The

Mariner
Issue #186
August 2018

The Ocean Issue

Is Santa Monica Bat a Great White Shark Nursing
Ground?
Keeping Local Reefs Healthy
Dolphin Research Resumes in the Bay
Tons more!

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

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 FROM THE EDITOR
The Mariner is I H av e S e e n T hi n g s
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
I am a boater—a sailor to be specific. As such I to be, they couldn’t hear it over the motor. Once
have seen things, things that others don’t know again though, these people looked very happy.
Columnists
the like of… I have seen a pelican stuck in a chain link fence.
Bill McNeely
His beak was through one of the little holes and
Greg Rutter
I have stared into the blank vacant look of a PWC he was stymied. I know this doesn’t have much to
rider who was just about to scream “wooo!” and do with boating but c’mon man, just back up and
For advertising rates and known, in my heart, he knew nothing about rules you’re free.
Information contact or laws or protocols. But this man was happy.
310-397-1887 I have seen, more than once, one man argue with
email I have stared into the soul of a person who was another man and push him off the dock. It’s an
editor@marinermagazine.com wearing a PFD (one of those cheap ones) and option and people use it.
knew they might enjoy boating if they weren’t
Mailing address wearing the ugliest garment ever created, colored I have seen a naked man crying in a dinghy at
P.O. Box 9403 bright orange. They telepathically cried to me, night. No, it wasn’t me and it wasn’t anything to
“don’t see me! This is not who I am!” do with me, but I did ask why are you crying. I
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
should have just gone to bed…
I have felt the wrath of a man who just bought
The Mariner appears on the last
a new powerboat and shot me daggers because I have seen a woman in a long dress step off the
Friday of every month. I wouldn’t yield for him as I sailed across the dock into the water and stare at me as if I were
channel. Later he would find sailors have the right the weird one.
This issue of way but it would be years.
July 27 - August 31 Happy August folks—go out there, you won’t
I have felt an 8.9 earthquake in my boat at the regret it.
dock when someone created a wake so large that
you could surf a bottom turn on it. I went to say
slow down but the music was too loud—it had Thanks for picking it up!

Important WHAT’S INSIDE

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

Dolphin Research 10
n M
arina del Rey
Long running marine mammal research resumes
Sheriff:
Healthy Reefs Healthy World 12
310-482-6000 Reefcheck keeps reefs healthy
n L os Angeles County
Great Whites in the Bay 16
Lifeguard: El Porto Shark is keeping track of whites in the bay
310-577-5700
Catalina Currents - Rippers Cove 18
n V
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800-399-1921
On the Record 20
n M
arine Life Rescue Fish Politics
800-39WHALE Racing - Star power 22
By Greg Rutter
Fluke ain't no fluke 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 28
Marina Movie Nights
Dirty Dancing
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. 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!
Location address 13650 Mindanao Way – more
info call 424-526-7900
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
July 29
Killer Rides Car Show Series
Killer Shrimp Restaurant and Bar’s annual
summer car show series is back! Make this part
of your Sunday Funday tradition. Classics, hot
rods, exotics, and motorcycles are on display in
the parking lot. Free to show, free to attend. 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 29
Sunday Boathouse
The Marina del Rey Hotel annually offers a
summertime series of Sunday pool parties (open
to the public). Come for DJ entertainment,
themed events, and poolside bites and libations.
No cover charge! Advance reservations strongly
recommended for Cabanas and VIP lounge
seating. Please call (310) 301-1000 or email us
for additional details, pricing, or to reserve your
space!
July 29
Fisherman's Village Concerts
Break out your dancing shoes! Enjoy free
concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at
Fisherman’s Village, 2-5 p.m. 13737 Fiji.
August 4
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
Head to County Parking Lot 11 (Via Marina
@ Panay Way) every Saturday for farm-fresh
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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. – 2 p.m..
August 4
Summer Concerts In The Park
Cat Power (Alt Rock)
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 10:00 p.m.
More info call 424-526-7910, or email info@
bh.lacounty.gov
August 9
"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
August 9
Summer Concerts In The Park
Katharine Mcphee
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 10:00 p.m.
More info call 424-526-7910, or email info@
bh.lacounty.gov
August 11
Marina Movie Nights - Grease
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. 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!
Location address 13650 Mindanao Way – more
info call 424-526-7900.
August 18
Summer Concerts In The Park
X (Rock)
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. More info call 424-526-
7910, or email info@bh.lacounty.gov
August 18
The Catalina Island
Concert Series:
The Xceptional Tribute to Abba
The Catalina Island Concert Series, featuring
The Xceptional Tribute to Abba. Free & Family-
Friendly. Concert begins at 8pm, Beer Garden
opens at 6:30pm. Join us on Wrigley Stage on
the waterfront. More info 310-510-1520.
August 23
Summer Concerts In The Park
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South
Pacific
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. More info call 424-526-
7910, or email info@bh.lacounty.gov
August 26
Sunday Boathouse
The Marina del Rey Hotel annually offers a
summertime series of Sunday pool parties (open
to the public). Come for DJ entertainment,
themed events, and poolside bites and libations.
No cover charge! Advance reservations strongly
recommended for Cabanas and VIP lounge
seating. Please call (310) 301-1000 or email us
for additional details, pricing, or to reserve your
space!
August 26
Killer Rides Car Show Series
Killer Shrimp Restaurant and Bar’s annual
summer car show series is back! Make this part
of your Sunday Funday tradition. Classics, hot
rods, exotics, and motorcycles are on display in
the parking lot. Free to show, free to attend. 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
August 26
Champion Paddle
Join Team TBG at this monthly event that
honors breast cancer survivors and supports
newly afflicted patients. The 90-minute group
paddle departs from Marina “Mother’s” Beach.
Discounted rentals for participants available
from Pro SUP Shop. 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
More info go to teamtbg.com.
September 1
Jimmy Walker “Buffalo Chip” Toss
 at Two Harbors
Come test your athletic skills and compete for
the furthest toss at our 32nd Annual Buffalo
Chip Toss. Choose your chip wisely! Prizes
will be awarded for the furthest throws. All
chips will be provided for the event. For more
info call 310-510-4215.
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
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Santa Monica Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
Windjammers Yacht Club jeannecro@gmail.com
We invite members, guests, and prospective Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
members to join us for cocktails, food, live Attention sailors, singles and married couples.
music, dancing and fun every Friday from 7 Single Mariners of Marina del Rey invites you
p.m. to 10 p.m.—$3 draft beer and $3 house for a dinner and a day sail. Join us on the first
wine and food specials (food served at 5:00). and third Thursdays of each month at 7ish for a
No reservations needed. This is a great way to meet and greet social hour followed by dinner
end your day on the water, or just to wind down and a meeting. The goal of the club is to meet
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock new people that have an interest in sailing or
bands are here for entertainment. We are located want to learn about ocean going sailing. We are
at 13589 Mindanao Way (310) 827-7692. Please a FUN social club built around weekend sailing
visit our website at smwyc.org for activities, on the bay. We match skippers with crew for a
membership details, racing, events, directions, fun day of sailing. If you are a skipper and would
and more. like to host our members or have an interest in
Women’s Sailing Association of teaching sailing then this is the club for you. The
Santa Monica Bay meetings are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Club. There is a $7.00 charge for dinner or to
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting, Marina Del Rey, there is plenty of free parking
held at 7:00 p.m., is preceded by a social hour at the club. For additional information contact
at 6:00, and a light dinner is served. Each Single Mariners Commodore, Alan Rock at
meeting features a guest speaker discussing alanrock1@gmail.com, 310-721-2825 or visit
their adventures and achievements that begins the website www.singlemariners.net. Looking
at 7:45. Please RSVP to rsvp@wsasmb. WSA forward to meeting you in the near future and
invites boaters of all skill levels to join. Its lets go sailing!
programs, include day sails, seminars, parties,
and cruises including destinations such as King
Harbor, Catalina and the northern Channel To list a coming event (for free!)
Islands, For membership information contact email editor@marinermagazine.com
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 Don’t Sit
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to Still!
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
A DV ERT IS E !
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
Let ‘em Know
we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks You’re Out There
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
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
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after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
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D e a l i n g W ith M o l d
The Mariner has a new advertiser and while we don’t always do spotlights like this, we thought this product/service, if it’s effective, is something
many of us could really use—a means to get rid of gross mold on pour boats. Here are a few aspects about mold that the owner sent over that were
illuminating. Their ad is on pg 13.

What I didn’t know about mold?

1) Mold is a master at hiding in places where its gases can collect and be expelled so you may never find the source(s).
2) Mold is a constant onboard battle.
3) Mold spores loft invisibly in the air. The more you air them - the more you disturb their gas beds, which in turn launches more spores into the air.
4) In fact, everything carried on the breeze—seemingly benign things like yeast, cooking seasonings or sometimes other peoples toxic mold mixes
with the moisture held in your boat and breed more toxic mold beds.
5) If it’s musty, it’s moldy.

Best tips:

1) Recognize these symptom when onboard your boat; musty smell, headaches, fatigue, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, runny eyes or nose, joint
pain, excessive scratching in pets, hair loss, excessive licking, lethargy and lost appetite.
2) Use a UV flashlight to inspect your boat from top to bottom. If it glows—it grows.
3) Boats lack insulation and hold-in moisture. Monitor your interior air moisture levels. If it’s over 55%—run a dehumidifier.
4) Be certain your boat isn’t making you sick! Get a DIY mold test; available at most “home & hardware” stores for under $20.00
5) Finally, if you find mold protect yourself—wear a facemask/gloves when removing it and clean with vinegar, not bleach.

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"M o th e r ' s B e a c h " O f f i c i a l ly R e o p e n s O c e a n L itt e r L e g is l ati o n

SACRAMENTO — California’s Fish and

Game Commission (FGC) took a significant
step toward addressing ocean litter by endorsing
Ocean Protection Council’s document on
combating and preventing ocean litter.

The 2008 strategy, for example, was agency

focused, limited to lost fishing gear reporting
and deposit programs, and did not mention
aquaculture gear.

The 2018 update broadens the strategy’s

focus and agency participation. There is an
expanded focus on fishing gear and inclusion
of aquaculture gear in the updated strategy,
according to Wyer staff.

Through the years Marina Beach, more commonly known as Mother's Beach, has been the subject “The 2008 strategy was specifically geared only
of many a speculation as it pertains to redevelopment. At one point there was talk of it being the site toward actions the agency could take to address
for a giant hotel and the rumor of condos was ever-circling, but the decision was made to keep it ocean litter,” Wyer told commissioners. “In
basically the same. The new and improved Mother's Beach has a wider walkway, better bathrooms contrast, the 2018 document is geared toward a
and is generally spruced up after a nine month construction. Supervisor Janice Hahn spoke at wide variety of organizations taking on actions
the ribbon cutting saying: "Mother's Beach is back, better than ever. The new picnic shelters are to address this problem.”
beautiful, the landscaping and new design is gorgeous. The brand new grills and picnic tables are
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 Photo Pat Reynolds

The Importance of Dolphin Research

Dr. Maddalena Bearzi continues one of the few long-term continuous

investigations of marine mammals in the world, here in Santa Monica Bay

A
By Pat Reynolds

lmost since The Mariner published its first issue, work in the field—and they were back to collecting data and contributing
Dr. Maddalena Bearzi, founder of the Ocean to the intellectual tapestry that is marine biology. But that ended as well
Conservation Society rooted in Marina del Rey, while they searched again for grants. Such is the life of a scientist.
has been a source we’ve sited again and again. Dr.
Bearzi is an acclaimed author, lecturer, researcher Recently, Dr. Bearzi dropped me an email and said, “I have finally got
and expert on marine mammals, particularly those some funding and started research off Los Angeles again.” She went on
who reside in the Santa Monica Bay. Through the to say that, while that’s good news, the less than good news is they need
years, I’ve had reason to reach out to Ms. Bearzi for stories about what she a better boat to do the work as best as they can. Currently, she is keeping
and the OCS have going on but she’s also helped with quick fact checks her eyes and ears open to upgrade to a boat that can handle the lab aspects
and photo identification of photographs I’ve taken. She has always been but most importantly keep up with the dolphins she tracks and monitors.
generous and helpful to The Mariner, but above all, accurate, informative
and passionate about her work with these animals that she cares so “The overall goal of this research project conducted by the Ocean
much about. Conservation Society research team is to continue the ongoing monitoring
of bottlenose dolphins and other marine mammals present in the inshore
As we kept in touch, I’d learn about when her research was in full swing waters of Santa Monica Bay, California,” Bearzi said of what the work is
and when it was stalled due to a lack of funding. When I first met her, she all about. “Cetaceans are flagship species meaning conservation measures
and her team were doing research from a donated 50-foot boat, working aimed at mitigating threats to them are expected to result in protection for
diligently on a study that analyzed how California sea lions and dolphins entire communities of organisms, as well as the ecosystem itself. For over
interact and cooperate with each other when hunting/feeding; something two decades, we have stressed the significance of monitoring cetaceans—
that hadn't yet been studied. and marine mammals in general —in Santa Monica Bay, particularly in
view of the recently established Marine Protected Areas, and with the hope
I always thought what Maddalena was doing was fascinating so I of a further expansion of these regions for better protection of cetaceans
remember being especially saddened the first time I heard that her funding and other marine species.”
had dried up and her work would be stalled. The boat was sold because it
was too expensive to store and maintain while they tried to hustle up more At this point, OCS is the only organization conducting long-term, year-
funding. I came to learn that this is what often happens when it comes to round research on cetaceans and pinnipeds off Los Angeles, California and
scientific research—important work lives and dies with an organization’s their research data set encompasses almost two decades of information
ability to find money. So, after a while, OCS was back on the water in a making it among the few long-term continuous investigations on marine
different donated boat—a power boat that had plenty of room for scientific mammals existing worldwide.
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They are focused on marine mammal scientific
studies that have a measurable conservation impact
and they utilize the research they collect as the
basis for educational outreach programs pointed at
local stakeholders as well as the general public.

“We use scientific data to bring policy changes

and raise public awareness,” Bearzi said. “Our
main study area is the Southern California Bight
but some of our educational and research studies
comprise the entire California coastline waters and
beyond.”

The research done by OCS has informed scientists

around the world about the effects of marine
mammals living so close to an urban area. The
research team has found that bottlenose dolphins
from this area were found carrying skin diseases
and body malformations. The presence of skin
diseases on dolphins, which in recent years is
becoming more evident worldwide, appear to be itself,” Bearzi said. “For over two decades, we have stressed the
correlated to poor water quality and presence of contaminants. These significance of monitoring cetaceans—and marine mammals in general.”
sorts of discoveries provide data on animal health, but also shed light on
implications to human health as the diseases can be transmitted between OCS is currently looking for donors interested in helping to support
marine mammals and humans. on-the-water research. For more information about their current
research, please check www.oceanconservation.org and to donate or
“Cetaceans are what’s known as ‘flagship species’ meaning conservation help in any way contact mbearzi@oceanconservation.org or call us at
measures aimed at mitigating threats to them are expected to result in 310-822.5205.
protection for entire communities of organisms, as well as the ecosystem

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Healthy Reefs Healthy World

M
ore and more the term "citizen scientists" gets bandied about in the world of science and research. It's centered around the idea
that since collecting data and samples is at the core of all research, why not get as many people as possible participating in
that important aspect of the process. In many studies, finances and man power are at a minimum so reaching out to volunteers
or people already in a given environment can make a world of difference in productivity. A shining example of this is an
organization based here in Los Angeles called Reefcheck, that monitors and surveys the rocky reefs of California and also reefs
around the world. According to their website, Reefcheck employs "thousands of citizen scientist divers who volunteer to survey
the health of coral reefs around the world, and rocky reef ecosystems along the entire coast of California to improve the management of these critically
important natural resources."

It's incredibly impressive what this organization has going. They have what seems like a never ending list of publications that indicate how their findings
have been utilized by the greater scientific community. Their website is absolutely packed with evidence of how prolific and substantial the organization
is. Since the first Reef Check coral reef monitoring survey in 1997, almost 10,000 surveys have been completed by Reef Check EcoDivers in over 95
countries and territories from L.A. to China, Iran to New Zealand and so many stops in between.

According to NOAA Coral reefs support more species per unit area than any other marine environment, including about 4,000 species of fish, 800
species of hard corals and hundreds of other species. Scientists estimate that there may be another 1 to 8 million undiscovered species of organisms
living in and around reefs. So, obviously, unhealthy reefs have a very serious and costly ripple effect (if you'll forgive the pun) for all of our health
and sustainability.

NOAA goes on to say: "Many drugs are now being developed from coral reef animals and plants as possible cures for cancer, arthritis, human bacterial
infections, viruses, and other diseases and healthy reefs contribute to local economies through tourism. Diving tours, fishing trips, hotels, restaurants,
and other businesses based near reef systems provide millions of jobs and contribute billions of dollars all over the world. Recent studies show that
millions of people visit coral reefs in the Florida Keys every year. These reefs alone are estimated to have an asset value of $7.6 billion."

Reefcheck has an army of volunteer divers and other ocean lovers that they train to help restore and protect reefs. According to their information, their
volunteers are divers, fishermen, kayakers, surfers, boaters, and a wide range of Californians who take a proactive role in making sure that our near
shore ecosystems are healthy and well managed."

The organization is always looking for volunteers to pitch in. They have an open call for marine scientists, dive professionals, recreational divers,
community organizers, PR, media, freelancers, students and photographers.

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Great White Sharks
of Santa Monica Bay
T
here’s something about boating on an ocean,
rather than a lake or some other inland waterway,
that is just a bit more awesome; awesome in
the truest sense of the word—“impressive,
daunting, inspiring great admiration.” Every
time we see a dolphin break the surface and
dive back down, it’s hard not to wonder what he
sees. It’s a teeming world of animals and plants
and terrain and activity and so so vast.
One of the stars of that world, from a very human perspective, is of course,
the great white shark. They’re on TV, they look ancient and modern all at
the same time and…they can kill us. We know that because they have,
but that’s the thing…so much has been made of that particular aspect of
sharks, particularly great whites. Just as every dolphin isn’t looking to join
you for a spot of wine and cheese because they have biologically rendered
perma-smiles, sharks aren’t murderous relentless killing machines because
they look the way they do. Yes, they are apex predators but humans aren’t
part of their food chain and that’s a relevant fact. There’s nary an incident
that isn’t a case of mistaken identity.
There’s very few shark attacks [around here],” said local shark scientist
Apryl Boyle who founded the El Porto Shark project which collects and
analyzes data for the protection and conservation of sharks. “In the last
100 years sharks killed around 50 or so people and humans kill around
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Photo by courtesy of Apryl Boyle
11,000 sharks every hour.” On the project site it states people are more
likely to be killed by a vending machine, coconut, or a cow than by
a shark. 
Boyle, who is also the Associate Director of Aquarium Operations at Heal
the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, started the project in response to
a some news reporting that called the area of El Porto in El Segundo
“shark infested” in the summer of 2013. Local surfers had spoken and
spread the word about seeing quite a few small great whites, which is
actually quite common here in Santa Monica Bay, but local TV stations
found out about it and spun it in a sensational way. Boyle and some like-
minded conservationists started it as a side project to “replace fear with
facts” and create awareness that sharks are not ruthless menaces out to
harm beach-goers, but rather valuable pillars of the marine ecosystem.
“I started the project as an awareness campaign to protect sharks,” she
said. “Then I came upon a lot of data that hadn’t been aggregated and it’s
kind of important to know their numbers, especially globally. There’s 80%
fewer white sharks than when the movie Jaws came out.”
She is also eager to point out that like the wolves of Yellowstone who,
when re-assimilated back into the habitat, revolutionized the environment,
sharks fulfill the same role. Unfortunately, China’s multibillion dollar
industry of shark fin soup is killing 100,000 million sharks a year
according to ecowatch.com.
Boyle and other marine scientists believe the southern California coast,
including Santa Monica Bay, is a great white nursery based on the amount
of juvenile sharks that are spotted. She says its diverse ecosystem supplies Shark Attack Facts
them with, among other things, their favorite food, stingrays.

Interestingly, although there are ample food supplies in the form of 49.7% Surfing
a healthy sea lion population, large great whites are not commonly seen 8.8% SUP
in this area. Boyle says these bigger fish typically like colder darker 8.7% Observing
deeper water. 4.4% Walking
3.4% Fishing
She encourages boaters to keep an eye out for sharks and if sighted try
2.9% Swimming
and remember or write down all of the surrounding circumstances: time of
2.6% Kayaking
day, date, size, weight, color, location, water temperature, depth, weather
conditions, what you were doing, notable characteristics and whatever 2.3% Scuba
else seems pertinent. 1.5% Boating
15.6% Other
“A lot of great data comes from surfers, beach-goers, divers, fishermen,
sailors—all types of mariners,” Boyle says. “People that spend a lot of
time around the water and on the beach, whether or not they know it, are Activities When Shark Sightings Are Reported
citizen scientists and they have valuable information that can contribute
to scientific data. I try to activate all these different groups and encourage Considering that tens of thousands of people come in close
them to weigh in—it’s time for everyone to take science back, everyone contact with sharks each year while swimming, surfing, or

can help.” boating, the number of shark attacks is negligible. In 2014,

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C ATALIN A CU R R E N T S
Rippers Cove:
A Great Alternative
a Mooring
By Bill McNeely
I
“The Island Guy!”
t was black-out dark at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, and I was completely
alert and awake on the boat. The wind had been building, but now
it was seriously screaming, and making chop in the anchorage.
Then there was a sudden gust, and I felt one mighty tug on our
anchors—and the boat froze in position. We’d done one of our
great anchorage jobs, fore and aft, but this was the real test, and
we passed. Then came the rain, pounding down in sheets in the darkness,
through the howling wind, and I thought of the kids with their canoes on
the beach. I stuck my head up to check other boats in the cove. And as I
did, I wondered what would come next, and how some things just are not
part of The Plan.
A long weekend in August in warm, sunny Southern California meant
we were ready for Catalina Island. My crew included a couple veterans,
a couple first-timers, and me. We had a great 38-foot sailboat, well-
equipped and ready to cruise. We had loaded provisions, gear, and music,
and were off for the island.
Leaving Friday morning, we knew Avalon would be packed, and we
would not get a mooring. Even all the Isthmus coves would be full. And
we wanted a different experience—one where we were on our own semi-
undiscovered Pacific island, in a state of total de-compression.
One of our crew had heard about Ripper’s Cove, a western anchorage spot
on the mainland side, with zero on-shore development—but good beaches
and decent snorkeling, and a genuine “away from it all” feel. Out came the
charts. Ripper’s was our “Plan A” destination.
On NOAA chart 18757, Ripper’s Cove is well-marked, about 3 miles
east of Blue Cavern Point at the Isthmus, just east of Empire Landing,
and about 2 miles west of Little Gibralter on the mainland-side shore
of Catalina.
Expect nothing on shore at Ripper’s. It’s where the Valley of Ollas—the
native peoples’ soapstone bowl quarry—meets the ocean. A rock outcrop
divides two beaches, and a bit of reef on the west side helps shelter the
cove. The bottom is excellent holding sand (as we learned), and with fore-
and-aft anchors, there’s room for 8 to 10 boats. You swim to shore, or
beach your dinghy.
Friday afternoon, we carefully set both anchors and got into “island
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to
mode.” Gorgeous sunshine and warm (for Catalina) water made for great
snorkeling, some dinking, and serious relaxation. We had an easy dinner
and plenty of snacks and drinks. We were set.
Prudent sailors, we’d checked the weather. It was good, but a Pacific
hurricane off Mexico was weakening in cooler waters, and there was
a chance—a small chance—we’d see a bit of rain and wind from it.
Saturday looked even better than Friday. The land slopes up gently at
Ripper’s, so we hiked up to the ridge above the cove. About noon, a dozen
or so canoes paddled in from the east. Mostly two-person affairs, there
were two larger boats with supplies, and all teenaged females. The Girl
Scout “canoe unit,” they’d paddled from their camp at White’s Landing.
They beached their fleet, set up camp, and wanted to sleep under the stars
on the beach at Ripper’s that night.
That night, dinner was from the boat BBQ, and we played music, told
stories, and were ready to sleep soundly. And we did. Till about 4:30 a.m.
Then the storm arrived.
“Does this mast have lightning rod protection?” someone asked about 5
a.m. “I hope so,” I said, “but don’t stand too close.” The canoe unit ashore
—wow! In the cockpit, hanging on tight, I saw none of our neighbors were
dragging. Forty knots or so showed on the wind gauge. We did not budge.
By 9 a.m., the storm had blown through completely, the skies were clear,
and the sun was out again. We saw the canoe unit pack up ashore, and
shove off for White’s Cove about 10, all smiles. I had to admire their skill,
seamanship, and courage. About 11, we weighed anchors—they were well
dug in—and headed home.
Some trips are more exciting than others. I always feel secure and happy
at Ripper’s Cove, and hope you will, too.
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 Sailing Channel – www.thesailingchannel.tv. E-mail him:
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O N TH E R E COR D
Fish Politics!
Legislation introduced to create more separation between commercial and recreational fishing
For the fishermen in the house – this is an act that
may well become law. According to an assment
by the people at BOATUS: “The intention of the
Modern Fish Act is to make a clearer distinction
between recreational and commercial fishing,
because recreational anglers take only about 2
percent of the nation's fish stocks. The idea is
that proper management could lead to longer
seasons for recreational fishermen.”
This is the act in its dry and naked form with
a bit of editing to make it digestible. We’ve
omitted the first section because it was just too
dry and too naked…
Modernizing Recreational Fisheries
Management Act of 2017 Section by Section
TITLE I – CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT
Sec. 102. Alternative Management
This section would clarify that NOAA Fisheries
can implement alternative management
approaches. Recreational and commercial
fishing are fundamentally different activities
that require different management approaches.
State fishery managers use different
management approaches for recreational and
commercial sectors. NOAA Fisheries does not,
however. NOAA Fisheries manages recreational
fisheries the same way as commercial fisheries-
-by setting a poundage-based quota at or near
maximum sustainable yield and attempting
to enforce it in real time. While this may be
an ideal management strategy for commercial
fishing, where harvesting the maximum biomass
is desired, it is not an effective management tool
for many saltwater recreational fisheries.
Sec. 103. Limited Access Privilege Programs in
Mixed-Use Fisheries
This section would help address concerns with
limited access privilege programs (LAPPs),
or catch shares, in mixed-use fisheries.
LAPPs are intended to reduce capacity and
participation in a fishery. While this model has
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applicability in purely commercial fisheries, it
has created significant user conflicts in fisheries
pursued by both recreational and commercial
fishermen. LAPPs remove flexibility to manage
resources according to changing economic and
demographic factors, and present an often-
insurmountable obstacle to managing marine
resources to their highest and best use for the
public which ultimately owns those resources.
Sec. 104. Rebuilding Fishery Stock Timelines
This section would allow for modest flexibility
in setting rebuilding time frames by offering
a science-based alternative to the arbitrary
10-year rebuilding timeframe. Proposed
modifications would also afford statutory
consistency with recent revisions to National
Standard 1 Guidelines. When NOAA Fisheries
sets the length of time to rebuild a depleted
fishery, it also sets the pace at which a specific
stock size must meet its rebuilding target.
Yet, the speed at which a stock can rebuild is
often unpredictable and influenced by factors
outside of fishing. Even minor flexibility with
rebuilding timeframes provides anglers with
greater opportunities to access rebuilding fish
stocks while still meeting conservation goals.
Flexibility with rebuilding also helps minimize
the negative impacts when rebuilding time
frames or rebuilding targets are set using poor
science.
Sec. 105. Annual Catch Limits
These revisions would provide flexibility with
the application of annual catch limits (ACLs),
which, as implemented by NOAA Fisheries,
have created challenges with many recreational
fisheries to largely to a lack of available data.
The application of ACLs when biological and/
or harvest data are limited makes it extremely
difficult to set reasonable regulations and has a
negative and unfair impact on the recreational
sector. MSA currently requires an ACL for
every species regardless of whether there is
good science or an adequate monitoring system
in place to support the catch limit. This section
would provide modest but important exemptions
for ACLs to better align this requirement with
available recreational data.
Sec. 106. Exempted Fishing Permits
These revisions will establish specific criteria to
evaluate permit applications and formalize an
expanded review process that requires greater
regional stakeholder input on the merits of
each permit application. The exempted fishing
permit process was originally intended to
allow researchers and fishermen to test gear
modifications and fishing practices outside of
regulations in place to manage certain stocks
of fish. EFPs can enact programs that run
multiple years and have significant impacts to
the management regime of an entire fishery, and
yet the permits need only approval by a single
entity - NOAA Fisheries - to be enacted. In
recent years, the EFP process has been misused
as a mechanism to simply circumvent Council
process and/or public opposition to controversial
measures that benefit a certain sector or even
select individuals within a certain sector.
TITLE II – RECREATION FISHERY
INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND
DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 201. Cooperative Data Collection
This section would require the Secretary of
Commerce, in consultation with the science
and statistical committees of the regional
councils and the marine fisheries commissions,
to submit a report to the relevant congressional
committees on facilitating greater incorporation
of data, analysis, stock assessments, and surveys
from state agencies and nongovernmental
sources such as fishermen, fishing communities
and research institutions. Cooperative data
collection will help improve the accuracy of
fish stock information and data collection and
analysis by incorporating data collected by
anglers themselves into fisheries management
decisions.
Sec. 202. Recreational Data Collection
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 Photo by Pat Reynolds
Legendary sailor Paul Cayard and son sailing in the King of Spain race in the Santa Monica Bay.
Star Power!
By Greg Rutter
P
Picture this: A huge fleet of one-design boats with
classic lines and giant mainsails. A regatta international
in scope, with a century of history backing it and world-
class competitors on the water. Put them together and
you have the Star North American Championships,
August 14-19, this summer’s big deal of small boats.
You’ve probably seen the Stars on the water, looking overpowered on
the way out and with exhausted crew on the way back in. Designed in
1910 by Francis Sweisguth (don’t try saying it, they’ll think you’ve been
drinking), the Star quickly became popular as a two-crew racer; over
8,400 have been built. By 1932 it was an Olympic class boat where it
remained for 80 years. Although World War II stopped the Olympics it
couldn’t stop the Star World Championships from being held.
Talk about Star power: The list of Olympic and World Champions in this
class reads like sailing’s Hall of Fame: Skip Etchells, Lowell North, Paul
Elvstrom, Bill Buchan, Tom Blackaller, Dennis Conner, Buddy Melges,
Paul Cayard, Eric Doyle, Iain Percy, George Szabo. Want more? Try
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President John F. Kennedy, who was Nantucket Sound Star Champion
in 1936.
This is a physical boat with strict weight limitations for the boat and crew.
I was sweating by the time I’d heard the conditioning regimen crews go
through: core work, rowing, aerobic workout, weights, lunges, squats.
When you see how they hike out, you’ll know why they train so hard. And
the boat can be a bit intimidating. In most boats you can crash-gybe and
get away with it. No so in the Star; one bad gybe can break the 31-foot
mast.
This year the North Americans will again have the best of the class
participating, plus some new faces. I asked regatta chair Monica Antola of
California Yacht Club about the event. She pointed out that, “The winner
earns the right to put a silver star on their sails, giving them bragging
rights for life.”
But that’s not the only reason, of course. Monica said the most exciting
part is, “The opportunity to race against the ‘best of the best’ in tight,
RACING SCE N E
action packed competition. Yacht racing at this level brings everyone’s
game up.” And racers had better bring their A-game, as over 50 racers
are expected.
That thought came through clearly from the competitors I spoke with.
Greg Smith, who along with skipper Julian Soto are making their debut
in the class. Both are experienced sailors, but have just recently begun
racing in Stars. “It’s a sexy boat,” Smith said, and as for competition,
“It’s gonna be heavy.”
The fleet is deep with talent and many of these skippers know how to
make their boat go fast.
“Guys like George Szabo,” Smith said. “He seems to have another
gear.”
Smith notes that although the fleet is ultra competitive the top sailors
are very helpful to others in the fleet, and sharing knowledge is part
of the community ethic. Although Smith characterizes his crewman
Julian as a hotshot Laser sailor with Olympic ambitions, he is under no
illusions about how tough this regatta will be
“The opportunity to be on the racecourse with world champions is just
so cool. If we finish in the top half it will be a huge victory.”
Marina del Rey has had its fair share of star power for sure. Cal Yacht
Club’s Hal Haenel won silver in the 1988 Olympic games and gold in
Photo courtesy of Nick Madigan
Former Star world champion, Marina del Rey's Rick Peters at the helm
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1992. Long time MdR star sailor Rick Peters has also sat at the top of
the heap winning the Worlds in 09, which many hold more dear than
even Olympic success. Rick has an amazing command of Star boat
history, and all the venues worldwide. He confirms that Star racers are
a family and there is a big social aspect.
“A lot of the guys grew up in Stars,” Rick says, “and they do everything
they can to attract new people.”
He affirms that part of the attraction to the racing is the history of the
class and the folklore that goes with it. When he speaks of the class he
becomes something of an evangelist:
“It changed my life,” he said. “I was a partier, out in bars. Next thing
I’m on the US Sailing team, an elite athlete.” Rick humbly did not
mention he won the World Championship in 2009 with George Szabo,
I had to look that up.
In sum, Rick said the overarching attraction is “the spirit of competition,
with great sailors, in a small boat. You hang out later, swap stories. It
becomes a way of life for those who are into it.”
He went on to speak more about the storied tradition of Star racing and
expressed gratefulness that younger sailors like Greg and Julian, have
been “bitten by the bug” and will keep this special class vibrant and
alive.
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Trimaran w/trailer and fantastic racing record Mike Long shaft, electric start, remote control, prop Leneman- Multi Marine. 310-821-6762
Multi Marine 310-821-6762 included. Powered 30’ sailboat. $1,000. Call Ralph Oil Painting Marina del Rey
Half Ownership 1983 30ft. Catalina 310 462-6863 8x10 original oil painting of yacht sailing out, MdR
Boat is in great condition with a Dodger, rebuilt Various outboards background, great detail and color. Must see. $150.
engine, radar, chart plotter, auto pilot, pressurized hot 9.8 hp XL Tohatsu $1,500 Jerry-(310)-306-0988-jerome999@ca.rr.com
water, fresh bottom paint, new head, new varnished 15 hp Yamaha $1,500 Oil Painting Catalina Island
woodwork, oversize jib, boat hits over 7 knots, to 15 hp Nissan $1,500 16x20 original oil painting of Avalon Bay,
many extras to list. D Basin slip with plenty of parking 9.9 Tohatsu 2 stroke $600 above and below water. City, dolphins, fish, must see.
, monthly maintenance per partner--$275.00. Buy in 9.9 Honda $1,300 $600.Jerry-(310)-306-0988 - jerome999@ca.rr.com
$9,000, taking applications. Alan 310-721-2825 2 hp Suzuki 2 stroke $300 Help Wanted
30’ Catalina 1987 3.5 Mercury $650 Marketing/Sales Assistant
Universal 25hp diesel. Furling genoa and autopilot. 3.5 Mercury $700 Long Established Hi End Beverly Hills Men’s Custom
New batteries, toilet & waterpump. H&C pressure 2 hp Honda $600 Clothier seeks a service oriented hi end clothing ex-
water w/shower. Avon dinghy. Great slip available. 3.5 Tohatsu $650 perienced person as a personal marketing and sales
$22,500 OFFERS 310 430-1769 Richard 310-822-8618 assistant for a broad range of in shop duties, client
Ericson 27’ 1974 6 HP Johnson phone contact, in shop sales, display, service, pref-
Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc 2 cyl. 2 cycle Long Shaft with larger dia. lower pitch erably with some basic mac computer and graphics
$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882 prop, better for sailboat. For external tank. Reduced skills for setting up and sending email constant con-
Mallard 26’ Ecume de Mere $550 OBO. 310 710-9195 tact marketing promotions, etc. Full time, Salary plus
“Yellow Submarine” quarter tonner. Featured on 3.5 HP Mercury commission. Long term career opportunity. Send Re-
cover of this magazine January 2015. New jib, stereo, 4 cycle long shaft. Run only 4 hrs. Cost $1200 Re- sume to greg@gregchapman.com.
batteries, oil line and topside paint. Appeared on duced $700 OBO. 310 710-9195 Chuck Myers at 310-529-0808
cover of The Mariner in 2015. $6000. 310-439-0101 3.5 HP Johnson Donate Boats
L-7 Trimaran 2 cycle short shaft, run only 10 hours since rebuilt Looking for Boat Donation for
23 feet. Full sail inventory, faster than an F-28, (new piston, rings, impeller, etc.) and repaint. Re- Marine Mammal Research
presently in bulkhead tie, folds/slides for trailering. duced $500 OBO. Call 310 710-9195 The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
Single-handable. Mike 310-821-6762 Suzuki 200 HP valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
Long shaft (two of them). App. 1987, like new, only 50
Power Boats hrs. Asking $2000 each. 310-822-0417
Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
42’ Pacemaker 1969 many benefits to donating your boat. Please email
Various Outboards csaylan@earthlink.net..www.oceanconservation.org
Completely restored twin diesels, generator, radar,
2.5 hp evinrude 2-stroke Cash For Your Boat !
water maker, 2 heads, 3 staterooms, a great live
3 hp yamaha 2-stroke Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930
aboard in A basin MDR. Jim (602) 361-7782
4 hp tohatsu 4 stroke Donate Your Boat
36’ Hatteras Sportfisher
8 hp Nissan 2 stroke LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your
1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY
30 hp Honda 4 stroke boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and
300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in
50 hp mercury 2-stroke formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040
MdR. 818-200-9770 - steveklein01@gmail.com

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