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Mariner
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Issue #145
March 2015

TO CATALINA OR NOT TO CATALINA?

(THAT IS THE QUESTION)
TALE OF A SUPERSTAR RACER
POLITICAL UPDATES
LOTS MORE

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
Writer
Tim Tunks
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Information contact
310-397-1887
email
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Friday of every month.
This issue Feb. 27 - March 27

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From the editor

It Walks lIke
A bunch of us on our dock have had our personal
interactions with him. And Im pretty sure hes
been named separately by each of us. Hes
a charismatic mallard duck who is by all rights
tame. He waddles up with intentionno fear or
shyness. His little duck face and eyes communicate
direct questions:
Do you have bread?
Can you get bread?
Do you know how to turn on this spicket thing?
I fed him some bread and he hung out with me for
a while after he was full. We sat together. I sat,
he stood. He stared at me with his piercing beady
duck eyeballs and his head cocked to one side
like he was trying to figure me out. He kept
murmuring that weird under-the-breath duck
language that frankly, sounds kind of like he might
be judging me.

D u c k B u t ...

We both knew what was happening and were both

intensely engaged in this rare moment.
What? I asked out loud.
He leaned in and craned his neck so he could stare
at me with even more intent.
What is it? I said locked into his black duck eyes.
Now, Im not sure about this next part but I think
he saidYoure a jackass.
Im actually uncertain as to what he said exactly,
but it got weird after that. He walked around in a
disjointed circle and acted kind of aimlessI got
up and went to work.

But then he stared straight into my eyes and

stopped that duck babble. He was peering into
my very soul. Two different species connecting
and communicating with no barrierssharing a
transcendent moment. We were equalshe from
the avian world and me from the human realm.

WhAtS iNSide

Thanks for
picking it up!

Coming Events

Off the Wire

A True Superstar
Tim Tunks Talks About Local Legendary Racer Superstar

10

To Catalina or Not to Calalina - That is the Question

Pat Reynolds Ponders the Age Old Question

12

Local Currents
Captain Richard SchaeferTrouble in Paradise

17

On the Record
A New Section Covering Local Boating-Related Politics

18

According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

19

Racing - New Class in N2E

20

Classifieds

25

Spencer by Pat Reynolds

Photo by Pat Reynolds

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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

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

40 Carver 1999 aft cabin , diesels. loaded,

$149,900

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

47 Lien Hwa Mtr Yacht 1995, loaded Great

family fun or live abrd, motivated $149,500

46 Wellcraft 1994 Cockpit motor yacht,

twin dsls air cond, full tronics $110,000

52 Californian 1990 cockpit MY Cat diesels, stabilized, spacious interior $159,000

48 Californian 1987 Cockpit My, Cat Diesels double cabin $159,000

45 Sea ray Sundancer 1997 twin diesels

consider trade in power / sail $149,000

39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillar

diesels $69,000

65 Harkers island Guthrie 1970, 4 staterooms, ready for Cabo or Alaska. For private or 39 Mainship 1990 express cruiser very
commercial fishing - consider trade for Cars, Realestate, Gems $120,000
spacious layout $39,000

38 Cruiser Inc. Flybridge,1994 Aft cabin

full elecs, low hours on engines $59,000

42 Uniflite 1984 aft cabin GM V-8 Diesels loaded and clean , RIB Inflatable on davit new 33 Sea Ray 1995 low hours, A/C, $49,000
canvas enclosures $87,500
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2000 asking $119,000 and 2002 asking $139,000

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28 Sea Ray Sundancer, 2005, twin engine,

inverter, full electronics $59,000

37 Fisher Pilothouse 1975 bluewater ketch

upgraded 1991 new engine $89,000 TRADE

Coming Events!
February 28

Polar Plunge
The Polar Plunge is the Special Olympics
largest fundraiser during which individuals and
teams, alongside Special Olympics athletes,
take the plunge into the chilly waters of Marina
(Mothers) Beach during the height of winter!
8:00 a.m. For more info - btanner@sosc.org.

February 28

Berger/Stein Race # 2
Be part of the famed Berger/Stein Series for
race #2 to Squirrel Bank. Southern California
distance racing is a great way to spend a day
and the Berger/Stein is the perfect event. Email
racers@dryc.org to sign up.

March 4-8

Fred Hall Fishing Show

The Fred Hall Long Beach Show at the Long
Beach Convention Center and Arena is the
premier outdoor recreation show featuring
the largest selection of the nations leading
equipment manufacturers. For more info visit
www.fredhall.com.

March 7

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Panel Discussion
Five members of the California Department
of Fish and Wildlifes (CDFW) top leadership
will participate in a panel at next months Fred
Hall shows in Long Beach and Del Mar. Long
Beach show, admission is $16 for adults, $15
for seniors (over 65) and children under 16 and
active military personnel are admitted free.

March 14

Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe

Club Novice Women Orientation
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers are
welcome; Saturdays beginning March 14,
7:30 a.m.; Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m. For more
information, email shelleyts@marinaoutrigger.
org or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.

March 14

Catalina Island Conservancy

Marathon/10K/5K/Kids Run
This event will feature the exciting and historic
marathon course, used largely since the first year,
on the Catalina Island Conservancys lands. This
includes much of the rugged terrain, spectacular
vistas and special challenges enjoyed by Hans
Albrecht and friends in the earliest days of the
event under his management and enhanced over
the years. Volunteers welcome & appreciated.
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Spectrum Sports Management. 909-399-3553,

www.RunCatalina.com

March 15

Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe

Club Novice Men Orientation
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers
are welcome; Sundays beginning March 15,
7:30 a.m.; Tue. & Thu., 5:30 p.m. For more
information, phone Cal at (310)902-8096,
email info@marinaoutrigger.org, or visit www.
marinaoutrigger.org.

March 19

Marina del Rey Farmers Market

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.
More info - 310-305-9545

March 21

Open House for the Youth

Outrigger Canoe Program
Young people ages 8-18 are invited to Mothers
Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty),
Marina del Rey for an introduction to Hawaiianstyle outrigger canoe racing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The annual summer program offers kids a
chance to compete and to learn about an ocean
sport through history, culture, and teamwork.
Sponsored by the Marina del Rey Outrigger
Canoe Club. For more information regarding
children ages 8-13, contact Margot Page, (310)
821-5169, or email margotpage@me.com. For
ages 13-18, contact Kat, (562) 279-4527, or
email kguimapang3@gmail.com.

March 26

CYC Yachting Dinner

Towards Cleaner Waterways in
Marina del Rey
Join fellow power, sail, rowing, kayaking
and paddleboard enthusiasts for a critically
informative forum addressing major issues
impacting the recreational boating community:
TMDL the dilemma of copper paints in MdR
and statewide Copper paints and alternatives
Hull cleaning and best management practices
What lessees, boaters and anchorages need to
know practical tips in an age of uncertainty.
No-Host Cocktails 6:15 p.m. Buffet 7:00
p.m. followed by Presentation $26.00 includes
dinner, tax, service and parking. Reservations

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required. Open to all who enjoy yachting and

adventure, as a public service of CYC

March 28 & 29

Del Rey Yacht Club Open House

Youre invited to enjoy a rare opportunity to
experience this award-winning yacht club.
Guided tours of our multi-level Clubhouse,
Lounges, Library, Grand 2nd story Dining
Room with spectacular 180 Marina views,
Club grounds - including heated pool, game
deck, snack bar & more. Social and boating
memberships for all ages. Jr. Sailing Program
with a full-time coach. Catalina Facility with
seating up to 250 people, gas BBQs, fresh
water hot showers, heads, full galley & available
moorings. Del Rey Yacht Club was awarded
the 2013 Yacht Club of the Year by the So Cal
Yachting Assoc, as well as 2012, 2009 & 2006.
11am-5pm (Sat & Sun). Free parking. 13900
Palawan Way, MdR, (310) 823-4664; info@
dryc.org; www.dryc.org. Looking forward to
seeing you there!

March 28

Del Rey Yacht Club

Fishing 101 Class
Join us Saturday for this free intro to fishing
class co-hosted by West Marine. Learn pole
basics, fish & rigs, fishing locations and more.
Limited space and reservations required. Starts
1:30pm. To sign-up, call (310) 823-4664 or
email us at info@dryc.org. 13900 Palawan Way,
MdR; www.dryc.org.

Ongoing

Paddle in the Moonlight

Every Wednesday and Friday evening come join
the crew of Pro SUP for a fun night of paddling,
theres no better way to end the day than with
a paddle cruise! Sunset Moonlit Marina Paddle
Cruise is a 75 minute paddle cruise around the
Marina. Evening is one of the most peaceful
times to go for a paddle through the marina,
this experience is absolutely breathtaking! We
depart from Mothers Beach. For more info call
310-945-8350
Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club
Come 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
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information, email info@marinaoutrigger.org

or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Tropical Rock
Every 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.
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.
Social Sunday Dinner is currently $7 for Boat
+ Sail Club Members - (guests $10). Includes
free entertainment and bargain priced full
bar. Reservations very helpful. For more
information call 863-701-4076, visit mvyc.
org, or contact membership@mvyc.org.
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club,
13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey.
The meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a
social hour, and a light dinner is served. Each
meeting features a guest speaker discussing
their adventures and achievements. WSA
invites boaters of all skill levels to join. Its
programs, include day sails, seminars, parties,
and cruises including destinations such as
King Harbor, Catalina and the northern
Channel Islands, For membership information
contact email membership@ wsasmb.org or
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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 jeannecro@gmail.com.
Single 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. We
are a FUN social club built around weekend
sailing on the bay. We match skippers with
crew for a fun day of boating. If you are a
skipper and would like to host our members
or have an interest in teaching sailing then
this is the club for you. We meet on the first
and third Thursday of each month with a daysail the following weekend. The meetings
are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht Club.
There is a $7.00 charge that covers a light
meal. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
Rock at alanrock1@gmail.com, 310-7212825. Looking forward to meeting you in the
near future.

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intro to Yacht racing
event returns to mdr!

Whale of a Photo

Introduction to Yacht Racing returns for the fifth

year to bring new people into the sport of yacht
racing. Presented by South Bay Yacht Racing
Club, the event will be hosted by Del Rey Yacht
Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday March 15.
The 5th annual event is open to anyone over age
18 who wants to learn to race.
The day begins with classroom instruction
on crew action while racing, terminology
and safety. Teaching continues with hands-on
training aboard boats at the dock.
The day wraps up with a race inside the marina
that includes a start sequence. Its great way
to meet skippers and join a crew for the
upcoming season.

Photo by Pat Reynolds

A bit south of LAX, two gray whales surfaced side by side and this keeper was captured. The
boat was turned off and drifting as the duo surfaced off the stern. Two big breaths reverberated in
the cavernous lungs of these southbound leviathans and one of them dived deep, pointing its fluke
high in the air. Theres quite a few shots like this in existence but its still pretty cool to capture
such a moment. Its been a banner year for whale watchingcheck them out but wildlife experts
and scientists beg you to give them their spaceride behind, dont cut them off and cause them to
change direction. Let them do their thing.

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halibut derby returns!

Marina del Rey Anglers proudly presents the 40th Annual Marina del Rey Halibut Derby taking place on
April 18 and 19, 2015 at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey.
The event is back to a two day format and offering a first place prize of a trip to fish Alaska.
The Marina del Rey Halibut Derby is L.A.s largest and longest standing fishing tournament. Individual
anglers and teams will compete in a multi species fishing tournament with prizes going to the top three
places. Proceeds from the event help fund the Marina del Rey Anglers Youth Fishing and White Sea Bass
Grow Out programs.
In addition to supporting the clubs programs, entrants will also have the opportunity to give back to
the environment. Hubbs Sea World Research Institute will be on site collecting live halibut for brood
stock in their breeding program. The weight bonus for turning in a live halibut is 25% to encourage the
proliferation of the species. The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife will also be on site to collect data on the
local halibut population.
There will be an awards dinner and ceremony taking place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at Burton Chace Park. Participating anglers will enjoy an all
you can eat taco cart provided by El Tapatio catering.
All entrants are encouraged to attend the Pre-Derby Seminar which starts at 7 p.m. on the preceding Friday at Burton Chace Park. The seminar will
feature a special guest speaker giving tips on fishing for halibut in the Santa Monica Bay.
For more information please contact John Szymura at johns@mdranglers or (424) 229-1890 or check online for more information is available at
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Fish and Game engage Public to Become tipsters

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) has launched a pilot program that
makes it easier for the public to report wildlife
and pollution crimes with their cell phones.
Tipsters can now text anonymous information,
including photographs, to the Californians Turn
in Poachers and Polluters (CalTIP) program via
tip411 (numerically, 847411). Wildlife officers
can respond directly, resulting in an anonymous
two-way conversation. Users must start the text
message with the word Caltip.
Phone number line, type: 847411
Message line, type: Caltip (followed by the
message/tip)
In conjunction with tip411 (847411), CDFW
is launching a CalTIP smartphone application
which similarly enables the public to share
an anonymous tip and/or photograph with
wildlife officers and lets the officers converse
anonymously with the tipster. The CalTIP App

can be downloaded for free via the Google Play

Store and iTunes App Store. Standard message
and data rates may apply.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted right from
CDFWs website.
Both the CALTIP App and tip411 are completely
anonymous, as the technology removes all
identifying information before wildlife officers
see the tips.
We believe the public is our greatest law
enforcement resource, said CDFW Lt.
Michael Milotz, CalTIP coordinator. Tip411
and the CalTIP App will give us another tool
to combat pollution and the unlawful take and
commercialization of Californias wildlife.
During the two-month pilot period, CDFW will
collect usage data to help determine whether
tip411 and the CalTIP App will be permanently
added to the CalTIP program.

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Sea Lion Pups Found

malnourished on Local
Beaches
According to multiple news reports, the local sea
lion population is enduring a period of struggle.
According to NOAA Fisheries a record number
of sea lion pups have been turning up on local
beaches, apparently completely malnourished.
The numbers are in the vicinity of five times
what is normally seen for this time of year.
The prey source is just too far away for the
mothers to go out, get food and come back and
wean the pups, Jim Milbury, told Yahoo News.
Milbury is a public affairs officer for NOAA.
Local marine mammal rescuer Peter Wallerstein
told Yahoo:
Im just dealing with it one animal at a time,
as best as we can, we rescued four today [even
though] we are limited to three a day because
the rehab center is so full. We had to leave some
adults on the beach. Its like a paramedic not
having a hospital to bring a patient.

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A DV ERT IS E !
Let em Know
Youre Out There

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mdr 50th Anniversary Will celebrate With tall Ships, classic cars and tons more!
On April 10th many local organizations, community advocates and the
county itself are gearing up for Marina del Reys 50th anniversary bash
that is poised to be quite an event.
The Los Angeles County of Beaches and Harbors and the folks from
Marinafest are joining forces to create a weekend full of activities and
attractions to celebrate a half a century of what was the largest manmade harbor in the world when built. Talk of politics and the affects of
redevelopment will take a back seat to good times and a festive agenda.
Popular 70s band Three Dog Night will be performing their huge hits at
Burton Chace Park after the official ceremony in complete. Following the
concert look for fireworks to light up the April sky.
The following days Marinafest takes the baton and presents what they
have been forging for the past seven years a multi faceted event that this
year will include a classic car show, boat parade, gourmet food trucks and
an historic tour of the marina. There will also be four tall ships docked in
the harbor with battle reenactments scheduled.
Its going to be a lot of activity, said Carol Baker, Division Chief
Community & Marketing Services Division. I really think its going to
have something for everyone it will definitely be a lot of fun.

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A True Superstar
Checking out Superstarlikely the most
winning race boat on the Santa Monica Bay

By Tim Tunks

Twenty-eight

years

ago

climbed

onto

Superstar for the first time to fill in as

sail trimmer for the days race...

or readers who dont know her, the

1981 Catalina 38 Superstar has raced
more PHRF races, won more trophies,
and was crewed by more fine sailors
than any other yacht in Santa Monica
Bay, so I felt honored to be aboard.
I still remember the scene vividly, for is was
as if a number of actors, writers, and scenic
technicians created a comic play just for me.
The curtain went up when I greeted part owner
David Epstein and a friend named Sid from my
yacht club who were both seated in the cockpit.
I didnt know you two were acquainted.
I remarked.
We just met today. replied David. But you do
look familiar. he added to Sid.
Ive seen you around too. Where do you live?
said Sid to David.
Venice Beach. David answered.
Thats where I work. said Sid.
What do you do? asked David.
I sell drugs. said Sid.
At this point I bit my tongue to avoid laughing
out loud. You see Sid was a LAPD sergeant
with a great sense of humor who was hugely
anti drugs, but I was the only one aboard who
knew that.
However David is also equipped with a fine
sense of humor and responded, That explains
it. I buy drugs. at which point the rest of
the crew cracked up at Davids lie for it
was well known David was definitely not
a drug user.

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Only later did I share the other half of the joke

by revealing Sids occupation, which was only
one of the great laughs we had aboard this
venerable racer.
I raced aboard Superstar for the next fifteen
years, starting as only occasional crew when
I was visiting here from Mexico and later as
the regular tactician and spinnaker trimmer,
I enjoyed more than a hundred races and many
hundreds of additional hours having intimate
contact with all of her parts from her masthead
instruments to her race faired keel.
A list of the fine sailors and accounts of their
memorable times aboard Superstar would
stretch this story into the next three issues, so
you can understand the empty spot I felt when
business and family responsibilities displaced
Davids time and resources from racing.
Superstar was sold as a cruiser.
Steve Zimmerman became the new owner who
I met earlier when he was considering Superstar
as his family cruiser for Catalina Island holidays.
He was a personable high school teacher who
also coached some of the schools sports teams.
The following spring I happened to spot Steve
at one of the seminars we held to prepare novice
racers for the ASMBYC Home Port Regatta. I
re-introduced myself.
Are you planning to race Superstar? I asked
with a ember of racing fire still glowing in
my gut.
Nah. Im just here to check it out with a friend.

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Sailing around yelling isnt my thing. Besides

I dont know much about racing and I dont
know other sailors who could crew, was his
disappointing answer. Shortage of crew is the
most common reason cited for not racing.
But Steve must have had some spark of that
racing fire himself or he wouldnt have been
there. I drew out my bellows to see if the spark
could be blown into a flame.
You may not know that Ive been very active
with the Mentor Program. I said. We match
experienced coaches with novice racers to
help grow our regular racing fleets. David is a
good friend and a generous guy who might be
available to help coach your team. Would you
be interested in some mentoring? I can set it up.
Without inquiring where bears relieve
themselves he enthusiastically accepted my
offer. Steve and his novice crew of friends, with
the former owner and champion racer aboard
to mentor, went on to have a ball competing in
the Home Port Regatta. Thus began Superstars
resurrection as a racer two years ago.
I gave Steve a phone call last week to chat about
how he went from non-racer to winning skipper
and taking overall honors for his class in only
his second year of racing his boat.
Steve had three colleagues at school who
coached football, track and softball, which gave
him a core crew of four healthy guys who enjoy
learning the skills to compete effectively. They
set out to learn the ropes and race Cruising
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Class in CYCs Sunset Series. A month into

the season David re-entered the picture with
some of Superstars old regulars for a few races
to help the new crew raise their game to the
next level.
Later that summer I knew Steve was ablaze with
racing fever when I heard he interrupted a family
week at Catalina to return one Wednesday for a
Sunset race, only to sail back to the island and
his family that night.
Listening to Steve tell his story was almost like
hearing a tape replay of the advice I pass on
to all wholl listen. The common thread to all
successful club level racing is a group of friends
bound by the desire to have fun.
Steve said, We knew the main thing was to
keep it fun and we never let our competitive
urges interfere with the fun. Even though we
were all newbies, we were all motivated to
learn. We knew the better we got the more fun
wed have.
He went on to explain how the word spread
around his school about these guys who were
scooting down to the Marina - getting into some
great racing. Then, it seemed everyone wanted
in on the action. Soon Steve had alternates lined
up 15 deep waiting for their turn to fill in on
a race.
Steve and several of the crew made it a point to
go to workshops, seminars and events like the
SBYRC/DRYC Introduction to Yacht Racing
program where learning and networking with
skippers and crew happens. Study, practice and
good fellowship supported their racing efforts
and provided a bank of lifetime memories.

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To Catalina or t o N o t t o C a t a l i n a ?
Th a t is t he Q ue s t i o n
By Pat Reynolds

m a fair weather sailor who

grew up sailing on mostly calm,
warm, protected waters. When
I returned to boating, here in
Los Angeles, I remember being
impressed and a hair short of
overwhelmed at the sight of
the ocean as I piloted my newly
bought Hobie-16 catamaran
past the breakwall. I think they call the
feeling a healthy respect but it also could
probably be accurately deemed mild fright.
Now that Ive adopted the Santa Monica Bay
as my sailing home I always still consider, what
I see as, the reality of the ocean. Not unlike an
animal in the wildthe ocean is minding its
business and genuinely unconcerned with your
safety and wellbeing. We react to it and it is
never the other way around.
Now with spring approaching, the boat is
looking alluring again and many are ready to
take the anticipated voyage to our very own
idyllic island located some 30-odd miles off
the coast. A place where the pace is slowed to
a crawl, where there is no traffic and where
little orange fish swim all around your anchored
boat. They are actually aggressive angry little
monsters but I digress.
I could go on and on about how delightful a
place Catalina Island isa true counter-balance
to the complicated, endlessly moving city of
Los Angles. And navigating ones own boat to
this retreat is indeed a satisfying feeling. But
thats the part that needs to be taken seriously
Over the past twelve years, Ive covered many
stories that have related to this crossing and
having spoken to many people about the trip.
Ive noticed a wide variance in how boaters
perceive the passage. Some seem to see it as a
car ride to the next town. No big whoopgas
her upwell hit the island by mid-afternoon.
Do we have charcoal? No? Thats okay
well pick it up there. Then others, who have
promised themselves theyd make the trip at
some point, still havent mustered the courage.

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started man-handling her. As I got out towards

Redondo, winds were gusting to 18 and
I looked aroundmy little dog, my trusting
but somewhat inexperienced girlfriend,
6-foot waves, a reef in the maindoubt. We
turned around. I felt defeated, but I know it
was right.

Photo by Pat Reynolds

They tell themselves the boat isnt ready, but

its more than that. Its a 65-mile round trip in
the Pacific Ocean and impending tragedy looms
large in their cautious mindsparticularly in
spring when the weather is still fickle.
Through this time Ive written about 12-yearolds who have made the trip in 8-foot boats.
Ive done stories on rowers, paddleboarders even swimmers who have prepared and crossed,
but have also done more than one article on
seasoned sailors dying along the way.
The real truth is that this is a serious trip and
should be prepared for responsibly, especially
if there are non-boating passengers in the mix.
Underestimating a relatively long passage in
an ocean environment that involves crossing a
major shipping lane is foolish. Calm conditions
are not guaranteed nor are forecasted ones.
Things can change quickly. Folks should enter
into a Catalina crossing prepared for fog,
equipment failure, medical situations and guests
falling in the drink. I liken it to being a pilot in
a single engine airplane. Youre having a good
time but in the back of your head, youre always
looking at where you can lay that thing down.
A couple of years ago I had planned a sail to the
island in my 21-foot catamaran with my little
dog and girlfriend. The boat is very seaworthy
but its always going to be just 21-feet.
The wind was blowing over 12-knots at the
dock. I double-checked for my handheld VHF,
life-vests, batteries, GPS unitswent through
and over the boat making sure nothing was
going to come apart once a rugged ocean swell

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Chances are, the breeze would have been

20-25 once I got near the island and wave
heights would have also been sizable. Theres
an area, as the island looks close, wear winds
tend to pick upsome call it the Catalina
Fan. Sailors, particularly in smaller boats, have
to be ready for more serious conditions than
they may see on a summer day in the Bay.
Another element worth considering is that the
ocean and winds do not care that you have to
return to work on Monday. Many a boater has
been thrashed on a Sunday evening fighting
conditions that they shouldnt be in.
Dont attempt to return in winds over 20-knots,
high sea conditions or fog with visibility under
1.5 miles, said Captain Richard Schaefer
who teaches sailing and has made thousands
of crossings to Catalina. Doesnt matter how
important the Monday morning meeting is - in
reality it isnt - stay alive.
For new boaters, theres no shame in taking one
of the many classes that the local Coast Guard
Auxiliaries offer or taking private boat handling
lessons from any of the many private Captains
that offer these services. Theres also a great
video called Cast Off for Catalina that is
essentially a step-by-step lesson for the specific
trip of Marina del Rey to Catalina (available at
West Marine).
Short of that, make sure the boat is clean,
organized and everything is marked off the
checklist. If youre apprehensive, thats one
thingif youre fearfulbag it. Do some more
local cruising and go get em next time. But
once you get your ducks in a row and make the
journey, prepare to fall in love its a gorgeous
part of the world.
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cu r r eN tS

What Ive Learned About

Boats and Life
(Or Like To Think I Have)
By Captain Richard Schaefer

The wind and sea have an unfortunate way of finding

weakness in men and vessels. - r. Schaefer -

Ive been fooling around in boats for more than

40 years. Id like to share a few hard learned
lessons with you.
Boats Stink.
The usual suspects are heads and mildew. First
thingclose the heads saltwater intake throughhull. Then, either rig a freshwater tank devoted
to the head or simply use the shower wand from
the sink and put a pint of freshwater in the bowl
to flushadd more as needed. By eliminating
the saltwater micro-critters from the head you
will reduce the odor substantially. There is also
the added benefit of no mineralization build up
in the hoses and valves and fewer repairs. The
amount of freshwater used is inconsequential
over long weekends and short vacations.
Mildews musty odor is also ubiquitous
onboard most boats. If possible, wash your
cushion covers once a year, and air the foam
on deck for a full day in the spring sunshine.
While the cushions are out on deck use that
opportunity to wipe down bulkheads, lockers
and compartments with a solution of 10%
bleachopen your hatches. And, while your
crawling around, keep an eye out for repair and
maintenance issues.
Be Comfortable With Anchoring.
Practice and make sure your ground tackle
is in good repair and ready to deploy in an
emergency. I have known more than one
person who turned around and came back from
Catalina on a busy weekend when there were
no moorings available. Ive also known boats to

go up on the beach or rocks because an anchor

couldnt be deployed in a timely manner.
If Youre Thinking You Might Need To Reef
...You Do.
Know how to use your boats reefing system,
practice, and put one in earlybefore things
get ugly.
Keep Your Boat Squared Away.
Whether youre daysailing, or at the island for
a long weekend, be sure your guests keep their
gear neatly stowed. No one likes to stumble
over clutter or spend a lot of time searching for
stuff. Explain to your guests that youre not a
neat freak, but that tidy and shipshape is
best for everyone.
Marine. ElectronicsNo Substitute For
Seamanship
Marine electronics are wonderful things, but
dont rely completely upon themthey are
no substitute for experience or seamanship.
At least, have a handheld compass and paper
chartsand, at a minimum, know basic coastal
navigation. A handheld VHF and GPS are good
back-ups as well.
Practice Man Overboard Like Your Life
Depended On It.
By now, most of you know that I prefer the
Heave To Pickup to the Figure 8. Here,
again, are the basics:
A) Call out, Man
Overboard!Get a
throwable floatation device to the MOB.

B) Assign crew to watch the MOB.

C) Depending on conditions, sail off about two
to three boat lengthscome aboutdo not
let go the jib sheet. Allow it to backwind.
D) Steer the boat toward the MOB. When the
MOB is a few feet off the bow turn the wheel
hard to weatherthe leeward quarter will slip
toward the MOB. (On some boats it may be
necessary to ease the main sheet so that the boat
will not comeabout despite the backwinding
headsail. Experiment with your boat under
different conditions to see how she responds.)
E) Have a crew member stand by with a cleated-off
line to throw to the MOB as they come alongside.
F) Get your boarding gate or ladder ready.
If you are on a deep broad reach or run, it might
be better to turn the engine on so you can more
easily and quickly get back to weather. Always
have the engine in neutral as your vessel comes
alongside the MOB. You dont save any money
buying only one shoe.
Things Can Get Risky At Night Or In
Bad Weather.
Keep your crew in the cockpit if possible
and wear lifejackets. At night be sure to have
whistles and lights attached (and maybe an
EPIRB) to the PFD. If crew must go forward
use tethers/jacklines.
Spend Some Money On A Good Dinghy
And Outboard.
Youll find you spend a lot of time in them when
youre at the island. Have a motor thats reliable
and a dinghy that is stable and large enough for
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COPPER UPDATE AND LEASEHOLDER LOOKING TO BUILD

hile the Marina del Rey boaters make for the ocean and attempt to return to their slips in the same condition they departed, the political
machine moves forward. The Mariner will now feature On the Recorda section where those with a political interest can check
in and see what has been voted on and talked about in the local Small Craft Harbor Commission meetings and interviews with local
politicians and stakeholders. This month the pressing issues were about the toxin levels in the marina that directly relate to bottom
painting practices and the affirmation that the Mariners Bay anchorage will be moving forward with substantial changes to both the landside and
waterside sections of that impending redevelopment.
As for the copper issue, also known more technically as the TMDL (total maximum daily load) issue, Hoan Tang, a representative from the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works, brought the Commission up to speed about whats happening with the Countys (and others) responsibility to
clean up the pollution in the waters of Marina del Rey.
Hoan discussed the 2014 decision from the EPA (by way of the California Water Board) that the water is, in their estimation, in bad shape and that
something needs to be done. The county responded with a request for a two-year period where they could conduct their own site-specific research. She
wondered if the TMDL goal numbers are feasible and effective for this [particular] area. She said that the numbers being demanded for water quality
may not be applicable or attainable for such an environment as a working harbor. A team from the Southern California Water Research Project will be
taking the lead on conducting the necessary research to determine if site-specific information will change the equation for a future mitigation.
Is it all true that [the toxins in question] are harmful and are causing impairments and are really a big issue? We want to test for those, said Hoan.
She went on to say they plan on going beyond that testing and attempt to learn if there are other conclusions for the data thats being used to make
these current mandates and determinations. She also stated that part of their mission is to test the information that has been presented is indeed true
and accurate. If the data that determinations are being predicated upon is arguable, actions like dredging and copper paint bans could be reassessed.
Hoan addressed the copper issue specifically questioning what the state Water Boards numbers are based on: Where did you get the data? Is it really
for our marina or just some arbitrary number that is studied from somewhere and now are applying it to our specific site.
She spoke to how research is developed and how it can vary depending on the methods used. Hoan indicated aspects like time of day, the season and
how proximity to a rain event (for instance) can affect data. She also raised the question of further determining what actual harm these so-called toxins
are causing the organisms of the water column. Hoan said the research should be complete by summer of 2016 and a report written later in the year.
In other news, representatives for Mariners Bay anchorage were granted a green light from the Commission to go forward (to the Board of Supervisors)
with a plan that would revamp the apartment buildings and demolish and completely replace the slips. There are currently 392 slips in the basin and
that number will likely go down to 353 or 314 depending on the final decision of average slip length/width. There is also a pocket park, community
room and bicycle depot in the mix for the area.
Lastly, The Mariner also contacted Carol Baker, Division Chief Community & Marketing Services Division, about word that Beaches and Harbors
Boating Section Head Debbie Talbot was no longer in that position. Baker said that while Talbot is no longer Boating Section Head, she is still handling
much of what the job encompassed.
Shes continuing to work on boater outreach, community relations, boating programming - all of that she remains very involved in, said Baker.
Baker indicated that the status of the position and/or who will occupy the post is in flux.
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According to Dave
Fishing Update by Marina del Reys
Master Fisherman
Captain Dave Kirby

We are right around the corner for

the rockfishing opener and that
has a lot of anglers feeling good.
In the meantime local fishermen
are catching sculpin, seabass,
calico, some sandbass and a few
yellowtail in the count.
Were expecting squid to come in
the bay and when it does, should
could make the halibut bite pick up
with any luck the white seabass
will follow.
This season, water temps never
really dropped down as much as
what we usually see, which has
kept things interesting.
On the lobster front, hoop netters
and divers continue to pick up limits
and we still have a good amount of
time left in the season.
As the weather starts getting
better its a good time to give your
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the batteries, wiring, get that oil
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The addition reflects the boards desire to accommodate non-traditional boats, those that dont fit
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support boat. If youre agile, fast and daring, this is the race to strut your stuff.
John Sangmeister, a local sailor, was the first to register in the class. Although hes sailed in
Americans Cup campaigns, a Santa Cruz 70, a Formula 40 and a 70-foot ORMA, Sangmeister will
race a NACRA F20 Carbon full-foiling catamaran in N2E.
Entries in this class will not be given a handicap, nor will they compete against other classes.
Results will be based only on elapsed time.
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follow along and provide assistance if necessary.
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is speed, upward of 30-knots an hour depending on wind, which will make for a very fun and
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your crew. In local waters they also make pretty fair life rafts in a pinch.
Never Abandon The Boat For The Water Or A Life Raft Unless Its
A Step Uphill.
Dont abandon a sinking boatlet it abandon you. Heres why:
A) A partially submerged boat is a lot easier to see than
a dinghy or a bobbing lifejacket with a head sticking out.
B) Even in our relatively warm waters, hypothermia will kill you in
a matter of hours - dont be in a hurry to speed up the process. The boat
may remain afloat longer than you think.
Monday Morning Meetings Can Be Fatal.
I cant recall how many times Ive read of a pilot, motorist or boater who
died because they pushed the oddsthinking they have to be at work
Monday morningcome hell or high water. But, it happens all the time.
If you are at the island and the weather is bad; dense fog, high winds/seas,
or you have serious mechanical problemsif your anchorage is safe, stay
put and wait it out. Monday morning meetings are generally a waste of
time. Dont waste your life attempting to attend one in adverse conditions.
A Mans Got To Know His Limitations.
Thats good advice from Dirty Harry. Its come in handy for me, both as
a detective and a boat captain. Its great to work to improve your skills,
but know what they are, and dont push the limits of either your or the
boats abilities.
If The Fix Looks EasyIts Probably Not Much Of A Fix.
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I have paid the price for my cocky sloth more than once. Now, Im
a believer in, Fix it onceFix it right.
There Arent Any Free Rells With LifeWhen That Straw Starts
Sucking Air Get Ready to Shake Hands with Jesus.
I know many aging sailors who say, You know, in five or six years I can
retire and start enjoying life. Year after year they sit at dockclutching
a glass filled with ice and regrets. They muse and dream of the day when
they can cast off for distant horizons. Well, thats real smartnow that
your youth and health are goneyoure gonna start enjoying things
xomeday soon. Sheesh...
Start squeezing out long weekends at the local islands nowjust as
long and as often as you can. Things might change before you know it.
Government restrictions and regulations, finances, family problems or
your health may close those doors of opportunity before you can step out
of your harness and into living. Someday may never come.
Carpe Diem has always been a theme of mine. Mostly Ive lived out
of the box, always reckoned it was probably a good idea...be in one soon
enough.
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(310) 827-7692 www.smwyc.org

A Perfect Place in a Perfect Setting

We offer some of the nicest facilities anywhere, the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful marina and witness breathtaking sunsets. We are located on the main channel adjacent to Burton Chace Park. Our
clubhouse, lobby, dining and meeting rooms and patio offer an ideal setting for any occasion.

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An ideal place for:

Anniversary Parties
Business Meetings
Seminars/Conferences
Weddings
Any special event

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS

BBQ or home-cooked dinners from 5:00 - 7:00 and
live jazz or classic rock music from 4:00 - 7:00
Having a Holiday Party? Need a venue?
Dont wait...call us today to reserve your date at
(310) 827-7692, ext. 2, or email us at clubrental@smwyc.org.

Check out our website www.smwyc.org for a calendar of all of our events and activities
Make event reservations early at reservations@smwyc.org. For facility rental and event information email clubrental@smwyc.org.
For membership information please email membership@smwyc.org

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Tip of the Month!

Handy nuggets of pocket sized
in formation to make your
travels easier, safer or just a
bit more enlightened

DIRTY YACHTS Cleans Boats

RIGHT!

Happy Holidays from the Team at Dirty Yachts!

BONDED & INSURED!

Well beat any LEGAL topside competitors prices!

WASH DOWNS
Start at the highest accessible point of the
boat and work your way down. Always wash
from bow to stern because most boats drain
in this direction.
On hot days, it is very important to not allow
the soap to dry on the surface for this will
damage the finish on your boat. Any water
that is allowed to dry on the finish will cause
water spots that contain lime deposits, which
will require more frequent waxing.
Remember that washing the boat with the
wrong products will damage the paint/
gelcoat,so its important to only use soaps
that contain liquid wax or u.v. ray agents and
if possible, use a water filter, it can be your
boats best friend.
When choosing scrubbing material, the
rule is: the softer the better. Do not use any
abrasive sponges or pads, as they will scratch
and leave spider swirl marks in the gelcoat,
thus, shortening its life.
I recommend washing your boat once a week
and every ninety days using a liquid spray
wax that hooks up to the water hose.
This tip was furnished by Brian Spevack,
owner of Dirty Yachts in Marina del Rey.
Spevack has been tending to Marina del Rey
boats for nearly 20-years.

Wash Downs Wax Maintenance Detailing Isinglass Treatment Interiors

Professional Quality Service Over 20-years Serving Marina del Rey

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EV ERY TH I N G

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Since 1966

Knowledgeable Sales
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Expert Repair
Electrical/Electronics Parts & Accessories in Stock

Maritime Communications
766 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 821-4958
E-mail: maritime@maritimecomm.com
FCC Licensed, CMET certied technicians on staff

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Sailboats

Skillful boating and an assist from a nearby wake

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

Beneteau Oceanis 400

will enable planing with two aboard. Best offer

reaching strut for catalina 38 in excellent condition

Timeshare/Partnership on Beneteau Oceanis 400.

over $700 for the pair. padretimo@verizon.net.

102 Mercury

$40. 310 866 9439

Tri-cabin model - two heads. Full electronics, refrigeration, inverter, dinghy and outboard, windless, roller

2012 hypalon airfloor $1,000. 310-822-8618

Motorola 72amps 12 volt Marine alternator never

furler, full canvas. Professional lessons available if

needed. No equity buy in. 3 Days, $300.00 per month
- no long term commitment. Call Captain Richard
Schaefer 310-460-8946

Challenger 35 1976.
Well equipped, roomy, ready for Mexico and beyond.
Fresh rig and new main/mizzen. Professionally maintained. David 310 597 3971

Ranger 33

Famous Mollie Muldoon for sale at a great price,

Less than 300 hours on replacement Universal 25 diesel, current rigging, furling and near new load path UK
genoa. Race faired bottom, several sails, and folding
Martec prop. Good varnish, solid 12 v. electrical system and reliable recent plumbing. She is all original
inside so she needs new cushions and fabric. The first
offer of $10,990 makes her yours. gordonhansen@
verizon.net

Ericson 27 1974

8 Quicksilver

Soft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618

Achilles Inflatable

9 Achilles - 310 823-1105

14 Novurania
310 823-1105

used $75.00 3 steps dock boarding steps fiberglass

$75.00 bof. Boat ladder teak 45 long $30.00
818 701 0782

Stuff - TV, Mounts, Chairs, Fender

Holders
Stainless dinghy mounts $100, four large stainless

Trailers

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

0 - 13 Boats $400-$1200

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14 - 16 Boats $600-$1200

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

Trailers

17 - 21 Boats $750-$1200

0-13 Boats $400-$1200

24 - 29 Boats $3000

14-16 Boats $600-$1200

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17-21 Boats $750-$1200

Outboards/Engines
Evinrude 6HP

24-29 Boats $3000

310-822-8618

6 HP long, like new 2 stroke (16 hours), (2) 3 gal tanks

Mainsail

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

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

$575. 310-378-5986

Used motors

Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc

9.9 Mercury 2 stroke short-$800

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

2.5 Yamaha 4 stroke short-$600

Martin 242

6 Tohatsu 4 stroke Sailpro long-1300

Predator: lightly used A sails, new running rigging, re-

8 Classic Honda long-$1,000

built trailer, big sail inventory, outboard, tactics. Ready

8 Nissan 4 stroke short-$1,200

to race. $14,000 Kathy 310-486-2367

9.9 Honda long, electric start remote included-$1,800

14 Classic Enterprise sloop

Ku u ipo

New motors

(Euro Lido) Beautiful mahogany FRP epoxy. Spruce

5 Mercury X-long- $1,549

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

6 Tohatsu short-1299

ership available. randy@tightship.biz 805 798-0493

9.8 Tohatsu x-long sail electric start- $2,209

Laser

Alternator, Steps and a Ladder

5 Mercury long sail-$ 1,549

20 Honda Long- $3,250

Sails

Spinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28

Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364

Anchor

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

Donate Boats

Looking for Boat Donation

Marine Mammal Research
The 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
csaylan@earthlink.net.. www.oceanconservation.org

Cash For Your Boat !

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

Full rig sailboat, excellent condition, includes: harken

20 Honda Short remote- $3,850

upgrades, dolly, new paint job, new sail, new lines,

Donate Your Boat

20 Yamaha elec short tiller- $3,499

PFDs ready to sail! 323-898-7115 Gustavo

LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your

310-822-8618.

boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and

Power Boats

42 1981 Californian Trawler

6 HP Suzuki
2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25. 20 Johnson

formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040

or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com

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

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

Donate your boat

heads w showers, sleeps 8, one level walk around

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

To SOS, a non profit organization helping and thank-

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

Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.

Other Stuff

ing our past and present Veterans. Www.supportin-

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

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

36 Hatteras Sportfisher

Tools

George Biddles Boatwrights complete tool shop for

1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY

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

300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in

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

MdR. 818-200-9770 - steveklein01@gmail.com

Dinghys

Inflatables
West Marine w/4HP
Scallywag Trained Experienced Yamaha 4 hp
4-Stroke outboard with lightly used West Marine

Buoyant Vests

4-Type II adult near shore buoyant vests in original

storage bag with whistles; never used - $30
Call 310-569-7991

Big Boat Fenders

gourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884

Donate Your Boat

Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth

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

Donate Your Boat

Bringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your

donation into tomorrows scientists and doctors. 310908-9198. www.city2sea.org

Services
Rigging

Schaefer Rigging -. Repair, installations, cleaning,

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

HP Floor Roll-Up Dinghy. This is a great light-

winch service, lazy-jacks, topping lifts, halyard re-

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

weight, easy to deploy & stow, inflatable/engine

placement, reefing systems, inspections, written

Tiller

surveys with video. Serving Marina del Rey to Long

combo that will plane easily with one adult aboard.

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Beach. Call Nathan Schaefer 805-667-7758.

schaeferrigging@gmail.com

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water
repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

Come Sail with Capt. Royall!

Fun Charters, professional deliveries, sail or powerboat lessons, video or photo shoots, private skipper,
personable and experienced.
www.royallcharters. com 310-367-3415

USCG Licensed 100-ton

Master Captain

Captain Joel Eve

Marine Consulting Services
Since 1976

Boating Instruction
Yacht Management
Delivery
Captains Services

Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,

(310) 210-0861

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff

marinaresourcecenter.com

323.855.0191 earthakat@msn.com. Jeffry Matzdorff.

323.855.0191

Photographic - Video
How about an awesome in-water photo shoot for
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cant be with her, you can stare lovingly at a professionally shot photo. OR how about a mini-doc video
of your next race? 310-397-1887

Wanted
Investor

For new winery in Northern California.

Contact for info at: wineryinnc@gmail.com

30 Catalina sailboat
1982-1985, diesel preferred

Call bob 310-286-7500, ext. 228

Looking for a 36-40 Yacht

Something like a Carver with 2 state rooms to live
aboard - on a live aboard slip, Preferably in D Basin. Please email mike@peprinting.com or call
310.314.3537

Captain David Kirby

Fishing
Diving
Movie & Music Industry

Rowing in
Marina del Rey!
Affordable and
Fun

Yacht Management
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949-275-4062
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Harry Gibson
FIBERGLASS REPAIR
SINCE 1969

Gel Coat Specialists

Custom Fabrications
Expert Color Matching
Cosmetic to Major Collisions
Custom Instrument Dashboards

310/306- 214 9

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