Volume 6, Issue 5

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Vol. 6, Issue 5 Nov. 14, 2014

Construction begins on new sailing cove by GMLS By Jeremy Brown Asst. News Editor

Construction on the new sailing cove has begun just southwest of the Galbraith Marine Science building. The construction will be divided into two phases, and phase one is scheduled to be completed sometime during spring semester, according to Head Sailing Coach Kevin Reali. Phase one includes sea wall repair, new vegetation planting, an observation dock with the construction of a monument and the installation of docks. There is not a set design for the monument yet, but the monument will be lit with LED lights with hopes to install solar panels, according to Reali. There will also be Brazilian pepper plant removal, which is an invasive species in Florida, Reali said. According to President Donald Eastman, the sailing team will receive all new sailboats during the first phase. Ideally, he said, the boats should be replaced every five years and the current boats are six years old. The old sail boats may be available for recreational use at the Waterfront after they are replaced. One of the main reasons for building the new sailing cove is space. The sailing team is currently us-

ing the Waterfront to dock boats and store equipment. But not all of the boats can fit in the water due to lack of space for both the team’s equipment and the Waterfront’s boats and equipment. Reali is helping to facilitate the operation and ensure that funds are being used appropriately. The limiting factor for the first phase is obtaining permits. Reali said that they are taking appropriate precautions in order not to disturb the sea grass beds, mangroves or fish populations. No mangroves will be removed and the docks will not be placed over the sea grass beds, where many fish live. The second phase will consist mainly of the construction of a new facility that will include coaching offices, storage rooms and expansion of space for the rest of Eckerd students to utilize, Reali said. The larger space will be available for use by Eckerd students — even those who are not part of the sailing team — as well as staff. Restrooms will also be installed in the building, located conveniently close to South Beach. Student funds will not be used for the project. Instead, funds are being raised through various donors and alumni. The first phase will cost $1.1 million and the second phase will cost about $1.5 million, according to Eastman. See SAILING, page 4

Climate change and the former president of the Maldives read it on page 2

INDEX:NEWS Please

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VIEWPOINTS

5-8 SCIENCE & TECH 9-10 A & E

11-12 HEALTH & FITNESS 13-14

SPORTS 15-16

The Current is a free, biweekly student newspaper produced at Eckerd College. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers.


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