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This is Volume I- Issue 9

It is hard to believe that another holidayseason is upon us already. It was over theholidays last year when a couple of us sat downand came up with the idea for Waypoint. Timereally flies when you are having fun and I amhaving a whole lot of fun. I almost feel like it’sChristmas every day for me. I get to spend abunch of time on boats, watching boats, takingpictures of boats and writing about boats.

I remember one Christmas eve a long whileago when I was camped out on the Iraqi border,laying on a rickety cot in an old tent eating somecontraband Pepperidge Farm cookies, listeningto a cassette tape of some Christmas carols andwriting a letter to my wife and baby daughterback in Germany. It was a lonely night butspending Christmas under a beautiful sky, full ofstars, in the middle of the desert in that part ofthe world, was awe inspiring in and of itself.

My time there was short and easy comparedto what others have had to endure serving inIraq, Afghanistan and other dangerous places.Spending the holidays in lonely places awayfrom family and friends just plain stinks. Pleasekeep our military members and civilians who arekeeping watch while we celebrate in yourthoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. Speaking of our military, this time of yearalways brings what I think is one of the best

traditions in sports with the early DecemberArmy/Navy game. I marvel at these kids wholeave it all on the field only to be rewarded witha duty assignment in some hell hole halfwayaround the world. God bless 'em. Navy has hadArmy’s number as of late. I lived in theAnnapolis area for seventeen years, I sail andhave spent a good portion of my life on thewater so you might think I would lean Navy’sway. The fact is that I spent nearly nine veryrewarding years as a soldier. I’ll be pulling forthe Black Knights, as always. I won’t bewatching this year because I will be on the waterat the LMSA Kettle Cup. You can bet it will beon the radio though.

Back to sailing....things slow down a littleregatta wise over the holidays but there is stillplenty going on. There are lights parades inmany places. Clubs have sent us what they haveplanned and you can read about it in the ClubScuttlebutt section.

We occasionally spotlight sailing relatedbusinesses, especially those that give back to thecommunity. We paid a visit to Captain DJMcCabe who runs U-Sail in Sanford which is abusiness that teaches folks how to sail. DJ, anAir Force veteran, has a passion for teachingpeople about sailing and sailboats. Read herstory on page 12 of this issue.

If you need to find a gift for the sailor onyour list we have some suggestions on oursailor’s wish list on page 14. If your are indeedshopping for sailing gear for people and/orboats, please keep our advertising partners inmind. They are small businesses that supportthe North & Central Florida sailing communitiesyear round. I am sure they would appreciateyour business.

Have A Very Merry Christmas!

Sail Fast! Bob

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North & Central Florida Regatta Report: LESC hosts theMC Scow Southeastern Regionals on Lake Eustis, page 4. HSATurkey Trot in Daytona, page 8.

Club Scuttlebutt: What is going on at the clubs, page 6.

USSC-Martin: South Fork High School team takes 1 st Place inNew Orleans, page 6.

Admiral Mudgeon: Pontificates on auxillary power, page 3.Club Directory: A listing of clubs in your area, page 7.Weather: Dean talks sea fog, page 10.Business Spotlight: U-Sail teaches sailing, page 12.Classifieds: Have something to buy or sell? Page 15.Schurr Shot: The best of many great shots, back cover.

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Auxillary Power

Dear Admiral Mudgeon,

What is the best outboard for mysailboat?

Feeling Powerless

Dear Powerless,

While it may not be polite toanswer a question with a question, ithas never stopped me before. Whatkind of boat do you have?Is it a cruiser, a racer, a dinghy, asport boat? Each has its own needs. Cruisers generally want the mostpowerful, most gadgets, available. The lighter and smaller the boat thelighter and smaller the engine should be (generally).

What does it weigh? Pushing four tons of lead laden fiberglass out theinlet against an incoming tide and onshore breeze will not be practical with2 hp short shaft.

What is the cockpit configuration look like? Can you get to theoutboard motor mount to tilt, start, lift, turn, adjust the engine or are yougoing to need cockpit controls?

Where do you sail? Waves and current should be considered whenchoosing your engine. Big waves need a longer shaft and lower motormount, strong current requires additional horsepower and may require achange in propeller pitch.

What kind of sailing do you do? If you do a lot of racing, then thesmallest lightest engine that still does the job is the best. If you spend hourslistening to outboard drone just to get to water big enough to sail, larger,quieter, economical four cycle engines are probably the right choice.Is there a lot of current where you sail? Current is deceptively powerful,and occasionally very inconvenient, get more horses and a bigger prop orlearn the tides/currents and practice being patient. You may also want tocarry an extra fuel tank.

Do you need electric start? Can you start a cantankerous ten horse in apanic by hand? No? Push the button.

Do you need a charging system? Million watt stereo? Microwave?Water heater? Electric water wash-down? Get the charger and buy an extrabattery too.

Do you need electric tilt? Can you lift more than a Heineken or a glassof Merlot? If not, get the tilt, generally only available on eight or morehorses.

Do you want a two cycle or four cycle? To stink or not to stink, to mixor not to mix, to carry a carburetor kit, and tools, or not. They all haveissues.

Do you know the difference? If not, then go with a Sunfish or a cruiserwith a diesel.

Do you need a short shaft, long shaft or extra long shaft? Usually atleast the long shaft (20 inches) is necessary, the short shaft (15 inches) maybe practical on smaller boats with very adjustable motor mounts or evenfixed mounts, in normally flat water, like small lakes or rivers. Extra longshafts (25 inches) may be really beneficial in waves.

Do you know the difference between propeller and an impellor? If notbe prepared to spend a lot of time and money having someone elsemaintain and repair your outboard.

Sailboat outboards are generally between 2 hp and 15 hp although Ihave seen smaller and larger in use. I have seen a 9.9 hp on a 17 footDaysailer and a 2 hp on 25 footer. Four cycles are quieter, but morecomplicated, with small clog-able jets in the carburetor. Two strokes smokeand stink and require mixed fuel or oil injectors.

I have found that the only time an outboard is really necessary is whenit will not work. If you cannot sail your boat everywhere you want it to go,I suggest a lot more practice, a good anchor, a vhf radio, a cell phone and apolicy with Tow Boat US or Sea Tow.

We don’t need no stinking motors.

Admiral MudgeonIf you have questions for the Admiral, email them toadmmudgeon@waypointnews.com. I have an answer for everything.

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Notice the outboard brackets on the sterns of these J24s. It is common formany racing crews to remove their outboard motors and store them belowwhile racing in order to get the weight off the aft end and centered over thekeel.

MC Scows Converge On Lake EustisChampion sailor Rob Seidelman won going away defeating second

place finisher, Jeremy Pape, by 8 points over five races at the 2014 MCScow Southeast Regional Championship hosted by the Lake Eustis SailingClub and held November 8 & 9 on Lake Eustis.

Seidelmann who hails from New Jersey and represents Moor houseMacCausland Sailing started racing in the class in 2009 and has become aforce to be reckoned with. Rob took four bullets and one second place tofinish with a total of 6 points in the five race series with no throw-outs.

Pape, who sails out of the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Georgia sailedwell to finishing 14 points ahead of the third place finisher, local LESCsailor David Mooring.

The pack tightened up from there with Moring finishing with 28points, 2 points ahead of Michael Considine in 4th place. Schurr Sails’Hunter Riddle who is from Pensacola but sails out of LESC finished in 5thplace just nipping Wisconsin’s Craig Eaton by 1 point.

As usual the LESC Race Committee did a great job getting the racingin managing three races on Saturday and two more in light and ficklebreezes on Sunday.

The MC Scow class has a lot planned in the near future on Lake Eustis.The 7th MC Scow Train Wreck Regatta is scheduled for January 30through February 1 st while the class will hold their Mid-WinterChampionship in Eustis over the weekend of March 12-14.

For more information regarding MC Scows and the Lake Eustis SailingClub visit www.lescfl.com.

Full results of the 2014 Southeastern Championship Regatta are postedon the following page.

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LESC’s own David Moring was the top local finisherplacing third overall. Third through sixth place wasseparated by a total of just 9 points over the five races.

Like he did in 4 of 5 races, Rob Seidelmann finishes ahead of everyone elseto take overall honors in the 2014 SE Regional Championship.

Having 34 boats on the line made for some exciting starts.

2014 MC Scow Southeast Regional Championship Overall Results

SYC Plans Festival of Lights & Glitter On theIndian River

It’s time to deck the halls, the bow, the stern, the mast and even theanchor.  It’s time to register for the 27th Annual Southeast VolusiaHoliday Boat Parade, to be held Saturday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.Co-hosted by The Angler’s and Smyrna Yacht Clubs, this year’s paradepromises to be bigger and better than ever. With dozens of areabusinesses sponsoring prizes, including captain’s gift bags full of goodiesand $2,000 in awards for participating boats judged in several categories:Best Overall, Best Sailboat, Best Pontoon/Deckboat, Best over 24’, Bestunder 24’ and the Best Musical.

There is no fee to enter your vessel in the parade.  However,registration forms must be completed and turned in to the MarineDiscovery Center, 520 Barracuda Blvd., New Smyrna Beach by noonDec. 12th.

The boat parade course will begin by the park in downtownEdgewater and follow to downtown New Smyrna Beach’s WaterfrontLoop.   The judging stand will be located at Riverside Park, New SmyrnaBeach.

Catch the holiday spirit, deck your deck, light the lights, and play theholiday CDs with gusto at our hometown’s “Festival of lights and glitteron the Indian River.”Registration forms can be downloaded at:http://www.smyrnayachtclub.com/ or picked up at the Smyrna YachtClub, Angler’s Yacht Club, Marine Discover Center and various marinasin the greater New Smyrna Beach area.

USSC- South Fork Sailing Team Wins Silver  Five members of the South Fork High School sailing team competedin the Great Oaks National Invitational at South Yacht Club in NewOrleans on November 22 and 23.  They competed in Collegiate 420sailboats and won first place in the Silver Division.  The members who competed were Nick Ochalek, Trevor Tigges,Katie Bornarth, Andrew Hammond and Trevor Bornarth.  The two day regatta was held on Lake Pontchartrain and winds werebetween 14 to 20 knots both days making for exciting racing. This wasthe first time the team had ever competed at a national high school eventmaking it a great team learning experience.The races are held under the auspices of the South Atlantic InterscholasticSailing Association.  The South Fork High School team and five other high school teamsare based at the US Sailing Center of Martin County in Jensen Beach.

Ft. Pierce Yacht Club Plans Final Fall Series RaceThe Fort Pierce Yacht Club finishes its fall series December 6 with an

offshore 7 mile race.  Racing will start again in 2015 with two Januaryraces and three in February including its 6th Annual Regatta on Feb 13-15, 2015, a sailing event that is held offshore with local and visitingsailing enthusiasts. Our goal has been to promote sailing to all age groupsstarting with the youth sailing program and extending to our octogenariangroup. The regatta is the highlight of our sailing yea.  Having notified 7area yacht clubs, FPYC is expecting an above average turnout.

The Saturday race is a 18 mile race with progressive starts; two backto back races will be held on Sunday.  Races are handicapped inaccordance with handicaps assigned by the Melbourne Yacht ClubHandicap Committee.   All levels of sailing enthusiasts are encouraged toattend and participate in Saturday's and Sunday’s regatta. We offer acruiser-friendly class for the casual sailor and a racing class is availablefor the serious. Interested boat captains and crew are invited to attend theskipper's meeting which will be held Friday Feb 13 at the F.P.Y.C. at 8p.m., following a BBQ for attendees and guests at. 700 N. Indian RiverDrive. Pre-regatta registration is encouraged .

For  registration information and to learn more about upcomingevents, visit www.ftpierceyachtclub.homestead.com

Ocala Sailing Club NewsThe Ocala Sailing Club in central Florida continues with its active fall

calendar. We recently completed the popular Annual Sunset HarborChallenge, Around the Lake Regatta and for the first time, we added aCruise on Crescent Lake. Both were very well attended.

Our fall series of races, newly dubbed this year the OSC Rum Serieswhich is our prep for the spring Regatta, has been moving right alongdespite being rained out on November 22. We will take a break throughthe December holidays then the next Rum Race will be held on January18 on Lake Weir.

Upcoming is our Annual Christmas Party held at the Commodore’s(Art Twitchell) house on December 13th. For more details on our races ormeetings, please see our website: www.ocalasailingclub.org. Have a Safeand Perfect Winds Holiday!!

Titusville Sailing Club Plans New Years Day RaceThe Titusville Sailing Club is having a New Years Day Race,

skippers meeting at ten in the club house. No handicap, first boat to finishwins. Two headsails are permitted. Boats over 18 ft,. Contact: Carl Jones,Commodore, 321-269-2449. Race is approximately 5.5 miles. "Great FunRace".

Club Scuttlebutt continued on page 14Send Your Club’s News To: clubnews@waypointnews.com

Team members Nick Ochalek, Trevor Tigges, Katie Bornarth, AndrewHammond and Trevor Bornarth placed first in the Silver Division.

Close sailing at the OSC Sunset Harbor Challenge.

Cruising & Sailing Club Directory

To be added to this list send your clubinfo to clubnews@waypointnews.com

The Central Florida Yacht ClubOrlando, FL

www.cfyc.com

Crescent City Yacht ClubP.O. Box 121

Crescent City, FL 32112www.cc-yc.com

East Coast Sailing AssociationPO Box 372054

Satellite Beach, FL 32937www.ecsasail.com

Epping Forest Yacht Club1830 Epping Forest Dr.Jacksonville, FL 32217

(904) 739-7150www.efyc.org

The Florida Yacht Club5210 Yacht Club DriveJacksonville, FL 32210

(904) 387-1653www.thefloridayachtclub.org

Fort Pierce Yacht ClubPO Box 3108

Fort Pierce, FL 34948-3108www.ftpierceyachtclub.Homestead.com

Halifax River Yacht Club331 S. Beach St.

Daytona Beach, FL 32114(904) 255-7459www.hryc.com

Halifax Sailing AssociationPO Box 2031

Daytona Beach, FL  32115-2031www.halifaxsailing.org

Indian River Yacht ClubP.O. Box 992

Cocoa, Fl 32923-0992www.iryc.org

Lake Eustis Sailing Club1310 CR 452

Eustis, FL 32726www.lakeeustissailingclub.org

Lake Monroe Sailing Association, Inc.P.O. Box 297

Sanford, FL 32771(321) 578-8364

http://www.flalmsa.org/

Melbourne Yacht Club1202 E. River Drive

Melbourne, FL 32901(321) 768-9921

www.melbourneyachtclub.com

Mount Dora Yacht ClubP.O. Box 876

Mount Dora, Florida 32756(352) 383-3188

www.mountdorayachtclub.com

Navy Jax Yacht ClubPO Box 29

Jacksonville FL 32212(904) 778-0805

www.navyjaxyachtclub.com

North Florida Cruising ClubP.O. Box 24268

Jacksonville, FL 32241http://nfccsail.com

Ocala Sailing ClubP.O. Box 2091

Ocala, FL  34478www.ocalasailingclub.org

Palatka Yacht Club131 Crystal Cove Drive

Palatka, FL 32178(888) 851-1811

www.palatkayachtclub.org

Port Canaveral Yacht Club910 Mullett Drive

Port Canaveral, FL 32920(321) 784-2292

http://portcanaveralyachtclub.com

Rat Island Yacht ClubP.O. Box 1053

San Mateo, FL 32187www.ratisland.com

Rudder Club of Jacksonville533 Malaga Avenue

Orange Park, FL 32073(904) 264-4094

www.rudderclub.com

Sailing Club of Central FloridaLake Baldwin / Winter Park /

Orlando, FL Areawww.thesailingclub.us

Smyrna Yacht ClubP.O. Box 560

New Smyrna FL 32170(386) 663-7322

www.smyrnayachtclub.com

St. Augustine Yacht Club442 Ocean Vista Avenue

St. Augustine, Florida 32080(904) 824-9725

www.staugustineyachtclub.com

St. Lucie Saiing Clubwww.stluciesailingclub.org

Titusville Sailing ClubPO Box 2791

Titusville, FL 32781-2791www.sailtitusville.com

USSC Martin County1955 NE Indian River Dr.Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Blowin Like StinkAt The HSA TurkeyTrot Regatta A building northerly breezeahead of a cold front was thestory of the day at the HalifaxSailing Association’s TurkeyTrot Regatta held November15th on the Halifax River inDaytona Beach. 28 boats in three classesstarted in a steady 10-12 knotsof breeze with occasional guststo 15. All indications were thatit would be a great day for somefast sailing. By the end of therace only 10 boats were able tofinish in the steady 25 knotshonking out of the north. The 12 boats racing in the

centerboard/dinghy class expectedly had the toughest time. Craig Oultontopped the the five boats that finished in the class by sailing his Sunfishinto first place.

Sea Breezin skippered by Steve Caron was the only multihull that man-aged to cross the finish line in that fleet thus taking first place honors. The seven boats in the Keelboat class were a little better equipped forthe conditions with four boats finishing. John Kitchener’s Crazy Miss Dai-sy finished 1st while Adverse Yaw skippered by Joel Hurley and a crew ofEmbry Riddle sailors finished 2nd. Trisha Gibbons and crew sailed Orioninto 3rd place. After the exciting day on the water the sailors enjoyed a turkey dinnerwith all of the trimmings under the HSA pavilion. For more information about HSA and all of their sailing activities visitwww.halifaxsailing.org. Full results of this regatta are available atwww.regattanetwork.com/event/9213. Steve Caron & crew sailed Sea Breezin into first place in the Multihull

division.

Trisha Gibbons in the companionway calling the shots on Orion. TheOrion crew would go on to place 3rd in the Keelboat division.

Craig Oulton rounds the leeward mark onhis way to an overall 1st in the Dinghydivision.

John Kitchener at the helm of Crazy Miss Daisy. The skipper and crew sailed theSan Juan 21 into first place in the Keelboat division.

Joel Hurley & the Riddle crew aboard Adverse Yaw implement the “bubbletakedown” after rounding the leeward mark at the Turkey Trot Regatta.

Jt was a tough day in the dinghy fleet as many sailors ended up in thisposition. HSA chase boats were kept busy and did a great job on the course.

Sea Fog By Dean Vanderbleek

The fog comeson little cat feet.It sits lookingover harbor and cityon silent haunchesand then moves on.-Carl Sandbug

FOG IN FLORIDAThe main period for fog formation in Florida is late fall, winter and

early spring. December, on average, has the greatest number of days withfog observed in east central Florida. Along Florida’s east coast, fogformation is observed on 13 days in Ft. Pierce, 15 days in Daytona Beach,and 18 days in Jacksonville.

Causes of FogOn clear nights when there is little cloud cover to absorb and scatter

the infrared energy absorbed by land during the day, it escapes into space.This process is called radiational cooling since it tends to cool the groundin the process. The cooling ground in turn cools the air immediately aboveit. Given sufficient low level moisture in the atmosphere near the surface,this allows the water vapor in the air close to the ground to condense intotiny cloud droplets. The water vapor (an invisible gas), cools and turns intoa mist of suspended drops of water (fog). This is the main mechanism forfog formation in Florida. Cloud cover tends to reduce the density of fog byslowing down the cooling process. Wind also tends to disrupt fogformation by allowing the cooling moist air near the ground to mix withwarmer and often drier aloft.

The second mechanism for fog production in Florida is advection, orthe movement of air along a surface. Advection fog occurs when warmand moist air off the Atlantic Ocean moves (or "advects") over coolernearshore waters. Advection fog is less prevalent than radiation fog. Itsformation may be induced in the winter by maritime modified airassociated with “back door” cold fronts slipping down the Florida eastcoast north of Cape Canaveral. As with radiation fog, rapid coolingcondenses the water vapor into fog. Fog may also form from both radiationand advection occurring in unison.

Fog becomes dense when the visibility is lowered to a quarter of a mileor less. If dense fog is predicted or observed over a large area, the NationalWeather Service will issue a Dense Fog Advisory. For marine interests,the potential for dense fog is mentioned in the Coastal Waters Forecast andin Marine Weather Statements as needed.

Sea FogSea fog is defined as "a type of advection fog formed when air that has

been lying over a warm water surface is transported over a colder watersurface such as the shelf waters in the Atlantic just off Florida’s east coast,resulting in cooling of the lower layer of air below its dewpoint"(American Meteorology Society). When the dewpoint is close to thesurface water temperature, sea fog may form when the parcel of air justabove the water's surface cools to saturation, condenses, and produce fogdroplets.

Forecasting for sea fog can be difficult because of coastal observationsites are less numerous than on land. When forecasting for sea fog, it isimportant to look at coastal observation site data. Temperature and windobservations from multiple stations, including ship reports, are needed toaccurately predict and monitor sea fog formation. Once sea fog hasformed, it can be analyzed remotely by consulting satellite images.Meteorologists at the National Weather Service analyze sea fog at night byexamining the IR channel of a satellite or by using what is known as the

fog product. The fog product examines the outgoing radiation between 11microns and 3.9 microns. This particular fog product may not be availableto all forecasters, such as those who work at television stations. Whentechnology such as this is not available, it can be particularly difficult tomake an accurate sea fog forecast. In situations such as this, forecastersmust rely on products issued by the local National Weather Service Office.Marine forecast discussions will usually contain information about sea fogif it is occurring in the forecast area. An accurate forecast is crucial, especially to recreational boaters andthose who make a living through marine jobs such as fishing. Aninaccurate forecast of sea fog can be dangerous or even deadly if marinersare not aware of the reduced visibility and fail to plan accordingly.

Dense Fog Safety RulesThe following recommendations for boaters should be observed to

safely operate vessels in dense fog. Sound signals to let other boaters knowwhere you are located. For powerboats underway - one prolonged blast ofthe horn at intervals of not more than two minutes. For anchored vessels,vessels actively fishing, or sailboats under sail alone - one prolonged blastof the horn plus two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes.

A commercial fishing boat makes it’s way through heavy fog. Most seasonedFlorida sailors have experienced similar situations. Image NOAA

Consider postponing your trip until the fog clears. If already underway,maintain good situational awareness by keeping close track of yourposition relative to shoals, points of land and other vessels. If visibility istoo poor to safely navigate, consider finding a safe, out of the wayanchorage until conditions improve.

Fog Forecasting DifficultiesIn addition to forecasting the formation, it is difficult to predict exactly

when sea fog will lift. Forecasts generally avoid stating an exact time thatthe fog will lift, instead providing a close approximation based onexamination of the temperature predictions of forecast modelscomplimented by actual observations to predict fog dissipation.

Close examination of forecast models, surface charts and coastalobservations will help mariners recognize situations that are favorable forthe formation of sea fog. Though access to advanced forecasting tools suchas the fog product used by the National Weather Service is limited, reportsthat are relayed to the NWS office, as well as first-hand reports fromobservers, provide invaluable information to anticipate fog formation. Anyone boating along the Florida east coast should always rememberto check the forecast for sea fog during the late fall, winter and earlyspring.

In conclusion, sea fog is a difficult event to forecast. The best way toanticipate and plan for sea fog, as well as other weather events, is toobserve local marine weather and heed forecasts for when fog is likely tooccur. Mariners who have lived in an area for a while generally getfamiliar with weather patterns that influence the area, so a good way tolearn about the local occurrence of sea fog and the effects it has on marineareas is to consult others who work or recreate on the water.

The following are links to resources to learn more about fogterminology and forecasting:http://theweatherprediction.com/fog/http://www.lawrencevilleweather.com/fogmaps/southeast

December AveragesDaily high/low temperatures: 73-68F / 54-49FAverage rainfall: 2.6”Average wind speed/direction: NW/N/NE 7-9 mph

Notable December Weather Events

December 1-2, 1925 - Extremely rare December Hurricane made landfallsouth of Tampa Bay early on the 1st, weakened to a tropical storm as itcrossed central Florida, and exited around St. Augustine. The stormregained Hurricane strength off Jacksonville late on the 1st. Heavy raincontinued over northeast Florida on the 2nd. Gale force winds werereported from the Keys to Jacksonville and loss of life exceeded 50,mostly on ships at sea.

December 5, 1977 - A tornado touched down in Palatka and moved acrossthe St. Johns River. A fisherman in a small boat was drowned. One manwas seriously injured when a marina collapsed on him.

December 13-14, 1962 - Severe Cold Outbreak caused by a huge arctichigh brought all-time record lows for December to over 3-dozen cities.Lows ranged from the single digit and teens in north Florida to the 20scentral and low 30s south. Lows reached 5 degrees in DeFuniak Springs,30 in Fort Lauderdale, 22 in Melbourne, 27 in Naples, 12 in Gainesville,22 in St. Petersburg, and 29 in Hollywood.

December 27, 1996 - Dense fog developed across West and SouthwestFlorida during the predawn through late morning. Visibilities dropped tonear zero at a few locations but consistently were reported at 1/8 of a mileover West and Southwest Florida observational sites through mid-morning. Patchy dense fog lingered along coastal waterways and bays ofWest Central Florida through late morning. At 11:20 am, motoristsheading northbound on the Pinellas County side of the Sunshine SkywayBridge descended from the center span in sunshine and unlimited visibilityinto a patch of dense fog near sea-level. A chain reaction of vehicle

accidents occurred on the northbound lane followed by a similar chainreaction of accidents by rubber-neckers in the southbound lane. In total,fifty-four vehicles were involved in the fog-related accident. Of the fifty-four vehicles, 38 were automobiles, 11 were pick-up trucks, and 5 weresemi-tractor trailer trucks. One 69 year old female fatality occurred whenher vehicle was crushed between a car carrier and a flatbed truck. Thirty(30) persons were injured in the mishap.

Additional LinksCheck out my regularly updated surf forecast (Cape Canaveral to

Jacksonville) wind/wave forecast page (updated daily), with weatherforecasting links: http://surf-station.com/north-florida-surf-forecast/

I welcome input! Please feel free to send questions or comments,submit weather quotes, and share your local weather knowledge todean@waypointnews.com.

STAY CLOSER, GO FURTHER.

U-Sail Central Florida

DJ McCabe left the corporate ITworld in 2000 with plans to become asailing instructor. Fast forward to2014 and Captain DJ McCabe is theowner operator of U-Sail CentralFlorida, the “go-to” place in theseparts if you want to learn how to sail.

DJ is a sailor. She has skippered her own boats and crewed forothers in more races and cruises than most folks will see in a lifetime onthe water and she has the stories to go with the miles under her keel. Sheis able to draw from her own experiences, such as having a boat she wasracing once in Canaveral being struck by lightning, to enhance theinstruction she provides to her students.

Captain McCabe began sailing in college at North Texas Universityas a hobby and it quickly became a passion. She moved to Florida in1985 to accept a job with an information technology hardware firm andthough she worked long hours, she still managed to find time for sailing.She later accepted a position with Seagate Technologies serving as aninstructor, writing training materials and traveling around the countryteaching other Seagate employees about the company’s products thusplanting the seeds for her passion for helping others learn.

“I always wanted to be a sailing instructor and when Seagate shutdown and moved out west I saw it as my opportunity to do it,” she stateswhile explaining how she transitioned to from corporate exec to sailingguru. “In 2000 I went and got my Captain’s license and got certified toteach,” she added. Her first gig turned out to be a long one as she wasone of the original crew at the Fun Maritime Academy working as asailing instructor until the economy and Tropical Storm Fay wreakedhavoc on the business forcing it to close in 2008.

Undeterred, DJ started U-Sail using a Seidelmann 30 as the companyoffice and teaching sailing on a Precision 21. She was able to move herbusiness to its present location when a power boat rental business that hadoccupied the spot went belly up. Since then her training fleet has grownto seven boats and a dinghy.

U-Sail is located at Monroe Harbor Marina in Sanford in a cool littlefloating office referred to as “The Chart Room” down on the pier. It isfull of sailing artifacts, photos, instruments, textbooks, magazines, boatparts, line and of course charts. The school boasts a long list of formerstudents from near and far. Recently a family traveled from China to

learn how to sail together. Another couple from New England, who hadattended the basic sailing course on Lake Monroe, hired Captain McCabeto come to Boston and teach them the coastal navigation class aboard aCal 39 they had chartered.

U-Sail offers a wide range of sailing instruction. You can take a basicintroduction to sailing course, earn various American Sailing Association(ASA) certifications and even obtain the International CompetencyCertification (ICC). U-Sail also conducts corporate team building eventshaving recently hosted a group from Lockheed Martin.

In addition to sailing instruction, U-Sail also offers a unique way forproficient sailors to get out on the water without the hassles of boatownership. The “Sail & Save” Program allows members to sail boatsfrom the U-Sail fleet for extremely reasonable rates.

To learn more about what U-Sail can do for you contact Captain DJMcCabe at (407) 330-0633 or visit www.lescfl.com.

U-Sail is proud to again sponsor Sanford’s AnnualIlluminated Christmas Boat Parade on December 20thbeginning at 5:30 PM.

Captain DJ McCabe, proprietor of U-Sail Central Florida stands in front of thesailing school’s floating office known as “The Chart Room” located atMonroe Harbor Marina on Lake Monroe in Sanford.

Some last minute gift ideas for the salty dog onyour list......

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The Coast Sport Jackets is a highly versatilejacket, ideal for inshore, coastal andgeneral boating use. It is made from 3 Dotlaminated fabric which is breathable,durable and comfortable. We found it atnumerous places ionline n the $130 range.

The performance cut of the Coastal RacerJacket makes it ideal for fast-paced regattaracing without compromising any of thefeatures you’d expect to see on a coastalgarment. Made from 3 DotTM laminatedfabric, creating a waterproof, windproofand breathable shell that is incrediblycomfortable to wear. Runs a bit over $200at online retailers.

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Give a gift that will be an unforgettablelife experience. Good for Birthdays,Holidays, Graduation, Mothers Day,Fathers Day or for that special personwho has always dreamed of sailing.Located on Lake Monroe in Sanford.(407) 330-0633.

Deluxe stainless steel housing rigging knife withscrew driver, marlin spike, shackel key andlanyard loop. Every serious sailor should have agood knife in his pocket or on a lanyard. This isa decent knife at a very decent price. Numerousretailers stock it and it sells in the $20 range.

This was PracticalSailor’s top choice. SPF50 sunscreen that canbe found just aboutanywhere for under $10.

These “Amara”synthetic leather glovesare a rugged basic glovethat is tough and resistshrinkage. Should be ineveryone’s gear bag ata price of around $25.

Lake Eustis Final November Race Report The windy Saturday and windier Sunday kept a lot of the sailors awayfrom the Lake Eustis Sailing Club but the few that came had exciting sailsespecially on Sunday. Sunday the Laser sailors stayed out for another halfhour after the races just speed sailing though the waves.Commode David Helmick lead the MC group with Scott Tellima and DavidMoring following. Francois Simon was first Flying Scot, Gus Chennellssecond, and Dean Grimes third. Jim Lingeman was the only Wayfarer to sail. First in the Laser group was Rob Krentel. Aaron Pennington was secondand Jerry Beck third. Leading the youth Lasers was Leah Harper, followedby Will Todd and Ashley Sentuck. Instruction for Youth continues every Saturday and club Racing returns intwo weeks.

St. Augustine Yacht Club Regatta of LightsInformationFrom the St Augustine YC website - www.staugustineyachtclub.com - aboutSt Augustine's 2014 Regatta of Lights on Dec 13 at 6:00 pm:

"Annual holiday parade of motorized vessels – sailboats, trawlers,shrimp boats  and many other vessels all-a-glitter with brilliant lighteddisplays ranging from patriotic to whimsical.  Awards will be made for thebest theme, most colorful, best in class and best overall.  Beginning at 6p.m., the boats will light up St. Augustine's Matanzas Bay between theBridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos."

There's an entry form if you click on 2014 Regatta of Lights.  Entrantscan register on-line or use the form.  Non-members need to create a newaccount to register on-line.

Dan Floryan, Past Commodore, is the contact person and can be reachedvia email at dfloryan1@comcast.net.

Boaters Must Speak Up Now On Anchoring inFlorida

FWC Online Survey Closes Dec. 7WHAT: In 2009, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation that stoppedlocal governments from placing inconsistent and often onerous restrictionson anchoring. During the 2014 Florida legislative session there were strongattempts to repeal part of this prohibition. While these changes weredefeated, there will likely be new legislation introduced in the spring thatwould grant local governments the authority to regulate anchoring in theirmunicipalities. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC) is now asking for comments on possible changes to Florida’sanchoring laws. It is important to take the FWC survey to register youropinions on anchoring restrictions to help influence what could be allowedby the state legislature.

WHY: Boat Owners Association of The United States would like to ensurethat active, responsible cruising boaters help the state understand whatworks and what doesn’t when it comes to anchoring laws in the SunshineState. If having a full range of anchoring and mooring options are importantto your cruising in Florida, this is a critical time to share your views withFWC about potential anchoring regulations.

HOW: Take the FWC survey and file your comments at:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AnchoringSurveyFor additional survey information, visit the FWC websiteat http://myfwc.com/boating/anchoring-mooring/. More information onanchoring in Florida is at http://www.boatus.com/gov/floridaanchoring.asp.

WHEN: Boaters only have until midnight Sunday, December 7, 2014 tocomplete the survey and file any comments they may have.

WHO: Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) fightsagainst unfair federal taxes, fees and regulations that single out boat ownersand works with state agencies to promote boating laws that make sense.www.BoatUS.com

About BoatUS:Boat Owners Association of The United States is the nation’s leading advocate forrecreational boaters providing its over half-million members with governmentrepresentation, services such as 24-hour dispatch, on water boat towing as well asroadside assistance for boat trailers and tow vehicles, feature-packed boatinsurance programs, money-saving benefits including marina and servicediscounts, and vital information that improves recreational boating. Its member-funded BoatUS Foundation is a national leader promoting safe, clean andresponsible boating and offers range of boating safety courses – including 33 freestate courses – that can be found at BoatUS.org/courses.

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U-SAIL continues a tradition with theannual Sanford’s Illuminated Christmas Boat Parade

Sanford, FL - The annual Sanford’s Illuminated Christmas BoatParade on Lake Monroe will be held on December 20th, 2014,beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Participants are eligible for awards andcash prizes with the judging being completed by popular vote andgranted at the Riverwalk Pizzeria following the parade. Theparade is open to anyone who wants to decorate their boat with aholiday theme and join in the on-the-water event. The best placeto watch the parade will be from Marina Isle, the SanfordRiverwalk just east of Marina Isle, and Veterans Memorial Park.

Parade Route – The route starts at Marker (red) 6 outside ofMonroe Harbour Marina’s east basin then will continue westaround Marker (green) 5 (west of Veterans Memorial Park) thenback to the starting mark. U-SAIL of Central Florida is hosting theannual boat parade this year

Registration -   Registration will be held at U-SAIL of CentralFlorida in “The Chart Room” located at 531 N. Palmetto Ave., A-Dock Sanford Florida.  Information, registration forms and chartswill be available U-SAIL prior to the event.  The Captain’s Meetingwill be held at 4pm by the City Ramps and all skippers are urgedto attend.

The Boat Parade is hosted by U-SAIL of Central Florida andsponsored by: Charles Davis, Nationwide Insurance; Lake MonroeSailing Association; Bob Duncan, Allstate Insurance Agency;Monroe’s on the Lake; Monroe Harbour Marina; Ahoy Marine; AceHardware of Sanford; Taste of Thyme Café. A portion of theproceeds will go benefit to the “Hands Across the Sea” a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  “Hands Across the Sea” mission is tohelp funds books to raise the literacy levels of the EasternCaribbean children.

The entry fee for this event is $25.Entry forms are available atwww.usail.com. For more information or to donate to “HandsAcross the Sea”, phone 407-330-0633 or emailisail@usailflorida.com.

Kevin Briggs crossesthe line just aheadof Trisha End at the2014 MC ScowSoutheast RegionalChampionship heldNovember 8 & 9 onLake Eustis. TheLake Eustis SailingClub hosted theregatta.

There are more picturesof this regatta and otherson Facebook andwaypointnews.com.

Willie Blevins is a Central Florida basedsailor who has sailed and taught sailingfor a long time on a wide variety of boats.He has a knack for translating what mostof us feel when sailing to words on paper.Currently he races his San Juan 21 withthe LMSA on Lake Monroe. You canread more of his musings on his blog athttp://sailorsboatyard.com.