Dive down a few hours south of Miami, and you’ll find yourself among the palm trees, blue waters, and colorful foliage of Key West. Forget port/starboard: On this island, the roosters roaming the streets have the right of way. Here at the southernmost point of the United States, the first-ever The Southernmost Regatta presented by Sailing Inc. recently came to a close in dramatic fashion. The event saw five classes complete 10 or 12 races as scheduled. The week started with three days of non-stop sunshine, perfect wind, and waves that faded over the next two days before a light wind finale. Dock talk will tell you the conditions were primetime Key West. There’s something magical about the island lifestyle. Each day after racing, sailors gathered for daily awards at the Sunset Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort, which was a gracious host. It goes without saying that were plenty of mudslides and Mount Gay cocktails to go around. The Melges 24 fleet was the largest of the five classes. Today’s finale was a who-beats-who between Peter Duncan’s Raza Mixta and Laura Grondin’s Dark Energy. The Raza Mixta team grabbed the lead from Laura Grondin’s Dark Energy on the second day and never looked back. Onboard with Duncan were Victor Diaz de Leon, Erik Shampain, Matty Pistay, and Greiner Hobbs. Taking the Corinthian trophy was Alex Shafer’s Sweaty Betty from Clermont Sailing Club, Florida. The beasts in the Great Lakes 52 fleet were certainly a spectacle on the blue waters off Key West. On the fleet’s own separate race course, David Team’s TP52 Vesper took charge, finishing with 24 points over the 12-race series, six points ahead of Austin Fragomen’s Interlodge VII. Rounding out the podium was Doug DeVos’s Windquest. Tight competition characterized the J/111 racing, especially between Andrew & Sedgwick Ward’s Bravo and Ian Hill’s Sitella. The Bravo team came out on top, winning the tie-breaker. On the Wards’ team was Bill Hardesty, Joshua & Matthew Kapell, Ian Fraser, Sebastian Bliss, Kelly McKeown, and River Paquin, narrowly edging out the Sitella team with Terry Hutchinson onboard. Gwen Fragomen’s Botin 44 Interlodge IV put on an impressive show in the ORC division. The team put up a near-perfect scorecard throughout five days of racing, only taking one second place finish behind Eric Lopez del Valle’s Farr 395 Wasabi. If there was an award for team spirit, the Wasabi team might just have taken the crown — With tunes pumping through the speakers and plenty of smiles & greetings on the docks every day, this team made friends with everyone at the event. Bobby Julien’s Dingbat team put on a show in the J/70 fleet with six bullets and no need to sail the final race. James Gary’s Ayacucho from Severn Sailing Association had an excellent showing and took home the J/70 Corinthian trophy. The race committee team of nine led by PRO Mark Foster completed 40 races throughout the week, rolling out the red carpet for the sailors. The Southernmost Regatta extends its deep gratitude to the vision of the Ruhlman family, Sailing Inc., Regatta Chair Martin Kullman, Evolution Sails, Harken Inc., Mount Gay Rum, J/Boats, EWE Spirit Foundation, Sail22, AA Dive Services, Pirates Lair, the Sunset Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort, and the City of Key West. Media coverage was provided by Harken, Walter Cooper Photography, and Sharon Green’s Ultimate Sailing. The Mount Gay was flowing, the breeze was blowing, and the Southernmost Regatta is cementing itself as the place to be in January. Plan on joining the fun next year — onward & upward! thesouthernmostregatta.com · Results: yachtscoring.com/event_results_cumulative.cfm?eID=14520 · On-the-water live updates: @harken_inc Instagram Stories · Photo Gallery: bit.ly/Southernmost2022Photos

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The HARDIN 44 Voyager, a classic sailing yacht from 1978, is a seaworthy vessel fully equipped for extended voyages. This well-maintained boat is ready to set sail with a range of features that combine performance and comfort. Engine: Powered by a robust "Yanmar" 75ps TD engine with 1,400 hours, the yacht boasts an excellent mechanical condition. The engine underwent a new installation in 2011 and has undergone meticulous annual inspections. The starter battery was replaced in November 2021, ensuring reliable starts. Sails: The yacht features high-quality "Doyle" sails, including a mainsail with lazy jacks (2012), a mizzen (2014), a self-tacking jib (2014), and a yankee on a furler (2014). Additionally, there are extra sails for different conditions, including a storm jib and a light wind sail for the jib stay. "Sunbrella" sail covers protect the sails when not in use. Anchoring and Windlass: The anchoring system includes a "Manson Supreme" anchor (65lbs, 2012) and a "CQR" anchor (45lbs). The yacht is equipped with a powerful "Lofrans" windlass (1500W, 2011) for convenient and efficient anchor handling. Navigation and Electronics: For navigation, the yacht is equipped with a "Furuno" autopilot, a "Lowrance" GPS plotter/fish finder (2015), and a "B&G" wind speed/direction indicator. Communication is facilitated by two VHF radios, one of which includes a GPS and AIS receiver (2015). Electrical System: The yacht is powered by four Trojan 105 batteries (450 Ah, October 2019) and supplemented by four solar panels providing approximately 360 W of power. An "AiLi" battery monitor (2021) ensures efficient management of the electrical system. Tanks and Utilities: With two 100-gallon diesel tanks and two 100-gallon fiberglass water tanks, the yacht has ample fuel and water storage for extended journeys. A Force 10 water heater is installed, although it has not been connected to the engine. A water purification filter with an extra faucet ensures a clean water supply. Additional Features: Davits for convenient dinghy storage Refrigerator installed in 2017 Three-burner stove with oven for onboard cooking Utility box (2016) for storage of LPG tanks, ropes, and other essentials Refurbishment: The deck has undergone refurbishment, including the removal of balusters and toe rail to address leaking issues. The interior has been renovated with new paint and varnishing, enhancing the overall aesthetics and comfort of the yacht. With its comprehensive set of features and recent refurbishments, the HARDIN 44 Voyager is a reliable and comfortable vessel for sailors seeking adventure on the open seas. Location Dominica. Possible to sail it to Guadeloupe or Martinique. German flag. https://lookboat.com/boat/hardin-44-voyager-for-sale-in-the-caribbean-dominica/

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