Southeastern U.S. Air & Water Temperaturesand Gulf Stream Currents – AprilWIND ROSES: Each wind rose shows the strength and directionof the prevailing winds in the area and month. Thesehave been recorded over a long period of time. In general,the lengths of the arrows indicate how often the winds camefrom that direction. The longer the arrow, the more often thewinds came from that direction. When the arrow is too longto be printed in a practical manner, a number is indicated.The number in the center of the circle shows the percentageof the time that the winds were calm. The lengths of thearrows plus the calms number in the center add up to 100percent. The number of feathers on the arrow indicates thestrength of the wind on the Beaufort scale (one feather isForce 1, etc.). Wind Roses are taken from Pilot Charts.18 April 2008 SOUTHWINDS www.southwindsmagazine.com
EVENTS & NEWS OF INTEREST TO SOUTHERN SAILORSTo have your news or event in this section, contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com.Send us information by the 5th of the month preceding publication. Contact us if later.Changes in Events Listed on SOUTHWINDS Web siteGo to www.southwindsmagazine.com for changes and notices on upcoming events. Contact us to post event changes.■ RACING EVENTSFor racing schedules, news and events see theracing section.■ UPCOMINGSOUTHERN EVENTSGo to the SOUTHWINDS Web site for our list ofyouth sailing programs in the Southern coastalstates, www.southwindsmagazine.com.EDUCATIONAL/TRAININGMonthly Boating Safety Courses 2008 Schedulein Fort Pierce, FLAbout boating safety course designed for the recreationalboater, to encourage safety on the water. This one-dayboating course emphasizes safety on the water toenhance the boating experience and to increase confidenceon the water. The course is state of Floridaapproved for those 21 and under to obtain theirFlorida State Boaters License. Dates in 2008 areApr 19, May 10, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sep. 13,Oct. 18, Nov. 15. Classes are usually very full, calland reserve space on the preferred program date.$36 (+ $10 for each additional family member).Courses are held from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at theFlotilla 58 Coast Guard Auxiliary Building 1400 Seaway Dr.,Fort Pierce FL. (772) 579-3395 Stephanie, or (772) 321-3041Gary, or e-mail stephcgaux@hotmail.com.Coast Guard Auxilliary Boating Courses Jacksonville, FLSafe Boating Saturdays. Captains Club, 13363 Beach Blvd.,Jacksonville. April 12, May 17. Meeks Florida legal requirementsfor boater education. Most insurance companiesoffer discounts to program graduates. Mike Christnacht.(904) 502-9154. www.uscgajaxbeach.com.Articles Wanted About Southern Yacht Clubs,Sailing Associations and Youth Sailing GroupsSOUTHWINDS magazine is looking for articles on individualyacht clubs, sailing associations and youth sailinggroups throughout the Southern states (NC, SC, GA, FL,AL, MS, LA, TX (east Texas). Articles wanted are about aclub’s history, facilities, major events and general informationabout the club. The clubs and associations mustbe well established and have been around for at least fiveyears. Contact editor@<strong>Southwinds</strong>magazine.com forinformation about article length, photo requirementsand other questions.PARTSREFRIGERATION PARTS SOLUTIONS100% INTERNET We carry a completeline of refrigeration parts for maintenance,repair, and upgrades for all brands including Grunert,Glacier Bay, Marine Air, Sea Frost, Adler/Barbour and more.We are also pleased to offer R28+ vacuuminsulation panels (independent lab tests) all atRprices: guaranteed lowest!www.rparts.comNews & Views for Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS April 2008 19