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As the snow melts and temperatures
warm, the boating season begins.
The boat feature in this issue presents
the Platinum SE 186, the Brioe 15 and
Brioe 17 pontoons and the Yukone DL BT
fi shing boat from Princecraft. The mission
of the company is to create unparalleled
experiences on the water for fi shing and
boating enthusiasts.
Our editorials will inform you about
recent changes that affect boating,
including new ethanol waivers from the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
This will probably create confusion at gas
stations everywhere, causing boaters
who operate small vessels and trailerable
vehicles to buy the wrong, high-ethanol
fuel that can harm their engines.
Another editorial presents a petition
from the Great Lakes Environmental
Law Center and the Natural Resources
Defense Council to the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), requesting that
the FDA limit the amount of residue from
pharmaceutical drugs and biologics
allowed in the Great Lakes. Studies
show that pharmaceuticals have, and
are, seeping into the Great Lakes,
endangering individuals who use these
bodies of water for drinking and for
recreational activities, including boating.
The Port of Call focuses on Louisiana’s
Cajun Country. Although the BP oil spill
is widely believed to have devastated the
southwest coastal parishes of Louisiana,
this is not the case. Great Lakes boaters
who are looking for outdoor adventures
during the off-season will enjoy the many
activities and pleasures of this area.
“Do boat shows really help sell boats?”
is a question raised by a marketing guru
in the article on the future of boat shows.
According to the author, boat shows
are here to stay and are more than
midwinter entertainment.
A feature on boat lending covers the
situation of marine loans this year.
It is a good time to buy and lenders
are interested in lending, but boaters
will probably have to provide more
information than they would have had to
during better economic times.
Another feature discusses the results
of a boating study in 2006, the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service’s National
Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife
Associated Recreation. Results include
the percentage of boaters who fi shed from
boats (57%) in 2006, and that the largest
proportion of anglers fi shed from boats in
the Great Lakes (74%), out of a variety of
waters, including other bodies of salt and
fresh water.
Spotlights in this issue include a piece
on boat lending and how boaters
will probably have to provide more
information to lenders than they would
have had to during better economic times.
Another article describes the procedure
to follow when making a Mayday call and
what to do should you hear one.
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26Built of 5052-H36 aluminum alloy, the Platinum SE 186 features a double reverse chine hull design and twin plating at the chine as well as from the bow to mid-ship.
The bow raised casting platform has an anchor storage compartment, ice chest, aerated livewell, cargo net and removable bow casting deck insert with fl oor base, while the aft raised casting platform has two fold-down seats, an aerated livewell, a pedestal seat mount fl oor base, cargo net and battery and gear storage compartments.
The boat comes with a Lowrance X-52 fi sh/depth fi nder with water temperature, an in-fl oor lockable rod organizer, two lockable side panel storage compartments, thermoformed side panel with integrated speakers and storage, and a 12V or 24V bow trolling motor panel with plug, receptacle, voltmeter, tilt switch and wiring harness. Instrumentation includes a Mercury SmartCraft tachometer, speedometer and trim gauges. Additional features include an automatic electric bilge pump, interior lights, cup holders, a stern boarding ladder and pressure-treated wood fl oor covered with marine-grade carpet.
The walk-through windshield leads to a twin console with a hydraulic steering system. Four speakers and an AM/FM/CD stereo with iPod controls that is SAT radio and iPod compatible and a driver’s radio remote control provide entertainment.
Like all Princecraft boats, the new Platinum SE 186 is covered by a transferable lifetime limited warranty on many items. The boat’s design and construction are certifi ed by the Canadian Coast Guard and the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Princecraft Boats Inc.725, St-HenriPrinceville, Québec G6L 5C2Canada(819) 364-5581
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18’6” 95”46”
**8 [7]
CENTER LINE:
BEAM:
MAX. DEPTH:
MAX. PERSON CAPACITY:
PrincecraftPlatinum SE 186
** Max. person cap.: NMMA [Transport Canada]
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A petition was recently submitt ed to the federal Food &
Drug Administration by the Great Lakes Environmental
Law Center (GLELC) and the Natural Resources Defense
Council (NRDC), requesting the revocation of the regulation
addressing pharmaceutical residues in the environment,
especially in our waterways. Th e petition is requesting the
immediate revocation of the FDA’s broad rule providing
a categorical exclusion for human drugs and a wide range
of biologics, including vaccines, tissues, blood and blood
components, allergenics, somatic cells, gene therapy, and
recombinant therapeutic proteins created by biological
processes, that are allowed to seek into the Great Lakes. Th e
challenged provision provides categorical exclusions to the
assessments for new drug applicants.
Th e established safe thresholds for categorical exclusions
are not supported by available scientifi c data. A goal of the
Great Lakes Boating Federation is to call on the FDA to set
a protective level of drug residue scientifi cally determined
to prevent harm to all citizens of the Great Lakes and, in
particular, the 4.3 million boaters who boat and swim within
these waterways.
Although wastewater treatment plants are currently equipped
to remove chemicals, foreign materials and microorganisms
from the water prior to moving them into natural waters, such
as streams, lakes and oceans, active drug compounds from
humans are not eliminated from the water in the treatment
process. Treatment systems permit up to 93% of highly
concentrated, active drug compounds to leave the treatment
plant. Th ese high concentrations of active drug compounds
are harmful to the aquatic ecosystems they are discharged
into and for their negative consequences to humans.
Th ese compounds, such as Bezafi brate, Ciprofl oxacin and
Lincomycin—antimicrobials found in small amounts in
ground water, and also surface water—can have profound
negative eff ects on endocrine functions, especially during
certain stages of the human life cycle, including childhood.
Th e harm caused by the discharge of highly concentrated,
active drug compounds into our waterways is not precisely
known, due to the unknown eff ects of pharmaceutical drugs
on organisms and fi sh not intended to consume the drugs.
Although extensive scientifi c research is needed to bett er
understand the impacts of these chemicals, researchers
have already observed endocrine disruptions in fi sh in close
proximity to wastewater treatment plants. In light of such
harm to fi sh and boaters utilizing these waterways, the FDA is
called upon to act. Boaters and fi shermen interact more with
these aff ected waters than average citizens do, and thus have
more exposure to these compounds than other residents, who
normally use the water for daily needs.
Under present rules, the FDA provides categorical exclusions
for pharmaceuticals expelled from wastewater plants in
concentrations below one part per billion (ppb). However,
this threshold permits active compounds to spread through
our waterways at unsafe, even harmful, concentrations.
Developments in scientifi c fi ndings strongly support
amending this limit.
Th e Great Lakes Boating Federation, voice to the 4.3 million
boaters who use these waterways for swimming, water sports
and recreation, is calling on the FDA to review the categorical
exclusions for pharmaceuticals at concentrations below 1
ppb, in light of the presently available scientifi c impacts
on the environment and the health of those who use these
waterways.
Th e Great Lakes have taken much abuse. It is time for us
to conserve and protect these waters, for our children and
grandchildren. We have an opportunity to stand up for the
lakes and to help them heal.
Th e emphasis of this publication’s mott o has been to impress
upon the boating community the importance of remaining
in good stead by enjoying the waters that they sail without
taking away or adding anything to them, but leaving them as
they are: “Don’t take, don’t deposit.”
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Human Drugs and Biologics Seep into Great Lakes Waterways
Just as the public may be forced to buy health insurance, boaters
may be forced to purchase fuel containing 15% ethanol and 85%
gasoline (E15), found harmful to marine and car engines that
are older than 2001. Fuel generated from corn that contains a
level of ethanol higher than E10 is considered unsafe for marine
engines. As the demand for renewable energy leads to a push for
more corn in fuels that would replace the present, low-ethanol
fuels, many boat engines would be handicapped and unable to
use these fuels. Will the government turn its back on boating by
limiting the availability of low-ethanol fuels in gas stations?
Boating in America fl ourished during the last century,
leading 18 million citizens to purchase boats. Many people
from all economic strata now own boats, unique, aff ordable
instruments for fun and the enjoyment of freedom. With
the exception of Pres. George H. W. Bush, who imposed an
unheard-of excise tax on large boats in 1989, no sector of any
government, federal or local, has ever picked on boating by
imposing any harsh regulations, property taxes or roadblocks
that would yank the joy out of it.
But with the present administration, things have begun to
change. Th e ethanol lobby is gett ing preferential treatment
from a government that used to be friendly and accommodating
to boating. In response to the federal government’s recent
actions concerning the increased amounts of ethanol that
will be in gasoline available for purchase, a federal lawsuit was
fi led challenging the administration’s position to not allow the
availability of low-percentage ethanol fuels.
Th e National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA),
representing recreational boating, brought this lawsuit to the
U.S. Court of Appeals. It is pursuing this challenge as part of
a newly-formed coalition called the Engine Products Group,
which includes the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association
of Global Automobile Manufacturers, to protest and overrule
a lack of access to fuels with low ethanol content. From
misfi ring to running at high temperatures, boat engines
appear to suff er from severe damage from E15. A negative
ruling on this appeal could seal the fate of millions of existing
boat engines that would become destined for ruin.
Th e list of how high-grade ethanol (E15 and above) can harm
marine engines is well-known. For marine and other small,
gasoline-powered engines that are designed, calibrated, and
certifi ed to run on no more than E10, higher concentrations
of ethanol in fuel pose serious problems, including (1)
performance issues, such as drivability; (2) increased water
absorption and phase separation of gasoline and water in the
gas tank; (3) fuel tank corrosion, leading to oil/fuel leaks; (4)
increased emissions; (5) damage to valves, push rods, rubber
fuel lines and gaskets. All of these concerns raise signifi cant
issues, particularly for boaters who operate in harsh marine
environments, oft en miles from shore.
On Jan. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
announced a waiver that allows E10 to E15 to be used in model
year 2001 and newer light-duty motor vehicles, according to its
web site, www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/additive/e15/#wn.
A properly-worded EPA warning label is being readied to
be affi xed on fuel-dispensing nozzles, that will warn that
marine and off -road engines, including marine engines and
car models older than 2001, should not use this fuel. Where
one would fi nd gas stations that off er lower ethanol fuels,
including E10, remains unknown. Small fi shing or trailerable
boats would be at the highest risk, as boaters with these craft
are more likely to refuel with E15 at local fi lling stations
and may not realize that this could harm their engines. In
contrast, individuals who refuel larger boats at marina fuel
docks will presumably fi nd marine-grade fuel there.
Ethanol producers will have an increased demand for corn, and
the resulting benefi ts to corn growers at the expense of boaters
ignore the crippling damage that E15 could infl ict on boating.
While the recreational boating industry contributes $30
billion annually to the American economy, ethanol is believed
to be only half that. Th e government is missing the boat.
greatlakesboating.com | 09
Higher Ethanol LeavesBoaters With No Choice
10 GLB | Jul/Aug 10
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The Great Lakes is a special place for many sailors, both cruisers and racers. Many Great Lakes sailors want a fair and reasonable handicap that is determined by rigorous scientifi c research and testing, and so they support the Sailing Yacht Research Foundation (SYRF).
SYRF’s mission is to support science-based Velocity Prediction Program handicapping not only for the Great Lakes, but around the USA. The organization is designated a 501c3 which allows donors to receive a tax-deductible contribution. Gifts provide support in perpetuity for much needed handicapping research and improvement.
Donations given today will have double the impact. SYRF has received a challenge grant that will match all donations, dollar for dollar! That means that gifts will have double the impact. Donate today and help SYRF to fulfi ll its mission long into the future. Please send check to:
Sailing Yacht Research Foundation
Attn: Dennis Ohl
Wells Fargo Bank
P.O. Box 171
Sheboygan, WI 53082-0171
There is still much work to be done in order to keep a level playing fi eld in the face of constant yacht optimization. Won’t you and other Great Lakes sailors help us continue our technological research to promote a fair handicap? Donate today and join other dedicated yachtsmen who consider their gift an investment in the future of sailing.
Trustees: Steve Munger, Stan Honey, Jim Teeters (President),
Peter Reichelsdorfer, Gary Weisman
THANKS FROM USCG AUXILIARY
We receive a far better response from your publication than any responses from our local mid-Michigan news media outlets. Thanks to Great Lakes Boating for supporting the USCG Auxiliary and our many, important missions.
Douglas Colwell
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
9th Coast Guard District
Okemos, Mich.
(517) 574-4154
P.S.: We are a volunteer organization, a component of the U.S. Coast Guard and candidly we need volunteers to assist us as we support the Coast Guard’s missions throughout the 560 states and international waters. Please contact me to learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
10 GLB | Jul/Aug 10
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SLIP RENTAL AMENITIES
12 GLB | March/April 11
Since 1954, Princecraft has been building upon a foundation of the highest-quality aluminum boats. The company’s mission is to create unparalleled experiences on the water for fi shing and boating enthusiasts with “professionally rigged and ready” packages
of aluminum fi shing boats, pontoon boats and deck boats. The aluminum fi shing and pontoon boats featured here are a sample of Princecraft’s lineup for 2011.
Like all Princecraft boats, the models profi led here are covered by a transferable lifetime limited warranty on many items. The boats’ design and construction are certifi ed by the Canadian Coast Guard and the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
www.princecraft.com
greatlakesboating.com | 13
Platinum SE 186
The meticulously designed Platinum SE 186 delivers maximum performance,
comfort and amenities.
Built of 5052-H36 aluminum alloy, the Platinum SE 186 features a double
reverse chine hull design and has twin plating at the chine as well as from bow
to mid-ship. The dark beige metallic hull has black accents.
The bow raised casting platform has an anchor storage compartment, ice
chest, electric-fi ll aerated livewell, cargo net and removable bow casting deck
insert with fl oor base, while the aft raised casting platform has two fold-down
jump seats, an electric-fi ll aerated livewell, a pedestal seat mount fl oor base,
cargo net and battery and gear storage compartments.
The model comes equipped with a Lowrance X-52 fi sh/depth fi nder with water
temperature, gimbal brackets and swivel adaptor, an in-fl oor large, lockable
rod organizer, two lockable side panel storage compartments, thermoformed
side panel with integrated speakers and storage, and a 12V or 24V deluxe
bow trolling motor panel with plug, receptacle, voltmeter, tilt switch and
wiring harness.
The Mercury SmartCraft’s instrumentation includes a tachometer, speedometer
and trim gauges, and additional features include an automatic electric bilge
pump, three interior lights, four cup holders, a stern boarding ladder and
pressure-treated wood fl oor covered with marine grade carpet.
The walk-through tinted curved tempered glass windshield with door leads
to a twin console with a hydraulic steering system that comes with a tilt sport
steering wheel. Additional gear can be stored under the driver's console with
extensible cargo net. The entertainment system consists of four speakers, an
AM/FM/CD stereo with iPod controls that is SAT radio and iPod compatible and
an easy-access driver’s radio remote control.
Center LineBeam
Max. Depth Max. Person Capacity
18’6”
95”
46”
**8 [7]
** Max. person cap.: NMMA [Transport Canada]
14 GLB | March/April 11
YUKONe DL BT
Center LineBeam
Max. Depth Max. Person Capacity
14’3”
68”
28”
4
The new, 14-foot, 3-inch Yukone DL BT features a bow bench
seat, a split center seat and parallel seats at the stern, all
covered with durable, marine-grade carpet for extra comfort
and easy access. Its removable, pressure-treated wood
fl ooring is covered with marine-grade vinyl, and the interior
is fully painted.
This boat is made from Princecraft’s 5052-H36 marine-
grade aluminum alloy, which affords better performance
on the water and a greater durability with minimal required
maintenance. Twin-plating at the chine from mid-ship to stern
provides strength and durability, including resistance to
damage during shore landings.
The Yukone DL BT is also powered by a Torqeedo Cruise 2.0
electric outboard motor that is equipped with an optimized
drive train and propeller. The motor produces 110 pounds of
static thrust that is similar to the thrust of a 5 hp combustion
engine and the propulsive force of a 6 hp motor. An integrated
voltage indicator monitors the battery charge status.
The motor is built to use 24 V that come from two 12 V
batteries set up in a series, and comes equipped with a cable
that makes it easy to wire the batteries in series. The use of a
stepless drive with forward and reverse gears and a tiller-
style telescoping handle provide smooth acceleration and
good control.
An optional solar panel can be installed on board. On a sunny
day, this solar panel will deliver enough power to maintain the
batteries at the same level of charge at trolling speed. The
only energy used will be at high speeds.
greatlakesboating.com | 15
New for 2011, the Brioe 15 and the Brioe 17 were designed to
be powered by electric motors. They are more compact and
lighter than conventional pontoons and incorporate a storage
space specially designed for batteries.
The structure and the two full-length 23-inch diameter
pontoons are made of a marine-grade aluminum alloy that is
light and durable. The fl oor area consists of marine pressure-
treated wood covered with marine-grade carpet or vinyl.
Amenities include plush, heavy weight upholstery, a folding/
swiveling helm chair and storage under each lounge chair.
The helm features a console with acrylic top and incorporates
an AM/FM/CD radio with iPod controls that is SAT and iPod
compatible. There’s also a tinted windscreen with quick-
release and a full-width rear swim platform. Both models
feature a convertible buggy bimini top.
The Brios are powered either by a Torqeedo Cruise 2.0R or
4.0R electric motor. The Cruise 2.0R delivers 110 pounds
of static thrust, similar to the thrust of a 5 hp combustion
engine and the propulsive force of a 6 hp motor. It was
designed to work at a rated voltage of 24 V that comes from
two 12 V batteries wired in series. An included cable set
makes it easy to wire the batteries in series. The 4.0R model
offers a static thrust of 214 pounds that corresponds to an
8 hp combustion engine and the thrust power of a 9.9 hp
outboard motor. It uses 48 volts that are obtained by wiring
four 12 V batteries in series. Each motor was designed to be
connected to a standard remote steering system. In addition,
the use of a stepless drive with forward and reverse gears
provides smooth acceleration and good control. The remote
throttle information displays remaining battery power and
distance data.
BRIOe 17
and
BRIOe 15
LOADeck length
Approx. weight Max. Person Capacity
15’1”
14’1”
1,094 lbs.
**6 [4]
LOADeck length
Approx. weight Max. Person Capacity
17’1”
16’1”
1,306 lbs.
**7 [5]
** Max. person cap.: NMMA [Transport Canada]
16 GLB | March/Aplr i l 11
Indeed, repossessed vessels may well be sold for low prices
because banks hope for quick turnarounds. This is partially
because lending institutions must pay for storage costs while
they own boats, and these expenses can be substantial.
In addition, keeping a boat prevents a bank from earning
money, and can even make it lose money, especially if it is
dealing with the cost of an unpaid loan. Therefore, the bank
benefi ts the most from selling a vessel that has a loan that
has not been paid off, as soon as possible.
The process of selling a repossessed boat generally involves
the bank holding an online or in-person auction. Dealers
specializing in these types of vessels are most common at
such events. They will, however, charge individuals 30%
to 40% more than they pay at auctions, so boaters should
strongly consider attending auctions themselves. Find them
by calling local lending institutions, such as banks. Note that,
when making an inquiry, the fi rst person who answers the
phone may be unfamiliar with the reason for calling, so keep
asking until a knowledgeable employee is found.
If interested in making this type of major purchase, begin
searching early and research extensively. Find out which
boats will be on the auction block, and study whether there
have been major issues on boats with similar models and
years. And, most importantly, thoroughly inspect a boat
of interest before the auction, or have a qualifi ed boat
mechanic do so.
This is especially important because buying at an auction
provides no warrantees or guarantees, including almost
never being able to return a boat for-sale. This is even the
case if the vessel would need to undergo serious repairs,
or if it cannot even be repaired. If these diffi culties are
discovered after purchase, the chance of getting help from a
bank is very low.
One option is to do your research in person, by visiting
other boat auctions before being prepared to bid. This will
help increase familiarity with the auction process and the
boats’ values. This will also raise personal confi dence. In
addition, make sure to determine a maximum bid. This will
help a bidder avoid becoming emotional when bidding, and
spending more than what is affordable.
Follow these tips to save money and buy a boat for
adventures in the future.
REPOSSESSED BOATS OFFER GREAT VALUE
One way to purchase a boat at a bargain price and is most probably in
good condition is by aquiring one that has been repossessed. This type
of craft often sells for less than the original price—40% to 80% less. The
boat status of being repossessed means that the boat loan went unpaid by
the previous borrower, and that the bank then took control of the vessel. This
situation frequently occurs soon after a purchase is made. Many struggling
borrowers are unable to spend much time on boating, because of other
obligations, leaving their boats in good shape and repossessed in the first year
of ownership—and available for purchase.
18 GLB | Jan/Feb 11
Nearl y one year a f te r the d i sastrous BP oi l sp i l l , Loui siana i s sti l l trying to overcome not on l y
the d i rec t a f te rma th of the inciden t, bu t the w idel y-he ld v iew tha t the en ti re coasta l a rea
of the sta te has faced devasta ti on . Tru th be told , the coasta l pari shes (coun ties) of sou thwest
Loui siana , w hich embody a good chunk of Ca jun Coun try, were never damaged by the oi l sp i l l : no
ta r ba l l s, no damage to the marshes, no fou l ing of the oyste r beds and no of fensive odors ta in ting the
sea food . In fac t, the l oca l s have never stop ped ea ting the a rea’s sea food or d rinking i ts wa ter, and
they wan t to sp read the word tha t, desp i te the recen t misfortunes, thei r cu l ture and l i fest yl e i s
a l ive and wel l . Vi si tors, espec ia l l y Grea t Lakes boa ters w ho a re l ooking for some ou tdoor ac tiv i ti es
during the of f-season , w i l l en joy the many ac tiv i ti es awai ting them in Ca jun Coun try.
By Ned Dikmen and Karen Malonis
Cajun Country Rebounds
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TAKE A RIDEThe best way to get a feel for the area is by planning a road trip to enjoy the
character of the many small towns in the area. Traveling from one to another,
you will see a landscape that is mostly fl at, and local highways will take you
past sugar cane fi elds, rice fi elds and fallow fi elds that have been fl ooded and
“seeded” with crawfi sh traps.
Boaters can take powerboats, sailboats or canoes on the various lakes,
streams, rivers, bayous, swamps and marshes. There are even airboat tours
of marshes, such as the ones offered by Airboats & Alligators in Grand
Chenier. Call (337) 274-2395 for more information.
VISIT CHARMING TOWNSLake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, which borders Texas, is the largest
city in the area and offers a variety of hotels, restaurants and casinos, golf
courses and two inland beaches. The city caters to many tastes with fl ashy
casinos, quiet golf courses, hunting and fi shing outings, and an array of
festivals.
Abbeville is the home of the C.S. Steens Sugar Mill that has been in business
since 1910. Stop by St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery, which was established
in 1843 and contains more than 500 graves with some headstones
engraved in French, and the Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum that offers
demonstrations in the art of blacksmithing.
SAVOR CAJUN FOODNo trip to Cajun Country is complete without indulging in Cajun cuisine. The
widely held notion that all Cajun fare is spicy is off the mark. While always
rich in taste, the dishes have varying degrees of intensity. Many small,
unassuming stores/restaurants dot the roadsides. Although these small
shops might at fi rst seem like no more than places to purchase bait or fi shing
licenses, stop and take a closer look. One such establishment is Suire’s
Grocery & Restaurant that is located on Highway 35 in the town of Kaplan.
Run by Suire sisters Joan and Lisa, the simple dining area has tables and
chairs, walls decorated with old family photos, and is a regular stop for duck
hunters and fi shermen looking for a quick breakfast of boudin, a sausage-
like item made with various amounts of ground pork, liver, rice, onions,
parsley and spices of salt, red and black pepper and garlic powder.
Try the regular staples of pistolettes (a type of fried bread roll that is
stuffed with seafood, meat or cheese), gumbos (spicy chicken or seafood
soups that are usually thickened with okra or rice), etouffees (Cajun stew
made with vegetables and seafood) and sandwiches. Don’t miss the
turtle sauce picante or the homemade pecan pie that is noteworthy for
not being excessively sweet. Lisa relies on family recipes that have
been handed down from generation to generation.
Southeast of Kaplan is the town of Abbeville, home of Shucks!
the Louisiana Seafood House restaurant. David Bertrand,
ebullient co-owner, proudly describes the quality of the oysters
from Cameron Parish and the fi ner points of menu specialties.
He will also demonstrate how to “kiss” a freshly shucked
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oyster from its shell. Menu specialties include crab cakes,
several catfi sh and crawfi sh delights, and oysters that
are pan-broiled, fried, stuffed or served on the half shell.
Additional oyster specialties include candied oysters that are
prepared with a cane sugar vinaigrette, oysters Rockefeller
that are prepared with spinach, and oysters “Shuckafeller”
that are topped with a special cheese sauce.
Another popular restaurant in Abbeville is Dupuy’s Oyster
Shop, which has been serving oysters for more than 130
years. Appetizers include fried alligator bites, fried boudin
balls, and, of course, cold, salty raw oysters on the half shell.
Chef specialties include yellowfi n tuna served as a steak or
over angel hair pasta, tilapia dishes and steaks.
New Iberia is the home of Landry’s Seafood & Steakhouse.
Friday and Saturday nights feature a seafood buffet and
live Cajun music and dancing. Chef Alex Patout, formerly
of Patout’s in New Orleans and a native son of New Iberia,
creates culinary masterpieces using oysters from Cameron
Parish. The restaurant business in southwest Louisiana
has declined by 60% to 70%, but Patout is working to re-
establish Landry’s with quality offerings, such as Cajun
oyster stew served in a brown sauce, and delicately braised
oysters that are served in a pastry.
NATUREOutdoor enthusiasts can partake in activities such as fi shing,
hunting, birding, cycling and camping.
Anglers can hire guides and rent accommodations to fi sh
inland waters for speckled trout, redfi sh, and fl ounder, or
head to the Gulf of Mexico for tripletail, Spanish mackerel,
cobia and many other species, while hunters can expect
exceptional duck hunting for redheads, ringnecks,
canvasbacks, gadwall, widgeons, pintails, mallards and
Cabin, Cypremurt Point State Park
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teals. (Contact Jeff and Mary Poe, owners of Big Lake Guide
Service at www.biglakeguideservice.com, Capt. Sammie
Faulk of Gotta-Go Charters at (337) 598-2001, Capt. Devin
Legnon at (337) 789-3582, or www.visitlouisianacoast.com
and click on the “outdoor adventures” button for information
on a variety of putrsuits.)
Spread across Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, the
180-mile Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
(www.creolenaturetrail.org) winds it way through Sabine
National Wildlife Refuge, and then around Cameron Prairie
National Wildlife Refuge, Lacassine National Wildlife
Refuge and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. Here one can view
marshes, live oaks draped with Spanish moss, pastures and
estuaries that are home to an array of native and migratory
birds, 132 species of fi sh, and the largest American alligator
population in the United States. Areas for fi shing, crabbing,
boat launching, swimming and RV hook-ups are available
throughout the various refuges. Brand new to the trail are
Global Positioning System Rangers that are loaned, free-of-
charge to visitors, and allow them to take a self-guided tour of
the area that is complete with photos, stories and information
about what to see and do.
The recently opened Palmetto Island State Park (www.
lastateparks.com) is located in Abbeville. Features of the
park include six, two-bedroom cabins that can sleep eight
each, a 96-site campground, a visitors’ center, four picnic
pavilions, a three-quarter-mile nature trail, a fl oating pier, and
an aquatic interpretive pavilion. Here one may get a chance to
see numerous animals, including bears, wild pigs, deer and a
wide variety of birds.
Heading southeast again, along the coast, is
Vermilion Bay and the Cypremort Point State Park
(stateparks.com/cypremort_point.html). Cypremort Point is
the only locality near the Gulf of Mexico that can be reached
by car. This is one of Louisiana’s best areas for sailing, and
the park has a launch designed especially for catamarans,
sunfi sh and windsurfers. Available for rent on an overnight
basis are six waterfront cabins that have views of Vermilion
Bay. Each cabin sleeps as many as eight guests and comes
equipped with full kitchen and bath facilities.
Fishermen can reach the nearby Gulf by launching a boat
just outside the park’s entrance. There’s also a 100-foot pier
situated on the bay.
Naturalists may come across nutria, muskrat, otters,
alligators, deer, black bear, opossum, foxes and a number of
bird species.
HOT STUFFHead directly north of Cypremort Point State Park to Avery
Island, home of world-renowned Avery’s Tobasco® sauce
factory, the beautiful botanical Jungle Gardens, a Buddhist
shrine, swamps, marshes, pepper fi elds, and thousands
of snowy egrets that nest here every spring. The Tabasco
Country Store on Avery Island offers an array of sauces,
condiments, collectibles and gourmet food items.
Cajun Country has great food and hospitality, and Cajuns
love to share these with the world. Come enjoy the
friendship, pleasures and laughter that give meaning to life
in Cajun Country.
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Within the industry, boat manufacturers and dealers
devote large amounts of time and dollars to produce
boat show exhibits, staff them during show hours, put on
demonstrations and conduct seminars. Meanwhile, back at
their headquarters, the bean counters have recently been
asking, “Do boat shows really help sell boats?”
A boating industry executive recently asked me about the future of boat shows. He said, “You are a
marketing guru who studies how people shop for big ticket items like boats; tell me your thoughts on the
future of traditional boat shows.” Well, maybe that’s a question for the millions of power boaters, sailors
and anglers, and their friends and family, who are now flocking to exhibit halls to see and board the boats of their
dreams. Are these folks just out for a good time at manufacturers’ and dealers’ expense? After all, if a person is
really shopping for a new boat, can’t they find all the specifications, safety information, quality and pricing they
want on the boat brand’s web site? Further, they could consult with friends or current owners via social media web
sites like Facebook to discuss performance and satisfaction. So, why have shows?
By Ron Hein, Executive Vice President, Foresight Research
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As a marketing guru, I would
say that boat shows are here
to stay, that they are more than
midwinter entertainment for us
Midwesterners, and that they
provide manufacturers with very
good returns on investment. As a
marketing research professional,
I can back up my words with data.
The most positive way to do that
is to document what new buyers
(who have just completed the
process) experienced and what/
who specifi cally infl uenced their
decisions along the way.
New boat owners are great to
approach. They are pumped up
about their new pride and joy.
They can also tell you about every
step in their shopping process in excruciating detail. This
is the reason why we at Foresight Research love studying
buyer behaviors surrounding big ticket items like boats and
automobiles. Neuroscientists who map brain activity during
decision making talk about activity in both the basic limbic
system (emotion) and the folded gray matter cortex (rational).
Based on our detailed discussions with thousands of new
boat and car buyers, we are certain that these purchases
involve a great deal of “debate” between these two sections
of the brain. For every individual, one side seems to have a
bigger infl uence or win the debate. That partially explains
why, in most categories, boats range from very simple,
utilitarian models, to exotic and extravagant ones. We know
the debate occurs because average boat buyers report being
signifi cantly infl uenced by four different forms of marketing-
communications while boating fanatics use six to eight
different forms of marketing to infl uence boaters before they
make their choices. So this leads me back to why boat shows
are here to stay. No one form of communication delivers
everything required to satisfy the human brain “debate” over
a new boat purchase.
In a marketing research study recently completed for the
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), we at
Foresight Research interviewed 3,295 new boat buyers, who
each purchased a boat during the last 18 months ending
August 2010. We measured 14 different communication
channels, including three that are not marketing channels but
are very infl uential—prior brand experience, word-of-mouth
recommendations and seen on the water. The survey results
show that 11% of power boat sales can be traced directly to
boat shows. Only the dealer experience and the Internet are
more important in infl uencing the purchase.
The survey results tell us that boat shows are very
important because:
✦ 57% of all new boat buyers attended one or more boat
shows before buying a boat;
✦ They spent an average of 49 minutes at the display of
the brand they bought;
✦ They were highly infl uenced at-show by the ability
to compare boats/models/prices and the ability to
physically climb in the boat. This combination of
abundant (rational) comparison information and the
(emotional) experience of sitting behind the console
make boat shows so impactful;
✦ 70% purchased within 3 months of the show; and
✦ Among people who attended a boat show (57% of
all boat buyers), the show had the most infl uence on
their purchase decision, followed by dealership and
the Internet.
Another interesting facet of our research fi ndings is the
shopping process. For most buyers, there are three main
stages of the boat purchase process: generating interest/
consideration for a particular boat type or brand, deciding
to shop for a particular boat, and the fi nal purchase
decision. Consumers usually go through all three stages,
although they do not always follow the same order and
multiple steps can occur simultaneously. Consumers use
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different communications—and different messages—
to complete the entire purchase process. Buyers said
boat shows have the most infl uence during the interest/
consideration stage. Boat show attendees often discover
brands or boat types that they were not familiar with. This
is a good reason why manufacturers cannot rely
on prospective buyers to visit their web sites for
all the information.
So back as the marketing guru, and boat owner,
I say various forms of electronic media are
wonderful tools for buying boats, but also let
me smell that fi berglass, touch the stainless
hardware and climb behind the wheel.
About the author:
Prior to 1998, Ron Hein held senior manager
positions within brand marketing, domestic sales
operations, product planning and market research
at Chrysler and American Motors. Ron has an
MBA from the University of Michigan and a BIA
(Industrial Engineering) from General Motors
Institute—now Kettering Institute. He currently
serves as the Executive Vice President of Foresight Marketing
Research, which deals with a diverse range of industries
including health care, boating and recreation, fi nance and
banking, and others.
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“The terms are very favorable and interest rates are low. It’s a
great time to buy a boat,” says Karen M. Trostle, president of
the National Marine Bankers Association (NMBA),
www.marinebankers.org. The NMBA performs services
including educating prospective and current lenders about
procedures for marine fi nancing.
“Lenders out there are looking to lend,” Trostle says,
encouraging prospective buyers to go to boat shows and
look at vessels in person. The NMBA web site also has a
list of lenders in every state and territory, and additional
information about the types of boats and insurance for-sale.
If interested in fi nancing purchases, buyers should focus on
the money they will need to contribute, the terms, the interest
rates and the small print, according to eBoatLoans.com, an
online loan center that quickly connects web site visitors with
a network of marine lenders. To become “approved,” boat
loan applicants must be able to pay back their loans.
Borrowers may wish to consider whether to obtain longer
loans. Essex Credit, www.essexcredit.com, provides 25- or
30-year terms for loans, in contrast to many other lenders, who
offer only 20-year terms. “The ‘term’ of the loan usually ranges
between 5 to 20 years for most boats,” states eBoatLoans.com.
The current economic climate has also likely made
qualifi cations more stringent for borrowers who would
like to fi nance various purchases, including boats. Who is
borrowing is changing somewhat, likely due to these stricter
requirements. Although the image of boat owners is generally
of wealthy individuals, 58.3% of them have household incomes
of $50,000 or above, and 41.7% take in household incomes of
$100,000 or more, according to the NMBA.
One of the key, common sense elements that buyers need to
contemplate is their budgets. In addition to the sticker price
of a boat are the hidden costs of storing and transportation;
any necessary, additional equipment; and fuel.
Mariners should note that another item they will need to buy
is insurance for the boat. “If a vessel is fi nanced, the lender
requires the vessel be insured and the lender be named
as the lien holder with the insurance company,” points out
James Barrõn, senior vice president of administration for
Essex Credit Corporation.
The economy and the perception of it affect purchasing,
Trostle notes. The current view of the economy is that
diffi culties in the housing and job markets are tied together.
The idea that the markets are tight means that spending is
less likely, and that saving is more probable.
The rough economy has made marine loans more diffi cult
to obtain, as boaters must present more background
information about their fi nancial situations upfront.
Earlier, when economic prosperity was more common, “no
dock” loans were available, where prospective boat owners
could simply apply and be virtually assured of becoming
funded, Trostle adds.
Today, most loans require boat, personal, co-applicant
information and a personal fi nancial statement, according to
eBoatLoans.com. Verifying income with W-2 forms, pay stubs
and tax returns can be necessary, depending on the lender.
Some banks may also request confi rmation of liquidity for
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by Jessica Tobacman
Despite the unsteady economy, 2011 is still a good time to fi nance a boat purchase. Lenders are asking for more data than they did when the economy was strong, but qualifi ed buyers will still be able to obtain loans.
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the down payment. These items are called “credit-grading
criteria,” Trostle explains.
Marine lenders are also looking for the following before they
approve applications for boat loans: a fi ve-year, solid credit
history; average credit scores close to 700, while fi nding
favorable comparable credit on longer-term, larger loans in
the record, especially on earlier boat loans, states the NMBA.
“A good credit score is paramount,” Trostle claims.
Lenders often factor in the net worth and liquidity of the
borrower, while sometimes requesting twice the amount of
the loan, states the NMBA. General criteria also include a
40% debt-to-income radio. However, a solid credit score,
verifi cation of income and proof of liquidity should allow a
buyer to acquire a loan. The number of items necessary when
applying for a boat loan depends partly on the amount of the
loan. At a minimum, potential buyers would need to know
how much they would like to borrow and whether they prefer
to purchase used or new.
When applying for fi nancing, individuals can help themselves
by fi nding out what information is in their credit reports,
especially since this information and proof of income are
key items that most lenders require. Discovering what is in a
credit report will also help correct any errors, too.
Also, honesty is helpful when speaking with boat loan
professionals. “Responsible boat loan professionals know
there can be legitimate reasons for credit problems, such
as unemployment [or] illness. … If you had a problem that’s
been corrected, and your payments have been on time for a
year or more, your credit may be considered satisfactory,”
advises eBoatLoans.com.
Which lender a borrower works with can help determine the
down payment, which can range from 10% to 25%, states
eBoatLoans.com. Other factors in the initial payment include
the boat’s age, the amount of the fi nancing, whether the
vessel is federally documented or registered with the state it
is home ported in, and where you will take the boat and what
you will do with it.
Another aspect to a boat purchase is whether the intended
vessel is new or used. If considering buying a pre-owned
boat, take into account the conditions of the engine, the hull
and the prop.
Before buying, however, consider the idea of having a
thorough boat inspection completed by a certifi ed marine
surveyor. This would help provide the confi dence needed
to move forward with a purchase that will improve life, by
offering the freedom and joy of boating.
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By Anna Harris, Economist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Boaters and boat retailers had a good year in 2006. Leaders of the industry-wide Grow Boating Initiative began a national marketing campaign, Discover Boating, designed to raise awareness and bolster public outreach for the boating lifestyle (Boating Industry, 2006). And, according to the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, 57% of all anglers fi shed from boats in 2006. These 17 million boating anglers enjoyed their fi shing trips in a variety of waters, including the Great Lakes, and other bodies of fresh water and salt water. The Great Lakes had the largest proportion (74%) of anglers that fi shed from boats, and they spent 60% of their fi shing days on watercraft. Saltwater fi shing also had a high percentage (69%) of angling boaters, while fi shing from boats in fresh water other than the Great Lakes was not as popular (52%).
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The National Survey defi nes the following eight states as the
Great Lakes region: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Michigan had
the most anglers (461,000) and angling boaters (350,000)
in the Great Lakes. Ohio took second place with 328,000
anglers and 263,000 angling boaters. Indiana had the highest
proportion of boating anglers, with almost 90% of their
anglers fi shing from boats.
Another way to get a measure of effort is by looking at the
average number of days anglers spent boating during one
year. On average, anglers in the Great Lakes region spent
10 days fi shing from boats. Indiana anglers had the highest
annual average, with fi shermen spending 17 days fi shing from
boats, while Michigan anglers were second with an average
of 13 days fi shing aboard watercraft.
A demographic profi le of anglers who fi shed from boats in
the Great Lakes revealed a tendency toward older, higher-
income, more metropolitan fi shermen. One-third of boating
anglers in the Great Lakes were 55 years or older, and two-
thirds were urban dwellers. Fishing from boats continued to
be male-dominated, but this doesn’t mean that women didn’t
enjoy or partake in the sport. When asked who Great Lakes
boaters took with them fi shing, 15% replied that their spouses
or partners accompanied them most often. However, friends
were the most common occupants aboard anglers’ boats
in the Great Lakes. Although a small percentage of angling
boaters preferred to fi sh alone, this may be due to the size of
their watercraft.
The most important decisions boaters could make include
the types and sizes of boats to buy or rent. This depends
on a number of factors, including travel distance and water
conditions. Motorboats were the most popular choice for
fi shing: 81% of saltwater, 79% of Great Lakes and 71% of
other freshwater boaters fi shed from them. In the Great
Lakes, the majority of angling boaters preferred boats
between 17 and 25 feet long.
To paint a broader picture of angling boaters in the U.S.,
the 2006 National Survey went beyond just asking about
the types and sizes of boats used. The information boaters
needed and where they went to fi nd information were
important questions asked in the survey. U.S. angling
boaters needed information on a variety of topics, including
identifying fi sh species, weather conditions, fi shing rules
and regulations, and water attributes such as depth. In
order to fi nd answers, boaters looked to family, friends and
other boaters as their most reliable sources of information.
The Internet was another popular source of information,
especially for Great Lakes angling boaters.
Angling boaters in the U.S. spent close to $10 billion on
boats, accessories, rentals, and more. Great Lakes boaters
spent an average of $511 for a year of Great Lakes fi shing.
Saltwater anglers had the highest per-boater average with
$596, and other freshwater anglers spent an average of $480
fi shing in 2006.
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A boat launch is a common way for boaters to access the
water. More than half of all Great Lakes boaters used boat
launches on at least one of their fi shing trips in 2006, and
fi shermen traveled an average of 6 to 20 miles to access
them. Saltwater anglers were least likely to use boat launches,
and generally traveled 20 miles or less to access the ocean.
The Great Lakes region is doing a good job maintaining
their boat launch facilities: Great Lakes boaters were more
satisfi ed about their launch facilities than either
saltwater boaters or other freshwater boaters. New
information about the facilities at launch ramps was
collected for the fi rst time in the 2006 National Survey.
This information can help state agencies assess
maintenance and needed repairs. Launch ramps and
restrooms topped the list of needed improvements.
Manufacturers pay excise taxes on equipment
and boaters pay fuel taxes. The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service’s Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish
Restoration Program (WSFRP) then distributes
these funds through grants to state, territory, and
commonwealth fi sh and wildlife agencies (state
agencies). One of the most important keys to the
success of the WSFRP is the user-fee, user-benefi ts
aspect of the programs.
No other single conservation effort in the United
States can claim a greater contribution to fi sh and
wildlife conservation than the excise tax-funded
portion of the WSFRP. More than $12.9 billion has
been collected, distributed, and matched with funds
from state agencies for fi sh and wildlife management,
species restoration, habitat protection and
restoration, scientifi c study, population monitoring,
hunter and aquatic education, and access for
hunting, fi shing and boating. The program and the
partnerships it has fostered are considered among
the most successful conservation efforts in the
nation’s history of fi sh and wildlife management.
The 2011 National Survey of Fishing,
Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2011. We
encourage you, if contacted, to participate.
The survey is used by federal, state and
non-governmental agencies to study current
recreational uses of existing fi sh and wildlife
resources, and to plan for new opportunities.
It would cost too much and take too long
to survey all households in the country;
furthermore, the Census Bureau cannot
substitute your household for another address
because our sample is scientifi cally derived.
Therefore, if you are contacted, please
remember that the success of the survey
depends on your voluntary participation.
For a detailed analysis of boating in the United States or
other addendum produced by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
economists, visit: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/
NationalSurvey/reports2006.html.
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A Mayday—the term is derived from the French, “venez
m’aider,” meaning “Come help me” —should be transmitted,
if possible, via marine-band VHF-FM radio Channel 16 or
2182 kHz MF/SSB. Emergencies can go from bad to worse
in seconds so try to get as much information across in as
little time as possible. International Maritime Organization
protocols call for beginning the transmission with the word,
“Mayday,” repeated three times, followed by the name and
number of your vessel and its position. If you have a marine
global positioning system (GPS), relate the latitudinal and
longitudinal coordinates. If not, state your distance and
magnetic or true bearing from the closest navigational
landmark. If time allows, you can also relay your departure
point, departure time and the speed at which you were
traveling. All of these can help rescuers locate you.
Once you’ve made contact and given your information, Coast
Guard Search and Rescue planners will keep you advised of
their actions and give you an estimate of when rescue units
A lot of mishaps can occur out on the water, but thankfully most are more inconvenient and embarrassing than anything else. But when lives are on the line—your boat is on fi re or sinking rapidly with people on board, for example, or someone is in imminent danger of dying without immediate medical assistance—you want
every available resource dispatched to your position. A Mayday call will bring that kind of help. Not only will the U.S. Coast Guard respond, but the agency may notify state and local search and rescue units in your vicinity and ask them to respond, as well. The Coast Guard will also transmit an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast over marine-band VHF-FM radio Channel 16, notifying all vessels in the area of your emergency. In many cases a nearby Good Samaritan will be fi rst on the scene to render assistance.
Mayday!Mayday!
From the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Search and Rescue
How to Summon Help How to Summon Help
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will arrive on the scene. If you have a medical emergency,
assign someone to monitor the radio from the time you make
the call until the rescuers are on the scene. The Coast Guard
will direct you to the nearest safe haven and advise you on
what actions you should take in the interim.
The Rescue Coordination Center or local Coast Guard station
may deploy a helicopter, rescue vessel or nearby commercial
ship, depending on your location, local weather, availability
of crew and equipment and nature of the emergency.
When the Coast Guard receives your Mayday, the Mission
Coordinator will determine your degree of danger by
considering several factors: the nature of your situation and
the gear on board your vessel (fi rst aid kit, food, water, life
jackets), the accuracy of your position, the tide, visibility,
current and sea conditions, present and forecasted weather,
special considerations (age and health of those on board,
for example), whether you have reliable communications, the
degree of fear in those on board, and the potential for the
situation to deteriorate further.
If a helicopter is dispatched, be sure to secure all loose
items on deck (helicopter rotor wash is very powerful and
unsecured items may turn into fl ying projectiles). Lower and
secure any sails, remove any equipment that may snag the
line attached to the rescue basket, and make sure everyone
is wearing a life jacket. The helicopter is likely to approach
your boat on the port stern quarter, because it gives the
pilot optimal visibility from the cockpit. So unless instructed
otherwise, set your course so that the wind is 45 degrees
off your port bow. Remember, never shine a light or strobe
directly toward the helicopter, and never fi re fl ares in the
vicinity of the helicopter. Wait for the rescuers to tell you what
to do, and then do it. In any emergency situation, listening
may be your most important skill.
Recently the Coast Guard began implementing a new
command, control and communications system—Rescue
21—which is now being installed in stages across the United
States. It will vastly improve the Coast Guard’s ability to save
lives and property. (For more information see www.uscg.
mil/Acquisition/rescue21/strategy.asp.) Harnessing global
positioning and other advanced communications technology,
this fully integrated system will cover coastlines, navigable
rivers and waterways in the continental United States,
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico, and help eliminate 88
known radio coverage gaps.
No new equipment is needed for you to benefi t from Rescue
21, but you can help improve response time by upgrading to
a Marine-Band VHF-FM radio equipped with digital selective
calling (DSC). When properly registered with a Maritime
Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number and interfaced with
GPS, the DSC radio signal transmits vital information—vessel
name, position, owner/operator’s name and the nature of the
distress (if entered)—with the push of a button.
The U.S. Coast Guard is always ready to render aid to
boaters facing extreme and imminent danger. Your best bet,
however, is to reduce your risk of fi nding yourself in a dire
situation in the fi rst place. Keep your vessel’s hull, motor
and on-board equipment in top condition. At the start of the
boating season, get a Vessel Safety Check, offered free by
your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power
Squadron® or state boating agency. Take a basic seamanship
course and additional instruction as necessary to ensure that
your boating skills match the requirements of your vessel.
Finally, insist that everyone on board wear a life jacket at all
times on the water. Life-threatening emergencies can happen
in a heartbeat. Having a life jacket on increases everyone’s
chances of survival.
….AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU HEAR ONE.A Good Samaritan may be closest to the scene in a
boating emergency, so if you hear a Mayday and you
are in the area, stand by to provide assistance.
Stay off the marine radio. The Coast Guard needs
to be able to communicate with a vessel in distress
as response teams gather, emergency procedures
are initiated, search and rescue craft embark
or helicopters take off. Also, if no one else is
transmitting on that frequency, the Coast Guard can
determine a vessel’s position with a Radio Directional
Finder and triangulation.
Copy any information you hear from the vessel in
distress—name of the vessel, position, persons on
board, etc. If you have DSC, shut the radio alarm
off by pressing any button on your radio, then write
down the Mobile Maritime Service Identifi er number
and position information showing on your radio
display screen.
Wait three to fi ve minutes for an authority to answer
the call. If no one replies, then attempt to verbally
relay the information to U.S. Coast Guard and
standby. If you hear the Coast Guard call for a
vessel in the area to assist or if you are in the area
and the logical vessel to render aid, head for the
boat in question and, when there’s a break in the
transmissions, call the Coast Guard with your offer to
provide assistance.
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Great LakesNEW MARINE STADIUM ON-SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2011 Located directly adjacent to the
three-eighths-mile clay track that
they call “The Diamond of Dirt
Tracks” in Wheatland, Mo., is the
construction site for a new marine
stadium. Roughly rectangular, it
measures 3,800 feet long, 400 feet
wide, and 10 feet deep and, when
fi lled with a little more than 11 million
gallons of water, it will be set to
stage some of the most exciting boat
drag competitions in the country,
beginning at the end of July 2011.
“This is truly the fi rst, purpose-built
facility of its kind in the world,” said
Lucas Operations Director Mike
Chastain. “We’re building this new
facility from the ground up to be the
perfect place to run drag boats with
great views for the fans and to be as safe as possible for
the competitors.”
Most existing drag boat-racing facilities are located on rivers,
in lakes and on bays where currents, boating traffi c, and other
impediments can subject those courses to disturbances that
sometime interfere with the competition. As this Lucas lake
is a completely purpose-built facility, none of those problems
will ever hinder the show.
Water or jet skiing, sailing, even rowing, just about any sort
of recreational activity or fl oating competition that can be
done on water is a real possibility for this big, beautiful, fully-
engineered lake.
lucasoilspeedway.com
DNRE RECEIVES TWO BOATING ACCESS AWARDSThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) has received two awards from States Organization for
Boating Access (SOBA) for Straits State Harbor and the Eight Point Lake Boating Access Site.
Each year, SOBA provides the opportunity for boat access projects to be nominated for national recognition in four categories.
The need for access, the intended customer base and daily use, and the often unique circumstances of the site itself can greatly
affect the cost and the design of the project.
The 2010 recipient in the Marina and Harbor category was Straits State Harbor, located in Mackinaw City. The project utilized
many green technologies, including wind turbines, solar tubes, motion light sensors, timed showers and low-fl ow water and
toilet fi xtures. The marina includes 134 slips, fuel sales, sanitary pump-out, three-lane boat ramp, harbormaster building, park
and areas to shore fi sh on Lake Huron.
The second award received by the DNRE was for the Small Access Site Project category. The Eight Point Lake boating access
site is on the largest lake—400 acres—in Clare County. Prior to construction of this facility, the lake had no public access. Now
it has a one-lane ramp with 22 parking spaces.
The project would not have been a success without public input prior to land acquisition and multiple meetings with the lake
association, municipality and individual neighbors. This also included researching and providing feedback for all concerns. The
basis for this award was recognition of the public process involved in the development of the site.
michigan.gov/dnr
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OTTAWA RIVER CLEANUP FINISHEDThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the state
of Ohio and the Ottawa River Group announced in mid-
December that they have completed a major cleanup project
on the Ottawa River. The project involved dredging 242,000
cubic yards of contaminated sediment from a 5.5-mile section
of the Ottawa River in Toledo, Ohio.
The EPA provided $23.5 million for the project through the
Great Lakes Legacy Act, a federal program targeted at
cleaning up contaminated sediment in Great Lakes Areas of
Concern. The Ottawa River Group also provided $23.5 million
and the city of Toledo provided space in its municipal landfi ll
as its cost share.
As a result of the cleanup, more than 7,500 pounds of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and more than 1 million
pounds of heavy metals were removed from the river. This
sediment contamination was a key contributor to the “do not
eat” fi sh advisory and the “no contact” water advisory that are
currently in place.
Dredging activities in the Ottawa River began on May 1,
2010. The sediment was removed using hydraulic cutterhead
dredges—large suction systems that pulled in the sediment
and river water and pumped them to the Hoffman Road
Landfi ll for processing and disposal. The water was collected
and treated to meet discharge standards before it was
returned to the river. About 15,700 cubic yards of sediment
with the highest concentrations of PCBs were treated
separately and sent to a landfi ll in Michigan that is licensed to
accept this type of waste.
epa.gov/glla/ottawa/
Residents in Slabtown, Mich., are
clashing with an environmental
organization. The confl ict involves the
debris and vegetation that have claimed
a beach in this neighborhood on the
bayfront in the northwest corner of
Traverse City, Mich.
Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay
Executive Director Andy Knott contends
that shoreline vegetation is very
important to wildlife and fi sh habitat,
and should be left alone.
West End Beach is a nearby alternative
for residents, Knott argues.
But individuals living in the area want
city workers to, once again, clear and
maintain the beach. Beginning several
years ago, the beach began to be
covered with plants, scattered litter and
chunks of concrete.
A written proposal recently submitted
to the city by a committee of the
Slabtown Neighborhood Association
contained clean-up requests, including
one asking that a 150- to 200-foot
stretch of the beach be regularly
cleared and maintained. This would,
the organization argues, increase the
safety and the user-friendly quality of
the beach.
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse
Bay planned to protest the proposal by
fi ling a letter of objection.
ERIE CANAL BOAT DISCOVERY Two experienced explorers located an approximately 78-foot-
long Erie Canal boat from the 1800s in October. It is an early
version of such a vessel, and only six inches of the boat are
visible. The craft is in central New York below the Oswego
River, halfway between Lake Ontario and Syracuse.
Roger Pawlowski and Jim Kennard discovered the boat,
which they believe is the oldest of its kind that has been
found. High-resolution, side-scan sonar technology helped
them locate it. Vessels of its size were typical between 1830
and 1850.
Kennard has successfully assisted in fi nding about 180
wrecks in locations including the Great Lakes, the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers, New York’s Finger Lakes and
Lake Champlain.
36 GLB | March/April 11
Great LakesWINTER WEATHER DELAYS SHIPMENTDespite the argument by environmentalists that
transporting radioactive contents across three Great
Lakes is too dangerous, a power company still plans to
do it. However, the shipment has been postponed.
The reason for the delay is that the Canadian electric
business, Bruce Power Inc., is waiting for the Canadian
Nuclear Safety Commission to send it a license to ship
16 old generators onboard a 387-foot cargo vessel to
a recycling plant in Sweden. The plan is for the school
bus-sized generators to leave from Owen Sound on
Lake Huron, crossing lakes Ontario and Erie, and then
traveling to the Atlantic Ocean.
At this point, Bruce Power will wait until spring, to
avoid encountering winter weather during transport,
spokesman John Peevers said.
JUDGE RULES AGAINST STATES IN ASIAN CARP LAWSUITA judge ruled in December that Asian carp entering the Great Lakes was not an imminent threat, denying a fi ve-state request to
seal off artifi cial waterways linking inland rivers to the lakes.
Michigan led other Great Lakes states in seeking a preliminary injunction to immediately close off the waterways. The states’
argument was that the Asian carp threaten the $7-billion fi shery of the lakes.
However, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Dow differed, saying that the threat was not immediate, and that the states’ lawsuit
against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was unlikely to succeed.
The Asian carp problem has received national attention, with the Obama administration paying more than $75 million for
carp control research and measures out of a restoration fund for the Great Lakes, and appointing a “carp czar” to supervise
response to the issue by the government.
A NEW PLAN FOR GREAT LAKES WATER LEVELSA U.S.-Canadian panel may soon propose a new revision for
the plan regulating Lake Ontario’s water levels.
The International Joint Commission (IJC) oversees issues of
the Great Lakes, and, for more than 10 years, has been
working to revise the water-level regulation plan. Although
the intergovernmental panel has previously issued four
separate proposals, public outcry has led it to back away
from each of them.
One of the loudest groups objecting to the change is
comprised of residents in the Rochester, N.Y., area, who own
property along the shore and are worried about fl ooding
and erosion.
The St. Lawrence River has control dams that regulate the
lake’s water levels. Boaters, residents and shippers are among
those who often complain about the changes. However,
natural causes lead to the majority of the fl uctuations.
One group that opposes the current regulations—
environmentalists—has a different perspective on these
ups and downs. They would like to see an increase in the
number of water-level changes, which would help to restore
ecologically-valuable wetlands.
In 2006, the IJC released three options for a new plan, and
then in 2008, created a compromise proposal.
ijc.org
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GHOST SHIPS FESTIVAL
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The 12th annual Ghost Ships Festival runs from March 25 through March 26, at the Wyndham
Milwaukee Airport and Convention Center, across from the Milwaukee airport in Wisconsin.
Advance tickets are $20 and day-of tickets are $25. To purchase a ticket or for more
information, visit the web site or send an email to [email protected].
The Ghost Ships Festival brings together top Great Lakes maritime historians, authors and
divers from throughout the country. It is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the
maritime history of the world’s largest inland lakes and see the wrecks that now lie below the
surface. The festival includes fi lms, workshops and seminars devoted to shipwrecks, diving
and maritime history.
The Ghost Ships Festival is hosted by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Foundation, Inc. (GLSRF), a non-profi t group
dedicated to creating public awareness of the Great Lakes maritime heritage and promoting conservation, study and
responsible enjoyment of historic Great Lakes shipwrecks. Proceeds from the festival support GLSRF, Inc., and the GLSRF,
Inc., grant program.
ghostships.org
Winter winds whipping around Duluth, Minn., and Lake
Superior can produce more than snowdrifts. They can also
produce “whale burps.” Also known as surf balls, these oval
or round bundles of fi brous material periodically show up on
coastlines throughout the world.
Curious beachcomber Glenn Maxham of
Duluth brought two of these unusual balls
into the Minnesota Sea Grant offi ce for
identifi cation. Grasses, twigs, and partially
degraded polymer mesh combined in the
shallows of Lake Superior to form Maxham’s
plum-sized “whale burps.”
Oregon Sea Grant writes that although no
formal research has been done on these
aquatic oddities, theory suggests that as lost
strands of monofi lament (or, in this case, black plastic)
roll about in nearshore waves, they gradually collect
seaweed, pine needles, dune grass, small feathers, shell
fragments, and other debris, forming a tight, bristly ball.
Scientists have found surf balls made of fi ne, vegetative
strands on Egyptian beaches, and surf balls twice the
size of large oranges on Australian shores.
Despite the curio-cabinet intrigue of fi nding a surf ball,
discarded and lost plastics damage aquatic environments
and the creatures that live therein. In a 2008 article in
Environmental Research, Charles Moore of the Algalita
Marine Research Foundation reported that more than
260 marine species ingest or have been entangled in
plastic debris. When these plastics break down, research
has shown they can release the suspected carcinogen
styrene monomer and Bisphenol A, which has been
proven to interfere with reproduction. In 2006, the United
Nations Environment Program estimated that 46,000 pieces
of plastic fl oat in every square mile of ocean.
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38 GLB | March/April 11
Fishing2011 COLLEGE FISHING SCHEDULEFLW Outdoors has announced the 2011 National Guard FLW
College Fishing schedule along with paybacks, rules and
entry information. Registration opened for collegiate anglers
on Dec. 13.
The format for 2011 was adapted to accommodate College
Fishing’s continuing growth. College clubs will now receive a
larger portion of a competing team’s payout, with 75% going to
the club and 25% to its respective school in the club’s name.
The payout for qualifying tournaments will be $10,000 for
fi rst place down to $2,000 for fi fth place. At the regional
championships, fi rst place will earn $50,000 and fi fth place
will win $5,000. The national champions will win $100,000
for fi rst place, while the fi fth-place team will win $10,000. The
winning teams’ prizes at the regional championships and
national championship constitute cash and a new Ranger
177TR with a 90-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.
Teams, which consist of two students, will be allowed to bring
a total of fi ve fi sh to weigh-in, regardless of which angler
caught them. Teams will now be required to designate who
would fi sh the Forrest Wood Cup as a pro and a co-angler,
should they qualify, prior to takeoff at their fi rst qualifying
event. This designation cannot be changed.
College Fishing consists of fi ve divisions—Central, Northern,
Southeast, Texas and Western.
The National Guard FLW College Fishing National
Championship will be held April 7 to 9. The winning team will
qualify for the 2011 Forrest Wood Cup, which will be held
Aug. 11 to 14.
CollegeFishing.com
NEW DNR FISHING PODCASTS
LAUNCH OF ONLINE FISHING UPDATES
Anglers can now fi nd the most up-to-
date information about various species
online in audio fi shing reports from
Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle. Top
U.S. professional fi shing guides
keep the reports current, updating
each two- to three-minute report
three days every week.
Fisheries from across the United
States are providing their most
recent reports.
Fisheries include the North’s Lake
Mille Lacs, Lake of the Woods, Devil’s
Lake, Lake Oahe and Red Lake, and the
South’s Lake Eufaula, Pickwick/Wilson/
Wheeler lakes, Grenada, Reelfoot and
Kentucky Lake.
The goal of the reporting is to increase
the amount of fi sh caught. Information
will include best baits, hot lure colors,
ice thickness where applicable and
water temperature. An example is
detailed content about runs of steelhead
and salmon from the Great Lakes to the
Manistee and Niagara rivers.
lindyfishingtackle.com
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the latest in its series of audio programs for winter fi shing
enthusiasts titled “Ice Fishing Tips.”
The two 30-minute shows were recorded in a format that can be downloaded from the DNR’s web site and listened to on a
computer or a portable audio device such as an iPod or Zune.
The ice fi shing shows feature professional angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma and DNR ice safety specialist Tim Smalley. DNR
Information Offi cer Steve Carroll serves as the host.
Since 2005, the DNR has produced more than 100 podcasts. Listeners have downloaded the various programs more than
435,000 times in the last two years.
news.dnr.state.mn.us
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PENNSYLVANIA FISHING LICENSES
WALLEYE FRY PRODUCTION RETURNING TO HISTORIC LEVELS
Since the fi rst of this year, every angler aged
16 or older who plans to enjoy certain fi shing-
related activities in Pennsylvania will need to
obtain a fi shing license. These outings can
range from visiting either one of northcentral
Pennsylvania’s special regulation streams
or one of south central Pennsylvania’s
limestoners, or simply fi shing hard water.
The fi shing licenses for Pennsylvania residents
cost $22.70 each, while non-residents will need to pay $52.70,
instead. An additional $9.70 is the price for a Trout/Salmon
Stamp, necessary for fi shing salmon or trout in Pennsylvania.
The Senior Resident Lifetime license is available
for $51.70 for residents older than 65 years. And,
for an added cost of $6.70, the senior lifetime
license comes in durable plastic.
To fi sh the waters or tributaries of Lake Erie or
Presque Isle Bay, a valid Combination Trout-
Salmon/Lake or Lake Erie permit is required. The
combination permit costs $15.70.
Fishing licenses are available from any licensing agent of the
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission or online.
fishandboat.com/license.htm
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and
Environment (DNRE) has begun gearing up to return
hatchery production of walleyes to historic levels.
The DNRE plans to take some 50 million eggs this spring to
produce fry for pond-rearing and direct stocking, an eightfold
increase during the last two years.
Since 2006, the DNRE has cut back on most of its
walleye-rearing activities because of the presence of Viral
Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in the broodstock waters.
Now, after several years of testing, a technique has been
found to disinfect walleye eggs and prevent the spread of
VHS. As a result, the DNRE will now resume large-scale
rearing and stocking of walleyes.
The DNRE expects it to take two years to return to full
production of walleye fry. A number of the rearing ponds,
which have been idle for the last several years, are in need of
maintenance before they can be brought back on-line
for production.
Nonetheless, the DNRE expects to produce at least 80% of
the total capacity for walleye fry in 2011 and be back to full
production in 2012.
michigan.gov/fishing // michigan.gov/dnre
If you wanted to catch an Indiana Fish of the Year winner in
2010, Lake Michigan was the place to cast.
Hoosiers pulled fi ve winners out the Indiana portion of the
Great Lake during the year-long contest, which recognizes the
person who catches the longest fi sh of each species tracked.
Ron Kotfer caught a 24.0-inch lake trout in the Porter County
waters of the lake using a jig and grub. He also caught a 33.0-
inch steelhead trout in the Porter County portion of the lake
using a J-plug. His 13-year-old son Michael caught a 31.0-
inch chinook salmon in the Porter County waters of the lake
using a J-plug. Michael also caught a 7.0-inch green sunfi sh
from a private lake in Fountain County using a jig and plug to
earn Fish of the Year for that species.
Steve Fiorio of Dyer and David Kniola of Michigan City landed
the other Lake Michigan fi sh. Fiorio caught a 16.6-inch yellow
perch while fi shing Lake Michigan in Lake County using a
minnow. Kniola caught a 31.5-inch brown trout in the LaPorte
County waters of the lake but didn’t report a bait or lure used.
The longest Fish of the Year was a 48.0-inch blue catfi sh
caught by David Ben Mullen, a Central resident.
fishing.IN.gov/files/fw-Fish_of_the_Year_Winners_2010.pdf
LAKE MICHIGAN YIELDED FIVE “FISH OF THE YEAR” IN 2010
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YACHT CLUB’S EFFORTS IMPROVE SAFETY ON LAKE WINNEBAGO Needed repairs and improvements were recently made to the
navigational light at Cal Harbor/Columbia Park, located on
Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago.
“Usually, safety on Lake Winnebago is something we don’t
think about enough, until something bad happens,” said
Randy Leider, Fond du Lac Yacht Club member and Lake
Winnebago shoreline resident. “We worked together with
Fond du Lac County to improve the Cal Harbor light beam for
all users of the lake, without impacting the county’s budget
and the taxpayers.”
Members of a special yacht club committee, including Tom
Tomter, a locally-retired county resident, worked together
with county park offi cials to evaluate the condition of the
lighting array atop the tower. It was determined that the
installation of a new, rotating light pack of 60-watt bulbs,
combined with several enhancements to the current lantern
itself, would dramatically improve the distance and direction
of the light beam.
Shaun O’Connell from Wil-surge Electric in Butler, Wis., a
county-approved electrical contractor authorized to work
on the tower project, helped to complete the re-installation
of the new light and lantern. Both O’Connell and Tomter
donated their expertise and time, and Wil-surge donated
their electrician’s time at no cost to the county. Initially, it
was estimated that necessary light improvements might
cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. However, as a result of
all efforts, the county’s cost was less than $300. Yacht club
committee members will continue to monitor the status of
the upgraded beam to determine if additional adjustments to
improve safety are needed.
fdlyachtclub.com
YACHT CLUB PROFILE: CLEVELAND YACHTING CLUBHome to more than 300 sail and power boats, the
Cleveland Yachting Club (CYC), which was started
in 1878 and is the oldest club on the southern shore
of Lake Erie, is directed by its 700 members. CYC
offers year-round activities you can enjoy—even if
you don’t own a boat—including a host of amenities,
superb service and facilities. Members, their families
and guests enjoy fi ne dining, exciting social events,
youth activities, swimming, picnicking and just plain
relaxation, all with the backdrop of Cleveland’s most
spectacular lake views.
CYC offers an unparalleled, year-round club
experience with an extensive social calendar. Here’s
just a partial list of activities: power fl eet cruises, sail
races, water sports, sail camp and swim team, youth
activities, and fi shing tournaments.
The club welcomes boaters who are members in good
standing of reciprocal yacht clubs. Registered guests are
invited to move freely about the club premises and grounds
and to make use of the facilities. Dock reservations are
required and will be accepted on an as-available basis.
Soft drinks, beer, ice, snack foods and limited retail and safety
items are available for purchase at the gas dock.
The restaurants, porch and bars are located in the clubhouse
and are open Tuesday through Sunday. The Center Island
Complex includes a large outdoor pool and deck area,
women’s, men’s and family locker rooms, laundry facilities
with coin-operated washer and dryer, snack bar, party room,
and playground. This newly renovated facility also has a cozy
bar, a fi replace and an outdoor picnic area.
The CYC offers protected dockage for its members with an
array of yard services. The harbor manager can arrange
for services including fuel, launch, winter storage, dry sail
storage, washing, crane and forklift service and labor.
In addition, CYC offers wireless service throughout the island
and clubhouse.
www.cycrr.org
YC
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US SAILING YACHT CLUB SUMMITThe fi rst-ever US SAILING Yacht Club Summit
is just weeks away. This two-day event will take
place from April 2 to 3, at the Fairmont Hotel in
Chicago, Ill. A number of discussion subjects,
speakers, and panelist contributors have been
confi rmed for the inaugural summit. Flag offi cers,
general managers, and committee chairpersons of
yacht clubs and community sailing organizations
of all sizes from around the country are invited
to participate.
The summit, moderated by US SAILING President
Gary Jobson and a host of industry leaders,
features a number of informative seminars
and breakout sessions on the following topics:
communications, signature events, refurbishment
of clubs, information technology, community and
club collaborations, fi nancial stability, regatta
management, yacht club branding/image, junior
programs, sailing around the world, building
membership, yacht club foundation, waterfront
management, club-owned fl eet, increasing race
participation, insurance, recruiting/change of
volunteers and staff, and governance.
“It is essential that our yacht clubs provide
excellent service to their members and the sailing
community at large,” Jobson explained. “The
weekend symposium will bring together the best
innovative thinking across the country.”
America’s Cup icon Ted Turner will be issuing the
keynote address.
ussailing.org
US SAILING AWARDS HANSON MEDALS FOR RESCUES MADE ON LAKE MICHIGANUS SAILING’s Safety at Sea Committee has awarded an Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two Chicago Yacht Club sailing
instructors for rescuing two sailors on Lake Michigan on Oct. 2, 2010.
Racing at the Jimmy Talbot Memorial Regatta, a high school sailing event, had been canceled that day due to hazardous
conditions. Despite the dangers, a 14-year-old sailor and a 23-year-old coach launched a racing dinghy into the lake. Both were
wearing lifejackets. The dinghy capsized, and the younger sailor drifted away, while the coach hung on.
Observers on shore notifi ed the Chicago Yacht Club Sailing School, and directors Maggie Lumkes and Lynn Walls headed out
into the extreme conditions. They rescued the boy about 100 yards from the dinghy, and then picked up the coach.
Paramedics treated the boy for hypothermia. The following day, the coach spoke to high school sailors about his mistake,
urging them to learn from it.
offshore.ussailing.org/SAS/Hanson_Rescue_ Award.htm
Pere Pointe Marina is tucked away in a cove on the Pere Marquette Lake just off Washington Street in Ludington, Michigan.
Marina Highlights:
✦ Close to downtown Ludington.
✦ Deep water marina serving boats up to 42 feet.
✦ Electric outlets for boats.
✦ Fresh water hook-ups for boats.
✦ Wave attenuators.
✦ Clubhouse with restrooms, showers & wireless internet.
✦ Seasonal rates start at $2,375.
✦ Transient boating rates start at $37.50 per night.
✦ Premier condos available for sale.
Pere Pointe Marina350 Lakeside Dr.
Ludington, MI231-843-8100
Pere Pointe Marina
42 GLB | March/April 11
MarinasYacht Works, Inc., is a multi-faceted marine business
located on Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula on the
shores of Green Bay in the village of Sister Bay. Co-owners
Russell Forkert and Deb Duren have run the business at the
current locale since 1983, with a three-armed approach to
the local boating industry.
One branch is a full-service boatyard specializing in all
aspects of repair, ranging from outboard tune-ups to
million-dollar, large yacht retrofi ts. Repair technicians with
more than 150 years of combined experience are ready to
assist with mechanical and fi berglass repairs, painting, and
electronics sales and installation.
The marina at Sister Bay encompasses 72 slips, a 75-foot
fuel dock that dispenses gas and diesel, wall space for yachts up to 150 feet in length, on-site restaurants and a fully-stocked
ship’s chandlery.
Yacht Works also has a yacht sales division that carries several boat lines, including the Ferretti Group, Cranchi, Tiara, Pursuit,
Chris Craft, Everglades, Vicem motor yachts and Alerion Express sailboats.
Boaters heading south can also visit a Yacht Works’ sales location in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., at Harbour Towne.
yachtworks.com // (920) 854-2124
MARINA OF THE YEAR 2011Hammond Marina of Hammond, Ind.,
is the recipient of the 2011 National
Marina Day, Marina of the Year award.
Hammond Marina best exemplifi ed
the intent of the National marina Day
as a time to celebrate the value of
marinas as gateways to the nation’s
waters, and to recognize the role that
marina managers play as stewards
of the environment. Marinas across
the country chose various ways to
celebrate and the Association of
Marina Industries asked that the local
community, especially non-boaters,
be invited to the event to introduce them to boating
and educate them on the value of the marina industry
to their communities.
Hammond Marina began its celebration a day early with a
live radio broadcast. The celebration itself included a Mayor’s
ribbon cutting at Hammond Marina’s new yacht club, a boater
appreciation breakfast, children’s games, environmental and
safety exhibits, boat displays and
rides, a VIP reception, and a party
complete with fi reworks for the
community. In addition, Hammond
Marina was fully responsible for
obtaining a proclamation from the
governor of Indiana and the mayor
of hammond proclaiming June 12 as
National Marina Day.
The deciding factor in choosing
hammond Marina was their
creative means of advertising
their event and reaching out to
the entire community. The events
they held ensured that their visitors were introduced to the
marina lifestyle and water recreation. Hammond has been a
longstanding participant in National Marina Day, recognizing
the value of the day to their marina as well as the industry,
giving a positive light to what marinas do every day.
nationalmarinaday.org
MARINA PROFILE: YACHT WORKS, INC.
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MARINA PROPOSES DOCK EXPANSION
GRAND MARAIS WINS READER’S DIGEST CONTEST
NEWLY CERTIFIED CLEAN MARINAS
Vying for Internet votes with more than 9,000 other communities nationwide for cash to aid civic causes, tiny Grand Marais, with
a population of 300, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, grabbed the grand prize of $40,000 in the Reader’s Digest “We Hear
You America” contest with 1,281,724 votes logged since October.
The win was a long time coming for Grand Marais. Residents said they have tried for decades to get federal and state aid for the
town’s harbor, which sand erosion could make impassible to boats by 2012 and destroy the local economy.
The $40,000 is going to go to engineering and survey work for a breakwater that, ultimately, will cost millions of dollars, which
could come from government and foundation grants.
Boating speeds and dock lengths are concerns for neighbors
in the cicinity of a proposed marina expansion on Lake
Joseph, near Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. Stills Bay
Landing Corporation, which operates a marina on Hamill’s
Point Road in the Foot’s Bay area, has proposed increasing
its dockage at the marina.
Marina owners are asking for a dock length of 150 feet in a
zone that permits 80 feet. A dock width of 130 feet, or 75%
of the frontage, is also proposed. Currently the maximum
dock width permited is 25% of the lot frontage. However, the
municipality’s proposed comprehensive zoning bylaw would
permit a 75% frontage coverage and a dock length of 125 fet.
The marina currently has three fi nger docks with various-
sized slips, or enough capacity for 38 boats. The proposed
expansion, if approved, would allow for 50 boats or 12
additional boats. The township’s offi cial plan encourages
marina expansion, but boat speeds could be a concern in
this area.
Five Wisconsin marinas have recently been certifi ed as Clean Marinas: The Abbey
Marina (Fontana), Gaslight Pointe Marina (Racine), Lakeshore Towers (Racine),
Manitowoc Marina and SkipperBud’s Reefpoint Marina (Racine). The new Wisconsin
Clean Marina Program certifi cation process was launched in July 2010 and many
Wisconsin marinas have since taken steps to voluntarily adopt practices needed to
become certifi ed. There are now a total of nine Wisconsin-certifi ed Clean Marinas in
just fi ve months.
Marinas participating in the program adopt up to 100 “best management practices”
depending on the type of facility, ranging from docks only to full-service businesses
with fueling, storage, repair and maintenance capabilities. The marinas have typically
improved 10 to 25 practices, ranging from procedures for preventing and cleaning up gas spills to installing better hazardous
waste containment, sewage collection or hull wash water treatment systems.
Through this program, marinas will prevent pollution and protect fi sh, wildlife and public health, knowing that a cleaner
environment is important to their boating clientele, their livelihood and Wisconsin’s coastal communities. The Clean Marina
Program is a partnership between the Wisconsin Marina Association (WMA), the UW Sea Grant Institute and the UW Extension
Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center, with support from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.
There are nearly 300 marinas in the state—125 of which are located on lakes Michigan and Superior. Participating marinas
will implement practices that help cut operating costs through reducing waste disposal, conserving water and attracting new
customers who appreciate patronizing an environmentally-friendly operation.
wisconsincleanmarina.org
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CruisingUnited States Yacht Shows, Inc., is launching a
new event for aspiring and experienced cruisers:
The fi rst annual Cruisers University, from May 12
to 15, at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center,
Baltimore, Md.
The program will provide high-quality instruction in
long-range cruising. Class topics include general
cruising, master certifi cation courses in diesel maintenance
and weather forecasting, and the comprehensive Seamanship
Series. All classes will be taught by experts from respected
institutions, and will provide opportunities to meet others who
enjoy cruising.
Cruisers University is highly interactive, with a
large, in-water display of sail- and powerboats,
outfi tted for live-aboard cruising. Participants can
attend classes, enjoy equipment and systems
demonstrations, and take vessels out for sea trials.
The structure allows participants to choose from
the $450, four-day Masters Certifi cation Program
or Seamanship Series, or the $160, one-day Introduction to
Cruising Package. Each package includes breakfast, lunch
and boat demo boarding passes, while evening social events
are available for an additional fee. Special hotel and marina
rates and VIP parking are also available.
usboat.com
CRUISERS U.
The Cruising Club of America (CCA) has awarded The 2010 Rod Stephens Trophy
for Outstanding Seamanship to Alessandro Di Benedetto for his seamanship
in jury rigging a mast after being dismasted near Cape Horn on his solo, non-
stop circumnavigation on a 21-foot monohull. This award is given “for an act of
seamanship which signifi cantly contributes to the safety of a yacht, or one or more
individuals at sea.” The award was presented on March 4, by CCA Commodore
Sheila McCurdy during the club’s annual Awards Dinner at the New York Yacht Club
in Manhattan.
On Oct. 26, 2009, Di Benedetto departed from Les Sables d’Olonne, France, for his
24,000-mile voyage around the world. As he came to the last leg of the journey and
began approaching Cape Horn, he was dismasted, causing him to choose between
getting help on land or jury rigging the mast. He decided to carry on with the jury
rig. On July 22, 2010, after 268 days, 19 hours, 36 minutes and 12 seconds at sea,
Di Benedetto had completed his around-the-world voyage and set the record for
smallest boat to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation in that time.
CRUISING CLUB OF AMERICA PRESENTS 2010 OUTSTANDING SEAMANSHIP TROPHY
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BOATING THROUGH THE BACKYARDS OF FRANCEAn eight-day boating class for women
along the legendary Canal du Midi in
southwestern France is being offered
by Sea Sense, The Women’s Sailing and
Powerboating School.
The hands-on course will be taught
aboard a fully-equipped, comfortable,
modern canal barge. During the eight
days, participants will learn boat
handling, docking and anchoring,
close-quarters maneuvering, and how
to operate and traverse locks. These
skills will be learned while transiting
one of the most beautiful canals in
Europe. Sea Sense instructors who
have cruised the Midi many times will
be your guides. There will be time to
explore the countryside by foot or by
bike and to taste the region’s fi ne wine
and food.
The live aboard course is scheduled
from June 20 to 28, departing from
Trebes, France, and ending in
Narbonne. The cost is $3,395 and
includes breakfasts, lunches, snacks,
beverages and bicycles.
seasenseboating.com // (800) 332-1404
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Recreational boaters on the fi ve Great
Lakes and Great Loop waterways
have a fresh resource to enrich their
experience: a program of new “webinar”
tutorials conducted by knowledgeable
boaters discussing their subject in live,
on-screen presentations with visual
aids, and an opportunity for students
to interact with the instructor and each
other in a virtual classroom. Sessions
typically run for 60 to 90 minutes.
Participants only need a computer
with speakers and a browser (no
special software required), an Internet
connection and a desire to learn.
The Great Lakes Cruising Club School
(GLCCSchool) provides the practical
cruising pointers and insight recreational
boaters need to cruise the Great Lakes.
There are no tests, only information from
GLCC-accredited sail and power boaters
and other acknowledged experts having
fi rst-hand knowledge of their subject.
Topics include:
•Getting started cruising the Great Lakes,
•Cruising introductions for each of the
Great Lakes,
•Cruising overviews on regions within
each lake, such as Lake Huron’s North
Channel, Georgian Bay; Lake Superior’s
Apostle Islands and Isle Royale; or
popular waterways like the St. Lawrence,
Rideau or Trent-Severn canals,
•Great Lakes weather patterns and
reporting sources,
•Negotiating locks: the Welland Canal,
Trent-Severn and Sault Ste. Marie,
•Celestial navigation, in cooperation
with the U.S. Power Squadron, and
•Getting the most out of the Great Lakes
Cruising Club’s 1,400 online harbor
descriptions and other GLCC resources.
GLCCSchool.com
GREAT LAKES CRUISING CLUB LAUNCHES ON-LINE SCHOOL
46 GLB | March/April 11
Donzi Marine has committed
to participating in the 2013
Cowes (UK) to Monte Carlo
Grand Prix, becoming the
fi rst American entry in the
race. The other entrants are
from Belgium, Germany,
Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Norway, Sweden and the
United Kingdom.
The Cowes-Monte Carlo
Grand Prix will mark Donzi’s
fi rst factory-sponsored,
factory-supported offshore
race since 2002-2003,
when Team Donzi’s 38-foot
ZR Competition models
won APBA/UIM National
Championships in both the Factory II and Super Vee classes in the United States.
Donzi announced plans to build an entirely new model to race in the event: a 43-
foot, fi ve-seat ocean racer showcasing their latest technology. They are currently
reviewing the best propulsion options available for the challenge. Their entry will be
piloted by Daniel Cramphorn and Kim Collins—both of the U.K.—who own and race
the “Team 26-foot Donzi 38 ZR Competition in Europe’s Powerboat P1 motorsport
series—and Donzi’s vice president of sales, Craig Barrie, a veteran of offshore racing
both in the U.S. and abroad.
With its 2,400 nautical miles of open ocean racing, the Cowes-Monte Carlo Grand Prix is being billed as the longest and
toughest offshore powerboat race in the world. The June 2013 event will mark only the second time in history that this race has
been held.
cowestomontecarlo.com
NationalDONZI MARINE ENTERS OCEAN RACE
BILL WILL INCREASE FUNDING FOR CRITICAL MAINTENANCEU.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., introduced a bipartisan bill the week of Feb. 18 that is designed to fund critical operations and
maintenance of the nation’s harbors, including signifi cant needs in the Great Lakes System. The Harbor Maintenance Act of
2011 would require funds in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund be spent for their intended purpose rather than rerouted into the
general tax fund.
Levin introduced the bill with a bipartisan group of 12 other senators.
The Army Corps of Engineers estimates that the nation’s 59 busiest ports are available less than 35% of the time because they
are inadequately maintained.
The dredging backlog in the Great Lakes alone is estimated to cost about $200 million to address.
The Harbor Maintenance Tax and Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund were created in 1986 to fund operations and maintenance
of federal ports and harbors. The fund currently has a balance of more than $5.7 billion, but is not being fully used to address
critical maintenance needs.
The bill is S. 412 and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Alliance for Safe Navigation, whose mission it is to
raise boater awareness about the importance of up-to-date
navigational information, announced the results of a recent
survey of 7,570 recreational boaters. The survey revealed that
an alarming 64% of respondents are not concerned enough
about the accuracy of their navigational aids to seek out or
make updates.
Intended to measure the use and awareness of available
updates to navigational tools, the survey revealed a general
lack of concern among recreational boaters regarding the
accuracy of their navigational data. While most boaters
use aids such as global positioning systems, electronic
and paper charts, 79% fail to track the updates that are
necessary to maintain the accuracy of their navigational aids.
These weekly updates, called the Local Notice to Mariners,
contain critical information about changes such as shifting
shoals, moving buoys and newly submerged obstructions,
and they can be easily accessed by boaters. The survey
results indicate that boaters are not aware of how often and
drastically conditions change, and what these changes can
mean for their safety.
allianceforsafenavigation.org
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BOATERS UNCONCERNED ABOUT ACCURACY OF NAVIGATIONAL TOOLS
VOLVO PENTA AND YAMAHA MOTOR COMBINE EFFORTS
VALVTECT AND MARINEFUEL.COM FORM PARTNERSHIPValvTect Petroleum and MarineFuel.com have formed a new partnership and co-marketing agreement that enables boaters
to quickly and accurately locate ValvTect Certifi ed Marinas in the United States and the Caribbean. ValvTect supplies more
than 500 Certifi ed ValvTect Marinas across the U.S. and the Caribbean with fuels specially-formulated for marine engines and
operating conditions.
ValvTect Certifi ed Marinas can be found by browsing the MarineFuel.com real-time Marinas Directory database. Registering as
a Free Basic Member with MarineFuel.com will give boaters the opportunity to experience advanced capabilities at no charge or
obligation for 30 days.
MarineFuel.com Premium Members typically enjoy annual fuel savings of up to 50% with Fuel Dock Prices™ targeted searching.
This targeted searching dramatically increases time and money savings when boaters select locations that offer ValvTect
Marine Fuels, ethanol-free gasoline, Clean/Green Certifi ed marinas and other desired criteria for their fuel purchases.
valvtect.com // marinefuel.com
Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor are collaborating on the
development of electronic control systems for boats. This
collaboration is designed to produce technological synergies
in the increasingly important fi eld of electronics. The
companies have already decided to take things further and
conduct joint studies on ways to further extend cooperation.
The collaboration between Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor
will not include ownership but is based exclusively on
collaboration in different areas in which the companies see
opportunities for cooperation as a result of complementary
customer offerings.
Yamaha and Volvo Penta have already agreed on distribution
cooperation for Volvo Penta’s marine engines on the Japanese
market, and the parties will study if there are opportunities for
similar ways of cooperating in other markets.
In North America, Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor have
already cooperated in searching for opportunities in
marketing to individual boatbuilders, and they will continue
with related efforts.
Service, logistics and aftermarket are other areas in which
the parties would like to look at opportunities for extended
collaboration. Volvo Penta currently has a dealer network
comprising 4,000 service points all over the world. Yamaha
Motor is represented in more than 180 countries and
regions worldwide.
The existing technological collaboration will result in the
companies utilising common electronic platforms, thereby
creating the potential for synergies in terms of diagnostic
tools, skills, standardization and aftermarket services.
volvo.com // yamaha.com
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Sailing
PUERTO RICO HEINEKEN INTERNATIONAL REGATTAThe Puerto Rico Heineken International
Regatta (PRHIR), set for March 18 to 20, will
be held at the Palmas del Mar Yacht Club
in Humaco, Puerto Rico, and will showcase
racing classes that attract sailors from the
Caribbean and from around the world.
This year’s event will offer a one-day, stand-
up paddle boarding (SUP) exhibition and
competiton. Paddle boarders will have a
choice of two courses: one that starts within
the marina or a longer course that starts
at Punta Candelero and then winds through the canals of
Palmas del Mar.
Teams for the one-design J/24 and Hobie 16 fl eets will be
coming from the Dominican Republic and Mexico in order
to train for the Pan American Games, set for Guadalajara,
Mexico, this summer.
Kite-boarders from Puerto Rico and the
Dominican Republic will compete again in their
own class. There will be a mix of winward-leeward
courses for the one-design and the racing classes
and courses with reaches for the cruising classes.
Regatta festivities will begin with a Captain’s
Meeting on March 17. The fl eet will race March
18, 19 and 20, with nightly parties and an awards
ceremony on March 20.
Classes of entry to the PRHIR will include CSA
Spinnaker Racing, CSA Spinnaker Racer-Cruiser,
CSA J24, IC24, CSA Performance Cruiser, CSA Jib & Main
and Beach Cat.
The Puerto Rico International Dinghy Regatta will also be
hosted at the same time. The Snipes, Optimists, Lasers and
Laser Radials will sail right off the beach.
prheinekenregatta.com
MAGAZINE EDITOR HONORED AS 2011 SAILOR OF THE YEAR
QUANTUM TO DEVELOP NEW J BOAT DIVISIONQuantum Sail Design Group has established a new J Boat Division, which will
focus on expanding the company’s line of J Boat sails and providing global
support for J sailors. J Boat sail designer Kerry Klingler, a J/80 World and North
American Champion who has more than 23 years of experience in all aspects of
sailmaking, including 12 years of sail design, will head the program.
Ed Reynolds, president of Quantum Sail Design Group, says the focus refl ects
the company’s commitment to serving one of the largest and most active sailing communities in the world. “We recognize the
loyalty J Boat owners have for their brand and their interest in high-performance sails backed by the greatest level of expertise
and support. We believe J Boat owners deserve this level of dedication to their sailing needs, and with our already strong track
record, we are uniquely positioned to provide it.”
The Milwaukee Community Sailing Center (MCSC) has selected adventurist, world cruiser and popular sailing editor Bob
Bitchin as its 2011 Sailor of the Year. With nearly 30 years spent living aboard sailboats and cruising most of the Pacifi c and
Central America, Bob is a sailing enthusiast and editor of Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine.
In addition to publishing and editing his magazine, Bob has also authored six books and manages a podcast and TV show
reaching more than 40 million homes. He is a notable speaker at conventions and seminars throughout the country and his
web site has more than 150,000 monthly visitors.
Bitchin was honored at the annual Sailors’ Ball that was held Feb. 26 in Milwaukee. Each year, the themed Sailors’ Ball raises
thousands of dollars to provide community outreach programs for local at-risk and disadvantaged youth and those with
special needs.
The biennial 777-mile race from
Charleston Harbor, S.C., to Hamilton,
Bermuda, is scheduled to begin May 21.
The race is being run by a partnership
that includes the sailing fi rm OnDeck US
and the South Carolina Maritime Foundation.
Sailors with boats of at least 30 feet in length have a choice of
competing in one of fi ve divisions: racing, cruising (spinnaker
or non-spinnaker), double-handed or
multi-hull.
Started in 1997, this race carries on
the tradition that leads sailors from the
cobblestone streets and picturesque
waterfront of Charleston, S.C., to the beautiful Atlantic
paradise of Bermuda.
charlestonbermudarace.com
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AMERICANS TARGET LES VOILES DE ST. BARTHIt has taken only one running, its debut in 2010, for
the Les Voiles de St. Barth, which is held in the
French West Indies, to become a fi xture for
American sailors who compete on the multi-
event Caribbean racing circuit, which entices
teams from all over the world to spend part, or
all, of the winter season sailing in paradise.
For the 2011 edition of the regatta, scheduled
for April 4 to 9, two U.S. teams, Vesper/Team
Moneypenny and Rambler 100, will headline. Each
epitomizes a level of player commitment not unlike that
commanded by other serious team sports where motivation
is key and the ability to work together during a long period of
time increases the chance of success.
To date, there are 33 boats entered in fi ve classes:
Super-Maxi Yacht, Racing, Racing/Cruising, Classic,
and Racing Multihull. Notables include Mike
Slade’s 100-foot Farr design Leopard 3 (GBR), the
105-foot classic Herreshoff schooner Atrevida,
the 76-foot W-Class boat White Wings (USA), and
Patrick Demarchellier’s Swan 45 Puffy (USA).
The prizes are exceptional and include a week’s
stay at a luxury villa in St. Barth for each winner of
the Racing, Racing/Cruising, Classic, and Racing Multihull
classes. The winner of the Super-Maxi Yacht class will be
awarded a Richard Mille 028 special edition Les Voiles de St.
Barth watch by principal sponsor Richard Mille.
lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com // heinekenregatta.com
GILL NA AND TOPAZ SAILING PROMOTE NEW DINGHY GEARTopaz Sailing, the U.S. distributor of the Topper sailboats and
Gill NA, the sole distributor of Gill foul weather gear, have
teamed up to promote Gill’s new line of dinghy gear through
the “Respect the Elements™—Dinghy Style” sweepstakes.
Entries to the sweepstakes can be submitted online. The
grand prize winner will receive a free Topaz Uno Plus,
including shipping, in addition to select gear from Gill’s new
dinghy clothing line.
The new dinghy clothing line, which will be available from
Gill dealers in stores, at select West Marine stores and
online, includes contemporary dinghy smock styles that are
waterproof and breathable. There is also a new line dedicated
to the wet sailor who needs warmth and stretch during full-
immersion dinghy sailing. The entire range is graphically-
coordinated and sized for men, women and youth.
The Topaz Uno Plus sailing dinghy is part of the Topaz
Sailing System: one hull with four rig options that range
from a simple, single-hander to a new generation,
asymmetric, spinnaker sailboat.
This eight-month sweepstakes will culminate with the grand
prize being awarded at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis,
Md., in October 2011.
gillna.com
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BRIDGE MONITORFuruno’s new MU150HD and MU190HD are sleek,
fl at-panel, marine monitors that display black box
electronics. The 15-inch and 19-inch monitors
employ extremely bright, 1,000 candela, high-
effi ciency, lower power consumption LED backlit
color TFT LCD. With their low-profi le glass bezel
(8 millimeter stand-off), your helm will have an
incredibly high-tech look and feel.
$6,495 or $7,495 // (360) 834-9300 // FurunoUSA.com
GOST CLOAK SYSTEM The GOST Cloak system is designed to provide
protection from a break-in, in the critical time
gap between alarm activation and the response
team’s arrival.
The system quickly fi lls the vessel interior
with a cloud of smoke that prevents the loss
of property, confuses the thief, and forces the
intruder off the vessel.
Range from $4,299 to $5,999 // (954) 565-9898 //
gostglobal.com
WHEELEEZ® BOAT DOLLYThe Wheeleez® Boat Dolly makes moving smaller
boats manageable, even across challenging or uneven
terrain, including soft sand, mud, or marshy areas.
The Wheeleez® marine-grade frame features 24
adjustments to accommodate boats of varying lengths
and widths. In addition, there are fi ve wheel options to
meet the needs of varying terrains and payloads.
Range from $541 to $703 // (800) 369-1390 // wheeleez.com
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DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYERThe new, thin, IP-4-rated Digital Media
Player from Aquatic AV can be fl ush-
mounted on almost any fl at surface. This
new waterproof, multi-functional, marine,
digital, audio/video media player can be
installed onboard where other systems
can’t. It incorporates full iPod/iPhone, USB
and Sirius/XM tuner user interface ability.
There is also an optional, waterproof,
wireless remote with a range of 50 feet.
$390 // (408) 559-1668 // aquaticav.com
ANTI-CHAFE TAPEDr. Shrink’s Anti-Chafe Tape provides a tight and durable
barrier to prevent scratching and chafi ng where shrink
wrap touches the gelcoat, paint, graphics or Plexiglass.
The tape also features ultraviolet protection. It is
available in widths from 3 inches to 24 inches, with rolls
of up to 1,000 feet of tape.
Range from $30 to $120.75 // dr-shrink.com
PORTABLE OVENWith the OM4500 Omnia Oven, owners can
now prepare baked dishes in less space than a
conventional oven uses. Measuring 10.5 inches in
diameter and 5.5 inches in height, the compact stove
top oven weighs only 1.1 lbs.
The Omnia cooks food evenly on gas stoves, alcohol
stoves and electric hotplates. It includes a 2.1-quart
aluminum dish, treated steel base plate and an
aluminum lid.
$79.95 // (941) 355-4488 // contoure.com
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PORT-O-FLUSH JR.Designed especially for do-it-yourself,
routine fl ushing of onboard water-cooled
equipment, the easy-to-use Port-O-Flush
Jr. comes complete with 120-volt pump
hoses and adapters in a 5-gallon bucket.
Port-O-Flush Jr. helps to quickly and
safely clean onboard, small-to-medium-
sized diesel engines, refrigerators and
air conditioners.
$380.95 // (954) 987-2722 // trac-online.com
WAVEBLADE BARNACLE REMOVERThe new Waveblade Power Barnacle Remover
effortlessly removes biofouling from any type of hull
surface, propeller, shaft, drive and trim tab—above
or below the waterline. The compact, lightweight
hand tool removes fouling in a fraction of the time
that traditional methods would take, leaving bottom
paint intact with no damage to the surface.
Also included standard in the starter kit is a fl at
chisel scraper.
$399 // (877) 895-WAVE // waveblade.com
PROLONG’S EP-2 GREASE Prolong Extreme High Performance Multi-Purpose Grease is a
premium formulation that effectively resists extreme pressure to
provide superior lubrication and surface protection. This stays in
place when boat trailers are repeatedly submerged in either salt
or fresh water, requiring less grease for the job and helping to
reduce the need to repack trailer bearings.
$10.90 // (800) 540-LUBE // prolong.com/I_ EP2_Grease.html
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YACHTSMAN MOTOR MOUNT SERIESThermoboat’s new Yachtsman motor mount series is
designed for use aboard sail- and powerboats, and reduces
engine vibrations by up to 95%.
Yachtsman’s durable motor mounts eliminate the need for
adjustments over time, and are also oil- and fuel-resistant.
With a tensile strength equal to 7,500 pounds per square
inch, Yachtsman mounts’ failsafe design ensures that they
will never degrade or fail.
Range from $116 to $323 // (888) 769-8495 // thermoboat.com
OCTANE BOOST ValvTect Octane Boost can increase gasoline octane up to
two full octane numbers, which is important because high-
performance marine engines need higher octane fuels. It is
approved for all two- and four-cycle marine engines.
ValvTect Octane Boost also contains premium gasoline
detergent that keeps injectors, carburetors and valves
clean, that improves overall engine performance and that
can reduce fuel consumption.
$19.99 // (800) 728-8258 // valvtect.com
MAX COR CF Awlgrip’s Controlled Fusion (CF) technology is now
available in Max Cor CF for aluminum yacht fairing
systems. Max Cor CF is environmentally-friendly, without
hazardous chromate chemicals and with VOC compliance
for North America.
CF is a chemical system that offers extended re-coat
times and excellent substrate adhesion, and removes
the need for sanding prior to applying the next coat.
It ensures a tightly-fused layer between the CF-based
coating and the next coat.
(888) 355-3090 // awlgrip.com
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POWERBOATS20’ Dusky CC: With a newer 200 Yamaha OB and trailer. Ask for Ed: (315) 587-9767. $5K.
30’ 1986 Sea Ray Express Cruiser: Nice. A/C, full camper canvas, stereo, galley, sleeps 4, head, shower. Twin inboards. (321) 956-0960.
Rinker 342: Lake use only. 100 hours on twin Volvos, generator much less. Fully factory-equipped, professionally maintained and operated. (812) 306-6176. Asking $95,000.
35’ 1996 Carver 330 Mariner: 35 feet of meticulously serviced and maintained boat! Too many amazing features for this ad. Call (321) 956-0960.
MISCELLANEOUSCustom Built Wood Boats: Either power or sail. Just fi nished beautiful 16’ power runabout. Call (216) 856-9477 for additional information.
BOAT TRANSPORTATIONMOVE YOUR BOAT WORRY FREEON OUR AIR RIDE TRAILER
Free Quotes! Dave’s Marine Transport.Toll Free: (866) 814-DAVE (3283)www.davesmarinetransport.com
New Chris Craft Boats WYI Price Retail2010 28 Launch w/Twin 320 HP Volvo 5.7 L GXi EVC $136,900 $194,0122009 25 Corsair w/375 HP Volvo 8.1L GI MPI DP $89,900 $125,1842009 22 Corsair 3 w/20 HP Volvo 5.7 GXI MPI DP $65,900 $90,567
New Pursuit Boat
2011 DC 265 w/Single 350 HP Yamaha $114,988 $120,9152011 CC 230 w/Single 250 HP Yamaha & trailer $91,797 $96,529
New Tiara Yacht
2010 3900 Sovran w/Twin 370 HP Volvo IPS 500s $599,000 $690,5052011 3100 Open w/Twin 375 HP Crusader 6.0L MPI $281,447 $295,768
New Lund Boat
2008 A-14 w/Trailer $2,395 $2,826
New Dinghies
2010 11’2” Walker Bay 340 Genesis $3,800 $4,3002008 10’2” Zodiac C 310 S $1,249 $1,9502006 10’2” Zodiac Zoom 310 AER w/Bimini $1,150 $1,550
New Mercury Outboards
2008 4 HP 4 ST $1,3552006 5 HP 4 ST $1,665
Used & Brokeraged Powerboats
1959 18’ Chris Craft Continental, 283 HP Chris Craft Marine I/B & trailer $19,900
2001 21’ Boston Whaler Outrage, 200 HP Mercury Optimax & trailer $29,9002005 22’ Chris Craft Launch Walk-Thru Transom,
Mercruiser 300 HP 350 MAG Bravo III $46,9001988 25’ Sea Ray 25 Sorrento, Single 454 Mercruiser 7.4L & trailer $9,9001998 25’ Crownline 225 BR, Single 330 HP Mercruiser 454 & trailer $13,9001994 27’ Tiara 2700 Open, Twin 5.7L Mercruiser I/B (Low Hours) $59,9002008 28’ Chris Craft 28 Launch, Twin 320 HP Mercruiser
MX 6.2 MPI Bravo III $99,0001999 31’ Tiara 31 Open, Twin 350 HP Crusader 7.4 L I/B $119,9001986 32’ Wellcraft St. Tropez 3200, Twin 350 HP Crusader I/B $29,900
Yacht Works Inc.
P.O. Box 199
10967 North Bay Shore Drive
Sister Bay, Wi 54234
920-854-2124
920-854-2174 Fax
Yacht Sale Sister Bay
P.O. Box 199
10967 North Bay Shore Drive
Sister Bay, Wi 54234
920-854-9090
920-854-4788 Fax
Yacht Works, Inc.FULL SERVICE
MARINA • BOAT YARD
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WISCONSINMARCH 25-26Ghost Ships FestivalWyndham Milwaukee Airport & Convention CenterMilwaukeeghostships.org
MARCH 26-27Great Northwoods Spring Sports ShowLake of the Torches Resort CasinoLac du Flambeaufishingboatingoutdoor.com
CANADAMARCH 10-13Salon du Bateau de QuebecCentre de FoiresQuebec City, Quebecsportshows.ca
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