VOLUME 444 June 2014 WE GO WHERE THE WIND BLOWS THE GREAT VALLEJO RACE

The 115th Great Vallejo Race at- Pablo Bay may have had some worried be a blast through San Pablo Bay. tracted 144 boats within 22 fleets — and that this would be a 'reverse year' where Inside San Pablo Bay, racers saw up their enthusiastic crews — to the heart there would be no run to Vallejo. And al- to 25 knots of wind, which many found of the Olympic Circle on Saturday, April though the gennaker boats could fly kites to be ideal for their particular boats. PRO 26. Facing cool temperatures, mid-level pretty early on — if they were tucked in Jeff Zarwell reports that Larry Levit's cloud cover and no wind, the race com- the lee of Angel Island — the boats with Express 27 Strega saw 17.5 knots of mittee waited for some semblance of symmetrical chutes had to wait a bit boat speed coming off a wave. The chal- breeze to fill in. A gun eventually fired at longer. Rob Theis skippered his J/111 lenging breeze spread little overall havoc 11 a.m., the 'Cat in the Hat' flag dropped, Aoleus toward Angel to take advantage of ­— although an unidentified female crew- and the first two fleets were on their way the situation. "Passing by Angel Island is member sailing on a keelboat needed to to Vallejo in under five knots of breeze. always a challenge," says Rob. "If you get be taken to the hospital for stitches after But the breeze stutterred and it took too close, then you get into the shadow a head injury. those fleets approximately 35 minutes hole. The other option is to stay close to No hospital visit was required for to reach the first turning mark. Further the eastern shores of Point Richmond Nick Grebe and crew Alan Engbrecht. postponements occured periodically, but and catch a draft there. We decided to But they took a bit of a beating on Nick's by 1:35 all the racers were heading to stay close to Angel Island and catch the 5.5-meter Hobie Tiger Evil Octopus, Vallejo. early build-up from the south and it which capsized numerous times and As the tail end of the fleet started, a eventually shifted to strong gusts from eventually had to be towed to Vallejo healthy breeze was filling in from the the west/northwest after Racoon Strait." YC. (Thank you Jeff Zarwell). "We were Gate, reaching 18 knots at the southern Strategically, getting through this sec- in the San Pablo Bay just south of the mouth of Raccoon Strait. Eventually, it tion of the Bay can be a make-or-break Brothers when we had our first big spill , came through to the Vallejo racers, and situation, and often determines who will which was kind of fun except I wrenched many who'd hoisted spinnakers quickly lead and who will follow. Eventually, as my knee," says Nick. "We really ran into doused them to take advantage of the boats reached Pt. San Pablo, the wind problems trying to get around Point new westerly between the starting area came around enough for the remaining Pinole. That's where we capsized about and San Pablo Strait. spinnaker boats to set —­ and they pre- five or six times in the space of less than PHOTOS LATITUDE / ROSS UNLESS NOTED PHOTOS LATITUDE The uncharacteristic beat to San pared themselves for what turned out to 30 minutes. Every time we tried to turn A FRENZY OF FUN

A late morning westerly filled-in from Raccoon Strait after numerous delays due to light and flucky of the summer racing season in the Bay winds on the Olympic Circle. The new breeze brough significant pressure to San Pable Bay en route Area, but it's probably the most popular to Vallejo. — photo latitude/ross fully crewed regatta on the Bay. down there was a 50/50 chance that out that was a pretty good idea, "as it The race presents many challenges we would flip. Since we couldn’t seem to looked like Lift Off was under-powered and gratifying elements along the route get high enough to run dead downwind on the fetch from the windward mark to to Vallejo. "Invariably there's both an ebb — the only downwind heading we could Pt. San Pablo. In the San Pablo Bay it and a flood on the same long stretch, so survive in those conditions — we had to was windy and very choppy. We couldn't it keeps your mind engaged more than keep working back and forth between hold our kite around Pt. San Pablo, so other short-distance races," says Bruce the channel marks and the point making the boat got a bit nosy while reaching Stone, who owns the J/105 Arbitrage. very little headway and rolling the dice with a full main in a solid breeze with "Plus, people are able to rotate positions with each flip." no kite and a steep and relentless chop. on the boat so it's more fun for everyone Also in the Multihull Division were We stuffed it a few times, but not too as well as a good crew-development two Marstrom 32s, Randy Miller's Gra- badly. In the strait we got hit repeat- opportunity," he continues. Ironically, dient Vee and Malcolm Gefter's Lift Off. edly by sharp gusts that kept us all on Bruce invited his now-wife Nicole to From the very beginning these two were our feet until we got across the line and sail with him on one of their first dates in a hard-fought battle to see who could got the sail down. Saturday conditions together. These days she calls tactics — beat the other to Vallejo. "Saturday, after were challenging, but fun." Gradient Vee and she's pretty good at it too, consider- the long postponement, the wind came beat Lift Off by about three minutes on ing they got first in their division. in fast and our entire race was sailed in elapsed time. For many, the race is the perfect op- breezy conditions," says Milller. "Lift Off Strategy, course awareness and boat portunity to enjoy their boat's downwind made a last-minute call to reef before the control are all key components of the performance. "On the Vallejo Race we start. We probably would have gone for Great Vallejo Race. Another aspect that face the challenge between the current the reef too, but we didn't think we had cannot be ignored is the unadulterated and the wind," says Andy Macfie who, enough time before the start to tie a reef fun factor. For the majority of skippers with his wife Annette, owns the Olson 30 in. We were a bit nervous about this, but in the race, this is an annual "must do" HOOT. "But it's mostly the thrill of sailing figured what the hell, let's go." It turns event. Not only does it signal the opening in a large fleet, the fact that Saturday THE GREAT VALLEJO RACE CHERIE SOGSTI CHERIE SOGSTI

Clockwise from top left — Breaking-in the new crewmates on Doug Bailey's J/105 'Akula', Nick Grebe's 'Angry Octopus' takes a beating on San Pablo Bay, Happy crew on 'Sea Star', Fabio Maino's Flying Tiger 10 'Centomiglia,' Rufus Sjoberg's Melges 32 Odr 'Rufless' heading under the Richmond Bridge, a full harbor at the Vallejo YC, Simon James' happy crew aboard 'Lightwave,' A crewmember on Bob Harford's Express 37 'Stewball' already dipping into the red Solo Cups and Damien Campbell and crew find something very amusing or else they are just having a blast because they are on the Great Vallejo Race! is the 'right' direction for an Olson 30 want to pinch yourself when you are line honors on Saturday, followed closely (sometimes), and seeing all the 'usual surfing down ebb-current waves in San by Gary Redelberger's Farr 36, Racer X suspects' for the first time in a summer Pablo Bay surrounded by hundreds of and Randy Miller's Marstrom 32 Gradi- season," he continues. boats being pulled along by their colorful ent Vee. "A big part of the excitement of the spinnakers. As a sailor, you can't dream Once across the finish line, it was a Great Vallejo Race is the sailing," says this stuff up," Cherie continues. matter of filing into the harbor at Vallejo Cherie Sogsti, who trimmed main on Bob After a hard-fought battle to Vallejo, YC for the annual raft-up and after-party Walden's Cal 39 Sea Star. "You almost Daniel Thielman's R/P 44 Tai Kuai won inside the club. This year though, Vallejo

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YC's harbor wasn't dredged in time for great party at the end," adds Cherie. Saturday night was loaded with music the race. This left a good number of rac- "Boats snug up next to each other, and laughter. Vallejo Yacht Club knows ers worried about damaging their boats' flags are flying, beers popping, crews how to throw a party with great vibes keels. The J/111s decided en masse to high-fiving each other, and toasts being and just a splash of rum." return to their home ports, while oth- made in honor of another epic day on the "Sunday's conditions brought milder ers, like Stone, decided to head an hour water. This year the band was pumping wind, 15-17 knots, and flat seas, making farther upriver to the Benicia Municipal and kept us sailors dancing until the the race home pleasurable, but unevent- Harbor. wee hours of the morning. Old friends ful," says Zarwell. All in all it was another Those who stuck around with the bonded, new friends were made, food successful Great Vallejo Race that is hundreds of sailors at Vallejo YC were trucks kept our bellies full, and the bar certain to inspire many racers to come naturally in for a good time. "The other never ran out of beer. The Regatta days back for more next year. part of the Greeat Vallejo Race is the were full of sun, wind, and waves and — latitude/ross

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During the two years since five Low Speed Chase crew members perished tragically in a Farallon Islands race, West a skinned knuckle. And there's no way and the Delta and never Coast sailors have taken great strides to you'll ever convince us that going 6, 7, or venture beyond the Golden make offshore sailing — as well as cruis- even 15 knots in a sailboat on the wide- Gate. But as every local ing and daysailing — as safe as possible. open expanses of the Bay or Pacific is knows, the strong winds Nevertheless we're hit with constant anywhere near as dangerous as hurtling and currents of the Bay reminders that even though there is down a freeway at 80 miles an hour, — especially during the nothing inherently dangerous about where mere inches separate you from a summer months — make the sport of sailing, bad things can hap- teen driver who is texting, a soccer mom our inshore waters as chal- pen out on the water: In late February who's painting her fingernails, or a truck lenging as sailing offshore a crewman fell overboard during the driver who's checking baseball stats on almost anywhere else. With Berkeley YC Midwinters and only one of his smartphone. that in mind, we've included the several boats that responded had the two sidebars: The box below proper safety gear to retrieve him. In late spotlights some of the many March a crewman in the Clipper Round Even though there is nothing new personal safety devices the World Race fell overboard in the mid- inherently dangerous about now on the market that Pacific while en route to San Francisco, offer remarkable function- and it took an hour and 40 minutes for the sport of sailing, bad ality at affordable prices. his boatmates to locate and retrieve him. things can happen The sidebar on page 92 In early April, a combination of boat lists safety gear that every problems and the frightening illness of out on the water. boater should scrutinize. a one-year-old child aboard Rebel Heart It is taken from a larger triggered a dramatic rescue 900 miles Nevertheless, the message of this arti- document created by the offshore that quickly became interna- cle is that if you're a conscientious sailor, specially formed NorCal tional news. Two weeks later, during a you'll insure that both your personal gear Offshore Racing Council in Sequoia YC race, a crewman was killed and the boats you sail on are as safe as the aftermath of the Low when the boat's rigging snagged a day possible. In this article we'll highlight Speed Chase incident. We marker, causing the mast to topple into gear and techniques that help make all think you'll find that its te- the cockpit. A week after that a female forms of sailing — including ocean cross- nets are hard to argue with. crew fell overboard in San Pablo Bay ings such as the Singlehanded TransPac For an expert's per- during the Great Vallejo Race, but she and the Pacific Cup — substantially safer spective on the subject of was quickly retrieved. than they once were. personal safety, we asked Of course, while all these incidents Chuck Hawley, chairman of were taking place, thousands of sailors the US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee, were happily racing and pleasure sail- M any Bay Area sailors spend to give us his thoughts on the most im- ing both inshore and offshore without decades recreating within the waters portant safety devices for both offshore getting so much as a bruised thigh or of San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay and Bay Area sailors.

candelas bright for visibility up to 3.5 miles away. POCKET-SIZED SAFETY INNOVATIONS Firefly PRO can operate continuously for more than In the past few years there's been a dramatic in- can be manually adjusted to alter the light from a 56 hours. It is USCG-approved and factory tested crease in the number of new and affordable tracking strobe to a steady light. After rescue, a press of to be waterproof up to 33 feet. ($45-$100) devices intended for personal use. As we perused the button will switch off the device; the light will A step-up in the realm of PLB devices are those the Strictly Sail Pacific boat show in April, we kept automatically reset back to water-activation mode. with an emergency button that, when activated, an eye out for products worth considering, such as Each unit has two LED lights that burn at up to send a distress signal with GPS coordinates. This water-activated personal strobe 28 candelas — more than 35 times brighter than feature is a huge aid for getting help when you’re in lights, personal location bea- required by the Coast Guard. On one set of batter- or on the water, but out of communications range. cons (PLBs) and more. Here ies, the lights burn for 27 hours In strobing mode are several items that made or 24 hours in steady-light mode. The device is AquaLink PLB & AquaLink View PLB a strong impression on us. USCG-approved, SOLAS Both AquaLink devices are buoyant GPS- (Editorial note: These product (Safety of Life at Sea) enabled rescue beacons with highlights are not meant to be compliant, and waterproof three levels of integrated signal endorsements, but are simply to 200 feet. ($50-$80) technology: GPS positioning, a offered to educate readers powerful 406-MHz signal and and inspire them to do further Firefly PRO Waterbug 121.5-MHz homing capability. research on their own.) Emergency Distress Each can quickly and accurately Strobe Light relay your position to a world- See-Me Select The Firefly PRO Wa- wide network of Search and Water-Activated terbug also has automatic Rescue satellites, broadcasting LED Rescue Light & Strobe water activation trigger- a unique registered distress In the strobe-only category, ing, but offers four modes: signal that tells rescuers not only the See-Me Select is a water- or armed for automatic wa- where you are, but who you are. manually activated rescue light ter activation, ultra-bright At 9.2 ounces and less than 6 with a microprocessor. When strobe light display, SOS inches in length, the AquaLink ALL PHOTOS MARTHA BLANCHFIELD EXCEPT AS NOTED BLANCHFIELD EXCEPT MARTHA PHOTOS ALL the wearer hits the water, the strobe display and steady- can be carried in a pocket or light automatically goes into a strobing mode to on. The LEDs produce a clipped to a harness. A step up ACR attract rescue. As rescue gets closer, the switch 360-degree beam of light that is more than 41 is the AquaLink View with digital display that shows

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south in October with the Baja Ha-Ha rally. While offshore safety depends on having a well-found sailboat, a seasoned crew, and the right gear, I'll focus here on personal safety gear. "The place to start is arguably the most important: high buoyancy inflat- able life jackets. Life jackets provide two primary benefits to swimming sailors: they get you to the surface quickly after immersion, thus giving you the best chance of surviving the gasp reflex that accompanies rapid cold water immer- sion, and they make it easier to avoid "swim failure" in the time that it takes to be rescued. To achieve these goals, sailors need buoyancy, if not prior to go- ing in the water, then shortly thereafter, which is why a water-activated 35-lb buoyancy inflatable is recommended. "Prevention from going into the wa- ter in the first place is the role of the safety harness, tether and jacklines. Safety harnesses need to be worn a few inches below the armpits to keep from damaging your back when you fall (on- board or overboard). Ideally — or almost After falling overboard in raging weather condi- universally — they are combined into a tions hundreds of miles offshore, Clipper Race single wearable item with an inflatable crewman Andrew Taylor, 46, might never have life jacket. Tethers generally have differ- been found if he hadn't had with him a personal ent 'snaps' at each end: a quick-release locator device. shackle at the chest, and a double-action snap at the deck end. International Sail- CLIPPEER VENTURES LLC ing Federation (ISAF) requirements state this summer, and a similar number will that 30% of a racing crew needs to have be sailing down the coast from San Fran- double tethers, which generally consist "S omewhere around 700 West cisco in a variety of coastal races — not of both a 3-foot and a 6-foot piece of Coast sailors will be sailing to Hawaii to mention the 500 to 600 who will sail webbing, each with a competent snap. its operational activities including GPS LAT/LON, tracking, it’s important to note that SPOT devices attention is the SOS Dan Buoy Man-Overboard operating instructions, usage tips, transmission do not have strobe lights and are not intended to Marker. It's a compact self-contained device that bursts and battery power. ($340-$500) remain in the water. For use on sailboats, devices aids rescue and recovery. No need to set or activate are generally placed in a safe location on the it. Just toss it into the water SafeLink R10 vessel, as opposed to on a person. Of note, the toward the person overboard. Kannad Marine offers a personal AIS (Auto- newest SPOT Gen3 features a motion-activation Within seven seconds of sub- matic Identification System) device that’s designed sensor that only sends tracks when in motion; this mersion, the buoy will inflate to be fitted to a lifejacket and assist in MOB recov- conserves battery power. ($150-$175) as a 6-foot-tall fluorescent ery. It features a flashing LED For travel in a region without cell coverage, a green cylinder. For night res- indicator light. The SafeLink SPOT Connect ($125-$135) paired with a smart- cue, an automatic SOLAS light R10 transmits target survivor phone allows you to is mounted at the top for night information, including structured tap into a global satel- rescue, above high-visibility alert messages, GPS position lite network for sending reflective tape. Also up top is information and a unique se- messages and GPS co- an eight-foot-long streamer rialized identity number back ordinates. In the case of that waves back and forth to an onboard plotter, which a critical emergency—it with the water’s motion, and automatically contacts the crew can transmit an SOS is visible up to a mile away. member’s vessel. The device message, relaying GPS The inflatable includes will transmit continuously for a location to the GEOS In- a large drogue to slow wind minimum of 24 hours and has ternational Emergency drift, plus webbing loops that a 7-year battery storage life. Response Coordina- permit the MOB to place his or Manual triggering is required; tion Center (IERCC). her arms around the marker. the R10 can be made to auto- For non-emergencies, SPOT Reusable and repackable, KANNARD MARINE activate if paired and fitted to a SPOT is often used for route tracking and check- the SOS Dan Buoy requires list of approved lifejackets. ($280-$320) in, waypoint archive and connection to Spot Assist a 33-gram replacement cylin- Maritime. Activation and service plans are available der and activation cartridge. SPOT Gen3 & SPOT Connect at additional cost. Meets ISAF Offshore Special Regulations. ($295- SPOT technology has been around for several $325) years. Intended for personal communication and Another innovative safety item that caught our — martha blanchfield

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Wichard, Kong, Gibb, and other com- panies make secure snaps that resist strobe light (now less than $15), a small beacon that proved to be invaluable in unintentional disconnection, yet can be flashlight, and a three-pack of Skyblazer locating Clipper Round the World Race unsnapped when moving from jackline flares. Of course, you’ll want to carry a crewman Andrew Taylor, who fell over- to padeye to belowdecks. rigging knife as well. board in March while working the fore- "Fanny-pack items don’t actually have "For personal electronics, there are deck (not clipped in). With huge seas and to be in a fanny pack, but you need to two ways to go: a small waterproof VHF gusts up to 70 knots, it was impossible have them readily accessible, and pref- radio, preferably with a built-in GPS and for his crew to keep him in sight. erably in one package, when you go on Digital Selective Calling (DSC) —­ argu- "What about PLBs or Personal Loca- watch. Ideally, you’ll carry a number ably the most cost-effective safety item tor Beacons? These have applications of items to increase your 'findability', for a coastal race boat — or a Kannad for those who get lost on land, for a including a signaling mirror, an LED S10 AIS beacon. It was the Kannad fisherman who’s likely to be wearing a survival suit, or for singlehanded sailors. THE NEW STANDARDS FOR SAFETY AFLOAT But they are less appropriate for offshore sailing with crew, primarily because if Safety Gear Required by NorCal Offshore Racing Council Offshore you go overboard you want to be able to (but also applicable for cruisers and recreational sailors) alert your boat and the rest of the fleet, The complete document also contains requirements for crew education and none of whom will have the gear to find a structural elements. See: www.norcalorc.org PLB. By contrast, your boat, and others • Lifejackets which provide at least 33.7lbs (150N) of buoyancy, intended to be worn over the shoulders in a race or rally fleet are very likely to (no belt packs), meeting either Coast Guard or ISO specifications shall be worn by all crew at all times have an AIS receiver or a DSC-capable while on deck. Alternatively, a Coast Guard approved Type 1 may be substituted. Leg or crotch straps are VHF. required. "This final recommendation seems • Each crewmember shall have a safety harness and compatible safety tether not more than 7 feet obvious, but it’s a personal safety item (2.13m) long with a minimum tensile strength of 4500 Ib. (20kN). The tether shall have a snap hook at its that's frequently overlooked: Treat your- far end and a means to quickly disconnect the tether at the chest end. self to some modern, breathable foul • A boat shall carry jacklines with a breaking strength of at least 4500 lb. (20kN) which allow the crew to reach all points on deck, connected to similarly strong attachment points, in place while racing. In addition, weather gear and a suit of insulating multihulls must have jacklines or attachment points that are accessible when the vessel is inverted. synthetic mid-layer garments. Getting • A boat shall have navigation lights that meet U. S. Coast Guard requirements. cold because you don’t have the right • A boat shall carry fire extinguisher(s) that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements. protective clothing on makes you a less • A boat shall carry a sound-making device that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements. effective and less safe crewmember. Plus, • A boat shall carry one SOLAS orange smoke flare not older than the expiration date. sailing with funky gear makes you look • A boat shall carry two SOLAS red parachute flares not older than the expiration date. like you sail on Team Grunge. • A boat shall carry two SOLAS red hand flares not older than the expiration date. "In addition to being breathable, and • A boat shall carry a Lifesling or equivalent man overboard rescue device stored on deck and ready therefore less likely to trap perspiration for immediate use. • A boat shall have a throwable flotation device that meets Coast Guard requirements (type 4) with on the inside of the fabric, new foul whistle and self igniting light. A Man Overboard Module meets this requirement. weather gear is made from much lighter • A boat shall have a throwing sock-type heaving line of 50' (15m) or greater of floating polypropylene fabric and is cut better to allow freedom line readily accessible to the cockpit. 3.8.1 A boat shall have a permanently installed 25-watt VHF radio of movement. Plus, the cushioning ef- with a masthead mounted antenna of at least 15" in length. The radio must be VHF with GPS and Digital fect of the bulky midlayer has the added Selective Calling (DSC) capability, connected to or with an internal GPS, with an MMSI number registered benefit of keeping your knees, elbows, to the vessel. butt and hips from suffering from the • A boat shall have a watertight handheld VHF radio or a handheld VHF radio with waterproof cover. inevitable impacts of active sailing." This radio shall have DSC/GPS capability with an MMSI number properly registered to the vessel or owner. "One bit of seamanship that needs to • A boat shall carry a GPS receiver which is capable of recording the position of a man overboard within ten seconds. be practiced by every crew is rescuing • A boat shall carry either a 406MHz EPIRB which is properly registered to the boat, or a floating 406 a crew member who’s fallen overboard. MHz Personal Locator Beacon, registered to the owner with a notation in the registration that it is aboard The Lifesling device and Quickstop ma- the boat. After 01/01/2016, this device shall be equipped with an internal GPS. neuver have been the standard for the • A boat shall have a fixed mount electronic depth sounder. last 20 years, but modern boats that • A boat shall have a permanently mounted magnetic compass independent of the boat's electrical fly downwind may need to rethink their system, suitable for steering at sea. sailhandling and maneuvering tech- • A boat shall have non-electronic charts that are appropriate for the race area. niques, especially if they have fragile • A boat shall carry soft wooden plugs to close all through-hull openings, attached to their respective rigs, halyard locks, and other modern through-hull fittings by a short cord. • A boat shall carry one anchor, meeting the anchor manufacturer's recommendations based on the kit. On boats that can exceed 15 or 20 yacht's size, with a suitable combination of chain and line. knots downwind, it’s essential to have • A boat shall carry a watertight, high-powered searchlight, suitable for searching for a person overboard MOB transmitters on the sailors be- at night or for collision avoidance. cause you simply won’t be able to find • A boat shall carry a waterproof flashlight in addition to above. them without some refreshable position • A boat shall carry a first aid kit and first aid manual suitable for the likely conditions of the passage from the swimmer. The Lifesling is still and the number of crew aboard. the preferred way to make contact with • A boat shall carry an 11.5" (292mm) diameter or greater octahedral radar reflector or one of equivalent the victim, once he or she is located, performance. and to get him or her back aboard." • A boat shall carry 2 sturdy buckets of at least two gallons (8 liters) capacity with lanyards attached. Footnotes: DSC units send pre-defined digital messages, with a clearer signal and longer range than voice VHF. DSC units are programmed with the vessel's Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), a series of nine digits sent in digital form to uniquely identify a vessel. The most cherished safety device

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of cruising sailors who make solitary nates for a quicker lo- voyages across vast oceans is probably cation fix. their EPIRB (Emergency Position Indi- High frequency cating Radio Beacon). According to a SSB or Ham radios recent report by the Boat US Founda- can also play a key tion, EPIRBs — and their smaller cous- role in rescues, as the ability to describe the exact nature of the "One bit of seamanship that emergency lets SAR needs to be practiced by (Search and Rescue) every crew is rescuing a centers send appro- priate resources with- crew member who’s out delay.

fallen overboard. But radio gear GREG YARMAN sometimes becomes After capsizing offshore in 2010, the PDQ 35 'Catalyst' eventually drifted ins, PLBs — have played a role in saving useless if batteries into a doghole off the Mendocino coast. There's ongoing debate over roughly 35,000 lives since such devices die, the cabin gets which type of life jacket is best: 'Catalyst's three crew had to ditch their first came into use in the early 1980s. flooded or the mastlifejackets to get clear of the wreckage. A year later, when two sailors Once activated, either manually or (and antenna) comes were trapped beneath the Chicago-Mac Race boat 'WingNuts', some automatically (i.e. during a sinking) down. So more and sailors moved away from auto-inflate vests. But in 2012 at least one sur- they transmit a unique 406-MHz signal more cruisers are opt- vivor of the 'Low Speed Chase' incident said he may not have survived to US Coast Guard Rescue Coordina- ing for sat phones as if he'd had to find and pull a manual activation cord in the roiling surf. tion Centers via two different satellite both a communications backup and a and acquiring a full complement of systems. Once the mayday is verified by portable emergency device that can be safety devices can run up quite a bill. shoreside personnel to be legit, appro- taken into a liferaft, if necessary. The worst thing you can do, though, is priate rescue resources are dispatched. Needless to say, being thoroughly have no emergency plan at all. Late-model units transmit GPS coordi- prepared for emergencies is a big task, — latitude/andy

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The brutally active active racing season in the Northeast Caribbean — which we take to mean the 150 miles these are just the bigger between the British Virgins and Antigua events at islands where — ended in early May. Thank god for most people speak English. that, because we were exhausted. And There are scores of smaller we only did a few of the events. regattas, and some big We counted nine major regattas and events on islands where English isn't the common language. Here's our list:

Feb 23 — The Carib- bean 600 open-ocean, middle-distance race for hardcore sailors on top racing boats. Sixty yachts and 680 skilled sailors sailed their brains out for 48 to 80 hours in every Every sailor who has ever frozen their buns off kind of tradewind con- sailing in the Gulf of the Farallones deserves ditions known to man to, at least once in their life, 'die and go to the this year. Matt Brooks of heaven' of sailing in tropical Gulf of Farallones Fremont took Division D conditions. with Dorade, his S&S 52 one major race in an 80-mile radius of from 1929 that won last St. Barth between the last week in Febru- year's TransPac. Brooks is ary and the first week in May. No matter a member of the St. Fran- if you had a Melges 24, a Beneteau 40 cis YC, but was recently charter boat, a Carriacou work boat, or named 'Yachtsman of the a $100 million luxury megayacht, there Year' by his other club — was more racing than you could probably the New York YC. "The 600 stand. And if you were an out-of-the-area was much tougher than weekend racer without a boat in the Ca- we expected," said Brooks. ribbean, you could get a spot on a boat Nine of the 60 starters in many of the regattas. didn't finish. Since this season is over, it's already time to plan for the 2015 season. So March 5-8, The St, we've prepared this list of events for you. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The 'Hei- March 19-22, St. Barth Bucket. The with next year's dates. Keep in mind that nie' is truly a 'people's regatta', which in original and still-reigning daddy of mega- this year's 34th running attracted over yacht regattas in the world, the Bucket The Gunboat 62 'Elvis' hit 28 knots in the Heinie, 200 entries. One hundred of them were attracted a spectacular fleet of 38 boats and came as close as possible to flipping — charter boats. It took approximately for three days of racing in mostly breezy without actually flipping — in the Voiles. 2,500 sailors to get the boats around conditions. How breezy? Bjorn of West the courses in the three days of rac- Indies Sails told us they had to work ing — and to guzzle the shiploads of through most nights, at $200/hour, to Heinekens. Except for the charter boarts, repair 28 sails, almost all of them very the racing is as serious as the partying expensive spinnakers. "Superyacht rac- at the Heineken. Former San Francisco ing is the fastest growing segment of the YC member Rick Wesslund sailed his yacht racing market," said Kenny Keefe LATITUDE / RICHARD LATITUDE J/122 El Ocaso to 'Most Worthy Boat of of KKMI, who sailed aboard the 190-ft the Regatta' honors. It wasn't the first Adele. Immediately after the regatta, he time that Wesslund, now a resident of had to fly to the Med to meet a client Florida, had done this. in pursuit of another megayacht. Paul Cayard called tactics aboard the 218-ft March 11-14, The Loro Piana Carib- Hetairos. "I really like this island," he told bean Superyacht Regatta. The newest Latitude, "maybe I should move here." of the significant regattas in the Carib- Our tip: Mid-February to early May is bean, this one was for superyachts, and the best time in the Caribbean, both for was based out of the luxurious Costa the weather and sailing activities. It's hot Smeralda YC at North Sound in the Brit- and humid in the summer, and many ish Virgins. It attracted a decent fleet of businesses shut down, 20 boats, most of which quickly took off March 30 - April 5, The BVI Spring afterward for the St. Barth Bucket, which Regatta and Sailing Festival. This is is twice as big and prestigious an event. CARIBBEAN RACING PRIMER LATITUDE / RICHARD LATITUDE

another mostly 'regular sailors regatta', Thanks to ideal conditions in the third race of the 62s raced, including Elvis. Her skipper one that features more flat-water sailing Voiles, 'Hotel California, Too', an old boat with a told Latitude that the cat went over 45 than most. This year the event attracted short mast and Dacron sails, still hit 22 knots. degrees. "We were standing on top of the 81 boats of every type and size, includ- mer South Bay resident Steve Schmidt's vertical saloon windows," he said. "All of ing many charter boats, several of which SC70 Hotel California, Too to hit 22 knots us thought she was going to flip." But she were charter cats owned by Californians. — despite having a stumpy mast and came back down. The multihull division flying just white sails. San Franciscan was won by the crew of the 1,800 pound April 13-18, The Voiles de St. Barth Peter Aschenbrenner's Irens 60 trima- Sea Cart 26. Brave lads. Fritz Bus, a is yet another 'people's regatta', albeit ran Paradox was even faster, although superb Melges 24 sailor from St. Martin, one that this year attracted everything we're not sure they hit 30+ knots, which lost his mast again this year, the second from a one-design class of Melges 24s Gavin Brady reported doing with the TP time in three Voiles. to the Swan 118 Highland Fling. If we 52 Vesper the year before. Two Gunboat had to pick one regatta to recommend, April 16-21, the 37th annual Pan- Although the Voiles is French as French can be, this would be it, as it's first-class and Alex, on the left, and two friends from San Fran- erai Antigua Classic Regatta is perhaps French-festive — meaning dancing on cisco rocked the quay one night as 'The Crocs'. the best classic regatta in the world, tables and being 'naughty' in the way the and this year drew 60 great Classic and young were in the less uptight 1960s and Spirit of Tradition yachts. Ira Epstein of 1970s. If you can find a place to sleep, Bolinas, the owner of the Clark 65 Lone there's a good chance you can get on a Fox that has twice taken overall honors boat. The four days of competition often in the event, reports that it blew in the feature vigorous sailing. After two days high 20s and low 30s. That makes two of light wind this year, including one / RICHARD LATITUDE years in a row of very breezy condi- that featured a spell of torrential rain, tions. This was just fine for great yachts it blew in the 20s with big seas the last such as Carlo Falcone's Milne 79 ketch two days. But it was warm. Wonderfully Mariella, the 65-ft Nathanael Herreshoff warm. Ten-foot seas are what drove for- schooner Mary Rose, the 100-ft Bruce King-designed ketch Winterhawk; and the Soros family's 65-ft Gannon & Ben-

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of these events. Everything from grand only really big regatta in the Caribbean, prix to charter cats is available. If you're it still offers great sailing out of historic a cruiser making your way to the Carib- English Harbour. No matter if you have

CHRISTOPHE JOUNAY CHRISTOPHE bean, you can drop in for as many of a charter boat or a Farr 100 such as these events as you wish. When you've Leopard of London, it's worth doing. had as much racing and partying as you can take, you can just slip around the April 30 - May 3, St. Barth West In- corner to a quiet anchorage and not even dies Regatta. The Northeast Caribbean know an event is happening.. season concludes relatively quietly with The breezy Voiles was the last hurrah for the a regatta for about a dozen mostly rough- 12-year old 92-ft R/P 'Rambler'. She's being hewn boats that were built on beaches replaced this fall by a new 88-footer. of Caribbean Islands for commercial jamin schooner Juno, all of which won use. What the boats lack in polish and their divisions. A team of women dinghy expensive gear, the crews make up for in sailors raced Brooks' Dorade, but didn't spirit. do quite as well as hoped. This is another regatta we'd highly recommend, as it's a spectacular classic boat show in itself, If you're a young person passion- CLASSIC REGATTA COURTESY and you could almost certainly get a ate about sailing, and you've got a few berth on one of the boats for racing. starter bucks tucked away for a half-gap year, there are worse things you could The gaff schooner 'Old Bob', a longtime favorite April 25 - May 1, Antigua Sailing do then head down to the Caribbean in at the Antigua Classic Regatta. There's a whole Week. This year over 100 boats, includ- early February. By the end of May you'd different vibe when wooden boats are involved. ing many charter boats, competed in almost certainly have the opportunity to Trust us, once in your life you deserve this oldest of big Caribbean regattas. set sail for Palma or Antibes on a pretty to experience 'heaven on earth' sailing Although Sailing Week no longer draws fine yacht. If you're a West Coast racer, conditions. the 200+ boats it did when it was the you could charter a boat for one or two — latitude 38/richard

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The 19th biennial Singlehanded TransPac is set to start this coming June Karima Cherif 28. The race features 21 sailors from all Las Brisas — Islander 30 walks of life who have decided to sail Alameda, CA across just over 3,100 miles of open Previous SHTPs: none ocean — alone. In boats that range in Since the young age of 15 Karima size from 21 to 49-feet in length, these has dreamed of sailing solitary individualists will brave the solo across an ocean. elements and sail as fast as their boats This year that dream is will carry them, arriving in Hanalei Bay, to come true with her Hawaii over 18 days later. first solo crossing. She's This year there are six return competi- prepared thoroughly for tors from 2012. On the following pages this event with a personal we've compiled a bit of information on fitness program that in- each of the participants and we hope this cludes swimming, and gives you a better sense of why they are other exercise, coupled with a very seri- subjecting themselves and their (mostly) ous refurbishment of her sailboat. She's little boats to this challenge. raised money through unique fundrais- ing methods via her blog. Joe Baderrama As a professional photographer she Archimedes — Express 27 specializes in capturing subjects under- Alameda, CA water. This speaks to her broader pas- Previous SHTPs: none sion for all things aquatic. "I know that While many singlehanders seek out this trip is the gateway to continuing a the challenge of racing against their fel- lifelong commitment to ocean conserva- low individualists, Joe simply wants to tion," says Karima. If her enthusiasm is do this race while he still can. any indication of her skill, she'll certainly "Sometimes dreams need to be competitive. happen early," he says. Why Ken Roper at the start of not? He's got his wife's full Gary Burton his 12th SSS TransPac support. Inspired to do the Elizabeth Ann — Westsail 32 race in 2012. race by his mother, he's look- Brookings, OR ing forward to the adventure Previous SHTPs: none – save for those he'll not see Sailing to Hawaii singlehanded takes for a little while. "I will miss a lot of friendly support. my daughter and Big Josie, our Aussie "Charlotte, Chris, Ezra both great motivators and guidelines to Cattle Dog who will wait faithfully by the and Faith," were particu- get the boat and myself up to seaworthy window each night." larly helpful according to condition," he says. "I was also inspired Joe also sends out a bunch of thanks Gary. "Dave who has put by the many talented solo sailors before to, "George Lythcott and John Simpson up with endless questions me, some of whom I am lucky to count for helping me get to the start line." with patience, kindness as friends today." Taking his preparation and practical help. Lee a few steps further, Brian is also making Barry Bristol with the most miserable all his own sails. Fastlane — Catalina Capri 30 of jobs. John, Bernie, Timmy, Steve and San Diego, CA many others. You know who you are. Nathalie Criou Previous SHTPs: 3 Thank you!" Elise — Express 27 Barry, like some others, has a pen- Only with help like this can Dave San Francisco, CA chant for spending a lot of time alone take on this personal and competitive Previous SHTPs: none on his boat — this is his fourth race. "It challenge that will likely have him sail- Nathalie was first introduced to ocean takes a certain type of person to want to ing home from the beautiful Hawaiian racing during the 2008 doublehanded do this," he says."A few odd Islands on his own as well. PacCup — and had a blast. "This seems ones want to do it over and to be the next big step for over. I like the independence Brian Cline me," she says. "This is of sailing by myself. There are Maris — Dana 24 mostly a downwind race no excuses for what happens. Berkeley, CA and the Express 27 has Good or bad it’s all on me." Previous SHTPs: none fantastic surfing charac- Sounds like Barry will be Brian has wanted to teristics so should be a enjoying the food he brings participate in this race great boat for the event. along, too. "I take only food I since he learned to sail "I approach the event like," he says. "None of 'this is good for — only about five years with a healthy mix of me stuff' ­— cans and dry goods, one- ago. Then, after doing the impatience, delight and fear." Rest as- pot hot dishes and pancakes/eggs for LongPac he wanted more. sured, Nathalie will also have a healthy breakfast." "I find race deadlines diet. Her mostly snack-based meals will and race rules serve as include fresh oranges, smoked fish, cof-

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Michael Jefferson Mouton Noir — Garcia Freres 42 Alameda Previous SHTPs: 4 This will be Michael's fifth singlehanded race to Hawaii and the sec- ond trip on board Mouton Noir. "I think many of the participants would admit that the true value of doing the race is in the mind and the soul, and the memories of an experience that only a lucky few have had," he says. "Being alone at sea is a very intense and personal experi- ence… Although it can be very tiring and scary at times, there is great satisfaction and pleasure in overcoming the various obstacles that come my way." Ultimately, Michael has found that, "interactions with my fellow competitors have a depth and warmth rare in normal life." These experiences and accomplishments provide him good feelings that will last his lifetime.

Peter Heiberg Scaramouche V — Palmer Johnson 49 Vancouver, B.C. Previous SHTPs: 1 After Peter's last singlehanded race to Hawaii in 2012, he wrote a book, Lee Shore Blues. The title may allude to the LATITUDE / LADONNA LATITUDE disappointment he felt in his perfor- mance that year. "It wasn't fee, tea, pasta and a bit of wine for her 2012 Lightspeed placed first in her divi- my finishing position so halfway party. sion in the PacCup. much but just that I sailed poorly and didn't make a Rick Elkins Al Germain good effort," he says. "Since Lightspeed — Custom Wylie 39 Bandicoot — Wyliecat 30 this will be my last race (at Richmond, CA Point Richmond, CA least with Scaramouche) I Previous SHTPs: none Previous SHTPs: 1 thought I would take the Although Rick was both in the Navy Al has taken on this year's opportunity to make the hu- and a member of the Sea Bees, he says, Singlehanded TransPac more as a miliation complete," he quips. Certainly "I did not start sailing until 20 years personal challenge than anything. "I'm it isn't going to be that bad. We can only later." And, when he did start sailing, sailing this race again because I like the hope his next book doesn't have the word he lived two hours north unique challenge and want to improve 'blues' in it. of the Bay, "which made from previous races," he says. But it's not sailing sporadic." But, as if Al is really trying to beat anyone — David Herrigel having the opportunity to he sees it all in the larger Domino — Wilderness 30 sail Olson 30s and Wylie context of being able to Alameda, CA 43s certainly helped move prepare well for the event Previous SHTPs: none him in the right direction. and then sail it enjoyably. "My desire to do this race started back After his daughters grew "I want to enjoy the race in the 80’s, when I read about it as a sail- up and went on their own, itself. In this context, en- ing obsessed kid growing he says "I got serious and moved up to joyment could be defined up in Seattle," says David. Lightspeed to try my hand at ocean sail- as knowing the prepara- Aside from the TransPac ing." tions are thorough and representing a personal Watching the sailing documentary of proceeding with the confidence that physical challenge, it's the 94-95 BOC race really hooked Rick problems will be overcome." He contin- also about something on solo racing. "This SSS TransPac for ues, "It helps to know that we will all be more. "Ultimately it is Lightspeed is the next best thing." Fellow out there together sharing this special about proving I can make racers should keep an eye on Rick; he's experience, old friends and new." a 30-year goal a reality." done well crossing the Pacific. Back in David is also sailing in memory of the

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man who taught him how to sail ­— his father. during a midlife crisis?" is intent on fulfilling his dream of experi- he asks. encing adventure on the high seas while Steve Hodges Regardless of why he he still can. Frolic — Islander 36 is going, he's certain to be Alameda, CA safe. "I'm wearing lucky Ken Roper Previous SHTPs: 1 rainbow loom necklaces Harrier — Finn Flyer 31 Having raced back in 2012, one of made by my sons, Stefan San Pedro, CA Steve's biggest upgrades was and Olaf." Safety aside Previous SHTPs: 12 a new autohelm. "Frolic’s though, we do worry a Ken retired from the military long ago non-human steering will little about his diet ­— "I'll be eating in '77, but it trained him well for the rig- be primarily an electric be- Mountain House freeze dried food two- ors of singlehanded racing. He's gotten lowdeck motor (I destroyed three times daily and Corazonas Oatmeal quite good at it too, despite threatening two tiller pilots in 2012) with Squares as snacks." once that 2010 was the an antique Atoms vane as a last time he'd participate. backup." This should add to Jak Mang But here he is at the spry the fun factor for Steve who Maitreya — Ingrid 38 age of 85 ready to cross had a "blast" during the last race. Also Port Townsend, WA the Pacific one more time. helping along the way are his many sup- Previous SHTPs: none He and Harrier certainly porters including, "my super-supportive This will be my second solo trip, but get along well. He's sailed wife, Susan, friends, and notably other my first race. "The crossing has always her long past 100,000 sailors who have shared their vast expe- been a big challenge for me," says Jak. miles and owned her for rience freely." "But then I met a couple of solo circum- close to 30 years. navigators and it completely changed my Kevin Jones perspective." Steve Saul Back Beat — Capri 25 Like those in the small group of SSS Grace — Wauquiez Pretorian 35 Port Townsend, WA TransPac alumni, Jak knows well the Sausalito, CA Previous SHTPs: none friendship and bond that develops after Previous SHTPs: 1 Before the TransPac even begins, Kevin finishing one or many of these races. We couldn't express it any better than has plans to sail Back Beat from Port "Having been around a Steve himself. "We sail alone over the Townsend to Alameda, some couple of previous races, blue horizon to find a perfect mirror that 875 miles down the coast. I see the faces change but reveals our true nature. We are improb- We think this should be a the camaraderie stays the able, magnificent, flawed and humbled. pretty good tune-up for the same. Getting to know the Deeper in the ocean, there is a clock. race. But he's really not in it bug-lighters is a big draw Its rhythms are the ocean swells and the to outperform other racers. for me." arc of the galaxy over the "The Singlehanded Transpac Unlike others we've horizon. For the sea, time is one of my sailing bucket heard from, Jak plans is passing so slowly. For list races," says to Kevin. on a bit of fresh seafood along the way us, time is passing so fast. "I've wanted to do it since I first became adding, " I hope to catch some tuna and Our solitude joins us to aware of it in the late '80s, but the time dorado this time across." Otherwise he'll a community of rascals hasn't been right for me until now. I'm dine mostly on snacks — "dried fruit, and heroes – past, present not a super-competitive racer, but I do nuts, jerky, and oatmeal. I'll have an and future. They inspire hope my boat and I give a good account occasional larger dinner now and then." us to sail onward. We of ourselves." discover for the first time the place in He's got a fair amount of navigation Doug Paine which we live." equipment on board too. "There are a few Jack — Capri 25 handheld GPSs on board, and the main San Diego, CA John Simpson VHF has AIS and GPS. I don't have a Previous SHTPs: none Crazy Rhythms — Santa Cruz 27 chartplotter, but I do have paper charts Growing up on the East Coast, Doug Alameda, CA and electronic charts on a laptop." And, admired his father's adventurous sea- Previous SHTPs: none in case he gets bored, he's bringing along borne spirit which landed him a spot on John, like many other singlehanders, a sextant, which he's learned to use. "I Admiral Byrd’s second expedition to the has been busy getting his boat ready plan to play with it along the way, com- Antarctic. "During the time I should have for the race. This might be taking lon- paring my GPS fixes with fixes plotted been paying attention in school I was ger than anticipated as from my noon sights." reading books on boats and voyages," he sounds like someone says Doug."I was poring who wants to do things Przemyslaw Karwasiecki through the designs and on his own. "I like the Libra — Mini 6.5M words of Herreshoff and self-reliance inherent in San Francisco Stephens, I was awed by singlehanding," he says. Previous SHTPs: none the J Boats, by tales of But he also wants to do We aren't certain why Przemyslaw is the clipper ships, Robin the race because of the sailing to Hawaii alone. It's likely because Lee Graham, Slocum, Sir challenge it represents. of his love of the sea. But he might be in Robin Knox-Johnston, But, there's another possibility, "maybe search of something more ethereal too. Blondie Hasler, Sir Fran- I'm just a weirdo with a boat..." "Isn't it normal to look for mermaids cis Chichester and others." Today, Jack

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attention to macro and micro details Lilya Vorobey Galaxsea to singlehand in a situation where my mental acu- Widmat — Olson 30 to and from Hawaii, with ity is dampened by sleep deprivation." Emerald Hills all the comforts of home." Ultimately, he hopes all Previous SHTPs: 1 A Hydrovane the hard work will bring The restoration of her Olson 30 self steering system, a a sense of internal sat- Widmat is just a culmination of Lilya's Simrad AC 42 auto pilot, isfaction. "Spiritually, I interest in all things "floaty," as she Garmin chartplotters, hope all the background says. Although she's trav- AIS, and HD radar do most of the work so noise slowly fades to si- eled the world and each that he can enjoy the more spiritual side lence and I get a chance of its continents, she's of the adventure. "The race is adrenaline, to re-calibrate my internal now focused on traveling rhythm, harmony, and peace all in one compass." the planet's oceans. This big vacation package." We certainly hope everyone has a shouldn't be too difficult comfortable, safe journey to Hanalei for her; she's been build- Frank Wooten Bay. It will be quite an experience for ing boats for most of her PneumAddict — each and every one of these competi- life. Hopefully her elec- Farr 30 tors. Preparing a boat, taking time off tronic instruments won't fail her, as she San Francisco, CA work, and spending time on the ocean doesn't pay much respect to her sextant. Previous SHTPs: none practicing all take a lot of time and no "Well, I have one. Nice box. Dazzling in- Compelled by the teaching of his small expense. That's not to mention strument. I might use it as a foot rest." parents and the support of his loving all the support they've gotten along the partner, Rachel Tegano, Frank brings to way from friends and family. One of the Daniel Wiley the TransPac a hope to fulfill his vision amazing elements of this race must be Galaxsea — Nauticat 44 of spirituality. "I am racing to challenge sailing into Hanalei Bay and finishing Richmond, CA myself physically, mentally, spiritually," the race. After an intense and hopefully Previous SHTPs: 1 Frank says. "The physical experience will fulfilling time at sea, who could ask for If you've ever seen Galaxsea on the inherently be a lot of work performing more — save for a refreshing Mai Tai? Bay, you know that Daniel enjoys sail- the tasks of 4+ individuals for 10+ days. Sail fast, everyone. ing a well-appointed boat. "I've set up Mentally my challenge is to pay close — latitude/ross

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It was good to see that someone had finally read my instructions about how to prepare their boat for an inspection. age plan. "For most applications the Mercator The storm jib hoisted, the trysail bent on, "Looks like they might have gone a projection is more practical because it's, jacklines rigged, and emergency steering little too far north in the last race," I said. like, conformal and loxodromic." system set up and ready to demonstrate. "Is that to remind the crew not to take Against my better judgment, I asked Even the anchor rodes were run out that route again?" what those words meant. along the dock, ready to measure. This "That's just the 'passenger chart,' like "Conformal," Lee explained, "just inspection would go quickly, and I might what they post on a cruise ship," said means that shapes and angles are even have time to go sailing later in the Lee. "And, like, it's not as far north as it preserved, as long as their extents are afternoon. looks on that projection." small compared to the size of the earth. By the time I went below to find the "Right," I said. "I understand that the That is, a circle will always look like a skipper, I had checked off most of the track chart is on a Mercator projection, circle, and a right angle will always be a deck items: Toerail around the foredeck, so the great circle course is a curve to right angle. Now, the scale may change lifeline stanchions secured in place, pad- the north of a straight line. I guess when a lot. We have the 'Greenland syndrome,' eyes for harness tethers. Things were you have a spherical earth and make it whereby Greenland looks bigger than just as well organized downstairs, with into a flat map, it's impossible to show South America, even though it's really much smaller. But the shape of any rea- sonably small feature is preserved accu- rately. Like, a bay in Alaska will appear five times the size of a bay in Brazil, but it will still have the right proportions." "That's because the meridians all converge at the poles, but the Mercator projection keeps them at the same dis- tance on the chart," I volunteered. "So the scale becomes infinitely large at the pole." "And the chart would become infi- nitely large at the pole too," added Lee.

all the required PFDs, harnesses, teth- ers, flares, and other emergency items on display. Still no sign of the owner or skipper, but there was a file folder on the chart table marked "For Inspector" that contained copies of the raft certification and other required documents. The inspection checklist was almost complete before the owner — or in this case, the owner's rep — came aboard. "Max!" cried Lee Helm as she jumped down the companionway ladder. "I didn't expect you to be our inspector!" The track chart at the top shows division win- "That's why a Mercator projection — at "Well," I countered, "I didn't expect ners of the 2012 Pacific Cup, in Mercator and least one aligned with the equator — you to be on the crew. Did they leave you tangential projections. When you see the great never reaches the pole. But shapes and in charge of inspection prep? And are you circle as a straight line, it doesn't look as if the angles are preserved intact, so the pro- on this boat for the Hawaii race?" winners went all that far north. jection is conformal." "For sure," she said. "Nice ride, huh?" the shortest distance as a straight line." "What was that other property?" "It looks fast," I agreed. "That's not true at all," Lee informed "Loxodromic," Lee continued. "That me. "There are lots of ways to represent just means that a straight line from point a sphere on a plane, and some of them A to point B will have the same heading I checked off some more basic items show all great circle paths as straight over its entire length." in the cabin — bilge pump handles, floor lines." "In other words, a rhumbline course," boards secured, ditch bag within easy "Well then why don't we use them for I said. reach — when I noticed a track chart navigation?" I asked. "Seems like it would "But, like, in this case 'rhumbline' is taped to the bulkhead next to the stow- be much more intuitive." not the shortest distance from A to B.

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of tangency, accurately represents the great circle direction from that point. It's another property of the tangential projection. I'll demonstrate."

L ee pushed me over to the nav sta- tion and had me sit down at the chart table. Moving the race paperwork out of the way, she opened a little hatch in the chart table lid that revealed a laptop computer. While we waited for it to boot up she explained that "GRIB" stands for "gridded binary," and is the form in

GRIB file showing the surface wind field and pressure, as it might be downloaded at sea. The gnomic projection makes it a little easier to choose an optimal route, especially if you are second-guessing your routing software. It gets confusing in longer races where there's a difference, and a lot of people say rhumbline but really mean great circle." "Keeping all this straight is just part of the navigator's art," I suggested. "We all know that when you look at a Merca- tor chart from here to Hawaii, you have to imagine that the shortest distance is an arc to the north." "For sure, Max. But, like, we have computers now. For my charts, I like to re-project in a gnomonic projection that shows all great circles as straight lines. thought. which some of the most useful weather There's a little bit of distortion because "And because that imaginary light maps are transmitted in low-bandwidth it's non-conformal, but I think it shows a bulb is at the center of the earth, the email via single-sideband radio or sat- more accurate picture of the race course, line representing the great circle on the phone connections. especially in relation to weather systems earth's surface will also project along A few seconds later we had a GRIB and wind forecasts." that plane that contains the earth's file viewer on the screen, showing the "I still don't see how you can project center. The intersection of two planes is predicted wind field as an array of arrows a sphere to a plane so that all the lines always a straight line, so the great circle of various sizes, and surface pressure are straight," I said. maps to a straight line on the tangential contours over the race course. "Lots o' ways," Lee repeated. "For ex- projection. And, like, any great circle "Like, this really should be a feature ample, consider a tangential projection." will map to a straight line, for the same built into the GRIB file viewer," Lee "Tangential projection?" I asked. reason, even if it's distant from the point complained. "But it was written by vol- "Imagine a plane tangent to the earth's of tangency. Because it's in a plane that unteers, so, like, I can't complain. I have surface. Make the point of tangency near passes through the center of the earth." to use a separate program to change from the middle of the race, like 30° degrees "Darn it, you're right!" I said after sev- Mercator to a gnomonic view." north by 140° west. Now imagine a light eral more minutes of pondering and a few "Lee, I'm surprised that the viewer bulb at the center of the earth, and the repetitions of the logic by Lee. "But this shows arrows instead of wind barbs. map is drawn by literally projecting the projection method can't ever map a point Aren't wind barbs the meteorological shadows of the earth's coastlines, and 90° away from the point of tangency, and standard notation?" the shadows of the meridians and paral- I imagine the distortion is pretty severe "It's a setting on the viewer; wind lels, onto that flat plane." as you get close to that." barbs distort the visual analog," Lee "Okay, that's not hard to imagine." "True," said Lee. "But, like, for a few claimed. "The feathers on the barb make "Now it gets fun. Consider a great thousand miles of ocean, I like seeing the angle seem a little different. Also they circle course from San Francisco to Ha- non-distorted great circle tracks. I can only vary in increments of five knots, and waii. The radius of a great circle in three live without the conformal shapes. So, we're concerned with way smaller differ- dimensions is the same as the radius like, I re-project all my GRIB file views ences for route optimization. And, like, of the earth, so the plane that contains to an azimuthal gnomonic projection." the best part of using arrows is that when the great circle is a plane that passes "Azimuthal gnomonic?" you set the viewer to scale the length of through the center of the earth." "That just means that directions to the arrow to the wind speed, the area of "I'll buy that," I said after a little any object on the map, from the point the arrow — and like, the amount of ink

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on the page — scales according to the of a map, figure out for itself what the area of the arrow." projection was, then re-project in just She could see that this did not im- domain that does this?" I asked. one step according to my settings. Right press me. "USGS has a program called MapIMG, now I can overlay the track chart, the "Get it? The amount of ink is propor- but I like Geocart a lot better. Much GRIB viewer output, and the weatherfax tional to the length of the arrow squared, better manual, too, with a really good charts all on the same projection and so it's also proportional to wind speed tutorial on what all the different projec- same scale — but there's a fair amount of squared, so it's proportional to dynamic tions can and can't do for you. Like, legwork to do that. Like, it should all be wind pressure. It's like, a direct repre- did you know that there's a difference built into the GRIB viewer or something." sentation of the real force of the wind." between azimuthal, a map that shows "You really think a program could "Still, to a meteorologist it might look the direction to any other point on earth, deduce the projection of an image file all and retroazimuthal, a map on its own?" I asked. that shows the direction to "Okay, maybe help it out by clicking you from any other point on on some points and keying in their lat- earth?" long," Lee conceded. "But, like, 'til then "Those two maps should be you just have to practice a little with identical," I asserted. Geocart." "BZZZT! Wrong! Remember that the grid of parallels and meridians is not rectilinear L ee demonstrated a few more in an azimuthal projection. map conversions, and since the chart The heading changes during table had a good Internet connection, I the trip, so the initial course bought the program from mapthematics for the reverse trip is not the right then and there. Our play was only reciprocal of the initial course interrupted by the footsteps of a horde of race crew climbing aboard the boat. "It's the rest of the crew!" Lee ex- claimed, looking up at the clock on the bulkhead. "We have a practice scheduled for this afternoon. I thought the inspection would be over by now." "Well, it would have been," I said. "Quick, show me that the bilge pumps both work, and let me take a better look at Above and right: Weatherfax surface pro- the emergency rudder. We're gram, in Mercator and tangential projections. supposed to do a test under The tangential projection brings Alaska back power..." down to its actual size, along with the high- latitude weather systems. amateurish." The pumps worked "Heck with that, it gives a better pic- fine, the mast step ture of the wind than those silly barbs was secure, the fuel with feathers every five knots." tank had its shut-off valve, and the bat- teries in the EPIRBs As Lee was arguing for ar- and strobes were all rows over barbs, she was also bringing within spec. up a program called Geocart. She opened for the outbound trip." "Just do a doughnut or two with your a GRIB viewer image in JPEG format, "Well, maybe," I allowed. "I remember emergency rudder on your way out of the did some manipulations with parallels when I had what must have been an harbor," I said. "I'll watch from the yacht of latitude and meridians of longitude in azimuthal map, back when I had a Ham club." a Mercator projection to get it to match radio set. It was important to know the "Deal!" said Lee. the GRIB image, then saved it, opened direction to any other point on earth And the inspection, one of the longest it again, and we had a new weather map for aiming the antenna. But why would ever, was finally over. with none of the great-circle distortion. anyone want a retroazimuthal map?" — max ebb "Nice!" I said. "Where can I get this "It's a classic problem," said Lee. program?" "Which way is Mecca?" Readers — check out these resources: "The demo is a free download from "Ah, of course." Geocart website: http://www.mapthe- Mapthematics.com. Full featured, if you "Actually," Lee said as she brought up matics.com (free demo version, $240 for don't mind a big watermark 'demo' on another chart to re-project, this one from non-commercial license). MapIMG web- all your output. Not all that expensive a weatherfax broadcast that included a site: http://cegis.usgs.gov/projection/ to buy, in the scheme of things." lot of high-latitude distortion, "the app I acc_proj_data.html (free, open-source) "Isn't there anything in the public really want would take any graphic image

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To begin this month's racing news we start with April's Newport to Ensenada Race, which was remarkable for its wind and the number of trimarans vying to break the speed record. Closer to home, San Francisco Bay racing is in full swing this season. The Singlehanded Sailing Society was busy running the Round the Rocks, Duxship and Singlehanded Farallones races. Berkeley YC ran the WBRA's Race #2, and midway through May there were the SFYC's Elite Keel, StFYC's Phyllis Kleinman Swiftsure, and SYC's Women's Skipper regattas.

Newport to Ensenada did not see too many other boats before Race (4/25-4/27) dark but were pleasantly surprised as The big story in this year's Newport we converged with the fi nish line and to Ensenada Race wasn't that big at all. were fi nishing near other boats that we A signifi cant storm system had many consider to be much faster." thinking that records were going to be Melvin sailed with his 19-year-old broken for the 125-mile race. All eyes son, James, and Peter Wells. "James were on the big trimarans: last year's and I have sailed in a lot of regattas to- winner, William Gibbs on his 52-foot gether in the F18 catamaran class and catamaran Afterburner, Tom Siebel's on our trimaran in New Zealand. He MOD 70 Orion — the 2014 San Diego and I have won several national cham- to Puerto Vallarta record-breaker — and pionships together," says Melvin. "This H.E. Erloe's ORMA 60 Mighty Merloe. was the fi rst time we sailed with Peter But seemingly out of the blue, Pete Wells and he was a fantastic addition Melvin (of the well-known yacht design to our team. He was the 2004 Olympic fi rm Morelli & Melvin) surprised many team representative in windsurfi ng for by winning best overall corrected time in the United States and has done a lot of his 28-foot catamaran Mama Tried. Tom other sailing as well. This was Peter's Siebel won best elapsed time, skippering fi rst multihull regatta and he said, 'First Orion. Despite wind speeds reaching 38 race on a multihull and I am hooked.'" knots, no records were set. Mama Tried won three throphies — Pete Melvin's done this race six times, best corrected time, best corrected time/ ers. Heading back past Red Rock, they but not since 2009. "I bought Mama trimaran, and best corrected time for all fi nished in front of Richmond YC. Tried in New Zealand and we sailed the boats. Although conditions warranted some boat there for one season," says Melvin. Complete results at reefi ng at the start, racers eventually Prior to leaving for San Francisco for the www.newporttoensenada.com fell into far calmer waters when they — latitude / ross America's Cup he'd "modifi ed Mama's reached Raccoon Strait. After that, the daggerboards and built new fl oats. Just Round the Rocks fl eets experienced an easterly as they before the race we shipped the boat to On Saturday May 3, the Singlehanded headed toward the Brothers. "There Newport inside a container." Sailing Society's Round the Rocks race was a little bit of a fi asco around the Brothers," according to Jib Martens, who doublehanded his Worth 40 Freedom with his son Will. "The wind went light and changed direction, and the current is wicked there. Some boats ran into trouble getting too close to the island and had to turn on their engines. Others got fl ushed a little wide making the turn to the SE." Jib and Will avoided the mess and sailed on toward a healthy 20+ knot breeze at the fi nish. — latitude / ross

SSS ROUND THE ROCKS REGATTA (5/3) SINGLEHANDED MONOHULL — 1) Hot Ice, C&C 110, Mike Haddock; 2) Green Dragon, Cal

PHOTO KEN BROWN PHOTO 20, Marcus Choy; 3) Whirlwind, Wyliecat 30, Dan Benjamin. (26 boats) Michael Radcliffe's Synergy 1000 'Kilo' during the got off to a roaring start on the Olympic DOUBLEHANDED MONOHULL — 1) Can May 10 Duxship race — held inshore this year. Circle, with breeze well into the low 20s O' Whoopass, Cal 20 Odr, Richard VonEhrenk- by the fi rst start at 10:30 a.m. Single- rook; 2) Outsider, Azzura 310, Greg Nelsen; 3) Melvin is pretty discreet about his Nemesis, Pearson Commander, Jeff Sullivan. (44 race preparation, what there was of it. and doublehanded participants in 13 classes headed south to round Alcatraz, boats) "We had not raced the boat here so had SINGLEHANDED MULTIHULL — 1) Tri N Fly, no gauge against how we compare with then past Harding Rock, through Rac- the local fl eet," he says. "In the race we coon Strait, and on to round the Broth-

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'Orion' (l) and 'Mama Tried' at the start of the Newport racers go anyway. to Ensenada Race. "We feel that the organizing author- ity along with the race committee has a responsibility to determine if conditions pose a safety hazard to the fl eet. Some members of our fl eet are seasoned off- shore veterans who have done multiple Pacifi c crossings in very stable boats," says Andy. "Some members of our fl eet are weekend warriors who are expanding their horizons by trying ocean racing for potentially the fi rst time. We understand that a few of the boats signed up for the race on Saturday are prepping for the Pacifi c Cup or other longer races and wanted to test their boat and crew in the nastiest conditions possible. To them I apologize and suggest that they watch the forecast and fi nd a nasty day when there is not a race for practice. Most of our fl eet does this for fun, and conditions Saturday were forecast to be somewhere between no fun and dangerous." — latitude / ross

SSS DUXSHIP RACE (5/10)

LESLIE RICHTER / WWW.ROCKSKIPPER.COM PHRO 1 — 1) Red Cloud, Farr 36, Don Aherns; 2) Dare Dare, Jeanneau Sun Fast, Nicholas Popp; 3) Cruzsea Baby, Beneteau 10R, Berkeley YC midwinters that we won’t Corsair F-27, David Morris; 2) Tri Chi, Corsair Brian Turner. (11 boats) F-27 Charles Jeremias. (2 boats) race in a gale." PHRO 2 — 1) Whirlwind, Wyliecat 30, Dan DOUBLEHANDED MULTIHULL — 1) Ro- They arrived at their decision on May Benjamin; 2) Green Buffalo, Cal 40, Jim Quanci; shambo, Corsair 31r, Darren Doud; 2) Peregrine 10 to hold an inshore race after much 3) Sea Star, Cal 39, Bob Walden. (8 boats) Falcon, Corsair F-27, Bill Gardner; 3) Ma's Rov- study and deliberation. "The discus- SHORTHANDED 1 — 1) Racer X, J/105, Mary er, Corsair 31, Mark Eastham. (6 boats) sion specifi c to the Duxship started in Mcgrath; 2) Javelin, J/105, Sergei Podshivalov; Results at www.sfbaysss.org earnest on Friday morning and involved 3) Void Star, Santa Cruz 40, James Murphy. (4 boats) OYRA Duxship all the members of the OYRA board and the PRO who was running the race for SHORTHANDED 2 — 1) Nancy, Wyliecat The Duxship race was held inshore 30, Pat Broderick; 2) Mesmerize, C&C 35 Mk III, us. Dozens of emails went back and this past May 10 because of concerns Rune Storesund, 3) Moonshine, DP 26, Dylan related to high-wind forecasts and thus forth and we studied every forecast we Benjamin. (4 boats) safety. Race organizers followed weather could get our hands on," says Andy. "As Complete results at www.yra.org forecasts for 24-hours prior to the regatta we got closer to Saturday the forecasts to ensure their ultimate decision would all started to agree that we would see WBRA #2 be the right one. This decision created sustained winds in the high 20s with Berkeley YC was on station at the a fair amount of debate amongst racers, gusts in the mid-to upper 30s. We all Olympic Circle to welcome the WBRA frustrated by the restriction of not being got up early on Saturday and checked fl eet on Saturday, May 10. Frustratingly, allowed out the Gate due to weather. the various forecasts. We checked NOAA, conditions never quite settled down as Many but not all skippers signed up for Sailfl ow, and PredictWind and I even had the wind direction moved through over the OYRA series are planning to do the a phone conversation with Mike Dvorak 100°. PacCup and saw this as an opportunity from Sailtactics.com who does a high Regardless, the Bears, Birds, Folk- for some good heavy-weather training. -resolution forecast the morning of the boats and Knarrs encountered a light organizers saw things differently. race specifi c for the race area. All sources 5- to 10-knot northerly at the beginning "The current OYRA board has been agreed that we would see sustained winds in the high 20s with gusts from having ongoing discussions about wind For more racing news, subscribe limits for a couple of years now," says mid-30s to 40. We had one fi nal email Andy Newell, President of the OYRA. huddle Saturday morning and I spoke to 'Lectronic Latitude online at "We have even discussed non-race-day to the PRO by phone and all agreed that www.latitude38.com. forecasts in the past to prepare ourselves the in-the-Bay course was appropriate May's racing stories included: for making a recommendation to the PRO based on what the forecasts said would about whether to send the fl eet out the be happening by mid-afternoon." J/Fest • Doublehanded Farallones Gate. We have adopted the policy of the But even if forecasts were for high Race • Resin Regatta• Rollo Wheeler winds and a potentially large sea state, some asked why they decided not to let Regatta • MEXORC Copa Corum Regatta Previews and much more! THE RACING WWW.ROCKSKIPPER.COM LESLIE RICHTER /

Wind gusts into the low 30s were reported during StFYCs Phyllis Kleinman Swiftsure Regatta May 17-18, keeping racers on their toes. Clockwise from top left: 'Mr. Magoo' battles the heavy fl ood rounding a leeward mark; 'Gradient Vee' almost pitchpoles; 'Swiftsure' looking solid coming up the Cityfront; A fl eet of J/105s heads downwind in heavy air and heavy fl ood; 'Encore' prepares for a leeward mark rounding; 'Chance' enjoying a downwinf sprint; Gradient Vee' dismasts during the second race; 'Orion' fl ying in strong breeze. of the fi rst race coming from 305°. This FOLKBOATS — 1) Polperro, Peter Jeal; 2) night blow made for pretty fl at water had the unfortunate effect of creating a Thea, Chris Herrmann; 3) Nordic Star, Richard most of the day, so the racing was reach in both directions of the one-lap Keldsen. (3 boats) generally manageable, but exhilarating. race, as the wind began shifting to the KNARR — 1) Snaps III, Knud Wibroe; 2) RC set up close to the Cityfront, off Fort right. Bobbi Tosse and her race com- Flyer, Chris Kelly; 3) Gannet, Bob Thalman. (5 Mason, both days to allow tactical use mittee soon saw a wind direction of boats) of the current relief as well as try to stay 235° and sent the Knarrs and the Birds WBRA #2 (5/10 second race) clear of shipping lanes. BEARS — 1) Magic, Tim Maloney; 2) on a newly oriented two-lap course just Smokey, Stephen Robertson; 3) Huck Finn, Eighteen J/105s, three multihulls, before the wind began to shift again. Margie Siegal. (3 boats) and seven boats racing under PHRF/ After a brief pause, the Folkboats and BIRDS — 1) Oriole, Hugh Harris & Jock Ma- ORR dual scoring participated in the Bears were sent on a short one-lapper clea; 2) Kookaburra, Sue Koffel; 3) Widgeon, series, with the eponymous Swiftsure and the breeze appeared to almost die Charles Rixford. (6 boats) taking line and corrected honors to win completely. Again, the shifty conditions FOLKBOATS — 1) Polperro, Peter Jeal; 2) the overall event. Waye Koide on Encore required skippers and crew to pay close Thea, Chris Herrmann; 3) Freja, Tom Reed. (8 got the ORR prize. Only Orion, Tom attention to the wind direction, which boats) Siebel's big multihull, was able to come forced almost all to sail reach-to-reach KNARR — 1) Flyer, Chris Kelly; 2) Gjendin, to the line for each race, and fl ew away Graham Green; 3) Snaps III, Knud Wibroe. (8 with hardly any upwind or downwind boats) with the trophy for that division. Ryan legs. Complete results at www.yra.org/wbra Simmons skippering Blackhawk took the — latitude / ross J/105 prize in close competition. Race day one called for starboard- WBRA #2 (5/10 fi rst race) StFYC Phyllis Kleinman rounding Cityfront courses, with the BEARS — 1) Smokey, Stephen Robertson; Swiftsure Regatta fi rst set running from the South Tower 2) Magic, Tim Maloney; 3) Huck Finn, Margie The third running of the Phyllis to Blossom. Many racers eschewed the Siegal. (3 boats) Kleinman Swiftsure Regatta saw plenty current relief of the Cityfront, diving for BIRDS — 1) Cuckoo, Bill Claussen; 2)Oriole, of wind to push the boats around the the Alcatraz cone instead. A good tacti- Hugh Harris & Jock Maclea; 3) Curlew, John course. A hefty fl ood and limited over- cal call, but one that led to many paths Gilmour. (6 boats) Page 108 • Latitude 38 • June, 2014 SHEETSHEET WWW.ROCKSKIPPER.COM WWW.ROCKSKIPPER.COM LESLIE RICHTER / LESLIE RICHTER /

crossing where the 270° rounding was PHRF racer Whiplash were forced to give SYC Women's Skipper Regatta unexpected by the next guy. Contact be- up several places at the leeward gate, Sausalito Yacht Club’s annual Wom- tween Arbitrage and another boat in the sailing deeply past it while recovering en’s Skipper Regatta on May 17 created a J/105 class led to her missing race two, gear, while others had their challenges new division this year. They invited Freda with average points awarded as redress. elsewhere on the course. Generally our B, an 80-foot (LOA) gaff-rigged schooner Building winds and obviously ex- racers were observed to treat the sporty to participate in the Exhibition Class. hausted crews, multi Gradient Vee dis- conditions with the respect and sea- Sausalito YC race rules required only masting at the weather mark, and some manship due, while maintaining a com- the skipper to be female, but Freda B’s pretty spectacular roundups, led to an petitive and safe race. Results are posted co-owner Marina O’Neill chose to grace abandonment call before the third race, with congratulations to all competitors her beautiful schooner with a varied to the satisfaction of virtually all. and thanks to our race committee. and talented team of 12 ladies, ranging On day two we learned from the racers — Michael Morazadah in age from early twenties to late 60s. and set port roundings (if you want the Skipper Abby Mohan, 34, handled the cone, you get the cone). The two sched- StFYC PHYLLIS KLEINMAN SWIFTSURE helm and ordered tacks and jibes with uled races got off on time, running on the REGATTA (5/17-18; 4r, 0t) the calm authority of an old salt, yet Cityfront again. Though the day started J/105 — 1) Blackhawk, Ryan Simmons, 15 this was the fi rst time she had raced off more calmly, forecast and observed points; 2) Mojo, Jeff Littfi n, 15; 3) Risk, Jason Freda B. The race committee staggered winds at midday were somewhat stron- Woodley / Scott Whitney, 18. (18 boats) Freda B's start time so she would be be- ger. A series of truly horrendous drops ORR — 1) Encore, Sydney 36 CR, Wayne hind the fl eet of smaller boats, and the Koide, 6 points; 2) Whiplash, McConaghy 38, by the J/105 fl eet at the leeward gate course became challenging for a 32-ton Donald Payan, 6; 3) Deception, Santa Cruz 50, schooner at times, but these fun-loving almost distracted the RC from fi nishing William Helvestine, 12. (3 boats) Orion, speeding alone like a freight train MULTIHULL — 1) Orion, MOD70, Tom Siebel, gals celebrated the calm sea in the lee of from midbay. "Um, you gonna fi nish 4 points; 2) Smart Recruiters, Extreme 40, Je- Angel Island with an impromptu dance that boat there?" inquired new StFYC rome Ternynck, 17; 3) Gradient Vee, Marstrom party, prior to spending two hours tack- Race Manager Lynn Lynch. We got them 32, Randy Miller, 20. (4 boats) ing up Racoon Strait against 20-25 knots and nobody will ever know we almost PHRF — 1) Swiftsure, Schumacher 54, Sy of wind during a fl ood current. dropped that ball. Kleinman, 9 points; 2) Mr. Magoo, J/120 Custom, Sausalito YC regatta chairwoman Quite a few position changes among Stephen Madera, 9; 3) Chance, J/120, Barry Lew- Deana Maggard would like to see more is, 13. (7 boats) the J/105 fl eet surely made for some ex- exhibition class boats next year. Complete results at www.stfyc.com citing competition. Both Blackhawk and For the rest of the fl eet, conditions

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The Singlehanded Sailing Society's Round the Rocks race got off to a blustery start (clockwise from SFYC ELITE KEEL (5/17-18, 5r, 0t) left) — 'Roshambo' already reefed, leads the tri's; 'Starbuck' went on to win her division; 'Racer X' poised MELGES 24 — 1) Personal Puff, Dan Haus- and ready for action; The JS 9000 'Jetstream' takes Alcatraz close. erman, 6 points; 2) Nothing Ventured, Duane Yoslov, 9; 3) Posse, Sallie Lang,10. (4 boats) soon turned boisterous after the start. 45f5, Marika Edler; 2) Cattitude, Tartan Ten, AUDI MELGES 20 — 1) Kuai, Daniel Thiel- Deana Maggard; 3) Escapade, Sabre 402, Re- Many of the smaller boats that normally man, 4 points; 2) Problem Child, Elliott James, nee Linde. (7 boats) have dry cockpits were getting slammed 16; 3) Funner, Sid Gorham, 17. (8 boats) NON-SPINNAKER C — 1) Pip, Santana 22, with wave after wave breaking over the ETCHELLS —1) Magic, Laurence Pulgram, Pip Johnson; 2) Meliki, Santana 22, Deborah bow and ending up soaking the cockpit 10 points; 2) Moneyball, Blaine Pedlow, 11; 3) Fehr; 3) Just Em, Santana 22, Sally Clapper. (6 Imp, Dale Hoffman, 13. (5 boats) as the course entered the central Bay. boats) J/70 —1) Bliss, John Fuller, 8 points; 2) This didn’t stop young Ava Richard from EXHIBITION CLASS — 1) Freda B, Schooner, Cake, Scott Deardorff, 13; 3) 1FA, Scott Sellers, having a blast at being skipper for her Abby Mohan. (1 boat) 15. (11 boats) fi rst regatta. At the tender age of 10, she Complete results at www.sausalitoyc.org was at the helm for most of the race. Her EXPRESS 27 —1) Get Happy!!, Brendan Busch, 11 points; 2) Wile E Coyote, Daniel Pru- mom Heather Richard, a professional SFYC Elite Keel (5/17-18) San Francisco YC held their annual zan, 12; 3) Peaches, John Rivlin, 14. (11 boats) captain, was proud to see Ava gain con- IOD —1) One Hundred, Paul Zupan, 9 fi dence. “It was fun for me to crew for Elite Keel Regatta with 58 boats racing points; 2) Fjaer, Richard/Mark Pearce, 10; 3) her and help her fi gure out what to do. in eight divisions on two courses. Satur- Xarifa, Paul Manning, 11. (6 boats) It was also fun to really push the boat day morning's absence of wind quickly KNARR —1) 50/50, Jon Perkins, 16 points; together. I have a feeling she will want evolved into breeze well into the 20s. 2) Benino, Terry Anderlini, 18; 3) Adelante, Don to do more races now,” says Heather. After two races, the third race on the Nazzal, 20. (15 boats) The awards ceremony on Sausalito northernmost course, with the Melges OPEN 5.70 —1) Boaty, Ben and CJ Ander- YC's deck celebrated the spirit of women 24s, Audi Melges 20s, J/70s and Open son, 6 points; 2) Frisky, Dale Scoggin, 8; 3) Petit 5.70s, was abandoned due to the high Bateau, Jean-Philippe Prefot, 19. (5 boats) challenging themselves, creating team- Complete results at www.sfyc.org work and enjoying being on the water. winds. On Sunday, the Express 27s, Marina O'Neill donated tickets for Etchells, Knarrs and IODs swapped SSS Farallones Race daysails on Freda B. to the winners of courses with the smaller boats in hopes On Saturday the Singlehanded Far- each division. For details on Freda B's that the lee of Angel Island would of- allones Race brought far fewer starters charter offerings, including a trip south fer more relief. It turned out that the than expected to the morning's fi rst this August to participate in San Pedro's breeze was downright fi ckle, just the gun. Of the 34 registered racers, 13 Tall Ship Challenge, see the schooner's opposite from Saturday. Although it didn't show up at the start — probably website. blew into the 20s, light air and excep- because of the weather forecast. Of the tionally shifty wind were the order of — Lynn Ringseis 21 that did start, only nine fi nished. the day. From all indications, conditions were — latitude / ross SYC WOMEN'S SKIPPER REGATTA (5/17) very challenging. NON-SPINNAKER A — 1) Ohana, Beneteau Jib Martens, who won the spinna-

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with a bit luck and a lot of newly gained ker division aboard his Worth 40 Free- making Freedom less controllable. Jib knowledge about singlehanding in the dom, was thanking his lucky stars as attempted to engage his autopilot but ocean. he came through the Gate in one piece. that turned out incapable under such — ross "The trip in after the Lightbucket was windy conditions. "For the next 15 min- really gnarly for me," he said. "I had the utes, I must have rounded up or done SSS FARALLONES RACE (5/17) spinnaker up from SPORTBOAT the Farallones — 1) The Bar-Ba-Loot, with some really Moore 24, Andrew Ham- nice sailing. As I ilton; 2) Warpath, Olson came in just north 30, Andrew Zimmerman; of the shipping 3) Verve, Express 27, Ron channel, the wind Snetsinger. (4 boats) went from 15-20 SPINNAKER PHRF <108 — 1) Free- or so (which it dom, Worth 40, Jib Mar- had been from the tens; 2) Racer X, J/105, Farallones) to 20- Richard Pipkin; 3) TIJD, 30, and the seas Beneteau First 35, Dirk got bigger too due Husselman. (4 boats) to shoal/chan- SPINNAKER nel. Well, I had PHRF 111-150 — 1) Fri- the boat in control day Harbor, Beneteau and I was fl ying — / ROSS LATITUDE PHOTO 323, Ryle Radke; 2) Whirl- wind, Wyliecat 30, Dan 'Freda B' at the fi nish line of Sausalito YC's Women's Skipper Regatta, May 17. surfi ng at over 10 Benjamin; 3) Wind Speed, knots, which is fast for Freedom...then fl ying jibes about 5-10 times while I J/30, Tony Castruccio. (4 boats) the fun started." as he came through tried to get the boat steady and then go SPINNAKER PHRF 153+ — 1) Galaxea, Nau- the Gate. fi x the downhaul on the pole. tica, Daniel Willey. (4 boats) Jib's spinnaker pole shackle then Eventually Jib managed to get ev- NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Krissy, Passport 40, blew, sending the pole skyward and erything under control and he fi nished Allen Cooper. (4 boats)

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Bears, Whales & Bald Eagles: "The wildlife and scenery are re- Sailing Alaska's Watery Wilderness markable, and it seems like some- Wanna get away from the rat race thing incredible happens every day. and do some blissful sailing within un- Whether your goal is photographing spoiled natural surroundings? Consider brown bears feeding, seeing hump- exploring the verdant, maze-like waters back whales, kayaking through of Alaska's Inside Passage under sail this icebergs, hooking onto a big fish, summer or next. or adding new birds to your 'life- You won't find vast fleets of bare- list', we look forward to sharing this boats in those latitudes, but there are majestic area with you!" a few well-run charter operations such Sounds pretty terrific to us — as Sound Sailing. Established more even though we normally charter than two decades ago by Rick and Jen in the tropics. Fleischman, the operation was bought The boat is laid out with three in 2012 by young outdoor adventurers, guest cabins, each with a large Blain and Monique Anderson. They've double bunk and its own head and both spent the past 15 years exploring shower. So six guests is the max. the waterways and inland wilderness A tentative point-to-point cruis- areas of the Alaska panhandle, and now ing plan is designed at the begin- specialize in running 'adventure sailing' ning of every season. Prospective trips out of Sitka aboard the company charters can book the whole boat, flagship, S/V Bob, a comfy and well- or just a cabin or two. No sailing ex- maintained Catalina/Morgan 50. perience is necessary. All you need Blain, who was educated as a marine is a good attitude and a thirst for biologist, loves to share his knowledge of discovering Alaska's wild beauty. Alaska's prolific marine life and shore- As of this writing there are still side wildlife — he also loves to fish, and some openings for this summer. is said to be a great cook. Monique, too, (See the trip plans on the website: loves exploring wilderness areas. both www.soundsailing.com.) Or give on foot and by kayak. Her greatest skills yourself plenty of lead time and in the galley reportedly involve baking block out dates for next season. — especially desserts and wholesome Write: [email protected], breads. or call (907) 887-9446. "Alaskans love showing off Alaska." they write. "We think the spectacular Whom Should You Invite & Inside Passage is the best of Alaska, and How Do You Get Them to Commit? to the question of whom you should in- we're proud to provide trips in Glacier We may not be the ultimate experts on vite along. As we've noted many times be- Bay National Park, Admiralty Island yacht chartering, but we've been taking fore in these pages, it's wise to pick your National Monument, and the Tongass sailing vacations in prime destinations charter partners very carefully, rather National Forest. for three decades, and reporting on this than accepting the first people who show vibrant industry for just as long. a casual interest. Spending a week or Needless to say, one of the primary attractions That's probably why we get so many of sailing in Alaskan waters is getting close to more in the relatively confined space of all sorts of marine life and shoreside wildlife. calls and emails from would-be charter- a charter boat — even a big beautiful one ers asking for our that has four private cabins, each with advice. Interest- its own head and shower — is a pretty ingly enough, one intimate experience. So the better you of the most often- know your shipmates, the higher the asked questions probability that you'll have a wonderful is, "Once you've trip. One whiner or obnoxious drunk can invited potential sour an otherwise glorious cruise. boatmates, how So ideally you'll want to invite folks do you get them to that you not only know well socially, but fully commit?" We have spent time with in adventurous sit- know from experi- uations; people who will not blow a gas- ence, this is a very ket if a head gets clogged, the outboard important issue, gets finicky, or the provisioning company so allow us to offer forgets to include the Camembert. They some advice. don't all have to be super-sailors, or have First, though, let's any sailing experience at all, for that back up a minute SOUND SAILING matter. But they should have an upbeat, OF CHARTERING

Admiral’s Inn next door, rented a car, and drove around the island a bit. There are some nice places on the west side, including Turners Beach and Darkwood — really good beaches. Biggs Car Rental met us with a car at the airport and we dropped it off at the Admiral’s Inn when we boarded the boat ($50 USD per day). Those who know the Admiral's Inn but haven't been to Antigua in a while might be interested to know that the hotel now has a new development on property across the bay: a restaurant, museum and pool that's only 3 minutes away by a (free) water taxi from the Admiral’s Inn dock. They have new chaise cabanas, and a good view of the harbor. The food is good too. Another place we can highly recom- mend is the Mad Mongoose, a fun res- taurant on the Falmouth Side with very good food. Some of our crew ate three dinners in a row there! And most of us had a shot of Mount Gay, in exchange for a promotional lanyard and scarf. The place has really fun bartenders and wait staff. On Saturday, we shoved off for Non- such Bay in the southeast section of the island, and took a ball off Green Island. It's now a favorite spot for kiteboarders. The balls were free, and there were lots of them. We snorkeled on the reef, which was unremarkable, but fun. The next morning we departed for Antigua's sleepy sister island, Barbuda,

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY SOUND SAILING COURTESY PHOTOS ALL which, like Antigua, is a former British There are loads of stunning images in Sound colony. The crossing was about a 65 mile Sailing's photo albums, all typical of what's A One-directional Cruise sail. Our boat was a bit of a beast, but seen on Inside Passage charters. Through the Leeward Antilles could do 8 – 9 knots on an upwind sail. roll-with-the-punches attitude, be willing Five of us recently chartered the We saw a lot of wildlife on the crossing to pitch in to help with everything from Sunsail 444 'Premier' catamaran Specu- swabbing the decks to galley duty, and lation for a one-way trip from Antigua Few bareboaters venture out to Barbuda. But put it on your wish list if you like serenity and be generally fun to hang out with. to St. Martin. My crew consisted of great snorkeling in clean, clear water. Once you've identified a potentially Marco Salvalaggio cohesive group, pitch them your fully and 18-year-old formed game plan: destination, rough son Matteo from itinerary, boat type and potential dates. London, Donna That brings us back to the 'c' word; Williamson from getting firm commitments, so you can San Francisco and lock in the boat and set the plan in mo- Teresa Rogerson tion. Having been burned a few times from Berkeley. — even by good friends who backed out We pre-boarded at the 11th hour — we've come up with the yacht at about a very simple solution to this dilemma: 6 p.m. on a Fri- Insist on getting a deposit check from day in Antigua's every crew member. Once they have skin historic English in the game, they will simply build their Harbour. All of the lives around the charter dates, and your Sunsail staff were chances of having someone bail out on cool. But before you will be minimal. that a couple of us — latitude/andy stayed at historic ART HARTINGER ART WORLD

and throughout the charter: thousands of flying fish, turtles every single day, a only to be shooed away by a port official. pair of whales (we think orcas), and a It was too crowded, so we anchored fantastic frigate bird colony in Barbuda. outside the harbor among lots of other We anchored in Low Bay, Barbuda boats, then dinghied in and walked to the for two days. I last sailed there in 1996, famous Le Select bar — our hangout. Le and a hurricane had created an opening Select has the cheapest beer, cocktails to the inner lagoon. This is no longer and food in St. Barts! We loved Le Select, the case, although some folks just haul and it became our rendezvous point for their dinghy over a short sand berm. I the crew. am sorry to say that a really expensive We asked about the best pizza, and resort has been built on Low Bay. It is were directed to a place very close by: relatively small, but noticeable. We had L’Isoleta sells fantastic pizza by the anchored several miles down the beach, meter. We also rented motor scooters even though we saw nine masts way up from an outfit up the street. A few of us the beach — which is fantastic. Every HARTINGER ART scootered around St. Barts and thought crew member debated whether it was This 44-ft cat from Sunsail's Premier line was a it was the perfect way to see the tiny is- wise to leave when we did. Perhaps we comfy ride for Art's ambitious itinerary, which land — better than by car. Donna did get should have stayed longer? included lots of open-water sailing. a 'brush up', but gamely cruised on. We Pat Richardson was our frigate bird lots of noise among the mangroves. visited beaches at Baie St. Jean, Saline, guide. We arranged for him to meet us We still question our decision to and Flamands, which was great fun. on the lagoon side, across from Specula- leave this beautiful, sparsely inhabited After a long day of exploring, we splurged tion. For $60 USD he took several of us island for St. Barts on Tuesday. But we on a great dinner at Bonito. up to see the frigate bird colony. This is did, setting sail at about 6:30 a.m. Most Clearing in and out with immigration, a must if you visit Barbuda. We loved it. of our wind during this trip was 18-20 customs and the port authority was easy It was amazing to see these large birds knots from the east, and this day was at St. Barts — and really throughout the clustered, and nesting, baby birds with no exception. We arrived in Gustavia at cruise, every customs and immigration white coloring, and all of them making 4ish, and ventured into the inner harbor, officer was really nice. This was unusual

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in my experience, but I hope it's the new at the Pumphouse. reality in the islands. The computer in St. Lots of fun people Barts had loaded our information from dancing! Antigua, and we just cleared in and out On Friday, we in one setting. The French Port Authority needed to travel guys were cool. Really, very helpful. back close to the We have to give a shout out to the charter base at folks at the swanky Pink Parrot over at Oyster Pond on Baie St. Jean. It has beach tables, good the east side of St. food and drinks right at the foot of the Martin. Our plan airport where you can see bare-breasted was to snorkel ear- sunbathers, and planes flying right over- ly at Prickly Pear head, all at one time. Cays, then head On Thursday we left for formerly-Brit- over to St. Martin. ish Anguilla, which lies just north of St. Unfortunately, we HARTINGER ART Martin — about 18 miles from Gustavia. lost our starboard engine, and after On a sleepy island with minimal development I had anchored off the south side of An- snorkeling at Prickly Pear, we ended up like Barbuda, this frigate rookery is a must-see guilla before, but never officially checked rounding St. Martin and anchoring at attraction, and it's easy to get a front-row seat. in at Road Bay. This is a nice harbor: Simpson Bay, on the Dutch side. We — Editor's note — If we awarded a spe- sandy beach, lots of charter yachts, well actually, Marco — talked Sunsail cial prize for the most dedicated yacht and many low-key, low-rise restaurants into picking up the cat from Simpson chartering addict within our readership, fringing the beach. We ate dinner at Bay, which is quite close to the airport. it would have to go to Art. For at least a Roy's, which had really good food. Matteo It was a great cruise. But like all char- dozen years he has made pilgrimages to had earlier scouted the beach, and radi- ter trips it seemed to end too soon. Next idyllic sailing venues all over the world — oed in that we needed to hang at Elvis. year we vow to cruise more of Anguilla. and reported on them for us. So thanks Matteo even met Elvis, the owner. We — art hartinger again, Art. Yet another Latitude T-shirt is checked it out, and also found live music on the way to you.

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With reports this month from Skabenga on battling a marlin in the middle of the Pacific; from Eleutheria on a Puddle Jump; from Curare on the east coast of South America; from Amelie on the Oyster Around the World Rally; from Zephyrus on 10 years of slow cruising in the Eastern Pacific and West- ern Caribbean; from Esprit in the Southern Caribbean, and Cruise Notes.

Skabenga — St. Francis 44 Cat I was used to sailboats that fished for Jennifer Martindale, Crew food offshore, but this was fishing at a Not Your Average Puddle Jump whole different level — a professionally (Big Sky, Montana) rigged fishing boat that was also a sail- I met Bruce Harbour, the skipper of boat. Yes, sportfishing across the Pacific. Skabenga, during the last Ha-Ha, and Bruce is a fishing fanatic. He is in the I starting sailing business of making lures with names aboard his cat such as The Vigilante, The Plunderer, during Decem- The Minion, and The Blackbeard. ber's Banderas Anyway, we were doing 10 knots un- SKABENGA Bay Blast. Hav- der spinnaker in 18 knots of wind — we'd ing loved doing a hit 16 knots the day before — when one previous Latitude reel went WHHHRRRRRR! Something Puddle Jump big was on a line, so everyone jumped aboard a Mac- on deck. Bruce ran to the line that had Gregor 65, I was the fish, set the drag, and began issuing happy to get the commands. opportunity to do “Finn and Jen, reel in the other lines!” another. He then ran to the bow to drop the chute. Early on in After we reeled in the lines, it was time to the trip, I learned drop the main. All this had to be done as Jennifer, Puddle Jump- that this one quickly as possible so we wouldn't lose ing for the second time, would be a little the fish. takes in one of the lines. different. "The Once the main was down, everyone spinnaker stays up to the ITCZ," an- returned to the stern. Finn was at the nounced Bruce. helm getting orders from the captain to “Uh-hhhhh-roger," says me. start an engine to direct the boat to the “And we're taking a detour to Socorro best speed and angle to land the fish. Island to look for fish," he added. "Twenty degrees to port. Twenty more “Uh-hhhh-roger," I say again. Yes, this to port. More throttle. Now neutral!!!" was going to be different. I was on the transom taking care One day we had a 'full spread' out. of two jobs. First, holding onto the rod For those of you who don't know what with the fish so Bruce could go down that means — I didn't before this trip — the transom steps to bring the fish in by off the side of the back steps. Suddenly it's five big rig lines off the stern of the hand. Second, capturing the action with I saw the marlin come around the other boat. Four rods were in holders, and the a GoPro camera. It was then I got my first side of the steps and try to stab Bruce other was at the fighting station on the glimpse of the fish — a beautiful blue in the back! transom. The outer two lines were held marlin. Bruce later estimated its weight "Behind you!" I shouted, as the mar- out by long outriggers. Big marlin and to be between 350 and 400 pounds. lin slapped the swim step inches from dorado were the captain's prey. After a big fight, with Bruce hand- Bruce. Just then I felt the line go slack, over-handing the line, he got the marlin and knew the marlin had gotten away. For a moment the roles of hunter and hunted were reversed. Then the marlin shook the hook close to the bottom step. But it was Now all we had to do was put the main and swam away to fight another day. such a man-versus-fish battle that I and spinnaker back up. quickly reviewed the man- It was a lot of excitement for me, as overboard drills in my I'd been on night watch earlier and was head. Bruce and the fish sleep-deprived. But what a beautiful fish,

SKABENGA kept duking it out on the and what an exciting bit of adventure. swim step, as Bruce tried — jennifer 04/28/2014 to land it before releasing it. Eleutheria — Tartan 37 Suddenly the marlin Lewis Allen, Alyssa Alexopolous disappeared under the Our Pacific Crossing starboard rudder and (Redwood City) started circling beneath Latitude readers may remember us the cat. We all looked as the young couple who met when I to see where he would stopped by Alyssa's parents' boat to surface next. Bruce was facing outboard, looking IN LATITUDES

we spent for our first very slow Internet connection in the Marquesas — 40. Breakages — Alternator, Sunbrella UV strip on jib, snap shackle on Code Zero, and the windlass. Certainly our most frustrating failure occurred 2,969 miles into our 2,970- mile crossing. Just a mile from dropping the hook at Baie Tahauku, the breaker ALL PHOTOS COURTESY ELEUTHERIA COURTESY PHOTOS ALL popped when Alyssa tested the windlass. After we reset the breaker, there was still no response from the windlass. Sh*t! We were closing on a very crowded bay without a freaking windlass! We did a 180° turn and started beat- ing out to sea so I could troubleshoot the problem. After pulling out the jib to beat into 6-8 foot swells, I got to work. I checked the breaker, but it wasn’t light- ing up when I turned the switch on. So I traced the wires. Everything seemed fine. I checked fuse boxes, which also seemed fine. Talk about frustration! I decided to try to unlock the windlass drum so we could at least drop the chain and troubleshoot while at anchor. Alas, the lock on the windlass was jammed, and I couldn’t get the clutch to release. The boat's previous owner had told me not to torque the lock on the windlass because he'd once broken it that way. Well, I’m a man, and we men don’t have complete control when it comes to tools. So yeah, I broke the f-ing thing trying to unlock it. Snapped the metal clean off! Did I mention that we'd been only a mile from getting settled in, and we were exhausted from the cumulative effects of a month at sea without having gotten an uninterrupted night's sleep? Scenes from a young couple's adventure in the Pacific. Clockwise from above: Alyssa and 'Eleu- We weren’t spending another night theria' in the Marquesas. Filet time in the galley. One of the many stunning sunsets. Trying to catch at sea, I can tell you that, so I asked up on sleep. A retired investment banker confronts real-world problems. The view from above. Alyssa to get out the spare anchor rode measure their watermaker. We pretty gallons, having burned 40 gallons while while I went to work on the bow remov- much fell in love right away. As a result, using the engine for 110 hours. That's ing the anchor from the chain. Visualize I postponed my trip one year so she .36 gallons/hour. We mostly used the After 26 days of doublehanding, the rugged could finish school and join me. We've engine to generate electricity to do things Marquesas were a welcome sight. Almost as now completed our Puddle Jump, and like make 350 gallons of water. welcome as a full night's sleep. would like to share some of the facts Equator Crossing — We on our crossing to perhaps help those crossed the equator at 129° who follow in our wake. We'll start with 29' W. perhaps the most important one: Diversions — We read a Number of Arguments between Cap- total of five books between ELEUTHERIA tain and First Mate — 0. Not bad for a us, and watched 17 movies 26-day passage on an often very hot and and 20 television episodes. humid 37-ft boat. Number of ships seen Boat Speeds — We left from Zihua and when more than 100 miles made landfall 2,970 miles later at Hiva offshore — 4. Oa. We averaged 115 miles per day or Fish caught —1. Lures lost 4.8 knots over the ground. Our top speed — 3. was 7.5 knots. Number of flying fish found Fuel Consumption — We started with on deck — 20. The number 100 gallons of fuel and arrived with 60 Alyssa didn't accidentally step on — 4. The number of U.S. dollars CHANGES

me on the bow, flying over waves about 12 feet in the air, then crashing into the troughs. All the while I was taking salt wedge ourselves in. Luckily, a cat left spray in my face as I worked furiously right before sunset, so we snagged their to release the shackle from the anchor. spot. We finally got a chance to sleep, Meanwhile, Alyssa and were out like rocks for 14 hours. struggled to re- The scenery was magnificent — rug- move the spare ged, towering cliffs covered with dense rode from the laz- jungle foliage. The edge of the bay was ELEUTHERIA arette, and bring black volcanic rock and steep-to. Above the bitter end to the bay were palm trees and some other the bow. After I vibrant green trees. Having rested up, reattached the an- we felt a great sense of achievement in chor to the spare having crossed the biggest ocean on the rode, we headed planet. back toward Baie On a roll with the multi-meter, I went Tahauku. to work trying to figure out our other big After motoring problem — the alternator not putting into the bay and out. After consulting the troubleshoot- weaving through ing section in the owner's manual, I was all the anchored able to trace the issue to the field current boats, we decided lead. There is a blue wire that goes from Alyssa, looking lovely, to drop the hook the voltage regulator to the back of the checks out the peaks beside the com- alternator. The wire had voltage, but of Hiva Oa. mercial pier — there was no voltage at the post on the something you’re not supposed to do. alternator — meaning a complete loss of There we would wait for someone to leave continuity. I cut the connector off and or some official to yell at us. We dropped crimped on another. After reconnecting two hooks so we wouldn’t swing into the the wire to the post on the alternator, we pier or other boats. were back in business! I was still incredibly frustrated by the Despite our few problems, we are in windlass situation, so I immediately went great spirits and it's beginning to sink back to work, poking and probing with in that we're actually in the Marquesas. my multi-meter. After a long investiga- We are excited to go exploring tomorrow tion, I concluded that everything should after we check in. We've heard the largest be working fine. So I threw the breaker tiki in French Polynesia can be found in to try the windlass one last time — and the valley outside town. We'll have to find it worked! What? It turned out that the that! only thing wrong was that the stupid ­— lewis and alyssa 04/25/2014 little LED light on the breaker was bad. penguins, whales and other sea life. I'd overthought everything! Curare — Bowman 36 From the Falklands, we managed We re-anchored at Baie Tahauku, get- Geoff and Linda Goodall to pick a good weather window to run ting a great spot behind the breakwater The East Coast of South America 1,400 miles up to Piriapolis, Uruguay. next to the dinghy dock. There were 14 (Vancouver, B.C.) This small, unassuming place turned boats when we arrived, so we had to Now in the Caribbean, we recently out to be very pleasant. In general, we completed almost two years cruising found Uruguay to be a laid-back and Alyssa paddling ashore in the Marquesas. If one were looking for marinas and convenient in South America. The year's adventure well organized country. There were few dinghy docks, this would be the wrong place. started in March from Ushuaia, Argenti- anchorages along the coast, but the na, which is about government-run marinas were close as far south as you enough together to meet our needs. can get in Tierra After some relaxation and cleaning del Fuego. Our up, we crossed the Rio de la Plata and ELEUTHERIA destination was moored Curare at the posh Argentina YC the Falkland Is- in the heart of Buenos Aires. This gave lands. We enjoyed us easy access to the well-run bus and several pleasant metro system, which we used to explore but windy weeks the city. There were lots of great street stopping at an- cafes and tango shows. When using the chorages. The an- 'blue' peso, there were great bargains to chorages tended to be found everywhere. be tricky, and the By late May we found ourselves head- constant strong ing up the long — 3,200 miles — coast of wind kept us alert. Brazil. Our strategy was to wait for cold But it was worth it to be among all the IN LATITUDES

in this area were up river deltas. We visited the small village of Jacare, which is up the Rio Paraiba from Cab- adelo, and found that it had two marinas. It was here that our beloved dog Jes- sie fell ill. Within a week she had

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY CURARE COURTESY PHOTOS ALL passed. It was heartbreaking to have our best friend of 13 years no longer with us. We needed a break from the boat after that unfortunate event, so we left Curare at the marina and flew back to Van- Jessie, beloved crew. couver to have Christmas with family and friends. It was the first time we'd done that in eight years. Returning in January, we prepared Curare for the 1,600-mile passage to Suriname. A friend of ours had recently moved there, so we made plans to meet up. The winds were light crossing the ITCZ at 3°S, but filled in as we neared the equator. We then got onto the Guyana Current, which runs westward at up to two knots. It gave us a comfortable ride up to Paramaribo. Eight miles up the Suriname River is the small town of Domburg. A Dutch businessman set up a marina there with 14 mooring balls. The place was so new that the paint hadn't dried yet. Photos from the Goodalls' trip up the east coast of South America. Spread; Big wind, big seas and Nonetheless, all of the moorings were fog near Cape Horn. Insets, clockwise from above: There were plenty of penguins at the Falkland already taken, mostly by boats from the Islands. A great offering of fresh fruits and veggies at Buenos Aires. The posh Argentina YC. Netherlands. As our time there coincided fronts to come up from the south, which nearly all the boats would return to the with the Olympics, we watched our fellow would bring favorable winds. Unfortu- marinas at night, leaving the anchorages Canadians win two golds in hockey. nately, the fronts usually brought lots empty and peaceful. After tours through the countryside of rain, too. Nonetheless, we hopped up Anchoring beneath Rio's Corcovado with our local friend, we made for Bar- the coast in 300- to 500-mile legs, with was amazing, and the members of Rio Geoff and Linda found urban Buenos Aires to a brief stop in Paranaqua to clear into YC in Niteroi were friendly and accom- be a big change from the more remote parts of Brazil and take a trip to see the Iguaçu modating. They allowed us free access to southern South America. Falls, which is at the border of Brazil, the clubhouse, restaurant Argentina and Paraguay. and showers. Farther north, we spent some time We had additional stops exploring the islands near Isla Grande at Salvador and the area CURARE and Paraty, which are some of the fin- around Itaparica. Salvador est cruising grounds in Brazil. There are is a rough place, so we had thousands of private boats in this area, to watch our backs. but they are mainly powerboats, and By October we had trav- they are mostly kept in storage sheds elled 2,500 miles along the until the weekends. That's when the Brazilian coast, and were entire area comes alive. Fortunately, at the northeast edge of the nearly every one has a professional crew, continent. We stopped at because the owners down a lot of caipir- Cabadelo, where the coast inhas each day. The odd thing was that was much flatter than the mountainous regions to the south. The only anchorages CHANGES

bados. Although this started out as a beat, it was only 15 degrees closer to the wind than going to Trinidad, and about them to name their least favorite stop. the same distance. We persevered, and While money wasn't a big issue for them, a few days out got to ease the sheets for they disliked feeling they were being a pleasant reach to Bridgetown. ripped off by the shoreside tourist hus- The clear blue waters of the anchorage tlers. They were further disturbed to note off Carlisle Bay that the large amount of funds collected were a pleasant for the Darwin Center obviously weren't change from being used for the stated purpose. the muddy riv- "To be fair," Debbie laughed, "the Gala- ers we'd been pagos had a fabulous vegetable market. in, and it was The Grattons went around as part of marvelous to be the recently completed 14-month Oyster Carlisle Bay, Barbados able to go swim- World Rally from Antigua to Antigua, ming again. The competing beach bars which was held to celebrate 40 years of kept everyone thoroughly entertained, the brand's success. Twenty-eight boats whether they wanted it or not, until 3 participated in at least part of it, and a.m. We had expected to see more cruis- 23 went all the way around. The boats ing boats in Barbados, but only three or ranged in size from two 47-footers to hull four came through in the two weeks that #1 of the new 882s, which is owned by we were there. It was so pleasant walking Eddy Jordan of Formula 1 fame. The along the mile-long sandy beach. average size entry was about 57 feet. Martinique was a quick 120-mile Fifteen of the participants were from reach to the northwest in light airs. We the United Kingdom, two each were from only stayed long enough to stock up on Switzerland and South Africa, and one wine and cheese. We are now travelling each from the U.S., Ireland, Germany south in the Windward Islands, thor- and the Netherlands. "Almost all of the oughly enjoying our time in the Eastern owners were between 55 and 65 years of Caribbean. Our latest plans are to make age," noted Stephen. our way toward Trinidad to haul Curare The Grattons had purchased their out for some much-deserved rest and 53 — which like all Oyster 53s and 54s repairs. was built in New Zealand and shipped to We'll share our opinions on cruising England for the mast and commission- South America in next month's Latitude. ing — new six years before. Both were We hope we're not giving too much away experienced sailors at the time. Stephen when we say we're thinking about re- had done an OSTAR — upwind across turning. the Atlantic — aboard a Contessa 32. – geoff and linda 03/15/2014 And the couple sailed across the Atlantic for the start of the rally. owners had pretty much the same gear Amelie — Oyster 53 The rally entry fee was based on boat and issues, and could give each other Stephen and Debbie Gratton size and number of crew. The Grattons, tips on repairs. Not that our Amelie or Oysters Around The World who were among the minority in not any of the other boats had any serious (Exeter and London, England) having at least one crewmember, paid a problems." "The Galapagos Islands!" total of $22,000. "We found it to be an The Grattons also appreciated the That was the surprising answer that excellent value," said Stephen. twice-a-day SSB net. "The net gave the recent circumnavigators Stephen and "The best part is that we met a num- event a real sense of community," says Debbie Gratton gave us when we asked ber of really wonderful people who will Debbie. "We had the same excellent net Experienced sailors going in, Stephen and Deb- be our dear friends for life," said Debbie. controller for the entire event, and he did bie thought that the Oyster Around the World The event was managed by Debbie a fabulous job." Rally was great fun and a great value.. Johnson, who had been a Project Man- He was in contrast to "one particularly ager for Oyster for six years. She had wicked woman, who tried to push every- also done a circumnavigation aboard an one around," says Debbie. "But only one Oyster 55, and had years of skippering bad one in 100 isn't bad." Oysters and other superyachts. Johnson In order to prepare for the event, went around with Eddie Scougall, who Oyster had sent two advance people LA had been the head of Oyster Customer around the world — via the Canal and TITUDE / DDM Care for 11 years, and who had been South Africa — for two years to make sailing the world for 40 years. arrangements. Participants still had to "All the captains loved the fact that check themselves in to each country, Eddie was along," said Stephen, "be- but officials were expecting them, so cause he knew absolutely everything things went more smoothly than they about the boats and all the gear on them. otherwise might have. In addition, the The fact that the boats were all the same brand was also advantageous, because IN LATITUDES

also learned that a clothes washer/dryer is indispensible." As always, there are dangers in any circumnavigation. Stephen and Deb- bie's biggest danger, oddly enough, had to do with a bungling supplier named Marcello in Salvador, Brazil. Among the many things they ordered from him was distilled water for their batteries. When a watermaker problem left them running shy of water, they decided to use some ALL 'distilled water' for coffee. It was actually

batteryYACHTS OYSTER COURTESY PHOTOS acid. "It could have killed us if we hadn't noticed the 'distilled water' bubbling in the bottom of our cups," said Stephen. How did they stay in touch with the 'real world' during the longer pas- sages? Despite having five children from previous marriages, they didn't. And they were delighted to be out of touch. "World War III could have started and we wouldn't have known," laughed Stephen. If the Galapagos was their least fa- vorite stop, which was their favorite? "Cocos-Keeling," the couple agreed. It's a low-lying 16-sq-mile territory of Aus- tralia located between the west coast of Oz and Sri Lanka. It has a population of just 500. Stephen and Debbie thought it was extremely beautiful. World Rally Economics 101. Oyster told rally participants that it cost them one million pounds — about $1.5 million U.S. — to put the event on. Of that, just under half was recaptured in entry fees. Part of the loss was offset by the fact that six Oysters were believed to have been purchased specifically to participate in Around the world with Oyster. Clockwise from above: Green Vanuatu was one of the more beauti- the rally. Still, it was a big enough loss ful stops. Nothing but Oysters at Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua. Oyster put together an extremely that a proposed second Oyster Around detailed guide for the rally. The rally fleet transits the Canal en masse. The start off Antigua. the World Rally is on hold. local tourism authorities often treated for any of the legs. Participants were just The Grattons report that one entry did them to unexpectedly grand welcome told where the next gathering would be. the Oyster rally as far as Australia, then parties — even at relatively small places The Grattons are the first to admit switched over to the World Cruising's such as La Reunion. that 14 months is a very quick trip Around the World Rally for the second The worst weather the Grattons ex- around. This is why they intend to cruise Of all the places where the Oyster Rally stopped, perienced was 40 knots on the nose for for many more years. They'll summer the Grattons — somewhat surprisingly — liked 12 hours when approaching Durban, in the southern Caribbean, winter in tiny and remote Cocos-Keeling the best of all. South Africa. This was balanced out by Cartagena, and take off for the fact they didn't have to take shelter the Pacific in the spring. anywhere between Durban and Cape While the Grattons enjoyed Town, which they were told was a rarity. all the stops, the Pacific was Their most pleasant leg was from Cape easily their favorite region.

Town to Brazil, a 23-day, 3,600-mile "I totally fell in love with PHOTO AUSTRALIA passage during which the duo flew the the Lau Group of Fiji," said spinnaker for 21 days without taking Debbie. "It was a shame we it down. Rally participants were not only had a week to spend in required to stop at each suggested stop. the whole country," added Since the sailing was so sweet to Brazil, Stephen. the Grattons decided to simply sail right What did they learn they by St. Helena. needed? "Solar panels," said There were no specific starting dates Stephen. "We don't want to run the genset all the time during future cruising. We CHANGES

half. "He actually liked the World Cruis- ing Rally better," says Stephen, "saying he liked the greater diversity of entrants." Central America and Ecuador, then That's a bit surprising considering the passed through the Panama Canal in entry fee for both events is about the 2009. After spells at Cartagena, Isla San same. Andreas, Isla Providencia, and the east Be that as it may, the Grattons had coast of Nicaragua, they stumbled upon absolutely no complaints with the Oyster what they believe is "the most cruiser- Rally. friendly area on the planet." — latitude/rs 04/27/2014 "We totally fell in love with Guate- mala's Rio Dulce and the Bay Islands Zephyrus — Cheoy Lee Pedrick 38 of Honduras," says Dan. "We intended Dan and Lorraine Olsen to spend one year at those two places, Slow Cruising but they were so great that we ended up (San Diego) spending three. The bar to get into the Nobody can accuse Dan and Lorraine Rio Dulce is only six feet at the extreme of cruising too quickly. In a time when tide of a new or full moon, which is too some around-the-world cruising rallies shallow for the cruise ships that ruin so circle the globe in just 14 months, after many places. Then you travel 17 miles nearly 10 years the couple have only up a freshwater river. Once you approach made it as far south as Ecuador, up to the bridge at Frontera, there are 15 to 20 Florida, and just recently down to the marinas that cater to gringo boatowners. Eastern Caribbean. There is a great morning net, which al- In more ways than one, their cruis- lows everyone to stay in touch with each ing started with the Ha-Ha. Dan did other, and for local businesses to tout the 1997 Ha-Ha aboard the Freeport their offerings. Restaurants, for example, 36 Party Animal, and the 2002 Ha-Ha would announce their lunch specials. aboard the Maple Leaf 48 Sabbatical. You could get a good lunch for $3 to $4." Then, after spending four years convert- The primary attraction of Honduras ing the couple's Pedrick 38 Zephyrus was the diving out at the islands. "Hon- from a multi-purpose boat to a cruising duras has the best diving that we've boat, they did the 2004 Ha-Ha with her. experienced," said Dan, "and it was very "We owe Latitude a lot of thanks," said inexpensive. We could either go on a dive Dan during a chat with the Wanderer at boat for not much money, or we could Le Select Bar in St. Barth, "because the take our own boat out of French Harbor Ha-Ha deadline gave us a date we had and just pick up a mooring." to be ready by. It was really helpful." Dan was also pleased with the price Their crew for the Ha-Ha were sons and quality of work getting the Cheoy Scott, then 27, and Lance, then 24. Ap- Lee's original Kubota diesel replaced with parently the Ha-Ha wasn't too damaging a Yanmar 4JH. violence, but the Olsens and other cruis- to the sons, as they both now live in San "Even though our $12,000 Yanmar ers seem to be unaffected. "We never had Francisco, where Scott is the CEO of two had to come from Miami, it was less an issue with personal safety in three high-tech businesses, and Lance is a expensive to buy it delivered to the Rio years on the Rio Dulce and out at the programmer for one of them. Dulce than to have bought it in Miami. Bay Islands," said Dan. "Maybe there The Olsens spent three years in That's because the duty in Guatemala are problems between gangs elsewhere Mexico and a couple of years between and shipping were less costly than in Guatemala and on the mainland of the sales tax would have been in the Honduras, but it wasn't a problem for What's the rush? It's taken Dan and Lorraine over nine years to get to the Eastern Caribbean Sunshine State. It didn't hurt that the cruisers." via the Canal, but they're enjoying themselves. boatyard made a 7-hour trip to get the Two Christmases ago, the couple engine for free because they were moved on to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, then "going that way anyway". Key West, then Marathon Key. "Mara- The engine installation was a thon's Boot Key is really a hotbed of little tricky because various modi- cruisers," notes Dan. fications had to be made in order With the approach of hurricane to switch from a small Kubota to season, the Olsens looked for a secure

LA a big Yanmar. Nonetheless, Dan place to keep their boat. They checked found the $2,000 installation out St. Petersburg, Florida, and were TITIUDE / RICHARD price to be very reasonable. "A surprised to find they fell in love with friend at the Oakland YC paid five it. "It's a very beautiful place that's got- times as much to have the same ten overlooked," says Dan. "It's a sweet engine installed in his boat," says town with a great vibe, and in a complete Dan, who added, "Everybody turnabout from years before, is becom- loves their Yanmar." ing known as a city for the young." Both Guatemala and mainland Honduras are notorious for gang IN LATITUDES

St. Barth, the couple continued south

MIKE RILEY with uncharacteristic speed to St. Kitts,

Montserrat, and other islands on the way to a hurricane refuge at either Grenada or Trinidad. Like many other longtime cruisers, the Olsens keep a 'foot in both worlds'. "We have a house we rent out in San Diego," says Dan, "and we look after Lorraine's mother in San Jose. So we've come home each year for three to five months." The couple spend most of their time in California at either Lorraine's mother's house or on their other sailboat. "We've owned a Chrysler 26 for 28 years," says Dan, "so she'll soon become a member of Latitude's 'Over 30 Club." Chryslers don't have much of a reputation in the sailing world, but Dan insists that they are great boats. "They have six feet of headroom, and were designed by Halsey Herreshoff, grand- son of the great Nathaniel Herreshoff. We keep ours on the hard at Alameda Marina when we're out cruising, and in the water at Marina Village when we're back and have her in the water. It's a shame that Alan Weaver is no longer the Harbormaster there, as we thought he did a really great job." — latitude/rs 05/01/2014

Esprit — Peterson 44 Chay, Katie and Jamie McWilliam Down Island, Eastern Caribbean (Henderson, Nevada) After the long trip across the Atlantic, then a break to go home to Nevada, we For this month we promised a report on how Mike Riley, and family, have cruised for decades, in- returned to the island of Grenada to start cluding completing two circumnavigations, on $500 a month. We ran out of space, but this photo a brief season of cruising. of his small boat 'TOLA', beached for a bottom cleaning, will give you a hint. More next month. We began with a day tour of Grenada The trip from Florida to the Virgin Is- Their luck turned only slightly at by rental car. We had lunch at a choco- lands is dreaded by all mariners because Luperon in the Dominican Republic. late factory and visited a rum distillery, it's 1,200 miles upwind and up-current. "The only four words of English the but the best part was stopping for a two- Given that reputation, the Olsens de- official knew were, "The Navy says hour hike to the Seven Sisters Waterfall. cided to wait until March 1, the end of propina," laughs Olsen. "By the way, Even though April 11 was a Friday, this year's cold fronts — and big winds the DR Navy doesn't have any boats. we left our southern Grenada marina for — to start the passage. It proved to be After stops on the south side of Puerto Having sailed most of the way around the world a great strategy, as they had one of the Rico at Ponce and the terrific hurricane together since the 2003 Ha-Ha, the McWilliams easiest trips we've heard of. hole of Salinas, the couple continued climbed to the Seven Sisters Falls as a family. "Except for about eight hours after on to the U.S. Virgins. "Once leaving Georgetown, we had less than 14 we reached the Virgins, all the knots of wind and flat seas all the way," good things we'd read about says Dan. "We were very fortunate. We in Latitude started appearing," started by following cruising guide au- says Olsen. "You weren't lying thor Bruce van Zant's 'Thornless Path'," about how great it is here in the says Dan. "But if we followed that, it Eastern Caribbean!" ESPRIT COURTESY would have taken us forever to get to The very late start from the Virgins. So we skipped many of the Florida meant that the onset little islands on the way to Georgetown of hurricane season was some- by going outside the banks and making thing the couple had to think a run for it. And we were lucky." about right away. So after a short time in the U.S. and Brit- ish Virgins, and four days at CHANGES

the short passage to Dragon Bay, which is near the southwest part of the island. wasn't the prettiest anchoring dance, but We picked up a mooring for the day so we held for the two days we were there. that we could snorkel at the underwater Before long two 'boat boys' — older sculpture park, as well as start running men, actually — stopped by. One was the watermaker again. selling wine and oysters, the other lob- There were two other boats on nearby ster. We purchased a bottle of wine at moorings. The first was Pelican, which a reasonable price, and told the lobster we had first met several years before in man that we would like some lobster the the Maldives. This was before we shipped next day. "How many?" he asked. "Three Esprit to Turkey to bypass Somali pi- big ones," Chay responded, because we rates. Pelican had taken the other option usually get very small lobster from locals. to avoid the pirates, which was sailing Well, he came back from the lobster traps around South Africa to Brazil, and then with three huge — as in two-foot-long! — up to the Caribbean. The other boat was lobsters. They didn't even fit in our pot. Sol Surfin, which had sailed down the Chay had to cook the head and then the Pacific Coast of the U.S., Mexico and tail. But they were yummy, and we got Central America years ago, then gone three meals from them. through the Canal and across to the We cleared out of Grenada for St. Eastern Caribbean. There are so many Vincent and the Grenadines on the ways to explore the world by sailboat. afternoon of the 14th, and left the next The next morning we departed the day for a pleasant two-hour sail to Union anchorage for Carriacou, the most Island. We anchored just behind the northern island of Grenada. The wind reef at Clifton Bay, and cleared into the was on the nose, and the current was country. so much against us that at one point We would later return to Clifton, the we were pointing southeast but heading only town on Union Island, on Easter. southwest! Plus the seas were short and Wandering the streets was interesting, square. We took lots of green water over as all the restaurants on the main road the bow, so we were very glad to drop the were blasting music so loud you couldn't hook in Tyrell Bay on the southwestern hear. And it seemed clear to us that many corner of Carriacou. It always seems as of the locals were high on something. though the first longish passage of each This was the first place in a long time season is always a rough one. where we didn't feel safe, but nothing We got up at 3 a.m. to watch the lunar happened. eclipse, aka 'blood moon'. While it was There are many reefs in the area, not quite a complete eclipse where we including the famous Tobago Cays, were, it was quite stunning. reputed to have the clearest water and The next morning we awoke to the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. We realization that we were slowly dragging made it to the Tobago Cays the following anchor to make sure it was set. out of the bay. So we re-anchored and day and did some snorkeling. We sure We did a shallow scuba dive that after- had Jamie dive the anchor. The anchor got our exercise, as there was quite the noon, and saw a variety of fish, sting rays had hooked on a long pole, so we re- current running, making it hard to swim — including a spotted eagle ray — some anchored once again, with Jamie hover- 'upstream'. coral, and several sand dollars. We also ing over a spot that was free of debris. It All the time the trades were blow- discovered that the bottom of our keel ing at 15 to 20 knots, which kept the and rudder were extremely dirty. Appar- The 65 statues at the Molinere Underwater Park are dedicated to the slaves who were thrown bugs away and cooled us when on the ently the divers we'd hired to clean the overboard on the way over from Africa. hook. We noticed that the water seemed bottom in Grenada didn't do a complete less choppy farther into job. the channel between The anchorage soon filled with charter the two islands, so we boats, the majority of them catamarans. decided to re-anchor One was skippered by a young man who there. Unfortunately, apparently had no boat handling skills. our timing was bad, He eventually got his cat anchored, but and we got caught in not without some close calls with us and a current that was some other boats. We are amazed who so powerful that we the charter companies will give boats to. MOLINERE SCULPTURE PARK couldn't come head to Shortly thereafter a squall came through wind! After a lot of frus- the anchorage with rain and winds up to tration on Chay's part, 27 knots. Fortunately, all the boats held. we finally succeeded One of the snorkeling highlights in in maneuvering into a the Tobago Cays is the Baradal Turtle position where we could Sanctuary, which was just a two-minute re-anchor. Once again, Jamie free-dove the IN LATITUDES

if you want to cruise alone in nature, or do some 'urban cruising', it's all waiting for you. Even if you only get two weeks off, there are still plenty of terrific places relatively close to home, no matter where INSETS COURTESY ESPRIT INSETS COURTESY you keep your boat. And remember, as Admiral Nelson said, "Men and ships rot in port." If you'd like to take part in a Ha-Ha style rally off the coast of California, check out the SoCal Ha-Ha II, aka 'Reg- gae 'Pon Da Ocean' — from Santa Barba- ra to Catalina, with stops at Santa Cruz Island, Paradise Cove, Redondo Beach, and Two Harbors, Catalina. Visit www. socaltata.com for details. Don't wait too long, as there is limited space. There's one cruising destination, however, that has to be scratched off the list for this year — San Miguel Island. The former bombing range is owned by the Navy and managed by the National Park Service. To its credit, the Park Service sought greater public access to the island. In response, the Navy shut the whole dang place down because "of concerns about unexploded ordnance". We smell a rat, but that's the way it is. Little Santa Barbara Island is also currently closed to public access, this because of recent storm damage to the pier. It's expected to open again shortly. Santa Catalina Island, on the other hand, has the welcome mat rolled out. If you're freaked because you saw the photos of big waves crashing on the beach at Avalon in early May, fear not. Those were generated by Santa Ana winds, and Santa Ana season is over Spread; The Tobago Cays, which feature great diving, are one of the main draws of the Southern until about November. By the way, Santa Caribbean. No wonder the anchorages get crowded. Insets left: The town of Clifton at Union Island. Anas usually advertise themselves well The McWilliams didn't feel so comfortable there. Jamie, who is about to head to college. in advance via abnormally clear and dry dinghy ride from where we were an- chorage. We hadn't seen that family since air, and moisture-free decks. chored. This is a protected area where Croatia!. Twenty years in the making, the we were able to snorkel with the green If the wind and seas calm down a bit, cruising dreams of Jack and Marcie and hawksbill turtles as they munched we hope to go to Petit Tabac. This is the Shultz of the Annapolis-based Manta on the sea plants. It was so cool to swim island where Captain Jack Sparrow was When the wind blows the 'wrong way', as it did alongside them! There were also many marooned on two different occasions! in early May, the shorebreak becomes pretty conchs, both large and small, as well as — the mcwilliams 04/20/2014 epic at Avalon. It will be calmer from now on. large orange and brown starfish. Since we've started this segment of Cruise Notes: our trip, we've seen several beautiful It's June, which means boats, including Eos, at the marina in it's officially hurricane Grenada and later in the Tobago Cays. season in Mexico. As At 305 feet, Barry Diller's schooner is the we go to press, the first largest privately-owned sailing yacht in tropical depression of the the world. She's suitably elegant. Thad- season seemed about to AVALON HARBOR PATROL AVALON deus, a local who did our varnish, told us form. June also means that he'd done the varnish on Eos, too. it's prime time for local He said it "went on forever" and wore him and regional cruising out. We were especially surprised to see on the West Coast, from the catamaran Rafoly, home to Jamie's Ensenada to Alaska. There friend Jonny Duncan, pull into the an- are so many great destina- tions it would take pages to list them all. No matter CHANGES

40 catamaran Escape Velocity tumbled down four days into an intended passage as we slowly motor back to Santa Cruz from the Galapagos to the Marquesas in ESCAPE VELOCITY Island. We both agree this is the most early May. "We were reaching in 20-22 uncomfortable ride we’ve ever experi- knots of wind in somewhat lumpy seas, enced on a boat. The seas are big and which was uncomfortable but safe and confused, causing rolling and lurching manageable," wrote Marcie, "when the like we’ve never felt before." mast came down." In a later posting, Jack and Marcie It's not as though the Puddle Jump- reported the motoring conditions had im- ers hadn't carefully prepared their cat. proved somewhat, and they were looking Previously named Chocobo, the Manta forward to Puddle Jumping next season. had finished a circumnavigation in 2012. The first ones to alert us of the Es- Wanting to be safe, Jack and Marcie cape Velocity dismasting were Ed and replaced all the standing rigging. But it Sue Kelly of the Iowa-based Catalac 37 didn't help, as they report the mast came Angel Louise, who were "fighting bat- down because of a failure of the T-ball fit- Our hearts go out to Jack and Marcie Schultz. tery exhaustion" in Cowes, England, ting that attached the port shroud to the They did all the right things to prepare their at the time. Having spent two winters mast. "It was not poor tuning or metal boat for a Pacific crossing, but the mast still fell. in London, and having already circum- fatigue," they wrote, "it was a defective but to start powering 400 miles back to navigated Europe via the canals and part." All they were able to save was the the Galapagos, where they would refuel, the Danube, the couple are now head- camber spar for the jib and half the jib. then have to continue motoring at least ing "south down the Bay of Biscay and Once the couple got rid of the mast 1,000 more miles to get back to Panama. along the coasts of Spain and Portugal in and boom that were endangering the "It’s been 24 hours since our sudden hopes of making it to the Cape Verdes by hull, they took stock of the situation. and shocking dismasting," the couple December. "We'll then cross the Atlantic They quickly realized that with a 1,000- posted on their blog via HF radio email. a second time, and hopefully meet the mile range under power, there was no "We are in a daze of six-hour watches Wanderer and Doña de Mallorca in the way they could motor to the 2,600-mile Caribbean." We'll be there. Have a safe distant Marquesas. They had no choice trip down to the Cape Verdes and across.

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state checks — no common sense, either. We're mortified to say that we ATHOS COURTESY Here's another example of how Hawaii don't know, as we somehow isn't very friendly to mariners: separated the text from the "The Harbormaster's Office at Radio email address. Regrets. Bay, Hilo, is inside the secure port area, "My wife Debbie and I so I had to provide a photo ID just to get loved Guadeloupe's Iles de to the office. It was a good thing that I Saintes, as we found them had my driver's license with me, because to be more beautiful than St. my passport had expired earlier in the Barth — and less expensive," month, and the one thing port security writes Greg Dorland of the was interested in was the expiration date Tahoe-based Catana 52 cat of my ID. Anyway, the lady in the har- Escapade. "We left St. Barth bormaster's office was friendly. In order for Nevis, but there was so much south If you work in the yachting industry a long time, to anchor out, we had to pay $27.50 for in the wind that we couldn't even lay and you're really good, you might be like Tony the application fee, and $9.24/day. The Statia. So we flopped onto starboard af- Brooks and end up running a huge schooner. silly thing is that they don't take cash, ter an hour and nearly laid Barbuda! It 203-ft Hoek schooner Athos, the largest credit cards or out-of-state checks. So was sort of like heading out the Gate for privately-owned two-masted schooner in I had to get a money order. We were Drake's Bay and ending up in Monterey. the world. headed to Wal-Mart to get a phone and We then continued on to Antigua, where "To show you what a small sailing Internet modem. Fortunately, Wal-Mart we closed Catherine's for the season world it is,"continues Dorland, "this is sells money orders, too." along with Bear and Tony Brooks, the the same Tony who delivered Art Lohrey's We think it would be beneficial if latter being Doña de Mallorca's old friend Swan 59 Escapade to Friday Harbor, Wal-Mart were given the concession for from years ago on yachts in the Med. and his brother David Lohrey's Swan all the government marinas in Hawaii. Tony is now captain of the spectacular 59 Perseverance from Belvedere to the Well, maybe not Wal-Mart, but certainly Caribbean. And Bear once did some work Costco. on the Swan 46 Midnight Rambler for

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unique thrills — see #3 in the previous But others are braver. paragraph — it also has a unique dan- Or perhaps more fool- ger for sailors. One of the fun things to ish. / RICHARD LATITUDE do on the island is watch megayachts A few days later, try to squeeze through the 55-ft wide friends Ron and Kath- opening when the Simpson Bay Bridge, leen told the two they which connects Simpson Bay Lagoon had witnessed a Cat- with the Caribbean, is up. It's usually ana 47 charter cat, standing room only at the St. Martin beam of 25 feet, lose YC in the afternoons to watch this. The her mast at the bridge. real thrill, however, is reserved for those The helmsman, alone who decide to use the bridge opening at on the cat, either mis- the French side at Sandy Ground. The judged the opening or deal is that if you want to go from Port got knocked off course Royal or the French side of Simpson Bay by the current. As a result, one side of You can try to shoot the opening at the Sandy Lagoon around to Marigot Bay, you have the cat hit a bridge support, shearing Ground lift bridge with a catamaran if you want. to either make the 2+ hour trip via the off a chain plate. Apparently the skip- But some cat owners have come to regret it. new Causeway Bridge and the Simpson per didn't realize how bad the damage Muse. The owners said they had the Bay Bridge openings, or you have to risk was, because soon there was a cracking right-of-way coming through the Sandy the bridge opening at Sandy Ground. The sound and the expensive carbon mast Ground opening, but were pushed off risk of the Sandy Ground route is that fell over. center by a charter monohull. Like the the bridge opening is just 30 feet. Wait, there's more! When Scott and other cat, Muse also lost her chainplate, Scott and Nikki were tempted to use Nikki got to Culebrita in the Spanish followed shortly by her mast. it, but given Beach House has a beam of Virgins, they heard a similar story from "We kept Akka, our Stevens 50 25 feet, it would have only left a 2½-foot the owners of the US-based catamaran custom sloop at Marina Ixtapa for a margin of error on each side. And there few weeks while we returned home to can be a pretty strong current in the cut. Hampton, Virginia," report Rob and

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WHAT’S IN A DEADLINE? Our Classy 10-FT ACHILLES INFLATABLE, $700. 22-FT SANTANA, 2001. San Francisco. Classifi eds Deadline is the 15th of the With 8hp Evinrude. Both in very good $12,000. Latest production model (2001). month, and as always, it’s still pretty condition. (415) 564-5209. Rigged for singlehanding. New Harken much a brick wall if you want to get your roller furling, Mercury Sailpower 4-stroke ad into the magazine. But it’s not so VIKING RESC YOU 6UKL, 2012. Alam- motor (<30 hours), autopilot, reef points, important anymore when it comes to eda, CA. $2,000/Asking. Viking Resc You etc. Top condition. SF berth available. getting exposure for your ad. With our 6-person liferaft, valise packed. New Aug. (415) 845-5393. online system, your ad gets posted to our 2012. Never used. Always stored indoors. website within a day or so of submission. Contact [email protected] or (916) Then it appears in the next issue of the 599-8990. magazine. So you’re much better off if 23-FT O’DAY, 1984. Alameda Marina. you submit or renew your ad early in the $6,500. Beautiful sailboat. Comfortable month. That way your ad begins to work 24 FEET & UNDER on SF Bay for a daysail or perfect to trailer for you immediately. There’s no reason to inland for fresh water sailing. Makes a wait for the last minute. great vacation boat. Swing keel allows ac- cess to shallow water. Excellent condition. North Sails with furling jib. Comes with two extra jibs (std. and 110%) and extra DINGHIES, LIFERAFTS 16-FT 59ER, 2004. San Francisco. $-best main. Includes well maintained Honda offer. 2 rarely sailed boats for sale. This 8hp outboard and trailer. Well equipped AND ROWBOATS super fun boat is like a big 29er but a with VHF-FM, FM/AM, wind indicator/ much newer design. For 2 adults, 160- anemometer, speed/depth indicator, new 180kg combined weight. Meant originally Porta-Potti, cockpit cushions, updated as a hiking boat, but being sailed around teak rails, solar panel, and canvas covers. 24-FT SEAWARD, 1990. Brookings, Or- the world as a single trapeze boat. In- Bottom paint three years old, but boat egon. $9,995. New 8hp 4-stroke electric cludes cover, dolly and sails. The 59er is a was stored out of water six months each start remote Tohatsu, bimini, main, furler super fun boat. All offers considered. See year. Contact (925) 838-6956 or (925) 683- genoa, icebox, 30 gal water, Delta anchor, more at http://goo.gl/MoSMtS. Contact 8665 or [email protected]. SS portholes, solar, chart plotter, mast (415) 793-2883 or [email protected]. raiser, propane stovetop, aluminum trailer. 24-FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT DANA, 2001. Photos at www.sandsations.com. (541) 22-FT BAYLINER US YACHT, 1983. Channel Islands Harbor. $84,000. Beauti- 469-9379 or [email protected]. Modesto. $7,500. Fresh water sailed only, ful 2001 Dana 24 in excellent condition. 9-FT LAPSTRAKE, $7,500. Fiberglass dry stored, new rigging, fresh bottom $10-20k more equipment than other sloop, positive fl otation mast/hull, Epiph- 24-FT J/24, 1978. $6,500. TP built, paint, 7.5hp Honda motor newly serviced, Danas on market including: Monitor wind- ane and Brightside poly, classic cruising vermiculite job, main bulkhead replaced, custom double-axle trailer, good condi- vane, twin RF headsails, asymmetrical pocket rocket plus fab rower! Can crate Dyform standing rigging, calibrated tion, registration all current, other extras. spinnaker, Maxwell windlass, MaxProp and ship. One of a kind. Masthead, after turnbuckles, windward sheeting, roller Contact [email protected] or (209) and more. Email [email protected]. lowers. A real sailer! Mint exceptional! stations all at minimum height, 8-1 boom- 534-3346. (805) 223-5719 or [email protected]. vang, Ullman class sails and two-axle trailer with gear box. Fun fast boat. (209) 603-7991 or [email protected].

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Page 132 • Latitude 38 • June, 2014 25-FT CATALINA, 1978. Sonora, CA. $5,500. 2 headsails, spinnaker, has 8hp Honda 4-stroke. Swing keel, has nice trailer. Contact (209) 743-2638 or [email protected].

28-FT COLUMBIA WITH TRAILER. 1970. Brookings, Oregon. $7,900 . Good sails and rigging, Volvo diesel. Autohelm. Recent upgrades. Ready to sail. View 19-FT WEST WIGHT POTTER, 1998. 923 27-FT SANTA CRUZ, 1977. Portland, SCHUMACHER EXPRESS 27 ULDB. Oregon Coast craigslist for pictures and Kennard Way, Sunnyvale, CA. $18,000. Oregon. $12,500. Tangerine. Bright yellow 1981. Brickyard Cove Marina. $13,000. details. Will deliver. Excellent condition. Boat cover. Sailed and orange accent, pristine, raced only a Desperado, hull #8 with superb class and in SF and Monterey Bay, Lake Tahoe, few times, 4th place in 2005 Nationals, PHRF race record available now. Always Huntington Lake. Sailed mostly in fresh kept in racing condition. Always winter dry sailed, this boat is clean, equipped water. Must see. Contact (408) 245-3218 stored indoors. Honda outboard, newer and ready to get back on race course with or [email protected]. main and #4, #5, 3, 2, 1, and two kites. some basic TLC. Two surveys pass this All recent running rigging and covers. 4 boat in every way. Priced so you can ret- 24-FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT DANA. deck winches, 2 self-tailing primaries. rofi t this well-known E27 into the boat you (28-FT LOA), 1990. Berkeley $65,000. New epoxy bottom 2001, new VC17 want to have. Contact owner for showing. 1990 Dana 24 in excellent condition. Full 4/14. Contact: (503) 793-2442 or (503) (415) 250-4652 or [email protected]. refi t 2012 including rigging, lifelines, Port 252-4255 or [email protected]. Townsend sails. Full NMEA2000 network, B&G electronics and much, much more. 26-FT MACGREGOR 26X, 1996. Alam- 27-FT CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE, 1965. A beautiful Dana. Contact (650) 574-0501 eda, CA. $15,500. Trailerable power-sail- Alameda. $11,500. Teak deck, cabin and or [email protected]. boat with 50hp outboard. Equipped with interior, fi berglass hull, Yanmar diesel, all factory upgrades plus MANY more. 2+sets of sails, pressure and manual New upgrades 2013! With trailer and extra pump water, stove, head, boat cover, 25 TO 28 FEET sails. More at http://sfbay.craigslist.org/ newly painted mast. (408) 267-9262 or eby/boa/4433258820.html. Contact (907) [email protected]. 388-9104 or [email protected].

25-FT CATALINA, 1985. Ben Lomond. 27-FT COLUMBIA. Repowered electric $10,000. With trailer. 9.9hp Honda, propulsion, 1977. Grand Marina. $14,500. swing keel, furling genoa, main, autopilot, Turnkey condition. Completely repowered marine radio, depthsounder, log, stereo, with an amazing all-electric 48v Advanced Porta-Potti, new anti-fouling paint. Con- Marine Electric Propulsion, which is still tact (831) 336-8450 or (831) 212-0533 or under warranty. No “engine” maintenance [email protected]. ever. No fuel ever. No noise when motor- ing, no oil changes, and no smells. Zero 27-FT DUFOUR 2800, 1977. Tiburon. pollution. It is all virtually maintenance 27-FT CF27, 1978. San Diego. $9,900. 25-FT CAPE FOULWEATHER BAHAMA. Choate, this boat is ready to race today. $7,500. Good condition with beautiful free. Manual recommends service every teak interior. Harken roller furler. All new 10,000 hours. Roller furling jib, spin- 1973. Alameda, CA. $2,500/obo. Epoxy 2 mainsails, 3 spinnakers, 2 headsails, bottom, all lines led aft, electronic out- sail comp, roller furler, fraction and rod standing rigging in 2011. New autopilot. naker, Achilles dinghy, GPS/chartplotter, Volvo MD6 diesel. Sleeps 5 (5’10” head- autopilot, alcohol/electric stove and more. board. Custom interior needs comple- rigging, new cushions, too many extras tion. Good main, jib and genoa. Sails to list. Set up for single- or doublehanded room) with lots of storage space. (415) Contact [email protected] or 895-6233 or [email protected]. (415) 990-9230. well. See www.bastress.com/bahama25. racing, lots of room for long-distance rac- Contact [email protected] or ing. This boat is a core, not balsa core. In (510) 457-8982. 1978 it cost $45,000 to build this racer. Dennis Conner had one. In February, I beat all boats in the Border Run Inter- national Sailing Event. (619) 955-0845 or 29 TO 31 FEET [email protected].

25-FT LANCER SLOOP, 1980. Ladd’s 27-FT CAL 27-3, 1985. Coyote Point. Marina, 4911 Buckley Cove Way, Stock- $8,000. Halsey Lidgard main, 3 jibs. Awe- ton. $1,500. 3’ shoal keel, new bottom some Bay boat, good condition. Fin keel, paint. Mast down and newly painted. You fast and fun. Contact (650) 464-9797 or re-rig. 50 hours on newly serviced Honda [email protected]. 9.9 long-shaft on stainless 3-position 30-FT CATALINA, 1982. Martinez Ma- 25-FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT, 1976. mount through-bolted to anodized alu- 26-FT PEARSON COMMANDER, 1965. rina. $9,800. Excellent shape. Tiller. Gas DeSabla. $35,000 w/trailer. With like-new minum transom plate. Anchor, compass, Richmond Yacht Club. $16,000. Classic engine. Interior is in superb condition. EZ Loader trailer. Boat is cruise equipped. safety gear, power cord. Hauled out in beauty, excellent condition, fi berglass Bottom paint 8 months new. Good main- No expense spared on this beauty. Stockton. Contact (209) 694-6280 or hull, gleaming teak brightwork, new sail and new genoa. Sailboat is in great Must see! Download the slideshow at: [email protected]. Pineapple main and jib, new Harken roller condition. Bid now, B/O. (925) 708-5727 http://tinyurl.com/pfb3nxl. Contact (530) furler/forestay, some new shrouds, new or [email protected]. 354-4885 or [email protected]. bottom, RYC upwind slip. (415) 686-4686 or [email protected].

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June, 2014 • Latitude 38 • Page 133 30-FT CATALINA, 1982. Pt. Richmond. 30-FT COLUMBIA SY, 2005. Port 30-FT CAPO, 1984. SFYC. $31,000/obo. 30-FT CATALINA, 1978. Berkeley Marina $18,000/obo. Updated with Yanmar 20hp Townsend. $55,000. Turnkey race-ready Toy Box is for sale! Designed by Carl O-Dock. $18,500. Very clean Catalina diesel, steering wheel, furling jib. 6’2 head- 2005 Columbia 30 sport yacht, beautifully Schumacher, and similar to the Olson 30. Please see details at: http://sfbay. room. Sleeps 7. Comfortable family boat, also built in the USA. Imagine a Melges with 911S, the Capo 30 is a very fast, racer/ craigslist.org/eby/boa/4456337231.html. rigged for racing. No blisters. (510) 339-9369 an interior. New North 3DL jib and asym- cruiser with a 120 PHRF Rating. (415) Contact [email protected] or or [email protected]. metric. Needs nothing! (360) 379-6611 or 488-3317 or pjcampfi [email protected]. (415) 725-1868. larryfi [email protected]. 30-FT PEARSON 303, 1985. Alameda. 29-FT ERICSON, 1972. Richmond Marina $25,500/obo. Bay Dream is well-kept and 30-FT WYLIECAT, 1998. Oxford, Mary- Bay. $8,500. Beta Marine diesel, offshore upgraded. Yanmar 2GMF diesel. Includes land. $75,000. Diesel inboard, custom dodger, JRC radar, chartplotter, Garmin dinghy with outboard. Raymarine GPS, tandem-axle trailer. Raymarine instru- GPS, DSC VHF. Roller furling, spinnaker chart plotter, wheel pilot, radar. Perfect ments, 4 sails, dodger, autopilot, installed with pole. Contact (925) 783-2744 or for Bay and coastal sailing. See http:// battery charger. Used seasonally and dry [email protected]. home.comcast.net/~jldoggett/site. Con- stored, or on lift. (727) 641-5688 or (727) tact [email protected] or (925) 502-0186 or [email protected]. 683-5901.

30-FT NONSUCH CLASSIC, 1982. Sitka, Alaska. $47,500. Well-cared-for single- handing sailboat, all electronics, new Volvo D1-30, three-bladed folding prop in Sitka, Alaska, cruising paradise. More at http://sail-a-nonsuch.blogspot.com. Contact (907) 738-5958 or (907) 738-5396 or [email protected]. 30-FT ERICSON 30+, 1983. Emeryville. $25,000. Great Bay boat, excellent con- 31-FT BENETEAU, 1992. San Diego. dition. New sails, roller furling jib, new 29-FT HUNTER 29.5, 1995. Alameda. $39,500. Lanterne Rouge has been set up bottom paint, diesel, new stove, oven, $34,000. Dodger, bimini, belowdeck to be easily singlehanded.This is a turn- pressure water. Infl atable dinghy with new A/P, MaxProp, PYI shaft seal, remote key boat, ready to take you to your next outboard. Sleeps 6. Ready for summer. VHF mic, new stereo, microwave, spin- adventure. The First 310 is a complete (510) 390-6581 or [email protected]. naker w/sock. New sails 2012. Set up racer/cruiser providing speed and safety for singlehanding. Nice interior. No racing around the buoys and providing diesel smell. Contact (650) 960-4078 or elegance and comfort at the marina or to 32 TO 35 FEET [email protected]. Catalina Island with family and friends. Email [email protected]. 29-FT ERICSON, 1975. Napa Valley. $5,000. Finish recommission - not “proj- ect boat.” Bruce King. Hull and deck good shape, LPU mast and boom; mast rewired 2013. Onre-season Pineapple main, 120, spinnaker, extra jib, genoa. Newer rig. Re- built Yanmar. Water, stove, custom joinery. Gear and extras. Needs batteries, interior cushions, minor electrical and mechani- cal. US doc, lying Napa Valley dry store. 35-FT YORKTOWN, 1976. $19,400. 30-FT RHODES ANNAPOLIS, 1964. Motivated! Email [email protected]. Factory fi nished in Wilmington, CA. Sloop San Diego. $10,000/obo. A rare, full keel 31-FT RUSTLER, 1967. Napa. $35,000. rigged. Center cockpit, cabins and head pocket world cruiser, stoutly built fi ber- Total refit, ready to go cruising, well fore and aft. 12 gal hot water heater. 70hp glass throughout. This Phillip Rhodes de- almost. Beta Marine 20hp, new mast, Chrysler/Nissan diesel. 60 gal diesel tank. sign is an inexpensive cruiser perfect for boom, sails. Dodger, Raymarine speed, 210 nautical mile range on fuel. Hydraulic Mexico and beyond. Well equipped with depth, Lewmar self-tailers. Monitor wind- steering. Roller furling. 6-person Avon near-new autopilot, chartplotter, windlass, vane. For complete inventory email. (707) liferaft. Davits on stern. Boat needs some VHF, solar panels, near-new North sails. 292-2596 or [email protected]. TLC. Incredible value. Bluewater veteran. Four golf cart batts, separate starting batt Been to Hawaii and back, no problems. (new 2014). Refrigeration, propane stove, 30-FT BAVARIA, 2006. Empuriabrava, Has been a liveaboard. Owner retiring, stereo. Upgraded LED throughout. Roller Spain. $33,000. Sloop, lying Spain, USCG moving off boat. No reasonable offer furling, jiffy reefi ng, all lines led aft - great doc, ideal for Med. cruising, bought new, refused. Call Heinc between 8:00 a.m. singlehanded. Upgraded standing rigging lightly used, 100 hrs plus on engine, sails 31-FT PEARSON SLOOP, 1978. Bris- and 8:00 p.m. to set up an appointment and well decorated interior. Marine head, like a dream! Fully equipped for cruis- bane. $18,500. Excellent Bay boat. Volvo to view or for questions. (650) 261-1822 holding tank, large V-berth forward, quar- ing, roller furling, in-mast main furling, diesel, new Hogin sails, new standing/ or [email protected]. ter berth portside aft. Amazing storage. 2 anchors, electric windlass, VHF, GPS, running rigging. All manuals, most re- Live the dream now with this inexpensive dodger, bimini, wheel steering with au- ceipts, two surveys, more pics available. world cruiser that is ready to go today! topilot, too many extras to list. Available Brisbane berth. Contact Tom. (408) 316- Ready for Ha-Ha. (415) 710-3161 or (415) after June 25. (510) 237-9959 or (510) 3744 or [email protected]. 331-1178 or [email protected]. 230-3814 or [email protected]. MARINE ENGINE CO. DAVE’S DIVING SERVICE Complete Engine Services • Gas & Diesel Hull Cleaning • Zinc Replacement • Inspections • Props Replaced 30 Years Experience • Reasonable Rates New 75’x30’ service dock in Sausalito also offers vessel wash and wax. Tune-Ups • Oil Changes • Engine Rebuilding, etc. Crane services available. Fully insured and marina recommended. (415) 763-9070 (415) 331-3612 • Serving Southern Marin Since 1984

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Page 134 • Latitude 38 • June, 2014 33-FT CAL, 1972. Emery Cove Yacht Harbor. $15,500. Modifi ed stern. Skeg rudder. Tiller. Volvo diesel under 400 hrs. Harken Mk II. Newer rigging. Surveyed in December. Priced to sell. Buy it with a slip for extra discount. (626) 410-5918 or [email protected].

32-FT BRISTOL, 1971. Berkeley Marina. $4,000/obo. 5 sails, full keel bluewater boat that crossed the Atlantic. Oven, 35-FT J/105 SOPHIA (USA 511), 2002. 32-FT HUNTER VISION, 1991. Alameda 35-FT BABA, 1979. King Harbor Marina, Force 10 heater with lots of extras, sleeps South Beach Harbor. $89,000. Super Marina. $39,900. Rumple J. Free standing Redondo Beach. $59,000. Bob Perry 6, teak interior, Atomic 4 not running. (415) clean J/105. Raced competitively past 4 rig with new large-roach main and 130% design. Roller furling, Volvo Penta engine, 317-0611 or [email protected]. seasons in Fleet #1. Great boat for rac- jib. Yanmar diesel. Custom stainless radar Honda generator, wind generator, canvas ing/cruising on SF Bay. For more photos: arch/davits, and double anchor roller bow cover, etc. Have to visit! (310) 528-2196 http://tinyurl.com/pj4f4gf. Contact (408) sprit. Great Bay, coastal cruiser. (408) 315- or (310) 374-4058. 685-7070 or [email protected]. 2192 or [email protected]. 33-FT WESTERLY STORM, 1987. 33-FT FREEDOM, 1980. Oxnard, CA. Stockton. $39,500. Only one available in $15,000. Cat ketch, Yanmar 2QM15 runs North America. British-designed and built great, oil analysis good, new fuel tank, for the North Sea; Lloyd’s Certifi cate of new running rigging, no electronics. Re- Construction. Rugged double-spreader cent survey. See Yacht World for pics and mast with oversize rigging, Edson wheel. specs. Contact: katakun at mac dot com. Strong rings on deck to hook harnesses to. Recent extensive refi t, beautiful teak 35-FT J/105, 1998. Sausalito. $80,000. interior with factory lee cloths. Infl atable, Easy to handle, fun to sail, Yanmar diesel, propane stove, Volvo engine. Fin keel main, jib, 135%, kite, new Raymarine i50/ and rugged spade rudder. Google to view i60 instruments, autopilot, Fortress an- 35-FT NAUTICAT, 1993. Portland, OR. sisterships in Europe. Good condition, chor, dodger, stereo, Full set of cushions, $165,000. This unique two-cabin pi- everything works. For Bay or offshore. professionally maintained. (415) 637-4851 lothouse with a sloop rig and fi n keel (209) 460-1543 7 or [email protected]. or [email protected]. was designed by Nauticat of Finland to emphasize sailing capabilities. It has a 35-FT C&C, 1984. Pittsburg Marina. beautiful teak interior rarely found in boats $29,950. Clean, well equipped cruise/ of this era, but with limited exterior wood- race vessel with large, good condition sail CATALINA 34 MK II, 1997. Berkeley Ma- work and molded nonskid decks, you will inventory (includes 3 spinnakers), Yanmar rina. $69,750. Fin keel, well maintained/ have more time for sailing. It is loaded diesel, 2-blade folding prop, Autohelm equipped. Dodger, fridge, cruising spin- with coastal cruising gear: 50hp Yanmar and other instruments, like-new sail and naker, custom V-berth mattress, diesel, 4JH2E, 630 amp hours of AGM batter- wheel covers, dodger and bimini. Sleeps 2013 bottom/batteries. New standing ies, Hydrovane self-steering, Icom M710 6-7, propane 3-burner stove with oven, rigging and more. (559) 905-2633 or (559) SSB. New main and genoa, watermaker, hot water heater, shower and electric 433-6436 or [email protected]. Furuno radar, chartplotter with AIS, new head. (925) 366-4579 or (925) 432-4431 thru-hulls and bottom paint in 2013. (503) or [email protected]. 33-FT SOVEREL, 1985. Alameda. Good 32-FT O’DAY, 1987. Monterey. $30,000. 290-9606 or [email protected]. & Plenty. Join winning racing, fun cruising, Roller furling, dodger, lines led aft, self- 32-FT WESTSAIL, 1975. Pillar Point Har- performance sailing from Estuary. Record tailing winches, wheel, autopilot, radar, 32-FT WESTSAIL, 1972. Portland, OR. bor, Half Moon Bay. Best offer. Launched of long-term successful partnerships. Yanmar diesel, 12-volt fridge, inverter, TV, $37,000. Factory finished with many in 1980. Original owner. 3 headsails, one PHRF 96. Racing and cruising sails in stereo, propane stove. Good condition, upgrades, including teak deck removal. drifter, Perkins 4-108, propane stove with great shape. 1/3rd equity $8K, $250/ except dodger. With transferable slip in New jib and roller furler, fuel tanks, propel- oven. Recent haulout, June 2013. Come month. Call Justis. (510) 390-4674 or Monterey. See photos on Craigslist. (831) ler and 110v water heater. Perkins 4-108, see, make an offer. (650) 303-3901, (650) soverel33goodandplenty.com. 512-6842. high-output alternator, smart charger, 712-1425 or [email protected]. many electronics, diesel heater. Recent 33-FT SIMPSON, 1984. Napa. $7,500. Mexico and Hawaii traveler wants to Steel hull cutter, in water. Good running go again. Moored in fresh water for the Universal 32hp. 60 gal fuel. Well-built hull. past fi ve years. Hauled out and redone Fresh bottom. New zincs. 3 sails. Manual two years ago. Delivery options may be anchor winch with lots of chain. Offshore included. Contact Jerry for complete potential. (707) 279-4564 or (707) 334- details and photos. (541) 556-1113 or 1797 or [email protected]. [email protected]. 32-FT GULF PILOTHOUSE, 1986. Coy- ote Point, San Mateo. $35,000. Great for year-round cruising, radar, microwave, 33-FT TARTAN TEN, 1979. Emeryville. 35-FT BENETEAU OCEANIS 351, 1995. fridge, many extras. Email for photos and $6,000/obo. Wishful Thinking, which was Ventura, CA. $69,500. Cruise-ready in more info: [email protected]. a successful racer in the SF30 Fleet, is sailaway condition. 3-cabin layout - available for immediate sale. Was plan- most roomy 35-ft you’ve ever seen. Well 34-FT HUNTER, 1985. Alameda. ning to donate it, so ANY offer considered. maintained, numerous upgrades. Furling $25,000/obo. New sail cover and head UK carbon fi ber Tapedrive sails, still fast main and jib, asymmetrical spinnaker, 2014. Bottom repainted 2013. New as new. Nexus electronics. Dinghy-like Yanmar diesel, Raymarine autopilot, Doyle mainsail 2008. Yanmar 23hp diesel deck layout. If fast is all you want, and radar, chartplotter, electric head, new engine. Includes West Marine 2-person you won’t mind the faded gelcoat and 35-FT J/105, 1999. SFYC. $75,000. running rigging. Great condition. More inflatable dinghy with motor mount. tired diesel, grab this proven winner for a Race in the largest one-design fl eet in at http://Beneteau351forsale.com. Email Pictures forwarded upon request. (510) song. Email [email protected]. the Bay with this proven wInner. Meticu- [email protected]. 432-1191 or [email protected]. lously maintained. Large sail inventory. Priced to sell. Contact (415) 999-9526 or [email protected].

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June, 2014 • Latitude 38 • Page 135 33-FT RANGER, 1977. La Paz, BCS, 37-FT PEARSON 365 KETCH, 1978. So- Mexico. Best offer over $12,500. Hull 460 Cal. Best offer. Sturdy, comfortable, clas- of 464. Perfect world cruiser for income- sic cruiser. Many new systems: Garmin limited couple. Can be singlehanded, but color radar/plotter, fuel tank, batteries, big enough and equipped for luxury and electronics, low hours on rebuilt West- safety. Monitor windvane, radar, water- erbeke, charger, pumps, etc. Liveaboard maker, water heater, shower, SSB Ham slip, cruise anywhere. Great boat! Email transceiver, Garmin 172c GPS, speed/ [email protected]. log w/depth, windspeed and direction, M/W, propane stove/oven, Adler/Barber 33-FT JEANNEAU SUNFAST 3200. fridge, 32” LED TV. Much more. Entertain- 36-FT CASCADE, 1974. Stockton Sailing 2009. San Diego. $139,500. Veteran of ing fi rm offers. Call Jim, (801) 897-6659 Club, Stockton, CA. $36,000. Solid crusier Pacifi c Cup doublehanded, Transpac and or [email protected]. with all the extras. Hard dodger, solar Cabo. Turnkey ready for 2014 Pacifi c Cup panels and full electronics. Extra sails doublehand or SHTP. Excellent condition and much more. Needs some TLC. One- with many extras. Full details and photos owner boat with custom teak woodwork on website: www.mechdesign.com/3200. throughout. Contact (530) 409-9101 or Contact [email protected] or (435) [email protected]. 640-0587. 36-FT ISLANDER, 1977. Emery Cove 35-FT J/105, 1998. Berkeley Marina. Yacht Harbor. $40,500. Well maintained. $70,000. J/105 #181 Wianno. Top 10 Like-new spinnaker with sock. 95 and 120 Fleet 1 fi nisher 2011 and 2012. Excellent jibs. Dodger and jib roller furler. Perkins condition. Two full sets racing sails, 1 4-108 diesel-1000 hrs. Teak and holly set cruising sails. Race ready. See more 35-FT SANTANA, 1979. Fortman Marina, cabin sole and leather settee cushions. at http://picasaweb.google.com/Gnug- Alameda. Very good shape, Alameda Cabin table and cockpit table. Propane gat/J105181WiannoForSale#. Email berth, price negotiable. For pictures and stove/oven and wheel steering. Re-bed- [email protected]. more info see website: http://lexingtoninc. ded toe rails. Very active I36 Association. com/fabarchitects/Rocket/index.html. Available to see June 1. (925) 330-0326 33-FT HOBIE, 1983. San Diego. $23,000. Call or email. (415) 515-3524 or santan- 37-FT HUNTER CHERUBINI, 1982. San or [email protected]. H-33 in great shape, newer 3DL sails, kelp [email protected]. Rafael, CA. $37,500. Cutter, bluewater cutter, LED nav lights, Dyneema running cruiser, Autohelm 4000, Adler Barbour rigging. Fun day sailer, race winner. Plan 32-FT WESTSAIL, 1972. Brisbane, CA. refrigerator, two staterooms, separate your assault on Transpac 2015 now! Many $30,000. Full keel cutter, factory fi nished. shower stall, two anchor rodes, teak pictures on blog, http:// hobie33forsale. Excellent condition. Full suit Tanbark sails, interior, stereo, four fans, wind scoops, blogspot.com. Contact (619) 405-9349 or Volvo MD11c, new bowsprit, gudgeons BBQ’s, cruising spinnaker. (415) 686-7238 [email protected]. and rigging. Bulletproof cruiser, sailaway or [email protected]. condition. Contact for specs and photos. (650) 701-6452 or [email protected].

SABRE 34 MK II, 1987. South Beach Harbor, SF. Best offer. This exceptionally HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MK II, 1979. Morro clean, well-maintained Sabre 34 Mk II has Bay. $85,000. Universal engine: 4-cylinder, too many upgrades to list: doubled up 50hp. Lots of cruising gear: watermaker, winches (8), fresh water head, Autohelm, autopilots, wind generator and more. custom convertible dodger, hard vang, Amidship double cabin and double aft hydraulic backstay, low engine hours, cabin berths and shower. Call Sue. (661) replaced upholstery, interior varnish, 301-7162 or [email protected]. 35-FT J/109, 2006. Anacortes, WA. packless sealed stuffing box, lots of 37-FT CUSTOM CRUISER. Sacramento. $179,500. A state-of-the-art racer/cruiser sails, spinnaker. There is not a better $98,000/Asking. Sisu, built by profes- from J/Boats, fully equipped and ready Sabre 34 Mk II on the Bay; plus she has sional boat builder. Launched in 1992. to go. Roller furling, dodger, forced-air Good Vibes! Contact (415) 821-9525 or Unstayed carbon fi ber mast, hard dodger, heat and standing headroom for cruising, [email protected]. three watertight compartments, also two- adding carbon bowsprit, asymmetrical piece dinghy. All teak interior with a lot of spinnaker, North 3DL sails, and a full built in storage, two staterooms. Propane Nexus NX2 network instrumentation sys- 36 TO 39 FEET heat and galley with refrigeration unit. tem for racing, make this a perfect dual- 150gal water, 85gal fuel, Yanmar diesel. purpose boat. Lots of goodies not men- Docked at residence on the Sacramento tioned here. Contact (206) 660-8181 or River. Contact Jack. (209) 200-9200 or [email protected]. (916) 777-6792 (leave message). TAYANA 37 MK II, 1983. Caribbean Panama. $79,000. Price reduced! On her 32-FT MARINER KETCH, 1979. Brisbane 36-FT ISLANDER FREEPORT, 1980. own mooring in tropical paradise, just a Marina. $10,000/obo. Unicorn. LOA: 32’, Sausalito. $65,000. Much sought after day sail to the fabled San Blas Islands of beam: 10’, draft: 4’. Fuel 35 gal, water 35 Freeport 36 B-Plan in great condition. Caribbean Panama. Well maintained and gal. Full keel, fi berglass hull, aft cockpit, New bottom job and electronics, engine cruise-ready. Details, photos at website. anchor windlass, Harken Mk III roller furl- recently serviced, sails cleaned and hull www.sailboatlistings.com/view/23215. ing. All sails in good condition. 3 Barlow waxed. Comfortable cruising or at anchor. #20 winches, rack and pinion steering 38-FT DURBECK. Currently moored in More at http://scotchnsoda4.wix.com/ 39-FT JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY. (wheel and emergency tiller). Raymarine Alameda. “PROJECT BOAT” could be sailoncamelot. Contact (816) 550-6349 2007. Sausalito. $161,900. Boat’s in great knotmeter, depthsounder, compass, a GREAT liveaboard with some love. or [email protected]. shape and includes the following features: VHF. Alcohol two-burner stove, ice box, Built 1972, launched 5/29/79. Diesel furling mainsail, furling genoa, inverter, pressure hot/cold water. Engine: 37hp engine... is totaled! Full inventory of VHF radio, teak cockpit, E80w/GPS, Perkins 4-108 M diesel. Can be seen on good-very good sails. Please call, come Tridata & wind, electric winch, autopilot, Dock 5. Call Bob. (650) 355-5166 or (650) see and make offer. (510) 326-8446 or spinnaker pole, and three sails. (415) 996-4631 (cell). [email protected]. 505-9614 or [email protected].

OFFSHORE PASSAGEMAKING INSTRUCTION IN THE PACIFIC & ATLANTIC John & Amanda Neal are dedicated to providing hands-on, documented instruction aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 46 Mahina Tiare III, SUMMER SAILSTICE drawing on their combined 584,000 miles and 73 years of experience. www.mahina.com • (360) 378-6131 JUNE 21 Going Somewhere? Mexico South Pacifi c Bay Area Sailors: Encinal Yacht Club or a Sailing Stop by our offi ce and take a bundle of magazines along with you. We promise you’ll be a hero for sharing them with other cruisers! Venue near you! For events, prizes, much more, Latitude 38 • 15 Locust Ave • Mill Valley, CA • (415) 383-8200 • Open M-F 9-5 see: www.summersailstice.com

Page 136 • Latitude 38 • June, 2014 39-FT FREYA, 1978. Berkeley Marina. $68,000. Very clean. Professionally built and maintained, beautiful. Custom light interior, maple sole, ash bulkheads, rigged for singlehanding, loaded with equipment. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a legend. Contact (510) 917-5229 or [email protected].

37-FT PEARSON 365 SLOOP/CUTTER. 42-FT CASCADE, 1972. Alameda, CA. 42-FT VALIANT, 2000. Kinsale, Virginia. 1978. Sausalito. $45,000. Well main- $40,000. New sails, watermaker, Auto- $319,900. Breezy. Super clean. Freshwa- tained, upgraded, sailed, and lived on for helm, new rigging, ice maker, marinized ter boat - nicest Valiant available. Shows 22+ yrs. Recent LPU topsides, Mainsail, Westerbeke and more. Needs work on as new. Was stored indoors for many much more... Come see. (415) 297-4080 deck. Spent a lot, asking for less. (650) years. Bow thruster, AC, heat. 55hp, 530 or [email protected]. 704-2302 or [email protected]. hours since new. Extensive equipment list too much for this space. Ultimate, perfect boat for the cruising couple - sails through all waters with ease. All-ocean SUV. Will 38-FT CONTEST 38S, 1986. Marines email list and photos. We sailed her this de Cogolin, S. France. $99,000 VAT winter on the Chesapeake, but will be on paid. A premium center-cockpit sloop land this summer. Breezy can be trucked by Cony-Plex Yachts Holland, USCG anywhere. Contact (907) 260-2658 or Doc. Professionally maintained with tens [email protected]. or of thousands of $ in upgrades past 12 years. New teak decks and Selden roller 41-FT HANS CHRISTIAN, 1986. Los furl mast 2002. Volvo 2003T 47hp turbo Alimatos, Long Beach, CA. $135,000. and SS tankage for 400+ NM. Rod steer- 36-FT JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 36.2. 44-FT CATALINA MORGAN 440, 2005. Black hull, tanbark sails. Email for more ing. Custom electric system with 75-amp 1998. San Rafael. $79,000. Beautiful in- San Francisco, CA. $259,000. Cruise info, [email protected]. Balmar alternator. Recent Raymarine side and out, just waxed, ready to cruise. fast in safety and comfort. Electric boom instruments w/direct drive Raymarine Fast sailer re-rigged for singlehanding. furling, generator, arch, davits and solar. autopilot. Radar, Navtex, liferaft, EPIRB, Kevlar reinforced hull. More at http:// A/C and heat, bow thruster, washer and Icom. Custom cabinetry. This comfortable hitchcraft.net/Zingara. Contact (415) 299- dryer. Autopilot, C-120, Satellite weather, ocean cruiser is sitting in beautiful Ma- 0263 or [email protected]. radar, SSB, AIS. Excellent condition. (408) rines de Cogolin, walking distance to St. 985-2107 or [email protected]. Tropez. Berth available with 5-year lease. (650) 637-7791 or [email protected].

42-FT CATALINA, 1996. Sausalito. $137,500. New bottom paint, new stand- ing rigging, all new rope. Yanmar engine. Autopilot, winches professionally ser- viced, radar. Excellent condition. Call 38-FT AERODYNE, 2003. Tiburon. Tom. (415) 271-2722. $165,000. Ultimate performance cruiser. 40-FT OLSON, 1983. Redondo Beach, Leisure Furl, electric halyard winch, An- CA. $58,500. Ono is the perfect racer/ 36-FT ISLANDER, 1977. Brickyard Cove. derson winches, radar, TV/DVD, dodger, cruiser. First overall Newport/Ensenada $47,500. Perkins 50hp diesel, dodger, BBQ, retractable sprit, two spinnakers, and Santa Barbara/King Harbor. All MOB pole, VHF, Harken Mk II roller furling, Yanmar, SSB, Pactor modem, diesel race equipment and sails. Comfortable newer 135% jib, two Harken ST44s, two heat, watermaker, recent Awlgrip, electric for up to 8 people cruising. Full galley, Barlow ST 26s, new 35# Delta anchor windlass, anticorrosion system. (415) 385- refrigeration, removable windlass, boom with chain and rode. H/C pressure water. 3600 or [email protected]. cover, anchors, fl ushing head, teak and Contact (415) 999-6751 or (415) 383-9180 holly fl oors, cushions, more. Small wood or [email protected]. burning stove for cold nights cruising. 40 TO 50 FEET Ultralight design is fast and easy to sail for husband and wife. NEW REDUCED 41-FT BIANCA 414, 1980. Coeur d’Alene, PRICE! Contact [email protected] or ID. $59,000. Fast, fun Danish-built sloop (310) 488-6516. with self-tacking jib. Yanmar with folding prop. The boom vang, backstay and run- 41-FT PEARSON RHODES, 1964. ning backs are hydraulic. Newer epoxy Mazatlan, Mexico. $40,000. Classic bottom and Treadmaster decking. (509) Rhodes 41, fun and easy to sail, cruise 879-3640 or [email protected]. equipped. She’s a hot rod with a 44hp Yanmar and LP paint job. 10.5 beam, 44-FT KELLY-PETERSON, 1978. Alam- 5.5 draft, 8,800 ballast, 18,800 displace- eda. $110,000. Fast and nimble world 39-FT YORKTOWN, 1977. Vallejo. ment, 6 bags sails, new rigging, Barients, cruising cutter, center cockpit, rear $29,999. Turnkey 39-ft Yorktown sailboat 40-FT CAL, 1966. Alameda. $88,000. Profurl, dodger, autopilot, GPS, radar, fi sh cabin, sleeps 7, skeg protects rudder with many upgrades. Well maintained. fi nder, custom 12v refrigeration system, and propeller from rock or reef contact, Very seaworthy. New paint, Harken trav- Price reduced! Cal 40 Shaman. Best Cal 40 on West Coast. 3DL sails (new main), B&G electric windlass, gel cel batteries, solar new diesel, review and report at website. eler, Barlow winches, and more. Ready to panels, dinette interior, 10-ft dinghy with http:// KP44.org. Contact (408) 378-3700 sail NOW! Reduced price. Very motivated instruments and autopilot, carbon spin pole, Ballenger mast/boom. Full specs/ 15hp Yamaha, many spares, meticulously or [email protected]. seller. Call (925) 324-4226 for details or maintained. Contact (360) 961-0507 or daltonm@scrantonlawfi rm.com. pics at: www.sailblogs.com/member/ cal40shaman. Call (415) 725-9581. [email protected].

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June, 2014 • Latitude 38 • Page 137 46-FT JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 45.1. 48-FT SPARKMAN & STEPHENS, 1970. 40-FT COLUMBIA, 1965. Paradise Cay 48-FT PERRY-DESIGNED CUTTER. 1996. Lowrie’s Marina, San Rafael, CA. Marina del Rey, CA. $298,000. Beautiful Yacht Harbor, Tiburon. $27,000. Libra. 1994. Seattle, WA. $89,000/obo. Beautiful $124,900. Great cruising boat with off- steel circumnavigator. Recent 18-month Beautiful boat. 2nd owner. 1994 25hp custom center cockpit, lightly used and shore gear, AIS, radar, plotter, autopilot, total refi t 2010-2012! Dutch-built S&S/ Universal 4-cylinder M4-30 414hrs. well cared for. Excellent sails and rigging. etc. Good North sails. Clean interior. Well Koopman’s design, completed by Royal Runs great. 4’6” draft perfect for the Bow and stern thrusters and much more! maintained. Pictures and details available. Huisman. Lola is a beautiful, fast, sea- Bay. 7 sleeping berths. www.dropbox. MUST SELL. Photos/specs at: www. Contact [email protected] or worthy, circumnavigating machine! No com/sh/gxjjf56ktnxuvsa/4REqpVCvoj. yachtsoffered.com/listing.php?yacht_ (253) 377-1660. expense was spared in bringing her back Contact [email protected] or id=223. Contact [email protected] to “new” condition from top to bottom! (415) 948-9801. or (206) 352-6453. Electronics, rigging, sails, mechanicals, electrical, and paint. All NEW! She is very unique, sails like a dream, and must be seen to be fully appreciated! More at www.sailinglola.com. Contact (707) 509-9096 or [email protected].

43-FT RON HOLLAND, 1986. Marina Riviera Nayarit, MX. $143,000. Aft cock- 45-FT GARDEN YAWL. One-off double- 46-FT HYLAS, 2000. Coronado, CA. pit, 2 staterooms, 2 heads, spacious, ender, 3 years in restoration, 98% com- $380,000. Ready to bluewater cruise. well equipped and well maintained for pleted, cold-molded over original strip Superb condition, boat interior recondi- cruising. Singlehanded all over Pacifi c planking. $30,000 as is, or $? to fi nish tioned in 2013. New hull and bottom paint. Mexico in comfort and now lying in a renovation. Contact (916) 847-9064 or 2 cabins, 2 heads, A/C, heating, washer/ fantastic location. See more at www. [email protected]. dryer, full canvas, in-mast furling, dinghy sanctuarycharters.com/sabbatical.php. 48-FT MAYFLOWER KETCH, 1985. with 6hp outboard, 6-man liferaft. More at Email offi [email protected]. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. $139,500 USD. www.seasilk.us. Contact (619) 995-9085 Sleek and graceful bluewater cruiser or [email protected]. properly equipped can fl y up to fi ve sails with a crew of two. Designed by third- generation naval architect George Stadel III, the Oriana has proven performance, good construction, and detailed appoint- ments. The deck, hull, and spars were repainted in 2013. With its ample captain’s cabin, attractive, roomy salon, and fully- equipped galley, the boat is a comfortable 43-FT BENETEAU 423, 2005. Redwood liveaboard in any of the world’s ports. City, CA. $149,000. Immaculate bluewater 42-FT PASSPORT, 1981. Ft. Pierce, FL. Powered by the proven Perkins 92M, the 43-ft sloop, with cutter rig. Dual chart $115,000. Fully outfi tted for worldwide craft cruises comfortably at 7.5 knots. plotters, radar, and belowdeck autopilot. 46-FT KRISTEN, 2000. Sidney, BC, cruising, this proven bluewater liveaboard Equipment includes roller furling on all 150% furling jib, staysail, and like-new Canada. $375,000 cdn. Proven offshore performs well on long passages. Many masts, self-tailing winches, 300 ft. chain mainsail. Cherry interior with white deck saloon cutter-rigged sailboat. Lei- upgrades less than 8-yrs-old, including anchor rode, three sturdy anchors, wa- leather. Boat looks brand new. Two-cabin sure Furl boom, hydronic heat, 2 Harken chainplates, rigging, electrical, European termaker, and more. See more at http:// confi guration. More at www.sail7seas.us/ furlers, watermaker, liferaft, EPIRB, steel transformer, AIS, SSB, VHS, sat phones, TheOriana.com. Contact (480) 447-7316 photos.html. Contact (650) 533-7732 or hull, center cockpit. See more at www. Pactor modem. 150 gal water and 200 or [email protected]. [email protected]. pamelabendall.com/sv-precious-metal. gal fuel capacity, hydraulic autopilot, html or email [email protected]. solar panels, steering vane. Large spares inventory and original equipment manu- als. Perkins 4.108 engine refurbished and meticulously maintained w/4600 engine hours. This reliable cruiser has sailed the Pacifi c, Atlantic and Med. Email [email protected].

43-FT J/133, 2005. Redwood City. 45-FT FASTNET 45, 1974. Portland. $320,000/obo. Excellent condition, fi xed $67,000. Price reduced!. Beautiful boat, 42-FT BAVARIA OCEAN, 1998. Port- carbon sprit and emergency rudder, B&G many compliments on her lines. Recently land, OR. $165,000. The Ocean 42 is a instruments/pilot, Raymarine radar/GPS/ sailed to Australia and back. Very sea- center cockpit design with two cabins AIS, Icom SSB/VHF, liferaft, EPIRB, 3DL worthy, comes with a lot of equipment. and ensuite heads, one forward and one sails, new faired bottom, etc. (408) 234- Considerable locker space and storage aft, providing complete privacy for two 4402 or [email protected]. for extended cruising. (503) 327-6750 or couples or a family with two children. [email protected]. The interior cabinetry is fi nely crafted 47-FT 473 BENETEAU, 2006. Marina 47-FT CATALINA. $239,500. Customized mahogany. This vessel has had three Village, Alameda, CA. $220,000. Cruise bluewater ready. Extra fuel capacity, 110 owners and is lightly used. (971) 404-6441 ready. White hull. Deep keel. Teak decks, or 240v, watermaker, chartplotter, radar, or [email protected]. 3 cabin. 75hp Yanmar, 7.9 Westerbeke AIS, coldplate refridge/freezer. Custom generator, Spectra Newport watermaker, cabinets and workshop, dive compressor, air conditioning, custom upholstery, Cher- in-boom furler, staysail, autopilot, wind ry wood interior, bow thruster. Much more. vane, new hard dodger, heat-air, auto (530) 545-9540 or [email protected]. prop. Much more. See http://adream2sail. publishpath.com or call (916) 607-9026.

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25-FT FOLKBOAT, 1948. Coyote Point, 34-FT CONTOUR TRIMARAN, 2000. San Mateo. $3,000/obo. Good structural Ventura, CA. $105,000. Orange is a speedy 55-FT TAYANA, 1984. San Pedro, Cali- 60-FT STAYSAIL SCHOONER. (70-ft condition. Sailed regularly. Great Bay Area adventure platform in excellent condition. fornia. $285,000. The Max Grody II has LOA), 1935. $90,000/or best cash offer. boat. Requires deck re-canvasing. Full Beautiful interior, fresh electronics, Yanmar been continuously upgraded by circum- Volunteer (Zoe H). Designer, Edson B. cover. Optional electric outboard. 20 with Sail Drive, custom dodger and navigator owner. Extensive refi t 2001. Schock; builder, Port Boat Works, Wilm- bimini. Many photos and details avail- Returned from Baja 2013. New bottom. ington, CA. Built concurrently with Hum- able at: www.contour34.com. Contact This is a turnkey boat: ARPA radar, AIS, phrey Bogart’s yacht Santana. Veteran of MULTIHULLS [email protected] or SSB and Pactor 3. Watermaker, SCUBA four Transpacs (winner 1939, Aloha Class (415) 602-5880. compressor, 2 autopilots, 8-person lif- B). On-screen home of actor Jack Klug- eraft, 2 outboards etc., etc. Time is the man in Universal Studios long-running 33-FT SEAWIND 1000, 1998. San currency of life. Spend it wisely. Go cruis- television series, Quincy, M.E. Colorful Francisco. $149,000. New sails, motors, ing now! More at http://yachtmaxgrody2. history including WWII submarine patrol, windows, canvas and rigging - all 2013. com. Contact [email protected] or Mexican charter service and El Salva- Safest and smoothest 33-ft cat on market. (626) 321-7237. doran registry. Last raced 2005 SF Master Radar, GPS, two autopilots, bow, pole and Mariners, winner Dead Eye trophy. Old- more. Contact (512) 750-5735, (510) 865- world craftsmanship, teak, oak, Honduran 2511 or [email protected]. mahogany, leaded glass, marble; unique in all the world. One Transpac away from longevity record. Condition weathered; 28-FT CRUISING DESIGN, TELSTAR. POWER & HOUSEBOATS requires much sanding/varnishing to 2007. Clipper Marina (on hard), Sausalito, restore to former grandeur. Estimated CA. $65,000/obo. Outstanding 28-ft trail- replacement cost $3 million. Owner willing erable trimaran. All options, full galley/ to sacrifi ce for serious buyer. (541) 264- head, chart plotter, DSC VHF, autopilot, tri- 8346 or [email protected]. data, Seatalk, spinnaker, drifter, 50hp fully maintained Honda, completely overhauled 62-FT AL MASON CUSTOM. Design/ trailer. Rig up/down in under 5 minutes, built Salthouse NZ, 1985. Virginia, Chesa- fast, seaworthy cruiser. Priced to sell - peake Bay. Spirit of Tradition ketch, Leopard 43 here. (415) 752-8683, (415) extremely able yacht with pedigree and 377-0816 or [email protected]. a history of continuous maintenance and upgrades by knowledgeable owners. 22-FT FARRIER TRAILER-TRI 680. 1987. 24-FT BAYLINER CIERA, 1996. $7,000. Recent circumnavigation and refi t. More Ventura. $10,000/obo. Builder, Jaeger Volvo Penta AQ 501/275 engine and at www.sailmarnie.com. Contact (757) Yachts, BC, Canada. Sleeps 3 adults or outdrive. The engine has a new top end, 971-1811 or [email protected]. 2 adults and 2 pre-teens. Used to cruise rebuilt cylinder heads and manifold risers. Channel Islands with family (< 2 hours and Transom shield has been replaced, lift mo- 58-FT STAYSAIL SCHOONER, 1925. 30 minutes - S.B. to Fry’s). Details, photos tor assembly has been replaced, all new Port Townsend, WA. Make offer. available. Email [email protected]. seals and O-rings on both transom shield Suva,1925 staysail schooner designed and drive, all new bellows and hoses, by Ted Geary. A gorgeous and sound new shift cable. Engine and drive run and classic yacht that sails wonderfully! Teak. operate well. The boat has a bathroom, Financing available. See more at www. galley with sink and stove, there is an aft schoonerforsale.com. Contact (360) bed, V-berth, fi sh fi nder, and included is 643-3840 or [email protected]. a tandem-axle trailer. (408) 986-0848 or [email protected].

65-FT PHILIP RHODES CUSTOM, 1966. Pt. San Pablo Yacht Club. $750,000/obo. 2010 rebuilt ketch-rigged, motorsailer. New steel hull plating, twin Yanmars at 38-FT FOUNTAINE PAJOT ATHENA. 350 hours, rebuilt 25 kw DG, rebuilt Sitka 1995. San Francisco, CA. $149,000/ spars, new rigging, 4 SR, 3 heads, 7 AC/ obo. Our beloved ocean cruising vet heaters, W/D, PW, FW fl ush, 3 hot water Family Circus is for sale. New LPU in the heaters, Viking range top, 13-ft Boston salon, new canvas, new trampoline, dual Whaler dinghy w/40hp outboard. Email Yanmars, one just rebuilt. 4 cabins, two [email protected]. 33-FT BUZZARDS BAY 25, 2013. Port- heads. Radar, GPS, plotter, etc. Ocean land, Oregon. $145,000. Classic design, gear - drogue, liferaft, autopilot, spares, 50-FT EX-US NAVY LIBERTY. Conver- cold-molded in mahogany and old-growth etc. Fantastic sailing platform for Bay and sion, 1944. Monterey Marina, Monterey, Douglas fi r. New - never sailed. Bronze ocean fun. Ready to go! Our family keeps CA. Best offer over $30,000. Tri-cabin hardware, carbon rig, North sails, custom growing- the boat needs to as well! More liveaboard trawler. Double V-berth, head, galvanized trailer. Always stored inside. at http://htzortzis.wix.com/family-circus. and shower. Spacious lower helm/galley Photos at website: www.buzzardsbay25. Contact [email protected] or with inside ladder to fl ybridge. Aft cabin/ com. Contact [email protected] (925) 878-9659. salon/bedroom. Fly bridge with large or (360) 887-3015. sun deck. Dual Capilano hydraulic steer- 55-FT HORSTMAN TRIMARAN. Half ing. Stand-up engine room. Detroit 671 Moon Bay, CA. $100,000 . Glass over ply, diesel Morse controls. LectraSan, 35 gal 125hp Yanmar, 5000 watt generator. BIG, holding. New 50 amp shorepower and 68-FT DERECKTOR, 1971. Richmond, fat liveaboard, mooring, HMB. Sleeps 12. main battery panels. Comfortable large 6’ CA. $299,000. Fantastic aluminum pilot- Big pilothouse, live almost free. More at high cabins. Tastefully decorated. Walk- house expedition yacht set up for single- http://RockyPointRealEstateGirl.com. around deck. Slip transfers with sale. handing. 2011 refi t including new Yanmar, Contact susan_fl [email protected] or (702) Some project work required. Owner will mast, sails, refrigeration, electronics. 448-8723. fi nance OAC. Contact (831) 373-6061 or Returned from voyage to Fiji, ready to [email protected]. go! More at http://sites.google.com/site/ yachtpandion. Contact (415) 663-8776 or [email protected].

June, 2014 • Latitude 38 • Page 139 NEW & USED BOAT GEAR Open Tues.-Sat. 10 to 5 p.m. 36-FT TOLLYCRAFT, 1971. Spokane, PLAN YOUR MEXICAN GETAWAY NOW. WA. $45,000/obo. Tollycraft three-level At the brand-new, gorgeous Cielo Y houseboat. Excellent condition through- Mar condos. Located in Punta Mita, 35 out! Sleeps six, full kitchen, bathroom minutes from Puerto Vallarta, available to with sink, shower, and head, master rent from private owner. On the beach, 10 bedroom. A lot of storage throughout. feet from the water, they offer spectacular Dual 318, 225hp Chrysler engines impec- views of ocean and mountains, the big- cably maintained. Electronic ignitions. gest infi nity pool in the area, an endless Multiple decks, nice swim platform has beach, great surf breaks, great fi shing, www.bluepelicanmarine.com liftable three-step ladder with dock-style tremendous views of whales, bird life handrails. New bottom paint this year. and the islands. While uncrowded and Way too many upgrades and features to tranquil, just a fi ve-minute walk to several list. In Spokane, WA. Delivery possible. waterfront restaurants. Choose from a More at http://spokane.craigslist.org/ spacious, beautifully furnished one- or Mathiesen Marine boa/4406358525.html. Contact (509) 389- three-bedroom unit, or an amazing two- 7289 or [email protected]. story penthouse with lovely shade trellis For all of your electronics and electrical needs on the top fl oor. See details at website. www.puntamitabeachfrontcondos.com. Professional Sales, Design, Troubleshooting, PARTNERSHIPS To reserve, call Doña de Mallorca. (415) Installation & Consultation for Electronics, 599-5012. Electrical, PC & Mac Based Navigation & 30-FT CATALINA SHARE. Sausalito. Sausalito berth in prime slip, with parking Corrosion Issues + Electrical Surveys included. Equipped with diesel and wheel. Renewed and updated, she sparkles. Open House Event June 21st & 22nd New top deck coating, new mainsail, FREE Classes on Raymarine MFDs + Discounts performance mast/spar, furling, MaxProp, updated cushions. Parking is steps to Emery Cove Yacht Harbor Showroom boat/cafe/bars, in 5 minutes you are 3300 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA sailing. Share (non-equity) $320 month for 1 year. Contact (415) 332-5442 or Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [email protected]. SAIL SHARE IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ. 510.350.6622 www.MathiesenMarine.com PARTNER, CATALINA 250. SF Marina, Marina Real/Puerto Escondido. Best offer. San Francisco. $333/mo. Very best berth 40-ft sloop in bristol condition. 2 double in SF Bay. Walk to great dining, Marina berths, 2 heads, all amenities (TV, stereo, Green, GG Bridge. Catalina 250, 1997, Sirius) and safety equipment. Learn to sail, wheel, sleeps 5, good condition, spotless winter getaway (in slip), honeymoon, fi sh- Latitude 38 Special interior, head, galley, TV, radios, outboard. ing, diving, sailing, exploring, adventure Dances with Waves can be seen from or swim with the whale sharks? Bare or Marina Blvd. and Broderick St. - first crewed (USCG licensed). Will deliver to Baja $1095 - 2 certifications dock. Contact [email protected] or fully provisioned. Terms fl exible. Email for 5 nights lodging included (650) 703-0610. more information to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Call (831) 818- SOVEREL 33 PARTNER WANTED. 8452 or (831) 688-2911, ext. 104. San Francisco Bay (Racer preferably) South Beach Harbor, Pier 40. Partner wanted. Flexi Flyer, well known Bay program. Desirable location. GEAR (408) 656-9919 or [email protected]. VOLVO PENTA MS10L/A GEARBOX. NON-EQUITY PARTNER-CATALINA San Rafael. $2,750. “NEW” gearbox with 30. San Francisco. $225. We are seeking 2.35.1 gear ratio, straight output, bought Modern Sailing School & club a partner for a 1987 Catalina 30. Many new with MD2020 diesel engine in 2005, Outstanding features, excellent condition! Email for never installed. Priced less than a rebuilt (415) 331 - 8250 photo. $500 security. Docked in San Fran- one. Pictures on request. (415) 306-1382 www.ModernSailing.com Sailing School cisco Pier 39. Parking. (415) 999-3227 or or [email protected]. [email protected]. VOLVO MD17C ENGINE. San Francisco. $650. Working 35hp engine. 3 cylinders. 1979. Was used on a 35-ft sailboat. It is out of the boat and in the boatyard. SS Marine Easy transfer to new owner. Contact Yacht and Ship Brokers and Full Service Boatyard (415) 665-6269 or (415) 244-7835 or SOUTH OF THE BORDER [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY CAPTAINS. KARVER TOP DOWN FURLER. Santa San Diego-based, USCG Master 100 GT. Barbara. $1,100/obo. Top down Karver Sail and power. ASA-certifi ed instructional chute furler. Model 2 with lock. Briefl y deliveries. Pacifi c Mexico and Baja Bash used on boat with 19 foot J and 50 foot specialists. More information at website: mast. No torsion lines included. Email www.boatdeliverycaptain.org. Contact [email protected]. TARTAN 37, 1979 • $54,000 HANS CHRISTIAN 38, 1989 • $99,000 David, [email protected] or (619) 913-7834. WATERMAKER - LITTLE WONDER. 50’ KHA SHING, ‘82 ...... $195,000 38’ CABO RICO, ‘79 ...... $74,000 Santa Barbara to San Francisco. $2,500/ 44’ ISLAND GYPSY, ‘79 ...... $189,000 38’ HANS CHRISTIAN, ‘87 ...... $99,000 obo. Little Wonder Watermaker by Village 42’ CHB, ‘80 ...... $84,000 37’ TARTAN, ‘79 ...... $54,000 30’ SUN RUNNER, ‘90 ...... $26,000 36’ ISLANDER FREEPORT ...... $55,000 Marine Tec. NEW membranes 7/2013. 200 gal/day. 12v unit. Exterior dimensions: 145 Third St., San Rafael, CA 94901 11”x11”x28”. Contact (503) 984-7288, (415) 456-8080 • www.ssmarineyachts.com (503) 791-0371 or [email protected].

Page 140 • Latitude 38 • June, 2014 50-FT PRIME SLIP, PIER 39, SF. $50,000. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY SALE/RENT F-Dock, Slip 11, east side. Protected from JOB OPPORTUNITIES wind. Close to gangway, showers and MARINE FLEA MARKET. Vendor booths marina offi ce. Covered parking across EXPERIENCED SAILMAKER. Pineapple available. Sausalito. $30. For Saturday, street with special rates for owners. (559) Sails, one of the last surviving custom August 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Maritime Day at 355-6572 or [email protected]. sail lofts in the world, is searching for Galilee Harbor, 300 Napa St., Sausalito. a sailmaker. We are looking for a self- Email or call to reserve your space to- SOUTH BEACH HARBOR. Berths avail- motivated, hands-on person who can day: [email protected] or (415) able for boats in the Spinnaker Sailing handle working in a fast-paced, deadline- 332-8554. Charter fl eet. We have berths for sailing oriented, yet friendly and fun environment. vessels from 32- to 43-ft. The boat must We will train the right person who pos- 2 PERKINS MOTORS 4-108. Both with be active in Spinnaker’s charter fl eet and sesses an aptitude for learning fast, has Borg-Warner trans. #1: 200 hrs. on re- be late model, in excellent condition, with a great attitude and a commitment to the built. Needs seawater heat exchanger; BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME. the appropriate equipment. This is the craft. Sewing machine ability is a big plus. $3,500. #2: 2,000 hrs. on rebuilt. All or For sale! Enjoy the Delta waterways perfect income opportunity for an owner We offer competitive pay and benefi ts. If parts; $2,000/obo. (415) 342-6908 or year-round! This spacious four-bedroom to offset the costs of ownership, while you would like to inquire please call or [email protected]. Pittsburg home features a double deep- berthing at the best marina in NorCal. email Don to schedule an interview. (510) water dock, fl agstone patio, views, and More info at www.spinnaker-sailing.com 522-2200 or [email protected]. much more! Call Matt Siino for details. or call (415) 543-7333. CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS CADRE Broker #01118922. (925) 252- EXPERIENCED SAILBOAT RIGGER. 0180 or [email protected]. 50-FT BERTH. Pier 39. Best offer. 50-ft Sausalito, CA. Now hiring experienced POINT SAN PABLO YACHT CLUB. Point berth for sale. Slip J16 at San Francisco’s sailboat rigger for well established shop Richmond. Point San Pablo Yacht Club Pier 39. Contact (408) 954-1000 or in Sausalito, CA. Please email resume prospective member open house. Satur- offi [email protected]. or call Tom. Compensation is based on day, June 14, 2014, 2-6 p.m. Tour one of experience. Contact (415) 331-3400 or the few members-owned and managed [email protected]. marinas in the Bay Area. Slips are avail- CREW able to members. We have a wood shop, RETAIL JOB OP, SAUSALITO. Experi- enced self-starter, retail sales associate a commercial-quality galley and dining OFFSHORE INSTRUCTION. John and room, dry storage, member-managed needed, to be responsible for managing Amanda Neal provide documented and maintaining store facility. NEED: bar, and on and on. Join us for snacks ocean passagemaking instruction aboard and reduced-price beverages and take basic computer skills, to lift 60 lbs, to BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN FARM. In Mahina Tiare III, their Hallberg-Rassy 46, be enthusiastic, interested in sailing and a tour of our facilities. We are off the 580 drawing on their combined 584,000 miles freeway at Canal Blvd. and Cutting Blvd. Ubatuba, Brazil. $180,000. 9 acres, high kayaking, provide exceptional customer altitude, tropical, lakes with fi sh, 2 remod- and 73 years experience. More info at service. Involvement in marketing events in Point Richmond. For directions, email www.mahina.com or call (360) 378-6131. [email protected] or normharris41@ eled houses, 50 fruit trees, pineapples, and beach demos a must. Some assem- gmail.com. Initiation fees will be waived coffee, bananas, etc. Every vegetable bly required. High school graduate. We you want. One hour from beach/marina. EXPERIENCED CIRCUMNAVIGATOR. offer competitive wage with opportunities for new members until the end of 2014. 44-ft schooner, seeks select crew for See website: www.pspyc.org. Contact Trade for boat, property in USA? Email for commission sales. Full-time/part-time [email protected]. completion of NW Passage. 2 legs: available. (707) 696-3334. (510) 233-1046 or [email protected]. Cambridge Bay-Nome-Sitka, Alaska. July 10-Sept. 1-Oct. 30, 6-8 week legs. Must MARINE TECHNICIAN. Sausalito. ENCINAL YACHT CLUB. Open House be fi t, some experience, share expenses. Events. Alameda. Encinal Yacht Club Hirschfeld Yacht is looking for marine For details contact Mike Johnson. (505) technicians to join our team. Minimum (EYC) is hosting open house events 466-6326 or [email protected]. throughout the summer. Please join qualifi cations: 2+ years direct mechani- cal/electrical experience. Must have a us at one of the following open house MULTIHULL INSTRUCTION. Sail on a events: Open House, 1-4pm. May 31. CA driver’s license and car/truck as well performance cruising catamaran, Sea as own tools and mobile tool kit/bag. For Sailstice, all day, June 21. Bart’s Bash, Level, for a day or for a week. Located all day, September 21. For membership more information and to apply, email: outhern California for next two months. [email protected]. inquiries contact us by email or on the If you are thinking of buying or renting a web at: www.encinal.org/pageResource/ BAY AREA HIDEAWAY. Mill Valley, CA. catamaran, get an introduction fi rst. Email SEASONAL MARINA MAINTENANCE. membership/2008/membership.php. [email protected]. Contact (510) 522-3272 or (415) 902-6257 Large, 1 bedroom apt. with queen bed. San Francisco. Position available. To or [email protected]. Two short, fl at blocks from downtown apply, go to the website and fi nd ‘Click Mill Valley, and close to the Bay, beaches PERSONALS here to apply now!’ under the job title. CLUB NAUTIQUE PASSAGE-MAKER. and hiking. This is an upper unit, 2 decks, See www.pier39marina.com/contact-us/ Membership. Sausalito and Alameda. one above a babbling creek, the other jobs-at-pier-39-marina. $3,495. Learn to sail SF Bay and off- beneath the redwoods. Well equipped shore. Save $500! Includes all US Sailing AEK with dishwasher, full bath. Covered CAPTAINS, SAILING INSTRUCTORS. certification courses. Enjoy member parking, washer/dryer on premises. Hi- And Crew. Spinnaker Sailing and Ren- discounts on charters. Network with speed Wi-Fi, cable, DVD. $135 a night, dezvous Charters is hiring. P/T or F/T, other sailors. For more info, check out: 2-night minimum ($75 cleaning fee). No mid-week and weekend shifts available. www.clubnautique.net/membership/ smoking, no pets. See more information Want to love your job? Building sea time? membership-types. Contact (408) 313- at www.airbnb.com/rooms/160781. Email ASA Certifi cation earns more $$. Great 3541 or [email protected]. [email protected]. People = Great Job. Email resume to: [email protected]. More at AMATEUR RADIO CLASS. Oakland www.spinnaker-sailing.com. Yacht Club. $50. Going cruising? Got your BERTHS & SLIPS 1ST MATE WANTED. Alameda. Me: Ham license? Don’t leave home without tall, upbeat, warm-hearted, experienced BASIC KEELBOAT INSTRUCTORS. it. More at www.oaklandyachtclub.net/ 35+ BY 12 FT SLIP. Point San Pablo skipper with 32-ft sailboat. You: physically Hiring - USCG Captain OUPV 6-pack or events/2014-01-30/summer-ham-radio- Yacht Club (next to KKMI). $7.40 ft. fi t, upbeat, warm-hearted, adventurous greater/sailing endorsement. SF Sailing class#attachments. Contact (510) 565- Deep water, calm conditions, and secure woman who is able to sail during the Company & School. Don’t have a teach- 4706 or [email protected]. location. Shop available. Close to Point week. Possible relationship if the chem- ing certifi cate? We will help you get one. Richmond, county park and 580 freeway. istry is good. For more information phone Requirements: experience on the SF Bay, Club membership a requirement. More at Milt. (510) 704-0772. weekend availability. Info: www.sailsf.com www.pspyc.org. Contact (415) 497-8728 and: www.sailinglessonssf.com. Call (415) 378-4887. or [email protected]. JOBS WANTED 50-FT COMMERCIAL SLIP. San Francis- MARINE ELECTRONICS INSTALLER. co, Pier 39. $55,000. Newly constructed PART-TIME CAPTAIN. USCG Master Sausalito, CA. Johnson Hicks Marine J-Dock, Slip 6, west side with views of 50 GT with tow, looking for interesting Electronics. Looking for an experienced Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and part-time work on the water in Bay Area. electronics installer, certifi cations a plus. Alcatraz Island. Special rates for owners Retired successful businessman, mid- Must have a valid CA driver’s license, and at Pier 39 parking garage. Sublease until 50s, with great people skills. Contact tools. More at http://Johnsonhicksmarine. 2034, contact James. (650) 520-4607 or Michael Long, michael@longfi nancial.net com. (415) 331-3166 or (415) 332-5086. [email protected]. or (707) 483-0191. Fax number: (415) 331-8639. Please reply in person with resume, or email resume to: [email protected].

June, 2014 • Latitude 38 • Page 141 BOATYARD WORKER WANTED. BUSINESS PARTNER. SailNOW is look- Spaulding Boatworks in Sausalito is a ing for a business partner for charters full-service boatyard. We have an open- and lessons. Must have USCG license, Bitter End Yacht Sales ing for a person to join us as a full-time TWIC, CPR/FA, sailboat in good shape, boatyard worker with skills in all aspects and insurance (or can get it). Instructor of boatyard operations, from bottom jobs experience highly desirable. More at Olson 40, 1983 $58,000. through fi nish carpentry and mechanical www.sailnow.com/partners. Contact (650) A fast racer, stable cruiser systems. The right candidate is passionate 619-6896 or [email protected]. about boats, has a can-do attitude, and is in very good shape. Loaded able to communicate well with co-workers, with convenient gear, SSB clients, and managers. He/she should + all nav gear expected, be able to do the skilled work that our customers demand, performed in com- LP BBQ, remodeled gal- pliance with our established standards of ley, PHRF 54. You need to operation. This is a rewarding position, with possibilities for growth. Compensation is see this boat. Well kept based on experience. We are a drug- and and looking good. Call Ken alcohol-free boatyard and an equal op- Roberts (818) 486-4404. portunity employer. Email your resume to: [email protected]. FAMOUS DAYSAILING BUSINESS. Vavau, Tonga. $37,000. 20-passenger 40- Tartan 41, 1972 $49,000. ft Searunner trimaran. Cash profi ts, easy Set up for cruising: SSB, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES operation, smooth sailing, whale watch- 8-man liferaft, water- ing, snorkeling, fi shing, kayaking. Idyllic, peaceful liveaboard mooring. $37,000 maker, windlass. Replaced or trade for property, motor home or keel is heavier, deeper sailboat. Email [email protected]. and faster. PHRF 99. Many SANTA CRUZ HARBOR SLIP. Santa sails. Recent LP paint and Cruz. Pacifi csail.com, a sailing school dodger. Call Hugh Snook and charter company is seeking a 31- to 44-ft late model or new sailboat to join (562) 756-8250. our fl eet. Tax benefi ts and income. More info at www.pacifi csail.com. Contact (831) VESSEL ASSIST SANTA CRUZ. For sale. 423-7245 or info@pacifi csail.com. www.yachtworld.com/bitterendyachtsales Only Vessel Assist for the Monterey Bay web.bitterendyachts.com (Cailf). Growing, profi table, and a great MARINE REPAIR BUSINESS. Fort Bragg, opportunity. My wife and I are ready to CA. $25,000/asking. Marine repair busi- point our sailboat south. All assets, know- ness in busy marina in Fort Bragg, CA. (866) 483-7071 how, etc. for sale. Contact: (831) 359- Some tools, lots of parts, manuals, mi- Serving all Southern California Marinas 0702 or [email protected]. crofi che. Building rent is $600 per month. (707) 964-4113 or dolphinisle@pacifi c.net.

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48' TAYANA CUTTER Deck salon version of Robert Perry's 46' KELSALL CATAMARAN, 2008 Easy to handle long- 41' KIRIE FEELING SLOOP, 1996 Spacious accommoda- 'go-to' design for safe, luxurious passage making. This low distance cruiser, bristol in and out. Twin Volvo diesels, Northern tions with a cabin skylight and great sailing in typical SF condi- time, late model example is BRISTOL and TURNKEY. $439,000 Lights genset, full electronics, lying in Sausalito YH. $324,000 tions. Starfinder is a great example of a great design. $149,000

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37' PASSPORT, 1985 43' HUNTER 430, 1995 In nice shape inside and out. 36' JEANNEAU 36.2 SUN ODYSSEY Very nice Robert Perry-designed sloop that's outfit for Spacious, well laid-out 3-stateroom/2-head interior with 6'6" Well maintained sloop; a perfect weekender or coastal cruiser. cruising. Vessel shown by appointment, please. $107,000 headroom and lots of light and storage. Lying Oxnard. $97,000 $79,000

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31' PACIFIC SEACRAFT, 1988 Designed and built by actual 45' HUNTER, 1987 Amazing space below with 6'7" head- 33' BENETEAU 331, 2000 Clean, well equipped and lightly cruisers. Shows very nicely. Yanmar diesel, radar, chartplotter, room; feels like a 50+ footer! Boat is in nice shape, well equipped sailed. Priced right by a motivated out-of-state owner. Turn key autopilot, offshore dodger, wheel, roller furling. $78,000 and well priced. Pullman berth forward, shoal draft. $77,500 condition; potentially transferable Sausalito YH slip. $72,000

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SISTERSHIP 28' Alerion Express, 2000 Lovely little daysailer 35' MAXI 105, 1983 High quality Swedish-built yacht 36' CANADIAN SAILCRAFT, 1986 One owner classic shows as new for a fraction of the price. Very well equipped; with a 3/4 aft cockpit configuration. In excellent condi- CS in beautiful shape. Rebuilt Westerbeke diesel, new stand- potentially transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $69,500 tion, she shows much newer than her actual age. $59,000 ing rigging and more. She's perfect for the Bay! $49,000

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36' CATALINA, 1987 Very nice inside and out, with the 32' DREADNOUGHT, 1978 Classic Crealock-designed 30' ALBIN BALLAD, 1978 Solidly built, still very much interior showing much newer than its actual age. Potentially California-built cutter. These double-enders have sailed all over in demand as a sporty family cruiser or cost-effective club transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $42,000 the world. Potentially transferable Sausalito YH slip. $24,500 racer. Never been cruised and is in very nice shape. $24,500

at 100 Bay Street • Sausalito • California 94965 since 1946 NORPAC YACHTS SUMMERTIME YACHTING! 1150 Brickyard Cove Rd., B9, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801 YEAH! 45' FUJI KETCH Cruise equipped, 60 hp dsl, genset, (510) 232-7200 FAX (510) 232-7202 wind gen, radar/GPS/plotter & full elect w/repeaters at • pedestal/wheel steering, dodger, main, spinn, storm jib, email: [email protected] RF, genoa, AP, reefer/freezer, more! Asking $99,500

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32' FIBERGLASS MONTEREY CLIPPER. Trawler- 48' GRAND BANKS Trawler LRC. Aft master S/R, twin 57' CHINESE JUNK Twin Gardner dsls. Roomy, comfort- 34' CATALINA Full cruise equipment. Baja Ha-Ha yacht quality/comfort plus commercial grade seaworthi- diesel, FB & PH helms, classic mahogany in BEAUTIFUL able, unique & ideal for liveaboard. Just hauled & much veteran and ready to go again. Aft and forward double ness by Puget Sound Boat Building. Excellent condition/ condition. Onan, fully loaded galley, 3 heads, shower & upgrading/refi t completed. 3 strms, large salon & galley, staterooms, solar panels, radar and full electronics. Lots well equipped. Radar & full electronics. 75 hp dsl, more! tub, infl atable dinghy w/motor, swim platform, steady- genset, wood carvings, great wheelhouse observation of gear. Dodger and bimini, spinnaker. Great condition Very special & highly desirable vessel. Asking $34,950 ing sails, radar, MORE! Asking $60,000/offers salon, high quality construction, ++. Asking $139,500 and MORE! Asking $38,950/offer encouraged

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42' PT-42 TRAWLER Outstandingly beautiful & 120' CHARTER/EXCURSION VESSEL. Legal 175' LIGHTHOUSE TENDER, "FIR" Desig- 43' GULFSTAR TRAWLER Twin diesel, well equipped motoryacht in exceptional cond. Flybridge, for 12 paying passengers plus crew. Stand- nated National Historic Landmark by U.S. Dept. of 7.5KW Onan, Fiberglass, 6'4" headroom, aft aft master strm, forward strm, 2 heads, beautifully ap- alone high-endurance bluewater steel vessel. V-12 the Interior. STEEL, twin diesel-powered small ship, double stateroom, flybridge, windlass, two enclosed pointed, many recent upgrades, twin dsls, full galley, CAT, gensets, comfort, seaworthiness, safety and fully operational and in great condition. Beautiful, heads. Interior remodel partially completed. Fully comfortable salon, full electronics, aft cockpit, aux generator great accommodations, crane, HELICOPTER PAD and comfortable interior, great accommodations and operational, full galley and an excellent liveaboard & much more. Asking $99,500/offers encouraged MORE! Alaska anyone? Asking $360,000/offers more. Asking $360,000/offers cruiser. GREAT VALUE! Asking $19,950

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36' MARINER Sloop by Mariner Yachts of New 37 JOHN HANNA Ketch. Beautiful, traditional double- 36' CANADIAN SAILCRAFT Sloop. Noted for quality, 38' ERICSON Sloop. Great Bruce King design. Diesel, Hampshire. A bluewater cruiser set up to follow the ender by justly famous John Hanna. Beautiful, seaworthy performance, comfort & seaworthiness, the CS-36 is an roller furl., self-tending winches, dodger, full gallley w/ weave of one's dreams. Stoutly built in New England by & comfortable treasure & passagemaker; 4-108 dsl, well outstanding design; "TIME OUT" is a fi ne example of the fridge & freezer, radar, GPS, plot, etc. with repeaters, boatwrights proud of their skills. Heavy hand layup glass found & endearing. These vessels are rare to the market marque. Dsl, roller furl, dodger, self-tailers, big sail inventory, spinnaker, wheel/pedestal, solar panel, tender w/motor, construction with impressive joinery. Asking $25,000 & she appears to be in excellent cond. Asking $42,500 clean & well equipped. Shows well! Asking $49,950 AP, liferaft, 2 dbl staterooms & MORE! Asking $54,200

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35' ERICSON MkII Sloop. Near new standing & running rigging, & sails by Quantum. Profurl RF--all almost new, 29' CAL 29 Sloop. Solid, classic Lapworth design 52' STEPHENS 1929 CLASSIC Raised deck 32' DOWNEASTER Cutter. An excellent cruiser with solid example of a great Bruce King design. Exc. cruiser, in sailaway condition. A fast fi n-keeled beauty with express coastal cruiser. ABSOLUTELY BRISTOL robust hand-laid glass construction. Good looks, roominess Atomic 4, 13 Barient winches, wheel, 2 spinns, refrig., a nearly new auxiliary diesel! Handles well and is a condition. Exquisitely decorated and stunning (6'6" headroom), comfort, cutaway forefoot full keel shower, dbl spreader rig & MORE! Asking $12,950 great daysailer or weekender – or for limited cruising. custom built, one-of-a-kind Gatsby era gem. Twins, w/hung rudder for stability, true tracking in a seaway & Roller furling, new LPU & MORE! Asking $14,950 generator, flybridge, more! Asking $290,000 nimbleness in close quarters. MORE! Asking $25,000

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30' HUNTER Sloop. Nice, squared-away one-owner boat with lots of good features. Yanmar diesel, large aft dbl S/R, RF, all lines led aft for shorthanded sailing, 133' CAR FERRY Conversion: Office/Studio. 40' HERSHINE TRAWLER Twin dsls, inverter, 39' BENETEAU 390 OCEANIS Well priced good GPS, VHF, wheel steering, H&C pressure water, spin- Ultra spacious. Fully operational. Set up for very F/G, fl ybridge & pilothouse, 2 heads, shower, aft dbl 1993 potential cruiser in nice shape. Refi t w/Yanmar naker, walk-thru transom, more! Asking $25,950 comfortable living and working. Ice Class, built strm + fwd + salon, full galley & MORE! Up or down dsl, 3 cabins, 2 heads w/showers, autopilot, GPS, RF, in Norway. Fine condition. Absolutely unique and the coast or up to the Delta in comfort & security. battened main, dodger, wheel steering on pedestal, full VERY cool. Rare opportunity. Asking $390,000 Seller wants fast sale! $69,000/offers encouraged galley w/refrig, more! Attractive $70,000 asking price REDUCED! CALL (510) 232-7200 OR PLEASE SEE www.norpacyachts.com TOLL FREE (877) 444-5087 and/or OR CALL GLENN DIRECTLY AT 30' CAPE DORY Cutter. Alberg design. One of the fi nest smaller bluewater cruisers ever built. Famous for comfort, www.yachtworld.com/norpacyachts (415) 637-1181 durability, seaworthiness & stout construction. Dodger, near-new dsl, RF, radar, GPS, MORE! Asking $29,950 for MORE BOATS FOR APPOINTMENTS & INFORMATION

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