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Volume 1 Issue 2 Circulation 12,000 erfrrolt Ncws UJhat's Inside Community Calendar Tide Table Waterfront Map t *Pompano's Neu Reef SLUWeek of the Ocean r Windsurfing "- -'W- lomen's Yacht Racing Marine Electrical Tin Boots & Free Spirits Czech Sea Scouts -' 320 S.W. 2nd St. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 (305) 524-9450 April/May 1984 ~h15C~5~M~b'5~ ~KZISSITrnY HnrHSYII~LM WATERFRONT NEWS e u--l- -.aF-m" B -P~~ "WATERSHIP DOWN" by Moreland Gamble-Swift POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA (around 10:00 a.m.) The WATERFRONT NEWS has sent photographer Greg Dellinger and me to cover the sinking of the 435 foot freighter, the S.S. LOWRANCE (formerly the MAZON) off Pompano Beach in about 210 feet of Atlantic Ocean water, one and one-half miles offshore. We're aboard the HELEN S., a 65 foot drift fishing boat helmed and owned by Captain Tom Hal. All us press type people who could not pull the strings for rides on the Goodyear Blimp or a helicopter are on this, the "press boat." One of Captain Hall's mates, Joe Hampton, shows us ...-.... .. "" me waiting to depart. Joe gives us a bnet overview o mine fishing packages this boat the larger HELEN S. VI has to offer. (10:30 a.m.) Helen S. is underway, proceeding north on the Introcoastal Waterway towards Hillsboro Inlet. Captain Chuck Clark, who assists Captain Hall, is on the port bow with me. We are discussing how waters off Pompano Beach all the way down to the Keys are becoming "fished out". This new artificial reef (the soon to be sunk freighter) should improve the fishing environment around Pompano within days, drawing the likes of grouper, snapper, amber- jack, blue runners, dolphin, and saifish. Still, the effects of dredging, overfishing, urbanization, and the destruction of the mangroves along the now seawalled inland and intracoastal waterways wig continue to be felt by the fish and those humans depending upon them. Chuck points out rare pockets of mangrove among the docks and wals, explaining how the mangrove act as natural filtration systems, passing by as we ply to the north. (10:45 a.m.) We have made Hilsboro Inlet; the lighthouse is off our port beam ard then to our stern as Captain Hul swings HELEN S. around to a roughly southern course. Definitely a festive atmosphere is de- veloping as we share the Inlet and now our course with boats of al types and sizes. The press mingles comparing -notes, preparing cameras and other equipment, some jockeying for better vantage points In anticipation. Greg has made it to HELEN S.'s upperdeck with scores of his camera-toting colleagues. (11:00 a.m.) I am swapping business cards with my cohorts on the bow when the outline of the LOWRANCE Is sighted dead ahead. Immediately there is a mood change and I find myself in an "Ishmael" mindset (excuse me, Mr. Melville). As LOWRANCE and HELEN S. draw closer one can make out the former with a following, a flotilla of near- ly a thousand vessels coming from the south. Is this a funeral or'a festival, public execution or a family outing, a death or a birth? (11:10 a.m.) The HELEN S. Intercepts the LOWRANCE and draws the attention of Broward Sheriffs Deputies in a launch escorting the freighter in tow behind the tugboat FORT LAUDERDALE. Captain Hall clocks HELEN S. around the stern of LOWRANCE and then abeam her, off the freighter's starboard. A veteran print reporter comments on the parallels be- tween this scene and one off Newport, Rhode Island (last fall's America's Cup), as the tug and LOWRANCE find their marks between red buoys due east of the Pompano Beach watertower. An almost ghoulish school of boats encircles LOWRANCE and the tug as Coast Guard, Florida Marine Patrol, and the Broward County Sheriffs craft practice crowd control. "Move your boats back 1000 yards." Reluctant boaters back off to the refrain heard over and over gain, "Move your boats back another 200 yards. The navy won't set the explosive until you move back 200 yards" (12:15 p.m.) Waiting. The sun is bright and burning away the morning's chill. Seagulls mingle in the sky with the blimp, whirly-birds, and what appears to be the hint of a smog haze over the aureole of idling boats. "Where's the Reef?" a play on that over-used commercial and political question, and the theme of a commemorative t-shirt made for this media event takes on new signifi- cance as things fall behind schedule and deadlines loomed on the horizons of many journalistic minds. But who ever heard of boats sinking on time or news events respecting copy deadlines? (12:30 p.m.) The crew of HELEN S. serves us spiked punch to lube our patience. The skipper of the LOWRANCE, Captain Vittorio A. Forgiadni, completes his last watch on his charge and can be observed surveying her from the aft deck, as the Navy frogmen from the SEAL team cap the 200 pounds of plastic explosives. A Moun- tain Dew can tossed from one of the onlookers' boats takes on water and sinks in a prelude to what is to follow. HN one notices. OLD FREIGHTER FORMS LARGEST ARTIFICIAL REEF ON EAST COAST POMPANO BEACH, FL When there is no war in- volved, it takes more than loose lips to sink a ship. That is especially true, when the sinking is to be inten- tional, and involves several thousands of dollars, many governmental agencies, hundreds of volunteer laborers, civic and service clubs galore, a leading electronics firm, a fishing rodeo, and even the U.S. Navy. It took place March 31 when the S.S. Lowrance was towed to sea off the coast of Pompano Beach and sunk to form the largest artificial fishing reef ever established on the East Coast. Formerly the Mazon, the 435-foot steel-huled freighter which was docked at nearby Port Everglades for the last three years, was renamed for the principal sponsor of the project Lowrance Electronics, Inc., of Tulsa, OK. The reef it creates will be called the "Lowrence Reef,", located one-and-one-haif miles off the coast at Pompano Beach. The project, hailed as a major conservation effort by environmental, fishing and marine groups, was initiated more than a year ago by the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. The group hosts one of the nation's largest saltwater fishing tournaments each year, and has spon- sored a number of marine research and artificial reef pro- jects. The projects are designed to enhance and re-estab- lish fishing for many saltwater species. Wade Horn, chairman of the rodeo, said the final hurdle in establishing the reef came recently when the Broward County Commission voted to authorize expenditure of $20,000 to be used for construction of the reef, allowing volunteer workers to free the ship of oil and debris. Cleaning and repainting of the ship was completed through the efforts of many volunteer workers, a Boy Scout troop, and local firms which donated cranes, trucks, and cleaning equipment for the arduous task. At the same time, Horn announced that representatives of the U.S. Navy Seals demolition team, from Norfolk, VA., visited the city and the ship to determine steps and pro- cedures necessary to sink the vessel. : . The LOWRANCE rotates round its anchor line with a current pushing her around. The tug noses her around to the other extreme so that the current will push her back into the desired bow-to-the-north, stern-to-the-south posi- tion. (1:01 p.m.) A red flare is seen burning from the aft deck of the LOWRANCE. The SEALs and Captain Forglarini have safely been evacuated onto a Coast Guard launch which is rapidly withdrawing from the proximity of the freighter. (1:11 p.m.) A red smoke bomb is Ignited from the Coast Guard launch. Spectators pause from downing their punch. Cameraman tense in a firing squad stance. (1:13 p.m.) Black smoke, followed a second or two later by something like three rapid-fire explosions is seen and are heard from the LOWRANCE. The explosions seem not to be that loud. A few moments of doubt arise: Mis- fires? Miscalculations? (1:15 p.m.) The LOWRANCE is slowly listing forward, the stern and rudder increasingly exposed. Murmurs of sadness, followed by reflections of "better this than scrap." Horn said the Hvide Shipping Company of Port Everglades volunteered two large tugs to tow the ship into pace, where Navy divers sunk it by placing charges on the hull below the waterline. Welders torched huge holes above waterline prior to its being towed to the site, so that it would sink straight down and create "the best reef pos- sible." The ship is 55 feet wide, with a superstructure exten- ding 65 feet high. Steve Somerville, an engineer and artificial reef coordinator for Broward County's Quality Control Board, termed the project "a once in a lifetime opportunity." "Many fisheries, marine, environmental and conserva- tion groups have joined forces to make the project a reali- ty," he said. "it's not often that they are united in a single effort, but this one has had the cooperation and support of all." Somerville was in charge of the clean-up campaign on the ship, which he said wat "an awesome undertaking." More than 30,000 gallons of water and oi were pumped from the freighter's five holds, he said, with 3000 gallons of oil recovered and sold. "More than 10 truckloads of trash and debris were hauled from the ship last week," he stated, "with addi- tional cleanup to be accomplished before it can be in- spected and approved for sinking by the U.S. Coast Guard. "Al the cleanup has been by volunteer people, firms and groups," Somerville said. "They have been tremen- dous, working seven days a week." L,.wraice one of the world's largest electronic firms and a leading maker of compA60i li m i( N8w: ed the final $20,000 necessary to fund the $45,000 pirO ject. it is one of four major conservation efforts being made this year by the company, according to Darrel J. Low- rance, president of the Tulsa firm. "Through these efforts, we wil contribute more than $100,000 in 1984 to fisheries conservation," he said. "It is our way of contributing to the resources both salt- water and freshwater fisheries which have been instru- mental in making our company one of America's true suc- cess stories." The company is also a major sponsor of the annual Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. (1:17 p.m.) The bow is submerged now and the seas are entering the large holes cut into the freighter's top- sides. Her descent rate is rapidly increasing now. The stern is completely exposed and the LOWRANCE Is begin- ning to take on that classic TITANIC pose. (1:19 p.m.) The bow of the 435 foot huH apparently finds the ocean bottom 210 feet below as the LOWRANCE is in a head stand, pausing momentarily In its rapid sflde. She now eases her stern more slowly towards the bot- tom. The lighthouse in the foreground. (2:20 p.m.) The stern is now just submerging to a herald of whale-like spoutings of spray and air gushing from the huH to the surface and above. The seas around the sinking hull have become a light blue with air bubbles like a spring. The fleet sound their horns. (Later) Back on shore, at a Bar-Be-Que thrown by the Lowrance Company and other parties with interests In the new reef, Captain Hall of the HELEN S. talks of all this as "just the beginning." Steve Summerville, an engineer with the Broward County Environmental Quality Control Board and the man who was the prime catalyst behind this artificial reef project, talks of sinking derelict oil plat- forms. If only co-existing problems like a rusting hulk at Port Everglades and a need for a reef at Pompano Beach could be married more often to produce such constructive solutions as in this instance. Finally, the old freighter and now reefs former Captain Forgiarini tries to comfort a grandson and talks of taking a vacation. Then he turns his thoughts one and one-hal miles to the east saying, "She was beautiful... She wen down just like a lady... Like we wanted ... She's goinr to be serving the sea for a long time!" COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR'S MAILBAG Dear Boaters... MANATEES NEED YOUR HELP lorida's OFFICIAL marine mammal Is endangered it could become extinct Manatees are fascinating gentle creatures who must surface to breathe. They are very large, slow-moving vegetarians, feeding just below the surface on submerged plants. Living around the Florida coast manatees come into In- land waterways In winter since they cannot survive cold ocean temperatures... Here they meet the deadly propel- lrn of speeding boats the number one cause of death. A law was passed July 1978 making it mandatory for boaters to reduce speed in critical habitats Nov. 15 through March 31. However, in Ft Lauderdale area WATCH OUT FOR MANATEES ALL YEAR AROUND. We have a herd of about 100 who stay here the year around. Manatees are also protected by the Federal Marine Mam- mal Protection Act of 1972 and by the Endangered Spe- cies Act of 1973. Attention Fishermen ... Monofilament Ine often gets wrapped around manatees' front flippers and fish hooks are found embedded In their ips. PLEASE do not discard tangled Nne Into Florida waters... Thank youllll There Is a state manatee Information center. Please cal the Florida Marine Patrol and report any harassment, In- jury or death of a manatee you may observe. TOLL FREE 1-800-342-1821. Thank you ... Sincerely, Jacquelne Beeson Fort Lauderdale DEAR EDITOR, My position on proposed increased costs to lease state owned submerged lands - The revised rates Indicate a likely Increase of 300%. That means If one facility pays $2500 annual lease cost to the state, the cost would rise to $10,000 per year. This is exorbitant! I strongly recommend an increase somewhere between 50% and 100%; NOT 300%. Richard F. Zed The Venetian Condo., Inc. 1 VOLUME ONE ISSUE TWO Copyright by Ziegler Publishing Co.. Inc. 1984 APRIL/MAY 1984 WATERFRONT NEWS 320 S.W. 2nd Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: (305) 524-9450 Published by Ziegler Publishing Co., Inc. Editor: John Ziegler Illustrators: Teri Cheney Laurie Cahill Julie Gepfrich Photographer: Greg Dellinger Carriers: Tom Gepfrich Craig Merry Jason -Welles Lee Jensen Andrew Moyes Swen Neufeld Bud Alcott Matt Moore Scott Moore Fred Castonguay Darin Gleichman Todd Clarke Kelly Alcott Jeff Prosje Devon Ziegler Patrick Gillis Printers: Prestige Printing Sir Speedy Printing Center FLORIDA LIGHTHOUSES (FORT LAUDERDALE, FL March 23) "Florda Lighthouses" will be the subject of the next History Pro- gram at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Museum, 219 S.W. 2nd Avenue, at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11. Guest speaker Hibbard Casselberry will present a side program and discuss his extensive research into Florida's maritime heritage and its unique lghthouses. His pre- sentation features accounts of numerous beacons along Florda's long coastline, Including Broward's own Hllsboro Light, one of the most powerful on the Atlantic coast. Admission is free to Histrical Society members, $1.00 for non-members. Seating is limited, so please reserve a space by caing the Historical Society at 463-4431. COUNCIL OF FORT LAUDERDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION by Jack Allenby The monthly business meeting of the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, an umbrella group for all civic associations in Fort Lauderdale, was held on Wednesday, March 14th. A report was given by School Ioard Member Mr. Samuels on the recent meeting, regarding the closing of some schools in the area. This Issue is a complicated one and causes great concern to parents and students alike. The Council pointed out that it had taken a stand as long as three years ago opposing the closing of any schools within the City of Fort Lauderdale. A proposal to allow space on the beach for sailing clubs to tie down boats was defeated when put to the vote. However, this Idea is under review by the Parks & Rec. Div. The counsel fel, however, that the beach belongs to Its citizens as a whole. A slate of officers was presented for election and the floor was opened for any further nominations. There being none, the counsel elected those persons recommended by the Nominating Committee. A review of the Council's by-laws took place and some changes were recommended and will be discussed and voted upon at the next meeting. A CRIME ALERT report was given by Joyce Qulnby and Sail Boat Bend was thanked and complimented for having its Block Captains in place.. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM The Site Selection Committee did a Tour of some of the Ft. Lauderdale neighborhoods last Friday (March 23rd). Sail Boat Bend and also Riverside Park were included. Thanks to Candy Thomas and Nancy Edeistien for giving of their time and doing a great P.R. Job for their areas. (Sail Boat Bend and Riverside). TARPON RIVER NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZES CIVIC ASSOCIATION by Sue Whelan Residents of a Southwest section of Fort Lauderdale met Thursday, March 22, to form a civic association in their area. Fifty neighbors attended the meeting, or- ganized and chaired by Jim Naugle, home owner, who is active in city civic affairs. The Tarpon River Civic As- sociation proposed boundaries are Davie Blvd. on the South, the F.C.C. Railroad tracks on the East, and the New River on the North and West Mayor pro tern Virginia Young addressed the group, stressing the importance of active civic associations and praising them for their interest, pride and future of their neighborhood. State Representative Ann MacKenzie encouraged members to get involved. She and Staff Member Maryann Idon urged neighbors to contact local officials who need voter input. Joyce Quinby, President of the Nurml Isles Civic Association, represented the Crime Alert program. Other topics Involved neighborhood schools, beautification and property values. The next meeting wil be held April 24, 7:30 P.M. at the Calvary Presbyterian Chruch, 706 Southwest 6th Street. For more information cal Jim Naugle, 463-4706 days, 525-4095 nights. FORT LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION MAY DISCUSS LIVE-ABOARD ORDINANCE APRIL 17th Proposed Live-aboard Ordinance revisions will Ikely be submitted to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission for con- ference discussion at the commission's meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 1984. This is according to an internal city memo from Assistant City Attorney Tom Ansbro. The Fort Lauderdale City staff has spent the past winter "fine tuning" the draft ordinance revisions recommended by the city's Planning and Zoning Board last fai. Changes had to be made to proposed sanitation regulations that would have required ilve-aboard vessels or floating homes to be connected with the city's sanitary sewer system. U.S. Coast Guard attorneys have advised Fort Lauderdale that such regulations are pre-empted by Title 33 of the U.S. Code, Section 1322. This means that sewer hook- ups cannot be required and "certified marine sanitation devices are permitted in connection with habitation aboard any vessel located in a navigable waterway." Waterways located in Fort Lauderdale (unless landlocked, such as a lake) would be considered "navigable" water- ways for federal purposes. There is some doubt as to whether a "floating home" is, or must be, considered a "vessel" under federal law. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission meets in con- ference at the City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, at 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 17th. The agenda for the conference meeting should be available to the public late in the after- noon on the Friday proceeding the meeting date (in this case: Aprill3th) at the City Clerk's office. FT. LAUDERDALE WATERWAY DREDGING PROGRESS According to the City of Fort Lauderdale Engineers, dredging of seven canals has been compelted or is currently being done. Waterways already dredged include: Rio Verde (between NE 17 St. and NE 18 St.), Rio de Sota (Aquavlsta Blvd. and NE 3 St.), Rio Aragon (Pelican Dr. and Castilla Island), Rio Castilla (Castilla Island and Del Mar PI.), and Rio Placid (Solar Isle and Riveira Isle). Rio Del Mar (between Del Mar PI. and E. Las Olas Blvd.) and Rio Coral (Solar isle and Flamingo Dr.) are canals currently be- ing dredged by the city. Dredging has been funded and will get underway soon on six canals connecting with the south fork of New River between SW 18 Avenue and SW 23 Terrace, and Sospiro Canal between SE 17th Avenue and Mola Avenue. These fourteen waterways make up the city's Water Dredging Priority 2. A group of ten canals (including five on the north fork of the New River between SW 2nd Street and SW 5th Place) compose Priority H-A. The City of Fort Lauderdale has accepted bids on this dredging project and the city commission will consider them in April. Three canals on the south fork of New River (one between 5th Ct. and SW 5th PI., Kingfish Canal and Crevall Canal), Karen Canal (be- tween Gordon Road and Hendricks Isle), and Rio Giraldo Canal off the Introcoastal Waterway between NE 2nd Street and NE 3rd Street. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY OFFERS BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP CLASS A 13 lesson, 5 week Boating Skils and Seamanship Class wi start Monday, April 23, 1984, 8 10 p.m. at McVey House, 601 Seabreeze Avenue, Ft Lauderdale. The course is free. There wil be a smal charge for text- book and materials. This Pubic Education Course will be conducted by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotila 32. It is to pro- vide basic knowledge to pleasure boaters and thereby en- hance their safety and enjoyment while boating. Family participation is encourage. For Information cal: Bertha Adler, 524-2294; or 463-0034. I THE BULLETIN BOARD FLORIDA OFFSHORE MULTIHULL ASSOCIATION is sponsoring an open class (no handi- capped) multihull REGATTA, April 21st and 22nd. Saturday the fleet will race from Dinner key to Ragged Key, rafting at Ragged Key for the night. Noon, Sun- day the final leg will bring them back to Dinner Key.Call 975-8595 for info. CATALINA SAILING CLUB- The 2nd race of the 1st series was held 3/25/84 and the winners were: 1st Place, Second Wind, skippered by Harold Buckles; 2nd Place, Tranquility, Thomas Brand; and 3rd, Blue Haven, Gary Roberts. Our congrat- ulations to the crews for an outstand- ing performance. Don't Forget!!! The Easter Egg and Matzo Hunt at T.Y. Park on 4/14...and the annual Easter Cruise on 4/21 to No Name Harbor on Key Biscayne. Call Tom Brand at 973-9341 for details. GALLIGAN's LAKESIDE MARINA, 7848 South Dixie Hwy. in Hypoluxo was sold for $3.6 million to WMJB Marine Inc. Ray Corona and Alene Exton were seri- ously hurt when the boat "Ray of Sun- shine" burst into flames about 11 p.m., March 25th at a Watson Island boat dock. FLOTTILLA 32 USCGAUX will have an evening of discussion as to what boat- ers should do with their boats when there is a Hurricane Watch, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2nd at the USCGAUX Base, Mc Vey House, 601 Seabreeze (next to Swimming Hall of Fame). For more call 463-0034. For information about the HOLLYWOOD AMATEUR RADIO CLUB call 652-8869. Dania's MARINE FLEA MARKET, May 4-6, at the Dania Jai Fronton. Over 250 booths. The country's largest nautic- al swap shop. Look for WATERFRONT NEWS' booth. II-, I, HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK runs May 13 19. FLORIDA LIGHTHOUSES will be the subject of Hibbard Casselberry's presentation, 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 11th at the Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Museum, 219 SW 2nd Avenue. Call 463-4431 for more about either of these events WOMEN's YACHT RACING ASSOCIATION- for more information contact April Moore, President, at 1-856-8216, or in Bro- ward call Leanne Williams at 973-7892. illa ARRIVE ALIVE by Corinne Rich When taking loved ones out for boating Respect them respect yourself Have your boat routinely checked for safety A member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary can help Remember Florida waterways can have congestion So adhere to the rules of the road Learn what navigational aids stand for And on the boat don't overload Give respect to the Florida Marine Patrol They police the waterways for you Ticketing the negligent skipper Protecting the seas precious resources too Give respect to the Coast Guard Who risk their lives for you Going out in all kinds of weather To perform search and rescue Most of all give respect to the sea She always gets her way Her moods are affected by weather Sometimes they change each day She'll take that ignorant sailor And toss him around a bit Teaching him a lesson And one that will never quit The sea is there for enjoyment and education She is there for our survival She wants each and everyone to be A friend not a rival Common sense should tell us ARRIVE ALIVE apples to the waterways as well Don't let your weekend boating trip Turn into a journey of hell S Keep safe boating the wonderful, often exhilarating Experience it can be There are so many things one can do on a boat As many as A to Z BOATS & YACHTS HAND WAXED PROFESSIONAL AUTO GROOMING C 4CAR SPA HAND WASH & WAX COMPLETE DETAILING A j." CARPET SHAMPOOING ENGINE CLEANING *PICK-UP & DELIVERY 1700 E. Commercial Blvd 928-001 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 CABLE MARINE INC Our qualified people make the difference ........ PLEASE CALL ONE OF OUR LOCA TIONS FOR FREE ESTIMA TES Offering The Following Professional Service -To The Yacht Owner: 3 3ROWARD COUNTY TO CELEBRATE FIFTH ANNUAL WEEK OF THE OCEAN APRIL/ MAY- Broward County and the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area will focus their attention on the ocean once again this year when the 5th Annual Week of the Ocean takes place, April 26-May 6, a date which includes National Week of the Ocean. Local events include the Ft. Lauderdale Billfishing Tournament; a school i marine fair seafood and project compe- tition; a reefs and shores seminar; scuba one-on-ones; a gondola parade; several seafood samplings; snorkling at John U. Lloyd State Park; and Mar- itime Day at the Broward County Main Library.(See the Community Calendar for specific dates or call 462-5573 for details.) Three convenient locations to erve you. ~ Stabilizer Services Custom Interiors Enclosures Flying Bridges Custom Carpentry Outfitting Fiberglas Repairs " Restoration of Fir~e or Water Damage " Secure Undercover Storage " Electrical Services " Engine Work " Welding " Hydraulics "~ Refinishing e Bottom Work Ft. Lauderdale 1517 S. E. I 6th Street (30S) 462-2822 40-Ton Lift Palm Beach Gardens PGA Blvd. & Intracoastal (305)(627-0440 60-Ton Lift Ft. Lauderdale 2491 Highway 84 (305) 587-4000 80-Ton Lift FISHING POMPANO BEACH FISHING RODEO: May 18 20 Sport and drift fishing enthusiasts are marking their calendars for May 18 20, 1984 the dates for the 19th Annual $250,000 Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. The Rodeo Is a three-day fishing tournament In the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Pompano Beach. Anglers travel from many parts of the country to vie for more than 200 different awards (cash, trophies, merchandise). Cost to enter the sportfishing division (from private or charter boats) Is $110 per angler. Drlftfishing enthusiasts com- pete in their own division from commercial drift boats. En- try fee is $85 plus price of daily fishing trips. With each entry an angler receives a Rodeo t-shirt, cap, awards ban- quet ticket and numerous sample items in his or her angler kit. Activities begin on Thursday evening, May 17, with final registration of anglers at spacious Pompano Park Harness Raceway. Anglers receive their angler kits, discuss the rules, inspect the numerous trophies and awards on display and enjoy the free hors d'oeuvres while planning their strategy to catch a blue marlin, a white marlin and a sailfish. The first angler to do so will win the MILLER HIGH LIFE $100,000 GRAND SLAM Friday through Sunday all boats ranging from 15' and up head out Hillsboro Inlet for the 8:00 a.m. "Bimini start." Each afternoon anglers bring In their catches of eligible fish (blue marlin, white marin, sailfish, dolphin, wahoo and king mackerel) to one of four weighing sta- tions. A point per pound is awarded, and al non-blfilsh carry a 15 Ib. minimum weight. Sunday evening everyone gathers at Pompano Park again for a bountiful buffet and presentation of awards. Top high-point anger takes home $10,000 from LOW- RANCE ELECTRONICS. Cash totaling $24,400 is then divided between; the next seven large boat anglers (boats' 26' and over) and seven small boat anglers (boats under 26). An angler has over 160 ways to regain his entry fee. Beautiful trophies, cash prizes and merchandise are awarded to top females, juniors, families as wel as heaviest three fish caught of the six eligible species. Anglers not catching any eligible fish shouldn't be upset. They are eligible by way of their entry to win DELTA AIR LINES' $5,000 first-class trip for two to San Francisco at the end of the banquet (must be present to win). Anglers traveling to Pompano Beach will find excellent off-season rates and accommodations at oceanside hotels. Dockage for boats is also available at marinas con- venient to Hillsboro Inlet. Anglers trallering boats can leave their boats and trailers each night at Alsdorf Park Boat Launch. The park is located three blocks from the Palm-Aire Lucaya Beach Hotel the Rodeo's host hotel. The Lucaya, located on the beach, is convenient to restaurants and shopping for non-angler coming for the Rodeo. MR. & MRS. FISH AT THE SWIMMING HALL OF FAME by Swen Neufeidt (age ten) MR. & MRS. FISH was an educational play. It was main- ly for children nine or under. It was based on undersea life and focused on whales. Mr. & Mrs. Fish were also telling about how a plant and animals can hold rocks or coral in a storm. It was one hour and forty-five minutes long. On a grading bar if one to five stars, I would rate it *** PROPER LICENSING IMPORTANT TO CHARTER OPERATORS BY Paul McElroy Ever have the urge to charter your boat and be called "Captain"? There seems to be a mystique about the charter captain that is hard to explain, Chartering is serious business because of the potential liability existing in case of an accident or injury. Also, the charter boat operator is expected to know how to handle his boat under emergency conditions. In addition, if the charter is lor fishing the captain is expected to produce fish. Many boaters don't realize that according to Coast Guard definitions, simply offering to bring food or re- freshments along for the captain on an outing can mean making the boat a "vessel for hire." This includes paying for the gas as a friendly gesture for your friend or neighbor as a token of thanks or simply helping out with the expen- ses for a day. Along with the definition of a "vessel for hire" goes along the liability in case of injury. Also, the owner/operator is subject to a fine or penalty if he gets caught operating without the proper license. But more im- portant is the fact that he may not have adequate insur- ance protection or clearly know the "Rules of the Road" or the basics of safety and operation. Chartering can be a lucrative business for both the enterprising fisherman or boater who wants to make his boat pay off. However, if not properly licensed and covered by insurance, personal injury or property damage can outweigh the profit. If you are planning on chartering a boat to go out cruis- ing or fishing be certain that your boat captain is properly licensed and insured before you leave the dock. Cap- tains that belong to a local charter boat associa- tion will be qualified, but watch out for the one that is chartering out of his backyard. The steps to becoming a licensed charter operator are not very difficult. An application must be made to the Coast Guard Office in your area which includes the results of a physical examination, documentation of vessel opera- tion on the waters that you wish to be licensed for and an application which includes basic background information for yourself. Your eyes must be no worse than 20/100 in both eyes correctable to at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other. Also, you must be able to pass a color sense test. If you have passed the physical satisfactorily and have documented adequate service time on the water, the Coast Guard will notify you that your applica- tion has been accepted. Then you must schedule a date to travel to your Coast Guard Office to take the examination. The examination is very comprehensive and requires a thorough knowledge of: Rules of the Road, Navigation (winds, weather, buoys, etc.), General (seamanship, boat handling, etc.) and Safety (lifesaving, firefighting and first aid). You must pass the first section of the exam with a 90% minimum score and a minimum of 70% for the other sections. If you fail the Rules of the 3 BLE OF 1-95 FREE ESTIATEs SCRUISIN' CANVAS, INC. 'n HOME OF THE "STOCK TOP" 467-2722 1500W IIItOAIItD Ill.VI IT. L.4I DEIIID.LE, FL 33312 Custom Canvas a Upholstery Marin, Residenitl, Commercial Rc. VehiJ*e A Aircraft 522-3655 & 947-7941 (BROWARD) (DADE) LAUDERDALE YACHT BASIN, INC. AWL GRIP OUR SPECIALITY , HAULING & BOTTOM PAINTING CARPENTRY ELECTRICAL TUNE-UP WELDING STORAGE i WOODEN BOATS OUR SPECIALITY ' i/ 2001 SW 20TH ST, FT, LAUD, - --- -- -,- i LAUDERDALE - SELF-SERVICE i MARINE INc. '-- 1 801 S W 20 n t O1fo St Rd 84 at I-950 noge Soah ForNewW Riew r / aoioinqno Loerdale Yacht Basin DO IT YOURSELF FAST IN & OUT EXPERT HANDLING OF POWER- SAILBOATS FULLY FENCED & PATROLLED (305) Ft. Laud. 525-0443 Miami 947-7941 s - Road then you are done and msut be scheduled for re-testing at a later date. Learning all of the material is no easy task and many applicants come back for re-testing several times before they get through, if at all. There are some forms of home concentrated study and memorization. Also, some com- panies offer a short course in various cities across the country usually taking one week of night classes. The pass rate is very high (usually in the 90% range) which makes it almost a sure bet. If you thought all there was to becoming a charter boat operator was to own a big boat and be able to catch fish, then you should have more appreciation for those who have a license. If you are one of those who has been chartering your boat on the side without a license be cer- tain you're willing to risk'all you possess in case of an ac- cident involving property damage or personal injury. Can chartering be lucrative? You bet it can for both the fisherman and the large boat owner who wants to take people out cruising for a day! However, if you plan on chartering or just want a license so that you can be called "Captain," take a look at the types of instruction available to you. Also, don't forget to have the proper insurance coverage. _ -~-- ~ DIVING UNDERWATER MAINTENANCE by Bill & Alice Clift Most people seldom think about the most important part of their boats the underwater part. When it is well- maintained, it keeps you afloat, allows you to proceed easily through the water, transmits power efficiently with one or more propellers and shafts, permits seamanlike boat handling in close quarters, gives adequate amounts of cooling water for main engines, generators and air conditioners, and is protected against corrosion. The whole thing is then topped off with a clean boot top or waterline stripe. The foundation for good underwater boat care is the more-or-less annual haul out, but in South Florida this is usually not enough. Our water is warm and rich in nutri- ents. We dock our boats in water that is warm and rich in nutrients. Therefore, algae, grass, barnacles, and even oysters and corals grow rapidly whenever and wherever anti-fouling paint is not adequate. So do toredos or marine boring worms that can do great damage to underwater wood. Do not scrape a wooden hull unless you plan to haul and paint soon. The most troublesome areas for fouling are the waterline, the bottom of the keel, and any metal parts other than sacrificial zinc anodes. Fouling may be minimal and merely unsightly, or it may be so severe that a boat cannot be safey maneuvered. At least one auxiliary sailboat was swept by the current into Ft. Lauderdale's 17th Street Bridge because its prop was too fouled with barnacles to deliver power. If carefully idling your boat in gear while still made fast to the dock does not produce a prop wash, think about going for a swim or hiring a diver. Less easy to spot are barnacles and oysters inside through-hull fittings. If engines or air conditioners gradual- ly operate hotter and hotter over a period of weeks or months, suspect barnacles as well as a water pump or im- pellor. (If the increase in temperature is sudden, a plastic bag may be obstructing the cooling water intake.) Fast-growing goose barnacles can grow quickly inside scoop or other strainers mounted on the outside of the hull. Scoop strainers often have slots that are large enough to take a scraper blade that may be used to break up barnacles and oysters, but the engines should not be running and should be fitting with sea strainers so that pieces of shell will not damage pump impellers or clog cooling systems. Some strainers have very small holes and must be removed for cleaning. When working in deep or dirty water, wiring a small float to the, strainer before removing it is good insurance. Warm water accelerates the growth of marine plants and animals and also accelerates metal corrosion from what is commonly called "electrolysis." Thus, frequent underwater maintenance is more important in the sum- mer. But it is also much more pleasant. So either go for a swim yourself, or get someone else to. But don't neglect the most important part of your boat. Next month: "Electrolysis" Bill and Alice Clift own and operate Dockside Yacht Main- tenance. Bill has been in the boat business for 20 years in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, working the last four years in Ft. Lauderdale. Alice recently became a cer- tifled diver and now works alongside him full time. REEFS OFF PARK CAN BECOME MAJOR ATTRACTION By Bryan Brooks WEEK OF THE OCEAN members are seeking community support in their efforts to preserve coral reefs off John U. Lloyd State Park south of Port Everglades. The area proposed for government protection includes three reef ledges that run parallel to the park from 100 yards to one mile offshore. Week of the Ocean is a non-profit organization whose aim is to educate people about the sea. It is our sincere wish to impress upon the people of South Florida how important it is to preserve this small area off our coast for countless generations to come. A part of the third, or outermost reef, is called Hammer- head. Baracuda Reef is located on the second coral ledge. Both sections contain a large amount of fish and soft cor- als. Often, the waters off both ledges is clear and beauti- ful. Another reason Week of the Ocean wants this area preserved ,is because it is a turtle nesting habitat. On the west side of John U. Lloyd are mangroves which are a vital saltwater nesting area. Those of us who have lived in Fort Lauderdale for a long time can remember when most of Fort Lauderdale was surrounded by mangroves. Today, the mangroves are gone, and much of the coral life on the ledges of Fort Lauderdale is gone, too. We implore business and civic leaders to assist in the effort to turn this small area of what is already a state park into an aquatic preserve. We wish to end spear fish- ing, coral collecting and needless damage done to the cor- "PLANET WATER" SLIDE/FILM SHOW EXPLORES BEAUTY OF UNDERWATER WORLD World-famous underwater photographer, Rich Frehsee, will present a fascinating slide show entitled "Planet Water" during Week of the Ocean, Saturday 28, from 8 -10:00 P.M. at the Pine Crest institute for Civic for Civic Involvement, 1501 N.E. 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, according to Mary Brooks, Underseas Sports club, coor- dinator. This entertaining and memorable program is priced at $4.00 for adults and $2.00 children or students with i.d. The two-hour slidelfilm presentation is Frehsee's per- sonal celebration of the richness, excitement and mystery of the vast underwater world of the ocean. Co-sponsored by Underseas Sports club, Pine Crest School and Week of the Ocean, the program will benefit a Pine Crest science student and the Fifth Annual Week of the Ocean Festival. Tickets will be available at the door, at Underseas Sports shop, 1525 N. Federal Highway, from Week of the Ocean members and from participating dive shops. For ticket information, contact Mary Brooks, 564-8661 or Cynthia Hancock, 462-5573,Week of the Ocean presi- dent and festival coordinator. HARMON's SPECIALTY GIFTS MARINA INN & YACHT HARBOR 2150 S.E. 17th STREET FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 We specialize in COIN CUTOUTS BRASS CLOCKS and SPECIALTY GIFT ITEMS 525-3484 ex.168 al by boat anchors. We also ask that this area not be used as a borrow or spoil area for beach dredging. Often the dredging has a side effect of covering the cor- als with silt. You den't have to be a marine biologist to understand when corals and other organisms are covered up and can't filter feed taeWiprobably won't survive. Since Disney opened the "artificial world" in Orlando, tourism here has had problems. However, South Florida still has something that is real and not artificial. We have real fish, real corals and a real ocean that no one can reproduce artificially. Skin Diver Magazine's marketing survey shows that 500,000 divers a year travel to the Florida keys. Many go to John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park off Key Largo to dive, spend money and pump up the local economy. Since we have better motels, restaurants, theaters, and roads, maybe some of these tourists would spend their time and money here if we had our own undersea pre- serve. At one point in the area's history, marine life off South Florida seemed boundless. We now know that life in the sea is not boundless. Week of the Ocean hopes to bring to the mentionn of the public an understanding of how important it is to preserve the sea life that still exists off our coast. We make no claim of being oceanographers, marine biologists or geologists, but we have drawn extensively on the knowledge of these experts in making our propos- als, which, by and large, the experts support. Basically, we are humble citizens of this beautiful community by the Atlantic Ocean who have a deep love and respect for the original mother of us all, the sea. Bryan Brooks, chairman of the reef committee of Week of the Ocean, is a third-generation Floridian who owns a dive shop in Fort Lauderdale. Reprnted from the Sun Sentinel REEFS AND SHORES CONFERENCE The beaches are moving, and the taxpayers' money flows freely to renourish them. in response to this, and other coastal issues, Broward County Audubon Society will sponsor a conference on "Reefs and Shores," Satur- day, April 28th, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., at Secret Woods Nature Center. The conference will cover the dynamics of shoreline processes, natural and man-made stresses to the coasts, and the ecology of coral reef communities. A panel of speakers, including Dr. Raymond McAllilier, Dr. Gilbert Voss, Dr. Howard Odum, and Dlnesh Sharnra, will discuss environmental problems of our coastal ecosystem, and present structural ~a non-structural ap- proaches to them. The conference will be free of charge, however, there will be a $5.00 charge for lunch. For fur- ther information, or to make your reservation, call Audu- bon at 792-7119, or Jeanne and Bob Wershoven at 764-4652. CARPENTRY CLEANING DELIVERIES DIVING DOCKSIDE YACHT MAINTENANCE Z DIVING SPECIALS z Z Prop & Rudder Cleaning: '30.00 Bottom Cleaning: '1.50 & up/foot Monthly Rates: on request SProp& Zinc Changing '45.00/hour m m Hull Inspection Search & Recovery '30.00 min. (24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE) Dock Piling Restoralion i co COMPLETE YACHT CARE. PAINTING & REPAIR - BILL& ALICE CLIFT 522-6454 VARNISHING WAXING WELDING CARPENTRY .-! ,FE MRE* FrePakngif eel I I i r IIIII 1 =a '- Is' I = d I ~s POWER BOATING MOTOR BOAT MECHANIC FUEL SYSTEM by Al Reiser Welcome Aboard: In Florida we have many a problem due to humidity, condensation, heat and the sun. If you notice, in the early morning your car has a layer of moisture. This moisture also develops inside your fuel tank on both your car and boat. The moisture stays inside the tank and may cause serious problems. Such as: carburetors retain the mois- ture in the bowl of the carburetor due to the fact that gasoline is fighter than water. Over a period of time this moisture collects and some will enter Into the engine causing problems with internal engine parts, pistons, rings and valves. In outboard engines, it affects the bear- ings. A way of eliminating moisture developing in the fuel system is to keep your fuel tanks full at all times. I know, this sounds impractible, but the more air in the fuel tank the more chance of moisture. A second way to avoid moisture problems is to use a fuel conditioner which ab- sorbs moisture. There are many fuel additives on the market. I recommend staying with a Marine fuel additive. Some automotive fuel conditioners will dissipate the fuel oil mix for outboard motors. oil mix for outboard motors. I use 2 + 4 Fuel Conditioner made by OMC. I've been using it for several years with ex- cellent results. This fuel conditioner can be used on both Inboards and outboards. Speaking of outboards, when you mix your outboard oil to fuel and let it sit for over 6 weeks, a gum and varnish will appar in your entire fuel system. This 2 + 4 fuel conditioner will prevent that, as a matter of fact, it will keep the oil mix fresh for 12 months. The most important thing is to add the proper amount, the directions are on the can. You will find this conditioner will go a long way. Also, do not spill any on the fiberglass, It will stain. The next part of your fuel system are the hoses. Life expectancy of fuel hoses is short. Examine your fill hose, (Inboards), any vent hoses and the fuel hose to the engine. You should have a hose from your tank to the fuel pump. Check for cracking, twist or bend the fuel hose and look for any surface punctures. Check if It is brittle or hard. Outboard fuel hoses are exposed to the sun, there- fore, they dry and crack prematurely. Fuel is like dyna- mite, especially on a vessel. Take proper care and replace any hoses you might be in doubt of. Better to be safe than sorry and have a serious accident. Also, check your fuel line from the fuel pump to the carburetor. Check for leaks at the fittings or for any loose fittings. Check the carbure- tor for any leaks as well. I have found many an automotive carburetor on a marine engine. This Is not on- ly wrong, but also dangerous. It will not perform, especial- ly on waves or before planning the boat. The most dangerous thing when using an automotive carburetor Is when flooded it will spill excess fuel externally on to the engine, which in a boat can very easily explode. A marine carburetor when flooded will not do this, excess fuel will be internal. Most marine carburetors will recycle excess fuel back into the fuel pump by way of a hose. This is safe and efficient. Stay with marine products on a marine engine for safety. I hope these articles will be of help to you to assure you a safe boating season. (C ALL'S MARINE REPAIR MOBILE DOCKSIDE SERVICE INBOARDS OUTBOARDS STERN DRIVES 305) 966-9867 OFFICE 1500 S.W. 17th St. (305) 525-4726 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 SUMMERFIELD BOAT WORKS INC. Complete Marine Repairs TOM CORRELL PAUL WHITE Manager Asst. Manager i. MARINE ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION by Smokey Handson Whether yo work on your yacht's electrical system or hire others to do so, it is sometimes important to know about current standards and practices. The information is available but you may have to put forth a bit of effort before you have it in your hands. The U.S. Coast Guard has developed a paper bound manual of about 110 pages entitled ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES. This book is addressed to the "average boatbuilder" with the intent of helping the boat- builder understand and comply with federal regulations. This manual was prepared by the American Boat and Yacht Council for the Coast Guard. It is dated January 1978 but it is still the current edition. For a technical book it is amazingly readable and has excellent sketches to il- lustrate almost every idea. This document is available to the general public through the National Technical Informa- tion Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161; phone (703) 487-4600. The document number is AD/A-049 638. Although it may not tell you as much as you want to now it is an excellent starting point in gathering information. The American Boat and Yacht Council publishes STAN- DARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR SMALL CRAFT which contains an excellent section on the elec- trical systems of yachts. The complete binder contains the work of the following technical committees: the Hull Division, the Machinery Division, the Electrical Division, the Equipment Division, and the Engineering Standards Division. The preface of the book states that the book "is the product of a consensus of representatives of govern- ment, industry and public sectors. It is intended solely as a guide to aid the manufacturer, the consumer and the general public in the design, construction, equipage, and maintenance of small crafts." Although the electrical sec- tion is only a small part of ihis book it contains sections on the bonding of DC systems, cathodic protection of boats, wiring identification, lightning protection, AC electrical systems, DC electrical systems, and storage batteries. This information is presented rather formally and deals with more complex systems than the Com- pliance Guideline mentioned earlier. Technical terms are ASK BIG AL Question: Dear Al, My boat runs and starts fine but after about an hour or so it slows up then speeds up. This happens often enough to get me worried what's wrong? Jack Answer: Dear Jack, This is usually caused by clogged filters. Clean those that can be cleaned and throw away the disposable type, check for water in fuel tanks and carburetor. Blow fuel lines and check for kinks in lines or air leaks. Question: Dear Al, My boat has a bilge pump that goes on very often, where do I start? Where is the water coming from? Bruce Answer:Bruce Dear Bruce, Let us start with the easy one. You never said if this was a fiberglass or wood boat. If it is a fiberglass hull, check al through hul fittings, check all stuffing boxes, shafts, rudders, etc. Repack all packing glands and all head and cooing inlet valves and sea cocks. These are musts on all boats, wood or fiberglass. I It Is a wood boat, Bruce, I would haul the boat and check for worms and rot In planks in hull. Also, one bilge pump is never enough; get a back-up pump in case one falls PROFESSIONAL AUTO GROOMING CAR SPA HAND WASH & WAX COMPLETE DETAILING -'a -- CARPET SHAMPOOING ENGINE CLEANING SPICK-UP & DELIVERY 1700 E. Commercial Blvd. 928-0801 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 clearly defined and there are numerous tables and draw- ings. The information applies quite broadly to both large and small yachts. This manual is available from the American Yacht and Boat Council, Inc., Post Office Box 806, Amityville, New York 11701 or phone (516) 598-0550. The storage battery is one of the real essentials of a yacht's electrical system. It is also probably the most overestimated, least understood and abused pieces of equipment aboard a boat. Yet, when treated with respect and understanding, it will give amazing service. A very informative manual is available which is used by the peo- ple who distribute, sell, and service batteries. Although the manual contains a great deal of technical information, it is quite readable. This manual describes many proce- dures which you probably should never attempt to do, but understanding why the procedures are done may greatly improve your understanding of the storage battery. The pages on determining the cause of battery failures are pure gold. You can easily translate this information into a list of things you should never do to a battery. The STOR- AGE BATTERY TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL is publish- ed by the Battery Council International, Headquarters: 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IIl. 60601, phone (312) 644-6610. You might even find one at a battery shop if you asked for it. The National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet # 302 represents the cumulative result of 48 years of at- tenti on to fire safety of power boats. Approximately 16 pages of the 66 page pamphlet are devoted to the yacht's electrical system. NFPA # 302 is available from the Na- tional Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Mass. 02269. There are also other books which might be of interest in solving specific problems. The ones listed below are generally very dry reading and the ideas presented are not easy for the yacht owner to assimilate into useful informa- tion even if he is willing to work at it. First is the IEEE Std 45 which is titled IEEE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS ON SHIPBOARD. It is published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Then there is CG-323 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS) and CG 259 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REGULA- TIONS. Both are U.S. Coast Guard manuals. If you have found a particularly helpful source of information drop me a note at the newspaper office so other readers may share it. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM OF ANY KIND WITH YOUR BOAT, WRITE TO: "BIG AL" c/o Waterfront News 320 SW 2nd Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 (or call 524-9450) Big Al will research your problem and answer it to the best of his ability given the information provided. (Big Al, a.k.a. Alvin Grodsky, is a Marine Engine Instructor for the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is an aircraft pilot and former United States Marine Corps Engine Maintenance Instructor and an Instructor of Engines and Maintenance for the U.S. Government as a civilian. Al has over fifty years of marine engineering experience, from steam on.) PURE WA TER by Reverse Osmosis Guaranteed safe Drinking Water by R/0, removes pollutants like asbestos, pesticides, industrial wastes, bacteria, viruses, sodium, magnesium, etc. No electricity or chemicals, works on water pressure alone. Ideal for use in home or on board any boat with pressure water system. For demonstration or more information call: 525-2645 hattivlqt- 3 Ici11C3 UIVtLK StAILb phone: 983-7015. INILRNAIIONAL YACHTMEN's ASSOCIATION 525-7444, at 12 SW 6th St., Ft. Laud. SOUTH FLORIDA SAILING ASSOCIATION 662-2667. I _ I WATERFRONT NEUS GALLEY NOTES by Jim and Betty Metzger, R.D. Let's go sailing What sailor can hear those words without leaping into action? But wait a minute. Time invested in planning, is time well spent. Where are we going? Who will be going and for how long? I especially like to be prepared when asked, "What's for dinner? We're starving" Years ago when it came to providing food for their crews, the early seafarers often fared none too well. They faced the same problems that best all travelers who must carry their food supplies with them: providing food adequate to keep everyone healthy preserving the food finding a place to store it Noah on his ark probably ate chicken stored live until time for the meal. Early sailors who knew little about nutrition and who had only primitive food preservation techniques were unable to keep their crews alive and healthy. Ships sometimes lost much of their crews to scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C. The English navy men were called limeys because they carried limes on board to prevent it. Our modern explorers, such as the astronauts, such as on the Skylab Mission (1973-74), had a small freezer and were able to enjoy such dishes as lobster newberg, filet mignon, and ice cream. What is even more amazing, astronauts aboard the space shuttle have no freezer. Still they have 74 food items and 20 beverages to choose from, according to FDA Consumer. Fortunately, today there is so much research in the food industry giving us both better packaging and food preservation. All we have to do is follow it with an open mind and put the new technology into our daily living. In planning my menu I want to include food that is: appetizing and pleasurable to eat nutritionally adequate based on the U.S. Recommen- ded Dietary Allowance preserved against spoilage lightweight and compact Food scientists at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and at the Army Research and Development Labs in Natick, Mass., have spent two decades develop- ing a set of foods that fulfill their requirements. Let's take a look at the food carried on the space shut- tie. The food is classified into 5 categories based on the method of food preservation. All of these methods are related to the fact that bacteria in food grows best in moist environment and warm temperatures. We are all familiar with these first four. Rehydratables: foods that are dehydrated by freeze drying, air drying, spray drying, or other methods. Astro- nauts rehydrate some, such as sliced bananas, with the saliva in their mouths. Others, such as shrimp cocktail, scrambled eggs, and all beverages are rehydrated with water. *. Intermediate moisture: foods that are partially dehy- drated such as dried apricots, raisins, apples or peaches. Irradiated: foods that have their normal moisture but are exposed to ionizing radiation which destroys bacteria, such as corned beef, bread. "Natural" form: foods that are naturally law in moisture, such as nuts, cookies, and crunch bars. Thermostabilized: foods that are sealed in cans or aluminum laminated pouches and cooked at temperatures that destroy bacteria. For the first time since World War II, the Armed Forces basic combat ration is being replaced. The new meal is built around the retort pouch. The Meal-Ready-to-Eat is abbreviated MREs and featured on the combat menu as convenience foods par excellence. Meat entree items are classified by the method by which they are placed in the pouch. pumpable such as chicken a'la king and beef stew WATER PURIFICATION PRODUCTS 2333 N. State Road 7 c Margate, Florida 33063 979-5066 STATE and COUNTY CERTIFIED OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE SALES-INSTALLATION-SERVICE ,LL TYPES FILTERS, CARTRIDGES, QUIPMENT..... DISCOUNT PRICES Open 9-5 Mon-Sat/Call anytime placeable such as meatballs in barbecue sauce and ham slices extrudable such as chicken loaf Florida was a test market for this last group. Now we can obtain them only by ordering direct from the manu- facturer. They come in individual servings and half steam table trays. A typical menu for one day Breakfast apples, beef patty, scrambled eggs, Total, cocoa, and orange drink. Lunch chicken patty, chili, bread, bananas, almond crunch bar, and apple drink LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS SAFETY ZONE REGULATIONS: on the INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY (ICW), between PORT EVERGLADES, FL Turning Basin and the DANIA CUT OFF CANAL. The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone fro the drilling, blast- ing and dredging operations conducted between Coast Guard Station Ft. Laud- erdale and 700 feet south of the Dry Marine Canal on the ICW at Port Ever- glades. The zone is needed to protect swimmers, pleasure boaters, commer- cial traffic and construction person- nel from safety hazards associated with the drilling, blasting and dredg- ing operations. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port. EFFECTIVE DATES: This regulation be- comes effective on 3 April, 1984. It terminates on 29 May, 1984 unless completion of the drilling, blasting and dredging operation occurs first. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign P.J. 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Sanders 7 Dinner tomato juice or soup, salisbury steak, rice pilaf, green beans with onion rings, fruit cocktail, butter- scotch puaaing and iced tea. The nicest part about this menu is that our inventory is usually stored on board from one voyage to another. It re- quires an refrigeration and the shelf life is 2 to 5 years. Bon Voyage and Bon Appetitl Jim and Betty Metzger, R.D., are food nutrition con- sultants In Fort Lauderdale. The Metzgers are active members of the Catallna Sailing Club (CAB) and Betty Is a charter member of the Broward County Dietetic Associa- tion. FLORIDA-ICW-BISCAYNE BAY: Sailboat Race. Monty Trainer's Bayshore Marina will sponsor the monty Trainer's 9th An- nual Bayshore Regatta from 1000 to 1800 local time on 19 May 1984. The race will start at Dinner Key Channel Daybeacon 2 (LLNR 858) in approxim- ate position 25-42.8N 80-12.7W then proceed south to Featherbed Bank East Channel Daybeacon 3 (LLNR 874.20) in approximate position 25-32.4N 80-12.5W. 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I U vi VA 4 A v m * -~353535~~ ; p~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 4 P -PWA VAA A P V a I U I c I~ s I~p 1) L X f:i Y C~acr nmm 4 i I - . . I m = i -- I I r mr Iomm m - a f r ~I0t LAuD1~P~t~: I~LLlr~~ I~JtCi~lyPlfic6C1A~ r)cClp~p~t oanir~ fillDRN14 cv~-oi I fiB~ 14 -= -ZNM- NORTH roRK &/C-,A IV6K ftwAAO UVO0 ~I .1 10 A REALISTIC GUIDE ON BUYING REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT by Bruce Whealey Well, I am back. I think it is rather premature to say by "popular demand," but whatever the case, here I am. If you remember, last month I threatened to write my own guide for boat owners to buy refrigeration or air condi- tioning equipment without being "taken." The process is very simple if you keep your objectives in line and in sight. First, you must figure out just what you want to ac- complish. Then, what do you have to work with. For ex- ample, what voltages will you have and will you have the same voltage at all times? You may find out the "hard" way that the 230 vac at Pier 66 becomes 100 vac at the Drug Smuggler Inn in the Bahamas. And the most impor- tant thing to remember is HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SPEND?? then, HOW MUCH WILL YOU SPEND?? There is a world of difference between those two sentences. Let's separate the two types of equipment. First, refrigeration is very stable. Your box, the insulation, the capacity, etc. never changes. It is very easy to size up the needed equipment. But remember P-R-I-C-E if you are told that you must have a 3/4 ton 115 vac unit and 4 holding plates (at $350.00 each) and the total job price comes out at $3700.00!! Well, that is great, IF you can spend that kind of money. But if you can't, remember that a 1/4 ton unit with 2 plates will also give you needed refrigeration at maybe $1000 cheaper. The big difference is in running time. At dock side it makes no difference (unless you must pay the FPL bill) but at anchor, you may have to run your generator 11/2 2 hours longer than you would with a larger sized unit. Like I told you last month, the bottom line is money ... plain and simple. No matter how perfect the unit is for your boat, if you can't afford it, you can't have it ... but that doesn't mean you must resort to buy- ing ice again!! Now for air conditioning. This is a bit harder. I always play it safe and over size a unit for a boat. You really can't guess where this owner or the next owner will take the boat. The heat loads are quite differ- ent between the Rhode II. Sound and Cozumel. If you are told a 10,000 btu unit will be "ok", be wize and get a 12,000 btu unit. It may come in handy when your mother- in-law informs you that you will be taking her and her two dogs sailing for two weeks this July, remember how much that woman sweats when she gets hot! For those of you that read my last article and after reading this one, you may get the idea that I don't like BRAND NAME COMPANIES!! And you are so right. You see, I feel that money spent on refrigeration or air condi- tioning equipment should go into that equipment. I just don't feel right about paying for a BIG BUILDING, ALL OF THOSE SECRETARIES, ALL OF THE SALARIES FOR THE ASSEMBLY LINE FLUNKIES, AND ALL OF THAT VERY EXPENSIVE ADVERTISEMENTS YOU SEE. Those "large overhead" companies use the same parts as do we independent companies. We all simply assemble parts bought from individual manufacturers. We all have the same warranty, passed along from the parts manufac- turer. "Over head" is the big difference, that and quality control. Once a big company sets up an assembly line, they can then hire $3.50 hr. "warm bodies" to put the parts together. Look at it the same way you would for wood working on your boat. You can do one of three things. The best way is to hire a REAL ships carpenter who works for himself (quality control), pay him what he asks ($18 to $25 per hr.) and you will, in most cases, get a great job that will last for years and bring many compli- ments. Or you may chosoe to go to a yard and pay bet- ween $30 and $40 an hr. for an "educated" bottom scraper to do the wood work. Just remember that no mat- ter what the yard people try to tell you, a REAL ships carpenter won't work for $9 to $11 an hr., and that is ,what yards pay their "carpenters:" The rest is for the yard's OVER HEAD. But if you feel really lucky, go to a constructionsite and geFta nail banger to do the job on Engine Mechanical Electrical Pumps - Toilets Generators Installation & Repair Engine Surveys, Absentee Owner Supervision Crusader. Perkins; Borg Warner Vetus Marine Dieselst TED HETTLER YACHT SER VICE Serving Ft. Lauderdale Yacht Owners Since 1960 S301 Bayberry Drive Telephone Plantation. Florida 33317 587-7282 POWER BOATING Saturdaysll If you look at as do I, you won't mind paying a fair price to get the job done. But you want your money to go into the job don't you, that means "parts and labor." I don't care how much OVER HEAD the local 7-11 store has, I won't pay $121.00 for a 6 pack of coke, would you?? So why pay some LARGE COMPANY $4700. for what should cost $2400. I am often asked for a recommendation of "who else to call" for an estimate. Since I know most of the people in the marine end of the air conditioning and refrigeration trade, and since I hear all of the latest stories from the local supply houses on who screwed up (again) and who has the most returns and warranty work, I will give you my personal opinion on the top three people in this local area. They are in alphabetical order, of course: Rich Beers, Charles Lee, and myself (you didn't think I would leave myself out, did you?). All three build their own equipment and all three do their own work. All three lose money on return trips and warranty work, so all three do it -icht the first time, or else! Any of the three will be happy come to your boat for an estimate or repair work, or to ielp you design a do-it-yourself system. Well, that about sums it up. Forget about heat loads, unit sizes, and other such drivel. Get a basic idea on what you want and then call a COMPETENT refla-c man and pay him for an honest opinion, and to design a system to fit your needs and BUDGET. But no matter what you want to do, spend your money wisely, on the equipment, not on a skiing vacation to Vail for some company president. Bruce Wheatley, of. Custom Refrigeration (see Classified, this paper) has been building custom units to meet the individual needs of individual boats for five years in the Ft. Lauderdale area. Although many people in his trade don't like his candidnesss," nobody disputes the ac- curacy of his statements. 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I -jJ);~~j~j~j jjjj~ --I la--l a I& o- --- -w- 1 c ~I~ ~;-CCCCC~CC(~ ~CCCC-;C~_CCCC~CC~_~ "" I I I I I ~ ~ I~~ ~ ~ ------- ---- LAS OLAS ART FESTIVAL & FORT LAUDERDALE STREET DANCE PROVIDE THE WATERFRONT A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER by Moreland Gamble-Swift SOn the waterfront at the Stranahan House (March 25, 1984) What a weekend! Allow me to assemble my notes and my thoughts before the breeze blows them into the New River. Yesterday the music, food, and masses that were the Fort Lauderdale Street Dance, and today (and yesterday) the sculptors, painters, potters and patrons of the arts that were the Las Olas Art Festival encompassed the waterfront. Yesterday one could sample ethnic foods and continu- ous live music. Jazz, egg rolls, and beer gave way to a fireworks display mirrored upon the New River. Happy birthday, Fort Lauderdale. Today my senses were massaged by the Tibetan-like sounds of handcrafted bells, the colors and shapes of many artists' imaginations, and tickled by "Tacky Flam- ingo art." It was not just the gold necklace crowd there, but also boat people with visors and tee-shirts, Sunday after-church folks and the young bikini-clad. The only things plastic this weekend on the waterfront were the cards being wrung through the machines as the artists sold their works. Thank you, Mrs. Stranahan, for letting this scrivener rest and write on your porch by the waterfront, lest we forget. It's so easy to lose sight of our community and our heritage in the glare of all the hype. But weekends like this one get you back in touch with real things. Now the wind and river can have my notes, like the colorful kites at the festival. 15TH ANNUAL LAS OLAS ART FESTIVAL'S "BEST OF THE SHOW" AWARD WINNERS Kenlyn Stewarts "Intrusion Series #2," Batik with Inlay; Knoxville, TN. Bill Keatings, "Wind Song," handmade bronze sculpture; Lillian, AL. Bill Turner's "Fish Face," handpainted photograph; Atlan- ta, GA. Wayne Session's "Big Red," watercolor painting; Coral Gables, FL. SEA SCOUTS HELPED or START A NEW NATION by Bob Hammack V In the waning weeks of 1918, Czechoslovakia was slowly becoming a nation. Austrian rule had collapsed at the end of World War I and a national committee was or- ganizing the new government. It was risky business and no mean feat, but that did not deter some 96 Czech Sea Scouts (Ceskych Skautu) from volunteering to deliver sensitive messages between members of the organizing committee. Josef Rossler Orovsky, Deputy Chief Scout, offered to form the messenger service and enlisted the aid of the older Sea Scouts to carry the mail. He produced about 80,000 special stamps to help identify the Czech Scout Post. Time was short for use of the service from November 7 to November 25, 1918 as was the period of validity for the specially designed postage stamps, the first of the fledgling nation. Some were used as early as November 2, according to a specimen that has been discovered. The service was re-instated for one day, December 21, for the arrival of the nation's first president, Thomas Masaryk. Masaryk was a national hero and was closely followed by those who protected him from harm. The only official contact and chronicles of his journey back to Prague were carried by the Sea Scouts. They served to carry news, letters, telegrams, reports and official state- ments between Prague Castle, Parliament, the Town Hall, the railway station, the post office, the telegraph station, members of Parliament and other members of the organiz- ing committee. Jan Masaryk, the president's son, sent this telegram to his mother: "Dad is in good health, approaching the border." It was delivered by a Sea Scout. Masaryk's journey is covered by telegrams housed in the government archives and in private collections. All of them bear the Scout stamps or seals as proof of their offi- cial nature. Perhaps the most outstanding specimen message came from Rossler-Orovsky to an unknown recipient. Special- ists suspect that it went to Dr. Domin, a member of Parlia- ment connected to the Czech Scout group or Junak. Dated December 23, 1918, it details the arrival: "We were guarding the Wilson Railway Station from the morning, then we had sentries at the Old Town Hall and from 4-6 in the Parliament Building and then we shall be during the whole night at the Royal Castle. "Besides that my Scouts are standing guard along the whole route from the Wilson Railway Station from where President Masaryk is going to drive to the Castle. "I have a few minutes here in the Parliament Building while the Parliament is in session to write you these few lines and I am enclosing a few Scout stamps with today's overprint 'Arrival of president Masaryk' which will be very rate and are used today just for official correspondence. "With best wishes." Rossler-Orovsky was right about the rarity of the over- prints. They have become valuable enough to attract counterfeits who applied the fake inscriptions over the real stamps. The matter of the stamps is not so important as the ser- vices they represent by the Sea Scouts, but they are a large part of the history of the new country. Apparently caught up in anniversary nostalgia, the gov- ernment of Czechoslovakia in 1968-69 actually allowed the Scout movement to come out of the underground and participate in international activities. In 1969, however, fearing a new liberalization of ideas, they quickly sup- pressed the movement. Another oddity surrounding the popularity of Sea Scouting in Czechoslovakia is the fact that there is no open sea in the country. Czechoslovakia is land-locked. Sea Scouts practices their skills on the lakes and rivers of the country, and prepared themselves for regattas and covering. C4DNtL DELI & CATERING 522-2118 601 SE 3RD AVE (on the corner) Across from Brojward Lounty LOurt House. IRS ZOC INFLATABLE REPAIR SERVICES 124 S.W. 5th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (305) 462-6208 ALAN R. HARRIS ZODIAC Authorized Service Station Liferafts & Boats Oa3 & cy 'Uatinie, /nc. Major System Repairs New Electrical Systems Custom Panels & Equipment .. 252 SW 31 St. SENTRY Ft. Laud., FL 33315 (305) 523-9312 DECKS BY DAVIS CUSTOM WOOD WORK DeckseBenchesePlanters*Lattices*Trellises DockseWooden PilingsOFencesoGazebos BARNACLE AND MOSS ANTI-FOULING liquid bottom BOAT WAX 2 YEARS TESTED, PROVEN AND GUARANTEED ON ALL SURFACES, INCLUDING METAL PARTS EFFECTIVE COVERAGE OVER ANTI FOULING PAINTS, OLD OR NEW WOOD. FIBERGLASS, STEEL. BRASS OR ALUMINUM. NO MORE EXPENSIVE MESSY PAINTS ONLY $19.50 PER QUART (COVERAGE FOR AN 18 FT. BOAT.) IMPROVES GAS MILEAGE. BARNACLE BARNACLE JIM'S 1900-B Elsa Street JIM 'S Naples. Florida 33942 813-598-1946 DECKS BY DAVIS TONY DAVIS 2180 S.W. 28th WAY FT. LAUD. 33312 Licensed and Insured 581-8109 OUTDOOR REMODELING I I I ,-II -" """ '. Rating necessary to win. HAVE YOU CLEANED YOUR SAILS LATELY? by Gary Roberts Ask most sailors the above question and the response will be, "Are they supposed to be cleaned?" Probably the most neglected, but one of the most impor- tant items on your sailboat are its sails. Sailors relgiously clean the bottom of their boats knowing this is a primary factor in its performance. The same rationale should be applied to the sales. A sail laden with salt, covered with mildew and an assortment of stains wiN not perform as the sailmaker designed it. There are remedies that can be used to remove the various Items that have found their way to your sail. Salt is the most common and the most damaging, but also the easiest to remove. Salt will cake on sails making them stiffer, heavier and deteriorating the sal fiber due to abrasion. In most cases a rinsing with fresh water will keep salt from accumulating. For sails which have not been cleaned for some time, you may have to soak the entire sal in fresh water which will dissolve the salt. Mildew will soon be found on a sail which is not kept clean. Although mildew will not form on the synthetics from which sails are made, it will form a dirt. Again, the prevention is frequent rinsing of the sal. If mildew does form, it can be removed by using a mild non-alkaline soap and a non-chlorine bleach. They should be applied to the sail with a soft nylon bristle brush. The sail should then be rinsed several times to remove the cleaning agent from the cloth completely. Lemon juice or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water may be applied to any remaining mildew. Alkaine detergents can cause damage to the sail fiber and chlorine bleach may yellow the sail so these should beavoided. Stains may be removed by solvents, although profes- sional assistance is advised. Petroleum products such as oil, grease and tar may sometimes be dissolved by Bed & Breakfast Daly, Daily, WeeklyS from S30/day/couple Visa,MC,Amex. CONCH OUT INNi Quaint Tropical Decadence "Est. 1919" (305) 761-9109 1110 S.W. 1st St. Ft. Laud., FL 33312 WE ARE THERE... WHEN YOU NEED US! * New Sails Sail Repair Complete Rigging Service at your boat * Tremendous Hardware Inventory * Furling Systems Spinnaker Poles * Immediate Delivery Mack-Shaw Sailmakers, Inc. 100 S.W. 15th Street. Fort Lauderrle, FL 33314 (305] 522-6767 RACE #6 RESULTS March 10, 1984 Yacht MENAGE FLYMG CIRCUS MAN 0 WAR MONTRUE VENUS SCIROCCO Yacht MY DANCE SUNNY TOO VENDETTA TIME WARP Yacht SASHA SASHAY TENSION CLOUD NINE PUMPKIN PATCH Yacht MENAGE FLYING CIRCUS MY DANCE MAN 0 WAR MONTRUE VENUS SUNNY TOO VENDETTA SCIROCCO TIME WARP Rating 165 162 165 168 165 168 Rating 201 186 186 204 Rating 186 174 186 216 166 Rating 165 162 201 165 168 165 186 186 168 204 b. Average speed. c. Speed increase necessary to win. A CLASS Rnish Elapsed Correct. Corr. time 15:26:04 03:16:04 00:44:38 02:31:26 15:25:36 03:15:36 00:43:49 02:31:47 15:35:35 03:25:35 00:44:38 02:40:57 15:36:39 03:26:39 00:45:27 02:41:12 15:37:37 03:27:37 00:44:38 02:42:59 15:49:22 03:39:22 00:45:27 02:53:55 B CLASS Fnlsh Elapsed Correct. Corr. time 15:41:24 03:31:24 00:54:22 02:37:02 15:46:01 03:36:01 00:50:19 02:45:42 15:51:11 03:41:11 00:50:19 02:50:52 16:01:04 03:51:04 00:55:11 02:55:53 CLASS C (TRAINING BOATS) Finish Elapsed Correct. Corr. time 15:49:21 03:34:21 00:40:07 02:54:14 16:01:05 03:46:05 00:37:32 03:08:33 16:07:05 03:52:05 00:40:07 03:11:58 16:19:00 04:04:00 00:46:35 03:17:25 16:14:56 03:59:56 00:35:48 03:24:08 OVERALL Fnlsh 15:26:04 15:25:36 15:41:24 15:35:35 15:36:39 15:37:37 15:46:01 15:51:11 15:49:22 16:01:04 Elapsed 03:16:04 03:15:36 03:31:24 03:25:35 03:26:39 03:27:37 03:36:01 03:41:11 03:39:22 03:51:04 mineral spirits although there will usually be a yellowish stain left. These stains as well as blood may be removed by bleaching only the area of the stain. Again, completely rinsing the area with fresh water. The chemical solution used to remove rust caused by shrouds or metal fittings is not harmful to the sail, but it is caustic and should be used only by professional cleaners. Another damaging item to sails is ultraviolet light. Sails should be kept covered when not in use. Proper storing is also important. Never put a sail in a locker with a con- tainer of oil, transmission fluid or other liquid as the obvi- ous will eventually happen. Sails should also never be stored until completely dry. Your sails are an expensive and vital part of your boat. A little maintenance and care will increase the life of your sails and add to the performance of your boat. (Gary Roberts has been a sail cleaner since 1981 in Fort Lauderdale. He learned the trade from a sail cleaning com- pany with eight years of experience in Newport Beach, California. Gary is currently race committee chairman for the Cataina Association of Broward.) I--re U 00:44:38 00:43:49 00:54:22 00:44:38 00:45:27 00:44:38 00:50:19 00:50:19 00:45:27 00:55:11 02:31:26 02:31:47 02:37:02 02:40:57 02:41:12 02:42:59 02:45:42 02:50:52 02:53:55 02:55:53 --- - SYD MILLMAN President REPAIR WORK RECUT SAILS CUSTOM SAILMAKING 01 S.W. 7th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida (305) 522-7360 Local sailmaker for personal service THE SAIL CLEANERS 4711 L N. DIXIE HWY. FT.LAUDERDALE, FL33334 Have You Cleaned Your Sails Lately? Unsightly dirt, rust and oil can damage your sails, affect their performance and reduce their longevity. Here's five good reasons why The Sail Cleaners should clean your sails: 1. We are the only sail cleaning facility in South Florida. 2. Our plant has the most modern, scientific method for treating sails. 3. We pick up and deliver. 4. We are licensed and insured. 5. Our prices are low and quality high. Give your sails a new life. 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Invented back in 1968, when Hoyle Schweitzer and Jim Drake added a sailing rig to a twelve foot surfboard, sailboarding (or windsurfing, as it's com- monly called) is beginning to soar in popularity in the S. Florida area. One reason that this report is receiving more attention is the recent decision to include windsurfing in the Sum- mer Olympic games. Competition will consist of triangle around-the-buoys racing and a freestyle event, in which competitors make their bodies and boards perform an aquatic ballet. Another reason for the increased popularity can be attri- buted to the direct efforts of a local sailboarding club, the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Boardsailing Association (GFtLBSA), an organization formed one year ago to pro- vide a medium for all windsurfing and sailing fans to get together to promote their sport. One misleading image of the club has attempted to alter is that windsurfing is only for the young and athletic, that it requires great strength and stamina. "Not really," says Peter McNaughton, a club member and owner of the Beachside Boardsailing concession behind the Yankee Clipper Sheraton. "It takes balance and some coordination but as in any sport, it takes practice. When you feel comfortable on the board, you fall less and use your weight and energy more efficiently. Then it's a breeze. It's a very satisfying feeling to see yourself improve every time you sail." As more people realize that it is actually possible for them to windsurf, the sport is sure to grow even more. This author can attest to that. Just ask my mother - she's 47 and I taught her how to sail on the lake behind her house Another factor which has influenced the surge in popularity is the relatively low cost of owning a sailboard. The initial investment fo a new board is between $500.00 and $1300.00, depending on style and quality of equip- ment purchased. According to Skip Commagere, owner of Force E/Nautilus water sports stores, the average prize for a good quality board is about $850.00. However, he adds, "once you get past the initial purchase, you hardly spend anything. No gas, storage, or maintenance program. . Actually, the amount you pay to own a board on a cost per hour of use basis is less than going to the movies or most other forms of entertainment. And a whole lot more funl" Since its creation one year ago, the GFtLBSA (or the "association", as its fondly referred to) has grown con- tinuously to its present size of 80 members. While matur- ing, the club's goals and activities have also become more defined. One of its primary functions has been to promote and organize local sailing activities in this area. Monthly regat- tas are slated to begin In May, and major national regat- tas, such as the recent Ft. Lauderale News sponsored Sunshine Regatta are held once or twice a year. And the club has even created its versi on of the "little brown jug" by having a Challenge Cup regatta against the rivalry down south, the Key Biscayne Boardsailing Club. Every three months the clubs face off to see who will win the honor of holding this prestigious cup. The association also sponsors informative sailing clinics, group cruises, Informal sailing get-togethers, and occasional parties. The monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the outside patio bar of the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas in Ft. Lauderdale. The effect of having sailboarding in the Summer Olym- pic games and the recognition of the sport by the highly revered United States Yacht Racing Union, under whose auspices the Sunshine Regatta was held, has brought new credibility to the sport, along with a demand for knowledgeable sailboard personnel to help create rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed. The club is doing such an exceptional job in the professional manner in which it runs its regattas that it has not only become a model for other clubs nationwide, but has also become an informal consultant to USYRU on major saiboard events. Another area which the club has been focusing in on as of late is the political arena. The power the club has from its members has given it the clout to be recognized by local (and national) government officials. The boardsailing association was instrumental in lobby- ing for the creation of a South Beach Committee, set up to study the launching situation for sailboards and sailboats at S. Beach in Ft. Lauderdale. The association has submit- ted a proposal for both boaters and swimmers in a cost- efficient manner. The proposal, still pending, recommends a marginal increase in the physical launching area to reduce overcrowding, and more signs to clearly designate swimming and launching areas. Also proposed is that a section of the North Beach area be preserved as a permanent "regatta site". This would require that no additional seawalls and parking meters be installed in that area, thus giving small craft beach access to that area once or twice a year for major regattas. The next meeting of the city commission to consider this proposal is at 10 a.m. on April 3 at City Hall. This meeting is open to the public, and all those interested are invited to attend. You don't have to own a sailboard to be a member of this club. In fact, you don't even have to know how to sail. But if you think you may be interested in this organization of healthy, fun-loving, individuals, go ahead and attend the next meeting on April 19. Things get under way about 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Peter McNaughton at 522-1734 or call Jon Grau at 943-3483. If you want to get out and see some of the local sailboarding events, the following is a calendar of what's happening for the next month or so. April 14-15 Mad Max Regatta Stueart Causeway April 28-29 Florida Pro-Am Atlantic Beach April 28-29 Windsurfer Club Davis Island, State Tampa Championships May 4, 5, 6 Windsurfer Class Sanibel Isl. District 9 Champs 305-283-9990 904-241-1244 813-360-3788 813-472-0123 FULL SERVICE Cruising & Racing Sails B iminis*Dodgers*Awn ings CA IBBCfAN SAIL & CGANI~I 1610 SW 3 Avenue Ft. Laud., FL 33315 524-8500 Marine Lumber Plywood Milling and Custom Millwork 2945 State Rd. 84 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 (305) 584-8558 ^ wjS COMPASS ERRORS by James Sullivan Two errors effect the magnetic compass used as a steering aid on small vessels. The first is variation caused by the earth's magnetic field on the compass. It is named east or west according to whether the direction of the magnetic pole pies to the right or left of the true pole. In the Ft. Lauderdale-area, the compass needle will align it- self on a variation line of 2*1', west, next year (1985) the alignment will be 3" west. The second error named deviation is caused by the ves- sel's own residual magnetism. While variation cannot be eliminated from the compass, deviation can be reduced by the use of secondary magnets found within the housing 3f the magnetic compass. The systems used are either to magnetic rods crossing beneath the magnet of the com- pass or a set of gears each containing a small bar magnet located in the base of the compass. Both systems contain two drive slots labeled E/W and N'S. The screwdriver used to turn these slots must be i-ferrous. Do make your own by buying a 20 cent copper toilet lift-wire and file the free end flat, if this had an imbedded anchor on the wire it would list for $8.90 in the ship's store. Deviation like variation is also labeled east or west. A simple way to remove most of the deviation error is to use a static buoy or marker on smooth water. Two able sea- men are needed one to con the vessel the other to turn the compass screws. Head the ship away from the marker on a compass heading of 9"*. When about a or 4 hundred yards out make a Williamson turn and head directly back towards the marker. If there is no deviation the compass will read 270*. A reading other than this is a deviation and 1/2 of this is removed by turning the E/W drive screw. For example: if the compass reads 276* turn the drive until it reads 273. Do the same with north and south runs. Again remove 1/2 of the error by turning the N/S drive. INFLATABLE SERVICES, INC. VouA Complete Sales and Service Centev 6or. LifeAa6ta and Infgatable Boats Avon, AchiULz, Givens, Bombard and AlU Major Brand6 Competitive PuAice 214 SW 21ST TERRACE FORT LAUDERDALE 792-8523 U.S.C.G. and F.A.A. CeAtiied (705-207) "WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL" e~I mwrdrslr, dA'uAlnAln CHINNOCK MARINE INC. 518 W. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Laud., FL 33312 We Invite you to Join us In a Tradition of Quality Craftsmanship and Service. Conveniently Located on New River at Sailboat Bend and the 7th Avenue Bridge. WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING YEAR ROUND SERVICES: Hauling Bottom Work Carpentry Electrical Painting/Refinishing Stqrage Marine Air Dealer Pressure Spraying Sand Blasting Mechanical/Repairs Diesel/Gas Rigging/Spars Awlgrip/lmron Westerbeke Dealer Full Line Parts, Supplies and Hardware Estimates and Quotations Available on Request Do It Yourself Welcome On A Space Available Basis. 763-2250 eaac E--iit aisoa1 I 14 WATERFRONT CUISINE by Alexandra Howard L The Fish Gri ... located directly cross from the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, is a unique little restau- rant with a "down home" atmosphere complete with bread crumbs on the floor, no doubt from eager customers munching out on the tasty hot French bread served with all entrees. My luncheon partner considers himself an authority on Clam Chowder and he rates the FISH GR chowder four- star. It was very thick, almost a creamy Manhattan, with much Clams and a wonderful peppery taste. Next came the Special of the Day, charcoal grilled Blue Fish, which was excellent They also offer grilled Red Salmon, Rain- bow Trout, Snapper and Swordfish. We didn't try these but Joe Maggi, owner of the FISH GRILL, told me that these selections are even better than the Blue Fish ... and that's saying something. In the traditional seafood house style, the entree was served with good coleslaw and "plump" french fries, which Is a rarity in inexpensive restaurants. Charcoal broiled lunches at the FISH GRILL run from $2.95 to $5.95. At these prices, Joe is attracting quite a following. We were there at 11:30 am and by 12:10 pm the place was ful. They're open from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm and offer quite a selection of unusual prepared seafood Items such as Shrimp and Swordfish on a skewer, Seafood Kabob and three types of Seafood Salad. The "Lifeboat Salad," Interestingly enough, is not seafood but a harty helping of hot roast beef, onion and tomato served up on a toasted barge (Garlic Bread slab). They do a big "take-out" business which is another indication of the just plain good, but unusual menu with pricing to suit everyone's wallet. From 4 6 pm they have a tooterr dinner special" for $11.95, your choice of grilled fish or NY Sirloin. If you like casual dining, come as you re to the FISH GRILL, enjoy their great charcoal grilled fish and have enough money left over to go out again tomorrow. Rntigh & Finish Work Fiberglass Repairs S Teak & Mahogany Brftewortk All MARiNE Marine Carpernrv Company No Jb r(lob lIarqe or Ton Srmall ge o To( MIKE McDONNELL ADRIANO NETO (3051 587-8435 2955 St Rd 84 Ft. Lauderdale. Fla Bidg C 6 33315 SDealer BABB Water-proof Speaker 1976 2076 EENTURI I A Insurance Agency, Inc Personal & Commercial DENNIS J. & MARY DeROLF 6908 Cypress Road Office: 792-1074 Plantation. Fla 33317 584-1400 B88=.e 8g-8Ja~g88gga~88g STAINLESS STEEL : BRONZE MILD STEEL o ALUMINUM MIG c STICK TIG FULLY MOBILE AWS & ABS CERTIFIED YACHT HARDWARE & FITTINGS FABRICATION AND REPAIR Selecting Buying Installing & Servicing "I HO AX K. Cos6y REVIEWED BY BRUCE WHEATLEY I was asked to do this review for several reasons: my years In the refrigeration business and my attitude towards "a better mouse trap." This started as a simple review, but as I finished the book by Howard Crosby, and after much thought on his manipulation of the buying pubic, I decided to make this a book review and a GUIDE LINE FOR BUYING ANY TYPE OF MARINE REFRIGERA- TION. This Is written on a Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) theme. The review and the guide lines are written together In what I hope is an easy to read understandable format. Lets start with the cover of Mr. Crosby's book. It states "Guide book-selecting-buying-lnstaling-servicing." It Is not as stated. What the book is, is a collection of excerpts of the various owner manuals for Crosby's own brand of equipment. The one and only function of the book is to sell you Crosby equipment. To really understand how poor Mr. Crosby thinks, one has only to look at the foreword writ- ten by Mr. Crosby. It makes a stark statement about Cros- by's psyche. It is about how his company serves Jesus Christ. Why, poor Crosby has even given Jesus the title of chairman of the boardll What Crosby's relationship with Jesus, or any other insecurities he may have, have to do with marine refrigeration, beats the hell out of me, but he wrote the book, rse just a'teling you about it. Now, let's look at the "betteiFmousetrap." Refrigeration Is refrigeration is refrigeration! I have met MANY people who have paid $4700.00 for what-should have cost $2400.00. f you take a standard condensing unit that sels for $475.00 and spray paint It (blue, green, white.) stick a marine label on it, some companies actually find people who will pay over $800.00 for til But this is AMERICAII the land of UNWISE CONSUMERS. Any piece of equipment sold by Crosby or any other "brand" name can be bought from independent companies at a GREAT SAV- INGS. Remember, Crosby, nor any other "brand" name company, makes Its own equipment. They, as do indepen- dent companies buy, from parts manufacturers and assemble the parts under their own name. So, If you paid $4700.00 for what should have cost you $2400.00... I have some "nice" "clean" "low mileage" USED CARS to sell you .. ."cheap"ll Remember, the "better-newer-latest design" equipment is more "costly-failure prone-harder to service." If you need refrigeration, stick with refrigeration if you need to keep up with or better the "Jones," you need this book. The first few chapters are on selecting boxes, heat loads, holding plates and other such drivel. This book has a lot of Impressive data on the mentioned stuff. But It won't do you any good. Most of us that own boats, bought someone else's boat or a production boat We are stuck with the ice box that comes with the boat. If you have on- ly 2" of insulation, that's al you goti How many of you want to go to the cost, mess, or have the room to loose, to add the extra Insulation that Crosby "recommends"?? Heat loadsll who cares... If the box has a high heat load, and the unit Crosby "recommends" to be used to handle the heat load costs $4700.00, but you only have $2400.00 ... what do you do??? Take out ANOTHER mortgage ... sel your car... wait for ydur parents to die??? No, you do the smart thing and buy what you can afford. That Is the bottom Ine. No matter how great it MIKE'S MARINE ELECTRIC Custom Designed Panels Repair's A/C D.C. Systems Charger's Alt. Starters Shore Cord's Gauges Complete Rewlrng - 942-081 24 Hour Service sounds, no m matter how well t Is presented, no matter how wel it works, F YOU CANT AFFORD IT YOU CANT BUY mi Then the Crosby book goes into his idea of how a unit Is wired. There are many impressive drawings, but that only fools those who can't read a schematic. Ask a builder about blueprints. To you they look very confusing, but to a boulder, they are very simple. The Important thing Is to stick to the basics, let the other guy with money to Mow buy the newest gadget on the market, once the warranty Is over, so Is the party. This book has many good drawings (on Crosby equip- ment) and a lot of Impressive words, but the underlying theme is to sel Crosby equipment. I have found that If something works... it sells itself, the harder something Is to sel, the more the need for double-talk, fancy draw- ings and impressive datalll Now, since Crosby thinks he should tell you how to buy marine refrigeration, why shouldn't ?? Here is a novel ap- proach, but it works. Look In the phone book under "refrigeration suppliers, wholesale to the trade only," call them and say .. I don't want your name, anything you tell me will go no further, but could you please tell me who do you feel is qualified to work on my marine refrigeration unit?? or even better WHO ISN'T fit to do the work. I have been here In business in Ft. Lauderdale for 5 years, and you should hear some of the stories I hear from the counter sales people at the supply houses. Many so-called mechanics ask these sales guys all kinds of "interesting" questions on which way is up. What would you think of a 1601 S.W. 26 St. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33315 305/525-2439 BERNIER COMPASS ADJUSTING Certified Compass Adjuster EDW. P. BERNIER Licensed Master Member: Miami Marine Ass'n.-I.Y.A. Vessel Delivery Anywhere Sail or Power SOUTHWEST LAUNDRY The Best & Friendliest Yacht Service In Town. PICK UP & DELIVER, all for 6nly 60 per pound (minimum 10 lb.). All Folded with Shirts and Pants on Mangers. We also do DRY CLEANING at competitive prices. 7- 'c 21 SW 7th St. 1- Ft. Lauderdale Joel E. Treichel MARINE REPAIR Telephone: 583-3769 Yacht Refinishing Yacht Delivery Mechanical Systems (Installation & Repair) Engine Mechanical Electrical Pumps - Toilets Generators Installation & Repairs Engine Surveys, Absentee Owner Supervision Crusader. Perkins, Borg Warner TED HETTLER YACHT SER VICE Serving Ft. Lauderdale Yacht Owners Since 1960 301 Bayberry Drive Telephone Plantation, Floridr 33317 687-7282 I T.V. ordice men asltg smile quaels f a d .ulRm at yer loca IMas Wait nw ... It gets wrst... I, jut by chance, you shold cal a company for rvie or a quote on an Instalation, and the person that comes out to see your boat.. we, If bh, just by chance, has a book by Crosby, or a text type of book that explains hut loads and a.that drivel, WATCH OUT. Text books are a great LEARNING aid. But someone who makes a business out of refrigeration should (we hope) know what Is going on. Constant reference to text books shows one of two things ... poor memory or no self confidence... whichever, it Is your boat. As the TV commercial says, do you want somebody learning on your car??? Bruce Wheatly Ives with two cats and has practices marine refrigeration for five years. Wheatley has been Into refrigeration In general all his adult fte. LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS Hillsboro Inlet Ent Lt 2 (priv. aid), Extinguished, Chart #11466. Hillsboro Inlet Buoy 3 (priv. aid), Off Station, Charts #11466 & 11467. Port Everglades Lt 9, Destroyed/TRLB, Charts #11470 & 11466 SOUTH CAROLINA-GEORGIA-FLORIDA-SEA- COAST: Loran C-Interference 9960 and 7980 Chains. We have received several inquiries on and subsequently confirmed the pre- sence of interfering signals on U.S. East-Coast from Mayport, FL to Port- land, ME. This new interference is on 77 KHz at a power level of approxim- ately 100 KW PEP. The transmitter lo- cation is area. apparently in Norfolk, VA Bridge tenders would be glad to have more boaters use VHF to request open- ing: Channel 13. LJLIM l r MARINE ELECTRONICS SALES INSTALLATION SERVICE* ENGINEERING 3229 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE. FORT LAUDERDALE. FL 3331 305/467-2695 (1 riCcI~g1 iII I' BOATS WANTED BOATS WANTED-NOTICE: we will haul away or remove your unwanted boat. Call 782-6228. DOCKAGE ECONOMICAL MARINA- Live-aboard Dockage from $180/mo. Showers, Laun- dry, Restaurant. DRY STORAGE for Small Boats from $30/mo. 584-2500. BANYAN MARINA APTS- 111 Isle of enice, 8' Deepwater up to 53'.Pool cable, phone, laundry. LIVE-ABOARD or STORAGE. Phone 524-4430. POMPANO- Near inlet. 35' $160. Water, elec., storage. 942-4268. FT LAUD- Deepwater dock, no fixed bridges, electric & water, no live- aboards. $lB0 mo/yr. 1472 SE 15 St. Call 462-4234. ISLE OF VENICE- Sailboat to 41'. No live-aboards. Annual. Parallel. Water & 110. 125 Isle of Venice. Call 463-5621. DOCK FINDERS, INC.- Yacht placement service. Docks available to suit your needs. 923-6885. FOR SALE MICROLOGIC 1000 LORAN-C. 110V A.C. accessories reasonable. 525-2439. DIESEL ENGINES (DUCATI) 9.5 HP, $1875; 24 HP, $2850. Includes in- struments, harness, oil pump, flex mounts, coupler, reduction gear; & freight. Call 587-85-18 : ONAN 7.5 KW DIESEL GENERATOR w/ lhr running time, $3750, other units available, 462-3894 REPOWER SYSTEMS PROPELLERS: 3 blade, 2 blade, 2 blade folding propellers priced from $80 to $200. Call 587-8518. WESTERBEKE NEW gas units: 4, 6 & 8 KW available. Phone 462-3894 for details. REPOWER SYSTEMS. INFLATABLE (MOTOMAR)- 81' to 151' Call 587-8518. 1977 MG Midget convert. 524-9450. MARINE SERVICES Speak SPANISH or FRENCH in only 3 easy weeks, including marine vocab. Interpretting available. 564-6962; 564-5822. MARINE CARPENTRY- Planking, Framing Joinery. Experienced, Reasonable. 922-8094 YACHT HUSBANDRY, INC. Dave Weaver. WEAPONS CONSULTANT Boat & Homes, Defense weapons a specialty. Call Craig 525-9216. GOOD QUALITY MARINE WOODWORK & MAIN- TENANCE, Call Lee Jensen @ 522-2189. James Sullivan professes a knowledge of CELESTIAL NAVIGATION, LORAN-C, & PREP for USCG OPERATORS LICENSE. Will teach same to seafarers for $12. Call 462-2628. REFRIGERATION A/C Repairs- Installations, 12v-115v, Engine Drive Systems. Cash-M/C-VISA-"Pay as you go"- Do it yourself Equip- ment Available. OFFSET YOUR COSTS THRU BARTER- WE TRADE WORK FOR CARS GUNS, etc. CUSTOM REFRIGERATION 527-0540 527-4477. 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Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: (305) 524-9450 MONIYAV COMMUNITY CALENDAR & TIDE TABL65 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRInYAV SAT-1I JRflAv April 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 FULL t1003 FT. LAUD CITY COMMISSION MTG 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. CITY HALL +2.5' +2.5' +2 7' 2. + .6' +2. +2. +2.4' 2.4'1 +2.2' +1.9' +2.0' +1.7' 0226"081i*1444"2046 031"*0901*1531*2135 0402*094L7*161 '2223 0451'1033"1704o2312 0538"1!9 1754 0002o"028o12091842 0056'"724013061940 -0.5' -0.8 -0 5' -0.8' -n.4 -0.8 -0 -0.6' -0. +0 -0 .2' +0.3 0.0' 22 LAST QUARTER .23 .24 25 26 27 28 EASTER YMCA National Swim WEEK OF THE OCEAN &Diviing Champ. thru May 6th Swimming Hall of Fame Call462-5573 Thru April 28 REEFS & SHORE Conference, see story on +1.8 +1.5 +i 7' +1.5' 7' 1 +1 7+ 1.7' +1.6' 1t 8' +).7 1. 8' +1.9' page 1 .9' +2.0' 0155*0827"' i06 '2043 0258"0931"1515*2148 0358'1033"*121"2208 00L54"0 291717"234L 0541*121'iQ807 0029"0623"1253"1848 0112O0700'-28*1927 +0.41 +0.2' +0.5' +0.3 0.4' +0.3' +0.3' +0.3' +0.2 +0.2' +0.1' +0.1' -0. ' DAY LIGHT SAVINGS69 TIME BEGINS +HSAVI 30 May 1 2 3 4 5 NEW MOON BILL FISH TOUR- MARITIME DAY HALL OF FAME INT'L DIVING MEET DANIA MARINE FLEA AETS & CRAFT SHOW NAMENT-BIMINI Brow. Cnty INDUCTIONS SWIMMING HALL/FAME MARKET @ Dania COOLIE HAMMOCK Gondola Parade Library 10:00 a.m. Through the 5th Jai Alai Fronton Thru the 6th ICW to 6:00 p.m. FT LAUD FT. LAUD CITY MARINE thru May 6 CITY COMMISSION ADVISORY MTG.7:30p.m. Call 920-7877 City Hall +2 0' +2.1 + 2.0 +2.2 +2.0 +2.2 2.0' +2.2 +2.0' +2.? +1.9' +2. +t .9' 0250'"03351503"2104 0329O9090*1537 2141 0404"0943"1512*2218 04401 018'1649*2256 0519"1055"1727"2336 0559"1136'1809 7') i.;h*1223'1859 +0.1' --0.2 +0.1 -0.3 0. -0.-0 1 +0.1' -0.3' +0.2' -0.3' +0.3' -0.2 6 7 FIRST QUARTER 8 9 10 11 12 2 .0 '' 8 +8 ,.:. :., + s 9,- .9 + .7 '0 ,'?+ 12 .4 --2 .2 2 .5 ' 251107' 02090837 211 2520 05i09"0 5555 '?5 0027 50:']0 252 1 S57 823z0712 q3 5,-19 8 El 3 i955 0206. ...831 ] " ' _ 5 4-9 0.3' -O. +0 3' .0 + 0.0 0 0 -' -0. -' .2 -0.5' 13 14 FULL MOON 15 TIME ADJUSTMENTS FOR TIDE TABLE MOTHER'S DAY Hig'h Wat +r Low Watez Hillsboro Inlet --- -31 mir tes -50 min. i Bahia Mar ------ ------ -20 mire -18 min. ,Port Everglades niet -45 minL -62 min. Tidal Data at Andrews Av Playboy ------------- +45 mir4 +28 min. 2:.0 +. ;. rldge, .ft. o n Summerfield ---------- +40 mi +40 min 0217 0030145. 2040_ j0350 C '36 1', 2 o, water, 3 .. M SATU-RDAY. , S;I INNAV |