The Issue #188

October 2018
Mariner
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 FROM THE EDITOR
thIs edItorIaL
The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher Okay, I’m going down a road that will win me no
Pat Reynolds favor. This I know. I want to talk about safety, but
not the way most do. It’s so easy to preach safety;
Columnist it’s mindlessly easy. It’s a winning argument.
Bill McNeely When someone gets hurt, pundits line up to say
how it happened and if they had only been more
prudent and adhered to the tenets of safety, they
For advertising rates and
would be okay today.
Information contact
310-397-1887 What prompted my thoughts on this was an
email email I got from someone about an article I wrote
editor@marinermagazine.com that described a woman falling overboard in a
yacht race. It was actually a forward of an email
Mailing address exchange he was having with another boater,
P.O. Box 9403 and in the thread, he said to his friend, “Pity the
Marina del Rey, CA 90295 people who sail with folks like this.”
The Mariner appears on the last I thought it was sort of a high and mighty and
maybe even an uncompassionate take-away from
Friday of every month.
the story. First of all, from where I sit, anyone
who has been through something like that and
This issue
is generous and humble enough to discuss it
September 28 - October 26 publicly has my undying respect. And secondly,
the story represents real life circumstances
involving seasoned sailors who have their own
opinions about how they want to sail their boat.
Is unsaFe!
to the issue of safety, starting with adherence to
laws, on down to what we choose to keep at the
ready. There is no doubt that boating has very real
inherent dangers and only a fool would disregard
that reality, but an overly zealous concern for
safety at the cost of joy is something to consider.
I remember when I was a kid on Long Island, I
would go out rowing regularly on the creek near
my house. I never wore a life jacket, I’m not sure
I knew what one was, but then one day I was
to go out with someone’s parents on a bigger
boat and they threw me a bright orange type II
vest. I vividly remember being embarrassed at
the thought of being turned into “insta-dork”
by wearing this ridiculous garment. Would I be
safer? Definitely. But I didn’t want to spend the
day dressed in bright orange padding. It would be
like inviting a friend to my house and as he walks
in the door I hand him a wizard hat and a bra and
say, “put the bra over your shirt and don’t forget
the chin strap on the wizard hat, we’re going
to hang out for the next
four hours. Don’t be self
conscious, just know you
are going to be very safe.”

And that’s the point I bring to the fore. We all have I’m feeling the need now
our preferences and tendencies when it comes to state the obvious: Of

Important WHAT’S INSIDE

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

Kayaker Dies Near South Entrance 10

 Marina del Rey
A powerboat collides with a kayaker with fatal results
Sheriff:
Not Too Early to Think About the Boat Parade 12
310-482-6000 Excerpts from a great new book on diesels
 Los Angeles County
5 Things I learned in Sailing the Hard Way 16
Lifeguard: Pat Reynolds exposes how dumb he can be, plus a little wisdom
310-577-5700
Catalina Currents - 4th of July and Cherry Coves 18
 Vessel Assist: By Bill McNeely “The Island Guy”
800-399-1921
On the Record 20
 Marine Life Rescue Small Craft Harbor Commission report
800-39WHALE Racing - Women on the Water 22
By Greg Rutter
Ifca by Pat Reynolds
Classified Section 25

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course conditions dictate a more conscientious
attention to safety and of course the uninitiated
should be educated and made privy to how to
be as safe as they want to be. But herein lies the
rub – safe as they want to be.

A genuine concern for other’s safety is a

beautiful thing but piousness that borders on
nosey-ness might be something to check. We
mustn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of
boaters live entire lives without any substantial
incident. Statistics tell us that if someone falls
overboard wearing a PFD, they are far less likely
to die. For that reason alone, wearing one makes
all the sense in the world and if that makes you
comfortable, definitely find a style you like and
always wear it.

I write this not to advocate for being less

safe, although there’s no question some will
read it that way, I write this to remind people
that sometimes the talk of safety is less about
the stated benevolence and more about self-
righteousness, publication content-filler or
product sales. Famous cruising sailor Lin Pardy
said in a recent interview with The Mariner that
she resents how national boating publications
“peddle fear” to sell mags and serve advertisers.
It’s quite a statement from someone who has
traveled so extensively in such small stripped-
down boats.

So in closing, I do not say, “go my people, be

less safe, take a risk, stop being such a scaredy
cat!” No. But I do say to the good people who
get angry at the sight of a PDF-less boater (or
whatever), “If there is no law being broken and
no public at risk, people are free to decide as
they deem appropriate. Perhaps they are foolish
in your eyes, but they are enjoying their lives as
they see fit and we all need to let that happen.”

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 Coming Events!
What’s Happening Around America’s Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
October 3
Free Yachting Presentation
Accelerating Women’s Sailing
Join us for a fascinating lecture presentation
by CYC’s Allie Blecher. Allie Blecher of Cal
Yacht Club is a highly decorated racer, as well
as mentor and coach. She serves on the board of
the California International Sailing Association
and is involved in The Magenta Project, whose
main focus is to accelerate women in sailing.
She is the 2017 winner of the prestigious SCYA
Peggy Slater Memorial Trophy recognizing
female sailors demonstrating outstanding
contributions to the enhancement of women’s
participation in sailing. Presentation 7:30
p.m. No charge. Reservations requested -
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of CYC. California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty
Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 310 823-4567
September 30
Free Yoga In the Park
Join instructor Maria Noe’s yoga class at
beautiful Burton Chace Park every Sunday 11:30
a.m.–12:30 p.m. through October 29. Donations
are gratefully accepted, but not required. Bring
your own yoga mat. Look for Maria’s class
in the community room first, otherwise you
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pergola. Please call 424-526-7910 or maria@
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is taking place.
September 30
Weekend Concerts At Fisherman's
Village – Chazzy Green, The Funky
Sax Man
Break out your dancing shoes! Enjoy free live
music on the plaza at Fisherman’s Village on
Saturdays and Sundays year-round (weather
permitting). Hours are 2-5 p.m. 13737 Fiji Way.
Great bands – free admission. Two hours free
parking with validation.
October 4 – 7
Buccaneer's Weekend
Don’t miss Catalina’s legendary four-day
pirate party, where you can channel your
inner buccaneer and enjoy a weekend of
swashbuckling fun, including live music,
costume contests, treasure hunts and more.
Whether you come for a day or stay for the
weekend, chart a course for the 29th Annual
Buccaneer Days in Two Harbors. More info
(310) 510-4249.
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October 7
Free Yoga In The Park
See Sept 30 for details. Please call 424-526-
7910 or maria@highvibehealth.us beforehand
to confirm class is taking place.
October 11-14
Catalina Jazztrax Weekend
The longest running Smooth Jazz festival in
America since 1987. On an island…26 miles
off the southern California coastline in a tiny
seaport village…In the historic 1929 Casino
Ballroom…25 different stars of Smooth Jazz
– 2 consecutive October weekends…Smooth
Jazz lovers arriving from all over the world.
Thursday night “Unplugged” at Descanso
Beach Club and Friday, Saturday and Sunday
in the Casino Ballroom. Buy your tickets now
– don’t wait, get them before they are sold out!
JazzTrax.com or 866-TRAX-TIX.
October 13
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.
October 18
Fall Fest at Avalon
Live music, food, games, hayrides, pumpkin
patch on the beach, and much more! Join the
Avalon community from 5-9pm along Crescent
Avenue (Front Street) as they raise money for
local charities and kick off the Fall season. Fun
for the whole family! 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on
Crescent Ave in Avalon – more info (310) 510-
0220 ext. 231
October 18 – 21
Catalina Jazztrax Weekend Part 2
See october 11th for full details. JazzTrax.com
or 866-TRAX-TIX.
October 20
Avalon Home Tour
Come and take a glimpse inside life on Catalina
Island at the Annual Avalon Home Tour,
benefiting the Catalina Island Medical Center
Foundation. If you’ve ever wondered what
living in Avalon is like, this one-of-a-kind tour
is your chance. You won’t want to miss this
event! Tour happens from 1:00 to 5:00 – more
info (310) 510-5160
October 25 & 26
The Big Draw LA - Catalina Island
The Big Draw LA is part of a worldwide,
month-long movement designed to provide
opportunities for people of all ages to come
together and draw. Visitors to the museum will
lend their creativity and collaborative spirit in
a guided art experience led by a visiting artist.
All supplies will be provided. At the Catalina
Island Museum on 217 Metropole Ave.Avalon
from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.- more info 310 -
510-2414
October 27
Halloween Party Cruise
Calling all vampires, zombies, and monsters!
Join this fun night of music, food, and cocktails
on a three-hour harbor cruise aboard a luxury
four-level yacht. Two dance floors offer DJ
music entertainment. Embarkation at Dock
52. Parking available on-site and down the
street at Fisherman’s Village (County Lot #1).
Questions? Call 844-227-7771.
October 31
Annual Halloween Parade on
Catalina Island
Don your favorite costume and join Island
school kids and residents alike for the Annual
Halloween Parade down Crescent Avenue start-
ing at 4 p.m. More info - 310-510-1520
Ongoing
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Interactive Workshop
Free workshop covering powerboat theory and
basic boat handling skills using shifter/throttle
and steering wheel controls with US Powerboat
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cruising-class powerboats. Workshops are held
on the first and third Saturday of each month at
10AM located at Windward Yacht Center 13645
Fiji Way, Marina del Rey 90292. Due to limited
boat availability please call 310 822-1037 for
more information and registration. Sponsored
by Yachts for Fun.
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
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second Thursday of each month in the Community
Center at Burton Chace Park, in Marina Del Rey
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Every Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
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‘Top 3 Bands on the Westside’ by The Argonaut
two years in a row. They are a “boater friendly
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Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live music,
dancing and fun every Friday from 7 p.m. to 10
p.m.—$3 draft beer and $3 house wine and food
specials (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
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
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Maritime Communications
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sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including Catalina, races and other events throughout he
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
the northern Channel Islands, For membership then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event
information contact email membership@ after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org. Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
Marina Sunday Sailing Club jeannecro@gmail.com
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
and crew in a friendly social environment for Attention sailors, singles and married couples.
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to Single Mariners of Marina del Rey invites you
Catalina and other destinations. We meet on for a dinner and a day sail. Join us on the first
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the and third Thursdays of each month at 7ish for a
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club meet and greet social hour followed by dinner
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold and a meeting. The goal of the club is to meet
a brief business meeting and then head out for new people that have an interest in sailing or
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which want to learn about ocean-going sailing. If
we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks you are a skipper and would like to host our
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome members or have an interest in teaching sailing
and a one day guest membership of only $10 then this is the club for you. The meetings are
entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht Club. There
space is available. No prior sailing experience is a $7.00 charge for dinner or to attend. PMYC
is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000 is located at 13915 Panay Way, Marina Del Rey,
or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org there is plenty of free parking at the club. For
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay additional information contact Single Mariners
Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our Commodore, Alan Rock at alanrock1@gmail.
monthly meetings at the Del Rey Yacht Club com, 310-721-2825 or visit the website www.
on Palawan Way. The meetings have been singlemariners.net.
changed to the 4th Thursday of each month.
We would like to welcome Catalina owners To list a coming event (for free!)
to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to email editor@marinermagazine.com
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O F F TH E WI R E
Local Yacht Clubs Band Together to Honor Vets

This past month three local yacht clubs, Fairwind Yacht Club, Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, and Del Rey Yacht Club honored a group
of 21 Veterans with a cruise around Marina del Rey. Del Rey Yacht Club’s Norm Perron has been organizing this event with Carrie Brandlin from
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 Kayaker Dies at South Entrance

I
got a text from a friend of mine while I was hiking a trail in West Los Angeles. He listens to the VHF like it's an FM radio station and he said,
"hey, there's is something really serious going on in the marina - sounds like a bad accident. I think someone might have died." I was too far
away to get in my boat but I did go out later and it was a busy day in Marina del Rey harbor - real busy. There were lots of big powerboats
plowing along in the no-sail lanes, sailboats negotiating each other in the sailing zone and tons of paddleboarders and kayakers sprinkled
throughout. It's a big harbor but it didn't look all that big that day.

Later I heard what happened. A 46-year old woman paddling a kayak died when she was struck by a 50-foot powerboat that was just coming in the
south entrance, not quite in the marina, in front of Bologna Creek. The situation is under investigation with the L.A.P.D Homicide Department who
are tasked with determining if there was any crime committed but at the present it appears, according to the investigating officer, Detective Shrout, to
be a "tragic accident."

The kayaker was Nicole Willett of Venice who worked for the city of Los Angeles. Her passing prompted Mayor Eric Garcetti to say in a release: "The
City of Los Angeles is deeply saddened by the loss of Nicole Willett. She will be remembered as a beloved colleague and friend, and an advocate for
the community she served with passion as Chief of Staff for the Department on Disability."

On the home front the devastating accident obviously sparks serious conversations about safety issues within the harbor (although this took place just
outside of it). For years a schism has been forming between boaters and paddlers, with many boaters questioning whether paddlers know the rules
of the road. Anxiety is often part of the game, on both sides of the coin, on a busy summer day. At the Small Craft Harbor Commission Meeting this
past month the issue of education was raised (once again). Are the outlets that are renting these small vessels doing a good enough job educating the
uninitiated - although that may not have been the situation in this accident.

The other matter the accident illuminates is whether there should be some sort of system in place for how various vessels behave. Someone once
suggested some sort of a bike lane concept but nothing seems to exactly fit the bill. The truth is there aren't even any true right of way rules when it
comes to vessels like this so everyone basically just tries to assess who is less maneuverable and then does their best to stay out of each other's way.

Commissioner Davis Lumian who is very involved and certified in boating safety is a staunch proponent of following the methods that Long Beach uses
to address the situation. They have much more oversight into who gets to rent to the public and how these companies instruct renters.

Short of better education, there's no question that there are areas that can be dicey in Marina del Rey for paddlers and kayakers and the entrances are on
the top of the list, especially the outter portions where the ocean begins (so to speak). It's very common for large (and tall) powerboats to come in not
fully powered down. SUPers and kayakers need to be mindful that the entire area near the detached breakwall is a place where transitional things are
happening on boats and boaters need to be extremely present as they enter the harbor. These small crafts can escape the peripheral but it simply mustn't
happen—extra concern needs to be employed and this is a time for a watch to take place.
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 It's Not Too Early to Think About
The Holiday Boat Parade

I
t’s always weird when summer is over and someone or something mentions Christmas and the holiday season. You think, “c’mon lay off–it’s
still fall for God’s sake.” Well, that’s about to happen…but this is for good reason.

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you are either on your boat or thinking about it and if that’s the case, it’s a good time to consider the Marina
del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. It’s a ways away, but thinking about it now can make for a really great showing. What often happens is, the ol’
too little too late scenario. It was still fun, but you didn’t do all you could.

Committing to do the parade early and creating a game plan and maybe even a little prep list will make the whole thing lots more fun. The next time you
go out, look around the boat and assess what could be done. Look at all the different areas that could serve the purpose of hanging lights and structure.
Talk about the various possibilities with the people who are going to help. Get competitive. Get creative. Figure out how to stretch the boundaries of all
that have come before! Yes I can make the eyeball move in the head of the Cyclops dragon! Yes I can!!

Okay, take it easy…where was I? Yeah so think about materials and how to go about procuring and fabricating the stuff that’s required so when
December rolls around it’s nothing but a good time hooking everything up and not anything stressful. Having a plan and getting some of the stuff in
order creates an event to look forward to rather than another rushed obligation that comes with the holidays.

With that here are the details for the December parade:

Marina del Rey’s Annual Holiday Boat Parade kicks off Saturday, December 8, starting with a spectacular fireworks show at 5:55 p.m. followed by the
parade at 6:00 p.m. Parade organizers are thrilled to welcome new L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn as the Grand Marshal to champion this year’s
parade. Supervisor Hahn will be onboard the grand marshal yacht leading the parade as it circles the main channel and jetty of Marina del Rey.

The 2018 theme is “Holiday Water Wonderland” which seems quite suitable given the environment. Narrated play by play of individual parade entrants
will be broadcast throughout the park by long time announcers Lisa Osborn and Mickey Laszlo, kicked off by pre-parade interviews with Grand
Marshal Hahn, parade judges, and other VIP’s

Prior to the parade L.A. County Beaches & Harbors will again fill Burton Chace Park with the popular magic of “Snow Wonder” the day of the parade,
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring real snow and sledding, winter games, face painting, snacks, arts and crafts and much more. A variety of gourmet
food trucks will be available 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. To register and pick up great tips on decorating go to mdrboatparade.org.

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 5 Things in Sailing I
Learned the Hard Way
By Pat Reynolds
5. Everyone has a different opinion in this world of sailing
When I got my first cruising boat, a Catalina 30, I quickly realized this
thing is full of systems I know nothing about. The motor wasn’t running
and what I knew about fixing diesel engines could fit on the back of
a business card and there were many other areas that I needed to address.
That’s ok, I can call a professional! Well, the next thing that began to
become clear was no two people in this world seem to agree on anything.
There were so many tradesmen who are self taught or had learned from
an informal “passed-knowledge” kind of a way, that consensus was hard
to find. I got through it by leaning on and following the recommendations
of fellow-sailors who seemed experienced, reasonable and logical. It’s
something that makes ASA so important. I know it sounds like shameless
promotion, but this idea of an agreed upon way to do things and
a measurement/certificate of success just makes sense. Are these
methods beyond reproach? Not at all, but a recorded system built on an
accord of what’s right is inevitably and obviously better than one giant
telephone game.
4. If you don’t put the drain plugs in, the boat sinks
When sailing dinghies, you must remove the drain plugs when you pull
the boat out of the water to suck out all that splash water from the bilge.
If you’re like me, you throw the plug(s) into a spot on the boat that will
instantly become invisible. And if you’re really like me, you’ll forget to
put the drain plug back in when you next launch the boat. If you’re really
really like me, you won’t notice the boat is filling with water and you’ll
drive your truck away and park it. When you return, the boat will be, oh,
about half full. It’s this moment where you have to make a quick decision.
You’re first option is to stare in shock as your pretty boat looks at you
wondering what in God’s name have you done. A better option is to sprint
to your truck and see if you can salvage this very embarrassing situation.
I’ve done it twice, and twice been able to get that heavy thing enough on
the trailer to pull it up and drain out the water and, then, uh, put the drain
plugs in…oh, one piece of advice if you happen to do this yourself. Don’t
look up. Yes, people are looking and yes that want you to look up. Don’t
do it.
3. Reef isn’t just the name of the restaurant down the street
At some point most sailors ask themselves: “Do I know how to reef this
thing?” From there, there are two kinds of sailors. One’s that read and test
and figure it all out for when the time comes they are ready to adjust. And
then there are the ones that watch the white caps build and look at that very
distant shore and think, “is the red line the reef?” It is of course because
it’s the only one you’ve never used. This next course of events will either
go horribly wrong where this new red line doesn’t make any sense and this
boat is really heeled over. You hear pots falling on the cabin floor but your
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pretty sure you don’t have any pots on board. The other possibility is that
everything works and you have a lovely epiphany–reefing isn’t that hard
and now 18-knots is not terrifying…it’s actually fun!
2. The plan HAS to be flexible.
Sometimes, maybe most times, when you plan an extended sailing trip,
you set departure, arrival and return dates and times based on what’s
happening in life. Maybe it’s something to do with the kids, or work, or
some other pending commitment. We get it, but it’s important to understand
that remaining flexible when it comes to sailing is something that has to
be part of the equation. This activity revolves around an uncaring and at
times selfish woman. She doesn’t care about your Monday presentation.
She never did and she’s more than happy to let you know how much she
doesn’t care. So many negative experiences have been had trying to return
in adherence of a scheduling concern. The flip side is true too. I remember
setting out with my semi-sailing girlfriend (and dog) to spend some time
on an island 30-miles away. It was a seaworthy open 21-foot catamaran
that could handle ocean conditions but five miles in it was getting sketchy.
I put in a reef and settled in but the girl and dog were getting drenched, the
boat was bouncing all over the place and a voice in my head said, “Turn
back man.” It probably would have been a story to tell, but I’m not sure
hers and mine wouldn’t have been the same.
1. People need direction even if it means telling them to do nothing.
I’m a laid back skipper. I don’t like to make people feel they are in my
classroom or worse, working a day job for me. I usually let them help if
they want or relax and enjoy, if that’s what they’re after. However, I once
learned a lesson while docking my boat that made me not want to be too
laid back.
I was pulling into a two-boat-length-long, end-tie slip with my neighbor’s
docked boat in front of us. I didn’t say much to my non-boating buddy
who was at the ready. I had pulled the boat in single-handed tons of times
so I didn’t feel the need to say much. What I didn’t understand was that he
thought he needed to help. I didn’t tell him he did not need to help. Upon
reflection, it’s only natural that he would think what he thought–it’s one of
those things that seems like you should pitch in and lend a hand.
So, as I started to saddle up to the dock, he jumped off the boat onto the
dock with bowline in hand as I was still at the helm. Uh oh. “Just grab
a stanchion,” I said calmly, but knowing immediately he wouldn’t know
what a stanchion was. At that moment he yanked in the line, and the bow
of the 32-foot cruiser came in and the stern went out. I felt like someone
was pushing me on a rope swing. I told him to let go, hit reverse and took
another pass. It all worked out fine but it made me realize even telling
someone to do nothing is sometimes important.
C ATALIN A CU R R E N T S

4th of July Cove

& Cherry Cove
By Bill McNeely Quiet and quaint—Not too close, not too far...
“The Island Guy!”

O
ne of the best things about Two Harbors is its sprawling, spread-out nature. If you’ve only tried moorings in Isthmus Cove, think
about spending a night or a weekend at Fourth of July or Cherry Coves. You’re still at Two Harbors–a longer dinghy or shoreboat
ride to town–but the look and feel are very different!

A point of land at the west side of Isthmus Cove separates it from Fourth of July Cove, a smaller, narrow inlet at the base of Fourth
of July canyon. The cove has about 40 moorings of various sizes, and they are all well-sheltered. In the summer, you can request
a mooring here–maybe in the outer row – and your dinghy ride to the Isthmus pier will be only marginally longer than a ride in from somewhere in the
G or H rows of Isthmus Cove (the outer rows on the west side). But Fourth of July tends to be much quieter and has less light coming from the shore,
making it seem both more remote and more relaxed. If you are relying on the shoreboat, it’s currently $6/person each way, rather than $4 in Isthmus
Cove. But because it is quieter and separated by that point of land from the main settlement of Two Harbors, it’s more like a foreign cruising experience
to an isolated destination.

Ashore at Fourth of July, the Fourth of July Yacht Club has facilities and leases the shore. If you are not a member, or a guest of one who is there, you
are not welcome to barge in, so you cannot land on shore here. (Obviously in an emergency, formality gets pushed aside–but that’s for a real emergency,
and you’d probably be better off calling Baywatch Isthmus and the Harbor Patrol.) If you are curious, you can arrange a tour of the Fourth of July Yacht
Club’s facilities. Like every other yacht club, they need new members from time to time, and you may find what they have ashore something you’d
like to be part of. The yacht club, though, does not administer the moorings in the cove. Those are handled by the Harbor Department at Two Harbors.

The Banning family, when they owned Catalina Island, held family reunions and parties here every year on the Fourth of July–hence the name. I’m not
sure what they did here at other times of the year, if they did anything. The canyon itself is a healthy hike from the village of Two Harbors. I’ve always
found the cove settled, calm, and quiet even if the yacht club is having a weekend barbecue on shore.

The northwest point of Fourth of July Cove separates it from Cherry Cove. Over twice the size of Fourth of July, with over 90 moorings, Cherry Cove
extends westward to Lion Head, the point that forms the westernmost border of the Isthmus Cove complex. Ashore at Cherry Cove, there’s a large Boy
Scout camp that runs all summer, but the rest of the year things are pretty quiet, with nothing but a little maintenance taking place. While camp is in
season, you cannot land here. Once the camp closes down, the dock comes out of the water, so any landing here is a beach landing, and there’s very
little ashore.

Cherry Cove, as a result, is a quiet place most of the year, and offers a really isolated cruising destination. Also, moorings off the outermost row are
almost always very calm and smooth. Cherry Cove’s only downside is that it’s a longer trip to the village at Two Harbors, assuming you wanted to
go there. If you are happy with a truly “away from it all” spot, Cherry Cove is a beautiful one, and you can get to “civilization” (or the Two Harbors
version of it) if you really must.

I’ve spent fall weekends exploring tide pools along the shoreline and snorkeling near the rocks at Cherry Cove. If you want to see at least a little of both
spots from shore, take the long but level and beautiful 2.5 mile hike–each way–from the west side of the Two Harbors settlement to Lion Head (see
page 62 in Cruising Catalina Island). You will go to the heads of both Fourth of July Canyon and Cherry Canyon, and see the island’s interior near the
shore along the way. The view from the end of Lion Head is worth the hike all by itself. Bring a drink and a snack in your backpack to enjoy out there
as you relax before heading back. You never know–you may find me out there waiting for you.

As you read this, Bill McNeely’s Cruising Catalina Island 2nd Ed. is up on Amazon again in the 2019 updated version. If you already have the standard
cruising guide for Catalina and want this year’s update, please e-mail a request to islandguybill@gmail.com, and you’ll get a .pdf. Bill also “stars” in
the videos Cast Off for Catalina and Cast Off for Mexico–watch or buy at The Sailing Channel – visit thesailingchannel.tv. or slandguybill@gmail.com.

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liVing aBoaRD iS geTTing eXpenSiVe

M
uch of the Small Craft Harbor Commission meeting this past month discussed live-aboards in the marina. As individual
anchorages get updated and renovated, they are taking the opportunity to make the changes they see fit. A shining example is
Wayfarer (formally Mariner’s Bay) has raised their 50% additional live-aboard fee to 55% plus there will be a personal meter for
utilities that wasn’t there before. Some disgruntled live-aboard tenants weighed in about their rising costs and it shined a light
on the policy in general.

Commissioner David Lumian said he did an informal survey of live-aboard fees in various neighboring anchorages – San Pedro, Long Beach and
Willmington and found that: “Pretty much across the board the fees [for live-aboards] were about 200 bucks.”

Lumian said he found that most anchorages incur a flat fee as opposed to a percentage of the basic rental rate. The tenants were concerned and scratching
their heads about the impending and very substantial increases.

“I don’t understand how they can justify charging a liveaboard fee that well exceeds any additional costs to the operators of the marina.” Said live-
aboard tenant Daryl Steffy who asked the county to review this rate structure.

Steffy wasn’t alone. There were a number of speakers who wondered on record how the landlords could ask for such a fee. A number of boaters voiced
their concerns that the slip fees are just getting too high.

Long time Marina del Rey live-aboard resident and yacht broker Gerry Purcell said his slip fee for the float home he occupies went from $1,500 to
$3,300 per month. Once his base rates rose, so did the live-aboard fee – now up to $1,100 for the privilege.

“What am I getting for $1,100? Purcell said. “They are entitled to a reasonable profit for their investment and overhead, but not 50% of what I am
paying. There should be a review on equitable live-aboard fees.”

Architect Tima Bell, a houseboat owner and live-aboard tenant questioned if the county should support rent increases that might cause possible
homelessness in a city where housing is a problem, “It would seem antithetical to what our mayor is requesting,” Bell stated.

Department of Beaches and Harbors Director Gary Jones seized on that point saying: “Lessees are not required to provide slips to live-aboards, so if
you decrease the amount that they can charge, then they might be deterred from renting to live-aboards.”

He pointed out that this issue gets raised from time to time - should Marina del Rey, a recreational harbor by definition, also be considered a type
of housing area? He acknowledged that these may well be times of crisis, but questioned the county’s intent in terms of the marina’s future use in
that capacity.

In this same vein, the float home ordinance fro the 90s was discussed again with float home owners and Commissioner Lumian asking that it be revisited
and possibly changed. Currently a float home cannot stay in the marina if it is sold, essentially stripping them of all equity and making them worthless.

Jones, who often has to deliver bad news, said respectfully that this is probably the way it’s going to be. “We do not have any plans to change that
ordinance,” he said adding he would be happy to meet with float home owners to discuss and explain the situation.

In other news Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club has extended its lease for another six years and Mr. Jones was granted permission to have his
authority expanded in the hopes of reducing bureaucracy in more low-level situations like granting permits etcetera.

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 MoDeRn fiSh acT MoVeS foRWaRD

B
oth Boat US and the recreational Boaters of California endorse what they are calling an important positive change to federal laws
involving saltwater fishing. It is moving through Congress and they say your senators need to hear from you as soon as possible.
According to these advocacy groups the Modern Fish Act will help improve public access to America's federal waters, promote
conservation of natural marine resources, and spur economic growth by fixing key issues in the law governing marine fisheries. Please
ask your senators to support this legislation that will help ensure fisheries management that works for recreational fishing.

“The Modern Fish Act has passed the House and we are now counting on the Senate to vote on its companion bill S.1520. With only limited time on
a busy legislative calendar the time to act on this legislation is now,” they said in a press release.

Here is more information on the act from Boat US:

On April 6, 2017, Congressman Garret Graves (R-La.) introduced HR 2023, or the Modern Fish Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives to address
the challenges facing recreational anglers in the federal fisheries management system. Rather than focusing on commercial fishing, the new bill is
a comprehensive package specifically aimed at addressing the needs of the nation's 11 million saltwater recreational anglers, who have an estimated $63
billion economic impact annually and generate 440,000 jobs.

"Right now, everyday Americans who like to fish with their kids, family, and friends are being denied the opportunity to go out and enjoy a resource
that belongs to them in the first place—and it's because of a highly bureaucratic, outdated, and flawed law," said Rep. Graves.

"Our bill updates the law so that accurate, real-time data can be used to make the kind of management decisions necessary to truly conserve and sustain
fisheries in a way that is simply not possible under the current framework. Bottom line is that these changes are needed to ensure fishing opportunities
are available for generations to come."

There's a similar bill working its way through the U.S. Senate. On July 11, 2017, the Modern Fish Act — S. 1520 was introduced by Sen. Roger
Wicker (R-Miss.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). That bill
was overwhelmingly approved on Feb. 28 by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. From that stage, the bill needs
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Racing Tips for Beginners & Some

Tips for the Rest of You
Once you feel llike you are getting to be a better sailor and beginning to experience sailing in a more second nature sort of way, you may want to
challenge yourself to a sailboat race. Racing is a great way to accelerate the learning curve. It mandates all of the lessons into a short amount of
time, with the power of consequence as a motivating factor. On a normal round the buoy race sailors are forced to make sail changes, tack, assess the
conditions and maximize performance every step of the way. Some don’t care for the pressure it can bring about, but a few sailboat races is great for
learning the ropes quickly. Here are seven tips for new racers that will make the challenge a bit more manageable and little less daunting:

Choose the right race

Ask around and pick a race that’s not ultra competitive. There are always races that are more mellow than others. Choose one that is centered around
fun, maybe a benefit regatta or a barbeque race. Allow some time to get ready and view it as a learning goal.

Ask a racer along for the ride

Find an experienced racing friend to crew and be your safety net. Nothing will take the edge off more than having a patient pal along with you to whisper
in your ear as you make your way around the course. Lean on he or she as you need, but try to manage as if they were actually just crew.

Enter non-spin class.

Even if your boat has a nice spinnaker and you’ve used it a bunch of times, do the first race without that complication. Depending on what kind of boat
you’re sailing you might not have a choice, but if you do, go spinless for the first couple of times out to get the rules figured out.

Learn the fundamental rules

Sailboat racing is fortunately one of those sports where you don’t have to learn every rule in order to participate, but you do have to know the basics.
Check out Peter Isler’s Sailing for Dummies or another good book to get up to speed on the absolute must-know rules. Once you have those pretty clear
you can get out there and get some on-the-job-training without hurting anyone or spoiling anyone else’s day.

Read the NORs

Make sure you grab the Notice of Race on the website of the hosting club and read it thoroughly. This precious document will tell you lots of important
information for game day. It will discuss the course(s), order of starts, communication channel and lots more. Looking at them prior to the race and
having a solid understanding of what’s going on is extremely important.
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Go to the skipper’s meeting

Lots of experienced racers might skip the skippers meeting for races they’ve done before, but as a newbie, definitely schedule that into the plan. There
you can solidify your understanding of the NORs and ask any questions you might have.

Blow the start

If you’ve done everything according to plan up until this point you may feel like you could actually win this thing! That may be so, but don’t push too
hard at the start. This is the one place that is reliably intense – boats are very close to each other and a firm understanding of the rules is on full display.
In time you’ll find this is one of the most exciting parts of racing, but in the beginning, watch and learn.

Follow the leader

Once you’re off the start line and there isn’t any fiberglass dangling from your boat, just watch what others are doing and emulate. If you like racing,
there will be plenty of time to waxing the fleet, but today just be a copycat. Watch what better sailors do and attempt to understand why they are making
these choices. There is arguably no better way to learn than immersion and imitation.

After the last race, the most important lesson of all is revealed – that beer taste better after a day of racing. It’s a scientific fact – Einstein proved it, but
it was never published…Enjoy!

And here's some from legendary racer Gary Jobson for those a bit further down the racing road...

Keep Instruments Visible

In our age of modern electronics, it is important to place instruments so that all crew members can see them. Often the best spot is directly under the
goose neck below the boom on the mast. I find the most important instruments are boat speed, true wind speed, true wind direction.

Fair the Keel

Many boats do not have a fair keel on both sides. Sometimes the mold to built the keel is a little out of shape or as the years go by the shapes of the
keels change when they rest on a cradle for the winter, bump into submerged objects, run aground or expand and contract in different temperatures. So
you would serve your purpose well over the winter of having your keel faired so that the flow of the water is exactly the same on boat sides. This is a
large task but will produce dramatic results.

Adding Speed
Many sailors try to handicap their yachts to maximize a low rating. But an opposite approach is to increase speed in spite of a rating gain by adding
sail area. The best place to add sail area is to increase the length of the foot of the mainsail. Often this can be accomplished without getting a longer
boom. But more sail area on the main allows you to sail closer to the wind when sailing upwind and faster when sailing downwind. Your rating will
go up a little but often it is worth it.

Move Your Jib Leads Frequently

One of the most important adjustments you can make on any yacht is your jib lead. Every boat should be set up so that the jib lead car can move easily
along a track. This adjustment is made with a block and tackle system so that the jib trimmer can adjust the lead position. On larger boats this is often
done with a hydraulic ram. A simple rule is to keep the tell tails along the luff flowing aft evenly. If the upper tail luffs first your jib lead should move
forward. This is particularly true anytime you bear off and the jib is eased a few inches. If the boat becomes overpowered due to too much wind, you
can easily de-power the jib by moving the lead aft.

Halyard Tension
Halyard tension on both the main and jib should be adjusted frequently with every change of wind velocity. Easing the halyard off increases the draft
in a sail and also lets the camber of the sail move aft. When the wind comes up, you take your halyard tighter to reduce draft and keep the maximum
camber forward as you increase the tension on your sheets.

Is Your Mast in the Middle of the Boat?

It is important to make sure that your mast is in the middle of the boat. Using a halyard and a bucket with weight in it, measure the distance of the tip
of the mast to the side of the boat on both sides. I find after several months of sailing, one set of shrouds stretches and the boat will not sail at the same
speed on different tacks. You can correct this by taking measurements and making the appropriate adjustments.

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Richard Schaefer 310-460-8946 Dinghy’s/Kayaks 50 hp mercury 2-stroke
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w/40 hp Suzuki (4 stroke) 310-823-1105
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“Yellow Submarine” quarter tonner. Featured on 2 hp Suzuki 2 stroke $300 Jerry-(310)-306-0988-jerome999@ca.rr.com
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 Chuck Myers at 310-529-0808
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