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February 2015
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28 Lessons Learned Cruising
Understanding sailcloth.
Jamie and Behan Gifford
30 Galley Essentials with Amanda
Honey and bees on Niue Island and beyond.
Amanda Swan Neal
32 PNW Sailor Couple Profiles
A 48° North special Valentine’s Day report.
Cara Kuhlman
37 Artist’s View - Secrets of the Salish Sea
Fish-Eating Anenomes are predator and protector.
Larry Eifert
38 Blisters, Bubbles, and Bumps
How To: Handle a gelcoat blister problem.
Jack and Alex Wilken
41 Life, a Little Adventure
Discoveries at sea apply at home too.
Geoff Gamsby
44 Race To Alaska
Attracting the strong, the smart, and the crazy.
Shane Harms
50 Fulfilling Your Dream
After 13 months away, how do you feel?
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52 48° North Race Report
Duwamish Head, I-14 Worlds, and more.
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Jousting International 14s at the World
Championships in Australia. PNW
sailor Evan Sjostedt was there and
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Photo courtesy of Christophe Favreau.
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What’s Fun For You...
Ok, I'll admit it. I occasionally enjoy an
activity outside of sailing. Last weekend,
I had the chance to participate in a couple
of them - I shared a mountain cabin with
friends for some cross country skiing, and on
Sunday I made my way to the little general
store in town and rode the absolute roller
coaster that was the Seahawks inspiring,
emotional, nearly impossible comeback
win in the NFC Championship game. If the
commitment, improvisation, perseverance,
and grit of those players and coaches isn’t
something a sailor can identify with, I’m not
sure what is.
After a pretty much perfect day of
skiing on Saturday, one of my friends asked
how it was that I was willing to give up another great day of skiing on Sunday
just to watch some football game on TV. I actually tried, fruitlessly, to explain it.
Ultimately, I had to choose between two good options, and watching the game seeing the team I’d followed all year put it to the test in another win-or-go-home
battle - just sounded a little more fun to me than another day of skiing. By the end
of the game, I felt VERY validated in my decision, although after the first half I
was thinking I made a big mistake. My friend went skiing, the fun choice for her,
and never really understood my point of view.
That conversation reminded me of one I had with my coworkers here at 48°
North a few months back. I was very new to the magazine and was bouncing ideas
around. The truth is, I was kind of proselytizing about spinnakers, how every
sailor should learn to use one, and how I might have to write an editorial to that
effect. I had spent years trying to empower my new-sailor clients to feel like they
could and should do anything on boats. My enthusiasm on the subject was met
with the appropriate counterpoint by the magazine veterans, that some people
might not see flying a spinnaker as a part of their version of sailing fun. This was
one of my first important exchanges of ideas with my new 48°N coworkers, and
my colleagues helped remind me of something I learn more and more everyday:
sailing can mean vastly different things to different people. Indeed, it covers a
broad range for our readers.
A sailor is one of the luckiest kinds of people, with the freedom to define and
act on their own version of fun. If sailing fun for you is a quiet night at anchor
- perfect. If it's surfing big waves in big seas - excellent. If planning a long trip
and facilitating your own self-sufficiency, taking the kids to the islands, racing
non-stop to Alaska (page 44), or learning a new skill is how you think of fun beautiful. Fun and freedom are a big part of what unites us as sailors, even if our
definitions or priorities or venues may differ significantly.
Since it’s still kind of boat show season, you're sure to encounter a sailor
whose perspective on fun doesn’t look much like yours. It may be a little hard
to explain, and maybe you’ll never see eye to eye and off you’ll both sail toward
opposite horizons. But, when it comes right down to it, you almost certainly share
more than you don't.
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Hello 48° North,
Sailing the Salish Sea this year, it began to occur to me
that I was seeing more private mooring balls than ever. In
some good, protected anchorages, the number of mooring
balls has increased to where my perception was that a notable
amount of anchoring space was gone. I experienced in one
small bay that there was in effect no room to anchor. And the
interesting thing is that the percentage of occupied mooring
balls to total mooring balls seems surprisingly low. In other
words, anchorable space is taken up by mooring balls that
don't even have boats on them. Now, I know there is a cost
to putting a mooring ball in, but unless I'm mistaken, where
the mooring balls are placed is always public property. That
is as much my water space as anyone else’s and a mooring
ball effectively eliminates my public claim to that space.
This space that is taken by mooring balls is much greater
than just where the mooring ball floats, of course, because
an anchored boat needs room to swing. A few mooring
balls can eliminate thousands of square feet of anchorable
space. In fact, after my experience in the bay with no room
to anchor, it occurred to me that waterfront neighborhoods
may consciously seek to establish mooring balls to keep
anchored boats out so as to have more privacy for their
waterfront property.
A mooring ball in public water space is like a year-round
claim by one person of a public camping site, even if they
are never there. Those of us who pay substantial amounts of
money every year to moor our boats in much more efficient
marinas (in terms of space taken up per boat) are seeing our
recreation opportunities reduced at a steady pace. Maybe
the problem is not huge yet, but in my eyes, the trend is such
that I believe a conversation is now in order.
In all cases of limited resources, there are always balances
to be struck between conflicting interests. My perspective may
be incorrect in some ways. I would appreciate understanding
the issue better. I’m just wondering if anyone else is seeing
this as a problem, and if so, what action is needed to address
this conflict of interests and to find a balance.
Thank you for listening!
Elena Leonard
Seattle, WA
Thanks for your message, Elena. After reading and talking
over your letter, we decided to contact the DNR, who allocate and
police mooring balls in Washington State, to see what they thought
about your observation and your questions. I’d encourage you to
read the response. It’s interesting to me that the DNR seems to
think that illegal mooring balls are a part of the problem.
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DNR Working to Make Mooring Buoys Work
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) is responsible for ensuring Washington’s 2.6 million
acres of state-owned aquatic lands are publicly-navigable in
a manner that ensures environmental protection.
Realizing the impact mooring buoys can have on both
those missions, DNR’s Aquatics Division hired a full-time
employee to monitor and authorize mooring buoys last year.
DNR is committed to ensuring mooring buoys are
authorized and placed in a way that doesn’t damage the
environment or create navigational issues.
To prevent scouring of the sea floor, DNR also requires
mooring buoys on state-owned aquatic lands use anchors
that screw directly into the sea floor, have encapsulated
buoys and mid-water floats. These requirements are checked
when a mooring buoy owner applies for a mooring buoy
authorization through DNR.
Unfortunately, a number of mooring buoys are placed
without authorization. Unauthorized mooring buoys often
present environmental and navigational concerns. They can
contribute to degradation of aquatic habitat, decertification
of shellfish beds, disruption of forage fish habitat and
obstruct recreational and commercial fishing runs.
DNR is working with local jurisdictions to identify
unauthorized buoys and work to ensure they are authorized
to Washington state’s standards.
In Quartermaster Harbor, between Vashon and Maury
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for improving moorage to protect navigation and the marine
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Last May, I had a great trip along the scenic south coast
of England, sailing from Falmouth to Poole. I shipped aboard
the 44’ (on deck) replica pilot cutter Amelie Rose, operated as
Topsail Adventures. Our crew consisted of myself, Konrad
and Mike (paying crew), Captain Nick Beck, and Mate Adam.
We were five nights aboard, and every evening was spent in
a different harbour. The harbours were generally very pretty
places hidden in deep river-mouth estuaries. Nick and
Adam soon had us trained up to handle the big gaff cutter
rig, and despite her great mass, Amelie Rose sailed very well.
We were fortunate to have enough wind to sail most of the
time, and since it was blowing offshore, the seas were very
moderate. Nick was exceptionally diligent in navigation and
safety matters, and on top of that he was an excellent sea
cook - Amelie Rose feeds good! It was a great way to explore
the south coast of Britain, and experience sailing on a type of
vessel developed in the mid 1800's on the Isles of Scilly.
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520 Bridge - Working on a Workaround
For the past 23 years, we have been able to take our
sailboat onto the lake and pass under the 520 bridge on the
east side. The waterway under the arched bridge section
was marked between 55’ to 64’ vertical clearance. At 62’ tall,
we had clearance. Taller sailboats passed under the old 520
bridge closer to land as the highway gained more height,
but experienced sailors knew there was a shoal if you went
in too close.
Things changed with the construction of the new 520
bridge. If a boat was taller than 44’, skippers had to make
an appointment to have the bridge open. It was easy and the
bridge crew worked well to accommodate us. Each bridge
opening cost the taxpayers somewhere around $1500 plus a
few aggravated motorists.
Beginning in February of 2015, bridge construction
will block the draw span of the old 520 bridge and it will
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never open again. WSDOT will open the eastern waterway
(Medina side) with a height restriction of 58 vertical feet.
There appear to be about 50 boats that have moorage
south of the 520 that have a decision to make: Stay locked
on the lake south of the 520 bridge or find new moorage.
The government estimated time is 18 months, two-summer
boating seasons at least.
It has been my contention, and my proposal to the Coast
Guard and to the WSDOT: Sailboats should be able to get
under the old 520, as they did in “old days” by going under
the arched section close to the east shore, turn west between
the old and new bridges, and turn back north to pass under
the eastern waterway on the new 520 bridge that has the
now Federally mandated 70’ clearance. There is plenty of
room between the two structures and open space above.
After months of trying to get information from WSDOT
and the Coast Guard, somewhere between little and no
information or help and certainly no guarantees, have been
given. Interestingly, when the Coast Guard asked the WSDOT
about the new temporary and lower height restriction, the
WSDOT responded. The CG wrote back to me stating: “The
Coast Guard would have been able to help in 2012 during
the public comment period but received no comments from
mariners.” In other words, because we mariners have not
the foresight in the WSDOT construction plans and process
and can’t predict future events, and now since the period of
“discovery” is past, tough. I even contacted the contractor,
and found that WSDOT wouldn’t allow the contractor to
give any info out, except through WSDOT PR folks (who
are just repeating the 58’ restriction statement). The Coast
Guard’s official position is for all boaters to stay in the
designated navigational channel.
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boxed in red, that they said are going to be removed prior
to opening of the new navigational channel. Once gone and
once the waterway is opened, I believe that any boat that has
previously been able to get under the old 520 bridge should
be able to do so with this new route.
The decision is yours. Neither WSDOT nor the Coast
Guard recommend it. The reasoning behind their advice
is that they are forced to lower their standards to the most
stupid and unskilled.
I chose to keep my boat on Lake Washington some time
ago and I like it on the lake south of the 520 bridge. Do I have
to move somewhere else, loose my moorage, then drive to
Shilshole, Elliott Bay or Everett to see my boat? Dealing
with the anxiety of what to do simply sucks, when in reality,
maybe I really don’t have to move? Because I cannot give
a definite answer, I will probably take the boat somewhere
north of the bridge, then try to get it back home when the
new waterway opens. I really don’t like the thought of being
stuck on the lake until the summer of 2017.
Doug Penny
S/V Tatoosh
Bellevue, WA
6303 Seaview Ave. NW • (206) 706-5500
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New Years Resolution
We had to wait for the locks to open as we headed
outbound, so we tied up to the wall at the small lock. When
the gates opened and the green light came on at the small
lock, we started our engines and began moving toward the
open lock. As we departed the wall a fender was pinched
between the starboard aft quarter and the wall and the fender
pulled free. Admiral Patty immediately reported this to the
flybridge of our 40’Albin trawler, but we quickly decided
that if we were to try to retrieve the fender we would cause
chaos if not a serious accident. We would have to forfeit a
large valuable hole-through-the-middle dark blue fender.
We moved a midship fender to the stern and proceeded into
the small lock and tied up to the floating sidewall. Then, just
as the gates were closing so we could go down, an extremely
good samaritan ran panting toward the rail, pushed his way
through the crowds at the rail, and called out “Dharma,”and,
low and behold, tossed our beautiful blue fender to us. At
this point a lock-mistress yelled, “Did you get off your boat?”
But Mr. Good Samaritan was already fading back into the
crowd and was gone even before we could say “Thank you.”
Now, in the interest of full disclosure, I must confess
that this incident occurred more than five years ago. Yes,
my New Year's resolution for 2015 was to finally thank this
very kind person so I surely hope he is reading this fine
publication and knows that we appreciate his efforts.
Gary Ritzman
M/V Dharma
Mercer Island, WA
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Calendar
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Goosebumps Sailboat Race on Lake Union:
www.ssyc.com or www.nwriggers.com
2-17Flagship Maritime 100 Ton Captain’s License
course in Bellingham, call (253) 227-2003
6 CYC Seattle Winter Speaker Series presents
Chirsty Clement & Jason Anderson:
Vancouver Island to Alaska, (206) 789-1919
6-8 Winter Rendezvous: Part Deux in Poulsbo,
visit: www.nwyachting.com
7 Everett Sail and Power Squadron Radar
seminar, check www.usps.org/Everett
7-8 Seattle Laser Fleet Frigid Digit Race
7-8 Sloop Tavern YC Snooze and Cruise to Blake
Island, check: www.styc.org
8 Goosebumps Sailboat Race on Lake Union:
www.ssyc.com or www.nwriggers.com
9-23Everett Sail and Power Squadron Basic
Boating Class, check www.usps.org/Everett
10 NW Maritime Center Radar Navigation 1
class, http://nwmaritime.org
10 BSPSz Junior Navigation course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
11 BSPS Marine Radar course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
13 CYC Seattle Winter Speaker Series presents
Lauren Buccholz & Lauren Smith: Three
years to the South Pacific, (206) 789-1919
14 Happy Valentine's Day!
14 Coast Guard Aux/Bainbridge Island presents
About Boating Safely class, (206) 842-5862
or (360) 779-1657
14 BSPS Boat Handling course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
15 Goosebumps Sailboat Race on Lake Union:
www.ssyc.com or www.nwriggers.com
15 Orcas Island YC Winter Shaw Island Race,
(360) 376-3236
16-27 Flagship Maritime 100 Ton Captain’s
License course, call (253) 227-2003
17 NW Maritime Center Radar Navigation 2
class, http://nwmaritime.org
18 BSPS Tides and Currents course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
19 BSPS Skipper Saver course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
19 Wash. Sea Grant and Port of Seattle's First
Aid at Sea Course in Seattle, (206) 543-1225
20 Puget Sound Cruising Club presents Doug
Miller: Navigation Apps and AIS, as well
as Steve and Elsie Huylsizer: Braving the
Nakwakto Rapids,
www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org
21 SSSS/Olympia YC Toliva Shoals Race,
check: www.ssssclub.com
22 Anacortes YC Girts Rekevics Memorial Race,
check: www,anacortesyachtclub.com
24 NW Maritime Center Night Navigation
class, http://nwmaritime.org
26 Wash. Sea Grant, Jefferson County and NW
Maritime's First Aid at Sea Course in Port
Townsend, call (206) 543-1225
28 Port Madison YC Jim Depue Memorial Race,
check: www.wscyc.net
28 US Sailing Club Judge Seminar at
Anacortes YC, email: sweyes@me.com
March
7
Corinthian YC Center Sound Series Blakely
Rocks Race: www.cycseattle.com
9-20Flagship Maritime 100 Ton Captain’s License
course in Tacoma, call (253) 227-2003
11 BSPS VHF Marine Radio course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
12 48 North’s Coast Guard Meeting, 6:30-8:00,
email: karen@48north.com or (206) 789-7350
14 Corinthian YC Center Sound Series Scatchet
Head Race, check: www.cycseattle.com
14-15 Sloop Tavern YC Snooze and Cruise to
Langley, check: www.styc.org
21 Steer by the Stars, Center for Wooden Boats
Auction, check: www.cwb.org
21 Gig HarborYC Islands Race: www.ssssclub.com
21 Northwest Maritime Center spring series:
Dreaming of a Getaway - Cruising Skills,
check: www.nwmaritime.org
23-2Flagship Maritime 100 Ton Captain’s License
course in Tacoma, call (253) 227-2003
25 BSPS Anchoring course:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
25 Maritime Museum of BC presents its Massive
Marine Garage Sales, (250) 385-4222 x 102
28 Corinthian YC Center Sound Series Three
Tree Point Race, check: www.cycseattle.com
28 Coho Ho Ho Rally Kick Off Party at
Shilshole Bay, check: www.cohohoho.com
28 BSPS Trailer Boating course, check:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org
28 Port Orchard YC Annual Shake Down Race,
check: www.wscyc.net
28 Tacoma YC Memorial Regatta
28-29 Maydenbauer Bay YC Spring Sail
31 Northwest Maritime Center Marine Weather
course, check: www.nwmaritime.org
31 Happy Birthday Calla!
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Continues thru January 31
Upon further review, the ruling
has been confirmed — it's a repeat
for the Seattle Seahawks and the
Seattle Boat Show. Seattle Boat Show
organizers have once again decided
to pay homage to the home team by
ending the show one day early so that
exhibitors, event staff and showgoers
can watch the Seahawks bring home
their second Vince Lombardi trophy
with friends and family. The show
will close at 8:00pm on Saturday,
January 31. That still gives boating
enthusiasts nine full days to visit the
West Coast’s largest boat show, with
two locations, at CenturyLink Field
Event Center and South Lake Union.
In further celebration of the team,
Seattle Boat Show and BoatUS are
giving one lucky boater a pair of 2015
Seahawks Season Tickets.
Seahawks Season Tickets
Guests attending the Seattle Boat
Show will be eligible to enter to win
TWO 2015 Seahawks Season Tickets
with the option to purchase playoff
tickets following the 2015 season. The
winner will also have an option to
be entered in the drawing for Super
Bowl 50 tickets. One entry is allowed
per guest per day. The winner will be
announced on Saturday, January 31.
There’s plenty more for 12s and
boaters to see and do at the Seattle Boat
Show. The show features 1,000 boats
and yachts indoors and on the water,
more than three acres of accessories,
electronics and boating gear, 225
free seminars and advanced training
classes for a fee. There are also many
fun attractions including:
Kids Zone
There’s tons of fun for the little
boaters too. Kids can enjoy time on
the water using the Aqua Paddler
boats, build a wooden toy boat with
help from the Center for Wooden
Boats and learn some fundamentals
of boating while having fun with
Plankton Races, Tug o’ War, the
Rain Gutter Regatta and more. See
www.seattleboatshow.com/kidszone
for a schedule of activities.
Boatless in Seattle – Free admission
Monday – Thursday after 5:00pm
Those who don’t own a boat but
would like to learn more about how
to get into boating shouldn’t let the
ticket price get in the way of deciding
whether to attend the show. They can
simply show up any weeknight of the
show after 5pm, announce that they
are Boatless in Seattle and they will
be admitted for free.
Women’s Day - Monday, January 26
By downloading a special Women's
Day pass, women can attend the show
for free on January 26th and enjoy a
slate of seminars designed specifically
for women, by women boaters.
Starting at 5:00 pm, women can enjoy
also complimentary libations, live
music and tons of great giveaways in
the Boater’s Lounge.
SUP-er Joust Tournament
Pairing one of Seattle’s most
popular water sports with a medieval
pastime, competitors in outrageous
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costumes will jab, poke, bump and
shove each other and attempt to
outwit their opponents and knock
them off their stand up paddle boards
and into the water in the jousting pool.
Competitors can sign up in advance
for a spot or try their luck during Open
Jousting times throughout the show.
The champion will be crowned on
SUPer Joust Saturday, January 31 and
will win an adventure cruise for two
in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés.
See The Floating Portion Of The
Show From The Water
The 20-minute guided tours in
all electric 21' enclosed, heated Duffy
boats will point out fun facts about
South Lake Union and the unique
qualities of the spectacular yachts
in the show. It’s a great way to see
the show from a new perspective.
Blankets are provided for an added
snuggle factor.
CenturyLink Field Event Center
800 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle
Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fridays: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
South Lake Union
901 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle
Weekdays: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tickets: Adults: $12; Youth (11-17): $5
5-Day BIG Pass $24
Monday – Thursday after 5 pm: $8
(And $5 parking after 5 pm)
Kids 10 & under: Free
For a complete list of exhibitors,
seminars and ticket prices, please visit
www.SeattleBoatShow.com
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Snooze and Cruises
Everett Sail and Power
Squadron Events
February 7-8: Snooze and Cruise to
Blake Island. Everyone welcome!
The Everett Sail and Power
Squadron meets the first Tuesday of
each month (except April, July and
August) at the Everett Fireman’s
Hall. Potluck meetings begin at
6:30 pm, and generally feature a
speaker or topic of interest to the
boating population. Free to attend
and guests are welcome. For more
information, go to usps.org/Everett
March 14-15: St. Patty's Snooze and
Cruise to Langley. Everyone welcome,
and show your Irish Spirit!
Contact Danastyc@gmail.com for
details or go to STYC.org or Sloop
Tavern Yacht Club Facebook page.
Seattle Boat Show only
Lewmar Winch Sale!
Come by our booth and check it out
Sailing Optimized!
Authorized Dealers
www.porttownsendrigging.com
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Valentine with sunset
sails & vintage wine.
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DROP-OFF POINTS
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BSPS Winter & Spring
Boating Classes and
Seminars
Seminars:
February 11: Marine Radar at Bellevue
West Marine
February 14: Boat Handling Under
Power at Newport Yacht Basin Marina
February 18: Tides and Currents at
Bellevue West Marine
March 11: VHF Marine Radio at
Bellevue West Marine
March 25: Anchoring at Bellevue West
Marine
March 28: Trailer Boating at Newport
Yacht Basin Marina.
February 7: Radar Seminar
This seminar covers how radar
functions, radar selection, operation
of the radar under various conditions
including setting of controls, display
interpretation, basic navigation,
and collision avoidance using radar.
Open to the public. Harbor Marine
Conference Rm, 1032 10th St, Everett
February 9-March 23:
Basic Boating Class
Topics include: an introduction
to various types of boats; boating
laws related to registration, state
and local regulation; required safety
equipment; accident reporting;
protecting the marine environment;
weather; and many more subjects
of special interest to boaters. Upon
successful completion of the final
test, students will qualify for the
Washington State Boater Education
card. The class will be held at the
Harbor Marine Conference Room,
1032 10th St, Everett.
Register online at usps.org/
Everett, or contact James West,
Instructor, at (425) 778-0283 or by
email phnx789@msn.com
Elective Seminar:
February 19: Skipper Saver, 5 weeks at
a Private Residence
“Steer by the Stars” Auction
March 21
Advanced Grade Classes and
Electives are now open to nonmembers.
February 10: Junior Navigation at a
Private Residence
For information or to Register
for all classes and seminars, go to:
www.bellevuepowersquadron.org/
Education
The Center for Wooden Boats'
Annual Fundraising Auction needs
your help! Your generous donation helps
CWB raise much-needed operating
dollars. We are seeking donations in
three main categories: Live Auction,
Silent Auction and Dessert Dash.
Call (206) 382-2628 ext 22 or go to:
auction@cwb.org
The Bellevue Sail & Power
Squadron offers the following boating
classes on the eastside, taught by
experienced, certified instructors.
ABC 3rd Edition, which qualifies
you for the Washington Boaters Card,
is now being offered along with our
On-the-Water training program.
ABC All-day Courses: Saturdays,
February 14 and March 14.
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Give yourself and your Valentine
the Gift of Boating Safety
February 14
Take the 8-hour About Boating
Safely class taught by members
of the Coast Guard Auxiliary on
Bainbridge Island at the Eagle
Harbor Congregational Church. This
course meets the mandatory boater
education requirements of the State of
Washington for the Boater Education
Card and is sanctioned by the United
This
States Coast Guard.
Topics include navigation, safety
equipment, anchoring/docking,
trailering, engines, mooring, etc - to
help all boaters become safer and
more knowledgeable. Pre-register
with Grant Winther, (206) 842-5862,
gawsail@sounddsl.com or Loretta
Rindal (360) 779-1657.
could be the beginning
of a beautiful friendship
Rick’s famous comment to
Louis at the end of the movie
Casablanca brings its own
meaning to buying a sail.
When you needed a new
mainsail for your Racer cruiser
you didn’t know where to start.
What material, what cut and
at what price? You shopped
around and ultimately bought a
mainsail from UK-Sailmakers NW.
All up, the sail was a great
value. The surprise was what
came with the sail,
a relationship with your
sailmaker. Now, every time
you trim that main, you notice
a little smile. It turned out you
bought more than just a sail.
You found your sailmaker.
So come by and meet your
new sailmaker in either
Anacortes or Sidney. Because
at UK-Sailmakers NW when you
buy a sail it is the beginning of
our service, not the end.
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Those who attended last February’s
inaugural Winter Rendezvous in
Poulsbo are still talking about the epic
fun of a rendezvous in the depths of
winter complete with snow, glogg,
Viking hospitality and shenanigans
with Chip Hanauer, The Boat Guy, and
ringleader of the event. The 2015 event
will have many of the same elements
plus a number of new events sure to
make Part Deux one for the record
books as well.
In order to not miss a Viking minute
of fun, boaters should plan to arrive in
Poulsbo on Friday afternoon for the
hosted opening party (open only to
registered guests). New for 2015 is free
moorage for Friday and Saturday night,
compliments of the Port of Poulsbo and
the Seattle Boat Show. (Boaters must
reserve with the Port of Poulsbo in
advance and bring proof of registration
to the rendezvous to qualify.) Another
new addition to the weekend of fun is
Saturday afternoon’s Libation Station
at the Sons of Norway Hall, featuring
Kitsap’s finest breweries, wineries, cider
houses and distillers and live music. At
least 12 breweries, two ciderhouses, two
distilleries and multiple wineries are
participating.
Return to the Sons of Norway Hall
for the Part Deux Awards Dinner and
Party, which includes beer and wine,
food and rockin’ music. Keep checking
www.nwyachting.com
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Women’s Boating Seminar
May 16
UK Sailmakers NW
800-563-7245
www.uksails.ca
email: northwwest@uksails.ca
2212 Harbour Road
Sidney, BC
V8L 2P6 Canada
712 Coho Way
Squalicum Marina
Bellingham, WA
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Part Deux
February 6-8
February 2015
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South Sound Women’s Boating
Seminar will be held at the Olympia
Yacht Clubhouse in Olympia. Come
help us celebrate our sixth year of
sharing our passion for being women
on the water, no matter whether we
use sail, power or paddle! This year’s
seminar will focus on safety on the
water, for you, your crew and your boat.
Check wbs@ssssclub.com if you
have any questions.
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April 25
Events
The Maritime Museum of BC
presents its annual fundraiser, the
Massive Marine Garage Sale from
9:00am-1:00pm in the Pier A warehouse
building at Ogden Point on Dallas
Road in Victoria.
Marine: lines, fenders, charts,
winches, marine tools, paddles, boat
clothing, unopened paint, outboard
engines, outdated inventory, fishing
gear, sails, books, electronics, anchors,
dishes, tableware, cushions, etc.
Recreational: tents, sleeping bags,
paddles, kayaks, life jackets, tarps, RVs,
rafts, trailers, camping accessories,
hiking gear, sports equipment, skis,
snowboards, etc.
An outside area will be available
for selling small crafts, boats on
trailers, Zodiacs, marine motors,
masts, and RVs, etc.
Contact (250) 385-4222 ext.102
or email ajones@mmbc.bc.ca or
sailkish@gmail.com
PSCC meetings are held at
North Seattle Community College,
7:30 pm, in the Concert Hall LB1141.
Parking is in the west lot. A donation
of $5 per adult is accepted to cover
the room and other expenses. Check:
www.pugetsoundcruisingclub.org
One night with two presentations:
February 20: Doug Miller Navigation Apps and AIS
Tablets and smartphones aren't
just for use on land. Marine apps
and devices that support wireless
connections to iPads and other mobile
devices allow you to build a solution
to augment or even replace the marine
electronics on your boat.
February 20: Steve and Elsie
Hulsizer: Braving the Nakwakto
Rapids to explore the wonders of
Belize and Seymour Inlets. They
found isolated anchorages, roaring
waterfalls and ancient pictographs.
CYC Seattle
Winter Speaker Series
Please join us for talks by club
members and guest speakers about
their cruising adventures. This is a fun
way to spend a few winter evenings
with food, drinks and friends and
maybe get inspired for your own
cruising adventures.
February 6:
Christy Clement & Jason Andersen
Vancouver Island to Alaska and
back. Christy and Jason will share their
adventures up to Alaska and back with
a focus on Vancouver Island aboard
Hello World.
February 13:
Lauren Buchholz & Lauren Smith
Three years to the south pacific
and New Zealand - subscribing to
island time. Lauren Buchholz and
Lauren Smith, aboard their Wauquiez
35 PIKO, left Seattle in 2010 for their
adventure.
Check www.cycseattle.org or call
(206) 789-1919.
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First Aid at Sea Course
February 19
Washington Sea Grant and the
Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal
will co-sponsor a Coast Guardapproved First Aid at Sea Course at the
Nordby Conference Room, Nordby
Bldg., Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle.
Topics covered will include patient
assessment, hypothermia, cold water,
near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns,
fractures, choking, immobilization,
CPR, first aid kits, and more.
Contact Sarah Fisken at
(206) 543-1225 or sfisken@uw.edu
Attention Yacht Clubs
& Race Committees!
48° North‘s Annual
Coast Guard Meeting
March 12
On Thursday, March 12, from
6:30-8:00 pm (social begins at 6:00),
at the 48° North office, right behind
West Marine at Shilshole. For info call
48 North at (206) 789-7350 or email:
karen@48north.com If you have any
questions about maritime (Race) event
permits, VTS rules and putting on a fun
and safe event, this meeting is for you.
Boater’s Swap Meet
It’s time again to get that box of stuff out
of the garage, empty the lazarette
and head to the 48° North Boater’s
Swap Meet. Hundreds, even
thousands, of your fellow
boaters will be there selling
those items that you’ve been
yearning for but couldn’t
find, and buying those items
you’ve stored forever that
someone really needs. It’s a bargain
hunter’s paradise.
And it’s FREE!
Fisheries Supply
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Mariner’s Square Parking Lot
(across from, but not in, Gasworks Park)
1900 N. Northlake Way, Seattle WA 98103
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • (206) 632-3555
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First Aid at Sea
February 26
Washington Sea Grant, WSU
Jefferson County Extension, and the
Northwest Maritime Center will cosponsor a Coast Guard-approved
First Aid at Sea Course at Northwest
Maritime Center, 431 Water Street, Port
Townsend. Topics covered will include
patient assessment, hypothermia,
cold-water near-drowning, shock,
trauma, burns, fractures, choking,
immobilization, CPR, first aid kits,
and more.
To register or for more information,
contact Sarah Fisken at (206) 543-1225,
(360) 379-5610, or sfisken@uw.edu
Puget Sound Cruising Club
BLT’s Opener
February 20
Are you getting ready to sail down
the coast to Mexico next summer? Are
looking to meet others with the same
intentions to share knowledge, plans,
fears, and ideas? Have you been down
the coast before and want to share your
expertise? The BLTs (BigLeftTurners)
is the group for you. The Puget
Sound Cruising Club is forming the
BLTs to create an informal group for
southbound cruising sailors to share
experience, enthusiasm, wisdom, and
trepidation. This is a chance to meet
others to discuss gear, crew, weather
routing, timing, group purchases,
buddy boating, insurance, charts,
safety, provisioning, seasickness, and
whatever else comes up. The BLT
gatherings are an adjunct to PSCC’s
monthly 3rd Friday meetings at North
Seattle Community College, which
feature a wide range of talks, either
of a cruising focused technical nature
or presentations by returned cruising
sailors. So if you are making the BLT in
2015, come join the BLTs. Just drop us
an email and we will let your know the
place and time of the first get together.
Membership in the PSCC is not
required. There is no charge to join the
BLTs. Email papakina@gmail.com for
further information.
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We are proud to announce that
Gerry Henson has joined the American
Tugs & Trawlers team. Gerry will be
helping us help you. Look for Gerry at
the Seattle Boats Afloat Show aboard
one of our American Tugs.
Gerry discovered his love of
water in the late 60’s when, as a
student at Western Washington U,
he was working for a facility in the
San Juan Islands whose only access
was by water. Then, needing one PE
credit to get his degree, he opted for a
“canoeing and sailing” class. And the
rest is history…
Gerry has Raced and cruised all
over North America. He lists four
Vic-Maui Races, five Races from So
Cal to Cabo and PV, Antigua Race
Week, three Key West Race Weeks, and
Marblehead to Halifax on his racing
resume along with participating at
least once in every Race run in the
Northwest. His cruising log shows
trips to Barkley Sound and the outside
of Vancouver Island seven times,
Desolation Sound and surrounding
areas, and of course the San Juan and
Gulf Islands.
“One of my best experiences
boating was helping to deliver an
American Tug 34, which was headed
to its new home in California, from
La Conner to San Francisco in August
of 2014.”
He has owned boats from 16 feet
to 40 feet, both power and sail.
Call Gerry at (253) 740-8873 or
Gerry@americantugs.com
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard
is now under new ownership. The
Harbor Marina LLC, dba Gig Harbor
Marina & Boatyard, is spearheaded
by local resident Ronald Roark, the
principal and managing member of
the firm. Ron and his team will begin
the daily operation of the marina and
boatyard effective immediately.
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard
began its life in 1905 as a fishing boat
repair shop, known then as Skansie’s
Ship Building Company. They grew
to be the largest of its kind on Puget
Sound and were integral in the
development of the Washington State
ferry boats. Today, Gig Harbor Marina
& Boatyard is a full service boatyard
with marina, centrally located in the
waterfront district of Gig Harbor,
Washington. The marina includes 106
slips raging from 26’ to 50’ with both
open and covered moorage, and is the
only marina in Gig Harbor equipped
with a full service haul out and repair
facility.
The Marina will continue to
operate as a full service facility with
additional focus on improvements to
provide our customers a “first cabin”
experience. Some of the immediate
improvements will be upgrades to the
marina restroom and shower facilities,
higher quality Wi-Fi, repairs to the
existing docks, new website, and
security system. Long term planning
and development of the marina and
boatyard are underway and those
plans will be released as they are
finalized.
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yachting enthusiasts who enjoy
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Lowtide
Ancient Romans created the beach
holiday, constructing luxurious coastal
retreats for seaside vacations.
The remnants of salt works dating
to Roman times are still being found
in the saltwater marshes along the
Atlantic coast of France.
Beach sand consists of grains of
quartz and other minerals such as
feldspar and olivine, derived from
igneous rocks such as granite and
basalt. Other beach-forming materials
include shell fragments and skeletons
of marine organisms.
Sands are derived from diverse
minerals and substances, and range in
colors from tan, white, yellow, pink,
purple, red, blue, green and black.
Hawaii boasts green olivine sands
of the Big Island, cinder-cone reds
of Maui, and the jet black of Polulu
Beach on the Big Island.
Maritime Trivia
By Bryan Henry
Sand may contain shell or bone
fragments, fish scales and other debris
from marine animals.
Viewed from a microscope,
sands reveal many shapes: asterisks,
boomerangs, spheres, stars, platelets.
When wind passes over them,
sands can produce numerous sounds.
The percussive effect can produce
dog-like barking noises and whining
sounds.
The 30,000 tiles on a space shuttle,
called the Thermal Protection System,
are made chiefly of sand.
Airborne pollutants can travel
hundreds of miles before falling on a
body of water.
The PM
surface of the Earth is covered
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Each cubic mile of seawater
contains 150 million tons of minerals.
The world’s least salty seawater is
found in the Gulf of Bothnia, between
Sweden and Finland.
The freshest seawater is found
in the Baltic and Black Seas, whose
waters are diluted by the influx of
numerous large rivers.
Gold is the one metal that remains
chemically unchanged regardless of
where or how long it lies in the sea.
Even after centuries on the sea floor, a
gold coin will gleam as brightly as on
the day it was minted.
Underwater archaeological finds
have revealed that nails were used in
shipbuilding as early as 300 B.C.
To convert Celsius temperature to
approximate Fahrenheit, double the
number and add 30. If the temperature
is 20 C, it would be 70° Fahrenheit
(20 x 2 + 30 = 70).
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Few nautical writers are able to
make sailors laugh at the same time as
they are imparting vital seamanship
lessons. Herb Payson stands as one of
the best. His story of voyaging with
his wife and four teenaged children
on board a less than ideal, but loveable
wooden ketch, is destined to become
one of the classic sailing sagas of our
era.
Now it is being reissued, the
35th Anniversary edition, with a
foreword by Lin Pardey,
a new epilogue by Herb
entitled, “How Cruising
on Sea Foam Changed our
Family” and for the first
time, with photographs to
help readers picture the
characters and places Herb
describes.
P u b l i s h e r s We e k l y
stated, “The story is
a realistic portrait of an
A map is a snapshot of
a place, a city, a nation or
even the world at a given
point in time - fascinating
for what they tell us about
the way our ancestors
saw themselves, their
neighbours and their
place in the world. This
magnificent collection,
drawn from seven
centuries of maps held in the National
Archives at Kew, looks at a variety
of maps, from those found in 14th
Century manuscripts,
through early estate
maps, to sea charts,
maps used in military
campaigns, and maps
from treaties.
The text explores
who the mapmakers
were, the purposes for
which the maps were
made, and what it tells
us about the politics of the time.
Great images are accompanied by
compelling stories.
adventurous, enterprising
family, with enough sailing
lore to satisfy bluewater
buffs.”
The 35th Anniversary
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Richly illustrated with large
scale reproductions of the maps, the
book also includes some of the more
amusing or esoteric maps from the
National Archives, such as the map of
the Great Exhibition in 1851 that was
presented on a lady's glove, a London
Underground map in the form of a
cucumber, and a Treasure Island map
used to advertise National Savings.
Maps, Their Untold Stories, by
Rose Mitchell and Andrew Janes,
$50. 00 , published by Bloomsbury,
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1 Sturdy shore structure
perpendicular to the beach
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4 “Captain Phillips” movie
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clothing
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11 Sips of grog, for example
13 State where San Juan island
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14 Sand bar
16 Morning time
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19 Ship’s navigational route
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23 Sea eagle
24 Find crew for a ship
25 Measurement of movement of a
vessel to the side opposite the
wind
28 Fake food for fishing
Nautical Crossword
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Massive general motion of
the ocean (two words)
2 Lowest deck of a ship
3 Big name in sneakers
4 Largest of boats carried on
deck
5 Nurse, abbr.
6 Radio term for the letter T
7 Small telescope
10 On the beach
12 Mule of ‘’The Erie Canal’’
15 Yes to the captain
17Ocean
20 Chief of the fleet
22Forwards
23 Conger or lamprey, e.g.
26 Pull hard
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LESSONS LEARNED WHILE CRUISING Jamie & Behan Gifford
Understanding Sailcloth
We gifted Totem’s old Dacron
mainsail to a family on Ninigo atoll
in Papua New Guinea. The fatigued
sail that pushed and pulled us over
thousands of sea miles now exists as a
tarp. Ironically, for their sails Papuan
sailors prefer tarp material – as in the
cheap plastic, cover the woodpile,
hardware store tarp. Fundamentally it’s
the same as modern laminate sailcloth:
a composite of strong synthetic fibers
bound together within a layer of
synthetic material. Their tarp sails are
a monumental leap over traditional
hand woven pandanus fiber sails.
Closer to home, natural fiber
sailcloth is woven only in old yarns
and fading memories. Exotic materials
and high tech processes are the way of
sailcloth now. Sail related advertising
is often so technically oriented that one
wonders if most sailors have chemical
engineering degrees. Big yachts with
big flashy sails make for dazzling
photos that prove carbon fibers and
chemical wizardry make amazing sails.
Great, right? But, just as astronauts
must understand some of the magic
that propels them into space, so to
should cruising sailors understand the
essence of sails that move them over
the ocean.
The perfect sailcloth is light as
a feather, strong as steel, tough as
linebacker and cheap as chips. It
doesn’t exist. Before going geek on
sailcloth, here’s a trivia question: the
unit of measure for sailcloth is its
weight in ounces, say for example, 8
ounce Dacron. What does 8 ounces
refer to?
Fibers and Yarns
Fibers are the building blocks of
sailcloth. Individual fibers have little
strength or weight to speak of, but
they’re flexible. Bundle fibers together
to form a yarn, which is to a sail as
a steel girder is to a bridge. Fiber
types commonly used in sailcloth
are so chosen because of specific
properties: strength (tenacity), stretch
characteristics (modulus of elasticity),
shrink rate, UV resistance, and flex
fatigue properties.
A challenge to making yarns is
getting all of the fibers to an equal
tension. When fiber tensions differ,
meaning fibers differ in length, shorter
ones take more load than the longer
In Papua New Guinea, the local sailor’s prefernce is actually for blue plastic tarp material,
though they can only get it when someone passing through is willing to discard it.
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one. This is one form of “crimp,” that
is, compromising strength and stretch
integrity due to construction. Another
form of crimp is the over-under of
yarns in woven sailcloth. As sailcloth
is pulled, the over-under yarns pull
straighter, causing a change to sail
shape. Poor quality yarns and weaving
processes make for stretchy sails and
thus inefficient generation of lift.
Cloth Construction
Sailcloth is made by either weaving
yarns or chemically bonding them
with a film layer (and combinations
of taffetas and scrims), so-called
laminate sailcloth. Each method
results in different inherent properties,
regardless of fiber type (Dacron, Kevlar,
etc.). To help understand this point, we
must look to the dynamics of sailcloth
in action.
Structurally, sails carry a lot of load
depending on sail area, wind strength,
relative angle, sail shape and trim, and
hull type. These forces mostly follow
predictable paths between the corners.
Head to clew (leach) has the highest
load in a sail. Sail designers orient the
strongest yarns in cloth to run parallel
to the highest loads. As load angles
shift away from parallel to yarns, such
as when flogging or with poor sail trim,
there are no yarn “girders” so cloth is
considerably weaker and stretchier.
This is called bias load causing bias
stretch.
In getting back to woven and
laminate differences, first consider
sail panel geometry. Crosscut sails are
simple enough: parallel panels running
perpendicular to an imaginary straight
line between head and clew. This orients
the strong “fill” yarns (running across
the panel) to the highest load from
head to clew. “Warp” yarns (running
the length of the panel) are generally
weaker and with more over-under
crimp than fill yarns. No fill or warp
yarns run parallel to the luff or foot.
These constructional strengths and
weaknesses result in a strong leech and
much bias loading elsewhere. For bias
stability (stretch control), woven cloth
relies on keeping yarns well locked
together by weave tightness and plastic
coatings that stiffen the yarns. They do
really improve stretch characteristics,
but weaving yarns tighter costs more,
and plastic coatings make stiff sails
that are harder to handle.
Radial and molded sails solve the
bias loading problems of crosscut sails.
Radial sails use many triangular and
trapezoidal panels to maintain load
and yarn alignments. This results in
panels that can be very long, so the
strongest yarns in the cloth are in the
warp direction. Molded sails use yarns
laid onto a substrate layer representing
large sections of a sail (or even the
entire sail) by computer controlled
machinery according to predetermined
load paths. There is hardly a force
within the sail that doesn’t have a yarn
to prevent stretch; and where there
is no yarn there can be layers of film,
taffetas, and scrims.
Does this clear benefit of nonwoven, radial laminate sails with no
bias load and crimp stretch mean
they are better than woven crosscut or
radial sails? Yes, if you want lighter,
stronger, and better shape. You get the
feather and the steel, but toughness
is more quarterback than linebacker;
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and costs range from moderately more
to untouchable for many a humble
sailor. The cost issue is in part because
fiber and yarns tend to be exotic:
Kevlar, Technora, Twaron, Vectran,
and Carbon. It’s also because the
panel geometry of radial sails wastes
much cloth and molded sails require
expensive machinery. Some even use
autoclaves to bond composite layers
together.
As for toughness, the chemical
bonds that bind yarns and films
together continues to improve.
Chemically bonded sails can include
outer layers of polyester taffeta, a layer
of very small yarns, loosely woven
together that help protect the inner
layers impact and UV damage. Still,
woven cloth is yarn mechanically
bound together and it’s tougher than
chemical bonds that can degrade from
flexing, impact damage, and even
higher tropical temperature. Also,
moisture wicked up by yarns into the
lamination can cause mildew to grow.
Biocides in the cloth prevent mildew
growth for some years, but eventually
will fail. Cruising laminate cloths are
composites of polyester yarns, film and
taffeta, and are particularly susceptible
to this in the tropics.
For every great benefit of super
fibers or robotic construction method
there is a compromise. Some cloth is all
compromise – doing nothing very well.
If lucky enough to think about buying
new sails, there is much to finding the
balance between cost, longevity, and
performance driven by the materials
and
construction
methods.
It’s
certainly more than techno-speak and
pretty pictures. And it truly is a gift to
live where you have options. Back at
Ninigo atoll, there is no hardware store
and no tarp sellers. Sailing canoes get
new sails only when the wind carries
someone along to Ninigo with a tarp to
give.
Answer to the trivia question:
the measure refers to the weight for
one sailmaker’s yard of the cloth. A
sailmaker’s yard is 36” by 28-1/2”.
Follow the Giffords on their blog
directly at sailingtotem.com or check up on
all our Northwest cruisers at the blog page
at www.48north.com/blogs.htm
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The 2015 Festival Season Opens with
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Labor Day weekend with the Oak Harbor Music Festival.
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• San Juan 21 & 24 Nationals June: A champion will be crowned.
• 4th of July: Watch the fireworks from your slip.
• Whidbey Island Race Week July 18-24: Solid week of world class racing.
• Oak Harbor Hydroplane Races August 14-16: Three day hydroplane
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• Oak Harbor Music Festival September 4-6: Three day music festival.
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Galley Essentials with Amanda
Inspecting a bee hive under
the watchful eye of Cory and
Matthew.
Located halfway
between Tonga and the
Cook Islands, the small
island of Niue has led
itself to being a nation
all of their own, mainly
due to its remoteness and
cultural differences from
its Polynesian neighbors.
When approaching from
sea, Niue looks flat with
coral limestone cliffs
t h a t re s e m b l e ‘ S w i s s
cheese’. The island is
approximately 45 miles
in circumference around
a central forested plateau
and you’ll not find long white sandy
beaches, but small secluded sandy
coves nestled in-between turquoise
grottoes that lead to a rugged fringing
reef. Locals affectionately call Niue
“The Rock” and welcome visitors to
their small paradise.
A weekly potluck is hosted by
the Niue Yacht Club which meets at
Niue Backpackers hostel and it’s a
fun time mixing with locals, visitors
and cruisers. At a recent potluck I was
chatting with an interesting chap about
his bee keeping. When I asked him
numerous questions, Cory inquired
why I was interested in bees and I
explained that although I’d never
kept bees I’d always held
a fascination of them.
He mentioned that they
were currently having
a working party at his
apiary and asked if I’d
like to help.
On arrival at the
Niue Honey Company
I was kitted out in an
oversized bee-keeping
outfit and went to work
with Cory and Matthew
inspecting three hives
that had recently been
discovered in the forest.
Cory bought the Niue
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Helping Out with
Niue Honey
by Amanda Swan Neal
Honey company 14 years ago and
although it was established in 1960 the
hives had long since been abandoned.
His first job, with the help of locals, was
to set about finding the 200 or so hives
that were scattered about the islands
forest and survey the health of the bees.
The bees are Italian Yellow honey bees
and fortunately there are no signs of
European Foulbrood, Colony Collapse
Disorder or Varroa and
Tracheal mites nor has
insecticides, antibiotics
or antifungal agents been
used. The bees gather
from the wild flowers of
coconut palms and other
forest flora, including the
medicinal shrub noni,
creating a 100% pure,
raw, natural amber liquid
honey. Cory and his small
team have increased the
number of hives from 230
to 1,000 and currently
produce 25 tons of honey
annually.
Bees are crucial to the reproduction
and diversity of flowering plants. They
pollinate more than 130 fruit, vegetable,
and seed crops we rely on; that’s about
one third of our diet. Cory views his
mission at Niue Honey more than a
money making venture; it’s a duty
to help save the world’s honey bees.
Working with the local community
and in part helped by Niue’s isolation
Cory is creating a stronghold of healthy
honey bees. Along those lines Mark
L. Winston’s new book, Bee Time:
Lessons from the Hive, is a fascinating
read while the 2010 documentary film,
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees
Telling Us?, directed by Taggart Siegel,
is eye opening.
Sadly bee numbers
are declining worldwide
so here’s some ways you
can help.
• Stop using insecticides
• Encourage the planting
of bee-friendly plants and
natural habit gardens
• Create a water source
in your yard for pollinators
• Go organic
• Support your local
beekeepers.
The workings of a bee hive
frame.
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I thoroughly enjoyed helping out
on the hives and in exchange I was
given some wonderful honey that
inspired the following recipes.
Honey and Date Granola
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup flax seed
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup coconut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon each of nutmeg, ground ginger,
ground cloves, allspice and salt
¼ cup pecans
½ cup dates - pitted and chopped
½ cup golden/Inca berries
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together
oats and flax seeds. In a small bowl
whisk spices together. In a saucepan
over medium heat melt together
coconut oil, honey and maple syrup.
Whisk in spice mixture. Combine wet
ingredients with oats. Spread granola
mix onto a baking sheet and bake 30
minutes adding pecans in the last 5
minutes. Remove from oven and mix
in dried fruit.
Baked Honey-Marinated Fish
4 6-oz white fish fillets
¾ cup honey
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup toasted sesame seed oil
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1½ teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
Combine all ingredients (except for
fish) in a medium dish. Add cod and
marinate 24 hours, turning fish after
12 hours. Remove fish, place on baking
sheet covered in parchment paper and
bake at 450° F for 10 minutes until fish
is opaque and easily flakes. Serve with
brown rice and steamed vegetables.
Lemon-Honey Lamb Stir-Fry
1 lb green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder - sliced
1 red onion - sliced
2 red bell peppers - sliced
2 tablespoons honey
juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup fresh cilantro - chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
salt and fresh ground pepper
Bring a large pot of water to a
boil, add beans and blanch 2 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium
heat. Add lamb and stir fry until
browned. Set aside. Add onions and
bell pepper and cook until soft, about
2 minutes. Add beans and cook 2
minutes. Return lamb, add the honey,
lemon juice, cilantro, sesame seeds,
salt and pepper. Stir-fry until honey
coats the ingredients, about 2 minutes.
Garnished with cilantro and serve with
wild rice. Serves 6.
Moroccan Chicken
with Honey and Apricots
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion - chopped
4 chicken breasts - diced
1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
1 teaspoon harissa sauce
1 tablespoons honey
½ cup dried apricots - diced
½ cup sliced almonds
6 carrots - cut into chunks
1 15-oz can chickpeas - drained
3 celery stalks - chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
½ cup white wine or chicken broth
salt and pepper
In a large pot over medium
heat sauté onion in oil. Add next 11
ingredients and heat through. Deglaze
with wine. Cover and simmer until
chicken is cooked; about 30 minutes.
Season to taste. Garnish with sliced
almonds and cilantro and serve with
couscous. Serves 4.
Honey Baked Plums
1 lb plums - halved and stoned
1 vanilla pod
1 cinnamon stick
¾ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Greek yoghurt and walnuts - for serving
Preheat oven to 360°F. Arrange
plums in an oven dish, skin side
down. Slice vanilla pod and remove
seeds. Mix seeds with orange juice,
honey and ground cinnamon. Pour
mix over plums and add vanilla pod
and cinnamon stick. Bake 25 miutes.
Serve with yoghurt and nuts. Serves 4.
On February 21, Amanda and John
will be presenting their 156th Offshore
Cruising Seminar for the Blue Water
Cruising Association at the swanky
Granville Island Hotel, Vancouver. Details
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Even casual sailors spend an
impressive amount of time talking
about boats. The diehard ones rarely
seem to come ashore. For many sailing
is a lifestyle. It is not too surprising
that many couples meet or spend
their time in the sailing community.
Two sailors may come together
through sailing itself, others might
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share their passion with their partner,
or in some cases a couple learns to
sail together. What all these couples
have in common is the important
role sailing has, and continues to
have, in their lives and relationships.
Whether on the water or on shore,
these Pacific Northwest Sailor
Couples are their own “crew of two.”
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Finding the Rhythm Within 14 Feet
Haley Lane & Anthony Boscolo
Status: Engaged
First met: Four and a half years ago at a NW college sailing alumni regatta
Boat(s): A 14’ Tasar, most recently named Cohete Azul.
Haley and Anthony always have
boxes of granola bars on hand. After
years of youth, college, and now Tasar
sailing, they understand the high
stakes of hunger. Learning to anticipate
low blood sugar and to avoid raising
tempers likely contributed to the
couple’s success racing Tasars. This
includes a decisive victory at the 2013
Tasar World Championship, held in
Cascade Locks, Oregon, the same
venue where they first met.
Both Haley and Anthony sailed
for the University of Washington, but
did not overlap. In the lead up to the
annual alumni regatta, Haley’s regular
skipper decided to stay on shore due
to a concerning concussion. Haley still
wanted to sail, and sail with someone
good. Familiar with Anthony’s
extensive sailing experience, she
contacted him. He said, “No.”
Anthony already planned to sail
with his friend Zach, but that did not
deter Haley. She found Zach a crew
and took to the water with Anthony.
They began dating later that year.
Primarily competing in fleet and
team race events, Haley and Anthony
have sailed with a variety of other crews
whether they are friends, strangers,
or novices. Haley prefers sailing with
her fiancé, “I like it better, I’m more
comfortable.” She’s more likely to
go sailing, especially in inclement
weather, if it’s with Anthony. Plus, he’s
prepared to address any hunger issues.
Anthony agrees it’s different than
sailing with others, “You’re hanging
out with them before, during, and after
the whole event.” If they get sick of each
other or want to talk about the regatta,
they don’t worry about holding back
with one another.
“I don’t mind offending Haley.”
Anthony says smiling.
Together they have learned how
to have a working relationship during
and after the regatta. This includes
perfecting packing for weekend
adventures like skiing and most
recently traveling to Australia for the
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2015 Tasar World Championships.
Arriving in Western Australia just
after Christmas, they saw Cohete Azul
for the first time since loading the boat
in a shipping container last October.
Excited to find themselves back in
summer and shaking off the sailing
cobwebs, Haley and Anthony hit the
water to defend their 2013 title.
After five days of racing in a 123boat fleet, Haley and Anthony finished
in 5th place, the second best finish for
the five boats from Seattle. They both
feel sailing together has been not only
a shared interest but important for
strengthening their relationship.
Before traveling to Australia,
Anthony observed, “The nature of
attending a regatta, physically and
emotionally is good to test the waters
for a relationship.”
Now as they unpack and restock
the granola bars, their focus turns
towards their September wedding, and
the sailing they’ll be doing together in
the future.
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Dreaming, Living, and Marrying like Sailors
Michele Rogalin Henderson & Jon Henderson
Status: Married
First met: Through the Corinthian Yacht Club years ago,
dated for a year, married in July of 2014!
Boat(s): Hunter 33, Beneteau 44, Ranger Minto, Laser, & models.
Michele got back into sailing nine
years ago she, and to say she dove
into it with enthusiasm would be
an understatement. Scaling up from
the catamarans she raced in college,
Michele began sailing keelboats,
getting on board with any crew she
could. She increasingly involved
herself with the sailing community and
the Corinthian Yacht Club where she
met and occasionally sailed with Jon.
A Seattle-native, Jon has logged
innumerable hours on the Puget Sound
in a variety of boats from Lasers and
505s, to Melges 24s and a local Farr
30. In addition to spending his free
time sailing, Jon works at the North
Sails loft, is the current CYC Race Fleet
Captain, and has been living aboard
for over twelve years. He is completely
immersed.
“Everything I do has something to
do with sailing. Eating, breathing, and
dreaming…” Jon explains.
“Was I on the boat this time?”
Michele asks teasingly.
Whether he dreamed it this time or
not, Michele and Jon are often together
on one boat or another. Michele moved
aboard about a year ago. She is also
learning more about cruising from Jon.
“I’m not trying to race the other
cruisers as much anymore,” she jokes.
Jon and Michele do keep things
competitive, most often on a Melges 24
and Farr 30, but never with each other.
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Last July, Jon and Michele tied
the knot, literally. Along with the
ceremonial knot tying their wedding
included a model boat regatta and
nautical references throughout the
ceremony. Jon even sewed Michele’s
wedding dress, the first time he’s
sewn something besides a sail. He did
incorporate a bit of spinnaker cloth in
the front of her dress, completing the
theme.
After the wedding festivities
wrapped up, Jon and Michele turned
their energies towards the next step
in their plan; a new boat to call home.
They purchased a Beneteau 44 now
named Ardea (latin for Great Blue
Heron), after the naming ceremony
held in January. Jon and Michele have
big plans for the boat and their future;
they are slated to begin sailing around
the world in early 2016.
Boat projects, research, and sailing
in Seattle keep them very busy for now
but there is one destination that drives
them.
Michele cannot contain her
excitement; “I have wanted to go to the
Galapagos most of my life.”
For Valentine’s Day, Jon gave
her charts of the Galapagos. For her
birthday, it was a book about the
biologically diverse islands, one of the
world’s most beautiful places.
Once they set sail, Jon and Michele
aren’t sure when they will return,
somewhere between two and twelve
years. Along the way they want to
check out new towns, new snacks (Jon),
and cultures. In an effort to keep their
traveling lifestyle sustainable they plan
to turn Adrea into a floating B&B where
guests can also learn to fish, scuba dive,
and of course, sail.
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While Barry and Kathy’s first date
went well, their first sail together didn’t
go as smoothly. A member of the Seattle
Sailing Club and longtime racer, Barry
took Kathy out on one of SSC’s J/24s.
Previously, Kathy had only sailed on a
Sunfish, and never in March. Despite
her willingness to go out, the Puget
Sound decided to present a challenge.
A short time into their sail, the breeze
kicked up to nearly 20 knots.
Overwhelmed, Kathy felt sure
she would die. Barry, stayed calm and
returned them safely to shore, but felt
sure she would never go out with him
again. They both thought wrong. Back
on shore, a windblown Kathy declared
she loved it. She’s learned more and
more about sailing ever since.
Barry gradually and patiently
taught Kathy to sail on a variety of boats
over the next few years. They tiptoed
into it. He made sure she enjoyed
sailing, had positive experiences,
and above all felt safe, with a little
less excitement than that first day.
They spent a lot of time talking about
what happened under way, why they
adjusted the sails, and keeping a close
eye on the wind.
In addition to Barry’s patience
Kathy recalls his other strategy, “He
would sit sipping his beer and say, ‘Go
ahead, Kath.”
Over time, Kathy trimmed, steered,
and stepped up to any task on the
boat. Now they flip a coin each time to
decide who will be the captain that day,
taking the lead from beginning to end.
Kathy finds it thrilling how
nature powers you and allows you to
interact with it through sailing. Barry
appreciates that it can throw you for a
loop, a new problem to solve each time.
He rarely stops trimming the sails, a
From Sailing Lessons to a Boat of Their Own
Kathy Barnes & Barry Constant
Status: Married
First met: Six years ago on a blind date, married three years ago.
Boat(s): Jeanneau 45, named Blue Oasis
racer at heart, which his wife doesn’t
hesitate to tease him about.
After sailing nearly year round for
several years Barry and Kathy started
planning for a boat of their own.
Following months of research, trips to
boat shows, and a thorough analysis
of what they wanted in a boat, Barry
and Kathy bought a Jeanneau 45 Sun
Odyssey in July. Her name is Blue Oasis.
The boat has provided them with a lot
of new discoveries and they’ve enjoyed
customizing it. They’ve named one
such discovery, “Big Red.”
As Kathy and Barry found their
groove with the new boat, they came
across a red asymmetrical spinnaker
below deck they had yet to use. Kathy
found the very large, very red sail
intimidating. She and Barry tackled
it as they had everything else, with
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patience, teamwork, and ready to be
thrown for a loop. Now they hoist “Big
Red” at every opportunity.
Most of the time, Barry and Kathy
go on day trips and short cruises sailing
double-handed. After purchasing Blue
Oasis, they told themselves they’d go
out sailing in every month of the year.
On January 1st, 2015, they set out with
champagne and king crab to celebrate.
Once, when they arrived to find several
inches of snow on the boat, they swept
it off and sailed anyway.
Kathy and Barry would like to take
Blue Oasis farther afield, beginning
with a trip to Desolation Sound this
year. Longer term, they hope to retire
aboard and sail south through the
Panama Canal to the Caribbean. When
they go, they’ll be well practiced sailing
together and embracing the journey.
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Beth & Mike Miller
Status: Married
First met: Eckerd College (FL), dated five years, married in 2005
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Mike and Beth Miller made a
significant investment in their first
boat. The 39’ Yorktown did not cost
them much money, only $1 in fact, but
it demanded Mike and Beth’s time and
dedication. The investment paid off.
They sold it and bought a boat to enjoy.
Where Mike and Beth spent many
hours working on the Yorktown, they
spent equally as many hours learning
on their second boat, a Catalina 42.
They didn’t hold back either. “We
broke it and bashed it. The Catalina 42
was very forgiving,” Beth says.
Mike grew up sailing in Seattle.
After high school, he crewed on a
schooner running charters in Nova
Scotia and the BVI. The whole
experience he says “set me off.” Mike
flew south to Eckerd College where he
and Beth lived in the same dorm.
Beth grew up in Illinois along a
river with boats all around and she
water skied competitively in college.
While in Florida Beth played around in
Lasers. Despite her comfort with water,
when it came to sailing their much
bigger boat, she had more to learn.
Mike recognized he might not be the
best instructor for her or she the best
student for him. Beth signed up for a
course with Windworks Sailing.
In 2008, Mike suggested they try
living aboard, just for a few months.
Beth agreed. After the initial trial she
turned to Mike and said, “I bet we
could raise kids on a boat.” In 2011
their son Logan was born and has lived
on a boat his whole life.
Beth felt more comfortable raising
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a child aboard considering their
neighbors. At least four families with
young children live on their dock
at Shilshole. It is a family-oriented
community with bikes of all sizes
and small sailing dinghies lining the
slips. Beth’s parents live aboard at
Shilshole as well, one dock away. They
moved out from Chicago two years
ago. Initially uncertain about Beth and
Mike’s plans to live aboard, they ended
up purchasing a 53-foot powerboat
from the younger couple’s neighbor.
Like many families, the Miller’s
are impressively busy. Mike works
full-time and continues to tackle
boat projects. He and Beth divide
up boat projects in their spare time;
there is even a spreadsheet. Beth is in
nursing school and works at Dockside
Solutions, where her clients are cruisers
around the world. Beth and Mike have
their own plans to go cruising and each
completed boat project is a step closer.
Together, they care for their other two
crewmembers: Logan, now three, and
Ginger, a sweet 14-year old lab.
Last summer the family spent
eleven days cruising in the San Juan
Islands. One day they found themselves
surrounded by a pod of Orcas. “What
did the Orcas do, Logan?” Beth asks.
“They jumped for joy!” Logan says and
demonstrates.
Mike and Beth hope to kick off
their own cruising adventure soon.
In the meantime the whole crew is
incredibly at home on their boat. Beth
says, “I’m not sure I ever want to live
on land again!”
The Artist’s View – Secrets of the Salish Sea
Sketches and story by Larry Eifert
Like a scene straight out of “Little Shop of Horrors,”
the brilliant red and yellow flower unfolds, over 100
petals waving in the current, a strawberry red delight
for a passing perch to nibble on. A young perch moves
closer, then closer still, and suddenly receives a stunning
jolt that renders it useless. Through the haze, the fish
vaguely sees those beautiful petals reach out and pull it
towards the flower’s center, where once a flat pad was,
now a mouth opens. A delight it’s not, but a splendid seapredator whose tentacles first sting small fish, shrimp and
even crabs, and then entirely consumes them in one slowmotion swallow. Fish go in tail first, and they can turn a
crab around so claws are facing away before proceeding.
It gets better. The fish-eating anemone can switch
between being male and female, and may live to be 100plus years of age. Sure, they look like beautiful flowers and
are related to coral and jellyfishes, but at 10 inches across,
these hunters are some of the Salish Sea’s largest anemones.
But, everyone has a softer side, and the fish-eating
anemone may also play host to small fish, allowing six-inch
painted greenlings a safe harbor. Leaving the protection of
the anemone by day, at night the greenling sleeps without
harm right over the anemone’s mouth on the central oral
disc. The fish are safe here because anemones use their
tentacles for defense against predators like sea stars or snails.
Larry Eifert paints and writes about wild places. His work is in many national parks across America – and at larryeifert.com.
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Blisters, Bubbles, & Bumps
HOW TO: Handle Gelcoat Blisters
By Jack and Alex Wilken
Scary stories used to be the normal
fare for children at bedtime. If you do
not want to repeat that experience, do
not go on the internet after dark and
google “gelcoat blisters.” If you do,
you will find everything from, “boats
should never have been built using
polyester resin in the first place” to,
“there is no such thing as ‘Osmosis’
on fiberglass (glass-reinforced plastic
GRP) boats.” Well, we are not going to
solve that particular mystery, as much
as we would love to. We will talk about
some repairs and steps that you can
take to eliminate and help with some
of this conundrum. On the bright side,
we in the Pacific Northwest appear
to have some things in our favor,
mostly the cool temperature, since the
permeability of a GRP hull depends on
temperature. As it goes up, more water
goes in. Also, from some accounts,
there are boats in Europe that have
fared worse than ours have. We saw
a European-built boat with a hull that
responded to hand pressure like a wet
noodle. So, what can you do if you
find bubbles at your next haul out, and
when should you seek help?
What do most experts agree on
about blisters? First and foremost is that
Fig. 1: Respirators are one of most important
pieces of protective gear for boatyard jobs.
“A” and “B” both protect you against
particulate and organic vapors, but “B”
requires additional eye protection. “C”
gives poor protection against particulates
and none against organic vapors.
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GRP hulls are permeable, meaning that
water will pass through and into them,
and all GRP boats are not created equal.
The physical and chemical composition
varies wildly. These differences come
from the use of different materials
that include everything from costsaving additives, to make the resin go
further, to fire inhibitors. Construction
or layup practices can cause physical
differences; most notable are the two
extremes: hand layup vs chopper
gun (discussed below). All the above
combines with poor workmanship,
human error, environmental anomalies,
and the list goes on. This all contributes
to variability in GRP hulls.
For example, the chopper gun
(kind of a spray gun used to apply
both catalyzed resin and short sections
of fiberglass roving into a mold) is
considered to be a probable culprit.
This piece of equipment is considered
by many to be one of the sources of
blisters because of imperfections,
both physical (voids) and chemical
(inconsistent mixing of catalyst and
resin) that can be caused with it. It
should be noted that, as we write this,
there is a boat constructed in the early
70’s using only layers sprayed from
the chopper gun, floating happily
at her mooring one boat away from
us. We say all of this to illustrate the
difference between all the theories and
the empirical data that exists.
Let’s start with what you observe
when your boat is still hanging in
the slings. Blisters or bubbles tend to
be most pronounced in that first 45
minutes to an hour after the boat leaves
the water. The question is what do the
bubbles signal? Are they superficial,
or a sign of a bigger problem within?
The simple answer is found through
some tapping with a hammer; you are
listening for the difference between
a solid and a dull sound. You could
gain some firsthand experience with
this by hanging around the boatyard
when a boat comes out for a survey;
you will hear the rhythmic tap-tap-tap
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Fig. 2: This shows a rotary tool and rounded
bit you can use to create a depression in
order to arrive to solid laminate.
of the surveyor’s hammer. Bright, solid
sounds are good; dull, dead sounds, not
so much. The next step is exploratory
surgery once the boat is on the hard.
You will be opening up the bubbles
and looking for a solid, even-colored
structure below. Voids and whitish dry
fibers that go deeper into the hull may
require a professional eye, especially
if you continue to encounter liquid.
Another method used is a moisture
meter, but this is likely to give more
relative information from one place to
another on your hull than an absolute
reading of the percent of moisture
present.
Finding pancake-sized bubbles,
versus pencil-eraser-sized ones will
certainly have a different impact on
how you feel, but it may not mean
that much. The real worry is areas
of delamination. If water or acids
that come from water reacting with
substances in the fiberglass layup start
to unravel the structural integrity of the
hull, there is a very different problem
than just bubbles with defined borders.
The focus here is to identify which of
these two you are dealing with and
what you can do about it. Also, it will
change the approach you take if you see
one or ten, or hundreds or thousands of
bubbles. Thousands of bubbles would
daunt the best of us. We are assuming
you feel confident to tackle some level
of work on your boat. Therefore, let’s
look at a typical, limited scenario.
Let’s say you find a number
of superficial bubbles, but not so
many that you and your crew feels
overwhelmed. We are going to tackle
the smaller nickel and dime sizedbubbles, but you can apply the same
process to any size of bubble. (As long
as they are superficial, you can also just
deal with the bottom in sections over
several years rather than all at once.)
The boat is now sitting in the boat yard.
Some or all of the bubbles may remain
in evidence even if not at full inflation.
Going over the bottom with 60 grit
sandpaper should cause the bubbles to
appear as the bottom paint will easily
come off, leaving them naked to the
eye. Before you sand the bottom or
pop bubbles though, wash the bottom
thoroughly so that you do not sand
dirt, which could contaminate your
work, into the boat bottom. Remember
to protect your eyes from the acidic
solution which may have formed in the
bubble; protect your health from toxic
dust by using a respirator, and, contain
all paint dust and chips by tenting
the boat. More on respirators- use
full or half-face type with changeable
cartridges, not the paper cup with
an elastic string type (Figure 1). The
cartridges for painting should protect
against organic vapors, and there are
particulate filter covers that snap over
these for sanding and scrapping.
Before going on, in the spirit of
full disclosure, we would usually
not mention brand names or specific
products. In some cases, though,
procedures
and
step-by-step
explanations do not make sense unless
we do. We will refer then to some
specific brands and products. These
will be ones that we have chosen for
reasons that will be explained with
the repair instructions. Everybody has
their favorite products so we will give
at least one alternative.
Pop or sand off the bubble. You
can use a screw driver, a chisel, an
awl, or whatever will do the job. Wet
the laminate inside the bubble. If it
is a solid medium to dark color with
no white, you should not have to go
deeper, but, if there are uneven colors
or voids, you will need to go deeper.
What you want to eliminate are voids
and unsaturated fibers that will allow
water to collect. You want a smooth,
homogeneous surface to start your
repair. Often the area right behind the
bubble can be removed with a round
grinding tool giving you a domedshaped depression (Figure 2). Avoid
any tool that will leave sharp edges
like a countersink. Sand with 80 grit
sandpaper around the depression to
remove the hard edge, and to give
some room around the hole for the
barrier coat. This article does not
differentiate between cored or solid
A
C
B
Fig. 3: This gelcoat blister repair went bad
because “bondo” or some polyester filler
was used. Note the ‘cute’, little crescent
moons that appeared at “A” (bottom paint
has been sanded), “B”, and “C” due to the
filler shrinking. Even before shrinking the
water would have penetrated this repair.
laminate hulls, but, if you do not arrive
to the core material, treat as written
here. When core material is involved,
the focus will be on drying it out and
then treat as described. Now, use an
alcohol wipe or a clean, non-colored
paper towel with alcohol to wipe out
the hole. If your finger will not fit in the
hole, use something soft and rounded.
This method will contain the cleanup
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process as far as boatyard mess. Allow
this to dry before you go on; you
should be fine by the time you get the
barrier coat mixed. We use Tuff Stuff
High-Build Epoxy Primer (Sea Hawk)
as the barrier coat. Apply three coats
with a small brush so you can get an
even coat. Each coat of Tuff Stuff needs
to dry to tacky to be ready to accept the
next coat. (You should be able to press
your thumb into the primer and leave
an impression, but nothing should
come off on your skin.) This way you
will not have to sand between coats. It
is best to start this
process early in
the day so you
can arrive to three
coats of Tuff Stuff
and one filling of
Watertite Epoxy
Filler. Do not use
Fig. 4: “A” is 3 coats of Tuff Stuff Barrier
Coat. “B” is the Watertite epoxy filler. “C”
is 3 coats of Tuff Stuff over the completed
repair ready for antifouling paint. Note that
the 3 coats are done in alternating colors
to insure good coverage. “D” denotes the
GRP Hull.
‘bondo’ or any polyester filler as they
are not waterproof and will shrink
(Figure 3). You can heat inside the
tenting or directly on the affected areas.
A small electric heater or halogen work
light will direct the heat. After the three
coats of Tuff Stuff, fill the depression
with Watertite Epoxy Filler (Interlux).
This will not shrink, so overfill only a
little to have something to sand into.
Once it is dry, sand the epoxy flush
with the hull surface using 100- 120
grit sand paper. Put three more coats
of Tuff Stuff, in the same manner as
above, perpendicular to one another
on the Watertite and the surrounding
area. The first coat of antifouling paint
should be applied using the Tuff Stuff
thumb imprint test for timing (Figure
4). Allow a minimum of 48 hours
before moving blocking or stands and
72 hours total to cure before launch.
One alternative to the above process is
West System- Epoxy with #422 Barrier
Coat Additive, (very good instructions
online). The repair above is both
cosmetic and preventative.
There is a lot written about how
water gets into a fiberglass hull. As
we said above, one of the things that
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is agreed upon when it comes to
polyester is that it is not impermeable.
As it turns out, neither is epoxy by
itself. Barrier coats depend typically on
the addition of silicates as either part of
the product (Tuff Stuff or Interprotect
2000e) or as an add-on (West System).
So, if all this moisture is going into
your hull, ever so slowly, why don’t
all the GRP boats just sink? It would
seem that the moisture travels all the
way through and probably leaves the
inside of the hull mostly as vapor. For
this reason keeping your boat dry and
well-ventilated can help to reduce the
amount of moisture in the laminate.
Dry bilges, keeping things away from
the hull, opening lockers, and using
heat or dehumidifiers combined with
a good circulation of air all may be the
next best thing after a good barrier coat
in this ongoing fight to keep water out
of your fiberglass hull. May all your
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I
love adventures. I love them so
much that I started a company
sharing this passion with
others and specializing in maritime
adventures. I enjoy running a business,
especially one that involves sailing,
but this also brings a lot of stress and
can monopolize my time. After a busy
year, I needed something, but wasn’t
sure what. Over the past few months,
I had heard the growing sirens call
for adventure, an escape from the
everyday.
It had been several years since I had
sailed across an ocean, and planning is
a daunting task. In early fall, I received
an unexpected phone call, from my
good friend Bill. “The boat is almost
ready! Everything is on schedule for
our departure.” I was clueless, then it
all came rushing back. He had been
preparing to sail around the world, and
I had promised to join him at the start of
his adventure. The timing was prefect,
this was the opportunity I needed,
sailing the open ocean and exploring
the Caribbean - my next adventure.
Several months later, I found
myself on a flight to New Bern, NC, a
small town along a shallow river, days
from the open ocean. Bill picked me up
at the airport, and we headed directly
to the boat, Kali, a 33’ Cape Dory.
She is a beautiful full keel boat with
solar panels, wind vane, dodger, and
weather cloths, the makings of a fine
cruiser. We just needed to provision
and then untie, or so I thought.
The next morning as we prepared,
I realized there was more to do besides
provisioning. We had to rig reef lines,
commission the wind vane, replace the
manual bilge pump, the list seemed
endless. The boat should have been
ready, and I was frustrated. If this
wasn’t enough, there were storms
heading our way, we had to wait for
a new weather window. This was
excruciating. I wanted my adventure
to begin. It took about a week, but we
finished the major projects and the
weather window opened. Finally!
As we cast off, we bid goodbye to
friends and family, heading down the
river towards blue water. It was sunny
day with light winds, and it felt great to
finally be underway. We kept a constant
eye on the charts and our depth, as 15 ft
is deep for this area. As the day slowly
faded, we were starting to think about
Life, a Little Adventure…
By Geoff Gamsby
dinner when it happened; a tell tale excited and worried. No matter how
shudder, the boat came to a smooth but many times I have crossed an ocean,
I get butterflies, and those are big
quick stop. We had run aground.
We set about trying to kedge to butterflies. Mother Nature is majestic
deeper water before the wind blew us and relentless, powerful and tranquil;
further into the muddy shallows. We she demands respect and patience. Am
immediately deployed an anchor, to I ready for this? Is anyone ever ready?
When morning finally arrived, we
stop our progression and to help turn
the boat. Then, we readied the dinghy quietly motored through the channel,
with the primary anchor and a big pile the lone sailboat setting out to sea.
of chain in my lap, and I rowed out We would be out of sight of land by
to set the anchor in deeper water. It midday. We raised the sails and set off
took several attempts, and we almost towards the unknown, gliding along
lost our secondary anchor because we on the broad reach. Bill set a line and
forgot to attach a float to it, but our within minutes had a fish on. The woes
perseverance paid off. We were able from the previous day were all but
to use the windlass to pull the boat forgotten. We were underway. It was
to freedom. It was a great relief to be just us, the boat, and our wits, against
Mother Nature.
floating again.
We quickly found our daily
As we anchored for the night,
the rush of adrenaline faded, and we routine: weather over SSB, plot course,
settled in for our first meal underway. eat, sail, sleep. There is something
Sometimes, I wonder
why some of the best
feelings are preceded
by some of the worst?
The next morning
we rose with the sun,
to a beautiful and
tranquil landscape. It
took us another full
day traversing shallow
waters to reach our
last stop before blue
water. This would be
our last night on land
before 10-16 day at sea.
I was anxious, scared, The author grins as the “Kali” smoothly surfs the waves.
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After projects, weather delays, and
running aground, a fish on the line will
brighten your spirits.
magical about the simple pattern. The
stresses of “everyday” life melt away,
and the beauty of nature starts to shine.
As the sun started to dip to the
horizon; the sky transitioned through
a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors and
shapes; clouds turned hues of orange,
red, purple, and faded into the serene
seascape of night. As the light continued
to fade, the stars started to appear; first
one by one, then in the millions. The
constellations painted the sky with
stories. Orion, Ursa minor, Ursa Major,
and countless more. When the shapes
appear, I am always reminded of how
sailors used to navigate, and why the
stories of the sky were so important.
While thinking about the constellations
and the stories, my eyes drifted
towards to the shapes in the water, a
faint, glowing trail from the boat and
crest of waves. It was the magical
presence of the bioluminescence,
phosphorescent plankton. This was the
type of adventure I was seeking.
We were enjoying days in this
routine, riding on the wind, when I
noticed a problem with the wind vane.
The bolts had worked themselves loose.
Bill gathered the tools and diligently
tethered everything to ensure we
wouldn’t lose them overboard. We
re-aligned the wind vane and were
tightening the bolts, when, “OH F***...
(splash).” The one thing we couldn’t
tether, the socket, popped of the wrench
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and quickly sank out of sight. The wind
vane was inoperable and we needed to
remove its rudder. The problem? The
release pin is below the waterline and
out of our reach. We needed a solution.
We brainstormed ideas and finally
settled on rigging the boat hook with
a carabiner and rope to pull the pin. It
worked quite well, or at least it should
have. The pin came out, but rudder
wasn’t sliding off like we planned. It
was stuck and wouldn’t budge.
The boat became increasingly
difficult to control as the auxiliary
rudder swung from to side. Dread set
in as we were more than 500 miles from
any help. We needed time to think and
heaving-to is great for that. As we were
sitting in the cockpit struggling for new
solutions, I glanced over my shoulder,
and to our disbelief, the rudder was
floating free behind the boat on its
tether. Heaving-to slowed the boat,
and the rocking of the waves worked
the auxiliary rudder free. We can sail
again! That was adventurous, though
not quite what I had in mind.
It was smooth sailing over the
next several days. The conditions were
steady at 25-30 knots winds with 8-10ft
waves. Kali was surfing down the
waves, hitting speeds of 8-9 knots, then
wiping out at the bottom, only to stand
up and do it again. It was a rush and I
was loving every minute, so much so
that I drove my shift, Bill’s shift, and
my shift again! As Bill prepared for
his evening shift, I noticed his anxious
look. When I asked, he responded,
“You are fighting to keep the boat
steady, and it will wear me out.” He
was right, the boat was overpowered.
I was having too much fun surfing to
notice. After reefing both jib and main,
the boat was much easier to handle. We
were still cruising at 7 knots, making
good headway and ready for stronger
wind. This was good because, as the
sun set, we saw a storm on the horizon.
After my long shift, I laid down,
hoping to get some sleep before the
storm hit us. I could tell the storm was
quickly building. The wind howled
through the rigging and I levitated
above my bunk every time we crested
a wave. It felt like trying to sleep inside
a drum with the crashing of the ocean
as the composer.
At midnight, I woke for my shift,
the winds were 35+kt and the waves
were over 15ft. I dressed, searching
through my soaking salt-crusted gear
for the driest options. The storm was
here, with pelting rain and lightning in
the distance. I knew it was going to be
a long night, but at least the fresh water
washed some of the salt away.
Every crashing wave sent Kali
rocking back and forth, water flooded
the cockpit, but she kept her keel under
her. I started to settle into the rhythm
of the storm, surfing down the waves
and minimizing the onslaught of green
water, when suddenly a piercing siren
split the air. Bill bolted from his “sleep”
with a look of terror on his face. It was
the high water alarm. The boat was
sinking!
He frantically tore open the bilge,
and it was full of water. The primary
pump wasn’t working. We quickly
switched to the manual bilge pump. To
our relief the water slowly receded. It
took over 30 minutes to get most of the
water out of the bilge. We frantically
searched the boat trying to find the
When the storm hit, the boat handled like a champ until the high water alarm went off!
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Sometimes, returning is its own adventure.
source. It took us hours, but we finally
found the culprit. Luckily it was a small
leak, and wasn’t below the waterline.
Leaky vents aft of the cockpit were
scooping water with every wave. We
quickly fixed the issue with a couple
plastic bags. It’s a damn good thing we
made sure the manual bilge worked
and had a spare for primary. Nothing
like a flooded boat in the middle of the
night to make it feel like an adventure,
I still wanted more.
Our crossing was over 2,000
miles, with a variety of conditions,
and stories to match every situation.
Once we arrived in the Caribbean, our
adventures were less about the boat
and more about the people, exploring
the islands, free diving with thousands
of fish, scuba diving a 100-year-old
wreck, and sharing local fare with new
friends - memories I will cherish for
a lifetime. It was everything I had in
mind, but still I felt something missing.
It was bittersweet when it came
time to return home. It was an epic
journey of beauty, joy, and exhilaration,
punctuated by turmoil, fear, and
despair. I was excited to return, but
sad to leave. I waved goodbye to Bill
and Kali, and hopped on a bus, a sole
traveler in a sea of people, heading
home.
When I arrived home, it was a
whirlwind, catching up with friends,
sharing stories, picking up with the
business. I was starting to fall into
my old routines, the stress of running
a business, and life in the city. The
memories of my recent adventure
were starting to fade. The more I got
back into my life, the more I started to
reminisce over the trip, wishing for the
next one. I don’t want to be stuck in
one place, with the same monotonous
routine.
One morning, I woke up, feeling
the stress of the world weighing on me.
Nothing ever goes exactly as planned,
and arriving home is no different. I
realized that my trip was over, but my
adventure wasn’t. Adventures aren’t
necessarily escapes, but can also be
found in challenges and learning. The
crossing was only a part of it. I was
trying to define myself by something
epic, but the defining adventures can
be small or large - those decisions,
the challenges and learning are still
present. Instead of huge storms, they
involve running a business, finding
new clients, trying to find time to hang
out with friends, going for a weekend
sail, a hike, or to a concert. I guess the
big ones help me see the everyday
ones.
With this shift in perspective, I
have less stress and I smile a lot more. I
also have more time to plan for my next
big, epic trip. I love sharing my stories
and passions with my friends and
the world. I am living my adventure
everyday. So, how about you?
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Race To Alaska
Attracting the strong, the smart, and the crazy
By Shane Harms
“Nature is the ultimate judge
of how you do on the water. The sea
knows what you do wrong,” says Jake
Beattie, “The most definitive arbiter of
seamanship is the sea and the weather.”
Self-reliance takes on new meaning
in long expeditions across open water,
especially to many seasoned sailors
who have been cut adrift for a cause
and have left their fate to the chance of
wind, the toughness in their bones, and
a favorable current.
It is no wonder a race to the last
wilderness on Earth would be the
event to test such things. Beattie has
challenged the world with a 750-mile
motorless boat race through the Inside
Passage from Port Townsend, Wash.,
to Ketchikan, Alaska. Waiting at the
finish line is $10,000. Second place
will receive a set of steak knives. The
Race to Alaska (R2AK) is the first and
longest human and wind powered
adventure race of its kind and has the
largest cash prize. Sails, ores, paddles
-- blood and sweat -- are all accepted
modes of movement within a gauntlet
expedition laden with storms, razor
rocks, floating trees, shipping lanes,
bears and frigid temperatures.
The Race to Alaska (R2AK) attracts
a seasoned breed, indeed; characters
are coming out of the woodwork for
a chance to compete. Among these
“seaticks,” there is a world record
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holder for chin-ups, an Olympic
oarsman, a hotdog eating champion
and a Canadian kilt manufacturer. One
brave racer plans to make his way to
Alaska on a paddleboard.
Jake Beattie, Executive Director
of the Northwest Maritime Center in
Port Townsend, WA, is the mastermind
behind the race.
“We are trying to take a different
approach to typical sailboat racing
and strip away as much of the rules as
possible. We want racers to be on the
water in a simple and adventurous
way… We were looking for something
that is a wide open event that puts the
most control in the racer’s hands as
possible and move the race away from
being like America’s Cup -- which is
about who has the most money -- and
focus on the naturalness of being on
the water and the human toil it takes to
journey in this way.”
The race is set to start at
8 a.m. June 4, 2015 in Port Townsend
Bay. There are two phases to the race.
Phase one is from Port Townsend to
Victoria, British Columbia. Racers that
make it across the 40-mile stretch of
open water in the Straight of Juan De
Fuca are qualified to continue with
phase two of the race.
The first portion of the race is designed
to be a single race of its own and
participants that have no intention of
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going on to Alaska are invited to test
their skills.
“The first part of the race acts as a
kind of filter because you have to make
it to Victoria to go on, and it should
single out a few teams that fall out due
to gear failure or whatever comes up.
There are always a few kinks in the first
few days of the voyage that sometimes
make you reconsider the whole thing.”
With the stopover in Victoria,
Beattie eliminated the Canadian
“customs” portion of the race so that
everyone has a fair shot and won’t lose
time going through security.
After going through customs,
racers will start the second phase at
noon on June 7.
There are no safety check-in points
along the way, but racers will have
electronic tracking devices so viewers
can monitor their progress. Racers can
choose their own routes, but they must
pass through two waypoints to qualify:
Seymour Narrows and Bella Bella.
When the first racer reaches the
finish line, a sweep boat will leave
Port Townsend and follow the course,
checking up on stragglers en route to
Ketchikan. Racers will have the choice
of getting in the sweeper or finishing
the race.
“It’s a chance for people to think
about being on the water in ways they
haven’t thought of before while also
considered would apply to race
including a standup paddleboard and
a modified kite board.
One aspect still remains up in the
air: Race organizers still need a sweeper
boat. Beattie is looking for one or two
captains with boats at least 32 feet long
that would like to volunteer service as
the sweeper. Volunteers are asked to
call Northwest Maritime Center in Port
Townsend.
The route takes participants through the
Inside Passage for over 750 unsupported
miles, with only two required waypoints
between Victoria, BC and Ketchican, AK.
building awareness of our nautical
heritage.”
So far, Beattie reports there are 15
teams registered and applications are
coming in every day and from as far as
Europe. Watercrafts range from row/
sail combination crafts to pure sailboats,
as well as multi-hull, and Polynesian
style sailboats. There are also some
racers with watercrafts Beattie never
thin rope. The rudders have Polynesian
figure eight lashings that are reinforced
with epoxy. The team was resourceful
in building materials; they cut a sixinch diameter aluminum mast from
another sailboat to use as the beams
that connects the two hulls. The sail
is a heavy-duty poly tarpaulin. The
boat weights about 300 pounds. They
call her Manu-o-ku: the White Tern that
helps Polynesian navigators realize
they are close to an island.
The biggest challenge in the actual
boat design was space for storage and
building an enclosed area to sleep.
They realized the space between
the bulkheads was large enough for
someone to sleep, so they doctored
the Wharram design to accommodate
storage and sleeping quarters in the
two hulls. They put hatches on top of
the hulls and opened up the bulkheads
so they can stretch out, tailoring the
space to match their sleeping positions
(Nielsen sleeps on his side).
The most absurd aspect of the
boat is that since it’s lashed together,
it deconstructs easily. That’s right, no
trailer for the Manu-o-ku. For their test
launch, Veirs and Nielsen packed the
entire thing on top of a 4Runner. They
said the sail is the most cumbersome
thing to move.
“I think we probably could have
gone a little smaller for the beams but
these boats aren’t fun when the beams
separate from the hull. We don’t want
a beam to fail, so that’s one part of the
boat that’s overbuilt.”
Faces of the race
Seattleites, Thomas Nielsen and
Scott Veirs, have decided to plunge
into the wilderness of the unknown
and race the straits into the Alaskan
heart of darkness. Their name, the Sea
Runners, is inspired by Ivan Doig’s
story, The Sea Runners, that depicts a
time when sheer force and man power
was essential for survival.
Both men have years of sailing
experience and have each had extended
sailing trips of six weeks or more.
They first thought a Beach Cat
style Hobie 16 would suite their needs,
but after a day of sailing on Lake
Washington they changed their minds.
“We pictured ten days of sailing in
open water and realized we would be
too wet and too uncomfortable. Plus,
where would we sleep or put our food?
We decided we needed to have at least
some shelter, ”said Veirs.
The two needed a boat that
equally matched their vision, and
decided to build their own boat: a 17foot James Wharram designed (Hitia
17) Polynesian
catamaran.
The
two
have
been
longtime
fans
of the Wharram
designs
and
have both built
boats of that
style in the past.
The design has
a bi-pod mast
and uses light
materials such as
bamboo for the
tillers and spars.
Sticking
with
true Polynesia
tradition,
the
boat is lashed Sea Runners, Thomas Nielsen and Scott Veirs (left), practicing a
together
with no wind situation on their boat, “Manu-o-ku,” in Veirs’ backyard.
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They have tested
Manu-o-ku on Lake
Washington using a
seven square meter
sail in winds blowing
20 to 25 knots, and
Veirs said the vessel
went about nine knots.
The Sea Runners are
planning on having a
sail twice that size for
the race, depending on
tests done before then.
The team has
made provisions for
an extensive list of
“Manu-o-ku” weighs less than 300 pounds and is 17-feet
circumstances
and
long. The Sea Runners can transport the entire vessel by
issues that might
taking it apart and packing it on a 4Runner.
happen during the
The Sea Runners built the boat in race. For navigation, the team plans
less than a month (250 hours) and for to use an iPod app and bring along
Canadian charts that will be glued to
under $2000.
“We wanted to get through the the undersides of the hull hatches. In
building phase fast so we could start addition, the team will need to pack
testing and make sure this is the design mandatory items such as a SPOT
we want. Thomas is an architect and tracker, VHF radio, sound signal,
project manager, so that really helped, navigation lights and ans approved
and he really cracked the whipped and PFD for everyone on board. For food,
they have opted to for a liquid diet:
put in the long hours.”
olive oil. The substance is rich in
calories and easy to consume. When
they are sick of the oil they plan to cook
high calorie meals using a Jetboil stove
attached to a metal beam via magnet.
Gnats are another issue. June in the
North Country is seething with gnats
so the crew plans on installing netting
in the hull air vents and using head
nets.
Manu-o-ku has been sitting in Veirs’
backyard since December, and the Sea
Runners have been practicing cooking
on the boat and sleeping in the hulls.
“This is a big opportunity for us to
explore one of the most exciting parts
of the sail cruising world and to just get
a lot further and challenge ourselves in
a way that we can’t normally do with
our family. It’s a chance to do some
serious sailing and push our limits.
For us old guys, that is still something
attractive – to see if we can muscle up a
little bit and do something hard.”
Their strategy, of course, hinges
on weather and current speed. They
plan to have one of them sleep, eat or
navigate while the other mans the ship
in two to four hour shifts.
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The Bieker Proa 24 in the shop in Port Townsend.
Photo by Russell Brown
“It’s a really interesting challenge this thing going pretty quick by just
to see the many ways humans can paddling. … There are some really
travel on water better. There are so physically fit people racing, and so
many choices, especially on the sailing we are working on maintenance and
side, but the human power side is really psychological fitness – being cold
attractive from a design perspective mainly.”
and an environmental perspective.”
The Sea Runners hope to be
Aside from sail power, the team completely finished with the boat by
is experimenting with man-powered the end of February so they can hone
means to travel. So far they have their endurance and survival training.
come up with pedal driven option
Another team is also designing
from recycled bike parts. However, and building a vessel specifically for
traditional paddling is their failsafe the race to Alaska. The team is still
method for power if there us no wind.
figuring out a name, but they are made
“You’d be surprised. We can get up of a ship designer/builder, life long
sailors, and an adventurist.
Seattleites, Joe Bersch and Dalton
Bergan, are the sailors on the team
and have been sailing their entire
lives. Bersch has a background in
commercial fishing and started sailing
when he was five. Bergan has trained
for the Olympic sailing team and for a
Volvo International Racing team, and
is a familiar face on racing podiums
around the Pacific Northwest.
Like the Sea Runners, the team is
inspired by the room for ingenuity and
the sense of adventure inherent in the
race.
“I’ve done a lot of racing in my life,
but I’m looking for something out of
the box. It’s good to get some racing
that’s not just around buoys,” said
Bergan.
“I think the inspiration comes from
the unique design of the race. The no
rules -- but a couple very important
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on what kind of boat you are in, the
provisions you take, and the nautical
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get through it,” said Bersch.
The team has decided to construct
a boat specifically made for this
adventure race to Alaska. They chose a
Paul Bieker designed Bieker Proa 24. At
24 feet, the boat should weigh less than
500 pounds and be very fast upwind.
Bersch and Bergan plan to switch
off through the race allowing one to
sleep or navigate while the other sails,
so they’ll basically be single-handing.
They also plan to not pack all their
provisions and make stops along the
way, keeping their expedition weight
low.
Both sailors have only had minimal
experience sailing beyond Vancouver
Island and will be depending on their
team off the Proa for navigation. Two
time Olympic sailing medal winner,
Jonathan McKee will be among the
advisors helping the team along with
Paul Bieker, boat designer, and Erden
Eruc, world record holder for first man
to circumvent the world by bike and
rowboat.
For manpower, the team has
devised a pedal driven, 14-inch, two
blade, carbon fiber propeller. Still, their
main source for propulsion is the wind.
“I think there is no question a sail
vessel has an advantage over a row
powered vessel for this race. There are
certainly times when a row vessel will
be better, but that will be a very small
window. Anytime there is a breeze it
will make it hard for paddles. In calm
situations we may need to pedal 24
hours a day, but we feel good about the
pedal driven unit. That being said, we
have no intention of pedaling all the
way to Ketchikan,” said Bersch.
Bergan anticipates the row/sail
combination boats and man powered
boats will initially have a leg up over
the sail boats early in the race, but
further north when the waters open up
the sails will prevail.
“I expect some good wind later
in the race, and it will probably get
stormier and windy -- a little tricky after
Bella Bella. At some point it gets pretty
scary up north in the storms if it gets to
40 to 50 knots. A big challenge will be
knowing when to be conservative and
when to push it,” said Bergan.
The team hopes to discover all
these racing aspects in time, but they
are facing their biggest challenge before
the race even starts: financing the boat.
Renowned and respected boat
builder, Russell Brown, owner of Port
Townsend WaterCraft, is building the
Proa 24 in Port Townsend.
So far the hull is nearly completed
but the team is looking for sponsorship
to finish the job and finance the race.
Bersch said that with sails, running
boards, rigging, and navigational
equipment the cost of the Proa is over
$30,000.
“It’s classic meets high-tech. …
Essentially the boat was designed for
this race. They are lightweight and sail
close to the wind,” said Bersch.
If they do find sponsorship the
team plans to race to benefit two
charities, SeaShare and Blue H2O.
“I think the first enormous
challenge is getting to the starting line.
In our minds we are fully committed
to do the race. Financially we are still
focused on obtaining sponsorship for
the cost of participation and to finish
the boat. If that doesn’t happen we will
have to pull the plug,” said Bersch.
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Is this the first sailing magazine
you’ve read? Maybe you’ve been
subscribing for years. You’re reading
articles about boats. You’re admiring
photos of exotic places: the Caribbean,
the South Pacific, the Med, the Inside
Passage…the middle of an ocean.
There’s the latest equipment, local
knowledge and skills. But what’s this
article about? There’s nothing to buy
here. There are no photos. It’s not the
kind that most magazines will print.
If going cruising is your dream,
you’ve likely imagined the logistics
to make it come true. Maybe you’ll
rent your home out while you cruise,
or sell it like I did. Find storage for
your “stuff.” And you’ll have to find
a boat. Having spent my career in the
industry, I may have been a little ahead
at that. When I saw the right boat, I
knew it. Even if you have similar luck,
note that I then spent 10 months and
half her price getting her the way I
wanted before taking off. During this
time my company went bankrupt. So I
took my cue. October already felt late
for heading south from Seattle.
By the standards of lifetime
cruisers, my sailing has been kid’s
stuff. While I’ve sailed most of my life,
I’ve only managed a few extended
passages. One month into what would
become a 13-month voyage, I called
a friend in tears. “I’m doing exactly
what I’ve wanted all my life to do…
and I’m not happy. What’s wrong with
me?” He answered that there usually
is a difference between a dream and its
reality. Okay, I was no longer the young
man who had dreamed of this, my life
had long since changed. Didn’t I know
that already? Another friend, who had
cruised for years, told me to relax. The
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changes that led me to the horizon
were huge. He told me to give myself
time to adjust, and to not feel trapped.
I could turn around anytime and be
glad for what I had tasted. Constantly
“taking my pulse” to see if I was happy
wasn’t going to help.
I had worked hard on the boat.
But what work had I done on myself?
Hadn’t I heard that the singlehanded ocean racers attend seminars
on the challenges that lay ahead psychologically and emotionally as
well as nautically and physically? The
further I went, the more I understood
the saying, “Wherever you go, there
you are.” As much as I discovered new
places, met dear people, butchered a
new language, the unknowns I sought
“out there” were matched by the
unknowns “inside” of me. Sometimes I
had to ask, “what the hell am I doing out
here?’” Leaving behind home, family
and friends; risking seasickness, safety,
sleep deprivation and loneliness…for
what?
When I was a child we had one
little black and white TV and we were
limited to watching one hour per day.
No, we couldn’t skip one day to have
two hours the next, but there were
a few exceptions to this rule. One
exception was the occasional National
Geographic Special (they didn’t
have their own channel back then). I
remember the whole family watching
Jacques Cousteau and the good ship
Calypso, a rafting trip down the Grand
Canyon, and seeing Machu Pichu. I was
the only kid I knew who got depressed
by these specials, because I wasn’t in
them. Instead? Well, at least I was on
the Gulf coast of Florida growing up
around boats.
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This scenario gave a powerful
subliminal message: that adventure
and exploration are admirable,
worthwhile and exceptional. Discovery
appeared heroic. The horizon might
even provide a communion with life
itself and the universe… What I am
describing here is part of MY interior
landscape (or seascape, as the case
may be). My guess is that while our
details are unique to each of us, our
interior spaces have a surprising lot in
common. What created the impressions
inside of you, and what ripples go out
from there to drive the rest of your
life? If your ‘self’ will be the one thing
you meet everywhere you go, maybe
it makes sense to pay at least as much
attention to that self as to your other
logistics.
Circumstances seemed to conspire
to let this dream out of me. Once
it became possible to head for the
horizon…I HAD to do it. Facing this
necessity, I had to accept its costs. They,
like any benefits, were simply among
the unknowns I sought. I wasn’t getting
any younger. If I waited to go until I
got everything “dialed in”… I really
would never leave. At some point I
had to give up trying to shape what
was to come and accept being shaped
by it. Who knew when or how this
window of opportunity would close?
The alternative was to regret not going
when I could have and to wonder if I
really could have pulled it off. The only
way to find out was to go, to let nothing
stop me, not even my own doubts. No
one likes regrets... Finally, I went.
If my sanity was saved…it was
by keeping a blog. Blogging was my
way of keeping in touch with my
community. I described for them where
I was, how the last leg had gone, and
what I was experiencing. These entries
bled over from sights and sounds into
thoughts and feelings. Why was I away
from the people I loved? And so alone?
What was I looking for? A belonging?
A trust? Some questions are too big to
answer, deservedly so. Was I having
fun? Communing with porpoise. Awed
by stars. Skinny dipping in the middle
of an ocean. Dialoguing with winds
and waves. Yes. But, sailing provides a
strange version of romance. One based
in an indifferent reality. There were
hard parts too. And life, by remaining
a mystery, draws us on.
Blogging, I covered pages and
pages about attention and intention,
the delicate and powerful, the fleeting
and enduring, about a balance between
living life and giving into it; about the
quantity of decisions ashore versus
their quality offshore (where there are
fewer and they are more important to
you); about sailors in little boats on
infinite seas; about getting drunk back
ashore…with relief or with longing to
go back to sea? Usually by the time
I got back to internet access, I had
pared those pages down to something
The horizon might
even provide a
communion with life
itself and the universe.
coherent. From my friends’ comments
I realized that the internal territory I
shared was at least as meaningful as the
photos I sent. I found some perspective
there… and so did they. The blog
became more and more important to
me. Wrapping it up proved bittersweet.
What have I learned that might
serve you? Some of us meet life and
are met by it anywhere, anytime.
Others of us go climbing, or to the
symphony, or sailing. Whether your
dream is marriage, parenting, home
ownership, a career or travel, realize
that its reality will be different from
what you envision. If fulfilling a
dream isn’t about what you envision,
what is it about? A friend wrote “it’s
about opening your arms to life and
saying ‘show me what you’ve got!’”
I have to add that it’s about showing
life what you’ve got. After all, the best
relationships are mutual and intimate.
It’s about not only finding yourself
worthy of life… but life worthy of
you. I know that sounds arrogant, but
I also know of no more instructive
classroom in humility than that offered
on the ocean. Whatever I learn, I offer
it to you with a great deal of gratitude.
And THAT may have been what I was
looking for. Fulfillment itself turns out
to be about something deeper than
happiness...maybe even deeper than
the sea.
Jon Howe helped at his family’s
chandlery, charter and sales business
while growing up. His first job was in a
boatyard. He later worked in a sail loft.
He first professionally skippered at 19
out of Marblehead. Coast Guard licensed
since 1980, he taught sailing, managed a
charter fleet, and has been a yacht broker
and delivery skipper. For more info see
yachtsbyjon.com
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2015 International 14 Worlds
Royal Geelong Yacht Club Victoria, Australia
by Evan Sjostedt
Pacific Northwest sailor, Evan Sjostedt,
is seeing the world from a boat, and he's
not in the Navy. The Seattle University
student, and member of the "American
Youth Sailing Force" is a sought after crew
on small boats and big sleds alike. If you
talk to Evan, you're sure to learn that he
LOVES the International 14. He gives us
this report after spending much of January
in Geelong, Australia for the I-14 Worlds,
representing the PNW!
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The last three weeks for me were
spent blasting around Corio Bay in
Geelong, Australia on the wire of
USA 1187, an International 14, getting
dragged downwind with a unlimited
size spinnaker and kept waterborne,
not airborne, by the hydrofoil on the
rudder. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club
held the 2015 International 14 Worlds
from January 3-17, the showcase event
for the most advanced two man racing
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dinghy out there. The 14 is the oldest
ISAF-recognized dinghy class, with a
hundred plus years of tradition and
development. The open development
of this class is first evident in the boat
park, as people wet-sand seven-foot
daggerboards and gently handle
carbon fiber rigging. On the water, the
speeds upwind and downwind also
impress. In breeze, we push twelve
knots upwind and blast downwind at
twenty plus around a grueling twentyfive mile racetrack.
The 14 Worlds begins with two
days of team racing, which historically
was the format of the championships.
For most of us on the four boats of
Team North America, we have never
team raced, much less on a skiff.
Teams turned out to be a blast, with
dial downs prestart and boats in 1st
place circling back to attack both
upwind and downwind. The best
part of teams, however, is the Awards
Ceremony. Everyone feigns civility for
a few hours for dinner and the trophy
ceremony, then it’s game on. Each year
after awards, as is tradition, each fourboat team must present a skit or game
- always involving heavy drinking.
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did not have enough boats for team
racing, so the legendary Jungle Fire
would have to wait for the final night
of Individual Worlds.
Once the hangover from Teams
night wore off, the real business started.
Individual Worlds is a one race per day
format, with two reaching legs and a
course length over 25 miles. Over the
seven days of racing, we saw breeze
from every single direction; from 10
knots to 35 knots, all kinds of weather,
flat water, steep chop, days with so
many jellyfish you could walk on them,
and days with seaweed covering the
foils. Corio Bay was an exceptional
race course simply because it was so
challenging, as well as the frequent
glamour days of fast sailing there.
Photos courtesy of
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Center photo courtesy of
Evan & Terry while racing.
The International 14 goes
as fast as a TP52 around
the course, contains more
controls on the rig, sails,
and foils, and must all be
done with two people, not
15. One day on a 14 will
teach most sailors more
about sailing well than
any other boat, even if
you spend the day upside
down. The British and
Looking down the results at the
end of the regatta, the first American
team, Terry and I, sit in 23rd. We put an
entire year of training in, practicing or
racing at least once a month on a topnotch Kris Henderson built Bieker 6.
I am not disappointed in our result, I
am stoked to see how far we can raise
the level of the 14 fleet in the US at the
next Worlds.
This brings me to the main message
in this article. Skiff sailing, and in
general, fast boat sailing in America
is drowning. Fewer and fewer kids are
growing up to sail fast, technical boats
like the International 14, and there is
only one sailing program in the US
that provides skiffs for kids to learn.
Instead, too much importance is being
put on keelboats and college sailing.
Australian 14 fleets dominated because
they sail every weekend with ten or
more other 14’s. This raises the bar for
everyone in the fleet, and is what we
need to see in the US.
In short, I think a paradigm shift
needs to occur in American sailing. A
focus sailing on fast boats, like the 29er,
the 14 Footers, the 18 Footers, and the
49er and doing well on the international
stage in these boats, needs to take
over America’s current obsession with
professional keelboat racing, match
racing, and college sailing. What
can be better than hanging from the
trapeze puck of a 14 at twenty knots
as ten other 14’s come screaming into
a leeward mark?
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Goosebumps
Sailboat Races
February 1, 8 & 15
For the 27th year, the Winter
Goosebumps Sailboat Race Series will
be held on Lake Union in February. It
is jointly sponsored by Seattle Singles
Yacht Club and Northwest Riggers
Yacht Club.
The Goosebumps Races are a sixrace series. Come to any one event
or come to all of them. This is a forfun race series. There is no advance
registration, no fees, no handicapping
and no protests. Participants must sail
and check in with the Committee Boat
before the first start, the course will be
posted on the sign board.
For more information, see us on
Facebook at “Goosebumps Race,”
or on the web at www.ssyc.com and
www.nwriggers.com If you have
questions, call Elly Cyr (425) 501-4006
or Jack Lanham (206) 719-4084.
Orcas Island Yacht Club
Winter Shaw Island Race
February 15
Anacortes YC
Girts Rekevics Memorial
Foul Weather Race
February 22
The Foul Weather Race is open to
all yachts. The event consists of a race
from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, San
Juan Island, a distance of 19.5 nm. In
addition to the formal race, we hope
to be competing again with our friends
from the north for the Stanley Thermos
Cup this year.
We also encourage all cruisers
to join the racers Friday night at the
Anacortes Yacht Club House for a
social hour and Saturday night at the
San Juan Island Yacht Club.
For more information, check
www.anacortesyachtclub.com
The race will be the Sunday during
President's weekend. The start and
finish is in front of the historic Orcas
Hotel where the awards banquet will be
held. Nearby West Sound Marina will
host the race boats. One design fleets
will be accommodated.
Contact Jimmy Roser (360) 376-3236
jimmyandrobin@robbinsusa.com
Seattle Laser Races
February 7-8: Frigid Digit Regatta
March 1: Frostbite #6 at Shilshole
March 22: Frostbite #7 at Sand Point
For more information check:
http://seattlelaserfleet.org
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February 28
This is a US Sailing One Day Club
Judge Seminar required for initial
certification as a US Sailing Club Judge.
Some protest committee experience
is helpful, but not required. The
objectives of the club judge program
are to improve the quality, consistency
and fairness of protest hearings and
results, at the club level.
Topics in the club judge program
include: deriving a set of facts from
testimony, managing a hearing with
proper procedures, applying applicable
rules, and arriving at conclusions and a
decision. The seminar will concentrate
on three areas of development: Mock
Hearings, Part 2 rules, Part 5 and
Appendix M rules. Testing is on-line
after the seminar on your own within
nine days. The head instructor for this
seminar is Charlie Macaulay, Judge.
Charlie has led a number of seminars
over the years. Charlie is a member
of the PIYA Appeals Committee and
was Regional Administrative Judge
and has served as a member of the
US Sailing Judges Committee. Coinstructor is Wayne Balsiger, Judge
and the Regional Administrative Judge
for Area L, a member of the US Sailing
Judges Committee and a member of the
PIYA Appeals Committee.
Held at Anacortes Yacht Club,
611 Rotary Park Lane, Anacortes,
WA 98221. Seminar 830 - 1700. Cost
includes continental breakfast, lunch,
beverages, handout materials and test
processing. US Sailing membership is
required to attend this seminar. You
need to have the current The Racing
Rules of Sailing for the seminar
Advanced registration is required.
Registration and payment by February
23th, is on the Judge Seminar Calendar
http://tiny.cc/ussailingjudge
For additional information about
the seminar, contact Chris White
cweyes@me.com Registration
questions: raceadmin@ussailing.org
or phone (401) 683-0800 x 640.
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CYC Seattle
Center Sound Series
March 7, 14 & 28
West Sound Sailing
Association Races
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle’s
C e n t e r S o u n d S e r i e s k i c k s o ff
March 7th, with the Blakely Rock Race,
followed by Scatchet Head on March
14th, and the Three Tree Race on March
28th. Races are open to One Design,
PHRF and IRC Fleets and Casual Class
sailors of all experience levels. Races
start off Shilshole Bay at 10:00 am and
usually finish late afternoon. The CYC
clubhouse is open Friday evening and
Saturday after racing for socializing,
food and drinks. Awards Presentation
follows racing on March 28th after the
last race of the series.
For more information and to
register, call CYC at (206) 789-1919, or
visit www.cycseattle.org.
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
is one of the oldest and largest yacht
clubs in the Pacific Northwest. With
more than 500 members, CYC plays
a leading role in sailing activities in
the region.
Attention Yacht Clubs
& Race Committees!
48° North‘s Annual
Coast Guard Meeting
March 12
On Thursday, March 12, from
6:30-8:00 pm (social begins at 6:00 pm),
at the 48° North office, right behind
West Marine at Shilshole. For info call
48 North at (206) 789-7350 or email:
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If you have any questions about
maritime (race) event permits, VTS rules
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February 28: Port Madison
Jim Depue Memorial Race
March 28: Port Orchard
Annual Spring Shakedown
April 18: West Sound Corinthian
Rich Passage Ramble
April 25: Poulsbo Invitational
Contact (360) 769-8303 or email,
twoshay12@outlook.com or wscyc.net
West Vancouver YC
Southern Straits
April 2-5
The West Vancouver Yacht Club's
Southern Straits Yacht Race offers
sailors the unique opportunity to
compete in an overnight distrance race
around Georgia Strait, and is proud
to be a qualifier for the 2015 Van Isle
360. With four different course length
options, “Straits” provides a weekend
of sailing to suit every experience.
Visit www.southernstraits.ca
CSR Marine Title Sponsor
2015 Melges 24 National
Championship
August 7-9
With a host of Melges 24 teams
from all over the U.S.A. already
pre-committed to racing at the 2015
Melges 24 U.S. National Championship
scheduled to take place at the Gorge
and hosted by the Columbia Gorge
Racing Association, the U.S. Melges 24
Class Association is thrilled to welcome
CSR Marine as the event's main title
sponsor/partner.
In 2012, CSR Marine had also
partnered with the USMCA to support
its marquee event of the year.
“The Gorge is the absolute perfect
location for the next event and CSR
Marine a continued, valued partner,”
said Manfred Schmiedl, USMCA
Pacific Northwest District Governor
and 2015 National Championship
Event Chairman.
For info and registration check:
www.regattanetwork.com
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PARTNERSHIPS
2005 CATALINA 310
1/3 LLC PARTNERSHIP
Meticulously maintained and upgraded 2 cabin cruiser.
$250/month covers all costs including moorage,
insurance, annual upgrades, and maintenance. Current
surplus of over $2,000 in joint account adds to value.
2014 North 135 Genoa, mainsail with Dutchman flaking,
2 asymmetrical spinnakers with sock. AP, wind, depth,
speed, 12” MFD. Walk-thru transom, RIB Honda OB.
Contact Dave at (206) 819-4017.
FUSION 40 CATAMARAN
Composite performance cruising catamaran. Yanmar
30 hp Saildrives, Hydronic heating, LED Garmin
instruments, Harken equipped. 3 cabins, 2 heads. Three
burner stove/oven, fridge & freezer. Teak/ holly flooring,
cherry cabinets & plentiful storage throughout. Sail away
in comfort & style. (604) 465-1662 bmax242@yahoo.ca
38’ STEEL OFFSHORE SAILBOAT
Steel hulled sloop built in France to the Kurlande
38 design. Go anywhere boat ready for the next
adventure. $110,000 obo. For more info visit:
http://38sailboatforsale.webs.com
5220
4927
5645
BOAT PARTNERSHIP: SANTANA 27
SHILSHOLE BAY MARINA
Cheapest and easiest way to get out on the water
anywhere! $100/month, 1-year commitment. Covers
moorage and insurance, shared dock keys. Santana 27
with auto-furler, good sails (main recently refurbished),
bottom painted 2013, moored at Shilshole Bay Marina.
Shared use of the boat with reservations done by group
email. Must be able to sail competently. VERY open
to racing this spring/summer. You are responsible
for damage to boat not covered by insurance. For
all else, we share costs on repairs and do upgrades
on a voluntary basis. This is a true partnership. All
accounting and financing is visible to, and shared among
all partners. Email me to schedule a tour of the boat.
domsuciu@gmail.com
1983 CAL 35
Great sailing boat with roomy, comfortable interior.
Proven offshore vet. Sail her to Mexico or the San
Juan’s. Max-Prop, electric windlass, Monitor windvane,
8 sails, self-tailing winches, autopilot. Force 10 stove,
fridge/freezer, hot/cold pressure water, separate
shower and more. $41,500. (206) 947-7074 or
email 1983cal35@gmail.com
1956 S&S CUTTER
Beautiful 58’ Sparkman and Stephens/ Spaulding
cutter (originally yawl). Built in Tacoma, 1956.
Bronze fastened mahogany on oak, teak decks,
comfortable deckhouse with inside helm. 80 hp Perkins.
$90,000 cdn. Contact sabrinayacht1956@gmail.com
5620
5626
CAPE GEORGE 36
World cruising equipped sailboat waiting for you in
the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. Sailed in New
Zealand, Mexico, and South America. Price $43,000
obo. For information call (503) 805-9954 or see
www.sailboatlistings.com/view/33428
5641
5635
BOATS FOR SALE
39’ WOODEN CUSTOM CUTTER
39’ custom designed cutter built 1931. Structurally
rebuilt in the 1990’s. Needs cosmetic work, possible
interior update. Full set Dacron sails, cotton square
rig. $25,000. (360) 424-7107 rmbeau@comcast.net
50’ SEARAKER CENTER COCKPIT, 1977
Ed Monk design, built in Tacoma. Hull #5. Perfect
family cruiser. 3 cabins, 2 heads, private owner’s
cabin. $115,000. Boat in Mexico. For info visit
http://bcgypsy44.wix.com/victoria
5640
5562
MORGAN 27
Great weekend cruiser, excellent condition, good racing
history, PHRF 198, 48° North Top 20, 2004, #16. UK,
Ullman, North sails; Harken, Anderson, Gauer, Lewmar
equipment. VHF, knotmeter, depth sounder, compass,
lifelines 2011, standing rigging 2014. 9.9, 4 Stroke
Evinrude. $17,000 obo. Call (206) 842-8560 or email
depthsounder66@gmail.com
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1983 WAUQUIEZ GLADIATEUR
33’ SLOOP
Great coastal and offshore boat. Ready to sail. Go to
www.quest33.info for pictures and details. Contact
(707) 832-3734 or krs1147@aol.com
5550
February 2015
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HUTTON 36 • STEEL • GO NOW
36’ Steel Bluewater Cutter.
Ready to Go.
Safe • Solid • Comfortable.
View in Port Townsend.
Contact www.svbluewater.com $65,000.
5648
Classified
CLASSIC BURMESE TEAK SLOOP
Built in Hong Kong 1938, 35’. New deck, mast rebuilt
2010. Laminated teak frames 6” centers copper rivets
& roves. Yanmar 2GM20 rebuilt 2012. Blue Sea breaker
panel. Solid fuel stove, kerosene range. VHF, depth
sounder, radar, autopilot, lifesling, SL555 windlass,
200’ 5/16” chain, Avon inflatable. Sweet sailer.
$35,000. Contact pwilling(at)telcomplus(dot)net
Classified
2000 25’ TRUANT CLASS SAILBOAT
Built by the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
Gaff rigged main with double reefs, storm jib, jib and
140% Genoa. 7 hp, Westerbeke diesel with 4 gallon
fuel tank. Cruising speed is 4.5 kts. Located in Lake
Union, Seattle. $16,000. Contact (206) 419-4518 or
email bbarnes@clarkdg.com
5604
5563
BENETEAU 423 2007
Like new and ready to go ($195,000). She has all the
gear to make sailing fun, safe and easy. Raymarine
MFD electronics, wireless remote, sonar, bow thruster,
electric primary winches, hydronic heat, entertainment
package (stereo, DVD, television), inflatable with
Honda outboard, davit system, a complete enclosure
for comfortable year round sailing. For a complete list
of equipment and photos call (360) 402-0685 or email
MichaelSStewart@comcast.net
Classified
2010 Lagoon 400
S2 Owners Model
Cruise loaded and Northwest equipped.
Fully enclosed cockpit, diesel hydronic
cabin heat throughout, 3 cabins with
3 heads & showers, crew quarters, Twin
Yanmar diesels, full electronics, RIB
dinghy with 15 hp Honda on davit, elec.
winch for sail control. MUCH MORE!
Charter eligible......................... $445,000
Wes (800) 677-7245
Wes@sanjuansailing.com
San Juan Sailing ~ Bellingham, WA
1978 ETCHELLS 22
Etchells 22 in fair shape, $2,500. Hull #388. Full
sail compliment. Needs major running rigging
improvements. Good daysailer or beer-can racer. Marine
survey completed in 2012. Includes excellent trailer.
(360) 714-8891 sailpaddleandrow@gmail.com
5650
JASON 35 - MUST SELL!
Priced $9,500 below 2014 survey - $30,000! Good boat,
but must sell. Will credit buyer airfare Seattle-Juneau.
Beta Marine engine, dripless shaft seal, ready to go.
More at AlaskaJason35@gmail.com
5547
5435
SAN JUAN 21 WITH TRAILER
1976 Hull High rig, 2 mains, jib, roller furled jib,
spinnaker and pole, 2 anchors, 4 stroke Honda. New
clean interior e-mail therbenito@gmail.com
5637
1993 NAUTICAT 35
This unique two-cabin pilothouse with a sloop rig
and fin keel was designed by Nauticat of Finland to
emphasize sailing capabilities. It has a beautiful teak
interior rarely found in boats of this era, but with limited
exterior woodwork and molded nonskid decks, you will
have more time for sailing. It is loaded with coastal
cruising gear: 50 hp Yanmar 4JH2E, 630 amp hours of
AGM batteries, Hydrovane self-steering, Icom M710
SSB. New main and genoa, watermaker, Furuno radar,
chartplotter with AIS, new thru-hulls and bottom paint
in 2013. $155,000. Portland, OR. Call (503) 290-9606
or email nauticat35@hotmail.com
4536
22’ EDEL 665
Edel 665 22’ sailboat with single axle trailer. Solid,
trailerable, cruising sailboat, perfect for the San Juan’s.
Interior needs some tidying. Boat comes with a set of
used cruising sails. $3,000. For more photos please
contact officers@wwusailing.org - All proceeds benefit
the Western Washington University Sailing Team.
5638
SABRE 32 RACER CRUISER
NEW ENGINE
1986. Excellent condition. No deferred maintenance.
New engine, transmission, exhaust 2013. North Sails.
Teak and holly interior. Pressure H20, Max-Prop, new
Lazy Jacks. Lots more. $49,500. See pics and specs
at http://www.sabre32.smugmug.com (360) 621-9696
5565
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Classified
38’ Morgan 1979
The Morgan 382 was designed by Ted Brewer.
A cruising design with a long fin keel, internal
ballast and a skeg protected rudder & prop.
Sea kindly motion but with good performance.
“Star” has been surveyed along with Yanmar
engine survey showing oil sample “Normal.”
Bulkhead diesel cabin heat, refrigeration,
propane galley, solar panel, dinghy davits,
electric anchor windlass, GPS/plotter, Radar,
Autopilot, depth, VHF, Spinnaker, Roller furling
jib, Extensive Spares, & MORE!........$32,000
Wes (800) 677-7245
Wes@sanjuansailing.com
San Juan Sailing ~ Bellingham, WA
Classified
26’ INTERNATIONAL FOLKBOAT (IF)
Swedish fiberglass full keel beauty. Great shape,
low maintenance. New mainsail, dodger, sailcover,
and cushions. Full boat cover. VHF, CQR, LEDs,
and custom galley. Recent haulout with bottom
paint. 9.8 Tohatsu. $9,000. Rick (206) 718-8230 or
email loon3103@gmail.com
Classified
26’ REINELL SAILBOAT 1974
Built in Marysville, WA for the Puget Sound. Strongly
rebuilt 2 axle trailer. Ready to cruise, 9.9 Suzuki sail,
depth, plotter, GPS, autopilot, stove, enclosed head.
6’ head room, sleeps 5. $6,200. Portland, OR. Contact
(503) 756-1617 or 26reinellsailboat@centurylink.net
5649
5644
1983 38’ CATALINA
Classic Sparkman & Stephens design. Well maintained.
Sails in excellent condition. 24 hp universal diesel
engine. New refrigeration. Propane range and
110/extractor hot water. Great liveaboard! Recently
surveyed. $25,000. (360) 319-7358
4671
42’ UNIFLITE
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Tired of the weather? Move to the exquisite tropical
weather of the Florida Keys. Will trade my comfortable
42’ Uniflite liveaboard cruiser for your sailboat on
the Puget Sound or $45,000. This wonderful setup
contains: anchored to a giant cement slab, great
dockage, vehicle parking, garbage disposal, pump out,
water and exquisite tropical weather, all for free. Every
needed facility nearby in Key Largo. View photo’s at
www.johnhitchcockministries.blogspot.com click
on “our life on Southern Cross.” Contact John at
(786) 877-1305 or email at evangelfires@gmail.com
5652
1981 50’ NAUTOR
Ketch rig, Perkins 6M, autopilot, watermaker, Zodiac
life raft. Good sail inventory, spares and tools included,
strong ocean cruiser. Needs refit, lying Maine. $110,000.
Contact douglas_bragg@yahoo.ca
5642
1978 PETERSON 33 CHITA
Performance cruiser built in Japan. Beautiful wood
interior. Yanmar 3GM30, radar, windlass, propane
stove/fireplace/BBQ, VHF, GPS, AGMs, autopilot,
good canvas, upgrades (wiring and windows,
ect.). Lots of sailing gear, call for specs. $28,000.
Rick (206) 718-8230 or email loon3103@gmail.com
1996 CATALINA MK2
Lovely, well maintained & equipped version of the
popular MK2. Raymarine C80 chartplotter, radar,
windlass, SSB, below decks autopilot, full cover, dinghy,
2 hp outboard and much more. Located Blaine, WA.
For more information visit http://tiny.cc/Catalina36
or call (360) 332-3346. $78,500
5636
5644
1986 C&C 38 MK III RACER/CRUISER
1986 “Sailing World” Boat of the Year. Great sails,
gear, bottom, electronics for racing. Comfort,
stove/oven, H/C, fridge, new furler, plotter, heat, RIB
for cruising. $68,900. Contact jneesz@yahoo.com or
(360) 437-9605 for details.
3129
28’ ALERION EXPRESS
Fast, agile, beautiful boat! Includes: gennaker,
spinnaker, club jib and 2 sets of sails. Full cover, 3 self
tailing winches, radar, life lines, teak sole, GPS, wind/
speed/depth gauges & head. Well maintained, always
covered. $50,000 obo. Sausalito, CA. Learn more at
alerionexp.com or call (415) 302-6153
1949 RHODES SLOOP
1949 Phil Rhodes Windward 34 Sloop. LOA 34’6”,
beam 8’6”, draft 5’2”. Carvel fir planking over oak
frames,Yanmar 2GM diesel less than 100 hours. Garmin
GPS, ice box, alcohol stove, Webasto heater, porta potti,
3 sails, Rocna anchor, Lofran manual windlass, below
waterline recorked and refastened last summer, ready to
sail. Asking $32,000. Located in Port Townsend. Contact
Bill (360) 379-6625 or email brockbb66@gmail.com
5330
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ROLL-UP AVON DINGHY
WITH MOTOR
Lightly used 1995 9’ AVON roll-up dinghy with cover,
under-seat storage bag, 2 fuel tanks, fuel line, small
anchor/chain, bow bag, Mercury 8 hp. $1,850. Call
Bruno (206) 310-2400
5621
22’ CAULKINS BARTENDER
Custom 22’ cuddy cabin, NW heritage, seaworthy
design, stout construction. Marine ply/epoxy hull &
deck, teak & mahogany trim. FWC 350 Chevy inboard,
low hours, cockpit canvas. Like new galv trailer, stored
indoors. Excellent condition throughout, great NW
sport fisher. Located Bellingham, Wa. Photos available.
$18,000 (360) 961-2346 or Wcstevens@lfsinc.com
5627
Gig Harbor
Boat Works
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851-2126
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30’ SURF RESCUE BOAT
Built for the USCG to transit harbor entrances during
close out conditions. Powered by a new V6 92Turbo
aspirated Detroit Diesel, unlike original SRB’s “03” has
a rotating belted seat, windshield and top, 2 solar panels
with charge monitoring system, 2 batteries, GPS, radar
and an auto helm. Able to blast along at over 30 mph
or idle at 8 mph using less than 1.5 gph. This is one
of only a few that did not get recalled and dismantled.
Asking $30,000, will entertain offers. Contact
(831) 601-8265 or email maldemar@aol.com
5622
Dinghies
7001 Seaview Ave N.W.
(Shilshole Bay Marina in Port of Seattle Building)
Instruction
Tethys
Offshore Sailing for Women
Nancy Erley, Instructor
206.789.5118
nancy@tethysoffshore.com www.tethysoffshore.com
Minto
Classic 9’ Sailing Dinghy
New Contruction
(360) 357-4999
Richpassage.com
minto@richpassage.com
Starts February 9th: The same class taught over 8
weeks on Mondays and Thursdays. Classes will
be taught at the Everett Yacht Club.
Email: rifangela@msn.com
Ph: Angela Rifner (360) 435-4833
About Boating Safely
Replacement Parts
Restoration
Boating Skills & Seamanship
Starts February 26th: 12 week course, 7-9 pm,
Tuesday evenings. This class covers all aspects
of boating, and is good for both novice and experienced boaters. Class fee is $55 or $75 for two
sharing a book. Classes will be taught at Chuck
Olson Chevrolet Auxiliary Classroom.
Email: Boatclasses@hotmail.com
Ph: Mike Lowe (425) 743-9295
SEATTLE - TACOMA
ASA Classes * Club * Lease * Vacations
20% OFF 2015 101 and 103 classes
Enroll by Feb. 15th
Instructor Mike Rice
800-487-2454
www.pugetsoundsailing.com
www.48North.com
February 2015
This is the seminar version of the class above
and is taught from 8:30am-5:00pm with sessions
available on the first Saturday of each month from
February to October except July (2nd Saturday) at
the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. Class
fee is $25.
Email: rifangela@msn.com
Ph: Angela Rifner (360) 435-4833
For other class dates check: http://tiny.cc/CGAux
Both classes meet the
educational requirements for
the WA State Boaters Card.
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MOORAGE
Professional Services
Professional Services
WARBASS WAY MARINA
30’ & 50’ open slips from $6.00 per foot
restrooms, showers, laundry, parking
Located in Friday Harbor
Philip at (206) 499-1234 or (360) 370-7001
5432
FREMONT BOAT CO.
North Lake Union moorage since 1916.
Great sailboat moorage!
Quiet, protected floating piers (20’ - 80’)
Gates and shower. Call our friendly on-site office.
(206) 632-0152
ANACORTES MARINA
Annual moorage available now:
32’ to 80’ Open and 32’ to 60’ Covered slips.
In town rental slips w/security gates, mini storage,
full service boat yard, fuel dock & pump out on site.
Anacortesmarina.com or (360) 293-4543
Serving the Boating Community Since 1955
Toll Free 1-800-494-7200
• Yachts - Pleasure or Charter
• Marine Related Business
• World Wide Coverage Available
12106 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Fax 425-334-2950 425-334-7200
Poulsbo, WA
Boat Cushions & Canvas
CLEANING & REPAIR
Resew • Zippers • Clear Plastic
Foam • Water Proofing • New
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5015 15th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107
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Oil Change Pump
Dip Stick
Fuel Oil Filter
Raw Water Pump
Fuel Lift Pump
360-779-7762 or 360-509-0178
Model Shown
BD1005 28HP
Deer Harbor Marina On Beautiful Orcas Island
Year round monthly moorage rate $8 /ft. Winter monthly
moorage rate $5/ft. 125 permanent & guest moorage slips,
30-amp power, fresh water, laundry, restrooms/showers, pumpout, gas/diesel. Deli & snack bar; groceries. Whale watching,
kayak tours, bike rentals and access to Kenmore Air Transportation.
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THUNDERBIRD MARINA
www.taylorsails.com
erictaylorsails@gmail.com
Mac’s CUSTOM CANVAS & MARINE UPHOLSTERY
BETA MARINE
LIBERTY BAY MARINA
40’ - 48’ - 60’ open slips.
Great location.
Restrooms, Showers.
• 25+ years of experience •
Specializing in
Marine Heating,
Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration
Cliff Valentine
cliff@nwmarineair.com
(206) 548-1306
Check Us Out at
www.nwmarineair.com
We specialize in marine heat pumps,
A/C systems, refrigeration, and water makers.
We also carry an assortment of
portable freezers and wine coolers for your
entertainment needs on the go!
Lube Oil Filter
What a concept!
It is engineered to be serviced easily!
Beta Marine Superb Propulsion Engines,
using Kubota Diesel, From 10-90 HP including
our famous Atomic 4 replacements.
Also available: Marine Generators up to 30 kw
Adler Barbour
Oregon Marine Industries
P.O. #91387, Portland, OR 97291
503-647-0009 fax 503-647-0010
email: OMI@integra.net
Ben Thomas Oregon Dealer
Sales & Service
• Electronics Installation
• Electrical Systems & Design
• Captain for Hire, Charter, Delivery
• Master 50 Ton Inland-OUPV Near Coastal
• Commercial Assistance Towing, Aux Sail Endorsements
Captain Kirk A. Peterson
Ph/Voice 425-652-2651
petersonmarine@hotmail.com
Seattle’s Best Marina Atmosphere
Open & Covered Moorage
From $10.50 per foot
info@thunderbirdmarina.com
New docks with 30 & 50 amp power,
Spectacular view of the city!
Bruce @ 206-849-1909
Nancy Anderson - Seattle
c. 206/669-0329 • sureritesigns@aol.com
www.sureritesigns.com
March issue deadline:
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BALANCE THAT YACHT!
Lead bars and Lead shot,
for your ballast needs. We deliver!
Robbins Metal and Supply LLC
(206) 786-3369 • fred@robbinsmetal.com
www.BoatBallast.com
• Rotary Swaging • Roller Furlings • Life Lines
• Mast Repair • Standing Rigging
(360) 293-1154
Classified
Marine Equipment
ODOR-FREE DISHCLOTHS,
SELF-CLEANING WASHCLOTHS
By LUNATEC®
Lunatec’s washcloths and dishcloths are amazing. They
stay odor-free, have less bacteria and offer you more
convenience. Healthier for you, your family and your
boat. www.lunatecgear.com (858) 653-0401
www.northwestrigginginc.com
VESSEL MOVING
Marine Equipment
No ocean too big, no trip too small, no ship too large,
no mast too tall, sail or power we move them all! When
you are ready, give us a call. Professional service
since 1967. CappyTom@aol.com (206) 390-1596
All Weather Boating Cushions
Comfortable, attractive, durable and custom built
1-800-438-0633
www.bottomsiders.com
YACHTS AND SMALL CRAFT
SAMS SA
Volume Discounts:
We’r
Sailores!
Systems Specialist
• Rigging
• Electronics
• HVAC
• Watermakers
Ask about Spectra
Watermaker specials!
At Elliott Bay Marina
(206) 285-3632
www.emharbor.com
NORTH SAILS G2
GENNAKER PACKAGE
Only owner G2 gennaker/snuffer, excellent condition,
rarely flown. Includes Harken snatch blocks,
Wichard toe rail pad eyes, light/moderate air sheets.
Built for Jeanneau 37, Luff=47.65’ Leech=42.05
Foot=23.87’/1/4. Excellent for yachts 36 to 40 feet or
50+ mast. Asking $1495 complete package. Contact
Patrick 604 220 4917
• NOAA Charts
• Bronze Hardware • Knot Tying Board
• Unbreakable Galleyware
• Shipmate Stoves • Traditional Rope
• Custom Wood Blocks
• Nautical Books & Gifts
Port Townsend, WA (360) 385-3628 x101
www.woodenboatchandlery.com
Wooden Boat Chandlery
Serving The Greater
Puget Sound Area
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Purveyors of Quality Shipwright Products
C A P T. S T E V E H AY E S
SALISH NAUTICAL SERVICES, INC.
5647
OPENING PORTS FOR SALE
Eight Atkins & Hoyle 4” x 14” opening ports with
Almag-35 alloy frames, clear acrylic lenses, screens
included. New, never installed. See ad on Craigslist
Vancouver B.C. under Boats for Sale for details
http://tiny.cc/OpeningPorts or contact (604) 224-5377
5609
C&C 110 MAINSAIL
Mainsail for replacement, backup or delivery. Made by
Doyle in 2001, used once, in excellent condition comes
with telltales, bag and Battcar sliders. Asking $1,200.
(250) 537-9277 or wimpel@shaw.ca.
4427
800-482-1801
WWW.PRISMVINYL.COM
AQUABOT®
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AQUABOT® turns water bottles into misters and highpressure sprayers. Cool off, clean gear and hydrate.
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Charter
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Your Gateway to the
San Juan & Gulf Islands
SAIL NAKED
Just leave your Hydrovane on
Totally independent self-steering
windvane AND emergency rudder...
in place and ready to go.
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Bellingham, WA 98225
877-310-9471 www.bellhaven.net
LG Sailing Charters
No lines into the cockpit
No power consumed
No worries - ultimate redundancy
Your best crew member - doesn’t
eat, sleep, or care what you wear!
Real Estate
Day sails, overnights, 3 day, 7 day, or longer.
Local, San Juans, Victoria, Gulf Islands or
beyond. 70’ Cutter, up to 6 passengers. USCG
Captain. Contact Capt. Bill (206) 919 2916 or
email shilshole2009@sbcglobal.net
San Juan Sailboat Charters
Best Priced Bareboat Sail Charters in the NW
Gets You Sailing
Mount OFF CENTRE. Bimini, arch, panels,
davits, swim platform - No problem!
STEERING THE DREAM
Hydrogenerator
Marine Fuel Cell
Charter
• Catalina 30’
• Catalina 34’
• Hunter 38’
• Jeanneau DS 40’
Located in Anacortes, WA
1-800-599-0489 - sanjuansailboatcharters.com
Cat Curious???
GATO VERDE ADVENTURE SAILING
Come have fun learning basic to advanced
sailing and seamanship skills combined with
environmental education aboard our
comfortable & efficient catamaran.
Also available for carefree skippered charters.
More information at
www.gatoverde.com or 360-220-3215
Elizabeth Bishop
John L. Scott Realty, Anacortes
Elizabethbishop@johnlscott.com
Cell (360) 720-456 or Office (360) 293-2161
Help Wanted
Sail & Explore Turkey
◆ Onboard luxury gulets- 90’ plus
◆ Voyages along Turkish- Med’s secluded coast & Greek islands
◆ Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia
◆ Tailored individual itineraries
www.veladare.com
info@veladare.com Phn: +90 533 7254801
Looking to Bareboat in the BVIs?
Check us out for the best
value, best boats, and the best
experience. Come sail with us!
BVIBareboatSailing.com
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PROPERTY IN SHELTER BAY, WA
Beautiful parcel on quiet hillside. Complete architectural
plans for home specifically designed for this lot included
- already approved by Shelter Bay Building committee.
Marina is just down the hill and around the corner, moorage
preference to owners! Pool and golf course a short walk away.
The beautiful town of La Conner with fine dining, galleries,
and outdoor activities is just a short drive or a bike ride away.
Use existing plans or build your own!.................... $24,900
February 2015
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Your
Community
Boating
Center
Executive Director
Sail Sand Point is seeking a
dynamic & committed Executive
Director to lead the organization
in its mission to remove
traditional barriers to sailing and
paddling through instructional,
racing, outreach, volunteer, and
open boating programs. For
more information please visit
www.sailsandpoint.org
Classified
Classified
Help Wanted
Clubs
Cover Artist
Cover Artist:
Jane Wooster Scott
DOCK MANAGER OPENING!
In charge of 22+ boats (sailboats
and powerboats). Work at beautiful
Shilshole Bay Marina! Must have
good customer service skills, be a team
player, management skills, and be a self
starter. 50 gross ton coast guard license
required. Boat mechanical, maintenance,
and rigging experience required.
Email resume/cover letter to
admin@windworkssailing.com
Classified
FREE unlimited day sailing on the club boats.
• Sail on Puget Sound out of Shilshole Bay Marina
• Full Service Sailing Club/Pro Shop/Brokerage
• All the advantages of ownership without the hassles
206-782-5100
www.seattlesailing.com
info@seattlesailing.com
7001 Seaview Ave N.W.
(Shilshole Bay Marina in Port of Seattle Building)
Cruising to Alaska this summer?
Race to Alaska is an
engineless
boat
race
from Port Townsend to
Ketchikan. $10,000 first
prize (2nd prize is a set of steak
knives). We’re seeking boats 32’ and
up to transit north as sweep boats;
rendering assistance, encouragement,
and wry humor to the boats in the
rear. Sweep boats should be capable
of towing light boats for moderate
distances and willing to make the trip
on a set schedule. You get the glory of
being involved, a small fuel stipend, a
snazzy t-shirt, and the ability to write
off your trip (we’re a non profit).
Interested?
SLOOP TAVERN YACHT CLUB
2830 NW Market St., Seattle, WA 98107
“Established in Ballard since 1976”
$75 Annual Dues - Reciprocal Moorages
High quality sailing at the lowest cost
Info (425) 241-5359 Chris
1945
(800) 597-1920 national
(818) 344-0294 international
2014
The Best Racing in the Northwest • On the Lake
or Sound • Active Cruising • Reciprocal Rights
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
7755 Seaview Ave. NW., Seattle, WA 98117
Phone (206) 789-1919 for information
www.cycseattle.org
Contact
Raceboss@racetoalaska.com
Classified Info
Experienced Yacht Broker
Check us out online at
Busy yacht brokerage is seeking an experienced
yacht broker for our office on Lake Union, focusing
on new and used, power and sailing yachts.
Having been in business since 1977, we know that
teamwork is an important part of any successful
business, and we are searching for just the right
broker to round out our team. Extremely fair
commission structure, health plan, savings plan,
and the opportunity to participate in at least four
boat shows per year are available to you. With
7 new boat lines and over 70 used boat listings,
plus a sales office and full service boat yard and
dry storage located in Anacortes, we are easily the
most active and successful yacht brokerage in the
Pacific Northwest. Only trained and experienced
boat sales people need apply. Visit our website at
www.marinesc.com. Please email your resume to
jeanna@marinesc.com.
“Lakeside in Seattle”
www.woosterscott.com
www.48north.com
Happy
Valentine’s Day!
from the Crew at
48° NORTH
Crossword Solution
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of the magazine will appear in the
online version!
ALL email addresses and
web addresses will be hotlinked!
For Classified Info/Rates:
206-789-7350 or
classads48@48north.com
For SCAM ALERT information, go to:
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Sail to www.seacraft.com
for Cruising Yachts!
Seacraft is Looking for a few Good Cruising Boats…
We have been selling boats for 30 years… guess we must be doing something right!
If you are considering selling yours give us a call or stop by and see our convenient
location on Lake Union with plenty of customer parking and roomy display dock.
Cheoy Lee 78' MS '88... $562,000
Lafitte 44'........................ $84,900
1983 Grand Banks 42....$149,000
42' Maple Leaf '76...........$85,000
41' Fraser '94.................. $89,000
Purchase Any Yacht, Anywhere,
through Seacraft Yacht Sales in February &
Rhodes Pearson 41'..........$45,000
36' Cape George Cutter.. $109,900
34' Pacific Seacraft '85... $69,000
33' Newport 33............... $19,000
30' Nonsuch Ultra '85..... $59,000
24' Dana 24 .........3 from $52,000
receive an
INNOVA
kayak as a
thank you
from all of us
at Seacraft.
206-547-2755 • info@seacraft.com • 927 N. Northlake Way, Suite #100 • Seattle, WA 98103
Bellhaven
ElliottBYS
JK3 Yachts
Mar Servic
NWYachtnet
Passion Yachts
Sail NW
San Juan
Sailboat & Trawler Listings
Bellhaven Yacht Sales
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
JK3 Yachts
Marine Servicenter
NW Yachtnet.com
Passion Yachts
Sail Northwest
San Juan Sailing
BoatType
Yr Aux Price
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14’
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Weta Trimaran
Hunter w/Trailer Rhodes Seaward w/Trlr
Alerion 20
Harbor Daysailer
Laser SB3
Santana 20 w/Trlr Hunter 216 w/Trlr
Hunter 216 w/Trlr
Hunter 216 w/trlr
Beneteau ASA
Capri Hunter w/Trailer J/70 New
Rhodes 22
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Seacraft
Seacraft Yacht Sales
Seattle Yachts
Seattle Yachts
Signature
Signature Yacht Sales
Specialty Yachts
Specialty Yachts
Swiftsure
Swiftsure Yachts
Waterline
Waterline Boats
West Yachts
West Yachts
Yacht Finders
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D= Inboard Diesel
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Brokerage Sailboat Listings
Broker
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Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
San Juan Sailing
www.sanjuansailing.com
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24’ Dana
24’ Dana
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24’ Lapworth
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24’ Martin 241 w/Trailer 80
24’ Martin 242
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25’ Com-Pac 25
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25’ Hunter w/Trailer O7
25’ Hunter w/Trailer O7
26’ Albin 7.9 w/Trlr 76
26’ Chysler w/Trailer 78
26’ Haida
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26’ Herreschoff Alerion96
26’ Hunter 26 95
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16,500
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Seacraft Yacht Sales
Seacraft Yacht Sales
Passion Yachts
Passion Yachts
Passion Yachts
Waterline Boats
Passion Yachts
Passion Yachts
Passion Yachts
Passion Yachts
Swiftsure Yachts
Swiftsure Yachts
Marine Servicenter
JK3 Yachts
Sail Northwest
Passion Yachts
Yachtfinders/Wind
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www.seacraft.com
www.seacraft.com
www.seacraft.com
www.passion-yachts.com
www.passion-yachts.com
www.passion-yachts.com
(206) 282-0110
www.passion-yachts.com
www.passion-yachts.com
www.passion-yachts.com
www.passion-yachts.com
www.swiftsureyachts.com
www.swiftsureyachts.com
www.marinesc.com
www.JK3yachts.com
www.sailnorthwest.com
www.passion-yachts.com
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Open EVERY day!
(619) 224-2349 • Fax (619) 224-4692 • 2330 Shelter Island Dr. #207 San Diego, CA 92106
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$59,900
A fuel-stingy boat built for
work or play. Comfortable,
stable, roomy interior. She
comes with a complete log,
maintenance records and
manuals.
70’ SANTA CRUZ ’87............... $299,000
SC 70s are remarkably easy to sail and are
the best big boat for a family and friends to
race, and they keep winning too!
70’ ANDREWS ’94................. $245,000
With Transpac coming up in July 2015,
CONDOR is your chance to get in on the
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Extremely clean, well equipped, lowhour V-42MIDNIGHT SNACK has been
equipped by a knowledgeable captain.
40’ OLSON ’83........................$65,000
Very close to being Transpac/Pac Cup ready.
Olson 40s also make great fast cruisers,
easily rigged for short-handed.
37’ TAYANA ’79.......................$34,500
Designed by Robert Perry, the highly-desirable Tayana 37 is known as one of the
best values in bluewater cruisers.
37’ BANSHEE B10 EXPRESS ’88. $139,500
With a large cockpit perfect for entertaining
and three double berths, you simply can't
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A voluminous interior, comfortable
accommodations with private staterooms,
and clear decks for easy movement.
BoatType
Yr Aux Price
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27’ Cascade 27 80
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27’ Catalina
27’ Island Packet 85
28’ Alerion 28
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28’ Bristol Channel Ctr 77
28’ Catalina MkII
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28’ Newport 86
28’ Hunter
91
29’ C&C
83
29’ Cal 2-29
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30’Catalina
86
30’Catalina
88
30’Catalina
85
30’ Catalina
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30’ Ericson 2-30 79
30’ Etchells 22
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30’ Freedom
87
30’ J/95
15
30’ Nonsuch Classic 79
30’ Nonsuch Ultra
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30’ S-2
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31’ Cape Bay Liberty 82
31’ CR 310
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36' C&C '79............................... $29,900
36' Sceptre '79........................... $58,900
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38' Hans Christian '80............... $64,900
41' Hunter 410 '00.................. $135,000
43' Nauticat PH ketch '83........ $165,000
47' Caliber LRC '95.................. $199,500
53' Skookum CC ketch '84....... $280,000
30' Maple Bay Trawler '98.......... $69,900
32' Grand Banks Sedan '73........ $29,900
32' Nordic Tug '87..................... $99,500
32' Nordic Tug '91................... $118,500
33' Bayliner 3388 '99................. $79,500
33' Albin Aft Cab '79.................. $39,900
36' Hatteras Conv '73................ $39,900
37' Nordic Tug '04................... $325,000
37' Nordic Tug '06................... $345,000
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43' Sabre Aft Cabim '95........... $345,000
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45’ Hunter 450 ’01 .............$139,000
44’ Nordic ’80 ...................$149,000
44’ Freedom Ketch ’82 ...........$80,000
42’ Hinckley ’87 ..................$264,000
40’ Hinckley Bermuda ’70 ....$189,000
40’ Beneteau ’09 .................$184,500
40’ Nicholson ’81..................$59,000
40’ S&S Loki Yawl ’53 ...........$80,000
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40’ Nicholson “Penobscot IV”
39’ Laurent Giles ’70..............$67,500
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35’ Hunter ’90.......................$54,500
34’ Taylor/Rhodes ’59 ...........$29,500
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46' Jeanneau 469 '15...................... SOLD
43' Jeanneau DS '01..............Sale Pending
41' Tartan 4100 '98......................... SOLD
40' Jeanneau 409 '14/ '12............ 2 SOLD
38' Lagoon 380 '01/'00................ 2 SOLD
37' Bavaria '02................................ SOLD
36' Jeanneau 36i '07....................... SOLD
35' Bristol 35.5 '78................Sale Pending
35' Huntingford '85.......Reduced $34,900
34' Jeanneau 349 '15................... 2 SOLD
33' Hunter 33 '10............................ SOLD
33' Nauticat MS '85........................ SOLD
30' Catalina '86.....................Sale Pending
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swiftsure yachts The logbook for February 2015
Designed by Robert Perry and built by Marten Yachts in New
Icon
Perry/Marten Yachts 65 Zealand, Icon is a very special yacht. Made completely of
carbon and with a lifting keel, she is a dual purpose cruiser/
2001 • $695,000
racer. Since her purchase in 2008, Icon has taken her owner
and family on trips throughout the Pacific NW and beyond, including three Vancouver
Island circumnavigations and trips to Astoria, San Francisco and Hawaii. Icon is fast and
has enabled her owner to reach untouched cruising destinations in short order. The family
also raced Icon in major Northwest yachting events earning a long list of line honors. The
kids have left home and her owner is focused on day sailing in a smaller boat. Icon has been
professionally maintained and upgraded and is seriously for sale.
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Alden 45 • 1993 • $299,000
J/109 • 2012 • $239,000
Amel 54 • 2007 • $649,000
Caliber LRC 40 • 2003 • $279,000
Hallberg-Rassy 43 • 2005 • $475,000
Jonmeri 40 • 1986 • $139,000
Hunter Passage 42 • 1992 • $119,000
Atlantic/Chris White 42 • 2000 • $350,000
J/44 • 1991 • $189,000
Dubbel & Jesse 50 • 1989 • $385,000
J/105 • 1994 • $74,500
Valiant 40 • 1982 • $119,500
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1994 $599,000
1996 $299,000
1929 $250,000
1981 $179,000
1972 $110,000
1995 $315,000
1979 $175,000
1977 $299,000
2003 $380,000
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1997 $199,950
Concordia
1957 $195,000
Tartan
1977 $50,000
Nexus
2003 $399,000
Formula
2007 $169,900
Roberts-Pollack
1981 $39,000
Webbers Cove
1966 $76,500
Arrow Cat
2010 $180,000
Haida
1969 $24,000
Herreschoff Alerion1996 $63,000
February 2015
two offices to serve
northwest yachtsmen
2500 Westlake Ave. N.
on Lake Union
The Chandlery, 133
Parfitt Way SW on
Bainbridge Island
www.48North.com
SwiftsureYachts
206.378.1110 | info@swiftsureyachts.com
www.swiftsureyachts.com
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Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 286-1004
e-mail: sales@sailnorthwest.com
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42' Catalina '89..................$92,000
41' C&C '85......................$59,900
40' Davidson '80................$49,000
40' J/122 '09 Sunday Ticket.$379,000
40' J/40 '86 White Rabbit.$120,000
40' Tripp 40 '91 Masthead.$64,000
40' J/120 '94....................$129,000
36' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey.$49,900
35' Schock 35 '89..............$45,000
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53' Andrews '90...............$149,000
33' J/100 '05......................$89,500
33' J/33 '89........................$33,900
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34' MJM 34Z '04..............$279,900
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48' J/145 '03..... Reduced $495,000
44' J/44 '90............................SOLD
43' J/133 '06....................$349,000
34' J/34 '85........................$26,000
33' Flying Tiger '08............$33,000
22' J/70 '13........................$49,900
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30' J/30 '81........................$27,900
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BoatType
36’ Freedom Ketch
36’ Hunter
36’ Island Packet 360
36’ J/111
36’ Jeanneau SO
36’ Morgan
36’ Nonsuch
36’ Sceptre
36’ Union Polaris
36’ Fraser 37’ Banshee Cat
37’ Beneteau Idylle
37’ C&C 37
37’ C&C 37 MkII
37’ Delphia
37’ Jeanneau SO
37’ Malo
37’ Marlow Hunter
37’ Tartan
37’ Tartan 37
37’ Tartan 37
37’Tayana
38’ Alajuela 38’Baltic
38’ Beneteau 382
38’ Catalina 385
38’Endeavour
38’ Freedom 38
Yr Aux Price
86 D 49,500
07 D C134,900
14 D 359,852
10 D 275,000
90 D 49,900
75 D 27,500
85 D 74,500
79 D 58,900
78 D 29,000
85 D 65,000
88 G 139,500
85 D 59,500
82 D 49,900
84 D C62,900
05 D 99,900
02 D 109,000
14 D
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80 D 45,000
80 D 57,500
79 D 34,500
78 D 48,900
87 D 149,000
98 D 79,700
New D 236,328
84 D 53,500
89 D 55,600
Brokerage Sailboat Listings
Broker
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www.yachtfinders.biz
69
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15
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73
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Sail Northwest
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75
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
9
Bellhaven Yacht Sales
www.bellhaven.net
76
West Yachts
www.west-yachts.com
71
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
69
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
76
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
69
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
75
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
9
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
BoatType
38’ Hans Christian
38’ Hunter 386
38’ Islander Freeport
38’ Malo 116
38’ Morgan
38’ Nauticat 38
38’ Nauticat 38
38’ Sabre 386
38’ Sabre 386
38’ Salona 38
38’ Shannon PH
38’ Shannon PH
38’ Steel 38 Cruising
38’ Ta Shing Panda
38’ Waterline 38 Steel
38’ Wauquiez MKI
38’ Cascade 36
38’ Dufour
38’ Hunter 38 39’ Amazon PH Steel
39’ Beneteau First 40
39’Cal
39’ Concordia
39’ Hunter
39’ Lagoon 39
39’ Laurent Giles
39’ Landfall PH
www.48North.com
February 2015
Yr Aux Price
80 D 64,900
04 D 99,999
83 D 69,900
84 D 200,000
79 D 37,000
84 D 98,500
01 D 269,000
05 D 239,900
04 D 259,000
14 D
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82 D 99,500
82 D 95,500
78 D 120,000
86 D 149,900
89 D 49,000
81 D 74,900
75 D 30,000
03 D 134,500
O7 D 139,900
85 D 250,000
01 D 129,900
78 D 59,900
57 D 195,000
12 D C219,000
14 D 469,928
70 D 67,500
78 D 49,900
Broker
Contact
Page
West Yachts
www.west-yachts.com
71
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
West Yachts
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71
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
San Juan Sailing
www.sanjuansailing.com
70
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
75
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
76
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
9
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
76
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
72
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
76
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BoatType
Yr Aux Price
40’ Beneteau
09
40’ Beneteau
08
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40’ Beneteau
40’ Beneteau First 405 88
40’ Blue Jacket 40
14
40’ Caliber LRC
03
40’ Catalina 400 MKII 00
40’ CS
89
40’ Davidson Custom 80
40’ Delphia 40
06
40’ Hinckley
70
40’Hunter
88
40’ Hunter
89
40’ Hunter
87
40’ Hunter 40.5
94
40’ Hunter 40.5
93
40’ J/120
94
40’ J/122
07
40’ J/122
09
40’ J/40 86
40’ Jonmeri
86
40’ Marlow Hunter
13
40’Olson
83
40’Olson
83
40’ S&S Loki
53
40’ Tripp Carrol Marine91
40’ Valiant
82
40’ Valiant
77
41’ Alden Schooner 99
76
D 184,500
D 199,500
D 169,900
D 89,900
D 398,839
D 279,000
D 154,000
D 94,500
D 49,000
D 179,000
D 189,000
D 62,000
D 59,995
D 59,950
D 85,000
D C89,900
D 129,000
D 329,000
D 379,000
D 120,000
D 139,000
D
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D 54,500
D 65,000
D 80,000
D 64,000
D 119,500
D 69,900
D 194,500
Brokerage Sailboat Listings
Broker
Contact
Page
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
Bellhaven Yacht Sales
www.bellhaven.net
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
San Juan Sailing
www.sanjuansailing.com
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Sail Northwest
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Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
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BoatType
Yr Aux Price
41’ Beneteau Oceanis
41’ C&C 41
41’ Cheoy Lee 41
41’Cooper
41’Downeaster
41’ Fraser
41’ Hanse 415
41’ Hunter 410
41’ Hunter 41DS
41’ Island Packet SP
41’ J/124
41’ Jeanneau Voyage
41’ Laurent Giles
41’ Lord Nelson
41’Newport
41’ Rhodes Bounty II
41’ Formosa Ketch 41’ Freeport 41’ Litton Perry 41’ Newport 42’ Atlantic (Cat)
42’ Beneteau
42’ Beneteau First 42’ Bruckman
42’ Cascade
42’ Catalina
42’ Catalina
42’ Catalina 42 MkII
42’ Catalina MKII
14
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77
80
80
94
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71
59
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78
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www.48North.com
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59,900
94,500
59,900
80,000
89,000
275,000
135,000
189,900
417,500
274,000
Inquire
69,500
149,500
29,000
44,950
59,900
57,900
69,900
53,900
350,000
154,950
84,900
389,000
24,500
95,000
92,000
99,000
128,900
Broker
Contact
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Sail Northwest
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www.marinesc.com
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Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
Seacraft Yacht Sales
www.seacraft.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
West Yachts
www.west-yachts.com
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Bellhaven Yacht Sales
www.bellhaven.net
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Sail Northwest
www.sailnorthwest.com
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
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75
73
69
69
68
3
71
73
3
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9
7
69
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70
76
76
76
76
74
3
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3
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3
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BoatType
Yr Aux Price
42’ Hank Hinckley PH 84 D 139,000
87 D 264,000
42’ Hinckley
42’ Hunter 420
03 D C172,900
42’ Hunter 420 CC
99 D 119,900
42’ Hunter Passage 92 D 119,000
42’ J/42
00 D 199,000
42’ Jeanneau 42 DS 06 D 219,500
42’ Jeanneau DS MKII 10 D 259,500
42’ Jeanneau SO
10 D 280,000
79 D C92,000
42’ Maple Leaf
42’ Maple Leaf
76 D 85,000
42’ Nautor Swan 42 85 D 152,500
42’ Pearson 424
81 D 69,900
04 D 299,000
42’Valiant
43’ Cheoy Lee MS
83 D 149,500
43’ Custom Perry
77 D 299,000
79 D 49,900
43’Gulfstar
43’ Hallberg Rassy
05 D 475,000
43’ Hallberg Rassy
03 D 380,000
43’ Hans Christian Ctr 79 D 85,000
43’ Hunter 43
92 D 99,900
43’ Hunter Legend 43 92 D 118,950
43’ Hunter Legend 430 93 D 88,000
06 D 349,000
43’ J/133
43’ J/133
06 D 324,000
43’ Jeanneau 43 DS 04 D 209,500
43’ Nauticat PH
83 D 165,000
43’ Regina af Vindo PH06 D 525,000
05 D 199,000
43’ Saga
43’ Schucker PH MS 79 D 64,900
43’ Beneteau Sense 43 12 D 334,900
43’ Polaris Cutter
78 D 99,500
44’ Beneteau 44CC 99 D 159,500
44’ Beneteau Moorings93 D 119,900
44’ Bruce Rbts Offshor 81 D 69,000
44’C&C
89 D 99,500
44’ Hanse 445
14 D
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44’ Hunter AC
05 D C186,500
44’ J 44
91 D 189,000
44’ Lafitte
84 D 84,900
44’ Lafitte 44 Sloop 81 D 69,999
44’ Nordic
80 D 149,000
44’ Swan 441
79 D 175,000
44’ Hylas
84 D 159,900
44’ Lafitte
84 D 89,500
44[ Freedom
82 D 80,000
45’ Alden
93 D 299,000
45’ Beneteau Oceanis 15 D 399,900
45’ Beneteau Oceanis 15 D 399,900
45’ C&C Cust
80 D C79,900
45’ Explorer
78 D 129,500
45’ Fastnet 74 D 49,900
45’ Hardin CC Ketch 81 D 129,000
45’ Hardin Cust
81 D 159,950
45’Herreshoff
82 D 279,000
45’ Hunter
00 D 139,000
45’ Hunter 45 DS
09 D 224,500
45’ Hunter 45CC
06 D C229,000
45’ Hunter Legend
86 D 79,500
45’ Hunter Passage 00 D 190,000
45’ Jeanneau SO DS 10 D 289,000
45’ Nauticat 40+5
85 D 235,000
45’ Waterline
95 D 315,000
Brokerage Sailboat Listings
Broker
Contact
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Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
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(206) 285-9563
72
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
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www.passion-yachts.com
76
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
Seacraft Yacht Sales
www.seacraft.com
68
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Bellhaven Yacht Sales
www.bellhaven.net
76
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
West Yachts
www.west-yachts.com
71
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
76
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
JK3 Yachts
www.JK3yachts.com
3
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Seacraft Yacht Sales
www.seacraft.com
68
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
72
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
9
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
9
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
72
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Passion Yachts
www.passion-yachts.com
76
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz
69
NW Yachtnet
www.nwyachtnet.com
7
Yachtfinders/Wind
www.yachtfinders.biz 69
Elliott Bay Yacht Sales
(206) 285-9563
72
Signature Yachts www.signature-yachts.com
80
Specialty Yachts
www.specialtyyachts.com
15
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Seattle Yachts
www.seattleyachts.com
9
Waterline Boats
(206) 282-0110
70
Marine Servicenter
www.marinesc.com
73
Swiftsure Yachts
www.swiftsureyachts.com
74
BoatType
Yr Aux Price
45’ Hunter 456 CC O5 D 199,900
45’ LeComte Fastnet 4573 D 89,500
46’ Beneteau Oceanis O9 D 350,000
46’ Custom Ketch
71 D 175,000
46’ Kanter Atlantic
88 D 109,000
46’ Kelly Peterson 46 87 D 239,000
46’Kettenburg
57 D 39,900
46’ Morgan 462
82 D 75,000
89 D 295,000
46’ Norseman 447
46’ Tayana Pilot House ~ D 574,021
46’ Formosa Cutter 77 D 99,500
47’ Custom PH
04 D 499,900
47’ Cust Pilot House O4 D 499,900
47’ Heritage Semi Cust 79 D 139,000
47’ Vagabond Ketch 84 D 198,500
47’ Catalina 470
00 D 249,500
48’ Bavaria
01 D 145,900
48’ Cal
66 D 85,000
48’ Cooper Maple Leaf 75 D 119,000
48’ J/145
02 D 495,000
05 D 599,999
48’ Malo Classis
48’ Swan
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14 D 549,000
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81 D 119,000
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02 D 529,500
82 D 199,500
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52’ Irwin CC Ketch 84 D 165,000
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05 D 349,000
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90 D 149,000
53’ J/160
97 D 530,000
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54’ Amel
07 D 649,000
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84 D 84,900
55’Peterson
82 D 137,000
56’ Perry Trans Pac 95 D 619,000
58’ Tayana Cutter
01 D 569,000
64’ Roberts PH 64
88 D 349,500
65’ J/65
06 D 1,499,000
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01 D 695,000
70’Andrews
94 D 245,000
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87 D 299,000
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88 D 562,000
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99,500
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79,000
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64,900
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84000
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39,900
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79 D
74,500
Bellhaven
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26 D
69,000
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89,000
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99,500
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29,000
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37’ Victory Tug
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87,900
69,000
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78 D 199,500
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54’ Krogen
88 D 439,900
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15 D
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56’ Nordic PH
03 D 449,000
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83 D 269,000
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85,000
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45,000
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84,500
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54,500
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64,900
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