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From the Helm – Editorial

Letters

Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

Calendar: Upcoming Events in the Southeast Region (Non-Race)

Racing News and Upcoming Regattas

Short Tacks: News in the World of Sailing Ladies Triology by Kimberley Kaminski

2019-2020 Florida Youth Sailing Schedule

Boat US Phone App

Becoming a Marine Surveyor

Going to the Dark Side

2019 Kraken Cup

DR LED

The Great Apple Sauce Caper

Boat Review: Moody 425

Carolina Sailing

Cooking Onboard

Southern Regional Race Calendar

Cruising Life is Funny

by Gary Dickinson by Dr. Virginia Harper by Capt. David Hope See page 32

by David Ferguson by Norris Comer by Capt. Skip Rowland by Larry Nolly by Dan Dickison by Bob Johndrow

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Marine Marketplace

Southern Marinas and Boatyards

Boat Brokerage Section

Classifieds

Alphabetical Index of Advertisers

Advertisers’ List by Category

See page 38 COVER PHOTO Photo curtesy Alastair Duncan, during the Kraken Race.

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EDITOR

Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable. Print magazines are slow to get to press. Today’s headline on the web is the destruction in The Bahama’s by hurricane Dorian. By the time you read this, the storm will have passed, the sun will have started drying out the islands and the people will be dealing with the damage and loss of life. In our modern world we tend to forget the power that mother nature commands. Our lives are cushioned by the technological prowess and first world infrastructure that we have shaped in the USA. However, 170 miles or so from Miami, the citizens of The Bahamas are going to be struggling to rebuild their homes, businesses and lives. The logistics of getting labor, materials and equipment to the outer islands (Cay’s) of The Bahama’s is going to be a tremendous drag on recovery efforts. People in all countries are industrious and it’s amazing to see what can be built or repaired by men and women. I have confidence that the people will recover from this devastation. At the same time, economically this small island nation will be hard pressed for the resources that we enjoy from

Diane Ackerman FEMA coming in to help restore a ravaged location in the USA. It is hard to imagine the total costs of this single storm to the people of The Bahama’s. If you would like to donate, one of our long time contributors has sent information on how to give to a local charity called HeadKnowles. This charity is not a part of the government and has a track record of helping recovery efforts during previous hurricanes. It is run by Lia Head and Gina Knowles. You can see the message under Letters. Also, our SouthwindsMagazine.com website has a page on this charity and links to their sites. We have also placed a notice with their web links and information in this edition in the Short Tacks section. We are truly blessed to live in this great nation. If you want to do something that makes a difference in this world, then please consider helping our island neighbors with a donation to HeadKnowles.

Contribute to Southwinds – Articles & Photos Wanted Sailing Experiences: Stories and photos about experiences in places you’ve cruised; anchorages, marinas, or passages made throughout the Southern waters, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Boat Reviews: Sail or Trawler. Review your boat. See the ad on page 12 on reviewing your boat Charter Stories: Have an interesting Charter story? In our Southern waters, or perhaps in the Bahamas or the Caribbean? Write About Your Yacht Club or Sailing Association: Tell us about your club, its history, facilities, major events, etc. Youth Sailing: Write about a local youth sailing organization or sailing camp Bahamas and the Caribbean: Trips, experiences, passages, anchorages, provisioning and other stories of interest. Our Waterways: Information about the waters we sail in: disappearing marinas, boatyards and slips; mooring fields, anchoring rights, waterway access, etc.

Maintenance and Technical Articles: Repairs, emergency repairs, modifications, additions, etc. Individuals in the Sailing Industry: Interesting stories about the world of sailors out there, young, old, and some that are no longer with us but have contributed to the sport or were just true lovers of sailing. Fun and Unusual Stories: Got an interesting story? Unusual, funny, tearjerkers, learning experiences, etc. Cover Photos: SOUTHWINDS is always looking for nice cover shots, which are always paid for. They need to be a high-resolution vertical shot, but we sometimes crop horizontal photos for vertical use. Letters to the Editor — For those of you who are not as ambitious to write stories, we always want to hear from you about your experiences and opinions. Try writing—there are many great writers out there who don’t realize it.

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

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This isn't one of my info grams on current activities. I come to you with my hand out, asking for money, a new role for me. As you know, I have a special attachment to The Bahamas and Bahamians, garnered during 35 years of cruising among these beautiful islands. The people there are even more beautiful. By now, you know of the storm's devastation. These are island people, resilient and accustomed to tropical weather. But, nobody is accustomed to 200 mph winds. There will be no FEMA for the little mom and pop restaurants, tee shirt shops and grocery stores. Knowing I had to help but didn't know how, I turned to Amanda Diedrick, friend, author, blogger and website manager and a resident of Green Turtle Cay in the Abaco Islands for a suggestion of how to help. As you'll see below, she's been busy putting together a way. When I asked her about her recommendation, her answer: "I trust them {HeadKnowles}! In the past 4 years, they've raised and distributed more than $4 million, so I'm completely comfortable they're up to the task. They're the largest private hurricane relief agency in The Bahamas, and they have an infrastructure already established, discounts arranged with US suppliers, so their dollars go further than ours would individually. I trust them completely." Certainly there will be sad stories in our own country and it's understandable if donors want to keep their money at home. But, for those of us who know these islands and their people well (and maybe those who know somebody who does), let's open our hearts and our wallets for these folks. Amanda says they'll spend our money wisely, let's give them something to spend. Dig deep boaters. HeadKnowles will help people who wouldn't be helped otherwise. I have a boater's network included in this email. You may have one too, or maybe just a network of caring people. Let's spread this around and give everyone an opportunity to contribute. Boating organizations, please forward to your membership and give them a chance to help. I appreciate your time and consideration.

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Southeast Air & Water Temperatures, Prevailing Winds & Gulf Stream Currents – October For live buoy water and weather data, go to the National Data Buoy Center at www.ndbc.noaa.gov

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

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

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CALENDAR

Upcoming Events in the Southeast Region (Non-Race Events)

Biloxi Sunset Music Cruise October 4th thru October 26th, Ship Island Excursion, Biloxi, 6:30PM Celebrate the evening while enjoying the sunset, and dance to all your favorite tunes, as we embark on our memorable Friday night Biloxi Groove Cruise along the Biloxi waterfront. DJ entertainment is provided by Tri-Star Sound. Light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Listing Your Event in Print or Online To have your non-race event listed in print, contact editor@swindsmag.com. Email the information (not just a link) by the first of the month preceding publication. Contact us if a little later. They must be public events that are free, or nominal low cost. Other for-profit events can be listed for $35/month up to 150 words (text and title) for first month, $25 for second month. We will print your public event for two months (rendezvous for three months). (If your for-profit event has a quarter page ad or larger, a 150-word notice in this calendar is included for two months.) You can also list your event on our online calendar, swindsmag.com. Go to EVENTS. No charge for: (1) You have a print ad for the event in the magazine; (2) Public events, non-profit events, free events; (3) Club regattas, marine flea markets, boat shows and other similar events. Contact us for other for-profit events.

Sight Cruise and Dolphin Quest October 5th thru December 1st, 2019, every Saturday and Sunday, Ship Island Excursions, Gulfport, MS Enjoy a fun and relaxing 90-minute boat ride along beach front Gulfport. Watch for playful Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins that love to follow the boat as we cruise into the Mississippi Sound and tour the ship harbor. Full snack bar available. No ice chest allowed.

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48th Annual National Shrimp Festival October 10th thru October 13th, Gulf Shores, AL (Main Public Beach) For 48 years this volunteer-driven event has been a Gulf Shores tradition. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.

60th Annual Pensacola Greek Festival October 11th thru 13th, 2019, Pensacola Greek Orthodox Church Friday 5:00PM, Saturday, 11:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday 12Noon-5:00PM The 60th Annual Pensacola Greek Festival will take place October 11-13, 2019 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church located at 1720 West Garden Street. This three-day event draws upwards of 30,000 people from across the Southeast. Festival hours are 5:00 to 9:00PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 12:00PM to 5:00PM Sunday. Admission is always FREE. The Pensacola Greek Festival is a staple of the Pensacola Bay area’s fall festival lineup, mixing southern hospitality with Hellenic culture and cuisine. The Pensacola Greek Festival is a wonderful opportunity for the Greek community to share their culture, traditions, heritage, faith, food, dance and the fun-loving spirit of Greece right here in our hometown. This year, the Pensacola Greek Festival will be celebrating the island of Samos, a beautiful island some of our parishioners call home. Known for being the home of

some of ancient Greece’s most famous mathematicians and philosophers, Samos brings to life the embodiment of Greek culture and flair. Live Greek music and traditional folk dancing will be among the entertainment highlights. Youth dancers dressed in traditional costumes, representing various regions of Greece, will perform dance throughout the weekend, and the dance floor is open to everybody between youth sets. The popular Kostas Kastanis band will be back again to play traditional and modern Greek music throughout the weekend. To learn more, visit www.pensacolagreekfestival.com!

6th Annual 2019 Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival, October 12th, 2019, Bayview Park, Pensacola, FL 8:00AM to 5:00PM The 6th Annual 2019 Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival is a fundraiser for Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Junior Achievement of NW Florida. The Festival includes 40-plus teams that are composed of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer competing in Dragon Boat Racing. The Festival will include Arts & Craft Vendors and Food and Drinks will be on sale at the Event. Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing team building sport in the United States.

Cajun Festival and Car Show October 12, 2019, The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL, 8AM to 5PM Sail with the Blue Angels October 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th, 2019, 9:00AM to 2:00PM, Gulf Breeze Sailing, Gulf Breeze, FL Sail and watch the Blue Angels fly overhead as they practice their world-class maneuvers! You can get as involved in the sailing process as you like, or if you choose, just sit back and let us handle everything. We provide water and ice, so please feel free to bring any snacks and/or drinks you like. Please arrive at 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Pensacola Beach, FL (blue building) at 8:45AM in time for a 9:00AM departure. If you have questions, please contact us at (850) 2931434 or captlinda@gulfbreezesailing.com.

The Original German Sausage Festival October 26th, 2019, Elberta, AL, 8AM to 5PM Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta’s famous “One With Two Without” German sausage and sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and over 200 arts & crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans and rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will be baked goods as well as arts & crafts for sale at the festival. Carnival rides, polka, country, contemporary and German music will also be provided for entertainment. The sausage festival is a town fund-raiser, spearheaded by Elberta’s Volunteer Fire Department in 1978, whose proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well. Additionally, local non-profit organizations also benefit from the festival through proceeds from their booth sales and parking lot fees. Due to its huge suc10

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cess, the festival is now held twice a year on the last Saturday of March and October. Although the recipe has changed somewhat over the years, the original secret recipe for Elberta’s famous sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki who managed Elberta’s Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973. We usually sell about 6,000 pounds of German Sausage each festival and attract an estimated 20,000 visitors.

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival November 1st thru 3rd, 2019, Seville Square Park, Pensacola, FL, Friday and Saturday 9 to 5, Sun 10 to 4 The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. The event features live musicians in Fountain Park with sounds ranging from Zydeco, bluegrass, jazz and blues to classical. Local dance schools and groups perform daily. From traditional treats at the Heritage Festival to local favorites and regional festival fare, there are delicious dining and drink choices for every taste at the Festival! Most food vendors are located around Fountain Park between Seville Square and Bartram Park. The Champagne tent is located just south of the gazebo. Cocktails are available at the tent just north of Zarragossa Street. Handicap parking is at Bartram Park. Patrons with handicap permits should enter from Main Street at Barracks Street. Present your permit to the police officer manning the street closure for access. Admission to the festival is free. Pets are not allowed at the Festival.

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35th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival November 7th thru November 21st, 2019. Various Venues in Perdido FL, and AL This annual songwriters and listeners event runs from November 7th-17th, 2019 across multiple venues at different times. To be sure you don’t miss one of your favorites, please research venues and times at the event website. Festival attendees enjoy an up close and personal concert experience and are often able to learn the stories behind the songs as told by the original author. Venues of all kinds welcome the nearly 200 songwriters that come from around the country and around the world. The festival is dedicated to the late Frank Brown, who was night watchman at the Flora-Bama for 28 years, and whose moral values, integrity and strength of character still endure. During this festival, Grammy Award winning songwriters and the up and coming stars of tomorrow come into the spotlight to perform original songs in multiple locations in beautiful Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Whether you are looking for a “listening room” experience, a pleasant dinner and music venue, a family-friendly musical adventure or a gritty roadhouse, FBISF has a place for you. Most venues are free to attend; a few charge a modest cover at the door. The Frank Brown International

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Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show November 8th and 9th, 2019, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL It’s pure aviation excitement as the Blue Angels return home for the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show. Gates will open at 8:00AM with the show beginning at 9:30AM. The Blue Angels will fly on Friday and Saturday, during the day shows, around 2:00PM. Admission, parking and blanket seating are FREE. “Blanket Seating” means an open paved area where attendees can stand or sit on their own blankets or lawn chairs. Preferred seating areas are available with paid admission. There is a seating section for wheelchairs only (first come, first served). A companion may sit with the wheelchair member, but we ask that large family groups not take up space that others with handicap needs would like to use. If a family wants to purchase reserved seating (Box or Flightline Club), accommodations for a wheelchair can be made the day of the show.

12th Annual Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival, November 10th, 2019, Pensacola Beach, Florida For the 12th year, the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites the public to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon strolling the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, enjoying the fall air while sampling wines and perusing the works of some of the Gulf Coast’s most talented artists. Starting at 11AM and lasting until 4PM, the festival brings together about 20 local artists and more than 30 wine selections, all in one place. Wine tastings will begin at noon and last until 3PM. The festival is free to the public. However, to participate in the wine tastings festival goers must purchase a ticket and receive a wristband.

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36th Pusser’s Rum-gatta, Apollo Beach, FL, Oct. 5

64th Annual Columbus Day Cruising Regatta, October 12 & 13, 2019

This annual regatta, sponsored by Pusser’s Rum, is hosted by the Tampa Sailing Squadron in Apollo Beach. Following the racing is the Pusser’s Rum “Par-Ti” featuring music, rum libations and dinner. The channel has been dredged so come on down to TSS. Racing classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer Cruiser, Cruising, and the Mother Lode class. The Mother Lode class does not require a PHRF rating and is designed to provide an easy pursuit race around Tampa Bay for the less serious racers. Boats are assigned a rating based on their equipment and the captain’s experience. The regatta has been one of the best values for sailors on Tampa Bay with terrific food, free dockage, free shirts, complimentary Pusser’s Rum “Painkillers” and keg beer. On Saturday, a free hot breakfast is served to racers 8am to 9am. On Friday a pre-race skippers meeting featuring a $5 hamburger meal and a free keg starts at 5pm at the squadron. For details, entry forms, NOR and a discount for early registration, go to www.sail-tss.org and go to Regattas.

Sat Oct. 12 2019 at 08:00 am to Sun Oct. 13 2019 at 07:00 pm The Regatta shall consist of one race each day with a start of the first class at 0955 hours, Saturday, October 12, 2019, and at 1055 hours, Sunday, October 13, 2019. Started in 1960, this is the oldest regatta in the Biscayne Bay. Expect approximately 200 boats for this annual event. If you are going to be in the Miami area, plan on a weekend visit. Fo to https://columbusdayregatta.net/ for more information.

39th Annual Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta, Nov. 2 This is one of the largest and oldest regattas on Sarasota Bay. Both One-Design and PHRF Racing. One-Design class-

36th Pusser’s Rum-gatta October 5, 2019 Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Cruising and Racer Cruiser, along with the popular Motherload class for boats without a PHFR certificate.

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es: Flying Scot, VX One, Viper 640, Opti, Laser, 420, Open BIC. PHRF classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, True Cruising, Pocket Cruiser, Racer Cruiser. Skippers Party on Friday. Entry includes two dinner wrist bands for awards dinner with pig roast, plus T-Shirt, drink specials and Sunday coffee and scones. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat-of-the-Year event. Early reduced entry fee deadline is Oct. 31. Final entry deadline is Nov. 1. For the NOR and online registration, go to www.sarasotayachtclub.org. www.regattanetwork.com. Contact Will Stocke, will.stocke@sarasotayachtclub.org or at 941-315-0627.

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28th Annual Fast Women Regatta – Race #3 of the Ladies Trilogy Series

A battle ensues as Hot Chocolate skippered by Debby Grimm rounds the first mark of the Fast Women Regatta ahead of Madcap skippered by Paula Menck. Hot Chocolate finished in 3rd place for the Fast Women Regatta and in 2nd place for the Overall Ladies Trilogy Series. All photos by Kim Kaminski.

The 28th Annual Fast Women Regatta which is also known as the third and final race in the Ladies Trilogy Series was held on Saturday, August 3rd in Josephine, Alabama by the Point Yacht Club. Celebrating the women-sailors the Point Yacht Club welcomed the competitors who came to complete the Ladies Trilogy Series, and also encouraged new female skippers to join in the fun and helm a boat for the first time in this special regatta. After watching the success of the Bikini Regatta by the Navy Yacht Club and the success of the Race for the Roses by the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club…the Point Yacht Club near Pirates Cove (a favorite local waterfront gathering location along Perdido Bay) decided to try their hand at a Ladies Race and in 1992 created the Fast Women Regatta (a regatta that allows only a female skipper with 50% female crew). In order to gain momentum for this new regatta, the establishment of the “Virgin Skipper” award was developed to help encourage and increase the number of new and upcoming sailors into the sport of sailboat racing. And of course, with a name like “Fast Women” a unique perpetual trophy was created and given to the Best All Female team. The competition thus far in the Ladies trilogy had been fierce and close. Multiple short racecourses have been held for both the Race for the Roses and the Bikini Regatta, but the women sailors were now going to face an endurance race for the final battle. 7 spinnaker boats (5 with all-female teams) and 5 non-spinnaker boats (one with an all-female team) were scheduled to sail in a triangle course around 16

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Perdido Bay. The spinnaker class had a 12.56-mile course with 2 triangles and a windward leeward finish while the non-spinnakers sailed a triangle course of 9.6-miles. The winds were steady out of the southwest and strengthen throughout the day from 8 to 10 knots up to 12 knots. In the spinnaker class as the boats rounded the first weather mark, the competitors spread out across the racecourse volleying for the lead. Ellen Hunt and her team on

After three different race weekends the 2019 Ladies Trilogy Sailing Series wraps up the last race at the Fast Women Regatta hosted by the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, Alabama. The sailing team aboard Husband co-skippered by Linda Thompson (holding trophy on right) and Rachael Gillette (holding trophy on left) captured the coveted Fast Women Perpetual Trophy along with becoming the Overall Winners for the Ladies Trilogy Series. www.southwindsmagazine.com

RACING REGATTAS Reach Around charged to the lead followed by Debby Grimm and crew aboard Hot Chocolate and Paula Menck and crew aboard Madcap. As the competitors reached the next mark and jibed towards the next leg of the race many of the crews struggled with the stronger wind and some teams elected to drop their spinnakers. Again, the teams jockeyed for position. On the second triangle rounding, only one team elected to carry their spinnaker on the windier second leg – Kim Kaminski and her crew aboard Helldiver - their tactic helped the team to pass a few of their competitors as they once again battled for position on the course. On the final windward leeward leg of the course as the spinnaker teams merged together the boats all finished within minutes of each other but after the handicaps were complied one team merged to the front – Linda Thompson and Rachael Gillette’s team aboard Husband finishing 1 minute and 59 seconds ahead of second place Reach Around. Throughout the Series Husband, Hot Chocolate and Reach Around have be striving for the top position in the Ladies Trilogy Series followed by Albert J. Rice, Helldiver and Jack Rabbit2 who were also in the hunt, but after the three different competitions were completed – the Ladies Trilogy Award, the Fast Women Award and 1st Place in the Spinnaker Class Award went to the sailing team aboard Husband. The Virgin Skipper Award was presented to Tracy Holiday who skippered the Non-Spinnaker Boat Hula Girl. RESULTS

Spinnaker (All Female) – 12.56 miles 1st–Husband–L.Thompson/R.Gillette PBYC/PYC 1:49:20 2nd – Reach Around – Ellen Hunt PBYC 1:51:19 3rd – Hot Chocolate – Debby Grimm SYC,NOYC,LPWSA,CSA 1:53:26 4th - Helldiver – Kim Kaminski NYCP 1:56:54 5th – JackRabbit2 – Elaine Boos SYC 1:59:07 Spinnaker (Mixed Crew) – 12.56 miles 1st – Madcap – Paula Menck PtYC 1:52:44 3rd– Sea Breeze – Tina Sulser NYCP dns / 1:53:44 Non-Spinnaker (All Female) – 9.6 miles

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One of the special trophies given out at the Fast Women Regatta is the Virgin Skipper Award - an award presented to a female skipper who has helmed a boat during a race for the very first time. This year's award was presented to Tracy Holiday who skippered Hula Girl to a second place finish in the Non-Spinnaker class. 1st – Evelyn – Molly Klaas PtYC Non-Spinnaker (Mixed Crew) – 9.6 miles 1st – Kanaloa–Nancy Marshall PYC 2nd – Hula Girl – Tracy Holiday PtYC 3rd – Reverie – June Lovell PtYC 4th – Sea Level – Linda McGonigal none

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Trilogy Winner – Husband – Linda Thompson & Rachael Gillette Fast Women Perpetual Trophy Winner – Husband – Linda Thompson & Rachael Gillette Virgin Skipper Award Winner – Hula Girl – Tracy Holiday

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE SOUTH & THE WORLD OF SAILING & BOATING Send us news, including business press releases, to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. We need to receive them by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Contact us if later (it most likely will get in, but not certain). Okeechobee Water Level For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases): http://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml As of press date in early August, Lake Okeechobee was at 12.01 feet above sea level. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 5.95 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 4.15 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.81 feet. Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 13.89 (Feet-NGVD29) Today's Route 1 Navigational Depth ≈ 7.83Feet Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth ≈ 6.03 Feet Bridge Clearance = 50.19 Feet S-308 Tailwater Elevation = 13.31 (Feet-NGVD29) Report Generated 04SEP2019 @ 05:39 ** Preliminary Data – Go to website for current numbers **

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Master boatbuilder Bill Shuman passed away last Friday, August 23rd in Pensacola FL. Bill was a dear friend too many in the multihull and cruising communities. His many boatbuilding accomplishments include an accurate reproduction of the USS Constitution Captain’s Launch while running Wells Boat Shop in Wells, Maine; lofting & launching Chris White’s Hammerhead 54’ trimaran #1 (named after Bill)... Chris White Designs 64’ cat Heron, plus multihulls Hopscotch and Hummingbird. For the past decade, Bill’s final masterpiece was the 64’ PowerCat Hero of his own design. Fair winds and following seas.

Have you ever read a boating article in a magazine or online blog and thought to yourself, I could do that! Well here’s your chance. The BWI Scholarship Fund was created to honor undergraduate college students—from any major—who demonstrate a passion for the field of boating media and have a clear career goal to pursue this field. “We are excited about this program and what it can mean to the future of boating journalism,” said Alan Jones, BWI President and Executive Editor of Boating World magazine. “Our industry needs effective communicators who can share their passion for boats and the boating lifestyle. This is a first step in what we believe will be a growing effort to bring new people and fresh ideas to our business.” Applications may be downloaded at the website https://www.bwi.org/downloads/scholarship/BWIScholarship-App-20.pdf and will be accepted through December 15, 2019. If you know a deserving college student who would like to pursue a career in boating journalism, photography, video, broadcasting, film, or art, please encourage them to apply. Judges will look for applicants with talent. To be considered, applications must be completed in full and emailed to info@bwi.org The scholarship will be awarded at the annual BWI meeting at the Miami International Boat Show February 2020.

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The Bahamas and Hurricane Dorian A few estimates as of going to press for this issue: - Approximately 70% of the main island was submerged during the storm. - 13,000+ houses damaged or destroyed - 45% of all dwellings on Abaco and Grand Bahama - 62,000 people on the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama do not have fresh water. It will be weeks, months, and years before life is back to normal for the citizens of The Bahamas. If you are going to do a kind deed today, please consider going to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/headknowlesemergency-funds

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AUGUST 2019 10 Gary Gorden Memorial Regatta, Halifax Sailing Association, Daytona Beach (All class). www.halifaxsailing.org 31-Sep. 1 72nd annual Labor Day Regatta, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sarasota (All class). www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org

SEPTEMBER 2019 14 Thunder Mug Distance Regatta, Halifax Sailing Association, Daytona Beach (All class). www.halifaxsailingassocation.org 15-16* Bruce Watters Memorial Regatta, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, O (Green Fleet only). www.spyc.org 50th annual Southeastern Dinghy Championship, Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Key Biscayne. www.kbyc.org 21 9th annual Equinox Regatta, Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville, O (Green Fleet only), L and 420. www.thefloridayachtclub.org 21-22 SAISA Cressy Qualifier, Ransom Everglades High School, L. www.saisa.hssailing.org 28 SAISA South Points Regatta No. 1, Hollywood, LYC, 420’s. www.saisa.hssailing.org 29 Florida East Coast Youth Regatta Series No. 1, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach, O, OS, 420. www.usscmc.org

OCTOBER 2019 13 Florida East Coast Youth Regatta Series No. 2, Melbourne Yacht Club, Melbourne, O, OS, 420. www.melbourneyachtclub.com 19 SAISA South Points Regatta, No. 2, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach, 420’s. www.saisa.hssailing.org 19-20 Junior Olympics Sailing Festival (River Romp Regatta), Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers, O, LR, L4.7, 420. www.edisonsailingcenter.org

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14th annual LYC Opti Team Race Regatta, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale. www.lyc.org 26-27* 14th annual Inland Lakes Championship, Lake Eustis Sailing Club, Eustis, O, L, 420. www.lescfl.com Halloween Howler, Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Miami, O, LR, L 4.7. www.cgsc.org Fall Festival Regatta, Palm Beach Sailing Club, West Palm Beach, O (gold and silver), OB, 420, PTS. www.pbsail.org

November 2019 2* 39th annual Invitational Regatta, Sarasota Yacht Club, Sarasota (All class). www.sarasotayachtclub.org 9-10* Chappell-Stitt Regatta, Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, O, L, 420’s. www.pensacolayachtclub.org 10 Florida East Coast Youth Regatta Series No. 3, Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Vero Beach, O (gold and silver), OS, 420. www.youthsailingfoundationirc.com 16 Turkey Trot Regatta, Halifax Sailing Association, Daytona Beach (All class) www.halifaxsailing association.org 16-17 Naples Cup, Naples Community Sailing Center, Naples, Optis only this year. www.naplessailingcenter.com Laser District 10 Championship, Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville (youth, master, grand master). www.thefloridayachtclub.org 23-24 Night of Lights Regatta, St. Augustine Yacht Club, St. Augustine, O, 420. www.staugustineyachtclub.com 29-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Regatta, Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa (All class). www.diyc.org

DECEMBER 2019 1 Florida East Coast Youth Regatta Series No. 4, Palm Beach Sailing Club, West Palm Beach, O (gold and silver), OS, 420. www.pbsail.org

7* 5th annual Ted Irwin Memorial Sail-athon, Indian Rocks Family Sailing Association, Clearwater Yacht Club, Clearwater. www.indianrocksfamilysailing.org SAISA South Points Regatta No. 3, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sarasota, 420’s. www.saisa.hssailing.org 7-8 Junior Olympics Sailing Festival, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach, O, OS, 420. www.usscmc.org 15 Parker Whitehead Memorial Regatta and Florida East Coast Youth Series, Regatta No. 5, Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Fort Pierce, O, OS, 420. www.treasurecoastyouthsailingfoundation.com 27-30 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta & USA Junior Olympic Festival, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami, O, L, C420. www.coralreefyachtclub.org

January 2020 11 SAISA South Points Regatta No. 4, Ransom Everglades High School, Miami. www.saisa.hssailing.org 11-12 Gasparilla Regatta, Tampa Yacht and Country Club, Tampa, O, OS. www.tampayacht.com Olympic Class Regatta, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale. www.lyc.org 18 Crossroads High School Regatta, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach. www.usscmc.org 19* Florida East Coast Youth Spring Series, Regatta No. 1, Melbourne Yacht Club, Melbourne, O, OS, 420. www.melbourneyachtclub.com 25-26* Boomerang Regatta, Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, O, L, 420, Snipes. www.lyc.org

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1 SAISA North Points Regatta No. 5, Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville. www.thefloridayachtlcub.org 1-2 RS Aero Florida Championship, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach. www.usscmc.org 9-10* Valentine’s Regatta and Allison Jolly Regatta (females only), St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, O, L. www.spyc.org 15-17 Club 420 Association Midwinter Championship, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach. www.usscmc.org 16* Valentine’s Massacre, Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center, Port Charlotte, O, L, 420, SF, 2.4M, Precision 15, Wetas, Harbor 20’s and Portsmouth. www.charlotteharborcommunitysailingcenter.com 16-17* 49th annual George Washington Birthday Regatta, Lake Eustis Sailing Club, Eustis (All class). www.lescfl.com 23* Florida East Coast Youth Spring Series, Regatta No. 2 and George Washington Birthday Regatta, Palm Beach Sailing Club, West Palm Beach, O (gold and silver), OS, 420. www.pbsc.org 29-Mar. 1 Buccaneer Blast, Upper Keys Sailing Club, Key Largo, O, L. www.msysp.org

MARCH 2020 7 SAISA South Points Regatta No. 6, Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa. www.saisa.hssailing.org 7-8 Optimist Sunshine State Championship, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach. www.usscmc.org 8-10* Miami Sailing Week, Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Miami, O, L, 420, 29er. www.cgsc.org 14-15 6th annual St. Augustine Youth Invitational, St. Augustine Yacht Club, St. Augustine, 420. www.staugustineyachtclub.com 3rd annual Junior Sailing Open, Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Clearwater, O, L,420, OS. www.clearwatercommunitysailingcenter.org

24* Florida East Coast Youth Spring Series, Regatta No. 3, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach, O, OS, 420. www.usscmc.org 27-29 O’pen Skiff North American “Un-Regatta”, US Sailing Center Martin County, Jensen Beach. www.usscmc.org 28-29 67th annual Mount Dora Regatta, Mount Dora Yacht Club, Mount Dora (All class). www.mountdoraregatta.com Junior Olympics Sailing Festival (33rd annual Sailfest Regatta), Sarasota Youth Sailing Program, Sarasota, O, L, C420, MH, OS, and Chubb US Junior singlehanded and doublehanded championships. www.sarasotayouthsailing.org

APRIL 2020 5* 7th annual Steve Martin Memorial Regatta and Florida East Coast Youth Spring Series, Regatta No. 4, Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Vero Beach, O, OS, 420. www.youthsailingfoundationirc.com 11-12* Opti Spring Fling, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami. www.coralreefyachtclub.org 25* 7th annual Venetian Cup, Venice Youth Boating Association, Venice, O, OS, L, 420, SF. www.veniceyouthboating.com 25-26* Melbourne Yacht Club Spring Small Boat Regatta, Melbourne Yacht Club, Melbourne, O, OS, Club 420. www.melbourneyachtclub.com 26* Florida East Coast Youth Spring Series, Regatta No. 5, Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Fort Pierce, O, OS, 420. www.treasurecoastyouthsailingfoundation.com

MAY 2020 2* Hibiscus Cup, Charlotte Harbor Community Sailing Center, Punta Gorda (All class). www.charlotteharborcommunitysailingcenter.com 2-3 Cowford Cup, Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville, O, L, 420. www.thefloridayachtclub.org

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16 Wendy Thomson Memorial Regatta, St. Augustine Yacht Club, St. Augustine, O, 420. www.staugustineyachtclub.com 16-17* Mills-Morgan Youth Classic, Dunedin Youth Sailing Association, Dunedin, O, L, 420. www.dunedinyouthsailing.org 23-24* School’s Out Regatta, Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation, Tampa, O, L, 420. www.diyouthsailing.org

June 2020 21-24 US Youth National Championship, Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, I420, 29er, Nacra 15, L, LR, Techno 293. www.pensacolayachtclub.org 27-28 Junior Olympics Sailing Festival Gulf Coast, Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, O, L, C420. www.pensacolayachtclub.org

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Cool Apps for boaters to put on their smart phone! Boat US App By Gary Dickinson

he Boat U.S. app is a free app that displays lots of information as soon as you download and open the app. At the top of the screen you will notice a red REQUEST A TOW bar which will connect you to Boat U.S. services. If you need assistance Boat U.S. will come to your location and provide service on any boat you own, borrow or rent. A word of caution here, if you are not a Boat U.S. member the service call could be hundreds of dollars or more depending on what assistance you need. The basic membership is only $24 a year. As we look at the rest of the main screen it lists your home port and information such as wind direction and speed as well as wind gust. Sea conditions with wave height , direction and interval. On the right side of the display it shows humidity and the times for sunset, moonrise and low tide in this instance. To the right of the home screen you will see a chart with your home port listed. The chart displays the latitude and longitude of that location, which is nice to know. If there are any advisories they will be listed next on the home screen, such as small craft advisory in this example. The chart to the right of the home page could have tide stations marked with red balloon symbols. If you click on those balloons it will give you tidal information for the next several days as well as allow you to view information at nearby tide stations. Back to the home screen there are several blocks of information listed. To get current weather conditions at your home location simply open Weather and you will see current weather plus a 5 day forecast listed. By opening the Tides section you get a graphic depiction showing current tide level as well as timing for high

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and low tides and the height of the tides. Just below the tide levels are times for sunrise and sunset and wave information. Another tab of interest is the Buoys tab. This tab provides real time information from that location. Air temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Wind speed, direction and gust as well as water level. On the chart you will see other tide stations listed and by clicking on those stations you will get current information from those sites. The next tab is called Services, a valuable resource showing all of the services offered, listed from those closest to your location and they are at the same time shown on the chart to the left of your home screen. If you click on one of the service providers listed or open the location on the chart you will see the name, address, phone number, email address, website and other information such as discounts offered. There are several icons listed at the bottom of the display such as Home, Membership, Insurance, Info and Settings. By now you are familiar with the Home tab. If you have Boat U.S. insurance the Membership tab will display your member number and what coverage's you have and allows you to become a member or renew your membership online. If you already have insurance your policy information is listed when you open the Insurance tab. The Info tab displays your current Latitude and Longitude and even allows you to share that information by text or email. Under the Info tab you will see frequently asked questions, a Boat U.S. directory and access to expert boating advice. The last tab is Settings where you can enter your information as well as that of your vessel. I hope you have enjoyed this overview of the Boat U.S. app and can see how using the information the app provides can help to keep you safe on the water, reduce your stress, and have more fun. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Mastering the Mechanics of Becoming a Marine Surveyor By Dr. Virginia Harper

marine surveyor is an expert in evaluating the condition of a boat, and the survey report provides valuable information to the boat owner that may not otherwise be revealed. Most survey reports include a narrative discussion and a set of “notes,” in addition to the more serious “recommendations.” Insurance underwriters do not typically require any action to be taken for items that appear in the discussion or “notes” section of the report. A boat owner should have an opportunity while discussing the report with the surveyor to move certain questionable items from the “recommendations” section to one of the less critical sections of the report. If the surveyor is reluctant to reclassify any of his findings. There is always some amount of flexibility in dealing with the insurance company or bank as long as safety and “floatability” is not an issue. A good marine surveyor is well trained, presents credentials and stays in touch with continuing education. The client chooses the surveyor. Most states have insurance laws that don’t allow a bank or insurance company to tell a customer which surveyor or who to employ. It is always the boat owner’s choice. While many insurance companies and banks have tried to interfere with the customer’s choice, it is unethical and possibly illegal. The surveyor will stay in constant touch with the client. Marine insurance companies evaluate the risk of a particular yacht policy based on a lot of factors, and the physical condition of the boat is, of course, an important consideration. The survey report is usually their only tool for evaluating the condition of the boat, and they invariably require the items listed on the report as “recommendations” to be addressed as a condition for issuing or renewing the policy. The insurance company may agree that the replacement of a cosmetic feature of the yacht’s interior is not necessary, but the yacht owner may void the insurance coverage if he or she reaches that conclusion without the insurance company’s cooperation. The denial of a marine insurance claim may be based on various factors. The completion of a list of survey recommendations is a comparatively simple process that will help to keep coverage intact. Denial cannot be based on the

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surveyor’s credentials but on the accuracy or quality of the report. That is why it is necessary that a surveyor stay constantly trained. Many yacht owners are inclined to take care of the “important” items on the surveyor’s list of recommendations, while overlooking some of the items that they perceive to be less important. They may believe that these lesser projects are “cosmetic” in nature, and that the insurance company will be unlikely to learn of the oversight. However, the signed statement required by most insurance companies to confirm the completion of survey recommendations must be executed by the yacht owner in good faith, and a misrepresentation will probably lead to the denial of an insurance claim. Marine surveyors working for corporate clients such as banks or insurance companies are generally required to report completely, thoroughly and warranty the degree of personal liability on what is seen and reported in highest fiduciary good faith. The yacht owner must disclose any information that may be related in any way to the coverage that is being considered, and to deal with the insurance company in good faith in all aspects of that relationship. Failure to do so may lead to their denial of an insurance claim, even if the oversight had nothing whatsoever to do with the loss. While surveyors are responsible for their reports, they are not liable for the boat especially if the owner has been less than forthcoming. Most insurance companies will require the deficiencies noted as “recommendations” in a survey report to be corrected. The client’s first course of action should be to discuss the report with the surveyor. If you are interested in seeing if you have the requisite knowledge to become a marine surveyor, please visit www.navsurvey.com and take the free online “Foundations” course. Robust boating knowledge is the first prerequisite. This is the Year of the Woman. Women make up only 2 percent of working mariners. Marine Surveying is an excellent profession to consider. Dr. Virginia Harper is the Co-Founder of Navtech US Surveyors located in Fort Myers, Florida. She is a published writer, presentation speaker, boater, and a 5th generation Floridian. You can reach her at navsurvey@aol.com.

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Going to the Dark Side By Captain David P. Hope

hy would a sailor ever go to the “dark side?” I was certain that I never would do such a thing. I thought that one day in the far distant future, I would have my last sail, sell my beloved sailboat, and that would be it, finished, done, etc. I have sailed various craft since the early 80’s, starting with a worn out Gulf Coast Catamaran with ECU purple and gold sails, then a Hobie 16, and transitioning to sailboards. I had numerous sailboards and sails. In 1992 I bought my first mono hull sailboat, a 1982 S-2 Center Cockpit 9.2. I loved that boat. In 1998 I switched to a Hunter 376 and thought I had arrived. We sailed out of Deltaville, VA all over Chesapeake Bay from Norfolk to the top of the bay. We sailed when others would not venture out. We sailed when others chose to drop the hook after an hour’s sail and party the week end away. We sailed. In 2003 I bought my last sailboat, a Hunter 420 CC Passage, a wonderful costal cruiser and Bahamas boat. My fiancée and I sailed that boat to the Abacos three times and once all the way to St. Petersburg, FL from the Outer Banks of NC. So what happened? Why would I go to the dark side? I have often heard, “Oh, sailing is so much work!” I never thought of sailing as being work. It’s fun, it’s what you do, it’s a sporting event. It did finally dawn on me that sailing is physical. On our last trip to the Abacos, I hurt my lower back twice, fortunately after arriving in the Abacos. Each time, I was out of action for at least five days. On the first incident, we sat in Spanish Cay for five expensive days, waiting for my back to get well enough to carry on. Sometime in late December I tore my left rotator cuff and lived with that for the rest of our time in the Abacos, in other words, all winter. I truly did not know how we would sail the boat home in the spring. When the time came, we had benign weather and made our fastest time home to the Outer Banks. As time wore on the right shoulder tore also. Both have been repaired, but the right shoulder, arm, and hand are not as strong as the left; of course I am right handed. On our first trip to the Bahamas, we did a fair amount

of Intra Coastal Waterway work. I think the evil seed was first planted then. People in trawlers would pass us in the ditch. The “captain” would be standing in the doorway with a cup of coffee in his hand, oh, and he did not have an over coat on, nor gloves, nor a stocking cap. He looked very comfortable. What I knew was that I could still sail, he could never ever sail and that is what I hung onto. Anyone who does destination sailing will recognize that a lot of motoring is involved, even in the ocean, where we spend most of our time when transiting to and from far destinations. Evil thoughts crept into my mind more frequently. I don’t have the upper body strength that I used to have. I can certainly sail in benign conditions, but what if the weather gets really bad? I know what bad weather is and have been spanked severely and was much younger at that time. Can I still physically handle the boat in foul weather? When you start thinking that way, it’s time to do some serious introspection. Further, I was tired of doing 6 ½ knots all the time, sailing or motoring. Lastly, the sailboat was getting used primarily for the long trips, every other year, and sailed very little at home. It’s too nice a boat for that. We both wanted a boat that we would take out for sunset cruises, or motor the eight miles down to Manteo, NC for lunch and return home for the evening or spend the night if we so chose. We wanted to get out on the water more often. I didn’t know if I would like a thirty something foot power boat or not. Back in the mid 80s, I had a Cobia 19’ runabout that was fun, but no challenge. I gave up the Cobia for sailing. So in 2013 I took the plunge and bought a 2003 Mainship 30 Pilot and had a custom hard top manufactured for it. Would I like this boat? I loved it. You get on the boat, turn the key, and off you go. It was great for sunset cruises, going to Manteo, letting the dog swim, and

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just enjoying being on the water. We could spend one or two nights aboard and not be too cramped. I thought I had the best of both worlds, a sailboat for windy days and a motor boat for non-windy days. Wrong, only one boat gets used. The Hunter 420 continued to sit in her slip behind the house. Now the real decision had to be made, am I going to sell my wonderful sailboat and buy a larger power vessel? Reluctantly I came to the decision that, yes, I was actually going to pull the plug on my boat and sailing and go to the dark side. I knew that I must define my wants and needs, and ultimately my budget, somewhat dependent on the selling price of the sailboat. I have always liked the lines of down east or Maine lobster style boats. They are salty. When the Hinkley Picnic boats came along, I was truly smitten. I can’t afford a Hinkley nor did I want the jet drives. I looked in magazines and on the ‘net for several years and got serious a couple of years ago. The boat would have to be a down east. We physically looked at boats from Newport, RI all the way to Miami. I learned a lot. A 32 was too small and most 37’s were too expensive. I might have been happy with an older Legacy 40 single screw, but couldn’t find one in the condition that I wanted. Ultimately, I thought a 35

would do what I wanted, the short trips at home and still be able to have the legs to go to the Abacos if so desired. We looked at a number of nice boats, but none wowed me. My fiancée told me that I should be wowed before making such a purchase. I didn’t know if I COULD be wowed. On a last minute whim, we drove the 5 ½ hours up the eastern shore to the Annapolis Power Boat Show in Oct 2016. I didn’t think there would be anything at the brokerage show that I wasn’t already familiar with, but we went anyway. We went to the brokerage show docks a day early, before the show actually started, to see what was there. We saw a 35’ down east that looked pristine on the exterior. We were first in line on opening day and went directly to the 35’ down east. We were first on board and stayed on the boat for several hours. It turned out to be a Campbell Custom Yacht. The Campbell is on a Duffy hull from Atlantic Boat Works in Brooklyn, Maine. Tom Campbell buys the hulls and brings them to Oxford, MD on the eastern shore where his yard does the complete customization of the boats. When we stepped on board, I said “Wow!” And that was that. I have gone to the dark side and am not looking back. Captain David P. Hope, M/Y Southern Heat

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French Canadian team go back to basics to win the 2019 Kraken Cup By David Ferguson

hilst many of us were nursing hangovers on the 1st of January, 22 teams from around the globe were setting sail in one of the World’s most adventurous, yet ‘basic’, sailing challenges…the Kraken Cup. The Kraken Cup is the brainchild of The Adventurists, a British company whose mission is to ‘make life less boring’. Organizers of the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race, and the Icarus Trophy, a 1000Km paramotoring race, The Adventurists encourage participants to fully immerse themselves in the cultures and environments they pass through, whilst testing themselves to the limit… the Kraken Cup fits this ethos perfectly. A 500km race around the coast of Tanzania, the Cup has 9 timed check points, with the winning team being the one that navigates the entire course in the quickest time. The race tests seamanship to the max and, in this age of fibreglass

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hulls and carbon fibre sails, strips things back to basics by using ngalawas, traditional African fishing boats whose hulls are carved by hand from mango trees with outriggers ‘lashed on’. Ngalawas are the smallest of the dhow family of fishing boats, which have been around for nearly 3000 years, and have provided a livelihood for families along the East African coastline for centuries. Sadly, these livelihoods are in peril due to illegal fishing practices, including the use of dynamite which has destroyed great areas of the coral reef, but the Cup helps support local fishing communities by purchasing second hand ngalawas and employing fishermen to keep them in tip top condition. The sixth edition of the Cup, which departed on the 1st of January 2019, wound its way around the coast of Tanzania, between the Zanzibar Archipelago and the stunwww.southwindsmagazine.com

ning Lindi region. The route took in some of the best sailing in the Indian Ocean and, for the first three days of the race, some of the calmest too, with little wind and still seas. Whilst the teams were sailing at a leisurely pace, the piercing turquoise waters, blue skies and idyllic white sandy beaches lured some into a false sense of security. In an area where the conditions can change fast, things turned dramatically on day four, with ferocious gusts and big swells rolling in. The change in weather resulted in numerous capsizes and broken boats, and one team diverting course to help rescue three shipwrecked sailors. Only 13 of the original 22 teams remained in the main race on the final day. It was Team Village Monde, made up of Canadians Charles and Bastien Mony, a father and son pairing from Quebec, and Gilles Lamire from Brittany in France, who managed to make the most of the treacherous conditions. Their ability to handle the primitive boats in rough waters, even in the face of a broken mast, which they just about managed to ‘tie’ back together with straps and Dyneema, resulted in them crossing the line as victors, three hours ahead of Team Southern Exposure from the USA, who just pipped British team Krakin’ Up for second place. Bastien Mony normally participates in F18 catamaran races but whilst his experience helped, he found the ngwalas a new challenge: “The ngwalas are more rudimentary than catamarans. The biggest challenge is to keep balance and you have to take water off the boat every time a wave strikes. My main job was to keep the boat flat, to compensate for each wave with my weight. The boat is a trimaran, but the outer balances do not float.” The team spent about 11 hours a day on the water, but had to stop at 5:30 pm to avoid running aground, brining another element to the event. They met with other teams in the evenings in fishing villages, where they bought freshly caught fish to grill under the stars. “These people hardly see anyone from outside. For them it’s the event of the year. Arriving in a village by boat, the contact is different from when you arrive by plane. We have less of the tourist label. The villagers spent the evenings with us and we learned about their way of life. Human relations were very strong.” Touched by the villagers they met, Charles Mony organized a fundraiser for the communities. It was symbolically run under the emblem of Village Monde, an organization which aims to encourage sustainable tourism and improve the living conditions of remote and marginalized communities.

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Tired but happy, the winning team members, who were sponsored by Vaolo, each summed up the race and victory in their own words… Charles Mony “The Kraken Cup was an extraordinary human and sporty adventure! You could never had to let go in very variable conditions.” Bastien Mony “This experience is a perfect mix of sport, discovery, solidarity and a bit of madness. The whole race was remarkable. They are rudimentary boats, but there are people who cross oceans on it. Emotionally, it was very good to sail on these boats. We also remember the beautiful landscapes, the meetings with locals and other teams and the bivouacs on the beach to grill fish in the evening under the stars! Unforgettable!!” Gilles Lamire “What fascinates me is that everywhere in the world sailors decide to race on all kinds of boats. I have had the privilege in my job of sailing of amazing machines like the Multi50 Trimaran. But once on the water it’s the same thing for everyone, we observe the wind, we manoeuvre, we sail.” Not only did the trio leave with the Kraken Cup, and a new set of sailing skills, but they also received the Sailor of the Month Award from Helly Hansen. 2020 will see the 7th Edition of the Kraken Cup sail between Kilwa in Tanzania and Ibo Island in Mozambique, between the 29th of June and the 9th of July. Go to the website www.theadventurists.com/adventures/kraken-cup to find out more.

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Meet Dr. LED A pioneer in the LED lighting revolution By Norris Comer

lightbulb revolution began in the early 2000s. And today, just about everybody who can, has by now converted from Edison’s incandescent bulbs to LEDs. With far longer life spans and fewer power demands per lumen, LED has won the war. What makes an LED the better bulb? What do maritime pros like the Coast Guard or Navy use? We scouted our advertisers for lighting gurus and found our expert: James Eng, P.E., owner and founder of Seattle-based Dr. LED (pronounced Doctor L-E-D). We asked him to bring us up to date on LED lighting in the boating world. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. Who are you and what is the story about Dr. LED? My post-graduate work at Caltech was in power electronics. In the mid-1980s I started working on a broad range of aerospace electronic development, design and production projects for the defense industries. Growing up on motor yachts and later sailing, it followed that I started designing LED products for the maritime applications. Most of our team members are boaters, many are sailboat people. About 20 years ago I saw that LED lighting was the way to go. The amount of light produced for a given amount of power by LEDs started increasing at the same time that LED costs started dropping. I realized that LEDs would soon replace incandescent. Q: And there seems to be quite an LED revolution since then in the marine world. We started designing LED bulbs for the marine market in early 2000. Our first product line was LED replacement bulbs for navigation lights. At that time, it was the infancy of LED lighting, many people didn’t know how to properly design and manufacture LED lighting products. Q: Let’s talk about the advantages that LED has over incandescent. What are they? Light Emitting Diodes are solid-state devices (“a chip”) that emits light when power is applied to it. They are rugged, last much longer and are much more efficient than incandescent light sources. Proper design of the electronic drivers for the LED emitters is crucial for the longevity of LED products. Well-designed LEDs easily exceed 10,000 hours of life. Many other early LED bulbs often had little or no control of the power fed to them.

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Q: What are some of the challenges related to making LED bulbs for marine users? How complicated can it be? In order to be compliant with the US Coast Guard and ABYC regulations for navigation lights, you must meet a (color) spectrum and intensity requirements for what white or red or green is specified. We are the only manufacturer in the boating market offering a series of navigation LED bulbs that are in compliance with the US Coast Guard and ABCY regulations installed in certain major branded navigation light fixtures. Many people don’t realize that you should not put a white LED bulb behind a colored lens (red or green lens). It is kind of anti-intuitive. For incandescent, you put a white bulb behind a colored lens, and you get that color (eg. green lens = green light), but you need to use a much higher wattage. For example, for a two-nautical mile anchor light, you use a 10-watt incandescent bulb for white. But for a red or green lens, you need to use a 25-watt bulb because only the red or green passes through the lens, the rest is not seen. Most of the light from the incandescent bulb is thrown away. In this respect, incandescent is very energy inefficient. Meanwhile, the LED design is different. LEDs are designed to only emit the needed color, no light is filtered out. It is very efficient. White LEDs for the white navigation lights emit a combination mostly of blue and yellow light that the human eye sees as very white with little other color involved. Because of this White LEDs must only be utilized in clear lens for white light fixtures. Were a white LED used behind a red or green lens, little red or green would be seen. LEDs must be of the correct color for each navigation fixture. We’ve been trying to educate boaters over the last 20 years that you need to keep this in mind. We design single color, bicolor, and tricolor LED bulbs for navigation lights. It is actually quite a challenge. We have been awarded several US patents for our designs. By the way, we were the first company to come up with warm white LED products for interior marine lights. About twelve years ago, we came up with a series of warm white LED bulbs and fixtures for interior lights. The key was to make bulbs with the proper color temperature (whiteness measured in Kelvin). SOUTHWINDS

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We came out with warm white LED bulbs at about 3,200 Kelvin. At the time, most were over 5,000 Kelvin which is rather bluish, cool white light. Since then, our warmest bulbs are getting warmer and warmer. Now they are about 2,700 Kelvin for a warmer feeling. Q: I’ve heard that the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force use your products? Those are some convincing endorsements. We offer LED lighting solutions to many government entities. We were early in putting electronic drivers inside LED bulbs and fixtures when marine LED lighting was at its infancy. Most other brands of LED bulbs and fixtures had no electronic regulator inside the fixtures or bulbs at that time. That caused many of these other brands LEDs to fail prematurely. The US Navy was looking for LED fixtures for some of its vessels. After testing many brands, they decided to specify our fixtures (spreader light and dome lights). The USAF also uses our LED dome lights in some of their boats. Most of our LED fixtures have the US Federal Government National Stock Numbers meaning they are “standardized government material items” that we can sell to the government. The USCG purchases some of our LED bulbs for their navigation lights for their cutters because they do not want to be forced to change the bulbs while underway at sea. One other reason was that we were among the first in the marine market to use US-made CREE LEDs in our bulbs and fixtures. They are the best LEDs in the world.

Q: Are you still American made? The CREE LED itself is American-made, the wafer is fabricated in North Carolina, but due to the cost and how things work these days, they have to be assembled offshore. We would like to have them assembled here in Seattle, but we can’t afford it. If we did that, the price would be cost-prohibitive. In an ideal world, it would all be made in America. Now the marketplace is flooded with cheap LEDs. We are concentrated on producing high-quality products for boaters. We cannot compete with the mass market. The retail price would be lower than our cost to produce. Q: If someone were to get Dr. LED products, they’d get the same kind of thing that the mariners of the Coast Guard and Navy use? Yes, they are the same products. The conformal coating on the circuitry takes factors like moisture in the environment into account. They are built to be water-resistant. We just came up with a 120V five-nautical-mile anchor bulb for navigation lights. Again, that is used by the US Coast Guard. Q: So not all LEDs are equal? There are a lot of cheaper LEDs on the market, but they won’t last. Boaters need high quality at an affordable price. Not all LED products are made equally. They have different features, prices, and qualities. Q: Do clients just get a bulb and leave? We sell through marine and boating distribution channels and West Marine nationwide. There are many more players these days, but we are one of the first and most recognized marine LED brands on the market. Our conversion and selection guides are available to help boaters convert their incandescent bulbs to LEDs. You can find more info at www.DoctorLED.com. Android and iOS apps are available as well. We have a complete marine LED line of products: navigation bulbs, interior bulbs, interior lights, chart light, spreader lights, underwater lights, engine room lights and more. This interview is based on an article by Norris Comer for Northwest Sailing Magazine. Used with permission.

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The Great Apple Sauce Caper From the Skipper’s Deck By Captain Skip Rowland

ffshore voyagers often retire to quiet mountain settings. I’m now in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia watching a woodpecker boring its last hole in my favorite towering cedar tree before winter arrives. Below the bird a weary beetle seeks safe hiding from predators. The giant cedar means beauty, food and hiding, the same as Oceans provided for me when they were my home. My seven years at sea took place before GPS, Cell phones or even weather-fax. The heavens guided our course (along with SWAG— “scientific wild ass guess”). We hoped islands would appear as expected and that upon arrival, natives would be friendly. Our experiences were romantic, often humorous, occasionally dangerous and always colorful. In future articles I’ll share favorite memories. One was celebrating Australia’s 200th Birthday racing alongside the big guys in the first ever Tall ships race in the Southern Hemisphere. This is what took place on stormy seas in the Roaring 40’s. Before dawn on race day three our anemometer firmly parked itself around thirty knots. Wind howled through the rigging, making darkness spooky. Breaking waves bashed us relentlessly. I was concerned for my crew. They hadn’t signed on for three days of continuous punishment. Checkin roll calls with escort Aussie Naval Vessels were jammed with serious calls for help or yachts dropping out to run for shelter. (remember the beetle?). My routine ‘crack of daylight’ inspection of the decks and fittings showed no damage. “Henry Wauquiez is a damn fine yacht builder,” I thought to myself. At 0800 roll call, eight more of the original 185 contestants gave up. One broken mast, one lost rudder, several injuries and plenty of fatigue. I spoke encouragingly to my crew. We were faring well for stamina and position, but abeam of Flinders Island, we were northbound into the dreaded Bass Straits separating Australia mainland from Tasmania. Here a relentless march of waves funnels the Indian Ocean into the Pacific. Shallow depth with wind against current causes the huge wave over-falls as they did that morning. It’s no place for a yacht. Many a vessel has been torn apart in these treacherous waters. I elected not to be the next. Our anemometer showed the wind touching forty knots several times. I thought about reducing sail, but the wind settled steadily, so I held off. By noontime the wind had dropped to a modest twenty knots. We were racing, so up again went our big red white and blue spinnaker. Endymion surged ahead in confused seas. Some of my previously seasick crew improved and argued for another turn at the wheel. They got it. With seas abating, appetites flourished. Crew moods soared with blood sugar levels. I didn’t know it, but we were about to give the 30-nation fleet a taste of Yankee humor and ingenuity. Afternoon roll call was quiet. No emergencies. No rescues. No problems. The weather had calmed across the fleet,

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an armistice with storms, making the race radio frequency uneventful. “O.K.,” I announced to my crew, “Stand by for some fun.” I lifted our VHF microphone. I suspected many crews were retreating from seasickness and plenty hungry. (remember the woodpecker?) “Warship Stalwart…Warship Stalwart…Warship Stalwart, this is Endymion…Endymion…Endymion.” A short pause. “Endymion, this is Her Royal Majesty’s warship Stalwart ... go ahead Endymion.” The clear voice was crisp and properly military. “Endymion here Sir. We’re having a wee bit of strife at this location. My Radar puts you twenty-two nautical at one hundred seventy degrees. Can you lend a hand, please?” “Endymion ...First state the nature of your problem.” “Endymion back. Sir, we’re cooking up tasty center cut pork chops for supper and find we are fresh out of applesauce. We are hoping you blokes can give us a loan, maybe a can or two from your warship larder?” “Wait one,” said the voice from the ship, “I’ll have to get my C.O.” The pause was several minutes. I wondered how many yachts were tuned to our frolic, guessing all of them. Then a new voice boomed through our radio. “Endymion, this is Captain Brian Wilson, C.O. her majesty’s warship Stalwart. Am I speaking to the pride of Southern California?” “Endymion back, yes sir, and about our request. Can you spare some applesauce?” “Endymion,” said the Commander, “maintain your course. Warm up supper. We’re coming up your stern.” “Roger and thank you Captain. You’re welcome to join our table.” “I don’t bloody believe it,” chirped Roo, one of my Aussie crew “It bloody well won’t happen!” All aboard became excited, seeming to forget that we are still in the ‘Roaring 40’s’ where conditions go from good to horrible in minutes. They searched astern for a warship. Twenty minutes later we saw a tiny speck in the distance, which soon became massive. A frightening, threatening warship closed on our stern. “Bugger me,” Roo commented, “How many times in one’s life do they have a battleship coming at them?” “Not many.” The mighty Stalwart came alongside to leeward, carefully not taking our wind but totally blocking the horizon and sun, cover to cover. Standing off one hundred and fifty feet she looked elephantine, and we would be the mouse. Intimidating. I was thankful not to be the enemy. “Blimey, I bet it’s a comfortable ride, too” said Catlyn. (an Aussie teen who later became a big animal vet. See GREAT APPLE SAUCE CAPER continued on page 49 SOUTHWINDS

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BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW

Moody 425 By Larry Nolly

he Moody 425, a Center Cockpit Masthead Sloop w/ a deck stepped mast, designed by Bill Dixon, was built from 1988 to 1991 by Marine Projects Limited (Plymouth, England). There is a Moody Owners Association with members all over the world. The design numbers are: LOA 41.66’ (12.7m) LWL 34.25’ (10.44m) Beam 13.34’ (4.07m) Draft Fin keel 6’ (1.83m) Shoal keel 4.66’ (1.42m) Displacement 21,780lbs (9900kg) Ballast 8400lbs (3811kg) Water 107 US Gallons Fuel 72 US Gallons Sail area 781 ft sq. Mast height 59’ S.A./Disp 16.37 Bal/Disp 39.59 The layout is ideal for a cruising couple but can comfortably cruise with two couples or a family of 4-6. There are sleeping areas for 6 people in 3 cabins, 8 if you count the salon. There are 12-volt fans and large opening hatches throughout the boat for excellent ventilation. Starting at the bow there is a spacious V-berth with a

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hanging locker and six small overhead lockers. There is plenty of storage under the V-berth, accessible through panels under the cushions. Headroom is 5’11” with approximately 1.5’ x 2’ standing space. With the berth insert removed there is an additional 2’ wide x 2’ deep (V-shaped) area. There are two doors, one leading directly to the forward head/shower and one leading into the salon. Just outside the door to the salon is a hanging locker and a second door leading to the forward head/shower. The forward head has a shower integrated into the space, utilizing a pull-out shower head from the sink. There is a large mirror over the sink, two cabinets, a vent fan and a small opening hatch. Moving aft is the salon which has a table with two folding leaves seating six. The mast compression post is in the middle section of the table. Storage bins are inset in the table on either side of the compression post. Outboard of the settees are storage areas, both behind the cushions and in cabinets above the cushion backs. Under the settees are the two water tanks, with two small storage areas at the ends of the starboard settee. The sole panels can be lifted to expose eight dry storage areas in the bilge. Immediately aft of the salon is the forward facing nav desk to starboard, the L shaped galley to port, and the companionway ladder to the cockpit. The salon, nav desk and galley all have 6’3” headroom. Behind the companionway ladder is an opening for the forward part of the engine room. Four dorade vents also supply plenty of fresh air for the entire area, including the aft head. The nav desk has a top opening section to store ships’ papers and various charting tools. The desktop is approximately 32”x20. The DC/AC distribution panel, a few other switches, the VHF radio, and an old GPS/chart plotter are housed in this area. Also, there is storage for books, and 3 opening drawers under the desk. Moving aft to starboard is a mid-ship cabin with two bunk berths. On our boat a thoughtful PO (previous owner) www.southwindsmagazine.com

changed those berths into a shop. There is an opening for side access to the engine room and a wet locker that drains into the engine bilge in this cabin. There are doors at both ends, one to/from the salon and one to/from the starboard side of the master cabin. Moving aft to port from the salon is the galley. There are two round sinks with a utensil drawer and storage area under, two cool boxes (refrigerator and freezer), a stove with a two burner cook top, two long shelves for storage outboard, two drawers and cupboards with three shelves each inboard. The sinks have pressure h/c water and two foot pumps, one for fresh water through its own filter and one for sea water. There is a whole house sediment filter I added to protect the pressure pump. All fresh water goes through this filter before going to either the foot pump or the pressure water pump. Inboard there is a trash bin with a lid and more storage, where we have our microwave. From the galley a door leads to the aft head/shower. The aft head is similar to the forward, except the shower has its own control, separate from the sink. There is also a wet locker that drains into the engine bilge. Going through the aft door in this head/shower leads to the port side of the master cabin. The master cabin starboard side has a full-length mirror, settee with storage under and behind the cushions, a shelf above and outboard of the settee, and a storage bin aft. The island queen berth has padded head boards behind and partially on both sides. To port there is a hanging locker, two drawers, a cupboard, a shelf and a storage bin aft. There is access to the aft end of the engine room. Headroom is 6’4” at the foot of the berth and there’s room to partially walk around either side. Under the berth is the fuel tank to starboard and the water heater and batteries to port with some more storage. Our Moody 425 has an easily handled sail plan. The main is an in-mast furling sail in a Selden mast. The jib is on a Furlex furler. There is also a removable inner forestay. The halyards are cleated on the mast but all control lines go back to the cockpit. We have both primary and secondary winches, although some boats were fitted with Cruising & Sailing Florida, The Southeast & The Bahamas

only one pair. On deck there is a shallow anchor locker to house the windlass, and a larger chain locker beneath for the chain. We carry 225 feet of chain, typically using between 75 and 125 feet, depending where we anchor. The boat can easily be handled by one person, except in tight docking situations. The cockpit cushions and a few square cushions make the cockpit comfortable in almost all conditions. For ease of communications, there’s a remote mic for the VHF in the cockpit. The speed/ depth/wind gauges are above the companionway. The GPS/Chart plotter is attached to the grab bar over the wheel. The boat came with a beat-up dodger and bimini which we replaced. There were side and back enclosures in good shape that we had made to fit the new canvas. On rainy, windy days in the fall, having the enclosure makes sailing more enjoyable. And on cold mornings, if the sun is shining, the cockpit is warm and cozy. The companionway at the forward end of the cockpit has a sliding clear top and a wood hatch board. A PO had a metal grate made to fit the companionway. With this we can lock up the boat but still have air flow below. We made a screen to fit over the companionway. As with any boat from the 1990’s there have been many changes to ours. Originally fitted with a Thorneycroft 50 hp diesel engine, we replaced ours with a Yanmar 54hp. The rigging was suspect so that was replaced. Since the boat was built in England all of the AC electrical was 230v/50hz. We removed that and decided not to install any shore power. We generally anchor out or are on a mooring so no need for shore power. The refrigerator/freezer was 230v AC so we replaced that with a 12-volt DC Cool Blue system with a holding plate in the freezer and, with the addition of a few holes in the common wall between freezer and refrigerator, we have adequate refrigeration. We try to keep the freezer around 15F and the refrigerator around 42F. The thermostat is in the freezer and a separate thermostat-controlled computer chip fan is in the refrigerator. This way the air circulates and stays fairly consistent. Using info from other Moody 425 owners I found some unused space available. I cut out a small “door” to gain access to an area outboard of the starboard bin in SOUTHWINDS

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BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW the master cabin. We store a lot of pasta, oatmeal/cereal and paper products there. I replaced the galley faucet but had a tough time getting to the underside, so behind a cushion in the salon I cut out another “door” for access. Both of the cutouts are hidden behind cushions. I did something similar in one compartment in the gallery to enlarge it outboard by about 6”. When we bought Hoodless there were two air conditioner units, one worked and the other didn’t. We removed the air conditioners to free up a lot of space in the shop. That space became the tool and maintenance storage area. There was also an old water maker that hadn’t been used for at least 10 years. I removed it. At some point we may install a water maker but for now we get water by using jerry cans or going to a fuel dock when we need it. For charging we have the motor, 370 watts solar and an Air X Marine wind generator. The Air X and 170 watts of solar are mounted on an arch which also serves as davits and a motor hoist. Two hundred watts of solar are mounted on poles attached to the stanchions on either side aft. During the winter in the south, and during most of the summer in the Chesapeake Bay, the solar can handle our electrical demands. The wind generator is not much use in the Chesapeake Bay. But it really pays for itself in FL and The Bahamas! In the fall, until we get far enough south, we have to use the engine to generate enough power for our electrical demands because the sun is too low and the days too short. Our electric consumption has gone down since replacing all lights with LEDs. The big hog is the freezer/refrigerator, but that’s not really very much. Aside from that we use the basic nav instruments which don’t use too much electricity. Originally configured with a lounging area on the aft deck complete with cushions, we found a hurricane damaged dock box in FL, fixed it up and put it in that space. We now have extra storage. There

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are also two lockers for storage all the way back on the aft deck and two more in the transom scoop. There is a shower head with a 6-foot hose fitted into the scoop, cold water only. Other items we updated are a new anchor (from an old original CQR 45lb to a Rocna 55lb), a new mainsail, a new DC/AC panel (although as mentioned, we don’t have any AC power), new insulation in the engine room, new solar controllers, new VHF, new Radar/MFD, a bus heater for those cold fall and spring mornings, added AIS and re-foamed a few cushions. On the list for updating and additions are halyards and sheets. Sailing is easy with this boat. The double spreader Selden rig is strong and there are granny bars to either side if you decide to go to the mast while sailing. We’ve had many days sailing in the 7 knot range, occasionally 8 knots. In the Gulf Stream we hit 10-12 knots sometimes! Many Moody 425s have crossed oceans, this one included, and some have sailed around the world. With the furling sails and removable inner forestay there are many combinations for a variety of conditions. Our boat came with a storm jib, trysail, and staysail, in addition to the main and genoa. Our goal was to find a boat that checked off the important “wants” for us: comfort, a good live aboard layout, and an encapsulated shoal draft keel. What we found had 2 of those 3 and we compromised on the keel. While looking at her for the first time we both constantly looked at each other saying “we could easily live on this!” We sail between the Chesapeake Bay and The Bahamas, and live aboard the boat full time. There are plenty of cruising boats that could have met our needs and wants, but we think this one does that best for our budget. If you are looking for a nice, go anywhere in the world, cruising boat with a good pedigree, you will not be disappointed with the Moody 425.

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CAROLINA SAILING

New Sheriff in Town For more than 40 years, the College of Charleston’s sailing team has distinguished itself as a national powerhouse. Now, a new director is in place, hoping to continue that legacy.

even coed national championships. Countless AllAmericans. And seven College Sailors of the Year. There’s no question about the College of Charleston sailing program’s success. This team has a solid pedigree. Consider that for two out of the last three years – and seven times all together – the Cougars have earned the Leonard B. Fowle Trophy, signifying all-around superiority in U.S. collegiate sailing. Roughly a year ago, the directorship of this program changed hands. Kevin Jewett, a transplant from Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, came on board to fill the role that Greg Fisher had excelled in for six years. At the time, Jewett readily admitted that he had big shoes to fill, but he also had big plans for the program as well. Jewett brings a tremendous amount of experience to this role. He is the co-owner of Sea & Caye, LLC, a coaching and mentoring business that helps competitive sailors excel. He has coached racers at the Olympic and professional levels in a variety of different sailboat classes. He was also the Executive Director for Geneva Lake Sailing School in Wisconsin from 2008 to 2012 and served as the Director of Sailing for the Lake Geneva Yacht Club. Prior to that, he served as a part-time coach for the University of Wisconsin sailing program.

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As the Cougars’ varsity team prepares for another season of collegiate competition, SOUTHWINDS checked in with Jewett to see what his expectations are. Southwinds: What, if anything, are you doing that’s different from your predecessor in this role? Kevin Jewett: At this point, I’m trusting the program just as it’s set up. I haven’t made any major changes. What I have been doing for the past year is taking extensive notes on the strengths that our coaches and our other assets bring to the program. I’m still evaluating all the components that help us succeed, but other than that, it’s steady as she goes. Southwinds: What are your goals or expectations for the team this year? KJ: What I’d like to see is the team finishing in the top five in every national championship we compete in. [There are six separate national championship regattas each year.] I’d like to see us wind up on the podium in three of those and I’d like to see us win one of those outright. Our team has won at least one national championship regatta every year for the past four years, so I’d like to see that streak continue.

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Southwinds: Will you be doing anything new as you get ready for this season? KJ: One of the innovations that we’re implementing this year is the addition of some technology that can help our sailors monitor their health and fitness. We’re doing that by way of an app that was developed by a former sailing partner of mine, Mike Kushner, who I did an Olympic campaign with. It’s called Sailing Performance Training, and it allows sailors to check in each day on a biometric diary. The app monitors the athlete’s sleep, weight and how they feel (soreness or injury, etc.). It also allows them to make diary entries that pertain to their practice sessions or regattas. It’s built on a platform that can pull data from a smart watch, but it is also set up to take input from the athlete. We’ve just finished our tryouts for the team, so our roster is essentially final now. Once we get through Hurricane Dorian, our team members will begin using the app. Southwinds: So, what does the team look like at this stage? How competitive will it be? KJ: We’re fortunate to have some very capable sailors returning this year. We’ve got many of the sailors who excelled at the national championships last spring coming back [the Cougars won the Coed Dinghy Nationals], including a few of our top skippers such as Alie Toppa, Jack Brown and Steve Lueck. We’ve also got some of our top crew returning, including Katie Lounsbury (an AllAmerican). And, it looks like we’ll have some great additions to the team. Some of the freshmen who made the team have the potential to be impact players for us. We’re expecting the national championships next spring to be light-wind contests because those events will be held at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. A number of our newest team members are light-wind specialists. Southwinds: Judging by the information your program puts out for recruits, it seems like the program demands a lot of the sailors that make your team. KJ: That’s true. We look for serious, competitive sailors Cruising & Sailing Florida, The Southeast & The Bahamas

when we recruit. They’ve got to be pretty motivated to make this team. And we usually know quite a lot about each of our recruits by the time they arrive for tryouts because we follow them closely as high school sailors. As our head coach Ward Cromwell is fond of saying, ‘Teams like this are built over decades, not years.’ We’re in a very favorable position as far as attracting top junior sailors because of the program’s success in the past. Southwinds: Does being located in Charleston offer your team any advantages over other collegiate teams? KJ: Absolutely! We have so many great sailing days here in the spring. That’s a tremendous advantage. We’re sailing in shorts and T-shirts in February whereas the teams up north are shoveling snow. We’re very fortunate in that regard, and that situation has drawn other teams to Charleston to practice with us during the spring. Last year Dartmouth’s team came down here to sail; so did the Coast Guard Academy and Georgetown. Throughout the spring, we host other teams and that makes us more competitive. Also, having so many great sailing days enables our coaches to pace the team’s development so that the sailors peak at just the right time for the nationals in late spring. Southwinds: What’s one thing most people don’t know about the College of Charleston sailing team? KJ: Most people probably don’t get to see how committed these sailors are to each other. This team is like family. We have 70 sailors on the roster, but during the nationals, only four to six of them get to compete. Still, the other team members are right there supporting their teammates in whatever ways they can. That’s very impressive for a championship caliber team. They’re all very serious about racing, but they keep it fun as well. Find out more and follow the Cougars sailing team online: www.sailing.cofc.edu/ SOUTHWINDS

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COOKING ONBOARD

Grownup Grilled Cheese O

ne bite of this savory and gourmet grilled cheese, and you’ll never want a regular grilled cheese again. It is sheer comfort food perfection. But what is it about comfort food that warms the soul and makes us feel so good? I think it is a past association with the foods used to comfort us on gloomy days, during cold weather, and on sick days. Grilled cheese when doctored up a little, brings such comfort, yet it also provides a delectable treat you’ll want to share with friends and family while creating new memories. On a recent rainy day, we were all tucked inside the boat. There was a cool breeze blowing in late August with drizzling rain that lasted most of the day. On a whim, I started gathering ingredients I had intended to use for a cheese and fruit platter, got the skillet out, and decided to treat the group to Grownup Grilled Cheese sandwiches. I sliced a loaf of artisan sourdough bread in thin slices, then layered multiple types of cheese and sliced green apples to make the sandwiches. Spreading a layer of Dijon on the inside of the bread gave it just the tangy kick it needed. I happened to have a Farmer’s cheese, that was rich and creamy and melted easily, and a sharp cheddar on hand. Both paired well with the tart, crisp, sliced green apples. Other combinations of cheese would have worked, but this is what I had on the boat. If you decide to create your own version of Grownup Grilled Cheese, be adventurous and try including your favorite cheeses along with things such as arugula, spinach, asparagus, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, or thinly sliced tomatoes. On the boat, I mostly use a cast iron skillet. Since I prefer more of a panini, I use another cast iron skillet on top to weigh down and press the sandwich. This extra weight also ensures a nice, buttery, toasted sandwich with the warm cheese bubbling and oozing out the sides. SERVINGS: 1 INGREDIENTS: 2 slices artisan sourdough bread

METHOD: One hour before, allow cheese and butter to rest at room temperature. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Spread each slice of bread with softened butter, on the outside surface that will be grilled. With one slice of buttered bread facing down, apply Dijon to the other side and start layering Farmer’s cheese, sliced apples, sharp cheddar, then the second piece bread on top of everything.

1 oz. sharp cheddar 2 oz. Farmer’s cheese thinly sliced 6 slices apple thinly sliced

With the buttered side facing out, grill for about three minutes per side or until a nice golden crust appears. Press the sandwich by placing another heavy skillet or a cast iron panini press on top.

2 tablespoons butter softened 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Remove from heat, then cut in half and stack one half on top of the other to show ingredients.

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ABYC – Apalachee Bay Yacht Club, Tallahassee, FL BWYC – Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS BPYC – Bay Point Yacht Club, Panama City, FL BYC – Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi, MS BSC – Birmingham Sailing Club, Birmingham, AL BWBSC – Blue Water Bay Sailing Club, Niceville, FL BucYC – Buccaneer Yacht Club, Mobile, AL CSA – Corinthian Sailing Association of Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA CYC – Cypremont Yacht Club, Cypremont Point, LA (Vermillian Bay) EYC – Eglin Yacht Club, Eglin AFB, FL FSSA – Flying Scot Sailing Association Cruising & Sailing Florida, The Southeast & The Bahamas

FYC – Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, AL FWYC – Fort Walton Yacht Club, Ft. Walton Beach, FL GLYC – Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL GMSC – Grand Maumelle Sailing Club, Little Rock, AR GORC – Gulf Ocean Racing Circuit, Biloxi, MS GYA – Gulf Yachting Association GYC – Gulfport Yacht Club, Gulfport, MS HYC – Houston Yacht Club, Houston, TX IOBG – International Order of the Blue Gavel JYC – Jackson Yacht Club, Jackson, MS LCYC – Lake Charles Yacht Club, Lake Charles, LA LFYC – Lake Forest Yacht Club, Daphne, AL LYC – Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, TX LBYC – Long Beach Yacht Club, Long Beach, MS LPRC – Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit, New Orleans, LA LPWSA – Lake Pontchartrain Women’s Sailing Association, New Orleans, LA MYC – Mobile Yacht Club, Mobile, AL NYC – Navy Yacht Club of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL NOYC – New Orleans Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA OSYC – Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Ocean Springs, MS PCYC – Pass Christian Yacht Club, Pass Christian, MS PelYC – Pelican Yacht Club, New Roads, LA (Baton Rouge) PBYC – Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach, FL PYC – Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL PtYC – Point Yacht Club, Josephine, AL PontYC – Pontchartrain Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA SSS – Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sarasota, FL SRYC – Singing River Yacht Club, Pascagoula, MS SYC – Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA SSYC – South Shore Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA StABYC – St. Andrew’s Bay Yacht Club, Panama City, FL SPYC – St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, FL TYC – Lake Tammany Yacht Club, Slidell, LA TCYC – Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, Kemah, TX WFORC – West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit, Pensacola, FL OCTOBER 5 Lost Bay Regatta – PtYC 5 Monk Smith – BWYC 5 Single-Handed Around the Lake – TYC 5-6 Great Scot – BSC 5-6 Fish Worlds – BucYC 5-6 GYC Finn Championship – BucYC 5-6 Finn Circuit #6 - BucYC 5-6 Jerry Ellis Regatta – BYC 5-6 Great Oaks SEISA – BWYC 10-11 Harvest Moon Regatta – HYC 11-13 WFORC – PYC 12 Pink Ribbon Regatta – NOYC/SYC/LPWSA 12 Round the Cat – PCYC 12-13 Chapman Regatta – BWYC 19-20 Great Pumpkin – BSC 19-20 GYA Fish Class / John G. Curren - BucYC 19-20 Jack Dane Finn Regatta – PCYC 19-20 Finn Circuit #7 - PCYC

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GYA 420 Championship – BWYC 420 Circuit #6 – BWYC LPRC – NOYC/PontYC/SYC/TYC Hobie Wave Intergalactic Championship – PBYC MYC Charity Regatta – MYC Rafferty #1 – PCYC J-Fest Southwest – LYC Hospitality Regatta – JYC Grand Masters Team Race – StPYC

NOVEMBER 2 Round the Rose – FYC 2 Commodore’s Cup Race #4 / Veteran Regatta / Bay Champ #12 – NYCP 2 US Sailing One Day Race Management Seminar – JYC 2-3 Halloween Regatta – BWYC 3 NOYC Closing – NOYC 9-10 Jubilee Regatta – PYC 9-10 Gulf Coast High School Championship – GYC 16 Turkey Trot – PBYC 16 Rafferty #2 – PCYC 16-17 Melges 24 Pre-Winters – PYC 16-17 Sugar Bowl Race of Champions – SYC 23 Turkey Day Race – PontYC 23-24 Great Oaks Regatta – SYC 23-24 Lipton Reschedule Date – GYC 28-30 USODA Opti Mid-Winters – SYC 30 30 Million Words Regatta - PYC

OCTOBER 5 Fall River Race. North Florida Cruising Club 12 Full Moon Regatta (rescheduled). St. Augustine Yacht Club. 12 Chicken Island Race. St. Augustine Yacht Club 12 Navy Day. Epping Forest Yacht Club 13 Compass Rose Challenge. St. Augustine Yacht Club 19-27 Fall Race Week. Melbourne Yacht Club 26 Brewers Cup. Smyrna Yacht Club 26-27 14th Inland Lake Championship for Opti, Bic, Laser & 420. Lake Eustis Sailing Club. NOVEMBER 9 Woman on Water Race. Rudder Club of Jacksonville 9 Precision Challenge. Smyrna Yacht Club 9-10 Ocean Race. Fort Pierce Yacht Club 9-10 26th MC Scow SER Championship Regatta. Triple Crown 1. Lake Eustis Sailing Center 12 Full Moon Race. Melbourne Yacht Club 16 King’s Day Regatta. Epping Forest Yacht Club 16-17 Laser District Championships. Florida Yacht Club 22-14 King’s Day J-24. Florida Yacht Club 30 Sonic Splash Round the Lake Race. Lake Eustis Sailing Center 46 October 2019 S O U T H W I N D S

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (CORA and Lanier) – www.sayra-sailing.com Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) – www.charlestonoceanracing.org Lake Lanier, GA (LLSC) – http://aiscracing.weebly.com ASC – Augusta Sailing Club, Augusta, GA AYC – Atlanta Yacht Club, Atlanta, GA Black SC – Blackbeard Sailing Club, New Bern, NC BYSC:CORA – Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Beaufort, SC ChYC – Charleston Yacht Club, Charleston, SC CORA – Charleston Ocean Racing Association CSC-SC – Columbia Sailing Club, Columbia, SC CYC-SC – Carolina Yacht Club, Charleston, SC HYC – Hobcaw Yacht Club, Mt. Pleasant, SC JIYC – James Island Yacht Club, Charleston, SC KSC – Keowee Sailing Club, Keowee, SC LLSC – Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Lake Lanier, GA LNYC – Lake Norman Yacht Club, Lake Norman, SC LTYC – Lake Townsend Yacht Club, Brown Summit, NC LWSC – Lake Waccamaw Sailing Club, Lake Waccamaw, SC PNYC – Peninsula Yacht Club, Cornelius, NC SAYRA – South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association SCYC – South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head, SC SIBC – Skidaway Island Boating Club, Skidaway Island, GA SIYC – Sea Island Yacht Club, Wadmalaw Island, SC SYC – Savannah Yacht Club, Savannah, GA SYC-NC- Southport Yacht Club, Southport, NC WCSC – Western Carolina Sailing Club, Anderson, SC YCHHI – Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head, SC OCTOBER 4-6 Ocean Challenge – SCYC 5-6 Thistle Old Salty – LNYC 5-6 LLSC Laser Regatta GA State Championship – LLSC 11-13 Calibogue Cup / Habortown Cup – YCHHI 11-13 Augusta Sailing Club Halloween Regatta – ASC 12 Dataw Cup – BYSC 12-13 Y Flyers Beer Regatta – AYC 12-13 Hospice Regatta – WCSC 12-13 Indian Summer Regatta – LWSC 19 LLSC Sailboard Regatta – LLSC 19-20 Highlander Pipers – LNYC 25-27 Turkey Shoot Last Cat Open and Catamaran Regatta – KSC 25-27 Hot VIII – LTYC 26 Witches Brew - CORA 26-27 Halloween SNIPE Regatta – AYC 26-27 Halloween Regatta – LLSC NOVEMBER 1-3 60th Annual Midlands Regatta – CSC 2 Fall Ocean /JIYC Centennial Cup - JIYC www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Flying Scot Fall 48 – LNYC Laser No More Turkey Regatta - AYC Big Boat Regatta and Oyster Roast – CHYC Carolina Keelboat Regatta – LNYC Leukemia Cup – SYC Double-Handed Race - CYC LLSC Multihull Regatta – LLSC Turkey Regatta - CYC KWCSC - Key West Community Sailing Center UKSC – Upper Keys Sailing Club, Key Largo OCTOBER 5-6 Club Champ #2 – Portsmouth – UKSC 19 Black Betsy – UKSC NOVEMBER 2-3 Club Championship #3 – UKSC 30 Turkey Trot All-Comers - UKSC

Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association (BBYRA) – www.bbyra.net US PHRF of Southeast Florida – www.phrfsef.com BBYC – Biscayne Bay Yacht Club BBYRA – Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association CGSC – Coconut Grove Sailing Club CRYC – Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami CSC – Castaways Sailing Club GSC – Gulfstream Sailing Club HISC – Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club KBYC – Key Biscayne Yacht Club LYC – Lauderdale Yacht Club MYC – Miami Yacht Club PBSC – Palm Beach Sailing Club SORC – Southern Ocean Racing Conference OCTOBER 5-6 Lime Cup Regatta – BBYC 12-13 Columbus Day Regatta – BBYRA 12-13 Laser Fall Series #2 – KBYC 19 Columbus Day Regatta Awards – BBYRA 20 Annual BBYRA ORC #2 – CGSC 20-26 J24 Worlds – BBYRA 26-27 Halloween Howler Youth Regatta – CGSC NOVEMBER 2 CRYC Annual BBYRA OD #3 – CRYC 3 CRYC Annual BBYRA ORC #3 – CRYC 9 BBYC Matheson Regatta – BBYC 9 CRYC Star Schoonmaker Cup – CRYC 9 Laser Fall Series #3 – KBYC 9 Round the Island Race – KBYC 9 Conch Cup Charity Regatta – MYC 13-14 Miami to Nassau Regatta – SORC / CRYC 15-17 Melges 32 NA Championship – CGSC 15-17 CR-X North American Championship – CRYC 21-26 International 420 Clinic – CGSC 29-30 Melges 20 MWS #1 - CGSC

West Florida PHRF SPYC – St. Petersburg Yacht Club BCYC – Boca Ciega Yacht Club BYC – Bradenton Yacht Club CCSC – Clearwater Community Sailing Center CMCS – Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society CYC – Clearwater Yacht Club DBC – Dunedin Boat Club DIYC – Davis Island Yacht Club NSYC – Naples Sailing & Yacht Club SPSA – St. Petersburg Sailing Association SSS – Sarasota Sailing Squadron TSS – Tampa Sailing Squadron OCTOBER 4-6 Summerset Regatta - CMSC 5 High School Keelboat Qualifier – SPYC 5 36th Annual Pusser’s Rum-gatta – TSS 5 TSS Club Racing - TSS 5 Series Race #2 – SPSA 5 Sunfish Series - DIYC 6 PHRF Sunday Series Race - SSS 12 Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Race – SPYC 13 PHRF Sunday Series Race – SSS 13 Rhumb Runners (Women) Summer/Fall Series - BCYC 18-20 Davis Island Race to the Tortugas - DIYC 19 SPYC Club Championship – SPYC 19 Dore Drake Regatta – DIYC 19 Commodore’s Cup – SPSA 19 TSS Club Racing – TSS 19 Women’s Starry Sirens – TSS

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GREAT APPLE SAUCE CAPER from page 37

Summer/Fall PHRF Series 2019 - BCYC PHRF Sunday Series Race - SSS Gulf Race #5 – DBC Halloween Regatta – DIYC Naples Commodore’s Cup – NSYC The Great Pumpkin Regatta – SSS Mack-N-Gnaw Open Fun Race - BCYC Rhumb Runners (Women) Summer/Fall Series - BCYC A-Cat North Americans – SPYC

NOVEMBER 2 TSS Club Racing – TSS 2 Women’s Starry Sirens – TSS 2 Series Race #3 – SPSA 2 Sunfish Series – DIYC 9 Glowstick Regatta - DIYC 9-10 Jeff Penfield Regatta – SSS 10 Rhumb Runners (Women) Summer/Fall Series - BCYC 16 TSS Club Racing – TSS 16 Festival of Islands - CMCS 16-17 2019 Sunfish Regional Championship – SSS 16-17 84th Annual Egmont Key Regatta – DIYC 16-18 One Design Regatta - BCYC 17 PHRF Sunday Series Race – SSS 18 Summer/Fall PHRF Series 2019 - BCYC 23 2019 Drumstick Regatta – SSS 23 Gulf Race #6 - DBC 30 Thanksgiving Regatta - DIYC

Sailors aboard Stalwart lined the rails and looked down at the small yacht sloshing through the seas ten stories below them. Denise (our shipboard medical officer and now my wife) just smiled, a curious mischievous little grin crossing her face causing me to wonder if she had known Navy men before me Kaylie, Catlyn’s sister (and now an Aussie MD) was at the helm concentrating to keep us apart though the temptation for her to turn and watch must have been powerful. “Attention—attention.” Came from a loud hailer held by Commander Wilson, standing on the bridge of HRMS Stalwart high above us. “Endymion—have all hands take cover. We are going to fire a gun line. It will cross your foredeck.” “A whaat?” Denise cried out. The shot soared perfectly across our spinnaker lines. Roo and I pulling hard on a thin poly line with a two-foot orange plastic fixture at the end. That was spliced to a heavier line attached to the warship. Clipped to the line, a canvas bag appeared over the rail of Stalwart and bounced in the waves as we heaved it toward us. Shortly the “booty” was transferred from one nation’s warship to another nation’s small ship. A container of applesauce made a mid-sea transfer. “Thank you Stalwart.” “You are welcome, Endymion. Hold your course. We will circle you for pictures. See you in Sidney. Stalwart out” The applesauce was generic.

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________________________________________ 8’ Trinka Sailing Dinghy with all options: Sailkit, Varnished Floor, Oars, Cover. No trailer. $1500. In Elizabeth City, NC. 252-5620885 (8/19)

2016 Catalina 14.2 Expo. Carbon fiber rollerfurling mast Very easy to rig & sail. Trailer, motor mount, deck & mast covers. A good blend of comfortable & performance. $6981. Call Paul @ Masthead Enterprises. 727-3275361 or 800-783-6953. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

Sunfish 2006 for Sale. Good Condition. On trailer, with racing sail, boat cover, sail cover, and anchor. Asking $2,300. Located in Largo, Florida. Call or text: 727-642-3895, juttakohl6@gmail.com. (9/19)

Sunfish - 2 for sale. 1992 & 1993. $795/best offer for either boat. Good condition with good sails. Ready to go sailing. Located Anna Maria Island, FL. Call Brian 941-685-1400. (8/19)

16’ Raider Sport #133. Built new, fall 2017. Winner 2018 Mug Race, Tennessee Valley Club Challenge, dinghy. Set up simply for efficient sailing. Includes main and jib, excellent road trailer. Will deliver eastern USA for gas. $5500. Cell 727-804-2644.(9/19) New RS Aero 13’. Ultra lite hull (66#), Hi-performance, Carbon rig, Modern innovative design. Package special includes Free cover and spar bag. $8995. Call Paul @ Masthead Enterprises 800-783-6953, or 727-327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com 52

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16’ Centerboard Lift Keel Self Righting Dinghy. One of a Kind K Yachting Class Cup 16 imported from France. Great sailing boat. Main and asymmetrical spinnaker. Ft. Lauderdale $3900. stle32@aol.com 404-7230686 (9/19)

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Hunter 17. Roller furling headsail. Ready sail. Located Anna Maria Island, FL. $990, $500 more for trailer. Call Brian 941-685-1400. (8/19)

Lindenberg 17 Trapeze Skiff. New high performance Skiff designed and built by legendary Paul Lindenberg. Planing hull. Custom North Sails feature a full batten square top main, roller furling self-tacking jib, asymmetrical spinnaker. New aluminum trailer, dolly, custom covers, trapeze harnesses. Palm Bay, FL. $7500 OBO. Video shows this boat passing a J/30 in a race. 321-350-7669 https://youtu.be/VniKghMVLps. (9/19)

17’ Henderson SR 17 Winged dinghy. 320 lbs and fast! Assymetrical spinnaker, great condition, race sails, trailer with new tires.$5400. South Florida. stle32@ail.com. 404-723-0686

2014 Com-Pac Horizon Cat 20’. Shallow-draft keel/centerboard, sleeps 2, galley & head. Mastendr quick set-up mast. Electric Torqeedo inboard, GPS, VHF, Wind Instruments. Trailer. Excellent Condition. $29,861. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises, 800-783-6953, or 727327-5361. www.mastheadsailinggear.com

Catalina 22. Great shape and handling. Swing keel, pop top, roller furler, practically new Suzuki OTB, cushions, teak salon, stove, sleeps 4, trailer, porta potty, crisp main and 2 jibs. Total package $7k. Tampa Bay. Call Joe R. 813924-6537 (11/11)

Seaward 26-32 NEW & BROKERAGE boats. Extreme shoal draft & trailerable boats. Shoal draft of only 20 inches – to over 6 feet. We have sold all our current listings and need more Seaward listings! Contact S&J Yachts. 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

1985 Hunter 25.5 Pop Top Sloop with Yanmar 10 and low hours, well-maintained. Mainsail w/cover, Jib sail on Harken RF. Cockpit, Bimini, Shade Canvas, Tiller, 4’6” Draft. Galley, Pressure water, Stove Top, Ice Box, Dinette, Settee. Forward Cabin. Good Storage. Great boat to start with and have fun. Asking $5,450. Call 941-792-9100. George Carter, Grand Slam Yacht Sales

1986 Cape Dory 300 MotorSailer w/ Westerbeke Diesel, Large cockpit, Transum Door w/ swim platform, Galley, Head, Dinette, Settee, ingenious interior, sleeps 6 asking $29,900 Contact George Carter (941) 792-9100 for more details.

27’ Pacific Seacraft Orion Cutter 1979. Asking 35,900, Quality Trailerable Pocket Cruiser with custom 3-Axle trailer, Yanmar 2GM20 Diesel with only 341 hrs., Tanbark Sails, Solar Panels, and maintained to a high standard. Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941-3509020, or Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com

28’ Hunter 280 Sloop 1996. Asking $22,900, 2016 Raymarine Electronics, custom davits, low hour Yanmar 2GM20 Diesel, 2 Spacious Berths & Private Head. Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941-350-9020, or Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com

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31’ Island Packet 1986/2017. Extensively updated by professionals and maintained by a captain. Cockpit is fully enclosed with new bimini and canvas dodger. Interior of boat is in excellent condition with 16500 BTU AC by Flagship Marine. Turn Key Ready. Lake Pontchartrain, Mandeville, LA. Asking $59,000. 985-630-3900 capt001@bellsouth.net (6/19a)

DownEast 32 Cutter, 1979. New Yanmar 30 diesel. This is a classic sailing vessel cruise ready. Main with full battens, batt cars on fast sail track. Genoa and Stay Sail on Roller Furling. Monitor Wind Vane steering, Instruments at helm w/repeaters, bimini, dodger, shade canvas. Marine Air, Refrig, Radar on swing, Propane stove oven and grill. $29,900. George Carter 941-792-9100

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$35,000 2006 Spray 33 Steel Hull Cutter. Beam 12’. Beautiful, professionally built fullkeel bluewater cruiser. Recently refit, new electronics, new rigging etc. Monitor Windvane, Superwind Generator, Vesper AIS Transponder, solar, Jordan drogue, Mantus anchor, watermaker. Aug 2018 survey with Ultrasound. 717512-461. Details: pelagicexplorers.com/boat.

34’ Hunter Sloop 2001 – Spacious ShoalDraft Coastal Cruiser with Furling Mainsail and Genoa, updated A/C system & Hot water heater, low hour 30hp Yanmar Diesel, 12V Refrigeration, and clean and well-maintained interior that feels like a much larger yacht with a Master Aft Stateroom. Transferrable slip at St. Pete Municipal Marina. $65,000 We will exceed your expectations: Ken Roy 727-543-1778, Ken@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com

34’ Catalina Sloop 1987. Asking $35,900, Cleanest on the market and meticulously maintained. Newer sails, Raymarine electronics, Super cold refrigeration, A/C. Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941-350-9020 Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com

1981 San Juan 34. Comfortable, well-maintained vessel, built to sail! Same owner past 27 years, beautiful location at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, slip transferrable, asking $18,500 negotiable, 713-859-4978. 54

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35’ Catalina 350 2003. REDUCED to asking just $89k—the best value in her class. Shoal draft, upgraded electronics, genset. Ready to cruise and in a transferrable slip at the Harborage Marina in downtown St Petersburg. Call Kelly Bickford CPYB at Massey Yacht Sales 727-599-1718. Call quickly. Asena will be the next 350 sold in Florida.

35’ Chris Craft 1973 Caribbean Ketch. Just reduced to $10,500 OBO. Sparkman & Stevens design. Heavy duty rigging, good set of sails, new mainsail cover; 4107 Perkins Diesel, runs well. Recent Sunbrella interior cushions. Located in water in Sarasota. Well cared for by owner for 20 years. Call or text 954-294-2168.

36’ Nereia Herreshoff design Cutter rig. Built 1984 Tortola Trawler Hull is fiberglass over wood. Perkins 4-108. Located Tampa Bay. Disp. 24,000 lb. Draft 5.5ft. Beam 11ft. Water 100 gallons. Fuel 71 gallons. Six sails. Spare parts. Asking $59,000. 813-614-2137. (8/19)

36’ Allied Princess Ketch 1975. Asking $37,900. This Bluewater-proven ketch as fresh hull and deck paint, new interior softgoods, a rebuilt Westerbeke Diesel, A/C, new SS Propane Stove & Oven, and clean, clean, clean. Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941.350.9020, or Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com

35’ Legacy Cat 2013. Do you want an extreme shoal draft cruiser? The price is right, the draft is under 3’. Ready to sail or power away on twin Yanmars. Just reduced $10k to her current asking price of just $179k. In a downtown marina in St Petersburg. Call Kelly Bickford CPYB, Massey Yacht Sales 727-599-1718

Island Packet Yachts 26’ - 52’ NEW & Brokerage boats. S&J Yachts lists and sells more Island Packets that anyone in the industry. Currently 36 IPs - 18 different models listed. S&J brokers have over 230 years experience selling Island Packets. Whatever the model, we know them all well. If you are looking to buy or sell your Island Packet - Contact S&J Yachts, Florida: 941-212-6121. In the Carolinas: 843872-8080. Mid-Atlantic: 410-639-2777.

1980 Pearson 365 Ketch w/ Rebuilt Perkins 4108. Set up for cruising and living off the grid. Solar, inverter, wind gen, AID, stack pack for main and mizzen. Offered at $32,500. Please call George Carter at Grand Slam Yacht Sales. 941-792-9100

2004 Island Packet 370. Original owner. Beautiful, well-maintained cruiser w/2016 electronics. New chainplates and shrouds. New 2018 130 jib, main and much more. $199,000 OBO. Call Steve 251-583-9051. (9/19) www.southwindsmagazine.com

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Tartan 3700 CCR ‘08. Fun to sail, well-built performance cruiser. Carbon spars. Good draft of just 5'. Well equipped, clean and priced right. $210,000 Contact Matt Malatich of S&J Yachts charleston@sjyachts.com 843872-8080 www.sjyachts.com

37’ Pacific Seacraft Cutter 1988. Asking $84,900, Like-new Ullman Sails, 2010 Yanmar 3JH4F upgraded 44HP engine with low hours, 2019 exterior Cetol, 2018 Interior Sunbrella Cushions. Add Electronics and sail away! Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941-350-9020, or Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com

Y-Knot 3 - 1989 38’ Sabre - $75,000 Ryan Daniels - 904-580-0559 ryan@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

Southerly Yachts 36’ - 60’ NEW & Brokerage boats. Best shoal-draft, blue water boats! Sail her across the ocean or up on a beach. Proven & well engineered for over 36 years. Push a button & the keel swings back. Go where others cannot! Several brokerage models available: 36, 38, 42 , 45 , 47, 535, 57. S&J Yachts 410-639-2777, www.sjyachts.com

2010 Marlow Hunter 39. Amazing Condition. Low Hours, Full Electronics. Ready to go! $145K. Call 727-999-4716 CaptZ@Yachtmann.com, www.yachtmann.com 41’ IP SP Cruiser 2006 Thinking of switching from sail to power? Sit inside in comfort & trim all sails at the push of a button. Enjoy sailing or power like a displacement trawler. Excellent condition! Shoal draft. Sistership picture shown. $279,900 Contact Matt Malatich of S&J Yachts matt@sjyachts.com 843 8728080 www.sjyachts.com

2014 Lagoon 39 New Design. Not a storm boat! Turn-Key ready! Call Today $299K R@Yachtmann.com. 727-487-2278 Yachtmann.com 37’ Hunter 376 1997. Great little pocket cruiser well maintained, new jib, low hours, refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Excellent massive aft owners stateroom. Reduced Reduced $49,900. Alan Pressman, 941-350-1559. alanwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com

So Bella - 1981 42’ Passport - $72,000 Brad Peterson - 305-481-1512 bradp@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

39’ Gulfstar Sailmaster Sloop 1981 Tastefully updated and many new systems since 2016 including New CruiseAir 16,000BTU A/C, Eisenglass & Sunbrella, Jib, Regulator & Alternator upgrades to low hour 50Hp Perkins diesel. $57,500 We will exceed your expectations: Call Shirley Nelle 727-6392862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com 2001 Hunter 380. Spacious cruiser, aft cabin with queen bed, air condition, large freezer/fridge and shower. 255W solar panel with large battery bank. New davits. $84,999, Cape Coral, FL. Luc Carriere 239-822-4056, carrierefl@comcast.net (11/19)

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Island Packet 420 2001. One owner boat. Very clean! Dramatically refit over last 3 years; new electronics suite, new sails, new genset, new batteries... Exterior teak professionally done. Stunning jade green hull. Asking $235,000. Contact Bill Bolin of S&J Yachts, bill@sjyachts.com (941) 212-6121 www.sjyachts.com

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42’ Beneteau First 1983 Racing boat set up for long term cruising liveaboard. Proven cruiser. Knowledgable professional mariner/ owner. Must See! Reduced $59,000. Alan Pressman, 941-350-1559. alanwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com

Divine Miss Em - 1990 43' Slocum $257,300 - Jim Davis - 386 871 4959 jim@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

1981 Schucker 436 Motorsailer for sale. Located Jekyll Island, Georgia. Perfect for cruising and/or living aboard. Shallow draft and “short Stick” are perfect for cruising the ICW, The Keys, The Loop or the Bahamas. $69,900 Photos and description are at https://www.schucker436.com. (8/19)

46’ Island Trader MotorSailer 1981. Asking $98,000. Updated with a bow thruster, new sails, and beautiful spacious teak interior, this motorsailer is ready to cruise to the Bahamas or be content to provide an incredible liveaboard experience. Located in Madeira Beach. Call Shirley Nelle: 727.639.2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, and www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

47’ Dufour-Nautitech 1995. Twin Volvo 55 300Hrs. Blue Agave is back in the water. This big catamaran is the charter version layout with 4 State Rooms & 4 separate Head and showers. Blue Agave plans to be back in the water in May. Currently offered $245,000. Call George Carter 941-792-9100.

Sparkman & Stephens Sunward 48 ’86. True sister-ship to Walter Cronkite’s Sunward 48. Beautiful hand carved woodwork & joinery complement stain glass cabinet doors, handcrafted by master craftsman Cabrini. True blue water ketch that is very comfortable to live aboard & cruise. Asking $277,000 Call Michele S&J Yachts. michele@sjyachts.com 410- 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

Island Packet 485 ’03 & ’05 – Tremendous amount of living & storage space. Thoughtfully laid out 3 cabin interior is bright, spacious & secure. Functional deck plan with cutter rig, great anchor platform & spacious aft deck. “Solstice” 2003 cruise ready $325,000. “Island Chariot” well equipped for cruising with many nice upgrades 2005 $429,500. Contact Bill Bolin S&J Yachts (941) 212-6121 bill@sjyachts.com, www.sjyachts.com

Marlow Hunter 50 ’14 Very nicely maintained! Designed for entertaining around home, coastal sailing or passage making. Easy to single-hand if needed. A BIG boat w/impressive interior volume. Many amenities. Great price asking just $260,000 S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

Celestial 50 ‘98. – Ideal liveaboard yacht in excellent condition! Features a large protected cockpit, cutter rig, spacious pilothouse with great visibility, interior, and exterior helms, a remodeled galley, and a gorgeous blond teak interior. Peaceful Existence is a fantastic value at $194,000. Contact Matt Malatich of S&J Yachts 843-872-8080 charleston@sjyachts.com www.sjyachts.com

2008 Jeanneau 45 DS. In Annapolis and ready to sail. Price reduced to $199,000. R@yachtmann.com. Yachtmann.com

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Sunny Side Up - 1985 48’ Mayflower $84,900 - Brent Anderson - 651-528-4198 brent@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

50' Prout Catamaran 1996. Aero Rig, 4 staterooms, 3 heads, tender, solar, updated electronics, 2011 Volvo power. More at; Windsweptyachtsales.com Alan 941-3501559 or alanpwys@gmail.com $219,900.

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UpYours, 1979 50' Columbia $49,500. Robbins Flynn - 251-232-9717, robbins@curtisstokes.net, www.curtisstokes.net 30’ Mainship Pilot Rum Runner 2004. Single Yanmar Diesel, under 100 Hrs. Bow thruster, large cockpit suitable for fishing, cruising or diving and a center transom door for swim platform access. $65,000. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle 727-6392862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

Irwin 52 1984. Complete restoration of bottom, mechanical, sailing systems, cosmetics. Modern smart upgrades including solar panels, wind generator, flat screen TV, memory foam mattresses. Owner has invested over $450,000. Virtually nothing has been untouched. Asking $329,000 Contact Bill Bolin, S&J Yachts 941-.212-6121 bill@sjyachts.com www.sjyachts.com

52’ Island Packet 485 2003. Center Cockpit, rebuilt diesel engine, generator, B&G electronics, super aft stateroom, Needs TLC Only Reduced $275,000. Alan Pressman, 941-3501559. alanwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com

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36’ Marine Trader Europa Trawler 1982. Recently rebuilt economical 120hp Lehman diesel. Come see this classic walk-around trawler as she won’t last long! $39,900. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727-639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

2015 Fountaine Pajot FP MY 37 Power Cat. Award Winning! AC/Gen. Loaded & Turn Key. $585,000. TryB4uBuy. Call 727-487-2278 R@Yachtmann.com. Yachtmann.com 36’ Albin Trawler 1990 - 2 SR’s & 2 Heads, one w/bathtub. VacuFlush toilet, Flybridge & lower helm, Parquet floors, single Cummins 210hp diesel, Vetus bow thruster, Westerbeke genset, ready to cruise with 9’ inflatable dinghy & Mercury outboard motor. $71,500. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727-639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

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1977 44-foot Thompson Trawler Turnkey Condition – Ready to Cruise on Day 1 $55,000 – or Best Offer • Twin 4-53 Detroit Diesels • 2016 trip to Havana, Cuba, @ 2.5 mpg over 1600 nm. • 4-foot draft • Autopilot and Garmin Chartplotter • Dive platform • 45lb stainless steel anchor w/100-foot chain • New electric windlass • 8-foot dinghy with 8hp Mercury 4-stroke • Great liveaboard/looper • USCG Documented vessel

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40’ Marine Trader Sundeck 1984 – Perfect vessel for the Great Loop or Coastal Cruising with an economical Single Lehman 135hp Diesel & Bow Thruster. Dual helm stations, newer flybridge enclosure, SatTV, W/D, Solar Panels, & a 10’ Boston Whaler tender. $74,500 We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727-639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

1977 44ft Thompson Trawler. Twin 4-53 Detroits, 4ft draft, autopilot, dive platform, new electric windlass. 2016 trip to Havana, Cuba 2.5 mpg over 1600 nm. Great liveaboard or looper. See larger ad in this section. $55,000/OBO. 305-606-7432 artmills@yahoo.com

2005 Sea Ray 52. Price Reduced. Super Clean in Miami. LOADED with options, all the toys & enclosure. Call Denny Perez 407-4341801, or D.Perez@Yachtmann.com, Yachtmann.com

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Tasteful Traveler - 2005 42’ Nordic Tug $404,500 Steve Horinek - 239-887-0898 steve@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

44’ Hatteras 1970 Tri-cabin. Classic beauty, above average condition. Hull, engines excellent condition. Many upgrades. New AC, electronics, water system, bottom job, batteries and charger/inverter, etc. Twin Detroit 8V71. They don’t make them like this anymore. Call Lee 631-335-2747 (9/19)

Free ads in boat gear for all gear under $200 per item. Privately owned items only. NO photos. 941-306-2042 Editor@southwindsmagazine.com. ____________________________________ 45’ Sitka Spruce Mast. Good condition. Includes hardware: mainsail track, spinnaker pole track, masthead hardware - everything but rigging. 14-foot boom, spreaders & attachment hardware. 727-389-0361, call or text. (8/19) ________________________________________ I buy boat, marine, and nautical stuff. I come to you and pay cash. The Nautical Trader. 941-704-4828 or gordon2777@aol.com ________________________________________

42’ Grand Banks Classic 1988. One of the cleanest GB 42s we’ve seen this vintage. Solar, diesel generator, twin Caterpillars, clean boat with spacious aft stateroom, forward VIP stateroom and dual helm; pilothouse and flybridge. Reduced $159,900. Alan Pressman, 941-350-1559. alanwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com

43 Marine Trader Tradewinds 1987. T/Perkins 200HP Turbo Diesels. Teak interior, large galley, convertible dinette, lower helm, large salon, 2 staterooms & 2 heads. Wet bar and wing doors on aft deck. $69,500. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com. 58

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46’ Marine Trader Fast Trawler 1991. Over $80k in upgrades since 2016. T/Cummins 6BT-250hp diesels, 8.5 Onan generator. 4 new fuel tanks, bow thruster, stabilizers, new electronics. $139,000. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727-639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

49' Grand Banks Classic Fuel Efficient Lehman Twin Diesel, 3 staterooms, Stabilizers, AIS, Radar, 2 Generators. More at; Windsweptyachtsales.com Joe 727-612-5502 or JoeHWYS@gmail.com $189,900

Free 50 sqft Storm Sail for 25’ to 34’ sailboat. Luf 17’, Leech 13’, Foot 8.5’ LP 6’. Pick up in Cape Coral, FL. carrierefl@comcast.net (8/19)

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HELP WANTED ________________________________________ Full-Time Experienced Yacht Sales Persons Needed. Professional Yacht Sales International is expanding and looking for experienced Florida-licensed yacht brokers or candidates with proven sales and boating backgrounds to join our growing team of 12 professional and experienced yacht brokers throughout Florida. We offer a professional, ethical and fun atmosphere with industry-leading commission structure, integrated target marketing, social media and advertising program, admin support that includes YachtCloser, and an experienced management and leadership team that is committed to growing our business by treating our brokers and clients with respect and appreciation. On-Going Training & Education is in our DNA. Please call or email for a confidential interview: Lee Messina, CPYB, Managing Broker, 941-350-9020, Lee@ProYSi.com. ________________________________________ Crew Looking for female companionship, must feel at ease living on the water assist me when sailing the Carolina Atlantic coast. Age 40-70, good health, none smoker, free of family and job obligations, self-sustainable. Email Paul at langgeduurt@yahoo.com ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ Become a certified and accredited Marine Surveyor. Put your boating knowledge to work. Full training for Recreational, Commercial, Cargo, Accident and Fraud and Commercial Fishing Vessel Inspector. Oldest and best in business. 1-800-245-4425. www.navsurvey.com. (11/19)

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CRUISING LIFE from page 62 emergencies, Bruce had bought tapered wooden bungs that could be tapped into a missing thru-hull hole much like tapping a cork back into a bottle of wine. Unsurprisingly, my Eagle Scout husband was prepared and had tied an emergency bung around each of our thru-hull valves. As I gingerly untied the knot from around the wiggling valve, I wondered; 1) Why were my hands shaking and 2) why had Bruce tied such a good knot? With the bung and a mallet in hand I was ready to plug the dike. I shouted out that I had the plug in my hand if the valve were to let go, then added “YOU BETTER GET IN HERE AND LOOK AT THIS.” Bruce looked over my shoulder then headed straight for the spare parts bins. No spare thru-hull. Shit. He left me in charge to monitor the teetering seal that was keeping the OCEAN at bay, while he went in search of a thru-hull from the three neighboring boats in the anchorage. Amazingly Bruce returned in less than a half hour with the exact plastic thru-hull we needed. It seemed another boater had one stuffed in a drawer and didn’t even know why he had it since all his boat’s thru-hulls were bronze. The Gods were smiling upon us, but we weren’t quite ready to do the victory dance yet. Now all we had to do was pull the broken thru-hull out and slide the new one in…all while two feet underwater. We switched places and this time I donned the snorkel gear and slipped into the coffee colored yucky swamp water. Did I forget to mention the crocodiles? Funny what you’ll do to keep your home from sinking. Kendall and Quincy stood guard with the boat hook and a coil of dock line in case they had to wrest me from the jaws of death. Suddenly I wondered how this became a Pink job. Meanwhile, safely inside, Bruce methodically gathered his tools for the quick switch. The plan was for me to create a water dam on the outside, so he could extract the broken thruhull from the inside without sinking the boat. I sank into the mire holding an empty plastic margarine container with some of the girls’ modeling clay squished around the rim. I pushed the makeshift contraption against the hull 60

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sealing off the hole. Now the only water that could get inside the boat was the little bit in the margarine container. I crossed my fingers praying that our jerry-rigged seal would be watertight. I knocked on the hull three times signaling that all was in place. Bruce steadily extracted the broken thru-hull pulling it inside the boat. Only a cup of water spilled in. Our temporary Play-Doh seal worked and as much as I wanted to jump out of the muck, I stayed at my post, keeping the container firmly pressed in place. What’s taking so long? Bruce then cleaned the hole and gently tapped the emergency soft wooden bung into the breach. From the safety of the deck, Kendall handed down to me the new plastic thru-hull all gooped up with silicon sealant. On the count of three, I removed my cover and pushed the new fitting into the hole, dislodging the wooden bung as it entered. As soon as Bruce saw the threaded plastic pipe poking through the wall, he grabbed it and spun on the retaining nut securing the new thru-hull in place. He still needed to reattach the ball valve and hose to the head before I could surface. Can you hurry this up? Remaining in the water another eternally long five minutes, I waited for a crocodile nibble while Bruce tightened the hose clamps and checked for leaks. My imagination spun out of control envisioning rows of razor-sharp teeth waiting to strike just beyond my vision. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard three sharp raps on the hull. I didn’t need a second invitation and in record time raced for the swim step. Before I even shed my snorkel gear on deck, Bruce came up from the galley with two cold Cokes and a bottle of 12-year-old Nicaraguan rum. “People back home think all we ever do is lounge around the cockpit drinking rum and Coke. I’d sure hate to disappoint them,” he remarked with a grin. Blue clinked Pink’s full tumbler and toasted to staying afloat yet another day. The Winship’s book about their family’s 10-year adventure cruising aboard their 33-foot catamaran Chewbacca, Set Sail and Live Your Dreams (Seaworthy Publications, 2019) is available at www.seaworthy.com.

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Cruising Life is Funny One minute it’s idyllic, all rainbows and unicorns, but in minutes life can turn into one hair raising, adrenaline rush of a day. By April Winship

board our catamaran Chewbacca there were scores of chores, many of which fell into either a “Blue” or a “Pink” category. Without being sexist, the pink jobs tended to lean more towards rotating the canned food supply, sorting weevils out of the flour or mopping up the gray-green mystery ooze that collected in the bottom of our icebox. The blue jobs happened when it was time to rebuild the clogged head, fillet a big Dorado, BBQ a rare steak or make popcorn. When we up-anchored, Team Pink drove the boat because only Team Blue was physically strong enough to haul in 200 feet of chain shackled onto a 35-pound anchor. Other tasks, such as laundry, chart plotting or homeschooling, were a blend of colors. After a year of floating in a river of bionic sludge, a thick layer of crustaceans completely covered the bottom of Chewbacca’s hulls. No way we were going anywhere fast until that goo was removed. Luckily for me, it was a blue job to slip into the ooze and scrape off that growth of barnacles and slime. Visibility in the brackish

water was about an arm’s length, tangled with dead branches and decomposing leaves. But that wasn’t the worst of it. While Blue Bruce snorkeled in these murky depths, my duties were to faithfully stand crocodile watch on deck. Really? Armed with a long aluminum boat hook I tried in vain to make out Bruce’s bright yellow fins just below the surface. Just how Pink was to prevent a crocodile from snatching Blue, I wasn’t quite sure. Blindly scraping the boat’s bottom paint, Bruce came across an extraordinarily large barnacle. The stubborn bugger was hanging on tight, so he gave it a couple good

swipes. The tenacious barnacle fell off into his hand feeling much like the flattened donut of our plastic thru-hull fitting. Thru-hull fittings are just what they sound like, a fitting that goes through the hull underwater to bring in saltwater to cool an engine or pump saltwater into the galley sink, or in this case to fill the toilet. Take it away and you have an open hole in the boat…underwater. Yikes! Calling to me Bruce calmly inquired, “By chance is there any water flowing into the head where the toilet intake valve is?” Calm is a good thing, but too much calm is scary. From his extra careful tone, I knew we were in deep shit. I dashed below and saw the thruhull valve connected to the head wobbling like a drunken sailor. Only a thin layer of sealant held it in place. I hate these freaking thru-hulls. The loss of this $10 part could sink a boat, as we almost found out on Raven while crossing the Pacific. For such See CRUISING LIFE continued on page 60

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