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Issue #148June 2015

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ONE MORE TIME REGATTA TO DRAW AMAZING CLASSIC YACHTS

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AMAZING CATALINA CROSSING SEA STORY

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So it looks like they could well be getting rid of the mock lighthouse that has been Marina del Reys trademark since the beginningor is the Helmsman in Burton Chace Park the trademark? Maybe thats the logo. Not sure. Anyway, the lighthouse is certainly woven deeply into the fabric of the town. It might actually be the town. Do we have a town?

At any rate, the lighthouse as we know it, will certainly be torn down and many object. According to developers, it was built when the codes were different and its not even safe. Its possible they could build another one, but I doubt thats really going to happen.

This funny little structure is a symbol nowit represents the clear reality that this area will be completely changed, right down to the removal of the iconic lighthouse. Its like all those dudes ripping down Sadam Husseins statue in Iraq. Ok, its nothing at all like that, but it is the same in that it symbolizes a new slatethe end of an era.

To be prone to nostalgia is to be sad about this. For those who want some remnants of the place that found its groove in the 70sthis is a tough one. But prime real estate occupied by a make-believe anything does not compute in the minds of developers and architects. They are not nostalgic. Although FV co-owner Michael Pashaie is quick to mention he had his bachelor party in Fishermans Village before he owned the property... perhaps that romantic memory will factor into the lighthouses enduring place in Marina del Reys landscape and future.

Im more interested in the watery parts of Marina del Rey, but I sayif you like the lighthousetake pictures, its not long for this world. Personally, I think we should do a design competition and have a landmark thats custom made for us, thats cool and better then some fake lighthouse with baby blue trim.

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From the editor

WhAtS iNSide

Out With the Old

Coming Events 4 Off the Wire 6

Challenges 10The Challenges Foundation Struggles to Stay Afloat

Fostering Olympic Talent 12California Yacht Club Raises Over $100,000 for Olympic athletes

Local Currents By Captain Richard Schaefer 16Old Men and the Sea...The Final Chapter

On the RecordFishermans Village Development Report 18

According to DaveMonthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby 19

Racing - One More Time Regatta 20

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June 4GPS for Mariners Course

A great course that focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. This course is the result of an exciting synergy between textbooks publisher, the books author, and the Auxiliary. The recommended presentation of the course involves inviting course participants who already own hand-held GPS units to bring them to the class, increasing interactivity of the educational experience and getting students more involved. However, this class is so effective that even those not possessing handheld units will learn how to use a GPS for practical recreational boating. Course includes - navigation review (course assumes you know basic coastal navigation terminology), GPS explained basic receiver functions, selecting a receiver, waypoint navigation, GPS underway. Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates. Contact Allen Bakalyar [email protected] or (714) 317-4510. Location: Del Rey Yacht Club - 13900 Palawan Way - Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Course cost $45.

June 6Pacific Mariners

Annual Swap MeetMingle with other local boaters in the Pacific Mariners Yacht Club parking lot on Panay Way and look at what other local boaters have to sell. Probably everyone who has been in this area for any amount of time has either scored a great deal at the PMYC Swap Meet or regrets not pulling the trigger on something they saw there. For sellers nab a parking lot sized space for $30. For spaces contact [email protected]. There will be food and refreshments. For more info call PMYC at 310-823-9717.

June 6 DRYC Berger/Stein Race Series

Race #4 in Santa Monica Bay: PHRF and ORCA boats participate in the Berger Series Races and Cruiser boats participate in Stein Series Races. This five race series is the premier distance series in Santa Monica Bay. Call (310) 823-4664 for more info.

June 8Single Handed Sailing Seminar

Cecile Schwedes, Pacific Cup, Van Isle 360 and Guadalupe Island veteran, will cover Emergency Rudder/Steering Systems, increasingly required for offshore races and carried by prudent mariners. Cecile will cover designs options

and configurations, upwind versus downwind functionality, and materials considerations, stowage, etc. She will present with photos and details along with her fabricator, co-designer, J.R. Rousseve, custom fabricator/welder. Bring your questions and experience/ideas -- this will be a forum for learning and solving this growing need. 8 p.m. at the Pacific Mariners Yacht Club on Panay Way.

June 7Kayaks 4 Kidz

Kayaks 4 Kidz is a youth development program endeavoring to improve health & well being through participating in water (paddle) sports. Located at Marina (Mothers) Beach, this Youth Water Sports Camp is offered as a free community service to boys & girls ages 8 - 18, as well as their families, from June - September. The half-day summer camp provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of sit-on-top kayaking including: boat handling, equipment care, water safety & navigation rules, paddling techniques, capsize recovery, proper use of safety gear, environmental awareness & LA County Lifeguard Association beach safety techniques. Beginning at 9:30 a.m.

June 8 Junior Sailing Adventure Water

Week (Mon-Thurs):Open to all Junior Sailors, this week is geared toward having as much fun as possible on the water. We bring in new kinds of boats for kids to try, including having the younger sailors go out in FJs and 420s, as well as bringing in new RS Yachts developmental training boats. We pair this excitement with plenty of kayaking, paddle boarding, and pool games. On the last day, we head to Burton Chase Park for a fun-filled day of tag, capture the flag, and scavenger hunts. This is a great way to build confidence on the water, and have fun at the same time. Call (310) 823-4664 for more info.

June 9Womens Sailing Association of

Santa Monica Bay Guest Speaker Will Sofrin is the guest speaker of The Womens Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay at Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club in Marina del Rey. Sofrin will speak about his passage from Rhode Island to California as crew on the HMS Rose, a replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate that cruised the American coast during the Revolutionary War, purchased by 20th Century Fox in 2001 to be used as the HMS Surprise in the 2003 feature film Master

and Commander starring Russell Crowe. On the passage from Newport, R.I. to San Diego via the Panama Canal, Sofrin and the rest of the 29 person coed professional crew experienced extreme conditions including a storm with 70 knot sustained winds and 25-30 foot seas on one leg and on the next dismasting of the 179-foot ship under full sail. His presentation includes motion picture footage of the passage. The event is free and open to the public. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 followed by light dinner before the presentation. Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club is at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey.

June 11 Beach Eats

Gourmet Food Truck Event Starting at 5:00 p.m. at Marina Beach (Mothers Beach) is transformed into a waterfront food haven every Thursday evening with Beach Eats where popular food trucks gather to offer the hottest bites in town. Enjoy a variety of flavors in a beachside setting from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.

June 13Catalina Island Summer Concert

Series on Wrigley Plaza StageThe Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Xceptional Music Company are pleased to present Roadhouse rock with Clay and Natisha, a FREE, family friendly Summer Concert, next to the Bay on Wrigley Plaza Stage. Concerts are from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. A Beer & Wine Garden will be available at all concerts. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. 310-510-1520,www.CatalinaChamber.com

June 19DRYC Sundown Series

Race #2: This fun, casual race series (PHRF, Cruiser, Dinghies, etc) takes place inside the Marina and around the breakwater, with a post-race BBQ on our Aft Deck. Call (310) 823-4664 for more info.

June 20Marina del Rey Farmers Market

Starting at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy fresh produce & artisan favorites at the Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Locally grown, organic fruits & veggies, pre-packaged meals, delicious desserts & hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts. Located at the corner of Via Marina & Panay Way (parking lot 11, adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory). Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 310-305-9545

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June 20 40th Anniversary One More Time

Wooden Hull RegattaWooden Hull Yacht Club and Del Rey Yacht Club present this California Classic Yacht Series for the Big 4-0. This Santa Monica Bay Race is open to Wooden Hulled Boats and will be quite a sight to see. Call (310) 823-4664 for more info.

June 20SUP Race Around The Marina &

Boat Parade Starting at 10 a.m. there will be SUP Races, then a noon boat parade & subsequent party at Burton Chace Park as part of the Official event celebration of Marina del Reys 50th Anniversary. All levels are invited and anyone can win the timed race! Cash prizes in all divisions. Come enjoy the races at Burton Chace Park while listening to music and enjoying great food, music, local vendors, SUP demos and more. Event site www.RaceAroundTheMarina.us. For more info call 310-913-5533 or email: [email protected]. Event Proceeds to be used to buy a home for a Veteran. Presented by PRO SUP SHOP & SOS

June 24Kids Fishing Derby(Each Wednesday)

Free activity! Bring your own rod & reel or dropline (or purchase on the Green Pier) and join our fishing guide! Prizes awarded every week following the derby. Bait & gear also available on the Pier. 7am-9am every Wednesday. City of Avalon Recreation Department. 310-510-0220 ext. 231, www.CityofAvalon.com

June 25, CYC Yachting Luncheon:

West Africa: A Unique Cruising Odyssey

Enjoy adventurer Captain Richard Abele as he returns to the California Yacht Club for yet another mesmerizing presentation this time covering his recent multi-country sea and land odyssey. Highlights include visiting countries that have never or rarely seen a cruise ship, shore excursions into remote villages, visiting war torn countries with little to no tourist infrastructure, and touring sites where the slave trade flourished during the past few centuries. Happy Half Hour Noon. Buffet Luncheon - 12:20 p.m. - presentation 12:40 p.m. - $18.50 includes Luncheon, tax, service and parking. Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure, as a public service of CYC. Reservations appreciated. Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure, as a public service of CYC. California Yacht

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June 27Catalina Island Summer Concert

Series on Wrigley Plaza StageThe Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Xceptional Music Company are pleased to present a FREE, family friendly Summer Concert, next to the Bay on Wrigley Plaza Stage. Concerts are from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. A Beer & Wine Garden will be available at all concerts. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. 310-510-1520, www.CatalinaChamber.com

OngoingMarina del Rey

Outrigger Canoe ClubCome try this exciting team water sport at Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers are welcome; women practice Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.

Tropical RockEvery Wednesday 6-9pm at The Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo performs island music and pop/rock on guitar, ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater friendly band and will take all your Jimmy Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4-7 4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey

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, events, directions, and more.Womens Sailing Association of

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 BayOwners 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

Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet and greet social hour followed by dinner and a meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new people that have an interest in sailing or want to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a FUN social club built around weekend sailing on the bay. We match skippers with crew for a fun day of sailing. We meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail the following weekend weather and skippers permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way, Marina Del Rey. For additional information contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan Rock at [email protected], 310-721-2825 or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.

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April 20, 2015 - The Ocean Cleanup, founded by the Dutchman Boyan Slat (1994) who invented a method aimed at cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, today announced its next major project: the Mega Expedition, in which up to 50 vessels will collect more plastic measurements in three weeks than have been collected in the past 40 years combined.

The Mega Expedition will take place in August 2015, in which up to 50 vessels will cover a 3,500,000 km area between Hawaii and California in parallel, creating the first high-resolution map of plastic in the Pacific Ocean.

The expedition, an initiative of The Ocean Cleanup, is supported by the world-famous Transpac sailing race, which is assisting in the recruitment of vessels. The City of Los Angeles will welcome the expedition to its port by the end of August.

Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles: Increasing our scientific understanding of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is essential to developing effective solutions. Its this type of creative and large-scale thinking that we need to tackle problems like this. Were proud to be welcoming the Mega Expedition to the Port of Los Angeles this year.

Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup: When you want

to clean the oceans, it is important to know how much plastic is out there. Right now, estimates vary orders of magnitude, due to the small amount of measurements, which furthermore have been taken over very long period. The Mega Expedition will allow us to produce the first-ever high-resolution estimate of the amount of plastic inside the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and we are grateful for the Mayors and Transpacs support. This enables us to continue preparing the passive cleanup technology for our first ocean pilot, taking place in the first half of 2016.

Skippers and vessel owners can still sign up to participate. To sign up, interested crews/boat owners should email [email protected].

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oil Spill in Santa Barbara Waters Closes Fisheries

DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE: On May 19, 2015 a pipeline break occurred near Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County, affecting shorelines to the east and west. The initial statement estimated that 500 barrels of heavy crude oil was released and the responsible party has been identifi ed as Plains All American.

The Offi ce of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) was informed of this spill. OEHHA recommended that a fi sheries closure be initiated. On May 19, 2015 a closure was issued, prohibiting the catch and consumption of fi nfi sh and shellfi sh in the area of the closure.

OEHHA has revised its recommendation regarding the geographic boundaries of the closed area, and is advising that fi shers avoid fi shing in areas where there is visible sheen on the water. In consultation with OEHHA, the fi shery closure area set on May 19, 2015 has been extended. The geographic boundaries of the closure include coastal areas from Canada de Alegeria at the western edge to Coal Oil Point at the eastern edge.

The closure boundary includes the shoreline and offshore areas between these points to six-miles offshore. This closure is effective immediately. This closure prohibits the take of fi nfi sh and shellfi sh either from shorelines

or from vessels on the water. An updated map is available online.

From Heal the Bay:When good-hearted people see images of the devastation, many want to volunteer and help rescue animals or remove oil. For now, public agencies overseeing the cleanup have not requested help from the general public. We will keep you posted if volunteer opportunities do arise.

And remember, if you do see oiled wildlife, do not pick up or try to rescue wild animals. Wildlife capture takes special training to prevent injury to the animal as well as the person. Instead, report oiled wildlife you see to (877) 823-6926 and trained experts will respond.

Oiled birds that show up on our shores are usually seabirds that dont typically come to land, except when they are cold and tired, as the oil has impaired their ability to survive. If well-intentioned people attempt to capture oiled seabirds, they can inadvertently harm them further, or scare the wildlife back out into the water and cause them to get even more cold and tired.

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Sometimes the best kind of events are the ones that arent necessarily professionally produced or marketed, in fact the charm sometimes is that they are quite the oppositedown home, quaint and simple.

The Pacific Mariners Swap Meet is a great example. Its been the go-to annual swap meet for decades.

Its pretty simplelocal boaters meet in a parking lot on Panay Way and look at what other local boaters want to sell.

Probably everyone who has been in this area for any amount of time has either scored a great deal at the PMYC Swap Meet or regrets not pulling the trigger on something they saw there. On June 6, cruise to the end of Panay Way in Marina del Rey between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and see whats available. Tip: earlier the better. Or, if youre a boater who wants a parking lot sized space for $30 to get rid of all that stuff thats piling up, give PMYC a call at (310) 823-9717.

A reader wrote to The Mariner wondering about the lack of dinghy docks in Marina del Rey. He said he wrote an email to the Director of Beaches and Harbors but got no response. He had other questions but only asked for a reply to that issue. Mr. Heller is not the only boater who wonders why this issue is so confounding for the powers that be. As another boating season hits its prime, there is still no progress. Below is his emailperhaps the question will be heard and boaters will someday have the ability to dinghy around the harbor like so many other modern marinas.

Dear Mr. Jones: As I assume you are aware, the only dinghy dock in MDR that allows a boat owner to tie up and enjoy a meal is Killer Shrimp. Why is that? And why cant the lack of such docks be remedied?

Why dont we see marina improvements that benefit the boating community? After all, the marinas original intent was to create a vibrant and thriving recreational environment. While I dont expect a response to the broader questions regarding the marina as a whole, I hope you will answer those about the lack of dinghy docks. And I hope you will actively take the steps necessary to cure this problem. Thank you. Robert Heller


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Local rowers make Splash in Sacramento

California Yacht Club Junior Rowers Take Gold and Silver at the 2015 US Rowing Southwest Regional Championship. The California Yacht Club is once again producing young champions. Junior rowers, Nicki Schindler and Bridget OCallahan won gold in the womens double scull competition at the 2015 US Rowing Southwest Regional Championship in Lake Natoma, just east of Sacramento in early May.

The Championship hosted 35 clubs from California, Arizona and Utah and served as a qualifier for US Rowings Youth National Championship which will be held in Sarasota, Florida June 12-14. If gold wasnt enough, Nicki and Bridget teamed with Sky Karasik and Sophie Hart and grabbed a silver medal in the womens quadruple scull event. By placing in the top three, both the womens double and womens quad teams qualified for the Youth National Championship.

Although the California Yacht Clubs junior rowing program is among the smallest, in number of rowers, they still are able to produce winning crews.

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ith overseas wars in the headlines consistently since 2001 with seemingly equal time as Kim Kardashian, its easy to forget the sacrifice that so many have made in response to a countrys request to risk life and limb. We hear about the death tolls, especially when they happen

in large numbers, but the amount of injured isnt as relevant in media reporting. And farther down that line of relevance are those soldiers who have been mentally affected. Mental injuries, so to speak, have always been harder to manage, talk about and generally contend with, but its easily the most ubiquitous harm that comes from the job. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder destroys people who acclimated to a war environment as they try to reenter normal society. For those afflicted, life is a continuing horror-show where stress and anxiety rule the roost. Holding jobs, maintaining relationships and processing everyday life can be impossible.

So, whats this have to do with boating? There is an organization called The Challenges Foundation in Marina del Rey that tends to this condition through the use of a 1924 yawl called Emerald. The organization was founded by actor Nick Coster and is currently run by local Marina del Rey Deputy Sheriff David Scheinfarb and his wife Inge. Scheinfarb is a veteran himself who served in Iraq and believes taking out fellow vets who are suffering with war-caused conditions is a quality form of alternative

therapy. They have taken out hundreds of soldiers and the response has been resounding.

These kinds of therapies are the only thing that I feel really work for me, said Blade Anthony, a former marine who was a combat medic. I can sit in a room and talk, but [Challenges], Saddles for Soldiers and Pets for Vets have been what has helped me the most.

There couldnt be a more fitting vessel than Emerald for this detail. Shes a 55-foot wooden workhorse that is in need herself. The boat was once sunken on the bottom of King Harbor, but was resurrected and given a second life. Like a soldier of a kind, Emerald, has been trying to stay alive for all these years and its fitting that, at this point, her charge would be to help vets in need. Unfortunately Emeralds troubles are substantial today.

For the past year the organization has occupied a county-run end-tie (that had no power or water) in front of the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, but were recently evicted. They were forced to shuffle around looking for a place to dock, but ended up anchoring Emerald out past the breakwall, bobbing in the ocean... homeless. Soon after the anchor was set, a storm came in, the anchor lifted and the boat was reportedly rescued by L.A. Lifeguards, just feet before winding up in the surf.

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Now Challenges is hoping they can somehow continue the work theyve started. The couple has spent a ton of their own money to keep it afloat (figuratively and literally) and theyre hoping to find someone out there that can help with a dock space for the immediate future.

If we had a dock-space, the need for money wouldnt be so great, said Inge, who crunches the numbers for the organization. Ideally what would be good is if Beaches and Harbors allowed us to come back to [one of their] docks on a temporary basisthen we could work on finding a permanent dock space.

Both Inge and Michael have been lifelong volunteers and community participants. Emerald and the organization sort of fell into their lap in 2012 but now that they run it, they believe in the good that it provides these ex-combat vets.

We take out everyone for free, said Inge. Nobody running the organization is getting anything out of this except a sense of satisfaction, that were doing the right thing for people who can benefit from this sort of therapy.

Over the long term the Scheinfarbs would love to see the County carve out a small piece of Marina real estate for legitimate organizations that are providing services, for those in need, within the greater Los Angeles area.

For the long range wed love to see the county allocate a dedicated dock for non-profits, Inge said. Have some type of check-in service where there are requirements, so its not used as a storage area.

To help the Challenges email [email protected].

- Challenges Foundation became a recognized resource

center of the National Wounded Warriors Project. - 180 inpatient, wounded veterans served through the

Physical Medicine & Rehab Service of the West Los Angeles VA facility.

- 48 veterans served from the Transitional Housing

Program, Veterans Home of West Los Angeles, California Department of Veterans Affairs

- 22 blind veterans served from the Long Beach Veterans

Administration Blind Rehabilitation Center. - 26 disabled persons (paraplegic, quadriplegic) served

through the Unrecables, the Los Angeles Chapter of Disabled Sports USA.

- 53 underprivileged community youth served through the

Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors community program.

- 48 Local Girl Scouts served through the MSS Catalina

Mariner Troop/Sea Scout Troop 1352.

Challenges Foundationby the Numbers 2014

Left Opposite Page; Emerald, a 1924 Yawl, sails back from the Santa Monica area in one of the many community outreach outings they provide. Above Left; A happy veteran from the West Los Angeles VA gets a respite in the Pacific. Above Right; Challenges President David Scheinfarb at the helm of Emerald.

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he California Yacht Club was overflowing with Olympic spirit this past month as they hosted, Gathering of the Eagles an event that brought some giant names from the sport of sailing and raised over $100,000 for potential Olympians. Famed Americas Cup sailor, Star Class World Champion and Olympian Paul Cayard was on hand to discuss Project Pipeline a program about raising the level of sailing talent in the United States and getting America back on the Olympic podium. To help rally the troops (and the fund-raising effort) Gary Jobson, who won the Americas Cup for the U.S. with Ted Turner in the 70s, was also on hand. And of course there were some champion athletes in attendanceten American Olympic hopefuls, members of U.S. Sailing Team Sperry.

Jobson warmed up the CYC crowd with a few stories about his own collegiate sailing career and Olympic forays. He spoke of some of the challenges he faced along the way, but more than that, he shared his unbridled love for the sport.

So, why sailing and why Olympic competition? He asked the room that sat many junior sailors. Well, first, one of the great things about our sport is its a sport that lasts a lifetime. No other sport connects the generations like the sport of sailing. And its a sport thats practiced all over the world. Theres 142 countries in our world that have active sailing that goes on. Wouldnt you like to be one of the sailors that gets to compete against THE best in the world? The Olympics are the way to do that.

After Jobson completed his presentation he introduced Paul Cayard. Cayard, has undoubtedly one of the most impressive sailing resumes of any living sailor. He was the first American skipper to win the Volvo Ocean Race, has competed in seven Americas Cups, has won seven world championships, was the Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year in 1998, and in 2011 he was elected to the U.S. Sailing Hall of Fame. But this day he came representing the AmericaOne Foundation who, along with U.S. Sailing, are injecting genuine effort and real money towards getting U.S sailors back into championship form. He spoke of the 80s and early 90s, what he called the heyday of the U.S.s Olympic successes and how he would like to see a return to those days and beyond.

The competition has gotten tougher but we would like to create that dominance again. Cayard said. We have great athletes that come along, but we think we could do more for them if we found them [and coached them] at a younger age.

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A junior sailing team roll tacks an FJ under the supervision of some high-level coaches who were in town for the Gathering of the Eagles event at the California Yacht Club. The event was staged to create funding and awareness for Project Pipelinea program devoted to the cultivating of young Olympic level talent.


Legendary sailors Paul Cayard (left) and Gary Jobson share a moment at the California Yacht Club during a fund-raiser that raised over $100,000 for Olympic hopefuls.

athletes. He mentioned England who outspends us by a long shot and have high-level talent (and medals) to show for it.

We want to improve the development of our kids in this country so they can compete, consistently year in and year out with these other countries, Cayard said. And have the benefits that they havehigh-level coaching, money to travel and do all the things that make you great.

Currently the project is being driven by a budget of around $7 million, but is seeking more funding still.

Its well on its way, said Cayard. Im personally proud of that and happy to be part of it. Its a great thing for kids who have the passion and want to dedicate themselves to going to the Olympics.

Later in the evening Jobson donned a suit and got to the business of being an auctioneer to a packed CYC dining room of potential bidders. He worked the crowd with his patented charisma and charm while the bidding paddles sprung up everywhere.

Our goal was to raise $50,000 but by the end of the evening we were over the $100,000 mark, said Event Chair Kellie Fennessy. What a magical evening.

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Old Men and the SeaThe Final Chapter

By Captain Richard Schaefer

n case you missed the beginning of the voyage last month, Ill bring you up to speed.

In the mid 90s, I was working as a charter skipper in Marina del Rey. One of the local sailing clubs, that I did a lot of work for, called and asked me to take an unusual charter to Catalina for three-days. There were four men in their late 60s who all had a world record as the, oldest man to... fill in the blank. Each had accomplished an adventurous feat like being the oldest man to kayak down the Amazon from its headwaters...you know, common everyday stuff. They said they knew how to sail, but after a bit I knew they didnt know much...at least not enough to be of much help in a tight spot. One of them was a retired meteorologist from NOAA, and with potentially stormy weather in the forecast for the return trip, I thought he might be helpful.

The meteorologist brought his 80 something uncle with him; a tough old seaman, from Gloucester, Massachusetts, named, Carson. The four world record holders didnt pay much attention to Carson...he wasnt one of the club, but I recognized him for what he was, a real, old-time Gloucestermana man who sailed across oceans, and knew the ways of the sea and seamen. With bad weather in the forecast I was

glad to have him along.

Killer whales had been sighted several times during the preceding weeks and indeed we ran into a pod of a dozen in the San Pedro Channel. They paced the boat and began to close in tightly around us. The four superheroes thought it was marvelousCarson and I began to sweat a little. I had a 357 Magnum revolver if things got real ugly. Fortunately there was no need. I asked Carson to start the diesel and rev it up. He promptly did, promptly the whales moved away, and I promptly started to breath again.

Under a blue sky, with white billowing clouds framing the horizon, we pushed on to Avalon with full sail, in 12-15 knots. If I were God I couldnt have conjured a better day to be on the water. I pushed the stormy forecast for Sunday out of my mind, at least for a short while.

When we neared Avalon, the wind died away, and the sun slipped behind the Island. As we dropped the sails the Chime Tower, above the Casino, welcomed us into the calm waters.

The four adventurers and Carson had reservations at the Glenmore Plaza Hotel and I would have the boat to myselfwhich suited me just fine. As they boarded the shore-boat with their luggage we agreed to meet for breakfast at

Joes Place.

I went down below, rummaged around the refer and put together a plate of potato salad and cold chicken. I popped open a can of Pepsi and turned on the Marine Weather Channel to check on the storm that was due to hit Sunday evening. The harbor patrolman, who assigned us a mooring, mentioned the coming storm and that it would be a big one. I was anxious to hear the latest update.

I sat eating at the chartable as the marine forecast droned on about tides, sea temps and yesterdays high temperature in downtown Los Angles. Finally, after many minutes of useless information and two chicken breasts, the forecaster got around to Sunday. The robotic voice explained that the storm was gathering strength and speed and would now arrive Sunday afternoon. A gale warning was expected.

I clicked off the radio and sat for a moment thinking about, what I knew would be, an important topic of conversation at Joes Place in the morning.

By the time I got to Joes Place, everyone was having coffee and planning some kind of overly ambitious trek into the islands interior. Carson sat staring at his coffee cupobviously he was

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not part of the rigorous plan.

I slid into the booth, ordered a cup of coffee and waited for the four heroes to come up for air. When they paused to take a breath, I said, You know the weather service is upgrading the front to a gale and its going to arrive earlier than expected.

The four looked perplexed and wore an expression of, What has that got to do with us? on their faces.

I looked at Carson. He just shook his head slightly and said, What the young fella is trying to tell you is that the storm is gaining strength and picking up speed, and that we may want to figure that into our planning.

I nodded, Thats it.

The four mumbled between themselves, and Carsons nephew, Andy said, We can talk about that over dinner. Weve got a full day planned.

After breakfast Carson and I made plans to meet for lunch; he went for a walk around town and I went out on the pier, to the Harbor Patrol Office.

The patrolman on duty told me it would probably be best to weather the westerly storm in Avalon, and wait until Monday, possibly Tuesday, to return to Marina del Rey. I agreed, but explained that the group in my charter had flights to catch Sunday evening.

The harbor patrolman shook his head and said, Never push the weather. It never works out well.

No kiddin. I said, and walked out of the office.

A few hours later Carson and I were sitting in the plaza at Solomans Landing, in front of the small bakery, having a light lunch.

After a little casual small talk, Carson asked, You hear anything more about the storm?

Yeah...Its gettin bigger and movin faster.

Yup...thats what Ive been hearing too. What do think we should do?

I looked at Carson, straight in the eyes, Same

as you. Stay right here until its safe to cross the channel.

Well, I kin tellya, that wont sit well with the boys. But I say, stick to your guns; youre the skipper.

Thats great advice. Finish your coffee.

Which ever way it goes boy...well be ok...you can bet Ive seen worse.

Maybe so...but not in a flimsy, light boat like the one weve got. Hell, the damn thing doesnt even have a dodger or a storm jib, and the cockpit scuppers are the size of quarters. You figure theyll move enough green water out of the cockpit?

You might have somethin there boy. Better keep a bucket real handy. But, either way it will be somethin to remember when youre my age.

Yeah...if I live to be your age.

Later, at dinner, I tried to convince the four world record holders to reschedule their flights and stay on the island for an extra day or so. Each one of the four had an imperative reason for being back wherever the hell each had come from. I supposed imperative to them meant a Monday lunch or golf date. They saw I was wavering and offered me a bonus if I got them back in time. I gave in, and so I was not only stupid and weak, but now greedy as well.

Instantly, I realized that I had also failed Carson. Hed thought there was more spine in me than there apparently was. He immediately looked away. It felt almost as if I had let my own father down.

I told them all to be aboard by 7 a.m., and that we must try and beat the storm back to Marina del Rey.

The morning dawned dark and menacing. A harbor patrolman knocked on the side of the boat, and I stuck my head out of the hatch.

Just wanted to let you know that all the Catalina ferries have canceled their crossings today and that weve got a full gale on our hands. You want me to move you to a safer mooring?

I hesitated...Uh, no were leaving.

The patrolman shook his head and gestured to the boat, In this? Well, its your life, he said as he pulled away.

By the time the crew got aboard a light rain had already begun to fall. Carson was dressed in full foul weather gear, complete with a battered Souwester hat and a look of defiance in his eyes.

The others were dressed in jeans and windbreakers. I knew that they would soon be hypothermic and useless as crew, but I said nothing. The crew cast off the mooring lines and I steered a northwest course, planning to stay in the lee of the island for as long as possible.

Why arent we sailing a direct course home? Andy asked.

I want to stay in the lee of the island as long as we can. Look out there. I gestured toward the mainland, Look at those white horses riding those gray waves! Were gonna take it on the nose soon enough! Its gonna be wet, cold and as ugly as Ive ever seen it - so were gonna stay out of that mess as long as it makes sense too and that will be at least as far as Long Point. I gestured towards a dark protrusion, barely visible in the rain and clouds, four-miles away.

Andy protested, We can handle it. There are four of us and were accustomed to hard going! Andy was yelling, whether for emphasis or to be heard above the increasing wind, I wasnt sure.

Raising my voice, Look at you four! Youre dressed for a breezy day on the beach. If you stay on deck youll be hypothermic in a hour. I glanced at Carson huddled down behind the cabin top.

The mans right about the course and the way youre dressed. Now shut your gob and do just as he says! You wanted this, and now youve got it!

Andy pulled his little hood up and turned his face from the spray and wind.

I gave a grinning Carson a quick nod, and the boat bucked the rising seas toward Long Point.


he big news this month on the political front is how the Fishermans Village revitalization project is moving forward. Alan Pullman from Studio One Eleven Architects gave a presentation to the Small Craft Harbor Commission of what a possible future Fishermans Village might look like.

Pullman showed clean renderings that showed a wide promenade, bustling retail, a hotel, and open spaces where fake people looked quite happy. One of the puzzles that he and owner Michael Pashaie seem to be facing is how to incorporate three times the amount of parking than is currently on the six-acre plot. A few members of the public poo-pooed the concept of a towering waterfront parking structure that is part of the plan. More than one asked why cant they put it across the street where there appears to be open space. But, the land across the street, as it turns out, is owned by the state and according to one of Pichaies team-members, There is no appetite at the state level to put a massive parking structure on what is effectively the Ballona wetlands - its believed that would face massive opposition.

Another concern that came forth was the obliteration of history. Looking at the shiny future the renderings presented made some residents sad and nostalgic. Some suggested that the area be upgraded and not destroyed.

Fishermans Village is probably the only thing left in Marina del Rey that

is part of the original Marina del Rey, said Plinio Garcia, a store owner in Fishermans Village.

Garcia also had concerns that small businesses like his would be able to survive within the new plan. He, and another FV merchant who spoke, were worried that the new incarnation would be one only fit for the corporate fat-cats that seem to occupy these types of spaces. But Pashaie, who has been part of the ownership since 1999, insisted that he looks to protect those who had suffered during the down-times saying, we owe them.

Pashaie also went on to say that he understands that this property is for the community therefore welcomes community input.

This is an evolution of a design, until we get it right, he said. I am positive that with the help of the community that live and work here, this can become a much better project. We are not geniusesnone of us are smart enough to know what is the exact right thing. This is going to be a property that will cater to the community. If the community doesnt support itit will not survive or be successful.

County staff informed the audience that there would be about 11 or 12 more opportunities for the community to weigh in on the project. They also said that if everything were to go according to plan, construction could begin in about three-years.

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I cant say its been a good season for bait around the bay so far. Seems you can have a couple of good months having good bait supplies, then it drops off for reasons unexplainable.

So lets have a little bait talk while were at it. There is mackerel to be found for lingcod and squid strips work well for rockfish and halibut.

If you get the chance to head to Catalina the yellowtail and calico bite has picked up and know that if youre using plastics for the calicos the smaller yellows are hitting them too.

Im still seeing the best fishing north around Oxnard and up. Everything seems larger up that way.

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It took over an hour to make the four-miles to Long Point, and we hadnt even hit any really rough water yet...but you could see it waiting for us a mile or two off the starboard bow.

The light little boat was already battered and a mess. So I decided to duck into the calm water of Fox Landing, directly under Long Point, to square the boat away, double reef the main and put up the Blaster Jib, the smallest headsail we had.

After fifteen minutes in the relatively quiet cove, it was time to face the beast and we power-sailed out of the little cove, heading north-northwest into the building seas.

As we left the islands lee, the seas and wind increased dramatically. It soon became obvious that the sails, trimmed tightly for our close-hauled course, wouldnt give us enough power to slam through the heavy seas. The light boat was stopped dead every time a steep wave slammed into and over the bow.

I yelled to Carson, who was at the helm, The boat cant keep her steerage way! Weve got to use the engine to help us punch through this stuff.

He nodded and started the small diesel. The extra thrust provided by the engine was enough to keep us on course and maintain momentum when a big wave swept over us. Soon, Carson and I were in tune with the boat and the seas; and the boat began making decent headway.

The rain came at us almost horizontally, adding to the heavy spray of each wave; it almost seemed as if we were sailing up a waterfall. It wasnt an hour before our four stalwart crew mates began to shiver and puke. One by one they disappeared down below to grown and moan in their own vomit. Carson and I nodded knowingly.

It was obvious that the old Gloucesterman was in his element. It must have been familiar sailing for him, and his years seemed to drop away. Whenever a slab of green water swept over the bow he roared and cursed at it defiantly, and I swear it seemed that the wave cowered and shrank before his booming voice. He was reliving a hundred days like this, and I had never seen even one like it. I envied the old man, the skills he had honed and the life he had lived. I knew that I would never be the sailor he was,

even in his 80s.

We were about mid channel when I saw the first one. It took me a moment to realize what I was seeing, and when I did I felt an icy grip around my throat.

Carson! Look! Waterspouts!

Well, Ill be damned. Never seen more than one at a time in my life, and there are four of the blasted things! All moving different directions!

Any ideas?

Not a one.

Then I remembered, Andy was a meteorologist, he should know what to do.

I stuck my head down the hatch, Andy! There are water spouts all around us. What do we do?

Oh...how should I know. Go away... I just want to die. He laid his head back into his vomit.

No help from my nephew eh?

No...he thinks hes gonna die.

He well might, though not from puking.

Any ideas?

Carson pondered for a moment, Well I reckon Ill steer toward where one is now and by the time we get there it will be some wheres else.

Thats your plan?

Yes indeed it is. Unless of course youve got a better one?

Nope.

Then thats my plan!

Great...

It seemed now that there were five water spouts moving erratically in and out of the rain squalls, but it was impossible to tell as one would fade into a squall line and another would emerge from the clouds and mist in another area. I felt like the ball heading toward the pins of a giant pinball machine, and I found myself praying that a merciful God was handling the flippers

for us. Thats about all anyone can do at times like that.

And, I guess he was, because we bashed our way through the ever changing gaps between the spouts like we were guided by something...Maybe it was Carsons seamans intuition, and maybe a little something more as well.

It was sunset when we arrived at the entrance to Marina del Rey. The rain was still coming down in sheets and the waves were cresting to about eight feetan occasional one breaking at the entrance.

I yelled at Carson, Let me guess...youre gonna wait until one breaks across the entrance, figure that there wont be another for a couple minutes, and then make a run for it?

Ah...you read my mind boy!

And so, as the sun was setting, the old Gloucesterman skillfully surfed the back of a hulking, hissing, gray wave, into the calm waters of Marina del Rey, and a moment later the breaking wave thundered to its foaming death on the beach. Not a bad finale for a life well-spent at sea.

An hour later, as the four super heroes waited for their cab, Carson and I stepped off the battered boat and walked up the dock.

At the top of the dock-ramp the Gloucesterman and I stood for a moment, savoring the feeling of accomplishing a feat that might have destroyed us. No, we didnt kayak down the Amazon or climb Mount Everest, like the others. But we had done something that they couldnt do...and only we knew it.

Carson thrust out his big hand and said, Thank you for giving me the chance to live again...just one more time.

Then he turned away, walked through the gate and into the darkness.

Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. Licensed Sailing Master and has instructed, skippered charters, managed yachts and performed deliveries for more than 30 years. He can be reached for questions, comments or consultation at (310) 460-8946 or at [email protected].


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It has been a long time myth that waxing nonskid decks on sailboats & powerboats etc is a major no no as this causes the surface to become slippery. If done properly this is simply not true. The non-skid is one part of the vessel that takes The brunt of the punishment, bird droppings, fallout from the commercial airliners, oil tracked in from a walk through the parking lot. And come late spring, early summer , we experience a heavy dew-point and all the contaminants in the air land on the nonskid - as it gets hotter through the day the moisture evaporates from the deck leaving-behind all the bad stuff. This, in fact, is chemicals baking into your nonskid.

You should never use any type of paste wax for the nonskid - it has to be a polymer liquid sealant. It should be applied with a special brush head attached to an orbit rotating polisher only

The special design of the brush head gets the liquid polymer deep down into the pores of the nonskid. It also nourishes the dull topside gelcoat with much-needed oils and silicone polymer to produce a brilliant shine to the nonskid.

The service should be applied twice a year alongside your normal detailing schedule. If you have any questions regarding this service feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected].

This tip furnished by Brian Spevack, long time owner of the reputable MdR maintenance company, Dirt Yachts.

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SailboatsBeneteau Oceanis 400Timeshare/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 310-460-8946Challenger 35 1976.Well equipped, roomy, ready for Mexico and beyond. Fresh rig and new main/mizzen. Professionally main-tained. David 310 597 3971Ericson 27 1974Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882Martin 242Predator: lightly used A sails, new running rigging, re-built trailer, big sail inventory, outboard, tactics. Ready to race. $14,000 Kathy 310-486-236714 Classic Enterprise sloop Ku 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 Boats 42 1981 Californian Trawler2 3208 Cat diesels w 1400 hrs, all fiberglass hull, 2

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on Panay Way stern out endtie. $69,000 Call for Appt - Al Lee 310-392-4193 or Gary at 310-293-9200.36 Hatteras Sportfisher1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY

300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in MdR. 818-200-9770 - [email protected] Mercury2012 hypalon airfloor $1,000. 310-822-8618Caribe dinghyUsed 2009 103 20hp honda $3500.- 310-823-482196 hypalon dinghyNew 2014 15 hp motor and steering system $8400.- 310-823-4821Apex Dinghy10 apex rib 800 with chaps 310-822-8618Achilles Inflatable9 Achilles - 310 823-11058 QuicksilverSoft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618Quicksilver Dinghy8 quicksilver soft tail with motor bracket and all acces-sories $400 obo. 310-822-8618Trailers0 - 13 Boats $400-$120014 - 16 Boats $600-$120017 - 21 Boats $750-$1200

24 - 29 Boats $3000310-822-8618.

Outboards/EnginesEvinrude 6HP6 HP long, like new 2 stroke (16 hours), (2) 3 gal tanks

w/hoses, 2 sets new plugs, flusher, service manual.

$575. 310-378-5986Various Small Outboards6 merc 4stroke short $1,000

9.8 Nissan 4 stroke short $1,300

9.9 Honda long remote control included $1,8004 yamaha 4 stroke short $800

310-822-8618Honda 4-stroke 2 HP OBStandard shaft. Carb just serviced - low hours. Looks

& runs great! $575 (310) 895-8317Mercury 4 HP OBOnly 5 hours. Long Shaft, external tank. Asking $900

(new is $1400). 310-500-6216 - Ask for Jerome.LEHR 2.5HP Propane OBLike new, just serviced, short shaft. Asking $800 (new

is over $1200). 310-500-6216 - Ask for Jerome. 6 HP Suzuki2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25. 20 Johnson

remote 20. 40 Evinrude remote 20. 50 Mercury re-mote 20. 75 Mercury trim 20. 125 Force trim remote. Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.

Other StuffToolsGeorge Biddles Boatwrights complete tool shop for sale, bandsaw, power planer to hand tools. Including; clamps, chisels, & basic tools. Kathy 310-486-2367Sound Shield Complete Onan sound shield from a 1982 13kW die-sel genset. $25. Available for pickup in MdR. Blaine

(310) 823-8218.Internet personal hotspot deviceH20 BOLT unlimited internet personal hotspot device. 4G to create a personal hotspot for up to 8 wi-fi en-abled devices, less than a month old. Was $100 new, Selling for $50. 213-457-3124 or [email protected] 1721Display,dome,and mast cable; good, working condi-tion 695.00 call Mark, 310-995 5649Buoyant Vests4-Type II adult near shore buoyant vests in original storage bag with whistles; never used - $30 Call 310-569-7991Big Boat FendersTaylor-Made Big B, 10 x 26, white, with 10 x 9/16 lines, like new, 2 for $75. 310-378-5986

Tiller5 ft. long it fits a Catalina 38 in excellent condition $25

reaching strut for catalina 38 in excellent condition $40. 310 866 9439Alternator, Steps and a LadderMotorola 72amps 12 volt Marine alternator never

used $75.00 3 steps dock boarding steps fiberglass

$75.00 bof. Boat ladder teak 45 long $30.00

818 701 0782Stuff - TV, Mounts, Chairs, Fender HoldersStainless dinghy mounts $100, four large stainless fender holders $75 ea. stainless/wood chairs, $25 ea. Samsung flat screen $100 - all in xlnt condition. 310-

913-5533Trailers 0-13 Boats $400-$120014-16 Boats $600-$120017-21 Boats $750-$120024-29 Boats $3000310-822-8618MainsailFrom 40 ft. Cal - $450 call 310-823-2040SailsSpinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28

Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364AnchorFortress FX-23 Anchor $150 - 310-391-6174SailsHunter 460 UKVertical batten Selden in-mast main, like new: E=18-

8 P=48-3 $1,500Hunter 460 UKSelden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18-8 P=48-

3 $1,000Hunter 460 UK Roller FurlingTape drive 125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52-4

Foot= 20 $1,000Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker (fits our Hunter 460) $1,000 Steve

310-528-0717 - [email protected] BoatsLooking for Boat DonationMarine Mammal ResearchThe Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are

many benefits to donating your boat. Please email

[email protected].. www.oceanconservation.orgCash For Your Boat !Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930Donate Your BoatLA 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] your boatTo SOS, a non profit organization helping and thank-ing our past and present Veterans. Www.supportin-gourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884Donate Your BoatReceive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212Donate Your Boat Bringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your

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surveys with video. Serving Marina del Rey to Long Beach. Call Nathan Schaefer 805-667-7758. [email protected] Boat Covers and RepairsNew boat covers, canvas repair, restore water repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242Come Sail with Capt. Royall!Fun Charters, professional deliveries, sail or power- boat lessons, video or photo shoots, private skipper,

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