May/June 2007

On the Cover: Fountaine Pajot had 30 boats participate in the celebration of their 30th Anniversary. Here, the fleet is seen passing Diamant Rock in Martinique. Photo by Guilain Grenier.

News Briefs:
• Alibi Catamarans and Aeroyacht Ltd.
• Broadblue Lands Major Investment
• Earthrace Hits Fishing Boat

Featured Products:
• NMEA 2000 Filler Gauge by Offshore Systems
• 875 Scarffer by West System®
• DC150 Watermaker by SK Watermakers
• Seafari Mini by Horizon Reverse Osmosis
• HBL105GF Ground Fault Adapter by Hubbell Marine
• Low-Noise Diesel Engine by Steyr Motors

Rainy Day Games
by Jim Howard
Testing anchors should be in real-world situations.

Corinne’s Culinary Corner:
Meatloaf
by Corinne Kanter
• Basic Meatloaf
• Meatloaf Pie
• Dakota Meatloaf
• Sweet-N-Sour Meatloaf
• Indian Meatloaf
• String Cheese Meatloaf


Striving for the Autonomous Sailboat
by Loretta Smith
Being self-sufficient aboard their 37’ Privilège is the long-term goal for this sailing couple.


Just Do It!
by Jo Djubal
This couple doesn’t let being handicapped get in the way of their sailing dreams.


Life on the Ocean Wave
by Cheree Bowdidge
Now on shore, this 17-year-old girl still longs for the sea. Hear of her tales of growing up on board their family’s 42-foot cat.


Caribbean Song
by Roger Webb
Once again, the author found himself enjoying the diversity of Trinidad through the biannual event of Carifesta.


Courage to Voyage
by Carllie Hennigan
Travel with Garett and Carllie aboard their 28-foot cat as they voyage from San Francisco Bay to Point Conception.


How to Increase Your Bridgedeck Clearance
by Garett Hennigan
This is a story of an unorthodox solution to raising the bridgedeck floor while tied up at a marina.

The Passing of Dr. Gregory
by John Van Leer
The MASF has lost an Ancient Mariner and the world has lost an outstanding scientist with the death of Dr. Jon Blake Gregory.

Broadblue Announces New Flagship
The new 465 will be the latest model in the Broadblue arsenal. This should prove to be a beautiful and powerful boat that delivers comfort and safety at sea.


30 Years of Excellence in Building Catamarans
by Hélène de Fontainieu
Fountaine Pajot has long been a leader in catamaran manufacturing, as owners of their boats can attest.

Buzzards Bay Regatta
The 35th Annual Race will take place on August 3, 4 and 5, 2007.

New Books:
• The 2007-08 Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands, by Chris Doyle
• The Gentleman’s Guide to Passages South, by Bruce Van Sant
• Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, by Nancy and Simon Scott