The

Mariner
Issue #185
July 2018

WILL THIS OLD BOAT

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE?
FOUR SOLO SAILORS SET OFF FOR HAWAII
WHAT ABOUT “ITALIAN GARDENS” COVE?
ANCHORAGE REVERSES DECISION TO EVICT BOATERS
NAVIGATION QUIZ
TONS MORE!

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 FROM THE EDITOR
The Mariner is thE island
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds I have an idea…I preface it with: I know
it’s impossible in this modern world. Now let’s
carry on.
Columnists
Bill McNeely
If you’ve been around boats for any amount of
Greg Rutter time you know that they all don’t live glamorous
lives for the full duration. Some end up sort of like
For advertising rates and bums and government agencies have to figure out
Information contact what to do with these floating vagrants, innocent
310-397-1887 as they may be. There are grant programs in place
email for their removal, but sometimes they hang around
editor@marinermagazine.com a really long time before they make it to that end
and that whole process is messy, expensive and
Mailing address a big pain in the butt.
P.O. Box 9403
So, here’s the thought: Why don’t we raft them all
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
together and make the “Island of Sustainability”
20 miles offshore. When one more boat gets
The Mariner appears on the last abandoned and confiscated, it goes out to IoS and
Friday of every month. the island becomes that much bigger. They’ll be
a process in place to chop off the masts or
This issue whatever, but then it becomes part of the island.
June 29 - July 27 We’ll figure out some sort of a raised floor so it’s
nice and safe and level and all that.
of s ta i n a B i l i t y
even miniature golf once enough boats are on
there. In 10 years they’ll be enough room for
a caretaker and his family to live (he’ll have
a gold cart with chrome rims)—in forty, a small
neighborhood.
Architects will figure out all of the specifics
and they’ll have a blast doing it—they love this
kind of stuff. They’re totally sick of houses,
believe me.
No longer will derelict boats be a symbol of
human failure. In this new optimistic world, an
old boat gets re-purposed to become foundational
material for an ever-growing island—an island
built on positivity and innovative thought.
Whoever takes this stroke of genius and turns it
into something that will last a thousand years, all
I ask is that you build a prominently displayed
statue of me dunking a basketball and give me
free miniature golf for the duration of my life.
It’s summer people—use that boat!

Below the waterline there will be reef-like activity,

so that’s great and on deck it’s like a cruise ship. Thanks for picking it up!
Bars and play areas for kids, shuffleboard maybe

Important WHAT’S INSIDE

Numbers Coming Events 6
at a glance:
Off the Wire 8

The Past is the Future 10

 Marina del Rey
An 85-foot woddy becomes a science lab for kids
Sheriff:
MdR to Hawaii - Solo 12
310-482-6000 PSSA Stages a solo race to Hawaii
 Los Angeles County
Navigation Quiz 17
Lifeguard: Fun quiz to test your nav knowledge
310-577-5700
Catalina Currents - Italian Gardens Cove 18
 Vessel Assist: By Bill McNeely “The Island Guy”
800-399-1921
On the Record 20
 Marine Life Rescue Local Politics
800-39WHALE Racing - CFJ Nationals 22
By Greg Rutter
Past is Future by Pat Reynolds
Classified Section 25

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 Coming Events!
What’s Happening Around America’s Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
July 4
Red, White, & Blue Block Party @
Marina Del Rey Hotel
Join us on July 4th for food, drinks, games,
and live music – all day long at the Marina del
Rey Hotel, starting at 11 a.m. The DJ will be
spinning 1 p.m. until the fireworks begin at 9
p.m. Visit www.marinadelreyhotel.com for
ticket information.
July 4
4Th Of July Fireworks Celebration
Celebrate 4th of July with the best fireworks
display on the Westside! Spend the day in
the Marina with a picnic in the park, enjoy
a waterfront dinner with firework views, or
charter a yacht for a harbor cruise and get the
ultimate front-row seat. 9:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
July 4
Annual 4th of July Parade, Dinner
at the Casino Ballroom, Fireworks
Display
Celebrate 4th of July on beautiful Catalina
Island! The annual golf cart parade down
Crescent Avenue begins at 1pm. Enjoy a BBQ
buffet dinner & music of the USC Marching
Band…More info (310) 510-1520
July 5
"Beach Eats"
Food Truck Thursdays
Beach Eats is a weekly food truck gathering
at Marina “Mother’s” Beach on summer
Thursdays, 5–9 p.m. Live bands play 6-8 p.m.
Bring your own camping chair or picnic blanket
and enjoy dinner and a free show. Click the
website button for the music and truck lineup.
5 p.m to 9 p.m.
July 6
Two Harbors Independence Day
Weekend Celebration Children’s
Festival, Annual Dinghy Parade
and Fireworks Show
Kick off Independence Day with our 32nd
Annual Children’s Festival. Have your kids join
us on the beach for crafts & activities.
Decorate your dinghy in a creative patriotic
theme and follow us in a parade through the
coves of the West End for our 15thAnnual
Dinghy Parade. Prizes will be awarded to
the most creative dinghies. Come watch our
spectacular firework show over the Isthmus
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Harbor. Fireworks begin at dark. More
information (310) 510-4249
July 12
Summer Concerts In The Park
Presents Opera by the Shore
The L.A. County Department of Beaches &
Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert
Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are
free and do not require tickets; however, the
park may close if capacity is reached. First
come, first served. This Thursday emerging
opera stars from the Loren L. Zachary National
Vocal Competition will perform along the water
in arias and ensembles from best-loved operas
in this always-popular concert. Maestro Frank
Fetta conducts the Marina del Rey Symphony
July 14
Marina Movie Nights – LALA Land
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches
& Harbors presents Movie Nights in Burton
Chace Park! Pack your picnic baskets and enjoy
outdoor movie screenings under the stars. Click
the website button for the 2018 lineup. Movies
start at 8 p.m., but arrive by 7 to pick out your
spot on the lawn and participate in an interactive
dance lesson. Free admission! 8:00 to 10 p.m.
July 21
Summer Concerts In The Park
Presents Lalah Hathaway (R & B)
The L.A. County Department of Beaches &
Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert
Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are
free and do not require tickets; however, the
park may close if capacity is reached. First
come, first served. 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
July 21
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
Head to County Parking Lot 11 (Via Marina
@ Panay Way) every Saturday for farm-fresh
produce, flowers, prepared foods, handmade
items, music, and entertainment. Open year-
round. Free admission. Parking lot pay-and-
display kiosk, just $1 per hour. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 26
Summer Concerts In The Park
Presents Leonard Bernstein at
100: Ballet With Bernstein
Summertime offers a lot of fun opportunities on
the Los Angeles Westside, and one undoubtable
favorite is the Marina del Rey Free Summer
Concert Series. Yep – free! Grab your family, a
picnic dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach
chairs and make your way to Burton Chace Park
for this popular event series. First come, first
served
July 28
Marina Movie Nights
Dirty Dancing
Free admission! 8:00 to 10 p.m. See July 14 for
details
July 29
Old Fashioned Day in the Park
Tour vintage yachts and classic cars from
the 1920’s to 1960’s! Old Fashioned Day in
the Park is about reliving the days of spirited
yachts and classy cars. Sponsored by the Classic
Yacht Association and LA County Beaches and
Harbors. Would you like to participate?
For event info contact Christine Rohde 310-
429-3028; sparklechristine@gmail.com
For classic car registration contact Gerard Buck,
Staff Commodore. Free to the Public!
More info 818- 701-0782
Ongoing
Marina Del Rey Anglers
Monthly Meeting
Active in the Marina since 1975, we sponsor
the Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby the longest
running fishing contest on the West Coast. Our
members sponsor the oldest Youth Fishing
Program in California and have operated a white
seabass nursery, since 1997. The Club sponsors
private boat fishing contests, participates in
tournaments and charter boat fishing. See us
on Facebook and www.mdranglers.com. You
are invited to our monthly meetings 7:30 p.m.
the second Thursday of each month in the
Community Center at Burton Chace Park, in
Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers’ Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers
are welcome; women practice Mondays &
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 7:30
a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and Thursday,
5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For more
information, email info@marinaoutrigger.org
or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Marina Outrigger’s
Keiki (Kids) Program
Young people ages 7-14 are invited to Mothers’
Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty),
Marina del Rey for an introduction to Hawaiian-
style outrigger canoe racing Saturdays, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. The low-cost summer program offers
kids a chance to compete and to learn about
an ocean sport through history, culture, and
teamwork. Sponsored by the Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club. Judy Barnes, (310)
339-2928, judybarnes44@gmail.com, www.
marinaoutrigger.org.
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the ‘Top 3 Bands on the Westside’ by The
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a “boater
friendly band” and will take all your Jimmy
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
your day on the water, or just to wind down from
the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock bands are
here for entertainment. We are located at 13589
Mindanao Way (310) 827-7692. Please visit
our website at www.smwyc.org for activities,
membership details, racing, events, directions,
and more.
Women’s 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 7:00 p.m., is preceded by a social hour
at 6:00, and a light dinner is served. Each
meeting features a guest speaker discussing
their adventures and achievements that begins
at 7:45. Please RSVP to rsvp@wsasmb. 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
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Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
and crew in a friendly social environment for
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to Don’t Sit
Catalina and other destinations. We meet on
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the
Still!
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold A DV ERT IS E !
a brief business meeting and then head out for
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks Let ‘em Know
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome You’re Out There
and a one day guest membership of only $10
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 Del Rey Yacht Club
on Palawan Way. The meetings have been
changed to the 4th Thursday 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 he
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event
The Mariner
after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
310-397-1887
Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
editor@marinermagazine.com
jeannecro@gmail.com
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Attention sailors, singles and married couples.
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey invites you
for a dinner and a day sail. Join us on the first
and third Thursdays of each month at 7ish for a
meet and greet social hour followed by dinner
and a meeting. The goal of the club is to meet
new people that have an interest in sailing or
want to learn about ocean going sailing. We are
a FUN social club built around weekend sailing
on the bay. We match skippers with crew for a
fun day of sailing. If you are a skipper and would
like to host our members or have an interest in
teaching sailing then this is the club for you. The
meetings are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht
Club. There is a $7.00 charge for dinner or to
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey, there is plenty of free parking
at the club. For additional information contact
Single Mariners Commodore, Alan Rock at
alanrock1@gmail.com, 310-721-2825 or visit
the website www.singlemariners.net. Looking
forward to meeting you in the near future and
lets go sailing!
To list a coming event (for free!)
email editor@marinermagazine.com
O F F TH E WI R E
E d u c at i o n a l V i d e o
f o r B o at e r s R e l e a s e d
​ OS ANGELES - Properly disposing of boat
L LOS ANGELES – The Bay Foundation’s
sewage makes a significant difference in water
quality and the marine environment that attracts
millions of people recreating year-round,
but especially now in the summer months.
Improperly discharging sewage overboard
can spread diseases, harm aquatic life, impact
nutrient levels in the water, and compromises
our enjoyment of the water.
A  new vessel sewage video is now available
for boaters. This video—developed by The Bay
Foundation—clearly and easily explains the
laws regarding boat marine sanitation devices,
the effects of discharging sewage overboard,
and how to properly secure a boat’s Y-valve to
prevent an accidental sewage discharge
“This video is a great tool to promote
responsible boating practices, the core
of  The Bay Foundation’s Boater Education
Program,” says Victoria Gambale, TBF Water
Quality Program Manager. “With nearly four
million boaters throughout California, this
short but thorough video helps us reach our
geographically dispersed audience, as well
as attract a younger demographic of boaters,
or anyone preferring online education.”
 
TBF continues to spearhead valuable, user-
friendly online materials including the Southern
California Boater’s Guide, When Nature Calls
(CA’s vessel sewage guide) and, the new
Pumpout Nav App, which helps boaters find a
pumpout station to properly dispose of sewage.
The app is available for iOS and Android, or
click here for access to all the above-named
tools.
For more information, please contact Victoria
Gambale at vgambale@santamonicabay.org.
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H o n e y P o t D ay
Continues
(TBF) Boater Education Program’s Honey
Pot Day continues for the boating season,
educating Southern California recreational
boaters about proper sewage waste disposal
and offering participants a 30% discount
for one mobile pumpout service. In its 10th
consecutive year, Honey Pot Day is provided
from June 1 – August 31, 2018 in four Southern
California harbors: Marina del Rey, King
Harbor (Redondo Beach), Port of Los Angeles,
and Port of Long Beach. It is available to both
Northern and Southern California boat owners.
"Honey Pot Day is an invaluable asset for
local boaters,” comments Anthony del
Rosario, Dockmaster, California Yacht
Marina Wilmington. “I've noticed a shift to
embrace clean boating with my tenants who've
participated in the program and couldn't be
more thrilled about this."
Since its initiation, nearly 1,200 boaters have
signed up for the program and been educated
about the impactful and adverse effects of
discharging sewage directly into waterways and
over 30,000 gallons of sewage (the equivalent
to 950,000 flushes from a home toilet) were
properly disposed. With the combination of
pumpout facilities, mobile pumpout services,
and educational programs such as Honey Pot
Day—all elements of TBF’s program—boaters
increase their knowledge and understanding
behind proper waste disposal, which directly
benefits local water quality.
For more information on the Honey Pot Day
program, contact Georgia Tunioli at gtunioli@
santamonicabay.org.
O l d F a s h i o n e d D ay i n t h e
P a r k b a c k A g a i n i n J u ly
Travel back in time when Old Fashioned Day in
the Park returns for the 42nd consecutive time.
Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey will be
full of classic boats and cars for folks to check
out and touch and feel.
Cars and boats act like living breathing time
capsules - there is nothing like walking around a
boat from the 1930s or 40s and seeing how they
went about their designs and craftsmanship.
The owners of these beauties keep them in
impeccable shape so it's always a treat to see
what is on hand.
Word has it that the Classic Yacht Association
will have a few boats that have never been to
the event before, so some new old blood! Also
the Del Rey Yacht Club will be holding their
Wooden Dinghy Race in the main channel that
starting at 1 p.m. Best of all it's free admission
and tons of fun. More information contact
sparklechristine@gmail.com.
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O F F TH E WI R E

Second Largest Fish Caught in This Year’s Halibut Derby

This year’s winner was a 48-pound halibut, the 2nd largest catch in
the history of the tournament caught by David Wilks, followed by
a 40-pound white seabass in 2nd place, and a 37-pound halibut in
3rd place. Nearly half of the halibut, and almost all the calico bass
caught were released alive, after weigh in, with a 20% weight bonus
for doing so. The open-party boat Betty O figured prominently in
tournament this year, posting an 18-pound halibut on Saturday, and
a nearly 20-pounder on Sunday, not to mention some impressive
bags of large calico bass that were later released.

The top four individual winners took home impressive prizes

including a fishing trip to La Paz, Mexico and two and three day
offshore fishing trips.

Some 60 anglers participated in the two-day event, whose proceeds

go to benefit Youth and Veteran fishing programs, as well as the
MDRA White Seabass Grow Out program.

The Youth fishing program allows the club to take over 500 at-
risk and disabled children fishing annually, and the Veterans
fishing program features 6-8 fishing days on the water each year
for Veterans, as a thank you for their service. The White Seabass
program has released over 150,000 juvenile White Seabass into our
local waters over the last 15 years.

For a full list of winners and more info go to halibutderby.com.

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 The Past is the Future
Nick Baggarly, Jennifer Simms and a Team of Professionals Take an 85-Foot
B
Wooden Boat and Give it a Renewed Purpose Teaching Children About Science
oats are funny things. They have the power to lure
you in, make you think things that aren’t true and
spend money you should be spending somewhere
else. They look at you and speak on a subconscious
level. You may be just minding your own business,
walking down the street and suddenly you hear…
“Hey you over there.”
“What’s that? Me?”
“Yes, you.”
“Me? You must be mistaken. I don’t even know about boats. I actually
don’t really like boats. Why are you talking to me?”
“Come here I said. Step on me…it’s okay. Walk around a bit…there you
go. Take a whiff, feel around…relax for a bit.”
Then it happens. For some reason, we know positively that the next move
is to scrounge up some money and do what this thing says. From there it
either works out or it doesn’t, but the boat has spoken and all we can do is
adhere. History is full of these stories of both romance or disaster or both.
Nick Baggarly was having coffee when he saw a broken windshield on
a Hummer and the next thing he knew he was trying to figure out how to
buy a 85-foot wooden boat. You see? That’s how it works.
Baggarly, formally part of the Silicon Valley machine, is now
basically a professional adventurer/expedition-organizer/producer of
television content. He is the executive director and expedition leader of
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a project called "Drive Around the World" where he and his team have
driven rugged vehicles in some of the most rural and uncompromising
places on earth, all in the name of inspiration and education. Currently,
he is working on a project called "Zero South Expedition" that will use
modified hybrid Hummers to explore the South Pole. The log line states:
“A team of engineers, celebrities and explorers push the limits of
technology, converting two stock commercial Hummers into hybrid-
electric vehicles for a first-ever expedition to the South Pole using zero
fossil fuels.”
So, anyway, he says to the guy, “Hey, I can give you a replacement
windshield for your Hummer.”
The fellow says yes please and asks Baggarly to drop it off at his boat in
the marina—odd that he would have to deliver a gift, but he does anyway.
It was an act of generosity that might well change the lives of countless
children going forward.
The man with the broken windshield was a captain/owner of this
impressive 85-foot commercial powerboat that he bought to do whale
watching charters and things like that.
Baggarly kept the boat in his thoughts and he and his girlfriend Jennifer
Simms would keep tabs on it while walking their dog. Then, one day they
noticed a sign pinned to the boat that indicated the boat might well be for
sale. He inquired and indeed it was available. He spoke to the captain’s
father about brokering a deal and decided he would buy the boat.
“I’m thinking, what in the world am I doing. This is ridiculous,”
Baggarly said.
Although he was never a boater, Baggarly went forward. He saw a vision
for the boat as a living breathing educational lab for school kids where
they would be more naturally immersed in their learning because of the
real and compelling environment they'd be in. Interestingly, the boat
actually served that purpose in its younger days. They've dubbed it the
"Global Exploration Academy" and is completely in line with his over
arching world view of teaching and inspiring people through hands on
experience and adventure.
The idea is to have kids assemble OpenROV underwater drones in
classrooms and, after completion, they launch the units from the boat.
There are many lessons during the build process and then on the boat itself
including boating safety. Their synopsis explains it this way:
Up to 80 students assemble into four-person teams, each receiving
one OpenROV ROV kit. OpenROV takes about 2-3 days to assemble in
a high-intensity engineering workshop that includes planning and running
a micro-expedition in the field and documenting along the way to tell the
story through social media, photography and filmmaking. With every step
of the process thoughtfully documented, teams hand-build their ROVs and
use a 3D printer to self-produce six parts, including a customized front
bezel featuring their team name and logo. The project culminates with
a day at sea to deploy ROVs under the supervision of an accredited marine
biologist and ocean engineer who encourage students to explore, ask their
own questions and seek their own answers.
Skills learned include, collaborative design, technical assembly, acrylic
molding and cement, wiring, soldering, radio-frequency shielding,
service loop, depth scales and measurement, understanding sensors and
function of component, data rendering, underwater navigation, power
management, spatial part design, 3D modeling, coding and expanded
science and engineering vocabulary.
Following the program, each school retains their 3D printer and all ROVs
for ongoing exploration.
Baggarly has contacts and partners in various other realms that will help
with the outreach to schools, grant writing, and program development.
The idea is that participating schools pay nothing and receive a 3-D
Printer, 15 underwater OpenROV kits with cameras, two days with an
accredited marine biologist and ocean engineer who will visit each school
to introduce the program, $1000 for bus fare to/from the marina and one
day aboard the boat to deploy ROVs at sea and conduct guided marine
science. He believes the key to inspiring engagement in kids is to give
them something tactile coupled with a feeling of accomplishment and
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team, a development team,” Baggarly said. “We all work on something
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 MdR to Hawaii....Solo
I
t’s always cool when one of our own sets off on a long voyage
from our shores to some place far away and exotic. It’s a
reminder that even if we don’t choose to take our boats on such
challenging adventures, that’s what they are built to do and
people are out there doing it.
Such is the case this month when four sailors, each in their own boat, will
race one another through the squalls of the open Pacific to the splendor of
beautiful Honolulu Hawaii in a race called The Shaka Challenge organized
by the Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association.
PSSA exists slightly below the radar but they are always staging
interesting and challenging races for shorthanded sailing. They put on the
Guadalupe Island Race every two years, which is a grueling 630-nautical
mile upwind downwind race to Guadalupe Island Mexico and back; and a
bunch of other unique long-distance races.
The Shaka Challenge is their latest and longest. It was born from the
minds of two members who are also Singlehanded Transpac veterans
looking to make the voyage again, but hesitant to do the SHTP because of
the logistics involved with a race that’s situated in San Francisco. There
are substantial added costs with travel, not to mention the difficulty in
attending the various seminars they offer. Yves Vergnolle and Jerome
Sammarcelli also believed a finish line that had more resources for boaters
would be better for sailors that wanted to embark. SHTP finishes in Kauai
which is smaller and less equipped that a place like Honolulu.
“It’s just not convenient,” said Sammarcelli who is now the commodore
of the Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association. “And PSSA has a very
good history of running of running some really great races, so why not put
on our own race? There was no reason why not to.”
Although there are only four boats in the race, considering they just
announced the race late 2017 and how demanding and expensive it is to
sail thousands of miles, it’s an encouraging sign for the future of the race.
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The solo sailors will be out in the ocean for at least a couple of weeks
and they will no doubt have a life changing experience for the effort.
Sammarcelli did his crossing on a 21-foot mini transat boat and remembers
it well. Asked what he expects the the competitors to be impressed by as
they take to a transpacific crossing, he sad:
“The change in wind velocity – the squalls. It’s a tough one because if
you’re not ready for it and you have too much sail area up, things can go
wrong pretty quickly.”
Sammarcelli said it can be just a matter of minutes before a violent 30-40
knot wind descends upon you. Although it doesn’t usually last very long
– it can catch a sleeping sailor off guard.
It’s these types of concerns solo sailors have to be especially mindful of as
they sail completely alone.
In this year’s contest Mathew Harwich will sail his hearty 31-foot
Pacific Seacraft Crealock, Patrice Bonnefoi will ride in the most comfort
in his Beneteau Oceanis 45, although Larry Roberson’s Seawind 1000
catamaran won’t be too bad and Bill Zeal will sail in what might be the
fastest boat in the fleet, a J-33.
Regardless of the vessel, it will be a challenging voyage for all the sailors.
It’s simply not easy to sail over 2,000 miles alone. They leave Marina del
Rey in Early July and if the trades do what they usually do, most of the
fleet should make it in a couple of weeks. It’s possible Harwich might be
out there a little longer but he’s got a rugged boat, so he’ll tough it out.
Sammarcelli is very hopeful and optomistic for the development and
growth of the race moving forward. He says there is a lot of interest in a
course like this and he looks forward to climbing in his own boat the next
time around and mixing it up with other PSSA members who always rise
to these kinds of challenges.
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 Navigation Quiz
Navigation is that heart of sailing but not everyone is up to speed. Here’s a fun little quiz to get a feeling for where you’re at.

1. What is a datum on a nautical chart?

a. A formula used to derive the time it will take to sail a given course.
b. A horizontal line intercepted.
c. A nebulas piece of information that is undefined and in question.
d. A set of reference points.

2. What is “Chart No. 1?”

a. The chart that represents the most easterly of all charts in a given library.
b. A legendary nautical chart that historians recognize as what all future charts were essentially based on.
c. A special document that illustrates and explains every notation found on a NOAA chart.
d. A system NOAA recommends that suggests a sailor should label their most frequently used chart as “Chart No. 1.”

3. What is the “lubber’s line” on a compass?

a. An imaginary line going horizontally across the middle of the compass.
b. A Physical fixe mark on the forward side of the compass bowl.
c. There is no such thing as a “lubber’s line.”
d. The line that exists directly over the 0 on a compass.

4. What is a nautical mile?

a. A nautical mile is the length of one minute of latitude.
b. A nautical mile is 8,232 feet.
c. A nautical mile is the length of one minute of longitude.
d. A nautical mile is the length of one minute of latitude added to one minute of longitude.

5. What is a “fix” in navigational terms?

a. The planned arrival destination.
b. The amount of distance between two waypoints.
c. The navigational process to define a boat’s position.
d. The amount of distance between departure and arrival including all tacks and jibes.

6. “LOP” stands for:

a. Latitude of position.
b. Longitude of position.
c. Length of portion.
d. Line of position.

7. What is a bearing in navigational terms?

a. The direction from you to anything else.
b. The route one takes to arrive at a destination.
c. A bearing is another way of saying “due north.”
d. The completing of a 360-degree circle.

Answers on page 24
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C ATALIN A CU R R E N T S

“Bella”
For
Italian Gardens Cove!
By Bill McNeely
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I
t was seriously late, but pleasantly warm. We’d been sailing all day from Dana Point to Catalina, hard to weather. The day was nice, but there
was a good bit of wind so we’d slogged it hard for a lot of hours. The chop on the water meant I had seriously seasick crew, so I needed to find
someplace calm to bed down for the night. But they had great attitude. Later I’d honestly say of them, “The spirit was very, very willing, even
if the flesh was pretty weak!”

It was a Friday in August, and I had not written Cruising Catalina Island yet. In fact, I was just gaining the knowledge to write it – and let you
avoid my screw-ups! There were no moorings to be had at Avalon or White’s Cove, and I was smart enough to know that anchorage off Avalon was
uncertain at best, and un-calm. There were better spots to drop the hook at the island, and we needed to find one soon. I owed my crew this.

The wind had calmed down a lot, and in the lee of the island, the sea was flat. We were already near White’s Cove, and rather than try to anchor amid
the moorings – I was not sure what was “legal,” so motored gently around Long Point and into the huge cove called Italian Gardens. We saw only one
other boat, and we were 32 ft., so there was lots of room.

The glow of the stars, so bright in the dark and quiet, carried us toward tranquility. We went to the west side of the cove, dropped anchor under the west
ridge in about 45 ft. of water, set a stern anchor just in case, and declared ourselves in for the night.

A peaceful night it was. The morning dawned clear and calm, and we were still one of just two boats in Italian Gardens, secure under a ridge that rises
from a completely undeveloped shoreline, with a gravelly beach straight up to 940 feet, with excellent protection from summer’s more southerly version
of the prevailing westerly. On the bottom, our anchors were tucked into excellent sand. We’d brought everything we needed on board, (thank heaven)
and at last there was some – if not complete – recovery from the past day’s motion sickness, and we could take the dinghy ashore to get our wooziest
some land time.

A breeze and a little ripple did come up later, but our anchors held well, and we managed a nice night of (bland and gentle) food, and soothing music.
Sunday morning we pulled our ground tackle and went home, having enjoyed a real summer wilderness trip to an exotic island.

In helping boaters find their way in Southern Californian, especially Catalina Island, I’ve talked with thousands of boat owners. They’ve invested in
the boat, slip, insurance all that’s needed so they can have a great time cruising the waters of sunny SoCal. But many have headed for Avalon on a July
Saturday looking for a mooring, planning to return on Sunday only to find there were no moorings available. Some would be crushed and frustrated and
wouldn’t try again. You can have a fabulous time on a weekend at Catalina in the summer, but you must understand the mooring situation, know other
options, and plan well. Italian Gardens is a great “other option.” I’ve never heard of it being too full.

While there is a beach, the land rises very steeply and hiking up is impossible. It’s a long ride to the Isthmus or Avalon, so you must bring everything
you need, especially food and drink. There is zero shade on shore, so have an awning on the boat for sun protection. So, while it might not be as
convenient as a mooring at Avalon, Italian Gardens is a great quiet little spot that will keep you safe and happy if you are provisioned correctly. Have
fun this summer!

Bill McNeely is the author of Cruising Catalina Island 2nd Ed., the standard cruising guide for Catalina (it includes several pages of Italian Gardens
coverage). It’s on Amazon – check the reviews. He also “stars” in the videos Cast Off for Catalina and Cast Off for Mexico – PPV or buy from The
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Legacy’s Senior Managing Director Tim O’Brien
Wayfarer Anchorage Reevaluates and Makes Changes
T
his past month the small craft harbor commission
once again heard from the tenants and management
of Legacy Partners who own Wayfarer Apartments
+ Marina. There’s been a fair bit of controversy
surrounding Wayfarer as of late when they, by all
accounts, sent a letter in late April indicating 300
boaters would have to leave by mid July because
of dock replacement construction. The boaters went
bananas because management had promised them earlier that the project
would happen in phases, thereby tenants would not be displaced. A large
contingent of slip tenants attended the last meeting and shared their
grievances on the record, which moved the county into action essentially
admonishing Legacy for how they handled the situation. This month
representatives for Legacy appeared in front of commissioners and county
staff explaining their new approach.
“Since our last meeting and hearing public input, we worked with
department staff and our marina construction company to really drill
down on the logistics of a phasing plan,” said Legacy’s Senior Managing
Director Tim O’Brien. “I’m pleased to come here today and tell you that
we are maintaining a phasing plan and, most importantly, this is a plan that
will provide an opportunity to allow the transfer of all boats that are 35-
feet and under, all floating homes and all permitted live-aboards.”
By “transfer” O’Brien means these boats will have priority and will
be able to stay in the anchorage without having to re-qualify, although
they are mandating tenants provide an in-water survey conducted within
a 24-month time period. Originally, the boaters were going to have to
vacate and reapply as if they were first time applicants. However, this
reconsideration is based on a given tenant’s credible pay history.
Many of the same boaters came to the meeting to voice their relief, albeit
with some follow-up concerns.
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Making
Things
Right
One speaker made the point regarding the required surveys. He said
since it’s mandatory to have insurance for the boat and most insurance
companies require a survey, it is that entity that is taking the risk. So if
there is no real risk to the anchorage, why should there be a required
survey? He pointed out the expense that would happen every two years,
is “ridiculous.”
What isn’t going away or being changed is the fact that once the rebuild
occurs, there will be substantial rate increases. The dreaded “market
value” term was dropped indicating rates will rise from about $15 per foot
to around $22. Liveaboards will also pay an added 5% more than they are
currently paying and Wayfarer tenants will now pay for their own utilities
via individual meters.
This, of course, spoke to broader marina-wide concerns that, bit by bit, the
notion of affordable boating is being dragged out with a tide of “market
value” rhetoric and adherence. Many boaters are uncomfortable with
the driving accepted philosophy of: “well, others get this much, so that’s
how much it cost.” Marina del Rey is public land and has, historically,
been talked about by its stakeholders and founders as a place where Los
Angeles citizens can access the water in an affordable manner.
“Although there’s no rent control in Marina del Rey, but [because] it’s
public land, in all of the marina leases there’s a particular clause called
‘price control,’” said Department of Beaches and harbors Steve Penn
from the planning division. “If anybody believes they are being charged
unreasonable prices, whether that be a service provided, merchandise
being sold or slip fee or apartment rent – they can come to our department
and we’ll do the investigation.”
The good news for these boaters is that it appears Wayfarer management
is interested in following through on what was originally promised and
staging the construction in phases so there will be far fewer displaced
people. For those in float homes and houseboats, it’s tremendously good
news because they were facing serious hardship if Wayfarer decided not
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are going up and the din and inconvenience of
construction in that area will be continuing for a
good amount of time.
“We’re not going to displace anybody,” Tim
O’Brien said to The Mariner in an interview.
“The intent, from my seat, is to not displace
these boaters. I want them there. That’s the most
important thing – that’s what we’re going to
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CFJ Nationals - One for the Kids
By Greg Rutter
A
h, yes, the CFJ sailboat. You’ve dodged them all
over the marina. They’re worthy of respect not just
because, hey, there are kids in them, but because those
kids are part of the future of sailing.
The CFJ has an interesting lineage: In 1955 the Flying
Junior (hence “FJ”) was designed in the Netherlands by Van Essen and
Olympic sailor Conrad Gucher as a training boat for the Flying Dutchman
class; the “Club” version sailed in the US completes the moniker “CFJ”.
Recognized as an International Class in 1960, the boat cemented its place
in high school and college sailing, becoming a boat to help young sailors
transition to more complex boats and now they’re sailing all over the
world.
These little wonders are 13’3” long with a beam of just under 5 feet and
a minimum weight of 260 pounds, slightly smaller than a pro football
player. No trapeze is allowed, but they have an adjustable centerboard
and a non-spherical spinnaker of 80 square feet, about the size of a large
bathing suit. And having a bathing suit is a good idea, since one of the first
skills taught is how to right them after capsizing.
Okay, they can tip over, so what? It’s a controlled learning opportunity.
Minimizing the fear factor is a key purpose of this craft, along with
teaching new skills. It’s a gateway drug to bigger, faster sailing. I talked
with Nick Madigan, President of the CFJ Class Association, who put the
class, and the upcoming National Championship (July 26-29 at Cal YC),
into perspective. He pointed out that the CFJ “allows younger sailors to
have their first big kid experience in racing.” The CFJ is faster, larger
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and slightly more complex than Sabots and Optis, while not being too
complex or powerful. Nick notes:
“They’re a crossover boat, for those not yet ready to sail, say, 29ers.”
They’re affordable for schools and many families. Critically, CFJ’s offer
a bridge from introductory sailing to real competition. This, Madigan
says, is crucial to keeping kids in the sport and getting them hooked on
sailing for life. A considerable number of College All Americans and
current professional sailors have raced this boat. As I said, they’re a
gateway drug.
The CFJ provides another important step in serving as an introduction to
ocean racing and overcoming what can be a bit intimidating. Additionally,
CFJs are often the boat kids get to experience another crewmember for
the first time and learn the lessons of teamwork. Nina Path, who raced
CFJs until going to college recently, said: “They’re a great boat because
they’re easy to learn, and it’s easy for an experienced skipper to teach a
new crewperson”.
On the water, CFJ racers have courses nearly as long as adults get, with
leg lengths of approximately ¾ NM. As Madigan says, the strategy is to
keep them interested, not frustrated and one way to do that is have the
starting line accommodate all boats. For the upcoming Nationals, 50 to
80 competitors are expected, making for a loooong line!
The Nationals will see racers coming from all over California; from
San Francisco to San Diego. Technically this is a regional event, but
considering the talent pool, it is as good as a national competition.
RACING SCE N E
If you want to see the action, you’ll need to get out on the water. If you
haven’t been out for under-18 events, you should see one. It’s inspiring.
A great way to go out is to join the race committee; contact event chairs
Sue Service (service@mednet.ucla.edu) or Marilyn Cassedy (marilyn.
cassedy@gmail.com).
The excitement of a large event will help them get these young
competitors to the next level. Look for today’s CFJ racers in tomorrow’s
America’s Cup.
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In addition to youth sailing programs, women’s sailing represents a
tremendous way to expand our sport and keep it healthy. The WOW-
WAH events provide perhaps the best venue for women to team up,
learn and excel.
Photo courtesy of Nick Madigan
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There are two upcoming WOW events as part of the ongoing Sunset
Series. On July 18 and August 22 boats with female drivers will
compete for a special trophy after each event. These races also provide
a terrific venue for WOW-WAH crews to practice.
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413-3654 4 hp tohatsu 4 stroke
17’ Double Slide Seat 8 hp Nissan 2 stroke
Sculling Rowboat. 30 hp Honda 4 stroke
“All Water” Sculling. It there’s wave action or a chop 50 hp mercury 2-stroke
on the water no problem-this boat is designed to han- 75 hp mercury 2-stroke
dle it. Whitehall Spirit Tango- 3 for sale from 3K- 8.5K. 150 hp mercury 2 strokeC
Call (310)795-5002. Call for prices 310-823-1105
Achilles 8’8”
A very lightly used Achilles Inflatable w/6 HP Tahatsu
Other Stuff
Spinnaker for Catalina 38
OB. Good condition, comes with a storage bag.
In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260
Length 8’8”, Beam 4’8”, Weight 66 lb, Load Capacity
Jib Sail
840 lb, Person 4, Max HP 6. Denise 310-490-9432
Mint condition Doyle headsail. Dimensions: Luff - 52’,
w w w. a c h i l l e s i n f l a t a b l e s . c o m / b o a t m o d e l s /
Leech - 49’, Foot - 16’7”. Costs $3500 new from Doyle
tendersandsportboats/ls/LS4-RU/
Sails. $300 OBO. Call 424-744-6618. I can also email
12-foot CL Caribe RIB
photos of the sail
w/40 hp Suzuki (4 stroke) 310-823-1105
Variety of stuff
Achilles Inflatable
Life jackets, blocks, rope, aluminum tubing, sails,
9’ Achilles - 310 823-1105
hardware......a shop full of used stuff, even abalone
Outboards/Engines irons. For sale: cheap. Was going to call myself
Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-Stroke Outboard “Mini- minies” Call first to make sure I’m around. Mike
Long shaft, electric start, remote control, prop Leneman- Multi Marine. 310-821-6762
included. Powered 30’ sailboat. $1,000. Call Ralph Oil Painting Marina del Rey
310 462-6863 8x10 original oil painting of yacht sailing out, MdR
Various outboards background, great detail and color. Must see. $150.
9.8 hp XL Tohatsu $1,500 Jerry-(310)-306-0988-jerome999@ca.rr.com
15 hp Yamaha $1,500 Oil Painting Catalina Island
15 hp Nissan $1,500 16x20 original oil painting of Avalon Bay,
9.9 Tohatsu 2 stroke $600 above and below water. City, dolphins, fish, must see.
9.9 Honda $1,300 $600.Jerry-(310)-306-0988 - jerome999@ca.rr.com
2 hp Suzuki 2 stroke $300 Help Wanted
3.5 Mercury $650 Marketing/Sales Assistant
3.5 Mercury $700 Long Established Hi End Beverly Hills Men’s Custom
2 hp Honda $600 Clothier seeks a service oriented hi end clothing ex-
3.5 Tohatsu $650 perienced person as a personal marketing and sales
310-822-8618 assistant for a broad range of in shop duties, client
6 HP Johnson phone contact, in shop sales, display, service, pref-
2 cyl. 2 cycle Long Shaft with larger dia. lower pitch erably with some basic mac computer and graphics
prop, better for sailboat. For external tank. Reduced skills for setting up and sending email constant con-
$550 OBO. 310 710-9195 tact marketing promotions, etc. Full time, Salary plus
3.5 HP Mercury commission. Long term career opportunity. Send Re-
4 cycle long shaft. Run only 4 hrs. Cost $1200 Re- sume to greg@gregchapman.com.
duced $700 OBO. 310 710-9195 Marina Del Rey Waterbus is Hiring
3.5 HP Johnson We are seeking a seasonal Captain for our 2018
2 cycle short shaft, run only 10 hours since rebuilt Marina del Rey Waterbus Season. Qualified candi-
(new piston, rings, impeller, etc.) and repaint. Re- dates will need a minimum of USCG 50 Ton License
duced $500 OBO. Call 310 710-9195 or Higher. Our Captains have heavy public contact
Suzuki 200 HP
therefore we are looking for individuals who take pride
Long shaft (two of them). App. 1987, like new, only 50
in their appearance and have superb guest service,
hrs. Asking $2000 each. 310-822-0417
and communication skills. A flexible schedule is a
 must. Schedules include evenings, weekends and
holidays. Candidates need to be available Thursday
through Sunday from middle June through early
September. To apply you must fill out an application
on our website. Once we have the online applica-
tion Captain Chuck Myers will be calling to set up an
interview. TO APPLY: Please visit www.Hornblower.
com or Call Chuck Myers at 310-529-0808
Dock Attendants
To sell tickets and secure boats. Water taxi. Call
Chuck Myers at 310-529-0808
Donate Boats
Looking for Boat Donation for
Marine Mammal Research
The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
many benefits to donating your boat. Please email
csaylan@earthlink.net..www.oceanconservation.
org
Cash For Your Boat !
Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930
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
Services
Los Angeles Powerboat Academy
Certification - Lessons -Close Quarters – Docking –
Anchoring & Mooring 310 882-1037
www.yachts4fun.com
Stereo Installation
Stereos, speakers, sound system installation. 27
years experience in mobile electronics. With a bs
degree in ee. Sales/service. Call serge (818)312- Custom Yacht Carpentry by
T he Master’s Vessel
6575
Yacht delivery/Instruction
Ex USCG, 5 yes Vessel Assist/ Sea Tow Captain.
Paul Heiderich 310 712 2550
Splicing Services
The old Ships Store may be gone, but I’m back! Call Repairs
Denny at (310)422-1453. Tom Blada Restorations
“Low Cost” Boat Documentation Complete Woodshop
Cell- 310-420-0619
Mdrdoc@Mail.Com All Types
Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs Shop- 310-320-9022
of Woodworking
New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water
repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242
USCG Licensed 100-ton 35 Years of Woodworking Experience
Master Captain
Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,
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