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Large Scale Dredging of MdR?

Mini Drop Out Cruising Boat Parade Winners Mexican Cruising Stories

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

FROM THE EDITOR

The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher Pat Reynolds Columnist Mookie Contributors Dave Kirby Richard Schaefer Tim Tunks For advertising rates and Information contact 310-397-1887 email editor@marinermagazine.com Mailing address P.O. Box 9403 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 The Mariner appears on the last Friday of every month. This issue Dec. 27 - Jan. 31

N E W Y E A R , N E W E V E RY T H I N G
Ah, the New Year. A demarcation. A new dawn. The slate will clap and a new act will begin. For some, the day will mean nothing. Life is flying along and what little changes need applying will have to wait until things slow down, if they ever do. For others its all so dark and the new year distinction isnt relevant. So those people are on their own. I speak to the third faction the people who see this magical 1 as something precious an offering a gateway. To these people I say, rise on this new day, this new year and take whats yours. Stop slouching, lift your chin you look like a schlep. Throw out those gross clothes, put on some deodorant. Lift your feet when you walk. That hat looks hooooorible. No one will tell you but it really does. Present yourself to this world, this new place, this gorgeous Eden and be good. To be sad does not mean all is lost, it simply means you are sad and it will pass. Its as natural as breath itself. Were shooting for averages here people. Attack this year with the constant reminder that what you got is enough and what you want will come. Give back. Dont pity yourself or others. Prepare. Be accepting and not surprised. Be quiet and listen. You are now ready. Have a great day and a great year! Buy stuff from my advertisers or Ill have to get another job!

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WHATS INSIDE
Coming Events Off the Wire Liquid Controversy A Polluted Marina Creates Frictions and Factions Swimming With Ray by Tim Tunks Tim Reminices About His Friends Under the Sea Holiday Boat Parade Holiday Boat Parade Pics and Winner List Mini Drop Out by Richard Schaefer Richard Details the Mini Cruise for Those Who Cant Take the Big Cruise Powertails The Modern VHF Can Be a Lifesaver If Registered Correctly Racing - Womans Sailing Convention Gizmo of the Month by Tim Tunks Spreader Lights, but More Mellow Classifieds The Mariner - Issue 131 4 6 8 10 12 16 18 20 22 25
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68 DeFever Trawler 1986 This proven long range trawler was built at 68 with cockpit and was extended by Defever - additional 6 swim platform hull extension. $389,000

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

60 Sunseeker Renegade 1993 rebuilt Detroit diesels $219,000

55 Bluewater Cruiser very clean yacht with over $170,000 spent on remodeling and equipping - improved layout - far and above the standard 55 Bluewater. $179,000

52 Californian cockpit MY 1990 $189,000 48 Californian 87 cockpit MY $169,000

94 Sea Trec Comm certified charter vessel - 49 Gulfstar Flybridge motor yacht 1983 3 cabins, spacious interior $139,000 operating business in Newp Bch $399,000

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

47 Hylas 1989 3 cabin motor yacht. Very well maintained $149,000

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

43 Viking 1979 Aft cabin twin GM diesels liveaboard $89,000

39 Bayliner 2000 Cummins diesels, AC loaded 400 hours, AC only $129,000

Sistership
39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillar diesels $85,000 39 Sea Ray 1988 twin caterpillar diesels 2 cabins $35,900 39 Carver 1994 mtr yacht - have 2; gas and 38 Carver 1988 motor yacht only $69,500 disl models, equipped/clean from $79,000

38 Dolphin 1985 twin diesl 2 cabin trawler 38 Bayliner convertible 1988 2 large 33 Silverton 2007 Convertible with 2 44 CSY center cockpit ketch 1977 live bristol! Teak interior, very equipped $79,000 staterooms, twin diesels. Two helms $69,900 cabins, shows as new, loaded $179,000 offer aboard cruiser $48,000

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45 Morgan 1979 ctr cockpit ketch just outfitted for Bluewater Cruising $120,000

41 Morgan 1972 Center cockpit aft cabin cruiser New diesel, $59,000

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36 Sea Ray Express Cruiser 1983 Caterpillar diesels 2 cabins $35,900

37 Fisher Pilothouse 1975 bluewater ketch upgraded 1991 new engine $89,000 TRADE

Coming Events!
Whats happening around the largest man made harbor in the U.S.?
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miss.come early for a good seat as a capacity audience is anticipated. Happy Half Hour Noon. Buffet Luncheon - 12:20 Presentation 12:45 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 25th Annual SCYA Womens Sailing Convention The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 25th Annual Womens Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. Primary sponsor is BoatU.S. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from novice / beginner to expert. To obtain a reservation form (prepaid-registrations are required as space is limited to approximately 250), write Gail Hine, SCYA Womens Sailing Convention, 23414 Mt. Ashland Ct., Murrieta CA 92562; 951-677-8121); email: Gail @scya.org or on the web at www.womenssailingconvention. com (available after 12/10/13). The convention fee of $200.00 includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenirs and handouts. There is an early bird registration discount of $15 (12/10-12/31/13) for online registrations at www.womenssailingconvention.com Live Music - Yacht Rock! Unkle Monkey at The Warehouse every Wednesday -Steve Stafford & Casey Jones of the popular local band Unkle Monkey will be performing Island Music and Soft Rock at the Warehouse Restaurant every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm Using guitar, ukulele, congas, and steel drum, they play music from the Caribbean, Hawaii, and other exotic ports. Come have a Mai Tai, watch the sunset and enjoy some great live music, right here in the marina ! Happy Hour 4-7 pm 4499 Admiralty Way Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club We invite members, guests, and prospective members to join us for cocktails, food, live music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No reservations needed. This is a great way to end your day on the water, or just to wind down from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock bands are here for entertainment. We are located at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292,(310) 827-7692. Please visit our website at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership details, racing, other events, directions, and more. Marina Venice Yacht Club Social Sundays Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our Social Sunday Open House from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food items are provided at a moderate price. MVYC is located in the Marina City Club West tower at 4333 Admiralty Way. Whether you own a boat, are looking to buy one, or just want to be around other water loving people MVYC welcomes all who share in the Corinthian Spirit. Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator to the Club House on G2. For more information call (310) 853-0428, visit our website www.mvyc. 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, 2014 Salt Water Bass Tournament Kick off the New Year with the Salt Water Bass Anglers annual So Cal Premier Saltwater Bass Tournament Series. $11,000 purse! Visit www.saltwaterbassanglers.com for tournament information. Join the Race Committee Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club will present a Race Committee seminar on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10:00 am for anyone who has or has considered being part of a regatta race committee. The presentation will present a comprehensive overview of all the aspects of organizing and executing a quality sailboat regatta and is open to anyone interested. For more information, visit www.smwyc.org. Steve Potter - (805) 208-7440 Avalon Benefit 50-Mile Run The 33rd annual run crosses Catalina Island from Avalon to Two Harbors and back! Run where the buffalo roam through the islands interior and see both sides of the island. Proceeds from the run benefit local island charities. Spectrum Sports Management. 909-399-3553; www. RunCatalina.com Cal Yacht Club Yachting Luncheon: Presented by Michaela Huss Sailing the Worlds Oceans Navigating Routes of Great Explorers Join fellow armchair adventurers at California Yacht Clubs monthly Yachting Luncheon to share a rare voyage of discovery, presented be seasoned blue-water sailor Michaela Huss. In June of 2011, skipper and sailing instructor Marcus bought the sailing vessel of his dreams, an Alubat OVNI 455cc named Alita. Later, in October, Michaela Huss joined him to sail from Turkey to the Canary Islands. Michaela and Marcus trip is a story of life in raw nature, changes and lessons learned, and sailing experiences whose stories are waiting to be passed on to others. She will share her exciting photography to punctuate this amazing voyage of discovery. Dont 4

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Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe Club Come try this exciting team water sport at Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Women practice Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Newcomers are welcome! For more information, contact Steve at (310) 997-2313 or Cal at (310) 902-8096; email info@marinaoutrigger.org, or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.

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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 on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the patio at Burton Chace park under the Club banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold a brief business meeting and then head out for an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks and more socializing. Visitors are welcome and a one day guest membership of only $5 entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if space is available. No prior sailing experience is necessary. 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 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 rick.beauchemin@sbcglobal.net or leave a message at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesday prior to the Thursday meeting.

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WI R E MdR Transient Docks Closed Until April

The County of Los Angeles will replacing all guest docks located at Burton W. Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey CA 90292). Guest docks at the County facility will not be available until April 2014. A Four Hour Only guest dock will be located in H Basin, on the north dock of the Marina del Rey launch ramp. Boaters are limited to a four hour tie up at this dock. The remaining docks will be limited to 15 minutes. This dock will also be available to mariners during posted Small Craft Advisories (SCA) for safe harbor. A list of available private anchorages in Marina del Rey can be found at www.visitmarinadelrey. com Mariners may also want to contact neighboring harbors for their availability. Redondo Harbor Patrol 310-318-0632. Channel Islands Harbor Patrol 805-382-3007 805-382-3000 (After Hours).

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Orcas Sighted in Local Waters

Over the years, every once in a while a rare group of orcas make their way into our waters. This past November and mid December they were again seen in the waters off of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Researcher Alisa Schulman-Janiger has been the resident authority on the small pod and she was able to identify these individuals, through pictures, as members of the CA51 matriline, named for the mother of the group, CA51. The orcas were generally headed slowly (southeast), stopping often to mill and perhaps feed, Schulman-Janiger stated on the American Cetacean Society Facebook page. They were within a mile of shore much of the time. Of the December sighting it was observed that, the large male orca leaped out of the water in a partial breach.

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NBA legend Phil Jackson and Laker President Jeanie Buss were hanging with the boat people this past month as they acted as Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade Grand Marshals. Word has it he had the big powerboat they were aboard run the triangle offense.

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WI R E A New Writer Emerges

This poem was written by a Mariner reader and local student named Amber Acosta. Shes fifteen and has a passion for writing. In her submission email she said, if you decide to publish this poem you will be the person that discovered a great young talented writer. Well, it is publishednow lets see if it works! Marina del Rey This is a place where the sun has to fight through a blanket of clouds and the boats tied to the docks creak softly Here the sun fights through a layer of clouds and the boats creak softly The smell of the ocean is in the air and I can taste the saltiness of it Here I see cranes diving off the docks for fish and hear the sound of seals barking in the distance Here cranes dive into the water for fish as seals bark in the distance The water moves in little ripples and slaps lightly on the boats I feel its moisture on my skin When the sun breaks through the blanket of clouds it makes the water sparkle and the boats glow The sun breaks through the clouds it makes the water sparkle and boats glow Those moments are so beautiful Theyre worth the wrath of the sun This is my place even when Im not there with its stormy skies and salty air Its my place even though Im not there with its stormy skies and salty air This is a place I cant help but love This is Marina del Rey

AC 34 Touts Solid Financial Numbers

The preliminary economic impact report on the 34th Americas Cup is in and the numbers are substantial. The independently commissioned report shows an economic impact to the city of $550-million dollars and over 3,800 jobs created. Hosting the 34th Americas Cup in San Francisco showcased our beautiful City to the world and brought thousands of new jobs, longoverdue legacy waterfront improvements, international visitor spending, and a boost to our regional economy, noted San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee in a statement. Our investment brought in significant revenue to the City and the lessons we learned will help us deliver even better world-class events in the Bay Area in the future. Americas Cup events ran from July through September this summer with racing on San Francisco Bay. The Americas Cup Park and Americas Cup Village venues along the waterfront attracted nearly 1-million visitors, with another million taking in the action from various sites along the city front. ORACLE TEAM USA staged one of the biggest comebacks in the history of sport in defeating Emirates Team New Zealand to retain the oldest trophy in international sport. The American team was down 8-1 before rallying for a 9-8 win. The Americas Cup in San Francisco has been a very positive experience for both the event and for the city, said Russell Coutts, the CEO of ORACLE TEAM USA, who selected San Francisco as the venue after winning the Cup in 2010. The economic impact numbers show what the Americas Cup can deliver. The activity benefitted hundreds of small businesses and other employers in San Francisco and the Bay Area and produced tax revenue that supports a wide range of important city services.

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The California Regional Water Quality Control Board Looks to Take Action Regarding Polluted Water in Marina del Rey

By Pat Reynolds
copper, above all else that appears to be the main toxin in this environment and what they are looking to control first and foremost. As divers scrub boat bottoms, copper-filled paint falls off and toxicity levels increase. Copper, in smaller amounts, is not necessarily toxic to the water, but when it becomes too prevalent, the balance is upset and life suffers. Based on the number of exceedances at each site as well the total number of exceedances throughout the harbor, the water column throughout the harbor is impaired by copper, the report states. Although, boaters are mostly conservationists by nature, the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards Shana Rapoport and Jenny Newman were feeling no love in the little meeting room as they attempted to stress the seriousness of their cause. The amount of copper in the marina is toxic to aquatic life. Its not just a theoretical number. There is a serious problem and thats why the TMDL is here, said Newman. But the friction existed not so much in the accepting of the information but how they were proposing the dilemma might be managed. 2014

n a pleasant Wednesday morning at around 11 a.m., while most Marina del Rey boaters were busy at work, the Small Craft Harbor Commission and a handful of members of the boating community watched a presentation created by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the state of the water in Marina del Rey. Also presented was a 56-page report that discusses in great detail the level of toxicity that exists throughout the basins of this harbor. According to the Board, the level of pollution or total maximum daily load (TMDL) in the water is reaching unacceptable amounts and action has to be taken. The action proposed by the Control Board to manage this problem was surprising and concerning to many in the room. A full scale dredging of the entire harbor was very much on the table, amongst a small number of other potential options to clean up the Marina. According to their own numbers, such an endeavor would cost somewhere in the vicinity of $200-million. Another action that they are serious about is the elimination of copper-based bottom paint on boats docked in Marina del Rey. A bold request considering nearly every boat in the harbor is covered with this kind of paint. While the report details a host of contaminants the harbor contains, its

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Left; Captain Alex Balian passionately addresses the Small Craft Harbor Commission regarding the proposed elimination of copper bottom paint in Marina del Rey by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Right; The Boatyard owner Greg Schem brought forth a report of his own at the meeting asking for a more reasonable approach.

Many local boaters may have received a bulletin from the Board called Protecting Marina del Rey by Reducing Copper. In it, they urge boaters to switch to non-toxic bottom paints, slip liners or less abrasive hull cleaning techniques. It sounds reasonable on the surface but unfortunately, at this stage in the game, there are no proven alternatives that can replace the cost and quality of copper. As of today there are no viable non-biocide available for use in Marina del Rey, said Greg Schem owner of The Boatyard in Marina del Rey. Schems presence in opposition to this was interesting since, as an owner of two boatyards, he actually has plenty to gain in keeping quiet. Some estimates are as high $8,000 per boat to make the switch to another paint. Longer haul outs, stripping the old paint and repainting could be a very expensive proposition should this mandate go through. Its ironic because this could be a windfall for the boatyards, said Schem. Were required to do all this work, so I asked myself why am I doing this? Eight-thousand dollars times 5,000 boats is $40-million, but the fact is, we have to do whats right if were all boaters and in this for the long haul this is not the right way to approach it. We have to be more rational. Theres also another concern that the removal of all copper paint could cause an unintended environmental impact. If you get rid of things that make it harder for organisms to attach to boat hulls and then they get transmitted up and down this coast, what youre going to do is actually promote a more rapid dispersion of marine invasive species, said Ray Tsuneyoshi former director of the department of boating and waterways. Before you rush to get rid of all biocide control without finding an alternative I would strongly urge that you first find the same kind of covering that has the same kind of qualities that zinc has but not the toxicity. I challenge you to do that because its almost an impossibility. Schem, wrote a report of his own discussing the many matters he believes the Water Board is either not considering or has considered improperly. He calls into question the science and some of the reasoning the department is basing their actions upon. 2014

The report states that Copper and other pollutants affect the beneficial use of Marina del Rey for: Water Contact Recreation, Marine Habitat, Wildlife Habitat, Commercial and Sport Fishing, and Shellfish Harvesting. Notwithstanding the fact that swimming, fishing, and shellfish harvesting are prohibited in Marina del Rey, the impact on these uses is still considered a problem because we are told they could be potential uses, Schem stated. In Schems report he put forth what he called a more reasonable approach. Consideration should be given to the fact that some marinas due to their unique man-made origins are not naturally flushed, and for that matter are not even natural, He stated. Somehow the idea that the waterway is impaired especially when its use is restricted as a small craft harbor with fishing, swimming, and shell-fishing banned, seems over-protective. Oddly, the best protected harbors that have the least flushing will bear the brunt of this plan while well flushed harbors will be allowed to go on releasing even greater amounts of toxins into the ocean. He continued, Most importantly, a more measured approach to copper reduction should be pursued including the utilization of low copper and alternative biocide paints over a longer adoption period. As for removing the toxic sediment, the Water Control Board put forth four options, the last not really seeming like much of an option and the third being a combination of the first two. The Board describes them as such: Ed. note; The Mariner has abridged this information. 1. Sediment capping - The objective of sediment capping is to cover contaminated sediment by a layer of clean sediment, clay, gravel, or other material. Capping can be an effective remediation action; however, it is most effective in large deep waterbodies under certain conditions. 2. Hydraulic Dredging - A hydraulic dredge floats on the water and is approximately the size of a boat. It has a flexible pipe that siphons a mix of water and sediment from the bottom. The flexible pipe is attached to a stationary pipe that extends to an off-site location. The sediment that is removed is pumped to a settling pond to dry prior to disposal. Hydraulic
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Swimming With Ray

ihuatanejo is a classic sleepy Mexican seaside resort, popular since the middle of the last century. Located on its own beautiful bay in the southern state of Guerrero, it has become a popular winter anchorage for many international cruising boats. The high-rise hotels and the modern marina located in Ixtapa a few miles up the coast seem to skim off many of the luxuryseeking loud partying tourists, which helped make Zihuatanejo my favorite place to anchor for a month or two each winter. The northern part of Zihuatanejos bay is somewhat protected and adjoins the center of the town with its beach, where fishermen sort and sell their catch, and cruisers land their dinghies. This anchorage is the most protected, so boats swing on a single anchor here, intermixed with fishing pangas and cruising boats of every description. Next to the inner city anchorage is Playa de Madera (wooden beach in English) with a flat bottom extending from the beach that is perfect for swimming but too shallow for anchoring. Around a rocky point with fine hotels and a few expensive homes overlooking the bay is wide La Ropa Beach which looks straight out the bay at the winter sunsets over the open water beyond. This was my favorite spot since fewer cruisers tolerated the longer dinghy ride to town and the necessity of anchoring bow and stern to keep the boat pointing into the swells that entered the wide bay directly from the southwest. I considered it so much my home that Id set out my anchors and rode with floats like it was a permanent mooring, permitting me to drop my lines and go out for a day sail or a fishing trip and return to my same spotusually without fuss. My spot was at the far southern end of the beach, which also was the edge of the good holding ground. The bottom south of my spot was mostly oyster-covered smooth rock, impervious to the piercing grip of an anchor and ensuring that Scallywags port side was neighbor-free. Although 10

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this position produced some additional privacy, it also made my boat the turning mark for rented jet-skis and parasail-towing runabouts for their 180 degree return pass along the beach. One afternoon one of the parasail towing boats lost power after just completing his turn, wrapping the towline around Scallywags mast and unceremoniously dunking a grandmotherly tourist into the water a few feet from our boat. After Id pulled her into our inflatable dinghy where the runabout retrieved her, the driver asked for the return of his towrope which I denied until I could examine( with my binoculars) the wind instrument cluster on the masthead for damage. First he tugged on the towline and I tugged back. Then he braced for a stronger tug as I took a couple of turns around a cockpit winch. After he and his boat had been winched in a few yards, he yielded the contest and waited while I reassured myself there was no damage aloft. That was merely one of the entertainments Playa La Ropa offered. However, it was my good friend Ray who made me feel most at home. With small restaurants spread along the beach a short swim away serving a fine breakfast of huevos al gusto, frijoles, tortillas, jugo, y cafe (two eggs, beans, tortillas, juice, and coffee) for under three dollars including a good tip, my morning habit was to swim around for forty-five minutes or so with fins, mask, and snorkel before going ashore for breakfast. My second winter there I met Ray during my morning swim, and he kept me company for nearly half an hour as we swam and dove checking out the anchors of other boats and the quantity of oysters populating the rocky areas of the mostly sandy bottom. Ray was a small brown-spotted ray, nearly a yard wide from wing-tip to wing-tip who was both social and acrobatic. He swam in graceful loops from surface to ocean floor sometimes slowing his normal leisurely pace so I could follow his arc as he dove and spiraled about. During our swim a pair of intrusive jet-skis buzzing by disturbed Ray enough so that we parted company and I went ashore for a fine breakfast with a glowing memory of that intimate half-hour we had swum together. 2014

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Imagine my joy the next morning when Ray met me shortly after I splashed into the warm water, and we repeated our tour of the anchorage together, not parting ways until my desire for breakfast, and a bit of fatigue from keeping up with Ray, drove me to the beach. A few minutes into my next mornings swim with Ray, we picked up another most interesting little companion, a tiny yellow fish with black bar stripes up and down both sides. No more than an inch and a quarter long and with a tiny tail that seemed to oscillate faster than a hummingbirds wings, this fish swam unshakably just a few inches in front of my nose. I could surface to look around for traffic, and as soon as my face was back in the water my little fish would regain his station. We must have been an odd trio with the tiny fish pushed ahead of my faceplate by the pressure wave as we swam about wherever Ray led us. It was certainly odd to me but it also felt hugely rewarding. This story is one from Tims book The Best Gift Ever, available online thebestgiftever.info or at Amazon Bookssearch Tim Tunks to find it quick. A great gift for under ten bucks!

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Holiday Boat Parade Deemed a Success!

With NBA legend Phil Jackson and Lakers President Jeanie Buss on hand as Grand Marshals for the 51st Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, festive spirits were abound. The weather was stellar for the thousands of spectators that lined the harbors edge. They saw boats with elaborate lighting displays, live bands on foredecks and one with an enormous shrimp that nearly took up the whole boat. A Christmas shrimp as it were. I had a great time, said first time parade goer Sky Sachory. A crisp evening and a really beautiful sight. All of my favorite colors gliding and twinkling on the glassy waters for as far as the eye could see...number six was trs chic.

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We all cant take the extended cruise but most of us can do a Mini Drop Out. By Captain Richard Schaefer

Mini Drop Out

f the only boating mag I ever read was Latitude 38 I would presume that every sailor in America was preparing to go on, or just getting back from, a 10 year cruise to Adventure Land. Really...after reading each months issue I am amazed that there is even one boat left in San Francisco Bay. Now, dont misunderstand me. I wish I had the courage, time, compatible crew and resources to set course for an indefinite adventure in paradise. But I dont, and I suspect that 98% of boaters dont either. However, four weeks is doable for most folks and, with a little preparation, thats just enough time to squeeze out a Mini Drop-Out Cruise. What youll need; proper planning and information, some solid sailing experience, a hardy, eager crew, a sturdy boat, good ground tackle and the knowledge to handle it all. Now, with that in mind, heres your itinerary. Bon Voyage! Day 1 If possible, pick a calm night with light winds; unless they are of the rare, south south-east variety, then 15-20 knots is great. Leave at midnight. Arrive at Anacapa late morning. In south conditions Frenchys Cove is good. In 16

northwest conditions, go with either Cat Rock or East Fish Camp. If youre in Frenchys then you can land on the beach and go for a hike (if the park service hasnt got it closed for one reason or another). Day 2 After a nice breakfast sail across the Anacapa Passage to Scorpion, Smugglers, Yellow Banks or Hungry Mans Gulch (if you like tight, quiet little niches; and watch the bottom for rocks/ kelp). Day 3 In south weather, go up the inside of the island; in heavy north westerly conditions you might be happier on the less crowded South Coast. My two favorite South Coast anchorages are Forneys and Coches Preitos. On the North Coast I like Ladys and Cueva Valdez - however each have issues... you can play it safe with Pelican or Frys. Day 4 and 5 Santa Barbara. Shoot for a guest slip or anchor off Sterns Wharf. There are usually a lot boats anchored there - dont be afraid to ask for advice. Take a walk, a bus or a cab and see the sites downtown or just hang around the wharf, beach and harbor. Relax and play tourist.

Day 6 Leave before 9 am and sail to the Santa Cruz Channel and hang a right at East Point on Santa Rosa. If a heavy south swell is running, then duck into Bechers Bay and find sheltered water, otherwise tuck into Ford Point Anchorage or Eagle Rock Anchorage. Personally, I no longer like Johnsons Lee - too many people running around in uniforms, giving orders, putting up signs and ugly park service buildings - but hey, maybe you like a lot of nosey company. Day 7 and 8 Leave early - before 7 a.m. and head for San Miguel Island (only in good weather). Alternate plan - in the event of heavy west-northwest weather, drop down to Forneys on Santa Cruz. Note: do not attempt San Miguel unless you have heavy weather experience, excellent ground tackle and a solid boat. Be prepared to hear the wind moaning (shrieking?) in the rigging during the night. Day 9 Leave San Miguel before dawn and sail across open-ocean to Santa Barbara Island. Plan on 14-hours for this leg. Anchor and explore the island if the south swell and surge allow for a landing. I think youll find the landing...uh... different. 2014

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Day 10 Leave before lunch and broad reach to Catalina Harbor. Anchor or moor and hike across the isthmus to the Harbor Reef for drinks and dinner. Day 11 After breakfast, chug down island about three miles to Little Harbor. Spend the day hiking or simply stretch out on the nicest beach at Catalina; and hope there arent a bunch of noisy campers in the campground. Day 12 Make a mid-morning departure for Avalon. When you get abeam of Silver Canyon Landing, if the water is flat, drop a lunch hook and explore the beach. Get off quick if the swell gets up. Continue on to Avalon. Pick up a mooring, get a good meal and maybe go to the Casino for a movie. For a late night snack grab a cone at Big Oloffs - stay away from the booze - youre gonna have a long day tomorrow. Days 13 - 18 Leave early morning so you can arrive 24-hours later (assuming you make six-knots) at Ensenada! I like the Corral Resort and they will provide transportation to the Port Captain to clear customs and will generally smooth out any issues. But check tourist/boater info before you leave - stuff changes all the time - and choose whatever marina you like...Arriba! Oh... uh... dont drink the water (no ice either) or eat meat with whip marks. Days 19 - 21 Time your departure from Ensenada so you arrive in San Diego when U.S. Customs is open. Spend your free day seeing the harbor and perhaps take the light rail/tram to Old Town. If you have the time take an extra day to see more of the sights. 2014

Days 22 and 23 Leave San Diego before daylight and head to Newport Harbor. You should get in about sunset. If youre bucking a headwind and heavy seas then drop into Dana Point instead. Anchor or try for a guest slip. Days 24 and 25 Make your way north to Long Beach and another guest slip. See the Aquarium and the Queen Mary. Alternatively, get a guest slip in San Pedro and walk to the Maritime Museum, the World War II battleship, U.S.S. Iowa and visit the small, but cozy, Cabrillo Museum/ Aquariuim. Grab a fresh caught fish dinner at the nearly abandoned Ports O Call area and stroll along the last remaining commercial fishing docks in Los Angeles Harbor. Days 26 and 27 Swing into King Harbor on the final leg of your Drop Out Cruise. Anchor under the sea wall. They havent been able to get permits for their guest moorings after nearly 3 years of bureaucratic battle. Have dinner at Tonys on the pier and explore the harbor. King Harbor is very walking friendly (unlike Marina del Rey). If you have young kids among your crew be sure to take them to the Redondo Plunge (Seaside Lagoon) for the day. Day 28 Leave mid day when the wind is up and enjoy a wonderful 2 hour sail on the wind back to Marina del Rey. Go to bed early...youll need at least two full days to clean and square away the boat. When you go back to work or to the yacht club youll have tales to tell...forever. One of the primary resources for a cruise of this type should be Brian Fagans .Cruising Guide to

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his time of year, life gets a little slower for recreational boaters, perhaps freeing up time to fix the important things like having a fully working VHF radio on board. If you have a basic VHF, checking the connections for corrosion, inspecting the antenna and doing a simple radio check may be all that it takes. But if you have a newer Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF, this is the time to ensure its life-saving, one-button mayday feature is fully working. This allows anyone on the boat to simply press a button that gives rescuers near pinpoint location and identification information, greatly speeding rescue times. However, the DSC functions on new radios only work if a Maritime Mobile Service Identity number (MMSI) has been entered into the radio. Further, the US Coast Guard reports that approximately 80% of the onebutton distress calls from DSC VHF radios it gets each year do not contain vessel position information, meaning that life savers cannot effectively respond. Boaters can take two simple steps to make sure their DSC radio will provide rescuers with the information they need, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS): #1: Connect the DSC-VHF to the GPS/Chartplotter. While some of the newest handheld DSC VHF radios have GPS built in, most fixed-mount DSC VHF radios must be connected to an external chartplotter in order to broadcast location information. This single, critical wired connection increases your margin of safety a thousand times over by allowing rescuers to find you quickly.

While there have been challenges with a uniform, industry-wide plug-in connector to make it easy for do-it-yourselfers, having both the radio and chartplotter of the same brand and each manufactured within several years of each other makes it easier. Taking the time to open up both operating manuals is also a good first step - you likely wont need to know how to read a wiring diagram as instructions are in plain text. Most electronics manufacturers also have customer support phone lines ready to help. And if youre still having trouble? Get a professional electronics installer to do the job. After all, arent your familys lives worth a relatively small $150 service fee to have a pro do it right? To find one near you, ask at your West Marine store, local marine electronics retailer, marina or go online at http://www.nmea.org/content/nmeatrained/nmeatrained.asp. #2: Get a free Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number that identifies your boat. The MMSI number is a bit like a phone number for your boat. Having one helps verify an emergency, identifies your boat to rescuers, and cuts down on the instances of false alarms, ensuring that critical rescue resources will be available when you need them. BoatUS offers MMSI numbers for boaters (who remain in US waters) for free at www.BoatUS.com/MMSI, along with an easy to download tutorial on DSC VHF radios and how this drastically improved technology is saving lives as a part of the US Coast Guards Rescue 21 System. If you boat in international waters such as Mexico, Canada, Caribbean or abroad, youll need to get your MMSI from the FCC at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls. Story supplied by BoatUS

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The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 25th Annual Womens Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from novice / beginner to expert. The event maintains its multi-workshop format: Attendees select a combination workshops in areas that best fits their interest and ability, such as: Welcome Aboard (for beginners), Diesels, Going Up the Mast, Introduction to Racing, Tactics, Docking, Overboard Procedures, Suddenly Singlehanded Interactive, Weather, Sail Trim, Basic Navigation, Maintenance Mania, DIY Canvas Projects, How to Heave a Line, Nighttime Sailing & Navigation, Hassel-Free Heads, Spinnaker Rigging, Offshore Cruising, and Introduction to Sailing. The WSC Regatta & Race Starts (BCYC) will be held in Harbor 20s. All 30 of the workshops are presented by top women sailors from all over Southern California, many of whom are USCG Licensed Captains. To top off the event in the evening, the organizing committee has selected the speaker for the 25th Anniversary event to be Gail Hine, the founder and producer of all the Womens Sailing Conventions since its inception in 1990. Gail has been a leader of the sailing community throughout Southern California for the past 40 years, and a special mentor to womens sailing groups. Her list of achievements is lengthy, but the highlights include being the first to receive the Peggy Slater Award, the first female SCYA Director and then Commodore, Commodore of the Redondo Beach YC, President of the Recreational Boaters of California, ASMBYCs and BCYCs Yachtsman of the Year and the recipient of the NWSA and BoatU.S.s Leadership in Womens Sailing Award. In addition to this, Gail owns and operates her own advertising agency and graphic design business TeamWay Marketing and Design. According to producer/director Gail Hine, This event gives women an opportunity to meet many other women sailors, find out about existing womens sailing organizations in their area, instructional programs available, and many other areas of interest for those who would like to do more racing, cruising and day sailing. We have something meaningful for everyone. For those who are already involved but desire more, we will offer some new areas of inspiration and instruction along with excellent networking opportunities. Attendees have reported that this convention was one of their most rewarding boating experiences and the very bestorganized event they have ever attended. Its a sell-out every year. Rain will not cancel or diminish this event. For a reservation form (prepaid-registrations are required as space is limited to approximately 250), write Gail Hine, SCYA Womens Sailing Convention, 23414 Mt. Ashland Ct., Murrieta CA 92562; 951-677-8121); email: Gail @scya.org or on the web at www.womenssailingconvention. com The convention fee of $200.00 includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenirs and handouts. Primary sponsor is BoatU.S.

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can cause damage to aquatic life, liberation of toxic pollutants, short term turbid conditions, and low dissolved oxygen. Hydraulic dredging does require careful planning and mitigation for non-target disturbances. 3. Combination of Dredging and Capping - It may be possible to partially dredge and then cap either all of the Marina or particular areas of the Marina. Disposing of dredged contaminated sediment can be very expensive. The approach of combining dredging and capping may minimize the amount of dredge sediment for disposal and effectively remediate the sediments. 4. Monitored Natural Attenuation of Contaminants Natural attenuation encompasses the physical, chemical, and biological processes that the sediment may undergo, which over time will attenuate (i.e., reduce concentration and bioavailability) the impacts of contamination. These are natural processes that will occur without other remediation actions. Monitoring would be required as part of this strategy to demonstrate that contaminants are in fact attenuating and that human health and the environment are protected. A disadvantage of choosing natural attenuation as a strategy is that it generally requires long periods of time to be effective given the long half-lives of the pollutants of concern. Although there was talk about banning copper paint years ago, things are looking far more serious this time around. The formal proposition of dredging Marina del Rey is an indication that major changes could

be around the corner. However, this proposition gets the attention of the political hierarchy. It is something that we have not considered an operation of dredging throughout 400-acres of water within this harbor and Im sure that the reality of such a project would see a cost far in excess [of $200-million], said acting Director of the Department of Beaches and Harbors Gary Jones. With regards to the marketability, our fear is that if it is less attractive and more costly to moor your boat in Marina del Rey. Then we will see vacancies increase. That will have an effect on not only county revenue but also the revenue of our lessees marina operators. The Water Control Board has set lofty goals for achieving their goals. They look to see an 85% reduction in copper by March of 2024. A similar implementation was conducted in Shelter Island where they achieved a reduction of 10% in seven years. The issue is currently open to public comment. Boaters looking to be heard on these matters are encouraged to contact the Board and state their concerns. As of now, after January 15, public comment will no longer be accepted. For information and to participate in the process go to www.waterboards. ca.gov/losangeles/water_issues/programs/tmdl/tmdl_list.shtml

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Story and Illustration by Tim Tunks Rethinking Spreader Lights

issatisfied with conventional sailboat deck lighting, I set about doing it right when I prepped my Islander 37, Scallywag for cruising. Conventional spreader lights throw a beam of light that is quite concentrated at its center. The problem is the bright center is so strong that night-vision adaptation for more dimly lit surfaces is immediately destroyed and takes considerable time to return. Turning on even a regular flashlight above decks during a night race is strictly taboo because the on watch crew needs every bit of night vision possible to see sails and water while measuring heel angle against the darkened horizon. If you want to see in darkness, stay in darkness. You can quote me. Much better is a soft wash of light distributed evenly over the deck with only the minimum intensity required to accomplish tasks at night. I used two small fresnel lensed light units mounted so they spread their gentle beam from bow to stern. [see illustration] Serendipitous benefits came in two valuable categories. Low wattage LED sources meant there was no reason not to leave them on most nights. Departing dinner guests could emerge from the cabin to a soft moonlight that facilitated loading themselves and their gear into their dinghies. If cockpit entertainment was the order of the evening, these special spreader lights provided the soft glow needed for activities while still permitting

enough night vision to enjoy the stars and their reflections on the water. Returning to the boat after nightfall in a dark anchorage, Scallywag was easy to spot with her pair of dim beacons swinging as the boat rocked. Arriving home, I enjoyed the welcoming artificial moonlight to board and secure all for the night. In an active crowded anchorage passing traffic focuses its attention closer to water level and a masthead anchor light will frequently be above a skippers sightline. Scallywag was clearly visible from all angles with her spreader mounted LEDs and anchor lights all on. Finally Id like to disabuse the notion that powerful spreader lights are required to highlight a sailboats presence at night for traffic avoidance or boat location during emergencies. Not only does the use of such spreader lights disable the crews night vision as described above, it is a less conspicuous signal than playing a strong spotlight into the upper rig and sails, which produces an alerting animated display. Tim Tunks is now a regular player on West Marines Expert Series on occasional Saturdays at the Marina del Rey store where he demonstrates knots, discusses boating matters, and sells copies of his book personally autographed. Check for postings in the store and notices in all the usual places to find the schedule of Experts.

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Less than 5 years old and has only been sailed a handful of times. The main sail is in perfect condition. This is a great deal on a great boat that flies above the water on foils! $7,950. 310-500-6216

Trailers
0-13 Boats $400-$1200 14-16 Boats $600-$1200 17-21 Boats $750-$1200 24-29 Boats $3000 310-822-8618

Power Boats

42 1981 Californian Trawler

2 3208 Cat diesels w 1400 hrs, all fiberglass hull, 2 heads w showers, sleeps 8, one level walk around deck. Owner will carry or trade. Located in slip D-701 on Panay Way stern out endtie. $69,000 Call for Appt - Al Lee 310-392-4193 or Gary at 310-293-9200.

Mainsail Sails

From 40 ft. Cal - $450 call 310-823-2040 Spinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28 Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364

36 Hatteras Sportfisher

Anchor

1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY 300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in MdR. 818-200-9770 - steveklein01@gmail.com

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

Donate Boats

Other Stuff

30 Grady-White Marlin, 1996.

Extra Long Whisker Pole

Want to win sunset races (cruising class)? With this extra-long telescoping whisker pole on downwind legs your wung-out headsail will spread wide and your boat will go significantly faster. Made of very lightweight carbon-fiber tubes. As new condition. Is a spinnaker pole, too. It adjusts anywhere be-

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.

Twin VX250 Yamahas. Just completed 50K renovation. Everything New: motors, gelcoat, interior, electronics, more. Lowered to $54,000. (661) 257-9275.

1978 Formula 233

Classic 23 infamous boat. Well-maintained, smooth running, deep V-hull Cutty cabin, Fresh Volvo-Penta

Cash For Your Boat !

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

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Donate Your Boat

LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040 or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com

Captain Joel Eve

Boating Instruction Yacht Management Delivery Captains Services
Marine Consulting Services Since 1976

Donate your boat

To SOS, a non profit organization helping and thanking our past and present Veterans. Www.supportingourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884

Donate Your Boat Donate Your Boat

Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212 Bringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your donation into tomorrows scientists and doctors. 310908-9198. www.city2sea.org

marinaresourcecenter.com

(310) 210-0861

Services
Available for

Professional, U.S.C.G. Lic. Master, 25 years experience.

boat purchase sea

Sailing
trials and

consultations, local deliveries, sailing instruction and charters. 30 years local experience. 310-460-8946 or Richard Schaefer sailinlonesome@gmail.com.

Realtor

Rowing in Marina del Rey!

Affordable and Fun

Serving MDR, Venice, SM areas Kathleen Eisen, Realtor Sandpiper Properties 310-430-4106 DRE #01295354

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

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

Resell Consignment Service

Make the Ocean Your Treadmill! Phone: 310-822-7600

w w w. p h i n s c l u b . c o m

We sell it for you online - Valuable & quality marine electronics, equipment, parts, etc. CALL (310) 7495199

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

Deliveries/Lessons/Private

Captain.

Experienced,

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff 323.855.0191 earthakat@msn.com. Jeffry Matzdorff. 323.855.0191

Captain Larry Beane at your service!

Charters, deliveries, private skipper, lessons, sail or power. Professional, experienced, friendly, and FUN! www.CaptLarry.com 424-217-9295

Wanted

Live Aboard Situation

Limousine company owner seeks live aboard boat for rent. Town car service available trade or cash. Saab 900 SE or Gulfstream RV Possible trade for boat. Luken Limousine 310-621-0663 lukenlimos.com

Information on Americas Cup replica nine-foot sailboat.

Any and all will be appreciated. Please send to marina@anet.net

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

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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- 2149

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