July/August 2008

On the Cover: Xabier Ross’ Gunboat 48 Cream jumps off a wave during the Heineken Regatta. Photo by Michael Eudenbach.

News Briefs
• Alcohol Use is Main Factor in Fatalities
• Is Your Boat Recalled?

Featured Products
• Aluminum Powder by West System
• Angler Multi-Tool by Scheffield
• 720i Man Overboard System by Mobi-lert
• Max & Max-G PLB by McMurdo

Corinne’s Culinary Corner
Fresh Bread by Corinne Kanter
• Semi-Sweet White Bread
• Peanut Butter Bread
• Irish Soda Bread
• Whole Wheat Bread

Letters
• Disparaging Spares & Adverse Anchors, by Arni Highfield
• Replies by Jim Howard & Charles Kanter
• Letter to the Editor, by Mike Waters
• Reply by Charles Chiodi

Seasickness... What is it?
by Jim Howard
To anyone who has been seasick, this topic is no joke. There are ways to avoid and prevent the occurrence of this party pooper.


Our First Beaching
by Darrel Smith
Avoiding an expensive haulout, the author found the perfect tidal range in the Gold Coast area of Australia to get CanKata out of the water.

He Who Fights...
by Trevor Clarkson
The journey of a 63-foot Pahi and 48-foot Privilège from Turkey to Thailand via the Suez Canal, Aden and Sri Lanka.


To Live is to Give: Across the Sea of Cortez to Mainland Mexico
by Carllie Hennigan
Get a taste of the tropics as you board Light Wave and visit Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Bahia Tenacatita.


Beneath the Baobob Tree
by Tina Dreffin
South Africa proved quite a safari as the family awaited delivery of Scud, their St Francis 44.

James Wharram: An Indefatigable Designer & Researcher
by Hanneke Boon
At 80 years old, the average person would be thinking about retiring and relaxing, but not this catamaran pioneer. Read about his current projects.


Islander 39 Eco-Charter
by James Wharram
This sailing catamaran is designed to rarely be motored, thus saving on carbon- based fuels.


NIBS
A brief history lesson about the Newport International Boat Show.


Luxury Cruising with Festiva Sailing Vacations
by Hugh Murray
These vacations give even the non-sailor the opportunity to experience some of the most sought-after sailing destinations in the Caribbean.


Salina 48


Lagoon 440


Lagoon 380


Corsair 36

Seawind 1000XL Launched at Sanctuary Cove
This new addition to the fleet was originally developed in the USA by previous Seawind owners who wanted to get more performance out of their boat.


Catana 50


In Memory of Designer Malcolm Tennant
We were sad to hear news of the passing of our long-time friend and representative.


Gunboats Circle St. Maarten in 2008 Heineken Regatta
Within their own class, these carbon-fiber monsters battled it out right until the end.


Antigua Sailing Week
by Lynn Fitzpatrick
The Gunboats were at it again... some trying to redeem themselves from their last shootout.


Keys to Paradise
by Amanda Marquis
Our vacation to the Keys revealed some of Florida’s hidden jewels and hideaways.