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SOUTHWINDSNews & Views for Southern Sailors
April 2008For Sailors — Free…It’s Priceless
Annual Youth Sailing Programs
Dania Flea Market
Is Sailing Green?
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SOUTHWINDSNEWS & VIEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS
Each issue of SOUTHWINDS (and back issues since 5/03) is available online at www.southwindsmagazine.com
The Dania Marine Flea Market. Photo by JanetVerdeguer. Page 42.
8 Editorial: Left Brain/Right Brain SailingBy Steve Morrell
10 Letters
16 Bubba and Priceless AntiquitiesBy Morgan Stinemetz
18 Southern Regional Monthly Weather & Water Temperatures
19 Short Tacks: Sailing News and Events Around the South
26 Classic Boats Sailing at the Washington Birthday RegattaBy Gretchen Coyle
28 Pensacola Yacht Club’s New Sailing CenterBy Julie Connerley
30 Ray Glover—1950-2008. Friend of the Sailing Community.By Steve Morrell
36 Our Waterways: Marine Law Enforcement—Florida Style
38 Annual List of Southern Youth Sailing Programs
42 Dania Marine Flea Market—Still Alive and WellBy Janet Verdeguer
44 Miami Strictly Sail Boat Show – Interesting New Boats & GearBy Roy Laughlin
46 Travels With Angel: Reaching BiminiBy Rebecca Burg
48 Carolina Sailing—Is Sailing Green?By Dan Dickison
50 St. Pete NOODsBy Doran Cushing
52 Southern Racing: Southern Race Reports and Upcoming Races, Southern Regional Race Calendars
58 Tampa Bay SailingBy Dave Ellis
78 Southern Winter Sailing—at 25 DegreesBy John Perkins
32-35 Marine Marketplace64 Boat Brokerage Section 69 Classifieds77 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers77 Advertisers’ List by Category
COVER:Sailing in the St. Pete NOODs.
Photo by Doran Cushing.
Southern Youth Sailing Programs. Photo by SteveMorrell. Page 38.
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Left Brain/Right Brain Sailing
I was having a conversation with a fellow sailor recentlyabout traditional navigation and the more modern meth-
ods, which employ GPS and chartplotters. The subjectevolved into what I have always considered the duality ofthe typical sailor.
In 1979, my girlfriend and I cruised the Bahamas in a 26-foot traditional-looking wooden sailboat—which had noVHF, no toilet, no depth finder, no electronic navigation aidsand no autopilot. It did have a knotmeter. Navigation wasdead reckoning, plotting my course with compass and speedand clock. It was a pretty barebones boat, but neither I nor mygirlfriend ever felt deprived or lacking of life’s essential needs.In fact, we felt we were blessed with some of the best of life’sofferings—and we were. It was the beauty of simplicity.
We once docked for a week in Nassau. Next to us was afifty-plus-foot center cockpit sailboat that we had a chanceto tour. The boat had full navigational electronics, autopilot,electricity, walk-through from main salon to aft cabin—where you passed a washer and dryer—full galley withrefrigeration and a head with shower. We felt like we’dpassed through a time zone from primitive to modern bymerely walking across the dock.
I envied these modern conveniences and as time hasbrought us even more of them in the last 30 years, I stillenjoy all of them—the GPS with chartplotter, radar, autopi-lot, onboard electricity, radios, heads, etc. Whenever I hearabout a new-fangled gadget, I read in amazement anddream of having one—although generally they are still out
of my budget. Yet I also long for that simple wooden, beau-tiful sloop I cruised the Bahamas in. But this is the dualitythat I have found in most sailors: the desire for tradition andthe desire for the modern.
Many sailors would like to have a staysail schoonerwith sweeping overhanging transoms and long bowspritswith carved figureheads, boats made of varnished wood,carved dolphins as handholds when you go down below.All this, of course—as long as the boat was super fast in awindward/leeward race, had low maintenance like fiber-glass, roller furling sails, GPS chartplotter, radar and depthfinders that showed the bottom profile.
Sailors are the ultimate combination of left brain/rightbrain thinking about spatial beauty, creativity, enjoying thecruise as the sun sets, with the quietness of the wind andsolitude of one with the sea—our god of peace and sereni-ty—while thinking of winning the next race as the boatpoints to the next marker, going fast, but with the best tech-nological advancement known to man of self-steering—con-trolled by the GPS—while at the same time using dead reck-oning and use of a solid, well-crafted bronze sextant, alongwith the tables and stars and sun to guide us to our destina-tion, eating fish we speared or lobster we grabbed at the lastcoral head or perhaps a meal with the best wine—while lis-tening to music coming in from a satellite above.
Some might call it a contradiction; others might call itbalance. Call it sailing, the sailing mindset combo of tech-nology and serenity all rolled into one.
FROM THE HELM STEVE MORRELL, EDITOR
“Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one.”H.L. Mencken
In its continuing endeavor to share its press, SOUTHWINDSinvites readers to write in with experiences & opinions.E-mail your letters to [email protected]
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WAS A BOAT ALLOWED TO ENTER A REGATTAWITHOUT A CURRENT PHRF CERTIFICATE?I would be interested to hear what the SOUTHWINDS racingfans think of this scenario: A boat enters a regatta. Thatregatta requires membership in PHRF to enter. The boat isscored with the lowest point total and is awarded the tro-phy. The other boats in the event are all PHRF members.Should the “winner” boat, not a member of PHRF, be leftwith the trophy and honors or should the other boats in theclass move up one spot and get recognition for their legalcompetition?
Remember that PHRF sets the standards for ratings,safety compliance, and a variety of other “self-monitored”conditions. Should someone who won multiple races andmonths later is discovered to have made major errors onthe certificate, or sailed with a boat that did not complywith the basic safety requirement, or modified the keel andwaterline (undeclared) be considered the winner (includ-ing any perpetual trophies)?
Just Curious.A member of PHRF and US SAILING
St. Petersburg, FL
Just Curious,I am not knowledgeable enough about the racing rules to answerall these “should” questions, but, from what I see in this letter—I can answer with a lot of “ifs.” I am no expert on racing, butcan give my opinion based on what I would think is the rightthing to do. The situation is: Suppose a boat entered a PHRFrace and the organizers of that race allowed the boat to race with-out being a member of the local PHRF organization, meaning nocurrent PHRF certificate. And then the boat wins the race. Whatis to be done?
Knowing that the world is made up, among other types, ofdaydreamers, miscreants and imperfect human beings, my firstquestion would be: Were the organizers aware that the entrantwas not current with the certificate? If they were, they obviouslyacted in serious error. If they did not know, then they acted inhuman error. To make up for the human error, I would say thatthey should have, in acting honorably, contacted the entrants andthe PHRF organization and asked all how to address/correct thissituation with honor. If they found out later that they did not havea current certificate—and did nothing—then they are back to act-ing in serious error. What they can do then, I shall address below.
As for the entrants, I would say it should be the same thing.If they knew, when they applied to enter, that their certificate wasnot current—and were trying to get in anyway—then they tooacted in serious error. If they did not, then they acted in humanerror. And then again, just like the organizers, to make up for thathuman error, I would say that they should have, in acting honor-ably, contacted the organizers and the PHRF organization and
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asked all how to address/correct this situation with honor. Andjust like the organizers, if they found out later that they weren’tcurrent, and they did nothing, then they are back to serious error.What they can do then, I shall address below.
But I would assume that the PHRF rules and rules of rac-ing have a solution to this situation, and I bet anything it isdoing what you can to correct any mistakes made in the mosthonorable way.
As to what the parties can do if they still all acted in seriouserror, I say this: If all parties, or even one, acknowledge later thattheir serious error—which means they knew beforehand the cer-tificate was not current, or that they did nothing when theyfound out later it was not current—was a serious error, theyshould be allowed to redeem themselves by acknowledging theyacted poorly and can ask for forgiveness from the racing commu-nity, who can then judge this situation as it feels best. This goesfor both the organizers and entrants. I would allow this situationbecause I, like most humans, sometimes act with serious errorand seek forgiveness.
The final situation would be—if all parties, or even one,knowing they acted in serious error, still did nothing, then it is upto the racing community to banish them all to live in a place withno winds—er, wins, whatever the case may be.
Of course, if the boat had not won any honors, it would notmatter so much, but the mistakes—whether human errors or seri-ous errors—should still be addressed.
And that— is my humble opinion.Editor
ARE FLORIDA FWC OFFICERS FACING THE SAMECHALLENGES AS IN THE TV SERIES COPS?I am a little behind with a response to a letter from DavidLiscio, “Welcome to Florida, Boaters, You Are UnderArrest” and your response as the editor from yourNovember 2007 edition.
First, let me say I never condone the unprofessionalactions by any person. Everyone has the right to respect andcourteous treatment as long as it occurs in a give-and-takemanner. Law enforcement officers, because of their uniquepositions, are often exposed to the more stringent require-ments of giving respect when they are being totally deni-grated by the public. Just watch Cops. Many officers that Ihave been associated with appear gruff, paramilitary andseem to treat every encounter with vessels’ owners as ifthey are murder suspects (research Miami murder suspectapprehended by FWC Law Enforcement Officer on his sail-boat following gun battle — This was a drunk sailor with a gun- editor). They cannot ever let their guard down. They knowwho they are, you can recognize who they are, but for good-ness sake, they do not know who you are, how many of youthere are, or what your intentions are until it’s too late (75officers killed in 2007 by hostile gunfire/vehicular assault).Take a step in their shoes! These young men and women arethe first you call upon when you are in peril or in need ofassistance. They are the first to respond and put their liveson the line for complete strangers. You say it’s their job. Isay it is their professionalism and dedication to their duty!I say they are special!
Speaking of professionalism, had Mr. Liscio read theaccompanying letter from what sounds to me to be a true
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“professional” sailing captain and accepted his responsibil-ities for the safety of his crew, his vessel and everyone elseon the water, this whole incident would have been avoided.Skirting your responsibilities, failure to display an all-around white light while at anchor from sunset to sunriseand failure to carry required safety equipment (personalflotation devices and a sound-producing device) always hascause-and-effect reactions. Had the anchor light beenchecked at sunset, corrected by “a flip of the switch,” thenno violation would have been present, ergo, no firstencounter would have occurred. Had Mr. Liscio, or in thiscase Mrs. Liscio, the vessel operator, ensured that the mini-mum required safety equipment had been carried in thedinghy on their trip ashore, the citation would not havebeen issued. With the demonstrated mind-set of this captainbeing that he “appeases” law enforcement by complyingwith the Code of Federal Regulations, the Rules of the Road(International and Inland) and does not regard them asrules for safe vessel operation makes me hope that this mangets a lot more training and changes his attitude towardsthe regulations that safeguard all of us on the water beforehe takes to the helm again.
Now for the comments and broad stroking of an entirelaw enforcement force by both Mr. Liscio—and especiallyby the editor of Southwinds—based upon a single anecdotalstory that reflects only one individual’s view who hasalready admitted and demonstrated through his actions
that he does not like authoritarian figures telling him whatto do, I think is a great misdeed for a relatively fine publica-tion. To publish Mr. Liscio’s account of what happened inhis words is proper and within the purview of “Letters tothe Editor.” However, for the Southwinds editor to makeallegations of wrongdoing, disgraceful behavior, and pro-claiming moral outrage against the officers of the FloridaFish and Wildlife Conservation Commission based uponunsubstantiated claims is simply sensationalism. The editorseems to have based his conclusions upon his feelingsinstead of providing “sound-producing” facts. I believe thatthis was called “yellow journalism” back in the middle andlate 1800s. Can you provide the facts as to how many cita-tions have been written for failure to carry a sound-produc-ing device versus warnings? How about the number ofmishaps that could have been avoided had a vessel beenproperly displaying its all-around white light while atanchor? Or still yet, how about the number of people thathave died because they lacked sufficient personal flotationgear? How often have you hung around the “police head-quarters” of FWC and heard them use the “buzzword”? Myguess is NEVER! You feel that these officers should be “triedand thrown in prison.” After this demonstration of totallyirresponsible and unprofessional journalism, I feel that ifyou graduated from a school of journalism, it should revoke
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your degree and put you to work cleaning the hulls ofanchored vessels.
All this condemnation of the editor and Mr. Liscio isbased upon my interpretation of a single anecdotalencounter with them. How does it feel?
Name Withheld (The writer asked that his name bewithheld so that the organization that he works for wouldnot interpret this letter as anything but his personal view.)
Name Withheld,It doesn’t feel bad. I don’t mind one bit. Judge me.
This letter addresses so many important issues cruisers facein confronting the on-the-water police in Florida that I willanswer this in depth.
I know that I am guilty of judging many FWC and localmarine patrol officers by the actions of a few, but I have gotten somany letters, e-mails and phone calls that tell the same similarstory of poor treatment and intimidation by the on-the-waterpolice, that I don’t care anymore. I have always, in all my respons-es (as I remember) to letters that complain about the water police,made the same comment: When are all the good water police inFlorida going to get upset and pissed off at all those officers whoare making boaters frightened of an encounter with the waterpolice? Or do the good ones not know or don’t care or are afraid tospeak up?
Keep in mind, this is a sailing magazine (although a lot ofpowerboat cruisers fit this lifestyle), and we are talking aboutsailors and cruisers here. I suggest you check the statistics onsailors and cruisers versus other types of boaters to see where 95percent of serious accidents come from, if not 99 percent. Andwhat are the statistics of accidents by people dinghying 50 feetashore without a life jacket or whistle? How far is 50 feet? Is it the“buzzword” around police offices that you can always get some-one for not having a whistle on a dinghy? I bet about anythingthat police converse on that subject and it appears to be a trendnow—a petty trend. Before the last couple of years, I never heardof anyone getting a citation for that. Is it illegal to not have awhistle? Yes, but how about some perspective? How many cruis-ers/sailors out there have dinghied 50 feet to shore hundreds oftimes without carrying a whistle and never had a problem?Should you have one if you go 50 feet? Not as important as if yougo a mile. Okay, a citation for a mile is reasonable. How about 40feet? How about 10 feet? Should you get even a warning at 10feet? What kind of police officer—or human being—would give aticket at 10 feet? Why not?—it’s illegal. How about if I swim 500feet from my anchored boat to go ashore? Should I swim with awhistle? No law requires it. Which situation is safer? If I drivehalf a block to my neighbor’s house, do I have to put on my seat-belt? Should an officer give me a ticket if he sees me without one?Would that be reasonable for an officer to do? Absolutely not. If anofficer did that, he should be reprimanded for stupidity, or justplain fired. I don’t care what the law is. The law is an estimate ofhow we should live together, not a chain around our necks. We arenot all in one big military unit, and the police do not rule over usto keep us in line as if we were their subjects.
Bu the biggest perspective we all need to see here is the differ-ence between the attitude of this letter writer and us sailors andcruisers. We are so far removed from the actions taken in a CopsTV program, that this is proof of how huge the divide is betweenthe police and the public on the water. It is ludicrous to draw acomparison between actions filmed on Cops and a family
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anchored in secluded waters. How about ifyou compare it to a family driving arounda national park campground—where it isthe only car—with a taillight out? Thenthe police come by to question them.Sound like a Cops episode to you? To getthis in perspective, think of the seat beltexample. Of course, it is illegal to not havean anchor light on, but there is a majordifference between anchoring next to aheavily trafficked waterway and a seclud-
ed anchorage. There are scales of impor-tance here. If officers can’t see the differ-ence, then they shouldn’t be officers—orthe organization is broken. If not that,then the society is broken.
Then there’s the victimless crime sit-uation. Are the police on Cops dealingwith victimless crimes like carrying awhistle when you dinghy 50 feet to shore?Not hardly. The police coming up to a boatin a secluded anchorage with no anchor
light on are there enforcing a victimlesscrime—to keep us all safe. (Keep in mindthe word “secluded.”) Thank God they arekeeping us safe from ourselves.
I will repeat another statement I havemade many times: Every boater I know,and all I hear from, in letters and calls toSOUTHWINDS, when they see the on-the-water police in Florida, hope they won’tcome over and hassle them, because of thefear that they will be impolite, will notcare if they bang up their boat when theytie up to them, and will treat them asthough they are guilty first.
What’s worse is they will berate themfor victimless crimes as though the boatersare their subjects, and they will do so inmilitary police fashion, with a gun ontheir side, and, it appears, even with apolice dog.
We have fear of the police on Floridawaters, and if that is acceptable, then let’sall leave and the police can have thesewaters to themselves and police them-selves. It’s not worth it.
And if the cops are so afraid that afamily on a sailboat anchored in secludedwaters might be a “murder suspect”—asthis letter writer has put it—then oursociety is in deep trouble.
It very well could be. But I am posi-tive of this: Stronger police control willnot improve it.
Editor
Frenchman Arrested in South Carolina (December 2007, Letters) I see that South Carolina and the DNRare still hiring redneck, moronic crack-ers to enforce their so-called laws. Ithas been some time since I was there,but I had heard of similar stories.Using unmarked boats for patrol isfine, but not showing proper ID iscrazy! The officer was lucky he wasnot shot on the spot. Not many peopleI know would allow someone to boardtheir craft under such circumstances.Come on guys, this is serious. Get ridof these idiots before someone doeskill one.
Concerned boater in Florida
Concerned, The Frenchman was naïve. He had thedumb idea that the police would treat himlike a human being.
Editor
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WIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and direc-tion of the prevailing winds in the area and month. Thesehave been recorded over a long period of time. In general,the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds camefrom that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often thewinds came from that direction. When the arrow is too longto be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.
The number in the center of the circle shows the percentageof the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of thearrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates thestrength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather isForce 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.
Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperaturesand Gulf Stream Currents – April
■ RACING EVENTSFor racing schedules, news and events see theracing section.
■ UPCOMING SOUTHERN EVENTS
Go to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list ofyouth sailing programs in the Southern coastalstates, www.southwindsmagazine.com.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING
Monthly Boating Safety Courses 2008 Schedule in Fort Pierce, FLAbout boating safety course designed for the recreational
boater, to encourage safety on the water. This one-dayboating course emphasizes safety on the water to
enhance the boating experience and to increase con-fidence on the water. The course is state of Floridaapproved for those 21 and under to obtain theirFlorida State Boaters License. Dates in 2008 areApr 19, May 10, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sep. 13,Oct. 18, Nov. 15. Classes are usually very full, calland reserve space on the preferred program date.$36 (+ $10 for each additional family member).
Courses are held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at theFlotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building 1400 Seaway Dr.,Fort Pierce FL. (772) 579-3395 Stephanie, or (772) 321-3041Gary, or e-mail [email protected].
Coast Guard Auxilliary Boating Courses Jacksonville, FLSafe Boating Saturdays. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd.,Jacksonville. April 12, May 17. Meeks Florida legal require-ments for boater education. Most insurance companiesoffer discounts to program graduates. Mike Christnacht.(904) 502-9154. www.uscgajaxbeach.com.
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Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs, Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing Groups
SOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on indi-vidual yacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sailinggroups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL,AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about aclub’s history, facilities, major events and general infor-mation about the club. The clubs and associations mustbe well established and have been around for at least fiveyears. Contact [email protected] forinformation about article length, photo requirementsand other questions.
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North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NCOngoing adults sailing programs. Family sailing. 2-6 people;2-6 hours. Traditional skiffs or 30’ keelboat. $50-$240. www-.ncmm-friends.org, [email protected], (252) 728-7317.Reservations/information: The Friends’ office (252) 728-1638.
Ruskin, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 Offers Home Study Safe Boating CourseThe Ruskin flotilla each month offers a Boating Safety coursein Ruskin, but has found that many boaters do not have thetime to attend the courses, so they are now also offering ahome study course at $30. Additional family members willbe charged $10 each for testing and certificates. Tests will beheld bi-monthly. Entry into the course will also allow partic-ipants to attend the classes. To apply, call (813) 677-2354.
US Sailing Level 1 Instructor Course Sarasota, FL, March 31-April 3The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting a US Sailing Level1 (small boat) Instructor Course from March 31 throughApril 3. Jabbo Gordon, US Sailing-certified instructor train-er and U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, will teach the 40-hour course. Interested persons may register on linethrough www.ussailing.org under the education section.The course number is 150581. There is an early bird dis-
Ongoing – Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs. St. Petersburg, FLTuesday nights, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Satisfies theFlorida boater safety education requirements. Eleven lessons,every Tuesday. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs,7:30-9:30 p.m., 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Lessonsinclude: which boat for you, equipment, trailering, lines andknots, boat handling, signs, weather, rules, introduction tonavigation, inland boating and radio. (727) 823-3753. Don’twait until next summer to have your children qualify for aState of Florida boater safety ID, possibly lower your boatersinsurance premium or just hone your safe boating skills.
Boating Safety Courses, St. Petersburg, FLSt. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron. Six-week PublicBoating Course starts every Monday. Includes safety informa-tion, basic piloting; charts, course plotting, latitude/ longitudeand dead reckoning. Satisfies Florida’s under age 21 boaterrequirements. May 12 a course starts at the St. PetersburgSailing Center, St. Pete. (727) 867-3088. Other courses continu-ously offered. (727) 565-4453 www.boating-stpete.org.
Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 11-1) Public Boating ProgramsAmerica’s Boating Course, weekend course, two lessons—May 16,18. Sailing Course, May 5, 6, 8 ; Navigation Program(includes charting tools) 8 lessons. Class Days: April 3, 7, 10,14, 17, 21, 24, 28. America’s Boating Course and other cours-es regularly posted on the Web site.
For more information on upcoming education pro-grams or to request a free vessel safety check call (727) 469-8895 or visit www.a0701101.uscgaux.info. Click on PublicEducation Programs. America’s Boating Course and othercourses regularly posted on the Web site.
Southeast Florida Sailing and Boating News WantedSOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for writers to coversailing and boating news from southeast Florida. Articlesand news wanted on racing, waterways issues, boaters’rights, mooring fields, businesses, etc. Please contact [email protected].
a nautical flea market and numerous boatingseminars at its boatyard on Saturday, April 5, 9-4p.m. There will be a nautical flea market at 9a.m. and numerous seminars start at 10 a.m.
Many marine items will be for sale includingmasts, mainsail covers, Biminis, hatches and hun-
dreds of other items. Many items are listed on theSailors Wharf web site, www.sailorswharf.com.
The seminars starting at 10 a.m. include the fol-lowing topics: Anti-Fouling Bottom Paints; Bow And
Stern Thrusters; Life Rafts; Mechanical Systems,Maintenance Issues; Hurricane Preparedness; YanmarEngine Maintenance and Repowering.
The Marine flea market and seminars and celebrationwill be at 1421 Bay Street SE, St. Petersburg, FL. For moreinformation, call (727) 823-1155, or visit the Web site atwww.sailorswharf.com.
Third Annual SBC Classic BoatRally, South Carolina, April 17-24The second annual SBC Classic Boat Rally is open to non-planing sailboats of classic design from 15 to 22 feet. Hostedby four yacht clubs. SBC stands for Savannah, Beaufort, andCharleston, as these are the three major towns where the
The course number is 150581. There is an early birddiscount of $20 from the $315 fee for those who reg-ister before March 1. Candidates must be at least 16years old and have completed a safe boatingcourse. If there are any questions, call JabboGordon at (941) 468-1719.
All Women’s Learn to Sail Class, Gulfport, FL,May 28Whether you are new to sailing or could just never under-stand the wind, this is the class. The Sailing Wind Wheel iscreating “instant naturals” to sailing. Get your confidencelike never before. May 28th 10-2p.m. (registration starts at9:30,am). Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Gulfport, FL. $65 early reg-istration (before May 15) $75 at the door. First 25 to registerreceive a FREE Sailing Wind Wheel and book ($30 value)[email protected]. Mail checks to ACSS, P.O. Box 531223, St.Petersburg, FL 33747-1223.
BOAT SHOWS
Pensacola Boat Show, April 4-6 Pensacola Civic Center. (251) 478-7469. www.gulfcoastshows.com.
Jacksonville International Boat Show, April 18-20Metropolitan Park. (904) 759-2758. www.jaxboatshow.com
■ OTHER EVENTS
Sailors Wharf 30 Year CelebrationFlea Market and Seminars, April 5Sailors Wharf will be celebrating 30 years of business with
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CONTRIBUTE TO SOUTHWINDSWRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED
SOUTHWINDS is always looking for articles and photoson various subjects about sailing (cruise or race) in ourSouthern waters, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Formore information, go to our Web site, www.southwinds-magazine.com, and see the “Writers Guidelines” page, ore-mail [email protected].
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boats will sail to the South Carolina Yacht Club on HiltonHead Island, the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, EdistoIsland, Bohicket Marina on Seabrook Island and then to theCarolina Yacht Club in Charleston.
For more information, go to www.ClassicBoatRally.com.
3rd Annual GreatFlorida Gulf
Coast Small CraftFestival, Cortez,
FL, April 18-20The Cortez Small Craft Festivalattracts dozens of unique and
classic designs each year. Photoby Steve Morrell.
Come sail, row, or paddle yourclassic or traditional boat. Raceand/or “mess about,” sing sea shanties, chow down and pigout on fresh local seafood. Go for a pre-festival “gunk hole”trip. This is a family affair and there will be children’s activi-ties. Bring stuff to sell of a nautical flea market nature. Therewill be stuff to buy. The registration fee includes free on-site
camping, an awards dinner, coffee and doughnuts, goodtimes, great company and some live music. Special guestspeaker is to be boat designer Charley Morgan.
For further information: Florida Gulf Coast MaritimeMuseum at Cortez. (941) 708-4935. www.FGCSCF.org.
Ocean Festival Dive & AdventureSports Expo, Fort Lauderdale, FL,April 18-20Fort Lauderdale Beach. AIA just south of Las Olas Blvd. nearthe Yankee Clipper Hotel and the Bahia Mar Resort andYacht Club. Exhibits, free introduction to scuba, seafood,live music, seminars, boat diving, shore diving and familyactivities. Underwater treasure hunts. Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. 10-10 p.m. Sun. 10-5. Adults $9 ($7 if bought online), 3-day pass$19 ($16 if bought online), children under 12 free. (800) 839-8516. www.oceanfest.com.
Marine Flea Market, Tampa SailingSquadron, Apollo Beach, FL, April 19The Tampa Sailing squadron is having a marine flea marketto benefit their youth sailing program from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Saturday, April 19, at the squadron facilities at 1250 ApolloBeach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL. It is open to all private indi-viduals and corporate vendors who have marine equipmentand boating-related items for sale. Vendors may reserveinside tables for $10. To participate and to reserve a table,call Bob Shaw at (813) 645-2774.
Anchors Aweigh Sailing Day, Cityof Dunedin, Tampa Bay, April 19The City of Dunedin is putting on an Anchors AweighSailing day on Saturday April 19 from 11:00-1:00 down at thecity marina. www.dunedingov.com.
Pompano Beach Seafood Festival,Pompano Beach, FL, April 25-27Pompano Beach oceanfront. Annual festival held on thebeach, featuring fresh local seafood prepared by area restau-rants. Musical entertainment, arts and crafts and children’splay area. Located at the end of Atlantic Boulevard at thebeach. More than 50 charities benefit from the proceeds of theSeafood Festival. Admission charged. (954) 570-7785.www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.
24th Annual Interstate Mullet Tossand Gulf Coast’s Greatest BeachParty, April 25-27 Individuals on the beach throwing a mullet from a circle inAlabama to the state line in Florida to benefit the Alabama
Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch and the Boys’ and Girls’Club of Escambia. www.florabama.com. (251) 980-5116.Great pictures on the Web site. You will want to go.
34th Annual Wooden BoatShow, South Carolina MaritimeMuseum, Beaufort, NC, April 27-May 3Workshops, demonstrations, races, and other educationalprograms will be held. Craftsmen will demonstrate tradi-tional trades and skills at the museum. Go sailing on someof the museum’s traditional watercraft each afternoon. Over50 boats displayed on land and in the water.
For information, go to www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sec-tions/maritime. (252) 728-7317.
11th Annual Wooden Boat Festival,Pirates Cove Marina, Josephine, AL,May 3-4Presented by the Perdido Wood Boat Association.www.piratescoveriffraff.com
$3 Adults. Free to children 12 and under. (251) 987-1224.
Catalina 22 Northern Gulf CoastCruise, Fort Walton Beach, FL, May 10-16
The Catalina 22 National Sailing Association’s Fleet77 of Fort Walton Beach, FL, hosts its tenth annualNorthern Gulf Coast Cruise May 10-16. This a one-design event, open to all Catalina 22 sailors,attracts participants from across the country andCanada. The cruise starts at the Fort Walton YachtClub, sails the protected waterways of the ICW,
crossing Choctawhatchee Bay, Pensacola Bay, Perdido Bay,and Wolf Bay to arrive at Wolf Bay Lodge, AL, and return. Goto http://c22fleet77.googlepages.com/ for information.
Charleston Harbor Fest: MaritimeFestival and Tall Ships Charleston2008, Charleston, SC, May 16-18Over a dozen tall ships will be at the festival this year. Sailvisitors will be allowed to tour the ships. The Charleston
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Maritime Festival on land will include pirate camps, classicwooden boat displays, sailing, rowing, children’s village,family boat-building, maritime art, music, food and more.Free family fun in the heart of Charleston! www.charleston-maritimefestival.com.
Allied Boats Rendezvous/Gam inWest Florida Set for April 11-13,Apollo Beach, FLThe organizers have chosen a date for the gam of AlliedBoats. It will be the weekend of April 11-13 in Tampa Bay,FL. The gam location will be in Apollo Beach at the Land’sEnd Marina
Any Allied sailboats are welcome, such as the ketchboats: Seawind I 30, Seawind II 32, Princess/Contessa 36,Mistress 39, Seabreeze 35, or the 42 foot S&S-designed yawl.If there are any of the more obscure Chance 30s or Luders33s made by Allied in the area, feel free to join in the fun.This gam would also include Allied successor Wright Yachtboatbuilders, etc.
To add yourself to the e-mail contact list as details geland plans are made, please contact Ed Verner (a Seawind IIowner hailing from Apollo Beach, FL) via e-mail at sea-
[email protected] with you and your vessel’s information.Details are still being sorted out, but ideas so far are for atwo-day event to offer aerial photography, a raft-up anchorsession, possible dinner, activities and/or flotilla.
Wharram Catamaran Rendezvous,Islamorada, Florida Keys, May 16-18Wharram catamaran owners will be holding their first sum-mer rendezvous in the Florida Keys on May 16-18 inIslamorada, FL. They will be anchoring behind the LoreleiRestaurant at MM 82 Bayside (approximately N24.55.5;W80.38). Lorelei will allow them to bring dinghies ashoreand the restaurant will be a great meeting area. Call Dan at(305) 664-0190 and leave a message with a phone number, orsend an e-mail to [email protected].
■ NEWS
Stuart’s Southpoint AnchorageClosingThe popular Southpoint Anchorage in Stuart, FL, will closestarting May 1 to make way for construction of a new mari-
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na. Mooring fields at the marina are expected to be closedfor 12 to 18 months. The city is leasing the anchorage toHuizenga Holdings to develop a marina. Construction isscheduled to start in May, and continue through July 2009.Huizenga Holdings owns the Miami Dolphins football teamand several marinas.
Overseas Lounge in Marathon,Florida Keys, ClosesAfter eight years in business, Roy and Bev Dickens havebeen forced to close the iconic Overseas Lounge.Complicated legal issues involving the lease agreementwith the estate of the deceased landlord forced the couple tothrow in the towel and call it quits.
The Overseas Lounge has long been a popular wateringhole for cruisers making Boot Key Harbor in Marathon theirport of call. In addition, Roy and Bev hosted free holidaybuffets, weekly free Sunday buffets, and daily free lunchesfor winners of the trivia question segment of the MarathonCruiser’s Net broadcast on VHF 68 at 9 a.m. The OverseasLounge was also offered by the couple as a hurricane shel-ter for liveaboards in the harbor.
The weekly “meet and greet” held at the city marina on
Wednesday, Feb. 20, was dedicated to Roy and Bev whocharacteristically donated two kegs of beer to their owngoodbye party. They also hired Smorgasboat, the local watertaxi, for the entire next day to provide free rides anywherein the harbor.
Both the Dickens and the lounge will be sorely missedby the entire boating community in Boot Key Harbor.
Eight Bells For Chris KeitelBy Morgan Stinemetz
Christopher Keitel, 54, of Sarasota passed away on March 9at his home. The cause of death was internal hemorrhaging.
Keitel raced in numerous SORCs and won at least fourSORC titles. He was the San Juan national champion multi-ple times. He won the Olson 30 national championship andalso won the Bacardi Cup in Star boats, possibly the mostdemanding sailboat to sail well, in Miami several times.
In recent years, Keitel owned and raced an E Scow onSarasota Bay. Fellow E Scow racer Jim Barr said that if Keitelwent one way, he and his crew generally went the other,adding that Keitel was tactically simply too hard to beatwhen racing in close proximity.
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Commodore Ralph Munroe would have beenproud of the sailboats that competed in theWashington’s Birthday Race sponsored by TheBarnacle Society.
One could easily picture him standing on the “hill” infront of his 1891 home, “The Barnacle.” Or more likely,competing in the race in one of the boats he built in hisboat works. With a hand on the tiller of a Sharpie andwearing a bow tie, jacket and straw hat, Ralph Munroe
Classic Boats& Designs Sail at theWashington’sBirthday Race,The BarnacleState Park, BISCAYNE BAY, FLBy Gretchen Coyle
A classic sails in the Washington’s Birthday Race. Photo by Kendra Brennan.
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would have made a fine showing in his home waters ofBiscayne Bay.
Racing is not about who wins the three-raceWashington’s Birthday Regatta, but the boats that competeand the friendships formed over the years. And—of course,the usual sailing connections of builders, rigs, homeports,and age of boats. Dave Brennan, race committee chairman,announced that 18 boats made for the largest regatta of itstype ever seen in Biscayne Bay—and seen they could be formiles, as witnessed by numerous spectator boats, curiosity
sailors and powerboaters who nudged close for a view.Kendra Brennan, president of the non-profit Barnacle
Society, fed sailors brunch in addition. to dinner and anawards ceremony on The Barnacle grounds. State employ-ees at The Barnacle State Park go out of their way to be help-ful and welcoming, both before and afterwards, knowingthe local logistics well. Out-of-town sailors should have noconcerns about launching at the public ramp and sailingdown to Ralph Munroe’s old dock or directly out to theracecourse. Questions are easily answered at The Barnacle,making the experience an excellent one.
Biscayne Bay racing is superb from start to finish. DaveBrennan set a perfect starting line. Boats of all size and typehit the line almost together. No intimidated skippers in thisgroup, though the boats ranged from 12 to 28 feet. When thewind picked up, the course for the third race was doubled.Skippers and crew could almost be heard across the VHFsagreeing or moaning.
Taking away the Opti and big-boat racecourses, fisher-men, and others in fiberglass, the day might have been circa1900 when gaff-rigged, wooden sailboats raced, fished,delivered goods to Key West, and went out for an afternoonof pleasure in Biscayne Bay.
Circle your calendars for Saturday, February 21, 2009,when historic sailboats and historic designs come back forthis event, which should not be missed.
Classics sailing at the start of the Washington’s Birthday Race. Photo by Kendra Brennan.
Mostly Harmless and Key Lime, two classic designs.Photo by Kendra Brennan.
Chartered in 1908, Pensacola Yacht Club is celebrating itscentennial all year long. What better way to begin the
next century for future sailors than to dedicate a new sailingcenter built entirely by the generosity of PYC members?
The James C. Watson Sailing Center was officiallyopened with the customary ribbon cutting and champagnetoasts on February 28.
PYC Commodore Stephen Solice welcomed the gath-ered crowd. “It is not just four walls and a roof but a specialplace to see our junior sailors grow to be adults, a place forour members to meet for an afternoon and a great place togather before and after a regatta.”
Solice thanked all the PYC members who contributed,as well as PYC staff who also donated, and gave specialrecognition to members who donated their time and skills tobuild the approximately $375,000 building.
“Besides our board of directors and past commodoresLarry Bowyer, Chip MacMillan, John Matthews, RogerMoraski, and GYA Commodore Ron Richards, I’d like tothank former fleet captain Bernie Knight who served aschairman of the sailing center project, members JohnMathis, contractor; Joe Moore electrical contractor; andWalter Smith, architect.”
As chair of the long-range planning committee,Commodore Emeritus Roger Moraski gave some history.“In 1997 there was a proposal to replace the dockmaster’sbuilding at an estimated cost of $105,000. In 2000, the com-mittee minutes included building a sailing center at dock-side replacing the current maintenance shed; covered pavil-ion on a slab with large open areas; small boat storage; sail-ing director’s office; junior clubhouse; and a short order grillon the upper level.”
Hurricane Ivan obliterated the dockmaster’s office andmaintenance shop in 2004, but gave the long-range plans,under then Commodore Larry Bowyer’s flag, new priorityfor storm recovery.
Unfortunately, construction costs after back-to-backhurricane seasons made it obvious that private donationswould have to fund the project.
Moraski continued, “Past commodores Bowyer andRon Richards began the fundraising, followed by PYCmembers Tom and Dick Pace.”
However, it was PYC member, George Gamble, whose
single largest contribution ensured there was money in thebank to start the project.
Because of Gamble’s generosity, he was given the privi-lege of naming the new center. He chose to name it after JamesC. Watson, whose name is equated with PYC’s beginnings.
Pensacola native Watson was a charter member in theformation of PYC, served as its first regular commodore in1908 and was reelected in 1909. He also served as fleet cap-tain for several years.
When the first Sir Thomas Lipton Cup Regatta wasorganized April 15, 1920, “Captain Jim” as he was alwaysknown, skippered PYC’s winning team against SouthernYacht Club’s Lipton team. In October that same year at adinner celebrating the Lipton Cup competition, plans toform a yachting association, which was to become known asthe Gulf Yachting Association, were presented.
“Commodore Watson’s vision gave us our first 100 years,and his building begins our second century,” said Moraski.
Fittingly, the man who was born in Pensacola 135 yearsago was honored on the day following his birthday!
Watson’s grandchildren, Brent Watson and Dreda W.Grimes, along with their spouses, Judy and Larry, attendedthe dedication ceremony.
Both Brent and Dreda learned to sail on PensacolaBay—as did their grandfather, who spent all his 89 years inPensacola.
“My dad would have been very pleased to see howthis yacht club has grown,” began Brent Watson. “Hewould have been honored to have this beautiful facilitynamed for him.”
Brent Watson, also a Pensacola native, learned to sailusing PYC’s fleet of Fish boats. “We started the junior yachtclub in the building that now houses the swimming poolequipment,” he smiled.
When contacted after the ceremony, Watson shared afun fact about his granddad. “Most people knew my grand-father as Captain Jim,” he laughed, “not because of his sail-ing skills, but because he had attained the rank of captain inthe militia.”
But the name fit, and because of Captain Jim, PYC, “theSouth’s finest yacht club” takes its place among those yachtclubs that have a distinction of celebrating over 100 years ofsailing and boating camaraderie.
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Contributors to PYC’s new James C. Watson Sailing Center wave from the deckoverlooking Bayou Chico.
PensacolaYacht ClubDedicates
New SailingCenter
By Julie B. Connerley
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Ray Glover1950-2008 —Friend, Husband,Father, Sailmaker &Friend to the LocalSailing Community —Passes Away on Feb. 11By Steve Morrell
Ray Glover, owner of Sunrise Sails, Plus, inPalmetto, FL, passed away on February 11 after a recent battle with cancer.
Ray had been involved in the sailing community in thegreater Tampa Bay area since the ’70s. Two memorials wereheld for Ray in the area, one at the New JSI building in St.Petersburg and another at the Florida Maritime Museum in
A Thank You From Jo Jo Glover
As a good many of the folks in the Bradenton, Sarasotaand St. Petersburg area know, we lost a great friend andasset to the sailing world on Feb. 11 when Ray Gloverpassed away from cancer. The loss of my husband andbest friend has been hard not only on myself, but to ourfriends also. People—in the weeks and days before Rayleft us—came and helped out in one way or another,keeping his spirits up and showing him how much hemeant to them.
I would like to thank everyone with all of my heartwho helped and supported Ray in his final days. Toname just a few—Audi Harding, Brian and PamSnyder, Diane Ralston, Capt. Jimmy Hendon, RonCollis and Peggy St. Cyr—thanks for their devotion toa good friend. And thanks to my mom Anne Matheny,the folks at Snead Island Boat Works, MSA and Hospiceof Pinellas for all they did. And last but not least, to allthe friends that came by, wrote and supported us in thistrying time.
I do want to keep Ray’s memory alive, by keep-ing his loft, Sunrise Sails, Plus, open and serving thesailing community he loved. Capt. Jimmy and I will doour best to make him proud.
Thank you all with all my heart.
Jo Jo Glover
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Cortez, FL. More than a hun-dred people showed up atthese memorials to honor hismemory.
Ray moved to the TampaBay area in the ’60s as ayoung boy. After high school,he worked at various jobsincluding carpentry. He spentsome time in Texas in themid-’70s in construction andthen returned to the TampaBay area in 1978. Shortly afterthat, he started working in thesailing industry when he gota job with Larry French,owner of Johnson Sails, Inc.,in St. Petersburg. He helpedbuild the offices of JohnsonSails using his skills as a car-penter. Little by little, Raylearned sailmaking, besidesmany other aspects of the sail-ing business.
He moved up to New England for a short time buteventually returned to his base in Tampa Bay. At one point,he worked for Charley Morgan, building sailboats atMorgan’s location in Largo.
Ray owned several sailboats and spent a lot of time onthe water. On of his adventures earned Ray his 15 minutesof fame. In his early days of sailing—when he was stilllearning the sport—Ray was sailing alone down near theFort Myers Gulf Coast. He got separated from his boat andended up floating in the water for six hours. The water wasvery cold, being in mid-50-degree range. When the CoastGuard found him—after almost giving up—Ray’s bodytemperature was 89 degrees. He ended up in the hospital inFort Myers but had a full recovery. After the incident, every-one said Ray became a very cautious sailor, although healways loved to go out as soon as he saw a storm comingthrough. He loved those conditions and became a compe-tent sailor.
Johnson Sails eventually became JSI (today it is calledNew JSI), which grew into one of the largest sailing busi-nesses around—selling sails, parts and services to TampaBay sailors. In the mid-’90s, JSI opened a store in thePalmetto-Bradenton area on the south side of Tampa Bay.Ray went to work for that store and eventually ran it for JSI.When JSI sold out to another company in the late ’90s, Ray
worked there for a perioduntil the new owners hadbusiness problems. Ray thenopened his own business inPalmetto, calling it SunriseSails, Plus. He owned thecompany with his wife, Jo Jo,until his passing in February.
Sunrise Sails, Plus, was aunique sailing company andit was all Ray. Ray was a per-fectionist and demanded thateverything be done right andto the highest quality. Inrecent years, besides supply-ing just about everything oneneeded for your boat, frommaking sales to outfitting andrefurbishing, Ray acted fre-quently as a “general contrac-tor” for boat owners whowanted to get things doneand needed somebody to runeverything for them. Ray was
just the person for the job, and it was always done right.Many of Ray’s friends who worked with him called him
“Half-a-Day Ray”—because he would always work half aday. Half of a 24-hour day, that is.
Ray had fought several battles with skin cancer in thelast several years, but in November, he found out that thecancer had spread throughout his body. He only had a shortperiod of time left, but his attitude was very strong and pos-itive, being more concerned about the well-being of his wife,Jo Jo. When friends and former clients found out about hiscondition, they worked to put his sailboat, Rhiannan, aHorizon 26, in beautiful condition. Snead Island Boat Worksin Palmetto played the major role in contributing the work.
A memorial fund has been set up to help Ray’s wife, JoJo, weather the transition from his passing. To help out, callBrian at (727) 526-7242.
Ray Glover
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Iwas anchored on the St. Johns River in northeast Floridain an idyllic, weather-protected spot with easy access toshore and a short walk to a local public library with a free
high-speed WiFi connection to my laptop for Internetresearching and writing articles. Not too shabby for a 68-year-old, semi-retired grandfather who’d been living onsailboats for over 27 years.
Then the bubble burst. On January 10, I received a cer-tified mail letter from the State of Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection which said in part, and I quote:
“Your vessel Tahiti Rover with registration of DO 965961, hasbeen identified by Officers of the Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission as being illegally anchored/moored on sovereign submerged lands off shore ofMandarin Park, Julington Creek, Duval County. You arecurrently in violation of Chapter 253, Florida Statutes andRule 18-21, Florida Administrative Code in that you do nothave authorization to anchor/moor your vessel from theBoard of Trustees of the Board of the Internal ImprovementTrust Fund as required by law. This is an important matter
which requires your immediate attention. If we do not hearfrom you within 20 days from the date of this letter, theDepartment may initiate a lawsuit seeking removal of yourvessel, payment of a penalty and fees for past due use ofstate sovereignty submerged lands.”
The letter was signed by Michael Eaton, Environmentalmanager, Compliance and Enforcement Section. I immedi-ately contacted Eaton, and we had a protracted and some-what bumpy conversation. Fortunately, reason prevailed. Itold Eaton that I had consulted the Florida AdministrativeCode, and although not a lawyer, I concluded that the citedcode section had no applicability to my current situation.Chapter 253, Rule 18-21 addressed environmental issuessuch as dredging, construction of dock pilings and seawalls.There was no reference whatsoever to anchoring or moor-ing. During the telephone conversation, and later in a certi-fied letter I sent to Eaton, I explained:
“I have not established a temporary or permanent mooring on‘sovereign submerged lands off shore.’ I am not lying to a mooringof any kind. I am a vessel in transit, and I am only temporarilyanchored in the river, using my own anchor, which I retrieve whenI move on. I am unaware of any Florida statute that stipulates orgoverns the amount of time that a vessel may be anchored in anyone location.”
At the conclusion of our telephone conversation, Mr. Eatonagreed that the letter was a mistake and that I was not inviolation of any Florida statutes. He asked me to forget thewhole thing, and assured me that there would be no furtheraction taken. Needless to say, I was pleased. But at the bot-tom of the DEP letter, I noted that a “Lt. Smith” of theFlorida Fish and Wildlife had been provided a carbon copyof the DEP’s letter to me. Figuring that this might be the offi-cer who had instigated the whole matter, I sent a certifiedletter to him to make sure he was aware of the DEP’s deci-sion to drop the matter, and I quote in part from my letter:
“…after a lengthy conversation [with Mr. Eaton of the DEP], hehas agreed that the cited code is not applicable to my situation…Tothe best of my knowledge, I am in compliance with every law gov-erning the use of my boat in Florida waters. My boat is Florida-registered as a recreational vessel, and is also documented with theUnited States Coast Guard as a recreational vessel. I am recreat-ing on the St. Johns River, and I am not engaged in any commer-cial activities, nor am I anchored in any navigable channels orposing a threat of any kind to any other vessel.”
End of story? Unfortunately, no. At 7 a.m. on the morning ofFebruary 19, I was awakened by the sound of an engine. Itwas Florida Fish and Wildlife Officer “Lt. Smith,” alone andin full combat regalia, complete with black knit hat, bullet-proof vest, military trousers and boots, and a Glock auto-matic pistol at the ready. Since I was naked, “Lt. Smith” gra-
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Law Enforcement – Florida StyleBy Robbie Johnson
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ciously gave me permission to dress and come on deck, atwhich time he announced that he was there to arrest me andseize my boat for being illegally anchored on sovereign sub-merged land of the state of Florida. When he gave me hisname, I told him I had sent a certified letter to him inform-ing him that the DEP statute he was enforcing had beendetermined by the DEP to be inapplicable to my situation.He acknowledged receipt of the letter, but said he disagreedand that the law was clear. He made a point of telling methat I was guilty of “depriving the public of the use of theland beneath my boat.” And he was serious! I pointed out tohim that I was a member of the public to which he was refer-ring, and that I didn’t see any other members of the publicaround wanting to occupy my spot. So, where was the rub?
The space afforded me to write this article does not per-mit me to give a blow-by-blow description of the two-hourconfrontation that ensued between “Lt. Smith” and me. Icount it exceedingly fortunate that “Lt. Smith” was not oneof the young, hotshot breed of officers we see too often inlaw enforcement today. At one point, he told me he was agraduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, served 23 years in theNavy and had over 10 years of service in the FWC. I figuredhe was in his late 50s and almost as much an old salt as me.More than anything, I didn’t want to be arrested, or havemy boat seized. So, we took each issue one at a time (and hehad a number of them), and worked them out. While over-ly zealous in my opinion, “Lt. Smith” was courteous andprofessional. I can’t fault his demeanor, just his idea of whatconstitutes a reasonable cause to interfere with a citizen whois doing nothing more than enjoying his boat and a day onthe water. The best part of the morning was watching “Lt.Smith” speed off down the river and leave me without somuch as a warning ticket.
I reported this incident to the Seven Seas CruisingAssociation and the BoatUS organization, both of which Iam a member. Through their good offices, and without myknowledge, this matter was brought to the attention of sen-ior FWC law enforcement officials in Tallahassee. A messagewas relayed to me on their behalf expressing sincere regret,and assuring me that “Lt. Smith” would be brought up tospeed on the proper enforcement of Florida statutes. Godbless America!
Robbie Johnson makes his home aboard his steel, gaff-rigged TahitiKetch. He is the author of a popular sailor’s cookbook, GourmetUnderway.
Note From the Editor on the FWC and Florida BoatersWe ask our readers to make sure to read theletter we published in our “Letters” sectionabout FWC police. Along with the article inthis section, we have two excellent examplesof the gulf—perhaps an ocean—betweencruisers and Florida marine law enforcement.
Cruisers see flak jackets, police dogs, guns,rudeness, hull banging, assumption of guilt,paramilitary behavior, floodlights at night,etc., etc., etc.,—and almost always in thepursuit of checking up on mainly victimlesscrimes, like the lack of life jackets and whis-
tles in dinghies, proper registration, proper onboard safetyequipment, anchoring, etc. If we take these letters and thearticle on these pages as any indication of the government’sattitude, the police see all boaters as the same and all aspotentially dangerous criminals. Cruisers see almost all seri-ous boating accidents—and statistics show it—coming fromirresponsible boater behavior on powerboats and aboutnothing dangerous from cruisers, yet they feel they arebeing treated as though they are all in the same group.
How about when marine patrolmen see an anchor lightout in a secluded quiet anchorage and let it go till the nextday, but when they see it on a busy route, then they dealwith it as dangerous. Or instead of checking to make surethat all sailors have a whistle on their dinghy when they go50 feet to shore, they let it go unless they discover it whileinvestigating some dangerous infraction. We don’t need menwith guns protecting us from ourselves.
As for registration: Can you imagine what it would belike if the highway patrol checked out all out-of-state cars inFlorida to see if they had been here over the legal time limitor to make sure they were all legally registered? The high-way patrol can’t do that because—basically—it would bestupid. They also can’t do it because they aren’t allowed to.FWC does it because they can. Bad excuse.
How about some judgment in the field? Do we reallyneed the police to keep an eye on us, checking us out suspi-ciously, making sure we won’t harm ourselves? What kindof state do they call that? Use your imagination.
Steve Morrell, Editor
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We’re proud to present SOUTHWINDSmagazine’s second annual directory
of youth sailing programs in the Southeast. This is a list of youth sailing instruction
for ages up through 18. We are printing it inthis issue as many of them expand summerprograms while school is out, and manyprograms require advanced enrollment asthey are limited in size. Many programs,especially in Florida, are year around, butoperate only during the weekends orevenings when school is in session.
The diversity of programs listed hereis amazing. The usual summer camp last-ing one or two weeks is well representedamong our listings. Sailing camps areheavy on teaching basic sailing skills, andthe larger programs have phased instruc-tion to teach intermediate and racing skills to those withskills beyond the introductory level. Several camps andprograms have added “adventure” or “exploration” sail-ing to let the kids explore areas such as Biscayne Bay onsailboats. It is a parallel path to racing for the intermediateand competent youth sailor. Other camps such as those atRollins and Eckerd colleges offer sailing as one of a num-ber of other customizable choices that students may spendtime doing in a daily camp routine.
Those programs called “camps” generally do not meana camp where a youth will go and live, but some do. Mostof the “camps” listed here are not live-in.
Because of space limitations, we have listed the bare min-imum of information to include them all. We will post moreinformation on our Web site. Some programs have not yetbeen finalized, and they are not posted on their Web sites.
We have attempted to include only those programs opento the general public and not those open only to children ofclub members, which is the case at some yacht clubs.
More scholarships are available than those listed, and werecommend contacting the organization for more information.
We hope that all sailing programs listed here have certi-fied instructors (the two certifying organizations are US SAIL-ING and the American Sailing Association – ASA), insuranceand established safety programs. The certifying organizationshave safety standards that they require for certification. Weurge everyone to verify these items for themselves.
This list was not intended to be a list of details but a listof opportunities available, and it is up to the parent, youthor friend to find out more information.
The following list includes programs in the sevenSouthern coastal states that SOUTHWINDS is distributed in:North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,Mississippi, and Louisiana. (We also distribute in east Texasbut have not included that area at this time, but will at alater date as we learn about them.)
We have attempted to be complete but are certain thatwe missed many, and we are asking our readers to send usinformation about those programs that we missed, or cor-rect or add information on those we have. Send informationto [email protected].
This updated (2008) list will also be on a separate pageon our Web site, www.southwindsmagazine.com after May1. On April 1, it can be viewed by downloading the Aprilmagazine on the Web site.
Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts of America Boating ProgramsSea Scouts is a co-ed organization, ages 14-20, with numer-ous boating programs throughout the country. Each locationis called a “Ship” and some are sail, some power, some both.There are too many to list here, with over 50 listings inFlorida alone. Every “Ship” in all the states is listed on theWeb site, which is quite extensive. Go to www.seascout.org.
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NORTHEAST FLORIDA: Jacksonville to Stuart
The Rudder Club, JacksonvilleJoel Shannon Summers Sailing Camp. Daily sessions 8:30-4:30June and July. Ages 8-15. $200 per session. (904) 264-4094.www.rudderclub.com.
Florida Yacht Club, JacksonvilleSailing programs throughout the year for youngsters andadults. Ages 3-17. Skip Miller at (904) 387-9683 #6.www.thefloridayachtclub.org/sailing.php.
Epping Forest Yacht Club, JacksonvilleActive youth sailing club year round with beginning,
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SOUTHERN YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMS
advanced courses and a youth racing team. The yacht club isalso home for the Bolles High School Sailing Club and RegattaTeam. Spring programs are in progress. Summer youth sailingprograms will be announced after April 1. ContactHarbormaster Steve Nichols (904) 739-7150, or [email protected]. www.efyc.com/kids_jr_sailing.html.
Sailors, Paddlers and Rowers of St. Augustine (SPARS, St. AugustineYouth sailing program with summer sessions. $125 per sessionplus $25 to join SPAR (family membership). Ages 9-15. For further information, go to www.spars.us >classes > youth camps.
Halifax Sailing Center, Daytona BeachSail Camp held weekly throughout June and July. Ages 8-12fee is $225. Daily programs 9 am to 4 pm, June and July.Commodore Bill Field at [email protected] or the SailingCenter at (386) 238-7245. www.HalifaxSailing.org.
Tom Edward Sailing School for Adults and Teenagers at Halifax Sailing Center. Year round classes for adults and teenagers. $80 for HSAmembers, $100 for non-members. (386) 238-7245. www.HalifaxSailing.org.
Lake Eustis Sailing Association, Lake Eustis Summer sessions last one week running all summer. Weekendsessions all year. Ages 8-15. $175. Adult and youth. IncludesOptis, high school sail training and more. www.lakeeustissailingclub.org/
Rollins College Summer Camp, Winter Park Extensive summer camp program. www.rollins.edu/sps/camp.
Titusville Sailing Center, TitusvilleAges 16 and up through adult instruction. Younger studentseligible with adult. $100. April through July. http://sailtitusville.org/classes/SpringClasses2007.htm
“One with the Water” Water Sports Camp, South and Central Brevard CountySponsored by the Brevard County Parks and RecreationDepartment, conducted by Performance Sail & Sport,Melbourne. Ages 10-16, June 25-28. $195. http://www.brevardparks.com/parks/prkbch2.php#KellyEast
Melbourne Yacht Club Sailing Program, MelbourneMYC offers adult and youth sailing programs as a public serv-ice. Open to the public on a space available basis. Saturdays.Adult and youth sailing classes, May through July. $60.Contact Marlene Sassman at [email protected], or (321) 768-0046. www.melbourneyachtclub.com.
Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation (TCYSF), Ft. PierceInstruction sessions will be for half days, mornings for begin-ners, afternoon for intermediate during weekdays for twoweeks. Cost for two week, half-day sessions, $225. Classes 1 &2 June 9th - 20th. Classes 3&4 June 23rd to 28th & July 7th to11th. No class week of July 4th. Classes 5 & 6 July 14th to25th. Classes 7 & 8 July 28th to Aug. 8th.www.tcysf.homestead.com. (772) 462-0230 or (772) 332-1732.
Sea Scouts, Ft. Pierce Chapter, Ft. PierceThis sailing group is based in Pelican Yacht Club in Ft. Pierce.Youth sailing programs occur throughout the year. SkipperJerry at (772) 971-6562.www.pelicanyachtclub.com > sea scouts.
US SAILING Center, Martin County, Stuart/Jensen BeachWeekly classes. Ages 7-17. $225 (as low as $100 per child insome classes). 10 sessions, June through August. Peter at(772) 334-8085. www.usscmc.org.
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA: Palm Beach County to Miami
Palm Beach Sailing Club Youth ProgramWest Palm Beach, FLYear-round youth sailing program and world famous SummerSailing Camp. Ages 7-15. Summer Camp sessions weekly with1/2 day sessions (morning and afternoon) for $195 or Full dayfor $325. Discount for PBSC Members. Summer Race Team$375 for 10 weekends and $50 for new kids who complete oneweek of Regular Summer camp. Contact the PBSC office at(561) 881-0809, or [email protected]. Go to “Jr SailingPrograms” at the Web Site at: www.pbsail.org.
Key Biscayne Yacht Club Summered Sailing ProgramsMarine science education program, sailing navigation and rac-ing camp. Education and instruction starting at ages five andup through 17. Program has a brand-new fleet of 18 Optimistprams. Summe rcamp begins June 8 and runs through August15. Call (305) 849-0659, or [email protected], or go towww.kbycjuniorsailing.com.
Miami Yacht Club, MiamiExtensive year-round youth sailing program of which the sum-mer programs are only a part. Ages 7-14. MYC Members:$445; Non-members: $485 per two-week session. $250 depositrequired at registration. Contact the MYC office at (305) 377-9877, or [email protected]. Go to “Sailing Programs” at theWeb site at www.miamiyachtclub.net.
Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Coconut Grove Summer and year around youth sailing programs open to all.$400 for club members, $500 for non-members. Contact CGSAsailing director at (305) 444-4571 or go to www.cgsc.org.
Coral Reef Yacht Club, MiamiSummer youth sailing programs. Ages 8-17. $395 members,$520 non-members. Contact Marek Valasek at (786) 302-7540,or [email protected]. www.coralreefyachtclub.org.
FLORIDA KEYS
Boy Scouts of America–Florida High Adventure Sea BaseFlorida Keys and BahamasThis is a diverse and extensive sailing/boating/diving program
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on keelboats, with overnight trips on boats. $620 up, depend-ing. Ages 14-21. John Oprandy (305) 393-0127. Extensiveinformation at www.bsaseabase.org.
Upper Keys Sailing Club Youth Sailing Programs Summer youth sailing programs for ages seven through 17.Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing program. Key Largo. Sail summerclasses and year around. www.msysp.com. (305) 522-3245 [email protected].
Key West Sailing Club, Key WestThe club has both year round sailing and a summer program.225 for one child, $400 for two, $510 for three. Sailinginstructor Celine Peccatte at (305) 849-8168.www.keywestsailingclub.org.
WEST FLORIDA: Naples to Cedar Key
Naples Sailing Center, NaplesThis organization offers sail training and instruction, althoughno summer camps or courses are currently scheduled. It doeshave an active, year round high school sailing program.www.naplessailingcenter.com/.
Edison Sailing Center, Ft. MyersCommunity center offering sailing courses. Families may com-bine different programs including sail, power, fishing, kayak-ing. $175. Ages 6-24. www.edisonsailingcenter.org.
Venice Youth Boating Association, VeniceVYBA has a year-round sailing program. Summer Youth Sailingcamps are held during the summer. $200 per session, scholar-ships available. Jabbo Gordon at [email protected], or call (941) 468-1719.http://www.veniceyouthboating.com.
Sarasota Youth Sailing Program, Sarasota2007 program has expanded to include an increase in the rac-ing classes, and “adventure sailing,” for older students whowant to continue sailing experience in a non-racing environ-ment. $275 for non-racing. $300 for racing. Ages 8-18.Programs running all summer and year around. Or StuGilfillen at (941) 504-4236. www.sarasotaysp.com.
Clearwater Community Sailing Center, ClearwaterYouth sailing programs year around and expanded courses allsummer. $250/week. Scholarships available. Ages 8-16. (727)517-7776. www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org/.
Clearwater Yacht Club, ClearwaterExtensive youth program year around and summer. Ages 8-18. David Billing (727) 442-3430. Www.clwyc.org.
Davis Island Yacht Club, TampaExtensive year round youth sailing program at Davis IslandYouth Sailing Foundation. 813.251.1158 extension 273 .Ages 8-18. Contact [email protected], www.diyc.org.
City of Dunedin Sailing Programs, Dunedin, FLMonday through Friday sailing camp for youth run all summer long beginning June 16th. Saturday sailing lessons foradults and youth run throughout the whole year. Ages 10-18.$195 for one camp session. www.dunedingov.com.
City of Safety Harbor, Tampa BayYouth kayak and sailing camps ages 10 and up. The Web sitedoes not work well, so best to call (727) 724-1555 as the linksare broken, but work periodically if you can find them by
incredible searching. But they do have these programs. Go tohttp://fl-safetyharbor.civicplus.com/.
St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. PetersburgActive year round youth program, in cooperation with the city ofSt. Petersburg. High school youth sailing. www.spyc.org .
Eckerd College–Waterfront Program, St. PetersburgYear around extensive programs, going on for 37 years.Instruction in a variety of water sports, including sailing. (800)456-9009 or (727) 867-1166.www.eckerd.edu/waterfront/watersportscamp/index.php
Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Gulfport Youth sailing program, current information for 2008 is postedon the Web site. Ages 8-18. (727) 345-5760. www.sailbcyc.org.
Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing Apollo Beach, Tampa BaySummer Youth sailing programs, beginning, intermediate andadvanced. Ages 7-14. Adult programs year around. US Sailinginstructors. Scholarships available for under privileged. RichardWhite at [email protected], or (863) 712-0071.www.tampasailing.org/youthsailing.html.
FLORIDA PANHANDLE: Apalachicola to Pensacola
Emerald Coast Sailing Association, Ft. Walton Beach This organization raises money to train young sailors in thepanhandle and cover their expenses at regattas. (850) 862-2801. www.fwyc.org/ecsa.htm.
Pensacola Yacht Club, PensacolaThe club offers summer sailing instructions for all interested localarea youths – members and non-members. Junior SailingProgram. Ages 5 and up. Contact Beth Partington at (850) 572-5245 or (850) 433-7208. www.pensacolayachtclub.org.
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Pensacola BeachThis club offers both beginning and advanced sailing lessonsduring the summer. Information for 2008 was not updated atthe time of writing. www.pensacolabeach-yc.org > jr sail.
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Fairhope Yacht Club, FairhopeThis club’s web site has information about its youth 2008 pro-gram at: www.fairhopeyachtclub.com.
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SOUTHERN YOUTH SAILING PROGRAMS
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Mobile Yacht Club, Mobile This club’s web site has information about its youth program,but the 2008 program is not posted yet. www.mobileyachtclub.com.
Orange Beach Sail Camp for Kids, Orange Beach, ALOrange Beach Waterfront Park. $100 for Orange Beach resi-dents, $150 for non-residents. Ages 8-14. Summer sailing ses-sions. Applications are available at Orange Beach City Hall,Orange Beach Recreation Center or online. (251) 981-6039.www.obparksandrec.com.
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Gulf Port Yacht Club, GulfportThis club offers two sessions on small boats, and at three lev-els. $355 for full day sailing course; $200 for half day. $75credit for using own boat. www.gulfportyachtclub.org
■ LOUISIANA
Southern Yacht Club Junior Program, New OrleansYear-round youth sailing program. Spring clinics, summercamps. Ages 7 and up. All levels. $475 members, $575 spon-sored guests. (504) 288-4200. www.southernyachtclub.org.
New Orleans Yacht Club Junior Program, New OrleansSummer clinic. Ages 7 and up. (504) 283-2581.www.noyc.org.
Pontchartrain Yacht Club Junior Sailing, MandevilleSailing camp. Ages 8-17. $350. [email protected]. (985)626-3192. www.pontyc.org.
Shreveport Yacht Club Junior Program, ShreveportSummer clinics. Ages 7 and up. [email protected]. (318)631-7414. www.shreveyacht.com.
■ NORTH CAROLINA
Camp Seafarer and Camp Sea Gull, Arapahoe, NCThese are branches of the YMCA. Live-in resident camps. SeaGull for boys, Seafarer for girls. Ages 6 and up with variousprograms April through October. Go to the Web site or con-tact for information. www.seagull-seafarer.org. E-mail: [email protected], or [email protected].
Carolina Sailing Foundation, Lake Crabtree, RaleighSummer sailing programs. Ages 8 and up. Contact JohnNorton at (919) 604-0842, or [email protected] .
Outer Banks Community Sailing, Roanake Island, NCThis program is a part of the North Carolina MaritimeMuseum on Roanoke Island. All instruction is based on USSailing guidelines and taught by US Sailing-certifiedcoaches/instructors. Summer youth sailing programs begin-ning June 8. www.obxmaritime.org. (252) 475-1750.
Nor’Banks Youth Sailing Camp, Duck Yacht Club, DuckSailing classes and camp. Ages 10-14. $199 non-members,$149 members. Jon Britt, (252) 261-2900. www.norbanks.com.
Camp Don Lee, Arapahoe Summer sailing camp. Ages: bygrades completed: Third grade through 12th. (800) 535-5475. E-mail: [email protected]. www.donleecenter.org.
Lake Norman Yacht Club Sailing Camp, MooresvilleSummer sailing camp and youth program. Contact BobQuinn at [email protected] or (704) 782-5665.www.lakenormanyachtclub.com.
Carolina Yacht Club, Wrightsville Beach Summers sailing classes. Numerous and varied classes. Ages 8 and up. (910) 256-3396. www.carolinayachtclub.org.
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South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head IslandSummer classes. Ages 8 and up. Cost $375 members, $495non-members. Muffy Schulze at (843) 342-2628. www.scyachtclub.com.
Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, BeaufortSummer sailing sessions. Ages 8 and up. $200 members,$300 non-member. Contact (843) 522 8216,www.byscnet.com.
Charleston Community Sailing, Inc., Carolina Yacht ClubCharlestonSummer sailing sessions, camps. Ages 11 and up. (843) 607-4890. www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org.
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Savannah Sailing Center Catch the Wind Camp, SavannahSummer sailing sessions taught at Chatham CountyRecreation Department’s Lake Mayer Boathouse. Members:$75 for one youth, $100 for two. Non-members: $100 forone $150 for two. (912) 231-9996. http://savannahsailingcenter.org.
Augusta Sailing Club, Lake Strom Thurmond, AugustaSix summer sessions for youth. $175 for one week, $150 forsecond week. $25discount for members. Jim Holder, (706) 651-0587, [email protected].
Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery BranchSummer sailing camp. Ages 6 and up. Martine Zurinskas, Jr.(770) 674-3992. [email protected]. www.llsc.com.
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The 30th annual Dania Beach Marine Flea Market tookplace March 6-9 at Dolphin Stadium. This was year
three at this venue, and some exhibitors didn’t hesitate tosay they strongly believe the move from Dania has sappedsome of the spirit out of the show. Due to scheduling con-flicts, this year’s market fell in early March as opposed toits regular slot at the end of the month. As a triple wham-my, cloudy skies and rain threatened opening day.
Yet despite these setbacks, there were many satisfiedbuyers and sellers. As we walked the aisles on a crisp, sunnySunday afternoon, attendance was brisk, and we saw manyhappy boaters leaving with arms, pull carts or tote bagschock-full of hard-bargained-for nautical loot. As late as 3p.m. some folks were still buying tickets—no doubt to see ifthey could negotiate even better deals at the 11th hour.
Over the past 30 years an annual trek to the DaniaBeach Marine Flea market has become almost sacrosanctfor South Florida boating aficionados. Likewise, local,regional and national marine-related businesses have cometo rely on this event to blow out overstocked, obsolete,used or “scratch and dent” articles that can’t be soldthough normal channels.
“What makes our market unique is its pleasant, almostparty-like atmosphere for engaging in friendly and, some-times, intense ‘bargaining.’ Thousands of boating relateditems are sold through a system of dickering and dealing ata fraction of their retail value,” says show originator, AlBehrendt.
Thirty years ago Behrendt was cleaning up his marina,tossing things in a Dumpster, when he realized other mari-nas must have a similar situation. From this brainstorm theidea for the flea market was born, and the first was held atDania Jai Alai fronton in 1979 with some 50 exhibitors.
Boat owners, fishermen, divers and anyone with aninterest in things nautical find this market to be a bargainhunter’s dream come true. Some even come from out ofstate, such as Leonard Spicer, a marine mechanic fromSpringfield, TN, who has returned eight years in a rowlooking for parts.
Alex Tara of Ft. Pierce chose the show to introduceRunAgain Marine Salvage, his burgeoning Internet salvagebusiness. “This show? Great, actually,” stated Tara. Because ofhis success Tara plans to include more shows in his schedule.
“This is the only retail business we do,” said first-timerBill Hanson, director of technical services for Navimo USA,Sarasota, parent company of European manufacturers MaxPower, Plastino, Goiot, Nuova Rade and XM Yachting, “Allour regular business is handled through distributors.”Hanson described the show as “Interesting. There’s just noguessing what will sell and what won’t. I’ve seen goodstuff at good prices—and no one goes near it. Then I’veseen people pick up junk and it’s gold to them.”
Another first-timer, Ken MacPherson, sales manager ofinflatable importer Bahia Boat, Plantation, commented,“This is much better than other shows I’ve done this year.”Gail Prestera, RT2 Concepts, Pompano Beach, introducinga new type of removable decals, was even more enthusias-tic: “For a first show this has been fantastic.”
“This show is a great idea,” said Tom O’Connor of theStiltsville Optimist Club of Miami Springs. “Anybody whohas anything they are not using and wants to get rid of it – thisis the place. There’s everything here from junk to new stuff!”
A Key Largo salvager who has been doing the show for
Dania Marine Flea MarketCelebrates 30th atDolphin StadiumBy Janet and Manuel Verdeguer
Hundreds of sellers and thousands of buyers show up at the Dania Marine Flea Market.
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25 years thinks it has suffered over the last three years,attributing this directly to switching locations. DeborahBliss, Novel Distributors, Big Pine Key, another long-timeexhibitor, generally happy with this year’s show, agreed itwas better in Dania.
Gary Rogers who buys and sells used marine stuff ofall sorts said, nostalgically, “We all love this show and wantit to continue. I’ve had the same space for 10 years. I knowmy neighbor’s kids and have watched them grow up. But
show management has to do more than just wishing thatwith some magic the show will get better.”
“Could be the weather, could be the economy. We’ll geta decent return on our investment, but this year’s showdoes seem slow,” said an electronics distributor. Anotherexhibitor told us he prefers Dolphin Stadium but lamentsthat more buyers don’t know about it or are hesitant todrive to Miami.
While General Manager Jennifer Dudas knows manyvendors are satisfied with the new venue even she admits,“Change is hard. Our goal now is to get the word out sopeople realize that while the show is in Miami, it’s reallynot in Miami. It’s so easy to get here, get in and get out.People don’t realize just how easy it is.”
Dudas makes a good point. Dolphin Stadium is lessthan two miles south of the Broward line and actually hasits own exit off the Florida Turnpike. The stadium loomslarge in front of you as you exit leaving literally no chanceof mistaking where to go. Facilities, incidentally, are cleanand convenient for those who want to bring the whole fam-ily, and parking is definitely better.
“Every time it rained in Dania,” said Dudas, “the park-ing lot flooded. Attendance may have been off Thursday dueto the weather, but otherwise it is on par with last year’sshow. Perko is here. Dusky and Raritan are here and WestMarine always does our show. Boat Owners Warehouse andJerry’s Marine are some of the other larger ones.
“The show is usually held at the end of March. WithEaster early, the Marlins starting early and the Palm BeachBoat Show, we had no choice but early March.” Next year’sdates have not been announced. For show information, go towww.daniamarinefleamarket.com, or call (800) 275-2260.
Some of theitems availableat the DaniaFlea Market: A wheel, ship’slife preservers,heavy dutyanchors, oldwooden blocksfor yourschooner,glass, fishingnet balls, evenstarfish.
A great variety of small outboards for your dinghy are availableat the flea market.
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The retail market has been the pits for many a boatbuilderand marine equipment retailer
during the past year. The MiamiBoat Show was a welcome
break from the general economicmalaise. It was the usual
blend of the established with introduction of new boats and
products for boaters. The following are a few notes from
the Strictly Sail show at Bayside.
BoatsThe Seaward 26 and 32, two newmonohulls at the show, haveretractable center boards and rud-ders that make them ideal forFlorida’s shallow coastal waters. Therudder moves vertically in a cas-sette. Unlike swinging rudders, thisone will always give steering con-trol. Besides shallow water function-ality, these monohulls have a pleas-ing appearance.
Major monohull builders broughtnew under-40-foot models to theshow. These included the Beneteau37, the Catalina 37.5, and SunOdyssey 36i. This adoption of mod-est length suggests that a significantcomponent of the monohulls marketconsists of regional cruisers. Thenext few boat shows will revealwhether multihull builders shouldtake notice of this size trend in the
American market.The Jeanneau 45 DS had to be on the list of sailors
looking for a blue water cruiser at this show. Its unclut-tered, level deck, chic interior styling, and burgundy redgelcoat made it attractive. With a base price of $250,000,thoughts of ownership could start a normal persondreaming instead of scheming.
Multihull builders presented new boats, too. TheSeawinds 1000XL is an update of the highly successfulSeawind 1000, with the addition of a few extra feet in theform of sugar scoops. This catamaran now has a self-tack-ing jib, forward-opening windows and a few other newamenities. It is still, however, a fundamentally simple, andeasily maintained catamaran for coastal cruising.
The South African Tribe catamaran is another exampleof a smaller, simpler day sailer or coastal cruising catama-ran that was at the show.
The Royal Cape catamaran is a new blue water cruis-ing cat from South Africa. The comments from several boatshow attendees were highly positive.
Weka, a New Zealand-based builder, showed its new16-foot racing trimaran. Notably, the hull is shaped like asmall dinghy. The sailor sits in it rather than on it as is thecase with a catamaran of similar length. Everything aboutthe sailing rig is high tech. And the base price is just$10,000. For those who want performance sailing, and asmall multihull, this may be the boat for you.
Boat StuffIstec Sailing Technologies was talking up its Parasailorspinnaker. This is a combination of a spinnaker with a
Highlights of the Miami Boat Show —
Strictly Sail MiamiBy Roy Laughlin
The rudders on the Seaward 26 and 32 movevertically for better shallow water conditions.
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panel that is similar to a parasail. Thissail design has been under developmentfor a couple of years, and the advantagesare said to be usability in higher wind,stability, and better lift characteristics.
The Park Avenue boom is a succes-sor to the canvas “stack pack” accessorythat held lowered sails on the boom. Inthis case, fiberglass is molded to form acradle on either side of the boom. Unlikecanvas, which always seemed to getblown by the wind underneath the low-ering sail, this will always keep its shapeas the sail fills it.
Colligo Marine was showing itsSpectra (rope) standing rigging. The useof textile standing rigging is not new.Colligo Marine’s product line includesboth the material and the connectors andterminations for Spectra rigging avail-able as an integrated system. The thim-bles, in particular, have a larger radius ofcurvature, and are strengthened to pre-serve their shape under load so that thefibers of the Spectra are more equallyloaded under tension. The company evenoffers a kit to make an emergencyreplacement out of Spectra rigging, forthose who prefer steel.
For sailors who intend to moor theirboats out, Colligo also sells a three-pointmooring kit. If you’re in the market for aheavy-duty, ready-made mooring setup,their product is worth a look.
West Marine introduced a new “green” boat bottompaint that does not have toxins in it.
Sailing Angles is familiar for its sailing clothes, but thisyear, the company came to Strictly Sail with somethingcompletely new: a rectangular duffle bag with a bolt ropeon one edge. That bolt rope slides into a holder that can bemounted almost anywhere in a boat’s interior. The hangingbed ends the clutter of duffle bags on the sole of the salon,galley or stateroom. This implementation is an intriguingone, especially if the plastic tracks hold up over time. If thisstorage system works reliably, it is likely to be used in a lotmore places than sailboats.
In fairness to all the vendors at the show, the “stuff” aspecific viewer notices on the tables and the tents is so often
highly filtered by needs and habits. Thereis no better place than Strictly Sail to findnew gear, or get a good deal on familiar,but needed items. This is every bit asmuch a “stuff” show as it is a boat show.
ServicesBoat financing is a big part of boat own-ership. Money sources for this long-termdebt are becoming even more demand-ing now than for home mortgages. Forboat loans, expect to pay higher interestrates relative to the prime rate thanbefore. Some contemporary loans scaleinterest rates incrementally. For exam-ple, the first $100,000 might be at thelowest interest rate, with the rateincreasing a tenth of a percent on eachadditional $50,000 borrowed. A substan-tial down payment might be required,perhaps 20 percent. Although loans onused sailboats are available, don’t expectas favorable terms as in the past. Finally,many of the boat loans are adjustablerate loans after several years.
The complexity of these new loanprograms will no doubt spread theFlorida real estate flu to the boat financ-ing market. Why a loan plan that crip-pled home mortgage lenders would beso appealing for boat financiers is a mys-tery, but at least be advised, and notecarefully the index to which the loanrate will be pegged.
Fractional boat ownership offerings continue toexpand. Notably, Beneteau has entered the field, using itsfractional ownership program as a sales pitch. Its program isset up at the time of boat sale, with ownership shared amonga few owners, perhaps four. These four owners form a legalagreement similar to an LLC, and its management is turnedover to an independent Beneteau-designated firm. There is alist of other important details that an interested buyer canobtain through a Beneteau dealer. If Beneteau’s sponsoredfractional ownership plan is successful, expect other boat-builders to follow suit.
Even if only for the spectacle, Strictly Sail still bringspeople to the docks to begin a dream of sailing, or to makethat dream a reality.
One of the more interesting and revolu-tionary new sails, the Istec Parasailorspinnaker is supposed to do better inhigher winds, have greater stability andbetter lift characteristics.
Spring ended and another season’s cruising layovercame to a close. Thank goodness. Like a pair of birdswith pent-up migration issues, single-handed compan-
ion cruisers Angel and Defiant preened their feathers fortravel mode. Not retired, nor independently wealthy, I hadto balance periods of work and social responsibilities withthe intense desire to sail my Bayfield 29, Angel, over thehorizon. Bill, on Defiant, had to do this as well. We timedlayovers with Florida’s tourist season, our working liveslinked to the spending habits of winter travelers. When aweather window opened, Angel and Defiant flew through itwith eager impatience. This season’s modest cruising budg-et sent us toward a close and easily reached foreign port—Bimini. A popular gateway to the Bahamas, the Biminiislands comprise a thin string of cays, rocks and isletsbejeweling the western edge of the Great Bahama Bank. Thenorthern half of this string, North and South Bimini, isabout 45 nautical miles from Miami, Fl. The string’s south-ern component includes the turtle rocks, Gun Cay and theCat Cays. Travelers from southern Florida typically head toNorth Bimini to check in, fuel up and island-hop deeperinto the Bahamas.
Just after setting sail, I listened to a talk radio station.After Angel’s oversized 8-foot antenna could no longer cap-ture the signal, I played CDs. When I turned the player off,a soft blanket of silence draped over the sea. Then, themuted sounds of rippling water and the breeze caressingthe sails could be heard. It was beautiful. This morning’s
subconscious attempt to surround my senses with noisereflected the social life that I’d just left. Now, without auraldistraction, I was able to contemplate. Noise is an inevitableaspect of civilization, but it can be overwhelming at times.Stores and restaurants pipe in background music, the cease-less rumble of traffic reverberates through our cities, skieshum with planes, cell phones regularly startle us with insis-tent beeping and the mostly vacuous prattle of televisionpushes out our own thoughts. With such a din, there’s littleroom for quiet introspection. If we do come across amoment of silence, many of us are uncomfortable with itand will fill the perceived void with sound. Just as I’d done.I value our society and have a natural human need to par-ticipate, but taking an occasional siesta from its strong pres-ence is rejuvenating. A long sail on a mild day puts thingsinto perspective. Moments of tranquility, space and soli-tude, once we’re comfortable with them, heal the soul.
Early afternoon, Bill spotted a thin column of darksmoke threading into the sky. Shortly thereafter, we saw thelow, green profile of Bimini. Alice Town and Bailey Town,North Bimini, is the center of the island’s modest popula-tion. The single main road, Kings Highway, is lined with afew eateries, shops and bars. A diesel-powered generatingstation sits near Bailey Town. That, along with the burningof refuse, will create smoky navigational aids in clear, fairweather. There are marinas with slips, and the Bimini BayResort’s marina has its own customs/immigration service.In cooperative weather, one can anchor in South Bimini’sNixons Harbour, which has sand patches at its southeasternedges with 5-7 feet MLW. Nixon’s deeper midsection is hardrock. Sheltered anchoring is found along the edge of thechannel on Alice Town’s eastern shore, with depths fromover 10 feet to shoal. The current is strong and boats mustset two hooks, 180 degrees apart, on the soft patches of seafloor between the hard areas. Water visibility is crystal-clear.
These small islands have a large and colorful back-ground. In the 1920s, Bimini was involved in rum-runningduring America’s prohibition. Earlier, wreckers earned aliving from the cargos of ships that ran aground on the
ReachingBiminiBy Rebecca Burg
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Bimini, a popular gateway to the Bahamas. Travelers from southern Florida typically head to North Biminito check in, fuel up and island-hop deeper into the Bahamas
reefs. Noticed just 30 years ago is a half-mile long mysteryderiving from symmetrical limestone slabs in 20 feet ofwater off North Bimini. Opinions vary on what this maybe, and there are even disagreements on whether this is aman-made or natural formation. To intrigue the tourist,travel blurbs mention that it could be a road to the mythi-cal “Lost City of Atlantis.” Other dive sites of interest areold shipwrecks and the exotic colors of the reefs. Visitorscan also investigate the legendary “healing hole” or take aguided backcountry fishing trip. Perhaps one might stum-ble upon the fountain of youth, a fascinating legendsought after by the Spanish in the 1500s. Setting aside afew days for exploring Bimini and its friendly communityis a cruising highlight.
With just enough daylight remaining, Angel and Defiantanchored along the channel’s edge, north of Alice Town.Like Florida, early summer heralded the island’s slow sea-son, and only two other vessels were anchored here. Ahandful of others huddled in comfortable slips along AliceTown’s shore. “What’ll be your dinner? ANGEL hair pastawith ANGEL food cake for dessert?” Bill radioed, in good
humor and joking about my boat’s name at the moment.“We’ll make pizza!” I responded. “Lots of it. I’ll dinghy overin a few.” Sailing all day in the heat has a way of instigatinga powerful appetite. And the need for a fresh, cool shower.Stepping in Angel’s RV-sized shower stall and pulling thecurtain closed, I yelped at the stream of steamy water. I’dforgotten to cover the shower tank’s solar heating collector.Cruising doesn’t have to be like camping, and there’s noshame in indulging in civilized comforts. Along with a goodgalley, real toilet and a clean, dry living space, I appreciatedAngel’s heated, freshwater showers. After I was no longerself-consciously stinky, I dinghied over to Defiant for ourpizza date. Together, we planned our next move for aleisurely paced, island-hopping adventure.
Bill contemplating the waters on the beach in Bimini after cleaning the bottom of the dinghy on shore.
CAROLINA SAILING
It seems that you can’t log onto the Internet nor peruse aprint periodical these days without encountering the term
“green.” We’ve got green businesses, green initiatives, agreen political party, and even green beer (in March, atleast). Green is good, as the saying goes, but not all that pro-fesses to be green, is.
Of course, no one is surprised that the sport of sailing isripe with those who make eco-friendly claims about theirrespective ventures or enterprises. Only last month, a newwould-be entrant in this year’s Volvo Ocean Raceannounced itself to the world—the Carbon Challenge.Based in Switzerland, this initiative seeks to conduct a high-profile but low-impact campaign. Team members havepledged to compete aggressively, but leave a carbon foot-print that is 20 percent less than that of their rivals. Theyplan to start by using a boat that’s already built. At aboutthe same time, a French winemaker declared that it would
ship some 60,000 bottles of wine from Languedoc toIreland on board a 19th-century barque, saving theworld from 18,375 pounds of carbon that wouldhave otherwise been floating around in the atmos-phere if that same cargo had traveled by air.
These are laudable gestures, to be sure. And envi-ronmentally sensitive undertakings like these seemperfectly suited as representatives of our sport. Afterall, sailing is a green pastime, right? I mean,GreenLiving.com recently proclaimed: “Sailingenthusiasts can partake in one of the oldest means ofemission-free travel.”
Harnessing the Wind as GreenTo a great extent, that statement is correct. Sailing isone of the oldest means of travel, and it does seem tobe the ultimate green pastime. In its purest form, thissport is all about environmentally compatible behav-ior. We harness the wind to go about on the water (orice, or land, in some instances), and some of us evenuse it for on-board power generation. Of course, youhave to disregard the fact that the majority of our
boats, sails, and sailing-specific apparel are born of petro-chemicals—and the reality that most recreational boats burngas or diesel for some portion of their propulsion—butthose things aside (our chemically laden maintenance prac-tices as well), we do have a fairly low-impact pastime.
But if sailing is even a semi-green pursuit, we don’tseem too interested in beating the drum about that.Consider this: US SAILING, the self-professed governingbody for the sport of sailing in the United States, hands outmore than 30 awards for distinguished service and accom-plishment each year, but not one explicitly honors environ-mental effort or achievement.
But don’t fault that group. After all, US SAILING is aracing-oriented organization, and its leaders are busy get-ting the U.S. sailing team ready for the all-importantOlympic Games this summer. So, instead, maybe the blameshould be shared by Sail America, the national advocacyorganization for sailing businesses that has pledged to“grow the sailing market” since its inception almost 20years ago. This trade association makes its appeal to thenon-sailing public by way of a series of regional boat showsand a free DVD that touts the beauty and adventure of sail-ing. Though this 17-plus-minute video promotes the “sail-ing lifestyle,” there’s no strong emphasis on sailing as aclean, green pursuit.
And what about BoatU.S., the boat owners’ associationof the United States, which, according to president andfounder Richard Schwartz, is all about being “the nation’smost powerful advocate for advancing the interests ofboaters.” Judging by the information offered on theBoatU.S. Web site and through the organization’s monthlypublication (BoatUS Magazine), green concerns are second-ary, maybe even tertiary, among those interests.
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Recycling beer cans and bottles at regattas would be an easy stepboaters could take to help the environment.
The Green Flash: Is Sailing a “Green” Sport?By Dan Dickison
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Recycling Beverage ContainersMaybe there’s a reason for the lack of emphasis on sailing asan environmentally friendly pastime. Maybe our sport isn’tas green as we like to think. I race pretty actively in my ownhome waters, and I can’t think of a regatta in the past fiveyears where the organizers have even bothered to facilitatethe recycling of beverage containers. Nearly every majorsailing event in Charleston Harbor has some kind of bever-age sponsor, but I’ve yet to attend a regatta with a sensibleplan for dealing with the hundreds if not thousands of con-tainers used to serve those beverages.
The lack of interest in recycling among event organizersin the sport may seem tangential, but it’s really sympto-matic. Consider this: It was seven years ago that theEnvironmental Protection Agency helped establish theGreen Marina initiative, a chance for marina owners to dis-tinguish their businesses by “going beyond environmentalcompliance to protect and preserve local waterways.” Ofthe six active marinas that exist in our harbor, not one ofthem bothers to advertise that distinction, if indeed it hasbeen earned. I suspect this situation isn’t much differentacross the Southeast and the country.
Few would deny that our enjoyment of sailing is inextri-cably linked to the quality of our environment. Where I sailmost often, in the South Carolina Low Country, mankind’smachinations—like commercial traffic and residential devel-opment—are beginning to threaten the sensitive network ofcreeks and rivers that beget our harbors. So, why the discon-nect? Why don’t sailors—or at least the organizations thatgroup them and represent them—take environmental stew-ardship more seriously? I don’t have the answer. I’m justpicking the low-hanging fruit by pointing out that many of usconsider ourselves to be green simply because we sail.Unfortunately, that’s not enough. Sailors—individuals real-ly—are going to have to reach higher to put an emphasis onthis subject. If you want the event you’re attending to recyclebeverage containers, volunteer to make that happen. If yourmarina hasn’t qualified for clean status under the EPA’s pro-gram, ask the management why not. Clearly, if individualsdon’t make these things happen, we’ll be stuck with the sta-tus quo because our organizational representatives haven’teven begun to give lip service to the topic.
A sunken, abandoned boat off Charleston’s City Marina. An example of neglect leading to
environmental damage in our sport.
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RACING
Every sailor knows about the“weather liars.” Just watch the
six o’clock news as the “meteorolo-gist” certified by other meteorolo-gists explains the current weatherwhile something entirely different ishappening in the studio parking lot.In this part of the country, they arewrong about 60 percent of the time.
The Sperry National OffshoreOne-Design Regatta at Saint Petersburg—St. Pete NOODfor the knowing, and “what do you mean, nude racing?” forthe unknowing—has a history of erratic, unpredicted,stormy…and boring breeze. While the weather guessershad it close, no one could predict the subtle differences outon Tampa Bay this year.
While the northeastern course struggled, the middle andsouthern courses seemed to benefit from their proximity toland. It was no easy call for sailors or the race committees.
Day One, FridayA light and variable breeze was predicted. Up north, theJ/105 and J/24, Melges 24 and 32 had the most boats ontheir circle and the least wind. Race one turned out to beshortened, and it was the only race for the fleet on Friday.
In the 49-boat Melges 24 class, Paul Hulsey’s Michigan-based Hoodlum drifted to the finish line first with first aspinnaker, then a jib, then spinnaker over the last 100 yardswhile the breeze filled from behind. It wasn’t pretty. GeorgeHaynie’s Firewater from Davis Island YC in Tampa was thetop local finisher in fourth place. The rock stars, includingTerry Hutchinson and Brian Porter, didn’t make the top ten.
With a strong turnout in the J/24 class (many of theboats had just finished the Midwinters in Tampa), local boatPigs in Hiding with skipper Warren Sweet finished second toChip Till’s North Carolina Tunnel of Love. Despite startingfive minutes after the faster Melges 24, several of the topJ/24s mingled with the Melges at the finish line in the mis-erably spotty wind.
Adam Rosen and Jeff Marks brought the Clearwater-based Wasabi to the front of the 12-boat J/105 fleet with vis-iting Bella Rosa and Achiever V rounding out the top three.Taking a customary place…a winning place…was NewWave with Mike Carroll’s Tampa Bay team, driven by MartyKullman, leading the six-boat Melges 32 fleet.
On the lower (more southern) courses, each of the 11classes managed two races in tolerable but light winds. Top
local finisher in Hobie 33s wasMatthew Petrat’s Hot Stuff with a 3-1 score. Joe Bonness of Naples post-ed a 1-2 in the Soverel 33 classaboard his Maria with MichaelBogatin’s Kaching of Tampa inthird. Olympian Paul Callahan ledthe Sonars with a 2-1 score sailingwith his Paralympics team in anable-bodied fleet. Mateo Vargas of
Treasure Island was third. Canadian sailmaker Brad Bostoncontinued his winning ways in St. Pete (and most otherplaces) with two bullets in the Ultimate 20 class. His father,Spike Boston, continued his winning NOOD ways with theday one lead in the S2 7.9 class. Christopher Woodle andSchock Therapy of St. Petersburg nailed both races to lead theseven-boat Wavelength 24 class with Jim Kalahar’s Limerickwith double twos.
The fastest boats on the bay—at least in theory—werethe Corsair trimarans. Light air is not their favorite mode,but Ed and Lois Dixon of Marco Island opened with twowins in the C-24 class aboard TriPower and a lead over PatNugent’s Vorpal Blade from Palm Harbor. Sailmaker DougFisher led the way in the Corsair 28R class with a one-pointedge over Robert Onsgard and Robert Remmers fromMiami. Also racing were fleets of Viper 640s, Flying TigersOlson 30s, and J/80s.
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club filled its traditional roleof feeding and beveraging a few hundred sunburnedsailors. Sperry Top-sider and the St. Petersburg Ships Storeoffered bargain prices on quality gear just a few feet fromthe dining tables Friday night, while Mount Gay Rum andNewcastle Ale did what they do best. Other sponsors of theevent included Gill, North Sails, Sunsail, and Clearpoint.
Day Two, SaturdayThe breeze was a little better, but not much better. At least itwas warm and sunny. The north course suffered a bit more,getting in three races for the Melges 32 and two races for thethree other classes. The southern circles each provided threeraces for their fleets, but nothing to get excited about.
Hot Stuff held on for a three-way tie for first in theHobie 33s. Maria kept her lead in the Soverel 33s. SpikeBoston started to run away with the S2 7.9 class, as did BradBoston in the Ultimate 20s and Paul Callahan in the Sonars.
Eleven seemed to be the lucky number from day one asTerry Hutchinson of Annapolis, MD, followed the double-
What happens when too manyMelges 24s occupy the samespace at the same time.
It’s Part of the NOOD Tradition…2008 Sperry NOOD Regatta, St. Petersburg, Feb. 15-17Cover: Hard hiking at the weather mark (Melges 24).
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Skipper Robby Brown and crew wonthe tough J/24 class by 18 points afterfive races and also captured a spot atthe coveted Sperry Top-Sider NOODCaribbean Rendezvous in the BritishVirgin Islands next November. Robbieand crew Chuck Allen (Friday/Saturday), Bill Icely (Sunday), JeffOlsen, Jim Traun, and co-owner SandyScheda will be sharing a free vacationin the BVIs to go racing.
Other class winners included TerryHutchinson (Melges 24), Mike Carroll/Marty Kullman (Melges 32), DamianEmery/Shoreham, NY (J/105), CharlieReynolds/Southport, CT (FlyingTiger), Spike Boston (S2 7.9), JoeBonness (Soverel 33), Jim Kalahar(Wavelength 24), Paul Callahan
(Sonar), Justin Scott/ Greenwich, CT(Viper 640), Christian Schaumloffel/ Virginia Beach (Hobie33), Gary Gochal/North Brunswick, NJ (Olson 30), JimChambers/Lawrenceville, GA (Corsair 24), DougFisher/Sarasota (Corsair 28R), Brian Robertson/ Arnold, MD(J/80), and Brad Boston (Ultimate 20).
Lake Lanier sailor Jim Chambers, reflecting on thedrought conditions on the lake (and the abundance of waterin Tampa Bay), said, “I just loved it at this NOOD…reallyloved it. And there’s water!”
one score with a 1-2 record Saturdayand a modest lead in the Melges 24s.Brian Porter had also worked pastFriday’s slow start to trail Hutchinsonby four points after three races. AlexShafer of Eustis was the top Floridasailor with Sweaty Betty in fifth place.Robby Brown and Chuck Allen’sTampa-based Preparation J added justtwo points to the 11 on Friday to takecommand of the 26-boat J/24 class.
John Taylor’s Ninkasi passed NewWave on the way to the lead in theMelges 32 class at the end of day two.With Doug Fisher at the helm, Bad Boysmoved farther ahead in the Corsair 28Rclass while Brad Boston virtuallylocked up the Ultimate 20s with twomore bullets on Saturday. JimLakahar’s Limerick from Palm Harboredged in front of Schock Therapy going into the final day inthe Wavelength 24 class.
Day Three, Sunday—All good things must come to an end…The RC amended the sailing instructions to allow for morethan two races on Sunday, if possible. The wind did little tocooperate. But when the breeze did fill in (after the boatswere back at the dock), one team had the most to celebrate.
Melges 24s reaching in the NOODs in St. Peteon Feb. 15-17.
SOUTHERN RACING
■ UPCOMING INSTRUCTION & CLINICS:
Rick White Seminars, FoundersPark, Islamorada, Florida Keys, AprilMonohulls: Open to all small, single-handed and double-handed monohulls up to 15 feet in length, including but notlimited to Lasers, Sunfish, Force 5s, Bytes, Laser 2s, and JY-15s. April 13-18.Catamarans: Open to all single-handed and double-handedbeach catamarans up to 20 feet in length. Novice toadvanced racers. April 20-25.
For the five-day seminars, cost is $495/person. Advancedeposit is $100, and balance is paid at the beginning of theseminar. Please note: This does not include boats.You musteither bring your own boat or charter one. www.sailingsemi-nars.com, [email protected], or (305) 451-3287.
St. Petersburg Yacht Club to HoldUS SAILING Umpire SeminarApril 9SPYC will also host a US SAILING umpire seminar on April9. Presented by Steve Wrigley, an international umpire,international judge and a member of the US SAILING
umpire committee, the seminar is designed to train prospec-tive umpires in the skills they will need to become anumpire, and to provide continuing education for certifiedUS SAILING umpires. The one-day program will utilizevideo and computer models to develop proper umpire com-munications and the anticipation skills necessary to besuccessful as an umpire. For more information, contactWrigley at [email protected]. For more information aboutumpiring, visit the US SAILING Umpire Web site atwww.ussailing.org/umpires.
Match Racing Sailboat Clinic and Regatta, Cocoa, FL, May 9-11Indian River Yacht Club and Brevard County Parks andRecreation will present the North U Match Racing Clinicand Regatta on the weekend of May 9 – 11, in Cocoa Village.
The concept of match racing is quite simple: Two equalsailboats, racing one on one. Though straightforward inconcept, special tactics make match racing captivating forsailors and spectators. Clinic participants will learn andexperience dial ups, spiraling, lead push, the hook, the leftshift and many other match racing tactics.
Cocoa Village, on the Indian River, was selected for itsprotected waters, consistent winds, and proximity of the racecourse to a comfortable viewing area. Furthermore, Cocoa isonly 35 miles from Orlando International Airport, a conven-ient and inexpensive airport for out-of-town guests.
This event is open to racing sailors signing up individ-ually or as a team of three. The cost for the three-day event,including meals, classroom materials, boat rental, profes-sional instruction, and race management, is $300/person.
The Indian River Yacht Club, the host for this event,selected the Catalina 22 sailboat for this event because theCatalina 22 is easy to sail, stable, maneuverable, sails with acrew of three and is a very popular boat for racing.
The curriculum and training material for this eventhave emerged from the joint efforts of North U and theWomen’s International Match Racing Association(www.wimra.org). Contact Jerry Butz of IRYC for moredetails at (321) 638-0090, or [email protected].
■ UPCOMING MAJOR REGATTAS
Rolex Women’s MatchSt. Petersburg, FL, April 10-13 St. Petersburg Yacht Club has announced a change in formatto its popular Rolex Women’s Match, an InternationalSailing Federation (ISAF) grade three match-racing regatta,scheduled for April 10-13. Created in 2002 to introducewomen sailors to one-on-one match racing with skills clin-ics and practical on-the-water experience, the event willnow consist solely of round-robin match racing.
Raced on Tampa Bay in Sonar class keelboats, up to 90matches will be held with the winning skipper and runner-up gaining an automatic invitation to SPYC’s Rolex OspreyCup, an ISAF grade 1 match-racing regatta, scheduled forOctober 22-25.
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For more information about Rolex Women’s Match,please visit the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Web site,www.spyc.org, and the Rolex Women’s Match Web site,www.rolexwomensmatch.org.
Terra Ceia Regatta, Manatee SailingAssociation, Palmetto, FL, April 12The Manatee Sailing Association will hold its 12th AnnualTerra Ceia Regatta on April 12 on Terra Ceia Bay inPalmetto, FL. The regatta and after-race party has been apopular event for many years. Terra Ceia Bay is one of themost beautiful bays in Florida and has good depth for a sail-boat race. This is a PHRF regatta and the race starts at 1 p.m.,with the party following at Seabreeze Park, on HorseshoeLoop in Terra Ceia at 4:30 p.m. For more information, go towww.manateesailingassociation.org, or call (941) 798-9151,or (941) 729-4511.
13th Charleston Race Week,Charleston, SC, April 17-20Charleston Race Week is an annual premiere One-Design,PHRF, and IRC regatta for racing sailboats 22-70 feet inlength. The 13th edition of this rapidly growing event willbe held April 17-20. Race headquarters will be located at theCharleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mt. Pleasant, SouthCarolina. This resort location offers one central site for dock-ing, car parking, hotel accommodations and the RaceVillage where evening festivities will occur beachside. Fleetaction will include both harbor and offshore courses Fridaythrough Sunday. Participants must arrive on Thursday,April 17 to sign-in and receive skipper packets before thefestivities begin.
The regatta is an event of the South Carolina MaritimeFoundation and the Charleston Ocean Racing Association(CORA). Profits from this event support the classic tall shipfor education, the Spirit of South Carolina.
For more information, go to http://charlestonrace-week.com.
Fort Lauderdale to Charleston RaceReborn and Scheduled for April 23Scheduled to begin April 23 at 1400 hours, this event marksthe rebirth of a race that originated in 1968 and ran for 10years. The race will start just outside Port Everglades in FortLauderdale and finish just outside of Charleston Harbor.
The Race is also an official leg of the 2008 US-IRC GulfStream Series where IRC boats earn points for placement inan overall chase to be the series champion.
A classic duel of ocean racing tactics and sailingendurance, this 408-nautical mile race is sailed straight upthe Gulf Stream. Competitors will enjoy a constant two- tofour-knot push as navigators work to keep boats in the axisof the stream and avoid counter currents.
The race is sponsored by the LYC of Fort Lauderdale,the STC, headquartered in Larchmont, NY, and the CarolinaYacht Club (CYC) of Charleston. The race will be organizedand managed by SORC Management.
Additional information, including the preliminarynotice of race, on-line entry and accommodations can befound at www.fortlauderdalecharlestonrace.org.
Regata del Sol al Sol is Here —St. Petersburg, April 25The Year of History, the 40th year of the Regata del Sol alSol, will be setting sail on April 25 with a RECORD numberof 63 boats! Sailors and friends are invited to join the skip-pers and crewmembers at the final party on Thursdayevening, April 23, 7:30 p.m., at Frescos on the waterfront indowntown St. Petersburg for a party with Captain Morganand the Morganettes! All entrants will have free drinks(while they last) and tapas, as well as drink specials andgive-aways. There will be the infamous Captain Pose Offcontest, so come swap stories and take part in the last partybefore the Year of History becomes history!
The next day, April 24, is registration and seminar dayat the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Officers from theDepartment of Homeland Security will help facilitateboaters’ registrations so the return to the states will be aseasy as possible. Weather and current seminars will beheld by Dr. Mark Luther (USF) and Larry Wissing (SPYC),as well as safety at sea seminars presented by our veryown Capt. Joseph Herlocker, who aided a disabled boatafter encountering severe weather. There will also be a“live” demonstration of life raft deployment and use bySolution One of Tampa.
We are still gathering items to take to the two islandhospitals. Any items you wish to donate, contact MikeBoom ([email protected]) or Larry Wissing([email protected]) to arrange storage and transportation. Itemscan be school supplies, medical items and supplies, cloth-ing, etc. The scoreboard has been obtained and will be pre-sented to the island in a special ceremony before the annualbasketball game. School supplies will be delivered to thethree schools prior to the favorite Amigos Regata, whichtakes place on Friday, May 2. This year we expect to hostevery child on the island as the schools have agreed to letout early so everyone can participate in this event. We willbe hosting the children with hot dogs and juice, as well as“gifts” from the boats during this event.
For more information, go to www.regatadelsolalsol.orgor www.mexicorace.com.
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Dauphin Island Race Celebrates50 years, Fairhope, AL, April 25-27The Dauphin Island Race will celebrate its 50th anniversary in2008. Few events endure for 50 years, but the Dauphin IslandRace has through the continuous support of the four MobileBay yacht clubs that alternate as host. The race has grown tobe the largest single-day point-to-point sail race in the UnitedSates. The race was recognized as one of the premier “funraces” in America in the June 2007 edition of SAIL magazine.
The 50th running of the race will be a very special event.It will not only celebrate the golden anniversary but thereturn of the Gulf Coast sailing fleet that was devastated byHurricane Katrina. Over 300 boats are expected with over athousand crewmembers participating. Boats from 16 to 65feet are expected. Sailors and boats from at least eight statesare anticipated.
The activities begin with a warm-up race held SundayApril 20. A skippers’ meeting and party will be on Fridayevening, April 25, at the Fairhope Yacht Club. The race startsat 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and finishes at DauphinIsland. Saturday evening features a party on the island high-lighted by the race awards ceremony. On Sunday, April 27,there is a return race to Fairhope Yacht Club with a pool partyand award ceremony at its conclusion.
For more information on the race, go the race Web siteat www.dirace.com.
Annual Steve BrownellCommodore’s Cup Regatta, Tampa Sailing Squadron, May 2-4Tampa Sailing Squadron will once again host the annualSteve Brownell Commodore’s Cup Regatta May 2-4. Friday,May 2, will open the weekend with a cookout in the eveningaccompanied by some cold “grog” and registration.
Saturday will include PHRF racing for Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, Racer Cruiser, True Cruising and Motherlodefleets. One-Design fleets are encouraged to attend. Details,notice of race and entry forms will be available shortly onthe Web site. Saturday evening will include the TSS tradi-tional pig roast (and more “grog”) followed by race results,presentation of trophies and raffle. Sunday includes thewomen’s regatta.
All proceeds from this event benefit Tampa SailingSquadron’s youth sailing program, dedicated to teachingkids 7-17 the fine art of moving about on the water usingthe wind. (aka: sailing). Last year, over 110 kids wentthrough the program.
For registration and more information, go to www.tam-pasailing.org/racing.htm.
Open Invitational River DistrictRegatta, Fort Myers Sailing Club,May 3This one-day regatta is a fundraiser for the youth sailingcenter, Edison Sailing Center. The center offers intermediateand advanced level courses, with an emphasis on racing. The
senior students are eligible to participate in the Level 1 USSAinstructor training to continue their education. The ESC is acommunity-based, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization.
The North Star Yacht Club in the Marinatown area, thehost and principal sponsor, will be race headquarters andthe location for the awards ceremony. Free dockage Fridayand Saturday is available. Call (239) 995-8200.
All interested sailors are invited to participate. Boatowners who are not affiliated with any particular sailingclub are welcome to register and race.
The racecourse will be on the Caloosahatchee Riverbetween the Caloosahatchee Bridge and the MidpointBridge. Please note that boats which draw more than fivefeet will have difficulty navigating the racecourse. PHRFfleets in both Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker divisions.Three races are planned, weather permitting. One race willconstitute a regatta. Registration before April 26 is $40,thereafter $60.
During the awards ceremony a silent auction and raffleswill be held to benefit the Edison Sailing Center. Direct tax-deductible donations are also welcome.
For more information and entry forms, contact regattaco-chair Joanne Russ at (863) 244-1928, or Tim Flower at(239) 671-9918
New Format for the 23rdKey West Rendezvous, May 12-19Responding to a survey of skippers from the last two years,the 23rd Key West Regatta will have a new look with sever-al major changes this year, according to Fairlie Brinkley,perennial event organizer. This year, fleets starting fromClearwater, Sarasota, Boca Grande, and Naples will all starton Wednesday, May 14 and the start of the Key West toNaples Race will be on Sunday morning versus the Mondaymorning start in past years.
Other changes will be that both entry and apparel saleswill be done electronically using the regatta processing soft-ware developed by PRO David Billing, CEO of Unger andBilling Ass. in Clearwater, FL. Participants should especiallynote that clothing purchases, including T-shirts, will be avail-able only at the time of entry and no merchandise will be soldat registration or in Key West. The social fee (wrist bands) willbe eliminated on a trial basis in 2008 and the one formal partywill be the awards celebration on Saturday evening at theGalleon Marina and Resort. A list of restaurants and suggest-ed visiting times will be available so that sailors can ren-dezvous with each other while enjoying the multitude of highquality establishments in Key West. The Clearwater YachtClub is the organizing authority, with the following clubs act-ing as co-hosts: Gulf Coast Sailing Club, Naples Yacht Club,Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, Platinum Point Yacht Club,Punta Gorda Sailing Club and Sarasota Yacht Club.
The Key West Rendezvous is the only event recog-nized by all four of the WFPHRF Boat of the Year competi-tions; Sun Coast, Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay andSouthwest Florida.
The NOR, clothing order and entry information areavailable at www.clwyc.org/KeyWest08. For additionalinformation contact Fairlie Brinkley at [email protected] or (727) 512-3264.
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Regatta al Sol XXVPensacola to Mexico, May 14-15By Kim Kaminski
This year, the 25th Regatta al Sol to Isla Mujeres, Mexico,from Pensacola Bay, FL, on May 14-15, will be celebrating itssilver anniversary. Sponsors are the Pensacola Yacht Club,Southern Yacht Club and Club de Yates Isla de Mujeres forthe 555-nautical mile race.
The race will have three divisions and two starts. Theclass divisions are: Racing division, Cruiser-Spinnaker divi-sion and the Cruiser Non-Spinnaker division. The twoCruiser divisions will start on May 14 and the Racing divi-sion will start on May 15.
The boats will be scored on PHRF handicap ratingswith an opportunity option for the Racing division to bescored using the IRC rating rule (which allows cruisers torace against cruiser/racers and against racers with all boatshaving a chance for success in the race as it is a time-on-timerating: corrected time = elapsed time x rating).
Minimum boat length is 30 feet, and every boat will besupplied with a transponder that will track the boat’sprogress by satellite. A dedicated Web site for the Regatta alSol XXV will allow those on shore to follow the racers alongtheir journey. The Web site is www.iboattrack.com
Trophies will be given out in all divisions for first, sec-ond and third place for corrected time overall and correctedtime in each class. Fleet perpetual trophies will be: “TheTurtle” — Last in Fleet to Finish; and “The Boot” — a spe-cial award for significant sailing. Others are “special recog-nition trophies.” All will be presented during the Thursdayevening Island Soiree and awards banquet held on IslaMujeres. The banquet will be the finale following the week-long race celebration, which includes a welcome party,beach party, a reception at the island’s town hall whereregatta participants are declared distinguished guests, awelcome fiesta – organized by the city where the children ofthe island dance for the participants, a Mardi Gras walkingparade provided by the regatta krewes for the local resi-dents and the infamous island basketball game between thelocals and the regatta participants.
For more information, including registration, NOR andhousing accommodations, go towww.pensacolayachtclub.org.
Mexican Hosts Kick off Regata al Sol in Pensacola, March 7By Julie B. Connerley
Mexico Night at Pensacola Yacht Club always offers thatsouth-of-the-border atmosphere sailors eagerly anticipateas they gear up for the biannual Regatta al Sol.
Guests at the March 7 dinner were honored by thearrival of Sr. Enrique Lima, commodore of Club de Yatesde Isla Mujeres, and his wife Rosario. The Lima family isthe reason why we have the “oldest sporting competitionbetween North America and Mexico,” as Enrique proud-ly recalled.
In recognition of PYC’s centennial year, Sr. Lima pre-
sented Commodore Stephen Solice a replica of the “logoused to promote the first regatta.” The artwork was appliedto wood to be displayed on a wall or inside a trophy case.
The Limas also gave a duplicate commemorative logoto Southern Yacht Club during their Regata al Sol kick-offfestivities the following night.
Only 14 boats participated in the 2006 regatta. Regattaco-chair, Guy Brierre is hoping for at least 20 this year.
“Since the hurricane, some people still haven’treplaced their boats and others are buying trailerableboats,” Brierre said.
44th Annual Navy Cup, Navy YachtClub, Pensacola, FL, May 17By Kim Kaminski
The Navy Yacht Club will be celebrating its 44th year ofhosting this regatta for the prestigious Navy Cup Trophy.
Races will be held both in Bayou Grande and inPensacola Bay with race activities being held at the NavyYacht Club facility located at the Bayou Grande Marina onthe Pensacola Naval Air Station. A One-Design class usingLasers will be sailing in the bayou on Saturday only, withthe PHRF sailboats with their various class divisions, suchas Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and Cruising fleets, compet-ing on Pensacola Bay both Saturday and Sunday. Variousyacht club teams will race against other club teams for mostpoints. All yacht clubs in the Gulf Coast are invited.
The top three scoring boats in each class will be present-ed awards. For more information, contact Dick Piatt, fleetcaptain, Navy Yacht Club at (850) 479-7892, [email protected].
Biennial GulfstreamerDaytona Beach, FL, to Charleston, SCMay 23-26This long-standing race begins with a traditional rum partyThursday preceding the race and skippers breakfast Fridayat Halifax River YC in Daytona Beach and culminatesTuesday with a Low Country boil and awards at theCharleston YC. Events include a race within a race as theboats sprint from Ponce Inlet to the Main Street pier inDaytona Beach before heading for the Gulf Stream and theovernight passage to Charleston. For complete informationand entry forms, go to www.hryc.com or call (386) 255-7459.
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Mobile Yacht Club2008 Winter Series, Feb. 2-9By David Jefcoat
Mobile Yacht Club’s Winter Series races were run by VinceArbour on Feb. 2 and Feb. 9. There were 16 different boatsparticipating in this regatta, and the conditions on both
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days were very light-winded with beautiful clear skies.Four races were held for the event, and the race committeedid a fine job of running the races considering the type ofconditions.
The awards were presented by Commodore SteveLange at Mobile Yacht Club on Saturday night, and theclub provided a wonderful performance by Lisa Millsbefore the trophies were given out.
The PHRF-A class was won by Zane Yoder on his boatRed Cherry with four first places. In the PHRF-B class KennyKleinschrodt won the series onboard his J/22 JamaicanBobsled. The PHRF-C Non-Spinnaker class was won by FredChadsey on his boat Kaotic with four first places, also. Inthe PHRF-D class, Eric Esbensen ended up winningonboard Pegasus. The Portsmouth Cruising class was wonby Bill Adkinson on his boat Bullship.
2008 Laser Masters Midwinter’sEast, Melbourne Yacht ClubFeb. 15-17By John Fox
Sixty-Six sailors sailed in the 2008 Laser Masters
Midwinters East February 15-17. Friday brought sunnyskies, warm temperatures and a northeast breeze of 5 to 7knots. Peter Branning of Miami was the man of the day witha third in the first race and first in the second, a very impres-sive showing after an eight-year break from the class. JohnMacCausland of Cooper River, NJ, was hot on his tail witha 2-4 for second place.
Saturday brought more sunny skies. After a 40-minutepostponement, the wind filled from the east, and the racecommittee ran four more races. An OCS in the first race ofthe day dropped Peter to sixth overall, and Alden Shattockof Stuart, FL, took over the lead after six completed races.John MacCausland held onto second only 2 points behind,and James Jacob from Alexandria, VA, moved into third.
On Sunday, the Melbourne sea breeze came in withwinds at 15 knots for the first race of the day and buildingto 22 knots by the end of race three. Mike Matan of NewYork reveled in the heavier winds to take the day with fin-ishes of 2-1-5. In the end, though, John MacCauslandproved to be the most consistent sailor to take the overalltrophy. John also posted the best combined score from thefour regattas in the Master’s series to earn the title of “Kingof the Laser Masters.”Results (by age division):Apprentice Master (35-44): 1) Ryan Eric Mynth, 2) Mike Matan, 3)Brian Raney; Master (45-54): 1) John MacCausland, 2) James Jacob,3)Mark Bear; Grand Master (55-64): 1) Alden Shattuck, 2) PeterBranning, 3) David Frazier; Great Grand Master (65+): 1) Joe vanRossem, 2) Dick Tillman, 3) David Olson; Best Woman: Sally Sharp.
George Washington’s BirthdayRegatta, Lake Eustis, FL, Feb. 16-17By Dave Ellis
The annual George Washington’s Birthday Regatta attract-ed sailors from throughout the Eastern United States forracing at the Lake Eustis Sailing Club, Feb. 16-17.
Event organizer Ray Laguna had his hands full with127 boats staging from the club grounds and launching eachday, but the lake easily accommodated the three racecours-es needed for so many boats in eight types of sailboats.
Local sailors did well, with Alejandro Illera winning theLaser fleet and Ben Getchell winning the 26-boat OptimistDinghy fleet for kids.
Local businessman Dean Grimes just learned to sail twoyears ago. He was one of the many stalwart volunteers
The Laser Masters Midwinter’s East sailors. Photo by Nancy Fox.
Steve Lange at Mobile Yacht Club’s Trophy Presentation givingDavid Jefcoat the Delchamps Trophy that was won by FredChadsey and his crew for winning the most competitive class.Courtesy photo.
Sailing in the Conquistador Cup in Charlotte Harbor. Photo by Sue Cleverly.
doing whatever was needed on shore. On the water he sur-prised himself with a mid-fleet finish in Lasers. “I’m stilllearning,” he said.
The largest fleet, with 36 boats, was the MC Scow. Theyare a popular craft at the club and hold their MidwinterChampionship there each year. The winner was JamieKimball from Wisconsin, followed by Rob Terry fromMichigan and Stott Tillema from Missouri.
The Flying Scot class drew 28 boats from throughout theSouth. The winner was the USA Rolex Sailor of the Year JeffLinton with wife Amy crewing.
The fastest fleet on the bay when thewind picked up Sunday was the FlyingDutchman. The winner was Paul Hempkerof Ohio with Dave Ellis from St. Petersburgas crew.
Saturday was more of a fishing day,with the wind nearly calm. Two races werecompleted, putting a premium on findingwhat wind there was.
Sunday was blustery with several boatscapsizing temporarily and some torn sails.Most sailors reveled in the conditions.
Nacra 2008 Performance Midwinter ChampionshipPensacola Beach, FL,March 7-9By Kim Kaminski
On March 7-9, the Key Team of Key Sailing on PensacolaBeach, FL, sponsored the 2008 Nacra Performance MidwinterChampionship. This regatta was open NACRA 20, Formula18, Formula 16, NACRA 17s, NACRA/Prindle Open andUS SAILING Open class boats. Twenty-five boats raced.
The first day, March 7, was set aside as a practice racingday, followed by two race days. Seven races were plannedusing the prescribed course layout by the US SAILINGMultihull Council. However, due to weather, only five raceswere held. Five boats were required in order to have indi-vidual One-Design class awards.
Principal Race Officer Bert Rice had his hands full.Gale-force winds dominated the racecourse on the first daywith air temperatures between 43 to 53 degrees. A limitednumber of races were held, which did not allow for athrow-out race.
In the NACRA 20 Class, the team of Alex Shafer andJohn Tomko earned four first-place finishes and one sixth-place finish, ending with a 10-point total to win their classand the Overall Trophy. Second-place went to JohnMacDonald and Andy Humphries, who earned 18 points.
Chad Schwall earned the first-place position in theOpen Class division by competing in all five races, earningtwo second-place finishes, two third-place finishes and onefourth-place win for a total of 14 points, earning him secondplace overall. The team of Mike Krantz and David Lenardhad an impressive run with four first-place finishes but didnot make the start of the very first race. Since this team wasunable to throw out its worst race, its final total of 19 pointshad earned the team second place in the Open class and a
fourth place overall.For complete results, go to www.keysailing.com or
www.gulfsailing.com.
Conquistador Cup—Truncated but Done WellCharlotte Harbor, March 8-9By Morgan Stinemetz
If there is an Entity in Charge of Everything, that entity suf-fers from a bipolar disorder as evidenced by the sailing con-ditions for the 15th Conquistador Cup on the waters ofCharlotte Harbor the weekend of March 8-9. The regatta ishosted by the Punta Gorda Sailing Club.
The winds for the scheduled racing for Saturday couldbe summed up with two words: too much. Charlotte Harborwas roiled Saturday morning with 25-30 knots of wind, thekind you have to lean against to walk into.
Race committee officials, who are responsible for boatersafety before anything else, decided to call off competitionon Saturday and send would-be racers back to some placewhere the sailors could pursue other activities in comfortand not hurt themselves or their boats.
As the sailors representing 68 boats, the biggest fleet inConquistador Cup history, filed out of Harpoon Harry’srestaurant at Fisherman’s Village after the skippers meeting,there was, however, more relief than disappointment evi-dent, though one sailor grumbled, “We could have done it.”
Race chair Bob Knowles decided that the two fleet racesthat were scrubbed on Saturday would be replaced with onefleet race Sunday morning and then a pursuit (reversehandicap) race Sunday afternoon.
Whereas Saturday was just plain ugly on the waters ofCharlotte Harbor—gusts to 30 knots and winds strongenough to cause race officials to call off all sailing—Sundaywas sweetness personified. The winds had lightened towhere the sailing was decent—less than 10 knots out of the
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northeast, the waves almost non-existent and the competi-tion keen in all the classes.
Sunday’s slate was divided in half, fleet handicap racingin the morning where each class of the seven classes presentand accounted for got a start. In the afternoon, after a breakfor lunch, the fleet did a pursuit race, wherein the boats werestarted individually according to handicap.
With 68 boats competing in this regatta, a record for anevent that has been operating for 15 years, Charlotte Harborwas full of sailboats for most of Sunday. The classes broke outinto one spinnaker class, three non-spinnaker classes, twocruising classes and a large multihull class of nine boats.
In a fleet that large, there were some errors in judgment,some errors in tactics. One boat managed to not sail theproper course in Sunday’s first race, have a crew member—who stayed aboard—get hit in the head by the boom duringan accidental jibe and poke a hole through a brand newcompetition jib.
The race committee work, under the pressure of havingto go to Plan B and make it work, was faultless.
Results (predicated on how a given boat did in both races on Sunday):Black fleet (spinnaker) (5): 1. Big Sky, Melges 24, Jim Gunderson,Naples; 2. Midnight Rider, Tartan 4100, Forrest Banks, Fort Myers; 3.Macushla, Beneteau 10 FC, Joel Andrews, Fort Myers. Yellow fleet(non-spinnaker) (17): 1. Rooster Tail, S2 7.9, David Flechsig, PortCharlotte; 2. Bama Slammer, S2 7.9, Bob Knowles, Punta Gorda; 3.Crime Scene, S2 7.9, Pete New, Punta Gorda. Orange fleet (non-spin-naker) (12): 1. Morgan, Morgan 24, Bill Curtis, Port Charlotte; 2. Recess,S2 6.7, Skip Schmidt, Port Charlotte; 3. Whimsy, Morgan 30, TomScott, Punta Gorda. Pink fleet (cruising class) (15): 1. Sabre Yachts.com,Sabre 426, Gregg Knighton, Bradenton; 2. Jabu, Sabre 402, Rex Good,Naples; 3. Windy City, Catalina 36, Diane Fowler, Cape Coral. Whitefleet (cruising class) (10): 1. Island Time, Catalina 320, Joe Barrett,Naples; 2. Ariel, Pearson 33, Gordon Coffman, Cape Coral; 3. Vakalele,Morgan 28, Richard Lancaster, Estero. Multihulls (9): 1. Aguilla, CorsairF24, Paul Perisho, Cape Coral; 2. Consensus, Corsair F24, Bob Neff, nohome town given; 3. Tri Power, Corsair F24, Ed Dixon, Marco Island.
First Sunfish Worlds QualifierConcludes, Pensacola, March 8-10By Julie B. Connerley
Tom Whitehurst, the top ranked Sunfish Master in theWorld, bested 32 other International Sunfish Class sailorsduring the first qualifier for the 2009 Sunfish Worlds.Pensacola Yacht Club hosted the three-day nine race seriesMarch 8-10. His win assures him a slot in next year’s event.
Representing Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Whitehurstwas the only local sailor among the elite field that includedcompetitors from throughout the eastern United States.
With one throw-out race, Whitehurst placed first inseven races and third in another for a low point total of ten.His nearest competitor scored 19 points.
Whitehurst, as well as some of the other sailors at theInternational Sunfish Masters, has already qualified for the2008 Sunfish Worlds, which is being held at the BuffaloCanoe Club in Ontario, Canada, in August.
■ REGIONAL RACING CALENDARS
Regattas and Club Racing—Open to Everyone Wanting toRace For the races listed here, no individual club membership isrequired, although a regional PHRF rating, or membershipin US SAILING or other sailing association is oftenrequired. (If individual club membership is required, pleasecontact us and we will not list their races in the future.)
For publishing of your event, questions and informa-tion, send us your race schedule by the 5th of the month [email protected]. Send in the name of theevent, date, location, contacts (Web site, e-mail and/orphone), and, if you want a short description. Do not justsend a link to this information.
Since race schedules and venues change, contact thesponsoring organization to confirm. For changes to be pub-lished, contact the editor. Changes can be put on our Website, if possible.
APRILCharleston Ocean Racing Association. www.charlestonoceanrac-ing.org18-20 Charleston Race Week
Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org2008 schedule not posted
Lake Lanier. www.llsc.comSee Web site for local races5 Around Alone. BFSC5-6 Governors Cup LLSC26-7 Rebel Rousers (MC Scows)
South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com12-13 Melges 17/Sunfish SAYRA Qualifier. Megles 17, Sunfish.
LNYC17-20 Charleston Race Week. PHRF, IRC, One Design(24+).
CORA19-20 D-12 Championship Series. Lasers. BYSC
Pensacola Yacht Club’s fleet captain, Scott Harrell and com-modore, Stephen Solice, congratulate Tom Whitehurst upon win-ning the International Sunfish Class Masters Regatta and claim-ing the perpetual “white robe” trophy for the next year. Julie B.Connerley photo.
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Thistle MidwintersMarch 1-7March 1–7 produced mostly light air andwarm sunshine for the Thistles thatmade their annual migration to SPYC.This is the 53rd Thistle Midwinters atthe club and Elmer Richard has attend-ed 51 of them.
Greg Griffin, Dave DeCamp andKarl Felger of Jacksonville were victo-rious in the 53-boat fleet. RobbyBrown, AJ Jacobs and Merrill Varn ofSt. Petersburg were fourth.www.spyc.org.
Jy15 MidwintersMarch 7-9Clearwater Community Sailing Center staged the JY15 regat-ta March 7-9. Seventeen boats had a variety of conditions intight racing. http://www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org.
Allison Jolly Regatta, March 8-9The ninth annual girls regatta at SPYC experienced far toomuch wind on Saturday, March 8 for any sailing or RC boats
to venture out. But Sunday produced fine racingThere were 36 girls in the Optimist Dinghy fleet with
Lauderdale YC sailors taking the Allison Jolly Trophy andthe FSA Perpetual Trophy.
The Laser Radials were led by Corey Hall of SPYC. AbbyFeatherstone of Sarasota YSP won the Laser 4.7 rig class.
The regatta was named after the 1988 Seoul Olympicsgold medal winner and present coach of the USF sailingteam. www.spyc.org.
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Laser Radials. Photo by Dave Ellis.
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19-20 Tommy Whitesides Regatta. Catamarans. CSC-SC17-20 Classic Boat Rally. Classic Boats. BYSC19-20 Thistles Sout Atlantic Districts. Thistles. LLSC26-27 Harbour Town Cup. PHRF. YCHHI26-27 NC State Laser Championships. Lasers. LNYC26-27 Rebel Rouser. MC Scow. LLSC26-27 Lightning Southeastern Championship. Lightning.
CSC-SC26-27 Sailfest Open Regatta. One Design, PHRF& Cruising.
LMSC26-27 AYC Invitational. Thistle,Y-flyer,Snipe,Invites. AYC
www.longbaysailing.comNothing scheduled
MAYCharleston Ocean Racing Association.
www.charlestonoceanracing.org3-4 Sheriff’s Cup11 Spring Harbor Race23-25 Gulfstreamer. Daytona to Charleston.31 Femme Fatale
Neuse Yacht Racing Association www.nyra.org
Lake Lanier. www.llsc.com3 Celtic Crossing. BFSC10 Lormand Cup. SSC17 Women Skippers. BFSC24-5 Lake Lanier Distance. Krantz.
South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. www.sayra-sailing.com3-4 Keowee Cup. KSC.3-4 Cinco de Mayo. Catamarans. LLSC.3-4 Great 48. Flying Scots. LNYC.3-4 AYC Opti Clinic & Regatta. AYC10 McIntosh Cup. PHRF. SYC9-11 Harbor 20 Spring Regatta. SCYC10-11 Highlander Midwinters. LNYC16-18 Leukemia Cup. PHRF. CFYC.23-26 Buccaneer NA championship. WCSC23-26 US Sailing Level 1. LNYC23-25 Gulfstreamer. ChYC24-25 One-Design Spring Regatta. YCHHI24-5 Castleberry Robertson. Portsmouth. ASC24-5 Dixie. Thistle. AYC24-5 Lake Norman Hospice. Open. LNYC.
www.longbaysailing.com16-18 Leukemia Cup. CFYC.
APRIL4,18 Spring Rum Race #5. Melbourne Yacht Club5-6 Sunfish Annual Regatta. Mt. Dora Yacht Club6 Big Boy’s Race. Halifax Sailing Association6 Commodore Race #1. Halifax River Yacht Club6 Small Boat Sunday Races. Melbourne Yacht Club9,16,23,30 Wednesday Night Series. Indian River Yacht Club9-12 First Coast Offshore Challenge. North Florida
Cruising Club
12-13,26-27 Club Races. Lake Eustis Yacht Club12 Spring-Summer Race Series #2. East Coast Sailing
Association13 Gary Gorden Thunder Mug Regatta. Halifax River
Yacht Club13 Spring Race Series #4. Indian River Yacht Club13 Spring Race Series Make up Day. Titusville Sailing Center19-20 Spring Regatta. Small Boats. Melbourne Yacht Club26 St. Johns Regatta/Spring Series #5. Florida Yacht Club26-27 Spring Regatta. Big Boats. Melbourne Yacht Club26-27 Lipton Cup Regatta. Smyrna Yacht Club26-27 Club Races. Lake Eustis YC.
MAY2 Spring Rum Race #6. Melbourne Yacht Club3 Mug Race. Rudder Club3-4 Cinco de Mayo Regatta. Port Canaveral Yacht Club3-4 Boy Scout Island Cruise. East Coast Cruising Association4 Small Boat Sunday. Melbourne Yacht Club4 Commodore Cup Race #2. Halifax River Yacht Club4 Big Boy’s Race. Halifax Sailing Association7,14,21,28 Wed Night Mosquito Series #5,6,7,8. Indian River
Yacht Club10 Waves Regatta. Navy Jax Yacht Club10-11 Club Races. Lake Eustis Sailing Club10-11 Marker 21 Cruise. Melbourne Yacht Club11 North U Match Racing Clinic & Regatta. Indian River
Yacht Club17 Armed Forces Day Regatta. Navy Jax Yacht Club18,31 Summer Series #1,2. Rudder Club17-18 Brevard Challenge. Indian River Yacht Club24 St. Augustine Race (Mayport to St. Augustine,
Offshore #4). North Florida Cruising Club24-25 Memorial Day Series. Lake Eustis Sailing Club 25 Race of the Century. St Augustine Yacht Club24-26 Little Loop Cruise. Titusville Sailing Center31 - 1 Space Coast River Regatta. Space Coast Catamaran Club
Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.com
APRIL4-6 Don Q Snipe Regatta - CGSC4-5 KBYC Race to Bimini7-18 Star Class World Championship (2 Weeks)9-12 Snipe Nassau Event11-12 Farr 40 Pre Worlds - STC12 Miami Key Largo Race16-19 Farr 40 Worlds Championship - STC19 Miami Key Largo Awards19 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series - Flat Earth Racing26 BBYC Sunburn Regatta - BBYRA PHRF # 527 BBYC Sunburn Regatta - BBYRA OD #5
MAY3 C-Gull Cup - CGSC 3 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series - Flat Earth Racing 10 BBYRA PHRF #6 - KBYC 10 Ron Payne Memorial Snipe Ocean Race - LYC 17 Hospice Regatta 18 BBYRA OD #6 - BBYC 24-25 Goombay Regatta - CGSC
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24-25 Biscayne Bay Match Racing Championship (J/24s) Flat Earth Racing
31-Jun1 Shake A Leg Midwinters - SAL/Flat Earth Racing 31 J/24 Biscayne Bay Series - Flat Earth Racing
BBYC Biscayne Bay Yacht ClubBBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association.
www.bbyra.netCGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club. www.cgsc.orgCRYC Coral Reef Yacht Club. www.coralreefyachtclub.org. KBYC Key Biscayne Yacht Club. www.kbyc.org. MYC Miami Yacht Club. www.miamiyachtclub.net. SCA Sailfish Club
Key West Sailing Club. Every Saturday – Open House at the KeyWest Sailing Club. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (305) 292-5993.www.keywestsailingclub.org. Sailboat Lane off Palm Avenue inKey West. Come by the club to sail. Non-members and memberswelcome. Wednesday night racing has begun for the summer sea-son. Skippers meet at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m. and boats startracing at 6:00 p.m. in the seaplane basin near the mooring field.Dinner and drinks afterward.
Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC). www.keywestsailingclub.org.Regular club racing open to all.
APRIL1 Mystery Mark Race5 TIB Regatta / Spring Series #2 - Portsmouth - bayside6 TIB Regatta - PHRF - bayside12 Miami to Key Largo13 Annual Racers Meeting19 President’s Cup - PHRF - bayside26-27 Hank Gartner Youth Sailing Championship
SOUTHWINDS Annual Online West Florida Race CalendarPosted Sept. 1
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The race calendar can be accessed through the racing pageslink at www.southwindsmagazine.com. It is also the race calendar
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Limited banner advertising is available on the race calendarpage at very low monthly rates. Contact [email protected] or call (941) 795-8704.
Club Racing Bradenton YC. Winter Races starting in October until April.
Sunday Races at 1:30 p.m. PHRF racing on Manatee River. For info, call Susan Tibbits at (941) 723-6560.
Clearwater Community Sailing Center. The center holds regular weekend club races. For dates and more information, goto www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org.
Dunedin Boat Club. Monthly club racing. For more information, contact [email protected].
Edison Sailing Center, Fort. Myers. Sunfish and dinghy racing once a month, year-round [email protected]
Port Charlotte. Third Saturday of month, year-round. [email protected].
Punta Gorda Sailing Club. Charlotte Harbor. Fall Series Sunday afternoon racing begins Sept. 9 through Nov. 18. www.pgscweb.com.
Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Friday evening races start in April. www.sarasotasailingsquad.com.
Venice Sailing Squadron. Saturdays. First Saturday of each month, PHRF racing. Start at mouth of Venice Inlet. www.venice-sailing-squadron.org
APRIL4-6 Bradenton YC, DIYC, SPYC, TIYC. Suncoast Raceweek,
PHRF. (SuncoastBOTY)5-6 Mount Dora Yacht Club. Annual Mt. Dora Regatta,
All dinghies10-13 St. Petersburg YC. Rolex Match Racing, Women’s
matches, Sonars11 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Suncoast Raceweek
awards12 Terra Ceia Regatta. Manatee Sailing Assoc.
www.manateesailingassociation.org. 12 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. PHRF 12-13 Davis Island YC. Spring Regatta, PHRF & J/2412-13 Sailing Association of Marco Island. Bud Light Regatta,
PHRF (SWFBOTY)16-19 Swift Solo dinghy & Musto Skiff regatta, Ft. Desoto,
southeast beach [email protected] 19 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Morgan Invasion,
All boats Morgan19-20 St. Petersburg YC. Sunfish State Champs19 Venice YC, Venice Sailing Squadron. Shark Tooth
Regatta, PHRF (SBBOTY)22-26 Gulfport YC. US SAILING Alter Cup Catamaran USA
Finals, ussailing.org25- St. Petersburg YC. Regata del Sol al Sol, to Isla Mujeres,
Mexico. (SuncoastBOTY Racer/Cruiser Class) 26-27 Davis Island YC. J/24 Rodeo Regatta26-27 Naples Sailing & YC. Messmer Cup, PHRF (SWFBOTY)
MAY2 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. Twilight Racing begins,
PHRF2 Florida Women’s Sailing Association.
Championship Regatta3 St. Petersburg YC. Darlene Clark Women’s Regatta,
PHRF3 Tampa Sailing Squadron. Commodore’s Cup, PHRF3-4 Sarasota Sailing Squadron. SYSP Sailfest Regatta,
Dinghies4 Tampa Sailing Squadron, Women’s Commodore’s Cup,
PHRF9 St. Petersburg YC. Twilight Racing begins, PHRF
10 Bird Key YC. Sarasota Bay Cup, PHRF (SBBOTY)(SuncoastBOTY Racer/Cruiser Class)
10 St. Pete Sailing Assoc. 21st Annual Couples Race, PHRF10 Treasure Island Tennis and YC. . Spring #3, PHRF17-18 Jabbo Gordon Invitational Regatta, Englewood, FL.
Sunfish, etc. [email protected]
For northern Gulf coast race calendars and more information, gothe Gulf Yachting Association Web site, at www.gya.org.
Wednesday Evening Fun RacesPYC. Every Wednesday of the Month, April thru OctoberFort Walton Yacht Club. April thru October
APRIL4-6 GORC, Biloxi Yacht Club/Mobile Yacht Club, Biloxi,
MS/Mobile, AL5-6 Finn Gulf Coast Championships, TCYC5-6 Vanguard 15 Invitational, Southern Yacht Club,
New Orleans, LA5-6 Wet & Cool Regatta, Fairhope Yacht Club, Fairhope, AL6 Pensacola Yacht Club Opening Day Ceremonies,
Pensacola, FL12 Bay Waveland Yacht Club Opening, Bay St. Louis, MS12 Southern Yacht Club Opening, New Orleans, LA12 Commodore’s Cup #2, Navy Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL12 Mobile Bay Youth Championship, Buccaneer Yacht Club,
Mobile, AL12-13 Pat Gilliland (Capdevielle), Jackson Yacht Club,
Jackson, MS19 Cruising Couples #1, Pensacola Yacht Club,
Pensacola, FL19-20 Dauphin Island Warm-up, Fairhope Yacht Club,
Fairhope, AL23-27 Trimaran Showdown, Ft. Walton Yacht Club,
Ft. Walton Beach, FL26 50th Annual Dauphin Island Race, Fairhope Yacht Club,
Fairhope, AL26 Preemie Cup, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club,
Pensacola Beach, FL26 S. C. Smith Regatta, Apalachee Bay Yacht Club,
Shell Point, FL26 Laser District 14, Gulfport Yacht Club, Gulfport, MS26 Alfonso/Sutter (youth), Gulfport Yacht Club,
Gulfport, MS26 Opti Spring Fling, Ft. Walton Yacht Club,
Ft. Walton Beach, FL26 MS Finn Championship, Gulfport Yacht Club,
Gulfport, MS27 Dauphin Island Return, Fairhope Yacht Club,
Fairhope, AL
MAY3 Spring Series Race #6 - St. Andrews Bay YC,
Panama City, FL3-4 GYA Opening Day Regatta(Capdevielle)/Fish Boat
Rededication - Pensacola YC3-4 GYA Masters Regatta - Pensacola YC10 Sea Buoy Race (PHRF & Mulithull) -
Pensacola Beach YC10 Jourdan River Regatta - Bay Waveland YC,
Bay St. Louis, MS10 Double-Handed Regatta – Ft. Walton YC, 10-11 GYA
Match Racing Championship (Schweppes) - Southern YC, New Orleans, LA
10-11 POW Quarter Finals (Schweppes) - Southern YC, New Orleans, LA
11 Summer Series Race # 3 – Ft. Walton YC14-15 Regatta al Sol XXV - Pensacola YC & Southern YC, FL17 Jane England Regatta - Jackson YC, Jackson, MS17 Multihull Shootout - New Orleans YC17-18 Navy Cup Regatta (PHRF & One Design) - Navy YC,
Pensacola, FL17-18 Spring Regatta (Capdevielle) - Bucanneer YC,
Mobile, AL18 Small Boat Challenge 2 – Ft. Walton YC, FL24 Memorial Day Regatta - Pensacola Beach YC, FL24 Juby Winn One Design - Southern YC, New Orleans, LA24-25 Great Circle Regatta - Mobile YC, Mobile, AL24-25 Slip to Ship Regatta - Ocean Springs YC, MS24-25 Regional Small Boat Challenge – Pensacola, Choctaw,
St. Andrews YCs, Ft. Walton YC, FL31-1 Candler Regatta (Capdevielle) - St. Andrews Bay YC,
Panama City, FL
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Achilles dinghy. 9-foot inflatable. 2001. Finecondition. Mostly stored inside and coveredwith ‘303’. With inflatable floor. Easy to stow.$895 OBO. John. North Fort [email protected]. (239) 543-0952.(954) 243-4513 cell. (4/08)_________________________________________
Mold to build traditional-shaped 18’canoe. Very sturdy split mold. Boats werebuilt under the name Clearwater Canoe.Ellie’s Sailing Shop. Clearwater. (727) 442-3281. (4/08)
Interlake 18, 1982. Divorce Sale! Refit byCustomflex 2005 w/new open centerboardwell, stainless centerboard, flotation tanks andmore. All Harken gear, (2) sets sails, 1 spinnaker.2005 Road King galvanized trailer, BearingBuddies, spare tire. Great sailer, excellent condi-tion. Asking $2,800. Located Sarasota. (941)720.4503, [email protected]. (5/08)
19’ Seaward Fox Catboat 1998. 5HP Mercand elect. trolling motor. Carbon fiber rotatingmast. Fully battened main – 2 sets reef pts.Lazy jacks, Bimini, current safety sticker, porta-potty, bilge pump. Full-fitted canvas cover.Wing keel. 10” draft. In water. Asking $7,000.OBO. (941) 387-8786. (5/08)
Hobie 21 Sport Cruiser. Excellent condition.Main, jib, screachor, all furling. New jib.Wings. 3.5 hp outboard. Hot stick. Fronttramp. Aluminum trailer. Beach dolley.Removable storage pod. Rebuilt center-boards. $5,500. (941) 743-6322. (6/08)
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Tomcat Catamaran 22’. 2001. 9.9 Yamaha 4-Stroke. Speed and Depth, Port-a-potti. Magnagas grill, table. Located St. Petersburg, FL.$17,500 or best offer. (727) 527-5292. (5/08)
Pearson Ensign 22. Beautiful day sailor orcompetitive racer (3rd in ‘07 mid-winters)Complete restoration in ‘06-07 included newstanding and running rigging, complete top-side and bottom refairing and repaint, refinishmahoghony seats and trim, new sheet winch-es, new rudder and post, new tiller. Sails,including spinnaker, are in excellent shape.Asking $8,500 obo. (727) 439-2501. (5/08)
22’ 1968 Westerly Cirrus. Stout little cruiser.Yanmar 2005, Navik self-steering vane, stand-ing headroom (6’), enclosed head. Lying inNE Florida. Ready to go. Excellent condition.$10,500. (228) 324-6504. (5/08)
1975 Catalina 22. Ready to sail. Retrofit sum-mer (2006). Too much new to list in ad. e-mail for brochure. [email protected], new Tohatsu 6hp., warranty. (850)443-7451. $3,500 cash. (4/08)
1998 MacGregor 26X, 50 HP Honda 4-strokeOB. Unique water ballast system. Less than 1foot draft when board is up. 7’ 10” beam andcomes with a trailer. Enclosed head, aft sleep-ing cabin, galley, and dinette. CDI roller furlingjib. VHF radio. Stereo with cockpit speakers.Wheel steering, cockpit cushions and more.$15,500. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
Stilletto 27 stock catamaran. Multiple cham-pion. Refurbished 1995 (1976), excellent.Cockpit winches plus high-tech fresh sails, 25ELH Mercury OB, galvanized trailer, berths,head, galley. $25,000 OBO. (941) 722-3532.Bill. (5/08)
27’ Island Packet, 1988, Autopilot w/remote,New VHF radio, new AM/FM radio, newMagellan 324 color Chart-plotter, W/ southFlorida blue chip, New bimini and dodger,Yanmar 20hp 2GM20 Two cylinder, fresh watercooled, inboard diesel, less than 1000 hrs., 3Gel-cell marine batteries w/ new automaticcharger, $44,500, Call Leo @ (941) 504-6754,Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings,Professional, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
Watkins 27’ 1981 Sloop. Full Keel, RollerFurling, New Bottom Paint, Yanmar Diesel,GPS, VHF Radio, RDF, Depth Gauges Cabin andCockpit. New - Head, Upholstery, Stove,Faucets. Autohelm. Asking $12,500. (813)641-7181. (5/08)
Irwin 28 1974, 3’ 6” draft, rebuilt atomic 4,recent refit standing and running rigging, newwiring, good sails, new bottom paint, barriercoat, VHF, stereo CD. Clean solid boat ready tosail. $6000. (941) 914-5132. (5/08)
Morgan 28 1972. Good Condition. Kubotadiesel, great condition. 3’6” draft, swing keel.Includes color GPS, VHF, New rigging, rollerfurling, sails, solar panels, Life Sling, more.$10,000 St. Johns. (904) 540-8372. Leave mes-sage. (5/08)
San Juan 28. 1980. FWC Yanmar. 700 Hrs., 4’6” draft, 4 sails, all as new, Shore full battenmain w/150 Genoa. 3 ground tackle, windlass,electronics, tiller autopilot, inflatable w/OB, nohurricane damage, sail away condition. $7500.Boat in Florida. (586) 405-2261. (5/08)
28’ S-2 Sloop 1979. Yanmar diesel, 4’6”draft, wheel steering, auto pilot and Tri-DataAutohelm instrument new 2002, 12V refrig-erator, good sail inventory, quality construc-tion and proven design. Asking $19,900.Open to Offers. For more info, call (727) 560-0901.
Lindenberg 28. 1983. Fivespeed. Proven win-ner. Extensive racing inventory. Ready to racenow. Major upgrades and new bottom March2006. Yours for $16,550. Contact Gary Smith(321) 674-0886. e-mail [email protected]. (4/08a)
28’ Cape Dory, 1977, Wheel Steering,Garmin chartplotter, 8 bronze portholes, Selftending Jib, Quality built boat, 2 boat owner,$20,500 Call Rick @ 727-422-8229 EdwardsYacht Sales, Quality Listings, ProfessionalBrokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com. (6/08)
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1985 S2 9.1. 2 Mains, 3 chutes, Harken RF,multiple headsails, cruising chute. GPS/Chart,Nexus instruments, Auto tiller, Life Sling, fold-ing prop (recently rebuilt), Bimini. Barriercoated. 5’6” draft. $22,500 OBO. (352) 746-1329. (4/08)
1984 Islander 30, with freshwater-cooledYanmar diesel. Very clean and well main-tained by owner. Harken roller furling withgenoa, jib and storm jib. Main sail withdutchman system. Edson wheel and cockpittable. Anderson ST winches. Navico autopi-lot. DataMarine depth. ICOM VHF, compass.Hiller stove and oven. Adler Barbour refriger-ation. Pressure water. Hella fans, great interi-or. Battery charger, 2 anchors with chain androde, 110/30 amp shore power. USCG safe-ty equipped. A must-see boat located onLongboat Key, or go to www.cortezyachts.com. Asking $23,900. Call (941) 792-9100.
Irwin 30, 1977, with new 10hp Yanmardiesel, new standing and running rigging,roller furling, new interior including cushions,counter tops, and cabin sole. $17,750. (813)920-0037. (4/08)
Hunter 30. Two to Choose from. Bothextremely clean and well-maintained. TampaBay. Cruise-equipped. Good Sails and canvason both. Must see to appreciate. (727) 560-0901. (4/08)
31’ New Bombay Pilothouse, 1978, Thiscompact, efficient pilot house design providesexcellent utilization of space. Outside steeringstation, Bimini and pilot house canvas. Perkins30 H.P. inboard diesel. Spacious galley, Marineair conditioning, $28,900, Call TJ @ 941-741-5875, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings,Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com. (6/08)
31’ Catalina 310, 2004. Just taken in trade onnew Catalina. In-mast furling, air condition-ing, Autopilot, ST-60 wind/speeddepth, VHFw/Ram Mic, custom Bimini/windshield,microwave, nice condition $89,900 MasseyYacht Sales. (727) 824-7262 St Petersburg, or(941) 723-1610 Palmetto, FL.
31’ Catalina 309 2007- Exactly like new,loaded, only 45 hours on engine. A/C reversew/dehumidifier mode, in-mast furling, stereo,autopilot and ST-60 wind/speed/ depth.Transferable slip in beautiful downtownSt.Petersburg. $89,900. (863) 648-5218.(6/08a)
32’ Morgan Sloop, 1980, Yanmar Diesel, FullKeel, 6’2” headroom, Solid bluewater cruiser,$29,900, Call Rick @ 727-422-8229 EdwardsYacht Sales, Quality Listings, ProfessionalBrokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com. (6/08)
32’ Pearson Vanguard 1964.On hard SanMateo, FL. Best offer takes this classic. (443)822-8785 or [email protected]. (3/08)
32 Gulf Pilothouse, complete refit: all new2005- standing running rigging, performancesails, wiring, circuit breakers panel, waterheater, holding/macerator, fuel tanks, 12v/110standing fridge-freezer, propane cooktop,infared broiling, 3 batteries, autocharger,17000 btu heat/air, Bimini. $29,[email protected] (904) 810-1966. (4/08)
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Morgan O.I. 33. Full keel, only 3’ 11” draft.Yanmar 38hp diesel w/only 950 hrs. The OutIsland series by Charlie Morgan is well knownfor their exceptional interior volume. The shal-low draft make it an excellent choice for cruis-ing the Keys and Bahamas. Loaded with newequipment and upgrades including: Auto-pilot, color chartplotter GPS, electric windlass,wind generator, propane stove, refrigerator,marine air conditioning, dinghy with new OB,flat screen TV, stereo and more. Owner hasnew boat ordered. Here is a chance to get agreat boat for a great price. LocatedMarathon. Asking $27,500, but let’s hear youroffer. Cortez Yacht Sales (941) 792-9100.
C&C 33. New deck paint , new 2007 Kevlar155%, racing #2, Spin and main in great con-dition, also have delivery/cruising sails.Spectra halyards, no blisters, barrier coatedbottom. Call Mike (727) 510-4167 or (727)796-4260, $24,500. (5/08)
2004 Catalina 34 MK II, loaded and ready.This boat is equipped for the discriminatingsailor for pure pleasure or the competitor forpure enjoyment. Everything you need in aboat. Two complete sets of sails, one to cruise,another to race. Everything is like new.$127,500. www.Cortezyachts.com for listingor call (941) 792-9100.
Hunter 34. 1985. Fully equipped for weekendor Island cruising. A/C, dinghy w/OB, elec-tronics. Constant updates and maintenance.Asking $33,900. Clean and a pleasure toshow. Call Jacek at (727) 560-0901 for moreinformation. New cushions.
Gozzard 36, 1987. Excellent Condition.Brand New Sails. Partial Awlgrip. New BottomPaint. Radar, SS Radio, B&G instruments.Bimini/Dodger, hard windshield. Hard Dinghyand Motor. Davits. Bob (314) 487-4543,[email protected]. (4/08)
36’ Catalina MKII, 2001, Universal diesel, 2private staterooms, Radar, SSB, Autopilot,Liferaft, ready to cruise today! $118,900, CallJeff @ 954-224-8291, Edwards Yacht Sales,Quality Listings, Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com. (6/08)
36’ CS Yachts, 1982, solid fiberglass hull andtop quality construction, you will find a well-thought out, well-equipped, and well-main-tained go-anywhere cruiser. Great Electronics,Wind Generator, $89,900, Call Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, QualityListings, Professional Brokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com. (6/08)
2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37. (New 2007:Yanmar engine, 3 Optima batteries, Garmin440 at helm.) Interphase Chart Plotter atNavigation Station. 12 Volt RefrigerationSystem. Stereo w/4 speakers (2 cockpit), 25AMP Battery Charger. New cruising spinnaker.Custom hard dodger/bimini. Forward cabinw/optional sink and vanity. Master stateroomw/king sized berth. Walk through transomw/swim ladder. $138,500. (941) 914-5132.(6/08a)
37’ Hunter Cutter rig, 1985, 44 HP Yanmar,new 135 Genoa, Fully Batten mainsail,Windbugger Generator, Great Bahamas boat,$41,900, Call Rick @ 727-422-8229, EdwardsYacht Sales, Quality Listings, ProfessionalBrokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
37’ Lagoon Catamaran, 1996, Owners ver-sion with Galley up, This quick and roomyLagoon 37 has new engines, a new mainsailand all the gear you want: air conditioning,ssb, watermaker, custom cockpit enclosure,even a washer/dryer, $198,000, Call Tom @904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, QualityListings, Professional Brokers,www.CatamaransInFlorida.com
37’ Sunbeam, 1991 TWO PRIVATE STATEROOMS, FINELY FINISHED MAHOGANYINTERIOR, SHOAL DRAFT WINGED KEEL,Recent awlgrip, New Electronics, $ 118,990,Call Jeff @ 954-224-8291 Edwards YachtSales, Quality Listings, Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
Tayana 37 Pilothouse Cutter. 1985. MagicDragon Robert Perry’s best! Ready to cruise &makes a great liveaboard. New Yanmar 4JHEdiesel engine. New sails. Full galley, A/C;water-maker; generator; navigation equip-ment & much more….Meticulously main-tained and upgraded with quality. Hauled12/07. Composting toilet or will replace withregular toilet. Berthed in St. Pete. $89,900 orMake an Offer. (305) 923-6556. (5/08a)
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Corbin 39’ 1989 Ketch. Center Cockpit.Forward and aft staterooms, Yanmar 4 cyl,44HP. Lugger 4.5 KW generator, Air condi-tion. Comfortable, Seaworthy, heavy cruiser.$100,000 - negotiable. (321) 480-7095.Leave message. (4/08)
1990 Privilege 39 Bluewater cruising catama-ran. Strong boat, many extras. List of specs,equipment available via email. $168,000.(772) 919-1620, [email protected].(5/08)
Privilege 39 1988 Cat. 4 cabin, 2 head.Yanmar 27hp. Major refit 2005. New UK sails,AC/heat, Onan genset 6.5kw, Autohelm7000, new interior, Corian counters, teak sole,Bimini/dodger $168,500. (321) [email protected]. (5/08a)
1988 Beneteau Oceanis 390. 39-feet. Over$40K in upgrades since 2003, including newYanmar engine and related equipment.Asking $89,900. See specifications and pho-tos at: www.beneteau390.com. Phone: (772)979-4326. (6/08a)
39’ Privilege Catamaran, 1990, She is loadedwith cruising gear and ready for bluewater withtwin wind generators, solar panel, watermaker,autopilot, satphone, and an impressive invento-ry of spares. $149,000, Call Tom @ 904-377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings,Professional Brokers,www.CatamaransInFlorida.com. (6/08)
Bayfield 40 Hull # 34 full keel 5’ draft, cutterketch designed by H.T.Gozzard built in 1984.Exceptional condition with lots of new gear.Harken roller furling on all sails. Marine air,WS, WD, depth, VHF w/remote, SSB,cd/radio, autopilot, chartplotter, radar,dinghy, life raft $119,000 Call Major Carter orvisit www.Cortezyachts.com (941) 792-9100
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40’ Catalina, 1999, New Diesel, Dual Helms, 2A/C units, 6’ 6” Autopilot, Radar, GPS, Nicecruising boat, $149,000, Call Leo @ 941-504-6754, Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings,Professional Brokerswww.SailboatsInFlorida.com
Hans Christian 41, 1985, Blister-free bottom,Showroom Interior, World cruising equipmentlist, This a beautiful yacht, A real must SEE!,$189,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446, EdwardsYacht Sales, Quality Listings, ProfessionalBrokers, www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
1981 41” Morgan OutIsland Ketch, Perkins,62hp deisel, Gen 200hrs, new reefer, autopi-lot, A/C, heads{1 electric), mast rewired andmany more upgrades including refurbishedinterior. $71,900. (239) 945-3552, (206) 396-1465. (6/08)
1993 Hunter Passage 42. Immaculatelymaintained at owner’s home. Never char-tered. Many new systems including bottompaint Oct ‘07, Low hours on motor andKohler generator. Leather interior. $129,900.Located Naples, FL, Steve (239) 732-0070.(4/08)
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Tayana 42 Cutter, 1988, Original owner hasbabied her! Total refit in ’03, A/C, Most of herlife was lightly used in the Great Lakes. Thisone is Bristol! $194,900 Call Roy S. @ 305-775-8907 Edwards Yacht Sales, QualityListings, Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
42’ Whitby Ketch, 1987, Original owner,Beautiful condition! New Awlgrip, NewElectronics, New sails, Walk thru model. Thisis a must see! $129,000, Call Leo @ (941)504-6754, Edwards Yacht Sales, QualityListings, Professional,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
43’ Slocum Cutter, 1984 Bluewater cruiser,Solar panels, Wind generator, Rebuilt diesel,Loaded for cruising, $179,000, Call Jeff @954-224-8291 Edwards Yacht Sales , QualityListings, Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
Schucker 440.Cutter-riggedmotorsailer.Mystic Jitneywas built in1980 and hasmany recentupgrades andbeen main-tained inBristol condition. Get completeinformationand photos atwww.mysticjitney.com/mysticjitneyforsale.htm. (518) 859-8660. (5/08)
Gulfstar 45, 1985. Hirsch design, exc. cond.Raymarine Chartplotter, Radar, Autopilot.Perkins 50hp (300 Hours). Adler-Barbourfridge. New equipment incl. propanestove/oven & grill, hot water, water tanks,generator, ground tackle, spares.Bimini/Dodger w/ clear side curtains. 12’Carolina Skiff w/ 9.9 Merc. Transferable leaseon rare affordable slip in Key West. $112,900.(305) 587-7444. (6/08a)
46’ Morgan 462 Centercockpit Ketch,1984, Newer A/C, Bimini/dodger, Newrefrigeration, Inverter, Nice blue water cruis-er, $78,900, Call Bob @ 239-877-4094,Edwards Yacht Sales, Quality Listings,Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com. (6/08)
Broadblue Prestige 46’ “Prout” Catamaran,2004, 300 hrs on twin engines, 100 hrs ongenset, 48K BTU of A/C, 4 solar panels, manyupgrades, $535,000, Call Rick @ 727-422-8229, Edwards Yacht Sales. Quality Listings,Professional Brokers,www.CatamaransInFlorida.com
47’ Vagabond Ketch, 1986, Heavy displace-ment cruiser, Refit in ’03 with new spars andsails, Genset, A/C, 3KW inverter, Radar, GPS,Big ground tackle, windless, $169,000, CallRoy S. @ 305-775-8907, Edwards Yacht Sales,Quality Listings, Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
50’ Gulfstar Center Cockpit Ketch, 1976,Perkins 85 HP, Rare 2 stateroom model, Walkin engine room, Nice bluewater cruiser,Holding plate refrigeration, $114,900, Call TJ@ 941-741-5875 Edwards Yacht Sales ,Quality Listings, Professional Brokers,www.SailboatsInFlorida.com
Jeantot Marine 51’ Privilege 1994, Big,beautiful cat loaded with electronics,genset, watermaker, dive compressor, duala/c, cherry interior. Sleeps 10 in 5 doublecabins, $530,000, Call Tom @ (904) 377-9446, Edwards Yacht Sales. Quality Listings,Professional Brokers,www.CatamaransInFlorida.com
60’ Custom Catamaran, 1999, 4 stateroomsplus crew, Unsinkable, World cruiser or daycharter, twin Yanmar diesels, 2600 sq ft ofcanvas! 18 opening portholes, loaded!$695,000, Call Bill @ 727-421-4848, EdwardsYacht Sales, Quality Listings, ProfessionalBrokers, www.CatamaransInFlorida.com
POWERBOATS_________________________________________
2005 Albin 31 TE. Twin Yanmar 370 turbos -wolf in sheep’s clothing!!! 53k less thanreplacement!!! New warranties apply. Optionspackage worth 18k. Never titled. Most pow-erful 31 on market. Call today and let’s talkdream boats. $223,900 (561) 844-1100.
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C L A S S I F I E D A D STrawler Present 40. Liveaboard Dream. Well-maintained. Records. Galley Down. ExtensiveEquipment. Lehman 6-3575 hours. Wester-beke Genset - 165 hours. Clearwater slipavailable. Economical operation. Creativefinancing. Offers. (727) 424-4441. (4/08)
SCHUCKER 440. Bruce Van Sant’s trawlerizedTIDAK APA. Get complete information andphotos at www.LuperonCruising.com (4/08)
BOAT GEAR & SUPPLIES_________________________________________
Hobie 18 Mast for Sale. (We think it is aHobie 18). Measures 26 feet. Top 7 feet is car-bon. Serial # 38272 Coleman Co. $60. NearSarasota, FL. (941) 966-4737.
Used Boat Gear for Sale. CQR 25 & 45#,Bruce 16 & 66#, Hookah by Airline, 55#Folding Fisherman anchor, Para-tech 15w/Rode, Edson Rack & Pinion steeringw/wheel, new awning w/side curtains.Nautical Trader, 110 E. Colonia Lane,Nokomis, FL. Shop online at www.nautical-trader.net. (941) 488-0766.
BUSINESS FOR SALE/RENT_________________________________________
Sail Loft and Sailboat Services business forsale. Well-established business with an estab-lished loyal customer list. Includes lots ofexcellent equipment. Tampa Bay Area. (941)504-0635 (3/08)_________________________________________
FOR SALE: Florida East Coast Sail Loft.Established 10 years. Well-equipped, exten-sive inventory and client list. Walking dis-tance to several marinas. New sail design,construction and repairs. Custom canvaswork, exterior/interior, and cushions. Strongused sail inventory. Also dealing with archi-tectural soft product. Respond [email protected]. (4/08)
CREW WANTED_________________________________________
Wanted: Experienced racing crew to campaignCorsair 28R trimaran in local races/regattas inthe Bradenton/Sarasota area. Mellow boatowner. E-mail [email protected]. (5/08)
DONATE YOUR BOAT_________________________________________
Donate your boat to the Safe Harbor BoysHome, Jacksonville, Fl. Setting young lives ona true path. Please consider donating yourworking vessel. http://boyshome.com/ or call(904) 757-7918, e-mail [email protected].
ENGINE PARTS_________________________________________
Wanted. Used parts for Westerbeke EngineModel 20B two. Need 1 camshaft #036972.Need 1 injector camshaft #037076 or com-plete engine that doesn’t run. (504) 913-2381 or (504) 341-2343. (6/08)
HELP WANTED_________________________________________
Yacht Broker Wanted. Lots of Work. Growingcompany, with years of experience, in TampaBay looking for a team player. Great companysupport. Call (727) 823-7400, or Jacek at (727)560-0901._________________________________________
Massey Yacht Sales Mobile Broker Do youprefer to sell yachts from your home office?If you do and you are a proven, successfulyacht sales professional, we have positionsopen for Florida west and east coast. Takeadvantage of the Massey sales and marketingsupport, sales management and administra-tion while working from your home sellingbrokerage sail and power boats. Call FrankHamilton (941) 723-1610 for interviewappointment and position details._________________________________________
Madden Masts & Rigging, in Annapolis, MDis growing and in need of additional experi-enced riggers. We offer competitive wages andbenefits. Please e-mail Richard Krolak [email protected]. For more infor-mation, go to www.maddenrigging.com. (5/08a)_________________________________________Sailing and Waterfront Director Wanted TheSt. Andrews Bay Yacht Club, located in PanamaCity, FL, is seeking a sailing and waterfront direc-tor for fulltime employment. Qualificationsinclude: U.S. SAILING certification; general sea-manship knowledge; and the ability to plan,organize, and promote waterfront activities.Duties will include: sailing instruction andcoaching for adults and children; managingyear-round sailing programs; planning/manag-ing additional activities for member events;assisting with regatta planning and fleet mainte-nance; and overseeing the appearance andusability of the waterfront facilities. Competitivesalary with benefits. Drug- free work environment.Please submit resume to 218 Bunkers Cove Rd,P.C. Fl 32401 Attn Jay M Wallace GM. Or e-mailresume to [email protected]. (5/08)_________________________________________
Writers, Reporters, Articles, Photos Wanted.SOUTHWINDS is looking for articles on boating,racing, sailing in the Southern waters, theCaribbean and the Bahamas, and other articleson the following subjects: marinas, anchorages,mooring fields, disappearing marinas/boat-yards, marinas/boatyards sold for condos,anchoring rights, sailing human interest stories,boat reviews, charter stories, waste disposal—and more. Photos wanted, plus we want coverphotos (pay $65) of both race and non-racesubjects, but about sailing. Cover photos mustbe very high resolution and vertical format.
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LODGING FOR SAILORS_________________________________________
Ponce de Leon HotelHistoric downtown hotel at the bay, acrossfrom St. Petersburg YC. 95 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 550-9300 FAX (727) 896-2287www.poncedeleonhotel.com
REGATTA MUSICIANS_________________________________________
The Bilge Boys acoustic duo is available foryour regatta, sailing events and yacht clubparties. We play beach/island/classic rock andlots of Jimmy. Book now for the upcomingsailing/holiday season. West Florida.swww.freewebs.com/thebilgeboys or 727-504-2328. (6/08)
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT_________________________________________
Deepwater Boat Slip Included! 3 bedroom,2 bath, 2-car garage townhome. MarinersPass, St. Petersburg, FL. $234,500. Loads ofupdates. Call Bob Sackett, Realtor (727) 560-9119. (4/08)
Sailor’s Paradise “Old Florida” Lakefrontmobile home cottage with dock on 20K acreLake Crescent in Crescent City. Small, quiet,adult park with reasonable lot rent. $7500(386) 698-3648 orwww.LakeCrescentFlorida.com. (5/08)
Tarpon Springs Deepwater slip. Beautifulfourth floor corner condo. Gulf views on twosides. Near ICW. Heated pools, clubhouse,tennis courts, putting green, fitness center.Reduced for quick sale. Owner $299,500.(727) 786-1640. (813) 907-2164 (5/08)
SAILS & CANVAS________________________________________
SLIPS FOR SAIL OR RENT________________________________________
BIMINI BAY RESORT 40 ft BOAT SLIP FORSALE: A full-service marina with Immigrationoffice allowing guests to clear customs imme-diately. A harbor channel accommodatingyachts of all sizes. A fisherman’s yacht villagewith an infinity pool, exquisite dining facili-ties, a fitness center, and salon. All reasonableoffers considered. Interested buyers mayemail questions to [email protected].(6/08)
40’ Deep-water Slip situated in prestigiousHarbortown Marina on the IntracoastalWaterway, Jacksonville, FL. Access to oceannearby. Water, insurance, dock carts, etc.,included in $145/month fee. $79,000. CallJohn Timm (502) 767-9372. (6/08)
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY_________________________________________
WHARRAM TIKI 30CATAMARAN
FOR SALE Brand New —
Professionally BuiltGo to www.tiki30.blogspot.com to viewan on-line journal documenting the step-by-step building of this boat. Built byBoatsmith, Inc., Jupiter, FL www.boatsmithFL.com. (561)744-0855
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AAKRON INFLATABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7ADVENTURE SAILING SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . .21ANNAPOLIS PERFORMANCE SAILING . . . . . .59ANTIGUA SURVEYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35AQUA GRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32ATLANTIC SAIL TRADERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45BAY RIGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30BEACHMASTER PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . .34BENETEAU SAILBOATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCBETA MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48BOATERS EXCHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47BOATPIX PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34BOATUS INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24BO’SUN SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45BURT EDWARDS CONDO FOR RENT . . . . .25,32CATALINA YACHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 47CLEARWATER YACHT CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51CORAL REEF SAILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49CORINTHIAN REGATTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7CORTEZ YACHT BROKERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .73CRUISING DIRECT SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43DEFENDER INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39DOCKSIDE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20DOYLE SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35DUNBAR SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29DWYER MAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75EASTERN YACHTS/BENETEAU . . . . . . . .29,67,BCEDWARDS YACHT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-5E-MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75FLYING SCOT SAILBOATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71FOUNTAINE/PAJOT CATAMARANS . . . . . . . . .67FOURWINDS ENTERPRISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26FT. MYERS BEACH MOORING FIELD . . . . . . . .37FT. WALTON YACHT CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22GARHAUER HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
GLACIER BAY REFRIGERATION . . . . . . . . . . . .27GULF COAST YACHT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66GULFSTREAMER REGATTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27HOBIE CATS/TACKLE SHACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8HOTWIRE/FANS & OTHER PRODUCTS . . . . .33HUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBCINNOVATIVE MARINE SERVICES . . . . . . . .32, 34ISLAND YACHTING CENTRE/GREG KNIGHTON66J/BOATS - MURRAY YACHT SALES . . . . . . .68,BCJSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16KEVANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76KNIGHTON SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35KNIGHTON YACHT BROKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66LEATHER WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33LIGHTHOUSE BUILDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33MANATEES SAILING ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . .19MASSEY YACHT SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC,29MASTHEAD ENTERPRISES . . . . . .35,44,47,66,76MASTMATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33MORGAN INVASION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20MORGAN INVASION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20MUG RACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13MURRAY YACHT SALES/BENETEAU . . . . . .68,BCNATIONAL SAIL SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31NAUTICAL TRADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31NEW JSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16NORTH SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52,76PALM BEACH SAILING CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . .41PATRICIA KNOLL REALTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10PORPOISE USED SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35RB GROVE/UNIVERSAL AND WESTERBEKE . . .30REGATTA POINTE MARINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11REGATTA TIME IN ABACO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17ROHLAND RIGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32RPARTS REFRIGERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SAILING FLORIDA CHARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .33SAILMONSTER.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42SAILORS WHARF BOATYARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9SCHURR SAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53SCUBA CLEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32SCURVY DOG MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43SEA SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46SEA TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75SEAWORTHY GOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34SHADETREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14SNUG HARBOR BOAT WORKS & CO. . . . . . . .47SOLAR LITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12SSMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23ST. AUGUSTINE SAILING ENTERPRISES . . . . . .34ST. BARTS/BENETEAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCSUNCOAST INFLATABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18SUNRISE SAILING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . .32,35TACKLE SHACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8TAMPA SAILING SQUADRON
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Southern Winter Sailing—at 25 DegreesBy John Perkins
It was only 25 degrees when Iarrived in Heber Springs,
Arkansas, on the shores of Greer’sFerry Lake last January. I was bun-dled up in a shirt, a sweater,a parka, two pairs of socks,two pairs of gloves, a hatfrom the Sarasota Yacht Cluband a newly purchased set ofskintight thermal underwearthat I must admit, whenviewing myself in the mirror,made me look almost like aslim Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Normally, at about thistime of day, I’d be loungingaround the Sarasota SailingSquadron sipping on coffee,coke, or a Corona, dependingon what time of day it was. I’dprobably be reading a book,working on a boat, or sailingon a boat in the mild winterweather that is the norm forFlorida this time of year.
But when my aging 82-year-old mother told me thatshe was finally willing toenter a home for the aged, I feltsomething must be wrong, and Imoved here last fall.
I found myself pretty muchknowing no one, looking for some-thing or someone to relate to, so Ichecked on the Internet to relieve myself-pity and angst.
After a day or so, I started get-ting e-mails from fellow sailors whojust happened to live in the area. Iwas informed they had a couple ofactive sailing clubs and invited me tojoin along at the Greer‘s Ferry YachtClub. I jumped at the chance andshowed up, forgetting the freezingconditions, to find a group racing sixboats from a small Catalina to a bigand beautiful Dufour. As I stoodaround shivering with the others, Iwas introduced around and wasasked how I liked the idea of sailingin these conditions. “My face hurts,”was all that came out.
They were all bundled up in thelatest thermal foul weather gear, whileI’d lost feeling in my fingers through
two pairs of gloves, and my feet stungin agony from the cold through myFlorida deck shoes and two pairs ofsocks. But my thermal underwear
worked to perfection. I sweated. I was assigned to crew on an S2
with a couple of experienced hands,and we got off with little incident.The wind was blowing more than alittle fresh, and there were flattenedwhitecaps on the lake. We were slic-ing along at speeds past seven knotswithout burying the lee rail. After afew practice passes by the mark, wecrossed first after the timing hornblasted. The rest of the fleet was notfar behind. It didn’t take long beforea J/boat caught up to us anddoggedly trailed behind us, waitingfor the opportunity to pass. Notlong after she passed us, we passedher. It looked like a real two-boatrace was on.
My crewmates decided the jibthey had up was a little too much forthe tornado-like conditions, and asail change was in order. I shouldmention that we were moving alongat a pretty good clip in adverse con-ditions, and each time spray shotfrom over the bow, it froze onto the
deck. That’s right; IT FROZE ONTOTHE DECK. It made it difficult forthe bow monkey to effect the sailchange but did give the deck a love-
ly, glossy sheen thatresembled abstract, clearepoxy.
The course ran in asort of long, triangularpattern that didn’t usestationary markers as I’mused to. Turns weremade around small, low-lying and nearly unseenislands that were oncemountaintops before theArmy Corps of Engineersbuilt a dam and floodedthe valley. You need tospot the low, bare patchand round that barepatch as closely as possi-ble without tearing outthe keel on some rock.You try to avoid gettingskewered on submergedtreetops that were nevercut down before the
great flood.We crossed the line in second
place but well ahead of the rest of theboats in the fleet. Considering ourboat had a newbie to lake racing, me,I think we did pretty darn good.
I like my fellow crew as theydidn’t get me killed and they weregreat company. They could crack ajoke in between moments of sheerterror—while it was freezing cold. Ireally love the heater in my carwhere I scurried off to at the firstopportunity after docking.
All in all, I had a great time, andthere’s now a huge grin permanentlyfrozen onto my soul.
When I first arrived here inArkansas, I felt that I had died andgone on to some sort of freezingHell. But now I can state that I knowthat there is definitely proof of lifeafter death. It’s that sailing is life inevery condition, and I just had toacclimate to my new changes in latitudes and changes in altitudes.
Death is the absence of sailing.
78 April 2008 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com
Paul and Gary, two local sailors who are used to sailing in 25-degree weather.