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Fort Lauderdale News from Fort Lauderdale, Florida • 59

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FORT LAUDERDALE NEWS AND SUyT-SEXTDTEL, Sunday, Nov. 4, 1962 7-D -Boatlns Forems 1 1 "VI 1 i ffimiCBS and snSMte Wgbmcroiey 12 20 lated Jan In NEW YORK-Two boating con- Tarpon Leaping Target For Anglers ferences one in the field of one- Texas, 13; Virginia, Wash-ington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, 2. Stephens Marine, Stockton, design sailboat racing and the When sportsmen gather and start telling stories about leaping fish, their tales invariably feature the tarpon more than any other ice school conducted by Gray Marine Motor Detroit, recently. The sessions covered a four-day period. The Snipe Class International other in relation to predicted log 4 gamester and they have good reason.

Properly dubbed as "silver king," the tarpon is Vhe most magnificent leaper when it contests will be held for the first has been appointed New time during the 53rd National Mo Jersey Yacht Sales Point Racing Association, with more than Pleasant Beach. N. regional tor Boat Show in New York, Jan 14,000 boats numbered, has 554 sales representative for Stephens uary 12 to 20, Joseph E. Choate, fleets under charter throughout yachta, serving the states of New Show Manager, announced to the world. Twenty-four new fleets York, New Jersey and Pennsyl- day.

vania. were chartered during 1962 in the following countries: United Choate said that the purposes About 150 marine mechanics from all parts of the United of the conferences are to present States, Italy, Finland, France, Spain and Turkey, 2 each; Bermuda, England, Sweden and Portugese West Africa, 1. each. a forum for the exchange of ex States and two from Europe, at New Moat Iiitfodiiceal Mere! comes to reaching for the sky. The tarpon is king of the herring family, but considered poor in food value.

One of the oldest stories I remember about jumping tarpon was told to me many years ago by friend, Arthur Van Pelt, now deceased, who was then outdoor editor of the New Orleans Picayune. Art's letter reads: "At intervals there pops into the news a atory of a tarpon in a career of wild leaping, missing the whole Gulf of Mexico and landing spank in the middle of a boat. This is no new stunt of the silver king for according to an article in the weekly New Orleans Picayune, dated July 29, 1844, a clipping furnished me by Lewis G. Toups of Pass Christian, a tarpon leaped from the waters of Grand Lake directly onto the bow of the bayou steamer 'Ludi which made trips between New Orleans and Martinville. 'The great fish, evidently frightened by the boat, landed directly In a large sugar kettle on the deck, then leaped out of the kettle and back into the fire room of the boat, right among the frightened Negro firemen who either ran or tried to kill the fish with chunks tk wood.

Finally they succeeded in stopping its violent struggles tended the annual factory serv periences and ideas on rules and organizational and promotional problems common to class boat racing and predicted log contests. The one-design conference will be under the sponsorship of "One- One of the oldest and one of the very newest forms of water transportation are pictured here as a young coupte on an Aqua-Skimmer buzzes by another pair in a canoe. The Aqua-Skimmer, built in Boynton Beach, is a highly maneuverable fiber glass skimmer boat with a completely enclosed six or 22 h.p. outboard motor. It is guided by the driver lying prone in the specially designed stern stirrup and using his legs and lower body to turn and twist the craft in desired directions.

Aqua-Skimmer can also support a pretty passenger (as above) and can outrun many larger craft It is completely safe for adults and children, is non-sinkable, and can even pull water skiers. Many boatmen have often wondered what it really feels like to go skimming through the water with the massaging feel of the rush of the water on his body. Now he can find out with an Aqua-Skimmer, the latest innovation in Florida's wonderful world of boating. Design Yachtsman" and the predicted log conference will be sponsored by "Motor two publications in the boating and it was identified as a 'Grand It weighed in at 83 field. Both meetings will be under the general auspices of the National Motor Boat Show.

pounds, after causing probably more excitement than any other fish did in all the history of Louisiana. And that happened 118 years ago." This story also brings to mind an incident that happened here Expected attendees at the one- at Port Everglades several years ago. Two fishermen were anchored in their skiff adjacent to the ship channel near the south jetty fishing for snapper. They had noticed tarpon chasing mullet and were amused design sessions include one-design association officers and up to three alternate delegates for each class. The i event will be held in the New York Coliseum on the mornings of January 17 and 18, beginning day al 10: a.m.

at their antics. All of a sudden a big silver king leaped close by Johnson Offers New Cruiser In Contest and landed directly in the middle of their ir ic Weekly Tide Table and closing at 12:30 p.m. A dinner program also will be held on the evening of January 17. Ir 77 TIDE P.M On the agenda for discussion are the following topics: Planning and management of class championship regattas, covering facilities, measuring, scoring and TIDE P.M. 12:53 1:57 3:02 4:04 5:00 5:53 6:43 HIGH A.M.

12:04 1:10 2:22 3:32 4:36 5:35 6:29 7:10 8:18 9:23 10:22 11:18 12: 0 LOW A.M. 6:24 7:29 8:40 9:47 10:50 11:46 12:10 Sunday, November 4 Monday, November 5 Tuesday, November 8 Wednesday, November 7 Thursday, November 8 Friday, November 9 Saturday, November 10 course; class communications program, covering correspondence 12:40 and publicity; junior programs ing his milestone motor for the Trackdown with his Johnson dealer. Ten other Trackdown participants those who turn up the oldest engine (based on serial number) in each of ten model classifications will receive 1963 Johnson Electramatic V-75 engines as their rewards in exchange for their old engines. Rewards will be presented at the Johnson dealer at which the person registered his milestone Johnson motor. Every Johnson motor manufactured carries model identification and serial number.

John son owners are urged to check their motors. If they are one of the ten models being sought, the owner is eligible to register his engine and compete for "oldest engine" and "Grand" rewards. Following are the ten Johnson models being sought, each of which pioneered one or more important outboarding innovation: Model Model Pr30 (or PB-30, PL-30, PBL-30); Model T-40 (or TL40, TR-40); Model S-45 (or SL-45); Model K-50 (or KL-50); Model VE-50 (or VLE-50); Model 300; Model QD (or QDL); Model CD (or CDL), and Model V4-10 (or V4L-10, V4S-10, V4SL-10). A completely equipped outboard cruiser and 10 new 75-horsepower motors will be rewards in the Sea-Horse Track-down, nation-wide search for specific outboard motor models being conducted now through March 15 by Johnson Motors of Waukegan, El. The Grand Reward, a 19-foot Lone Star "Voyager" boat powered by a 1963 Johnson Elec-tramatic V-75 engine complete with Lone Star trailer, and ac-cessories, will go to the person who writes the best Grand Reward statement when register class cohesion and measurement rules.

PRIZE CATCH! Ft. Lauderdale's Janice Hotchkiss found good fortune fishing off the Yellow Rose with Capt. Fred Wolf recently when she landed this seven-foot, two-inch sailfish. Mrs. Hotchkiss boated this 49 pound beauty on her first deep sea fishing excursion from the Castaways Docks.

ine predicted log meeting is expected to be attended by cruiser skippers and will be under the chairmanship of William Edgar John. John has been associated The boat lurched and one angler went overboard, while the ether grabbed an oar and started to beat the fish. The tarpon thrashed around in the boat for sometime before being conquered. When weighed in at Bahia Mar, it tipped the beam at 65 pounds. This proved to be a costly way to catch a fish because the tarpon broke four rods in its mad struggle in the boat and a tackle box went overboard as the boat tipped numerous times.

Baby Sails Frequent Catches SMALL SAILS OFF BROWARD: Baby sailfish in the one to with all types of power boat rac IPoiiipaiio USeaeii ing and adroinistration for most of Gale Motor his life. Exact date of the conference will be announced sometime this month. Tentative agenda for the cruiser skippers cover discussions of the American Power Boat Association jiiIm. TTnitpH States Power Knuari- PINAL STANDIN9 SENIOR DIVISION Weight Angler Hometown IFt. ILaudes'daic Tomi'Mey 10 pound class are showing early this season.

The smallest to date, and also current leader in the Lauderdale Winter Fishing Festival, oat Skiff art Rivers, Margate weighed in at one-pound, 12-ounces, and was caught by Chauncey Huber, HI, a local youngster, while fishing from his skiff, "Wilder ocaeco ron training, methods of calcula- Oeasco 4 -i --j Jan Hicks, Stone Mountain, Ga. New Helen John H. Grubb, Barberton, Ohi Sea Guy Ernest Cook, Pittsburgh, Fa. Mis Jean VII Norma J. Lepbert, Oreenvlll, S.

C. Sea Ouy Ray Flynn, Newark, N.J. Riptide IV Betty Schlusemeyer, Boca Raton Riptide IV Mrs. Bllli Lynch, Pompano Toss-Up Ann Barker, London, Ingland New Helen Jim Griffin, Indianapolis Shirley Jane Edward Schultz, Sands Point, N.Y. Riptide IV Goose." At Pompano Beach, John IL Grubb of Barberton, Ohio, con w.

Goose uon, commiuees ana regional Fish Sailfish (Man) Sailfish (Ladles) Sailfish (Smallest) Blue Marlin (Men) Blue Marlin (Ladies). White Marlin (Men) Whit Marlin (Ladies) Whit Marlin (Ladles) Tuna Kingfish Dolphin Waheo Barracuda Bonito Snook MH 02 1H MsVl 2 41 4J It 411 50 7Vt 31 Jovi O. Girl I cruiser associations. H. Hopes Fish Wt.

Sailfish (Mn) 5 Sailfish (Ladies) Sailfish (Smallest) Hi w. Marlin (Ladits) Kingfish 33 Wahoo 47 Barracuda 30 AmbariacK 44 Benito 14 Shark Jso Black Fin tuna Cobia Angisr Hometown F. Ritheman, Hamilton, O. R. F.

Blend, Canton, O. C. Huber III, City M. Laurltano, htw York City G. Phillips, R.R., Ohio R.

W. Peavy, Minn Mrs. R. Blend, Canton, O. Dick Blend, Canton, A.

Klrksey, Cleveland, O. Dean Tobian, Toledo, R. P. Lang, Indianapolis F. Schneider, City nected with a one-pound, 12 -ounce baby sailfish angling from the William L.

Kidder, Cincinnati, Ohio Joyce III C. BUI Ocasco Ocasco L. Lady P. Wave Ocasco Sunday Howard Kline, Hlaleah Sea Guy, to cop grand prize in the City Summer Tournament that closed last Wednesday. Another catch of note, a 2V-pound baby sailfish was decked by The Omnibus Rivers and Har Grouper bors and Flood Control Act of Jack Crevalto 2B it Brown, Pt.

Lauderdale Lester Roiek, Margate Dick Treple, Midland, Tex. 'etcher McCord, Eau Gallia Ray Markiewici, Dania William O'Hare, Pom pan Patrick Murray, Pompano Beach Myron Chapman, Ft. Lauderdale Mrs. J. Davis, Wes't III.

Jew Fish Private Boat Canal New Helen Canal Hillsboro Inlet Candie-KIdd Intracoastal Helen Miss Jean VII Anglin's Pier Miss Jean VII Shirley Jan Tigers Invite Japs To Camp Mrs. Inez Burleigh, Ft Lauderdale, fishing with Captain Eddie Hope on the Burleigh cruiser, "Inez." Paul Tressel of Paul's Rod ihop in Hollywood reported that James Fairfield of New York City caught a three pound baby sailfish while trolling a small feahter jig 77 It 14 5e as .244 47 African Pompano Blue Fish Snapper Cobia Tarpon Shark Amberlack off Dania beach. The heftiest sailfish caught around these parts OSAKA, Japan. (J) The Detroit Tigers have invited Japan's Central League champions, the Osaka Hanshin Tigers, to their in some time, 84 pounds, was landed by Mrs. Richard F.

Blend, Can Mike Butler, Pompano Gordon Pritchett, Pompano Beach W. T. Caldwell, Wast Onion, Ohio JUNIOR DIVISION Luk Derheimer, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Jean Hufsschmitt, Hamilton, O.

Pet Curtis, Boca Raton Kelly Hum. Roekford, III. Dick Duncomb, Newark, Ohi 1962, signed into law last week by President Kennedy, authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct, modify, or otherwise participate in the provision of 199 flood control, navigation, water conservation and other water, resources projects, having an estimated Federal cost of The program includes 79 navigation projects at an estimated ton, Ohio (our old home town), on a trip of the private cruiser Sailfish (Boys) Sailfish Girls) Ocasco HI." Tuna Kingfish Dolphin BEWARE OF RATTLERS: Fisherman angling the canals seek waho spring training camp at Lakeland, next year. The invitation was extended Saturday by John E. Fetzer, president of the American League team.

A spokesman for tiie Detroit club said all expenses for the Jap-, anese team during its stay in the United States will be paid by Detroit. The Japanese team will pay travel expenses to and from the United States. Candie-KIdd Candie-Kidd Riptide IV Toss-UP Sea Guy Toss-Up Mis Jean VII New Helen Cenal Intracoastal Helen New Helen Riptide IV ing bass should keep one eye peeled for rattlesnakes, according to Barracuda Bonito Snook Don Wells, Dania cattle-rancher. Wells killed three this past week. Kathy Hume, Rocktora, in.

Marilyn Belk, Charlotte, NX. Don Rogers, Pompano J. Pat DeBeltrand, Pompano Tim Harrington, Pompano Bryan rod head, Demarest, N.J. Bob Peter, Akron, Ohio Grouper Recent rains have helped the fishing but they're also keeping the cost of $378,498,800, in addition CODIA CLUB SLATES RACE The Gulfstream Sailing Club has slated the second race of the fourth series at 1:30 p.m. today.

After the race a party will be held by Hathy Eddy at 211 Nurmi Drive, Ft. Lauderdale. eight surveys in the interests of Quick-catch saiifish Sublect verification Monday, November 1M1. navigation. snakes on the move, so watch your step, and especially the children, children.

Airboat Barbecue Scheduled HERE AND THERE: Gene Murray of West Hollywood reports A A breakdown of the number of Of ers New Guarantee Gale Motor Division of Outboard Marine Corp, makers of Gale, Evinrude and Johnson Outboard Motors, announces that all 1963 Gale Motors will carry a full two-year warranty. With the quality control methods in effect at Galesburg, Illinois, 1 Outboard Marine Corp. feels that they can safely put into use this warranty thereby assuring the buyer of carefree use of bis motor, for a full two Paul's Boat City is the exclusive dealer franchised by the factory for Ft. Lauderdale and they carry the full from the 3 HP to the mighty 4 cylinder 60 HP in stock at all times. Gale Division again this year reduced prices and are offering through their dealers the most motor for the money in the U.

S. The proven reliability and OMC quality have made the Gale line one of the fastest selling outboards in the marine field. A new 10 page color book giving a look at data and prices is available at Paul's Boat City, 1200 West Sunrise free of charge or will be mailed out if requested. Puss Boots Returning To Gulfstream HALLANDALE Puss Boots, (hat the Broward Airboat Association is holding its annual barbe (Koimg FIsMiig? BOAT SHOW TODAY! INI showing OWENS YACHTS SKIFFS FLAGSHIPS ANCHOR MARINE COBLE'S FISHERMAN'S CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK NOVEMBER 4 THRU 11 projects by states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 19; Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, 12; Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, 13; Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, 10: Oklahoma. Oreo-on.

Tim for Each Pay, Telia Whea Fish Btta Br" S. FEDERAL DELRAY FROM 9:00 A.M. TILL DOOR PRIZE FREE COKE COME ONE COME ALL cue today at Hensel's Camp, 18 miles west of Andytown. A large gathering is expected as airboaters from Dade and Palm Beach counties have been invited. Dockmaster Dwight Miller at Hillsboro Inlet reports that charter boats are returning from half-day trips with excellent catches on dolphin, also drift-boat fishermen coming in with kingfish and sailfish.

At the Dania pier, Frank Hill related that baitfish by the jillions are all around the pier attracting mackerel and even bonito. To prove his point. Hill bagged a 14-pound bonito to the astonishment of pier visitors. Jack McLeieer of Fish Stuff at Pompano Beach called to report that Bob and Helen Meyers of Deerfield Beach, angling from their cruiser "No Fare" caught, tagged and released three sailfish off Boca Raton. The couple fish light tackle and 20-pound test line, and each has caught just about every specie of fish that swims off Broward.

20 OFF ON ALL MARINE ACCESSORIES SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 fcO 0 ca 5:49 6:43 7:37 8:30 9:23 10:17 11:12 11:39 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM "WELCOME ABOARD" GET YOUR RCA ALBUM $3.95 VALUE FOR $1.00 Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, AH tim is given in Central Standard time. Add one hour for the Eastern time zone; subtract one hour for Rocky Mountain time; two -hours for Pacific time. In localities using daylight saving time, add one hour to time found above. Copyright 1 962 nnDonannnnnnnnnnannoia Blacker ttt Fish Bttr tho Day for Fishing Skin ri $m1oq By CHUCK HEPP, N.A.U.L WHAT? BOATS AND SPARE TIRES? Most boats sold today are pretty well stripped, like the old days when bumpers and spare tires were "extras" on a new car. This would bo okay if you could get the complete boat you need by just adding money Unfortunately, the Important features have to be built in and can't be added.

Drop Anchor. At a scientific gathering in London, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, pioneer of aqua lung diving, told the World Congress of Undersea Activities of some bizarre visions of submarine life. At The Lauderdale the tempennental colt whose idio-syncracies almost brought on a 1 7K strike of rival trainers who feared Yacht Rasin, 'EGA for the safety of their horses when Early next year, he announced a village now under construction in Marseilles will be lowered to a depth of 33 feet beneath the ocean off the French coast. Twenty-four men will live underwater for weeks there. The village will have small nuclear plants for energy to extract the necessary oxygen for breathing from the sea water.

They will have no physical connection with a land base. Cousteau also predicted that eventually other communities, exposed to his whimsies, is sched uled to arrive at Gulfstream Park this week. However, Puss Boots alleged-! ly has reformed. vast industrial complexes and even new nations, would arise under a a a a the sea. "This will cause the development of a new man Homo FOR THE FINEST EV Two marine railway lifts for boats to 110' to serve for faster service.

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In the course of his speech, Cousteau disclosed that IMAaA is developing an "artificial sdll" to allow its spacemen to function in a hostile environment without breathing. The gill, described as capsule of chemicals, would replace lung's of filtering the carbon dioxide out of the blood and replace it with oxygen. The capsule will be worn by an astronaut under his arm pit 1L UviAJi. JL RASIN9INC. 2000 S.W.

20TH STREET PHONE JA 2-3655 LAUDEQD ALE 1MB 1900 S.E. ISth Street On The Waterway Open Sunday It'i interesting to note the similarities involved concerning the astronaut in space and the aqua-saut living under the sea. DELRAY BEACH In Business tht Soma Location for Ovor 50 Yar ncnnannnnnnannnnGiJ.

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