June 2015 - All At Sea

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Summertime in the bahamas
T r i - K aya k - A B o at f o r e v e r y a g e
ALL AT SEA
SOU T HEAST
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June 2015
This issue
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T h e s o u t h e a s t s tat e s’ Wat e r f r o n t m a g a z i n e
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news
10 Southeast News
12 Event Calendar
boat
16 Gause Built Boats
40 Let’s Talk VHF
44 Wait, Spanish Treasure
Scattered on the Beach
For the Taking
46 Your Water Life
48 St. James Boatworks Brings
18 Applying and Using the
cruise
20 It’s Summertime!
Paddle
52 Tri-Kayak XS-1:
New Varnishes
22 Cruising the Big Potomac
26 The Strange Unreality of
Yacht Piracy—And its Sad,
Savage Reality
30 Belhaven is Back!
New Meaning to the
Fishing Life
A Boat for Every Age
Sail
54 Charleston Race Week
Celebrates 20 years
56 Race to the Coast &
Gulfport to Pensacola
Fish
34 Jellyfish Fascination
lifestyle
36 Stop Yelling at Me!
38 The Crab Pot Conundrum
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yacht
58 Super Tenders
for Superyachts
RUM
76 Kraken vs. Captain:
Black Spiced Rums
ResourceS
6 Letter from the Editor
8 Letters to the Editor
8 Where in the World?
60 Southeast Marinas
61 Southeast Boatyards
62 Coastal Real Estate Guide
65 Brokerage/Classifieds
72 Marketplace
74 Sponsor Directory
Cover shot:
All At Sea Southeast reader Rufus Jones from Mount Pleasant,
S.C. before he set sail for the Outer Banks, N.C. | Submitted by Rufus Jones
Letter from the Editor
Crab Pot
Interference
Terry Boram,
Editor
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SOUTHEAST
Photo: Catherine Stalcup Herlinger
S
A true “Bawlmore” summer.
ummertime in Baltimore
means one thing, Maryland
Steamed Crabs. My favorite
memories involved the family gathered around a picnic table
with a bushel of crabs spread over
newspaper and Chuck Thompson on
the radio calling the O’s play-by-play.
It didn’t get any better than that. All
that changed in 2009, when I began my boycott of crabs. What would make a
red-blooded Baltimorean swear off crabs? Crab Pot Interference!
It was our first full season with our Contour 34 trimaran. Wanting to see how
she would race, we registered for the Northern Bay Race Week sponsored by
Glenmar Sailing Club. The start was very intimidating with 11 multihulls unwilling to give the newbies an inch. With an F-31 trimaran about to t-bone us, I
closed my eyes, felt Clint put the helm down, heard the gun sound as we accelerated across the line. We led heading to the first mark.
White, red and yellow styrofoam floats marked the crab pots littering the
course like a well designed grid. Approaching the mark, I took the helm while
Clint prepared the spinnaker set. Still in the lead, we rounded the mark with
great speed, popped the spin, then immediately came to a screeching halt.
Our rudder had snagged a wayward crab pot. We went from first to last trying
to untangle ourselves. The very next race the same exact thing happened! Seriously? That season the Bay was so littered with crab pots, we stopped eating
this staple in silent protest. We held out for three years before savoring that
sweet meat again.
It appears the Chesapeake is not the only body of water littered with pots.
Robert Beringer, another lover of steamed crabs, explores how to navigate the
minefield without getting tangled and what to do if one wraps around your prop.
Summertime also means exploring the waterways and quaint towns that line
the shores. Vickie Lathom takes us on a journey up the Potomac river to Washington D.C. She writes, “Anchoring in the shadow of the Washington Monument is a humbling and exhilarating experience.” For a slower pace Jody Reynolds explores the southern charm of Belhaven, North Carolina. The uncrowded
marinas and new restaurants sounds like the perfect get-away. And if you are
looking for adventure, go treasure hunting in central Florida. Rafael Liam tells
you where “X” marks the spot.
Ann Eichenmuller made me laugh when I read her story “Stop Yelling at Me.”
Ann shares her secret to staying married while anchoring and docking a boat.
Also with more boats on the water, learn some tips on how
to effectively talk on the VHF. It could save your life.
No matter what you do this summer have fun and most
importantly be safe.
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Letter to the Editor
Try This!
Hi,
I enjoyed your “’til next time” final article in the March edition
about the Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum.
I was wondering if the two of you could compare it to “The
Kraken” dark, spiced rum which has been a favorite since I
learned the true delight of removing “the Coke from the Rum.”
The Blackwell seems to be similar, but there doesn’t seem to be
that many people who enjoy a sipping or over-ice rum.
Just wondering if you have and, if not, would you consider doing a review on “The Kraken”?
All I can tell you is that I think it’s far better then Capt Morgan’s
Dark Spiced.
Thanks for the great magazine,
Bobby “Mo” Momorella
M/V Certifiable, Amelia Island, FL
EAT
FINE JAMAICAN
BLACKWELLET
SE HERE
RUM: NO PR EN
BY TERRY AND
CLINT BORAM
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depicting a
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SCALE
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sipping rum when
faults with
Blackwell is a great
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ced. We found it
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smooth and balan
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this one. While it
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Or, somebody is
female taste buds.
MARCH 2015
Mo,
Thanks for the note and suggestion. We always love to do comparisons. Check out our review at the end of this issue.
Keep sending your ideas.
Terry
Editor, All At Sea Southeast
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Southeast NEWS
wat e r f r o n t h a p p e n i n g s a r o u n d t h e r e g i o n
Cap’n Fatty Releases Creative Anchoring
Cap’n Fatty Goodlander has published his 10th marine
book, available in both print and Kindle editions. Creative
Anchoring is 365 pages long, with more than 40 illustrations
and 50 photographs. While the primary focus is on anchoring recreational sailing craft under a wide variety of cruising
conditions, the book also takes a much deeper, broader
view of anchoring.
“I feel passionate about anchoring,” says Fatty Goodlander. “That’s why I wrote this book. Anchoring is the bedrock skill of the cruising sailor. If you can’t anchor safely, you
shouldn’t leave the dock. But the problem is that anchoring
seems so deceptively easy; you toss the hook, let out some
rode, and you’re done! Only you aren’t. You might not even
be anchored. And you may wake up smashing into another
vessel, a seawall, or on the beach.”
“This book took me a year to write. I’m proud of it. It contains everything I’ve learned during my numerous circumnavigations, about the art and science of anchoring. There’s something for everyone, from a greenhorn to a Cape Horner. And
it will save you thousands of dollars while having more fun,
more convenience, more ventilation, more lifestyle options,
and more personal freedom—in a safe, seamanlike manner.”
Cap’n Fatty Goodlander is a regular contributor to All
At Sea.
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Bonefishers Urged to Sign Bahamas
Online Petition
Big Yachts No Longer Need Bay Pilot
to Cross Maryland Waters
MIAMI, FL – The Bahamas Tarpon Trust (BTT) has been
working with the Fisheries Conservation Foundation and
Cape Eleuthera Institute to support the efforts of the Bahamas National Trust in creating national parks to protect
habitats bonefish use for feeding and spawning. The value
of the bonefish fishery to the Bahamas in terms of traveling
anglers exceeds $141 million.
Proposals to create national parks for habitat protection
for Grand Bahama Island and Abaco are now on the desk of
the Prime Minister of the Bahamas. Supporters of bonefishing protection in the Bahamas are urged to add their names
to two online petitions, one to support the Grand Bahama
parks, the other to support Abaco parks. Those interested
should go to bahamasparks.org and www.thepetitionsite.
com/266/809/008/ask-the-bahamas-government-to-protect-bonefish-habitat-in-abaco/
Pleasure boats up to 200 feet long navigating Maryland
waters, no longer need a licensed bay pilot to do so, according to a law passed in Annapolis in April. The ruling
replaces the requirement for vessels over 79 feet long to
hire a pilot, which typically costs $268 an hour.
Marina operators around the Maryland sections of the
Chesapeake Bay welcomed the legislation, which should
encourage large yachts to visit Maryland rather than bypassing Annapolis and Baltimore on their way between
summer and winter sailing grounds.
U.S.-flagged vessels up to 200 feet sailing only between
domestic ports were already exempt from the fee, and continue to be. However, yachts may still request the services
of a bay pilot if desired.
Yachts navigating the Delaware stretches of the bay still
need a pilot for vessels over 100 tons.
Southeast News
Chesapeake Museum Photo Appeal
Photo credit: Terry Boram
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, celebrating its
50th anniversary this year, is inviting photo submissions for
an upcoming exhibition entitled “Snapshots to Selfies: 50
Years of Chesapeake Summers.”
Boaters with suitable shots taken on the bay, whether
fishing, boating or just swimming, can submit photos up to
November 30, 2015, in time for the 2016 exhibition.
“This exhibition is a great way for people to share their favorite family or personal memories of time spent on the Chesapeake’s waters. And when the exhibition is complete, the
photos will share an interwoven story of the meaningful ways
people have connected with the Bay over these last 50 years,”
Event Calendar
Please send future events to [email protected]. This month and next month’s events are currently published here
and at www.allatsea.net. Your specific area may or may not be shown based on identified activities for these months.
Boat Shows
Houston, TX
June 3 – 7
Houston Summer Boat Show
HoustonBoatShows.com
713-526-6361
West Palm Beach, FL
June 12 – 14
West Palm Beach Summer
Boat Show
SouthFlaBoatShow.com
954-946-6164
Hatteras, NC
July 9 - 11
Orange Beach, AL
July 7 - 12
C-Quarters Youth Fishing
Tournament
www.c-quartersmarina.com
[email protected]
(850) 697 8400
Hatteras Grand Slam
www.hatterasgrandslam.com
[email protected]
Blue Marlin Grand
Championship of the Gulf
www.thewharfmarina.com/
BMGC/
251-224-1900
Charleston, SC
June 18 - 20
Carolina Billfish Classic
FishCBC.com
[email protected]
(843) 345-0369
Fishing Tournaments
Abaco, Bahamas
June 3 – 6
July 8 - 11
Abaco Beach Blue
Marlin Invitational
www.abacobeachresort.com
www.megadock
tournament.com
June 10 – 13
BBC Boat Harbour
Championship
www.bahamasbillfish.com
[email protected]
(866) 920-5577
June 24 – 26
Abaco Marline
Outboard Series
www.abacobeachresort.com
Bermuda
July 3 – 7
Bermuda Billfish Blast
www.bermudabillfishblast.com
Biloxi, MS
June 1 – 7
The Mississippi Gulf Coast
Billfish Classic
www.mgcbc.com
228-432-0454
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Carrabelle, FL
July 18
MEGADOCK Billfishing
Tournament
[email protected]
(843) 278-4920
Corpus Christi, TX
June 7
IFA Kayak Fishing Tour
www.ifatours.com/
Destin, FL
June 17 - 21
Emerald Coast
Billfish Classic
www.fishecbc.com
Gulfport, MS
June 11 – 14
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Big Game Fishing Club
Jeff Alexander Memorial
Tournament
www.mgcbgfc.com
Houma, LA
June 19 - 20
IFA Lucas Oil Redfish Open
www.ifatours.com/open/
Islamorada, FL
June 26 - 27
University of Miami Sports
Hall of Fame Celebrity Dolphin Tournament
www.canesfish.com
[email protected]
305-667-0399
Johns Island, SC
June 3 – 6
Bohicket Marina Invitational
Billfish Tournament
bohicket.com
[email protected]
(843) 768-1280
Morehead City, NC
June 5 – 13
Big Rock Blue Marlin
Tournament
www.TheBigRock.com
[email protected]
252-247-3575
New Orleans, LA
June 10 - 13
New Orleans Invitational
Billfish Tournament
www.nobgfc.com
[email protected]
504-237-4030
Pompano Beach, FL
June 13
Mercury/SeaVee Pompano
Beach Saltwater Slam
www.bluewatermovements.
com/saltwater_slam/
info@bluewater
movements.com
954.725.4010
Providenciales, Turks
and Caicos
July 2 - 6
The Caicos Classic Release
Tournament
caicosclassic.tc
[email protected]
649-231-0278
Sailing Regattas
Annapolis, MD
June 13
AYC Annual Regatta One Design
www.annapolisyc.com
June 21 - 22
CRAB Cup Regatta
www.crabsailing.org
Washington, NC
June 20
Annual Ocracoke Regatta
www.McCottersMarina.com
[email protected]
252-975-2174
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says museum president Kristen Greenaway. Visit www.cbmm.
org/snapshots for details on how to upload your pictures.
Trysail Club: Quantum Key West
Race Week Announcement
Quantum Key West Race Week will continue, thanks to the
organizational expertise of a new ownership group and the
ongoing support of its title sponsor – Quantum Sail Design
Group. The Storm Trysail Club is pleased to announce that
it has come to an agreement with Premiere Racing to take
over ownership and management of the prestigious regatta.
The Storm Trysail Club, established in 1938, is well known
for running Block Island Race Week, which will celebrate
its 50th anniversary this summer. Storm Trysail Club also
organizes the Lauderdale-to-Key West Race that has long
served as feeder for Key West Race Week.
“Key West Race Week is a terrific bookend to the club’s
long-standing Block Island Race Week,” Storm Trysail
Club commodore Lee Reichart said. “We believe we will
be able to utilize our experience at Block Island to ensure
that Key West remains the most prominent winter bigboat event in North America.”
Islamorada Spring Fishing Classic
The Islamorada Spring Classic kicked off on April 24, with
teams of anglers fishing for nine species of fish in Florida Bay
BaySmart Express, a three-level, 111-foot floating classroom, recently debuted at its new
home at Sea Scout Base Galveston. BaySmart
curriculum focuses on STEM-related courses designed to connect students with real-life, interactive marine experiences. STEM is the acronym
for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Built in 1979, BaySmart Express underwent a
complete makeover and now boasts 50 built-in
iPads, skid-proof floors, sound proofing and accommodations for overnight trips. In addition
to educational opportunities for school kids
and scouts, it provides a training platform for
maritime students working toward merchant
marine credentials.
Located on the barrier island 50 miles Southeast of Houston, Sea Scout Base Galveston, SSBG, is a “highadventure marine and maritime destination offering aquatic education programs that instill lifetime leadership,
teamwork skills, and independence in body, mind and spirit.”
The BaySmart STEM education programs include:
STEM-2-Stern, where students learn about water quality, shipping, marine environment, history and how these
topics apply to STEM. Clay boat modeling, building a wind anemometer and similar projects are included.
REACH, the U.S. Sailing Certified program, is made up of 10 modules. Each is built on inquiry-based learning and
engineering-by-design principles created to inspire interest in physics, marine biology, robotics and technology.
NOVA, a Boy Scouts of America initiative, is a day-long course in oceanography, robotics, weather and environmental science for Scouts only.
Inspired by their Sea Scout son, SSBG is the ultimate vision and dream of founders Charles and Rosemary Doolin. Wanting to provide a place where scouts and leaders could learn about boats and the sea, the couple acquired
a fleet of seaworthy vessels and began hosting a variety of Sea Scout sailing expeditions along the Texas coast.
The fleet and programs have expanded over the years to include scouting and non-scouting communities.
BaySmart Express, as part of the BaySmart STEM Education Initiative at SSBG, is the latest addition to the fleet
at this 10-acre, multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art facility.
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Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Sea Scout Base Galveston
BaySmart Express on Offatts Bayou
Story by Kathy Bohanan Enzerink
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and the Gulf of Mexico. The tournament utilizes a format of
Guided and Non-Guided divisions, as well as a Junior and
Teen division for most releases. Over the course of two days of
fishing, the teams released a total of 128 fish. Fishing aboard
the Key Hopper, anglers Mark and Asher Cockerham of Islamorada, Fla. released a total of 38 fish, landing them in the
winner’s circle. The team released 10 snapper, 10 jacks, two
redfish, seven snook and nine trout.
The Key Hopper Charters team took home the Lobster
Trap Art trophy for the Most Releases in the Guided division with a total of 20 releases. They would continue
on their winning way with 18 releases on day two and be
awarded most releases once again for the second day. The
team cleaned up with amazing first place trophies from
the Lobster Trap Art Gallery and a custom fishing rod and
reel. Junior Angler Asher Cockerham landed the largest
snapper, a 1.4-pound grey snapper and was also awarded
Grand Champion Junior Angler for his 18 releases over
the two days.
Tournament Director, Dianne Harbaugh, founded the Islamorada Classic Series to promote fishing for anglers of all
ages. The tournaments use a combination of weight and
release points that encourages responsible utilization of
our resources. Proceeds from the Spring Classic will benefit The Good Health Clinic and Voices for the Florida Keys
Children. The Islamorada Fishing Classic is looking forward
to the Winter Classic in February, the Spring Classic in April
and the addition of the Summer Classic in July.
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Gause Built Boats
Photo courtesy of Gause Built / Mandalay Solutions
By Glenn Hayes
A Gause Built 26
J
ust off the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, Florida,
there is a boat builder producing unique and specialized craft, the result of generations of fishing and
on-water family time. Gause Built Boats has become
a respected name in a class of custom boats successfully
melding a mix of fishing prowess and family comfort. The
family business produces three custom craft; Gause Built 26
Center Console, the Gause Built 23 Center Console and the
Gause Built 17 Flat skiff.
One look at the Gause Built 26 will clearly show what the
priorities are for David Gause, who runs the business. There
is no mistake these are high-end custom craft built for those
who desire the best fit, finish, quality, and a comfortable,
dry ride. The 26 is a spacious boat designed specifically for
the waters of the West Coast of Florida but has also found
its home in waters elsewhere. Drawing less than a foot of
water it can run in the same water as many smaller flats skiffs
and even shallower water than many larger bay boats. Its
sweeping bow cuts through waves and chop, and the shallow deadrise transom allows for skinny water cruising.
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The Gause design came from the family’s background
as charter fishing guides and their experience renovating
and redesigning other manufacturers’ craft in the off-season. They saw what each boat was lacking in design and
construction and used that knowledge to design the hull
of their 26-foot model. David knew he wanted to position
Gause Built Boats as exclusive vessels for a discriminating
client base who wanted a high quality, capable fishing craft
equally comfortable for a fun day with the family. The Gause
26 deck design accomplishes both without compromise,
sporting features such as wide gunnels, a dry ride, plenty of
comfortable seating, shade and a safe time aboard. David
also knew that creating a full service client-builder relationship was key to their success.
David explained when a Gause Built Boat is purchased,
the relationship doesn’t end when the boat is delivered
to the customer. Rather the purchase is the beginning of
a long-term relationship. It all begins with a potential customer sitting down with David and discussing what the
customer is looking for in the new boat. Every detail is cov-
BOAT
ered, from hull color to trolling motor selection. Customers
are invited to tour the facilities and discuss options seen
on other vessels being produced and also those in for service. With production limited to 15 to 20 boats a year this
one-on-one time invested with the customer allows for truly
personal service and lays the foundation for a long term
relationship, all the while creating an exclusivity that makes
Gause Built Boats stand out.
David says, “My goal is to sell boats mostly to customers
that I have dealt with before and then resell used boats to
customers that may buy a new boat in the future.” Capitalizing on their strong customer relationships, Gause sells
most of the used boats available through his facilities. Having built, sold and serviced the boat from the inception he
is able to take the used boats in and “on my dollar” service
and update them, then offer them on the open market with
added value and a warranty, all without an out-of-pocket
cost for sellers. As a result he nets more for the sellers than
if they were to sell on their own. These boats sell quickly
with as many as 90 percent never being listed prior to sale.
By Glenn Hayes
These used boats can also have other upgrades and factory options added at the time of sale. David says as many
as a third of the used boats end up being sold to customers who don’t want to be without a boat during the current
11-month backlog when ordering a new vessel. Clients purchase a used boat, enjoy it then sell it back to David at the
time of delivery of their new boat. Others buy a used boat
and end up ordering a new model to take advantage of
modifications and upgrades.
Once a boat is built and sold, Gause will service, detail
and even perform collision repair. With the offer of these
services, the boats maintain a high residual value. As the
factory is servicing the boat, buyers can be assured of a
trouble-free time out on the water. The boat will be picked
up and delivered by Gause Built Boats and will undergo a
thorough service that doesn’t stop at the list created by the
customer, but also includes a full vessel check and unprecedented vessel knowledge. With this service customers can
be assured that these vessels are meticulously maintained.
Whether new or used, the Gause Built 26 is a high-end
craft, a capable, comfortable safe boat that maintains its
value, and puts its owners in a class all their own.
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Applying and Using the
New Varnishes
By Roger Marshall
Y
ou may not have noticed, but the new varnishes
are far different from the stuff our grandfathers
used. Today’s varnishes are chemically designed
to be easy to apply, to give a high gloss finish right
from the get-go and to retain that finish for far longer than
one season. Unlike spar varnishes, which were designed for
use on spars that flex in the wind, these new varnishes will
flex with the wood, but do not crack and peel (unless they
are applied incorrectly) like the old varnishes did. These
varnishes are, frankly, quite spectacular!
It should be noted that the best time to apply varnish
is when the temperature is above 60 degrees and below
80 degrees F. Humidity should be about 50% or lower, but
be careful if the humidity is within five degrees of the dew
point. If temperatures fall, moisture could condense on
your newly varnished surface and cause the varnish to fog.
If that happens you have to sand it off and start over. Sorry
about that!
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The oldest of the ‘new’
varnishes and the one I have
used the most is Interlux’s
Perfection. The two-part varnish with a base (bottom can)
and curing agent (top small
can) can be either sprayed or
brushed. Simply pour the curing agent into the base and
stir well to mix both parts.
For bare wood, sand with
100 grit then wipe the job
down with thinner 2333N.
(Wear gloves.) The first coat is
thinned 10% with 2333N and
applied with a sponge brush
to seal the wood. If the wood has been previously varnished
remove any peeling varnish and sand to bare wood with
120 grit. You can overcoat
existing varnish but there
is no guarantee that both
coats will last as long as a
Perfection only coating.
With the wood sealed,
begin applying coats of
varnish, sanding between
coats with 220 grit sandpaper until you have four
or five coats. Job done!
Quantum UV is another
impressive two-part varnish with high solids to
help deliver a lot of varnish to your brush. It is UV resistant
and has good flexibility. Woods tend to expand and contract on a boat and brittle varnishes may crack. The varnish
can be sprayed using Quantum Spray Activator, or brushed
using Quantum Brushing Activator.
To apply use a bristle or sponge brush. First use onepart brushing reducer to seal the wood before applying
three to four coats until the job is done. What you get is a
mirror-like finish that will last for two to four seasons. (The
varnish hasn’t been around long enough to see how long
it really lasts.)
Another top-notch
varnish is Awlwood MA.
Most Awlgrip products
are aimed at the professional applier, and Awlwood MA is meant for
professional spray applications. That said, you
can buy it at most chandleries and it can easily
be applied with a brush.
Application of Awlwood
is slightly different than the other varnishes in that you
need to apply one coat of Awlwood MA Primer which, according to the manufacturer, penetrates the wood to provide greater color retention and improved system adhesion. Before applying Awlwood MA, wipe the wood down
with Awlwood MA reducer to remove dust and grease or
oil. When the primer coat is dry, but no more than 24 hours
after primer application, brush or spray up to eight coats
of Awlwood MA gloss for a finish that is tough, and both
scratch and crack resistant.
Awlwood MA is best applied to new wood rather than
over old varnish. While it is compatible with the Interlux
product line, failure of the original varnish could result in
failure of the Awlwood finish.
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It’s Summertime!
Story by Pam Wall
Photos courtesy of Rick and Helen Bell, s/v Symmetry III
W
hat do I think about when I hear the word
“summertime?” I think of my boat in the Bahamas. Oh sure it’s hurricane season but for
me it has always been the BEST time to be
out there. While I’m certainly not encouraging everyone to
sail to the Bahamas in the summertime, for me it’s better
than cramped quarters in Fort Lauderdale when a tropical
storm or hurricane approaches.
Think of it, alone in a secluded Bahamas anchorage, perhaps tied up to mangroves with only yourselves and your
own boat to worry about to ride out the storm. That to me
is much better than the horrific ride up a river with dozens
of other boats, bridges to open, tides to contend with, and
masses of other boats moored very close and a possible
danger to your boat!
All I’m saying is with a bit of awareness and preparation
summertime can be the most magical time of the year to
enjoy Bahamian beauty.
We have weathered three direct hurricanes in the Bahamas. You can torture me all you like, but I am NOT going
to divulge where we chose to hide out from these storms.
But I can give an idea of what to do with your tender and
handheld depth sounder. You will have a choice of dozens
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of little holes that no one has charted with soundings. Get
into your tender to explore and sound, and see if you can
use this uncharted spot as a potential hurricane hole where
you will be all by yourself. That is what I want when a hurricane is bearing down on me and my boat!
True, a lot of insurance companies will not want to insure your boat, but our insurance will insure my boat for a
named storm. Understand your coverage before you go.
You may be surprised.
Just visualize this: no cold fronts, wind out of the southeast every day about 10 to 15, water so warm you live under it more than above it. That means snorkeling, diving,
and fishing, without ever getting chilled! Most anchorages
that are bulging with boats in the winter months are absolutely empty!. This might not make for good happy hours,
but certainly lives up to peaceful, quiet and delightful! We
get a great squall just about every single day. Then the sun
comes out soon again, and all our laundry that was soaking
in the dinghy rain water dries almost immediately.
We have rainbows, water spouts, lightening storms that
light up the sky at night in spectacular shows of Mother Nature’s Power! The entire horizon looks like flashing Chinese
lanterns! It is so beautiful.
cruise
Sailing is superb, flat seas, moderate winds, gorgeous
water with turquoise, emerald, pearl, and deep sapphire
blue as you sail through the banks, around the sandbars,
out the passes to Exuma Sound, all breathtakingly colorful! And running around in the tender is special in the
summer too. Flat calm sometimes, with water surface like
glass to peer into and see every detail of the sea bed
without needing any goggles or look buckets. Sometimes we can see the shells on the white sand over 50
feet beneath our boat!
We are welcomed with open arms at the little restaurants,
the tiny beach-side bars, the small grocery stores that are
so grateful for customers. There are no lines, no long wait
for your food, and you are always treated like royalty. There
is no jockeying for anchorages close to beaches, WiFi stations, or proximity to marinas. No one is out there! Well,
very few are cruising in the summer months and that means
you have most of the lovely anchorages all to yourself!
Just visualize this: no cold fronts,
wind out of the southeast every day
about 10 to 15, water so warm you
live under it more than above it.
There are two things to really be concerned about while
cruising in the Bahamas in the summer. The first is the burning affect of the sun’s strong summer rays. Remember to
keep covered with hats and clothing that block the UV sunlight, and use lots of cream for protection. Have awnings,
bimini tops, and dodgers to protect you from the sun while
aboard your boat.
The second is the fact that thunderstorms can come at
any time of the day. Those fresh water filled squalls can
come in with a vengeance bringing strong wind as they
bear down on you where you are anchored or sailing. If sailing, remember, reef early, or drop all sails and just anchor
in the shallow banks water. The squalls bring a lot of wind
as they approach, but it does not last long, and before you
know it the boat has a great wash down, and you can fill
your tanks from the runoff on deck.
So, summertime in the Bahamas is really the best time to
cruise these unique islands.
See you out there!!!
Pam on KANDARIK
Follow Pam on Facebook at Pam Wall Cruising and Sailing
Consulting, visit her website www.pamwall.com or contact
her directly at [email protected].
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Cruising the Big Potomac
Story and Photos by Vicki Lathom and Jim Davis
W
e called it the “D.C. Commute,” a knock-off
name for our 100-mile cruise up the Potomac
River to the Nation’s Capital. From the 12
mile wide mouth of the river to the D.C. basin
anchorage took our small fleet of sailboats about five days.
The Potomac is best considered in three parts: the entrance with often challenging weather and wave conditions;
the undeveloped middle section; and the Washington, D.C.
urban environment.
The wind in the river is fickle, so prepare for a lot of motoring. As you progress up the river, the landscape is surprisingly rural with very few marinas and services until you
get to Washington, D.C. It’s best in the late spring or early
summer, before the famous heat sets in.
Sample Itinerary
The first good anchorage is in the Coan River, which has
lots of crab pots and is mostly rural. After a peaceful night,
take a day trip to Colonial Beach, a classic Chesapeake Bay
beach town and a popular and convenient destination for
local vacationers.
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Anchoring in the shadow of the
Washington Monument is a humbling
and exhilarating experience.
The Colonial Beach Yacht Center, right inside the entrance, has transient slips, fuel and a good restaurant on
site. This is one of the few chances on this trip to tie up and
get services. Also be prepared for a very strong current as
you try to dock.
From Colonial Beach, skirt the edge of the Navy’s Dahlgren weapons testing area. Since they are active weekdays,
cruisers should call Dahlgren Range Control on VHF 16 for
instructions. The earlier you leave Colonial Beach, the less
likely you’ll have to deal with the testing activities.
Mattawoman Creek, with a state park, some facilities and
a nice anchorage in good depths, is the next destination
for overnight.
Next you pass Mount Vernon, almost surreal because
most people have only seen pictures of it in history books.
Sailing by June 9 - 12, you will see either at Mt. Vernon or
hobiecat.com
Cruising the Big Potomac
Alexandria, the replica of General Lafayette’s 18th century
ship, Hermoine, currently on an ambassadorial tour.
THE DESTINATION:
WASHINGTON DC WATERFRONT
The southwest waterfront is undergoing a $2 billion redevelopment project,to be completed in 2017. Called
The Wharf, the project will make the southwest waterfront an urban destination, mixing marine activity, businesses and housing.
During construction, the Channel anchorage is busy with
barges and under the helicopter path to the White House
and Pentagon – overall a scene quite different from the lazy
100-mile trip from the mouth of the Potomac. It is still a
place to be visited at least once in a lifetime. Anchoring in
the shadow of the Washington Monument is a humbling
and exhilarating experience.
As a result of the reconstruction, docks jut a little further
into the anchorage area, narrowing it, but leaving room for
about 16 boats. You may need two anchors, since the depth
is 20 feet to a soft bottom.
The Capital Yacht Club is a great base of operations.
It has moved down the channel and taken up temporary
residence at the location of the Old Channel Inn. The club
offers a warm reception to transients, with a clubhouse
and bar, a galley providing complimentary coffee, a new
bath house and large laundry room. Cruisers can drop anchor and use the dinghy dock for $16 a day or take a transient slip at one of the 98 new floating concrete slips for
$2.50/ft. per day, plus electric hookup and complementary
pump out.
Gangplank Marina next door has about six transient slips.
If you anchor, use of the dinghy dock is $10 day.
Within walking or bicycle distance there are Safeway,
CVS drugstore and several restaurants. The D.C. Metro or
new UBER service is also available for transport to all the
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National Capital’s famous sites, including the Washington
Monument, the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall and Capitol Hill. This is truly why boaters make
this journey.
Definitely make reservations for any slips. This is a popular destination with many local boats already docked
here. No one wants to go 100 miles to find no room at
the inn.
James Creek Marina on the Anacostia is a good location
to refuel before heading back down the Potomac.
The return trip is usually a bit faster, because the river’s
ebb current is much stronger than the flood. A good next
anchorage is the Port Tobacco River. From there, it’s an easy
run to Cobb Island at the entrance of the Wicomico where
you can visit Captain John’s Restaurant in the marina, serving all you can eat crabs and seafood.
Next day, visit Leonardtown on Breton Bay and the Morris Point Restaurant on Clement’s Bay, and tie up overnight
for free if you dine there. Or, choose St. Mary’s or Smith
Creek-Jutland Creek, an hour further, with a narrow channel
which should never be attempted after sundown, especially
in heavy weather.
The D.C. Commute is a unique trip. Even if it takes a lazy
two weeks, it beats the rat race of driving a car to D.C.
The Strange Unreality of
Yacht Piracy—and its Sad,
Savage Reality
by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander
Fatty with Jurgen Kantner
who was held for ransom in
Somalia for several months
with his wife, Sabina.
P
aul and Rachel Chandler of Lynn Rival were
blissfully dozing under autopilot in the Indian
Ocean—when awakened by a group of Somali
pirates creeping around inside their vessel. It
must have been a horrible, disorienting moment. They
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were forcibly removed from their beloved sailboat (which
was abandoned offshore), ferried to a nearby pirate vessel, taken to Somalia, and held for 388 days while being
subjected to continuous, unrelenting terror and repeated
unspeakable crimes.
Modern day piracy exists. There is no denying it.
At the same time, the general public’s view of piracy is
clouded with myth, rumor, and innuendo. Reality is illusive, even for its piratical practitioners. Pirates in one section of the world tend to think piracy in a different section of the world is a far more horrific variety than their
own. Local pirates prefer to think of themselves more as
wealth-redistributors engaged in progressive taxation
than actual criminals.
Currently I’m cruising the Malacca Straits, a body of
water that is reputed to be congested with pirates and
pirate craft; whose waters reportedly run red with savage
acts of piracy. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I’ve sailed this area dozens of time with my wife, daughter, and granddaughter aboard—and you’re far more
likely to get hit by lightning or a falling meteor then attacked by pirates.
Pirates in one section of the world
tend to think piracy in a different
section of the world is a far more
horrific variety than their own.
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Why this world-wide reputation for piracy, then?
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has set
up a well-funded International Marine Bureau (IMB) in Kuala
Lumpur (KL) which is located right here in nearby Malaysia.
They’ve been very effective at locally getting the word out
that all shipboard crime should be reported.
Because of Singapore’s central location and the fact that
commercial freighters can be mothballed in their waters indefinitely for free—more vessels are lying idle with a skeleton crew here than anywhere else in the world.
Sailors from neighboring Indonesia, Malaysia, Burma,
Thailand, and the Nicobars are dirt-poor. Thus, these ultrapoor, fairly unimaginative pirates often steal from these
lightly guarded commercial vessels lying at anchor. Their
M.O. is simple: a swimmer climbs aboard via the chain or
ladder, silently trots to the ship’s store’s locker (often unlocked on deck, forward at the bow), and tosses overboard
anything valuable that floats to the waiting craft below.
This might be cases of Coke, sacks of rice, bags of candy,
bottles of Scotch, and/or tubs of potatoes, etc. Ditto 5 gallon buckets of paint, excess cordage, and various drums of
lube oil, etc.
If anyone hears or stumbles upon the light-fingered teenage pirate—he merely jumps over the side. His buddies below pluck him aboard their high-speed outboard—and roar
off unlit into the pitch black night.
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The Strange Unreality of Yacht Piracy ...
Each of these petty thefts is listed as an act of piracy.
There are four generally accepted ‘hot spot’ areas for
piracy internationally: the Caribbean Sea, the Sulu Sea
in the Philippines, the Malacca Straits between Malaysia
and Indonesia, and the Gulf of Aden between Yemen
and Somalia.
I’ve not only transited all these areas (many of them
repeatedly), I’ve also resided in them most of my adult
life, along with my wife, daughter and (now), my precious
granddaughter.
One thing I can assure you is that pirates in one area
believe the pirates in the other areas are blood-thirsty
kooks—and that they would never go anywhere near any
place so dangerous.
I’m not kidding—the worst, most violent, most bloodthirsty Moro pirates from Mindanao (in the Philippines)
aren’t about to live in L.A. while Suge Knight is out-on-bail.
It’s crazy but true; when I tell a Somali sailor I live in the
Virgin Islands, his jaw drops and he says in astonishment,
“Man, you got balls!”
Why?
Why do New Yorkers, Chicagoans, and folks from L.A.—
who are slaughtered by the dozen every evening—think
cruising in areas where one sailor might die once a decade
or two from piracy is so very dangerous?
One factor is vulnerability. The hardened New Yorker
instinctively feels safety in numbers—even as violence
blooms all around him. (So do, I suspect, cows being led
to slaughter.)
Another factor might be ancient pirate P.R. that has
filtered down to us through the ages. Blackbeard, in
particular, used the media of his day quite effectively. He knew that many British ships were crewed by
‘press gangs’ of sailormen who were virtually enslaved
aboard—and had absolutely no desire to die defending
their wealthy torturers.
Thus, he decided to exploit this class discontent when he
came upon two fat (loaded) treasure ships heading back to
London. The crew of the first vessel fought bravely against
him—but were, of course, vastly outnumbered. (Pirates only
attacked with a 4 to 1 superiority and a faster, more maneuverable vessel.)
Once Blackbeard subdued them, he left a skeleton
crew of pirates on board, and went in search of the sister
vessel. They gave up without a fight. It was a calm day.
Blackbeard rafted both vessels alongside, and invited
the crew of the surrendering vessel aboard for drinks
and entertainment. The entertainment mostly consisted
of the brutal slaughtering of the resisting crew—save for
one old eyewitness fellow too weak to fight (but strong
enough to spread the word).
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Thus, the clear message went out around the world—
those who resisted Blackbeard were tortured and slowly
killed for pleasure and sport, and those who surrendered
were feted and left alive.
Once this became common knowledge around the waterfront, Blackbeard would make sure the vessel he was attacking knew it was Queen Anne’s Revenge coming to get
them by standing on the tip of the bowsprit and blowing off
firecrackers tied to his dread-locked beard.
Oh, he was true glutton for punishment, Blackbeard
was—and he made sure everyone knew it. His body bore
25 major wounds upon burial—many of them musket balls,
and the rest cutlass swipes.
Often, once the crew being attacked realized they were
facing Blackbeard, they turned their weapons on their oppressive officers—and prayed the grog aboard Queen
Anne’s Revenge was as tasty as rumored.
Another factor might be ancient
pirate P.R. that has filtered down to
us through the ages. Blackbeard, in
particular, used the media of his
day quite effectively.
Currently, the Somali pirates are doing the same via the
Internet. Once they take over a ship, they post pictures of
themselves proudly guarding their hostages with AK-47s.
This not only bolsters their ‘street cred’ at home but also
intimidates the freighter shipping company to pay the large
ransom to retrieve their crew.
No self-respecting Somali pirate today ignores such
P.R. bonanzas.
They are as skillful at using the cyber media as, say,
Paris Hilton.
If a captured crewmember needs to be disciplined—
the pirates make sure they’ve got fresh batteries in their
camcorders before killing him as an example to the others. (These ‘surprise’ videos tend to rattle the negotiating
teams. And the Somalis are well aware that the more the
West thinks of them as violent, illogical savages, the sooner
the large ransom will be paid.)
The Somali pirates are masters of spin.
Thus, the ‘chief’ of the pirate crew that captured the sailing yacht ING not only threatened to kill the father and
mother of the children captured, but to ‘marry’ the 13 year
old girl as well. (Defiling an innocent young white girl being
a more effective threat than death.)
Of course, as stated, piracy does actually exist. Just last
month a sailboat named Moonlight in Honduras was at-
tacked by three armed pirates who robbed and terrorized
the crew with guns to the temple and knives to the throat.
Not only did the pirates spend days robbing the boat, they
also cut its halyards and ran it aground on a reef at the
end—just to spite their captives.
My friends Jurgen and Sabine Kantner (as recounted in
my book Somali Pirates and Cruising Sailors) were attacked
off the coast of Yemen and towed to Somalia aboard their
53-foot steel Rockall. They were held and terrorized for
months ashore.
Of course, the worse pirate story involving a yacht was
the Quest incident—when 19 teenage Somali pirates attacked and killed the four Americans aboard, despite a
large U.S. naval vessel hovering nearby. (Both women were
still alive when the navy boarded—but died before they
could be transferred to the medical facilities aboard the aircraft carrier Enterprise.)
The bottom line—while piracy is regularly blown out of
proportion by the media—there is a clear and present danger. Piracy is a major problem in the Gulf of Aden, off Brazil,
in Honduran waters, and in the Venezuela area. While 99
percent of a people inhabiting these areas are as honest as
you and I—not all are. There are bad apples in every barrel,
and some of them own boats and find it easier to prey upon
the defenseless at sea rather than the guarded ashore.
Piracy is a growing reality—especially in ‘failed States’
such as Somalia and Yemen—and will only get worse as the
gap between rich and poor widens.
The conclusion for many landlubbers is obvious: sailing
offshore is too dangerous—and the people who do so are
naïve, uninformed, and in denial of the facts.
But let’s take a look at the reality—not the media-enhanced fear.
Jurgen and Sabine are, once again, living aboard their
rebuilt Rockall and cruising the Indian Ocean. Ditto, Paul
and Rachel Chandler. A British warship brought their
abandoned Lynn Rival under tow and a sympathetic
shipping company transported it back to England free
of charge. Once the Chandlers recovered from their 388
day Somalia ordeal—they asked themselves where the
highest possible quality of life was—and returned to
their beloved Lynn Rival. They are currently cruising Brazil, heading for the Caribbean.
You may call both these two couples crazy relative to piracy—but you cannot call them misinformed.
Bio note: Fatty and Carolyn just released their latest book
CREATIVE ANCHORING and are currently chilling out by
sailing the Malacca Straits.
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Belhaven is Back!
story and photos by Jody Reynolds
River Forest Marina
B
ack in the day, Belhaven, North Carolina, was a
very popular cruising stop and a destination for
transient boaters.
Located at the junction of the Pungo River and
Pantego Creek, just eight miles north of the Pamlico River,
Belhaven offered a quiet relaxing stop and a pleasant respite for boaters seeking refuge from overcrowded marinas and harbors. Centrally located Belhaven is an easy
cruise to better known destinations like Ocracoke, Oriental, and Beaufort to the south or historic Bath and Washington to the north.
For years, Belhaven’s River Forest Marina served up a
wonderful southern style buffet, and golf carts were available to run into the village for provisions. ICW transient
boaters liked Belhaven’s buffet as much as, or even more
than the legendary prime rib dinners (still) served at Coinjock Marina, (MM 86). Perhaps some of this enthusiasm was
due to relief after crossing the ever-interesting Albemarle
Sound, and seemingly endless slog through the Alligator
River and Alligator Pungo Canal, i.e., ‘The Ditch.’
It was this ‘Ditch’ that gave Belhaven an economic
boost early in the 20th century, when the 20-mile plus cut
between the Alligator and Pungo rivers, the final stretch in
the 1300 mile Maine-to-Florida waterway, was completed
in 1928.
In recent years, however, Belhaven took a beating.
While new condos were built, River Forest Marina stopped
serving its buffet, its docks deteriorated; downtown stores
and restaurants closed, and it became more difficult for
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At Belhaven Waterway
Marina, owned by Les and
Brenda Porter.
boaters to provision, as the only grocery store moved
away from downtown.
Despite its decline, Belhaven continued to have two significant attractions for boaters. Belhaven Waterway Marina,
owned by Les and Brenda Porter, a small marina in the village, offers mostly alongside docking (with some slips at
the end), manicured grounds with a nice screened gazebo
for boaters, and some of the most interesting restrooms
you’d find anywhere on the water. They also offer quality
repairs and a marine railway.
Riddick and Windley hardware store, just a block from the
water, is a godsend. Now affiliated with ACE, R & W is a favored stop for boaters, having a good selection of supplies,
ice, and wine along with some other interesting items.
Belhaven had become so quiet that one day, while waiting for a new piece of glass to be cut to replace an antique
windshield on our boat, the only traffic I saw in an hour
along Belhaven’s main street was a lone mallard duck. He
was in no danger from oncoming traffic. Other than Belhaven Waterway Marina, the hardware store and very nice
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Off the beaten path, Belhaven is a great starting
point for cruises to destinations like Ocracoke.
Dowry Creek Marina, which appeals to many transient boaters who don’t care about being “downtown,” Belhaven, for
most transients, had become a thing of the past.
That’s changing fast. As one of our captain friends said
after a recent visit, “you won’t believe what’s happened to
Belhaven.”
Belhaven is still a great place to get away from it all. There
are no crowds. No long lines to get into restaurants. A nice
anchorage which (generally) provides excellent holding.
But now there’s a renaissance in this quaint “inner banks”
community, with more attractions for boaters who want a
quiet destination with some amenities as well.
River Forest Marina is being completely rebuilt by a group
led by Brantley Tillman, who grew up on the Belhaven waterfront. The group is investing heavily to once again make
River Forest a great destination for boaters, weddings and
other events. Although the owners currently don’t plan to
restart the famous buffet, they have saved the iconic manor
house, and have rebuilt all the docks, adding new transient
slips, new boater facilities with free laundry for boaters, and
a new pool, which will be smaller, but will be heated. Brantley said he plans to provide golf carts for boaters so they
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The newly opened Tavern at
Jack’s Neck, designed and built
by entrepreneurs Doug and
Jimmy Southerland.
can visit downtown and get supplies.
The village has built a marine docking facility downtown
that offers a considerable amount of dock space for visiting boaters with tie ups alongside. New shops have also
opened offering an assortment of gifts, artwork and other
“tourist” items.
Two new restaurants have added a lot of variety to village
dining and pub options. Tavern at Jack’s Neck (Belhaven
was once called Jack’s Neck) was recently opened by architect Doug Southerland and his wife, Jimmie. This remarkable eatery, soon to be joined by a steakhouse and BBQ,
reflects the vision and talent of its owners. It has become an
overnight success in Belhaven.
A second new restaurant attracts the more upscale diners with resounding success. The Silver Artworks and Market, described by one reviewer as “artful, done right” is a
high end restaurant that focuses on local ingredients and
good wine selection. Some boaters say this is the best food
they’ve had on the ICW.
For all its new activity, Belhaven is still pretty peaceful by
most people’s standards. It’s a great place to get away from
it all. And its sunsets are spectacular.
Jellyfish Fascination
Story and Photos by Captain Judy Helmey
Spider crabs riding outside of the cannonball jelly.
I
know you are not going to believe this, but as of my
upcoming birthday, November 13, 2015, I will have 50
years behind the helm. I started navigating with my father at the age of five and haven’t stopped yet. When
I turned 14 years old I started running my own charters,
which were selected personally by my father. I was not old
enough to get my captain’s license, but back in those days,
rules could be bent a bit. I was on the ocean long before
the invention of the digital camera. That said, some of my
pictures might not be the greatest, but the stories that go
along with them are!
Jellyfish have amazed me from a very young age. They
are shaped like a flying saucer and, in my opinion, swim just
like a saucer might fly. One day, from the helm window of
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Jellyfish with broken back shrimp.
fish
A cannonball jellyfish along with its
current spider crab companion!
my boat, I took a picture of an Atlantic sea nettle chrysaora
quinquecirrha, better known by me as a regular old jellyfish.
You can’t imagine how shocked I was when this picture was
developed. Many people asked me, “At what depth did
you take the picture?” They always seemed disappointed
when I tell them the truth.
Since then I’ve learned a lot about these ‘regular jellies’
with a complicated name.
On the tentacles of this jellyfish are nematocysts, or sting
cells, which clearly say, “Beware and don’t touch!” One of
my pictures shows small shrimp-like creatures seemingly
hanging on or doing what is better known as freeloading
-- at least, this is what I call it! It was then I became aware
that jellyfish most always have traveling companions. Not
only do they give rides, but they also offer shade sometimes referred to as protection to other small fish. I have
seen on many occasions a single jellyfish with numerous
small marine creatures swimming under and around. I sure
have seen some interesting freeloaders in my days.
My next most interesting jelly is called Stomolophus
meleagris or to the common man, cannonball. This is one
cool jellyfish, because it doesn’t sting you. However, the
mucus that covers its outside can numb skin just like novocain once it makes contact. Its freeloader is a spider crab.
You can find the crab resting under the jelly’s maroon skirt
or sometimes they ride on the outside. I have yet to figure out what makes the crab decide to ride outside of the
jellyfish. Every time I see a crab riding on the outside of
the jelly I always grab my camera hoping to get a better
picture than I did last time.
Thanks for reading!
Captain Judy aka jelly fish watcher!
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Stop Yelling
at Me!
Story and Photos by Ann Eichenmuller
Electric-first out, last in
I
t is a Saturday in spring, and the marina is alive with
boat owners scrubbing decks and leaning over lifelines getting reacquainted with neighbors. The tranquility is abruptly shattered by a perfect storm of
colorful language; the couple on E dock taking out their
sailboat for its maiden cruise. He is at the helm, shouting
over the roar of the diesel, she is juggling a boat hook
and a bow line, the boat is bouncing off of the pilings
like an old-fashioned pinball—and just then the 30-amp
shore power tears loose, skitters across the finger pier,
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and dives into the water.
The engine shifts to idle and everyone in the marina can
hear her scream, “Stop yelling at me!”
Scenarios like this play out on docks everywhere as pleasant adults who seem perfectly compatible on land turn into
bad reality TV the minute the boat starts to pull out of the
slip. A few weeks into the season and the first mate will
suddenly be too busy for a day cruise, let alone a whole
weekend, and the forlorn captain will be stuck at the dock,
drinking margaritas alone.
lifestyle
I can relate. My husband was the experienced sailor—I
was the novice. We started with a 22’ Catalina, easy to maneuver and small enough to communicate over the noise of
the wind or the 5 hp. outboard. It was when we moved up
to our 33’ Morgan that the troubles began. The bow was a
long way from the wheel, and it is amazing how many different words someone can use when trying to get you to hold
tight to the port side spring line. After a notable shouting
match, attempting to drop anchor in a once-peaceful cove,
we hit on what may seem like common sense to some but
was genius to us: hand signals.
This isn’t about gender. The same dynamics are at work
with men and women in reversed roles and with same-sex
crews. The truth is that not only is it difficult to hear when
maneuvering under power or in heavy seas, it is also difficult
to form and to process lengthy directions. Loud voices and
frequent misunderstanding are bound to occur. We found
that creating a set of hand signals for routine tasks made
leaving the slip, anchoring, and docking much less stressful—and that made being out on the water a lot more fun.
We start with the basics. In preparing to pull away from
the dock, three fingers touching the palm of the other hand
indicate that it is time to unplug the line from the shore
power; once done, a fist on the head (the universal dive
signal for “o.k.”) indicates that the job is done and it is safe
to proceed. Pointing to port or
starboard indicates the side you
will be working on, while touching your nose indicates a bow
line, touching your side indicates a spring line, and smacking your…well, you get the idea.
A finger making a circling motion signals to toss the line off,
while a clenched hand indicates
the line should be held until the
signal to release is given. These
signals can be modified however
you choose, as long as they are
easily recognizable to the entire crew and communicated silently. With a few practices, you
should find yourselves working
together almost effortlessly – so
much so that bystanders may
compliment your superior boathandling skills!
Another set of signals can
be developed for anchoring,
in that case initiated by whomever is on the bow to drop the
hook. Directions for forward, reverse, neutral, and speed
should be relayed to the helmsman by gesture only, allowing for a quicker set and minimizing the possibility
of running over your own (or anyone else’s) anchor line.
Just as in docking, it is essential to be clear from the start
who will be giving “orders” and who will be following
them. With the exception of an emergency, differences
of opinion on docking or anchoring technique cannot be
discussed until the boat is secured and, preferably, all
involved parties have a drink in hand.
The greatest benefits of hand signals are that they are
fast, neutral and unambiguous. This is not to suggest that
using hand signals will save your relationship, or that you
will never be tempted to add in a gesture that might be
emotionally satisfying but less than helpful. But the beauty
of hand signals is that, unlike most marine communication
devices, they cost nothing, and they could forestall a mutiny. Otherwise, you can just keep yelling—and hope someone will listen.
Ann Eichenmuller has been boating on the Chesapeake
for 35 years. She and her husband Eric currently sail their
33’ Morgan, Avalon, out of Myers Creek off of the Corrotoman River.
Cooperative sailing at its best, the author and
her husband leaving Solomons, Md.
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THE CRAB POT CONUNDRUM
Story and Photos by Captain Robert Beringer
P
ut some crabs on the table and I’ll be first there
with a mallet and bib. Steamed and spiced, hot
from the galley, I savor every tasty morsel of this
beautiful swimmer. So it would be hypocritical to
denigrate the many crab pots of East Coast waters and the
watermen who place them here. But unfortunately, these
crab pots pose a navigational hazard to sailors, and should
be kept off your lay line whenever possible.
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The crab pot, or trap, is attached to a cord leading to
a Styrofoam float. These floats dot coastal waters from
Maine to Mobile. My introduction to them happened on
the St. Johns River near Jacksonville. I was a new Catalina
34 owner on my first big shakedown cruise. Approaching
an anchorage at the end of a long day our speed suddenly
dropped to one knot. We could have just retired for the
evening at that point, but being curious, I donned a diving
mask and plunged in.
What I saw still shocks me. The prop was completely
wrapped in a trap line with a cage hanging below. Crabs
stared at me with those beady little eyes, begging for their
lives. One hour and a nasty barnacle cut later, we were free
to carry on.
Contrary to popular belief, even under sail alone, you
can hook a crab pot. Sailing back from a long cruise last
year, looking aft, I noticed a crab pot float go down like a
bobber on a fishing line. The boat slowed, and I thought
through my options: drop the sails and jump into the freezing November water (bad idea), start the engine and back
the boat up (terrible idea), call the towboat guy (expensive
idea). Instead, I crossed my fingers, said a prayer to Neptune and a minute later the boat lurched forward as the
itinerant float bounced back to the surface.
Knowing where crabs are likely to be can help you prevent an unscheduled crab pot meeting. Crabs favor shallow water in the warmer months. Pots are usually set up in
rows for easy retrieval and can look a lot like a minefield. If
you find yourself in the middle of a crab pot field, look for
a line between the rows and sail out of it. If you’re boating
at night, slow down, and put a crew member on the bow to
use a sweeping motion with a spotlight. The pots are easy
to see once you’ve passed them, and an occasional glance
aft will tell you if you’re out of the field. If passing close by
a pot, adjust your course so you pass on the leeward, or
down current side to decrease your chance of hooking it.
Try to be flexible with your departure time so you travel
when the sun is high, making the pots easier to see. If you
believe you’ve run over a crab pot while motoring, quickly
shift to neutral and try to slide over it—you might get lucky.
And a line of pots up ahead isn’t always a bad thing; it’s a
good sign that the water’s getting thin and that it’s time to
tack back to deeper water.
If you take a pot around the prop or rudder, don’t shift
into reverse. Rather, drop your anchor and think the problem
through. Basically, it’s time for a swim or a call to a towboat
operator. With sufficient daylight remaining, and if the boat
is not pitching too much you (yes, you!) can free the prop. If
you choose this tactic, prepare yourself well before going in.
1. Shut off the engine, remove key, and put engine
in neutral.
2. Place a sheathed knife on your belt and wear gloves.
3. If with crew, request they stand by with a boat pole to
assist you, and keep an eye out for hazards in water.
Approach the prop on the sunny side and assess problem. Sometimes you can unravel the crab pot without
cutting the line (the waterman who owns this trap would
appreciate it). If not, cut with knife and unwrap at each incision, spinning the prop with your other hand. This of course
will take several dives, and some serious lung exercise.
When the prop is free, retie the crab pot to the float. You
should be the top dog for the balance of the trip, and everyone on board owes you a drink when you get back to the
marina. For your part, remember what happened out there
and try not to let it happen again…happy sailing.
Robert Beringer is a Marine Writer living in Jacksonville,
Florida. His first book, “Water Power!” a collection of marine short stories, will be published this year.
Crab pot
Dragging a crab pot.
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Let’s Talk VHF
Story and Photos by Helen Aitken
All radios have a clip and slot for inserting
the cord for a wristlet. The radio is meant
to be carried with the boater.
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they are extremely useful on any vessels including kayaks and paddleboards. New radios are waterproof, work submerged, float, have longer
battery life and have better warranties than old models.
However, they aren’t beneficial unless they are charged,
turned on and you know how to use them. Knowing how
to operate and speak on a VHF radio can save your life.
Handheld VHF radios are battery powered with 5-6 watts,
and have an effective range of 3-8 miles. Today’s handhelds
use Lithium-ion batteries that hold a charge longer and can
be charged by the boat’s 12V accessory outlet. Fixed radios
have 1-25 watts with a range determined by the size of its
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external antenna. Radios have low and high-power
levels, so use the lowest level first.
Cell phones can supplement VHF radios however,
because they rely on the strength and proximity of
a cell tower, reception may be spotty. Also keep in
mind when dialing 9-1-1 from the water your call
could be routed to a different location. Moreover,
do you have the area Coast Guard number on
speed dial?
Although there is no age requirement or license
needed to operate a VHF radio, there are guidelines
and responsibilities for using one. Know that it is
illegal to use a marine VHF radio on shore, or use
profanity over the air? Further, it’s a criminal offense
to make a false “Mayday” call. Since emergency resources
are diverted from real emergencies, phony calls are usually
prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
VHF radios aren’t meant for chatting. Keep the message
simple, be courteous, and pass on essential information.
Remember, only one conversation is transmitted at a time
so listen for transmissions before calling and never interfere
with ongoing calls. Also, make sure the transmit button isn’t
“stuck” open blocking mariners within a 25-30 mile radius
from making calls.
Monitor channel 16 for distress and safety broadcasts and
to hail other vessels. Don’t monopolize channel 16. Have a
prearranged channel, such as channel 72, to direct others
for general conversation. Set the dual watch button on the
VHF to scan channel 16 and your prearranged channel.
To hail another vessel hold the microphone one inch from
your mouth, push the talk button and speak slowly. Say the
boat wanted twice, your boat name, followed by “over.”
Release the button. If the boat answers, switch to a different channel.
Periodic radio checks are necessary. On a channel 16 say,
“Radio check, radio check, radio check, this is Osprey requesting a radio check.” Sea Tow also provides a free radio
check on channels 24, 26, 27 or 28 depending on your area.
https://www.seatow.com/service-locator.
Need a tow? On channel 16 say,
“Tow BoatUS, Tow BoatUS, this is Osprey.”
“Osprey, this is Tow BoatUS, switch to channel six-eight,
channel six-eight, over.”
“Osprey, switching to six-eight, over.”
You will be asked the nature of the call, location, policy
number and other information.
Boaters also rely on the VHF radio for weather information, safety notifications, avoiding collisions and broadcasting distress calls. Distress calls include emergencies for life
and property, in three levels:
Mayday asks for immediate assistance for life-threaten-
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ing situations or medical emergencies, taking priority over
all calls. Call on channel 16, high power, using this example,
“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is powerboat Osprey,
Osprey, Osprey, Mayday, Osprey, over.”
The Coast Guard monitors channel 16 and should respond immediately. Be prepared to answer questions dealing with type of emergency, location, boat description, etc.
Most VHF radios today have a DSC (Digital Selective
Calling) button which when activated transmits a distress
signal and GPS location to the Coast Guard on Channel 70.
The digital message permits clear communication in situations where voice messages would be difficult or impossible to understand. Area boats with DSC radios receive the
information as a piercing alarm. Boaters hearing the alarm
should immediately switch to channel 16 for additional information. DSC has dramatically increased speed and reliability of distress calls.
Pan-Pan (Pahn-pahn) is an urgent call, not immediately
threatening to life or property, but assistance is required,
such as running out of fuel, person overboard, inability to
operate a vessel, being lost in fog, etc. Transmitted like a
“Mayday” call replaced with Pan-Pan.
Sécurité (say-cure-it-tay) is for safety hazard warnings
such as a sunken object, weather alerts or unsafe boat
movements. Call on channel 16, “Sécurité, Sécurité, Sécurité, Osprey. Go to channel 6 for safety message. Out.” Announce the message.
The VHF radio is a boater’s best friend. For more information, check the VHF manual or take a class from local
boating associations.
Helen Aitken is a writer and photographer from eastern
N.C. who loves classic wooden boats, “backyard” boat
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Wait, Spanish treasure
scattered on the beach
for the taking?
Story and Photos by Rafael Lima
O
n July 24, 1715, a fleet of eleven Spanish Galleons heavy with treasure set sail from Havana to Spain. All of the Spanish vessels were
driven onto the Florida coast by a hurricane
between the St. Lucie and Sebastian Inlets sinking near
present day Sebastian. Seven hundred lives and millions
of dollars of gold, silver coins and jewelry were strewn
along the east-central coast of Florida. While much has
been salvaged from the wrecks, (eleven sank – five have
been identified) more than half the treasure remains undiscovered on the bottom.
Since that time, finds along the beaches of central Florida
continue daily. The good news is, anyone finding treasure
on the beach gets to keep what they find (note that this
is on the beaches only; not in the dunes, the water or any
state parks) Wait, Spanish treasure scattered on the beach
for the taking?
Armed with my brand new Garrett Ace 250 metal detector,
sunblock and a sand scoop I set off to hunt for lost treasure.
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Sandbars
You don’t have to travel to central Florida to
hunt for buried gold. Next time you’re anchored at a secluded cove you can find jewelry
and gold on nearby beaches and sandbars. Try
hunting your local sandbar where tanning oil
slicked bodies drop gold and silver jewelry. Or
the tide line around your local beach.
Oreo Cookie
My hopes of striking gold faded during the several hours
walking the shore near Wabasso Beach in central Florida, sweeping the detector over the beach and turning
up nothing but bottle caps and pennies. I was about to
call it a day (and yes even call the whole treasure-onthe-beach thing a myth) when I heard a faint tone in my
Author walks along North Vero
beach scanning for treasure.
Metal Detectors
My favorite low cost detector is the Garrett ace
250. It’s an all-around great machine capable of
most detecting jobs. The coil is submersible so
you can hunt close to the water and the headphones help when working in loud surf. Look for
youtube video tutorials to get you up to speed
with the technical aspects of beach detecting.
and currents to tumble it across the bottom and onto the
beach beneath my feet.
I actually yelled: “Hey look! Treasure!” I looked around.
The beach was empty.
Where to hunt
Silver coins look
like blackened
oreo cookies
before they are
cleaned.
headphones. I stopped and looked down at the spot;
just barren sand, probably another bottle cap. I passed
the detector again and again came the chirping tone.
Something was there. I squatted and began to dig with a
small garden shovel. After a few scoops something that
looked like a small oreo cookie appeared nestled in the
sand. I swung the detector back over the hole where I
had found the first cookie.
The pulse from my Garrett rose, and I spilled the sand
next to the hole. I sifted through the mound of sand until I
found another blackened object about the size of a quarter.
After cleaning off wet sand I noticed the tell-tale squaredoff shape and black color of both cookies. I had found Spanish treasure; it was a Spanish reale black with 300 years of
oxidation. It had taken over three hundred years for waves
Professional treasure companies still have leases to search
these waters, so to hunt legally you must stay on the beaches
beyond the surf line. Also respect private property whenever
encountered between where the beach sand ends (known as
the escarpment) to U.S. Highway A1A that parallels the coast
and also do not hunt in the sand dunes – they are protected.
Just north of Sebastian Inlet is an area known as HalfReale Beach. The name comes from the most common type
of silver coins that are found there. Use a metal detector to
work the area around the beach entrance at Bonsteel Park.
Try Wabasso Beach, just south of Sebastian Inlet. The
1618 and 1715 wrecks account for the treasures found here.
The scatter range for this area stretches down to Indian
River Shores.
Walk the beach soon after a storm’s blown through. The
high surf stirs up the sediment and often picks up coins,
and tumbles them right onto the beaches.
Look for areas where shells have collected where strong
currents are sweeping across the bottom and depositing
loose objects onto the beach sand.
If you go
Consider it a must to visit the McLarty State Treasure Museum, on A1A just south of Sebastian Inlet. Besides hearing informal presentations by staff about the 1715 Spanish
Plate Fleet and the history of all the treasure that’s been salvaged, they have a movie room that offers a flick showing
treasure salvors, various finds and other interesting details.
It only costs $2 to enter. There’s a short boardwalk behind
the building that overlooks the beach where many treasure
discoveries have taken place over the years. Some of the
galleon cannons were found literally right where the tide
breaks onto the beaches.
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St. James Boatworks
Brings New Meaning to
the Fishing Life
by Carol Bareuther
Photos courtesy of St. James Boatworks
T
here’s a proverb that aptly sums up the principle
on which Jim Roberts, owner of St. James Boatworks in Miami, Florida, bases both his professional and his personal life. That is, ‘give a man a
fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you
feed him for a lifetime.’ Roberts’ parents gave him this gift
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Teach a man to fish and you feed him
for a lifetime accurately describes
what Roberts strives to accomplish.
of guidance and he gives it away today in how he treats his
craftsman as well as in how he lives the quiet private side of
his life helping those in need.
“I approached my father with the sincere desire to buy
a boat when I was in 6th grade,” says Roberts, a Miami
native. “My parents didn’t know much about boating. So,
when they spotted me $1200 to purchase my first boat, a
20-foot open fisherman, and lent me an additional $800
for repairs, they teamed me up with a local ‘boat builder’ to teach me the ropes. What my parents, who hailed
from the deep south of Mississippi, also provided me was
the value of a strong work ethic and the knowledge that
I could achieve anything if I embraced my dreams with
passion and had the courage to get up after I fell with
relentless determination and persistence. It was this same
southern upbringing that taught me to treat others as I
would like to be treated and to be the change I wanted to
see in this world.”
Roberts and his more seasoned partner rebuilt this first
boat, which entailed a complete reconstruction of the
power head as well as minor glass and teak work, then
sold it, paid back his parents, split the profits and purchased another broken beauty. The two had rehabbed
and sold a dozen boats by the time Roberts graduated
from high school.
“It was these same boats that took me to remote places throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean where I
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witnessed an eccentric mélange of poverty and joy, beauty and brokenness,
and in special places, fierce gratitude
in the harshest of circumstances. Somewhere between the intersection of shanty towns and casinos, mega yachts and
makeshift skiffs I felt right at home and
had the desire to pour my life into the
lives of the broken and broken hearted,” Roberts explains.
Roberts launched St. James Boatworks nine years ago out of his love for
the ocean, his appreciation for the Carolina maritime design, and what he felt in
his heart for the hurting. He is quick to
tell about how his shallow draft vessels
are steeped in the tradition and heritage
of Carolina maritime design. Local lineages like the Merritts and Rybovitchs;
the godfathers of Carolina boat design such as Warren
O’Neal and Omie Tillet; current Carolina greats that
are legends in their own rights such as Randy Ramsey,
Paul Spencer, John Bayliss, and many others have all influenced Roberts’ work. He is passionate about what he
feels as his obligation to carry on these builders’ legacies
of relentless innovation in order to create game-fishing
boats that transcend aesthetics and function to enhance
the lives of their owners.
To this end he’ll be launching several exciting new models in the latter portion of this year and first quarter of 2016.
Roberts is less likely to tell you about his charitable works in
South Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. This is because it’s a private personal part of his character that plays
on his talents as a builder but runs much deeper than his
role as a businessman.
Several times throughout the year Roberts and his crew
head down to the islands to help those in need. They assist
a school in the Dominican Republic as well as several farms
and coffee plantations that provide jobs for local farmers,
harvesters and delivery drivers. They also have a water filtration company that provides clean water to remote areas
plagued with dysentery and other water borne disease.
Plus, they have a business accelerator program that teaches young men and women skill sets required for success in
their own business aspirations.
Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime
accurately describes what Roberts strives to accomplish.
“In return,” he says, “more times than not, it is our hearts
that are broken by the inexplicable joy and affection
we receive.”
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Tri-Kayak XS-1:
a Boat for Every Age
Photo by Wade Reynolds
by Janice Weigand
Adjusting Outriggers
T
he first week he lived in Northern Virginia, Jim
Reynolds asked his new neighbors why both of
their kayaks stayed on racks.
“I hit fifty a couple years back and gained a
pound or two,” said one. “Too hard to board.”
“Me too,” the other chimed in. “My hips and knees gave
me more grief getting out of the boat than being on the
water was worth.”
Reynolds, who had sold sporting goods during his early
career, found himself unable to let that conversation go. He
looked, but “didn’t find much on the Internet addressing
the problem,” he said.
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Already thinking about a start-up business, Reynolds began working on a kayak design for speed, maneuverability, leg and body room, wet and dry stowage and absolute
stability for exit and entry. Comfortable seats and a paddle
position less demanding than the customary high arm posture were musts. “I knew cats and trimarans were the fastest
designs for their capacities and I knew the v-hull was faster
and tracked better than any other,” Reynolds said. “What I
wanted included the option to stand up once in a while to
stretch my legs, and the ability to move my body into different positions when I needed to do that. I wanted outriggers
different from any I’d seen.”
paddle
winter cold water creates no numb tush. Expanded visibility
and variety of possible leg positions make a whole ‘nother
comfort level, especially for long legged people. Knowing
paddlers whose back issues keep them from the water, I’d
like them to try this arrangement. And my hands grip the
paddle in a very comfortable position, elbows bent at 80 to
90 degrees below, directly in line with my shoulders. The
blades dip effectively with a gentle reach, and easily remain
cleanly above the gunnels so those upper thumb knuckles
never hit the boat. Lovely!
On the wider river, I began to rock the boat – just to see
what it felt like. It rocked, but not far. With my hands on
gunnels and feet braced, I set up a rhythm. The outriggers
just mellowed out the energy; so I stood up.
Standing would have felt safer had I fully extended the
pontoons, but jumping out was not an option in January, so
I settled for wishing I were in south Florida doing this test,
and headed in.
Paddling back toward shore, I was amazed to realize
how efficiently and swiftly the hull was moving through the
water with very little push from me. The glide was straight
and went on for an unexpected number of feet after one
pull. I was glad to have noticed this, as my planned sidewise landing would have turned into a very abrupt collision of bow and bank at this speed. Letting the paddle
rest, I following instructions, allowing the bow to enter the
sand gently, and the helpers to pull her in. Disembarking with dry feet and my own large grin, I concluded the
TriKayak XS-1 perfect for my generation, my adult children
and my grandchildren too.
See Specs, dealers, online sales, pricing, accessories at
TriKayak.com
Tri-Kayak on C-Tug
Photo by Wade Reynolds
Laut Design in Raleigh, N.C. drew up Reynolds’ ideas
for the Tri-Kayak, a folding outrigger with easily removable
‘pontoons’ running parallel with the v-hull, and comfortably
deployable by the seated paddler. Stainless steel tubes just
behind the seat are movable to 45-degree or to 90-degree
angles putting the stabilizers closer in or further away from
the kayak, to accommodate varying situations. “The outriggers,” said Reynolds, “never more than barely touch the
water or interfere with speed unless the boat is rocking.
And they never get in the way of the paddle.”
“It was fun taking the prototype to boat shows during
2014,” Reynolds said. “Every time we have it out, people
are curious. They stand in line to try the boat. One old farmer waited for a turn even though he was really nervous. He
got in, dipped the paddle one careful stroke, and was off.
He came back with a huge grin, and a real sense of accomplishment. Those are good days,” Reynolds said, sporting
a grin of his own.
“What we wanted was to build a kayak to do whatever you
want it to do,” he said. “Some boats have a particular purpose: fishing, swimming, snorkeling, exploring, racing, whatever. TriKayak can serve anyone’s purposes. With the outriggers all the way out and a foot-strap on the eye-hook, anyone
can climb back into the boat right from underwater. With them
at mid-point, you can stretch your legs, move to get things out
of the dry-storage or a cold drink from the ice compartment.”
He went on to admit, “I can’t say everyone could stand up with
total safety, although it does have a floor board, but you never
feel tippy sitting down and moving around.”
So I, being well over fifty, got into the waiting Tri-Kayak
with no difficulty at all and collected my first impressions.
The seat is high, relative to other kayak seats, so even
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Charleston Race Week
celebrates 20 Years
Story and Photos by Jeff Dennis
Charleston Race Week
is also a family affair
O
pen to all sailboats from 19 to 80 feet in length, Charleston Race Week has become the largest regatta on the
East Coast over the past 20 years. Multiple inshore and
offshore courses are navigated for three consecutive
days in April, and the Charleston Harbor Marina is home to all the
onshore action.
A positive attitude helped buoy the 2015 Race Week since the event
was somewhat weather-challenged with light winds on days one and
three, and most of day two canceled due to no wind. All of which
meant day three was pivotal when deciding the winners, including the
Melges 20 National Championships.
Though sailboats from Europe, Mexico and Canada were present, the annual Palmetto Cup award went to the Charleston-based
J/122 Teamwork. Owner Robin Team sails with a crew largely made
up of his own family and perennially supports Race Week. Continuing with the family theme, Team Dog Party from Canada sails
with three brothers as a part of their 7-man crew on their J/88 boat.
For more information visit www.CharlestonRaceWeek.com.
Jeff Dennis is an outdoor writer and photographer who grew up on a
creek in Charleston loving the saltwater, and he contributes regularly to
All At Sea Southeast. Read his blog at www.LowcountryOutdoors.com
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Media Director Dan Dickison
returns to the docks after a doggone good day at the races
Sail
Team Dog Party is from Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
(that’s Prince Edward Island)
Team Touch2Play sails
hard and plays hard
It’s a J-88 sailboat (or
8.8-meters) and they
have been sailing
together for 20 years.
Youth sailor wins
a Quantum Sail
at Charleston
Race Week
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Race to the Coast
& Gulfport
to Pensacola
Story and Photos by Troy Gilbert
A
living history of racing on the Gulf Coast began
when sailing morphed from commerce and transportation to recreation and sport over 150 years
ago. Oysters and shrimp were still harvested by
vessels under sail as yacht racing and clubs on the Gulf
Coast followed the formation of the New York Yacht Club
in 1844. Clubs in New Orleans and the Alabama and Mississippi coasts followed within a few years and this included
the great-granddaddy of distance racing in the western
hemisphere - Southern Yacht Club’s Race to the Coast.
First officially run on July 4, 1850, Southern YC’s regatta
is the oldest and still active point-to-point distance race in
the United States, and the second oldest regatta after New
York YC’s Around the Island Race which traces its roots to
1845. Coursing from New Orleans’ West End in Lake Pontchartrain through the Rigolets and into the open waters of
the Mississippi Sound, the Race to the Coast first gained
structure as bankers and cotton brokers with their families,
fled the heat and yellow fever epidemics of the city. New
Orleans being accessible only by boat until the invention of
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railroad bridges in the mid-19th century, naturally the men
on these schooners began to place wagers during this annual transit. With the formation of the Southern Yacht Club
in 1849, the race was officially born.
Today the regatta traces the same course as it did before
the Civil War. The 50nm steeplechase format is sailed by
crews including Olympic silver medalists and Transatlantic
single-handed sailors in a myriad of PHRF Handicap boats.
Each of the segments of this historic race offers unusual
challenges, from the quiet winds on a lake that can turn
squirrelly in no time, to the wind on the nose while dealing with an incoming 5-knot current through the marsh. The
stretch through the Mississippi Sound offers the beauty of
sailing along the barrier islands making up the Gulf Islands
National Seashore, yet the oyster shoals of Merrill Coquille and Square Handkerchief are always there to keep
the helmsman honest. Finishing at the Gulfport Yacht Club
on the Mississippi Coast, the regatta is now incorporated
and scored together in the Sawgrass Series, and acts as a
feeder race for the 100nm Gulfport to Pensacola Race the
weekend of June 27-28.
First officially run on July 4, 1850,
Southern YC’s regatta is the oldest
and still active point-to-point
distance race in the United States.
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The Pensacola Race is also legendary on the Northern
Gulf Coast with up to 100 boats sailing south and east
along the Gulf Islands to the sugar sand beaches of Florida’s panhandle. Run since 1949, this is a true offshore regatta with boats sailing outside the protection of the barrier islands and into the deepwater of the Gulf of Mexico.
The area around the Mobile Bay Sea Buoy is notorious for
light winds overnight, so tactics almost require crews to
gamble on whether the breeze will fill offshore or closer to
the coast in the morning hours.
With so few remaining bluewater regattas on the Gulf
Coast, the Gulfport to Pensacola Race has become one
of those graduation regattas for young or up and coming
sailors looking to build an offshore resume and perhaps a
crew slot for the Mexico Races and beyond. For cruisers,
it can be a weekend-long excursion that ends with sailors
enjoying the hospitality of the Pensacola Yacht Club and
their legendary bushwhackers. An important touchstone for
this coast’s culture, crewing while racing or cruising these
regattas is a real adventure tying one directly to the past
and the men and women who raced on schooners over a
century before.
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Super Tenders
for Superyachts
Photo credit: Alberto Cocchi
by Capt. Jeff Werner
Form and function come together in a limo-tender.
L
et’s face it, the job of a superyacht deckhand can be
pretty tedious. Wax on, wax off. Polishing a yacht’s
exterior to a mirror finish day in, day out can be a
bit boring. The bright spot in a deckhand’s routine
is usually being the tender driver. That may mean putting
an inexperienced twenty-something at the helm of a rigid
inflatable boat (RIB) with a large outboard engine. So what
if he handles it like a valet parking attendant, doing high
speed donuts and occasionally bumping into the yacht’s
topside? Unlike the reputation of that deckhand, the inflatable sponson can absorb that blow. But it is simple enough
for the yacht’s captain to get that deckhand trained properly by enrolling him in the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
Powerboat Level 2 course.
This course is commonly taught on a RIB and focuses
on “low speed close quarters handling, man overboard
recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed,
and collision regulations.” It also gives plenty of experience in docking techniques to be applied when coming
ashore or when returning to the mothership. In addition,
the Powerboat Level 2 Certificate of Competency is a
necessity in the Mediterranean, superyachting’s favorite
summer cruising ground. Spain, France, Italy, Croatia,
Turkey and Malta all require such a certificate as evidence of the training needed to operate small motorized
craft in their coastal waters.
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A new breed of
yacht tender.
Just as superyachts have increased in overall length in
recent years, so have the tenders they use. Today it is quite
common to see center console, twin outboard engine
boats in the mid-30 foot range being towed along by superyachts. These high speed boats allow the yacht’s crew to
take their guests on extended fishing and snorkeling excursions or to barbecues on a secluded beach. They offer both
Photo credit: Francois Rigaud Photography
“tt Faith” was designed and built as
a custom tender, and is made out of
African Mahogany. She is currently with
her mothership in France.
greater range and capacity for the equipment needed for a
fun day on the water.
In addition, a niche market has developed for limousine tenders. These mid-30 foot launches are used to
shuttle guests ashore in style while making a statement
about the wealth of the owner of a superyacht. A custom limousine tender can cost $1.5 million, sport beautiful exterior lines and come with leather seats and fine
mahogany detailing. While the yacht is underway, these
bespoke limo tenders are stowed in a garage built into
the side of the superyacht’s hull.
Superyacht captains are now clamoring for additional
training for their crew who operate these larger motorboats
which require a different skill set than operating a RIB. In response, training centers are developing new courses to meet
that demand. The RYA has taken an active role and now offers three additional courses to round out the training for
professional yacht crew: Intermediate Powerboat, Advanced
Powerboat and Tender Operator. As part of a complete powerboat training program, yacht crew can acquire the experience they need to operate a wide range of tenders before
they even get their first berth aboard a yacht.
Intermediate Powerboat “covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using
both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.”
And additional experience is gained at planing speeds
Photo credit: Van Dam Custom Boats
Yacht
along with more advanced boat handling techniques.
After completing the next level, Advanced Powerboat, a
crew member will feel confident in his or her ability to “plan
and execute coastal trips and return to a familiar port by
night.” Navigation at planing speed is stressed in this training regimen, as well as pilotage, night cruising and handling emergency situations.
But driving fast tenders at speed doesn’t always fit the
needs of a superyacht, particularly when guests are going for a pleasurable evening ashore in elegant attire. The
Tender Operator course fills in the gaps here by providing experience in operating a powerboat smoothly. “The
course includes plenty of time to practice working with a
crew member and operating short handed. In navigation
terms, the emphasis is on short ship-to-shore transfers by
day and at night.”
Since a deckhand may be the first crew member a charter
guest experiences while being shuttled out to the anchorage
to begin their luxury vacation, it just makes sense to have
that tender driver well trained. More than one yachting vacation has been spoiled by a poor first impression.
Capt. Jeff Werner is a Senior Instructor with International
Crew Training in Ft. Lauderdale, and is a 23 year veteran of
the yachting industry.
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912-786-5554
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904-277-4615
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804-776-8900
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VA
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252-473-1803
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252-975-2046
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252-975-2000
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Crisfield, MD. Gorgeous Captain’s Quarters condo
in Crisfield, Maryland 1518 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
propane fireplace; beautifully appointed with granite
countertops in kitchen and bathrooms, new carpet and
freshly painted, balcony overlooks city dock and Tangier
Sound with lots of activity, summer concerts on the dock.
Western exposure for sunsets every evening. Walking
distance to great seafood restaurants, Somers Cove Marina, and shopping. $249,900.00
Cynthia W. Stevens, Wilson Realty, Crisfield, MD
410-430-1032 | 410-968-1882
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Hartfield, VA. “VIEWPOINT” is the perfect mix
of Coastal Charm and Elegance with HUGE, beautiful
Sunset views, deep water pier, sandy bottom, indoor
lap pool and exquisite finishes. This beautiful home has
been masterfully upgraded in every detail by current
owners. Every room is distinct in fit and finish and purpose. Attached by arched and romantic breezeway, pool
house, exercise area and garage offer a unique escape
with breathtaking views of the Piankatank River with easy
access to the Chesapeake Bay. $1,295,000
Neena Rodgers | (804) 436-2326
or Diana Burton | (804) 725-8220
IsaBell K. Horsley RE
Minnesott Beach, NC
$322,900
Custom built 2 Bedroom, Sleeping Loft/
Office, 2.5 Bath home on private lake.
Open floor plan for easy entertaining.
Minutes to country club and full service
marina. Easy access to ocean beaches,
fishing and quaint coastal towns.
For details, call
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This home as it all! Waterfront views from every room, Piers,
Swim platforms, 2 boat lifts, Swimming pool. Outside deck with a
waterfront view as far as the eye can see. Exterior is maintenance
free, well landscaped, irrigation system, two car garage. Good
elevation. Newly remodeled boat shed/workshop. $425,000.00
Visit our web site to see all this home has to offer.
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WATERFRONT HOTEL, lovely UNSPOILED ISLAND
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Oriental, NC. Architectural gem designed for waterfront views located at the mouth of deep-water Pierce
Creek w/ the vast expanse of the Neuse River on the horizon as far as you can see. This 2,600 heated sq. ft. home
offers dramatic angles with ample windows on every level
that flood this home w/ ambient light. Awe-inspiring entry that leads to a huge living room, consummate kitchen,
formal dining, den w/ wet bar, screened porch and a study
that offers unparalleled waterfront views. Spacious garage
w/ separate workshop area. Garden shed. Waterfront hot
tub. Boat slip w/ deep-water. Perfect privacy! $449,500.
Mariner Realty, Inc. | (252) 249-1014 | (800) 347-8246
[email protected]
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Pawleys Island, SC. Enjoy luxury waterfront living
at its finest with no HOA! Magnificent custom-built 4 bedroom 5 ½ bath home on the Intracoastal Waterway with
deep water dock, boat lift and jet ski mount provides the
perfect setting for all of your fun and entertaining with
family and friends. There is so much more to this 3-story
home, you must see it to truly appreciate it all. Everything
you need for luxury waterfront living is here. $1,199,000.
Laura Corbett, The Lachicotte Company
832-602-7960.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (Wilton Manors). 70’
waterfront w/2 Fixed Bridges to the ocean. Mid-century
modern open floor plan 3BR/2BA with Florida Room, updated and ready to move in. Waterfront pool & Tiki hut
are perfect for entertaining. $595,000
Gayle Borden, Realtor, The Gayle Borden Real
Estate Group, Coldwell Banker Previews International
954-525-3355 | [email protected]
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Marathon, FL. Luxury custom home with protected
Fort Walton Beach, FL 180 degrees of breath-
concrete dockage and open water views. Located on
gated Stirrup Key, features include generous use of granite, marble and mill work, elevator to all levels, wired for
generator, poured concrete constr., Incomparable..360
ocean/gulf views from the top level terrace. Buildable
Lot is cleared/filled to grade,100 Amp service, water
meter and on a protected lagoon w/ deep water access.
The lot has over 200 ft concrete seawall w/ 60’ step-down
dock, 30k lb boat lift, davits, boat lift with and permitted
for 4000 sq. ft. pool home. $3,400,000
Jody Owen, American Caribbean Real Estate Middle Keys | Cell: 305-923-1902 | [email protected]
taking views of the sound! Relax in your Gunite Pool.
Watch the dolphins play, mullet fish jump, or just enjoy
the sounds of the boats going by on your shared dock
with boat lift & slip. Exquisite Waterfront 3 bed/2.5 Bath
(3,479 SF) Chef’s Kitchen, Wolf appliances, sub-zero refrigerator, Library with stunning chandelier, porcelain
tiled floors, mahogany wood stairs, 100% cotton carpet
in upstairs bedrooms. Master suite downstairs, trey ceiling, sitting area, walk-in custom closets, separate steam
shower and so much more! $999,000
Ken Wright
850-582-6442 | [email protected]
The staff at ASHLEY YACHTS are professionals with over a century of combined
experience in the industry. We work with motoryachts, cruisers, sportfish,
trawlers and all types of sailboats. We are a member of YBAA and NMMA, and
are Florida licensed. The brokers of ASHLEY YACHTS are dedicated to helping
our clients make sound, informed decisions that will guide them to the best
value possible. Our success and longevity for over 30 years is largely due to our
reputation and repeat business through our relationships with our many happy
clients. Please see our website to view our extensive offerings.
1995 PROUT 45
Bluewater cruising catamaran –
thoroughly upgraded in 2012!
1986 40’ LYMAN MORSE SEGUIN
Shallow-draft, off-shore capable beauty!
1988 JEFFERSON MARQUESSA 60 MY
Perfect live-a-board or long range cruiser!
1995 29’ WEBBERS COVE
DOWNEAST CRUISER Handsomely
finished with sensible power and amenities
1986 BENETEAU FIRST 375
Well equipped and ready to cruise!
1998 SABRE 362
Truly “like-new”!
1986 43’ ALBIN TRUNK CABIN TRAWLER
Perfect for cruising or living aboard –
a well cared for vessel
2002 ALBIN 28 TOURNAMENT EXPRESS
YANMAR powered with a
VETUS bow thruster!
2006 BACK COVE 26
A proper vessel with easy access
to time on the water!
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1401 Sensation Weigh
Beaufort, NC 28516
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BERTRAM 43 CONVERTIBLE 1991
Located at Bahia Sur #8 Harbor Rd.
Palmas del Mar Humacao, PR; Hull
material-fiberglass; Twin Diesel 6V92TAHP 550 with 1,390 original hours;
Salon, Master stateroom, Guest stateroom, Fly bridge, Gallery, Two heads;
Fuel 546 Gallons; Water 160 Gallons;
Draft 3’6” Beam 14’11”; Cruising
18-21 Max 25. Like New $190K
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Marine Safety Equipment
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Saltwater Fishing Tackle | Life Raft Sales and Service
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St Martin F.W.I. Anguilla
1994 Blue water ready
Bullet proof cat.
Rebuilt from the ground up.
See website for details.
Awesome pocket Rocket
36 ft Jaguar cat.
Ready to go. Priced to sell!
1999 Leopard 38 Owners
version. Beyond immaculate blue water ready. Has
it all…See website for details.
Immaculate 2008 Voyage
four cabin
Privately owned Beauty!
$495K Offers.
48 ft. Spronk Machine!
You have never seen
anything like this in your
life before. P.O.A.
Bahia Maestro
Owners version
$299K
Marquises 56
Phasing out of
charter soon.
$425K
2010 Voyage 50 OWNERS
VERSION. Immaculate
and Fully loaded.
2007 Leopard 43
OWNERS VERSION
Immaculate!
$235K Offers…
36 FT. Jaguar.
Clean and ready to go.
$149K Offers…
2001 maxim 38
owners version
Really clean $215K
1992 Sovereign 54.
Possibly the most
elegant and beautiful
boat around $395K
Laurent Giles 57 Yawl.
Blue water End of days
Circumnavigator. Easily Short
handed. $695K Offers
Spindrift 43 Pilot House.
Bullet proof cruising
machine $99K OFFERS
Lying St Martin
X Factor…X Yachts 99
beautiful and rebuilt
$39K
Lying St Lucia
Mainship Trawler.
Immaculate… Give away.
$69K
Beneteau 331
Spotless
Never chartered.
1990 Tayana 52
Darling Blue $230K
absolutely spic and span
and ready to go…
110V steel Project…
all kinds of possibilities.
Lying S Africa.
Unlaunched. $395K
Morgan 46
The most beautiful boat
in the world… Really……
$169K
2011 Lagoon 56
Gorgeous. Owner’s version.
Two owners since new.
Check her out!
1989 Simpson 49 ft Cat.
Epoxy over strip cedar. Entry
level fast passage maker…
needing TLC $99K Offers.
1984 CSY 44 Cutter.
Deep Draft Version.
Everything new
$49K Offers!
1997 Bavaria 46e
Owners version. W/maker,
genset, bow thruster.
Beautiful. Offers!
END OF DAYS
FLOATING CITY.
El Zorro is back! POA
2000 Beneteau 46.
Owners version.
Never chartered full loaded.
$149K
Immaculate Irwin 68
cutter Rigged Ketch.
Full over haul 2014.
One owner for 22 years!!!
$319K
Knysna 44 Owners version
Blue water liveaboard.
Spotless and immaculate.
$410K
Tartan 41
Blue water cruiser.
Better than a new boat
$89K
One owner since new..
Whistock 62.
Van Der Stadt Deck saloon in
constantly upgraded.
Awesome superyacht-to-be, Steel. Seriously Bullet Proof
Blue water cruiser. Everything Immaculate Dynamique 62
Needs final finishing.
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€190K
$495K
$199K
E Replacement over €700K
56 ft Stealth Power Cat.
One owner, never chartered. Glorious luxury &
stunning speed. $825K
Glorious old world charm
in a newly refitted boat.
Formosa 68 Pilothouse
$399K
2001 Spotless Jeanneau
Deck Saloon 43
Never chartered and blue
water ready. $129K
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RUFFIAN IS FOR SALE
Own a Vintage Performance
Cruiser with a proven pedigree.
This Pipedream 36.6 sloop is well
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Winner of her class in the 2013 and 2014 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta's
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Must see this Fisher 37
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This pilot house ketch located
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Contact Paul at 284 542 9283
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TradeWinds is looking for:
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In the form of a Captain and a Hostess/Chef – Team,
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Join the lifestyle of a fun & outgoing company in the
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Qualifications Required:
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Employment Opportunity
Experienced YACHT RIGGER
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Responsible for sales throughout the Caribbean for Marine and
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Canvas Shop Opportunity
Well established Marine Canvas
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operator retiring. Shop is located
on site at regions leading full service marina and boatyard. Ideal
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rUM
Kraken vs. Captain:
Black Spiced Rums
by Terry and Clint Boram
B
obby “Mo” Momorella of M/V Certifiable wrote asking
us to compare his favorite Kraken Black Spiced Rum to
Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum. Challenge accepted.
Kraken is made in Trinidad and Tobago distilled from
naturally sweet molasses, aged one to two years then blended
with eleven spices. It is unknown what type of barrels the rum
is aged in. Captain Black states right on the label “Double
Charred Blackened Oak” providing the rich black color. Cloves
and vanilla top the flavors of the rum which many speculate
was created to compete directly with the popular marketing
campaign feature, the Kraken sea creature. In the proof war,
Captain edges out Kraken just slightly at 94.6 proof.
For our test we began neat followed by rum and Cokes,
carefully measuring both ingredients creating a fair test. There
is no He Said/She Said to report for this test. For once our palettes actually agreed.
Neat
Kraken has a powerful caramel and molasses nose with just a hint
of spice. Almost too sweet for Clint’s liking. On the other hand,
Captain leads with spice with undertones of caramel and vanilla.
Cloves and cinnamon are the prominent spice in both rums.
Expecting a sweet taste from Kraken we were shocked by
the explosion of spice in the mouth. So much spice in fact that
it tickled Terry’s nose. Once the taste settles the caramel kicks
in giving the rum a smooth finish. Captain is what-you-smellis-what-you-get. Subtle cloves, cinnamon, and slight licorice
complimenting the caramel and vanilla. The taste leads right
into the finish with no surprises.
Cocktail
As previously reported, Terry is definitely not a rum and Coke
fan however after one sip of Kraken and Coke, Clint could not
get the glass away from her. The explosion of spice when sampled straight up balances out the sweetness of the Coke making this a refreshing cocktail.
Captain was surely a disappointment as a mixer. This spiced
rum has nothing to cut the sweetness of the Coke. The entire
drink fell flat leaving you wondering if there was any alcohol used.
Overall
While we were so hoping to have a common bond with our
reader “Mo,” we learned there is no right or wrong answer
when it comes to rum. Just simply enjoy.
We call this a draw.
Kraken: 1.5 sipping, 3.5 mixer
Captain: 3.5 sipping, 1.5 mixer
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Mixing Rum Scale
1 – Is there rum in this drink?
2 – Could use some cherries
3 – Great Happy Hour mixer
4 – Worthy of an umbrella
5 – Fine mixer. No umbrella required
Sipping Rum Scale 1 – An expensive mixer 2 – A quick celebratory shot 3 – Wouldn’t be embarrassed to share with friends
4 – Are my friends worthy of a sip
5 – Special moments rum
About Clint and Terry: We have sampled many
a dram over our 32 years of marriage and quite often
we don’t fully agree. Could be the difference is male/
female taste buds. Or, somebody is just wrong.
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