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Issue #83

December 2009

M a r i n e rA Publication For Where Land Ends

www.marinermagazine.com

A M a g a z i n e F o r T h e M a r i n a d e l R e y B o a t i n g C o m m u n i t y

The

Catalina Nav Hazards

F.U.B.A.R Recap

Holiday Boat Parade Photos

More...

Heavy Weather Sailing

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The Mariner is

Editor/Publisher/Writer

Pat Reynolds

Photographs

Pat Reynolds

Columnist

Mookie

Contributors

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Richard Schaefer

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The Mariner appears on the 3rd

Friday of every month.

This issue - Dec. 18 - Jan. 15

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FROM THE EDITOR

WHATS INSIDE

Thanks for picking it up!

Cover: Wave Wall by Pat Reynolds

THE D ISTURBING THOUGHTSO F PETE

Coming Events 4Coming Events 4Off The Wire 6Off The Wire 6F.U.B.A.R. Odysse y 200 9 10F.U.B.A.R. Odys se y 20 09 10Review of F.U.B.A.R. Powerboat Rally by Donna WilsonReview of F.U.B.A.R. Powerboat Rally by Donna WilsonHeavy Weather 12Heavy Weather 12Two Captains Discuss Heavy WeatherTwo Captains Discuss Heavy WeatherCata l ina Current s 1616Catalina Nav Hazards by Captain Richard Schaefer

Power ta i l s 18F.U.B.A.R. Continued

RacingRacing 2020Chistmas Boat Parade 22Chis tm as Boat Parade 22Ask the Expert s - Wood Work 23Ask the Expert s - Wood Work 23Ask Mookie 24Ask Mook ie 24Classifi eds 26Classifi eds 26

The Mariner

One time I snorted a tablet ofAlkaSeltzer, shot myself in the foot witha BB gun and actually ran on top ofthe water across the channel

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Everyone thought I had Superpowers!

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But I dont need that kind of responsibility

The Disturbing Thoughts of Pete

The beauty of publishing your own magazine is that you can try

stuff out and no one can tell you, hey man...thats a terrible idea.

Hmmm, now that I think about it, maybe thats actually whats wrong

with publishing ones own magazine. Anyway, I always wanted to

take a crack at a comic strip - here it is...the debut of The Disturbing

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December 26

Fishermans Vi l lage WeekendConcert - L .A. Cat

Live jazz, Latin, R&B, Pop, Blues concerts

outdoors in the plaza near the lighthouse, every

Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. 1-4

p.m. (2-5 p.m. summer). Free.

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Fishermans Vi l lage WeekendConcert - Susie Hansen Lat in Jazz

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Live jazz, Latin, R&B, Pop, Blues concerts

outdoors in the plaza near the lighthouse, every

Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. 1-4

p.m. (2-5 p.m. summer). Free.

December 31

New Year s Eve F i rewor ks

Fireworks shot above the Marina light up the

sky just before midnight! Best viewing at

Burton Chace Park and Fishermans Village.

Hotels, restaurants, clubs and cruise companies

offer a dazzling array of special packages and

programs for New Years Eve celebrations. 310-

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New Year s Eve Concer t at T heWater f ron t Restauran t

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VIP tickets include buffet dinner at $50 per

person. The main restaurant will also be serving

a prix fixe menu with jazz singer Ariana Savalas

at 6 p.m. Call 310 448 8900 for more info.

December 31st

New Years Eve Celebration at Two Harbors

What better way to ring in the New Year than

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December 31st

37th Annual New Year s Eve Galaa t Ava lon

Dance in the new year at this black-tie optional

event in the world famous Casino Ballroom.

Packages including accommodations, round

trip transportation and entrance to the gala are

available now. Contact 800-626-1496 for more

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January 13

2010 Sta te o f the Bay Repor t

The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission

is releasing the 2010 State of the Bay Report

and hosting a one-day conference to examine

the health of the Bays natural habitats and

resources, measure progress made, and discuss

challenges ahead, as identified in the Report.

The conference will feature guest speakers,

discussion panels, and various sessions. Hilton

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information call 310-216-9826 or 213-576-6639

or visit the website www.santamonicabay.org

January 28

Cal i forn ia Yacht Club Luncheon

Coast Guard LtJg Charles Paris will comment

on his experiences in commanding the Marina

del Rey home-ported USCGC Halibut. LtJg

Paris will cover what boaters can do to better

enjoy the upcoming yachting season, improve

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open to all sailing enthusiasts from the LA area.

We meet twice monthly, at 7 p.m. at the Marina

Venice Yacht Club, 4333 Admiralty Way located

at the Marina City Club West Tower in Marina

del Rey. There is a $10 Meeting donation per

person that includes a light Dinner. Drinks are

available at a full bar at reasonable prices. Club

members will meet and socialize with sailboat

owners and can arrange for sails in Santa

Monica Bay. After sailing, club members canenjoy wine and cheese parties or full dinners

on members Boats. Catalina Island trips and

special events are also planned. (310) 822-0893

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Marina Sunday Sai l ing Club

Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers

and crew in a friendly social environment for

daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to

Catalina and other destinations. We meet on

the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the

patio at Burton Chace Park under the Club

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

Continental breakfast and socializing. We hold

a brief business meeting and then head out for

an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which

we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks

and more socializing. Visitors are welcome

and may attend two meetings free. No prior

sailing experience is necessary. Married people

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Single Mar iners Meet ing

Social meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and

3rd Thursday of each month at Pacific Mariner

Yacht Club on 13915 Panay Way in Marina de

Rey. Meeting donation is $7.00, which include

a light buffet dinner. At these meetings, skipper

and crew sign up for day sails. On sailing

days the Single Mariners meet at 9:30 a.m. fo

breakfast at the Marina del Rey Hotel on 13534

Bali Way, spend the afternoon sailing and then

return to the docks for a wine and cheese social

Novices are welcome and encouraged. For moreinfo call (310) 289-3338.

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Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month a

the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club

13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The

meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a socia

hour, and a light dinner is served. Each meeting

features a guest speaker discussing their adven

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CORONA DEL MAR, Calif.---The Balboa Yacht Club today announced new dates for its 2010 Corona del Mar to Cabo San Lucas Race. The race wil

start one week later than initially scheduled on Friday, March 26, for smaller boats and Saturday, March 27, for the larger premier classes.

Awards will be presented in Cabo San Lucas on Thursday, April 1. The new dates were selected to allow participants to do as much racing in Mexico

as possible by avoiding a conflict with the MEXORC regatta and also allowing the boats enough time to return north for the start of the Newport to

Ensenada Race on April 23.

The Cabo Race has become a major West Coast event and we want to keep the race open to as many boats as possible, race chair Paul Loubet said.

Loubet also indicated that the race is in final stages of being able to announce a major sponsorship deal, which will create an even greater experience

for the racers. There were 37 starters two years ago, and Balboa YC has already received interest from more than 25 boats, indicating that the final entry

list will top 40.

The list includes some notables. There is Sabrina, Chris Calkins 50-year-old wooden 50-footer from San Diego that in 2008 was the overall winner on

corrected handicap time under all three systems employed in the race---PHRF, IRC and ORR---and also the first to finish in Class D.

Another wooden boat is Chris Welshs much traveled, 45-year-old Spencer 65,Ragtime, overall winner of the 2008 Los Angeles to Tahiti Race and afew months later winner of its division as the only American entry in the Sydney-Hobart Race. Also, there is radio talk hostess Dr. Laura Schlessinger

sailing her J/125, Warrior.

The deadline for entries is Feb. 1. Early entrants will receive a discount on their fees. Complete information, Notice of Race and entry information can

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One reviewer called The Cove, a documentary

about a specific cove in Taiji, Japan, where

approximately 23,000 dolphins are killed every

year, one of the most powerful, heartfelt, and

important nature documentaries hed ever

seen. Rotten Tomatoes called The Cove an

astounding piece of investigative journalismwith the heart of an action thriller.

The Cove is about a group of fishermen in

Taiji, Japan who, driven by a multi-billion

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., - More ethanol in the

nations gasoline supply? Not just yet, said the

Environmental Protection Agency on Monday

when it announced it will delay making a

decision on a waiver requested by the pro-

ethanol lobbying group Growth Energy to

increase the amount of ethanol in gas beyond

the current 10% level. However, the countrys

largest recreational boating organization says it

remains concerned that the EPA said that it will

review initial findings on testing of mid-level

ethanol blends in newer automobiles before

revisiting the waiver possibility in mid-2010.

Boat Owners Association of The United States

(BoatU.S.) says that the harm already inflicted

on boat owners when ethanol in gasoline wasincreased to 10% (E10) several years ago

should be a concern for regulators as they

debate the effect of higher ethanol blends in all

gas-powered vehicles and equipment - not just

automobiles.

Waiting for the data is a step in the right

direction, said BoatU.S. Vice President

of Government Affairs Margaret Podlich.

However, focusing on automobiles leaves

out millions of other gas-powered engines. If

you own a lawn mower, chain saw, all-terrain

vehicle, generator, or boat, I would be veryconcerned over the costs to repair or replace

those items after using higher levels of ethanol

gas. Additionally, the possibility of selling gas

with different amounts of ethanol content at

the pump raises significant infrastructure and

consumer education concerns, she added.

Ethanol came into widespread use as a

oxygenate or combustion enhancer after a

previous additive, MTBE, was identified as a

carcinogen. However, many boaters were caught

off guard as the level of ethanol, also an effective

solvent, was increased in the nationwide fuel

supply to 10%, or E10, with little notice. This

introduction of E10 damaged boat fuel system

components such as gas tanks, fuel lines and

seals, and caused some catastrophic engine

failures while boaters were forced to pick up the

tab for expensive repairs.

When ethanol fuel is stored for several months,

it can attract moisture and phase separate into

different solutions of low octane gas and water

that will not burn properly, if at all. Storageis not an issue with cars as most Americans

regularly fill their tanks. However, would your

emergency generator start when you need it?

asks Podlich.

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

has also raised concerns about higher levels

of ethanol and the lack of independent testing.

The accelerated deterioration and failure of fuel

system components, ethanols affect on clean air

devices, and level of risk for fire and explosion

in the recreational boat fleet are cited.

We strongly encourage the EPA to use the next

six months to consider the effects of higher

ethanol blends on all gas powered engines, and

not on just new products. Americans deserve to

know if all of their gas-powered engines will

run reliably and safely on this proposed new

fuel, said Podlich.

An Ethanol Lobby Solution?

One solution proposed by Growth Energy -- tha

seems to acknowledge that not all gas engines

may be suitable for higher blends of ethanol ga

-- is to make available two different blends of

ethanol fuel at the fuel pump. BoatU.S. believe

that offering two blends of ethanol gas is neither

practical nor realistic.

Having an additional type of higher ethano

fuel available would require new gas pumps

and possibly storage tanks, and would cause

significant customer confusion and misfueling

There is no federal requirement to label gas

pumps -- consumers in some states dont know

what they are buying now, so how are they

expected to make the right choice if there areeven more options available in the future?

questions Podlich.

BoatU.S. supports a common-sense approach

to the use of alternative fuels as a way for the

nation to diversify its sources of energy. The

Association is part of a coalition of 46 motor

sports, environmental, food and citizen advocate

groups under the banner followthescience.org

BoatU.S. is also member of AllSAFE the Alliance

for a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment.

The association urges anyone concerned aboua higher percentage of ethanol in gasoline and

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Note to West Coast sailors: Still

kicking yourselves for missing last

springs 62nd Newport to Ensenada

International Yacht Race when a

moderate but steady breeze for the

ages swept the fleet all 125.5 nautical

miles on a direct track to the finish

and left most of the weekend to

party?

Keep the faith. There is only hope of

another dream breeze that brought

Doug Bakers Magnitude 80 a

race record of 10 hours 37 minutes

50 seconds and Cleve Hardakers

humble Sojourn, a Catalina 30 from

San Diego, the PHRF overall prizeon handicap time, but the onshore

fun is guaranteed.

Entries for the 63rd worlds largest international yacht race starting Friday,

April 23, will be open in early January. Registration, including payment of

entry fees, will be available online at www.nosa.org.

The boat names of those who enter

before Jan. 31 will be listed at no

charge on the races commemorativ

poster. Also, a name will be drawn

from each weeks entries to receive a

gift from West Marine.

Like other major sailing events in the

early days of the recession last year

the usual N2E turnout of four to five

hundred boats slipped to 270 entrie

and 260 starters, but only three failed

to finish by 4 p.m. Saturday after a

single night at sea, leaving the rest of

the weekend to enjoy the hospitality

of the colorful seaside pueblo.

Like last year, non-sailors also may

join in the fun by opting for a Carnival Cruise ship, tour buses or persona

ground transportation.

The U.S. now requires a passport for re-entry, but to increase speed

efficiency and security when crossing international borders by land or sea

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he biannual F.U.B.A.R. (Fleet

Underway To Baja Rally) Odyssey

drew 42 boats to the host club, San

Diego Yacht Club, to start the rally

on Saturday, November 14. The send off party

at SDYC packed the club with participants,

friends, family and supporters. Enjoying the

Mexican music and Folkloric Dancers was

Jorge Gamboa, Director of Mexico Tourism

and our major sponsor, who arrived with

nice, navy blue, embroidered jackets for all

the participants, which were very welcome,

as it was quite chilly until we were more thanhalf way down the Baja peninsula.

This award-winning event was conceived by

Bruce Kessler, who chaired the first rally in

2007, with the Del Rey Yacht Club as the host

club. The concept of the event is to take a fleet of

powerboats from San Diego to La Paz, Mexico,

escorted by vessels manned by experienced

skippers and with key support people aboard

such as mechanics, doctors, paramedics and

boat manufacturers. Safe routes were pre-

planned and a weather routing service was hired

to oversee the entire trip. We have had perfect

weather for both the 2007 and 2009 events.

Most people dont realize that this event is

rotated among three yacht clubs and is run every

two years. Long Beach Yacht Club will host the

next F.U.B.A.R. rally in 2011. Any proceeds

from the event are to be used for the benefit of

the host yacht clubs Junior Program. In 2007,

the proceeds from the event totaled $56,340 and

was set up as an endowment for the DRYC

Junior Program. In 2009, the proceeds are

not as yet calculated but are expected to be

about the same to benefit the SDYC Junio

Program.

The rally includes stops in seven ports and

three overnight runs. Roy and I were aboard

the lead escort vessel Kachina, a 72 Wes

Bay SonShip, owned by Jim and Charlotte

Mashburn. Also with us was Val Farrell, the

Co-Chairman, and Woody Hunt, the Vice

Commodore of SDYC. Vals wife, DeeGeeFarrell joined us in Cabo for the last two

legs.

Our first leg to Ensenada was 64 nm and we

arrived at Hotel Corral Marina before noon

Thirty-two of our boats were in slips at Hote

Corral Marina and 10 boats were at Cruiseport

The events in Ensenada included fueling 39

boats, a trip to Costco for provisions, and a wine

tour. A welcome dinner was provided by Hote

Corral, Cruiseport and Baja Naval.

F.U.B.A.ROdyssey 2009

By Donna Wilson & Roy Wilson

A view from Casa de los Suenos looking out at the F.U.B.A.R. fleet.

Photos by Donna Wilson

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We settled into a routine as we headed out to

Turtle Bay, our first overnight passage of 282

nm. Our watch system allowed all of us to stand

a watch with each person on the boat. As thelead escort vessel, we attempted to arrive in

port ahead of most of the other boats and took

arrival information on VHF 69. The night was

very dark, new moon, but the sky was clear and

beautiful with stars. More than half of the boats

had AIS (Automatic Identification System) so we

were able to see the AIS boats on our Nobeltec

navigation program which complemented our

radar screen. We opted to go outside Cedros

Island, but

the suggested

routes included

waypoints both

inside and outside.

The fishermen

in our group

told stories of

numerous lobster

pots on the inside

of Cedros.

In Turtle Bay,

we were greeted

by Ruben from

Anabells. Val

had contracted for fuel for our boats with

Anabell, and he also contracted for a dinner on

shore at their modest facility. Ruben runs the

fuel barge and goes from boat to boat.Twenty

five of our boats requested fuel and purchased

about 10,000 gallons. Ruben and Anabell came

aboard Kachina to meet with Val after two days

in the bay and expressed how grateful they were

for our business. The 10,000 gallons of fuel and

the party will provide for their entire extended

family for over a year. They talked about what

else they could do for us in 2011.

We continued down the desolate coast of the

Baja Peninsula on our second overnight trip of231 nm. One of the goals of this rally is to allow

people to become more familiar and comfortable

with an overnight passage. Our next stop was in

Santa Maria, a very quiet bay, where we stayed

for one night, and Mag Bay Outfitters planned

an event on shore that evening. The next day

we moved a short 30 nm to Man-O-War Cove

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our participants.

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to make the

small restaurant

habitable for our

group. Val checked several times before the

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our group and they continually reassured him

that it would happen. Larry Lucore from the boat

Brown Eyed Girl organized a fishing tournament

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During the Thanksgiving holiday in 1970

several friends and I spent the weekend in

Catalina Island in the area of Isthmus Cove.

On that Friday afternoon, the four of us were

enjoying the relative comfort and warmth of the

small cabin on a 28- foot single engine power

boat as we rode on a mooring at Cherry Cove.

Everything was going just fine until later that

evening when we were beset with horrific windsblowing in from the east with an ever increasing

swell. Being in that cove with easterly winds

gusting to more than 60 knots, as we later found

out, was the worst place to be in a blow.

Before I elaborate on how we extricated ourselves

from that rapidly deteriorating situation, lets

spend some time discussing heavy weather

boating, including the decision making process,

how to rig your sail or powerboat for heavy seas

and winds, how to ensure the safety and well-

being of your crewmembers, and maneuvering

in rough weather.

Fall is the time of year in the Southern

California coastal areas when we are likely to

get our first big storms of the season. So what

constitutes heavy weather? For seasoned sailors

doing long distance cruising or racing, sailing

in 40 to 50 knots of wind with high seas might

be considered routine. For the average person

boating in a production sail or powerboat, I

think 25 knots of wind may be on the threshold

of heavy weather conditions in Southern

California coastal waters.

We live in a marvelous age of weather forecasting

with abundant weather resources including the

National Weather Service channels on our VHF

radios and online at: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/

lox/main.php?suite=marine . The website has all

the information that the mariner needs to plan a

voyage, including wind and wave forecasts aswell as satellite and radar information. Today

we can get a reliable seven day forecast so there

is ample time to make the right decision. If you

have any doubts about weather conditions at

the time you are ready to go, simply dont go!

It may be the safest decision that you will ever

make.

Now lets talk about how we need to rig our sail or

power vessels should we encounter unexpected

high winds and seas. In some ways, sailboats

have an advantage over power vessels in that

there are more options for rigging adjustments.Before the wind increases to an uncomfortable

level, the sail area can be reduced by reefing.

On todays production sailing vessels such as

Catalinas or Hunters the sail area is reduced

by roller furling both the main and headsails as

needed. If your sailing vessel is equipped with

this arrangement, go out and practice reducing

sail when the wind is light, and you will be better

prepared for heavy weather. Secondly, make

sure that all your ports and hatches are closed

and secure, and ensure that all gear is stowed

so that it wont come loose in rough conditions

Unsecured gear can place the boat and crew a

risk for damage and injury.

The most important asset on your boat is your

crew, and taking care of them is the mos

important job you will ever do as captain o

boat owner. So as the weather increases tel

them to don life jackets and affix safety lines oharnesses to the boat. Have your crew remain

in place as much as possible to reduce risk o

injury, and have them try to get rest in the prone

position even if sleep seems elusive. To this

end, you may need to rotate your crew more

frequently on and off watch. If part of your heavy

weather plan is not working, then make some

adjustments because there is a psychologica

value and comfort in making the decision to go

to a new plan.

For both the sailor and power boater changing

course in heavy weather is another optionInstead of beating or heading directly into rough

seas, changing your course to a more comfortable

one may get you to your destination in better

shape even though it may take you longer to do

so. The best way to maneuver a power vesse

in rough weather is to head the vessel to within

ten to fifteen degrees of the swell direction and

reduce speed to a point where you have ample

steerage but are not pounding badly. For a

sailboat, sailing a course other than beating into

the wind may be the best option so long as the

HEAVYWEATHER

With winter here, we thought it would be a good time to talk about heavier weather. The Mariner caught up with two reputable local Captains - Joe

Eve, and David Lumina to discuss their experiences in more trying times.

Captain Joel Eve

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seas are not breaking over the boat. In the very

worst of conditions, sail area can be reduced

entirely and a sea anchor deployed to add

stability to the boat. Another option if you are

not too far from land would be setting a coursefor the nearest harbor of safe refuge.

So let me review with you how we handled

that rough situation during that Thanksgiving

weekend in Catalina Island. As the wind began

to blow hard around midnight, we weighed

several options. The first option was to depart the

Cherry Cove mooring and return to the Marina

in high winds and seas. We decided against this

option because we felt that conditions would

be even worse in the channel. We made the

decision, instead, to depart the mooring and

head for some open moorings on the East sideof the Isthmus Cove where we knew we would

have more protection from the easterly wind and

waves. We found a mooring meant for a much

larger boat and decided to secure our vessel here

for the night. We then set up a watch through the

remainder of the night with our crew of four. A

day later the wind settled down enough to permit

a safe crossing back to the Marina. We learned a

couple of valuable lessons from that experience,

including a better check of the weather prior to

departure and that making quick decisions to fit

the changing conditions was the prudent course

of action.

It is critical to know the limitations of your boat

and equipment and critical to know your ownabilities and limitations when deciding where

and when to set sail. Each time you set out on

a day sail, test your furling gear, ground tackle,

and marine electronics to make sure all of them

are in good working order. Practice putting on

life jackets and safety harnesses and securing

the boats gear for rough weather. Practice

the all- important man overboard drill once

or twice per year. Practice will be your key to

successfully handling and surviving a rough

weather experience.

Captain David LumianHONOLULU TO GUAM DELIVERY

February 2, 2005 1123 hours

We were three days out of Ko Olina marina

near Honolulu. The Kona winds that pushed our

Hallberg-Rassy 39 had died out. The wind was

less than 10 knots. The weather was shifting.

The boat was sailing on a broad reach under

full main and genoa. It was raining and I was

on deck alone. I was debating whether or not to

turn on the engine.

Suddenly the leading edge of a squall engulfed

the Swedish built sailboat. The wind went from

less than 10 knots to 40 knots+ in less than a

minute! The boat started to head up. I was 380

NM from land with an out of control boat. Howdid I get myself in this mess?

Three years ago I was in Tokyo on business

I contacted a couple of Yacht Clubs to try and

get on a sailboat. A community sailing program

run by Mr. Asakawa took me cruising from the

Seabornia Yacht Club to the Atami hot spring

resort and back. Over the ensuing years we

have continued our intercontinental community

sailing passions. My Japanese friends have

visited Marina del Rey, stayed at my house and

gone daysailing, racing, and cruising. I have had

the privilege to return to Japan to teach sailingand safety. I have also taught groups of Japanese

sailors who were vacationing in Honolulu.

While in Hawaii, Mr. John J Tocuma invited me

to help him move his Hallberg-Rassy 39, Wave

Sanseii (Wave 3), from Honolulu to Guam. Hi

plan from Hawaii (21N) was to swing south o

the rhumb line and cruise through the Marshal

and Micronesian Islands (7 N) before heading

north to Guam (14 N), then on to Okinawa and

Tokyo. Would I do it?

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Hell, yes! I have always wanted to learn about

bluewater sailing. Here was my opportunity!

I agreed to go as far as Guam where another

sailor would assume my spot.

We gathered a week before departure. The crew

included owner John J Tocuma, Hideo Sugai

(a rock starJapans number one downwind

sailor who has managed winning boats in

SydneyHobart, HiloHiroshima, and many

more) and Minori Shoda (a Seabornia member).

None of them knew each other. John J had

assembled a very cool team.

Quickly the sea went from force 3 conditions

into force 89.territory. The sea turned green,

huge glassy waves formed, foam was being

lifted in streaks into the sky. It was like being

inside one of those winter wonderland domes

and someone had just shaken it!

The final evening at dinner Mr. Tocuma asked

us to sign a letter agreeing to, 1) not smoke, 2)make use of all of the boats equipment without

restriction, 3) in the event of emergency share

all personal gear as needed, 4) keep our personal

items out of the common areas and 5) in the

event of an evacuation (by raft or whatever)

that the youngest would go first. I protested. I

was the youngest but did not think that I should

have priority. I had just taken life raft training.

Shouldnt we just do it as practically as possible?

No was the answer with no explanation. I quickly

found myself getting used to this dynamic.

We left Hawaii at 1000 on January 30. Afterpouring champagne on the bow, stern, and mast

we toasted and set sail. The first half of the

voyage was over 2,000 nautical miles. We sailed

90%+ of the time dead down wind with our sails

wing and wing. The main was held in place with

two preventers. One was from the end of the

boom to the bow of the boat. The other was on

a 4:1 purchase block roved to advantage from

the vang to the deck. The genoa was poled out

with a foreguy and an afterguy. We also used

a spinnaker and a genniker. To keep the sails

balanced we would often make 20 sail changes

or more a day. An endless cycle: Reefing once,

reefing twice, changing headsails, unreefing

once, unreefing again.

I pounded on the cabin top. Help! All hands on

deck! Help! Finally Minori popped his head

out. Get Hideo! I screamed. Hideo emerged,

and without harness or PFD, walked out on

to the foredeck of the careening boat. Twenty

years as a commercialfisherman, he was well

grounded. Born on the northern most point

of the northern most main Japanese island,

he must have been born with salt water in his

veins. Calmly, quickly he took down the main

and furled the genoa.

We sailed 10 days without signs of human life,

unless you count an orbiting satellite. Wed

spend time talking in our limited ways. John J

told me about his love of Jazz (Art Blakely is

his fave) and poetry, Minori and I discussed the

stresses of divorce and its effect on kids, and

Hideo told me of his retirement plans to build

a bluewater, ocean sailing, canal barge and

cross the Pacific and Atlantic to visit the great

canals of the western and eastern hemispheres.

Mostly it was something akin to being on a

religious retreat on the water - lots of time for

contemplation.

Nighttime was the best. The wind and seas

would soften a bit around 10 p.m. There was

no sun to heat up the cabin or toast your body.

The stars were awesome. The trade winds are

something to behold. They just keep blowingand blowing! Warm, 2030 knot winds, gentle

following 1020 foot seas. Great!

Dont steer like that! Steer like this yells

Hideo. He demonstrates his wheel technique.

Turn the wheel hard and then hard back to the

center. The practice keeps the boat moving

with a minimum of drag and snaps the stern

back into place. Cool.

Before departing, we took bets. How many days

to Majuro (the capital of the Marshall Islands)?

My prediction of 13 days was right on the money.(But they never paid me the $100!) Majuro is a

huge atoll. Seven skinny square miles of sand

rings hundreds of square miles of lagoon. As we

entered we were greeted by the ex-pat Miyako

Beach Yacht Club out for its monthly regatta.

They radioed us, would we please stay off the

racecourse and, later on, join them for a party

the Marshall Islands Resort bar? Of course!

After three days we departed for Guam. We

headed northwest. We added a fifth crewmember

Dave Jones of San Jose, another capable sailor

with a history of Pacific Cup victories. What a

difference another crewmember makes! The

first half we had a three-hour on, three-hour off

staggered, double-handed rotation. With anothe

crew we changed to a four-hour on, six hour off

staggered, double handed rotation. Real sleep

Wow! And someone I could get into deeper

conversations with, yippee!

Ten days reaching. Whales, dolphins, more

whales, flying fish, tons of whales and squid

blown on the deck, caught fresh mahi-mahi

Nice.

I took back the helm. I was sailing DDW with

bare poles at 8 knots! The twenty to thirty foot

swells picked the boat up and then let us gently

surf down the wave. It was fun! The gentles

roller coaster ever!

We entered Apra Harbor, Guam. The place is a

minefield of rocks, reefs, wrecks, and sandbars

The Marianas Yacht Club sent out a skiff to

escort us into Sasa Cove where the clubhouse is

located. Our escort even ties us up to a mooring

Thanks! We will see you at the bar! I say

Five minutes later we were hard aground! The

tide was going out. We quickly kedged off an

anchor and sailed heeled over on genoa only

We relocated to a deeper mooring! The irony o

sailing 4,000 nautical miles and running aground

in the last 10 feet wasnt missed by anybody!

4,000 nautical miles in 23 days underway

Do the math. Its an average of over 7 knots

Smoking!

After weathering the storm for two hours, blue

sky is on the horizon. I steer the boat toward

the peaceful looking patch where the winds and

seas are calm.

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C A T A L I N A C U R R E N T S

am often amazed at the number of

people I meet who either, a) dont

know there are hazards to navigation

at Catalina or, b) assume they are all

buoyed, lighted or at least, on the

charts. You would be wrong if you

assumed either A or B to be true.

Lets start our voyage around the island up at the

West End and work our way down the lee side

of the island, then around the East End - and up

the weather side. Finally, well round West Endto finish where we began.

NOTE: I will use the term unmarked to

designate hazards that are charted but not lighted

or buoyed.

As we leave West End, heading roughly east-

south east, the island is slipping by to starboard.

Just past Starlight Beach a jagged line of rocks

juts out more than 200 yards from the island -

Johnsons Rocks. I have seen one sport-fisher

holed on these rocks and am told many boats

have met their demise on these unmarked, crusty

pinnacles. In calm water, at high tide, only one

or two my be visible. Give the area a wide berth

in such conditions if you dont know the area

well. Some charts and cruising guides show the

rocks as Johnsons Rocks others simply as

Foul Area - in any case stay well clear.

A couple of miles ahead is Parsons Landing -

a beautiful spot in south or southeast conditions

(uncommon). I was there for a few days in

October, in perfect conditions, and found the

anchorage choked with kelp. Remember, kelpmeans rocks on the bottom. Care must taken

anchoring and going ashore in a dinghy - there

are scattered rocks throughout this anchorage.

This open roadstead is generally not a place

for the beginner to overnight.

As Parsons slips astern we round Arrow Point.

This point provides limited protection in West

conditions to the anchorages as far east as Lion

Head. Always round points leaving plenty of sea

room. Rocks and thick kelp out to about 150 feet

from shore in this area.

The first small cove we come to is Doctors

Cove. At one time it was a nice, snug anchorage

for 3 or 4 boats. However, there is now a

large floating swim-dock dead in the middle.

The dock, coupled with two large underwater

rocks, now make the cove only suitable for one

experienced boater.

Emerald Bay and Johnsons Landing are

coming up to starboard. Be advised, there is anunmarked reef running just to seaward of, and

parallel to the outer mooring line. This rocky

reef terminates in Indian Rock. Thick kelp in

this area as well. Safest entry into Emerald is

navigated by leaving Indian Rock 50 yards to

starboard.

Between Emerald Bay and Isthmus Cove lies

Eagle Reef - marked by a lighted, red nun buoy.

Most of this reef is fairly deep - though at one

spot it is just a few feet below the surface at

mean low water. When heading east it is best to

leave the buoy to starboard, or stay about 100

yards from shore. Dont close with the nun buoy

to port when traveling down island.

Off the bow, Lion Head thrusts its protecting

point toward the northeast and gives Isthmus

Cove, and her satellite anchorages, a fair

amount of protection from the prevailing wind

and sea.

A tangle of kelp hangs off the point, and in its

midst is an unmarked rock. This rock has broken

many a prop and punched quite a few holes inthe hulls of unsuspecting boaters. If you try

and cut the corner coming into Cherry Cove

theres a good chance youll become acquainted

with it - dont cut the corner.

The main hazard in Isthmus Cove is Harbor

Reef. It lies about 100 yards behind Bird

Rock - somewhat in line with the pier. There

once was a red nun buoy marking the reef.

Most boaters couldnt figure out which side to

pass the buoy on, and so ran aground on the

reef. So many boats struck this hazard tha

the Harbor Department kept a scoreboard on

the old pier. I also understand that there was

an unofficial weekly and seasonal lottery

involved with picking the lucky number of

hits. I can remember the number of groundings

approaching 20 more than once.

Now theres a lighted tower and big sign - on

busy weekends there are Go-Go dancers on the

catwalk to get your attention (just kidding - bu

you know, the Island Company is always tryinto think of new ways to drum up business). I

suspect fewer boats hit the reef these days, and

so no one keeps track of the groundings on a

scoreboard anymore. I suppose thats progress

- but I kinda miss the scoreboard and the chance

to win a few bucks on a busy weekend.

Ship Rock lies about a mile off the mouth of the

Isthmus and has a light atop it. If you plan to

go near it check your chart and take note of the

underwater spur that juts out from it. This rocky

outcropping has claimed more than one boat.

Continuing down island we pass Blue Cavern

Point, the old quarry, Empire Landing and

Rippers. If you stay at least 100 yards off shore

you should be clear of rocks and kelp. If youre

new to the island keep a chart guide in your lap

and take notes. If you want to poke into Rippers

Little Gibraltar or Goat watch your fatho and

charts. If you want to nose in real close, a

lookout on the bow might be useful.

Note: There is a fair-sized, submerged, rock

about 50 feet offshore approximately midwaybetween Little Gibraltar and Goat Harbor - i

could ruin your day, so pay attention.

Just ahead is Long Point. Once below it the seas

are generally calmer and the weather often more

settled.

As we round Long Point, Whites Landing

and Moonstone spread out about a half a mile

to leeward (pronounce leeward - Loo-erd

or youll irritate me). Just to starboard, Button

Catalina Hazards to

NavigationI

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C A T A L I N A C U R R E N T S

Shell Beach is tucked up under the point -

offering excellent protection under prevailing

conditions.

We soon pass Willow, Toyon and Gallaghers.

The Frog Rock anchorage lies just ahead.

Frog Rock is the closest safe anchorage to

Avalon. On summer weekends boaters who

are turned away from the moorings in, Avalon,

Descanso and Hamilton Cove often try the Frog

Rock anchorage area. I use it often myself.

NOTE: The bottom in this area is famous for

stealing anchors. Local Monday morning

divers often visit the area after a busy weekend

- anchors and chain arent cheap.

I got a surprise in that area a few years back. Theboys and I were slowly motoring our sailboat

and trolling down the island about 75 yards off

shore. I could see that the Frog Rock area was

crowded and so started to look around in the

area just west for a spot to anchor. About this

time some kayakers, just ahead, started yelling

and gesturing. My boys on the bow turned

around wild-eyed and pointed forward. Cautious

(though perhaps too laid-back) seaman that I

am, I usually make it my practice, when folks

start screaming warnings at me, to turn away

toward deeper water, and slow down. I figure Illfind out what the yellings about soon enough.

Well, we slid by a rock the size of 64 Cadillac,

lying about 3 feet below the surface. I cringed

an Ouch! and grabbed a chart. This aquatic

boulder was news to me, and Id been in the

neighborhood a time or two. I scanned the

chart carefully - nothing. Some rock symbols at

the shoreline, but this uncharted bruiser was a

good 50 yards off shore. It pays to be cautious

- and doesnt hurt to be surrounded by friendly

kayakers and alert kids with loud voices.

Lets pass Avalon by - I love the place, but the

navigation is pretty straight forward around

these parts.

When rounding the east end of the island its

usually best to do it in the morning - before the

westerlies and swell gets up.

Give yourself plenty of sea room - stay at least

250 yards off this rugged shoreline as we make

our way toward Little Harbor.

About 11 miles ahead we round Ben Weston

Point and are tempted to make a beeline for

Little Harbor. Bad idea. Sentinel Rock and

its rocky reef is just ahead. A cluster of rocks,

often awash, spread out in front of SentinelRock. Leave the rock at least 150 yards to

starboard as you pass. Stay further offshore if

the seas are up, and they often are in this area.

One of my favorite anchorages, Little Harbor,

is coming up off the starboard bow. The reef

extends farther from the north point than is

apparent. Give it a wide berth when entering.

Try and identify the rocks and swirling water at

the reefs terminus before entering the cove.

Note: Many charts and guides incorrectlyidentify Shark Harbor as Little Harbor.

Big mistake. Little Harbor is at the north end of

the broader inlet - Shark Harbor is on the east

shore. If youre still confused, identify the palm

trees in the campground of Little Harbor. Shark

Harbor has no palm trees. Also, surfers like

Shark Harbor - so, if a local long boarder passes

you, throwin heat on a tube ride, theres a good

chance you need to rethink your position.

About 3 miles further on is Catalina Harbor -

the queen of Catalina anchorages. The harbor

entrance is broad and wide, and a landfall in

daylight is easily accomplished. However, a

night not all the nearly derelict vessels anchored

at the entrance are lighted, and the floats and

moorings themselves can pose a hazard. Also

to starboard lies Pin Rock - about fifty yard

from shore. Give the east shoreline plenty o

leeway. A first entry on a moonless night is a

bit risky.

When leaving Catalina Harbor bound for Wes

End its a good idea to stay well off the rocky

shoreline. About 2.5 miles northwest of Cat

Harbor is Whale Rock. This rock sits about 75

yards off shore. I personally knew a boater who

lost his rudder and nearly his boat on it. It i

unmarked, but charted.

Now, just ahead is Eagle Rock. This pinnacle

shaped rock stands about 150 yards from shore

and 20 years ago I often passed between it and

the island. However, now the channel is choked

with kelp, and good judgment keeps me well to

seaward of this craggy spire.

Well, here we are again at the West End. Give i

a wide berth and set course due north. A steady

hand on the helm and a fair wind will see us

home - Marina del Rey is just under 5 hours

away. Set the sails for an easy beam reach, makeme a sandwich, and put on some Jimmy Buffett

And, hey, some chips and dip wouldnt hurt...

Captain Richard Schaefer is an U.S.C.G

Licensed Sailing Master and has instructed

skippered charters, managed and delivered

yachts for more than 25 years. He can be reached

at 310-460-8946 or e-mail at littlebighorn@

dishmail.net

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Well its no surprise that its time toput your larger pelagic fishing gearaway and grab for bottom fish and

lighter top-water equipment.

In our local waters, most fishermenare choosing to try and fill their bagswith salmon grouper, sheephead,rockfish and sculpin. You will findfishing deeper water structure willproduce a better quality of fish. Ifyoure fishing on either end of thebay, there is still a few bonita mixedin with mackerel.

If you dont have or cant get on a

boat another option is take a lightrig with crabs or plastics like GULP!and pick up a few perch in the halfto two pound range from the beach.

Hoop-netting has been goodproviding youre ready to put a littlemore time out there and head fordeeper water.

Over at Catalina its been mostly acalico bite located mostly next to thekelp stringers. I suggest using usingplastics or lead heads with squid.

Water temps are holding steady at62 to 64 degrees. Dont forget thatthe lingcod season closed as ofDec. 1st. And lastly, take note thatthe MLPA and Bluewater task forceare still figuring out which packagewill be suitable for fair closers onfishing areas.

Until next time.............. tight lines

Ac cording to DaveFishing Update b y Ma ster

Ma rina de l Rey Fisherman

Ca pta in Dave Kirby

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R A C I N G S C E N E

Bring on the Berger

Marina del Rey -- Del Rey Yacht Club will host thefi

rst major race of the New Year when they present the Berger/Stein SeriesMalibu and ReturnRegatta on Saturday, January 2, 2010.

This is the first race in a series offive for the William Berger Series, the most popular distance point-to-point series of races in Santa Monica Bay

Classes in the Berger will be ORR, PHRF, ORCA, One Design and Sportboat.

Concurrently, this race is also #1 in the unique William Stein Series, the only exclusively Cruising Class series in the Bay. All Cruiser types, including

Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker are eligible to race in this series. Over 130 boats participated in last years Regatta, and DRYC is expecting even more

this year.

Its the first chance most skippers have had to race their boats since Thanksgiving, and they are anxious to get out on the water again said event

chairman Sterling Tallman.

Such well known yachts as Holua, Pendragon IV,Medicine Man (pictured) , Locomotion, and Magnitude 80 have come from all over SouthernCalifornia to race in this outstanding event. It culminates in a grand Mexican Fiesta and Trophy Presentation after the Race.

The Notice of Race, the Notice of Series, and other pertinent information, as well as on line entry are available at www.dryc.org.

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R A C I N G S C E N E

Race Information: www.pssala.com

PSSA is a sailing association for single

and double-handed racers of all levels.

Meetings are on the second Monday of

each month at Santa Monica Windjam-

mers Yacht Club at 8 p.m.

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By Pistol Pete

What is a Class 40, you ask.. , and why is it so special? Because it combines the high tech sport boat concept with the one design racing concept

along with a magical box rule, and Badabing, we have a very well balanced, modern, affordable speddy racer.

This Rule came from Europe, about 5 years ago, where there are about one hundred of these racing in an incredibly popular racing series, that has world

wide media attention. The production boats are in their own separate class (versus one off prototypes), and go around the world, shorthanded and with

crew, and offshore, and around buoys . This is the Swiss Army Knife of offshore monohulls. The healthiest fleet going at an entry level price.

Box rules are to keep the costs down, and boats competitive, and seem to work. TP52 is a good example. What has emerged in CLASS 40 is a very

tight development class very quickly, with new winners every race. It seems to have put the racing back in the sailors hands, (not the boat designers.

Keeping cost down by limiting exotic materials,fixed keels, sail inventories, appendages, instead focusing on the media involvement and sponsorship

support has been the key to the European Class 40 success. Innovation has been the king. The lynch pin has been the strong commitment to sponso

sailors in races such as the Solidaire De Chocolate, or Route du Rhum. These huge media events are supported by the media at both ends and around

the world. You know the internet has us all glued to our seats. Advertising dollars are driving this expansion of this class. Why dont we have it here

on the west coast?

They are shaped like Big Lasers with 2 rudders , a bow sprit, and a keel to put it simply. Designers get to shape the bottoms and rearrange the structure

all they want, but the boats are all within the box. Well see if the concept grows roots here on the West Coast seems like a good idea to me.

The Rise of the Class 40

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MDR Holiday Boat Parade

Here are some photos and a list of the winners at the 2009 Holiday Boat Parade. It was a tough one this

year. Rain and wind made the tradition slightly uncomfortable for both spectators and participants but the

holiday spirit was still alive and well despite it all.

Best Overall -- Aerie -- California Yacht Club Jr's

Best Sail -- Invictus -- Pacific Mariners Yacht Club

Best Power -- Blue Chips -- Marina Venice Yacht Club

Best Charter -- Tiki Mermaid

Best Yacht Club -- Salsera -- Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club

Best Individual -- Gallorosa -- The Woods Family

Best Organization -- Alethia -- Women's Sailing Association (WSA)

1st Place Theme -- Argosea -- The Salvation Army

2nd Place Theme -- Senia Jade -- Lynn Silverman

1st Place Music -- The Way to Happiness -- Bob Sullivan

2nd Place Music --Le Vieux Carre -- Keith Guyot

1st Place Lights -- Grace -- James Mitchell

2nd Place Lights -- Billys Backyard -- Sean & Molly

Harner

1st Place Animation -- Halcyon -- Lilly Love

2nd Place Animation -- Aerie -- CYC Jrs

1st Place Spirit -- Tranquil-a-Sea -- Dan Stoneking

2nd Place Spirit -- Valhalla -- Greg & Laverne Potter

1st Place Live Band -- The Way to Happiness -- Bob Sul-

livan

2nd Place Live Band -- Jacinda Mia -- Mike Sudo

Top from left: Best Overall -- Aerie-- California Yacht Club Jrs, Best Yacht Club -- Salsera-- Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club ,Bottom from left: Best Individual -- Gallorosa, The Woods Family, 1st Place Animation -- Halcyon -- Lilly Love, Best Power -- Blue Chips -- MarinaVenice Yacht Club.

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Dear Mookie,

Finances got me wiped out and I struggle withalcohol. Right now Im living in the back of a

truck in a parking lot. I think I have gout too.

Any advice?

Signed

Down and Depressed

Dear Double D,

I think I might have seen you around. I went

to the bathroom near one of your tires once

- hope you didnt step in it, sounds like you

have enough problems.

Sorry to here youre so broke...I know how

you feel...I have no hands or pockets, so

money illudes me. Dont feel bad about living

in a truck its basically the same as living

on a boat but you probably have a little more

room than most. Hope that helps!

Quality Advice From ATwo Year Old Black Lab

Puppy

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One Mans Trash i s An ot her Mans .. .. .. .

Sai lboats41 Morgan OI 1972

Sloop,centercockpit,aft cabin,new Yanmar,5 sails,refr

idge,watermaker,autopilot,radar,anchorwinch,Mexico

ready $59,500. (661)548-6603

Beneteau Oceanis 400

Time Share. $325.00 for 5 days per month.

Vessel is fully equipped with all the bells and whistles

imaginable. Well maintained. Catalina ready. Profes-

sional lessons available if needed. Call Captain Rich-

ard Schaefer 310-460-8946 or email at littlebighorn@

dishmail.net

Columbia 361968

Beautiful classic, 2 owners, resent haul out and com-

plete overhaul, pristine condition. Serious inquiries

only. Price $ 21,900. Call Peter at 310-864-4842

34 Columbia Sai lboat 19 66

For Sale or share: Reduced to sell! Sleeps six. Fi-

berglass exterior with Teak interior Bubble Top. 27

h.p Yanmar Diesel (works great). Berthed at Tahiti

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34 Bayl iner 1989

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depth finder. 2 staterooms, bath w/shower. Great

liveabard slip. $37,000. Tony 310-920-1478

32 Unifl i t e .

Great liveaboard. Twin Crusaders, sleeps 6, full galley

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13 Boston Whaler

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13 Boston Whaler

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Achi l les RIB

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steering. Seats four. Call weekdays after 6 p.m. 818-

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9 Avon Hypalon inflatab le

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5 HP Honda, , short shaft, 4 stroke $800

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8 HP Mercury, , short shaft, 4 stroke $1,300

9.8 Mercury HP, , short shaft, 4 stroke $1,500

40 HP Honda, long shaft 4 stroke $3,500

40 HP Suzuki, long shaft, 4 stroke $4,000

90 HP Mercury, long shaft, 4 stroke $4,500

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Universal 16 Boat Dock, 2008. $5,500 OBO Was

$7,440 delivered. In A basin MDR. Mike 310 819 5146

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Mainsai l

From Catalina 27. $600. 310-7015960

Assor ted Equipment

Para-Tech 9 sea anchor $200.00

Lewmar 14A ST winch $250.00

Maxwell 5/16 (HT) chain wheel for VC1200 windlass

$75.00

Delta 22lb. anchor with chain and rode $125.00

Alden SatFind 406 EPIRB $200.00

Garmin 76S handheld GPS wi th CA. charts $115.00

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4.5 KW- $3,000. 310-823-4821

Universal Diesel Generator

Used- 8.5 KW- $2,200. 310-823-4821

Catal ina 27 Genoa

North Sails mylar 150% genoa for a Cat 27. Excellent

condition, hank on luff. $350. Call Bob at 310-306-

2657.

2003 Honda Super Quiet Generator

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