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MarinerA Publication For Where Land Ends Issue #87 www.marinermagazine.com April 2010

The Rules And How They Apply to the Local Area

Abby Sunderland Rounds Cape Horn Marina del Rey to Guadalupe Island Interview with Author Brian Fagan More...

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community The Mariner is FROM THE EDITOR Editor/Publisher/Writer GARBAGE IS GOOD Pat Reynolds I know littering is bad. I know, microorganisms in the ocean and an beat up piece of sizable tin Photographs because I’m from the generation possibly contaminating the entire and quickly train two spider Pat Reynolds that used to see a commercial of food chain. Okay, that’s one monkeys to pull me around the a sweet aging American Indian angle, but what if I get stranded island. I use six-pack plastics Columnist looking at a bunch of garbage, on an uninhabited island? Then tied together as a whip. I pay Mookie crying crocodile tears on my I’m going to be loving all this the monkeys in bottle caps that TV. I would look at him staring cool garbage that’s fl oating I found – telling them that these Contributors at the dirtiness, then he would around. “coins” are worth more than they Dave Kirby look into my eyes through the can imagine. They seem grateful Richard Schaefer circa 1972 color set and I’m not I can see it now. I’m sailing the to have work. Copy Editing Assistance ashamed to say, I would well up South Pacifi c and something Lisa Asahara a little myself... goes drastically wrong. I end I tour the island in my buggy up with very little in the way from coast to coast picking up For advertising rates and I was thinking the other day of resources - beached on an items that improve my life. I Information contact that all this garbage is going to island. I’m sad and afraid, as I found hundreds of cigarette butts 310-397-1887 - phone be trouble. Everyone is ripping have no matches for fi re…that and more bottle caps. I plan to get email packaging open all the time and is until I spot an old bic lighter the monkey community hooked [email protected] constantly using stuff up to get lying on the shoreline. I try it and on tobacco and then have them new stuff. Kind of a bummer… it works. A few more steps and pay me all the caps for the butts. Mailing address but then I thought, “wait a I see a plastic container. What Soon I will be rich! All because P.O. Box 9403 second, why am I being so the? It’s a damn Cuban cigar! of garbage. Not so bad huh? Marina del Rey, CA 90295 negative?” Next thing you know I’m a fat cat with his own island! Thanks for picking it up! The Mariner appears on the 3rd Maybe I’m looking at this Friday of every month. garbage problem from the wrong A short walk yields a few wheels This issue - April 16 - May 21 side. Sure, maybe little pieces from what looks like an old of plastic are being ingested by baby carriage. I attach them to Important Numbers WHAT’S INSIDE Coming Events 4 at a glance: Off the Wire 6 „ Marina del Rey Them’s The Rules 10 Sheriff: Analysis of Boating Rules by Charles Ecker 310-482-6000 Around the Horn 12 Abby Sunderland Update „ Los Angeles County Cruising So Cal 14 Lifeguard: Interview with Author Brian Fagan 310-577-5700 Catalina Currents 19 Cruising Tips by Richard Schaefer „ Vessel Assist: Powertails 22 800-399-1921 Changes in Fuel „ Sea Tow Racing 24 Guadalupe Island Race by Eric & Robin Lambert 866-473-5400 Cruising „ Marine Life Rescue The Final Voyage of Captain Jack by Jefferson Sa 26 800-39WHALE Ask the Expert - Charles Ecker 27 Cover: Chris Slagerman (helm) and Ask Mookie 28 Dave Sheesley sailing an Inter 20. Photo Pat Reynolds Classifi eds 29

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2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 3 (310-823-4567). Open to all who enjoy yachting Smwyc Crab Feast and adventure, as a public service of California SMWYC is having an ‘all you can eat’ Crab Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Feast for a donation of $55. At the dinner, we Rey ~ 310-823-4567 ~ www.CalYachtClub. will be conducting both a Silent Auction and a com Live Auction to benefi t the City of Hope Cancer May 1 Foundation. For details on the auction go to For Dockwalker Training details on the Crab Feast/Auction go to The California Department of Boating http://smwyc.org/PDF/crab_feast_coh2010.pdf and Waterways and the California Coastal or call 310-827-SMYC Commission’s Boating Clean & Green Program May 15 & 16 in partnership with the Keep the Delta Clean White Seabass & Halibut Program, the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Tournament To publish a community event email: Foundation, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Time to get out the Rod & Reel and join us for [email protected] the US Power Squadrons and many more the White Seabass & Halibut Championship organizations conduct more Dockwalker Series. This is event is sponsored by Western trainings this year. From 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Outdoor News, United Anglers, and many more. at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 3720 Stephen Go to www.wonews.com for more info. M. White Drive. San Pedro, CA 90731 training May 27 April 20 will commence. Partners: The Santa Monica California Yacht Club Yachting Lun- cheon and Forum: “Latin American Oceanography For Boaters Bay Restoration Foundation, US Coast Guard Adventures”. Crossing the “Andes” Wind Waves Auxiliary, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, City of by boat, Rounding “Cape Horn” and Deep water waves and their origin and life Los Angeles. Please feel free to contact Vivian other unique experiences. (415) 904-6905 or [email protected] if cycle, taught be Oceanography Professor, Mike Presented by California Yacht Club Past you have any questions or to register. Leneman. Lectures Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to Commodore Martin McCarthy. You’ll experience May 1 9:00 p.m. Space is limited – reservations are the foreboding landscape of Chile’s “Tierra CPR/AED and First Aid Training recommended. Call Mike Leneman at Multi del Fuego” while cruising through the “Straits Learn how to respond to sudden illness, injury Marine (310) 821-6762. of Magellan” and climbing ashore at fabled and breathing/cardiac emergencies in Adults and April 25 “Cape Horn.” Then visit colonial Santiago in California Yacht Club Children. This is an American Red Cross class preparation for crossing the Andes mountains Open House Event offering certifi cation (1-year Adult CPR/AED by boat through the active volcano-encircled The California Yacht Club, one of the top ten and 3-year First Aid). The cost is $55 for Coast lake district; the voyage is rewarded by dramatic private Yacht clubs in the United States, will Guard Auxiliary members / $65 for general scenery and fi nal destination San Carlos del make it facilities and grounds available for public; class meets from 10am-5pm at Santa Bariloche – Argentina’s “little Switzerland” public viewing at 10 a.m. -3 p.m.. The Club, Monica Windjammers Yacht Club. To register and chocolate afi cionados wonderland. Happy winner of multiple Fleet Service Awards was or obtain more information please go to www. Half Hour – Noon. Bountiful Buffet Luncheon established in Los Angeles in 1922 and has PlatinumCPR.com or contact Linda via phone – 12:20 p.m. Presentation – 12:40 p.m. been in its present location at 4469 Admiralty (818 793 7923) or email Linda@PlatinumCPR. $15.15 includes Luncheon, tax, service and Way in Marina del Rey since 1963. Visitors to com. parking. Reservations appreciated. Open to all this once a year event will be guided through May 4 who enjoy yachting and adventure, as a public the Club grounds, viewing the Clubhouse Oceanography For Boaters – service of California Yacht Club. 4469 Admiralty pool, Paddle Tennis courts, world class dining Waves and Beaches Way, Marina del Rey ~ 310-823-4567 ~ www. room, bar, snack bar and catering facilities. These series of talks are for anyone who CalYachtClub.com. Complementary refreshments will be served wants to learn more about the ocean they play and parking is free. in. Practical applications through knowledge Ongoing April 29 of oceanography will enable the boater to California Yacht Club Yachting Din- understand the conditions around them and ner: Singapore to Sydney: Over the aid them in predicting what lies ahead of their Live Music at the Waterfront Waves to Exotic Ports of Call! bow wave. Taught by Michael Leneman – an Unkle Monkey (Guitar, Ukulele & Steel Drum Presented by Steve Frankel and Jill Grossbard Oceanography Professor, owner of Multi Marine ) performs every Monday Night 7-10pm at The Veteran adventurers Steve Frakel and Jill and one of the top multihull racing skippers in Waterfront Restaurant 4211 Admiralty Way Grossbard speak of The Yachting Dinner will California, Mike’s lecture style will enlighten Enjoy the intoxicating sounds of the islands be held at California Yacht Club beginning and entertain. A series of 7 Lectures Tuesdays from Hawaii to the Caribbean....and plenty of at 6:15 p.m. The couple discusses their “half from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Space is limited – Jimmy Buffett songs ! circumnavigation” from Perth to Sydney and reservations are recommended. Marina Venice Yacht Club Social Sundays a round-trip from Sydney through the Great Call Mike Leneman at Multi Marine, (310) 821- Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our Barrier Reefs to New Guinea aboard many 6762. Social-Sunday Open House from 4 p.m. to 7 cruise lines. No-Host Cocktails 6:15 p.m. • May 11 p.m. Food items are provided and there is no Bountiful Buffet Dinner 7:00 p.m. Followed Oceanography For Boaters – Tides charge. MVYC is located in the Marina City by Presentation $19.50 includes Dinner, tax, See above listing for details. Club - West Tower - at 4333 Admiralty Way. service and parking. Reservations required May 15 Whether you own a boat, are looking to buy 4 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 one, or just want to be around other water loving the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, people MVYC welcomes all who share in the 13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The CCAPTAIN’SAPTAIN’S Corinthian Spirit. Security will tell you where meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a social to park. Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator hour, and a light dinner is served. Each meeting to the Club House on G2. For more information features a guest speaker discussing their LLICENSEICENSE contact [email protected], call (818) 422- adventures and achievements. WSA invites 6368, or visit our Facebook Group page. boaters of all skill levels to join. Its programs, Sailing Singles of include day sails, seminars, parties, and cruises Southern California including destinations such as King Harbor, Sailing Singles of Southern California is a Catalina and the northern Channel Islands, For Sailing Club centered in Marina del Rey but membership information contact Sandy Penrod. open to all sailing enthusiasts from the LA area. at [email protected] or on the web at We meet twice monthly, at 7 p.m. at the Marina www.wsasmb.org. Venice Yacht Club, 4333 Admiralty Way located Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay, Coast Guard License at the Marina City Club West Tower in Marina Owners of Catalina Yachts del Rey. There is a $10 Meeting donation per Join us for our monthly meetings at the Santa May 13 person that includes a light Dinner. Drinks are Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd available at a full bar at reasonable prices. Club Tuesday of each month. We would like to members will meet and socialize with sailboat welcome Catalina owners to join our club. We Celestial Navigation owners and can arrange for sails in Santa have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races and Monica Bay. After sailing, club members can other events throughout the year. Our doors open June 4 enjoy wine and cheese parties or full dinners at 6:00 for happy hour and then dinner around 7 on member’s Boats. Catalina Island trips and to 7:30 and our main event after that. Join the www.coastguardschool.com special events are also planned. (310) 822-0893 fun and meet other owners of Catalinas. For email [email protected] or email: [email protected] www. more info email [email protected]. 14025 Panay Way Marina del Rey sailingsinglesofsoutherncalifornia.com 310-821-3433 Marina Sunday Sailing Club Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers US COAST GUARD APPROVED SCHOOL and crew in a friendly social environment for daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to Catalina and other destinations. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the patio at Burton Chace Park under the Club w h y ? banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. with a free replace it,when Continental breakfast and socializing. We hold a brief business meeting and then head out for we can repair it? an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which Don’t Throw it Out we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks and more socializing. Visitors are welcome Until You Call Us! and may attend two meetings free. No prior ◆ Vinyl Repair Advertise in sailing experience is necessary. Married people The Mariner welcome! For more info call (310) 226-8000 or ◆ Leather Repair visit www.marinasinglesailors.org ◆ Plastic Repair 310-397-1887 Single Mariners Meeting Effective & Affordable Social meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and ◆ Re-dyeing 3rd Thursday of each month at Pacifi c Mariners ◆ Deodorizing Yacht Club on 13915 Panay Way in Marina del Diesel Tank Cleaning & Rey. Meeting donation is $7.00, which includes Filter Systems Installed a light buffet dinner. At these meetings, skippers • Cigarette Burns at Your Slip Since 1974 and crew sign up for day sails. On sailing • Restoration of Faded Materials days the Single Mariners meet at 9:30 a.m. for Water, Sludge & Algae Removed • New Colors for Cushions breakfast at the Marina del Rey Hotel on 13534 Dwyn Hendrickson 310-722-1283 & Interiors Bali Way, spend the afternoon sailing and then return to the docks for a wine and cheese social. • Marine Specialists Novices are welcome and encouraged. For more • Dockside Service Coast Guard info call (310) 289-3338. Auxiliary Women’s Sailing Association of An Innovative New Concept Boating Classes and Vessel Safety Santa Monica Bay Check Website Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 310-720-2698 www.smbcgaux.org 2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 5 OFF THE WIRE Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Stages Regatta to Raise Money for City of Hope Cancer Foundation

In Norm Perron’s third year organizing the City of Hope Charity Regatta for Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club to benefi t the City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital he is looking to raise more money than all previous attempts.

“Last year the regatta earned $9,600, and our goal this year is to substantially beat that fi gure,” Perron said.

Perron is calling upon all sailors to get a crew together and have a leisurely light-hearted race on May 16 for a good cause. As an owner of a Catalina 42 he has been successful in getting out many of the 42s in the marina and expects a solid turnout from that class again this year.

For a minimum $25 donation, you can get a crew position on a Catalina 42 with no racing experience required, only the desire to be part of a winning team. Participants will enjoy a beautiful day on the water, the excitement of sailboat racing, and the satisfaction of helping save lives.

For a minimum $30 donation, donors can secure a seat on the Race Committee boat. Enjoy being right at the start of the race aboard the Odyssey a comfortable 58’ Hatteras tri-deck motor yacht. Munchies and refreshments will be served on board.

In addition to the one-design Catalina 42 class, they will also conduct two other classes of races: the PHRF and Cruiser class. For those interested, a crew and a tactician can be provided on your boat. $25 minimum donation per person on all of these boats.

Corporate and individual sponsors are also invited to participate. For $500 donation, a sponsor would receive: a banner with their name and/or logo displayed both at the crab feast being held May 15 at SMWYC and on one of the race boats during the regatta. They also are eligible for a crew position on a race boat or a spot on the Committee boat. Sponsors will also have their name printed on the t-shirts for the local MdR chapter of the CoH cancer walk.

To sign up or have further questions contact Norm Perron at 424-222-9206 or email [email protected].

10th Annual City of Hope & Crab Feast Auction! Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Saturday, May 15th (Crab Feast/auction) & Sunday, May 16th (Regatta)

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Catalina 42 owners who helped raise $9,600 last Pick it Up! year. Photo courtesy of Bill Berry

This will be our 10th year raising funds for the City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital. For details on the regatta see the article on page 6 in this issue. For details on the Crab 310-397-1887 Feast/Auction go to http://smwyc.org/pdf/crab_feast_coh2010.pdf

Yacht Club of the Year 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007! marinermagazine.com For information: 310-827-SMYC or www.smwyc.org 13589 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey CA 90292 6 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 OFF THE WIRE Big Sleds Enter The Border Run

In only their second year, the Border Run International Sailing Event “In the 70’s you used to have regattas like the ‘Yachting One of a Kind appears to be the talk of the Southern California racing scene with the Regatta’ pitting one designs and one-off boats together, but today there is recent announcement of eight maxi-sleds entering the contest. These no venue for designers to come out and compete in developmental boats - boats, considered the “rock stars” of the So Cal scene, will be competing with The Border Run, now there is.” in a course that begins in Newport, rounds the Coronado del Norte Island and fi nishes in San Diego. Grand Illusion, Holua, OEX, Condor, Cheetah, Aside from the racing aspects, the Border Run organizers are also pleased Alchemy, Medicine Man and the scratch boat Akela, skippered by So Cal that the event has recently formed an association with the Leukemia racing legend Doug Baker are all slated for the April 24 start in Newport. & Lymphoma Society. In participating in the race, each sailor has the At the same time, two trifoilers, once considered the fastest design on the opportunity to raise money for the charity and, in turn, be eligible to earn planet, will be competing in the developmental class that the Border Run their entry and win prizes, such as a chance to sail with world-renowned has created. In addition, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has come sailor, ESPN commentator and National Regatta chairman Gary Jobson aboard as the offi cial charity of the Border Run. in December.

“Who says a lot can’t happen in two weeks?” Border Run Co-founder The Border Run Sailing Event is presented by XS Racing with South Randy Reynolds said of this infl ux of good news. “It’s been really fun Shore Yacht Club of Newport Beach, Ca. beginning on Saturday, April seeing it all develop. Once we decided that we wanted to create an event 24, 2010, the Border Run will start sailors from Newport Beach, to the where everyone would be welcome, things just started to come together.” Coronado Islands and fi nish in San Diego to party at the beautiful Kona Kai resort set on San Diego Bay. For fi rst timers and smaller boats a 69- Reynolds, founder of Reynolds Design, is especially proud that both mile short course option allows a more direct route to San Diego. For the developmental class and Maxi class have come to the table. After more information on the race and how to raise money for The Leukemia & spending a lifetime creating and sailing boats that go fast, he is happy to Lymphoma Society go to www.XSRACING.org and click on the Border see both established designs and more unconventional boats taking part Run or call 800-366-8584 or email [email protected]. in the event.

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2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 7 OFF THE WIRE Fastest Around the World RBOC Addresses Proposed Permit That Would Regulate Boaters and Marina Operators

Important issues with wide-ranging impact reduce the amount of copper in the water.” were being discussed at a recent luncheon at the Sacks asked that the board, “work with the California Yacht Club where an offi cial from the boating community to pursue a fact and science Water Resources Control Board [Water based approach that fi rst identifi es and then Board] was on hand to address and discuss a addresses pollution that is determined to be proposed marina permit that, as drafted, would attributable to recreational vessels and marina The Jules Verne Trophy now belongs to ten men hold boaters and marina operators feet to the fi re operations.” who have sailed around the globe at an average of when it comes to pollution. 18.76-knots along the optimum course, beating the But Darrin Polhemus, Deputy reference time set by Orange 2 in 2005 by 2 days In a letter to Charles M. Director for the California 08 hours 35 minutes. Franck Cammas and his men Hoppin, Chair of the State Water Resources crossed the fi nish line off the Créac’h lighthouse at State Water Resources Control Board, assured that Ushant (Finistère) at 21h40’45” UTC Saturday 20 Control Board, this permit that RBOC and March. They are due to make the Port du Château Recreational Boaters the boating community are in Brest at around 0900 UTC tomorrow. of California President reacting to was simply an Anne Sacks who hosted “exercise” that the Board goes The skipper Franck Cammas, navigator Stan the event said: through to better understand a Honey, watch leaders Fred Le Peutrec and Steve given group of issues. Ravussin, helmsmen/trimmers Loïc Le Mignon, “As drafted, it would Thomas Coville and Lionel Lemonchois, and the force these marinas Darrin Polhemus, Deputy Director for the “A permit activity contains three bowmen Bruno Jeanjean, Ronan Le Goff to spend hundreds of California State Water Resources Control all the things I need to Board, addresses a full house at the Cali- and Jacques Caraës, supported on shore by router thousands of dollars fonia Yacht Club regarding a proposed know,” said Polhemus, “so Sylvain Mondon, have pulled it off: they have each year to conduct Marina permit. it’s kind of a nice structured beaten the round the world record under sail via the expensive water quality approach [to understanding]. three capes. testing and monitoring Does it mean that I’m ever and to report that going to issue the permit? Paul’s information to the State. Not necessarily. And at this point I don’t intend on issuing a Marina permit.” Refrigeration “The proposed permit would also provide the Water Board the authority to mandate RBOC will no doubt keep a watch on this Sales ❄ Service ‘management practices’ on each marina. Such “permit in a drawer” as Polhemus described it. mandates could include testing the bottom To learn more about this issue go to www.rboc. Installations paint of the boats to see if they contain copper org. and even a mandate that slips be eliminated to U.S. Coast Guard Trained

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8 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 OFF THE WIRE Donate Used Sails for Haiti Relief

A 53’ container loaded with used sails gathered in Maine arrived in Miami during the last week of March. The 14,000 pounds of used sails can provide shelter to a small city once the sails reach Haiti.

The fi rst shipment of used sails from the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area landed in Haiti on the Sea Flower in the middle of February, and sails have continued to fl ow into Shake a Leg Miami.

Sometimes the used sails are tired jibs and main sails that were taking up room in trailer boxes or got blown out during racing on Biscayne Bay. Other times they are from sail makers whose customers never picked them up. The largest used sail that has been sent to Haiti was from Doyle’s Fort Lauderdale loft. It was a main sail from a 150-foot boat. It was so heavy (750 lbs.) that the orphanage that it was destined for in Carrefour, Haiti had a diffi cult time fi nding a truck to transport it to it.

Over three months have elapsed since the January 12 earthquake. There are fewer privately sponsored cargo vessels heading to Haiti and many of the shipping companies who were providing free, or discounted rates for relief supplies have returned to charging customary rates. Others are making available surplus cargo space for relief supplies, on a case-by-case basis.

The need for shelter in Haiti will continue indefi nitely. Keep the sails coming.

If you are considering collecting sails for Haiti, try to work with sail lofts, regatta organizers and boat shows as collection points. Old line, rope and cord are also in high demand in Haiti.

You can help fund the shipment of used sails from collection points throughout the US to Miami and then from Miami to Haiti, by clicking on the button at the bottom of Shake a Leg Miami’s homepage. www.ShakeaLegMiami.org.

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Safely (and legally) Navigating Marina del Rey Harbor & Channel by Charles Ecker

ith boating season Let’s stick to some of the more common marine engines in neutral. upon us, now is an violations enforced in Marina del Rey harbor for ideal time to clear better boating locally and leave the broader off- This can’t be done, legally. “There is a very up some confusion shore sailing and power boating skills to those important rule that covers the white and orange concerning what are trained volunteers who teach our Coast Guard buoys in the main channel which designate the navigation rules, Auxiliary classes throughout the year. outbound power lane on the north side of the compared to guidelines, in the Marina del Rey channel, the mid-channel sailing lane, and the channelW and harbor. As we go through the rules, we will note in inbound power lane on the south side of the parentheses the key law enforcement codes. channel, seven days a week,” notes Deputy First off, we asked Los Angeles County Deputy If you violate them, you are sure to get a visit Ruiz. “We will frequently observe power vessels Sheriff Frank Ruiz, a member of the Marina del to your boat by watchful law enforcement disregarding the markers denoting the sail area Rey station Marine Enforcement Unit, to spell offi cials. and powering up and down the middle of the out what laws precisely affect navigating waters channel. Oftentimes, sailboat operators under inside the breakwater, and one off-shore rule. Buoy Obedience power mistakenly believe they can sail in the The Marina del Rey channel has three lanes, sail lane but they are considered power boats “It should be understood by all boaters that demarcated by white buoys with orange strips. whether or not their sails are hoisted. Violation while inside the harbor (which is considered an These are called Private Aids to Navigation of this section is an infraction with fi nes that inland waterway) all of the laws set forth by the PATONs). The outside lanes are for power boats increase with each violation within a year.” United States Federal Code of regulations, Title and the center lane is for boats under sail. (19.12.610 LACC Compliance with markers 14, apply. Title 14 is enforceable by California and signals.) peace offi cers as it is incorporated into the Many boaters in the channel erroneously think California Harbors and Navigation Code by they can use their engines (whether on power The only exception, according to the Sheriff’s section 6600.1. That being said, Marina del or sailboats) in the middle sailing lane at least Department, is allowing skulls to navigate Rey and Los Angeles County waters are also when there is no traffi c, like mid-week, without in the mid-channel during the week for crew governed by the Los Angeles County Code risk of violating any laws. This includes sailors practice and commercial party boats near the which is mainly what is enforced here.” who are under sail in the mid-channel with their breakwater. 10 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 Guidelines by the Breakwater (19.12.620(a) and 19.12.1250(b).) lifeguards to cite people for a violation of this The Sheriff’s Department adds that entering and section.” (17.12.470) exiting the harbor via either the north or south If You Make a Wake – It’s Got Your passageways is permitted. When I moved here Name On It Stow--Don’t Dump or Throw 26 years ago, there were metal placards posted This rule involves very careful awareness by the Acts of pollution under the scrutiny of law in several places around the marina which stated boat owner about what damage he or she can enforcement include discharging heads, that boaters should exit the Marina to the north, cause going too fast. The Sheriff’s Department dumping oil/chemicals and littering when in enter from the south. (I’ve the harbor and channel. There found one that is still up, just are heavy fi nes involved by in front of the Ship’s Store in violating these restrictions not D Basin.) only in the marina waters, but also out at sea. Shoaling Shoaling can affect the amount Life Jacket Wear of “safe space” you have California law requires for navigation at the jetty children under the age of 12 to passageways. Local mariners wear a Coast Guard-approved know that shoaling off Ballona life jacket while underway Creek affecting the South Jetty (unless the child is tethered passageway happens naturally or in an enclosed cabin) in a Photo Linda Ecker every few years and even the vessel 26 feet long or less. The North Jetty area was victim Coast Guard and Coast Guard to signifi cant shoaling during a particularly representative goes on to say: “Boat operators Auxiliary always encourage boaters of all ages heavy rainstorm this year. Closely observe the must realize that even if traveling the speed to wear life jackets or at least have them nearby red and green navigation aids at the jetty tips limit, if their vessel is causing an excessive while underway. I learned during CGAUX and breakwater and make sure you are between wake, they can still be cited for this rule. We crew training that it was extremely diffi cult to them to protect from a possible grounding. issue more citations for this section than the put on a life jacket (four tries in eight minutes) Remember the ‘red-right-returning’ principle of others regarding speed. Boaters are liable for when it was fl oating next to me, and that was safe navigation. damage caused by their wake.” (19.12.620 (c) in a swimming pool. I was exhausted when the Excessive Wake) exercise ended! Cheating the Line Sailboats sailing in the center of the channel, Another aspect of this rule is that if you cause Special Inbound/ Outbound Harbor especially during times of dense traffi c, should damage from your wake anywhere in the marina Right of Way Considerations be careful not to drift into the lane designated waters, your insurance premiums could go up if When you pass from the “elbow” by the UCLA for powerboats. Not only is that illegal, but it eyewitnesses attest to damage and those affected sail dock, it is customary to operate boats safely is nerve racking for those lawfully in the power by it seek redress! with boats coming north trying to stay on the lanes. There have been times when collisions eastern side of the harbor and boats going south have occurred. Same goes for power boats that Bow Riding Is Unsafe and Against sticking to the western side. Rules of the road stray into the sail area. Stick to your assigned the Law apply (power gives way to sail) with a couple lanes. Deputy Ruiz cites another law that prohibits of exceptions. ‘Bow Riding’. Enforcing this law (19.12.620(d) However, if you are avoiding a collision to take keeps the Sheriff’s Department particularly busy Law enforcement vessels such as the Coast evasive action, make a safe move so that no one in the summer. Bow riders, often times children, Guard, Sheriff’s Department and Baywatch is endangered on both sides of the “line,” that dangerously dangle over the bow of powerboats have the right of way when engaged in their law imaginary demarcation line linking the orange and even sailboats that are underway. enforcement and search and rescue operations. and white navigation buoys running parallel When doing so, they will be displaying a blue along the jetties. Now you should not confuse this with sitting in a fl ashing light or turning on a siren. If you see recessed power boat passenger area constructed boats clearly marked as Coast Guard Auxiliary Observing Speed Limits in front of the steering station. Not so safe or vessels, the crews on board their vessels have Basic speed laws are enforceable in Marina comfortable in high winds and chop, but legal. the right of way too, even if they are engaged del Rey channel and harbor. “The speed limit in training exercises. If Sea Tow or Vessel once inside the entrance channel of the harbor Boating Near the Shoreline Assist boats are obviously underway to aid is 8-knots. Once the main channel turns due Let’s go past the breakwater for a minute. boats in need of a tow, be courteous and give north at what is basically the UCLA rowing Boating too close to shore is inherently unsafe way to them. Clear the way for party boats and dock, the speed limit changes to 5-knots (or no and can subject an owner/operator to a fi ne, commercial fi shing boats because they are in wake) for the rest of the harbor,” states Deputy too. Deputy Ruiz cautions that “once off shore, commercial operation. If commercial boats are Ruiz. “Violation of the basic speed law is boaters should be aware that in order to maintain backing out of their slips, you will clearly hear a almost always fi led as a misdemeanor offense a safe environment for boaters and swimmers, sound signal (three short horn blasts) when they (subject to arrest) and will certainly be written a distance of 300 yards from shore must be are backing up. Stay clear. up as a misdemeanor if traveling over 15-knots” maintained. We are frequently called to assist 2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 11 Around the Horn Marina del Rey sailor Abby Sunderland becomes the youngest person to sail solo around cape Horn

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12 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 On January 23 a young girl, just turned 16, sailed her Open-40 racer - designed specially for solo sailing - past the breakwall of Marina del Rey. Abby Sunderland was serious, if not defensive in her pre-departure press conference after facing some skepticism about her pending journey. Compared to her own brother Zac who sailed off to set a similar record and British teenager Mike Perham who chased the same record, Abby’s fanfare was clearly tempered.

Sunderland left in a calm wind and a dubious atmosphere in an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. There was talk of protests at her departure and the press was told that questions about the controversial aspects of the trip would not be entertained. The family looked almost uneasy as they gathered before the television cameras – the same cameras that they smiled and interviewed in front of while celebrating their son Zac’s record setting circumnavigation.

In many yacht club conversations and internet forum threads, people questioned the voyage, Abby’s preparedness, and the family’s motivations. But on March 31 the teenaged sailor became the youngest person ever to sail solo around Cape Horn, one of the most feared and notorious areas on the planet.

“I didn’t get to see it as I was around 50-60 miles offshore when I went around,” Abby wrote in her blog. “Even though I didn’t get to see it, it’s very exciting to fi nally be here. I’ve covered a lot of miles and have been through a lot, so fi nally getting here to Cape Horn is very exciting!”

Sunderland is down to one autopilot since her fi rst one broke and this is a concern because the boat has no self-steering mechanism besides what is currently in operation and solo sailing without autopilot is “game over”. Abby seems optimistic about the situation.

“My second autopilot is working very well. It is exactly the same as my other autopilot. If something does go wrong with it I have enough spares between the two that I should be able to fi x it out here. With all of the troubleshooting I have done, I know these things inside and out so at least I have that experience.”

Other than this lingering anxiety, the young sailor is handling the laborious and sometimes punishing journey with a patient and staunch attitude. She has mentioned 20-foot seas and 40-knot winds in passing and is still updating her blog with a lighthearted upbeat tone.

With the rounding of Cape Horn in the books Sunderland has taken her fi rst step toward silencing her critics, but more relevant, she is now part the very elite company of sailors who have sailed this passage. There is perhaps no greater achievement for a sailor than having successfully rounded Cape Horn, let alone alone at 16. To follow Sunderland’s voyage go to www.abbysunderland.com

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2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 13 Cruising So Cal An Interview With Brian Fagan, author of The Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California.

Not only have you extensively cruised the Southern Do you think most Southern California boaters California, Northern Mexican waters extensively, know enough about how to properly anchor their you’ve penned a book about it that still remains one boat? of the most well-regarded books on the subject. That Anchoring is an art, not a matter of technology alone, said, what spots, of the ones you’ve covered in The much as the technology-obsessed among us would like Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California, you to believe. Many Southern California sailors have are your personal favorites? never anchored, or rarely done so, living as they do in Without question, my two favorites are the north coast a marina environment, or with moorings at Catalina. of Santa Cruz Island with its many nice anchorages and Anchoring is a matter of experience and practice, of the San Francisco Bay area, where the quality of sailing digging your anchor in securely and laying out plenty is unrivaled. At Santa Cruz, you have to anchor and of scope, as well as choosing the right place. If you’re it’s like a 19th-century world. No buoys to secure to doubtful about your anchoring skills, recruit a crew and you are on your own and have to make judgments and spend several weekends practicing again and about where to anchor. Sailing through the Golden again. Then go to the Cannel Islands, and I guarantee Gate and under the Bridge is one of the great cruising that you’ll be fi ne. experiences. And the summer sailing there is boisterous and wonderful. Have you cruised near San Nicolas and/or San Clemente Islands? If so, is it an interesting place to Where are some cruising spots in Southern California visit even though you can’t land? that you consider “well kept secrets”? For most people, I don’t think that San Nicolas and San Clemente are There are few well kept secrets left in Central and Southern California worth the long passages to and from the mainland. The fun of the Channel waters, especially south of Point Mugu, where the marine environment is Islands is exploration both at sea and on land--and you can do that at other largely artifi cial these days. I can fi nd you a nice anchorage at the Channel islands. Having said this, they are certainly worth seeing. Islands with no one in it over any summer long weekend--but I’m keeping my mouth shut! My advice: take advantage of the fact that most people go What have you found most gratifying about cruising these waters? to the same old places--a mistake! The predictable summer weather and the afternoon trades. I’ve had more perfect sailing days and wonderful passages here than anywhere else in In your experience, is Point Conception, the Cape Horn of the West the world. We are lucky to have such a perfect cruising ground so close. Coast as some have suggested? Point Conception has been the subject of almost more bar talk than any What boating highlight will stay with you forever? other headland in the United States. Yes, the winds can blow strongly Making landfall on the British Virgin Islands from Europe within a 1/4 there and it can be a nasty place, but, if you time your passage north and mile of our destination--a rock 38 feet high with a light, WITHOUT using south and travel north at night, you should have no trouble. Like so much GPS--sextant only. That and sailing from England to Finland and back, else, it’s a matter of common sense, careful timing, and judgment when on again without electronics. passage. And please...ignore the bar talk! You’ll probably fi nd that most of those holding forth have never been there! What skill or piece of knowledge do you wish you learned far earlier than you did? Do you think technology has made cruising generally safer? 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18 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 What To Do Right When Things Go Wrong

By Captain Richard Schaefer Part 2

efore I dive into, “How to Survive themselves. I hope you guys wake up and off, most boats will tend themselves from Your Boating Experience - The Key voluntarily keep your take down. The alternative here. B to a Successful Day On the Water”, is more government regulations and closures. 8. In most cases the MOB will be close enough I need to touch on a couple of unrelated, to grab a thrown line. With practice a person environmental topics. Okay, enough of the “J.F.K.” and , “Conspiracy can consistently steer the boat within arms Theory” angle. Last month I wrote about reach. I know I’ve been promising for months to get maintenance and prevention as a fi rst line of 9. Get your ladder or stern boarding gate down. into the State Water Resources Board proposed defense in averting a crisis at sea. Now we’ll talk Help the MOB aboard. All the while - the marina regulatory plan. However, it seems about handling the situation when, in spite of boat is hove to and stable - take as long as now that they have backed away from the your best efforts to prevent it, you fi nd yourself you need, assuming you have sea room. “hard green” approach and are considering knee deep in tribulation. other alternatives. I prefer to think of them as This method works well on any point of sail regrouping and planning for a new attack on Man Overboard! except a run or a deep broad reach. On these boating and recreational freedom. But hey, that’s When a crew member falls over the side, points of sail or when the MOB is unconscious just me - we’ll have to wait and see. speed in retrieval is critical. The fastest, and (very rare), it’s probably best to turn the engine safest way I know of to rescue someone in on. If you don’t have an engine you will need to Also, I want to comment on the cancellation the water is a “Heave To Pick Up”. I know, I tack back upwind to the MOB. of the, “Halibut Derby”. I have warned sport know...everybody learned the Figure 8 - me fi shermen and the operators of commercial too, in 1979. But, I fi gured out pretty fast that If you do use the engine be sure to put it in sportfi shing boats, privately, and in print, that the it sucks, for a lot of reasons; slow, complex and neutral as you come along side the MOB - increased bag limits on certain species in recent requires the boat to hold its bow into the wind “Stumpy” is a salty nickname - but one that not years may be part of a plan by The Department (impossible) - eventually ending up beam on everyone would appreciate. of Fish and Game, and their environmentalist to the seas and exposing the boat to a broach counterparts in government, to reduce fi sh in rough conditions (often the case in a MOB Heavy Weather Sailing populations and use these reduced populations situation). I don’t think I could come up with a Entire books have been written on this subject. as justifi cation to increase the size and number more hazardous method of rescue. I’m going to cover the basics for our local of MLPA closures. conditions. If you plan to venture far off shore Now, let’s do the MOB drill, step by step. do your home work like your life depends on The increase in the halibut limit from two to fi ve it . fi sh was obviously not in the best interest of the 1. Call out, “Man Overboard!”. fi shery. I note that last year was the worst year I 2. Throw a PFD - if you miss - throw another. Let’s say you’re out for the day and the wind have seen for halibut here, and at the island, in 3. Have the entire crew watch the person in the increases and sea conditions get a little rough. If more than a decade. I fear that environmental water and point. Have them stay calm and you’re only a mile or two from port you might groups, and Fish and Game, will use reduced still - they needn’t do anything else. want to consider a “fi sherman’s reef”. It’s easy fi sh populations as a reason to close off more 4. Get the most experienced crew member on and usually effective enough to get you safety areas of our coastal waters to recreational the helm - hopefully that’s the skipper. back to port. It works well on points of sail fi shing and diving. Which, of course, will lead 5. Sail off a couple of boat lengths and come above a broad reach. to lower fi sh stocks in the areas remaining open about. But don’t touch any sheets. Stop your - thereby fueling environmentalist demands for turn as your bow points to the crew member 1. Ease off the main sheet. even more closures. in the water. 2. Bring the traveler to weather as far as you 6. Grab a cleated off line - sheet, halyard, can. Further, I suspect that those published pictures dockline, any line 15-feet long, will do. 3. Trim the fl ogging main in until only the of sportfi shing boats, with decks awash in fi sh, 7. When the MOB is 10 or 15-feet off the bow bottom portion of the sail is full. The top half will be used against sportfi shermen at future turn your wheel hard to weather. The boat of the sail has “twisted off” and is spilling the hearings. I think Fish and Game is just giving will slow and the leeward, quarter will slide wind. This is the one time you want to have sport fi shermen enough fi shing line to hang toward the MOB. Lock your wheel or tiller “twist” in the mainsail.

2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 19 CATALINA CURRENTS

You will fi nd that the boat has less weather helm Get your crew into life jackets and have them then a bump. You’re out of the bunk like a shot and is sailing fl atter on her bottom - much more prepare the “ditch bag” and dinghy or life raft. and on deck. No other boats nearby, but your comfortable, dryer and easier to control. If you have suffi cient crew, have the strongest stern is a lot closer to the shore than it should begin bailing with buckets. Two stout men can be - and the tide is low. If you are farther offshore you will either need move about 40 gallons per minute in “panic to change your headsail or partially furl it if mode” - around 30 gallons in “stoic mode”. This sort of anchor dragging is common. Keep possible. If the boat is still over powered and That amount, coupled with bilge pumps, is calm and shine your fl ashlight over the transom. diffi cult to control you will need to reef the pretty substantial. In most cases it’s enough to Chances are you’re not going to like what you mainsail. at least get ahead of the fl ooding to enable you see - probably rocks and kelp - if you’re lucky, to fi nd and possibly slow or stop the source. sand. Check the depth sounder and make a note 1. If possible, put the boat on a starboard tack If you don’t have damage control plugs a rag of the depth. Don’t start your engine. Instead, go on a low close or beam reach. If your boat pounded in the hole or breech will slow it down forward and pull in the anchor rode by hand (on is rigged properly the reefi ng lines should be considerably. a larger boat you’ll need to use the windless). on the starboard side of the mast and boom. You probably aren’t hard aground. Bring in 5 or On most newer boats all lines are led aft and If the boat is still able to make-way, plot a 10-feet of rode. Go back and check the fatho and reefi ng can often be accomplished without course for land. Keep the Coast Guard informed have a look over the stern. If you’ve got deep, leaving the cockpit. of your position and situation. clear water over the stern you may elect to either 2. Ease off the mainsail. If you must go forward sit in the cockpit awhile a wait to see how the to reef then put on a life jacket and, if possible, If the situation deteriorates to the point where boat lies too the anchor or start the engine and sit at the base of the mast. Ease the halyard you feel you must abandon the vessel - DON’T. idle in reverse for a moment (it helps to have and lower the mainsail until you come to the Stay with the boat. Old sailors say, “Never step a crew member watch the rode go taught from reefi ng point (if you need a deeper reef, then into a life raft until it’s a step uphill.” the forelock). Chances are you won’t have to re- lower the sail to the second reef point, or anchor. even the third - if you have second and third Those shipwreck movies and stories about the reef points). “suction” of the sinking ship pulling you under If you’ve bumped into another boat then the 3. Secure the new tack. Then pull in the reefi ng in a “swirling vortex of death” aren’t true for situation can often be solved by each boat clew line and get it as close to the boom as pleasure craft. On a rapidly sinking battleship pulling in a few feet of rode - followed by a few you can. Make up your lines and return to or super tanker it’s an issue - not a problem on minutes of watchful waiting. It’s best not to get the cockpit. the average pleasure boat. If you’ve got a mega territorial and starting acting like a sea lawyer 4. Trim your sails and continue your course. yacht then get in the helicopter. Don’t forget to regarding who was there fi rst - just cooperate wave good bye to the crew as you lift off. and handle the situation. If it turns out that a NOTE: Reefi ng systems vary from boat to boat must re-anchor then the last guy down gets boat. Know how to use yours. If it is cumbersome Remember, even a boat nearly awash will be the honor. you may wish to consult with a rigger or sailing easier to see by rescuers than a life raft, or worse instructor for advice and improvements. yet, a bobbing head. Also, it’s good to keep in The situations above represent about 90% of mind that the minute you are in the water the anchor dragging problems. If things are rough In rough sea conditions (rarely in SOCAL) “hypothermia clock” starts ticking - and it’s and wild it becomes more interesting. you may have to either “quarter off” (keep the counting the time remaining in your life. Even seas/waves on the boat’s quarter. Or, if going to in Southern California the cold will eventually A good skipper always has an eye to the weather weather, decrease the angle of the bow to the drain the life from you - it’s just a matter of and an ear toward the VHF, Marine Weather waves. Try to avoid a “beam sea” - there’s a risk time. Station. If the forecast looks dodgy, decide of broaching if the waves are steep and high whether to remain in the current anchorage or, enough. If ultimately you are forced into the dinghy, if possible, move to a more protected one. Local or into the sea, be sure to make every attempt knowledge and experience should be your guide. Always be sure to have your crew in lifejackets to bring as many signaling/ communications If you’re short of one or both, ask someone. in rough conditions, and put on foul weather devices as you can - keep them as dry as If you’re at Catalina, the Island Company gear. Cold increases the anxiety level and clouds possible. If you and your crew are forced into Harbor Patrol or Avalon Harbor Patrol are great the mind - stay warm and calm. the sea - stay together by holding hands or using resources - use them. If you’re at one of the a line. Channel Islands ask a knowledgeable neighbor Flood Control and Foundering or a consult a crusting guide. If you begin to take on water be sure your Keep calm. If you have made contact with pumps are on and begin to look for the leak. If emergency personnel your chances of being Whether you move to another anchorage or stay the fl ooding is serious contact the Coast Guard rescued quickly, in our local waters, are beyond you might want to consider deploying a second and inform them of your situation and position. excellent. anchor at 45 degrees off the bow - and as much Assign a crew member to look for the leak under rode out as possible. Use the dinghy to set the your direction while you are on the radio. Dragging Anchor second hook. It’s 0300 on a calm night and you hear scraping 20 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 CATALINA CURRENTS

If it really starts to howl, and you begin to drag, start the engine (if you have a stern anchor out consider the rode and prop problem) and idle in forward when the gusts hit, and back to neutral Save Up to 50% in the lulls. This is a little tricky, but you’ll soon get the feel for it. I’ve seen boats play this game Vessel Maintenance and Repair Power and Sail all night, and I once kept a big ketch off the rocks with this tactic.

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Keep in mind that hard groundings are usually considered salvage operations by towing companies and the Coast Guard. That said, if your are skillful, and there is no hull damage involved, you can try rowing out a kedging anchor, heeling the boat using the mast etc... However, there are many variables pertaining to properly and effectively “kedging off” - entire chapters have been devoted to it in books on seamanship. Furthermore, I am certainly no expert in the matter, and hope I never am. A SAFE, NON-TOXIC, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, CLEAR LIQUID THAT DISSOLVES CALCIUM, RUST, MUSSELS and Well, on that cheery note...until next month, SCALE! Happy Boating!

Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. Licensed Sailing Master and has instructed in sailing and seamanship, skippered charters, managed Available at Ships yachts and performed deliveries for more than 562 427-2587 Store in MDR and 25 years. He can be reached for questions, Captains Locker in comments or consultation at 310-460-8946, or [email protected] Long Beach! at [email protected] “We come to www.maritimeexpressions.comyour boat!” 2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 21 POWERTAILS Changes in Fuel The Ethanol debate continues while boaters wonder how they will be affected

Story courtesy of BoatU.S.

his summer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will decide on whether to allow a 50% increase in the amount of ethanol in the nation’s gasoline supply, from the current E10 (or containing 10% ethanol) up to E15 (containing 15% ethanol). However, with testing data on the new “mid-level” ethanol formulation to be completed on only a small group of 2001 and newer model vehicles by this time frame, consumers with older cars, boats, non-road vehicles or gas-engine powered equipment may fi nd that the fuel is not compatible or safe for use.

BoatT Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.), the nation’s largest boat owners group, is concerned. “Some of our members have advised us of performance, compatibility and possible safety issues with the current E10 blend,” said BoatU.S. Vice President of Government Affairs Margaret Podlich. “To add 50% more ethanol to every gallon of gas without fi rst knowing what it will do to the older vehicles and other gasoline engines we currently own, is simply irresponsible,” she added.

The U.S. Coast Guard Offi ce of Boating Safety has also raised concerns about higher levels of ethanol and the lack of independent testing. Ethanol, a strong solvent, can accelerate the deterioration of fuel system components such as fuel lines, causing them to fail and increasing the level of risk for fi re or explosions.

Last year Growth Energy, the lobbying group for the ethanol industry, petitioned the EPA to allow the sale of “mid-level” ethanol blends beyond the current 10% (E10) up to the 15% level (E15). In a November 30, 2009 response , the EPA advised Growth Energy that, “Although all of the studies have not been completed, our engineering assessment to date indicates that the robust fuel, engine, and emissions control systems on newer vehicles (probably 2001 and newer model years) will likely be able to accommodate higher ethanol blends, such as E15.”

However, the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS), whose mission is to support an “informed national legislature,” reports in a January 28, 2010 Report for Congress that the EPA’s November response letter “Made no comment on the status of testing for older vehicles or for non-road engines”. The CRS report also says, “Currently, no automaker warranties its vehicles to use gasoline higher than 10% ethanol,” and “small engine manufacturers similarly limit the allowable level of ethanol.”

The CRS report also says it’s unclear if the current fuel distribution systems -- the pumps, tanks, delivery vehicles and underground gas lines -- can tolerate blends higher than E10. “Even if the fuel is approved by EPA for use in motor vehicles, presumably fuel suppliers could be unwilling to sell the fuel unless they are confi dent that it will not damage their existing systems or lead to liability issues in the future,” the CRS reports.

The report adds a comment by the independent certifi cation and testing company Underwriters Laboratories saying, “Under normal business conditions E10 at the dispenser (fuel pump) can vary from about seven to 13 percent ethanol. Assuming a similar variance would exist for E15, it likely under normal conditions ethanol concentrations would exceed the 15% limit.”

“We recognize that alternative fuels must be brought to market in the U.S.,” said Podlich. “However, there is also a growing awareness among consumers that corn-based ethanol is not the environmental panacea it was thought to be several years ago. Increased food costs, changes in land use, and the energy required to produce ethanol are now giving many Americans second thoughts.”

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2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 23 RACING SCENE Short Handed Race to Guadalupe Island

By Eric and Robin Lambert

he Pacifi c Singlehanded Sailing time cruisers who sailed our previous boat most closely. Darkness fell with us clearly behind, Association (PSSA) Guadalupe of the way around the world. Financial reversals but we stuck to our plan, and sailed through the Island Race for single and double have put similar cruising plans for Runaway on night with good breeze all the way. By 6 a.m. T handers is deceptively simple: start hold, but as long as we are stuck here working, roll call, Runaway and Slacker were 30-miles at Marina del Rey, round Guadalupe Island to we may as well have fun. And fun we are having ahead of our main competition. Hah! It worked! port, fi nish at Cat Harbor, Catalina, for a total since discovering the wonderful world of racing The fl eet had fallen into the hole, and while the course length of 588-miles. But there can be and the friendly, supportive folks who are the big boats Ragtime and Tenacity managed to a whole world of drama in those miles, with a PSSA. extricate themselves fairly adroitly, the smaller great range of sailing conditions and a course boats had a much tougher time. long enough that pacing and sleep management Friday, March 26, 3 p.m., and we are off. Ragtime skills become signifi cant. sliced by, leapt over the horizon and was gone, But no lead is big enough to give safety in this never to be seen again. The rest of us, mostly race. Rod Percival on Rubicon III is notorious for The race is held every second year during the in 4KSB’s, plod away. There’s a good sailing overcoming huge defi cits to snatch victory, and March full moon. Runaway had won the 2008 breeze out of the SW and the fl eet can fetch the I knew he’d be gunning for us. As it happened, race by dint of being the only fi nisher, but we west end of Catalina, but I’d noted the hint of a that Saturday and Sunday of the race offered the did set a corrected time course record so we Catalina eddy, and feared that a windhole might kind of sailing that makes every expense, every were not just doing it as a cruise. Runaway is a form at the island. Accordingly, directly after hassle, of boat ownership worthwhile. Halcyon 36 foot sloop, impeccably built of cold molded the start, we tacked and put in a mile to the west, days, no-place-in-the-world-I’d-rather-be days, plywood and epoxy by Gary Titchenal. Like a move so ostensibly stupid, only an idiot would gliding on smooth seas under blue skies by Ragtime, she’s a John Spencer design, albeit follow us. Damn, Whitall Stokes on Slacker day and spectacular canopies of stars by night, with some astute modifi cations by the builder. followed us! I wanted to clear the west end by at somewhat washed out by the big fat friendly Gary built her for himself, and cruised her some least fi ve miles, so sailed slower and higher with moon. But our breeze was dying, and a fresh, 35,000 miles over nearly 20 years before selling Slacker doggedly following while the rest of the stronger breeze was fi lling in from the north, her to us. We are Eric and Robin Lambert, long fl eet footed off, intending to cut the point more bringing Rubicon III and Thriller with it.

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Guadalupe Island is about the size of Catalina, our beat to weather, 280 miles to go. The seas down on us, on a collision course. With the but at 4000-feet high, it is twice as tall. Rounding were steep and blocky; Runaway would fi re off thought of Rubicon III breathing down my the island makes for a diffi cult battle with the a wave and smash down, hitting the water with neck, I did not want to tack away, so I hailed the windshadow, and while Runaway and Slacker a tremendous crash. I don’t know how mere vessel on the VHF and shined a high-brightness were parked in the dead zone, Rubicon III and fi berglass boats could take it, but Runaway is fl ashlight at them. The ship slowed and we Thriller swept around on the breeze and joined insanely strong, and offered no complaints. barely crossed their bow. They came up on the us. After 300-miles of racing, we four were VHF, identifying themselves as a warship, part looking at a virtual restart, with all four boats Our bearing to the fi nish was pretty much of the battle group to port. Even though they in a line. Since all four boats have the same or north, and the wind was pretty much NW, so were part of the protective escort for a carrier, similar PHRF ratings, you do have to give some we could almost fetch it on port tack. But the they had not seen us on their radar. We have a big credit to the rating board no matter how popular winds become more westerly near the fi nish, aluminum mast, and had a carbon sail up, but at it is to malign them. so it often pays to get some westing in as soon our angle of heel they gave no return at all. Our as possible. Indeed, the words of Frank Ross radar refl ector is a good sized octahedral, and The Mexican Navy maintains a base on the on Prankster rang in my ears. He, a veteran of it gave no return either. I know we have shown island, and a naval ship approached from the many Guadalupe Island races, had said, “The up on radar very well on other occasions, but mainland. The ship was curious about this hardest thing you’ll ever do is to tack west after perhaps we were more upright then. It is worth invasion of foreign vessels, and interviewed rounding the island.” Our routing on Expedition noting that we run a 25-watt bulb in our tricolor, Rubicon III and Thriller on the VHF. The naval concurred, so we tacked off to the west, picked and show up better than other boats in our fl eet, offi cer spoke perfect English and was crisp and what turned out to be a perfect layline call, and and that the warship did not see the tricolor professional, and I guess having determined that raced for the fi nish, changing between the #4 either. It was the VHF hail and the fl ashing of we were harmless but probably insane, wished and the #3 jibs and the second and third reefs our fl ashlight that fi nally caught their attention us a good voyage and offered the services of the every few hours as the wind varied. and identifi ed our position. Mexican Navy if we required them. All in all, it was the sort of encounter that leaves one with On Wednesday, we’d rounded the east end of We swept across the fi nish line at 10:44 p.m., warm, positive feelings toward a country. San Clemente Island when the 6PM roll call dropped the sails, grabbed a mooring and a bite positions came in: that fi endish Rod Percival, to eat and crashed into bed, too tired to stay up Back to battling the dead zone, which was dead whom we thought we’d put safely behind us, for Rubicon III’s imminent arrival. The next only with respect to wind. The sea was littered had made a huge gain and was set to pass the morning at daybreak we were underway for with whitecaps from steep, nasty little two- west end of the island. He was just 12 miles Marina del Rey when the 6AM roll call positions foot breakers, and the boats were bucking and further from the fi nish than we were, and we came in: Rubicon III was still at sea! It turned kicking, making it diffi cult to nurse progress owed him two hours. With the #3 jib and the out that his position report of the night before from the occasional zephyr. Finally, we second reef, Runaway was overpowered, but we was in error a whole degree of longitude, and broke free into a sustained NW wind of some couldn’t ease up now. We hammered through he’d never threatened our second place fi nish. 20-knots. Through the day and into the night, the night in a mad dash to the fi nish, boat heeled the wind steadily built. Runaway does not have over 30 degrees and spray everywhere. So there it is: John Spencer designs take fi rst wind instruments, but when she is heeling over and second in the Guadalupe Island Race 40 degrees with just a #4 jib up, you can fi gure There was huge shipping activity, lights galore, doublehanded division. Old wooden boats that there is rather more wind than we really mostly off to port as we proceeded across the rule! need. Once the wind dropped to the low 30’s, channel between San Clemente and Catalina. we hoisted the triple-reefed main, and started But one set of lights had turned and was bearing

2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 25 Cruising The Final Voyage of Captain Jack By Jefferson Sa

n a cold February morning in to change the fuel fi lter every four to fi ve hours, We waited for the crash against the rocks, but it 2000, Jack, a longtime boating only to be able to power her up to three to four never came. We missed them by just a few feet. captain and close friend, knots maximum speed for the entire duration of We stopped in many other beautiful ports around asked me if I could help him the trip. the Pacifi c and met lots of interesting characters O pilot a trawler from the port and beautiful people. Around Lompoc, a group of Anacortez in Washington state to Channel Along the Oregon coast we came across a of whales came to play. They surfaced beside Islands in California. Captain Jack said he small harbor with a beautiful quaint town. We the trawler and swam and jumped nearby for needed a second licensed captain to assist him anchored Lady M and settled down for some over an hour. It was a beautiful sight with the because of his deteriorating health condition, well-deserved food and rest. The next day, as we sun setting in the distance. Captain Jack, Jim, he had numerous health issues. Sometimes left the harbor, I heard Captain Jack screaming and I were all in deep thought . . . how could when taking his medications, he looks like an his lungs out. there be anything more beautiful? Captain Jack unlicensed pharmacist. Yet despite his health, eventually spoke up. Captain Jack was a brave old sea captain with “I don’t have steering! We’re gonna hit the a hearty attitude. He rigorously defended old rocks!” “You know, this is my last trip.” I could hear sailor traditions and loved everything and sadness in his voice. anything associated with the sea. Jim ran to the stern of the boat and I darted up deck with line in hand, toward a woodpile in Early the next morning as I was piloting Lady Within 48 hours, Jack, myself and another the middle of the harbor. I tied the line to the M, I saw the entrance to Channel Island Harbor. sailor, Jim, were on a plane to Anacortez. Work woodpile just in time. Lady M swung around and I immediately called Captain Jack and Jim and started the moment we dropped our bags on the stopped just before hitting the jagged rocks. they ran to the bridge. As we were about to cross old trawler deck. Working 14-hours daily, we the entrance lights, I stood up from the captain’s checked and rechecked everything on Lady M. Captain Jack glanced at me with a big smile. chair. She had been resting on her slip for several years “You did good . . . real good.” and had started to rust. We took this opportunity Lady M continued to travel the Oregon coast. “Captain, go ahead and bring her in.” to install a new sophisticated fuel fi lter and other We entered another foggy port. “He said, “go ‘head you do…” equipment brought by Jack. “Hard to see,” said Captain Jack. I took a step back and said “Sir it is your boat, “Sure is,” I replied. you bring her in”, Three days later at 1500 local time, Lady M Captain Jack took hold of the wheel and guided came out of her slip and sailed around the San Jim was on watch and I was trying to plot the the vessel into port. Juan islands toward the Pacifi c. The sky was navigation course through the harbor. The “This is Lady M,” spoke Jack through the radio dark with a gray rain hampering visibility. Lady pilothouse door was open and 12-foot seas announcing his arrival to the harbor authorities M sailed through the Strait of San Juan, hitting washed over the side of the trawler and into the “Prepare to dock.” tree logs all along the way. Finally at around pilot house. As the boat tilted starboard, all hell 0100 hours, we saw a freighter and asked broke loose. Captain Jack screamed with terror. As Lady M swung her stern toward her slip, permission to follow her to shelter us from the “There’s six feet of water in here! Do friends listening to the radio were already tree logs. The offi cer in charge told us that they something!” waiting for us with hot coffee and jokes and also would be heading west until early morning and some good whisky. After docking, I grabbed my then turning north toward Alaska. At that moment I was trying to fi gure out how sea bag and I told Captain Jack how proud I was to navigate the harbor and read depth charts, all to have sailed with him. The old captain gave Near Port Angels, Lady M started having her while checking other gauges and instruments. me a bear hug. fi rst fuel problems—which followed us the Captain Jack continued yelling. “We’re gonna entire trip. Although this trip was schedule to hit the rocks!” and in my mind I thought, “No, “The pleasure is all mine.” last only 7 to 8 days, it ended up taking us 22 not again!” days to reach the fi nal destination. We broke We walked away with pride and memories. Not down 26 times! We couldn’t even drink our I looked at the chart with my blurry eyes and long afterward, Captain Jack passed way. Lady French wine in port because the diesel smell yelled back, “Starboard 30 degrees!” M was eventually sold. Although a bit sad, I will was so unbearably strong. In the end, we had always have these great memories. 26 The Mariner - Issue 87 2010 „ASK THE EXPERT

an engine problem such as a fuel leak. These boats are tied to those yellow buoys because they are considered potentially hazardous.

While we are at it, don’t tie up to any buoys, anywhere, unless you need to avoid immediate danger. And, it is illegal to anchor in Marina del Rey channel or harbor, except temporarily in an emergency situation. If you are called on these by law enforcement, you better give a good reason why you took these actions.

Safe Departing and Arriving Speeds Charles R. Ecker, a former two-term Coast In Slip Areas Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander and The 5-mph speed limit applies to boats cruising three-term Division Public Affairs Offi cer, is within the various basins in Marina del Rey. In currently internal and external communications basin waters, basic “rules of the road” apply and staff offi cer with Flotilla 12-7, the “Marina stick to passing port to port. del Rey Flotilla”. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian support group for the Coast Way too often, boat operators leaving or Guard and has no law enforcement powers, but entering their slip areas will go too fast, trained crews on its patrol boats have the right forgetting (or not caring) that wakes can be to call attention to boaters underway regarding caused. Also, these boaters may have surprises infractions observed on the water. To fi nd out waiting if an unseen boat is coming at them more about the Auxiliary’s Public Education in the basin channel on a potential 90 degree programs and free vessel safety check services angle collision course. It is best to reduce speed go to www.smbcga.org. getting in and out of the slip and dock waters at the slowest operational speed possible, at (continued from page 11) least when the water is fl at and the winds are light. That’s a small price to pay for being safe. SEVEN SEAS Give way to sailboats engaged in racing in the channel and harbor or out at sea, no matter what If more than one person is on board and the ELECTRONICS, INC tack they are on. operator cannot do it alone, have the “crew Serving the Boating Industry Since 1978 member” act as lookout when getting to the Troubleshooting You Can Be a Good Samaritan basin channel to make sure no other boats are Rewiring,Panels Boats under tow or boats in distress have the right approaching. Conversely, make sure there are AC/DC Accessories of way because they have no ability to change no boats leaving their slips in your dock area Inverters, Batteries direction. If you can put out a distress call for when you are coming in! If so, wait until they those who might be in peril should they not be are completely out into the basin channel until Specializing in Custom Installation able and no assistance is readily observed, help you navigate to your slip. of Navigation Equipment them out. Just be advised that if you are going to assist with a temporary tow, do so safely and Remember always that the boat operator is Tel: 310.827.SEAS „ Tel: 310.574.3444 with caution, and only if the other captain is responsible for the vessel and its crew. And the good with that. You have the new state Good owner can be liable for any fi nes, even if he or Samaritan law passed last summer on your side, she is on vacation half-way around the world. If but only if you do not demonstrate “wanton an infraction occurs while the boat is in use by ADVERTISE disregard” for safety or “gross negligence” in someone you gave permission to take it out on your attempt to help. the water, like family or friends, you may come IN THE home to an added expense. Give the Yellow Buoys Wide Berth If MARINER They Are In Use A fi nal note: As far as the fi nes imposed Stay away from yellow “quarantine” buoys in for violations outlined in this article by the the channel if you see a vessel tied to them. Sheriff’s Department, boaters should contact They are set there only for use by those who the Santa Monica Court and get the most recent it works need to get their boats away from other boats information on the “bail schedules” as they are and docks, usually because these vessels have updated regularly.

2010 The Mariner - Issue 87 27 Quality Advice From A Two Year Old Black Lab Puppy

Dear Mookie,

I am at real breaking point. My daughter is now 15 and my son is 14 – between my job, the kids and all the stuff I have to keep track of, I truly feel a breakdown coming on. I’ve heard of nervous breakdowns, but never really knew what it meant until now. Please help Mookie.

On the brink in MDR

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If you were ever lucky enough to watch me operate you would see that I walk with confi dence – tail up and purposeful. I am…I just am…. Do you know what that means Brink? You need to be “am” too.

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