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Issue #133

March 2014

M a r 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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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

Copper Paint on the Outs?

Catalina Hazards

Tips From Sailmakers

MdR Vision

Comes into Focus


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2 The Mariner-Issue 133 2014

Theres a bit of political type stuff in this issue

because theres a lot going on in that realm. Copper

bottom paint is on its way to being banned and

the Marina parcels are being slid, shufed and

rearranged via the Visioning plan that is underway,which will effect us all.

Because of that, Ive found myself at a bunch of

meetings over the past months, which is always

interesting, boring, frustrating and sometimes

weird.

If you will allow me a little existentialismAs

the y on the wall that I usually am, I sometimes

see just a bunch of squiggly humans standing up

and sitting down trying to reason with each other

through a mechanism that was created by some

unknown someone, a long time ago. Some people

hate the mechanism; some seem to enjoy it on a

certain level, most just deal with it because it is the

only avenue towards being heard and enacting or

stopping a change of some kind. Nevertheless, I

call them the stand up-sit downpeople.

Besides the stand up-sit downpeople there are

just the sit-downtype. They have a nicer chair and

their own microphone, but for this they get yelled

at from time to time from the stand-up sit-downs

If they get yelled at too much, they strike back and

threaten to have you removed. Then the stand up

sit downmust sit down. They are mad when thishappens, but the other stand up-sit downswill clap

which by the way is not allowed the sit-downstel

you this in the beginning no clapping or jeering.

When the meeting is over, the sit-downs make

recommendations to other sit-downsand then those

sit-downswill call a different type of meeting and

the stand up-sit downs come back and do it again

at another place, which is sometimes farther away

and in the middle of the day which they hate.

Of course this is just one view of the bureaucratic

process, but, at any rate, the next time you see me

at a meeting, you will know that, to me, you are jus

a squiggly human in one of these two categories

The Mariner is

Editor/Publisher

Pat Reynolds

Columnist

Mookie

ContributorsDave Kirby

Richard Schaefer

Tim Tunks

For advertising rates andInformation contact

310-397-1887

email

[email protected]

Mailing address

P.O. Box 9403

Marina del Rey, CA 90295

The Mariner appears on the last

Friday of every month.

This issue Feb. 28 - March 28

Important

Numbersat a glance:

n Marina del Rey

Sheriff:

310-482-6000

n Los Angeles County

Lifeguard:

310-577-5700

n Vessel Assist:

800-399-1921

n Marine Life Rescue

800-39WHALE

FROM THE EDITOR

WHATS INSIDE

A S IMPLERV I EWOFTHEPOLIT ICALSYSTEM

Coming Events 4

O the Wire 6

Eyeballing the Vision 8Marina del Reys Visioning Revealed

Stitch in Time by Tim Tunks 10Tim Questions Sailmakers

Water Woes 12Marina del Reys Pollution Ocially Addressed

Island Hazards by Richard Schaefer 16Catalinas Island Isnt Just a Deep Water Cruise

Catalina Cruising 18Bill McNeelys Guide to Crusiing Catalina

Racing - Midwinter Regatta 20

Pelican Crossing by Tim Tunks 22Tim Battles Wits With a Crafty and Tenacious Pelican

Classieds 25

Thanks for

picking it up!

Cover - Midwinter Starby Pat Reynolds

Photo by Lisa Asahara


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39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillardiesels $85,000

40 Endeavour 1983 center cockpit cruiserready to cruise spacious dbl cabin $79,000

74 DeFever Trawler 1986 This proven long range trawler was built at 68 with cockpitand was extended by Defever - additional 6 swim platform hull extension . $389,000

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March 1

Safe Boating Education Class -GPS for Mariners

Flotilla 12-42 of the United States Coast Guard

Auxiliary will be offering a two-session GPS

for Mariners course. Class will meet on two

consecutive Saturdays, from Noon-3 p.m. at

the Marina del Rey West Marine location,

4750 Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey. GPS

for Mariners is a modern learning experience

that focuses on the GPS equipment and related

electronics typically owned by recreational

boaters. Participants who have GPS handheld

units may bring these to class for hands-ontraining on their own equipment. Those not

possessing handheld units or with permanently

installed equipment, will benet from learning

about available GPS technology, GPS usage,

interconnecting options, and the practical

application for recreational boating. Course

fees are $45.00 per person or $55.00 per couple,

if paid in advance. Both options include one

textbook and one set of course materials. See

website at www.uscga1242.org/classes.html to

register. For more information please email

[email protected] or call 424-248-7190.

March 6Weekend Navigator Class

A comprehensive course designed for both

experienced and novice powerboat and sailboat

operators. The course is divided into two major

parts designed to educate the boater in skills

required for a safe voyage on a variety of

waters and boating conditions. $80 textbook

& materials fee is due at registration, the rst

night of the course. Mar 16th - May 15th / 7:00-

9:30 PM Del Rey Yacht Club - 13900 Palawan

Way - Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Contact:

[email protected]. - 714-317-4510.

March 10Safe Boating Education Class -

Suddenly in Command

Flotilla 12-42 of the United States Coast Guard

Auxiliary will offer a one evening Suddenly in

Command course to be held from 7:00 p.m.-

10:00 p.m. at California Yacht Club, 4469

Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Suddenly in

Command is designed for those not generally

at the helm but often onboard. It will help you

be prepared in case the Captain suddenly

becomes incapacitated or falls overboard. This

class covers how to control your boat and call

for help, determine and communicate your

location, rst aid and boat repair kits and how to

use them, etc. Also included are descriptions of

what causes typical boating mishaps and how to

prevent or minimize these, basic boat handling

and what equipment should be onboard.

Knowledge gained from this course will also

increase boating enjoyment for the second mate

and other crew. Course fees are $25.00 per

person or $35.00 per couple, if paid in advance.

Both options include one set of course materials.

See website at www.uscga1242.org/classes.

html to register. For more information pleaseemail [email protected] or call 424-248-

7190. To learn about other courses or services

provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, please

visit us online at www.uscga1242.org.

March 11

Womens Sailing AssociationSpeaker Series

Local racer, author, and historianTim Tunks

WSAs speaker for the March 11 meeting at

SMWYC will be local racer, author, and historian

Tim Tunks who will relate the Events Leading

to WSAs Foundation-1983 and Beyond.

South Bay Yacht Racing Club gured heavily

in WSAs creation when Tim was moving up to

be Commodore of SBYRC in 1986, and it will

be a most interesting story told by someone who

was there in the thick of it when it happened.

Tims honors include Yachtsman of the Year

2012 and Sportsman of the Year 2003,

and his strong grasp of local history has been

expressed through his writings and work for the

Marina del Rey Historical Society. His racing

credits include driving the Sunset Series Richie

Trophy winning boats in 1989 and 1990. Tim

is a frequent speaker at West Marines ExpertsSeminars and is deeply involved in mentoring

and training programs to bring new racers into

the Santa Monica Bay racing eets. He has

been the architect of many races and traditions,

including the quarter century run of SBYRCs

Matchless Match Racing Regatta which he

started in 1986.

March 15

Marina del Rey Outrigger CanoeClub Novice Women Orientation

Come try this exciting team water sport at

Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of

Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers are

welcome; Saturdays beginning March 15

8 a.m.; Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m. For more

information, email [email protected]

or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.

March 15

Catalina Island Conservancy Mara-thon 10K/5K/Kids Run

This event features rugged terrain, spectacula

vistas and special challenges on the exciting

and historic marathon course run on

Catalina Conservancys lands. Spectrum

Sports Management. 909-399-3553, www

RunCatalina.com

March 16

Marina del Rey Outrigger CanoeClub Novice Men Orientation

Come try this exciting team water sport a


Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomer

are welcome; Sundays beginning March 15

7:30 a.m.; Tue. & Thu., 5:30 p.m. For more

information, phone Cal at (310)902-8096

email [email protected], or visit www

marinaoutrigger.org.

March 22

Free Dockwalker Training

This workshop trains volunteers to become

Dockwalkers, who conduct face-to-face

boater education about environmentally-sound

boating practices. Receive free educationa

materials to distribute to boaters at marinas

boat launch ramps, boat shows, and specia

events. The efforts of Dockwalkers increase

boater awareness about clean and safe boating

thus improving the recreation experience in

California while helping to preserve its preciou

wildlife habitat and water quality - 10:00 a.m

to 12:45 p.m. Del Rey Yacht Club 13900Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey. For information

visit www.BoatingCleanandGreen.com, CA

You must register to attend

March 22

Windward Yacht Centers 4thAnnual Maintenance Event

Hosted by Windward Yacht Center, C.C. Marine

and S & K Dive Service. Originally conceived

as a do it yourself event to assist our regular

customers with repair needs and providing

skilled help and advice that they would no

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a.m.; men practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at

5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. For more

information, phone Cal at (310)902-8096,

email [email protected], or visit www.

marinaoutrigger.org.

Live Music - Yacht Rock!

Unkle Monkey at The Warehouse every

Wednesday -Steve Stafford & Casey Jones of

the popular local band Unkle Monkey will be

performing Island Music and Soft Rock at the

Warehouse Restaurant every Wednesday night

from 6-9 pm Using guitar, ukulele, congas, and

steel drum, they play music from the Caribbean,

Hawaii, and other exotic ports. Come have a

Mai Tai, watch the sunset and enjoy some great

live music, right here in the marina! Happy

Hour 4-7 pm 4499 Admiralty Way

Santa Monica WindjammersYacht Club

We invite members, guests, and prospective

members to join us for cocktails, food, live

music, 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, other events, directions, and

more.

Marina Venice Yacht ClubSocial Sundays

Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our

Social Sunday Open House from 4:00 p.m. to7:00 p.m. Food items are provided at a moderate

price. 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.

Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator to the

Club House on G2. For more information call

(310) 853-0428, visit our website www.mvyc.

org, or contact [email protected]. .

Womens 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 skipper

and crew in a friendly social environmen

for daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruise

to Catalina and other destinations. We mee

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. 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 a one

day guest membership of only $5 entitles you to

brunch and a day of sailing, if space is available

No prior sailing experience is necessary. Fo

more info call (310) 226-8000 or see website a

www.marinasundaysailors.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 Jeanne Cronin at jeannecro@

gmail.com.

Single Mariners of Marina del Rey

Single Mariners of MDR meet at 7 p.m. on the

1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the PacicMariners Yacht Club, 13915 Panay Way, Marina

del Rey, CA. At the meeting, Single Adults

meet other Single Adults to setup upcoming

Weekend Day Sails. There is a small charge fo

a light meal during the meeting, however, there

is a courtesy discount if you RSVP for dinne

at [email protected] or leave a

message at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesday

prior to the Thursday meeting.

To list a coming event, email

[email protected]

normally have access too, the event has evolved

into more of an early season marine trade show.

10 am to 3 pm, at Windward Yacht Center,

13645 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, for more

details, or if interested in renting a booth, call

Simon or Chris on 310-823-4581

March 23

Powerboating 101

Join Del Rey Yacht Club for an informative talk

on how to maximize the fun on your powerboat.

Well share tips and tricks in getting the most

bang for your boat! This is a free event

seating is limited and reservations are required.

Please contact DRYC to sign up 13900

Palawan Way 310-823-4664 [email protected]

- www.dryc.org.

March 27

California Yacht Club Yachting Din-ner: Antarctic and Atlantic Islands

Odyssey

Presented by Richard Abele. Join fellow

armchair adventurers at California Yacht

Clubs Yachting Dinner to share a rare voyage

of discovery, presented by acclaimed global

adventurer, Richard Abele at 6:15 p.m.

Richard has recently returned from a

challenging 42-day cruise to the Antarctic

plus South and Mid-Atlantic oceans aboard

the Dutch expedition ship Plancius. Along this

towering high-seas route, he visited not only the

South Shetland Islands and Antarctic continent,

but made numerous landings on South Georgia

Island (home to thousands of penguins, fur seals,

and various sea birds) then cruised north into

the Atlantic to visit remote islands of Tristan da

Cunha, St. Helena, Ascension and the Cape VerdeIslands. This intrepid voyager has prepared a

riveting show focused on the wildlife, icebergs,

shore landings and encounters with the villagers

on these remote islands. And you dont

want to miss his extraordinary crossing of the

Equator aboard a small inatable Zodiac! No-

Host Cocktails 6:15 p.m. Buffet Dinner - 7:00

p.m. followed by Presentation $26.00 includes

Dinner, tax, service and parking. Open to all

who enjoy yachting and adventure, as a public

service of CYC. Reservations REQUIRED,

please. California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty

Way Marina del Rey 310.823.4567 www.calyachtclub.com

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The Ocean Conservation Society in Marina del Rey has begun a program

called Promoting Responsible Viewing of Marine Mammals in Southern

California with the goal of educating boaters about proper marine

mammal viewing.

The Southern California Bight includes coastal Southern California, the

Channel Islands and surrounding waters and is frequented by one of the

largest populations of marine mammals in the world - up to 30 different

species.

As humpback whales, blue whales and other endangered species frequent

this area in search of food, people are taking to the water to see them rst-

hand. However, many people dont know that these whales are protected

or that getting too close can potentially cause harm to these magnicent

animals. Whales and dolphins are protected under the Marine Mammal

Protection Act and boaters need to pay careful attention when approaching

them.

Its a violation of federal law to harass or harm them and penalties

can include up to one-year imprisonment and nes of up to $20,000.

For full information and ways to help marine mammals go to www.

oceanconservation.org.

Coast Guard

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Check Website

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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reported that a multiagency response lead

to the rescue of two men after their boat capsized outside Marina Del Rey

Harbor, Feb. 17, 2014.

Search and rescue watchstanders from Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles

Long Beach received two reports of red distress ares near Marina De

Rey Harbor from a good samaritan and a sailboat returning to MdR from

Catalina at about 6 p.m. Based on the elevation of the are and angle o

observation, watchstanders determined a likely location of origin.

Within 20 minutes rescuers were on scene and found two men clinging to

a swamped 12-foot boat. Both men were recovered with no injuries. They

conrmed that they had red the distress ares after they both stood on

one side of the boat at the same time while setting lobster traps, causing

the boat to capsize. Even though they were able to right the boat, there

was too much water inside and with darkness becoming a factor, theydecided to shoot the ares.

Having the right safety equipment aboard your boat will drastically

decrease the time it takes to get help to you and also increase your chance

of survival, said Lt. Michael Turanitza. These boaters did the right thing

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Originally conceived as a do it yourself event to assist our regular customers with repair needs and providing skilled help and advice that they would

not normally have access too, the event has evolved into more of an early season marine trade show.

Held in the parking lot of Windward Yacht Center, there will be approximately 30 booths lled with local vendors and subcontractors that we regularly

use, dealing with all aspects of boat repair.

Raymarine provides their show trailer (courtesy of maritime communications), lled with all the latest electronics, navigation and communication

devices, along with helpful staff who give hands on demonstrations.

There will be Representatives from paint companies, Engine and Genset Dealers, Toilet and Plumbing suppliers, Rigging specialists, Gelcoat and

Fiberglass experts, Canvas Repair Firms, Yacht Brokers, Sailing Schools and Local Yacht Clubs.

There will also be seminars on:- Updating of Copper Free Antifouling regulations, Engine maintenance and repairs, Galvanic corrosion on your boa

in Marina Del Rey.

We will provide a BBQ lunch, and rafes for marine equipment during the day.

Its a great day to cruise by and get to meet the professionals that work in Marina del Rey, the admission and parking is free, we will also provide a

dinghy dock for those who want to arrive by water.

Event is on Saturday March 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Windward Yacht Center, 13645 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, for more details, or if interested in

renting a booth, call Simon or Chris on (310) 823-4581.


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ack in April of 2013, the Marina del Rey public was made aware of a plan to, in essence, assemblethe puzzle pieces of MdR

into something they felt was more cohesive, connected and reective of what the users/stakeholders might be looking for

This Visioning included a public outreach that involved a walking tour, workshops and an interactive website designed

for idea sharing. Short of a master plan, Visioning is a means to try and correct some of the weaknesses this area is aficted

with and form a model that serves all parties more effectively. In a real sense, this process involves the proposition of major

changes some that will be welcomed as long overdue and others that send shivers through spines.

For boaters, the Visioning statement that was released in early February 2014 indeed has incorporated many of the suggestion

that were put forth by community members. The overarching sentiment by these folks was that the identity of Marina del Rey

should be one that is completely identied with boating as opposed to a more residential or retail focus. Although some will argue that the Visioning

statement only proves their prognostications others feel that boating is a relevant portion of the plan.

That said, one of the more controversial suggestions in the statement is the proposed moving of the public launch ramp to an area on the Fishermans

Village parcel near the LMU rowing facility. What is currently the launch ramp and mast-up storage area would be changed to a retail space.

Gina Natoli, a regional Planner who heads up the Visioning, insists that the change is simply better for the greater good. At a Saturday morning meeting

E y e b a l l i n g t h e V i s i o nWill the Public Launch Ramp Be Moved?

The Marina del Rey Visioning Statement has been released and some are skeptical about the notion of moving

the public launch ramp to Fishermans Village.

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where Planning staff took time to explain the changes to members of the public, she said the launch ramp and storage would remain intact just in a

different area. She stated the move was endorsed by Coast Guard personnel and was passionate that it was the right thing to do. That section of land is

prime real estate when it comes to what is being considered as the entrance of the new Marina del Rey. Natoli wants the area from the public library on

down to what is now the public launch area on Fiji Way to be a cohesive retail based section of town for visitors to congregate and enjoy.

Although Natoli believes in the concept, others are not so enthralled. Small Craft Harbor Commissioner Dave Lumian had his doubts:

From a boating perspective, its almost laughable, Lumian said. I think the [proposed] location has some of the highest boating trafc in the area

- having to orientate your boat while trying to use a boat ramp is a very tricky thing. We like to say in boating that its the rst 20-yards and the last

20-yards that are the most difcult.

Where the ramp is presently, you have a great degree of shelter from the wind, trafc and swell action. The idea of moving the boat ramp I think is

really questionable. The present ramp is one of the best in Southern California and people come hear to launch their boats because it is such a good

facility.

Lumian made sure to state that he thought there were some good ideas in the plan but that this was a particularly bad idea.

Besides Lumian, Commissioner Russ Lesser was equally miffed at the notion.

I started reading [the report] and got to the Fishermans Village part and I thought youve got to be kidding, Lesser said. The ideal visiting service

area in the Marina, with the best views and the best possibility to attract people were going to turn it into boat storage? I have no faith in the rest of

it because of that. It makes no sense to have boat storage in one of the prime spots in the Marina.

In addition to the commissioners, another person who was quite disgruntled over the proposal is Michael Pashaie, a partner in the Fishermans Village

property. Pashaie just spent over $2 million on plans to turn FV into a bustling beautiful retail destination only to nd out the Visioning folks had a

different take.

Im quite emotional about this issue, Pashaie said. I think there are some wonderful ideas that can be implemented in due time, however, Im not

positive that this visioning process has really been reective of the public comments and those of the boaters.

We have designed and planned for the past 13-years and spent over $2 million in architectural fees, environmental impact reports 11 types of studies

of what they want to [now] put [at the public launch ramp].

Beaches and Harbors Acting Director Gary Jones said this element was a signicant proposal and would generate substantial comment and debate

- that would be a pretty safe statement. What is being addressed by the Visioning staff is how to make the area a better connected entity and create more

identity and personality to an old layout that wasnt designed for the purpose they have going forward. From that perspective they have an argument osubstance, but the boating community is wary and alert regarding this aspect and the rest of the plan.

I think a lot of it reects a land use perspective and not a recreational boating perspective and Im very very concerned about that, Lumian said. Im

disappointed because it seemed like at most of the meetings recreational boating was particularly highlighted and yet the plan doesnt seem to reec

what went on at the meetings I was at. I also would have liked to have seen more of a perspective for enhancing boating amenities in Marina del Rey

dont think it addresses that well.

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spent a decade cruising far from my homeport sailmaker

and I learned the value of making small repairs before major

failures occura lesson that holds true for sailors close to

home as well. I interviewed some of our local sailmakers and

canvas specialists about steps you can take to ensure a long

and useful life from the valuable soft goods on your boat.

I rst spoke with Oliver McCann who owns the Marina del Rey UK

Sail Loft and has been making sails and serving local sailors for nearly

forty years. Oliver says, by far, the most frequent repair job in his loft is

restitching sun covers that protect the leaches of roller furled headsails.

The stitching seems the rst component to fail, as the thread is weakened

from all the sun exposure it receives when the sail is stored on its roller.

Even if the stitching doesnt fail while the sail is rolled up, the cover is

very vulnerable to damage from the spreader during tacks. If just an inchor two of the covers stitching fails, the loose edge can catch on the rig and

rip a foot or more loose. If ever there was a poster child for a stitch in time

it would be the genoas sun cover, and that is good reason to pull headsails

off the roller at least once a year for a checkup from your sailmaker.

The spreaders can also attack the sail itself, so intact properly located

protective spreader patches on the sail and the cover should be checked

and repaired if needed. Deteriorated spreader boots should be replaced to

prevent additional damage.

Oliver says the third most frequent components needing attention are

the mainsail slide attachments. Each time the mainsail is lowered and

aked on the boom, the attachment webbing is twisted 90 degrees causingsubstantial wearespecially with sharp edged metal sail slides. Taking

the mainsail in for service makes it easy to check all the sail stitching

where the sail touches the rig while all the slide attachments are checked

and refreshed as necessary.

In olden days before smart sailors ordered their mainsails with full

battens, the batten pockets were also vulnerable but modern full battens

eliminate most of those problems.

Harry Pattisons Elliot / Pattison Sails in Newport is one of the last lofts

to actually design and build their laminated sails in house, so he was my

next call. I asked Harry about how he services his customers sails. He rs

mentioned all the things Oliver listed, adding emphasis to checking all the

attachments like clew grommets, luff tapes, reeng rings and tack ttings

A special consideration for laminated sails is the shrinkage that happens

over the life of the sailsometimes as much as four inches along the

luff. This shrinkage can relocate the spreader contact area on the leech o

the sail. Attention to patches by sometimes enlarging them or sometimes

removing and relocating them can be required.

The sail does not shrink evenly over its whole surface, which results in

changing sail shape. Because the leech is under high tension it is stretched

out close to its original length while the luff and front of the sail is unde

much less tension, not getting stretched out and thereby shrinking more

If you suspect your sail is getting slower, you can document the current

shape with carefully shot photographs and bring them with your sail toyour sailmaker.

Harry tells us to shoot looking straight up the sail from the center of

the foot to the mast head (lying supine on the deck). In the case of the

mainsail, shoot another photo straight up the mast so your sailmake

can see how much mast bend there is. One most important point is to

photograph headsails while the boat is hard on the wind sailing within the

designed wind range of the sail. A picture of the #2 while on a reach in

eight knots of wind is of no use.

Common xes to laminated sails involve removing the luff tape and

recutting the luff curve to correct shape in the front of the sail and retting

the leech tape to correct for excessive hook or wrinkles there.

Places where softer material meets stiffer material, like at the clew patch

are vulnerable to additional stress because they become the hinge points

where the sail material is repeatedly exed. If caught early while all the

load path laments are still intact, the application of sticky back insignia

cloth on both sides can hold the laments in place for another season o

two.

Racing spinnakers require realtime inspection by an expert observer to

evaluate shape while the sail is ying. A photograph cannot show the poin

of sail nor the wind strength, nor even if the spinnaker is properly trimmed

Sti tch in Time

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By Tim Tunks

Tim Catches Up With a Few Sailmakers to Talk Shop


11/28


for the conditions.

Noticing that you are now slower than a boat you were used to beating is

an alert to the less experienced eye. To test whether the spinnaker materialis too worn, stretch the cloth over your mouth and blow through it. Older

spinnakers loose the sizing material that seals the pores between the

threads while new cloth does not let air pass through. Leaking air robs

the sail of power.

Older softer spinnakers often y easier because they can stretch to

accommodate changes in the wind. But dont be mislead that easy

trimming is fast trimming. Wind pressure used to stretch the sail is not

available to power the boat, so just because the kite ies easily does not

necessarily mean it is pulling as it shouldenergy is wasted when the sail

stretches.

Most all racers keep a roll or two of spinnaker repair tape aboard to x small

holes and tears. Harry even gives his customers round patches punched

from adhesive material for this purpose. Carefully applied spinnaker tape

on each side of the sail can be an effective permanent repair. But if the tear

is either three cornered or longer than a couple of inches it is a good idea

to bring it in for a sewn-on patch.

My next call was to my friend Willie Hjorth who owns Mare Co. Sails

and makes all kinds of custom sewn goods for the nautical trade from

multi-hull trampolines to sophisticated gyre-nets, which are sea strainers

for scientic studies. A major part of her business these days is fabricating

custom sun sails, stretched fabric panels providing shade in yards and

patios. Cooleroo mesh products are the materials of choice for this

application.

Willie pointed out the importance of using Tefonor Gore-Texthread onany covers that endure extended sun exposure, for such thread is far less

susceptible to ultra-violet damage than sailmakers Dacron thread.

Willie has lived aboard for nearly half a century so I asked for her tips to

make covers last.

Built up salt crystals can abrade the fabric bers from the inside and

the outside, so rinse your fender covers frequently, and any of your other

canvas that gets saltwater wetting. She added, Be certain to rinse any

residual soap after thorough washing because leftover soap and detergen

residue can be worse on the fabric than salt.

Although our disposable society teaches us that replacement is preferable

to repair, this is rarely true about the custom made cloth items we have on

boats unless it is a case of rotted fabric. In that case it is better to remove

the deteriorating cover so it can still be disassembled and used as a pattern

for its replacement.

A stitch in time can frequently save a lot more than nine.

Tim Tunks many honors include Yachtsman of the Year 2012 and

Sportsman of The Year 2003. He frequently lectures and leads seminars

on a wide range of sailing topics, including technical tips like this story

and many aspects of sailboat racing for the amateur sailor.

This is a photo from the proper angle showing a well trimmed genoa in appropriate wind strength. The draft stripes on the sail show good shape with themaximum draft (chord depth) toward the luff of the sail. The heavy black lines show the curvature of a shrunken sail with its maximum draft moved afttoward the center, creating less forward lift and more sideways heeling force. Removing the luff tape and recutting the luff curve can restore much or thegenoas original performance.

Photos courtesy of Tim Tunks


12/28


espite vehement opposition from both the public

and Los Angeles County the California Regional

Water Quality Control Board will go forward with

their water quality objectives that could include the

removal of copper bottom paint on Marina del Rey

boats and some sort of dredging or capping within

the harbor itself.

In a public meeting held in downtown Los Angeles at 2:00 in the afternoon,

members from the local boating community lled the large room and lined

up to rail against the Boards plan to implement a TMDL (total maximum

daily load) that would reduce pollution in MdR waters. According to the

Regional Board, levels of certain toxins, particularly copper, are beyond

what is acceptable in the waters of California and they want something

done.

While most boaters are behind the idea of clean water, many are not

convinced the science brought forward was persuasive enough to enact

their suggested methods of remediation. The department received over

200 letters regarding the matter from stakeholders and the general

public. It would seem the very rst letter posted - from the United States

Environmental Protection Agency might have carried the most weight the

closing of their comments was followed by a powerful recommendation:

We commend your hard work on the reconsideration of this TMDL and

strongly recommend adoption by the Regional Board.

One would have to think that if the EPA read the report and says go forward,

there would have to be quite a surprising development for anything to stop

the recommendation. Like all these political processes, one group makes

recommendations to another until it becomes something that the public

has to contend with but that process is underway and likely wont be

stopped from here on in.

Not everyone was in agreement that this move to eliminate copper from

the water column is a bad idea. Boaters who are tasked with stripping

their boats clean and replacing the old paint with unproven alternative

are unhappy, but organizations like Heal the Bay and L.A.Waterkeeper

endorsed the Boards intentions.

Activities involving human contact during boating or other recreationa

activities in the MDR Harbor waters or ingesting seafood originating

from these waters is potentially harmful, they wrote in a letter to the

Board. Additionally, many of the species impacted by these impairments

support food chains for birds, sh and wildlife that residents of the Marina

boaters, shers, and visitors enjoy.

Polluted water decreases overall use of the Harbor, with economic

impacts to recreational businesses, shopping venues, and nearby

hospitality businesses; thus, improving water quality throughout the MDR

Harbor will yield numerous economic benets.

At the meeting a representative from L.A. Waterkeeper, Laura Meeker

even mentioned that their boat has an alternative coating and they

are pleased with the results, however the experience for Shelter Island

boaters, who have been tasked with nearly the exact same burden as wha

MdR faces, do not concur.

At a recent public event about the issue at the Del Rey Yacht Club, Dr. JohnAdriany from Shelter Island said simply the alternatives dont work.

Adriany, an environmental Chemist and a board member of cleanmarina

org,spoke with great command about all aspects of complying with the

Water Board including the often-complicated scientic details. Although

Shelter Island is committed to lowering their pollution levels, they are

struggling with the assigned timelines and foresee the same problem for

MdR. In a letter to the board they wrote:

Based on District staff s experience, the proposed 11-year time frame fo

complying with an 85% reduction in copper loading may be challenging

The District has been actively encouraging the use of alternative paints fo

Water WoesRegional Water Board Decides Copper Must Go

Regional Control Board Chair Charles Stringer listening to one of the many Marina del Rey boaters who showed up at a downtown meeting toexpress displeasure over the Boards pollution reduction intentions. Photo Pat Reynolds.

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over six years. While we recognize that much of

the groundwork for evaluating paints has been

expedited by some of our research and paint

testing efforts, we have learned that informing

the local boating public about alternative hull

paints, securing grant funds, and encouraging a

behavior change, takes time.

Additionally, the cost to convert boats to non-

copper alternatives still remains signicantly

higher than the cost of using copper antifouling

paint. Our local San Diego Bay boatyards have

had years of experience applying alternative

paints, yet some have only recently included

the application process into their normal course

of business. Our experience has taught us that

the fundamental behavioral shifts needed to

embrace alternative paints both at the boatyard

and throughout the local boating community

take time, regardless of the work that has been

done elsewhere.

At both this yacht club event and the downtownhearing, Water Board personnel were dead-set

on clarifying that they are not (at this point)

in any way requiring boaters to adhere to any

regulation of any kind and not requiring a

dredging project for Marina del Rey.

Were not mandating dredging in what were

doing today were not. Were not mandating

dredging and were not mandating particular

paints. Its clear that there are some fundamental

misunderstandings in what were doing. And I

want to make clear of what were not doing

were not ordering any particular measures betaken or any particular paint be used. We have

a very signicant time line were working with

that will allow for additional studies that will

help in obtaining the standards that have been

established. There are opportunities to continue

to rene the approach along the way that is most

efcient and least burdensome.

The County of Los Angeles is the entity that

has to somehow get the numbers to adhere to

the limits that are set and the Regional Board,

at this point, is simply middle management an

agency that answers to another.

There was talk of how a change in diving

practices could possibly help the cause and

examining ushing methods to improve

circulation was also mentioned. In addition,

there has been discussions of paints that contain

less copper that could be explored. The Regional

Board says they are open to all ideas, including

revised studies, as long as the pollution is being

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am often amazed at the number

of people I meet who either, a)

dont know there are hazards

to navigation at Catalina or, b)

assume they are all buoyed, lighted

or at least, on the charts. You

would be wrong if you assumedeither A or B to be true.

Lets start our voyage around the

island up at the West End and work our way

down the lee side of the island, then around

the East End - and up the weather side. Finally,

well round West End to nish where we began.

NOTE: I will use the term unmarked to

designate hazards that are charted but not

lighted or buoyed.

As we leave West End, heading roughly east-south east , the island is slipping by to starboard.

Just past Starlight Beach a jagged line of rocks

juts out more than 200 yards from the island

- Johnsons Rocks. I have seen one sport-sher

holed on these rocks and am told many boats

have met their demise on these unmarked, crusty

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

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

in such conditions if you dont know the area

well. Some charts and cruising guides show the

rocks as Johnsons Rocks others simply as

Foul Area - in any case stay well clear.

A couple of miles ahead is Parsons Landing -

a beautiful spot in south or southeast conditions

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

October, in perfect conditions, and found the

anchorage choked with kelp. Remember, kelp

means rocks on the bottom. Care must taken

anchoring and going ashore in a dinghy - there

are scattered rocks throughout this anchorage.

This open roadstead is generally not a place

for the beginner to overnight.

As Parsons slips astern we round Arrow Point.

This point provides limited protection in West

conditions to the anchorages as far east as Lion

Head. Always round points leaving plenty of sea

room. Rocks and thick kelp out to about 150 feet

from shore in this area.

The rst small cove we come to is DoctorsCove. At one time it was a nice, snug anchorage

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

oating swim-dock dead in the middle. The

dock, coupled with two large underwater

rocks, now make the cove only suitable for one

experienced boater.

Emerald Bay and Johnsons Landing are

coming up to starboard. Be advised, there is an

unmarked reef running just to seaward of, and

parallel to the outer mooring line. This rocky

reef terminates in Indian Rock. Thick kelp in

this area as well. Safest entry into Emerald isnavigated by leaving Indian Rock 50 yards to

starboard.

Between Emerald Bay and Isthmus Cove lies

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

Most of this reef is fairly deep - though at one

spot it is just a few feet below the surface at

mean low water. When heading east it is best to

leave the buoy to starboard, or stay about 100

yards from shore. Dont close with the nun buoy

to port when traveling down island.

Off the bow, Lion Head thrusts its protecting

point toward the northeast and gives Isthmus

Cove, and her satellite anchorages, a fair

amount of protection from the prevailing wind

and sea.

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

midst is an unmarked rock. This rock has broken

many a prop and punched quite a few holes in

the hulls of unsuspecting boaters. If you try

and cut the corner coming into Cherry Cove

theres a good chance youll become aquatinted

with it - dont cut the corner.

The main hazard in Isthmus Cove is Harbor

Reef. It lies about 100 yards behind Bird

Rock - somewhat in line with the pier. There

once was a red nun buoy marking the reef

Most boaters couldnt gure out which side topass the buoy on, and so ran aground on the

reef. So many boats struck this hazard tha

the Harbor Department kept a scoreboard on

the old pier. I also understand that there was

an unofcial weekly and seasonal lottery

involved with picking the lucky number o

hits. I can remember the number of groundings

approaching 20 more than once.

Now theres a lighted tower and big sign - on

busy weekends there are Go-Go dancers on the

catwalk to get your attention (just kidding - bu

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

suspect fewer boats hit the reef these days, and

so no one keeps track of the groundings on a

scoreboard anymore. I suppose thats progres

- but I kinda miss the scoreboard and the chance

to win a few bucks on a busy weekend.

Ship Rock lies about a mile off the mouth of the

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

go near it check your chart and take note of the

underwater spur that juts out from it. This rocky

outcropping has claimed more than one boat.

Continuing down island we pass Blue Cavern

Point, the old quarry, Empire Landing and

Rippers. If you stay at least 100 yards off shore

you should be clear of rocks and kelp. If youre

new to the island keep a chart guide in your lap

and take notes. If you want to poke into Rippers

Little Gibraltar or Goat watch your fatho and

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

lookout on the bow might be useful.

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

L o c a l C u r r e n t s

By Captain Richard Schaefer

Island Hazards

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Dont Let Your Guard Down Making Your Way Around the Island


17/28


about 50 feet offshore

approximately midway

between Little Gibraltar

and Goat Harbor - it

could ruin your day, so

pay attention.

Just ahead is Long

Point. Once below it

the seas are generally

calmer and the weather

often more settled.

As we round Long

Point, Whites Landing

and Moonstone spread

out about a half a mile

to leeward (pronounce

leeward - Loo-erd

or youll irritate me).

Just to starboard, Button

Shell Beach is tucked up under the point -

offering excellent protection under prevailingconditions.

We soon pass Willow, Toyon and Gallaghers.

The Frog Rock anchorage lies just ahead.

Frog Rock is the closest safe anchorage to

Avalon. On summer weekends boaters who

are turned away from the moorings in, Avalon,

Descanso and Hamilton Cove often try the Frog

Rock anchorage area. I use it often myself.

NOTE: The bottom in this area is famous for

stealing anchors. Local Monday morningdivers often visit the area after a busy weekend

- anchors and chain arent cheap.

I got a surprise in that area a few years back.

The boys and I were slowly motoring our

sailboat and trolling down the island about 75

yards off shore. I could see that the Frog Rock

area was crowded and so started to look around

in the area just west for a spot to anchor. About

this time some kayakers, just ahead, started

yelling and gesturing. My boys on the bow

turned around wild-eyed and pointed forward.

Cautious (though perhaps too laid-back)

seaman that I am, I usually make it my practice,

when folks start screaming warnings at me, to

turn away toward deeper water, and slow down.

I gure Ill nd out what the yellings about

soon enough.

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

lying about 3 feet below the surface. I cringed

an Ouch! and grabbed a chart. This aquatic

boulder was news to me, and Id been in the

neighborhood a time or two. I scanned the

chart carefully - nothing. Some rock symbols at

the shoreline, but this uncharted bruiser was a

good 50 yards off shore. It pays to be cautious

- and doesnt hurt to be surrounded by friendly

kayakers and alert kids with loud voices.

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

navigation is pretty straight forward around

these parts.

When rounding the east end of the island its

usually best to do it in the morning - before the

westerlies and swell gets up.

Give yourself plenty of sea room - stay at least

250 yards off this rugged shoreline as we make

our way toward Little Harbor.

About 11 miles ahead we round Ben Weston

Point and are tempted to make a beeline for

Little Harbor. Bad idea. Sentinel Rock and its

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

awash, spread out in front of Sentinel Rock.

Leave the rock at least 150 yards to starboard as

you pass. Stay further offshore if the seas are up,

and they often are in this area.

One of my favorite anchorages, Little Harbor,is coming up off the starboard bow. The reef

extends farther from the north point than is

apparent. Give it a wide berth when entering.

Try and identify the rocks and swirling water at

the reefs terminus before entering the cove.

Note: Many charts and guides incorrectly

identify Shark Harbor as Little Harbor.

Big mistake. Little Harbor is at the north end of

the broader inlet - Shark Harbor is on the east

shore. If youre still confused, identify the palm

trees in the campground

of Little Harbor. Shark

Harbor has no palm

trees. Also, surfers like

Shark Harbor - so, i

a local long boarde

passes you, throwin

heat on a tube ride

theres a good chance

you need to rethink you

position.

About three miles

further on is Catalina

Harbor - the queen o

Catalina anchorages

The harbors entrance

is broad and wide, and

a landfall in daylight is

easily accomplished

However, at night no

all the nearly derelict vessels anchored at the

entrance are lighted, and the oats and mooringsthemselves can pose a hazard. Also, to starboard

lies Pin Rock - about fty yards from shore

Give the east shoreline plenty of leeway. A rs

entry on a moonless night is a bit risky.

When leaving Catalina Harbor bound for Wes

End its a good idea to stay well off the rocky

shoreline. About 2.5 miles northwest of Cat

Harbor is Whale Rock. This rock sits about 75

yards off shore. I personally knew a boater who

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

unmarked, but charted.

Now, just ahead is Eagle Rock. This pinnacle

shaped rock stands about 150 yards from shore

and 20 years ago I often passed between it and

the island. However, now the channel is choked

with kelp, and good judgment keeps me well to

seaward of this craggy spire.

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

a wide berth and set course due north. A steady

hand on the helm and a fair wind will see us

home - Marina del Rey is just under 5 hours

away. Set the sails for an easy beam reach, make

me a sandwich, and put on some Jimmy Buffett

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

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

Licensed Master of Sailing Vessels. He ha

skippered charters and deliveries, taugh

sailing and seamanship, managed yachts and

written for boating publications for nearly 30

years. He can be reached for comments, sailing

instruction, charters or consultation at 310

460-8946 or e-mail at, sailinlonesome@gmail

com


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Bill McNeely narrates the piece a friendly yet authoritative character

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McNeely has written Cruising Catalina Island a straight up guide

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It discusses the ins and outs of mooring, navigating, anchoring and details

the many spots to explore on this sacred little place. There are lists of the

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The book provides aid for navigating the area at night and points ou

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All in all this book is a denitive source for traversing what is what many

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Its that time of the year that we startto see things picking up. Spring is thegateway to good shing!

As we wind down the winter, on March1, the partial closer ends for rocksh,California Sheephead, lingcod, leopardshark and cabezon. On March 15 thebag limit for white seabass ends andLobster season closes March 19.

Until the March 1 opener, sand dabsand scorpion sh are lling bags in theday and at night folks are seeing somejumbo bass.

Hoopnetters and divers are gettinglimits in deepwater but as stated earlier,the season closes soon, so get outthere if you havent been.

Bait around the bait scene its mostlylarge anchovies as of print date.

Its crazy how the time goes onceagain the Fred Hall Show is here (March5) and, I for one, am looking forward totouring those grounds.

Until next time..tight lines

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Midwinter Regatta Rides AgainAlthough the participation numbers of this

years Midwinter Regatta were down, 55

boats still made it out to the Santa Monica

Bay course not including an energeticeet of Optis skippered by 27 young

sailors. The Del Rey Yacht Club elded

4 separate classes of youth sailors in the

mostly light winds and ckle conditions

the weekend provided.

On the course assigned to straight-

up racers (one design) the Viper eet

brought out 11 boats indicating the eet

of lightweight sportboats is on the rise in

Marina del Rey. As always there was a

solid group of Star boats representing (10

boats) and the Martin 242 were out in nearfull force with 15-boats the largest eet

in the regatta. The J/109 and J/80 classes

rounded out the one-design divisions.

Only nine cruising boats got in the action

which was a surprisingly low number and

for those worrying about the future of

sailboat racing, not a great sign.


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Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club13589 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292(310) 827-7692 www.smwyc.org

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(310) 827-7692, ext. 2, or email us at [email protected].

We offer some of the nicest facilities anywhere, the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful marina and wit-

ness breathtaking sunsets. We are located on the main channel adjacent to Burton Chace Park. Our

clubhouse, lobby, dining and meeting rooms and patio offer an ideal setting for any occasion.


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ating from the sea is a

combination of shing,

gathering, and hunting.

Hunting, in this case, means

spearshing

First let me disabuse the squeamish of their

notion that spearshing is more brutal than

line shing. With spearshing you take

only the sh you choose for eating, never

catching the wrong size or species which

must be returned to the sea in whatever

injured state the battle left it. When

spearshing, your prey has been personally

selected as an invited guest of honor at your

dinner table.

Seeking dinner one day, I was snorkeling

around in a little cove near Las Animas

Bay in the upper Sea of Cortez

With speargun in hand, I hunted fo

two medium-sized Cabrilla to bake

in foil with salsa and onions fo

Pescado en Papel that evening. I sho

the rst dinner sh and secured i

to the stringer on my weight belt as

I submerged to survey some rocky

structure to nd the second.

Surprised by a sudden tug upward on my

belt, I surfaced and found myself eye to eye

with a very large pelican, and he seemed

none too happy about sharing his private

stock of sh with me.

As no one had posted a Spearshing

Prohibited sign, I considered him the

interloper.

Pelican Crossing

Story and Illustration by Tim Tunks

Tunks comes face to feathers with a pelican who knows the art of war and negotiation

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Arrgghhh! I roared as a powerful kick from

my three-foot-long swim ns propelled me up

and out of the water to my waist. The pelican

back-pedaled about six feet but did not look at

all like the frightened bird Id expected to see.

Nonetheless, I resumed my hunt.

Having spotted the rest of dinner, I packed in a

few last breaths and dove to give chase. Another

surprise stopped my breath. The pelican had

swum back and gripped the bright orange

surface end of my snorkel, giving it a good tug.

This is a very determined character, I thought.

I considered ways to mount a surprise counter

attack. Shooting or stabbing were too extreme,

for wounding one of Natures critters not on the

days menu was not my style of brawling.

I strategized a surprise attack from below, for

I had superior command of the underwater

portion of our impromptu battleeld with mylarger ippers and no excessive buoyancy to

battle. I planned to use the butt end of my gun

as a medieval knight might use a padded lance

for the rst joustknocking the wind from my

opponent and perhaps driving him from the eld.

With a quick full breath I dove to the bottom and

patiently waited, holding on to a large rock until

the pelican had swum nearly overhead.

With the target in my sights, I shot toward the

surface holding my speargun rmly with the

butt end up as it punched the pelican with what

I thought would be a decisive strikeexpectingthe mighty bird to y away. Surprise again, for

my adversarys thick chest feathers absorbed all

the energy of my blow with little more notice

than would the earth if you smote it with a tack

hammer.

Id read somewhere that when violence and

intimidation fail, bribery can sometimes be an

effective resort, so I offered up my sh. The

bribe was accepted and I returned to my hunt

undisturbed, obtaining two fresh specimens for

the grill.

Later the pelican paddled about nearby as we

enjoyed our dinner in the cockpit. He xed me

in his steady glare to remind me that our detente

was only temporary. It was obvious that from

his point of view, he was sharing his sh with

me, although it was my hand he had eaten out of

as he took my bribe.

The moral of this story - take a little, leave a

little, and balance will be found.

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Dear Mookie,

Im a freshman in college and am having a

hard time focusing and Im afraid its goingto affect my grades. Im nding college way

harder than high school and fear I cant keep

up with the curve. Do you have any ideas?

Signed,

A.D.D. at USC

Dear USC,

I know how that can be. One time I had

an idea, it involved me breaking out of the

fenced in back yard, and I got busy working

on it. After a while, I was walking down a

street I had never seen and couldnt quite

remember why I left the yard or how to get

backlong story short, the next thing I knew

I was in dog prison with no testicles.

Try Adderall, its basically brain steroids

all the college kids are amped up on it. Youll

probably regret it in 10-years, but you need

results now. Hope that helps!

Quality Advice From ATwo Year Old Black Lab

Puppy

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Let Us Sell

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Choate 37 Sloop $29,900! Chris Craft Constellation 55 $129.5

1980 Formosa 47 $115K

Silverton Sedan - Turn Key! $60K

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SailboatsBeneteau Oceanis 400

Timeshare/Partnership on Beneteau Oceanis 400.Tri-cabin model - two heads. Full electronics, refrig-

eration, inverter, dinghy and outboard, windless, roller

furler, full canvas. Professional lessons available if

needed. No equity buy in. 3 Days, $300.00 per month

- no long term commitment. Call Captain Richard

Schaefer 310-460-8946

35 Ohlson Bros. Yawl 1959

Classic, Honduran mahogany, spruce masts. Sails

like a witch. Great Catalina weekender. Head turner.

Atomic 4, heater. Needs dedicated owner knowledge-

able of wood boats. $20,000 Dave at (310) 962-6068

or [email protected]

Coronado 35 1974

Sloop, Center cockpit aft-cabin. Yanmar Diesel, wellmaintained and many upgrades. Great live aboard

and ready to sail. Recent Survey available. $29,000

Denise (310) 490-9432

Ericson 30 1980

Universal Diesel. Dodger. Wheel Steering. Pressure

water. Full batten main. 3 jibs. Spinnaker with gear.

New transmission. New bottom paint. New strut bear-

ing. $14,999. 310-866-9439

Ericson 27 1974

Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc

$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882

26 Soling Sailboat-$4800 (MDR)

Fully restored 1986 Soling for sale. One of the most

elegant daysailers ever designed. This Soling was

build in 1986 by Abbott and totally restored 2011-12.

Contact Henrik (310) 913- 6226

14 Classic Enterprise sloopKu u ipo

(Euro Lido) Beautiful mahogany FRP epoxy. Spruce

spars. $10 K all inclusive w/trailer. Fractional own-

ership available. [email protected] 805 798-0493

Power Boats42 1981 Californian Trawler

2 3208 Cat diesels w 1400 hrs, all berglass hull, 2

heads w showers, sleeps 8, one level walk around

deck. Owner will carry or trade. Located in slip D-701

on Panay Way stern out endtie. $69,000 Call for Appt

- Al Lee 310-392-4193 or Gary at 310-293-9200.

36 Hatteras Sportfsher

1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY

300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in

MdR. 818-200-9770 - [email protected]

30 Grady-White Marlin, 1996.

Twin VX250 Yamahas. Just completed 50K renova-

tion. Everything New: motors, gelcoat, interior, elec-

tronics, more. Lowered to $54,000. (661) 257-9275.

24 Sea Ray Sorrento

Excellent 350CI, 359 hrs, with several upgrades.

Cuddy cabin, new safety package. Overhauled trail-

er, ready for Catalina. $8500.00 OBO 310-613-1332

Chris

1978 Formula 233

Classic 23 infamous boat. Well-maintained, smooth

running, deep V-hull Cutty cabin, Fresh Volvo-Penta350. GPS-sh nder.Many extras. Trailer included.

Recent tune-up/bottom paint. $5,500...obo Call

Jimmy 310 823-2526

DinghysWest Marine Avon RIB 280 9ft

With 8hp tohatsu o/b $2200.00, 310-391-6174

Inatables

8.5 Bombard/Zodiac AX3, PVC, Slatted Floor $500

9.7 Bombard/Zodiac AX4, PVC, Air Floor $600

10 Mercury, Hypalon, Air Floor $1200

10 Achilles, Hypalon, Air Floor $1000

310-822-8618.

Trailers

0 - 13 Boats $400-$120014 - 16 Boats $600-$1200

17 - 21 Boats $750-$1200

24 - 29 Boats $3000

310-822-8618.

Outboards/EnginesHonda Outboards

Buy-Sell-Repair-Install-Total Overhaul

See page 26. Don at (818) 427-2144

Outboards

3.5 Nissan $450

4 Mariner, Long $600

4 Mercury, Long $600


4 Suzuki $8006 Evinrude $800


6 Mercury, Internal Tank $1150

6 Nissan $750

6 Nissan $1000

6 Tohatsu $800

6 Tohatsu $1000

6 Yamaha, NEW-3yr Warranty $1299

8 Honda $1000

9.9 Yamaha, High Thrust, Elec Start, Long $1200

9.9 Yamaha, NEW-3yr Warranty, High Thrust, Power

Tilt, Elec Start, XLong $2799

20 Honda, NEW-5yr Warranty, Long $3299

20 Yamaha, NEW-3yr Warranty $2799310-822-8618.

Other StuffExtra Long Whisker Pole

Want to win sunset races (cruising class)?

With this extra-long telescoping whisker pole on

downwind legs your wung-out headsail will spread

wide and your boat will go signicantly faster. Made

of very lightweight carbon-ber tubes. As new condi-

tion. Is a spinnaker pole, too. It adjusts anywhere be-

tween 13 to18 ft. (Cost new: $2500) Priced at $1350;

310-776-0800. Displayed at:Hasley/UK Sailmaker:

310-822-1203

Fishing Gear

1.Fishing Reel Penn Senator 6/0 w/full spool braided

line $752.Fishing Reel Penn Level Wind 309 ....$45

3.Flying Gaff Hook 7 inch bevel point, rigged with 20

feet rope $40 - 310-940-9808

Alternator, Steps and a Ladder

Motorola 72amps 12 volt Marine alternator never

used $75.00

3 steps dock boarding steps berglass $75.00 bof.

Boat ladder teak 45 long $30.00

818 701 0782

Drop leaf table

14 Folded, 32 extended, 32 long, 30 high

$175.Oo. 310-391-6174

Chart Plotter

Standard Horizon CP155C GPS Color Chart Plotter

Daylight/nighttime viewable LCD display.12 chan-

nel WAAS receiver, high speed RISC processor and

screen resolution of 320 x 240. Outstanding chart de-

tail or insert optional C-Map NT chart card. Unit size

4.9H x 7.2W x 3.2D. With Power Connector and

mount. (Requires Ext Antenna) $250.00. Richard 310-

482-1877 or email [email protected]

Scuba Tanks

2 Luxfer alum. 3000Psi 80cu.Ft. SCUBA tanks

$125.00 - 310-391-6174

Dock Steps

2Ea 3 step and 2 ea 2 step - Fiberglass and

polythylene. $75 To $175 310-391-6174

Electronics

I just remodeled my yacht and have lots of electron-

ics for sale. Best price takes one or all.310-913-5533

ICOM IC-735 FH

Transceiver w/power supply - ICOM AH-2 automatic

antenne tuner. $300.00 Obo 310-391-6174

West Marine adult life vests (7)

Like new condition. Comes with whistles & West Ma-

rine yellow soft case for easy storage. $60 Call (310)

398-1430

Trailers

0-13 Boats $400-$1200

14-16 Boats $600-$1200

17-21 Boats $750-$1200

24-29 Boats $3000

310-822-8618Mainsail

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

Donate BoatsLooking for Boat DonationMarine Mammal Research

The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts

valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa

Free Classieds!Under 25 Words

Must be emailedto [email protected]

Two issue run (non-commercial)


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Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are

many benets to donating your boat. Please email

[email protected].

Cash For Your Boat !

Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930

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 boatTo SOS, a non prot organization helping and thank-

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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 tomorrows scientists and doctors. 310-

908-9198. www.city2sea.org

ServicesProfessional, U.S.C.G. Lic. SailingMaster, 25 years experience.

Available for boat purchase sea trials and

consultations, local deliveries, sailing instruction and

charters. 30 years local experience. 310-460-8946 or

Richard Schaefer [email protected].

Realtor

Serving MDR, Venice, SM areas Kathleen Eisen,

Realtor Sandpiper Properties 310-430-4106

DRE #01295354

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water

repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

Resell Consignment Service

We sell it for you online - Valuable & quality marine

electronics, equipment, parts, etc. CALL (310) 749-

5199

Come Sail with Capt. Royall!

Fun Charters, professional deliveries, sail or power-

boat lessons, video or photo shoots, private skipper,

personable and experienced.

www.royallcharters. com 310-367-3415

USCG Licensed 100-tonMaster Captain

Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff

323.855.0191 [email protected]. Jeffry Matzdorff.

323.855.0191

Live Aboard Situation

Limousine company owner seeks live aboard boat for

rent. Town car service available trade or cash. Saab

900 SE or Gulfstream RV Possible trade for boat.

Luken Limousine 310-621-0663 lukenlimos.comInformation on Americas Cup replicanine-foot sailboat.

Any and all will be appreciated. Please send to

[email protected]

Looking for a 36-40 Yacht

Something like a Carver with 2 state rooms to live

aboard - on a live aboard slip, Preferably in D Ba-

sin. Please email [email protected] or call

310.314.3537

Looking for Ignorant Person

Who has ne collectibles but has never heard of ebay.

310-397-1887

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Captain Joel EveMarine Consulting Services

Since 1976

Boating Instruction

Yacht Management

Delivery

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