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THE HOTTEST ISSUE OF THE YEAR
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ContentsAPRIL 2016
Feature
54 SWIMSUIT 2016For nearly 30 years our April issue
has delivered beautiful images
of the treasured boating life in
our exotic Southern Boating
waters. The cast and crew for this
year's photoshoot were based
at the Bahama Beach Club on
Treasure Cay in the Abacos of
The Bahamas and enjoyed three
days of island hopping aboard
two Bahama Boat Works center
consoles.
Boats76 ABSOLUTE 40 STL
The Italian builder redefi nes the
term "dayboat" and in the process
creates a ride with enough room
for the whole family, yet it's still
perfectly sized for a weekend away
from the kids—no kidding!
By Chris Caswell
82 HATTERAS 70 MY
The Hatteras name is legendary for
builds that stand up to the most
punishing of seas. Their newest 70
MY boasts the same tough lineage
but with a Mediterranean chic that
begs for entertaining in style.
By Peter Janssen
Swimsuit model Gabi glides effortlessly in the turquoise
and tranquil waters of the Abacos.
Photo by John Lambert
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Departments APRIL 2016 / VOLUME XLIV NUMBER 8
On the CoverSunny days, sandy beaches, stunning scenery and striking swimwear . . . follow us to the Abacos for our Annual Swimsuit photoshoot. So sit back, relax and enjoy. Photo by John Lambert
36 52Regions26 Chesapeake/Mid-Atlantic Report
By Christopher Knauss
28 Southeast Seaboard News
By Nancy E. Spraker
30 Bahamas Update
By Stephen Connett
36 Caribbean Currents
By Carol Bareuther
38 East Gulf Coast Report
By Troy Gilbert
40 West Gulf Coast Report
By Harlen Leslie
Technical48 Engine Room
By Doug Thompson
50 What's New In Electronics
By Zuzana Prochazka
52 DIY
By Frank Lanier
Columns10 View From The Pilothouse
By Skip Allen
12 Mail From Readers
16 Stem To Stern
22 Boating Log
44 Sea Watch
By Doug Thompson
94 At Ease In The Galley
By Lori Ross
112 Scuttlebutt
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Over the past several months I have discussed a
number of different topics including ethanol fuel
issues that cause many of our engines to fail, reports
of governmental restriction of the waters in which we boat, and
safety issues at sea. Because these issues are of paramount
concern to not only me and my family but also to most of our
readers, I’m providing a few updates regarding each.
For those of you who have experienced problems with
your engines due to E10, well, it appears that even zero-
ethanol fuel that’s sold at many marinas is in danger of being
pushed out of the marine marketplace altogether in order
to make room for the Renewable Fuel Standard-mandated
E15 and higher ethanol blends. This will result in shortages
of EO (Zero-Ethanol) fuel as early as this coming summer.
As a result of the federal mandate that requires increasing
amounts of biofuels—mostly corn ethanol—to be blended
into our gasoline supply every year, 90 percent of American
fuel today is E10 or a 10 percent ethanol blend in spite of
the numerous studies conducted that have revealed the
harmful effects of ethanol to gasoline engines, especially
our outboard engines. The average cost to a consumer to
fi x these individual problems starts at $1,000 and goes up
from there. We need to make it clear to our legislators that
the marine leisure market needs a reliable and trusted fuel to
ensure smooth engine operation and safe navigation.
Finally, there’s some good news regarding limitations on
water access. Several months ago I conveyed that a number
of popular areas on the water are at risk of being restricted
to recreational boating for fi shing, spearfi shing and anchoring
as in the case of the Biscayne National Park, a large body of
water at the south end of Miami, Florida. We just recently were
advised that a legislative provision—the Sportsmen’s Heritage
and Recreational Enhancement (Share) Act also known as the
Sportsmen’s Act—passed in the House of Representatives
and awaits Senate approval. If it passes, this new piece of
legislature will eliminate language that safeguards against
unwarranted fi shing closures such as what is happening at
Biscayne National Park.
I was raised to have a high degree of respect for the sea
and the power it holds, which is why I was in favor of the
new AIS (Automatic Identifi cation System) mandate and
its implementation deadline date of March 1, 2016. The
requirement of this device and its mandate will not affect
most of our readers because it currently primarily targets
the commercial sector of the marine industry: commercial
self-propelled vessels of 65 feet or more in length; towing
vessels 26 feet in length or more and more than 600
horsepower; passenger vessels certifi ed to carry more
than 150 passengers; vessels that move or carry certain
hazardous cargo, and vessels that engage in dredging in or
near a commercial channel. AIS receivers are typically not
installed on recreational boats, so it’s understandable if you
are not familiar with their use. AIS is essentially a device that
enables skippers to see and identify other boats and confi rm
their course, which is advantageous especially during night
boating to establish if there is a real and present danger. As
this device gains momentum in the marketplace, I think you
will see more and more recreational boat owners installing
them. I fall into that category and will be pricing them out very
soon for my own boat. I encourage you to investigate the
new U.S.C.G. AIS mandate for yourself and learn more at
aismandate.com.
Additional proposed legislation that I support regarding
boating safety was inspired by the incident in July 2015
during which two boys left the Jupiter, Florida, inlet and were
lost at sea. Bills SB 746, HB 427 are proposed to reward
boaters in the form of reduced boat registration fees for
those who purchase and register either a personal locator
beacon or an emergency position indicator radio beacon
(EPIRB). (As of press time, the bill cleared the Florida House
on a 115-0 vote.) With the exception of PFDs, I can’t think
of a single investment that’s better in terms of safeguarding
those on my boat. Can you?
By Skip Allen
VIEW FROM THE PILOTHOUSE
Please leave articles like
this out of Southern Boating
[2016 March Sea Watch: The effects
of factory farming on the ocean
by Brett Garling of Mission Blue].
Seriously. I’m totally turned off by
people like this whose views are
so polarized regardless of which
viewpoints they take. It’s a little
like having to argue with the blind
man who describes an elephant
after touching only its trunk—there
is truth in what he says, but it’s
not the only thing that needs to be
considered.
Jane Ashton
Thomasville, GA
Editor response:
We at Southern Boating encourage
our readers to express diverse points
of view in the hope that a consensus
can be reached after reasonable
discussion. Thank you for participating
in that endeavor.
Some years ago your Annual
Haul-Out Guide [March issue] had a
special pull-out section that readers
could save and use as a handy
reference tool. What happened to that?
Also, when does your Swimsuit issue
come out? I like to save that one, too.
Capt. Reggie Twomey
Hoboken, NJ
Editor response:
Thanks for your continued loyalty to
Southern Boating. Many of our articles
can now be found on our website
southernboating.com a month or so
after the issue is released. Access
the articles you like from your home
computer, tablet or phone. Then save
them electronically or print the ones
you’d like to keep.
Enjoy our swimsuit issue, which is
always in April!
Send to: C/O Editor
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2: 5th Annual Fort Pierce Oyster
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8-10: Oriental In-Water Boat Show
& Nautical Flea Market, Oriental
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(252) 249-0228;
orientalboatshow.com
11-16: 7th Annual Les Voiles de St. Barth,
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French West Indies;
+590 (0) 590 27 20 64;
lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com
13-19: Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta,
English Harbour, Antigua, West Indies;
(268) 460-1799; antiguaclassics.com
14-16: Grand Bahama Weekend,
Taino Beach, Freeport, Bahamas;
(242) 356-2100;
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14-17: 21st Annual Sperry Charleston
Race Week, Charleston Harbor Resort
and Marina, Mount Pleasant, SC;
(843) 278-8671;
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15-16: Annual Wheels & Keels, The
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Vero Beach, FL; (772) 559-9758;
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15-17: 20th Annual Southeast U.S. Boat
Show, Florida’s Metro Park & Marina,
Jacksonville, FL; (904) 759-2758;
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15-17: Annual Suncoast Boat Show of
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(954) 764-7642; showmanagement.com
15-17: Bay Bridge Boat Show, Bay
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(410) 268-8828;
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16-22: Offshore World Championship,
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(407) 628-4802;
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16-24: Tobago Jazz Experience,
Tobago; (868) 639-2284;
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21-23: Yamaha Contender Miami
Sportfi shing Tournament; Miami Beach
Marina, Miami Beach, FL;
(305) 598-2525; miamisportfi sh.com
22-24: Annapolis Spring Sailboat
Show, City Dock, Annapolis, MD;
(410) 268-8828;
annapolisboatshows.com
22-24: Hilton Head Island Boat Show,
South Carolina Yacht Club, Windmill
Harbour, Hilton Head, SC;
(843) 812-5802;
hiltonheadislandboatshow.com
23-24: 21st Annual Keels & Wheels
Concours D’Elegance, Lakewood
Yacht Club, Seabrook, TX;
(713) 521-0105; keels-wheels.com
23-29: Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua
Yacht Club Marina, English Harbour,
Antigua, West Indies; (268) 734-6366;
sailingweek.com
27-30: The White Marlin Roundup, The
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour
Marina, Abaco, Bahamas;
(954) 531-7985; skipstournaments.com
29-May 1: “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”
University, I.T. Parker Community Center,
Dania Beach, FL; (954) 475-9068;
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5-7: Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival,
Western Esplanade and Clifford Park,
Nassau, Bahamas; (242) 356-2100;
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Cruisers to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will see more green and
more wildlife by the end of this decade.The National Aquarium
has unveiled a plan to create an urban wetland to demonstrate
how natural ecosystems can improve the health of the harbor
and the Chesapeake Bay.
The urban wetland will be in the water between Piers 3
and 4 and consist of habitats such as floating wetlands and
underwater shelves with bay grasses and terraced edges.
The project’s goal is to showcase natural ecosystems as an
aesthetic and practical method to improve water quality.
The 2.5-acre area would be free and open to the public. Work
is expected to begin by the end of this year, with completion
set for 2019. The project includes interactive exhibits, kayaking,
picnic spaces, and educational activities in the middle of
the aquarium’s campus off Pratt Street. “We see this as an
opportunity for a second renaissance for Baltimore’s harbor by
creating not only a commercially thriving place, but also one
that is thriving in terms of its health and green space, and as a
habitat for animals and humans to enjoy themselves,” said John
Racanelli, the aquarium’s CEO.
Laurie Schwartz, president of the Waterfront Partnership,
said her group fully supports the aquarium’s plans. “We’re
excited about bringing the National Aquarium’s conservation
and educational components outside,” she said. “It really helps
advance the Inner Harbor 2.0 objective of creating a more
dynamic harborfront area.”
Judge the soup
Crab soup lovers will get their fill at the East Coast
She Crab Soup Classic at the 24th Street Park in
Virginia Beach on April 9th. The rain or shine event
showcases an open competition among local
restaurants who serve their individual recipes and
compete for People’s Choice Awards, the winners
of which are determined by the ballots of those
attending and a panel of four regional cuisine experts.
Tickets are sold in advance and offered at the gate if
available. (The event is limited to 1,500 paying guests.)
Children 12 and younger who are not sampling and
are accompanied by an adult are free. Dogs and
beach chairs are not permitted in the tasting area.
Smoked duck tacos
The Duck & Wine Festival is slated for April 30th in the town
of Duck on North Carolina’s Northern Outer Banks. Festival
attendees are invited to sample each restaurant’s special dish
paired with a selected wine. Ticket sales are all online this year
and the event has sold out in the past. The price of a ticket
includes a reusable wine tote bag, an event wine glass, a wine
lanyard, and cork screw. A good place to park your yacht for the
rain or shine festival is Coinjock Marina & Restaurant located on
the ICW at Mile Marker 50, an ideal stop for mariners traveling
north and south along the waterway.
By Christopher Knauss
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Boating tragedies in Florida’s waters prompted Governor
Rick Scott to write a letter to the state constituents supporting
proposed boating safety legislation. The legislation encourages
emergency position
indicating radio
beacons (EPIRBs)
and personal locator
beacons (PLB) to be
part of all boaters’
onboard safety
equipment, reducing
registration fees for all
classes of boats with
the equipment.
Proposed law for FWC pullovers
Some say that overzealous Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) officers ruin great days
on the water with their random checks. Others say they are
necessary to deter illegal fishing, hunting and safety violations.
Under a law proposed by Florida State Representative Ritch
Workman, officers would need probable cause before stopping
boaters. Workman said he wants to see more reasonable stops
with FWC officers checking boats only if suspicious activity is
observed. Workman said he envisions a safe boating sticker
placed next to the boat’s registration after it passes inspection
to limit boaters being hassled. If the proposed law (House Bill
703) passes, it would take effect July 1, 2016.
Improved Cuba charts
With increased cruising to Cuba from the U.S., the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Cuba
are working together to improve nautical charts especially in
the Straits of Florida. Following up on a Spring 2015 meeting
with U.S. and Cuban chartmakers in Havana to work on a new
international paper chart—INT Chart 4149 covering south Florida,
The Bahamas, and north Cuba—the group then met in Maryland
to discuss future collaboration and improving nautical charts.
Shipwreck artifacts returned
Updating the discovery of items from the Confederate CSS
Georgia shipwreck, 30,000 articles were raised. Unique items
kept for archiving by the U.S. government include small buttons,
hilts of knives and swords, an intact glass bottle, leather boots,
and an earring. Texas A&M is studying 13,000 articles at their
lab, and 16,697 non-unique articles were returned to the mud
of the Savannah River in plastic boxes, which, according to U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers archaeologist Julie Morgan, will help
preserve them. The Confederate gunship was sunk in 1864 in the
Savannah River by its own crew to prevent the ship’s capture by
Union troops during the Civil War.
Shoaling at Lockwoods Folly Inlet
North Carolina’s Lockwoods Folly Inlet Intersection near Cape
Fear River, Little River Buoy 47, has a 250-yard shoal extending
into the federal channel with depths from less than one foot to
five feet at mean low water.
Handicapped sailor sails solo
Be on the lookout for Cliff Kyle aboard his 26' Pearson
Abby Normal traveling south on the ICW. Sailing solo can be
challenging and for a man with one leg it could be more so,
but Kyle throttles full steam ahead with a cheery disposition.
“One thing sailing teaches you is how to handle what’s thrown
at you and navigate through it,” says Kyle. When his house in
Kentucky was foreclosed a couple of years ago, 40-something
Kyle headed back to the sea and lived off the coast of Florida
in the 1990s. He personally made several modifications on his
vessel while sailing to Block Island, Mystic and the Chesapeake
Bay. His final destination this season is St. Augustine or possibly
The Bahamas.
By Nancy E. Spraker
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There are two full-service outboard shops in George
Town: Minns Water Sports and Brown’s Marine. Minns
is a Yamaha dealer and Brown’s sells Suzukis. Brown’s
can handle almost any size outboard boat with engines
up to 350 horsepower. These outboard shops are
especially important because they provide excellent
services so far south of Nassau.
February Point just opened a new restaurant, the
Rusty Anchor, which I highly recommend. The new
building has a lovely view across the flats to Crab
Cay, the food is upscale and the staff is as cheerful
and efficient as anywhere in The Bahamas. Moor your
dinghy at their new marina and walk a few yards to the
restaurant. februarypoint.com
One of the jewels of George Town is Diane Minns’
Sandpiper Arts & Crafts, a store with quality items for
the whole family. When you are done shopping, step
next door to the Driftwood Café or across the street to
Peace and Plenty for lunch. You old timers may like to
know that Lerman Rolle, “The Doctor of Libation,” still
mans the bar at Peace and Plenty.
Late April is when George Town becomes really
enjoyable. This year the National Family Island Regatta
is April 26-30. The regatta is great fun and one of the
most photogenic events anywhere. After
the regatta most of the cruisers start to
leave—some to head to the Caribbean for
hurricane season and others head back
to the U.S. For those who want peace
and quiet, this is the beginning of the best
cruising in Exuma and a great time to run
out and back to the southeast islands.
Great Exuma remains one of the very best
locations for flats fishing, and there are
excellent locations to fish in almost any
weather.
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Above: An angler lands a 10-pound bonefish just one mile off
George Town with guide Reno Rolle.
At right: “The Doctor of Libation,” mural by Sally Rolle
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Turtle sex
April is the beginning of the mating and nesting season
for sea turtles in The Bahamas. Please keep a sharp look
out as you travel along the ocean shores of all the islands.
Loggerheads are especially vulnerable to boat strikes as
they congregate to mate off their nesting beaches. Sea turtle
populations have grown slowly since the 2009 ban on sea
turtle harvest in The Bahamas, so adult breeders are especially
important if this trend is to continue.
Abacos
A reminder for all birders and wildlife enthusiasts in The
Bahamas, especially the Abacos, the website, rollingharbour.
com, continues to publish amazing photos and general
information about birds and other wildlife around the Delphi
Club on Abaco.
Farmer’s Cay
According to Roosevelt Nixon—owner/operator of the
Farmer’s Cay Yacht Club & Marina—all mooring chains
and lines have been replaced with new stainless steel
chains and 3/4-inch lines, and the dock and seaport has
been re-planked including new braces. That is very good
news for those who enjoy Farmer’s Cay and want to
moor safely at the dock or in the main channel with easy
access to the Club—the restaurant is open from 9AM to
12AM. Roosevelt is always helpful and very proud of his
cay. Call (242) 355-4017.
Underwater art
One of the not-so-perfectly-kept secrets of the Exumas
is the underwater piano and mermaid sculpture off
Rudder Cut Cay. Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor’s The
Musician (commissioned by renowned illusionist David
Copperfield) sits in about 12 feet of water and is easily
reached by snorkelers. The location of the sculpture
is now published in the latest edition of the Explorer
Chartbook. Taylor has created stunning underwater
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Loggerhead turtles mating
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Located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, their spacious showroom and
workshop and on-hand skilled craftsmen can produce mattresses
in any shape or form for you.
With three generations of experience and knowledge, no order is
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bed to a single mattress they can design and custom make to fit
your needs. A mattress can be delivered or shipped within days.
The mattress can be fabricated in a variety of materials and thickness
along with an innerspring. You also have the choice of a variety of
materials such as latex rubber, urethane or foam mattresses. Zipper
covers can be made if necessary. Their mattresses can have a pil-
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But don’t take our word for it. Zeno mattress has been making
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sculptures in a range of locations, including his work
in the Coral Reef Sculpture Garden in southwest New
Providence. underwatersculpture.com
Mariah Harbour Land and Sea Park
The boundaries of Mariah Harbour Cay Land and
Sea Park have finally been set. The park includes the
southern part of Elizabeth Harbour from the south end
of Stocking Island to Pigeon Cay (north of Little Exuma)
and includes several important land areas. The park is
known to include several endangered species such as
piping plovers, iguanas, sea turtles, and a rich variety
of other wildlife. Scientific surveys have also shown that
this area is an unusually healthy nursery for crawfish.
Mariah Harbour Park is a major addition to the national
park system and ensures that Elizabeth Harbour and the
surrounding waters are protected.
Outreach efforts to engage stakeholders are underway
and will be part of the process to determine an official
management plan for the park. The Bahamas is among
the world leaders in marine conservation, and hopes are
that all visitors and boating friends obey Bahamian fisheries
regulations and respect the extraordinary environment.
Keep abreast of the latest fishing regulations for your
location in the U.S. and Bahamian waters with the very
useful app for smart phones fishrulesapp.com. This
app is updated regularly and also has excellent fish
identification guides.
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The 35-square-mile island of Anguilla sits right in the middle
of the Caribbean’s prime megayacht cruising grounds, with the
U.S. and B.V.I. to the north and St. Maarten and St. Barths to
the south. Yet, it’s a destination without adequate dockage for
these large yachts. Anchoring out and a dinghy ride in is the
only way to visit Anguilla’s incredible beaches, five-star resorts
and not-yet-overcommercialized island vibe—a movie star’s
magnet. This is about to change with the construction of the
island’s first megayacht marina at the existing Altamer Resort,
a plan that has been on the drawing board for years. Now, in
the wake of the resort’s acquisition by New York-based Time
Equities and the partnership with Anaconda Holdings—whose
chairman Jeff Boyd was instrumental in the creation of St.
Maarten’s Princess Port de Plaisance, Yacht Club at Isle de
Sol and Portofino Marina—a megayacht marina on Anguilla
is to become a reality. Plans call for dockage capable of
accommodating yachts from 30- to 200-feet LOA. The marina
will also serve as an official port of entry. Marina guests will be
able to enjoy all the amenities at the Altamer Resort, a boutique
villa property located on the island’s west end at Shoal Bay.
The final design stages for the marina wrapped up in late 2015,
however, no date has been set for completion. Future plans
call for a restaurant, promenade, duty-free shopping, and a
164-unit resort.
Grenada’s first-ever music festival
Seaside venues and an exciting program of local and
international artists are the main attractions at the first-ever Pure
Grenada Music Festival set for April 5-10. Cruisers donated their
old sails to make shaded areas around the Festival Village, which
will be located on the spacious green at the Port Louis Marina
along with the main stage. At the Festival’s conclusion the sails
will go to local workboat owners. The 170-slip, full-service, Port
Louis marina is host to the opening night performance featuring
Grammy Award-winning pop and R&B superstar, Estelle.
Reggae Night and Rhythm and Soul Night happens at Port
Louis, too, where the headline acts are Grammy-winning reggae
band Steele Pulse and chart topper, Joss Stone. The most
exciting night for nautical types is the Rock De Boat concert set
on a floating stage in picturesque St. George’s harbor. Canadian
duo, Madison Violet, will perform its hit version of These Ships,
and Guadeloupe’s Erik Pedurand will present his award-winning
island Creole tunes. grenadamusicfestival.com
Antigua’s Granddaddy of Caribbean racing
Catch the action from Antigua Sailing Week with the
“Granddaddy of Caribbean Regattas” on April 22-30 at the
Antigua Yacht Club in English Harbour. The best vantage point
to watch the racing from shore is at Shirley Heights Lookout,
where a special regatta breakfast party is set for April 24th. See
the sailing by sea aboard the Wadadli Cats on a chase-the-race
charter. Not in Antigua? No worries. Results will be posted in real
time on sailingweek.com.
By Carol Bareuther
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The Cajuns of South Louisiana are known for their interest
in spicy food and exotic flavors, but fishermen all along the
northern Gulf Coast have their secret culinary delicacies
as well. Most anglers who have grilled a monster blackfish
appreciate the fish’s sweet and delicate cheek meat, but only
the truly old school fully uses the bounty of these waters and
can turn a fish carcass into blackfish jelly. Generations on the
coast have long kept this culinary knowledge secret, yet it
was fading into “culinary backwaters” until a revival of interest
saved these savory treats from vanishing. These are some of
my favorites.
Perhaps shrimp throats, aka “spiders,” are among the
more common and likely the easiest to go mainstream. On
the larger, jumbo to colossal-sized white shrimp, there is a
bit of sweet meat that is nearly always wasted. Easily freed
by placing an index finger into the head along the bottom
and pushing down, this tasty nugget when washed, spiced,
breaded, and fried is an amazing twist on shrimp meat
with a unique texture and becomes a perfect and delicious
finger food.
Mullets are one of the rare species of fish to have a gizzard,
similar to a bird. Mullets are bottom feeders and it is best
to only use the gizzard from mullets caught near the islands
offshore where bottoms are sandy and not full of mud. The
mullet gizzard is a small little nodule about the size of a
fingernail and located after the throat. It must be sliced open
and thoroughly washed before being simply spiced, battered
and fried, just like the shrimp “spiders”—a tasty treat.
Red snapper are highly prized along the entire Gulf Coast,
but from the piers of Galveston, Texas, to Orange Beach,
Alabama, the snapper throats are simply tossed out. Yet these
throats on the larger snappers are filled with delicate meat
between the pectoral fins and are almost always scraped off
the fish stations into the water for crabs
or pelicans. I knew of a group of cruisers
from Pascagoula, Mississippi, that would
often do the voyage to Destin, Florida,
along the ICW and arrive as the Destin
charter boats were docking and the fish
was being cleaned. Florida’s charter
captains always found it a bit curious
that these Mississippi natives would walk
up and ask for these discarded portions
of the large snappers. That was until
they tasted the snapper throats scaled,
spiced, breaded, and fried.
There is obviously a theme here regarding the frying of
these tiny leftover morsels of meat, but with reason: They’re
delicious and have a sweetness to them not found in the
other meatier portions of fish or shrimp that is accentuated by
the spicy batters of the Gulf Coast. Ask anyone who’s tried
the little thumb-sized scallop of meat above and behind a
redfish’s eyes.
Go for it and try one of these Gulf Coast’s unique delicacies.
A nice comeback sauce and saltines will certainly help for that
first sampling.
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By Troy Gilbert
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Things are done a bit bigger in Texas and this includes
fishing tournaments. With more than 367 miles of
coastline on the Gulf of Mexico and along the famed
Laguna Madre with charters running from Galveston
to Corpus Christi and all the way south to the Mexican
border in San Isabel, Texas can satisfy your need for
deep or near-shore saltwater fishing.
One of the largest tournaments, the Texas Star State
of Texas Angler’s Rodeo run by the Coastal Conservation
Association (CCA) lasts a solid three months. This
tournament with more than 45,000 participants is unusual
in that tagged species of fish are specifically released
throughout the coast for the purpose of the tournament.
Registered participants have the entire summer to reel
in those tagged reds and trout. Successful anglers can
reel in their share for more than $1 million in prizes and
scholarships. ccatexas.org, startournament.org
Down the coast in Matagorda, the Matagorda
Bluewater Challenge is another monster multiple species
tournament with boats allowed to leave from several
ports. The tournament also includes a small boat (under
25 feet) class. The big action is off shore where winners
are decided over the combined weight of multiple and
specific species hauled in. This two-day event brings
out the Who’s Who of Texas fishing and novices who
charter vessels with groups of friends and try their luck at
bringing in the largest kingfish, ling and dolphin. Winning
isn’t everything, but two days spent off shore is a perfect
recreational investment for men, women and children.
Not to be outdone and celebrating its 19th anniversary
on the legendary Louisiana barrier island of Grand
Isle, the Swollfest Fishing Rodeo kicks off June 8-12.
Headquartered at the Sand Dollar Marina on the
easternmost reach of Grand Isle, this event has exploded
from its humble beginnings as a group of eight guys
going out fishing one weekend to one of the largest
fishing rodeos in Louisiana.
With world-class offshore and inshore fishing
throughout the waters of Louisiana, Swollfest was among
the early to recognize and adopt the growing trend in
spear and kayak fishing and have adopted them as
classes alongside the standard fishing rodeo classes.
Kayak fishing is ideal in these estuaries of southeast
Louisiana with kayaks able to navigate all of the shallow
coastal marsh and find those hidden and previously
unreachable honey spots.
Located at the edge of Barataria and Caminada Bay
and the deep-water oil platforms of the Gulf of Mexico
that serve as incredible artificial reef habitats, Grand
Isle is known for hosting multiple world-class fishing
events. The species of fish from the multiple habitats
are far too numerous to list, but there is a definitive
reason why southern Louisiana is known as the
“Sportsman’s Paradise.”
By Harlen Leslie
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Pull out your maps if need be for a chance to land a fish or two at
some of the best fishing tournaments on the West Gulf Coast.
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As more ice melts from global warming, the odd-looking
Arctic cod is at greater risk of being captured by huge
fi shing nets deployed by earnestly effi cient factory trawlers.
These bug-eyed fi sh with tiny whisker-like barbels, not to be
confused with the common cod, live in 32-degree and colder
water. Something akin
to antifreeze (“antifreeze
proteins” that bind to tiny
ice crystals in the body
and inhibit growth) in
the Arctic cod’s system
allows them to remain in
cold water year-round,
swimming in schools of
thousands, or perhaps
millions. No one knows
for sure.
For now, Artic cod, also
known as Polar cod, is
not being fi shed by the
world’s factory fl eets. A
late 2015 meeting of 10 of
the world’s most powerful
fi shing nations holds
promise for keeping the
ocean around the North
Pole off limits for fi shing.
These Central Arctic Ocean waters cover 1.1 million square
miles and have for centuries—if not millennia—been covered
by ice. Under international law, the high seas—ocean that
is beyond national jurisdiction—are open to fi shing unless
closed or regulated by international agreement.
However, the extent of Arctic ice is shrinking so much
so that in the summer of 2012, a record low 40 percent of
the area was briefl y open water and therefore, potentially
accessible to fi shing boats.
“These cod are essentially what feeds the entire Arctic
Ocean,” explained Scott Highleyman, director of The Pew
Charitable Trusts international Arctic program. “They are like
the anchovies in the Pacifi c. Scientists know very little about
the abundance and
distribution of Arctic cod,
other than that there are
a lot of them.”
While the Artic cod,
as well as other fi sh and
animals that could be
swept up by trawling
nets the size of 747
jetliners, haven’t yet
been targeted by the
world’s fi shing fl eets,
the worry is that the
super-effi cient factory
fl eets could decimate the
Arctic cod fi shery before
any real scientifi c study
is done. Arctic cod is not
considered good table
fare, yet their high fat/
protein content could
come in handy. The most
likely use for them would be to sweep them up in nets by the
multiple tons, and grind them up on factory ships to create
a source of protein for fi sh food and other animal-farming
uses. New forms of protein are much needed around the
world making the homely little cod a likely target. Therefore,
tackling the issue before it happens is key.
“The fi ve countries that actually circle this area are the
U.S., Canada, Russia, Norway, and Greenland,” Highleyman
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said. “In July 2015 these fi ve countries agreed to not
fi sh this high seas area of the Arctic. In December 2015,
[representatives from] another fi ve areas—European
Union, China, Iceland, Japan, and South Korea—
came to a meeting with the fi rst fi ve to talk about a
precautionary approach to delay fi shing until more
science is done. My own view is we need a binding
international agreement to lock it in and protect these
waters, to move us from discussion to action.”
The fi ve countries that circle the North Pole may
regulate the 200-mile exclusive economic zones (EEZ)
from their borders. Beyond that 200-mile line is the
area in question. The current pause from human fi shing
doesn’t mean Arctic cod is safe from being caught and
eaten, but for now the consumers are mammals like
beluga whales, narwhal and seals, along with birds and
other fi sh such as salmon and halibut.
That makes the Arctic cod a critical part of the food
supply and chain that ultimately affects the entire
Arctic food web and health. In addition, if the Arctic
cod were to go away, the plankton the cod eats could
bloom out of control. (Plankton are microscopic forms
of animal and plant life that Arctic cod feeds on in the
upper layers of the water column.)
“This is a good news story because there is a
chance to prevent a problem before it starts,” said
Highleyman, a conservationist for 30 years and a
resident of Bellingham, Washington. “These countries
are open to bolstering cooperative science and actually
fi guring out how the central Arctic Ocean ecosystem
works, what role the Arctic cod play and how it is
changing with the climate.”
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“Enforcement of an agreement would come through
the five countries closest to the area, which is as
large as the Mediterranean Sea,” Highleyman said.
“It’s also self-enforcing, because fish have to be
offloaded somewhere. If someone showed up with a
bunch of Arctic cod, there would be talk.”
Exploring virgin waters so long covered in ice could
appeal to fishing nations for a number of reasons.
First, fish like Arctic cod are plentiful and therefore
should be easy to catch. Second, and perhaps more
important, is the idea of establishing a “catch history”
in the area before regulation is put into place.
“The way it works on the high seas is that you can
fish there unless there is an agreement,” Highleyman
said. “So even though an exploratory fishing fleet
might not make money, they could fish there to obtain
catch history that might be used in future fisheries
management.
“That is why it is so important that these 10
powerful nations are talking about putting an
agreement in place before that happens. It’s putting
science first.”
Conservationists aren’t alone in calling for an
agreement. More than 2,000 scientists sent a letter
to Arctic countries in 2012 pointing out the need for
action. Alaska Natives and the state’s commercial
fishing industry have also called on the U.S.
government to promote the agreement.
For more information, visit: pewtrusts.org/en/
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your outboard engine or sterndrive
be going, going, gone—just
like manual stick shifts in cars? Mercury
Marine’s new Active Trim system uses
GPS and engine rpm to effi ciently trim your
drives for the best performance. Boat trials
at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show,
where the product was launched, revealed
consumers love it.
Hardly anyone requests a manual
transmission in cars today, but manual
trim in boats has been common. For
outboards, adjusting trim is the process of
tilting the entire engine and propeller up or
down, which affects how the force of the
propeller raises the bow out of the water
for a more effi cient and comfortable ride.
For sterndrives, trim is adjusting the drive
up or down. Trimming the engine improves
fuel economy and allows the boat to take
advantage of the engine’s horsepower
propelling it. Mercury’s Active Trim works
with both outboards and sterndrives.
“What makes Active Trim work is the
patented GPS-based control system—
we are the only company that offers
it,” explained Rob Hackbarth, Mercury
Marine’s category director for controls
and rigging. “Unlike other automatic trim
systems […] that use only engine rpm to
control trimming, Mercury’s Active Trim
controls the trim in accordance with boat
speed and engine rpm.”
Mercury Marine is a $2 billion division
of the Brunswick Corporation. Also under
Brunswick are leading boat brands such as
Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Meridian, and Sea
Ray. At the Miami show, Active Trim was
available for consumers to try on more than
20 boats from 15 brands.
“It’s a hard feature to describe to
someone, because the boats don’t look
any different,” Hackbarth said. “The driver
has to experience it. That is when they
really understand. Passengers out on a
test drive will stare back at the engines.
Yes, the engines are trimming up and
down, just like they are supposed to,
which is the whole point.”
A small information control pad on the dash
that relays the Active Trim information allows
the user to select profi les, and also contains
the GPS unit. “Active trim is for entry-level
and expert boaters,” said Hackbarth of the
project that began in February 2015. “When
we fi rst started many people’s fi rst thought
was, ‘I know how to trim an engine and so
do a lot of other boaters. Why would we
need this?’ Then they tried it and got used to
it fast. Active Trim simplifi es boat operation,
while improving engine performance and
decreasing fuel costs.”
For new boaters, Active Trim allows them
to immediately trim their engines properly
with no intimidating learning curve, or
monitor and adjust trim constantly upon
changes in boat speed or turns. Because
the system uses boat speed from the GPS
to make its trim-sender adjustments, when
the boat slows down in a turn Active Trim
responds accordingly for the ideal ride. This
feature solves problems with the engine or
drive trimming up instead of down, if the
propeller breaks loose in hard turns.
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“Five trim profi les are available that
accommodate nearly any boat application
from small runabouts to cruisers to high-
performance,” Hackbarth said. “There’s
nothing complicated. At install you just run the
boat and select the profi le that is best suited for
that application.” After installation the profi les
allow the operator to further personalize Active
Trim to their driving style and compensate for
changes in boat load, operator preference
and weather conditions, while maintaining
complete auto operation.
Active Trim works great for boats with a
wide trim range and can be overridden with
the regular manual trim buttons, though auto
mode can be easily re-engaged. Once the
boat passes the 50-mph mark, Active Trim
no longer moves the engine. It resumes
automatically once below 50 mph. On
faster boats such as bass boats in which
the operator wants to get the last mile per
hour out of their boat, Active Trim can be
overridden so the engine can be trimmed out
fully for top speed.
What does Active Trim not do? It can’t
sense when you are in shallow water, so it
won’t automatically trim up the engines to
not hit bottom. It also won’t work if you don’t
have GPS connectivity, such as going under
a bridge or if the GPS conks out. In that case,
you have to trim the engine manually.
The Active Trim panel is compatible with
analog and digital gauges, and has been
specially designed to accommodate mounting
in a broad range of boat applications. It does
not require use of a multi-functional gauge, and
the only special tool needed is a 54-millimeter
hole saw. Active Trim can be ordered with new
boats or retrofi tted using a kit as long as the
engine is Mercury SmartCraft capable.
The Active Trim option is priced at under
$500. “We wanted to keep the cost down
but offer a complete kit,” Hackbarth said.
“That’s why we include a GPS unit within
the panel. It works with nearly our entire
four-stroke product line [excluding 40- to
115-horsepower tiller models]. You are good
to go with the kit and can even upgrade our
40- to 115-horsepower outboards that use
analog trim—we include a digital trim sender
in the kit for those engines.”
Even boats with quad 400-horsepower
Mercury Verado outboards or surface-
piercing drives can use Active Trim. “We
have a kit for high performance boats called
Performance Active Trim,” Hackbarth said.
“In boats with surface-piercing drives there
is not a big trim range, but it still works.
Now if you have a Boston Whaler with four
big outboards, then Active Trim is very
helpful. It syncs all four outboards, so on
a busy waterway there is one less thing to
worry about.”
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Retirement with sunsets and mai tais on
a boat sounds great but many must
continue to work to supplement the
cruising kitty. Regardless of your occupation,
regular communications with others are a
must. Onboard connectivity is improving at
a rapid pace and today’s offshore maritime
communications provide real-time data and
voice capabilities as well as audio and small
form video. Here’s the latest in technology to
keep you working while you cruise.
1. Skype & FaceTime — The easiest way
to use someone else’s land-based Wi-Fi for
phone calls is to dinghy ashore with your tablet
or phone. Outside the U.S. most restaurants
provide a password when you purchase a meal
or drinks. Video conference free over FaceTime
between iOS devices such as your iPhone to a
Mac, or FaceTime audio call a phone number
for free if the Wi-Fi is strong enough. But even
with sketchy Wi-Fi bandwidth, audio still works.
FaceTime comes with your iOS device, and
there’s no need to set up an account.
Skype works on either iOS or Android/
Windows devices, and you need to download
the app and set up an account. Wi-Fi calls
are free, but calls to mobile/landline numbers
are charged a nominal fee for which you need
to purchase Skype Credit. Calls on both
systems are worldwide, although there are
some exceptions in India.
2. Wi-Fi Boosters — If you want to stay
aboard and reach shore-side Wi-Fi you need
a booster, typically a combination of an inside
modem and an external antenna. The booster
antenna amplifi es the land-based signal, and
the modem creates a private wireless network
for your boat. This allows your device (with a
much smaller antenna) to tap into Wi-Fi for more
reliable transmissions from a distance. Web
surfi ng and video may be a challenge but email
and weather updates should work.
There are many brands to choose from such
as WiriePro, Digital Yacht WL510 and Rogue
Wave, all with varying claims as to range (some
up to seven miles), but expect a couple of
miles of strong signal at least. Some booster
units (WiriePro) amplify 3G- and 4G-based
data networks as well as Wi-Fi. Units retail
for $400-$800 and need installation onboard;
we recommend using professional electronics
installers.
3. Satellite Hotspots — Turn your
smartphone into a sat phone. You can now
hotspot 5-8 devices (phones, tablets or
laptops) with a satellite-enabled device. There
are two that work on both iOS and Android
devices: Iridium Go! and Globalstar Sat-Fi.
Make voice calls, send emails, text, search the
Internet, get weather, check GPS positions,
and update social media.
You need to purchase a service plan (typically
at least 12 months and costs vary with voice
minutes and data usage, about $130-$150/
month), and download the software to your
computer or the app to your smartphone.
Iridium Go! is small, waterproof and costs
around $800 for the hardware. Globalstar Sat-Fi
needs an external antenna mounted with a clear
view of the sky and retails for approximately
$1,000. Skype, FaceTime, Netfl ix, and Hulu will
not work, and remember to password protect
your Wi-Fi so that somebody with a booster
can’t hijack it and rack up satellite costs.
4. Satellite Dish and Phone — Satellite
phones have been getting smaller, easier to use
and cheaper. Portable devices run $600-$1,200,
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and service plans vary from 50 cents to $1.50
per minute and include both voice and data. The
rumor is that touchscreen technology is coming
to sat phones and that there is accelerating use
of apps via satellite. Prepaid voice calling cards
allow people to purchase their own airtime and
use anyone’s sat phone with a PIN code. You
may be able to use FaceTime and Skype over
satellite, but remember, that no longer makes
them free as you will be charged airtime.
Satellite connectivity is provided primarily
via Iridium, Globalstar and INMARSAT. Iridium
touts worldwide coverage and reliability.
Globalstar has limited coverage but clearer
voice communications and faster data
transmission speeds. INMARSAT is for larger
boats and bigger budgets.
Broadband communications take satellite
up a notch. VSAT (very small aperture terminal)
consists of two parts: a transceiver (the dish
outside in direct line of sight to the satellite) and
a user interface such as a laptop. A small VSAT
setup can cost $4,000 to $10,000 (with dishes
from KVH, Intellian and Sailor) plus installation,
plus usage charges. Expect to pay around
$1.50 for satellite-based voice and around
$1.00-$1.50 per megabyte of data. Dish
domes have been getting smaller (13"–15")
and easier to use so they are no longer the
domain of superyachts. Buying bulk service
plans can save money.
5. Long Range Radio — Boaters still
benefi t from tried and true high frequency (HF)
radio communications. Voice calls, email and
weather downloads are possible via both HAM
and single side band (SSB) radio connections
up to 2,000 miles. For voice over SSB, a
ShipCom account is required. For email, a
SailMail membership ($250) is needed.
The SailMail Association was established
in 1990 by cruisers and maintains its own
worldwide network of SSB-Pactor private coast
stations. You will need a SSB radio like the ICOM
M802, a Pactor modem and a Windows-enabled
computer (Mac will work with Windows-mirroring
programs such as Parallels). With installation, this
setup costs $6,000-$8,000.
Communicating via SSB takes a bit of
practice and can be impacted by propagation
and solar conditions, so having a satellite backup
is advised if you must have regular contact.
SSB requires a ship’s station license and a radio
operator license (no test). HAM, which operates
on different frequencies than SSB, requires the
operator to be licensed (test) and does not allow
business transactions over the airwaves.
Due to its highly effi cient compression
capabilities as well as spam and virus fi ltration,
some cruisers use SailMail over their satellite
systems. Simple email is fi ne but large
attachments will be diffi cult.
There are many ways to skin the cruising
communications cat. A little knowledge, a budget
and an open approach to new technology will
let you wander while you work.
— By Zuzana Prochazka
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The aroma of burgers wafts through
the evening air; hot dogs and brats
hiss and pop as they near peak
perfection, and the color of peppers on
kabobs become charred as they soften.
What’s not to love about fi ring up the
barbecue after a long day on the water?
Because grills are located above decks,
boaters tend to treat them with a more
cavalier attitude when it comes to safety—
bad move. According to the Insurance
Information Institute, barbecues result
in more than 2,000 fi res, more than 300
grill-related injuries, and at least 3 deaths
annually. Here’s a look at how to keep “the
king of coals” from becoming a barbecue
statistic.
All types of grills—charcoal, liquid
propane gas (LPG) and electric grills—
come with their own pros and cons:
• Charcoal grills can be a challenge
to light but stay lit in even the strongest
winds—a good thing for cooking yet a
minus in the event of an emergency such
as accidently spilling those hot coals.
They’re also messy to use and clean, fuel
storage can be a pain, and you’ll have to
refi ll them during extended grilling periods.
• Gas grills are easier to light, clean, offer
better temperature control, but are more
diffi cult to keep lit in a stiff breeze.
• Electric grills offer all of the above
less the worry about them going out,
yet require a source of AC power, which
means having a generator on board or
dock-only usage.
Prior to installation, determine where
the grill will be used: clamped to the
cockpit railing or use with a fi shing rod-
style mount. Choose a location clear of
fl ammable items so that the grill doesn’t
interfere with hatches, dinghy davits, etc.
If removable, think about where to stow
it after use, and where to safely store the
fuel above decks.
While electric grills also have safety
requirements, the following tips mainly
concern charcoal and gas grills (due to
their use of combustion). Consider these
general, commonsense precautions that
can be applied when using most any grill:
• Read the owner's manual. Find
information on everything from assembly
to safe operation tips. Still have questions?
Don’t be shy—give the manufacturer a
call to clarify. (Write their consumer service
phone number on the manual’s front page
for easy reference.)
• Always grill above decks in an open
area. Barbecue grills are designed for
above deck use in a well-ventilated area.
Never barbecue down below in the galley
or inside an enclosed area, such as the
cockpit with full canvas curtains in place.
In both cases, carbon monoxide can
accumulate with lethal results.
• Securely mount your grill before
use. Ensure your grill is fi rmly mounted
in place and stable. Never use portable,
camping-type grills, which can easily slide
around or tip over. Grills should also be
mounted where people and pets can’t
accidentally come in contact with them.
Never try to move a hot grill. Instead, allow
the grill to become completely cool to the
touch before trying to relocate or stow it.
• Keep it under control. Never leave a
grill unattended during use and always
keep some method of fi re control nearby
such as a portable fi re extinguisher, fi re
bucket (with a lanyard long enough to
reach the water), fi re blanket, etc. A
spritzer bottle of water can help with minor
fl are-ups, but remove food from the grill
fi rst if possible. Cleaning your grill regularly
to remove grease and fat buildup reduces
the chances of fi re and fl are-ups as well.
• Use proper grilling utensils. Use of
long handled barbecue utensils (tongs,
forks, etc.) helps reduce burns due to
pops and splatters.
• Wear grill-safe clothes. No thongs,
speedos or “au naturel” grilling, please.
On the fl ip side avoid baggy, frilly clothes
and loose, billowing shirts or bikini wraps
that can catch fi re.
Charcoal grill safety
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the dingy jerry can or add charcoal fl uid or
any other fl ammable liquids to the fi re once
started. Charcoal chimney starters allow
you to start charcoal using newspapers,
etc., without the need for starter fl uid.
2. When you’re done grilling, let the
coals cool completely before disposal.
LPG grill safety
1. Most boat grills use small, 16.4-ounce,
disposable LPG cylinders. Always inspect
these for signs of corrosion, dents, gouges,
or other external damage before use.
2. Properly mount the grill outside in a
well-ventilated area before connecting the
cylinder.
3. Always disconnect and remove the
LPG cylinder after use. If the grill is to be
stored below decks, always remove the
LPG bottle before stowing.
4. Store LPG bottles above decks in
a well-ventilated area where escaping
vapors can only fl ow overboard. They
must also be protected from the weather
and mechanical damage. Possible
options include a PVC tube holder or a
non-corrosive bag properly mounted to
the stern railing (well away from the grill
of course).
5. Never lean over the grill when lighting
(or cooking for that matter), and keep the
lid open to prevent fl are-ups from gas
build-up.
— By Frank Lanier
The term buccaneer comes from the
French word “boucaner,” to cure or
preserve by smoking. It was used during
the 17th century to describe men residing
on the isle of Hispaniola (now modern
day Haiti and the Dominican Republic),
who subsisted by hunting wild cattle and
pigs. Buccaneer was derived from their
practice of preserving meat by cutting it
into thin strips and smoking it over open
fi res on wooden grills, an idea stolen from
the Carib Indians. “Boucan” was an Indian
word meaning dried meat and campfi re.
The wooden grill used during smoking
was a “barbacoa,” from which comes
the word barbecue. For more fascinating
facts, read the author's Jack Tar and
the Baboon Watch: A Guide to Curious
Nautical Knowledge for Landlubbers and
Sea Lawyers Alike.
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Perhaps it’s the water’s varying hues from navy to sapphire, teal and
turquoise and the myriad of game and creatures that inhabit the blue’s
depth. Perhaps it’s the way the waves gently break on the seemingly
endless white sandy beaches as one strolls their shores. Perhaps it’s
the chain of cays’ ease of navigation, lush fl ora, inviting sceneries, and
exclusive sanctuaries. No matter what it might be, the Abaco Islands
in The Bahamas continue to be among boaters’ favorite destinations.
This year the Southern Boating crew and models island-hopped
aboard two Bahama Boat Works’ Bahama 41 center consoles. The
power fi shing machines provided comfort, convenience and style
to our team’s early February three-day outing in search of No Name
Cay’s famed and friendly pigs, to fi sh off the shores of Tahiti Island,
linger along Scotland Cay’s sandbar, swim among the rays and sharks
of Manjack Cay, and explore Hope Town’s Elbow Reef Lighthouse.
The dreamy resort of Treasure Cay’s Bahama Beach Club served as
our team’s home base, where beautiful beachfront condominiums
overlooking the waters, on-site restaurants and a host of amenities
offered a uniquely revivifying and inspiring ground.
Join our cast in their Abacos adventure that will have you planning
your very own in this cruising capital of the world—worthy of visiting
time and time again. Explore our photo gallery and videos to see
more of Bahama Boat Works, our models and shot locations at
southernboating.com/swimsuit2016. And stay tuned for an upcoming
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Some boats try to be everything for everyone. It
never works, because there are just too many
compromises to meet every possible need. And so
they end up as boats that do nothing effectively. Then
there are boats that know who they are and what
they do well. Let me introduce a perfect example: the
Absolute 40 STL.
Absolute Yachts, which started back in 2002 with
25-footers and then grew into larger yachts, decided
to step back to create a
dayboat, and it’s quite clear
that they started with a
blank sheet of paper. The
40 STL launched a new
Absolute series, the Sport
Line, which first debuted
during the 2012 Cannes
Boat Show. The hardtop
version was presented in
Cannes two years later, but
not until the 2016 Miami
Boat Show did it debut for
the North American market.
The hardtop is beautifully finished with fabric
underneath as well as lighting and speakers. Frankly,
you’d be a dummy not to order this hardtop option
unless you really want to put your dermatologist’s
kids through Harvard. And, since it’s open above the
windscreen, you get plenty of breeze when you want
it, without any of the UV rays. Button up the cockpit in
case there’s a sprinkle on the horizon, with tracks on
all sides for clear enclosure panels.
So, what is a dayboat? Well, it’s a boat meant to
take the whole fam-damily out for a day on the water.
But it’s more than that, because it needs to have
accommodations for at least overnighting, it has to
have a galley and, of course, a head. The Absolute
40 STL is a boat that is as much at home taking a
bunch of your friends for an
evening cocktail cruise as
it is filled to the wales with
laughing kids for a day of
swimming and watertoys.
And when you want to
get away by yourself, it’s
absolutely (pun intended)
perfect for running over to
Bimini for a night or two.
If you were to ask a
group of boating people
for their biggest complaint
about dayboats, it’d be that
everyone, from kids to Aunt Mabel, has to move every
time someone wants to walk around. It’s just damn
inconvenient to get settled and then have to scrunch
up to let someone walk past. Absolute started with the
premise that they wanted to have private areas on a
basically open boat and, when I fi rst saw the drawings,
The Absolute 40 STL proves honest, clever and stylish—
with or without the kids and family in tow. By Chris Caswell
Day or (Over) Night
I was prepared to be scornful—well, perhaps not scornful,
just underwhelmed. And I was oh-so-wrong. This is the
coolest dayboat around, price be damned.
Walk with me here. Get aboard a nicely sized transom
that lowers hydraulically to be a “beach” for your water fun,
and then walk forward on either side past a large—very
large—sunpad with individual backrests that fold away.
Note that you’re not disturbing anyone on the sunpad.
Now walk past a U-shaped dinette and an outdoor
kitchen but, once again, no one has to move because
this lounge and entertaining area is separated by its
own coaming, so you’re walking on a private side deck.
Parental note: This side deck also has high coamings
to make it secure for kids, and there’s a locking gate at
the back.
Enter the cockpit from either side, and no one is
inconvenienced. The helm is on the starboard side
(more on that later) and, if the skipper suddenly wants
to throw out a fender or even dock the 40 STL by
himself, no one has to move.
The private entertaining area consists of a very comfy
wraparound dinette with backrests at just the right height
and angle, all around a table large enough for everyone
to dine. The console to port hides an outdoor kitchen,
which is likely to be well used, since it has a Dometic
barbecue grill, sink and icemaker for drinks under the
counter. Throw some shrimp on the barbie, cubes in the
rum, and let’s party!
About that helm…First, there are two really comfy
seats for skipper and companion with flip-up bottoms
to stand, and the dashboard (black, so it doesn’t reflect
into the windshield) is laid out for maximum visibility.
Centered is a Raymarine monitor and, on each side,
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Previous pages: There's room for more on the mega sunpad aft.
Above: The hardtop option made its North America debut in Miami in
February 2016. Opposite: The comfy master boasts an angled berth
and full standing headroom. Take advantage of the galley down with
fridge and burner cooktop for lazy mornings.
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are analog engine gauges right in the skipper’s line of
sight. There are not going to be any, “oh, I didn’t see the
gauge” excuses on the 40 STL. Three rows of rocker
switches are neatly labeled, throttle/shifters are right
where you want them and, since this is a Volvo Penta-
powered boat, it has the joystick control to simplify
docking. Add in great visibility in all directions, oversized
windshield wipers, a teak-planked footrest for bracing,
and you’ve got a pretty nice office for the skipper.
This boat had the Volvo-Penta D6 diesels that turn
through Duoprop sterndrives. Absolute offers pod drives
on some of their other models but, in this one, it makes
sense for several reasons. First, the low engine height
means the cockpit doesn’t have to be raised. Second, they
keep the draft to a minimum and allow for easy beaching.
Last, the Volvo-Penta joystick controls give you effortless
control when docking or maneuvering.
Those D6 diesels (gas and smaller diesels are available)
are adapted from the Volvo truck engines that are darn-
near bulletproof. A hatch in the cockpit allows for the usual
engine checks via a ladder into the engine room.
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But wait… didn’t I mention overnighting? I sure did and, if the two of you
can sneak away for a weekend, oh my! A curved companionway hatch gives
plenty of headroom to the spacious cabin with oversized windows that let
in tons of light. The interior on our test boat was a warm walnut and, with a
mix of white mica cabinetry, you could be in a penthouse overlooking the Via
Veneto.
The forward area is filled with a settee wrapping around a dining table, so if
you can’t send the kiddies to the grandparents convert this into a big double
berth (aka play area).
One thing that might be a surprise is a second galley to port. Complete
with a Waeco fridge and a two-burner cooktop, it might seem redundant.
But who wants to cook in front of everyone on the dock? And this is
perfect, with a brushed
stainless steel backsplash for
coffee and croissants in the
morning, or a cup of chowder
at night.
The master stateroom is
just aft, and it’s huge. There’s
full standing headroom where
you need to stand up, and the
angled berth is truly inviting—
big windows in here, too.
The head is equally
appealing, with an enclosed
shower with Lucite doors, and
surprisingly good storage.
I loved the Absolute 40 STL
because it’s an honest boat.
It’s a great dayboat with some
very clever design features, it’s
equally good as an overnighter
for a couple, it’s well built,
stylish, and it barely sips fuel.
What’s not to love?
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LOA: 39' 1"
Beam: 13' 1"
Draft: 3' 8"
Displacement: 25,000 lbs.
Fuel/Water: 206/66 U.S. gals.
Power: 2x 330-hp Volvo Penta w/
DuoProp sterndrives
Cruise/Top Speed: 28/39 knots
MSRP: $468,930
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An Italian-designed, contemporary motoryacht fi lled with
natural light and lots of social areas and open spaces,
the new Hatteras 70 MY is made for entertaining. With its
iconic Hatteras construction and battleship-strong hull, it’s also
made to take you, and a good number of your friends, just about
anywhere you want to go in safety and comfort.
The combination of modern-but-classic good looks,
panoramic windows, creative use of space, and ocean-straddling
performance could set this Hatteras apart in the world of luxury
motoryachts. But actually, the 70 is the trimmed-down little
sister of the 100 Raised Pilothouse that Hatteras introduced in
2014, with the same lines and features on a slightly reduced
scale. All this is not by accident. “Our motoryachts aren’t like
anybody else’s motoryachts,” says John W. S. Ward, Hatteras
president and CEO. “Our goal is to create a defi nitive family of
motoryachts to differentiate ourselves from all the other players in
this category.”
Much of the sense of being on a much larger yacht comes from
the 70’s 21-foot beam, which opens up the interior while making
the boat more stable both underway and at the dock. And its low
draft of just 4' 6" opens up cruising to The Bahamas, the Keys or
other choice spots where the water is thin.
Living aboard is easy. The yacht has four staterooms, including
a full-beam midships master worthy of a fi ve-star hotel, two
staterooms forward and a private VIP in the bow. Then there’s the
crew’s cabin below, with its own head and work area. (The 70 is
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designed to be run by the owner or by crew.) A dayhead is on
the main deck opposite the galley.
Step aboard the 70 from a wide and deep swim platform and
go up five molded fiberglass steps to the aft deck protected by
the extended boat deck above. (Or board the yacht from gates
on each side if the 70 is tied up at a high dock.) The aft deck can
be enclosed, but the evening I was there it was open with a warm
breeze simply begging guests to sit down at the high-gloss teak
table and enjoy a glass of wine or appetizer. The table is mounted
on two stainless steel pedestals, while a molded bench seat
along the transom and three chairs forward can sit six or more
guests comfortably. A bar with sink and fridge completes the
entertaining motif here.
Two sliding doors open wide to the salon and the main deck, all
on the same level as the aft deck. The open, fresh look extends
all the way through the salon and country kitchen to a casual
dining area forward with a large window overlooking the bow and
whatever’s ahead. Simply put, the main deck of the Hatteras 70 is
elegant, sophisticated and filled with light coming from frameless
windows lining both sides and from a creative one-piece
wraparound windshield.
Entering the salon, a low, light-colored, L-shaped lounge with
throw pillows is on the starboard side, with a cocktail table and
club chair completing one of the many social areas on the yacht.
Across on the port side, a 40" dropdown TV dominates a first-
class entertainment center with a home theater surround sound
The new Hatteras 70 MY boasts the same tough lineage of its
bigger sisters and calls for leisure and pleasure at every corner.
By Peter A. Janssen
Previous pages: Some serious suntanning awaits on the large sunpads at the bow. Mix a cocktail
at the wet bar just aft of the helm and keep the captain company.
Clockwise from top left: The casual dinette calls for breakfast. Five-star-worthy cabins offer pri-
vacy with a view. The intimate U-shaped dinette on the flybridge is ideal for happy hour. Food prep
in the country kitchen will delight the chef. Serve lunch alfresco on the aft deck's high-gloss teak
table. Freshen up in the contemporary head before stepping out again.
Next pages: The full-beam king master is spacious, simple and elegant. Relax on the inviting
lounges on the aft deck of the flybridge deck.
SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 74' 6"
Beam: 21'
Draft: 4' 6"
Weight: 155,000 lbs.
Fuel/Water: 2,000/300 U.S. gals.
Power: 2x 1,600-hp Caterpillar C32A diesels
Optional Power: 2x 1,800-hp Cat C-32A diesels 2x 1,900-hp Cat C-32A diesels 2x 1,800-hp MTU 12V-2000 diesels
Cruise/Top speed: 22/26 knots
Range: 293 nm @ 24 knots
MSRP: $5,140,000
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system and DVD player.
Moving forward, the L-shaped country kitchen is on the
starboard side, with an island countertop bar large enough for
six or eight people. All the open space allows the chef to stay
in touch with everyone on this deck, and guests also enjoy
uninterrupted views in every direction. All the way forward, a
U-shaped dinette surrounded by windows on three sides offers
a casual dining area—a perfect spot for lingering over coffee
in the morning or something stronger at night. There are two
small tables here, with two extra chairs.
A pantograph door on the starboard side by the galley
opens to the wide, protected side decks and to the bow,
where another social area with three large sunpads is
nestled up in front of the window
above the dinette. Additional bench
seating, port and starboard, can hold
even more guests.
Reach the accommodation deck
below from curved stairs on the port
side opposite the galley, where there’s
enough extra space for half a dozen of
your best friends to sleep over—if you
so desired—then enter the luxurious
master stateroom turning aft. Cedar-
lined storage is under the king-sized bed as well as in the
walk-in closet. With an all-white countertop and two sinks, the
master head is light, contemporary and upscale. An all-glass
door opens to the shower, which features a marble bench seat.
Two guest cabins are forward across the hall from each
other. The one to port features two single berths, while the
one to starboard offers a full-sized berth. Both cabins share a
head with shower on the starboard side. All the way forward, a
large VIP stateroom takes advantage of the wide beam in the
bow for walkways around the queen-sized berth. The vanity
in the ensuite head has a stone countertop; the shower has a
frameless glass door and includes a seat.
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While the accommodations deck
lives up to the legendary Hatteras
standards of first-class fit and finish, I
think my favorite spot on the new 70
is all the way up top on the flybridge,
which is protected by a standard
fiberglass hardtop. The helm is offset
to starboard a bit, with two 15" Garmin
touchscreen displays, a systems
monitor and other electronics. Two
matching, adjustable helm chairs
promise comfort and great views. Just aft of the helm is
a wet bar with three stools, a fridge and icemaker. On the
port side, a U-shaped lounge with a high-gloss teak table
awaits guests for cocktails or casual dining. There’s a large
cabinet with a single electric grill behind it. All the way aft
two lounges beckon guests for sunning or relaxing. If this
area is used as a boat deck, you can mount an optional
1,500-pound davit here.
Ever since Willis Slane, a dedicated marlin fisherman,
built the first Hatteras in 1959 to tackle the turbulent waters
off Cape Hatteras, the company has earned a worldwide
reputation for producing tough sea boats. The 70 is laid up
with a solid fiberglass hull, resin-infused hull bottom, and
synthetic foam core in the stringers, bulkheads, hull sides,
and decks. The hull itself is convex to reduce pounding.
Hatteras president Ward intends to take advantage of
that seagoing heritage by getting people on board the
70 and other new boats in rough conditions, so he has
opened a new sales center with slips at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. “If they go out on a rough day,” he says,
“we think they’ll buy the boat.”
Next up for Hatteras: A new 90 motoryacht, with the same
lines as the 70 and the 100. No doubt she’ll be just as tough
and chic, but decide for yourself—she’ll be ready for the 2017
Miami International Boat Show.
Hidden from the endless tracts of condo developments
and the annual migration of college students to the
Emerald Coast of Florida are rustic boating towns
and fi shing villages seemingly out of reach from the crowds.
Somehow having managed to retain the old school charm
of Florida's Gulf Coast from the 1960s and 70s, these towns
revolve around their quiet beaches, marinas and dockside
restaurants. Fried conch fritters and grouper baskets are served
up with salty charter captains telling tall tales, while a Jimmy
Buffett wannabe plays for tips and a bartab.
People on the Gulf Coast were some of the fi rst to adopt the
sugar sands and warm emerald cruising grounds of the Florida
Panhandle for their vacation destinations, and the nostalgic love
for the “old Florida” with her rustic waterfront dining and quiet
walks along the Gulf of Mexico's sugar white sands still resonates.
The 70s and 80s were the early heydays of development on
this coast with the fi rst major condo developments exploding
in Pensacola and later in Destin and Panama City. Today, the
Panhandle is largely an expanse of homes and beachfront
condominium towers whose height has been known to create
micro-climates of fog by forcing moist tropical air from the Gulf
into the cooler levels of the atmosphere.
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The Florida of yesteryear still exists, but one has to cruise a
bit farther to escape the endless tracts of mini-malls and chain
restaurants to just east of Panama City, where the charming
towns of Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe and Apalachicola seem
to have held onto rustic, old Florida. Home to charter captains
and oystermen that fish the still pristine waters of St. Josephs
and Apalachicola Bay, their Florida is likely the one that Jimmy
Buffett still dreams about.
The St. Joe Company, a lumber developer, owned much
of this land known as the Forgotten Coast—and still does.
Apalachicola was founded in 1831 and is still filled with the
mossy oak trees and the Southern architecture common
throughout historic Gulf Coast towns like Ocean Springs,
Mississippi, or Fairhope, Alabama. Mainly familiar as the
farthest town east marked under hurricane watches for the
northern Gulf Coast, Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
are coming alive as a refuge for those seeking activities
beyond lying on the beaches in the sun and listening to classic
rock. Those who head this way prefer to spice up their time
with water sports, fishing and strolls through historic and
charming towns, away from traffic, the bustle of fast food
joints and loud bars.
Bookended by Mexico Beach with her beachfront cottages
and the stately homes on the windswept barrier island of St.
George—recently ranked as the 3rd most beautiful beach in the
U.S.—the clear waters of St. Joseph's Bay are home to one
of the most unique and unknown activities on the Gulf Coast:
bay scalloping.
On this small stretch of the Florida Gulf Coast from Port St.
Joe to Cedar Key, these pristine and shallow bay waters come
alive with Floridians in late June donning snorkels, flippers and
mesh bags to search for these culinary treasures amongst
Escape the chaos and find your refuge on Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
— By Troy Gilbert
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the turtle grass beds and scattering rays.
After long afternoons swimming in the Gulf
waters, families and friends get together
for scallop feasts on the beaches or back
porches with most lightly breaded and
seasoned and then flash-fried in what has
become a time-honored cultural institution
on this stretch of Florida's coastline.
Similar to an oyster in that it is a mollusk,
bay scallops are more muscular because
of their ability to actually swim—their meat
is lean and firm. They have a very delicate,
sweet flavor and as such, cooking
methods should be light. More inventive
dishes have been making the rounds in
the past decades with scallops served in
ceviche or lightly broiled and served in
beautiful salads and even sliders.
As delectable as bay scallops are, the
famed Apalachicola Bay oysters are the
real stars here on this stretch of the Florida
panhandle. Boss Oyster, Up the Creek and
the Sunset Grill offer up these delicacies that
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your rustic salt-of-the-sea cocktailing and, perhaps, even a sea shanty or two.
Black's Island is another quick destination for those truly looking to get away.
Situated in the middle of St. Joseph's Bay, this island resort is a quiet getaway
on a pristine 15-mile-long island outfitted with a deepwater dock, bungalows,
and a full-service restaurant and bar. Ideal for family-friendly adventure whether
on kayaks, paddleboards or jet skis, Black's Island is isolated, yet boasts all the
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Previous spread: This sleepy, undeveloped coast awaits your adventures on the water away
from spring breakers and tourists. These pages: St. Joe's Bay scallops are one of the true,
hidden Gulf Coast delicacies not allowed to be fished commercially. Port St. Joe is one
of those now rare towns on the Florida Gulf Coast that still lives the unspoiled Florida life
of yesteryear. Liveaboards, locals and tourists in the know appreciate these undeveloped
shores and the bounty that comes from them. Next page: Regardless of the marina you
choose, a cold beer and plate of oysters is within minutes of your slip.
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½ cup ginger liqueur (or ginger
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½ cup lime juice
Tonic water
Mix gin, ginger liqueur and lime juice in
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tall glasses. Add tonic water. Garnish
with a slice of lime or cucumber.
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1/2 cup water with 2" peeled chopped
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Spicy Chinese Cucumbers3 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tsp. vinegar
¾ tsp. sesame oil (or peanut or
vegetable oil)
¾ tsp. chili sauce (other options: ½
fresh red or green chile seeded and
thinly sliced, or ¹⁄8 tsp. crushed red
pepper)
½ tsp. sesame seeds or ¼ cup chopped
nuts
¼ cup chopped scallions
2 medium cucumbers, halved
lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
Combine soy, vinegar, oil, and chile in a
bowl. Add cucumbers and toss. Sprinkle
with seeds, nuts and scallions, then serve.
Hainanese-Style Chicken RiceGinger Sauce:
2" piece fresh ginger minced or 2
tbsp. jarred minced ginger (not dried
powder ginger)
6 scallions fi nely chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
2 tsp. salt
Mix sauce ingredients and let marinate
while the chicken cooks. In a medium
heatproof bowl, combine the scallions
with the ginger and salt. In microwave,
heat oil for 1 minute. Pour hot oil over
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Chicken:
1 whole cut-up chicken or 3-4 lbs.
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2" piece of fresh ginger, peeled and
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2 scallions chopped
2 tbsp. minced garlic
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1 tbsp. sesame oil (optional)
Rub chicken pieces with salt and immerse
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5 cups reserved chicken broth
2 chopped scallions
1 tsp. peanut or vegetable oil (sesame
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2 tsp. salt
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The International Nautical
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preparing Colombia for Nautical Tourism,
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a new home and a new owner, Nautical
Ventures Group (NVG). The company
acquired the rights to the show after
longtime hosts, radio DJ Eric Brandon and
Sun Sentinel outdoors writer Steve Waters,
approached NVG CEO Roger Moore with
the idea. “I’ve been a steady listener of
the show and have witnessed its listening
audience grow over the years,” said Moore,
an avid boater, fi sherman and occasional
guest of the show. “Simply put, it’s the
go-to show for fi shermen who want the
intel on what’s biting and where they’re
biting from Stuart to the Keys.” The show’s
two-hour format consists of live calls by
celebrity captains who share their local
fi shing knowledge on what should be biting
for the next several days and how to catch
those fi sh. Listeners also call in to quiz hosts
on up-to-the-minute tips, techniques and
hot spots. The show has a new broadcast
home, 940 WINZ, Miami’s Sports Station,
an iHeartRADIO network from 6-8AM.
nauticalventures.com
The National Marine Electronics
Association (NMEA) introduces a new
marine electronics course designed for
boaters. The course, the NMEA 0400
General Overview, provides highlights of
NMEA’s 0400 installation standard and
general knowledge and understanding of
common marine electronics installation
and operational procedures. NMEA
President and Executive Director Mark
Reedenauer, said the course is intended
for technically oriented boaters who
would like to apply the NMEA 0400
guidelines to installations they perform
on their own vessels. “As the boating
industry and electronics technology are
changing rapidly and becoming more
plug-and-play, we all know that end
users are installing their own marine
electronics,” said Reedenauer. “NMEA
is taking the approach of educating
technical end users by providing them
with information on properly installing
specifi c pieces of marine electronics in a
basic installation. This includes installing
displays, antennas, transducers, and a
basic NMEA 2000® network. If an end
user gets into a situation that is over his
or her head, the NMEA technical installer
base is there to help.”
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