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All around us, the slopes are steep and the CONTRIBUTORS Andy Adams, John Armstrong, Tim Ellis, Carol-Ann Giroday, Larry MacDonald, dense forest is broken only by a couple of dramatic landslides. In morning fog John Morris, Katherine Stone. and afternoon sunshine, life here is slow and easy. We feel many miles away ADVERTISING from the bustle of our city lives. There are fewer than a dozen boats in a vast Greg Nicoll 416-620-9373 • [email protected] anchorage that, south of the rapids, might harbour hundreds. Friends Leslie John Armstrong and PJ on Moodance are anchored a couple of hundred metres away, and we’ll 289-962-1310 • [email protected] join them for a little adventure this afternoon. Turnbull is the high-water mark John Avdic of our cruise, our farthest north, and an ideal spot to rest and recharge for the 604-312-0078 • [email protected] run home. 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So, cautious and apprehensive, we waited for the morning wind at Fanny WEST COAST OFFICE Island to ease and made a dash for it, bumping our way up the strait in 20-25 knots 2328 Stafford Avenue of breeze over a north-flowing ebb current.Thea took the conditions in stride and Port Coquitlam, BC V3C6K6 as we slowly relaxed, I began to appreciate what an utterly wild and beautiful place PUBLISHER/COO Mark Collett Johnstone Strait can be, pure BC coast and even more so in a blustery mood. It VICE PRESIDENT Greg Nicoll CEO John Kerr was thrilling to watch the wind tear droplets of spray from the bow pulpit and fling DIRECTOR Brad Marsh them aft past our windows. Still, it was a relief to reach the shelter of Havannah Canadian Yachting is published eight times a year. Channel. Johnstone Strait is one of those waterways that will not be tamed—show Subscription Rates: 1 year $32.00; 2 years $48.00 respect, negotiate an uneasy truce, and you may live to fight another day. 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SPECIAL FEATURE Chasing the Sun 43 Escape winter in these tempting tropical cruising grounds. 43 Provisioning and Planning By Andy Adams 44 Bahamas By Andy Adams 72 By Boat to Havana By John Morris 79 Tonga By Larry MacDonald

Features Destination: Drury Inlet 19 This Broughtons backroad rewards

There is one small beach bar on this amazing cruisers with a taste for adventure. stretch of fine white sand, and the water gleams “in every shade of blue, turquoise, and emerald. “ We can see the breakers crashing on the reef hundreds of metres off shore, but inside the reef… the water is calm—a lagoon.

19 CANADIAN YACHTING OCTOBER WEST 2013 Boat Reviews 87 Sail: Blue Jacket 40 OCTOBER 2013 91 Power: Sabre 38 Salon Express

WINTER • HOT SPOTS Departments DESTINATION • DRURY INLET 3 Tidelines: View from Turnbull Cove 8 Scuttlebutt: Saving Howe Sound 16 Messing About: Oar & Sail to Desolation WINTERIZING CHECKLIST WINTER p. 43 29 Club Profile: Humber Sailing ESCAPES TESTED p. 91 p. 44 | A CANUCK IN CUBA Sabre 38 and Powerboating Centre HOTEXOTIC TONGA •POWER: p. 87 p. 72 PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS •SAIL: Blue Jacket 40 39 Electronics: Volvo Penta Glass Helm | $6.95 CDN October 2013 p. 79 CANADIANYACHTINGWEST.CA DRURY 84 Engine Room: Greener Anodes INLET OFF THE BEATEN CANADIANYACHTINGWEST.CA p. 19 BROUGHTONS 114 Crossing the Line: End of the World…

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 Nearly 200 boats and paddlers met off McNab Creek to oppose a proposed gravel mine and call for better planning for the future of Howe Sound.

BOATERS AND PADDLERS RALLY TO SAVE HOWE SOUND NEARLY 200 BOATS, kayaks and The turnout included local Howe Sound is only now recover- stand-up paddlers gathered off Howe boaters, representatives of the eight ing from the effects of decades of Sound’s McNab Creek June 30 yacht clubs which maintain marinas industrial use. This creates new to oppose an open-pit gravel mine or outstations in the sound, local opportunities for sustainable activities proposed for the creek watershed and First Nations and members of local such as tourism, recreation, fishing to press governments to better coordi- communities who may not be aware and film production, while multiple nate planning for future development of the area’s beauty and diversity. development proposals and a lack of in the sound. “We’ve received nothing but coordinated planning threaten the The Save Our Sound Rendezvous support from the communities sound’s recovery. was staged by the Future of Howe around Howe Sound, and the turnout “You can go hundreds of miles Sound Society to bring attention to met or exceeded our expectations,” up the coast and not get the kind of the potential impact of the mine, on said organizer Lea Bancroft, a past natural wilderness experience you the west side of Howe Sound, as well commodore of Burrard Yacht Club, can get here in Howe Sound,” said as other proposed industrial and resi- whose Ekins Point outstation lies Bancroft. dential developments that could affect across Thornborough Channel from Simons said the rendezvous the sound’s future as a boating and the proposed pit site. generated a significant community tourism destination on Vancouver’s The rendezvous featured music and media response, and next steps doorstep, said Ruth Simons, the and a traditional welcome from the include asking local MLAs and the society’s executive director. Squamish First Nation; speakers provincial government to establish a “Our goals were to get people to included Mayor Brenda Houghton of mandate for a comprehensive man- this part of Howe Sound, to see that nearby Lions Bay, Simons and other agement plan. A fall meeting of local McNab Creek is an amazing place,” stakeholder representatives. stakeholders is also planned.

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8 Canadian Yachting October 2013 BOOKS ON BOATS Grand Ambition: An Extraordinary Yacht, the People Who Built It, and the Millionaire Who Can’t Really Afford It by G. Bruce Knecht (Simon & Schuster, 2013) It’s impos- sible not to cross courses with really big yachts (superyachts, megayachts, call them what you will)—as we do often on the BC coast, one of their favourite destinations—and not be intrigued by the rarified world they represent. If you share this fascina- tion, this book is for you. It follows Shipyard Service: Danny, 604-946-6226 ext. 107 the construction of the 187’ Linda Lou Brokerage: Pierre, 604-603-9165 for a self-made millionaire who wants New Construction: Danny, 604-946-6226 ext. 107 his new yacht to be the best ever built in the US. But the financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent recession jeopardize his ability to afford his NEW CONSTRUCTION boat—and threaten the builder’s prospects of completing it. And then the owner becomes ensnared in a Ponzi scheme… Author Knecht tells this dramatic story through the eyes and words of the designers, engineers, tradesmen and craftsmen who help create Linda Lou, exploring the gulf between their lives and ambitions and those of the big-yacht owner class. It’s an utterly contemporary tale of the ©West Bay Sonship rich and the rest of us that resonates West Bay is excited to announce the sale of a Custom 65’ SkyLounge MotorYacht particularly here in the Northwest, currently under construction and slated for completion summer 2014. where harsh economic realities have taken their toll on our once-booming big-yacht industry. www.gbruceknecht.com/books/ grand-ambition. 

canadianyachting.ca 9 SCUTTLEBUTT BELLA BELLA AND SHEARWATER CELEBRATE HERITAGE SATURDAY, JULY 6 was a special day in Shearwater BC. Under deep blue skies, more than 250 people gathered to celebrate the heritage of Shearwater and nearby Bella Bella. Craig Widsten, principal owner of Shearwater, a community and boating destination founded by his father Andrew 46 years ago, led a celebration with community members, chiefs and members of 14 area First Nations, government officials and, most importantly, the families of the pioneers of Bella Bella and Shearwater, back to its founding by the Hudson’s Bay Company. The speeches were moving and became part of the oral history of the area. A war memorial was dedicated complete with a newly carved eagle pole and a 17’ wingspan model of the Stranraer flying boat that was stationed at RCAF Base Bella Bella during the Second World War. A dramatic new 120’ by 22’ mural, painted by Paul Ygartua, that depicts the faces of 17 people who were key to the development of Bella Bella and Shearwater was also dedicated. A family member for each of those represented on the mural related a bit of personal  Craig Widsten of Shearwater addresses boaters, locals and First Nations history about their ancestor. in front of a model of the Stranraer flying boat that flew from RCAF Bella It was a great day for the communities of Bella Bella, Bella. A new Eagle pole (left) commemorates First Nations veterans and the Shearwater and the Heiltsuk tribe. obelisk (right), local veterans.. —Mark Bunzel  EASTER SEALS REGATTA RAISES $165,000 THIRTY-TWO BOATS raced to raise $165,000 in the National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on July 13. The funds support day- to-day operations of Vancouver Easter Seals House, which supports children and their families who need medical care in Vancouver. “We are deeply touched by the heartwarming support of all the boat sponsors and skippers as well as the many spectators and volunteers who participated in this event,” said Easter Seals president and CEO Stephen Miller. “Your efforts will go a long way in helping to provide support and comfort for children and their fam- ilies who need to come to Vancouver for urgent medical care at Children’s Hospital.” The Easter Seals Cup was awarded to Honey Badger, skippered by Gordon Shannon, and once again, top fundraisers were Rick Reynolds and Vic Bishop, who raised $4,200 in boat sponsorships. Other winners: Flying Sails—Honey Badger; No Flying Sails and Crew every night—approximately 30,000 stays per year. Spirit—Miller Time, skippered by Adam Korbin; and Best The regatta is produced by the BC Lions Society for Costumes—Absolute Kaos, skippered by Reigh North. Children with Disabilities in partnership with Royal Van. Easter Seals House, on Oak Street, provides a low-cost, www.eastersealsregatta.ca

caring place to stay for more than 100 parents and children www.lionsbc.ca.  CRUISING GUIDE TOP: MARK BUNZEL/WAGGONER

10 Canadian Yachting October 2013 NOT ALL SAILING TRIPS ARE CREATED EQUAL.

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 Bowen Island’s Steamship Days offered classic boats, cars, costumes and fun. STEAMSHIP DAYS BOWEN ISLAND’S second annual known as the “Happy Isle.” The July costumes and fun, plus music, entertain- Steamship Days celebrated the island’s 10-14 festival featured a classic boat show ment and artists’ exhibits, all reminiscent past as a major stop for the Union at Union Steamship Marina and Bowen of Bowen’s bygone days. Steamships and a recreational playground Island Marina, a classic car show, period www.steamshipdays.com.  ‘BOW RIDING’ A DANGEROUS PRACTICE ON THE JULY 1 WEEKEND a five-year-old boy was killed in a boating accident in Lake Powell, Utah. The boy was riding on the bow of the boat when it hit a wave, causing him to fall out. He was struck by the boat’s propeller and killed instantly. Jeff Rhodes, president of Coastal Craft Boats of Gibsons, passed this news item along to Canadian Yachting West with the strong request that we remind readers that it is never safe to allow passengers or pets to ride on the bow of a boat while it is under way. Even if you are driving safely and at slow speed, a wave or the wake of another boat can instantly send a passenger from the bow of the boat into the water and straight into the propeller. Wearing a life jacket will not help anyone in this situation. A similar accident in Parry Sound on Ontario’s Georgian Bay left a six-year-old boy in serious condition. Police said two families were heading to their cottage with several children on the front edge of a pontoon boat SAILING IN SOINTULA with their feet in the water. The boat accelerated and SOINTULA’S CANADA DAY REGATTA delivered wind the boy was unable to lift his feet and was pulled under for 10 competing boats from BC, Washington and Oregon, the boat. He was airlifted to Sick Children’s Hospital in

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Oar & Sail to Desolation A SMALL-BOAT PASSAGE FROM HORSESHOE BAY TO MAURELLE ISLAND, NORTH OF DESOLATION SOUND, IS AN ADVENTURE IN BRISK SAILING AND PEACEFUL ROWING.

By Tim Ellis

S A ROWER AND DINGHY knots of breeze. We carry an eight-lb second or two until, panic-stricken, it SAILOR, I WAS PLEASED Danforth anchor, VHF, compass, safety shot off into the twilight. TO DISCOVER A SLIM equipment, cooking and sleeping gear, The next morning, 0530 found A VOLUME ENTITLED OAR & food that doesn’t require refrigeration, us at sea in light, variable winds and SAIL—AN ODYSSEY OF THE WEST and a half-bottle of Balvenie single malt a nasty short chop that made it a COAST BY DR. KENNETH MACRAE in a plastic bottle. constant battle to keep BoB moving. LEIGHTON. Leighton rowed and sailed At 0630 on June 15, 2011, we Eventually, the sun won out over the his 14’ boat, sporting an unstayed trailed “BoB” to Horseshoe Bay in haze, the wind and waves dropped, and standing lugs’l rig and a pair of nine- West Vancouver, rigged her and we made steady progress two to three foot wooden oars, from Vancouver to launched, and at 0825 I set off, miles from the mainland shore. But by Prince Rupert over two summer holi- rowing and sailing in a breath of wind mid-afternoon the wind blew southeast days. The first stage took him to Sonora from the west-northwest. The wind and hard. Before long I had two reefs Island, just north of Maurelle Island increased steadily during the day and in the lugs’l and swished northward at where we camp. Later, he launched at I put into Gibsons to escape it just an astonishing speed. Seeking relief, I Port Hardy and completed the journey. before 1500, then departed again at drove into Quarry Bay at the entrance His book inspired me to follow in 1615 for the passage along the coast to Jervis Inlet but found no beaches his wake. There was not much planning to Roberts Creek. or decent anchorages. I popped back required—Leighton had already done It was sailing of the wet and outside and turned once more to the it—and my Drascombe Scaffie BoB wonderful kind, hard on the wind and northwest past Cape Cockburn, then was ready for the voyage. BoB is 14’ 9” tacking the whole way, but as 1800 into Blind Bay before finding a safe long, engineless, with an unstayed lugs’l approached the wind died well short berth in Musket Island Provincial Park. rig and a pair of 9’ 6” oars. She has of Roberts Creek. I rowed the last five It was occupied by several large yachts, wet her keels in the Okanagan Lakes, miles or so and was welcomed at the mostly American-flagged, and one, now the Fraser River, the estuaries, bays creek by two Coast Guard Auxiliary two lonely Canadians. I was astonished and inlets around Vancouver, and as officers from Gibsons, who had seen when they told me they quit the strait far north as Desolation Sound. She is me leave the harbour. They followed much earlier because it was so rough. simply ideal for cruising. Her standing my progress from the coast road and, I had to manhandle BoB into the lugs’l points surprisingly well and her waxing lyrical about BoB, guided me to water the next morning because I had time up the Strait of Georgia speaks the safest possible place to tie up. As I misjudged high tide, which passed for itself: 4.5 knots sustained for more surveyed our mooring, a small crested a half-hour earlier. I made my way than four-and-a-half hours in 10-12 bird landed on my head. We froze for a northwest toward the tip of Texada

16 Canadian Yachting October 2013 I rowed the last 10 miles or so with a large whisky before retiring to to our camp, oblivious to everything dream in the gently but persistently except the poetry of motion and rocking arms of Morpheus. pause, stroke and feather. It was The trip had taken me 61 hours perfectly still and beautiful. At 2100 from departure to arrival, 42 hours I was moored at the camp and admir- at sea. I spent about 15 hours at sea ing the Columbia III, now a mother rowing, and the rest under sail. My ship for kayakers but for many years average speed for the trip was about one of the Columbia Coast Mission 2.8 knots. boats. I thanked Leighton for his Tim Ellis is a marine surveyor based inspiration and toasted his memory in Burnaby BC. 

Island and Grief Point—the halfway point of my journey and the boundary between the protected waters of the Sunshine Coast and the northern Strait of Georgia, between Texada and Quadra islands. This great bight has a long history of storms and loss. The wind blew a steady 15-17 knots from the southeast, the sun shone, and I had a choice: I could go inside Harwood Island and stop at Lund for a night’s rest, then continue the following day to Maurelle, or enter the bight and save a day. I hesitated, measuring my stamina against a long day’s sail, the possibility of difficult weather and likely refuges. Then I chose the bight. At 1140 I transited Algerine Passage and steered for the southern tip of Marina Reef, arriving at 1615. Here, the winds were more stable at 10-12 knots with occasional gusts, still southeast. Landmarks came and went effortlessly, but not once did I take my eyes from the sea ahead, nor a hand from the tiller. I made Hoskyn Channel with the dying wind. During the entire passage I did not see a single sailing yacht, and perhaps two or three skiffs checking on crab pots in the distance. Where was everyone?

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Destination: Drury Inlet ONE OF THE BACKROADS OF THE BROUGHTONS, THIS WATERWAY HAS  Sea Foam and tender at Jennis MUCH TO OFFER CRUISERS WITH A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE. Bay Resort as the sun goes down Story by Carol-Ann Giroday | Photos by Rick LeBlanc over Drury Inlet.

HEN JULY 1 ARRIVES, OUR BOW relatively flat, allowing the prevailing westerly winds POINTS NORTHWARD TO THE to whip down-inlet. Southeast winds can make BROUGHTON ARCHIPELAGO FOR travel unpleasant here as well. Tidal rapids guard WGOOD SCUBA DIVING, KAYAKING, Drury’s mouth and although they are not partic- PRAWNING AND CRABBING, WILDERNESS ularly worrisome, the current in Stuart Narrows HIKES AND RELATIVE ISOLATION. The can reach seven knots on large tides. Navigation Broughton Archipelago is a paradise of hundreds can be challenging beyond Jennis Bay but scenery, of low-lying islands and evergreen-covered rocky excellent anchorages and diversions abound here islets lying between the bracing waters of Queen for those with an adventurous spirit. Charlotte Strait and the mountainous BC main- We spent five days exploring the nooks and land. For most of us, the Broughtons are just far crannies of Drury Inlet: a wilderness where enough away to be a challenge yet close enough low-lying islands hug the water and great heaves to be accessible. Up here, you’re on your own yet of mountains thrust their peaks heavenward. We within a half-day’s run of civilization. visited the new marina at Jennis Bay, went diving While the Broughtons can be a popular cruising near Stuart Narrows, kayaked in and around destination during the summer months, Drury the Muirhead Islands, and slowly navigated our Inlet is among the least traveled waterways in 40’ Eagle Trawler Sea Foam through the rock- the region. Unlike most mainland inlets, Drury’s strewn waterway of Actress Passage to explore head is northwest of its mouth. And its terrain is seldom-travelled Actaeon Sound.

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 The view STUART NARROWS After a full day of cruising, we enjoyed a quiet over Jennis Bay We entered Drury Inlet at slack tide. The night with a striking red and pink sunset. The next Marina and Drury Inlet from the Waggoner Cruising Guide notes that slack at morning’s sky was equally eye-catching. Over a lei- campfire area Stuart Narrows can be timed at 10 minutes after surely breakfast we planned to motor Sea Foam three above the docks. both high and low tides at Alert Bay. We favoured miles west along the inlet to the marina at Jennis Bay. the south side of the channel, staying clear of Welde Rock in the centre of the narrows. We JENNIS BAY HOSPITALITY proceeded to the eastern side of Richmond Bay Kim and Kent are the managers of the marina where we anchored with a view up the inlet to property at Jennis Bay which was once owned by Ligar Islet and beyond. The low surrounding land Kim’s father, Jerry Major. During her childhood, was forested with second-growth timber—it had Kim, along with her mother and six siblings, trav- obviously been heavily logged over the years and eled from their home in Idaho to spend summer some recent logging scars caught the eye. vacations in Jennis Bay with their father. Drury Inlet’s most popular anchorages are When we arrived at the docks at Jennis Bay Richmond Bay, Jennis Bay and Sutherland Bay. we were warmly welcomed by Kim and Kent and All offer reasonable all-weather protection and their brave one-eyed dog Bravo. Bravo lost his eye good holding. Overnight winds were predicted to fending off a wolf attack one winter night, protect- be variable so we weren’t worried about westerlies ing his family and property. Enthusiastic, eager and blowing in on us. very cordial, this young couple work hard to make In our tender we scouted Welde Rock as a diving this a noteworthy stop in Drury Inlet. spot and determined it would be tricky to dive in The docks here are new and solid, and open all the centre of the channel without someone topside year. There is no power on the dock but in a pinch to man the boat and pick us up. We couldn’t anchor there is water to fill a dry tank. On a busy summer our tender easily off the rock without worrying about day, the docks can hold up to 15 mid-size yachts passing vessels’ wake loosening the anchor’s hold. before rafting may be required. There are also So we decided to dive along the shoreline of Leche suitable places to anchor in the bay north of the Islet and have a look at lingcod close-up. marina for those who prefer privacy.

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 Prawning and During the summer, dockside festivities include ACTAEON SOUND crabbing can be impromptu potluck dinners, happy hours and, The following day we took Sea Foam through Actress quite productive with the right fortunately for us, live entertainment on the night Passage so we could explore Actaeon Sound to gear and local we arrived. Fresh crab and prawns caught right Tsibass Lagoon. Actress Passage is narrow and rock- tips on location. outside the bay are in the mix for all visiting boaters strewn, with strong currents, so close attention to to enjoy. The venue, the scenery and the hospitality charts and helm is required. The passage should be are incomparable. After a lively toe-tapping time transited only at slack, according to our guidebooks. at happy hour we returned to Sea Foam to prepare Our captain navigated us through easily with the dinner and wait for another blazing sunset to light current still ebbing slightly. We anchored in Skeene up our pilothouse windows. Bay and were pleased to find that it was out of the The next day we motored four miles up Drury current flow and the prevailing winds. This is a Inlet to the Muirhead Islands and anchored in a lovely anchorage with a spectacular view of Mount small notch behind an islet at the northeast end Bullock to the northeast. Unless the winds are of the group. We were surrounded by a huddle of coming from the east, it is tranquil and still. rocks and islets, exactly the sort of waters where we We packed a picnic lunch for a day in our tender love to paddle our kayaks. and prepared to depart. The round trip up the More small islets—Wilson and Keith Islets to sound would be 10 miles and the ideal way to see the east and Jenkins Islets to the west—surround the sights. The narrows just outside our anchorage the Muirheads. From the Jenkins Islets we could proved to be the site of the strongest currents. see the large anchorage of Sutherland Bay where We motored only as far as the opening of Bond just one other boat was on the hook. We enjoyed Lagoon because it is only passable for vessels at a gorgeous paddle in the lagoon-like hidden chan- high tide because of the rocks in its entrance. At nels among the evergreen-topped islets, under the middle of the flood tide, the narrow opening tree limbs coated in lichens and along a shoreline was filling into the lagoon and the water was thick with moss. rushing through. We came as close as we dared

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 A derelict wooden barge rots at Creasy Bay.  Tugboat operators have placed private markers on dangerous rock outcroppings in the entrance to Actress Passage.

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42 Canadian Yachting October 2013 PROVISIONING AND PLANNING  Cruising through paradise may be easier than you realize!

Provisioning and Preparation Before You Go Yachting

is that you’re working with pro- even helpful hints about the airlines. By Andy Adams fessionals who have worked with For example, Horizon Yacht countless other people, so probably Charters suggests that in your carry-on S EXOTIC AND EXCITING any question you’ll have, has already luggage, you pack a change of clothes AS A BAREBOAT YACHT been answered before. including shorts, T-shirt, flip-flops, CHARTER SOUNDS (AND We spoke to Guy Phoenix, toothbrush, toothpaste and any import- AIS) IT CAN STILL BE ACCES- Manager at Horizon Yacht Charters ant medical supplies just in case your SIBLE TO THE YACHTING NOVICE and he immediately referred us to his luggage is lost by the airline. BECAUSE THE PREPARATIONS website where they have a whole list They have lots of information AND DETAILS ARE ALL CLEARLY of Frequently Asked Questions. All of about cell phones and communica- SPELLED OUT AND FREQUENTLY, the well-established charter companies tion, food and water provisioning and ARE REASONABLY PRICED TOO! offer something similar. even specific details about the boats, For example the Sunsail website Their goal is to make your trip as their inventory of equipment, charts, explains that yacht sailing is available to relaxing and enjoyable as possible. navigation aids and more. all. You don’t need any previous experi- Their website quickly tells you In most cases, the charter company ence to start and the cost is comparable who the base owners and operators will even allow you to select a range of to a villa holiday. are that you’ll be working with, provisioning levels that can often be They offer wide range of sailing the names of other key people to managed in the $20 or $30 a day range holiday experiences for all abilities and speak to, travel directions on how per person. When you arrive, your boat budgets with 30 worldwide destinations to get there and all kinds of small is ready to go. to choose from and captained charters details that you might not have even If you are planning on fishing for those who don’t sail. thought of. For example, what are the please be sure and ask if a fishing Sailing is perfect for families, departure taxes for a person leaving a license is required. Certain desti- couples, groups of friends or anyone particular island? nations such as The British Virgin looking for fun out on the water and They offer information on their own Islands require a permit be arranged in power boat options are available as office hours, taxi transportation around advance of your trip. well, if that’s your boating preference. the area or island, what to expect on Check it out! Cruising through par-

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Taking The Maple Leaf to TheBahamas DESTINATION ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND!

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 The Maple Leaf secured at our slip at the Atlantis Resort Marina. friends on board, takes the Maple Leaf miles) from the Port of Miami to Old semi-circle, and one of many marinas from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau or Bahama Beach, West End or 68.9nm available for transient boaters. See the Paradise Island a couple of times annu- between Port Everglades (where sidebar for planning resources. ally. The Maple Leaf is his 54 Bertram Michael has the Maple Leaf serviced It would be a blast to either begin or and he is a dedicated sport fisherman. in Fort Lauderdale) to Old Bahama end your Caribbean cruise at Atlantis They held a World Game Fishing Beach, West End. Resort and cruising through the record at one point just a few yeas ago. So, the first leg takes The Maple Bahamas can be breath-taking. Michael They are passionate about fishing! Leaf about two hours across the Gulf has taken me on trips where the Maple Week-long fishing expeditions to Stream from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini Leaf is the only vessel on beaches that new as well as proven locations, are or Cat Cay, then two more hours over stretch for miles. With the white sand planned every year and after a life-time the Great Bahama Bank or through the and azure seas, the Bahamas can be the of cruising and fishing throughout the North West Passage turning north east picture postcard paradise you dream Caribbean, Michael firmly believes the to Chubb Cay, and then another two of, but it’s not far from the continental Bahamas is the place he loves the best. hours on to Nassau or Paradise Island. U.S., yacht service and everything else I joined the crew on board the The total trip is 188.14nm from Fort that you need, but want to leave behind! Maple Leaf in June for Sarah and Ben’s Lauderdale to Paradise Island or approxi- In a power boat like the Maple wedding which was held at the One & mately 178 nm from Miami to Nassau. Leaf, you can easily day trip, returning Only Ocean Club, a part of the simply The traffic coming into the harbour to Atlantis at night, or cruise through amazing Atlantis Resort complex. at Paradise Island is mainly smaller the islands as long as you’d like. Just The Maple Leaf, departing from vessels due to the narrowness of the plan ahead because some little out Fort Lauderdale and heading to Atlantis channel, but there are colossal cruise islands have very limited docking. on Paradise Island (assuming a good ships running out of Nassau and you’ll On arrival, Atlantis, Paradise Island “weather window”—don’t leave home find that numerous super yachts have rises magically from the turquoise lagoons without it), makes the trip in six hours; already made it to Atlantis! and blue Atlantic of The Bahamas. This that can be broken up into three sec- The marina facility at Atlantis resort unique, ocean-themed destination is tions of two hours, running 25 knots. is located right in the heart of the sprawling and amazing too. On top of For a power boat, this is a com- complex, close to all facilities, restau- having a variety of guest accommodations fortable crossing with other small rants and the nightlife too! available, there are 40 restaurants, bars vessels nearby, but relatively few big The marina has a limited number and lounges, the largest casino in the ships, fuel and service facilities avail- of slips though and you will need to Bahamas and of course, a marina capable able and you are always in contact by reserve well in advance. of handling yachts of any size. radio. Safe and secure. On Paradise Island, you can also Our boating readers will love the Specifically, it is 81.2nm (nautical put into Hurricane Hole which is a safe fact that water is the focal point of

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was enjoying an uneventful bus ride back from Winnipeg us. We went from the briefest of costumes to high-necked, to Foam Lake the end of June, amusing myself with the long-sleeved tops and long cotton slacks. We were no longer Ichildish game of seeing pictures in the clouds when the tanning. Exposed skin was burning. sky in front of us began to change. One particular cloud turned Whether we ascribe to global warming or not, we have seen from innocuous puff balls to steel grey and black. Bits began marked changes in weather patterns. Yes, some time in the to shred and fly off. I remembered the meteorologist at the past 50 years we in Canada turned away from running the Ile Perrot Yacht Club telling me that if I ever saw a jagged- beach in brief bathing suits, slathered in sun tan oil to keep bottomed cloud, I should tuck my boat up under my arm and our skins from drying. We’ve taken to covering up and wear- run. It struck me that it would be tougher to pick up a bus. ing hats, and wondering whether we should heed the warn- The sky to the north, just behind this one cloud, turned ings about checking out the Ultraviolet Protection Factor pearly white. That particular shade reminded me of my (UPF) of our summer wardrobe. UPF is a rating system that mother’s weather wisdom – a white cloud like that means hail. describes how effectively fabrics shield skin from ultraviolet My own 1980s CPS-ECP weather course instincts told me (UV) rays. that this was not a good moment. It could have been worse, And sun tan oil? In 2013, it would serve to baste our skins of course.When the wind, the rain and the hail hit, the bus for roasting. Now we spend the spring surfing the ‘net, driver reacted calmly and with great grace. In zero visibility, searching for the clues to the most effective sunscreen, sun he began to slow down, finally decided to forsake the inside block, cream or lotion or spray. lane in favour of the slow one, coasted us across the lanes, What we need, more than ever, is reliable information. The and managed, a few seconds later, to miss the vehicles that CPS-ECP Fundamentals of Weather and Global Weather had pulled off the road, and the rest of the trip was without are elective courses, but they just might be the ones that teach incident. you enough that you recognize a changing cloud for what it But those few moments were my stark reminder about how is, in time to take as many precautions as you can. Our in- much our prairie weather patterns have changed in the past structor, a meteorologist from Dorval, told us that if we could few years. That cloud, that storm, came out of nowhere, in- predict the weather over our heads for three hours, we were credibly quickly. doing as well as most experts, and that’s what he set out to We’ve had other reminders. Calgary. High River. Toronto, teach us to do. It was life-learning, he said. When you’ve re- where 126 mm of rain fell on July 8, beating Hurricane Ha- tired from active boating, those weather courses can still keep zel’s 1954 previous one-day record of 121.4 mm. On average, you safe on the roads and on the beach. although those statistics might already be out of date, Toronto Admittedly, I’m prejudiced. That 1980s weather course was receives 76.2 mm of rain in July, and an average of 83.8 mm my favourite of all the CPS-ECP courses I took, and as our in August, the rainiest month. I had listened to the mayor of prairie weather changes, I am grateful that I can still read the Calgary begging people not to head out on the Bow or the skies. Elbow at full flood, and now, as I watched Toronto police in boats rescue people stranded in a GO train, I wondered whether there had been any pleasure craft out on Lake On- tario when that storm hit. There are other weather factors to consider as we try to convince the boating public that even wind, sun and water can be a deadly combination. In the 11 years that Jack and I enjoyed Hirondelle, Lac St Louis, Lac St-Francis, the Ottawa, the Rideau and the Sea- way Canal, the sun went from being our friend to attacking

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 52 13-08-02 9:08 AM Richard Bee, AP, Chief Commander Newmarket Power and Sail Squadron

1938 to 2013 – 75 years teaching safe boating to our members and the general public

n 1937, when Fred Dane, George Ruel and G. William began their journey: one West to Vancouver Island, BC and Bowman first crossed the Ambassador Bridge to take the one East to St. John’s, Newfoundland. The flags will complete IUSPS Junior Piloting Course at the Detroit Power Squad- their journey at the Annual General Meeting in Toronto on ron, did they envision the journey they had started would even- October 26. You can follow the flags and their many stops in tually lead to the nationwide organization we are today? our Squadrons and Districts on our National website. In 1938 they formed the Windsor Power Squadron. Due to For the next 75 years to be as successful as the first 75 years, World War II, there was a hiatus in any growth in the organi- CPS-ECP must continue to move forward. We must contin- zation but in 1947 we were granted our charter as Canadian ue to embrace change and new technologies, and deliver on Power Squadrons and the CPS-ECP flag was registered as a our mission by providing courses that meet the needs of the trade mark in 1948. From those humble beginnings we have boating public. We are moving forward with eBooks for our grown to 155 Squadrons from coast to coast to coast. There most popular courses and both the Training Department and have been many milestones along the way. the Operating Committee are experimenting with electronic By 1959 we had grown to 2,500 members in 42 Squad- meeting software to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. rons. This rapid growth necessitated the formation of the Last year CPS-ECP commissioned a project to conduct both Squadrons into Districts. In 1985, Membership approved the an internal and an external survey. The internal survey was per- change from Canadian Power Squadrons to Canadian Power formed by The British Columbia Institute of Technology and and Sail Squadrons (CPS) and Les escadrilles canadiennes de the external survey was conducted by The Phase 5 Consulting plaisance (ECP) in French. In 1990, Avalon Squadron was Group. The results of both surveys are available on Members formed in Newfoundland and we could proudly boast that Moorings. These surveys contain very interesting information there were Squadrons in all ten provinces. on what boaters are looking for from CPS-ECP. I urge every- In 2002 we assumed management of the Maritime Radio one to review the results of the surveys and look at what actions Operator Certification program and in 2012 we launched our you can take at the Squadron and District level to better reach online Pleasure Craft Operator Card course (Boating Basics). our target markets. Since 1938 CPS-ECP has taught over 850,000 boaters from In the June issue of the Port Hole you heard from National coast to coast to coast. Executive Officer Joe Gatfield on the activities of the Organi- All of these accomplishments would not have been possible zational Effectiveness Committee. The new Federal Not-for- without the dedication of our many volunteers, at all levels of Profit Act (the “Act”) requires all federally constituted not- the organization, over the last 75 years. The commitment of for-profit organizations and registered charities to comply our members and volunteers to the goals of CPS-ECP and with the Act by October 17, 2014. Your Governing Board, the many hours given, too numerous to count over the last at the April meeting, approved unanimously to recommend 75 years, has been the strength of CPS-ECP. We owe a debt the Articles of Continuance and the new By-laws be adopted of gratitude to the members and volunteers who helped build by the membership at the October 26, 2013 Annual Gen- CPS-ECP and to the many current volunteers who continue eral Meeting. The new governance structure will strengthen to work hard to help CPS-ECP prosper. Canadian Power and CPS-ECP and position us for future growth and change. The Sail Squadrons have had a great 75 years. We should be proud new governance structure, the adoption of new technologies of our accomplishments, our history and our traditions. for course delivery, eBooks and the use of electronic meeting This has been a year of celebration. The 75th anniversary software are all changes that will help CPS-ECP meet the flag relay celebrations kicked off at the Windsor Yacht Club, challenges of the future. the birth place of CPS-ECP on May 5, 2013 when two special- As I near the end of my term as Chief Commander I con- ly designed CPS-ECP anniversary flags arrived by boat from tinue to be amazed by the commitment and dedication of our the United States. The flags were delivered by United States members and volunteers to the mission of CPS-ECP. With- Power Squadron Chief Commander John Alter. The flags then out you there would be no CPS-ECP. Thank you.

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 53 13-08-02 9:08 AM Mail Call [email protected] Canadian Power and Dear Joan, Sail Squadrons After you printed my article “Do We Practice What We Preach” in last fall’s issue, a surprising number of boaters at my marina thanked me for saying what they have Published by Authority been feeling – that the PCOC is a joke. Even today there are too many ways of of the Governing Board getting the card with far too much “help”. But that is not the real problem. Chair, Communications Committee “Can you handle your boat safely? Do you carefully keep a good watch? Do you Frederic Carter, P understand your responsibility as the skipper of your craft?” These are the ques- Deputy Chair tions that define a safe boater and a good skipper. Just passing a written test doesn’t Susan Cooper make someone a good skipper. It is all matter of BEHAVIOUR. No, cards are not enough. We need proper ENFORCEMENT. For inland wa- Editor-in-Chief terways the very small and scattered provincial police water patrols are hopelessly Joan Eyolfson Cadham, S inadequate. The ones I’ve personally met are well-trained, enthusiastic, and per- Art Director sonable, but they are overwhelmed by the sheer vastness of the areas they must Vanessa Schmidt cover. Over and over again, CPS-ECP members have proposed some form of deputizing a “coast guard auxiliary” or “provincial water patrol auxiliary” in order Designer Liz Delaire to have a highly visible monitoring presence on waterways. Insurance, legal and jurisdictional problems have already been well identified, but saying that we can Proofreaders do nothing is no longer good enough. We need the CPS-ECP formation of a na- Louise White, SN tional/provincial patrol auxiliary on the agenda. Doris Trelenberg, AP To maintain our membership, we need more than courses and fellowship. Why Photographer not encourage our members to take extra training so they could volunteer to di- Don Butt, AP rectly make our waterways safer? As personal watercraft swarm all over your wake or as a high speed cruiser or bow Editorial Review Committee R. John Garside, AP rider towing kids in a ring passes with 30 feet maybe there is nothing we can do. Joan McBride But, if on my home waters on the Rideau, there was an OPP Watercraft Auxil- Charles Morris iary where volunteers cruised the main channels and harbour entrances, had the Donald Whyte, SN responsibility to take the identity numbers of boaters acting irresponsibly and re- Contributing Editors port them to the OPP Marine Detachment for follow-up, then maybe, just maybe Richard Bee , AP the culture of speed and “I don’t give a damn” might be replaced with better be- John Gullick, AP haviour on our waterways. James Hay, JN Gaetan Lapierre, N If there isn’t a change in many boaters’ attitudes,(boats are not just cars with no Bradley Schmidt brakes) then eventually the police will have to play rough like they do for “stunt drivers” on our Ontario roads. Imagine passing another vessel far too close and Published 4 times per year: much too fast only to have your boat impounded for a week smack in the middle January, April, July and September. Copy deadline is ten weeks prior to of your holidays. Will we have to resort to that because so many of us refuse to be publication. Editorial copy and good skippers? correspondence should be sent to [email protected] Dennis Dwyer Patron H.R.H. The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T.

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 54 13-08-02 9:08 AM CPS-ECP members recipients of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which began in a better place for all. His belief in family, combined with February 2012, 60,000 medals have been awarded to Ca- corporate and communal responsibility, has been clear nadians across the country for their contributions to their throughout his career. To date, the Tepperman Family fellow citizens and their communities, provincially or na- has established, through the Canadian Scholarship Trust tionally. The theme reflects Queen Elizabeth II’s own 60 Foundation, scholarships for higher education for over 600 years of service to Commonwealth nations. students in Southwestern Ontario. The Port Hole would like to recognize CPS-ECP mem- Warrant Officer Greg Tanner received the Queen’s Ju- bers who have received this medal. Because of the potential bilee Medal for outstanding contribution and dedication to numbers, we can’t offer space for a full bio of each recipient. the Canadian Armed Forces for 34 years. Greg has been a We are looking for names, home town or squadron, and the member of CPS-ECP for 14 years and instructor for eight reason for the medal being awarded. Forward information of them. He also held the term of Commodore for two to [email protected] or [email protected]. years at the CFB Trenton Yacht Club. The Port Hole recognized one recipient, Donald Knut- John Edward Christopher Moriah of Ajax Squadron son, in the Summer issue. was presented with the medal on Sept. 5th by the local Ron Curties was a Life Member of CPS-ECP. He joined MPP, Joe Dickson, at the Town of Ajax Council Chambers. the Vancouver Squadron in 1973 and he was the founding He was selected as a recipient for his many years in volun- Squadron Commander of the Burrard Squadron in 1977. teering with the local Navy League Cadets, with the local Ron and his wife Tomie joined the Port Moody Squad- CPS-ECP Squadron, his many years of past work in the ron in 2005. Ron received the Community Volunteerism Sea Scouting organization, and other fraternal organiza- Award and The Freedom of the City of Port Moody in tions. During this time he maintained service to Canada in 2011. Due to Ron’s failing health he was unable to attend the Air Reserve Squadron in CFB Toronto and then CFB the ceremony that was held to award the Queen’s Diamond Borden, still being active with the Whitby Sea Cadets, all Jubilee Medal. On May 11, 2013, The Celebration of Life spanning a total of thirty years and counting. was held for Ron. At this time the Heritage Minister MP Joan Eyolfson Cadham, Foam Lake, SK, member of James Moore, presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the Saskatchewan Squadron and Port Hole editor, received Medal to the family. her medal for her work as a writer, storyteller and lifelong Geoffrey R.C. Wilson was awarded the Queen’s Dia- champion of history and heritage, culture and community. mond Jubilee Medal in Brantford, Ontario. Geoff was pre- sented the medal by MP Phil Coleman, Brantford’s Mayor Chris Friel and MPP and Speaker of the House, Dave Levac. Geoff was awarded the medal for his community service, 20 years as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Brantford and his years of commitment and par- ticipation on a number of volunteer boards, YMCA, St. Jo- seph’s Foundation, Public Library, Council on Aging, and the Brant Power and Sail Squadron. Lori Smith, Fort Erie Squadron Membership Officer, was a founding member in Ontario for the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association and has remained active in both the Niagara Region and South West Ontar- io. Over the years she made a great contribution to keep- ing our region together. As membership chair and earlier with her work with the veterans, organizing luncheons, publishing the Ontario Region newsletter, she maintains close contact with veterans and widows and other mem- bers. Lori is extremely valuable to this region. Brian Masse, MP Windsor West and Bill Tepperman Bill Tepperman of Windsor, Ontario, has demonstrat- ed a continuous, ongoing, drive to make our communities

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 55 13-08-02 9:08 AM JET SET

Bradley Schmidt

Selling a Boat Online moulded fibreglass hull and like anything made by Sea-Ray the fit This article marks the twenty-fifth edition of Jet-Set. The and finish was excellent. Mine is an excellent example with the 90hp most recent column discussed some techniques for search- engine. It has enough power to pull an adult on a tube, or a child on ing the classified ads to find your next purchase and prom- skis, but it would struggle pulling an adult up on skis or a wakeboard. ised a follow-up on how to write a classified advertise- It only draws about 6" so it is ideal for shallow areas. I have also had it ment that will attract attention and guarantee a quick sale. in some large waves on Lake Nipissing with great results. It is a very I mentioned that one of my hobbies is buying and selling safe and reliable boat. Here are some details: and no doubt it is a passion shared by many. A quick look at the cable channels on TV will confirm that, with shows focus- THE GOOD sing now on storage auctions, antique “picking,” and trading -very solid hull with no leaks up. I have “flipped” many items for profit with little more than - engine was recently serviced and has excellent compression (130-135- a wash, polish, and a well-written ad. 133), receipt available Here are some tips on crafting a winning ad: -new bilge pump and battery last year • Take excellent pictures. An advertisement without images -comes complete with all necessary safety equipment will get far less attention. Tiny pixelated images are no bet- - trailer is also included, bearings were recently greased and all lights ter. If it is dull and rainy, wait until the next sunny day or use work some images of the item from your archives. A boat shown at a sunny mooring will be a lot more eye catching to a poten- THE BAD tial buyer than a boat shown under a tarp on its trailer. Take -there is a little dock rash on the right-hand side (see image) photos from each corner, the engine compartment, interior, - there was one gel-coat repair done on the starboard side below the gauges, etc. If there are any problem areas, take detailed pic- gunwale, it is about 3” x 0.5” and is barely noticeable (see image) tures of them too. - there are no tears in the seats but they are faded and will likely need • Research the item you are selling so you can provide as much to be redone soon background information as possible. You might find out I am only selling due to changing interests. I am looking to move something you didn’t know that could be a key selling point. into an aluminum fish and ski style boat. I am asking $3750 for the • Do some market research to come up with a fair price. I think boat and trailer. They will be sold with a bill of sale and ownership this is a key point to success, since most people shop with a transfer. Please contact me by email or at 555-555-5555 to discuss. price range in mind. Starting with a fair price will make your ad visible to the highest number of potential buyers, espe- By elaborating in a clear and concise way you paint an honest cially because most online classified sites allow buyers to limit and thorough picture to your potential buyers. As a side-note, their search by price range. Overpricing your item will mean I actually bought the boat in the fictional ad from an online ad your item is not visible to someone using this feature. that read simply “1996 Sea-Rayder, runs good, call 555-555- • Use as many keywords as possible in your title. When I list a 5555.” I used the boat for three years and ultimately made a Volkswagen Beetle for sale I try to think of every name some- profit when I sold it. one may search for and use it in my title, for example, instead Good luck with your endeavours! of “Volkswagen Beetle” I will write “Volkswagen VW Beetle Bug Type 1.” This will make your ad easier to find. My favourite type of ad is what I call “the good and the bad.” Here’s a fictional example using the points from above, with the pictures omitted:

1996 Sea-Ray Sea-Rayder Jet Boat Similar to Sea-Doo I am selling a very well maintained 1996 Sea-Rayder that I have owned for five years. I am the third owner. These boats were made by Sea-Ray from 1993 – 1999 and exclusively used the Mercury Sport- Jet engine in 90hp and 120hp versions. They featured a two-piece

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 56 13-08-02 9:08 AM JUST ASK JOHN

John Gullick, AP Manager, Government & Special Programs

Q: I have had my powerboat stolen and I am wondering how • a completed Form 84-0172E, Application for Pleasure it can best be identified if someone finds it? Craft License; A: The best method of identifying any vessel is through its • proof of ownership of the pleasure craft; and Pleasure Craft License number. Pleasure Craft Licenses are • a signed photocopy of a valid piece of government-issued not to be confused with a Pleasure Craft Operator Card identification. (PCOC) which is an operator competency certificate re- Instructions about how to fill out Form 84-0172E, Applica- quired to operate any powered vessel. The Pleasure Craft tion for Pleasure Craft License, may be found on the Trans- License contains the ID numbers that you must purchase port Canada Boating Safety site’s How-to page. In particu- and attach to each side of the bow on your boat. They are lar, see the “To transfer a pleasure craft license” section. accompanied by a Pleasure Craft License document, a copy If you do not have documents that prove you own the of which must be kept on the boat at all times. This infor- pleasure craft, you will need to make a declaration under mation is kept in a national Pleasure Craft License data base oath stating why you cannot produce the bill of sale or proof that is available to law enforcement officers so it is key in of ownership. You can use the sample declaration form identifying stolen vessels. (PDF Version, 62 KB) * provided on this site or another A Pleasure Craft License is required for any powered ves- similar document, as long as it contains all the information sel that has one or more motors that add up to 7.5 kW (10hp) required. or greater unless the boat is registered (see below). Tenders When applying for a pleasure craft license, include a or dinghies that are carried on board or towed behind a li- signed photocopy of your personal identification document. censed boat must also be licensed. This document is similar The Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre will return the photo- to a motor vehicle ownership certificate in that it contains copy to you when they send you your license. information about the boat, including any Hull Identifica- Your application and supporting documents must be tion Number, and its owner. It also contains a section that mailed-in for processing to the Pleasure Craft Licensing must be completed and submitted by the new owner when Centre, address above. the boat is sold. It is the new owner’s responsibility to ensure Regulations require you display the Pleasure Craft Li- that required vessel license information is transferred into cense on both sides of the bow, above the waterline and as their name and the documentation submitted to be entered far forward as is practical. The numbers and letters must be into the national data base. in block and at least 7.5 cm (3”) high. Their colour must If you are buying a new or used boat from a dealer they contrast with the background. You may choose to get a ves- will usually complete and submit the required paperwork. sel license for safety reasons if your boat does not require Application forms are available on line from Transport one. This will help Search and Rescue personnel get infor- Canada at www.boatingsafety.gc.ca or for pick up at your local mation about your boat 7/24. Service Canada Centre. Applications for a Pleasure Craft Li- A Pleasure Craft License does not prove ownership and cense along with supporting documentation must be mailed- Service Canada and Transport Canada cannot confirm in for processing to the Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre: ownership so when entering another country carry a bill Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre of sale along with the Pleasure Craft License. Don’t forget P.O. Box 2006 the same for tenders and dinghies. Failure to produce these Fredericton, New Brunswick documents can cause delays, trouble and possibly fines when E3B 5G4 clearing customs. Allow at least ten (10) business days plus mailing time to process your application. Applications cannot be processed unless you provide complete information and include all re- quired documents. You need a bill of sale. If the vessel has already been li- censed you will also need the vessel license signed off by the original owner. To transfer a license to your name, submit the following documents:

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 57 13-08-02 9:08 AM Above: Indian Summer at dock in Horta Top Right: Gaetan and Richard at dock in Horta, Bottom Right: Gaetan, Richard and Miko with our contribution to the dock at Horta. PART III Atlantic Crossing Gaetan Lapierre, N, West Island Power and Sail Squadron

This is the third and final episode of Gaetan’s account of an ocean 6-8', running on ¼ yankee only. There are birds that we crossing from Saint-Paul-de-l’Île-aux-Noix, Quebec to Horta, had been seeing since we left New York, still around at in the Azores, aboard Indian Summer, a 1970 Tartan 34C more than 600 NM from land. I don’t know what they are; owned by Richard Lariviere. The first two episodes were in Win- they look like the seagulls we see around Montreal. We ter and Spring 2013 issues of The Port Hole. noticed that the water in the boat’s tank had a foul smell and decided we would use it only for boiling vegetables or June 10th. Woke up at 0600 to find the boat becalmed, pasta. Once boiled it was OK and we could still use it for so we all went swimming. Wind picked up by 0730, and coffee but it was fortunate that we brought a lot of water again with full main and polled out yankee, we are doing jugs. Wind abated by midday, so we were able to carry the 7-8 knots SOG. Wind increased in late afternoon, so we main with 2 reefs and full yankee. double-reefed the main, something we did most nights as June 13th. Becalmed again, so in for another swim, but a precaution. the water was a bit cooler now that we were out of the gulf June 11th. Our first day of rough sea, with winds of stream. Light winds on and off all day, motored from 0730 24 knots and confused sea. We put in a third reef, then to 1100. dropped the main completely. With the wind 120º on the June 14th. According to our weather man Jess, winds port quarter, we were heading 150º. Heading more easterly would be light for the next few days. It was sunny and would be have been better but it was too rough. We short- warm. We could enjoy it until the next storm arrived. ened our watches to 2 hours since we now had to helm June 15th. We heard from our friends on Long Reach; because the autopilot could not keep up with the way the they had been getting very rough weather and consid- boat’s stern was being pushed from side to side by the fol- ered turning back, but decided to continue on. With light lowing sea. Too rough to cook so peanut butter and jam winds, we decided to put up the spinnaker, and managed sandwiches had to do. to do a fair distance towards our destination. A group of June 12th. Wind increased to 33 knots, with waves of dolphins visited us again. When the boat is in the bottom

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 58 13-08-02 9:08 AM After not seeing land for 22 days, there it was, dead ahead of us. Adrenaline was high, and we put the champagne in the refrigerator.

of the waves, they jump from the top of the waves and it is every day. A group of about 12 dolphins appeared suddenly like they are up in the air. Always fun to watch. and started putting on the usual show, crossing in front of June 16th. Light winds again, barely enough to fill the the boat, and jumping out of the water, three or four in spinnaker. Dropped everything for lunch and swim, than unison for half an hour. By the end of the 26th, we were motored, from 1530 until 0600 the next day. 150 nm from Horta, our destination in the Azores. June 17th. With full main and genoa, we were able to do June 27th. Three orcas swimming in a westerly direction about 4 knots. Spotted another sail boat today, we made passed about 50 meters from us as if they had not seen us. radio contact with Sanssouci, an American boat, a Tayana June 28th. LAND HO. At 0712, I spotted a dark spot 37 also heading to Horta in the Azores. in the distance, but could not be sure with all the clouds June 18th to 20th. Typical decent wind days, sunny and on the horizon. Soon after, I was sure. There was land in warm most of the time, time to relax and tan. front of us. The GPS makes things easy. After not seeing June 21st. Time to “batten down the hatches”, another land for 22 days, there it was, dead ahead of us. Adrenaline storm coming up. Our supper consisted of Chunky Soup was high, and we put the champagne in the refrigerator. eaten cold out of the can. Winds reached 43 knots over Later in the morning, we got the official welcome from night, making it too dangerous to cook anything, and im- yet another group of dolphins, must have been 30 of them, possible to sleep. A wave came over the bow and swamped putting on yet another spectacular show, absolutely incred- the cockpit. The new GPS was showered and quit. They ible animals. By 1300, we were close enough to see features don’t make them like they used to. You would think that an of the island, green fields and villages. The western point apparatus made for marine use would be water resistant. of the island is a volcano that erupted in 1980, and joined a Luckily, we had back-ups on board. small island to the main island of Faial. The city of Horta June 22nd. Wind still blowing hard and waves building is on the south east side of the island. We arrived in the up, so we decided to heave to for lunch. We got under- bay and dropped anchor at 1740 Montreal time, 2140 local way again at 1330 with half of the 70% jib rolled out. We time, and put the yellow flag up. Popped the cork, emptied needed to helm manually, as the autopilot could not hold the bottle, had a couple of beers, and ate dinner before set- a course. We later found out that it was also defective. We tling down to a night of uninterrupted sleep. reinstalled the old autopilot and it got us to the Azores. June 29th. Up at 0600, and reset our watches to local We sent an email to the supplier, and were told to redo the time, 1000. After having breakfast, we motored over to the calibration. Unable to do so at sea, we recalibrated after dock for formalities, and were assigned a dock; boats are reaching the Azores, and that solved the problem. By eve- three abreast. We tied up and immediately went for a warm ning, the wind tapered off a bit so we raised the main with fresh water shower. It felt good, after 22 days of washing 3 reefs and made good distance overnight. on deck with a bucket of salt water, often on the cool side. June 23 to 26th. Sunny and warm days with moderate After, we went for a walk around town, had lunch, bought winds, time to dry things, wash ourselves and some clothes. paint and a brush for our contribution to the famous wall Finally got wind from the north-west, so progressed well and made plans to go to Peter’s Sports Bar for a few of their toward our destination. The amateur radio had not been supper mugs, and dinner. able to transmit for two days, so our electrical engineer captain set to work to find the problem. Turns out salt water had corroded the insulators on the back stay which was used as an antenna. The captain found some wire; we raised that with a spare halyard and were able to transmit again. Before this failure, we had been sending daily emails to our family and friends, and we knew they would be wor- ried after not receiving anything for two days. We made sure to let them know that we had been having problem transmitting and not to worry if they did not hear from us

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 59 13-08-02 9:08 AM CPS-ECP as a charitable organization

Chuck Beall, National Law Officer The 1947 Letters Patent are available on the CPS-ECP Toronto Power and Sail Squadron webpage. The objects of the organization are: …to establish a high standard of skill in the handling and navi- CPS-ECP is a Not-for-Profit Corporation and it is also a gation of yachts, to encourage the study of the science of naviga- registered charity. Certain benefits and obligations follow tion, to co-operate with the agencies of the Canadian Government from that. charged with the enforcement of the laws and regulations relating Historically charitable activities fall into one of four catego- to navigation and to stimulate interest in activities which will tend ries. Activities to: relieve poverty; support education; support to the upbuilding of our Merchant Marine and our Navy…” religion, and activities by other socially beneficial organiza- So, any CPS-ECP activity that relates to any of those ob- tions such as the Canadian Red Cross, the March of Dimes, jects is acceptable…with one exception. the many hospital foundations that exist across the country, Charities are prohibited from carrying out certain kinds and organizations that provide support for people with dis- of activities. Political activity is the most obvious one. Urg- abilities, like seeing eye dog foundations. Although charities ing CPS-ECP Members to write to a government minister, and charitable activities have been part of our social fabric for or to an MP or a member of a provincial legislature to ad- generations, there is no precise definition of a charity written vance a position about a particular issue is first on the list of down in a law, not even in the Income Tax Act. “no-no’s”. That is what public interest advocacy groups do, Being a charity has certain benefits. Two are monetary. A and they are not charities. For example some Members may registered charity gets to issue tax receipts to persons1 who have personal views about water levels in the Great Lakes, give them money. That is a recognition that supporting a or user fees in government operated parks or waterways. charity is of benefit to all Canadians as it improves the social Obviously Members continue to be free to contact their fabric of our country. That idea is based on the approach elected representatives and express their views in a personal that everyone gains from a charitable gift. The person mak- capacity. They just can’t do it as a CPS-ECP Member, or ing the gift gets a tax benefit, and the charity gets resources group of CPS-ECP Members for three reasons. First, neither needed to carry on with its recognized charitable activities. of those particular issues relates to the objects of CPS-ECP, The second monetary benefit a charity gets is tax advan- so it is outside the scope of the organization’s permitted ac- tages. A charity pays no income tax on the money it receives. tivities. Second, it is a prohibited activity for a charity. Third, As well, a charity can claim a rebate on the sales taxes it pays, the CPS-ECP By-laws and Regulations provide that only the and get some of that money back from the government. Chief Commander may speak on behalf of CPS-ECP. A charity also gets an intangible benefit because carrying Using the CPS-ECP Membership information, such as out charitable activities is generally regarded as being a so- Squadron or District Directories to carry out an otherwise cially good thing to do. So, as a charity, CPS-ECP and its prohibited activity is also out of bounds. The CPS-ECP activities are part of a respected segment of Canadian life. Privacy Policy promises each Member that their personal There is a legal limit to the kinds of activities that CPS- profile information will only be used for CPS-ECP pur- ECP can do. That comes from two sources: First, when a poses, which such activities are clearly not. That restriction corporation is created, its charter document (for CPS-ECP also extends to using the Directories to promote any non it was Letters Patent issued in 1947) sets out what the cor- CPS-ECP activity such as community events, fund-raising poration was created to do, often referred to as the objects activities of non-charitable organizations (sports clubs are of the corporation (its reasons for being). Once the corpora- not charitable organizations), activities that do not relate to tion is created, it can do any activity that supports its objects. the CPS-ECP objects, public interest advocacy groups, or And, the opposite is also true. A corporation cannot do an commercial activities, for example. There is an exception, activity unless the proposed activity supports its objects. For and that is if a CPS-ECP activity is part of the event, pro- example, CPS-ECP can promote boating education, which moting the activity and the event is a permitted use because it does, but it cannot fund a competitive boat racing team to of the CPS-ECP participation. earn prize money. As a charity, CPS-ECP, or any part of it, can only use their funds for two purposes: First to purchase goods and services 1. I used “persons” because a corporation/company is a legal person, as are individuals. to carry out activities in support of the CPS-ECP objects.

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 60 13-08-02 9:08 AM That includes buying course materials and renting classroom being willfully blind or indifferent about whether an activity space. Second, as a charity CPS-ECP can only donate funds is prohibited or not could jeopardize the charitable status of to other registered charities, and certain other organizations the entire organization. such as some kinds of government organizations, and educa- Charities receive benefits so that they may provide a tional institutions (not a complete list by any means). greater benefit to Canadian society. Each Member, Squad- Any Squadron or District thinking about making a dona- ron, and District has an obligation to support CPS-ECP by tion should contact either the National Law Officer or the engaging only in activities consistent with the organization’s National Treasurer for some advice. In most cases we will be objects, and in compliance with the requirements of the Not able to help you meet your objective and still comply with for Profit Act, the Income Tax Act and the Charities Act. the requirements of the Not for Profit Act, the Charities Act If you have any questions, comments or you are not sure and the Income Tax Act. if a proposed activity is on-side, send me or the National This is an area of law where “seeking permission first” is the Financial Officer an e-mail. only choice. Hoping “to seek forgiveness” after the fact is not Just remember not to shoot the messenger… an option. Deliberately engaging in a prohibited activity or There’s a difference in people – and it’s positive Joan Eyolfson Cadham

There’s a difference in people’s attitudes – and it’s posi- Day weekend but the locks didn’t open until 10 a.m. and tive, says Dennis Dwyer of Perth, Ontario, who, for five they closed at 3 p.m. People going any distance couldn’t do years, has headed a tiny team of volunteers educating boat- it. And Perth was cut off. Boaters wanting to use the two ers about the loons on the Rideau Canal. Dwyer and three Beveridges locks at the entrance to the Tay Canal had to other CPS-ECP members continued their campaign even call the day before to make an appointment. On June 21, after their former Squadron surrendered their Charter. operations were extended to 9 to 5. They talk to boaters and hand out three-fold brochures But all the hype around the War of 1812 helped the Ride- provided in French and English by Friends of The Rideau. au Canal loon campaign. The canal was built after 1812 as “This year, I haven’t had one person who didn’t say ‘thank a direct result of the war. There are exhibits in the com- you’ for the pamphlet,” Dwyer said. “I used to get some aw- munities, Friends of the Rideau and Friends of Tay River ful replies.” People want to know why the loons are out in are active, there are photos everywhere and most of them the middle of the channel. From nature’s point of view, the feature loons. Ads included the loons’ cry. “The loons, answer is simple. Loon parents move their chicks away from and their cry – they are part of the history of Canada. Isn’t nesting areas out into the main channel because, nearer the that wonderful,” people would tell Dwyer and his team. shore, otters and big fish in the bays do nasty things to little “They’d see the loons on TV, they’d hear the loons’ cry, loons. But that puts the chicks in direct conflict with boats, and they’d want to find out stuff,” he said. “The pamphlets in particular PWCs and boats pulling water skiers, tubers are available at all the locks, but you really need to talk to and wake boarders, Dwyer explains. “They thank me,” he people, one on one, to put the folders into their hands.” said. “They say they didn’t understand.” Because of the often dangerous weather cutting into boat- There is an increased awareness that loons are really ing time, Dwyer and his friends have narrowed their focus unique to Canada, Dwyer said. for 2013. They intend to concentrate on the three mari- The summer of 2013 was a difficult one for someone who nas in the areas and Poonamalie, Beveridges, Narrows and wanted to meet other boaters along the Rideau. “By the Newboro locks. end of July, I had handed out only 50 forms during three The Friends of the Rideau pamphets that the group distrib- brief cruises in Surprise. In other years, I’ve given away 150 utes are Be Rideau Loon Aware and Attention! Huards sur le canal by that time,” Dwyer said. Weather was a big factor. “The Rideau. The Friends website is www.rideaufriends.com. weather was too extreme. – storm warnings, lightning. We had three good days in June then it became hot and stormy.” As well, the change in hours of operation of the Rideau didn’t help the campaign. “The Canal opened on Victoria

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 61 13-08-02 9:08 AM Looking for lost ships and naval history at York Factory, Manitoba

Courtesy the Fara Heim expeditionary team leaders, David In September, 1697 Captain Pierre Le Moyne D’Iberville, a Collette and Johann Straumfjord Sigurdson Canadian by birth born to French parents from Normandy (he was of Viking descent), and his ship, the Pélican, were David Collette is Canadian-born and a USPS member. His anchored at Port Nelson in Hudson Bay. He had sailed with uncle, Johann Straumfjord Sigurdson, is also a Manitoba Ice- a fleet of warships to disrupt and destroy the British pres- lander. They organized the Fara Heim expedition to travel ence in the Canadian North. The Pélican was a third-rate from Canada to Reykjavik, Iceland over a 3-month period while man of war 44-gun 200 foot frigate with a battle tested crew searching at predetermined locations for evidence of Norse pres- of 150 sailors. ence. (See Port Hole, Summer, 2012) While preparing for their Before the battle, the Pélican became separated from the expedition down the Nelson River last year, they learned about rest of the French squadron in heavy fog, but D’Iberville one of the most significant battles in Canadian history and the elected to forge ahead. This set the stage for a little-known largest naval battle in the North American Arctic. Their current but spectacular single-ship action against heavy odds. As the expedition is to find artifacts. Pélican sailed south into clearer weather, she approached the trading post of York Factory, and a group of soldiers went ashore to scout out the fort. Captain D’Iberville remained on board the Pélican. While the shore party was scouting the fort, D’Iberville saw the sails and masts of approaching ships. Thinking the rest of his squadron had arrived, he set off to meet them. D’Iberville realized that the ships were not French, but were, instead, an English squadron when one fired a shot across the bow of thePélican . The English squadron comprised the Royal Navy warship Hampshire under Captain Fletcher, mounting 50 guns, the Hudson Bay Company’s Hudson’s Bay (200 t) commanded

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 62 13-08-02 9:08 AM by Capt. Nicholas Smithsend and mounting 32 guns, and and find the source of the Mississippi River. He was respon- the Hudson Bay Company’s Dering (260 t) commanded by sible for the creation of the French settlements in Louisiana Capt. Michael Grimington mounting 36 guns. and finally died in Cuba, on July 9th 1706, of yellow fever. D’Iberville, his shore party out of reach, elected to give He was seven days short of his 45th birthday. This is the battle. It began as a running fight, but after two and a half story of one of the most influential persons to live in North hours, D’Iberville closed with the English and a brutal America before the founding of Canada or the United States. broadside-to-broadside engagement took place between The Fara Heim team will spend two weeks living in a the Pélican and the Hampshire. The English seemed to polar bear proof enclosure at York Factory in Manitoba. be gaining the upper hand with blood running from the From this base they will conduct both land and sea search- scuppers of the Pélican into the water. Captain Fletcher de- es, primarily for Pierre’s ship and secondarily the British manded that D’Iberville surrender, but D’Iberville refused. man of war. Pierre’s ship is expected to be found on dry Fletcher is reported to have raised a glass of wine to toast land due to isostatic rebound and changing topography. D’Iberville’s bravery when the next broadside from the Isostatic rebound is an effect where the land is slowly ris- Pélican detonated the Hampshire’s powder magazine. The ing from the position it sank due to the weight of the mile Hampshire exploded and sank. thick glaciers of the last ice age. The Hudson’s Bay and the Dering seem to have played They will use ground penetrating radar on the ground and only a limited supporting role in the final stage of the tow a magnetic anomaly detection system through the water engagement. The Hudson’s Bay was damaged and struck to find the ships. With over 100 cannons in the water they will its colours to Pélican after the Hampshire blew up. Dering use the same techniques used to find submarines. Hudson Bay broke off the engagement and fled, but thePélican was too is less than 100 feet deep where the ships sank and there is a badly damaged to pursue. sandy bottom. This combined with little debris on the ocean The Pélican was also fatally damaged in the battle. Holed bottom offers hope that any metal like a sunken cannon will below the waterline, the Pélican was grounded as close to be easily illuminated by the detection gear. the shore as possible and D’Iberville got his sailors off the Side scan sonar will abe used to map the bottom of the ship. He also removed several cannon and marched to cap- Bay. The team will turn over their data to the Government ture the Hudson Bay Company trading post at York Fac- of Canada and Manitoba for future expeditions. tory. The arrival of the remainder of the French squadron Explore with Fara Heim by visiting: http://faraheim.com shortly thereafter led to the surrender of York Factory on September 13, 1697. The Hudson Bay employees captured at York Factory included Henry Kelsey who was the first European to set foot on the prairies of North America and see bison. Jour- nals kept by York Factory employees record the locations and events of the Battle of Hudson Bay. Naval and Hudson Bay maps also record landmarks and data points that show where the battle occurred. Captain D’Iberville went on to found Biloxi, Mississippi

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 63 13-08-02 9:08 AM How safe are Canadian boaters?

Information compiled by Joan Eyolfson Cadham for survival for current and future boating enthusiasts, in- Saskatchewan Power and Sail Squadron cluding owners and passengers of a variety of motorized and human-powered water craft. The results were published in According to the Lifesaving Society 2012 Drowning Report, 2011 as Boating Immersion and Trauma Deaths in Canada: there is an increase in drownings among 18-to-24-year-olds 18 Years of Research. and 25-to-34-year-olds. Year after year, eight out of 10 The following quotations are taken, with permission, drowning victims are male, but in the 18-to-34-year-old age from the 75-page report: range, nine out of every 10 victims are male. Swimming is The marine environment can be harsh to the unprepared riskiest on hot, humid days when you might be dehydrated boater, and so year after year about 40% of drowning deaths and suffering heat exhaustion without quite knowing it. from immersion in Canada involve boaters, and boating is Also, says RCMP Sgt. Paul Dawson, quoted in the Regina the leading cause of fatalities from immersion and other Leader-Post, “Driving a vehicle can be a very safe activity, water-related injuries. This report includes an overview of but if you mix it with other things, it can become danger- 18 years of research data on all deaths involving boats in ous. Swimming is the same way. If you mix swimming with Canada, with the main emphasis on recreational incidents. alcohol or if you exceed your ability to swim, that’s when Sadly, year after year boaters continue to remain unaware you can get into trouble.” of or ignore fundamental yet simple principles of boating The Canadian Red Cross (CRC), with support from Trans- safety, and many die. Canadians who faithfully fasten their port Canada’s Office of Boating Safety, conducted 18 years of safety belts and avoid alcohol in the much less dangerous research to provide a profile for prevention, as well as a guide traffic environment embark onto the water without the pro-

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 64 13-08-02 9:08 AM tection of a properly worn flotation device, often in boats were disproportionately associated with death by trauma as How safe are Canadian that are unsafe except in ideal conditions. Many boaters are compared with death by immersion. Small open powerboats weak swimmers or cannot swim at all. Although alcohol is and size unknown powerboats, probably mainly small, were ill advised while boating for both operators and passengers, frequently involved in both trauma and immersions deaths. boaters? purchasing and loading supplies of alcohol into the boat fre- PERSONAL WATERCRAFT While PWCs accounted quently takes priority over a visit to a reputable boating shop for only 2% of powerboat immersion deaths, they were in- to ensure that the operator and all passengers are fitted with volved in 28% of powerboat trauma fatalities, including the a safe and comfortable flotation device, appropriate to the 2% of cases where the person was being towed by a PWC. nature of the boating activity. Furthermore, PWCs contributed to some of the unpowered Similarly, while many drivers assess weather and road trauma deaths: in one case, a canoeist was fatally injured af- conditions prior to travel by road, few verify marine weath- ter being struck by a PWC. er and water temperatures before setting off in their boats. RISK FACTORS Frequent risk factors included rough Boaters are also unable to easily access safety reviews of water, strong winds, standing up in craft, overloading, colli- boats and flotation devices prior to purchase, including per- sions, and dangerous manoeuvres such as turning abruptly. formance under adverse weather conditions such as wind, At least 5% of power boaters died after they fell in and the waves, and cold. Safety performance data for motor vehicles boat continued on without them, possibly due to lack of a and for related safety equipment such as seat belts, airbags, dead man’s engine cutoff, or non-use even when present. and child restraints are available at various sources such Such boats were often observed circling empty by bystand- as Transport Canada and the U.S. Insurance Institute for ers on shore. Highway Safety. The links to the updated version “Boating Immersion and Between 1991-1995 and 2006-2008, the proportion of Trauma Deaths in Canada: 18 Years of Research. http:// recreational fatalities increased from 83% to 90%, occupa- www.redcross.ca/cmslib/general/2011_boating_fnl.pdf tional fell from 14% to 8%, and attempted rescue remained http://www.croixrouge.ca/cmslib/general/2011_naviga- constant at about 1%. Recreational boating accounted for tion_fnl.pdf 85% of immersion deaths, including drowning and immer- sion hypothermia and 91% of boating trauma deaths. Permission is granted to use information from the Boating Im- BODY OF WATER Overall, lakes (including ponds and mersion and Trauma Deaths in Canada: 18 Years of Research, reservoirs) were most frequently involved in boating immer- credit Canadian Red Cross. While use of this material has been sion deaths, followed by rivers and oceans. The proportion of authorized, Transport Canada shall not be responsible for the deaths on rivers was significantly greater for unpowered boats. manner in which the information is presented, nor for any inter- POWERBOATS 90% of victims were boating in or be- pretations thereof. ing towed by a powerboat. PWCs and large powerboats

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 65 13-08-02 9:08 AM CPS-ECP Flag Frenzy

United States Power Squadrons Deliver the CPS-ECP Anniversary Flags CPS-ECP 75th Anniversary Flags were delivered by USPS Chief Commander John Alter and received by CPS-ECP Chief Commander Richard Bee on May 5th at the Windsor Yacht Club. Photo: James Atkinson James Photo:

York East and York West Flag Relay Event on CBC The sun was shining brightly and summer was truly in the air on May 30, 2013. With the Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club as the backdrop, the cameras were rolling as two Toronto Marine Unit Police Officers piloted their fully restored antique wood launch past the fleets of sailboats and dragon boats and into port for a perfect docking. Chief Commander Richard Bee was aboard, carrying the CPS-ECP 75th anniversary flag on its journey across the country. On shore, a crowd had gathered, holding CPS-ECP 75th anniversary balloons and miniature flags. The flag was ceremonially dipped into Lake Ontario and after some opening remarks by Walter Kowalchuk, Executive Director, and Richard Bee, Chief Commander the flag was transferred from Squadron to Squadron before being sent on its way East. – Bradley Schmidt See the CBC segment at: http://bit.ly/CPS75th Photo: Vanessa Schmidt Vanessa Photo:

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 66 13-08-02 9:09 AM HRH Prince Philip Receives his Commemorative Flag Our patron, HRH Prince Philip, with the CPS-ECP 75th Anniversary flag in his library at Buckingham Palace. In early

Photo: James Atkinson James Photo: May, HRH received this Commemorative Flag and was delighted to contribute to our anniversary celebrations.

CPS-ECP Anniversary Flags on the Trent-Severn and Rideau Canals Britannia-Rideau Power and Sail Squadron celebrated Canada Day and the CPS-ECP 75th Anniversary on the same day. The East bound Anniversary Flag took a dip in Rideau Canal before continuing East. At the start of the May Long Weekend I raised the CPS-ECP 75th anniversary flag at my cottage on the Trent Canal near Bolsover. Many passing boats sport- ing the CPS-ECP burgee have blown their horns or whistles in salute. Two boats in particular are memo- rable — the first boat’s captain blasted his air horns, hollered something like “Ya 75 years” then standing at the helm of his fly bridge held an impressive salute, the second boat swung around in a slow circle repositioning itself to give the assembled crew time to stand by the starboard rail and salute as they passed. In a fitting trib- ute the second boat’s captain also dipped his squadron’s burgee. The spirit of 75 years seems to be alive and well within CPS-ECP. – Donald Macintosh More photos of all Squadron events at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cps75th/sets/ Photo: Vanessa Schmidt Vanessa Photo:

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 67 13-08-02 9:09 AM BOOK REVIEWS Book Reviews The End of Membership As We Know a difference.” However, they can’t man- 2012, the first three books in Tundra’s A It: Building the Fortune-Flipping, Must- age board meetings that run several Wetland Ecosystem series Have Association of the Next Century, days, they don’t want long term board Weather is Canada’s favourite topic, Sarah L. Sladek, Association Manage- terms, and they do want action rather Canada’s weather guru, David Phillips, ment Press, Washington DC, 2011, ISBN than meetings, doing rather than dis- said, speaking at the CPS-ECP con- 978-0-88034-343-5 cussing. ference in Edmonton. But, while we “Coupled with social changes that have Sladek’s 120-page book comes with talk about it, we don’t do much about emerged in the last 20 years, such as solid examples, both successes and fail- it although, he said, “recreational boat- work-life balance and a societal move- ures, and a good index. Her writing ers and farmers are the best amateur ment away from conformity towards flows easily and her points are easy to forecasters.” Nature is beating us up, he individuality, we now have generations follow, though you might be tempted to said. “It’s brutalizing us more than in the with dramatically different needs, val- read the book with a yellow highlighter past. And we are not adapting as quickly ues, wants and expectations. Like it or in your spare hand. as we should,” Phillips said. “Young not, joining an association doesn’t nec- people, generally, are more aware.” essarily top the next generation’s list of Radar For Mariners, revised edition, How do we ensure that young people things to do.” David Burch, International Marine/Mc- are, indeed, more aware? Boatwise is That’s Sarah L. Sladek’s take on one Graw Hill, 2013, 240 pages plus index, the place to begin, of course. The CPS- of the reasons that many organizations ISBN-13 978-0-07183039-3 or available ECP youth boating safety program ex- are having problems recruiting and re- as an ebook plores concerns about the environment taining members. Although Sladek is an You’ve taken the CPS-ECP Radar for and weather. And now Tundra Books American and her book uses American Pleasure Craft course and have learned has begun an Ecosystem series of books examples, and although she’s centred in all you can about the different types of by Toronto author and illustrator Karen a big city, there is much to be learned radar equipment, their capabilities and Patkau. Each book answers the ques- from her observations. limitations. You understand the avail- tion: Why should we care about ecosys- Concerned about declining engage- able features and how they apply to your tems? Who needs an iceberg, a jungle, ment in membership associations, Sladek needs, and you have learned to navigate a swamp? The answer is consistent. founded a company designed to help and to determine where you are by us- “We all do.” For example, the swamp organizations identify their problems, ing radar. And, you know you will keep cleans dirty water. The jungle supplies make the necessary changes, and remain your course material close at hand for food, medicinal ingredients and oxygen. relevant to future generations. easy reference. Without ice, the earth begins to warm And she doesn’t pull any punches. But what if you belong to the genre of up more. “Why is it only a handful of associations people for whom all the information in The text is information rich but easy actually give leadership roles to younger the world isn’t enough, who delight in to follow. The illustrations are lush and members (age 46 and younger)? If you finding one more book on a pet subject? very detailed. And for the youngster are thinking to yourself, ‘We tried that If that’s the case, then possibly this book who always wants a little more out of a already and they didn’t want to lead’, by someone who received the Institute book, there are glossaries and extra pag- then there was a flaw in your approach,” of Navigation’s Superior Achievement es jammed with small illustrations and she says. Award for outstanding performance as a snippets of material. The values of that generation of practising navigator might be one pos- younger people, she says, are different sible addition to the CPS-ECP course. Joan Eyolfson Cadham than the Boomers’. “Baby Boomers will And Burch is fierce about learning. Just join an association because they feel it’s about any modern radar unit will make the right thing to do… “ Generation X you and your boat about 80 percent saf- and Generation Y? They’ve never had er, he says, “...once you take the time to job security. They never know when learn to use it.” they will lose their job. They “tend to be focused on three primary objectives: Who Needs a Swamp? Who Needs an Ice- the opportunity to lead, the opportunity berg? Who Needs a Jungle? Text and art to learn, and the opportunity to make by Karen Patkau, Tundra Books, Toronto,

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Fall13-Vol40No4.indd 68 13-08-02 9:09 AM THE COTTAGER

James R. Hay, JN Lake St. Louis Power and Sail Squadron At least in part of the country, water levels seemed to be somewhat improved over last year. This year George managed There are times when we have to sit back, take some time to avoid finding the bottom too often but a time-honoured ex- and count our blessings. Fall is the time when we cottagers pression keeps coming to mind. How many times have we said look back on the summer that was while we close the cottage that we would do something “come Hell or high water”? before winter arrives. Then we may do other things but now It’s not uncommon at the cottage – we’ll get things done. we also look both forward and back. We expect problems at the cottage and we deal with them. Our fall thoughts may very well influence our winter ac- We don’t expect those problems at home but when they tivities. In looking back, our thoughts may take strange twists happen we all pitch in and help each other out. and turns. More than once, a summertime incident has con- “Come Hell or high water” there would be a Calgary Stam- vinced George to learn more about a subject, such as the year pede after the towns of High Water and High River lived up that George gave the old outboard to the neighbour. It didn’t to their names and Calgary looked more like Venice. They work - at least not well for George. He gave it to the neigh- had the high water but people pulled together and did it. bour who worked on it over a couple of weekends and after Lac-Megantic is a picturesque lake surrounded by cot- that it purred like a kitten. Learning about engine mainte- tages and is the namesake of the town. The people of Lac- nance suddenly became more worthwhile for George. Megantic have seen Hell. Out of the ashes I have no doubt There must have been any number of weather-related in- that the phoenix will rise again because people pulled to- cidents to get him to take the Weather Course. I’m sure that gether to help each other. the time the storm caught George as he was docking the That is the best in us – strangers will pitch in to help. boat was one. And wasn’t he a sight coming into the cottage Whether it is people helping clean up flood-damaged soaked to the skin? The humiliation of having to leave all his homes, volunteers helping a town devastated by conflagra- clothes on the porch and dripping his way to the bedroom to tion, or, on the small scale, neighbours helping each other put on dry ones would have been enough to do it. when the need arises. This fall George has been thinking about that. We never Will the rain never end? know what the future will bring, but George wants to be part David Phillips told those of us attending his seminar at the CPS- of the solution. So, while he’s closing up the cottage he’s offer- ECP annual conference that we should expect more extreme ing to help the neighbours out with the bigger jobs. They go weather events. We’ve certainly seen those. Even George is get- faster and easier that way and it makes George feels good when ting tired of seeing yet another flood story on the news. On the he helps others. other hand, George has come to appreciate the resilience we all George likes that good feeling and he’s thinking of volun- have – especially collectively – and you need a certain resilience teering to help the Squadron this year. to deal with the trials and tribulations of cottage life.

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 Club Náutico Internacional Hemingway de Cuba.  Canadians can freely come to Cuba and stay. half dozen marinas around the island. THE CLUB NÁUTICO the development of the emerging rec- Today, it’s a beautiful marina setting Prior to 1959 Cuba was home to reational boating in Cuba and from with some facilities that are enjoyed by a hundred yacht clubs, today the that sprang the concept of his now visiting boats from all over. The marina country’s only club, Club Náutico well rooted yacht club. The hope is itself looks like neighbouring Florida— Internacional Hemingway de Cuba to draw the world’s yachting commu- canals with similar gracious homes and is within the marina. While no nity to their improving facilities and boats moored adjacent. And more or Cubans own private yachts CNIH derive the income that comes from less, that’s exactly what it is. exists as an internationally active affluent boaters and their needs. The flags represent Canada, entity thanks almost entirely to the The club was founded in 1992 European and other countries an efforts of its commodore José Miguel without much more than a vision and even a smattering of Americans. Díaz Escrich. Escrich’s personal Esrich’s enthusiasm. Today the club’s Rates range from 50cents/foot/day background and credibility—he striking premises take up what was a with power to 25cents without and was a Cuban navy fleet commander private residence on Canal D and is an less on an annual plan. And there and retired in 1991- combined with ideal facility. The commodore helps its you are in paradise and a $10 cab his passion for the idea of a global 2,000-plus members from 45 countries, ride from the fabulous paladares and yacht club has convinced the Cuban with route and tourism information sites of Havana, a cosmopolitan, if authorities to allow the club to flour- then when they are actually in Cuba, desperately in need of a fix-up, city ish. In 1991, Esrich started to work he helps with practical matters like of 1.5 million. at Marina Hemingway as advisor to finding mooring and fuel, which are

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 Morro Castle has guarded Havana’s Harbour since the 16th century.  CNIH’s commodore José Miguel Díaz Escrich. not always in easy supply. (Cuba has CANADIAN OLÉ HNIC as do 30 other clubs around eight marinas that welcome visitors— Canada is the biggest single source of the world. Even some in the USA. Marina Hemingway, Marina Dársena tourism to Cuba, so it’s not surprising Certainly cruising to Cuba is in the Varadero, Marina Callo Guillermo, that MINTUR, Cuban Ministry of future for Canadian boaters. Currently, Marina Santiago de Cuba, Marina Tourism, has its eye on the True insurance can be a problem on top of Cienfuegos and Marina Cayo Largo North as a source of boaters too. the navigational and political issues, but Marina Tarará and Marina Trinidad) Their survey of the Canadian market undoubtedly those issues will resolve As well, the club has a commitment indicated that while approximately themselves as demand increases. to Cuban kids who get training in 5,000 Canadian boaters navigate Bareboating is also an option; Go Sail Optimists, Snipes and other dinghies. south every winter, only perhaps 20 Cuba, Alboran and others offer bareboat It also periodically hosts the interna- head to Cuba. Commodore Escrich and crewed charters (priced in Euros) out tional billfishing tournament “Ernest visited the Toronto International Boat of Cienfuegos and Inter Yacht Charters Hemingway”; the 63rdt edition was Show in 2003 to specifically invite lists 25 boats available for charter. With held last June. Boats from the U.S., Canadians to visit. A long list of all the possibilities and all that coastline Canada and South Africa took the lion’s Canadian yacht clubs including the it’s easy to image Cuba becoming a primo share of the prizes that in the waters National Yacht Club, the Yacht Club boating destination for Canadians. Get off northern Havana. Crews from de Québec, the Oakville Club and, there before our neighbours to the south Colombia, Mexico, Italy, Cuba and yes, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club find out that there’s a boating paradise France also took part. all have reciprocal privileges with 100 miles south of them. 

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HEN ONE THINKS OF would return in a heartbeat. It’s awaiting our arrival. After stowing our TONGA IN THE SOUTH amazing how quickly travel fatigue gear, we receive a thorough boat and PACIFIC, THE MIND is dissipated by the anticipation and chart orientation; then take a short WCONJURES UP IMAGES excitement of visiting a new culture. cab ride into downtown Neiafu to OF A POLYNESIAN PARADISE— My wife Sandy and I, with our purchase provisions. The experience WHITE SAND BEACHES ON LUSH friends Barry and Joan, scheduled is enlightening—and most likely TROPICAL ISLANDS, SPRINKLED a bareboat sailing charter with The amusing to the locals. Following a LIKE EMERALDS ON A TURQUOISE Moorings for two weeks in March. visit to the ATM to obtain Tongan SEA. SUPPLEMENT THAT IMAGE Our flight departed from Vancouver, currency, we fill the trunk with items WITH QUIET ANCHORAGES, WARM via Los Angeles, to the main island from several small grocery stores, a BREEZES AND CRYSTAL-CLEAR of Tongatapu where we spent a few bakery, meat supplier, wine store, and WATERS AND IT’S UNDERSTAND- hours exploring the bustling capital an outdoor market. The sun is hot and ABLE WHY TONGA IS CONSIDERED city of Nuku’alofa. Its numerous small the pace slow. We enjoy practicing the ONE OF THE WORLD’S PREMIERE shops and markets interspersed with language and learning the currency, SAILING DESTINATIONS. palaces and temples was a world away which initially involves holding out a from life back home. Our one-hour handful of cash and allowing vendors GETTING THERE flight on Real Tonga airlines to the to pick the correct amount! Tonga’s remoteness, about 1300 Vava’u Islands would take us even Vava’u is a cluster of 50 islands nautical miles northeast of New further back in time. scattered across 15 miles of ocean, Zealand, may be partly responsible for protected from swells by outlying reefs. the islands retaining their unspoiled SETTING OUT The Moorings’ navigational chart of this beauty and timeless character. But for After a restful night’s sleep at area identifies 42 designated anchor- Canadian charter sailors, it’s a long Boathouse Apartments overlooking ages, half of which are approved for way off: 17 hours flying time from Neiafu Harbour, we walk to The overnight in prevailing southeast winds. Vancouver on three different airlines. Moorings dock, where Sirocco, our 41’ The area is small enough that one can We know, we’ve been there—and Beneteau gleaming in the sunshine, is sail from one end to the other in just

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 A beautiful child gazes shyly while we peruse Betty’s handmade baskets in her panga.  End of another glorious day in a Polynesian Paradise.  Sailors from around the world enjoy a Tongan feast.

a few hours. Yet, it’s impossible for husband Ben, who live in a small house asks: “What goes on in there?” Ben us to see it all during our two weeks. with their five young children. In very invites us into the small building However, we do manage to visit a few good English, they graciously offer to occupied by a half-dozen men sitting villages and more than a few deserted show us around. Six churches, a school, in a circle on the matted floor. Kava islands for beachcombing, snorkeling playground, Kava House and an array is a brown, watery drink made from and replenishing our souls. of small houses line the dirt path that the dried roots of a pepper plant. It meanders through the village. Only the is widely used as a ceremonial drink THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS churches and the Kava House have throughout most of Polynesia. The Waves lap softly against our hull; a electricity; which means there are no Kava House serves as a meeting place, rooster crows; church bells ring. I peek refrigerators, stoves, washers or any mostly for men. After introductions, through one eye at my watch. It’s 5 other electrical conveniences that we we are offered half coconut shells as am. What? Who goes to church at five Canadians take for granted. Domestic cups and invited to try it. We describe o’clock on a Sunday morning? In the pigs, dogs, and chickens wander about; our first taste as bitter with a slight village of Matamaka, everyone does— columns of smoke rise from outdoor tingling of the lips and tongue. The all 350 islanders, young and old, attend cooking pits. Everyone we meet smiles men smile approvingly with stifled church at 5 am, again at 10 am, and shyly and says hello (“Malo e lelei”). laughter. Apparently, after a few then again at 4 pm. Religion is a very Captain Cook, in 1777, called Tonga drinks, the effect is a feeling of calm- important part of Tongan culture. “The Friendly Isles” and it’s obvious ness, which to Tongans represents Anchored just off a crescent beach why. We feel like we have been renewal. After our drink, some conver- bordering the village, we tie our dinghy transported back a couple of centuries sation, laughter, and an awareness of to a coconut tree and amble ashore to when people lived off the land and sea, the importance of this tradition in the explore. Almost immediately, we receive bonding together to ensure survival. daily lives of Tongans, we bid farewell a warm welcome from Fa’aki and her As we pass the Kava House, Barry and return to the boat.

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every bit of speed from the boat. Tim SPECIFICATIONS By Greg Nicoll Jackett and Bob Johnson, with over 30 years each of building winning boat Length overall ...... 39’10” / 12.14 m Waterline length ...... 35’0” / 10.67 m ANADIAN YACHTING designs and15 Boat of the Year award Beam ...... 12’4” / 3.76 m MAGAZINE WAS INVITED winning designs between them, have Draft ...... 7’5” / 2.29 m TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST married their individual strengths to 5’ 2” / 1.56 m shoal draft option PUBLICATIONS TO TEST create the Blue Jacket 40, a bold and Displacement ...... 16,500 lbs / 7484 kg C Sail area ...... 810 ft.² / 75.25 m² SAIL THE BLUE JACKET 40, THE important evolution in the performance Power ...... 40 hp diesel FIRST IN A NEW SERIES OF PER- cruising sailboat market. Fuel capacity ...... 40 gal / 151 L FORMANCE CRUISING SAILBOATS Island Packet, (IP) with 2500 yachts Water capacity ...... 110 gal / 417 L DESIGNED BY TIM JACKETT IN COL- built and sold, has an amazing record of Holding capacity ...... 25 gal / 80 L LABORATION WITH BOB JOHNSON, quality boats and satisfied customers. Boat supplied by: Blue Jacket Yachts, CEO AND CHIEF DESIGNER AT For some time they have been consid- www.bluejacketyachts.com and Navy Point ISLAND PACKET YACHTS. ering an expansion of their market into Yacht Sales, http://navypointyachtsales.com On a stunning April afternoon, a sportier boat, but with the IP quality we sailed down the Manatee River and feel. The opportunity presented piece hull moulded out of vinyl-ester out into Tampa Bay in a 12-14 knot itself when Tim started his own inde- resin infusion technology, supported breeze with a full main and a Quantum pendent design office after many years by quadraxial E-glass and Divinycell® “screacher” maintaining 6.5 to 7 knots as head designer with C&C / Tartan foam core for better-quality strength. in what might be called a fairly close Yachts, and was contacted by his friend This combination added stiffness while tack. On board with the Canadian Bob Johnson, who had long admired greatly reducing the overall weight. Yachting team were Bill Bolin, VP and respected Tim’s designs. Tim was Additional features include freedom of Island Packet, Steve McPherson, quick to realize the great opportunity to from decay, greater insulation and resis- President of Navy Point Yacht Sales, work on this new project with Bob and tance to osmotic blisters plus a 10 year Peter Leubner, VP of Sales at Navy the Island Packet Team. Bob made it guarantee against blistering. The deck Point in Sackets Harbor, New York and clear from our initial conversation that is a one-piece mould also using vinyl Shawn Bannon, Director of Sales at the BJ 40 was Tim’s design with Bob in ester resin with quadraxial and biaxial Navy Point in Port Credit, Ontario. a supporting role. E-glass. In a departure for Johnson, who A cruising sailboat, you say? It’s Cruising boats such as the IP, built has made a name for himself designing a sturdy, well appointed vessel that to their customer’s requests, are sturdy boats with full keels, the Blue Jacket delivers comfort and security with and stiff to handle weather that can 40 has a fin keel and balanced spade a small crew. Alternatively, a perfor- occur during long passages, whereas rudder. Of course, this configuration is mance sailboat is when you feel the performance boats need to be light, stock and trade for Jackett. rush accelerating both upwind and nimble and tough. To meet this complex The Canadian component to the

BLUE JACKET YACHTS downwind, with the ability to tweak out union, Tim started by selecting a one Blue Jacket is the lead/antimony alloy

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The fastest and most durable performance sail in the world is now available in a versatile new style for small-to-medium-sized sailboats. 3Di760m™ is packed with all the 3Di punch you’d expect, but is easier Game changer to handle, easier to trim and easier on your wallet. Contact your nearest North  The large wrap around galley with premium representative today and discover how solid acrylic countertops and integral fiddles makes preparing and serving food a breeze.  Those who have lived with one have been far 3Di can take your team. heard to say, “Wow, it really is an IP!” To learn more about 3Di 760m, visit our website at

www.northsails.com/3Di.aspx lead keel cast in NACA foil shape from covered destroyer style wheels and twin in the living areas, to courtesy lights Mars Keel of Burlington, Ontario. The mounted binnacle mounted compasses. with a companionway control switch NEW! keel is held firmly in place with 10 The twin wheels allow crew easy entry and strategically placed reading lamps. stainless steel j-bolts. There are two from the transom gate and optimum Much care has been given to selecting keel options: the standard deep keel view of the sails from either the the sapele hardwoods, veneers and high with a draft of 2.20 m and the optional windward or leeward rail when heading pressure laminates for the bulkheads, shoal keel with a 1.56 metre draft. to weather. For most racers, the years cabinetwork and trim. The expert Both keels are faired and finished with have taught us to adjust to the deck woodworking skills from decades of epoxy coating. and cockpit layout and make the best yacht building are shown beautifully in The Solent rig style, with a fully of it. Not so on the BJ 40. The six-foot the solid, raised panel doors thorough battened main, a Hoyt Boom® self cockpit seats have ergonomically shaped the cabin. Custom to most IP yachts, tending working jib and the 150% back rests that serve the ardent racer or is the large hinged table that services Engineered for durability, designed for performance masthead reacher (both on Harken book reading cruiser equally well. both settees. When not being used furling systems) makes for easy sail There are 2500 Island Packets out for a gourmet feast, it folds up easily management on a short handed cruise, there cruising the world, many belong against the bulkhead creating optimal or a single or doubled handed race. to IP Clubs or associations. Much like space for quiet lounging and entertain- The mainsail is effortlessly stored in motorcycle riders that wave or nod to ing several close friends. Toronto 416-259-9644 the custom e-glass carbon fibre pocket share their passion to fellow riders, so Whether charging down the Nova Scotia 902-634-3343 boom with integral sail cover and lazy do Island Packet owners. Many of the Rhumbline, or gunk holing in your Vancouver 604-271-2111 jacks. This allows for a full roach, high first Island Packet owners that have favourite cove, the galley is an essential www.northsails.com performance, fully battened mainsail come onboard the BJ 40 view the top part of the day’s enjoyment. The large that can be hoisted with the standard sides of this new beast with a little wrap around galley with premium solid electric halyard winch and the Harken reservation. However, when getting acrylic countertops and integral fiddles Battcar system. The double set of down below they have been heard to makes preparing and serving food a reefing lines lead aft to the cockpit say, “Wow, it really is an IP!” breeze. A well thought out galley plan and the mid-boom sheeting placement The history of superb craftsmanship utilizing space to the max combines allows for a wide open cockpit for and attention to detail that are the a large under counter stainless steel enjoyable cruising and dodger/bimini hallmarks of a Bob Johnson boat, are refrigerator/freezer drawer, microwave installation. On our down wind sail definitely alive and well on the BJ40. and a two burner LPG stove/oven with back to port, the Hoyt Boom® held its Elegant, functional and thoughtful sealed cook top, that are first rate. position and sail shape exceptionally designs are clearly evident in either the If you are looking for a boat that well and gibing became a non-issue. standard 3 cabin or the optional 2 cabin has met the design challenge of The Hoyt system allows for self-vanging versions. The cabin is very spacious, combining a yacht with a performance of the headsail and the double ended airy and you get the feeling of openness pedigree to both compete effectively jib sheet leads aft to the Harken 50.2 with the many sturdy and seaworthy around the buoys or meet the demand STC chrome radial cockpit winches windows lining both sides. of offshore racing, and that still offers (electric winches are optional). A host of light fixtures throughout quality and comfort for enjoyable Tim chose the Edson® twin steering the yacht range from dimmable indirect family cruising, this is a boat that

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Sabre 38 Salon Express / Volvo IPS 400 FRESH TAKE ON A TRADITIONAL POWER YACHT SPECIFICATIONS the door! You are going to love spend- Engines: By Andy Adams ing time on this boat. Twin Volvo Penta D4 300HP engines linked to VP IPS drives 3.7l (4) cylinder fresh wa- You’ll normally step on board via ter-cooled Includes Volvo electronic controls E WERE REALLY the swim platform and you enter the Volvo Active Corrosion Protection system, LOOKING FORWARD cockpit through the substantial transom GPS receiver and NMEA backbone. TO VISITING TRUE door. There you will now find a spa- ENGINE RPM SPEED MPH WNORTH YACHTS FOR cious aft bench seat with an attached Idle ...... 5.2 THE OPPORTUNITY OF DRIVING table and this is a very neat feature; it 1000 ...... 7.0 THE ALL NEW 2013 SABRE YACHTS slides forward and aft electrically! 1500 ...... 9.9 38 SALON EXPRESS BECAUSE IT IS 2000 ...... 12.2 Slide all the way back and you have 2400 ...... 16.4 EQUIPPED WITH VOLVO PENTA IPS large cockpit area. Slide it forward and 2830 ...... 23.0 400 POD DRIVES. you have a large swim platform plus, the 3000 ...... 25.3 You may recall that we reviewed the table is now closer to the second bench 3170 ...... 28.8 38 Sabre Hardtop Express back in 2009 seat in the cockpit which is facing aft 3500 ...... 33.5 3620 ...... 35.2 and from a distance you would have against the glass bulkhead. This makes trouble determining which is the newer an outdoor dining table with seating CRUISING SPEED rpm / mph model. The exterior styling cues con- capacity for five or six people. 3170 / 28.8 tinue that elegant downeast look, but On the topsides, Sabre has continued SPECIFICATIONS: LENGTH: (w/o anchor pulpit or swim platform) when you get up close, the differences many of the boat’s excellent features ...... 38’ / 11.59m are significant. The Sabre 38 Salon with substantial welded stainless steel BEAM ...... 13’4” / 4.06m Express is all new from the keel up. rails, excellent and well-placed cleats and WEIGHT. . . (est. full load) 21,500lbs / 9773kg This design has a larger salon area hardware including horn style aft mooring FUEL CAPACITY ...... 300 gal / 1125 L that is fully enclosed by a very handsome cleats, polished stainless steel anchor WATER CAPACITY ...... 100 gal / 380 L WASTE CAPACITY ...... 40 gal / 150 L glass bulkhead in a polished stainless roller and best of all, wide, flat side decks steel frame. The previous model was that make it easy to get around the boat. PRICE: $609,000 USD open and required canvas when you The salon is very typical, high quality (as tested, manufacturer base price) closed it up for the week, now you just Sabre. The top-notch cherry wood Test boat provided by and price quoted by: lock the door and walk away. interior that’s handcrafted in Maine has True North Yachts, www.truenorthyachts.ca

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As you unlock the bulkhead door electronics and the twin Volvo Penta the louvered cherry wood vanity door. and step in, you’ll find a cabinet on the engines are always feeding information Below the main salon there’s a starboard side that conceals a flatscreen to the Volvo digital control display. comfortable sitting area that is open to television on a mechanical lift. This Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but the port side of the galley and can offer also provides handy storage space for we noticed that the ‘good old’ compass is additional sleeping accommodations. small items, encloses the audio system almost out of sight and lost on the forward And outboard of that below the helm controls and more. side of the dashboard area. Many owners station there is a huge storage locker for Opposite on the port side is a raised will probably never need it but I’d like to dry goods and extra gear. dinette with a high-low table. This see it more easily read, just in case. The master stateroom is in the inlaid table is most impressive and you Overhead, our test boat was forward vee and includes a queen-size “We just completed the Fast Track to Cruising course last week. This was a family course for us and our two children could easily seat four to six people in equipped with a substantial electric berth, more of that elegant cherry wood (9 & 11) who were a little apprehensive at times. But our instructor did an exceptional job; of course, he was comfort on the benches. Some storage sliding sunroof. This is really the way to cabinetry with five drawers under the is offered underneath. Sabre is very go these days. In seconds, the side glass berth itself, cedar-lined locker, over- very knowledgeable about sailing, but what impressed me the most was his ability to teach. For example, my wife and good at finding useful little lockers and slides open, the sunroof slides open head storage areas all around and an I have very different learning styles. He recognized this quickly and adjusted his teaching so we were able to grasp the cubbies for your convenience and the and a large section of glass in the aft opening deck hatch as well. subjects covered and apply them in an actual sailing experience. When we took the boat on our test sail without our air-conditioning system is enclosed bulkhead opens as well, allowing the The master also has a separate door instructor, we all put what we learned to work and had an excellent day at sea! under the seats to keep things quiet. 38 Salon Express to make the most of into the head for privacy when guests It is obvious that Offshore Sailing School puts a lot of effort into its selection of instructors. We thoroughly enjoyed the The mate’s seat backrest has a clever glorious summer weather. are on board. articulating feature that allows the The galley offers a composite Today’s buyers will appreciate all of class and look forward to getting back out on the water with our newly gained sailing confi dence.” dinette to convert to a comfortable dou- countertop, 2-burner ceramic cooktop the improvements but the main event Kyle Couture • Birmingham, AL ble-wide companion seat facing forward and a huge polished stainless steel sink, is the Volvo Penta IPS 400 pod drive Fast Track to Cruising® at the same level as the helm seat. and we really like the double drawer system with joystick docking to which Again, Sabre has continued to equip Vitrifrigo undercounter refrigerator and Sabre has added a Lenco Autoglide the 38 Salon Express with a Stidd helm freezer and built-in Haier microwave. system that includes an auto-trimming Sailing courses for all skill levels. seat that has a wide range of adjustments The four drawers include dividers feature. 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Looking for a little more power? This trawler is tailor-made for worry-free cruising in B.C.’s the hunter 40: setting a new the 2013 hunter 33: coastal waterways! Coming soon to our docks. benchmark in design, performance & luxury cruising world’s boat of the year our customers say: “ I have known Lawrence Fronczek for over 20 years, you’ll love the having bought three Hunter sailboats over that period. Lawrence and his team are consummate professionals, sailors themselves, and responsive to marlow mainship every question. The dealership’s level of interaction with the Hunter organization is extraordinary and With its classic lines, host of cruising amenities and open interior, I can understand why Specialty Yachts was named it’s no wonder this new trawler was a hit at the 2013 Miami Boat the worldwide Dealer of the Year by Hunter in 2012. Show. We are thrilled to be bringing it here to Vancouver, soon. I was attracted to the Marlow-Hunter 40 because of its sleek design and the outstanding quality of the Come see what all the excitement is about for yourself! interior layout. The commissioning process led by Sarah White has been excellent and I know I can the 2013 hunter 50ac: come see come visit us at the mosquito creek marina Boat depend on superb after-sales service for many years show, septemBer 19-22, 2013. we’d love to meet you! to come!” Alan Winter, Winterlude III why this yacht is so amazing we are a 100% endorsed certified professional yacht brokerage • visit us at specialtyyachts.com to view our listings and recent sales. granville island, no. 102-1676 duranleau st., vancouver bc v6h 3s4 • 604-689-7492 • 1-800-665-2336 • [email protected]

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canadianyachting.ca 113 CROSSING THE LINE  Race guru Don Finkle shown here at the 1987 Regatta, from an issue of Canadian Yachting, marks the final year for the Youngstown tradition in 2013. The END Of The FOR THE SEA WORLD As We Know It By John Morris

FTER 40 SUMMERS, THE T4 all the way to Florida in search of emptied, wings were consumed by the YOUNGSTOWN LEVEL some non-handicap racing. When he poultry-farmload and adulthood was REGATTA IS DONE. SURE, returned, Don sold the idea of a “level” achieved in tents pitched to accom- ATHERE’S A NOSTALGIA one-design regatta to the YYC hats and modate the crew. PIECE ABOUT ALL THE GREAT the Levels was born. At the time Salfi’s Several factors contributed to the TIMES WE HAD, ABOUT JEFF article appeared, the Levels had hit a gradual tapering off of this juggernaut. LONG TARZAN-ING HIS SPAR AND whopping 250 boats, but that was still Located right across the river at SETTING HIS J24 ON ITS SIDE OR just the beginning! Niagara-on-the-Lake, C&C went broke ABOUT DON ALLEN’S BIKINI BABES One Youngtsown innovation made and stopped supplying race boats like IN SAILING NEWS. I could write about all the difference; while level racing the C&C 29s, a distinctly ordinary the Whippet crew from Oakville sailing is easy to stage for J24s and Sharks, and not particularly quick boat that in Michelin Man suits or recall brush- Youngstown added one design fleets had attracted so many active owners ing my teeth with beer from B-Kwik, for everyone. Show up, get assigned to in the Youngstown-Rochester-Golden but that is only part of the story. a fleet and race. Got a Goman Express Horseshoe, that competition rose to If lining up for a head at 6 in the 30? You’re in a division with a Kirby 30, high quality standards. morning after you emptied the beer a Pearson Flyer and a two J29s. Got Racing declined everywhere. One- truck at 5 is not the Youngstown story, a problem with that? We’ll discuss it design owners got older and moved what is? Here’s a synopsis in handy after the race over a beer. Or not. And from the foredeck to the Bimini, or point form nobody did. Plus, Finkle discouraged even onto the links. Crew, once fueled 1. Don Finkle turns out to be protests and sea lawyers by charging by beer and hormones no longer jones a genius, fueled by insight, fees for filing. Add in genuine big prizes for racing—they’ve found other ways to spawned by love of sailing for the winners in every division and meet those needs, I guess. 2. The yachting establishment a tradition was born that has lasted Small hot boats (like the Melges missed the grassroots appeal of 40 years, essentially unchallenged by 24) are expensive and that keeps the this event entirely pretenders like NOOD, Royal Week numbers down, in these parts anyhow. 3. If you’re going to have a regatta and a long list of others. Don and his Youngstown pals have in a sleepy upstate town, it helps Boats like C&C 27 and Laser 28 run a pretty fine regatta for 40 years, that it is just across the lake and especially C&C 29s were in their pushing YYC’s facilities to the limit, from 9 million people in the glory on the Levels race course and in its exploding his town and shanghaiing Toronto GTA long rafts that tentacled off the seawall everyone in the community who can 4. If you think that there’s a better forming insane floating parties reaching hold a clipboard onto the committee boat than a C&C 29 you don’t out into the Niagara River. Onshore Don boats. Enough is enough. get it arranged a hi-flow Genesee beer truck The world will be a lesser place 5. ‘One-design’ can be loosely to slake the racers, a concept unheard without the Youngstown Levels. It interpreted, if you’re smart of and outlawed under every possible never attracted the attention of the 6. Beer is a common denominator Puritan Ontario regulation, particularly international sailing community, or the In 1987 when the Youngstown in the 70s when this all began. other pretentious forces of racing and Regatta was just 14 years old Robert So the regatta grew peaking at therein laid its appeal. Don and the Salfi wrote about the event’s phenom- 466 boats somewhere in the mid-90s Youngstown folks were just motivated enal success for CY. As he explained, and likely bringing more people to enthusiasts who loved racing and fun. it all started when Don Finkle and Youngstown than live there. Yankee They turned us into believers. Alas,

his ¼–ton crew schlepped their Cal Spirits on Lockport Road was everyone is moving on.  CANADIAN YACHTING

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