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St. Pete Boat Show Preview & SeminarsCal 2-46 Boat Review
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SOUTHWINDS SOUTHWINDSNews & Views for Southern Sailors
April 2016For Sailors — Free…It’s Priceless
US Sailing Leadership Forum
Conch Republic Cup
Miami Boat Show Review
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1986 Cooper Maple Leaf 72Pilothouse Ketch Completely updated and shows like new.
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36' 1998 Sabre 362 One of the cleanest 362s we've seen. Like new sails, low-hour diesel,GPS, autopilot, radar, shoal draft, gorgeous cherry interior. $145,000
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72' 1986 Cooper Maple Leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$695,00052' 2003 Midnight Lace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,00047' 2003 Leopard Catamaran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,90047’ 1985 Kaufman 47 Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD46' 2002 Ray Creekmore Custom Center Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD41' 1984 C&C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,15040' 1986 Cape Dory Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REDUCED $119,90040' 2000 Sabre 402 Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $235,00039' 2005 Beneteau 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $85,90038' 1982 Sabre sail Penobscot, Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,40038' 1984 Sabre 38 Centerboard Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $57,90037' 2001 Seawind 1000 XL Catamaran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,90037' 1997 Hunter 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,900
37' 1980 Tartan 37 Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,50036' 1998 Sabre 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$145,00036' 2005 Prout Esprit Catamaran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $149,90036' 1999 Sabre 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD36' 1987 Marine Trader Sundeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $59,90036' 2010 Southerly Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325,00035' 1972 Pearson 35 Sloop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,00035' 1985 Cal 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,90034' 1985 Sabre 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,90034' 1992 Sabre 34 MK II Wing Keel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$94,50032' 1984 Morgana Ketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,00031' 2005 Hanse 312 Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDER CONTRACT30' 1997 Endeavour Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD
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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
COVER PHOTO:Eddie Evans’ Beneteau 381, Naut on Call, heads to the finish line in the Varadero, Cuba, buoy race just off the resort shoreof Varadero in the Conch Republic Cup in February. This was the first buoy race after boats had made the first leg of thetrip to Varadero—90 miles from Key West. Photo by Priscilla Parker. Story page 45.
8 Editorial: What’s Next in Florida Boating Laws?By Steve Morrell
10 Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures
12 Calendar — Upcoming Events in the Southeast (Non-Race)
22 Racing News: News, Instruction, Southern Sailors, and National and International Regattas in the South
24 Short Tacks: Sailing News from Around the South and the World of Sailing
32 Southern Race Reports
34 US Sailing National Leadership ForumBy Jabbo Gordon
35 Oceanographer Sylvia EarleBy Jabbo Gordon
42 Miami Boat Show ReviewBy Steve Morrell
45 Conch Republic Cup to CubaBy Dan Dickison
50 Southern Regional Racing Calendar
70 VictoriousBy Danielle Kreusch
15 Southern Sailing Schools Section26 Marine Marketplace40 Southern Marinas Pages56 Boat Brokerage Section 61 Classifieds68 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers69 Advertisers’ List by Category
Miami Boat Show Review. Page 42. Photo by SteveMorrell.
Conch Republic Cup. Page 45. Photo by Priscilla Parker.
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The 63rd AnnualMug RaceFrom Palatka to Jacksonville, FL along the St. Johns River
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FROM THE HELM STEVE MORRELL, EDITOR
As we go to press in mid-March, SJ 980, the bill that restrictsanchoring in some Florida communities, sits on the gover-nor’s desk, waiting to be signed. It is expected to be signedand would become law July 1. It prohibits anchoring in cer-tain communities in southeast Florida where wealthy water-front landowners don’t like boats anchored in waters offtheir properties. The cruising community has been talkingabout it for over a year, when the idea was first proposed tobecome law, although for years these communities havecomplained that they don’t want boaters in “their” waters.It’s no surprise that these are wealthy landowners, sincemoney talks in the United States and wields more powerwhen you have more of it.
The law goes against the very core of the law passed in2009 establishing the Florida Mooring and Anchoring PilotProgram, which prohibited local communities from restrict-ing anchoring until the program was completed in 2017,when the results of several years of study would help deter-mine laws that would be uniform throughout the state—and fair to all. In other words, the legislature chose to ignorethat ruling, even after all those years of work by the FWCand the boating community to try and find common groundon the anchoring problem.
Will this be an indication of more to come? More lawsall over the state that prohibit anchoring in navigable watersif they touch some homeowner’s property? The law needs tobe tested. I think back to David Dumas, who, in January2007 on his 42-foot Krogen motor yacht, Kinship, tested alaw in Marco Island that prohibited anchoring closer than
300 feet from shore. He was arrested, it went to court and hewon. He had allies who helped him plan the event and hisdefense before he tested the law. I thought that was a land-mark case.
I am no lawyer, but has that ruling been ignored inpassing this bill? Can a state legislature just pass a bill thatis against the law? I was once told that a local communitycannot legally pass a law if they know that it would bestruck down by the courts, but that is almost never enforcedas it is so hard to prove. They can always just say: “We did-n’t interpret it that way.”
Stranger still was what one legislator tried to add to thebill: Prohibit anchoring on a sandbar in the Panhandle whereweekend boaters frequently gather—in large numbers—because they cause too much of ruckus. I’ve seen some ofthose gatherings at various locations and, yes, some do causea ruckus. But is that the way to handle that problem?
On top of that another legislator proposed adding moresandbars to the one proposed. Fortunately, the proponentsof the bill that did pass stopped the amendment, saying itwas too different of a situation to be added to their bill,which was about property owners.
But what’s in store in Florida for the future of anti-anchoring laws when you get those kinds of ideas pro-posed? Scary.
You can read more about the bill on page 24, which by the timeyou read this, could be law—unless Governor Scott had a revela-tion and vetoed it.
The Florida Anti-Anchoring Bill Goes to the Governor
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SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2016BCYC WOMEN’S CHALLENGE REGATTA at the Boca Ciega Yacht Club For Notice of Race and more information go to
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• Registration and fee must be received by April 26.• Entrants are required to complete a liability release form available at check-in.
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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.
Southeast Air & Water Temperatures, PrevailingWinds & Gulf Stream Currents – April
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary organizations throughout thecountry hold hundreds of regular boating courses on thevarious subjects. To find a course near you, go towww.cgaux.org/boatinged/class_finder.
Safety at Sea Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, April 16-17See more information on page 22.
Chart Use Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, April 18“How to Use a Chart” sponsored by the St. Petersburg Sailand Power Squadron. This seminar walks the studentthrough understanding NOAA Chart #1, the reference tochart details. The class also walks through the essentials of
LISTING YOUR EVENTTo have your event listed, contact [email protected]. Email us the information by the 1st ofthe month preceding publication. Contact us if a littlelater (it most likely will get in, but not certain). We willprint your public event the month of the event and themonth before. Rendezvous we print for three months.Events must be free, very low cost, or not for profit.For profit events can be listed for a small fee.
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plotting and measuring a safe course with the USPS courseplotter. Materials include Maptech’s waterproof flip/fold“Chart Symbols” and “On-The Water Guide” for on-boatreference. Wednesday, July 23, 7-9pm. St. Petersburg SailingCenter, 250 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. FREE. Materialsare $35 per family, maximum 20 students, pre-registrationrequired at www.boating-stpete.org
Hurricanes and Boats Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, April 20Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron.How to prepare your boat to survive a hurricane. The pro-gram includes Student Notes and copies of the slides.Seminar will be at St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2ndAve. SE, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. Instruction isfree. Materials are $30 plus $10 for each additional familymember. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration is requiredat www.boating-stpete.org.
Anchoring Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, April 25Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron.Open to anyone 12 or older. Explains how to select theappropriate anchor, rode and components and their usedepending on sea and bottom conditions. Materials includeUSPS’s Anchoring Quick Guide and Student’s notes withcopies of the presentation slides. St. Petersburg Sail andPower Squadron, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7-9pm. St.Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, DemensLanding, St. Petersburg. Instruction is free, materials $35per family, maximum 20 students. Pre-registration requiredat www.boating-stpete.org.
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NCOngoing adult sailing programs. Family Sailing. Ongoingtraditional boat building classes. www.ncmm-friends.org,[email protected], 252-728-7317.
Boating Safety Courses—Required in Florida and Other Southern StatesAnyone in Florida born after Jan. 1, 1988, must take a boat-ing safety course in order to operate a boat of 10 hp or more.Other states require safety education if born after a certaindate. To see the laws in each state, go to www.aboutboat-ingsafely.com.
The course named “About Boating Safely” and“America’s Boating Course (ABC)” both satisfy the require-ments. They are marked below with two asterisks (**):
**America’s Boating Course, St. Petersburg Sail and PowerSquadron, March 28. Available to anyone 12 or older. Free.Materials cost $40 per family. Classes held once a week (twohours each Monday) for seven weeks. 7-9pm. St. PetersburgSailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing, St.Petersburg. Maximum 20 students. Pre-registration requiredat www.boating-stpete.org, or call 727-498-4001.
**St. Augustine, FL, April 2, May 7. Coast Guard Auxiliary ofSt. Augustine. One-day course. St. Augustine Campus of St.Johns River State College, 2900 College Drive (off SR-16), St.Augustine, starting at 7:45am and lasting until 5:00pm.Register prior to the class by contacting Vic Aquino at (904)460-0243. Early registration recommended as space is limited.
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**Jacksonville, FL. Ongoing Mike Christnacht. 904-502-9154. [email protected]. www.uscgajaxbeach.com/pe.htm. Classes at Captain’s Club, 13363 Beach Blvd.$25 including materials.
**New Port Richey, FL. Ongoing. New Port RicheyUSCGAUX Flotilla 11-06First Saturday of the month. 9am to 5pm. U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary Communications Building, 3920 MarineParkway, New Port Richey, FL (in Gulf Harbors Yacht ClubParking Lot). Register at BoaterEducation.info
US SAILING INSTRUCTOR AND COACH COURSESIN THE SOUTHEAST (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX)Go to the website for courses that might have been sched-uled after our press date. For more on course schedules,locations, contact information, course descriptions and pre-requisites, go to www.ussailing.org/education/teach-sail-ing. Check the website, since courses are often added late.For learning-to-sail and powerboat handling courses, go towww.ussailing.org/education.
Sailing Counselor Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale,FL, May 28-29. Contact Julia Melton at [email protected] Charles Price.
Small Boat Instructor Course Level 1Edison Sailing Center, Fort Myers Beach, FL, March 31-April 3. Contact Stephanie Webb at [email protected] Margie Graham
Savannah Sailing Center, Savannah, GA, March 31-April 3.Contact Carrie Rhode at www.savannahsailingcenter.org.Instructor Jessica Koenig.
Lake Lanier Sailing Club, Flowery Branch, Gam April 2-3,16-17 (two weekends). Contact Martine Zurinskas [email protected]. Instructor Bruce Cattanach.
Jackson Yacht Club, Jackson, MS, April 2-3, 9-10 (two week-ends). Contact Peter Sittler at [email protected] Kevin Gunn.
Camp Sea Gull/Camp Seafarer, Arapahoe, NC, April 22-25.Contact Blair Overman at [email protected]. Instructor Blair Overman.
Austin Yacht Club, Austin, TX, April 23-24, April 30-May 1(two weekends). Contact Kate Noble at [email protected]. Instructor Stephen Gay.
Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 7-8, May14-15 (two weekends). Contact Julia Melton [email protected]. Instructor Charles Price.
Little Washington Sailing Club, Washington, NC, May 19-22. Contact Anne Kumins at [email protected] Am Manella.
Seacamp Assoc. Inc., Big Pine Key, FL, May 26-29. ContactGrace Upshaw at [email protected]. Instructor JohnGordon.
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC, May 27-30. Contact Brent Creelman at [email protected] John Griffin.
Lake Norman Yacht Club, Mooresville, NC, May 27-30.Contact Ken Corsig at [email protected]. Instructor AmManella.
Charleston Sailing Assn., Charleston, SC, May 27-30.Contact Jessica Koenig at [email protected]. InstructorJessica Koenig.
Concord Yacht Club, Knoxville, TN, May 27-30. Contact JeffGamey at [email protected]. Instructor Ellie Field.
Camp Sea Gull/Camp Seafarer, Arapahoe, NC, May 31-June 3. Contact Blair Overman at [email protected]. Instructor Allison Jolly.
Powerboat InstructorCamp Sea Gull/Camp Seafarer, Arapahoe, NC, May 31-June 2. Contact Jon Meyers at [email protected] Dick Allsopp and Michael Askew (two separateconcurrent courses).
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USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival,Sarasota Sailfest, Sarasota, FL, April 9-10
Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. Contact Alana O’Reilly [email protected]. Laser, Radial, Laser 4.7,C420, Optimist, F16, F18
Area F Qualifier for the Chubb U.S. Junior Singlehanded Championship for theSmythe Trophy, Austin, TX, April 9-10Atlanta Yacht Club. Contact Yolanda Cortes Mares [email protected]. This qualifier will be in Laser Radials. Held during the 2016Texas Junior Laser Championship and TSA’s Youth Circuit“Roadrunner Regatta.”
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Try It Out Clinic, Kemah, TX, May 7-8Texas Corinthian Yacht Club. Contact Richard Feeny [email protected] It Out clinics are designed for sailors 13-15 who arelooking to move from their Sabot, Opti or Club 420 to morehigh performance boats but do not want, or are not ready,to make a commitment. There is not a competitive compo-nent to the clinic. The goals are to learn and have fun learn-ing how to sail a new boat. Boats are tentatively I-420s, cats,and boards.
2016 Area F Qualifier for the Chubb U.S.Junior Triplehanded Championship forthe Sears Cup, Shoreacres, TX, May 8 Houston Yacht Club. Contact Yolanda Cortes Mares [email protected]. This triple-handed qualifier will be sailed on borrowedLightnings. Boats provided.
USA Junior Olympic Festival –South Atlantic, Acworth, GA, May 14-15Atlanta Yacht Club. Contact Katrina Blauvelt [email protected]. Laser, Radial, Laser 4.7, C420,Optimists
Area F Qualifier for the Chubb U.S.Junior Doublehanded Championship for the Bemis Trophy, Grapevine, TX,May 14-15Grapevine Sailing Club. Contact Yolanda Cortes Mares [email protected] double-handed qualifier will be sailed on C420s. Heldduring the 2016 Texas Girls’ Championship and TSA’s YouthCircuit “Silly String Regatta.” A limited number of privatelyowned boats will be available on a borrowed basis.
BOAT SHOWS
25th Annual Celebrate the Gulf MarineEducational Festival, Pass Christian, MS,April 2Sponsored by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.Activities for children and adults with more than 20 exhibitsrelated to the wise use, preservation or conservation ofaquatic and coastal resources. Includes fishing rodeo forchildren 12 and under. Free. 10am-3pm. Pass Christian WarMemorial Park, Beach Blvd.
Gulf Coast Yacht & Boat Super Show,Gulfport, MS, April 8-10, 15-17Boats up to 60 feet will be displayed, both sail and power,both new and brokered, along with vendors and suppliersof sailing gear, demonstrations and seminars. Admission:
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8th Annual Oriental In-Water Boat Show& Nautical Flea Market, Oriental, NC,April 8-10New and used watercraft: Sail and power—both on landand in the water—fishing and cruising, from kayaks toyachts, plus new marine products and services, and great
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food. Returning this year is the Wooden Boat Exhibition,which will include new boats and restored boats. Woodenboats up to 24 feet are invited, which includes classic run-abouts, sailboats, rowboats, canoes and kayaks. Boats can bein the water or on a trailer. Deadline for registering (registeronline) a wooden boat is April 1. There will also be a wood-en boatbuilding demonstration of a 14-foot sailing skiff.Seminars will be held daily on various subjects from weath-er to sailboat racing, outboard maintenance and more. Anautical flea market included. Oriental Harbour Marinadocks. Admission $5. Children 12 and under free. Free park-ing. Friday, 12-6; Saturday, 10-6; Sunday 10-3. (252) 249-0228. www.orientalboatshow.com.
20th Southeast US Boat Show,Jacksonville, FL, April 15-17The show is held across from Everbank Stadium at theMetro Park and Marina, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.,Jacksonville, FL 32202. Parking at the stadium parking lot.The show can also be reached via water shuttle from theJacksonville Landing. Dockage available for arriving byboat. There will be in-water sail and powerboats, and boatson land over seven acres. Seminars held daily. 10-8 Fridayand Saturday, 10-6 on Sunday. $12 Adults, kids free.www.southeastusboatshow.com.
33rd Annual Suncoast Boat Show,Sarasota, FL, April 15-17This show features both in-water and on-land power boats,
as well as vendors selling gear. Marina Jack in downtownSarasota. 10-7 Friday and Saturday. 10-5 Sunday. 954-764-7642. www.ShowManagement.com.
Charleston In-Water Boat Show,Charleston, SC, April 29-May 1This show will be held at Bristol Marina and BrittlebankPark, 145 Lockwood Blvd. Friday 12-7. Saturday 10-7,Sunday 11-5. $10, ages 4-12 $5. Under 3 free. For more infor-mation, go to www.charlestoninwaterboatshow.com.
SEAFOOD FESTIVALS AND NAUTICAL FLEA MARKETS
6th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival,Kemah, TX, April 1-3Affordable crawfish and other foods will be served and soldwith new cooking units that plan to cook 6000 pounds ofboiled crawfish per hour. Music and other festivities. Heldunder the Kemah Bridge at 300 3rd Street. www.gulfcoast-festivals.com.
11th Annual Gulf Coast Classic CraftFestival, Sarasota Sailing Squadron,Sarasota, FL, April 15-17The 11th Annual Gulf Coast Classic & Crafted Boat Fest willbe held in conjunction with the Florida Gulf Coast TraditionalSmall Craft Association. Come to see boats, or to sail, row,paddle or simply show your classic or traditional boat. Theweekend will begin on Friday evening for early arrivals. OnSaturday, there will “messing about” in the sheltered lagoonof the Sailing Squadron and on Sarasota Bay.
Speakers are being lined up for education and entertain-ment. The event is free and no preregistration to bring yoursmall craft. Amenities available at the Squadron includecamping, with limited RV options, clubhouse, bar with snackfoods, large porches and meeting pavilions, and plenty oflaunching options including beaches, ramps and a hoist. TheSquadron is in Ken Thompson Park on City Island—near thenorth end of Lido Key. For more information, go towww.sarasotasailingsquadron.org, http://fgctsca.weebly.com (go to Upcoming Events), or call 941-388-2355.
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Waterway Zydeco & Crawfish Festival,Gulf Shores, AL, April 16Fresh boiled crawfish and zydeco music by some of NewOrleans best bands, along with arts and crafts display.FREE. East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of GulfShores. Activities ALL day, starting at 8am with a 5k run,artists along the west side by the bridge, zydeco music ALLday, and a giant crawfish boil by Acme, Tacky Jacks andLuLus. Arts and Crafts are another attraction at the Zydecoand Crawfish Festival. Part of the proceeds from this racegoes to a local animal rescue, Furrever Homes. 10am to6pm. www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com.
32nd Annual Pompano Beach SeafoodFestival, Pompano Beach, FL, April 22-24Pompano Beach oceanfront. Held on the beach at thePompano Pier, featuring fresh local seafood prepared byarea restaurants. Musical entertainment, arts and crafts andchildren’s play area. Located at the end of AtlanticBoulevard at the beach. More than 50 charities benefit fromthe proceeds. $12 admission. Kids 10 and under free. Friday,5-1 pm. Saturday, 10-10pm. Sunday, 11-8pm. 954-570-7785.www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.
31st Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival,Pensacola, FL, April 29-May 1The Pensacola Crawfish Festival has a wide variety of Cajun
fare such as crawfish poboys, crawfish pies, and over 16,000pounds of boiled crawfish, along with chicken baskets, redbeans and rice, gyros, bloomin’ onions, kettle corn, appledumplins and Deep Fried Brownies. Alcoholic/non-alco-holic beverages. Music. Fri. Noon-11pm; Sat. 10am-11pm;Sun. 11am-5pm. Bartram Park, Bayfront Parkway,Pensacola 850-433-6512. www.facebook.com/pensaco-lacrawfishfestival
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Morgan Invasion and 2016 Tampa BayHospice Cup Regatta, Tampa, FL, April 23The Morgan Invasion is now part of the Tampa Bay HospiceCup and is held at the Davis Island Yacht Club. Go to the“Race Calendar” section, then see “Upcoming Regattas” inthe West Florida region for more information.www.TampaBayHospiceCup.com.
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America’s Great Loop Cruisers’Association Spring Rendezvous, Norfolk, VA, May 2-5Educational seminars on navigation and information on theportion of the Loop between Norfolk, Virginia, andRogersville, AL (site of the fall rendezvous), presented byexperienced cruisers. Previous Rendezvous have had addi-tional sessions on topics as diverse as insurance, purchasingand selling your boat, provisioning for your cruise, and theABCs of Looping. Check the agenda to see what side sessionswill be scheduled this year. www.greatloop.org.
Wharram Catamarans 10th AnnualHui/Rendezvous, Fort Myers, FL, May 20-22The 10th spring/summer sail-in “Hui Wharram” (gatheringof Wharram Polynesian catamarans), sailors, boats and inter-ested public will take place at North Shore Park in North FortMyers this year. The boats can be beached at the park. TheHui has been held in the Florida Keys in recent years. The“official hotel” will be the Best Western Waterfront, and thegathering will be at the Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurantand bar at 13021 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. Abanquet will be held Saturday night.
For more information, contact Thom DelForge at 309-212-1161, or [email protected].
OTHER EVENTS
Fort Myers Beach 9th Annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day, April 2Fort Myers Beach will once again show its appreciation forthe cruising community with its 9th Annual Cruisers’Appreciation Day” on April 2. Held at the Matanzas Inn ,there will be a barbeque, live entertainment, drinks, doorprizes (even though it’s outside) and giveaways. The event isfree to boaters renting a mooring ball at the Matanzas HarborMooring Field on the day of the event with a nominal fee toothers. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since seat-ing will be limited. Everyone is welcome. The event will befrom noon to 3pm.
The event is sponsored by the Fort Myers BeachAnchorage Advisory Committee. For information onMatanzas Harbor Mooring Field, go to www.fortmyers-beachfl.gov, and click on “Visitors” and then “Recreation.”
6th Annual West Marine Stand-up Paddle Board Carolina Cup, Wrightsville Beach, NC, April 19-24The world’s largest gathering of stand-up paddleboard rac-ers will be held at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Over1000 competitors from the around the world are expected toparticipate in races, clinics and expos. The event is organizedby the Wrightsville Beach Paddle Cup and sanctioned by theWorld Paddle Association. www.wrightsvillebeachpaddle-club.com/carolina-cup.
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32nd Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party,April 23-24Individuals on the beach throwing a mullet from a circle inAlabama to the Florida state line to benefit local charities.From 9am till closing. $3 all day. No re-entering after leaving.Mullett tossing starts at noon Friday and 10am Saturday andSunday. www.florabama.com. 850-492-0611. Flora-BamaLounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL32507. Great pictures on website—you’ll want to go.
The Crystal River Boat Bash, Crystal River, FL, April 23The Crystal River Boat Bash is a celebration of small craft,nautical heritage, and fun on the waters of the Nature Coast.Conditions in late April and early May are ideal in the area—temperatures, humidity, and winds. From around the coun-try, owners of small sailing, rowing and paddling craft—clas-sic, traditional and modern—will be offered the hospitality ofCrystal River. Crystal River Preserve State Park, CrystalRiver, FL. www.tsca.net/CRBB/bashdesc.htm.
Wrecker’s Cup “Race,” Key West,January, February, March, April 24
This race, if you could call it that, is sponsored by theSchooner Wharf Bar on the downtown Key West waterfront.This Sunday afternoon race commemorates the race to awreck that signified the old days when Key West’s main busi-ness was wreck salvage. Boats race seven miles out to SandKey from the Key West waterfront and back. The race has fiveclasses: Classic, Schooner, Multihull, Monohull over 30 feetand Monohull under 30 feet. Locals and visitors invited andwelcome. It is known as the “anything-but-serious race.” Firstboat back wins. No protests allowed. Sailing/boating rulesand rules of seamanship always apply. Four races held overfour months. The race is videotaped and the awards ceremo-ny after the race at the bar serves BBQ while guests watch therace on a big screen TV. Beer drinking is very common.
The first race is always the Sunday at the end of KeyWest Race Week. The following three months, the race is thelast Sunday in the month. There is a captain’s meeting theday before the race at the bar at 7pm, where “captains andcrew contemplate strategy while reviewing course and racerules.” Race awards, booty, music and barbecue are after therace at the bar at 7pm. www.schoonerwharf.com.
32nd Annual Cedar Key Small Boat Meet, May 6-8This annual event is completely informal. Tides and weath-er are still the only organization. There are no plannedevents, signups, or fees. For more info, contact HughHorton at 586-215-7060, or [email protected]. Everyonemeets at City Park at 9am each day. A weekend of fun onthe water, it brings meaning to the expression “messingaround in boats.” Open to anyone, with no fees. All shallowdraft boats are welcome: canoes and kayaks, catboats andcatamarans; trimarans, rowboats and sailing dinghies;scows, sharpies and sampans; punts, pirogues, prams—andpirates’ yawlboats.
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19th Annual Catalina 22 Northern Gulf Coast Cruise, Fort Walton Beach, FL,May 9-16The Catalina 22 National Sailing Association’s Fleet 77 ofFort Walton Beach, FL hosts this cruise. This one-designevent, open to all Catalina 22 sailors, attracts participantsfrom across the country and Canada. The one-week cruisestarts at the Fort Walton Yacht Club, sails the protectivewaterways of the ICW, crossing Choctawhatchee Bay,Pensacola Bay and Perdido Bay to arrive at Bear PointMarina, Orange Beach, AL, and return. Go tohttp://www.c22fleet77.org, or contact Chief YeomanMcKenzie at [email protected], for information.Check the website to confirm Mays’s date.
Slip to Ship Racing Regatta, Ocean Springs, MS, May 28-29Not just a regatta, but lunch, racing and a raffle; A multi-hull regatta launching from Ocean Springs Yacht Club andracing out to Ship Island. The sailors lunch then race back.The final leg is the next day when there is another oppor-tunity to beat the time around Deer Island! In addition,there is a FUNdraising raffle held to support sailing on theGulf Coast. Sponsored by the Ocean Springs Yacht Club,100 Beach Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS. (228) 875-1915. FREE.www.osyc.com .
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RACE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTHEAST
To list your race instruction courses (free listings for non-profit groups. A small fee to for-profit groups):[email protected] US SAILING Courses: Information, prerequisites, andenrollment online available at www.ussailing.org/race-offi-cials/become-a-race-official
US SAILING One-Day Race Management SeminarsCorinthian Sailing Club, Dallas, TX, April 2. Contact BobGough at [email protected]. Instructor Gil Greenwood.
One Day Judge SeminarRush Creek Yacht Club, Rockwall, TX, April 3. Contact JeffProgelhof at [email protected]. Instructor RichardMallinson.
Advanced Judge SeminarDavis Island Yacht Club, Tampa, FL, April 30-May 1.Contact Mike Dawson at [email protected]. InstructorsRichard Mallinson and Mike Dawson.
Continuing Education Event for JudgesCharleston Ocean Racing Assoc., Mount Pleasant, SC, April15-16. Contact Instructor Sarah Ashton at [email protected].
Safety at Sea Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL, April 16-17The St. Petersburg Yacht Club will be hosting a Safety at SeaSeminar at the club on the weekend of April 16-17. The sem-inar is US Sailing-sanctioned and participation will earn anISAF Offshore Survival certificate valid for five years. Bothdays must be attended. There is both classroom and on-boatcertification. Pre-registration required at www.SPYC.org.Call 727-822-3113. Limited space available.
UPCOMING, NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS IN THE SOUTHEAST
Sarasota Yacht Club Race to Havana, April 2-12The Sarasota Yacht Club has organized this race—afterattempts to get permission for it in the last few years. Withchanges easing restrictions this past year, permission hasbeen granted.
This PHRF race is open to any qualified boat 28 feet orlonger, monohull or multihull. Classes sailing will beSpinnaker, Non-Spinnaker, True Cruising and Multihull.Dockage will be at Marina Hemingway. Boats will depart onApril 3 off Big Pass near Sarasota. Boats are expected to arrivein Cuba April 5-6. Tours will be held April 7-9, and departurefrom Cuba, weather permitting, will be April 10-12.
Registration for the race opened in August and deadlinewas December 31. This is to be an annual race. For moreinformation, go to www.sarasotayachtclub.org/regattas.
2016 International Star Class WorldChampionship, Miami, FL, April 7-17The Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami, FL, will be hosting thisworld championship in April. Registration and check-in isApril 7-9. Racing will run April 10-16 with one race per day.Aprill 13 will be a lay day and April 17 a reserve day. Racingwill be on Biscayne Bay. www.CoralReefYachtClub.org.
Staying on Track in Charleston —Charleston Race Week April 14-17If you travel to regattas, you know this: Good regattas suc-ceed with a simple formula. They combine fair, well-runcompetition with fun, engaging shoreside activity. Andgreat regattas augment that by adding two essential ele-ments – top notch race management and a superb venue. Sowhen does a great regatta become even better? When theorganizers’ outlook is wholly competitor-centric. And that’sthe case with the largest keelboat regatta in both North andSouth America – Sperry Charleston Race Week, held inCharleston, S.C., April 14-17.
“For several years now,” says Event Director RandyDraftz, “we’ve been adding aspects that enhance the experi-ence for competitors. Mostly those are educational offeringsthat enable our competitors to improve their skills andbecome better racers. This year, we’ve partnered with USSailing and SAP to serve as the country’s first beta testregatta in 2016 for the SAP Sail InSight application.”
SAP Sail InSight is a race tracking and analytical appli-cation developed by SAP, the German software leader. For2016, US Sailing is collaborating with a select number ofregattas and organizations around the country to test theapplication and identify features and enhancements for U.S.sailors and events. The goal is to further refine SAP SailInSight for a broader rollout in 2017.
According to Draftz, the SAP Sail InSight applicationallows fans to follow individual boats in real-time online. Italso helps race committees manage the race course and pro-vides participants with valuable performance data andanalysis to optimize their strategies.
Roughly 100 GPS-enabled transponders will be sup-plied to select classes to showcase the full power of SAPSailing Analytics, when an entire fleet is tracked. Others willbe able to use the SAP Sail InSight App on their smartphones to get access to the same performance analysis fea-tures. (Download information for competitors will be forth-coming.)
“Including this system is emblematic of our commit-ment to putting on the best regatta possible,” adds Draftz.”We make refinements each year to ensure that. And that’swhy we’ll also offer our usual pre-regatta local knowledgepresentation by a College of Charleston sailing coach andour daily post-race debriefs by Ed Baird courtesy ofQuantum Sails.”
Sperry Charleston Race Week is open to boats from 19to 84 feet and draws entries from all across the U.S. and sev-eral foreign countries. Registration closes on April 8. Foradditional information, visit charlestonraceweek.com or fol-low the event on social media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,YouTube, and Vimeo.
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48th Regata del Sol al Sol from St.Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Mexico,April 22
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Regata del Sol al Sol—therace from St. Petersburg, FL, to Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo,Mexico—will be setting out for Mexico on April 22. the finalentry deadline is Monday, April 4.
Elizabeth (Beth) Pennington, the chairperson, can becontacted through the website at www.regatadelsolalsol.org (click on [email protected] on thehome page, or in the Notice of Race).
Many pre-race and after-race activities are set that allare invited to—including crew and any others interested inattending. Anyone interested in joining in the fun on theisland, but not necessarily wanting to sail, can fly toCancun. Then it is a short taxi ride and ferry ride, to IslaMujeres. In order to keep track of the boats and others com-ing to the island, people can get their regatta hotel reserva-tions and ground transportation through the website usingthe reservation information tabs on the right side of thehome page.
There is a secure website page for online entries, or mailthe entry in (address available on the website). You can alsocheck out the regatta’s Facebook page. For more informa-tion, go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org.
Bone Island Regatta Key West to CubaOptional Leg, May 16-26This race starts off Key West Harbor on May 16. Detailshave not been finalized at this time. Last year the finishwas at Morro Castle outside Havana, followed by anawards ceremony in Cuba two days later, and a farewelldinner a few days after that with a departure a day later.Events, as of press date, are still in the planning stage. TheBone Island Regatta is a race with three starts from south-west Florida. The race to Cuba is an optional leg. Go towww.BoneIslandRegatta.com for more information.
J70 North American Championship,Seabrook, TX, May 19-22Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, TX, will be hosting thischampionship in May. About 200 boats from countriesaround the world are expected. Racing will be on GalvestonBay. For more information, go to www.J70NAC.com, orcontact Al Goethe at [email protected]. www.lake-woodyachtclub.com
5th Annual Atlantic Cup Race fromCharleston, SC, to Portland, ME, May 28The Atlantic Cup, presented by 11th Hour Racing, is a ded-icated professional Class 40 race held annually in the U.S.with a focus on running an environmentally responsibleevent. The first leg of the race starts Saturday, May 28, inCharleston, SC.
At 1,008 nautical miles of offshore racing, and the onlyrace to sail around both capes (Hatteras and Cod), theAtlantic Cup is the longest and toughest race in the UnitedStates. Teams of two will race 648nm from Charleston toNew York City. After a brief stopover in New York, teamswill race a second leg of 360nm to Portland, Maine wherethe race will culminate the weekend of June 11 with aninshore series.
As with the previous editions, the Atlantic Cup willoffer environmentally themed events to coincide with rac-ing in each city, and a robust kids education program, com-bining offshore sailing and the marine environment. Raceorganizers will again calculate the Atlantic Cup’s carbonfootprint and carbon-offset supplier, “We Are Neutral,” willoffset it at the conclusion of the race. A comprehensive listof the sustainability actions of the Atlantic Cup can befound at www.atlanticcup.org/sustainability.
The Atlantic Cup began in May 2011 as an annualevent, but became a biennial event in 2014. Boats competingare Class40s, which are monohulls designed for shorthand-ed racing. www.AtlanticCup.org.
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Okeechobee Water Level Goes down about NineInches Since February
As of press date in early March, Lake Okeechobee was at16.27 feet above sea level. This makes the navigationaldepth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 9.48 feet, andthe navigational depth for Route 2, which goes aroundthe southern coast of the lake, 7.68 feet. Bridge clearanceat Myakka was at 49.24 feet. For those interested in see-ing the daily height of the lake, navigation route depthsand bridge clearance, go to http://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml (copy this addressexactly as it is here with upper and lower cases). Thislink is also available on our website, www.southwinds-magazine.com. See the left column.
Florida Legislature Overwhelmingly Passes Anchoring RestrictionsOn Friday, March 4, the Florida House passed anti-anchor-ing legislation HB 1051 by a vote of 105-12. On the follow-
ing Monday, the Florida Senate passed SB1260, which isessentially the same as the one passed by the house.
The bills would prohibit anchoring from a half hourafter sunset until a half hour before sunrise on the MiddleRiver between N.E. 21st Court and the IntracoastalWaterway in Broward County; Sunset Lake in Miami-DadeCounty; and the sections of Biscayne Bay in Miami-DadeCounty between Rivo Alto Island and Di Lido Island, SanMarino Island and San Marco Island, and San Marco Islandand Biscayne Island.
BoatUS reported the following:
Even after hearing from thousands of Florida boatersrequesting they not approve this legislation, the FloridaSenate has just decided to treat a few areas differentlythan the rest of the state when it comes to public accessto the waterways,” said BoatUS President MargaretBonds Podlich. “Despite today’s vote, we remain com-mitted to seeing the Pilot Program through to comple-tion. We want to work with all communities so that
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The Florida Mooring and Anchoring Pilot Program, cre-ated through legislation in 2009, allowed five localities toexperiment with anchoring ordinances to find practicalrecommendations to develop a uniform statewideanchoring solution. At the same time, it limited otherlocal governments from enacting general anchoringrestrictions. Originally scheduled to end in 2014, thePilot Program was extended until 2017, with recommen-dations due from the Florida Fish & WildlifeCommission to the legislature this fall.
Florida HB 1051 prohibits anchoring from a half hourafter sunset until a half hour before sunrise on theMiddle River N.E. 21st Court and the IntracoastalWaterway in Broward County; Sunset Lake in Miami-Dade County, and sections of Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County between Rivo Alto Island and Di LidoIsland, San Marino Island and San Marco Island, and SanMarco Island and Biscayne Island.
The bill contains a provision that will remove theseanchoring restrictions once statewide anchoring regula-tions are enacted.
The two bills basically exempt the five anchoring areas froma law passed in 2009 that prohibits local communities frompassing laws that restrict liveaboards and cruising boatsfrom anchoring.
The Senate adopted the House version and the final bill,SJ 980, went to the governor on March 9 for a veto or signa-ture, although the governor was expected to sign it.
When HB 1051 went to the House for a vote on March4, Rep. Matt Caldwell, Republican from Lee County, put upan amendment to add Crab Island (a submerged sandbar)in Okaloosa County to the list of anchoring restrictions.
Crab Island was proposed because it draws crowds ofboaters on the weekends who beach their boats on the sand-bar and party. Crab Island is located near Fort WaltonBeach, Destin and the eastern end of Santa Rosa Island—allof which are in Okaloosa County—in the Panhandle.Another state representative made the case that there aremany sandbars like that throughout the state and maybemany others should be on the list, but others said those aredifferent cases and that the five areas in southeast Floridaare areas where there is dense population where there hasbeen conflict between waterfront property owners andboaters. The amendment was defeated, but some wonderthat if that is what some state legislators are thinking—pro-hibiting anchoring on sandbars—then what’s next in possi-ble future anchoring restrictions?
Longstanding East Coast CatalinaDealership Dunbar Yachts Gets New OwnersDunbar Sales, now Dunbar Yachts, the longstandingCatalina dealership based on St. Simons’ Island, GA, hasnew owners. The business has successfully served sailors inGeorgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and north Floridasince the 1970s. Whilst the founding owners, Barney andPeggy Riley, may be handing over the day-to-day runningof the business, both intend to keep an active role in Dunbarand all Dunbar’s existing personnel will remain.
The new owners, Michael and Lucy Bowie, cruisedextensively around England and Europe until Michaelsailed their boat along the coast of Africa before crossing theAtlantic to the Caribbean, where they cruised with theiryoung son and dog.
The new owners will build upon the fundamentalmodel and ethos of Dunbar. Michael says, “We will use ourprevious business experience to build upon the reputationof Dunbar Yachts. My proven service background withinhigh pressure industries, coupled with my experiences inyachting as both consumer and vendor, form the funda-mentals of our business plan. Catalina offers a great prod-uct for the modern cruiser. We want to deliver our productsand services to wider and new audiences. We have a num-ber of initiatives planned, and in combination with thehighly anticipated launch of Catalina’s new 425, excitingtimes are ahead.”
At its location in Morningstar Marina, Dunbar Yachtsstocks brand new Catalina sailboats, which can be viewedand test sailed, with examples from the Ocean, Cruiser andSport ranges. In addition, Dunbar Yachts has a very activeused sail and power boat brokerage. Its location at the gate-way to the Golden Isles has been pivotal to the success ofthe service business, which has an unprecedented reputa-tion. The most valuable asset to the business and our cus-tomers is our experience; when combined, the business hasover 100 years’ experience in boating.
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SOUTHERN RACE REPORTS
The 7th CharlotteHarbor Regatta, Port Charlotte, FL, Feb. 5-7 By Peter Welch
Hobie 16s racing in the CharlotteHarbor Regatta. Sail # 46 on the
left is the team of Mark Moddermanand Dafna Brown, who took first in
the class. Photo by Fran Burstein.
Fifty-nine boats in nine classescompleted 49 races over threedays on three race circles in theseventh edition of this event,which has become a majorannual regional regatta. This isonly possible through commu-nity support, particularly from the boaters and clubs thatdonate time, material, and expertise in race management.Both indoor and outdoor space at Port Charlotte BeachPark served as race headquarters and the launch andovernight storage area for catamarans. Charlotte HarborYacht Club launched and hosted small boats and racemanagement boats.
The profits from Charlotte Harbor Regatta are sharedwith the three youth sailing organizations on the harbor.Several of this year’s contestants in this regatta showed therewards possible for young sailors. Mark Moddermanlearned to sail as a youth in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.Now an American citizen, he represented the U.S. at the PanAm games. Closer to home, the Brunsveld brothers ofSarasota Youth Sailing placed sixth in the F16 Worlds inMalaysia and are U.S. F16 Champions. Youth sailing teach-es analytical skills and can lead to college scholarships.
For some boats, there was too much wind: gusts to 20knots Friday, to 17 knots with white-out rain late Saturday,and gusts to 24 knots on Sunday. Location of the race circlesalso determined wave height. Modderman on a Hobie 16sailed all of the nine scheduled races, as did six others of the14 Hobies that raced. The 2.4M boats have little freeboardand would have preferred a location with fewer waves. Still,six of 10 sailed all their races. All eight Flying Scotts sailedtheir four scheduled races. Five Harbor 20s were new to theregatta and limited themselves to two races. Tie breakerrules determined the winner.
The 2.4M division was taken by Bruce Miller, with DeeSmith taking second. First in the F16s was Black/Pastoor andsecond was Brunsvold/Ehrhart. In the F18s, first was takenby Muma/Ingram, followed by Marshack/Hislop in second.Modderman/Brown took first in the Hobie 16 andBrown/Cowap took second. In the Flying Scots, it wasTaylor/Taylor in first and Strawbridge/Connolly second.Wilkinson/Walsh took first in the Harbor 20s, followed byBurkhart/Roe. In the Precision 15s, it was Heek/Heek infirst. Wetas was taken by Hansen, followed by Rogers. WindRider was Rodenkirk in first and Powell/Powell in second.
http://www.CharlotteHarborRegatta.com.
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds,Clearwater Beach, FL, Feb. 7-14By Gareth Kelly
With less than six months to go until the summer Olympicsdescend on Rio de Janeiro, sailors from around the world
The Finnish team of Noora Ruskola and Camilla Cedercreutz in a49erFX sailing in the World Championships in Clearwater, FL, inFebruary. Photo by Gareth Kelly.
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arrived in Clearwater, FL, for the 49er, 49erFX andNacra17 class World Championships, the first suchevent to be held in the United States since 2010. The49er and the women’s 49erFX are the fastest, mostexciting class currently in the Olympics, while theNacra 17 catamarans are similar to the multihullboats being used in the America’s Cup racing andare comprised of a mixed male and female crew.
The regatta also doubled as an Olympic quali-fier for many countries, and coming so soon afterthe ISAF World Cup in Miami in January, thingswere heating up as over 400 sailors representing 35countries battled it out for the chance to sail forGold in Rio.
Two sailors hoping to make the US SailingTeam were Dale Morris, 26, from Annapolis, MD,and Thomas Barrows, 28, from St. Thomas, U.S.Virgin Islands. Their nearest rival is Clearwaterlocal Brad Funk, currently in his third Olympiccampaign.
By the end of the regatta Morris and Barrows were beat-en by another of their U.S. rivals, Judge Ryan and HansHenken, who will be the ones going to Rio. Funk and Burdfinished in 50th place.
The top of the 49er fleet was dominated by the Kiwis,with the unbeatable pairing of Peter Burling and Blair Tuketaking their fourth world title with a race to spare. Thesetwo will be hard to beat come the Olympics, having not losta 49er regatta since London 2012.
This is the first year the 49erFX will be appearing at theOlympics. Essentially the same boat as the 49er but with asmaller sail plan, this all female class gives the ladies achance to get in on the skiff scene.
The gold medal and world title was won by the Spanishpair of Echegoyen and Betanzos. The best-placed U.S. teamwas Henken and Scutt finishing a respectable 13th—enoughto qualify for Rio.
Finishing out the regatta were the Nacra 17s. TheFrench team of Besson and Riou took the top spot for thismixed-crew class. The best-placed U.S. team was Gulari andChafee finishing in 31st place, earning them a spot at theOlympic regatta.
The regatta was hosted by the Clearwater CommunitySailing Center. As an official US Sailing Olympic andParalympic training venue with ideal launching facilities,close proximity to major airports and container-shippingfacilities, it has become a popular winter training locationfor many sailors.
“Its great to have all these sailors here,” said sailing cen-ter program director Rich White. “Everyone has cometogether to make this happen. St. Pete Yacht Club, DavisIsland Yacht Club and Clearwater Yacht Club have allchipped in. With over 400 sailors, 75 coaches and their fam-ilies, it’s a real plus for the Clearwater community.”
The regatta saw a diverse range of weather with anunusually cold front sweeping through at the start, makingfor some rare chop and large swells off Pier 60 in ClearwaterBeach—before lighter conditions during the middle of theregatta when picture-perfect weather arrived in time for themedal races.
23rd Conquistador Cup Regatta, Punta Gorda, FL, Feb. 27-28By Peter Welch
This event on Charlotte Harbor is a collaboration of PuntaGorda Sailing Club and the Royal Order of Ponce de LeonConquistadors. Their vision was to have 100 boats sailingon the harbor. The number this year was 41, consisting of 33racers and 8 boats sailing in tribute to a deceased DJ/sailor.The first day had five PHRF format races on each of tworace circles. The second day was a pursuit race for all theboats on the same course. The pursuit winner gets the honorof one year’s custody of a Conquistador helmet and theirboat pictured on next year’s T-shirt. As in previous yearsthe pursuit win was by mere seconds.
On Saturday, five windward/leeward PHRF raceswere conducted on two race circles in 3- to 15-knot windswith large direction shifts. Racers with long experience onthe harbor got caught on the wrong side of a shift. That’sright...don’t go to the lay line too soon! Saturday’s results: InSpinnaker Class, first was Schwarting on Obsession, aMelges 24, followed by Robbins on Soul Shine, an S2 7.9.Non-Spinnaker was taken by Milan on See Ya, an S2 7.9,with Curtis on Morgan, a Morgan 24. Gottschlich on DivaGorda, a Jeanneau 36, took first in True Cruising, followed byBusher on Serendipity, a Hunter 42.
Sunday’s pursuit race was run on an 8.5-mile coursethat was near windward/leeward. Wind velocity was simi-lar to Saturday’s race minus the big shifts. The most dra-matic pursuit was between Morgan, a Morgan 24, that start-ed 6.5 minutes ahead of the S2 7.9 Soul Shine. Morgan had agood lead at the windward mark and the whisker pole hadit running like a spin boat downwind. Soul Shine did a goodjob working through the fleet and passed to take the win byeight seconds. The next cluster was 2.5 minutes behind.
Three boats in the Spinnaker class sailing in close quarters in theConquistador Cup. On the left is Obsession, a Melges 24, whichtook first in the class. In the center is Us2, an S2 7.9. On the rightis Still Crazy, a J/95. Photo by Fran Burstein
The East in general and theSouth in particular hauledin an amazing amount of
awards at US Sailing’s nationalleadership forum in San Diego,CA, Feb. 4-6.
This year’s forum, like itsinaugural event (also in SanDiego) in 2014 was an unusualgathering of sail training andeducation experts, yacht cluband sailing organization leadersas well as race officials.Attendance this year was about550, down slightly from the firstedition’s total of 600, and con-sisted of folks from all over theAmericas and several foreigncountries.
First to speak at the forumwas diver/oceanographer SylviaEarle, whose talk was entitled,“Sustainable Seas: The Visionand the Reality.” (Read abouther talk and her life in the articlefollowing this one.) Annual Awards
Florida residents, both present and former, reaped an arrayof honors. Stephanie Webb of Fort Myers Beach was namedoutstanding volunteer for the year. Not related to theawards dinner but key to sail training, US Sailing alsoappointed her as regional training coordinator (RTC) for thestate, replacing Jane Millman, formerly of Tampa’s DavisIsland Yacht Club but now with the Annapolis Yacht Club.
A native of Indianapolis, IN, Webb moved to Floridawhen she attended the University of Miami. She and herhusband Ross, a Fort Myers pharmacist, founded the EdisonSailing Center in 1983. US Sailing recognized both Webbsand ESC as the nation’s top community sailing program ata national symposium in 2013. Webb is secretary of the cor-poration and in charge of training.
“There is a lot I need to learn especially as far as RTCduties are concerned,” she said. “I want to establish rela-tionships with clubs, become more involved with theFlorida Sailing Association and push attendance for USSailing’s regional symposiums.”
As a side note, the next one-day regional event will beat the Venice Yacht Club on Saturday, April 23, beginning at10am. The previous gathering was at the US Sailing CenterMartin County in Martin County last October. These ses-sions provide leaders with an opportunity to discuss com-mon problems and Webb was instrumental in helping tolaunch the concept in the Southeast.
She has been at the heart of US Sailing’s Reach program,using sailing as a platform for STEM education. In addition,the Webbs organized the second largest Junior Olympicslast year. Known by many sailors as the River RompRegatta, it is normally held on the third weekend ofOctober.
Margie Graham was recognized as the nation’s out-
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US Sailing National Leadership Forum By Jabbo Gordon
Demo day at the US Sailing Forum had a variety of boats for forum participants to try out. Photocourtesy US Sailing.
standing community sailing director. Although she is fromConway, MI, and directs the program at Crooked LakeSailors in Oden, MI, she is an instructor trainer who teachesa nearly annual instructor course at ESC and voluntarilyworks with directors and coaches in Florida.
Officials recognized Kurt and Meka Taulbee ofClearwater for their creative innovations in programming.This husband-wife team founded SailFit to incorporatephysical fitness as a part of sailing. They also work withhome-schooled students in central Pinellas County.
The Marty A. Luray Award for Outstanding Support ofPublic Access Sailing went to Stu Gilfillen of Tiverton, RI.That is a long way from Florida, but Gilfillen served asSarasota Youth Sailing Program’s executive director for sev-eral years before joining US Sailing where he has become itstraining director.
The Annapolis Yacht Club captured the Captain JoeProsser Award for Excellence in Sailing Instruction.Another training award went to Lynn Lynch of Chicago,who garnered the Virginia Long Sail Training Service andSupport Award. Long was a long time training director atUS Sailing.
Other community sailing awards went to Matt Schultzof Van Nuys, CA, for excellence in instruction, CaitlynRidgely of East Boston, MA, for outstanding outreach andinclusion, and the New England Science and Sailing organ-ization of Stonington, CT, for its outstanding communitysailing program.
Charleston Race Week won the One-Design RegattaAward. The largest regatta of its kind in the WesternHemisphere, it has evolved from a local competition with 29boats to a major international regatta with nearly 300 boats.
Barney Harris of Arlington, VA, and Peter Duncan ofSeveran Park, MD, shared the John H. Gardiner, Jr. Trophyfor service to the One-Design community. Betsy Altman ofChicago—a Lightning class sailor—was recognized as edi-tor and publisher of OptiNews, a magazine for youngsailors. And Jon Deutsch of Richmond, VA, a photographerand writer, grabbed the Leadership Award.
In addition, Alan Jenkinson of the US Sailing CenterMartin County in Florida was honored as the outstandingorganizational leader for 2015. He and his wife, Debbie,have lived in Martin County for 34 years, but joined USS-CMC in March 2009.
Galveston Community Sailing Center was spotlightedfor its outstanding adaptive community sailing program. Inrecent years, the organization has co-hosted the U.S.Disabled Sailing Championship, run three adaptive sailingboot camps for veterans and hosted the first US Sailingadaptive instructor course.
Forum Sessions Cover a Variety of TopicsSessions at a forum tend to use a lightly broader brush toappeal to its wider audience, but nearly all of the breakoutsessions had something for everyone and had attendeesscratching their respective heads trying to decide whichpresentation to see and hear. Couples, like the Webbs, orgroups, such as the Corpus Christi five led by JonathanAtwood, divided assignments and maximized their haul ofinformation and networking opportunities.
Many sponsors and exhibitors not only had booths in apavilion set up next to the conference center but providedpersonnel for some of the breakout sessions. For instance,the Gowrie Group and Burgee Insurance Program was aplatinum sponsor and various members made presenta-tions on insurance coverage, safety hazards on land, regattasafety and even serving as a junior sailing chairperson.
In a One-Design town meeting, Tom Hubbell who isimmediate past president of US Sailing, acknowledged thatmany of the nation’s baby boomers who built one-designsailing are dropping out.
“However, we shouldn’t get suicidal over the numbersdrop,” he added. “For one thing, the rise in gas prices affect-ed travel to various one-design events.”
Josh Adams, US Sailing’s Olympic chairman, opined
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Old Pulteney Maritmie Heroes award winners Jack Gierhart, Nathan Indergaard, David Lind. Photo courtesy US Sailing.
that one-design classes that were also Olympic classes, werenot very organized in the United States.
“People in those classes will follow the Olympic sched-ule, but not the class schedule,” Hicks added, indicatingthat class events are annual whereas the Olympic occur onlyevery four years.
Hubbell emphasized the need to get younger people inone-design sailing. However, to do that, though, classesneed to keep costs down. He also told the story of a boatbuilder who often came to a class regatta with his latest pro-duction and immediately sold it.
“He never took a boat back home with him,” Hubbellsaid.
“Some clubs are buying various one-design boats andmaking them available to members,” he said. “But the realgrowth depends on a person who is a spark plug and howhard that person works at it.
“We also need to share information. Informal coachingreally helps. And lastly, we need to keep it fun and simple,”Hubbard, a Thistle class skipper, concluded.
There was an early morning coffee with Dennis Conner,a member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame. He talkedabout sailing different dinghies and moving to keel boatsand he discussed his involvement with the America’s Cupand how the competition now involves catamarans.
“Everyone knows a cat can be a dog,” he joked. “It’sexciting to sail a catamaran, but sailing one is like the dif-ference between driving a car with a stick shift and a carwith an automatic transmission.”
Conner gave a little background about himself and howhe even approached Donald Trump about contributing tohis America’s Cup campaign.
“I lived and breathed sailing at the San Diego YachtClub when I was a kid,” he said. “I was not that special inschool, but I was the best sailor of my group. The more Idid, the better I got.”
Jack Gierhart, US Sailing’s executive director, gave sortof a state of the sport speech. He said membership was over45,000 now and that there were 5,922 certified sailing
instructors as well as 1,355race officials. US Sailing has 44paid employees and hundredsof volunteers who serve onvarious committees.
Emlie Veinot was a keymember of a panel that dis-cussed women in sailing,which is becoming a perennialpresentation. She recommend-ed hiring more female instruc-tors and many of them cancome from a club’s own youthprogram.
“Even a crew member on ahigh school sailing team can bean instructor,” she suggested.“But many young womenneed someone to increase theirconfidence level. So go one-on-one with them.”
Another highlight of thethree-day event was a power point presentation by CharlieEnright and Mark Towill, two of the youngest contestants inlast year’s Volvo Ocean Race around the world. They tag-teamed the audience with comments about the team’s selec-tion process and training and fund raising.
They described life on board where a person’s gear isnever dry and a stretch when the crew has to jibe every hourin 20 to 35-knot winds. And yet the crew of nine wouldhang out together after each leg.
One of their many highlights was crossing the equatorand making an offering to King Neptune. One of the lowpoints was when another vessel ran aground on a reef nearCape Town, South Africa. They were also sickened by theamount of trash that is in the water.
“There was lots of marine debris,” Enright said. “Therewas trash everywhere, everything from plastics to tele-phone poles.”
In a town meeting style session with US Sailing’s boardof directors, various members fired questions at the panel.President Bruce Barton, who winters in Vero Beach, fieldedmany of the questions and replied that the body’s reorgani-zation was going very well.
Asked if US Sailing was trying to do too much with toolittle, Rich Jepsen quipped that it was better than the alter-native. However, the board leans heavily on the 700 to 800committee members and said that US Sailing is much larg-er than it appears.
When one person complained that US Sailing seems toconcentrate its efforts east of the Mississippi, again, Jepsen,a Californian who is one of only two west coast members ofthe board, rose to the occasion. He acknowledged the boardmake-up and that most of the annual awards went to theeastern side of the United States.
“I’ll admit I felt that way too when I first came on board,”he said. “It’s a strong impression. It seems US Sailing is veryprovincial, especially toward the northeast, but reality is bet-ter than the impression, and it’s improving.”
US Sailing will resume its training symposium formatnext year when it meets in Austin, TX, on Feb. 16-18, 2017.
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Not all sailing was done on the water on demo day. Photo courtesy Eder Photo.
USSailing sent out an announcement that Dr. SylviaEarle was going to be a keynote speaker at itsleadership forum in San Diego this year. And
many members and friends wondered why adiver/oceanographer was speaking at a sailing session.
As it turned out, she was the first one to speak at the Feb.4-6 gathering of yacht club executives, one-design class lead-ers and top training gurus from around the nation. Her talkwas entitled, “Sustainable Seas: The Vision and the Reality.”
Well, sailors can (and did) relate to that. But here is an80-year-old woman who put on her first diving helmet atFlorida’s Weeki Wachee Springs when she was only 16years old. New Yorker magazine and the New York Timeshave referred to Dr. Earle as “her deepness.” She has mademore dives than a fleet of submarines, and she is still divingevery chance she gets.
Well, it made sense to Rich Jepsen of California, whois one of two West Coast members on US Sailing’s board ofdirectors. “I’m a real fan of hers,” he said. “I love her. Isuggested her as a keynote speaker two years ago, but toomany asked the same question [about a diver speaking ata sailing session].”
Then someone else suggested Dr. Earle again this pastyear, and the proverbial powers that be agreed. After all, allof the bays, rivers and sounds where many people sail, con-nect with gulfs, oceans and seas.
“Sailing is a green sport,” Jepsen continued. “That iswhat she is all about—that and stewardship of the sea. That
is what all of us sailors should be thinking about.”After her introduction, Dr. Earle took the stage and
started explaining her concept of the sustainable seas as sheclicked away with her power point presentation. “Water,”she began. “Add a little salt and it makes the world goaround. However, we must care about the ocean. Most peo-ple don’t think about it, but fortunately we—you and I—getit. We’re soul mates because we know that the ocean keepsus alive. It feeds birds and plants as well as man. It is part of
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Sylvia Earle speaking at the US Sailing Forum. Photo courtesy US Sailing.
our life support system, but many don’t realize that oceansmatter. It is the biggest swimming pool in the world.”
Dr. Earle indicated that while we are careful about whatwe put in our backyard pools, we should be very carefulabout what we put in the sky, on the land or in the ocean—or “it will come back to haunt us.”
“We can travel high,” she said, talking about spaceexploration. “We also need to study the depths of the ocean.We have the power, but do we have the will? People arebeginning to realize that we need to explore our oceans.One problem, though, is that proposals are big, but budgetsare small. However, we have to learn about the creatures ofthe seas.”
Named Time magazine’s “Hero of the Planet” in 1998,Dr. Earle talked about some of her experiences underwater,some of which were amusing.
“When I’m underwater, I’m looking at fish,” she said. “Ilike to look at them; they have personalities. They are notjust commodities, but they don’t have the ability to passalong information like we do.”
Dr. Earle emphasized that 64 percent of the world’soceans lie beyond national jurisdiction and are virtuallybeyond any conservation efforts. “Some things have tostop if we are going to have an ocean that works for us,”she concluded.
Born in New Jersey, she and her family moved toDunedin, FL, in 1947 and by her own admission, she was notenchanted. While escaping the miseries of cold weather,moving a 12-year-old 800 miles from a farm environment toa sleepy small southern town was not an optimum situation.
Many small towns come with small town thinking thatincludes placing women into roles of secretaries or stew-ardesses—if they even worked at all. Fortunately, her par-ents did not concur and encouraged her to explore the near-by waters of St. Joseph’s Sound, Clearwater Bay and theGulf of Mexico.
Since she had started school in New Jersey a year earlyand was quickly recognized as one of the brightest youngpeople in the area, she graduated from Clearwater High ayear ahead of her age group and went to what was thenknown as St. Petersburg Junior College for a year. Then shetransferred to Florida State University where she earned herbachelor’s degree. Later she gained a master’s degree inmarine biology from Duke University, which subsequentlyawarded her a doctorate in 1966.
More recently, she is affiliated with Mission Blue inMalibu, Calif., although she lives in Oakland. Dr. Earle stillowns a home in Dunedin and flew there two days after herUS Sailing presentation.
Asked specifically about sailing, she said that it wasexhilarating, but that she had never become involved withit as a young person. “I was always more intrigued with sealife and what’s underneath boats,” she explained.
Does Dr. Earle have any thoughts of retiring or evenslowing down?
“I have no desire to stop,” she said. “Why would I? I’mdoing what I love. Why would I even slow down? I can’tstand still. I feel driven.”
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The Strictly Sail Show at BaysideLast year, because of construction,the exhibitors’ tent was movedaway from the docks, which createdsome problems. But a temporaryhalt in construction this yearbrought the tent back to its old loca-tion—where you had to go throughthe tent to get to the docks. The tentwas so crowded with visitors that itwas difficult to walk down theaisles. The docks, of course, werefull of people. With 87 boats in thewater, it was a big show. There werea lot of monohulls, but with 37 ofthem being catamarans, it’s no sur-prise that it is the biggest catamaranshow in the world.
Catamaran companies reportedgood show sales and others report-ed high-quality traffic, which means people who were seri-ously looking to buy. Contacts with prospective buyers iswhat many hope for at the show.
If you were looking for a catamaran, then this is the placeto be. This is especially true if you have lots of money andwant a big cat, as many are in the 50- to 60-foot and up range.But many smaller, more affordable cats are also present.
Exhibitors also reported a good show, although atten-dance at over 18,000 was reportedly down five percent—buttent traffic looked real busy to me.
The Main Show on Virginia KeyThe two main ways to get to the show was water taxi andbus. Without hesitation, I chose water taxi from Strictly Sail,one of the main locales to pick one up. I wasn’t too happywith a 30-minute wait, but I looked forward to a boat ride.It’s a 30-minute ride, longer than I thought it would be, butthey take it slow, which is okay. With the Miami skyline,pleasure boats everywhere and islands all over BiscayneBay, it’s an enjoyable trip—especially on a beautiful andwarm winter day in Miami.
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Miami Boat Show –Strictly Sail MiamiBy Steve Morrell
The Miami Boat Show moved this year from the Miami Beach Convention Center to Virginia Key on Biscayne Bay—2.5 miles across the Rickenbacker Causeway on the way to Key Biscayne. Everyone was anxious to see what the new loca-
tion would be like, especially since it was all to take place in temporary tents.Strictly Sail always had its own location at Bayside—a location that’s in sight of Virginia Key. There’s talk of moving the
sail show to Virginia Key to get everyone at the same location, but construction at Bayside could force the move.
A sea of catamarans at Strictly Sail.
The Miami Skyline from Virginia Key.
On Virginia Key, the water taxis use existing dockssince part of the show is at a marina that has powerboat dryrack storage. The taxi docks and the boat show docks are onthe lagoon side of the Key, and it’s well-protected. The taxisland towards the north end of the show. I didn’t know whatto expect for the show layout, but it didn’t take long to seethe big tents to your left and the smaller tents to the right.
Curious, we headed straight for the big tents. Prettyquickly you realize that this is a long narrow spit of landand a long narrow show. You are walking on pavement andall the tents had carpeted over the pavement. As you walkthrough these huge tents, you realize that building this tem-porary show with these huge tents is quite an undertaking—impressive to the say the least. All this for only five days.
All the usual big exhibitors were there—boat manufac-turers, outboards, fishing, electronics, etc. The number ofboats in these tents—built to accommodate boats up to 36feet—was in the hundreds, and it seemed endless.
You walk forever—and that’s what it seemed like: Lotsof walking. I later learned that the show was about 3/4 of amile long from one end to the other.
One of the major advantages of the new location wasthat now hundreds of in-water boats were next to the tents atthe temporary docks. The old in-water show at Sea IsleMarina was never this big, and these docks seemed a lot morecrowded than the tents were. Maybe it’s because walkingamongst the docks with hundreds of boats in the middle of abeautiful day on Biscayne Bay is fun, no doubt about it. Thisis truly where a boat show should be: on the water.
As you wander the docks there is one elephant in the
room, or should I say, on the bayou: The old and deteriorat-ing Miami Marine Stadium is right there, like some giantcorpse staring at you as you wander the docks. It’s rusty andcovered with graffiti—with the old seats falling apart, manyof them gone or thrown around. It’s fenced off as a forbiddenzone. The feeling I got reminded me of the image of theStatue of Liberty in Planet of the Apes. Bizarre.
That afternoon, my two friends and I parted ways. Theywere tired and decided to take the bus to the hotel. I foundout later they had to wait an hour. They were not happy. Ihad better luck, waiting only 20 minutes for a water taxi toStrictly Sail.
The next morning, we decided we were going to beatthe system and take the morning bus to the main show, thenmiss a water taxi wait by leaving around 1pm for StrictlySail—when everyone was coming out to the show.
We were staying downtown only one block from ashow bus stop. We figured it’s a short ride, maybe 20 min-utes. We got on about 9:20am. After boarding, the bus head-ed north away from show, then it made many, many turns(ever driven in downtown Miami?) to several additionalstops at the tail end of rush hour. Finally, it headed southtowards the causeway. Seventy minutes later we steppedoff the bus at the show. Aaaaaargh.
This time, we decided to check out the part of the showwe missed earlier—the area near the water taxi docks. I callthem “the cheap seats.” These are the less expensive exhibitorspaces, many in small tents, although there was one tentthat held about 50 exhibitors that had one long U-shapedaisle with three rows of exhibitors. It was so crowded you
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had to dodge people to walkdown it. The big tents had AC,but not these. This is where allthe small exhibitors are—theones where the company ownersman the booth, where the newand innovative products can beseen. It’s also the part of theshow that I enjoy the most asyou might find something inter-esting there, something younever saw before.
As you continue north,there are rows with a couplehundred more small exhibitorsin single tents. It all ends at theRusty Pelican waterfrontrestaurant, which was open, butnot real crowded, surprisingly.
We were all going to goback to Strictly Sail, but myfriends wanted to see the elec-tronics exhibit in one of the bigtents, so I headed to the watertaxi docks. I had a 10 minutewait. Later, I found out myfriends came back around 3pmand waited an hour and a halffor a water taxi. Aaaaaargh.
The Miami Boat Show on Virginia Key – The Good, the Bad and the UglyThe good: it’s on the water; youget a free, scenic boat ride;there’s lots of room; you don’thave to fight traffic and park-ing; and the in-water boats are part of the main show.
The most important and biggest advantage: There’s stilla Miami Boat Show as they didn’t have a lot of choices.
A big problem is getting there. The wait for the water taxiwas often horrible and there was confusion on getting on theright taxi back to the mainland. The length of our bus ridewas not just bad it was ridiculous. But these problems can befixed. We were only there on Thursday and Friday, not on theweekend, the real busy days. They don’t need to just increasethe number of water taxis and buses—they need to dramati-cally increase the numbers. They had shade at the water taxiwaiting areas, but the lines were so long at times, that it was-n’t enough. If they don’t solve the transportation problems,they can kiss the show goodbye. Everyone will forgive thefirst year, but the second won’t be so easy.
The show is 3/4 of a mile long and walking on hardground all day is one of the most tiring things you can do.There were complaints about not enough rest areas andlong bathroom waits, both of which need to be greatlyincreased, not just increased.
Another big concern is food. At the convention center,you could leave the show and walk a few blocks to relax atdozens of great restaurants and then return to the show.There’s nothing like that on Virginia Key except The RustyPelican at one end of the show, but I wonder how manyknew it was there. Another restaurant was near the center
of the show, and it was alwayspacked so tight that you could-n’t get in without a good wait,but it had outside, covered seat-ing with a great ol’ Florida-ambiance. That alone was proofof what people need and want.
But the biggest problem thatI and my friends saw at the showwas something more emotional. Idescribed the show as “sterile.”My friends, a couple, used other,softer language. She described itas “no personality.” Her hus-band said it had no “flavor.”
It’s like a boat show built ona vacant lot on the water. Andthe deteriorating Miami MarineStadium didn’t help (there is amove to repair it). What theshow needs is some ambiancethat gives it some character.Maybe they should hire a fengshui expert—the art of harmo-nizing everyone with the sur-rounding environment. Maybethey need to plant some bigtrees for shade, have tropicalgardens and maybe use the factthat it is held on tropical watersto their advantage—watersports, marine life, etc. In otherwords, take advantage of thefact that the show is on thewater—and not just so you canhave the docks there. After all,the show is built on a park—
Hobie Island Beach Park. Develop the park with the show inmind and develop the show with a park in mind.
But give it some character and ambiance. Make peoplewant to be there besides just for the boat show and they willalways come back.
Strictly Sail at Virginia KeyRumors keep circulating that Strictly Sail will move toVirginia Key. If it moves, I will miss Bayside with its near-by restaurants on the water. It has great ambiance. But oneof the big problems is always the same for the sailboatshows: They get treated like underclass citizens since 90percent of the boats out there are power. The industryoften ignores them. If they don’t give the sailboat industrya respectful position that not only makes them part of theshow, but also gives them their own show, then it will notbe a happy transition.
In St. Petersburg, being ignored was why the sailboatsbroke off from the St. Petersburg Boat Show in 1992 and cre-ated their own sailboat show. But in 2008, the sailboat showrejoined with the same show organizers to create the St.Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show. The merger was negoti-ated and the sailboats received excellent support and positionat the show that has worked out beautifully. So it’s possible.
If that happens in Miami, it could be become an evengreater show for both power and sail.
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Cuba or Bust—Captain America Rules the WavesFor the first time in over50 years, racing to Cubabecame legal for sailorsfrom the U.S., and thatsparked a number ofevents—none of them bigger than the ConchRepublic Cup.
By Dan Dickison
Photos by Priscilla Parker.
Cover: Eddie Evans’ Beneteau 381, Nauton Call, heads to the finish line in theVaradero, Cuba, buoy race just off theresort shore of Varadero. This was thefirst buoy race after boats had made thefirst leg of the trip to Varadero. Photo byPriscilla Parker.
Cuba. Say that name and it conjures colorful streetscenes with 1950s-vintage vehicles milling past abackdrop of tired Spanish colonial buildings. For
many Americans, there’s an allure here that’s hard todescribe. Just 90 miles south of Florida’s archipelago, thisCaribbean nation has beckoned stateside mariners for overa century. But for at least half that time—since the U.S. trade
embargo implemented in the early 1960s—it has beenunlawful for U.S.-owned vessels to voyage here. That allbegan to change last year when President Obama’s admin-istration relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, effectivelycracking open the floodgates.
It’s no surprise that following the government’sannouncement, several races to Cuba popped onto the cal-
Two of the several schooners that sailed to Cuba racing in the Varadero buoy races. On theleft is Apella, a Shearwater 45 out of the Ithaca Yacht Club in New York. In the backgroundis When and If, a 1939 John Alden 80-foot schooner out of Key West.
endar in quick succession. There was the HavanaChallenge, which featured nearly a dozen beach cats racingacross the Straits of Florida in May. That was followed oneweek later by an optional leg to Cuba from Key West thatwas added to the Bone Island Regatta that sails annuallyfrom southwest Florida (Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Naples)to Key West. There was October’s Pensacola a la HabanaRegata, which drew 22 entries, and February’s Miami toHavana Race, which had 44 entries, many of them out-and-out racing boats. And there was the Conch Republic Cup,which started in late January when 55 boats crossed thestarting line off Key West and headed south to Varadero.They later raced down the Cuban coast to Havana beforeheading north for the final race back to Key West.
Of these four events, only the Conch Republic Cup hasbeen held before—on seven different occasions in fact. Butthe 2016 edition was its first legal iteration and the first timeit’s been run in 13 years. Given that, it’s not surprising thatthe fleet which materialized for this five-race series was anamalgam of varied vessels, ranging from traditionalschooners to multihulls to grand-prix-style racers, makingthe proceedings seem more rally than race. Among theseentries were boat owners from as far away as California,Maine and Idaho. And why not? The island’s longstandingallure for mariners is strong, but the opportunity to experi-ence Cuba before the relaxed travel restrictions produce aDisneyfied version of this country was a motivation widely
shared among racers in this event. As popular as this race turned out to be across the U.S.,
it definitely struck a chord with sailors from the CarolinaLowcountry. No fewer than 10 boats from the PalmettoState signed up to compete; most of those claim Charlestonas a homeport. All told, roughly 100 individuals from theHoly City signed up to compete in the Conch Republic Cup.
Eddie Evans and his eight crew on board his Beneteau381 Naut on Call were among these folks. This team isrenowned in Charleston sailing circles for adding a certainzestful frivolity to any event. Evans regularly dons aCaptain America suit and flexes its built-in muscles for pre-start and post-race fun. And several of his spinnakers sportthe red, white and blue star motif of the Marvel Comics’superhero. But don’t peg the Naut on Call crew as less thanserious when it comes to competition. Every time they’re onthe water, they’re looking for a podium finish.
And that’s the way it was in the late afternoon ofJanuary 28 as the starting gun sounded for the first leg of theConch Republic Cup. With almost 15 knots of wind out ofthe northeast and choppy, four-foot seas, the fleet amassedfor the start just south of the main shipping channel thatleads into Key West. It was a full 24 hours after the intend-ed start due to fierce, 30-knot winds and big seas the daybefore, which prompted the race committee to institutewhat became a 24-hour postponement. In the wake of that,most crews were anxious to get underway; some had even
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Catamarans from the Seafari Cayo Blanco charter company—two of the four Cuban boats that raced in the buoy races in Varadero. Theywere so happy when they finished that they danced on the deck.
departed earlier, eager to get across the Gulf Streamdespite the boisterous conditions.
The first class to start—Class B, the largest inthe fleet—was made up of several all-out race boatssuch as Bob Moran’s C&C 30 Bobsled, Ed Norton’s1D35 Warhorse and Jim Hightower’s King 40 HotTicket. Most of these boats had their kites up right atthe gun, quickly legging out beyond the startingline. Peter Kruger’s J/125 Double Trouble out ofRichmond, CA, won the start, with Warhorse andAlesjandro Sastre’s Salona 44 Pretty Vegas immedi-ately to leeward. Class B started next, followed bythe Cruising class, the multihulls and the schooners.Five of these magnificent, well-maintained tall shipsunder full sail in perfect downwind conditionsmade for an impressive sight.
About 30 minutes after Class A started, Naut on Callcrewmember Dr. Ken King called ashore to offer a report.“The wind has died down to about 10 knots, and the seashave diminished a little as well. It was a downwind spin-naker start for everyone. We were at the boat end—withCaptain America at the helm, of course—and our bigCaptain America symmetrical spinnaker flying. We sawObsession (Norman Church’s Morgan 41 out of Daytona, FL)
down at the pin end. She was also flying a symmetrical kite.Tohidu (Jay Cook’s Beneteau 423) was in third, but shecouldn’t stay as low as us because Jay was flying an A-sail.So, Obsession and our boat got an early jump on the classand Eddie thinks that guy might be our closest competition.We’re all relieved to finally be underway and we’re havinga great time.”
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The Conch Republic Cup fleet (in the foreground) takesa respite at the Marina Gaviota in Varadero. In the
background is a fleet of catamarans from the SeafariCayo Blanco, a charter company in Cuba that does day
charters for diving and other excursions.
Clark to provide pre-start advice. Clark prescribed a rhum-bline route and Captain America stuck with her advice.During a ship-to-shore call later that evening, he said, “Weknow we can’t carry the symmetrical kite too much longerbecause we’re getting set a little to the east and the breezeis clocking, so we’re trying to stay west of the line.Fortunately, our boat is set up for asymmetrical spin-nakers too, so our plan is to stay pretty much on rhumbthroughout the night and ride that down. We’re pleasedwith where we are right now. Hopefully, by three or fourin the morning we’ll have some good news for you andthat might be a bullet.”
Another rhumbline adherent was Bobsled. OwnerMoran said after the finish: “It was really the best sailing,”though he allowed that the seas out of the west had beensloppy, making for a fairly wet ride aboard his low-free-board C&C 30. “It was just one of those days when you goout and set the kite, have a great run and you never have togo upwind. That was it. And a lot of boats didn’t even jibe,they just sailed the rhumbline. We stuck to it and only jibedtwice, and we ended up crossing the finish second, rightbehind a J/125, but we corrected out to first in class.”
Just before dawn, the online tracking system on theevent’s website indicated a cluster of boats had alreadyarrived at the finish and were tucked into Marina Gaviota.Just offshore of the harbor entrance there was another clus-ter. Among these boats was Naut on Call. After crossing thefinish line in the lingering darkness, the crew looked asternand could barely make out their nearest rival. “When wefinally saw that it was a blue-hulled boat, we knew we hadbeaten Obsession,” said Evans. In fact, he had beaten every-one to take line honors in his nine-boat class. Absolute linehonors went to Double Trouble, which covered the 87-milecourse in an impressive 10 hours and 10 minutes. Evenmore impressive—the crew had brought with them a loadof baseballs to distribute to Cuban children.
Finishing third among the nine-entry multihull classwas Impossible Dream II, a 60-foot custom catamaranexpressly designed and set up to be accessible for and man-aged by wheelchair-bound and handicapped individuals.The boat, which is part of Shake-a-Leg Miami’s fleet, isintended to engage the global community and inspire any-
one with disabilities—including wounded soldiers and dis-advantaged youth—to improve their independence andquality of life. For the Conch Republic Cup, said crewmem-ber Deborah Mellen, they were bringing their optimisticmessage to Cubans with disabilities. “When people look atus sailing and racing this boat, they’ll never look at anyonein a wheelchair the same way ever again.”
That evening, the competitors were treated to a festivewelcome and awards ceremony at the Marina Gaviota cour-tesy of Commodore Jose Escrich of the Club NauticoInternational Hemingway de La Havana. In keeping withthe organizers’ plan that the Conch Republic Cup be morethan a competition—that it also be a cultural exchange—there was music, food and plenty of libations. But due to theprevious day’s postponement, there would be no lay day,and the racers went off to bed knowing they’d be back onthe water the following day.
After a short, around-the-buoys contest that was stagedwell offshore, Class A witnessed a tie for first betweenObsession and Tohidu. Then, the racers had one night’s restbefore it was time for the Cuba Coastal Challenge, a 70-milerace down the coast to Havana. Light, shifty conditions pro-duced a two-hour postponement, but the winds finallyfilled in at eight to 12 knots from the east, treating competi-tors to a downwind slog toward the Cuban capitol. Butbecause of the initially fluky conditions, less than half thefleet finished this contest within the time limit. Still, in ClassA, the action among the four finishers was extremely tightwith each entry crossing the nighttime finish line within 20minutes of the others. After 17 hours of racing, DavidKilmer’s Beneteau 361, Liberte out of Coeur d’Alene, ID, cor-rected out on top, while Moran’s Bobsled team won Class Bhandily and Martin Zonnenberg’s Tartan 4000 Diastole wonthe Cruising Class by being the only boat to finish on time.
Havana, home of Marina Hemingway and the ClubNautico Internacional Hemingway de la Havana, was a per-fect host to the Conch Republic Cup fleet. Though the mari-na’s amenities might be deemed lacking by stateside stan-dards, the welcoming demeanor of the Cuban people—evi-dent nearly everywhere—more than compensated.
“The hospitality here was superb,” said Bob Moran.“The Cuban people don’t have much to share, but they
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The ‘round-the-buoys action off Varadero for Race 2 was brief butintense.
Eddie Evans (center) and his crew accepting the overall honorsafter winning three of the five events that make up the ConchRepublic Cup.
share it willingly.” Naut on Call crewmem-ber Kirk Weishsel concurred. While tryingto provision for the trip back to Key West,he visited four groceries. “The people Imet were very nice, but all I could find forsale was beer, water, and chips, andmaybe a cold soda or two, but that’s it. Nomeat, no produce. And forget about tryingto connect online. We couldn’t find anyInternet access or cell phone service there.”
After three back-to-back races, theHavana lay day was a welcome respite forthe competitors. Some took in the sightsvia vintage taxis, others strolled the streetsof Havana and everyone enjoyed a festiveawards ceremony that evening at the ClubNautico, replete with live Cuban musicand a succulent roast pig.
The following day, with a strongfrontal system in the immediate forecast,the organizers opted to condense the finaltwo races by using the finish of the ‘round-the-buoys race—the Morro Castle Cup—as the start for the race across the GulfStream and back to Key West. Despitethat cautionary measure, a sizeable groupof competitors, including Moran and his Bobsled crew—opted to depart early in order to get under way before theconditions deteriorated too much. The remaining crewshad to scramble to be ready in time for the two back-to-back contests.
Under brilliant, blue skies with freshening southwest-erlies buffeting the coast, the few remaining racers went‘round the buoys in the shadow of Havana’s iconic MorroCastle. Captain America and his crew once again ruled thewaves, finishing the course in under an hour to win Class A.In Class B, Alesandro Sastre’s Pretty Vegas staged a come-back win, and in the multihull class, Ron Boehm’s SantaBarbara, CA, team on board his Perry Antrim 52 continuedtheir dominance, winning this contest just as they did eachof the five races in the Conch Republic Cup.
One by one, the finishers turned north, bound for KeyWest. As they set off across the Florida Straits, the condi-tions turned challenging—17- to 25-knot winds churned up10-foot seas. In the eyes of most entries, it was just what thedoctor ordered for a quick passage home. And again, EddieEvans and his Naut on Call crew managed to maintain their
competitive intensity, finishing the course in 10.5 hours totake the win in Class A. They were followed closely byTohidu and Mark Stetler’s Ericson 38 Alliance, all threewithin 30 minutes of one another. In the end, Naut on Call’sconsistent prowess on the water over the preceding daysgarnered them the overall win. After five races, they weretied with Alesjandro Sastre’s Pretty Vegas, but they won thetiebreaker. So, Captain America and his cohort took homethe Conch Republic Cup.
In a word, this entire six-day experience was phenome-nal. Bob Moran put it in perspective for a camera crew inCuba: “Sailing, together with the cultural experience of vis-iting Havana and Cuba, made this one of the top experi-ences in my life. It’s definitely a bucket list event.” Andjudging by the comments from various other participants,that assessment is widely shared.
So maybe having a contingent of party-hungry, com-petitive sailors race down from Key West—the quirkyConch Republic whose motto boasts “We seceded whereothers failed”—is just the right kind of citizen diplomacythat’s needed to accelerate the U.S.-Cuba normalizationprocess. Viva Cuba! Viva Captain America!
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Jay Cook’s Tohidu was one of 10 enthusiastic entries from the Carolina Lowcountryin the Conch Republic Cup.
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SOUTHERN REGIONAL RACING CALENDAR(For Racing News, Race Management Training andNational and International Regattas in the South, see“Racing News” section.)
NOTE ON REGIONAL RACE CALENDARSRegattas and Club Racing—Open to Everyone Wanting to Race Since race schedules and venues change, contact thesponsoring organization to confirm. Websites are listed.Many clubs have regular club races year around open toeveryone and new crew is generally invited and sought.Contact the club for dates and information.
Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC =Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.
Coastal Cup Offshore Race, AmeliaIsland, FL to St. Simon’s Island, GA, May 14Amelia Island Sailing Club and Golden Isles Sailing Club(GISC) will host this annual Race. The race, starting in St.Mary’s Channel at 9 am and runs 23 nautical miles north toSt. Simon’s Channel, has long been a popular event for bothclubs as skippers compete for individual class awards andthe clubs compete for bragging rights. Hosted by the GISC.www.goldenislessailingclub.com.
Gulfstreamer Race, Daytona, FL,to Charleston, SC, May 27-29This 226-mile biennial dash—“a race too intense to holdevery year”—is expected to have the largest fleet yet in2016. In addition to the Sprint Race of 10.6 miles for thesmaller boats at the beginning of the race, the Gulfstreamerwill also include a Mayport, FL, finish for the North FloridaCruising Club Offshore Series. There will be a pre-race rum
party at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona, and theawards dinner after the race at the Charleston Yacht Club.For more information, go to www.hryc.com.
This race alternates annually with the biennialCharleston-to-Bermuda race.
Race CalendarSouth Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. AYC; Atlanta YC, Atlanta, GA, www.atlantayachtclub.orgBYSC: Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Beaufort, SC, www.byscnet.comCYC: Carolina YC, Charleston, SC, www.carolinayachtclub.comEMSA: Eastern Multihull Assoc., www.emsa-sailing.orgGISC: Golden Isles SC, St. Simons Island, GA, www.goldenislessailingclub.comKSC: Keowee Sailing Club, Seneca, SC,www.keoweesailingclub.co mLNYC: Lake Norman YC, Lake Norman, NC, www.lakenormanyachtclub.comSYC: Savannah YC, Savannah, GA, www.savannahyachtclub.org
APRIL2-3 Santa Elena Regatta/Jean Ribaut Cup. PHRF. BYSC9-10 Bare What You Dare. Catamarans. KSC, EMSA22-24 E Scow Regatta. E Scows. CYC (SC)30-May 1 Laser D12 Regatta. BYSC30-May 1 MacIntosh Cup. PHRF. SYC
MAY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)7-8 Keowee Cup. KSC7-8 Great 48. Flying Scot. LNYC14 Coastal Cup. GISC*14-15 Jr. Olympic Festival. Opti, Laser, 420. AYC14-15 Lightning Districts. SYC21-22 Grist and Haggis Regatta. Flying Scot. KSC
CHARLESTON OCEAN RACING ASSOCIATION (CORA).www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. Go to websitefor club racing.
APRIL14-17 Charleston Race Week. www.CharlestonRaceWeek.com
(** = see Racing News section, page 22)
MAY27-29 Start of Gulf Streamer Race (Daytona to Charleston).
HRYC (see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)28 Atlantic Cup. Charleston to Maine. (** = see Racing
News section, page 23)
LAKE LANIER, GA. Lanier Auxiliary Race Committee.http://aiscracing.com/aiscracing/LARC/LakeSchedule.php BFSC: Barefoot SC, www.barefootsailing.orgLLSC: Lake Lanier SC, www.llsc.comSSC: Southern SC, www.southernsailing.orgUYC: University YC, www.universityyachtclub.org
APRIL1-3 Dogwood Regatta. AISC16 Around Alone. BFSC23-24 MC Rebel Rouser Regatta. LLSC24 Masters (skippers over 50). SSC30 Lormand Cup. SSC30-May 1 Multihull Regatta. LLSC
MAY14 Joan Holbomb Women Skippers. BFSC
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LISTING YOUR RACETo list a race or regatta, with or without a description,email [email protected]. We limit thedescriptions to about 50 words (that includes the title.Longer descriptions listed for a small fee, starting at$20—contact editor.) Races with descriptions are up tothe discretion of the editor. We intend them to be themore major races. Send the information. DO NOT justsend a link.
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Major Upcoming Regattas
St. Augustine Race Week, St. Augustine, FL, March 31-April 3St. Augustine Race Week will be offering a variety of races,both inshore and offshore for large and small sailboats, andcruising and racing sailboats over four days, along withmany other events: music, food and beverage vendors,Dragon Boat demonstration, paddleboard races, junior sail-ing racing, and more.
Proceeds go to send underprivileged kids to summersailing camps. Coordinated by eight member yacht clubs ofthe First Coast Sailing Association. For more information,go to www.sarw2016.com.
63rd Annual Mount Dora Sailing Regatta,Mount Dora, FL, April 1-3The 63rd Annual Regatta is open to all classes from Opti toSunfish to Hobie to Wayfarer to Catalinas and Mutineers.Organizers hope to have up to seven races, weather permit-ting. Four boats will be required for a design class. MountDora is inland sailing at its best, with outstanding food onSaturday night with music on the dock. For more informa-tion and registration form, go to www.mountdorayacht-club.com, or call 352-383-3188.
Melbourne Yacht Club Spring Regattas,April 16-17 & April 23-24With two weekends of sailing all types of boats on the IndianRiver Lagoon—which typically has a good sea breeze andsmooth water conditions—these spring regattas offer some-thing for all sailors. Small boats will sail April 16-17 fromMelbourne Yacht Club (venue change from previous years).Four or more boats make up a one-design class. One-designsusually sailing are Lasers, Sunfish, 420 and Portsmouth. J/24,C-22, PHRF racing and Cruiser classes will make up the BigBoat weekend on April 23-24. For more information and reg-istration form, go to www.sail-race.com
63rd Annual Mug Race, The Rudder Club,Jacksonville, FL, May 7Billed as the world’s longest river race, The Rudder Clubwill host the 63rd Annual Mug Race on May 7. There are twocourses, one at about 36 miles and the other about 38 miles.The South Course is for all the boats that can pass under abridge and the North Course is for boats with taller masts.Generally, about 150 boats sail the south course and about 20sail the north course. Boats of every size and type race. The
race goes from Palatka to Jacksonville along the St. JohnsRiver. For the first time in many years, the race will no longerbe a pursuit start, but a single start with all boats starting atthe same time. Pre-registration and party (“Party-in-the-Park”) are on Friday at the Rudder Club. For more informa-tion and to register online, go to www.rudderclub.com.
Race Calendar
EFYC: Epping Forest YC, www.efyc.comFYC: Florida YC, www.theFloridaYachtClub.orgHRYC: Halifax River YC, www.hryc.comIRYC: Indian River YC, www.iryc.orgLESC: Lake Eustis YC, www.lescfl.comLMSA: Lake Monroe SA, www.flalmsa.orgMDYC: Mount Dora Yacht Club, www.MountDoraYachtClub.comMYC: Melbourne YC, www.MelbourneYachtClub.comPCYC: Port Canaveral YC, www.pcyc-fl.orgRCJ: Rudder Club of Jacksonville, www.RudderClub.comSAYC: St. Augustine YC, www.StAugustineYachtClub.comSYC: Smyrna YC, www.SmyrnaYachtClub.comTSC: Titusville SC, www.SailTitusville.com
MARCHMar. 30-April 2
APRIL1-3 63rd Mount Dora Regatta. MDYC2-3 Flying Scott Race Space Coast Invitational. IRYC8-10 Lipton Cup Regatta. SYC16-17 Cowford Cup Youth Regatta. FYC16-17 Spring Small Boat Regatta. MYC16-17 2016 Flying Scott Florida District Point Series
Regatta #7. LESC23-24 Spring Big Boat Regatta. MYC23 DuPont Cup Regatta. EFYC
MAY1 Monkey’s Uncle Regatta. SAYC7 Mug Race. RCJ14 Armed Forces Day Regatta. FYC14-15 Ohio Shoals Ocean Race. PCYC & MYC21 Wave Regatta. FYC21-22 54th Brevard Challenge. IRYC21-22 Kelly Park River Race, Multihull Regatta. IRYC27-29 Start of Gulf Streamer Race (Daytona to Charleston).
HRYC (see “Major Upcoming Regattas” Southeast Coast section)
28 Race of the Century. SAYC28-29 Memorial Day Series. LESC.
Major Upcoming Regattas
61st Miami to Key Largo Race, Miami YachtClub Youth Sailing Foundation, April 30First held in 1956, this annual race has grown from 33entrants to as many as over 200. Everyone starts at once, justsouth of the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami and pro-
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ceeds 43 nautical miles through Biscayne National Park tothe Jewfish Creek area of Key Largo. The new 65-foot per-manent bridge will provide future finishers with easy accessto the resorts and parties at the end. Monohulls and multi-hulls race in various classes. Proceeds go to the Miami YachtClub Youth Sailing Foundation, a non-profit corporationthat supports youth education and safety in sailing. Racersrange from teens to sailors in their 90s. For more informa-tion, go to www.miamiyachtclub.com.
2016 Hospice by the Sea Regatta, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 21More than 50 sailboats from throughout South Florida areexpected to enter this race. Five classes will race on a 12-milecourse off Fort Lauderdale Beach. The event raises funds tosupport hospice care for patients and families residing inSouth Florida. An after race party and awards ceremony,expected to bring in more than 300 guests, will be held at theCoral Ridge Yacht Club. The regatta is hosted by theLauderdale Yacht Club, Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club and theGulfstream Sailing Club. The winner will qualify to com-pete in the Hospice Regattas National Championship. Forthe NOR and to purchase advanced tickets to the awardsceremony, call 561-416-5132, or go to www.hbts.org.
Southeast Florida Race Calendar
Regional Sailing Organizations:US PHRF of Southeast Florida. www.phrfsef.comBBYRA Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association. www.bbyra.net
Clubs (go to clubs for local club racing schedules)BBYC Biscayne Bay YC, www.biscaynebayyachtclub.comCGSC Coconut Grove Sailing Club, www.cgsc.orgCRYC Coral Reef YC, www.coralreefyachtclub.orgKBYC Key Biscayne YC, www.kbyc.orgLYC Lauderdale YC, www.lyc.orgMYC Miami Yacht Club, www.MiamiYachtClub.comRNSC Royal Nassau SC, www.rnsc.co/clubSFC Sailfish Club, Palm Beach, www.sailfishclub.comSORC Southern Ocean Racing Conference.
www.SORCsailing.orgSTC Storm Trysail Club. www.stormtrysail.orgUSSC US Sailing Center Miami, www.usscmiami.orgUSSCMCUS Sailing Center Martin County, www.usscmc.org
APRIL (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) 7-17 Star Worlds. CRYC9 Annual Sunburn Regatta. OD #8. BBYC10 Annual Sunburn Regatta. PHRF #8. BBYC30 Miami to Key Largo Race. MYC*
MAY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)7 Ron Payne Memorial. Snipes. LYC14 One-Design #9. KBYC14 PHRY #9. KBYC21 Hospice Regatta*21 Goombay Regatta CGSC
FLORIDA KEYS
Major Upcoming Regattas
Wrecker’s Cup “Race,” Key West, January, February, March, April 24A different type of race for all sailors. See Calendar section,page 12, “Other Events,” for more information.
Florida Keys Race Calendar
Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West SailingClub). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00am to1:00pm. Friday evenings happy hour open house at 5pm. 305-292-5993. www.keywestsailingcenter.com. Sailboat Lane off PalmAvenue in Key West. Non-members welcome. Small-boatWednesday night racing during Daylight Savings season. Small-boat Sunday racing year around at 1pm. Boat ramp available. Racein the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner and drinksafterward.
Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC), Key Largo. www.upperkeys-sailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regular club racingopen to all.
Major Upcoming Regattas
Crown Cars Regatta, Gulf of Mexico,Tampa Bay, April 2This event is now in its 32nd year and continues to give par-ticipants a great time on the Gulf of Mexico. It is open to allclasses with windward/leeward and random-leg coursesfor different classes. This regatta is a Suncoast Boat of theYear and Gulf Boat of the Year event. NOR and entry formscan be found on the St. Petersburg Yacht Club website atwww.spyc.org and the West Coast Florida Yacht RacingAssociation’s website at www.wfyra.org.
Gulf Coast Sailing Club AVOW Charity Regatta, Naples, FL, April 2-3This two-day race off the shores of Naples is open to allclasses of sailboats and to those interested in raising charityfunds through participation or sponsorship. Event proceedswill help children in the community affected by the loss ofloved ones through the AVOW Children’s Bereavement
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Program or by bringing the joy of sailing to special needs,blind or disadvantaged youth. The regatta dinner on April2 at Naples Sailing and Yacht Club will feature a multi-media presentation by Tucker Thompson, America’s Cup35 TV Host, who will also race in the regatta. Boat registra-tions start at $125 for US Sailing members, including twodinners. Dinner-only tickets are $35 per person. For moreinformation, go to gulfcoastsailingclub.org.
38th Suncoast Race Week, Tampa Bay,April 8-10Hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in cooperation withthe Davis Island Yacht Club and Bradenton Yacht Club.
A long-standing tradition among regattas on TampaBay, this will be the 38th year of this event. There will bethree days of racing, beginning with registration and starton Friday at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Pass-a-Grillelocation, racing to the Bradenton Yacht Club. On Saturday,boats race to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club with the thirdday of racing around government marks in Tampa Bay nearSt. Petersburg. The awards will be at the Davis Island YachtClub on April 15.
This is a qualifier for both the Tampa Bay/SuncoastBoat of the Year, the St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Circuitand the Gulf Boat of the Year. Notice of Race and EntryForms can be found on the SPYC website at www.spyc.org,and the West Coast Florida Yacht Racing Associations web-site at www.wfyra.org.
Sarasota Youth Sailing Program Sailfest Regatta, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, April 9-10One-design classes will be spread out over Saturday andSunday. One-design fleets usually include Laser 4.7, LaserRadial, Laser Standard, Optimist RWB, Optimist Green,Sunfish, Club 420, and Flying Scot. Any other fleet with fiveor more competitors is welcome with prior notice. Allmoney raised will go to benefit the Sarasota Youth SailingProgram. For information, go to www.sarasotaysp.com, orcall (941) 504-4236.
48th Regata del Sol al Sol Start, St. Petersburg, FL, April 22See “Racing News” section page 12 for more on this eventwhich sends the boats off from The Pier.
Sarasota Bay Cup, Bird Key Yacht Club,Sarasota, FL, April 23Bird Key Yacht Club is again hosting the Sarasota Bay Cup.The event is listed as a BOTY event for the Sarasota BayYachting Association. Eight classes are expected: Spinnaker,Non-Spinnaker, Multihull, Cruising, Pocket Cruiser, RacerCruiser, E scow and Flying Scot. The pre-race party andskippers meeting will be Friday, April 22. Racing onSaturday will be followed by a special post-race party with
buffet, music and trophy presentation. For more informa-tion and the NOR, go to www.birdkeyyc.com
2016 Tampa Bay Hospice Cup Regatta and31st Morgan Invasion, Tampa, FL, April 23The Tampa Bay Hospice Cup regatta (TBHC) is a majorfund-raising event that benefits both LifePath Hospice inHillsborough County and Suncoast Hospice in PinellasCounty. It is hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club and is aclub Boat-of-the-Year race. The 2016 regatta will be held onSaturday, April 23, with a pre-regatta benefit dinner andsilent auction gala to be held at DIYC on Saturday, April 9.The sailing features racing for monohulls, multihulls (cata-marans and trimarans) and a “just for fun” race class wherethe start is from the dock, in late morning and no ratingrequired. www.tampabayhospicecup.com.
Gulfport Yacht Club Multihull Regatta,Gulfport, FL, April 29-May 1Performance multihulls 20-feet and shorter are invited toGYC’s annual regatta staged at the club off beautifulGulfport Beach. F16s, F18s, A-Cats and Hobies will haveseparate starts. Any other class with five or more boats maybe given a separate start. Others start together, sailing underPortsmouth handicap. www.gulfportyachtclub.com.
3rd Annual Venetian Cup, Venice, FL,April 30Sailors ages 9-18 will compete in boats from 8 to 14 feet andinclude Optimist Prams, Lasers, and Club 420s. Adults canalso compete in the Sunfish and Weta classes. The youngerand less-experienced sailors will race in the protectedwaters of Roberts Bay east of the Venice Yacht Club. All oth-ers competitors will sail or be towed out to the Gulf, withraces taking place south of the Venice Inlet and west ofVenice Beach.
Over 100 participants are expected to race. Youngsailors from St. Petersburg to Naples are expected to com-pete again this year. The event is hosted by the Venice YachtClub. The Venice Youth Boating Association is a 501 (c) (3)nonprofit organization and is seeking sponsors for theevent. For sponsorhsip, contact Bryan White [email protected], or 941-468-1719.www.veniceyouthboating.com.
7th Annual Bone Island Regatta, West Florida to Key West, May 11-14This is the seventh year of this regatta and has three startlocations: Tampa Bay start is on Wednesday, May 11 at timeto be determined at Marker 70; Sarasota starts off Big Passon Wednesday at 11 a.m. (confirm time) on May 11; Naplesstarts at the pier on May 12 at noon (confirm time). This is aBoat of the Year race for the Sarasota Bay YachtingAssociation, the Naples-Marco Island Boat of the Year, andthe Southwest Florida Boat of the Year. The return race from
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Key West to Naples (Naples YC) is also a Naples-MarcoIsland Boat of the Year race. The regatta is open to any sin-gle-hulled, self-righting, enclosed-cabin sailing boat, and toall offshore multihull yachts. All boats must hold a current,valid WFPHRF rating, Entry fee is $150 if received beforeApril 15, and $175 April 15 up until May 4. For more infor-mation, contact info, NOR and to register online, go towww.boneislandregatta.com.
2nd Annual Bone Island Regatta RaceKey West to Cuba, May 16-26For more information on this race, go to the “Racing News”section on page 23.
30th Annual Couples Race, St. Petersburg, FL, May 21Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Sailing Association, this isa double-handed race and the crew must consist of one maleand one female sailor. It is open to any single-hulled, multi-hulled or one-design sailboat. In addition to the usual class-es, this race will include a “just-for-fun” class. After the racewill be a party with great food, racing awards and funawards. NOR and entry form available online atwww.spsa.us.
Tampa Bay to Ft. Myers Regatta, Tampa Bay, May 27-28This regatta is from Tampa Bay to Ft. Myers Beach, approx-imately 100 miles. This is a historic race going back to 1946.All PHRF classes are welcome. After race party will be atBonita Bill’s in Ft. Myers Beach. Hoist/Crane and trailerstorage available for dry-sailed boats. This is a Davis IslandYacht Club (hosting club) Boat of the Year race. To registeronline, go to www.diyc.org.
West Florida Race Calendar
The organizing authority for racing and boat ratings in WestFlorida is West Florida PHRF at www.westfloridaphrf.org. Forregatta schedules and Boat of the Year schedules, go to the WestFlorida Yacht Racing Association at www.wfyra.org.
Boat of the Year Races (BOTY)For complete details, go to www.wfyra.org and click on the region-al associations in Southwest Florida pertaining to each area below:Tampa Bay/Suncoast (also known as West Florida BOTY): (SCBOTY)Davis Island YC: (DIBOTY)Gulf Racing (Clearwater/Dunedin area): (GULFBOTY) St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Circuit: (SPORC)Charlotte Harbor/Ft. Myers area: (CHBOTY)Sarasota Bay (Sarasota to Venice): (SBYABOTY) Naples/Marco Island: (N/MBOTY) Southwest Florida (Naples to Marco Island): (SWFLBOTY)Caloosahatchee Region: (CLRBOTY)
BCYC: Boca Ciega YC. www.SailBcyc.orgBKYC: Bird Key YC. www.BirdKeyyc.comBYC: Bradenton YC. www.BradentonYachtClub.com
CCSC: Clearwater Community Sailing Center, www.clearwatercommunitysailing.org
CMCS: Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society, www.cmcs-sail.org
CYC: Clearwater YC, www.ClearwaterYachtClub.orgDBC: Dunedin Boat Club, www.DunedinBoatClub.orgDIYC: Davis Island YC, www.diyc.orgGCSC: Gulf Coast SC, www.gulfcoastsailingclub.orgGYC: Gulfport YC, www.GulfportYachtClub.comIYC: Isles YC, www.islesyc.comMIYC: Marco Island YC, www.MarcoIslandYachtClub.netNSYC: Naples Sailing & YC, www.theNSYC.comPGSC: Punta Gorda SC, www.pgscweb.comSAMI: Sailing Assoc. of Marco Island, www.SAMISailorSPSA: St. Pete Sailing Assoc., www.spsa.usSPYC: St. Petersburg YC, www.spyc.orgSSS: Sarasota Sailing Squadron,
www.sarasotasailingsquadron.orgVYC: Venice YC, www.VeniceYachtClub.com
APRIL (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** = see Racing News section, page 22)1-3 Crown Cars Regatta. SPYC (SCBOTY) (SPORC)
(GULFBOTY)2-3 AVOW Charity Regatta. GCSC (SWFLBOTY)*2-3 Clark Mills Regatta. CYC7-10 Suncoast Race Week. (SCBOTY) (SPORC) (GULFBOTY)*9 Bud Light Regatta. SAMI9 Shark’s Tooth Regatta. VYC/SSS (SBYABOTY)9-10 Sailfest. Sarasota Youth Sailing. www.sarasotaysp.com10 Ladies at the Helm. BYC11 Rainbow Regatta. SPYC16-17 Safety at Sea Seminar. SPYC**22 48th Regata del Sol al Sol. SPYC. (SPORC)**23 Full Moon Pursuit Race. SPSA23 Messmer Cup. NSYC. (SWFLBOTY)23 Sarasota Bay Cup. BKYC. (SBYABOTY)*23 Tampa Bay Hospice Cup & Morgan Invasion. DIYC*29-May 1 Multihull Regatta. GYC30 Women’s Challenge Regatta. BCYC
MAY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** = see Racing News section, page 22)7 Mother’s Day Dash. SSS, SYC7 Spring Couple’s Race. DIYC11-14 Bone Island Regatta to Key West. (SBYABOTY)
(SWFLBOTY) (N/MBOTY) *14-15 Salty Sister’s Allison Jolly. SPYC14-15 J/24 Rodeo. Davis Island YC15-16 Key West to Naples. (N/MBOTY) 16-26 Bone Island Regatta Key West to Cuba**21 Hugh Elliot Laser Regatta. DIYC21 Couples Race. St. Pete SA27 School’s Out Regatta. Davis Island YC27-28 Tampa Bay to Fort Myers Race. Davis Island YC.
(DIBOTY)*28-29 J/24 Rodeo. DIYC30 Memorial Day Race Around Lido. Luffing Lassies. SSS
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Major Upcoming Regattas
58th Dauphin Island Race, Mobile Yacht Club, AL, April 23-24This race is the largest single-day point-to-point sail race inthe United Sates. The race was recognized as one of the pre-mier “fun races” in America by SAIL magazine. Over 300boats, from 16 to 65 feet, with over a thousand crewmem-bers are expected. Sailors and boats from at least eight statesare anticipated.
A warm-up race is Saturday, April 16. The race startsSaturday morning, April 23, and finishes at Dauphin Island.Saturday evening features a party on the island highlightedby the race awards ceremony. On Sunday, April 24, there is areturn race with pool party and award ceremony at conclu-sion. Go to www.mobileyachtclub.org, or call 251-402-4098.
GYA Opening Regatta, Fairhope, AL,May 20-22Racing fleets include Viper 640 Gulf Coast Championship,the VX One Spring #3, the GYA Masters Flying Scot, theOptimist fleets, Open Flying Scot, Open Portsmouth andOpen Portsmouth Multihull as well as the GYA CapdevielleFlying Scot fleet. Fairhope Yacht Club, www.fwyc.org.
Slip to Ship Racing Regatta, Ocean Springs, AL, May 28-29A multihull regatta launching from Ocean Springs YachtClub and racing out to Ship Island. The sailors lunch thenrace back. The final leg is the next day when there is anoth-er opportunity to beat the time around Deer Island! In addi-tion, there is a FUNdraising raffle held to support sailing onthe Gulf Coast. Sponsored by The Ocean Springs YachtClub, 100 Beach Blvd, Ocean Springs, AL. (228) 365-4169.FREE. www.osyc.com
Northern Gulf Coast Race Calendar
Gulf Yachting Association. www.gya.orgGalveston Bay Cruising Association. www.byca.org
Clubs with regattas listed this monthBucYC: Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL, www.bucyc.comBWYC: Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS,
www.baywavelandyachtclub.orgFYC: Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL, www.Fairhopeyachtclub.comFWYC: Fort Walton YC, Fort Walton Beach, FL, www.fwyc.orgGBCA: Galveston Bay Cruising Assoc., Galveston, TX,
www.gbca.orgGYA: Gulf Yachting Association, www.gya.orgGYC: Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS, www.GulfportYachtClub.orgHYC: Houston YC, Houston, TX, www.HoustonYachtClub.com
JYC: Jackson YC, Jackson, MS, www.jacksonyachtclub.comLAYC: Lake Arthur YC, Lake Arthur, LA,
Facebook-Lake Arthur Yacht ClubLBYC: Long Beach YC, Long Beach, MS.
www.LongBeachYachtClub.comLYC: Lakewood YC, Seabrook, TX,
www.lakewoodyachtclub.comMYC: Mobile YC, Mobile, AL, www.mobileyachtclub.orgOSYC: Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS, www.osyc.comPBYC: Pensacola Beach YC, Pensacola Beach, FL,
www.PensacolaBeach-YC.orgPCYC: Pass Christian YC, Pass Christian, MS, www.pcyc-gya.orgPontYC: Pontchartrain YC, New Orleans, LA, www.pontyc.orgPYC: Pensacola YC, Pensacola, FL,
www.PensacolaYachtClub.orgStABYC: St. Andrew’s Bay YC, Panama City, FL, www.stabyc.comSYC: Southern YC, New Orleans, LA,
www.SouthernYachtClub.orgTUSC: Tulane University Sailing Team, New Orleans, LA,
www.TulaneSailingTeam.org
APRIL (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)1-3 GORC. GYA/PCYC2 Premie Cup. PBYC2-3 J/105 Invitational. LYC2-3 Wet & Cool. FYC2-3 Dave Perry Match Race Clinic. SYC2-3 J/30 Midwinter. PontYC2-7 Flying Scot Midwinters. StABYC7-10 Wetafest. FWYC8-10 Finn Nationals. BucYC8-10 Hobie Mid-Winters East. PBYC9-10 Dave Perry Team Race Clinic. SYC9-10 Spring Fling. JYC9-10 Elissa Regatta. HYC16 Crawfish. LAYC16 Commodore’s Cup. BWYC16 Dauphin Island Warm-up. MYC*16 Conundrum. GBCA16-17 Leukemia Cup. SYC17 Worldfest Regatta. HYC22-24 Keels and Wheels. LYC23 Opening Regatta - PontYC23-24 Caterwaul. StABYC23-24 Blue Bottle Team Race Invitational. SYC23-24 Dauphin Island Race. MYC*24 Dauphin Island Return West. MYC24 Dauphin Island Return East. FYC29-1 Leiter Clinic. SYC30 Single-Handed. FYC30 J/22 & R19 MC Distance Race. SYC30-May 1 1699 Regatta. OSYC30-May 1 Heald Bank Offshore Race. LYC
MAY (** = see Racing News section, page 22)7 Great Circle Race. MYC7-8 Old Timers. SYC11-19 Regatta al Sol. PYC/SYC14-15 Spring Regatta. BucYC19-22 J/70 North American Championship. LYC**20-22 GYA Opening Regatta. FYC21 Bay County Youth Championship. StABYC21-22 C-22 Championship. FWYC28 Find Gulfport. LBYC28 Ring Around the Bay. FYC28-29 Flying Scot Gulf District Championship. SYC28-29 GYA Individual Flying Scot Championship. SYC28-29 Lightning Southern District Championship. SYC28-29 Slip to Ship. OSYC28-29 Juby Wynne. SYC29 Race for the Case. GYC
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Beneteau SENSE 55 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Over $100,000 in SavingsBeneteau Sense 50 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$410,000Ta Shing Taswell 49 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$290,000CAL 48 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000Beneteau Oceanis 48 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Over $60,000 in Savings! Beneteau 473 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$203,500 Nelson Marek 46 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,500Sea Master 46 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$339,000 Beneteau Oceanis 45 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $331,000Beneteau Oceanis 45 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Over $40,000 in Savings!Jeanneau 44DS 360 Docking 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295,000Gulfstar 44 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78,000Beneteau 43 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000Pearson 424 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$82,500Catalina 42 MkII 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$86,500 Beneteau ST42 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$249,000 Beneteau 411 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000Gulfstar 41 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500Beneteau Oceanis 41 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$244,000Tartan 40 K/C 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000Bavaria 40 Center Cockpit 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000Beneteau 40 Center Cockpit 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000Beneteau 400 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000Beneteau 393 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,000Beneteau 381 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$81,000Beneteau 38M 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,000Beneteau Oceanis 38 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Over $20,000 in Savings! Beneteau 373 w/Genset 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000Beneteau 361 w/Generator 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900Fountaine 36 Pajot Mahe 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230,000Beneteau First 36s7 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$68,000Dufour 36 Classic 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000Beneteau Oceanis 35 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Over $18,000 in Savings! Beneteau 321 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,000Beneteau 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Two to choose from starting at $80,000Seaward 26RK 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$63,000J/Boats J/80 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000J/Boats J/22 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500J/Boats J/70 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43,500 Beneteau First 20 Twenty 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,950
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55' Lagoon Catamaran, 1991, Extensive refit, BothYanmars rebuilt, new transmissions, Custom buildheavy Aluminium arch holding 2400 W of solar,wind genset and davits. New standing rigging,Recently completed a circumnavigation and readyto go again!!! $399,000. Tom @ 904-377-9446
50' Voyage 500 Catamaran, 2010, twin 40 HPYanmars, 3 cabin/3 head, Raymarine Autopilot,radar and chartplotter, 4-Electric Winches, Solarpanels, New boat condition, original owners.$625,000, Tom @ 904-377-9446
38' Hunter 380, 2001, new canvas and sails,New standing rigging, New Solar panels, FreshBottom job, Very clean, $81,000, Tom O @ 256-710-4419
53' Pearson Ketch, 1981, Hybrid-Electric drive sys-tem with 1000-mile range, New Solar, NewLiferaft, New Bow Thruster, New A/C, NewBatteries and wiring, New genset. Beautifully refit-ted, $299,317, Melanie @ 305-807-4096
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38' Cabo Rico Plan B Cutter, 1985, 56 HPYanmar (2001), Grunert Refrigeration,Raymarine Auto, Radar and GPS, New sails in2016, Liferaft, Repainted Hull, Cruise ready!$119,000, Kirk @ 954-649-4679
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MULTIHULLS60’ Kurt Hughes KHSD 2000 $549,000 Vanuatu Tom60’ Custom Catamaran 1999 $549,900 Tarpon Springs Bill56’ Custom 1997 $225,000 St. Augustine Tom55’ Chris White Trimaran 1989 $199,900 Ft. Lauderdale Kirk50’ Rainer Cat 460 2001 $320,500 Key West Tom O49’ Custom 1996 $189,000 New Smyrna Cal47’ R & C Leopard 2004 $329,000 Lighthouse Point Clark45’ Voyage Catamaran 2006 $289,000 BVI Tom45’ Voyage 450 2007 $298,500 Ft. Lauderdale Tom44’ Lagoon Catamaran 2007 $450,000 Caribbean Kevin44’ St. Francis 2002 $279,000 Jacksonville Tom42’ Chris White 2003 $374,000 Jupiter Cal42’ Manta MKII 2004 $325,000 Puerto Rico Joe H42’ Osborn Crowther 2001 $149,000 Honolulu, HI Kevin B42’ Grainger Mystery Cove 2001 $295,000 Bahamas Tom42’ Lagoon 420 2008 $349,000 Fort Pierce Clark38’ Seawind 1160 2005 $348,000 Naples Mike37’ Island Hopper 2005 $155,000 Miami Cal36’ PDQ Capella 1993 $112,000 Titusville Kevin34’ Gemini 105Mc 2003 $ 99,000 Salinas, Puertp Rico B.I.G. Harry30’ Endeavour Cat 1993 $ 59,500 Cape Coral Mike
SAIL75’ Custom Expedition 1991 $499,000 St. Augustine Tom74’ Ortholan Motorsailor 1939 $240,000 Argentina Kirk65’ Hermanson Pilothouse 2000 $189,000 Daytona/St Mary Georgia Jim60’ Custom George Buehler 2005 $174,900 Punta Gorda Leo60’ Auzepy Brenneur 2008 $520,000 Not for Sale in US Clark60’ Bernard Ferdinand 1966 $722,500 Panama Joe56’ Nautical Development 1979 $249,900 Fort Lauderdale Clark53’ Hinckley Cutter 1973 $185,000 Ft Lauderdale Tom S53’ Cheoy Lee Offshore 1975 $165,000 Port Canaveral Kevin51’ Beneteau Idyllic 15.5 1986 $ 79,000 West Palm Beach Clark50’ Reinke Super Secura 2003 $165,000 Green Cove Springs Tom49’ Jeanneau DS 49 2005 $269,000 West Palm Beach Cal46’ Hunter 466 2002 $149,999 Sarasota Kevin46’ Morgan Heritage 1980 $ 39,000 LaBelle Mike46’ Morgan 462 CC 1980 $ 99,900 Ft Myers Leo46’ Morgan 462 1984 $ 58,500 Pensacola Ralph45’ Catalina M45 1994 $135,000 Key West Clark45’ Hunter Passage 456 2002 $169,000 Ft. Lauderdale Clark44’ CSY Pilothouse 1978 $219,500 St. Petersburg Joe44’ CSY Walkover 1978 $ 75,000 Antigua & Barbada Joe44’ Beneteau Oceanis CC 2001 $179,000 Titusville Dean 43’ Hunter 430 1997 $ 89,900 Ft. Lauderdale Kirk43’ C&C Landfall 1984 $ 59,000 Cape Coral Mark43’ Irwin MK II 1988 $ 69,900 St. Petersburg Joe
37' Tayana Cutter Rig Cruiser, 1976, Yanmar54hp, bluewater cutter rigged, autopilot,Furuno radar, Garmin plotter, Nav center.$74,900, Jim @ 386-898-2729
40' Island Packet 1998, Yanmar 50hp, 3 Solarpanels, 12/2015 bottom paint, GPS/Chartplot-ter/Radar combo. $199,900, Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642
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42' Slocum Cutter, 1986. Tons of upgrades: can-vas, electronics, standing rigging, sails, A/C,Solar, Watermaker and more! $150,000, Kevin@ 321-693-1642
43’ Young Sun Offshore 1978 $ 89,900 Ft Lauderdale Kirk42’ Slocum Cutter 1986 $150,000 Melbourne Kevin42’ Brewer 1984 $118,000 Clearwater Bill T42’ Catalina MRK I 1989 $ 92,000 Ft Myers Beach Mike42’ Catalina MKII 1998 $119,000 North Palm Beach Cal42’ Catalina 2 cabin 1992 $ 89,900 Cocoa Kevin42’ Beneteau Oceanis 2006 $175,000 Pensacola Kevin B41’ Morgan Out Islander 1975 $ 49,000 Satellite Beach Kevin41’ Morgan 1988 $ 89,000 Daytona Beach Jim41’ Beneteau 2001 $100,000 Dominican Republic Tom S41’ Hunter 410 2002 $125,000 Jacksonville Kevin40’ Cal 1970 $ 29,000 Orange Beach, AL Kevin B40’ Bayfield Cutter Ketch 1983 $ 89,900 Ft. Pierce Kevin40’ Island Packet 1998 $205,000 Melbourne Kevin40’ Endeavour CC 1983 $ 69,500 Titusville Kevin39’ Gulfstar Sailmaster 1981 $ 99,000 St. Augustine Tom39’ Grand Soleil 1989 $ 80,000 Caracas, Venezuela Kevin38’ C&C Landfall 1984 $ 28,000 West Palm Beach Cal38’ Shannon 1983 $ 95,000 St. Petersburg Joe38’ Chiappini Schooner 1990 $ 69,500 Miami Clark38’ Beneteau 381 1997 $105,000 Cuba Cal37’ Whitby Alberg MKII 1980 $ 40,000 Tapachula, Mexico Joe37’ Hunter 376 1997 $ 61,900 Clearwater Mark37’ Tayana Cutter 1976 $ 87,000 Daytona Beach Jim36’ Allied Princess schooner 1978 $ 35,000 Marathon Tom S36’ Beneteau 361 2002 $ 97,000 Grenada Joe36’ Bayfield 1987 $ 69,900 Titusville Kevin36’ Columbia 1968 $ 34,000 Salinas, Puerto Rico Harry35’ Catalina 2005 $115,000 Key West Kevin35’ Southern Cross 1985 $ 54,500 St. Petersburg Tom O34’ Catalina 2001 $ 79,000 North Palm Beach Cal34’ Hunter 340 2001 $ 66,000 Clearwater Bill T34’ Hunter 340 2001 $ 49,900 Pensacola Beach Ralph34’ Hunter 336 1996 $ 49,900 Marathon Clark34’ Tartan Sloop 1985 $ 35,500 Bradenton Joe33’ Nauticat Pilothouse 1995 $124,900 Port Charlotte Leo33’ Morgan 1974 $ 28,500 Green Cove Springs Joe32’ Island Packet 320 2000 $110,000 West Palm Beach Cal32’ Catalina 2002 $ 69,000 Port Canaveral Kevin31’ Pearson Sloop 1987 $ 29,900 Ft. Lauderdale Kirk31’ Allmand 1983 $ 16,000 Riviera Beach Cal31’ Pacific Seacraft 1979 $ 45,000 SW, FL Leo31’ Hunter 1986 $ 25,000 Pensacola Ralph31’ Island Packet 1988 $ 55,000 Daytona Beach Kevin31’ Island Packet 1985 $ 35,000 Marco Island Mike30’ Pearson 303 Sloop 1983 $ 15,900 Punta Gorda Calvin24’ Pacific Seacraft Dana 1987 $ 55,000 Black Rock Clark
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Cape Dory 10. Sailing dinghy. Fiberglass.New mainsail never used. No trailer. $975.Located Bradenton Beach, FL. 941-737-8929(5/16)
10’ Lawton Tender. $3,500. Custom-builtwith Ocume plywood and epoxy. Gorgeouslittle boat. Tanbark sail w/gaff rig added.Custom canvas covers. Includes dolly/launch-ing trailer. St. Augustine, [email protected] (5/16)
Caribe Rib inflatable L-9 with 15hp Johnson,runs great. $600. Cortez, FL. 941-792-9100.
Escape Rumba 12 ft. Fun sailing dinghy.Perfect for Florida Intracoastal and lakes. Keptlike new in garage. $550 or best offer if you candrive it away. I no longer have a hitch. Withtrailer. Located in Tampa. [email protected]
17’ Com-Pac Suncat 2013. Excellent condi-tion, trailer, unique hinged mast system, shoaldraft keel, outboard brackets, bimini, lazyjack, portable head, transom ladder, sleeps 2.$19,831. Call Paul at Masthead Enterprises,800-783-6953, or 727-327-5361.www.mastheadsailinggear.com
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Catalina 27 TM 1983. Great PHRF racer.Faired keel. Newer North radial sails. 6 HPYamaha. $3000 OBO. Located Punta Gorda,FL. 941-637-9801. (6/16)
1993 28’ Hunter Family cruiser, 3.8 ft.draft,Yanmar diesel. Equipped for coastal cruising,including autopilot-controlled Edson steer-ing,chartplotter, davits, windlass, AC , etc.Located St. Simons Island, GA. 912-399-8856. Asking $24,900. (4/16)
Baba 30. New full Sunbrella cover,new Harken roller furling, new headsail, andall cushions recently recovered. Volvo needswork or re-power. $33,000. Austin 803-3979448. Pics at: http://tinyurl.com/[email protected]. (4/16)
30’ Hinterhoeller Nonsuch Ultra 1989.Universal 30hp, NEW interior upholstery,Chartplotter, Autopilot, Full sailing instru-ments, propane cabin & water heater, 2016three group 27 batteries, Easily SingleHanded! $49,900. Call Kevin B @ 850-982-0983 www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, EdwardsYacht Sales
Beneteau 31 Three to choose from, ‘09, ‘11& ‘12. Two Shoal Drafts & Centerboard, allhave Air Conditioning, are well-equipped andready to go starting at $80,000. 800-826-2807. Pics and Specs atwww.MurrayYachtSales.com
Dufour 31. 1983. $15,000. Above averagecondition for its vintage. Contact GaryCannon at 907-301-3836, [email protected]
32’ Allied Seawind II Cutter 1979.$17,500. Pedestal steering and huge 39hpYanmar. Unlike any other Seawind. 305-815-2607. Stewart Marine, Miami. www.marine-source.com for more pictures.
Cape Dory 32, 1986. Solid, strong bluewater boat. $25K retrofit in 2014-15.Surveyed at $48k, email/call for all 2015upgrades. [email protected]. 912-572-2144. Asking $42,500, bring all offers,Savannah, GA. (6/16)
33 C&C 1975. Yanmar 30hp, Diesel, solid per-forming racer/cruiser. Excellent racing/cruisingsails, Garmin chart-plotter, speed/depth,AM/FM CD Stereo, VHF. Bimini top that coverscockpit. Asking $16,999. Contact Mike @ 727-510-4167 [email protected]. (5/16)
33’ 8” Tartan Cruising Sloop, 1981.Sparkman Stephens design, all new portlightlenses going in. Price reduced to $19,500 forquick sale. 1981 beautiful interior. 305-815-2607. Stewart Marine, Miami. www.marine-source.com for more pictures.
34’ Gemini 105 MC Catamaran 2007. Greatcruising cat with shoal draft, full cockpitenclosure, full screen enclosure, air condi-tioned for a perfect Florida live aboard. Rollerfurling headsail with MackPack mainsail.$129,000. Call Kelly Bickford CPYB at 727-599-1718, or email [email protected] 100 high definition photos.
Catalina 34, 1986. $29,900. Above averagecondition, new motor 129 hours. ContactGary Cannon at 907-301-3836, [email protected]
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1984 35’ Cal. Bill Lapworth design. Dieselengine, GPS, Refrigeration 2014/15 NewSails, Spinnaker, numerous upgrades.Immaculate. $37,900 Gregg [email protected]
1976 35’ Fuji - $44,500 – Michael Martin –440-781-8201 – [email protected] –www.curtisstokes.net
Island Packet Cat 35 1994. A cruising cata-maran like no other! Huge, livable cockpitwith professional custom hardtop and enclo-sure. Double cabins, separate heads withshowers, twin Yanmars, genset, solars and air.$139,900. Contact Michele S&J Yachts 410-708-4416. www.sjyachts.com
Pearson 35 1976. Draws 3’ 8’’ board up,24hp universal diesel, H2 windlass, Northsails, 12-volt refrigeration, inverter, AC,wind/solar power, Autopilot, Davits, Dinghy,H/C pressure water, fiberglass bimini, SSB.$17,000. 727-458-8045 (5/16)
35’ Victory Catamaran. Built by Endeavour,High Quality, One Owner boat. ThreeStaterooms, Fits in regular Slip. Asking$174,900. Preferred Yachts Brokerage DisplayCenter in St Petersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. [email protected], www.PreferredYachts.com
36’ Catalina MkII 2004. 2 Boat Owner —Exceptional. Asking $109,900. Spent 4 of last5 years in fresh water. Preferred YachtsBrokerage Display Center in St Petersburg. JoeZammataro. 727-527-2800. [email protected], www.PreferredYachts.com
36’ Beneteau First 36s7 1996. Super Clean& in True Key Condition, Air Conditioning,Shoal Lead Keel, Roller furling, Electric HalyardWinch, Primary Winch Upgrade,Refrigeration. $68,000. 800-826-2807. Picsand Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com
Southerly Yachts 36-57’ Shoal Draft Freedom& Deep Draft Performance at the tip of yourfingers!! Blue water boats with a push-buttonswing keel. No other keel compares. Gowhere others cannot! From $199,000 to$1,675,000. Contact S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com
1995 36’ Catalina MK II - $68,500 – CurtisStokes – 954-684-0218 – [email protected] – www.curtisstokes.net
Several like new, one-owner Catalina 350s &Catalina 375s available! Dunbar Sales, Inc.,www.dunbaryachts.com. 800-282-1411.
37’ 1997 Hunter 376. Diesel, GPS, autopilot,GPS, VHF, Air condition/heat, refrigerator. Twostaterooms, wheel steering and priced to sell.$59,900. www.windsweptyachtsales. om. Alan941-350-1559. [email protected].
37’ Tartan 3700. Tim Jacket designracer/cruiser. In-mast Furling Main. A/C.Pedigree boat at an amazing price. LowestPriced on the market. Asking $139,900.Located at the Preferred Yachts BrokerageDisplay Center at the Harborage Marina, St.Petersburg. Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800,Joe@ PreferredYachts.com,www.PreferredYachts.com
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Southerly 115 MKIV (37) 2006. Lightly used,freshwater boat kept on a lift since new. Deepdraft performance 8’2” with an incredibleShallow draft of only 2’4” Push button vari-able draft keel—Just imagine where you cango! $199,000. Call S&J Yachts 410-639-2777.www.sjyachts.com
Irwin 37 1976 CC. New Main and Jib,ProFurl, Solar panels, wind gen, autopilot,GPS, depth, VHF, SSB, TV, Bimini, dodger, 4-108. Reduced $22,500. [email protected]. (4/16)
Cabo Rico 38 1993. Exquisite joinery in thiscruising edition of the well respected CaboRico 38. No teak decks. Bow thruster, genset,solars, wind generator, 2300 hours. Alwaysmaintained to the highest! $174,900. ContactMichele S&J Yachts 410-708-4416 www.sjy-achts.com
2005 39’ Beneteau 393. Diesel, Air condi-tioner, Fridge, GPS, autopilot, 3 staterooms, 2heads, all the cruising gear. Reduced $85,900.Alan 941-350-1559, [email protected],www.windsweptyachtsales.com
40’ Manta Custom 1995. Twin Volvo’s 29hp,2015 elect head, 2015 LED lighting, 2009refrig, 2014 autopilot, 2012 Garmin chartplot-ter, 2016 batteries, 2011 mainsheets & hal-yard, & LOTS MORE UPGRADES! $229,000.Call Doug @ 941-504-0790, www.CatamaransFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales
Island Packet 40 – A very popular cruisingboat that is safe, comfortable and has tremen-dous storage. 2 new listings coming on themarket now. Call Matt for details. S&J Yachts,843-284-8756, www.sjyachts.com
Condor 40 Trimaran 1990. Incredible experi-ence! Super stable & fast-up to 24 knots with nomotion sickness! 2 queen berths, new cushions,new AC, new twin 9.9 Yamaha engines, newfuel system, electric winches, autopilot, rollerfurling, full galley, full navigation station, wind-lass. Last one built—1990. Priced to sell.$55,000. Offers encouraged. Located southFlorida. For full listing and equipment list, [email protected] (6/16)
Delphia Yachts 31’ - 53’. PerformanceCruiser - Built for You! Semi-custom yachtsw/many options including shoal or deep keeloptions - at production boat prices. Built inPoland, Europe’s 3rd largest boat builder. CallS&J Yachts 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com
40’ 1986 Cape Dory Cutter. Over $100Kupgrades, 2014 generator, 270 hrs RebuiltPerkins, standing rigging, 2014 air condi-tiong, GPS, autopilot, standingrigging. Loaded and cruise-ready withupgrades and gear. $119,900. www.windsweptyachtsales.com. Alan 941-350-1559. [email protected].
41’ Bristol Center Cockpit, 1981. 58hpWesterbeke, 4’5” board up. GPS, SSB, VHF,Radar, AutoPilot, 3-blade Gori Prop, SeaFrostrefrig, recent new sails and rigging, windlass,life raft, new batteries and bottom job, ClassicSailing Yacht. $89,900 George 941-792-9100 GSYS
41’ 1984 C&C Shoal Draft C/B. Diesel, GPS,autopilot, refrig, full batten main, gen-naker. Fast Cruising. Gregg at [email protected]. $62,150. www.windsweptyachtsales.com
41’ Beneteau Oceanis 41 2013. AC, Genset,Full Electronics, Shoal Draft, In Mast Furling,Full Canvas, Turn Key. $244,000. 800-826-2807. Pics and Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com
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Morgan Out Island 415. 1978. $60,000.Major refit, including Rig & full batten sails.New interior, plumbing, heating, wiring,Maxprop and shaft & dripless seal. Harddodger with protected renovated hydraulicsteering and electronics. Shallow draft (4’6”) makes perfect for cruising the Bahamas,ICW and the Keys. [email protected]. 321-795-2176
42’ Island Packet 420. Lowest Priced on themarket. Exceptional Value. New Electronics.In Mast Furling, Generator. Asking $239,900.Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display CenterinSt Petersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. [email protected]
Alpha 42 Catamarans. A high qualityAmerican-built cruising catamaran. Spacious,elegant & well built. 2, 3 and 4 cabin options.Ask about chartering opportunities. ContactS&J Yachts 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com
42’ Tatoosh. Bob Perry blue water cruiserbuilt by Tashing. Just completed two-yearcruise and ready to go again. A rare gem anda must see. Asking $149,000. Located at thePreferred Yachts Brokerage Display Center atthe Harborage Marina, St Petersburg. JoeZammataro 727-527-2800 [email protected], www.PreferredYachts.com
42’ Endeavour 1987. Center Cockpit, two cab-ins, aft cabin w/centerline Queen, two headsw/shower, Marine Air, Full Galley, Tall mast, RFmain and RF head sail, Full Canvas, ChartPlotter, Radar, Autopilot, Electric Windlass,Wind Gen, AB Dinghy w/ OB, Davits. ManyUpgrades and New Equipment. A must see atour docks. $79,000. Call George. Grand SlamYacht Sales. 941-792-9100.
Catalina 42s. Two available – one owner,loaded, low hours. Call 800-282-1411 fordetailed list. www.dunbaryachts.com.
44' Gallart Motor Sailor, 1982. With Twin 65hp Volvo Diesel Straight Drives, DieselGenerator, 3 Cabins, 2 Heads, 2 HelmStations, GPS, Radar, SSB, Solar, VHF, Stereo,TV, Dinghy w/OB, RF Main, RF Jib. Needssome TLC. $59,900. At our docks in Cortez,FL. Call George 941-792-9100
Morgan 44 CC REDUCED. 1988. Well Kept,Cruising Ready, Great Liveaboard, AC.Updated Electronics, Genset, EVERYTHING!Stern Arch, Wind Gen, AIS, Solar, Davits,Swim Platform, Bimini Enclosure, Furling.$110,000. $100,000 if close by 3/31. Owner727-466-6444. (5/16)
45’ Hunter Center Cockpit 1999. In-mastfurling, electric windlass, electric head, 75 hpYanmar, custom aft deck sun pads, electrichalyard winch, Auto pilot, Radar, GPS plotter.$112,500. Lying St. Petersburg. Call KellyBickford, CPYB, at Massey Yacht Sales 727-599-1718
Southerly 135 (45’) 2006. High performingblue water yacht with a DRAFT from 2’ 9” to9’ 9” at the push of a button!! Many recentupgrades: hull just painted, new canvas, cush-ions, A/C etc. $419,000. Contact Matt S&JYachts, 843-284-8756 www.sjyachts.com
Moody 46 2000. Powerful, blue water cruis-ing yacht. Cutter rig, shoal draft. Nicely main-tained. Many upgrades including electronics,Fisher Panda generator, Zodiac, outboard &much more. Ready to depart fromCharleston, SC. $279,000. Contact Matt 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com .
1979 46’ Brewer - $93,900 - Barbara Burke904-310-5110 - [email protected] -www.curtisstokes.net
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46’ Moody CC 2000. Yanmar 75hp, NEWRaymarine elect package, side power bowthruster, 7.5kw genset 550 hrs, beautifulbonded teak decks, real leather interior uphol-stery, fresh bottom job , & MORE UPGRADES!$329,000. Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642,www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards YachtSales
46’ Beneteau 461. Low Hours on Engine &Generator. Inmast Furling, Elect Winch. TwoStaterooms. Asking only $149,900. PreferredYachts Brokerage Display Center -StPetersburg. Joe Zammataro. [email protected], www.PreferredYachts.com
Island Packet 465 2008. A most pamperedyacht – Hinckley maintained, covered andstored inside a heated building. Hardly used.Only 51 hours. A time capsule yacht! Balanceof warranty conveys. $479,000. Call Jack S&JYachts, 410-639-2777, www.sjyachts.com
1987 47’ Bristol - $225,000 – Barbara Burke904-310-5110 – [email protected] –www.curtisstokes.net
47’ Dufour Nautitech Catamaran 1995. Withlots of new updated equipment, including newTwin 55hp Volvo Diesels, Refrig and Freezer,Generator, Chartplotter, Washer/Dryer, Water-maker, Windlass, 4 State Rooms w/en-suitehead and showers. Spacious Catamaran capa-ble of extended passages. www.GrandSlamYachtSales.com. Offered at $279,000. CallGeorge Carter 941-792-9100.
47’ Vagabond 1984. EXTENSIVE 2008 REFIT!Perkins 85 hp, plotter interfaced to Nav sta-tion, 2015 windlass, 2015 awning, ExtensiveRaymarine elect package, AC/Heat, bowthruster, Easy shorthanded sailing! $245,000.Call Cal @ 561-312-0010, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales
Trintella 50 2005. Powerful, fast, blue watercruiser. Designed by Ron Holland & built tothe highest standards of safety & comfort. Sailher from either the protected fwd cockpit orfrom the aft cockpit. $595,000. Call S&JYachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com
50’ Beneteau Sense 50 2012. Two to choosefrom, both full equipped with the majority ofoptions, (1) with Saildrive and (1) w/Dock &Go. AC, Genset, Full Electronics, Canvas, InMast Furling, Shoal Draft starting at $410,000800-826-2807 Pics and Specs at www.MurrayYachtSales.com
53-foot Hinckley. Excellent condition, 5’ 10”draft, 135 hp. Lehman, electric winches, 12.5gen, A/CS, roller furling, bowthruster, recentsurvey. Price reduced drastically, $159,900.Also selling dock in keys. 516-448-9452(6/16)
Southerly 57 2011. 4 feet of water? No prob-lem. Luxurious, powerful, blue water perform-ance. Draft from 3’ 6” to 10’ 9” at the push ofa button. No other boat compares!$1,550,000. Call Jack S&J Yachts, 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com
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2014 Tohatsu, 4Hp, 4 Stroke outboard.Long Shaft, Forward, Neutral and Reversegear selections, Internal or external tank, verylow hours, under warranty. $950. 727-631-2932_________________________________________Perkins 4.108 Re-manufactured LongBlocks. $5,995 plus your rebuildable coreengine, or $500 core charge. Plus shippingfrom Pensacola, FL. [email protected]________________________________________Westerbeke 12B diesel. 2-cylinder 12 hp.Runs strong with new hoses and serviced injec-tors. Panel and misc parts included. $975. AlsoIsotemp Basic 24 water heater $250.Bradenton, FL. [email protected] (4/16)
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Sailboat CAPTAINS needed in Miami. P/Tday charter operation in Miami, FL. Must havea USCG 50Gt MASTER license orbetter. Sailboat experience required. Part-timeonly. More online at www.MiamiSailing.net/careers. (6/16)_________________________________________Yacht Sales. Curtis Stokes & Assoc., Inc. hasopportunities throughout Florida for experi-enced brokers or new salespeople. Applicantmust be ethical, hard-working and have aboating background. Training available.Inquiries confidential. 954-684-0218,[email protected]._________________________________________Edwards Yacht Sales is expanding! Severalopenings for yacht brokers in Florida. Lookingfor experienced broker or will train the rightindividual. Must have boating backgroundand be a salesman. Aggressive advertisingprogram. Come join the EYS team! Call inconfidence, Roy Edwards 727-507-8222www.EdwardsYachtSales.comYachts@ EdwardsYachtSales.com_________________________________________Doyle Sails Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, FL.Seeking Outside salespeople to sell sails inthe Gulf Coast region. Take your sailing hobbyand make extra cash, or turn it into acareer. Doyle Gulf Coast is the second largestDoyle production sail loft in the U.S. We areseeking outside salespeople to sell sails in ourregion which includes the entire Southeast.The position involves being able to measure aboat, price sails (we will assist with quoting),install, and follow up with the customer.Please contact [email protected], orcall 727-800-3115.________________________________________Seeking experienced Canvas/ Cushion salesand production staff. Island Nautical in St.Petersburg, FL, provides canvas and cushionsto some of the largest boat manufacturers. Weare seeking a number of positions in both cut-ting/sewing, sales and a foreman to run thetwo departments. If you are a professionalupholsterer or have experience in either ofthese areas, we’d like to talk with you. Pleasecontact robert@islandnautical. com, or call727-800-3115.________________________________________
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Great sailor’s home. Four bedroom, 3 1/2baths. 2650 square feet with large garage. Insmall park-like enclave with deep water dock-age/anchorage in protected cove adjacent tobroad and open St. Johns River area leading toICW and ocean in “year-around-outdoor- liv-ing” Jacksonville, FL. 904-910-2670. [email protected]. Bill Townsend Cell: 904-910-2670. Office: 904-899-6818. Home: 904-448-0906. Address: 2718 Cove View Dr.,North Jacksonville, FL 32257. (5/16)
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words being used and hours spenttroubleshooting, it was clear wewould have to wait until morning,
when the wind shifted, tosail into the harbor. Surelythe wind would shift bymorning
By 0800 there wasstill a strong breeze com-ing from the east. Wedecided that since thesun was up and we couldalways turn around ifneed be, we would attemptto sail into the windthrough the channel intoCharlotte Harbor. Binocu-lars in hand to check everychannel marker carefully,jib sheets ready to betacked at any moment,and our main pulled intightly, we took off intothe wind. After almosttwo hours of endless“tack hoe!” commands,followed by the seamlessrhythm of the zinging
winch pawls clicking, we had made itinto the harbor. It turns out there wasa Tarpon tournament going on andthe channel entrance is the “secretspot” for everyone with a line andhook to horde, but we made it.
That evening, we felt ratherimpressed with our sailing abilitiesand teamwork and the victory of theday created a satisfied atmosphere inour little 27-foot home. After cookinga much needed hot meal, we reward-ed ourselves by going to explore theisland. As we approached the islandafter rowing away from the mothership in our Fatty Knees Dinghynamed Lucy, I couldn’t help but feelas though I was living in a differenttime: a time when engines didn’t existand shallow waters were explored bydinghy. We pulled Lucy up on shore
south before we would eventuallyturn to head north for Jacksonville atthe Long Key Bridge in the Florida
Keys. Our first stop on the list wasCayo Costa Island in Port CharlotteHarbor. We had intentions of ourfirst anchorage being in the harbor,tucked up against the island, not out-side the harbor’s channel entrance ina rolling sea.
We arrived late Friday evening atthe entrance of the harbor; night com-ing on, the chart showing a narrowchannel surrounded by the shallowshoals that sailors learn to dread somuch in these waters. The channelentrance required us to go eastthrough this narrow channel, but thewind was blowing hard directly fromthat direction. We made the decisionthat we would be unable to safely sailto weather through the channel in thedark and instead we would motorin…simple! After working reliably formonths, the engine thoughtfullydecided it needed a break on this par-ticular night. After many four-letter
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It is close to midnight with a coldbreeze gently pushing itself acrossmy cheek. The breeze is the only
thing keeping my heavyeyes open...well, that andthe turning of the engineover and over again. Witheach try of the start but-ton, my heart would stopin suspense; hoping—pleading to hear thesweet sound of the engineroaring and screeching tolife, knowing it is the onlything that could possiblyalleviate the rolling of theboat and take us out ofthe open sea.
After four hours, it isclear that the engine isnot starting without freshspark plugs, and wemight as well get somesleep. After 40 hours ofbeating to windward wefind ourselves anchoredoutside of a channel inthe rolling swell left froma thunderstorm deserted. I begin todrift into a very necessary slumberand I am so thankful to be…boom!That is the sound my head makes asthe boat heeled to the waves and I wasflung from the cockpit bench where Ihad finally settled down out of sheerexhaustion. On the way down myhead managed to hit the mainsheettraveler and tiller before my body set-tled on the cold hard fiberglass of thecockpit floor in a lifeless lump. Oh thejoys of being engineless outside of anarrow channel with the wind comingfrom exactly where we need to go—Ithink to myself. In fact, it seems asthough ever since my boyfriend, Kyle,and I had left our berth two days ear-lier on our C&C 27, the wind haddecided to timely and carefullychange direction to exactly where wewere headed at the very moment ofany course adjustment.
We had left Tampa Bay on route
Kyle walking the beach on Cayo Costa.
