The Chowder Chatter

The Official Newsletter of The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society Cape Coral / Fort Myers, Florida

Next Full Moon: November 14

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P.O. Box 101268, Cape Coral, Fl. 33910

November, 2016

Commodore’s Message

Commodore Don Lawson

Whew! – Summerset 51 is now in the history books. The members of the Summerset Committee did a fantastic job pulling all of the hundreds of details together to make this year’s big regatta a major success. I cannot say enough about the work just a handful of people did to organize the events that make up Summerset – a fine tradition of the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society.

We all had major concerns about Hurricane Matthew but we kept our hopes high and the race was rewarded with some of the most favorable winds in the history of the 51 year old event. Hurricane Matthew turned out to be a ‘non-event’ for SW Florida and Summerset turned out to be an awesome event. We don’t have the final numbers on Summerset just yet since we’re still receiving money and paying bills. There were about 45 racers and cruisers and about 45 sponsors and some 31 TShirt sleeve sponsors. Those sleeve sponsors help our benefit for youth sailing a tremendous amount and I thank you for your generous contribution. For those of you who didn’t support Summerset this year I hope you will consider chipping in next year – if not with your time then with your dollars. It is a good cause and helps get young people interested in and skilled in the art of sailing. Wendy Cook is already pulling the calendar and yearbook together for next year. It’s a big job and Wendy does a great job gathering the information and getting it published. If you have pictures of our members participating in club events this past year please send them to Wendy. Pictures of our members having fun are just what we’re looking for.

It’s also time to renew your membership in CMCS for next year the deadline is Nov. 30. This year you will be able to renew your membership on line and with your credit card. We’ve had many requests for this in recent years and we’ve worked a way to make this renewal process as easy as sailing on a beam reach. Of course if you prefer the ‘old school’ paper method you can still print out a form and mail in a check. Whatever works for you please renew soon so you’ll be listed in the 2017 calendar membership roster. On another note we’re now seeking nominations for the Good Samaritan Award. This is an award started many years ago by the late Betty Goodacre, a long time member of CMCS. We want to reward and recognize members who go out of their way to help and aid another boater or person on the water. If you have seen or know of someone who should be recognized for doing a good deed, please send me an email or letter. My email has been listed in the calendar for the past 10 years. Robert Macomber presented a very interesting and entertaining program for our October meeting. If you missed it you missed a good one. Bob is always able to weave a good story that keeps our members quiet and on the edge of their chairs. Next month our Program Chairman Diane Fowler has arranged for yet another very good program. Just when you think she can’t top this one – she does. So for our next meeting our program will be presented by Ken Bardon of Marco Island who circumnavigated on an Island Packet 485. His trip lasted almost 3 years and covered 40,000 miles. You can get a sneak preview by checking out Ken’s blog at the following URL: www.sailblogs.com/member/moonbeam Don Lawson 2016 CMCS Commodore s/v Sunday Silence

2016 CMCS Officers Commodore: Don Lawson Vice Commodore: Elise Missall Vice Commodore – Summerset: Open Rear Commodore – Cruising: Jean Blessing Rear Commodore – Racing: Eric Milbrandt Fleet Yeoman – Kathleen Vance Fleet Purser – Tom Patterson Past Commodore – Allen Fiske Chowder Chatter Editor—Steve Roake

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Rear Commodore of Cruising’s Report Hello Sailors! It’s here – that gorgeous time of year. The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler, Florida in the fall. This weekend was just gorgeous – there might even be a little “nip” in the air! My favorite time of year! Rear Commodore‑ Cruising Jean Blessing

The Halloween Cruise to Legacy Harbor, led by Barry and Julie Long and Steve Romaine and Cindy Carlino, will have come and gone by the time you read this article. I hope you had the chance to take it in. Rum and Illiteracy is next up, promising to be a fun cruise led by Kim Brown, November 11-13. Sounds like Kim has some fun in store for those attending. You’ll want to bring your dinghy. More info elsewhere in this Chowder Chatter. Due to the delay in the release of Bob Macomber’s new book, Rum and Reading will take place March 31 through April 2, 2017. The second cruise for November is the Thanksgiving Cruise to Pelican Bay over Thanksgiving weekend, November 23-28. Glen and Paula Vetter are the cruise leaders. If you are going to Cabbage Key for Thanksgiving Dinner, be sure to make reservations with the cruise leaders! See the article on another page of this newsletter for details. The final cruise of this year, which spills over into 2017, is the Holiday cruise at the end of December. I checked with Randy at Fisherman’s Village, and so far, none of the renovations have affected the marina. More details will follow though I believe all slips are spoken for. Cruise leaders are Carolyn Wilson and Dan Green. Plans are underway for cruising in 2017. If you led a cruise this year and wish to continue, be sure to let me know. If you are just dying to lead a cruise next year, contact me. I can hook you up! See you on the water! And, keep on cruising! Jean Blessing 2016 Rear Commodore-Cruising s/v Jazzy

Upcoming Cruise Events November 11-13 Rum and Illiteracy Cruise November 23-28 Thanksgiving Cruise December 26- Jan 1, ‘17 Holiday Cruise

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Membership and Recruitment

Welcome Aboard! Full Members: Joel and Joann Andrews are long-time Ft Myers residents and just rejoined CMCS! They are long-time sailors too - 50+ years of sailing and boating experience. Joel works in the shrimping business and Joan is an infection prevention RN. Joel is interested in racMembership and ing, so we’ll look forward to getting him Recruitment involved in the CMCS Racing program! Jim Slager Please welcome Joel and Joann back to CMCS!

Special Bulletin! October greetings all! As the temperatures are cooling down (at least in the mornings and evenings), that triggers the Annual CMCS Membership Renewal season (as opposed to the leaves changing colors like it does up north). So, just like prior years, please complete your renewal application by the November 30th deadline to make sure you’re included in the 2017 CMCS Yearbook! We’re happy to report no rate increase – CMCS membership prices stay the same as 2016… This year we have some really great news – you can now renew your CMCS membership online and pay with your credit card or Paypal! Online renewal will also streamline and simplify the entire renewal process from an administrative perspective for the CMCS volunteers (from data entry to handling the money). To complete the online renewal, please go to the main CMCS webpage (www.cmcs-sail.org ) and find the link to the online renewal on the “starboard” panel of the page. Jim Slager Membership and Fleet Recruiter s/v Salty Soul

HELP WANTED Volunteers needed for our race committee! For EACH Regatta in 2016 We need a signals boat, mark boat, Race Offi ‑ cer, race officer helpers, & mark boat helper. Please help keep our sailing program healthy! If we can get enough volunteers it will only require one day per season for each volunteer! Please contact Joe Barch, Eric Milbrandt or Ian Davis at the next meeting for full details.

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Rear Commodore—Racing

Rear CommodoreRacing Eric Milbrandt

With our thoughts on the communities in Haiti, Cuba and the eastern coast of Florida, Hurricane Matthew was a big concern for the on-the-water racing planned for Summerset. The forecast during the week looked great for Saturday and Sunday racing but dicey for the boats coming from out of town on Friday.

The decision was made on Thursday to proceed with the regatta, as planned, and was not an easy decision to make. For the out of town boats, some traveled on Friday, some could only race on Sunday but the weather for the regatta was the best we have seen for a Summerset regatta in recent memory. The racers enjoyed a good 10-15 kts of breeze that carried all of the boats around the buoys on Saturday and on the distance course on Sunday. Thank you to Joe Periard, the PRO, for running the races. The signal boat was provided by Mark and Jo Beauvois who without hesitating stepped forward to support your club and the rich history of Summerset. Kathleen and Russell Vance took check-ins and finish times. Steve Roake helped me think through the mark boat duties, ran to the storage locker for marks at the last minute, and spent hours scoring the regatta. Lastly, thanks to Joel Andrews for the use of his Aquasport. For those of you who may be wondering, our club has so many volunteers who continue to support the racing program. Please take time to thank these individuals the next time you see them. The results are posted on summersetregatta.com. The next race is the Festival of the Islands on November 5, then the Commodore's Cup on Dec. 10. I'm looking for a signal boat and volunteers who want to learn more about racing. Please consider getting involved. The Naples Commodore Cup racing will occur on 10/29 and Marco Island on 11/12. go to sailplay.com for more information. Rear Commodore—Racing Eric Milbrandt s/v Full Tilt

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CMCS BoatUS membership Savings CMCS has been renewed as a “BoatUS Cooperating Group” As a result, CMCS Members get many Benefits & Saving, some are summarized below: 1. Each CMCS Member, (in good standing), will receive a

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discount of 50% off the normal membership ($30. - $ 15.00). As a CMCS Member you pay only $ 15.00, (when they Join or Renew their BoatUS membership), by applying the CMCS Group Code on the registration payment page. Each CMCS Member, (in good standing), will also save up to 4% of the combined total amount spent at West Marine, at the end of each quarter. CMCS Members, will earn a $10 reward certificate for every $250 you spend at West Marine. These benefits are available to New or Renewing BoatUS Memberships. To get the discounts, you just fill in the "if applicable, enter the Promo/Source Code:" blank on the BoatUS member registration web page, with the new “CMCS Group Code” for 2016. The CMCS Group Code is “20092174”available to all CMCS Members, on the CMCS Web page, (www.cmcssail.org), (or from a Flag Officer of the society).

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Additionally each CMCS Members will be eligible for the following additional benefits: All Members also receive a 15 day free trial and save 10% on a Buoyweather Premium Membership that provides access to a 7-day forecast, that's also accessible on your smart phone. BoatUS and Buoyweather have teamed up to provide Members with free detailed marine forecasts, (tides, current, and more data). All CMCS Members, will get all the excellent publications from BoatUS including: a) a year’s subscription to the award winning BoatU.S. Magazine. b) Seaworthy, a Damage Avoidance Newsletter c) Trailering Magazine d) BoatUS Foundation Quarterly eNewsletter e) BoatUS Membership eLine All CMCS Members, can receive up to 25% savings at participating Avis, Budget and Hertz locations. All CMCS Members save up to 15% off the Best Available Rate with the Wyndham Hotel Group. Call 800-407-9832 and mention Corporate Code 8000000613 to book your Hotel room BoatUS is working with GEICO to bring you a special discount on car insurance. Contact GEICO and mention that you're a BoatUS Member to see if you qualify for a Member discount and a free quote on auto insurance to

see how much you could be saving. It's easy - just go to geico.com/disc/boatus, or call 1-800-368-2734 for a no-obligation quote. Larry Jack

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CMCS ON-LINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL October greetings all! As the temperatures are cooling down (at least in the mornings and evenings), that triggers the Annual CMCS Membership Renewal season (as opposed to the leaves changing colors like it does up north). So, just like prior years, please complete your renewal application by the November 30thdeadline to make sure you’re included in the 2017 CMCS Yearbook! We’re happy to report no rate increase – CMCS membership prices stay the same as 2016. This year we have some really great news – you can now renew your CMCS membership online and pay with your credit card or Paypal! Online renewal will also streamline and simplify the entire renewal process from an administrative perspective for the CMCS volunteers (from data entry to handling the money). To complete the online renewal, please go to the main CMCS webpage ( www.cmcs-sail.org ) and find the link to the online renewal on the “starboard” panel of the page:

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Ladies Bridge Club Create a THUMP MAT Wed. Nov. 16, 2016 1pm – Cape Coral Yacht Club Gazebo (Turn left on Floridian Ct. just before tennis courts. Proceed to end, Rose Ann will open the gate.) The Carrick Mat, also known as a Thump Mat, is traditionally placed around a ring bolt on the deck of a ship as chafing gear to deaden the sound of the block falling and to save wear on the deck. Rose Ann Hoffman and Rose Young

Ours may be used as coasters, placemats, rugs. Everyone is welcome; step-by-step Instructions, nominal fee for materials or bring your own rope. The Ladies Bridge Club Christmas Party will be held again this year at the home of Cathy Friedel, 2713 SW 49th St., Cape Coral on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 beginning at 7:00 PM. Please bring a $25 gift for the pirate gift swap.

Jim Slager Membership and Fleet Recruiter s/v Salty Soul

Please RSVP Cathy Friedel (239)984-2118. [email protected] Rose Young Rose Ann Hoffman s/v Sea Isle

YEARBOOK / DIRECTORY PICTURES Wendy Cook is working on the Yearbook, and could use some more photos from 2016 events, specifically fun pictures with members looking at the camera and/or racers under sail! Please e-mail them to Wendy at [email protected] Wendy Cook s/v Escapade

Upcoming Racing Events November 5 December 10

Festival of the Islands Commodore’s Cup

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Rum and Illiteracy – York Island or thereabouts- Nov 11-13 For years this cruise has promoted the worthy goal of literacy among sailors and it tied into Bob Macomber’s Book Bacchanalia. Well Bob’s next book won’t be out until next spring. (save the date of April 1, 2017). Bob decided he needs a book launch as an excuse to party. Silly Bob. We decided we only needed Rum….

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LEGACY HARBOR HALLOWEEN CRUISE The First Halloween Cruise to Legacy Harbour Marina was frightfully fantastic! This was also the first time that Julie and Barry Long had the privilege to co-lead a cruise (with Steve Romaine – mister “Summerset” aka Popeye - and Cindy Carlino – the classic masters of ceremonies!). It was indeed spooky! We had ghosts and goblins ready to haunt the Chickee bar – a few bad backs (and later, bad batteries) slowed down some of our ghouls, but a scary good time was had by all!

This is more of an excursion than a cruise. On Friday, November 11, Trust Me!!! will arrive on the scene in time for happy hour. We intend to anchor off of York/St. James City unless the wind is uncooperative. Sanibel Bight is the obvious alternative. We’ll monitor 72/16. Happy hour Friday will be on TrustMe!!! or any larger boat willing to host the tasting. Standard drill5P, BYOB and munchies to share. At 6P or sooner the tastings will begin. We have added a fresh bottle of last year’s winner (in the photo) to our ship’s stores. It will take on all challengers. So bring your favorite. Remember this is a serious search for a sailor’s salsipotent sipping rum. No umbrella drinks or rum punch concoctions allowed. Rums from New Jersey need not apply. Like the Olympics there will be preliminaries and quarter finals and semi’s and finals and recharges and any other reason we can think of to keep the bottles moving. In the end there should be only one bottle and no sailors standing.

The weather was as windy as that which howls through a haunted house – but most everyone made it into their slips and ready to sip on some witch’s brew by Friday night! We had fang-smacking pumpkin appetizers and pumpkin beer – what else can a sailor need in the way of tricks and treats?

Saturday morning (10ish?) we’ll explore a bit. I am open to suggestions. We can circumnavigate York. We can circumnavigate St. James City. If we are over in Sanibel Bight we can play hide and seek in the Mangroves. We can commit to a long haul and search for the fountain of youth purported to be on Chino. The goal is to justify a hearty lunch at…… Well I am open to suggestions there too. This is our chance to expand our culinary horizons beyond Woody’s. Ragged Ass? Waterfront? Or Woody’s works too. What else is there in the booming metropolis that we have missed? Is there a restaurant in the new Trump Tower? Get your thoughts and preferences in, we’ll pick a winner so we can give them a heads -up that a large scruffy crew will be invading.

On Saturday, the phantom fashion show began – overall the “werewolves” (aka men) stole the show while the “witches” (aka women) watched and snapped photos!

We will do a happy hour reprise Saturday night on a boat to be named later. Head home Sunday. This is CMCSso come and go when you want. Hope to see you out on the water because that is kinda the point…….

The "Name that Tune" contest was provided by Tim and Sue Stier -- the goblins in attendance had an amazing memory of the oldies and goodies and it seemed past Commodore Diane ruled the night! As the witching hour drew near, it was clear that “Trust Me” ran away with best decorated boat! Other boats in the running were Freestyle, Kestrel II, Lazy Susan, Salty Soul, Blank Check, and Gone with the Wind.

Kim & Judy, s/v Trust Me!!!

There was a potluck spread that would raise even spooks from the dead! Popeye the Sailor (Steve Romaine) and the Beautiful Wench (Judy Anderson) snagged first prizes in the costume contest! They barely beat out the hairiest contestant “Mojo”. Best beer award goes to “Good Ass Beer” courtesy of the Nudists on Strike – Glen and Paula Vetter! Ironically, this Rhinelander beer is from Salty Soul’s skipper Jim Slager’s hometown…what does that tell you?

A hair-raising time was had by all! Respookfully – Julie, Barry, Cindy and Steve

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CMCS THANKSGIVING CRUISE—2016 NOVEMBER 23-28, 2016 Once again we plan to head North to the Cayo Costa State Park area, where most of us anchor in Pelican Bay and enjoy the Park. This cruise has evolved into a very flexible weekend that can accommodate everyone’s schedule. Some people come for the Thursday dinner. Some come after a Thanksgiving dinner with family.There’s plenty to do at Pelican Bay: exploring in your dinghy or kayak relaxing on your boat or one of several beaches hiking or bicycling around Cayo Costa State Park - remember the $2 daily entrance fee fishing catching up with friends Thanksgiving dinner at Cabbage Key The sun goes down early, so our evening happy hours get moved up to about 4 PM. The usual location is "Dog Beach", or just follow the other dinghies in case we changed our minds. Bring your own beverage of choice. Also, bring a snack to share if that suits your style. We have made arrangements for a Thursday 2 PM CMCS Thanksgiving Dinner at Cabbage Key (you can't cook it as good or at the price offered). Please make your reservations only through our Cruise Leaders by using the very simple CMCS Thanksgiving Cruise RSVP, or calling/texting 239-207-7457. Please, do not call Cabbage Key yourself. Their staff appears to come up with imaginary counts when this happens (happens every year). The price should be about $22 again, and we will send an email blast when Cabbage Key lets us know. (You may want to bring enough cash.) Use our online form: CMCS Thanksgiving Cruise RSVP. Further details, or any unforeseen changes, will be come via email, or via vhf channel 72 once we're out to sea. Glen & Paula Vetter s/v Freestyle email: [email protected] call or text: 239-207-7457

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2016 CMCS CHRISTMAS PARTY Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Come one, come all to the annual Christmas celebration at the General Membership Meeting on December 20,2016 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. CMCS will provide the meat. Please bring a Pot Luck dish to pass and a festive dessert to share. Each member is responsible for their own beverage of choice.

Additionally... We know we have many creative members SO…..Please assemble a centerpiece to decorate the tables….there will be judging for the best centerpiece. Members are also asked to bring non-perishable food and canned goods as well as unwrapped toys for the Cape Coral Caring Center. Cash and checks are always welcome!

Festive Holiday Music and Fun! There is no cost to the members for this event. However, we ask that you make reservations to allow us to plan appropriately. For reservations, questions and volunteer opportunities contact: Bev Slager. (239)677-9358 [email protected].

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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY CRUISE Fisherman’s Village-Punta Gorda December 26, 2016-January 1, 2017 This cruise is unstructured. Most people work their way up to Pelican Bay on the 28th. Arrive when you can. The cruise is a destination cruise, so only New Years Eve counts for the cruising award. Pelican Bay is a good anchorage and most boats can tuck in if there’s a norther…or go around to School-house Bay (aka hurricane hole). Cayo Costa State Park is a great place to meander around. Please remember that there is a $2/day/person shore fee payable at the honor box or you can pay at the office if you don’t have change. As is our recent custom, we are spending New Years Eve at Fisherman’s Village. We have free use of the boaters lounge from 4-12 or later. Bring snacks for snack hour and a dish to share for Pot Luck. Your hosts (Dan and Carolyn) will provide the meat…spiral cut ham is a possibility. Food set-ups such as knives and forks, paper plates, etc. will be provided. Snack hour generally runs into the Pot Luck Dinner. We begin snacking around 5:00 PM. Serious food comes after that. There is no time frame for drinking! All are welcome and it’s an easy drive up there for the Land Cruisers. There is no charge for the Land Cruisers but they are expected to bring a snack and Pot Luck. The Marina will have a band, snacks, and beer/wine. All are welcome to enjoy the music. There is a very reasonable charge for the food and beverages in Fisherman’s Village. All slips are currently reserved and the marina is currently sold out. If you are one of the 14 boats who made reservations for a slip you are fine. In past years, we have had a waiting list and all got in. No guarantees for this year, but it is certainly worthwhile getting on the waiting list. You can also anchor out if you’d like and use the dinghy dock. Nothing has changed at the marina. The building is as you remember it! Many of the cruisers go up on the 30th and stay 2 nights. Reservations require a credit card and there is a 72 hour prior to reservation cancellation policy. If you cancel within the 72 hours, you will be charged one night’s dockage. If you wish to get on the waiting list, it is imperative that you speak ONLY to Randy Chevalier. If you speak to anyone else, you might not have a reservation! Call (941) 575-3000. If you have any questions other than reservations, feel free to call the cruise leader:, Carolyn Wilson, (239)6998749 or [email protected].

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CMCS ELECTION PROCEDURES Elise Missall—CMCS Vice Commodore Club Development Committee Chair It’s that time of year when we start preparing to turn over leadership of CMCS to a new team. The process has actually been going on all year long by the Club Development Committee (CDC). Our process also includes seeking nominations from the general membership. If you have been thinking about getting involved or you know someone who would be a great addition to the leadership team now is the time to act. A nomination form is being published in this issue of the Chowder Chatter. Any member of CMCS in good standing is eligible to serve as long as there is no conflict of interest. If you are nominating someone we do ask that you also have that person sign and date the form. We want to make sure that people do want to serve. Directors are elected to serve two years. Flag Officers serve for one year. These are the positions we will elect:: Commodore Vice Commodore Vice Commodore-Summerset Rear Commodore-Cruising

Rear Commodore-Racing Fleet Yeoman Fleet Purser 4—two-year Directors

Nominations should be submitted no later than November 1. The Club Development Committee has been working to develop a new team throughout the year. The CDC will present its slate of officers and directors at the November meeting of the Board of Directors. At the December meeting if there are individuals nominated in addition to the CDC recommended candidates, voting will be done by paper ballot. If there are no contested positions, voting will be done by majority vote with a show of hands. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the December meeting before the vote takes place. Each membership has one vote. A Credentials Committee consisting of two CMCS members will be appointed to conduct the election.

CMCS NOMINATION FORM FOR FLAG OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER I nominate _________________________________________________for the position of ___________________________________________________________for the year 2017. Nominated by: (Print name)_____________________(Signed)______________________ Candidate’s name and signature:_____________________________________________ Mail to: Vice Commodore Elise Missall 13163 Tall Pine Circle Fort Myers, FL. 33907 Email to: [email protected] Forms MUST be received by the Vice Commodore no later than November 1, 2016

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C.M.C.S . CHANDLERY Buy, sell, trade Members, to advertise your boating-related items free in the CMCS Chandlery, e-mail Steve Roake, Chowder Chatter Editor at [email protected] or use your roster for telephone information. Your ad will be listed for 3 months unless you notify me to take your listing out sooner. Non-members are welcome to advertise their items at a price of $30.00 for 3 months. Business cards or business related listings sent in digital format only : Members: 3 months, $25.00 Non-members: 3 months, $50.00 Send a check made out to C.M.C.S. to : Chowder Chatter Editor, P.O Box 101268, Cape Coral, FL 33910

FOR SALE 2004 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 Air Supply Exceptionally maintained 2004 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35. One owner shoal dr af t( 4'9") m as thead model. Recently she had a full detail, bottom job, engine service and is fully equipped for cruising and racing. Eight(8) time BOTY winner. Four sails, flex-o-fold prop, 27hp Yanmar diesel. Cruising speed seven(7) knots. Many custom features.

$89,900 Call Steve: 239-267-2538 7/16

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

MacGregor 26M “Peaceful Winds” factory steel trailer (710 lbs) 2003 50 HP 4 stroke Honda engine (model BF50A3LRTA) with power trim for a 22 mph max speed. . Boat designed not to sink even if full of water, and to right itself even if the boat mast is horizontal. Very good condition. Used very little. Engine flushed after use. Carburetors replaced in 2015. New bottom paint. Second owner. Length overall: 25' 10" Waterline length 23' 2", Beam width 7' 9" Draft: 1’ with center board up, 5’9” with board down Mainsail 170 sf. Jib (100%) 130 sf. Fuel tanks: 2 - 12 gallon portable tanks Water ballasted: 1,150 lbs Mast height above deck: 30' Bridge clearance: 35' Cabin headroom: 6' Berths (sleeps 6): 2 dbls & 2 sgls Sails: Doyle Winches: Lewmar Bimini with cover Roller furling jib Mainsail cover Mast raising system Anchor light Fore-deck light Anchor Head with porta-poti Dual battery switch Two batteries VHF antenna Located: Ft. Myers Beach

$18,900.00 Mike Ziegler 610-504-5370 [email protected] 4/16

1997 Beneteau Oceanis 321 Length: 32' Draft: 4'3" 48' mast Engine: Yanmar 27 horse diesel 900 hr Refurbished sail 2016 New bottom paint 2016 New upholstery Sleeps 7

$55,000. She's beautiful & has been Well maintained Call Connie for appt. 317-695-6228

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FOR SALE 1983 Merit 25 “MERITORIOUS” Great racer / weekend cruiser. Extensive sail inventory including UK Tapedrive main and UK Tapedrive 155% genoa made for THIS boat. Three spinnakers and many other sails. Spinnaker pole and line control whisker pole. All lines and halyards led aft to cockpit. 6 HP 4stroke ex-long shaft Tohatsu OB w/ SS bracket. Mast-mounted Sailcomp compass and Raymarine speedo. Twin bulkhead Ritchie Helmsman compasses. VHF radio and LOTS more. The boat has been dry-sailed and has a VC Performance Epoxy bottom (very smooth—not anti-fouling).

$5,000.00 May sell custom boat lift cradle separately (optional) (May consider storage in my lift) Steve Roake [email protected] 6/16

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CMCS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS November-December 2016 November 5 November 6 November 8 November 11-13 November 15 November 23 November 23-28 December 10 December 13 December 20

Festival of the Islands Regatta Daylight Savings Time over CMCS Board of Directors Meeting Rum & Illiteracy Cruise CMCS General Membership Meeting Chowder Chatter Deadline Thanksgiving Cruise Commodore’s Cup Regatta CMCS Board of Directors Meeting CMCS General Membership Meeting / Election of Officers / Christmas Party December 26-January 1, ‘17 Holiday Cruise

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