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Preservation Shipyard. The group wasafforded the rare opportunity to get up-close and personal with the Charles W.Morgan whale ship. They climbed under the scaffolding where the vessel was dry-docked, and Quentin Snediker, theMystic Seaport Shipyard Director,explained the restoration processes indetail, as humidifiers misted the boat’stopsides, prepping the 172 year old shipfor its launching on July 21st.

The weekend, coinciding with theSeaport’s 34th Annual Sea Music Festival,was ideal. Not only did Brewer customersenjoy the permanent exhibits around themuseum, but also the music performed onthe many stages erected around the entireSeaport campus. Wandering from venueto venue, visitors took in the atmosphereof a 19th century nautical village filledwith folk music. The Rendezvousculminated in an evening “Docktail” party where Brewer customers had achance to socialize with each other as well as with BYY managers.

The Brewer Rendezvous that followed were much the same—with music,museums, and mingling among members and staff from all Brewer yards.The goal was to facilitate cruising, foster camaraderie, and say “thank you”to loyal BYY customers. With discounted dockage rates, reduced admissioncosts, exclusive access, and private tours, BYY Rendezvous participants

The tail end of Tropical Storm Andrea was stillpassing through as veteran sailors Chris and SuzieGrimes of Brewer Wickford Cove Marina calmly—and skillfully—pulled into Mystic Seaport,lowering their fender-boards and adjusting theirdock lines as they snugged up to the bulkhead atthe North End of the harbor. Despite the nastyweather, they were greeted with a welcome totebag and Brewer Yacht Yard (BYY) burgee,complimentary gifts for joining the first BrewerRendezvous. The next morning, after all foulweather gear was shed, a new burgee was flyingproudly from beneath a spreader aboard theGrimes’s 50-foot sailboat, Arn-Inin. The sun, alongwith several other BYY boats, soon appeared andthe first-ever Brewer Rendezvous was officiallyunderway!

Rendezvous participants, consisting of Gold andGreen Card Members from seven different Brewermarinas, enjoyed coffee and pastries beforeattending a private tour of the Henry B. DuPont

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EditorKristin Peterson

Brewer South Freeport Marine

Directors of MarketingDouglas Domenie

Brewer Dauntless Shipyard & Marina

Lynn OliverBrewer Yacht Yard Group

Design and ProductionTina Kelsey

Kelsey Creative

Tide Watch is a newsletter created in-housespecifically for Brewer Yacht Yard customersand staff. It is published twice a year. Over15,000 copies of each issue are direct-mailedin May and October, at the open and close ofeach boating season. We welcome feedback,contributions, questions, and ideas.

While we enjoy sharing our stories with you,we also have an interest in hearing your stories. If you cruise between Brewer YachtYards this season, let us know where you’vebeen and how you’ve spent your time. Feelfree to enclose pictures; we may include themin a future edition.

Kristin PetersonTide Watch Editorc/o Brewer South Freeport MarinePO Box 119South Freeport, ME 04078(207) 865-3181tidewatch@byy.com

BREWER’S 50TH2014 marks Brewer Yacht Yards’ 50thAnniversary. Be sure to keep an eye out fornews and events relating to this specialmilestone. “For our 50th, we’ll be celebrat-ing our customers by supporting them withmore of the things they like to do on andwith their boats,” says Lynn Oliver,Director of Marketing. In the coming year,watch for 50th Anniversary informationvia eBlasts from your Brewer home port,and via Brewer’s Facebook and Twitteraccounts.

The average Brewer Yacht Yard sits on five acres and is home to about 250 slips.A Brewer yard – one to the next – is similar in both appearance and attitude, yeteach facility maintains qualities unique to its location. A Brewer yard is a quaintfacility with cedar-shingled shops, a pool, and a deck at the head of a river. ABrewer yard is an expansive modern property with heated buildings, a picnic area,and state-of-the art equipment situated on the banks of a beautiful bay. A Breweryard is a family-friendly, recreational fishing port on a quiet estuary. Whether inNew York, Maine, or somewhere in between, there’s a Brewer Yacht Yard foreveryone! Small boat owners. Wooden boat owners. Mega yacht captains.Gunkholers. Circumnavigators. Sport fishermen. Commercial fishermen. Round-the-can racers. Ocean goers. Brewer Yacht Yards come in all shapes and sizes.

“I think many Brewer yards fit or follow the personality of the managers, and thecustom of the area,” says Doug Domenie, General Manager of Brewer DauntlessShipyard & Marina. “Boat owners will find certain service and facilities standardsat any Brewer yard, but the personalities of the managers and staff can reallydictate the experience.”

When Brewer Yacht Yards began 50 years ago the focus was on quality yachtservice. With time, the Brewer experience grew to encompass creature comforts,with added emphasis on appearance and amenities. This helped to attract not justavid yachtsmen, but their families too. With a commitment to reinvesting ineach of its properties, Brewer Yacht Yards grew steadily, acquiring a yard almostevery other year. The group kept advancing service capabilities throughequipment acquisitions, technical training, and certifications, never losing site ofthe desire to improve facilities for both staff and members alike. Today, BrewerYacht Yards is building on these efforts, with new emphasis on expanding marinaactivities, thereby adding even more value to the Brewer membership experience.

“Brewer yards are all different, but all endeavor to provide outstanding customerservice,” says Jack Brewer, Founder and CEO.

This season, to better meet the needs of boaters, Brewer Yacht Yards offeredmembers a variety of new programs. These include: rendezvous for cruisers;picnics for families; seamanship seminars for old salts; classes just for women;evening concerts; morning coffees; charitable events; mechanical seminars;fishing tournaments; and race preparation seminars…just to name a few.

By reaching out to members and bringing slip neighbors together we share ourknowledge, learn from your experiences, get to know one another better and,ultimately, further strengthen the Brewer Yacht Yard community, combiningquality yacht service with fun for all. �

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received benefits inaccessible to the average cruiser at some ofthe most sought after locations in the Northeast. “The cost isno different really than going out on a weekend trip to someother place in New England,” Chris Grimes pointed out.

For the BYY Rendezvous in Bath, Maine customers traveled upthe scenic Kennebec River to the Maine Maritime Museumwhere they were greeted the first evening to a performance bythe “Squid Jiggers” as part of the Saltwater Celtic MusicFestival. The following day, after the customary BYYRendezvous morning coffee, the Brewer group explored themuseum, received a private lecture, and had the opportunity totake a trolley next door to Bath Iron Works for a tour of theship building facilities.

The BYY Bristol Rendezvous at the Herreshoff Marine Museumand America’s Cup Hall of Fame, saw fantastic weather andquite a large turn out. Even their arrival in stormy weather atMystic didn’t dampen the Grimes’ Rendezvous experience.They sailed up Narragansett Bay and once again took part inthe activities that Brewer had planned. Adam Langerman ofHerreshoff Designs, partner of Halsey Herreshoff, grandson oflegendary naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff, led the tour ofthe Model Room and Work Shop. In this section of themuseum, not typically open to the public, Rendezvousparticipants learned about Captain Nat’s design andboatbuilding process. Afterwards, members had the opportunityto watch a video on the history of the America’s Cup at theAmerica’s Cup Hall of Fame and explore the breathtaking Hallof Boats dominated by glistening brightwork. As an addedbonus, they traveled up the street to where a team of volunteersdiligently worked on The Reliance project—building a one-sixthscale model of Herreshoff’s 1903 America’s Cup defender andthe longest, single masted ship ever built. For anyone with aninterest in nautical engineering, the morning spent atHerreshoff was an absolute treat. “I would come back again,”said Suzie.

After exploring all that Bristol has to offer from bike paths,antique shops, fine dinning, and historic mansions, Brewermembers met back under the tent at Herreshoff’s waterfront fora “Docktail” party just before sunset. “It’s a good time to meet,”Chris mentioned, “especially to catch up with Brewer’s people.To me, it’s great. We love it.” Plus, said Suzie, “You’ve got to getthe BYY bag!”

In keeping with the theme, the Salem Rendezvous, at BrewerHawthorne Cove Marina, featured a private, guided tour of thefamed House of the Seven Gables, just a quick walk from theyard. The “Docktail” party included live music at the yard butthe main attraction had to be the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival.The festival, which annually attracts music fans from all overwas held Saturday and Sunday just down the street from themarina. Hawthorne Cove customers and Rendezvousparticipants alike accessed the concert site via complimentarylaunch service from the marina, or by foot. Because thisRendezvous was held at a Brewer yard, it was also a terrificopportunity for Green and Gold Card holders to use their freetransient nights.

Many of the boats that missed out on visiting Mystic Seaport inJune, due to weather concerns, got a second chance to do so inSeptember during the final BYY get-together of the season.

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Once again BYY provided not only a great opportunity tosocialize, but also another behind the scenes look at theSeaport.

All told, boats from 16 of Brewer’s 22 marinas attended atleast one of five BYY Rendezvous in four locations,throughout the summer. The Brewer Yacht Yard group looksforward to hosting more similar events in the future, andcontinuing to show appreciation for members with events thatmake cruising enjoyable, easier, and more fun. When it comesto joining the Rendezvous, Chris Grimes puts it best. “It’s a nobrainer. It’s just a great thing.”

To view our “Why Rendezvous?” and other BYY videos producedby our in-house media team, subscribe to YouTube Channelhttp://www.youtube.com/yachtyards �

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Last fall, while many boat owners faced the difficult reality thattheir boats were likely totaled by Superstorm Sandy, one boatowner made the bold decision to move quickly and have his 52foot racer repaired. After floating off her stands in a boat yardin Mamaroneck, New York, where Sandy’s winds reached 100mph (broadside) and the tidal surge reached five and half feet,this 52 foot sailboat was found laid over on her side. In theaftermath, it was determined that her hull structure had failedat the keel bolts, the rudder was damaged beyond repair, andwater had filled the port side to deck level.

At the suggestion of a fellow yacht club member, whose J/122had suffered similar damage the year before, the ownerconsidered having the boat repaired by Brewer Yacht Yards’Pilots Point facility in Westbrook, Connecticut. Within days,calls, emails, and photos were exchanged with Pilots Point’sGeneral Manager, Jeremy Maxwell; Burke Design’s navalarchitect, Steve Burke; and the owner’s marine insurancecompany. All agreed it was a major job requiring shipbuildingcapabilities, in addition to standard boat yard repairs. The workwould include: turning the boat upside down with some trickytravel lift maneuvers; thermal imaging to determine the extentof damage; and resin infusion to reproduce the five by 12 footsection of the hull that was damaged when the keel separatedfrom the bottom.

While the chaos that followed the storm delayed the insurancecompany in getting a surveyor directly to the boat, the ownerdid receive approval to move the vessel from New York toBrewer Pilots Point Marina, and to proceed with repairs. ByDecember, the boat was at Pilots Point and work had begun.The goal was clear. The owner wanted his boat back and race-ready by Memorial Day Weekend, in time for the BlockIsland Race.

Under the project management of David Gray, Pilots Point’scomposites specialist, much of the boat’s interior was clearedaway, some due to saltwater intrusion, the rest was cleared toallow access for the necessary repairs. Some parts were beyondsalvage, while others parts were stored for reinstallation. Thegalley, nav station, fuel tanks, bottom bunks, lower half of themain bulkhead, heads and plumbing were removed, along withthe cabin sole and frames. Mark Ashton of IndependentMarine Systems LLC provided thermal imaging services todetermine the extent of the damage. The boat’s exterior wasthen sanded back to remove all material in order to establishindex lines, a center line, and level, since there was no keelstub. Once the boat was leveled, a laser was used to determinethese lines.

To evaluate the size and location of the section of hull to bereplaced, and to make a mold for this piece, the boat wascarefully rolled over in the travel lift slings. (To see a video ofthis rollover, visit www.byy.com). At the same time, saddleswere built to cradle the boat once she was righted again. Thiswas to protect her from sagging or twisting once the five by 12 foot section was removed.

Repairs Require ShipbuildingCapabilities & Travel Lift Tricks

The new piece, a keel plate, was engineered by Steve Burke toensure it met contemporary fin keel ABS strength standards.The new, much stronger, keel plate was created using resininfusion on location at Brewer Pilots Point Marina. (Thisprocess for making fiberglass parts produces maximum strengthat minimum weight, and offers high repeatability forconsistency and saturation of the resin within the fiberglass). Itis a complex and precise system requiring technical expertiseand high quality manufacturing standards. Collaborating withBurke on the engineering, David and his team of Brewertechnicians laid up the clear gel coat and layers of fiberglass inthe mold, taped out the solid piece for the keel sump, and thenadded the core, inner skin and reinforcement beforeintroducing the resin. Resin was infused at a controlledtemperature using vacuum bag technology to eliminate airpockets in the laminates. The infused structure was then bakedfor several hours.

Thermal imaging was used to confirm the lack of air bubbles inthe new hull piece before it was taken out of the mold to beprepped for installation. The edges of the hull, where thesection had been cut out, were then beveled, according toBurke’s drawings, and tabbing was added around the joint area.The hull laminate and the new piece were each ground out ina 16” taper at the meeting point. (This type of connectionallows for fiberglass bonding that spreads the load in a lowerstress region of the hull, away from the keel). With the newpiece in position, the joint was then laminated from the inside.New floor frames and a new mast step were fabricated in place.The boat was then rolled, again to an upside down position,and the joint was laminated from the exterior. The intact hullwas sanded and faired while the boat was upside-down andeven received a coat of bottom paint before being baked againfor 12 hours as part of the post-curing process.

Once again, the boat was rolled, this time to an uprightposition, to drill for keel bolts and to replace the flooring, mainbulkhead, galley, nav station, chain plates, bunks and otheritems that needed replacing or had been removed during therepair work. The boat was then lifted onto the keel, andcorrect alignment was confirmed by laser. The joined keel andhull were faired and painted. Meanwhile, a new rudder wasbuilt by Eric Goetz Marine, using CAD files from the originaldesigner, Bob Smith, and CDC tools to machine the shape.Fortunately, the original 4-inch carbon fiber rudder shaft wasnot damaged and was able to be reused. As the new rudder wasmounted, interior engine work and other repairs were alsocompleted.

With the hull like new, the mast, which had already beendetermined to be damage-free, also via thermal imaging, wasstepped, the rigging was checked, and a new forestay andcarbon backstay were installed.

In total, the project required 3,000 man hours. “The projectwent smoothly,” says General Manager, Jeremy Maxwell. “Theowner was clear about his goal of racing this summer, and hadconfidence in the recommendations he had received about

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Burke and Brewer.” When asked about working with theinsurance company on such a large project, Jeremy says,“They were friendly with us, but the boat owner is alwaysour customer, not the insurance company.”

When all was said and done, the boat was not ready untilJune, but it was well worth the time and effort according tothe owner. His racing machine is a classic design, one inwhich he had invested personally from the beginning,building it from just a hull and deck in the ‘90s. WhenSandy struck, he knew he wanted to repair his boat and saysthat it is stronger, stiffer, and faster today, thanks to the useof resin infusion technology, and the strengthening of thekeel plate. He suggests that boat owners have a goodinsurance policy and think hard about how they wouldreact if faced with a catastrophic loss. Such a repair processis a commitment, but one made easier by professionals suchas Steve Burke and the crew at Brewer Yacht Yards. Hisadvice to those who might find themselves in a similarsituation, “Talk with other boat owners and do yourresearch to find satisfied customers.” With that, he wasready to start prepping for the Vineyard Race! �

Doug and Amy Fultz say they introduced, their 2 ½ year oldHavanese pup, Gizmo, to “the good life” when they joinedBrewer Plymouth Marine in their hometown of Plymouth,Massachusetts in 2012. Gizmo, a little dog with a BIG DOG self-image, wasted no time settling in at the marina.

“For the past two seasons, he has kept an eye on everyone whowalks B Dock, greeting all with a wagging tail,” says Amy. “Thischarming tactic sometimes earns him treats from fellow boaters.”But Gizmo likes more than just lingering dockside. He likes tobe underway too! His favorite trips include: Martha’s Vineyard(for Doug and Amy’s honeymoon), Provincetown, and more regularly, Brown’s Bank. Next season, voyages will also includedvisits to other Brewer marinas.

Please note: though dogs are welcome, they must be leashed while on BYY property, as a courtesy to those who may/may not be comfortable around animals. In support of our dog-friendly policy, dog owners are asked to clean up after their pets.

Do you have a dog that spends his/her time at a Brewer marina? Does he/she love boating as much as you do? If so, send a briefdescription and a photo to Kristin Peterson, Tide Watch Editor, c/o Brewer South Freeport Marine, PO Box 119, SouthFreeport, ME 04078, or e-mail the information to tidewatch@byy.com.

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This season, however, the Fultz family excitement revolved around a new canine crewmate. Sandy, a Terrier-Corgi mix, was rescuedby Doug and Amy last fall, after he was found wandering the streets of Providence during Hurricane Sandy. “Sandy could not haveadjusted any better to boating life,” says Amy. “He has a very laidback personality.”

Like Doug and Amy, Gizmo and Sandy have made lots of friends at the marina. Their best four-legged pals are Maddie and Harley.Maddie, a Goldendoodle with whom the two share dog treats, coincidentally became their next door neighbor ashore, whileHarley, a Yellow Lab, loves to join them for walks to Brewster Gardens where they play, while their moms enjoy coffee from Water Street Café.

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TW: What inspired BYYs’ official involvementwith the 2014 Newport Bermuda Race?

JP: Many of us here at Brewer have been involved in theBermuda Race as competitors for years. At the same time,countless boats have come to Brewer yards to prepare for thisrace. There are stringent vessel preparation standards that allentrants must adhere to, and the process is not simple for afirst-timer. Since we have been through it so many times, wecan help racers navigate the process, often saving money andtime with race-tested ideas and solutions.

TW: How does this sponsorship benefit BYY?

JP: Of course, any work we get from this effort helps thebottom line, but, more than that, we all love this race andwant to see it succeed long into the future. Our overwhelmingobjective is to drive participation and lower the barriers toentry. From the outside, the Newport Bermuda Race is anintimidating proposition, but it really is not too difficult. Wewant to help those who feel ready to tackle this type ofchallenge get to the starting line with confidence and withoutbreaking the bank.

TW: How does BYYs’ involvement benefitBYY members?

JP: Brewer has always been active in recreationalboating in the Northeast. We have worked withcutting edge racing campaigns and with weekend buoyracers. Our experience allows us to bring the bestpossible solutions to our customers and their boats. We hope that our members who maybe have notventured into the racing scene will see this as anopportunity to tap an old friend on the shoulder andask for advice.

TW: Is this a unique kind of relationship?

JP: This is certainly the first instance that I am awareof that a boat yard has devoted this level of resourcesto this event. There are other sponsors in the Race,all of whom provide valuable services. We believeour objective might be slightly different, though,because we are not simply looking at a cost andreturn calculation.

TW: Will the seminars target first-timersas well as race veterans?

JP: The seminars are designed for all experiencelevels. In fact, we hope the diversity of participantswill make it particularly valuable to them. There are

sessions for the first-timer on things like how to enter therace and where to stay in Bermuda, but there are also sessionson navigating tricky weather patterns and making your boatgo as fast as it possibly can go. Everyone who attends should,we hope, find plenty of useful information. Those whoskipped the first one will hopefully realize what a valuableexperience it was and join us for another down the road. Inaddition to the listed speakers for each topic, we plan to havemany “experts” on hand – from Race Committee members, toInspectors to representatives to Bermuda Tourism and pasttrophy winners. One neat thing will be the opportunity to goaboard some race-tested vessels. Rives’ Carina will be therefor attendees to board as well as several other notable pastcompetitors.

TW: What does BYY have to offer Race participants?

JP: We have our experience to offer. We have many peopleon staff who have done this race numerous times, often ontheir own boats. We have a history of helping owners preparetheir boats go to sea. And, we have many racers that call ouryards home. All of that allows us to bring solutions andresources to bear that a less experienced yard might not haveat their fingertips.

Q & Awith BYY VP James Phyfe

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The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) hasnamed Brewer Yacht Yards the Official Boat PreparationResource for the 49th Newport Bermuda Race. “We are veryhappy to welcome the Brewer group of 22 yards in New Yorkand New England as a member of the sponsor family,” saidBROC Chairman Fred Deichmann. “The BROC isespecially pleased that Brewer will bring its expertise tosailors in a series of race-preparation seminars.”

On Saturday, September 7, the first of Brewer’s NewportBermuda Race Seminars was held at Brewer Pilots PointMarina in Westbrook, Connecticut. Speakers included RivesPotts, owner-skipper of the 2010 and 2012 St. David’sLighthouse Trophy winner Carina, and meteorologist andocean racer Bill Biewenga. Among the topics covered were:entering the race, preparing for mandatory boat inspection,optimizing a boat for performance, winning strategies on the

TW: How will BYY reach/extend offerings toBYY members who are not based at Pilots PointMarina?

JP: Obviously there are a few Brewer yards that are associatedwith this type of racing. Pilots Point and Cove Haven are twothat come to mind immediately because of the type of workthey have done in the past. However, the message we want toget across is that ANY Brewer yard will offer a prospectiveracer, or even an experienced one, the same level of expertiseand experience that those two yards could. What is uniqueabout our company is that rather than being 22 individualyards, each surviving on its own with its own managementand customer base, we are a team of 350 professionals thattogether service over 6,000 customers. We are fortunate tohave experts all across our company that any one individualcan access with a single phone call. So, no matter whetheryou are in Greenport, Glen Cove, or South Freeport, theexperience and professionalism will be the same.

TW: To whom does BYY expect to appeal withthis effort?

JP: First and foremost, we are offering this as another amenityfor our existing Brewer customers. If we get a few from other

places who want to try us out, that’s great too. But our goalwith all of our efforts these days is to introduce new people toboating. Someone who has never stepped on a boat beforeobviously is not going to race to Bermuda right away, butmaybe they will be invited to sail a weeknight race and catchthe bug. Maybe someone a little more experienced will beinvited aboard someone else’s boat for the Bermuda Race. Wewant to provide the ability for all skill levels to meet newpeople and have new experiences.

TW: What can boaters anticipate/look for in themonths ahead and through the winter?

JP: It appears that our first seminars, offered on September7th, were successful, so we will probably do other seminars inother locations. We might repeat the program somewherefarther east, or maybe we will find a new set of topics todiscuss. �

race course, and guidance on navigation, weather, and crewmanagement.

The day-long seminar was geared to sailors who want toimprove their performance, but also to those consideringentering their first Newport Bermuda Race, and to those whoare new to blue water sailing, but ready to make their firstoffshore passage. Presenters and Brewer staff members wereavailable throughout the day to answer questions. The cost,$100 per boat, entitled all crew members to attend. Theproceeds were donated to the Bonnell Cove Foundation tofurther safety at sea research and education. For moreinformation on the next seminar and to register, please visitwww.byy.com/NBR or contact Lynn Oliver at loliver@byy.com.

The 2014 Newport Bermuda Race will start on June 20, 2014, offCastle Hill, Newport RI For more information about the race, visitwww.BermudaRace.com. �

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Bob Harkins and Kathy Douglas never expected theirsummer cruise to end under tow, but sometimes things workout that way. In August, they left Salem, and their homeport of Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, aboard their 40’Hunter, Coastal Passage. Exploring Maine’s beautiful coastunder sail, they enjoyed quiet anchorages, cozy ports, andperfect summer weather. But this time of wonder was cutshort when they encountered engine trouble due to anundetected saltwater leak. Unbeknownst to them, raw waterhad been leaking into their engine’s flywheel housing andhad rusted out the damper plate springs. Before they knewit, their transmission was shot. They were dead in the wateron Casco Bay, far from home.

“As soon as we realized we needed towing assistance, weasked to be taken to Brewer South Freeport Marine. Wewere planning to visit there anyway, on our trip home, butwe certainly didn’t expect to arrive under tow!” says Kathy.“The up side was we knew we’d be in good hands at aBrewer yard. We also knew that the six free nights of dockage on our Brewer Preferred Member GOLD Cardwould make it advantageous to stop at a Brewer facility.”

Communicating en route via cell phone and VHF, Bob andKathy arrived in South Freeport late in the day.

“There’s a certain peace of mind that goes with being at aBrewer Yacht Yard, especially when you need service,” saysBob. “We felt like we knew the people, even though wewere away from our home port. We’ve always found Brewerstaff to be consistently very helpful, wherever we’ve been -at Hawthorne Cove, at Fiddler’s Cove, and at Plymouth.The same was true in South Freeport. That’s not true in allbusinesses. Sometimes you find good help here and goodhelp there, but at Brewer’s we’ve always been impressed byhow helpful and knowledgeable everyone is, across theboard.”

“When we called Brewer South Freeport Marine, the frontlinewas on it,” says Kathy. “I would have never guessed that theperson on the other end of the radio was a high school student! We were so impressed with the level of professional-ism. When we arrived a mechanic was standing by. He hadstayed late to meet with us. He diagnosed our damper plateproblem, and ordered the parts we needed right away.”

Bob and Kathy wasted no time making the best of their situation. They settled in, went ashore for showers, and thenjoined local boaters for a Friday night “Music on the Deck”event at the head of the dock. They were treated to live bluegrass music, appetizers, and the opportunity to meet someof their fellow BYY members.

s/v Coastal Passage

Cruising with Brewer

“Everyone was so nice. We met several people and oneneighbor even came to our boat the next morning, just tosee if we needed anything in town. He ended up returningour videos for us! We thought that was so thoughtful.”

Feeling right at home in their home port away from home,Kathy and Bob decided to extend their stay…through aMaine winter! We’ve enjoyed the marina and the people somuch that we’ve decided not to rush home. We’re storingour boat here so we can have easy access to new cruisinggrounds next season.”

Next summer, before heading south, they’ll finish the cruisethey started. �

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Henry and Karen Somers became Brewer Yacht Yard membersin 1998 when Jack Brewer bought the marina where they kepttheir 20’ Grady White in Glen Cove, New York. “Our old,dilapidated marina has gone from a rundown facility with nolighting, and listing docks with missing cleats, to a first classmarina,” says Henry. Over the years, Henry and Karen havegrown along with Glen Cove. As Jack Brewer invested in themarina, Henry and Karen invested in new boats. “We workedour way up from a 20’ Grady White to a 43’ Tiara,” saysHenry.”It has been a wonderful experience. We just loveBrewer’s! We have five kids, so we have really taken advan-tage of all the amenities that Brewer’s has added: the play-ground; the pool; and the picnic areas and barbeques. Weappreciate all of it.”

Henry and Karen have also appreciated the value they’vefound in their Brewer Preferred Member GOLD card. “We’vecruised to almost ALL of the Brewer Yacht Yards,” says Karen.“No matter which Brewer marina we visit, the dock staff isalways there, ready and waiting. And not just one kid, a teamof two or three! This makes the docking experience so mucheasier. Coming into a Brewer marina is like going home. Youfeel welcome. And the laundry facilities are always nice andclean, which makes cruising more pleasant. We also enjoymeeting other members, sometimes while doing our laundry!Occasionally we even cruise with the people we meet, in aconvoy, to the next Brewer location.”

Karen says meeting people, as well as seeing harbor seals, dol-phins, osprey and other sea life is still a thrill when cruising,but so are adventures ashore. “We make a point of visitingevery museum within reach when we cruise. This summer, wealso signed up for several of LL Bean’s Outdoor DiscoverySchool programs while visiting Maine. We did archery, flyfishing, and kayaking, all in one day!” says Karen.

m/v Panacea

“We use our boat a lot,” says Henry. “We’re underway asmuch as four to six weeks every season. I’m a school princi-pal, so we have time in the summer to explore and reallyenjoy the boat. The Brewer Preferred Member card helps ussave on dockage and fuel. Cruising can be expensive, butthe card makes it more affordable. We actually plan most ofour cruises based on Brewer locations. We like all of theyards; and we like knowing that if there’s ever a mechanicalissue we can count on Brewer technicians. They’re capableand they do a great job! We also know, from experience,that we can call on Brewer’s in a storm. We were in Martha’sVineyard one summer when an unexpected storm wasapproaching. We called Brewer Fiddler’s Cove Marina, butthey were full. Within ten minutes, though, they called usback and said they’d made space for us and we could takeshelter there! That’s what Brewer’s is all about. You neverhave to worry. Brewer will take care of you!”

Whether away or at home, Henry and Karen take comfort intheir Brewer Yacht Yard membership. “We often go to themarina just to relax and hang out on the docks. It’s a way oflife,” says Henry. “And when the yard hosts the end of sea-son picnic, we enjoy bringing our entire family. It’s a niceway to end the season and enjoy the company of othermarina members.” �

Cruising with Brewer

That’s what Brewer’s

is all about.You never

have to worry. Brewer

will take care of you!

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Brewer Yacht SalesPleased to Announce CPYB Accredited Brokers

Brewer Yacht Sales, Inc. is proud toannounce that brokers Mark Andrews andFred Brown have earned their CPYBaccreditation. The CPYB, or CertifiedProfessional Yacht Broker exam is rigorousand ensures brokers prove their mastery ofall aspects in the industry, including ethics,broker responsibilities and transactions, guarantee-ing that all customers receive the highest level of service.

Mark Andrews and Fred Brown are two among eleven Brewer Yacht Sales brokers to receive this mark of excellence.The CPYB certification has, in addition toYBAA (Yacht Brokers Association of America)membership, become the new standard of distinction in the yacht sales industry. Thesememberships make certain that the yacht broker:

1. Has, at a minimum, worked for the pastthree consecutive years and is currentlyworking as a full time yacht broker.

2. Has not been convicted of a felony offenseor equivalent within the previous sevenyears.

3. Maintains a dedicated escrow/trust accountthat is utilized for all client funds in trust.

4 Currently holds all necessary licensesrequired by all applicable governmentalentities.

5 Accepts client payments, made payable to the brokeragefirm/broker of record, and not to individual brokers.

6. Supports all client transactions with fully executed, contractually sound written agreements, affording protection to both the buyer and seller.

7. Conducts all business in full compliance with the CPYBCode of Ethics.

8. Has not been found in violation of any other yacht brokerassociation's Code of Ethics (of which they are a member)within the previous seven years.

In addition, all of the Brewer Yacht Sales brokers abide by theYacht Brokers Association of America Code of Ethics thatguides their relations with clients, Brewer Yacht Yard employ-ees and fellow brokers. The reasons for use of a fully-accreditedbroker during the purchase or sale of your next vessel arenumerous; throughout the transaction, your certified brokerwill use his skills, network and expertise on your behalf.

A Certified Professional Yacht Broker willalways begin a client relationship by learn-ing about the client’s needs and using hisknowledge about the marine industry tofind the right product or the right buyer.The large network of Brewer Yacht Yards

and Brewer Yacht Sales offices provides ourbrokers with an unparalleled resource for clients

throughout New England, whether buying or selling.

If you’re in the market to sell your vessel, the certified brokersat Brewer Yacht Sales will offer a complete market analysis to

help clients establish value and set aproper list price. Once available,Brewer Yacht Sales will use a multifaceted approach to market thevessel across the web, reaching buyers across the globe.

Most importantly, the team at BrewerYacht Sales takes the utmost carewhen it’s time to close the deal. BYSprepares all necessary regulatory paperwork, and maintains a network of financial and insurance partners tomake clients’ buying process as easy as possible.

Always look for theselogos when buying orselling a yacht:

Mark Andrews

Fred Brown

To locate a BYS office near you, go to www.breweryacht.com, call 800-399-6213,

or email breweryacht@byy.com

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Gowrie Group’s new Brewer Preferred Insurance Programspecifically addresses the needs of New England boaters andis available exclusively to Brewer customers*. This newBrewer Preferred Insured Program includes a multitude ofbenefits that no other boat insurance policy offers. The program is brought to Brewer customers by Gowrie Group,the Brewer choice for marine insurance. Join the hundredsof other Brewer customers that already enjoy the premierinsurance protection provided by Gowrie Group.

Brewer Preferred Insurance Program Benefits:

ZERO DEDUCTIBLE.When Brewer does the repair, there is nodeductible for hull claims over $10,000. And thedeductible is reduced by 50% for claims under$10,000.

100% HURRICANE HAUL COVERAGE. The cost to have Brewer haul and re-launch yourboat is covered if your boat is located within the 3-day Track Forecast Cone for a hurricane, asissued by NOAA National Hurricane Center.

100 MILE BREWER TOW BACK.Emergency towing coverage to the nearest Brewerlocation that can handle your repair.

12 MONTH NAVIGATION.No lay-up dates and extended navigation fromCanada to Texas.

Purchase a Brewer Preferred Insurance Program policy nowto get the benefits that really matter. Contact JohnOwsianik, the Brewer Preferred Insurance Program specialistfor an insurance review and quote at johno@gowrie.com,860.399.2820. To request a quote online visit:www.gowrie.com/brewerquote (use code: Brewer)

Gowrie Group is proud to be the only marine insuranceagency that is endorsed by Brewer Yacht Yards and part ofthe Brewer network. To find out more about Gowrie’s insurance solutions for Brewer customers visitwww.gowrie.com/byy. �* Only available to Brewer Goldand Green Card members. The policy is underwritten by AIG. Policy language will define exact terms and conditions.

Brewer Preferred InsuranceAn insurance program

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PAIDALTOONA, PAPERMIT #150

This season, The Rhode Island Saltwater AnglersAssociation hosted another successful “Take-A-KidFishing Day” at Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina. Theevent, now in its 16th year, is an annual Greenwich Baytradition. Founded on the premise that every member of“The Ocean State” should have a chance to experienceRhode Island’s most beautiful resource firsthand, “Take-A-Kid Fishing Day” gives kids an opportunity to goboating, and even catch a fish!

This year, volunteers took nearly 300 children, many ofwhom have never been on the water, for a morning offishing. Their time on the Bay was followed by acookout at Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina.

“It was a wonderful day, and a job well done by TheRhode Island Saltwater Anglers Associationmembers,” says Chris Ruhling, General Manager ofBrewer Greenwich Bay Marina. “We are thankful forthe time and energy the hundreds of volunteers putinto this event, each year, to make it a success.”

Go to the Brewer Greenwich Bay Marina’s Facebookpage, http://www.facebook.com/brewergreenwichbays, to view a fun video that captures this special day.”�

16th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day!