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As summer turns to fall and the boating season winds down for many, we take time to appreciate the memories made on the water in recent months. The vessels with which we navigate the Great Lakes and other waterways allow us to escape our onshore lives for fun, adventure, togetherness and relaxation in nature.

This issue’s boat feature perfectly captures the freedom our pastime allows. For more than 30 years, Fountain Powerboats has crafted sleek, high-performing boats with a mission to make them the fastest, smoothest, safest, best handling and most dependable on the water. These top-quality creations satisfy cruisers, fi shermen and speed demons alike.

No matter what purpose boating serves in our individual lives, as a community that shares this passion, we wish to preserve the waters we frequent. This issue includes two features examining threats to the Great Lakes—Asian carp and offshore wind farms. On the surface, both may appear harmful; however, closer examination reveals some potential benefi ts.

In the fi ght to stop the Asian carp, we might fi nd solutions that not only halt the aquatic invasive species’ spread but also feed people around the world and even improve the Chicago Area Waterways. Proposed wind turbines off the U.S. coasts and Great Lakes’ shores have recreational boaters and fi shermen worried about the implications. We take a closer look at a pilot project that seems to be gaining ground near Cleveland and hear what

those involved have to say about these concerns.

Another feature profi les a company that has served boaters for more than four decades. Operated by boaters and founded by a boater looking to improve the way we shop for boating supplies, West Marine provides most everything we need from quality rope to foul-weather gear in its immense catalog and well-stocked stores.

Our spotlights this issue provide useable information to improve your maritime experiences. The fi rst pits inverters against generators in an effort to determine which provides the best power source. Weighing the benefi ts and drawbacks, we attempt to determine the ultimate champion for your needs.

On a more serious note, the second spotlight informs readers on how to stay safe when visibility is limited. We all know how rapidly visibility can be diminished by adverse weather conditions, but knowledge and preparation can help minimize safety risks when boating in fog, snow or heavy rain. The U.S. Coast Guard tells us what navigation lights are required, as well as when and how they are to be used, and also provides information on sound devices.

As always, our news sections include many updates from around the Great Lakes and the nation, share the latest nautical products and offer glimpses into boating’s various niches.

We at Great Lakes Boating remain committed to staying on top of the issues impacting boaters. As an informed community, we can unite to protect our pastime and the waters on which we recreate. Join us by becoming a member of the GreatLakes Boating Federation. It is the only guardian looking after you.

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become one of the company’s all-time

best sellers. Claiming numerous world

and national championships, it delivers

unparalleled performance and speed.

The Lightning series utilizes the

legendary pad keel, notched transom

and positive lift hull design. Add

staggered engines to move the center of

gravity toward the keel, and the 38 takes

performance boating to a new level.

Twin Mercury 525s with Bravo I drives

will blast you through the water at

speeds in excess of 95 mph, while twin

700s with NXT1 drives will push the 38’s

speed to more than 115 mph.

Including state-of-the-art products and

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is a better overall product than its

predecessors—even previous Fountains.

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They continue to crop up around the globe, and now U.S.

waterways face the seemingly imminent addition of off shore

wind farms. Like their onshore relatives, these towering

electricity-producing turbines will produce an alternative

energy source—and alter the landscape.

With at least a dozen off shore wind energy projects proposed

on the coasts and in the Great Lakes, we ask, is nothing

sacred? Th e Great Lakes’ vast, open waters remain among

those increasingly scarce places where nothing clutt ers the

view. Boaters fl ock to these havens to cruise freely with the

wind in their faces; the sound of splashing waves and birds

fl ying overhead provide a peaceful soundtrack. Fishermen set

their anchors to drop a line in this peaceful haven free from

artifi cial sounds other than passing boats.

Once these wind farms begin popping up around the Great

Lakes, where do we draw the line? Will a green fl ag for the fi rst

one signify a fi gurative opening of the fl oodgates?

Perhaps turbines will be spaced far enough apart for easy

travel, and maybe they will only cover small percentages of

the lake. And, yes, it would seem those leading and permitt ing

these projects are conducting due diligence to ensure minimal

harm to the people and environments to be impacted. They

seem benign in these early stages when only a handful have

been proposed; however, it is only the beginning. Look at the

big picture—many wind farms across the Great Lakes waters

with plans to expand. Limits will be set, but do we really know

for sure that common sense and sensitivity will be exercised

as developments mature? Once everything has been approved

and the turbines have been placed, will those in charge

continue listening to aff ected communities?

While we understand the need to fi nd inventive ways to boost

suff ering economies, we fear the impact off shore wind farms

will have on our recreational boating and fi shing industries as

they attempt to rebound from recession. Th ey may provide a

boon in some places while infl icting harm elsewhere.

We stand to lose so much more than our freedom. Th e 4.3

million boaters who enjoy the Great Lakes have an annual

$9.5 billion economic impact sure to be aff ected with the

development of these turbines. When faced with unfavorable

conditions, this population has been known to pick up

and abandon their mooring harbors and host cities en

masse to fi nd more hospitable locales. Th ose put off by the

turbines’ presence will not hesitate to fi nd new destinations

with unclutt ered waters and unobstructed views, thereby

damaging the economies of cities they once frequented.

Furthermore, we fear the impact on a $7 billion sportfi shing

industry. We do know fi sh have sensitive auditory tissues and

can be adversely impacted by electromagnetic fi elds. While

the turbines may att ract them, they may also repel them.

And what about the birds and butt erfl ies traveling overhead?

Or the debris that stands to be churned up below? The

answers may look good on paper, but we remain skeptical.

Our freshwater lakes diff er from saltwater oceans—the only

place wind farms currently reside. Studies may provide peace

of mind, but they only off er theory. Experience is the only way

to truly know the impact. Do we really want companies racing

to the forefront to place multiple wind farms throughout Great

Lakes waters before we fully understand the consequences?

Th ere are simply too many unknowns remaining.

While we recognize the environmental and economic benefi ts

these offshore turbines may provide, without more concrete

assurance, we remain unconvinced they can truly benefit

recreational boaters and fi shermen.

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In late July, three consecutive environmental DNA samples

taken by the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committ ee

tested positive for Asian carp. While heightened monitoring

over a four-day period yielded no fi sh, the threat remains real.

Th eir infi ltration seems more of a “when” than an “if.”

Undoubtedly, the Asian carp would bring great harm upon

the Great Lakes ecosystem and economy should it progress

from the Illinois River where it currently resides into the

Chicago Area Waterway System. Upon populating the Great

Lakes it would seep into additional rivers and tributaries, and

we know eradicating an invasive species once it establishes a

presence is all but impossible.

We still have time to stop the Asian carp by cutt ing off its path

to destruction. If we choose the right solution, we might go so

far as to thank it for providing a much-needed wake up call.

Currently the electric barriers remain the last line of defense

against potential Great Lakes intruders. As far as we know,

they have held the carp back successfully. However, they

are but a temporary fi x. In another tactic, fi ve other Great

Lakes states are demanding the closure of the Chicago Area

Waterways locks to prevent them from reaching the Great

Lakes. Such action doesn’t make sense. One heavy rainfall

would be enough to sweep them over locks and other barriers

and into the Chicago Area Waterways.

Th e hydrological severance and un-reversal of the Chicago

River is the only surefi re way to prevent Asian carp from

migrating into the Great Lakes. Physically separating the

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal from the Illinois River

would halt the invaders’ navigation between the Mississippi

River and Lake Michigan by eliminating access to the Chicago

Area Waterway System. Of course, such a plan would require

elevated and fortifi ed fl ood-controlled walls to prevent the

waters from one system from fl ooding into the others.

This solution would help heal an environmental wound

infl icted more than a hundred years ago when the Chicago

River was reversed to fl ow from Lake Michigan into the

manmade Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Back then the

river was a dumping ground, and this alteration allowed

sewage and other waste to fl ow away from Chicago and

into Lake Michigan. While today’s stricter laws make for a

relatively cleaner waterway, un-reversing the river would force

a change in other inadequate practices such as those allowing

overfl owing systems to dump untreated sewage into the river

during storms.

Studies are underway to determine the feasibility and costs

associated with reconfi guring the infrastructures of Chicago’s

Deep Tunnel to restore the river’s original fl ow. To do this

right, we must know exactly how to engineer them to accept

minimally treated water as they do now and also be able to

take the sludge, dry it up and entomb it or sell it as fertilizer,

then clean the water and return it to Lake Michigan. If

Chicago managed its wastewater correctly, surrounding

states could no longer claim the city gets an unfair deal.

Until this point, Chicago has not been subject to the same

costly water-treatment process as its lakeside peers. Th ey

remove water and return it to Lake Michigan, treated. Without

river systems similar to those the Windy City enjoys, they have

no choice. Meanwhile, Chicago is aff orded the opportunity to

send wastewater on to the Mississippi River and fl ush it into

the Gulf of Mexico without added cost or hassle.

Un-reversing the Chicago River and undergoing the correct

treatment process means Chicago would retain the rights to

the 2.1 billion gallons of water to which it is entitled. From

this volume of water, it could take what it needs for drinking

and sell the rest to parching communities. Additionally,

cleaner waters mean safer waters for fi shing and recreation—

activities that bolster local economies.

While the cost of such a project is sure to be signifi cant, we

stand to gain immensely. We still have time to save our Great

Lakes from the Asian carp. By un-reversing the Chicago River

to do so, we might one day see it not as a villain, but as the

scaly savior that inspired us to clean up our act.

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I read your articles “Fate of Government-Built Marinas:

Privatization” and “Privatize North Point Marina?” in the August

2011 issue with great interest. However, I was confused by

your use of the term “priv atization,” and your assertion that

governments are unable to successfully construct and operate

fi nancially viable marinas. While the fi rst article suggests that

governments are incapable of doing so, the second article

suggests that the Village of Winthrop Harbor’s potential

purchase of North Point Marina is not only a good thing but

“privatization.” While I applaud the Village of Winthrop Harbor’s

efforts to acquire and revitalize North Point Harbor, I would not

call it “privatization.”

I respectfully disagree with your assertion that government-

owned marinas will inevitably be sold off at a fraction of their

cost, when here in Michigan, we have dozens of municipal

marinas that were constructed by the government, are fully

occupied and are highly profi table. While many older marinas

with a large number of smaller 30-foot slips are struggling,

marinas that have been renovated to refl ect the current market

and trend toward larger slips are both more profi table and often

have waiting lists.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

We thank you for your comments about North Point Marina.

The editorial, Fate of Government-Built Marinas: Privatization,

addresses this quasi-government relationship and draws an

analogy to Chicago’s marina management, which is referred to

as semi-privatization as distinct from that of a fully privatized

marina in the private sector.

Southport Marina in Kenosha, Wis., is one example of a government-

owned marina that was sold at a fraction of its cost.

We’ve found that oftentimes governments are more

capable and willing to wade through project-delaying

red tape in partnership with private entities to encourage

sustainable economic growth in their communities.

They take on projects that benefi t the community and

taxpayer by creating new recreational opportunities that

clean up contaminated sites and increase the value of

nearby properties and subsequently improve long-term

property tax revenues. Further, by leading the process,

local municipalities are avoiding costly battles with private

developers over projects the community is opposed to.

Efforts like those in Winthrop Harbor to facilitate public/

private partnerships are proving to be an effective

approach around the Great Lakes as a way to create long-

term growth in a troubled economy.

Greg Weykamp, ASLA, LEED AP

President, Edgewater Resources, LLC

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More than 30 years ago, Fountain

Powerboats was launched with the

single-minded goal of building the

fastest, smoothest, safest,best-handling

and most dependable boats on the water.

Fountain Powerboats began in what

was once a tobacco field in the North

Carolina backwater region. Today, their

66-acre site includes a 250,000-square-

foot facility under roof and a modern

marina. Each boat that is designed

and manufactured is tested in “actual-

use” conditions prior to delivery. The

company produces almost every Fountain

component part in-house.

Under the leadership of John E. Walker,

Fountain Powerboats is a production-

driven boat manufacturer offering the

highest quality performance boats on

the market. They continue to be the best

performing and fastest boats in the

world, reflecting unparalleled quality and

craftsmanship within the industry.

True to its racing roots, the company

has implemented incentive programs to

support offshore racers and professional

tournament anglers. In 2011, Fountain was

chosen as the Official Boat of Florida’s

Emerald Coast Poker Run, “the largest

high-performance boating event in the

United States.”

The Fountain line includes sport

boats, fishing boats, center console

performance boats and express cruisers.

A dealer-qualifications process has been

established to ensure high-quality dealer-

to-consumer relations.



The 38 Lightning is an ultra-performance model that has

become one of the best-selling boats Fountain has put on

the market.

With numerous world and national championships to its name,

the 38 delivers an unparalleled combination of performance

and speed.

The Lightning series utilizes the legendary pad keel, notched

transom, and positive lift hull design. Add staggered engines

to move the center of gravity toward the keel, and the 38 takes

performance boating to a new level.

Blast through the water at speeds of more than 95 mph with

twin Mercury 525s with Bravo I drives, or order twin 700s with

NXT1 drives to reach speeds in excess of 115 mph.

For 2012, Fountain has included the newest state-of-the-art

products and technology making every new Fountain an

overall better product than any boat before (including any of its

previous products). Add to that new cockpit interiors, new cabin

upholstery, new custom vinyl in the cockpits, and new graphics

packages, and you get a boat unlike any other in the world.

Every Fountain is water tested at the company’s “World

Powerboats Headquarters” facility in Washington, N.C., prior

to delivery. This means the boat is put in the water and run

through its paces by Fountain’s own test drivers who will tweak

it to ensure it is performance-ready upon reaching you.

38 LIGHTNING

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Fountain Powerboat’s 42 Lightning is the most widely

recognized performance boat in the world. Winning more

world and national championships than any other V-bottom in

history, it has bested the world speed record eight times with

the fastest two-way average of 171.883 mph. It has done more

than just win; it has totally dominated race courses over the

past two decades.

It all started with Bob Nordskog’s Powerboat Special in the

mid-1980s and continued under such famous marquees

as Ohio Steel, Ocean Spray, Rio Roses, Pier 57 and Yachts

International. The 42 Lightning comes with a staggered engine

setup that brings the propellers close together, keeping the

center of gravity low down along the keel where it performs

the best.

With a pair of Mercury 525 EFIs, the 42 will hit speeds of

nearly 90 mph. Install twin 700 Mercurys with NXT1 drives and

achieve speeds upwards of 105 mph. For even more speed,

bolt in the Mercury 1100s to hit speeds of 130 mph.

Fountain has updated the 42 with an all-new cockpit interior,

new cabin appointments, and a few secret “tweaks” to bring

better overall performance to the 42 Lightning. New graphics

choices and custom high-defi nition wraps make it easy to

defi ne who you are.

The Fountain 42 Lighting is the performance boat of choice for

the racecourse and for the everyday boater that simply wants

the fastest and best-performing boat on the water.

42 LIGHTNING

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Big on performance, fi shing and speed, the Fountain 34

Center Console, a smaller version of Fountain’s 38 CC, has

fast become a preferred vessel of fi shermen and center

console performance lovers.

Manufactured with hand-laid knitted fi berglass, New Age

composite materials, vacuum-bagged hull construction, and

custom-blended gel coats, the 34 CC is built for the toughest

rough-water applications.

Available in twin- or triple-engine confi gurations, the 34

Center Console was designed by fi shermen for fi shermen,

giving you the most well thought-out fi shing boat on the

water. The 34’s hull bottom is descended from performance

boats that have literally won hundreds of races and dozens of

product-excellence awards.

And if fi shing is not your bag, the 34 CC can be built with

options that will make your new Fountain one of the hottest-

looking, best-performing and fastest center-console high-

performance boats in the world. Popular options include

custom seating, powder-coated and color-matched aluminum

T-tops and hardware, custom-painted graphics, high-

defi nition wraps, underwater lights and more.

With a cruise speed of 40 mpg, you’ll get a range of more

than 380 miles with the standard fuel tank. Attain a top-end

speed of nearly 65 mph with twin 300-hp Mercury Verado

outboards, or choose the triple-engine confi guration to reach

eye-watering speeds in excess of 70 mph.

34 CENTER CONSOLE

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For 2012, Fountain Powerboats has reintroduced one of the

most eloquent and fastest ultra-performance cruisers in the

world: the Fountain 48 Express Cruiser.

With a 12-foot beam and an overall length of 48 feet, 6 inches,

this 24,000 pound “luxury penthouse” easily cruises at 50 mph

and is capable of speeds reaching 64 mph.

The master stateroom has a raised queen bed fl anked by

matching couches. The bathroom has a porcelain head, a

molded Corian® sink and storage. There’s also a cedar-lined

hanging locker and complete entertainment center with fl at-

screen TV, CD player and DVD player.

The aft guest cabin comes with a double berth, bedside table

and a fl at-screen TV.

The salon boasts two sofas with a table and removable

pedestal, matching pleated draperies, low-voltage overhead

lighting, and custom cherry wood accents. Nearby is a

complete galley with stainless steel sink, full-sized microwave,

two electric stovetops, refrigerator, Corian® countertops, and

hand-built cabinetry and storage.

With twin 480 Cummins diesels, the 48 reaches speeds in

excess of 60 mph and cruises at more than 40 mph. With the

triple engine application with 480 Cummins diesels, you can

reach a top speed of nearly 65 mph or choose a comfortable

50-mph cruising speed. Three gasoline-powered MerCruiser

525s will allow a cruising speed of 50 mph with a top speed

of 81 mph.

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A menace lurks beneath the surface

of the Mississippi, Missouri and

Illinois rivers. They weigh as much

as 110 pounds, consume 5 to 20 percent

of their own body weight daily, rob native

fi sh of their food source and have been

known to leap from the water and assault

unsuspecting boaters. Their notoriety

grows along with their appearances in

the headlines. So, who are these pesky fi sh

drawing so much attention? The Asian carp.

Despite their current status as the most

maligned and unwelcome of aquatic

invasive species, the Asian carp may

provide society with more than a

headache. Their presence may offer

unexpected benefi ts.

ASSESSING A THREAT

According to fact sheets from the Asian

Carp Regional Coordinating Committee,

fl ooding allowed Asian carp to escape into

the Mississippi River system and migrate

to the Missouri and Illinois rivers after the

species was imported from Southeast

Asia to the southern United States to help

aquaculture and wastewater treatment

facilities keep retention ponds clean.

Additional entryways include through

live bait and live transport by retail food

wholesalers to markets within the Great

Lakes basin.

Rumors swirl that fi sh have been found

north of electric barriers used to stop their

movement into the Chicago Sanitary and

Ship Canal and ultimately the Great Lakes.

While the fi sh are moving north, the Illinois

Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)

has yet to discover any in the Chicago Area

Waterways. The IDNR has spent more than

4,000 hours monitoring them over the past

year, looking for reproducing populations,

and says such a scenario does not

currently exist. The closest they’ve

documented them is in the Marseilles

Pool of the Illinois River, approximately

50 miles downstream from the barriers.

The fear is that the Asian carp will gain

access to Lake Michigan and undermine

the food web by feeding on plankton native

species rely on for nourishment. They would

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wreak devastation on the Great Lakes ecosystem and fi shing

industry. They even poses a safety threat to those recreating

on the waters. Skittish and easily startled by boat engines,

the fi sh have been known to leap from the water and impart

damage on vessels and humans. Even if the fi sh could not

thrive in the Great Lakes themselves—opinions are mixed—it

is believed the fi sh would use them to gain access to more

hospitable waterways. Wherever they spread, it is believed

they could wipe out fi sheries on a massive scale.

“The Great Lakes Boating Federation views the Asian carp

as a wake up call to save and conserve the Great Lakes not

only for the 4.3 million boaters and fi sherman who enjoy them,

but also for the millions of citizens living along their shores,”

said F. Ned Dikmen, chairman of the Great Lakes Boating

Federation. “These creatures will create havoc for motorized

recreational vessels and stand to devastate sportfi shing. They

must be stopped.”

Agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency, all eight Great Lakes

States and others are working together as part of the Obama

administration’s Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee

(ACRCC), formed in 2009. In 2010, the administration

announced the Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework,

which outlines the long- and short-term strategies for dealing

with the population, including monitoring and netting, and

identifying and blocking pathways to the Great Lakes.

In July of this year the ACRCC had three consecutive days

of positive environmental DNA samples of silver Asian carp

in Illinois’ Lake Calumet and surrounding areas. The fi ndings

triggered what the organization calls a level one rapid

response, which, according to the IDNR, involved adding

commercial fi shing crews as well as additional electrofi shing

boats, larger sweeping nets, called seines, and additional

sampling gear to the area during an intensive four-day

fi shing period.

“We came up with no fi sh,” said Todd Main, Illinois Coastal

Management Program Manager and Senior Policy Advisor

for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “If they are

present, they are there in very, very, very low numbers.”

While the exact population in the infested areas is unknown at

this time, studies are being conducted to get a handle on the

numbers. In 2010, the IDNR removed approximately 120,000 to

130,000 pounds of Asian carp from the northern waterways.

Regardless of existing evidence and efforts, the many entities

involved are closely looking at what more can be done.

EXPLORING AN OPPORTUNITY

The Illinois River is connected to the Great Lakes by the

manmade Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which has been

called a pathway of great concern for Asian carp migration.

Through these waterways, the fi sh could enter Lake Michigan

and the Great Lakes.

Michigan Sea Grant/Dan O’Keefe


THE LONG-TERM STRATEGY

IS TO PROCESS THEM INTO A PROTEIN SOURCE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE POPULATION TO LOWER LEVELS.

Current strategies for combating Asian carp include

aggressive commercial fi shing and electric barriers. These

methods, according to Main, are the short-term strategy for

the next fi ve to 10 years. The objective is to take them out of

areas where they are already established and keep knocking

them back down the river.

The captured fi sh are being converted into fi shmeal and

fertilizer through two processors in Illinois. Asian carp are

deemed a clean, fi sh fi t for human consumption. Some

consider them a delicacy, which is why commercial fi sherman

harvest them and send them to China. Some U.S. restaurants

have even started to serve them. The long-term strategy

is to process them into a protein source used for human

consumption, which would reduce the population to lower

levels. In August, the IDNR announced pilot programs

including an Asian carp food-handling training program, as

well as another that will study marketing the invasive species.

Seeking a more immediate solution, fi ve Great Lakes states—

Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin— are

suing Illinois in federal court for the permanent closure of two

Chicago-area shipping locks separating the Great Lakes and

Mississippi River watersheds. It is thought that such action

would stop the carp. At press time, nothing had come of

the litigation.

“I don’t think it’s a sound strategy,” Main said. “It sounds easy,

but there are other ways for them to get into the Great Lakes.”

Main explained that with only a 2-foot difference between the

river and the tops of the locks, a heavy rainstorm causing the

river to swell would be enough to carry the fi sh over the lock

and into the river.

“It’s an easy answer and it makes people feel better, but it

doesn’t solve the problem,” he added.

Another solution rapidly gaining attention is un-reversing the

Chicago River. In 1900, the river was reversed to fl ow from

Lake Michigan into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal as a

means of carrying sewage away from Lake Michigan and the

city’s water supply. Chicago’s former Mayor Richard Daley

has publicly supported the idea, and the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers is examining the possibility; however the study is

estimated to take fi ve years, which many believe is too long

given the proximity of the Asian carp to the Great Lakes.

Alliance for the Great Lakes is one of the groups leading

the charge for hydrologic separation, the severing of the

Mississippi River Basin from the Great Lakes Basin through

the Chicago Area Waterways.

“That was a big mistake to mess with Mother Nature and that

process,” said Jared Teutsch, a water policy advocate for

Alliance for the Great Lakes, of the 20th century reversal. “The

only sure, 100 percent way of keeping the carp out and others

from getting in is some sort of physical separation.”

Teutsch explained that his organization sees the Asian carp

as the “canary in the coal mine,” and that this measure could

prevent it and several others from reaching the Great Lakes.

Returning the river to its original fl ow into Lake Michigan

would not only create a physical separation between the

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Illinois River thereby

eliminating a means for the Asian carp and other invasive

species to travel to Lake Michigan, it could also provide

additional environmental and economic benefi ts.

Currently the Great Lakes Commission and the Great

Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative are leading up

a joint initiative known as “Envisioning a Chicago Area

Waterway System for the 21st Century,” which “will assess

modernization and improvements to the Waterway System

in a way that enhances commercial, recreational and

environmental benefi ts, while preventing the transfer of

damaging invasive species.” Under this initiative, hydrologic

separation is being examined.

“I think what we’re looking at, and we’ve been enthusiastically

following the Great Lakes Commission and Great Lakes and

St. Lawrence Cities joint study on reinventing the Chicago

Area Waterways, is a way to reinvigorate and revitalize the

area economically,” Teutsch said.

In addition, the plan provides an opportunity to update

stormwater management practices, improve water quality

and improve the transportation corridors for trucking, trains,

shipping and other commodity traffi c.

The current cost of such an undertaking is unknown, but

estimated to be in the billions. The joint initiative is scheduled

to release its study in December 2011 along with some cost

analysis. The Stop Asian Carp Act of 2011, which would

mandate the Army Corps of Engineers move its timeline from

fi ve years to 18 months, resides with the House (H.R. 892) and

Senate (S.471).

In the meantime, it would seem that in its effort to infi ltrate

the Great Lakes, the Asian carp has forced a population to

determine more than a resolution that prevents their spread

but also fi nd meaningful ways to deal with their presence.


When talking about mobile power solutions while

attending mobile power-esque parties (oh, yeah,

we’re a lively bunch), someone always tries to

make the correlation between an inverter and a generator.

When chatting with the average person, even I am guilty of

explaining an inverter as “a generator that uses the battery

as its fuel tank.” This is a bit inaccurate and quite misleading

since they have distinctive roles and benefi ts.

BUT WHICH IS BETTER?In this corner…THE HEAVYWEIGHT GENERATOR!

Generators are AC power supplies that use fossil fuels as

their main source of consumptive energy. In other words, they

use fuel such as diesel, propane, gasoline to run an engine.

That engine spins a rotating shaft, which uses magnets and

electrical windings to create electrical AC current. Generators

excel at one thing: creating lots of kilowatt hours of electrical

power using a relatively lightweight and easily acquired

energy source (fuel).

A major drawback of a generator is they can be terribly

ineffi cient and waste a lot of fuel if they are not used at full,

or at least heavy, load for a long time period. Generators can

unnecessarily pollute the environment for a small benefi t. For

example, if you have a 7kW generator powering your 700W TV/

DVD/surround system, you waste fuel running that big engine

for little benefi t. On the other end of the spectrum, if you start

your generator for the 10 minutes it takes to microwave last

night’s leftovers, the generator barely gets lukewarm before

you shut it down. This can cause carbon buildup on the critical

engine components, shortening your generator engine’s life.

Lastly, generators are heavy, don’t surge well and are often

oversized to meet load demands. Larger, heavier generators

are used to prevent problems during a large in-rush of

electrical demand (like an electric motor).

In this corner…THE LIGHTWEIGHT INVERTER!

Inverters are also AC power supplies, but they use stored

DC electrical energy in a battery, or battery bank. They use

high-speed electrical switches and transformers to modify

the DC to AC, and then change the voltage to create 120V.

On the plus side, inverters are extremely effi cient compared

with generators, and they only consume DC power in direct

relation to the amount of power they put out. Another major

benefi t is that they are virtually silent compared to generators.

However, inverters are not a perfect source since their

energy supplies (batteries) are permanently mounted, hard

to replenish and limited. This means that short-term heavy

loads, such as a microwave, or long-term lighter loads, such

as an entertainment center, are good matches for an inverter

with the right battery bank. Lastly, inverters are comparatively

lightweight compared to generators.

Also, for their weight, inverters tend to surge well—typically

twice their rated constant power output—compared with their

fuel-based nemesis.

AND THE WINNER IS?Everybody loves a winner. However, in the classic generator/

inverter battle, there is no clear-cut champ. I know, I

INVERTER

vs.GENERATOR

By Don Wilson

THE ULTIMATE GRUDGE MATCH


know, where’s the chair-slapping, pile-driving fi nale that

conclusively denotes the winner?

Sure, with a signifi cant investment in solar panels, an inverter

could easily take the place of a generator. This would require

a huge initial cost, but the long-term cost of ownership would

be less with a solar/battery/inverter system than a generator.

When available, sunshine is free, but unlike fossil fuels, it can’t

be purchased from a friendly neighborhood convenience store.

Personally, I like the win-win scenario that favors both options

in their respective corners of strength. Use the inverter to

power anything it can, minus the monster loads such as air

conditioners. Then, when the batteries are depleted or you

need the monster loads to turn on, run that macho generator

for a long time (at least an hour) to power the heavier loads.

Let the battery charger then give the inverter its effi cient

power once you are ready to shut the generator down. This

one-two punch allows the most effi cient fuel usage—only

turning to a pollutant when your fuel is most effective—fewer

noisy generator runs so you can enjoy your environment more

and greater cost effi ciency since you will use less fuel for the

same used kilowatt hours.

WAIT! THERE’S NO TIE IN A GRUDGE MATCH!Ultimately, your system becomes the winner if you do it right.

Generators are available from the small 1,000W gas/electric to

15kW diesels. Sure, they get bigger, but the huge units are part

of a completely different discussion. Inverters come from 100W

“pocket” inverters to 600W in the portable scope, and 600W to

3,000W in hard-wired confi gurations. With some models you

can even stack similar inverters to get up to 6,000W. If you do

your homework right, including a lot of math and planning, you

can partner a good inverter with a small generator and reap

the benefi ts of a lightweight, highly effi cient, usable system

that make you, your chassis and Mother Earth happy.

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RV and marine fi elds and for the military

since 1989 and has extensive experience

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What has become the world’s largest boating supply retailer

started modestly enough in a garage in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Randy Repass, who was disappointed with his job at a Silicon

Valley technology fi rm, turned to his love of boating for relief

from the cold, impersonal nature of the high-tech industry.

In 1968 he began selling nylon rope by mail order under

the name West Coast Ropes. Occasionally, adventuresome

customers would even drop by to pick up their orders

in person.

Repass also saw an opportunity to improve the way people

shopped for boating supplies. According to Repass, he was

frustrated by the experience of shopping in local chandleries

for the parts he needed to outfi t his modest daysailer. “Boat

supply stores in those days were usually dark, disorganized

places staffed by a couple of salty, but indifferent clerks who

preferred swapping sea stories with one another to helping

customers fi nd what they came in to buy.”

Repass’ dissatisfaction led him to open the fi rst West Coast

Ropes store in Palo Alto, Calif., in 1975. Besides carrying

the quality rope the business was built on, the original store

stocked a small selection of basic boat supplies including

anchors and fenders. Though the selection was meager at

fi rst, the service was outstanding.

As more and more customers discovered the store, they

asked for a wider variety of products: antifouling paint,

BOATING AT YOUR DOORSTEPBy Kim Seitz

It takes many businesses, services and organizations to make boating accessible to and enjoyable for the masses. For decades, West Marine has been one such entity, delivering the many products these recreational mariners need to support their time on the water. If

you are unfamiliar with all West Marine offers, it’s time you get to know them—a company of boaters helping boaters.

IT STARTED WITH ROPE


cleaners, electronics, safety equipment, foul weather gear

and the like. The staff listened and the product line grew. In

1977, the company acquired some of the assets of Boston-

based West Products, a well-known mail-order business, and

changed its name from West Coast Ropes to West Marine

Products to refl ect its expanding selection.

FROM PRINT TO BLUEPRINTS

To better represent West Marine’s growing product line, it

was decided to present the company’s entire selection in

one comprehensive, easy-to-reference volume. In 1987, the

company introduced its fi rst Master Catalog—330 black-and-

white pages packed with boating gear. Since then, the catalog

has tripled in size and features full color photos of thousands

of additional products, making it the biggest in the industry.

In the fall of 1991, West Marine opened its fi rst stores on the

East Coast in Miami and Annapolis. More stores followed

in Florida, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island

and Massachusetts. Then, in 1993, the company went public

under the symbol WMAR on the NASDAQ exchange.

Today, West Marine has more than 320 stores in 38 states,

Puerto Rico and Canada and three franchised stores located

in Turkey. The company now carries more than 60,000

products, ranging from the rope that started it all, to the latest

in marine electronics. In addition to its retail stores and Port

Supply wholesale divisions, the company serves boaters in

more than 150 countries worldwide through its mail order and

Internet divisions.

West Marine opened three new fl agship stores in 2011—

Woburn, Mass.; St. Petersburg, Fla., and North Palm Beach,

Fla.—and in 2012 another fl agship store will open in Honolulu,

Hawaii. West Marine began opening fl agship stores as a

convenience to its customers. These stores are more than

25,000 square feet, as opposed to the 7,000 to 8,000 square

feet in standard stores, and can have as much as three times

the assortment of standard stores, something the company

says provides customers with everything they need for a great

day out on the water.

This December, the company plans to open a Fort

Lauderdale, Fla., location with 50,000 square feet—six times

the size of an average West Marine store. West Marine’s

Boating Superstore in Fort Lauderdale will be by far the

largest of any of West Marine’s existing store locations

across the U.S. and Canada.

According to West Marine CEO, Geoff Eisenberg, “Fort

Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the world, so we’ve

designed this store to meet the needs of this unique and

dynamic market. We believe it will be the world’s largest and,

we hope, the most exciting store that boaters have ever seen.”

To achieve that goal, West Marine’s new Fort Lauderdale

Superstore will have many unique features designed to bring

the boating experience to life. For example, a comprehensive

assortment of marine electronics and audio systems will be

displayed in a structure designed to evoke the experience of

being on the fl ying bridge of a multi-million dollar megayacht.

Displays throughout the store will enable customers to be

hands-on, with products ranging from sail-furling devices

to water-system pumps. And a school of billfi sh will “swim”

overhead in the new store’s huge fi shing tackle area.

THINKING FORWARD, GIVING BACK

Preserving our waters is a passion for West Marine. The

company offers a large variety of environmentally friendly

products and launched Pure Oceans, its own line of green

products. These products were designed as an alternative to

products with traditional chemicals. Pure Oceans products

are safer for the user and the environment.

West Marine recently announced the launch of its third annual

Green Product of the Year contest, a campaign to encourage


green product development throughout the marine industry.

Entry has been extended to include not only the entire United

States, but also the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and

Canada, excluding Quebec. The competition, which is free

and open to individuals, manufacturers, distributors and/or

inventors of boating products, is an important component

of West Marine’s BlueFuture™ initiative to help create a

sustainable future for the planet.

Big companies and fi rst-time inventors alike are invited to

submit their green boating and fi shing products. Entries will

be judged on effectiveness, environmental impact, degree of

innovation, verifi cation claims and their economical viability.

Last year’s winner was a retired fi sherman from Alaska who

created a simple, effective, and low-cost way to reduce fi sh

mortality rates.

“West Marine strives to be a leader in sustainability. We

hope to inspire the marine industry to create environmentally

friendly products to preserve and protect the oceans and

waterways that we all enjoy,” said Eisenberg in a press release.

A panel of esteemed judges including West Marine executives

and leaders from across the industry and academia will select

the winner. The Green Product of the Year will be announced

and the award of $10,000 will be presented to the designated

Offi cial Winner at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show.

Also, since 1994 West Marine has awarded more than $4.5

million in Marine Conservation Grants to help local marine-

based groups that work towards conservation, habitat

restoration, and sustainable fi sheries.

In addition to serving millions of boaters, West Marine

employs about 4,500 associates, depending on the season.

“From salespeople to top-level management, our associates

are intimately familiar with the boating needs of our customers,”

says founder, Randy Repass. “We believe that it’s just as

important to offer knowledgeable service and support as it is

to offer top-fl ight products.”

The company says overall, our goal is quite simple, “We hope

to provide our customers with the broadest and best selection

of boating gear, accessories and apparel they’ve ever seen

and provide outstanding customer service, so that every

customer regards us as an exceptional company and rewards

us with their business. If we don’t have an answer or product,

we’ll get it for you.”


Among several groups associated with proposed offshore

wind energy projects around the United States and Great

Lakes, the Lake Erie Energy Development Co., known as

LEEDCo, hopes to be fi rst in the water. In a pilot project, the

nonprofi t public-private enterprise plans to install fi ve to seven

GE 4.1 MW direct drive turbines approximately seven to 10

miles northwest of Cleveland. After evaluating the initial run,

LEEDCo would expand the development.

Considering the project’s unprecedented nature,

environmentalists, citizens, business owners and boaters

alike harbor some concerns. They want to understand why

and how, as well as the costs and benefi ts. It all began when

the Cleveland Foundation, the oldest and second largest

community foundation in the country, began seeking a

solution to save a troubled region.

WIND FROM THE WATERSIn 2004, recognizing Cleveland’s massive population

decrease—by half since 1950—and a statewide job loss,

the Cleveland Foundation embarked on a global economic

development mission to determine what new industry might

help revive the area.

“Offshore wind,” says LEEDCo’s president, Lorry Wagner,

“was clearly identifi ed as one piece of the puzzle that could

really thrive in this region.”

In addition to being a good match for the population’s

manufacturing, industrial, engineering and maritime skills,

offshore wind was found to be abundant on Lake Erie.

“The wind is better around the Great Lakes,” said

John Hummer, a project manager for the Great Lakes

Commission. “That’s where you get more energy produced

per turbine, and another benefi t is that they are essentially

out of sight. “

Hummer, who works with GLC’s Great Lakes Wind

Collaborative, a multi-sector entity whose purpose is to

facilitate the sustainable development of wind power in the

binational Great Lakes, called the industry a new opportunity

for the Great Lakes region to produce a signifi cant amount of

its electricity from offshore wind as opposed to conventional

sources such as burning coal and nuclear power.

“There’s substantial evidence that offshore wind creates

signifi cant jobs,” Wagner said. “In Europe in 2010 alone, they

had about 40,000 jobs on the books despite the fact that the

industry is emerging and has yet to fully mature.”

Hummer echoed this claim and cited the need for jobs in the

supply chain, construction, operating and maintenance of

the offshore turbines. “In general, the wind industry will be

a boost to the Great Lakes region as it continues to grow,”

he said.

Additionally, it is thought that the turbines will become tourist

attractions as they have in Europe where people not only

explore them on their own boats but also pay for guided tours.

ONSHORE CONCERNSBy Jenifer Fischer

As society seeks ways to produce alternative energy and create jobs, some new formations have emerged from the

world’s waterways—offshore wind turbines. These towering, bladed entities harvest wind from oceans and seas and churn it into electricity, and since 1990 their presence has steadily increased globally. Now the race is on to bring them to U.S. waters—even the Great Lakes.


By 2006, Cayahoga County became involved and created a

task force to gather community input and determine technical

viability. Once a feasibility study conducted in spring 2009

concluded there were no red fl ags and the plan was a viable

economic proposition and environmentally compatible, a

business entity was formed to move the process forward—

LEEDCo was born.

LEEDCo brought together the four counties of Cayahoga,

Lorain, Ashtaula and Lake, along with the City of Cleveland,

the Cleveland Foundation and NorTech Energy Enterprise

to create a public-private partnership with which to move

forward with the environmental, permitting and leasing

aspects as well as supply-chain engagement and research.

For the pilot project, which is being funded by private equity,

electricity sales, tax credits, grants, and renewable energy

credit sales, General Electric was chosen as the preferred

turbine partner and developer Freshwater Wind was selected

to fi nance and build.

“Our goal is to be the fi rst in the Great Lakes,” Wagner said.

“Currently, we do have a lead, but on the other hand, once

you start looking at permitting time and fi nancing, one or two

years doesn’t mean a whole lot. It is very possible that by the

time everything gets put in place and is ready to go, Canada,

Michigan, New York or Wisconsin could be in a position to

execute their program.”

ADDRESSING THE UNKNOWNAs more various Great Lakes organizations announce

additional offshore wind farm projects and the buzz grows,

more questions arise from those impacted.

Among those concerned parties fall the recreational boaters

and fi shermen who fear the turbines’ placement and proximity

will limit their access to Great Lakes waters, harm fi sh

populations, pose safety threats, destroy the view and create

noise pollution.

“There’s a long list of things that need to be examined,”

said Ken Alvey, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades

Association. “The way it appears, they are going through a

process of seeking input and consensus. There are many

questions that need to be addressed and a lot of input that

needs to be thought out carefully.”

Perhaps the fi rst questions that come to mind involve how

navigable the waters will be once the turbines are present.

“We have correspondence with the Coast Guard, and it’s

clear they have no intention of doing that,” Wagner, a boater

himself, said of exclusion zone rumors.

He stated that the pilot project turbines will be about 1,000

meters apart unlike some European farms, which were placed

based on land spacing and have been too close from a wind-

production point of view. Wagner added that future turbines

will be even farther apart and addressed false claims that

17,000 turbines could be placed in Lake Erie if every square

foot was used. The speculation was based on a fi gure given

by the Department of Energy on the theoretical potential

of the lake, a fi gure Wagner said fails to account for all

the studies being conducted and what the market can

realistically bear.

“To put it into perspective, 5,000 megawatts would provide

enough power to power every residential home in virtually

every medium and big city in the state of Ohio. That’s a

lot of power,” he explained. “So, if you look at the fact that

Lake Erie has 46 gigawatts of potential and we’re only

talking about 5 gigawatts of that being utilized, it puts it

into perspective in terms of how much of the lake we’re

realistically talking about—and not to mention that as turbine

sizes increase and improve, less turbines will be required for

the same amount of power. “

Studies have shown that with a placement seven miles from

shore, the turbines will appear about the size of a dime and will

be visible about two-thirds of the time, depending on weather.

Future projects will likely be 10 to 15 miles out and should

appear half that size and be visible less than half the time.

As for the noise, Wagner said the proposed turbines are direct

drive and will not have gear boxes, which means they will

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few hundred yards away, they will not be audible to human ears.

“One potential impact is to the fi sh and aquatic wildlife,” said

the Great Lakes Wind Collaborative’s John Hummer. “The

noise from pile driving the turbines into the surface of the

lake could have an impact on their auditory tissues and could

cause fi sh to become startled. And they are also sensitive to

electromagnetic fi elds, which can cause avoidance attraction

or avoidance responses or possible disorientations.”

Wagner said that in Europe the conclusion has been that wind

farms have neither helped nor hindered fi sh populations;

however, they have become a destination for fi sh due to the

reef effect they create. Some countries place cleats on the

turbines to encourage boaters to tie up rather than anchor

and disturb the foundation and cables below, a possibility

Wagner said is being explored.

“It’s clear that when you provide fi sh with a habitat, they

will gravitate toward that habitat and there’s no suggestion

from around the world—and there have been well over 1,000

turbines put in—that those fears have any substance,”

he said.

Alvey also commented on the turbines’ potential for attracting

fi sh and expressed concern that sport fi sherman will be

assured access to them.

And, if there is access, many wonder if they’ll fi nd themselves

sailing on tainted waters. Due to Lake Erie’s history as an

industrial dumping ground, many fear the turbines will churn

up toxins and debris. As part of the permitting process,

samples will be removed from the lake bottom where turbines

will be placed. LEEDCo would be required to return the

sediment regardless of the composition’s cleanliness. If

mercury is discovered, a decision must be made regarding

how to mitigate it.

“Here’s another thing,” Alvey said. “We went through a cycle

where mining was favorable, but once the coal companies

went out of business, the reclamation of those mines often

was left to the states or EPA to clean up. They should make

sure, before any of these wind turbines go in, that there is

enough money to remove them in the event that the power

company fails or goes out of business.”

As for an exit strategy, all wind projects in Ohio are required

to have a de-installation plan and proof of fi nancial ability to

carry out the plan.

Wagner said the initial project is small so future impacts may

be assessed while making a minimal environmental impact.

The permit requires post-construction monitoring to gather

real data from an operational wind farm before any expansion

decisions are made.

“We’re taking what we know from around the world, but

clearly this is a different environment and we have to make

sure we’re doing it right here,” explained Wagner.

MAKING PREPARATIONSAt present, many of the studies—avian and bat, fi shery,

historic preservation, ice and geophysical—necessary

for permit application have been conducted. The Ohio

Department of Natural Resources’ Offi ce of Coastal

Management, has graded every square mile of Lake Erie for

offshore wind suitability, taking into consideration factors

such as commercial and sport fi shing, bird and fi sh habitat,

lakebed substrates, navigable waterways, utilities and

shipwrecks, among others. The ODNR Offi ce of Coastal

Management’s Wind Turbine Placement Favorability Analysis

map may be viewed at http://ohiodnr.com/coastal.

An eight-state agreement will not be required to move forward

with the project. Each state’s approval process varies. Each

owns the lake bottom within its borders and need not seek

permission from the others to place turbines in the waters. The

Army Corps of Engineers is the federal permitting agency that

shepherds the projects through the approximately 25 agencies

that must provide input and approval, including the Fish and

Wildlife Service, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast

Guard and Department of Defense.

Wagner estimated the construction process’ onset remained

about two years out. Upon commencement, depending on

variables such as weather, construction would take about four

to six months.

In the process, Wagner said LEEDCo has welcomed

questions and input and encourages concerned and curious

parties to visit its website—www.leedco.org—and view the

Q&A, send an email or call them.

“I think it’s important for boaters to realize that we’re just as

concerned about the quality of the lake as anybody,” Wagner

said. “We are trying to build an industry that is going to be

positive for the region, so our interest is doing right.”

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The project’s task force has held 63 community meetings to

gather input, and LEEDCo has conducted nearly as many in

the past year and a half, according to Wagner, who says the

mission has always been to work with the public, businesses

and the state and the regulators to make sure the plans make

sense and people are included in the discussion about how to

move forward.

“Offshore wind has many issues to be grappled with, and

it’s a very interesting and exciting area that we’re moving

into,” said Hummer, whose organization published and

distributed an online toolkit called Best Practices for

Sustainable Wind Energy Development in the Great Lakes.

“I think the most important thing is to get all the players to

the table talking about the issues and trying to work them

out well in advance.”

WEIGHING INMany boating groups are waiting to form offi cial opinions on

the project, but they seem to agree that a thorough and open

dialogue take place.

“We don’t have a formal position at this point, but we do have

concerns,” said Thom Dammrich, president of the National

Marine Manufacturers Association. “We’re not necessarily

opposed to alternative sources of energy, but we need to do

it smartly.”

The NMMA plans to discuss the issue at its October board

meeting. “We are concerned about access to the water. We’re

concerned about the noise they create. We’re concerned

about the potential blight on the water depending on where

they are located. We are all for alternative sources of energy

and we are all for going green, but I think there are concerns

with wind turbines out on the lake that need to be addressed,”

said Dammrich.

Alvey said the boaters in his community are keeping a

watchful eye on what this project means to them. “Nobody

quite understands it yet, and whatever happens will be

precedent-setting. There are more chances it will be negative

than positive for the boating community.”

He added, “It can’t just be a local issue. It has to be a national

issue to gain some traction. Quite often we fi nd ourselves with

blind spots or fail to take appropriate action as a recreational

community and allow things to pop up haphazardly. And that

blind spot leads to future user confl icts. This is one where you

can weigh in early, and I would count on the manufacturers

and retailers all the way down the pipeline to the boating

organizations to weigh in with one voice.”

In August, several dozen Cleveland-area boaters attended a

LEEDCo meeting aimed specifi cally at their population.

“It was very informative and well-received,” said Cleveland-

area boater Joe Latina, who attended. “[LEEDCo] seemed

very knowledgeable when answering questions and

addressing issues such as anchoring.”

Latina said he still wants to know more about how exactly the

turbines work and thought that issues such as lighting still

need to be addressed

“I thought it was very informative. They seem to have all

their info together. All the questions asked were answered

very well. I actually think it will be a very good thing, if it

happens,” said Warren Dempster, another recreational boater

in attendance. “I don’t think it will affect the boaters a whole

lot. The way it was presented, it seems like it could benefi t

the fi shermen.”

Dempster didn’t see a lot of opposition from others in the

group and said everyone seemed satisfi ed with the way the

questions were answered. He hoped others would attend

future meetings.

With time left before any proposed wind turbine developments

can come to fruition, proceeding with great caution and

research seems to be the consensus.

“We need to ask ourselves if we want to take the chance of

harming a $9.5 billion recreational boating industry on the

Great Lakes in addition to a $7 million sport-fi shing industry,”

F. Ned Dikmen, chairman of the Great Lakes Boating

Federation, urged. “These turbines will be in boaters’ faces.

Why place them where the cities and the boaters are?”

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In just minutes, fog, heavy rain and even snow can reduce

visibility on the water to just a few yards, leaving boaters

confused as to their position and what obstructions may

be around them. At sunset, recognizable shoreline features

disappear, often replaced by unfamiliar and confusing lights

that leave many boaters disoriented and unsure how to get

safely home. At night, depth perception and color recognition

are impaired. Other boats may be operating without required

navigation lights, in violation of federal law requiring

navigation lights from sunset to sunrise and during periods of

restricted visibility. Without lights they can be very diffi cult to

see in the water.

Operating a boat when visibility is restricted raises the

risk of hitting fi xed objects in the water and colliding with

other boats. That is why it is prudent to lessen your risk

through preventive action that includes slowing to a safe

speed, energizing your navigation lights, and sounding the

appropriate signals for your vessel type, as required by

the Navigation Rules, available online through the Coast

Guard Navigation Center at www.navcen.uscg.gov. It is also

important to post responsible lookouts who will use all of

their senses—sight, sound, even smell—to determine what

lies ahead in time to avoid an accident. A lookout should

scan 360 degrees, as accidents at night can occur when a

vessel is overtaken from behind.

Illustrations and descriptions of the specifi c lighting

requirements for every type of watercraft are provided in

the Navigation Rules, which should be your primary source

of information. Briefl y speaking, however, these are the

navigation lights required for recreational vessels:

By Mike Baron

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division

WHEN VISIBILITY IS LIMITED


SIDELIGHTS: These red and green lights are visible to

another vessel approaching from the side or head-on.

The red light indicates a vessel’s port (left) side; the green

indicates a vessel’s starboard (right) side. These lights

are also referred to as combination lights when displayed

on a vessel’s bow or, in the case of sailboat, when on top

of the mast.

STERN LIGHT: This white light can be seen from behind

or nearly behind the vessel.

MASTHEAD LIGHT: This white light shines forward and

to both sides and is required on all power-driven vessels.

Since a masthead light must be displayed by all vessels

when under engine power, the absence of this light

indicates a sailboat under sail.

ALL-ROUND WHITE LIGHT: On power-driven vessels

less than 39.4 feet in length, this light may be used to

combine a masthead light and stern light into a single

white light visible to vessels from any direction. This

light also serves as an anchor light when sidelights

are extinguished.

Remember that displaying the proper navigation lights

at night and during periods of restricted visibility is

only half of the issue. You must also be able to identify

and interpret the navigation lights on other boats in

the vicinity. This can help determine if you are in an

overtaking, meeting or crossing situation.

Fog can develop very quickly and increases collision

risks. In fog, other boaters need to hear you if they

can’t see you. If you see fog moving in, do the following

before it seriously reduces your visibility:

• Fix your position on a chart, or mark it on an

electronic plotter.

• Reduce your speed to the point where you can

stop your vessel in half the distance you can

actually see.

• Turn on your navigation lights.

• Instruct any passengers to help you keep watch—

by sight, sound, and smell—preferably in the bow.

• Sound one prolonged blast on your horn (4–6

seconds) every two minutes while underway

and making way, and sound two prolonged

blasts every two minutes when underway and

stopped. Continue until the fog lifts and visibility

signifi cantly improves.

If you decide to anchor your vessel and shut off the

engine, the sound signals change. While you are at

anchor you must rapidly ring your bell for fi ve seconds at

intervals of less than one minute. This lets other vessels

know where you are and your status.

At night, navigation lights help vessel operators identify each other’s position, both at anchor and

underway, and are required by law. Refer to your Rules of Navigation manual or to A Boater’s Guide to

Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats and Safety Tips for guidelines on appropriate display.

BOATING IN FOG


After dark, a confi guration of lights generally replaces the

painted color patterns of Aids to Navigation—the buoys and

beacons that mark safe water and hidden dangers and tell

boaters their position in relation to land. You must be able to

identify these navigation aids to help determine your position

and stay out of dangerous situations. To get an accurate

position, you will need to use a nautical chart. The chart will

show you the position of the Aids to Navigation, their light

characteristics and what landmarks you may be able to see

and identify once the sun goes down.

In addition to navigation lights, the Navigation Rules require

all vessels to carry sound-producing devices for use during

meeting, crossing and overtaking situations. Sound signals

are also required during periods of reduced visibility to alert

nearby boaters of your relative position and the your vessel’s

status; for example, a power-driven vessel underway and

making way is required to sound one prolonged blast at

intervals not to exceed two minutes.

Is it easy to get lost or disoriented when visibility is limited? It

is. Things look very different at night, which can be stressful

for inexperienced boat operators. Expect the unexpected.

Practice good risk assessment when deciding whether to

boat in the dark. Make sure your required safety equipment

including visual distress signals, is on board and that

everyone is wearing a life jacket. Take a boating course

through your local Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States

Power Squadrons® or state boating authority and educate

yourself on best practices for boating at night. Your seamanship

skills and good conduct on the water will help alleviate the

stress and ensure that you, your passengers and your vessel

return safely to your mooring.

These sound signals come into play during periods

of reduced visibility.

Fog can easily obscure rocky outcroppings and small

boats. Use a horn, bell or whistle to let others know

where you are.


CRUISING IN THE DARK

Evening romantic? Early morning angler? Before heading

out, be sure to check the weather forecast—either from

local media or your marine VHF-FM radio weather channel.

Statewide weather forecasts and warnings are available from

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

at www.noaa.gov, which also lists local National Weather

Service contacts. Besides checking for any incoming storms,

consider the phases of the moon and the amount of cloud

cover, both of which can affect your visibility in the dark.

Practice risk assessment. Is it a high-traffi c holiday weekend?

Is there a full moon?

Have a clear idea of where you want to go and plot a course

before leaving the dock. Study the route for water depth,

landmarks, navigation aids and any hazards, then mark

your progress on your chart as you go. Practicing these

basic rules of navigation will lessen your risk of becoming

disoriented, getting lost or running aground. Also make a

habit of fi ling a fl oat plan with a relative or friend who

can make the appropriate notifi cations if you fail to return

as scheduled.

In addition to having current charts onboard, use your

radar and GPS, if so equipped. But don’t rely on GPS alone.

Operating in or near areas of restricted visibility raises the risk

of allisions, in which a moving vessel strikes a fi xed object,

and collisions, in which vessels underway strike each other.

A GPS can’t tell you what obstructions lie just beneath the

water’s surface or between you and your destination.

Prior to leaving the dock, make sure that your navigation

lights are “energized and burning brightly,” as specifi ed by the

Navigation Rules, and make sure you have extra light bulbs

and fuses aboard. A Boater’s Guide to Federal Requirements

for Recreational Boats and Safety Tips illustrates appropriate

vessel lighting and may be found online at www.uscgboating.

org/regulations/federal_requirements_brochure.aspx.

In addition to turning on navigation lights, eliminate all white

lights on board. White lights can affect your night vision and

reduce your ability to see other vessels and objects in or on

the water. Consider replacing them with red lights, which will

not affect your night vision. Set your instrument panel dimmer

switch to the lowest readable setting.

Do a marine VHF-FM radio check with a marina, another boat

or a towing company to make sure it is working properly.

As with every excursion, make sure you also have a full fuel

tank before heading out. You never want to run out of fuel,

especially not in the dark.

Finally, minimize distractions. While underway in restricted

visibility, improve your abilities as a lookout by turning

down music and TVs and asking passengers to reduce

conversation levels.

At night familiar landmarks and shoreline features

disappear and are replaced by a confusing array

of lights.


Great Lakes

THE FLEETS OF THE WORLD RETURN TO U.S.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Rayt Mabus and the chairman

of Operation Sail, Inc., Jose Fuentes, recently announced

a 12-port public/private partnership for the bicentennial

commemoration of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The

Star-Spangled Banner.”

The celebration begins next year and continues through 2015.

Weeklong events, including parades of warships and sailing

vessels, air shows, international athletic competitions and

community relations activities, will mark the occasions in New

Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Baltimore/Annapolis, Boston,

New London, Milwaukee, Chicago, Toledo, Cleveland, Detroit,

and Buffalo. The Navy’s four annual events in Seattle, Portland,

San Francisco and San Diego will share the theme and include

special shipboard exhibits.

The Chief of Naval Operations has invited 120 countries

to send appropriate combat ships as well as their national

academy sail training tall ships to America. In 2012, a

number of the Navy ships will continue into the Great Lakes

for a series of high-profi le port visits along the Canadian

and U.S. shorelines. Fleet Weeks, Navy Weeks and other

annual events will use the commemoration to impart

important lessons about America’s maritime heritage. As the

commemoration extends, numerous conferences, seminars

and observances will take place in venues that were crucial to

the outcome of the confl ict.

navy.mil // opsail.org

The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., delves into the

world of the paranormal with “Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouses of the Great

Lakes.” The exhibit runs through January 2012.

With 11 sentinels, Door County is a prime example of the appeal that

lighthouses have with people—spectacular settings, picturesque qualities

and historical signifi cance.

But there is another side to lighthouses that has fueled debate, and

produced a cottage industry of books and videos while providing work for a

band of researchers that might best be called “ghost hunters.”

Visitors will pass through a lighthouse fi lled with purported paranormal

experiences as well as the Horton Gallery, where sensory and psychic skills

will be tested, reality challenged and perception explained. History will blend

with legend as it relates to nine of the most signifi cant lighthouse hauntings

on the Great Lakes.

Museum Curator John Moga stresses the exhibition bares no resemblance to

the haunted houses one might experience during Halloween. But that doesn’t

mean he and Assistant Curator June Larson haven’t incorporated some

entertaining elements throughout the experience as they take historically

accurate accounts of hauntings and replicate them for the museum visitor.

While the exhibit may not answer questions about the unexplained, it will take

an interesting look at some while offering a historically accurate glimpse

at the places where they may have taken place.

920-743-5958 // dcmm.org

MARITIME EXHIBIT EXAMINES PARANORMAL


Real-time lake conditions and weather data on Lake Michigan

are now available to the public on the Internet thanks to an

innovative environmental sensing buoy located off-shore of the

Cook Nuclear Plant, which is located just north of Bridgman,

Mich. Indiana Michigan Power contracted LimnoTech, an Ann

Arbor-based company specializing in Great Lakes monitoring

and modeling, to deploy and maintain the buoy.

The data is being generated for a multi-year environmental

study of Lake Michigan and will be used by the Cook Plant

for engineering studies on possible improvements to the

plant’s water intake system. The buoy will remain in operation

through the fall. Implementation may be extended for

subsequent years.

LimnoTech is currently working directly with the National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other federal

agencies to increase the number of environmental sensors

in the Great Lakes and to improve the availability of the data

to water quality managers and the public. Data from the buoy

will feed into the developing Great Lakes Observing System,

the National Data Buoy Center operated by NOAA, and the

University of Michigan’s observing system.

Data is also being used by the National Weather Service offi ces

in Northern Indiana and Grand Rapids to improve hazardous

weather predictions, and it will feed Coast Guard information

systems used to respond to distress calls from local boaters.

bit.ly/cookbuoy

LAKE MICHIGAN WATER, WEATHER CONDITIONS ONLINE

This fall North America’s largest lighthouse festival returns. The 16th Annual

Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival runs Oct. 6 to 9 in Alpena, Mich., and

promises four days fi lled with activities for the young and old.

Events include lighthouse tours (aerial, boat or personal vehicle),

entertainment, auctions, educational programs and vendors. The festival

boasts more than 100 maritime-related vendors, including lighthouse

preservation groups, artists, authors and more. While the festival’s main site

is Alpena’s APLEX Event Center, additional activities will be held throughout

the community. From Saginaw to Mackinaw, lighthouses will be open for

tours and visits.

Attendees can visit the Great Lakes lighthouses along Lake Huron’s Sunrise

Side, including the Tawas Point Lighthouse, Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, Alpena Light, Old Presque Isle Lighthouse, New Presque

Isle Lighthouse, 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, Middle Island Light Station, Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse and Old Mackinac Point

Lighthouse. Additionally, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers many more lighthouses to explore.

lighthousefestival.org

GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL 2011

LAKE SUPERIOR GETS ITS FIRST CLEAN MARINASMayors Ralph Brzezinski of Washburn and Larry MacDonald

of Bayfi eld, Wis., announced newly certifi ed Clean Marinas

at a Clean Marina Workshop at Pike Bay Marina in Bayfi eld.

Wisconsin now has 17 Clean Marinas since the certifi cation

program began in July 2010. The newly certifi ed marinas are:

Pikes Bay Marina (Bayfi eld), Bayfi eld City Docks, Washburn

Marina, South Bay Marina (Green Bay), McKinley Marina

(Milwaukee) and St. Croix Marina (Hudson).

These marinas join 11 other certifi ed marinas in Wisconsin,

including The Abbey Marina (Fontana), Gaslight Pointe Marina

(Racine), Lakeshore Towers Marina (Racine), Manitowoc

Marina, Nestegg Marine (Marinette), Port Washington Marina,

Racine Yacht Club and SkipperBud’s Harbor Club and

Quarterdeck Marinas (Sturgeon Bay), Harbor Centre Marina

(Sheboygan) and Reefpoint Marina (Racine).

Many Wisconsin marinas have taken steps to voluntarily

adopt practices to become certifi ed and adopt up to 100

best management practices depending of the type of facility,

ranging from docks only to full-service businesses with

fueling, storage and repair and maintenance capabilities.

The marinas have typically improved 10 to 25 practices such

as procedures for preventing and cleaning up gas spills,

installing better hazardous waste containment, boat bottom

washing fi lter systems, managing stormwater and improving

vessel maintenance practices.

wisconsincleanmarina.org


Great LakesOn July 13, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

announced the discovery of two Great Lakes

shipwrecks. They were discovered as part of Project

Shiphunt, an archaeological expedition sponsored

by Sony and the Intel Corp.

In May, fi ve high school students from Saginaw,

Mich., undertook the adventure of a lifetime: Hunt for

a shipwreck, investigate its identity, and document

it in 3D for future generations. Accompanied by a

team of scientists and historians from the National

Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration,

they conducted a full-fl edged research mission

as they searched the deep waters of northeastern

Lake Huron. The team also worked with scientists

from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and

NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory to investigate the historically signifi cant shipwrecks.

The team located the 138-foot schooner M.F. Merrick, which sank in 1889, and the 414-foot steel freighter Etruria, which sank

in 1905. They are working to incorporate the new data into the exhibits at the sanctuary’s Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.

The sanctuary will continue investigating the new shipwrecks and working with the State of Michigan to provide location

information so divers can access the new sites. Project Shiphunt is chronicled in a recently released documentary.

thunderbay.noaa.gov/shiphunt.html

PROJECT SHIPWRECK TURNS STUDENTS INTO EXPLORERS

DIVERS BATTLE GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK PIRATESSeventeen Michigan troopers are offi cers on the road and also divers

in the water as part of the department’s Underwater Recovery Unit.

The unit receives about 60 to 70 calls each year that range from

actual dives to public relations events. Divers recover bodies and

crime weapons. But they also document artifacts and features of

Great Lakes shipwrecks.

Troopers get dive practice while providing Wayne Lusardi, an

archaeologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Thunder Bay

National Marine Sanctuary, the help he needs to document newly

discovered shipwrecks, sometimes before recreational divers have

ever touched them. They assist the DNR with checking shipwrecks,

videotaping them and checking to see if artifacts are being left there or if they believe someone has stolen them.

But shipwreck thefts are uncommon now that laws prohibit the taking of artifacts, Lusardi said. New technology is changing the

game. Better camera equipment, underwater robotic vehicles and sonar help the team look for shipwrecks or accidents and

increase their success at fi nding them.

Troopers work two years on the road before applying for specialty training. In underwater recovery training they learn scuba

diving basics in a pool or swim tank in Lansing, Mich., for one week. They undergo an additional one-month training course with

dives in different water types, including water with low to no visibility—a common quality of sites like the Saginaw and Flint rivers.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other

participating organizations announced details of the fi rst-ever

Great Lakes Week scheduled for October 2011 in Detroit,

Mich. The theme of Great Lakes Week is “Working Together,

Taking Action” and will bring representatives of the U.S. and

Canadian governments together with a broad coalition of

public and private groups to highlight efforts to implement

solutions for the lakes’ most pressing problems.

EPA coordinates the efforts of 15 federal and binational

agencies as part of President Obama’s Great Lakes

Restoration Initiative. Great Lakes Week advances the GLRI,

the largest investment in the lakes in two decades. The lakes

provide jobs, recreation and drinking water for more than 30

million people in the Great Lakes Basin. Great Lakes Week

represents a new partnership to improve the places around

the basin where people live, work, learn and play.

The week’s activities will focus on progress that has been

made in restoration efforts and innovative solutions to

challenges affecting the Great Lakes. Hosting the annual

meetings and conferences of various organizations in one

place will make this one of the most wide-ranging Great

Lakes summits in history.

EPA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP FOR FIRST-EVER GREAT LAKES WEEK

This year marks the bicentennial of an event that changed

the course of history in North America and the world. In 1811,

Nicholas Roosevelt successfully guided a steamboat up and

down the Ohio River and eventually to New Orleans, a major

feat for the time.

The Steamboat Celebration in Madison, Ind., will be held Oct.

14 to 16. The Rivers Institute at Hanover College and the Belles

of Louisville and Cincinnati are partnering in an event that will

educate and celebrate this turning point in history. The public is

invited to any or all of the cruises offered.

Both Belles will travel from their home states, with passengers, on Friday, Oct. 14. That evening both vessels will offer

a moonlight cruise. On Saturday, Oct. 15, docked boat tours, a lunch cruise aboard the Belle of Cincinnati, the Bicentennial

Steamboat Race and a Belle Ball aboard both boats will be available. There will be a brunch cruise aboard both Belles before

they make their way home on Sunday, Oct. 16.

Madison’s Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew festival will be held this same weekend. The Lanier Mansion’s Legacy of Steam Power

Show runs Oct. 15 and 16. rivers.hanover.edu

STEAMBOAT CELEBRATION IN MADISON

On July 8, the Québec Government led by Premier Jean

Charest enacted historic regulations to protect the Great

Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin. This represents a major

milestone in Québec’s efforts to implement the Great Lakes—

St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources

Agreement, which includes a ban on new or increased

diversions of water from the basin, with limited exceptions.

Québec’s action follows the National Assembly’s approval

of the Agreement and passage of Bill 27, and allows Québec

to put the agreement into force. The Great Lakes States

previously completed their required actions with enactment of

the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Compact. Following

Ontario’s enactment of regulations expected in coming

months, the agreement will become fully effective and the

various dates and deadlines for its provisions will begin.

The agreement and compact include the following:

• Lasting economic development will be balanced with

sustainable water use to ensure Great Lakes-St. Lawrence

River Basin waters are managed responsibly.

• The states and provinces will use a consistent standard

to review proposed uses of Great Lakes water.

• Data collection will be strengthened, and the states

and provinces will share information, which will improve

decision-making by the governments.

QUÉBEC ENACTS HISTORIC REGULATIONS

glslregionalbody.org


Fishing

In a report released this month under the National Fish

Habitat Action Plan, large regions of the Upper Mississippi

River Basin are shown to be at high risk for loss of key

fi sh habitat if current patterns of land use in the watershed

continue unchanged in the coming years.

According to the study, high-risk habitats nationwide are in

or near areas experiencing urban development, livestock

grazing and other agriculture activities, or point source

pollution. In addition, many at-risk aquatic habitats are being

impacted by active mines, or from hydroelectric dams and

other impediments to fi sh migrations.

Through a Fish’s Eye highlights areas where fi sh habitat is

most likely still intact and should be protected, as well as

locations where conservation or restoration efforts are most

needed to restore altered systems. It was developed to bring

strategic focus to conservation actions and aid measurement

of results using a science-based approach.

fishhabitat.org

‘THROUGH A FISH’S EYE’ IN THE MIDWEST

Designed to help boaters and anglers fi nd

boat ramps and marinas on-the-go from the

convenience of their iPhones and Android

phones, the updated Boat Ramp App now

offers advanced search functions that allow

users to search for access points by ZIP code,

city and state, and local landmarks. Also new

is an “add a ramp” feature where users can

submit a ramp that may not yet be listed.

The free app, which is available in the Apple

iTunes store (it’s compatible with the iPhone,

iPod Touch, and iPad) and in the Android

Marketplace, features more than 35,000 boat

ramps across the country. Users will continue

to enjoy the same features they have come

to expect from the app: a GPS-enabled

map that instantly pinpoints boat ramps and

marinas for quick view as well as an option to

view them in list form, with address, distance,

and directions provided.

Users who have already downloaded the

Boat Ramp App to their mobile device will be

notifi ed by their service provider that the new

release is available. Users can also download

the app by scanning the iPhone or Android

QR Code.

itunes.apple.com // market.android.com

POPULAR BOAT RAMP APP UPDATED

Federal excise taxes collected on sport fi shing equipment generated

a 2,157 percent return on investment to the outdoor industry between

1955 and 2006, according to an analysis conducted by Southwick

Associates and Andrew Loftus Consulting for the Association of Fish

and Wildlife Agencies.

The ROIs in the new report, The Benefi ts to Business from Hunting

and Fishing Excise Taxes, were determined by comparing the amount

of excise taxes collected annually to the amount of purchases made

annually by sportsmen during the respective timeframes. By law, the

excise taxes can only by used to maintain fi sh and wildlife populations,

provide public access, and support programs that directly benefi t hunters, shooting sports enthusiasts and anglers.

Funding from the excise taxes, which are collected quarterly form outdoor industry manufacturers and importers under the

Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and Sport Fish Restoration Act respectively, are apportioned to state and territorial fi sh

and wildlife agencies based on land area and state fi shing and hunting license sales. Agencies combine these funds with the

license revenues to conserve fi sh and wildlife and their habitats and create recreational and educational opportunities. In 2009,

more than $740 million was made available in addition to the $1.4 billion total paid by hunters and anglers in license fees.

According to the study, the outdoor industry excise taxes assisted in improving fi shing in the Great Lakes from nearly

nonexistent in the 1950s to world class for salmon, trout, walleye and yellow perch, and generated more than $2 billion in retail

sales and supporting more than 58,000 jobs.

asafishing.org

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As rising fuel costs decrease the number of boaters using

Ohio’s marinas, marina owners seek additional business

opportunities. Ohio Sea Grant Extension Educators Colleen

Wellington and Tory Gabriel, funded by the Lake Erie

Protection Fund, found boating marinas attract many fi sh,

making docks a good spot for fi shing.

The warm, shallow water produces lots of food. Juvenile

fi sh and panfi sh seek refuge amid underwater structures

that draw larger predatory fi sh. The researchers wanted

to see if enhancing the habitat increased their presence.

Using PVC piping, they created underwater structures and

sunk them in seven Certifi ed Ohio Clean Marinas from Port

Clinton to Geneva.

They did not attract many additional fi sh and hypothesize that

the habitat was already suffi cient. In this case, adding a new

structure probably wouldn’t be benefi cial. Controlled angling

produced an average catch rate of 8.5 fi sh per hour in the fi ve

marinas where fi shing is permitted, with a maximum of 46 fi sh

per hour at one location.

Some marinas don’t allow fi shing because it can interfere

with boat traffi ; others are private. However, it may provide

another way to promote marinas and introduce Ohio’s next

generation of anglers to the sport.

great-lakes.net

FISHING COULD HELP OHIO’S CLEAN MARINAS’ REVENUE

SPORTFISHING, BOATING INDUSTRIESSUPPORT FISHAMERICAFishAmerica Foundation has received donations from the

Bonnier Corporation, Brunswick Public Foundation and the

Mercury Marine National Walleye Tournament to support its

mission to help keep the nation’s sportfi sh and their

habitat healthy.

Bonnier Corporation made a $10,000 donation to the

FishAmerica Gulf Fund in support of fi sheries conservation

and habitat restoration in the Gulf of Mexico. The FishAmerica

Gulf Fund was created in 2005 in response to Hurricanes

Katrina and Rita and was expanded in April 2010 to include

the Gulf oil spill disaster. Funding from the Gulf Fund has been

used to restore habitat along the Texas and Mississippi coasts

providing much-needed refuge, spawning and rearing habitat

to ensure the survival of Gulf sportfi sh in areas not directly

affected by the oil spill.

Brunswick Public Foundation contributed $35,000 to the

FishAmerica Foundation’s grants program. When matched

with funds from the NOAA Restoration Center and leveraged

with an additional $1.3 million from the local communities,

the grant will provide funding for six grassroots projects to

restore marine and estuarine habitat critical to marine fi sh.

Mercury Marine presented $3,000 to the FishAmerica

Foundation from donations made by tournament anglers

through its National Walleye Tournament.

asafishing.org

Yearling and fi ngerling blue catfi sh will be stocked into Hoover

Reservoir for the fi rst time in the fall of 2011, according

to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division

of Wildlife. This stocking effort is part of a pilot project

conducted by the division’s Inland Fisheries Research Unit

to determine if stocking blue catfi sh can create trophy

fi sheries in Ohio reservoirs.

This is the second time that blue catfi sh will be stocked in

Ohio waters in more than 30 years. Blue catfi sh are native

to Ohio, but are currently found only in the Ohio River and

its tributaries.

Careful monitoring of this project will determine whether

annual stocking in a reservoir with suitable habitat and prey

can produce a high quality fi shery. If stocking results are

positive and state fi sh hatcheries are able to meet production

demands, stocking may be expanded to additional reservoirs.

ohiodnr.com

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Marinas

Mayor Byron W. Brown of Buffalo, N.Y., has announced

detailed plans for $1 million in upgrades and improvements

to the Erie Basin Marina.

“With the city’s investment of $1 million, Buffalo’s waterfront

is continuing to take shape and attracting more and more

visitors,” said Mayor Brown. “Anyone who has been there

lately can see the tremendous progress and the city is playing

a key role in all of this development.”

The project will include a new boardwalk, enhancements to

restroom facilities and security features for slip holders, with

a focus on creating safer accessibility to the water’s edge.

Nearly $500,000 is designated for the construction of a new

boardwalk. The 350-foot long boardwalk will be elevated,

overlooking the beach area and Lake Erie. New concrete,

lighted bollards, railings on both sides and handicap

accessibility will be included in the boardwalk’s construction.

The marina seawall will be reconstructed in order to protect

the shore and visitors to this area of the waterfront. Public

restrooms and showers will be expanded. The installation of

pier gates will act as a security measure for slip holders. The

gates will improve safety around private boats.

During fall 2010, the City of Buffalo was awarded a $1 million

grant through Upstate City by City Capital and the Empire

State Development Corporation. Improvements are scheduled

to begin by Labor Day of this year, with the project slated to

be completed in spring 2012.

Improvements to the Four Rivers Marina that is located at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon

Township, Ill., will include pavement and walkway modifi cations and the installation of an open-air shelter and two boat lifts.

Construction is planned for September through December 2011.

Southpoint Marina is located in Rochester, N.Y., just off

Interstate 590. Situated on Irondequoit Bay, about 4 miles

from the inlet from Lake Ontario, it is the only marina in

Monroe County with calm and deep waters.

Boats from 16 feet to 47 feet can be accommodated, and

all slips include free electrical power and water hookups

as well as plenty of lighted, free parking. Mooring holders

have access to newly remodeled men’s and women’s

bathrooms and showers as well as free Wi-Fi Internet

access, a secured, lock gate to keep non-boating visitors

from the vessels and a convenience store with food, snacks,

drinks and boat supplies. There’s also a full-service Italian

restaurant on site with outdoor seating facing the water—it

also offers a free take-out delivery service.

Additional amenities include convenient roller carts for

taking items to and from boats, a picnic area overlooking the bay with grills

available to the members, vending machines and daily newspaper delivery.

The dock master is on duty everyday until 10 p.m. during peak season. Contact

the marina offi ce for rates and availability.

southpointmarina.com // 585-271-1111

MARINA PROFILE: SOUTHPOINT MARINA

PLANS FOR NEARLY $1 MILLION IN IMPROVEMENTSTO ERIE BASIN MARINA

PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOUR RIVERS MARINA


A ribbon cutting and dedication of completed renovations at the Paint Creek State Park marina in Bainbridge, Ohio, took place

last July, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The project was completed at a total cost of $1.6 million and included replacement of fl oating docks and gangways, new boat

fueling and sewage pump-out systems and a new, fl oating concession building. Additional features for wheelchair accessibility

include three accessible dock slips, accessible walkways and gangways, three designated parking spaces, and a specially

equipped latrine.

PAINT CREEK STATE PARK MARINA IMPROVEMENTS

MARINALIFE HOSTS BEST MARINAS CONTESTMarinalife—the full-service online concierge service for boaters—has opened

online voting for its 2011 Best Marinas Contest. Voting will be open until Oct.15 on

marinalife.com/marinacontest. Marinalife members and boaters are invited to vote for

the Best Transient Marina and the Marina with the Best Customer Service.

Transient marinas are integral to coastal cruising and are popular with boaters who

follow a snowbird schedule or explore ports along different waterways. Boaters often

look for amenities like easy access to fuel and pump-out facilities, dog-friendly areas,

Wi-Fi networks and perhaps restaurants or other shopping opportunities at transient

marinas. Marinas that offer the best customer service will stand out in a boater’s mind

perhaps from an interaction with a dockhand, reservation staff or dockmaster; and

often, those positive customer service experiences will mean positive reviews and

references for the marina.

The more than 8,600 marinas in the Marinalife database that cover the cruising areas of the U.S., Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean,

and Central America are all eligible to be selected as the 2011 Best Marinas. The winning marinas will be recognized at the

Marinalife booth at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, reviewed in the winter 2011-2012 issue of Marinalife Magazine

and will receive a marketing package valued at $2,000.


CruisingAGLCA FALL RENDEZVOUS AND REUNION

America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association, an online

community of Great Loop cruisers with headquarters in

Charleston, S.C., will hold its annual Fall Rendezvous and

Reunion from Oct. 25 to 28 at Joe Wheeler State Park in

Rogersville, Ala.

Most attendees of the Fall Rendezvous have been

on the Loop for several months, and coming to

Wheeler means reuniting with friends they have met

along the way. Staying in one marina, surrounded

by magnifi cent scenery just off the Tennessee River,

allows for mixing and mingling with old friends and

new members. Traditionally, the Fall Rendezvous offers

presentations about the waterway journey from Alabama

to South Carolina, general lessons on safety, vessel

safety checks and valuable cruising information about the mid-western rivers.

The highlight of the event is the Looper Crawl. The socializing continues with this event as Loopers open their boats to one

another. This is a chance for newcomers to see what Loop old-timers like and dislike about the vessel they have chosen.

The event is limited to AGLCA members; however, the association offers trial memberships for

those who are interested in learning about the Great Loop and the association. Space is limited

and an early registration is required. Registration is $219 per person and covers all events,

seminars, side sessions and group meals.

AGLCA is an organization of boaters who have cruised or dream of cruising any or all of North

America’s eastern waterways, known as the Great Loop. The association is committed to

sharing navigational and cruising information that will enhance the enjoyment and safety of

those cruising these waterways.

greatloop.org

There will be major changes to the 22nd Discover the

Caribbean Series, A Sailing Festival, which will start with a

cocktail party and press conference on Oct. 20 at the Ponce

Yacht and Fishing Club.

Classics and couples cruising classes have been added to

the other divisions (one-design, dinghy, bareboats, racing,

cruising and multihulls) to make it easier for every sailing

enthusiast to participate and enjoy this event. The race

committee plans to customize coastal courses to suit various

types of boats and classes, in addition to the windward-

leeward races for one-designs. Other changes include VIP

seating for spectators at the fi nish line, numerous kiosks

for food and beverages to complement the other children’s

activities, volleyball tournament, MTB race, R/C sailing boat

regatta, a fashion show and lots of live music.

Three sailing events comprise the Discover the Caribbean

Series regatta: the Feeder Race from Fajardo to Salinas on

Saturday, Nov. 5, a day fl oat from Salinas to Coffi n Island,

8 miles south of Ponce; then to Ponce for the Series—two

weekends of coastal racing outside Ponce and Coffi n Island.

The Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club will offer participants

free dockage for a week before and after the races, and

if boaters come from more than 60 miles away, they will

receive an extra free week. The club has 168 slips in addition

to the restaurant, swimming pools, junior beach, mini golf,

playgrounds and tennis courts. Crews are welcome to all

facilities during the regatta. Free breakfast and dinner every

day of the regatta are included with the boat registration/

entry. Every participant in the regatta will receive free

cocktails with live music after every racing day.

discoverpyfc.com

DISCOVER THE CARIBBEAN, A SAILING FESTIVAL


This annual transatlantic rally will start on Nov. 20 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, has now become the most

popular way to cross the Atlantic. The largest transocean sailing event in the world, every year the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

brings together more than 200 yachts from all over the world. The Caribbean destination is Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, one

of the most beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles. The 2,700 nautical-mile passage on the northeast tradewind route takes on

average between 14 and 21 days.

Conceived as a friendly race for cruising yachts to make the Atlantic crossing both safer and more enjoyable, participating

yachts must carry a range of safety equipment including a liferaft, EPIRB and VHF radio. Daily radio nets contribute further to

the safety of participants. The presence of experienced sailors is another incentive for those with little offshore experience.

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has a special fl avor, which successfully combines racers with cruisers, old with young, and

provides entertainment for all. A wide range of entertainment takes place both before the start and after the fi nish. The ARC

enjoys the support of the Tourist Authority of Gran Canaria, the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Rol Nautic and the Saint Lucia

Board of Tourism.

worldcruising.com

CROSS THE ATLANTIC WITH THE ATLANTIC RALLY FOR CRUISERS

TEACHING DELIVERIES BY SEA SENSESea Sense…The Women’s Sailing & Powerboating

Schook is offering a class called Teaching Deliveries.

An expansion of the On Your Own Boat© courses, this

private instruction is designed for many applications,

including teaching someone who has just bought a boat

how to take it from the point of purchase to their home

port. It works equally well for those contemplating a trip

to a new cruising ground or traveling the Great Loop, the

Intracoastal Waterways or offshore in the oceans for the

fi rst time.

Many different situations can be encountered on any

passage, be it a duration of two days or two weeks.

Each new occurrence will be used as a teaching tool,

from tides and currents in different areas to entering

new harbors, dealing with traffi c, learning about channel

markers and planning the next day’s run.

All aspects of passage-making are covered—from

trip planning and execution, learning complex high-

tech boat systems, traveling to new and challenging

areas, to dealing with on-board emergencies. Pricing

is dependent on boat size and trip duration. At the end

of the delivery, students will have experienced many,

varied crusing situations, preparing them to go it alone

with new-found skill and confi dence.

seasenseboating.com


NationalThe fi rst-ever Hagerty Classic Marine Hobby Survey was

recently completed by classic boat owners representing

more than 3,000 vintage vessels with a combined value of

more than $94 million. The questionnaire was developed to

discover what owners enjoy most about the classic boating

lifestyle, as well as what concerns, motivates and keeps them

on board.

Avenue ISR, a third-party research company unaffi liated with

Hagerty, conducted the survey. Participants were recruited

through the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Chris-Craft

Club and an online link at woodyboater.com. Hagerty clients

were also invited to take part.

HAGERTY RELEASES VINTAGE BOAT HOBBY SURVEY RESULTS

hagerty.com

building-collaboration-for-water.org

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• More than 80 percent of all classic boat owners put their

vessels in the water in 2010, and more than 50 percent

had their boats in the water for fi ve months or more—

mostly on inland lakes.

• Seventy-three percent of classic boat owners belong to

one or more clubs.

• Two-thirds cited one of three reasons for owning

their classic boat: visual appeal, personal nostalgia or

historical importance. Only 0.9 percent purchased vintage

vessels for “investment purposes.”

• The number one method of purchasing classic

boats is direct/word of mouth/private sale at 20.1

percent. Craigslist was second on the list at 12.3 percent,

while eBay was fi fth at 11.7 percent.

• The top concern for the classic boat hobby is harmful

effects caused by alternative fuels such as ethanol,

increased cost of fuel and operating expenses, and an

aging demographic.

• More than 60 percent report that “the economy has had

no impact” on their classic boating behavior.

Over the summer, the Environmental Protection Agency

released its rule outlining a gas pump warning label as well

as other misfueling controls for gasoline containing up to 15

percent ethanol, commonly referred to as E15. Completion of

this misfueling rule was one requirement that was stipulated

in the partial waivers for E15 before the fuel could be sold at

retail outlets. Fuel and fuel additive manufacturers now must

register E15 with the EPA.

While both partial waivers exclude marine engines and other

non-road engines such as snowmobiles, lawn and garden

equipment, the National Marine Manufacturers Association

continues to be concerned that the measures outlined in

EPA’s misfueling rule do not take signifi cant steps to address

anticipated problems with consumer confusion and the risk of

misfueling. In addition, the rule does not ensure compatible

fuels remain available for the nation’s 13 million registered

boat owners or the hundreds of millions of owners of

gasoline-powered equipment. These concerns were outlined

in NMMA’s full comments to EPA, submitted earlier this year.

In December 2010, the NMMA fi led suit in the U.S. Court of

Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging EPA’s partial waiver

to approve E15 for certain motor vehicles. NMMA continues

to work with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, the

Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of

International Automobile Manufacturers in a coalition called

the Engine Products Group in pursuing this legal challenge.

nmma.org

EPA FINALIZES PUMP LABEL, OTHER MISFUELING GUIDELINES FOR E15


MARINALIFE ANNOUNCES NAVIGATION NOTICES FOR MARINERS

UNIFORM CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ACT FOR VESSELS FINALIZEDIn July, with support from the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the Uniform Law Commission, a 350-member

group of appointed law commissioners that draft uniform laws aimed at solving problems common to all the states,

approved the Uniform Certifi cate of Title Act for Vessels. The Uniform Certifi cate of Title Act, which is similar to most state

boat title schemes, also creates a model vessel brand that acts as a permanent designation on a boat title that discloses any

damage to the boat and serves as a valuable tool to consumers, insurers and lenders.

Currently, this information is regulated by a number of different state and federal laws. The Uniform Certifi cate of Title Act

seeks to create a uniform model that will not only be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, but will help and protect consumers by

facilitating fi nancing and transfers of ownership as well as by deterring theft.uniformlaws.org

As a full-service online concierge service for boaters, Marinalife

has added a new feature to give members and mariners yet

another reason to consider the site their one-stop shop for

cruise planning and reservations. Navigation Notices are the

newest service offered free to boaters giving them regular

updates on regional cruising areas from the West Coast to the

Great Lakes, East Coast and the Bahamas/Caribbean.

The notices focus on seven popular cruising regions: West

Coast, Great Lakes, New England, Mid-Atlantic, New England,

the Southeast and the Bahamas/Caribbean. Marinalife

provides members the opportunity to select a specifi c region

about which they would like to receive updates or they can

receive notices on all cruising regions if interested.

In addition to the email notice, all regional updates are

available for review on marinalife.com. Navigation Notices

are tied in with the nautical chartviewer on marinalife.com

allowing boaters to view on the chart exactly where a problem

or navigation alert exists. This real-time integration of chart

and notifi cation data empowers boaters with the ability

to monitor navigation issues as they travel.

marinalife.com

While the law has not changed, the Canada Border Services Agency has modernized its reporting requirements for pleasure craft

entering Canadian waters, in an effort to make it easier for private boaters to comply with reporting requirements.

All recreational boaters are required to present themselves upon their arrival in Canada as per the Customs Act and

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This provision applies regardless of whether or not boaters drop anchor, land, enter an

inland tributary or moor alongside another vessel while in foreign waters.

Certain private boaters may now present themselves to the CBSA by calling the Telephone Reporting Centre at

1-888-226-7277 from their cellular telephones from the location at which they enter Canadian waters.

The following groups of individuals may report by cellular phone:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have not landed

on U.S. soil; and U.S. citizens and permanent residents who do not

plan on landing on Canadian soil.

All other private boaters, including those without cellular

telephones, must proceed directly to a designated marine

telephone-reporting site and place a call to the TRC in order to

obtain CBSA clearance.

cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CBSA REVISES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS


Sailing

The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame has announced

the 15 sailors who will make up the historic fi rst-ever class of

inductees into the National Sailing Hall of Fame.

Inductees are American citizens, 45 years of age and older,

who have made signifi cant impact on the growth and

development of the sport in the U.S. in categories of Sailing,

Technical and Contributor. Nominations of non-citizens were

also considered if they infl uenced the sport in the U.S., and

posthumous nominations were also accepted.

This fi rst group of inductees will be honored on Oct. 23,

during an invitation-only ceremony scheduled to take place at

San Diego Yacht Club in California.

National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductees: US SAILING Disabled

Sailing Team Coach and fi ve-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the

Year Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I.); surfboard industry pioneer

Hobie Alter (Calif.); 1998 Whitbread Round the World Race

winning skipper Paul Cayard (Kentfi eld, Calif.); four-time

America’s Cup winning skipper Dennis Conner (San Diego,

Calif.); naval architect and America’s Cup winning skipper

Ted Hood (Portsmouth, R.I.); sailor, author and Emmy-award

winning sailing commentator Gary Jobson (Annapolis, Md.);

1972 Soling Olympic Gold Medalist Buddy Melges (Zenda,

Wis.); 1968 Star Olympic Gold Medalist and founder of North

Sails Lowell North (San Diego, Calif.); and America’s Cup

winning helmsman and four-time Rolex Yachtsman of the

Year Ted Turner (Atlanta, Ga.).

National Sailing Hall of Fame Posthumous Inductees:

Transatlantic Race record setter Capt. Charles “Charlie”

Barr (Marblehead, Mass.); naval architect Capt. Nathanael

G. Herreshoff (Bristol, R.I.); two-time America’s Cup winning

skipper Emil “Bus” Mosbacher, Jr. (Greenwich, Conn.); the

fi rst-ever singlehanded circumnavigator and noted writer

Joshua Slocum (San Francisco, Calif.); yacht designer Olin

Stephens (Hanover, N.H.); and three-time America’s Cup

winning skipper Harold S. Vanderbilt (New York, N.Y.).

2011halloffamers.nshof.org

FIRST-EVER INDUCTEES ANNOUNCEDBY NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME

The Lake Bluff Yacht Club of Lake Bluff, Ill., will host

two major sailing regattas during the summers of 2011

and 2012.

On Sept. 10 and 11, the club will host the 2011 U.S.

Masters Sunfish Championships for sailors more than

40 years old. This will be the second time in recent years

that the Masters Championships have been held in Lake

Bluff. In previous years, as many as 50 men and women

from across the U.S. have participated in this event. This

event will start and end each day at the public beach in

Lake Bluff.

In late July and early August 2012, the LBYC will host the

2012 Sunfish North American Championships. This regatta

is open to all sailors and was last held in the Chicago area

in 2001. Preceding the North American Championships will be the North American Youth Championship for sailors who

are younger than 18 years old. This event will be held at the public beach in Waukegan, Ill.

All sailors in both regattas will use single-handed, 14-foot Sunfish sailboats. The public is welcome to observe the racing

as well as meet the sailors at the beach before and after racing.

www.lakebluffyachtclub.org

LAKE BLUFF YACHT CLUB TO HOST TWO MAJOR REGATTAS


The Chicago Yacht Club has requested US SAILING,

the national governing body of the sport, to conduct an

independent study on the capsizing of a competing sailboat

on Lake Michigan during a storm at the 2011 Chicago Yacht

Club Race to Mackinac that resulted in the deaths of two

sailors on July 18.

US SAILING has appointed an Independent Review Panel

for the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, who

are responsible for researching the factors involved in the

accident, determining what lessons can be learned and

making recommendations for future consideration.

In early August, the Independent Review Panel created and

distributed an online questionnaire asking participating

skippers to report their experiences from the race. The

Independent Review Panel will present its report during

US SAILING’s Annual Meeting at the Loews Annapolis Hotel

in Annapolis, Md., on Oct. 27 to 29.

For relevant inquiries regarding this independent study

or pertinent information and helpful commentary on

the incident or race, please contact US SAILING at

[email protected].

The members of the Independent Review Panel are Chuck

Hawley (Chairman / Santa Cruz, Calif.), Sheila McCurdy

(Middletown, R.I.), Ralph Naranjo (Annapolis, Md.) and

John Rousmaniere (New York, N.Y.). The four panelists are

experienced offshore sailors. All have been longtime members

of US SAILING’s Safety-at-Sea Committee and served as

moderators for US SAILING certifi ed Safety-at-Sea Seminars.

The Chicago Yacht Club appointed one if its members, Leif

Sigmond, Jr., to serve as the club’s liaison to the panel.

US SAILING TO CONDUCT STUDY ON RACE TO MACKINAC TRAGEDY

The 20th Albacore International Regatta, an event held

biannually at sites rotating between the United Kingdom

and North America, will be held in the Canadian waters of

Lake Ontario from Sept. 16 to 23. It is expected that the

competition will attract leading international sailors and

Olympians from an array of classes.

The Albacore is a versatile, centerboard dinghy that is

popular with both recreational and racing sailors. This year,

the Canadian Albacore Association has joined with Royal

Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto to present a world-class

event. Other groups hosting the competiton include members

of the Toronto fl eet at Mooredale Sailing Club, St. Jamestown

Sailing Club, Westwood Sailing Club, Outer Harbour

Centreboard Club and the Toronto Island Sailing Club.

More than 70 vessels will participate in a week fi lled with

social activities and great racing.

albacore.ca

ALBACORE INTERNATIONAL REGATTA

The South Shore Yacht Club of Milwaukee, sponsor of one

of yachting’s oldest freshwater offshore races, has accepted

the South Haven Yacht Club’s invitation to host the fi nish

of the 2012 Queen’s Cup. This will mark the 74th running of

this world-class event—but will be the fi rst time the race has

ended in South Haven.

More than 200 boats are expected to set sail from Milwaukee,

on the evening of June 29, 2012, fi nishing throughout the day

in South Haven, Mich., on June 30.

The Chair of the South Haven Yacht Club’s Finish

Committee, Alan Silverman, has announced that an entire

weekend of events is being planned that will keep family and

boaters entertained and well fed Friday through Sunday.

“Stay tuned for specifi c event announcements. This will be a

party weekend,” he said.

The Queen’s Cup race is traditionally held the last Friday

evening of June. The Cup itself is one of the oldest known

cups in world yachting that is still offered for competition

every year. Since the race is held at night, it is always thrilling.

After a long night on the water next year, sailors may be

surprised to see the fi nish line anchored by the tall ship

Friends Good Will.

ssyc.org // southhavenyachtclub.com

SOUTH HAVEN YACHT CLUB WILL HOSTFINISH OF 2012 QUEEN’S CUP

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DETAILER ERASES WATER SPOTSWater spots not only detract from a boat’s good looks, but

can pockmark delicate gelcoat when the sun bakes-in the

mineral deposits. Spots disappear while Serious Shine cleans

and polishes virtually any solid surface, including fi berglass,

isinglass and vinyl.

Serious Shine leaves a water-repellent surface with no greasy,

artifi cial residue. The aerosol spray contains UV inhibitors, as

well as anti-static properties to repel dust.

14-ounce can $17.98 // 800-962-6241 // shurhold.com

BATTERY EQUALISERThe Battery Equaliser saves boat owners money and is

eco-friendly. Tests have shown that, with normal battery

maintenance, the additive doubles battery life with only

one treatment. It also reduces charging time and increases

discharging time.

Battery Equaliser allows boaters to store their vessels for up

to three times longer without losing battery charge.

It is currently available in 500-milliliter and 4-liter containers.

$34.95 or $239 // 888-851-4431 // bat teryequaliser.com

INTERLUX® FIBERGLASS BOTTOMKOTE® AQUAWater-based Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua is low in Volatile

Organic Content (less than 150 grams/liter), which limits solvent

emissions into the atmosphere. This smooth, durable antifouling

paint produces less friction than traditional hard paints, resulting

in better fuel effi ciency and reduced greenhouse gases.

The durable fi nish will give premium protection from algae,

slime, barnacles, zebra mussels and other forms of fouling.

Perfect for use on either cruising or performance boats.

908-686-1300 // yachtpaint.com/usa


MARELUBE MARINE LUBRICANTMade from long-lasting PTFE Tefl on®-based lubricants,

Marelube is designed to keep marine valve seals and balls

working smoothly. It also works well on winches, hinges,

tracks and other moving parts.

Clear and non-staining, this nontoxic lubricant works equally

well in fresh or salt water.

$9.95 // 800-266-8820 // forespar.com

ODOR GENIE AND MOISTURE ABSORBEROdor Genie’s special charcoal formula destroys odors at the

molecular level. Place one in each bilge compartment, the head,

the galley, and the forward and aft cabins to naturally absorb

unpleasant odors and replace them with a fresh berry scent.

If your boat has been stored for long periods, and covered with a

tarp, or doesn’t dry out in between uses, you may have an excess

moisture problem, which creates a damp, dank, musty smell.

DampRid’s Moisture Absorbers are excellent for removing excess

humidity and musty odors from boats and other vehicles.

Odor Genie, $5.50; 4-pound Moisture Absorber, $14.85 888-326-7743 // damprid.com

TRAC ECOLOGICAL PSR™ SCALE REMOVERPSR™ safely removes scale, silicate, calcium, sludge and other

mineral deposits from potable water systems.

Nontoxic and biodegradable PSR is safe for users, equipment and

the environment. It will not harm the properties of most surfaces

including plastic, metal, rubber, fi berglass, vinyl, wood or paint.

(However, care should be taken when PSR is used with zinc-

based metals such as zinc anodes, tin or galvanized materials.)

One gallon of PSR concentrate treats approximately 30 to 40

gallons of potable water. It is available in a 1-, 5-, 55- or 250-

gallon containers.

From $73.20 // 954-987-2722 // trac-online.com

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SAILBOATS1973 32’ Chance Paceship: Beautiful Nova Scotia-built vessel used only in fresh water. Large inventory including jib, main, 2 genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS, Omni compasses, Columbian sounder, Swoffer log & speedometer, alcohol stove, chart table. Rigging & equipment in dry storage. Atomic 4 engine. Warehoused inside. One owner 30 years. Minimum use, excellent care. Motivated seller. $12,500/OBO. 231-723-2330.

BOAT TRANSPORTATIONMOVE YOUR BOAT WORRY FREEON OUR AIR RIDE TRAILER

Free Quotes! Dave’s Marine Transport.Toll Free: (866) 814-DAVE (3283)

www.davesmarinetransport.com

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES1998 50’ Sea Ray Sundancer: Owner is fanatical. Boat waxed weekly, stored indoors. Fresh water only. Spring Lake, Mich. Email [email protected] 616-836-1551.

POWERBOATS1962 18’ Lone Star: Holiday outboard. Includes a 1964 Evinrude Speedi Four 70 hp and sits on a trailer. Paperwork is good. Asking $700, 815-455-2179.

1966 28’ CC Model 283 “F” Sportsman, LOA, 10’6” beam, 185 h.p. single screw, cuddy cabin, Great Lakes only, full cover, new custom 2-axle Loadmaster trailer, extra prop, extensive accessory list, clear title for hull & trailer, owners & operator’s manuals stored under cover, color photos available, $20,000/OBO. Email [email protected] 847-577-6613.

1999 38’ Powerquest Avenger: Fresh water only, twin 454 Mags Mercruisers. Stainless props/K Planes w/indicators/tiebar/ladder/drive showers/thru hull exhaust w/muffl ers/silent choice/battery charger/fume detector/depth fi nder. Spring Lake, Mich. $89,000/OBO Email [email protected]. 616-836-1550

MISCELLANEOUSLOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A MARINA?

CONTACT: Eddy A. Dingman, CNS (847) 987.6626COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL, NRT

NATIONAL GOLF AND MARINA PROPERTIES GROUP

Visit: http://golfcourseandmarinasales.com

GOT A BOAT TO SELL?

Email your text-only advertisement to:

[email protected].

Free classified boat advertisement offer limited to one per reader.

Photographs may be added for $25. To upload a picture and pay, visit: greatlakesboating.com/classifi eds.

All classifi ed ads are subject to publisher’s approval. Space is limited. Free ads will be accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Advertisements for the Nov./Dec. 2011 issue must be received by October 5, 2011.

Complimentary 25-word classified boat advertisements in the Nov./Dec. 2011 issue.

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DAYTONA FALL BOAT SHOW

Daytona Beach Ocean Center

Daytona Beachmarinesource.com/boat_shows/daytona-fall-

boat-show.html

SEPTEMBER 9-11TAMPA BOAT SHOW

Tampa Convention CenterTampatampaboatshow.com

OCTOBER 27-31FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Multiple venuesFort Lauderdaleshowmanagement.com

NOVEMBER 10-13FORT MYERS BOAT SHOW

Harborside Convention Center/City Yacht BasinFort Myersswfmia.com

NOVEMBER 20-21VERO BEACH BOAT SHOW

Riverside ParkVero Beachverobeachboatshow.com

ILLINOISSEPTEMBER 16-18QUINCY CLASSIC BOAT AND OUTBOARD SHOW

Lake GenevaQuincy

217-242-7283

OCTOBER 6MARITIME CAREER DAY

Navy Pier

Chicago

chicagoshipmasters.com

INDIANASEPTEMBER 9-11INDIANAPOLIS FALL BOAT & RV SHOW

Indiana State FairgroundsIndianapolisrenfroproductions.com

OCTOBER 14-16STEAMBOAT CELEBRATION

Downtown/Boat RampsMadisonrivers.hanover.edu

MARYLANDOCTOBER 4-9

TRAWLER FEST

BMC Inner Harbor Marina

Baltimorepassagemaker.com

OCTOBER 6-10

UNITED STATES SAILBOAT SHOW

Annapolis City Dock/Harbor

Annapolisusboat.com

OCTOBER 13-16

UNITED STATES POWERBOAT SHOW


Annapolisusboat.com

MICHIGANSEPTEMBER 22-25

BOATING AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

Metro Beach Metropark

Harrison Townshipboatingandoutdoorfest.com

NEW YORKSEPTEMBER 9-11NIAGARA FRONTIER ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW AND RACE BOAT REUNION

Buffalo Launch Club

Grand Islandoldboatsbuffalo.org

SEPTEMBER 9-11CNY FALL BOAT SHOW

New York State FairgroundsSyracusecnyboatshow.com

OHIOSEPTEMBER 9-11

OHIO STERNWHEEL FESTIVAL

Ohio River Levee

Marietta

ohioriversternwheelfestival.org

SEPTEMBER 14-18NORTH AMERICAN IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

Cedar Point MarinaSanduskycedarpointboatshow.com

SEPTEMBER 17

CLEVELAND DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Rivergate Park

Clevelandclevelanddragonboatfestival.com

OKLAHOMASEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2GRAND LAKE MAHOGANY & CHROME CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL

Arrowhead Yacht ClubGrand Lakeheartland-classics.org

WISCONSINSEPTEMBER 21-24ACBS INTERNATIONAL SHOW & MEETING

The Abbey Resort

Fontana

grandandglorious2011.com

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SAILBOATS1973 32’ Chance Paceship: Beautiful Nova Scotia-built vessel used only in fresh water. Large inventory including jib, main, 2 genoas, spinnaker, drifter, tallboy, GPS, Omni compasses, Columbian sounder, Swoffer log & speedometer, alcohol stove, chart table. Rigging & equipment in dry storage. Atomic 4 engine. Warehoused inside. One owner 30 years. Minimum use, excellent care. Motivated seller. $12,500/OBO. 231-723-2330.

BOAT TRANSPORTATIONMOVE YOUR BOAT WORRY FREEON OUR AIR RIDE TRAILER

Free Quotes! Dave’s Marine Transport.Toll Free: (866) 814-DAVE (3283)

www.davesmarinetransport.com

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES1998 50’ Sea Ray Sundancer: Owner is fanatical. Boat waxed weekly, stored indoors. Fresh water only. Spring Lake, Mich. Email [email protected] 616-836-1551.

POWERBOATS1962 18’ Lone Star: Holiday outboard. Includes a 1964 Evinrude Speedi Four 70 hp and sits on a trailer. Paperwork is good. Asking $700, 815-455-2179.

1966 28’ CC Model 283 “F” Sportsman, LOA, 10’6” beam, 185 h.p. single screw, cuddy cabin, Great Lakes only, full cover, new custom 2-axle Loadmaster trailer, extra prop, extensive accessory list, clear title for hull & trailer, owners & operator’s manuals stored under cover, color photos available, $20,000/OBO. Email [email protected] 847-577-6613.

1999 38’ Powerquest Avenger: Fresh water only, twin 454 Mags Mercruisers. Stainless props/K Planes w/indicators/tiebar/ladder/drive showers/thru hull exhaust w/muffl ers/silent choice/battery charger/fume detector/depth fi nder. Spring Lake, Mich. $89,000/OBO Email [email protected]. 616-836-1550

MISCELLANEOUSLOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A MARINA?

CONTACT: Eddy A. Dingman, CNS (847) 987.6626COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL, NRT

NATIONAL GOLF AND MARINA PROPERTIES GROUP

Visit: http://golfcourseandmarinasales.com

GOT A BOAT TO SELL?

Email your text-only advertisement to:

[email protected].

Free classified boat advertisement offer limited to one per reader.

Photographs may be added for $25. To upload a picture and pay, visit: greatlakesboating.com/classifi eds.

All classifi ed ads are subject to publisher’s approval. Space is limited. Free ads will be accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Advertisements for the Nov./Dec. 2011 issue must be received by October 5, 2011.

Complimentary 25-word classified boat advertisements in the Nov./Dec. 2011 issue.

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FREE ADS


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DAYTONA FALL BOAT SHOW

Daytona Beach Ocean Center

Daytona Beachmarinesource.com/boat_shows/daytona-fall-

boat-show.html

SEPTEMBER 9-11TAMPA BOAT SHOW

Tampa Convention CenterTampatampaboatshow.com

OCTOBER 27-31FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Multiple venuesFort Lauderdaleshowmanagement.com

NOVEMBER 10-13FORT MYERS BOAT SHOW

Harborside Convention Center/City Yacht BasinFort Myersswfmia.com

NOVEMBER 20-21VERO BEACH BOAT SHOW

Riverside ParkVero Beachverobeachboatshow.com

ILLINOISSEPTEMBER 16-18QUINCY CLASSIC BOAT AND OUTBOARD SHOW

Lake GenevaQuincy

217-242-7283

OCTOBER 6MARITIME CAREER DAY

Navy Pier

Chicago

chicagoshipmasters.com

INDIANASEPTEMBER 9-11INDIANAPOLIS FALL BOAT & RV SHOW

Indiana State FairgroundsIndianapolisrenfroproductions.com

OCTOBER 14-16STEAMBOAT CELEBRATION

Downtown/Boat RampsMadisonrivers.hanover.edu

MARYLANDOCTOBER 4-9

TRAWLER FEST

BMC Inner Harbor Marina

Baltimorepassagemaker.com

OCTOBER 6-10

UNITED STATES SAILBOAT SHOW


Annapolisusboat.com

OCTOBER 13-16

UNITED STATES POWERBOAT SHOW


Annapolisusboat.com

MICHIGANSEPTEMBER 22-25

BOATING AND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL

Metro Beach Metropark

Harrison Townshipboatingandoutdoorfest.com

NEW YORKSEPTEMBER 9-11NIAGARA FRONTIER ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW AND RACE BOAT REUNION

Buffalo Launch Club

Grand Islandoldboatsbuffalo.org

SEPTEMBER 9-11CNY FALL BOAT SHOW

New York State FairgroundsSyracusecnyboatshow.com

OHIOSEPTEMBER 9-11

OHIO STERNWHEEL FESTIVAL

Ohio River Levee

Marietta

ohioriversternwheelfestival.org

SEPTEMBER 14-18NORTH AMERICAN IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

Cedar Point MarinaSanduskycedarpointboatshow.com

SEPTEMBER 17

CLEVELAND DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Rivergate Park

Clevelandclevelanddragonboatfestival.com

OKLAHOMASEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2GRAND LAKE MAHOGANY & CHROME CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL

Arrowhead Yacht ClubGrand Lakeheartland-classics.org

WISCONSINSEPTEMBER 21-24ACBS INTERNATIONAL SHOW & MEETING

The Abbey Resort

Fontana

grandandglorious2011.com

Advertiser Index

Carver Yachts 21

Chicago Harbors/Westrec BC

Contender Yachts 3

Cruisers Yachts 7

Dock Revive 56

Essex Credit 1

Fountain Powerboats 5

Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show 27

JascoPix.com 43

Koenig & Strey 45

Lake Forest College 10

North Point Marina IFC

Princecraft IBC

Progressive Insurance 17

Sail Sheboygan 2

Valvtect 23

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