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Issue #140October 2014

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For whatever reason Ive had a few interactions this past month with some politically active people in the community. Its weird I dont get the impression they think Im as cool as I think I am. This one particular gentleman basically came right out and said that he believes myself and my colleagues over at the Argonaut newspaper have something of an agenda that involves protecting and promoting the actions of the County.

I get it Pat, everyone has a master, he spoke confidently.

I asked him what he meant and he muttered something about advertisers and the county. I sensed he didnt want to say the things he truly felt, but I wanted him to know that to write about the stuff that goes on in these parts involves relating to or attempting to understand the point of views of the many factions that exist in and around Marina del Rey, and sometimes beyond.

In a way, I envy him for the liberty he withholds. He can spew vitriol, make accusations and feel the sweet comfort of victimization as he aggressively fights his battles. He has a cause, an agenda, a purpose to devise strategies and wage attacks. I, on the other hand, spend my thoughts imagining what everyone I meet is going through and wondering what their truth is. I want to understand what they are motivated by and why they would say or do what they say or do.

After hanging up the phone I realized how amazing it is that everyone has their role and we all feed each other in this complicated social weave. Like the ocean itself its all just one thing building and effecting another, creating a big other thing

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Coming Events 4 Off the Wire 6

Anchoring in Style 8A Billionaire Saddles Up His Megayacht at the Gates of MdR

Wobbly Boots 10A Quirky Yacht Club Tale by Tim Tunks

A Man and a Mission 11Captain Chris Wade Takes on Illegal Fishing

All is Lost...But It Didnt Have To Be 14Captain Richard Schaefer Reviews All is Lost

Racing - Indian Summer Splash 16

Classifieds 21

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47 Lien Hwa Mtr Yacht 1995, loaded Great family fun or live abrd, motivated $165,000

39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillar diesels $69,000

38 Carver 1988 motor yacht only $59,000

35 Sea Ray 1991 low hours, A/C, $34,90031 Sea Ray Sundancer 1998 $25,000

37Alberg Yawl 1974, rebuilt diesel, several sails inc 2 new, boat need work $16,000

60 Lien Hwa 1980 4 stateroom trawler, lowered price to sell. Very spacious staterooms and living quarters. It does need some refinishing and detailing $169,000

60 Sunseeker Renegade 1993 rebuilt Detroit diesels. Family friendly - 3 cabs, salon, dinette, galley. Fast cruising up to 40-knots! Amazing deal for a Sunseeker. $179,000

52 Californian 1988 Cockipt Mtr Yacht 375 HP Caterpillar Diesels $159,00052 Californian 1990 Cockpit Motor Yacht 425 HP Caterpillar diesels $159,000

45 Sea ray Sundancer 1997 twin caterpillar diesels 1100 hours, loaded , clean CONSIDER TRADE IN POWER / SAIL $169,000

42 Uniflite 1984 aft cabin GM V-8 Diesels loaded and clean , RIB Inflatable on davit new canvas enclosures $87,500

46 Moody 1985 Bluewater Cruising Cutter, 3 cabins equipped to go now! $179,000

42 Hunter center cockpit 2002 - Very well equipped vessel, maintained in very clean condition. Sails beautifully with wonderful accommodations down below. $139,000

65 McKinna 2002 pilot house, Exceptional 800 hp Cat 3406s, stabilizers, bow thruster, satellite TV, computerized entertainment center, dual helms 3 cabins, low hours $699,000

46 Wellcraft 1994 Cockpit motor yacht, twin dsls air cond, full tronics $110,000

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38 Cruiser Inc. Flybridge,1994 Aft cabin full elecs, low hours on engines $59,000

32 Luhrs 1974 sedan new lt finish low hours show as a 10 $22,500

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October 2-5Buccaneers Day at Two Harbors

Aargh, mateys! Come celebrate our 25th Annual Buccaneers Weekend. Don your best pirate attire and set sail for Two Harbors for a weekend of treasure hunts, costume contests, great food, live music and a lot of fun. For more info visit www.visitcatalinaisland.com/event/buccaneers-weekend.

October 2 & 9 & 16 & 23Marina del Rey Farmers Market

Starting at 9:00 a.m. - Stack up on fresh produce and artisan favorites at the Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Locally grown, organic fruits and veggies, pre-packaged meals, delicious desserts, and hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts. Marina Beach parking lot every Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 310-305-9545

October 43rd Annual Catalina Air Show

Celebrate the history of aviation on Catalina Island. Air show is held off the Avalon Bay breakwater and at the Airport in the Sky. Aviation events include aerobatic aircrat performances, displays and concessions. Catalina Air Show, 888-798-1118. www.catalinaairshow.com

October 9 - 12The Catalina IslandJazzTrax Festival

Features the newest and best talent in the smooth jazz genre. This annual weekend event features 20 different smooth jazz stars performing Unplugged at Descanso Beach Club on Thursday evening and in the historic Casino Ballroom, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. 866-872-9849,www.jazztrax.com

October 11Island to Island Waterman Relay & Luau Celebration at Two Harbors

Join us here at Two Harbors for the 3rd Annual Waterman Relay, a relay race from Santa Barbara Island to Two Harbors, followed by a Luau Dinner and Polynesian Show. www.islandtoislandwatermanrelay.com

October 10-12Sail a Tall Ship

Join the Tall Ship Irving Johnson as she sails from Ports o Call Village - south of Los Angeles to our big Catalina Island Cruisers Weekend. Spend three days and two nights aboard and at the event. Experience sailing and living on this amazing historical Tall Ship! Call 619-796-6398 for more info.

October 12Discover Marina del Rey Day

Starting at 11:00 a.m. Free family event to explore the Marina from a childs point of view! Dozens of bouncy houses, ball pits, blow-up slides, games & rides; theater, arts & crafts, face-painting, on and on! Parents can surf information booths for future visits and get out on the water with little ones. Free admission; $5 all-access wristbands sold onsight. 11 a.m. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. More info - 310-305-9545

October 12Salt Marsh and Dunes

Interpretive Tour Free guided tour of salt marsh and dunes. Second Sundays, 1 - 3 p.m. Tour begins in Playa del Rey. Please call for directions. More info at 310-306-5994 or www.ballonafriends.org

October 16Fall Fest at Catalina Island

Food, Music, Games! Join the community on Front Street fun for the whole family. City of Avalon Recreation Department. 310-510-1987, www.cityofavalon.com

October 16-19The Catalina IslandJazzTrax Festival

Features the newest and best talent in the smooth jazz genre. This annual weekend event features 20 different smooth jazz stars performing Unplugged at Descanso Beach Club on Thursday evening and in the historic Casino Ballroom, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. 866-872-9849,www.jazztrax.com

October 17 18Cruisers Weekend

Cruise on over to Two Harbors and enjoy a relaxing weekend filled with seminars, exhibits, and live music. Sponsored by Adventure Voyaging. adventurevoyaging.com

October 18Boating Safely Course

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering the About Boating Safely course at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, California, on Saturday October 18th. Class time starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. This one-day comprehensive course is designed for novice powerboat or sailboat operators and their friends and family and will provide the knowledge needed to obtain a boating safety certification. Includes training on the State and Federal boating regulations. Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance to boaters who successfully complete the About Boating Safely class. The course fee, including

course book, for this class is $45 per person or $70 per couple if paid in advance. A continental breakfast & boxed lunch are included. Reserve your spot by email: [email protected]

October 24Marina del Rey Historical Society

Presents TRIBUTE! HonoringJerry B. Epstein

Enjoy an evening of hosted beverages, supper, entertainment, and a Tribute to Jerry B. Epstein. The inaugural event entitled, Tribute!, will honor Marina del Reys past and celebrate its future by recognizing Jerry B. Epstein, whose vision and dedicated efforts have been instrumental to the development and success of Marina del Rey. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our honoree with you from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Business Attire - Shores 4201 Via Marina Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Event proceeds benefit the Marina del Rey Historical Society. For additional information or questions regarding sponorship, please contact: Willie Hjorth, President Marina del Rey Historical Society - 310-822-9344 - [email protected]

October 25Oktoberfest on the Beach

Raise a Stein for the Kids! Join us on Saturday, October 25th at the 1st Annual Oktoberfest on the Beach from 1p.m. - 4p.m. on South Beach. $60 per person includes unlimited beer tastings, souvenir glass beer stein, musical entertainment provided by The German Zeitgeist Band, complimentary appetizers and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit island youth charities. For more information & tickets contact the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce, 310-510-1520, www.CatalinaChamber.com

October 25Ballona Dunes Restoration Party

Starting at 9:30 a.m. Help restore wetlands by planting native and removing invasive plants, plus learn wetland ecology. 9:30am-noon. Tour begins in Playa del Rey. Please call for directions. More info - 310-306-5994.

October 30CYC Yachting Dinner: A Pacific

Northwest Adventure Join California Yacht Club members who ventured to the great Pacific Northwest for this years Commodores Cruise, at CYCS Yachting Dinner on Thursday, October 30, at 6:15 p.m. Commodore Richard Mainland and Cruise Chair, Staff Commodore Alex Benson, will share the delights of a 14-day cruise in Washington

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States San Juan Islands and the beautiful islands and harbors of British Columbia. 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 - California Yacht Club - 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey 310.823.4567 www.calyachtclub.com

October 31Annual Halloween Parade

at Catalina IslandDon your favorite costume and join island school kids and residents for the Annual Halloween Parade down Crescent Avenue starting at 4pm Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. 310-510-1520, www.CatalinaChamber.com

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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 Windjammers Yacht 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 Club Social Sundays

Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our Social Sunday Open House from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 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.

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Santa Monica BayMeets 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 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. For more info call (310) 226-8000 or see website at 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 [email protected] 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 Pacific Mariners 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 for a light meal during the meeting, however, there is a courtesy discount if you RSVP for dinner at [email protected] or leave a message at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesday prior to the Thursday meeting.

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ere in beautiful Southern California its nice to sometimes just weigh anchor and chill out in the summer sun. Its especially sweet when your boat is 394-feet. For some reason, when a boat nears 400-feet long, it just seems more comfortable, less bouncy.

Anchoring is the only option for the mega-yacht A that was parked between the Venice Pier and the Marina del Rey breakwall this past month since the harbor simply isnt large enough to accommodate the 19th largest yacht in the world. But dont feel bad for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his former model wife, it seems they are making due with whats available on the boat. And theyre fortunate enough to have 37-people on hand to make beer runs if rations run low.

Snarky jealous comments about rich people aside, the boat is something of a wonder. Designed by Philippe Starck and Martin Francis, at a cost of somewhere around $300 million, this stylized battleship is powered by twin 12,000 HP diesels and apparently casts a meager wake at its top speed of 24-knots. A can travel for 16-days the 200,000 gallons of fuel is burned. Lets seesome quick math hereat $3.50 a gallon, it would cost, oh about $700,000 to filler up. But when youre into cruising, sometimes you have to splurge a little.

Truth be told, the Melnichenkos are okay with the splurging concept. The boat boasts such extravagances as a $60,000 banister rail, three pools (one of them with a see-through floor), helipad, and a guest room with walls covered in white stingray hides. The boat reportedly has six guest suites that have collapsable walls that enable transformation to four larger staterooms if need be.

Security is well appointed in this mansion on the sea bombproof glass, security cameras galore, motion sensorsthe works, so if local pirating is whats peaked your interest lately, its probably best to start smaller.

We all know that a good dinghy is of vital importance when forced to anchor and A has a nice little launch that is a one-off and designed specifically for the mother-ship. Its speculated to cost around a million dollars, which when put in perspective is only a little more than a full tank of gas, so its not too bad.

Sure, this boat is no Azzam, the largest megayacht in the world a 590-foot behemoth commissioned by the President of the United Arab Emirates, but it seems to cover the Melnichenkos basic needs and isnt that what boat ownership is really all about?

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dont want to erode anyones closely held beliefs, but some of the stories you hear about life around boats are more almost true than mostly true. I can swear the following story almost took place in the recent past.

Debby and I were running the Del Rey Yacht Club Sundown Series (Friday night summer races) and were having a great time with the evenings inexpensive barbecue, comic door prizes, and lots of racers enjoying lots of trophies.

Some DRYC committee or authority, motivated by the thought of making the event even more fun, enacted the policy of serving unlimited beer and wine for a single ticket price. The premiere of this policy was quite popular, as you might guess, but when some of the racers had obviously been over-served a few of us became concerned.

Judy, a teatotaler herself, was worried about the County Sheriff Deputy lurking on the underground parking ramp opposite the gate just outside the yacht club hoping to nail a D.U.I. or two. She put on her wobbly boot (Australian term for a drunken stagger) and stumbled up to her car in clear view of the deputy.

After fumbling and dropping her keys twice, she got into the car and turned on the lights and then the windshield wipers. With the washer sprayers squirting joyfully, she actuated the turn signals first left, then right, and returning to left as the engine started.

Judy drove out the gate followed closely by the sheriffs cruiser whos red lights started flashing, and with a little squeak of his siren he signaled Judy to pull over. She obediently poured out of her car clutching her license and registration, and then followed directions to close her eyes and lean back before touching her nose with one finger.

Surprised by her good coordination, the deputy had her walk a line toe to heel and then asked a few questions while the parking lot emptied behind him.

He pulled out the breathalyzer and held it while Judy gave it a righteous blow. To the deputys total astonishment, it registered zero point zero.

Whats the deal? The deputy asked. You looked totally toasted.

No worries, mate. Judy said. Im the designated decoy.

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ocked at Marina del Rey Landing (A.K.A. the Fuel Dock) is an old-school 73-foot steel trawler with cami paint and a skull and crossbones flag proudly flying from the flagpole. Hanging from the side is a banner that reads Sharkboat.org in big black letters.

The weathered stoic looking boat is owned by marine biologist Captain Chris Wade who is preparing to soon leave the safe haven of Marina del Rey and make for the waters of Costa Rica, specifically the Cocos Islands, to embark upon an adventure of significant proportion. Wade and his crew are in the business of protecting sharks and more broadly, fisheries from unlawful and unethical fishing practices by unscrupulous commercial fishermen. In the past, they have engaged in confrontations not unlike those seen on the reality show Whale Wars and are currently ramping up for an open-ended mission that is sure to be high in drama and adventure. Wade is clearly up for the task. He speaks passionately and vehemently about the damage this opposition is incurring locally and globally.

What are we going to do to make sure that we have sustainable stocks for future generations? Wade said. That we can continue to have a healthy ecosystem no matter where it be. If we dont have the big fish that are coming in from places that still enjoy bio-productivity, where are we going to get any of our fish?

Wade explains that Southern California was once both bio-productive and bio-diverse but now only bio-diverse. He says if you move southward on a map, bio-productivity has been compromised through irresponsible commercial fishing practices and other chemical related intrusions brought on by industrial byproduct. The Cocos Islands is a place where big fish still swim and breed in abundance, therefore a perfect place to protect.

Although the swath of real estate he aims to guard is enormous, Wade believes his presence will make a difference. He has a game plan and no fear of confrontation. The undertaking has been completely sanctioned by

the Cost Rican Government, although they are not paying Wade for the service. But clearly, the idealistic skipper is taking this on for more noble pursuits

I lot of these guys that are breaking the law or working on the outskirts of the boundaries are similar to me, Wade said. If you look at their boats and my boat youre not going to see a huge amount of difference. Were all fighting to just survive theyre doing what they need to keep their lifeblood, family and their thing going, but if were not able to follow the rules that have been put in place for [purposes of conservation] then were breaking the law and at that point why not just go sell drugs?

The Costa Rican government employs the concept of Marine Protected Areas that many are subscribing to these days. The idea is that large designated regions are deemed no-fish-zones and become safe habitats that help struggling species bounce back. Although they have specific rules and regulations relating to the MPAs, they have been inept in terms of enforcement.

We are there to guard and protect the treasure, said Wade. Were looking to turn a game of checkers into a game of chess.

Although Wade and his team wont have the power to actually arrest lawbreakers, they will be allowed to board vessels and document/build cases against them so they will in turn possibly lose their permits and upset their ability to make a living.

At some point I sit back and say, Im mad as hell and Im not going to take it anymore. If you cant make your money fishing where youre supposed to fish find another gig.

For more information about Captain Wade and his mission to protect the fisheries or to learn how to become involved through donations or volunteering visit www.sharkboat.org

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eah, I know...Im a year late reviewing this movie; but after seeing the dull trailers I just couldnt loosen my death grip on the $15 bucks for admission. It came out on cable last week and my

back was hurting, so I was on the couch anyway. The movie and Redfords acting garnered rave reviews. So how bad could it be? Well, from a seamanship anglereally bad.

This was not some low budget, film student project, but rather a major studio production, with a big star and a corresponding budget [$8.5 million]. Im sure they paid for top notch tech support, but I suppose the script must have tied their hands because within the first five minutes I was yelling at the screen, Nobody is this freakin stupid! Except I didnt say freakin...hey, Im a sailor.

After a brief prologue there are no words spoken in the film. I found this totally unrealistic. If I were in Redfords spot I would have been spewing F-bombs and muttering to myself from the opening scene to the ending credits - the only time I would have stopped is when I was asleep or underwater.

So, heres the set up. Single-handing geezer-sailor, sailing an 80ish Cal 39 across the Indian Ocean. Why anyone would attempt to sail a Cal 39 on such a voyage is never addressed - but lets just say that anything approaching the ideal boat for such a voyage was not chosen.

In the opening scene we find the silent sailor (hereafter referred to as SS) asleep in the forepeak. Right away, Im thinkin, why would you sleep in the V-berth? Most guys on a single handed, offshore voyage would sleep in the

main cabin; you want to be able to get up and stick your head out of the hatch once in a while, get a drink, check instruments, use the head or grab a handful of cookies - all thats tough to do jammed into a V-berth. A V-berth is only good for storing stuff - and it aint much good for that.

Anyway, SS wakes up to the sound of gushing water pouring through a large hole above the chart table. At this point, there is only about an inch of water above the cabin sole and the water is sloshing in slowly. SS quickly examines the hole and finds the corner of a giant shipping container protruding into the boat. Somehow, I think that the sound of that steel monster hitting my boat would have awakened me, but SS slept through the collision and subsequent grinding-crunching noises. Apparently, he had also forgotten to equip his boat with at least two BIG electric bilge pumps and a bilge alarm; or a radar with an alarm.

Almost leisurely, SS goes on deck and sees the ocean is dead calm. He fetches a boat hook out of a cockpit locker and tries to pry out the container weighing several tons. Obviously he is unsuccessful. Instead of going below and pushing the boat off the container with the boat hook, easily done in calm seas, he decides to dig out a massive sea-anchor and go aboard the container to deploy it - all the while sea water continues to gush through the hole in the hull.

After some minutes pass, the sea anchor magically pulls the 20-ton container from the boat. SS then begins to sail the boat on port tack; the trouble is, the hole is on the starboard side - so now the hole is underwater and the sea is literally flooding in. I think even a non sailor would have figured to A) jam something

like a seat cushion in the gaping hole or B) sail on starboard tack so that the hole is out of the water. Perhaps both A and B.

SS wants to retrieve his sea anchor from the container and so sails back to the container; but instead of properly sailing up to the container and luffing up alongside, as you would when docking, he decides to crash the bow of the boat into the container - like a Japanese kamikaze at Okinawa - somehow SS avoids making yet another hole in the boat.

By this time, all of his electronics are soaked, the batteries are submerged and his engine is full of salt water. Remember, he could have avoided all this by simply shoving the boat off the container and jamming a large cushion into the hole and keeping the boat on starboard tack until he could pump it out and make proper repairs.

SS then sets about trying to repair the hole with one layer of fiberglass mat and West Systems epoxy. Now, I dont know a sailor who would go offshore without a battery powered drill and a giant tool kit; and that sailor would remove the cockpit table, take out 8, 2 inch self tapping screws and screw the teak table to the outside of the hull and bed the whole thing in Sikaflex. Now youve got a good solid repair - instead of one layer of mat stuck to the wet, flexing hull with a smear of epoxy.

Our silent sailor then fiddles around with his wet and ruined electronic equipment. Whoa! You mean he didnt have a waterproof handheld or an EPIRB? Nope, not this salty sea dog. Then, for some reason (scriptwriters thought it would be exciting), SS self-hauls himself up the mast

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to check out the VHF antenna. Why he would check out the VHF antenna when the radio is ruined isnt clear - nor is the reason he thinks that there is problem at the top of the mast in the first place - but it does make for a good camera angle.

When SS gets to the masthead he finds broken connectors, frayed coax and bent, corroded equipment. Maybe he should have had that checked before he sailed into the middle of the Indian Ocean...just a thought.

It soon becomes apparent that not only is the boat in an alarming state of disrepair, but that it is not equipped for offshore sailing. There is, what looks to be, a broken dinghy oar acting as a self steering vane, no water-maker, no solar panels, no portable generator, no wind generator, not even a manual bilge pump handle, or portable bilge-pump! SS has to fashion a pump handle out of a stick!

SS then spends hours lying in the cockpit working the handle of the smallest Whale Mini-Gusher you can buy, attempting to pump hundreds of gallons of water from the boat. I note he did have a five-gallon bucket and could have bailed from the cabin into the self-draining cockpit and completed the job of removing the water in about one tenth of the time, with a tenth of the effort.

Also, I noticed that SS doesnt do much sailing...there is about 45 seconds of sailing in the entire film; mostly the boat just wallows around, with sails either on the deck or luffing, and the running rigging in general disarray.

Soon after all this, a storm begins to gather on the horizon and instead of preparing for the storm SS decides the time is right to clean up and have a shave. The storm hits - waves wash over the boat - about then, SS figures its the opportune moment to drag the storm-jib to the foredeck.

The boat is hit by a couple of monster waves and SS is swept over the side while wrestling with the storm jib. After much submerged struggling, SS manages to regain the deck. Why he didnt simply partially furl the headsail from the safety of the cockpit or run under bare poles remains a mystery.

Soon after the first storm passes, a second storm hits and SS forgets to put the hatch-boards in and the boat is rolled and dismasted and fills full of water. Not only were the hatch-boards left out, but the mast punches a hole in the deck. SS is then thrown against the mast in the main cabin and knocked unconscious.

When he awakens, he sees the hole punched by the mast - about 18 inches long and 6 inches wide - easily plugged with a cushion or sleeping bag - then the boat could have been emptied again with the trusty 5 gallon bucket; but instead, SS decides the time has come to abandon ship. An old blue-water buddy of mine once told me, Never step into a life-raft until youre stepping uphill. I think thats pretty good advice...unless the boat is mostly consumed in flames - then you may want to think on it a bit more.

Anyway, SS inflates the life raft and abandons the doomed vessel. After he enters the life raft, which is still tethered to the sinking vessel, he falls asleep. Fortunately, our sleepy sailor awakens before the boat goes down, pulling him and the raft to the bottom.

SS decides to go back aboard the sailboat to pick up a few more things. While on board, he remembers the nasty crack on the head he took earlier and goes to the head and checks it out in the mirror. Its a bloody gash, over an inch long, caked in salt and blood. He reaches into a flooded drawer and pulls out a super-duper magic, wet butterfly bandage, which sticks to blood, wet hair, sweat and saltwater tighter than a platypus can clamp his spurred legs to a hound-dogs muzzle.

He makes one last check for any items worth salvaging, and then steps into the raft - leaving a large horseshoe ring and several lifejackets to go down with the ship.

Once back aboard the sloshing raft, SS takes inventory. It seems that there is only one 2 watt LED flashlight, an insufficient number of flares (heck - I dont go to Catalina with out a dozen flares and six flashlights) no air horn, a cheap plastic air pump and no portable, hand-powered water-maker. But there is a sextant, which SS teaches himself to use as he drifts toward the shipping lanes. He takes noon sights and marks

his progress toward the hoped-for rescue in the shipping lanes on his waterproof chart.

The raft is constantly battered by the sea and SS is always wet. Perhaps fortunately, the script doesnt address crotch rot - but SS must have had a near terminal case by this time.

SS soon finds that his five-gallon Jerryjug of freshwater has been contaminated by saltwater and he sets about to build a rudimentary - but believable - evaporative water-maker, even though it produces only about 4 ounces a day, it keeps him going.

Finally, SS arrives in the shipping lanes, and it isnt long before a ship approaches quite near...less than a mile. However, instead of igniting an orange smoke flare as is appropriate during daylight, SS ignites a common night flare, which is next to useless in bright sunlight. The container ship - not noticing the feeble flame - passes by.

Soon after, another ship goes by at night. This ship passes less that 50-yards away, but for some reason SS doesnt fire his rockets until the ship has passed. Yet again, rescue slips away.

At this point I wondered what kind of raft wouldnt have a radar reflector or signal mirror among its supplies. I know that if I were single handing, across the Indian Ocean I also would have equipped the raft with a secondary EPIRB as well as a second waterproof VHF, with lots of extra batteries and a portable bilge pump.

With strength and hope waning he continues to drift into the middle of the Indian Ocean. Soon the sharks come...

Oh...you want to know how this ends? Go rent the movie.

Captain Richard is a U.S.C.G. Licensed Master of Sailing Vessels. He has skippered charters and deliveries, taught 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, [email protected]


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