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45 U.S.V.I. Morrisette Sets Sail Aboard Sweet ‘Ting FEATURES DEPARTMENTS TWIC Needed as of April 14 32 OLIVIER PITRAS 12 FROM THE EDITOR St. Croix Intl & Valentine An Expedition Around North America WHERE IN THE WORLD? Optimist Regatta 34 BOAT BUILDER GOES GREEN 15 CARIBBEAN NEWS 49 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS New Eco-Friendly Designs Foxy Transiting the Panama Canal 17 YACHT CLUB NEWS Spring Regatta: March 30 – April 5 36 HOW GREEN IS YOUR BOAT? Roger Marshall Offers Tips 19 SAILING HUMOR 55 ANGUILLA The Joys of Shipboard Electronics Papers, Please 38 FUNNY WORLD Sailing with Charlie: Life’s Choices Bruce Smith Captures the Caribbean 57 ST. MARTIN/ST. MAARTEN 22 RACING CIRCUIT Necol Regatta Provides Competition 40 YACHTING SAFETY & SECURITY Regattas Behind the Scenes: New Strategies for Your Safety The Value of Sponsorship 59 ST. BARTH Desjoyeaux Wins Vendee Globe Ira Epstein & Lone Fox The Virtual Racing Sailor 61 ANTIGUA 29 OUR NATURAL WORLD RORC Caribbean 600 30 A Reprieve for Turtles Budget Marine Valentine’s Regatta Why is it Called a Booby? Antigua Sailing Week Rejuvenated

77 CARIBBEAN DINING 67 GRENADA Great Food Made Easy! Port Louis Grenada Sailing Festival Digicel’s Work Boat Regatta 79 CARIBBEAN BROKERAGE Dinghy Championship 88 MARKETPLACE 71 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Tobago Carnival Regatta COVER SHOT: 92 SPONSOR DIRECTORY PHOTO BY ONNE VAN DER WAL/ CURACAO CHARTERING 72 WWW.VANDERWAL.COM 96 Swim for the Roses Don’t miss the 22nd Antigua Classic Yacht What to Do With Second-Time Regatta April 16-21 www.antiguaclassics.com. Charter Guests? Photographer Onne van der Wal’s stock and RESOURCES regatta photos are available for purchase online (www.vanderwal.com) or visit his Newport 74 CARIBBEAN MARINAS gallery. In addition you will ﬁnd notecards, calendars and books of his work. 75 EVENT CALENDAR

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Next World Yacht Racing Forum Announced The 2nd edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum will take place St. Kitts Christophe Harbour December 9-10 at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum. Last December’s Welcomes First Yachts for Previews inaugural event brought together 350 participants from 37 countries. Six luxury yacht owners, crews, government ofﬁcials and other guests Delegates included America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race team attended a “Crew Rendezvous” event in December to preview plans principals, yacht racing events and clubs, major yachting sponsors, for a new mega-yacht harbour and marina at the developing Christophe industry suppliers, cities and venues. St. Maarten’s Robbie Ferron Harbour resort on St. Kitts’ southeastern peninsula. The resort is represented the Caribbean in 2008. (See February All at Sea for a report.) expected to launch in 2011 and will include an 18 hole golf course.The www.worldyachtracingforum.com. planned marina will accommodate yachts up to 300 feet.

14 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 St. Thomas Spring Charter Yacht Show April 21-23 PASSAGES Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League and Yacht Haven Grande will bring together international megayachts of all sizes with Virgin Islands-based Charter Yachts, all to be on display for the worldwide charter broker community this month. “What better venue to showcase to the world that the territory’s charter yacht Industry is active and open for business than to host a world class event at our very own world class marina facility,” said VICL Director Erik Ackerson. Call Kristen Galloway, YHG Marina Manager, at 340-774-9500 for reservations and VICL member exclusive discounted dockage. To register your vessel or to participate as a marine related vendor, contact Ackerson at 340-774-3944 or [email protected]. FOUNDATION & LA REGATA FOUNDATION Ralph Christiansen, Jr., far right. With Richard Christiansen and Emilio PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BILLFISH Fernandez

Ralph Christiansen Avid billfishermen Ralph Christiansen Islands 77 Plus of Puerto Rico, died February 8, 2009, after his chartered airplane crashed into the sea off Puerto Rico en route from the Dominican Republic where he was enjoying some angling over the full moon aboard his 60-foot, Pescador. Christiansen’s contribution to the sport is legendary. He released more than 1,000 blue marlin in his lifetime and was a founder of the Billfish Foundation. Most recently, The Billfish Foundation awarded him the Top Tagging Angler for Blue Marlin in the Atlantic Ocean in 2008. “Ralph was one of the best anglers in the sport and we here in the Virgin Islands have long enjoyed his friendship,” said Jimmy Loveland, who directs the USVI Open Seahawk Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament. —Carol Bareuther

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Antigua Yacht Club St. Croix Live aboard, cruising sailor, Kristen Buckley, on Sayonara with her Fleet Captain husband David volunteered a report to All at Sea on their short term Kim Jones membership at the Antigua Yacht Club: (left) awards Tony Sanpere For cruisers who love sailing but don’t have the room or desire to store perpetual trophy a sailing dinghy on deck, we found the perfect solution. Go to Antigua, for 2009 Around anchor in Falmouth Harbor, join the Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) and sail St. Croix race

PHOTO BY KRISTEN BUCKLEY the trade winds on Lasers, Sport 16’s and Beach Cats. The Antigua Yacht Club has made Antigua Yacht it easy for visitors of all kinds who Club gave warm welcome have a passion for sailing to join the PHOTO BY ELLEN SANPERE to visitors club with short term membership plans. For $50US a week or $100US a St. Croix Yacht Club month, you can become a temporary Ellen Sanpere reported that a fleet of seven heavy cruisers, two racer- member and enjoy use of their boats cruisers and one trimaran completed the annual Race Around St. Croix and facilities. It seemed the goal for on Sunday, January 25, 2009. “Conditions were those racers dream about the club was to get people out on for most of the two days: 12-16 knots out of the ENE, with an occasional the water and they are succeeding. gust to 18 knots just to keep it interesting. As in previous years, the race Dinghy sailing has to be one ran from Pull Point on the north shore, clockwise around the biggest of the most competitive types of U.S. Virgin Island, and included an overnight stop in Frederiksted. A new racing and the guys at AYC – Carl, Jarisse, Jamarly and others – take feature this year was a just-for-fun power boat rally; two showed up to it seriously, but have a lot of fun doing it. They were the most gracious brave the rugged east end and the reef enshrouded south shore. Sightings hosts and encouraged us to participate in every event coordinated by of rainbows, whales and leatherback turtles were reported.” With CSA AYC. The club also had amazing programs for kids. They paid close correction factors, final results were (top five): 1, Cayennita Grande, J-36, attention and taught sailing techniques to all; pointing out good and Tony & Ellen Sanpere; 2, El Presidente, Thomas 35, Jeff Fangmann; 3, bad form, lineup position for racing, correct sail trim, and coached each Barbaric Yawp, Tartan 30, Taylor Babb; 4, Piglet, Newick 23 Teegull, Joe & sailor to better performance. Carl, who manages the sailing programs Julie San Martin; 5, Serenity, Morgan 45, Dave & Shannon Altom. and more, represented Antigua racing Lasers in the Olympics so everyone was learning from one of the best. Dave raced regularly and found, for one design racing, there was St. Maarten Yacht Club always a nice crowd of up to 15 Lasers which was impressive for Ruargh Findlay reported that St. Maarten Yacht Club’s team made a random weekday evenings. The races were complete with people clean sweep of the Opti and Laser classes when they participated in the from beginners to very experienced racers; a mix of locals, cruisers, 2009 Anguilla Dinghy Regatta organised by the Anguilla Youth Sailing land based visitors and crew from the yachts. Dave and I raced Club. The event incorporated the Optimist Junior Championships the Sport 16’s together in the High Tide Series and, as temporary and three additional events for Lasers, Hobi Cats and 420’s open members of the club, were included in the prize giving. Having missed to all ages. Principal sponsor of the event was St Maarten’s David the ceremony, we later found a bottle of English Harbor Rum in our Antrobus, General Manager (north Caribbean) of the Sol Group, cockpit. Now that’s what we call a special delivery! supporters of many regional sailing competitions. We shared many laughs and friendly “digs” during our time spent at AYC and after three weeks in Antigua, we found it was the people who made our experience so wonderful. St. Thomas Yacht Club A record number of people welcomed new Commodore Bill Newbold and his officers and Board at the club’s Commodore’s Ball. Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club Cy Thompson was awarded the Mac D Trophy for a career of excellence in Following the club’s annual meeting, new board members were Junior sailing, presented by the award’s creator, Past Commodore John announced: Simon Wood – Commodore, Dick Schoonover – Vice Jouett, who came from Portland for the festivities. Commodore, Judy Petz – Secretary, Stan Sexton – Treasurer, Guy Eldridge – Captain of Sailing, Richard Wooldridge – Captain of Sailing Send news and announcements from your yacht club or sailing Development, Mike Kirk – Membership, Lis Robertson – House, and association to [email protected]. Deadlines are six weeks Nick Cunha – Captain of Angling. prior to publication.

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believe a loving God gave sailors wind—and Satan gave them 12 volts D.C. to balance things out. As near as I can tell, the sole purpose of my shipboard electrical system is to bedevil I me. I grew up on a boat with kerosene lamps and had an idyllic childhood. Now my modest 38 foot vessel has over 100 electric devices—and suicide is looking like a good option. (I’ll have to drown myself; electrocution isn’t a reliable method.) I’m not the first sailor to feel this way. The term ‘marine electronics’ and ‘’frustration’ are synonyms. The problem is systemic. I mean, it is built right into the language: fuses reFUSE to make contact. Circuit breakers are so expensive you end up BROKE. Engine alternators are so undependable that you have to have two and ALTERNATE their use… …see what I mean? Carolyn with electro-bits Perhaps we should start at the beginning—with our starting battery. There are different types of marine batteries. Gel cells are only to black… and now in Southeast Asia I’m tossing in some red and recommended for sailors with kinky hair. Deep cycle batteries are best yellow… in deference to China’s growing economic clout. if your boat sinks often. Amp hours refer to how many hours you have Pink wire speaks for itself. to spend working on your electrical system to get one measly amp out I used to use paper charts. They were cheap, never malfunctioned of it. Careful of your eyes: batteries contain acid—but not the kind we and were easily understood. Thus, we discarded them in favor of a ‘nav used to love back in the 1960s. plotter.’ These are expensive, often fail at critical moments and are …speaking of alternative lifestyles and marine electronics—most almost impossible to use in an emergency—all of which is why they’re modern boats have ‘digital om’ meters to measure if their captain is so popular on boats which seldom leave the marina. Zen enough for ocean cruising. You can set these ‘om meters’ to AC I find wind generators VERY democratic—I mean, nobody in the or DC or both…depending on your sexual orientation. Most of them anchorage can sleep when it sounds like a turbo-chopper is landing also have a continuity function—for instance, if a sailor has numerous on their foredeck. wives but they are all named Susan… that’s continuity AND variety… Actually, my wind generator is relatively quiet. So quiet, in fact, I can a marital two-fer! hear the reggae music in the background as its service department Where was I? Ah, yes. Electrical bedevilment… personnel tells me to kiss off. (Just kidding!) I remember the good old days with great fondness—when we had Some people love ‘towed’ generators—but my wind gen snapped only a few electric thingies which didn’t work—now we have dozens off all three of its blades within seconds of being tossed over the and dozens. My latest bank-account draining electro-gizmo is my AIS transom at eight knots—go figure, eh? (Automatic Identification System)… which graphically tells me which Let’s face it: most cruising wives are out-of-shape. Thus, if the lass Class A ships will pass close enough to Wild Card to be able to easily attempts to haul up the anchor, she gets winded. So, naturally, she drop me new circuit boards. demands a windlass. I purchased mine in New Zealand. We call it, well, My Furuno radar also has a nifty new San Francisco ‘gay-dar’ function Max—because of its price. which blips only homosexual-oriented craft. (I thought this function We can raise and lower our anchor from our cockpit via toe buttons. was useless until I had to go stern-to the quay in Greece.) This works well—except one time while practicing the Karma Sutra… Nowadays, with Obama and all, we have integrated circuits. I’m okay with my lusty wife and I ended up unexpectedly drifting through the this—as long as we’re striving for equal opportunity and not outcome. anchorage during a reverse cowgirl. Marine wire sizes can be difficult to understand. As a memory aid, I Yes, shipboard living can be exciting. For example, my nav computer remember that most marine wires should be 12 gauge—which is the has a ‘mother’ board which is half of what I shout whenever it blows up. same gauge as the shotgun you’ll want when your circuits don’t work. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’m really intrigued with the humor of Battery cables, however, use a completely different measure system language: do you really think they’re called ‘running lights’ because of because, if they’re large enough, they ‘ought’ to work. how fast they run down the battery? Color-coding is important. When I was in continental America I Once, while a teen-ager, I took a girl to a remote anchor for a used primarily white wire but when I moved to the Virgins I switched romantic evening. When she rejected my advances, I angrily turned

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 19 Sailing Humor on my ‘steaming’ light to return her to the marina. I mean, I’m not paranoid—nautical nomenclature really is screwing with me! Perhaps I’m a tad dim—but aren’t LED lights weak? Mine barely illuminate what I’d like to see… if I had a real incandescent bulb. The brightest things I’ve seen about them is the manufacturer’s bottom line. Of course, they get a lot of praise for being ‘energy efficient’ which doesn’t seem fair. After all, I napped for months and nobody praised me. Ditto, the mystery of what is causing global warming—which has sky-rocketed since cardiologists began recommending we baby- boomers consume a huge bowl of oat bran every morning. Yes, they refer to this odoriferous situation as ‘green’ house gases because that’s the color my wife turns when I try to ‘stealth’ her while A sea of choice... looking innocent. (I recently heard her tell a friend, rather callously, I thought, “Thank God for wind scoops! If not for flatulence, he’d have Oceans of experience nothing to offer!”) Somehow, nothing I do seems to “…they get a lot of turn out right. For example: I have a praise for being energy burglar alarm on Wild Card, the 38 efficient … I napped foot garbage scow my wife and I live for months and nobody aboard. If a teef opens the hatch, a loud siren sounds and a bright praised me.” strobe blinks. Alas, I didn’t stop there. I added a ‘panic button’ beside my forecastle bunk—so that if I hear a teef aboard, I scare them away without losing my beauty sleep. This panic button works 100% of the time it isn’t needed and NEVER when it is. Only my wife can see the bright side of this situation: “They always run away when they hear you shouting your disgusting obscenities at the panic button,” she notes, “so it DOES work, in a sense!” I guess there’s a lot of stuff I can’t make sense of. Like why did Ms. Clinton quit being a senator so she could be a secretary? That seems dumb—even by Washington standards. Other things seem blatantly obvious to me: how an administration which has both looted the national treasury AND emptied the pockets of Wall Street might say, when realizing their ship of state is irreversibly headed for the financial rocks, “…do you think we could find some nice young colored fellow to pin the blame on?” I’m beginning to believe I’m just too old to understand this stuff. I

Yacht Transport is Transport an art Yacht mean, back in the 1960s when I purchased my ﬁrst boat, ‘getting lit’ had an entirely different meaning. Now I get easily confused. Example: when I purchased my new AIS unit, I thought the salesman asked me if my ship’s bridge was “humility-controlled.” “Not really,” I said, somewhat taken aback. “Although I suppose if I could work on my modesty a bit… well, I’d be perfect. And, yes, I suppose if another man had my ego HE would be vain… but I don’t see how…” “Fatty,” my wife butted in, “I think he said ‘humidity-controlled’ as in not-too-damp.” Oophs. I hate it when she’s right—especially about the electro-bits. But ‘No worries, mate!’ as our Aussie friends say. If need be, I can always instantly win an argument on intelligence with her by holding up our marriage certiﬁcate.

Cap’n Fatty Goodlander lives aboard Wild Card with his wife Carolyn and cruises throughout the world. He is the author of “Chasing the Horizon” by American Paradise Publishing, “Seadogs, Clowns [email protected] www.sevenstar.nl and Gypsies” and “The Collected Fat.” For more Fat-ﬂashes, see fattygoodlander.com.

20 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 SAILING WITH CHARLIE LIFE’S CHOICES

BY JULIAN PUTLEY

TODAY’S CITY DWELLER: Get up while it’s still dark; get the kids up by threat and force. High-pitched orders and responses at almost scream level. Run to the car with coffee in plastic cup and shoelaces still undone. Drive for two minutes and then join the queue in the traffic jam. Get the finger for pushing in. Arrive at office five minutes late, nowhere to park. Drive around the block once, finally find a spot but narrowly lose it to dork in law office next door. Arrive in office half an hour late, get shouted at by boss. Open mail and find 1) a summons for unpaid speeding ticket. 2) Complaint for sexual harassment – you happened to bump into fat, unattractive coffee woman. 3) Warning for not implementing required fire drill. 4) Fees that you earned are being challenged by dork from competing law office. 5) Results from doctor’s office saying your blood pressure is high, cholesterol level is dangerous and you’re on the road for a stroke. Reminder that your colonoscopy is scheduled for next week. 6) Letter from the IRS. You’re being audited at an unspecified time within next two weeks. “Better to fess up now,” it says. You work hard all day, miss lunch and leave office at 9 p.m. Find two wheels missing from your car. “Please drive to police station to file a report,” says desk sergeant.

CHARLIE, THE CRUISING SAILOR: Get up to magical sunrise, enjoy coffee in the cockpit while listening to ‘Easy morning music’ on FM. Write ‘to do’ list during second cup and watch hot babes on next boat going skinny dipping. Dinghy ashore to buy warm croissants, French bread and tropical fruit for late breakfast. Spend morning doing chores on board: a little varnishing, tune up outboard, pump up dinghy. Test outboard and when hot babe waves, you maneuver over to their boat and have a chat. Afternoon sail with snorkeling trip arranged. Short close reach to Palm Tree Island. Enjoy snorkeling in sparkling clear water and watching amazing reef action – and hot babes snorkeling. Try to start engine but it fails to start. Oh dear, babes will have to stay the night on board; they don’t mind at all. Fix dynamite Planter’s Punches. After second round one hot babe complains of sunburn and Charlie, ever the chivalrous host, volunteers to massage it better with jelly from Aloe Vera plant he just happens to have on board. Other hot babe becomes jealous; needs massaging too. After a third round they all end up in a pile on Charlie’s queen size fore peak berth. No sign of the IRS.

Julian Putley is the author of “The Drinking Man’s Guide to the BVI” and “Sunfun Calypso,” and a new sequel, “Sunfun Gospel.”

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 21 Racing Circuit REGATTAS BEHIND THE SCENES THE VALUE OF SPONSORSHIP

BY CAROL M. BAREUTHER, RD St. Thomas Yacht Club delivers visibility for its longtime sponsor our sponsor or sponsors may not know how to sail, but without them on board it’s just about impossible to host both large and small Caribbean regattas. And even if you Y have a seemingly-solid sponsor on board, circumstances may change suddenly, as was the case this year for Antigua Sailing Week. (See preview article this issue.) Heather Tackling, director of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta says, “Large events take large amounts of money to run. Sponsors play a vital role in making sure we can pay our bills.” Sponsors are crucial to smaller regattas as well, says Julie San Martin, director of the St. Croix International Regatta. “Even a club race tends to be an expense item. Entries almost never cover the cost of the prizes.” Seeking sponsorship is a job in itself. “For 2007 and 2008, our regatta team members delivered and sent sponsorship packages to every business we thought might be a possibility,” says San Martin. This year, the commodore is part of our regatta team and she asked the Yacht Club membership to contribute and they have. The largest contribution was $2500; the others are smaller. As a result, we’ll likely cover our expenses.”

The St. Thomas Yacht Club’s International Rolex Regatta has had PHOTO BY DEAN BARNES the same major sponsor for 36 years. “Having a long time sponsor with the international reach and prestige of Rolex assures recognition and Tackling adds, “We make it very clear that we will run the event as makes it mandatory to put on as close to a flawless regatta as possible. professionally as possible and will adhere to the ISAF rules of sailing, Which in turn makes attracting local support that much easier. We and that the event is owned by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club. We always consider it essential to include local businesses in the regatta,” says listen to ideas but it’s important to establish the role of the sponsor regatta co-director, John Sweeney. from early on.” Seeking sponsorship is even tougher this year with the world’s economic woes. Tackling says, “Potential sponsors with whom we have been negotiating for months have pulled back and put us on hold. Everyone is watching their money…so we too are on hold and trying to find new sponsors outside of the local market, companies A SPONSOR SPEAKS with global marketing goals who have bigger marketing budgets than eineken is likely one of the best-known sponsors of our local businesses and are able to take risks at this time.” sailing events in the Caribbean, most notably of St. Money and more is what regatta organizers look for from sponsors. H Maarten’s Heineken Regatta. According to local legend, In the past, says Tackling, “we were open to almost anything, but as a few cold Heineken beers were tossed by spectators at sailors times have changed it is more important for us to receive money. We aboard the seven boats racing in the first St. Maarten regatta and also will take in-kind services but unfortunately that does not always the Heineken sponsorship was born. assist with the bills that we have. It also depends greatly on what the John Leone, director of Heineken St. Maarten/St. Martin, says, in-kind is. Many of our sponsors are financially supporting us as well as “Over the years, we became partners with the Sint Maarten providing in-kind services, which seems to be the best formula so far.” Yacht Club.” Some sponsors want to have a ‘say’ in how the regatta is run, others Heineken staff meets with the St. Maarten Yacht Club regatta do not. “Our title sponsor has influence on some aspects of the organizers throughout the year as part of the event’s steering racing,” says Sweeney. “In exchange, we have course marks bearing committee. This committee is the main body to plan and execute their logos and great prizes to award. But on the whole, our sponsors the event, and it involves a personal and professional contribution provide us plenty of latitude on how we choose to run the event on from all members. and off the water.”

22 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 What do organizers owe back to sponsors? “Sponsors look for association with a great product,” says Sweeney. “They want and deserve to be highly visible to our competitors and a part of the local and international news that the event generates.” Niki Borde, manager of Trinidad & Tobago-based Regatta Promoters who put on the Tobago Carnival Regatta February 10-14, says, “I tend to place sponsors in different aspects of the regatta, so that they ‘own’ that segment. In this way, they get total coverage in their particular segment. For example, at our regatta, Carib sponsored the beach games and bars, so they got coverage on the beach. Bmobile got the regatta village, so the village was green with their logo.” In addition to exposure during the event, Tackling says, “More importantly we offer exposure year round through our website, press releases, poster and brochures. The event is three days but our sponsors gain months and months of exposure which is extremely important. The more you can give them the happier they are.” What are a few good nuggets of advice on the sponsorship front? Sweeney says, “Stay focused on delivering a memorable event to the competitors and involve a potential sponsor to the fullest extent possible. Don’t forget, we’re marketing a product just like they are.” Contracts can be very tricky and once you put something in the agreement it is very difﬁcult to take it out, says Tackling, “so make sure what’s written on paper is something you can live with forever.” Borde says, “I would advise a promoter to create a very comprehensive proposal, giving a good overall view of what they want to accomplish and the value of the event to the Sponsor and the community. And, one of the many “don’ts” for me is, never use a negative word in your presentation. Also, never beg for money. If you have to, then your event is not worth the investment or you don’t know what you are doing. If you present a good proposal and you have a conﬁdent manner, more often than not they will want in. Let them ask how much. Then, hit them for all you can get.”

Carol M. Bareuther, RD, is a St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands based marine writer and registered dietitian.

Leone says, “We take on all the costs and work involved in throwing the famous Heineken Regatta parties. This is a huge undertaking considering the parties are held in multiple locations around Sint Maarten and Saint Martin. We coordinate all the bands, sound, lights, drinks, food, permits etc. It takes all year to plan and execute the operational tasks for the regatta, as it takes the Sint Maarten Yacht club all year to promote and organize the sailing race. The yacht club can rest at night, while we handle all the evening entertainment.” “We are also able to work with other sponsors to bring added elements to the event,” Leone adds. “Because the event is as big and the island is so small, we like to say ‘it takes the whole island to throw a party this big!’ It’s true. If we did not get help from the two Island Governments and other businesses around the island we would never be able to pull off such a world-class event.”

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 23

Racing Circuit

MICHEL DESJOYEAUX WINS VENDEE GLOBE

BY ELLEN LAMPERT-GREAUX PHOTO BY ROSEMOND GREAUX

familiar face around the Caribbean is famous French sail- or Michel Desjoyeaux, winner of the 2008-2009 Vendee A Globe. This marks the second time Desjoyeaux has won this challenging around-the-world race, breaking the record by fin- ishing the solo race in Sables d’Olonne, France on February 1, 2009 after 84 days, 3 hours, and 9 minutes—and 28,300 miles—at sea. He beat the old record by more than three days. And he is the first sailor to ever win the race twice! As for his Caribbean credits, Desjoyeaux won the first Ag2r transatlantic race from France to Saint Barth in 1992, the Route du Rhum (France-Guadeloupe) in 2002, and the Jacques Vabre in 2007. And those are just a few of the wins in his incredible career. For the 2008 Vendée Globe, he sailed aboard the powerful 60’ Foncia, designed by Bruce Farr Yacht Design. Other renowned sailors in the Vendee Globe who have sailed in Caribbean waters include Roland Jourdain, who won the Route du Rhum in 2006, the Jacques Vabre in 1995 and 2001, and the Ag2r in 1994, among his many other wins. Armel Le Cleach also has some Caribbean sailing experience, in the Route du Rhum coming in fourth in 2006, the Ag2r in 2004, and participating in the 2007 Jacques Vabre race. And Jean Le Cam was the winner of the Ag2r in 1994 (and also participated in 1996 and 2008). The Vendee Globe is one of the world’s most taxing nautical adventures: almost three months at sea, sailing alone, non-stop, and without assistance, while facing dangerous weather conditions, often quite far from any shores. Of the 30 boats that started last November 9, at least 18 did not finish. As for Desjoyeaux, hopefully his itinerary will bring him back to the Caribbean in the near future: maybe for the Transat Ag2r in 2010.

Ellen Lampert-Greaux lives in Saint Barthelemy where she is editor- in-chief of Harbour Magazine, and has been a regular contributor to All at Sea since 2000.

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 25 Racing Circuit

THE VIRTUAL RACING SAILOR

BY RUTH LUND ON S/Y BARAKA

t started in December 2008. My husband Niels began to I display some very strange behavior. At all hours of the day and night, over and above working hours, he wanted to go to his office. Having been married to him for 34 years, I am aware he’s a bit of a workaholic, but this was somehow different. Any excuse would do and even trying to lure him away for the weekend to a nearby getaway became difficult. Eventually, after checking that the business was going fine, neither so busy that he had to work double time to keep up, nor so slow that he had to put in double time to generate more jobs, I got to the bottom of the mystery. He had become a virtual sailor and his office computer had become his cockpit and console. Not being able to participate in real round the world racing, he had logged onto two virtual and sailing angles every day to make the best of the wind shifts, he races, the Vendee Globe (VirtualRegatt.com) and Volvo Ocean gets withdrawal symptoms. So our recent sailing trips away on the Race (VolvoOceanRaceGame.org) and was fulfilling his childhood real thing, our ketch Baraka, posed a problem. dream of being up there with the best sailors in the world, battling When we went to Grenada for four days, he pointed his virtual wind and sea. Fortunately, it could all be done from his computer boat on what he thought was a good line down the east coast of without the painful cold and exhaustion, crew tension and sponsor South America, only to come back and find that he was heading pressure of the modern racer. for Antarctica, couldn’t turn the yacht around, and had to ask the He sits in front of the computer screen umming and ahhing organizers to restart him, losing a hundreds of thousands of places. about which sail to put up or take down without touching anything When we spent nine days in the Monamo River in Venezuela over salty or soggy, and happily commits his vessel to high winds or a Christmas, careful routing was needed to get the virtual yacht to close shave with a dangerous coastline, without the least concern clear the next two “ice gates” and at the same time not collide with about safety or rebellious, seasick crew. the southern tip of New Zealand. This maneuver was successfully The difference between virtual racing and the real thing is vast, accomplished through blind luck, but at the cost of 4,000 places. but they do share one thing in common—once you are hooked, A grounding at Cape Horn while in Scotland Bay for the weekend, you’re hooked! The yachts are identical, so it is skipper pitting cost several thousand more. At one stage, much to his glee, two his skills against skipper as conditions change. A lot of the fun is other competitors, thinking he was onto something, followed his observing other racers around you as well as at the front of the straight line course, also losing places, before realizing that his fleet and comparing what they are doing. It is obvious from the yacht was “skipperless.” frequency with which some virtual competitors are tacking, that Positions change wildly at the start of each race leg, and one can they must set an alarm clock to wake up every couple of hours drop from 1500 to 35,000 in a couple of hours. At being forced to throughout the night to adjust their sails and direction. I tell you, restart at a position of 128,000, Niels has now managed to claw his this is serious stuff. way up to 44,000 and is hoping to finish at better than that. First or The wind changes are up on the website every day at 6 a.m. last, it is obviously great fun as 319,000 other armchair competitors and 6 p.m., Trinidad time, and at these times Niels, and about a can confirm. It is also good theoretical weather routing practice for million other virtual “wannabee” sailors are jamming the internet, when we eventually sail back home through the Pacific and Indian desperate to get their next virtual fix. When he can’t tweak his sails Oceans to South Africa.

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28 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Our Natural World A REPRIEVE FOR THE TURTLES

BY BECKY A. BAUER

ast month we reported on the Intent to Sue letter delivered to the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service by a coalition of environmental groups in an attempt to protect sea turtles Lin the Gulf of Mexico. Good News! On January 29th, the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Loggerhead nesting areas are found from Brazil north to the US in Council voted to shut down longline, shallow water (above 300 feet) Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina, from Australia to fishing off the Gulf Coast of Florida for a period of six months to New Guinea, and from South Africa to India. They’re also found in the begin by June 2009. The management council’s decision remains Mediterranean, along the coasts of Italy, Libya, and Morocco. While to be approved by the NMFS. Roy Crabtree, the NMFS southeast Loggerheads are listed as threatened by the International Union for the regional administrator stated, “We have obligations to protect Conservation of Nature (IUCN), they are listed as endangered in the U.S. them,” and indicated his agency would act as quickly as possible in Populations of breeding females have suffered a serious decline and the face of studies showing that 1,000 Loggerheads, Kemps Ridley, continue to do so; 1/3 of the total world population of breeding females and Green sea turtles are taken incidentally by longline fisheries nest on Florida beaches, particularly along the Gulf Coast. Over the past every 12-18 months. 10 years, observers along Florida’s Gulf Coast have noted a 40% decline According to an article published in the Orlando Sentinel on in the number of nesting Loggerheads making the 6 month closure of January 31, 2009, “During the shutdown, officials, fishermen and longline fishing a critical element to the preservation of the species. conservationists plan to draw up a long-term conservation plan, which Although little is known about the mating behavior of any sea turtle could involve measures such as reducing the number of boats, banning species, it is believed Loggerhead mating takes place between March squid bait and permanently ending long-line fishing.” and June. Females nest on beaches at night beginning as early as April Dave Allison of Oceana stated in the Orlando Sentinel article that and continuing through September with the heaviest activity taking banning longline fisheries was not enough to save the sea turtles from place in June and July. Gravid females lay between 100-125 eggs. extinction, “What we need to do is [pass] a Sea Turtle Protection Act Incubation takes from 53-68 days depending upon the temperature. to give sea turtles the same kind of protection that mammals get. As with other turtle and many reptile species, the temperature of the There are a lot of other issues, as the fishermen point out. There are nest determines the hatchlings’ sex. problems with nesting beaches, with lights on the beaches, with the The eggs hatch at night; the hatchlings are approximately 3” long armoring of the coast.” when they emerge to begin their short but dangerous struggle to the Loggerheads, the species representing approximately 80% of the sea. What draws them to the sea is light; the nighttime horizon over turtles taken by Gulf longliners, are the only members of the genus the sea is lighter than that on land. Tragically for the turtles, artificial Caretta. One of the largest sea turtle species, they can weigh up to light along the coasts from homes and commercial establishments 800 pounds with carapaces (shells) 3 ½ feet long. Their skin is yellowish confuses them so they move away from the sea and toward impending and their carapaces are rust colored although they may appear to be death. Even when they do head directly toward the sea they can fall gray, green, and brown due to the various marine life that are attached. victim to unleashed pets, wild animals, and careless beach goers who A Loggerhead’s carapace is a microcosm of marine life; scientists crush unhatched eggs or run over and step on new hatchlings. discovered over 100 distinct species of marine life, both plant and The hatchlings that make it to the sea are gobbled up by waiting animal, attached to one Loggerhead’s carapace, more than found on marine predators and sea birds before they can swim far off shore any other species of sea turtle. where scientists believe they live in flotsam and sargassum rafts for Loggerheads have large heads with powerful jaws that crush the 3-7 years before returning to the coasts as juveniles. Out of a clutch of mollusks, crustaceans, shrimp, crab, jellyfish, Portuguese-Man-O-War, 100-125 eggs, only a very few live to adulthood. and the occasional fish upon which they feed. Because they often Future columns will focus on the species of turtles affected by the forage in the sea floor, they are beneficial in turning over and helping January Florida ruling since they are found throughout All At Sea’s to refresh bottom sands. circulation area as well as many other parts of the world. Loggerhead sea turtles are highly migratory, traveling long distances with one juvenile recently tracked by satellite crossing the open Pacific from Japan to Baja, California. Comparing genetics of Loggerhead in After 30 years as a wild and domestic animal rescuer, rehabber, and Baja to those in Japan, scientists had suspected for some time that the educator in the states, Becky Bauer became a scuba instructor and turtles were crossing the Pacific. Satellite tracking has now confirmed award-winning journalist covering the marine environment in the their theory. Caribbean. She is a contributing photographer to NOAA.

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 29 Our Natural World

WHY IS IT CALLED A BOOBY?

BY DEVI SHARP

ave you ever wondered why a bird that is such an elegant Boobies plunge-dive from “The name ‘booby’ flyer and diver is called a booby? The name “booby” heights up to 15 m (50 feet). The comes from the H comes from the Spanish word bobo, which means fool or dive starts with wings folded jester. Boobies are clumsy on the land, and like other seabirds can next to body, and as the bird Spanish word bobo, be very tame. Although they are powerful and agile fliers, they are approaches the water the wings which means fool particularly clumsy in takeoffs and landings; they use strong winds are thrust straight out over its or jester. Boobies and high perches to assist their takeoffs. back, touching in the middle. In the Caribbean the most common booby we see is the Brown A dive may reach just below are clumsy on the Booby, which of course is not all brown. Its head, upper body and surface, or to as much as 2 m land ... they are back are dark brown, with a sharply contrasting white belly. The (6 feet) deep. Brown Boobies particularly clumsy bare facial skin around the bill may vary in color by region, sex, age, commonly feed in areas where and time of year. During breeding season males usually have blue large predatory fish such as tuna in takeoffs and skin around the bill, and, as in the photo, females have yellow skin drive smaller fish to the surface. landings ... ” with a dark spot in front of the bill. The feet and bill vary and may be They feed on squid and small bright yellow, pink, or grayish. Juveniles are grayish brown on the fish, especially flying fish. They can use their feet and wings for back with slightly darker head, wings and tail. Their belly is mottled underwater propulsion. brown and white. The adult brown booby reaches about 76 cm. The Brown Booby nest is only a small depression, sometimes (30 in.) in length. lined with grass, bones or other bits of trash. The nests are

30 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 This adult female is showing us the spot in front of her bill and her webbed feet on the ground usually on islands, covering a wide range of vegetation types and geologic features. There are usually two eggs laid and incubation lasts for 43 days. More often than not, only one chick survives to fledge after 85–105 days. The chick is then cared for another 118–259 days. They do not breed until they are two to three years old. Brown Booby pairs may remain together over several seasons and perform elaborate greeting rituals. Although Brown Boobies are common in many areas in the Caribbean, development and predators have caused severe population declines over the past century.

Devi Sharp is a retired wildlife biologist exploring the birds of the Caribbean with her husband Hunter on their sailboat, Arctic Tern. Chuck Shipley is a former professor of computer science and an avid amateur photographer. He and his wife Barbara live aboard their trawler, Tusen Takk II, in the Caribbean. PHOTO BY CHUCK SHIPLEY

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 31 Olivier Pitras the EXPEDITION AROUND skipper of Southern Star NORTH AMERICA: Olivier Pitras & Global Warming

BY NANCY TERRELL

Cruisers from around the globe support Olivier Pitras’ newest adventure “Expedition Around North America,” a 12 month sail of some 18,000 nautical miles that will take place in 21 stages and over nine seas, but with only one goal: to testify on climate change while exploring options available now on our planet to lessen the impact of global warming. C Crew member partners To Pitras, a handsome Frenchman who has been sailing most of his life, global warming and the melting of the icecaps is a real problem with terrifying consequences for human beings. I chatted with Olivier at Shelter Bay Marina in Panama just after he had gone through the canal with 12,800 miles (23,700 km) behind him in this expedition. He told me, “Our planet is like a boat and we are all the same crew. In 1999, I made the same passage, circumnavigating North America, and have seen a tremendous change in the melting of the icecaps between 1999 and 2009. It is the purpose of our expedition to provide necessary information that will educate the world as to our ﬁndings. Our aim is to help make the planet healthy through exposure as to what is happening. “The philosophy of our expedition is to provide the knowledge that will be needed for our planet to act immediately to reduce

32 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 our dependence on fossil fuels and to develop new The team then speaks with local scientists and researchers with technology about sustainable energy that is cheaper whom they will collaborate in an effort to combine their findings than what we are now using. The youth are very into at research centers or within individual fields of study thus leading this – France is leading in environmental education to publication. and we would like to set an example, in education, Since leaving Vancouver, conferences have been held at each for the world. We are now on the natural global stop that are providing focus on different themes related to climate warming cycle that is being accelerated by human change and thus emphasize the continuing need for international industrial activities. cooperation in establishing foundations for a sustainable economic “Instead of denouncing what is happening, we development for the well being of our planet and all life living on it, are meeting with knowledgeable people – scientists, for the future. writers, business executives, etc., with solutions and After my talk with Olivier I am convinced of the necessity of are conferring with them. We are all looking into acting upon positive solutions immediately in this field and wish this new technology – now that corporations are aware expedition great success. For details: www.69nord.com/english of what is happening on a planetary level and we have every reason to feel that this approach will be most successful.” Nancy Terrell is a freelance writer who has lived in the Caribbean for Pitras and his crew started on May 17, in Tromsø, 22 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Literature and is currently Norway, where his sailing vessel, Southern Star, a 75’ cruising on her trawler, Swan Song. Aluminum Sloop designed by William Tripp and built by Stephens Marine USA, departed with a crew of 12 Map of the expedition scientists, educators and journalists aboard. Around North America Stops then included Sitka,,; Alaska; Vancouver, , British Columbia; San Francisco,o, California; Acapulco,Acapulco, Mexico; the Panama Canal; Roatan,oatan, Honduras;Honduras; Miami, Florida; Newport, Rhodeode IsIslandland and Halifax, Nova Scotia. At eachch stop the team collects information,on, making scientific observationss concerning the actual affects of global warming. PHOTOS BY DELPHINE MARATIER

Southern Star

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 33 ST. CROIX DAY CHARTER BY CAROL M. BAREUTHER, RD OPERATOR & FERRY BUILDER GO ‘GREEN’ WITH NEW BOATS

34 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 he surrounding seas – including beautiful beaches, calm coves and historic harbors – are A Gold Coast 65 one of the main attractions for visitors to the under construction Caribbean. Soon, sightseers and travelers alike will be able to enjoy this wondrous water world in an eco-friendly way aboard both a ‘green’ power day sail catamaran on the U.S. Virgin T Island of St. Croix and a ‘green’ ferryboat that runs between St. Croix and St. Thomas. Big Beard Adventure Tours’ owner, Captain John ‘Big Beard’ Macy, an Oregon native who transplanted to the island nearly thirty years ago, says, “We’ve always been a sailboat company. However, we wanted to offer our customers the option of a catamaran that moved more quickly. In these times of environmental concern and rising fuel prices, we felt a power catamaran that was a hybrid vessel was the best

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GOLD COAST YACHTS way to go.” Macy explains just what ‘hybrid’ means, as designed and built by St. Croix-based Gold Coast Yachts. “The vessel is powered by two diesel engines and two electric engines. We will use the diesels to power us out to Buck Island and at the same time they will be charging a bank The Gold Coast 42 being built for Big Beard’s Charters of batteries that energize the electric engines. When we come into a pristine lagoon, or harbor, we will shut down the diesels and come in under the electric engines silently and pollution free.” As for fuel, says Roger Hatfield who, with Rich Difede, owns Gold Coast Yachts, “This vessel uses about half the fuel that a contemporary design would use, even though it’s not been specifically designed for maximum fuel efficiency.” While not a hybrid vessel, some of Gold Coast’s previous builds have also been extremely fuel-efficient. “How about an 83-foot wave-piercing cat that burns a gallon a mile at 21 knots with 80 passengers aboard in rough conditions?” says Hatfield. “FASTCAT II, the 83-footer that we built back in May of 1999, has been running the 80 miles from Key West out to the Dry Tortugas. Short of running on hydrofoils, it is the most fuel-efficient cat we know of.” Forty-two feet in length, the longest size vessel allowed in the Virgin Islands’ National Park waters surrounding Buck Island, Big Beard’s new power catamaran will carry 49 guests aboard. Another of the new cat’s cool features is the opportunity for glass bottom viewing. Big Beard’s current 42-foot sailing catamaran, the popular Renegade, claims Two Gold Coast fast cats ready for delivery at St. Croix’s Salt River the fame of being the only sailboat on St. Croix with an underwater viewing window. What takes the power cat’s view port one step further is the ability to lower and raise its glass bottom box. This prevents a natural green mossy growth from building up and blocking the undersea view. Big Beard’s Adventure Tour’s most popular day sail is a full- or half-day to Buck Island Reef National Monument. Located less than two miles off the northeast coast of the island, the unspoiled destination is one of only two Underwater National Monuments in the United States. Joining Big Beard’s new boat on the ‘green scene’, Gold Coast Yachts is nearing the completion of a 65-foot fuel-efficient power catamaran. “The new vessel will be ready by the end of the year for inter-island ferry service between St. Croix and St. Thomas,” says Hatfield. “We figure that the vessel will use only a tenth of the fuel the current cat uses per crossing.” The distance between St. Croix and St. Thomas is approximately 40 miles. Going ‘green’ is not just the wave of the future for power cats – it’s a challenge Caribbean boat builders are meeting now.

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 35 Y BOAT USED TO BE GREEN—THAT IS, UNTIL I PAINTED IT BLUE. BUT I’M M TALKING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL GREEN, THE ONE THAT HELPS TO KEEP THE OCEANS AND BEACHES CLEAN FOR EVERYONE, INCLUDING FISH. From one end of the boat to the other we can all be greener. For example, the slightly rusty, oily hunk of metal under the companionway stairs or cockpit sole that discharges particulates, oil and smoke into the air around our boats; the pile of trash that you toss in the dumpster; or the stuff that slides over the side in the middle of the night. Don’t say you never, ever, toss trash. I once did a Bermuda race where you could tell what the boats in front of you had for dinner, they tossed so much trash over the side. I’ve been sailing two thousand miles out in the ocean and seen Styrofoam cups, bottles, and other debris ﬂoating in the breeze. It isn’t nice and it certainly isn’t doing anything for the reputation of sailors.

How Green BY ROGER MARSHALL is Your Boat?

36 ALALLATSEA.NETLLLATTSEA.NE.NET APRILAPRILL 2009202002009 So how do you become greener? First, a look at bottom paints, then at the iron monster that lives under the stairs and ﬁnally, at products for painting and cleaning.

BOTTOM PAINT Living in the Caribbean, bottom paint is essential. However, before choosing the best one for your next refit, look closely—paint technology has changed. In the old days, the paint with the highest amount of copper was the best one to use. Copper content might be in the high eighty percentile. But it put a huge load of copper into the ocean when the boat was first launched, then the amount of copper in the paint gradually declined until there was none left. At that point your choices were to haul, sand off the old paint barrier and reapply sock is empty, dispose of it. The other product lets you put a “fish” in the same old stuff. your bilge. The fish is named after the size of the product from Clean Then along came ablative paints. As long as your boat was underway Water Solutions. For the largest cleaning job there’s a whale, for the the paint eroded off the hull exposing a new layer of copper. The copper smallest a sardine. Inside the sponge-like fish-shaped product is a load stayed high unless the boat lay at a mooring. The trouble is that hungry microbe that literally eats the oil in the bilge. Simply toss the many boats stay at a mooring for a long time, so whale into the bilge and let it munch away. A few weeks later all the ablative paints became the right (read oil has been turned into water that can be pumped over the greenest) choice for skippers who side and there’s nothing left of your fish. For information on spent a lot of time underway. these products, available at Island Marine Outfitters, go to The most modern paints are www.biosok.co.uk or www.cleanwatersolutionsinc.com. known as self polishing co-polymer paints (SPCP) and a have a low PAINTING AND CLEANING copper load, around 30 to 40%. If you are any kind of practical sailor you will have done your (Interlux Micron 66 is one example— share of painting and cleaning. For bad paint jobs you’ve www.yachtpaint.com). They also probably used paint thinner, mineral spirits or acetone, all react chemically with seawater to of which are pretty harsh solvents that are listed as causing maintain a constant copper loading cancer or other defects. around the hull. Such paints may But now you can dispose of those products and use also have Irgarol (a zinc derivative) Bio-Solv, a 100% biodegradable solvent that replaces to stop slime formation. It has been other solvents. According to MAS Products (www. found that if slime is prevented from masexpoxies.com), the people that sell it, the product forming, the cling-ons have nothing is safe, non-carcinogenic, and does not appear on any to cling onto and the paint works reportable lists, yet it works. I’ve used it and found that it better. In addition, such paints may have other removes paint (with a little rubbing), cleans brushes and gets additives intended to cut down on the copper load and fix other off epoxy. MAS products are carried by Island Water World. short term paint problems. (www.islandwaterworld.com.) So for the boat owner who wants the most efficient, greenest bottom Another product for indoor cleaning that is reputed to be much less paint, SPCP paints make the most sense and they are available in the toxic than ordinary household cleaners is Simple Green. This family of Caribbean. An additional benefit is that SPCP paints polish themselves cleaners has been around for more than thirty years and can be used on out of existence and as they do so the bottom of your boat’s hull gets boats in the marine environment without creating any kind of pollutants. smoother. So you get a triple benefit in that there is no sanding in the The company has heavy duty degreasers, carpet cleaners, stone cleaners boatyard before you can repaint, plus you save fuel as the hull bottom and many other products. www.simplegreen.com. progressively polishes itself smooth. Seventh Generation and Method also make “green” cleaners. Seventh Generation has a wide range of cleaners for everyone from ENGINES baby care to organic paper products. www.seventhgeneration.com. Like bottom paints, an entire book could be written about going Similarly Method makes cleaners that are far less toxic and much green in the engine compartment. The first job is to make sure that “greener” than conventional cleaners. www.methodhome.com the engine is clean – that is, air and fuel filters, injectors or spark plugs, By protecting your immediate environment and bringing your fresh oil should all be changed regularly. If the filters are kept clean the awareness to others, you can help all of us to protect the sailing engine will run far better with fewer emissions. environment that we enjoy so much. It will take some effort, maybe a Next you might want to keep the bilges clean. Not only will this few extra dollars, but the legacy that you are leaving to your family and eliminate odors, but it will also prevent bilge gunk slopping around to other sailors can be priceless. and it will allow you to find lost tools without having to detox after you’ve reached into the bilge. The easiest way of keeping the bilge clean is to use one of two Roger Marshall has written 14 boating-related books including his products. BioSok absorbs the oily muck in your bilge and when the latest, Fiberglass Repair Illustrated.

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 37 FunnyFunnyFunny WoWoWo

Bruce Smith Those pursuits grew larger when he moved to the Caribbean, purchased a 26’ Seabird Yawl and set off to sail the islands, engineless. To support those sea gypsy days he gathered driftwood and painted tropical ﬁsh on it. Sold in tourist shops, those simple creations launched a career that branched out to include a string of murals and signs using what has become his unusual signature media, alkyd enamel or, as he says, “You know, Rustoleum.” Boatbuilding chiseled its way in during those early years after the loss of that boat on a rocky, Antiguan shore, and because he’d spent so much time watching and sketching the down-island experts at

Some artists paint the Caribbean they small pad, no small feat in the Caribbean. want to experience—pristine and picture Goats and signs are willing models but perfect. Bruce Smith paints the one he sees: drawing people can be a trick because some funky rum shops littered with empties and folks just don’t like it. He’s tempted fate on caps; wooden West Indian shacks flanked more than one occasion in order to capture an by flapping laundry, chickens and goats; exemplary slice of island life. One near miss island boats under sail or hauled on the happened while Smith sketched in a Bequia beach for repair. It’s the world this cruising fish camp when a giant of a man stepped up sailor seeks, the real one he knows. to him booming, “You drawin me?” In pretty much every painting he makes, Smith figured the only way out was there’s a zany sign that existed somewhere humor—so he took a long shot and for some reason. Maybe it makes sense but replied, “No, you too ugly,” which caused chances are it better serves to humor the everyone, including the big guy to break observer. “If you have nothing to do, please into sidesplitting laughter. So far he’s don’t do it here,” “Men, do not sit on de gotten out of every jam and made some cooler,” “No trees passing,” or how about the friends in the process by calling in the island one for literate animals, “Goats keep away.” ambassador, rum. We all know about Mr. Credit. He’s dead. But Paint and boats have been the pulse of if you want to meet his accomplice, Helen Smith’s life from the beginning. His Long sWait, or hear his opinions, head to a rum Island Sound childhood was a natural place shop or check out a Bruce Smith painting. for a series of small boats that came and went, Almost all of his ideas were gathered always growing in size and speed. When he unobtrusively by sketching with a pencil and wasn’t in a boat he was drawing one.

38 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 waters of Puget Sound, sea trials American company during the creation of a for a voyage that eventually took Caribbean chain restaurant. Bruce became Smith, his wife and young son the official artist for Bahama Breeze and, back to the Caribbean. since the mid 1990s, his originals have filled rld After nearly a decade away, the the walls of each restaurant and his images rldrld colors of the tropics lit a fire for graces menus, billboards and a host of other Smith to again pull out brushes projects. It’s been a great relationship and and paint. Discovering that most not once have they complained that his art of his earlier work had been erased doesn’t match their upholstery. ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY JAN HEIN by time, hurricanes and a touch of These days the Smiths divide their time neon, he made the switch to art that between their home in Washington’s Puget work—chopping frames, fitting planks, would not be part of a wall but hang upon it. Sound and the islands of the Caribbean with caulking and rigging the traditional The very first batch, exhibited in a snooty a boat and a life at each end. way—skills that were both inspirational Nevis gallery, were seized by the police when To view Bruce Smith’s art, boat and adventures, and practical. In the mid 1970s he worked the less-than-honest owners were booted go to www.brucesmithsvoyage.com or contact with Trini, a shipwright, on the Phillipsburg off the island. After their “showing” in jail, him at [email protected] beach reconstructing an Antigua sloop by the paintings eventually day, painting signs at night, building a boat were bailed out and and a cruising kitty. rehabilitated to lives on Some years later, life and a young lady someone’s wall. took Smith to Washington State to build The Smiths sailed the Bruce Smith’s nautical style the boat of his dreams, a 34’ Venus ketch. islands for several years Having assisted designer Paul Johnson to doing art shows and build one earlier in St. Barts, he completed marketing prints and his own hull in three months using old cards. One of the tens growth fir “kiln dried” by the 1980 Mt. St. of thousands of cards Helens blast. A year later she was sailing the ended in the hands of an

A recent installation of Bruce Smith’s paintings at a Bahama Breeze restaurant in Wayne, New2 Jersey

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 39 YACHTING SAFETY& SECURITY INTHECARIBBEAN

BY CAROL M. BAREUTHER, RD

hile crime exists in the Caribbean, W as it does everywhere in the world, several incidents early this year brought safety and security issues back to the front burner. The good news is that everyone from island governments to marina operators and yachtsmen themselves are enacting strategies and solutions to St George’s, an obvious presence keep mariners, and each other, safe. on the waterfront.” The importance of tackling crime and criminal behavior in The Dominica Marine Association, says President general is a high priority for all the governments of the region, says Hubert Winston, “through support from the Special Framework of Keats Compton, the St. Lucia-based president of the Marine Industries Assistance (SFA), a tourism sector development program funded Association of St. Lucia (MIASL) and the Caribbean Marine Association under the European Union SFA 2006 and the Dominica Marine (CMA). “This is because, apart from the impact on societies in general, Center, dealer for Mercury Marine, has come together to procure the economic impact on what are mainly tourism economies can a ‘Security, Search and Rescue’ vessel and a security dinghy for be devastating. At the regional level, the Organization of Eastern the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Security (PAYS). The Valiant Caribbean States (OECS) has hosted a couple of conferences to DR490 is a built tough vessel that can handle most calls of duty discuss best practices on yachting safety and security. We expect that while keeping our shores safe for locals as well as passersby. This the major marina developments within the region will raise the profile vessel will be used to provide support to the Dominica Coast Guard of the sector, enabling associations to get the necessary traction to for search and rescue missions as well as providing surveillance to become a more effective lobby.” Dominica’s waters and bays. A second vessel will be introduced at Major marinas and marine associations have already implemented the same time, a smaller D-230 for short distance security watch safety and security strategies as part of their overall operations. within the Portsmouth bay area.” For example, says Clyde Rawls, general manager for Camper & Meanwhile in Antigua, John Duffy, president of the Antigua & Nicholson’ Port Louis Marina, St. George’s, Grenada, “We have in- Barbuda Marine Trade Association, says, “Following numerous house security 24/7; heaviest coverage is at night. We have officers meetings with government bodies and the police together posted at key access points to the docks, and whenever there is a with recommendations from over 20 yacht skippers, we are function such as a regatta or party we have additional security brought implementing a number of actions in the English Harbour and in, usually police officers.” Falmouth areas.” Rawls continues, “We are in the process of installing HD CCTV These actions include an increase in the number of police based cameras throughout the property, with pan/tilt/zoom capabilities. We at the Dockyard Police Station, regular foot and vehicle patrols by are currently working with the Grenada Coast Guard to provide them police and Antigua & Barbuda Defense Force, improvement to a berth for their operations, providing our marina, and the port area of street lighting, clearing of overhanging foliage from pavement areas,

40 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 CCTV cameras installed with full CCTV coverage as soon as practical, has established a Safety & Security Committee comprising Customs, a stop and search procedure of suspicious persons and vehicles but to Land, Ports and Marine Police and the Soufriere Marine Management be done without impinging on the free movement of the majority of our Association, to advise authorities on introducing yachting speciﬁc visitors, greater marina security, and the activation of Crimestoppers, measures; introduced a help line located at the Marine Police base, which is a completely anonymous way of reporting crime at accessible 24/7 by dialing “HELP” (4375 - freefall) on any cell phone or www.crimestoppersantigua.com or on 800 (TIPS) 8477).” landline; VHF radios are being introduced at coastal police stations, in Individual CMA country marine trade associations continue to lobby addition to Ch.16 watches at Vigie and Moule-a-Chique lighthouses; governments to allocate more resources to marine police/coast guard billboards with safety tips were erected at anchorages and marinas.” units to address water-borne threats, says Compton. “Mega-yachts are Speaking for the Caribbean Marine Association, Compton says, less vulnerable than smaller cruisers; there hasn’t been a reported case of “We wish to reassure the industry that the region is still relatively safe, a mega-yacht boarding, but cruisers have been. In response, the MIASL and will continue to become more so.”

SAFETYTIPSFORCRUISINGBOATS

Keeping yachting crimes in perspective, many yachtsmen have “We NEVER carry arms of any kind on board,” says Capt. Gordon enjoyed long careers sailing in the islands without being victimized Monsen, of s/v Liberte. “A firefight is the way to disaster. Rather by crime or run up against minor problems only. just give the stuff away when asked.” “I’ve have been chartering in the Caribbean – from extreme John Duffy, president of the Antigua & Barbuda Marine Trades North to extreme South – for 16 years now and have never 3Association agrees and adds, “In the unlikely event you are had any problems, with a few exceptions,” says Capt. Gordon confronted do not resist. Give the criminal whatever he wants, Monsen, of s/v Liberte, who sited thefts of a motor and some wallet, keys, jewelry, credit cards, mobile phone, etc. Your fishing rods. Capt. Brian Johnson, of the s/v Sublime, adds, “In possessions are replaceable. Also, if confronted don’t make any the BVI and USVI, I don’t really worry about boat or personal sudden, unexpected moves. A nervous criminal may think you are safety much, although I realize there have been isolated reaching for a concealed weapon. If the robber claims he has a problems, I have never experienced any.” gun or knife in his pocket, you may not believe him but never call his bluff. Never try to be a hero and apprehend the criminal; just notify police as soon as possible.”

The most important thing is information, says Capt. Brian Johnson, on s/v Sublime. “There tends to be hot spots of criminal activity, and if you know when and where they are happening, you can prevent it which is the best alternative. I do extra watches at night on anchor if I ever ﬁnd myself in an area like this.” 4 The Caribbean Safety and Security Net is a great source of this type of information, www.safetyandsecuritynet.com/index.html

Take the same ‘normal precautions’ you would anywhere in the world. “At night, walk on well lit streets,” says Duffy. Avoid dark 5corners and alleys. Always walk on the side of the street facing oncoming trafﬁc unless the other side of the street is better lit. Remember, there is safety in numbers. If possible, walk HERE ARE TIPS FOR CRUISING BOATS: with a companion, ideally more than one. Preferably, Dinghies and outboards are the usual victims, says Narendra females should walk with male companions. Sethia, at Barefoot Yacht Charters & Marine Centre, in St. Vincent, A robber is less likely to confront two or “so we provide security wires and locks and advise clients to lift more. Avoid walking through deserted the outboard at night-time and lock it onto the transom mounting areas or take a taxi.” pad. Dinghies should also be locked when at a dinghy dock ashore – not so much for theft, but because all too often someone If you do go out at night, Duffy adds, staggers out of a bar and takes the wrong dinghy.” “don’t carry more than you can afford to lose. 1 Consider carrying a second wallet containing a few Do NOT put the name of your yacht on the dinghy or outboard, $1 bills and old credit cards, which are normally destroyed or Sethia says. “If you do so, it is telling any potential thief discarded. If confronted give the suspect the second wallet and that you are ashore when they see the dinghy on a dinghy concentrate on a good physical description to give to the police. 2dock, thus an open invitation to head out to the yacht and Wear a minimum of jewelry, especially women, and don’t ﬂash help themselves.” your money around in bars.”

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V l APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 43 44 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Island Events & Interests: U.S.V.I. BRION MORRISETTE SETS SAIL ABOARD BEQUIA-BUILT SWEET ‘TING

BY LYNDA LOHR

t. John sailor Brion finger, the boats turned on a dime and started the race,” Morrisette Brion Morrisette aboard Sweet Morrisette can really tell said. By the time the boats reached Bequia’s tip, Morrisette’s boat was in ‘Ting a story, especially when the lead, but alas, they were nipped at the finish and placed second. S it comes to talking Silver Cloud brought the boat back to Coral Bay, where Morrisette and about his boat. Built in Bequia in Sweet ‘Ting “killed the competition” at Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta, the traditional style, Sweet ‘Ting held Memorial Day weekend. He set sail in the Coral Bay Thanksgiving is 18 feet long and painted a Regatta with his daughter Nicole, 14, and friend Ali Karn on board. traditional blue with a red bottom “It was very satisfying to sail with my daughter,” he said. They and yellow striping. smoked the competition in the traditional class on the first day of the “I was searching for a traditional race, but disaster struck on the second day. boat that would also sail well,” “Two minutes into the start the mast broke,” he said, adding that Morrisette said, beginning his the mast was made out of recycled wood, not the new materials used tale. The search led to a somewhat in the rest of the boat. Sweet ‘Ting is currently sitting in her nest in derelict boat owned by St. Thomas Coral Bay, waiting for Bill Wilson to build a new mast. Morrisette hopes resident David Knight, who had that Sweet ‘Ting’s presence in Coral Bay will spark a resurgence of the put some effort into fixing it up boat-building tradition that saw several Cowhorns built on Coral Bay but hadn’t completed the job. beach back in the 1970s. Morrisette bought the boat, Bequia boats have a long history that has its roots in the Viking boats thought he had found someone that plied Scandinavia. The traditional shape of those boats continued to finish the repair work, but as things sometimes happen on St. John, on to the New England boats that headed south to the Caribbean in the repair job languished. Eventually, on a brief vacation with his wife to search of whales. Bequia, his search to find the right person to repair the boat led him to “Bequia boats are direct descendents of those New England whale Bequia boat builder Arnold Hazel. boats,” Morrisette said. They’re designed to be light, maneuverable and “I was so impressed with this salt of the earth man who spoke so very fast. They were used to pursue whales,” he said. The New England gently and calmly,” Morrisette, a lawyer by day, said. He asked Hazel whalers picked Bequia to serve as their Caribbean whaling station, hence to come north to fix the boat, but after Hazel told him he didn’t travel, the long tradition of building boats on Bequia that continues today. Morrisette shipped the boat south on Silver Cloud. Owned by St. John “They’re sexy is what they are. They’re classic beauties. They’re Rita resident Elliott Hooper, the 110-foot steel boat heads down island Hayworth,” Morrisette said of boats built on Bequia. fairly often on shipping jobs. Hazel told Morrisette he could build him a new boat that would be larger and faster for the same price as fixing up the old one. Long time St. John, USVI resident Lynda Lohr lives in Coral Bay. A “I told him ‘go for it,’” Morrisette said. Before too long, the reporter by trade, she has written for numerous international, national, boat was done. Hazel tried her out in Bequia’s Easter Regatta, but regional, and local publications as well as travel and news websites. Morrisette was busy and couldn’t make it.

“She did a horizon job on all the other boats,” Morrisette said. A The boat goes in couple of months later, Morrisette and some friends headed south to the water in Bequia see how she sailed. “I fell head over heels in love with her when I first met her because she’s so beautiful. She sails so well,” Morrisette recalled. A regatta was organized, with another seven Bequia boats vying to be the first across the finish line. With Hazel at the helm, his son on the jib and moving the ballast from side to side, Morrisette got the job of “rail beef.” The regatta had no apparent start line, which left Morrisette a bit puzzled, but he soon found out how Bequians begin their races. “We’re all hunkered down in the boat. Another boat is coming at us – it’s like chicken. With a subtle nod of the head and a pointing of the PHOTOS COURTESY BRION MORRISETTE

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 45 Island Events & Interests: U.S.V.I.

TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) NEEDED AS OF APRIL 14 FOR U.S. ENTRY

BY CAROL M. BAREUTHER, RD

f you’re a U.S. Coast Guard credentialed mariner, you’ll need a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) after April I 14, 2009. Without a TWIC, you may be in violation of a law. “TWIC”, explains LCDR Timothy Grant, supervisor of the Marine Safety Detachment on St. Thomas, “is a joint U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) initiative. In essence, it furthers a multi-layer approach to enhancing maritime security and fulfills the mandate of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) & Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006. The goal is to ensure persons that require unescorted access to secure areas are properly vetted.” Essentially, TWIC is an identification credential for U.S. citizens or those who fall into an eligible immigration category, yachtsmen holding USCG-issued credentials, merchant mariners, port facility employees, long shore workers, truck drivers and others who require unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels. Those not eligible for a TWIC card, foreign mariners, for example, need to be escorted to port by a TWIC cardholder after April 14. You can jump-start the application process online at: www. tsa.gov/twic or by calling (1-866-DHS-TWIC). During this pre-enrollment process, you’ll be asked to enter biographic information required for security threat assessment and be able to make an appointment at a TWIC enrollment center. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, there is a center located on St. Thomas (340-779-6563) and St. Croix (340-713-7860). In Puerto Rico, centers are located in San Juan (787-721-4124) and Ponce (787-651-1626). At the appointment, you’ll be required to show identity documents such as a valid passport or state-issued driver’s license along with an original birth certificate, Voter’s Registration Card or Social Security card. You’ll also need to complete a TWIC Disclosure and Certification Form, pay the enrollment fee of $132 ($105.25 for MMD, MML, or COR holders), provide biographical information (if you didn’t pre- enroll) and a complete set of fingerprints, as well as sit for a digital photograph. Approximately three to four weeks later, you’ll be notified by Email or phone when your TWIC card is ready to pick up from the same enrollment center you visited to start the process. It is valid for five (5) years. The TWIC card is tamper-resistant and contains the worker’s biometric (fingerprint template), which provides for a positive link between the card and the individual. The Coast Guard will conduct vessel and facility inspections and use hand-held readers during spot checks on credentials.

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16TH ANNUAL ST. CROIX INTL REGATTA & VALENTINE OPTIMIST REGATTA

BY ELLEN SANPERE

Robert Armstrong’s J-100 Bad Girl with crew just back from a second PHRF win on a similar J-100 PHOTO BY ROB JONES

ompetition was tough and heavy weather made racing Wind speeds held at 20-26 knots, with gusts to 30 and seas to even tougher at the 16th Annual St. Croix International match. Joe San Martin, lone entrant in Multi-hull class, reported C Regatta held February 20-22, 2009. Registrations were boat speeds of 10-12 knots in his Newick trimaran, Piglet. He lost a down from last year and the number of starters was even less due halyard in the Gallows Bay race, one of the many gear failures the to nasty weather preceding a weekend of close racing and great ﬂeets experienced during the weekend. Kevin Rowlette’s Olson 30, Crucian parties. This year, two winning skippers were awarded their Rushin Rowlette, suffered a split jib, followed by a broken mast. weight in Cruzan Rum, raising the stakes for those who would brave Steven Schmidt sailed “a horrible trip” from Curaçao single- the challenging conditions and prevail over the CSA competition in handed to race his Santa Cruz 70CR, Hotel California, Too, in the Main the Buck Island Channel. & Jib class, “But the regatta was worth it,” he said. With a record- breaking 20 pick-up crew members on the rail, the customized sled Colin Brego, made short work of the Gallows Bay course but did better on the Winner, Opti triangles and windward-leewards on corrected time. White, 4th overall “They did good, we broke stuff,” said Schmidt regarding his second-place ﬁnish behind Tony Sanpere’s recently acquired J-36, Cayennita Grande. Sanpere raced with Schmidt last year and said, “What we broke was smaller stuff than what they broke, except we almost lost a crew overboard.” Sanpere bought the boat in Marblehead last fall and has a brand new crew, some of whom have never raced before. He said “the crew came together better

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Continued from page 47 Tortola’s Guy Eldridge won the rum for the Racer-Cruiser/Main & Pipedream’s crew brought the boat to a 2nd in Racer/Cruiser, Jib fleet on his Beneteau First 10R, Luxury Girl. The Commodore’s despite damage that prevented trophy and two Cape Air round trip tickets went to Peter Haycraft participation in final two races for his many years of having the best visiting boat, Pipedream, a Serena 38. Thompson, Schmidt, Sanpere, Stanton and several other skippers will compete again in Culebra and in the BVI, the next and final legs of the Caribbean Ocean Racing Triangle (C.O.R.T.) Inside the reef, in beautiful Teague Bay, three Rhodes 19’s raced on the one-design course with new SCYC commodore, Alan Mallory taking home the trophy. Also inside the reef in only slightly calmer waters, competitors in the Valentine Optimist Regatta saw tough conditions for the tiny dinghies and young skippers. “The kids just were worn out from trying to sail and bail at the same time,” said Julie San Martin, regatta chair, explaining the numerous DNF’s and DNS’s on the results reports. Kyle Brego, 14, of St. Thomas took overall fleet honors, with six bullets in ten races. Top finishers in the Opti classes were Addison Hackstaff (Blue), Kyle Brego (Red), Colin Brego (White). CJ Walker, 13, of St. Croix braved the elements to win Green Fleet honors, crossing the finish line in

ROB JONES nine of the ten races. San Martin had encouraging news regarding the future of the with each race,” and he was pleased with the victory, especially as St. Croix regatta, which has not had a name sponsor the past the boat’s new instruments had not been wired yet. two years: the event will be afﬁliated with the National Hospice Local junior sailors grown up, Chris Stanton and his brothers Peter Regatta Alliance for 2010. As a charity race, all contributions are and Scott took their Melges 24, Devil 3, to a Spinnaker 1 victory (U.S.) tax deductible and will go toward great racing and sorely with six bullets in seven races. However, the Cruzan Rum went to needed hospice care for an aging population. Getting started the most competitive class, Spinnaker 2, where Chris Thompson of early, the regatta saw $2200 donated during the awards ceremony St. Thomas attributed his J-27, J Walker’s success to driving off the to Continuum Care, St. Croix’s hospice, which has cared for 800 jib and ﬂogging the main. He delegated to his largest crewman, families during its eight years of operations. Frank Barnes, the all important job of sitting on the scales. Read more on the Regatta’s website: www.stcroixregatta.com

Sun Bum II, Magnificent 7, The Good, Bad, Ugly, and Glory Daze: tough competition, tough conditions in Spinnaker 2 ROB JONES

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 49 Island Events & Interests: B.V.I. CROSS ONE OFF FOXY’S “BUCKET LIST” TRANSITING THE PANAMA CANAL

BY DAVE COOPER

ransiting the Panama Canal was high on Foxy’s “Bucket List” so we invited him to come along. On board Swan Song with us in addition to the Caribbean’s famous Calypso T artist Foxy Callwood and his lovely wife Tessa, are my mate and navigator, Capt. Pete (Ratcliff). Our line-handlers—David, Brian and Iris—have also arrived, so we are ready to begin the journey from Caribbean Sea to Pacific Ocean. Our canal pilot comes aboard; the VHF is alive directing us to the canal’s entrance where first we will transit the six Gatun locks. One hazard within the locks is turbulence caused when fresh and salt water mix. We tie to Daytripper, a 100’ tourist ferry. The lock doors close, leaving us in a concrete cavern with steel doors dead astern and the Callwood in the Canal steel transom of a 700 foot cargo ship ahead. The top of the lock is 30’ upwards and hard to see as it is 8 p.m. and we are looking into huge ride the wave of fresh water on top of the heavier salt water, or to wait lights above the lock walls. The water swirls and they start to flood the and ride the wave that will be coming from behind, trying to spin us lock lifting us 25’ to the full lock level where we view the operating around … not a good option for a single screw boat. The fresh water machinery. Foxy is busy recording all this action on his video camera. wave starts when the doors begin to open. The doors to the lock in front of the ship open and “mules” Down we go. At the bottom the suspense builds. One minute, two (locomotives) drag him forward. The pilot directs us to drop our dock- minutes. The pilot casually glances up from his newspaper, “Sound your lines to Daytripper and ready for the transit into the next lock. Wow! As horn.” The lines drop from above. I use the thruster sparingly, moving soon as we are free, the ship’s prop wash hits us in a swirl of water making the bow off the wall, so I can go thru ASAP. The lock doors swing open, it difficult keeping Swan Song aligned with the lock. Daytripper nails his widening from 5’ to 8’ to 10’ then 12’. Water rushes turbulently from our props to get off the wall which adds to the wash we are fighting. Finally, lock to the next. The pilot says “Now” and I nail forward, full throttle, our pilot lets us move ahead; Swan Song is much easier to control once as Swan Song, with a 16’ beam, shoots through an 18’ gap. In a set of underway. We continue this process twice more. rapids, with a highly concerned crew, steel doors fly by on either side. After anchoring in Gatun Lake our pilot departs for the night, and “Whoosh” we are riding the wave into the next lock under a nice blue after a brief surprise birthday party (yep, it is mine) we bed down. sky in perfect alignment. The Visitors Center is lined ten deep with At 0600, in dead calm, Foxy is contemplating a swim; alligators are people who must have come to see “Foxy transiting the Canal.” looking at his red Foxy’s hat which seems to dim his enthusiasm. I count We are now in the last lock, riding the fresh water wave, approaching bodies. Brian & Iris are atop the pilothouse, David in the hammock, the lock doors “muy rapido.” The wave ends 100’ from the door—we Peter in the saloon, Tessa in the guest stateroom and Nancy in the suddenly slow from 12kts to 4kts in 50’. “Wow!” A touch of reverse, forward stateroom … just the right number. the lines are caught at the bollards and “voila,” we’re tied in. Foxy By 0730 a new pilot arrives, who advises heading to Banana Cut at looks down at the Pacific Ocean below with his trademark smile, big 8 kts. Foxy notices that the first lock is empty. The lakeside lock door eyes and both thumbs held high. opens as we enter into the first of the Mira Flores Locks. Once there, The third lock is a piece of cake. Lockdown, doors open and here we tie to the lock wall—a “sidewall tie”; 50’ forward of the bow is the we are … “We’ve done it, mates!” Soon we are under the Bridge lock gate and ahead a drop of 25’ to the lock below. Two catamarans of the Americas and moored at the Balboa Yacht Club. Foxy looks raft astern, and a 500’ cargo ship follows. The locking process of the at me with a huge grin on his face and announces, “I wouldn’t have night before is repeated. As soon as the cargo ship is in, the doors missed this for the world—Mission Accomplished!” shut, the plug is pulled and the “bathtub” drains; we go from a view of the lock and surrounding area to the bottom in approximately five minutes. Once down, we wait for the lock doors to open and sound Dave Cooper spent over 20 years designing & marketing computers, our horn, a signal for line handlers to toss our lines free. in the U.S. and Japan. He sailed to the Caribbean in the mid 70s Approaching Pedro Miguel Lake en route to the second Mira Flores where he ran seasonal private charters throughout the islands for a Lock, the process is repeated but this time we tie to the other side; our decade, then worked in the yachting industry in the BVI until 2006. crew must quickly change fenders and dock-lines. The pilot now gives He retired on his classic trawler, Swan Song, and is now cruising in two choices to exit these locks when the gates open: to blast thru and the Pacific Ocean.

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SPRING REGATTA UNDERWAY MARCH 30 TO APRIL 5 NEW THIS YEAR: A “CLEANER, GREENER” EVENT, ROUND VIRGIN GORDA RACE & STREAMLINED IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS

he BVI Spring Re- Sailors on boats and we are looking at a mountain of plastic. Sponsored by gatta (jointly owned the docks BVI Tourist Board, all sailors will be given reusable water bottles, T by the Royal BVI in 2008 and Clearwater Purification System has offered to refill these Yacht Club and the BVI bottles for free.” Chamber of Commerce The BVI Tourist Board also is providing reusable skipper bags, and Hotel Association) cel- made from recycled materials, Nanny Cay Marina is setting up ebrates its 38th anniversary glass recycling bins, and SOL will be providing sailors with oil this year by joining forces spill pads. Heineken is helping to promote these initiatives with with Sailors for the Sea to posters around the Regatta Village. reduce the pollution gener- The basic format remains the same with two additional ated by the regatta and to innovations—first, on the traditional Sailing Festival Layday, at promote ocean awareness. the Bitter End Yacht Club, sailors will have the option to compete Regatta Director Judy Petz in the Around Virgin Gorda Race and second, the BVI Customs said that last year, the event Department has granted special dispensation to participating started recycling glass and regatta yachts and will not be charging for cruising permits. succeeded with over 10,000 Additionally, to expedite the clearing in and clearing out process, bottles. “Although that may Masters can file electronically. not seem dramatic to those About the changes in the Bitter End Layday schedule, John living in other parts of the world, nothing is currently recycled in the Glynn, Special Events Coordinator, explained, “Our intention is to BVI and so this was a start. For 2009, we contacted Sailors for the now run the much anticipated Around Virgin Gorda Race (the 7th Sea, a conservation group that focuses on sailing and the boating Annual) as part of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, on community. We are ready to take the clean-green plunge.” Wednesday April 1st. There will be special prizes for Swans, and Efforts this year will include the continued glass recycling, a list the top Swan will be recognized. Entry in BVI Spring Regatta and of criteria from the SFS and an initiative to reduce plastic waste by Sailing Festival is not required.” 30%. “Any given race boat will generate between 20 – 100 small BVI Customs and Immigration officials are on site at Nanny plastic bottles per race day. Multiply that times 160 participating Cay from noon to 1800 on Monday March 30 and Thursday, April

PHOTOS BY TODD VANSICKLE 2, and will waive the Cruising Permit fee, a savings for visiting yachts of Racing in 2008’s BVI Spring Regatta $20 to $80, depending on the number of crew. Wade Smith, BVI Customs Comptroller, also requested that visiting yachts entering the BVI, streamline the process for clearing in and out electronically. The Caribbean Pre-Arrival Notification system, eSeaClear, is a service that provides vessel operators the ability to submit electronic notifications of arrival to participating Customs offices in the Caribbean. For daily news, photos and complete results from the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival underway at the start of this month, visit the official web site: www.bvispringregatta.org.

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ust say the words, “clearing in” or “clearing out” around any Caribbean sailor and you’re sure J to get a reaction. You might hear a long-winded rant, a blow by blow of too- much-information, or an entertaining, unbelievable tale. Everyone has desk. She cut through their clearance forms and mine in a record-breaking a story he or she just has to tell. five minutes and shot back out the door. I’d never seen anything like it! No doubt about it, bureaucratic hoop jumping has issues that often By the time I put my paperwork away and stepped onto the beach involve some combination of tricky questions, deeply-layered forms she was poised in front of the scantily-dressed crowd, a camera in hand, or rules that just changed…yesterday. But some countries understand taking seriously the job they’d given her as official photographer. She the importance of a first impression and they greet their sailing tourists snapped picture after picture as a string of cameras passed through with friendliness and courtesy. her hands. Suddenly the crowd began to chant her name, “ANITA, From my experience, no one does it better than the officials on the ANITA, ANITA!” Someone shouted, “Come on, get in the picture with island of Anguilla. All visiting yachts begin and end the process at the us! Please!” port of Sandy Ground in Road Bay in the two story block building, Smiling, she shook her head but despite her polite protests and the well marked and painted bright blue. The customs and immigrations fact that she was held in place by a male co-worker, several men ran officers sit in the same office downstairs, just one desk apart. The place forward, scooped her up, skirt and all, and carried her toward the posed is clean and quiet with helpful visitor information on the walls, giving crowd. They placed her in the middle on someone’s bent knee for the those in line something to read. final shot. That last CLICK was followed by hoots, hugs and high fives. The immigration official, usually a woman, asks for passports and I stood watching from the side, shaking my head in disbelief. Somehow last clearance papers before handing what possibly might be the they had shanghaied the customs officer and she was still smiling. Caribbean’s shortest form. When done she always asks, “Have you been A few weeks later when we returned to Anguilla, I explained to Anita here before?” An answer of no will earn, “Welcome to Anguilla,” and yes that I‘d taken photos and a video of the NY event on the beach. will get you, “Welcome back.” On their island, everyone‘s a winner. “I would like to see that,” she said, so I returned the next day with Customs, just as friendly and efficient, finished the formalities so the evidence on a disc. quickly on my first visit that I had to ask, “That’s it? We’re done?” Some time later I visited the office to clear out, met, as always, by “Yes mam. That’s all. Enjoy your stay.” her smiling face. We chatted about the island, finished the formalities I thought it couldn’t get much better until I went into that office one and she handed me my paperwork. Folded into it was a petit-point morning last spring to get a clearance. Arriving just as the doors opened bookmark she had made just for me. On a background of tiny beige I took my place in line behind five noisy Americans, each of them holding stitches, red thread spelled out my name, Anguilla stitched on the a tower of passports. They were part of a group of over 100 from a other side. How long it had taken her to make, I cannot imagine. I only Manhattan sailing club having way too much fun on twelve charter boats. know that it was an act of friendship and the happiest story of clearing They were the talk of the town, the love of every bar on the beach. in-clearing out you will ever hear. Like a teacher’s pet in school, I stood quietly behind them, trying to ignore their raucous behavior, fearful I’d be blamed. Unlike me they’d entered with sandy, un-shoed feet and clothing that didn’t meet in the Jan Hein divides her time between Washington State and a small middle despite proper dress directions posted on the door. The guy wooden boat in the Caribbean. She records her adventures on in front of me turned and asked in a loud voice, “How long you think the Bahama Breeze Restaurants sponsored website at www. this’ll take, five minutes?” brucesmithsvoyage.com. I shrugged and gave him an I-don’t-have-a-clue look, but thought to myself, “in your dreams.” I figured an hour at least. The immigration officer was busy stamping papers but customs had yet to show up. Outside the office the other ninety-five plus New Yorkers were loudly Enjoy Anguilla’s exceptional hospitality during next gathering for a group photo. The five waiting impatiently inside paced, month’s Anguilla Regatta presented by the Anguilla anxious to join the fun. Sailing Association May 8, 9, and 10. Visit www. At 9:20 the immigration officer flew through the door, jumped in her anguillaregatta.com or email regatta@sailanguilla. chair and got right to work. Papers and stamps were jumping from the com for details.

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56 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Island Events & Interests: St. Maarten / St. Martin NECOL REGATTA PROVIDES INTENSE COMPETITION

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The St.Maarten Yacht Club and Lagoon Sailboat Rental “Sailor of the Year 2008” award went to Rien Korteknie

The regatta was particularly appreciated by the sailors because the competitors were so close and the results show some of the top sailors coming way down the fleet on occasion whilst many of the lower end finishers regularly enjoyed periods at the front of the fleet. The fleet sailed 13 races and the end results were largely a result of consistency. This year for the first time the regatta included a Laser fleet. Ernst Looser and Bill Mintz took on three of St.Maarten’s up and coming young sailors with the result being that Ernst had to fight Young Jolyon Ferron down to the last race to gain his lead. Both Ernst and Jolyon tied for first with 11 points but the tie was broken by Ernst having four first place finishes while Jolyon only had three. Third place went to

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ST MAARTEN YACHT CLUB PHOTOS COURTESY OF ST MAARTEN YACHT Harry Antrobus who just squeezed Stephen Looser into fourth place by one point. Bill Mintz brought up the rear and helped to keep the n February 7 & 8, 2009 most of St.Maarten’s best sailors were younger sailors on their toes. on the starting line for the third annual NECOL Regatta At the award ceremonies, also announced was the St.Maarten Yacht providing intense competition during the weekend as Club and Lagoon Sailboat Rental “Sailor of the Year 2008” award; this O the eight teams fought for the title. Conditions that were year’s recipient was Rien Korteknie. Rien is without a doubt St.Maarten’s never too strong and never too light provided an ideal setting off Baie best crew member; every skipper on this island knows that if they have Nettle in the Simpson Bay lagoon where wind switches are only slightly Rien racing with them they have a very good chance of winning the more civilized than the usual sailing area off the airport runway. race and if they do not win they will be in the top three. Rien was a The big winner in the fleet of Lagoon Sailboat Rental Jeanneau 20’s very popular choice for this award which could be told by the rousing was Andrea Scarabelli with his Budget Marine/Gill team who with 28 applause he received when he walked up to collect his trophy. This is points had a commanding lead over the second place team headed now the second year that this award has been handed out; last years by Frits Bus (42 points). Third place with a total of 48 points went to winner was Bernard Sillem. Bernard Sillem and his Dutch French Connection team that would have The NECOL regatta is the Sint Maarten Yacht club’s regatta that done even better if they could have pulled off more firsts like they is focused on sailors present in St Maarten and this year excelled at did with their three first places that they took on the Sunday morning showcasing that talent. NECOL is a marine technology company long session. Paul Miller (fourth place) squeezed Robbie Ferron into fifth established on Sint Maarten led by Andrew Rapley who also served as by one point and Lyn Rapley (sixth place) squeezed Shag Morton into Race Officer for the event. NECOL specializes in high tech repairs and seventh place by one point—while Ruargh Findlay brought up the rear support on larger yachts. but still with two third places on the Sunday morning, reputedly with the help of his Optimist sailing, tactically-proficient son Rhone Findlay, who only sailed with him on Sunday. Event report and photographs submitted by Sint Maarten Yacht Club

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58 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Island Events & Interests: St. Barth IRA EPSTEIN AND LONE FOX A WINNING COMBINATION

BY ELLEN LAMPERT-GREAUX

Lone Fox

inner of the St Martin-Sint Maarten Classic Regatta for the past two years, Lone Fox is the pride and joy of its owner, Ira Epstein, an American businessman who W left his former life in San Francisco to move to the Caribbean once he bought Lone Fox in 2006. He currently lives aboard the boat in the inner harbor of Saint Barth’s Port of Gustavia, where the boat had been based for several years with its former owner. Sailing a Swedish ﬂag, this 65’ classic wooden sailing yacht is a true gentleman’s yacht, designed by Englishman Robert Clark and built in Scotland in 1957 for Colonel Whitbread, sponsor of the famous Whitbread Around The World Race. Epstein has followed in the footsteps of Whitbread, and a few other owners, as the caretaker

of this handsome yacht, with its gleaming brass fittings and highly PHOTO BY JONAS ROOSENS, WWW.ROOSENS-IMAGING.COM varnished teak hull. “I had been looking at Lone Fox for three years,” says Epstein, “ever Built as a racing ketch, Lone Fox is a born competitor. “We do well since it sailed across my computer and I fell in love with it,” he says. In against other boats in the classic regattas,” says Epstein. “The design is a 2004 he flew to down to Bobby’s Marina to see Lone Fox, then sailed combination of comfort and speed. Lone Fox has the proper dimensions over to Saint Barth. Yet it wasn’t until August 2006 when he saw the boat to be fast for a traditional full-keel boat.” Lone Fox clips along at a pace of again in Newport, RI, that Epstein 8.5 to 9.5 knots, hitting even 12 knots under certain conditions. was ready to make the leap, having “The sanding and Owning a classic wooden boat means constant care: “You have to just spent five months at sea on a varnishing is the Zen be vigilant,” says Epstein. “You are continually watching everything to 1936 gaff-rigged schooner. of the experience, make sure something doesn’t change that will degrade the integrity of the vessel.” He notes that the Caribbean sun is a challenge: “Some days “I had to see if I really I wanted a the meditation of boat,” he says, but chances are he when the sun comes up I just wish I could pull the boat into a garage,” maintaining the was already sold on the idea. “I didn’t he says. “The deck and cabin houses are more affected by the sun.” want to have a new owner of Lone character of something The hull of Lone Fox is splined, with wood glued in between the Fox sail by and not have it be me.” built at another time.” wooden planks, like tongue-in-groove with two grooves, on a steel frame with 1.5” teak planking. “The hardest part is keeping it perfect. The sanding and varnishing is the Zen of the experience, the meditation Ira Epstein, of maintaining the character of something built at another time.” owner of Lone Fox After spending two full years in Saint Barth with Lone Fox, racing and doing charters (www.lonefoxcharters.com), Epstein is planning on pulling up his anchor and heading to the East Coast for the summer. “I’d like to sail the East Coast, which I’ve never done before,” he says, hoping to head to Newport, Martha’ Vineyard, and Maine, participating in the summer classic regattas and continuing to charter when possible. “What’s rewarding,” says Epstein, is the satisfaction of using such a finely tuned instrument. And people really appreciate the care that goes into it, knowing they wouldn’t have the time or energy to do it themselves.”

Ellen Lampert-Gréaux lives in Saint Barthélemy where she is editor-in- chief of Harbour Magazine, and has been a regular contributor to All At Sea since 2000. She also writes regularly about entertainment design and technology for Live Design magazine, and about Caribbean architecture for MACO, a Trinidad-based lifestyle magazine. PHOTO BY ROSEMOND GREAUX

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60 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Island Events & Interests: Antigua AS GOOD AS IT GETS RORC CARIBBEAN 600

BY LOUAY HABIB

oyal Ocean Racing Club members John Burnie and Stan Pearson have often talked about an offshore yacht race and their plans, devised over a few beers, became a reality R this year. The inaugural RORC Caribbean 600 Race started on February 23, 2009 off Fort Charlotte outside English Harbour, Antigua on a course that took the fleet to the north passing a mark off Barbuda, the islands of Nevis, Saba and St Barths, to circle St Martin before heading down to Guadeloupe as the most southerly point. The fleet then went back Lee Overlay up to a mark off Barbuda before returning to finish in Antigua—a total Partners, the overall winners of 605 nautical miles. Mike Slade’s 100ft Maxi, ICAP Leopard came to Antigua with a clear target, to set a monohull record for a new offshore race. ICAP Leopard ICAP Leopard by over an hour on corrected time and in doing so, needed 44 Hours 5 minutes 14 seconds to complete the RORC winning IRC Class Super Zero, Canting Keel and the prize of Overall Caribbean 600 course, 13 minutes less than they took to complete the winner of the RORC Caribbean 600 under IRC. 2007 Rolex Fastnet, a race of roughly the same length, but of totally “We wanted to set a course which showcased the Caribbean, different conditions. giving the competitors some stunning scenery but also we wanted “A fantastic yacht race,” commented ICAP Leopard’s boat Captain it to be a challenge. The feedback we are getting says that we have Chris Sherlock. “High speed sailing in warm conditions.” achieved both of those things,” commented Stan Pearson, one of the John Burnie’s ORMA 60 Trimaran, Region Guadeloupe, set the time committee who devised the course. to beat for the multihulls, winning the multihull class in an elapsed The success of any yachting event should be measured by the time of 40 Hours 11 minutes 5 seconds. Burnie, one of the founders satisfaction of the competitors and Swan 45 President, Vittorio of the race, said, “We knew it would be a challenge and we certainly Codecasa knows all about high profile regattas. He was competing got one. Hurtling around the Caribbean at night in over 20 knots with on Danilo Salsi’s Swan 90 DSK Pioneer, winner of IRC Class Super Zero nothing to hang onto is not for the faint-hearted.” and first Swan at the RORC Caribbean 600. On handicap, Irish eyes were smiling. Adrian Lee’s Irish Cookson 50, “There is only one word to describe this regatta—fantastico! The

PHOTOS BY TIM WRIGHT, PHOTOACTION.COM COURTESY OF RORC CARIBBEAN 600 PHOTOS BY TIM WRIGHT, Lee Overlay Partners, set a cracking pace around the track, beating course; weather; route through the Caribbean islands; including the Continued on page 63 The RORC Fleet starts from English Harbour, Antigua

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Continued from page 61 LOST HORIZON DOMINATES BUDGET MARINE VALENTINE’S REGATTA

L to R: Yanira Lopez & winner of the Cruiser Racer class, Jerry Bardoe he Budget Marine Valentine’s Regatta T from February 13 to 15, 2009 organized by the Jolly Harbor Yacht Club, con-

sisted of two days of sailing in PHOTO COURTESY OF BUDGET MARINE the Five Islands Harbor adjacent to Jolly Harbor with a ﬁfteen-

Region Guadeloupe, boat ﬂeet. It was a truly outstanding event where passionate sail- Line Honours ors enjoyed bracing conditions on the water and great parties ashore. Winds were always stiff and above twelve knots but never active volcano on Montserrat; reefs like Redonda; the sunshine; ideal got exceptionally strong. temperature; constant 20 knot breeze; organisation and logistics. It’s The racing class was dominated by Jamie Dobb’s Lost Horizon bound to become one of the most aspirational regattas among the (J122) sailed by a top-notch crew that made few mistakes. An classics such as the Rolex Fastnet, Rolex Sydney-Hobart and Rolex indomitable Bernie Evans Wong followed him around the Middle Sea Race,” said Codecasa. course at a fairly consistent distance to take second. The crew of David Aisher’s Rogers 46, Yeoman XXXII was the winner of IRC Likkle Hugo went home when they decided they could not win Class Zero. The crew included RORC Commodore, Andrew McIrvine: the event like they had last year. The third place went to Paul Hoj “Nearly half of the RORC membership are overseas and we wanted Jensen and Sven Harder in the Dragon Compass Point. to bring this race to them. The RORC has a well-known domestic race The most competitive class was the Racer Cruiser class where programme but IRC is now raced all over the world. We wanted a Jerry Bardoe (Contention 33, Encore) managed to squeeze RORC race in the Caribbean and now we have got one. I must say ahead of Tanner Jones’s (J30) Blue Peter by one point. A tough that it was not a Caribbean cruise. After we ﬁnished, I had a feeling battle between Biwi Magic and Augustine ended with equal of accomplishment, similar to competing a Fastnet. I was just as tired, point with the tie of 18 points each going in favor of Biwi Magic but no where near as cold!” (Geoffrey Pidduck). In IRC 1, Bernie Evan-Wong’s Mumm 36, Café Americano High The spirit of this regatta was best captured by the Cruising Tension was the class winner. The Antiguan boat showed experience Class, in which a mixed group of passionate sailors drive a and guile around the course and Evan-Wong showed immense variety of boats around the course with great spirit and old sails. courage—he injured his ribs but refused to throw in the towel, carrying Coming out on top was Colin Jones sailing a Columbia 34 with the injury for over two days. great skill. David Milner sailed his Van der Stadt 30 into second

PHOTO BY TIM WRIGHT, PHOTOACTION.COM COURTESY OF RORC CARIBBEAN 600 PHOTO BY TIM WRIGHT, In IRC two handed, Willy Bissante’s Class 40 Lou came out on top. place and Charles Kenlock took third place with the British Bissante is from Guadeloupe and plans to compete in the Route de Folkboat May. Winners of the Racer Cruiser and Cruising classes Rhum in his Class 40 next year. The benchmark for the Class 40 was both received $1,000 in Micron 66 sponsored by Interlux. set by Tony Lawson’s Concise, fully crewed by young offshore sailors Participants were pleased to welcome Jean Michel Marizou from Hamble UK. They were the first Class 40 to complete the course from Guadeloupe and a large crew who were pleased to escape in just under 75. the strike conditions on that island. The rest of the participants There were many close fought encounters right across the course, were Antigua residents in some form. The race officer Stephen none more so than that between Adam Cleary’s Gienah and Daniel Parry flew in from the UK to once again officiate this event. Segalowicz’s Schider, two identical Swan 62s. The two were never out Additional prizes were Osculati binoculars, Leatherman of sight of each other for over three days of racing. Back at home in Skeletools and Xantrex inverters, all available at Budget Marine. Guadeloupe, their friends in the local bar had hooked up the RORC The 16th edition of this event (the first was in 1993) continued Race tracker to a television screen and were following the battle by the a tradition of great regattas held in the flat waters and a great hour. After the race, the two teams enjoyed a cold beer together and spirit of sportsmanship. The event is sponsored by Budget Marine swapped tales of their race. whose oldest “branch” is in Jolly Harbour Antigua where they have Commodore of the Antigua Yacht Club Elizabeth Jordan commented served the growing yachting population since Jolly Harbour first after the race, “To bring an exciting new event to the Caribbean has opened up. Budget Marine is the Caribbean’s leading chandlery long been a dream of the members of Antigua Yacht Club and with and has been operating in the Caribbean since 1982, and has nine the efforts of the RORC the dream has become a reality. The RORC locations throughout the Caribbean. www.budgetmarine.com. Caribbean 600 can be added to the calendar of the most prestigious events in the Caribbean.” For complete results, www.caribbean600.rorc.org. Event report and photo submitted by Budget Marine

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 63 Island Events & Interests: Antigua

ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK REJUVENATED

BY JOHN DUFFY ICAP Leopard

ollowing on from the success of the inaugural Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Caribbean 600 race held in conjunction with F the Antigua Yacht Club, Antigua is gearing itself up for the club’s Classic Regatta, to be held between 16th and 21st April, and for a revamped 42nd annual Sailing Week which starts on 25th April. In the four decades of Sailing Week the nature of the racing has changed. Yachts have become larger and there has been a greater emphasis on racers (Division A) rather than cruisers (Division B). There is still good demand for cruisers and bareboats and their format has remained largely unchanged, but substantial re- planning of the racing courses for Division A has taken place. Unofﬁcially, Sailing Week commences on Friday 24th with the race from Guadeloupe to Antigua organised by the Antigua yacht Club in conjunction with the Sailing Week Committee. Although designed as a race for French yachts coming to Antigua for Sailing Week some yachts from Antigua have sailed in the past down to

Crepes Whaou at 2008 Antigua Sailing Week PHOTOS BY TIM WRIGHT, PHOTOACTION.COM PHOTOS BY TIM WRIGHT,

bareboats meet up at Fort James by taking the shorter, clockwise, route. In Division A, not all the yachts will pass around the island of Redonda in the Round Redonda race. The smaller and slower yachts will be given a mark laid in the direction of Redonda enabling all Division A classes to ﬁnish at approximately the same time. Guadeloupe to take part in the race, particularly those interested In Division B, both bareboats and performance cruisers meet up in setting a course record. again for an overnight at Jolly Harbour mid week before returning For 2009 all Division A starts and ﬁnishes will be off Falmouth to Falmouth to join the racing yachts from Division A. Harbour. No longer will the racing yachts be required to anchor Lay Day, the usual party day, has been removed from the calendar off the north west of the island or overnight in Jolly Harbour. The except for the bareboats. With the increasing value of yachts and Yachting World Round the Island Race, once a two part race, will now more serious racing and, therefore, more responsible crew, Lay Day be a complete circuit of Antigua. Added back into the calendar is a had declined in popularity over the years. Despite this, Antigua race around the island of Redonda sponsored by watchmaker Corum Sailing Week has always been a social regatta particularly for those which, together with Round the Island Race, will create a mini-series. in bareboats who often make a pilgrimage to Antigua for their Division A racing starts a day earlier than in previous years as does annual sailing holiday. The bareboats will keep Lay Day traditionally racing for the performance cruisers in Division B. Within Division held on the Wednesday. B, courses are now split between the bareboats and performance Also in keeping with tradition, the bareboats will retain their cruisers, the latter still getting a Round the Island race, anti-clockwise, championship Gold and Silver race held between the top but, as in the past, with an overnight break at Fort James. The performing bareboat yachts as the last race of the week.

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Continued from page 64 Introduced a couple of years ago, multi-hulls now form a part of Sailing Week in both Divisions. The racing multi-hulls will compete in all the Division A races whilst the cruising multi-hulls will join the performance cruisers in Division B. After a series of races for both Divisions off the south of the island, Sailing Week, having started a day earlier, comes to an end a day earlier than usual unless there have been any abandoned races in which case these may be rerun on the Friday. The new format to Antigua Sailing Week should introduce variety for all competitors and create The 2008 Fleet more interesting racing. www.sailingweek.com. PHOTO BY TIM WRIGHT, PHOTOACTION.COM PHOTO BY TIM WRIGHT,

SPONSORSHIP OF ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK EDITOR’S NOTE: On February 18, organizers of Sailing Week not compromised in any way by this turn of events … We will no posted this statement on their website: “Following the news doubt be ﬁnancially challenged if the balance of the sponsorship that our title sponsor has been charged in the USA by the SEC does not materialize but we can adjust our budgets accordingly. [Securities Exchange Commission], we would like to reassure all However on a positive side we do have a new Gold Sponsor in the the participants and those planning to attend this year’s Antigua form of Corum Watches who have become our ofﬁcial timekeeper Sailing Week that the regatta will be going ahead as planned. The and this will help offset any shortfall … We may be missing some of organizing committee will ensure that the racing on the water is the frills this year but we will still be providing the thrills!!”

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66 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Island Events & Interests: Grenada SAILORS PROVIDE HOT COMPETITION AT PORT LOUIS GRENADA SAILING FESTIVAL

The True Blue Bay Race followed on Sunday, the traditional half-day of racing, allowing skippers and crews to watch the finals in the Digicel Work Boat Regatta on Grand Anse Beach. First, second and third placings between James Dobbs, Richard Szyjan and Paul Solomon were exactly the same as day one in the Racing Class, while in Cruising, Grenada’s Peter ‘Champie’ Evans took first in his Nautor Swan Julia. Charlie Gloumeau and Russell Carrie could not be knocked from the number one J24 slot, and in the Charter Class, Jaap Eringa and Second Chance took first. There was a very popular new addition to the party schedule on Sunday evening, with a cocktail party for skippers and sponsors on the lightship Västra Banken, based on the dock at new Marina Le Phare Bleu, followed by the day’s prizes and a Pirates of Calivigny Party at the waterside restaurant.

he 2009 Grenada Sailing Festival was presented by Port Louis and Camper & Nicholsons, in association with the Grenada Board of T Tourism from Friday 30 January to Tuesday 3 February. The Festival, based for the first time this year in its new Home Port at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, saw four days of international yacht racing and the traditional two-day Digicel Work Boat Regatta off Grand Anse Beach. Grenadian skippers and crews provided strong competition to visiting international and regional yachtsmen in three out of four of the racing classes and figured in the prizes each day. Saturday’s Mount Gay Race Series began to show the pattern of the close competition to come, despite some light winds. In the Racing Class British skipper James Dobbs Monday morning saw another change in the Festival schedule for in his J122 Lost Horizon took the day. Well known Carriacou-based 2009, as for the first time, the Moet & Chandon Pursuit Race started Festival competitor Jerry Stewart in his Hughes 38 Bloody Mary led off the day. This was open to the full Festival fleet competing for the Cruising Class. Champagne prizes. Jerome McQuilkin and Wayward took home the The J24 Class was up to five entrants for 2009, with three boats from magnum in first place. Grenada, joined by Barbados and Trinidad. The first day of racing The Pursuit Race was followed by the ever-popular South Coast saw Charlie Gloumeau and Russell Carrie from Barbados in Jaboulani Triangle courses in the Heineken Race Series. It proved to be a day take first place. The Charter Class, sponsored by the Dutch company for Trinidad successes: Peter Peake led Racing Class in Storm; Jerome Boval, also had a strong international representation, with British and McQuilkin took the Cruising Class; and Stephen Bushe and Ambushe Californian skippers joining the four boat fleet entered by the Dutchmen. took the J24 Class. John Couper and My Mistress were again successful UK’s John Couper in the Bavaria 46 My Mistress came in first. in the Charter Class. After a hard first day of three races, skippers and crew headed for The prize presentation party was staged at the Aquarium the Victory Bar at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina for the prize waterside Restaurant, where guests were treated to a ‘Taste of presentation and the Mount Gay Red Cap Party. Spice’ evening.

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The final night Prize Presentation Party was at the ever-popular venue of the Dodgy Dock at True Blue Bay and was a night to remember with traditional drummers, pan bands, salsa dance and Parang style music, all topped off with farewell fireworks. Race day prizes were again provided by North South Wines, Moet & Chandon and Colombian Emeralds, with original signed prints from International photographer Onne van der Wal. All Class winners took home a magnum of Champagne and a Tissot watch. As winner of the Racing Class, James Dobbs also took home a Yamaha outboard engine presented by MacIntyre Brothers; Cruising Class winner Jerome McQuilkin received a haul-out courtesy of Spice Island Marine Services; John Couper took away a one week charter from Horizon Yacht Charters; and J24 Class winner Stephen Bushe was presented with US$400 vouchers from Turbulence Grenada. The title of Overall Festival Winner 2009 went to James The Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Race Series made the final Dobbs and he was presented with the Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis day of racing, and the two race series in excellent wind and water Plate, as well as two British Airways return tickets to London … a great conditions gave skippers and crews their last opportunity to change ending for Dobbs, who was a participant in the second ever Grenada their cumulative places for the overall Festival titles. James Dobbs Sailing Festival in1995. For full results: www.grenadasailingfestival.com. could not be beaten in the Racing Class, and Jerome McQuilkin took another first in Cruising. Robert Yearwood came through to take first in the J24 Class as did John Couper in Charter. Event report and photographs submitted by Grenada Sailing Festival

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BAD WEATHER CANNOT DAMPEN SPIRITS AT GRENADA SAILING FESTIVAL’S DIGICEL WORK BOAT REGATTA

Crowds watch the prize presentation

ven some of the worst set up by Horizon Yacht Charters and a bench weather seen in a Dry press competition. E Season for many years The atmosphere on Sunday afternoon began could not dampen the spirit of to build up as the GSF16 Match Racing got the 2009 Grenada Sailing Festi- underway with the Junior National Team Sailing val Digicel Work Boat Regatta, Race, sponsored by Coca Cola and Budget held on Saturday 31 January Marine. Community teams drew for which boat and Sunday 1 February. they would sail from the fleet of boats built and Local sailors from Gouyave, kept by the Grenada Sailing Festival. Crowds on Grand Mal, Petite Martinique, Nick George of Budget Marine the beach cheered on as the young crews took to Sauteurs and Woburn braved and Alyssa Bierzynski of Coca the water in Mr X, Tomorrow’s Worry, Gybe Talk, Cola present Junior National Team the weather and brought their Sailing First Prize to Woburn Homer and Pink Gin. The experience and tactics boats—part of the fleet sailed, of Michael McQueen and Vaughn Bruno, now some were towed, and others instructors for the GYC Youth Sailing Program, were trucked in—to Grand Anse Beach to ensure that the 2009 made the difference, and it was a very popular win for the Woburn event was better than ever. team. Gouyave came in second in front of the Petite Martinique crew. The weather on Friday night meant that the The excitement was kept to the max as Chairman Jimmy Bristol traditional Skippers Briefing and party on the sent the senior crews out straight away in the GSF16 fleet to contest beach had to be cancelled and a new party the Senior National Team Sailing Championship, sponsored by hastily organised at the Victory Bar at the United Insurance. This year it was Petite Martinique who took first new Festival HQ Port Louis Marina. Happily, in front of Gouyave and Sauteurs. the weather lightened and the Work Boat Then, what everyone had been waiting for—the Skipper of the crews were on the beach Saturday morning Year Final GSF16 Match Race with the winning skippers from each eager to get the racing started. class: Gouyave Class winners Carlyle Joseph and Ted Richards; This year five classes raced over the two Petite Martinique’s Emmanuel Bethel; Andy DeRoche winner of the day as Chairman Jimmy Bristol kept the Sauteurs Class and Michael Charles from Woburn. The boats were races moving fast through Saturday and picked, the stage was set for a great race and the crowds moved to Sunday morning. Crowds on the beach were the shoreline. Andy DeRoche picked his time and moved past at entertained with some hot, competitive racing the last mark to bring home GSF16 Gybe Talk to victory and win the to determine which skippers and boats were coveted title of Digicel Work Boat Regatta Skipper of the Year 2009. to race-off for the Championship title. Emotions ran high as the US $1000 cash prize and trophy were With DJs on the beach, there was a great placed in the hands of 2009 Champion Andy DeRoche, joined by selection displayed by local artists and his father, and founding member of the Grenada Sailing Festival craftsmen, plus balloon sculptures and face- Work Boat Regatta, Clayton DeRoche. painting for the children and what proved most poplar of all—tattoos and transfers for the adults! There was also a Bungee Run Report submitted by Grenada Sailing Festival

<< Patricia Maher, Country manager, Digicel, presents Skipper of the Year, Andy De Roche, with a cheque for US$1,000 APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 69 Island Events & Interests: Grenada

DINGHY CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES TO WATER A FIRST FOR GRENADA SAILING FESTIVAL

he combination of excellent wind conditions and good at- Optimist dinghy racers T tendance made the first Gre- nada Sailing Festival Dinghy Champi- onship a great success. Visitors and Grenadians at Grand Anse Beach on Saturday, January 24 were treated to an added bonus as they watched 17 keen young sailors enjoy an afternoon of competitive racing. There were some thrills and spills, but the supervision from the safety boat, provided to the Youth Sailing Program by the Four Seasons Hotel Group, and the Committee Boat, PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRENADA SAILING FESTIVAL Laser sailors sailors, showing the youngsters what they have to look forward to in sailing as they get older. Crew T-shirts and much sought after sailing gloves were generously contributed by Budget Marine, Grenada, and at the end of the event, after enjoying a well-deserved supper, each competitor was presented with a championship certificate from the Grenada Sailing Festival. The event was organised as a run-up to the annual Grenada Sailing Festival and all participating sailors were invited to the final afternoon prize presentation of the Digicel Work Boat Regatta on Sunday, February 1, when the winners of each class: Nicholas Cherman in the Mosquitos; Kenzo Szyjan in the Optimists and Kevin Banfield in the Lasers, were awarded trophies. By starting this new Dinghy Sailing Joshua James Championship, Festival organisers aim & Javaun to increase the calendar of sailing events Murray for young sailors. It is planned that all display their certificates events and Regattas in which they take from Budget Marine, Grenada, part will contribute to finding a Junior plus technical assistance on Dinghy Sailing Champion for 2009, to be shore from James Benoit of the announced at the end of the year. This will Grenada Yacht Club ensured that also be a useful aid to the sailing coaches the day ran smoothly and all the when picking teams to participate in young sailors attending had some regional regattas, and hopefully, in the great racing. future, International events. The youngsters are all The organisers would like to thank members of the Youth Sailing Program run by the Grenada Nicholas George and Budget Marine Grenada; Richard Szyjan Yacht Club, supported by the Grenada Sailing Association, and of Turbulence Grenada; Mark Stout and Jacqui Pascall from the with the long-term support of Budget Marine, Grenada, also Grenada Sailing Association for dedicating their time and support; a Festival sponsor. There were classes for both Optimist and and Digicel for providing the event’s base tent on the beach. Mosquito dinghies for the younger sailors, with the youngest competitor only nine years old. The faster Laser dinghies were also out on the water, being raced by older, more experienced Report and photos submitted by Grenada Sailing Festival

70 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 Island Events & Interests: Trinidad & Tobago TOBAGO CARNIVAL REGATTA FEBRUARY 10–14, 2009

ARTICLE AND PHOTO BY RUTH LUND Maxi’s Spirit of Juno and Spirit of Isis duel

new location, new format and new Carnival season time slot gave this Tobago Regatta fresh energy and a new vibe. The mix of yacht racing, bum boat racing, wind Asurfing, kite boarding, beach games and parties – all happening right on or just off the idyllic beach at Pigeon Point, added excitement for participants and spectators. It was four events rolled into one, presenting some tricky logistics, but those who took on this challenge are to be congratulated on this first attempt. The Committee Boat crew knew the regatta was under way when the 65’ Maxis thundered across the line very little space between them. Unfortunately Challenger 4 dropped out before the end of the regatta because of gear failure, but Spirit of Juno and Spirit of Isis (the ultimate winner) tacked and cover tacked their way around the courses in America’s Cup-style match racing. Smooth starts were a feature of the yacht racing, with only one boat over the line on one start and no protests. Happily, a number of issues were resolved by boats exonerating themselves with 720 turns. This final regatta in The Festival of Wind Southern Caribbean Circuit (Carriacou, Grenada, Tobago) certainly got its share of wind, not to mention unseasonable rain. On Day 1 the fleet sailed in a brisk 15 - 20 knots, by Day 2 seas had built up and winds were gusting 30 knots during squalls, making conditions cold, wet and grueling, especially for the smaller boats that did 3 races. Day 3 saw a slight easing of wind and by Day 4 it was sunny with more comfortable seas. On the Day 1, one of a string of spectacular broaches found The and Jaguar (Peter Morris) 3rd. Cruising Class was dominated by the Artful Dodger, a Melges 24 in a dodgy situation, down flat directly in evergreen Petit Careme (Rawle Barrow – rumour has it their average front of the Swan Tobasco and only some artful dodging by Tobasco’s crew age was in the 60s). 2nd was Carnival (Phillipe Agostini), back in helmsman prevented them becoming the Ex Artful Dodger. On Day 2, action again after a break, with Beex (Paul Hatch) 3rd. when boats began to skid along with their masts parallel to the water, Watching the Bum Boats was an experience all by itself. Historically, the Race Officer had a premonition of trouble, because he called the these very technical boats with their sweet lines were developed and Regatta RIB out as a safety precaution and only minutes later a halyard built in Tobago, St Lucia, Bequia and Grenada and it was thrilling to let go on the Melges 24 Mojo, and their mast came down. Fortunately watch their skilled crews sail. Standing starts off the lagoon beach there was no injury to the crew who recovered and repaired their mast were accompanied by much yelling from the support crews, families to fight another day, thanks to support from safety boats and other and friends. On their return, perceived infringements were dealt with Melges 24 competitors. On Day 4, when Mojo ripped their spinnaker by hurling “expletive deletives” back and forth, which ultimately before the start of Race 1 and was about to retire, Drunken Monkey seemed to resolve the problem. Makes one wonder why we bother came to their rescue with their spare spinnaker. Drunken Monkey (Paul with protest committees. Amon) convincingly won the regatta overall, with Synergy (Jeffrey The Tobago House of Assembly gave substantial support to this Chen) 2nd and Mojo (Rostant/De Vertieul/MacKenzie) a close 3rd. event and aim to encourage more participation particularly by local In the J24 class it was great to see the young crew on Ambushe youth in future Tobago Carnival Regattas. The sheer speed of the (Stephen Bushe) show a few of the old hands a clean wake, but not windsurfers and the awesome air show by the kite boarders, some of without close competition from Jabulani (Peter Hoad) 2nd. Die Hard whom came from Europe to participate, added an extra edge and (Robbie Yearwood) from Grenada was 3rd. These J24 sailors deserve a adrenalin to this regatta. No other event in the Caribbean combines medal just for sailing their small craft up to Tobago against wind and the four water sports that this one did, and if in future dinghy racing is current. In the Racer Cruiser class bMobile Enzyme (Paul Solomon) was included, it will be truly unique. king – always first out on the water, with immaculate spinnaker work For more details and photos see www.sailweek.com and and solid starts. Bruggadung (Ralph Johnson) from Barbados was 2nd www.photoaction.com.

APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 71 Island Events & Interests: Curacao RAISING ONE MILLION GUILDERS FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

ARTICLE & PHOTO BY ELS KROON

Watched by boats and kayaks, about 500 swimmers went out at sea at Curacao’s south coast for the Swim for the Roses on January 25th

ocal swimmers, walkers and bike-riders in Curacao have raised the huge amount of one million Dutch Antillean Guilders – about 600,000 USD – for the fight against cancer during five Leditions of the “Ride, Walk, and Swim for the Roses.” The Ride for the Roses is an international non-competitive event that was originally initiated by the Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and carried out in many places all over the world. The purpose is to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. In January 2005 the Ride for the Roses was introduced in Curacao. The event grew bigger every year and soon included a swim and a walk on the same day. The money collected is donated to the Princess Wilhelmina Fund and is used to promote the belief that cancer is curable. The Swim for the Roses is a long-distance open water swim from Jan Thiel to the Curacao Sea Aquarium, approximately 2.7 kilometers. The swim is also non-competitive, which means that swimmers of all ages can participate and have the chance to catch up with the rest of the group. Goggles, masks and fins are allowed. Kayaks and rescue- boats were on-scene to accompany the swimmers from the moment the start signal was given until the last swimmer arrived. A participant didn’t need to be a superstar to join. The swim was held along the shoreline in shallow waters to make it as safe as possible, easily enabling swimmers to reach the shore. In an effort to involve the youth in the swim as well young swimmers were allowed to join the group of open-water swimmers at the Lions Dive Resort, quite near the finish, where swimmers were handed ‘The Rose” for their effort and as a symbol for the fact that cancer is curable. During the events of the Ride, the Swim, and the Walk for the Roses, survival was the topic that was most focused on, and also the thought that surviving this terrible disease is possible! The way the community We save you $$$ by consolidating your orders. Weekly Ocean Freight @ Affordable Rates! has been sustaining these events en mass with 4,000 participants and www.marinewarehouse.net a multiple of supporters this year is an extremely positive sign.

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white wine. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add enough stock to cover THE DISH veal completely. Grate lemon rinds and set aside. Add squeezed lemon juice to sauce. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for GREAT FOOD MADE EASY! 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 5 minutes uncovered. Garnish on top of veal with grated lemon rind (zest). Serve with BY CAPTAIN JAN ROBINSON buttered noodles and a green vegetable OR

WHITE RICE WITH ALMONDS Today we all seem to have Preparation time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Serves: 4-6. very busy schedules, so I’ve put together some easy to 1-1/2 cups white rice prepare recipes that even fussy 3 cups water eaters will enjoy. A good meal at the 1 Tbsp. butter end of the day is not only nourishing to your body, but can be a fun Salt to taste time enjoyed with family or friends. Not only will you love the food, 1/4 cup slivered almonds but the savings too! Please send me your suggestions of what you would like me to write Place rice and water with butter and salt in large saucepan. Bring about and please send any special easy recipes that you may like to to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add share [email protected]. Happy cooking! almonds and cook five minutes more. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes before fluffing and serving.

Suggested Menus: Pumpkin Soup GREEN BEANS PROVENCALE Veal with Artichokes and Lemon Sauce Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Serves: 4-6. White Rice with Almonds Green Beans Provencale One (10 oz) pkgs French style 3 chopped tomatoes Strawberries in Swedish Cream green beans, frozen (or canned) 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tsp oregano 3 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper PUMPKIN SOUP Butter Parmesan cheese Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves: 4-6. Prepare beans according to instructions on package. In a large frying 1 medium onion, minced 2 cans pumpkin soup (16 oz) pan saute garlic and onion in butter. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt 1/2 cup chopped celery 1-1/2 cans evaporated milk and pepper. Add drained green beans and cook five minutes on low 4 oz butter 2 cups chicken broth heat. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve. 1/2 tsp. white pepper Ground nutmeg Ginger powder STRAWBERRIES IN SWEDISH CREAM In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Serves: 6. Add pepper, pumpkin, milk, and broth; mix well. Add nutmeg and ginger to taste. Simmer 30 minutes. 3 cups strawberries 1 cup brown sugar 1 cups sour cream VEAL WITH ARTICHOKES AND LEMON SAUCE Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves: 4. Slice strawberries and layer in wine glass with sour cream, brown sugar, and strawberries. Repeat 3 times. Can be prepared ahead of time or 8 veal scaloppini (1/4 inch thick) 1 (14 oz) can artichoke bottoms right before serving. Flour to coat 1/2 cup dry white wine Freshly ground pepper 1-1/4 cups chicken bouillon/stock 1/2 stick butter 2 lemons Capt. Jan Robinson is author of the Ship to Shore Cookbook Collection. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup heavy cream She holds certificates from the Culinary Institute of America, The Ritz Cooking School, and the Cordon Bleu. Available at your local marine Heat butter in large frying pan or electric skillet. Coat veal in flour or bookstore or website www.shiptoshoreINC.com or email CapJan@ and pepper. Saute until golden brown in butter, turning once. aol.com or call 1-800-338-6072. Mention All At Sea to receive your Add chopped onions, drained artichoke bottoms and pour in the special discount.

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2001 43’ Catana 2003 52’ Tropic Amarante 1998 41’ Lagoon 410 2005 69’ Concordia 70 2002 47’ Catana $459,000 €330.000 $267,000 $1,790,000 $489,000

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1999 48’ Grainger 1999 60’ Etincelle 2003 57’ Lagoon 1999 56’ Fountaine Pajot 2006 46’ Dolphin 2004 60’ Fountaine Pajot $449,000 $745,000 €825.000 €440.000 $599,000 $875,000

2000 63’ Hughes - Perry 2007 60’ FP Eleuthera 2004 46’ Broadblue 2007 50’ Catana 2007 46’ Dolphin 2001 38’ Fountaine Pajot $825,000 €875.000 $439,000 €890.000 $639,000 $225,000

2003 52’ Catana 522 1999 39’ Custom Greene 2004 46’ Dolphin 460 2004 47’ Lagoon 470 2007 44’ Antares 44i 2002 55’ Outremer $949,000 $195,000 $549,000 $499,000 $750,000 $575,000 www.multihullcompany.com FT. LAUDERDALE, FL · MYSTIC, CT · NOVA SCOTIA · PHILADELPHIA, PA · SEATTLE, WA · TRINIDAD Phone: 215.508.2704 Fax: 215.508.2706 E-Mail: [email protected] Your Caribbean Cruising Connecon! TEL: 1-284-494-3260 FAX: 1-284-494-3535 Ltd

82’ Dufour Nautitech 1995 48’ Durban Barens Sea Trader 47’ De Fever Tri Cabin 1983 46’ Fountaine Pajot Bahia 2003 46’ Beneteau 461 2001 Tremendous Opportunity 1989 Solid Cruiser 3 cabin/3 head, Quality Trawler Very Well Priced Never Chartered, Great Price Asking $995K Asking $99K Asking $199K Asking $330K Asking $169K

46’ Morgan 461 1979 46’ Hunter 466 2002 44’ CSY Walkover 1979 44’ Freedom 1982 43’ Young Sun 1979/84 Sturdy Cruiser Immaculate, Loaded Immaculate, Solid Beautiful Interior Strong World Cruiser Asking $88K Asking $195K Asking $99K Asking $104K 2 Available Starting @ $79K

43’ Hunter 430 1997 43’ Beneteau Cyclades 2005 43’ Sea Wolf 1980 42’ Halberg Rassy HR-42 1984 42’ Lagoon 420 Hybrid 2008 Well Equipped, In Antigua Highly Motivated Owner Performance Cruiser Major Refit, Cruise Ready Efficient Electric Engines Asking $105K Asking $139K Asking $108K Asking $189K Asking $495K Why are so many people buying yachts from BVI Yacht Sales? Largest Independent Yacht Brokerage in the Caribbean; more centrally listed yachts than any other non-affiliated brokerage in the region offering wide appeal and variety. Trusted, respected company; in business over 25 years, internet searches, sparkling 42’ Beneteau 423 04/07 testimonials, and word of mouth confirm how widely trusted we are. 42’ Fountaine Pajot Venezia Well-Priced Competitive pricing; high volumes of sales require correct pricing. Our brokers research 1998 Great price 2 Available Starting @ $159K 2 Available Starting @ $220K the condition and equipment for each yacht in detail, prior to listing, to ensure pricing is competitive and realistic. Friendly, professional service; over 35 years of combined experience as Yacht Brokers, plus years of additional experience in the marine industry puts you in excellent hands. What does this mean for you? When buying, being assured of a first 41’ Beneteau Oceanis 413 2001 rate service that focuses on finding the right boat for you. When selling, 41’ Sceptre 1985 Well-Priced Pilothouse World Cruiser Asking $103K enjoying an efficient, friendly service that gets your boat sold quickly! Asking $165K

41’ Benteau 411 2001 40’ Passport 1981 40’ Jeanneau Sun Ody. 2001 40’ Beneteau Oceanis 40 CC 39’ Beneteau 393 2007 2 cabin/2 head Owner’s Ver. Very Well-Priced Example Very Well Maintained 97/00 Center Cockpit Never Charted, Lightly Used Asking $125K Asking $69K 2 Available Starting @ $114K 2 Available Starting @ $125K Asking $159K

39’ Tollycraft Fastpassage 1983 38’ Hunter 386 1999 38’ Morgan 38CC 37’ Maxim Yacht 1999 36’ Moody 36CC 1996 Strong Cruiser Spacious Vessel 96/98 Center Cockpit Sturdy S. African Built Center Cockpit, Well-Priced Asking $115K Asking $89K 2 Available Starting @ $99K Asking $179K Asking $109K

36’ Hatteras Sportfish 1983 35’ O’Day 1987 32’ Catalina 320 1994 30’ Freedom/TPI 1989 30 Bayliner 305 2001 Well-Priced, Reputed Quality Great Caribbean Cruiser Great Pocket Cruiser Great Price Only 80 Hours, Like New Asking $60K Asking $32K Asking $59K Asking $30K Asking $99K www.bviyachtsales.com Brokerage

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82 ALLATSEA.NET APRIL 2009 1987 Tashiba 40 1974/2008 GULFSTAR 2008 125 ft Grand Banks Calypso Marine 36’ Pirogue. 1992 Trintella 49’ Clean and ready to go MOTORSAILER. schooner. Gorgeous Twin 200 Yamahas Gorgeous! $110K Reduced AWESOME LIVEABOARD 7 Million Euro $89K $450K Offers WITH OFFICE! $89K Offers

Hitchhiker 38 1979 Tayana 37. 2006 Hanse 461 2005 Fountaine Pajot 2002 Jeanneau Budget Cat Spotless and Immaculate Bahia 46. One owner since Merry Fisher $69K ready to go! Racing sails epoxy build new. Never chartered. $22K Offers US$375K Offers US$450K Offers

1982 Nautical 60 FP MAESTRO 2001 Camper Nicholson 66 FT ALUMINIUM 2003 Voyage 50 cat. Very clean OWNERS VERSION. 2005 45 Blue water cruiser. EXPEDITION CLASS Turnkey charter or $249K Dropped $100K! $440K OFFERS Loaded $199K LIVEABOARD TRAWLER. bluewater cruise READY TO GO $299K $475K REDUCED!!!

1987 Brewer Ketch 2002 Buddy Harris Dynamique 62. 2003 PURSUIT 28ft. Recent upgrades. Cuddy Express. One careful owner since new. 1050 hours on 2 x 225 $75K REDUCED!! 2008 Motor 2 Hours! Four stroke Yamahas. $30K Reduced! Quite Magnificent Very clean $79K offers. $795K Reduced!

1984 Macgreggor 65. 1992 62 ft Aluminium 1988 Tayana 37 1994 Beneteau Oceanis 400 TRITON / ENDURANCE 36 The stiffest and Sloop Project Boat Spotless and two cabin Solid Swedish Liveaboard. strongest mac around $250K Offers blue water ready $95K Offers! Loaded and ready to go many Upgrades $89K $69K $110K Price Slashed!!

KOHLER 42 1992 25 ft Boston Whaler 1992 Dudley Dix Caribbea 30 1973 Striker 54 ft 1999 Hunter Passage EPOXY CAT. Outrage. Recent motors. Blue water Pocket Rocket Price Slashed! 450. One owner boat $199k $36K loaded $35K $199K Offers Spotless $185K

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35’ 2002 Wildcat 350 US$129,000

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MONOHULLS 30’ 1972 Najade ...... US$12,000 51’ 1990 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey ...... reduced to EU119,000 34’ 1978 Steel Sloop ROB ...... reduced to US$35,000 51’ 1987 Beneteau Idylle 15.5, located in Martinque...... US$160,000 36’ 1977 Roberts Home Built (located in Barbados)...... US$40,000 53’ 1995 Super Maramu (REDUCED!!)...... US$329,000 39’ 1968 Cheoy Lee Off Shore 40 ...... reduced to US$70,000 53’ 1984 Amel Custom Mango ...... US$269,000 40’ 1981 Divorne Steel ...... US$50,000 55’ 1998 Zerft Motor Sailer (must sell!!!) ...... US$40,000 40’ 1986 TaShing Tashiba (excellent condition) .reduced to US$189,000 55’ 1994 Oyster 55 ...... £376,000 41’ 1982 Sigma Marine Project ...... US$40,000 56’ 1973 Visch Motor Yacht ...... US$175,000 42’ 1986 Endeavour...... US$98,000 43’ 1999 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon...... EU247,500 MULTI-HULLS 43’ 1985 Gitana ...... US$115,000 35’ 2002 Wildcat 350...... US129,000 45 1998 Peterson cutter...... US$220,000 37’ 2002 Fountaine Pajot, located in Guadeloupe ...... US$325,000 45’ 1992 Fortuna ...... US$150,000 41’ 1992 Prometa Cat Flotteur ...... US$259,000 46’ 2001 Tayana (Vancouver pilot house) ...... US$329,000 43’ 2001 Lagoon Catamaran...... US$334,000 50 1974 Motor Yacht (locally built) ...... US$80,000 54’ 1980 Norman Cross Trimaran ...... US$350,000 50’ 1991 Celestial Pilothouse ...... US$268,000 55’ 1995 Custom Built Trimaran, located in Grenada ...... US$350,000 51’ 1986 Beneteau ...... US$225,000 63’ 1998 Polynesion Double Canoe...... EU190,000

SELLING? Enquire about our Convenient Waterside Marina Location yard storage subsidy! Listings needed for qualified buyers Simpson Bay Yacht Club Marina, St. Maarten Skype: weather_eye Direct Phone: 599-580-5809 www.weathereyeyachts.com [email protected]

2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42‘ 1995 Beneteau 42s7 2000 Beneteau 461

Deck Salon. Sacrifice !! $224,900 USD Upgraded Ultrasuede Good sail inventory, very good electronics package, upgraded Clipper version, three cabin layout over $ 60,000 spent last interior; good ground tackle; electric windlass; Dodger and refrigeration and autopilot. “Natural Magic” is perfect racer/cruiser 12 months; new engine; good electronics; radar GPS Map, Bimini;Twin wheels Davits; bowthruster; Dinghy 8hp O/B SS for Caribbean Regatta Circuit!! Great upwind performance, three clean vessel never chartered, see all details at website Radar arch; electric Primary and halyard winches, Refridgeration, bladed automatic feathering Maxprop...(alone a $ 5,000 upgrade)... Reduced to $ 199,000 USD. Located St Maarten. 40 hours on engine still under warranty. Spinnaker handling electric primary winches. A performance cruiser that has a very package; Located St. Maarten. Offers considered !! Priced $ good turn of Speed Lying Simpson Bay Lagoon, St Maarten 50,000 under invoice cost. Must sell. asking $139,900USD/Best Offer.

1980 Marine Trader 34 1987 Dick Newick Designed Tri 2006 S&S 48 Yawl 2004 Beneteau 423 26‘ Wooden Gaff Rig

Great value!! Perfect for liveabord or Interior modified to sleep three Refit of a Classic. Famed as Offered in as new condition. Very Lovingly crafted by her owner, a for island hopping. Hull awlgripped comforably. The layout features the an Ocean Passagemaker derived well maintained owner moving up cabinetmaker / carpenter and sailed 2007; new cutless bearing and interior volume of a 30 foot monohull from America’s Cupper “Intrepid” in size. Caribbean located and across the Atlantic 2008. A solid salty shaft seal; 10’ dinghy; 5 HP o/ with two single in main salon and a “Silverthorn” has undergone a equipped. Price drastically reduced little lady available to the Collector/ b; new cushions throughout; Wind v-berth double, more space than usual magnificent restoration to modern ... vessel arriving March ‘09 . enthusiast. Low tech/high reliability! generator; solar panel; air for a stock Tri. Fast Island Hopper. standards. Solid Cherry joinery Scheduled flights from all major Int’l Located St Maarten Simpson Bay conditioner, rebuilt diesel 600 hours Clever cockpit awning, watermaker, below. All new equipment from carriers to ST Maarten available. lagoon available at the sacrifice 120 H/P Lehmann. Vessel will need wind generator, Radar, GPS, upgraded the hull up. Visit our website for Asking $199,900 USD. price of $24,900 USD some interior cosmetics, Located St electrical system. New Honda full details of this extraordinary Maarten. Best offer nearest asking Outboard 10 hours only !! Asking a $300,000 Refit Reduced to price of $59,900. very reasonable $59,900 USD $159,900 USD

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FOR SALE : 24 FT SPORT FISH BOAT Dual stations , head , tunnel drive, on trailer. 57 Carver Voyager Pilot House, 2003 48 Cheoy Lee, 1981 46 C&C Logical Power Cat, 1985 Storm damaged but did not sink. Wife very Twin Volvo’s, fully equipped, low hours 3 stateroom, 2 head, refit 2008 Twin Volvos, genset, gourmet galley Perfect family cruiser, $599,000 Beautifully finished, must see, $149,000 Ideal for charter or private, $180,000 ill--cannot refurbish (not kidding) any offer accepted. most damage done by looters. 340-719-6398 , [email protected]

24’ LYMAN ‘BISCAYNE’ DAY-BOAT, straight-shaft IB, bronze strut & keel.F’glass lapstrake V-hull for soft dry ride. Cuddy, teak windshield & taff- rails, swim platform, bimini 44 CSY Walkover, 1978 40 Tiara Mid Cabin, 1994 37 Gulfstar, 1977 & full cover. Asking $9500, trailer available. Recent engine rebuild & bottom paint Twin Cummins, low hours, Major refit 2002, great condition, Value priced fixer upper, $50,000 Excellent price, offers $149,000 Turn key cruiser, offers $65,000 St. Thomas. Info-pics (340) 776-3331 tomt@ SAIL surfvi.com. 51 1995 Hylas, Quality center cockpit performance cruiser...... $295,000 35 1994 Beneteau Oceanis – Perkins diesel, perfect weekender, offers ..$45,000 48 1974 Maple Leaf – Classic CC cruiser, new paint in 2006 .....$117,500 34 1988 Tartan – Classic design, scheel keel, low usage...... $47,000 NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL BOAT 48 1970 Hughes – Includes turnkey successful day charter biz .$299,900 33 1973 Morgan Out Island – Spacious cruiser, bring offer ...... $29,000 FOR SALE: 30 FT. ISLAND HOPPER 46 1981 Morgan – CC ketch, bargain price, needs refitting ...... $35,000 31 1995 Corsair – Performance trimaran with trailer ...... $86,000 45 1978 Windboats – Ferro cement CC ketch, unique design, beautiful $125,000 30 1963 Allied Seawind – Classic cruising ketch, ready to sail...... $24,900 (12 ft. beam). 420HP Cat 3126 (year 2005- 45 1980 Hardin – Heavy cruising cutter ketch, 4 cabin, 2 head...$115,000 27 1988 J-Boat – Race ready, many sails, trailer, winner 07 &08.$29,000 low hours). Deck, deck substructure, engine, 45 1974 Fuji – CC Ketch, cruise equipped, recent upgrades...... $119,500 27 1970 Albin – Vega Sloop, outboard engine, dinghy included...$12,000 and steering system were all replaced in 41 1982 Morgan OI – CC cruising ketch, ready to sail away ...... $79,000 POWER 2005!. Only $55,000 USD (289) 286-1165 or 41 1974 Formosa Yankee Clipper – Beautifully refit, loaded w/ gear .. $85,000 46 1985 Bertram SF – GM’s, upgraded interior, ready to deal ....$150,000 [email protected]. 41 1984 J Boat – Vintage racer originally owned by designer ...... $44,900 42 1999 Cruisers 4270 Express, twin cats, loaded, great condition.$199,000 40 1979 Pearson – Centerboard performance cruiser, great buy .$39,000 42 1978 Grand Banks – Twin Lehmans, genset, MUST SELL.....$99,000 39 1974 South Seas – Steel CC cutter ketch, ready to cruise...... $65,000 38 1967 Camcraft – Aluminum crew boat, full cabin, GM, genset $50,000 1990 SEA RAY 310EC 31’ CABIN 38 1986 Ericson – Very well kept performance cruiser...... $79,000 37 2002 Intrepid – (3)New Suzuki OB’s , new genset, complete cabin .$245,000 CRUISER for sale located at the Rodney 38 1978 Van de Stadt – Steel passage maker, ketch rig, Yanmar..$69,000 37 2005 Fountaine Pajot – Private power cat, excellent condition ...$399,000 Bay Marina in St. Lucia. Contact email: aede- 38 1978 Morgan – Ted Brewer designed sloop, bring offers ...... $42,000 31 2005 Maxum – Comfortable sport cruiser, twin Mercruisers.....$92,900 [email protected] or tel# (758)285-2859. 36 1980 Mariner – Stout cruising ketch, priced for immediate sell.$49,000 30 1951 Egg Harbor – Complete rebuild 1987, Perkins, beautiful $39,000 36 1976 Islander – Roomy racer/cruiser, priced for quick sell...... $39,000 28 1973 Bertram – Awlgrip paint job 2008, twin Ford engines...... $35,000 36 1983 Hinterhoeller – Frers racing design, offers encouraged...$38,000 26 2004 Glacier Bay – Cabin, hardtop, twin Yamahas w/300 hrs. $79,000 Visit us online at www.maritimeyachtsales.com continued on pg 90

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Compass Point Marina 6300 Est. Frydenhoj, Suite 28, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00802 Phone: (340) 779-1660 Fax: (340) 775-4803 [email protected]

26’ 1987 Whale Boat 29’ 1977 Phoenix SF 49’ 1979 Transpacific $39,000 $29,000 $180,000

36’ 1989 Outer Reef Trawler 48’ 2004 Dyna Craft MY 40’ 1997 Carver MY $65,000 $450,000 $120,000

SAIL 33’ ’73 Pearson 10M sloop, refit, ...... $25K 50’ ‘78 Nautor Motorsailer, exlnt cond. $370K 36’ ’80 Litton Trawler ...... $40K 34’ ‘95 Ganley Shadow Steel, world cruiser, $23K POWER 36’ ‘89 Grand Banks Trwl twin Cummins ..... $89K 35’ ’77 Pearson classic, Yanmar ...... $44K 14’ ’06 Aquascan Jetboat, 160HP Yamaha.. $34.9K 39’ ‘98 Mainship Trawler, twin diesels .. $129.9K 40’ ’84 Endeavour, ready to cruise .$79.9K 26’ ‘87 Whale Boat, Diesel, CG cert...... $39K 40’ ’97 Carver MY, Cockpit, twin diesels$120K 41’ ‘85 C & C, excellent racer/cruiser...... $119K 27’ ‘05 Bayliner 265...... $56K 42’ ’81 Post SF, twin DD’s, 2 strms...... $129K 43’ ’95 Hunter 430 stepped transom...... $119K 27’ ’88 Luhrs Alura, cabin, IB gas cabin.. $20K 42’ ’84 Present Sundeck 135 HP Lehmans .. 135K 44’ ’77 CSY Sloop , new rigging...... $115K 29’ ’94 PhoenixSportFisher,T225HPVolvos $64.5K 42’ ’83 Present Sundeck, Washer/Dryer, AP ... $99.5K 45’ ‘83 Beneteau 456 Fast Sailing Sloop $99K 32’ ’96 Carver 325, twin Crusaders ...... $75K 42’ ‘92 Grand Banks Trwl, 3 strms...... $160K 46’ ‘75 Durbeck, Bluewater cruiser...... $105K 34’ ’89 Sea Ray Express, diesels...... $55K 48’ ‘02 Dyna Craft MY, 3 strms 450HP Cats..$490K 49’ ’79 Transpacific Ketch, loaded ...... $180K 35’ ’00 Tiara , twin Cummins, ...... $160K 50’ ‘88 Grand Banks, 4 strms, Caterpillars .$199.5K Call, fax or visit our website for a complete list of boats for sale www.stthomasyachts.com

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67’ Lagoon, 1999. 76’ S. African, fly-bridge catamaran. 82’ Lagoon 1991 Refit 2006. 8 guests + crew. Generator, Huge owner’s suite on deck featuring a bath Up to 12 guests, 4 crew. Airconditioning,new sails in ‘06. tub looking forward. Absolutely perfect for Every conceivable option and Near perfect condition. extended cruising or charter. Hull #1 & 2 all in top shape...includes one of Charter business included with are successfully chartering in the Caribbean. the most successful crewed 20+ weeks pre-booked for ‘08. Hull #3 is ready for owner’s custom out fitting charter businesses. REDUCED TO $1.49m and delivery to the Caribbean. 3.75m Euros REDUCED TO $2.2m

For complete specifications and photos of all our listings, 52’ Custom Sparkman-Stevens, 68’ Irwin 1988. Owner’s version, 2-genera- Concordia built ‘89. Furling sails, gen and visit our website at: tors, electric furling, custom transom, one of A/C. 3 cabins and 2 heads...If you have the last Irwin 68’s built equipped with all the considered a Hylas 54 check this one! www.southerntrades.com toys - extremely nice. Active crewed charter. Asking $499,000 REDUCED TO $449,000

46’ Leopard by Robertson and Caine 2007. 47’ Mayotte 1996. 37’ Island Spirit 2001. Owner’s version, completely equipped for Last yacht built by Scholtz Marine before Voyage. 4 double cabins+ 2 heads, galley up. world cruising. Never chartered. 3 doubles + crew all with private heads. Galley up. Refrigeration, furling genoa, New Listing $679,000 Shows extremely well and includes very active new interior paint. Can continue in charter business. REDUCED TO: $399,000 charter or go cruising. $165,000

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2003 Island Packet 380

Lovely boat in excellent conditon, has Chartplotter, Invertor, comes w/ 10’ hrdbttom Caribe, price recently reduced to $249,950.00

See photos & the full listing information for these boats on our website at www.iyc.vi

1998 Krogen 49 Express Yacht “BLUE MAGIC”

One-owner yacht in excellent condition, fully equipped for extended cruising and living aboard. Fiberglass hull. Very quiet due to the underwater silent exhaust system, excellent engine room insulation and Aquadrive system reducing vibration of the engines. 2-350 HP Cat Diesels. 600 Gallon Fuel capacity. 2 staterooms/2 hds. Fully Air-conditioned. Raytheon electronics, 12KW Northern Light generator, Universal Aqua 35 gal/hr watermaker, Bennett trim taps, 13’ Novurania dinghy in new condition with collapsible operating consol, 40 hp Yamaha motor and depth, speed and fish finder, low profile electric dinghy crane, big battery bank with Link 2000 monitoring system, cable master and Vacuflash electric head system. Pilot house has satellite Globalstar telephone. New antifouling bottom paint applied in Nov. ‘08. Currently located in St. Thomas, USVI.PRICE REDUCED $575,000 USD. For more details go to : www.veloxius.com/bluemagic Contact: Eva or Tony (787) 848-6423 / (787) 413-9663 / (787) 306-0902 [email protected]

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EN FUEGO 1992 41’ x 14’ Fire Boat - Pilot Boat - Patrol Boat. Twin Cat 3208 T diesels. Completely redone and brought up to 2009 standards. Lying South Florida. Pictures and information available on request.. $ 155,000 U.S.Dollars

WORKING ALUMINUM WORKING FIBERGLASS 24’ 1984 Duracraft..Cabin..Suzuki OB...... $15,000 34’ 1995 CRUSADER..CUMMINS DSL ...... $49,000 33’ 2004 Rookie Express..Catamaran ...... $69,000 45’ 1988 Corinthian..needs repair ...... $79,000 36’ Catamaran/ Yanmars...... $115,000 45’ 1989 Corinthian Catamaran / Isuzu diesels . $150,000 40’ 1989 Breaux Pilot Boat G.M. 8v92...... $200,000 64’ 2000 SeaTaxi 150 passengers ...... $350,000 46’ 1997 Midship Dive-Passenger Cat ...... $575,000 65’ 1988 Corinthian twin deck..149 pass ...... $349,000 47’ 1997 Midship Fish U.S.C.G. Cert 40 pass.... $475,000 65’ 1985 A1 Marine..Glassbotttom 150 Pass...... $450,000 60’ 1985 Altantic & Gulf Crew-Passenger ...... $450,000 We have 20 + 30’ - 65’ Fishing & Work Boats listed!

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continued from pg 86 SMALL CLASSIC YACHT. 1972 1993 TRIPP 26 - READY TO RACE! 1991 HUNTER LEGEND 43, Excellent CONTESSA 26’ sleeps 4, full keel, good $26K, Puerto Rico: New Doyle Racing Sails: Condition, Windlass, 5k Generator, GPS, 2 DECK CAT 31’ 2007 POWERCAT cen- sails and rigging, head, 15hp outboard. Mainsail, #2, #3, .5 & .65 Spinnakers; Trailer A/C, EPIRB 2006, Spinnaker, VHF, Zodiac ter console sport fisher/ day cruiser,2X150HP Small Ships Registry. Excellent weekend- & Custom Dry Stack Bed; 2006 9.9HP Tender with Engine, Autopilot, Depth Finder, 2007 Yamaha,VHF,stereo ipod jack, Mercury Outboard, More details and pic- Knotmeter, 50hpYanmar, Electric Winch, Raymarine E80GPS/Navionics,20gal fresh er could be outfitted for offshore. Some tures email: [email protected] Galvanized Steel Cradle, Many Extras, water tank, transom shower, wash down cosmetics useful. Hauled out Soper’s $129,000, Located Salinas, Puerto Rico, upgrade, two live wells,table, extended bimi- Hole, Tortola. Asking 6K. 284-494-4734 SAILBOAT FOR SALE - 28 FOOT Contact Ronnie 939-639-7820 OR rramos1@ ni, two swim ladders/bow/transom, enclosed or [email protected]. PEARSON TRITON, dependable 10 hp centennialpr.net head/6’ head room/sink/shower,custom diesel, 35 watt solar panel, well equipped cover,trailer,St.Thomas, US $85,000 954- BENETEAU FIRST CLASS 8. 26’ for live aboard or cruising, Located St John 48’ PRIVILEGE CATAMARAN 26’ 881-4131 [email protected] Well respected design. Drop keel. Built USVI, $8500, 340 626 7843 beam, Located in Curacao, Seeking part- 1985. New suite of North sails, New stand- nership for 1/2 ownership, 1/2 a year each! NOVURANIA RIB 530DL / Yamaha ing rigging Optimized ,serious fun sailing CANADIAN REGISTERED, SOUTH 125,000 USD, AFFORDABLE CRUISING 115 hp 4 stroke. Trailer, Cover, Bimini, yacht, Super daysailer , club racer or do AFRICAN BUILT LELLO 34. Strong AT ITS BEST FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, fresh water shower, VHF, Stereo, Excellent the Caribbean regattas. Blank interior. GRP construction. Classic lines, full keel. Canadian owned vessel apply to: mich_ross- Condition $25Kono, BVI Watersports Centre $US 13000 Lying Antigua . Tel +1 (268) Volvo 2030, new main, SSB, liferaft, dingy, [email protected] 284 494 0669 [email protected] 786 5445 pilot, wind vane, arch and panels, much more, extensive inventory. Ready for extend- FOR SALE!!!!! 48,6´KETCH, built ed cruising. 38000USD, St Lucia. miroba@ Ft.lauderdale by William Beatty, All Masson rocketmail.com design handleight fiberglass, all woodwork- Burma Teak, asking price EU 50000’-, sound BOAT FOR SALE. 1990 THOMAS-35 but needs work, reason-getting old. Presently BUILT BY TARTAN. Asking $59,000. All Dominican Republic - vriseis at hotmail.com, SEALINE S-41 offers welcome. 48” dia wheel. Auto helm, tel. 8094538038 GPS. 24hp Yanmar diesel. 8ft hard bottom dingy with 8hp Tohatsu outboard. Many FERO BLUE WATER CRUISER; EXPRESS CRUISER 2001 extras. Contact Jeff Fangmann at Jfangmann@ 15.5MTR Cutter Ketch; Full Inventory; Hovensa.com or (340)-773-0106 Ready & Equipped To Go Anywhere; Live Aboard (4 persons) ; Very Reluctant Sale; Full 36’ BRUCE ROBERTS CUTTER- History. Delivery worldwide. Lying Algarve, RIGGED CRUISING SAILBOAT, 1987. Portugal. GBP£47,000 ONO; Tel: Steve 0770 Great roomy custom liveaboard. Wood/ 9616 354 / [email protected] epoxy composite. Yanmar 24hp diesel. Recent Batteries, new AirX wind generator, 51FT. SLOOP: IDYLLE 15.5, Frers solar panel, and refrigeration. 9ft AB inflat- design, Beneteau built 1986. Highly cus- able w/15hp Yamaha. $18,500. Located tomized for comfortable live-aboard, per- Virgin Islands. 608-334-8553. formance cruising. Autopilot, watermaker, genset, Perkins 4-236, dual-coil fridge/freez- 38FT JEANNEAU GIN FIZ SLOOP er, walk-around queen berth, full awning, 1984, Sailed over from Greece.Cruising dodger/Bimini. Excellent sail-away condition. Chute. Chartplotter. Yanmar 3GM engine. 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APRIL 2009 ALLATSEA.NET 95 Chartering TALES FROM THE CHARTER COCKPIT YIKES! WHAT TO DO WITH SECOND-TIME CHARTER GUESTS?

aving charter guests return for the second time may put Our second-time charter- you into a dilemma. Where do you take them so that ers, Fletcher and Betty the second charter is not only different from the first but Brothers, were a delightful H even better? couple and brought along If their first charter was in the American and British Virgin Islands, then their friends. Naturally they the next excellent and closest islands to the east for a good charter wanted to do something are St. Martin, Anguilla and St. Bartholomey. The advantage there is different so we told them that each island is quite different from the other. St. Martin-St. Maarten, it might be fun to climb Ile being half French, half Dutch, has a large airport and is busy; Anguilla is Fourche and take pictures British and a sleepy, laidback place, and St. Barths, as it is usually called, of the goats. Fletcher, who had been a butcher, volunteered to dress a is a more sophisticated but tiny French island. goat to barbeque for dinner. Between St. Martin and St. Barths are a scattering of very small islands, First, you have to catch the goat. The goats are skittish and can but only one boasts a decent anchorage: Ile Fourche. The name means easily out-climb humans. They do not trust us for a variety of reasons. “fork” in French due to its four peaks (although some people count Although Ile Fourche is not too steep, the biggest problem is the more). It is hilly, with many rough, loose boulders, and very dry so that cacti. The Turk’s Cap cacti are prolific and have fierce spines which the only green vegetation is mostly the cacti. It is rough going to hike point every which way. They are nearly round, sit right on the ground on it but the views are great. The French think that Ile Fourche belongs and tend to tilt towards the equator. to them, but they’re wrong. The wild goats own it. There are also the small, sneaky fingers of Bull Suckers which nestle on the ground and can do painful damage to unprotected feet. But who brings boots on a Caribbean charter? We had to make do with boat shoes or tennis shoes. SKY LIGHTS BY JEANNIE KUICH Mike had a rifle with ammo but, other than foot gear, the most important piece of equipment was a pair of pliers. After just a few April Spotlights The Moon Sails Near steps, we had to pull out the thorns. This made for slow going—but UÊ À>ÌÊ6iÕÃÊV>`ÃÊ Fri. 3rd: Pollux in that was necessary anyway, because we had to try to sneak up on the predawn race course Gemini in evening the goats. Ha! Fat chance! With all the heavy huffin’ and puffin’, the and is joined by the crescent Sun. 5th: Regulus in hunters were about as quiet as a train! Moon on the 22nd. The same Leo in evening Finally their chance came. After a couple of hours or more trying morning keep a good eye out Mon. 6th: Saturn in late evening to coral a small group of those wily creatures, a baby goat got too far for the Lyrid meteors which are Thu. 9th: Spica in Virgo away from its momma. Oh! It was such a cute little guy! Light grey and in late evening favorable this year. white splotches everywhere, a perky little nose and ears, dainty little UÊ"ÊÌ iÊÓÈÌ ÊÜ>ÌV ÊÌ iÊ Mon. 13th: Antares in feet, tail held high. Mike raised his rifle and aimed. He put his finger on crescent Moon pass through the Scorpius in late evening the trigger and held his breath. Pleiades star sisters. Sun. 19th: Jupiter before dawn Wed. 22nd: Venus with Just at that moment the little critter raised his head, looked Mike in April Planet Particulars Mars below them before dawn the eye and bleated plaintively. Oh no! The “great white hunter” just UÊ->ÌÕÀÊÃ>ÃÊ>iÊÊÌ iÊiÛi}Ê Sun. 26th: the Pleiades couldn’t shoot it. Mike shook his head and lowered the gun. The baby race course until late month when sisters with Mercury below in leaped for momma and the hunters carefully came home after many Mercury appears in the last week, Thu. 30th: Pollux in Gemini stops with the pliers. passing near the Pleiades. in evening So ended the great goat gallop. The hunters relaxed, tended their UÊ6iÕÃÊ>`ÊÌ iÊ Ê>ÀiÊ wounds and had steak for dinner instead. spectacular on the 22nd in the Moon Phases evening with Mars below them. Thu. 2nd: First quarter Thu. 9th: Full Jeannie Kuich, once a long-time charter chef in the Virgin Islands, has April Brightest Fri. 17th: Last Quarter been writing monthly columns for the Daily News since 1985 and periodic Navigation Stars Sat. 25th: New Dusk: Sirius, Canopus, columns for Caribbean Boating, Nautical Scene, St. Thomas This Week Arcturus Capella and Cruising World magazines. Jeannie is the author of “Soap Operas of the Sky”, the only stargazing sky guide for the Caribbean.

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