The Mariner 138

Issue #138August 2014

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So I love this area, but as a cruising ground, it sucks. People used to enjoy sailing to the Santa Monica Bell Buoy and back and even thats gone. How sad that sailing to a red buoy was the best we had and now its even worse.

I usually cruise out towards the cliffs of Palos Verdes at least theres usually some wildlife and the landscape looks kind of cool. Redondo is an option, but its not really all that awesome and Im not totally clear on what the guest dock situation is there. Paradise Cove is just a hair out of reach for a sailor with a late start. But this lack of cruising locations got me thinking.

How about a few of us pool together your money and set up a really big barge a few miles offshore? A place where we can stop, dock, grab a sandwich and actually have a local destination. Well call it The Barge of course and it will be the size of an aircraft carrier. There will be many things to do here and you can even stay the night. Rudeness is not allowed, complaining is forbidden and you can only visit if youre in a good mood.

The Barge is fun and represents society the way we all wish it could be with the added bonus of a perhaps a small miniature golf course.

At night there will be dancing, but only the kind that involves laughing and mutual coordination. There will be drinking and probably the occasional drowning, but we must never let these accidents make us sad, for these people were really happy right before they slipped.

Lets create The Barge we need a place to go and it will one day be the stuff of lore...everyone likes lore right?

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From the editor

WhAtS iNSide

Makin Lore

Coming Events 4 Off the Wire 6

Kid Show! 8Cal Yacht Club Hosts the Opti Nationals

Launch Ramp Stays Put 10Officials Says Public Launch Ramp Will Remain Unchanged

ExtraROWdinary 12Offshore Rower Mary Rose Passes Through Marina del Rey

County Sheels Out $4-Million for Study 13LA County Ponies UP some Cash for a Copper Study

Droppin the Hook by Richard Schaefer 17Richard Talks Anchoring

Catalina Cruising by Bill McNeeley 18Making Reservations for Moorings

Racing - Squeezing in Practice by Tim Tunks 20

Tim Tunks College of Nautical Knowledge - Vinegar 22

Classifieds 25

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Sailing Youth by Pat ReynoldsPhoto by Pat Reynolds


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52 Californian cockpit MY 1990 $159,00052 Californian cockpit MY 88 $169,000

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

40 Sea Ray 1998 Express 2 cabins Cater-pillar dsls loaded, clean motivated $119,000

39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillar diesels $69,000

41 Hunter 410 2000 spacious two cabin layout loaded and motivated seller $110,000

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

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

49 Gulfstar Flybridge motor yacht 1983 3 cabins, 3 heads and showers - spacious interior $119,000

39 Bayliner 2000 Cummins diesels, AC loaded 400 hours, AC only $109,000

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35 Sea Ray 1991 low hours, A/C, $39,00031 Sea Ray Sundancer 1998 $39,000

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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

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39 Sea Ray Express 1988 Cat dsls $36,00036 Sea Ray 1983 Express loaded $24,900

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August 2Chili Cook-off at Santa Monica

Windjammers Yacht ClubWe are looking for cooks who want to share their fabulous chili with some fabulous people. There will be some great prizes, with the best prize being bragging rights. The cook-off starts at 3 p.m. and you can arrive at the club as early (or late) as you like to start cooking. Please contact Vicki DeLuca - [email protected] to sign-up and get more details and see all our activities at www.smwyc.org. The $10 chili tasting fee includes parking in our lot for the entire evening. Bring your friends for a great summer day in the Marina and stay for the FREE Blue Oyster Cult Concert in adjacent Burton Chace Park that evening.

August 2Childrens Challenge at

Two HarborsKids of all ages are welcome at our 16th Annual Childrens Challenge. Meet us on the beach for a fun-filled hour of team relays, races, & activities. Ice cream will be served to all of our participants. For more information or questions on any of our events, please contact Two Harbors Events at 310-510-4249, Harbors Events at 310-510-4249 or [email protected].

August 7Marina del Rey Farmers Market

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

August 7Beach Eats

Gourmet Food Truck Event AT 5:00 p.m. 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.

August 10Pacific Cup Deepwater Series

There is a lot to like about the new and improved Pacific Cup Deepwater Series. As

before, this will be a series of three, 3-hour races, taking place in three consecutive months ... sailed in the sweet spot of Marina del Reys sailing season during daylight saving time. But some fun new wrinkles have been added to this Random Leg series. For more info go to www.calyachtclub.com

August 12 & 14Summer Beach Bingo at Avalon

Bring your beach chair and some friends to the South Beach Lifeguard stand every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. Bingo cards are $1 each and participants can win fun local prizes. City of Avalon Recreation Department. 310-510-1987, www.CityofAvalon.com

August 15Stand Up Paddleboard Race

Del Rey Yacht Club is hosting the stand up paddleboard races every third Friday on the month. The paddlers range in ages from 10 to over 60 - both men and women. The race begins at 6:00 p.m. in front of the clubhouse where competitors then paddle to the breakwater and back. After the race all are invited to the club for drinks, food and trophies. No board? Dont worry - you can rent a board from the Pro Sup Shop on Admiralty Way in front of Mothers Beach. Entrants can enter on paddleguru.net or the day of the race at 5:00 P.M at Del Ray Yacht Club. If interested please contact Judy Gavin at 818-472-2959, or judegavin@gmail.

August 16REE Family Friendly Concert on

Wrigley Plaza StageThe Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Xceptional Music Company are pleased to present this free, family friendly Summer Concert Series, 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.

August 21Marina del Rey Farmers Market

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

C o m i n g E v e n t s !Whats happening around the largest man made harbor in the U.S.?

Concerts in the Park!

Grab a blanket, then walk, take the dinghy or catch a waterbus to Burton Chace Park and check out the Summer Concert Series. Enjoy either Pop Saturdays or Symphonic Thursdays - its great music and its free! Here is the line up for the month - all shows run from 7-9 p.m. For more info call 310 205-9545.Marina del Rey Summer Symphony Frank Fetta, Music Director and Conductor August 7Lights! Camera! Movie Music! Yana Reznik, pianoPhenomenally talented pianist Yana Reznik will perform the music featured in many of Hollywoods blockbuster films.August 21 Bernadette PetersAppearing with her own 10-piece orchestra, 3-time, Tony-award winner Bernadette Peters will dazzle the crowd the songs that made her Broadways brightest star, as well as songs from her renowned recording career. Pop Saturdays August 2Blue Oyester Cult in ConcertAs pioneers of heavy metal rock, legendary rock band Blue yster Cult has sold over 24 million albums worldwide and are best known for Billboard Chart hit singles such as (Dont Fear) The Reaper, Burnin for You, and Godzilla.August 16Roberta FlackGrammy-award winning singer Roberta Flack is one of the greatest songstresses of our time and will delight the audience as she performs smashing hits such as Killing Me Softly With His Song, Feel Like Makin Love, and Tonight I Celebrate My Love.August 30Pacific Mambo OrchestraThe high energy Latin big band established itself as one of the most exciting live bands in California as they took home the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, taking the music world by storm.


August 28CYC Yachting Luncheon:

Restoring the Emerald Amazing Quest of the Challenges Founda-

tionPresented by: Alec Milstein & David Scheinfarb. A multi-media presentation on restoring a classic 1924 vintage 64 LOA Yawl - which was raised from her local watery grave. Emerald is a one of a kind vessel that was sunk off the Redondo Beach breakwater in May of 1963. The story of Emeralds raising and restoration is one of ingenuity, dedication, and daring marvel. The Challenges Foundation, is restoring the boat to bring sailing and oceanic experiences to United States veterans, senior citizens, community youth, and other organizations that may benefit from experiencing a day at sea. Happy Half Hour at Noon. Buffet Luncheon - 12:20 PM 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. California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey 310.823.4567 www.calyachtclub.com

August 30Jimmy Walker Buffalo Chip Toss

at Two HarborsCome test your athletic skills and compete for the furthest toss at our 28th Annual Buffalo Chip Toss. Choose your chip wisely! Prizes will be awarded for the furthest throws. All chips will be provided for the event. For more information or questions on any of our events, please contact Two Harbors Events at 310-510-4249, Harbors Events at 310-510-4249 or [email protected]

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Live Music - Yacht Rock!Unkle Monkey at The Warehouse every Wednesday -Steve Stafford & Casey Jones of the popular local band Unkle Monkey will be performing Island Music and Soft Rock at the Warehouse Restaurant every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm Using guitar, ukulele, congas, and steel drum, they play music from the Caribbean, Hawaii, and other exotic ports. Come have a Mai Tai, watch the sunset and enjoy some great live music, right here in the marina! Happy Hour 4-7 pm 4499 Admiralty WaySanta Monica Windjammers Yacht ClubWe invite members, guests, and prospective members to join us for cocktails, food, live music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No reservations needed. This is a great way to end your day on the water, or just to wind down

from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock bands are here for entertainment. We are located at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292,(310) 827-7692. Please visit our website at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership details, racing, other events, directions, andmore.

Marina Venice Yacht Club Social Sundays

Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our Social Sunday Open House from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food items are provided at a moderate price. MVYC is located in the Marina City Club West tower at 4333 Admiralty Way. Whether you own a boat, are looking to buy one, or just want to be around other water loving people MVYC welcomes all who share in the Corinthian Spirit. Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator to the Club House on G2. For more information call (310) 853-0428, visit our website www.mvyc.org, or contact [email protected]. . 2014

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 on the web at www.wsasmb.org.

Marina Sunday Sailing Club Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers and crew in a friendly social environment for daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to Catalina and other destinations. We meet onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon the patio at Burton Chace park under the Club banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold a brief business meeting and then head out for an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks and more socializing. Visitors are welcome and a one day guest membership of only $5 entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if space is available. No prior sailing experience is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000 or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org

Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay, Owners of Catalina Yachts

Join us for our monthly meetings at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. We would like to welcome Catalina owners to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races and

other events throughout the year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at [email protected].

Single Mariners of Marina del Rey

Single Mariners of MDR meet at 7 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Pacific Mariners Yacht Club, 13915 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA. At the meeting, Single Adults meet other Single Adults to setup upcoming Weekend Day Sails. There is a small charge for a light meal during the meeting, however, there is a courtesy discount if you RSVP for dinner at [email protected] or leave a message at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesday prior to the Thursday meeting.

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Our friends over at BTW Dive Service sent this along. Its a good reminder about whats happening below the waterline.

Customer:I took the sailboat on a trip a few days ago. Engine (sail-drive) almost overheated - so I dove the boat to see what was wrong, and it looks like you havent serviced the boat in a long time. The engine was encrusted, and the water intakes were covered. Did you stop service?

Dive Service Reply:The boat is actually due for cleaning now. You must have left before our monthly cleaning. Its critical to communicate with us about important trips as most people are unaware of how rapid the growth rate is. The growth you see is normal for one month. I know its hard to fathom. During the summer the boat should really be cleaned every 2 weeks, or at least areas without anti-fouling paint. We can shoot video when you get back to show you the grow back rate.

When we say call before planned trips, it is because this is the only time

the boat will be clean . One week later, the hard growth is evident, as seen in these photographs.

The photograph on the left is 5-weeks of summer growth, although it appears that this sail-drive has never been cleaned. The photo on the right is one week of summer growth.

If you decide to dive under your boat you will see accumulating growth as seen in the photographs, unless you call for cleaning before hand.

Hiring a dive service does not mean your boat stays clean. Even boats on two week cycles should call to adjust the cleaning schedule, so your trip will be growth/drag free, it really does pay for itself. Even industry professionals are baffled by the aggressive rapid growth. We fight hard to keep the growth at bay, but we fight a losing battle if you dont know what to expect. Always leave with a clean bottom and youll have a happier trip!

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Amongst rumors that people were chumming off the Manhattan Beach Pier and subsequent protests by a prominent animal rights group the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced they found no evidence state fishing laws were violated by an angler who hooked a white shark from the popular pier fishing area. An investigation including evidence from videos, social media and personal interviews did not provide proof there was intent by the angler to target white sharks. Nevertheless, a man swimming in the area was bitten in the chest. He was taken to a hospital and has survived. It is legal to fish for the many species of sharks, rays and other fish that frequent the waters surrounding the pier using the same techniques used that day. Facebook posts and interviews resulted in evidence that showed the angler was targeting bat rays, but admitted to catching sharks including white sharks.

This is a legal activity and consistent with numerous other fishing practices in waters where similar tackle is used to catch a variety of fish species. Incidentally caught species that are not legal to keep must immediately be released. In this case, the line was cut before the fish was landed. Although this was a very unfortunate incident where a person was injured, criminal prosecution requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed. Unless additional evidence is discovered, no charges will be pursued by CDFW in this case.

The island of Bermuda and the city of San Diego have been shortlisted as potential host cities for the 35th Americas Cup. Chicago, which had also been under consideration, is now a likely venue for Americas Cup World Series racing in 2015 and 2016.

Both Bermuda and San Diego have made very compelling cases to be the host for the next Americas Cup, said Russell Coutts, Director of the Americas Cup Event Authority (ACEA). We will be in good hands with either venue.

If San Diego were selected as the venue this time, racing would take place in San Diego Bay, offering incredible viewing opportunities for spectators along the citys waterfront. To advance the venue selection process over the coming months, the Americas Cup Event Authority will work closely with both venues to finalize logistics requirements and commercial opportunities, as well as to establish the needed relationships with private and public entities to ensure a successful event.

It is through this process that the final host city for the next Americas Cup will emerge.

We are now able to focus on two venues that are motivated and enthusiastic at the prospect of hosting the next Americas Cup, Coutts concluded. Im confident that were on target to finish with a venue that allows us to achieve our goal of hosting an exciting and successful Americas Cup built on a strong commercial foundation.

The host city for the next Americas Cup will be announced by ACEA before the end of this year.

In other AC news Americas Cup organizers have received notification from the principals of Hamilton Island Yacht Club of their intention to withdraw Team Australia from the 35th Americas Cup.

We are very disappointed to be receiving this news, said Russell Coutts, Director of the Americas Cup Event Authority (ACEA).

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Kid Show!ore than 200 boys and girls, ages 8-15, navigating one-person sailing vessels, competed in the 39th annual United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USDOA) Junior Sailing Championship Regatta, here in Marina del Rey. The California Yacht Club, under the joint sponsorship of US Sailing and the John B and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation, hosted the event for the first time. The USODA has supported and sustained junior sailors, their families and junior sailing programs since 1975.

For those wary about the future of the sport it was comforting to see such a strong legion of young people from all over the country competing fiercely in the healthy winds that fueled the national event. Optis are about the size of a bathtub but they look even smaller in stout breeze on the ocean. There were chase boats all around but the kids only fear, it seemed, was not rounding the marks as soon as they wanted.

The three main racing competition events, all held outside the breakwater, off of the Venice Pier in the Santa Monica Bay, were the Team Race National Championship (sponsored by John and Susie MacLaurin of Pendragon fame), the USODA Girls Championship (sponsored by Doug and Judy Levi), and the USODA National Championship.

Less experienced sailors participated in the Green Fleet competition held in the main channel, inside the breakwater.

There was also a STEM event for young sailors, where the kids experienced a carnival of activities that revolves around learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through the vehicle of sailing.

US Sailing and the John B and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation are committed to this learning method with their own Reach Program saying it utilizes sailing as an educational platform to establish a passion for learning and exploring.

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The Department of Regional Planning asked for my input, as well as the publics, on the current state of the Marinawhat is missing or should be improved in the Marina, what design changes might be made to make the Marina a more attractive place, and what uses or amenities could be provided to make the Marina a more desirable destination for visitors and more livable for residents.

At the Small Craft Harbor Commission meeting on May 26, 2014, one of these ideas was discussed at lengthwhether or not the public boat launch should be moved from its current location, which would allow for a reconfiguration of uses in the adjacent area. Let me be clearthat idea came from me.

I provided my input to the Department of Regional Planning for consideration and public discussion. For years, Ive heard from numerous professional planners and developers about the need to consider a reconfiguration of the launch ramp to provide better opportunities to group uses to create a better sense of place in the Marina. It was prudent for the idea to be considered during the visioning process when the long term future of the Marina was being discussed.

After a study conducted by a consultant and reviewed by the U.S. Coast Guard deemed the move to be safe, I felt it was appropriate to introduce the idea into the visioning process for public discussion. It was meant as a point of departure for a broader discussion. It was not a direction and it was never a done deal. Somehow that got lost in translation.

Nevertheless, the idea was universally rejected at the Small Craft Harbor Commission meeting. I want the public to know that Ive listened to you and Im removing the idea of relocating the public boat launch from further consideration in the visioning process. The process itself will continue, and I encourage you to continue your involvement, because it does make a difference. - Don Knabe -

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Who says you fight City Hall? In a rather uncommon occurrence, the local boating community was able to turn the tide of a proposed concept from

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out in full force at a Small Craft Harbor Commission meeting to oppose the idea saying it was illogical and unsafe. The Commission voted unanimously in agreement and Supervisor Don Knabe reported the news that the launch ramp will remain where it is. Below is the statement

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ost of the time, in the slips of Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey, its a smattering of MacGregor 26s, maybe an old powerboat, a couple of visiting cruising sailboats and probably one of the jalopies from Ballona Creek in for a supply run. But every so often something kind of cool rolls in.

In one of the guest slips this past month, although it was a bit small and easily missed, a 19-foot offshore rowboat sat peacefully - solid and stoic awaiting the return of a lady named Mary Rose who had rowed the little capsule down from Santa Barbara the night before, en route to San Diego.

The boat is a very solidly built fi berglass design that allows for sleeping in a small aft cabin and storage in a front locker. It is self-righting and ready for a thrashing that only an angry ocean can provide. Marys original intent was to row from Monterey California to Hawaii in The Great Pacifi c Race, an event that got cancelled in June due to severe weather and safety concerns. At loose ends, Rose decided to go rowing anyway. She trailered the boat down to Santa Barbara, launched it and got to the business of rowing down the Southern California coastline towards the border city.

This would be a shakedown cruise for Rose, who fully intends to meet her goal of rowing from California to Hawaii a shakedown more for her than the boat. Adventurer Sara Outen rowed that very boat into the record books as the fi rst female solo rower to cross the Indian Ocean in 2009.

Its not glamorous, but it works, Rose said of the humble accommodations in her rear fortress that also houses her navigation equipment, EPHIRB, water makers and lots of snacks. Theres just enough room in there to lay down.

The Aussie born rower committed to traveling across an ocean before she ever rowed a stroke. An accountant by trade, she confessed to The Mariner

that she was creating a dent in the couch and packing on the pounds in her Arizona home and decided to get out and make something happen. As an avid bird conservationist, she looked to take up the challenge and use the trans-pacifi c journey to create awareness for the plight of bird species on the brink of extinction and in need of protection.

Chirping Central was formed in order to provide a venue for the conversation and also provide information about avian conservation projects and items of concern, states the website Rose created for her organization.

Rose makes about 3-knots per hour in the heavy offshore rowboat if shes lucky. In fact she said that is closer to her top speed sometimes she battles the wind and currents to maintain only a half-knot of headway.

Top speed is about three-knots, Rose said with a resigned smile. {Thats} when everything is going your way.

She explains that once the boat is loaded up with everything needed for an extended trip including food, safety gear and equipment its heavy.

If youre rowing against a lot of stuff its heartbreaking, she said. Ill be going, like .4 of a knot and Im rowing and rowing and rowing. Its mentally tough.

Unlike many people who take up challenges like these, Ms. Rose doesnt have enough in the way of sponsorship to cover all the costs that her travels require. In a testament to these modern times and her own fortitude and tenacity, Rose actually crawls into her tiny bunk and gets some work done during passages.

Yeah, she said wryly in her Australian brogue. Ill be out here bobbing in the ocean, working on peoples fi nancials!

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County to Shell Out $4 Million for Copper StudySeems these days theres lots of wrangling going on in our fair Marina del Rey. Although political tug of wars have been the theme for many years, this past spring and summer saw two substantial battles that engaged and mostly united the boating community.

The proposition to move the public launch ramp over to Fishermans Village got folks off the couch and into the meeting room, and the issue of removing copper bottom paint from all the boats in the harbor also lit a fi re.

The latter not only mobilized the boating breed, who feared the demand of removing copper bottom paint from the equation as swiftly as the Regional Water Board wanted was unrealistic, but it also rattled LA Countys cage. Boaters are looking at footing a substantial cost and inconvenience to comply with the eventual mandate, but the county is being asked to possibly dredge the marina at a potential cost of hundreds of millions not including the likely lost income revenue.

Although county offi cials have publicly asserted that they are environmentally conscious and in fact stewards of the marine environment they preside over, they question the science that has been put forth by the Regional Water Board, saying this it is limited scientifi c data, much of which was not site-specifi c to Marina del Rey.

Their next step, therefore, is to have an objective study of their own conducted in the local waters to verify or dispute the reasoning the Water Board recommends. Since low levels of copper can actually be benefi cial to marine life and there hasnt been any glaringly obvious disruption is species viability, the county feels that local, site-specifi c testing is the correct step in a prudent path forward.

Of course fi nances are also part of what they consider pragmatic, considering the enormous price of a full scale dredging. The study is slated to cost $4 million but if it brings forth previously unconsidered information that is relevant and contrary to what the Water Board believes, it will be viewed as money well spent.

Although some local environmentalists see this as a stall tactic, members of the Water Board have been more than receptive to the idea of bringing more scientifi c data into the mix.

During a meeting, back in the spring, at the Del Rey Yacht Club that discussed the issue at great length, Los Angeles Water Quality Control Board Executive Director Samuel Unger made it quite clear that this is a fl uid and fl exible issue that can change should there be scientifi c fl uctuations or revelations.

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The other day I was lurking about in West Marine and overheard a couple of guys discussing how miserable it was to anchor at Catalina when no moorings were available.

They both bemoaned the anchor watches and the loss of sleep attendant to them. I chuckled to myself and recalled the first half dozen times I anchored at the island...now 35 years past. I remembered the anxious moments, as I scanned the shore with my trusty flashlight, searching for my bearing mark to see if my vessel was dragging toward a rocky doom. After seeing all was apparently well - at least for a few moments - I would nod off for a handful of minutes until another jerk or thump awakened me and again caused me to investigate the darkness for some concealed horror.

In those early days anchoring was truly a miserable experience for me and, like the two boaters in West Marine, I attempted the terrifying ritual only because of the lack of alternatives on crowded weekends. But, for the past 32 years or so, I anchor because I prefer it.

Often, when I tell folks I actually prefer anchoring over mooring, their jaws drop and eyes pop-out as if I had just informed them I had been raised by cannibals on some isolated, New Guinea atoll. But I really do find anchoring more rewarding for three reasons;

1. Normally I like a little elbow room. Usually,

Im not much interested in hearing loud, beer-tainted opinions on just about any subject and generally dont want to smell what youre cookin for dinner. 2. Im cheap - dont like droppin my dollars to tie up to a metal ball. 3. I usually find that the fishings better where moorings arent. Now, Im not trying to convince more folks to anchor instead of mooring - far from it. There are precious few spots to anchor left at the island and Im perfectly content to share them with as few boaters as possible. No, Im just giving this advice because I want both of us to sleep better if you happen to anchor near me. I dont like things that go bump in the night nor the 3:00 a.m. anchor drill that usually goes along with it.

First, be sure you have the proper ground tackle aboard your boat. Now, there have been volumes written about the advantages of one type anchor or another - what kind of rode sizes, types and so on. If youre not sure what you need, or confident that what you have is adequate, then check out the various boating websites or the library. As a matter of fact, West Marine has a pretty good discussion of the types of anchors, graphs and stats in their catalog.

Ill make two little observations on the West Marine anchoring information. It seems that, during their testing, the anchors that held the best were the ones that cost about a million times more than their cheaper anchors (what

a surprise). And, they said, that they were never able to get a claw type (Bruce) anchor to set under any conditions. Now, for the past 30 years I have never used anything but a Bruce on my private boat and I have never had to reset because of dragging yet. Further, I suspect I anchor more in one year than most pleasure boaters anchor in a lifetime and have dived on my anchor to observe its set dozens of times - always buried and never a sign of it dragging past the initial set - but then Im no expert and I dont sell anchors - Im just sayin...

Okay, now that we have the proper ground tackle, be sure its stowed properly. Remember, an anchor is a piece of safety equipment as well as a means of securing your vessel to the bottom while fishing or overnight.

1. Tie off the bitter end. Nothing worse then setting the anchor just in time to keep your boat from going onto the rocks of a lee shore and then see the bitter end pass through your fingers and over the side. Things usually start goin south right about then. 2. Mark your rode. Use whatever system works for you. I mark mine with spray paint - 50 feet of chain and the first stripe on the nylon at 25 (75 total over the side at the first mark), two stripes at 50 and so on. As long as you can count fast - its pretty simple. 3. If you have a windless - maintain it, know how to use it and have a snubber on board. 4. Be sure you have at least two anchors ready to deploy. cont on page 23


or coves outside Avalon, Descanso Beach, and Hamilton Cove, Catalina Islands harbor department has set up a new on-line mooring reservation system. I have been watching it closely, and, while it will not solve every problem, it might help you on a particular trip. Lets take a look at it.

First, users must access the system through the website there are no phone reservations. Go to www.visittwoharbors.com/mooringrez for the splash page. The system shows a test pattern anytime other than 10 p.m. Thursday through about 10 p.m. Tuesday (all times PDT).

Your reservation can never start more than six-days ahead of when you go online, so dont try to book a Buccaneer Days mooring in October now. Also, theres a three-night minimum and seven-night maximum. You cannot reserve just Saturday night.

During its working hours, the system asks for your CF or documentation number. Before asking for a reservation, you must enter your boats information. You may have to do this by phone at (310) 510-4253. You do this once, and if youve had a mooring in the last year or so, your information is probably still there.

After entering your ID, the system will let you request a cove and dates for which you would like a mooring. If a mooring is available for the cove and date you want, the system will tell you so and let you reserve. You make a secure payment with a credit card online at that time. There is a $9.95 additional fee for using the system. When you arrive, let the harbor patrol know about your reservation. While your cove is assured, the harbor department reserves the right to change the exact mooring within the cove. If you cancel or leave early, mooring fees are non-refundable.

In a sense, everything is a work in progress, and that will surely be true of this system. The real issue remains Friday and Saturday night summer moorings at any other time, there are few problems with mooring availability outside Avalon. Also, you might try to reserve and find no moorings available for reservation. Some moorings will always be first come, first served, so you could cruise in and hope to get a can. This will make life easier for someone looking to spend a week on a mooring, as they can make a reservation and be assured of a mooring for up to a week.

Whether you can make a reservation through this system or not, coves outside Avalon at Catalina Island are a great summer visit.

Bill McNeely is the author of Cruising Catalina Island 2nd Ed., the only cruising guide to Catalina on the market, available at Amazon.com. He also teaches a 2.5 hr. seminar on cruising at Catalina, and a 4-session Marine Weather course. Check dates and locations at the Bills Yacht Club Facebook page.

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I have been waiting for that push from down south to happen and it looks like its slowly getting here.

We are seeing yellowtail under kelp patties just outside and to the south of the Bay.The rockfishing is still holding strong along with the bass bite on squid.

Up top theyre throwing surface irons for bonita and barracuda - everything seems in place except for the halibut.Thats another story

Down south in Dana Point the yellowfin and yellowtail are showing up around the 14-mile bank and under paddies. Ive mentioned using your Terrafin screens for water temps and GPS/fishfinder to help narrow down travel time, but something else to consider is bait selection and gear choices. Whether from the local tackle store or online dont forget how important it is to bring the right choices to the dance. Correct sizes, type of bait and appropriate gear will help you get limits. If you dont like making live bait yourself, use plastics or feathers depending on what youre targeting. Also set up ahead of time so you dont mess up knots while youre out there.

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Yacht racing is a subtractive sport, and Im not talking about what it does to your bank account. In many sports an extra push can produce some gain, like a motorcycle racer hanging it out, taking each turn a little past normal limits. Yacht racers in certain ways are like golfers - they pay dearly for their errors, with the only hope for repayment being either extra good fortune for themselves or bad fortune for their opponents.

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Race boat crews at the club racing level are certainly not working for money. They do it because its enjoyable to get out on the water and work as a team, and the better the teamwork the more enjoyable the experience. Mistakes are potential learning experiences, but more so in practice than in competition. When errors happen during a race, you can glean some benefit from them in your regular postmortem with the crew (you do have a sit down discussion with the crew after each race, dont you?). However, when you make errors in practice you can stop right then to figure out what went awry and set it right. And once an effective procedure is discovered, it can be refined and rehearsed.

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The specifi c resolution to leave the dock an hour early sets the tone for accomplishing all tasks by their deadlines. Just as the spinnaker must be down at the breakwater, each crew must do what must be done to be at the boat before push off. The urgency for fi nishing tasks on schedule extends throughout the race. Whether it be the timing of the start, a tacks discreet actions to lee bow a competitor, or all that must be done to set the spinnakereach performer must be ready on their marks when the show begins and the action happens.

The less experienced the crew is with one another the more they need this warm-up and refresher. Just as a dance troupe cannot perform without choreography, sailboat crews need to work out their moves to accomplish their individual tasks at the correct time while maintaining a good view of the things they are controlling. I think of the famous

episode of I Love Lucy where Lucille Ball works her slapstick magic as an unrehearsed and unannounced substitute in one of Rickys dance numbers at the club. Its not far from some of the things Ive witnessed with some pick-up crews on race day.Without at least one practice run, only the most expert crews can sort out their moves with just assignment and discussion. These experts get the special reward of being able to dash from work, hop on the boat and motor out while setting up the gear. Less experienced crews should not follow this example.

Most Wednesday night racers must leave work a little early to get to the boat in time for a motor out to the start line. Escaping just an hour earlier will yield rich returns. Get crew to the dock early, rig the boat and start sailingdont motor and chat, sail and practice.

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Its time now to choose an anchorage. Here are some things to consider before dropping the hook:

1. Be sure the anchorage you have selected is protected from the prevailing wind and sea conditions. Remember, only Catalina Harbor is protected in all conditions. The other, 20 odd, Catalina anchorages are not protected in all weather. Listen to the weather before departure and make plans accordingly. 2. Know what kind of bottom your dealing with. Sand is best, followed by thick mud and then by fine gravel. The worst are rock, eel grass or kelp covered, and soupy mud. Check your chart or cruising guide for detailed information. 3. Be sure there is sufficient room to swing in the anchorage. 4. Know the water depth - too deep or too shallow is not good. Use your depth sounder if you have one. Consider the tide range as well and factor it in when figuring out the amount of scope needed. Figure the amount needed for high tide. In settled calm conditions I like to use 4 to 1. Yea, I know 7 to 1 minimum and 10 or even 12 to1 in bad weather. But, I think its best to use a slightly oversized anchor and a little more chain to make up for the shortened rode. There usually just isnt room for 7 to 1 or more - just doesnt work in a small crowded cove. 5. How are the other boats anchored? You must anchor the same way. Remember, the first boat in determines how later arrivals must anchor. If one boat is swinging to one hook - then all nearby boats must as well. 6. Consider local winds and current conditions that may effect how your boat lies to the hook. 7. Use your chart and cruising guide to determine if there are underwater hazards in the anchorage and at what depth - will they be a danger if the wind changes and the boat swings?

Now, as you make your physical approach start your engine and drop your sails. I know, I know...you read some book written by a sailing purist who says real sailors should sail their

anchors in and out...yea, I read the same book and those people have sailed thousands of miles, are experts, dont shower in fresh water, make their own sails, the women dont shave their legs or armpits, swim naked, eat raw fish and use a wooden bucket for a head. If youre one of em...just stop reading now and do anything you damn well please - otherwise, listen to me.

I have found - through considerable personal embarrassment and pain that thoughtful anticipation and planning are your friends. So, at this juncture it would be wise to square your boat away; sail-ties on, sheets and halyards made up, superfluous gruffle stowed away, the dinghy painter choked up tight and anchor lockers open. Dont be in a hurry and keep a keen eye forward. One also hopes that, by this time, you have worked out some system of hand signals between the helmsman and the anchor crew. If you havent, then there exists the distinct possibility that shouted profanities, accented by the thrusting middle finger, may be used by members of your crew, as well as those of other boats anchored within the cove, as you bash about, generally creating chaos. At moments like this send the young children below.

Now that you have a good view of the lay out of the anchorage and the boat is squared away, make your plan. At this point it is essential that you communicate your plan to your crew. Assign each crew member a job and proceed slowly forward.

Position the boat where you would like it to come to rest and have a look around. If there are other boats nearby - dont be afraid to ask questions of your new neighbors. They will usually point out the approximate position of their anchor without asking. Consider depth, wind direction and swing room. Revise your plan as necessary and slowly idle out and prepare for your final run.

Make a lazy turn and come back around. Have the foredeck crew hang the anchor on a short dangle off the bow roller. Power through the area where you want the boat to come to rest. Calculate the water depth and figure the distance you need to back down and the amount of rode required to allow your boat to come to rest in the desired spot. Bring the boat to a stop and begin to back down. At this moment

have the foredeck crew lower the anchor to the bottom - dont throw and dont let go - lower it at a controlled, steady pace. Keep backing down, watch your fatho. Just before you get to the prearranged spot have the anchor crew take a turn or two around the cleat and stop the rode from going out. The helmsman should slowly increase the RPM to about 200-300 RPM over the idle speed. If you note that the sternway has stopped and that landmarks are not seeming to move forward, then ask the foredeck crew to feel the anchor rode with hand or foot. The vibration should be constant and taught. If the rode is jumping or alternating slack and taught then youre dragging. Weigh anchor and start over.

If the anchor is holding, note the depth, and shut down the engine. After the boat settles in, again note the depth and then take a bearing on a landmark by sighting over a stanchion or along a shroud. Stay aboard for, at least, a few minutes to ensure that the boat is secure. Keep in mind as the boat swings to wind or current the depth may change - this is not cause for alarm or indicate that you are dragging. If the situation had required two anchors then you have three choices:

1. Anchor as described above, back down further and deploy your stern anchor and then winch yourself forward by the bow anchor while paying out stern rode - setting the vessel between the two anchors. 2. Idle in, dropping the stern anchor first and reverse the procedure taking care to keep the rodes taught and away from the prop or rudder. 3. Anchor as first described and then row out the stern anchor to the desired position in your dinghy and then winch the rode tight with the cockpit winch.

Remain watchful for dragging - especially in increasing or changing wind conditions. If conditions are settled - youll be fine. Get a good nights sleep - Ill stand your watch.

Captain Richard is a U.S.C.G. Licensed Master of Sailing Vessels. He has skippered charters and deliveries, taught sailing and seamanship, managed yachts and written for boating publications for nearly 30 years. He can be reached for comments, sailing instruction, charters or consultation at 310-460-8946 or e-mail at, [email protected]


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