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Irwin 42 Boat Review Lightning Strikes Pete’s Pub

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Editorial: Hurricanes and the Sailing Industry

By Steve Morrell Letters

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Southern Regional Monthly Weather & Water Temperatures

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Bubba, Trixie & Some History

By Morgan Stinemetz

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Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South

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Our Waterways: Is the Gulf of Mexico Florida’s Toilet?; Sarasota Mooring Field; Gulfport Mooring Field

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Changes in Anchoring in Cocoa

By Roy Laughlin

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Carolina Sailing: Charleston Ocean Racing Association

By Dan Dickison

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Tampa Bay Sailing—in the 50s

By Dave Ellis

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Boat Review: Irwin 42 Ketch

By Phyllis Atha

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Waterway Radio and Cruising Club

By Dave Harris

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Lightning Strikes Boat at Florida Key’s Sea Base

By Capt. George Clements

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Books to Read

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My Baby—Still Sailing After All These Years

By Morgan Stinemetz

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Travels With Angel: Pete’s Pub in Little Harbour

By Rebecca Burg

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

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Toeing the Line

By Joseph Cloidt

Sixty-Nine-Year-Old Sailboat still sailing and winning races. Photo by Morgan Stinemetz. Page 48.

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Marine Marketplace Boat Brokerage Section Classifieds Alphabetical Index of Advertisers Advertisers’ List by Category

COVER: Gone, a J/130 owned by Dick McGillivray, sails in the Wednesday Evening Summer Series in Charleston. Photo by Priscilla Parker.

Irwin 42 ketch boat review. Photo by Phyllis Atha.

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FROM THE HELM Hurricanes & the Sailing Industry Since there are no hurricanes this year (thus far,) and they aren’t sexy anymore, this is our Hurricane Section for September.

Every time I talk to someone in the boating business, I ask them how business is going, and I end up getting a feel for the market. I find many are slow, but some are doing well— some even better than ever.

I generally comment that one thing I have noticed in Manatee County is how many slips are now available. A few years ago, it was the opposite problem and slips were scarce.

Now, slip prices are actually declining here. After mentioning this, almost everyone asks the same question: Why? Sure, the current economy doesn’t help, but I always give the same answer: hurricanes. And if we can help that problem, the boating industry will benefit in the South.

Back in pre-August 2004, boats were selling and marinas were full. SOUTHWINDS was growing (and still is with a record year last season). When Hurricane Charley hit Aug. 13 that year, it shocked a complacent public. Charley was soon followed by Frances, Jeanne and Ivan. When Rita and Katrina hit the following year, the die was cast; there were going to be some changes.

What followed the destroyed boats, marinas and—yes, homes—were higher prices. First, marinas had huge rebuilding costs and their insurance went way up. Slip rates increased. Next, boat insurance rose considerably. But the last straw was insurance for homes, particularly in Florida. It went through the roof, and when you can’t afford the insurance for your home AND your boat, guess what goes first?

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STEVE MORRELL,

EDITOR

So—if we want to give a major boost to the boating industry in the South, we have to work on making boats less risky to insure. It will be good for owners, insurers, manufacturers, marinas and boatyards.

What changes will help (besides lowering home insurance)? I honestly believe that the insurance companies (both homes and boats) have taken advantage of us lately. The storm years of 2004 and 2005 should have been no surprise to them. Companies complained about losses over the previous 10 years or so in hurricane areas, but any insurance company that figures on boat and home losses for only 10 years—and not 30 or 40 or 50—has been asleep or just plain trying to trick us. Forecasters never said the risks were going down in the 30 years I have followed storms. On the contrary, they kept saying, “We are all going to get hit hard eventually.”

The least insurers can do is lower insurance for more protected boats. An example: a big break for boats out of the water and secured? We now know how to do this successfully. I can name other examples, but am I wasting my time with these suggestions to insurers? The industry needs to work together to make boats less risky for insurers and give them reasons to do so—and pressure them to do so (does torture work?). The industry has power when it acts together. It also needs to help marinas and boat manufacturers make it easier and better to secure your boat—and make it less risky for insurers.

How about if the industry comes together and works at this with a major campaign? Right now, the industry isn’t even thinking about this. Time for a change. I have been promoting this for years in SOUTHWINDS, but in the slower economy, maybe someone will listen this year.

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

H.L. Mencken

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

E-mail your letters to editor@southwindsmagazine.com LETTER TO GOVERNOR CRIST We received the below e-mail from Skip Luke about cruising in Florida waters. Skip is encouraging others to send similar letters to raise awareness of treatment of cruisers by some in the marine patrol.

Steve Morrell Editor EDITOR AT SOUTHWINDS, I thought I would send you a copy of the letter that I sent to the governor and the tourism board in Florida. Maybe some more of these letters might help the situation there.

Fair Winds, Skip Luke Governor Charlie Crist Office of Governor, State of Florida The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Dear Governor Crist, We are writing you today with a concern about visiting your state. We are cruising sailors and are planning a long cruise from Texas to the Bahamas in a few months. Of course, we will travel along the Gulf coast and the Keys on our way, plus we also have friends in a few ports along the way.

Our concern has to do with the many reports we have read as to harassment of visiting boaters by some officers of the various Florida water patrols. I am enclosing several letters to the editor concerning harassment as examples. We also hear many reports of communities with hostile attitudes toward visiting boats. The experiences of many of our fellow boaters have left us wishing there was another viable route to the Bahamas without stopping in Florida first.

Our original plans were to spend some time (and money) in Florida, but we have since decided to make as few stops and to spend as little time in your state as possible. We did not know whether you were aware of these problems or not, so decided to point them out.

Sincerely, Edwin Luke Rockport, TX A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE? And tempers flared! Forgive me, but I have never seen a confrontational situation improved or resolved when the contenders behave like belligerent hotheads, which is precisely what “Name Withheld” and you, Mr. Editor, are doing. I, for one, have never had any success in bettering my own position by ranting at the police. Laws, marine and otherwise, are in place because our society, in its wisdom, has perceived the need to set and maintain certain standards of acceptable behavior that conduce to the common good. That said, by their nature, laws are blind to nuance and See LETTERS continued on page 14 News & Views for Southern Sailors

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LETTERS thus cannot anticipate and accommodate all situations. It is in this hazy gray area that those who infract, and those who enforce, our laws must engage in reasoned, civil negotiation, and I stress civil. Ranting at the cops for being insensitive and inflexible in doing their job by enforcing the law is a nonstarter. Being a hard-nosed enforcer of the law is also a non-starter. What is needed here is a little give and take on both sides, otherwise we have what

Cool Hand Luke described, classically, as “a failure to communicate.” Hotheadedness simply galvanizes initial positions into rigid inflexibility and guarantees a lose-lose situation. Polite, measured, civil discourse might not always yield a desired result in the short run, but unlike the hot-headed alternative, it does not slam doors and preclude further productive negotiation. Cool heads don’t always prevail, but they certainly do so more often

than hot ones. Let’s give civil discourse a chance.

Cap’n Ironlegs (a.k.a. David Laing) S/V Roundelay, Planet Earth (currently, Punta Gorda, FL) David: Yes—you make a good point, but when I hear of police on the water, dressed in combat fatigues and with police dogs, enforcing laws that are victimless—meaning they are protecting us from ourselves— then I am not sure we are close enough to carry on a civil discourse. The gulf is perhaps too wide. Sorry, but that’s how I see it.

What makes it even more of a concern is that this is all new—we didn’t have this type of enforcement in previous years—and the police who enforce these laws in this manner see nothing wrong with this, as though this is good for society.

And I don’t accept for a minute the argument from those who say this is justified because of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001.

Editor DAVIS INSTRUMENTS GOES BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY I am one of the many people who is guilty of writing a letter only when something is wrong. As a result of sailing for almost 40 years, I’ve had a lot of things go wrong. Most of the time it was my fault, but I tried to blame someone else for my errors.

I recently made another error when I picked up my Davis handbearing compass without putting on the lanyard. Yes—you guessed it. I dropped it and broke off the rear sight, which went overboard. I tried in vain to blame it on someone else, but I was alone on the boat. Being unable to find a way to improvise or repair the compass, I wrote to Davis instruments inquiring as to the possibility of it being repaired. I was told to mail it to them and they would repair or replace it. Two weeks later—to my surprise— I received a new one in the mail—with NO CHARGE. It is so reassuring to know that in this day of dog-eat-dog business, there is still a company out there that really cares about backing up its products and maintaining good relations with its customers.

I just want everyone to know that America is still alive and healthy, and some companies show that they care

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about their customers.

Paul Atkinson Plant City, FL Paul: I too had a similar experience with a set of binoculars by Tasco and was amazed when they sent me a new pair that was the next model up in quality—only because they were out of stock in my model and didn’t want me to wait. It was more amazing because the damage was not caused by the product, but by someone who was on my boat. If I ever buy another pair of binoculars, I’ll buy Tasco.

Editor GREEN DYE IN YOUR HEAD? I read last March in Cruising World a blurb about a new technique that Fish and Wildlife officers were going to employ to catch sailors who discharge raw sewage into Florida’s waterways.

Officers are going to use a special green dye that reacts with raw sewage and generates a telltale streak of iridescence. While I don’t recommend that anyone discharge his

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sewage into the nation’s waterways, I can’t help thinking that this approach amounts to scapegoating sailors, and can only strengthen the existing stereotype of boaters being a “major source” of water pollution.

They are not. Relatively speaking the amount of sewage released into the water pales in comparison to the pollution generated by shoreside development. In the latter case we have nitrate fertilizers, pesticides, VOCs (volatile organic compounds such as oil and gas), and the occasional overflow of septic tanks. Storm run-off from development, agriculture, and industries, such as the pulp mills in Fernandina Beach, are “the” major sources of water pollution in Florida.

While I was anchored in the harbor last winter at Fernandina Beach, the manager of the city marina, Coleman Langshaw, suggested to the local paper that liveaboards (there were three old men anchored in the harbor who fit this description, including myself) would eventually be asked to vacate the harbor. This

being so because the EPA was trying to reduce the level of pollution. While reading this last sentence, try to picture three small sailboats anchored in front of the massive Rayonier pulp mill, its dark smokestacks belching a foul-smelling vapor strong enough to make your eyes water.

I would suggest, as a matter of comparison, that three old men living quietly on their sailboats are relatively harmless. But the stereotype persists, and it is an endless source of resentment because I know that sailors (including most powerboaters) do not want to damage the waterways they love. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for profit-driven shoreside developers. They want nice green lawns and gardens that are free of weeds and insects, and a view of the water that is equally pristine, which is to say, free of boats. This stereotype of the boater as polluter, I believe, is utilized and propagated by developers and municipalities to better control See LETTERS continued on page 14

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LETTERS and restrict the use of the nation’s waterways. Ultimately, it provides a convenient excuse to harass sailors.

In any event, any sailor dumb enough to get caught will be fined $250, and I can’t help wondering how the Fish and Wildlife officers plan on dispersing this green dye. Are they going to try to sneak up on suspicious vessels and quietly sprinkle the dye into the vessel’s wake? Are they going to disperse the dye over a large area and then hover overhead in a helicopter and watch for boats that leave an iridescent streak? It’s hard to understand how this green “crap trap” can be implemented without detection. I also have trouble with polluting the water to catch an occasional polluter. This strategy seems self-defeating to me. And what about the fish? As this plan takes effect, maybe we’ll see some new species emerge; green grouper, green mackerel, green barracuda—or a green snorkeler?

Harry Knickerbocker, Onboard Victory of Burnham Harry: I couldn’t agree with you more. Read the piece on water pollution in the “Our Waterways” section. It gives one perspective on how much sewage is dumped in our waters from onshore facilities.

It shouldn’t be a surprise to people how much raw sewage is dumped into our waterways—it’s regularly reported in the newspapers. Only problem is that most people don’t read to get their news, and TV and radio sure don’t report on these spills.

I used to cruise to Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island off California’s coast. It was like a parking lot for boats, with about 250 moorings in an enclosed small harbor. When you brought your boat in and after you were secured to a mooring, the harbor patrol came around and dumped lime-green dye in your toilet. If I recall, they inspected nothing, just dumped dye in your toilet. Since the harbor was surrounded by hills (a problem in the southern coastal waters), someone up higher (I believe they had a camera running) could easily see if there was any green being dumped. If you were caught, you were kicked out and not allowed back for one year. It kept the waters crystal clear, and you felt they were clean (I went swimming in the harbor every morning). Of course, those offshore waters do not feel onshore pollution from nearby sources like other harbors, and the waters are clean anyway. The system worked great, but in Florida, where so much crap is dumped into our waters from other sources, I would consider it a joke to do it with boats (besides the helicopter costs in monitoring it), unless they wanted to start dumping that dye in all the land toilets. Now that would be a real test. The whole state would have lime-green waters.

I wonder if talk radio ever reports—or talks about—when city sewage systems dump raw sewage in our waters? Of course, it’s generally only a few hundred thousand to a few million gallons when it happens. What’s the political perspective on that to talk about?

Editor

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

NORTHERN GULF COAST Pensacola, FL 74º lo – 91º hi Gulfport, MS 74º lo – 91º hi Water Temperature – 85º

WEST FLORIDA St. Petersburg 76º lo – 88º hi Naples 73º lo – 90º hi Water Temperature St. Petersburg – 84º Naples – 86º

CAROLINAS AND GEORGIA Cape Hatteras, NC 69º lo – 81º hi Savannah, GA 67º lo – 86º hi Water Temperature Cape Hatteras, NC – 76º Savannah Beach, GA – 81º

EAST FLORIDA Daytona Beach - 72º lo – 89º hi Jacksonville Beach - 73º lo – 85º hi Water Temperature Daytona Beach – 82º Jacksonville Beach – 82º

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Miami Beach – 76º lo – 89º hi Stuart – 74º lo – 89º hi Water Temperature Miami Beach – 83º Stuart – 81º Gulfstream Current – 2.5 knots

FLORIDA KEYS Key West 79º lo – 88º hi Water Temperature Key West – 86º

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS Go to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list of youth sailing programs in the Southern coastal states, www.southwindsmagazine.com. The list was printed in the April 2006 issue.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING Sail & Power Squadron Anchoring Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, Sept. 24 The St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron will be holding a two-hour seminar on anchoring at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center on Wednesday Sept. 24 at 7-9 p.m. Cost is $25. An additional family member may attend without materials for $5. A maximum of 20 students will be allowed. Pre-registration is required.

The Sailing Center is located at 250 2nd Ave SE, at Southeast Florida Sailing and Boating News Wanted SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for writers to cover sailing and boating news from southeast Florida— Martin, Broward, Palm Beach, Dade. Articles and news wanted on racing, waterways issues, boaters’ rights, mooring fields, businesses, etc. Please contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com.

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Demens Landing in downtown St. Petersburg. For more information, go to www.boating-stpete.org, or call (727) 363-8016.

Sailing Classes. Fall 2008. Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Gulfport, FL. Adult basic sailing class begins Wednesday, Sept. 10. Includes five Wednesday evening classes as well as four weekend waterfront sailing sessions. $225. Students will put classroom theory into practice using our new Catalina fleet. Cost includes classroom materials and US SAILIING Association Basic Keelboat manual.

For registration information, go to www.sailbcyc.org or call BCYC at (727) 321-7295, or Jennifer Rogers at (727) 3457544. Pre-registration required. Boca Ciega Yacht Club is a local not-for-profit sailing club that promotes sailing activities throughout the Tampa Bay area and offers youth sailing courses free to community children each summer.

Monthly Boating Safety Courses 2008 Schedule in Fort Pierce, FL Boating safety course designed for the recreational boater, to encourage safety on the water. This one-day boating course emphasizes safety on the water to enhance the boating experience and to increase confidence on the water. The course is state of Florida approved for those 21 and under to obtain their Florida state boaters license. Dates in 2008 are Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 15. Classes are usually very full.

Call and reserve space on the preferred program date. $36 (+ $10 for each additional family member).

Courses are held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Flotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, 1400 Seaway

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Dr., Fort Pierce. (772) 579-3395 Stephanie, or (772) 3213041 Gary, or e-mail stephcgaux@hotmail.com.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses, Jacksonville, FL Safe boating Saturdays. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Sept. 13, Meets Florida legal requirements for boater education. Most insurance companies offer discounts to program graduates. Mike Christnacht.

(904) 502-9154.www.uscgajaxbeach. com/boatsafety.html.

Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs.

St. Petersburg, FL Tuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Satisfies the Florida boater safety education requirements. Eleven lessons, every Tuesday. Boating skills and seamanship programs, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg.

Lessons include: which boat for you, equipment, trailering, lines and knots, boat handling, signs, weather, rules, introduction to navigation, inland boating and radio. (727) 8233753. Don’t wait until next summer to have your children qualify for a state of Florida boater safety ID, possibly lower

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your boaters insurance premium or just hone your safe boating skills.

Boating Safety Courses, St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. Six-week public boating course begins every Monday.

Includes safety information plus basic piloting; charts, course plotting, latitude/longitude and dead reckoning.

Satisfies Florida’s under age 21 boater requirements. (727) 867-3088. Other courses continuously offered. (727) 565-4453. www.boating-stpete.org.

Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public Boating Programs America’s Boating Course, weekend course, two lessons— Sept. 13-14. Navigation program (includes charting tools): 8 lessons. Class days: Oct. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27.

For more information on upcoming education programs or to request a free vessel safety check call (727) 4698895 or visit www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. Click on Public Education Programs. America’s boating course and other courses regularly posted on the Web site.

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North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Ongoing adults sailing programs. Family sailing. 2-6 people; 2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30’ keelboat. $50-$240. www.ncmm-friends.org, maritime@ncmail.net, (252) 7287317. Reservations/information: call The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638 Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating Course The Ruskin flotilla each month offers a boating safety course in Ruskin, but has found that many boaters do not have the time to attend the courses, so they are now also offering a home study course at $30. Additional family members will be charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests will be held bi-monthly.

Entry into the course will also allow participants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.

BOAT SHOWS Tampa Boat Show. Sept. 5-7.

Tampa Bay’s oldest and longest running boat show. Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. NMMA. (954) 441-3220. www.tampaboatshow.com. 10-8 p.m.16 and older, $9. 13-15, $5. 12 and under, free.

REVIEW YOUR BOAT

SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. We found readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or˜is it fast?

Have you made changes? What changes would you like? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com for more specifics and specifications on photos needed.

Articles must be sent by e-mail or on disc. We pay for the reviews, too.

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Southeast U.S. Boat Show, Jacksonville, FL Sept. 19-21 This is a new boat show put on by the producer of the spring boat show in Jacksonville for the last 12 years. The show will be held at the Prime Osborn Convention center. Boats will be exhibited on land at the center and in the water at the Landing, adjacent to the convention center. The show will feature power, sail, freshwater and saltwater fishing boats, yachts, kayaks and boating accessories. For more information: (904) 673-0093, southeastusboatshow@yahoo.com, www.southeastusboatshow.com.

Oct 3-5. 22nd Daytona Beach Boat Show. Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Daytona Beach. Marine Industries Association of Florida. www.DaytonaBeachboatshow.com.

Oct 30-Nov. 3 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Bahia Mar Yachting Center. Fort Lauderdale. Largest boat show in the world, covering six sites. Over 1,600 vessels with 160 super yachts, marine supplies, accessories, electronics.

Cost: Adults $18, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. 2-day ticket $34. Fri-Sun 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The show is open at $32 for a show preview to all on Thursday, Oct. 25.

(954) 764-7642. www.showmanagement.com.

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS Oct 3-5. 22nd Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival and Boat Show.

Morehead City, NC. www.ncseafoodfestival.org.

Oct. 11-12. Beaufort Shrimp Festival. Shrimp cooked every way. Local restaurants offer their specialties. Beaufort, SC. www.sneadsferry.org/festival/scf_beaufort_shrimpfest.htm Oct. 9-12. 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival.

Gulfshores, Alabama, public beach. www.nationalshrimpfestival.com/

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Oct. 31 - Nov. 1. Florida Seafood Festival. Apalachicola, FL. The state’s oldest maritime exhibit. The three-day event annually draws thousands of visitors to this scenic historic town at the mouth of the Apalachicola River.

The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and displays under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. Some of the notable events include oyster eating, oyster shucking, a parade, a 5k Redfish Run and a Blessing of the Fleet. (888) 653-8011. www.floridaseafoodfestival.com Oct. 18-19. 39th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival.

Parade, arts and crafts, lots of seafood. 9-5 p.m. This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great food in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning. In addition on this weekend, there is an open house at the lighthouse on Seahorse Key, the big island 3 miles to the west of Cedar Key. Explore the light, look at the exhibits and wander this beautiful island. Shuttle boats are available at City Marina.

Be sure to remember your camera and binoculars! www.cedarkey.org

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Oct. 25-26. 27th Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival. Children’s area, live entertainment and fishing expo. The arts and craft show is designed with a nautical theme. A bounty of fresh seafood featuring our favorite Madeira Beach Grouper. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Johns Pass Village, Madeira Beach. www.johnspass.com/specialevents.cfm.

■ OTHER EVENTS

The International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), Miami Beach, Oct. 6-8 This year’s conference will again be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and there is an extensive seminar series plan. The conference has traditionally presented speakers from the industry who present seminars on the most advanced manufacturing processes on all subjects related to boatbuilding, from business to technology. With 55 seminar sessions planned, this year’s program will cover a wide range of topics.

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The technical seminars are organized and presented by the American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association, the American Boat & Yacht Council, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Professional Boatbuilder and WoodenBoat magazines.

Along with the seminar series, there will be more than 900 exhibitors in four exhibit halls, along with an outdoor demonstration area where professional boatbuilders will be demonstrating the latest technology in the industry.

For more information and to register—there is limited space available for exhibitors—contact Tina Sanderson at (802) 879-8324, or Anne Dunbar at (716) 662-4708. The Web site for the IBEX show is www.ibexshow.com.

1st Annual Nautical Trader Marine Flea Market, Nokomis, FL, Oct. 18 The Nautical Trader, seller of used and new marine goods, will hold its first annual marine flea market in its parking lot on Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited to the first 20 people who sign up. Cost is $15 for sellers and buyers enter for free. Sellers should call (941) 488-0766, or e-mail at gordon2777@aol.com to reserve space or more informa-

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tion. Only marine goods will be allowed to be sold.

The store will host two seminars on fishing including rigging, techniques, and rod and reel setups at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with Capt.

Mike Rose and John Mathers who works at the store. They will be covering inshore and offshore fishing. There will also be two seminars on basic boat repair, maintenance, sail rigging, and an open Q & A session with representatives from Inshore Yacht Services Inc. at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The Nautical Trader will also offer a 10 percent discount for all store-owned products on the day of the flea market. Nearby Captain Eddie’s restaurant will also be offering a 10 percent discount on food during the event for people attending. The store will supply a coupon to identify customers as a participant in the flea market.

For more information on the Nautical Trader, go to www.nauticaltrader.net.

11th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market, Cortez, FL, Oct. 25 The 11th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market will be held at the Seafood Shack Marina, 4110 127th Street West, Cortez,

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on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public with lots of free parking. There is a $10 per space (equal to a car parking space) charge for sellers only. Bring your own table. There are no plans for it to rain.

Lots of used boat stuff, some new boat stuff, too, buy or trade. You might even see some boat stuff you wouldn’t let your dog chew on. Guaranteed you will meet a lot of boaters (or interesting people) and have a good time. So dig out and dust off all that old boat stuff, and bring it on down (or you could just keep it until you can’t remember what it was ever going to be used for). Take the whole family (or leave the kids home to play some more video games) and join us.

Come out and find a great deal or just look around and have a good time. For more information, call (941) 792-9100.

operating. That is incorrect. Officials held a ceremony in celebration of the completion of the tall bridge being completed, but it has not yet been opened for traffic since the approaches must still be completed before it can be used.

Consequently, vehicular traffic is still using the drawbridge and boats must still wait for the bridge to open. The bridge is supposed to be completed and open for traffic, and the drawbridge permanently opened (before being dismantled), sometime in October.

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In June, Sail America and Show Management announced they will merge shows to create the St. Pete Boat Show and Strictly Sail. The new show will be held Dec. 4-7 in St. Petersburg.

Exhibitor packets are now available. The booth exhibitors will have their own sail section in a tent with all other exhibitors.

There will be a special dock dedicated to sailboats, and there will be seminars in the tents at the show. The seminars are organized and administered by Sail America.

The show is an opportunity for exhibitors to contact

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Exhibitor Space Now Available for Sign-up at St. Pete Boat Show and Strictly Sail

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many who generally only go to the powerboat show, and the joint power and sail show will be an opportunity for sailboat manufacturers and dealers, and marine gear manufactures and sellers, to reach a market of boaters who are currently considering sailboats as an option for getting on the water with the higher cost of today’s fuel.

The show is also an opportunity for those exhibitors who traditionally paid and exhibited at both the sail and power shows in St. Petersburg.

For more information, go to www.showmanagement. com and go to the “For Exhibitors Only” page, or call (954) 764-7642.

Discover Pensacola Bay Sailing Festival Celebrates City’s 450th Anniversary

By Kim Kaminski Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna discovered an area on August 15, 1559, known today as the city of Pensacola. The city will celebrate its 450th anniversary throughout the upcoming year.

Not only is Pensacola the home of the Emmanuel Point II

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shipwreck (the second oldest ship in the country), discovered in 2007 by University of West Florida archeology students, it is also home to many other historical landmarks and artifacts relating to our country’s early years, landmarks such as the Old Christ Church in the historic Pensacola Village, which is known as the oldest church in America still on its original site, or the landmark site known as the place where the first Catholic Mass was held in the United States on Pensacola Beach shortly after the sailors arrived in 1559.

Gulf Sailing.com will be one of the sponsors to help in the celebration of the city of Pensacola, and starting in October, will be promoting knowledge about the bay to the public. Pensacola Bay is the oldest deepwater harbor in North America with a long history in seafaring—from Don Tristan de Luna’s ships to the steam-powered ships of industry and fishing to the sailboats of today.

For more information on the Discover Pensacola Bay Sailing Festival, visit www.gulfsailing.com or visit Celebrate Pensacola at the following Web site: www.visitpensacola.com/celebratepensacola/events.asp.

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OUR WATERWAYS

Is the Gulf of Mexico Florida’s Toilet?

By Steve Morrell With talk of drilling for oil off Florida’s shores, many were surprised to hear about a recent report titled, “The Gulf of Mexico — Florida’s Toilet,” by the Clean Water Network of Florida (www.cwn-se.org). The head of the organization said that what Florida is already doing to the Gulf of Mexico is 100 times worse than the risk of pollution from offshore drilling.

The report gave the following reason that shows a need for such a study: “According to the 2007 EPA Gulf of Mexico National Estuary Program Coastal Condition report, every program estuary on Florida’s gulf shows degradation, with the main culprit cited as being ‘excess nitrogen pollution and stormwater runoff.’ ” The report concentrated on sewage being dumped along Florida’s west coast into the Gulf, and it based its findings on information it gathered in coastal cities and counties from 2003-2008. It called the Gulf “Florida’s toilet” because of the amount of untreated sewage being dumped into it. The report says the cause is sewage treatment facilities that have not kept up with the state’s growth, and that weak laws and lax enforcement have had little effect in controlling the problem.

Is it the boats or the land-based toilets that are spoiling Florida’s waters?

The report discussed many of the problems caused by not only sewage, but land runoff of nutrients into the waters—much of which has been linked to algal blooms, which have a detrimental effect on sea life and humans. The report stated, “The causes of this over-nutrification are many, and include overuse of fertilizers and industrial discharges. However, a significant contributor to this problem is the many millions of gallons of essentially untreated, or poorly treated sewage that is discharged into our surface and ground waters every day.”

The report cited another report by a group called Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), that claims payment of fines was the method used to deal with the water pollution—otherwise known as “pay to pollute.”

The PEER report also stated that the average penalty has declined by about 60 percent from 2006 to 2007, even though violations increased over that period. What this essentially means is that it is cheaper for a polluter to pay a fine than it is to do anything about the problem.

In defense of the existing system, one Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson said that 99.99 percent of all domestic wastewater in the state—1.7-billion gallons a day—is handled “without incident.” No comment was made about the .01 percent, which means that on average, 170,000 gallons a day are handled with incident.

The report cited a common misconception the public has about sewage treatment: “The public assumption is that raw sewage is piped to a wastewater treatment plant, and all of its contaminants removed by treatment technology. The reality is that most of Florida’s sewage collection and treatment systems either do not treat wastewater to a high enough standard

Tampa Bay Marina Decision Postponed The fate of the Tampa Bay Marina (see “Our Waterways” in the July issue) was postponed for two months when the Tampa City Council decided at their meeting on Aug. 7 that they did not have enough time to prepare and give serious consideration to the issues involved. The marina case will be heard at another meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. Over 30 supporters of the marina showed up in August, and they are hoping to get 75 supporters to show up at the October meeting.

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in the first place, or because of accidents, poor maintenance, or overloaded systems, they allow a large number of bacteria, toxins, nutrients and other contaminants to enter the environment. For example, ‘spray irrigation’ of treated wastewater that is high in nutrients regularly spews millions of gallons into surface and groundwater, where they may pollute water bodies or contaminate drinking water supplies.”

The report stated that accidental spills, leaky pipes and poor water quality standards are the cause of the problem and recommends stronger laws, better enforcement, improved and expanded treatment facilities and more money for wastewater treatment.

The report can be viewed at www.bcwaternews. com/FloridaWaterNews/articles/2008/0627-sewage-finalreport.pdf. It is also available on the SOUTHWINDS Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com, on the “Our Waterways” page.

cent of the waste. All the counties involved opposed ending the practice. If we could just get the FWC to call these sewage systems “houseboats,” it is possible we could speed up the process.

Sarasota Mooring Field Mired in…Something—Again

By Harmon Heed

Editor’s Note: The Clean Water Network report did not mention sewage going into the rest of Florida’s waters—like the 300 million gallons of minimally treated sewage (a treatment level that leaves the sewage still unsafe to touch) that Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties intentionally dump daily off their coasts, although they recently agreed to end the practice, meaning they have till 2018—10 years from now—to treat it at a higher level.

They have till 2025—17 years from now—to reuse at least 60 perThe current anchorage in Sarasota—proposed location of Sarasota’s mooring field. Photo by Steve Morrell.

The City of Sarasota’s proposed mooring field is once again mired in the murky waters of bureaucracy. That’s nothing new, though. Since 1959, when a public marina was first proposed —and then rejected by voters in a referendum— boats on the waterfront have been a controversial subject.

Finally—with $600,000 of bond and general fund money— a marina was completed in 1965.

In 1968, the contract rights to the marina were purchased from Gulf Oil by Marina Jack, i.e., Jack Graham, who took on the 30-year lease of the property from the city. It was a sweet deal; Jack paid only three percent of his gross

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OUR WATERWAYS to the city for rent. Contracts like that often require twice that amount of gross as rent. Many lease extensions were made till the expiration date was extended till 2027.

In 2005, Bob Soran, the majority owner of Jack Graham, Inc, asked for another 20-year extension, till 2047. He recently acquired O’Leary’s Tiki Hut on city-owned Island Park and asked that lease be extended for thirty-three years— also till 2047. In exchange for the lease extensions, JGI agreed to a slight increase in its gross rent percentage and would manage the mooring field. (In 2006, it is reported that JGI paid the city $327,000 rent on gross sales of just under $11,000,000—and reportedly paid no property tax. Plus, the city maintained the landscaping in parking areas and on Island Park.)

In 2005, the city gave JGI the lease extension it requested and entered an agreement that JGI would assume, without competitive bids, management of the mooring field. By the time 2047 rolls around, the Bayfront Park lease will have been in effect with one company for 80 years without once having been put out for public bidding. And, for the first 40 years, no outside, independent audit was conducted.

That began to bother some of the city commissioners. In January, after the first of the mooring field proposals were passed last December, Commissioner Dick Clapp renewed questions about the “sweetheart deal” made between the city and JGI. He asked for an audit of JGI’s claimed expenditures, proposed operating expenses and an appraisal of the use of city land and resources by JGI. Mayor LouAnn Palmer stated there was no point conducting an in-depth analysis since the lease will not expire for 40 more years.

In March, the city commissioners hired consultant Barry Abrahamson to do an in-depth analysis. He found some potential problems, including an apparent flaw in the lease that in a few years will obligate the city to pay $80,000 a year, now paid by JGI, for state submerged lands. But, because of mitigating factors, the report states, “While we could see some opportunity for improvement, we cannot

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say that lease was unreasonable.”

That answer isn’t satisfactory for Commissioner Clapp and fellow Commissioner Kelly Kirschner. They may ask for more study. In September, the mooring field once more settles on the commission’s agenda. After so many meetings, studies and so much money spent, it is in its chamber that the project has stagnated.

Pinellas County Applauds Gulfport’s Mooring Field

By Cathy Salustri Pinellas County Commissioner Susan Latvala commended the city of Gulfport “for their thinking forward on this and funding a great new addition to their city and the boating community” just before adding her voice to the August 5 vote unanimously approving the proposed mooring field in Gulfport Harbor.

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting as the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Control Authority, heard from Gulfport residents, city staff, and boaters before approving the city of Gulfport’s application for a mooring field. Although dissenters spoke at the meeting, the Authority heard from a healthy pack of mooring field supporters as well.

The next step for Gulfport is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) approval. Both agencies have a window of opportunity to review the application and ask questions.

Should those opposed to the mooring field voice their opposition to the project, either or both agencies could hold another public meeting.

If both agencies approve the permit application, the city will fund a mooring field capable of accommodating 50 boats, although the permit will allow up to 100 moorings.

The city’s budget forecasts show that it expects the mooring field “to be self supporting,” according to Gulfport city manager Tom Brobeil.

Plans for the mooring field include allowing some liveaboard boaters indefinitely under certain circumstances.

Liveaboards would sign three-month contracts, renewable based on “good behavior,” Brobeil told the BCC. To help make living on a mooring field easier, the city will purchase a pump-out vessel that the city’s harbormaster will use to pump out moored boats. The city may also reopen parts of Gulfport beach for dinghy traffic, at least temporarily, to allow boaters easier access to the city.

The city’s Leisure Services Director, Jim O’Reilly, said Gulfport “was not currently discussing” allowing liveaboards at the municipal marina.

“If that’s something in the future the community would like to explore, the ordinance prohibiting liveaboards at our marina would have to be changed by City Council. It’s not something we foresee at this time,” O’Reilly told SOUTHWINDS. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Docking in Cocoa FL Going Through Changes

By Roy Laughlin Docking is limited to three hours at Cocoa’s waterfront.

While the three-hour limit is loosely enforced during the day, overnight docking is restricted more vigorously.

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owntown Cocoa started along the Indian River waterfront, and its public waterfront still sprawls for hundreds of feet north and south of the State Road 520 causeway. It has always been a stopping point for local sailors and those in transit between the Caribbean and points north on the ICW. In the last couple of decades, a redevelopment project has made Cocoa not only a place where people could stop, it made it a place sailors wanted to stop. When so many did stop, Brevard County and Cocoa officials made some missteps managing the waterfront dockage and mooring.

Many of the county’s and city’s policies have now been clarified and coordinated to make use of waterfront facilities a little bit easier and a whole lot more understandable. Here is a synopsis of the rules as of summer 2008: Docking: Boaters may tie up to finger piers near the boat ramps and to the T-pier facing south from Lee Winner Park for up to three hours. This rule is enforced by Cocoa’s “volunteer cops.” The three-hour rule is loosely enforced during the day. The city is attempting to vigorously enforce a “no overnight docking” policy. (More on this below).

Anchoring: Anchoring is concentrated south of the power lines running parallel to and south of the SR 520 causeway.

Until last year, people were anchoring between the power lines and the causeway. The areas where people are anchoring are both north and south of the Oleander Point condominiums. Rockledge, whose city limit is just south of Oleander Point, does not allow liveaboard yachters and restricts anchoring to two days. The city has not routinely enforced this rule in the absence of problems. Brevard County has jurisdiction on the east side of the ICW off Cocoa and Rockledge. Anchoring there is permitted with fewer restrictions. Whether a “no-anchoring” rule between the power lines and the SR 520 causeway is a regulation promulgated by any authority is not clear. But it is a good practice, providing safe access to the docks and boating ramps in the park.

indefinitely tying up to the piers, including the finger piers in Cocoa’s more recently constructed Riverfront Park. In addition, there were complaints that people were bringing their boats to those piers for servicing by mechanics and canvas-makers. In those cases, the boats might be there for hours or perhaps several days. The county responded by stopping all docking at the T-pier. Docking continued at the finger piers near the boat ramps. Space at the finger piers was clearly inadequate.

Additional confusion arose when the county posted signs on the T-pier. They were worded as “No Mooring,” when the intention was to stop “docking.” That created a confusion-engendered controversy because boaters anchored thought that they were being targeted. In the meantime, people who were tying to the dock did not think it affected them because they were docking, not mooring.

Early in 2008, Brevard County reopened the T-pier to docking for periods no longer than three hours, and the city of Cocoa coordinated with county policy. City docks adopted the three-hour policy as well. According to Wendy Widman, Cocoa’s assistant city manager, the city will continue to follow the county’s lead on time limits in both Riverfront Park and Lee Winner Park.

Jack Masson mentioned one important consideration for boaters tying up to the T-pier: It was never intended for and is not now structurally strong enough to hold large boats. At one point, a party boat tied to it, and that resulted in some structural damage. The T-pier will certainly hold sailboats under 30 feet and motorboats of approximately that length as well. Sailors should not rely on it to hold boats safely under strong winds from the southeast. It is not suitable for hurricane docking. In spite of the recent past, the riverfront in Cocoa is again as accessible to the public as it ever was.

If the public could only afford gas to get there.

Docking and mooring regulations have a long and confused recent history along the waterfront in Cocoa. Brevard County built the first park there, Lee Winner Park, in the 1970s. The park included boat ramps, and the large T-pier facing south into the Indian River. According to Jack Masson, operations director of the central district, Brevard County Parks and Recreation, that pier was built with funding from the Florida Boating Improvement Program, so it certainly was intended for use by boaters.

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CORA, the Embodiment of Racing in Charleston

By Dan Dickison Cover photo: Gone, a J/130 owned by Dick McGillivray, sails in the Wednesday Evening Summer Series in Charleston. Photo by Priscilla Parker.

Wednesday evening summer racing in Charleston.

Photo by Priscilla Parker.

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mble down to Charleston’s High Battery at the confluence of the Cooper and Ashley rivers any Wednesday evening in the summer and you’re apt to be entertained by a sizeable collection of sailboats, each working its way through the harbor’s olive-green tide. With anywhere from 45 to 60 boats out there on a given day, these proceedings might seem chaotic to some and choreographed to others. Regardless of the perception, they represent the backbone of sailboat racing in the holy city—the Wednesday Evening Summer Series.

If those weekly races are the backbone, then the Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA)—the membership-based organization that administers them—is the lifeblood. Founded in 1967, CORA has always been a grassroots collection of individuals dedicated to the promotion of sailing through a steady diet of races, meetings, parties and assorted sailing-oriented gatherings. Throughout four 36 September 2008

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decades of existence, the organization has matured and grown, yet it owns no docks, no clubhouse, and essentially no boats. CORA does have a respectable bank account, an active Web site, and a good collection of race management equipment, but its real assets are its 340-plus members; a resourceful, committed group whose collective efforts have helped the organization evolve into the most active and influential sailing entity in Charleston—the de facto heart of competitive sailing here.

Okay—enough with the corporeal metaphors. The point is: Sailboat racing in Charleston owes much to CORA. Ask Jay Cook, the current commodore of the organization and an active participant in its racing series. Cook, who grew up sailing YFlyers and Lasers in Charleston, professes, “Our members are involved in almost every regatta or event that takes place here—definitely as competitors, but also as organizers.” According to Cook, this investment of energy stems directly from the organization’s central mission of promoting the sport in a fun, inclusive way.

“We now have 92 boat-owning members, and that’s great, but where we’re considerably up is among associate (non-boat-owning) members. We’ve got 250 active associates. We’re accustomed to having between 175 and 190, so that increase is huge. I think it’s a very healthy sign for sailing in our area.”

From September through May each year, CORA members congregate once a month at the Charleston Yacht Club for their meetings. The usual business—introducing new members, going over the impending schedule, and making announcements, etc.—gets conducted quickly, and the group often segues into some sort of educational presentation. Occasionally it’s a rules chalk talk or a sail trim session.

The idea is to offer information to those less indoctrinated in racing as a means of furthering their participation. Of course, there’s always a strong emphasis on keeping the proceedings congenial and fun.

That formula appears sound. CORA’s growth, explains Cook, extends well beyond increased membership. “We’ve seen steady growth in other areas, like the number of boats that compete in Charleston Race Week—our premier regatta—and in the number of events we offer and the participation in those. This year, for what is likely the first time, we had more CORA/Charleston boats in the Gulfstreamer race than boats from Florida. Also, entries in the ’07 Charleston www.southwindsmagazine.com

Volunteers at Charleston Race Week. Photo by Priscilla Parker.

Sailors wait for wind during a summer evening race in Charleston Harbor. Photo by Priscilla Parker.

to Bermuda Race were up, and I expect further growth in ’09…Our sponsors have been very helpful, and we have seen growth in the number of sponsors and their commitments, too. It seems that the better our events get, the more sponsors we attract.”

Among the most significant metrics, says Cook, is the fact that CORA participants have raised more than $1-million through Charleston’s annual Leukemia Cup Regatta in just 12 years. But he also gauges the organization’s achievement by how well Charleston boats do when they travel. “We had two boats win their respective classes at Key West Race Week this year, and six CORA owners took their boats to the Bahamas for Regatta Time in the Abacos this summer.”

Much of the success that Cook mentions stems from deliberate changes made years ago by CORA leaders intent on increasing participation in the organization’s events.

First, they moved Charleston Race Week from midsummer to early spring. This ensured stronger, more consistent wind and the possibility that more out-of-town participants might attend as many race boats characteristically migrate north from Florida and the Caribbean at that time of year.

Then, years later, the organization added more off-season events to its schedule, like a series of frost-bite races that now extend from January to early March. More recently, in response to increasing interest in offshore sailing, CORA established the Offshore Sailing Challenge, which has evolved into a series of five distance events that begin in late March and culminate in early September. To prepare its members for these contests, which range in length from 30 to 250 miles, the organization orchestrated three brief safety seminars over the past winter.

Cook admits that participation in the Offshore Sailing Challenge is growing slowly. He calls it a work in progress.

“There’s really no magic to all of this,” he says of growing the sport. “Whether it’s a distance race or the regular Wednesday evening races, our race committee volunteers really make things happen for us and have a huge impact on our success. They devise good courses and well-managed starts, which all help to ensure success…I guess the No. 1 reason we’re growing is plain old fun. We race hard and play hard. The after-race parties at Charleston Yacht Club on Wednesday nights are well-attended with lots of bragging from the winners and excuses from the losers.”

Despite all this fun and success, there’s still one goal that has eluded Cook and his fellow CORA crusaders—sharing their enjoyment of the sport with more young people.

“We’ve made some progress in this area,” he says, “and we plan to continue the effort of translating our passion for this sport to young people.” Translating the passion is essentially what CORA is all about. Cook offers the final word on that: “There are a lot of masts sticking up in all of the marinas here in Charleston, and we want to get those boats out on the water. We’re doing that by offering different opportunities and different types of events, and I think we’re slowly succeeding.”

Membership in CORA for boat owners is $150 per year; for nonboat owners it’s $35. To find out more about CORA and its activities, log on to www.charlestonoceanracing.org.

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Tampa Bay Sailing – in the ’50s

By Dave Ellis

THE big diesel engines droned on. They were running all the time. But it was at night that they seemed the loudest.

When they were on the barge way over near Pass-a-Grille pumping sand and water up on the mangroves of Mud Key, it was not so loud. But now they were right across the bay from our Gulfport home.

Every few minutes, above the drone of the diesel, there would be: Clank-clank-clinkity clink…….CLUNK, CLUNK, clink clink, clink…..

Down that long, floating metal pipe would go a big conch or whelk, or maybe the bones of a prehistoric monster or pirate’s treasure. often reflected on what that pretty queen conch was thinking as it was zipping along that pipe, only to be splashed onto the new land and covered with more sand and silt and shells from the nearby bay.

I know some of those shells were big. About five years ago in 1952 the old hermit Silas Dent died. My dad knew where he kept his shells to sell. We sailed out to the gap that goes to the Gulf between Pine Key and Cabbage Key. In the mangroves near the east entrance on the south side of the channel was an old rotten skiff. There was a treasure of huge conchs on it. We must have been the first ones there. Dad took one. He took the biggest one, but just one. Six months later we sailed back there, and most of them were still there.

We took the biggest one that was left. He sold the first one with his boat in 1956. We used the other one as a horn.

I wonder whether they are going to fill in where the springs were on the “flats”? On the way to Pine Key to camp or explore we could sail straight across the shallow water and there were fresh water springs. It smelled like rotten eggs, but it was drinkable.

Once I told my folks about a really big, strong spring just beyond Frenchman’s Creek and Cat’s Point. They got excited and allowed as how I was not to swim in that area.

It seems that it was the outfall for the sewage plant.

I used to be able to see the bottom of Boca Ciega Bay when sailing my pram with the bowsprit and jib. Nowadays when I sail along with Earl “Shorty” Long, a midget with a newer pram with real Dacron sails and a jib, we can’t see the bottom. We can’t even see the other boat’s dagger board like we used to.

When Wendell Flatter, John Light and I go swimming in the entrance to Clam Bayou, if we are there for any length of time, we come out with a brown fur all over us. It is really slippery stuff. Mom says it is hard to get out, so don’t put a T-shirt on until we wash off with a hose.

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A young Dave Ellis sailing in a pram in 1952.

Wendell’s dad is a shrimper. He made for us a square net with a handle and two washing machine wringers on the bottom. We would push the net along around the Clam Bayou area and pick up all kinds of shrimp. Sometimes a scallop would be in the net. They had lots of blue eyes looking at us. But we only pick up muck and brown tangled grass now.

Since I was a little kid in first grade, 1951, my boundaries to sail from Gulfport were no farther than the beginning of Pass-a-Grille Pass because of the strong current, no farther east than the sand fill of what will be the bridge to Bradenton and no farther south than Mullet Key. I used to think I was all on my own. But one day I was laying in the bottom of the pram. I heard a big-block Chevy engine idling near and a Florida Cracker voice called out, “Hey Ellis, you there?” I sat up and gulped and said “Yes, sir.” He gunned it and planed his skiff on toward the flats where the mullet were running. So Dad had the fishermen looking out for me. Otherwise, how did he know my name?

I liked Mullet Key. A kid could explore all day.

Sometimes we would have to climb an oak tree to find out which way to go to get back to the boat. There were two lookout towers to climb and see the land and water and all the way home. The old Fort De Soto had initials carved in the walls on the inside rooms. Some were from the early 1900s nearly fifty years ago. My dad’s initials were there.

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Bruce Ellis, the author’s father, just before leaving for WWII.

“Davey” Ellis and sister Patsy (on the left) on Mullet key in 1952.

was a hinge for the door is missing. It sure looks like that big, long hunk of brass with the knob on the end I use as a lifting weight that is in our garage.

Somebody said that Pine Key and Cabbage Key and all those little mangrove islands are the next to be dredged up. I hope not.

Maybe somebody will be smart enough to say “STOP” before Mullet Key and Hospital Key and Lignum Vitae and Scratch Key get filled in and bulldozed.

I hope so.

There goes another one: Clinkity clink, clank, clank, CLUNK, clink, clank, clank, clank……..

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42-Foot Irwin Ketch A Competent, Comfortable Liveaboard Cruiser

By Phyllis Atha

The Wyvern, a 1977 42-foot Irwin ketch, has been our only home for eight years and has proven to be a competent and comfortable liveaboard cruiser. We have spent most winters in the Bahamas and most summers in southwest Florida where the shallow draft of 4.5 feet has been an advantage. The shallow draft has allowed us to explore islands and anchorages in shoal areas and sneak into protected bays where deeper-draft vessels can’t maneuver.

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The roomy cockpit on the 42-foot Irwin.

The main salon is roomy and has two comfortable chairs.

circumnavigation of the Caribbean, including a sevenday crossing of the Caribbean Sea from Bonaire to Honduras, confirmed that she was competent as a bluewater cruiser, carrying us safely over tortuous 12-foot seas in 35-plus-knot winds to our destination.

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Accommodations The 42-foot Irwin ketch was built by Irwin Yachts from 1975 to 1978. The official specifications are: LOA 42.6 feet, beam 13.4 feet, shoal draft keel 4.6 feet, and height off the designated water level of 54.3 feet. The designed displacement was 29,000 pounds.

More important, as a liveaboard, the 42-foot Irwin has a roomy cockpit and salon, two private cabins, each with its own head, and a separate galley. The cockpit is our family room. The benches are long enough to accommodate a napping six-foot-plus adult or to seat comfortably eight guests for a sundowner gathering. Our cockpit is the perfect place for morning coffee, lounging and reading on a leisurely afternoon, sunset dinners and memorable gatherings of fellow cruisers late into the night. In addition, it has been used as a spare bedroom, to accommodate extra overnight guests.

Most models of the 42 have an L-shaped settee port and another bench settee starboard in the salon. The Wyvern has two swivel chairs starboard with a pull-out table, which came as a custom design from the factory. A dining table is floor-mounted in front of the port settee, and with the chairs pulled up, will seat six people for dinner if you don’t mind snuggling a bit. On The Wyvern, we removed the large tabletop, attached a TV-tray-sized tabletop and adapted the large tabletop to slide over and fasten to the smaller tabletop. We can hide the large tabletop under the settee and use the smaller version as a coffee table to allow easier movement through the salon—then reattach the larger table when needed for a dinner when guests are aboard. The large salon windows create a bright, warm, open feeling not achieved in other boats.

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vate cabin is the captain’s quarters aboard The Wyvern. The large double berth is starboard, and a bench settee sits port. One hanging locker and several smaller lockers and drawers provide storage for clothing and shoes, creating a greater sense of space.

The aft head contains a marine toilet, vanity and shower, though the shower area is the standing room in front of the vanity and necessitates wiping down the area after use.

The V-berth is our guest quarters. The widest point of the berth requires a king-size sheet to adequately cover the bed, and again is long enough for the captain to comfortably sleep. A hanging locker, smaller cabinets and drawers provide plenty of clothing storage for weeklong guests, that is if you can convince them they don’t need hard-sided luggage or three sets of clothing for each day. The forward head sports a separate shower area and “tub” large enough to bathe a child.

The nav station lies to port in the walkthrough to the aft cabin. The only drawback to the navigation area is that its location doesn’t allow seating. The nav table is spacious enough to lay out large charts, and the drawers beneath and cabinets above are great places to store tools and those items you need every day.

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provides for plenty Storage is alof headroom, and ways at a premium the location allows on a boat. Our the cook to be Irwin has enough undisturbed by cabinets, lockers traffic through the and cubbyholes to salon. The U-shape haul provisions for provides bracing a winter in the during rolling seas.

Bahamas and all Originally, The our worldly posWyvern did not sessions, meager have refrigeration. as they are.

A previous owner Over the eight removed a stack of years we have Phyllis Atha, the author, and husband onboard The Wyvern. drawers to put in a lived aboard The front-loading, under-the-counter refrigerator rather than Wyvern, she has needed some TLC. The electrical and converting the icebox. Though the icebox now provides water systems on a nearly 40-year-old boat obviously have space for storage, the loss of the drawers cuts back on more to be upgraded or maintained, but they have served us convenient storage. The galley houses a three-burner stove well. Major additions include more house batteries and an with oven large enough to cook a Thanksgiving dinner and inverter, an electrical panel, solar panels and wind generasufficient counter area to serve as a buffet table, though the tors. Maintenance included repairing holes from corrosion standing room is really cozy for more than one person at a in the water tank, and replacing a head or two. time.

We have changed a few things, but all-in-all, the basic interior design has made us a comfortable home.

Cruising and Sailing Until we purchased The Wyvern, we had never sailed a ketch rig. Not all the Irwin 42s are ketch-rigged, but we have learned to really appreciate the different sail combinations available with the ketch. The Wyvern’s best point of sail is a beam reach, and with the jib, main and mizzen she can sail a good 6 to 7 knots with a 15- to 20-knot wind. If the winds are high, we can forgo the main and sail with just a partial jib and mizzen. When motor sailing into the wind in rough seas, we use a tightly sheeted main to control the roll. If we are lazy and not in a hurry, we may just pull out the roller-furling jib. And, we’ve even used the mizzen as a riding sail to help keep us pointed into the wind while at anchor.

The 42 Irwin isn’t a racing boat. She’s beamy and comfortable, roomy, not thin and sleek, but she is a good allaround sailing vessel.

We replaced the original Perkins 4-108 with a 57-horsepower Yanmar. The older Perkins was adequate, but in headwinds, it wasn’t quite enough power to plow through the chop at a decent speed.

Though the 42 Irwin may not be considered by many a true bluewater boat, The Wyvern performed well on our year-and-a-half trip through the Caribbean. The real test was the seven-day sail from Bonaire to Honduras. Though we had a few lost slugs and a tangled halyard due to the dreadful weather, the boat performed admirably.

Buying a used, less expensive boat allowed us to go cruising on a limited, fixed income. The 42 Irwin ketch was affordable and has proven to be a safe, comfortable, competent liveaboard cruiser.

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Waterway Radio & Cruising Club Offers a New and Improved Weather Presentation

By Dave Harris N4NVI, WRCC weather coordinator

he Waterway Radio and Cruising Club (WRCC) was formed in 1962. Membership in the organization requires possession of an amateur radio (ham) license. The purpose of the club, and its very popular HF (SSB) net each morning, is “to provide fellow amateurs on boats with communications, weather and safety information.”

Our net operates every day beginning at 0745 eastern time on 7.268MHz and lasts about an hour. Following the initial formalities and calling for emergency traffic, we offer weather information, which covers the East Coast of the United States, and the southwest North Atlantic including the Bahamas and the Gulf of Mexico. Our weather format not only offers forecasts for those areas, but we also provide real-time buoy and weather station information. What’s really new and different about our weather is this: If you do not hear weather information that you need, at the end of our report we will take your request and get what you need.

In essence, we are an on-demand weather source. We are not meteorologists and are not able to forecast for you, but we can download any text weather information that you need from the National Weather Service Web site and read it to you.

Here’s the breakdown on our weather format:

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Tropical weather outlook – We report any active tropical system until the National Weather Service discontinues its advisories.

Offshore waters forecast for the Mid-Atlantic – Synopsis and any Special Marine Warnings between Hudson Canyon and lat 31 north.

Offshore waters forecast for the southwest North Atlantic – Synopsis and three full days of forecast plus any Special Marine Warnings.

weather using sophisticated marine SSB radios and even portable short-wave receivers. However, in order for you to make a request (to transmit) on our net frequency it is necessary to possess at least a general class ham radio license.

Our club will smooth the way for you if you’re interested in getting your license. The really good news is that the rules were recently changed and the requirement for knowing Morse code has been dropped. Getting started in ham radio is a difficult thing to do by yourself. It’s best to know a ham or even better, join a club. The WRCC is not a typical ham radio club. We presently have over 700 members in the United States and abroad. Very few of us live in the same city, but many of us chat with other members on the radio every day. And now with the Internet we have found other modes of communication. We, by virtue of being hams, love to talk on and about radios, antennas and boats. We are a great source of information. Our club even offers ham testing sessions in various U.S. cities and in Georgetown, Bahamas.

If you plan to cruise, seriously cruise, it makes real sense to get your ham license. Sure, marine radio is okay, but where do you find someone to talk with 24 hours a day?

On the ham bands!

More information on weather, amateur radio and boating on our Web site, www.waterwayradio.net

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Mexico – Synopsis and any Special Marine Warnings in each of the four areas of the Gulf.

Coastal waters forecast for South Florida – Synopsis for Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef out to the Bahama Bank plus three forecast periods for the coast from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef.

In addition to these routine text reports we offer select offshore buoy reports along the East Coast from New Jersey to Key Largo, FL, the Bahamas and in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Lightning Strikes Silver Crow on Sea Base Scout Trip

By Capt. George Clements

As owner and captain of the Silver Crow, a 1978 Morgan 41 Out Island ketch, model 415, I’m one of some 30 captains of cruising-type sailing vessels in the 40- to 50-foot range LOA under contract with The Boy Scouts of America National High Adventure Sea Base. e Coral Reef Program captains usually sail six scouts ages 14 to 17 and two adult leaders from Sea Base to Key West and back over a five-day trip. In addition to getting them there and back safely, our job is to teach and involve them in the proper sailing of a cruising yacht, general seamanship and good boating practices. We teach them to safely snorkel and have respect for the reefs and how to fish along the reef line, trolling mostly, and occasionally get into some good-sized dolphin, wahoo and mackerel.

There are many varied personalities with lots of eccentricities among this group of men and women captains, and I can say with some confidence that most, if not all, are good folks—competent seamen and good teachers—and I am privileged to be among them. The camaraderie of this loose fraternity is very special.

Scheduled to run 13 weeks of charter this summer, I was awakened from our overnight anchorage July 8 at approximately 0610 in Newfound Harbor off Big Pine Cay by the sound of a shocking...startling...dumbfounding “boom.” After a second or two, with a ball of white lightning hurled from the mizzenmast to “enlighten” me, I realized what had happened: We’d been struck by lightning.

Stepping to my aft companionway, I saw one of the adult leaders in the salon, and we gazed at each other for a moment in disbelief. Then I quickly assured myself that everyone was okay. That was a great relief. I thanked God and thought to myself, “Man, it’s good to be alive!”

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Sea Base Captains and the Florida Sea Base Docks. From left to right, Giuseppe Passanisi, George Clements (author) and Dennis Dugas. Photo by Caysey Caywood.

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Boats at one of the several docks at the Sea Base. Most of the boats are Morgans. Photo by Caysey Caywood.

Shower of Sparks. Sailors of the Florida waters are quite familiar with routine summertime showers and thunderstorms, and many have been struck. Almost all of us have had close encounters. As the scouts excitedly began to tell their stories, they reported seeing a shower of sparks fall from the main mast (the radio antennae). I asked them to keep their voices down so I could concentrate on prioritizing what needed to be done.

There appeared to be a smoky haze lingering in the engine room, and I thought part of that might be sulfuric acid mist from the batteries. I waited 30 seconds, held my breath, stuck my head in again, and there were no obvious holes or catastrophic damage there. Next, I uncovered the bilge access in the aft cabin and found it as dry as usual.

Relieved, I listened for incoming water, checking the bilge pumps and other through hulls, and every one of them appeared to be okay.

In addition to all of the things expected of Sea Base captains, second only to “bringing them back safe and as sound as adolescent scouts can be,” is completing your trip, fixing your vessel and being ready to resume your schedule. In all my years at Sea Base, I’ve never missed or failed to complete a trip, largely due to the assistance or advice of many captains, but mostly Captains Giuseppe Passanisi, Dennis Dugas and Mike Lucivero. Giuseppe is

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Complete your trip. And so I check the engine—a beautiful 2000 Yanmar 56—and she fires right up. I check the gauges and the oil pressure seems normal. I know I need to get under way to make Key West’s Galleon Marina by 1130 hrs.

It has begun to rain hard, and it appears we’re in for more thunderstorms. Next, I check the windlass: breaker on, press retrieve, no response. Press down or pay out, no response. We will weigh anchor by hand. I have done this thousands of times prior to getting my windlass but have sure gotten spoiled, and at age 64 am less inclined to do it just for drill.

Anchor up, under way, making way. The downpour continues. Still in the lee of Big Munson Island, we set the main (a relatively small, but well-cut roller furling type).

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due to the weather conditions, and you steadily, with threatening skies and more want to give them one last opportunity. thunderstorms likely. Without the use of As you approach the reef, conditions are my Garmin 192C chart plotter, I feel both gusty wind 10 to 15 mph, seas 2 to 4 and challenged and excited about running occasionally 3 to 5 feet. The boat rolls with my internal charts gained from and yaws as you pick up the mooring many repetitions of this trip. Everyone on ball. The boat is rocking and rolling, and board is quiet and reflective. The dark you question whether or not this is a and threatening skies prompt the scouts safe thing to do. to hang out together in the comfort of the There are several commercial salon. We make good speed motor sailing snorkel/dive boats nearby, and they 6.6 - 7.4 knots at approximately 75 percent have a diverse population in the water, maximum rpm. so it is probably doable. “Okay, boys, My adult scout leaders are two fine prep the boat and prepare to dive.” I folks who give a great deal of their time lower the boarding ladder, and they and resources to help these young men enter the water with no problems. As grow up to be self-sufficient, educated, they are snorkeling, the wind and seas decent men of character. This is largely why I continue to do this program, The Silver Crow a Morgan 41 Out increase. The Silver Crow is pitching sufalthough the money is also pretty good. Island, the boat that was struck by light- ficiently to cause my swim platform to rise and fall a good 5 feet, potentially After all, I get paid to teach students who ning. Courtesy Photo. very dangerous. We take extra precauwant to learn, be master of my own “littions boarding the crew and then sail tle ship,” set an example and enforce a code of conduct, which includes being polite and courteous, north thru Moser Channel (7-Mile Bridge) to the bay side for helpful and respectful to each other, the adult leaders, the the return to Sea Base.

Upon returning to Sea Base and further investigation, captain and the ship. It really is a good gig. it appears that the damages resulting from the lightning One More Stop. However, it also involves the responsibility strike are: of having six teenagers on your boat all summer and doing 1. Autopilot cpu (Raytheon ST8002) – replaced the best you can to see that no one gets hurt. Say, for exam2. Chart plotter and antenna (Garmin 192 C) – ple, that your crew has had only one opportunity to snorkel being repaired 3. VHF & antennae (West Marine) – replaced 4. Fresh water pump – Replaced 5. CD/stereo – to be replaced 6. Solar Stik Charge Controller – to be replaced 7. Port side 12 volt wiring – repaired 8. Running lights – repaired 9. Hot water heater 110v element – to be repaired 10. Windlass – One solenoid burned out and the teeth on the gears stripped or burned away. Further investigation needed.

The estimated cost for replacement or repairs is currently at $2,100, and will probably end up being closer to $3,000.

This event has stirred a lively conversation here at Sea Base as to the best way to protect your boat against lightning damage. One camp says to have a grounding plate and everything bonded to it. The upside is that you will be less likely to blow a hole in your hull and sink. The downside: Lots of your special stuff gets blown to hell.

The other camp says you’re better off without a grounding plate because you are less likely to get hit in the first place. I suppose for now I will continue to believe that there is really very little you can do to hold the enormous powers that exist out there in check. If it’s your time, pray that no one gets hurt or killed, and deal with the consequences.

A note of interest: The fleet of Sea Base boats has a predominately “Morgan” look. Of the 28 boats currently running the program, 18 are Morgans ( six 414s, six 415s and six 416s). In addition, there are three Morgan Classics (Morgalinas), four CSY 44s, one Beneteau and two other custom designs. I think “ole Charlie” would be pleased with this little fleet. For more on the Sea Base, go to www.bsaseabase.org.

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BOOK REVIEW The Competitive Cat: Racing Small Gaff-Rigged Catboats

By Bill Welch, MD, www.competitivecat.com Review by Dave Ellis Classic designs, whether in wood or fiberglass, hold a fascination for many sailors.

There have been many a rally, show or flotilla attracting gaff rigged sailing craft. Next April at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa there will be a huge wood boat event that will include some racing.

Dr. Bill and Sherry Welch are well known in the Tampa Bay area. She was instrumental in promoting women’s sailing, and raced a J-27 and then a J-24 and a Snipe. Dr. Bill raced an International 14 GP and a Snipe.

Also, for years we all hoped that if we got hurt it was Dr. Welch who was on duty at the area’s largest hospital emergency room.

Now the Welches have retired, moved off “Sails”, their Florida Bay Cruiser and spend winters on Useppa Island, Florida and summers near Cape Cod. And they sail a gaff rigged catboat.

What better person to write a book about racing these sailing gems!

As the forward to the book states, “Surprisingly, there is a void of literature to guide the serious catboat sailor/racer.

Much has been written about the history and romance of the design, but there are very few specifics on how to race them.

This little volume strives to fill that gap and bring the technique and skill level of catboaters up to the 21st Century.”

With copious photographs and illustrations and concise text, this book is a valuable addition to a classic sailor’s library.

you’ll still breathe it and tolerate it—but you won’t swim in waters where you see a pipe dumping pollution. Everyone wants to swim in clean water. “Jump in that? No way!”

That’s what this book is about, and perhaps Boat Green is not the best descriptive title because it goes far beyond the boat part. It begins by discussing the state of our polluted lakes, rivers, oceans. Then it moves on to what causes pollution and how to prevent it. In fact, the book doesn’t discuss boating much in the beginning. It discusses clean water.

When the book does move on to discuss what you can do as a boater, it continues to discuss pollution from other sources, but it also talks about onboard waste systems and the law and other more well-known polluting subjects. But it delves into other subjects that you don’t expect: biodiesel, ethanol, solar energy, wind energy, gray water discharge, recycling onboard, etc. It has a good section on making your batteries last longer. How many people know that more than 97 percent of all battery lead is recycled?

The book also discusses bottom paint, boatyard work, green cleaning products, keeping your engine tuned to pollute less, oil spills and more. The boat ends with a discussion about environmental issues, and what you can do in your area to help keep the environmental impact of boats to a minimum.

This book is one good step in getting all of us to keep our waters clean. Only problem is, it just doesn’t mention how to deal with people who don’t think there is anything wrong with pollution in the first place. I say tell them to go jump in a polluted lake.

Boat Green: 50 Steps Boaters Can Take to Save Our Waters

By Clyde W. Ford, New Society Publishers. www.newsociety.com Review by Steve Morrell Boaters have always felt a little closer to the water they play in than those who play on land.

Everyone likes clean water.

When you are on land and come to a body of water, you are cautious about what waters you will swim in. If it looks polluted, or the cows are pissing and shitting in it, you won’t jump in.

You’ll walk across a pasture stepping between cow patties, but you won’t swim in water with them in it. You’ll see a factory spewing out what you know is polluted bad air, but News & Views for Southern Sailors

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My Baby — Still Racing After All These Years

Sixty-Nine-Year-Old Sailboat Heats Up Manatee River Races

By Morgan Stinemetz My Baby photos by Morgan Stinemetz

To give you some perspective on this, think of your grandmother, who has been heavy into knitting woolen caps and baking chocolate chip cookies for most of her life, taking up track and field events one year before she turned 70. And winning.

My Baby, a 28-foot Gulf One Design wooden sloop, built by shipwright Asa Pillsbury at the Snead Island Boat Works in Palmetto in 1939, is doing just that. My Baby, which was built for E.E. Bishop, who owned the Snead Island Boat Works at that time, has been winning in the Bradenton Yacht Club’s Thursday night summer series races recently, besting far younger and faster boats on handicap.

Mary Parker of Bradenton owns the boat, but Gary Alderman, Steve Austin, Richard Pratt, Bill King, Jay Taylor and Colin Curtis—not all at the same time—race it, though. Max crew capacity for My Baby in her racing mode is four souls.

My Baby’s design originated up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, around Gulfport and Biloxi, the same part of this country savaged by Hurricane Katrina when she hit in 2005.

The waters in the bays up along the Mississippi coast are shallow, so My Baby sports a centerboard and draws just a couple of feet with the board up. With the board down, draft is six feet. Beam is about eight feet. The boat has hard chines.

Interior room is the stoop-over kind. The engine is an inboard, but not original issue. The boat has a white hull and a buff-colored cabin and deck. She will sleep two. The boat is built entirely of wood. Sixty-nine years ago no one had heard of fiberglass, carbon fiber, aluminum masts, titanium fittings and other exotica that now make up the lexicon of builders of sailboats for the racing trade. Boats came in wood only. The spars were made of wood only. Wood is light; it’s also strong. However, making boats of wood takes craftsmanship of a quality that doesn’t exist in abundance anymore. Up in Maine, certainly. And also at the Snead Island Boat Works, where they can still do things the oldfashioned way because they know how to make it work.

My Baby was hard to sail in its original configuration.

“We had a lot of weather helm and had to play it easy,” Alderman said. A hard chine boat like My Baby is stiff, meaning it doesn’t heel easily, and if one forces the issue, the wooden mast could go over the side. First of all, the boat belongs to Mary Parker, not Alderman, and, secondly, he has too much sense and too much pride to break a boat that doesn’t belong to him.

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My Baby at her slip at Snead Island Boatworks.

the big main induced weather helm, meaning that the driver had to have the rudder pretty hard over to make the boat go straight in moderate or better winds. That’s like trying to win the Indy 500 with your foot on the brake pedal all the time; it’s just not going to happen.

To make it happen on My Baby, Alderman figured, he needed to move the center of effort forward to eliminate the weather helm. So, last winter My Baby got a bowsprit. It’s three to four feet long. Also in the mix came new sails from sailmaker Gregg Knighton.

“With the new bowsprit, the center of effort moved forward and the boat is faster and easier to sail because it is better balanced. We also had to get a new headsail. It’s about a 100 percent jib, but it feels great. The boat points better and goes downwind well, too,” Alderman affirmed.

While 69 years may not be prohibitively old for a hull, it is off the scale as far as sail technology is concerned.

Archeologists might get excited about something so ancient.

Sailboat racers do not. Alderman really had little choice.

So, with the center of effort moved forward and the weather helm eliminated, My Baby started to win. On a Thursday night, one could look out on the Manatee River and see a boat built before most of the racers sailing in that night’s race were born right up there with the modern boats. It was a pleasant—though anachronistic—revelation, like watching an AARP member dance the tango well.

On the downside, West Florida PHRF laid a penalty of 30 seconds a mile onto My Baby for the change in sail plan.

The boat now rates 232.

“We think we ought to get an old age allowance—for the boat, not the crew—but it’s hard to complain when you are winning,” Alderman admitted. “Everyone loves to see it happen.”

As of this writing, My Baby has a record of four firsts, a second and one DNF, when the wind went away. More to the point, however, My Baby—which may possibly be the only Gulf One Design left in the world—is doing what sailboats are meant to do, going fast in a dignified way, sailing and providing a hell of a lot of fun at the same time.

With gasoline pushing four bucks a gallon, this is kicks on the cheap.

Morgan Stinemetz created a video/music DVD on My Baby and presented it at the annual West Florida PHRF meeting on June 28 in Punta Gorda, FL. The PHRF organization presented an award at the meeting to the boat’s owner for having the oldest boat racing in the area.

The video can be viewed at www.sailmonster.com/morganstinemetz.

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Pete’s Pub & Little Harbour

By Rebecca Burg

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ne family’s fascinating history is similar to one of those compelling fables of castaways making themselves at home on idyllic, tropical islands. The real story began in the early 1950s, when the Johnston family’s 53-foot schooner stumbled across the shallow bars of a remote, uninhabited harbor near the south end of Great Abaco Island. As skilled artists, the Johnstons’ creative souls were inspired by the pristine beauty of the place, and they made it their permanent home. The family sheltered in their schooner and in the large caves on the cliff-like western wall of what’s now known as Little Harbour until they finished building a house. A professor, metallurgist and an extraordinarily resourceful man, Randolph Johnston then erected art studios and a foundry to create his famous cast bronze sculptures. Johnston’s son, Peter, and grandchildren continue the legacy in this hidden oasis. Remarkable sculptures out of bronze cast in the lost wax process, custom gold jewelry and fine work from other local artists are displayed for sale in the gallery.

On a quiet, early summer day, I arrived in Little Harbour with a cheerful flock of touring cruisers. Dick and Carol from Gusto!!!, Pat and Darnell from Island Dream, Jim and Constance from Arame and I, from Angel, were eager to

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revisit the Johnston family’s exotic get-away. Angel’s usual buddy cruiser, Bill on Defiant, was a few miles behind and catching up on old times with mutual cruising friend, Randy. The open air Pub, built on the beach out of planks and parts from the 53-foot schooner, still had its eclectic décor of T-shirts, shells, driftwood and other nautical bits.

Sandals swishing through the white sand, we belly up to the tiny, blue bar for meals and drinks. Lunch was handwritten on a board with burgers, cracked conch and mahi mahi highlighted as the day’s specials. Talking and waving at the lazy houseflies that circled our plates, our energetic group took in the ambiance.

Arriving boats can anchor in Abaco Sound’s deeper water on the outside of Little Harbour, and take the dinghy to the dock in front of the pub and gallery.

Venturing inside the harbor requires a tentative probe through a marked channel and over a sandbar that’s 3.5feet high at mean low water. At mid-tide, it’s about 5-feet deep. Past the bar, the pond-like Little Harbour is up to 14feet deep, but there’s little room to anchor, and the holding is questionable. Moorings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and fees are paid at the pub. Most visitors come for the collectable works of art and stay a while for island style food and cold drinks. Little Harbour is the last social stop for boaters heading south and toward Eleuthera or the Berry Islands.

In season, December through August, Pete’s Pub frequently holds weekly specials and cruiser-geared events.

The kitchen serves lunches, daily and dinners are served Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations need to be made earlier in the day to secure a home-made dinner. There are no grocery stores or marinas, and the area is actually private property, yet the Johnston family welcomes tourists.

After lunch, visitors can stretch their sea legs by following the walkway behind the pub. It leads to a beach that faces the open Atlantic and a reef tract called The Boilers. On calm days, SCUBA divers and snorkelers marvel at the reef, its occupants abundant and unmolested by excessive human activity. Just around the northern corner of Little www.southwindsmagazine.com

T-shirts make the décor of the inside of Petes’ Pub.

Pete’s Pub gang—the cruisers (left to right) Pat, Dick, Jim, Constance, Darnell, Carol and Rebecca

Harbor, in the Bight of Old Robinson, is a hidden island wilderness with shallow creeks and ocean “blue holes.”

After clumsily dripping ketchup on my shirt, I wander through a verdant tunnel of sea grapes and coconut palms to find the washrooms. With doors marked “Pirates” and “Wenches,” I make an easy guess and slip into the correct room. Carol from Gusto!!! was in there and we joked like school kids, our giggles echoing around the stucco walls.

Now, stuck in school-kid mode, I remembered the tradition that visitors participate in by leaving their marks behind on

the Pub’s ceiling beams around the bar. Among the signatures and various scribbles made by tourists over the years, I searched for the one that I’d furtively made some years back. There, high on a wooden beam, was the weatherfaded hint of a passionate love affair between a 33-year-old girl and a 28-year-old sailboat. I grinned. The years have made us older now, yet nothing seemed to have changed.

Like a sentimental teenager hopelessly in love, I made new marks, renewing the vows.

Angel and I have many more horizons ahead.

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SOUTHERN RACING ■ UPCOMING MAJOR REGATTAS

Events begin on Friday, Aug. 29, and conclude with the last race and trophy presentation on Sunday, Sept. 1. For more information, go to www.bwyc.org.

88th Annual Lipton Cup, Bay St. Louis, MS, Aug. 29-Sept. 1

43rd CMCS Summerset Regatta, Fort Myers Beach, FL, August 30-31

By Kim Kaminski The 88th Annual Sir Thomas Lipton Cup will be held at the Bay Waveland Yacht Club in Bay St. Louis, MS, Aug. 29Sept. 1. The Bay Waveland Yacht Club not only will be hosting this event, but it will be defending its Lipton Cup title earned last year.

This year’s three-day competition will be an exciting adventure as the Bay Waveland Club will be welcoming competitors to its brand-new clubhouse that just recently opened July 1. The original clubhouse was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina, and after months of clean-up, design and construction, the new facility will be ready for the regatta.

The Lipton Cup offers sailors from the 33 member clubs belonging to the Gulf Yachting Association the opportunity to race against each other in the interclub design boat, the Flying Scot. Racers will compete for the coveted silver trophy, the Lipton Cup (which was donated to the GYA from Sir Thomas Lipton known for his famous Lipton Ice Tea and his America’s Cup challenges).

This is the southwest Florida racing community’s premier annual sailing competition, celebrating the end of summer, although it is the first race of the racing season, which is fall, winter and spring. The race is sponsored by the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society, and each year most of the sailing racers in the area participate in the regatta. Many local cruisers also cruise to Naples for the shoreside festivities of the regatta. The regatta is a boat of the year event for the Southwest Florida Boat of the Year title. Fifty to 60 boats usually participate in six classes in this two-day event. On Saturday, there is a race in the Gulf from Fort Myers Beach south to Naples and buoy racing on Sunday. The regatta is held to raise money for local youth sailing programs. Last year, 30 sponsors helped make the event a success in this money-raising effort. For more in formation, go to www.cmcs-sail.org.

Sarasota Sailing Squadron 62nd Annual Labor Day Regatta, Aug. 30-31 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting its 62nd Labor Day Regatta from August 30-31. Held on Sarasota Bay, this regatta attracts sailors from all over the country. Five race courses will be set up hosting several Opti fleets, Laser, 420, Sunfish, Melges, SR Max, one-design, multihulls and PHRF fleets.

In 2007 there were almost 300 boats racing. Free dockage and limited camping are available. Food and entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend. Contact the SSS at (941) 388-2355 for further information. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com.

Upcoming Melbourne Yacht Club Fall Regattas, September through November Melbourne Yacht Club starts its fall racing lineup On Sept. 2728, with the 30th annual Mermaid Regatta for women sailors.

PHRF boats race Saturday, and Sunfish race on Sunday.

The Melbourne Yacht Club Fall Regatta Race Week starts off with small boat racing on Oct. 18-19. Expected classes are Sunfish, Laser, Flying Scot, Monohull and Multihull Portsmouth. Big-boat racing is the following weekend on Oct. 25-26 Go to www.sail-race.com for more information.

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a thatch-roofed volleyball beach bar just south of the Navarre Beach Bridge on the Florida Panhandle. Racing on Santa Rosa Sound, the regatta usually has about 50 boats participating and includes cruising catamarans, beach cats and windsurfers. Many boaters travel from as far as Louisiana and Mississippi to attend. The regatta is held each year on the first weekend after Labor Day. For more information, go to www.juanaspagodas.com, and click on Regatta News—or any of the regatta links.

9th Annual Special Olympics Sailing Regatta, Lake Lanier, GA, Sept.12-14 Area skippers are invited to participate in the annual open Sailing Regatta, benefiting Special Olympics Georgia on Lake Lanier Sept. 12-14 at the Sunrise Cove Marina. Races will be Saturday and Sunday. There is a donation-based entrance fee, and the skipper who raises the most money wins a prize, which will be announced Saturday night.

Awards ceremony is on Sunday after racing. For sponsorship or registration, contact Cassidy Moody at (770) 4149390, ext. 107, or Cassidy.Moody@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

The event is hosted by the Southern Sailing Club. For more information, go to www.southernsailing.org, or www.specialolympicsga.org/calendar_of_events/2008/20 08-09/sailing_regatta.htm.

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Lost Bay Regatta, Perdido Bay, AL, Sept. 13

By Kim Kaminski The Lost Bay Regatta (known as one of the largest beach parties along the northern Gulf Coast) will be held Sept. 13 on the waters of Perdido Bay in Alabama. The Point Yacht Club, which is nestled in the confines of Pirates Cove Marina, in Josephine, AL, will be the host for this highly anticipated event. Boats from all over the northern Gulf Coast raft-up at the quiet shores of Pirates Cove. Some are there for the racing activities, some are there for the shoreside activities, and some come to just sit back and watch the fun as it evolves over the days leading up to, during and after this regatta.

Over the years participants in this popular activity have grown in number. Last year 80 boats registered for the regatta. Activities will begin on Friday evening with a race registration social. On Saturday, a competitor’s briefing will be held in the morning at 11 a.m. with the race start beginning at 1 p.m. in Perdido Bay. Following the race, sailors will head to the shores of Pirates Cove for an evening of food, music and award presentations.

For more information, go to www.pointyachtclub.org, or contact Fleet Captain John Bozeman at jonboz atsail@yahoo.com

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SOUTHERN RACING Melges 24 U.S .National Championship, Charleston, SC, Sept. 18-21 Over 50 Melges 24 teams from around the U.S. are expected to race in Charleston on Sept. 18-21 in Charleston, SC. The event is hosted by the Charleston Yacht Club.

For more information, call Reggie Fairchild at (843) 2591717, or e-mail ReggieFairchild@gmail.com. www.m24 charleston.com

Bradenton Yacht Club Fall Kickoff Regatta, Bradenton, FL, Sept. 26-28 The 26th Annual Fall Kickoff Regatta, the “kickoff” event for the Tampa Bay/Sarasota Bay area winter racing season, will be held at the Bradenton Yacht Club on Sept. 26-28. The regatta comprises two days of racing in Tampa Bay, north of the Manatee River inlet. Five classes, spinnaker, non-spinnaker, true cruising, racer cruiser and multihull, will make up the three-race regatta. Free dockage is available at the yacht club. In previous years, upwards of 70 boats have participated in the regatta, most of which raft up at the Bradenton Yacht Club bulkhead on the Manatee River.

Deeper draft boats can usually find dockage available at Snead Island Boat Works down the street from the club (and within walking distance). Partying for the event begins on Friday night as boats begin to gather at the club, and continues after the racing on Saturday afternoon and then again on Sunday.

For more information, and to register online, go to www.bradenton-yacht-club.org, or call (941) 723-6560. For dock reservations, call (941) 722-5936, ext. 212 or the dockmaster cell at (941) 374-2310.

24th Annual Dunedin Cup and Kiwanis Regatta, Dunedin, FL, Sept.

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Spinnaker, non-spinnaker, cruising, prams, Sunfish, beach cats, offshore cats, Ensigns, Sailability and kayaks all converge for a great water weekend on the Gulf Of Mexico hosted by the Dunedin Boat Club and Kiwanis of Dunedin, FL. The event is to support the youth sailing program.

Events include the Dunedin Regatta Ball on Sept. 20 at the Dunedin Country Club, skipper’s meeting on Sept. 26 at Knology Park with racing on Sept. 27-28. A second day of racing was added this year on Sunday. Other events are: Seafood Fest, Kid’s Touch-a-Boat and Art Tent, wooden boat show, kayak demos and awards party.

For information, contact Rod Collman at rcollman@collman-karsky.com or call (727) 734-3749. The event Web site is at www.dunedincup.org.

event is one of the oldest events in Tampa Bay and one of the Squadron’s largest annual regattas. Generally, there are at least 30-40 entries each year and the after-race Rumgatta party is well attended.

The Rumgatta will start with a skippers meeting and pre-race party on Friday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. with keg beer and food. Racing will start on Saturday with classes in Multihull, Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and True Cruising. There will also be a Mother Lode class for those without a PHRF rating who want to race (ratings will be assigned). One-designs will race if five or more boats sign up to make a class. An after-race island rum party and awards dinner will be held on Saturday. On Sunday is the Women’s Regatta with Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and Coached divisions.

Race entry will include the parties, two dinner tickets on Saturday night and continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings.

For NOR and registration, go to www.tampa sailing.org. Call Race Fleet Captain Dan Kresge at (813) 5467125, or Regatta Chairman Ken Boucher at (813) 404-9170, or e-mail tssregatta@gmail.com.

2008 Annual Gulf Yachting Association Multihull Championships, Pensacola Beach, FL, Oct. 4-5 Pensacola Beach Yacht Club will be host to the Gulf Yachting Association Multihull Championships on Oct. 4-5.

Several classes of multihulls will race, including Corsair/Farrier trimarans, beach cats and others.

Registration forms are available at www.pensacolabeach-yc.org. Late registration is available on Oct. 3, Friday evening, or the following morning at the yacht club.

Call Don Wigston at (404) 307-9121 or e-mail info@windcraft.net.

Fall Bay Race, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Oct. 10-12 The Fall Bay Race is one of nine events in the Suncoast Boat of the Year series. The two-day race, hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, features challenging courses on Tampa Bay to include windward/leewards and “aroundthe-government marks” navigation. Perpetual trophies are awarded to the best finisher in Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer/Cruiser, and Cruising classes. The Manufacturer’s Challenge, established several years ago, offers perpetual trophies awarded to the best overall finishing Hunter, Catalina and Island Packet yacht.

For more information, go to www.spyc.org and click on “Regattas” for all the details, or to contact race organizers.

NOR/Entry forms are also posted on the site.

Tampa Sailing Squadron Rumgatta Regatta, Apollo Beach, FL, Oct. 3-5

34th Annual WFORC, Pensacola Yacht Club, Oct. 10-12

Tampa Sailing Squadron will be holding its 25th Annual Rumgatta—its Jamaican rum regatta—on Oct. 3-5. This

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um distance race and three around-the-buoy short races was the preferred format for international off-shore regattas. WFORC followed suit. In the years since, the format changed, as did the revolving venue. By 1983, the Gulf Yachting Association decided that the Pensacola Yacht Club would become the permanent home of the WFORC. As participation declined, additional changes were needed.

The 1986 WFORC regatta chair, Hunter Riddle, proposed making the long race a single overnight 73-mile event from Fairhope to Pensacola. That series attracted 33 boats representing eight GYA member clubs. A Melges 24 class was added beginning in 1999. Then in 2001, the regatta eliminated offshore races entirely. It is now sailed over a single three-day period. WFORC will be held Oct. 10-12. For or more information, NOR and race information, go tot www.pensacolayachtclub.org, or call (850) 433-8804.

2nd Annual Cortez Cup, Cortez Yacht Club, FL, Oct. 11 Cortez Yacht Club will host its 2nd Annual Cortez Cup, a Sarasota Bay Yachting Association Boat of the Year Race for WFPHRF-rated boats on Saturday, Oct. 11, from the Cortez Cove Marina in Cortez, FL. This event will fill an open date on the SBYA BOTY race calendar that historically was held by the Crow’s Nest Restaurant in Venice.

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restaurant in Cortez on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., Oct. 9. Racing will be in the Gulf of Mexico off Longboat Pass.

Races will be for any division of boats with at least three entries. Awards ceremony, food, drink and entertainment will follow the race. Details and NOR will be posted at www.cortezyachtclub.com, or call Peter Robinson at (941) 266-7054.

54th Annual Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, FL, Oct. 11-12 The 54th annual Columbus Day Regatta will take place during the weekend of October 11-12 on Biscayne Bay. Attendance is expected to draw over 200 racing and cruising sailboats from around South Florida. As usual, the course layout consists of a combination of government marks and buoys scattered throughout Biscayne Bay, testing the navigation skills of the competitors.

Contenders will compete for first- through fifth-place trophies in all classes as well as eight Perpetual Trophy awards. The Coral Reef Yacht Club will once again host the award ceremonies on Saturday, October 18. Raffle prizes will be given away at the awards ceremony. Organizers are looking for donations for raffle prizes.

To sponsor, donate raffle prizes or for more information, go the event’s Web site at www.columbus dayregatta.net.

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SOUTHERN RACING 2008 NAF-18 North American Championship, Pensacola, FL, Oct. 13-17

By Kim Kaminski The 2008 North American Formula 18 Catamaran Championship will be held Oct. 13-17 and hosted by Key Sailing on Pensacola Beach. The Formula 18s are one of the fastest-growing catamaran classes in the world.

There are five areas in the United States: West, Midwest, North, East and South. The top competitors from championships held in these areas will compete at the North American Championship.

For more information, go to www.keysailing.com or www.gulfsailing.com.

Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Oct. 17-19 The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the 2nd annual Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals, which will take place at the Squadron in Sarasota on Oct. 17-19.

This event is open to all multihull sailboats and will be governed by the US SAILING rules. The three-day event will start on Friday, Oct. 17. The Friday long-distance race is optional for all except those competing in the Stiletto Nationals. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday at the end of the last race day. Courses will be on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, weather dependent.

Complimentary camping, docking, launching, and parking are available at the Squadron, which can be reached at (941) 388-2355. For the NOR, go to www.sarasotasailingsquad.com. For more information, contact Regatta Chair Nana Bosma, at nanab@umich.edu or (941) 306-7776.

Distance Classic to Key West Fantasy Fest, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Oct. 22-26 The Distance Classic will again be from Tampa Bay to Key West during Fantasy Fest (www.fantasyfest.net/ schedule.htm). “Race headquarters” in Key West is at Harpoon Harry’s (832 Caroline Street, near the Key West Bight).

The Distance Classic to Key West is in its second year, as last year’s race was well-received by all sailors. Registration will be at SPYC between 8 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, skippers meeting at 10 a.m. and the start at 12:00. Limited dockage is available in Key West, so it is advised to enter early and request to be added to the dock list. If you cannot make the skippers meeting and have access to a fax or e-mail for a copy of the current sailing instructions, you may preregister and advise race committee where you may receive sailing instructions between 10 and 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. The race start will be in lower Tampa Bay. Regular e-mails will come to you once you have entered.

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to www.spyc.org, and click on regattas for all the details, or to contact race organizers and/or NOR/Entry forms, which will be posted on the site.

32nd Clearwater Challenge, Clearwater Yacht Club, Nov. 1-2 This will be the 32nd year of the Clearwater Challenge, a keelboat competition in the Gulf of Mexico off Clearwater.

Cookouts, live bands and dancing will be on the patio Friday and Saturday nights with an hour of complimentary rum punch each night. On Saturday night, a door prize drawing will be held for a blade to fit the lucky boat (or equivalent value on a larger sail) from Doyle-Ploch Sailmakers, courtesy of Mark Ploch, plus other gifts donated by JSI and West Marine. There is also a cookout at the awards ceremony on Sunday after racing.

Competitors are invited to the club to use the bar and dining facilities from October 25 to November 8. Free dockage will be provided for this period. Many sailors compete in the Davis Island Regatta to Clearwater on October 25 and leave their boats there for the Challenge. Others can cruise to Clearwater to spend the week there, then leave the boat after the Regatta and return the next weekend and cruise home.

For many years, this was the Kuala Cup, a 100-mile distance race from Clearwater, north to Anclote Key, south to Southwest Passage and back to Clearwater. Held the first weekend of November, this overnight gear-breaking race always seemed to have high winds and strong seas. Based on the competitors’ preference, this evolved to one day of distance racing using government marks and one day of buoy racing, and then to the current format of two days of buoy racing.

The Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker boats race windward-leeward on one course north of Clearwater Pass and the Racer-Cruisers, True Cruisers and Multihulls race various courses with reaching legs south of Clearwater Pass.

Each class (and any one-design fleet of five or more boats) will have a separate start.

This year, organizers are encouraging trailered-class boats to enter. A crane with 3,000-pound capacity will be available to launch trailered boats (Melges 24, J/24, etc.) provided there are at least five boats pre-registered.

For more information, and to register online, go to www.clwyc.org, or call (727) 447-6000.

Open Water Challenge—Singlehanded/Double-handed Race to Dry Tortugas from Longboat Pass, West Florida, Nov. 15 Mystic Knights of the Sea of Cortez in Cortez, FL, will be hosting a race down Florida’s west coast to the Dry Tortugas and return. This non-stop, approximately 400-mile race will begin off Longboat Pass just south of Tampa Bay and run to Pulaski Shoals near the Dry Tortugas and return.

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2008 Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club Lowcountry Regatta, Beaufort, SC, June 21-22 Sue and Larry Hamilton (co-chairs of 2008 Lowcountry Regatta)

MC Scows sailing in the Lowcountry Regatta.

Photo by Reggie Fraser.

The 42nd Annual Lowcountry Regatta hosted by the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club (BYSC) was bigger and better than ever this year with 133 boats and sailors traveling from five states to race.

BYSC is situated on one of the most beautiful properties imaginable overlooking the Beaufort River, a winding, wonderfully scenic section of the ICW. Sailors enjoyed free camping on club grounds, and family members who were not racing refreshed themselves in the pool or under the shade of the majestic live oaks. Racing was terrific both days. In addition to the wind gods cooperating, the 11 fleets of one-design boats were spread on three separate racecourses. BYSC’s fantastic racing support group, known as the River Rats, pulled off this feat very successfully, with

lots of hard work by nearly 50 on-the-water race committee volunteers. The competitors loved not having to race on congested courses.

A weekend of lively social events was kicked off on Friday with a commodore’s welcome party, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings and live music serenaded everyone while rigging boats Saturday morning. Grilled hotdogs and hamburgers were served for lunch each day.

BYSC’s member volunteers had as much fun hosting and participating in the events as did the competitors.

But the social highlight was definitely Saturday night’s lowcountry boil for over 300 people with local shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob and watermelon—just picked from the farm of one of BYSC’s own members. The Ocean Drive

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SOUTHERN RACING Party Band kicked into gear at 8 p.m. and the crowd never stopped dancing.

Lowcountry Regatta winners included Dave Stanger of James Island Yacht Club in the Sea Island One-Design class, Nathan Akers of BYSC for the Hobie class, David Moorhouse of Lake Eustis Sailing Club in the MC Scow class, Bob Harkrider of Augusta Sailing Club in the Lightning class, Andy Culver of Florida Yacht Club in the Snipe class, and John Potter of BYSC in the JY-15 class.

The Laser fleet was divided into three classes. Winner of the Laser class was Christopher Strang. Foster Marshall of BYSC took top honors in the Laser Radial class, and Finn Koppernaes, also of BYSC, won in the Laser 4.7 class. In the Sunfish classes, the Open class winner was Rick Whitehurst of James Island Yacht Club, with Billy Lesemann of Hobcaw Yacht Club winning the Junior class.

The Optimist fleet of junior sailors was also divided, based on the experience of the sailor. Connor Akers of BYSC won the Red group, Harrison Williams of Carolina Yacht Club won in the Green class, and Peter Hogan of Carolina Yacht Club won the Blue group, as well as taking top place in the Optimist combined class.

2008 Pirates on the Pungo Regatta Draws Record Numbers, Belhaven, NC, July 18-20

By Arden Root

Buccaneers sailing in the Pirates on the Pungo Regatta in Belhaven, NC. Photo by www.coastal-photography.com

The 2008 Pirates on the Pungo Regatta is an annual fundraiser for the Pungo District Hospital Foundation. Racing for all types of boats and experience levels, 19 dinghies and catamarans competed in three classes on Pantego Creek in Belhaven.

Twenty-one larger sailboats were registered in four classes and raced on the Pungo River.

The event was sailed in moderate but shifty winds that placed demands on the skills of the dinghy sailors. A number of boats capsized on the racecourse, and several members of the Open Portsmouth class retired early. The races planned for Sunday were abandoned since high winds were forecast due to the approach of Tropical Storm Christobal.

The catamarans were the fastest in the dinghy classes.

Jerry Pattenaude, sailing a 21-foot Shark, took first place.

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Dan Koch and Barbara Heckman, racing on Hobie 16s, placed second and third respectively.

A fleet of seven Buccaneer 18s raced in a One-Design class. Class rules ensure that boats are nearly identical, which makes for very competitive racing. The difference between first and second place was only one second in one race lasting nearly 40 minutes. First place was taken by Justin Hull of the Western Carolina Sailing Club. Second place went to Jeff Neurauter of Washington, D.C., and third place was earned by Jimmy Yurko of Solomons, MD— despite capsizing the boat during race four and sailing race five with Pantego Creek mud dripping onto the boat.

The Open Portsmouth class had 10 competitors, and was won by Bill Hufham, sailing a Sunfish. Second went to local sailor Jeff Mathis aboard his Bull’s-eye 15 and third to Leigh Smith and Betty Bowers aboard a borrowed Buccaneer. Smith, who organized the first Pirates on the Pungo in 1999, came from Arizona to participate.

The Cruising class course for big boats, nearly 13 miles long, was sailed on the Pungo River. The winner was Belhaven Yacht Club member Art Swords. This was Art’s first race, and only his second time out on his O’Day 26.

Second place went to Don and Marjie Stark of Belhaven aboard their Menger Cat 19, and third to Ryan Stroupe of Washington, NC, on his Hunter 25.5.

All three winners in the Recreational Non-Spinnaker class—for folks who do not regularly race their boats—were members of the River Rat Yacht Club. First place went to Ron Brown and Janis Ramquist on their Ranger 33. Second place went to Diana Lambeth aboard her Catalina 36 and third to Dave Groening on an Ericson 38.

The Performance Non-Spinnaker class was won for the third time in a row by Chuck Thompson of Gloucester, VA, aboard his San Juan 21. Chuck is a regular competitor and contributor to charity regattas in eastern North Carolina.

Second place was taken by Bob Loeber of Scranton, NC, aboard his J/30.

Winner of the Spinnaker class was Ron Medlin, Jr., sailing his J/24 Bash. Second place went to Diana Antonocci and Dyk Luben of Washington on her B25, and third to Erik and Carrie Baughman of Wilmington aboard their J/30.

Pirates on the Pungo 2008 featured great racing and social events. About 140 sailors gathered at River Forest Manor on Friday evening for a captain’s reception hosted by the Pungo District Hospital Foundation. On Saturday evening, over 300 sailors and local residents turned out for the Buccaneer Bash awards dinner followed by dancing to the music of the Craig Woolard Band and Island Time Entertainment. Organizers estimate that at least $16,000 was raised for the Pungo District Hospital. Planning for the 2009 event is already under way.

To see more pictures of 2008 Pirates on the Pungo, visit www.coastal-photography.com, click on Online Images, then Pirates on the Pungo. The password is “Pirates.”

Fast Women Regatta, Josephine, AL, July 19

By Kim Kaminski The 17th Annual Fast Women Regatta, hosted by the Point Yacht Club in Josephine, AL, was held on July 19, on www.southwindsmagazine.com

The crew from Polish Navy is all smiles after earning first in the following classes: Spinnaker class A, overall Spinnaker and the Perpetual Trophy for the best all-female competitor team at the Fast Women Regatta. From left to right are Ellen Costigan, Belinda Hommer, Paula McClure, Kim Kaminski (skipper), Heidi Harker, Monica Mondlock and Pat Cornish.

The Overall Spinnaker Class Fleet Trophy went to the crew aboard Polish Navy from the Navy Yacht Club of Pensacola. Not only did this team earn first in their class, but first in fleet and earned the Perpetual Trophy for the best overall all-female team.

More Fast Women 2008 photos are posted at http://flickr.com/photos/ghero

Perdido Bay. This is the first regatta in the Women’s Trilogy Series, which is followed by the Bikini Regatta and then the Race for the Roses (see below). The winner of all three is presented at the last regatta.

Eighteen boats registered to race. The racecourse was a triangle course with additional windward/leeward legs.

Rules allowed teams to have a 50 percent female and 50 percent male crew with a female skipper. Racing classes were divided into Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker and divided again into all-female teams and mixed teams. The Spinnaker class sailed an 8.18-mile course, while the NonSpinnaker class sailed a 5.18-mile course.

The weather was extremely warm with temperatures in the mid-90s. The light sea breezes (5 to 8 knots) didn’t fill in until later in the day, shifting from the east to the southeast and finally increasing in strength (8 to 12 knots) and shifting to the southwest.

Awards were given to the first three boats, along with an overall fleet trophy in both divisions. Two Perpetual Trophies were also given out; one to the best finish by an all-female team and another one known as the Virgin Skipper Award, which is given to the woman who is the skipper for the first time in a regatta.

The Overall Fleet Trophy for the Non-Spinnaker class went to Julie Denton who sailed in the Non-Spinnaker mixed class aboard Roka Dobi.

The Virgin Skipper Award winner also came from the Non-Spinnaker class. Two competitors were eligible for the trophy—Silvia Brooks aboard Reverie and Jody Hormer aboard Hula Girl. Silvia Brooks earned the trophy with a second-place finish in the Non-Spinnaker mixed class over Jody’s fifth-place finish.

The Spinnaker all-female team class had four competitors who had raced against each other in previous campaigns, and each had earned their share of first-place trophies. Kim Kaminski and crew aboard Polish Navy, the scratch boat in the class, successfully maneuvered their way up the course into the lead and managed to hold off their competition throughout the 8-mile course. Jennifer Grant and her crew from Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club sailing aboard Lightning Rod finished in second. Elaine Boos and her crew on Siren, who traveled from New Orleans to race, took third.

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Results (top three): Spinnaker – All Female:1, Polish Navy, Kim Kaminski; 2, Lightning Rod, Jennifer Grant; 3, Siren, Elaine Boos; Spinnaker, Mixed Crew: 1, Kanaloa, Carol Simpson; 2, Sandy Cheeks, Glenda Mayo; Non-Spinnaker, All Female: 1, Clewless, June Lovell; 2, Shaman, Lisa Williams; 3, Jes Be N Me, Be Gobeli; Non-Spinnaker, Mixed Crew: 1, Roka Dobi, Julie Denton; 2, Reverie, Silvia Brooks; 3, Coquina, Julie Connerley;.

28th Annual Bikini Regatta, Pensacola, July 26

By Kim Kaminski Commodore Fred Russell (left) from the Navy Yacht Club presents the crew of Grrrrr with their awards for first place in the Non-Spinnaker class and first place overall in the Non-Spinnaker fleet at the Bikini Regatta. Skipper Ange Smit and crew from the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club raced one of the 25 boats that competed in the annual ladies sailboat race.

Second in the women’s trilogy series, the Bikini Regatta was held on July 26 at the Navy Yacht Club in Pensacola. The Spinnaker class raced a windward/leeward course three times around while the Non-Spinnaker class sailed a triangle course around Pensacola Bay. After a slight delay because of no wind, the sea breeze filled in (8 to 10 knots) and the races started. Throughout the day, the sea breeze not only shifted towards the west southwest but increased in strength.

Twenty-five boats were registered to sail. One boat did not start, and one was disqualified for going around the wrong mark of the course. In the Spinnaker class A, the competition was tight. Linda Thompson (last year’s Ladies Trilogy winner) and her crew aboard Tripp Tonite finished 59 seconds ahead of Laura Witherington and her crew on Radio Flyer to win first place in their class and first place Spinnaker class all-female team. Finishing 9 seconds behind Radio Flyer to earn third place was Jeannette Prochaska and SOUTHWINDS

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It was an even closer finish in the Spinnaker class B competition. Lauren Whitehurst on Average White Boat finished fourth in the fleet but first in her class. Missing a firstplace finish by 24 seconds, Glenda Mayo and her crew aboard Sandy Cheeks earned second in the class. Jennifer Grant from the Fort Walton Yacht Club and her crew aboard Lighting Rod finished in third and earned second in Spinnaker class all-female team.

In the Non-Spinnaker division, Fort Walton Yacht Club race participant Linda Wright and her crew on Mickey Dee earned first in the Non-Spinnaker class B and first in NonSpinnaker all- female team.

In the Non-Spinnaker class A, the first-place boat also earned first in the Non-Spinnaker fleet. That honor went to Ange Smit and crew on Grrrrrr from the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club.

Results (top three): Spinnaker, Class A Fleet All Female: 1, Tripp Tonite, Linda Thompson; 2, Radio Flyer, Laura Witherington; 3, Tenacious, Jeannette Prochaska; Spinnaker, Class B: 1, Average White Boat, Lauren Whitehurst; 2, Sandy Cheeks, Glenda Mayo; 3, Lightning Rod, Jennifer Grant; Non-Spinnaker, Class A Fleet All Female:1, Grrrr, Ange Smit; 2, Shaman, Lisa Williams; 3, Unstable, Dianne Godwin; Non-Spinnaker, Class B:1, Mickey Dee, Linda Wright; 2, Coquina, Julie Connerley; 3, Jes Be N Me, Be Gobeli.

Women Take the Helm— and the Rest of the Boat During the 21st Annual Race for the Roses, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Aug. 2-3

championship was moved to New Orleans’ Southern Yacht Club for 2005, but Hurricane Katrina washed away that regatta. In 2006 and ’07, it was held on Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain, though turnout was minimal. For 2008, it rotated back to PBYC. Fifteen boats competed. In the GYA Championship, three races were scheduled over two days. Besides customary hardware trophies, beautiful long-stemmed roses and champagne are bestowed upon winners. Thankfully, long gone are the days when Roses Committee members had to dethorn and bundle the donated roses themselves for the winners!

West Marine can always be counted on to provide the women sailors something for their captain’s bag, as well as the local grocery stores who provide bottled water and snacks as well.

Also supporting the annual regatta are the restaurants of Pensacola Beach. A traditional “Taste of Pensacola Beach” buffet of hors d’oeuvres gives visiting sailors a slice of our Southern hospitality.

The GYA Women’s PHRF Championship is only open to spinnaker boats. Nine boats competed in two classes. The remaining six competed in the Non-Spinnaker fleet. Kim Kaminski, skippering a borrowed Tartan 10 called Polish Navy, and her crew of seven finished first in both races Saturday, edging out Lauren Whitehurst in Average White Boat by 49 seconds in race one, and winning over Ellen Hunt on Reach Around by 57 seconds. Hunt is the founder of the Race for the Roses. On Sunday, Kaminski finished in second place behind Whitehurst, but with one throw-out allowed, she cinched Spinnaker Class B, Spinnaker fleet, and the GYA Women’s PHRF Championship.

The Women’s Trilogy has, until this year, always been awarded to a spinnaker boat. Lisa Williams, skippering her

By Julie B. Connerley Kim Kaminski, fourth from left, and her crew proudly display their Race for the Roses trophies for first in class, first in fleet, and the GYA Women’s Championship.

Photo by Julie Connerley.

Although Pensacola Beach Yacht Club’s building is arguably small, its reputation for hosting the premier women-only sailboat regatta along the Gulf Coast is unmatched.

The Race for the Roses is the third in the Women’s Trilogy Series (see above articles).

This year’s event was also the Gulf Yachting Association Women’s PHRF Championship.

This GYA-sanctioned event began in 2001 when PBYC’s then fleet captain petitioned the GYA for just such an event—based on the successful annual regatta held at the “Best Little Yacht Club on the Gulf Coast.”

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own boat, Shaman, a Hunter 37.5, is the first non-spinnaker boat to be awarded the Perpetual Women’s Trilogy Trophy.

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as well as boats in the spinnaker fleet.”

In addition to the class trophies, PBYC awards a Perpetual Perseverance Award and the Amanda Werner Spirit of Sailing Award to the crew that exemplifies the character, spirit and sportsmanship of the late Amanda Werner, a PBYC member and avid sailor.

Results: Spinnaker (3 races, 15.6 nm): Class A: 1. Slump Buster, Catie Yeager; 2. Tripp Tonite, Linda Thompson, Bling, Rachael Gillette. Class B: 1.

Polish Navy, Kim Kaminski; 2. Average White Boat, Lauren Whitehurst; 3.

Reach Around, Ellen Hunt. Non-Spinnaker (3 races, 17.1 nm): Class C: 1. Shaman, Lisa Williams; 2. Boondoggle, Phyllis Seaton; 3. Unstable, Dianne Godwin. Class D: 1. Mickey Dee, Linda Wright; 2. Jes Be N Me, Be Gobeli; 3. Coquina, Julie Connerley. First in Spinnaker Fleet: Polish Navy. First in Non-Spinnaker Fleet: Mickey Dee. Perseverance Award: Lightning Rod, Jennifer Grant. Amanda Werner Spirit of Sailing Award: Bling. Women’s Trilogy Perpetual Trophy: Shaman.

GYA Women’s PHRF Champion: Polish Navy.

■ REGIONAL RACING CALENDARS Regattas and Club Racing— Open to Everyone Wanting to Race For the races listed here, no individual club membership is required, although a regional PHRF rating, or membership in US SAILING or other sailing association is often required. (If individual club membership is required, please contact us and we will not list their races in the future.)

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Battle of Atlanta. Snipes. LLSC. Special Olympics Regatta. www.specialolympicsga.org PHRF Championships. LLSC. Gone With the Wind Regatta. C22. LLSC

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 6-7 Cat Fest (multihulls). Lake Norman YC 21 Wassaw Cup. Savannah YC. OCTOBER Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org See Web site for local club races 3-4 Leukemia Cup. TBA. 11-12 Alice Cup. TBA 25 Witches Brew Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org Check Web site for club races.

4 Neuse Solo Race. Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) 18 Greens Creek Regatta. ODC Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) www.llsc.com See Web site for local club races South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com 3-4 Charleston Leukemia Cup Regatta. PHFR, one design, High School. ChYC, CORA, JIYC, CYC-SC, CCS, HYC 4-5 Old Salty. Thistles. LNYC 4-5 Alt. Cup. Lightnings. LLSC 11-12 Halloween Regatta. Open. ASC 11-12 No Coast Laser Championship. Lasers. LLSC 11-12 Beers Memorial Regatta. Y-flyer AYC 18-19 Calibogue Cup. PHRF. CHHI 17-19 Hospice Regatta. Open. WCSC 18-19 D-12 Championship. Lasers. CYC-SC 18-19 Pipers Highlanders. LNYC 18-19 Sailboard Fall Classic. Sailboards. LLSC 25-26 Turkey Shoot Regatta. Open. KSC 25-26 Carolina Ocean Challenge. PHRF. SCYC 25-26 Borderline Lightnings.

25-26 Midlands Regatta. Open. CSC-SC 25-26 LLSC Halloween Regatta. Open. LLSC 25-26 Halloween Snipe. AYC www.longbaysailing.com See Web site for local club races

SEPTEMBER Charleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanracing.org Local races 9/13 and 9/27, every other Saturday.

18-21 Melges 24 Nationals. Charleston YC. www.m24charleston.com Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org See Web site for local club races 6-7 Ensign Invitational Regatta, Oriental 3-14 Blackbeard Regatta. New Bern.

13-14 Carolinas J/24 Championship. Oriental 20 NYRA Women’s Regatta. Oriental.

Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) www.llsc.com See Web site for weekly local club races 6-7 Dorton Cup. Barefoot Sailing Club.

6-7 Old Goat Thistle Regatta. LLSC. News & Views for Southern Sailors

SEPTEMBER 3,10,17, Wed Night Fall Series #1,2,3. Indian River YC 5,19 Fall Rum Race #2,3. Melbourne YC 7 Big Boys Race. Halifax Sailing Association 7 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne YC 14 Commodore Cup Race #8. Halifax River YC 13-14 Dixie Crossroads Cruise. East Coast Sailing Association–Cruising 14 Women’s Fall Race #3. East Coast Sailing Association–Women’s Sailing 14,28 Fall Race Series #1. Titusville Sailing Center 20 Fall Series #1. Rudder Club 20 Crab Trap Roundup–Fall Series #2. Florida YC 20 Fall Race #2. East Coast Sailing Association 21 Fall Race #4. Indian River YC SOUTHWINDS

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SOUTHERN RACING 21 Small Boat Racing. Melbourne YC 24 Wed Night Fall Series #2. Indian River YC 27-28 Mermaid Regatta, Woman’s #4. East Coast Sailing Association–Women’s Sailing OCTOBER 1,8,15 Wed Night Series #5,6,7. Indian River Yacht Club 3,17 Fall Rum Race #4,5. Melbourne Yacht Club 3 Gary Gorden Memorial Regatta. Halifax River Yacht Club 4 Hands on the Helm Regatta. North Florida Women’s Sailing Network 4,18 Fall Series #2,3. Rudder Club 4-5 Wildcat Regatta. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 5 Big Boy’s Race. Halifax Sailing Association 5 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne Yacht Club 5 Fall Race Series #3. Titusville Sailing Center.

11 Michelob Light Run. Smyrna Yacht Club 11 Navy Day Regatta. Navy Jax Yacht Club 12 Fall Race #5. Indian River Yacht Club 19 Commodore Cup #10. Halifax River Yacht Club 18-19 Fall Small Boat Regatta. Melbourne Yacht Club

Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net Go the Web site for local club races BBYC Biscayne Bay YC BBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net CGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.org CRYC Coral Reef YC. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.

KBYC Key Biscayne YC. www.kbyc.org.

MYC Miami YC. www.miamiyachtclub.net.

SEPTEMBER 6-7 Florida State Snipe Championships. CGSC 7 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series. Flat Earth Racing 13 Full Moon Regatta 20 MYC Conch Cup. Miami YC. 27-28 Avocado-Mango-Lime Cup. BBYC OCTOBER 4-5 CGSC Annual Regatta OD #10 - CGSC 11-12 Columbus Day Regatta 18 J24 Biscayne Bay Series. Flat Earth Racing 18 Race Management Course. MYC 19 CGSC Annual Regatta. BBYRA PHRF #10 25 The Hughes Regatta. Nielsen, Virgin, & Morin Cups

Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the Key West Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 292-5993. www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Ave. in Key West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and members welcome. Wed. night racing has begun for the summer season. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats start racing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinks afterward.

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SEPTEMBER 27-28 Nonsuch Regatta OCTOBER 11 Fall series #2. Portsmouth. Bayside 18-19 Black Betsy Regatta and Raft-up. PHRF. Bayside 25 Halloween All-comers Race. Bayside.

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The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pages link at www.southwindsmagazine.com. It is also the race calendar link at the West Florida PHRF organization (www.westfloridaphrf.org) and many other sailing associations and yacht clubs in the area.

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Renew West Florida PHRF Certificates — Now Due The West Florida PHRF certificates expire July 1, 2008. Renew now and stay current so you can race your boat this coming season (2008-9) and also support the West Florida racing community. Cost is a mere $30 for renewal and $35 for new members if you are a member of US SAILING. Save $5 by joining US SAILING. This is also a good time to renew or join US SAILING. Go to www.westfloridaphrf.org to join or to renew your PHRF certificate and membership. Go to www.ussailing.org to renew or join US SAILING. Club Racing Boca Ciega YC. Gulfport. Third Sunday each month. 10 am, PHRF racing. (727) 321-7295 or www.sailbcyc.org. One-design, dinghy racing every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. May through September. (727) 458-7274.

Bradenton YC. Races April through October. Thursday evenings.

Races at 6:30 p.m. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Susan Tibbits at (941) 723-6560.

Clearwater Community Sailing Center. The center holds regular weekend club races. For dates and more information, go to www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org.

Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. For more information, contact saraherb@aol.com.

Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round john@johnkremski.com Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. pbgvtrax@aol.com.

Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins Sept. 9 through Nov. 18. www.pgscweb.com. www.southwindsmagazine.com

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

Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org SEPTEMBER 8/30-31 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society.

Summerset, PHRF (SWFBOTY) (CHBOTY) 8/30-31 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Labor Day Regatta, All classes (SBBOTY) 8/31 Tampa Bay Catamaran Society. Union Regatta, Dunedin Causeway 6 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF 6 Davis Island YC. J/24 Season Opener 6 St. Petersburg YC. Bruce Watters Regatta. Optimist Green, RBW fleets 13-14 Clearwater YC. Cressy Regionals, High School racing 20-21 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Bruce Neubauer Optimist Regatta 20-21 Lake Eustis Sailing Club. Wildcat Regatta, Catamarans 20-21 Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society. Kayusa Cup, PHRF 27-28 Bradenton YC. Kickoff Regatta, PHRF (SBBOTY), (SuncoastBOTY) 27 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Fall #2, PHRF 27-28 Dunedin Boat Club. Dunedin Cup and Kiwanis Regatta, All classes, www.dunedincup.org

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Yacht Quality. Sarasota. (941) 349-3102 (10/08)

1998 Hunter 140, excellent condition. New main, New Jib, Harken roller furling Jib, New Tiller, HD trailer new wheels & tires. Real nice unit. $2,500 O.B.O. (863) 324-7234. (10/08)

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21’ Custom C/B sloop. Excellent sailing vessel in nice condition. Draft 8” w/board up, 3’ 6” w/board down. Lead bulb on C/B. Galvanized trailer, boat cover. Call for more pictures. $1,500. Jim in Daytona (386) 871-3494.

(9/08)

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CLASSIFIED ADS WHARRAM TIKI 30 CATAMARAN FOR SALE Brand New — Professionally Built 21’ San Juan CB Sloop. 1979 Excellent sailing vessel in top notch condition. 7 sails, Galvanized trailer, rigged for single handed sailing. $4,500. Daytona. (386) 871-3494. (9/08)

Reynolds 21. Enclosed Porti Potti. New Tramp and bottom. 2 sets Hobie Design sails — E-Z step! $3195. With Honda: $3695. Will consider trade for 11’-13’ mono, dinghy/race type. (850) 230-1667. (850) 381-0548.

(10/08)

Catalina 27 1979, Tiller, Std Rig, Elec Start 9.9 Mercury O/B, 50% roller furling jib.

Runs great, sails great. $5000. Very motivated, Located Palmetto, FL. Contact Jim (941) 812-9437 or jachmo@hotmail.com. (11/08)

Lindenberg 28. 1983. Five speed. Proven winner. Extensive racing inventory. Ready to race now. Major upgrades and new bottom March 2006. Yours for $16,550. Contact Gary Smith (321) 674-0886. e-mail Fivespeed05@cfl.rr.com. (10/08a)

Go to www.tiki30.blogspot.com to view an on-line journal documenting the step-bystep building of this boat. Built by Boatsmith, Inc., Jupiter, FL www.boatsmithFL.com. (561)744-0855

1989 CATALINA 30 Wing Keel Sloop.

Exceptional! New bottom paint, new North Stack Pack system, Hood roller furling, newer canvas, Adler Barbour refrigeration, 3’ 10” draft, newer canvas & more! $37,500 (888) 882-5516 or (727) 421-6664. www.gcyachts.com.

FREE BOAT. 24’ Motorsailer. Strip-planked.

Diesel. 24x10x3. At the Dock. Sarasota. (941) 349-3102. (10/08)

Cape Dory 25-D. 1982. Classic Carl Alberg design with full keel and attached rudder.

Large cockpit with ample interior. Cape Dory’s sea kind capabilities are well known and these vessels are sailing all oceans. St. Pete Municipal Marina slip transferable thru October. $19,900. (727) 560-0901. www.sciyachtsalesinternational.com

1998 MacGregor 26X, 50 HP Honda 4-stroke OB. Unique water ballast system. Less than 1 foot draft when board is up. 7’ 10” beam and comes with a trailer. Enclosed head, aft sleeping cabin, galley, and dinette. CDI roller furling jib. VHF radio. Stereo with cockpit speakers.

Wheel steering, cockpit cushions and more. $13,500. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.

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28’ Pearson Sloop, 1986, One of the few boats in this size range with a fully-enclosed aft stateroom. Equipped with wheel steering, 18 HP Yanmar diesel, autohelm, hot & cold pressure water, roller furling genoa, new Bimini in ‘08. Rigged to single-hand. READY TO CRUISE! $27,500, Call Rick @ 727-4228229, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

29’ Ericson. 18hp Universal Diesel, Mermaid central air/heat, sleeps 4/6, lots of extras.

Would consider trailerable sailboat in trade.

Located Cape Coral, FL. $14,500. (870) 3732894. (10/08)

J/30 1982. $12,000. Safe, Stable in heavy winds! Main, genoa, jib, spinnaker.

Maintenance records & hauled yearly since 2001. Folding prop, 2 compasses, DS, Speed, VHF. j30sailboat@gmail.com. (954) 4425580. (9/08)

Catalina 30 1987 Mk 1. Standard rig, shoal draft. Full batten Quantum main and 130% roller furling jib. Doyle spinnaker. Very well maintained. Bottom peeled and barrier epoxied. Upgrade to propane stove/oven. Achilles inflatable w/OB. Sarasota.$32,900 Ron at (941) 927-3373 or jrschwied@verizon.net. (9/08)

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1987 Catalina 30 with Universal diesel, Harken RF, lazy jacks, Bruce and Danforth, Lemar STs, Bimini, Data Marine instruments, Grill, GPS, VHF, Stereo, TV, front door refrig, alcohol stove, swim ladder, marine air and more. A great boat at a fantastic offer. $21,000. www.Cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100

30’ Woods Windsong catamaran, 1989, Twin outboards, Many recent upgrades, 32” draft. perfect for Bahamas hopping. $42,000, Call Tom @ (904) 377-9446. Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

32’ Beneteau, 1997, Yanmar 3GM diesel with new 95 amp alternator, Large U-Shaped galley with a lot of counter space and storage lockers, Autohelm ST 4000 auto pilot, Heart 800 watt inverter / battery charger w/ battery monitoring system, Full AC/DC breaker panel at Navigation station, New starter, $59,000, Call Jeff @ (954) 224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

32’ Watkins 1983 Ideal for cruising or liveaboard, well maintained. Hybrid refrigeration, 27HP Yanmar, A/C, autopilots, GPS, High output alternator. Pictures and list of equipment: www.kollmann-marine.com/Loreli.htm or call (954) 583-7215. (8/08a)

31’ Southern Cross, 1985, New Yanmar, Cutter rigged, Blue water cruiser. Staylocs, Loaded! $37,900, Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

32’ BRISTOL 1976 SLOOP. New to market, lots new including rigging, halyards, Interior cushions, Sunbrella canvas & Interlux Epoxy bottom. Autopilot, Depth, VHF, 1983 20HP Diesel, Main, Jib, Genoa, Spinner, Storm, ST winches. $25,000 – motivated seller. (888) 840-7937, (305) 481-1364. www.gcyachts.com.

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Ranger 33, Lacerta. Refurbished interior, brightwork, new topside paint, new standing rigging. Full interior but optimized for racing with a faired hull, racing sails, Spectra lines, large equipment inventory. Pampered condition, ready to race or cruise in comfort. $22,500 (727) 480-0928 (11/08a)

2004 Catalina 34 MK II, loaded and ready.

This boat is equipped for the discriminating sailor for pure pleasure or the competitor for pure enjoyment. Everything you need in a boat. Two complete sets of sails, one to cruise, another to race. Everything is like new. $127,500. www.Cortezyachts.com for listing or call (941) 792-9100.

1985 BABA 35 - full keel Blue Water cruiser.

Lots of gear with manuals and records. VHF, SSB, GPS, windlass, wind gen, life raft and more. Needs some exterior teak work and some blisters. On the hard for your inspection. A fantastic offer @ $59,000. Call Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100 or visit www.cortezyachts.com

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35’ Southern Cross Cutter Rig 1985. Loaded for Cruising. Very good. Yanmar, Furling, Radar, Chart Plotter, GPS, Solar, Wind-generator, Spinnaker, heavy duty ground tackle & more.

Inc $76,500. (757) 218-8339. (9/08)

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35’ Catalina 350, 2003, This 350 shows like new and is loaded with electronics, A/C, upgraded refrigeration, a four-function tender, and much more! The owners have purchased a bigger boat and would like to see you sail away in this one! $139,000, Call Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

O’Day 37, 1984.. Center cockpit performance cruiser/racer offers speed, comfort and privacy. Very well maintained and clean “in and out,” with long list of constant improvements and upgrades, shows pride of ownership. Maintenance records available. Well cruise-equipped. $44,900. (727) 560-0901. www.sciyachtsalesinternational.com

Catalina 36, 1993, Wing keel, A/C, inverter, Autohelm instruments integrated with 4000+ Autopilot. Refrigeration, windlass, upgraded battery bank, 3 headsails, Universal diesel with 580 hrs. Interior shows as new. Always on Lake Lanier. Exceptional boat! $79,900. (770) 2875606. kentmckee@bellsouth.net. (11/08A)

2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37. (New 2007: Yanmar engine, 3 Optima batteries, Garmin 440 at helm.) Interphase Chart Plotter at Navigation Station. 12 Volt Refrigeration System. Stereo w/4 speakers (2 cockpit), 25 AMP Battery Charger. New cruising spinnaker.

Custom hard dodger/bimini. Forward cabin w/optional sink and vanity. Master stateroom w/king-sized berth. Walk-through transom w/swim ladder. $136,900. (941) 365-9095.

(9/08a)

37’ Island Packet, 2007, Yanmar 54 HP. Very clean, shows like new. Color Chartplotter, radar and Auto. Bow Thruster, Full Canvas, Like New. Priced below ’05 boats. This is a steal, call today! $338,500, Call Leo @ (941) 504-6754, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Tayana 37 Pilothouse Cutter. 1985. Magic Dragon Robert Perry’s best! Ready to cruise & makes a great liveaboard. New Yanmar 4JHE diesel engine. New sails. Full galley, A/C; watermaker; generator; navigation equipment & much more….Meticulously maintained and upgraded with quality. Hauled 12/07. Composting toilet or will replace with regular toilet. Berthed in St. Pete. $89,900 or Make an Offer. (305) 923-6556. (11/08)

38’ Nantucket Center Cockpit, 1985. Just completed a major refit. NEW Diesel (not rebuilt), NEW Generator, New Hydraulic Steering System, New Hydraulic Auto Pilot System New Air Conditioning New Seafrost Refrigeration, New GARMIN GPS Chart plotter, New AGM Gel batteries (8), New Hart Freedom-30 Inverter/Charger. New Maxwell Windlass, New Bimini/Dodger And MORE! $129,000, Call Jeff @ 954-224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

37’ Gulfstar Sloop, 1977, everything on the vessel has been upgraded: mechanical, electrical components, electronics, 16000BTU A/C, autopilot, sails and running gear, Bimini and canvas, new bottom paint and running gear and she had no blisters and he has also added a NEW dodger, $67,900, Call Roy S.@ (305) 775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Subscribe to SOUTHWINDS Jeanneau 37. 1978. Very fast center cockpit cruiser/racer. Lots of room below. Excellent offshore sailing vessel. Hawk’s Flight is a proven design. Built in France. Fast and safe passage making or very comfortable liveaboard. She is sound, large inventory of spare parts and recent improvements. Priced to sell, owner very motivated. $37,900. (727) 5600901. www.sciyachtsalesinternational.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

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38’ William Baylock Custom Gaff Rigged Cutter, 1982, Climb aboard this one of a kind Beauty. From her hand carved Bow Sprit to her custom cockpit locker, you will be amazed by her old world charm and craftmanship.

This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a head turning, great sailing, one of a kind boat! $46,000, Call Leo @ 941-504-6754, Edwards Yacht Sales, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Herreshoff Nereia 38’, LOA 43’, Draft 5’, 1975 strip cedar hull on mahogany frame then Eglassed, 9500# lead, beautfiful interior, Perkins 4-108 diesel. WOW! WOW! WOW! Ondean is a 10! In Deerfield Beach, FL, $140K. Call Mark (954) 551-0214. (9/08)

39’ Pearson Yawl, 1974, Diesel, Centerboard, Dark blue hull, New Canvas, Health forces sale, $54,900, Call Tim @ 850-374-2077, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Bayfield 40 Hull # 34 full keel 5’ draft, cutter ketch designed by H.T.Gozzard built in 1984.

Exceptional condition with lots of new gear.

Harken roller furling on all sails. Marine air, WS, WD, depth, VHF w/remote, SSB, cd/radio, autopilot, chartplotter, radar, dinghy, life raft. $119,000 Call Major Carter or visit www.Cortezyachts.com.(941) 792-9100.

1990 CS 40. $54,900 (HALF PRICE). Selling due to health and relocation. We still want to sail, but need to take on a 50% partner.

Tall rig version. Well-equipped for offshore.

Just completed 1-year cruise of the U.S. East Coast. A fast boat by any standard. New rod rigging, Bimini, life raft, refrigeration, AC and much more. Cocoa Beach. (407) 7393220. (9/08)

1998 CATALINA 40. Exceptional, great liveaboard with slip at St. Pete Municipal. Air, custom fridge/freezer, solar panels, inverters, wind Gen, A/P, Radar, GPS, elec. Windlass, BBQ, cockpit shower, roller furling headsail, Genoa & lots more. $142,000 – bring offers!

(888)882-5516 (727) 560-0001 www.gcyachts.com

TransWorld CT 41. 1979. Proven full-keel blue water cruiser. Perkins 4-108 diesel. 46’ LOA with bowsprit. Ketch-rigged Center Cockpit with walk thru to aft cabin. Complete Awlgrip paint. Custom stainless steel rails and davits.

10’ 6” Caribe RIB with 15hp OB. Full galley.

Beautiful teak interior with lots of storage.

Maxwell electric windlass. Much more. New sails and rigging. New Givens Life Raft. Asking $69,000. North Carolina. (941) 792-9100

Hans Christian 41, 1985, Blister-free bottom, Showroom Interior, World cruising equipment list. This a beautiful yacht, A real must SEE!, $189,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Tayana 42 Cutter, 1988, Original owner has babied her! Total refit in ’03, A/C, Most of her life was lightly used in the Great Lakes. This one is Bristol! $194,900 Call Roy S. @ 305775-8907 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

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Yanmar 27hp. Major refit 2005. New UK sails, AC/heat, Onan genset 6.5kw, Autohelm 7000, new interior, Corian counters, teak sole, Bimini/dodger $158,500. (321) 917-5863. palexy@cfl.rr.com. (9/08)

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1989 Catalina 42 tri-cabin. Extremely well maintained blue water cruiser. Radar, autohelm, chart-plotter, water maker, Yanmar 44hp, Doyle stack pack. See details at www.yachtworld.com/boats/1768022/0. Ron Regan, Broker. (727) 391-0069. (9/08) www.southwindsmagazine.com

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42’ Cheoy Lee Clipper, 1970, Diesel, Topsides, deck and cockpit Awlgripped in ‘05, Teak decks removed, Solid Cruiser, $105,000, Call Joe @ 941-224-9661, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

42’ Tayana 1980, New engine, solid bluewater cruiser, Just back from islands, Priced right @ $84,900, Call Jeff @ 954-224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

47’ Vagabond Ketch, 1986, Heavy displacement cruiser, Refit in ’03 with new spars and sails, Genset, A/C, 3KW inverter, Radar, GPS, Big ground tackle, windlass, $159,000, Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

48’ Cheoy Lee Golden Wave Ketch, 1987 Newer Perkins, Sleeps 8, repainted, Solid cruiser, $164,900, Call Roy S. @ (305) 775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

Jeantot Marine 51’ Privilege 1994, Big, beautiful cat loaded with electronics, genset, watermaker, dive compressor, dual a/c, cherry interior. Sleeps 10 in 5 double cabins, $530,000, Call Tom @ (904) 3779446, Edwards Yacht Sales. Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com

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2007 ALBIN 26. Brand new, never titled, DIESEL. Center console. Economical Yanmar 315HP burns only 4.86 GPH at 2500 RPMs. TTop, baitwell, tuna door, outriggers, fish boxes & more. Now $79,000. Dealer inventory must go. 2 on display. Bring offers! (888) 882-5516 or cell (727) 421-6662.

45’ Hunter Legend, 1987, TOTAL REFIT, Beginning with the hull, it was completely stripped, sanded/filled, primed and painted first with Awl Grip and finally with Imron for a truly remarkable finish! New mast and rigging, Outstanding condition, NOT A SINKER!, $124,900, Call Rick @ 727-4228229 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com

50’ Gulfstar Center Cockpit Ketch, 1976, Perkins 85 HP, Rare 2 stateroom model, Walk in engine room, Nice bluewater cruiser, Holding plate refrigeration, $114,900, Call TJ @ (941) 741-5875 Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com 2005 Albin 31 TE. Twin Yanmar 370 turbos wolf in sheep’s clothing!!! 53k less than replacement!!! New warranties apply. Options package worth 18k. Never titled. Most powerful 31 on market. Call today and let’s talk dream boats. $223,900 (561) 844-1100.

BROKERS: 47’ Vagabond Bluewater Cutter Ketch, 1982, An IMRON painted hull, Awlgripped cabin house, varnished teak accents, and newly finished (natural) teak decks make Black Swan an impressive sight. Trimble Navigation NAC TRAC XL GPS, Raytheon RL9 LCD radar, $224,900, Call Jeff @ (954) 224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com News & Views for Southern Sailors

50’ Hunter 2003. Hunter’s Child. This HC 50 is the ultimate offshore racing machine.

Custom built for Warren Luhrs and Steve Pettengill. This is a WINNER …Only $495,000. St Augustine Yacht Sales 1-866610-1703. www.sayachtsales.com

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CLASSIFIED ADS 1981 Marine Trader 35’ Sedan Trawler.

Ford Diesel, Volvo Gen, 3 1/2’ draft, windlass, A/C. Boat is docked in Augusta, Georgia.

Asking $47,500. (706) 288-6350 or (352) 428-7924. (10/08)

Used Boat Gear for Sale. CQR 25 & 45#, Bruce 16 & 66#, Hookah by Airline, 55# Folding Fisherman anchor, Para-tech 15 w/Rode, Edson rack & pinion steering w/ wheel, new awning w/side curtains. Nautical Trader, 110 E. Colonia Lane, Nokomis, FL. Shop online at www.nauticaltrader.net. (941) 488-0766.

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Charter Boat and Business for Sale, Sarasota/Bradenton Area. Includes 28-foot diesel six-pack deep Vee hull boat with tower.

Includes dive platform and fishing gear. Boat in very good condition. Established charter business with advertising and slip in Cortez, FL. Asking $24,900—taking offers. Drastically reduced, owner leaving country. Cortez Yacht Sales. www.cortezyachts.com. (941) 792-9100.

40’ Eagle Pilothouse 2007, Single 230 Cummins w/ 300 hrs., A/C, Gen, Full Electronics, Bow Thruster, Washer-Dryer, Economical Cruising. A Must See. $359,000. St Augustine Yacht Sales. (866) 610-1703 www.sayachtsales.com.

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_________________________________________ Wanted. Parts for Westerbeke Pilot 10 or 20 (also know as Bukh 10 or 20)—or complete engine for parts (engine does not need to run). (941) 624-0916. (11/08) 43’ Californian Cockpit Motoryacht 1985, T/ 3208N Cats 210 hp, A/C, Gen. Great Boat. $79,000. Will Trade for Sailboat. St Augustine Yacht Sales. (866) 610-1703. www.sayachtsales.com.

Schucker 440. Ready to cruise. Or spend summer safely moored in the Caribbean’s best hurricane hole. Continue down island to South America, or to Cuba, Bahamas, the Great Loop — or just live aboard in “Margaritaville” until the Apocalypse. $59,500. Complete information & photos on www.LuperonCruising.com (809) 821-8239.

(10/08)

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_________________________________________ North Canvas is recruiting a production supervisor working with sales and design, supervising sewing staff, designing, manufacturing and installing marine covers, interiors and stainless steel frames. Part of the booming Houston economy, the bay area offers excellent working and living conditions in a year round active sailing community. Paid holidays and vacations. Phone 281-334-7223, fax (281) 334-7226 or email TrentMcBride@verizon.net. (11/08) _________________________________________

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I provide a thorough bottom cleaning and zinc replacements. Serving Pinellas County.

Starting at $1/ft. Home: (727) 461-4606.

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General maintenance person wanted for building and grounds maintenance and evening security. POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Florida. Full time. Hours 2-10:30 PM. $30K to start. Extensive background and credit check mandatory. Send cover letter and resume to sss@sarasotasailingsquad.com with the words “APPLYING FOR JOB”, in the Subject Line or fax to (941) 388-5524. _________________________________________ Sailing Instructors / Branch Managers.

Offshore Sailing School is seeking skilled sailors with strong teaching experience, performance and cruising boat sailing experience, US SAILING certification (or skills to pass exam). USCG license required, or experience to obtain appropriate level. Manager applicants must have organization and management skills. Email resume to Doug Sparks at doug@offshoresailing.com, fax to (239) 4549201 or visit www.offshoresailing. com/employment. (10/08) _________________________________________ www.southwindsmagazine.com

CLASSIFIED ADS Yacht Broker Wanted. Lots of Work. Growing company, with years of experience, in Tampa Bay looking for a team player. Great company support. Call (727) 823-7400, or Jacek at (727) 560-0901. _________________________________________ Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do you prefer to sell yachts from your home office?

If you do and you are a proven, successful yacht sales professional, we have positions open for Florida west and east coast. Take advantage of the Massey sales and marketing support, sales management and administration while working from your home selling brokerage sail and powerboats. Call Frank Hamilton (941) 723-1610 for interview appointment and position details.

Deepwater Boat Slip Included! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage townhome. Mariners Pass, St. Petersburg, FL. Drastically Reduced. $209,900. Loads of updates. Call Bob Sackett, Realtor (727) 560-9119. (9/08a)

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_________________________________________ KEY LARGO BAY FRONT HIDEAWAY and 22 ft sailboat, $800-$1000wk. Snorkel/Dive, Private, Beautiful Sunsets. Studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom cottages. See Brochure on Web site. (305) 451-3438. www.floridasailingadventures.com/Photos.html. (9/08) Ponce de Leon Hotel Historic downtown hotel at the bay, across from St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 FAX (727) 896-2287 www.poncedeleon hotel.com

Fort Lauderdale House With Dock. Charming 2/2 on canal in quiet residential community in Riverland area of Ft. Lauderdale. Deep water ocean access, no fixed bridges, owner financing. Perfect spot for sailors between cruises. $450,000 Call Today! (954) 732-1188.

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R EAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT _________________________________________

Protected Sailboat Canal. Port Charlotte.

Ship-shape 3/2/2 CBS. Split plan. Two screened porches. 30’ concrete dock w/davits, with two mooring pilings. Updated AC, roof, appliances. Screened porches. Fruit trees.

Boating neighborhood. $293k/Offers. (941) 753-7433. (9/08a)

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Sailor’s Paradise “Old Florida”.Lakefront mobile home cottage with dock on 20K acre Lake Crescent in Crescent City. Small, quiet, adult park with reasonable lot rent. $7500 (386) 698-3648 or www.LakeCrescentFlorida.com. (10/08a)

28’ Corsair F-28R Trimaran ‘97. ‘07 Carbon sails, ‘07 - 9.8 OB, overhauled trailer. Turn-key condition. $71,000. Palmetto, FL. Write for particulars to TrimaranFast@aol.com. (941) 538-8540. (11/08a)

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For northern Gulf coast race calendars and more information, go the Gulf Yachting Association Web site, at www.gya.org.

Wednesday Evening Fun Races PYC. Every Wednesday of the Month, April thru October. Fort Walton YC. April thru October LEGEND BWYC Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS BSA Birmingham SC, AL BirmYC Birmingham YC, AL BYC Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL CSA Corinthian SA, New Orleans, LA FYC Fairhope YC Fairhope, AL GYC Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS JYC Jackson Yacht Club, Jackson, MS LPRC Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit, New Orleans, LA LPWSA Lake Pontchartrain Women SA, New Orleans, LA MYC Mobile YC, AL NYC Navy YC, Pensacola, FL NOYC New Orleans YC, LA PCYC Pass Christian YC, Pass Christian, MS PYC Pensacola YC, FL PBYC Pensacola Beach YC, FL PointYC Point YC, Josephine, AL PontYC Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA SYC Southern YC, New Orleans, LA SSYC South Shore YC, New Orleans, LA SABYC St. Andrews Bay YC, Panama City FL

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Ft. Myers Beach Mooring Field . . . . . . . . . .33 Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Greg Knighton Yacht Broker . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . . .29 Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . .28,30 Island Packett Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Island Yachting Center Brokerage . . . . . . . .64 Island Yachting Centre/Greg Knighton . . . . .67 J/Boats - Murray Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . .65, BC Kevane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Knighton Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Knighton Yacht Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Mack Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Magellan GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Massey Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC,7,16 Masthead Enterprises . . . . . . . .31,39,47,63,75 Mastmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Multihull Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . .BC National Sail Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Nautical Trader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,49 Nautical Trader Marine Flea Market . . . . . . .20 North Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 North Sails Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 North Sails Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Online Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Palm Beach Sailing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Pensacola Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 RB Grove/Universal and Westerbeke . . . . . . .51 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Rparts Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sailing Windwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sailmonster.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sailors Wharf boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Sarasota YC Invitational Regatta . . . . . . . . . .25 Schurr Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Scuba Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Scurvy Dog Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Sea School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sea Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Seaworthy Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Shadetree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Show Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Snug Harbor Boat Works & Co. . . . . . . . . . .39 Special Olympics Georgia Regatta . . . . . . . .15 SSMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,30 St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises . . . . . . . . .30 St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC St. Pete YC Distance Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 St. Pete YC Fall Bay Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 St. Petersburg Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Suncoast Inflatables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Sunrise Sailing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,31 Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tampa Sailing Squadron Rumgatta . . . . . . .44 Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Program . . .44 Tideminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 TowboatU.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Turner Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 U-Boat Yacht Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 UK Halsey Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Ullman sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 US SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Wag Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Waterfront Home for Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 West Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 WFORC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Winchmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Windpath Fractional Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Womens Sailing Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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SAILBOATS – NEW AND BROKERAGE Beneteau Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Boaters Exchange/Catalina Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Catalina Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,39 Cortez Yacht Brokerage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Dunbar Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Eastern Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,67,BC Edwards Yacht Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Fairwinds Boat Repairs/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Flying Scot Sailboats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Hobie Cats/Tackle Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Island Yachting Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64,67 Massey Yacht Sales/Catalina//Hunter/Albin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC,7,16 Masthead Yacht Sales/Catalina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,39,47,63,75 Murray Yacht Sales/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65,BC Snug Harbor Boat Works & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 St. Barts/Beneteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Suncoast Inflatables/ West Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, St. Petersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Turner Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 GEAR, HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING Annapolis Performance Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bo’sun Supplies/Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Coral Reef Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Dancing With the Wind Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Defender Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,24 E-Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Garhauer Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Hotwire/Fans & other products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Leather Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Magellan GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Masthead Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,39,47,63,75 Mastmate Mast Climber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Nautical Trader/buy/sell/consign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,49 Rparts Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Sailing Windwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Seaworthy Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Shadetree Awning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 SSMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,30 Tackle Shack/Hobie/Sunfish, Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tideminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Wag Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 West Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Winchmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 SAILS (NEW & USED), RIGGING, SPARS, RIGGING SERVICES Advanced Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Atlantic Sail Traders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Bacon Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Bay Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Dwyer Mast/spars, hardware, rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Innovative Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,30 Kevane Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Knighton Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Mack Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Masthead/Used Sails and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,39,47,63,75 National Sail Supply, new&used online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 North Sails Direct/sails online by North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 North Sails, new and used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,75 Porpoise Used Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Schurr Sails, Pensacola FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SSMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,30 Sunrise Sailing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,31 UK Halsey Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Ullman Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 CANVAS Knighton Sails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Shadetree Awning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 USED SAILING/BOATING SUPPLIES Nautical Trader/buy/sell/consign, West Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Scurvy Dog Marine/Used, Consign, Pensacola FL . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 SAILING SCHOOLS/DELIVERIES/CAPTAINS Adventure Cruising/Sailing School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 News & Views for Southern Sailors

Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sea School/Captain’s License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 St. Augustine Sailing Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 US SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 MARINE ENGINES AND ACCESSORIES Beta Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 RB Grove/Universal and Westerbeke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 MARINAS, MOORING FIELDS, BOAT YARDS Ft. Myers Beach Mooring Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Regatta Pointe Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sailors Wharf Boatyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 FRACTIONAL SAILING/CHARTER COMPANIES Sailing Florida Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Windpath Fractional Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Yachting Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 MARINE SERVICES, SURVEYORS, INSURANCE, TOWING, BOAT LETTERING, ETC. Antigua Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Aqua Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 David McKie Surveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Fairwinds Boat Repairs/Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sailmonster.com Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Scuba Clean Yacht Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 TowboatU.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 MARINE ELECTRONICS Dockside Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Sea Tech/Navigation/Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 REAL ESTATE Waterfront Home for sale SAILING WEB SITES BoatNames.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Sailmonster.com Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Womens Sailing Connection YACHT CLUBS Palm Beach Sailing Club MARINE FLEA MARKETS Nautical Trader Marine Flea Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Cortez Marine Flea Market REGATTA ADVERTISEMENTS, BOAT SHOWS Bradenton YC Kickoff Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Clearwater YC, Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Cortez Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Multihull Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Sarasota Invitational Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Show Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Special Olympics Georgia Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 St. Pete YC Fall Races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 St. Petersburg Boat Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 WFORC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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By the middle of the second touch and I was swearing up a week, I was ready to cut them storm. Amazingly enough, off. There was that bottle of nothing else hurt—no bruises, aged rum that Jim had given me no cuts—and I was doing pretty for a special occasion, and my good otherwise. Not even losing rigging knife was sharp. Not my grip on the companionway that I’m clumsy, but my toes ladder and landing on my butt had been taking a beating this in the sink had left any real last cruise and I had had damage—although the spigot enough. I figured just cutting for the foot pump now has a them off would be less painful funny bend to it. than banging the hell out of The first week was definitethem over the next few weeks. ly the worst. The boat was still When I started putting unorganized with all the lasttogether my Bahamas trip, one minute gear we had packed in. thing I stressed to my crew was The guys were working out of having good boat shoes—not their bags, and Kendall was only for their grip on the deck, keeping a backpack near the but also to protect their feet port settee where he was sleepfrom injury since medical help ing. And since it was the first would be many painful hours week, I was usually up someaway. I also mentioned that bare time during the middle of the feet would be okay if we were night to check the anchor. doing calm-water day-sailing.

Although the backpack was This rule worked fine until we tucked off to one side, I somecleared the West End, which is how always managed to kick it. about the time I couldn’t Lucky for me it was usually remember where I had stowed with the right side toes, giving

By Joseph Cloidt my own shoes! that left toe a break.

Just as we were getting The second time I smashed under way, the left pinky toe that pinky toe against a stanbecame an early casualty from a run-in with a rusty buckchion base, I came up with the idea for the Sailors Toe et handle. The flap of skin hanging from one end would Guard. Being an engineer, I figured it wouldn’t be too hard have made a small hatch cover. A piece of paper towel and to design a clip-on Lexan shield, something tough but not blue painters’ tape made for a quick Band-Aid. The next too noticeable. But when I presented the idea to Dieter, also day the guys started nudging me to at least put some an engineer, and Kendall, a master mechanic, they just antibiotic on it and keep it bandaged up. And, oh, yeah, laughed, told me to go refill my drink and put on my shoes. please start wearing your shoes again. I started thinking So I did, at least, the refill the drink part. That bottle of Fire that might be a good idea when I whacked the toe yet in de Hole rum worked much better than aspirin. again and saw stars.

I finally did get into the rhythm of the boat. We got all At first, I blamed the weather for my lack of grace. We the gear stowed away, and the weather had settled down. had a couple of days of mild breezes from the SE early on, I knew instinctively where every hand and foothold was but then the wind clocked around to the WSW and blew without looking for them. Even at night, I was like a gracearound 20 knots steady for days on end. Even at anchor, ful panther, stealing around the foredeck, sure-footed, and the boat was always rocking. And since I always seem to then sliding around the shrouds before slipping between find those anchor spots where the tide goes against the the dodger and bimini without touching either. And when wind, we did a lot of rolling side to side. I was still out of it was time for me to corral in the dink, a monkey with its synch with the boat, so when it rolled, I pitched, usually prehensile tail had nothing on me. into something with sharp corners. But I wasn’t the only With one foot barely on the ladder step, the other one having a bit of trouble with my balance. Kathy had so would grab the painter and spin Lil’ Red around to the many bruises that I made her sign a release form stating transom as if I were born doing it. My left pinky toe finalthat the captain had not flogged her. ly healed up nicely, too. Although it’s still not pretty, the In the meantime, the toes were catching themselves calluses offer some protection when the toe grazes that on just about anything they could. And since they never stanchion base. Now if I could only remember where I had a chance to heal from the last run-in, the slightest stowed those shoes.

Toeing the Line

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