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We are all social animals Parents and Grandparents take time out of their adult lives to teach the next generations. Teaching is labor intensive, takes time to do right, and requires a very personal touch. That personal touch is what builds relationships and passes on knowledge, wisdom and experience. The experiences we go through help develop who we are in life. This month, we have Angela Margolit with the Savanah Sailing Center sharing their summer experiences. As you can see by our cover, the littles one had a wonderful time working together in their new environment. After enjoying this month’s issue, remember that sailing programs need your support. I’m not talking about sending a check. I am talking about taking your niece, nephew, son, daughter or grandchildren down to the docks. Spending time playing video games is great, falling off a boat and paddling back to the side rail is a lesson with a deeper impression in my mind. These ‘active’experiences will create more lasting impressions. When we look back on our lives, we tend to recall catching a ball hit as a line drive, an ocean swim, riding

horses, and cutting a lot of grass in the summer. When you take a child into these strange new worlds, they begin to grow. They learn to work with the wind. They learn respect for the winds and water. They even learn to tell stories to their friends about their day. The payoff is a child with stronger self-esteem, independence, and confidence. If we can get a few of these little ones to develop an interest and then a passion for the water, they grow up to be sailors. The article GYA Women’s Championship by Julie B. Connerley is a fast forward in time. From our initial experiences you can share a lifestyle, hobby, and passion into your adulthood. The ladies in these photos were once just like the little ones in Savannah. Take another look at our cover and the article on the Savannah Sailing Center. The smiles on the children’s faces say it all. Get your little ones out on the water! PS Don’t forget to bring them back home.

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

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

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I have long been a fan of SOUTHWINDS and I believe that Steve Morrell was a friend of my former business associate and cruising guide author, the late Claiborne Young. Having just returned from the "umpteenth" trip to the Bahamas I was pleased to read Captain Fred Braman's letter to your readers. Boy did he “nail it.” His last statement, “I can only hope for a few more good years of cruising in this great country,” hit home as my bride and I reminisced about our latest trip. Although we have not logged as many trips there as Fred, we've been going since 2005, and we dearly love the Bahamian people. We've never had a negative experience not even with their law enforcement. Hearts of pure gold are resident in most. Every accolade that Fred mentioned, we've also witnessed and enjoyed. On this last trip however, we were witnessing something that has been slowly increasing as the popularity of these precious islands catches on here in the US. It is not just an increase in the number of boats anchored around, many are charters of course, but also noticed the increase in “fly-in-day-tourist” who jump on large boats with four huge outboards that blast their way to several popular locations and then return their guests to the airport to fly home in the evening. No doubt these new tourist are getting to see a very small portion of what the Bahamas have to offer. The proximity of paradise is evident! I only hope that those providing are also teaching and demonstrating how fragile this paradise is and like all good things, we need to be sensitive to, guardians of, and care for; or soon all will be terribly impacted. Some areas already are showing signs of struggle to stay alive. Having lived in Jamaica for nearly five years in the late 1980’s, managing a US firm’s subsidiary there, I can appreciate the opportunity to earn foreign exchange through the best local “natural resource” these countries have to offer, Tourism. I also have experienced the challenges of managing growth and this is something squarely in front of the Bahamian Government today. Their leaders are in our prayers, and hopefully those who visit will treat these fragile islands with care so that indeed there will be “a few more good years of cruising in this great country.” For everyone!! Respectfully, Winston Fowler Partner Salty Southeast Cruisers Net Cruisers Helping Cruisers www.cruisersnet.net

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

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

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

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

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BOAT SHOWS Wilmington Boat Show, Wilmington, NC Sept. 6-8 Wilmington Convention Center, Port City Marina, Pier 33 and Battleship NC. www.wilmingtonboatshow.com, Sept 6th to 8th. $10/day; $15/2 days; Ages 4-12 $5; Seniors $8; Military $5.

IBEX — 2018 International Boatbuilders Exhibition & Conference, Tampa, FL, Oct. 1-3 IBEX is for the TRADE ONLY and is not open to the general public. Owned and produced by Professional Boat Builder magazine and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), IBEX is the marine industry’s largest

To have your non-race event listed in print, contact editor@swindsmag.com. Email the information (not just a link) by the first of the month preceding publication. Contact us if a little later. They must be public events that are free, or nominal low cost. Other for-profit events can be listed for $35/month up to 150 words (text and title) for first month, $25 for second month. We will print your public event for two months (rendezvous for three months). (If your for-profit event has a quarter page ad or larger, a 150-word notice in this calendar is included for two months.) You can also list your event on our online calendar, swindsmag.com. Go to EVENTS. No charge for: (1) You have a print ad for the event in the magazine; (2) Public events, non-profit events, free events; (3) Club regattas, marine flea markets, boat shows and other similar events. Contact us for other for-profit events. technical trade event. The event is for boatbuilders, marine industry dealers, aftermarket suppliers and buyers, designers, repairers, surveyors, and boatyard/marine operators. Over 5,000 boatbuilders, boatyard/marina operators, designers, surveyors, retailers, dealers and other industry professionals from more than 50 countries will attend. Over 500 exhibitors are at the show. For more information, go to www.ibexshow.com.

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SAILBOAT & TRAWLER RENDEZVOUS

30th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show Georgetown, SC, Oct. 19-20

America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association Fall Rendezvous Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville, AL, Oct. 14-17

This FREE event is one of the largest wooden boat shows in the country with over 140 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, a wooden boatbuilding competition, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music. The show takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in historic downtown Georgetown. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum. www.woodenboatshow.com.

This is the AGLCA’s largest annual rendezvous and reunion, but it sold out early. You can get on the waiting list at www.greatloop.org. New this year are the Looper Crawls, which is for people who want to come to the Rendezvous just to see the boats in the Marina. AGLCA members can still buy tickets for that.

SEAFOOD FESTIVALS

Annual Wooden Boat Show Manteo, Roanoke Island, NC, Oct. 26

Sunset Beach Concert with Justin Moore September 1, 2019, Florabama, Perdido, FL, 4-8PM

Hosted by the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, 104 Fernando Street, Manteo, NC 27954. This event is held on the downtown Manteo waterfront. For those who want to exhibit their boat, contact sailing@townofmanteo.com, or call 252-475-1750.

The Valory Music Co. artist Justin Moore will launch The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package “Flora-Bama Sunset Concert Series” Labor Day Weekend, kicking off a series of intimate shows on the beach behind the famed bar on Sunday, September 1st. The toast to Summer starts at 4 PM CST (doors at 3 PM CST), and openers to be announced.

10th Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show Southport, NC, Nov. 2

Bulls on the Beach September 5-7, 2019 8PM nightly, Florabam, Perdido, Florida

Held downtown on the waterfront at the Old Yacht Basin, wooden boats—both in the water and on land—will be on display. Event runs 10am-4pm. Go to www.southportwoodenboatshow.com. 910-477-2787.

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

W.A.V.E. Day on the Bay September 7, 2019 – 9:00AM, Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL The Wounded American Veteran Event is a boating day when volunteers use their own boats to give cruises to soldiers who have been injured or disabled while serving in the armed forces. W.A.V.E., is a private, all volunteer initiative first organized by Pensacola Bay Area Yacht Clubs, to honor our nation’s disabled veterans. Originated by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola, and joined by Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Ft. Walton Yacht Club, Eglin Yacht Club and Pt. Yacht Club, W.A.V.E. 2012 was the first of what has become an annual event. W.A.V.E. features a sail on private boats for wounded veterans and an adult guest of their choice. Activities include an opening ceremony with color guard, live entertainment, a complimentary lunch and beverages. Veterans are presented with a commemorative cap.

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Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival September 14-15, 2019, Biloxi Town Green, Sat 10AM to 9PM, Sun 10-5PM A celebration of seafood heritage in the City of Biloxi. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids activities and the best seafood on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Sunday will feature the Sun Herald Gumbo Championship, where for a separate fee attendees can taste professional and amateur gumbo from teams competing for the Peoples’ Choice and Best of Show Awards.

Inaugural Chillin’ on the Gulf Coast September 20-22, 2019, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport, MS Delicious, one-of-a-kind southern cuisine. Toe-tappin’, booty-shakin’ music. Arts and crafts ‘til you drop. Sunshine Tour & Travel and Margaritaville Resort Biloxi have come together to host the blowout celebration of the year. Come experience this inaugural music, food & arts festival to celebrate the newly renovated Centennial Plaza. Dozens of live music performances from artists like Cowboy Mouth, Copper Chief and Bag of Donuts, plus FREE public access to the Plaza (This area features lots of food, drinks and fun to enjoy), everyone can come and be a part of

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40th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival September 27-29, 2019, Seville Square Park, Pensacola, Fri – 11-11PM, Sat – 10AM-11PM, Sun – 11AM-5PM Sample a variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes and enjoy continuous entertainment in Fountain Park. Arts and crafts vendors will be displaying their unique wares, many items reflective of our area’s unique Gulf Coast lifestyle. A children’s area is filled with activities for all ages. The Fiesta Seafood Grille offers cooking demonstrations where you can watch area chefs prepare regional delicacies.

Annual St. Rose of Lima International Fall Festival September 27-29, 2019 – St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Milton, FL, Fri – 4-9PM, Sat – 11-PM, Sun – 11-4PM International food—Polish, Filipino, Italian, American, Cajun, plus BBQ, Fish and more! 5K Run/Walk, Live Entertainment—also Raffle, Games, Vendors, Indoor bingo, Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts! Fun for the whole family! New rides!!

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

60th Annual Pensacola Greek Festival October 11-13, 2019 – Pensacola Greek Orthodox Church, Fri – 5:00PM, Sat – 11:00-5:00PM, Sun 12-5:00PM The 60th Annual Pensacola Greek Festival will take place October 11-13, 2019 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church located at 1720 West Garden Street. This three-day event draws upwards of 30,000 people from across the Southeast. Festival hours are 5:00-9:00PM on Friday; Saturday and from noon-5:00PM; Sunday. Admission is always FREE. The Pensacola Greek Festival is a staple of the Pensacola Bay area’s fall festival lineup, mixing southern hospitality with Hellenic culture and cuisine. The Pensacola

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Greek Festival is a wonderful opportunity for the Greek community to share their culture, traditions, heritage, faith, food, dance and the fun-loving spirit of Greece right here in our hometown. This year, the Pensacola Greek Festival will be celebrating the island of Samos, a beautiful island some of our parishioners call home. Known for being the home of some of ancient Greece’s most famous mathematicians and philosophers, Samos brings to life the embodiment of Greek culture and flair. Live Greek music and traditional folk dancing will be among the entertainment highlights of the weekend. Youth dancers dressed in traditional costumes, representing various regions of Greece, will perform dance throughout the weekend, and the dance floor is open to everybody between youth sets. The popular Kostas Kastanis band will be back again to play traditional and modern Greek music throughout the weekend. To learn more, visit !

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

Cajun Festival and Car Show October 12, 2019, The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL 8AM to 5PM Sail with the Blue Angels October 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2019 – 9:00AM-2:00 PM, Gulf Breeze Sailing, Gulf Breeze, FL Sail and watch the Blue Angels fly overhead as they practice their world-class maneuvers! You can get as involved in the sailing process as you like, or if you choose, just sit back and let us handle everything. We provide water and ice, so please feel free to bring any snacks and/or drinks you like. Please arrive at 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Pensacola Beach, FL (blue building) at 8:45am in time for a 9:00am departure. If you have questions, please contact us at (850) 293-1434 or captlinda@gulfbreezesailing.com.

The Original German Sausage Festival October 26, 2019 – Elberta, AL- 8AM-5PM Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta’s famous “One With Two Without” German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and over 200 arts & crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will be baked goods as well as arts & crafts for sale at the festival. Carnival rides, polka, country, contemporary and German music will also be provided for entertainment. The sausage festival is a town fund-raiser, spearheaded by Elberta’s Volunteer Fire Department in 1978, whose pro-

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ceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well. Additionally, local non-profit organizations also benefit from the festival through proceeds from their booth sales and parking lot fees. Due to its huge success, the festival is now held twice a year on the last Saturday of March and October. Although the recipe has changed somewhat over the years, the original secret recipe for Elberta’s famous sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki who managed Elberta’s Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973. We usually sell about 6,000 pounds of German Sausage each festival, and attract an estimated 20,000 visitors.

4th Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off & Festival 710 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS, Nov 9 Held in the Biloxi Town Green, the Oyster Fest is judged by three judges with the categories including best Oyster Rockefeller, Charbroiled and House Specialty. Live entertainment. www.gulfcoastoystercookoff.com

OTHER EVENTS 22nd Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez, FL, Oct. 26 In the last few years, this flea market has grown to be one of the largest marine flea markets in the region. Searching for deals amongst the piles of new, used and eclectic maritime treasures has never been so much fun. Lots of used boat stuff, and some new boat stuff, will be available for sale and trade, so bring your whole family and enjoy some live music—even some food—while mingling with other “salty dogs.” Come out and find a great deal or just look around and have a good time. Visit their website at: www.floridamaritimemuseum.org/nautical-flea-market

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Optimist 2019 Montagu Bay Nassau “It has to be one of the sailing world’s favorite venues” Shirley Robertson British Olympic Gold Medalist What a delight it will be to welcome 170 young sailor-athletes to Nassau for the 2019 Optimist North American Championship September 27-October 4, 2019. The regatta races will be held in Montagu Bay, a great venue with much maritime history. Situated adjacent to the host Nassau Yacht Club facilities, Montagu Bay is guarded by Fort Montagu. Completed in 1742, John Tinker, the then British governor of the Bahamas colony named the fort in honor of the second Duke of Montagu. The Fort’s mission was to protect the British Colony and ward off Spanish invaders A lengthy history of competition among ‘international sailing teams’ began early on when in March 1776, American naval forces captured the fort in what was the first U.S. amphibious assault in history. In 1782 a fleet of over 80 Spanish ships seized the fort; it was retaken in 1783 by a seven-ship flotilla of Loyalist forces led by Colonel Andrew Deveaux of the South Carolina Militia. The fort was seized and retaken multiple times, by the Americans, the Spanish and the British.” And while the waters of Montagu Bay proved too shallow for their “Menof-War” line ships, pirates also favored the Bay’s waters for their shallow-draft vessels. Now, in modern times, The Nassau Yacht Club and Royal Nassau Sailing Club are indeed fortunate to have Montagu Bay as their “home court” as this race location is so highly regarded internationally for dinghy and small boat racing. Since its founding in 1931, the Nassau Yacht Club has hosted an extensive roster of international events in numerous classes, the most popular being the Star Class. The club is well known in the sailing world as the home of Sir Durward Knowles and Cecil Cooke (Gold Medalists in the Star class at the 1964 Olympics). Their Star reposes on the NYC forecourt.

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St. Augustine Sailing Bikini Race By Capt. Robert Beringer St. Augustine Sailing Sisters is an organization that encourages women to get onboard, take charge and go sailing! Saturday August 3rd, they held their annual Bikini Race near Vilano Bridge where 17 boats with mostly allwomen crews battled the light winds and tides. The rules require a woman to be at the helm for the duration of the race; men are permitted onboard, but boats receive a penalty for each one. The day dawned clear, hot and calm; to the relief of all at the St. Augustine Yacht Club the forecasted storms never materialized. By 1300 the thermometer was well into the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, an excellent day to be in a bikini with lots of sunscreen on. Amazingly, none of the six-men on the race committee boat remembered to bring a pair of binoculars. After a brief postponement, light easterly winds filled in and the starting horn got each fleet slowly underway against a stultifying spring ebb. Coming around the first mark, however, each boat sprang to life and flew back down the course aided by the same strong tide. At the finish Veria, a Luders 36 Yawl skippered by Bri Muller won the allfemale class and Pura Vida, a J-109 SD skippered by Brigette Wagner took the mixed class. The race and award ceremony were a lot of fun, but

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

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

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

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RACING NEWS 2019 North American Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA) Championship By Kim Kaminski, Photos by Kim Kaminski On July 13th thru the 18th the Pensacola Yacht Club hosted the 2019 North American Flying Scot Sailing Association (FSSA) Championship. Sailors hailing from yacht clubs and sailing clubs across the United States enjoyed the beautiful weather and sailing conditions on Pensacola Bay, Florida for this year’s competition. The Flying Scot North American Championship welcomed 29 boats and over 70 competitors divided up into Master, Junior (with both Collegiate and Junior divisions) and Senior classes as well as Round Robin racing for selection into the Challenger or Championship Division. The helmsman must be a current Active, Life, Junior, Club or Family Member of the FSSA to be eligible for competition. Active, Life and Family Members shall sail the boat they have registered with the FSSA, and Club Members shall sail their club’s registered club boat. Racing began on Monday with the Qualifying Series. Three races per group were held with the results determining the competitor’s placement into either the Challenger or Championship Division. Racing continued for the next three days with a total of 5 races for each division. Two races were held on Tuesday and Wednesday and one race on Thursday. The weather was ideal for the entire competition with warm temperatures, and southeasterly breezes between 8 and 12 knots. Trophies were awarded: 1st through 3rd place, Junior Championship, Division 1 (Junior), skipper and crew - 1st through 3rd place, Junior Championship, Division 2 (Collegiate), skipper and crew - 1st through 10th place, Championship Division, skipper and crew - 1st through 10th place, Challenger Division, skipper and crew - 1st place for each race, Monday through Thursday, skipper and crew - 1st place, Masters Champion, skipper and crew - 1st through 3rd place, Seniors Championship, skipper and crew - Best sailed: i. Wife/Husband ii. Woman Skipper iii. Challenger Boat with Woman on Board iv. Father-Son v. Family vi. Club-owned Boat vii. Fleet (yacht club) - Skipper Traveling the Greatest Distance – for a total of 98 Awards! The Overall Trophy – the Gordon K. Douglass Perpetual trophy was awarded to the 2019 National Champion – Zeke Horowitz and his crew member Jay Horowitz from Annapolis. Zeke – who is a renowned sailor had 3 first place finishes in the Qualifying Series and a third place, fourth place and 3 first place finishes for the Championship Division for a total of 10 points – 3 points ahead of Tyler Andrews and his crew Carrie Andrews from Deep Creek Yacht Racing Association in Williamsport, MD who finished in second place with 13 points, followed by Fred Soward and his crew Oliver Byington from Lake Champlain Yacht Club in Shelburne, VT finishing with 15 points. In the Challenger Division – Steve Comen and his crew Renee Comen from the Corinthian Sailing Club took first place with a total of 12 points, Bill Vogler and his crew Mark Schillebeeckx from the Carlyle Sailing Association finished in second place with 15 points followed by Chris Herman and crew Gabe Herman from Lake Townsend Yacht Club finishing in third place with 20 points. For complete race results visit www.fssa.com 16

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Competitors Gregory & Diane Kampf (Sail number 5857) from Massapoag Yacht Club battle to take the lead from a fellow competitor during the 2019 North American Flying Scot Championship held in Pensacola Florida.

Sally Morriss and Stan Gram from the Birmingham Yacht Club (Sail #3259) have a great start during one of the races of the 2019 North American Flying Scot Championship Challenger Division races. Sally and Stan earned 4th place overall in the Challenger Division.

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RACING REGATTAS 39th Annual Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta, Nov. 2 This is one of the largest and oldest regattas on Sarasota Bay. Both One-Design and PHRF Racing. One-Design classes: Flying Scot, VX One, Viper 640, Opti, Laser, 420, Open BIC. PHRF classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, True Cruising, Pocket Cruiser, Racer Cruiser. Skippers party on Friday. Entry includes two dinner wrist bands for awards dinner with pig roast, plus T-Shirt, drink specials and Sunday coffee and scones. This is a Sarasota Bay Boat-of-the-Year event. Early reduced entry fee deadline is Oct. 31. Final entry deadline is Nov. 1. For the NOR and online registration, go to www.sarasotayachtclub.org. www.regattanetwork.com. Contact Will Stocke at 941-315-0627.

35th Annual Dunedin Cup, Dunedin Boat Club, Gulf Clearwater Beach, September 28, 2019

Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell and his crew David Rink from LNYC (Lake Norman Yacht Club) tack off in a new direction during one of the Championship Division races of the 2019 North American Flying Scot Championship.

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The 35th running of the Annual Dunedin Cup will be hosted by the Dunedin Boat Club. Following the Regatta is the Dunedin Boat Club Awards Party at the Dunedin Boat Club located at the west side of the Dunedin Marina. Racing Classes: Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer/ Cruiser, Cruising, Sea Scouts with a PHRF rating. Early registration fee is $65. All registration can be accessed at the Dunedin Boat Club site. You will access the Yacht Scoring registration link there. Pre-race skippers meeting at the DBC Boat Club on Friday, September 27 at 18:00:00. Contact David Kresge at cell 813.833.2285

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE SOUTH & THE WORLD OF SAILING & BOATING Send us news, including business press releases, to editor@southwindsmagazine.com. We need to receive them by the 1st of the month preceding publication. Contact us if later (it most likely will get in, but not certain). Okeechobee Water Level For those interested in seeing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depths and bridge clearance, go to (copy this address exactly as it is here with upper and lower cases): http://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml As of press date in early August, Lake Okeechobee was at 12.01 feet above sea level. This makes the navigational depth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 5.95 feet, and the navigational depth for Route 2, which goes around the southern coast of the lake, 4.15 feet. Bridge clearance at Myakka was at 49.81 feet. Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 12.01 (Feet-NGVD29) Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth ≈ 4.15 Feet S-308 Tailwater Elevation = 13.69 (Feet-NGVD29)

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Skip Rowland releases new book, No Return Ticket With enthusiasm, Skip and former crew now wife Denise, speak about chucking it all to sail to the drop-dead beauty of the South Pacific Islands and Thailand. Skip speaks of the difficult, and occasional humorous, incidences where the best of electronics, and sometimes crew, are of no use. They have raced in the rugged Roaring 40’s with the Tall Ships, been caught in a flooding river, and fought pirates on deck in the notorious Malacca Strait. In the end, love conquers all on a sapphire sea under a canopy of twinkling stars. It’s the amazing true story of what can take place when average people live an unusual life. You will not be disappointed. His website is: www.skiprowland.com

Everglades Exams Dan, a long-time reader, emailed us and told about the new Everglades exam. You’ll find an article by James Newsome describing the process. It is described as being for motorized vessels. However, almost every sailboat now has a motor. So, be prepared, you may be stopped and asked for your records.

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Maui Glory Days: Return to the Impact Zone A new book out from author Jonathan Weston tells his life story with a focus on the early days of wind surfing. The book takes you through his adventures in Maui, Hawaii and through the years as the sport grew. Filled with some truly amazing pictures, the story and photos take you back to a time and place I never knew existed. Image after beautiful image awaits the reader. He is also the first person to film using a point-of-view (POV) helmet-mounted 16mm movie camera. No Go-Pro’s back in those days! “Breathing is not overrated.” I love this little quote from the book that is just an innocent comment by Jonathan. You’ll understand why he said those words in the epilogue. Which is also great since you get to find out what happened to all of the characters from the book. Nice. His web site is: https://www.mauiglorydays.com/ You can purchase a copy there or just hit Amazon and do a search on Jonathan Weston. You don’t have to take my word for it. Read the reviews on Amazon. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Windsurfing Youth World Championship The opening ceremony and the first training races took place on the 5th of August in the Park of the 300th Anniversary of St. Petersburg. The organizer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yacht Club of St. Petersburg and the Federation of the RS:X class welcomed the racers. Hey, wait a minute, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in St. Petersburg, Florida!

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Boating Stakeholders Meet with GA DNR Officials By James H. Newsome

epresentative of several boating groups were invited to the Coastal Resource Division (CRD) Department of Natural Resources (DNR) headquarters in Brunswick, GA on July 31 to discuss the implications of HB201, the new anchoring law, which will go into effect on January 1, 2020. CRD Director Doug Haymans, who has primary responsibility for crafting the rules for HB201, conducted the meeting. Attending were officials from CRD and GA Wildlife Resources Division, state Representatives Don Hogan and Ron Stevens, Ed Tillett Editor-in-Chief, GM of Waterway Guide, Kim Russo, the executive director for AGLCA representing a coalition of boating groups that includes SSCA, MTOA, and Defever Cruisers, Lee Gatts from NMMA, Charlie Waller owner of Isle of Hope Marina and President of GAMBA, and Jack White and James Newsome from Save Georgia’s Anchorages (SGA). Earlier this year the Georgia legislature passed an amendment to current law HB201 authorizing DNR to establish new boating rules to include: a fee system for short- and long-term anchoring in Georgia’s coastal waters, redefined legal status of liveaboards, designated anchorage areas and non-anchorage areas, and requirement for maintaining a log of sewage pump outs by boaters and marinas. Many boaters have complained that this law is overreaching, and the proposed rules are the most restrictive anchoring regulations of any state in the country. A public meeting held at CRD in Brunswick on June 17 was attended by 68 members of the public who overwhelming voiced opposition to the law. CRD received over 240 official comments, which ranks among the most comments ever received on a single issue. It was clear from the July 31 meeting that Mr. Haymans is listening to the concerns of boaters and considering revisions to the rules that will better reflect the needs of all stakeholders. The legal definition of live-aboard in HB201 needs revision and clarification. The fee system as authorized by the law is “off the table” per Mr. Haymans. This is good news for boaters! Defining anchorage areas, considering the concerns of private homeowners, marinas, shellfish beds, and navigable channels and boaters’s interests, is perhaps the most difficult issue based on conversations at the meeting. The recommendation of a 150’setback from structures such as private docks and marinas with 300’setbacks for large commercial boatyards and 1000’for shellfish beds was suggested by most of the boaters’ representatives present. Director Haymans was non-committal on this topic and suggested that variable setbacks might be more practical as he also

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needed to discuss the subject with the marina owners. Everyone present was concerned about long-term anchoring and liveaboard boats away from certified marinas with pump-out capability. There was a suggestion that DNR Law Enforcement tag the anchor line to determine if a vessel has been anchored and not moved, or unattended over a 7- day period. Georgia stakeholders agreed that no one wants a return to the days of uncontrolled liveaboard vessels in the state’s coastal waters, but the rights of responsible boaters who want to freely travel the state’s coastal waters and anchor out need to be protected. Abandoned and Derelict Vessels (ADV) were discussed and it was determined that there are 167 ADV in Georgia’s coastal waters. The state has not funded removal of these vessels in many years. Director Haymans suggested that a small add-on fee to boaters’ registration may be a solution for creating a fund that can be used to remove these vessels. A $1 add on fee of boats registered in the state would generate about $100,000 per year. Stakeholders also expressed concern about the proposed pump-out log that must be maintained by marinas and boaters. There is no evidence that boaters are polluting GA waterways and Jack White brought to the attention of all present that upstream pollution is the real problem in Georgia with millions of gallons of raw sewage being dumped into the state’s waters by various communities each year. Detailed information is available at https://epd.georgia.gov/sewage-spills-report The Director suggested that a self-certification pumpout program tied to the GA boater’s registration form, which can be displayed on the registration sticker, may be more practical. Many in the group also voiced opposition to requiring transient boaters to maintain proof of pump-out just for traveling a short period of time through the state. The financial implication of upset boaters bypassing Georgia in protest of this law is of great concern. Director Haymans will present the public comments to members of the DNR Board in August and anticipates that new version of the rules should be available in September or October. This will be followed another public comment period and a public meeting to be announced. DNR may adjust the final rules following this period based on public comments. The rules will then be submitted to the DNR board for approval and implementation will take place January 1, 2020. SOUTHWINDS Magazine will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates in future issues.

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Boaters Education Certificate Required in Everglades National Park By James H. Newsome

he National Park Service is now requiring nearly every person operating a motorized boat in the Everglades National Park to take a free online boater education course and have in their possession certification of completion. This requirement pertains to all type of boats including canoes, kayaks, and sailboats if they are propelled by a combustion motor or electric engine attached to the boat. Recreational boaters, rental boat users, licensed boat captains, fishing guides, tour operators, National Park Service staff, concessioner employees, park cooperators, research scientists, and individuals operating a motorboat under a special use permit are all required to obtain and have in their possession an electronic or paper copy of the

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certificate of course completion. Operators of airboats in the freshwater areas of the park, anyone paddling, rowing, poling a boat, canoe, or kayak are exempted from the requirement, but are still encouraged to take the free course. Also exempted are recreational users transiting directly to or from Everglades City using Indian Key Pass, Sandfly Pass, Rabbit Key Pass, Chokoloskee Pass, and across Chokoloskee Bay using the most direct route between Everglades City, Chokoloskee Island, or Fakahatchee Bay. Plans for the boater education program were first included in the 2015 General Management Plan after extensive public involvement and widespread support from stakeholders, the State of Florida, and park managers. The goal is to better protect the park’s marine seagrass and other shallow water resources, therefore preserving them for future generations. The program became available on a voluntary basis in 2018 with a mandatory start date of August 1, 2019. A phased in approach to enforcement will begin in 2020 to ensure program compliance, but the emphasis now is on informing boaters as to the requirement for the boater education program. The new boating education requirement is for the operator of the boat and is not a boat specific certification. Any person on a boat who operates that boat while underway must have a certificate of completion, either electronic or paper copy of the boater education program in their possession. Frequently asked questions and additional information on the boater education program are available at the National Park Service Everglades web site https://www. nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/boater-education-program.htm or by calling the park office at 305-242-7700. Access to the free course is contained under the tab “Step-by-Step Instructions: How to take the Course and Get Your Boating Certificate.” Individuals can also access the free online course, which is offered in English and Spanish, at ProValens ”Everglades Boater Education Course” webpage http://provalenslearning.com/everglades-boater-education-course. Everglades National Park maps are free to download at http://npmaps.com/everglades/ and https://www.nps.gov/ever/ planyourvisit/maps.htmBorn SOUTHWINDS September 2019

Born with the Olympics, Survived with the Passion By Angela Margolit

he Savannah Sailing Center was formed in 1993 in preparation for the 1996 Olympic Yachting events. The original mission of the SSC was the training of on-thewater volunteers and management of the races during the Olympic events. The SSC assisted in hosting over 10 international regattas, including the 1996 USA Olympic team trials. After so much time and effort planning and running the Olympic Games, those involved in creating the Savannah Sailing Center wanted to ensure that Savannah was left with a way of passing on this wonderful sport. Many of the sponsors who funded the original SSC mission continue to support the efforts of the Savannah Sailing Center today. It was because of this continued vision, and the help of the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department,

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that the current Savannah Sailing Center Lake Mayer facility was born. Lake Mayer, located just southeast of downtown Savannah, is the main facility. It continues to be a great location for beginners, both young and old, to get their feet wet and learn to sail as tides and current are not a factor (unlike the surrounding rivers and bays). The summer camps are weeklong sessions in June and July. For 5 to 7 year oldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, we offer Guppy camps in the mornings. For 8 to 18 year olds, we offer a full day (8:30 to 4:30) Catch the Wind camp. Both camps are taught by experienced and cer-

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tified college and high school students. SSC helps host our high school sailing especially those schools with racing teams, plus serves as training grounds for our US Sailing instructors’course. Not to leave out the adults, we offer instruction and open sail days on two Saturdays a month for anyone 8 years old and up. However, this is only available from April through October. Once a sailor has been certified for a particular boat, they can rent it for a nominal daily fee for use on Lake Mayer. The Lake Mayer site features an administrative office, equipment room, and a climate-controlled classroom for instruction. Our fleet includes twelve Optimist dinghies, nine 420s, six Sunfish, two Harpoon day sailors and one O’Day. This fleet is used throughout the year to support our instructional programs. We also have an outreach facility in Sunbury, Georgia, located just south of Richmond Hill. This open water facility supports the high school and middle school programs south of the Savannah area. With mainly a fleet of 420s, it is used for more advanced racing clinics and is continually being developed. Since 2011, the center has hosted an Annual Regatta for Children with Autism, providing an opportunity to experience the joy of sailing and open up a new world of interest for these children. Numerous organizations help sponsor this event and provide various activities in a carnival-like atmosphere. The Savannah Sailing Center is run by a volunteer board of directors. These board members contribute their time and energy year-round creating programs, raising money, and promoting the Savannah Sailing Center. This core of dedicated volunteers has kept the center going since 1996. They have been very successful in keeping the dream alive: the recent summer camps were completely full! Visit www.savannahsailingcenter.org to learn more, or visit us on Facebook.

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GYA Women’s Championship Returns to Pensacola Bay Winning crew honors memory of a long-time local sailor By Julie B. Connerley Photos by Julie B. Connerley

or over 30 years, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club (PYBC) has hosted the women-only Race for the Roses. In 2001, PBYC’s proposal to the Gulf Yachting Association (GYA) for the creation of a Women’s Performance Handicap Rating Formula (PHRF) championship was approved and since then, the two regattas are sailed simultaneously—unless another GYA club bids for the annual championship. Last year’s championship was held on Lake Pontchartrain. All five competing boats hailed from the New Orleans area. For 2019, the combined Roses/GYA Championship returned to Pensacola Bay July 20-21. Six boats, including two from the New Orleans area, vied for top honors. For the first time in Roses’ history, no nonspinnaker boats competed. Two races were sailed Saturday. Sunday’s final race was delayed by weather, which understandably added to the excitement of what promised to be a tightly contested regatta between Debbie Grimm of Southern Yacht Club, sailing her J-30, Hot Chocolate, and the local Wavelength 24 called Husband, co-skippered by Linda Thompson and Rachael Gillette. Grimm, with five GYA women’s championship wins, was hoping for another title this year. Competing in her first GYA championship in the Wavelength, seasoned competitor Linda Thompson asked permission to temporarily rename her boat “Husband” to honor the memory of my husband, W. Kim Connerley, who passed away unexpectedly three days before the regatta. “As much as he loved sailing and racing,” Thompson said, “I really didn’t know any other way to show how much we loved him. For 32 years as his wife, I always called him Husband. Some people actually did not know his legal name while others laughingly called him Husband as well! It is that kind of camaraderie that connects all sailors in a sport that can be enjoyed throughout a lifetime. He loved sailing, his friends, and his family—and will be remembered as a good friend and great sailor.”

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Thompson knew her crew as she had raced with all of them before. However, this was the first time they all sailed together as a team. As the highest rated boat in the fleet, the crew of Husband had their work cut out for them with Saturday’s light and shifting winds. “We had a puff near the finish line that propelled us to a first-place finish in race 1,” Thompson said. By the end of race 2, they were in first place. Sunday was tough,” Thompson continued, “After a 2hour postponement due to storms, as we headed out to the race course, the wind started building and the crew did three sail changes before the race even started! We used every sail except the blade that day,” she laughingly recalled. With one throw-out race, the team aboard Husband won the Race for the Roses and GYA Women’s PHRF Championship, dedicating their victory to the memory of a great man for which I am forever grateful. For complete results, visit Regattanetwork.com.

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Hot Chocolate Steams the Competition at Bikini Regatta By Julie B. Connerley

n July 27, Navy Yacht Club Pensacola (NYCP) hosted the 39th annual Bikini Regatta. Representing Southern Yacht Club, Debby Grimm and crew aboard her J-30, Hot Chocolate, took top honors after two windward-leeward races totaling eight miles. Good weather and good competition complimented NYCP’s race management and awards party. Another J-30, Jack Rabbit 2, skippered by Elaine Boos, also from Southern Yacht Club, made its inaugural appearance in Pensacola—though Boos has competed in the women’s races here for several years on other boats. However, the stage was set for a showdown between Debby Grimm’s Hot Chocolate and Linda Thompson’s Wavelength 24, Husband, which had won the previous week’s Gulf Yachting Association Women’s PHRF Championship by just one point. “This year’s Bikini Regatta was beautiful! It was steaming hot —as can be expected in July; but there was enough sea breeze to have some good competitive races,” recalled Grimm. When asked if anything exciting happened on the race course, she said, “On race one, we were a little late to the starting line and the fifth boat to the windward mark. I commented to the crew that we had some work to do if we were going to catch everyone.” Their first spinnaker set was great; the mast person yelled “Made” and the back of the boat went to drop the jib. “But the spinnaker trimmer yelled ‘chute down,’” Grimm continued. Someone else yelled, “no it’s jib down!” The trimmer quickly explained that one of the spinnaker sheets came unattached at the set and she couldn’t trim. “Thankfully, we didn’t have to drop the chute to catch the clew and re-attach the sheet,” she continued. “By the leeward mark we had picked up a few of the boats and ended up beating Husband, by 32 seconds corrected time. There were no glitches in the second race and they took another bullet, besting the Wavelength by 28 seconds. For nearly four decades, NYCP has led the local sailing community in supporting women-focused racing. The Bikini regatta began with mixed crews (no more than 50%

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Accepting their first place Bikini Regatta trophies are, from left, Catherine Brierre, Caroline Wade, Debby Grimm, NYCP Commodore Ken Pyle, Anne David, Mamsie Manard, Mallory Buechler, and Julie Bylsma. Photo by Casey Grimm. male crew) with a woman at the helm at all times. A favorite caveat was “no babes in arms” in order to bolster crew stats. Later, as more women joined this typically male-dominated sport, the regatta evolved to include women only crews. The Bikini was, in fact, the impetus for Pensacola Beach Yacht Club’s (PBYC) Race for the Roses which is Pensacola’s only all-female regatta. The popularity of these two regattas spurred yet another women-driven competition, Fast Women, hosted by the Point Yacht Club located on Arnica Bay in nearby Alabama. Eventually, The Ladies Trilogy Series was created to showcase women on the water, and teams from New Orleans always bring their “A” game. For complete results, visit Regattanetwork.com.

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50+ Knots on our First Offshore Passage By Jarrad Laver

or any sailor the thought of being in the ocean with the wind blowing at 50 knots plus is a frightening thought. It was at the top of my list anyway, that’ for sure. I had never experienced wind strengths that ferocious and didn’t think it would happen to me. We always said that with weather forecasting these days and being diligent, you will never need to experience these circumstances as you can plan ahead. Our tactic was always, if there is a storm there, don’t be there. Simple right? Well, that is all good in theory. I used to think along those lines and boy did I have a lot to learn Before heading offshore for the first time, we felt that we were competent sailors, we still had a lot to learn, but competent. We had dealt with 30 knots on multiple occasions, sailed in big swell and stormy conditions and thought we were ready to try our first open ocean passage crossing the Coral Sea. We had our predetermined technique in the rare case we would have crazy strong winds where we would reduce sail to nearly nothing and run off down wind. As Nandji is a full keel vessel and has a heavy displacement, I was confident this technique was our “go to” way of dealing with weather. Confidence and stubbornness go a long way for my attitude. When I have my goals and thoughts set out on achieving something, I knuckle down and push to achieve that goal. I’m not sure if that is confidence backing myself to succeed, or stubbornness as the thought consumes me and I won’t let it go until I have completed what I wanted to achieve. It’s probably a bit of both. Before our grand departure leaving the Gold Coast seaway, we had spent months in preparing the vessel to be blue water ready. We did all the work ourselves from installing AIS, wind monitors and even changing the rigging ourselves. We did this mainly because we were on a very strict budget, but also as I wanted to learn more about the boat and be competent in handling and fixing her ourselves. All this work however took much longer than expected of course and continually delayed our departure. On our shake down sail to the Gold Coast, we had gearbox dramas. Towed into port we replaced the gearbox, cutlass bearing, slapped on the anti-foul and finally thought Nandji was ready for her big departure. All this work meant we had spent very little time sailing over the 6 months prior to leaving and had not given all the new equipment and toys on Nandji a good test run. I was confident though that I had done everything correct and was stubborn enough to believe it. Sailing from Australia to New Caledonia is a difficult sail as you are attempting 800 nm against the trade wind. Because of this you need to pick your times and weather window to make the crossing. You rely on a low to bring Westerly winds and then sail either in front or on the back of that low and utilize the Westerly wind for as many days as you can before the inevitable South East trade wind slaps you in the face. After completing all the work to Nandji, a

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Sea state departing Australia low was predicted in only a few days’ time. We tried hard to be ready for the expected Westerlies but unfortunately were not ready to leave. Not wanting to rush ourselves and making sure we had all our ducks in a row before attempting our first ocean crossing. A week later another low was forecast, and we decided this was our time to shine. After experiencing the storm from the previous low at anchor, we noticed the winds didn’t get very strong. This predicted low looked to be similar strengths and we thought it was perfect for our departure. We would leave on the back end of the low with the winds and set out to sea on our way to New Caledonia. We watched the system intensely on the lead up and the day we had planned to depart, things looked a little too rowdy. After conversing with a few other yachties in the anchorage, we decided to wait another day and let the winds ease. As the sun rose on the following day, the winds were still strong and we thought we would wait one more day, as hard as it was as we were eager to get sailing and begin our passage. On the third morning we decided that today was the day and set off down to the marina to clear out of the country. The wind was blowing 25 knots in the marina but as the excitement was high, we would be fine. It would be a bit of a rough ride to start, but we would fly out to sea with ease and then things will calm down after. Chatting with the customs officers, they explained if we wanted to return because the weather was too bad, it is not a problem. Just turn around and call us once you’re at anchor again. www.southwindsmagazine.com

Checking the weather once more before departure, it appeared we were in the middle of the low and thought things could not get any worse than their current conditions and thought, “she will be right,” Oh, those famous last words of an Australian right there... All the formalities were completed by 9am and we were out of the seaway not long after. Under a full headsail and 20 to 25 knots up the rear, we flew out to sea with our PDF’s, harness and smiles all firmly positioned. At Around 5pm in the afternoon we were 40 nm offshore and were enjoying the ride. The sea had grown gradually to 1-2 pm, but that was to be expected since we were so far away from land with an offshore breeze. We had not noticed a change in the sky or the wind strengths but reefed down the headsail as our first night was creeping upon us. We were organizing ourselves for our night watches when the news came over the radio of a predicted strong weather warning. I quickly dug out the computer and loaded a weather forecast for the next 12 hours. The ugly sight of red filled my computer screen as far as the eye and screen stretched. For those that do not understand the color coding of weather in most programs and forecasting apps, you don’t ever see red as a good happy gentle friendly color. That is reserved for the likes of blue, green and sometimes purple. Red, you are in for a ride. As soon as the forecast told us something was coming, we felt the increase in wind strength. We battened down the hatches so to say, reduced sail to only 30% of the headsail and let the autopilot do its thing running with the wind. We do not have a storm jib and use the furling headsail to reduce the amount of sail we carry. After an hour the wind had increased to gale strengths of 35 knots and the autopilot had decided it was too much. It did not only get overpowered but burnt out altogether and back then we did not have a self-steering wind-vane like we do now. The sun had set, and it was now pitch black as the wind showed no remorse and continued to increase. The newly installed rigging started the high pitch whistle of air rushing through it at furious speeds. We could not see the state of the ocean, but you could feel that the waves had increased as they started to pick Nandji up and we surfed down the face. Reaching speeds up to 10 knots, we needed to reduce sail even further. Furling in the headsail so that the smallest slither, a 1m square triangle, roughly 5% of the sail remained. It was around this time we realized that we were in for a ride. With every gust, the whistle in the rigging became louder and the wind odometer read a slightly higher reading then the last. By

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8pm, we had gusts over 43 knots but it continued to feel that she was not done yet. We continued running off downwind as Bonita huddled in the companion way trying to hide from the onslaught, whilst I stood behind the wheel swinging it side to side as we ran off with the wind and waves. My eyes fixated on the compass to keep us on course and hoping my skills as a rigger would keep the mast upright. As if the stress levels were not on edge enough, the AIS gave us a warning we were on a collision course with a tanker heading south. Over the radio the ship made contact with us. We think since Nandji is a Hindu word meaning “joy”, the Indian voice on the other end was very eager to speak to us. Bonita advised we were experiencing strong winds and do not wish to deviate off course and requested to pass in front of his bow. Much obliged the tanker said no worries, slowed their speed and changed course to pass behind Nandji. The new AIS just paid for itself we thought. By 9pm it sounded and felt like the Bimini was going to be ripped off as the material vibrated in the relentless increasing wind. The gusts continued to gain in strength, and we were now in a force 10 blow, reading a sustained wind of 50 knots. “What have I got us into?” I thought to myself. But by this time, any fear and worry I had was out the window as there was Evening of the third day nothing else that could be done but deal with it myself. There is no one else to rely on when you are at sea, it all rests on the captain’s shoulders. This is what I wanted, and this is what I had dealt to me. It was time to deal with the situation and steer us through it. I had made the decision to leave land when we did, and I was going to get us through this. I felt confident in controlling the vessel and Nandji felt good in the conditions. It was the noise that really threw my attention and kept me on high alert. Everything was screaming at us. With each gust a new noise would yell something obscene at you. With nothing more Bonita could do but try to hide from the wind, hold on and block her ears, I sent her down stairs to try to hide and relax, as once this was all done, she would have to take watch whilst I rested. By 10pm the wind still showed no signs of letting up and after reading a sustained wind speed of 54.7 knots on the odometer, I turned it off in disgust. What’s another couple of knots when it is already storm strength? It did feel however that the gusts had stopped increasing in strength. They had definitely not subsided as every couple of minutes another gust would scream into your back to remind you what your situation is. For the next 5 hours I stood wrestling the wheel battling to keep Nandji in a straight line. I could feel the swell growing in size as Nandji’s bow rose for seconds at a time as the swell raced underneath us. At around 3am in the morning, after 8 solid hours of hand steering and staring at the compass, the weird shapes and imaginary objects began appearing. Fatigue was beginning to overwhelm me. Battling the conditions and now sleep, it all got the better of me as I did not 34

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correct Nandji in time and were spun around 180 degrees. Now with the bow pointing into the waves and the small amount of headsail holding us in a hove to like angle, I sat for a couple of minutes nervously evaluating if we stay like this or continue on. Anxious, as it was pitch black and I had no sight of the sea conditions, I opted to spin Nandji around once again and continue running with the wind and waves. The sun would be up in only a couple of hours and for some reason that made me feel better, like the sun would tell the old mate 50 knots, that enough is enough. At around 4am the wind began easing and by 5am as the sun started to rise, the wind had dropped back below 40 knots. As light shone onto the surrounding ocean it revealed a tremendous swell running with 8meter seas. Nandji would be sitting on top of the giant waves and then disappear into the lull. I would watch as these mountains of water taller than our mast, bare down on Nandji from behind and ever so gently lift us towards the sky as the swell rolled through. I was kind of glad that I could not see the size of the ocean all night as my now weary senses became heightened once more looking at the sheer size of the waves. By 6am the boat had slowed to 4 knots with the amount of sail we were carrying. In the 35 knot winds I unfurled a little more sail as the high boat speed we had been doing all night felt much more comfortable then the rolly 4 knots. With 20% of headsail out, it felt like we were flying once again and I settled into the couch, hand steering happily watching the sun rise. After the strength of wind, the vibration of everything and the constant noise yelling at you saying, “What are you doing here?” sailing in the easing 35 knots felt like a walk in the park. The swell was massive, but it was only the appearance that made you worry. Still not having slept all night, I decided the best option was just to look forward and monitor the compass as the boat felt good and comfortable. When I would look back is when things got exciting again! At around 7am the wind had leveled off at a now comfortable 30 knots. It is funny that I say comfortable 30 knots. It seriously felt like nothing as the boat was no longer screaming. Nandji just cruised on unfazed by what she had just endured. Bonita’s weary head appeared in the companion way ready to release me from my duties. After first adjusting to the instant “Oh my goodness”look at the size of the sea, she contently vomited yesterday’s dinner up on the deck. With a quick swish of water in the mouth, said “well-done Yosh“ and then stood behind the wheel to begin her shift hand steering. Just as I thought I was about to go pass out on the newly made bed on the floor, the fishing line started fizzing and I reeled in a Mahi Mahi. A nice end to a grueling night and an experience I do not wish to repeat any time soon, but hey, that is sailing. Full of surprises and more experience gained. Yew! You may read more on our website: www.sailingnandji.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW

Sandman Brings You a Dream By David Montgomery

ver the past decade the evolution of racing yacht design has led to flat bottoms replacing rounder ones and triangle-shaped hulls replacing the almond shaped profiles that dominated for decades. No longer pinched at the aft end, sterns got so wide a single wheel was not large enough and double wheels began to appear along with open transoms. As often happens in yacht design, advances in racing design soon migrated to high-end cruising and racer/cruiser yachts. Designers for Beneteau were quick to get onboard. Introduced in 2011, the new Finot Conq & Assoc./ Nauta designs for the Beneteau Oceanis series reflected this departure from traditional recreational cruising and racing designs—and they became an immediate success. The Oceanis 45 was voted European Sailboat of the Year 2012 in the family cruiser category. Sandman was ordered through St. Barts Yachts, Jacksonville the next year, in 2013. She was built in the Marion, SC Beneteau plant. The first time you see her, the departure from traditional design is instantly apparent. Gone is an old-style sweptback bow profile. In its place a squarish plumb bow as seen in many of the newest ocean racing yachts. Gone is the traditional raised coach roof. With high freeboard, the deck is nearly flush from cockpit to bow providing an unimpeded view forward. Instead of a single wheel the cockpit sports dual helm stations on either side of a 13 ft. wide cockpit. Then there’s the signature swept-back arch over the companion way where the main sheet is attached. But this is not a racing yacht. Sandman is best described as a performance luxury

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cruiser designed for coastal and intracoastal voyages. A signature feature of the Oceanis 45 is its unique folddown transom. Although it takes a little preparation time, the entire transom unfolds and lowers down electrically to create a handy swim platform and easy access for boarding the dinghy. Naturally the dinghy must be lowered into the water and moved out of the way to allow room for the transom to unfold. But when spending a day or two on the hook, this delightful feature offers a panoramic view out the back of the cockpit and a stable boarding ladder for boarding after a swim break. Sandman was ordered from the factory through Beneteau dealer St. Barts Yachts with a number of owner-requested upgrades, most of them installed during commissioning by St. Barts Yachts in their home port of Charleston, SC. All the add-ons combined to offer relaxed and comfortable cruising with a minimum of effort and maximum of pleasure. Most immediately apparent is the ten-foot high stainless-steel stern arch, with dinghy davits, and the custom canvas enveloping the cockpit. You won’t see many Oceanis 45s with this configuration, but it has proved its value in seven years of sailing and cruising from Cuba to the Chesapeake. Even on the coldest days Sandman guests and crew can sail all day in comfort, protected from bitter winds or driving rain. When the sun shines the side curtains, dodger and back windows simply roll up and the breeze flows through. Other upgrades include roller furling jib, in-mast furling main (both executed from the cockpit), two-speed electric winches for jib sheets, remotely operated electric windlass with chain counter and an electric bow thruster. Shipboard electronics are connected to an all-encompassing SIMRAD backbone providing VHF radio, touch screen controls for the auto helm, chart plotter, wind, depth and boat speed readouts, AIS, satellite radio, and flat screen TVs (with DVD player) in the main salon and in the owner’s suite. Below decks both heads feature Jabsco electrically operated toilets and hot water showers. Other upscale items were a full set of cushions for the cockpit, upgraded leather interior upholstery and an oversized Onan 7.5 KV generator to more easily power the boat’s three (yes three) air conditioning systems. The forward cabin, guest cabin and main salon each have separate A/C units. A quick look around Sandman’s cockpit reveals how the 13-foot wide stern provides room for features not possible in a traditionally designed yacht. Running gear is kept out SOUTHWINDS

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Cockpit with table closed. Photo by Dave Montgomery

Main salon looking forward. Photo by Dave Montgomery

of everyone’s way with the mainsheet led from the arch top to a cabin top electric winch. Guests and crew never have to hustle out of the way for tacking or jibing. Speaking of guests, the cockpit is like the lounge area in an upscale restaurant. Ample seating port and starboard plus a row of seats along the wide stern allows room for up to twelve guests without crowding. A fixed table amidships is one of Sandman’s most popular features. It provides a stable platform, with side rails, for serving snacks and hors d’euvres

while underway or, with the leaves open, a full dinner for four or more at anchor. Built-in storage compartments can be used as a cooler or storage for extra equipment. When the boat heels it provides a sturdy footrest. At the rear of the cockpit are the two helm stations. Each station has a seven-inch touch screen data screen with chart plotter and autohelm controls plus radio station selection and volume controls. Both steering wheels are linked directly to the single spade rudder. A swiveling 12-inch data screen mounted on the aft end of the table console can provide more at-a-glance data on screen at the same time than the smaller helm station monitors. Main controls for the engine, bow thruster and remote windlass are clustered at the port helm station. With two smaller wheels eight feet apart instead of one very large one centrally mounted, access to and from either helm station is never difficult. The extra room between helm stations also lets guests and crew exit Sandman through the stern easily without having to squeeze around a large central wheel. Accommodations aboard Sandman leave little to be desired. The Oceanis 45 can be ordered with 2, 3 or 4 berths depending on charter use or private ownership. Sandman

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Starboard helm with center console. Photo by Dave Montgomery

has an owner’s suite in the bow with en-suite head and shower a starboard guest cabin in the rear with queen-size bed and adjacent head and shower. Each cabin has separate heat and A/C controls. Instead of having a third cabin on the port side aft, the owner designated that space for food and equipment storage. The aft portion allows extra space under the port side cockpit seat. This writer can report that for two couples, spending a week or two on Sandman is stress-free sailing even with the family pets aboard. Our aft cabin was cozy, comfortable, totally private and not at all cramped. Never too hot or too cold. Having our own entrance to the head was the height of convenience. Although we often dined ashore, meal preparation using the gimbled three-burner stove or microwave was easily accomplished. There was plenty of food storage in the refrigerator and freezer and even a special area for storing wine bottles. In the evenings we’d sit back and watch DVD’s on the 40-inch flat-screen TV in the main salon. The oversized Onan generator provided plenty of power for air conditioning, using the microwave and watching DVDs. At mealtime the u-shaped dining area settee comfortably accommodated all four of us for breakfast and the occasional dinner. The bench seat opposite the couch can be moved out for mealtime, then slid under the table for more walking space. The voyages of Sandman included trips from Jacksonville, FL to the Chesapeake Bay (twice), to Cuba and down to the Caribbean islands several times. Some trips were with husband and wife, others with crew members, another couple or the owner’s two sons. In the latter situation a third sleeping area was created by dropping the dining table in the main salon down and covering it with a custom fitted cushion. The boat performed flawlessly on all trips. The one exception was damage from a sudden microburst in excess of 60 mph that hit when the boat was anchored in Exuma. Sandman limped to Spanish Wells where a replacement sail drive was flown in along with two mechanics to install the new unit. Repairs to the damaged stern platform (which was lowered when the storm hit) along with other less critical fixes were completed back in Jacksonville. Currently she’ good as new. Cruising & Sailing Florida, The Southeast & The Bahamas

Stern platform down. Photo by Bill Ross

Aft head and shower left, engine compartment right. Photo by Dave Montgomery

Berthed in Florida, Sandman came rigged for ICW cruising with a 64 ft. mast and 5’ draft. She sails easily and handles all types of wind and sea conditions without stress. When the breeze gets up over 25 knots it’s a simple matter to electrically furl the main or both main and jib and continue without uncomfortable heeling. The hull’s hard chine generally limits heeling to 17 degrees. If the weather gets wet, the enclosed cockpit windows are zipped up and everyone stayed dry. Though it’s a sizeable vessel maneuvering into a slip is made easier with dual helms and the bow thruster. Even as a daysailer with five or six friends aboard Sandman was a perfect party platform. Carefree hours could be sailed or motored on autopilot without anyone having to touch the wheel although someone was always assigned to watch in case fast changes became necessary. Her 54 hp Yanmar engine cruises all day at over seven knots without straining. With all of Sandman’s power controls, comfort options and navigation electronics the skipper loves what he calls “G Sailing” This sandman brought him a dream. SOUTHWINDS

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ImageSails: Where Art Meets Sailmaking by Daniel Gohstand

mageSails has created a method of high-resolution printing on sails, coupling it with advertisers, vessel owners, and artists. The patented system interfaces with virtually any sailmaker, and offers an entirely new customization, providing sailmakers access to the finest high-resolution printing and high-end Art Department without the need to maintain them in-house. This creates an entirely new revenue stream, with virtually no overhead. What started as an

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artistic concept in a small village in Guatemala has become a dynamic new concept in sailmaking and advertising. The revolutionary process delivers high-resolution large-scale images with the finest vibrancy and durability, with no effect on the sailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance, rendering previous methods virtually obsolete, and launching a new wave of marketing. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proudly custom made in the USA, with international options, utilizing eco-friendly materials whenwww.southwindsmagazine.com

ever possible. Most fabrics are available, from major fabric suppliers such as DimensionPolyant®, Challenge®, and Contender®. Gone are the limitations of single-color line art, or logos in heavy destructive vinyl. The process allows photographic-quality imaging of anything you can imagine, or if art isn’t your forte, they’ll dream-up a concept that speaks to you and your audience: something from your own creative mind, a composition from the ImageSails Design Team based on your input, your company’s image, your children’s paintings, or worldrenowned artists’ work from a variety of mediums, all with 100 percent sail coverage. The ImageSails website allows customization, and even complete ordering of your own personal vision on any sail via their SailDraft Designer. Sailboat owners may list their vessels free of charge for use with advertisers’ campaigns, and Captains may list their availability. This provides a singular system that unites all aspects, and allows the sailing community to offset ever-present costs, while affording advertisers a new outlet ala “Surf-and-Turf Marketing.”

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“I thought it would be wild to convey art via that new canvas,” says ImageSails Founder and Documentary Photographer Daniel Gohstand. “I was in Santa María de Jesús (a small Indigenous town on Volcán de Agua in Guatemala, where he creates much of the year). “We were

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projecting images I had taken of festivals and members of the community onto a huge cloth screen the residents helped me drape over the Cathedral. The entire town turned out. Everyone was transfixed: the spirit and power of images on that scale—of those deep in spirit, kindness, humility…gathering life as the fabric waifed in the breeze. I thought it would be an incredible statement artistically, spiritually. I’m so grateful for all that’s transpired since that night!” A portion of proceeds now help the town by bringing medical aid, education, and artistic programs via ImageSails’ heartfelt effort, Doctors for Santa María de Jesús, benefitting the lovely Indigenous Guatemalan community that helped inspire the concept. ImageSails has launched a line of spinnakers unlike anything we’ve seen on the seas. Their world’s first seamless image hi-resolution art spinnaker, 40

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aptly titled La Creación (The Creation), from Cuban Painter Roniel Llerena Andrade, is currently sailing in New York Harbor. The concept changes everything, allowing one to customize your yacht or advertise your company or event as never before. “Our new spinnakers are breathtaking!” says Gohstand. “Even when I was in St. Barts at billion-dollar regattas, the most I saw was a single-colored logo. Can you imagine what we can now create for these magnificent vessels? Finally, something that will do them justice aesthetically—something to fly at the front and be proud of as a communication of who you are and what you represent: your individuality, your freedom, your statement.” “I had no idea what this would take to achieve,” reflects Gohstand today, “but as we look at the sails now, we see them as an entirely new art form—the creation of a unique atmospheric canvas, accessible by all. The goal was to formulate a method that would allow stunning printing and artistic power while ensuring uncompromised performance. It’s inspiring to share images of depth and determination on this scale, and to see them flow seamlessly within their context.” For further information you may email info@imagesails.com or go to their website: www.imagesails.com or go to www.facebook.com/imagesails

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CAROLINA SAILING

Sailing the Strand Headed to Myrtle Beach?

If so, there’s good news and bad for anyone who hopes to sail. The good news is that you’ve got options. The bad? There aren’t that many. By Dan Dickison Wallace Sailing Charters takes its guests down Winyah Bay toward the Georgetown Lighthouse. Photo courtesy Wallace Sailing Charters

or several decades now, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been one of the most popular oceanfront destinations in the Southeast. This community, which attracts an estimated 14 million visitors a year, sits in the center of a 60-mile stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand. The region’s tourist office bills the area to would-be visitors as the place “where happiness comes in waves.”And that’s because for most of the year, tourists and locals alike can delight in watersports such as jet-skiing, parasail rides, banana boat rides, picnic cruises, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. And, if you hunt for them, you can also find some opportunities to get out sailing. SOUTHWINDS did just that and found the few purveyors of sailing opportunities that operate along the Grand Strand. Most of these are single-vessel businesses that offer short-term charters with a limited number of passengers, but some also offer lessons and/or rentals. Here’s a brief survey of these businesses in case your travel plans take you to the region. Norstar Ventures Just south of the border with North Carolina, Captains Beth and John Schwab offer sails on board their 1990 Crealock 34 out of Lightkeeper’s Marina. Berthed just five miles down the Intracoastal Waterway from Little River Inlet, the boat can accommodate up to six passengers. The Schwab’s offer a range of options for private charters from three-hour sunset sails ($295 for two), to two-hour waterway tours ($225 per couple), to half-day charters ($395 for two). Capt. John has been boating and sailing for 50 years and says his firm often accommodates special requests such as marriage proposal sails and anniversary cruises. But the most popular option, he says, is the sunset sail, which entails an hours trip to the inlet, and hour’s sail around the

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mouth of Little River and an hour return to the dock. Though the Schwabs don’t serve alcohol on board, customers are welcome to bring their own. And for those customers who may want to buy a boat, both John and Beth are also licensed yacht brokers. So, this duo can get you out sailing, help you find a boat to buy and then help you get oriented with ownership if you’e new to the sport. 910.393.9262 www.sailnorstar.com Enchanted Sailing Charters Located just a few minutes away at Cricket Cove Marina, is the Enchantress Patricia Ann, a CSY 44 center-cockpit sloop that can easily accommodate a party of six. This is the largest sailing vessel doing charters in the Grand Strand area. John Jacques, who captains the boat, has been sailing for over 50 years. He stays busy offering tours, cruises and sunset sails and guests stay comfortable on board with plenty of sun shade provided by the hard dodger. A half-day trip in the morning on board Enchantress runs $295 for a couple, or $395 if the couple wants the boat entirely to themselves. It’s the same price structure for an evening sail. An evening dinner cruise is $545/couple. You can also book a full-day adventure sail to Bird Island, just north of the Little River Inlet for $795. www.enchantedsailingcharters.com 803.237.6627 Myrtle Beach Sailing School and Charters For those new to the sport, ASA-certified lessons (along with chartered outings) are available aboard two different vessels that also operate out of Cricket Cove Marina. This business, which is owned and run by Jason Cox and has been in operation for six years, offers sails aboard a Beneteau 390 sloop and a Morgan 321. The company’s menu of options includes multi-day, www.southwindsmagazine.com

Downwind Sails Watersports offers lessons and rentals aboard Hobie Waves and Getaways. Photo courtesy Downwind Sails Watersports

Wacca Wache Marina. He says it’s worth the drive down to Georgetown because the waters around Georgetown are rarely busy and his clients almost always see eagles, pelicans, dolphins and occasionally alligators. www.wallacesailingcharters.com 843.902.6999

There’s plenty of space to spread out aboard Wallace Sailing Charters’ Beneteau Oceanis 400. Photo courtesy Wallace Sailing Challenge

liveaboard ASA certification classes as well as Intro to Sailing and non-certification lessons. The firm also offers private half-day ($425 to $450) and full-day ($850 to $950) charters. Customers who have completed the ASA or US Sailing basic cruising course can secure membership in the company-created Coastal Carolina Sailing Club, which will give them access to the boats for future rentals. www.myrtlebeachsailingschool.com 843.241.6874

Long Bay Sailing Association And for those planning to spend more time in the Myrtle Beach area, the Long Bay Sailing Association might be a good fit. Last mentioned in SOUTHWINDS’ January issue this year, this organization welcomes new participants. And though it doesn’t offer charters, the association allows nonboatowners to apply for membership and get out sailing as crew on board other members’s boats. Based in North Myrtle Beach, the association stays pretty active orchestrating an average of two events–races, cruises, raft-ups and beach parties–per month. www.longbaysailing.com 843.222.3418

Downwind Sails Watersports With two beachfront locations, this company offers lessons and rentals aboard 14- and 16-foot, rotomolded Hobie catamarans ($50-$60/hour rentals). The proprietors—David Hearl and Patrick Donahue—will also have their staff members take out non-sailors for $20/person. These boats can actually accommodate up to four people. Doing business since 1978, the firm operates year-round. www.downwindsailsmyrtlebeach.com 843.448.7245 Wallace Sailing Charters For more than 20 years, Dave Wallace has been offering private sailing trips on board his Beneteau Oceanis 400 out of historic Georgetown, just over 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach. He offers daytime cruises on Winyah Bay that start at $369 for a two-hour outing with up to six guests, and sunset cruises that start at $399. Customers can also opt to stay on board overnight for $699. Wallace says he mostly takes guests down the bay toward the Georgetown Lighthouse. There’s ample wildlife to see because that route is flanked by two wildlife preserves. Occasionally, he’ll take guests north up the Waccamaw River and stop for lunch at the Cruising & Sailing Florida, The Southeast & The Bahamas

A cruise aboard one of the two mid-sized sloops available via Myrtle Beach Sailing School and Charters. Photo courtesy Myrtle Beach Sailing School SOUTHWINDS

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COOKING ONBOARD BREAKFAST ON THE BOAT:

Huevos Rancheros By Bob Johndrow

t is so easy to sleep late on the boat, as it is so peaceful on the water. We are almost never in a rush to get moving, but we need sustenance. Lazy mornings require a breakfast that is simple, flavorful and satisfying. Huevos rancheros is a favorite of ours and the guests we may have around for breakfast. There are so many variations of huevos rancheros, but this is our version. When the grill is going the night before, I like to toss a few ripe tomatoes in olive oil and grill until a dark char develops and tomatoes become soft. I often reserve these tomatoes for Bloody Mary mix or salsa. With just a quick pulse in our small mixer, fire roasted tomatoes and a few other fresh ingredients become ranchero sauce. This sauce is served atop warm, soft corn tortillas and fresh avocados, with fried eggs.

INGREDIENTS: 4 fire roasted tomatoes (whole tomatoes tossed in olive oil and grilled until charred) Â˝ large yellow onion 1 jalapeno, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped salt and pepper chipotle chili powder, adobo sauce, or ground cumin to taste (optional) 4 corn tortillas butter 8 fresh eggs 2 avocados, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) METHOD: Chop or pulse the fire roasted tomatoes. In a large skillet, sautĂŠ the onions in olive oil over medium heat. Once the onions are translucent, add the tomatoes, garlic and jalapeno. Add additional chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for ten minutes then reduce heat to low. In another skillet, heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium high, coating the pan with the oil. Heat the tortillas in the skillet for a minute or two on each side. Stack warmed tortillas on a plate covered with a towel. In the skillet used for the tortillas, heat a little butter in the pan over medium heat. Crack four eggs into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes for runny yolks, more for firmer eggs. Transfer the eggs to a plate and cook the remaining four eggs and add salt and pepper to eggs as desired. To serve, place a few avocado slices on a tortilla, topped with eggs and ranchero sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serves 4 Bob Johndrow enjoys cooking and boating. He combines years of restaurant industry experience cooking, catering, and entertaining, along with the organizational skills necessary to create recipes that are flavorful, yet simple enough to be prepared in a tiny galley kitchen. He has worked in the restaurant industry for over thirty years as a cook, chef, writer, and marketing director. He recently published Boat Cooking and Entertaining, a guide to cooking simple, healthy meals onboard and entertaining with style. 44 September 2019 S O U T H W I N D S

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SEPTEMBER Au 30-1 Old Timer’s Memorial Regatta. Halifax River Yacht Club 1 420 Dinghy Championships. Melbourne Yacht Club 2 Tommy Hall Memorial Regatta. North Florida Cruising Club 7 Crab Trap Regatta. Florida Yacht Club 8 Labor Day Regatta. Rudder Club of Jacksonville 8 John Meehan Memorial. St. Augustine Yacht Club 21 Hands on the Helm. North Florida Yacht Club (women’s race) 21 Equinox Jr. Regatta. Florida Yacht Club 14 Full Moon Race. Melbourne Yacht Club 29 Fastest in the Forest. Epping Forest Yacht Club OCTOBER 5 Fall River Race. North Florida Cruising Club 12 Chicken Island Race. St. Augustine Yacht Club

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Navy Day. Epping Forest Yacht Club Compass Rose Challenge. St. Augustine Yacht Club Brewers Cup. Smyrna Yacht Club 14th Inland Lake Championship for Opti, Bic, Laser & 420. Lake Eustis Sailing Club. Fall Race Week. Melbourne Yacht Club

Apalachee Bay Yacht Club, Tallahassee, FL Bay Waveland Yacht Club, Bay St. Louis, MS Bay Point Yacht Club, Panama City, FL Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi, MS Birmingham Sailing Club, Birmingham, AL Blue Water Bay Sailing Club, Niceville, FL Buccaneer Yacht Club, Mobile, AL Corinthian Sailing Association of Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA Cypremont Yacht Club, Cypremont Point, LA (Vermillian Bay) Eglin Yacht Club, Eglin AFB, FL Flying Scot Sailing Association Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, AL Fort Walton Yacht Club, Ft. Walton Beach, FL Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL Grand Maumelle Sailing Club, Little Rock, AR Gulf Ocean Racing Circuit, Biloxi, MS Gulf Yachting Association Gulfport Yacht Club, Gulfport, MS Houston Yacht Club, Houston, TX International Order of the Blue Gavel Jackson Yacht Club, Jackson, MS Lake Charles Yacht Club, Lake Charles, LA Lake Forest Yacht Club, Daphne, AL Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, TX Long Beach Yacht Club, Long Beach, MS Lake Pontchartrain Racing Circuit, New Orleans, LA Lake Pontchartrain Women’s Sailing Association, New Orleans, LA Mobile Yacht Club, Mobile, AL Navy Yacht Club of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL New Orleans Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Ocean Springs, MS Pass Christian Yacht Club, Pass Christian, MS Pelican Yacht Club, New Roads, LA (Baton Rouge) Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach, FL Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL Point Yacht Club, Josephine, AL Pontchartrain Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sarasota, FL Singing River Yacht Club, Pascagoula, MS Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA South Shore Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA St. Andrew’s Bay Yacht Club, Panama City, FL St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, FL Lake Tammany Yacht Club, Slidell, LA Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, Kemah, TX West Florida Ocean Racing Circuit, Pensacola, FL

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RACE CALENDAR from page 45 SOUTHERN REGIONAL RACE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1-2 Lipton Challenge – GYC 7 W.A.V.E. Day on the Bay – NYCP / PYC 7 Fall #2 – LBYC 7-8 Chappell-Stitt Regatta – PYC 14 Fall #3 – LBYC 14 Middle Bay Light Regatta - BucYC 14-15 57th Annual Navy Cup – NYCP 14-15 Back to School / Dinghy Challenge – PontYC 14-15 Gulf Coast Laser Championship – PCYC 14-15 Optimist Circuit #5 – PCYC 14-15 Finn Circuit #4 – PCYC 14-15 Leukemia Cup – BSC 21 Fall #4 – LBYC 21 Leukemia Cup – BucYC 21-22 GYA Lightning Class Championship – HYC 28 Great Lake Race – NOYC / SSYC / CSA 28-29 Wadewitz Regatta – FYC 28-29 Optimist Circuit #6 – FYC 28-29 Finn Circuit #5 – FYC 28-29 420 Circuit #5 – FYC OCTOBER 5 Lost Bay Regatta – PtYC 5 Monk Smith – BWYC 5 Single-Handed Around the Lake – TYC 5-6 Great Scot – BSC 5-6 Fish Worlds – BucYC 5-6 GYC Finn Championship – BucYC 5-6 Finn Circuit #6 - BucYC 5-6 Jerry Ellis Regatta – BYC 5-6 Great Oaks SEISA – BWYC 10-11 Harvest Moon Regatta – HYC 11-13 WFORC – PYC 12 Pink Ribbon Regatta – NOYC/SYC/LPWSA 12 Round the Cat – PCYC 12-13 Chapman Regatta – BWYC 19-20 Great Pumpkin – BSC 19-20 GYA Fish Class / John G. Curren - BucYC 19-20 Jack Dane Finn Regatta – PCYC 19-20 Finn Circuit #7 - PCYC 19-20 GYA 420 Championship – BWYC 19-20 420 Circuit #6 – BWYC 25-26 My Charity Regatta – MYC 25-27 LPRC – NOYC/PontYC/SYC/TYC 25-27 Hobie Wave Intergalactic Championship – PBYC 26 Rafferty #1 – PCYC 26-27 J-Fest Southwest – LYC 26-27 Hospitality Regatta – JYC 27-28 Grand Masters Team Race - StPYC

CORA CSC-SC CYC-SC HYC KSC LLSC LNYC LTYC LWSC PNYC SAYRA SCYC SIBC SIYC SYC SYC-NC WCSC YCHHI

Charleston Ocean Racing Association Columbia Sailing Club, Columbia, SC Carolina Yacht Club, Charleston, SC Hobcaw Yacht Club, Mt. Pleasant, SC Keowee Sailing Club, Keowee, SC Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Lake Lanier, GA Lake Norman Yacht Club, Lake Norman, SC Lake Townsend Yacht Club, Brown Summit, NC Lake Waccamaw Sailing Club, Lake Waccamaw, SC Peninsula Yacht Club, Cornelius, NC South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head, SC Skidaway Island Boating Club, Skidaway Island, GA Sea Island Yacht Club, Wadmalaw Island, SC Savannah Yacht Club, Savannah, GA Southport Yacht Club, Southport, NC Western Carolina Sailing Club, Anderson, SC Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head, SC

SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day Regatta – LNYC 4 North Sails Charleston Summer Series - CORA 7 Fall Harbour - CORA 7-8 LLSC Thistle Old Goat Regatta – LLSC 11 North Sails Charleston Summer Series - CORA 14-15 Pluff Mud Jr Regatta – BYSC 14-15 Board Bash – LNYC 14-15 SAYRA Club Challenge – C of C 14-15 Wassaw Cup – SYC 14-15 C22 Gone with the Wind – LLSC 18 North Sails Charleston Summer Series – CORA 21 Leukemia Cup - CORA 21-22 Flying Scot / Lightning Regatta – LLSC 21-22 LMYRA Leukemia Cup Regatta – CSC-SC 25 North Sails Charleston Summer Series – CORA 28 Alice Cup - CORA OCTOBER 4-6 Ocean Challenge – SCYC 5-6 Thistle Old Salty – LNYC 5-6 LLSC Laser Regatta GA State Championship – LLSC 11-13 Calibogue Cup / Habortown Cup – YCHHI 11-13 Augusta Sailing Club Halloween Regatta – ASC 12 Dataw Cup – BYSC 12-13 Y Flyers Beer Regatta – AYC 12-13 Hospice Regatta – WCSC 12-13 Indian Summer Regatta – LWSC 19 Sailboard Regatta – LLSC 19-20 Highlander Pipers – LNYC 25-27 Turkey Shoot Last Cat Open and Catamaran Regatta – KSC 25-27 Hot VIII – LTYC 26 Witches Brew - CORA 26-27 Halloween SNIPE Regatta – AYC 26-27 Halloween Regatta - LLSC

North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (CORA and Lanier) Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) Lake Lanier, GA (LLSC) ASC AYC Black SC BYSC: ChYC

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SEPTEMBER 8 OD #1 - KBYC / BBYRA 14 ORC #1 – BBYC / BBYRA 21-22 Laser Fall Series #1 – KBYC 28-29 Annual BBYRA OD #2 – CGSC OCTOBER 5-6 Lime Cup Regatta – BBYC 12-13 Columbus Day Regatta – BBYRA 12-13 Laser Fall Series #2 – KBYC 19 Columbus Day Regatta Awards – BBYRA 20 Annual BBYRA ORC #2 – CGSC 20-26 J24 Worlds – BBYRA 26-27 Halloween Howler Youth Regatta – CGSC

KWCSC Key West Community Sailing Center UKSC Upper Keys Sailing Club, Key Largo SEPTEMBER 1 Fun Regatta - UKSC 21 Club Champ #1 – All-Comers – UKSC OCTOBER 5-6 Club Champ #2 – Portsmouth – UKSC 19 Black Betsy – UKSC

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OCTOBER 4-6 Summerset Regatta - CMSC 5 High School Keelboat Qualifier – SPYC 5 TSS Rumgatta – TSS 5 TSS Club Racing - TSS 5 Series Race #2 – SPSA 6 PHRF Sunday Series Race - SSS 12 Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Race – SPYC 13 PHRF Sunday Series Race - SSS 18-20 Davis Island Race to the Tortugas - DIYC 19 SPYC Club Championship – SPYC 19 Dore Drake Regatta – DIYC 19 Commodore’s Cup – SPSA 19 TSS Club Racing – TSS 19 Women’s Starry Sirens - TSS 20 PHRF Sunday Series Race - SSS 26 Gulf Race #5 – DBC 26 Halloween Regatta – DIYC 26 Naples Commodore’s Cup – NSYC 26 The Great Pumpkin Regatta - SSS 27-1 A-Cat North Americans - SPYC

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BOATS WANTED • BOATS & DINGHIES • TRAWLERS • BOAT GEAR & SUPPLIES BUSINESS FOR SALE • BOOKS FOR SALE • HELP WANTED In 2017, the average number of days to sell a brokerage sailboat was 265 days

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1985 Hunter 25.5 Pop Top Sloop with Yanmar 10 and low hours, well-maintained. Mainsail w/cover, Jib sail on Harken RF. Cockpit, Bimini, Shade Canvas, Tiller, 4’6” Draft. Galley, Pressure water, Stove Top, Ice Box, Dinette, Settee. Forward Cabin. Good Storage. Great boat to start with and have fun. Asking $6,995. Call 941-792-9100. George Carter, Grand Slam Yacht Sales

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

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

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

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DownEast 32 Cutter, 1979. New Yanmar 30 diesel. This is a classic sailing vessel cruise ready. Main with full battens, batt cars on fast sail track. Genoa and Stay Sail on Roller Furling. Monitor Wind Vane steering, Instruments at helm w/repeaters, bimini, dodger, shade canvas. Marine Air, Refrig, Radar on swing, Propane stove oven and grill. $35,900. George Carter 941-792-9100

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

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34’ Catalina Sloop 1987. Asking $35,900, Cleanest on the Market and meticulously maintained. Newer Sails, Raymarine Electronics, Super Cold Refrigeration and A/C. Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941-350-9020, or Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37’ Pacific Seacraft Cutter 1988. Asking $89,900, Like-new Ullman Sails, 2010 Yanmar 3JH4F upgraded 44HP engine with low hours, 2019 exterior Cetol, 2018 Interior Sunbrella Cushions. Add Electronics and sail away! Call Lee Messina, CPYB: 941-350-9020, or Lee@ProYSi.com, www.professionalyachtsales.com www.southwindsmagazine.com

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37’ Hunter 376 1997. Great little pocket cruiser well maintained, new jib, low hours, refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Excellent massive aft owners stateroom. Reduced Reduced $49,900. Alan Pressman, 941-350-1559. alanwys@gmail.com www.windsweptyachtsales.com

Y-Knot 3 - 1989 38’ Sabre - $80,000 Ryan Daniels - 904-580-0559 ryan@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

2001 Hunter 380. Spacious cruiser, aft cabin with queen bed, air condition, large freezer/fridge and shower. 255W solar panel with large battery bank. New davits. $84,999, Cape Coral, FL. Luc Carriere 239-822-4056, carrierefl@comcast.net (11/19)

2010 Marlow Hunter 39. Amazing Condition. Low Hours, Full Electronics. Ready to go! $145K. Call 727-999-4716 CaptZ@Yachtmann.com, www.yachtmann.com

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2014 Lagoon 39 New Design. Not a storm boat! Turn-Key ready! Call Today $299K R@Yachtmann.com. 727-487-2278 Yachtmann.com

40’ Caliber 1992 Asking $89,000. Blue water cruiser, New, Bimini & Dodger, New Main, New Stack Pack, New Running rigging. For more details Contact Jamie Birch 317-7508664. Jamie@PreferredYachts.com

Southerly Yachts 32’ - 67’ NEW & Brokerage boats. Best shoal-draft, blue water boats! Sail her across the ocean or up on a beach. Proven & well engineered for over 36 years. Push a button & the keel swings back. Go where others cannot! Several brokerage models available: 36, 38, 42 , 45 , 47, 535, 57. S&J Yachts 410-639-2777, www.sjyachts.com

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

Samba 2001 42’ Catalina - $119,900 Greg Merritt - 813-294-9288 greg@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

So Bella - 1981 42’ Passport - $77,000 Brad Peterson - 305-481-1512 bradp@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

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

Island Packet 440 2006 2 boats available. “Siboney” is turnkey—well equipped & rigidly maintained! Loads of great cruising equipment: 8kw generator w/only 575 hs. New electronics 2017. New dodger/bimini 2018... Asking $349,000. “Sea Star” is in bristol condition, new cockpit canvas and loaded with equipment. Asking $359,000. Contact Bill Bolin of S&J Yachts, bill@sjyachts.com (941) 212-6121 www.sjyachts.com

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

46’ Island Trader MotorSailer 1981. Asking $119,000. Updated with a bow thruster, new sails, and beautiful spacious teak interior, this motorsailer is ready to cruise to the Bahamas or be content to provide an incredible liveaboard experience. Located in Madeira Beach. Call Shirley Nelle: 727.639.2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, and www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

Outbound 46 2012 One owner boat - meticulously maintained - ready to cruise. Updated interior layout which debuted in 2012 w/ nav on stbd side & larger head aft w/ separate shower. $495,000. Call S&J Yachts 410-6392777. www.sjyachts.com

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

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Bristol 47 1988. Legendary quality: thick, solid glass hulls, intact cored deck & beautiful craftsmanship below. Storage abounds. Reliable Hood roller furling mainsail mast with versatile cutter rig make yacht a dream to sail. Outfitted for self-sustained living aboard. $130,000 Contact Bill Bolin S&J Yachts 941-212-6121 bill@sjyachts.com, www.sjyachts.com

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

Sunny Side Up - 1985 48’ Mayflower $94,500 - Brent Anderson - 651-528-4198 brent@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

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

Celestial 50 ‘98. – Ideal liveaboard yacht in excellent condition! Features a large protected cockpit, cutter rig, spacious pilothouse with great visibility, interior, and exterior helms, a remodeled galley, and a gorgeous blond teak interior. Peaceful Existence is a fantastic value at $199,000. Contact Matt Malatich of S&J Yachts 843-872-8080 charleston@sjyachts.com www.sjyachts.com

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

UpYours, 1979 50' Columbia $49,500. Robbins Flynn - 251-232-9717, robbins@curtisstokes.net, www.curtisstokes.net

1983 Irwin 52. Spacious center cockpit ketch featuring a four-stateroom, three-head layout, which is ideal for a large family or charter business. Call Kent Little 713-817-7216. www.LittleYachtSales.com

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Irwin 52 1984. Complete restoration of bottom, mechanical, sailing systems, cosmetics. Modern smart upgrades including solar panels, wind generator, flat screen TV, memory foam mattresses. Owner has invested over $450,000. Virtually nothing has been untouched. Asking $330,000 Contact Bill Bolin, S&J Yachts 941-.212-6121 bill@sjyachts.com www.sjyachts.com

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

53’ Bruce Roberts Custom Ketch 2011. $149,000 Exceptional strength and capacity. Contact: Doug Jenkins at 941.504.0790 Doug@EdwardsYachtSales.com www.EdwardsYachtSales.com

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30’ Mainship Pilot Rum Runner 2004. Single Yanmar Diesel, under 100 Hrs. Bow thruster, large cockpit suitable for fishing, cruising or diving and a center transom door for swim platform access. $68,900. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle 727-6392862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

36’ Marine Trader Europa Trawler 1982. Recently rebuilt economical 120hp Lehman diesel. Come see this classic walk-around trawler as she won’t last long! $41,000. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727-639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

2015 Fountaine Pajot FP MY 37 Power Cat. Award Winning! AC/Gen. Loaded & Turn Key. $585,000. TryB4uBuy. Call 727-487-2278 R@Yachtmann.com. Yachtmann.com 1995 Grand Banks 36 Classic. Twin 210 Cummins. Highly regarded aft-cabin trawler that enjoys an unmatched reputation for beauty, comfort and seaworthiness. Call Kent Little 713-817-7216. www.LittleYachtSales.com

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

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— FREE ADS — Free ads in boat gear for all gear under $200 per item. Privately owned items only. NO photos. 941-306-2042 Editor@southwindsmagazine.com. ____________________________________ Tasteful Traveler - 2005 42’ Nordic Tug $414,500 Steve Horinek - 239-887-0898 steve@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net

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

45’ Sitka Spruce Mast. Good condition. Includes hardware: mainsail track, spinnaker pole track, masthead hardware - everything but rigging. 14-foot boom, spreaders & attachment hardware. 727-389-0361, call or text. (8/19) ________________________________________ I buy boat, marine, and nautical stuff. I come to you and pay cash. The Nautical Trader. 941-704-4828 or gordon2777@aol.com ________________________________________

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

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

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

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Free 50 sqft Storm Sail for 25’ to 34’ sailboat. Luf 17’, Leech 13’, Foot 8.5’ LP 6’. Pick up in Cape Coral, FL. carrierefl@comcast.net (8/19) 46’ Marine Trader Fast Trawler 1991. Over $80k in upgrades since 2016. T/Cummins 6BT-250hp diesels, 8.5 Onan generator. 4 new fuel tanks, bow thruster, stabilizers, new electronics. $149,000. We will exceed your expectations: Shirley Nelle, 727-639-2862, Shirley@ProYSi.com, www.ProfessionalYachtSales.com.

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

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________________________________________ Full-Time Experienced Yacht Sales Persons Needed. Professional Yacht Sales International is expanding and looking for experienced Florida-licensed yacht brokers or candidates with proven sales and boating backgrounds to join our growing team of 12 professional and experienced yacht brokers throughout Florida. We offer a professional, ethical and fun atmosphere with industry-leading commission structure, integrated target marketing, social media and advertising program, admin support that includes YachtCloser, and an experienced management and leadership team that is committed to growing our business by treating our brokers and clients with respect and appreciation. On-Going Training & Education is in our DNA. Please call or email for a confidential interview: Lee Messina, CPYB, Managing Broker, 941-3509020, Lee@ProYSi.com. ________________________________________

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

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CLASSIFIED ADS Crew Looking for female companionship, must feel at ease living on the water assist me when sailing the Carolina Atlantic coast. Age 40-70, good health, none smoker, free of family and job obligations, self-sustainable. Email Paul at langgeduurt@yahoo.com ________________________________________

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Great Lakes Yacht Harbor and Shoreline. Situated in the island-studded waters of northern Lake Michigan. 1200 feet of shoreline with southern exposure. Deep-draft yacht harbor blasted out of limestone that can accommodate vessels in the 80-foot range. 21 acres with mixed wooded and open areas, sloped to the shoreline with small bluffs. Ideal property for a residential estate or high-end real estate development. $1.45 million. Call Daniel Kaniff 312998-9010, or dkaniff@gmail.com. (9/19)

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September 2019

There are Bees, and There are Bees!” by Tony Wall

he story begins with the owner of a Beneteau 393 sailboat, whose 1995 example was docked behind one of his properties in the Citrus Isles of Fort Lauderdale I knew the owner and his delightful family from years before, when I had helped deliver the yacht from Palm Beach. As a yacht broker, I was happy to list the vessel for sale with my brokerage, even though it had not been sailed for over a year (first alarm). The vessel needed some cosmetic work to prepare it for sale, and one of the “efficiencies”was the running rigging, which showed plenty of degradation from the Florida sun over the years. I offered to take the dimensions and help with fitting the new halyards, etc. One quiet summer morning, the owner and I were in the cockpit, proceeding to “end-to-end” the various halyards which ran up the inside of the mast fifty-two feet to the top. A few minutes into this exercise, I

noticed we were being joined by an increasing number of interested bees. We did what any reasonable person would do and ran for it, myself into the adjoining house, and my client making a dash down the road at full speed. We regrouped and took care of multiple stings from the angry swarm. Speaking with my friends at a local rigging company, it was determined that since the bees were particularly aggressive, and actually pursued my client down the street for a couple of blocks, that they were of the “Africanized”variety. I proceeded to put my client in contact with various “bee men”(and women) who were happy to go up the mast and eradicate the pests for a small ransom. I assumed (mistake #2) that this had been taken care of, when a while later I received a call from my client asking if I would re-locate the yacht

25 miles south to Miami (a near coastal Atlantic trip). “What about the bees?”I asked rather naively. “Oh”he said, “we decided that they weren’t Africanized bees after all” “Wow, that’s a relief!!” I responded. “No” he said, “and if you could be ready to move soon, I can provide you with a bee suit!” “Well’, I said “that makes all the difference. Sign me up!” I can’t think of anything I’d rather do than be (bee) at sea offshore for half a day on board a sailboat with a beehive-infested mast with hundreds of thousands of bees in a bad mood. Of course, they might just be friendly…and there is also the bee suit for peace of mind! The yacht is still for sale, but the new owner should have a predilection for honey, and preferably, a couple of bee suits. Just one more experience in the life of a Florida Yacht Broker!

Captain Tony Wall USCG 100 Tons/Licensed, insured and bonded yacht broker. 954-243-4078 tonysailventures@gmail.com

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