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presence probably began in the 1980s when people carelessly released the popular aquarium fish, is considered an invasive species with no natural reef predators except man. Its rapidly growing populations in Atlantic and Caribbean waters steal space and food resources from domestic species like grouper and snapper. On derby day, teams can begin collecting lionfish at sunrise. Lionfish can be taken by spear, hand net, slurp gun or hook and line. Catches are to be turned in to the scoring station between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. At a 5:30 p.m. social, derby participants can taste dishes made with lionfish, whose delicate white meat has been compared to the flavor of hogfish. The tasting also is open to the public. A 7:00 p.m. awards ceremony and 7:30 p.m. banquet rounds out the events. Cash prizes totaling more than $3,000 await the teams that bring in the most lionfish, largest lionfish and smallest. As well as earning prizes, teams are contributing to the preservation of Florida Keys marine habitats and ecosystems. The entry fee is $120 per team of up to four people registering by Wednesday, Nov. 2, or $150 thereafter. Divers can participate in the derbies from their own private vessels or join a local dive operator’s charter. For more information and team registration, go to www.reef.org/lionfish/derbies. Massey Yacht Sales Opens Office in Stuart, FL Massey Yacht Sales & Service has opened a yacht dealership office in Stuart, adjacent to the Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage. Massey has been in Stuart for two years working from a variety of yachts while riding out the recession. The ideal office space became available across the street from the marina, and Massey made the commitment. “We Compact Fluorescent & LED Lights Overhead Light • Handcrafted, High Efficiency Area Light • Prismatic lens for wide angle illumination • Dual power for bright light or gentle glow • LED Night Vision option • Splashproof models • Wood-finish options • Choose LED or CFL High Efficiency LED Reading & Berth Lights CHOOSE CHROME OR TITANIUM (BRASS) FINISH Practical Sailor magazine reviews: Sept. ’08, Jan. ’09, May ’10 www.alpenglowlights.com waited until the right office at the right location became available,” states Ed Massey, owner of Massey Yacht Sales. “The new office is on a high visibility street with a great deal of vehicular drive-by traffic”. Besides being a complete dealership, the office includes slips at Sunset Bay Marina and the new Loggerhead Marina, both on the St. Lucie River in Stuart. The Stuart office becomes Massey’s third Florida location, with offices also in Palmetto and St. Petersburg. Massey is the new Catalina, Hunter and Island Packet dealer throughout Florida. Massey sells brokerage boats from 31 to 55 feet. The company also sells pre-owned powerboats. The company has several full time yacht sales and mobile broker positions open at the Stuart location and along Florida’s east coast. For information, call Ed Massey at (941) 725-2350, or email at yatchit@verizon.net. Grand Slam Yacht Sales Acquires Novatec Motor Yachts Dealership Grand Slam Yacht Sales, at the Cortez Cove Boatyard in Cortez, FL, has been appointed as Florida’s exclusive dealer of Novatec Motor Yachts. Novatec has been building motor yachts since 1983 in a range from 46 to 82 feet. They currently produce the Classic Sedan line (46’-56’), the Island line (48’- 60’) and the Euro Series (50’-82’). For more information, call Grand Slam Yacht Sales at (941) 795-4200, or toll free at (866) 591-9373. Email info@grandslamyachtsales.com. Zarcor Comes Out With iPad, iPhone and Other Mobile Device Holders Zarcor, manufacturer of unique onboard products for sailors and other boaters, has come out with holders for various electronic mobile devices. Their iPhone Holder holds 95 percent of all mobile devices and can be attached to binnacles or railings. The holder will even accommodate a phone with a protective case. Their iPad holder also secures to a binnacle or railing and is held securely by snapping it into the device’s four corners and then held with bungee cords. It can also be attached using a suction mounting to a surface. A waterproof splash guard protects the iPad holder as well. The mount allows for easy viewing by the helmsperson. John Halter, owner of Zarcor, is a lifelong avid sailor, and all of his products have been well-tested on sailboats. For more on the holders and other unique products, go to www.zarcor.com and click on Drink & Electronic Holders. 24 November 2011 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com
BoatUS Foundation Online Learning Center on Boating Safety From BoatUS The BoatUS Foundation recently launched a new free website course on boating safety at the BoatUS Foundation Online Learning Center at www.BoatUS.org. The website offers a no-cost online boating safety course that makes learning easier and retention stronger with the use of new animations, videos and interactive activities. The course is great for boaters or anglers who need to take a boating safety course and for those wanting to brush up on their boating safety. It is designed so the boater can start, stop and continue where they left off at any time. “We believe in reducing the barriers to boating,” said BoatUS Foundation Director of Boating Safety Chris Edmonston. “Some boating safety courses can cost over $100, which can present a big hurdle, especially if several family members want to run the boat. Also, in some parts of the country it may be hard to find a classroom course near you or that fits your schedule. By making our course free, available at home and doable on your own time, we hope to ensure your boating remains fun and everyone makes it home safely.” The difference between the BoatUS Boating Safety Course and other online courses—beyond the cost issue—is the scope of the material. “We don’t just tell you basics,” continued Edmonston. “We go beyond the minimum amount information you need to know. For example, most boats must have a fire extinguisher aboard. But if you have a larger vessel, we’ll show you why it is wise to have more than the minimum requirements and understand what to do in the event of a fire on your boat,” added Edmonston. “We also will tell you, for example, not only how many life jackets you need to have aboard, but demonstrate in a short video how to actually fit a life jacket to a child so they won’t slip out.” Upon completion of the course, you can also print your own certificate to provide your state’s boating agency as proof of boater education (for states that accept the course). In addition to the certificate, a few states require a small fee to issue a boating safety card or document. As an option, the Foundation can also provide a certificate suitable for framing for a nominal $5 fee. For more information, go to www.BoatUS.org. West Marine’s Green Product of the Year Contest: Winner To Receive $10,000 Award Deadline Set for December 1 West Marine is seeking entries to its third annual Green Product of the Year contest. The winner will be announced and the award of $10,000 will be presented at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show. The competition is free and open to individuals, manufacturers, distributors and/or inventors. The winner will be selected on the following criteria (go to the website for a more detailed description— enter the contest, read the complete rules and entry requirements at westmarine.com/green): Effectiveness: Is the product as effective as competitive products Economical: Is the product priced competitively with existing solutions or similar products Environmental Impact: How does the product benefit the environment Due to the diversity of product categories, this could be expressed in several ways (see details on website). Degree of Innovation: When will the product be introduced (or when was it introduced) to the marketplace Is the product different from anything else in the marketplace Does the product incorporate new materials or technologies Verification of claims: All environmental or efficacy claims must be verifiable and substantiated by an independent third party. Entry must provide actual data, test results, laboratory analyses, etc. Specializing in Marine SSB Sailmail / AirMail / Winlink sailmail@docksideradio.com www.docksideradio.com Ph: 941.661.4498 Radios & Modems in Stock — Authorized Icom Dealer — — Pactor-III Modem Sales — FCC Marine Radio Licenses SSB/SailMail Training SSB Installation Troubleshooting Gary Jensen Owner/FCC Licensed Technician News & Views for Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS November 2011 25
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