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Tony Bigras' one-year, 6,000-mile cruise from Vancouver to Florida — via Central America and Cuba — was un- spanning up to six days along the way: usual for several of reasons. For exam- Latitude 38: What kind of sailing ple, the 52-year-old built Miss Cindy in experience do you have? just 450 hours, at a total cost of $8,500 Tony: Quite a bit. I started in '71 at for everything from sandpaper to elec- Sidney, B.C. on small monohulls, then tonics. He was able to take her from the sailed a Buccaneer 24 tri in the Gulf boatyard to her launch in Baja atop an Islands and around Georgia Strait for old station wagon. The cat's main anchor about five years. I had an Australian only weighs 11 Quick Cat 16 that I would race unoffi- pounds, yet cially with the Sunday fleet all through held the boat the nasty winter weather. In fact, I sailed in up to 40 that cat after school every day for about knots of wind. a year. I then built custom glass boats He was able to for a few years, then worked as a rig- take her 95% ger for three years in Victoria, during of the way from which time I would sail on customers' the Pacific to racer/cruisers. the Caribbean Every boat I've owned since then has — via Lake Ni- been of my own design and construction. caragua and I sailed Osram V, a 23-ft cat, around the Rio San Vancouver Island, going offshore for the J u a n — o n run to Victoria. In '83, I sailed Osram her own bot- VI, a 31-ft trimaran, from Prince Rupert tom. Because around the Queen Charlottes, with a she only dis- solo offshore run from there to Victoria. Tony Bigras places about Neither of those boats had engines. 1,000 pounds, she hit a top speed of 15.8 When I sold Osram VI in '84, I thought knots on the way. I had gotten boats out of my system. I As you can undoubtedly deduce, Bi- didn't walk the docks, design boats, buy gras' Turtle Island 16 micro cruiser is a sailing magazines, go to boat shows or bit smaller than the average cruising cat. sail with friends. But in '93, my wife was Miss Cindy is just 16'3" long, and has taking a course at a local college, and one a beam of only 8'5". The masts for her of her classmates was this 80-year-old bi-plane lug rig are 17 feet tall, and she guy who'd bought Osram V from the guy passage to San Francisco. She wasn't the sets a total of 200 sq. ft. of sail. Able to I'd sold her to. My wife kept pestering me best cat for the open ocean, but I loved carry a 500-pound payload, Miss Cindy's to meet him and show him how to sail being out there. typical speed under sail was 3 to 7 knots. the boat. After a couple of years went In '04, I sailed a 40-ft keelboat from She's equipped with a 2-hp outboard for by without him croaking, I gave in to Victoria to San Francisco. After 36 rough calms, which allows her to cruise at 4.25 my wife's nagging. I took the guy — who hours in the beginning, it was a peachy knots at 15 mpg. The micro cat's hull was turned out to be nice enough — out on sail the rest of the way. In '07, I took my built of quarter-inch marine ply, stitched his boat, and after 12 years of remission, 40-ft trawler cat Osram VII 1,700 miles and glued, then sheathed with e-glass caught the sailing bug again. to the Queen Charlottes and back. And and epoxy. Her masts are hollow fir. So in '97, I started building Osram from May of last year until June of this As you might expect, we had a few VII, a 50-ft x 27-ft aluminium cat. See- year, I built Miss Cindy and sailed her questions for the sailor from British ing how my getting back into sailing was 6,000 ocean miles. So I'm not new to Columbia who sailed offshore passages my wife's fault, she couldn't help but sailing. 'Miss Cindy' must have been a sight for road-weary drivers' be supportive — at least in 38: What inspired you to go micro? eyes during the 16-ft cat's overland delivery from B.C. to Baja the beginning. The support Tony: I was looking for a quick-build, — piggybacked atop a one-shot, $300 station wagon. didn't last, however, and the modest cost, easy-handling sailboat big tin cat went in a divorce that I could take from the Pacific Ocean sale in '00. I have, however, to Lake Nicaragua, and then down the gotten to sail on her several Rio San Juan to the Caribbean Sea. I times since. originally planned to sail her all the way The year '01 was pretty down the coast from Victoria, but having big for me. As the divorce lolly-gagged in Europe too long during was finalized. I did a big IT the summer, I didn't complete Miss Cindy contract, and thanks to lots until September. of hard work, brought in 38: Is the 450 hours it took you to quite a bit of money. I flew build the boat about what you expect- to Hawaii hoping to find a ed? boat wanting crew headed fTony: I you include stitching up east or south. I got on a Gemini 32 cat for a 21-day ALL PHOTOS TONY BIGRAS — THE LITTLE CAT THAT COULD

again. My homemade sails worked well. The rig was easy to handle, and self- steered very well on all points of sail, not just when running. The limitations are handling 200 sq. ft. of sail when flying in big winds, but it was manageable. Had the sails been much bigger, I would have had my doubts. The unstayed masts were no trouble at all, as there was no clunking and no concerns. The one thing I learned about the rig is that you can never have too much chafe gear. 38: Were you concerned about the micro cat's ability in the open ocean and in heavy weather? Tony: Sure. Prior to setting out, the only experience I had was with a 2-ft scale model, and a few daysails on Miss nCindy i benign conditions. The first heavy weather I saw was three days out of San Felipe in the Sea of Cortez when we got a Santa Ana. But the little cat handled it easily. When I got into condi- tions beyond my previous experience — like on the passage from Isla Provi- dencia to Cayman Brac in the Caribbean — it got pretty interesting. But generally speaking, I was not concerned. I mostly tried to be kind to the boat, and to try to figure out the best speed and course for self-steering. There were a couple of times when it got hairy; for example, when I was surfing big waves from Cayo Largo to the west end of Cuba. But I never had Spread: As versatile as she is petite, 'Miss Cindy' of components. Upwind there isn't much a sense that I was losing control. Given can be beached in calm weather. Inset: Although degradation from the rig, as it's like two the choice, I would have preferred not Tony did get a ticket, it came with a photo op. boats sailing close to each other. There to have been surfing at up to 15 knots both sails, I had planned on 500 hours. is, however, blanketing on a beam reach, in those seas. I did spend some time on I didn't work too hard at it either, as I but I planned to swing the windward sail the sea anchor, but mostly to get some think my longest day was 10.5 hours. forward to reverse flow, leech to luff, in sleep when the self-steering was not up Most weeks I averaged less than 40 clear air. I also incorporated a concept to snuff. The boat was pretty sweet on hours. Some of the credit for the quick of roller-furling I had first seen on Matt the parachute. build goes to the 6-inch heavy duty pad Layden’s Paradox design. The mecha- 38: Cats under 40 feet tend to have sander I bought for the project. nism is quite different with mine, but the problems with pitching when sailing 38: Did you ever take Miss Cindy upwind. Was Miss Cindy so short that it through the surf? wasn’t a problem? Tony: No. I'm a pretty cautious guy, Tony: There were some pitch issues and wasn't keen to gain that experience Left: Going downwind or beam reaching she far from home. But I did beach her at a can swing her sails apart. Upwind, they work in- couple of spots in Mexico when the swell dependently, like two boats sailing in tandem. was small. And I did cross a couple of river bars in El Salvador and Nicara- gua. 38: What’s the concept behind the unstayed lateral schooner rig, and were you happy with it? Tony: I've long been interested in the rig for cruising, as the two sails make ability to roll the sails up quickly, and it great for downwind sailing. They are only as much as as I wanted, worked out easier to handle than one big one, the very nicely. It proved to be a great rig. center of effort is lower for greater stabil- I did do some minor tweaks to the ity, and there is some added redundancy roller-drum diameter and to the boom end hardware. And I would improve both of them some more if I were to do the trip

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to windward in the small inshore waves Tony: They would have to sail solo and lighter winds, so in those conditions Cuba, when it was blowing 25 knots, and due to weight constraints. For a pocket I needed to free-off to maintain speed. the 8- to 10-foot seas broke from time to cruiser-type person who equipped the While sailing to windward in Force 2 to time. boat with a watermaker, parachute 4 winds in the Caribbean, Miss Cindy s38: I Miss Cindy a boat you’d recom- anchor, self-steering vane, and who was well-behaved. In rougher stuff, the had practiced righting her in controlled issue was her launching off waves. I was conditions, and who had the requisite able to moderate that by reefing and "'Miss Cindy' is my experience for such a trip, yes, I think slowing down. Miss Cindy has a fairly she could do the job — with a good vane fine entry with a big buoyancy increase favorite of all the set up, I'm confident that she would when waves reach the knuckle, and that boats I've sailed." average 100 miles a day when sailed seems to help dampen pitching. conservatively. There is a link to a movie of her going 38 : Any plans for another boat or to windward in the Caribbean at: http:// mend to an average sailor? cruise? turtleislands.net/tmc/atbeatwake.mov Tony: I don’t think the average sailor Tony: My drawing board is like most 38: What were the biggest seas and would want a pocket cruiser. Most would marinas — full of lots of boats, most of strongest winds you encountered? want either a higher performance day which only dream of going somewhere. Tony : The strongest winds I saw were sailer or a more spacious cruiser. For I don’t see building anything for myself in a Papagayo off Nicaragua. Maybe 45 those who want a pocket cruiser, and can in the next year or two. Currently, I'm to 50 knots, but the strongest wind I watch the weight of what gets put in her, thinking about a six-month sojourn in sailed in was the Santa Ana a few days I'd say she's a very sweet boat without the canals of Europe. I'd probably pick out of San Felipe, when it blew 35 to 40 vices. Miss Cindy is my favorite of all the up something like an Albin 25 in Hol- knots with 7-foot seas. Some of the most boats I've sailed. land, then sell her once I made it down challenging sailing was the upwind work 38 : What would you think if someone to the Med. As of right now, I don't have to Cayman Brac, where I had a day of wanted to sail a sistership across the any other sailing adventures planned for Force 6, with pretty steady seas of 10 Pacific? Miss Cindy. to 12 feet. Then there was the reaching 38: Thanks, Tony. We wish you best and downwind work on the southwest of of luck with whatever comes next.

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When Bismarck Dinius, 41, ac- cepted an invitation to go for a quick sail for a sleepover — Perdock began prep- guez said. Thornton died from on Clear Lake on the night of April 29, ping his 24-ft Baja Outlaw speedboat for her injuries three days later, 2006, he had no idea it would result in a night run. Donna testified that when leaving behind a teenage son. the fight of his life. For the last 3.5 years, she asked him not to leave her to handle During the ensuing in- he's fought for his freedom. On August the four pre-teen boys by herself, he told vestigation, Perdock initially 20, was acquitted of causing the death her to "deal with it." She estimates that estimated his speed between of one of his sailing companions. he left around 7 p.m. He says it was an 40-45 mph. Much later, he The Carmichael-based sailor had com- hour later. lowered that estimate to 35. peted that day aboard a buddy's Catalina The only other undisputed fact in Witnesses on shore, including 22 in the annu- his timeline of that pitch black night Peter Elmer, a retired police al Konocti Cup. comes at just after 9 p.m., when Perdock officer and watch commander He attended the crashed his boat into Beats Workin' II of East Bay Regional Park requisite après- at such a high rate of speed that it was District's marine patrol, put ABC 7 NEWS DAN NOYES / KGO COURTESY race festivities at launched over the top of the sailboat, Perdock's speed closer to 55 a local waterside landing on the other side. Lynn restaurant, joined Thornton, who had celebrated her in a wine tasting, 51st birthday a month earlier, was and ate dinner. As sitting at ground zero. Dinius walked the docks that eve- COURTESY BISMARCK DINIUS COURTESY ning, he ran into Sailboat passenger Zina Dotti What started as a tragedy turned into a travesty. sailing acquain- testified last month that, after they 'Latitude's unrelenting protests against the case eventually caught the attention of others: Bismarck Dinius suf- tance Mark Weber, were headed back to the dock, she Dan Noyes of ABC 7 News, Elizabeth Larson of fered two broken ribs, whose O'Day 27 heard a powerboat that "sounded Lake County News, The Innocence Project, and a back injury, a broken Beats Workin' II like it was going fast." The next the worldwide sailing community. and lacerated hand, had placed second thing she remembers is "total and a concussion in in the race. Weber chaos." She recalls screaming for the accident that took asked if Dinius 9-1-1, and Perdock shining a spot- Lynn Thornton's life. wanted to join him light on them, asking if everyone and a few friends for a short sail as a way was onboard. to top off a great day of sailing. Dotti's fiancé, Ed Dominguez, Beers were cracked, wine was poured recalls finding Dinius and Weber ABC 7 NEWS DAN NOYES / KGO COURTESY and the group of five people set off in a freshening breeze. As Weber raised sail, Dinius handled the tiller. The wind finally slackened, causing the jib to make such a racket that Weber's fiancée, Lynn Thornton of Willows, asked him to douse it. Not long after — about 40 minutes The Baja's bow hit the sailboat so hard, it took part of into the trip — Weber gave the order to the combing — and the sheet winch — with it. come about and head back to the dock. mph. He testified that he told Static from the radio became annoying others, "There's an idiot for so he went below to turn up the squelch. you. He's going to kill him- What happened next is a blur to everyone self or somebody else." A few aboard. seconds later Elmer heard the collision. Though he's changed L ake County Chief Deputy Sher- his story a number of times iff Russell Perdock, 47 — who, at the during the last 3.5 years, on time, was the Number Two man in the STAMBUK CAROL COURTESY one point Perdock has stood department — claims he started his day firm: The sailboat's running by making breakfast for his son. Then- Justice may have been served for Bismarck, lights were not on. That's what he told wife Donna disputes this assertion: "He but it seems to be failing Lynn Thornton, seen responding officers — Lake County here celebrating her 50th birthday. She died a never made breakfast in his life." In fact, Sheriff's deputies who all worked under little over a year later. just about the only undisputed part of him — at the scene. That's what he told Perdock's timeline for April 29 is that lying on top of Thornton, all of them flat- Sacramento County Sheriff Investigator he led his son's Scout troop on a hike. tened under the weight of the dismasted Charles Slabaugh, who was brought in Family and friends met later to celebrate mainsail. As he struggled to pull Thorn- to interview Perdock. And that's what he his son's birthday at a local pizza parlor ton free, Dominguez clearly remembers told a Lake County jury last month. For — he says after 5 p.m.; Donna says 3 someone from the powerboat saying, "You all we know, he truly believes it. p.m. — where Perdock admits to having didn't have your fucking lights on." He But while he may not have seen the had a beer. then focused his attention on Thornton, lights, that doesn't mean they weren't When the family returned home performing CPR until paramedics could on. A number of witnesses — including — with three of their son's friends in tow take over. "She didn't look good," Domin- those for the prosecution — testified that

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two lesser charges: boating under the nia Boating Law does influence and boating with a BAC over state that the 'opera- .08. They found him not guilty on the tor' is defined as the first charge and "person. . . steering deadlocked on the vessel while un- the second — 11 derway," and Dinius jurors wanted to was at the helm. acquit, with one B u t H o p k i n s holding out. The clearly didn't finish judge found that his assigned read- they were hope- ing because later on, lessly deadlocked California Boating and ordered a COURTESY DAN NOYES / KGO ABC 7 NEWS DAN NOYES / KGO COURTESY Law provides that mistrial on that the operator is "the count. Hopkins

person who operates has said he has ABC 7 NEWS DAN NOYES / KGO COURTESY or who has charge of no intentions of the navigation or use retrying Dinius on Did Russell Perdock of the vessel." In this that charge. lie under oath? case, that would be The worldwide sailing communi- the sailboat's owner, ty, which had rallied around Dinius, What started as a tragedy turned into a travesty. Mark Weber. But even that seems a breathed a collective sigh of relief. And 'Latitude's unrelenting protests against the stretch, considering Perdock was break- in the next breath began screaming for case eventually caught the attention of others: ing a number of boating laws himself blood — Hopkins' and Perdock's. Dan Noyes of ABC 7 News, Elizabeth Larson of — not giving way to a vessel under sail Lake County News, The Innocence Project, and and not maintaining a safe speed, to the worldwide sailing community. name two. We sincerely hope Hopkins' mis- the sailboat was showing the appropriate No, Hopkins felt Dinius was his best sion was simply a misguided attempt running lights. Mark Weber distinctly target because a) he believed Perdock's to make an example out of Dinius and remembers checking before leaving and story that the sailboat's lights were deter others from drinking while boating, saying "We've got lights — let's go." An- off, b) Dinius was at the helm, and c) and not an effort to protect a high-rank- other witness watched the ing county official, one with whom he'd lit-up boat sail away from worked in the past. the dock. One even claims We really do. to have watched the lights But many believe the prosecution of of Perdock's 389-hp speed- Bismarck Dinius to have been not only demon converge with the a colossal waste of taxpayers' money, nearly stationary lights of but also a cover-up. Protestors gathered the sailboat a moment be- outside the courthouse during the trial, fore hearing the explosive demanding Hopkins' resignation and call- sound of the crash. ing for Perdock to be indicted. Thornton's But when Sherif f's own family not only submitted to the deputies inspected the court letters in sailboat's electrical panel, support of Din- the running light switch ius, but they was in the off position. also attended Instead of wondering if the much of the impact from a boat travel- trial. "L ynn

ing between 66 and 84 feet RENEE BURKDOLL COURTESY wouldn't want per second could blow a this," said her breaker switch, they ap- Some Lake County residents are calling for the resignation of the best friend and D.A. and Sheriff, as well as an indictment of Perdock. parently presumed their executor of her boss was correct. As did Lake County he was legally intoxicated. After blood estate, Carol District Attorney Jon E. Hopkins. draws, Dinius's blood alcohol content Stambuk. came back at .12, Weber's at .18, and Questions Perdock's at .00. have come up In a stunning moment of absurdity But as persuasive as Hopkins thought about a num- HAROLD LABONTE / WWW.LAKECONEWS.COM more than a year after the crash, Hopkins his case to be, jurors saw it differently. ber of key is- "It's easier to defend the announced that he would bring the man After three weeks of testimony and seven sues: the se- guilty because it's not as responsible for Lynn Thornton's death to hours of deliberations, the nine-man, curity of the stressful," said defense at- justice. "Bismarck Dinius was the opera- three-woman jury found Dinius innocent two vessels torney Victor Haltom. "And tor of the sailboat," Hopkins claimed, and of felony BUI resulting in death, which, immediately Bismarck was innocent." therefore had a duty to make sure the if he were convicted, could have landed after the accident; Perdock's where- boat's navigation lights were on. Chap- him in jail for three years. After finding abouts after leaving home; Perdock's ter 5, Article 1, Section 651 of Califor- him not guilty, they then had to consider access to his blood sample; why the

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sheriff's department either refused to interrogatories for the civil litigations. interview witnesses who favored the Hopkins would not make the charging sailboat's version of events, or inter- decision for that because those were all viewed them but didn't file reports; and, done in Sacramento County. The D.A. most importantly, why the D.A. refused there may be a little more objective." to even consider filing charges against So though the storm has calmed since Russell Perdock. the conclusion of the trial, clouds are If it was a cover-up, it could cost the still on the horizon — and on the move residents of Lake County a pretty penny. toward Russell Perdock. Carol Stambuk is already in talks with her attorneys to file lawsuits against BISMARCK DINIUS COURTESY Perdock, Hopkins and the Lake County A t a total cost of about $300,000, Sheriff's Office. "I'm doing this on behalf The shadow has been lifted from the lives of the Dinius' defense has nearly broken him of Thornton's son, John," she said after Dinius Family — Brittany, Bismarck & Roshell. financially. Add to that the loss of his job the trial. "Perdock's the only other party attorney, Victor Haltom, confirmed that in May, and times have become decidedly involved, and he's just walking away." the statute of limitations has passed for lean for the Dinius family. Immediately following his acquittal, filing the same manslaughter charge But Dinius refuses to harbor bitter Dinius had no plans other than to enjoy that had originally been filed against his feelings about his situation. "My family his freedom for awhile. "I'm sure I'll sit client (that charge was dropped shortly and I have been overwhelmed," he said down with my lawyers and discuss the before the trial in favor of the felony BUI of the hundreds of complete strangers possibility of a civil case," he said, "but charge). who have sent him encouraging notes right now I'm just relishing in the fact "Lynn's family deserve for him to get and donated to his legal defense fund. that I'm not going to prison." what's coming to him," he said of Per- (Send your contribution through Paypal But what many readers really want to dock. But how can that happen while to [email protected].) know is if Perdock — whom they believe the D.A. appears to be protecting him so "I can't even begin to thank people," to be the man most responsible for Lynn fiercely? "I believe he committed perjury," he said. "It's really humbling, and has Thornton's tragic death — will ever be Haltom said, "not only on the stand, reinforced my faith in human nature." held accountable for his actions. Dinius' but also during the depositions and — latitude/ladonna

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September, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 101 DOUBLE DAMNED 2009

“So, you guys like to sail when it's like this?" the shuttle bus driver asked the sailors stuffed in the 15-passenger van. You'd expect an enthusiastic "hell yeah!" But the driver's question was met with a pregnant pause before get- ting tentative, affirmative replies from his preoccupied passengers — all of whom were staring at the fabled "Doug's Beach" as the bus wobbled down Inter- state 84. The breeze was already in the low 30s. From our vantage point above its southern bank, the Columbia River was already a frothing monster — and the clock had barely struck 8 a.m. The sailors in the van had just dropped off their trailers in the town of The Dalles, some 80 miles east of Port- land, and were heading 40 miles back down the river to Cascade Locks for the start of the "Double Damned Race." After doing one, we realized it's named as such not only because the racecourse is bound by dams on either end, but also because no matter how good you are, you are damned to meet with any manner of malfeasance at some point along the serpentine downwind journey against the river's current. We'd never sailed on Oregon's Co- lumbia River Gorge, so when Moore 24 sailor Rowan Fennell mentioned the race to us last year, we thought TREW/ WWW.PACIFICFOG.NET SEAN it'd be a perfect opportunity not just to see the beautiful scenery, but find out why everyone who's ever sailed there is so ga-ga about it. We accomplished • the latter objective Hood River easily; the 70-de- gree fresh water and • Cascade Locks breeze that averaged in the mid-to-high 20s while scratching <— Portland, OR ~ 40 miles 40-knots in spots, The Dalles • was all the convinc- ing we needed. On Clockwise from above — The Double Damned Race takes you from Cascade Locks downwind, up the Co- rare occasions, we lumbia River to The Dalles; Brad Butler's Seattle-based 'Morphine' at a quieter point in the race; Portland sailor Kenny Smith's forehead required six stitches after he used it to break the gooseneck of the Laser were even able to SB3 he was aboard; Rowan Fennell, Roe Patterson and Peter Schoen sailed 'Mooretician' to second overall; divert our attention 'Absinthe's' Dan Nitake and Fennell get pre-race intel from a Gorge local at the Hood River watering hole from doing our part 'The Shed'; Andy Estcourt and Morgan Larson broke their own record aboard Larson's Moore 24 'Bruzer'. to keep Dan Nitake's Santa Cruz-based Moore 24 nAbsinthe o in question. How many times you did Northwest's Delta Ditch Run. Having her feet, and take in a stunning vista. so, was. See this months's Sightings, done both, the only similarities we can Billed as "a different kind of insanity," on page 91 for an example. Even Gorge derive are that they are both downwind the second annual 41-mile downwind resident and eventual winner Morgan races up a river and their names make run between Cascade Locks and The Larson wadded it up more than once — in the same acronym. Over the course of Dalles on August 8 was that, and a fact Larson's Moore 24 Bruzer was the the Ditch Run, you're sailing almost whole lot more. Twelve boats — nine first — en route to breaking the course entirely through waters bordered by flat Moore 24s, a Laser SB3, Open 5.70 record Larson set last year by almost a landscape. Over the course of the Double and C&C 27 — completed the course. half-hour. Damned, you sail up a steep-walled But not without some carnage along PRO Doug Archbald from the Hood chute cleft from the Cascade Range, the way. Whether you wiped out wasn't River YC, described the race as the with various spires and mounds lining

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help de-rig. But the Laser wasn't alone; at least half the fleet broke something. "This has to be one of the best sails I've ever had," Nitake said. "This required the whole crew to pull this one off, rather than having half an hour to figure out something in the ocean. The jibing vs. crashing was the key to this race. Go fast, don't crash, and life will be good." Standard operating procedure on a lot of the boats that were flying kites was to take the kite down before jibing and re- hoisting. Everyone we talked to copped to sailing under a main and jib alone at various points in the race.

LATITUDE/ROB Bruzer — sailed by Larson, his wife Christa, brother-in-law Andy Estcourt and Eric Hauge — finished in just over 3h, 50m. Second in were Northern Cali- fornia offshore shredders Peter Schoen the river's banks. gooseneck on his forehead, sending him and Roe Patterson, who were joined on As the wind fun- off the water and to the hospital for six Mooretician at the last minute by Fennell nels through this stitches. Although the boat made it to after he heard they had planned on do- chute and over and the Dalles under jib alone, it took long ing it doublehanded! The trio also broke around these vari- enough that Smith was waiting there to the previous record of about 4h, 18m, ous features, you're There were times when even the chicken chute was a bad idea . . . Dan Nitake keeps 'Absinthe' groovin' blasted by "stand- while Randy Lakos engineers some rudder immersion and this writer hangs on. Not pictured is bowman ing puffs," that ac- Peter Carrick, because he's down below, packing the kites for another round of more insanity. celerate through the Gorge. As luck would have it, these puffs almost always

LATITUDE/ROB seemed to be locat- ed exactly where you were forced, by a turn in the river, to jibe. In the Ditch Run, you can push your luck with the edges of the channel, and a navigational overreach means a grinding halt in a sticky mud flat. Go too far in a Double Damned and you've run yourself into a sheer wall of igneous rock. Fortunately, none of the fleet did that, and it was only the breeze that did the boat-breaking. That is, except for TREW/ WWW.PACIFICFOG.NET SEAN aboard the Laser SB3, where Portland sailor Kenny Smith decided to break the DOUBLE DAMNED 2009

by more than ten minutes. Absinthe, with 'Cruzers Nitake, Randy Lakos, Pe- Although there ter Carrick and this writer were third, w a s p l e n t y o f missing the old record by some four pucker-factor, we minutes. felt safe because In the post-race debrief over a huge we were sailing on taco bar hosted by The Dalles YC, talk a boat that count- turned to just what type of boats are ed four Pac Cups capable of making the trip. One limiting and thousands factor is boat size; as a major shipping of miles of West conduit, the Columbia is plenty deep for Coast of fshor e any trailerable boat. The problem comes sailing among the when launching and hauling out. The rest of the crew. only launching facilities at either end O t h e r w i s e , w e are ramps — both of which extend just would have lob- TREW/ WWW.PACIFICFOG.NET SEAN long enough into the water to submerge bied for a kite-free a fairly short trailer, depending on the trip. water level between the two dams. When "lifelines 'Mooretician' at one of those points in the race where a kite just doesn't make While boats as big as an Express 27 are would have been any sense. More than one boat was swallowed whole by the river. capable of doing it, we don't think you nice" is the line of the day, you get the Feeling like we'd just gotten off a gnarly could go much larger. The other limit- picture. The reality is that with current roller coaster and wanted to jump right ing factor is control. Save for the Open like that pushing one direction, and back on, we were trying to decompress 5.70 — hampered by a broken reef-line breeze like that pushing the other, an after hauling out when Fennell came clutch that left the main looking more MOB — of which there were more than over to ask us what we thought like a balloon than a sail — the consen- a few — means a rapid separation be- "Well, was it everything it was made sus was that most modern sportboats tween the sailor and the boat. out to be," he asked? in stock configuration would have been "Way, way more . . . " overwhelmed by the conditions. latitude/rg

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Having enjoyed two Ha-Ha's and countless issues of Latitude, it’s great to be offered the opportunity to give a little to the Internet through various means WiFi. The WiFi standard defines 14 chan- back in the form of what we've learned — a DSL or cable modem when at the nels, but they overlap each other, so about doing business from your boat in dock, either a masthead omni-direc- there are only really three non-overlap- California and Mexico. tional or railmount directional WiFi client ping channels (1, 6 and 11). Let’s start with a little background. when WiFi is available, or a Cradlepoint The directional setup is better in I’ve been working for Hewlett Packard EVDO/HSDPA router into which we this regard. We have an 800mW radio from Mamabird for six years now. HP, like plug an AT&T, Verizon or Telcel modem that I mounted on a 19dBi flat panel many companies antenna, and which these days, is happy could warm a plate to have employees Even with good WiFi equipment on the boat, of beans at 20 pac- work remotely. I’d es — and get me like to think they we’ve found WiFi disappointing. in trouble with the care deeply about FCC if run at full my quality of life, power. This provides but somehow I suspect it has more to card when beyond WiFi range or when a strong transmitted signal, and also fa- do with reducing site-related costs and the available WiFi network sucks. One vors signals from the direction in which increasing productivity. Just think of all Internet connection is shared by all the the antenna is pointed when receiving, the time one spends around the coffee computers and devices. hence cutting down on interference. machine or taking long lunches in an The DSL/cable setup was fine when This can be effective in marinas where office environment, and how one tends we were tied to our home dock, and at the boat is relatively still, but we’ve had not to delineate so clearly between work Marina Costa Baja where they lent us to drop a stern anchor to keep the boat time and home time when working from a cable modem free of charge and have from swinging when using it out in an home, and the productivity argument excellent Internet service. anchorage. becomes clear. As an engineer I spend around two-thirds of my time working Our WiFi Equipment Disappointments with WiFi from Mamabird and the remaining one- The WiFi equipment we have is profes- Even with good WiFi equipment on third flying to fun places to meet custom- sional-grade equipment from High Gain the boat, we’ve found WiFi disappointing. ers face-to-face. Antennas (www.highgainantennas.com). Tools of the trade, left to right: A Skype phone, Sharon’s story is a little different, as We have one radio mounted at the mast- two varieties of wireless USB modems, a wire- she's a geologist in an environmental head, connected to an 8dBi omni-direc- less WiFi travel router. consulting firm. Part of her job is over- tional antenna. seeing environmental cleanup worksites By placing the — which obviously cannot be done re- radio close to motely. But there is also a lot of report the antenna, writing, permit applications and other we cut down paperwork to be done. Sharon worked on loss in the out a deal with her San Rafael company coaxial cable whereby she took on more report-writing connecting the while her co-workers spend more time on two. Standard job sites. network cable (CAT5) runs Our Computers & Equipment down the mast We each have a notebook computer a n d c a r r i e s dedicated to work, another dedicated data and pow- to navigation, and a spare. This may be er. The omni- more than is typical, but many boats d i r e c t i o n a l these days have more than one com- setup is easy puter. As such, we needed a way to share to use, but an Internet connection. seems to suf- We also have a HP Photosmart C7280 fer from inter- printer/scanner/copier, a Skype phone ference when — which looks like a real phone, but there are a lot 'talks Skype' over an Internet connec- of wireless net- tion — and a couple of HP MediaVaults works around on which we store our music, movies — w h i c h i s and backups. All of these hook together often the case through a simple wireless access point/ near marinas, hub down below. This is identical to where most of what one might find in a moderately the high-end tech-savvy home. Where things differ is h o u s e s a n d with our Internet connections. w a t e r f r o n t The wireless access point has a single b u s i n e s s e s port marked 'WAN', which I can connect have their own

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Most in-home access points near mari- rible to Verizon nas are protected. Some cafes and local or AT&T in the businesses have unprotected networks, U.S. or the key can be bought for the price We bought of a cup of coffee, but those tend to be the modem of- heavily used by cruisers and as a result fered by Telcel are very slow. Even the professionally for about $120, run marina networks are often unbear- which included ably slow, particularly in the evenings. the first month WiFi connection quality can also be of service. We patchy — I remember getting a 'just good s u c c e s s f u l l y enough' signal in the Tenacatita Bay used the ser- anchorage from a network in La Manza- vice in Mazat- nilla one day, and the next day having lan and La Paz. to take a dinghy ride across the bay to We even just get a strong enough signal to deliver a scraped a sig- promised report. I have a picture in my nal from the mind of a low-powered wireless access southernmost point sitting on someone’s desk behind a anchorage on pile of books. Maybe I can scrape a signal Espiritu Santo. from it, but then the owner sets a cup Performance of coffee in front of the access point and was excellent my signal disappears. The other end is when near a as important as my end, but I have no dense popula- control over it. tion area, but dropped down Cell-Based Telcel Modems as we moved Part-way into the winter we found farther away. out that Telcel offers a pay-as-you-go Nevertheless cell-based Internet service. It cannot i t w a s s t i l l be bought in the usable. I un- little Telcel shops derstand that that now seem to this service is outnumber dis- a recent offer- count pharma- ing by Telcel, cies in Mexico; and they are only the large Tel- just starting to cel offices sell it. build out their The deal is that high-speed network, so it may improve. Dressed to impress, Colin and Sharon were you must provide Outside the high-speed coverage area, looking salty yet chic at last year's Ha-Ha Kick- your own GSM/ the modem connects in a lower-speed off Party. No, that's not their megayacht. HSDPA modem, mode using the older EDGE protocol. can only amplify one device at a time. or buy one from The wireless boosters, however, use a them. And you Cell Phone Amplifiers second antenna mounted down below. need a Telcel SIM During a visit to the U.S., I picked up They work by picking up the signal from card to put in the a Wilson Electronics cell phone ampli- your cell phone and/or modem on the in- modem with some fier, and an external 'marine' antenna ternal antenna and retransmitting it with credit on it. Then you simply send a special code as There is no contract to sign, no early termination a text message to Telcel telling them fee, no credit card required, and the price is whether you want to buy a day, three comparible to Verizon or AT&T in the U.S. days, a week or a month of service, and you’re online. by Digital Antennas from 3gstore.com (a much more power through the external There is no con- great dealer). These cell boosters come antenna. The former reputedly provides tract to sign, no in two types: direct-connect and wire- better performance, but we chose the early termination less. The former requires a special cable latter for convenience. fee, no credit card to connect the modem or phone to the As with any radio-to-antenna connec- required, and the amplifier — potentially different for each tion, it’s important to use good quality price is compa- device you want to amplify — and you cable. The cable provided to connect the

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come to like is signal. Very often we were able to down- the Cradlepoint load emails, send a few text messages CTR350 EVDO/ with Skype, and pull a fresh GRIB file. HSDPA router. The cell signal really likes line of sight You simply plug to the tower, so while it works very well your cellular mo- in Bahia Gabriella on Espiritu Santo, we dem into the rout- couldn’t get a signal in the anchorages er, and it turns farther up the island. Once we left the the cell-based anchorage and went out into Bahia de La connection into Paz, however, the system worked fine. a WiFi network. In the U.S., I’ve used both AT&T and This lets several Verizon. My experience has been that computers and the AT&T service, when at its best, is o t h e r d e v i c e s considerably faster than Verizon. But share the same we've found Verizon to have better cov- Telcel/AT&T/Ve- erage and to be much more consistent. rizon cellular mo- Recently in Truckee, for example, I dem. measured speeds on my AT&T modem N e e d l e s s t o approaching 3Mbit/second — which is say the cellular blindingly fast — but then the next mo- providers aren’t ment only 500Kbit/s — or one sixth as quick to tell you much. In Santa Cruz Harbor, a series of about this op- tests showed performance fluctating be- tion! tween 150Kbit/s and 1.2Mbit/sec, which — colin honess is miserable to good. Consistency of per- formance is often more important than When you can 'live the dream' and make an Q & A with Latitude 38 peak performance since many real-time income at the same time, life is good. Sharon Latitude: How well does your modem applications — Skype, media streaming and Colin cruised without cutting the cord. work, how much does it cost a month, and so forth — adapt to current link amplifier to the external antenna was and how long is the contract? performance, but take time to adapt. 25 feet of RG58, which, in my opinion, Colin: As mentioned, in Mexico the Verizon always seemed more uniformly is very poor. What was provided to con- Telcel modem cost $120 US, including mediocre at around 1.2Mbit/sec. nect the amplifier to the internal antenna the first month of service. After that you The one thing to absolutely avoid is was even worse! I un-soldered the cable add money to the SIM card and then using your U.S.-based cellular modem from the internal antenna and replaced buy the length of service you require. We in Mexico on a roaming basis. My AT&T it with a short length of the RG58, and were buying a month at a time for about plan charges $19.95 per megabyte. I’m used some LMR400 (very low loss coax) $50. On this plan there is no contract. not sure whether Carlos Slim wants to to connect the amplifier to the external Other plans exist that involve a contract. get fat at my expense, or whether AT&T antenna. They have cheaper rates, but the guy has a CEO bonus to pay, but in my The cell modem with amplifier has at Telcel said they are very difficult to opinion it's robbery. worked very well for us. We found that terminate. Working from the boat involves the high tech In big cities the modem used the and not-so-high tech — such as Colin's old- HSDPA protocol — same as AT&T in school solution to glare on his laptop screen. The one thing to the U.S. — and was absolutely avoid is using fast. Downloads were at around 120 Kbytes your U.S.-based cellular a second. Elsewhere, modem in Mexico on a it used EDGE and achieved maybe 28- roaming basis. 30 Kbytes a second. We were continually it is critical to place the phone/modem amazed at where we very close to the internal antenna — any got access. We had it a more than a few inches away and the good chunk of the way signal drops off dramatically. This is from La Paz down to quite deliberate on the part of the manu- Cabo, and then from facturer, and necessary to prevent feed- Cabo up to San Diego back between the internal and external — sometimes as far as antennas. 20 miles offshore. We’d wait until we were pull- Turning Your Telcel Modem ing level with a village into an Onboard Router onshore, and then nip The other device that we’ve really below and check for a

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boaters a cable modem free of charge. Good: The anchorage in Cabo, El Cid It’s worth making a point about the which are then run at reduced power Marina in Mazatlan, various cafes in La 5GB download limit associated with to prevent interference between towers. Cruz, and ditto in Barra de Navidad. many of the cell-based plans. I think the When you’re in an intended coverage Okay: The anchorage at Chacala and intent of this is to the Yelapa anchor- discourage behavior age. that would other- I’m not sure whether Carlos Slim wants to B a d : M a r i n a wise bog down the Palmira in La Paz service for everyone get fat at my expense, or whether AT&T has a and the marina in else. 5GB/month CEO bonus to pay, but in my opinion it's robbery. La Cruz. is a lot of data if Ugly: Tenacatita you are just doing Bay and Chemela. email, downloading As mentioned and uploading photos, downloading the area on land you don’t notice the differ- above, the cellular modem-based In- occasional program, etc. But you soon ence since the power is lower but you’re ternet service was outstanding. We got hit the limit if you’re using BitTorrent closer to a tower, but the lower power in service in Marina El Cid in Mazatlan, in to share movies. We experienced some California doesn’t radiate as far out from La Paz, in Bahia San Gabriel at Espiritu pretty miserable performance from the shore. It’s a theory at least. Santo Island, in the middle of Bahia several professionally run marina WiFi de La Paz, at various places on the trip networks in Mexico, which would likely 38: What kind of cell phone do you from La Paz to Cabo, going past Mag have performed a lot better had they use, how much does it cost, how long is Bay, in Bahia Santa Maria, in Bahia placed such a limit on a few individual the contract, and how well does it work? Asuncion, in Turtle Bay, while going past users. C: I travel a lot for work, so I bought Isla Cedros, while passing 10 miles off an unlocked GSM phone on E-Bay Ensenada, and many other odd 'middle a long while ago. The idea was to of nowhere' places up to 20 miles off- buy SIM cards for the countries I shore. visited. I bought a SIM card and We’ve noticed that it’s quite possible a few hundred prepaid minutes to get a good signal, but still not be able from T-Mobile in the U.S. and to get an Internet connection. It’s like then another SIM card with some some of the cell towers simply refuse a minutes from Telcel in Mexico. connection. I don’t know why. But I’m really an email guy, and didn’t much use it. Sharon also 38: And finally, any random thoughts prefers email. on working from your boat? Both Sharon and I have par- C: From a connectivity perspective, if I ents in Europe, and like to keep in regular touch us- Coupled with an external antenna, this little ing Skype. This doesn’t gizmo — a cell phone amplifier — can give you require a hugely fast much more transmitting power. Internet connection, but does require a consistent 38: What kind of cell phone booster connection. In California do you have, and how well does that with DSL, WiFi and a work? Verizon cellular modem, C: Wilson Electronics Mobile Wire- this worked fine for may- less Dual-Band Amplifier (p/n 801201), be three calls out of five. Digital Antennas marine dual-band In Mexico, most WiFi antenna, and some homemade cables. connections weren’t con- Many times I’ve been able to connect with sistent enough. But with the amplifier, but not without it. If the a cellular modem, Skype signal strength reported by the modem is often worked — albeit correct, the amplifier/antenna combina- with occasional annoy- tion is giving me a 30-40dB boost — not ing quirks. It was good enough for family It still amazes us that you can make free inter- bad when you consider that every 3dB and friends, but not for business. national calls via a Skype set-up from remote is an effective doubling of power. anchorages in Mexico and beyond. One thing I’ve noticed is that the range 38: Can you give us a general idea of were to start over I’d do things a little dif- achieved in California is much less than where it works and doesn’t work? And ferently. I’d definitely get the cell-based in Mexico. My professional fisherman whatever problems you might have with system. I’d buy an unlocked GSM/HS- neighbor says that he also gets notice- the system? DPA modem on E-Bay that is compatible ably better range in Washington and C: Regarding the WiFi service in with the Cradlepoint routers, and buy Oregon than in California. We’ve theo- places we visited, the good, bad and ugly the Telcel SIM card and pay-as-you-go rized that the greater population density were: service on arrival in Mexico. I’d set up in California requires more cell towers, Best: Marina Costa Baja, which loans the amplifier and Cradlepoint router

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exactly as we have it, as they case and damaged the screen. work well. (I mention buying How can your company send an unlocked card because you a replacement in Mexico? I this allows it to be re-used in ended up working on the spare different countries by buying for the rest of the winter. a local SIM card, and because the cell company isn’t provid- ing you with a modem, you As with all things boating, have much better chances of it’s important to have choices negotiating a pay-as-you-go and be flexible when it comes rate. to working aboard. Usually I’d not bother with the very cellular technology works fine, high power and complex WiFi but sometimes WiFi is signifi- setup, but go with something cantly faster. Other times you like the Engenius EUB-362 may have to go into town and EXT and a 9dBi external sit in a cafe to get online, while antenna. We have these also, on the odd occasion you have and they've worked surpris- to resign yourself to not getting ingly well. This is functionally on the net at all. But given very similar to the package offered by Colin and Sharon are currently back in the the right job, working from your boat West Marine, but can be had online for States fattening their cruising kitty, but we're these days is a very real possibility. And sure they'll be back 'out there' soon. around $60-70. It’s not nearly as power- while you lose some of the camaraderie ful as the 'professional grade' equipment, portant to have spare parts if those of working in an office with co-workers, but with the cellular system it isn’t often parts are important to you. A month or I'd exchange smog for a sea breeze, cube needed. And as mentioned earlier, we’ve so into the winter — and probably after walls for playful dolphins, and a coffee found WiFi to be disappointing. a sundowner or two — I picked up my machine for a palapa anyday. Like anything on the boat, it’s im- work computer by the lid, buckled the — colin honess

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September on the Bay is generally Spread, 'Knot Knotty' knifes through the slot. ing as a family create a bond not easily a month to remember. The screaming Insets (top to bottom), kickin' it in the cockpit; broken, it also teaches kids that you can grey breezes of August begin to mellow this beauty's flashing her baby blue at the Rock; have fun with the parental units. Take and warm, leaving the coast clear for making memories in front of the Golden Gate. along some of their friends and you'll racers, daysailors and migrating cruisers recitals, football games, the dreaded soon be known as the coolest 'rent in the alike. parent-teacher conference — they all 'hood. Of course, for many of us, it's also the conspire to rob you of your will to live, "I don't have the time," you may groan. month that kids go back to school, taking forget about sailing. Balderdash! If you have time to watch with them the opportunity for family time But the last thing you should do is Jon & Kate Plus 8, you have time to take aboard the boat. Soccer practice, ballet forget about sailing. Not only does sail- your boat out of its slip. Schedule one ALL PHOTOS LATITUDE / LADONNA LATITUDE PHOTOS ALL — SEPTEMBER REMEMBER— ?? EYE ON THE BAY

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night a week to turn off the tion drowns out all but the idiot box, pack some food, brightest stars, which makes and take the fam for an eve- identifying them a breeze. ning sail. • When the whining starts, Winds are generally calmer it's time to go in. You may be at that time of day and there having a ball tweaking the are fewer boats on the water. headsail and fiddling with the Official sunset in the Bay main, but always remember Area is after 7 p.m. through- this is a family outing. The out most of September, which last thing you want to do is means it will stay light until teach your kids that sailing about 8 p.m. — plenty of time is boring. for a quick spin. • Set up your boat for a quick getaway so the next time you're faced with a night If you've never sailed at night before, Smooth as 'Seasilk'. of soul-less TV, you can just jump aboard here are a few tips to keep in mind: assign everyone on board the duty of and go. • Bring plenty of warm clothes — even keeping a sharp eye out for other boats on the hottest days, temps drop quickly and commercial traffic — their lights can when the sun goes down. be tough to see against the backdrop of Finding time for family activities • Pack a picnic dinner, or grab some the City. Stress the importance of this after school begins can be a challenge, take-out on your way to the boat. Noth- activity without scaring the crew. Try but this is one that's worth the effort. ing can ruin a good time faster than a making a game out of it with younger Not only will you teach your kids about cranky teenager on the prowl for food. kids: "Who can find the most boats?" responsibility while having a good time, • If you suspect you won't be back • Keep a good star chart and red- but you'll create memories that last a before dusk, turn on your running lights lensed flashlight onboard. Light pollu- lifetime — or at least until Dancing with before you leave the dock. the Stars comes on. • As soon as the light begins to fade, — latitude 38/ladonna

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Big boats, small boats. Fast boats, slow boats. New boats, old boats. All sorts of boats turn up each year at the cided we should go. But I make all of the starting line of the annual Baja Ha-Ha key decisions otherwise, like where we rally — the 760-mile run from San Diego will store the toilet paper." to Cabo San Lucas. And the backgrounds of the event's 500 to 600 participants are Galatea — Island Packet 380 always as diverse as the boats they sail Doug & Cathy Hounshell, Berkeley on. Quote: "After 10 years of dreaming You'll be introduced to them here, about it, we're finally looking forward to and in two following installments in sailing our boat in warmer water." our October and November issues. As you'll learn, they all seem to yearn for Sally Lightfoot — Corsair 31 UC adventure and a change of pace from the Paul Martson, Ventura workaday world back home. Quote: "My crewman, Darren Doud, is Despite the lousy economy, there like me. He's been sailing in California seem to be as many boats as ever head- and elsewhere since childhood — includ- ing south this year. So many, in fact, ing weird places like New Calendonia." that we only have room to run abbrevi- ated profiles here, plus a few vignettes Trim — Del Rey 50 of crews we thought were particularly Ken Newell, Irvine interesting. Before the October 25 start, Noteworthy: Ken eventually hopes to however, you'll find full info on all en- do the Pacific Puddle Jump and dive on tries in a downloadable event program Beveridge Reef. at www.baja-haha.com. Here then (drum roll please) are mem- Moondance — Canadian Sailcraft 34 bers of the Baja Ha-Ha Class of 2009. Niels Frommann, Santa Clara ( Boats are listed in the order in which Quote: "My plan is to have no plan." they signed up.) Sabbatical — Mason 33 Natalie — Ericson 35 Mk I Bill Thompson & Claudia Cowen Ford Johnson, San Francisco Long Beach Noteworthy: The mold for this boat Noteworthy: This is a family effort: was salvaged from a landfill — where Bill's sister Janet Baker and her hus- it had been abandoned by Pearson band Paul will crew to the Cape. Yachts. never take her for granted." Norwegian Steam — Jason 34 Sirocco — J/130 Alan Westhagen & Sally King Gato Go — Kennex 445 Lee Pryor & Cathy Sweet, Oceanside Seattle, WA Craig Wiese, San Diego Quote: Lee: "It was my wife who de- Noteworthy: Built from a bare hull, Noteworthy: Craig's sailing resume Norwegian Steam is the includes a 5-year circumnavigation. Dolfin — Crealock 37 skipper's "fifth child." The Meanley family, San Diego Mykonos — Swan 44 "Want to get back to the real world," says William, Cuba Libre 3 — Myron & Marina Eisenzimmer "meet interesting fellow cruisers again and enjoy the won- Catalina-Morgan 440 San Francisco derful people Orlando Duran Noteworthy: This will be the couple's of Mexico." & Linda Richards fifth Ha-Ha aboard their Frers-designed Back in Marina del Rey sloop. 1987, he, his Quote: "We have 50 bot- wife Patricia tles of rum. Hope they last Pipe Dream IX — J/160 and their us to Mazatlan." Scott Piper & Tracy Nance then-eight- Miami, FL y e a r - o l d Laura — Bristol 41.1 Noteworthy: Scott undoubtedly has d a u g h t e r Michael & Laura Michel more ocean miles under his belt than Kelly did Richmond any other entrant. Having completed a two-year Quote: "Retire now and four circumnavigations aboard this boat, South Pa- work later." he was awarded the Cruising Club of cific circuit William, Tracy and Patricia are heading off again. America's Blue Water Medal this year. on this same SeaFox — Sabre 452 boat. Due to a late start, they had to bypass Mexico. So, Jim Hurst Siempre Sabado — Westsail 28 ironically, even though they've all been to exotic destina- & Randee Fowler Stephen & Lulu Yoder, Newport, OR tions like the Marquesas, Tonga and New Zealand, none Sausalito Quote: "We're hoping to be the small- of them has ever been south of Ensenada — and they live Quote: "SeaFox is fast, est boat in the fleet. No particular reason, in San Diego. comfortable and safe, but just because." They can't wait to do a bit of exploring in Mexican wa- like any lady you should ters this season. But, sadly, this cruise won't be a long one, due to commitments to the family's hardware biz. — HEADIN' SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Meshach — 45-ft custom trimaran The Temme family Nawiliwili, Kauai, HI Both Thor and Tanya have been sailing since Maya — LaFitte 44 their teen years, but their kids have got them beat: Rick Meyerhoff, Sausalito Noteworthy: Rick's done two previ- ous Ha-Has. Having learned from past problems, he's now better prepared than ever before.

Vento — Swan 391 The Lalovic family, San Francisco Quote: Ivan and Ursula say, "Our 2- year old deck swabbie, Ena, keeps things interesting."

Kaholo — J/40 Martin & Lisa Falk, Redondo Beach Quote: "We aren't retired, but we are tired of working!"

Like their parents, The Temme kids are getting an early start. Beach Access — Lagoon 380 cat Left: 'Meshach' blasts along on the open ocean. Glenn Twitchell, Newport Beach "Tristan, who's 6, and Sienna, who's 3, have been on Noteworthy: Glenn claims that Beach boats since before they where even born!" Access is the most improved Lagoon 380 "We have heard so many great stories about the on the West Coast. Ha-Ha," says Thor, "and thought it would be a great introduction to the cruising life for our kids." Theophilus — Voilier Grand Duc 41 They plan to spend a season in the Sea Of Cor- The Derrick family tez and along the Gold Coast aboard their custom San Francisco tri — which has unstayed carbon-fiber masts. After Noteworthy: Kiwi, Debbie and their that? "If we're still having fun, we will jump off to the seven-year-old daughter Alicestasia are South Pacific and beyond." eager to find other 'kid boats'. Braveheart — MacGregor PH 65 Bob Callaway & Al Gilmour Pleasant Harbor, WA Noteworthy: Bob, who normally The Brass Ring — Sunchaser 58 cat headed for the sunny latitudes of Mexico, singlehands Braveheart, plans to head Robert & Joanie Brass, Toledo, OR this boat has "kissed" bergies in Glacier to the South Pacific next spring. Noteworthy: Robert and Joanie spent Bay, Alaska. six years building this boat. From the Roksan — Crealock 34 beginning, their intention was to eventu- Virago — Catalina 470 Marvin J. Fritts, Whidbey Island, WA ally head south of the border. Paul Goss, Alameda Noteworthy: A Ha-Ha '06 vet, Marvin Noteworthy: Paul is lucky to have previously sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti. Stray Cat — Seawind 1000 cat an extremely supportive wife. She Guy & Carol Dean, San Francisco suggested that he take the boat Serenity — Tayana 52 DS Noteworthy: Guy's introduction to to Mexico for the winter while she Gordon & Sherry Cornett, Ventura sailing came in the eighth grade at a lo- continues to work full time back Why did Gordon and Sherry decide to join the cal lake through a parks and recreation home. Ha-Ha this year? " It was the one way to get rid of program. the squatters Nalu IV — Lapworth 48 (our kids) living Mai Pen Rai — Islander 36 Kent Miller, Los Angeles in our house." Noble Brown, Benicia Noteworthy: When owned — for Now both re- Quote: "Considering the age of the 27 years — by Jim and Diana Jessie, tired from med- crew, we need to find a good tequila drink Nalu IV circumnavigated twice. ical careers, that will mis well with our Geritol." they lear ned Reverence — Tayana 58 to sail aboard Astraea — Cheoy Lee 41 Jason Scott, San Pedro Lido 14s while Robert Moon, San Francisco Quote: "This here is the wildest at UC Irvine. Noteworthy: Robert learned to sail ride in the wilderness. . ." After explor- while a midshipman at Annapolis, com- ing Mexico for peting with the U.S. Naval Academy's Atlantis — Treworgy 34 a s e a s o n o r two, they plan team aboard Luders 42 yawls. Jim Jolly & Carolyn Wilson They're thankful to be cruising. San Diego, CA to hang a right Grace — Beneteau Oceanis 393 Noteworthy: The couple has lived and do the Pacific Puddle Jump, with an open- Paul & Judy Witzke, Portland, OR aboard and cruised for the past 13 ended timetable. Noteworthy: Although she's now years. Their advice: "Spend more time counting your blessings, and less time moaning about your mis- fortunes." BAJA HA-HA PROFILES, PT I

Mulan — Grand Soleil 39 The Karda/Parr family bake my bones and render my Vancouver, BC Bliss — Hylas 46 fat." "The most interesting thing about our entry," says Michael Chambers Cap'n Susan, "is that nobody believed we'd actually do & Danica Riconoscuito Celtic Song — this." Not surprising since she and husband Andrew Ensenada, Mexico Pacific Seacraft 42 had to take Noteworthy: Their Frers-designed John Berol, San Diego t h e i r t h r e e sloop was launched last January. Quote: "I'm thrilled to be en- kids, Jack, 11, joying the sea in the company Samuel, 9, and Rangatanga — Morgan 440 of those who love sailing." Max, 7, out of Allan & Allison Gabel school to do Port Channel Islands Worrall Wind — Nauticat 44 it — and they Noteworthy: The owners are both Russ & Roz Worrall plan to carry professional pilots. Emeryville on into the Noteworthy: Both Russ and South Pacific Last Resort — Catalina 470 Roz learned to sail back in after a stint of Richard & Sharon Drechsler 1970 via a Red Cross sailing sailing Mexi- Marina del Rey class while they were stationed can waters. Noteworthy: This boat is the flagship in Germany with U.S. armed We ' d s a y of the Sail Through Cancer Foundation forces. Cap'n Susan has an able-bodied crew to help t h i s h a p p y Armada of Hope. her sail 'Mulan' to distant landfalls. clan has been Hello World — Caliber 40 on the 'sailing fast track'. They started sailing only seven Sea Conquest — Morgan O/I 41 Christy Clement years ago, and they've thoroughly prepared Mulan for The Labarre family, Montreal, QC & Jason Anderson cruising since buying her just 18 months ago. Quote: Steve: "My wife Monique and Seattle, WA I love adventure and wish to share the Little Christian — Tayana 37 Noteworthy: Cap'n Christy grew up joy of sailing with our newborn son, Sa- Donald Murvine & sailing with her dad and got into rac- cha." Jacqueline Cavanaugh ing after college. Jason is a passionate Seattle, WA newcomer to the sport. Blue Dolphin — Bruce Roberts 58 Quote: Don: "I want to lie in the sun, Robert & Kathy Baldino

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Proximity — Swan 41 Rod Lamber & Elisabeth Lehmberg, San Francisco San Francisco for the count. Nothing is stopping me Quote: "We purchased this old ferro- Years ago, Rod and Elisabeth were living now!" cement boat intending to become live- in a tiny San Rafael apartment when she aboards, but soon realized that floating Journey — Beneteau Evasion 37 in a marina wasn't enough." The Luker-Freiberg family Tacoma, WA Thee Amazing Grace — Vector 39 Noteworthy: Parents Craig and Mela- David Bloom & Karin McGinley nie are eager to find playmates for sons Long Beach Jordon, 9, and Marcus, 7. Noteworthy: Thee Amazing Grace was built in 1979, commissioned in 1986, but Merry J — J/42 never sailed until 1996. Robert Moore, San Francisco Quote: " Time to get off the treadmill Delight — Hunter 36 for a total change of lifestyle. Albert Miller, Sacramento Quote: "Life is a journey. If you get Nipigon — Norseman 447 cracked eggs, make an exquisite om- Denny Thompson & Mike Irvine elet." Friday Harbor, WA Noteworthy: Denny has previously Peregrine — Fuji 45 done three Atlantic crossings. From liveaboards to world cruisers. . . Larry & Margaret Zabel San Francisco said, "You know, this place is so small, we The Answer — Ericson 38 Quote: "There is no time like the pres- may as well live on a boat." The idea stuck, Robert Haley & Ray Thielen ent to start living your dream." and they bought this solid, S&S-designed Richmond sloop. Initially, they had no plans to cruise. Quote: Cap'n Robert, who's a pipe Free Spirit — Islander Freeport 36 "But soon," they say, "we knew that we welder by trade, says, "It only took David Nieuwstad, Santa Cruz must." The old dreams of their youth came 6,325,000 welds to get to this point. I Quote: "Both the boat and the skipper back to them. If all goes well, they may can't wait!" are getting older, but are not yet down circumnavigate.

Page 122 • Latitude 38 • September, 2009 September, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 123 BAJA HA-HA PROFILES, PT I Risk Taker — Catalina 38 Duane Rawson & Christine Anderson San Francisco Quote: "We have been threatening to retire and go Avalon — Catalina 42 Mk II start of another great adventure!" cruising," explains Duane. "The ecomony pushed us out Phil & Katie Habegger the door." Be- Marina del Rey Lovely Lady — Hallberg-Rassy 46 fore the down- Quote: "It's time to cut the Rose Loper & Jani Way, Seattle, WA turn, he made docklines. We've both just re- Noteworthy: Cap'n Rose ordered this his money as tired, and all the stars are in boat from the factory to celebrate her a contractor. alignment for us." 50th birthday in '98. U n l i k e those in the Rhino — Westsail 32 Callisto — Amel 54 fleet who are Roger Hedrick, Jr. Michael & Ann Last lifelong sail- Dana Point St. Helier, Jersey, UK ors, Duane Quote: "I built the Rhino Noteworthy: Michael sailed this boat got interested from a bare hull for this very from France. He and Ann will eventually in the sport adventure. She' a consumate head into the Pacific and beyond. o n l y n i n e cruiser — 10 tons of fun and y e a r s a g o , security." Wind Child — Beneteau First 36s7 'Risk Taker' has been thoroughly stress-tested and Chris- Rudolf Heessels, Sequim, WA by granddaughters, Cassie & Brianna. tine jumped Blackdragon — Catalina 34 Noteworthy: This boat flies a hot pink in back in '05. Over the years they've honed their skills Steve & Tracey Dolling spinnaker that can be seen for miles. in both local and foreign waters — including Croatia Vancouver, BC and Ireland. After a stint in Mexico, they may take their Noteworthy: Steve says Trac- Delphis — Cal 39 S&S-designed sloop to the Caribbean. ey started sailing "at birth." He Peter Greengrass, Calgary, AB claims he married her partly be- Noteworthy: Peter's 29-year-old son Sea Bear — C&C Landfall 39 cause her dad had a sailboat. Joshua will crew to the Cape, where Harold & JC Miller, Alameda his wife will re-join the boat for further Quote: "This will be a major, manda- Lady J — Beneteau 393 cruising. tory attitude adjustment. A chance to Steve & Rita Hirsh test our skill set against real world chal- San Diego/Everett, WA Formula Won — Beneteau 473 lenges." Quote: "We're looking forward to the Jim Schmid & Bill Peavey, San Diego

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Equinox — Brewer 30 Tom & Mary Ellen Ybarrola, San Diego Noteworthy: While they cruise, Jim Believe it or not, this is the third boat again this year!" and Bill intend to continue fundraising Tom and Mary Ellen have built together for their favorite charities. — and they're still in love! They began con- Teal Sea — CT 54 Craig & Debbie Schroeder Jarana — J/42 Long Beach Bill Cuffel & Kathy Kelly Noteworthy: After cruising Central Seattle, WA America, Craig and Debbie plan to tran- Quote: "Beats working — at least we sit the Panama Canal and head up to hope so." Belize.

Rocinante — Passport 40 Happy Nest — Beneteau 46 Larry & Vicky Byers, Seattle, WA David & Joy Robbins, Longmont, CO Quote: "The fruit is on the end of the Noteworthy: Three years ago David limb. You've got to go out there to get and Joy "jumped into sailing with both it." feet." They have now retired, sold their house and hope to eventually cruise the Rockstar — C&C Landfall 43 South Pacific. Jeff & Amber Lim, Vancouver, BC The boatbuilding's over. Time to head south. Noteworthy: Unless the grandparents Aquila — Islander Freeport 36 volunteer to fly Jeff and Amber's two- struction of Equinox in 2000 and launched Michael Rafferty & Diana Niztch year-old to Cabo, he may be along as her in '07. "She has a foam core with bi- San Diego 'crew'. directional fiberglass skins laid up with Noteworthy: Their 'must see' list in- epoxy," they explain. cludes the islands of French Polynesia Nirvana — Irwin 44 Their previous effort was a 28-footer de- and Thailand's Ko Sumoi. Robert & Sherry Davis, Shell Beach signed by the late Carl Schumacher, which Quote: "When we did the Ha-Ha last they raced often and occasionally trailered Evergreen — Liberty 458 year our 'to do list' was longer than the to Mexico. On this trip their plan is to spend Dennis & Carol Morrison boat, but we went anyway and had a a season seeing more of mainland Mexico. Alameda great experience. We can't wait to go After that, "Quien sabe?" Noteworthy: They will cruise Mexico

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Rotkat, Lidgard 43 cat Arjan Bok, Emeryville Having witnessed the beginning phase of Rotkat's construction, we were thrilled when Arjan finished and until hurricane season, then head Echo — Islander Freeport 41 home to replenish the cruising Michael Bereznai kitty, and start again in the fall. Beaverton, OR Noteworthy: In keeping with Interlude — Catalina 36 his philosophy that "warmer and Mike Joyce, Alameda farther is better," Michael hopes Noteworthy: Mike's plan is to to eventually reach Borneo, Indo- continue on to La Paz and com- nesia and the Phillipines for some muter-cruise for the winter. diving.

Liberty — Catalina 42 Barry & Carol Carrigan We'll take a breather here, Scottsdale, AZ The 'Rotkat' crew have a sweet ride for the trip south. and pick up where we left off next Noteworthy: Barry first learned launched her in the summer of '06 — after about a million month. If reading about all these to sail in 1954, Alice in 1973. hours of hard labor. But we're even more thrilled that he lucky souls makes you eager to and Debbie are heading south this year with the Ha-Ha throw off your own docklines, we Alika — Challenger 32 fleet. Designed by Austrailian Garry Lidgard, with design say, "Do it!" There's still time to Rory & Cheryl Kremer input from Arjan, Rotkat is one of the best-looking cats sign up before the September 10 Monterey around. And she'll be a whole lot more comfortable to deadline. Noteworthy: Although Cheryl cruise than the Newport 33 Tiger Beetle that Arjan and If you need crew — or are a started sailing only a year ago, friends took south in the 2000 Ha-Ha. Debbie took a pass potential crewmember looking for Rory is an old pro. From '99 to '04 on that trip, but she's aboard and eager this time. a ride — we urge you to sign up he did a solo circumnavigation on on our online Crew List at www. a steel Spray replica. Plus, he's Ansa — Cooper 416 latitude38.com, and show up at the Sep- done nearly 50 solo and crewed deliver- David Bereznai & Terry Downs tember 9 Crew List Party at Alameda's ies from Hawaii to the mainland U.S., San Francisco Encinal YC (6-9 p.m.) Canada or Alaska. Quote: "No comment." — latitude/andy

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Sal was the last person I would have expected to see in a kayak. And never in my wildest dreams did I imagine carried the board up to the beach. There that he would paddle all the way to this was no centerboard, but that skeg was an island. But as I walked down the trail to impressively long, thin piece of carbon. get closer to the beach, I confirmed that "One of the boats from the sailing club it was, in fact, my friend Sal Minella, is bringing my gear," she explained. "I owner of a well-known upscale restau- left, like, an hour after them but I passed rant, climbing out of a sea kayak. Sal is them just before I got here." a confirmed powerboater — one of a very Lee apparently had never met Sal, so few in my yacht club — and his boat is I made the formal introduction. one of the largest boats in the marina. "You're the guy with the OPEC Spe- "Like my new ride?" he said as he slid cial!" she said. "Awesome boat," his boat up to the high water mark. "Not any more — now I just have this "It's beautiful," I responded, although kayak." to me every kayak looks the same as "Does Cash for Clunkers include any other, unless it's one of those strip- big powerboats?" she asked. "Too bad planked varnished works of art that they had to crush your old boat, but should never be allowed anywhere near a at least it's off the road. What a great gravelly beach. "But Sal," I said, "I didn't program!" notice your boat in the anchorage, or at "No, no, no. My cardiologist made me the docks when we pulled in — and it's do it. He ordered me to start exercising. I pretty hard to miss. Are you anchored hate gyms, and my imagination is much over on the east side?" too vivid to relax on a bicycle, so here I "Guess again," he said proudly. "I am with a kayak. I've been out every day paddled here from my slip near the yacht for a month, and I'm already down 10 club!" pounds! All thanks to Dr. Bocks." This didn't make sense. It was after 6 "Doc Bocks is in our yacht club, too," p.m., the last ferry had already left the I explained to Lee. "And he's been after island, and even we yachties would have me to do the same, but I'm to be back on our boats and away from not about to sell my boat, the docks by sunset. He would never and I don't really have a make it home before dark. good place to store a kayak. Pinole "But how are you going to . . . ." Where are you keeping Pt. McNears "I'm camping here for the night," Sal yours, Sal? It must be an Beach explained before I could finish asking. awful schlepp bringing it "Not alone, mind you. There's a big group down to the marina every on the way. I started early because I'm day." still new at this, but I made excellent "Oh, I still have the ma- Pt. San time. It's the first leg of a week-long so- rina berth," he said as he Pablo journ around the Bay. popped a waterproof rubber "Sounds ambitious," I said. "But what hatch off his kayak's aft about your big boat? You know, the one deck and pulled out bags my friend Lee always calls the OPEC of camping gear. "The 'yak Richmond Special?" lives on a little floating plat- form, and there's a locker

for the paddle and PFD. I Brooks s if the mere mention of her name still have to decide how to Isl. A Tiburon had conjured her from thin air, Lee fill up the rest of the space. Richardson Helm sailed into view on a windsurfer. Maybe a pontoon boat for Bay Angel Sal waved her to the least rocky landing barbecues, and storage for Isl. spot. She had run out of wind close to more water toys." the island, and had to pump the sail to "I vote for a pontoon propel the board the last few hundred boat with a hot tub," sug- The route of the 2009 Bay Access Sojourn, extended cruising for feet. gested Lee. "But the marina all beachable sail and muscle-powered small craft, October 2-8 "Max!" Lee hailed as she hopped off should totally be adding (membership required). See www.BayAccess.org for updates. into waist-deep water. "Imagine, like, kayak and dinghy racks in the park- a boat from Lee's club. running into you here at Kayak Camp!" ing lot. Maybe even put storage racks "Oh good, my gear is here," Lee ob- "I'm tied up dockside in the cove," on floats in some of the empty berths. served. I explained. "Why did you jump off all When you think of how many kayaks or Lee then introduced us to Helena the way out there when you could have windsurfers can fit in one parking space, Handbasket, an economics professor sailed right to the beach?" it should be a no-brainer." who, as we were to learn, had once done "Don't want to ding the skeg," she Meanwhile a small sailboat coasted some consulting on marina development informed me. "They're expensive." to the beach, grinding to a hard stop as projects. Everything became clear when she the bow hit the gravel. I could tell it was "Marina operators love dry stacks,"

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'Trail Riders' will sail and paddle their way around the Bay's Water Trail this fall, with The party had begun. Tents were stops at Angel Island, McNears Beach, Pi- pitched and barbecues were fired up. nole Point, San Pablo YC, and Richmond. Prodigious amounts of food were pro- duced, although it was never clear to me where everything had been stowed. Roxanne filled me in on what this event was all about. "Our group is called Bay Access -— we advocate for the Water Trail, and our main goal is to develop and preserve access points for all kinds of hand-launched non-motorized small craft, and to make extended beach camp- ing possible again." "I used to do this as a teenager back east," recalled Sal, "Back in the day, you could beach your boat and camp on just about any deserted beach. No problem at all. But here on the Bay . . . ." "There are two big problems our group is trying to solve," explained Roxanne. "First, we need places where people can camp without getting arrested. And sec- ond, we need launch sites where we can leave our cars for a week without their getting towed." "This island seems to work out well for your group," I said. "Only if you can, like, make reserva- tions months in advance," noted Lee. "If cruising the Bay in a kayak or windsurfer or small sailboat is ever go- ing to become common," said Helena, "we will need legal overnight venues with sail-in or paddle-in access, no reserva- tions required." "Locals never agree to new campsites," said Sal. "Local security and safety risk or something." "Oh man, are they ever wrong," said MAX EBB an older paddler walking by with a very long, very narrow, and apparently very she informed us after her boat was boats of all types will be a much bigger light kayak balanced on his head. He had secure and the discussion turned back segment of the market, and demand for long hair and a tie-dyed shirt. to kayak storage. "And even for wet on-site storage will be strong." "This is Ellis Dee," Roxanne said to berthing, it's well known that a lot of Fortunately Helena had only two introduce him. "Professional paddler. small boats generate more revenue per hands, and the economics lesson was cut Just back from paddling from the San square foot than a few big berths. But short when a gaggle of at least a dozen Juan Islands to the Sea of Cortez." in the current climate, they don't want more sea kayaks paddled around the "How long in each area?" I asked. to build facilities for any boats under 35 point. Their leader was another sailor "No, we paddled from the San Juans feet long. Which is very shortsighted, if I recognized, Roxanne Scholes. Appar- to La Paz. A really cool trip, you should you look at the trends in urban housing. ently she too had switched to human do it. But yeah, a managed campsite is Fewer people who live close to the Bay propulsion this trip. much safer than a deserted park, even will have garages or driveways for storing The next wave to assault the beach in daylight." trailerable boats." was a fleet of dinghies from Lee's univer- "So you think the demand for small sity sailing club. They were a little less berths will come back?" I asked. experienced at beach camping, and had "You know, I'm surprised how old "It might," said Helena. "The car of the much more gear on board. most of these paddlers are," I said after future will not be able to tow a trailer." More assorted small craft arrived. Ellis had walked away. "The sailors are "It might not even be able to hold a There was a six-person outrigger and a the younger group. Somehow I would kayak on roof racks without being blown couple of singles from the canoe club. have expected it to be the other way off the road," I surmised. There was a whaleboat with ten rowers. around." "On the one hand," said Helena, "boat- There was Doc Bocks on his Laser, who, Roxanne thought for a minute. "We ing activity may continue to decrease even as I helped him pull his boat onto are mostly boomers," she admitted. "Ex- across the board. On the other hand, the beach, scolded me again for not being cept for Jen Ecks, our liaison with the smaller sailboats and hand-launched on a regular exercise program. Bay Trail. She's in her forties."

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"I remember reading about this Water "But you will all have to become Trail thing when the legislation was be- Lee explained the rest of the group's members of Bay Access to be in on the ing discussed a few years ago," I said. "Is itinerary. They would spend two nights at campsite," said Roxanne. "Insurance, the trail a done deal?" Kayak Camp, then hit four more camp- you know." "The legislation passed, but so far sites, yacht clubs and marinas over the "Sure, sure," I said. "How much?" the only funding has been for planning. next five days. One check and some waiver forms And you'd be surprised how much op- "Last year some of the stops were at later, and I was a member with a camp- position we get from so-called environ- waterfront hotels," said Ellis. "Kind of a ing reservation on the island. I made it mental groups," Roxanne sighed. "They bummer, man, not being able to camp back to the dock just as the sun was don't realize how much they are working outside." setting, told the ranger I was with Bay against their own goals when they object "It's urban cruising," said Roxanne. Access for the night, and brought the to access points for non-motorized boats "Bring your paddle and your plastic." rest of my crew over to Kayak Camp. near natural shorelines. They don't understand how effectively it builds a constituency for the habitats we're all Suddenly I remembered that my The ground wasn't as soft as our trying to protect," boat and the rest of my crew were still berth cushions, but the company was "Right," said Ellis, after putting his at the dock over on the other side of the as interesting as it ever gets. boat where he wanted it. "You can't put island, and park rules required that we And the highlight of the evening was anyone in a kayak without turning them vacate by sunset. a peek into the secret shoreside recre- into a birder." "Maybe not," said Lee. "The park now ations of windsurfers and dinghy sailors: "Happened to me," said Sal, reach- lets boats stay at the dock overnight, if The fireside "wetsuit striptease," wherein ing into one of his packs. "See, here's the crew has a reserved campsite on the sailors put on amazingly erotic perfor- my binocs and my bird book. I never go island." mances while stripping from wetsuit paddling without them. And my Audu- "I'm sure we can find tent space for to swimsuit. It was PG-rated, but just bon card. But I'm no tree hugger. My old you," said Ellis. "Heck, I won't even use barely. powerboat used to take on a thousand my tent, unless it rains." It was almost enough to make me gallons of diesel every time I pulled up think seriously about trading down. to the gas dock." — max ebb

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While there weren't the one-after-the-other national championships of August '08, last month was plenty full of top-quality events. Two in their sophomore iterations were Golden Gate YC's Inter-YC Challenge and the Sarcoma Cup, both of which grew in size and scope. We also check in with the YRA Second-Half Opener, and the harrowing tale of Savage Beauty. Don't miss a write-up of the LongPac, plus a look at the Santa Barbara King Harbor Race. We have a quick look at local IRC racing and the first-everKiteboard- ing Worlds. On the championship side of things, there are snapshots of the 505 North Americans, plus the Columbia 5.5 Meter and Santana 22 Nationals. Enjoy!

Inter-Yacht Club Challenge Tulloch nailed the start and took con- In its second installment, the Golden trol of the match on the first beat. But Gate YC's Inter-Yacht Club Challenge for a missed layline eroded St.FYC's ad- the Golden Gate Cup drew a high-caliber vantage, allowing Perkins to sneak by field for the three days of match racing and ultimately take the first race. For sailed in 1D35s on the Cityfront July race two, Perkins and Tulloch got into a 23-26. With BMW Oracle Racing CFO heated battle in the pre-start, using the Chris Perkins at the helm and spokes- committee boat as a pick. But this time man Tom Ehman backing him up on Perkins and Ehman nailed the start and tactics, Golden Gate YC won the final by never looked back. In the petit final, San a 2-0 count over St. Francis YC's Genny Diego YC beat Berkeley YC 2-0. Tulloch and Russ Silvestri — winners of The pro-am event brought out some the four-round robin qualifier despite an impressive talent: Noel "Nitro" Drennan, incident that left their boat with a broken Andrew “Meat” Taylor, Shawn Bennett, spinnaker pole. Holt Condon, Alex and Brian Camet "They were penalized for the collision," among others. With on-the-water judg- Perkins said. "It started as a starboard, ing and the use of the 1D35s, which windward/leeward before they spun us are much higher-performing than most onto port, which awarded the race to us. other match race boats, the event was At the Rule 14 hearing after racing it was far bigger in scope than its four-boat concluded that there was nothing they fleet and a welcome addition to the Bay's could have done to avoid the collision racing calendar. with us or the RC boat — they hit both all on their own — so they were not penal- INTER-YACHT CLUB CHALLENGE 7/23-26 ELLEN HOKE ized any further than in the race. They Final — Golden Gate YC, Chris Perkins def. St. had to get their checkbook out and fix Francis YC, Genny Tulloch, 2-0; Petit Final — San our boat, their boat including a new pole, Diego YC, Brian Camet def. Berkeley YC, Alex Farell, 2-0. (4 teams) Complete results at www.ggyc.org — successfully evading a flood that was pushing against the fleet at more YRA Second-Half than four knots — during the Saturday Opener afternoon race to Pt. Bonita. The next Over 110 boats thing they knew, Lymberg and his showed up for the crew — Jesse Repp, Jeff Bruton, Matt YRA Second Half- Nguyen, and Xenon Herrmann — were Opener July 25-26. stuck, their 7.5-ft-deep keel bulb firmly Hosted by Encinal wedged into a submerged rock pile just YC, the event brought west of the second of two promontories ELLEN HOKE out the Bay's hard- to the west of Kirby Cove. Buffeted by core following for the the surge from the south swell that had second installment produced epic surfing conditions up and The victorious Golden Gate YC team — Back row from left, trimmer Bryan down the coast, the crew set to work Edwards, mastman John Perkins, main trimmer Noel Drennan and tactician of the popular Party trying to free the boat. Tom Ehman. Front row, from left: bowman James Byers, trimmer Kurt Wessel, Circuit. The racers pitman Andrew Taylor; pit assist Lindsay Cohen, helmsman Chris Perkins who showed up were “We were constantly keeping an eye and Commodore Marcus Young. greeted with both a on the boats in front of us, to see how healthy breeze and far inside they were going,” said Lym- and the RC boat. We never understood plenty of current — the latter being in- berg, a Singlehanded Sailing Society the Rule 14 hearing conclusion because directly responsible for one of the more member who, in his 15 years of racing, all they had to do was tack away to avoid dramatic episodes of the season so far. has “four or five” SHF races under his hitting us and the parked RC boat, but One moment, John Lymberg’s Fly- belt — including this year’s aboard it didn't really didn't matter to us." ing Tiger 10 Meter Savage Beauty was Savage Beauty. “From past experience In the first race of Sunday's final, short-tacking up the Marin Headlands I’ve always known the area to be pretty

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photographer Peter Lyons was next on the scene. He took a line from the stricken vessel and tried to tow it off the rocks with his RIB. Just as Lyons took up tension on the tow line, a set came through and rocked Savage Beauty, snapping the tow line. Next to arrive was Richmond YC member Chris Longaker — aboard his Express 34 Two Scoops — who stopped racing and called the Coast Guard. Longaker said he had to dodge passing racers to reach Savage Beauty after watching “at least a dozen boats sail past.” Meanwhile, Lymberg had turned on his handheld VHF to monitor the radio traffic. In what Lymberg estimates was 15-20 minutes, the Marin County Sher- iff’s Department RIB was on the scene; before long, they were removing the crew from the boat in multiple passes. “They had to wait for the right mo- ments,” Lymberg said. “They’d come in and pick up one or two of us, and then they’d have to go back out and wait for a set to pass before coming back in.” With all five sailors safely aboard the MCSD’s RIB, the attention turned to the boat — which was still stuck on the rocks but otherwise intact, sitting proud, and largely upright, on its keel. “We were very impressed,” Lymberg said. “We’d been monitoring the situa- tion down below while trying to save the boat, and there hadn’t been any water coming in anywhere. The Sheriff’s depu- ties asked us if we wanted to contact a salvage company.” Lymberg called Vessel Assist, and as he wasn’t a member, he was required to provide a credit card number up front. Golden Gate YC and St. Francis YC get all tangled out of here.’” “I was taken aback by the cost,” he said. up at the Inter-Yacht Club Challenge. The event fea- The boat is equipped with an inboard “They told me it would be $5,000. But tured all the trappings of a top-flight match racing well for the boat’s outboard motor, sealed at that point the boat wasn’t getting regatta: top-flight sailors, on-the-water judging, by a sliding ‘door’ that fits flush with the pounded on the shore, and looked as if and some unredeemed damage deposits . . . hull. The door, which he said functions it could be salvaged. I just felt like, ‘We’ve perfectly when the boat is afloat, had no got to try this.’” deep. None of us felt like we were going interest in cooperating. Lymberg said he hadn’t realized that extremely close or that any of the other “One of our experienced crew was Vessel Assist would be coming from Al- boats were either.” trying to get the door open, but it was ameda. After what he estimates to have Lymberg said Savage Beauty found jammed,” he said. “I was finally able to been more than an hour the salvage boat the rock while in the process of tacking get the motor down and we tried motor- hadn’t shown up yet. In the meantime, out from the shore, in breeze ranging ing off in reverse — it felt like we were the San Francisco Police Department from 9 to 14 knots. getting somewhere. Then we realized had arrived, as had one of the Coast “We immediately tried to save our the bulb was scraping up against a rock Guard’s 47-ft motor lifeboats — neither boat and get out of there,” he said. “Hit- shelf. All of a sudden, we heard a shriek- could safely get close enough to pull the ting the rock swung us back hard in the ing sound, the motor stopped and we boat off the rocks. But the rising tide and other direction. Our sails were eased realized the prop was wrapped-up.” another set of waves came through, lift- because we had been in the process of A passing small fishing boat with ing the boat off its impromptu stand and tacking. Just as we started trying to free an off-duty Marin County Sheriff’s washing it into the rocky shoreline. the boat, a wave set came through and deputy aboard saw Savage Beauty be- “The boat started bobbing free, and I started rocking the boat back and forth; ing thrashed around on the rocks. The thought maybe we could get it,” he said. it made it impossible to get any shape in deputy immediately called his colleagues “But then it crashed into the cliffs — the our sails. So we quickly said, ‘Forget the at the department’s marine patrol, which rig was scraping on them — and I knew sails — let’s turn the motor on and get responded quickly. In the meantime, it was over.”

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Scenes from the YRA second-half opener: clockwise from top left — 'Jeannette' rolls upwind, leads-in and lookin' good; Peter Stoneberg's Formula 40 'Shadow'; these sailors even had time to wave; now that's a quarter wave to surf; the raging flood forced the fleet to seek relief wherever it could be found; 'Twisted' grinds upwind ; the flood on the buoy; when the days were done it was time to hit Encinal YC for some party time.

In addition to the boat, Lymberg shoe life ring and sympathetic campers The following Monday, Lymberg’s said he was upset about the crew losing who treated the wet and weary sailors credit card was charged $3,000 by Ves- personal effects. Nguyen had a set of — still in their sailing gear — to a cold sel Assist. After a quick phone call to a keys in his bag for which he had neither beer and ride back up to the campground company respresentative who Lymberg copies and nor a way to get an alternate entrance. As luck would have it, the fol- described as “very helpful,” the charge set quickly. So after being dropped off at lowing day, fishermen combing through was reduced to the company’s hourly South Beach Marina, sailor Lance Berc the debris field found Nguyen’s bag and rate for the two hours they spent re- drove the crew over to Kirby Cove to called the Coast Guard, who returned sponding, and Lymberg said he ended comb the remains of the day, where they it to him. “He was ecstatic,” Lymberg up paying only $500. found only a few PFDs, the boat’s horse- said. Reflecting on the incident, he said the

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fact that no one was hurt is attributable water and then been safely rescued ance company was fantastic,” Lymberg to those who came to the rescue. without getting seriously hurt. We all said. “My claims agent was understand- “The Marin Sheriffs did an outstand- need to be reminded that time is — and ing regarding the accident, and very ing job,” he said. “They deserve a lot of should always be assumed to be — of pleasant to deal with. All he wanted was credit, as well as the SFPD and Coast the essence. This could have been a real a fair market value for the boat so the Guard. We really appreciate the heroic human tragedy.” company could cut a check, which ar- effort by Peter Lyons, and Two Scoops In the ensuing month, L ymberg rived within days of them receiving that for standing by.” — who told us after the incident that info. As far as replacing the boat. . . all Two Scoops owner Longaker said he hoped to get another Flying Tiger to I’ll say is that I am actively working on he definitely felt he’d learned a lesson. replace Savage Beauty — has already that, and it could be sooner, rather than “The boat was no longer a safe or stable made great strides toward getting back later.” platform,” Longaker said. “There’s no on the race course. For complete result from the week- way [the crew] could have gone in the “I am happy to report that my insur- end's racing, visit www.yra.org.

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LongPac A cutoff low that produced breezy, spring-like conditions over Southern ish 2,120 miles later in “Bali Hai” – Ha- California had the opposite effect for the nalei Bay on the island of Kauai. 25 boats that started the Singlehanded Reading from the draft of the Race Sailing Society's Great Pacific Longitude Rules and Conditions: Race. 'The Singlehanded TransPac has a rich "It's brutal out there," said Race Chair history, spanning over thirty-two years. Ruben Gabriel. The Race’s perpetual trophies bear the Eight boats were having such a slow names of many well-known U.S. and time that they called it quits before international sailors.' finishing the course, which is rated at I’ll add, names including the late Steve 400 miles. The remainder put in plenty Fossett, Stan Honey, Bruce Schwab, Skip of time to get back to the Bay. Elapsed Allan, John Guzzwell and the late Mark time winner Jeff Lebesch's Hammerhead Rudiger. But what makes this race so 54 trimaran Hecla was the fastest back great are the names of all the other sail- from 126°40' West, the line the boats are ors most people out there haven’t heard required to touch at any point north-to- of. People like Jim Kellam and Jeanne south before turning for home. Single- Socrates, who after reaching Kauai in hander Mark Deppe's J/120 Alchera was the Singlehanded TransPac went on to the first monohull home. quietly sail around the world, solo. This

As the LongPac is a qualifier for next has been, and hopefully always will be WWW.MARINEMEDIAALLIANCE.COM PETER LYONS/ summer's Singlehanded TransPac, we an ocean race for the rest of us. thought this would be a good time to An informal interest poll has been pass on the published announcement for started on the SSS on-line bulletin board it, and a note from Race Co-Chair Bob and the rules committee is well on its Johnston: way to finalizing the rules, including the Farlane; 3) Alchera, J/120, Mark Deppe. (8 boats) "Now that LongPac 2009 is “in the equipment requirements for the race. SINGLEHANDED 2 — 1) Bar-ba-loot, Moore books,” it’s time for that next great SSS If you’re thinking about racing you 24, Andy Hamilton; 2) Bandicoot, Wyliecat 30, Al tradition. Of course what I’m talking about need to get serious about preparing your Germain; 3) TAZ!!, Express 27, George Lythcott. is the biennial on-line argument over boat and if you haven’t done it already, (7 boats) whether SSB’s or sat phones are better sailing your qualifier. Finally, I’ll be work- DOUBLEHANDED 1 — 1) Ohana, Bene- for checking in offshore! This debate has ing on the seminar schedule shortly." teau 45f5, Steve Hocking/Marika Edler; 2) Trunk already started, and somewhere in the We were unable to include the results Monkey, Farr 30, Jody and Skip McCormack. (4 boats) middle of it there will be a little sailboat from the Society's August 22-23 Rich- DOUBLEHANDED 2 — 1) Nancy, Wyliecat 30, race to Hawaii . . . mond-South Beach Race, so make sure Pat Broderick/Michael Andrews; 2) Great White, Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m pleased to check www.sfbaysss.org for those plus Express 27, Rachel Fogel/Patrick Lewis; 3) Elise, to formally announce the running of info on the '10 Singlehanded TransPac. Express 27, Nathalie Criou/Heather Bowers. (5 the Seventeenth Biennial Singlehanded boats) TransPacific Yacht Race. LONGPAC (7/29-8/4) MULTIHULL — 1) Hecla, Hammerhead 54, Jeff The race will start on Saturday, June SINGLEHANDED 1 — 1) Green Buffalo, Cal Lebesch. (2 boats) 19th, 2010 at the Corinthian YC and fin- 40, Jim Quanci; 2) Tiger Beetle, N/M 45, Rob Mac- OVERALL — 1) Hecla; 2) Green Buffalo; 3) Elise; 4) Ohana; 5) Alchera; 6) Coyote, Beneteau What the LongPac lacked in breeze, it made up for in wildlife — at least for Jim Quanci and his Cal First 42, Steve Hill; 7) Nancy; 8) Trunk Monkey; 9) 40 'Green Buffalo'. A strange cutoff low produced a drifter for the fleet this year. Outsider, Azzura 310, Greg Nelsen; 10) Redsky, Olson 34, Brian Boschma. (26 boats)

Sarcoma Cup Richmond YC and Beat Sarcoma teamed up August 22-23 to hold the second annual Sarcoma Cup. As of this writing the final numbers on how many dollars were raised weren't yet avail- able, with donations still rolling in, but the near 75-boat turn-out had to bode well for the effort to double the $18,000 raised in last year's event for sarcoma research. "We applied a lot of learning from last year and incorporated feedback from participants," said founder Nathalie Criou. "It's a very young event so there's COURTESY GREEN BUFFALO COURTESY definitely a lot we can improve on! What

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kins, 6 points; 2) Wile E Coyote, Dan Pruzan, 9; 3) Get Happy!!, Brendan Busch, 9. (10 boats) WYLIE WABBIT — 1) Kwazy, Colin Moore, 5 points; 2) Mr. McGregor, Kim Desenberg, 9; 3) Ke- ala, Ron Tostenson, 10. (6 boats) ETCHELLS — 1) Agent Smith, Jim Gregory, 4 points; 2) 530, Jeff Wayne, 11; 3) Cougar, Ethan Doyle, 12. (14 boats) BENETEAU 36.7 — 1) Mistra, Ed Durbin, 3 points; 2) Ay Caliente!, Aaron Kennedy, 6; 3) Buf- flehead, Stuart Scott, 9. (3 boats) OPEN 5.70 — 1) Boracic, Michael Gough, 3 pints; 2) Semi-Aquatic, Jerome Sammarcelli, 6; 2) Demonic, Nicolas Vale, 10. (5 boats)

ERIK SIMONSON/ WWWMARINEMEDIAALLIANCE.COM ARIAD-MERCK CRUISING — 1) Kooyah, Donald Farquharson, 4 points; 2) Native, Adam one-woman crew were Gambel, 7. (2 boats) able to right it, but as PHRF B — 1) Twisted, Farr 40, Mike DeVr- soon as the sails loaded ies/Tony Pohl, 4 points; 2) N/N, Farr 36 OD, Mark up, it took off sailing on its Howe, 8; 3) J/World, J/120, John Cabrall, 8. (6 own. In no time the flood boats) pushed the soggy crew to PHRF C —1) Hoot, Olson 30, Andy Macfie, 4 Alcatraz, where one of the points; 2) Dragonsong, Olson 30, Sam McFad- den, 9 points; 3) UFO, Ultimate 20, Trent Watkins, men was able to safely 10. (7 boats) scale the seawall. The oth- PHRF D — 1) Woof, J/24, Wally Whittier, 4 ers were soon rescued by points; 2) Windlfower, Santana 30, Bill and Pattie the Protector Escapade, O'Connor, 5. (2 boats) whose crew then chased down the Viper, which SUNDAY PURSUIT RACE — 1) Shadow, Formula was eventually towed in 40, Peter Stoneberg; 2) Get Happy!!; 3) Witchy Nearly 75 boats showed up at Richmond YC safely, albeit with a broken Woman; 4) J/World; 5) Bufflehead; 6) Light'n Up, August 22-23 to race for the Sarcoma Cup and topmast. Express 27, Karl Gillette; 7) Wetsu, Express 27, raise big $$$ for sarcoma research. Phil Krasner; 8) Ay Caliente!; 9) El Raton, Express For more information on the regatta 27, Ray Lotto; 10) Wile E Coyote. (32 boats) we can say at this point with certainty and the fundraising, visit www.beatsar- Complete results: www.richmondyc.org is: we received $20,000 in cash sponsor- coma.org. ship — over twice the amount from last Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race year — and all the prizes, awards, plus SARCOMA CUP (8/22-23) Afterburner, Bill Gibb's Ventura-based most of the food donated, so our cost J/105 — 1) Arbitrage, Bruce Stone, 14 points; 52-ft Bladerunner catamaran, used idyl- 2) Blackhawk, Scooter Simmons, 22; 3) Mojo, Jeff was either lower, or in line with last year, Litfin/John Case, 23. (19 boats) lic catamaran sailing conditions to set even though we were able to offer more EXPRESS 27 — 1) Witchy Woman, Tom Jen- a new course record of 5h, 37m during things like fruits, dessert, massages and July 31's 81-mile race from Santa Bar- 2 different types of really nice beer. We Bill Gibbs' '52-ft Afterburner' took 10 minutes off the reference time for the Santa Barbara-King had 2.5 times more attendance than last Harbor Race, finishing some 50 minutes ahead of Doug Baker's Andrews 80 'Magnitude 80'. The year and donations are still coming in as 'Afterburner' crew averaged some 14 knots over the race's 81-mile rated distance. we have a fundraising competition." Sarcoma survivor and Pacific Cup veteran Criou started the event last year as a way to raise money for research on treating the extremely rare group of can- cers of the connective tissues. Due to the relative rarity of the diseases — which diproportionately affect children — their study receives very little funding: less than 1% of all cancer research funds. All the money raised during the regatta goes toward funding sarcoma research. As for the racing, it was breeze-on for both Saturday's buoy racing and Sun- day's pursuit race, as evidenced by the harrowing experience of the crew of Drew Harper's Viper 640 BoomSlang, which capsized while beating to windward near Alcatraz in a roaring flood. While getting ping-ponged around in a gaggle of boats, AFTERBURNER COURTESY the boat was hit by a puff during a tack. Despite the strong winds, the two-man,

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bara to Redondo Beach. The Kiwi-built cat averaged a marvelous 18 knots for the distance sailed, and a little over 14 knots for the rated course, to eclipse her old record by 10 minutes. Fifty minutes behind Afterburner was Doug Baker's Andrews 80 Magnitude 80 from Long Beach, just back from Hawaii, where she missed the all-time monohull TransPac record by only minutes. But don't try to get Gibbs into a mul- tihulls versus monohulls argument. "It's all horses for courses," he said. "I have tremendous respect for canting keel monohulls, and Magnitude has beat us boat-for-boat a number of times. What this year's race proved is that a cata- WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ maran like mine needs moderate winds, meaning 10 to 20 knots, and flat seas, to set records. In winds under eight knots Michael Andrews, Wayne Best and Shawn Grassman sailing 'Bonito' hard at the Tuna Nationals. or over 20 knots, and in bigger seas or ORCA honors and the whole show by went to Ken Ziegler's Islander 36 Rasa. sailing upwind, Magnitude is faster. But nearly 40 minutes over Sprit UI-winner, Mark Noble's Escapade took the J/105 this year the conditions were right there John Staff's Viper 830 Plankton. John class and Dave Voss' Piranha took the in Afterburner's sweet spot." MacLaurin's well-traveled Davidson 52 Farr 40 division. In the world of course-record set- Pendragon IV took the honors in ULDB A, We've done about 10 King Harbor ters, Afterburner is a budget operation. while Mike Warns' SC 50 Fifty-one Fifty Races over the years, and can't re- Gibbs bought the now 22-year-old cat did the same in ULDB B. The "Black Wid- member one that was more pleasant. more than nine King Harbor Races ago ows" on Mike and Gary Burke's Hobie 33 Thanks to the start's unusually strong for $100,000, and most of his sails are Capt. Sluggo took ULDB C. Sprit PI went winds — eight knots — boats were able nearly seven years old, having been over- to Gary Winton's J/120 Shenanigans. to get away from Santa Barbara faster built from Cuben Fiber to last for many In the displacement divisions, Folkman than normal. While we never saw more years. Galloway's Olson 40 Ono took PHRF A, than 15 knots, the wind was unusually But when it came to corrected time while Chad Downey's Jeanneau 49DS consistent in the traditional light spots, honors in the 107-boat fleet, Chris Elixir took PHRF B, PHRF C went to Larry meaning the lee of Santa Cruz Island Slagerman's Firebird Phat Cat stole both Leveille's J/29 Rush Street and PHRF D and when crossing Santa Monica Bay. It THE BOX SCORES We would like to keep a running tab C FLEET — 1) Yippee!, John and Johanna ja. (5 boats) on beer can results through the summer Wright; 2) Alte Liebe, Jerry Martin; 3) Spielzueg, Complete results: www.cyc.org — and we need your help. We don't have the Bob DuBois. (5 boats) time or manpower to chase down results. CORSAIR — 1) Gaijin, Pete Adams. (1 boat) GOLDEN GATE YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES You have to either post them on a website Complete results: www.beniciayachtclub.com (8/14) or send them directly to the race editor at 1) Polperro, Folkboat, Peter Jeal; 2) Rambler, CORINTHIAN YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES (8/21) [email protected]. Cal 20, Mike Farrell; 3) Dark and Stormy, 1D35, J/105 — 1) YIKES!, Sue Hoeschler; 2) Rox- Jon Hunt. (8 boats) Our format, lo these many years, is to anne, Charles James; 3) Vim, Garry Gast. (5 Complete results: www.ggyc.org include the name of the boat, the type and boats) length of boat, and the first and last names SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Wuda Shuda, Soverel 26 IYC SUMMER TWILIGHT SERIES (8/14) of the owner(s). The following are the only OB, Craig Page; 2) Wuda Shuda, Soverel 26 OB, DIVISION A (PHRF 0-150) — 1) Uno, Wyliecat results that were posted online for August. Craig Page; 3) Can O' Whoopass, Cal 20, Richard 30, Steve Wonner; 2) Spirit of Freedom, J/124, Don't forget the Latitude 38 Beer Can Chal- vonEhrenkrook. (7 boats) Bill Mohr; 3) Twisted, Farr 40, Mike DeVries/Tony lenge: sail every night at a different beer NON-SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Chica, Cal 20, Ted Pohl. (7 boats) can race in any given week, then send us Goldbeck; 2) Tension II, Cal 20, John Nooteboom; 168 RATERS — 1) Phantom, J/24, John Guill- photo documentation, and we'll send you 3) Fantasea Islander, Islander 28, Kevin Reilly. (5 ford; 2) Bewitched, Merit 25, Laraine Salmon; 3) some swag to commemorate your pursuit boats) Bandido, Merit 25, George Gurrola. (6 boats) of sailing satisfaction. NON-SPINNAKER 1 — 1) Q, Schumacher 40, DIVISION D (PHRF > 150) — 3) 1) Lelo Too, Glenn Isaacson; 2) Nina, Olson 29, Robert Mac- Tartan 10, Emiles Carles; 1) Dumbo, Catalina 22, BVBC MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS (7/20) Donald; 3) Henry Hannah, Cal 40, David Holscher. David Torrisi; 2) Shadow Fax, Olson 25, Mark (nothing posted for August) (8 boats) Simpson. (5 boats) SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Yucca, 8 Meter, Hank Ea- NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Svenska, Peterson BENICIA YC THURSDAY NIGHTS (8/20) som; 2) JR, Moore 24, Richard Korman; 3) Viva, 34, Fred Minning; 2) Blueberry, Nonsuch 22, John A FLEET — 1) Bluefin, Noble Griswold; 2) Melges 32, Don Jesberg. (9 boats) Foster. (5 boats) Enigma, Randall Lesley. (2 boats) NON-SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Summer Sailstice, Complete results: www.iyc.org B FLEET — 1) Stolen Moments, Deborah Ly- Ranger 33, John Arndt; 2) Mimicat, Hinckley 38, ons; 2) Kelika, Mike Weaver. (2 boats) Robert Long; 2) Maxine, Yankee 30, Stephen Spo- MPYC SUNSET SERIES (7/15)

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J/120 division by three points. Full re- sults are available at www.stfyc.org allowed our Profli- Posting a 3-2-1-2 in the four-race, gate — despite be- no-throwout series, Soozal finished one SFYC IRC and Express 37 Nationals ing loaded down point clear of John Siegel's Wylie 42 Scor- San Francisco YC hosted the IRC and with twin RIBs pio. Trailing the latter by a point going Express 37 Invitational on August 15- and outboards, into the final race, Woolery was able to 16. Four Express 37s showed and Bartz full water and fuel put a boat between them to close out the Schneider's Expeditious bookended a 2-3 tanks, plus other regatta. with a pair of bullets to finish one point junk, to finish just Nineteen J/105s showed for the re- clear of Kame Richards' Golden Moon. 10 minutes after gatta, with Phil Laby and Rich Pipkin's Dan Woolery's King 40 Soozal ran the Fifty-one Fifty. Racer X sailing a consistent 2-3-3-5 table in the IRC Division. Next month's Alas, two hours series to overtake early leader and even- Rolex Big Boat Series is the final event were later myste- tual runner-up, Adam Spiegel and Guil- in the SF Bay IRC series and Soozal will riously added to lamette Brouillat's Jam Session. Steve be carrying the series lead into the re- our elapsed time, Madeira's Mr. Magoo won the eight-boat gatta, which also serves as the U.S. IRC perhaps as a pen- alty for taking up Dan Woolery's Pt. Richmond-based King 40 'Soozal' continues to tear up the SF Bay IRC fleet, hav- ing jumped into the series lead going into the final showdown at the Rolex Big Boat Series. too much yacht club dock space after the race. Does that mean we're go- ing to have to forfeit our fourth-in-class cheese platter trophy? We hope not. No matter what, like the Terminator, we'll be back. And you should think about signing up too! More info and full results are at www. sbyc.org.

Aldo Alessio Regatta Dan Woolery's King 40 Soozal added yet another regatta title to its ever-grow- ing list in the IRC division at St. Francis YC's Aldo Alessio Regatta July 31-August WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ 2.

PHRF A — 1) Bustin' Loose, Pulford; 2) Sea Wells; 3) Moondoggie, Islander 36, BGS Partners. FORMULA BOARDS — 1) Eric Christianson, 5 Saw, Cordrey; 3) Mas Rapido, Chaffey. (4 boats) (7 boats) points; 2) Steve Bodner, 10; 3) David Wells, 11; 4) PHRF B — 1) Joss, Duncan; 2) Fleeboflam, CLASS F (Non-spin <130) — 1) Stink Eye, Al Mirel, 13; 5) Jean Rathle, 17. (9 boards) Chaffin; 3)Mizzen , Baxter. (8 boats) Laser 28 ODR, Jonathon Gutoff; 2) Savoir Faire, SHIELDS — 1) Harriet, Stratton; 2) October, Beneteau First, Paul Osborn; 3) Seaview, C&C WEDNESDAY EVENING SERIES (WOODIES) Jackson; 3) Medora, Feely. (4 boats) 115, Pete Hamm. (8 boats) (8/26) Complete results: www.mpyc.org. CLASS G (Non-spin > 131 except Catalina KNARR — 1) N/N, Eric Gray; 2) Fifty-Fifty, Jon 30) — 1) Star Ranger, Ranger 26, Simon James; Perkins; 3) Gjendin, Graham Green. (12 boats) SAUSALITO YC SUNSET SERIES (8/11) 2) Sea Spirit, Catalina 34, Laurence Baskin; 3) FOLKBOAT — 1) Josephine, Eric Kaiser; 2) J/105 — 1) Streaker, Ron Anderson; 2) Jose Kapai, Islander 36, Richard Egan. (7 boats) Polperro, Peter Jeal; 3) Elsie, Michael Goebel. (11 Cuervo, Sam Hock. ( 2 boats) CLASS J (CATALINA 30) — 1) Impulse, Ra- boats) DIVISION A — 1) Bloom County, Mancebo 31, chad Youssef; 2) Huge, Bill Woodruff; 3) Dancing IOD — 1) Whitecap, Hernandez/Team White- John Stewart; 2) Gammon, Tartan 10, Jeff Hutter; Bear, Loe Askins/Ray Hall. (7 boats) cap; 2) Youngster, Ron Young; 3) Xarifa, Man- 3) Lynx, Wyliecat 30, Steve Overton. (5 boats) ning/Fulwiler. (7 boats) DIVISION C — 1) Venture, Jeanneau 49, Mi- ST. FRANCIS YC: Complete results at: www.stfyc.org chael Chobotov; 2) True North, Baltic 42, Jeff CABRINHA THURSDAY NIGHT KITEBOARDING Dunnavant; 3) French Kiss, Beneteau 350, Dave SERIES (8/20, 2r/0t) SVENDSEN'S THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES TREA- Borton. (9 boats) OVERALL — 1) Chip Wasson, 3 points; 2) SURE ISLAND SC SERIES STANDINGS1) Complete results at: www.syconline.org Johnny Heineken, 4; 3) Shawn Richman, 7; 4) Mi- VANGUARD 15 — 1) Jim Barkow/Melanie Rob- chael Gebhardt, 7; 5) Jeff Kafka, 10. (35 kites) erts, 255 points; 2) Andrew Watters/Elsie Eustis, SOUTH BEACH YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES MASTER — 1) Chip Wasson, 3 points; 2) Mar- 252; 3) Ken Turnbull/Rebecca Beard, 250; 4) Phil (8/21) celo Segura, 29; 3) Eric Geleynse, 29; 4) Bruce Laby/Katie Cochrane, 230; 5) Matthew Sessions/ CLASS D (Spin <114) — 1) Jolly Mon, J/120, Johnson, 33; 5) Steve Gibson, 41. (6 kites) Avery Patton, 189. (40 boats) Chris Chamberlin2) Tupelo Honey, Elan 40, Ge- GRAND MASTER — 1) Frank Wittke, 17 points. Complete results at: www.vanguard15.org rard Sheridan; 3) 007, J/105, Bruce Blackie. (5 (1 kite) LASER — 1) Marc Jux, 166 points; 2) Mark Hal- boats) man, 141; 3) Ryan Nelson, 139; 4) Mike Bishop, CLASS E (Spin >115) — 1) Highlighter, Is- FRIDAY NIGHT WINDSURFING SERIES (8/21, 139; 5) Steve Orosz, 118. (18 boats) lander 36, Bill Hackel; 2) Independence, J/32, Joe 5r/1t) Complete results at: www.tilaserfleet.org

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Championships. Full results are up at www.sfyc.org.

Santana 22 Nationals For the fifth time in six attempts, Michael Andrews' Bonito took home the Santana 22 Nationals trophy after a vintage weekend of Bay sailing hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club on July 25-26. Tom Montoya’s Meliki and Jan Grygier’s Carlos joined Andrews on the podium, taking second and third, respectively, in the 19-boat fleet. As is always the case with the Tunas, both the racing and roundings were extremely tight and not without a bit of bumping and grinding. The regatta played out quite similarly to the last time the Nationals were held on the Bay in '07 at Richmond YC, with WWW.ULTIMATEYACHTSHOTS.COM SERGEI ZAVARIN/ Andrews and Bonito earning three hard- Crowded starts were the norm for the first ever Kiteboarding Worlds at St. Francis YC. fought bullets on Saturday, then losing strongly that we couldn't afford to to Bonito’s advantage also. Though not most of their lead after blowing up a bit be OCS in any race, nor finish very as nuclear as Friday’s practice race, the in the fourth race, but then pulling out deep, because we knew there were at weekend saw plenty of breeze in the high the victory with a convincing bullet in least four other boats that would likely teens. the final race. have nothing but low scores as well." "Having sailed Bonito with Wayne Best "Our plan was to start conserva- The conditions might have worked and Shawn Grassman for six years now, tively, then rely on our boat speed and I have a lot of confidence in our ability to crew work,” Andrews said. “We believed work our way into a good position and

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results are up at www.encinal.org. find lanes even in be able to participate in this year due challenging con- to a spill off of a ladder. So as much as Kiteboarding Worlds ditions," Andrews the Bonito crew was relieved to not have For the first time ever, ISAF sanc- said. "Of course it to compete against him, they were even tioned a World Championsips for Kite- doesn't hurt that I more so when Rideout arrived at the fleet board Course Racing. Given that it's grew up sailing out dinner on Saturday evening to donate the discipline's birthplace, it was only of the San Francis- a half-hull trophy to be awarded to the fitting that St. Francis YC would host co YC in the Knox regatta’s ‘most seasoned’ skipper. the hugely successful inaugural event area and that we It turned out that Maybe’s absence last weekend. Sean Farley, winner of get our weight out was due to injuries to Rideout’s long- last year's course racing nationals, and keep the boat time crew, Ray Pingree and Phil Worthen, bested the fleet of 68 kiters to take the flat as well as, or whom he taught to sail when they were '09 World title. Locals Chip Wasson and better than, any- juniors. Complete results are at www. John Heineken were second and third one else when it's cyc.org. respectively. Complete results are online windy." at www.stfyc.org. But while An- Columbia 5.5 Meter Nationals drews, Best, and Encinal YC hosted the Columbia 505 North Americans Grassman had a 5.5 Meter Nationals on the South Bay Mike Martin and Jeff Nelson won the lot going for them, one crucial factor was on August 15-16. After a dismasting 505 North Americans while sitting out the absence of 92-year-old Ernie Rideout knocked him out of the regatta last year, the last race. They scored four bullets and his far younger Tuna Maybe, who Bill Colombo took this year's title over and a second in the six-race, one-thro- proved that ‘Old Guys (Still) Rule,’ even seven other boats with a 4-1-1-1-2 in wout series hosted by St. Francis YC on when they’re not able to participate in the six-race, one-throwout series. Run- the Circle August 18-20. the regatta. We had initially heard that ner-up Adam Sadeg ended up a point The Southern California duo has won two-time nationals winner Rideout — the back, three points clear of Liem Dao. Full practically every 505 regatta on the Bay only other sailor to win the event since leading up to the NAs, so we weren't Andrews joined the class — would not surprised to see this result. Santa Cruz's We put you on a silver platter.

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For those who did sail the final race of the series, third in the regatta went to Howie Hamlin and Ian Mitchell, with fourth going to reigning world champions Ian Pinnell and Carl Gibbon. East coast- ers Tyler Moore and Geoff Ewenson were fifth. As we went to press, Martin and Nelson were leading the SAP 505 World Championships presented by APL. Look for coverage in next month's Latitude

WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ 38. Race Notes San Diegan George Szabo and South- Mike Martin and Jeff Nelson were practically untouchable at the 505 North Americans. ern Californian crew Rick Peters became the first American team to win the Star Mike Holt, sailing with Carl Smit, has the last race.” Worlds since Mark Reynolds and Mag- been knocking on the door recently and, Being as it sailed on the Circle, while nus Liljedahl did it in 2000. In what was after a scoring a 6-2-2-2-1 in the first five the boats were launched from Crissy Szabo's 14th attempt, the duo managed races, were also able to sit out the last Field, the 69-boat fleet had been sailing to overcome a 54th in the opening race one and take second for the regatta. not only two races a day of a minimum w- to beat the 84-boat fleet gathered in “It's been a great week but the long l-w-reach-l-w-l-upwind finish, but they Varberg, Sweden. days tire you out and you can make had to essentially sail a triple weather leg Seven boats showed up on August 15 mistakes,” Holt said. “It was a bit lighter to just get back to the barn every day! for Encinal YC's Gracie & George Race today so it made for a fantastic day. That, — doublehanded with a female skipper and knowing we didn’t have to go out for and male crew. After a half-hour delay,

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a 5- to 10-knot westerly filled in for the 8.6-mile South Bay course. Joan Garrett and Norman Davant aboard the J/100 Javelin took line honors in just over two hours, narrowly beating the overall and C Fleet winners Karen Flick and Steve Wonner on the Wyliecat 30 Uno at the Estuary finish. Alinghi announced on August 5, that they will be hosting the match for AC 33 in Ras al-Khaimah, one of the seven United Arab Emirates. WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ "Our absolute priorities in making this decision are the prevailing weather conditions and the resulting safety that Tight match racing action off Paradise Cay. Kristen and Peter Lane have joined forces with CMA to they bring to both teams,” said Alinghi start the Bay's only weeknight match racing scene — wildly popular in just a few months. skipper Brad Butterworth. “We looked everywhere for a venue that suited hav- Alinghi is banking on a liberal interpre- "Golden Gate YC believes SNG's ing good racing for the Match dates in tation of Justice Herman Cahn's ruling choice of this venue, without our mutual February." in the Commercial Division of the New consent, is contrary to the Deed of Gift While Alinghi might have found what York Supreme Court that said that the and decisions and orders of the New York they think is the perfect venue, it violates match, " . . . may be held in Valencia or courts," said BMW Oracle spokesman the provisions in the Deed of Gift that the any other location . . ." Tom Ehman. "We are reviewing our op- match be held in the summer months tions." of whichever hemisphere it's sailed in. SAILBOATS ONLY Boatbuilding ~ Marine Carpentry

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With reports this month on Converting Young Sailors Through Exotic Travel, our first-time-ever Photo Contest, a young Bay Area sailor's Trials and Tribulations of Sailing the Abacos, and miscellaneous Charter Notes.

'Total Immersion' Into the Sailing guage course abroad — where you live Life Through Destination Chartering with native speakers — can rapidly ac- You gotta love the photo at right. If it celerate your language skills, a stint of doesn't scream "We're having big fun in living all aspects of the sailing life will the sun!" we don't know what does. And give newcomers a first-hand apprecia- it reminds us that a sailing vacation in tion of all its subtle and not-so-subtle some beautiful, sun-baked destination is attractions. one of the best ways we can think of to Put young trainees on the helm when introduce newcomers — especially kids you're blasting along on a beam reach and active young adults — to the joys of with the warm trade winds blowing and sailing. cool salt spray flying, and they're sure to From personal experience we know appreciate the magic of harnessing the that taking young inductees along on wind. often-chilly daysails here on San Fran- Explain the simple physics of 'lift' cisco Bay doesn't always make them that allows a Marconi-rigged sailboat to instant converts to the sport — especially sail into the wind, and you'll be giving when they show up wearing shorts and them a real-world example of scientific sandals, with only cotton sweatshirts to principles that they've probably touched block the wind and spray. But take them on in school. along on a week-long charter in some Teach them the rudiments of chart tropical wonderland like the British Vir- navigation, then ask them to help you gins or Grenadines, and they'll definitely plot a course and measure the distance understand why you're so enamored with from one day's anchorage to the next. all things nautical. You'll be giving them useful insights into Why? Because for most of us, our the process of piloting a vessel around love of sailing involves a lifestyle more the world, plus an appreciation of the than simply a recreational pastime; a challenges faced by the early explorers lifestyle that, when you think about it, during the Age of Discovery who were of- encompasses not only physical exertion, ten forced to 'wing it' due to their grossly but also bonding with nature, stress re- inaccurate charts. lief, problem solving, the application of Introduce your young guests to snor- THE MOORINGS COURTESY scientific principles, and more. By com- keling over coral reefs in clear, turquoise nentially, and that previously disinter- ing along on a yacht charter, your young waters, and you'll witness their scientific ested kid will likely also take a greater guests will get a 24/7 introduction to the curiosity coming alive, as they ponder interest in other aspects of crew work. sailing life in the best of circumstances. the complex relationships between the The killer photo above — which, by Just as a 'total immersion' foreign lan- hordes of brightly colored fish and the the way, won third prize in a recent Windsurfing didn't come easy for Hannah and soft and hard corals that they feed on. Moorings photo contest — shows a group Sarah, but they had big fun giving this and other In addition, when you make young of young adults whooping it up in the watersports a try during a recent charter. sailors — even those of grade school age tropics. Guessing that they're all college — responsible for age or a bit older, we have to wonder specific aspects if some of them were initiated into the of running the 'world of chartering' as kids. Because boat, they'll real- from personal experience we've seen that ize that they're there's a natural progression for young part of the team sailors to learn the ropes from their effort that's es- parents, then want to share the sailing sential to making life with their buddies when they're old any boat func- enough to skipper a charter boat on their tion smoothly own. and safely. For How can young people afford such example, after a trip? Run the numbers and you'll see thorough safety it's not impossible, especially in times training, if you like these when airfares are cheap and designate your charter operators are offering deep dis- 14-year-old to be counts. Here are a few useful tips: First, the dinghy cap- if prices from the top-rated companies tain, you'll see are too steep, check out second-tier his or her self- companies that offer somewhat older

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Are we having fun yet? Oh yeah! Shanghai a to put together a dream getaway with tioned above, that we've never actually bunch of young friends onto a charter cruise, your favorite bunch of party animals, held a photo contest of our own — and and they may become sailors for life. or a parent who'd love to instill a love of it's high time we did. that's a bit worn and tired will get you to sailing in your kids, we say set a date So we invite you to email up to five of the same anchorages as one that's brand and place, and book it. We're sure you'll your best high resolution JPGs before spanking new. be glad you did. November 1 to [email protected]. Second, consider chartering in the — latitude/andy We'll pick winners in several yet-to-be off-season, when prices are much lower determined categories, and publish them — and many operators are especially We've Showed You Ours, in the magazine. In addition to earning motivated to wheel and deal. Third, go Now Show Us Yours that 15 minutes of fame, winners will ahead and pack the boat to max capac- Over the years, whenever we've gone Cool shot, eh? Why not show us your best ity, booking two to a cabin, with another 'on assignment' (ahem!) to an idyllic images?You could win some 'Latitude' swag, couple sleeping on the drop-down salon charter destination, we've been happy plus get your shots published in the mag. table. Sure, it will be a bit crowded and to share our best messy that way, but when you're young, photos with you 'the more the merrier' is an appropriate in these pages. mantra — especially if it makes the dif- And, of course, ference between making the trip happen w e ' r e a l w a y s or not. pleased to pub- Finally, pick a destination that's rela- lish shots that tively close to home, so airfares won't be readers send in a deal-breaker — Mexico's Sea of Cortez from sailing ven- and Belize come to mind. And book far ues around the in advance so you'll have a reasonable world. chance of using your frequent flyer miles But we were (or better yet, miles gifted from generous reminded by The friends or relatives). Moorings' photo

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High Times in the Abacos: Skinny Water, Firey Rum & Mischief After loving our previous charters in the Grenadines, Greece and the British Virgin Islands, we set our sights on the Bahamas late last fall. Flying in from Monaco, New York, London and San Francisco, our crew rendezvoused at Miami International Airport, then caught a puddle jumper to Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco, in the Bahamas.Not long after our arrival at The Moorings' base, we checked out our beautiful 43-ft cat, Ultimate Pair O’ Docs, and our flotilla partner, the 42-ft cat Calusa. Both boats were built in South Africa, and have four large double berths and four heads. Our provisions had already been delivered and stowed. We could not have been more excited! After overnighting at the nearby Conch Inn, we went through a chart briefing and a walk-through of the boats with a staffer named David, who's origi- nally from Cape Town. (You'll hear more about him later.) There were a few issues to sort out with the boats, which burned up a few hours. But hey, we were in the islands, not the U.S. As it was the last week of hurricane season, winds were pretty strong that first day — 25 knots initially, building to 40 — although much milder throughout the week. We pulled out of the harbor anyone to pull the dinghy up short, and Clockwise, from upper left: Jenny has a taste for under a double-reefed main and headed promptly ran over the painter, severing Nipper's rum; Gazzer and Alton survey the Hope out to Treasure Cay, arriving at the an- it! Thankfully, my 'first mate' immedi- Town anchorage; Eva slaps the bass at Sea chorage in only 90 minutes. We wanted ately jumped in to rescue the inflatable Spray; Cap'n Jason awaits a dowsing; pyramid- ing at Tahiti Beach; Anna checks the depth. to check out the beach, but our dinghy — thereby earning his first mate status! engine wouldn’t start. So we hung out on Unfortunately the dinghy's gas tank was barbecue on a windy day is to find as the boat and went for a swim — the water still aboard the mothership. We soon had much protection as possible, and bring was still a bit cold, in the low 70’s, at that him back aboard safely though. After your detachable barbecue from the boat time of year. Afterward, we had a com- finally mooring in Settlement Harbour, to avoid sand getting in your food. munal dinner party with the Calusa crew we learned that Cap'n Matt aboard After a fine lunch on that beautiful and somehow managed to go through Calusa had also run over and severed beach, followed by a bit of exploration, we 2/3 of our weekly alcohol provisioning his painter! What are the odds? sailed back and dropped off our refugees, in one night. Quite an achievement! That night we all headed in to Nipper’s then set sail for Hope Town on Elbow We woke up a little worse for wear, for their famous Sunday Pig Roast — de- Cay in time for a rising tide — a neces- which proved to be a recurring theme, licious! There, we soon met the 'Fire in sity there due to the channel's 'skinny but The Moorings sent out a guy to fix Da Hole guy' who was walking around water'. After checking the tide charts, we the outboard and we soon set sail for giving out shots of his namesake rum to decided to stay two nights because you Banyan Beach, which is said to be one everyone there. It proved to be a tough could only leave on a rising tide, which, of the top 10 beaches in the world. Sure gig, though, because by the end of the in our case, would have meant leaving enough, it was a spectacular white sand night he had to be carried out of the early the next morning or after dark beach and the water was warmer than place. (We weren’t too far behind). — neither was ideal. the day before. We awoke the next morning to find In the morning we rented golf carts The next morning we were off to Great that our sister boat was aground on her and tooled around Tahiti Beach, which Guana Cay. We had a fantastic sail mooring! To give the tide time to rise was wonderful for shelling near the shal- despite beating to weather all the way. enough to get Calusa floating again, lows, then set out on a pub crawl, vowing As we approached our destination, we we all piled onto my boat and headed to have the house drink at every bar we slowed down and flipped on the engine to uninhabited Spoils Bank Cay for a passed. First, a piña colada at Sea Spray, to drop the sails. But I neglected to ask beach barbecue. Tip: The key to a beach then a Bahama Mama at the Abaco Inn,

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David towed us afloat and told us to head night was at Pete’s Pub, a great place west, but we quickly ran aground again. that reminded us of Foxy’s Taboo on Jost He towed us afloat again, told us to head Van Dyke in the BVI, and they had the north, but we ran aground yet again. same stupid and infuriating ring game About this point we learned that David that we'd played at another beach bar is an expert sailor, but had only been in on Jost called the Soggy Dollar. I lost the Bahamas for three weeks and didn’t miserably, but the meal was delicious. know the waters at all! We also learned On the way home through the anchor- he had sailed with my wife’s family in age we couldn't find our boat, but soon South Africa during the Cape Town to discovered the Calusa crew had pulled Rio Race. Small world! a prank by turning off our anchor light! While trying to get us afloat again, I We vowed to get them back. tripped a line and my starboard engine Thursday morning arrived: Thanks- seized. "Don’t worry," David said, "I won’t giving Day in the Bahamas. What could tell the other boat you did this." We then be better? We set sail for White Sound, figured out it was a line from his boat. but on the way it started getting very I quickly retorted, “Don't worry, I won’t shallow off Tilloo Cay near Lubber's tell The Moorings that you did this!” Quarters. Suddenly we were aground! My first mate jumped in, cut away the I felt like a total failure. "Will we ever line and we were back in business. He get out of here," I remember thinking. thus secured first mate status regard- "Will I get charged? Is a hull damaged?" less of whatever else he did or did not I was literally sick to my stomach. Out do during the rest of the charter! of shame, I decided not to radio Calusa. By this time it was dark. David tied his It was still two hours before low tide. boat off to ours and piloted us through Exploration of the surrounding area the night and into White Sound Harbor. by dinghy revealed shallows everywhere. We shared some war stories with the So, in textbook fashion, we tried kedg- Calusa crew while David fixed our head. ing out an anchor in deep water so we As a thank you for all his help, we invited wouldn't drift farther into the shallows. him to join us for Thanksgiving dinner After a few hours of waiting for the tide and drinks at the Sea Spray. During to rise, I realized it might be close to dark that wonderful evening, he let us in on by the time we got off. We were also hav- a few harmless pranks, one of which we ing a head blockage problem, so I called executed the next morning: We secretly The Moorings and they said they'd send pulled the electrical leads off the spark somebody out. plugs of Calusa's dinghy outboard, and After a few hours I heard David's later took fiendish pleasure watching followed by — and this is where things South African accent over the VHF (the their frustrated attemps to start it. went awry — five very potent Turtle guy who'd given us our briefing at the We were so worn out from the ground- Racers at On Da Beach, combined with charter base). He told us he had just ing incidents — and wary of repeating hours of frolicking in the waves of the helped another boat out near White them — that we decided to stay in White Atlantic. We eventually arrived at a bar Sound and he was on his way to us. A Sound another day and night. That led to and grill called Captain Jack’s where we sense of calm came over me. When he more Turtle Racer cocktails and playing were taught a game called "American arrived and told us the other stranded Captain Jason, his wife Anne-Marie (far left) Cornhole" — not what you think, I assure boat was Calusa, my crew and I erupted and their fun-loving crew were excellent pa- you. It's an innocent bean bag game not into a wild celebration. "We both ran trons at every bar they visited. unlike horseshoes. We played against aground! I am not a guy named Jack and were frequently alone! And Calusa given free appetizers, which I thought is still ahead of us was strange. But eventually I realized we on the grounding were playing against the Captain Jack! scorecard, two to We left very early Wednesday morning one!" With that, at high tide headed for Sandy Cay to do David shared a some snorkeling and have another fabu- Bahamian prov- lous beach barbecue. Out on the nearby erb: "If you haven’t reef we saw turtles and tons of fish — a run aground in great time. the Bahamas, you We then dinghied over to Pelican Cay aren’t trying hard to a beautiful white sand beach with the enough!" clearest water we had ever seen — truly Then the fun stunning! It was a great place to bide started. We set the our time while waiting for high tide so anchor off on its we could get into Little Harbor for the own, tied to a fend- night. The chart shows a median depth er so we could re- over the bar of only 3.5 feet. Dinner that trieve it later. Then

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in the waves at On Da Beach. way upward also. Hopefully, this means Sadly, the next morning we had to consumer confidence will rebound before hustle back to the charter base at Marsh too long. Harbor and turn in our boats. After fuel- The downside to that, however, is that ing up, they had me back the boat into the super deals offered these days on the tightest spot I have ever seen. The everything from houses to yacht charters cat certification class I'd taken back in may shrink or disappear. Right now, the Bay at Club Nautique really helped however, charter operators are offering me through this. deeply discounted rates — we've seen We capped off this fabulous trip with as much as 35% off rack rates — plus a luxurious night at the Abaco Beach other incentives, and airfares to many Resort, where we scrubbed off a week’s prime destinations are still substantially worth of grime, and my wife and I enjoyed less that a couple of years ago. a 'date night' together. If you can travel on relatively short I learned a lot on this trip, but the notice, you should be aware that end-of- most important thing was that there are summer and fall charter rates — before two types of sailors: those who have run additional discounts — are already a aground, and those who are going to run bargain in the Eastern Caribbean and aground! I know which type I am. What ANDY / LATITUDE elsewhere. So if you've been putting off type are you? As we said in our opening article, give kids spe- that much-needed getaway, it might be — jason canter cific shipboard duties — even swabbing — and time to reconsider. There's no telling how they'll feel like they're part of the team effort. long the current 'bargain window' will be Jason — Sounds like there were some Charter Notes open. lessons learned and brain cells burned on As fall approaches, we're finally see- Likewise, if you're planning a mid- that cruise! Many thanks for your report. ing some concrete indications that the winter sailing vacation, we'd urge you We'll be sending you some Latitude 'swag' economy is improving. The stock market to lock in the airfare and your boat of as a thank you. has been cautiously rising and housing choice soon, while rates are still flexible. — Ed. values have finally begun to inch their Or should we say, too good to pass up.

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Renaissance — CT-37 friendly, so we stayed for about seven Paul and Judy DeMeire weeks before having Renaissance hauled Sailing With A Dog In Mexico at Opequimar for the summer. (Scappoose, Oregon) Our biggest hassle was finding a dog- My wife and I sailed down Baja and to friendly hotel room in Puerto Vallarta mainland Mexico last season with Sam while the boat was hauled and before the Seadog, our very mellow and highly we flew home. I checked out a few pet- agile 24-lb Puggle. When friendly hotel websites, but all the list- we checked in with the ings turned us down — even when they port captain in Ensena- claimed to be pet-friendly. We finally did da, we brought Puggle's find a little hotel in Bucerias — the one required International with an English bookstore — that ac- Health Certificate. But cepted us. The cab to the airport from even though Sam was there was only $20. It's much easier to with us, we were not find hotels in the United States that ac- asked for it. cept small dogs like Sam. We spent a month When we arrived in San Francisco, in La Paz and Mazat- Customs wasn't at all interested in how lan, and almost two many bottles of tequila I'd brought back, Paul and Sam months on Banderas but they did take away the Zip-Loc bag the Seadog. Bay. There were some with Sam's dog food. They said they were inconveniences because of Sam. For worried that it might be contaminated. example, we were usually limited to We'd brought enough food to feed him sidewalk seating at restaurants, and until we got to Oregon. By the way, Cus- when my wife shopped at grocery stores toms didn't check the health certificate Sam and I had to wait outside. Sam was we got for Sam from the vet in La Cruz. allowed on all the local buses, but was Judy and I agree that having Sam not normally permitted on the first class with us was one of the great joys of our buses that run between the cities. The cruise. When you are with your spouse exception was when we were in La Cruz 24/7, having a four-legged comedian and had the local bus drop us off on the onboard is great entertainment. storms during tropical cyclone season, main highway heading north. A cross- — paul 08/10/09 it's unlikely to be in the right place next country bus stopped for us and took us year. to a great open air market in Rincon de Daydream — Selestra 50 Cruisers are required to anchor on Guayabitos, which is north of Sayulita. Wayne Wilson and Susan Leader the west side of Anchorage Island. While We had planned to stay at Paradise Suwarrow Atoll it's protected from the prevailing trades, Marina, but after visiting and being (Ladysmith, B.C.) most of it is 50 feet deep or more, and told to leave Sam outside the mall and We’ve just arrived in Pago Pago, Amer- there are lots of coral heads just waiting restaurant by the marina, we decided ican Samoa, after spending three-and-a- to foul your chain. If you allow a little to pass on the Paradise Resort complex. half wonderful weeks at Suwarrow. Also time to untangle your rode before leav- The marina at La Cruz was more dog- known as Suwarrow National Park, the ing, it's usually not a problem. But it can The DeMeires found that having a "four-legged atoll is part of the Cook Islands. If you be interesting to see where the boats end comedian" onboard made it easier for the take the northern route from Bora Bora up after big windshifts. couple to live together 24/7. to Samoa, Suwarrow is conveniently John is the park ranger, and a nicer located along the way. Our stay guy couldn't have been found for the at Suwarrow in July was nothing job. He lives on Suwarrow with his wife short of spectacular. In fact, if the Veronica and their four wonderful boys, season hadn’t rushed us along, all of whom enhanced our visit and who

RENAISSANCE we'd still be there. gave us unique insight into rustic island In good light, the entrance into life. Because John and his family stay the lagoon at Suwarrow is sur- at Suwarrow for six months at a time prisingly easy, as it's wide, deep without reprovisioning, gifts of fresh and there's a maximum current fruit, veggies and meat are understand- — which is almost always ebbing ably appreciated. Nobody should feel — of three knots. The charts also obligated to bring such food, but those appear to be accurate. The park who do will likely see their favor returned ranger has put a buoy on South Reef, but given the severity of IN LATITUDES

you must obtain permission to anchor anywhere except Anchorage island. This anchorage provides good protection in tradewind weath- er, but when there COURTESY RENAISSANCE COURTESY was a forecast for a blow from the south and southwest, the crews of Daydream and Whisper asked for permission to move to the Sev- en Islands area on the east side of the atoll. John gave us permission, but asked us to be as careful as possible around the coral, to try not to disturb the nesting birds The diving among the on the islands, and coral at Suwarrow is to remember not to world class. spear any fish. Although anchoring a keelboat among dense coral pillars that rise straight up from 30 feet down was challenging, our stay at Seven Islands was a highlight. The water visibility in the area was approximately 100 feet, and the coral formations are the most fantastic we've seen anywhere in the world. Plus, the fish are friendly and the sharks timid. Needless to say, we enjoyed every minute we spent snorkeling. We ended up spending several days at this alternate anchorage while the "My, my, my, Mr. Sperm Whale on the reef at Su- the area, and they are instantly drawn to wind blew from the south and southwest. warrow, what big teeth you have." Fortunately, injured fish. Since his kids and visitors While there, it was our good fortune to he was dead and couldn't lunch on anyone. swim in the lagoon almost every day, the witness a near total eclipse of the sun. in fresh fish, as John is a consummate last thing he wants is a shark attack. In The end of the eclipse coincided with fisherman. In fact, he fishes most days, addition, John asks that all fish parts be sunset, so we had the unique experience and is happy to take you along if you'd dumped on the pass side of Anchorage of watching the sun — which looked like like to improve your skills. Island, since the sharks like them as a crescent moon on its back — descend John and Veronica were kind enough well. Most days the kids host a small gut- into the sea. We were even able to snap a to welcome us all into their home to visit, dumping ceremony at about 5 p.m. This startling photograph of the two tips of the play games, and learn about Cook Island is well worth seeing, as sharks ranging John and Veronica, who along with their four life. They also hosted social gatherings from two to seven feet boil the surface sons, manage Suwarrow. The hosts couldn't for cruisers. During periods of settled just a few feet from shore. Usually you’ll be more friendly or helpful. weather, John arranged day-trips to the see black tips, white tips surrounding islands. Veronica is a bit and a few bigger and more shy, but once you get to know her, you’ll aggressive grey sharks. never forget her infectious laugh and her John tells us that most kindness. She taught Susan some local of the island rules were RENISSANCE palm frond weaving techniques, espe- suggested by cruisers over cially how to make palm frond boxes. the years, so some may Because Suwarrow is a national park, reflect the pet peeves of there is a one-time entrance fee of $50, long gone sailors. How- and some rules have to be observed. The ever, John enforces them most important rule is that spear fishing in a very rational way, so is not allowed in the lagoon. John feels if there is some issue that very strongly about this rule, and for seems to require a little good reason. There are many sharks in rule-bending, it's possible to discuss it with him. One of the rules is that CHANGES

sun's 'crescent' setting simultaneously. There’s also an old steel shipwreck we didn't take our eyes off of them. If on the outer reef near the Seven Islands. one headed toward us, we would always The wreck is sitting in about three inches swim directly at it. of water at low tide We know sharks can be dangerous, approximately 500 because when John's boys caught a fish feet from the outer from the dinghy, one of the 'friendly' little edge of the reef. We sharks took about a five-pound bite out marvel at the force of of it as a 'shark tax' before it could be the waves required to landed. move it that far. The One day the crews of Whisper and Seven Islands area Daydream were snorkeling near En- is about three miles trance Island, when 10-year old Timothy from Anchorage Is- from Whisper noticed an unusual lump land, so it's within out near the outer reef. After a long slog dinghy range during through knee and thigh-deep water, we calm conditions, or reached the lump, which turned out John may arrange to be a 51-ft long sperm whale, with a They had to saw for a trip on his boat if beam of only six feet and a draft of 10 seven smelly hours several people want feet. From the condition of the flesh, we to get the whale's to go. estimated that it had only been on the lower jaw. If you ever get reef about two days. The find was re- to Suwarrow, don’t forget to ask John’s ported to John, who gave us permission kids if they’ll find you a coconut crab. to attempt to remove the whale's lower Since these crabs are endangered, you jaw for transport back to Rarotonga. So can't eat them, but John and Veronica’s the next morning, John’s son Jeremiah, eight year-old twins were happy to find Scott from Whisper, and Wayne from us one so we could take some great Daydream headed out early the next photos. These monstrosities are big and morning with wood saws, fillet knives, colorful, and have pincers that are pow- and an axe, and returned to the whale. erful enough to crush your finger. They A jar of Vick's VapoRub was also brought look like a wild combination of lobster along to combat the stench of the rotting and crab outfitted in tie-dye colors. After whale meat, which had gotten worse in the crab's photo shoot, we released him, just one day. and he disappeared up a coconut palm In wasn't an ideal working environ- in record time. ment, as large surf frequently came over Suwarrow has a reputation for hav- the reef and threatened to push us under ing lots of aggressive sharks. We saw the whale or down its throat. But after plenty of sharks, but didn't see any that seven hours of hard work, we managed to bailing, it was a pretty exciting four miles were aggressive. The ones in the main remove a significant part — 250 pounds of motoring back across the atoll. anchorage are used to humans, so it was — of the whale's jaw. The water around The jaw is now ashore near the normal to have two to six of the black tip the whale varied in depth from one to park headquarters, and we expect the reef sharks cruising lazily by our boat. four feet depending on the tide, but for flesh will rot out over the next several When you went for a swim, they let us some reason no sharks were attracted months. That means it will be possible close in on them a bit before turning to the bloody mess. Jeremiah pointed for John to take the bones and teeth to away. While we never felt threatened, out there were shark bites on the whale Rarotonga at the end of the season. We Even though you may have sailed the oceans that must have been inflicted while he stank so badly after the operation that for decades, it's highly unlikely that you've seen was adrift, leading us to believe that the we briefly considered lighting ourselves a sunset as unique as this one. whale had died prior to grounding on the on fire to get rid of the smell, but settled reef. for multiple baths. Returning the jaw to We had originally planned to stay at park headquarters at Suwarrow for a week, but one day turned

DAYDREAM Anchorage island proved into the next with new and interest- much more difficult ing things to do every time we turned than expected because around. Before we knew it, three weeks the park’s backup boat, had passed. There are still a number of an aluminum dinghy beautiful reefs that we didn’t have time named Boring that was to snorkel, and some electrical work on carrying the jaw, was park headquarters that we would have suffering from several liked to complete. But eventually we were leaks. Between the din- dipping the same onion over and over to ghy filling up with blood, make coffee, and decided that it really the incoming seawater, was time to go. Having become such good the incredible perfume, and the near-constant IN LATITUDES

guettes — Bretagne has special charms, particularly when one is privileged to share its close interaction with the At- lantic. I've always had a soft spot for the French because some of the best cruising friends I've made are French.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY DAYDREAM COURTESY PHOTOS ALL Loctudy doesn't often see American sailors, particularly not ones in bright red West Marine klapfiets riding back to the boat with fresh ba- guettes clamped under their arms. Breakfast today was with fresh brown eggs with deep red-orange yokes, and Jack, after more hard butter instead of t h a n 2 5 , 0 0 0 the runny margarine ocean miles on a 29-footer. I've been getting used to in the my refrigeration-less galley. For dinner, I found a great chunk of leg of lamb that was on special. My two deckhands loved it. Yesterday I was totally surprised and delighted to receive mail from Sylvestre Langevin, the father of the Naja. Years ago I tried in vain to correspond with him, so I concluded that he'd left this world. But he hadn't, and now wanted to know how well his design had stood the test of my 35,000-mile — to date — voyage. He jests that he hopes that not too many others will follow my bad example in using a mouille-cul — or "wet ass" boat — for ocean voyages, because it would put most naval architects in the Suwarrow is all about nature — even the less attractive aspects of it. Spread; A 51-ft sperm whale, poor house. By mouille-cul, he means a showing shark bites, on the reef. Top left; A big coconut crab. Top right; Mr. Shark. There were lots of small boat with low freeboard. them at Suwarrow, but none aggressive. Above right; What was left of a tuna after the sharks hit. It's wonderful how you meet up with friends with John and Veronica and the he's had crew — other than for 10 days old cruising friends from different parts kids, and knowing it's unlikely that we'll — since starting his circumnavigation in of the world. Yesterday Klaus Kroemer ever see them again, it was hard to leave. '05. The former Singlehanded TransPac stopped by. I first met him and his wife We now think that Suwarrow is the most participant has now sailed to six of the in the Marquesas in June of '05, and fre- interesting place that we have been to in seven continents in the world — he's in The French port of Loctudy, Jack's landfall on the South Pacific, and recommend it to no hurry to sail to Antarctica — with the European continent, was crowded with the everyone. the 29-footer he completed from a kit colorful fishing fleet. ­— wayne and susan 08/05/09 in the early '80s. His Atlantic crossing was made much easier Fleetwood — Naja 29 by the weather guidance of the Jack Van Ommen well-known Canadian Herb Hil- Crossing The Atlantic genberg of Southbound. (Gig Harbor, Washington) From Jack's blog: Jack reports that he made it from "My emotions at being back LATITUDE/RICHARD Beaufort, North Carolina, to Loctudy, on the European continent, France, in a total of 38 sailing days. where I was born, are so numer- He took 8 days for the 600 miles to ous I don't know where to begin. Bermuda, 18 days for the 1,800-mile France has always been one of passage to the Azores, and 12 days from my favorite countries, and was the Azores to France. He described the one of my sales territories in the second leg as "a very nice sail." His last late '60s when I sold wood for leg across the Atlantic is the first time Weyerhauser out of the Brus- sels office. The architecture, the smells, the language, the ba- CHANGES

quently crossed paths until I headed far- ther across the South Pacific. Klaus and A small corner of the marina had been Florence, who had spent two summers allocated for dinghy landing, making in the South Pacific, visits to the city convenient for those sailed the other di- of us anchored out. The marina was a rection, to Honolulu, bit ramshackle, and lacking any sort where they sold their of breakwater or wave attenuator, it boat. To show how afforded no more protection than the international cruis- anchorage. We were told that it would ing is, Klaus is from cost nearly $200, plus power and water, Bremen, Germany, to berth there for just one night! And it and Florence is from wasn't even high season. Someone was French Guyana. The definitely capitalizing on the closure of two met when he was the 500-meter long Grand Harbour quay, working on Ariadne which normally offers free berthing to satellite launches. visiting yachts. Klaus is go- Siracusa was once considered the ing to help me with most beautiful city of the ancient world, Jack built 'Fleetwood' my navigation skills and we thought it lived up to that reputa- from this Naja kit. here on the French tion. Along its narrow marble streets are coast, where the tides can run in the an impressive array of buildings, many narrows and around the capes at twice of which have been beautifully restored, the speed my engine can drive my boat. and which showcase the varying archi- The weather has been cold and rainy, so tectural styles of its long history. Staking we may need to wait for a better weather out a table at a cafe on the Piazza, we window to head for Amsterdam. enjoyed an Italian coffee and some excel- — jack 08/10/09 lent people-watching. It was a Saturday, and at least four groups of newlyweds Moonshadow — Deerfoot 62 and their wedding parties came down to George Backhus and Merima the Piazza to have wedding photos taken Message From The Med in front of the town’s spectacular Duomo. (Sausalito / Auckland) It was quite the fashion show! We arrived at the Grand Harbor of The next day we found the local Siracusa, Sicily, late in the afternoon market, which is located on a street at with the setting sun casting a lovely glow the edge of the Old Town. There on a on the handsome buildings of the Old street lined with crumbling buildings, Town. Since the Grand Harbour quay were stalls with vendors hawking fruits was undergoing renovations, we had to and vegetables, cheeses and sausages, anchor in the large but well-protected meats and fish, herbs and spices, and was Sunday, so nobody was at the fuel bay. While celebrating our arrival in clothing and homewares. It was loud and dock. One of the local men rang up the Sicily with sundowners, we could see crowded, and all the different aromas proprietor of the fuel service, who came the smoking cone of Mt. Etna directly to combined into an olfactory assault. The down to turn the pump on. She caters to our north. market probably hasn't changed much the local fishing fleet, so didn't have the The next morning we splashed the in hundreds of years. We picked up ability to process a credit card purchase. dinghy and made our way into town. some provisions, including some fresh But she was kind enough to drive me up Taormina, blessed by mountains and the sea, tuna and swordfish caught in the nearby to an ATM machine — the only one in has been a favorite of tourists, from the Greeks Strait of Messina. town — so I could pull out some cash. in 5th century B.C., to software billionaires. We returned to town for dinner at Il She even made us an espresso while we Cenacolo, a lovely garden were pumping diesel. restaurant that filled with While we were swimming and bathing locals shortly after we ar- off the swim step, I managed to whack rived. We enjoyed an in- my melon on the emergency rudder credible meal of fish soup gudgeon, opening up an inch-and-a-half KIDD NAPPER and beef couscous, two of cut just below my hairline. Dr. Merima the local specialties. The applied butterfly bandages, after which prices were very reason- I self-prescribed two martinis to ease the able, and the portions so pain. Another boat bite and battle scar. huge we couldn’t finish The wind was light the next morning, them. so we motored up the east coast of Sic- The fuel dock at Sir- ily towards the enclave of Taormina. It acusa was all but inac- was an uncharacteristically clear day, cessible to a boat Moon- so along the way we were able to see the shadow's length, so we whole of Mt. Etna. As we approached continued north to Au- gusta to take on diesel. It IN LATITUDES

time for an American-owned boat. Teri had raced in Southern Califor-

LATITUDE/NICK nia for many years aboard Melges 24s, J/105s and other boats, and a few years ago did the TransPac aboard the Olson 40 Uproarious. It's not surprising that she met Greg at a racing event, nor that they were eventually married aboard Teri's Grand Banks 32 at Catalina's Cherry Cove. Since returning home, Teri has become "the girl behind the scenes" at Dickson Racing, which is managing John MacLaurin's new 69-ft Pendragon VI. So what kind of boat did these ex- perienced sailors pick for their circum- navigation? A '02 South Carolina-built Beneteau 473 designed by Group Finot of France. If you're thinking, "Isn't the 'Bennie 473' one of the most common charter boats in the world?", you would be right. In which case, Greg and Teri either made a questionable choice, or today's off-the-shelf charter boats are pretty damn good for ocean cruising. According to Greg and Teri, it's the latter. "She's been an excellent boat, and we had no major problems with the hull, rig or anything else," says Greg. Not that it surprised them. Back in '04, the couple did the 600-mile Sydney-to-Hobart Race, perhaps the world's consistently nasty middle distance race aboard a mini maxi Helsal II. The '04 race turned out to be so rough that the 100-ft maxi Skandia had to be abandoned, all the ribs were broken on the 90-ft Nicorette when she crossed the finish line first, and the mini Teri and Greg aboard their Beneteau 473 'Greet- Greetings — Beneteau 473 maxi the Weegers were on broke and ings', which despite their circumnavigation, Greg and Teri Weeger had to drop out. But, the Weegers took looked as stock as her sisterships at Catalina. Sierra, 13, Behlmer note, all five of the Bennie 473s in the Taormina, we saw an unusually large (Huntington Beach) race not only finished, but did well in mega-yacht at anchor. It looked a bit When it came to choosing what boat the standings. familiar, and as I drew closer, I recog- to buy for a three-year circumnaviga- So when the couple came across a used nized her as Tatoosh, owned by Paul tion, Greg and Teri Weeger of Huntington 'Greetings' off an Indonesian island. Of all the Allen, the 'other' co-founder of Microsoft. Beach didn't spend much time looking countries they visited, Indonesia was Teri's Tatoosh is about 200 feet long, and has or second-guessing their choice. That's favorite because the people were so nice. the full complement of toys — including because they have a a 40-ft powerboat and a 40-ft sailboat world of sailing experi- strapped to her side, and a helicopter ence and are confident on the water. aft. We anchored between Tatoosh and GREETINGS several other megayachts at the foot of The 53-year-old the cliff below Taormina, so there went Greg has long been a the neighborhood. crew and helmsman — george 08/20/09 on A-list offshore rac- ing boats from Farr Readers — George is uncharacter- 40s to TransPac 52s istically off on the length of Tatoosh, to Doug Baker's 80-ft which is actually 420-ft. She might be Magnitude. Indeed, more than 100 feet shorter than Roman just weeks after com- Abramovitch's new Eclipse, but she's still pleting the circum- a big one. navigation, Greg was part of the Magnitude crew that finished the TransPac in record CHANGES

owner's version rather than a charter version of the 473, they didn't hesitate. the cruisers, and wished we could have "When you know what you want," says been out there for a couple of more years, Teri, "you just get it." The original owner but that's not possible at this point in of Greetings had installed a Fisher-Panda our lives." generator and a Spectra watermaker pri- According to Greg, among acces- or to a cruise to Tahiti, but she was oth- sories that were key to the success of erwise pretty much their circumnavigation were the 75-hp stock. After buying Yanmar turbo — which is an option to her, the Weegers did the standard Westerbeke diesel — that

GREETINGS little more than re- "performed flawlessly"; the Fisher-Panda place the extra water generator that worked reasonably well, tankage with extra the Raymarine autopilot that was so reli- fuel capacity — some- able that they never had to pull out the thing they would be spare, and the standard refrig/freezer glad they did. that still works fine today. Indeed, it When we were seemed as though the biggest work the told that a boat, name couple did on the boat was to replace the and type unknown, cushions in Panama just before coming had just completed a home. Even so, both the interior and ex- three-year trip around terior of the boat are in fine condition. Sierra's fair skin the world and was The couple started their adventure in made her a favorite now moored along the March of '06 with a 21-day nonstop shot in Indonesia. fairway at Catalina's to the Marquesas. "It would be the best Isthmus Cove, we figured we'd have no sailing of our entire trip," says Greg. They trouble picking her out. But when we were met in French Polynesia by Sierra, looked at the 10 or so possibilities, we who would periodically join them for a didn't see one that even remotely fit the total of about one third of the trip. The bill. None had a windvane, solar panels, vivacious Sierra claims that by the time jerry jugs or other accessories found on the trip was over, she'd become some- almost all cruising boats. Indeed, despite thing of an authority on the airlines of a three-year, two-month circumnaviga- the world. She rates Qantas at the top tion, Greetings looked just like the four of the heap. or five sisterships that had sailed over After arriving in the Marquesas, the from the mainland for the weekend. Weegers had a pretty standard hip hop The Weegers didn't outfit Greetings across the South Pacific to New Zealand. like a typical cruising boat for two rea- When Greetings arrived, Greg jumped sons. First, Greg doesn't care for the headlong into the extremely active tion of any country in the world, to have "jerry jugs on the rail look." Second, Auckland racing scene. "He hooked up the most friendly people. "The people of the couple didn't think of themselves with the Dickson family, both Roy, who Indonesia have nothing, but they are so as cruisers, but rather as sailors with is Chris's dad, and Chris, former BMW generous and helpful," marveled Teri. a specific goal. "We were on a mission Oracle helmsman, who thanks to smart Then she, Sierra and Greg enjoyed a to sail around the world before my now property investments is now one of the laugh-filled memory, recalling the time 13-year-old daughter Sierra was of age wealthiest people in Auckland," says a bunch of smiling middle-aged Muslim to start high school," says Teri. "We envy Teri. "Greg raced almost every single women lifted the bottoms of their burkas Forget seeing orangutans behind bars, having day, including in the New Zealand Match in order to wade out into the surf to help the opportunity to visit with them in the wild Racing Championships, which are a big them with a more difficult than normal was a real "pinch me" moment. thing." dinghy landing. A f t e r f i v e Because a fair-skinned girl like Sierra months in New Zea- is so rare in Indonesia, she was quite the land, which would be curiosity. "Everybody wanted to touch

GREETINGS their longest stop any- my skin and hair," Sierra says with a where, Greg and Teri laugh. The three spent most of their continued on up to New time on the less-visited south coast of Caledonia, through the Indonesian Islands, because this was the Torres Straits to the place where Greg, a dedicated surfer, Darwin, then up to would be likely to find the most waves. Timor and Indonesia. As it turned out, he'd come across bet- It will no doubt sur- ter surf in French Polynesia, including prise some readers, a 'secret spot' with perfect waves and but like many other nobody around. circumnavigators, the The odd island out in overwhelmingly Weegers found Indo- Muslim Indonesia is, of course, Bali, nesia, which has the largest Muslim popula- IN LATITUDES

only natural that they spent quite a few months at this stopping point. "While in Phuket," Sierra says, "we enjoyed the most delicious Chinese food ever. And, in fact, two of the three best Ital- GREETINGS ian meals we had

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY GREETINGS COURTESY PHOTOS ALL were in Thailand rather than Italy. Not every country is the best at doing their own cuisine!" Teri has what seems to us to be a curious take on the dangers posed by pirates on the ap- The towering dirt walls proach to the Red of the Corinth Canal. Sea. "We were in a convoy with three other boats that kept within half a mile of each other," she remembers. "We passed through the worst area on April 4, 2007, and were just 10 miles away when that 129-ft French luxury yacht was seized by pirates. Once we got further along, the delivery skipper of another boat told us that he'd been chased, and the next week five more boats had pirate incidents. But I'd go through again without worrying, because I don't think pirates care about boats as small as ours. In fact, I think we'd have a greater chance of being crime victims here in the United States." Greg laughed and said, "During the trip we had two surfboards and a kayak out on deck at all times, and were not There's a great big world out there, and you get see a lot of it on a circumnavigation. From above religious about locking our boat. None- right: Who needs the pyramids with this tower in Cairo? Kids are curious everywhere. Singapore. A theless, we never had anything stolen hungry monkey in Southeast Asia. FedEx in the Sudan. Muslim women have yet to be liberated. — until we got back to Long Beach and because it's mostly Hindu. "While the can be if you're thrifty. But there are discovered somebody had taken the Indonesians on all the other islands are also cruisers who figure that if they only nozzle to our hose!" very nice and friendly," remembers Teri, have three years, they are going to see Indeed, the Weegers were quick to "they are sort of beige compared to the it all and do it all rather than be frugal. blow off many of the fears some cruisers colorful people and culture of Bali." The Weegers are among the latter group, — or at least their friends and relatives Greetings then crossed the Flores Sea and figured they spent about $80,000 — have about cruising. "We heard stories to Borneo, so Greg, Teri and Sierra could a year. Things that jacked up their ex- of boats being assessed big fines and travel up the Mahakam River to visit penses were airline tickets, and while The worst weather to hit the Weegers wasn't at with the orangutans. "Seeing them after in places like Thailand, using the boat sea, but while tied up at Queen's Way Marina in a hike into the thick jungle was truly a as a base from which to tour Malaysia Gibraltar. They abandoned their boat! 'pinch yourself' moment," says Teri. and other nearby coun- "After the South Pacific and Indone- tries. "We loved Thailand sia, Singapore, our next stop, was a big and Malaysia — the latter change," says Greg. "Everything worked another Muslim country GREETINGS and it was so multicultural." It was also — but found them to be much more expensive. "Whereas a slip much more sophisticated in Malaysia might cost $12/night," says than we expected," says Greg, "slips at Raffles Marina in Singa- Greg. Boat insurance made pore — where facilities are great and your another considerable dent. every need is catered to — were $80 a "That cost about $9,000 a night. year," says Teri. Latitude often reports how inexpen- Fawn, Teri's 28-year- sive it can be to cruise — and it surely old daughter, was working at a Club Med in Thailand when they arrived, so it was CHANGES

having to deal with crooked officials in places like Indonesia," says Teri, "but the lobster that we had. Not sure what we never experienced any of it. In fact, to do, we gave them the lobster. A couple the officials couldn't have been nicer. It of days later they returned, and we fig- wasn't long before we stopped listening to ured they might want something more. the reports and But no, they returned with two lobster rumors being to pay us back. We think they were just passed along by hungry the first time they visited us."

GREETINGS cruisers, and ig- Teri says that they "had enough bad nored the cruis- weather during the trip to tell some good ing guides, too. stories, but not enough to ever be fright- There just isn't ened." For example, they were hit with a the drama out tramanta near the end of their passage there that lots of from Sardinia to Barcelona, when the people would like wind quickly kicked up from 14 knots you to believe. to 50-knot gusts. Curiously, the only We found that if time they felt the need to abandon their you travel with boat because of weather was when they good humor and were tied up to the dock! It happened at humility, use Queen's Quay Marina in Gibraltar in Oc- common sense tober of '08. Wind gusts of up to 80 knots and are nice, were reported at the nearby airport, you won't have which had to shut down operations. Over Where in the world? With a problem." at the marina, docklines were snapping. boats crammed like this, it Prior to tak- It got so bad that Greg removed halyards can only be Greece. ing off, the cou- to use as back up docklines. "We packed ple had decided that when they got to up all our passports and important docu- Muslim countries, they'd tell everyone ments and got off the boat because it was they were Canadians, thinking it would so dangerous," Teri remembers. make them less likely targets. "We soon The Med turned out to be something discovered that people love Americans of a disappointment to the Weegers. They — even Muslims in places like the Su- picked up Sierra in Greece in early June dan, Oman and Egypt." Not everyone along with Brooke, her 27-year old sister. may like American foreign policy, but They then covered some 1,500 miles of most everyone loves Americans because culture-studded waters in just three we're friendlier than most and tip bet- months. It was such a dash that while ter. they did stop at wild Ibiza, they didn't a result, we actually spent more time That's not to say there weren't a even have time to get off the boat. with the engine on than we did under couple of incidents that initially left them "The marinas were very crowded and sail only." wondering. For example, while stopped incredibly expensive in the Med," says The Weegers' second best passage of on their way up the Red Sea, some fisher- Greg. "I think it would be better to do the circumnavigation was the 19-day men — "big guys" — boarded their boat the Med by land, particularly since the downwind crossing from the Canaries without asking permission. "They were wind either doesn't blow at all or it's too to Grenada. Small wonder there, as nice enough," remembers Teri, "and windy to sail," says Teri." west across the Atlantic in the tropics pantomimed that they wanted two of Three years has long been considered is almost always good. Having learned so much about the world, such the normal amount of time needed to do Greg didn't go overboard equipping as snake charming in Singapore, Sierra is now a circumnavigation. The Weegers feel it the boat with spares, but did carry a ready for high school in Southern California. should be more like six years. Part of spare autopilot, spare alternator, and the reason is that large chunks of spare engine impellers, filters, hoses and time have to be set aside to wait the like. "It's easy to get stuff shipped out seasons of bad weather. "We to you quickly," he says. "For instance,

GREETINGS had to spend five months in New we lost the radar between Aruba and Zealand, four months in Thailand, Panama's San Blas Islands. It only took and two months in the Canaries," us three days to get a replacement. says Greg. That was 11 months out Ironically, it seems like Mexico is the of 38 merely waiting for the seasons only place where it's hard to get stuff to change. shipped." A long time racer, Greg says There are only two things the couple he's spent a lot of time working on would change if they could do the trip performance polars. "For this trip," over. "I'd have davits for the dinghy," says he laughs, "I made a set of cruising Greg. "And we'd take three more years," polars. If we weren't making 5.5 says Teri. knots toward our destination, we What did they miss most about Cali- turned on the engine. We had to because we were on a schedule. As IN LATITUDES

Katie. Radcliffe won the Singlehanded Race handily, as the only other entry dropped out. If it seems incredibly late to be reporting on an Easter Regatta, you're correct, and we apologize for having not gotten to it earlier. "I just finished a 10-day trip around

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY AQUARELLE COURTESY PHOTOS ALL the north end of Van- couver Island aboard Evening Star, a C&C 4 3 o w n e d b y m y friends Dave and Mary Utley of Bainbridge Island, Washington," reports Mike Currie of the "highly modified" Poulsbo, Washing- ton-based Newport 30 Voyager. "I had never been around this part It was more 'whal- of the island before, ey' than windy off and really enjoyed the Vancouver Island. trip. We saw lots of fog and wildlife, and while we did have some rain, we had a surprisingly limited amount of wind. The accompanying photo of a whale coming out of the water was one of those special and lucky moments. I took it while we were motoring around the north side of the Brooks Peninsula. I thought I saw a log in the water and veered to port to miss it. But when we got to within about 80 feet of the 'log', it disappeared — to be replaced by a very large humpback whale coming out of the water and head- ing directly toward our bow! The whale Sailing action at the Bequia Easter Regatta, boat yet!” Chris, his wife Rachel, daugh- jumped three more times behind us, featuring local boats top and upper left, and ter Lilly, and their dog Bequia race the then waved goodbye with a flipper. The Bequia, the foredeck dog on 'Hogfish'. boat themselves. Chris built the boat in weather may not be always conducive fornia? "California surfing," says Greg. the Bahamas, and she's rather unusual to shirt-sleeve sailing up here, but the "There's nowhere else like Huntington thanks to having a flat bottom with inter- wildlife is something else." Beach, because there's always some- nal lead ballast and water storage, and a And it's no croc! "After an eight- thing to ride." He's also missing work. "If daggerboard that allows her to draw as hour trip north of Townsville on the anyone needs someone in a supervisory little as two feet. I was briefly told that Queensland Coast of northeast Austra- position on a school or other public proj- Bequia never falls overboard, but wasn't lia, we dropped the hook at Little Pioneer ect, I'm their guy." able to learn much more, as a furious Bay, Orpheus Island," report Chay, Katie — latitude 08/05/09 Chris took off looking for his cherished As this warning sign suggests, man-eating hand-built dinghy. It, along with their crocs are a threat from just north of Brisbane Cruise Notes: outboard, had been stolen from the dock all the way to the tip of Cape York. "Does your dog do foredeck? We met of the Frangipani Hotel during one that does," write Eveleyn and Terry the after-race party the night Drew of Santa Cruz and the St. Lucia- before." based Kirie Feeling 446 Aquarelle. "I was The Bequia Easter Regat- sitting in our dinghy near the starting ta is one of the bigger sailing line of the second race of the Bequia events in the Caribbean, and LATITUDE/RICHARD Easter Regatta earlier this year," reports attracted a total of 50 boats Evelyn, "when I saw the 45-ft, 16-ton this year, including everything Hogfish Maximus headed right at me. from the local double-enders When they got alarmingly close, I found and J/24s to an 80-footer. myself looking up at their dog, Bequia, Among the participants was who was peering over the foredeck down Don Radcliffe of the Santa at me. "Don't worry," shouted skipper Cruz-based Beneteau First Christopher Morejohne, "I haven’t hit a 456 Klondike, who seems as though he has been out cruising forever with his wife CHANGES

and son Jamie McWilliam of the San Diego-based Kelly-Peterson 46 Esprit, being stolen, but because the locals tell LATITUDE/ANDY vets of the '03 Ha-Ha. "Despite a pretty us that crocs sometimes use inflatables strong current and a little bit of sea, we at teething rings!" managed to clean a good portion of the It's often been said that sailors are bottom of the boat. Unfortunately, Chay safer in mid-ocean than near shore. That got seasick in the process. It may sound was certainly the case one night in Au- funny, but it's not uncommon for cruis- gust, when an out-of-control speedboat ers to get sick while underwater cleaning slammed into two Pacific Puddle Jump the bottom of their boat when it's rough. boats that were moored at the Bora Bora The job had to be done, however, as YC — normally, one of the most tranquil Esprit's bottom had developed a mini for- places imaginable. The first boat hit was est that was slowing her way down. Since the Cape Mendocino-based Nor 'Sea 31 we were headed further north along the Eva, sailed by skipper Michael Traum Queensland coast, and would soon be and his dad, Gerald. in crocodile country, the job couldn't "We were below, sitting at the settee," wait. Two days later, we were heading recalls Michael. "I heard the launch com- for Hinchinbrook Channel, which we had ing fast through the anchorage. I could to reach at high tide if we were going to Mike and Gerald Traum of 'Eva' were aboard tell he was going to come close to us, not hit bottom. We anchored behind little their boat near the Bora Bora YC one night when and I thought, 'Another crazy pangero Haycock Island, which is about a third of a speedboat slammed into her. planing through a crowded anchorage the way up the channel. It's sort of like around here, as it's known to be home to at night.'" (The Traums had been in the being on a jungle river ride at Disneyland large 'salties' — the big saltwater croco- La Cruz, Mexico, anchorage in February or Tenacatita Bay — except instead of diles that enjoy dining on humans. We of '07 when a pangero slammed into an being in the dinghy, we were on our 46- raise our dinghy out of the water every anchored sailboat and was killed.) "Then ft sailboat. We hear the tropical birds night, not because we're worried about it wham! The impact was intense, as it talking here, just like in the old Tarzan heeled us over and spun us around a movies. But we have to be extra careful bit. Some items that had stayed in place

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for all our ocean passages were knocked for an alternative to the off the shelves." usual inflatable or RIB The sturdy cruiser was holed near dinghy, we suggest they YOHELAH COURTESY the rub rail, but is certainly repairable. consider a Walker Bay By the time Mike and his dad scrambled rigid dinghy," suggest up on deck, the driver had restarted his Ken and Katie Stuber powerful outboard and tore off into the of the Honolulu-based blackness. Seconds later, however, the Bristol 32 Sand Dollar, lightweight speedboat T-boned the Se- which is currently at attle-based Baba 40 Yohelah, notching Majuro in the Marshall its bow over the heavily laid-up cruiser's Islands. "We bought our caprail. The driver, who is suspected to 8-ft model second-hand have been drunk, was launched into the for a couple of hundred small boat's windshield, badly lacerating dollars several years his arm. ago, and we think it's At this writing, the process of re- been one of our best cruising purchases. It takes a certain skill to hit two anchored cruis- pairing both boats has begun, and the Since we use ours as a work boat, we ing boats in one night, but the operator of this French gendarmes are completing their bought the gaff rig sail kit for it, then ski boat had it. He may lose an arm for it. investigation. Rob and Teresa have been tricked it out with a boom and vang. well. We don’t have an outboard motor, impressed by the professionalism of The boat’s light weight — only about 50 but we’ve seen them motor very well with the local authorities and want to stress pounds — makes it easy to get on deck a small outboard. If you feel that you that, "The Bora Bora Yacht Club is not or up a beach. The hull is just about need extra stability, you can add one a dangerous place to moor. This was indestructible, and is impervious to just of their tube options. Ours stores very hopefully a very isolated incident by a about anything — including UV rays. nicely on our foredeck." single person using exceptionally bad Our Walker Bay rows, sails and tows very If we're not mistaken, this is the same judgment." Ken Stuber who did the first Ha-Ha in '94 "For cruisers who might be looking aboard the Olympic Valley-based Bristol Your Boatyard in the Heart of Paradise

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35.5 True Blue. How have cruising boats in the South vals and special events while we make LATITUDE/NICK Pacific changed in the last nine years? boat repairs. We will motorsail south to According to Steve and Dorothy Darden, the Isle of Pines while we wait for a new former Tiburon residents who have been main sail to be shipped to us from New cruising the higher latitudes of the Pa- Zealand." cific for the last 12 years aboard their "We left Florida 18 months ago, took M&M 52 catamaran Adagio, "cruising the 'Thorny Path' through the islands to boats are an average of 10 to 15 feet the Eastern Caribbean, and then spent longer, many more of them are catama- hurricane season in Trinidad," report the rans, and the longer monohulls have Hagen family of the Rico, Colorado Prout bow thrusters." Last month the couple 37 Snowgoose catamaran Toucan. The sailed 3,623 miles in 23 days from Ha- Hagen family includes parents Mike and waii to New Caledonia, having a short Mary, and children Noah, 11, Lydia, 8, time before sailed from San Francisco to and Ava, 5. "We then traveled up the Ma- Hawaii. "The first question officials asked careo River in Venezuela, which turned us when we tied up at the visitors pon- out to be a really beautiful trip. Further toon in Port de Moselle Marina, Noumea, travels took us to Cartagena, Colombia, was if we had swine flu. There are 600 and Panama's San Blas Islands. We later confirmed cases in New Caledonia. Quar- Noumea, New Caledonia, looks like a great place sailed back to Cartagena to put Toucan antine took most of our meat, fruits and to have a boat. In order to get along well, it's also on the hard while we returned to the vegetables — except for carrots — but left a great place to know how to speak French. Colorado mountains to work. It was a enough for two nights' dinner because only speak a little English. The staff in great trip, and we met lots of other 'kid we had arrived on a holiday weekend. the harbormaster's office bends over boats'. We'll be headed back to nToucan i We'd gotten hit by a nasty squall as we backwards to be helpful, and there are the spring — and might even enroll the short tacked up Canal Woodin to the yacht services companies available to kids in school in Cartagena." marina, but have had beautiful weather assist. We are enjoying numerous festi- "We're retired and currently spend- since. Our French language skills are ing hurricane season in the Dominican most useful, as most of the tradesmen Republic aboard our boat," write Randy

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and Ellen Hasness of the Washington, Island-based Valiant 40 D.C.-based Island Packet 370 Kwane- Brick House, executed sum. "We're corresponding members of a mid-ocean rendezvous the Oakland YC, and about six years with the disabled boat, ago were transferred to D.C. So we transferring materials sold our Bay Area-based Wauquiez 33 to make a jury-rigged Moonglade, and bought a brand new rudder. Alas, none of Island Packet on the East Coast. We're the improvised rudders headed back to the Bay Area the slow worked. way." So for the next two A Swiss couple's 35-day ordeal finally weeks, Avatar inched came to an end last month, as Avatar, along at roughly 1.5 their 37-ft sloop, was successfully towed knots toward Pago Pago, the final 17 miles to Pago Pago by a U.S. the capital of American Fish & Game boat. A day after setting Samoa. "Avatar was sail from Bora Bora, Avatar's rudder amusingly out-of-con- snapped off, and the couple's attempts trol on the end of the tow to jury-rig a replacement were unsuc- line," says cruiser Wayne Wilson, who 'Avatar' on the tow line near the end of their cessful. With no means of returning went along on the Fish & Game boat to 35-day broken rudder ordeal from Bora Bora to Samoa. It was no fun at all. upwind to French Polynesian waters, tow the stricken boat in. "When Beat and the pair, Beat and Lola, last names not Lola hung several hundred feet of line happened, the tow line would go slack, known, were left with no alternative but off the stern with ventilated jerry jugs then slam taut again, jerking the tow to drift with the prevailing current until attached, it helped a little, but it still boat backwards." Despite enduring this they reached landfall somewhere down- broke the tow line five or six times. Ava- painfully slow process for eight hours, wind. Fortunately, they had some good tar would surf down a wave, suddenly the Fish & Game crew never uttered a luck, as Samoa was 1,000 miles directly turn 90 degrees, then stop. When this cranky word all day long. downwind. Also, fellow cruisers Patrick "The Puesta del Sol Marina in Nica- and Rebecca Childress of the Rhode ragua is very nice, but isolated," reports Life Line Life Insurance Rates That Will Keep You Afloat by • Compare our rates with anyone. • More than 50 companies to choose from. Wagner Insurance • Many other Life and Health products. Since 1978 Term Life Insurance Rates: $250,000 Coverage, Super Preferred Non-Tobacco, Monthly Premiums ISSUE 10-YEAR POLICY 20-YEAR POLICY 30-YEAR POLICY AGE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 30 9.84 9.19 13.78 12.47 22.09 18.38 40 11.81 10.94 18.16 15.53 33.25 25.38 50 25.16 21.66 47.25 33.03 71.97 51.41 60 67.17 43.97 117.69 79.84 N/A N/A $500,000 Coverage, Super Preferred Non-Tobacco, Monthly Premiums 30 15.31 14.00 23.19 20.56 39.81 32.38 40 19.25 17.50 31.94 26.69 62.13 46.68 50 45.94 38.94 90.13 61.69 139.56 98.44 60 129.94 83.56 231.00 155.31 N/A N/A $1,000,000 Coverage, Super Preferred Non-Tobacco, Monthly Premiums 30 25.38 22.75 40.25 34.13 72.63 56.00 : TERM P remium R ates FOCUS 40 32.38 29.75 56.88 49.00 117.25 84.00 50 86.63 70.00 175.00 115.50 266.00 186.38 60 246.75 158.38 456.75 305.38 N/A N/A Rates are monthly. 15- and 25-year policies are also available. Lic. #0F22446 Protect Your Assets. Protect Your Family. WEST COAST LIFE It's Easy! INSURANCE COMPANY CALL US TODAY FOR A QUOTE: (888) 788-8855 Sample Ad

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Page 168 • Latitude 38 • September, 2009 27-FT CATALINA, 1978. Berkeley. $7,000. 30-FT RAWSON CUSTOM. $15,000. 30-FT WOODEN ONE-DESIGN BIRD. Joy is a tall rig - excellent shape - day Namaste. Bow sprit, hard dodger, great Sausalito $15,000. Outstanding condi- sails/overnights; bottom paint ‘07, new liveaboard. Tons of sails, wood stove, car- tion. Good race record. Nothing sails like standing & running rigging 6/08 w/in- bon pole, many extras. Needs some TLC. a Bird. Sausalito berth available. (415) mast halyards, new ProFurl roller furler [email protected] or (415) 533-2915. 302-7490. w/UK Halsey jib 9/09, new cushions 09, trickle charger w/ 2 batteries. kraigkraft@ 30-FT NEWPORT MK3, 1985. Vallejo gmail.com. Yacht Club. $12,500. Excl. bottom, new jib furling, engine excl, very good condi- 27-FT ANTRIM, 1996. Point Richmond. tion. Bring offer, all ground tackle, VHF, $40,000. K5, Hull #1. Exciting one-design nav. system, wheel steering, new 3 batt, sport boat. Sails over 15 knots. Carbon 29-FT RANGER, 1972. Alameda. $11,500. chg sys, some new upholstery, excel. mast, new trailer. Barely used Quantum Moving, must sell. Can’t beat this price!! condition. [email protected] Fusion main and jib, lots of extras. www. See pics. Serious buyers only. Atomic 4 (707) 235-0368 or (503) 569-1488. u27class.org/ [email protected] engine, good condition, sleeps 5, GPS, (415) 828-1203. VHF, chart plotter. Too much to men- 30-FT WILDERNESS, CUSTOM, 1980. Al- tion. See website for boat information. 30-FT BABA, 1984. Newport Beach, CA. ameda. $15,000/obo. New keel, fractional 26-FT MACGREGOR, 2006. Loch Lo- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranger_29 chip- $68,000. Bob Perry’s sweetest design. rig with masthead chutes, oversize pole. mond Marina, San Rafael. $22,600. Very [email protected] (510) 769-9999. This beautiful boat has been extensively 1986 Pacific Cup vet. Trailer, lots of lightly clean boat. Excellent condition. Com- outfitted for cruising. Our plans have used sails. [email protected]. pletely equipped. Blue hull, 50 HP Evin- 30-FT CAL 2-30, 1969. RYC. $17,000. changed. WAY too much to list here. rude E-Tec, shore power, second battery, Great Bay boat. New 25hp Universal Please check the web page for more 30-FT CORONADO, 1973. Monterey GPS/VHS, bottom paint, like new trailer Diesel, new epoxy bottom, new Ball- details and photos. www.ballreich.net/ Harbor, CA. $9,995. Atomic 4 engine, and much more. Call (415) 456-2644 or inger boom and spreaders, new interior mandisa/tour/boat_specs.html. 15 gal. tank, roller furling jib, VHF, lazy [email protected]. cushions, new water tank, autopilot, fully jacks, compass, 12 v and manual bilge battened main, 3 jibs, spin, gear, inflat- 30-FT ISLANDER BAHAMA, 1979. Sau- pumps, macerator pump and holding 25-FT LANCER, 1980. $4,500. Folsom able/outboard. [email protected] or salito. $12,000/obo. Volvo diesel. Knot- tank, gimballed stove, 30 gal. water tank. Lake Marina. Includes Honda OB, trailer. (415) 246-0324. meter, depthfinder, Harken roller furler. Email: [email protected] Owner since 1984, always at Folsom Great Bay and Delta boat. Nice interior. or (831) 372-7245. Lake. New bottom paint, shoal keel, Berthed at Clipper Yacht Harbor. Photos comfortable, standing room cabin, can upon request. alisonpope59@hotmail. sleep 5. Sails (4), hull and rigging in very com, (415) 497-1017 or (415) 388-5780. good condition. (916) 342-2546.

25-FT CATALINA 250 WK, 2002. Folsom. $18,000. Fresh water wing keel, with trailer. Great condition. Folsom water sucks. My loss-your gain. 8hp 4 stroke just serviced last year-way low hours. In the water now, but I have to pull it in 30-FT PEARSON 303, 1983. $12,950. two weeks. Email: [email protected] or Doyle main and roller furling jib, spinnaker 31-FT CAPE GEORGE CUTTER, 1992. (530) 417-0208. and gear, hot and cold pressure water, 16- Port Townsend, WA. This CG is one hp Yanmar diesel, new interior cushions, of the finest examples of a yard-com- 27-FT CAL 2-27, 1975. Oakland. $7,500. lives like a 35-foot boat. Priced to sell. 29-FT ARDELEIGHL/ATLANTIS, 1973. pleted Cape George 31 in existence. Good condition, has been singlehanded (510) 917-7749. Alameda. $3500 obo. Great English Launched in 1992, carefully maintained, from Wa-SoCal coast. Farymann diesel, pocket cruiser. Wide beam. Fully re- well equipped for extended cruising. Inte- VHF, radar, autohelm, dodger, roller furl- 30-FT CAPE DORY CUTTER, 1984. stored in 2002 then neglected by another rior layout features laminated Port Orford ing, 4 headsails, 2 mains, 2 anchors, Tomales Bay. $37,500. Well maintained. owner. Bottom recently done, sailing, but cedar beams, trim with teak cabinets. manual windlass, rigging new ‘06, custom Recent E80 radar, Variprop, new uphol- cosmetics need work. All the expensive Double berth forward, enclosed head interior teak shelving/cabinet. Call (650) stery/cushions. A sweet sailing boat and gear is in place in 2002: New main and with shower, settee-berths amidships, 303-0560 or [email protected]. easy to singlehand. Lots of pictures at jib, Harken furler, fresh Yanmar diesel, new overhead skylight. Aft galley to starboard, website: http:// cd-30.blogspot.com (click monel shaft, rudder, fuel tanks, oversized nav station to port. Cockpit has two large to enlarge). Email: [email protected] standing rigging, etc. This boat has seen cockpit lockers, 1 propane locker and 1 29 TO 31 Feet or call (510) 910-2099. the big seas. Call (510) 421-6712 or lazarette locker. New engine, radar, Trinka [email protected]. dinghy, running backstays, downwind 30-FT TARTAN, 1978. Alameda. $15,000. pole, windlass, AGM batteries, Force 10 Well maintained, very clean, classic stove, BBQ, boom gallows, windvane, Sparkman & Stephens design with reliable SSB, VHF, new thru-hulls/seacocks, etc. Atomic 4 engine, many extras. Dodger, www.capegeorgecutters.com/broker- furler, BBQ, new head, stainless fuel age/Infinity.html. Call (360) 385-3412 or tank and new prop. [email protected] email: [email protected]. or (510) 864-9880.

31-FT CATALINA 309, 2007. Alameda Marina. $91,000. Catalina 309 ‘Boat of 32 TO 35 Feet the Year’ 31 ft x 11’6”. New 11/07. Furl- 31-FT WYLIE, ‘MOONSHADOW’. ing main, jib. Lines to cockpit. 2 enclosed $18,000/obo. One of Tom Wylie’s best 33-FT VAN DER VLS (DUTCH STEEL). cabins, 7 berths, 8 opening hatches/ custom-designed yachts for SF Bay and 30-FT CATALINA, 1979. Ventura. $14,500. 1971. San Francisco. $30,000. Well main- ports. 21 hp. 3 cyl. Yanmar, chart/cockpit ocean racing. A winner, remains com- In excellent sailing condition. Tabernacle tained. Full keel, rare aft cabin (separate tables. AC/DC fridge/freezer, LPG stove- petitive today. Yanmar diesel, 9 Barient mast. Completely rebuilt Yanmar diesel entrance/sleeps 2). New: Boom, head, oven, microwave, water heaters, Auto- winches, stainless rod rigging, Barient engine. New autopilot, depth meter. macerator, holding tank, paint, varnish, helm, chart plotter, wind, tridata, electric backstay adjuster, Quick Vang boomvang, New bilge pump; non-skid paint. Recent GPS, stereo, zincs, netting. Autopilot, windlass, mast VHF/TV. Spacious saloon, large sail inventory, Martex prop. Sleeps 6. bottom paint. Rigging inspected and fridge, reliable Volvo 24-hp, 3 anchors+all cockpit storage. Stern shower/ladder. Hauled 10/08, new bottom paint. Excel- upgraded. Clean interior; refrigerator, chain, Singlehanded from Netherlands. Lead keel. Fully equipped sail/naviga- lent condition. Race ready. (415) 435-1006 stove. Email: [email protected] www.elsewhere2.webs.com. Call Sean tion/comfort. [email protected] or or (415) 377-6688. or (805) 644-6095. (415) 509-1277 or steelboat2009@hot- (510) 490-3575. mail.com.

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September, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 169 35-FT ALBERG, 1964. Sausalito Area. $12,500. New rigging, trans, shaft, prop, Mathiesen Marine rudder, Kubota diesel w/new fuel pump, filters, starter, heads, mainsail 85%, For All Of Your Electrical & Electronic Needs genoa new. New bottom 7 coats west epoxy. Boat sails & motors now! Call (415) 332-7501 or (415) 308-6904 or email Professional installations by an [email protected]. ABYC Certified Master Technician

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Electronics, PC & Mac based Navigation jib, and spinnaker), refinished/repainted interior, new rigging, new cleats, new ad- Systems Integration, Radar, Autopilots justments, new bottom (super fair carbon Corrosion Issues, Inverters, Battery Banks anti-foul), new lines, remotely adjustable -Fully Insured- jib leads, topsides polished, wire hoist- (510) 350-6622 www.MathiesenMarine.com 34-FT BENETEAU 10R, 2007. Long ing slings, and a new cover. cmtozzi@ Beach. $135,000.Yanmar 20 hp, Har- sbcglobal.net (415) 244-5422. ken furler, main, jib, spinnaker, dodger, canvas, performance and comfort pacs, 32-FT WESTSAIL, 1976. Sausalito, CA. liferaft storage, multiple NKE electron- $60,000. Cared for cruising boat with the ics and repeaters, loaded, ready to go. cruising gear and lots of upgrades. Please Save Your Aft! Pictures: www.quivercharters.com. Email: call for full details. (707) 874-0345. Using one of our 1400+ patterns or your [email protected] or (310) 809-2263. own pattern, let our craftsmen create a 32-FT PEARSON. “Racer/Cruiser” 1979. comfortable, durable, and stylish set of Alameda. $22,500 or an intelligent offer. Fast, easily singlehanded sloop. Featured all-weather cushions for your cockpit. in August 2007 Practical Sailor. 1250 Find your custom, closed cell foam hours on original M-15 Universal Diesel. cushions at www.bottomsiders.com! Gear (vintage ‘95): autopilot, digital depth finder & gauge, Harken furler, Navtek backstay adjuster, Hall Spars Quik vang, Furuno radar, 25 watt marine radio. New: 19-gallon aluminum fuel tank and electric 33-FT CUSTOM CUTTER ‘ANNIE’, 1981. fuel pump (2002), 2 batteries (2006). Port Townsend, WA. $108,000. Custom Documentation: all original manuals, ‘95 built, full keel, fiberglass hull with Airex BottomSiders Call Toll Free: (800) 438-0633 survey, maintenance, diving, haul records core. Wood house, decks and interior, 2305 Bay Avenue [email protected] since my ‘95 purchase. (510) 525-2754. seven Hasse & Petrich sails, Volvo diesel, Hoquiam, WA 98550 Fax: 360-533-4474 Autohelm, pressure water, ElectraSan, propane galley stove. A robust and su- perbly constructed cruising yacht. Shows as new. Email: [email protected]. We care about sail care!

35-FT HALLBERG-RASSY, 1972. Moss Landing, CA. $55,000. This is a nice cen- ter-cockpit bluewater cruiser. 30k in the last few years. Rebuilt Volvo MD30A. New Ullman sails with Furlex on jib. New rig- ging. Comnav autopilot, Raymarine plot- 35-FT J/BOATS J/109, 2004. Sausalito. ter, radar, Interphase Outlook and more. $185,000. Fast, fun, mint condition racer/ San Francisco Service [email protected] or (831) 595-2467. cruiser singlehand or with crew. 1st 2008 773 Andersen Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901 J/109 Division, 1st 2009 J-Fest Division, 3rd PHRF (72 rating). Quantum Kevlar T: 415-453-2142 M: 510-333-4644 Faster by Design 34-FT SAN JUAN, 1984. $39,000. Fast racing & Dacron cruising sails (2 mains, Hours: 8-5 M-F, Sat. by appointment www.northsails.com comfortable, blue water cruiser, excellent 2 jibs), 2 asymmetric spinnakers, new condition. 6’ headroom, galley, sleeps six, Sail Care N Sail CoverS N YaCht CoverS N FlagS N CruiSing ProduCtS rigging, Spectra lines. B&G instruments, rod rigging. Roller furling headsail, 150% VHF radio, GPS, Yanmar diesel, 29 hp, genoa, main, working jib, in good condi- excellent condition. Doubles as perfor- tion. 3GMD Yanmar, Achilles dinghy, large mance cruiser with roller furling, all rigging bimini. Price reduced. nino@access-print. led aft, sleeps 6+ with full galley, head, com (510) 420-8956. shower, hot/cold water, fridge. Ready to race one-design, Pac Cup, PHRF or cruise oceans SF Bay and Delta in com- fort, style and performance. Must sell. Worldwide Marine Forecasts [email protected] (415) 717-3664. Cruising, Racing & Commercial Repair, Packages Starting at $65.00 USD Restoration & New Construction (866) 882-WXGY (9949) toll free 970 N Kalaheo Ave Fred Andersen Boat & Woodworks (510) 522-2705 (808) 291-WXGY (Mobile) Suite C-104 (808) 254-2525 (Office) Kailua, Hawaii 96734 RANGER 33, 1976 (808) 443-0889 (Fax) [email protected] Diesel <325 hrs, 6 head sails, spinnaker, new standing rigging, rebuilt head, solar panels and more. $24,900. www.weatherguy.com Cameron Cove Yacht Sales • (707) 645-1636 www.cameroncoveyachtsales.com

Page 170 • Latitude 38 • September, 2009 34-FT SABRE, 1983. Bel Marin Keys. 35-FT ERICSON, 1978. San Francisco 36-FT SABRE, 1998. Berkeley. $155,000. $39,000. Good mid-size cruiser/racer. Yacht Club. $23,000. Well maintained Professionally maintained sloop. Shallow 6’3” headroom below. Can sleep six. excellent all-around sailboat, sleeps 6. draft wing keel ideal for cruising. Blue hull Beautiful wood interior, galley, head with Hull just sandblasted & repainted & new and topsides painted 12/06. Standing rig- shower. New Hood sails 90-105 headsail, cutlass bearing installed. 1998-Yanmar ging replaced 2/07. New autopilot 5/07. Harken roller furler, new Harken traveler, engine overhauled Dec. ‘08. Teak refin- New mainsail 7/08. Furling jib and lightly new fuel lines, dodger, Westerbeke 28 ished & lifelines replaced in Dec. ‘08. used asymmetrical spinnaker. Call (925) hp diesel. Clean. Call (415) 883-3733 or New chainplate & bulkheads in 2004, 766-2205 or [email protected]. email: [email protected]. full kitchen galley, transom ladder. Email: [email protected] (415) 308-3759. 36-FT C&C, 1979. Brisbane. $26,900. 38-FT KETTENBURG, 1956. Alamitos Canadian-built racer/cruiser. Atomic 4, 32-FT CATALINA 320, 1997. Oyster Cove Bay, Long Beach. $10,000. Atomic 4 with Schaefer roller furling, main, jib, wheel Marina. $69,000. Beautiful condition 20 hrs, genoa 150, jib, NEW main, spinna- steering, self-tailing winches, etc. Call inside and out. Yamnar diesel, dodger, bi- ker, dual batteries, Lewco battery charger, if you’d like to make an offer. You won’t mini, cockpit table, full instrumentation on hauled out and bottom paint 3 months offend me. Must sell. See: http:// sfbay. wheel pedestal including GPS, autopilot, ago, new paint, great interior. Call (714) craigslist.org/pen/boa/1307763396.html. plus many upgrades. Roller furling jib. All 943-1600 or [email protected]. Email: [email protected] or call sheets run to cockpit. Pictures. Call (916) (801) 816-1110 or (801) 403-6304. 200-9145 or [email protected]. 36-FT CATALINA, 1986. $49,000. Radar, below deck autopilot, electric windlass, 36-FT JEANNEAU, 1997. $89,000 Price 35-FT YORKTOWN, 1974. Emeryville 45# anchor and all chain, refrigeration, reduced. Very well maintained. Electric Yacht Harbor. $29,000. Proven blue water propane oven/stove/BBQ, high output anchor windlass, dodger, refrigerator/ cruiser priced to move! Over 10k miles alternator, inverter, dodger, bimini and freezer, GPS, chartplotter, autopilot, CD under the keel. Ready to cruise! One more. (510) 847-5469. player, VHF, B&G instruments, depth/ family has owned her since construction. knot/wind, dinghy with 2-hp Johnson. For See website for specs, photos, & details: info call Brian (209) 722-2068 or email: www.maryanntwo.com. Email: morten- [email protected]. To view call Roy [email protected] or (408) 202-4944. (510) 523-4081.

32-FT ISLAND PACKET, 1990. Alameda. $89,000. Well maintained, full cockpit 32-FT ERICSON, 1989. San Francisco enclosure with mast view. New lifelines, - South Beach Marina. $37,500. 1989 dripless stuffing box, cutlass bearing, Ericson 32-200. Great condition. Bruce Raymarine X5 autopilot with remote, King designed. All sails, gear, low hours, mainsail, batteries, charger. Windlass, double cabin canvas, aft skirt. Excellent Manson Supreme w 130’ chain, wind/ on SF Bay. Selling to buy 26’ TigerCat. 36-FT PEARSON 365 KETCH, 1977. speed/depth, more. See at our wesite: Email: [email protected]. Marina Village Yacht Harbor, Alameda. www.caprice32ip.com. Call (510) 380- $55,000 obo. Beautiful liveaboard. 40HP 8625 or [email protected]. 34-FT ISLANDER, 1969. Emery Cove Westerbeke diesel. 3 new sails. 2005- Yacht Harbor. $10,777. Restored clas- standing rigging, refrigeration, entertain- 38-FT MORGAN CC, 1993. San Diego, 32-FT PEARSON VANGUARD, 1963. sic. All systems new. SS fuel tank, water ment and electronic systems. Inflatable CA. $75,000. Waterfront living at its best. Sausalito. $5,900. Avance, Hull #25. Has heater, propane stove, topsides Awlgrip rigid bottom. Much more! Call (925) 457- There is no other option out there that al- no blisters, no soft spots on deck. Recent epoxy, Universal diesel<300 hours, Auto- 4957 or [email protected]. lows oceanfront property at this type of haulout, bottom paint, reinforced rudder, helm instruments. Needs sails. Consider price in San Diego. Morgan is an excellent new gudgeon shoe and intermediate credit for used sails. Phone for history and 39-FT YORKTOWN, CENTER COCKPIT, sailboat and there are 5 currently for sale strap. New Bullwork toerail 95% com- photos: (209) 613-9331 or (209) 634-6273 1988. Marina Bay, Richmond. $29,000. across the country. The prices range from plete. Italian diesel runs strong. Needs (fax) or [email protected]. Full size bed in aft cabin, V-berth, CNG 93k to 130k. This boat was listed for 110k customization. Good working vessel. gas stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, and is now listed for 75k, well below the Email: [email protected] or (415) freezer, ice maker, TV, DVD, VHF, radar, market rate. Take advantage of this for 300-6018. GPS, depth finder, 50 HP diesel, electric sale by owner/no broker offer today. Addi- windlass, electric head, separate shower. tionally this boat is located at Humphrey’s Great liveaboard. Email [email protected] by the Bay, which has live concerts from or (209) 743-6275. May - October for your viewing, listening and entertainment pleasure, check out: www.humphreysconcerts.com. Call (619) 243-6269 or [email protected] for boat info.

35-FT ERICSON 35 II, 1971. Newport, 36-FT PEARSON, 1975. Marina Bay, Oregon. $30,000. Excellent condition. Richmond. $32,500. Comfortable coastal Very well maintained. New Yanmar engine cruiser, in nice shape, dodger, ProFurl furl- 32-FT BRISTOL, 1978. Ixtapa, MX. <100 hrs. Radar, windvane, roller furling, ing jib, 2 year old main. 27 hp Volvo diesel, $19,000/obo. Early retirement, laid-off? etc. Great boat. Slip available. Call (541) 30 gal. fuel, 100 gals water (3 tanks), self Maybe it’s time to get away. Our 2004 990-9613 or [email protected]. tailing winches, and more. Call (415) 209- Baja Ha-Ha vet is waiting for you in Ixtapa. 38-FT KETTENBURG, 1956. Berkeley, 6323 or [email protected]. Fully equipped for cruising, nothing to Wilmington. 3 K-38 classics. Each in buy. Give her a coat of bottom paint and 36 TO 39 Feet various stages of renovation. 2 in the 36-FT ISLANDER, 1980. Berkeley Marina. wait for the fleet in Zihuatanejo. Later go water. Please see details: www.sailk38. $34,000. Low hour Yanmar 3cyl., 38 hp 39-FT FREYA, 1977. Antioch City Marina, back up to the Gulf for the best sailing in com. Email: [email protected] diesel, roller furling, cruising spinnaker, CA. $49,500. Serious, quick passage Mexico. 32’ is the ideal size for the Sea or call (916) 847-9064. autopilot, radar, VHF, electric windlass, of Cortez. Tuck in the little bays. Anchor maker, priced for buyer’s market. Hull #4 h/c pressure water, refrigeration, 2 an- in 10’ of water. More details and list of from Gannon Yachts, 4 used sails, one chors. Baja Vet. Good solid boat. Call equipment on the web site. Make me an new, autopilots, Aries, grounded and (510) 644-1217 or (510) 684-7388 or email offer I can’t refuse. See at our website: wired for SSB, depth-sounder, GPS. Email [email protected]. www.eblw.com/contepartiro/contepar- [email protected] or (925) 522-1353. tiro.html. Email [email protected] or call Contact owner for details and history: (510) 367-5621. www.ablboats.com/details.php?id=85646.

August Enterprises STARBOARD YACHT DELIVERIES Marine Surveying and Consulting Over 50,000 sea miles • Pacific, Caribbean, Atlantic Serving the Bay Area since 1995 USCG Master 100 GT STCW • Power & Sail 510-889-8850 Rick Whiting • (415) 740-2924 • [email protected] CARPENTRY VOLVO PENTA OODRUM MARINE Mobile cabinet shop Specialist Dealer Since 1980 W Specializing in custom interior Contact Lon Woodrum at: cabinetry, tables, cabinets, countertops, 415-420-5970 ESKELUND MARINE • (510) 523-7670 cabinsoles. For power or sail. www.woodrummarine.com 1913 Clement Ave • Alameda Marina • Bldg 13 at Pier 2

September, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 171 36-FT BENETEAU 361, 2002. SF Marina MARINE OUTBOARD COMPANY West Basin. $118,000. Bristol, loaded, custom, all electronics, recent haulout Johnson Tohatsu and bottom paint + coveted SF Marina berth. Will consider lease or non-equity Evinrude Mariner partnership. Call (415) 771-0741 or email: [email protected]. Mercury Honda 36-FT ISLANDER, 1975. Sausalito. Nissan Yamaha $30,000. New bottom ‘04, new standing rigging ‘04, new engine ‘06 (approx. 15 44-FT KELLY PETERSON, 1977. Kemer (415) 332-8020 hrs), Max Prop, propane, pressure water, Turkiz Marina, Turkey. $130,000. Finest masthead LED tri, Raymarine instruments Kelly Peterson on market today. Mast/ Our certified technicians have repaired, rebuilt, repowered and serviced & autopilot, other upgrades, topsides rigging redone 2008, 1993 Perkins 85 outboards and boats since 1990 for less than anywhere else in the Bay need TLC. Email: [email protected] or hp/rebuilt 2009. Extensive list of add- (707) 575-3350 or (707) 291-2023. Area. How? Less overhead… All repairs and parts come with a 1-year ons/ready to cruise with all of the best cruising gear. Fast and beautiful. Owner warranty; 3-year warranty on new Nissan engines. aboard 15 Sept. thru 27 Oct. Kemer Turkiz Marina, Turkey. Start your cruise here on 35 Libertyship Way • Sausalito, CA 94965 the turquoise coast. www.grace44.com. Email: [email protected] or call (702) 767-8322 or (702) 838-2902.

38-FT TARTAN 3800, 1995. Marina Vil- lage, Alameda. $140,000. Classic beauty, well maintained. New mainsail. Raymarine instruments and radar. MaxProp, three blade. Loves ocean sailing. Call (925) 330- 1378 or [email protected].

39-FT CAL, 1978. Alameda. $65,000. 45-FT DOWNEAST Cutter, 1979. San 50hp Yanmar repower 300 hrs, C-80 chart Diego, CA. $100,000/obo. Beam 14’ Draft plotter/radar/fishfinder, Profurl w/100% 6’ 6-cyl Perkins. For sale by owner. One & 150 jibs. Full dodger, Maxwell 2500 of last 45s built by Downeast. Bluewater windlass. This boat is very clean. Full Baja veteran. 7’ galley headroom. Call details, see website: www.ideasinmotion. (650) 348-0756. com/cal39. Email [email protected] or call (510) 864-0237. 45-FT WAUQUIEZ CENTURION, 1992. $155,000. High quality, fast, performance 37-FT CABO RICO, 1995. Vallejo. Cre- world cruiser. Safely go anywhere. Pas- alock designed cruiser in excellent condi- sages with 200 mpd made good. We tion. Cutter rigged, safe, easy to sail with cruised the Caribbean and Pacific and full electronics. Tender with motor, two now she must be sold. Solid FRP hull, anchors, etc. Mexico ready. Charter/share masthead sloop, removable cutter stay, Vessel Electric equity. Email: [email protected] or call Harken furling, full-batten main, Windpilot (707) 477-6980. servo-vane, swimstep transom, Lofrans Mobile marine navigation installations electric windlass, dual-refrigeration, new 38-FT MORGAN, 1980. Tiburon. $58,000. Balmar alternator/digital charger, 1000w and expansions of existing systems 50hp Perkins diesel - 2600 hrs, 120 gen, inverter, ICOM SSB and VHF, Furuno fully battened main, triple reef, all lines radar, lots more. Photo and inventory • Class A, Class B AIS systems and digital TVs to cockpit. Dodger w/full bimini. Custom available. $155,000. Discount for quick anchor system, hot water, reefer. Beautiful closing. For more info: [email protected] • Raymarine® warranty dealer and certified installer heavy and light air boat. (209) 743-8858. or call (808) 826-6050. • NMEA-certified Marine Electronics Installer • Insured 40 TO 50 Feet

Milltech Marine AIS 40-FT HUNTER LEGEND, 1986. La Paz, BCS, MX. $76,000/obo. Multiple Brian Theobald • (415) 424-2204 upgrades since 2006 include: radar, chart plotter, SSB, refrigeration, propane conversion, stack pack, solar, and more. [email protected] Cruising Mexico past two seasons and ready again. Contact for info and pictures. Email: [email protected] or call 44-FT CSY WO, 1978. Rio Dulce, Gua- (530) 957-2810. temala. $50,000. Great cruising boat in a super cruising location. Owners just 42-FT BENETEAU, 2003. Brickyard Cove. RODGERS & ASSOCIATES finished cruising. Aft stateroom needs $165,000. Cruise ready, with watermaker, remodel and bottom needs paint. See solar with large house bank, upgraded Certified at: www.kanzlerfox.com. You can email: windlass, conventional sail w/stack pack. [email protected] or call (011) This is a well-crafted French-built boat. Marine Surveyors 502-5819-8445. (510) 847-9854. As appointed by Boat US Insurance Services and Institute of London Underwriters ASA - NAMS - LLOYDS OFFSHORE PASSAGEMAKING INSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC John & Amanda Neal are dedicated to providing hands-on, documented instruction aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 46 Mahina Tiare III, drawing on their combined 502,000 miles and 66 years of experience. established www.mahina.com • (360) 378-6131 1 9 7 8 Tel: 831-475-4468 [email protected] Mexico • Caribbean • South Pacific Going Somewhere?Stop by our office and take a bundle ofLatitude 38 along with you. www.rodgersandassociates.com We promise you’ll be a hero for sharing them with other cruisers! Latitude 38 • 15 Locust Ave • Mill Valley, CA • (415) 383-8200 • Open M-F 9-5

Page 172 • Latitude 38 • September, 2009 45-FT EXPLORER, 1978. San Rafael, CA. 41-FT MORGAN CLASSIC MODEL, $109,000. Beautiful, lovingly maintained, 1991. San Carlos, Mexico. $98,000. Primo center cockpit sloop/cutter. Constant condition. Equipped and ready to cruise. upgrades past 15 years. Good performer, Center cockpit, great liveaboard, must bright interior with 2 staterooms/heads. see to appreciate roominess. Recent Yanmar 62 hp, LPU, radar. Haul & survey survey. See blog for equipment list and 2008. Email [email protected] or current photos: http:// sailboatvagari. call (415) 265-4418. blogspot.com. Call (520) 825-7551 or email [email protected].

48-FT J/145, 2001. Santa Barbara, CA. 41-FT X-YACHT, 2001. Pt. Richmond. $465,000. Carbon-fiber cruiser/racer. $199,000. Built, looks and sails like a High performance boat that’s fast & easy SWAN-super strong, beautiful and fast- to handle. Comfortable cockpit with PHRF 60. DISP: 16,314 lbs. BAL: 7,716 dodger, roller furling, retractable bowsprit. lbs. DRAFT: 6’9”. Email billydd@charter. Elegant main cabin in varnished cherry net or (775) 233-1803. Loaded boat show & leather. B & G electronics, oversized purchase, NEVER chartered, raced or winches, autopilot. Lighter & better than cruised, near bristol. Swan. Call (805) 896-0173 or email: [email protected]. 44-FT TARTAN 4400, 2004. $475,000. Hull #1 of Tartan’s newest deck salon. 43-FT ALASKA CUTTER, 1986. Seattle, 40-FT SAMSON CUTTER, 1980. Point Electric winches, Vacuflush heads, full WA. $125,000/obo. Complete restoration Richmond. $29,500. Great for SF Bay. batten main, roller genoa, cruising spinna- finished July 2009. New steel plating on Traditional wood interior, newer sails and ker. Espar central heat, bow thruster. Kato bottom, new teak/mahg/cedar interior, rigging, roller furling, autopilot, Dutchman davits, Caribe inflatable. Only 170 hours new mechanical systems thru-out. Main- flaking, refrigeration, shower. Double bunk on diesel engine. New condition. See on sail & jib furling. A must see boat! Two and two pilot berths. Reliable Volvo diesel. www.youtube.com, search Tartan4400, boat owner is desperate! No reasonable Recent Mexico cruise. See more at: www. our actual boat! Email: amgjohn@sbc- offer refused. Call (360) 518-8881 or email svpatriarch.com. Call (707) 961-2080 or global.net or (530) 318-0730. [email protected]. email: [email protected]. 47-FT CUSTOM FIBERGLASS CUTTER, 42-FT VALIANT. $295,000. Never used. 2004. Coos Bay, OR. $499,000 Reduced. Never in salt water. Quantum sails, ProFurl Blue water high latitude cruising sailboat, on jib, autopilot, microwave, Westerbeke two helms - one enclosed, sleeps six, diesel. Boat is as new, location Valiant premium equipment, electronics, 85HP factory in Texas. Contact Dick May. Email diesel, 4.2KW generator, workshop, 200+ [email protected] or (480) 513-7136. fuel and water, refrigeration, washing machine, insulated. Call (541) 888-5688. 42-FT CATALINA, 1990. South Beach Pictures: www.hyssop.com/boat. Harbor, San Francisco, CA. $112,000. Great condition. New dodger, radar, dinghy, chartplotter, autopilot, etc. Ex- 41-FT SCEPTRE, 1985. Sausalito Yacht 40-FT PETERSON TWO-TONNER, tensive upgrades. Full specs available: Harbor. $195,000. Add food and water 1980. San Diego, CA. $58,000/obo. This www.leluya.blogspot.com. Call Thomas, (not too much water, has Spectra water- performance racer/cruiser sailed from (650) 298-9043. maker), leave for South Seas. This cutter San Diego to France in 2005 where she rigged boat (removable inner headstay) was totally refit: new Yanmar engine, hull/ has been impeccably maintained and deck/mast paint job, bottom fairing, new systematically upgraded. It has all the head, rigging verification, new MaxProp, goodies, including electronics, spare etc. After several regattas in France, and parts, nav system, and a Zodiac inflatable months cruising the Caribbean, she was 45-FT SPARKMAN & STEPHENS. SEA- with o/b. BMW engine. Lots of extras. If sailed back to San Diego where upgrades FARER YAWL. San Francisco. Around you don’t know Sceptres, you can see continued: New refrigeration, new water $96,000. Yacht Soltura. Built in Holland them at: www.sceptremarine.com for heater, bottom job/deck paint, March of solid fiberglass. Sea-kindly and easily info, pics and specs. No calls after 7:00 2009. Race in SoCal (PHRF 69) then handled by two people. The amazing pm PST please: (415) 461-5902. Or email cruise the islands in style. Call (619) 467- thing about this classic boat is you can’t [email protected]. 6369 or [email protected]. 41-FT FORMOSA KETCH, 1978. Rio walk away without taking another look. Dulce, Guatemala. $52,500. Classy Contact Jerry: [email protected] or boat with excellent cruising inventory. call (415) 435-3513. Fiberglass hull, hardwood and fiberglass topsides, aluminum masts. Perkins 4-108 rebuilt 2005. Radar, wind and solar power, hydraulic steering, new fridge 2008. Two single, two double berths. Much more. Moored in fresh water, easy sail to Belize. www.tombuttsmontana.com/dragonlady.html. Email: [email protected] (406) 431-9582. 50-FT HOLLMAN CUTTER, 1989. Ma- 45-FT BENETEAU 45F5, 1991. Ventura, 47-FT CATALINA, 2002. Santa Cruz. rina Bay YH, Richmond CA. $199,500. CA. $125,000. Racer/cruiser, PHRF-63, $239,000. 460 engine hours. Infurling 50-FT HUDSON FORCE 50. Offshore Major refit in ‘03, this cutter rig has all with 3 cabins, 2 heads, beautiful wood main. Electric winch. Captain’s chairs. Cruising Ketch, 1979. Blaine, WA. sails handled from cockpit. SSB, auto- interior. Price lowered for quick sale. Complete nav pac. Professionally main- $169,000. Great liveaboard. 5 state- pilot, VHF, GPS, windlass w 300’ chain, Recent upgrades: New MaxProp 2008, tained. Cleanest Catalina around. A like- rooms, 2 heads, 80hp diesel, 200g water, reefer/freezer, chart table, big galley, two fridge, inverter/charger, anchor, windlass. new boat at a fraction of the price. Call for watermaker, autopilot, S/S Ham, liferaft, staterooms. Out-of-state owner on board Email [email protected]. Call (559) specs and pics. (831) 429-1970. dinghy. http:// mysite.verizon.net/resx8t9g. most of Sept. Call now to see. Excellent 696-9653 or (559) 261-9295. [email protected] or (360) 371-0904. upwind slip. Email: [email protected] or call (520) 906-4351.

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Page 174 • Latitude 38 • September, 2009 50-FT CUSTOM, 1950. Wilmington, CA. 35-FT J/109, 2004. Belvedere, CA. J/109 $65,000. Built by Lockheed to perform sailboat partnership. Mint condition Multihulls coastwise surveys and hydrographic J/109. Active SF racer/cruiser. 1st in SF studies, this steel cruiser has 2,000g fuel Bay J/109 Division, 3rd in 2008 PHRF. 45-FT FONTAIN PAJOT, 1988. San Carlos tank and 650g water. Master cabin, gal- Also, great family cruiser, sleeps 6+, full Mexico. $210,000 USD. ‘88 Fountain ley and wheel house make this an ideal kitchen, for Delta, Bay or coast. Interested Pajot catamaran, 45’ twin 28 hp diesels, coastwise home. Built to military stan- parties only. Email [email protected] or dedicated engine rooms, 3 staterooms w/ dards. Main engine: Turbo 8V71 Genera- call (415) 717-3664 or (415) 819-4589. full size beds, 1-tool room, 2-heads (1- tor: 3V71 driving 30KW Delco. Completely electric 1-manual toilet), separate shower new main cabin. Call (805) 772-7472 or CATALINA 380, 2001 Sausalito. 1/8 to & shower on swim step, 2-GPS’s, AIS, ra- 38-FT ATHENA CATAMARAN, 1995. email [email protected]. 1/4 equity share starts at $325 month plus dar, 2-VHF radios, ham radio, refrigerator La Paz, Mexico. $169,000. Fully equipped buy-in. Loaded with equipment & elec- in galley and refrigerator/freezer in star- cruising boat with numerous upgrades. tronics. In-mast furling main. Easy to sail. board hull, propane stove & barbecue, 6- Pack a bathing suit and go. Go to web- Maintained in excellent condition. Very hp diesel generator W/160 amp alternator site for for pics and specs: http://home. organized partnership. Check it out at: and 24 GPH water maker, 2-solar panels mindspring.com/~kkcordes/id22.html. http:// picasaweb.google.com/sailbarca/ & wind generator, 160 gallons fuel, 100 Email [email protected] or call 2001Catalina380. Email sailbarca@gmail. gallons fresh water electric windlass, 180 (510) 708-9671. com or call (415) 235-6033. feet 3/8 chain rode, salt water wash down, diesel heater, new aluminum dinghy w/15 34-FT GEMINI 105M, 2000. Point Rich- CATALINA 30 SHARE. Sausalito. $270/ hp outboard, liferaft, US flagged. Located mond (Brickyard Cove). $130,000. Get month. Start September - get 3 free in San Carlos, Mexico, Sea of Cortez (no in on the multihull fun with the world’s months. Best slip with parking. 5 min. sales taxes). Email: [email protected] or most popular cruising catamaran. Well 25-FT SKIPJACK SPORT FISHERMAN, to Bay, 30 to Angel Island. Walk to bars/ (209) 743-6275. equipped, three headsails, traveler, davits, 1988. Bodega Bay. $20,000. 260 hp restaurants. Wheel, diesel, cushions, jib 14’ beam fits in most 40’ berths. Great Mercruiser, Furuno radar, VHF, Loran, trim furler, mast, more. Non-equity. 6 days Bay boat, proven bluewater design. Email: tabs, Porta-Potti, galley, reefer, 20 gal. max/month for 1 year. Call (415) 332-5442 [email protected] or (510) 367-0500. water. Little use for past two years. Email or email [email protected]. [email protected] or (707) 365-2498. ISLANDER 36, 1977 PARTNERSHIP. 28-FT PROTECTOR, 2001. Lake Tahoe. Oakland Yacht Club Marina, Alameda. Beautiful center console Protector. 99% 1/4 or 1/2 share, easy to handle Bay sailer fresh water use. Two 225-hp Yamahas, and cruiser, active class association, $300 under 400 hours. Teak sole. Rear seat. per month for 1/4 share plus buy-in. Call GPS/chartplotter. VHF. Excellent condi- (510) 520-6596. tion and very fast. (530) 583-4000 or (530) 40-FT SEARUNNER, 1979. Blaine, WA. 518-8500. [email protected]. $80,000. Among best in class. Well designed, constructed, maintained, 50-FT GOLDCOAST, 1978. Berkeley Ma- equipped. Veteran of five-year cruise 26-FT TELSTAR TRAILERABLE TRI, rina. $65,000. Spacious houseboat with 2001-2006. Refit and survey 2007. 1970. Chico. $15,000/obo. Hull #139. salon, galley, multiple berths. Very clean, Sleeps six, 15 sails, 30hp diesel, radar, 4 stroke 15 Johnson electric start, gen, recent refurbishments. Many windows. autopilot, windvane, watermaker, 2 sail- 2-axle trailer, sails, rigging. Needs TLC. Wood parquet floor. Rear deck w/awning South of the Border ing dinghies, SSB radio, solar panels, Sound boat needs to get back to salt looks out on water, Berkeley hills. Electric wind gen, life raft, new paint. Awesome water. Email [email protected] or call range, refrigerator, microwave, water cruising boat. Moored Blaine, WA, just (530) 370-0976. heater; double sink, many cabinets. Air south of Canadian border. See more at: conditioning. Two heads/showers, electric http://searunner40seafire.wordpress.com. toilets. 2nd helm on top deck, 3’2” draft Email [email protected] or call (360) Power & Houseboats for Delta. Cruises up to 10 knots, faster 756-5004. on plane. Twin OMC 454’s, genset. Selling because going on extended cruise. Partial owner financing may be available. Email [email protected] or call (510) 229-9047.

LUXURIOUS PUNTA ESMERALDA VILLA. Partnerships With mooring, La Cruz on Banderas Bay. Fully equipped ocean-front villa, 3 guest EXPRESS 34, 1987 Marina Village. suites (3 king beds+1 king-air), wi-fi, Very good condition, set up for racing, Canada Star Choice HDTV/DVR+, perfect 65-FT WOOD CLASSIC, 1939. Heavy day sailing, weekend cruising. New car- for cruisers with visiting friends or family; 55-FT CATANA 531. Newport Beach. built ex-trawler. GMC 12V-71, 21-kw gen- bon main and #3. Fast and comfortable. 1 mi from La Cruz harbor or use sturdy $549,000. Cruise the world in comfort, erator. Full electronics. Lots of equipment. Looking for 1 or 2 non-equity partners, 9’-depth mooring in front of villa. Early speed and safety. Excellent condition, Ready to go. Would make great conver- $450/month for 1/4 share. Call John (510) mid-November discount available for many spares, sprit, 2004 Yanmars with sion. Will consider any reasonable offer. 366-1476 or email [email protected]. cruisers. Details: www.VRBO.com, url sd40s, 8.5kw, 55-gph watermaker, stall More pics/details. Call (707) 964-5423 or photos: http://tinyurl.com/klzfts. Email: shower, 5 electric winches, good sail email [email protected]. J/105 FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP. [email protected]. Call (650) inventory, many upgrades. 3 autopilots, Alameda. $525 / month. J/105 fractional 948-3678 or (650) 283-4491. SSB, radar, Inmarsat mini-M, Micro- 43.5-FT LABELLE TRAWLER. Sausalito ownership available for day sailing / club Commander controls, 12’ Caribe with outstanding view berth. Volvo diesels, 500 racing. ‘BoatShare by J/World’ manages CONDO RENTALS. Near Vallarta Yacht 25 hp, solar array, Profurl electric jib hours, 7.5 Onan. Roomy glass-enclosed and maintains. Loaded with options, im- Club. Two adjacent condos overlooking furler, computer with world charts, new sundeck. Full canvas. Large custom gal- maculate condition. Monthly fee for full Paradise Village Marina. Each 2 br, 2 Sealand electric heads, inverter, much ley. Master with walkaround queen, tub + ownership privileges, zero hassle. See: bath with Jacuzzi, pool and amenities. much more. High quality. Prime Newport comfortable guest stateroom with large www.sailing-jworld.com/boatshare_for_ Access to Sports & Beach Club. Rent Beach mooring available. Call (949) 295- bed, head. Excellent workmanship/con- members.htm. Call (408) 218-4370 or one or both. Email: nwardmoore@gmail. 4116 or (949) 675-0617 or you can email: dition. Will sacrifice. May finance, rent or email [email protected]. com. Call (925) 208-1601 or (011) 52- [email protected]. trade. (415) 331-5251. 322-297-7559.

A Boat to Crew on? Need Crew? Latitude 38 Crew List PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY CAPTAINS Visit our website and sign up as Skipper or Crew • It’s Free San Diego based, USCG Master 100 GT. Sail and power. ASA-certified Find out about our next Crew Party: Wed. Sept. 9 at Encinal Yacht Club instructional deliveries. Panama Canal and Hawaii crossing experienced. More info: www.latitude38.com/crewlist/Crew.html or call (415) 383-8200 (619) 913-7834 • [email protected] MULTIHULL YACHT DESIGNER • MARINE SURVEYOR Latitude 38 Crew Party John R. Marples, CMS • Certified, National Association of Marine Surveyors Come to our Mexico-Only Crew List Party and Baja Ha-Ha Reunion, Multihull Design Specialist • Pleasure and Commercial Wednesday, September 9, at Encinal YC in Alameda, 6-9 pm. Design office for Jim Brown Searunner, Seaclipper & Constant Camber Multihulls Free for 2009 Baja Ha-Ha skippers and first mates; $7 for everyone else. www.searunner.com • (707) 343-1378 • [email protected] See www.latitude38.com for details

September, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 175 LIFERAFT / SELF TACKING JIB BOOM. Givens 6 Person offshore valise liferaft. MARINE ENGINE CO. Top of the line raft with current certifi- cate, repacked and upgraded last year - $3,000. Forespar self tacking jib boom, licensed dealer for above hardly used, fits most boats 42’ and smaller - $1,250. Call (510) 522-0547 or Perkins • Yanmar • Atomic 4 • Volvo email [email protected]. CALL NOW FOR LOW ENGINE QUOTES 74-FT MAST DESIGNED FOR CATAMARAN. CHARTER DIRECT & SAVE $$$$. Best offer. (415) 269-5165. Owner’s time available for discount char- • Engine Sales, Service and Parts ter. Beautiful Moorings 4600 cat, Hope, PARATECH: 9’/18’ PARANCHORS. • Engine Repowering and Rebuilding featured in Latitude 38. Based in beautiful 72” Drogue, Kenwood TKM707-SSB, Belize. Book direct and save big bucks. autotuner, Trace 2512 inverter, Powersur- • Complete Marine Engine Service Email: [email protected]. vivor35, mast steps, Shipmate kerosene heater, Colestove, 12vdc windlasses, SAILING THE SEA OF CORTEZ IN LA PAZ. Outbacker Marine/ham antenna, CQR25, We have a Herreshoff 28 and a MacGregor 14Delta, stainless hvy dty davits, BBQ, (415) 332-0455 26 for charter. All proceeds go to the 2.5-8hp outboards, headsails, divegear, charities we have supported for 20 years Rennai waterheater, Avon: motormts, here in LaPaz. More at: www.sailing-baja. pumpsseats. Shark bangstick. (415) 497- com. Email: [email protected] or 3731 or email [email protected]. call (011-52) 612-123-5440. TRANSMISSION - PARAGON P23L. rebuilt 2008 SF Bay Area. $1,750/obo. 1979 Paragon P23L marine transmission. Rebuilt by J. W. Marine of San Diego in January of 2008, never used. Call Jim at (925) 708-0064 or (530) 756-6214. Email: [email protected].

2009 STAND-PIPE DECK DAVIT. $1,900. Nautical Structures YD-600. Manual op- eration. 600 lb capacity. Good condition. PLAN YOUR MEXICAN GETAWAY NOW. New $6,000, asking $1,900. Call (916) At the brand-new, gorgeous Cielo Y 383-5576. Mar condos. Located in Punta Mita, 35 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, available to NORVANE SELF STEERING WINDVANE. rent from private owner. On the beach, 10 $800. Model #18 for boats 27 to 30 ft. Was feet from the water, they offer spectacular on my Ericson 27. Didn’t need it. Very views of ocean and mountains, the big- good condition. Extras. Call Dave. Check gest infinity pool in the area, an endless it out online: www.norvane.com. Email: beach, great surf breaks, great fishing, [email protected] or (831) 728-0787. tremendous views of whales, bird life and the islands. While uncrowded and DIESEL ENGINES. Two GM Yanmar 14hp tranquil, just a five-minute walk to several diesels, $1,700. 16hp Universal Diesel, waterfront restaurants. Choose from a $1,800. Westerbeke 40/Perkins 4107 spacious, beautifully furnished one or Diesel, just rebuilt, $2,600. 5344 Univer- COMPUTERCOMPUTER ABOARD? ABOARD? three-bedroom unit, or an amazing two- sal Diesel engine, $2,100. All above can story penthouse with lovely shade trellis be installed by my trained cockroaches. CAPNCAPN && DigitalDigital ChartsCharts on the top floor. To reserve, call: Doña Email: [email protected] or (415) de Mallorca (415) 599-5012. See details: 272-5776. AISAIS WiFiWiFi CellularCellular AmpsAmps www.puntamitabeachfrontcondos.com. ALUMINUM THREE SPREADER MAST. SatPhones:SatPhones: IridiumIridium && GlobalstarGlobalstar $15,000/obo. Discontinuous rod rigging, HFHF SSBSSB RadioRadio && PactorPactor ModemsModems P 54.5 feet, 64.5 feet over all. Gooseneck Gear and vang brackets, spin pole track. Stout mast in good condition. Contact Matthew WirelessWireless E-mailE-mail ANCHORS. Walnut Creek. Guardian G-37 at: [email protected] or (831) 750-5279. TMTM $225, G-55 $350, 250’ nylon rode $125, EPIRB $500, Mob Module $550, bosun’s BAJA HA-HA GEAR San Francisco. SEAEATECHECH SYSTEMSYSTEMS chair with fall $150, 75’ shore power cord Furuno FX207 fax, Fortress FX-55 w/stor- S800.444.2581800.444.2581T S 281.334.1174 281.334.1174 [email protected] www.sea-tech.com $75, Olin flare gun $50, Oil extraction kit age bag, Paratech 18’ sea anchor w/400’ [email protected] www.sea-tech.com $40, diesel and water cans. Call (925) special rode, Paratech 72” drogue, SGC 2000 SSB w/SGC230 Tuner, Aim 2000 Call for Info on SeaTech Packages and CAPN Demo Disk 285-0351 or (925) 314-0454. CallCall for for Info Info on on SeaTech SeaTech Packages Packages and and CAPN CAPN Demo Demo Disk Disk Full Sine Wave inverter, Johnson 3.3 hp 2 55-FT ALUMINUM MAST, RIGGING. stroke o/b, Pur Survivor ‘06 watermaker, BOOM, SAILS. From 40’ freshwater Baja Filter, ACR Satellite 406 EPIRB sloop. Main, furling 135, furling gear, (needs battery). Sailrite straight stitch sew- working and staysail. Also Perkins 4-108, ing machine in as-new condition. Many Ryan's Marine Viking-40 aluminum anchor, chain and of above never used/in original packing. rode, winches, bosun’s chair and more. Numerous offshore coats and trousers Specializing in Marine Electrical Services Lake Tahoe. Call Steve for list and prices. from Musto for medium adult male (140- for Your Boat (775) 588-1881. 180 lbs). Prices VERY competitive. Email: [email protected] or (415) 307-5929. • Electrical system installations from inverters to electronics packages BLUE PELICAN MARINE • Troubleshooting of existing systems A sailor’s consignment store located at Grand Marina, Alameda Sails • Winches • Instruments • Blocks • Sailing Books • Dealer for the complete Balmar product line Charts • Outboards • Rigging • Hardware • Safety Gear • More • Head and holding tank installations (510) 769-4858 • www.bluepelicanmarine.com (510) 385-3842 boat bottom scrubbing & more . . . Ryan Schofield email: Owner since 1997 [email protected] 415 331 7215 [email protected]

Page 176 • Latitude 38 • September, 2009 36’ SLIP @ PIER 39. San Francisco. $7,500/obo. B-dock, close-in with wide, Miscellaneous EZ access and all amenities, including TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY parking, utilities and more. Contact John LOST SKIFF REWARD. White, 9-10 ft. for more info. Email [email protected] DUAL AXEL 7500 LB. Tahoe City. $4,000. round bottom, fiberglass, wooden seats, or call (415) 819-0489. Custom built 2002 SBT 7 adjustable pads, centerboard trunk, oak and rub rails. Bow fits sailboats 25’-32’. Excellent condition, eye missing. This tender is missed much recently serviced brakes, 1,200 miles. by sailing family. Please contact Michael. Non Profit Email: [email protected] or call (415) 637-4851. Thank you. (530) 277-8155. BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP. DELTA DREAM HOME. Bethel Island, BRISBANE MARINA ANNOUNCES. (power) Sailing Skills and Seaman- CA. Sailing couple preparing to follow a Lien Sale of 2 sailboats, Sunday, Sep- ship (sailors) courses offered by USCG their dream. For sale or long-term lease. tember 20 at 1 PM. Lien Sale viewing at Auxiliary Flotilla 17. Learn: Essentials of Waterfront home and dock on deep water noon. Come to Harbor Master’s office: boating/sailing and seamanship; Naviga- Piper Slough. 3 minutes to Franks Tract & 400 Sierra Point Parkway at the Brisbane tion; Weather; Communications; Knots. fast water. Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 Marina, Brisbane. From Highway 101 Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8-Nov. 5, bath, plus 900+ sq. ft. Great Room. New take the Sierra Point Parkway exit and 7:30-9:30 at YBI. $75; Contact: (415) 285- hardwood deck, new windows and doors, follow the signs to the Marina. For sale: 1100 or email [email protected]. new roof, additional out-buildings, all with 29’ Islander sailboat built in 1969 and a expansive water views, most desirable 32’ Clipper sailboat built in 1972. This is MARIN POWER & SAIL SQUADRON. neighborhood on the island. Contact an auction. www.ci.brisbane.ca.us. Email: 50 years offering tuition-free safe boating 38-FT ISLAND PACKET 380, 1999. Lima, Chad & Lorie: [email protected] [email protected] or call classes. America’s Boating Class starts Peru. Terra Firma is a proven cruiser and or call (925) 684-3636. (650) 583-6975 for info. September 15, Tuesdays and Thursdays, liveaboard, loaded and in excellent condi- 7 to 9 pm in Novato. Textbook $40. For tion. Watermaker, radar, spinnaker, solar registration and information, call (415) panels, wind generator, Hydrovane, B&G Trailers 924-2712. electronics, navigation computer. Only $70/mo. mooring at Yacht Club Peruano! TRIAD J/24 BOAT TRAILER $250/obo. Accepting offers from $225,000. See at: 1993 Triad J/24 Boat trailer for sale. Crew www.svterrafirma.smugmug.com. Email: Email: [email protected] or call [email protected]. (925) 330-7849. MARINE ENGINEER AVAILABLE FOR. Baja Ha-Ha. Coast Guard licensed Marine 34-FT TARTAN CLASSIC, 1978. S&S Engineer available for Baja Ha-Ha. Chief design. Olin Stephens said one of his Clubs & Memberships unlimited horsepower license (can fix best. Hull 505 of last produced. Fully stuff). Has sailing experience, crewed equipped, re-fit, auto-steer, priced right. TWO MARINA VILLAGE CONDOS. SINGLE SKIPPERS AND CREW. charter experience in the Caribbean See it now if you want more than a play become one detached home. Alameda. of all abilities are invited to join the Single aboard sail & power yachts. Fit, amiable, thing! (916) 257-2910. Sailors Association. Membership includes $1,275,000. Your dreams become reality... easygoing and responsible. (727) 772- daysailing, raft-ups, invaluable onboard this splendid home in Marina Village is 3098 or email: [email protected]. training, social events. Meetings held 2nd detached and comprised of two condos Thursday, Ballena Bay Yacht Club. Check transformed into one fabulous home! With out: www.bbyc.org. Social-6:30 pm. one of the best locations in the village, you Trying to Locate Meeting-7:30 pm. Guests welcome. (510) will enjoy a perfect view of the marina, 233-1064 See: www.singlesailors.org. lagoon, park and the Oakland hills. At Need help locating Papillon. And the end of a cul-de-sac this stand-alone other Hinckley Pilot 35s to update their his- offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and is approx. tory online: www.hinckleypilot35.ning.com. Property Sale/Rent 2700 sq. ft. It has a steam room, spa tub, Email: [email protected]. patio and deck overlooking your boat! There are too many wonderful upgrades 36-FT MARINE TRADER CLASSIC. to list. www.wendysanda.com. Call (510) Job Opportunities TRAWLER, 1974. Alameda. $45,000. 331-0963 or [email protected]. INSTRUCTORS WANTED. Sailing and Classic style, with all of the new systems, Power boating. Award Winning Club Nau- comfort and saftey features (fuel systems, Berths & Slips tique is seeking friendly instructors with electrical systems, hydraulic steering, gal- solid boating and people skills for part- ley, aft stateroom, and more) of a brand NEED SLIP IN SF MARINA. Looking for time teaching in Alameda and Sausalito. new boat! Peregrine has everything from slip in SF Marina. Must be 35ft minimum. We have the newest fleet on the Bay and a diesel genset to a sailing dinghy. This Will consider buying a boat. Thanks, the most active Coastal program in the Marine Trader double-stateroom trawler Marc. Emal: [email protected] or call nation. Advance your skills, work with is completely redone to live on and for HAWAIIAN OCEANFRONT: BUY/RENT. (650) 534-6742. professional staff and have fun on the extended coastal cruising. Our plan Oahu’s north shore. 3br/2br totally remod- water. Includes boat use privileges and change is your chance to benefit from elled home, 32 feet from water. Unique, ST FRANCIS MARINA. San Francisco. membership benefits. Licensed captains this total re-fit. Call Pat. For details and secluded enclave offering expansive $375/month. 40’ calm slip, west harbor, call or email: schooldirector@clubnau- photos: www.patsysweb.com/Peregrine. sandy beaches, water sports, historic sub-rental - 6 months. (530) 520-3068. tique.net or call (510) 865-4700. pdf. Email: [email protected] or towns, small harbor nearby. Rent to call (510) 666-7654. Latitude 38 readers starts at $185/night. 50-FT PRIME SLIP. Pier 39, SF. $46,000. PERSONAL ASSISTANT AND/OR. Some conditions apply. Creative sale pos- F-Dock, Slip 11, east side. Protected from boat-worker. One or two people, pt or ft, sible. Let me help you find your Hawaiian wind. Close to gangway, showers and help with business, organization, upgrad- 20-FT CAL, 1963. Berkeley Marina, O-11. dream. Call (415) 999-5626. marina office. Covered parking across ing boats. Interests in mortgage and real $1000/obo. New bottom in Nov. 2008. street with special rates for owners. Email estate brokerage, boat remodeling, sales. Enlarged forward hatch. 5 horse Nissan [email protected] or call (559) Sausalito. Ability to travel a plus. Lodging 2 stroke. Topping lift. One Jib, 2 mains, 355-6572. possibly included. (415) 331-5251. compass. Fiberglass over wood rudder. LED running lights. Needs upper deck BERTH AVAILABLE. San Francisco. paint. Sails great. Medical problems, must 36-ft berth at Pier 39. Very close in. Rental sell. Email: [email protected] or call by month or annually. (415) 474-2474. (510) 548-4676.

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September, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 177 JUST YOU AND THE SEA…

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Nelson Marek Custom Herreshoff ‘Mobjack’ Ketch (1989) This classic wooden Sydney 36 CR (2006) w/fractional rig, 4 swept-back A 92-ft aluminum world cruiser. ketch took more than 8 years to complete. Exceptionally spreaders, non-overlapping head sail, high aspect ratio Recently repowered. Immaculate well maintained w/a very comfortable and appointed & very long waterline. Competitive IRC racer. Fitted w/all throughout and in perfect condition. interior layout, she has excellent sailing characteris- factory options incl. electric winches, ideal for short- $2,850,000 tics for cruising in all weather conditions. $180,000 handed sailing. Consider trade such as ‘picnic’ style powerboat. Encore’s fast, fun & easy to sail. $279,000

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Beneteau First 40.7 (2001) DeVries 86’ Motor Vessel (1949/1999) Custom Steel Pilothouse LRC 63 (1976) White Dove has just won the ‘Elegant’, ‘Exceptional’, ‘Exquisite’ are just a Ready-to-go global cruiser just completed 2008 West Coast IRC Championship few words that easily characterize this vessel. $100,000 maintenance/upgrade service. Twin and is in top condition. MV Far Niente clearly defines the term 185hp Perkins for economy and dual gensets. Asking $160,000 ‘Classic Motor Yacht’. Asking $1,950,000 Three cabins + crew’s quarters. Asking $389,000

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Little Harbor 51 (1996) Swan 53 (1987) Swan 43 (1977) A very comfortable Ted Hood designed pilot- Mistress has been exceptionally well maintained by Designed by S&S and with the Nautor Swan house with full stand-up headroom and 360° a professional crew and is a beautiful Swan 53. Her pedigree for engineering and construction, this visibility. Set up for shorthanded sailing and factory-installed aft companionway makes her much one-owner center cockpit yacht is exceptionally superbly maintained by an experienced owner. more accessible than the standard 53. She has a new maintained, fully outfitted and ready to go offshore Asking $669,000 teak deck and is in excellent shape. Sale Pending cruising. It is a ‘Must See’. Asking $189,000

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Swan 45 (2003) Swan 371 (1981) Swan 40 (1996) Race or cruise. Rancho Deluxe won her class A Ron Holland design which is very well Frers design, exceptionally well maintained, in the TransPac and was second twice in the equipped with newer electronics, sails 2-cabin performance cruiser. Awlgrip Flag Blue Big Boat Series. This boat has all the gear to go and has been well maintained. hull, comprehensive sail inventory, and full in-slip cruising and is in perfect condition. $625,000 Asking $120,000 cover. Asking $309,000

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sisterShip 42' CATALINA, 2005 43' HANS CHRISTIAN, 1978 45' HUNTER 450, 1998 Absolutely gorgeous, low time and loaded – this boat shows Classic offered for sale by original owner. New teak decks (this All the amenities with two spacious staterooms, two heads, as new! Transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. was a $40,000 job alone!), Awlgripped hull, updated interior, and HUGE comfortable salon. Transferable Sausalito Yacht $249,000 optional larger diesel and Telstar performance keel. $179,000 Harbor slip. $169,500

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38' HANS CHRISTIAN, 1984 48' C&C LANDFALL PILOTHOUSE CUTTER, 1980 38' HANS CHRISTIAN, 1979 Great shape and extensively updated, epoxy barrier coated bot- Spacious raised salon performance cruiser that's competitively Shows well inside and out with the Burmese teak interior in tom, stunning professionally maintained brightwork, low time on priced and lying in a transferable Sausalito slip. particular showing beautifully. Hull recently buffed and waxed. Yanmar diesel, heavy duty offshore dodger, much more. $134,900 $129,500 Teak decks in fine shape as well. $99,000

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37' HUNTER 376, 1999 50' GULFSTAR KETCH 1977 41' MORGAN OUT ISLAND, 1979 Very spacious, light and airy, this vessel shows as new; must see Extensively refit for a cruise that was never taken – Center cockpit ketch. Never cruised and fresh water kept, to appreciate. Out-of-country owners motivated; offers encour- new sails, rigging, electronics, stainless steel ports, she shows much newer than actual age. Note all new stainless aged. Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip can be arranged. $99,000 hatches, refinished interior, etc., etc., etc. $79,000 steel ports. $79,000

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sisterShip 43' BENETEAU, 1989 39' CAL, 1982 38' INGRID, 1984 Most competitively priced Beneteau Boat's Bristol, shows MUCH newer than actual age, Clean, never cruised one owner example with low time on diesel of this size on the market. nicest Cal we've ever seen. engine (only 155 hours), custom finished interior, much more. $70,000 $69,500 $69,500

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35' BABA, 1979 Traditional double-ender with a recently 34' SUNSET SLOOP, 1967 34' HANS CHRISTIAN CUTTER, 1978 revarnished interior. She also sails well and will make a perfect This full keeled jewel was built like a piano by Al Silva shortly Robert Perry-designed classic cutter. Capable offshore boat: full keel, cruising yacht for someone who wishes to sail places with grace after he left Stone Boat Yard. Fully restored; everything's done high ballast-to-weight ratio, deep cockpit and big rudder placed far and style. Transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $69,500 to showboat standards. $69,500 aft. Great shape, transferable Sausalito YH slip. $69,000

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30' NONSUCH ULTRA, 1987 34' VINDO, 1983 Vindo is listed in Ferenc Mate's The 40' CHALLENGER KETCH, 1973 Professionally maintained, the interior is flawless and the World's Best Sailboats, and this lovely example of Swedish Recently Awlgripped in beautiful Flag Blue, incredibly exterior comes close. Transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip craftsmanship shows why: the mahogany joinery below is spacious below with 6'5" headroom. that has a great views. A nice, must-see packageated. $59,000 exquisite. Transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $59,000 $55,900

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20' PACIFIC SEACRAFT FLICKA,1985 32' TARGA, 1978 36' ISLANDER, 1978 Factory built and finished to Pacific Seacraft's exacting $50,000 worth of improvements over the last six years – new Extensively refit over the past five years – engine rebuilt, new standards, then updated stem to stern, including new engine, sail drive, sails, standing rigging, thru-hull sea cocks, sails, roller furler, electronics, etc., etc., etc. – and shows very Yanmar diesel. Shows Bristol. $43,500 fuel tanks, prop, electronics, dinghy & outboard. $34,500 nicely, transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $32,000

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32' DREADNAUGHT, 1978 30' LANCER, 1974 30' TARTAN, 1978 Stout double-ender that will go anywhere in safety and comfort, Refit stem to stern, unquestionably Classic S&S design has been extensively refit over with all the charm in the world! In very nice shape and lying in the nicest boat on the market. the years with $30,000 spent in 2000 alone. a transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $29,000 $28,500 Transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $22,500 (415) 331-6200 • [email protected] Sail · BROKERS · Power 6400 Marina Drive www.yachtworld.com/fcyachts Phone (562) 594-9716 Long Beach, CA 90803 [email protected] Fax (562) 594-0710

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49' Grand banks alaskan, 1973 64' KNIGHT & CARVER TRAWLER, 1976 Full restoration and new electronics, electrical, Research charter-ready or a great yacht 40' J/122, 2007 • $440,000 40' J/120, 1998 • $199,500 $40K Sterling paint, NW forced air heat/AC conversion! Twin GM 450hp diesels, system, etc., and ready to cruise. $269,000 3,200 gals fuel. Marina del Rey. $249,000 94' R/P Custom Maxi, '04... 1,250,000 40' J/120, '99...... SOLD 32' C&C, '84...... SOLD 79' Sparkman & Stephens, '79...... 40' J/120, '94...... 159,000 32' J/32, '00...... 118,500 YOUR SHOPPING LIST: START HERE SIZE TYPE LOCATION PRICE ...... 395,000 40' C&C 121, '02...... 230,000 31' Catalina 310, '01...... SOLD 84' Don Brooke steel motorsailer MARINA DEL REY $1,400,000 55' Fairline Squadron,'00...... SOLD 38' True North, '05...... SOLD 30' Sabre Mk III, '87...... SOLD 80' Cooper Queenship motor yacht, '91 Delta $695,000 53' J/160, '02...... 629,000 38' True North, '04...... 345,000 29' Back Cove, '09...... New 232,000 60' Custom Houseboat, '78 Sausalito $295,000 52' TP52, '05...... SOLD 37' Santa Cruz, '09...... New 399,900 29' Back Cove, '07...... 199,000 57' Northern Marine Trawler, '04 Anacortes $1,650,000 46' Moody, '00...... SOLD 35' J/109, '06...... SOLD 29' Raider RIB 900 Sport, '08...... 55' CAMPER & NICHOLSONS CC, '71 RICHMOND $269,000 53' Bluewater, '80 Sacramento $116,500 46' Baltic, '76...... 139,000 35' J/109, '05...... 215,000 ...... New 89,000 50' GULFSTAR CC, '79 SAN RAFAEL $124,000 45' Rivolta Coupe 4.5, '08..... 745,000 35' J/109, '04...... 209,000 29' J/29, '83...... SOLD 50' Oceanstar Trawler, '07 Marina del Rey $499,000 43' J/130, '93...... 239,000 35' J/105, '01...... 118,000 26' Raider RIB 790, '03...... 69,000 50' CSK Cat, '70 Berkeley $99,500 41' J/125, '00...... 399,000 35' J/105, '97...... SOLD 22' Raider RIB 680, '07... New 49,690 48' Defever Tri-Cabin, '80 Emeryville $185,000 47' BENETEAU 473, 3-stateroom, '06 SAN DIEGO $299,000 41' J/124, '06...... 300,000 33' CrossCurrent, '07...... 249,000 22' J/22, '03...... 28,900 46' HUNTER 460, '00 SAN PEDRO $217,500 45' C&L MARINE EXPLORER, huge center cockpit, '78 SAN RAFAEL $109,000 SAN DIEGO: 2330 Shelter Island Dr. #106 45' MORGAN by CATALINA center cockpit, '92 SAN DIEGO $159,000 (619) 224-6200 • FAX: (619) 224-6278 43' PETERSON SERENDIPITY, '81 BRISBANE $76,500 42' Marine Trader Trawler Delta inquire NEWPORT BEACH: 251 Shipyard Way, Suite A 41' HUNTER, '04 san diego $150,000 Toll-Free: (866) 376-7761 41' HUNTER AC, standard interior, '04 SAN DIEGO $165,000 Tel: (949) 675-8053 • Fax: (949) 675-0584 37' Rafiki, '78 Alameda $58,000 36' hunter 386, '04 SAN RAFAEL $149,000 Jeff Brown, (619) 709-0697 John Zagorski, (310) 947-2092 31' HUNTER, '00 Details at www.rbyachts.com MARINA DEL REY $52,900 Yacht Sales & Service www.jk3yachts.com $50,000,000 in pre-owned boats

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YACHTS FOR MORE SEE OUR 1150 Brickyard Cove Rd., B9, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801 • FAX (510) 232-7202 norpacyachts.com (510) 232-7200 35' COLUMBIA SLOOP. Very nice and highly desirable email: [email protected] WEBSITE "10.7" design. Dsl, full galley, shower, wheel, dodger, bimini, radar, AP, teak and Holly sole & MORE! Cruise equipped and well maintained and upgraded. Asking $30,950.

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CED SAIL 62' ELCO 1929 CLASSIC Twin diesel, 32' BOWPICKER, aluminum. Commercial REDU 100' MEGA SLOOP Custom Offshore Perfor- beautiful yachting in the classic Gatsby (herring) license...... 49,000 mance Cruiser. Comfort & luxury, spacious, style...... Asking 129,500 32' GRAND BANKS Trawler. Classic '70. sleeps 17, loaded and near new. Great 50' TRUMPY TRAWLER, Long range, great Dsl, dual helms, full electronics, TEAK decks, charter potential!!!...... Asking 975,000 layout, 671 N-Series diesel. Needs TLC. A economical + MORE!....BARGAIN! 19,500 Ask 43' STEEL Custom Cutter. Built by Bechtel Corp. great boat!...... 44,950/offers 29' WELLCRAFT 2900 EXPRESS. Twin for Pan Am Airlines. An exquisite canoe-stern, 49' CLASSIC 1928 STEPHENS Raised center cockpit gem. Just refit & BEAUTIFUL. Aft screw (not outdrives). Super clean & nice! 32' ARIES. Ocean cruising sloop. Highly respected Deck Express Cruiser. Twin 671 dsls,much Bright red...... REDUCED! Asking 19,950 S/R, wheel, breathtaking...... Asking 78,950 recent prof. upgrading, fire damaged aft double-ender by Tom Gilmer. Glass, beautiful TEAK 42' Sparkman & Stephens Performance cockpit. Great opportuniity...24,950/offers 28' CARVER. Dual steering stations. Unusu- appointments. Extra nice and loaded for cruising: Cruising Sloop. Diesel, dodger, F/G, many ally roomy for this size class, the Carvers 40 SAMPSON C-Ghost Cutter, F/C, Mexico. Vet 45' STEPHENS 1929 classic. Beautiful RADAR, furling, self-tailing winches, vane, dodger, upgrades & new rig...... Asking 41,950 are known for their good construction & and ready to go again. Excellent cruiser. Diesel, Gatsby-era motoryacht waiting to trans- dinghy, diesel. Ready to cruise. Asking $36,950 40' TRIMARAN by Piver. Ketch, dsl, fast, nice, creature comforts. Nice boat with exquisite wheel, dodger, enclosed marine head, shower, port you back to the days of yacht- restoration...REDUCED! GREAT BUY! 11,950 clean. Insures as F/G...... Asking 33,900 ing in the grand style...... 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Excellent...... 121,000 24' COUNTER-STERN Traditional Yacht Alan Gurney: World class builder and designer. 41' CHRIS CRAFT Const. Twins, aft S/R, Tender/Launch with Cuddy. Copper bottom. Yanmar diesel, new standing rig, nav station, bridge up and more. A good cruiser or A BEAUTY. Yanmar diesel...... 12,950/obo 58' ALDEN BOOTHBAY MOTORSAILER center 40' CHALLENGER Ketch. Gorgeous, Sparkling Perfor- liferaft & MORE!...... Asking 38,500 liveaboard...... 13,950/offers 19' CHRIS CRAFT CONCEPT 119 Bowrider cockpit ketch. Dsl, genset, air/heat, new upholstery, mance Cruiser in exellent condition. Dsl, furling, spinn., 31' PACIFIC SEACRAFT MARIAH cutter. 34' CLASSIC LAKE UNION DREAMBOAT, 1928. Runabout, '93. With canvas, inboard 40 mph much recent refitting & refinishing. Loaded w/cruise full galley, encl. head & shower, hardwood interior, wheel, Strong, F/G double-ender bluewater Dsl, full aft convert, enclosure and much low hours, dry-stored inside. Good looking gear, AP, radar ++. Great comfortable bluewater pedestal, full lifelines & pulpits, inverter, Avon & o/b. MUCH cruiser. Dsl, wheel, furl, dodger, radar ++. more!...... A BARGAIN @ 17,500 Asking fiberglass fun machine.....A BARGAIN @ 3,950 cruising w/excellent layout & more! Ask $268,950 MORE! Shows pride of ownership. Asking $55,950 Great, beautiful boat…Asking 68,950 30' STEEL SPRAY Replica by Bruce Roberts. ! This is a NEW BOAT, never launched. Joshua D! CED Classic Cruiser Slocum's famous Spray design w/diesel, DUCE REDU spars, sails & more! Exterior looks ready RE to launch. Interior started, but not finished. AHOY BARGAIN HUNTERS!!! This looks like a good one...... Asking only 14,900 30' PT 30 Mk II 1/2-ton Britton Chance design. 5 berths, full headroom, solid F/G hull, furling, dsl, 3 headsails (135% & #4 gennies, 3/4 65' CLASSIC, '31 MOTORYACHT BY WHEELER. & 1.5 oz kites), spinn., main++...7,450 16' beam, recent 40k hull refurb. She's ready for you to finish 30' SAGITTA Sloop. F/G, diesel, fine Danish restoration. 3 dbl strms, pilothouse, twins, 3 heads, huge salon, double-ender...... Reduced.... Asking 11,950 34' DUFOUR sloop. Diesel, enclosed head and shower. 48' C&C crew's quarters, more. Trades considered. $36,850/offers 30' CATALINA Slp. Dsl, wheel, nice... 22,000 Full galley, spinnaker, nav. station, wheel steering. Beautiful, comfortable and immaculate BLUE WATER PERFOR- 29' pearson triton. Diesel, much refitting recently done, some left to do, very nice TEAK and holly sole and more. Excellent performer with MANCE CRUISER with all the bells and whistles and a great pocket cruiser...... 15,950/offers quality construction and lots of room (6'6"+headroom). Sausalito berth. Ready to go to sea. Low hours 80 hp diesel. 28' Herreshoff H-28 ketch with brand Asking $24,950 Wonderful interior and MORE. Asking $174,500 new Yanmar diesel. Very nice condition and a bargain at...... Asking 8,950 e 27' CAL 2-27 Sloop. Extra nice. Inboard. cruis Good starter boat...... REDUCED TO 4,750 dy to POWER rea 32' WESTSAIL. Double-ended bluewater cruiser. 130' CAMCRAFT Passenger Ship. Certified Cruise/live ready. Diesel, vane, great sail inventory. for 33 passengers overnight. Booked for Mexico veteran. Self-tailing winches, dodger. Excep- the season. Virtual turnkey: Money and tional boat. Strong, seaworthy and FUN! BAJA HA-HA opportunity, working PNW...... 2,200,000 anyone? Asking $48,500 100' Steel HIGH ENDURANCE Adven- ture/Charter Ship in Panama. Turn- UE key operation. A great opportunity! reduced! UNIQ MOTIVATED!...... Asking 1,500,000 62' TRUMPY Classic 1946 Ocean by Gary Mull & W.D. Schock. Great designer Cruising Yacht. Gorgeous interior and 39' SANTANA 22' ALUMINUM BUFFLEHEAD TUG by MacNaughton Assoc. super comfortable layout. Exterior refin- & builder. Exceptional cond. Perfectly set up for cruising. Dsl, radar, GPS, shower, private S/R, Zodiac & O/B, inverter, ish/restore due. Economical twin 4-71s ++. Strong, seaworthy & comfortable. Wheel, dodger, radar, VHF, seaworthy & trailerable. Near new & excellent. Berthed in Vancouver, OFFERS ENCOURAGED...... Asking 149,500 GPS, AP, depth, spinnaker, etc. VERY NICE! Ask $55,500 BC. Fun with character & practicality & MORE! Ask $108,250

48' DUTCH CANAL BARGE by DeVries. STEEL. Unique cruising liveaboard for Bay and Delta. Call (510) 232-7200 or FREE (877) 444-5087 Comfort and character. Diesel, tub, galley, fireplace, or all lenn irect at salon, convertible aft enclosure, beautiful decor, plus C G D (415) 637-1181 MORE! Asking $219,000 For Information & Inspection Appointments

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