Southwinds Sailing June 2004 - Southwinds Magazine

More documents

Recommendations

Info

LETTERS Continued from page 10editor@southwindssailing.com Web site: southwindssailing.comPO Box 1175,Holmes Beach FL 34218 Fax: (941) 795-8705about the final hours before the race of 2003.SignedA sad sailorName withheld for fear of government reprisalSad,We are planning to continue bringing updates on the Cuba situationand Peter Goldsmith’s dealings with the U.S. government.Please take a look at Morgan Stinemetz’s article in this issue on hisrecent sail to Cuba (he went under permit from OFAC as a journalistin April). It is interesting reading on the logistics of making thecrossing by sailboat and his experiences in Cuba.Unfortunately, the current administration has recently tightenedtravel restrictions to Cuba for Americans and their freedom tospend their money there. I guess Bush thinks the money doesn’tbelong to the people who earned it, although I swear he said somethingcontrary to that about taxes.EditorCUBAN DICTATORSHIP CONTINUESWhen you so often and so eloquently call for normal relationswith the country 90 miles from here, do you keep inmind that it is the longest-lasting dictatorship in the WesternWorld? Are you aware and willing to make your readers awarethat in Cuba there are hundreds of jailed and persecuted politicalprisoners? While you guys party, the Communist Partythere ruins lives with impunity.Think about that when you want to advocate business asusual...Sincerely,Frank ResillezFrank,I just don’t believe embargoes work. In my opinion, open movementbetween peoples is the best way for democracies to evolve and emerge,and one of the best ways for that to happen is through trade, besidesinteraction in other areas such as education, tourism, etc. Peopletalk and interact, and I believe this will bring about change in theCuban system of government faster than anything else. I believethat embargoes are at the bottom of the list in terms of change andthe top of the list in maintaining the status quo.Besides, Cuba is the biggest island in the Caribbean, and a lotof people want to sail there. They have a right to, and this is a sailingmagazine.EditorBOAT SCAM RESPONSEThe inquiry to purchase a boat unseen by a foreigner is usuallya scam. What often happens is he sends a cashier’s checkfor a greater amount and asks you to wire the difference tohis account. You think you have a good deal, but the checktakes about two weeks to be discovered counterfeit, and youhave already sent the difference. The bank charges back thetotal amount from you, and you are out the money forwardedto the account (which is usually overseas). Also, no one showsup to pick up the boat/car/property deed.The criminals involved in this are often associated withthe “poor souls” who have lost their royal family memberand want to trust you, a “friend” they never met, with depos-See LETTERS continued on page 14NEWS & VIEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS SOUTHWINDS June 2004 13
36 SalonHunter’s Mid-Size Cruisers —Hunter Marine has always been the innovationsleader. Cockpit arches, walk-through transoms, widecockpits and easy to handle B&R rigs are all designed forthe ease of sailing as well as your comfort aboard at anchoror the dock. The Hunter Mid-Size Cruisers offer all theamenities of our larger cruisers in a more compact andaffordable size. Visit us at www.huntermarine.com orsee your Hunter nearest dealer!Massey Yacht Sales Palmetto, FL (941) 723-1610Massey Yacht Sales St. Petersburg, FL (727) 828-0090Whitney's Marine Orange Park, FL (904) 269-0027Whitney's Marine Lake Lanier, GA (770) 965-4720Mid South Sailing Gulfport, MI (228) 863-6969MG Mayer Yacht Sales New Orleans, LA (504) 282-1700Sayre Sailing Charleston, SC (843) 534-0560386.462.3077800.771.5556www.huntermarine.comThe NEW 33Hunter Marine reserves the right to modify or change, without notice, any prices,materials, specifications, equipment and/or accessories. See your dealer for details.Standard equipment may vary for products sold outside the United States.
Page 1: SOUTHWINDSNews & Views for Southern
Page 4: GET 3 FENDERSFOR THE PRICE OF 2!67
Page 7 and 8: SOUTHWINDSNEWS & VIEWS FOR SOUTHERN
Page 9 and 10: Marine CentersSAVE $ 60139 99DualMX
Page 11 and 12: NEWS & VIEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS S
Page 13: Call for Special New Yacht Discount
Page 17 and 18: SAVE $ 10From59 99West MarineSeaVol
Page 19 and 20: LETTERS Continued from page 14edito
Page 21 and 22: NEWS & VIEWS FOR SOUTHERN SAILORS S
Page 23 and 24: participating in last year’s cele
Page 25 and 26: Sailrocket. They also hope to break
Page 27 and 28: when a miscreant wave managedto slo
Page 29 and 30: The entrance to Ernest Hemingway’
Page 31 and 32: Probabilities for at least one majo
Page 34 and 35: BOATEKBy Stephen SommerSOLUTIONS TO
Page 36: XXXVI REGATTA DEL SOLSt. Petersburg
Page 39 and 40: Beach (NC) in a calm breeze, which
Page 41 and 42: EAST FLORIDA SAILINGJUNE SAILINGBy
Page 43 and 44: flying colorful spinnakers, our par
Page 45 and 46: Lindenberg 28 “WorldChampionship,
Page 47 and 48: Opti sailors in Miami. Photo by Art
Page 49 and 50: Fairhope, ALJuly 17 - Fast Women’
Page 51 and 52: that. There were three divisions: P
Page 53 and 54: FLORIDA KEYS SAILINGJune 1 - Atlant
Page 55 and 56: Kids Windsurfing InstructionNorth B
Page 57 and 58: July 3 - Cortez Yacht Club. Party 4
Page 59 and 60: West MarineApollo Beach, 268 Apollo
Page 61 and 62: Rolex Women’s Match, St. Petersbu
Page 63 and 64: from 6 to 7. One clip showed our bo
Page 65 and 66:
CLASSIFIED“In August, you began r
Page 67 and 68:
CLASSIFIEDADSw/new lines,9 opening
Page 69 and 70:
CLASSIFIEDADS1988 Brewer 44’ shoa
Page 71 and 72:
BUBBA (continued from page 19)INDEX
show all

Southwinds Sailing June 2004 - Southwinds Magazine

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?