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1984 41' Bristol 41.1 Shoal draft, Center Cockpit Cutter rig. New electronics.Radar, AIS Aftowner's stateroom, 2 heads. $119,900.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD41' 1984 41.1 Bristol Center Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,90041' 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDER CONTRACT38' 1983/84 Sabre 38 Shoal draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STARTING AT $45,00037' 2001 Seawind 1000 XL Catamaran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,90037' 1997 Hunter 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,900

37' 1980 Tartan 37 Centerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $45,00036' 1998 Sabre 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $139,90036' 2005 Prout Esprit Catamaran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $149,90036' 1999 Sabre 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD36' 1987 Marine Trader Sundeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $57,90036' 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD30' 1997 Endeavour Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOLD

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Symbol 558 Pilothouse, 2000

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Kanter 59 Trawler, 2003

New listing- Pristine conditionASKING $499,000

Bonner 65 Charter Boat, 1992

Custom bridge, twin caterpillar dieselsASKING $424,900

Skipperliner 65 Tour Boat, 1993

Crews 95, certified, inspected 2/2016ASKING $195,000

Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht, 1975

Refit in 2010. Gorgeous live-aboard ASKING $169,500

Cruisers 4450 Aft Express, 2000

Price reduced, comfortable cruiserASKING $164,900

Maxum 4600 SCB Limited Edition, 2001

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Cruisers 4450 Express, 2001

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Hunter 460, 20002000

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Island Packet Cat 35, 1993

Perfect Caribbean escape vehicleASKING $116,600

Catalina Morgan 445, 1989

High performance, balanced, luxuryASKING $109,900

Rhodes 22, 1997

Factory reconditioned in 2008, a gemASKING $14,500

Admiral 38 Catamaran Executive, 2004

Price reduced, comfortable live aboard ASKING $249,900

Ta Chaio 47, 1982

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Hunter Passage 456, 2005

Reduced, highly maintained, like newASKING $209,500

TomCat Boats TC 970 S, 2012

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Sea Ray Sundancer 450 DA, 1998

Nice Sportcruiser, twin Cats, 420 BHP eaASKING $118,900

Checkmate 250SF Center Console, 2012

Sport fish, 300 HP Merc Verado, 100 hrsASKING $64,500

Hinckley Bermuda 40' Yawl, 1960

Fully restored, historical beautyASKING $298,500

Beneteau Sense 50, 2012

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COVER PHOTO:Channing Boswell sailing aboard his self-designed and built 16-foot foam and glass pilothouse trimaran, Finger Mullet, in the Everglades Challenge. Boswell came in seventh in Class 5 (multihulls). This was Boswell’s seventh time in the EC.

Story page 35. Photo by Steve Morrell.

8 Editorial: The End of Unwarranted Boat Inspections in Florida?By Steve Morrell

10 Southern Regional Monthly Weather and Water Temperatures

11 Calendar — Upcoming Events in the Southeast (Non-Race)

16 Racing News: News, Instruction, Southern Sailors, and National and International Regattas in the South

17 Short Tacks: Sailing News from Around the South and the World of Sailing

26 Cruise to Marineland, FloridaBy Fred Braman

35 2016 Everglades ChallengeBy Steve Morrell

38 Carolina Sailing: WeatherFlow.comBy Dan Dickison

40 New Sailing Instruction Program for Adults at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron

By Patricia Moore

42 Southern Regional Racing Calendar

62 Island TimeBy John Galloway

20 Marine Marketplace

32 Southern Marinas and Boatyards

34 Southern Sailing Schools Section

48 Boat Brokerage Section

52 Classifieds

60 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers

61 Advertisers’ List by Category

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2016 Everglades Challenge. Page 35. Photo by Steve Morrell.

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FROM THE HELM STEVE MORRELL, EDITOR

Tired of being stopped, boarded and inspected by the stateand/or local marine police when they have no probablecause to stop you—but just want to inspect your boat? Tiredof being boarded and inspected several times over a shortperiod of time? A new Florida law could end that practice.

In the March issue, I reported on a proposal by FloridaState Representative Ritch Workman who got inspected somany times he introduced a law to stop it. I commented onit that I didn’t think it had much of a chance of passing, butguess what? It will be the law in Florida on July 1.

I reported that the words “if probably cause exists”were proposed to be added to the law that allows lawenforcement to board and inspect boats. Those words werenot put in, but the words “unless there is reasonable suspi-cion that a violation” has occurred were put in and that issufficient enough to end the unwarranted inspections (Ihope).

You must first fulfill a few requirements, though. Yourboat must have been inspected by a law enforcement officer,whereby you receive a decal signifying that you passed.Then the decal must be properly displayed “within 6 inchesof the inspected vessel’s properly displayed vessel registra-tion decal.” If you are a non-motorized vessel that is notrequired to be registered, the decal must be above the water-line on the forward half of the port side of the boat. The lan-guage says inspection by a law enforcement officer, whichmeans the USCG Auxiliary inspection stickers that havebeen around for years do not fulfill the requirement.

As mentioned above, an officer can still stop you if theyhave “reasonable suspicion” that a violation has occurredand the new law includes words reiterating that an officercan still stop “a vessel for any other lawful purpose.” That’sall understandable. For more on the law go to page 17. (Toread the law Google this: Florida bill HB 703).

Keep in mind that the Coast Guard (and any other fed-eral officer) can still stop you under their rules. This newlaw is state law and only affects state (and local) lawenforcement.

The only question I have is how long is the sticker goodfor? A year, two years, three years...?

I am surprised that passage of this law has not beengiven more publicity as it is a major milestone in my opin-ion. Other states have this rule already in effect, and itmakes perfect sense. I have reported on complaints fromother citizens in other states who are also sick and tired ofbeing stopped and inspected many times over.

It was the experience of State Representative Workmanthat instigated this new law, but I have also been reportingcomplaints from Florida boaters about unwarranted inspec-tion boardings for over a decade. It’s too bad that it has got-ten to the point where a state lawmaker has to have had abad experience to get something changed. Someone’s notlistening.

But hurrah for this change and RepresentativeWorkman’s efforts.

Go out and get your decal.

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Educational/TrainingGo to the Racing News Pages on page 16 for RaceManagement Instruction in the Southeast.

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.

North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NCOn-going 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 (**):

**St. Augustine, FL, May 7. Coast Guard Auxiliary of St.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 is recommended as space is limited.

**Jacksonville, FL. Ongoing Mike Christnacht. 904-502-9154. [email protected]. www.uscgajaxbeac.com/pe.htm. Classes at Captain’s Club, 13363 Beach Blvd. $25including materials.

**New Port Richey, FL. Ongoing. New Port RicheyUSCGAUX Flotilla 11-06 First Saturday of the month. 9amto 5pm. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary CommunicationsBuilding, 3920 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, FL (inGulf Harbors Yacht Club Parking Lot). Register atBoaterEducation.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 CounselorLakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, TX, May 1-2. ContactBernat a [email protected]. InstructorCharles Price.

Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 28-29.Contact Julia Melton at [email protected]. InstructorCharles Price.

Small Boat Instructor Course Level 1Lauderdale Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 7-8, May14-15 (two weekends). Contact Julia Melton [email protected]. Instructor Charles Price.

Girl Scouts San Jacinto Council, Houston, TX, May 7-10,May 21-22 (two weekends). Contact Latrina Knox at [email protected]. Instructor Richard Shaw.

Planet Hope, Fort Myers, FL, May 14-15, May 21-22. ContactJeff Bowen at [email protected]. Instructor Steve Maddox.

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.

US Sailing Center of Martin County, Jensen Beach, FL, May27-30. Contact Alan Jenkinson at [email protected] Joseph Mello.

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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Try It Out Clinic, Kemah, TX, May 7-8Texas Corinthian Yacht Club.Contact Richard Feeny at [email protected].

Try 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 besailed on borrowed Lightnings. 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 at [email protected].

This 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.

USA Junior Olympic WindsurfingFestival, Merritt Island, FL, June 25Contact Susie Dornellas at [email protected].

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Charleston In-Water Boat Show,Charleston, SC, April 29-May 1

This 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 &NAUTICAL FLEA MARKETS

31st Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival,Pensacola, FL, April 29-May 1The Pensacola Crawfish Festival has a wide variety of Cajunfare 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. 11 am-5pm. Bartram Park, Bayfront Parkway,Pensacola 850-433-6512. www.facebook.com/pensaco-lacrawfishfestival

SAILBOAT & TRAWLER RENDEZVOUS

Promote and List Your Boat RendezvousSOUTHWINDS will list your Rendezvous for three months(other events are listed for only two months)—to giveboaters lots of time to think about and plan their attendingthe event. This is for rendezvous held in the Southeast U.S.or Bahamas. Send information to [email protected].


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 ses-sions will 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 andinterested public will take place at North Shore Park inNorth Fort Myers this year. The boats can be beached at thepark. The Hui has been held in the Florida Keys in recentyears. The “official hotel” will be the Best WesternWaterfront, and the gathering will be at the ThreeFishermen Seafood Restaurant and bar at 13021 N.Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. A banquet will be heldSaturday night.

For more information, contact Thom DelForge at 309-212-1161, or [email protected].

OTHER EVENTS

2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins,June 1-November 30Visit the SOUTHWINDS hurricane pages at www.southwinds-magazine.com for articles and links to weather Web sites,hurricane plans, tips on preparing your boat and more.How to develop a simple plan to protect your boat—thebest and simplest plan out there.

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.

19th Annual Catalina 22 Northern GulfCoast Cruise, Fort Walton Beach, FL, May 9-16The Catalina 22 National Sailing Association’s Fleet 77 ofFort Walton Beach, FL, host 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, OceanSprings, MS, May 28-29Not just a regatta, but lunch, racing and a raffle; A multihullregatta launching from Ocean Springs Yacht Club and rac-ing out to Ship Island. The sailors lunch then race back. Thefinal leg is the next day when there is another opportunityto beat the time around Deer Island! In addition, there is aFUNdraising raffle held to support sailing on the GulfCoast. Sponsored by the Ocean Springs Yacht Club, 100Beach Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-875-1915. FREE.www.osyc.com.

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16th Annual Summer Sailstice, Planet Earth, June 18-19The 16th Annual Summer Sailstice, a sailing celebration ofthe Summer Solstice, will be held on the weekend of June18-19, the closest Saturday to the Summer Solstice. There isno specific location of the Summer Sailstice except that itoccurs on the planet Earth, in this solar system, wheresailors can spend the day—or two days—sailing as a tributeto the solstice, which—astronomically—occurs on June 20 at5:38pm (PDT).

For more on the Sailstice, go to www.summersail-stice.com.

41st Annual Regatta Time in Abaco, July 1-9 - More Than a Regatta“It’s a party every night...in a different location.” This annual regatta, one of the most famous in the Bahamasand Florida, starts with Bob Henderson’s immense“Cheeseburger in Paradise” picnic and runs through a weekof festivities and casual racing with Bahamian boats andcruisers from all over. Bob’s “Stranded Naked” party, as it’salso called, is the kick-off event for the regatta. Over 1200cheeseburgers—plus fries, hot dogs, margaritas and rumpunch—are fed to hundreds of visitors who come by everymeans possible—but mainly by boat. The party is followedby a series of five races that are held throughout the Abacos,all of which end at Hope Town where the final race andparty are held. Regatta organizers promote the event as,“It’s a party every night...in a different location.” For moreinformation, go to www.regattatimeinabaco.com.


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For small boat rentals, this includes beach cats,sunfish, trimarans, windsurfers, kite sailing, kayaks—any small sailboat rental in a private business, sailingclub or community organization. For charter compa-nies, this includes bareboat and captained chartercompanies and sailing clubs, including for the dayand overnight, whether long term or short term, andfor any size boat.

All of the above includes inland and on thecoast. To enter your FREE or Paid (add additionalinformation to paid listings) listing, go towww.southeastsailing.com.

RACE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONIN THE SOUTHEAST

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One Day Judge SeminarLake Lanier Yacht Club, Flowery Branch, GA, June 11.Contact Edith Collins at [email protected]. InstructorsJD Rosser and Edith Collins.

UPCOMING NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALREGATTAS IN THE SOUTHEAST

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 finish was

at Morro Castle outside Havana, followed by an awards cer-emony in Cuba two days later, and a farewell dinner a fewdays after that with a departure a day later. Events, as ofpress date, are still in the planning stage. The Bone IslandRegatta is a race with three starts from southwest Florida.The race to Cuba is an optional leg. Go to www.BoneIslandRegatta.com for more information.

J/70 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 from Charleston, 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,”will offset it at the conclusion of the race. A comprehensivelist of 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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NEWS FROM AROUND THE SOUTH AND THE WORLD OF SAILINGSend us news, including business press releases, to [email protected]. We need to receive them by the 1st ofthe month preceding publication. Contact us if later (it most likely will get in, but not certain).

Okeechobee Water Level Goes down about 15 Inches Since March

As of press date in early April, Lake Okeechobee was at15.01 feet above sea level. This makes the navigationaldepth for Route 1, which crosses the lake, 8.95 feet, andthe navigational depth for Route 2, which goes aroundthe southern coast of the lake, 7.15 feet. Bridge clearanceat Myakka was at 48.91 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 address exact-ly as it is here with upper and lower cases). This link isalso available on our website, www.southwinds-magazine.com. See the left column.

BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grants:New Policy Allows Year-AroundApplication for Funds for Boating Safety& Clean Boating ProjectsIn February, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety andClean Water made it easier for nonprofit organizationsincluding community-based groups, boat clubs, anglingand environmental organizations, USCG Auxiliary, or USPower Squadrons to apply for a Grassroots Grant. Startedover 25 years ago, the BoatUS member-funded grant pro-gram provides groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaterson safe and clean boating topics. The Foundationannounced a completely new “365-day rolling” grant appli-cation process that allows applicants to apply at any timethroughout the year, speeding the review process andallowing more flexibility in funding projects.

Submitting a short letter of intent explaining their ideais all an applicant needs to do to start the process. If the ideais strong and meets Grassroots Grant program guidelines,BoatUS Foundation will ask for a full proposal. Gone is hav-ing to wait for the once-a-year “cycle” of funding, andgroups will have better ability to apply for funds when theyneed them. Decision-making will also be greatly expedited.

Past projects have ranged from public serviceannouncements on the effects of boating under the influ-ence and installing fishing line recycling bins, to hands-oneducation about the effects of marine debris and a uniqueairborne blimp adorned with boating safety messages.Since 1989, the foundation has awarded more than $1.3million to organizations that have developed creative proj-ects to promote safe and clean boating on their local water-ways. For more information or how to apply, go toBoatUS.org/grants.

Gunboat Up for Auction — Company Continues to Build BoatsAs Gunboat goes up for auction, the company continues tostay in operation with six boats under construction—a cus-tom Gunboat 78 near completion and five 55-footers underconstruction. The company continues with 60 people.

Although Gunboat founder Peter Johnstone steppeddown and is now serving as the broker for the company,previous COO Barry Correll took over as president as thecompany enters Chapter 11 restructuring. The companywas seeking bidders and the deadline to get bids in wasMarch 29. The company is being auctioned off as a singlelot—in hopes of keeping the company alive.

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Wendy Schmidt bought a house in Nantucket in 1999and has become involved in the local community. She andher husband have financed oceanographic research andenvironmental projects. She built a fuel-efficient 46-meter(152 feet) ketch, Elfie, and founded 11th Hour Racing, anorganization aimed at protecting the world’s oceans. Thegroup’s aim is to engage sailors and the maritime industryin protecting oceans by sponsoring regattas, sailing teamsand promoting positive environmental practices.

Wendy and Eric purchased a 46-foot wood sloop andsailed it to the Caribbean in 2007. She learned to sail, andlater, her husband gave her a Swan 80, which she helmed—she helms her own boats—in the Heineken Regatta in St.Maarten. They won the race.

She later built Elfie and was closely involved in thedesign and building of the boat.

For more about 11th Hour Racing, go to www.11thhourracing.org.

Mummified Body of Sailor FoundAboard Drifting YachtIn February, Philippine fishermen found a drifting sailboat,a Jeanneau Sun Magic 44 named Sayo, about 40 miles off thecoast of the Philippines. The boat was dismasted and part ofthe cabin underwater. The fishermen found a mummifiedbody of a man sitting at the navigation table—as though hehad died suddenly and unexpectedly, although cause ofdeath has not been officially determined. The man is pre-sumed to be Manfred Fritz Bajorat, a German national whohad not been heard of since 2009. He was identified by

papers found on the boat. The man had written a letter tohis wife Claudia who died from cancer in 2010. TheFishermen righted the boat and towed it to the Philippineswhere the police were inspecting it and the body.

It is believed that dry ocean winds, hot temperaturesand the salty air preserved the body. Another Germanworld sailor said that he met Bajorat in 2009 in Mallorca andstated “He was a very experienced sailor. I don’t believe hewould have sailed into a storm. I believe the mast brokeafter Manfred was already dead.”

For those interested in seeing photos of the boat and themummified body, Google “Manfred Fritz Bajorat” inGoogle images.

Florida Governor Signs Anti-Anchoring LegislationSurprising no one, Florida Governor Rick Scott, passed HB1051, which was the anchoring bill SOUTHWINDS reportedon in the April issue (“Short Tacks” section), that limitsanchoring in certain areas of southeast Florida were water-front property owners complained about boats anchoring inthe public waters near their homes. The Governor signedthe bill on March 25. The law goes into effect on July 1.

Florida Passes Law Limiting LawEnforcement Boat Inspections andAnother on Boat OperationOn March 25, Governor Rick Scot passed Florida bill HB 703which changes the definition of reckless boating from beingdefined as endangering anyone, including those on theboat, to endangering only those not on the boat. The lawalso lessens the ability of law enforcement to inspect boats.Under the law, law enforcement can no longer use the pre-text of conducting safety inspections to stop and searchboats if the boats display proper safety-inspection decals.They can still stop a boat if probably cause exists or reason-able suspicion that violations have occurred. The safetysticker must be properly displayed on the boat to qualify.Florida has had a volunteer safety inspection sticker formany years.

The two provisions were a result of StateRepresentative Rick Workman’s efforts after he wasstopped on his boat several times over the course of a yearfor safety inspections and he got tired of it. He was alsowarned of boating recklessly when he was idling and hischildren were sitting on the bow with their feet danglingover the edge, the officer telling him that was reckless boatoperation. He pushed to change the definition of reckless tonot include endangering those on board the boat.

The law also included a discount of 12 percent on aboat’s annual registration cost, if a boater shows that theyhave purchased an emergency locator device. The 12 per-cent discount will be offered for one year after the law goesinto effect. The original Senate bill had a 25 percent, perma-nent discount in it, but the House would not fund that

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Sales Trend in Boats 2005-2015The boating industry trade magazine, Trade Only, reportedin its April issue trends in brokerage boat sales over threeone-year periods: 2005, 2010 and 2015. Although they listedpowerboats in several categories (like power cruiser, centerconsole, etc), we are only listing the Sail Cruiser categoryhere (it does not include the sail racer/cruiser category,which was not listed in Trade Only):

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My Catalina 30, Rhombus, and I were homeward boundafter a two-month trip that included the NorthernAbaco Islands. I had dropped off my crew, friend

Trevor Rhody, when we landed at Cape Canaveral, after anuneventful overnight Gulf Stream crossing. Loping alongand not covering too many miles in a day, I picked up anoth-er crew for the final days until returning to home port at theMarina at Ortega Landing in Jacksonville, FL: grandsonGrant Kruse, 16, an old Rhombus hand and welcomed help. Ipicked out a couple of “teen friendly” stops to make sure thatthe “crew” was suitably entertained.

Between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, at AICWmilepost (MP) 797, sits a tiny town, but a big place to visitthat has become a personal ICW favorite. It’s the polaropposite of glint and glitter. There are no stores, only onegood restaurant and watering hole nearby, not even a stop-light if you travel through the area by car: Marineland, withan after-work population five, is a delightful place withplenty to do: walk on an almost empty beach, swim withdolphins, hike or kayak in the Guana Tolomato MatanzasNational Research Reserve, or visit the University ofFlorida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. Theonly nightlife is watching for fireflies, but if visitingWhitney’s Sea Turtle Hospital or taking in a UF lecture—like “Sex in the Soil”—sounds like fun, this is a place foryou. If you are really lucky, you’ll catch an occasional re-runof Tarzan (1938) or The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954),both filmed on location at Marineland.

My daughter Monica and son-in-law Matt droppedGrant off in Daytona Beach at the Halifax Harbor Marina,also a teen-friendly place with its famed beach and board-walk. We enjoyed the day at the beach and on the DaytonaBeach Pier, returning to the boat in time to grill a couple ofhamburgers and get ready for the morning’s departure.With only 32 miles to travel the next day, we slept a bit late

Marineland An undiscovered gemon the ICW!!By Fred Braman


Located between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, enter themarina’s well marked channel on the ocean side of the AICW(MP 797), just south of Green marker 87.

Pay close attention in the channel, but, there is plenty of water inside.


waiting for Daytona’s restricted bridge opening period toend. A favorable Halifax River current had us nearing ourMarineland destination by early afternoon. With room foronly about 25 boats, we had made a reservation withMarina Assistant Dockmaster Eric Ziecheck. MarinelandMarina saves a number of slips for transients and also has along floating dock for boats large, wide and small.However, as the marina’s popularity as an ICW stopovergrows, it’s a good idea to call ahead and reserve a spot.Scheduled for the marina’s floating dock on this trip, we

were soon tied up with my grandson handling the post-docking chores.

As soon as we were settled, our first activity was visit-ing Marineland Dolphin Adventure. Conceived by a smallgroup of investors that included Cornelius VanderbiltWhitney, Douglas Burden, and Count Ilya Tolstoy, grand-son of the famous writer, Marine Studios opened its doorsin 1938 as a resounding 30,000 hopeful tourists cloggedHighway A1A south of St. Augustine. Later renamedMarineland of Florida, it was billed as the world’s first ocea-

A little girl couldn’t be happier with her new best friend, met during her Discover Dolphins Program. Photo courtesy Terran McGinnis/Marineland Dolphin Adventure.

narium and made the real life undersea drama accessible toall for viewing, study and filming. It was a place where allmarine life—fish, sharks, sea turtles, and dolphins—livedtogether as they would in the wild. The attraction thrivedfor decades, thrilling tourists with trained dolphin shows,small whales, and other creatures from the deep.Marineland provided aquatic shows for the public as wellas facilities for the study of marine life by scientists, greatlyincreasing the world’s knowledge of marine animals, theirhabits and behavior. As a high school freshman fromMichigan, I visited Marineland just a few years after thefamous scaly fellow climbed out of a nearby dark lagoon, ter-

rorizing moviegoers.Believing that peoplewere more likely toengage in conserva-tion behavior if theycould touch and carefor a live animal, thevenue reopened in 2006 after a major reconstruction with avariety of interactive programs designed to create a person-al connection between visitors and the majestic dolphins.Today, Marineland Dolphin Adventure is operated by theGeorgia Aquarium, a non-profit dedicated to aquatic ani-

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The author’s grandson,Grant, on board theauthor’s Catalina 30,Rhombus, docked atMarineland.

While nearingMarineland, we kept an

eye out for one of thetown’s most famousresidents, who somesay can still be seen

crawling out of nearbymangroves and creeks!

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A dolphin and a family say their goodbyes following Marineland’s Discover Dolphins Program. Photo courtesy of Terran McGinnis/Marineland Dolphin Adventure.

mal conservation and research. Children and adults canswim with dolphins, touch and feed them, act as a trainerfor a day, and even collaborate with dolphins in creatingartwork! Readers interested in the history of this interestingvenue, should consult a major source for this article:Marineland – Images of America by Cheryl Messinger andTerran McGinnis, available on site or at Amazon.com.

The educational focus of the theme park fits in well withthe rest of the community, as the entire town is cemented inmarine science and education. Founded in 1974, the WhitneyLaboratory for Marine Bioscience grew from a collaborationbetween Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and Dr. Sam Gurin, aprofessor of Biochemistry at the University of Florida. TheWhitney Laboratory is a cutting edge biomedical andbiotechnology research center with a focus on the problemsof human health, natural resources and the environment, thetraining of future scientists, and contributing to public edu-cation and science policy. Whitney researchers use marineanimals, which don’t get the same illnesses as humans, tostudy human health. The study of the acute smell capabilityof lobsters to learn about human stroke susceptibility, use ofjelly fish-like organisms as models of human embryo devel-opment, using transparent juvenile zebra fish and green flu-orescent protein to study genetic activity, and the amazingcapability of segmented worms to regenerate themselveswith implications for the growth of human tissues, are only afew examples of research areas. Other areas of study includeEverglades restoration science and artificial oyster reef

replacement. On the education front, Whitney’s “ResearchExperience for Undergraduates” program has been trainingfuture scientists for thirty years. Active in community out-reach, Whitney’s Center for Marine Studies “Scientist for aDay Program” provides weekly science experience and edu-cation to K-12 school groups and has several lifelong learningprograms, including an evening lecture series for adults. Therecently opened Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Laboratoryprovides a northeast Florida care center and is dedicated tosea turtle rehabilitation, research, and education.

Marineland is situated in the Guana TolomatoMatanzas (GTM) National Research Reserve, over 60,000acres of ocean, beaches, salt and freshwater marsh, man-grove estuary, marine hammock, and pine flat-woods. Thebest way to enjoy the GTM Reserve is to go out into it.Ripple Effect EcoTours and Adventure Outfitters is locatedat the marina and offers kayak rental, and both kayak andjet boat tours aboard the vegetable-oil-powered Ripple Effect1. Both tours explore the biologically rich Jordan and MellonIsland sites that are part of Faver-Dykes State Park, thePrincess Place Preserve and the pristine Pellicer CreekAquatic Preserve. Ripple Effect tour guides are certified UFFlorida Master Naturalist Program graduates, guaranteeingcomprehensive ecological and cultural tours in this beauti-ful coastal system.

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PhD student Miguel Salinas Saavedraconducts research on cell polarity—how cells know which way is up.

Whitney Marine Veterinarian Brooke Burkhalter (right) looks on as Animal Care ManagerRachel Thomas administers intravenous medicine to a very sick loggerhead turtle, hospi-

talized just two days prior. Laboratory Technician Devon Rollinson keeps the animal calm.

of those local gold mines with great food and an alwayslively crowd. Located at the inlet just over two miles northon A1A from the marina, it presents a small transportationproblem for boat travelers, but my own transportation tech-nique solves this problem. I just ask anyone at the marina todrop me and my crew off on their way home for the night.A short stay in the bar after dinner, and a little begging,results in a return ride to the marina. It’s worked every time.If by chance it doesn’t work, you need to walk off that pileof peel-and-eat shrimp anyway!

A final benefit of a stop in Marineland is picking a goodtime to leave, especially if headed north. Marineland is aneasy day’s travel north or south to nice destinations.However, northbound cruisers must pass through the areaof the Matanzas Inlet with its notoriously skinny water, afew ICW miles from the marina. Matanzas has a large tidalrange and staying in Marineland allows cruisers to pick agood “tide time” to transit the area. Nearby is FortMatanzas, an 18th Century Spanish fort that dominates theMatanzas River and guards the back door to St. Augustine.The fort passed its only test, foiling an invasion by BritishGeneral Oglethorpe in 1742. Today, cruisers can anchor infront of the fort in plenty of water and, without fear of can-non fire, visit by dinghy.

Marineland Marina (www.marinelandmarina.com, orcall 904-814-9886) is terrific anytime—always pleasant andoften educational. Just a trip to the beach and an eveningbarbecue make for a great visit. Making the visit memorable

requires a couple of days and a little prior planning. For abehind-the-scenes look at Whitney Laboratory, contactJessica Long, director of Development and ExternalRelations, at [email protected], or call 904-461-4018. The evening lectures are free and no reservation isnecessary. Go to www.whitney.ufl.edu for a schedule.Ripple Effect Ecotours are available on most days. Givethem a call at 904-347-1565, or check the schedule and bookonline at www.rippleeffectecotours.com. MarinelandDolphin Adventure can also be booked online. For a com-plete description of their interactive programs and to book,go to www.marineland.net.

Do yourself a favor, stop at Marineland. It’s a greatwaterway stop and just may be the biggest little town in thecountry!

Many thanks to the people of Marineland Town who assisted withthis article, especially: Eric Ziecheck and Chris Kelly of RippleEffect Tours; Leslie Babonis, the mayor of Marineland and a sci-entist at Whitney Laboratory; Terran McGinnis, MarinelandManager of Education and Community Development, andWhitney’s Jessica Long.

Capt. Fred Braman, USN (ret) and his wife Louise live in FlemingIsland, FL. Fred writes about the places he visits in his Catalina30, Rhombus. He is the author of Too Old Not to Go, a chron-icle of his single-handed voyage around the Bahamas, available atAmazon.

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The 2016 Florida Everglades Challenge got off to a good7am start on Saturday morning on March 5, with 114boats starting (two did not start). Starting at Fort

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miles). Conditions were relatively calm, although they weresimilar to last year’s start, which had many problems withthe Coast Guard calling off the event on day one after theyhad to rescue some kayakers who overturned in Tampa Bay(see May issue, page 40, Back Issues at SouthwindsMagazine.com). The northwest wind was coming from the

2016 Florida EvergladesChallenge

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Cover: Channing Boswell’s self-designed and built 16-foot foam and glass pilothouse trimaran, Finger Mullet.

Boswell came in seventh in Class 5 (multihulls). This was Boswell’s seventh time in the EC. Photo by Steve Morrell.


same direction as last year, blowing alittle weaker, but building quickly to agood 15 knots—but the incoming tidewas not coming in against the windand waves like it did last year, whichcreated a washing-machine effect inTampa Bay.

There were 90 entrants in thisyear’s Challenge, and another 17 inthe Ultra Marathon, which is heldconcurrently, as is the start of theFlorida Ultimate Challenge, whichhad nine entrants. The Ultra Marathongoes to Cape Haze Marina, 67 milessouth of the start. It is also the firstcheckpoint for the EvergladesChallenge, as well as for the UltimateChallenge, which circumnavigatesFlorida in a 1200-mile journey.

Generally, the kayaks go downthe inside in the ICW and—weatherpermitting—the sailboats go on theoutside. Many kayaks have sails, butthey still go down the ICW, althoughmany of the Hobie Adventure Islandkayaks, along with a few others simi-lar to them, are rigged with amas (out-rigged hulls), making them a sailingtrimaran. They regularly go down theoutside unless conditions are unbear-able. This year, like last year, mostwent down the outside in the lee ofthe Florida coast with a northwestwind creating great sailing conditionsfor heading south.

No major mishaps occurredbeyond the usual equipment failuresthat will always happen when almost100 small craft travel at least 260 milesin such conditions.

First to finish was Spawn (techni-cally known as Spawn of Frankenscot), aTampa Bay 22, crewed by St.Petersburg’s Jeff Linton (owner ofMasthead Sailing Gear), Jahn Tihansky(head of the U.S. Naval Academy’sOffshore Sailing Team) and OHRodgers (designer of Spawn).


Not only did they come in first,they beat the previous monohullrecord by 12 hours. They arrived at thefirst checkpoint, 67 miles, at Cape HazeMarina in 7 hours and 48 minutes.They reached the finish in Key Largoafter 1 day, 12 hours and 46 minutes,which means they arrived the follow-ing evening after the start. The windwas on their beam or aft of their beam75 percent of the sail down the coast,which was in the lee of the northeastwinds, making for smooth sailing.They left the beach at DeSoto withspinnaker flying.

Of the 90 entrants, 35 made it toKey Largo, four to the third check-point at Flamingo, 24 to the secondcheck point at Chokoloskee and 21 tothe first checkpoint at Cape Haze. Fivedid not make it to Cape Haze and onedid not start.

In the Florida Ultra Marathon,which goes to Cape Haze, out of the17 entrants, 15 made it to the finish,the first after 10 hours, 4 minutes. Thelast finished after 1 day, 3 hours and53 minutes.

In the Ultimate Challenge, withnine entrants, six finished—unlike thelast Ultimate Challenge in 2014 whichhad three entrants and only one finish-ing (team of 71-year-old Bill Fite and51-year-old Neil Calore, with Bill Fitefinishing this year in fifth). One did notstart and another two did not finish.(nor did they make it to Cape Haze).First to finish was the team of LarryFerber and Vladimir Eremeev, finish-ing the 1200-mile trip in 17 days, 23hours and 56 minutes. The last entrantfinished after 28 days, 3 hours, 16 min-utes—four weeks of traveling.

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If you’re not familiar withWeatherFlow.com, this companygot its start roughly 16 years agomaking and installing weatherstations around the coastal U.S. toaugment regional forecasting. Aquarter of a century ago, the bestmost mariners could do for windforecasts was to tap into the National Buoy Data Center.Then, like now, that information mostly covers offshoreareas. Inshore, you could rely on information captured byinstruments installed at airports, but the coastal region waslargely uncovered.

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Gibson says that the company now has nearly 500sophisticated, self-contained, solar-powered stations situat-ed around most of the coastal U.S., as well as the GreatLakes, a few other inland regions, Hawaii, Puerto Rico andthe U.S. Virgin Islands. Additionally, the company’s meteo-rologists—and all end users—have access to data from over50,000 other weather-sensing stations around the globe.

He’s keen to add that the wind data his company gen-erates is shared with NOAA and the National WeatherService, to assist with their efforts. “It’s a great partner-ship,” says Gibson. “We share data in both directions. ButI should be clear, WeatherFlow.com does not assume therole of an authority. When it comes to severe weather advi-

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Each of these is available forfree—initially—and accessiblevia desktop, laptop, tablet and

smart phone. But if you want a more robust package withmore detailed data, the company offers various levels of sub-scription. The base products start at $3.99 per month. AndWeatherFlow.com also has a product for professionals calledDatascope that allows businesses such as harbor pilots asso-ciations to see the forecast data with much more detail.

Gibson leads WeatherFlow.com’s forecasting team forthe Southeast region, which stretches from Jekyll Island,GA, to Cedar Island, NC. He says that he and the company’sother forecasters start by examining WeatherFlow’s propri-etary data. That information is then considered againstadditional data from the National Weather Service and theNational Buoy Data Center. Weather models are also fac-tored in. “I have to look at a lot of information—the 500 mil-libar map, the 850 millibar map and the upper atmospheredata—to get an accurate picture.” Ultimately, Gibson andhis colleagues issue forecasts for their respective regions.

WeatherFlow also offers plug-in wind meters for smartphones, which provide instant information that can beshared via Facebook, as onsite reports, tweeted or emailed.The company’s newest product, WeatherMeter operateswith Bluetooth connectivity and adds air temperature,humidity, wind chill and heat indices. It’s almost a minia-ture personal weather station.

The best thing about WeatherFlow.com’s offerings isthat the forecasts are based on information obtained almostin real time. For Gibson and his fellow meteorologists, real-


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The WeatherFlow Windmeter is compatible with most smartphones via Bluetooth connection. WeatherFlow photo.

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It’s almost too obvious to assert how pivotal an element that is for sailors. But how much do most of us understand about wind?

And where do we turn to get a better sense of it? In the Carolina Lowcountry—and beyond—Shea Gibson has the answer.

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time weather information isakin to the Holy Grail. Andavid kiteboarders see it thatway, too. This is one of the rea-sons why Gibson established theChucktown Wind Report, aFacebook group page where heoffers a range of informationincluding forecasts, updates,alerts, graphs, maps, photos,videos, analyses and the occa-sional humorous post. He saysover 1,000 individuals havesigned up as members, not all ofthem kiteboarders, but racingsailors, cruisers, recreational sailors and pilots as well.

During the first few weeks of spring this year, Gibson’sposts on the Chucktown Wind Report began to arrive withincreased frequency, often numerous times a day. “It’simportant for the company to step up its outreach this time ofyear,” he explains. “More and more people are getting out onthe water, but also, this kind of outreach leads to a lot of userinteraction, and that helps us build our brand. Additionally,it helps us understand more precisely what information ourconsumers want so that we can deliver accordingly.”

That personal touch is rooted in Gibson’s background.

He got into the forecasting busi-ness with WeatherFlow. comalmost indirectly. “I had alwaysbeen interested in weather. Mydad was an Air Force meteorol-ogist and he taught me a lot. Asa kiteboarder, I realized that mypeers were getting access toweather data, but they weren’tnecessarily understanding it. So,I started an online wind groupto share information about ourlocal area and much of what Ishared came from iKiteSurf. Icalled WeatherFlow to see if the

company would be OK with me continuing to use its datathat way. One of the partners joined our group to see justhow I was using the data. At the same time, he said the com-pany was looking to expand its forecasts into the Southeast,and asked me if I wanted to join. It was just good timing.”

So, if you’re occasionally puzzled by wind dynamics inyour neck of the woods and want to learn more, or if you justwant an accurate forecast for your day on the water, consid-er checking out WeatherFlow.com. Any sailor will tell you,you can never be too well informed about the weather.

For more on WeatherFlow, go to www.WeatherFlow.com.


Using SailFlow to understand the wind picture at Sperry Charleston Race Week 2015.

As I unrolled my yoga mat on the floor next to myfriend Julie, she sat up and whispered, “I’ve justlanded the job of my dreams.” “Tell me after the

class,” I said, wondering what the job of her dreams was.After all, she’d been teaching rafting in North Carolina thelast few summers.

Julie Forbes, who has been sailing since she was a baby—strapped to the mast of her parents’ sailboat—had just land-ed the job of her dreams. She grew up in New York and sailedon Long Island Sound, was taught by her mother and fatheron the Atlantic, and has been sailing ever since. She pur-chased her first sailboat, a Catalina, with the inheritance herfather left her. She’s been part of the Sarasota SailingSquadron since 1980 and a Luffing Lassie since 2003.

Sitting on the dock at the Sarasota Sailing Squadrona few days later watching the dolphins playing, she told meabout her new job. She is the sailing instructor assigned tothe Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s new program, Start to SailNow, teaching sailing to adults.

People arriving from the frozen north and Midwest seeSarasota’s beautiful bay with sailboats and motor boatscruising along, and they want to become part of the scene.During our conversation, two women from Nantucket wan-dered down the dock to ask us about the sailing squadron.Could they rent a boat? Did they have to become members?

Did they give sailing lessons? Did they have to join to takelessons? We directed them to life-long member and GeneralManager Craig Bridges to answer their questions.

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron’s new sailing program istargeted to adults who have some sailing experience or arenew to sailing. The Squadron gets two or three calls a weekabout the program from couples and singles who call to findout whether they have a sailing program and if they canrent boats. The Squadron has boats to rent out, but the lia-bility would be too great without proof of enough sailingknowledge to manage the boats.

Although the Squadron has an ongoing Youth SailingProgram, no programs have been offered recently to answerthe needs of adult couples and singles who want to learn tosail. In November, Ray Markham, the education coordina-tor, started Learn to Sail Now to honor the Squadron’s mis-sion statement. He made Julie the lead instructor, based onher availability. Lessons are scheduled through the office.She takes out one or two students at a time, and otherinstructors are on call as the program develops. The pro-gram uses the Squadrons’ 17-foot O’Day and a 20-footFlying Scot. The sailboats have no motors and are under sailat all times, or, as Julie put it, “Coming in hot all the time.”

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She showed me the 10-page pamphlet they created for the4-hour basic sailing course which has six basic components:

Learning the rigging. The first hour of the lesson is on dryland where Julie pointed to the outline of a sailboat on thefirst page, “Of course, the first thing to understand is aboutthe sail and the rigging, and finding the wind so we don’t sitin irons.”

Learning to dock. Getting the boat safely back to dock with-out crashing into other sailboats or the docks.

Getting in and out of the dock. Identify the wind directionand depart from the leeward side of the dock if possible sothe wind pushes the boat away from the dock.

Tacking. Moving the bow through the wind or comingabout turns the boat from a port to a starboard tack, or star-board to port.

Jibe. Moving the stern of the boat through the wind. Boat safety at all times.

When the weather turns nasty and students can’t take theboats out, they watch instructional videos, do land drillsand learn how to tack and maneuver together.

Other things that are covered: • Basic knot tying. • The rules of the road for sailboats. • Basic parts of the sail, boating safety, and how the

direction of the wind affects the sailboat movement.

The program differs from other sailing programs in that itfocuses on adults who want to learn small-boat sailing orday sailing. It is for recreational sailing not racing.

I asked Julie her hopes, fears and expectations for herstudents. Her hope is that her students will have a goodtime and fall in love with sailing and love it as much as shedoes. She fears that her students will become frustratedwith the myriad of things a sailor must learn to safely man-age a sailboat. She hopes to work with them so that won’thappen, and they won’t become impatient with themselves.Her expectations are that her students will accomplish thebasic sailing and be able to helm or crew a small sailboatindependently.

Julie hopes to teach a future program with advancedsailing techniques.

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Julie and student sailing the O’Day 17.Julie and a student at the dock, preparing the O’Day 17 for sail.


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 the spon-soring organization to confirm. Websites are listed. Manyclubs have regular club races year around open to everyoneand new crew is generally invited and sought. Contact theclub for dates and information.

Note: In the below calendars: YC = Yacht Club; SC =Sailing Club; SA = Sailing Association.

Yacht Clubs Listed Below/Yacht Club DirectoryClubs listed below are the clubs that have regattas listed thismonth or next month. For a complete list of clubs in theSoutheast, go to www.SouthwindsMagazine.com and go tothe club directory. To add your club or edit the listing, cre-ate an account on the online directory. You can then addadditional information about your club: Location, regattas,club racing, cruising, activities, general information, etc.

Major Upcoming Regattas

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 NorthFlorida Cruising Club Offshore Series. There will be a pre-race rum party at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona,and the awards dinner after the race at the CharlestonYacht Club. For more information, go to www.hryc.com.

This race alternates annually with the biennialCharleston-to-Bermuda race.

53rd Annual Ocracoke Regatta,Washington, NC, June 18McCotters Marina sponsors the Pamlico Sailing Club’sOcracoke Regatta which goes from Indian Island on thePamlico Sound near Washington, NC, to Ocracoke on theOuter Banks. It is claimed to be the longest running big boatevent on the east coast because it’s the most FUN! The raceis open to any vessel in seaworthy condition—for anyone whowants to spend a fun day out on the with a party afterwardsin Ocracoke.

Classes include Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker and aspecial “Party” Class provided for power and sailboats whodon’t want to race. Otherwise, race classes will be followingUS SAILING rules of racing. Proceeds from the eventgo to the Little Washington Sailing School. Call 252-975-2174 for more information.

Race Calendar

South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc. Go to this site for a list of theclubs in the region and their websites. www.sayra-sailing.com. Clubs with regattas listed this month(go to clubs for local club racing schedules):AYC; Atlanta YC, Atlanta, GA, www.atlantayachtclub.orgBYSC: Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Beaufort, SC,

www.byscnet.comGISC: Golden Isles SC, St. Simons Island, GA,

www.goldenislessailingclub.comJIYC: James Island YC, Charleston, SC, www.jiyc.orgKSC: Keowee Sailing Club, Seneca, SC,

www.keoweesailingclub.comLLSC: Lake Lanier SC, Lake Lanier, GA, www.llsc.comLNYC: Lake Norman YC, Lake Norman, NC,

www.lakenormanyachtclub.comLYTC: Lake Townsend YC, Brown Summit, NC,

www.LakeTownsendYachtClub.comSCYC: South Carolina YC, Hilton Head Island, SC,

www.scyachtclub.comSYC: Savannah YC, Savannah, GA,

www.savannahyachtclub.orgSYC (NC): Southport YC, Southport, NC, www.sycnc.org

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

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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.


JUNE (see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)4-5 Beaufort Water Festival. Dinghies. BYSC4-5 Laser D12. Lasers. SYC4-5 Mayors Cup. OD/DPN. LYTC4-5 Hospice Regatta. Open. LNYC11 Lone Palm Regatta. PHRF. SYC (NC)11-12 Jr. Open Regatta. Juniors. SCYC11-12 Bottoms Up. Thistles. AYC18 Ocracoke Regatta*18-19 JIYC Regatta. Open. JIYC18-19 Governors Cup. OD/DPN. LTYC18-19 Reggae Regatta. Open. LLSC25-26 Low Country Regatta. Open. BYSC

CHARLESTON OCEAN RACING ASSOCIATION (CORA).www.charlestonoceanracing.org. South Carolina. Go to websitefor club racing.

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 16)

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

MAY14 Joan Holbomb Women Skippers. BFSC

JUNE18 Reggae Regatta. LLSC25 Couples Race. SSC


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 aretwo courses, one at about 36 miles and the other about 38miles. The South Course is for all the boats that can passunder a bridge and the North Course is for boats withtaller masts. Generally, about 150 boats sail the southcourse and about 20 sail the north course. Boats of everysize and type race. The race goes from Palatka toJacksonville along the St. Johns River. For the first time inmany years, the race will no longer be a pursuit start, buta single start with all boats starting at the same time. Pre-registration and party (“Party-in-the-Park”) are on Fridayat the Rudder Club. For more information and to registeronline, 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 YC, 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

MAY (*=see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)1 Monkey’s Uncle Regatta. SAYC7 Mug Race. RCJ*13-14 Ladies on the Lake. LMSA14 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.

JUNE4 Jessie Ball Regatta. EPFYC4-5 Titusville Sailing Center Regatta. TSC11 St. Johns Regatta. FYC18 Solstice Regatta. SYC18 Double Handed Race. MYC18-19 Grills Summer Sailstice Cruise. ECSA18 Blue Max. NFCC19 Fathers’ Day Regatta. SAYC


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 competein the Hospice Regattas National Championship. For theNOR and to purchase advanced tickets to the awards cere-mony, 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 with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local clubracing 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.org

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

JUNE4 BBYRA OD #10. BBYC5 BBYRA PHRF #10. CGSC25 BBYRA PHRF #11. CRYC26 BBYRA OD #11. CRYC

Florida Keys Race Calendar

Key West Community Sailing Center (formerly Key West SailingClub). Every Saturday – Open house at the Center. 10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. 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 1 p.m. Boat ramp available.Race in the seaplane basin near the mooring field. Dinner anddrinks afterward.

Upper Keys Sailing Club (UKSC), Key Largo. www.upperkeys-sailingclub.com. Go to the Club website for regular club racingopen to all.


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 have

separate 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. Young sailorsfrom St. Petersburg to Naples are expected to compete againthis year. The event is hosted by the Venice Yacht Club. TheVenice Youth Boating Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofitorganization and is seeking sponsors for the event. For spon-sorhsip, contact Bryan White at [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 atime to be determined at Marker 70; Sarasota starts off BigPass on Wednesday at 11 a.m. (confirm time) on May 11;Naples starts at the pier on May 12 at noon (confirmtime). This is a Boat of the Year race for the Sarasota BayYachting Association, the Naples-Marco Island Boat of theYear, and the Southwest Florida Boat of the Year. The returnrace from Key West to Naples (Naples YC) is also a Naples-Marco Island Boat of the Year race. The regatta is open toany single-hulled, self-righting, enclosed-cabin sailing boat,and to all offshore multihull yachts. All boats must hold acurrent, valid WFPHRF rating, Entry fee is $150 if receivedbefore April 15, and $175 April 15 up until May 4. For moreinformation, contact info, NOR and to register online, go tohttp://www.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 16

20th Annual Terra Ceia Regatta, Palmetto, FL, May 14The Manatee Sailing Association will be holding their 20thAnnual Terra Ceia Regatta on Terra Ceia Bay in Palmetto onMay 14. There will be two races on the bay, followed by araft up, awards dinner, entertainment and a campout. Allare invited. There is no fee, but contributions—money, pro-motional materials, gift certificates, products, for doorprices, racing awards and raffle gifts—are encouraged. CallSally Quinn at 941-722-3147 for more information.

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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.

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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 theregional 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)

Clubs with regattas listed this month (go to clubs for local clubracing schedules):DIYC: Davis Island YC, www.diyc.orgNSYC: Naples Sailing & YC, www.theNSYC.comNYC: Naples YC: www.naplesyc.orgSPSA: St. Pete Sailing Assoc., www.spsa.usSPYC: St. Petersburg YC, www.spyc.orgSSS: Sarasota Sailing Squadron,

www.sarasotasailingsquadron.orgSYC: Sarasota YC, www.SarasotaYachtClub.orgTSS: Tampa Sailing Squadron, www.Sail-TSS.org

MAY (* = see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section) (** = see Racing News section, page 16)

7 Mother’s Day Dash. SSS, SYC7 Spring Couple’s Race. DIYC11-14 Bone Island Regatta to Key West. (SBYABOTY)

(SWFLBOTY) (N/MBOTY) *14 20th Annual Terra Ceia Regatta *14-15 Salty Sister’s Allison Jolly. SPYC14-15 J/24 Rodeo. Davis Island YC

15-16 Key West to Naples. NYC (N/MBOTY) 16-26 Bone Island Regatta Key West to Cuba**21 Hugh Elliot Laser Regatta. DIYC21 Couples Race. SPSA27 School’s Out Regatta. DIYC27-28 Tampa Bay to Fort Myers Race. DIYC (DIBOTY)*28-29 J/24 Rodeo. DIYC30 Memorial Day Race Around Lido. Luffing Lassies. SSS

JUNE4 Commodore’s. Tampa Sailing Squadron. TSS7 Annual West Florida Calendar Meeting. SPYC18 Summer Solstice Rally. DIYC


29th Regata al Sol, Pensacola to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, May 11This year will be the 29th sailing of the Regata al Sol fromPensacola, Florida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. This biannual pre-mier offshore race is sponsored by Southern Yacht Club,Pensacola Yacht Club, and the Club de Yates Isla de Mujeres.

The start of the race will be Wednesday, May 11, for theCruising Divisions and Thursday, May 12, for the RacingDivision. The course will take racers from Pensacola Bay 555nautical miles across the Gulf of Mexico to Isla Mujeres,Mexico just off the Yucatan coast from Cancun. This raceoffers all the excitement of an offshore race as well as thechallenge of navigating the Gulf loop current.

Race participants annually bring medical, educational,clothing and/or toys for the people of Isla Mujeres. Formore on the race, go to www.regataalsol.org.

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 anotheropportunity 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, 100Beach Blvd, Ocean Springs, AL. (228) 365-4169. FREE.www.osyc.com


53rd Annual Navy Cup, Navy Yacht Club,Pensacola, FL, June 11-12The Navy Yacht Club will be celebrating its 53rd year ofhosting this regatta for the Navy Cup Trophy. Races will beheld both in Bayou Grande and in Pensacola Bay with raceactivities being held at the Navy Yacht Club at the BayouGrande Marina. Small boat racing will be in the bayou, withthe PHRF sailboats competing on Pensacola Bay. Yacht clubteams will race against other club teams for most points. Allyacht clubs in the Gulf Coast are invited. The top three scor-ing boats in each class will be presented awards.www.navypnsyc.org.

Race to the Coast, New Orleans, June 11Sponsored by the Southern Yacht Club, this race was firstheld on July 4, 1850. It is known as America’s oldest distancerace. The race sails through the Lake Pontchartrain, theRigolets, Lake Borgne to the Mississippi Sound. For moredetails, go to www.southernyachtclub.org.

60th Billy Bowlegs Festival and Regatta, Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club,June 11-12This week-long event is filled with family events for allages. It is focused on the charismatic character BillyBowlegs, a local northwest Florida pirate. Three class divi-sions are expected: Spinnaker A and B, Cruiser, and J/22.All racing will be held in Choctawhatchee Bay. For moreinformation and register online, go to www.fwyc.org.

GYA Challenge Cup, Pensacola Yacht Club, June 17-19The Gulfport Yacht Club hosts the regatta this year withboats from 33 northern Gulf Coast clubs racing. Rulesrequire that the skipper, helmsman, and at least 50 percentof its crew (including skipper and helmsman) must havebeen members of the yacht club represented by the boat forthe six months preceding the event. In addition, only threeor four boats from each club are allowed to compete and arelimited to one boat per class. A boat can represent only oneyacht club, and each boat shall have sailed 50 recordedmiles in the GYA PHRF race data program to be eligible torace. Registration on Friday, with racing Saturday andSunday. Go to www.pensacolayachtclub.org.

Gulfport to Pensacola Race, June 24-25This annual 100-mile race is sponsored by the GulfportYacht Club, the Southern Yacht Club, the Pensacola YachtClub and the Gulf Yachting Association. The race goes fromthe channel entrance at Gulfport, MS, along the Gulf Coastto the channel entrance of Pensacola Pass. For more infor-mation, go to www.pensacolayachtclub.org

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Gulf Yachting Association. www.gya.orgGalveston Bay Cruising Association. www.byca.org

Clubs with regattas listed this monthBucYC: Buccaneer YC, Mobile, AL, www.bucyc.comBYC: BiloxiYC, Biloxi, MS, www.biloxiyc.orgBWYC: Bay Waveland YC, Bay St. Louis, MS,

www.baywavelandyachtclub.orgFYC: Fairhope YC, Fairhope, AL, www.Fairhopeyachtclub.comGBCA: Galveston Bay Cruising Assoc., Galveston, TX,

www.gbca.orgGYA: Gulf Yachting Association, www.gya.orgGYC: Gulfport YC, Gulfport, MS, www.GulfportYachtClub.orgLBYC: Long Beach YC, Long Beach, MS.

www.LongBeachYachtClub.comLYC: Lakewood YC, Seabrook, TX,

www.lakewoodyachtclub.comMYC: Mobile YC, Mobile, AL, www.mobileyachtclub.orgNYC: Navy YC, Pensacola, FL, www.navypnsyc.orgOSYC: Ocean Springs YC, Ocean Springs, MS, www.osyc.comPontYC: 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.org

MAY (*= see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)7 Great Circle Race. MYC7-8 Old Timers. SYC11-19 Regatta al Sol. PYC/SYC*14-15 Shoe Regatta. LYC14-15 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

JUNE (*= see “Major Upcoming Regattas” this section)4-5 School’s Out Regatta. PontYC4-5 Candler Regatta. StABYC8-11 Hobie 20 Nationals. OSYC11 Children’s Hospital Charity. FYC11 Race to the Coast. New Orleans to Gulfport. GYC/SYC*11 Juniors Regatta. GBCA11-12 Navy Cup. NYC*11-12 Chapman Regatta. BYC11-12 Billy Bowlegs Regatta. FWYC*17-19 GYA Offshore Challenge Cup. GYC*18-19 GYA 420 Championship. LBYC24-25 Gulfport to Pensacola. GYC/PYC/SYC*24-26 Leukemia Cup. LYC25 Independence Day Cup. StABYC

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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)

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. (5/17)[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)

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30’ sailboat S2 - 1980. Great condition. Solid,fast. Sleeps 4. Bimini with screens. Yanmardiesel inboard, wheel steering, autopilot andbasic electronics. New cushions. Recentlypainted. $12,500. 727-826-3455 (7/16)

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]. (7/16)

1980 Southern Cross 31 sailboat withYanmar diesel Gilner design, blue water,heavy displacement, full-keel cutter. Double-ended, excellent condition, new cushions,solar panels, wind generator, Aries wind vane,Garmin,radar, plotter. Asking 35,000. Cell828-226-6123. (7/16)

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. Chubascohas a 38hp Yanmar (700 hrs), pedestal steer-ing, autopilot. Roomy breezy cabin. Reduced:$14,500. 305-815-2607. Stewart Marine,Miami www.marinesource.com for 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)

1979 Pearson 323. Located downtown St.Petersburg with transferable slip. This is a verysolid boat that does not leak. Call Sid@ 727-492-1973 for details. $29,500 OBO. (7/16)

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’ Tartan 1981. 24hp Universal diesel, high-pointing Sheel keel, 4’5” draft. Amazing stiff-ness, 44% lead ballast, S&S design, $19,500.305-815-2607. Stewart Marine, Miamiwww.marinesource.com for 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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34’ Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34 Cutter1990. Furling headsails, FB Main, Depth,Speed, Wind, Radar, Plotter, dinghy, Yanmardiesel, Dodger, Bimini...Ready to set sail fordistant shores. St. Petersburg, $89k. Call KellyBickford CPYB at 727-599-1718

34’ Hunter 1986. Yanmar 24hp (2015exhaust elbow), 2012 Raymarine autopilot,2010 standing rigging, 2003 epoxy barriercoat, 2015 refrig/compressor & evaporator,2015 deep cycle batteries, Well Kept &UPGRADED! $32,000, Call Kevin @ 321-693-1642, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, EdwardsYacht Sales

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.$138,500. 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

35’ Sparkman & Stephens Weekender,1939 class racer. Mahogany on oak, bronze-fastened, new keel in 1980. Yanmar 25hp.Reverie has been lovingly improved through50 years of ownership by wood lovers.$25,000. 305-815-2607. Stewart Marine,Miami. www.marinesource.com for pictures.

35’ Island Packet 350. Two Boat Owners.Owners bought a larger Island Packet. Roomyworld cruiser or great liveaboard. Located atthe Preferred Yachts Brokerage Display Centerat the Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL.Joe Zammataro, 727-527-2800

35’ Beneteau 350 Oceanis 1991. NewYanmar diesel 2012. Great layout. Asking$59,900. Located at the Preferred YachtsBrokerage Display Center at the HarborageMarina, St. Petersburg, FL. Joe Zammataro, 727-527-2800

35’ Catalina 2003. Universal 35hp, Lewmarfolding helm, elect winch, solar panels, Gorifolding prop, outboard motor hoist, 2 AC sys-tems, 3/2016 (4) 4D Deep Cycle batteries,Nav Station & MORE! $99,900, Call Kevin @321-693-1642, www.Sailboatsin Florida.com,Edwards Yacht Sales

Catalina 350. Professionally maintained, newmainsail & genoa, clean & comfortable, greatgalley space, ready to rock! $109,499.Located St. Simons Island, GA. Call 912-638-8573 www.dunbaryachts.com.

Watkins/Portman 36. Newer Isuzu 40HPDiesel, 1 year old transmission, hot water ondemand, great ICW boat with shallow draftand a bridge clearance of 46 feet. $26,500.Located Brunswick, GA. Call 912-638-8573.www.dunbaryachts.com.


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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, ElectricHalyard Winch, 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

Numerous new and used Catalinas avail-able. Call 912-638-8573 for detailed list.www.dunbaryachts.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

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

Tayana 37. Same meticulous owners last 20years, never had teak deck. Level of mainte-nance and equipment top notch! $69,900.Located St. Simons Island, GA. Call 912-638-8573. www.dunbaryachts.com.

37’ 1980 Tartan 37 Sparkman Stephens.Diesel, GPS, autopilot, Spinnaker, solar panels,dinghy davits and more. REDUCED $45,000.Alan 941-350-1559, alanpwys@gmail-com. www.windsweptyachtsales.com

37’ Prout Snowgoose Elite Catamaran. TwinEngines. Three private staterooms. Greatcruising and family boat. Asking $114,900.Located at the Preferred Yachts BrokerageDisplay Center at the Harborage Marina, StPetersburg. Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800



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.Contact Michele S&J Yachts 410-708-4416www.sjyachts.com

38’ Morgan 384 1984. They don’t buildthem like this anymore. A/C, Generator, veryclean. Owned by commercial pilot and keptin superb condition. Asking $69,900. Locatedat the Preferred Yachts Brokerage DisplayCenter at the Harborage Marina, St.Petersburg, FL. Joe Zammataro 727-527-2800

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’ De Vries Steel Ketch 1958. Perkins 44hp300 hrs, NEW 16000 BTU AC, 2014 rebuiltParagon PS Gearbox, 2014 Garmin 541S plot-ter/GPS/Depth, 2015 Raymarine autopilot/wind speed & direction, & LOTS MORE!$55,000, Call Dean @ 727-224-8977,www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales

40’ 2000 Sabre 402. Air, radar, GPS, electricwinch, rod rigging, dinghy & OB $235,000.Alan 941-350-1559, [email protected]. www.windsweptyachtsales.com

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

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. $79,900 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

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


Catalina 42 MkII. One owner, built 2004. Fullowners’ Pullman berth, fresh bottom paint,awesome equipment list, including full elec-tronics package. $164,900. Located StSimons Island, GA. Call 912-638-8573.www.dunbaryachts.com.

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. $69,000. 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.$100,000. Owner 727-466-6444. (5/16)

Ocean-going Gulfstar 44, center cockpit sail-ing yacht, fully equipped and in greatshape. New Bimini w/full enclosure, 5’ draft,turn key packet ready to cast off. Realisticallypriced $89,000. Contact Betti 847-602-7695.Naples, FL. See Pics & Specs at www.yacht-world.com/seahorse

Island Packet 445 2006. Clean, very wellequipped & priced right! Easy to handle.Lightly used & professionally maintained. Lotsof equipment; A/C, 8kw generator, solar pan-els, wind generator, watermaker, bowthruster… $374,000. Contact Matt at S&JYachts, 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com

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

45’ Gulfstar Hirsh 1986. Perkins 57hp, 2012house batteries, 2015 Garmin electronics,PUR 40 rebuilt water maker, 2012 ENTIRE bot-tom job, 2015 wind gen, NEW CP enclosure,2015 NEW lines to genoa & MORE Upgrades!$93,500, Call Clark @ 561-676-8445, www.SailboatsinFlorida.com, Edwards Yacht Sales


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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 from Charleston,SC. $279,000. Contact Matt 843-284-8756. www.sjyachts.com .

1979 46’ Brewer - $99,000 - Barbara Burke904-310-5110 - [email protected] -www.curtisstokes.net

46’ Beneteau 461. Low Hours on Engine &Generator. Inmast Furling, Elect Winch. TwoStaterooms. Asking only $149,900. PreferredYachts Brokerage Display Center St Petersburg.Joe Zammataro. 727-527-2800. [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.

49’ Hunter 2008. Here is a steal! Best Price,Best Equipped one on the Market. Rare CutterRig, Loads of Extra Features. 3 cabin, CustomSails. Try $249,000. Located at the PreferredYachts Brokerage Display Center at theHarborage Marina, St. Petersburg, FL. JoeZammataro 727-527-2800

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!$1,395,000. Call Jack S&J Yachts, 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com



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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)

BOATER’S PARADISE! Beautiful waterfront1-BR 2-Bath furnished townhouse and 17’x41’boat slip. Unobstructed deep water access tothe ICW and Gulf. Slip power and waterincluded in HOA fees. Common areas include:bathroom with shower; laundry room; work-shop/ storage building; outside grilling deck; waterfront gazebo for relaxing. $169,000.Panama City, FL. MLS #642409. Contact:850-866-4572. (6/16)

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that there are no rules. “I am out oftown and nobody can see me here; Iam practically invisible.”

The boaters who come here are agreat part of the Bahamian economy.

The boaters and their boats come inall shapes and sizes, from multimil-lion-dollar yachts to small sailingboats. The larger yachts usually tie upat one of the several marinas, whilemany of the smaller sailboats anchorout to save dock fees. It is a blend ofthe rich and the not-so-rich sharingthe same restaurant or bar looking forthe same island adventure or the nextlove adventure. It seems to work foreveryone, and the Bahamians earn afairly good living by providing whatthe boaters are looking for. TheBahamians I have met are very nicehard-working folks and seem to beokay with continually being on theentertainment committee. It all seemsto balance out, and life here is good.

Having closed my business—andretired—I am like many other boaters

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Life begins late morning in theAbacos. There are very few“let’s-watch-the-sunrise-honey”

boaters around here when I am uparound six each morning. I prettymuch have the whole sunrise tomyself. Years of punching the clockhas left these ol’ blue eyes on automat-ic wake-up before the sun gets up.Even the diehard fishermen who nor-mally get up early casually leave thedock after nine each morning.

The issue with all of this is whateverybody did the night before, whichin Marsh Harbour is visiting the sev-eral drinking holes, trying to decidewhich one has the best rum concoc-tion. Each pub has it’s own name forits drink, such as The Bilge Burner,Goombay Smash, Rum Runner, SexOn The Beach (yes that is a drinkhere)—or the ever popular, HarbourHammer. Add a secret blend of rumswith a secret blend of sweet juices intoeach drink and if you have one toomany, the next morning your bilgedoes indeed feel like it is burning.

When life does getaround to starting here you seea resort town of a few thousandBahamians running an entertainingplace where many tens of thousands ofvisitors come to get some Island Timeaway from the daily hustle of theirlives. New arrivals are sometimesquick to walk around without theirshoes and with shirt tails out as if tosay, “I do not have to do what I have todo in my ordinary life back home.”Many men don’t shave, women skipthe makeup, and suddenly, drinking atlunch seems perfectly normal. O fcourse, there is sometimes a price topay for this newfound freedom, andyou occasionally see a man with a bad-looking stubble of a beard slightlyhunched over not feeling well—alongwith a bloody toe from walking aroundon the wooden docks barefooted.Singles who are here alone—and somemarried people who are here alone—operate by “resort rules,” which states

who come here, in that I too am look-ing for some Island Time. Back inTampa I would not even think ofgoing out without my cell phone, andwatching the various cable TV showsseemed like a good way to spendone’s time. Here, my cell phone doesnot even work, and I swear my life isnot worse off because of it. My day isquieter without being instantly avail-able to anyone who has my cell num-ber, and I have absolutely no desire tocall someone up just to see what theyare doing. What a strange new world.Without cable TV, I am free, and thatis the word: free—free from inconse-quential news bulletins such as“Breaking News…the economy issinking,” or a newsflash that somefamous pop-tart was seen in anightclub without her underwearon. Instead, with this new Island-Time freedom, really importantpeople become…really important. There is time now to read about

Randy Paush, the Carnegie-Mellonprofessor who recently died of pan-

creatic cancer and who has inspired somany with his college lecture on whatit is like to die with dignity. Watchinga Wall Street Journal online video ofProfessor Paush talking about his atti-tude on leaving his family when hedies produces a tear in your eye andgives an important lesson on courageto all who watch it.

There is even time now to readthe latest Randy Wayne White novelabout our own wonderful BocaGrande/Sanibel area that is so impor-tant to all of us and so filled with nat-ural beauty of its own. Of course, thisIsland-Time freedom from unimpor-tant television news and cell calls alsoleaves more time for the occasionalBilge Burner at the Jib Room here atthe Marsh Harbour Marina!

But not to leave the modernworld behind completely, there iswide-spread Wi-Fi available so you

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