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Issue #83
December 2009
M a r i n e rA Publication For Where Land Ends
www.marinermagazine.com
A M a g a z i n e F o r T h e M a r i n a d e l R e y B o a t i n g C o m m u n i t y
The
Catalina Nav Hazards
F.U.B.A.R Recap
Holiday Boat Parade Photos
More...
Heavy Weather Sailing
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The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher/Writer
Pat Reynolds
Photographs
Pat Reynolds
Columnist
Mookie
Contributors
Dave Kirby
Richard Schaefer
Copy Editing Assistance
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Information contact310-397-1887 - phone
Mailing address
P.O. Box 9403
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
The Mariner appears on the 3rd
Friday of every month.
This issue - Dec. 18 - Jan. 15
Important
Numbersat a glance:
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Los Angeles CountyLifeguard:
310-577-5700
Vessel Assist:800-399-1921
Sea Tow866-473-5400
Marine Life Rescue800-39WHALE
2 The Mariner-Issue 83 2009
FROM THE EDITOR
WHATS INSIDE
Thanks for picking it up!
Cover: Wave Wall by Pat Reynolds
THE D ISTURBING THOUGHTSO F PETE
Coming Events 4Coming Events 4Off The Wire 6Off The Wire 6F.U.B.A.R. Odysse y 200 9 10F.U.B.A.R. Odys se y 20 09 10Review of F.U.B.A.R. Powerboat Rally by Donna WilsonReview of F.U.B.A.R. Powerboat Rally by Donna WilsonHeavy Weather 12Heavy Weather 12Two Captains Discuss Heavy WeatherTwo Captains Discuss Heavy WeatherCata l ina Current s 1616Catalina Nav Hazards by Captain Richard Schaefer
Power ta i l s 18F.U.B.A.R. Continued
RacingRacing 2020Chistmas Boat Parade 22Chis tm as Boat Parade 22Ask the Expert s - Wood Work 23Ask the Expert s - Wood Work 23Ask Mookie 24Ask Mook ie 24Classifi eds 26Classifi eds 26
The Mariner
One time I snorted a tablet ofAlkaSeltzer, shot myself in the foot witha BB gun and actually ran on top ofthe water across the channel
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Everyone thought I had Superpowers!
The Mariner
But I dont need that kind of responsibility
The Disturbing Thoughts of Pete
The beauty of publishing your own magazine is that you can try
stuff out and no one can tell you, hey man...thats a terrible idea.
Hmmm, now that I think about it, maybe thats actually whats wrong
with publishing ones own magazine. Anyway, I always wanted to
take a crack at a comic strip - here it is...the debut of The Disturbing
Thoughts of Pete.
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December 26
Fishermans Vi l lage WeekendConcert - L .A. Cat
Live jazz, Latin, R&B, Pop, Blues concerts
outdoors in the plaza near the lighthouse, every
Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. 1-4
p.m. (2-5 p.m. summer). Free.
December 27
Fishermans Vi l lage WeekendConcert - Susie Hansen Lat in Jazz
Band
Live jazz, Latin, R&B, Pop, Blues concerts
outdoors in the plaza near the lighthouse, every
Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. 1-4
p.m. (2-5 p.m. summer). Free.
December 31
New Year s Eve F i rewor ks
Fireworks shot above the Marina light up the
sky just before midnight! Best viewing at
Burton Chace Park and Fishermans Village.
Hotels, restaurants, clubs and cruise companies
offer a dazzling array of special packages and
programs for New Years Eve celebrations. 310-
305-9545
December 31
New Year s Eve Concer t at T heWater f ron t Restauran t
Live New Years Eve Concert featuring Cubensis
and The Hollywood Stones. Doors open at 7:30
p.m. $30 general admission without dinner,
includes party favors and midnight champagne.
VIP tickets include buffet dinner at $50 per
person. The main restaurant will also be serving
a prix fixe menu with jazz singer Ariana Savalas
at 6 p.m. Call 310 448 8900 for more info.
December 31st
New Years Eve Celebration at Two Harbors
What better way to ring in the New Year than
island style, with dinner, dancing, and a gala
party. Leave the driving to the shore boats!
Contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or
December 31st
37th Annual New Year s Eve Galaa t Ava lon
Dance in the new year at this black-tie optional
event in the world famous Casino Ballroom.
Packages including accommodations, round
trip transportation and entrance to the gala are
available now. Contact 800-626-1496 for more
info.
January 13
2010 Sta te o f the Bay Repor t
The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission
is releasing the 2010 State of the Bay Report
and hosting a one-day conference to examine
the health of the Bays natural habitats and
resources, measure progress made, and discuss
challenges ahead, as identified in the Report.
The conference will feature guest speakers,
discussion panels, and various sessions. Hilton
100, Loyola Marymount University. For more
information call 310-216-9826 or 213-576-6639
or visit the website www.santamonicabay.org
January 28
Cal i forn ia Yacht Club Luncheon
Coast Guard LtJg Charles Paris will comment
on his experiences in commanding the Marina
del Rey home-ported USCGC Halibut. LtJg
Paris will cover what boaters can do to better
enjoy the upcoming yachting season, improve
the marine environment and avoid disasters
both dockside and afloat. California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way - Marina del Rey -
310.823.4567 - www.CalYachtClub.org.
Ongoing
Sai l ing Singles of Southern Cal i forn ia
Sailing Singles of Southern California is a
Sailing Club centered in Marina del Rey but
open to all sailing enthusiasts from the LA area.
We meet twice monthly, at 7 p.m. at the Marina
Venice Yacht Club, 4333 Admiralty Way located
at the Marina City Club West Tower in Marina
del Rey. There is a $10 Meeting donation per
person that includes a light Dinner. Drinks are
available at a full bar at reasonable prices. Club
members will meet and socialize with sailboat
owners and can arrange for sails in Santa
Monica Bay. After sailing, club members canenjoy wine and cheese parties or full dinners
on members Boats. Catalina Island trips and
special events are also planned. (310) 822-0893
or email: [email protected] www.
sailingsinglesofsoutherncalifornia.com
Marina Sunday Sai l ing Club
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
and crew in a friendly social environment for
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to
Catalina and other destinations. We meet on
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the
patio at Burton Chace Park under the Club
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. with a free
Continental breakfast and socializing. We hold
a brief business meeting and then head out for
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
and may attend two meetings free. No prior
sailing experience is necessary. Married people
welcome! For more info call (310) 226-8000 o
visit www.marinasinglesailors.org
Single Mar iners Meet ing
Social meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and
3rd Thursday of each month at Pacific Mariner
Yacht Club on 13915 Panay Way in Marina de
Rey. Meeting donation is $7.00, which include
a light buffet dinner. At these meetings, skipper
and crew sign up for day sails. On sailing
days the Single Mariners meet at 9:30 a.m. fo
breakfast at the Marina del Rey Hotel on 13534
Bali Way, spend the afternoon sailing and then
return to the docks for a wine and cheese social
Novices are welcome and encouraged. For moreinfo call (310) 289-3338.
Womens Sai l ing Associat ion of
Santa Mon ica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month a
the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The
meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a socia
hour, and a light dinner is served. Each meeting
features a guest speaker discussing their adven
tures and achievements. WSA invites boaters o
all skill levels to join. Its programs, include day
sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina andthe northern Channel Islands, For membership
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Catal inas of Santa Monic a Bay,
Owners o f Cata l ina YachtsJoin us for our monthly meetings at the Santa
Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month. We would like to
welcome Catalina owners to join our club. We
have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races and
other events throughout the year. Our doors open
at 6:00 for happy hour and then dinner around 7
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O F F T H E W I R E
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif.---The Balboa Yacht Club today announced new dates for its 2010 Corona del Mar to Cabo San Lucas Race. The race wil
start one week later than initially scheduled on Friday, March 26, for smaller boats and Saturday, March 27, for the larger premier classes.
Awards will be presented in Cabo San Lucas on Thursday, April 1. The new dates were selected to allow participants to do as much racing in Mexico
as possible by avoiding a conflict with the MEXORC regatta and also allowing the boats enough time to return north for the start of the Newport to
Ensenada Race on April 23.
The Cabo Race has become a major West Coast event and we want to keep the race open to as many boats as possible, race chair Paul Loubet said.
Loubet also indicated that the race is in final stages of being able to announce a major sponsorship deal, which will create an even greater experience
for the racers. There were 37 starters two years ago, and Balboa YC has already received interest from more than 25 boats, indicating that the final entry
list will top 40.
The list includes some notables. There is Sabrina, Chris Calkins 50-year-old wooden 50-footer from San Diego that in 2008 was the overall winner on
corrected handicap time under all three systems employed in the race---PHRF, IRC and ORR---and also the first to finish in Class D.
Another wooden boat is Chris Welshs much traveled, 45-year-old Spencer 65,Ragtime, overall winner of the 2008 Los Angeles to Tahiti Race and afew months later winner of its division as the only American entry in the Sydney-Hobart Race. Also, there is radio talk hostess Dr. Laura Schlessinger
sailing her J/125, Warrior.
The deadline for entries is Feb. 1. Early entrants will receive a discount on their fees. Complete information, Notice of Race and entry information can
be found at www.balboayachtclub.com or by calling the race administrator at (949) 673-3515.
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One reviewer called The Cove, a documentary
about a specific cove in Taiji, Japan, where
approximately 23,000 dolphins are killed every
year, one of the most powerful, heartfelt, and
important nature documentaries hed ever
seen. Rotten Tomatoes called The Cove an
astounding piece of investigative journalismwith the heart of an action thriller.
The Cove is about a group of fishermen in
Taiji, Japan who, driven by a multi-billion
dollar dolphin entertainment industry and
an underhanded market for mercury-tainted
dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The
nature of what they do is so chilling -- and the
consequences are so dangerous to human health
-- they will go to great lengths to halt anyone
from seeing it.
This film has been described as Flipper meets
the Borne Supremacy - it is now available on
DVD. Go to www.thecovemovie.com for more
information.
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an easy to use interface that places a database of
over 45,000 ramps at your fingertips.
With ease Boat Ramps will provide a list of
ramps in proximity to your current location.
The proximity and number of results can be
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How to get there? Once a ramp of interest is
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Currently Boat Ramps provides boat ramp /
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Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Ramp /
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., - More ethanol in the
nations gasoline supply? Not just yet, said the
Environmental Protection Agency on Monday
when it announced it will delay making a
decision on a waiver requested by the pro-
ethanol lobbying group Growth Energy to
increase the amount of ethanol in gas beyond
the current 10% level. However, the countrys
largest recreational boating organization says it
remains concerned that the EPA said that it will
review initial findings on testing of mid-level
ethanol blends in newer automobiles before
revisiting the waiver possibility in mid-2010.
Boat Owners Association of The United States
(BoatU.S.) says that the harm already inflicted
on boat owners when ethanol in gasoline wasincreased to 10% (E10) several years ago
should be a concern for regulators as they
debate the effect of higher ethanol blends in all
gas-powered vehicles and equipment - not just
automobiles.
Waiting for the data is a step in the right
direction, said BoatU.S. Vice President
of Government Affairs Margaret Podlich.
However, focusing on automobiles leaves
out millions of other gas-powered engines. If
you own a lawn mower, chain saw, all-terrain
vehicle, generator, or boat, I would be veryconcerned over the costs to repair or replace
those items after using higher levels of ethanol
gas. Additionally, the possibility of selling gas
with different amounts of ethanol content at
the pump raises significant infrastructure and
consumer education concerns, she added.
Ethanol came into widespread use as a
oxygenate or combustion enhancer after a
previous additive, MTBE, was identified as a
carcinogen. However, many boaters were caught
off guard as the level of ethanol, also an effective
solvent, was increased in the nationwide fuel
supply to 10%, or E10, with little notice. This
introduction of E10 damaged boat fuel system
components such as gas tanks, fuel lines and
seals, and caused some catastrophic engine
failures while boaters were forced to pick up the
tab for expensive repairs.
When ethanol fuel is stored for several months,
it can attract moisture and phase separate into
different solutions of low octane gas and water
that will not burn properly, if at all. Storageis not an issue with cars as most Americans
regularly fill their tanks. However, would your
emergency generator start when you need it?
asks Podlich.
The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
has also raised concerns about higher levels
of ethanol and the lack of independent testing.
The accelerated deterioration and failure of fuel
system components, ethanols affect on clean air
devices, and level of risk for fire and explosion
in the recreational boat fleet are cited.
We strongly encourage the EPA to use the next
six months to consider the effects of higher
ethanol blends on all gas powered engines, and
not on just new products. Americans deserve to
know if all of their gas-powered engines will
run reliably and safely on this proposed new
fuel, said Podlich.
An Ethanol Lobby Solution?
One solution proposed by Growth Energy -- tha
seems to acknowledge that not all gas engines
may be suitable for higher blends of ethanol ga
-- is to make available two different blends of
ethanol fuel at the fuel pump. BoatU.S. believe
that offering two blends of ethanol gas is neither
practical nor realistic.
Having an additional type of higher ethano
fuel available would require new gas pumps
and possibly storage tanks, and would cause
significant customer confusion and misfueling
There is no federal requirement to label gas
pumps -- consumers in some states dont know
what they are buying now, so how are they
expected to make the right choice if there areeven more options available in the future?
questions Podlich.
BoatU.S. supports a common-sense approach
to the use of alternative fuels as a way for the
nation to diversify its sources of energy. The
Association is part of a coalition of 46 motor
sports, environmental, food and citizen advocate
groups under the banner followthescience.org
BoatU.S. is also member of AllSAFE the Alliance
for a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment.
The association urges anyone concerned aboua higher percentage of ethanol in gasoline and
the lack of testing to contact their members o
Congress.
Story courtesy of BoatUS.
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Note to West Coast sailors: Still
kicking yourselves for missing last
springs 62nd Newport to Ensenada
International Yacht Race when a
moderate but steady breeze for the
ages swept the fleet all 125.5 nautical
miles on a direct track to the finish
and left most of the weekend to
party?
Keep the faith. There is only hope of
another dream breeze that brought
Doug Bakers Magnitude 80 a
race record of 10 hours 37 minutes
50 seconds and Cleve Hardakers
humble Sojourn, a Catalina 30 from
San Diego, the PHRF overall prizeon handicap time, but the onshore
fun is guaranteed.
Entries for the 63rd worlds largest international yacht race starting Friday,
April 23, will be open in early January. Registration, including payment of
entry fees, will be available online at www.nosa.org.
The boat names of those who enter
before Jan. 31 will be listed at no
charge on the races commemorativ
poster. Also, a name will be drawn
from each weeks entries to receive a
gift from West Marine.
Like other major sailing events in the
early days of the recession last year
the usual N2E turnout of four to five
hundred boats slipped to 270 entrie
and 260 starters, but only three failed
to finish by 4 p.m. Saturday after a
single night at sea, leaving the rest of
the weekend to enjoy the hospitality
of the colorful seaside pueblo.
Like last year, non-sailors also may
join in the fun by opting for a Carnival Cruise ship, tour buses or persona
ground transportation.
The U.S. now requires a passport for re-entry, but to increase speed
efficiency and security when crossing international borders by land or sea
a wallet-size Passport Card is now available. Story Rich Roberts
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he biannual F.U.B.A.R. (Fleet
Underway To Baja Rally) Odyssey
drew 42 boats to the host club, San
Diego Yacht Club, to start the rally
on Saturday, November 14. The send off party
at SDYC packed the club with participants,
friends, family and supporters. Enjoying the
Mexican music and Folkloric Dancers was
Jorge Gamboa, Director of Mexico Tourism
and our major sponsor, who arrived with
nice, navy blue, embroidered jackets for all
the participants, which were very welcome,
as it was quite chilly until we were more thanhalf way down the Baja peninsula.
This award-winning event was conceived by
Bruce Kessler, who chaired the first rally in
2007, with the Del Rey Yacht Club as the host
club. The concept of the event is to take a fleet of
powerboats from San Diego to La Paz, Mexico,
escorted by vessels manned by experienced
skippers and with key support people aboard
such as mechanics, doctors, paramedics and
boat manufacturers. Safe routes were pre-
planned and a weather routing service was hired
to oversee the entire trip. We have had perfect
weather for both the 2007 and 2009 events.
Most people dont realize that this event is
rotated among three yacht clubs and is run every
two years. Long Beach Yacht Club will host the
next F.U.B.A.R. rally in 2011. Any proceeds
from the event are to be used for the benefit of
the host yacht clubs Junior Program. In 2007,
the proceeds from the event totaled $56,340 and
was set up as an endowment for the DRYC
Junior Program. In 2009, the proceeds are
not as yet calculated but are expected to be
about the same to benefit the SDYC Junio
Program.
The rally includes stops in seven ports and
three overnight runs. Roy and I were aboard
the lead escort vessel Kachina, a 72 Wes
Bay SonShip, owned by Jim and Charlotte
Mashburn. Also with us was Val Farrell, the
Co-Chairman, and Woody Hunt, the Vice
Commodore of SDYC. Vals wife, DeeGeeFarrell joined us in Cabo for the last two
legs.
Our first leg to Ensenada was 64 nm and we
arrived at Hotel Corral Marina before noon
Thirty-two of our boats were in slips at Hote
Corral Marina and 10 boats were at Cruiseport
The events in Ensenada included fueling 39
boats, a trip to Costco for provisions, and a wine
tour. A welcome dinner was provided by Hote
Corral, Cruiseport and Baja Naval.
F.U.B.A.ROdyssey 2009
By Donna Wilson & Roy Wilson
A view from Casa de los Suenos looking out at the F.U.B.A.R. fleet.
Photos by Donna Wilson
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We settled into a routine as we headed out to
Turtle Bay, our first overnight passage of 282
nm. Our watch system allowed all of us to stand
a watch with each person on the boat. As thelead escort vessel, we attempted to arrive in
port ahead of most of the other boats and took
arrival information on VHF 69. The night was
very dark, new moon, but the sky was clear and
beautiful with stars. More than half of the boats
had AIS (Automatic Identification System) so we
were able to see the AIS boats on our Nobeltec
navigation program which complemented our
radar screen. We opted to go outside Cedros
Island, but
the suggested
routes included
waypoints both
inside and outside.
The fishermen
in our group
told stories of
numerous lobster
pots on the inside
of Cedros.
In Turtle Bay,
we were greeted
by Ruben from
Anabells. Val
had contracted for fuel for our boats with
Anabell, and he also contracted for a dinner on
shore at their modest facility. Ruben runs the
fuel barge and goes from boat to boat.Twenty
five of our boats requested fuel and purchased
about 10,000 gallons. Ruben and Anabell came
aboard Kachina to meet with Val after two days
in the bay and expressed how grateful they were
for our business. The 10,000 gallons of fuel and
the party will provide for their entire extended
family for over a year. They talked about what
else they could do for us in 2011.
We continued down the desolate coast of the
Baja Peninsula on our second overnight trip of231 nm. One of the goals of this rally is to allow
people to become more familiar and comfortable
with an overnight passage. Our next stop was in
Santa Maria, a very quiet bay, where we stayed
for one night, and Mag Bay Outfitters planned
an event on shore that evening. The next day
we moved a short 30 nm to Man-O-War Cove
in Bahia Magdalena. This small community
had severe damage from the recent hurricane
and this was one
of the towns
the F.U.B.A.R.
committee chose
to help with
donations from
our participants.
When we went
ashore, it was
obvious that
the entire town
came together
to make the
small restaurant
habitable for our
group. Val checked several times before the
event to make sure they would be able to handle
our group and they continually reassured him
that it would happen. Larry Lucore from the boat
Brown Eyed Girl organized a fishing tournament
and our group caught and donated enough fish
for the participants to eat in style along with the
entire town! The restaurant cooked the fresh fish
and provided cole slaw, clam soup, chips and
paper goods for our dinner. In addition, many
F.U.B.A.R. boats in Hotel Coral Marina
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During the Thanksgiving holiday in 1970
several friends and I spent the weekend in
Catalina Island in the area of Isthmus Cove.
On that Friday afternoon, the four of us were
enjoying the relative comfort and warmth of the
small cabin on a 28- foot single engine power
boat as we rode on a mooring at Cherry Cove.
Everything was going just fine until later that
evening when we were beset with horrific windsblowing in from the east with an ever increasing
swell. Being in that cove with easterly winds
gusting to more than 60 knots, as we later found
out, was the worst place to be in a blow.
Before I elaborate on how we extricated ourselves
from that rapidly deteriorating situation, lets
spend some time discussing heavy weather
boating, including the decision making process,
how to rig your sail or powerboat for heavy seas
and winds, how to ensure the safety and well-
being of your crewmembers, and maneuvering
in rough weather.
Fall is the time of year in the Southern
California coastal areas when we are likely to
get our first big storms of the season. So what
constitutes heavy weather? For seasoned sailors
doing long distance cruising or racing, sailing
in 40 to 50 knots of wind with high seas might
be considered routine. For the average person
boating in a production sail or powerboat, I
think 25 knots of wind may be on the threshold
of heavy weather conditions in Southern
California coastal waters.
We live in a marvelous age of weather forecasting
with abundant weather resources including the
National Weather Service channels on our VHF
radios and online at: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/
lox/main.php?suite=marine . The website has all
the information that the mariner needs to plan a
voyage, including wind and wave forecasts aswell as satellite and radar information. Today
we can get a reliable seven day forecast so there
is ample time to make the right decision. If you
have any doubts about weather conditions at
the time you are ready to go, simply dont go!
It may be the safest decision that you will ever
make.
Now lets talk about how we need to rig our sail or
power vessels should we encounter unexpected
high winds and seas. In some ways, sailboats
have an advantage over power vessels in that
there are more options for rigging adjustments.Before the wind increases to an uncomfortable
level, the sail area can be reduced by reefing.
On todays production sailing vessels such as
Catalinas or Hunters the sail area is reduced
by roller furling both the main and headsails as
needed. If your sailing vessel is equipped with
this arrangement, go out and practice reducing
sail when the wind is light, and you will be better
prepared for heavy weather. Secondly, make
sure that all your ports and hatches are closed
and secure, and ensure that all gear is stowed
so that it wont come loose in rough conditions
Unsecured gear can place the boat and crew a
risk for damage and injury.
The most important asset on your boat is your
crew, and taking care of them is the mos
important job you will ever do as captain o
boat owner. So as the weather increases tel
them to don life jackets and affix safety lines oharnesses to the boat. Have your crew remain
in place as much as possible to reduce risk o
injury, and have them try to get rest in the prone
position even if sleep seems elusive. To this
end, you may need to rotate your crew more
frequently on and off watch. If part of your heavy
weather plan is not working, then make some
adjustments because there is a psychologica
value and comfort in making the decision to go
to a new plan.
For both the sailor and power boater changing
course in heavy weather is another optionInstead of beating or heading directly into rough
seas, changing your course to a more comfortable
one may get you to your destination in better
shape even though it may take you longer to do
so. The best way to maneuver a power vesse
in rough weather is to head the vessel to within
ten to fifteen degrees of the swell direction and
reduce speed to a point where you have ample
steerage but are not pounding badly. For a
sailboat, sailing a course other than beating into
the wind may be the best option so long as the
HEAVYWEATHER
With winter here, we thought it would be a good time to talk about heavier weather. The Mariner caught up with two reputable local Captains - Joe
Eve, and David Lumina to discuss their experiences in more trying times.
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seas are not breaking over the boat. In the very
worst of conditions, sail area can be reduced
entirely and a sea anchor deployed to add
stability to the boat. Another option if you are
not too far from land would be setting a coursefor the nearest harbor of safe refuge.
So let me review with you how we handled
that rough situation during that Thanksgiving
weekend in Catalina Island. As the wind began
to blow hard around midnight, we weighed
several options. The first option was to depart the
Cherry Cove mooring and return to the Marina
in high winds and seas. We decided against this
option because we felt that conditions would
be even worse in the channel. We made the
decision, instead, to depart the mooring and
head for some open moorings on the East sideof the Isthmus Cove where we knew we would
have more protection from the easterly wind and
waves. We found a mooring meant for a much
larger boat and decided to secure our vessel here
for the night. We then set up a watch through the
remainder of the night with our crew of four. A
day later the wind settled down enough to permit
a safe crossing back to the Marina. We learned a
couple of valuable lessons from that experience,
including a better check of the weather prior to
departure and that making quick decisions to fit
the changing conditions was the prudent course
of action.
It is critical to know the limitations of your boat
and equipment and critical to know your ownabilities and limitations when deciding where
and when to set sail. Each time you set out on
a day sail, test your furling gear, ground tackle,
and marine electronics to make sure all of them
are in good working order. Practice putting on
life jackets and safety harnesses and securing
the boats gear for rough weather. Practice
the all- important man overboard drill once
or twice per year. Practice will be your key to
successfully handling and surviving a rough
weather experience.
Captain David LumianHONOLULU TO GUAM DELIVERY
February 2, 2005 1123 hours
We were three days out of Ko Olina marina
near Honolulu. The Kona winds that pushed our
Hallberg-Rassy 39 had died out. The wind was
less than 10 knots. The weather was shifting.
The boat was sailing on a broad reach under
full main and genoa. It was raining and I was
on deck alone. I was debating whether or not to
turn on the engine.
Suddenly the leading edge of a squall engulfed
the Swedish built sailboat. The wind went from
less than 10 knots to 40 knots+ in less than a
minute! The boat started to head up. I was 380
NM from land with an out of control boat. Howdid I get myself in this mess?
Three years ago I was in Tokyo on business
I contacted a couple of Yacht Clubs to try and
get on a sailboat. A community sailing program
run by Mr. Asakawa took me cruising from the
Seabornia Yacht Club to the Atami hot spring
resort and back. Over the ensuing years we
have continued our intercontinental community
sailing passions. My Japanese friends have
visited Marina del Rey, stayed at my house and
gone daysailing, racing, and cruising. I have had
the privilege to return to Japan to teach sailingand safety. I have also taught groups of Japanese
sailors who were vacationing in Honolulu.
While in Hawaii, Mr. John J Tocuma invited me
to help him move his Hallberg-Rassy 39, Wave
Sanseii (Wave 3), from Honolulu to Guam. Hi
plan from Hawaii (21N) was to swing south o
the rhumb line and cruise through the Marshal
and Micronesian Islands (7 N) before heading
north to Guam (14 N), then on to Okinawa and
Tokyo. Would I do it?
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Hell, yes! I have always wanted to learn about
bluewater sailing. Here was my opportunity!
I agreed to go as far as Guam where another
sailor would assume my spot.
We gathered a week before departure. The crew
included owner John J Tocuma, Hideo Sugai
(a rock starJapans number one downwind
sailor who has managed winning boats in
SydneyHobart, HiloHiroshima, and many
more) and Minori Shoda (a Seabornia member).
None of them knew each other. John J had
assembled a very cool team.
Quickly the sea went from force 3 conditions
into force 89.territory. The sea turned green,
huge glassy waves formed, foam was being
lifted in streaks into the sky. It was like being
inside one of those winter wonderland domes
and someone had just shaken it!
The final evening at dinner Mr. Tocuma asked
us to sign a letter agreeing to, 1) not smoke, 2)make use of all of the boats equipment without
restriction, 3) in the event of emergency share
all personal gear as needed, 4) keep our personal
items out of the common areas and 5) in the
event of an evacuation (by raft or whatever)
that the youngest would go first. I protested. I
was the youngest but did not think that I should
have priority. I had just taken life raft training.
Shouldnt we just do it as practically as possible?
No was the answer with no explanation. I quickly
found myself getting used to this dynamic.
We left Hawaii at 1000 on January 30. Afterpouring champagne on the bow, stern, and mast
we toasted and set sail. The first half of the
voyage was over 2,000 nautical miles. We sailed
90%+ of the time dead down wind with our sails
wing and wing. The main was held in place with
two preventers. One was from the end of the
boom to the bow of the boat. The other was on
a 4:1 purchase block roved to advantage from
the vang to the deck. The genoa was poled out
with a foreguy and an afterguy. We also used
a spinnaker and a genniker. To keep the sails
balanced we would often make 20 sail changes
or more a day. An endless cycle: Reefing once,
reefing twice, changing headsails, unreefing
once, unreefing again.
I pounded on the cabin top. Help! All hands on
deck! Help! Finally Minori popped his head
out. Get Hideo! I screamed. Hideo emerged,
and without harness or PFD, walked out on
to the foredeck of the careening boat. Twenty
years as a commercialfisherman, he was well
grounded. Born on the northern most point
of the northern most main Japanese island,
he must have been born with salt water in his
veins. Calmly, quickly he took down the main
and furled the genoa.
We sailed 10 days without signs of human life,
unless you count an orbiting satellite. Wed
spend time talking in our limited ways. John J
told me about his love of Jazz (Art Blakely is
his fave) and poetry, Minori and I discussed the
stresses of divorce and its effect on kids, and
Hideo told me of his retirement plans to build
a bluewater, ocean sailing, canal barge and
cross the Pacific and Atlantic to visit the great
canals of the western and eastern hemispheres.
Mostly it was something akin to being on a
religious retreat on the water - lots of time for
contemplation.
Nighttime was the best. The wind and seas
would soften a bit around 10 p.m. There was
no sun to heat up the cabin or toast your body.
The stars were awesome. The trade winds are
something to behold. They just keep blowingand blowing! Warm, 2030 knot winds, gentle
following 1020 foot seas. Great!
Dont steer like that! Steer like this yells
Hideo. He demonstrates his wheel technique.
Turn the wheel hard and then hard back to the
center. The practice keeps the boat moving
with a minimum of drag and snaps the stern
back into place. Cool.
Before departing, we took bets. How many days
to Majuro (the capital of the Marshall Islands)?
My prediction of 13 days was right on the money.(But they never paid me the $100!) Majuro is a
huge atoll. Seven skinny square miles of sand
rings hundreds of square miles of lagoon. As we
entered we were greeted by the ex-pat Miyako
Beach Yacht Club out for its monthly regatta.
They radioed us, would we please stay off the
racecourse and, later on, join them for a party
the Marshall Islands Resort bar? Of course!
After three days we departed for Guam. We
headed northwest. We added a fifth crewmember
Dave Jones of San Jose, another capable sailor
with a history of Pacific Cup victories. What a
difference another crewmember makes! The
first half we had a three-hour on, three-hour off
staggered, double-handed rotation. With anothe
crew we changed to a four-hour on, six hour off
staggered, double handed rotation. Real sleep
Wow! And someone I could get into deeper
conversations with, yippee!
Ten days reaching. Whales, dolphins, more
whales, flying fish, tons of whales and squid
blown on the deck, caught fresh mahi-mahi
Nice.
I took back the helm. I was sailing DDW with
bare poles at 8 knots! The twenty to thirty foot
swells picked the boat up and then let us gently
surf down the wave. It was fun! The gentles
roller coaster ever!
We entered Apra Harbor, Guam. The place is a
minefield of rocks, reefs, wrecks, and sandbars
The Marianas Yacht Club sent out a skiff to
escort us into Sasa Cove where the clubhouse is
located. Our escort even ties us up to a mooring
Thanks! We will see you at the bar! I say
Five minutes later we were hard aground! The
tide was going out. We quickly kedged off an
anchor and sailed heeled over on genoa only
We relocated to a deeper mooring! The irony o
sailing 4,000 nautical miles and running aground
in the last 10 feet wasnt missed by anybody!
4,000 nautical miles in 23 days underway
Do the math. Its an average of over 7 knots
Smoking!
After weathering the storm for two hours, blue
sky is on the horizon. I steer the boat toward
the peaceful looking patch where the winds and
seas are calm.
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C A T A L I N A C U R R E N T S
am often amazed at the number of
people I meet who either, a) dont
know there are hazards to navigation
at Catalina or, b) assume they are all
buoyed, lighted or at least, on the
charts. You would be wrong if you
assumed either A or B to be true.
Lets start our voyage around the island up at the
West End and work our way down the lee side
of the island, then around the East End - and up
the weather side. Finally, well round West Endto finish where we began.
NOTE: I will use the term unmarked to
designate hazards that are charted but not lighted
or buoyed.
As we leave West End, heading roughly east-
south east, the island is slipping by to starboard.
Just past Starlight Beach a jagged line of rocks
juts out more than 200 yards from the island -
Johnsons Rocks. I have seen one sport-fisher
holed on these rocks and am told many boats
have met their demise on these unmarked, crusty
pinnacles. In calm water, at high tide, only one
or two my be visible. Give the area a wide berth
in such conditions if you dont know the area
well. Some charts and cruising guides show the
rocks as Johnsons Rocks others simply as
Foul Area - in any case stay well clear.
A couple of miles ahead is Parsons Landing -
a beautiful spot in south or southeast conditions
(uncommon). I was there for a few days in
October, in perfect conditions, and found the
anchorage choked with kelp. Remember, kelpmeans rocks on the bottom. Care must taken
anchoring and going ashore in a dinghy - there
are scattered rocks throughout this anchorage.
This open roadstead is generally not a place
for the beginner to overnight.
As Parsons slips astern we round Arrow Point.
This point provides limited protection in West
conditions to the anchorages as far east as Lion
Head. Always round points leaving plenty of sea
room. Rocks and thick kelp out to about 150 feet
from shore in this area.
The first small cove we come to is Doctors
Cove. At one time it was a nice, snug anchorage
for 3 or 4 boats. However, there is now a
large floating swim-dock dead in the middle.
The dock, coupled with two large underwater
rocks, now make the cove only suitable for one
experienced boater.
Emerald Bay and Johnsons Landing are
coming up to starboard. Be advised, there is anunmarked reef running just to seaward of, and
parallel to the outer mooring line. This rocky
reef terminates in Indian Rock. Thick kelp in
this area as well. Safest entry into Emerald is
navigated by leaving Indian Rock 50 yards to
starboard.
Between Emerald Bay and Isthmus Cove lies
Eagle Reef - marked by a lighted, red nun buoy.
Most of this reef is fairly deep - though at one
spot it is just a few feet below the surface at
mean low water. When heading east it is best to
leave the buoy to starboard, or stay about 100
yards from shore. Dont close with the nun buoy
to port when traveling down island.
Off the bow, Lion Head thrusts its protecting
point toward the northeast and gives Isthmus
Cove, and her satellite anchorages, a fair
amount of protection from the prevailing wind
and sea.
A tangle of kelp hangs off the point, and in its
midst is an unmarked rock. This rock has broken
many a prop and punched quite a few holes inthe hulls of unsuspecting boaters. If you try
and cut the corner coming into Cherry Cove
theres a good chance youll become acquainted
with it - dont cut the corner.
The main hazard in Isthmus Cove is Harbor
Reef. It lies about 100 yards behind Bird
Rock - somewhat in line with the pier. There
once was a red nun buoy marking the reef.
Most boaters couldnt figure out which side to
pass the buoy on, and so ran aground on the
reef. So many boats struck this hazard tha
the Harbor Department kept a scoreboard on
the old pier. I also understand that there was
an unofficial weekly and seasonal lottery
involved with picking the lucky number of
hits. I can remember the number of groundings
approaching 20 more than once.
Now theres a lighted tower and big sign - on
busy weekends there are Go-Go dancers on the
catwalk to get your attention (just kidding - bu
you know, the Island Company is always tryinto think of new ways to drum up business). I
suspect fewer boats hit the reef these days, and
so no one keeps track of the groundings on a
scoreboard anymore. I suppose thats progress
- but I kinda miss the scoreboard and the chance
to win a few bucks on a busy weekend.
Ship Rock lies about a mile off the mouth of the
Isthmus and has a light atop it. If you plan to
go near it check your chart and take note of the
underwater spur that juts out from it. This rocky
outcropping has claimed more than one boat.
Continuing down island we pass Blue Cavern
Point, the old quarry, Empire Landing and
Rippers. If you stay at least 100 yards off shore
you should be clear of rocks and kelp. If youre
new to the island keep a chart guide in your lap
and take notes. If you want to poke into Rippers
Little Gibraltar or Goat watch your fatho and
charts. If you want to nose in real close, a
lookout on the bow might be useful.
Note: There is a fair-sized, submerged, rock
about 50 feet offshore approximately midwaybetween Little Gibraltar and Goat Harbor - i
could ruin your day, so pay attention.
Just ahead is Long Point. Once below it the seas
are generally calmer and the weather often more
settled.
As we round Long Point, Whites Landing
and Moonstone spread out about a half a mile
to leeward (pronounce leeward - Loo-erd
or youll irritate me). Just to starboard, Button
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Shell Beach is tucked up under the point -
offering excellent protection under prevailing
conditions.
We soon pass Willow, Toyon and Gallaghers.
The Frog Rock anchorage lies just ahead.
Frog Rock is the closest safe anchorage to
Avalon. On summer weekends boaters who
are turned away from the moorings in, Avalon,
Descanso and Hamilton Cove often try the Frog
Rock anchorage area. I use it often myself.
NOTE: The bottom in this area is famous for
stealing anchors. Local Monday morning
divers often visit the area after a busy weekend
- anchors and chain arent cheap.
I got a surprise in that area a few years back. Theboys and I were slowly motoring our sailboat
and trolling down the island about 75 yards off
shore. I could see that the Frog Rock area was
crowded and so started to look around in the
area just west for a spot to anchor. About this
time some kayakers, just ahead, started yelling
and gesturing. My boys on the bow turned
around wild-eyed and pointed forward. Cautious
(though perhaps too laid-back) seaman that I
am, I usually make it my practice, when folks
start screaming warnings at me, to turn away
toward deeper water, and slow down. I figure Illfind out what the yellings about soon enough.
Well, we slid by a rock the size of 64 Cadillac,
lying about 3 feet below the surface. I cringed
an Ouch! and grabbed a chart. This aquatic
boulder was news to me, and Id been in the
neighborhood a time or two. I scanned the
chart carefully - nothing. Some rock symbols at
the shoreline, but this uncharted bruiser was a
good 50 yards off shore. It pays to be cautious
- and doesnt hurt to be surrounded by friendly
kayakers and alert kids with loud voices.
Lets pass Avalon by - I love the place, but the
navigation is pretty straight forward around
these parts.
When rounding the east end of the island its
usually best to do it in the morning - before the
westerlies and swell gets up.
Give yourself plenty of sea room - stay at least
250 yards off this rugged shoreline as we make
our way toward Little Harbor.
About 11 miles ahead we round Ben Weston
Point and are tempted to make a beeline for
Little Harbor. Bad idea. Sentinel Rock and
its rocky reef is just ahead. A cluster of rocks,
often awash, spread out in front of SentinelRock. Leave the rock at least 150 yards to
starboard as you pass. Stay further offshore if
the seas are up, and they often are in this area.
One of my favorite anchorages, Little Harbor,
is coming up off the starboard bow. The reef
extends farther from the north point than is
apparent. Give it a wide berth when entering.
Try and identify the rocks and swirling water at
the reefs terminus before entering the cove.
Note: Many charts and guides incorrectlyidentify Shark Harbor as Little Harbor.
Big mistake. Little Harbor is at the north end of
the broader inlet - Shark Harbor is on the east
shore. If youre still confused, identify the palm
trees in the campground of Little Harbor. Shark
Harbor has no palm trees. Also, surfers like
Shark Harbor - so, if a local long boarder passes
you, throwin heat on a tube ride, theres a good
chance you need to rethink your position.
About 3 miles further on is Catalina Harbor -
the queen of Catalina anchorages. The harbor
entrance is broad and wide, and a landfall in
daylight is easily accomplished. However, a
night not all the nearly derelict vessels anchored
at the entrance are lighted, and the floats and
moorings themselves can pose a hazard. Also
to starboard lies Pin Rock - about fifty yard
from shore. Give the east shoreline plenty o
leeway. A first entry on a moonless night is a
bit risky.
When leaving Catalina Harbor bound for Wes
End its a good idea to stay well off the rocky
shoreline. About 2.5 miles northwest of Cat
Harbor is Whale Rock. This rock sits about 75
yards off shore. I personally knew a boater who
lost his rudder and nearly his boat on it. It i
unmarked, but charted.
Now, just ahead is Eagle Rock. This pinnacle
shaped rock stands about 150 yards from shore
and 20 years ago I often passed between it and
the island. However, now the channel is choked
with kelp, and good judgment keeps me well to
seaward of this craggy spire.
Well, here we are again at the West End. Give i
a wide berth and set course due north. A steady
hand on the helm and a fair wind will see us
home - Marina del Rey is just under 5 hours
away. Set the sails for an easy beam reach, makeme a sandwich, and put on some Jimmy Buffett
And, hey, some chips and dip wouldnt hurt...
Captain Richard Schaefer is an U.S.C.G
Licensed Sailing Master and has instructed
skippered charters, managed and delivered
yachts for more than 25 years. He can be reached
at 310-460-8946 or e-mail at littlebighorn@
dishmail.net
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Well its no surprise that its time toput your larger pelagic fishing gearaway and grab for bottom fish and
lighter top-water equipment.
In our local waters, most fishermenare choosing to try and fill their bagswith salmon grouper, sheephead,rockfish and sculpin. You will findfishing deeper water structure willproduce a better quality of fish. Ifyoure fishing on either end of thebay, there is still a few bonita mixedin with mackerel.
If you dont have or cant get on a
boat another option is take a lightrig with crabs or plastics like GULP!and pick up a few perch in the halfto two pound range from the beach.
Hoop-netting has been goodproviding youre ready to put a littlemore time out there and head fordeeper water.
Over at Catalina its been mostly acalico bite located mostly next to thekelp stringers. I suggest using usingplastics or lead heads with squid.
Water temps are holding steady at62 to 64 degrees. Dont forget thatthe lingcod season closed as ofDec. 1st. And lastly, take note thatthe MLPA and Bluewater task forceare still figuring out which packagewill be suitable for fair closers onfishing areas.
Until next time.............. tight lines
Ac cording to DaveFishing Update b y Ma ster
Ma rina de l Rey Fisherman
Ca pta in Dave Kirby
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R A C I N G S C E N E
Bring on the Berger
Marina del Rey -- Del Rey Yacht Club will host thefi
rst major race of the New Year when they present the Berger/Stein SeriesMalibu and ReturnRegatta on Saturday, January 2, 2010.
This is the first race in a series offive for the William Berger Series, the most popular distance point-to-point series of races in Santa Monica Bay
Classes in the Berger will be ORR, PHRF, ORCA, One Design and Sportboat.
Concurrently, this race is also #1 in the unique William Stein Series, the only exclusively Cruising Class series in the Bay. All Cruiser types, including
Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker are eligible to race in this series. Over 130 boats participated in last years Regatta, and DRYC is expecting even more
this year.
Its the first chance most skippers have had to race their boats since Thanksgiving, and they are anxious to get out on the water again said event
chairman Sterling Tallman.
Such well known yachts as Holua, Pendragon IV,Medicine Man (pictured) , Locomotion, and Magnitude 80 have come from all over SouthernCalifornia to race in this outstanding event. It culminates in a grand Mexican Fiesta and Trophy Presentation after the Race.
The Notice of Race, the Notice of Series, and other pertinent information, as well as on line entry are available at www.dryc.org.
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R A C I N G S C E N E
Race Information: www.pssala.com
PSSA is a sailing association for single
and double-handed racers of all levels.
Meetings are on the second Monday of
each month at Santa Monica Windjam-
mers Yacht Club at 8 p.m.
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By Pistol Pete
What is a Class 40, you ask.. , and why is it so special? Because it combines the high tech sport boat concept with the one design racing concept
along with a magical box rule, and Badabing, we have a very well balanced, modern, affordable speddy racer.
This Rule came from Europe, about 5 years ago, where there are about one hundred of these racing in an incredibly popular racing series, that has world
wide media attention. The production boats are in their own separate class (versus one off prototypes), and go around the world, shorthanded and with
crew, and offshore, and around buoys . This is the Swiss Army Knife of offshore monohulls. The healthiest fleet going at an entry level price.
Box rules are to keep the costs down, and boats competitive, and seem to work. TP52 is a good example. What has emerged in CLASS 40 is a very
tight development class very quickly, with new winners every race. It seems to have put the racing back in the sailors hands, (not the boat designers.
Keeping cost down by limiting exotic materials,fixed keels, sail inventories, appendages, instead focusing on the media involvement and sponsorship
support has been the key to the European Class 40 success. Innovation has been the king. The lynch pin has been the strong commitment to sponso
sailors in races such as the Solidaire De Chocolate, or Route du Rhum. These huge media events are supported by the media at both ends and around
the world. You know the internet has us all glued to our seats. Advertising dollars are driving this expansion of this class. Why dont we have it here
on the west coast?
They are shaped like Big Lasers with 2 rudders , a bow sprit, and a keel to put it simply. Designers get to shape the bottoms and rearrange the structure
all they want, but the boats are all within the box. Well see if the concept grows roots here on the West Coast seems like a good idea to me.
The Rise of the Class 40
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MDR Holiday Boat Parade
Here are some photos and a list of the winners at the 2009 Holiday Boat Parade. It was a tough one this
year. Rain and wind made the tradition slightly uncomfortable for both spectators and participants but the
holiday spirit was still alive and well despite it all.
Best Overall -- Aerie -- California Yacht Club Jr's
Best Sail -- Invictus -- Pacific Mariners Yacht Club
Best Power -- Blue Chips -- Marina Venice Yacht Club
Best Charter -- Tiki Mermaid
Best Yacht Club -- Salsera -- Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
Best Individual -- Gallorosa -- The Woods Family
Best Organization -- Alethia -- Women's Sailing Association (WSA)
1st Place Theme -- Argosea -- The Salvation Army
2nd Place Theme -- Senia Jade -- Lynn Silverman
1st Place Music -- The Way to Happiness -- Bob Sullivan
2nd Place Music --Le Vieux Carre -- Keith Guyot
1st Place Lights -- Grace -- James Mitchell
2nd Place Lights -- Billys Backyard -- Sean & Molly
Harner
1st Place Animation -- Halcyon -- Lilly Love
2nd Place Animation -- Aerie -- CYC Jrs
1st Place Spirit -- Tranquil-a-Sea -- Dan Stoneking
2nd Place Spirit -- Valhalla -- Greg & Laverne Potter
1st Place Live Band -- The Way to Happiness -- Bob Sul-
livan
2nd Place Live Band -- Jacinda Mia -- Mike Sudo
Top from left: Best Overall -- Aerie-- California Yacht Club Jrs, Best Yacht Club -- Salsera-- Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club ,Bottom from left: Best Individual -- Gallorosa, The Woods Family, 1st Place Animation -- Halcyon -- Lilly Love, Best Power -- Blue Chips -- MarinaVenice Yacht Club.
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Dear Mookie,
Finances got me wiped out and I struggle withalcohol. Right now Im living in the back of a
truck in a parking lot. I think I have gout too.
Any advice?
Signed
Down and Depressed
Dear Double D,
I think I might have seen you around. I went
to the bathroom near one of your tires once
- hope you didnt step in it, sounds like you
have enough problems.
Sorry to here youre so broke...I know how
you feel...I have no hands or pockets, so
money illudes me. Dont feel bad about living
in a truck its basically the same as living
on a boat but you probably have a little more
room than most. Hope that helps!
Quality Advice From ATwo Year Old Black Lab
Puppy
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One Mans Trash i s An ot her Mans .. .. .. .
Sai lboats41 Morgan OI 1972
Sloop,centercockpit,aft cabin,new Yanmar,5 sails,refr
idge,watermaker,autopilot,radar,anchorwinch,Mexico
ready $59,500. (661)548-6603
Beneteau Oceanis 400
Time Share. $325.00 for 5 days per month.
Vessel is fully equipped with all the bells and whistles
imaginable. Well maintained. Catalina ready. Profes-
sional lessons available if needed. Call Captain Rich-
ard Schaefer 310-460-8946 or email at littlebighorn@
dishmail.net
Columbia 361968
Beautiful classic, 2 owners, resent haul out and com-
plete overhaul, pristine condition. Serious inquiries
only. Price $ 21,900. Call Peter at 310-864-4842
34 Columbia Sai lboat 19 66
For Sale or share: Reduced to sell! Sleeps six. Fi-
berglass exterior with Teak interior Bubble Top. 27
h.p Yanmar Diesel (works great). Berthed at Tahiti
Marina (slip B-524) Ac/Dc/Invertier/New Toilet/Interior
Cushions/TV. $11,500 Call Adam for viewing 310-
925-4330
Pow er Boats Mainsh ip 36
Doublecabin, 85great:engines,v iew/location,
info&pic.:www.yachtworld.com. $49,000 310-488-
8710
Fel lows and S tew ard Spor t fi sher,
Beautiful Classic Fellows and Steward sport fisher,40
build in 1937,Twin kermath engines Great condition
must see,$75000 or trade for ? call 818-701-0782
34 Bayl iner 1989
Avanti Express Cruiser. Twin 454s gas. Radar, GPS,
depth finder. 2 staterooms, bath w/shower. Great
liveabard slip. $37,000. Tony 310-920-1478
32 Unifl i t e .
Great liveaboard. Twin Crusaders, sleeps 6, full galley
and head. 18,000 OBO. Call 818-886-4602.
Wel lc ra f t A i rs lo t 24 f t . 1974
Cuddy cabin.Compl.restored.
Seeps fuel!! $ 5900- Call Peter 310-864-4842
13 Boston Whaler
w/25 Evinrude $3,900 OBO call 310-823-2040
13 Boston Whaler
With 40 HP Honda - $6,500
310-822-8618Inflatables/DinghyWinds tar inflatab le d inghy 11f t .
Wood floor, inflatable keel. $290 Call 310 570 3182
8.5 Aquapro Reef 270
With Air Floor Inflatable and Yamaha 2.5 HP Outboard
with caddy, 2005 Used only twice. Like new. $1200
310-472-7628
Achi l les RIB
Achilles RIB 13.5 feet with 40 HP oil injection. Wheel
steering. Seats four. Call weekdays after 6 p.m. 818-
996-1093
9 Avon Hypalon inflatab le
w/ Suzuki 4 HP 2 stroke. Both about 6 years old. Good
shape. $1,000. 310-823-9911 X 22. In MDR.
LiveaboardsMainsh ip 36
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Outboards/EnginesAlbin AD21, 22 hp
At 2400rpm rated at continuous duty, original factory
upgrade for the universal atomic 4 on most columbia
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condition, some surface rust - was fresh water cooled
so the jackets are still in great shape. 480 280 0950
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4 HP Mercury, short shaft, 4 stroke $900
5 HP Honda, , short shaft, 4 stroke $800
8 HP short shaft, 4 stroke $1400
8 HP Honda, short shaft, 4 stroke $1,300
8 HP Mercury, , short shaft, 4 stroke $1,300
9.8 Mercury HP, , short shaft, 4 stroke $1,500
40 HP Honda, long shaft 4 stroke $3,500
40 HP Suzuki, long shaft, 4 stroke $4,000
90 HP Mercury, long shaft, 4 stroke $4,500
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Universal 16 Boat Dock, 2008. $5,500 OBO Was
$7,440 delivered. In A basin MDR. Mike 310 819 5146
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Mainsai l
From Catalina 27. $600. 310-7015960
Assor ted Equipment
Para-Tech 9 sea anchor $200.00
Lewmar 14A ST winch $250.00
Maxwell 5/16 (HT) chain wheel for VC1200 windlass
$75.00
Delta 22lb. anchor with chain and rode $125.00
Alden SatFind 406 EPIRB $200.00
Garmin 76S handheld GPS wi th CA. charts $115.00
Call 310-739-0303
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Bimin i top
With stainless bows fits 42 motor yacht bridge $650
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Turn your winches into power winches with this Mil-
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Nor thern L igh t s Genera tor
4.5 KW- $3,000. 310-823-4821
Universal Diesel Generator
Used- 8.5 KW- $2,200. 310-823-4821
Catal ina 27 Genoa
North Sails mylar 150% genoa for a Cat 27. Excellent
condition, hank on luff. $350. Call Bob at 310-306-
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2003 Honda Super Quiet Generator
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THE YACHT EXCHANGEt h e y a c h t e x c h a n g e . n e t
Catalina 400 2003 great cruiser $189k Marine Trader Labelle $134k Silverton Convertible 96 rebuilt eng $58k 320 Catalina 98 Turnkey Extras! $69,900
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Hunter 466 2002 cruz ready, $249k Catalina 34 Mexico Vet - turnkey $52k
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