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Issue #93

November 2010

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 Buffalo

Blister Repair

Reel Maintenance

more...

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So I have my little catamaran up for sale, but Im torn about the idea of selling it. These boats become like

people - like dear friends. Anyone whos ever owned a boat and cruised around a bit knows that they take

on human qualities beyond the age-old she thing.

I went over to the mast up storage the other day to check on the boat. It made me sad because I havent

sailed her much lately and I know boats hate that.

Yeah, so I have you in the classifieds, I said meekly, in a low voice, kicking a couple of pebbles on the

parking lot ground not making eye contact She looked away.

Its not youits me, I...I just havent had the time lately andwell, you know

We sat in silence for what seemed like an hour when the catamaran finally broke the silence, I just si

here baking in the sun all day, wondering if youre going to come see me.

Ive been busy, I said, knowing it wasnt completely true. And no offense, but your trampoline is

falling apart and your trailer tires are flat as pancakes.

She began to cry, knowing she was growing old. At this point, wrought with emotion, I took off my pants

and we made love like two impassioned teenagers right there in the parking lot.

Sure it was weird. Anyway, you know what I mean? They become almost like people you know?

The Mariner is

Editor/Publisher/Writer

Pat Reynolds

Photographs

Pat Reynolds

Columnist

Mookie

Contributors

Dave Kirby

Richard Schaefer

Copy Editing Assistance

Lisa Asahara

For advertising rates and

Information contact310-397-1887 - phone

email

[email protected]

Mailing address

P.O. Box 9403

Marina del Rey, CA 90295

The Mariner appears on the 3rd

Friday of every month.

This issue Oct. 22 - Nov. 19

Important

Numbersat a glance:

Marina del ReySheriff:

310-482-6000

Los Angeles CountyLifeguard:

310-577-5700

Vessel Assist:800-399-1921

Sea Tow866-473-5400

Marine Life Rescue800-39WHALE

2 The Mariner - Issue 93 2010

FROM THE EDITOR

WHATS INSIDE

Thanks for

picking it up!

BO ATS A RE LIKE PEO PLE

Beard in the Wind by Pat Reynolds

Coming Events 4

Off the Wire 6

Buffalo Soldier 12A Look at the Catalina Bison Herd

Halibut Derby Returns 14After a One Year Haitus, the Long Running Fishing Tournament Returns

Catalina Currents 16Boats and Quotes by Richard Schaefer

Powertails 18Reel Maintenance Part 2

Racing 20

Ask the Expert - Navigation

Ask Mookie

Classifieds 25

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65 McKinna 2002 4 cabins dual helms, fullyequipt, clean $1,099,000

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

47 Spindrift Ranger convertible sedan Catdiesels, two staterooms $89,000

43 Bayliner 1990 motoryacht three state-rooms, diesels $105,000

43 Californian cockpit motoryacht1988 300HP Cat diesels, loaded $134,500

40 Carver aft cabin with cockpit 1995 loadedand very clean $129,00040 Owens aft cabin MY 1963 $25,000

41 Silverton Convertible sedan, two cabins -spacious. $99,500

35 Carver aft cabin 1997 loaded! Full elec,full enclosures, new dinghy and davits, sleeps

8 comfortable 336 hours on engines $115,000

50 Hatteras Convertible Sportfisher 1980.Detroit dsls and gen with 100hrs SMO Cleanand updated equipment. Asking $199,000

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

Loaded, Motivated Seller asking $105,000

38 Bayliner have three; 1987 -1991all dieselswith 2 staterooms, dual helms, from $79,000to $98,500

35 Wellcraft, Corsair Express 1992 $39,00029 Cruiser Express 1987 Clean $19,00026 Formula Sport Exp. 1990 Twn $10,000

49 Jones Goodel long-range trawler 1976Very clean and well maintained, equipped tocruise the coast $129,500

42 Uniflite Sportfisher 1978 cummins diesel,full fish gear, eletronics. full fish tower, ready

to go fishing. $78,000

45 Morgan/ Catalina 1992 built center-cock-pit bluewater cruiser, loaded clean $134,500in San Diego.

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

32 Luhrs 1974 sportfisher, low hours andloaded. New ext finish and int cushions,

Choice slip. Liveaboard if needed. $24,900

38 Beneteau Moorings 1990 aft cockpit/ aftcabin $59,000

37 Irwin center cockpit sloop 1975, veryclean and fully equipped. Choice slip at

Mothers Beach $32,000

37 Fisher Pilothouse bluewater ketch 1975upgraded 1991 new engine and more $89,000

36 Magellean ketch 1978 bluewater cruiser,full keel, Bristol condition $39,000

29 Columbia 1977 wheel, furling headsailspacious. Surveyed April 2010 $6,900Santana 23 daysailor $3,500

P U R C E L L Y A C H T S

Donate to Boy Scouts of America - LA Area Council

w w w . p u r c e l l y a c h t s . c o m [email protected] - Cell14000 Palawan Way, Suite A Marina del Rey

39 Bayliner convertible sedan two state-rooms two helms Cummins 330 HP diesels

38 Dolphin trawler aft cabin 1986 dualhelms, full walk around decks, side door

entry very clean $99,000

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4 The Mariner -Issue 93 2010

October 23Fisherm ans Vi l lage WeekendConcer t

Andy Cohen & Nina Beck Quartet (Swing,

Bosa Nova, Samba & Jazz Vocals). 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.

October 24Kayak Repai r Cl in ic

Our team will be here Sunday October 24th at

Noon offering tips on kayak and plastic welding

repair. Come by and meet them and learn whatevery kayaker needs to know about boat repair.

Save big money by doing small repairs yourself.

Call Action Watersports on Lincoln Blvd. MDR

at 310-827-2233 for more info.

October 24Fisherm ans Vi l lage Weekend

Concer t

Floyd & The Flyboys (Soul Review). 1 - 4 p.m.

Free.

October 28CYC Yachting Dinner

Join Commodore Tom OConor and other

adventurers from this years CommodoresCruise as they recount their tales of discovery

aboard the S/V Arabella. Enjoy great photos

of the historic New England ports visited

along the way by S/C Martin McCarthy, F/S

Bill Cabeen and many other travelers. Happy

Half-Hour - 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner - 7:00 p.m.

$18.95 inclusive. Reservations Requested

310.823.4567. Open as a public service to all

who love yachting and travel.

October 31Fisherm ans Vi l lage Weekend

Concer t

Bob DeSena (Latin Jazz) 1 - 4 p.m. (2 - 5 p.m.summer). Free.

November 3Publ ic Hear ing on the Mar ina del

Rey LCP Projec t

At 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., The Los Angeles

County Regional Planning Commission will

conduct a public hearing on the Marina del

Rey Local Coastal Program (LCP), and you

will have an opportunity to testify and submit

written comments during this public hearing.

Project Location: The Marina del Rey LCP

covers all landside parcels in the Marina del Rey

small craft harbor located in the unincorporated

area of Los Angeles County.

Description: The major amendment to the

Marina del Rey LCP will re-designate the

land use categories of several parcels, provide

enhancements to open space, adopt policies to

address sensitive biological resources, right size

public parking, update the circulation plan and

combine development zones. In addition several

minor changes to update the document are also

proposed. For more info contact Michael Tripp

at [email protected] at (213) 974-4813. Location - 320 West

Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, 90012

November 6Catal ina Is land Tr iath lon

Starting at 9am, this triathlon features a half-mile

swim in the calm waters of Avalon Bay, a 15K

three-loop cycle course to Wrigley Memorial

and a 3K run course to Hamilton Cove. Pacific

Sports (714) 978-1528.

November 10Smal l Cra f t Harbor Commiss ion

Meet ing

The Small Craft Harbor Commission meeting

is usually on the second Wednesday of each

month, held at Burton Chace Park, 13650

Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Contact info@

bh.lacounty.gov for more info.

November 12 - 14Catal ina Jazz Dance Fest iva l

The Catalina Jazz Dance Festival celebrates the

evolution of Swing Dance over the past 100

years. Featuring dances from the Cakewalk and

Charleston of the 20s, to the Lindy Hop and

Jitterbug of Swings heyday in the 30s and 40s,

and into its influence on todays dance styles.

The Casino Ballroom in Avalon will be hostto daytime dance workshops and activities as

well as live music in the evenings. Its nearly

round-the-clock dancing from Friday afternoon

to Sunday night!

November 13Catal ina Is land Eco-Marat hon

The Catalina Eco Marathon will start and

finish in the town of Avalon. Run through three

entirely different eco-systems and see the plant

life and animal life in each. Spectrum Sports

Management (909) 399-3553.

CatalinaEcoMarathon.com

November 25Thanksg iv ing Is land Sty le

Enjoy a traditional family style Thanksgiving

dinner complete with all the trimmings in a

unique Island setting. Reservations are required

please call the Harbor Reef Restaurant at 310

510-4215.

OngoingSanta Mon ica Wind jamm ers

Yacht Club

Wednesday and Friday Night Dinners

Members, guests, and prospective members

are invited to join us for cocktails, fun, food

and friendship on most Wednesday and Friday

evenings at our club house. Fun starts a

6:30 pm for cocktails and 7:30 pm for dinner

Lectures and educational presentations often

follow our Wednesday night dinners. Live

music is provided on most Fridays for you

enjoyment and dancing pleasure. Reservation

are required. Our club house is located at 13589

Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. For menus

availability, pricing, directions, parking, and

more event and membership details, please visi

our web site at www.smwyc.org or call us a

310-827-7692

Marina Venice Yacht ClubSocia l Sundays

Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for ou

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

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

charge. MVYC is located in the Marina City

Club - West Tower - at 4333 Admiralty Way

Whether you own a boat, are looking to buy

one, or just want to be around other water loving

people MVYC welcomes all who share in the

Corinthian Spirit. Security will tell you wherto park. Follow the signs up the stairs or elevato

to the Club House on G2. For more information

contact [email protected], call (818) 422

6368, or visit our Facebook Group page.

Sai l ing Singles of Southern Cal i forn ia

Sailing Singles of Southern California is a

Sailing Club centered in Marina del Rey bu

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

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

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del Rey. There is a $10 Meeting donation per

person that includes a light Dinner. Drinks are

available at a full bar at reasonable prices. Club

members will meet and socialize with sailboat

owners and can arrange for sails in Santa

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

on members Boats. Catalina Island trips and

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

or email: [email protected] www.

sailingsinglesofsoutherncalifornia.com

Marina Sunday Sai l ing Club

Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers

and crew in a friendly social environment for

daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to

Catalina and other destinations. We meet on

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

patio at Burton Chace Park under the Club

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

Continental breakfast and socializing. We hold

a brief business meeting and then head out for

an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which

we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks

and more socializing. Visitors are welcome

and may attend two meetings free. No prior

sailing experience is necessary. Married people

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

visit www.marinasundaysailors.com

Womens Sai l ing Associat ion of Santa Mon ica 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, anda 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 email membership@

wsasmb.org 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].

To submit an event email editor@

marinermagazine.com

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O F F T H E W I R E

New Harbormaster inCatalina

MDR BoatBuilderDies a t 89

AVALON, Catalina Island, Calif. - Years ago

Phillip Winter, a San Diego native, boated and

hiked around Catalina Islands Emerald Bay

as a boy scout. Hes been sailing, fishing and

diving around the island ever since. Now, as the

new Harbormaster at Santa Catalina IslandsTwo Harbors, he will play an important role in

the inner workings of the island he has always

loved.

With his two sons in college, he looks forward

to spending time on and under the water with

his wife and daughter in Two Harbors.

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Marina del Rey boat builder from the late sixties

to the early eighties, Ted Elliot died this month

at his home in Oregon. Elliot and his crew built

more than 23 yachts over 20 years and they

were regarded as top quality vessels.

He was the premium guy here, said Willie

Hjorth from the Marina del Rey Historical

Society. His boats went to the next level of

elegance and design. They were definitely the

cream of the crop

In the mid to late sixties when Marina del Rey

was brand new, the area near Lincoln blvd and

Maxella, where Odyssey Video and Starbucks

are now located, was known as the boulevard

of boats. It was here that Elliot produced his

powerboats that commanded respect throughout

the industry.

In the early eighties Ted closed up shop and

headed up north where he fished, went to church

and spent time with family and friends.

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O F F T H E W I R E

At Discover Marina del Rey Day an air-sea rescue demonstration, a Coast Guard Dolphin HH-65 helicopter from USCG Air Station Los Angelesdeployed a rescue swimmer in the harbor and performed an actual hoist of a person into the helicopter. Photo Pat Reynolds.

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O F F T H E W I R E

Its that time of year again, with the winter storms and Santa Ana winds approaching, bringing with them all the storm drain debris that gets washed into

Marina del Rey from Ballona Creek. Last year, S&K Dive Service provided a free cleanup of F and G basin throughout the winter on a biweekly basis

This year, in order to be more effective, S&K will have an emergency response team of divers in dinghys removing the trash after every storm event

Anyone who has walked around the marina after a storm or after the Santa Ana winds has noticed the abundance of garbage that accumulates on theleeward side of the marina, closest to Lincoln Blvd. This is the storm runoff coming from Ballona Creek. For years this garbage has simply washed

back out to sea as the tides change, presumably to join the other trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In an effort to stem the amount of garbage

that ends up floating out of the marina and to help keep the oceans blue, S&K Dive Service will continue to provide this annual pro bono public service

to clean the marina waters.

The Coastal Cleanups and Kayak Cleanups are great traditions that make an enormous impact on the amount of garbage on our beaches and in our

oceans. But with the amount of trash that comes down Ballona Creek from across the Los Angeles basin, these yearly efforts only make a dent in the

problem. There still continues to be floating garbage that accumulates in the marina throughout the year, and particularly when there is a storm. S&K

Dive has been servicing boats since 1974, with divers continually in the water, and has seen the problem grow. The winter is particularly bad, when the

rains and winds make the amount of garbage ending up in the water the greatest. According to S&K Dives Paul Skipper, We want to help keep the

water clean, because were diving in it every day.

Starting in November and continuing into the New Year, S&K will be sending crews to remove the surface garbage that is floating in the marina. Thi

will be in addition to the current efforts by the County and will be done as a free service to enhance the publics enjoyment of the marina. Look for the

crews after a storm when the cleanup is in progress and give the divers a big thank you. And you can always stop by S&K Dive for your free wate

bottle to reduce plastic waste.

Dive Service Goes the Extra Mile

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Refer a fellow boater to Dolphin Marina and when they sign on thedotted line, well give you $100 cash!

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MARINA DEL REY-- Last month

over 14,131 volunteers (a new record)

from all over Los Angeles took action

to rid beaches and inland waterways

of unsightly and sometimes harmfuldebris. Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD)

is an international event with over 90

countries around the world participating,

making it one of the largest volunteer

efforts on the plane. This year, volunteers

cleaned up 101 miles of coastline in Los

Angeles County, and removed/prevented 103,524 pounds of trash from

entering Santa Monica Bay.

California Coastal Cleanup Day is coordinated in Los Angeles County by

Heal the Bay in conjunction with the California Coastal Commission and

the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.

The event began in 1985 as a way to combat the increasing marine debris

along our shorelines and grew to an international effort that, according to

Heal the Bay, is the largest volunteer day on the planet.

The Santa Monica Bay Restoration

Foundation also got involved in the day

hosting the only kayak cleanup site in

Los Angeles. Local businesses (UCLA

Marina Aquatic Center, Boat Rentals ofAmerica, Boys & Girls Club of Venice

& Sport Chalet) donated kayaks fo

volunteers to use in order to pick up

marine debris that had already made i

into the ocean.

This year there were 125 volunteers in kayaks helping to clean up the

marina. An additional 30 volunteers helped on land, creating the larges

turnout for Marina del Rey ever, with 165 volunteers total. These people

on land and sea, removed 327 pounds of trash from Marina del Rey

including recyclable items, fishing line and equipment, and even 15

pounds of dog waste in biodegradable bags.

For more information, or to schedule an interview with our Coastal

Cleanup Day Coordinator, please contact Michelle Kearney, mkearney@

waterboards.ca.gov, or (213) 576-6648.


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O F F T H E W I R E

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The Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

and the Portraits of Hope have partnered

for the 48th Annual Holiday Boat Parade

scheduled for Saturday, December 11th.

This years theme is A Rock n RollChristmas commencing at 6 p.m. in the

main channel of Marina del Rey.

The Portraits of Hope Summer of

Color exhibition transformed 156 Los

Angeles County Lifeguard towers into

a massive public art and civic project

along Los Angeles County beaches from

Malibu to Palos Verdes. Its success was

due to the efforts of nearly 6,000 children in schools, hospitals and social

service programs along with 2,500 adult volunteers who participated in

painting the brightly colored panels for the walls and roof tops of the

towers.

Portraits of Hope provided children and adults facing cancer, burn trauma,

spinal injuries, HIV/AIDS, head and brain injuries as well as other serious

medical issues, the innovative project. Specialized brushes were developed

for patients unable to manipulate a brush with their hands or with limited

or no movement in their arms and legs to paint the panels.

After the beach exhibition, the art panels

will be removed from the towers and

donated to participating institutions

and social service agencies around the

world to beautify interior and exteriorfacilities. Many of the panels will be

shipped to Haiti for transitional homes

temporary shelters, schools, hospitals

and senior centers. A limited amount o

panels will be auctioned off during the

fundraising cruise Thursday, Octobe

7th. Photos taken of the multi-colored

lifeguard towers will also be available

for purchase.

The Grand Marshall and prizes for the event have yet to be announced

but in years past winners have won trips to Hawaii, Japan and many othe

exotic spots. Grand Marshalls have been famous actors, local weathermenprominent politicians, celebrated adventurers and many more stand ou

figures.

For additional information, contact the Marina del Rey Holiday Boa

Parade at (310) 670-7130 or visit the website at mdrboatparade.org.

O F F T H E W I R E

Holiday Boat Parade Partners with Cha rity Organiza tion

Randall BurgYacht and Ship Inc.

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1983 55 Ocean Sport FisherAmazing, lots of xtras $249k

1978 44 Pacifica SportFisher, twin dsels, $109,995

2003 Carver 45, loaded, dsl,spacious, new listing, $289k

2002 40 Formula 400SS,Hyd-Hoist, 50mph+$229,000

2000 38 Sea Ray Sundancer,twin gas,(on lot) $129k

2002 34 Sea Ray Sundancer,twin gas, $114k

2005 32 Sea Ray Sundancer,twin gas (on lot) $125k

2006 Sea Ray Sundancer.Warnty, RIB, dsls, $330,000

1976 41 Bruce King KetchMasterpiece! Must See $229k

2002 48 Dyna. Exceptional,elegant and sporty $399k

1993 50 Mikelson Sportfishertwn dsls, loaded! $389k

1988 50 Spindrift, twin dsls,clean, spacious $189k

1983 44 Tanton Cutter,cruise ready, $120k

2003 40 Donzi. Near Perfect.Fast, comfortable, fun $37.9k

$40 million in Pre-Owned boats!

32 Monterey 322 Exp Crser,Very clean, (on lot), $69,000

Over 130 boats in inventory!

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O F F T H E W I R E

ANNAPOLIS, Md., August 12, 2010 - On the afternoon of July 25th, a fast moving storm packing 70 mph winds, rain and lighting swept across the

Chesapeake Bay. Over the next two hours, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, MD, received 37 calls from mariners in distress. Unfortunately many

boaters and anglers, unaware of the supercells fury, were caught unprepared. But it didnt have to be this way.

Today there are dozens of hi-tech ways to receive up-to-the-minute weather information aboard your boat. The BoatUS Foundation recently reviewed

28 products and services to see which provided mariners with the best information and has issued its recommendations for its top picks.

Sometimes bad weather can approach with few visual signs, said Program Manager David Carter. Having these resources available can complemen

your VHF radios weather broadcast.

The review, which covered satellite and phone-based weather services for the coastal inshore and inland boater, included free cellular phone tex

messaging services to fee-based subscription services that display weather information on a chartplotter. Each weather service includes hardware, such

as a standard flip phone, smart phone, computer or chartplotter, as well as the software designed to present the information.

Foundation staff limited their focus to the actual content and depth of weather information provided. This included the ability to deliver local, land-

based weather information (current conditions such as temperature, wind or barometric readings), hazardous weather warnings, radar imagery, land and

marine forecasts, and NOAA buoy reports.

The Foundations weather service picks are:

Best Free Flip Phone Option: NOAAs mobile.weather.gov

Best iPhone App: MarineCast

Best Blackberry App: Mobile Mariner

Best Free App: WeatherBug

Satellite Weather: XM WX Weather

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n 1924, a small herd of about 14 buffalo were brought to Catalina Island

for a silent film called The Vanishing American. At the time, there

was no term or concept of invasive species and when the filming

wrapped, they left the bison to enjoy island life. Today, descendants

of this Hollywood herd still roam the Catalina countryside, but their

presence has become quite a bit more complicated.

By the early seventies, the Catalina group grew in numbers to around

600 individuals and in time officials began to realize, for a multitude of

reasons, the small island couldnt sustain so many large buffalo. Through

the years, the conservancy has made controversial decisions regarding

non-indigenous animals. One such decision involved hiring professional

gunmen to pick off goats and pigs that were, like the buffalo, threatening

native plant life and fauna that the conservancy is committed to protecting.

But they assert that if the buffalo population can be kept under 200, theyre

willing to trade the damage they inflict for the charm/tourist attraction

they bring to the area.

Even though the Conservancy has had to remove other invasive species,

the bison have become part of the historical fabric of the island, said Bob

Rhein spokesman for the Conservancy. We dont have any long term

plans to get rid of the bison.

Rhein makes this claim now with more confidence then ever because

of a recent contraception program that began last year where females

are injected with a chemical that weakens their fertility. According

to the conservancy the birth control program cold be a win-win for al

involved.

This birth control doesnt affect the females and doesnt affect the

males, Rhein said. It just makes it very difficult for the sperm to ge

into the eggs.

We did a scientific study several years ago and determined that 150-200

bison are good for the island and good for the bison.

To some, the idea of interfering with natures intentions doesnt sit well

Darrell Geist, habitat coordinator for the Buffalo Field Campaign, a

nonprofit group dedicated to protecting the last wild bison herd in the

United States at Yellowstone National Park told the LA Times: When

you intervene with natural selection, you are unraveling a very complex

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and bulls who compete for

those females.

This is evidently a risk the

conservancy is willing to take.

They are committed to the

program because they both

believe in the science and

because shipping buffalo off

the island, which they have

been doing in recent years, is

very expensive.

Regardless of politically

correct public statements, there

are some who believe the herd

is nothing but a hindrance to

the conservancy and if they had

their way, the buffalo would be gone.

It is obvious to all who know the ways of the conservancy that their goal

is to exterminate the buffalo - same as the goats and pigs, deer etcetera -

its their dogma, said a long-time Catalina patron who asked to not beidentified.

When confronted with the topic of the goat and pig eradication Rhein

paused and said pensively, They had to goI think we made the best

decision for the island.

The conservancy is hopeful the birth control program goes according to

plan for the islands sake and for the health of the buffalo as well. Seven

or eight years ago there was a

study that revealed that Catalina

bison were a bit smaller than

their mainland cousins and

not as well nourished. At the

time of the research there were

around 350 animals inhabiting

the island. In drought wrough

years food and water aren

as abundant and their health

can suffer. Aware of this, the

conservancy monitors them

and steps in when necessary.

Their our responsibility,

Rhein said. In a time of grea

drought when there really

wasnt anything for them to ea

we have and we would put out hay for them and make sure the old water

troughs around the island are filled with water.

Other than population issues Rhein stresses that while the buffalo are

relatively docile, its important that Catalina visitors keep their distanceYears back a teenager was antagonizing one of the animals and was

subsequently attacked.

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May 14 & 15, 2011

Save the Date

The Marina del Rey Halibut Derby is back

on. Mark your calendars and save the

date. The 2011 MDR Halibut Derby will be

May 14 & 15th.

Placing the MDR Halibut Derby on a one

year hiatus was one of the most difficult

decisions our board has ever made, said

MDRA President Joshua Gerson. We

wanted to give our local halibut a one

year rest, during which time our board of

directors conducted a thorough investigation

on the health of the Santa Monica Bay and

the health of the local halibut fishery.

Since the last MDR Halibut Derby, The

MDRA Board invited some of the most

knowledgeable government and non-

government agencies and their top marine

and fishery scientists to address the club and

present their findings. Scientists from the

following organizations made presentations or provided research papers

to the club and its officers.

California Department of Fish and game

Heal the Bay

Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission

University of California, Marine Sciences

Los Angeles County Sanitation District

Southern California Coastal Water Research Project

These scientists provided data and reflected a consensus that the water and

bottom sediment in the Santa Monica Bay is the cleanest it has been in

over 30 years. We obviously have further challenges ahead of us to control

pollution, treat storm water run off, reduce pesticides and fertilizers,

restore wet lands and manage fisheries

but the message was clear and unanimous

that huge progress has been made and theSanta Monica Bay is in good environmenta

shape.

During this past year the halibut fishery in

Southern California has also been excellent

Halibut anglers who know the water and

proper techniques and who target halibu

are getting regular catches of quality fish,

said MDRA Vice President Keith Lambert

We have even caught halibut on our MDRA

Youth Fishing Trips including a 30-pound

barn door landed by first timer, 13 year old

Heidi Romos on the Betty-O.

MDRA Director Kenneth Raymond will be

the 2011 MDR Halibut Derby Chairman

We are so excited to announce the dates for

our 36th MDR Halibut Derby, said Ken

MDRA has hosted the MDR Halibut Derby

for tens of thousands of anglers. Please come

out and join this great event.

Marina del Rey Anglers is a fishing and conservation group and a non

profit 501(c)3 organization. The money raised from the derbies has funded

the clubs well known and respected MDRA Youth Fishing Program, itWhite Seabass Pens in Marina Del Rey and various other critical marine

environmental and conservation programs. It hosts over 500 children from

at risk environments and future anglers to fishing trips each summer and

has released over 78,000 white seabass from its WSB grow out pens in

Marina del Rey. It also sponsors fun fishing charters and welcomes new

members and donations.

Please send any donations or raffle items and cash to MDRA, c/o Bob

Godfrey, 13082 Mindanao Way, #25, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. For more

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C O A S TA L C U R R E N T S

oats have been floating around

since before Noah - I guess

thats why there are thousands

of quotations about them. Im

surprised Noah didnt write

a few himself. I bet they would have been

memorable...Yeah God, I remember everything

you told me to bring - I just wish you would

have mentioned a shovel.

There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so

much worth doing as simply messing about in

boats. --Kenneth Grahame.

OK - I can buy that most of the time. Just dont

catch me on a day when Im dealin with aplugged head.

Twenty years from now you will be more

disappointed by the things that you didnt do

than by the ones you did do. So throw off the

bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch

the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.

Discover. --Mark Twain

Amen. Carpe Diem, Huckleberry.

The sea is the same as it has been since before

men ever went on it in boats.-- Ernest Hemingway

I think all sailors feel that seemingly endless

continuity - part of the magic.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust

the sails. -- Bertha Calloway

True for sailing and true for life.

It is time to be old - Time to take in sail.

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

And, hopefully weve replaced strength and

agility with wisdom and experience.

A ship in harbor is safe, but thats not what

ships are built for. --William Shedd

A sad, though somehow comforting thought as a

son prepares to leave home.

Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is

the beach that worries him. -- Charles Davis

Learn that lesson well.

Ships are the nearest thing to dreams that hands

have ever made. -- Robert Rose

They are indeed, vessels of dreams.

If you cannot arrive in daylight, then stand off

well clear, and wait until dawn.

-- Tristan Jones

Good advice when approaching an unknown

landfall.

If you cant repair it, maybe it shouldnt be on

board. -- Lin and Larry Pardee

I never couldfigure out if the Pardees were

Luddites, spartan or just cheap.

There is nothing like lying flat on your back on

the fore deck, alone except for the helmsman aft

at the wheel - all silence except for the lapping

of the sea against the side of the ship. At that

moment you can be equal to Ulysses and brother

to him. -- Errol Flynn

From what Ive heard about Flynn at Catalina..

well, lets just say that I dont think he did much

laying around on the fore deck - alone.

Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you cal

- wanted to sail upon your waters since I was

three feet tall - youve seen it all, youve seen

it all. Watched the men who rowed you, switch

from sail to steam - in your belly you hold the

treasures few have ever seen - most of em

dreams, most of em dreams. Yes, I am a pirate

two hundred years too late. The cannons don

thunder, theres nothin to plunder, Im an over

forty victim of fate - Arriving too late, arrivingtoo late. -- A Pirate Looks At Forty - Jimmy

Buffett

I dont think theres a sailor in the last 30 years

who doesnt know that song. Most of em fee

like it was written just for them - maybe me

included.

The days pass happily with me wherever my

ship sails. -- Joshua Slocum

Slocum disappeared after setting sail to explor

the Amazon, Orinoco and Rio Negro Rivers inSouth America. At the time, these rivers were

all known for being home to various tribes of

headhunters. Somehow I dont think his last day

passed happily.

A tourist remains an outsider throughout his

visit; but a sailor is part of the local scene from

the moment he arrives. -- Anne Davison

This is true - even at Catalina. Sailors and

fishermen are an integral part of local ambiance

B

BOATS AND QUOTES

By Captain Richard Schaefer

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

and atmosphere - which would not exist in their

absence.

Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows

to shorten sail - in time. -- Joseph Conrad

Sage advice from the Heart of Darkness.

Sailors, with their built in sense of order,

service and discipline , should really be running

the world. -- Nicholas Monsarrat

Couldnt possibly do any worse than the

politicians who are running things now.

I called to the other men that the sky was

clearing, and then a moment later I realized that

what I had seen was not a rift in the clouds but

the white crest of an enormous wave.-- Ernest Shackleton

Shackelton was one of the most resourceful and

bravest men who ever lived. We have few such

men today. I would suggest that anyone who

thinks otherwise read, Endurance.

A sailing ship is no democracy; you dont

caucus a crew as to where youll go anymore

than you inquire when theyd like to shorten

sail. -- Sterling Hayden

And another from olIron Jaw...

A quote from Sterling Haydens book,

Wanderer.

To be truly challenging, a voyage, like a life,

must rest on a firm foundation of financial

unrest. Otherwise, you are doomed to a routine

traverse, the kind known to yachtsmen who

play with their boats at sea... cruising it is

called. Voyaging belongs to seamen, and to the

wanderers of the world who cannot, or will not,

fit in. If you are contemplating a voyage and you

have the means, abandon the venture until yourfortunes change. Only then will you know what

the sea is all about.

Ive always wanted to sail to the South Seas,

but I cant afford it. What these men cant

afford is not to go. They are enmeshed in the

cancerous discipline of security. And in the

worship of security we fling our lives beneath

the wheels of routine - and before we know it

our lives are gone.

What does a man need - really need? A few

pounds of food each day, heat and shelter,

six feet to lie down in - and some form of

working activity that will yield a sense of

accomplishment. Thats all in the material

sense, and we know it. But we are brainwashed

by our economic system until we end up in a

tomb beneath a pyramid of time payments,

mortgages, preposterous gadgetry, playthings

that divert our attention for the sheer idiocy of

the charade.

The years thunder by. The dreams of youth

grow dim where they lie caked in dust on the

shelves of patience. Before we know it, the

tomb is sealed.

Where, then, lies the answer? In choice. Which

shall it be: bankruptcy of purse or bankruptcy oflife? -- Sterling Hayden

Like Shackelton - a mans man - flawed, but hard

and true. As I have mentioned before, I named

my youngest son Hayden.

At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not

how much. -- Robin Lee Graham

Compare Grahams pithy statement to Haydens

opus - both take you to the same place - one with

simple brevity the other with flinty eloquence.

To achieve harmony aboard ship, the desire for

companionship and conversation must always

be balanced with regard for introspection and

solitude. -- R.L. Schaefer

While wandering along quiet beaches I have

found that seashells that are weathered or

broken are, often times, of more interest and

dimension than those shiny and perfect.

-- R.L. Schaefer

Hey, its my column - Indulge me.

Until next month - Smooth Sailing...

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

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He has skittered charters, instructed in sailing

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com. SC Surf Fishing is one of the best sources for

everything surffishing in Southern California.

They have busy forums, great discussions and

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Five: Bail and Bail Spring Assembly

The bail itself is very simple to remove. Once

the line roller is disassemble, only one screw is

left holding the bail. Unscrew to remove the bail

completely.

Important: Although Ive shown the complete

removal of the bail, I recommend that you work

in subassemblies. In other words, after taking

the line roller apart and cleaning it, put it back

together before taking off the other end of the

bail. This is always a safe strategy. The less

loose parts you have at any one time means you

have fewer parts to lose and fewer reassembly

steps to forget.

My reel was in pretty good shape prior to

disassembly. But you can tell from the picture

below that there is still some sand that got itsway into the bail attachment point. Clean this

area thoroughly and lube with a general lubricant

like Daiwa Blue Grease before reassembling.

The bail spring assembly is located on the same

side of the bail as the line roller. Usually thereis some sort of cover that protects the spring

assembly from the elements. Below is the reel

with the bail spring cover removed but the

spring assembly still in place.

This area is a real sand collector on my reels.

The cover on my reel is chrome plastic. So

instead of using white gas which may mar or

distort the plastic, I simply rinse this part off in

running water.

If you move the bail back and forth with the bail

spring cover removed, you can see how the bail

spring mechanism works.

Bail fully closed:

Bail partly open:

Bail completely open:

Notice in the above pic how the fully compressed

bail spring shaft interacts with the bail trip.

Now detach the bail arm. This assembly is

spring-loaded so be careful. The bail spring

assembly should be in the position shown below

Notice the orientation of the pin.

This pin fits into a hole in the base of the bai

arm attachment.


P O W E R TA I L S

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The fall bite is on! We still have squidand fin bait along the coast and overat the islands, its kind of unusual soenjoy it while it lasts. Even though theweather patterns have been unpredict-able, white seabass and yellowtail arearound and were hoping they hang onfor a while longer.

Santa Monica Bay has been produc-ing a little bit of every species latelyand both ends of the bay have haddecent spots wherever there are kelpbeds. If your fishing structures outsidethe breakwall, the bass bite has beengood. Dont put your top-water gearaway just yet its the time of the yearto keep both bottom and top-watergear handy.

The lobster season opener had mixedreviews depending on location. I hadlimits over at Catalina while diving, butresults varied. Not to worry, we have along season ahead of us to find thosespots.

Currently water temps are holding in

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The spring assembly itself is dumped into

the white gas to clean. This is the only way

to completely remove sand that is imbedded

in grease. Once the parts are cleaned and

dry, they are regreased and reassembled. For

proper reassembly, the pin must fit in the hole

so you may have to compress the bail shaft

spring slightly to accomplish this. Your reel

should now have a smoothly functioning bail

and line roller.

Six: Bail Trip Assembly

Note: The following has only been verified for

Daiwa spinning reels (Capricorn & Samurai).Other manufacturers/models may differ.

Please refer to your reels schematic BEFORE

messing with this assembly.

For more advanced reel-tweakers, lets revisit

the bail trip assembly. On the a simple reel such

as a Daiwa Samurai, it can be as simple as two

components: the bail trip lever and the bail

trip spring. There may also be a washer or two

in the mix. Make a note of the order of each

piece as you disassemble. Note the orientation

of both ends of the spring, in relation to each

other and in relation to the lever. The spring iscompressed in the pic in the next below.

Remove and clean as necessary. The picture

below shows how the bail trip spring and bail

trip lever are oriented to each other prior to

reassembly.

Reassembly can be a little tricky. One good

way is to hold the spring and lever togethe

and place them partially on the shaft as shown

below.

Gently guide the straight end of the spring into

position. Rotate the lever clockwise, seat the

lever fully and screw it back on.

Seven: Other Tips

Another really quick maintenance fix that i

commonly overlooked is the handle. A quick

shot of lubricant such as Corrosion-X between

the plastic paddle and shaft it rotates on will do

wonders in restoring the smoothness of you

reel. If the paddle shaft is really gunked up

dip the paddle in white gas and stir. Remove

let dry and relubricate using Corrosion-X.

The above maintenance procedures should

cover a reel that has not been dumped in the

ocean and has been rinsed with fresh water

after each saltwater use. If you still have a

rough-shod reel after performing the above

steps, you may have to remove the rotor and

or crack the body and have a look at the main

gears. Well save that for next time!

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a public statement the Del Rey Yacht Club has decided to hold off on the running of the long standing international race:

After much discussion and careful deliberation, it was the decision of the Committee to postpone the PV 11 Race until conditions for successfully

staging a long-distance Regatta are more favorable.

Due to the uncertain economy, we do not have enough paid entries to warrant the time and expense of running a race of this kind.

Going hand in hand with the economic situation, it has been difficult to get sponsorships and ads even with the help of a professional sponsorship

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The Mexican Airline bankruptcy has also discouraged many of our members, including key chairmen, from participating in this race. The resultan

increase in air fares makes the cost extremely difficult for many who desire to participate in the activities in Puerto Vallarta. The difficulty of obtaining

escort vessels has also created additional problems for starting and finishing the four races and coordinating the communications, computations and

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The perceived problem of Mexican Violence was also very discouraging. In summation, the PV 11 Executive Committee felt it would be financially

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now waived a limitation on selling fuel that is more than 10 percent ethanol for model year 2007

and newer cars and light trucks. The waiver applies to fuel that contains up to 15 percent ethanol known as E15 and only to model year 2007 and

newer cars and light trucks. This represents the first of a number of actions that are needed from federal, state and industry towards commercialization

of E15 gasoline blends. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson made the decision after a review of the Department of Energys (DOEs) extensive testing

and other available data on E15s impact on engine durability and emissions.

This decision has got some boating advocacy groups aggressively asking for more testing before E 15 makes its way into the general fuel supply

Large numbers of boaters have been impacted by 10% ethanol in their gasoline, which was rolled out nationwide a few years ago. A solvent, ethano

can degrade fuel systems and harm boat engines. Boaters around the country have reported engine breakdowns, some leading to expensive repairs andpotential safety issues.

Prior to the EPAs announcement, Followthescience.org stated: More than 22,000 Americans have e-mailed President Obama urging him to stop the

Environmental Protection Agency from approving a 50 percent increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline until comprehensive, independent and

objective scientific testing can show that higher ethanol levels will not increase air pollution, harm engines or raise consumer safety issues.

A broken-down car on the side of the road is one thing; a boat stranded at sea is an entirely different matter, said Thom Dammrich, President of the

National Marine Manufacturers Association in an editorial piece for TheHill.com. We also know that higher-level ethanol blends make boat engine

run at a higher temperature, increasing emissions of smog-forming pollutants. There are serious consumer safety, warranty, product liability and air

quality concerns that EPA and policymakers have not fully thought through, in their haste, to support the ethanol industry.

We are extremely disappointed that EPA is allowing this fuel to enter the market without the appropriate scientific data or consumer and environmenta

safeguards, Dammrich said regarding the EPAs announcement. This decision not only adversely impacts marine manufacturers, but creates a

significant risk of misfueling for the nations 66 million boaters who will be left holding the bag for performance issues and expensive repairs. We are

astonished that EPA has decided to move forward with a fuel that will increase air pollution and damage hundreds of millions of existing products.

In the coming months, NMMA and other organizations will review EPAs pump label rulemaking and explore additional options to protect the boating

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Simon Landt is the Yard Manager @ Windward

Yacht Center, he started out in boatbuilding

in England, after working in the Med and

Caribbean for Yacht Charter companies he isnow a permanentfixture in Marina del Rey. He

can be contacted at (310) 823-4581 Ext 17 or

by e-mail [email protected].

Osmotic Blisters can be a very worrying sight

for the boat owner, however, a good percentage

of blisters that we see are purely cosmetic and

render no immediate harm to the structure or

sea worthiness of the vessel. It s only in the

cases of the larger blisters that hold liquid or

have become open that require attention.

Is it just older boats that get blisters, or dothe newer models have them also?

Landt: Any GRP/Fiberglass boat can develop

blisters, they can come from the way the boat

was fabricated at manufacture, or inadequate

protection of the hull bottom in the water.

The older boats do tend to have more blister

problems, we have

seen some blister

issues in the newer

boats. Originally

boatbuilders used

polyester resins

for fabrication,

since the late 80s,

vinylester or epoxy

resins are used

and have generally cut down on the amount of

blister problems.

Can I repair the blisters myself, or is this

best left to a professional?

Landt: Blister repair can be a little tricky,

especially knowing how much to grind back

into the hull and whether you would need to

use laminations or just a good quality filler for

the repair. There is a wealth of information in

boating literature and the internet, you can also

ask the staff of the haulout facility who are

always willing to advise. If you dont feel up to

the task then probably best to get a professional

at the haulout facility to do the work.

Should I have a gel peel to get rid of the

blisters?

Landt: Some boatyards still do gel peels, its

a very costly venture and you lose the use of

your boat for a good chunk of time as they have

to let the hull laminations dry out. I would not

recommend this route unless the hull bottom

is completely covered in blisters and you love

the boat that much. There is still no absolute

guarantee that there will be no more blisterproblems. At Windward Yacht Center we

recommend isolated blister repairs and just

moniter the smaller ones at each haulout.

Once the hull has had the blisters removed

and repaired, what is the best way to prevent

further problems?

Landt: If you have just taken care of isolated

blisters, then 2 coats of a 2 part epoxy primer

over the repaired areas before bottom painting

is adequate to seal the repairs. If you have

repaired areas all over the hull bottom, then itmay be worth to strip off the remaining bottom

paint to the gelcoat, sand the bottom, then apply

a barrier coat of 2 part epoxy primer, usually 3

coats, and then chemical link it to the bottom

paint. Again there is no guarantee against more

blisters appearing in the future. Also it is always

advisable to have the boat hauled at least every

3 years and have

new antifouling

paint applied, and

have a reputable

dive service to do

regular cleaning

and advise you of

any problems with

the boat bottom.

At Windward Yacht Center we have carried out

hundreds of blister repairs with great success.

We have a very experienced crew and we use

the latest materials and repair techniques. We

are happy to put our name against any repairs

that we do.


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As I get a bit older, the feeling of mortalityis becoming more and more vivid. I want to

feel okay about the idea of not being on this

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have any words of wisdom?

Signed

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Dear Mort,

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about that. Perhaps you should cut down on

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