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Living The Grady Life by Pam and dave hainsworth

Grady Families and Friends trailer Cross-Country for alaska adventurePam and Dave Hainsworth left Colonial beach, Virginia, on June 3, 2010, trailering their Islander 270, Light Tackle, 3,702 miles to launch at Prince rupert, british Columbia, and begin their second alaska passage. meeting them along the way were Islander 270 owners Nancy and bill Shaddix, Sailfish 282 owners Darcy and Steve Shaddix, and two families–margie and Stanley Shaddix, and Kathy and roger Shulzinsky–in other North Carolina-built boats. The crews spent six weeks on the water, air and land of the 49th U.S. state, and the Hainsworths returned home late July. add an alaska voyage to your Grady list!

You’d be surprised how much of this country and its wildlife you see just by driving through, from Virginia all the way to the Badlands of South Dakota and the hills of Wyoming and Montana, and then into the Canadian Rockies including Banff and Jasper national parks. It is worth the drive

just to go through the Canadian parks! Driving through British Columbia is equally beautiful. We arrived in Prince Rupert, BC, on June 10, taking a day-and-a-half to gas and clean up the boats, do laundry, and stock provisions. We splashed June 12, spending the night in local waters to

and Rudyerd Bay, three boats put out crab traps. We had 33 Dungeness crabs the next morning. What a haul! After the crab picking we still had plenty left for quesadillas. The fjord cliffs are so steep in Punchbowl that you can lose your GPS signal periodically. From Ketchikan we made way to Wrangell and then on to Petersburg, an authentic Scandinavian fishing town. No large cruise ships here. continued on page 2...

daWES GlaCIEr, Endicott Arm off Stephens Passage

make a calm early morning crossing of Dixon Entrance, the most treacherous opening into the Pacific U.S. If it is rough, you likely won’t cross. Circumnavigating Revillagigedo Island via the Behm Canal to get to Ketchikan, almost immediately we start seeing humpback whales. Roger caught a nice halibut, and the fish fry with grits and coleslaw was on! Later while moored in Punchbowl Cove off Behm

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After a few days we moved north to Tracy Arm, seeing many waterfalls on the way to South Sawyer Glacier. We worked our way through ice fields to get to the glacier face, where we stopped engines and just floated with the flow, watching for calving bergs as we lunched. (We used fishing nets to scoop up ice for the coolers. There is nothing like Happy Hour with glacial ice!) We moved at idle speed in these fields, where the ice bumping the boats makes a lot of noise but does no harm. You do need to keep a sharp eye out when at speed. We left the boats at Auke Bay, near Juneau, to fly to Anchorage then to King Salmon, en route to Brooks Lodge in Katmai National Park for three days of world-class bear watch-ing. The flight over the park in the tiny six-seat aircraft was just the beginning of the most amazing expe-rience. Being so close to all the large grizzlies feeding on salmon in the falls was incredible. We also witnessed a pair mating at Brooks Falls.

We flew back to Anchorage on July 3 but missed a flight around Mt. McKinley because it was clouded out. A reason to go back! So we flew back to Auke Bay for the return trip, and went west out Icy Straight to Idaho Inlet and then east to the Indian town of Hoonah, then south down Chatham Straight. From the village of Angoon we went through Peril Straight to Sitka on the Pacific Coast. We had the best king crab meals at the Channel Club restaurant there. Fireworks began at 11:30 P.M.—they’d been rained out on the 4th—so we fully celebrated Independence Day.

Back on Chatham Straight we headed to Baranof at Warm Springs Bay, where there are bathhouses with large hot spring-fed tubs and a view of a water-fall. The best drink and cigar Dave ever had! From there we stopped at Red Bluff Bay before heading to Kake, then back to Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan. We did do a touristy thing by going on the Aleutian Ballad, a king crab fish-ing boat that was seen on season two of TV’s “Deadliest Catch.” It was very worthwhile. Then, back across Dixon Entrance to Prince Rupert to haul out and return home.

We fished almost every day we were on the water. There were always two to three meals on hand, so we released many catches. The crab traps worked well. We ate like kings aboard! We’d raft up to hang out and cook group dinners. We planned and provisioned accordingly while in towns, and did laundry in ports. Of the total time on water, we were “on the hook” about two-thirds of the time and at dock one-third. We anchored in the most beautiful places, to the sound of eagles, ravens, seals and sea lions. One night a seal climbed up on our transom. It took a few days for his odor to disappear!

FISh and GrItS! Pam and Dave Hainsworth with bill Shaddix in Punchbowl Cove

StanlEy and marGIE ShaddIx, roGEr and Kathy ShUlzInSKy, davE and Pam haInSWorth, max morton, darCy ShaddIx, Samantha morton, StEvEn ShaddIx, aShlEIGh ShaddIx, adam ShaddIx & nanCy and BIll ShaddIx

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We saw humpbacks on most days, and even saw them bubble feeding. We also saw orcas, black bears, brown bears, wolves and more. There are cruise ships, ferries and commercial fishing boats mak-ing way, but the sheer size of the water-ways makes it so wide open that you are alone most of the time. The water depth averages 1,000-2,000 feet, and the moun-tains range from 4,000-7,000 feet. Good ground tackle is a must: the tidal range is about 15-18 feet and the GPS considers 100 feet of water to be shallow. (We run in 5 feet at home!) In preparing for the trip, our dealer Southeastern Marine in Richmond was instrumental in preparing our boat and helping supply our spare parts kit. We

had no problems and all boats per-formed well. We felt confident to cruise remote places in a Grady with Yamaha engines. We have custom canvas made for such cruising. We also added refrig-eration that worked flawlessly. We have a large dry cooler for provisions. We ate two to three hot meals every day and took a hot shower, too. Temperatures ranged from 60-74 degrees Fahrenheit daytime, and the 50s at night. We trav-eled 2,000 nautical miles. Alaska is so beautiful! We feel privi-leged to have seen it up close. Being on your own boat on your own agenda is special. We are so happy to have done such a trip with the Shaddix family and friends!

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dealer news & EventsGrady-White dealers sponsor hundreds of events every year—seminars, tournaments, trips, cookouts, sightseeing voyages and much more. See www.gradywhite.com for upcoming events in your area.

Baert marine, Middleton, MA, hosted their 4th Annual Bluefin Tuna Seminar the weekend of March 19, targeting novice and experienced boaters and fishermen who were looking to expand their knowledge of catching bluefin around Cape Ann. The morning start-ed with a video presentation followed by hands-on workshops. Captains Nat Moody and Derek Spingler of First Light Anglers covered successful tech-niques and tackle for catching these great gamefish including knots and riggings, gaffing and wiring tactics, belts and harnesses for stand-up tac-

tics, and kite and live bait pointers. Over 200 were in attendance.

Cannons marina, Longboat Key, FL, was again awarded Clean Boatyard and Clean Arena by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This is the fifth year in a row to earn this double designation. “This is our commitment to protecting fragile ecosystems while ensuring the enjoyment of boating and our waters,” said David Miller, owner of Cannons. “We call it green boating.”

adrIatIC marInE GroUP, Chioggia, Italy, sponsors two fishing teams, “Sea baby” and “Sky.”

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“yoU CoUld not BE oUt In Chatham StraItS or StEPhEnS PaSSaGE without seeing a lot of whales,” writes Pam Hainsworth.

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the Grady life: owners’ Clubs Here are highlights from recent Grady owners’ Clubs events and outings. If you have Grady club information to share or are interested in information about Grady clubs in

your area, email anchorline@gradywhite.com. Go to www.gradywhite.com for links to club websites.

the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club began the year 2011 with their Ninth Annual Holiday Party at Podickory Point in January. Forty-two people gathered for feasting and fun. February kicked off the 2011 season with a dinner meeting at Calypso Beach restaurant for the election of officers and board members. It was back to Podickory Point in March for one of the semi-annual potluck dinners. Featured moderator was “CD” Dollar, outdoor writer and guide, on the topic of light tackle and kayak fishing in the Bay. The club is sponsored by Tri-State Marine, Deale, MD.

the lake Erie Grady-White Club saw 30 members attend their first-ever win-ter seminar. Ohio Sea Grant’s Dave Kelch, a club member, discussed inva-sive species including Asian carp, and the health and evolution of the perch, walleye and smallmouth bass fisheries in Lake Erie. Pro tournament fisherman Ryan Buddie offered a comprehensive review of walleye techniques. Stay tuned

in the works, as well as a fishing semi-nar and navigation-electronics and sea-manship classes hosted by club spon-sor, MarineMax of Seabrook, TX. A day trip/optional overnight to Double Bayou is being planned for April. Contact club president, Anthony Bolton, through MarineMax of Seabrook for additional information about this Grady group.

the naples Grady Club had a fantastic trip to Cabbage Key and Cape Harbour, FL, in February. Nine boats ranging from 22 to 33 feet with 40 guests–including some new faces on their first club trip–experienced a pristine cruise from Naples up the south-west Florida coast to Sanibel Island and into the Intracoastal Waterway. They stopped for lunch to enjoy the “Dollar Bar” at Cabbage Key and left a few autographed bills on the wall. Then they headed to Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral to visit the Nauti Mermaid waterfront bar and grille before heading home for a smooth ride under sunny skies. This group is spon-sored by Naples Boat Mart.

the northwest Grady-White Club welcomed in new officers for 2011: Rob Powers, commodore; Bob Jensen, vice commodore; and Larry Post, rear commo-dore; Paul McTaggart, treasurer; Pete Neumann, secretary; and Dr. Tom Maring, fleet surgeon. Thanks go to Bob Bond as 2010 commodore. The club takes note of First Blood, or first catches of the calendar year by members. For 2011, Jeff Melvin

for information about the club’s June 4 walleye tournament! This group is sponsored by Beaver Park Marina of Lorain, OH.

the lone Star Grady-White Club mem-bership drive is coming along nicely–23 new members so far in March. A get-acquainted club social at Clear Lake is

thE northWESt Grady-WhItE ClUB welcomed rob Powers, second from left, as their 2011 commodore. He’s seen here with his sons blake and ryan Powers, and Wyman Lee, at the club’s Third annual Grady-White Westport Tuna Trip.

mEmBErS oF thE tarPon CoaSt Grady-WhItE Boat ClUB spent their annual overnight New year’s celebration for 2011 on Three Sisters Island near boca Grande, florida. Weather was perfect and the club enjoyed fireworks, a cookout and a roaring campfire.

took a nice winter black mouth salmon on January 29 off Cypress Island in the San Juans of Puget Sound, Washington. Check the club’s website for the year’s upcoming events. They are sponsored by Jacobsen’s Marine of Seattle, WA.

the tarpon Coast Grady-White Boat Club, sponsored by Ingman Marine of Port Charlotte, FL, is now in its sixth year, and at their March anniversary din-ner welcomed in a new commodore, Donna Stritch. (Thanks to Dan and Cher Clark, who’d served as commodore and secretary.) Recent past events include a New Year’s overnight on Three Sisters Island, a day trip by ferry to the Palm Harbor Arts Festival, brunch at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, and docktails and din-ner with Fort Myers’ Fish Tale Grady-White Club at Laishley Marina. The club’s Spring Trip out of Punta Gorda will

include marina stops in Sanibel and a meet-up in Homosassa with the Tampa Bay Grady-White Club.

the tidewater Grady-White Club made a visit to the National Weather Service forecast office in Wakefield, VA, in November. Members got a first hand look at the behind-the-scenes technolo-gy related to routine weather predic-tions and warnings that keep boaters and landlubbers alike informed and safe. This “Weathering the Storm” learning experience was topped off by a stop at the Virginia Diner on the way home. The prior month fifteen Tidewater members took a six-night cruise to the Bahamas on the Carnival Glory out of Norfolk, VA. They report this was a “glorious trip!” The Tidewater group is sponsored by Norfolk Marine.

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thE naPlES Grady ClUB cruised up the Southwest florida coast into the ICW and lunched at Cabbage Key. Here in the fleet foreground are Jimmy and Cynthia Stout aboard their Canyon 336.

tIdEWatEr Grady-WhItE ClUB folks enjoyed a six-night cruise to the bahamas out of Norfolk, Va, on the Carnival Glory. They had so much fun they plan to do another liner cruise again next year.

thE GUlFStrEam Grady GroUP received a portable sound system and a nice check for their club treasury from sponsor mariner marine, riviera beach, fL. (l-r) GGG’s Caroline fallon, Ken Wright, Karen reynolds, John Deal and Lee Potter; mariner’s bill mars and Dick mcKee.

thE laKE ErIE Grady-WhItE ClUB saw 30 members attend their first-ever winter seminar.

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What’s happening? Have an interesting story or photo? Email us at anchorline@gradywhite.com or write to Anchorline, P.o. box 1527, Greenville, NC 27835.

andrEa SvanCarova caught her first bluefish in may 2010 off bayonne, NJ, fishing with roger muller on his 232. The fish weighed about 7 lb., 2 oz. Way to go, andrea! roger will soon be on a new 300.

John StavraKaS got into the stripers last fall at block Island, rI. He fishes a 2001 Sailfish 282.

rICK moFFEtt shares a photo of Terry Dawes with a Keuka Lake, Ny, smallmouth bass caught aboard Adventure 208, Reel Joy. rick says he always enjoys reading Grady’s enewsletter, Docklines. “It gets us northerners through the winter months.”

JaCK BrInK and daUGhtEr, aShlEy, got into the amberjack the week before Thanksgiving 2010 at South Pass block 90 platforms in the Gulf of mexico on the family’s Sailfish 282, Christina L. “Come fish Louisiana!”

davId and mIChEllE haStI go boat camping in their Adventure 208, Coconut, in the coastal areas around Corpus Christi, TX. one of their nifty customizing ideas is a cockpit shade that’s easy to make and store. They use a twin-size sheet that zips to their bimini top. The aft sheet section has a sleeve through which flexible tent poles are threaded, and the tent poles sit in the gunwale rod holders. Grommets in the aft corners hold lines secured to the boat’s heavy-duty stern eyes. The Hastis say the shade has worked in winds up to 20 mph. “The draft of our 208 allows us to explore the shallow waters of the Texas coast. We’ve explored off the Intracoastal Waterway from Port Isabel to Port o’Connor, a mostly undeveloped area with many places to boat camp. Heading south, we enjoy the big Cove area in the Laguna madre off the Padre Island National Seashore. North, we like the area near Cedar bayou in aransas bay at San Jose Island.”

FUtUrE Grady-WhItE oWnErS! George Pacharis, fish Tale Grady Club member, shares this picture of grandchildren barrett and abigail baker from St. augustine, fL, relaxing after a day of fishing.

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Who’s your Grady Buddy?If you want to share a photo of your furry Grady friends email us at anchorline@gradywhite.com or write to Anchorline, P.o. box 1527, Greenville, NC 27835.

“Sea” BISCUIt and friends, ashley Pacheco and Ellie Sullivan, enjoy a spin around marion Harbor, ma, aboard Davis Sullivan’s Explorer 24.

Cairn terrier lIBErty BEllE (born on 9-11) spots the fish aboard Joe and Pam bates’ Seafarer 226. “When we have a fish on, she let’s everyone know we’ve scored!”

FranKIE, rIlEy and mErC enjoy a summer day with John frame on his Sailfish 27 at remsenburg marina, Ny. mike Kazala says airedale pup PhoEBE is a Grady dog all the way! She eagerly took to the water from the first time she was aboard the family’s Adventure 208 on rehoboth bay, DE.

KatIE, a shepherd-chow, loves to sit at the bow of the Paul Smith family’s Tournament 205 any day and in any condition. They do their boating on the rappahannock river and the Chesapeake bay.

Pat and becky Neuhaus from mt. Pleasant, SC, share their Seafarer with CaSEy (foreground) and trIPP. The Neuhauses had another black and white springer spaniel, Grady, whose portrait by artist Jim Killen appeared in the Anchorline in September 2004. “Grady’s spirit is all over this boat that he loved so much.”

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roxannE has been for a swim off rob and Nicola DiPano’s Sailfish 282, Sarasota, fL.

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Did this past winter seem like the longest, snowiest one? The warmest we were all season was being lit up from the smiles of Grady-White enthusiasts at the winter shows! There’s a big reason for those smiles, too: our feature-rich 2011 boats! Our line-up of ten center consoles includes the

Fisherman 209 with the all-day comfort of an enclosed head area and a clever removable cooler that doubles as seating, and the Fisherman 230 that’s a 23-foot trailerable dream boat with a huge 58-square foot cockpit. Our Freedom series of family-friendly dual consoles, like our Freedom 255, brings the ultimate variety in coastal and big water boating. And for the Express 330 and Express 360 cabin models, there are brand new hardtop enclosure options that along with available temperature control systems extend the boating season with great weather protection. Whatever your preferred boat style, there’s a Grady-White for you. See your local dealer for a look at the latest Gradys. It’s getting warmer. See you on the water, real soon!

Happy Boating!

EddIE SmIth and KrIS Carroll

Kris Carroll, president Eddie Smith, Jr., chairman, ceo

dear Grady-White owner: Fisherman 209

FreeDom 255

express 330

Fisherman 230