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Triton Networking When: Wednesday, 6-8 pm Where: King’s Head Pub, Dania Beach All welcome. Sponsored by AdBit’s.

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Yachting Reunion When: Saturday, 6-8 pm Where: Panaretto Pizzeria Special Italian night with free food tasting, music and more. 17th Street and Cordova Road. 954-530-2723

Triton Expo When: Nov. 11, 12-7 pm Where: Bahia Mar, 2d floor Expo has everything crew need to get a job, keep a job and do a job on yachts. Seminars, speakers, exhibitors, a résumé clinic, résumé critiques and more. www.the-triton.com

Triton Networking When: Nov. 18, 6-8 pm Where: Mary’s Crew House, 816 SE 12 St. All welcome. Sponsored by Mary’s Crew House. No RSVP necessary.

Correction Capts. Brad and Derek Treliving are from Toronto, not Chicago as reported in Thursday’s Triton Today.

We regret the error.

Lots of shoes on the dock mean lots of feet on the yacht. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO

Yachts keep them coming back Staff report “Hello captain,” a 60-ish-year-old man said, his wife in tow. “We’d like to take another look at your boat.”

The captain smiled and escorted the potential buyers aboard. And with that – and dozens more visits just like it – the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show may just have given birth to the first signs of recovery.

“Best [FLIBS] show we’ve had,” said Capt. Rick Lenardson of the 142-foot M/Y Richmond Lady built by Richmond Yachts. “There have been more qualified buyers, more than we expected.”

“We’ve been inundated all week with tours, media – lots of media – brokers and clients,” said First Mate Sue Mitchell of M/Y Aqualibrium, a recently rebuilt 131-foot CRN. “I think we’re close to closing some deals from this show,” said Santiago Zecchin, who is freelancing on M/Y Dream, a 105-foot Hargrave. “It’s a better show than Monte Carlo,” he said.

“A lot of people from Europe are here. I don’t think the deals will happen now, but in a month or two, yes.”

Read the whole story on what yacht crew experienced during 2009 FLIBS at www.the-triton.com.

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Since captains and crew typically have several GPS onboard or one on their belt, the sport of geocaching is a natural fit. Supporting the trend, we at the Triton picked a location of interest for each day of the boat show, five in all and today’s coordinate is the last one.

To find the final spot, enter the coordinates 26.07.215, 80.06.505 into your GPS and begin your trek. It probably won’t take long because it may be on your way at the show. Today’s hint: This fish is close to the water, but high and dry.

Generally geocaches have a log where everyone who has found the spot writes their name. Instead of logs, we’re just looking for a picture of you in front of the cache.

Yesterday’s geocache is the 10,000pound, 31-foot bronze sailfish sculpture

in the fountain at the Convention Center. Sculptor Kent Ullberg dedicated the sculpture to the Florida marine environment.

The convention center is an integral part of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, featuring every type of smaller boat and the entire range of accessories available for the industry.

The official global GPS cache hunt Web site describes geocaching as ‘hightech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices’ and many yachties have reported that they are involved in the adventure.

Congrats to Capt. John Campbell who wins yesterday’s prize, another Leatherman from MTN. All the winners will be posted on www.the-triton.com after the show.

Send your cache photo to editorial@ the-triton.com.

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Triton Today Ft. Lauderdale is a special edition of The Triton published by Triton Publishing Group.

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The 50th anniversary of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has some interesting stats. n in 1984, for its 25th show, FLIBS

spread to half the north side docks. n In 1985, with 900 exhibitors, it took over the rest n In 1989, yachts docked Med style for the first time. n By 1991, the show needed more air conditioned space and expanded to the convention center. n Pier 66, the show’s original site, was added in 1993. n In 1994, the show added the Marriott site. n In 1995, the show added the south side of Hall of Fame Marina. n In 1996, it added the north side.

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Delivery helps Atlantic gain respect

By Lucy Chabot Reed Capt. Fred Hammond brought the new 40m Westport, Hull 4003, from Port Angeles, Wash., to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in September.

It was a 5,300-mile trip that enlightened at least one Pacific Coast captain.

Hammond made the trip with a crew of six, including two captains, both Pacific guys who teased him about the “wussy Atlantic.”

Leaving Westport, Capt. Don Snow, an Alaskan fisherman, took the vessel across the bar. Since this was his first Pacific run, Hammond admits to being a little nervous with “huge swells” coming through that literally covered the bridge deck in green water.

“This is a good day,” Snow said, rubbing it in when he saw Hammond and the rest of the crew holding on.

But Hammond got Snow back when they hit some bad weather in the Straits of Florida.

“We hit the Gulf Stream with one of our everyday summer fronts coming through,” Hammond said.

Now at the wheel, he swung the yacht through Hawks Channel near Marathon and kept on going.

Snow saw the depth and asked, “That’s in fathoms, right?”

“No,” Hammond replied, knowing the 40m only draws about 6-and-a-half feet at half load.

“Meters?” Snow asked hopefully.

“Nope.”

“When are you going to slow down?”

Snow wanted to know.

“When I get to Ft. Lauderdale,” Hammond said.

“He told me that if he had seen that kind of depth in the Pacific, he’d be running for his life jacket,” he said.

“I told him to get off watch before you have a heart attack,” he said. “After that, he had a new respect for the Atlantic.”

The boat handled the journey beautifully, including the roller coaster ride over the bar.

Of course, it was autumn.

“I’m not crazy enough to do it in winter,” Hammond said. “I only look dumb.”

Engineer creates fueling manifold

By Lucy Chabot Reed Eng. Donovan Benbrook of M/Y Sedation, a 45m Heesen, launched a business last month to sell his new invention: an efficient fuel bunkering manifold to keep fueling truck hoses off megayachts.

He has two businesses, actually. One processes oil, fuel and coolant samples in two labs (one in the US, one in the EU) with all results online.

“The samples have to be analyzed the same way so you can see a trend,” Benbrook said. “I’ve used a lot of these companies before, and their service is not that great. They work with all kinds of vessels. I work just with yachts.”

The other part of his business is a portable manifold he spent the past

three years inventing. It sits on the dock and has multiple connectors so that the fuel truck or barge can easily connect.

A collapsible hose (rated for fueling and that meets ISO 9001 standards) comes with the manifold and connects to the yacht.

The manifold also allows the yacht to take a fuel sample of the fuel being bunkered.

The manifolds can be custom built for a specific yacht’s dimensions and needs with any footings required, he said. It’s got a Lloyd’s rating. It runs about $5,000.

Walking the docks at FLIBS, he said captains have been receptive of his invention. For more information, visit yachtsamples.com.

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DOING THE CREW THING, DAY 5: Preparing for what’s next First Mate Dave Golding M/Y Mirgab V, a 144foot Burger, is headed to Rybovich for the winter.

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Capt. Marc Rebuffe M/Y Marco Polo, a 155foot Cheoy Lee, is headed to Dania Cut Shipyard for repairs and painting before taking the owners to Art Basal in early December. There are only vague plans for 2010.

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Capt Mac McDonald M/Y Magic, a 150foot Trinity, is headed to Rybovich for regular maintenance, then to the Bahamas. Though not officially in the show, the yacht welcomed brokers at The Sails Marina just south of Pier 66.

Chief Stew Lisa Hines The crew of the 101foot M/Y Hope were awaiting a meeting today with the owner to find out what’s next.

Much will depend on whether the yacht gets any serious offers.

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Deckhand Jeff Cox M/Y Big City, a 141foot Trinity, is finishing warranty work at Rybovich for a couple weeks and then heading to the Bahamas to charter. The Caribbean season is up in the air and depends on bookings. PHOTO/LUCY REED Crew Chef Eilir Watkinson M/Y Lady Christine, a 182-foot Oceanco, is heading to a Florida shipyard for some shortterm repairs and then off to the Bahamas for the owner’s private use.

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Capt. Jeff Guymon M/Y Kanaloa, a 158foot CRN, is leaving the show for points still unknown as of Sunday afternoon. “We’re waiting to see what happens from the show,” he said.

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Capt. Andy Bowers M/Y da Bubba, a 100foot Hargrave, will head to Rolly Marine for some repairs so the yacht will be in top shape for the charter season.

Hopefully, she’s heading to the BVI for charters and the owner’s use.

Chief Stew Tracy Wunsch M/Y Lady Linda, a 157foot Trinity, is moving to behind the previous owner’s house to await a sale, which looks good.

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Deckhand Marius Van Eeden M/Y Domani, a 145-foot Benetti, will dock at the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton this month, then head to the Bahamas before hitting the Caribbean for charter and the owner’s use.

PHOTO/TOM SERIO

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Where are you taking the yacht tomorrow?

Other yard – 4.2% Direct to a destination – 12.5% South Florida Don’t know shipyard or marina yet – 20.8% – 62.5%

Capt. Dean Maggio S/Y Meteor, a 170foot Royal Huisman, is heading to Rybovich for a month then to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

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Capt Rick Lenardson M/Y Richmond Lady, a 142-foot Richmond Yacht, is heading to Key West with charter guests for the powerboat races.

Then they are heading to the Bahamas for the holidays.

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Chef Victoria Allman M/Y Cocoa Bean, a 142-foot Broward, has sea trials this week for maintenance and staying in Ft Lauderdale.

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See us at Booth 187 Deckhand Matthew Barbour M/Y Royal Eagle, a 140foot Picchiotti, is headed to Rybovich for a month.

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Capt. Glynn Smith M/Y Katharine, a 177-foot Trinity, faces an unsure future as the owner is hoping for a sale.

Deckhand Dallas Agius M/Y Vita, a 150-foot Trinity, is headed to Derecktor Shipyard to sit and then to the Caribbean, including Antigua and St Barts.

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Deckhand Dustin Houseknecht M/Y Khaki Blue, a 100foot Hattaras, will likely head to Florida’s west coast where the owner lives.

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Freelance crew Santiago Zecchin M/Y Dream, a 105-foot Hargrave, is going to a Ft. Lauderdale marina to await word on a sale.

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Deckhand Harry Price M/Y Maraya, a 177foot (54m) CRN, will leave South Florida straight away for points unknown to Price.

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Temporary crew Johan Jonck M/Y Anjilis, a 164foot Trinity, will spend November at Derecktor for minor work and then to the Caribbean for the season.

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Walker shifts between cars, boats

By Dorie Cox Charles Walker crosses the Intracoastal Waterway each day as dockmaster of both Pier 66 Marina and Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina (formerly Fort Lauderdale Marriott).

He uses a 19-foot skiff to travel comfortably at a few knots between jobs.

But on weekends, things speed up.

Walker races what he describes as the fastest Honda S2000 car ever built in quarter-mile drag races.

Walker is always looking for captains who race and said he’s met several. He said it’s great to mingle with captains at the track as well as the dock.

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IGY discount promotion attracts 25

By Lucy Chabot Reed As of midday yesterday, 25 yachts had taken Island Global Yachting up on its offer of 60 percent discounts for winter berths in the Caribbean.

“This is the first time someone has been able to do something like this in the Caribbean” said Charles Garner, president of IGY. “No one else has had the network before.”

The marina development and management company operates six marinas in the Caribbean: Yacht Haven Grande and American Yacht Harbor in

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St. Thomas; Isle de Sol and Simpson Bay Marina in St. Maarten; Rodney Bay in St. Lucia; and Village Cay in Tortola.

The deal was to commit to a minimum of 60/maximum of 200 nights this season and get 60 percent off dockage at the respective marinas.

“Sixty nights really isn’t a lot if the boat stays in the Caribbean for five months,” he said. “Some boats are based with us year-round.”

The discount is only valid for the boat show and expires today.

IGY has a pavilion on the face dock at Bahia Mar.

Chesapeake yard wants yachts

By Lucy Chabot Reed

Newport Shipyard

began when a buddy suggested he be a dock attendant about 13 years ago. He did, then progressed to supervisor then dockmaster when his boss had a baby and didn’t return to work.

Walker was born in Ft. Lauderdale of Jamaican and Lebanese descent. His parents have a wholesale business in Jamaica so Walker and his family visit each month.

Growing up, he always had boats in Jamaica so this industry has suited Walker well.

Although he doesn’t plan to own a boat again, he likes to educate his boys about the megayacht world.

Find out more about Walker in the rest of this story at www.the-triton.com.

A new owner is repositioning the old South Chesapeake Marina and Yacht Yard to attract megayachts.

Now known as the South Chesapeake Megayacht Center in Cape Charles, Va., the marina has 450 feet of linear docks and a 150-ton lift, with plans to upgrade to a 300-ton lift, said Mike Ladas, owner of Bluewater Group, which bought the yard in 2006.

“We have another service facility [Severn River Marina] 9 miles across the bay that handles bigger yachts,” he said.

That yard is well versed in commercial work and includes certified welders.

“We want to bring in other players, like Lauderdale Marine Center,” he said.

The facility is 12 miles from the Atlantic Ocean through the Cape Charles Canal, which has a depth of 18 feet.

With a background in banking, Ladas said his yacht center stresses customer service.

“We feel there is a market for quality yacht services where we are,” he said.

“We’re midway between the big yards in Florida and Newport.”

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SPOTTED: Around FLIBS 2009

Triton Spotter @ Hilton Marina First Mate Christoff Spies and his wife, Kim, of M/Y At Last relax with their Triton Today.

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Triton Spotter @ Hall of Fame A crew member on M/Y Miss Sydney, a 130-foot Westport enjoys Triton Today in between those repeat lookers.

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Triton Spotter @ Hall of Fame A crew member on M/Y Nice-N-Easy, a 157-foot Christensen, took a break (only a little one) to quickly flip through the first Triton Today.

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