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Issue #77July 2009

M a r i n e rA Publication For Where Land Endswww.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

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Whale VisitGray Whale Outside Harbor

Zac Sunderland Almost Home

Fishing Threshers

Cruising BVI

Buying a Boat

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Richard Schaefer

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2 The Mariner - Issue 77 2009

FROM THE EDITOR

WHAT’S INSIDE

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Cover: “Cal Cup” by Pat Reynolds

STOP THE MADNESS

Coming Events 4

Off The Wire 6

Three Men in a Boat 10Three Sailors Charter in the Virgin Islands

Zac Almost Back 12Zac Sunderland Nearly home from Round the World Voyage

Stopping By 14Gray Whale Pays a Visit to MDR

Catalina Currents 16Pre-Cruise Check List by Richard Schaefer

Powertails 18Thresher SharksRacing 20

Ask the Experts - Yacht Broker Jonathan Grell 23

Ask Mookie 24

Classifi eds 26

Over the past six years as I have observed and reported on this little community, it’s amazing and slightly sad how much argument and unrest there is within many of the factions that weave the fabric of the Marina. Such is the reality of people and how we all interact I guess, but it’s in such contrast to what we all have in common – a love for the outdoors and the tranquility of the boating lifestyle. There is quite possibly no place on earth better than a boat to have an uninterrupted conversation, but within the walls of so many clubs and organizations that promote boating, drama prevails.

In the world of volunteer organizations, personalities clash and egos collide. Board members meet, rules are created, judgments are made, people are banned or thrown out and personal wars are waged...and for what? “For the greater good of the collective,” you say. “Okay,” I counter. “As long as you promise with all that is true and pure that your position is not based on a prejudice or personal motivation.”

My point is that I believe that groups of people can get along if there is a clear structure and honest stated aim in a given collective. Good leadership must remain open minded and dedicated to the identity of their club or organization and that identity needs to be very clearly defi ned. Arguments most often revolve around misunderstandings rather than core principle differences and its leadership that is burdened with deciphering what’s what.

So I beg that you all go and do what is most unnatural and uncomfortable...politely listen and if necessary... compromise.


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June 25California Yacht Club Yachting

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July 4Children’s Festival

Kick off Independence Day with our 24th Annual Children’s Festival. Join us at the main bandstand for Crafts and Activities the kids are sure to enjoy. Contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or [email protected]

July 4Dingy Boat Race.

Yes, the Dingy Race is back! Teams, meet us on the main beach to race your infl atable through the harbor. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or [email protected]

July 4Marina del Rey Annual Fourth of

July FireworksEnjoy spectacular fi reworks over the Marina’s main channel. Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village are great viewing spots, but any waterview seat is a good one! 9 p.m. (arrive early). Free. More info 310-305-9545

July 5Annual Dingy Parade

Decorate your dingy in a creative patriotic theme & join in the parade as we cruise thought the West End coves. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative dinghies. Contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or [email protected] Harbors Fire Works Show.

July 5Two Harbors Fire Works Show

Come watch our spectacular Fire Works over Isthmus Cove, Sunday evening. Fireworks will begin at dark. Contact Leslie Luchau at (310) 510-4249 or [email protected]

July 10,11,12Catalina Rendezvous

The 2009 Catalina Rendezvous for all Catalina boat owners will be held at the beautiful Isthmus

of Catalina Island on July 10-11-12. We will again have information talks along with Food Dancing and our Friday Night cook your own BBQ. Plus some new surprises! Sign up for this fabulous weekend at catalinayachts.com

July 11Dave Wall Series – Single/Double

Handed RaceA perfect race to introduce your boat to single or double handed sailing and racing. Details, sailing instructions and race application forms can be found on our website at www.pssala.com. We also have a short handers sailing forum on our website as well as contact information for our board members if you have any questions.

July 12Dr. Robert Baker Regatta

Marina Venice Yacht Club will run the Dr. Robert Baker Regatta on Sunday, July 12 together with Day 2 of Pacifi c Mariners Yacht Club’s Chuck Stein series. Open to all PHRF. One-Design and Cruiser handicap racers. For information contact Baker Regatta Chair Rosalie Davis-Green at 310-508-5237 or [email protected].

July 13PSSA Speaker Series

Rob Wyman, a US Coast Guard reserve offi cer attached to Sector San Diego, will be the guest speaker at the Pacifi c Singlehanded Sailing Association membership meeting at 8 p.m. at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club. Rob recently came off active duty after driving 87’ patrol boats in Puget Sound covering submarine escorts, search and rescue & law enforcement. Rob is also an ex-submariner. Contact [email protected] for more info.

OngoingSailing Singles of

Southern CaliforniaSailing 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 member’s Boats. Catalina Island trips and special events are also planned. 310-822-0893 or email: [email protected] www.sailingsinglesofsoutherncalifornia.com

Marina Sunday Sailing ClubSince 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 member’s 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 or visit www.marinasinglesailors.org

Single Mariners Meeting Social meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Pacifi c Mariners Yacht Club on 13915 Panay Way in Marina del Rey. Meeting donation is $7.00, which includes a light buffet dinner. At these meetings, skippers and crew sign up for day sails. On sailing days the Single Mariners meet at 9:30 a.m. for 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 more info call 310-289-3338.

Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and a light dinner is served. Each meeting features a guest speaker discussing their adventures and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all skill levels to join. Its programs, include day sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and the northern Channel Islands, For membership information contact Sandy Penrod. at [email protected] or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.

Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay, Owners of Catalina Yachts

Join 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 to 7:30 and our main event after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of Catalinas. For more info email [email protected].


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In the wake of more recent sea lion shootings, OceanMammals.net has launched a campaign to raise funds by selling stickers that read “Don’t Shoot Sea Lions”.

The organization is sympathetic to the frustrated fi sherman’s plight when aggressive sea lions muscle in on their catch, but look to fi nd solutions that would assist both parties above and below the waterline.

Their plan is to network with fi shermen and biologists while testing various ideas that might end the schism between man and pinniped.

The organization points out that while there are dog whistles for dogs, and electronic devices to shoo away garden moles, that there must be a sea lion “frequency.

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I met these two guys at a wood shop in Marina del Rey. They were looking for the sail maker who’s loft was upstairs. I asked them what they wanted him for and they told me they wanted to talk to someone about sailing. I told them I was a sailor and maybe could help out. They said they had bought a boat on Craigslist, and they were going to sail it to Santa Cruz.

I informed them that sailing to Santa Cruz is not easy, as it is normally upwind from Southern California and that most sailors use the “iron genny” for this particular passage! I fi gured out pretty fast they were clueless. I told them they might consider taking some sailing classes before embarking on such a trip and advised them to have the boat and it’s gear looked at by someone who was knowledgeable before taking off. They left the shop - nice enough guys - I fi gured they would wake up from their pipe-dream and truck the boat up there.

Low and behold I was woken up on Monday morning by a radio report about two missing men who bought a sailboat on a whim who were headed for Monterey Bay. I knew instantly it was them. I got out a recent phone book to call the Coast Guard - there were three numbers in the government listings. The fi rst number was for the Regional Exam Center, the second was for the Marina del Rey Patrol Boat (Halibut) 82338 and the third, of course, was for the USCG Motion Picture - TV Liaison (on Wilshire Blvd, I’m sure every city has the one of these offi ces.

I chose the middle number, called and got a recording that said they were on patrol (probably out looking for the missing yahoos) and if it is an emergency call this number. I jotted down the number although I remember thinking that it was not really and emergency, I just wanted to let them know that I had seen the guys and offer what little information I had. I did recall telling the guys there were two ways to get to Santa Cruz under sail, either short tack the coastline, or head way out to lay line and tack for home. So I decided it was an emergency, better call and let them know to expand the search area!

So I call the emergency line, and get “sorry you have reached a number that is disconnected or is no longer in service” Maybe I jotted it down incorrectly...nope that was the correct number to call in case of emergency.

OK fi re up the computer, I will get to the bottom of this. I found the USCG has a great web site, especially if you want to join, or are into Homeland Security, but not if you need to get in touch with a USCG station. It took me ten minutes to fi nd a number that worked. I got in touch with L.A./LB Search and Rescue and they took my information. I asked about the disconnected number and he told me it had been changed about a year ago when they merged call centers. I suggested that he might want to contact the crew of the Halibut and let them know. Anyway all was good in the end, the yahoos were found before sunset and I had decent story to add to my repertoire.

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A potential MPA OCS is currently working with other organizations in efforts to establish Santa Monica Bay as a new Marine Protected Area (MPA). The MLPA (Marine Life Protection Act) requires the State of California to revaluate existing MPAs and, hopefully, design new ones. These MPAs are developed on a regional basis and with specifi c goals in mind. To implement MPAs, the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (MLPA Initiative) is working with the available scientifi c data, scientist advice, resource managers, stakeholders and members of the public. The opinion of the public is particularly important during this process. Anybody can get involved in making Santa Monica Bay a MPA, including direct communication with regional stakeholder members, attendance at public meetings and/or by providing input on public documents and MPA proposals as they are developed. To fi nd out about public meetings: www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/meetings_sc.asp, www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/ www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/> and [email protected]. To learn more about Marine Protected Areas: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/intro.asp.

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Word has it that there is new stewardship for the local MDR WaterBus. The folks from the Hornblower have supposedly taken the reigns of the program and will be adding four new boats with their tried and tested skippers at the helm(s) of the boats. It’s still only a buck for a one-way trip to any of seven locations around the marina.

The taxi stops are at Fisherman’s Village, Burton Chace Park, Waterfront Walk (at the fi re station), Mother’s Beach, Dolphin Marina, Esprit 1, and Marina Harbor on Tahiti.

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This past month the 5th Annual, Lido 14, Fleet 2 Invitational was held by the South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club. Eighteen Lidos shared the main channel with both local racers and visiting boats from Mission Bay and Long Beach all competing hard. Steady breeze and square courses made for close competition as evidenced by the top three boats in the A fl eet all within a point of each other until the end of the last race.

The B Fleet all carried GPS transponders and after racing were able to compare their tracks for each race on the KATTACK race tracking program on the big screen at the club. The whole system donated by Open Sailing.

Mark Ryan and crew John McKielski, recognizable by the silly hats from Alamitos Bay Yacht Club won the A fl eet. 2nd place went to Susie Taylor and Werner Horn from California YC, 3rd place was Kelly Cantley and Kevin Thomas from SCCYC.

B Fleet winners were Tracey Kenney and John Richardson from SCCYC. 2nd place in the Bs went to Erik and Davis Bakker a father son team from ABYC and 3rd place to Charles and Joanna Smith from SCCYC. The Bakkers also won the top rookie prize, for best fi nish of all the B fl eeters who’ve been in the boat for less than a year.

Trophies and door prizes were generously

donated by the following sponsors: Annapolis Performance Sailing, Double Wave, Open Sailing, Quantum Sails, Red Pennant, Sailing Supply, Ullman Sails, West Marine and W.D. Schock Corp.

SCCYC will be hosting a few more Lido 14 events this summer. On June 21st the club will be “Open”. Visitors can meet some club members and take a test ride on a Lido. The re-inauguration of the Single Handed Lido Race on July 25th and later in the summer the club hosts the Outlook Trophy. The Outlook draws many Lidos and is open to all center board and multi hull boats under 20 feet. The Outlook, which will be held on August 23 rd, is a 14 mile race in small boats in the ocean for skippers and crews that are not afraid of getting wet.

For more information about Lido Sailing in Marina del Rey contact Kelly Cantley at [email protected], or visit the club web site www.SCCYC.org.

5TH ANNUAL LIDO INVITATIONAL

Mark Ryan and crew John McKielski were the winning team (A Fleet) for the Lido 14, Fleet 2 Invitational


Three Men in a Boat

t all started with an ad in The Mariner….“Wanted, sailing companions to share charter of a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands” I had been there many times but this time I was on my own and wanted to get a

group together. Two adventurous sailors from Marina del Rey, Rudy Pel and Al Broadhurst, answered my ad and we decided to charter a Beneteau 32’ from Conch Charters, Tortola.

The Virgin Islands are a group of islands near Puerto Rico. They are divided into the American and British Islands. Sometimes known as the cruising capital of the world, there are numerous boat charter companies. All of the islands are only a short distance apart and navigation is usually by line of sight. There are hundreds of anchorages and beaches, none more than a few miles apart. By agreement between the U.S. and the U.K., American currency is used and you drive on the left side of the street on both the American and British side. Interestingly, this is the only British possession where you fi nd postage stamps in Her Majesty’s name with the denomination in U.S. dollars and cents. Although it’s easy to cross over, you must clear customs and immigration each time. For this trip, we decided to stay on the British side.

There are two ways to get to Tortola. One is to fl y to Beef Island Airport in Tortola by way of Puerto Rico. The other is to fl y to St. Thomas on the American side and take a one hour ferry to Tortola. This is without doubt the most convenient and most interesting way.

The ferry is a wonderful way to make your acquaintance with the Islands. You leave the dock in St. Thomas and go past many small islands, viewing sail and power boats and occasionally an inter-island freighter. The trip takes you through “The Narrows” between St. John (US) and Great Thatch (U.K.). The ferry seems to have only two speeds, idle and full throttle and can be somewhat exciting at times. After The Narrows, you cruise along the coast of Tortola to Road Town, center of Tortola and home to several charter companies. A fi ve minute taxi ride takes you to Conch Charters home base.

Conch Charters has boats ranging from 32 foot monohulls to very large catamarans that boast room for more than eight passengers. I’ve never sailed one that big but would love to get the opportunity someday.

We checked out our fl oating home. It had two cabins, an extra bunk in the salon, roller furling jib and in-mast furling main (which I fell in love with during the trip). There was an electric anchor windlass and a lovely RIB dinghy with an 8-HP Mercury. The dinghy was especially important on a trip like this. We used it every day.

After checking out the boat, we went to the supermarket for provisioning and fi nally got away for a leisurely sail to our fi rst anchorage. We stopped at the bight of Norman Island, picked up a mooring and made ourselves fast for the night then took the dinghy over to the fl oating restaurant, the William

Three Marina del Rey Boaters Make for the Virgin Islands

Continued on page 22

Story and Photos by Vic Berman

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Al Broadhurst at the wheel of the chartered Beneteau 32’. Rudy Pel (left) and Vic Berman.


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his will be the last article in The Mariner about Zac Sunderland while he is still at sea. With some luck the next write-up will be about a seventeen year old sailor

who went around the world alone and came back the youngest to ever accomplish it. Currently, the young but now omni-experienced sailor is in Mexican waters making his way up the coast to Marina del Rey where he started his trek in June of 2008.

When I interviewed he and his father Laurence on a friend’s boat in late April they had just made up their minds that they would attempt the record and the little Islander 36 that would soon be named Intrepid was gutted and windowless

on the end-tie next slip over.

The father and son spoke to me with an energy and optimism not yet sapped from the tremendous work and coordination they would have to manage over the coming 45-days. Questions like “how will you handle the enormous amount of solitude?” And “who will sponsor this journey” would go unanswered because neither of them knew at the time.

And then there were questions that I didn’t want to ask because I knew the answers and I decided they didn’t matter to me. How much solo sailing have you done? Answer – not very much. How many entire oceans have you crossed? Answer – none. How much time have you spent away

from friends and family? Answer – hardly any. But in my mind to push for these answers would be only for my own purposes – a place to generate drama and confl ict in a plot. I knew others would write about the many angles in such an interesting story, but I chose to begin the media push, (a baby push I understand) with the story of a young man who is cut from another cloth. A kid that grew up with salt water running through his veins with a calm and reasonable demeaner that suited the harrowing conditions he would surely face.

“What Zac’s doing right now – he’s been in training for all his life,” said Laurence, on that April afternoon. “We came home from the hospital and brought him home to a boat. He


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While that was true, not everybody felt the teenager was vetted for the task at hand. His website boasted many ocean miles beneath his belt, but these miles were logged with a very skilled father on hand. Zac was given tremendous responsibility for a very young kid, but nothing compares with a venture like this.

In a piece by ABCNEWS, they told the story of Zac and Intrepid, but highlighted the dangers, questioned the Suderland’s parenting skills and doubted Zac’s own mental abilities.

“Teenagers often don’t yet have the brain power to weigh the consequences of big decisions such as Sunderland’s,” Dr. Elisabeth Guthrie, a pediatrician and psychiatrist at New York’s Columbia University told ABCNEWS.com. “Teenagers are still in the midst of a dynamic period in their brain development, and their

ability to make decisions. In general, teenagers are nowhere near as mature in their decision-making abilities as adults.

She continued: “Teenagers do, in general, believe that they’re much more immortal than they actually are, so they’re not necessarily good at assessing how a particular risk may pertain to them.”

But Ms. Guthrie was in all likelihood a paid pundit, not a practicing practitioner or

acquaintance who knew Zac, his parents and/or his relationship to sailing. If she had, she would have known that this is no ordinary teen with some grand cockeyed idea – this was a kid who could and would face danger head on and make solid decisions time after time.

As the now 17-year-old Sunderland heads up the Pacifi c shoreline, he will soon cross the fi nish line, and in doing so, become the youngest person to ever sail around the world alone. In

the end it was a grass roots effort made possible by small company donations, private sponsors, volunteering efforts and much prayer.

As was the plan from the beginning, the Sunderland’s will be releasing a documentary and book about the historic journey. Part one is due to be released in July 2009. They are accepting preorders at the online store at www.zacsunderland.com.


here are few things more steady, consistent and reliable as the migration of the gray whale. Like an unwavering machine, the 45-foot long living trains plod relentlessly at seven-knots from their feeding grounds in Arctic waters to the warm cozy surroundings of Mag Bay in Mexico to hang out and/or give

birth. The conventional thinking for many years was that the incessant 10,000-12,000 mile migration never deviated unless there were dire circumstances, but scientists and researchers are seeing more and more that gray whale behavior is not as infl exible as was previously understood.

“That’s what we thought for the longest time,” NOAA wildlife biologist Joe Cordaro told The Mariner, “We’re fi nding out now that some of the animals stop half way through the journey and just hang out, then rejoin their fellow mates as they come back north. Some go all the way down, some are snacking on the way”

And it’s this information that brings comfort to the many residents and boaters of Marina del Rey who have been monitoring the behavior of a small gray whale that has made camp right outside the breakwall of the south entrance, staying in the area for nearly weeks, as of this writing.

At fi rst, based on general perceptions regarding gray whale migration

habits and how late in the season it is to see a gray, many assumed that this animal might have been a calf separated from his or her mother or a hurt yearling disoriented and in trouble. But according to experts, the whale is acting quite normally, albeit in a precarious location.

“This is all normal behavior for a gray whale to fi nd a place to hang out for a while – feed off the bottom, rub its belly on the bottom,” said Peter Wallerstein of Marine Animal Rescue (MAR) who has been witnessing local marina mammal activity for over 20 years. “Only problem with this whale is the location – right in the middle of lots of boating traffi c, which we’re worried about.”

While the whale was spending a good amount of time in the shallow waters off of Dockweiler beach, the animal was also traveling miles out, but always returning. It’s speculated that the whale found a spot that suited his/her purposes and was probably just enjoying itself.

“This is actually the third whale this year that has gone into a marina,” Cordaro said. “I think it was back in March or April, we had a whale that stayed in the Santa Barbara harbor for two weeks and a few weeks after that we had one in San Diego that stayed for a couple of weeks.”

Stopping By...A Young Gray Whale Makes Camp Outside of the Marina del Rey Harbor

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Cordaro says that for a whale of this age, which he guesses is a yearling or older based on its 30-feet length and amount of barnacles, the reason for its gravitation to a particular area might not necessarily be related to a food source, but rather curiosity. He says that young animals often fi nd “nooks and crannies” where they explore and perhaps fi nd some sort of comfort in.

For Wallerstein, the concern is that this doesn’t turn into any kind of a rescue situation based on the whale’s proximity to the harbor entrance/exit. He made daily trips to verify its position and contacted the prevalent agencies to stand by and help.

“I’ve been in contact with Coast Guard and their doing boater alerts on the radio, so we hope we can get boaters to be careful going in and out of there,” Wallerstein said. “And also we don’t want party boats stopping, hanging out and watching them – that’s going to cause a problem.”

He continued: “We want people to stay away from the whale – let it be and don’t try and alter its natural behavior.”

Federal regulation mandates that people stay 300 yards from a swimming whale, but that is obviously diffi cult if the whale remains close to a harbor entrance. Wallerstein asks boaters that they restrain themselves from following the whale or any other behavior that might make it uncomfortable.

According to Cordaro gray whales will often behave in ways that might surprise people. There have been many recorded instances of these whales being in water far more shallow than one would think safe. And it’s supposed their reasoning might be for curiosity and possibly recreation.

“During the migration we’ve had grays actually into the surf-line. People would frantically call saying ‘the whales going to strand’, but they’re not. Some of them are checking for food and others are just frolicking and they go back out.”

For this visitor, both Wallerstein and Cordaro agree that there is nothing to be alarmed about and they urge that boater’s be respectful if they fi nd themselves nearby the animal.

Interestingly, as it might very well turn out, this young leviathan might well be something of a celebrity. According to Cordaro, this whale could be the last gray whale in California.

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Even I forget to remember the simple stuff from time to time. This is a check list I have used on my boat and as a teaching aid for students of my coastal cruising class for many years .

The fi rst list should be reviewed anytime you take your boat out. The second, expanded list, should be used when you’re cruising overnight.

Primary Vessel Check List

1. Check engine cooling water (coolant) level and that intake thru-hull is open. Check your fuel/water separator fi lter for water - drain if necessary.

2. Visually inspect engine cooling water fi lter for obstructions, and check belts, hoses, fuel lines. This is best done with the engine not running - after this brief inspection, start the engine and look and listen for anything out of the ordinary. Have a crew member check the wet exhaust and be sure that there is suffi cient raw water being pumped out. Remember to look beneath the engine for drips and leaks as well. A clean engine bed will tell you instantly if there is a leak of any kind - one that is awash and slimy with water and oil...well, not so much. (Ditto ‘All the Above’ if you have a gen-set)

3. Be sure M.O.B. ring is on mount, life jackets accessible and lifelines are secure. Tell your passengers where they are stowed and explain how to use them.

4. Stow all loose gear. Properly stow hatch boards and covers. Detach shore power.

5. Be sure head bowl is set on “Dry Bowl” and is empty. If not, water may siphon back into the

head and cause much mischief. Some boats, without a vented loop may require closing of the thru-hull fi tting

6. Check running rigging for obvious frays, wear or tangles.

7. Check bilge and bilge pump operation.

8. Check weather if you haven’t already done so. Weather Ch. 1 or 7 (WX-1 WX-7). Now, as simple as this sounds, it has actually become time consuming and tedious over the past few years. I have waited for over an hour, on many occasions, while the automated voice drones on about crop frost warnings in the San Joaquin Valley, blowing tumble weeds in Palmdale, air quality in downtown Los Angeles - topped off by a recap of yesterday’s weather. The “Marine Weather” often “isn’t”. They need to invent a VHF that automatically captures/records the local marine forecast and eliminates the fl otrsam and jetsam of shore-side meteorology. Ken Englert are you listening?

9. Start the engine and let it idle for a few moments before casting off dock lines.

10. Check your engine fuel level. Know your tank capacity and engine’s consumption. Keep the tank topped off to prevent algae growth and water accumulation.

Additional Items If Cruising

1. Fill water tanks. Don’t assume they are full - check them by fi lling until water fl ows from the overfl ow vent. Be sure your fresh water pressure pump(s) are operational. Things get dirty and smelly pretty quick without freshwater

- check the system. Tell your guests not to leave the faucets dripping. Explain to them that the boat is not attached to a water main. If they still don’t get it just tell them that Al Gore would be pleased if they conserved water.

2. Check for stove fuel, propane (for BBQ), engine fuel log or gauge and engine oil level. You should have at least one quart of spare engine oil on board.

3. Check VHF radio, running lights, ground tackle, GPS and all other electronics. Be sure at least one other crew member knows how to use the VHF, autopilot and basic engine operation.

4. Secure dinghy, outboard, oars and fuel. Do not tow in winds over 15 knots or in rough seas.

5. Dog down all ports and hatches.

6. Check battery level with your voltmeter. Monitor use with amp meter. Run the engine at approximately. 1200 RPM’s for 30 minutes in the morning and the same in the afternoon or evening. If you are moving, under power to another anchorage then extra charging is usually not necessary. The biggest battery draw aboard a cruising sailboat is usually refrigeration. Bring bags of crushed ice along for drinks and to supplement and cooling - taking some of the load off the refer. Shut the refer down overnight. Check and charge your spare, emergency “jumper-pack - jump-start” pack. These things can really make the difference between waiting hours for Vessel Assist or getting you back in action - fast!

7. Visually inspect standing rigging. Broken

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wire (even one strand), cracked or damaged turn buckles means you cancel your trip. If you notice a cotter pin or split-ring lying on deck - don’t assume it fell from heaven - fi nd out why it’s there and where it came from.

8. Have paper charts or chart guide to back up your GPS,

9. File a “fl oat plan” with someone you trust and call them when you arrive. Explain to them what to do if you don’t call.

10. Check batteries in handheld electronics; cell phones, GPS, VHF etc. Also, have plenty of fl ashlights and spare batteries.

11. If you are sailing at night be sure to attach a whistle and fl oat light (strobe) to your man overboard gear.

12. In foul weather deck - crew in lifejackets and tethered. A single night-watch crew member never leaves the cockpit without being tethered or notifying another crew member.

Return Procedures And Clean Up

I know your tired, but trust me this is the best time to clean up the boat - unless you have a boat maintenance team coming down Monday morning...if not, get cracking.

1. Remove personal gear that goes home. Don’t leave those dirty underwear in the locker - they won’t smell any better a month later.

2. Note trip in “Ship’s Log” and list any issues, problems etc...most boats compile a substantial “Honey Do” list after a long weekend at the island. Prioritize it - A, B, C,...

3. Clean boat in and out. Use a vac on the interior cushions and cabin sole - then get down on hands and knees with a spray bottle and a roll of paper towels - don’t forget the heads...they have a habit of reminding you of their neglect.

4. Replace covers and return winch handles and any other equipment to their proper places.

5. Secure dock power, sheets, halyards, furling line, boarding gates and check/secure/adjust spring and dock lines.

6. Clean/fl ush and secure dinghy and outboard. While fl ushing, turn off the outboard’s fuel

pet cock and run the fuel out of the carburetor. Starting will be much easier next time if you do.

7. If returning from Catalina, allow at least two hours for off loading and clean up of boat - three hours is probably more realistic. If you have kids “helping” you fi gure on six hours for a proper clean up.

8. While the hose is draped over the deck, refi ll the water tanks.

9. Before returning to MDR please be sure to pump out holding tank offshore (three miles minimum) or use pump-out at fuel dock (cost) or Burton Chase Park dock pump-out (free).

10. Top off fuel tanks if needed.

11. Check bilge again.

12. If at Catalina, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN IN WINDS OVER 20 KNOTS, HIGH SEA CONDITIONS OR FOG WITH VISIBILITY UNDER 1.5 MILES. Doesn’t matter how important Monday morning meeting is - in reality it isn’t - stay alive - prioritize!

Catalina Crossing Notes

1. Watch for shipping traffi c. Remember, those ships are moving fast. Know where the shipping lanes are and when you are clear of them.

2. Take a bearing on the ship to see if it’s constant...bearing constant = collision.

3. Use GPS with charts...there are hazards to navigation at the island!

4. If the wind is 15 knots plus reef! Big waves/swell - life jackets! Lash and stow loose gear. Remember, if you’re thinkin’ about putting a reef in - that means you should have done it 15 minutes earlier.

5. If wind is light, but favorable, use main to give motor an extra “push”...trim to your course (point of sail). Drop sails in calm water before you pick-up mooring or return to slip.6. Keep your boat neat and squared away...act like a sailor - be prepared.


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s water temps rise, all sorts of goodies start making their way back into the bay. While it’s not tuna time yet, nor mako – it is thresher theason, I mean thresher theason...anyway it’s now warm enough out there to look for what’s becoming a great fi sh to target. Threshers are relatively plentiful (although some believe it should be catch and release game), great action on the end of the line and very tasty.

So what’s the who, whats and where-fors when it comes to threshers? Well, as stated earlier, they seem to like water temps in the mid to high sixties and the water a little bit murky. So right around now is a good time. Another cool thing about thresher fi shing is its

versatility. They’re size range, anywhere from a few feet to over 20, is big enough to present legit challenges, but small enough to be manageable on small boats and short-handed circumstances. Lots of guys fi sh them from the tight confi nes of plastic kayaks and there’s fi shermen snagging them off the piers of Malibu as well. It’s been documented that smaller juveniles stay closer to shore, so it’s also possible to head out a bit and hook into a bigger animal. The largest thresher on record, according to Wild Life Extra, was 1,122 pounds, caught in British waters.

For around these parts, the recommended rig is 40 pound test line (at least), a wire leader with hooks 4/0 or larger and bait should be whole fi sh like mackerel, squid, sardine or anchovy. It’s good to understand that these fi sh don’t hunt like mako – using their impeccable senses, vision and speed to overpower their prey, instead they have a very unique method of corralling their targets into bait balls and with the use of their oversized tails, they stun the smaller fi sh. According to www.sharktrust.org, an organization dedicated to promoting the study, management and conservation of sharks:

“[They] have developed an unusual method of hunting. Working either alone or in small groups they bunch up small to medium sized schooling fi sh then stun and disorientate them using their tails. The sharks then simply take the helpless fi sh. Similar behavior has been recorded in whales, dolphins and some other fi sh. However, none of these are so highly adapted to this method of feeding.”

The power of these athletic sharks must be respected according to Dennis Spike founder of Kayakfi shing.com. Spike is a venerable expert on threshers based on his time and success fi shing them all over So cal from his kayak.

“Even a small tired thresher can be a handful, given the slightest burst of energy. That is when teamwork and a good release tool is crucial. A thick broomstick with a small caribeener fastened to the end is inexpensive and easy to make. Popping the hook free is often enough to awaken a sleeping thresher. Once the hook is out, within a split second, send the shark into the water and mind that tail! If the hook is buried, there is no problem positioning the shark’s mouth away from you and cutting the line up close with nippers. Holding on to that tail really takes away the shark’s leverage and an safe release is easily done.

Spike continued: “During the course of the year certain tight inshore areas are polluted with calved and juvenile threshers (I assume) feeding on schools of bait. Unlike most sharks, the thresher gives birth to live pups. These “pups” are four to fi ve feet long at birth and only four to fi ve years old when they reach 10 feet. Since it is believed that the common thresher breeds at six to seven years old, respect must be given to the take of these ocean predators, especially when most of the sharks hooked are juveniles.”

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With warmer waters reaching the low 60s, fi shing in our local area has defi nitely improved. It’s looking good for the opener of our summer season with both thresher shark and halibut being caught in decent numbers.

Around Santa Monica Bay barracuda, sand and calico bass,and bonita have been keeping anglers busy. If you plan on trying your luck for threshers, there are a few ways to go about it. You can either slow drift with a couple of sardines or mackerel pinned on or slow troll a Rapala or two behind the boat. I like drifting because you can fi sh for halibut at the same time.

Over at the islands-both Santa Barbara and San Clemente have been kicking out both white sea bass and yellow tail in the 15 to 40 lb. range. Just look for the squid grounds.

At Catalina on the back side of the East end they are picking white sea bass up until the dark hours until grey light.

On the Bait Seine-Over at Inseine Baits Larry and Mike have cured sardines and anchovies with a few mackerel in the mix. It’s time to start looking at your water temp charts for the area you plan to fi sh. It saves gas and gives you a better chance for that trophy fi sh.

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A few years ago, a tradition was rekindled where the hottest sleds from all over Southern California meet in Marina del Rey and duke it out. High profi le legendary boats like Taxi Dancer, Ragtime, Grand Illusion and half-dozen more took the start line off the coast of Venice for a good natured, but highly competitive weekend of big-boat racing.

Prior to this weekend, Brack Duker had won the California Cup four times. The weekend of the 2009 Cal Cup he convincingly showed why.

Going into the fi nal day of racing Duker’s Holua was tied with Grand Illusion sailed by James McDowell. However, Duker won both of Sunday’s races and became the only fi ve time winner of this prestigious event. McDowell’s GI took the second spot on the podium, by winning the tie-breaker with Per Petersen’s Andrews 70, Alchemy.

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Mike George is a widely respected competitor on the Marina del Rey racing scene with many championship wins to his name. He has been more than instrumental in building the Martin 242s in becoming the largest one-design fl eet in Marina del Rey, but beyond that, George is considered simply a great sailboat racer. He recently came in second place during Cal Race Week where the 242s were holding their Pacifi c Championship. Here are a few questions put to him about what makes him successful, particularly in local waters.

Q: When it comes to speed, do you fi nd your knot-meter a valuable instrument?

George: Yes, I really keep an eye on my speed the whole time. Once I fi nd a target boat speed we adjust every time it drops.

Q: Do you fi nd the chop in Santa Monica Bay hard to drive in?

George: I grew up driving in that stuff in King Harbor so I’m sure I have had more practice than most people on the course but still I fi nd it hard.

Q. What techniques do you use to handle a choppy afternoon?

George: I use a little heel and I go up on the face and down on the

back of the wave never falling off or coming up more than two or three degrees. Then, sometimes you need to just pick the ones you can drive right through. If the waves are close together and constant it may be every forth wave. My crew also tells me when there is fl at water ahead. I really like hearing that relief is coming and I can take advantage of some pressure with no chop.

Q: Can you talk about crew work?

George: Everyone needs to know their job and do it well. [My crew keeps] a constant eye out for kelp and the team needs to be really together on downwind legs. Bow called traffi c and watches for kelp, pit person calls puffs for the spinnaker trimmer and we all collaborate on the tactics - trying to anticipate rather than react to situations. Before we get to the weather mark we decide if we’re going to jibe immediately or bare off. When we get into situations with other boats we talk about what we’re going to do before it happens. i.e., “if they tack, we tack.” “ If they jibe, we hold course” or “hold course and don’t let them jibe”

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George: I think it’s important to be patient and wait for the right shifts not just tack on every shift.

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Thornton. The Anegada conch fritters were something special. If you like it loud, there is no shortage of sound amplifying equipment on the William Thornton. Our mooring was a few hundred yards away and we heard the booming over the water for hours ‘til we went to sleep.

The following morning there was a gentle breeze and we took the dinghy to explore the caves at Norman Island, deep spaces between and under the rocks on shore just right to take the dink in. We paddled on silently in 2-3 feet of crystal water. Little fi sh, starfi sh and sea urchins were easy to see. On the way back we stopped to see the shore restaurant and gift shop. All was closed up tight. It really was off season. There was a tremendous school of fi ngerling fi sh 2-3 inches long just off the beach. Every now and then, some predator fi sh would come charging in from deeper water and cause a panic of thousands of little fi sh heading toward the beach. At this, sea birds came swooping down to join in the feast. Once again, I thought how lucky I was to have been born a person instead of a fi sh.

Next was lunch on the boat and off to Jost Van Dyke Island (approx 12 miles). As we made our way, the weather began to deteriorate. It was too windy, overcast and generally uncomfortable. We managed to anchor in 15-feet and once on shore we visited Foxy’s restaurant and bar, one of the most famous in the BVI. We found it almost deserted but still interesting. Small settlement on shore had a police station and immigration offi ce and a few stores.

The next morning we woke to a tremendous gust of wind followed by a

tropical downpour. We had planned to stop at Sandy Key, a delightful day anchorage with wonderful snorkeling and beach, but it was too rough. Because of the weather, we powered over to Cane Garden and took a mooring. Cane Garden Bay has a lovely beach bordered by palm trees and is the site of the Pusser’s rum distillery and store. We ate supper (West Indian roti wrapped with chicken, potato, and carrots) in a lovely restaurant overlooking the bay and Jost Van Dyke in the distance. As we ate, the sun came out briefl y and we saw a beautiful sunset over Jost Van Dyke where we had been the night before. However, there was a giant black cloud over the island and we could see rain falling in the distance.

Over the next few days we visited Nanny Cay, Peter Island, Beef Island, and worked our way up to Virgin Gorda and the Bitter End Yacht Club. The Bitter End Yacht Club is a destination not to be missed. It is a large hotel complex with two restaurants, a general store, souvenir shop, small boat and kayak rentals. Showers are available and it’s a wonderful place to sit around, have a drink and watch the boats and people.

On the last day we were able to sail with reefed main and jib downwind all 19 miles back to our home base. In spite of the weather, (worst I ever saw in more than a dozen trips to the VI) it was a great trip. Next time I will check out the weather in advance and hope to get in more swimming and snorkeling that the VI are famous for.

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happens then there may be a negotiation or compromise to meet these concerns and offset future repair costs after the survey. Once the buyers contingincies are released then the buyers deposit usually becomes non refundable and the closing process begins. It is also recommended to contact a documentation specialist to conduct a title search and make sure the title is free and clear of any unexpected liens prior to closing. This will also confi rm the seller’s bank payoff if applicable.

If a fi nance company is involved, when should they be approached - before an offer is accepted or after?I recommend working with a marine fi nance specialist prior or at least during the process of shopping for your boat so that you know what your qualifi cations are which may refi ne your search.

Are all marine fi nance companies pretty similar? What information is important to have when it comes to boat loans? There are many good marine fi nance companies out there, if you are not familiar with any your broker will be able to assist you. These companies like Essex, Trident, Scott, New Coast, etc. advertise in many of the boating magazines as well. You may also fi nd your credit union relationship helpful. Most likely they will require at least two years of tax returns so have that type of paperwork handy as you are ready to begin the process.

When choosing a surveyor – what questions can be asked to ensure they are qualifi ed?I recommend locating a surveyor who is accredited with either NAMS ( National Association Marine Surveyors) or SAMS ( Society Accredited Marine Surveyors) . A Your bank and/or insurance company who may ultimately need to approve your survey prior to closing will prefer these accredited associations. You may locate a surveyor worldwide through the websites of these two organizations. I recommend speaking with at least several of these accredited surveyors and asking questions pertaining to the vessel you are purchasing to discover which surveyor you are most comfortable with and most qualifi ed for your type of purchase.Should a buyer use a surveyor the broker suggests or choose a surveyor who has no relationship with the broker? Your broker may have good suggestions


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In what order are things done when it comes to offers, sea trials, haul-outs etc?Once a buyer has chosen a vessel for purchase, an offer is made with a purchase contract accompanied by a deposit check usually in the amount of 10%. There may be counter offers and negotiation back and forth between buyer and seller. If an offer is accepted then the deposit is held in the trust account, usually pending the outcome of sea trial and surveys. There can be contingencies built into the contract for a satisfactory sea trial, marine/hull survey, mechanical survey and even fi nance. The buyer usually clears the fi nance contingency before the seller gives access to the vessel for sea trial and surveys. A prudent buyer will conduct the sea trial fi rst to see if any obvious concerns show up while operating the vessel prior to investing in the survey which is at the buyers expense. A haul out at the local boat yard during the survey is always recommended and worth the expense. Depending on the type of vessel and /or size of the deal, there may be a mechanical survey to have a mechanic examine the condition of the machinery such as the engine(s), transmission(s) and gensett(s). After the survey process, there may be unexpected defi ciencies that may arise from survey ( after all, it is a boat). If this

Captain Jonathan Grell, Commodore Yachts experienced Owner / Broker is Licensed and Bonded with the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways and currently holds a United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Masters License. Capt. Grell is an involved member of the International Order of the Blue Gavel, the Southern California Yachting Association as well as the California Yacht Brokers Association and has many years of cruising experience under his belt from Puerto Vallarta, the Sea of Cortez and the Pacifi c West Coast from the Southern tip of the Baja to San Francisco! Mostly in his 46’ Center Cockpit Cutter Rigged Ketch as well as many other Sailing Vessels and Motor Yachts.

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about local surveyors but ultimately it is your responsibility as a buyer to choose a surveyor who will work for you and your interests only. Are brokers ultimately on the side of the seller since that’s where their paycheck lies?NO, in many circumstances there will be a broker acting as the buyer’s agent as well as a broker representing the seller and his listing. While it is true that the commission for any brokers involved is paid out of the seller’s proceeds, the buyer may have a broker working for them and helping them in their search for vessels.

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