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Issue #103

September 2011

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

Thoughts on the Redevelopment of MD

Cruising the Channel Island

Boating with the Kid

THE BLUESBlue Whales in Our Local Waters


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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

Lisa Asahara

For advertising rates and

Information contact

310-397-1887 - phone

[email protected]

Mailing address

P.O. Box 9403

Marina del Rey, CA 90295

The Mariner appears on the 3rd

Friday of every month.

This issue August 19 - Sept. 23

ImportantNumbersat a glance:

Marina del ReySheriff:

310-482-6000

Los Angeles CountyLifeguard:310-577-5700

Vessel Assist:800-399-1921

Marine Life Rescue800-39WHALE

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FROM THE EDITOR

WHATS INSIDE

Thanks for

picking it up!

WHEN LIFE HA N D S YO U DO G URINE M A KE LEMONADE

Fluke -Photo by Pat Reynolds

Coming Events 4

Off the Wire 6

Observation by Scott Jarema 10Pondering the MDR Redevelopment

Battling the Best by Julian Soto 12Laser Sailor Writes About Competing in Laser Nationals

The Blues 14Blue Whales in Our Local Waters

Catalina Currents 16Kidding Around by Captain Richard Schaefer

Powertails 18Fishing for Barracuda

Racing 20 Ask the Expert - Channel Islands Ask Mookie Classifieds 25

A few days ago we were sailing

around in my little catamaran,

maybe a mile from the breakwall,

having a great time. With just the

jib up, we were putting aroundin six or seven-knots of breeze

watching where some Pelicans

and a bunch of other birds were

diving thinking that dolphin

would probably be around next.

Sure enough, dozens of common

dolphin were soon jumping

around, munching on baitfish

and taking breaks to swim

in our bow wake. My dog

Mookie was going hoarse from

barking at them and we were allhaving a blast taking pictures

and watching these incredible

animals put on a show.

They would come and go in

perfect intervals. We would

wonder if they were gone and

suddenly a pack of them would

head right towards us and the fun

would start again. Ill never get

tired of seeing dolphin.

Its funny how things can

change though. As I ran to the

bow, jockeying for perfect photo

position I stepped in a pile of dog

poop. In Mookies excitement

he apparently crapped standing

like a horse. I wasnt mad at

him, but it just sucks stepping in

dood while youre having a good

time.

I grabbed a paper-towel to

push it overboard and I stuckmy thumb in it. I could swear

I heard dolphin laughter. Now

I have brown on my feet and

hands, dolphins mocking me,

Mookie barking like a lunatic,

an expensive camera hanging

from my neck things were so

different, and in a momen

time.

Wanna raise the main and s

around for bit? I asked girlfriend, trying to move on.

Okay, she said.

Right before I went to unroll

sail, Mookie walked over a

began to urinate on it. We look

at each other as the sound of p

bouncing off Dacron filled

air. He had a casual look on

face like the thoughtless f

you make when youre going

the bathroom. I had the look

disappointment.

Moral? Life is rarely perf

and walk your dog before a lo

trip


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30 Ericson 1978 refitted - new furling Genoafast & comfortable, 2 boat sellers $14,900

32 Jeanneau 1984 fast cruiser , spaceousinterior, diesel engine. Loaded, $21,000J27 1986 full race $7,900J 27 1985 full race gear $14500

28 Bayliner 2001 single Mercruiser diesel,loaded, full electronics, Trac-Vision satellite

TV, air, heat, turnkey $49,000

33 Sea Ray Sundancer 94 low hrs. $33,50034 Formula 1992 Exp New decor $44,50037 Silverton 1992 Loaded $49,000

39Cal cruising sloop, fast and comfortable,loaded and priced below market at $49,900

50 Hatteras Convertible Sportfisher 1980.Detroit dsls and gen with 100hrs $199,00052 Hatteras Conv 1988 updated $299,000

52 Californian cockpit motor yacht 1990Spacious layout, stabilizers, loaded and very

clean .Low price $199,0000

31 Silverton 1979 fly bridge convertibledual helms. Surveyed in May $11,50034 Silverton 1984 sedan $34,000

45 Morgan Catalina built 1992 center cock-pit loaded, spacious asking $119,000

41 Hunter aft cockpit with aft aft cabin; have2 -2000 an 2002, from $129,000-139,000.46 Hunter 202 aft cpt, aft cab $250,000

40 Bayliner 1979 motor yacht, 3 cab veryspacious & well equipt yacht, great livaboard

or family yachting. Many upgrades $59,000

37 Fisher Pilothouse bluewater ketch 1975upgraded 1991 new engine and more. Trade

in for power or smaller sail $79,000

41 Islander Freeport 1978 spaceous centecockpit aft cabin ketch needs work asking$38,000

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36 Uniflite 1984 motor yacht with islandqueen mstr berth, down galley with cnvrtible

dinette. Low eng/gen hours $34,500

30 Monterey Attila 2000 twin Volvos lowhours, air nd heat full elec, clean $46,00026 Fiberform 1978 Flybr newer eng $5,90

45 Carver Voyager pilothouse sedan twinCummins diesels 2002 asking $289,000

43 Californian cockpit motoryacht1988 300HP Cat diesels, loaded $109,000

43 Viking double cabin MY, twin Detroitdiesels Spacious, Queen Master Berth,

Loaded, Motivated Seller asking $79,000

35 Coronado 1974 spacious center cockpitqueen size master berth, 2 separate cabins,

rebuilt diesel, Xlnt livaboard $13,000

30 Cape Dory cutter, full keel pckt-cruiser,built to cruise, under market at $19,900

38 Catalina 1984 fast cruiser, motivatedseller, will consider any offer $30,000

37 Silverton 1990 loaded , low hours andin BRISTOL CONDITION - MOTIVATED

SELLER asking $49,900

39 Carver aft cabin with cockpit 1995 loadedvery clean. Twin Cummins diesels, $115,00035 Carver 97 aft cab clean $115,000

30 Catalina 1979 spacious, wheel, furlinghead sail, rebuilt Universal engine, low hour

only $14,500


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August 19

Moonl ight Movie - E.T.: The Ext ra-Ter res t r ia l

Bring low chairs and blankets for outdoor

seating in this residential community setting in

nearby Playa Vista. Take the free Beach Shuttle

from Marina del Rey to the event. Free popcorn.

Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade. 8 10

p.m.; Free.

August 20

Cali fo rn ia Beach Par t y fea tu r ingSu rfin USA - The Beach Boys and

Surf Mus ic T r ibu te Band

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club invites

all members, their guests, and prospective

members to a festive dinner event featuring

The Beach Boys and Surf Music Tribute Band.

Prospective members will be given a club tour

and offered special membership opportunities

at the event. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. followed

by dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $30. Limited free

parking is available to members and guests in

the club lot located at 13589 Mindanao Way,

in Marina del Rey. Info at 310-827-7692 or

[email protected] and limited event

reservations at [email protected].

August 27

Pop Saturday Summer ConcertFrank ie Avalon

Enjoy an exciting trip down memory lane

with legendary entertainer Frankie Avalon,

who performs many of his chart-topping hits,

including Venus and Why, along with songs

made famous in his numerous motion picture

and television roles. Begins at 7 p.m., lasting

approx. two hours. Burton Chace Park, 13650

Mindanao Way. Dress for cool evening weather

and bring lawn chairs, blankets, and an appetite

for the park cafe! Burton Chace Park -13650

Mindanao Way

August 29th & 30th

21st Annua l Church Mouse Mar l inInv i ta t iona l

Non-profit marlin fishing tournament, all

proceeds donated to Catalina youth. Over

$825,000 has been raised over the last 20 years!

Captains meeting Sunday, August 28th; fishing

Monday and Tuesday, August 29-30. For more

information call (310) 467-2371.

September 3

6th annual One More Time Regatta for Wooden

hulled boats This event is open to Wooden

Hulled Boats. Andy Kopetzky (818) 324-5872

[email protected] Steve Guilford (323)

653-6797 [email protected]

September 3

J im my Walker Bu f fa lo Ch ip Toss

Come test your athletic skills and compete for

the furthest toss at our 25th Annual Buffalo

Chip Toss. Choose your chip wisely; prizes will

be awarded for the furthest throws. For more

info contact Leslie Luchau-Boutillier at (310)

510-4249 or [email protected]

September 12

PSSA Speaker SeriesAbby Sunder land

Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association www.

pssala.com, located in Marina del Rey CA is

pleased to announce Abby Sunderland will be

speaking at our September 2011 meeting. She

will discuss why she chose an Open 40, some of

the challenges she had with the boat and some

of her favorite parts about the trip. She will have

available for purchase copies of her book and

DVD. Attendance requires a $10 donation, $5

for PSSA members. Attendance will be limited

to the first 180, arrive between 7:30 pm and 8:00

pm at at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club

at 13589 Mindanao Way.

September 13

Weather Sem inarThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Mike Lenemans topic will be Weather: the

Good, the Bad & the Ugly. He will focus on what

to expect at any given time of the year in Santa

Monica Bay; how to be prepared, and what to do

once it hits. He will discuss heavy weather sailingas well. Mike has been teaching Oceanography

and Marine Geology as well as sailing for over

35 years. He has advanced degrees in Marine

Geology from UCLA & USC. Hea a former

French National Hobie Cat Champion and is

five time winner of the Newport-Ensenada r

on 4 different multihulls. The evening begin

6:30 p.m. with a social hour, no-host cockta

& a hosted dinner with the meeting beginning

7:30 p.m. The panelist will speak at 8. Meetin

are held the second Tuesday of every mo

at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Cl

13589 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey,. F

more information, email wsasmbmembership

gmail.com, visit our website, www.wsasmb.

or friend us on Facebook.

September 16 - 18

53rd Annua l Fest i va l o f Ar t

Artists from all over the country exhibit alo

Crescent Avenue and sell their works offine

sculpture, fine crafts & photography. Catal

Art Association (310) 510-0808.

September 16

Ind ian Summer SplashMul t ih ul l Event

This yearly event, that sails from Marina

Rey to Catalina Harbor, created by West Co

multihull designer and guru Mike Lenem

is open to all Multihulls and has been cal

a gathering of the multihull tribe. Enter

emailing [email protected], include y

name, the boat name, type, contact info. Th

will be two startsone at Angels Gate a

one at Marina del Rey. Please state which st

you are going for.

September 17

Coasta l Clean Up Day

Join thousands of volunteers for this traditio

end-of-summer clean up day for local beach

and marina, including a kayak clean up site

Marina del Rey. Visit the website for registrat

information. Various sites in LA County. M

info contact 310-451-1500.

September 17

Microbrew Fest a t Tw o Harbors

Celebrate our 9th Annual Microbrew Fest on beach in Two Harbors with great Microbre

and live music. For more info contact Les

Luchau-Boutillier at (310) 510-4249

[email protected]

Ongoing

C o m i n g E v e n t s !Whats happening around the largest man made harbor in the U.S.?

A N e w S o c i a l N e t w o r k


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Honey Pot Day

The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation,

in partnership with Department of Boating &

Waterways, is providing free mobile pumpout

service to boaters in Marina del Rey. Boaters

must register in advance, and will receive a

30-minute seminar on clean boating practices.

To sign up, please contact Victoria Ippolito by

October 31st, 2011, (213) 620-2271,

[email protected]

Santa Mon ic a Wind jamm ersYacht Club Dinners

Wednesday and Friday Night Dinners. Members,

guests, and prospective members are invited to

join us for cocktails, fun, food, and friendship

on most Wednesday and Friday evenings at

our club house. Fun starts at 6:30 pm for

cocktails and 7:30 pm for dinner. Lectures

and educational presentations often follow

our Wednesday night dinners. Live music is

provided on most Fridays for your enjoyment

and dancing pleasure. Reservations are required.

Our club house is located at 13589 Mindanao

Way, Marina del Rey. For menus, availability,

pricing, directions, parking, and more event and

membership details, please visit our web site at

www.smwyc.org or call us at 310-827-7692

Marina Venice Yacht ClubSocia l Sundays

Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our

Social-Sunday Open House from 4 p.m. to 7

p.m. Food items are provided and there is no

charge. MVYC is located in the Marina City

Club - West Tower - at 4333 Admiralty Way.

Whether you own a boat, are looking to buy

one, or just want to be around other water loving

people MVYC welcomes all who share in the

Corinthian Spirit. Security will tell you where

to park. Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator

to the Club House on G2. For more information

contact [email protected], call 310-909-

3022 or 310-822-9082 or visit our Facebook

Group page.

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 can

enjoy 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 skipp

and crew in a friendly social environment

daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises

Catalina and other destinations. We meet

the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on

patio at Burton Chace Park under the C

banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. with a f

Continental breakfast and socializing. We h

a brief business meeting and then head out

an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after wh

we gather at a members dock for wine, sna

and more socializing. Visitors are welco

and may attend two meetings free. No pr

sailing experience is necessary. Married peo

welcome! For more info call (310) 226-8000

visit www.marinasundaysailors.com

Womens Sai l ing Associat ion ofSanta Mon ica Bay

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 135

Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeti

held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, a

a light dinner is served. Each meeting featu

a guest speaker discussing their adventu

and achievements. WSA invites boaters of

skill levels to join. Its programs, include d

sails, seminars, parties, and cruises includ

destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina a

the northern Channel Islands, For members

information contact email membership

wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.o

Catal inas of Santa Monic a BayOwners o f Cata l ina Yachts

Join us for our monthly meetings at the Sa

Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the

Tuesday of each month. We would like

welcome Catalina owners to join our club. W

have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races a

other events throughout the year. Our doors op

at 6:00 for happy hour and then dinner aroun

to 7:30 and our main event after that. Join

fun and meet other owners of Catalinas. F

more info email [email protected].

Single Mar iners of Mar ina del Re

Single Mariners of MDR meet at 7PM on the

and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Pac

Mariners Yacht Club, 13915 Panay Way, Mar

del Rey, CA. At the meeting, Single Adu

meet other Single Adults to setup upcom

Weekend Day Sails. There is a small charge

a light meal during the meeting, however, th

is a courtesy discount if you RSVP for din

at [email protected] or leave

message at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesd

prior to the Thursday meeting

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The nations largest boat owners group, BoatUS, hand delivered over

15,000 comments from concerned boaters, sailors and anglers to the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today asking the agency to

protect the future reliability of GPS (Global Positioning System) across

the United States. The agency is currently considering a request from a

private company, LightSquared, to build up to 40,000 ground stations for

a new nationwide broadband wireless telephone network, which, tests

have shown, could cause significant interference with most GPS signals.

At issue is LightSquareds proposed use of radio frequency bandwidth

adjacent to frequencies that are used by the relatively weak GPS signal. A

recent report to the FCC said, all phases of the LightSquared deployment

plan will result in widespread harmful interference to GPS signals

and service and that mitigation is not possible. In an unusual move, a

conditional waiver was granted in January by the FCC to LightSquared

to permit the dramatic expansion of land-based use of mobile satellite

spectrum, subject to spring testing and public comments.

We hope these 15,000 comments indicate to the FCC the critical need

of having a reliable navigation system, not just for boaters and anglers,

but for pilots, drivers, outdoor adventurers, and first responders. It is

unimaginable that the federal government - the guardian of the bandwidth

- would consider approving a proposal with so many problems and grave

public safety consequences, said BoatUS Vice President of Governm

Affairs Margaret Podlich.

An unusually short 30-day public comment period on the FCC permit en

Saturday, July 30. BoatUS is urging citizens around the country to sh

their views by going to www.BoatUS.com/gov to send their comments

the FCC.

After losing their only other viable navigation system (LORAN) l

year after the Department of Homeland Security shut the system dow

boaters now solely rely on GPS for electronic navigation. The US Co

Guards emergency search and rescue system, Rescue 21, now uses G

to locate stricken vessels on over 36,985 miles of coastline. Mariners a

rely on GPS-enabled communications with DSC VHF radios to prov

location information, as do 406MHz Emergency Position Indicating Ra

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Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association www.pssala.com, located in Marina del Rey is has

announced Abby Sunderland will be speaking at their September 2011 meeting. Abby comes

from an adventurous sailing family and is the sister of Californian Zac, who in 2009 became

the youngest to successfully complete a solo-sailing circumnavigation.

Abby will be discussing some of the inspirational aspects of her voyage that included asuccessful rounding of Cape Horn and landfall at Cape Town South Africa and events that led

up her dismasting in the Southern Ocean. She will discuss why she chose an Open 40, some of

the challenges she had with the boat and some of her favorite parts about the trip.

She will have available for purchase copies of her book and DVD. Attendance requires a $10

donation, $5 for PSSA members, of which 100% will go towards her college fund. Attendance

will be limited to the first 180, arrive between 7:30 p.m and 8:00 p.m.


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Ma n Plea ds Guilty to Ac ts of Pirac y Involving Loc a l Coup le

An 11th pirate linked to the deaths of four Americansincluding Del Rey Yacht Club members Jean and Scott Adampleaded guilty last month to a

of piracy, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

Mounir Ali, a 23-year-old from Yemen, submitted his plea in a Norfolk federal court. U.S. District Judge Mark S. Davis accepted the plea of acts

piracy against the S/V Quest, the boat on which the Americans were traveling.

Along with his plea, Ali, a.k.a Muner Ali, said he and four other Yemenis were part of the crew aboard the boat pirated by Somalis. Ali also admit

that, when the Somalis were capturing the S/V Quest, he joined them with the intention of obtaining part of the ransom money.

However, Ali said he did not shoot any of the four Americans or tell anyone else to do so.

Ten other pirates, all Somalis, also have pleaded guilty to the act of piracy. Authorities previously said the 15 men taken into custody would

imprisoned for life if they were to be found guilty of the piracy charge. Ali is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 21. It was not immediately known if

would receive a lighter sentence for pleading guilty.

Mounir Ali admitted today that his greed for ransom money ultimately led to the cold-blooded murder of the four U.S. hostages, U.S. Attorney N

H. MacBride said in a statement. This latest guilty plea again shows that modern piracy is far different than the romantic portrayal in summertimmovies. Pirates who attack on U.S. citizens on the high seas will face justice in a U.S. courtroom.

Todays plea brings us one step closer to the resolution of the Quests hijacking and the brutal killing of four Americans, said Janice K. Fedarcyk, w

is assistant director in charge for the FBIs New York Field Office, in a statement. Armed with [rocket-propelled grenades] and automatic weapo

Ali willingly participated in this premeditated attack to pirate the Quest, in a vain attempt for ransom.

Source Neptune Maritime Security.


10/28

ith all the interest in the ongoing redevelopment debate

for Marina del Rey I have been following, these thoughts

came to me as I was out one fine sunny day in my Boston

Whaler cruising the basins and byways that make up ourfabulous community and I would like to share them with

the readers at large and the Powers that Be in L.A. County.

Now Im sure I may be ruffling some feathers by proffering my humble

opinion on this ongoing and often vocal debate going on how our

beloved Marina del Rey should be redeveloped, but a little about me. I

moved here from the east coast 12 years ago and have been a Marina del

Rey resident since day 1. I have lived aboard for 11 years and my Whaler

gets more mileage racked up on it than my car. Quite frankly, there is no

better place to live in all of Los Angeles. It pains me to hear about the

good old days of the 1960s and 1970s when Marina del Rey was a hot

spot to visit with its myriad of nightclubs, bars and restaurants that one

could choose from. Im sure some of you readers remember fondly.

An astute observer can still see

vestiges of what once was. One

can still see the shuttered Pier

View Restaurant at Neptune

Marina on Marquesas Way, the

circular roof of the old Don

The Beachcomber, the faded

ALOHA sign still visible above

the entrance door at the Marina del

Rey Hotel. But I digress

As I cruised by the old dilapidatedfuel dock by Fishermans Village,

I have to ask, why is this not

repurposed into the ferry terminal

for the Catalina Marina del Rey

Flyer? On the shore side of the

docks, we could make a stop for the Marina Water Bus and a dinghy

dock for boaters wanting to stop off at the new Fishermans Village. Its

really a shame that there is no water access via private boat to Fishermans

Village. A redeveloped Fishermans Village could form the basis of a

revitalized downtown for Marina del Rey. Once when tying up there

for lunch, I was told that the public docks for it was Burton Chace Park.

Huh? In other marinas and areas of the country, this is not the case. I have

observed in Florida and even Newport Beach there are Dock & Din

establishments where you can tie up after a day on the water and g

a bite. Heck, in Alamitos Bay, you can even pull up behind the Ralp

shopping center by boat and do all your shopping, take in a movie agrab something to eat without ever stepping into a car! Imagine Waters

Shopping Center with docks. Why cant we have that here? I wo

suggest that Fishermans village should be designed as a downtown fo

point of the Marina, with a nautical feel that represents its commun

and not some cookie cutter neo-Spanish Colonial mall that is so popu

today. There should also be part of it devoted to boating, Stand Up Pad

boarding and other water activities. I cite the revitalized Shoreline Vill

area of Long Beach as an example.

I would also propose the county add dinghy docks at the end of F ba

along the bulkhead behind the library and public parking lot. Im su

the Warehouse owners would welcome it. This could be a water b

stop and it makes sense because public parking is onsite. While we at it, why not have one at the e

of B basin along that bulkhead

well. The old Sea Scout base in

Basin would make for a really n

restaurant/nightclub with ple

of boater parking already the

Its a lot more appropriate th

having County offices. Beca

of its location, the noise would

be much of a bother because th

are no apartments nearby. I kn

it may not happen but its jus

thought.

I lament the closing of

Waterfront Restaurant / Orga

Panificio Caf. They had a do

in the beginning before it w

closed off and docking forbidden there. I was told they closed the do

because of insurance liability. Come on. Im sure an arrangement co

have been made to allow the water shuttle to make a stop there and ha

it under their insurance. They had a great spot and some really good l

music upstairs. For a while I thought it would catch on and we wo

see a renaissance of Marina night life, but to no avail. Across the str

at the former Casa Escobar site is now VUE restaurant in the n

10 The Mariner -Issue 103 20

O B S E R V A T I O N S

W

Thoughts on the Marina del Rey Redevelopment

By Scott Jarema

Writer Scott Jarema relaxing on his Boston Whaler at Catalina Island



Jamaica Bay Inn. It holds promise

to be a new nightspot. You should

stop in and check it out. I saw the

plan to redevelop Mothers Beach.

While I cant agree with the overall

plan, I did like the inclusion of dock

fingers extending out with transient

spaces for us boaters. That could

have served VUE, The Cheescake

Factory and Glow at the Marriott!

Lets face it folks, its the 21st

century and redevelopment is

inevitable. Im all for it. What Im

not for is the cramming of as many

apartments as possible to squeezeevery last dollar out of this place

we call home. Conversely, its not 1964 anymore. When these original

buildings were put up, cars still had tailfins. We hadnt even landed on the

moon, there was no such thing as the internet as we know it and a small

conflict was brewing in a tiny Southeast Asian country called Vietnam.

Times change and so should we.

Heres how I propose to go about it that would appeal to both sides of the

arguement:

I would make as a condition of redevelopment that a percentage of the

development be devoted to retail / dining / entertainment. A percentage

of dock space devoted

transient/dinghy park

should be required for th

places. We talk about eas

traffic congestion on

roads here; well one way

do that is to make it easier

get around without having

resort to getting in our c

in the first place. I appla

the new Del Rey Land

with its convenience store

the water. They have a gr

selection of beverages a

even have a cigar humidor

you are out cruising arouyou can stop in for a sandw

and refreshment all without stepping foot on land.

Landside, they have a space that would make a great caf / coffesho

winebar or deli.

I only seem to hear the debate as a black or white issue. Marina del R

SHOULD be redeveloped, but a compromise needs to be reached as to h

best to go about it. The County needs to listen to the input of the boat

and residences of Marina del Rey, and those opposing redevelopm

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The 2011 Laser Nationals held at CYC during the first weekend of August was an event that brought sailors from all over the United States and parts

Mexico and Canada. Sailing in this event has shown me where I stand and how much I need to improve my skills as a sailor. Leading up to the ev

was where I had learned the most about myself and what I enjoy most as a sailor on the water.

May 18th, 2011, I flew from Honolulu, Hawaii to Los Angeles, California. Right away I wanted to begin practicing for the Nationals. After a few pho

calls, I gathered a couple of friends to race on the UCLA Sunset series in the main channel of Marina del Rey. Tucker Stasser, Terence Gallagh

Nathan Jamieson, Nicolas Weis, Chris Weis and Gregory Dair all joined in on the Friday races and the Nationals. After, a good day of work at the Jun

Sailing Program at DRYC, I would meet up with my friends out in the ocean to have a good practice. Training for this event was hard, but worth

Unfortunately, the event was what we predicted, a light breeze.

The day before the event was measurement. After a night of sail measurement, day one of the four-day event began. The first day was forecast to b

steady 7-9 knots with a slight chance of fog. Wrong! The fog had rolled in the night before and decided to stay there the whole day. The race commit

planned to do three races. So much for that plan, we only pulled off two races. The first race finally cleared up enough to see the other end of the lin

We began to race. Out of nowhere the fog rolled back in. Where are we going? Is that lay-line to the mark? After the race committee could barely

the mark from the windward mark set boat, they decided to call it off. The fog cleared for the remainder of the day. The next two races were light a

plenty of wind-chop to go around. We all sailed back in and de-rigged our boats.

Day two of the event was the same, but we had to make up for the first day of racing. We had four races that day. The majority of the day was lig

Nothing too interesting that day, but fog was still lingering along the coast of Malibu.

Day three was the best of all the race days so far. Winds were up to 14-knots with a small chop combined with 2-3 foot swell. Finally, I could hike on the boat and really show what real Laser sailing is all about. Although, I was one of the few actually hiking out, because I am not at the standa

weight for the Laser full rig/standard rig, I had a blast.

The courses are an upwind leg, reach, downwind, upwind, downwind, reach and an upwind finish. The Radial and full rig had similar courses. T

reaches in the fresher breeze were quite the ride. The Laser picks up onto a plane after a few pumps of the sail and surfs the waves like no oth

Unfortunately, the race committee didnt run more races that day. I wanted to keep hiking out on the Laser, too bad.

The last day was the choppiest and lightest. We only had two races that day. Unfortunately, on one of the starts I broke my tiller extension, but sai

the whole race with it broken. Rounding marks was ridiculously funny to watch.

Other than a few light wind races, the regatta was one of the best events this summer. There were 100 boats, 36 full rigs and 64 radial rigs. Del R

Yacht Club, of which I am a member, had the most boats on the water out of any yacht club.

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Some places in the world provide inherent privilege. Buffalo New York

residents can take a short drive or a bike ride to see some of the most

powerful waterfalls on earth at Niagra Falls; if you live in Flagstaff

Arizona, the Grand Canyon is there for the taking; for us, the largest

animal on earth, an endangered species, swims in our local waters. Andthis time of year, its more than possible to get a glimpse of blue whales as

they struggle to elude extinction.

Most people will live their lives and never get the chance to see a blue

whale in its natural environment. Until recently a sighting of this, the

largest animal thats ever lived, was rare south of the Channel Islands.

And even in that area, it was no guarantee to see one. But in the past three

or four years, in late summer, from Palos Verdes on down to Dana Point,

sightings have become more regular.

These are special waters considering that reports indicate there are

probably less than 14,000 individuals alive worldwide. These numbers

are particularly disappointing since there was a time, in the not so distant

past, when there were hundreds of thousands. The development of the

harpoon canon and a strong market for lamp oil combined to nearly rid the

earth of an animal that holds the distinction of being not only the largest

on the planet but to ever exist. This area, the Eastern North Pacific, holds

the largest remaining blue whale population on earth.

Back in 2007 blues started being seen in locations where they usually

didnt venture. That year there were many sightings off the coast of Long

Beach, San Pedro and Palos Verdes. The news of these observations were

followed later, unfortunately, by four reports of blue whale deaths, due

to collisions with large ships. A reminder of the danger that exists for the

fragile breed.

Marine biologists attribute the change in location to simply follow

their food source. Blues eat a small crustacean called krill and to ke

a 200-ton body topped off it takes quite a bit of krill. And maybe i

this reason, in addition to their incredible physical stature and rarity, tmakes witnessing them particularly interesting theyre feeding, and

somehow compelling watching animals feed.

I once saw a whole group of about 10 or 12 blues that were feeding

shallow water which Id never seen before, said whale watching Capt

Jason Wright describing a scene where blue whales were in 200-300 f

of water off the coast of Manhattan Beach ordinarily the whales pre

no less than 900-feet of depth.

They were surface feeding on krill and behaving unusually, said Wri

who has seen countless whales serving as a tour guide for years. Norma

theyre very calm, slow, methodical they come up, they breath th

do their thing and dive down slowly. But this group I saw were surfa

feeding with their mouths wide open on the surface and swimm

extremely fast. They looked like submarines coming out of the water

was unbelievable.

Compared to other whale species, there is relatively little known ab

blue whales. John Calambokidis from the Cascadia Research Collect

in Washington is one of the premier researchers of the blues and th

have been studying the animals this area for many years. There has be

tagging work done, sonar studies and research conducted to understa

where the whales travel once they leave these waters. Its believed tha

some point, the whales head south for the waters of Costa Rica.



With photographic identification we were able to quickly see that

in fact, California blue whales were showing up there in winter, said

Calambokidis

And while he is pleased to verify that many of the California population

rear their heads in the waters of Costa Rica, there is still an enormous

amount of information that remains unverified about these gigantic

mammals. They are unclear how and where they breed although theres

hope that the Costa Rica grounds will bring forth more answers in the

coming years.

But while they are here in our waters researchers and conservationists

have mixed feelings about the well-being of the whales. Publicity and

attention for an animal that is fighting to survive is obviously good, but

there is great concern for the individuals themselves.

Ive seen a couple of guys on jet-skis actually trying to jump the whales,

Wright said regarding the ignorance hes witnessed while running his

trips.

Boaters need to have maximum respect for these animals and not go

close at all, said marine biologist Dr. Maddalena Bearzi, founder of theOcean Conservation Society in Marina del Rey. Theyre an endangered

species and big enough where they can be observed from a distance. Dont

approach them. You dont know the affect you have when you go close to

them. And you also dont know where they may surface.



C a t a l i n a C U R R E N T S

By Captain Richard Schaefer

KIDDINGAROUND

ver the years Ive taken many groups

of children out whale watching, to

Catalina, day sailing and for sailing

instruction. These experiences have allowed me

to make many observations and come to a few

conclusions.

First, the earlier the child gets on the water the

better. A young child has a certain awe and

wonder of the water. If nurtured it tends to

grow and flourish. By the time kids are in their

teens theyve had their senses numbed by all thescreens, buttons and wires in their lives. It takes

intense stimulation to wean them away from

techno-land. Unfortunately, the attractions of

sailing are rather quiet and subtle - requiring skills

taking time, interest and patience to acquire. For

most young people, over 13, anything less heart

pounding than tubing or skiing behind a jet boat

is considered rather ho-hum.

Another important ingredient is a close bond

between child and parent. In my experience Ive

found that public school kids are usually rather

jaded and too hip and cool to care by 12 or

13.

On the other hand, Ive noticed that most

children who are home schooled have a deeper

relationship and respect for their parents. These

kids seem bright and interested boating, and life

in general. They actually enjoy being with their

parents and other adults, and are usually eager

to try new experiences without preconceived

notions and negativity.

But regardless of your familys particular

circumstances, allow a father and an old sailor to

make a few suggestions, and perhaps learn from

my experiences - all the while remembering that

all experience (especially mine) is largely

made up of mistakes and even outright blunders

- it aint all sunshine and rainbows.

Note: At first I planned on writing two lists,

making each one age appropriate. But, as

anyone with children knows, there is much

transitional overlapping in age groups, andmany kids who enjoy things that arent always,

age appropriate. For instance, my 18 year old

still loves collecting seashells and beach glass....

We do it together, and I love him for it.

1. If youre not already an experienced sailor

or power boater - take lessons - they will help

you (and perhaps your spouse) to be more

comfortable and secure aboard a boat. Believe

me, even a young child can sense when Mommy

or Daddy dont know what theyre doing. Even

usually calm and soft spoken parents can

become ranting Captain Blighs when things

get a little dicey or uncomfortable. Knowledge

and experience smooths out the rough spots and

makes the new experience much more enjoyable

for all - not to mention, safer.

2. If the children are young, maybe watch a

few sailing movies like, The Crimson Pirate,

Treasure Island or Master and Commander.

Steer clear offilms like Dead Calm or White

Squall. If you dont, the little ones are likely to

go to bed clutching a flare gun and a lifejacket

instead of their teddy bear.

3. After the family is comfortable sailing

boating together invite your childrens frien

along. Kids love sharing the adventure a

showing their friends the ropes aboard ship

at the island.

4. If your kids are older, and are alrea

swimmers, divers, or fishermen then a boat

a natural extension of those pursuits. Equip

for these activities and dont mind when a lisand or fish bait gets on the deck - but do ma

them clean up for themselves.

5. Do more than just day sail up to Sa

Monica Pier and back. Kids dont usually

into the kick back and relax thing. Polish yo

skills and go over to the island, or do some lo

racing if your kids are old enough. A tight ra

- even in 12 knots of wind - is exciting for m

young people - and even for us old salty dog

6. Dont spend too much time on the wate

first. Keep your sails under two hours and

to work in an appropriate shore side activ

afterward; a walk on the beach or pier, a

lunch, or maybe a concert in the park.

7. Make a game out of learning the langu

of boating. The colorful vocabulary

seamanship has evolved over centuries int

very precise and concise language with wh

to communicate commands on board. Noth

irritates me more than to sail with a bunch

people, who should know better, prattle ab

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C a t a l i n a C U R R E N T S

pulling that rope, steering to the right, using

the bathroom or going up to the front of the

boat. Makes my flesh crawl just writing about it.

8. Take lots of photos and start a boating album.

Yes, that means actually getting hard copies

from your digital camera.

9. Add dimension to the experience with kayaks,

snorkeling and fishing gear, and a good dinghy.

10. BBQ at the island or at the dock. If the kidshave caught fresh fish, all the better.

11. Try and plan your island trip on weekends

when there are fun events at the island; tours at

USC Marine Lab at Big Fisherman Cove, nature

hikes, a fun band at the West End or the Casino (I

just missed Dick Dale, and that pissed me off), a

good movie at the Casino (almost any movie looks

good in the Casino), or a dinghy or kayak race.

12. If you and your crew are experienced enough,

a night passage to the island can add a new

dimension to the familys cruising experience. Be

sure to take extra safety measures for the crew.

13. If your at the island, and the sky is clear, let

the kids sleep under the stars. In a dark cove youll

see the heavens like never before - shooting stars,

guaranteed...maybe even UFOs and aliens.

14. Simply trolling a line is a simple way to add a

little excitement to a sail for kids - locally or at the

island. Sadly, the implementation of the MPAs

(Marine Protected Areas) make this kind offishing

a little more risky. These new regulations make

casual kid fishing a thing of the past. Parents

will need to stay current regarding closed areas and

regulations - unfortunately, many will just think

it too much trouble and risk to allow their young

children to fish. The unintended consequences of

poorly thought out regulation are many.

15. Slowly introduce, age appropriate,

maintenance chores to the children. By the time

my kids were 10 they were handling nearly all the

preparation before, and cleanup after a cruise ora sail. Being a generally lazy person myself, this

worked out well in my case. Besides, it leaves me

a lot of time for all the necessary masterminding

a captain has to do - like selecting the right bait or

beer for the particular occasion at hand.

16. When the familys at the island, spend time

with the kids fishing, beach combing, snorkeling,

kayaking, or just sitting on the beach, digging

your toes into the sand and sharing thoughts, and

the moment, with your children. Take it from me,

those soft, golden vignettes of life dont come

along often enough, or last that long....Its all gone

in a wink and a whisper.

Captain Richard is a U.S. C.G. Licensed Master

of Sailing Vessels. He has skippered charters

and deliveries, taught sailing and seamanship,

managed yachts and written for boating

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CATCHIN CUDA

ith the fishing season in full swing and a number of different

targets to choose from including pelagics, lots of folks are

still going after the nimble, athletic barracuda that providesa guaranteed challenge once hooked. With a mouthful of

sharp teeth and powerful sleek body, this fish gets the blood pumping and

theyre out there. Last week the new Del Mar in Marina del Rey counted

75 barracudas one quiet Monday evening. Most believe afternoon and

evening is the best time for success with this species.

They start showing up in the spring with the warmer temperature and

by summer, theyre here, in schools chasing around baitfish. Theyre top

feeders that are usually around 5-10 pounds but the largest recorded was

4-feet long and 18-pounds. One thing to keep in mind is these guys have

sharp teeth and will bite through mono when using a straight mono to

hook connection. Its best to use iron jigs.

The folks at Newport Landing say:

A lead head can also work well with the longer shank benefits of landing

more fish while still presenting the bait in a natural manner. Barracuda

become more sluggish in feeding and the balance between waiting long

enough for them to have taken the bait and too long resulting in a bite off

is challenging.

Heres some tips/experiences from some of the local forums for targeting

cuda:

My current theory on jigs and barracuda is to use either double or single

hooks...of course my favorite jig still has triple hooks.

We had 50# braid with a 20# flouro leader. After several caught aseveral landed and several breakoffs, we were using straight 50# brai

they are not line shy. They were even cutting through the braid!

I like circle hooks, but you got to let them run awhile. I also like 12# l

for them, but not always recommended. Dont forget safety. Cudas usua

means lots of jigs going out, which means hooks flying.

Dont forget your steel leaders if you intend on using live bait..or y

could have a frustrating trip.

You can use live bait - usually anchovies. Other baits can be used l

green mackerel and sardines but they are difficult to obtain and norma

too large for hook bait.

When fishing for skinnies remember California law mandates t

California or Pacific Barracuda must be thrown back if they are under

inches long. Also some may not know that its best not to touch barracu

According to fishermen George Van Zant, your hands transmit a termi

skin disease to released fish. Its better to cut your line rather than try

remove the hook. Hooks and steel leaders quickly corrode.

If you decide not to release your catch, lots of people enjoy the taste

these fish, but its recommended that they are gutted and iced quickly

the prone to spoiling fast.

W



Looks like we are going to fire upsome good fishing in the up andcoming month. Around the Bay, whenthe squid is around, were seeinggood numbers of white seabass. Mostboats have been focusing on rockfish,sandbass, calicos, sheephead andsome really nice halibut have beenreported.

Having both squid and fin bait hasmade fishing better just because wecan switch over if one is not working.

On the bait scene Larry and Mikeof Inseine Baits have been working

overtime to bring in both sardines andanchovies in addition to the squid.

Water temps are now rising to the70s and the Islands are producingyellowtail and calicos of late.

White seabass are still being caughtaround the backside of Catalina, at theeast end at the Vees.

I know a few marlin have been caughtand released and the stick-boats havebrought in some swordfish.

The San Diego fleet is picking upmomentum with both bluefin andyellowfin being caught within a dayand a halfs range.

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On a whim 37 years ago, I bought myfirst sailboat, a 26 trailerable. At the

time I had little knowledge of sailing or

sailboats. I lived in Las Vegas then, with

the boat on Lake Meade and a very good

friend and expert yachtsman in Marina

del Rey.

Old timers in MDR will remember Hank

McGill, who was my mentor and good

friend. He said that the way to learn how

to sail was to race. If I was to spend my

time just sailing around, that would be the limit of my skills, but if I was

to compete with others, I would have a measure for my performance in

addition to having the examples and community around to accelerate my

learning.

Hank was right, and I have had a lifetime of pleasure and satisfaction

because I listened to him.

The Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubss Home Port Regatta on

Saturday, Nov. 5 is specifically designto give basic skills and a reward

racing experience to new racing sailo

And as a example of how much the rac

community values new recruits, all thi

for free!

On Thurs. Oct. 27 and Wed.. Nov. 2, th

will be two free seminars covering m

of the information a skipper and cr

need to get started and be ready for

Nov. 5 regatta. There are also a num

of experienced racers who have volunteered to mentor the new racers

the water so that they may race more safely and perform more effectiv

Watch for more information in these pages about how to hook up w

your very own mentor to help prepare you and your crew.

While the race is still more than a couple of months away, for those w

are new to the sport, now is a good time to begin thinking about it a

preparing to come out and do some racing.

By Tim Tunks

A Rac e for Fi rs t T im ers



L o c a l K N O W L E D G E

The Marina del Rey Racing Marks are a group of buoys anchored

southwest of the harbor entrance. Called Spar Buoys, theyhave a 6-8

tall mast or spar painted a bright yellow so that they may be seen more

easily from a distance.

TheseSpar Buoys are arrayed in such a way that they can be used as

turning marks to form a variety of different race courses (the Marina del

Rey Course Chart #16 is online at ). Having many options permits the race

organizers, called the Race Committee or R/C

for short, to choose a route of appropriate length

and orientation to the wind for the type of boats

racing.

Generally the R/C establishes a starting line

that is perpendicular to the wind, with the first

leg sailed more or less directly into the wind,

requiring the sailboats to tack back and forth

to get to the Weather Mark.

Our Racing Marks make it easy for the R/C boat

to anchor adjacent to one of the marks (usually

S Mark or SS Mark), and then pick a Weather Mark that will be

the right distance away so that it can be sailed in 15-30 minutes, more or

less. Should the wind change strength or direction, different marks can be

used for subsequent races. If there is a substantial wind change during a

race, the R/C may select a different mark for the next buoy in the course aslong as none of the boats have yet rounded the previous mark.

Most of these buoys have been home made by various yacht club

volunteers, with considerable investment in both time and materials. As

they must remain in position during all weather, they have substantial

ground tackle, or anchoring system, which is also expensive. These costs

are proportioned between the various member clubs of The Association of

Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs -- for short.

Occasionally one or more of these marks is damaged by collision

is overwhelmed by heavy marine growth. The Buoy Chairman tru

appreciates early reports of a damaged or low floating mark so that it m

be salvaged and repaired rather than being expensively replaced. Robe

Cordero is the present buoy chairman, and he may be contacted throu

Del Rey Yacht Club.

Even though the buoys are there for the rac

sailors, they have lots of value for the gene

boater.

Returning from Catalina on a fogged-in d

with no radar or satellite navigation, you c

sail toward the sounds of LAX until your desounder reads ten fathoms (60 feet), turn

and you will be within a couple of miles of

racing marks. If you have a course chart #

onboard, you can know your precise posit

from the identify of whichever buoy you fi

encounter.

You can also use them as a reference for M

Over Board drill, or use them for practice race starts, learning to cont

speed and judge distance through repeated trial and error. You can usua

rely on their position being accurate enough that you can check or pract

taking compass sights for position calculation.

And you can utilize your knowledge of these Racing Marks and the ty

of courses raced to both enjoy a good view of the many races in progre

and to know where you might avoid interfering with the boats when th

are more densely packed when starting or rounding turning marks.

These Racing Marks are valuable and expensive, so use and preser

them.

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ASK THE EXPERT

Captain Joel EveCruising to Channel Islands

The Channel Islands, just off the Southern

California coastline between Santa Barbara

and Los Angeles harbors, are among the most

picturesque islands to be found on the West

Coast. Although nearby Catalina is far more

popular for boats departing the Marina, the

northern Channel Islands offer so much to see

both above and below the water.

Captain Eve, would you tell us which of our

offshore islands make up the Channel Islands

chain and how far are they off the coast?

Eve: There are actually eight channel islands

starting with San Miguel on the northern most

end of the chain followed by Santa Rosa, Santa

Cruz, Anacapa, San Nicolas, Santa Barbara

Island, Catalina, and San Clemente Island, on

the southern most end of the island chain. When

we speak of cruising to the Channel Islands,

most mariners are referring to the four northern

islands. From Marina del Rey, Anacapa Islandis about forty five nautical miles. However, if

you begin your crossing from Channel Islands

Harbor just north of Point Mugu, then Anacapa

is an easy twelve- mile trip.

Given the distances, what route would you

recommend for boaters who have never been

to the Channel Islands from the Marina?

Eve: If time is not an issue or you desire a more

scenic route following the coast, then I would

recommend heading west from the breakwater

to Pt. Dume (about 18 miles). Then sail or power

a course to about 2 miles abeam of Pt. Mugu(about 17 miles). Then sail a course to Channel

Islands Harbor (about 7 miles, for a total

distance of about 42 miles). This is a leisurely

route up the coast, and you are never more than

a few miles from land which may give you some

extra comfort. On this three-waypoint trip you

also have the advantage of sailing landward

of the Northbound and Southbound Traffic

Separation Scheme which will keep you clear

of large commercial vessels. After spending

a restful night in Channel Islands Harbor, you

can depart directly for Anacapa, a short 12- mile

voyage. Just remember to keep a lookout for

larger commercial vessels that will be using the

traffic separation scheme.

Once you arrive at Anacapa Island, what are

your options from there?

Eve: There is a decent fair weather anchorage

on the south side of middle Anacapa Island

called East Fish Camp. The link provided here

will give you valuable information about this

anchorage, including a video of the area. There

are also places where you can go ashore on

Anacapa as the links below will reference.

www.sailchannelislands.com/cicruisingguide/

East_Fish_Camp.php

I would also recommend that you become

familiar with the Coast Pilot 7, the publication

which covers the West Coast of the United Stateswhere you will find accurate information about

the Channel Islands and associated anchorages.

Santa Cruz Island is just to the North

of Anacapa. What anchorages do you

recommend for this island?

Eve: Santa Cruz Island is the largest of

the four northern Channel Islands and has

many anchorages to choose from, including

Smugglers Cove, Yellow Banks, Willows,

Prisoners Harbor and Pelican Harbor. Use this

helpful link below for more information on

Santa Cruz anchorages:

www.sailchannelislands.com/cicruisingguide/

sc.php

If you want to go ashore on Santa Cruz, the

eastern quarter of the island is managed by

the National Park Service and no permits are

required for landing; however, there are some

areas that have restrictions. The link below will

take you to the National Park Service web page

with more information about going ashore on

Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands:

www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm

For information about Santa Rosa and S

Miguel Islands, use the Sailchannelislands.c

website.

What other skills and equipment should y

have for exploring the Channel Islands?

Eve: Knowing how to navigate to the Chan

Islands is very important; so make sure you ha

the proper paper charts aboard your vessel. Y

should have NOAA chart no.: 18720 cover

Point Dume to Purisma Point, chart no.: 187

covering the Santa Cruz Channel and chart n

18729 for the Anacapa Passage. Also make s

you have a working GPS unit and an accur

fathometer for anchoring.

In addition to navigation, knowing how properly anchor your vessel is very importa

and your ground tackle must be in perf

working order. I recommend at least 150 fee

chain with the proper link for the size and wei

of your vessel. I also recommend another 2

feet of anchor rode or line. If you have nev

anchored your boat, it is best to practice prio

a voyage to the Channel Islands. I recomme

taking your vessel out of the Marina and anch

in 50 feet of water, for example. Try dropp

and raising your anchor several times until

procedure works smoothly for you.

Take the time to master navigation and anchor

skills because this will give you the confiden

to take on the Channel Islands experience.

Captain Joel Eve has taught boat handl

and navigation for over 32 years in South

California. He serves as a marine consultant f

both commercial and private yacht owners.

can be reached at (310) 210-0861 or by mai

[email protected]

CRUISING TO

CHANNEL ISLANDS



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There are great deals on sailboats and looking for 50-

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