Boat U.S. - May 2008 - (Page 2) VOL. XIII, NO. 3 May 2008 EDITORIAL OFFICES 880 S. Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 22304 PHONE: 703-461-2864 FAX: 703-461-2845 e-mail: magazine@boatus.com address change: 800-395-2628 features 20 Rescue 21 Performs as Promised With a new region up and running each month, the Coast Guard’s coastal radio system has already proven it can save lives. 22 You-Boat The world of personal submarines is full of ups and downs, but that doesn’t stop these dedicated hobbyists. Photo by Chicago Yacht Club 24 A Really Big “Mac” The 100th edition of Lake Michigan’s Chicago-Mackinac Race, the world’s longest freshwater sailing race, gets underway this July with a record fleet of 460 entries. 24 PUBLISHER EMERITUS Richard Schwartz EDITOR & PUBLISHER Michael G. Sciulla MANAGING EDITOR Elaine Dickinson ASSOCIATE EDITORS Ryck Lydecker Michael Vatalaro ASSISTANT EDITORS Scott Croft Jill Culora CONSUMER EDITOR Caroline Ajootian TRAVEL EDITOR Tony Gibbs ART DIRECTOR Carla Shamblen GRAPHIC DESIGN Rick Kelvington Marcus Floro DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL IMAGERY Michel Istaphanous ADVERTISING SALES William J. McVey, Jr. PHONE: 212-316-0383 800-447-4766 FAX: 212-666-1980 billm@mcveymichaels.com Waterfront Living Chris Skulikidis chris@mcveymichaels.com Susan L.B. Clifford PHONE: 410-820-0290 FAX: 801-981-6154 boatusmagazine@hughes.net CIRCULATION MANAGER Lauren James CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PHONE: 888-282-2628 FAX: 703-461-4664 Member Services: 800-395-2628 ©BoatU.S. MAGAZINE (ISSN 1090-1272) Published bimonthly by Boat Owners Association of The United States, 880 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 (six issues). Periodicals Postage Paid at Alexandria, VA. and at additional mailing offices. Subscription is $6.00 annually to BoatU.S. members. Contact BoatU.S. for permission to reprint articles, (703) 461-2864. POSTMASTER: Send Change of Address to BoatU.S. Magazine, 880 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 (2008). 22 32 Waterfront Living: Florida’s West Coast The serenity of Gulf Coast living and plenty of protected waterways draws boaters from all over the country. 38 50 Years and Growing One of the nation’s longest running boating safety initiatives, the National Safe Boating Council, hits the big 5-0. 40 All in the Family: Formula’s Plan This Midwestern boatbuilding family’s blend of offshore racing and cruising boats has set them apart and led to award winning boats. Photo by PSUBS.org 46 DIY: Reducing Serious Risk Newly installed items or repairs to your boat could inadvertently create a hazard of fire or explosion if new parts are not ignition protected. Here’s what and where to check. departments On The Cover: Picnic Island, one of the many picturesque islands off the Gulf Coast of Florida, is just north of Sanibel Island in the Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. Photo by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau. 4 6 18 19 26 29 42 Behind The Buoy BoatU.S. Reports Member Forum Cap’n Drew Ask Chuck Waterfront Living Hot Tips 44 48 50 52 54 64 64 Tangled Line Good Foundations 2nd Time Around At Your Service BoatU.S. Exchange Behind the Boat Where Our Flags Fly 2 BoatU.S. Magazine May 2008 http://PSUBS.org
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