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1 The Mariner - Issue 157 2016

Issue #157

March 2016

Mar i n e rA P u b l i c a t i o n F o r W h e r e L a n d E n d s

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The

BOATING AGENDA FO

A NEW MARINA

More on Bottom Painting

A Gray Whale Encounter

Understanding Sea Sickness

Tons More!


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During a recent marina walk I ran into a man …well, more of a dude, but anyway, he started chatting me

up about some basic sailboat stuff. He was new to the area, staying on a friend’s boat, and was asking me

questions about what different rigs are called and what makes one boat go faster than another. He was in

awe of it all. I could tell he was on a boat that hadn’t left the slip and wanted to get out there. He saw the

rows and rows of vessels sitting in their stables—waiting for a chance to do what they do—make for the

frontier. He could feel the spirit of it all. A collection of thousands of boats all designed to bring us ouinto a place we probably don’t really belong.

I share in his reverence. It made me think. He spoke of, in his own way, the expanse, the quiet, the

mystery, the power and breadth of the ocean. He referred to it as “out there.” We chatted for another

minute and said our see ya laters, and I thought about these fresh eyes on the page.

I considered my own relationship with this small part of such an enormous body of water and realized for

me it’s about humility. It’s a place to experience a more pure form of solitude or connection. I have no

idea what’s going on beneath the sliver of berglass separating me from death by hypothermia. There are

cliffs, basins, gullies and canyons in this darkened world where life and death are constantly happening

I sit blindly above it all waiting for something to show itself, because that’s what I nd interesting.

In the mean time, I am alone in a silence that I’ve traveled to nd, content that this powerful beast will no

turn its wrath upon me this day—that it will be my host. That’s usually the case for a fair weather sailor

like myself and for that I’m even more thankful and humbled. I wish the same for the lot of you.

Enjoy the new season!

The Mariner isEditor/Publisher

Pat Reynolds

Columnists

Richard Schaefer

Dave Kirby

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This issue

February 26 - March 25

Important

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FROM THE EDITOR

WHAT’S INSIDE

HUMIL ITY

Thanks for

picking it up!

Cover photo: Flag in the Rig

by Pat Reynolds Photo by Pat Reynolds

Coming Events 4

O the Wire 6

Boating Agenda in a New Marina 8Preview of Important Meeting to Discuss Boating in a New MdR

Shades of Gray 10Witnessing Gray Whale Migration on Our Front Steps

Seasickness is a Bummer 12 A Quick Look at the Unfortunate Condition of Seasickness

According to DaveMonthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby 17

The Down & Dirty of Painting Your Bottom 18Bottom Painting Advice by Richard Schaefer

Catalina Island 20Bill McNeely recommends Emerald Bay as a Cool Spot on the Island

Racing - Midwinters Regatta 22

Tip of the Month -Isinglass Windows 24

Classied Section 25


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February 28

An Evening with Oscar in AvalonPlease join us at for An Evening with Oscar at

the Casino Ballroom, an event to benet the

Catalina Island Medical Center. Guests have

the opportunity to watch the live Oscar telecast,

enjoy a buffet dinner, and bid on silent and live

auctions items. 5pm – 11pm. Catalina Island

Medical Center Foundation. 310-510-5160,

www.aneveningwithoscar.org

March 2 - 6

Fred Hall Fishing ShowThe Fred Hall Long Beach Show at the Long

Beach Convention Center and Arena is the

premier outdoor recreation show featuring

the largest selection of the nation’s leading

equipment manufacturers. Gigantic crowds of

passionate outdoor enthusiasts make this show

their annual celebration of the great outdoors

and the kickoff of the new season. Fore more

info visit www.fredhall.com

March 3

Special Small Craft HarborMeeting for Boating Objectives

The Small Craft Harbor Commission has

scheduled a special night meeting that will

take place on Thursday, March 3rd at 6 p.m., at

Burton Chace Park’s Community Room, located

at 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA

90292. The special meeting agenda will focus

on the Department of Beaches and Harbors’

recreational boating objectives. Organizations

and businesses related to the water are invited

to speak about their organizational goals, the

activities they offer, and ways to increase public

access to recreational boating. Public comment

is welcome. For those unable to attend the

special night meeting, written comments may be

submitted to the Small Craft Harbor Commission

at: [email protected] submit written comments by March 1,

2016.

March 9

America’s Cup UpdatePresentation

To bring us up to date on all things America’s

Cup, Tucker Thompson is coming to the

California YC to review the Cup’s storied

history; relive the dramatic comeback of Team

Oracle USA in 2013; give an update in the

current Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World

Series events; and provide an inside look at what

to expect at the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda.

Thompson’s multimedia presentation at CYC at

7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9 will offer an

exciting and insightful way to experience the

new America’s Cup. The program is free and the

public is welcome. California Yacht Club, 4469

Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

March 12

Concerts By the SeaUpstream Reggae

Good vibes reggae music on the water at

Fisherman’s Village from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Concerts are free & open to the public. Location

- 13755 Fiji Way Marina del Rey.

March 13

North U Boatspeed and RacingTrim Seminar

Speed wins races. If you race sailboats then the

North U Boatspeed and Racing Trim Seminar

is for you. You will learn the fundamentals of

upwind performance, plus advanced techniques

that balance angle of attack, sail depth, and twist

in both the main and jib in order to optimize

speed and pointing in all conditions. Through

animated graphics, photos, and video you will

see how the champions do it. You can attend

this North U Trim Seminar at Long Beach Yacht

Club located on the Southeast Corner of Naples

Island on Alamitos Bay, adjacent to Basin 4 of

the Alamitos Bay Marina. 6201 E. Appian Way -

Long Beach, CA 90803 - 562-598-9401

March 19

Catalina Island ConservancyMarathon/10K/5K/Kids Run

This event will feature the exciting and historic

marathon course (8 hour cutoff time), used

largely since the rst year, on the Catalina Island

Conservancy’s lands. This includes much of the

rugged terrain, spectacular vistas and special

challenges enjoyed by Hans Albrecht and

friends in the earliest days of the event under

his management and enhanced over the years.

Volunteers welcome & appreciated. Spectrum

Sports Management. 909-399-3553, www.

RunCatalina.com

March 19

Yacht MaintenanceDo-It-Yourself_ Event

The 6th Annual Yacht Maintenance Show & Do

It Yourself Event hosted by Windward Yacht

Center, C.C. Marine, and S & K Dive Service is

taking place on March 19. There will be up to 35

booths with vendors of all types from riggers to

canvas repair, engine rms, plumbing, welding

shops, boat surveyors and more. There will also

be an in-water event to showcase brokerage

boats at the docks. For more information abou

the event, go to www.annualyachtmaintenance

com

March 20

Introduction to Yacht RacingTry out the sport of yacht racing! From 8:30 a.m

to 4 p.m. mentors will be onhand to introduce

new racers to the sport of sailboat racing.

Location: Del Ray Yacht Club, 13900 Palawan

Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Cost: $20

Registration:www.regattanetwork.com/

clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?rega

tta_id=12066. This event takes place aboard

boats and is physical. Age 18+. Limited

attendance.

March 20

Concerts By the SeaFloyd and the Flyboys

Don’t miss this super tight groove blues uni

as they do their thing overlooking the main

channel from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Concerts are free

& open to the public. Location - 13755 Fiji Way

Marina del Rey.

March 25 – 27

7th Annual Catalina Art Fair andExhibition (CAFÉ)

Easter Weekend. Located on Crescent Avenue

along the waterfront, this three day art fai

features local and mainland artists, crafts

musical entertainment, kids activities and more

Catalina Art Association. 310-510-2788, www

catalinaartassociation.org

March 26

Community Easter Egg Huntat Avalon

Beginning at 9am sharp - arrive early, event is

over quick! Location TBD. Bring your camera

for pictures with the Easter Bunny! City of

Avalon Recreation Department. 310-510-0220

ext. 231,www.CityofAvalon.com

Ongoing

Tropical RockEvery Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The

Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo

performs island music and pop/rock on guitar

C o m i n g E v e n t s !WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND AMERICA’S LARGEST RECREATIONAL HARBOR AND CATALINA ISLAND TOO!


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ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one

of the ‘Top 3 Bands on the Westside’ by The

Argonaut two years in a row. They are a “boater

friendly band” and will take all your Jimmy

Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.

4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey

Santa MonicaWindjammers Yacht Club

We invite members, guests, and prospective

members to join us for cocktails, food, livemusic, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons

from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No

reservations needed. This is a great way to end

your day on the water, or just to wind down

from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock

bands are here for entertainment. We are located

at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA

90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website

at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership

details, racing, events, directions, and more.

Women’s Sailing Association ofSanta Monica Bay

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589

Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,

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

a light dinner is served. Each meeting features

a guest speaker discussing their adventures

and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all

skill levels to join. Its programs, include day

sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including

destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and

the northern Channel Islands, For membership

information contact email membership@

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

Marina Sunday Sailing 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

onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon the

patio at Burton Chace park under the Club

banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold

a brief business meeting and then head out for

an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which

we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks

and more socializing. Visitors are welcome

and a one day guest membership of only $10entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if

space is available. No prior sailing experience

is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000

or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org

Catalinas of Santa Monica BayOwners of Catalina yachts join us for our

monthly meetings at the Santa Monica

Windjammers Yacht Club. The meetings have

been changed to the 4th 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 he

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 Jeanne Cronin at

[email protected]

Single Mariners of Marina del ReyAttention sailors and singles. Single Mariners

of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner

and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet

and greet social hour followed by dinner and a

meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new

people that have an interest in sailing or want

to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a

FUN social club built around weekend sailing

on the bay. We match skippers with crew for

a fun day of sailing. We meet on the rst and

third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail

the following weekend weather and skippers

permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacic

Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to

attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,

Marina Del Rey. For additional information

contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan

Rock at [email protected], (310) 721-2825

or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.

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MARINA DEL REY, Feb 19, 2016 -- The 6th Annual Yacht Maintenance Show & Do It Yourself

Event hosted by Windward Yacht Center, C.C. Marine, and S & K Dive Service is taking place

March 19. There are up to 35 booths with vendors of all types from riggers to canvas repair, engine

rms, plumbing, welding shops, boat surveyors and more.

It’s a chance to get to talk to the boat repair professionals from the Marina del Rey area. There will

be seminars on various subjects from antifouling paints to tying knots, installing marine batteries

to applying propspeed. This year there will also be an in-water event to showcase brokerage boats

which will be at the docks.

Originally conceived of as a Do-It-Yourself event, designed to introduce local boaters to local

vendors in the marine industry. The event has now evolved into more of a show for all aspects of

yacht repair. Organizers will cook a lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., there will also be a rafe of

prizes donated by the vendors.

Booths are still available for any local companies who wish to join the event. Contact SimonLandt at (310) 823-4581 ext 15, or email [email protected] for more

information about setting up a display. For more information about the event, go to www.

annualyachtmaintenance.com

Entry to the event is free.

Question: I’m aware that during the non-boa

rocksh season (i.e., winter/spring), anglers are

required to either sh from shore or spearsh

for these species. My question is in regard to

whether using a boat to access an on-shore

shing spot is acceptable. Specically, can I use

my boat or kayak to reach a good shore shing

location, sh from shore and catch my sh

then get back in the boat for the ride home? I

wouldn’t be shing from the boat, but instead

using it to transport me to my shore shing

location. Thanks for your help. (Rick R.)

Department of Fish & Wildlife: No, I’m afraid

you will need to strap on your hiking boots and

walk in to your favorite shing spots along the

coast during the boat-based shing closures

Arriving by boat would not be legal as each

of the groundsh management areas have a

specic section stating, “No vessel or watercraf

(motorized or non-motorized) may be used to

assist in taking or possessing these species

while angling from shore under this provision.”


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O F F T H E W I R E

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Last month the Department of Beaches and Harbors requested a grant for $400,000 for what is being called the Marina del Rey Copper Total Maximum

Daily Load Reduction Boat Lift Program. In an effort to mitigate the problem of too much toxic copper in the harbor’s water, short of dredging the

marina, DBH is looking to try inatable boat lifts that will keep hulls out of the water thereby lessoning the need for constant bottom cleaning. It’s

through this cleaning and scrubbing of boat bottoms that causes copper aking and contributing to the water pollution.

The total cost of the program, should the grant money be awarded is $534,476. According to an ofcial document from DBH to the Board of Supervisors

the Department’s operating budget will fund $118,359 of the match from the TMDL program funding and The Bay Foundation will contribute $16,117

from its Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration funds for the education and outreach portion of the program.

According to DBH, the cost for each lift can range from $3,000 - $5,000 depending on the size and type of boat. The program will subsidize a portion

of the base list cost for each lift purchased for boats.

Not everyone is sold on the idea. There have been reviews of the lifts not behaving perfectly, with leaks and deating being an issue. The largest issue

raised on various boating forums is the fear that if one side of the system is overinated and the other very underinated (due to a leak) the boat would

be in danger of capsizing. However according to one long time owner that likelihood isn’t strong.

“If the bladders are over inated and one deates and your boat does not have enough freeboard, it may tip the stern enough so that water gets in over

the gunwale,” he said. This owner went on to indicate his experience has been mostly positive.

There is no ofcial word on what the subsidy will be when and if the program begins, but if an inatable boat lift is what you’ve always wanted—you

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Keeping Boating in theConversation

ne of the constant issues in the ongoing redevelopment

of Marina del Rey is whether boating in this area going

forward is the central focus or more of an afterthought

—a decoration that compliments a broader agenda

involving real estate and visitor destination revenues.

Certainly it’s a bit of both, but boaters are sensitive about the latter. Many

cling to the original intentions that were written in the 1950s that describe

the would-be marina as a place for the people of Los Angeles to access the

world of boating in an affordable way. For decades MdR was a true harbor

where recreational boating was rst and foremost. But times change and

structures erode. Stakeholders are then left to argue what is best for present

lifestyles and the ongoing pursuit of solvent business choices.

With that as our backdrop, an important public meeting is on the books

for March 3 at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey where county

ofcials will discuss specically how boating ts into the changing

Marina and what plans are on the horizon specically aimed towards the

boating component. Small Craft Commission Chairman David Lumian

spearheaded the effort with presenting to the Department of Beaches and

Harbors initially a simple spreadsheet outlining a wide range of issues that

are dangling around the boating scene of Marina del Rey. He listed things

like dinghy docks, SUP training, the Sea Scout base, the preservation of

mini boatyard Sea Mark , pump out facilities, resident tall ships, marine

business protection, Chace Park expansion and dozens of other issues to

be addressed, asking if there could be some sort of an agenda for boating

put on the public record.

“I assumed other [harbors] like Long Beach, Newport and San Diego had

done the same thing but I haven’t been able to nd that anyone who has

done this anywhere else,” says Lumian. “I think it’s to the credit of the

department [Beaches and Harbors] that they’re willing to step up and take

it seriously. I’m very excited about this.”

Indeed the Department appears to be interested in taking what Lumian

has started and creating an agenda that informs the public about wha

they look to do with various loose ends and pressing concerns within

the boating universe. They drafted a list (in progress) of to-do’s entitled

Strategic Plan Action Items, that puts forth a record of what they believeneeds to get accomplished particularly on the boating front.

Here are a few examples of so called “action items” that are in the re:

The evolving issue of the growing SUP population:

Objective: Ensure that our beaches and Marina are clean, safe and in good

condition.

Create training programs and enforcement standards for stand up paddle

boarders (SUP) by visiting Long Beach SUP operations and review

A special night meeting is scheduled that will focus on the Department of Beaches and Harbors’

recreational boating objectives


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American Canoe Association certicate programs. Status: Sheriff to issue citation and warning; educational yers were distributed to rental companies

standards being enforced by County Codes.

Lack of dinghy docks:

Objective: Continue to enhance our Marina infrastructure and programs as the premier recreational boating marina in the nation.

Construct dinghy docks in Fisherman’s Village and other locations throughout the Marina, including Ballona, restaurants, and Basin F and consider

allowing the use of water taxi docks when water taxis are not in service. Status: Lessee is searching for a more feasible location.

Sea Scout Base:

Reserve the Scout base for youth serving purposes and consider outsourcing operations to a non-prot that services the youth. Status: Upon completion

Boathouse will be available for public use.

Better communication with the public:

Objective: Optimize and enhance the use of information technology.

Redesign DBH website. Status: Major redesign project is underway.

There are quite a few other items that are not yet being ofcially worked on but are on the agenda for future consideration. For instance, the county i

being asked to work with leaseholders to support sailing schools, yacht clubs and other marine related businesses as parcels get redeveloped.

“This [plan of action] gives an opportunity to create some kind of a consensus between the commission, the public, the Staff [DBH] and the Board of

Supervisors,” Lumian says. “Hopefully it will be taken seriously and will nd its way to implementation, but rst we have to develop the consensus.”

Lumian explains that at this point this is a collection of thoughts and observations that he and some other boating activists, enthusiasts and/or

professionals have kicked around. He looks forward to hearing what the public has to bring to the table on March 3 and hopes the mood of the meeting

is constructive and positive and doesn’t devolve into an evening of complaints. The Commissioner says he’s looking to form a “compass forward” to

assess what needs to be done next and “some agreement for a path forward.”

This matter is the only item on the evening’s agenda and boaters are encouraged to attend and bring forth matters they believe need to be considered

Lumian says that while three minutes may not seem like a long time to make a statement, he stresses it’s longer than you realize providing one knowswhat they are going to say.

Overall, he’s encouraged that the Department of Beaches and Harbors is cooperating in making this special consideration for the boating public and

hopes that people see it as a means to exchange ideas and make steps towards positive change as the marina morphs into something new and different

He also stressed that short of attending the meeting in person, boaters can email [email protected] with suggestions and/or concerns

The special night meeting will be held at 6 p.m., at Burton Chace Park’s Community Room, located at 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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was pulling up to the fuel dock in my trusty little RIB as another

guy was departing in a bigger and newer RIB. I had just seen a gray

whale 100-yards south of the breakwall in front of Dockweiler

Beach and told him so.

“I saw a bunch of them up around Pt. Dume earlier today!” He

said.

“I always go to PV [Palos Verdes], I’ve never looked for them up that

way,” I said as the distance between us grew.

“Me either—check it out,” he said grinning.

Well then...that’s what I will do, I thought. And I made a plan with myselfto get up at the crack of dawn and make my way out to Pt. Dume to

hopefully witness a few of the thousands of gray whales that are now

traveling up to the Pacic Northwest from Baja Mexico in a 10,000-

14,000 mile journey. It’s one of the longest migrations of any mammal

—the humpback whale is even longer.

I’ve seen grays a bunch of times, mostly out around the Redondo Canyon

area, but have seen them in front of LAX and I think there was actually

one swimming around the marina not too long ago. I know because I

was rowing and the whale-watching boat was going back and forth. I

remember thinking, “This is terrible for the whale, but the whale watching

boat is going to save a fortune in gas!”

Seeing whales in their natural environment is an awe-inspiring experience.

I’ve said it before, but to sit still and silent with the motor off and suddenly

hear the loud gasp of a whale’s enormous lungs exhaling is unlike

anything on the planet. It’s so relatable yet other-wordly. A gray whale is

45-feet long and covered with all kinds of weird stuff—white barnacles,

and orange whale lice, so says the American Cetacean Society. There’s so

much growth and scarring on their skin, when they surface it’s sometimes

hard to tell exactly what going on. They’re pretty bizarre looking creatures

and you only get to see pieces at a time. They’ll sometimes roll and stick

their pectoral ipper out of the water, and that doesn’t look too familiar.

Every once in a while grays will pop their heads out in a move called

“spy-hopping.” You’d think seeing their head would be something easy

to recognize but they don’t always stick it all the way out. It can look like

just a funky beat up ambiguous thing—almost like a rock…as I say they

are odd looking beasts.

So, indeed I did wake up at the butt crack of dawn and began my 17-mile

journey to Pt. Dume. I was dubious. I had read on a Facebook page many

whales were seen around Redondo Canyon the day before and this was

a longer trip than that would be and I’d never tried it…blah blah.

It was gorgeous morning, little wind, at with a four to ve-foot rolling

swell. Perfect for my 14-foot Novurania. I saw hardly any wildlife evidenon my way there—a couple of birds and a pair of slow moving dolphin

was about it. I cruised over to the cliffs off the rocky point and saw

a colony of sea lions all screaming at each other, maybe annoyed by the

waves crashing upon the rocks where they were perched. I shot a few

photos of that scene and then went off to a spot where I could relax and

eat my Ralph’s sandwich.

There was nothing doing. I’d been skunked many times before and I

was kicking myself a little for not heading south. That man in the new

RIB must have had a one-off stroke of luck. He and his much nicer RIB

Damn him!

After a couple more hours, I texted my friend who was supposed to gowith me, saying it was a nice day, but he probably did the right thing

I threw a saggy piece of lettuce in the water and started to slowly mosey

back home.

Then, with my quiet little four-stroke outboard humming like a sewing

machine, I heard that sound. I looked around and saw a whale, but he

dipped below the surface and was gone. I waited and listened for

20-minutes—nothing. I gave up again. Once more I started for home when

I looked at two dolphins jumping out of the water a ways off. Behind them

were two gray whales—all seemingly hanging out together. I turned the

boat around and paralleled the whales (and dolphins) as they made thei

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Shades of GrayGray whales pass through Santa Monica Bay

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way up the coast. I found the rhythm. The ACS says, “A migrating gray

whale has a predictable breathing pattern, generally blowing 3-5 times

in 15-30 second intervals before raising its uke and submerging for

3-5 minutes.”

I think that was just about what was happening although I noticed that

when the dolphins were there, they surfaced more.

Suddenly, I heard whales a bit behind and then over to my port. They

were all around. The RIB man was right. He was a good guy and it’s okay

his boat is nicer. I felt more than fortunate to be in that place in the world

during that time—alone with these unique and monstrous travelers.

It’s a fantastic experience that I highly recommend, but if you nd yourself

near one of these extraordinary animals do be mindful that they are en

route to a destination on a deadline, sometimes with a very young calf

that they are charged to protect. This species has battled back from near

extinction and now seem to be ourishing, so give them room (100 yards

is the law). As our local marine biologist Maddalena Bearzi, founder of

the Ocean Conservation Society says in the pamphlet she passes around:

“Do not follow from behind or head on but instead attempt to parallel the

animal’s course. Most of all, don’t do anything that would change theirnatural behavior.”

The gray whale migration usually ends around early May. They return

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Above; The gray whale sometimes rolls and reveals thepectoral ipper. Below; A gray whale’s skin is covered inbarnacles and whale lice


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t’s always sad when a person who is clearly excited as we pull from the dock, starts to turn an unhealthy shade of yellow as the rst ocean swells

make their presence felt. We pretend not to notice, because talking about it only makes it worse for the poor soul, but our formally gregariou

guest has now fallen quiet—eyes glued to the horizon because they read somewhere that will help. They don’t want to spoil anyone else’s day bu

they will be vomiting in front of their friends in about, ummm, 20-minutes. It’s ne and even a little funny to talk about it later, but seasickness is

horrible. It denes misery and can be dangerous if it incapacitates at the wrong time.

It’s not completely clear why some people are amazingly unaffected and others so sensitive but many doctors feel that diet, particularly hydration is

a key component to not becoming sick onboard.

“What’s happening is that the brain is receiving a lot of information that it can’t resolve,” said Michael Mellman a doctor of Internal Medicine and avid

sailor. There’s an overwhelming amount of sensory input to the brain that tries to keep us upright. What the eyes see is motion and the horizon and then

there’s a balance center in the ears that tells the head its position relative to the body. There is also the sensation of the bottom of the feet that tells the

brain what type of surface you’re on and what it’s doing and whether it’s moving or not.”

The good doctor recommends that if possible, let the “patient” take the helm, for that often times refocuses the brain on something other than the misery

they are feeling. Some believe that this action tends to override all the other input.

Of course medications like Dramamine are effective for many sailors but it’s important to remember to take the pill(s) long before heading out. For

those who have never taken the drug, the doctor recommends trying one on a day when they’re not getting on a boat, to ensure all is well. Another thing

to pay attention to is if the sick person happens to be wearing bifocals or progressive lenses—this focus switching can sometimes wreak havoc on the

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ast month, I discussed all the items you might need for a “do it yourself” bottom job in the boatyard. If you didn’t save last

month’s issue of, “The Mariner”, you may want to download it online and keep it handy while you plan the job and shop for

needed materials. Oh yeah...and don’t forget to “ask Jose” at West Marine, with your questions. He da’man!

Now, if you’re anticipating anything more than two or three days in the yard you should consider getting prices from more than

one yard, and perhaps even consider other harbors in the area. You might save signiicant dollars if the job will require more

than a few lay-days. Also, many yards offer specials in winter and early spring, so be sure to ask. And, while you’re planning,

check out the weather forecast. It’s better to paint and use repair illers and materials when it’s sunny and above 60 degrees.

If you have some experience, the weather is dry and warm, and you’re painting a boat 35-feet or under (with no signiicant issues) then you

can probably haul early on day one and launch late on day two; saving you some bucks on lay-days in the yard. Plan carefully with the yard

manger or his assistant.

I usually time my haul-out after my diver has just cleaned the bottom. If the old paint is not laking, and is still adhering well, you might be able

to save the $75+ bucks for the pressure wash, so long as you don’t mind putting a little “umph” behind the brush as you scrub and use a pistol

nozzle to blast off any remaining bottom slime or laking paint.

As I mentioned in the last issue, you need to choose a bottom paint that is compatible with the existing paint—unless there is a need to sand

the old paint off. In which case, consider having the yard handle that part of the job—they know the environmental regulations and have the

right equipment. Also, based upon my experience, anytime time I can avoid illing my lungs with toxic particulate matter or being blinded byshreds of painted iberglass, lying at high velocity...I do.

I don’t recommend having a novice paint the bottom of a new boat. Let the professionals apply the baptismal coat of paint and primer. If you

decide to do it yourself, remember to use the proper solvent to remove the mold release wax present on new boats. You will also need to lightly

sand/scuff the entire bottom for better adhesion when you prime it.

After the bottom has been scrubbed or pressure washed, but before it dries completely, check for blisters; they are easier to see when the

bottom has a little sheen on it.

If you spot any large blisters say, bigger than a silver dollar or large numbers of smaller ones, again consult with the yard. It’s probably best to

leave these larger, oozing carbuncles to a professional who will likely make the repairs using iberglass mat on the larger blisters.

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Painting Your Bottom

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Very small blisters, less than 3/4 of an inch, should be left alone and monitored at your next haul-out, rather than repaired. If you ind only

a few small ones—over 3/4 of an inch—mark them with an orange or yellow felt marker or break out the center of the blister with a knife or

small chisel so they are easier to ind later. When the bottom has dried, put on a dust mask and safety glasses and grind them out carefully

and slowly—keeping the grinder, with a 60 grit pad, lat or with only a slight angle. Generally, these smaller blisters don’t go deep, so make

a shallow crater, about three times the diameter of the original blister and quit grinding when the margins appear to be dry and not lifting.

Don’t go ape-sh-t with the grinder. Stop often and check your progress. You’ll know things have gone too far when you grind thru the bottom

of your holding tank...surprise!

Wait until the areas are completely dry. Then wipe with acetone, ill and fare using West Systems with “micro ibers.” You may need two or

three applications. Allow to dry, and sand with 60 grit between each coat. Finish sanding with 80 grit and then apply at least two coats of a twopart, underwater, epoxy primer/sealer.

After the bottom is clean, loose paint scrapped or sanded off, minor repairs made, and necessary masking tape applied, you’re ready to roll

the irst coat of paint. Be sure to have the yard guys shake the can of paint in their serious super shaker. Don’t try using one of those limsy

little, wooden sticks—it’s just gonna break and piss you off. Be sure to shake the second can of paint on the next day, before you begin rockin

and rollin’.

Use a medium nap roller, with at least a four-foot extension. Wear gloves, a mask, a hat you don’t like and your old powder blue bell-bottom

leisure suit that you wore once in 1975. Wear the vest too and be sure someone takes a pic of you in those threads. Put on your favorite music

(I prefer Motown and do my best work to Ain’t Too Proud To Beg or Ame’ Cherie by Jr. Walker...what a wicked tenor sax). Start rolling on the kee

and get into the groove. Yeah... baby! Motown lives!

Keep up with the smooth-groove. Be careful near the masked off areas until the bottom is completely rolled out. Apply three coats to keel,waterline and rudder. Leaving time between each coat for the paint to dry to the touch.

Between coats, wrap the roller in a plastic bag and be sure to cover the can and paint tray to prevent the paint from skinning over. Depending

on the temperature, an hour or two should be long enough between coats, but just in case read the directions on the can.

While the bottom paint is drying it might be a good time to apply a coat of wax to the hull. If the hull is heavily oxidized it might need compounding

with a serious buffer, and if so, the job will become much more time consuming. Plan accordingly.

Get an early start on your last day in the yard and roll the inal coat on early. Wait a couple of hours (inish that bufing and waxing), and then

ask the yard manager to have someone move the support stands, DON”T MOVE THEM YOURSELF. Some yards don’t like to move them and

they will advise you to save a little paint, and brush the area, covered by the stand-pads, after the boat is hanging in the slings. Most bottom

paint will cure underwater; but if the yard manager asks you to do it this way, then be sure your paint is one of those that will cure underwater

without problems.

Okay. You did it. Don’t forget to tell your diver to wait about three months before he cleans the bottom; you want to make that paint last as long

as possible. Oh, and don’t forget to throw away that nasty leisure suit...let go and move on, dude.

Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. Licensed Master of Sailing Vessels to 100 Tons. He has skippered charters and deliveries, taught sailing

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any of us go to Catalina Island, returning over and over to one favorite spot—or maybe two. But as a cruising guide author and cruising

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suggest you try is the gorgeous spot about 2.5 miles west of the Isthmus called Emerald Bay.

In 1890, the shoreline here was Queen City, with a hotel and urban trappings. Today there’s nothing on shore except a scout camp at the far west end

and a small outpost of the Corsair Yacht Club. Most of the shoreline is a gravelly beach, and is open for general use. 100 moorings make this a nice

alternate choice to the Isthmus. I would not plan on anchoring here—there’s not much room. A local harbor patrol boat will meet you—hail on VHF-9

if you do not see it—and assign you a spot. Summer weekends can be tough, but this is one of the island’s last spots to ll up.

Make your rst entry—and maybe most later ones—in daylight. The bay is ercely guarded by Indian Rock and a long, shallow, attached reef, which

lacks any lights or buoys. You must enter very close to shore at either the east or west end to avoid running aground. That’s the bad news. The good

news is we all get there without damage, and that reef makes for great snorkeling and diving.

Swim to shore, or land your dinghy on the beach—there is no dinghy dock. Once ashore, you can hike up a little and take the trail under the utility lines

west to Parson’s Landing. All this makes for great beach-landing practice in the dink, a valuable skill everywhere.

With no restaurants or stores ashore, you must bring your own party. With a decent outboard, you can make the dinghy ride into Two Harbors, but it canbe a long wet trip to weather coming back. (Shoreboat service from the Isthmus probably requires a charter—check with the Harbor Dept.) Part of the

fun is making sure you have everything you need on board. After a hard day of snorkeling, relaxing, hiking ashore, or catching up on your reading and

some music, dinner from your boat’s BBQ can be mighty nice. The bay itself is deserted ashore, while the lights of the mainland, and all those people

are on the horizon. It is amazing to fall asleep here and wake up to the quiet of an island morning.

If you have not been there yet, make this the year you spend a weekend at Emerald Bay. It may become a new favorite, and you may return to your old

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On the one hand it’s probably a good sign that organization like the SCYA are looking at the state of the sport and attempting to modify things to

accommodate the participants and ultimately keep things rolling as best as possible, but one can’t help but feel a pang of woe to not see a bay full of

racers on three different courses as it was just 10-years ago.

Twenty seven boats were on the course up from twenty-three last year, not counting Del Rey Yacht Club’s junior Opti turnout the weekend before.

Although participation is a concern, organizers in the trenches still look to see the bright side.

“Conditions were as perfect as you could hope for and we had a really good turn-out, said CYC’s Christina Tarantola, “Many regattas have been

experiencing diminishing participation, so it was great to have 27 boats out there.”

Tarantola believed the two weekend change was partially motivated by holidays being in the mix and chose to see it as a positive.

“It did give our most active racers the opportunity to race twice!” She said citing that Curt Johnson of CYC raced his J/80 Avet the rst weekend in class

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If all involved shared Tarantola’s spirit and optimism the sport would no doubt ourish. Of the regatta as a whole she said:

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So let’s say your windows are like those onmany boats here in the marina. They are a

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If you don’t have time for the three-step

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6 HP Tohatsu 4-stroke long shaft $900

6 HP Tohatsu 4-stroke short shaft $900

6 HP Yamaha 4-stroke long shaft $1,200

5 HP Mercury 4-stroke short shaft $800

8 HP Johnson 2-stroke short shaft $800

15 Mercury 2-stroke short shaft $1,200

8 HP Johnson 2-stroke short shaft $800

25 HP Suzuki 2-stroke long shaft $750

310-822-8618

6 HP Suzuki

2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25”. 20 Johnson

remote 20”. 40 Evinrude remote 20”. 50 Mercury re-

mote 20”. 75 Mercury trim 20”. 125 Force trim remote.

Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.

Mercury 4 HP OB

Only 5 hours. Long Shaft, external tank. Asking $900

(new is $1400). 310-500-6216 - Ask for Jerome.

Mercury 3.5 HP Long ShaftOnly 4 hours - 2013. Cost $1200, asking $850

310 710-9195

LEHR 2.5HP Propane OBLike new, just serviced, short shaft. Asking $800 (new

is over $1200). 310-500-6216 - Ask for Jerome.

Other Stuff WinchLewmar ST 2-speed 40 winch; like new - $475

310-502-3248

ToolsGeorge Biddle’s Boatwright’s complete tool shop for

sale, bandsaw, power planer to hand tools. Including;

clamps, chisels, & basic tools. Kathy 310-486-2367

Spinnaker for Catalina 38In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260

Reaching Strut for Catalina 38In very good condition $75 - 310-871-5260

Tiller 5ft for Catalina 38In very good condition$50 - 310-871-5260

Chart Plotter/Fish Finder

Lowrance HDS 8 GPS/WAAS Color Plotter. 8” Gen 2

multi-function LED backlighted display. 10.5”W x 9” H

x3.5” D. Includes power cable, bracket and transduc-

er. $550 Bob 310 822-1425 or [email protected]

Groco Marine HeadManual or electric operation, 12 volt, $1,558 at West

Marine. Parts at http://www.groco.net/sanitation.htm

$50. 310-453-1892.

Paper Charts

Cabo to Panama - $50

50 charts. Like new. High quality reproductions. Great

backup to GPS. 310-871-5260

Big Boat Fenders

Taylor-Made Big B, 10” x 26”, white, with 10’ x 9/16”

lines, like new, 2 for $75. 310-378-5986

Tiller

5 ft. long it ts a Catalina 38 in excellent condition $25

reaching strut for catalina 38 in excellent condition

$40. 310 866 9439

TV, Mounts, Chairs, Fender HoldersStainless dinghy mounts $100, four large stainless

fender holders $75 ea. stainless/wood chairs, $25 ea.

Samsung at screen $100 - all in xlnt condition. 310-

913-5533

BikeMen’s 28 inch bike in like new condition. $120.

Call 310-926-3299

Mainsail

From 40 ft. Cal - $450 call 310-823-2040

Sails

Spinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28’Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364

Anchor Fortress FX-23 Anchor $150 - 310-391-6174

SailsHunter 460 UK vertical battenSelden in-mast main, like new: E=18’-8” P=48’-3”

$750.00

Hunter 460 UKSelden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18’-8” P=48’-3”

$500.00

Hunter 460 UK Roller Furling tapedrive

125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52’-4” Foot= 20’

$500.00

Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker Fits our Hunter 460 $500.00

Steve - 310-528-0717 - [email protected]

Donate BoatsLooking for Boat Donation for Marine Mammal ResearchThe Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts

valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa

Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are

many benets to donating your boat. Please email

[email protected].. www.oceanconservation.org

Cash For Your Boat !Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930

Free Classieds! Under 25 Words

Must be emailed to [email protected]

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Donate Your Boat

LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your

boat or boat gear as donation to support essential

and formative youth programs, please call 310-823-

2040 or E-mail [email protected]

Donate your boat

To SOS, a non prot organization helping and thank-

ing our past and present Veterans. Www.supportin-

gourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884

Donate Your BoatReceive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth

boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212

Donate Your BoatBringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your

donation into tomorrow’s scientists and doctors. 310-

908-9198. www.city2sea.org

ServicesBoat Transport

A - Trident Transport - Boats, RV’S, 5TH Wheels,

Trailers. Local and Long Distance. Dependable,

Secure, Reasonable Rates, Always on Time.

Licensed and Insured - Owner Dave Ray.

[email protected]. (208) 640-0700 Acton

Ca.

“Low Cost” Boat Documentation

[email protected] Boat Covers and RepairsNew boat covers, canvas repair, restore water

repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

USCG Licensed 100-tonMaster CaptainDeliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff

323.855.0191 [email protected]. Jeffry Matzdorff.

323.855.0191

WantedHouseboat to RentMature couple looking to rent a 1 BR, 1 BA houseboat

for 1-2 mo. during the winter. 856-889-3731

Boat Partner Long-time experienced former boat owner interested

in partnership or sharing expenses 36-55’ boat for

cruising and shing. Ken 916 425-6650

[email protected]

JibLooking for a jib in good condition with UV protec-

tion for a 30’ Catalina. Need a 40’ Luff and a 23’ foot.

Please contact Alan at: [email protected] or

(310) 721-2825.

Asphalt Landscaper Magazine publisher looking for intern who will pay

him $40,000 a year for the privilege of doing menial

tasks. Serious inquiries only! Call 310-397-1887.

(310) 210-0861marinaresourcecenter.com

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Captain Joel EveMarine Consulting Services

Since 1976

Boating Instruction

Yacht ManagementDelivery

Captain’s Services

Dive Service

S & K

Quality

Underwater Services

310-822-8349w w w . s a n d k d i v e . c o m

Get the newlyreleased book on the

history of

Marina del Rey!

Available at the Historical Society’s Gallery at Fisherman’s Village, at local bookstores, or online at

www.marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org

OUTBOARD MADNESS!

2-20 HP - $95.0025-50 HP - $125.00

60-140 HP - $150.00150-300 HP - $200.00

Spark plugs, oil filter &

shop supplies included

310-823-110512792 W. Washington B;vd1 block east of [email protected]

Pick up and trailers available for a small fee

Amazing Special !

Must Call for an appointment

30 years in

Marina del Rey!

Sell it in

The MarinerFree Classifieds

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w Sail Handling Systems

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Monday - Friday 9-5

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Custom Instrument Dashboards

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