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I t seems everywhere you turn, Imagine waking up from a nap, looking up and finish — Don Jesberg's Melges 32 Viva there's a new story about the decline seeing this coming at you — these four boats — finished the 67.5-mile course at about of participation in sailing. But here in return the favor to this hapless little stinkpot. 6 p.m., after 7h and 28s on the course. Northern California, the biggest events the more amazing given that the event, "We're still waiting for someone to just aren't bearing that out. jointly run by the Stockton Sailing Club break the record," said Stockton SC's With its largest fleet ever — 152 and Richmond YC, was missing the Bay Bob Doscher. "But almost everyone fin- starters — the 19th annual Delta Ditch Area contingent of one of its stalwart ished before dark." Run was a solid rebuttal to the naysay- classes — the Melges 24s which stayed The overall winner, Scott Easom's ers. Featuring 130 monohulls, the race on the Bay to tune up for their Nationals Moore 24 Eight Ball finished less than 1.5 also brought out 22 multihulls, eight later in the month. hours later. Correcting out 42 seconds of which were F-18s — beach cats that It wasn't a real barn-burner year, behind was Ben Landon's Thompson are wildly popular around the world, yet but no one we talked to was complain- 650 Flight Risk, which finished just 1.5 relatively sparse in the States. The 20 ing as there was pretty solid breeze all minutes ahead of Andy Hamilton's Wylie percent growth over last year's race is all along the course. The first monohull to Wabbit 24 Ghost Dog which, in turn, just NO PADDLE NEEDED

pipped Caleb Everett's Moore 24 Tortuga Split into three classes, the 22-boat in 5h, 13m, 46s. Eight minutes later, — which had battled with Eight Ball for multihull division had it all this year. Peter Stoneberg's Formula 40 Shadow most of the race — by five seconds. Mark Long Beach-based Olympic medallists notched the class win on corrected time English's Moore 24 Numa Boa rounded Pease and Jay Glaser brought some after Stoneberg and the Shadow crew do- out the top five. starpower to the F-18s and took away the nated a Windex to the Benicia Bridge. The trend in the top five — namely top honors in that class with a 5h, 30m, "We had a pretty exciting moment that they're all pretty light displacement 57s performance on Breakfast at Bill's. when we were blasting down toward boats — extended all the way down In Multi 2, it was Jim Lawson's Klamath the Benicia Bridge, frantically calling through the top 25, which included only Falls, Oregon-based Corsair 31-RS Wa- the bridge-master to raise the railroad one boat from the heavy-displacement ter Wings that finished a little over an bridge for us, quickly pleeeeeze!!!!" divisions. By comparison, last year's hour later. But the fastest elapsed time Stoneberg said. "Our 68-foot rig, plus relatively slow race, where most people of the race came from the Multi 1 Divi- the 3 feet step-up off the water, plus a didn't finish until after dark, produced sion and Bill Erkelens' Modified D-Class pretty high tide made us very nervous

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Clockwise from top-left — "All aboard" the 'Marrakesh' Express . . . 37; the race is just as friendly; without their trapeze wires, these skiffies get a little out of sorts; Pease and Jay Glaser fly a hull; "What could be better than this?"; it wouldn't be a Ditch Run without Hank Easom and 'Yucca' . . . winning their division; not much room there at the rocks — looks like everyone was up on the rules regarding continuing obstructions?; plenty of clearance at the Carquinez Bridge; 'Uagain' tries the sideways crab to Stockton; the Viva 27 'Cat Sass' proving that not all cats land right-side up when they fall. the 72-foot mean high water bridge. Sure God it was flat water and we had some that tall. enough, the bridge-master replied that a rake, or we might indeed be buying that Of course, being that it's the Delta, train was coming, the bridge stayed down new carbon rig we've been dreaming there are hazards beyond the bridges, and our masthead Windex shattered on about." shoals and riverbanks. the bottom of the bridge just as the train That's a good point, and we asked a "The real pucker was worrying if a arrived. I wonder if the weight of the train civil engineer friend, who said the bridge water skier was going to wrap his rope on the bridge made a difference. Upon probably deflects one or two feet with a around our rig at 80 MPH and end up further inspection the top of our rig train on it — both scary and good to keep like a yo-yo at the end of his string," cleared by a mere three inches. Thank in mind in the future if you have a rig Stoneberg said. "Did you guys see the

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water ski racers behind the twin engine, earlier, but it also would mean more time Gruntled, Moore 24, Bill Erkelens; 10) Penguin, nitro-methane burning tow boat? And I for the party. Any arguments? Moore 24, Matt Dini. (130 boats) thought we were crazy." HEAVY 1 (PHRF -9-90) — 1) Yucca, 8 Me- Shadow may have had a near-miss — latitude/rob ter, Hank Easom; 2) Outsider, Azzura 310, Greg with the bridge, but Keith Rubin's Ana- Nelsen; 3) Stewball, Express 37, Bob Harford. cortes, Washington-based Viva 27 Cat DELTA DITCH RUN 6/6 (12 boats) Sass capsized. The boat was successfully OVERALL — 1) Eight Ball, Moore 24, Scott Ea- HEAVY 2 (PHRF 99-147) — 1) Arcadia, recovered. som; 2) Flight Risk, Thompson 650, Ben Landon; Modernized Santana 27, Gordie Nash; 2) Uno, If you missed this year's Ditch Run, 3) Ghost Dog, Wylie Wabbit, Andy Hamilton; 4) Wyliecat 30, Steve Wonner; 3) Dreamtime, Olson start making plans for next year; the Tortuga, Moore 24, Caleb Everett; 5) Numa Boa, 911, Roger Craine. (14 boats) date has been set for June 12th, with the Moore 24, Mark English; 6) Weckless, Wylie Wab- HEAVY 3 (PHRF 150-222) — 1) Happyhou- chance it will start an hour earlier. That bit, Tim Russell; 7) Kwazy, Wylie Wabbit, Colin ka, Cal 27, Greg Goodman; 2) Gypsy Lady, Cal would mean the buses leave an hour Moore; 8) Paramour, Moore 24, Vikki Fennell; 9) 34-1, Val Clayton; 3) Winsome Wench, Newport

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30 Mk. III, Robbie Gabriel. (13 boats) LIGHT 1 (PHRF 27-72) — 1) Super Fly, Cheetah 30, Steve Mollering; 2) Gladiator Rac- ing, Cheetah 30, Eric Rimkus; 3) Skiffsailing. org, 11 Meter OD, Rufus Sjoberg. (16 boats) LIGHT 2 (PHRF 84-108) — 1) Flight Risk; 2) Bandit, Melges 24, Mike Wolfe; 3) Still Cra- zy, Hobie 33, John Shampain/Robert Plant. (11 boats) LIGHT 3 (PHRF 120-156) — 1) Ghost Dog; 2) Weckless; 3) Kwazy. (13 boats) EXPRESS 27 — 1) Get Happy!!, Brendan Busch; 2) Loose Cannon, Andy Goodman; 3) Wile E Coyote, Dan Pruzan. (13 boats) MOORE 24 — 1) Eight Ball; 2) Tortuga; 3) Numa Boa. (27 boats) OLSON 30 — 1) Dragonsong, Sam McFad- den; 2) Enigma, Randall Lesley; 3) Hoot, Andrew

Macfie. (7 boats) KIBA GRANT CRUISE — 1) Ghost, Ticon 34, Bill Goldfoos; 2) Indy, Islander 36, Michael Matthews; 3) Elli, Newport 28, Doug McDougall. (4 boats) 'Dragonsong' was the Olson 30 to beat in their seven-boat division. MULTIHULL MULTIHULL 1 — 1) Shadow, Formula 40, MULTIHULL 2 — 1) Water Wings, F-31RS, F-18 — 1) Breakfast at Bill's, Capricorn, Peter Stoneberg; 2) Mystery Machine, Hobie Mir- Jim Lawson; 2) Air Apparent, F-24 MK. 1 Modi- Pease & Jay Glaser; 2) Sling Shot, Hobie Tiger, acle 20, Kent Bliven; 3) 2012, Multi 23, Al Brous- fied, Ken Schmidt; 3) Blue Water, Seawind 1100, Philip Meredith; 3) Freedom, Hobie Tiger, Mark sard. (7 boats) Michael Ropers. (8 boats) Lewis. (8 boats) Complete results: www.stocktonsc.org.

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Tell someone that you're planning to cross an ocean in a 26-ft boat you've never seen, much less sailed, and they're researched the cost off, Jaffe left Ber- likely to gently suggest that you're off of boats Down Under, lin, moved onto your rocker. Tell them the same thing he quickly scrapped the boat — which over the internet and 'gentle' goes out the idea as unattain- was on the hard the window. The perceived anonymity able. — and got a job of the internet gives naysayers the con- Instead, he moved at a local pub. fidence to not only say what they want, to Germany to pur- "Every paycheck but also how they sue a master's degree went straight to want. And sadly, in fine arts. But that the chandlery," he it's often cruel. wasn't far enough to laughed. It took " I ' m s c a r e d escape the dream of a couple mor e of some of the sailing somewhere far months of hard sailing bulletin away. "I quit school work to get the boat b o a r d s , " s a y s and went hitchhik- ready to launch, Nick Jaffe, who ing," he recalled. "I after which, Jaffe has singlehanded ended up in Norway, could be found on his Contessa 26 inside the Arctic the water every Constellation Circle, sleeping on day, whether on from Europe to the side of the road. his boat or crewing New York, and left I remember think- for others. the Bay Area last ing that it would be When Constel- Nick Jaffe. month bound for amazing to see the lation was finally Hawaii. "Some of those guys are mean Lofoten Islands by ready for a shake- buggers. I can just imagine, if something boat." down cruise, a happened to me, that they'd start a Back in Berlin, thread on all the things I did wrong." Jaffe read every sail- But for all the negative comments ing book, researched Jaffe has received over the internet every boat, and fi- — very few, for the record — the posi- nally settled on a tive experiences he's had, thanks to his 1972 Contessa 26 he Sticker shock — Sponsor website www.BigOceans.com, outweigh found in Southampton, U.K. "I stickers on 'Constellation' them 100-to-1. "When someone gives me bought it in June '06, sight un- imply a big budget. Not so, stick, I immediately want to take down seen — I can never do anything says Nick. "One sticker rep- my site," he chuckled when we spoke by halves," he admitted. By Eu- resents $1,000 — now long to him before his departure. "But then ropean standards, the $10,000 gone — another two solar I think about all price tag panels, and so on. Brewer's the great things f o r t h e is a 'big' sticker!" that have come b a r e - out of having it." b o n e s Jaf fe, a 28- Constel- y e a r - o l d A u s - lation was tralian software q u i t e a developer and art- deal. But ist, has gained a to get the worldwide follow- b o a t a t ing thanks to his that price, site. On it, he's J a f f e chronicled every agreed to step of his quest pay off the to sail from Eu- This small pile of provisions is all that remained boat in six rope to Australia. after 'Constellation's 30-day Atlantic crossing. m o n t h s Through it, he's made friends before — if he missed a single pay- ever meeting them. To say his website ment, he'd lose the boat and is integral to his success so far is an every penny invested in her. understatement. "When I wasn't working, I was studying," he said. Indeed, in six months, he worked through the Though he was born and raised materials for several licensing in the coastal city of Melbourne, Jaffe courses, including the notori- started sailing only about four years ously tough Yachtmaster certi- ago by crewing on race boats. "I hated fication. "I just couldn't afford going around the buoys," he said. "I just to take the test." wanted to go somewhere." But once he With the boat finally paid

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ALL PHOTOS COURTESY WWW.BIGOCEANS.COM UNLESS NOTED were out of whack by that much in my favor." friend joined Jaffe for a jaunt across the one had left or packed up for the season. Despite a "horrific" cross swell for the North Sea — their goal was to make it to "When I'd tell people I was going south," Amsterdam non-stop. They made it as far Jaffe said, "They'd say 'You can't do it, as Belgium. "We got caught in horrible it's crazy.' I just told them I had to try." weather," Jaffe said. "Johannes vowed to never sail on a small boat again." Not wanting to tempt fate on the North J affe considers September 17, Sea again, Jaffe entered the canals and 2007, his official start date, as that was made his way to Amsterdam. "I was going the day he sailed out of Amsterdam for to go to Hamburg and work for a year," good. He made his way south, explor- he recalled, "but I needed to keep going, ing the French coastline before getting needed to keep the momentum." ready to make the jump across the Bay To singlehand from Amsterdam to of Biscay. He consulted a weather service Oz, one generally needs an autopilot or which told him that if he left the next day a windvane — Constellation had neither. — and took no more than three days to To get the money for a vane, Jaffe liter- make the crossing — he'd be fine. But ally had to beg, borrow and even steal a if he was out there any longer, the front little. "I borrowed some money and sold that was moving in would nail him. a bunch of stuff on eBay to get the vane," "I loaded the boat up with fuel and he said. "But then I was totally broke powered through," he said. "There was — no money at all. I had to saw off the no wind at all, so the windvane wouldn't ends of the dock to make the mounting steer the boat. I hand steered the entire blocks!" trip. I got 9 hours of sleep during the By then it was September, and every- 96-hour trip. It was just epic — I was off my tree when I arrived in Spain! And the next day, a boat was towed in that had got caught in the front — their rudder had been 'Captain Ted' Biggs — and many others — spent smashed off." countless hours helping Nick get 'Constellation' Jaffe spent the next sev- ready for the rest of her journey home. eral weeks exploring Spain first three days of the trip, Jaffe soldiered and Portugal, spending on until he popped out of the tradewinds. Christmas with a welcom- "I sat for a few days," he laughed. "But ing Portuguese family. But I called my friend Rich Jones [on a sat time was running short phone donated by a Dutch family], who — again — and he needed checked the weather charts and gave me to make the jump to the a waypoint where there was wind." Jones Canaries. Again, everyone was right and Jaffe landed in Barbados told Jaffe he was a nutter 30 days after leaving the Canaries. for even trying to do it so From Barbados, he quickly made his late in the season, but he way up to Antigua, where he waited a didn't want to give up the week for the weather to clear. With no momentum he'd built. money, he could afford little more than "I had epic swells for the Top Ramen and flour for provisions, and first couple days — 20-23 nothing for fuel, for his planned non-stop feet — but then it flattened to New York City. out and I had the greatest "I was eating Ramen and pancakes sail of my life." every day," Jaffe said, "so I thought about Once in the Canaries, stopping at Bermuda to get more food. Jaffe's sailing days were But you know what the hardest part of put on hold. "I had a spon- any journey is? Leaving. So I blew off sor who sent me two solar Bermuda." panels for the Atlantic But a strange thing happened when trip," he said, "but it took he crossed the Gulf Stream: "I was two months for them to moving at about four knots . . . toward get there from Norway." Nova Scotia! Then I was heading south By the time they arrived at four knots. I couldn't work it out." A in late March, every other frantic search through an old Don Street boat had already left. "I book gave him the answer: Sometimes a was behind everyone by a clockwise eddy occurs on the north side month or two. But it was a of the Gulf Stream. LATITUDE / LADONNA LATITUDE weird year — the seasons Jaffe's weather buddy checked satel-

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lite images and confirmed he Constellation back together, was caught in a 60-mile-wide from the boys at Brewer, who eddy. And he had no choice donated labor and gear, to a but to ride it south and hope he cadre of Bay sailors eager to get could slingshot himself out, à Nick sailing again. "She's way la Apollo 13. His luck held, and better kitted out now than ever the eddy spit him out right on before," he admitted. course for the Big Apple. On June 7, a month after About 150 miles offshore, arriving on the West Caost, Jaffe claims he saw the worst Constellation sailed out of Half weather of his entire trip. "I Moon Bay in the company of thought, after all this, I was go- three new Bay Area friends. ing to sink the boat this close to After a couple hours, they broke land." But Constellation rode the off one by one, said their good- seas like a pro and delivered him byes, and headed back to the safely to the shores of Manhat- Bay. "The hardest part about 'Constellation' at rest in Antigua. tan — 28 days after leaving Antigua. this trip is making all these great friends After a surprisingly eventful trip on that I was cheating by not going through and then leaving them behind." Long Island Sound — the boom cracked, the Panama Canal," recalls Jaffe. "I had As this issue went to press, Jaffe and engine exploded, genoa blew out and to remind him that the Canal isn't a Constellation were roughly halfway to electronics got fried — Brewer Yacht Yard natural phenomenon, so that's 'cheat- Hawaii, their first stop on the way south hauled Constellation and got started set- ing', too. As far as I'm concerned, the to Australia (follow his track and blog on ting her straight. Jaffe, in the meantime, only legitimate ways to get around this www.BigOceans.com). "I hope to make worked to earn the money to truck her continent are Cape Horn and the North- it home by November. Everyone keeps cross-country to Berkeley. west Passage." telling me I can't do it," Nick said with a Once again brushing off the inexpli- wry smile. "But they've been telling me cable rudeness of a few strangers, Jaffe that the whole way." "One guy emailed and told me relied on the kindness of others to put — latitude/ladonna

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"I've been dreaming about sailing to Tahiti for as long as I can remember," said Joan Martin of the Sitka, Alaska- converged at Papeete's downtown quay, based Hans Christian 33 Tender Spirit. the entry roster had grown to 60 boats "Now that we've made it here, I feel like from at least a half-dozen countries, I'm finally living my dreams." making this year's Rendezvous the larg- Whether you set sail from California, est yachting event ever staged in French Mexico, Panama or South America — as Polynesia! members of this year's Pacific Puddle As you might imagine, the fleet includ- Jump fleet did — you'll cross more than ed sailors from all over the world, and 3,000 miles of open ocean before making each crew had its own fascinating back landfall in French Polynesia. But it's not story. There was, for example, Gerald simply the daunting distance that makes and Mike Traum, a father-son team from arrival here a major milestone for any Cape Mendocino, CA who'd wintered South Pacific circuit or circumnaviga- in Hawaii aboard their NorSea 27 Eva, tion. The primeval beauty of the Marque- then spent 43 days beating to windward sas, the prolific lagoons of the Tuamotus, to reach Tahiti. The Australian Murcott plus the raw beauty of Tahiti's rugged family — with three kids — bought their peaks and fragrant gardens combine Beneteau 423 All the Colours in France,

with deeply revered cultural traditions ANDY / LATITUDE then sailed to Africa, across to Brazil to make these archipelagos some of the most highly anticipated destinations in the world of sailing.

Above: An opening show started the event with his year, despite the sorry state of T style. Below: The Moorea rally starting line. the economy — or perhaps because of it — the annual migration of international East Coast-based boats cruisers to this mid-Pacific crossroads that were heading west was as big as ever, if not bigger. As in via Panama. years past, we dedicated lots of ink to When they asked us profiling many of these adventure-hun- how they could show gry passagemaker's in our April and May their appreciation, we issues, after getting to know them at our encouraged them to show annual Puddle Jump kickoff parties at up for the fourth annual Nuevo Vallarta and Zihuatanejo. Tahiti-Moorea Sailing A first this year — thanks to our Rendezvous — and guar- friends at the Tahiti YC — was being able anteed them a good time to offer fleet members exemptions from if they did. Held June 19 having to post the usual cash bond — - 21 this year, the event roughly $1,400 USD per person — upon is hosted by Tahiti Tour- TURPIN JULIE JULIE TURPIN JULIE arrival in the islands. Soon after that isme, the Papeete Port eye-opening news hit the radio waves, Authority and several our email in-box began smoking with in- other partners, including quiries from up and down the Americas, Latitude 38. as well as a wide variety of European and By the time the fleet

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were invited to blast around the harbor aboard a feather-light Polynesian sail- and up the Amazon before crossing the neophyte sailor, into leaving the limelight ing canoe. Event co-sponsors shared Caribbean and entering the Pacific. Ca- of Hollywood behind and exploring the their knowledge of the region's delicate nadian David Ratner has been cruising Pacific with him aboard his Jeanneau marine ecosystems, the cultivation of for years aboard his SC50 Incantation. 45, Apple. black pearls, and more, while musicians He and his 10-year-old daughter Hailey and dancers entertained in festive cos- doublehanded 4,200 miles to Polynesia tumes. from the Patagonian canal region of At Friday's opening reception on That evening, the nearby Tahiti Tour- Chile. The name given to Seth and Eliza- the quay, entrants were given 'welcome isme office hosted a splendid cocktail beth Hynes' Lagoon 380 cat, Honeymoon, bags' with T-shirts and other swag, and party where cruisers — spruced up explains why they in their least-wrin- bailed out of promis- kled attire — were ing careers to take welcomed to the a year-long cruise. islands by local British film-maker dignitaries, includ- M i k e L i p s c o m b e ing the ministers of talked his girlfriend, tourism and sport. Veronica Coassolo, a Unfortunately, recording artist and the trade winds CHRISTIAN DUROCHER

Spread: The fleet gathers at Moorea's spectacular Opunohu Bay. Above: The Las Vegas-based Lagoon 440 'Carinthia' receives a warm Polynesian welcome. MAURU'URU FOR THE MEMORIES —

were on a temporary sabbatical Saturday morning, leaving the fleet with less than dezvous village' had been set up, where amenities, dining beneath the stars at 8 knots on the nose for the 16-mile rally friendly Tahitian students welcomed such a posh venue was a rare splurge to Moorea's dramatic Opunohu Bay. As the sun-baked sailors to Moorea with a for most, especially since much of the the heavier boats struggled to compete special punch made with exotic, locally fleet had only recently arrived from the with the lightweight leaders, the Rally grown fruits. Musicians playing drums, sparsely developed Tuamotu atolls. Committee eventually shortened the ukuleles and guitars set a festive mood, Sunday was dedicated to beach games course. This was, after all, a 'fun' rally. as dancers performed moves that had and watersports, all designed to show- As fleet members entered the anchor- been passed down by countless genera- case age-old Polynesian sports that are age, which skirts a dream-like palm- tions. still actively practiced today. Teams with fringed beach, elaborately costumed That evening, many in the fleet -en names such as Aussie Blokes, Bugger greeters paddled out to meet them, just joyed a waterside dinner at the nearby Aye, and Whiskey on the Rocks were as their ancestors had done in the age of Hilton Resort. With its rustically elegant formed, representing three boats each. Cook and Bougainville. Ashore, the 'Ren- over-water bungalows and exquisite As in years past, the day's highlight

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ALL PHOTOS LATITUDE/ANDY & CHRISTIAN DUROCHER run so hard in decades. was racing in six-person outrigger ca- crowd-pleaser. Set up as a relay race, After a break for a bountiful Polyne- noes. With a broad-shouldered Tahitian each team supplied two runners, the first sian Maa lunch, teams of four challeng- in the bow position setting the pace, and of which had to shoulder a wooden pole ers each tried their hands at the coconut another in the stern seat steering, teams laden with coconuts and banana stalks game. The first player had to artfully of sailors paddled ferociously in a series at each end, then run a lap around the remove the outer husk, the second had of 100-meter sprints as if their lives de- village before passing their unique 'ba- to crack the nut in half with a rock, the pended on it. ton' to his or her teammate. It's probably third had to scrape out all the coconut The fruit carrier's race was another safe to say that some competitors hadn't meat using a special tool, and the fourth Clockwise from upper left: Sailors of all ages competed in the age-old fruit carrier's race; Elizabeth had to squeeze out as much milk as pos- is livin' the dream aboard 'Honeymoon'; canoers stroke to the finish; making the ancient moves; sible through a fine cloth. The team with Mike of 'Eva' shows some muscle; the chieftain shares his technique; gyrating to the drum beat; the fullest cup of juice won — but sadly, husking in a hurry; Hailey wins a prize; a bountiful Polynesian luncheon; girl power brings home no one had thought to bring along any the bananas. rum to go with it!

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to an easy win in the yacht rally, but skipper David Ratner was most proud that he'd done it with his pre-adolescent daughter, who'd been sailing with him off and on since she was two. Winners of the beach games were presented with gifts that ranged from black pearls to hand-carved sailing canoes, and every participant was given an iridescent pearl shell, etched with the event's logo, as a memento. As the sun began its slide toward the horizon, another troupe of musicians LATITUDE / ANDY / LATITUDE and dancers entertained the crowd, then The final contest drew more takers "Do as I do." The highlight of the final dance encouraged all to follow their moves in a this year than ever before. A local chief- show was when dozens of cruisers — young final dance. tain demonstrated the proper technique and old — joined in. The next day, the fleet began to split for lifting three huge, rounded stones — as one cruiser noted, Tahitians seem apart again, some bound for the Cooks or that had been laid out at his feet, weigh- to be born buffed! Samoa, and others headed north to the ing 80, 150 and 200 lbs. The first was Marshalls or Hawaii. Along the way they doable for many of the younger sailors would undoubtedly reflect on the friend- and a few fit seniors — men and women At the awards ceremony late that ships they'd forged and the laughs they'd alike. Then several managed to raise afternoon, primary organizer Stephanie had during the three fun-filled days of the 150-pounder to their shoulder with Betz thanked all who'd participated and the Rendezvous. So thanks, Tahiti — or a combination of strength, finesse and invited them back again the next time as the Tahitians say, mauru'uru — for sheer determination. But only a burly they found themselves in Tahitian wa- the memories. Tahitian could budge the largest stone ters. The SC50 Incantation had sailed — latitude/andy Your Boatyard in the Heart of Paradise

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By the time this issue of Latitude and eight ULDB 70s, including Chris really surprised if the boat makes it to hits the stands, all but one of the di- Welsh's participation-record holder, the the start. Sadly, another boat we'd hoped visions in the '09 TransPac will have Spencer 65 Ragtime, signed up for the to see race, Southern Californians Sue crossed the starting line off Pt. Fermin. trip. Oddly enough, one of the iconic and Barry Senescu’s new Antrim Class With 50 entries grouped into fairly- designs most associated with the race 40 Yippee Kai Yay will not be making the tight rating bands of like vessels, the for the last 40-odd years — the Cal 40, trip. numbers aren't quite up to those in the which had its own class of 13 boats in Neville Crichton’s R/P 100 Alfa Romeo last two editions, but given the economic 2005 — is not represented. is the no-brainer bet for elapsed-time climate in which owners have had to To update you on some of the boats winners. The silver-hulled sliver might make the decision to go, and the quality we mentioned in last month's Sightings never have had the chance to race if of those entries, the 45th race should be piece about the race, Jim Partridge’s the TransPacific YC hadn’t brought the memorable and make for some pretty wild-looking new, canting-keel Antrim entry requirements in line with most of good spectating for those of us stuck 49 Rapid Transit is in the final stages of the world’s best-known offshore races sailing from our desks and watching the build at Berkeley Marine Center. We'd be by setting an upper length limit at 100- race tracker. 2006 Pacific Cup overall winner Tom Akin has feet LOA, and dropping the prohibition While impressive in breadth, the in- chartered Mark Jones' TP 52 'Flash' for this against using powered sailing systems ternational flavor of the fleet — entries year's Transpac, and assembled a rock-star like winches. They should be fun to have come from Australia, Japan, Peru, crew including Paul Cayard, Jay Crum, Hogan watch on the tracker. Mexico and Spain — isn’t as notewor- Beatie, Paul Allen, and Will Paxton. Sporting With most of the ratings determined thy as is the homecoming of sorts for a new aft-deck extensions plus a deeper keel and and the class breaks announced, it's heavier, lower-CG bulb, and square-top main, couple West Coast brainchildren recently time to anoint a boat in each division 'Flash' has a lot more power, and pace, than returned from a tour abroad: four TP 52s she did in the 2008 Pacific Cup. and special class as the boat we're bet- PREVIEW

ting on to win. While we've had some of more righting moment than the original the more superstitious sailors out there Division 1 — Flash, TP 52, Tom Akin: configuration, and a new sailplan with ask us not to choose them for fear of This division should prove to be a pitched a shorter-footed, square-top main that the as-yet unproven “Latitude Jinx,” we battle between quite a few awesome should give the boat some extra pop. have to believe that most people with a boats, but we expect Akin's chartered chance to win don't believe in ghosts. Flash and John Kilroy Jr.'s TP 52 Samba Division 2 — Pyewacket, SC 70, Roy And if you are afraid of undue expecta- Pa Tí to be duking it out right up to the P. Disney: The sleds have come home to tions, look at it this way: unless you're end. roost and as they've accumulated back in Division 1, you didn't see this before Both have some extremely talented on the West Coast, this quintessential you left; and if you want to win any kind and experienced sailors aboard with lots TransPac class is back with eight boats. of team sporting contest, you'd do well of offshore miles, including a few Volvo In the "classic car" division, our money's to believe you can win with preparation, Races among the two crews. Samba has on the 'new' Pyewacket, which will have talent, good chemistry and dedication guys like Stu Bannatyne, Justin Ferris many of the usual suspects aboard — so no bitching! and Robbie Naismith aboard. The boats from the program's illustrious history, If you go back ten years, the fleet only are pretty different as far as TP 52s go; like Robbie Haines, Ben Mitchell, Doug had 23 boats; in light of the current eco- Flash — which will feature Paul Cayard Rastello, Gregg Hedrick and Rick Brent, nomic climate, we have to give a shout and Jay Crum aboard — has much softer as well as fresh blood like Morning Light out to the YC for rounding up such a hull sections than Samba, and therefore navigator Piet Van Os. These guys will good fleet this year. You can do your part less form stability, but a bit more per- be tough to beat. by following the race on its massively- formance at deeper angles and in lighter

WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ improved website, which you'll find at air. Flash has received a makeover, with Division 3 — Criminal Mischief, R/P www.transpacrace.com. a new keel that added seven percent 45, Chip 'Dr. Megadeath' Megeath: The TRANSPAC 2009

Criminals will be on the prowl for a follow grounds, frankly it's a toss-up between up to their division wins in last year's ously Andy Costello's turboed Double Gib Black's SC 50, hull number #1 Roy's Pacific Cup and this year's Cabo Race. Trouble. Chasch Mer, and Reed Barnhard's Hobie Despite being the shortest boat in the 33 Bloodhound. Both boats are tailor division, Criminal Mischief is the scratch Division 7 — Charisma, S&S 57, made for the course. So we're going to boat. The other boat in the Division that Alejandro Perez Calzada: If the "Manuel have to flip a coin — Bloodhound. could factor into the podium is Bob Doreste" listed on the crew roster is the Barton's Bay Area-based Andrews 56 same one who sailed Solings for Spain SC 50 — Horizon Cipango, which sits at the opposite end of in the Olympics back in the 90's, then the rating spectrum, but took second in we're pretty sure this is going to be a tal- SC 52 — Hula, SC 52, Maury Myers: Division and second overall last year. ented group aboard the Barcelona-based With guys like Scott Easom, Chris Lewis, entry in a division of only displacement Rob Kane and Mark Towill, Hula should Division 4 — Reinrag2, J/125, Tom boats. be well-sailed. Garnier: In the middle of the rating band for the class, Tom Garnier's defending Special Classes — Sled — Pyewacket overall winner Reinrag2 is a damn good Doublehanded — Relentless: Philippe bet to at least take her division, if not the Kahn's Open 50 Pegasus will be tough Tall Ship — There's only one, so we're race overall. and has a good chance to set a new going to go with Lynx, the sleek, black doublehanded record for the race. But 78-ft square tops'l schooner. Division 5 — Horizon, SC 50, Jack look for the Tim Fuller/Eric Shampain Taylor: John Shampain is navigating duo on Relentless to come out on top on TP 52s — Flash what was the top SC 50 in this year's corrected time. Cabo Race. Elapsed Time — Alfa Romeo, R/P Hawaiian Boats — We haven't really 100, Neville Crichton: No question about Division 6 — Relentless, 1D35 T, Tim seen any of these guys sail, so we'll pick this one . . . new race record? Fuller: Teaming up with Eric Shampain, this one solely by boat type. On those John Fuller's Relentless should be fa- Overall — Reinrag2 miliar to Bay Area readers: it was previ- latitude/rg

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How hard could it be? The GPS displays the position, the digital weather files predict the wind and current, and entered in the Celestial Division. Do you the routing software knows the polars have a program for sight reduction? Is it and optimizes the route. So when a small enough to email? Please respond friend of a friend asked if I was available ASAP, much appreciated." to navigate an ocean race on the East The skipper had turned the lecture Coast, of course I said yes. All I had to over to the cook, who was outlining the do was push the buttons and take the menu, the operation of the stove, and credit. how galley clean-up would be rotating It was a long flight, a long taxi ride, among the various watch standers. and a long trip in the yacht club launch. No response from Lee. She must be off- It was overcast, raining, and almost dark line. Maybe a "tweet" would reach her: when we finally found the right boat in "MAYDAY!" I typed. "Entered in Ce- the mooring field. lestial Division. Need sight reduction "What's with this rain in the sum- program!" mer?" I complained after stowing my gear Thank Poseidon she was monitoring and introducing myself to the crew. her portable device, whatever it was. She "Don't worry, it's predicted to clear up replied almost immediately: a day after our start, so we'll have clear I'm on campus, will send via remote. skies for star shots," assured the owner Thank Poseidon again that she had and skipper. "And now that you're here, remote access to her computer. And a few let's get started with the pre-race brief- minutes later there was an email, with an ing." attachment, in my webmail inbox. But This was the first indication that we something must have gone wrong — the were entered in the Celestial Only Divi- attachment was only 140 kilobytes, just sion. No GPS, no internet weather, no a fraction of the size of the average digital computer for route optimization. photo, and certainly not big enough to "That’s why we asked you to bring be an entire celestial navigation software your sextant, Max," explained the skip- package. I dragged it into a new folder per as he assembled the crew around anyway, and clicked on what looked like the table in the boat's main salon. "We the executable. get a big rating credit for entering in the The program was up and running Celestial Division. Yes, we're going to do instantly, without so much as a hint of it the old fashioned way." an installation wizard to wade through. "All the better," I said with concealed terror. "It's been a long time since I used celestial in anger, but I'm up for it." I breathed a huge sigh of relief. It was fix it's useful to observe several different Fortunately I did have the old sextant the program I had remembered: the old celestial bodies at about the same time. with me, but I thought this would be like DOS program with a nice, simple com- This means I'll have to be up before dawn TransPac, where all they want is a couple mand-line interface. And it seemed to every morning, when I can get the Moon, of token lines of position in the logbook be running fine on the ship's hardware. Venus and Jupiter. Maybe Mars, too, al- for show. Now I learned that celestial Just in time, too, because right after our though I see it's only about two degrees would be our primary means of finding cook finished disclosing where all the away from Venus so it won't provide any our position all the way across — and me night watch snacks were stowed, the new information." without so much as a nautical almanac skipper turned it over to me. As I spoke, my confidence increased, or a copy of H.O. 249. "Now Max will say a few words about thanks to this little program. It was mak- celestial navigation on this race." ing me look smart. I brought up the screen for "dawn, "We'll lose the Moon after a day or two," Our skipper went on to lecture the dusk and transit times" to see what I continued. "So the pre-dawn Venus and crew about the boat's safety gear, how we sort of objects we would have. Not much Jupiter shots will be important. The Sun would have our harness tethers clipped Moon — it was preceding the Sun this will be rising at . . . let's see . . ." in all the time on week, along with Something was wrong. This thing was deck, the watch most of the other putting sunrise at 2 a.m. and sunset system, and a "U get 2 have planets. at 4 in the afternoon. Fortunately, the hundred other "All the action DOS window with the nav program did details. Mean- all the fun." will be at dawn not completely cover up the window for while, I slid over on this voyage," incoming messages. U R in EDT zone. to the chart table I said. "As you GMT-4. Lee. and discreetly turned on the computer. all probably know, celestial navigation Of course. Lee had read my mind; I It had a broadband internet connection works best when it's dark enough to see had been subtracting seven instead of as long as we were in port. I typed Lee the stars and planets, but light enough to four from GMT to get local time. Helm's email address, then the mes- see a clear horizon. For a good position "Sunrise is at 5 in the morning, so the sage: "Lee, Max here. It turns out we are

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"All the rest is details," I added. "There are books of tables to do it without the computer, and to correct for certain er- rors, but the machine can do it better." "That program will be great to have as a back-up, Max," said the owner. "But you know, to qualify for the Celestial Trophy, we have to submit all our sight reduction calculations by hand." "Uh. . . sure, no problem," I said. Now I was in real trouble. But the topic of discussion moved back to meal planning and how many glasses of wine would be served at dinner. So I was free to sneak back onto the computer for help. "Lee!" I typed. "Thanks much, pro- gram runs, but they want hand calcs! Now what do I do?" She answered quickly: U get 2 have all the fun. I typed back: "No, really. I didn't bring any sight reduction tables or plotting sheets. HELP!" No prob. U have calculator with trig? was her next reply. "Yes, we have that," I typed after a panicked search through the contents of the chart table. Formula: LHA=arc cos[{sin(Ho)-sin(dec)sin(Lat)}/ {cos(dec)cos(Lat)}] LHA=long difference btwn U and obsrvd WWW.NOAA.GOV body. Lat=latitude,dec=declination

Sextants are fancy protractors that measure "The sextant is just a fancy protractor It wasn't at all clear how I could get the angle of celestial bodies above the horizon. that measures the angle of the Sun above a line of position out of that formula. But Some of them are also collectible antiques. the horizon. If you measured the angle Lee had only stopped typing because she half hour before sunrise will be the most of the Sun above the horizon and found was at the 140 character limit, and the important part of the navigator's day." that it was 90 degrees, you would be at next tweet explained in more detail. I outlined where each of the major that spot directly underneath. LOP is vertical. Formula gives longitude planets would be, and explained that "But what if you measured 89 de- if U know latitude. Called TIME SIGHT. sometimes, with a bright Moon, there is grees? Then you would be somewhere Use with noon sight 4 running fix. enough light to see the horizon and take on a circle one degree away — or a circle Lee's formula might get us to the fin- good star and planet sights all night, but with a radius of 60 nautical miles, be- ish, but apparently it would not let me that would not be the case on this trip. cause a minute take a round of Then I demonstrated the program I of angle on the star shots to get had just installed, inputting a sample earth's surface I didn't bring any sight a good fix every sextant reading, a time, and an approxi- is one nautical reduction tables or plotting morning. I typed mate position to show how it came back mile. If you mea- back to Lee: with a precise line of position. And I gave sured 30 degrees sheets. HELP!" "Aren't there them my one-paragraph explanation of up from the ho- some easy for- celestial navigation: rizon, the circle would have a radius of mulas that will give me the intercept and "At any given time, there's only one 60 degrees or 3,600 miles. Now, we can't azimuth of the line of position, just like spot on earth that is directly under the draw such a big circle on a flat chart, so the regular sight reduction tables?" Sun. If you are at this spot, the Sun ap- the computer also gives us instructions Lee had them ready to send: pears right overhead, or 90 degrees above for drawing a line that approximates the the horizon. The computer can calculate, part of the circle that goes through the Hc= arc sin[sin(lat)sin(dec)+cos(lat)cos for any second of the year, where that part of the ocean we're on." (dec)cos(LHA)] spot is. Same for the Moon, planets and "Ah, so that's how it works," said the z=arc cos[{sin(dec)-sin(lat)sin(Hc)}/ stars. watch captain. {cos(Lat)cos(Hc)}] It was really three paragraphs, but (z=azimuth east or west from N or S, they seemed to get it. depending)

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At least with SIGHT REDUCTION BY H.O. 208 those formulas I five-digit numbers that could get an actual ___ LHA < 90 —> b same sign as Lat, t = LHA date ______had to be added and line of position. subtracted by hand. All ___ LHA > 90 —> b opp. sign as Lat, t = 180-LHA time ______DR is hard part, ___ d + b < 90 —> add z" to save two pounds. came another mes- ___ d + b > 90 —> subtract Z" sage from Lee. All about crew disci- GHA or Longitude By that time, the pline. Crew has 2 pre-race orientation log all speed/course class was almost over. changes. Will send The skipper asked if I spreadsheet 4 add- Longitude or GHA had anything else to ing up lots of small add. legs 2 plot vector "Here's the form we'll sum. be using for sight re- The spreadsheet Lat L Dec d LHA t duction by hand, no she sent did exactly calculator necessary," that. Entering time, I said, pointing to the course and speed worksheet on the screen for every short leg and holding up the of a watch, it added copy of H.O. 208. "I like A C Z' up all the distances b this method because and courses and the book of tables is gave a single course very small and saves and distance to plot. weight." b or d B D Z" And, even more use- "We sure could have ful for working on a used that form last bouncy chart table, year," said the skipper. it also presented "The guy who navigated d or b A + B C+ D (-10,000) Z + Z' +/- Z' the answer in east/ brought a little book like west/north/south that too, but he didn't distances, to make have that form and it it easy to plot on a took him all day just to d +b or d-b Hc Z" paper chart without figure out the instruc- having to measure tions." any angles. "Keeping a good dead But I suspected reckoning plot is going that to compete for to be critical," I lectured. the Celestial Trophy "If it stays cloudy, we we shouldn't even b, A, C, Z' from Table I, enter with L and t could go a long time be seen using a cal- B, D from Table II, enter with d + b (or difference between d and b) between sights, and the culator, let alone Hc from Table II, work backwards with A + B (used B column) currents are variable, a spreadsheet. I Z" from Table II, work backwards with C + D (use D column) so every time there's searched the chart a change in course or table again — may- speed, it needs to be be there was an H.O. 249 hiding in the I typed back to Lee: logged in. Don't worry about too many back somewhere. No luck. But I did "Have you ever heard of H.O. 208 by entries in the log to plot; I have a program find a small black book titled H.O. no. Dreisonstok? We have a copy of that, but to convert multiple legs into a single vec- 208, Navigation Tables for Mariners and I can't figure out what it does." tor for the chart." Aviators, by Dreisonstok. It was much Cool! Lee answered. U R saved. 208 is too small to be a book of sight reduction logarithmic solution to nav triangle. Will tables, but I took a look inside anyway. send worksheet with better instructions. "Max," said the owner, putting Every page was full of cryptic tables The attachment with Lee's H.O. 208 his hand on my shoulder, "I can't tell you worksheet arrived a minute later, along how great it is to have a navigator who with another message: comes fully prepared." Every page was Good luck, gotta run 2 class. Hope its — max ebb not 2 cloudy. The real problem = keeping full of cryptic tables good DR. Here's a link to an old sight reduction I opened the attachment and dis- program posted in a discussion group of numbers. . . played the sight reduction form on the on the Marion-Bermuda Race website screen. "What a mess," I thought to (copyright status unknown): http:// of numbers, except for a few pages of myself, looking at all the steps and all racetobermuda.ning.com/forum/top- incomprehensible instructions near the the different cases and exceptions that ics/celestial-navigation-software?group back. had to be handled differently, and the Url=gulfstreamstrategy&.

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It's time once again for all the Racing Sheet that's fit to print and some that's not! June was a crazy month, on the Bay and beyond, and it took some do- ing to try and fit all the action into these pages. We start with the Autonet Melges 24 Nationals before giving a breakdown on the first time the ICSA Spring Championships have been held on the Bay in more than 20 years. Then we move onto a rip-roarin' Coastal Cup before checking out the second American Sailing League Event at Pier 39. Then it's on to Club Nautique's first-ever Armed Forces Cup before heading up to Huntington Lake for the Moore 24 Nationals. Then we finish off with a report form theCatalina 25/250 Nationals. Enjoy!

Autonet Melges 24 Nationals Porter and crew were trading tacks with With the 2009 Autonet Melges 24 Na- the fourth-place boat — which they tionals trophy on the line, Brian Porter's passed with 50 yards to spare before Full Throttle was over early at the Alcatraz the finish off the Presidio. That fourth start for the eighth and final race of the vaulted them to the top-spot for the St. Francis YC-hosted regatta sailed week, and earning them a three-peat in June 12-15. But the four-time national the Nationals after winning in 2007 and champion never threw in the towel, and 2008. had ground down two-thirds of the 21- Brun finished second and Ullman boat fleet by the time they reached Crissy third. Bruce Ayres' Monsoon — in fourth Field. overall — topped the seven-boat Corin- As the fleet short-tacked up the City- thian Division for boats with no pros front in a healthy flood, Porter and his aboard. The top local finisher was regatta crew — brother John, Harry Melges and chair Kristen Lane's Brick House 623, Andy Burdick — kept grinding away. which vaulted into seventh overall on With Vince Brun's Bailout and Dave the strength of a 1-6 final day. Ullman's Pegasus 505 sitting 1-2, the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin-based Full AUTONET MELGES 24 U.S. NATIONALS Throttle crew knew they had to get up (6/12-14) to fourth place to get into a three-way OPEN — 1) Full Throttle, Brian Porter, 20 tie for first, which they'd win on the points; 2) Bailout , Vince Brun, 20; 3) Pegasus countback. At the first weather mark, 505, Dave Ullman, 20; 4) Monsoon, Bruce Ayres, 27; 5) pTeron, Dan Kaseler, 39. (21 boats) they'd worked their way into fifth, but CORINTHIAN — 1) Monsoon; 2) Elwood, Jim were a good dozen boatlengths behind Caputo, 44; 3) Lounge Act, Loren Colahan, 51; 4) WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ the fourth place boat. Smokin', Kevin Clark, 73; 5) Personal Puff, Dan "We knew we had to get fourth to win, Hauserman, 103. (7 boats) and we just kept working hard," Porter Complete results at www.stfyc.org

ICSA Nationals Dave Ullman's 'Pegasus 505' Team works upwind The nation's top college at the Autonet Melges 24 Nationals. Nobody came sailing teams took to the off the water saying the bats are comfortable, but Bay May 25-June 3 — for nobody said they're not fun . . . the first time since 1988 Francis YC Junior Director Mike Kalin, — to contest the three spring PRO John Craig and Regatta Chair College National Champion- Rolf Kaiser. The ICSA/APS Team Rac- ships. The sailors got every- ing Championship was hosted by Cal thing they were promised: Maritime and Cal at Treasure Island plenty of breeze, awesome Sailing Center — Clipper Cove makes race management and just an ideal team racing venue — and run about the most fun you can by Bryan MacDonald. have in a Collegiate FJ short The ICSA Women's National Cham- of, well . . . LATITUDE/ROB pionships got underway first, and the But the kids who showed conditions couldn't have been better. up — many of whom are na- The breeze started in the 10- to 12-knot The 'Full Throttle' gang clockwise from left, John Porter, Harry Melges, tive Californians attending range and built to 18-20, with a few Brian Porter and Andy Burdick won their fourth Melges Nationals. East Coast schools — were squirts into the low-20s as the after- said. "Harry kept putting us in the right there for one reason only: to take home noon wore on. But that alone wasn't spots and going in the right direction. a national title. The Women's Nation- what made it so good. The breeze di- We were fast . . . upwind and down." als and ICSA Gill Coed championships rection was initially pretty right-heavy, On the first run, Full Throttle made up were both co-hosted by Stanford and which coincided perfectly with the a lot of time and by the time the peloton St. Francis YC under the direction of flood that built with the breeze from was headed back upwind to the finish, Stanford Coach John Vandemoer, St. the 10 a.m. start time on. Then, as the

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Old Dominion had a rough set, including at least one capsize that dropped them to fourth overall behind B-division winner Boston College and a College of Charles- ton team that leapfrogged into second place. It was a phenomenal finish to the '09 ICSA Women's National Champion- ships. Macky — who hails from Auck- land, New Zealand — was awarded the Quantum Sails Female College Sailor of the Year Award. Next up was the team racing. Post- ing a 13-4 record, the Boston College Eagles took the ICSA/APS Team Racing Championships in front of a huge crowd of spectators on May 31. The Eagles edged out Georgetown at 10-7 and Yale at 9-8 by going 2-1 in the "final four" round to match the two wins in that round by St. Mary's, which finished at 12-5 after opening the regatta with six straight wins. The defending champion Eagles counted two San Diegans in their winning roster: Adam Roberts and Tyler Sinks, the former sailing every match along with senior Brian Kamilar, while the latter was part of a rotation that included Taylor Canfield and Parker Dwyer. Sticking the tacks for those guys were Carrie Amarante, Lauren Gilloly, Andrew Schneider, Evan Cooke, Chris- tian Manchester, Sandy Williams, and Danny Bloomstine. Finally it was time for the big dance on June 1, and the St. Mary's Seahawks, who had prepared for the regatta with a week of heavy-air prac- tice in Santa Cruz before the event, pushed to the fore in short order. Going into the final day they day progressed and the were clinging to a slim, ebb began to take over in six-point lead at the the afternoon, the breeze ICSA/Gill Coed National swung back to the left. The Championships. Nip- result was a much greater ping at the Seahawks' percentage of the course heels was Yale, who, area in play for the beats. after a slow start, had Throw in all-day sunshine sailed themselves back and, well, it was nothing into contention the day short of perfect. before with a stellar day Yale led after the first in breeze that started in day with 73 points, with the 10-knot range and senior Jane Macky and WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ never topped more than Newport Beach-raised about 20 knots. The Elis junior Marla Menninger solidly in third Diego-bred junior Briana Provancha had erased a 30-point deficit, successfully place in A-division, while senior Kather- a nine-point lead in B-division to keep negotiating the ebb-heavy day and the ine Hagemann and sophomore Elizabeth the defending national champs in third very abrupt transition to the flood in the Brim were solidly in second in B-division. place overall and in the hunt with 88 late afternoon flood, which didn't happen Old Dominon Junior Katrina Williams total points. until the last two-race set. and crews — senior Alissa Ayres and With the stage set for an epic final day, After the previous week's ICSA Wom- junior Ashley Brusso — led A-division by the women didn't disappoint. Yale and en's Nationals came down to the final 13 points and had Old Dominion sitting Old Dominion traded the lead before the set, we honestly didn't think that any of in second overall with 79 points. Boston final set of the regatta when Macky and the subsequent events could top it for College freshman Anne Haeger and San Menninger reeled off two bullets while drama. But along came the ICSA/Gill

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Clockwise from top left — breeze and fog, vintage San Francisco Bay; The Georgetown California contingent — Charlie Buckingham, Carly Chamberlain, Sydney Bolger and Michael Campbell; rotating off the beach; breeze on!; Sportsman of the Year Adam Roberts; Austin Dias and Jessica Williams not built a sailing program and successfully broke College Sailing's unofficial 'Rule 69'; St. Mary's Seahawk Michael Mennnger and his dad Bill; equal boats and tons of talent equal tight roundings; Stanford's young squad qualified for allthree championships; Boston College took the Team Racing Title.

Coed National Championships . . . which crew Jennifer Chamberlin finished with ing a Yale jacket and a St. Mary's sweat- came down to the final set! Throughout a 6-1, putting Yale — which posted a shirt. Formerly a longtime sailmaker, the regatta, St. Mary's and Yale kept 14-16 — in the 'hurt locker' during both Menninger's offspring had a successful pushing each other further ahead of the pre-starts,and garnered the title for St. 10 days on the Bay. In addition to win- rest of the field. On the final day, the Mary's. ning A Division and the women's national two traded the lead after the final A-divi- It was a happy stretch for for the title, Marla was named an All-American sion set put St. Mary's behind by three Newport Beach-based Menninger family. crew. A week later, Michael won B Divi- points. But sophomore Michael Men- Patriarch Bill, dad to Michael and Marla, sion for coed dinghies, a national title ninger — brother to Yale's Marla — and could be seen watching from shore wear- and All-American honors to go with it.

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Yale didn't quite get to the promised- of the Year honors — as a sophomore! lerton's Allison Blecher from College of land for Dinghies, but they did take home Adam Roberts, younger brother of St. Charleston, San Diego's Megan Magill the Fowle Trophy which is awarded to Francis YC Race Coordinator Melanie from St. Mary's and Long Beach's Syd- the top overall performance in both the Roberts, had a good event too, taking ney Bolger from Georgetown all received three Spring championships and the home not only the Team Racing Nation- the honors as well. Georgetown's Carly three Fall Championships — Sloops, and als Trophy for Boston College, but his Chamberlin, from Newport Beach, and Singlehanded Men's and Women's. fourth All-American honors. He was also College of Charleston's Britney Haas, Another Californian had an awesome the unanimous choice for the Robert from San Diego, as well as Roger Wil- regatta which capped off an awesome Hobbs Sportsman of the Year award. liams University's Kaytlin Hall from year. At June 3's Awards Banquet, But these weren't the only the All- Santa Monica were named All-American Georgetown Sailor Charlie Buckingham, Americans who call California home. crew. from Newport Beach, took home the Ev- Boston College's Sinks got the nod as With all of these California sailors erett B. Morris Trophy for College Sailor well, while on the women's side, Ful- doing so well, it was a bit of a shock

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day — Still Crazy was able to just A winner, Ed Feo's Newport Beach-based squeak by the finish off the West Andrews 45 Locomotion — sailed by End of Catalina Island before a crew of longtime regulars including the strengthening Catalina Eddy Chuck Simmons, Chris Dineen, Kerry smothered the rest of the fleet. Deaver, Erik Berzins, Richard Whitely, "We were thinking, 'uh-oh,'" Scott Poe and Dave Millett — the choice Plant, an architect from Newport was pretty clear. Beach said. "It had been a wonder- "Based on the wind information and ful trip up until then, and it started the routing software, we worked our way lightening quickly." out between 40 and 50 miles offshore,"

WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ The Hobie, with co-owner John Feo said. "We took one gybe inside late Shampain navigating, Erik Sham- on the first night, and then came back out three hours later." Jane Macky and Marla Menninger. pain and Danny Shields — all of whom met through Oceanside YC years The day before, the Still Crazy crew that Stanford was the only team from ago — had smoked down the 360-mile had done pretty much the opposite, sail- the Pacific Coast Collegiate Sailing course, over which the 27 boats in this ing closer to rhumbline than any other Conference — which includes Califor- year's quality fleet saw breeze into the boat, and shooting the gap between San- nia teams — that qualified for all three low-30s. ta Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands, where national championships. UC Irvine, with "Wet and wild really sum it up," Plant they picked up some extra pressure. Bay Area-raised Jack Porter, qualified for Team Racing, but apart from those two schools, no other teams did. Given that it's a lot harder to qualify for Coed these days with the recent introduction of a semifinal system, it's nonetheless encouraging that, despite being a ways off the leaderboard, these young teams

have just that much more experience for CRAZY the next couple years. College sailing can't be supported a STILL few big programs alone, and the bulk of them are student or volunteer-run

teams. to recognize this, the ICSA COURTESY awards the James Rousmaniere Award for Student Leadership, to a student who's made a significant contribution to the sport. This year's award went to Austin Dias. When Dias arrived at Cal State Channel Islands, the young school, From left — It was a breezy year, as you can tell which didn't officially open until 2002, by these before and photos of the 'Still Crazy' didn't have a sailing team. In fact, the crew; look how much they aged! 'Locomotion' school didn't have any athletic team, nor notched a class win and was the overall runner- did it have an athletic director. But with up; Andy Costello's 'Double Trouble' had some rudder trouble, namely that most of it broke off the help of his crew, and girlfriend, Jes- 40 miles west of Monterey. sica Williams, he built a viable program for the PCCSC. said. "It was just enough breeze that it California's sailors weren't the only was both a little scary and a little man- ones recognized. USC Coach Mike Seger- ageable. For the first two hours, three of blom, who's had about as big an impact us were soaking wet from the spray. On as any one person could on both college the Hobie we're close to the water. Our and youth sailing in California, was feet are always hitting swells." deservedly honored for his contribution While other boats were tearing kites, also. Still Crazy was tearing up the race track, and the crew sailed a mostly incident- Coastal Cup free race, only ripping out the mainsheet Robert Plant and John Shampain's cleat and bending a spreader in an Hobie 33 Still Crazy crushed the fleet in unforseen jibe. The Wednesday starters Encinal YC's Coastal Cup after finish- definitely held the breeze longer east of ing at 7 a.m. on June 19. The benefi- Pt. Conception, which made the routing ciary of the staggered start — the two solutions different for those two divi- WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM LYONS/ smaller-boat divisions leave June 17, sions. and the larger boats leave the following For the overall runner-up and Class PETER

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"We use weather router Rick Shema, finish we were beating and his analysis suggested the wind against a southerly was about the same across the course, wind and couldn't get so there was no need to sail the extra up to the layline. We distance," he said. "We rolled the dice saw a couple of lights and said, 'hey, let's do it.'" one night, and other They carried the breeze through the than X-Dream, didn't islands and even picked up a little extra see another boat. I was between them. Plant said their boatspeed sure we were too far never dropped below 12-15 knots during in and would wind up that time. One of the only other boats DFL." to shoot that gap was Steve Carroll's Tule Fog had sailed Express 27 Tule Fog, which he double- a similar track to Still handed with Patrick Lewis to a win in Crazy, Carroll and Class D third overall. Lewis did have a little "We possibly made a mistake by head- more onboard drama. ing in too far behind Santa Cruz Island," "If we had to do a WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ Carroll said. "But we were on layline and sail change, we'd try to doing 14 knots. Through the final night do it during gybe, if we 'Team Harken' won the second American Sailing League event. we struggled to keep one knot of boat- could take it down and speed going against a 1.5-knot current. set something else," Carroll said. "Patrick low after that — the breeze had to be in The last half of the night through the convinced me we could do it without. We the low-30s." proved him wrong." There were six retirements including They did that by breaking their Douglas Storkovich's Andrews 56 Deli- spinnaker pole, but thanks to cate Balance, which dropped out with the loan of a spare by fellow unspecified equipment failure, Steve Express 27 fleet member Phil Tiburon, TROUBLE Stroub's SC 37 which ran out of Krasner before the race, they spinnakers, and Andy Costello's J/125 were able to keep pushing. Double Trouble, which suffered a broken

DOUBLE "That kept us going," Carroll, rudder. Double Trouble navigator Jeff who normally sails Tule Fog Thorpe elaborated: TESY in SSS events on the Bay out "We were side by side with [Per of Richmond YC, and jumps Peterson's Andrews 68] Alchemy about COUR aboard Ray Lotto's El Raton in 40 miles off Monterey. We went by [Bob the class events. Barton's Andrews 56] Cipango like they But all drama aside, the race were standing still, while doing a con- had its moments for the duo. sistent 22-24 knots of boatspeed in 30 "Davenport was possibly the knots of wind. We had just peeled to the most enjoyabe part of the trip," 1.5 oz and the boat got really squirrelly Carroll said. "We broke out of and hard to drive. We wiped out and, the overcast skies into beaming when we looked over, we were left with sunshine and 20-plus knots of breeze. a 12-inch nub of the rudder. The post We carried that across Monterey Bay was still there, the core and skins just before it backed off. Even so, we contin- snapped off." ued doing 10 to 16 knots through the With just that stub of a rudder, the night." storm jib and motor, the Double Trouble For the Thursday starters, including crew were able to fetch Monterey in 30 Locomotion, there was a lot more breeze knots of breeze at 110 degrees true. at the top of the course. "We're very fortunate we had that "It seemed like our trip was pretty little sliver of rudder," Thorpe said. "If smooth compared to what went on some we'd gotten past Monterey, there's no other boats," Feo said. "We knocked- way we would have been able to get back down about six times. It was like sailing upwind. We would have been dragging a dinghy — get the bow down and keep sheets and probably ended up at Port the boat under the rig, that was mission San Luis." number one. We blew up the spinnaker Stroub's Tiburon was also having a staysail getting the bow down after a great race when, after a short stretch, knockdown, and our spare spin pole they were left with only a .5 oz kite to broke loose. It took out the stern pulpit. get them all the way down to Catalina. Other than that, I think we damaged the "The boat was lit up, and it was really anemometer in one of the knockdowns fun to drive," said crewmember Rusty because it seemed to be reading pretty Canada. "We were sailing with the A5 in

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25-30 knots with boatspeed in the low 20's and never below 15. We had to peel from the A5 down to the A4 because the plenty of grins to go breeze went behind us. With the weight around. on the bow, we wiped out with both kites "I've never gone hoisted and full. We were able to get so fast and under that one sorted, but a little while later, so much white wa- we wiped out again and ripped the A4, ter," Paxton said. so we put the A5 back up. A little later "There's no better we wiped out again and the spin sheet way to shake out shackle blew off the clew. It's too bad. We your boat than the were having a great time — chewing up Coastal Cup." the Farr 40, right on our predicted track, There was some even beating our numbers slightly. We d i s c u s s i o n o f The Coast Guard won the inaugural Armed missed out on the perfect race." whether or not the Forces Cup hosted by Club Nautique. Locomotion's performance was good staggered start was a good idea, and 39 May 30-31. enough to beat Tom Akin's TP 52 Flash Plant acknowledged that it had worked Winning all but — which had some issues of its own in Still Crazy's favor. But he said he still one race, skipper — boat for boat. Pretty impressive given likes the idea of the bigger boats chas- Howie Hamlin and the report from the TP 52. ing the smaller ones, and in lieu of the crew Fritz Lanz- "Those were highest sustained speeds one-day gap between the two, suggested inger, Matt Noble we'd ever seen," said Flashs ' Will Paxton. that maybe 12 hours might be more ap- — who sustained "We were planing in the mid-20s and hit propriate. You can find complete results a knee injury on a bunch of 26s — not surfing, but 26 at: www.encinal.org. a spinnaker take- knots and hammering." down the first day A casualty of that pace was the boat's American Sailing League — and substitute rudder, which nearly dropped out of the Despite having to switch crew mid- Paul Allen, capped off an impressive boat after falling from the top bearing. way through the regatta, Team Harken regatta with a huge win in the four-lap But a quick repair got everything back romped to a win at the second annual final race sailed for all the marbles on together again. In the end there were American Sailing League event at Pier Sunday afternoon. THE BOX SCORES

We would like to keep a running tab Mike Munn; 3) (3 boats) Canadian Sail, Maurice Quillen. (All 7 other boats on Beer Can results through the summer CORSAIR — 1) Gaijin, Pete Adams; 2) Flash, DNF after time limit) — and we need your help. We don't have the Brett Nelson; 3) Wings, Bill Cook. (3 boats) time or manpower to chase down results. Complete results: www.beniciayachtclub.com IYC ISLAND NIGHTS SERIES (cumulative for 5r/1t You have to either post them on a website spring series) or send them directly to the race editor at CYC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES (cumulative for 8- DIVISION A (PHRF 0-138) — 1) Rascal, Wil- race, 1-throwout spring series) [email protected]. Our format, lo these derness custom, Rui Luis, 4 points; 2) Crinan II, J/105 — 1) Vim, Garry Gast, 15 points; 2) WylieCat 30, Bill West, 11; 3) Taz!!, Express 27, many years, is to include the name of the YIKES!, Sue Hoeschler, 17; 3) Alchemy, Walter George Lythcott, 11. (6 boats) boat, the type and length of boat, and the Sanford, 18. (9 boats) DIVISION B (168 raters) — 1) Bewitched, Mer- first and last names of the owner(s). The fol- SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Vague Unrest, Rhodes it 25, Laraine Salmon, 4 points; 2) My Tahoe Too!, lowing are the only results that were posted 19, Phil Simon, 19 points; 2) Wuda Shuda, Sover- Capri 25, Steve Douglass, 9; 3) Dire Straits, J/24, online for June. Don't forget the Latitude el 26, Craig Page, 20; 3) Dragonfly, Rhodes 19, Steve Bayles, 11. (5 boats) 38 Beer Can Challenge: sail every night at Kevin Cole, 21. (12 boats) DIVISION C (Spinnaker 139-189) — 1) Crazy a different beer can race in any given week, NON-SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Fjording, Cal 20, Eights, Moore 24, Aaron Lee, 4 points; 2) Cas- then send us photo documentation, and Tina Lundh, 10 points; 2) Tension II, Cal 20, John siopeia, Islander 36, Kit Wiegman, 8; 3) Galatea, we'll send you some swag to commemorate Nooteboom, 17; 3) Fantasea Islander, Islander Aphrodite 101, Ken Viaggi, 15. (8 boats) your pursuit of sailing satisfaction. Happy 28, Kevin Reilly, 17. (9 boats) DIVISION D (Spinnaker >190) — 1) Domina- Summer! NON-SPINNAKER 1 — 1) Q, Schumacher 40, trix, Santana 22, Heidi Schmidt, 6 points; 2) Bo- Glenn Isaacson, 17; 2) QE3, Tartan 10, Tom Perot, drum Sunset, Catalina 27, David Ross, 9; 3) Chili EVENING SERIES 21; 3) Jarlen, J/35, Robert Bloom, 24. (15 boats) Pepper, Santana 25, David Lyman, 10. (4 boats) SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Yucca, 8 Meter, Hank Ea- DIVISION E (non-spinnaker) — 1) Svenska, BVBC MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS (5/13) som, 22 points; 2) Tiburon, SC27, Steve Stroub, Peterson 34, Fred Minning, 4 points; 2) Knotty (nothing posted for June) 25; 3) Shenanigans, Express 27, Bill Moore/Nick Sweetie, C&C 32, Martin Johnson, 7; 3) La Palo- Gibbons, 28. (15 boats) ma, Wilderness 21, Andrew Green, 14. (8 boats) BENICIA YC THURSDAY NIGHTS (6/4) NON-SPINNAKER 2 —1) Summer Sailstice, COLUMBIA 5.5 — 1) Tenacious, Adam Sadeg, A FLEET — 1) Bluefin, Noble Griswold; 2) Bay Ranger 33, John Arndt, 13 points; 2) Seaya, Cata- 5 points; 2) Wings, Mike Jackson, 8; 3) Seabis- Loon, Grant Harless. (2 boats) lina 380, Mark Thompson, 16; 2) Mimicat, Hinckley cuit, Kevin Sullivan, 10. (4 boats) B FLEET — 1) Stolen Moments, Deborah 38, Robert Long, 24. (15 boats) Complete Result: www.iyc.org Lyons; 2) Too Tuff, Tom Hughes;3) Kelika, Mike Complete results: www.cyc.org Weaver. (4 boats) MPYC WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUNSET SERIES C FLEET — 1) Yippee!, John and Johanna GOLDEN GATE YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES (6/5) (cumulative after 11r/1t spring series) Wright; 2) Triton, Barney Flynn; 3) Katie Bay-B, 1) Jam Jam, Melges 24, Neal Ruxton; 2) Snafu, PHRF A — 1) Bustin' Loose, Pulford, 18

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into making the event happen. Originally envisioned as a chance to Hamlin showed why he's a two-time out of various races for one problem build on the scope of last year's event, world champion in the 18-ft skiffs, or another, and all six teams worked Causey and the ASL folks were confront- mastering the grueling demolition derby feverishly Saturday evening, repairing ed by the same economic realities facing sailed in chop and 20-knots of breeze. snapped carbon prods, torn sails and everyone else, and the sponsorship they “It’s so much fun to sail in a short other equipment. enjoyed last year failed to materialize this course format, with all the boat traffic Five teams made it to the start line, time around. We're stoked they didn't Gym Class Fitness, Harken, just fold up the tent, and found a way to Skiff Sailing, Switch Clothing keep the event going. The Bay is the only and West Marine. Team Spot place in America with any significant made it to the racecourse presence of 18-foot skiffs, yet tradition- but before they could get ally there's only been one regatta per into a race, equipment is- year for the boats. In Australia, they sail sues forced them back to the weekly! beach for repairs. If we have one complaint about this Shoreside, the event drew year's event, it was the lack of compli- a significant spectator pres- mentary lunch and frosty beverages ence, and with Skip Mc- served in the VIP room upstairs like last Cormack adding insightful year. But given the state of the economy, analysis in an accessible way we'll let it go . . . this time. All kidding on a P.A., it was pretty evi- aside, the next event is August 29-30; dent that there were plenty don't miss it. Stay apprised of the latest of folks who accidentally got developments at: www.americansailing- sucked into the action. While league.com. this year's Spring event was and the Cityfront," Hamlin said. "It’s like smaller in scale than the inaugural event The USO On SF Bay? sailing in Sydney harbor.” last year, we've got to give a shout out Club Nautique ran its first-ever Armed Saturday's qualifying heats were a to Comissioner Jeff Causey and the rest Forces Cup May 27 in Alameda, attract- gearbuster with multiple boats knocked of the volunteers who put a lot of effort ing crews of three from each of the five points; 2) Calphurnia, Duncan, 41; 3) Loca Mo- CLASS E (Spin >115) — 1) Highlighter, Is- ster, Ron Young, 19 points; 2) Undine, Adam tion, Chaffey, 49. (6 boats) lander 36, Bill Hackel; 2) Luna Sea, Islander 36, Wheeler, 24; 3) Whitecap, Hernandez/Team PHRF B — 1) Fleeboflam, Chaffin, 12 points; Daniel J. Knox; 3) Jane Doe, Olson 911SE Bob Whitecap, 28. (8 boats) 2) Santy Anno, Cailliet, 61; 3) Joss, Duncan, 63. Ismirian. (6 boats) (11 boats) CLASS F (Non-spin <130) — 1) Fancy, Ericson VYC WEDNESDAY NIGHTS (6/17) SHIELDS — 1) October, Jackson, 20 points; 2) 33, Chips Conlon; 2) Spirit of Elvis, Santana 35, A FLEET — 1) Tutto Bene, Beneteau 38S5, Harriet, Stratton, 28; 3) Stillwater, Hobson, 29. (6 Martin J. Cunningham; 3) Seaview, C&C 115, Pete Vetter; 2) X-TA-C, Olson 29, Sweitzer; 3) De'gage', boats) Hamm. (4 boats) Ranger 23, Ruszler. (4boats) Complete results: www.mpyc.org. CLASS G (Non-spin > 131 except Catalina B FLEET — 1) Splash, Beneteau, Mullinax; 2) 30) — 1) Rollover, Catalina 34, Lynn Guerra; 2) Lita-K III, Catalina 42, Karuzas; 3) Halcion, Pear- SAUSALITO YC SUNSET SERIES (cumulative af- Double Play, Yankee 30, RDK Partners; 3) Star son 34, Parker. (6 boats) ter 4r/0t spring series) Ranger, Ranger 26, Simon James. (9 boats) Complete results: www.vyc.org J/105 — 1) Streaker, Ron Anderson, 6 points; CLASS J (CATALINA 30) — 1) Friday's Ea- 2) Jose Cuervo, Sam Hock, 12; 3) Hazardous gle, Mark Hecht; 2) Huge, Bill Woodruff; 3) Ava- Waste, Chuck Cihak, 13. (5 boats) lon, John R. Ford. (8 DIVISION A — 1) Gammon, Tartan 10, Jeff boats) Hutter, 9 points; 2) MinFlicka, Hanse 37, Magnus Le Vicki, 11; 3) Nancy, WylieCat 30, Pat Broderick, ST. FRANCIS YC 16. (7 boats) WEDNESDAY EVE- DIVISION C — 1) Mimicat, Hinckley, Robert NING SERIES (cumu- Long, 15 points; 2) Ohana, Beneteau 47, Steve lative for 7r/0t spring Hocking, 16; 3) Quicksilver, C&C 39, Carl Robi- series) nette, 21. (9 boats) KNARR — 1) Fif- DIVISION D — 1) Tackful, Santana 22, Frank ty-Fifty, Jon Perkins, Lawler/Cathy Sterhoff, 11 points; 2) Encore Alerion 15 points; 2) Gjendin, 28, Dean Dietrich, 13; 3) Trasher, Merit 25, Harriet Graham Greene, 29; Lehmann, 14. (13 boats) 3) Snaps III, Knud MULTIHULL — 1) Origami, Corsair 24, Ross Wibroe, 32. (15 boats) Stein, 7 (1 boat) FOLKBOAT — 1) Polperro, Peter Jeal, SOUTH BEACH YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES 26 points; 2) Windan- (6/19) sea, David Wilson/ CLASS D (Spin <114) — 1) Tupelo Honey, Don Wilson, 31; 3) El- Elan 40, Gerard Sheridan; 2) Jolly Mon, J/120, sie, Michael Goebel, Remember James Dillworth from last month's feature 'Welcome to the Chris Chamberlin; 3) 007, J/105, Bruce Blackie. (8 31. (13 boats) Party?' Well here's his spectacularly renewed 'Tuna looking good. boats) IOD — 1) Young-

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branches which teamed up with Club Nautique skippers aboard the school's Colgate 26s. After four races it was Coast to hit the beach too early because you Guard Lieutenant JG Jesse Stewart, won't get the benefit of the lift off the Boy Lieutenant JG Christina Hawn and Lieu- Scout camp and the boats outside might tenant Ryan Hawn that came out on top, get you if they have steady breeze. finishing ahead of the Marine Corps, Air The final race of the day saw four Force and Navy with the Army bringing boats vying for second overall. Easom's up the rear. Eight Ball had first in the bag, but in "These folks were so thankful to sportsman-like fashion sailed the final have been recognized," said Marianne race. Where they took us all to school Armand, who explained that the idea and winning by a good 15 boatlengths. behind the regatta was to tangibly ac- Second was David Hodges and Scott Wal- knowledge the contribution to the coun- ecka on Adiós and third went to Conrad try made by servicemen and women. Holbrook on Topper II. The Fennell fam- "They repeatedly mentioned how nice it ily on Paramour came in second for the was to have people publicly acknowledge regatta, crediting dumb luck and good that they are appreciated, not to mention karma as the keys to their success. Third WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ how thrilled they were to be out on the went to Bart Hackworth on Gruntled. De- water in playful combat. While they were fending champions Walecka and Hodges Lani Spund's 'Kokopelli²' at last month's Spin- respectful and courteous to one another, secured fourth, and Scott Sorenson on naker Cup. The results are at www.sfyc.org. when it came down to it, they all wanted Vitamin M rounded out the top five. to win." 24. With the weather starting to warm The teams also participated on up, the start line was set way down the the fourth annual Moore 24 Trailer Moore 24 Nationals lake which threw a monkey wrench in Olympics, in which teams of four must After three months of preparation, traditional tactical calls. You don't want complete a series of boat safety skills in- Scott Easom won his first Moore 24 cluding pushing a trailer, heaving a line, Nationals at Huntington Lake, June 22- and throwing a life preserver accurately. We put you on a silver platter.

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Competitors must then chug a beer and Friday night Beer "flipcup" — place the cup right side up Can race followed and use one finger to flip it upside down. by an informal The team with the fastest time wins. It BBQ at the club. came down to the wire with team Eight This provided the Ball setting the bar high with a time of out-of-towners the 1m, 47s. But the Fennell family clinched opportunity to ex- the win by a two-second margin, thus perience racing on flipping the racing's finishing order. the Olympic Circle Thanks to Mike Gross and John Su- and meet and visit per for running a great race committee. with many local —Vikki Fennell sailors. The Catalina Catalina 25/250 Nationals 25s and 250s had The Catalina 25/250 National Regatta the first start in was held June 20-21 on the Berkeley PHRF D i v s i o n Olympic Circle. Folsom Lake sailor, Scott 1 for the Friday Hefty, Ho’O Kolohe, won the Catalina 25, night Beer Can and Petaluma Sailor Mike Bolger, RxS- race. There were John and Drake Jensen enjoy some father-son time at Whiskeytown. We ran cape, won the Catalina 250 champion- about 15 boats in out of room to write it up, but we'll try to wrap-up all the various lake regattas next month's Racing Sheet. ships. This was a combined one design the division, one regatta for each class. Catalina 25 and one 250. A nice touch clubhouse. The Berkeley YC hosted the event was that the race started at the normal The National Regatta started Sat- and rolled out the welcome mat to all start/finish line, but finished at the BYC urday morning at 11 a.m., followed by participants. They urged all partici- two more races that day. The first two pants to race in their already scheduled were windward/leewards 4 miles long. Photo: Latitude 38/Rob Photo: David Dibble

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closed on the leaders it was evident that new wind was about 30 yards in front of the second place boat. About a quarter of a mile from the leeward mark, the wind line finally reached the leaders and it was a new boat race to the finish. The final race of the regatta was sailed in 17 to 20 knots of wind out of the West. For the Catalina 25s it was a tight race to the finish with Paul Zell finishing two seconds ahead of Hefty for his first bullet of the regatta. LANCE BERC — Scott Hefty

Race Note Craziness at the Prince of Wales Area G Qualifier; keelboast aren't supposed to do this . . . Mano a Mano — St. Francis YC hosted the Area G quarterfinal for US Sailing's The third was 5.7 miles and finished Johnson on Vida Boa from San Ramon Prince of Wales Bowl Match Racing at the BYC Clubhouse. The wind was had three seconds. Championship. Sailed in J/22s, the consistent out of the west-southwest at Racing resumed at 11 a.m. Sunday event drew some of Northern California's 11- to 16- knots for all three races. The morning with two races scheduled. The top talent, with former Olympian Russ Ho’O Kolohe, Catalina 25, and RxScape, first was in about 8 knots of wind out of Silvestri going 5-0 in the deciding second Catalina 250, both had three great starts the west-southwest. The boats were fairly round robin to beat out Mark Ivey (4-1) and never lost the lead, finishing with spread out at the windward mark. On and Chris Rast (3-2) for the spot at the bullets in all three races. Second place the second leg it was evident that new semifinals at San Diego YC this month. at the end of day one was held by Paul wind was consolidating the fleet. As they Zell's Sparky, from Half Moon Bay with a 2-2-3 in the Catalina 25’s, while Russ

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With reports this month on Provisioning Options in the Realm of Chartering, a regular contributor's observations on The Less-Traveled Corners of the Eastern Caribbean, and miscellaneous Charter Notes.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry: the bare essentials before you Recipe for a Successful Charter start out. The opposite extreme As our managing editor likes to say is sailing in Mexico's minimally when proposing a noon-time respite from developed Sea of Cortez. Once the office grind, "Hey, ya gotta eat!" you leave the La Paz charter base, While you may skip a meal once in a there is virtually nowhere to buy while during a normal work week, the food or dine out for miles and joyfully physical activities of a typical miles, so you have to bring along sailing vacation — such as swimming, everything you'll need in the gal- snorkeling, hiking and trimming sails ley, right down to the limes and — tend to make mealtimes inordinately hot sauce. important. That's why we've decided to Naturally, charter companies tackle a subject we rarely touch on in adjust their provisioning options these pages: provisioning. After all, a to the realities of each cruising well-fed crew is a happy crew. ground, and in our experience During the many years that we've most standard provisioning pack- been taking charter vacations, we've ages provide more than enough found there are many possible ap- food for normal palates, with a proaches to the process of provisioning. good variety of entrée choices. Deciding which strategy is right for your Usually, you'll be allowed to particular charter largely depends on the choose between 'full provision- area you'll be sailing in and the needs of ing', meaning all breakfasts, your crew. lunches and dinners, or 'partial Of course, on crewed yacht charters provisioning', where it's assumed it is assumed that you'll be served fine you'll have three or four dinners gourmet cuisine based on your pre- ashore during a week aboard. determined culinary preferences. But If you wish, you can nix certain when booking a bareboat trip, some or foods from the options, such all of your group will typically need to be as seafood, pork or whatever. actively involved in meal planning and And yes, most companies will have a game plan for where, when and be happy to organize vegetarian ANDY / LATITUDE PHOTOS ALL how to provision. menus too. Ideally, all the items you have there are old-style open-air markets, In the Greek Isles and along Turkey's ordered will be aboard your boat prior to such as in Guadeloupe, Martinique or Turquoise Coast you normally end up your arrival, or shortly thereafter, so you Tahiti. Unless you fly in a day or two stern-tied to a village wharf, often sur- can throw off the docklines and get out early, however, you may find that you've rounded by inexpensive bars and res- sailing as soon as possible. In fact, one squandered the better part of a day get- taurants, with markets nearby also. So of the strongest arguments for letting the ting it all together. Remember, everything there's no need to provision more than charter company do it all is that by do- tends to take longer in the laid-back Meals in Mexican towns are cheap and deli- ing so you won't waste a minute of your regions that make prime charter desti- cious, but out in the Sea of Cortez there are precious sailing time. nations, and you can't always get every- very few places to dine out or shop. That said, lots of folks like to custom- thing you're after in one supermarket ize their orders or unless you are in a highly-developed thoroughly self- tourism center like St. Maarten. Even provision, espe- there, the big stores are a long taxi ride cially if they are from the charter bases. 'foodies' who take Will you save money by self-provision- pleasure in whip- ing? Possibly, but not necessarily. And if ping up their favor- you do, it probably won't be much. On a ite concoctions for recent bareboat trip to Tahiti's Leeward their boatmates. Islands — where appetizers in swank Depending on restaurants can cost $35 and up — we where your charter were thrilled to pay $50/day/person for base is, pre-trip full provisioning, including several cases shopping can be of drinks. And the food provided was relatively easy, and both plentiful and delicious. sometimes add to You can save a few bucks, however, the overall cultural by bringing a variety of costly staples experience — par- with you, but lugging the extra baggage ticularly where is a hassle that many charterers would OF CHARTERING

food and pampering service, we also cherish the serenity of those open-air dinners at the cockpit table with the sky above peppered with twinkling constellations and the warm trade winds washing over us. Decisions about beverages are important too. Even if you order no other provisioning, we highly recommend that you have your charter outfit supply your boat with cases of water and juices, plus sodas and/or beer. It's just much less hassle that way. And whatever you do, don't underes- timate the amount of water you'll need to stay hydrated in tropical venues — order more than you think you'll need! If you're into cocktails, we sug- gest you bring along the maxi- mum quantity of spirits allowable by the local customs regulations — typically two liters, but check tourism websites. After all, you never know when you might find yourselves hosting a cocktail par- ty with new friends. The exception to this advice is when chartering in the Caribbean, where booze is generally very cheap. If you're in the habit of bringing along a few special bottles of wine, we Spread: When cruising expensive venues like charges might cancel out most of your should remind you that liquids can no Tahiti, you'll probably want to eat aboard more savings, but it's still smart to have some longer be 'carried on' flights. But our than elsewhere. Inset: Shopping in the tradi- favorite snacks on hand to pacify over- winemaker friend claims it won't get tional open markets is a cultural treat. tired youngsters — as well as adults. (We ruined in your airliner's unpressurized rather avoid. We remember one report, can think of a few fully-grown chocohol- baggage hold. Champagne, of course, is a though, from a young Bay Area gal who ics who get downright testy when going different story. It's probably best to plan put together a tight-budget trip with through 'withdrawals'.) on making your celebratory toasts with friends, then brought along several sty- At the opposite extreme, some folks the favorite local spirit, be it rum, ouzo, rofoam coolers jam-packed with frozen choose to dine out every evening, which, If you relish an evening cocktail or two, be sure entrées which, she claimed, were still of course, gives them maximum exposure you understand the cost of booze where you are only half-thawed by the time she stowed to local cuisine and keeps galley chores heading. You might want to bring your own. them aboard in the Caribbean. We real- to a bare mini- ize that's a bit extreme for most sailors, mum. In places but it's not a bad idea to throw at least like the BVI a few favorite snacks, and perhaps some and the Lee- packaged sauces and special spices, in ward Antilles your sea bag. (St. Maarten, We remember that on one multi-fam- S t . B a r t h , ily trip years ago, when all the kids were etc.) there are grade-school age and finicky eaters, we enough good brought along a huge duffle bag nick- e a t e r i e s t o named "the coffin" that was stuffed with make this plan all sorts of cereals, crackers and snacks easily doable, that we knew would keep the whining although cost- and whinging to a minimum and save us ly. But we have some cash. (A big box of Frosted Flakes to say that, as can cost close to $10 on some Caribbean much as we like islands.) These days, of course, extra bag finely prepared WORLD

tequila or perhaps even kava. Just as good food and drink are es- We got back to our cat, Bigorneau, sential to health and happiness in day- and moved her over to the dock at the to-day living, a little thoughtful culinary Anchorage Hotel to take on water before planning can have a huge influence on setting out for Guadeloupe. Geoff cleared your charter's success. customs for us, and also visited the doc- — latitude/andy tor because he had a bit of a nasty cut after slipping on a rock at Trafalgar Falls. Exploring the 'Middle Antilles' We paid $10 USD for 100 gallons, then Part Two shoved off after sampling one more rum Last month, in the first installment of punch at the hotel. Art Hartinger's two-part report on explor- We departed about 1340, sailing up ing the central portion of Eastern Carib- the coast in light winds about 18 miles to bean islands, we left off with him telling Portsmouth. Well outside of the anchor- us how much he and his crew loved the age, a boat approached and its driver, friendly people and laid-back atmosphere Foustin Alexis, suggested he could give of the former British colony named Domi- us a tour up the Indian River. He also set nica. They'd begun their Sunsail charter in us up on a ball again ($10 U.S. for the French Martinique. The story continues: night), and agreed to come by at 8 a.m. to show us the renowned Indian River. We stopped for lunch at a place just I dinghied in early to check out the outside the entrance to the Falls, called local bakery, and we found lots of brown the River Rock Café. There were three breads. After some bread with jam and entrée choices: goat, fish or shrimp, coffee, Alexis arrived and we headed up and we tried all of them accompanied the Indian River in his boat. by plantain, rice and root vegetables The river tour is considered a "must" — it was all excellent. We ate outside on for those visiting Portsmouth. Alexis the deck, overlooking the river and lush turned off his motor at the entrance to green countryside. the river, and rowed up, telling stories We made arrangements for a boat about the river, while pointing out birds ride to "Champagne," a snorkeling area and crabs along the bank. Up river, there near Souffriere in the Scott’s Head Ma- is a small café serving food, tea and other HARTINGER ART COURTESY PHTOTOS ALL rine Reserve. Kimani Roberts met us at drinks. Although interesting, I found the anchorage, although slightly exposed 9 a.m., and we rewarded him with an trip a bit too touristy — it reminded me to the swells out of the northeast which Obama button. This spot has good snor- of the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland — but were happening during this trip. We had keling, but the volcanic, champagne-like we did spot a boa along the banks. We the lovely anchorage all to ourselves. bubbles that come up from the sea bed liked Alexis and rewarded him with an From Marigot, it was a 15-minute are the main attraction. Swimming in Obama bumper sticker. walk to Bourg des Saintes, a delightful and out of the bubbles was great fun. It was then time to push on to the little village, very French with cozy cafes Crewmembers admire an Antiguan's catch north. We departed toward Guadeloupe and good shopping. There was evidence while getting some tips on fishing Caribbean at about 1115, and crossed the Dominica of the strike here, as banks and customs waters. channel in 20+ knot winds, arriving at were closed, and you could see plumes Guadeloupe's of smoke from fires on the main island sister isles, of Guadeloupe. But we had a great time Les Iles de cooking dinner, then doing some night- Saintes in the time swimming with the bio-lumines- m i d - a f t e r - cence after dinner. noon. I’m con- Donna woke me up at 0400 to point vinced that the out the Southern Cross. I had always French like to thought the Southern Cross was not c o n g r e g a t e visible from northern latitudes, and in in cr owded fact, Wikipedia specifically states that "it marinas. We is today visible only from the Southern opted not to Hemisphere." But there is no question stay in Bourg that we were looking at the Southern des Saintes, Cross. (In fact, Donna also woke me up which looked the following morning while at Marie crowded, and Gallante to confirm our sighting, after instead an- I'd expressed some doubt.) chored in Baie Later that morning, most of the crew Marigot. This went shopping in Bourg des Saintes, is a beautiful while Nathan and I readied the boat OF CHARTERING

port engine). Upon closer inspection, we found significant water intrusion into the engine compartment. We shut down Bertha, turned on the bilge pump, and manually bailed out the water. Thank- fully, we stopped taking on water, but Bertha was done for the trip. Althea (the starboard engine) was a true champion, however, never letting us down. We couldn’t help singing our favorite Grate- ful Dead tune: "Bertha don’t you come around here anymore." We motorsailed with the jib deployed and Althea humming along, until we turned the corner, and got the main up. Then we were treated to our best sail of the whole journey, no motors for 60+ miles on a broad reach in 25 knots of wind. Geoff hogged the wheel the whole way, but nobody seemed to mind, as he steered like a pro. We reached English Harbor at about 1500 and opted to spend the night at the Sunsail docks, as they are in the middle of historic Nelson’s Dockyard — a fine place to look around, take showers and relax. As always, there were dozens of me- gayachts in English Harbor and also in neighboring Falmouth. It turns out that yachts were staged for the inaugural RORC 600, so there were even more boats to gape at than usual, including 'Bigorneau' lies in a tranquil bay while crew perfect complement to Jenny’s risotto. Tom Perkins' unmistakable Maltese members stretch their legs ashore. Obviously, Le Desirade is definitely off the beaten Falcon, which was over at Falmouth's you can still find uncrowded anchorages. track. Sunsail had recommended we Antigua Yacht Club. to cross to the small French islands of not even go there. We were faced with When we were boarding our flight to Marie Gallante. We set sail in the early venturing in over a 6-foot bar between San Juan the next day, I slowed the line afternoon for the 14-mile crossing. Upon breaking waves, with the wind blowing to take a picture of the Doctor and her arrival, we chose to anchor just south 25 knots and 10-foot seas. But we went husband Robert, and accidently bumped of Pointe de Folle Anse, where we were in anyway (as Plan C was to head to the into a man who happened to be Yo-Yo one of just three boats along a beautiful main island of Guadeloupe, which we The crew's motto: "Make friends with Obama two-mile stretch of beach. wanted to avoid). We were definitely a stickers." If Caribbean islanders could have We had originally hoped to spend the novelty at Le Desirade, and I doubt any cast votes, if would have been a landslide. night in Iles de la Petite Terre, some 20 other charter boats ever go there. The miles to northeast of Marie Gallante. But harbor is very small, and we were the the 10- to 12-foot northerly swells and only boat at anchor besides an unat- 25-knot winds made this proposition too tended 20-footer. We dinghied in for more dicey. So we opted to enter the harbor at supplies, and thankfully the 8-a-8 store Le Desirade, a small island about eight was open. They even had ice! miles to the NE of Iles de la Petite Terre. As I looked around, I noticed the lo- This would give us a good position for cal gendarmes with binoculars trained the 65 mile passage we were scheduled on Bigorneau. A lot of other locals were to make the next day. also intrigued. It turns out that Jenny Along the way, we heard the fabulous was taking a shower off the stern in a red and unmistakable sound of line stripping bikini, and this was quite a sensation in off the fishing reel, and Robert retrieved the small village. the first of two barracudas. The Doctor We got up at dawn the next day to exercised her surgical skills, and expertly make the 65-mile passage to Antigua. filleted these fish, which we named Jean- We followed the two Desirade ferries out Pierre and Jacques. She also sautéed between the breakers, again with 25 them in a brown butter, and they were knot winds and a significant swell, only among the best fish I’ve ever tasted — a to have an alarm go off on Bertha (our WORLD OF CHARTERING

Ma! The customs guy in San 10-day inter-island catamaran Juan went nuts when he read cruise will have a very special the passport, putting his arm highlight. When Mixon heard around Yo-Yo Ma, and yelling that a cruise ship full of African out to the crowd that we were Americans would be sailing in the presence of the best BVI waters the same week as cellist in the world. He'd been his flotilla, he began organiz- in Antigua enjoying a crewed ing the 1st Annual Party on charter. Other than that bit of the Beach, to be held at idyllic excitement, the flight back was Cane Garden Bay, with music, uneventful, but along the way dancing and hopefully free boat I was already thinking about a rides provided by The Moor- return trip to Dominica. It had ings and Voyage Charters. been yet another great cruise Naturally, Mixon hopes he'll that won't soon be forgotten. inspire some of those cruise — art hartinger BBS COURTESY ship patrons to cross over to Tough duty. Alonzo Galloway of Maryland sailing once they give it a try. Art — Many thanks for your insightful happily helms a Moorings 4300 cat during last While sailing industry marketers report. Sounds like great fun, although the year's Black Boaters Summit. scratch their heads wondering where to itinerary was a bit more ambitious than tilla called the Black Boaters Summit. find new clients, Mixon has set a shining most charterers would dare attempt. Goes Why unique? Because to our knowledge example of what can be accomplished to show, though, there are still plenty of it is the only event of its kind whose aim with a little creative thinking. "If I can off-the-beaten-track destinations to ex- is to introduce African Americans to get all 3,400 of those passengers to get plore via bareboat. So, where to next? the joys of vacationing under sail. The off the ship and head for Cane Garden brainchild of Richmond-based sailor Bay, everybody wins!" says Cap'n Paul. Charter Notes and former cruiser Paul Mixon, who "We grow BVI tourism, we expose a whole During the past 11 years we've often has now partnered with renowned cir- new market to sailing, and everybody has reported on the unique BVI bareboat flo- cumnavigator Bill Pinkney, this year's a great time."

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With reports this month from Alizee in the Bahamas; from Cocokai on Fanning, Christmas and Penrhyn Islands; from Mimi in Antigua; from Eu- psychia on the Baja Bash; from Someday on the good and bad of Costa Rica's being Third World; from Le Chat Beaute on buying a French cat in Venezuela; from Christa on the problems of trying to follow the herd to the Eastern Caribbean; and Cruise Notes.

Alizee — Cabo Rico 36 480-mile trip, and much to our dismay, James Williams & Penelope Mayer most of it was in mill pond conditions. I Starting The Cruising Life think we sailed for 15 hours the entire (San Francisco) crossing, mostly the last afternoon and When I met the publisher of Latitude night. at St. Barth in the French West Indies Penelope Mayer, my permanent first a little over a year ago mate, joined me in Marsh Harbor, and while on a 10-week we spent three glorious months sailing charter/cruise with my from cay to cay. We committed ourselves friend Deborah Stern to sailing as opposed to motoring, some- of the Encinal YC, he thing that was pretty unusual among the asked what was next cruising fleet. And we anchored out for for me. At the time, all but three nights. While in the Abacos, Deborah and I were we were invited to crew aboard the Wil- partners in the Cal 39- liam H. Albury, which was built in '64. 2 nSpindrift i the Bay She is the last of the wooden schooners Area, but she wasn't to have been built at Man-O-War Cay. interested in cruising. At the end of three months, Penelope So my response was and I made a 34-hour crossing from the P e n e l o p e a n d that I was going to get Abacos to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. James in the Ba- my own boat and go We're about to fly back to California to hamas. cruising as soon as I visit friends and spend the Fourth of could. And that's what I've done. July at the Encinal YC. After a bit more After returning to California, I made traveling, we'll return to the boat and an offer on Alizee, a Cabo Rico 36 that sail up to the Chesapeake in September had just come on the market in An- and October. By December, we’ll be pro- napolis. By September the deal had been visioning for a return to the Bahamas, consummated, and I'd sailed her down this time the Exumas and Eleuthera as the Chesapeake to Oriental, North Caro- well as the Abacos again. lina. I left Alizee there until January of As for Deborah, she's still enjoying this year while I finished up my teaching sailing Spindrift on the Bay and doing ing come to the whole country in the last career in the Bay Area. some racing in Alameda as well. year. One of the reasons more people At the start of this year, I rejoined ­— james 06/05/09 don't come is that it's hard to get to, my boat in Oriental, where the weather particularly for sailors. After getting was freezing. And they call it The South? Cocokai — 65-ft Schooner kicked out of Palmyra, we had to tack By March I'd finished preparations for Greg King and Jennifer Sanders back and forth for two days before we a three-month cruise in the Bahamas. Life Is Great In The South Pacific got a favorable enough slant in the wind I was joined for the crossing to Marsh (Long Beach) to get here. Harbor in the Abacos by fellow Encinal As I write this, we, along with my There is one pass into the beautiful YC members Rob Woltring and Keith daughter Coco Sanders, are anchored turquoise-colored shallow lagoon at Fan- Rarick. It turned out to be a five-day, at Fanning Atoll in one of most relaxing, ning. The air and water temperatures are Once James and Penelope got to the beaches calm anchorages we've been to since we both in the low 80s, but a light breeze of the Bahamas, there was no mistaking them started cruising more than two years blows almost all the time to keep the tem- for San Francisco's Ocean Beach. ago. Fanning is part of the Republic of perature perfect. Most days we snorkeled Kiribati, which is also known in the clear water of the pass or outside as the Equatorial Islands. the reef, then had school lessons for Coco Kiribati is spread out over in the shade of the cockpit. Ah, life is an ocean area the size of the grand! This is what the cruising dream United States, yet the col- is all about. TIMMY BAHAMA TIMMY lective land mass is only the We recently went on a wonderful bike size of Baltimore. The locals ride on some rusty ol' beach cruisers, live off the land and sea, and complete with surfboards in racks, up to have what's described as Fanning's northwest surf break. It was an "abundant" subsistence about a four-mile ride over a dirt track existence. that features lots of potholes and mud This is one of the least puddles. The shade of the coconut and visited places in the world, with only 96 Americans hav- IN LATITUDES

COCOKAI enjoyed watching the manta rays twirling in the shallow water as they scarfed up plankton. It was most fun at night when the action was il- luminated by the lights of the boat

dock. "Any day you COCOKAI see manta rays is a good day," Coco says. We also enjoyed the main island, a n d t o o k s o m e fun pictures at the swimming hole, which is complete with a tree swing. We also sat in an abandoned jeep and a wrecked air- Chuck suffered a bad plane at the end of break, but at least it the runway. There was at the right time. is lots of stuff leftover from the U.S. oc- cupation during World War II. It's hard to imagine that there were once 5,000 soldiers stationed at what is now a very lonely and peaceful place. There is a cool 'yacht club' at the Nature Conservancy compound that is covered with graffiti from cruisers. Most of it is from before the Conservancy took over, when the building was uninhabited except for a caretaker. We saw the names of several cruising boats that we know, proving once again that the cruising world is a small one. We marked our visit by hanging an artfully decorated T-shirt Life is peaceful and pleasant at Palmyra, al- time recuperating in the salon of his from a ceiling beam. though the Nature Conservancy kicked 'Coco- sailboat, happily being waited on by his Ducky, our ship's dog, also liked it kai' out before they were ready to leave. young island wife and her sisters. here at Fanning. She spends most of her other leafy trees, along with the breeze, During the occasional south swell days sleeping after her periodic swims in kept it comfortable. The road passes — and one is expected as I write this the lagoon. Cruising is a dog's life, too! through several thatched hut villages, — there is a world class left that breaks It's a bloodbath outside! Life or death where we were greeted by young locals. just outside the pass. Greg has gotten awaits, all depending on which way they They'd run alongside our bikes, shouting some great rides. But don't worry mom, turn. As I write this we're now anchored 'hello' to practice their English, smiling Coco and I will only be taking pictures inside the far pass at Penrhyn Atoll, all the while. from the dinghy. I'm going to wait for an Jennifer and daughter Coco do a little mother- It turned out to be a more adventur- easy break with a sand bottom before I daughter bonding at Palmyra among the wreck- ous excursion than we'd planned, as our try the new 8-ft softtop board that I got age of the second world war. buddy Chuck — an ex-California surfer for my birthday. dude who has lived here for 20 years Before reaching Fan- — dislocated his ankle while surfing. It ning on our way down was an ugly situation. Fortunately for from Hawaii, we stopped COCOKAI him, the only working truck on the island at lovely Palmyra. It was happened to be at a nearby village and very beautiful, and we was able to give him a ride to the sup- would have happily stayed ply freighter — which just happened to longer were it not for a U.S. have an EMT aboard. This is a freighter Nature Refuge managed by that only visits every few months! After the Nature Conservancy. Chuck got a shot of morphine and was But because it is, there held down by a couple of big guys, the are all kinds of rules and EMT managed to pop his ankle back into regulations that limit the the socket. Ouch! Chuck then spent time mariners are allowed to stay. We only got four days. Nonetheless, Coco CHANGES

and the 'they' I'm referring to are the one-inch long fish that make up a tur- to Christmas to pick up our new in- quoise shoal. The 'shoal' has grown to verter/charger. The old one had decided epic proportions over the last few days, to wait until we left Hawaii to crap out, and surrounds our finally giving up the ghost the morning ketch. Unfortunately we arrived at Fanning. We had to get for the little guys, a the new unit shipped from Long Beach small but growing Shipyard, and it worked out quite well. school of trevally dis- The unit got to Honolulu just in time for covered their hiding the "once-a-month, more or less" freight place. The crystal plane. Via email, our friend on Fanning clear water splashes had hooked us up with the only shipper continuously as the at Christmas. They even delivered it right feeding goes on. Our to the jetty near where we anchored. resident black tip Coco made short work of the packing reef sharks circle materials. Her Am Girl dolls now have a below, waiting for new bunk bed and cool closet — all from scraps — or maybe Biking down the ol' a larger lunch of a surf highway. preoccupied trev- ally. Meanwhile, Coco was hard at work in the dinghy with our flour sifter. She caught 20 of the little fish, and offered them a safe haven until she released them after dark. Please, God, don't let me come back as a bait fish! After we left isolated Fanning, we headed south for Christmas Island, which, because it has an air strip, quali- fies as 'civilization'. It was only 150 miles as the crow flies, but thanks to a wicked easterly current and the prevailing southeast winds, it was a tough passage. Even though we waited for a favorable weather window, it still took us three days to cover just 300 miles. Thanks to the mighty Cocokai's schooner rig, she's not at her best going to weather. On the other hand, we've heard of boats that the latest white styrofoam collection. — by flagging down any vehicle going have taken 12 days to make the passage. It was also nice to get to Christmas our way. We also got rides on the 'official' Another skipper tried for 10 days before because they have a store where we buses, which are jam-packed mini vans heading back to Fanning because he'd could buy fresh produce that's flown in that blast U.S. teeny bopper music at run out of food. on the same monthly plane that brought extremely high volume. Coco was de- Coco and I were seasick for the first our inverter. The stuff was a bit pricey lighted! 24 hours, which was unusual. While it — $8 for a head of lettuce and $2.75 for While at Christmas, we met Henry, wasn't my favorite passage, we'd sailed a pear. But at least it was reasonably a semi-retired biologist/surfer who is The 'Coco-nuts' added this autographed t-shirt fresh. Besides, we haven't spent any originally from Northern California but to the collection of cruiser 'graffiti' that has been money since leaving Hawaii — except now has a 'local' family. In addition to left at the Palmyra YC over the years. for a couple of thousand on the inverter. patiently driving us around to reprovi- But hey, we won't count sion, he included us in some of the local that! village life. Thus Coco got to go with his C h r i s t m a s I s l a n d young daughter to a special cultural COCOKAI has the same kind of day at school. She had fun watching the clear and warm water dancing — lots of hip wiggling — sing- as Fanning. The lagoon ing and sporting contests. A traditional — known for world class lunch was made by the moms for the bone fishing — is so occasion, and consisted of taro root, shallow that the anchor- grilled red snapper with the head and tail age is outside the atoll still on, crab claws and boiled coconut in the lee of the island. hearts. This was all washed down with The jetty we used for fresh coconut milk. "It was just deli- getting ashore is several cious!" Coco told me. miles from town, so we It was at Christmas that we saw our enjoyed getting around the way the locals do IN LATITUDES

addition to the wonderful time exploring, we got to know other cruisers. Once the documentation had been completed, we were free to leave the BVIs and sail to French waters and beyond. We're now anchored at English Harbor, Antigua, having already visited and enjoyed St. Martin, St. Barth and BOTH PHOTOS COURTESY COCOKAI COURTESY BOTH PHOTOS St. Kitts. Our experiences to date have been thought-provoking, challenging, physically demanding, exciting, scary, awe-inspiring and renewing. We had one of our most exciting ex- periences in Antigua when, on March 29th, 25-year-old American Paul Ridley arrived following an 88-day, 2,950-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean from the at Starbuck Island, but the reported Canary Islands aboard his specially built anchorage wasn't evident to us — even 19-ft boat. We had the privilege of partici- though we got to with 100 feet of the pating in Paul’s initial landing celebra- large breaking waves at the western tion. Having been at sea for almost three point. It was still 300 feet deep there! In months, he was initially lost for words order to quiet the disappointed crew, I and a little emotional. Then he became made cheesy ranchero omelets and hash very articulate about his remarkable ef- browns, complete with our own freshly fort, which was planned as a way to raise brewed Starbuck's coffee for a brunch at money for the Yale Cancer Center. People Starbuck Island. wanting to contribute should visit www. Although Greg got a few strikes on the rowforhope.com. Our plan is to end our way to Penrhyn, he caught only one fish season by leaving Mimi at Chaguaramas, — and it was a weird one. It looked pre- Trinidad, for the hurricane season. historic, as it had the head and teeth of — keith and marcy 04/05/09 a large barracuda, but with huge round eyes and a three-foot long eel-like black Eupsychia — Cal 36 body accented by fluorescent blue stripes David Addleman, Heather Corsaro down the sides. We guessed it was some The Bash and Beyond type of eel fish, but it looked like a mon- (Monterey) ster from the deep. Needless to say, Greg After a second full season in sunny threw it back after we took some photos. Mexico, we successfully bashed our After sailing a very long way on a very long After that, we were excited when one way back to Monterey. "The conditions schooner, the 'Coco-Nuts' arrived at the very of the local fishing boats dropped off a weren't too bad and the wildlife was fabu- long — and empty — left at Fanning Island. freshly caught yellow fin tuna. Seared ahi lous — humpbacks mating, thousands first cruising boat since leaving Hawaii. for lunch! Spicy tuna rolls, sesame tuna of dolphins, and a beautiful sea star that We were pleasantly surprised to find it rolls, and tuna sushi for dinner! Fresh rode up on the anchor chain. was Willow , with our 'old' cruising friends fish along with spectacular snorkeling. Eupsychia’s little diesel kept us from Ecuador the year before. They were Life continues to be grand — we wish guessing the whole way. The week before heading back to Hawaii for work, but you were all here to enjoy it with us! Will this be the year that David replaces the Cal we had fun catching up on stories and — jennifer 06/07/09 36 that's been in the family for ages for a larger, adventures. One of the best things about faster and newer cruising yacht? cruising is that it's truly a small com- Mimi — Lagoon 380 Cat munity on a big ocean. It means that Keith and Marcy Kjeldsen you make new friends often, and by the Antigua next time you see them they've suddenly (Santa Cruz) become longtime friends! Thanks to the We took over our Lagoon 380 travel/survival mentality of cruising, catamaran when it was phased we've probably made more new friends out of the Sunsail yacht man- LATITUDE/RICHARD in the last two years than we had in the agement program this January previous 20 years in L.A. in the British Virgins. After a After a few weeks at Christmas, few weeks of struggling, we we took off for another beautiful spot, managed to actually get the Penrhyn in the remote northern Cooks. paperwork from Sunsail needed It meant we crossed the equator for to register our cat with the U.S. our third time. We hoped to break up Coast Guard. The upside of the 600-mile passage with a few days the delay was that we gained a greater appreciation of all the British Virgins have to offer. In CHANGES

we started, we were in La Paz with oily engine parts scattered about the cockpit, required big tools and hours of sweat. and David was about to begin putting the Then it just fell out while we were sailing! engine back together for the fifth time. David added a few drops of Loctite to the The bearings, having been back-ordered bolts and we were good to go again. for months, had finally arrived. Interest- After we rounded Cabo Falso, the ingly, they were shipped from the States conditions became somewhat splashy via UPS directly to Marina de La Paz. — enough to rinse all the Baja dust out They had cleared customs in Tijuana of the cracks, but not off the radar. At and arrived after just a few days. The times we had wind up to 28 knots, and shipping wasn't expensive, and there by Abreojos the seas had become pretty was no duty on the unfriendly. But once we passed Turtle $700 in parts. Bay, about halfway up Baja, the only W h e n t h e thing to disturb the glassy conditions engine purred to was a large number of blue whales. We life on the first try, saw about six blues milling about, and our Bash was on. then one of the small ones — a 60-footer The loose plan was — approached us. I’d been hoping to see that if the engine blues all season, having seen none the pooped out again year before. Even better, we encountered south of Turtle Bay, huge krill patches that colored the water we would sail back a deep red. We could see the mouths of to La Paz — not the the blues distend as they filled their gul- worst option in the lets with tons of their favorite food. world. If it made After tying to the Police Dock in San it north of Turtle Diego, we got a middle-of-the-night clear- Orcas were just an- Bay, we'd contin- ance from Homeland Security. Having other feature in the ue on. Thankfully, learned from two Bashes that you don't Bash wildlife show. the engine ran the waste favorable weather conditions, we whole way. I didn't have any doubts, but had one bloody mary at Red Sails, did later learned that David was constantly a quick provisioning at Von's, picked up worried. He knew that he'd sheared off a June Latitude at Downwind Marine, an important bolt deep inside the engine topped off the diesel tank — and got while putting it back together, so he'd underway again. jump to the alert if I so much as tapped Conditions from San Diego to Mon- Paz. For the first time in nearly three my foot. terey were calm, so we stopped only at weeks, we slept in a bed that didn't rock. We motored out of La Paz on a sprinkly Santa Cruz Island and San Simeon for It's very hard to adjust to city life after afternoon. Once the wind picked up, we short rests. Point Conception was calm cruising. We got a parking ticket, were made sail and let the engine rest. Sud- with rain. This was the first serious rain flipped off, and came home to dead car denly there was a horrible noise — the Eupsychia had seen in seven months, batteries — and that was in just the first prop shaft had pulled out of the engine! and it thoroughly cleaned the Baja dust 24 hours. This was odd, because when David had from even the radar and the rigging. — heather 06/10/09 tried to remove the shaft earlier it had As we arrived at San Simeon, we Always an enthusiastic crew, Heather is eager were surprised to see a humpback come Readers — If you're in love, appreciate to help — and always puts everything she's got shooting out of the water, mouth agape, it, because it can be a fleeting condition. into her work — and her Facebook page! just 50 yards from the boat. It was David and Heather, who despite an age one of four humpbacks difference of more than 20 years, were that were lunge-feeding Latitude's 'Most Loving Cruising Couple in teams. The next day of '08', a title they took seriously. But they off Big Sur was beauti- have now decided to go their separate ful. We stayed close to ways. David plans to spend more time the kelp line to see the with his daughter and do work at the LATITUDE/RICHARD waterfalls, the wooded family place at Big Sur — for as long as canyons, and surfers on he can stand it. Preferring boat life to city the glassy south swells. life, he still might do another month-on, As we closed in on our month-off season in Mexico. The wild destination of Monterey, card is a Santa Cruz 50 in Australia. If we were happy that the the deal is too good to pass up, he may weather had been benign end up buying her and cruising Southeast for most of the trip. With Asia. As for Heather, we can imagine her a sigh of relief, happiness Facebook site will be inundated with hits and awe that our little from sailors — male and female — from engine had made it, we Seattle to Sardinia. tied up at our Monterey slip 18 days out of La IN LATITUDES

ing. The cook waited on our table when he wasn't watching television. I suppose there is no point in ex- pecting U.S.-style services in Central America. But there are compensations. For example, Elena just pointed out a pretty kingfisher sitting on a piling, and a wall of rain is approaching. — bill 06/15/09 ALL PHOTOS COURTESY EUPSYCHIA COURTESY PHOTOS ALL

Bill — You didn't mention how much of the summer you plan to spend in Costa Rica. Based on a number of previous reports from cruisers, there are some potentially serious downsides. One is that Costa Rica is the lightning strike capital of the universe during the sum- mer, and many yachts have suffered expensive damage. Second, humidity not only makes it unpleasant for humans, but promotes the rapid growth of mold in boat interiors. Finally, Costa Rica is known for an unusually high number of dinghy thefts — even dinghies that have been hauled out of the water. Dinghy and outboard thieves love to strike during the middle of the night during torrential rainfalls, as they know it's unlikely they'll be heard and even more unlikely that the crew will want to go outside and in- vestigate funny noises. Possibly the best summer option is Ecuador.

Le Chat Beaute — Privilege 42 Eupsychian wildife. Spread, a mola mola in the Caribbean-like blue waters off Big Sur. Inset upper Paddy Barry left; a blue whale off the coast of Baja. Insert lower right; David, with his carnival face on. Going To The Dark Side David and Heather were a terrific a hard rain, and the 'chips' are floating (Vancouver, WA) cruising team, and their relationship — logs and trash that have rushed down It's been awhile since I last checked and Heather's youthful antics — provided the rivers and streams. in. I had sailed my Baltic 42 Zafarse endless entertainment for the cruising Another downside is the limited across the Pacific to Bundaberg, Austra- fleet. We know that everyone who met facilities. My dinghy is tied to the di- lia. Three days before we were to start a them wishes the best for both. lapidated concrete pier right below the cruising rally to Indonesia, my boat sold. 'yacht club.' which is really a restaurant What caused it to happen was that the Someday — Gulfstar 41 and bar. We came to the front gate only Aussie dollar was at an all-time high, Bill Nokes to find it locked three hours after it was After sailing his Baltic 38 to Australia, Paddy Costa Rica supposed to open. A grumpy woman went over to the dark side by buying a Privilege (Brookings, Oregon) inside said they weren't open because 42 catamaran. I'm currently at Bahia Ballena, Costa the cook hadn't shown Rica, which is another magical cruis- up. After dallying at ing spot. It's a large bay with very little the local tiende buy- development, so you can still hear the ing a dozen eggs, we howler monkeys calling to each other in returned to the yacht the morning. club and talked our While magical, Bahia Ballena is not way into getting to use perfect. For example, it rained very hard the internet until the from about midnight to 4 a.m. last night, cook arrived. When the with water finding every possible leak. cook finally did arrive, It's sort of summer/winter here in the he seemed to be suf- tropics, because it's actually colder in fering from a serious the summer than the winter due to the hangover. The food cloud cover and humidity. And thun- actually turned out to derstorms are common. In addition, the be quite delicious, and bay becomes the color of chocolate after was nicely presented. Oddly enough, the woman did the cook- CHANGES

making my boat more affordable than ever for locals. States. I left the boat on the hard in Cha- Like many who cross the Pacific, we'd cachacare, a small but well-protected become interested in catamarans. After boatyard on the far side of Margarita. all, they are roomier, sail flat and none In April of '09, I sailed my cat to the of them had sunk on the way over. While Virgin Islands. The 450-mile trip took we were in Tonga, Bruce of Ohana Kai 72 hours, and my cat sailed to weather won one day's use of a well. Moorings/Leopard 47 When we were about 200 miles from cat. The skippers and Venezuela, John, one of my crew, woke crew of every cruising me and said, "Hey, it's the Coast Guard!" monohull in the area I mentioned that this could only be bad came along for a 'test news. John and I had both served in the drive'. We all came Coast Guard. A voice speaking in Span- back impressed by ish gave our position over the VHF. When the ride and comfort of I responded, they asked a few questions. the platform, and the Then they told me that they were going boat's performance in to inspect my boat. I told them it wasn't five foot seas was im- necessary, as everything was fine. After pressive. We were not, all, it was a perfect day, with 15 knots however, impressed of wind, a two-foot swell, and we were Paddy, at Minerva with the construc- doing a comfortable eight knots. I didn't Reef during his Pa- tion. want to stop! cific crossing. After the sale of They came aboard anyway, in what Zafarse, I went over to the dark side we soon realized was a training mission. by purchasing the Privilege 42 Le Chat The three-person boarding party was Beaute. She's named after a famous composed of a 1st class bosun, an ensign French children's story. Alas, it's another and a 2nd class gunner. The BM was difficult name to understand when lis- the only one with experience. They did tening on the radio. the standard safety routine, then asked I bought the cat at Porlamar, Mar- us to roll up our sleeves! They swabbed garita Island, Venezuela. A French boat our persons and the boat, then sent the being sold to an American in Venezu- swabs back to the mothership. I was elan waters sounds as though it could starting to get indignant, but what's a be complicated — and it was. If anyone sailor to do? They were armed and we finds themselves in the same situation, were not. I'd be glad to share what I learned from Soon the BM got a message from the my experience. mothership that one of my crew tested the retention and/or destruction of my Life in Venezuela is interesting, and positive for marijuana, and that traces boat. Fortunately, Neptune came to the it's not as unsafe as reported — if you use of heroin had been found on my boat! rescue. After four hours of being on my common sense and avoid areas where I knew the crewmember had smoked small boat, the boarding party started to trouble has been reported. Nonethe- pot in the last month, but not since we get seasick! So after all the foolishness, less, it's unfortunate that some parts of arrived in Venezuela. The heroin charge they left. a country as beautiful as Venezuela are was unadulterated BS. The bosun said The rest of the trip to the Virgins unsafe for cruisers — and Venezuelans, it was possible that trace amounts of was uneventful, and after clearing into too! I spent three months in Porlamar heroin had been found on money we had Charlotte Amalie, we were off to St John. before I was forced back to work in the on the boat, because, according to him, Needing to do a little work on the boat, When the Coast Guard boarding party reached most bills of over $20 have some trace on May 26 I sailed my cat to Charleston, Paddy's cat, they hadn't come with treats, but to of drugs on them. South Carolina. I'm currently hanging on inspect for drugs and other illegal stuff. Anyway, I started to get really mad, the hook in the river, and plan to head and told them that if north soon they kept fabricating ­— paddy 06/10/09 stuff, they'd have to leave right away. They Paddy — We're shocked that you and told me to be more co- the others didn't think the Moorings/Leop- operative or they'd tear ard 47 was well built. We have a Leopard my whole boat apart. 45, which is the same boat as the 47 but As you can imagine, without a sugar scoop, in a yacht man- I was livid. Here we agement program in the British Virgins. were sailing along Having spent six months on her in the last peacefully, hundreds three years, usually in rough weather, of miles from the near- we're convinced that she's a brick shit- est land, and these house. The Westsail 32 of catamarans, 'pirates' board my boat and start talking about IN LATITUDES

work hard all day to mitigate the set, and even so was only able to enter the Bahamian bank several miles north of Bimini. I had read about and seen the pho- tographs of the intensity of the blue of the water in the Bahamas, and I was not disappointed. The transition from the deep blue to the shallow hues has been a highlight of my trip thus far. With good fortune and a west wind still at my back, I decided to skip Bimini and soldier on throughout the night and check in at Chub Cay. I did not particularly enjoy my experi- ence in the Bahamas, largely because the wind blew relentlessly while I was there. From what I gather, the winter of '07-08 was a banner year for the trades. They blew and blew and blew. I largely based my decision to head to the Caribbean via the 'thorny path' on Bruce Van Sant’s A Gentleman's Guide to Passages South. While I don’t want to bash the guide because it really is chock full of great information, I did find it a bit optimistic. Van Sant clearly states that if you do X, you will receive a serious pounding, so make sure you do the ten steps that make up alternative step Y. But when it came to the Bahamas, I thought I’d just wait for a cold front to sweep through from the north, then broad reach my way south. Simple. Well, once again my naiveté reared its head. Maybe you can do that some years, but not my year — as I was to discover as I When Christian Allaire got to the Bahamas with — that cooperation is the quickest way to tried to claw my way south. I would love his Westsail 32, he found the waters to be every getting to continue on. to lay blame on the Westsail’s legendary bit as blue as he'd been told they were. lack of windward ability, but the fact is as it were. Indeed, our main complaint Christa — Westsail 32 that my Westsail is not that bad to wind- with the cat is that she'd be a little faster Christian Allaire ward. In any event, every boat struggles if they hadn't overbuilt her so much. Going With The Herd to windward. We've come through customs hundreds (Sausalito) In terms of the Bahamas, you certain- of times, and only had trouble once. That [In a continuation of his Changes in ly can wait for a front and its associated was when we landed at LAX after flying the June issue, Christian considers the When the weather got rough on the way to the home from Isla Margarita. We were all dangers of the 'herding instinct' common Eastern Caribbean — as it often did — Christian but dragged into a small room where we among cruisers.] was glad he'd gone with a stainless bowsprit. were questioned relentlessly by a group With the end of hurri- of short-haired men in dark suits. They cane season last fall, I left wanted to know what we'd been doing at Miami on a westerly bound Margarita. At the time, a lot of drugs were for Gun Cay in the Baha- being shipped out of there. It's still prob- mas. With my penchant MOONSHADOW ably going on, but we never had anything for underestimation fully to do with it. established, I hit the Gulf It seems odd to us that you, a former Stream with the wind just Coastie, would think that you could get north of west. It quickly impatient with a boarding party and not became apparent that Gun have to suffer the consequences. When Cay, Bimini — or maybe dealing with law enforcement, it's been even the entire Bahamian our experience — including when we island chain — was either were boarded between the Dominican moving with the tectonic Republic and Cuba by the Coast Guard plates or I had underesti- mated the northerly set of the Gulf Stream. I had to CHANGES

clocking of the wind. However, I found few anchorages that offered all-around elsewhere was swiftly brought back to they fed me every single night protection, and this meant at some point what counts — my lack of progress to aboard their boat. Adamo during the front’s passage my boat was windward. and I then had a delightful going to be exposed. It usually meant All cruisers have different comfort transit under power from riding a bucking bronco, and, depending levels, and obviously some boats do some Rum Cay to the Turks & on the front’s length and characteristics, things better than others. As a result, Caicos Islands. They even meant a transit through a reef at the oth- what is a weather window for longer and loaned me one of their sons, er end in less than favorable conditions. more weatherly boats is not necessarily 16-year-old Doug, for the This is exactly how I entered Nassau. It's a weather window for me. But when the transit. But they are a real true that it has a large and well-marked herd was leaving, I surely didn't want to baby factory, so they could entrance, but the combination of 25 be left behind. I certainly was not stupid spare him. knots of wind, a large following sea, and enough to knowingly launch out into a My time in the T&Cs was busy shipping made it a challenge. full gale just to keep up — it was more spent replenishing fuel and South from Nassau, I continued to try of how much of a pounding I was will- food. After being in the Ba- to play the fronts sweeping down from ing to accept. And the level of pounding hamas, where I couldn't find the East Coast of the U.S. But there was has a direct correlation to the number decent shopping, it was nice another complicating factor that I hadn't of repairs that you'll have to make at the to get back to the endless counted on — meeting other cruisers. I next port. aisles of food that we Ameri- really became attached to these folks and And so it was for my departure from cans are used to. didn't want to leave. The herding instinct Long Island, just east of the Exumas, The gaggle of boats in the of cruisers is real, and it's probably even for Playa Cay well to the southeast. I anchorage at Provo were all stronger for those of us who singlehand. left with four other boats on a marginal waiting for a decent weather The result is that folks sit in cockpits forecast. The other boats had significant window to stage ourselves to and talk weather windows obsessively waterline advantage, so they quickly Big Sand Cay in the eastern — and I'm usually leading the charge. pulled ahead. I listened on the radio as portion of the islands. This required Any conversation that tries to be taken they started to labor in increasing winds motoring across the T&C Bank, which When we ran a small version of this photo last that were heading them and would head is only seven feet deep and sprinkled month, we thought Christian was posing. Now me. By nightfall I decided to break off and with many coral heads. Adamo and I we know he was doing it for a real. make for Rum Cay — and an unwanted left at sunrise. It was a long day, and I nighttime arrival. I pretty much spent the majority of it standing on the did what you're not supposed to spreaders. When I sighted coral heads, I do — enter a poorly charted, coral rapidly made my way down to the deck, head-strewn anchorage in 25 knots disengaged the Tillerpilot, and steered of wind at night while nearing ex- clear. Toward late afternoon, Adamo and haustion. I had made it safely across the bank, with I was able to speak with a Ca- things going smoothly. We both down- nadian boat that was already in the loaded the latest GRIB files and checked anchorage at Rum Cay and discuss the latest offshore forecast. It was then I the odds of my coming to grief upon made one of my worst decisions ever. entering. I decided to try it — and The forecast wasn’t that bad, with made it in without incident. When easterly wind of 15 to 22 knots, due I awoke the next morning, I saw to ease halfway between the T&Cs and there was a coral head just below the Dominican Republic. I should have the surface only 50 feet ahead of me. known to include more margin for error I was quickly gaining spirituality. in my plan by heading for Big Sand Cay While upset that my random — as I'd originally intended — instead of detour severed my ties with the continuing on. But once again the herd herd, I quickly found another 'herd' instinct strongly influenced my decision. in the form of one boat — the Jansen True, it was one of those situations in family's Mason 48 Adamo. I had which some boats took off for the D.R., briefly chatted with them at Long while some decided to stage at Big Sand Island, but now we were together Cay — as recommended in Van Sant’s in Rum Cay, and they'd followed my guide. It's at times such as this that death-defying entrance on channel having a strong vessel like a Westsail can 68 the night before. In fact, they'd be a disadvantage. I knew that my boat LAWRENCE LANGCOWEE LAWRENCE turned on their spreader lights, was up for the conditions. The bigger which became like a beacon to a question was whether or not I was. very tired sailor, giving me a critical To make a long story short, instead point of reference. I couldn’t have of easing, the wind strengthened to 35 been more appreciative. by midnight. Christa sailed beautifully As usual, the wind just cranked with just a staysail and a double-reefed for the next two weeks. But the main. But as the seas got to 10 feet, time I spent in Rum Cay with the Jansens was truly special. 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LATITUDE/NICK But the other half of the equation is how well a boat is sailed. An experienced skipper who knows how to sail his/her boat well can sail the pants off an average skipper. Nowhere does this become more obvious than when sailing to weather in rough conditions, when the difference in VMG can easily be 200% or more. As such, we're going to dispute your statement that "all boats struggle to weather". It's all relative, of course, but some boat/skipper combinations absolutely thrive on going to weather, while others really struggle badly. It's not the end of the world for a skipper/boat combo that struggles to weather; skippers just have to take it into account when planning passages and such. By the way, having made the often wicked hip-hop passage from Florida to the Eastern Caribbean, we predict the rest of your circumnavigation will likely be a comparative walk in the park. Don't be dumb — like us! While picking up a mooring off La Paz a few months ago, we managed to get a spinnaker sheet tightly fouled in the prop. After about an hour of diving on the problem with Cruise Notes: a sharp knife, we thought we'd removed the line. But when we hauled in San Diego, we found that In the August issue we'll have a we still had a bunch of line that had done the Bash trapped between the hub of the prop and the detailed report on the just-concluded shaft coming out of the saildrive. That couldn't have been good, but it didn't appear to have done 11-year cruise of Paul and Annalise Ped- any permanent damage. Nonetheless, don't be like us; be smart. ersen aboard their 28-year-old Islander she started to pound. Unable to lay my Needless to say I made it into Man- 36 Sea Lise. The Vancouver couple did a goal of Luperon, I decided to take Van zanillo. And I made it on down to the 'six month on, six month off' cruise from Sant's advice of cracking the sheets Eastern Caribbean, where I spent the Vancouver to their native Denmark and and head for Manzanillo, farther to the hurricane season at Salinas, Puerto back. Interestingly enough, they did the west in the D.R. What I hadn't realized Rico, with many more lessons learned trip — with all expenses included — for is that it would require me to first sail and adventures along the way. less than $1,250 a month. "And we often dead downwind approaching dangerous I shall leave you with a quote from spent much less than that," adds An- Monte Christi Shoals, then sail to wind- Peter Muilenburg’s book Adrift on a Sea nalise. It should be noted that Paul is ward(!) — having already sailed for 45 of Blue Light. "So it goes, on land and a retired car mechanic and shipwright, hours with little food or sleep — for 17 sea, that all of life’s wrecks force us to so he did all the work on his boat. Dur- miles against 35-knot winds and short, drag deep on the cup of knowledge and ing their trip, the couple visited a lot of breaking seas. When I realized what I swallow its bitter but potent dregs. If countries that some people in the States was in for, it nearly broke me. the ocean held no reefs or squalls, if no tend to feel are crime-ridden: places such My only other options were to head ships sank and no one ever drowned, as Mexico, Panama, Colombia and the for the Ragged Islands in the Bahamas who would ever bother to go to sea?" Bahamas. But the Pedersens never had — which would effectively end my Ca- — christian 03/10/09 any problems with theft in any of those ribbean cruise — or continue on to Fort Paul and Annalise aboard their much-travelled Libre, Haiti. I was able to raise the skip- Christian — A couple of comments, Islander 36 'Sea Lise'. What kind of cretin would per of a Southern Cross 35 who had just if we might, on your very interest- steal a camera from their boat? dropped his anchor in Manzanillo after ing Changes. Boats are the dreaded 17-mile beat. If he'd done it, very different, so what I decided that I could do it, too! And so makes sense for one it was we beat into 35-knot winds and skipper in a given situ- more, with breaking waves and water ation doesn't necessar- completely filling the cockpit several ily apply to the skipper times. But once I realized that my boat of a different boat. For LATITUDE/RICHARD would handle the extreme strain on the example, there are a lot rig, I became exhilarated. I also thanked of upwind bashes we my lucky stars and Bud Taplin for having would have attempted replaced the bowsprit with the stainless with our old boat, the steel model. Confidence in the boat and heavy Ocean 71 ketch its equipment become everything when Big O, that we'd never the chips are down. try with our Surfin' 63 cat Profligate. Different boats do well in different CHANGES

places. Indeed, the only place they were SAM DIEGO ripped off was Santa Barbara, one of the and looked as though he might enjoy most affluent cities in California and one of our legs for dinner. The moral of home to the likes of Oprah and Dr. Laura. the story is that if you're halfway care- And, we might add, a harbor with one ful, some of the poorer countries aren't of the greatest armed police presences as risky as you think, but on the other on the coast. "The robbery happened in hand, even marinas in the most upscale the middle of June," says the 73-year- U.S. cities might not be as safe as you'd old Paul, who is so spry that he's been assume. If you've had your boat gear pulling up the anchor manually since ripped off in California, we'd love to hear the windlass crapped out two years ago. about it. "We put the hatchboards in place, then "The Volvo Penta diesel in our CT-41 walked up to the Santa Barbara YC for Black Dog II needed a major rebuild dinner. When we returned just two hours while we were at Bahia del Sol in Estero later, we found that someone had come Jaltepeque in El Salvador," report Roger inside our boat and taken the camera and Lorraine Atkins, vets of Ha-Ha 10 we'd purchased just two days before." from Everett. "The nearest authorized The Pedersens were more amused by the Volvo service center was Grupo Toco irony than upset about the loss of their Is San Diego a home to 'pirates'? We'd certainly S.A. in Guatemala City, Guatemala, point 'n' shoot camera. don't think it is. But we haven't been there which seemed as though it might be a A few days before that theft, we'd enough to know for sure. big problem. But when we contacted dropped Profligate's hook in the A-9 an- ured he was just one of those guys who owner Marco Ortiz, he made arrange- chorage in San Diego, which is located objected to anyone sharing an anchorage ments to have his crew come to our off the east end of Harbor Island about with him — but then we noticed that he boat, remove the engine, repair it, then a third of the way to the crowded Laurel shared his boat with a brown pit bull. reinstall it. We compliment the manage- Street mooring field. "You better watch This dog was the strong but silent type, ment for keeping us posted with the out, there are lots of pirates around progress, and the staff for the great job here," said the first guy we met. We fig- they did. We would recommend them

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Ha-Ha, which will have brought me full back. It had a photo of DICK CHYENEY circle, and after which I'll put my beloved President Obama with boat up for sale. If any good folks would the following caption: "I like to join me for any of the legs from said tax the pirates, not the ABC islands on, I can be reached at attack them!" Although [email protected]." we're both big Obama If we're not mistaken, Mike's policy is supporters, we thought that the crew pay to get to the boat and it was pretty funny. for food and activities while ashore, but "Speaking of violence nothing when on the boat. against cruisers," the "We almost made it to St. Barth before Kellys continue, "while at the Grand Poobah and Doña de Mallorca Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou, we departed for the season," report Ed and had the pleasure of meet- Sue Kelly aboard the Iowa-based Catalac ing John and Suzanne 37 catamaran Angel Louise. "Maybe of Clypeus. This British we'll meet up with you guys next year. couple were the victims Thanks so much for making Latitude, in of a violent robbery while anchored off "Whoa! I didn't authorize ATTACKS on the pi- complete magazine form, available online Dominica one night about three weeks rates off Somalia, I authorized a TAX on them. and for free. It means that sailors such ago. A trio of robbers swam from shore There's a big difference!" as us, with few coins in our pockets, can to their boat, which was anchored off a plastic gun — while the other two had download it and enjoy it while cruising the Coast Guard dock. Suzanne was sit- machetes. The couple were roughed up in the Southern Caribbean. We're down ting in the cockpit, and before she even a bit before being bound with duct tape. in Carriacou for a week before heading heard them, they had overpowered her Then their boat was ransacked, with off to Grenada. We intend to make it as and John. One brandished what they everything the robbers could carry being far south as Isla Margarita, Venezuela, thought was a pistol — later found to be thrown in the boat's dinghy, which the by July 1. While reading about pirate thieves used for their escape. John and attacks, we were reminded of an email Suzanne, who had cruised for 15 years

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the Vancouver area near family. I lived of their times underwater BEACH HOUSE on my boat for 22 years and cruised her at places such as the Re- for nine years. It was an absolute hoot! villagigedo Islands, Cocos "Elizabeth and I wanted to thank Island and the Galapagos Latitude for the article about us in the at www.svbeachhouse. April issue," writes Seth Hynes of the com. San Francisco-based Lagoon 380 Hon- "We had just completed eymoon, a cat the couple bought on the a 10-day passage to Port- East Coast. "One day we came aboard a land, Maine, from the neighboring boat, and before I could in- Virgins, so my brother- troduce myself they seemed shocked that in-law Paul and I started I'd cut my hair. They'd not only read the coastwise cruising down article on us, but happened to have it, so east," writes Jerry Eaton we got to see it for the first time. We were of the Belvedere-based surprised, but in a nice way. Thanks. Hallberg-Rassy 43 Blue Heron. "Before The petite Cindy Stolnitz comes face-to-flank We subsequently transited the Panama taking off, my tummy started feeling a bit with a magnificent whale shark in the Galapa- Canal, cruised the Galapagos and Mar- odd, which I passed off as being a result gos Islands. quesas, and are now in Tahiti." of Paul's cooking. But three days later, into the ER in my dripping wet foulies. Also having sailing from the Gala- as we arrived in Boothbay, I got a little The people in the small and efficient pagos to the Marquesas were Scott and worried and began to look for some place medical center couldn't have been nicer Cindy Stolnitz of the Marina del Rey- to get it checked out. The book said St or more professional. In short order I based Switch 51 Beach House. Scott Andrews Hospital, but how to get there found myself in an ambulance headed figured it would be a 3,000-mile trip and without a car, buses or taxi service? It for Damariscotta, 30 minutes away hoped to make it in 16 days. Alas, it took turned out that St. Andrews has a dinghy — to have my about-to-burst appendix them 17 days — still a fast passage. Scott dock! So I took the dink in and walked removed! Three days later, I dinked back and Cindy, who are relentless sailor/div- to the boat. ers, have posted some fabulous photos The rest of you have a great summer!"

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Page 150 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 ERICSON 26, 1985. Salt Lake City, UT. MacGREGOR 26, 2006. Loch Lomond TARTAN 30, 1978. Alameda. $17,500. $15,000. Westerbeke 10-hp diesel engine, Marina. $23,775. Very clean boat. 50-hp Well maintained, very clean, classic trailer, roller furling. Well maintained, Evinrude E-Tec. Completely equipped. Sparkman & Stephens design with reliable dodger used one season, too many extras Blue hull, shore power, second battery, Atomic 4 engine, many extras. Dodger, to list. Owned by same owner for over GPS/VHS, Maps, bottom paint and much furler, BBQ, new head, stainless fuel tank 20 years. Call (435) 843-1937 or email: more. (650) 222-8748. and new prop. (510) 864-9880 or email: [email protected]. [email protected].

28-FT SEAWARD 26RK, 2007. Mount GOLDEN GATE 30, 1977. Melbourne, FL. Pleasant, Utah. $57,000. Excellent condi- $13,000. Windvane, radar, 64w solar, til- tion, used very little, never in salt water. lerpilot, roller reefing foresail, new mainsail Stored on trailer under metal cover. Lifting ISLANDER 28, 1985. South Beach. 2005, Volvo diesel. Factory-finished rose- keel, trailer included. See website: (435) 462-3292 or (435) original documentation. Bob Perry de- 2005, Panamal Canal 2006. See: (321) 698-8266 or headsails. Wheel steering. Freshwater [email protected]. Yanmar diesel. Marine head, sleeps 6, SAN JUAN 28, 1979. South Beach Har- hot/cold water/shower. 110 AC. Call Carl bor, E9. $9,500/obo. Very good condition. (512) 905-3321. Yanmar diesel/low hours, roller furling, self-tailing winches, extra sails, spinnaker ANTRIM 27, 1996. Point Richmond. pole, bottom diver maintained, good head- $40,000. K5, Hull #1. Exciting one-design room/teak interior. Excellent Bay sailboat. sport boat. Sails over 15 knots. Carbon (650) 589-7703 or (415) 641-7979 or mast, new trailer. Barely used Quantum [email protected]. Fusion main and jib, lots of extras. See: (415) 828-1203 or MacGREGOR 26X, 2000. Kalama. SANTA CRUZ 27, 1978. Brisbane. [email protected]. $21,499. Full cockpit enclosure, wind gen- $5,000/obo. The original ‘Fast Is Fun’ CANADIAN SAILCRAFT CS 30, 1986. erator, solar panel, autopilot, GPS, VHF, boat. Great sail inventory: 15 bags, one Berkeley Marina. $24,500. Volvo 18-hp Honda 15 hp, pressure water, holding set nearly new and ready to race. 6-hp FWC diesel (serviced 5/2009). Nexus tank. Veteran cruiser with trailer and too outboard runs strong. New paint on decks, wind/speed/depth, Garmin map 162 GPS, much equipment to list. (360) 577-9172 cockpit, and cabin. Time for a bottom job, Uniden VHF, Kenwood stereo with Sirius or (360) 846-7911 or [email protected]. otherwise ok. Will sell in July. Fast really satelite. Harken traveler (2008), Tuff Luff is more fun. Call (415) 377-8305 or email: (2006), Navtech backstay (rebuilt 2007), BALBOA 27. San Rafael, CA. $9,000. [email protected]. Garhauer rigid vang (2009). 2-#43 and Excellent pocket cruiser, large interior, 4-#30 Lewmar ST winches (serviced swing keel, trailer, ramp launch, inboard 2008). North Dacron main (2003), North and head. Recent work including new bot- 3/4-oz spinnaker (2004), Hogin Kevlar #3 tom, engine rebuild and more. Liveaboard ALERION EXPRESS 28, 2002. Bain- (2007), Hogin Kevlar #1 (2008), cruising or cruise the Bay and Delta. Must sell, bridge Island. $89,500. Classic daysailer/ jibs. Hauled, bottom painted and detailed best offer. Call Mike (415) 461-1246 or weekender, navy hull, Yanmar diesel, Hoyt (5/2009), no blisters. Teak interior with [email protected]. jib boom, head, V-berth, full boat cover, head/shower, pressure H/C, gimbaled sports cover, cockpit cushions, and more. 2-burner propane stove. Email for spec CATALINA 27, 1983. Sausalito. $9,950. Please visit website: (206) 780-2660 or (206) or [email protected]. spinnaker and pole. All lines led to cockpit 780-2829 or [email protected]. for singlehanding. Self-tailing winches, MacGREGOR 26M, 2003. Sleeps 6, PEARSON FLYER 30, 1984. San Fran- autopilot, head, stove, dual ss battery Porta-Potti, stove, sink, bimini, depth- cisco Marina, Gas House Cove. $24,000. charger. (415) 924-6722. finder, VHF, dual batteries, Johnson 29 TO 31 FEET Great boat and slip. Gate 10 next to Fort 50-hp. Trailer included. Santa Rosa. Mason. Yanmar diesel, sails 5 years. $21,500. (707) 889-3569 or LTHaddorff@ Radar, autopilot. Building a business gmail.com. HUNTER 31, 2002. Marina Bay, Rich- and getting married, no time to sail. P.S. mond. $56,000. Professionally main- I love her (both of them). (415) 205-9671 CAL 25 MK II, 1978. Berkeley. $4,800. tained. Yanmar diesel, wheel steering, or [email protected]. Price reduced. Yanmar 8. Recent running depthfinder, knotmeter, roller furling, full and standing rigging, electrical. New bot- galley, hot and cold water, showers (in tom paint. Excellent Bay boat, ready to and out), stereo, etc. Sleeps 4-6. Beautiful, sail. Call Mike (510) 326-4208 or email: fun, easy-to-sail boat. (530) 389-8387 or [email protected]. [email protected].

26-FT FOLKBOAT, 1993. SF, near GGYC, SANTANA 27, 1967. Morro Bay, CA. 30-FT WOODEN ONE-DESIGN BIRD. Berth 489. $25,000. Fiberglass hull #116. $4,500. 10 hp 4-stroke Honda outboard, Outstanding condition. Good race record. Best West Harbor berth. #116, first US dodger, misc. gear and extra sails. Slip Nothing sails like a Bird. Sausalito berth boat to win Folkboat Internationals. New is transferrable. I may also have another available. $15,000. (415) 302-7490. full-boat cover from Cover Craft. New boat, 29-ft with slip, for sale as well. (805) mast and aluminum boom. Looking for 234-3049. 30-FT CAL 2-30, 1972. Lowrie Yacht WYLIE 31, MOONSHADOW. $18,000/ dedicated racer to join Folkboat Asso- Harbor. $10,000. A good, solid, stiff boat, obo. One of Tom Wylie’s best custom-de- ciation and family of SF Woodies. Fun of 27-FT CAL 2-27, 1975. Berkeley. $12,900. excellent for sailing SF Bay and local signed yachts for SF Bay and ocean rac- ‘Wed Nites’, weekend racing, great fleet Restored and upgraded to one of the ocean. One-Design Season Champion, ing. A winner, remains competitive today. of young and longer tenured racers. Many finest C2-27s. Since 1996: new mast, 1976, 1977, SF.Bay. Season Champion Yanmar diesel, 9 Barient winches, stainless current skippers are children of success- rigging, deck paint, non-skid, interior paint, 1978 Midget Ocean Racing Association, rod rigging, Barient backstay adjuster, ful Folkboat helmsmen, so great family cushions, overhauled Universal diesel. SF. PHRF rating 174. Email for inventory Quick Vang boomvang, large sail inventory, boat. (415) 331-6749 or (415) 269-0537 Easy to singlehand. Performs great. Spin- list. (415) 454-7595 or lowrieharbor@ Martex prop. Sleeps 6. Hauled 10/08, new or [email protected]. naker, 4 jibs. (510) 548-2027. ready. (415) 435-1006 or (415) 337-6688.

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July, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 151 ERICSON 29, 1972. Alameda. $8,200. ERICSON 32, 1972. Richmond Marina Latitude 38’s Yanmar 2GM18 diesel, roller furling, Bay. $17,500. Zealous, #250. Wheel, Raytheon auto-tiller. (925) 691-7734 or autopilot, 3-blade folding prop. Universal Mexico-Only [email protected]. diesel. Harken furling, dodger, spinnaker; all lines led aft, self-tailing winches. Wind, 30-FT BRISTOL 29.9, 1981. Hidden depth, speed, VHF, GPS, stereo. Pressure Crew List Harbor Marina. $24,000. Nice Bristol water, battery charger, inverter. 12v start- with many upgrades and lots of old stuff ing battery, two six-volt cabin batteries. replaced with new. Call Scott for details: Hauled KKMI 2/20/09: bottom paint, zincs, PARTY & (916) 775-1973 or email: scottkauffman@ diesel serviced, survey. Pictures available. frontiernet.net. (209) 915-7057 or (209) 406-8316 or Baja Ha-Ha [email protected]. CATALINA 30, 1982. San Rafael Yacht Harbor. $15,500. Rebuilt engine, new hal- Reunion yards, new mast sheaves, reconditioned dodger, reefer. Pressure hot and cold water, new bottom paint, clean interior, Make friends and set sail to Mexico! wheel steering, microwave, stove, VHF, gauges. Surveyed. Must see. Call Jack (415) 722-3939 or (415) 747-8367 or ENCINAL YACHT CLUB [email protected]. Pacific Marina, Alameda Wednesday, September 9 • 6–9 pm 32-FT COLUMBIA 5.5 METER, 1960. SF (no earlybirds please!) Marina. $7,000. Located in East Harbor, SF Marina. Slip transferrable upon harbor- FREE for registered 2009 Baja Ha-Ha Skippers & First Mates only master approval. Has current sails (main, $ jib, and spinnaker), refinished/repainted Everyone else pays 7 at the door (exact change very helpful) interior, new rigging, new cleats, new ad- Apertivos ❂ Guest Experts & Demos justments, new bottom (super fair carbon anti-foul), new lines, remotely adjustable Door Prizes ❂ No Host Bebidas jib leads, topsides polished, wire hoisting Everyone welcome ❂ No reservations required ❂ Come as you are CAPE GEORGE 31 CUTTER, 1992. slings, and a new cover. (415) 244-5422 www.latitude38.com ❂ (415) 383-8200 Port Townsend, WA. This CG is one of or [email protected]. the finest examples of a yard-completed Cape George 31 in existence. Launched in 35-FT TRIDENT MARINE WARRIOR, 1992, carefully maintained, well equipped 1973. Berkeley. $29,000. Customized for extended cruising. Interior layout fea- Warrior sloop built for famous Cana- tures laminated Port Orford cedar beams, dian oceanic racer Mike Birch for heavy- trim with teak cabinets. Double berth weather sailing. Fiberglass, modified forward, enclosed head with shower, set- full keel. Extremely rugged. Sixth out of tee-berths amidships, overhead skylight. sixty-one in 1974 2000-mile ‘Round Brit- Aft galley to starboard, nav station to port. ain/Ireland race. Reinforced hull, custom Cockpit has two large cockpit lockers, 1 low-profile deck and deckhouse, heavy propane locker and 1 lazarette locker. mast and rigging. Later modified for ex- New engine, radar, Trinka dinghy, run- tended cruising with extra tanks/storage/ ning backstays, downwind pole, windlass, insulated hull/roller furling/AC. Rea- AGM batteries, Force 10 stove, BBQ, sonable offer/trade considered. Email: boom gallows, windvane, SSB, VHF, new [email protected]. thru-hulls/seacocks, etc. See at: www. capegeorgecutters.com/brokerage/ (360) formerly Kappas Marina 385-3412 or [email protected].

ISLANDER BAHAMA 30, 1979. Volvo MODERN FACILITIES IN A WELL-PROTECTED HARBOR diesel. Knotmeter, depthfinder, Harken roller furler. Great Bay and Delta boat. • DEEP WATER BERTHS: Nice interior. Berthed at Clipper Yacht Harbor, Sausalito. $12,000. Call (415) BASIN AND CHANNEL 388-5780. DREDGED Concrete • CARD KEY SECURITY SYSTEM DREADNOUGHT 32, 1978. Sausalito 32 TO 35 FEET Yacht Harbor. $29,000. California-built, Dock System • DOCK CARTS sturdy cutter-rigged sloop. Perfect budget • PUMP OUT STATION cruiser. Monitor windvane, AC refrigera- CROWN 34, 1978. San Diego. $30,000. tion, Sabb 10-hp diesel. Standing, running • AMPLE PARKING Proven cruiser, cruise equipped. Easy to rigging in very good condition. Boat is well Well Maintained single or double hand, good liveaboard, maintained and ready to sail south. (415) • CLEAN SHOWER AND very good headroom throughout and 250-6411 or [email protected]. Facilities TOILET FACILITIES very spacious main cabin. Excellent • WITHIN WALKING sailing on all points of sail. Website for PEARSON VANGUARD 32, 1963. San DISTANCE: MARKET/DELI, details: Rafael, CA. $7,500/obo. Good running (858) 752-8394 or alejandro_campillo@ diesel, recent haulout and rudder repair. Beautiful LAUNDROMAT, yahoo.es. Working vessel, needs upgrades and Surroundings RESTAURANT customization. (415) 300-6018. • AT EACH BERTH: LARGE STORAGE BOX, METERED ELECTRICITY, Repair, PHONE HOOKUPS, WATER Restoration & New Construction BERTH YOUR BOAT IN SAUSALITO Fred Andersen Boat & Woodworks (510) 522-2705 SMALL AD, SMALL PRICES • RIGGING ONLY Standing and running rigging, life lines, furling gear, winches, line, windlasses, Phone 415 • 332 • 5510 travelers, wire and terminals, blocks, vangs, and much more. 100 Gate Six Road, Sausalito • Fax (415) 332 - 5812 ~ ~ ~ Problem solving and discount mail order are our specialties ~ ~ ~ www.riggingonly.com • (508) 992-0434 • email: [email protected]

Page 152 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 TARTAN 34C. $30,000/or best reasonable ERICSON 34, 1987. Berkeley. Price re- offer. S&S design, hull #247 of 525 built. duced: $51,500. Cruiser and fast sailboat New equipment with long offshore dream. in excellent condition. Roller furling jib, Mature owner’s accident forcing sale. spinnaker, autopilot, chartplotter, dodger, Yanmar 27-hp, 60 hours. Fleming wind- beautiful interior, refrigeration, extensive vane. S&L electric windlass. 200-ft chain DC/AGM upgrade 2008. Universal diesel, and rope. Mast steps. Profurl roller furler. much more. Berkeley slip. Detailed specs 3 anchors. Main, genoa, trysail. Deck re- and pictures: (510) inforced x inner forestay. Removable gal- 717-5693 or [email protected]. lows, steering wheel, emergency tiller, ss diesel tank. Foot water pump, electric bilge 34-FT BENETEAU 10R, 2007. Long pump. Teak interior varnished. Propane 35-FT J/BOATS J/109, 2004. Sausalito. Beach. $135,000. Yanmar 20 hp, Har- stove with oven. Gas leak sensor. Micro- $185,000. Fast, fun, mint condition racer/ ken furler, main, jib, spinnaker, dodger, wave, electric toaster. Hard dinghy (Fatty cruiser single-hand or with crew. 1st 2008 canvas, performance and comfort pacs, Knees?). 7-ft Avon inflatable. Radio/CD, 2 J/109 Division, 1st 2009 J-Fest Division, liferaft storage, multiple NKE electronics speakers. Raymarine VHF, depth, speed 3rd PHRF (72 rating). Quantum Kevlar and repeaters, loaded, ready to go. Pic- and wind meters. 2 batteries with control racing & Dacron cruising sails (2 mains, tures: (310) meter. WM battery charger. Hand tools. 2 jibs), 2 asymmetric spinnakers, new rig- 809-2263 or [email protected]. 2 bicycles. Info about this design: www. ging, Spectra lines. B&G instruments, VHF tartanownersweb.org. Call (707) 812-3390 radio, GPS, Yanmar diesel, 29 hp, excel- 35-FT J/105, AQUAVIT is for sale, or [email protected]. 34-FT COLUMBIA MK II CUTTER, lent condition. Doubles as performance $92,500. Fastest 105 on the Bay. Sea- 1972. Richmond, CA. $38,000. USCG cruiser with roller furling, all rigging led aft, son champion 2007. Number 103 (pre- documented. Extensive cruise history sleeps 6+ with full galley, head, shower, SCRIM). Excellent sail inventory. Profes- and equipment. Amazing 7’ headroom for hot/cold water, fridge. Ready to race one- sionally faired bottom. A steal for $92,500. us taller folks, and spacious. Redundant design, Pac Cup, PHRF or cruise oceans Willing to help new owner get up to speed. systems, tons of tools and spare parts, SF Bay and Delta in comfort, style and (415) 302-8926. and two or more of almost everything, performance. Must sell. (415) 717-3664 define this boat: 2 diesel tanks; 2 water or [email protected]. tanks; 2 twin-AGM battery banks; 2 wa- termakers; 4 VHFs; 2 SSBs; Weatherfax; ERICSON 32, 1974. Redwood City. 2 Racors; 4 anchors; autopilot; masthead $18,500. Beta Marine, 220 hours. Al- tricolor; 5 solar panels; wind generator; pha3000 autopilot, Horizon depth and 33-FT CUSTOM CUTTER ANNIE, 1981. DC refrigeration; pressure water; propane knotmeter. Good main with 3 reefs, good Port Townsend, WA. $108,000. Custom stove; Brownie’s Third Lung. Configured storm jib, new UK tapedrive 100 and 125% built, full keel, fiberglass hull with Airex for daysailing the Bay, some cruise gear Ballenger boom, Schaefer roller furling, core. Wood house, decks and interior, stowed/disconnected. Easily returned Harken 2-speed self-tailing winches, seven Hasse & Petrich sails, Volvo diesel, to extended cruising form. Sadly selling mast-top strobe, dodger, singlehanded Autohelm, pressure water, ElectraSan, due to illness. Entirely new, methodical TransPac vet. (650) 575-2466 or email: 35-FT COLUMBIA 10.7M, 1980. Brick- propane galley stove. A robust and su- AC shorepower with expansion capac- [email protected]. yard Cove. $31,000. Recently serviced perbly constructed cruising yacht. Shows ity. Yanmar 3GM30 diesel engine runs 22-hp Yanmar diesel, good main/jib, as new. Email: [email protected]. beautifully. (415) 692-1330 or boat4sale@ dodger, bimini, radar, VHF. Shower, sapphfire.net. hot/cold pressure water, large interior, 35-FT J/105, 2001. San Francisco. teak and holly sole, good condition, extra $110,000. One of the newer 105s on the sails, great liveaboard. (530) 752-7031 or Bay. Raced only 3 seasons. Excellent (530) 753-0270. sail inventory. Faired bottom, new rudder bearings, unused 2009 jib and spinnaker. SAN JUAN 34, 1984. $39,000. Very few (415) 287-4003. built. Fast cruiser, excellent condition. 6’ headroom, galley, sleeps six, rod rigging. Roller furling headsail, 150% genoa, main, COLUMBIA 34 MK II, 1972. San Diego, working jib, in good condition. 3GMD Shelter Island. $14,500. Beautiful Colum- Yanmar, Achilles dinghy, large bimini. bia, roomy, classic. Hull and bottom/deck Price reduced. (510) 420-8956 or nino@ 34-FT CATALINA 320, 1995. Brisbane paint recent. Solid and ready for your access-print.com. Marina. $57,000. Spacious cockpit with gear. Palmer runs great, main/jib, simple, dodger, canvas package, bimini, cushions, everything works. Sail away or cruise stereo with cockpit speakers. Depth, here. Call (619) 865-2963 or email: speed, GPS chartplotter. Hot and cold [email protected]. running water. Two furling headsails, low 32-FT C&C 99, 2002. Alameda, CA. hours Perkins diesel, recently serviced. $79,900. Immaculate performance cruiser, Excellent condition. (408) 877-2633 or 36 TO 39 FEET perfect singlehander, folding prop, GPS [email protected]. plotter, knot/depth/temp, autopilot, VHF, H&C water, great interior, stereo. $30,000 SABRE 34, 1983. Bel Marin Keys. 39-FT BENETEAU 393, 2002. Sau- below replacement. (916) 933-4079 or $39,000. Good mid-size cruiser/racer. 6’3” salito, CA. $168,000. Well equipped and (916) 719-4160 or [email protected]. headroom below, Can sleep six. Beautiful maintained racer/cruiser. 2-cabin 2-head HALLBERG-RASSY 35, 1972. Moss wood interior, galley, head with shower. model. Full batten main, 135 and 105, Landing, CA. $55,000. This is a nice TARTAN 34 YAWL, 1974. High quality New Hood Sails 90-105 headsail, Harken spinnaker, pole. Diesel, autoprop. GPS, center-cockpit bluewater cruiser. 30k in S&S design. 10’ beam. Farymann diesel roller furler, new Harken traveler, new fuel radar, chart, wind, tri-data, autopilot. Wind- the last few years. Rebuilt Volvo MD30A. with 330 hours. 6.5’ headroom. Chain lines, dodger, Westerbeke 28-hp diesel. lass. Cherry interior, ultra-leather. Sale or New Ullman sails with Furlex on jib. New winch, centerboard 3 to 8 ft. Wheel steer- Clean. (415) 883-3733 or (415) 601-4043 partnership. See: (415) 331-4900 or (415) 332- plotter, radar, Interphase Outlook and Electronics. Fast passagemaker. Asking 4401 or [email protected]. more. (831) 595-2467 or olinjordan@ $45,000/obo. (209) 952-8814. yahoo.com.

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July, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 153 Custom Canvas & Interiors C&C 36, 1979. Brisbane. $33,999.99. Custom Canvas & Interiors Canadian-built racer/cruiser. Atomic 4, Shaefer roller furling, main, jib, wheel steering, self-tailing winches, etc. Call if you’d like to make an offer. You won’t Visit us offend me. Must sell. See: < http://sfbay. craigslist.org/pen/boa/1215384336.html> at our new (801) 816-1110 or (801) 403-6304 or location! email: [email protected].

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FREYA 39, 1977. Antioch City Marina. $49,500. Serious, quick passagemaker, 38-FT TARTAN 3800, 1995. Marina Vil- comfortable cruiser. Sydney-Hobart win- lage, Alameda. $140,000. Classic beauty, ning design, one owner. Yanmar 3 cyl, 36 well maintained. New mainsail. Raymarine hp, 2,184 hours. Aries vane gear (bronze instruments and radar. MaxProp, three and stainless), two autopilots, Avon, blade. Loves ocean sailing. Call (925) Raymarine fathometer, GPS, SSB ready. 330-1378 or [email protected]. Sloop, cutter possible. (925) 522-1353 or The Gianola Family has been designing and [email protected]. fabricating custom canvas and interiors since CAL 39, 1982. Alameda, CA. $62,500. This classic is a solid, well maintained 1969. Gianola Canvas Products offers you the best sailing vessel perfect for cruising or sailing in quality, more choices, and personal service. the Bay. The three-cabin design includes many extras with a rebuilt diesel. Berthed in Alameda, owner moved out of the state. BOAT IN • TE S R (208) 407-6505 or Doug.swanson@ G I IN VA O 265-B Gate 5 Road AN S R earthlink.net. N C P R S O W A L D • A

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HUNTER 36, 1980. Brisbane, CA. $22,500. Full cockpit enclosure, new bottom paint, shaft log, cutlass, and shaft seal. Yanmar diesel runs well, wheel steering. Everything reupholstered. 6’5” headroom. See: (916) 533-0007 engines • parts • service or [email protected].

We Ship Anywhere 1-800-326-5135 ERICSON 38, 1990. Friday Harbor, WA. (415) 453-1001 $115,000. Father’s sudden death forces FAX: (415) 453-8460 quick sale of his dreamboat. Over $50,000 www.helmutsmarine.com spent since 2006 on improvements includ- Call us for 619 Canal Street ing new sails, new lines, new Raymarine your nearest San Rafael, CA 94901 nav with E120 & E80 chartplotters, new Volvo Penta dealer paint, new Iverson dodger, new Furlex 1-800-326-5135 furler, new Vacuflush system, new Force Ten stove, new folding prop and shaft, new upholstery and curtains, new high output STEPHENS 38 FARALLONE CLIPPER, AUTHORIZED POWER CENtER alternator and Balmar regulator, etc. Price 1957. Oakland. $36,500. Well-maintained includes pristine 10’ dinghy with 20-hp vintage sloop is ready to sail. The var- Honda. (949) 697-0711 or (949) 439-0098 nished mahogany hull and spruce spars or [email protected]. are sound and look great. The boat has Confessions and Memoirs good sails and a strong diesel engine. RAFIKI 37. $49,500. Double ender, good The interior is clean, cozy and bright. This of an Airline Pilot liveaboard. Cutter rig, radar, updated beautiful classic vessel looks great and is electrical, instruments, plumbing, running a joy to sail. (925) 876-9183. and Memoirs rigging, fuel tanks, LPU and cushions. Confessions ilot This is Captain Enrique Horta's Airline P of an first book about his life as a pilot, Sound engine. Tom (510) 799-1712. sailor, surfer and backpacker. His adventures around the world and CARPENTRY OODRUM MARINE Mobile cabinet shop his vast knowledge in ancient W Specializing in custom interior Contact Lon Woodrum at: mysteries make this book a must cabinetry, tables, cabinets, countertops, 415-420-5970 orta cabinsoles. For power or sail. lighe" H read! www.woodrummarine.com nrique "B CAPTAIN E Available at YACHT DELIVERIES Authorhouse.com Power or Sail • Anywhere • USCG Licensed • Retired CPA, Yale Grad Amazon.com Multi-ocean crossings, including Hawaii to California • Competitive rates and other fine booksellers (808) 741-1908 • [email protected]

Page 154 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 JEANNEAU 36, 1997. Very well main- 37-FT EXPRESS #19, 1985. Richmond. MORGAN 41 CLASSIC MODEL, 1991. tained. Electric anchor windlass, dodger, $78,500. You know you’ve been wanting San Carlos, Mexico. $98,000. Primo refrigerator/freezer, GPS, chartplotter, one. Legendary Schumacher design. condition. Equipped and ready to cruise. autopilot, CD player, VHF, B&G instru- Active one-design fleet. Fantastic sail- Center cockpit, great liveaboard, must see ments, depth/knot/wind, dinghy with 2-hp ing. Look at the website, and when to appreciate roominess. Recent survey. Johnson. Price reduced: $89,000. To view you’re hooked, give me a call ... before I See blog for equipment list and current call Roy or Brian. (510) 523-4081 or (209) change my mind. (707) 567-5205. com> Email: [email protected].

36-FT BENETEAU FIRST 36.7, 2003. San Pedro, CA. $108,000. Bristol condition. Two sets of sails, cruising and Pentax rac- PETERSON 46, 1979, ALETA South ing, all in excellent condition. Boat priced Beach, SF. $98,000. Impressive race below market for fast sale. (213) 280-9764 pedigree, competitive in the IRC class, or [email protected]. won the 2008 Spinnaker Cup. 2-year- old masthead Ballenger, 3 spreader rig, Navtec rod rigging, Kevlar backstay. Very good carbon sail inventory including a new (never used) carbon main. Com- ISLANDER 36, 1977. $56,000. This plete rebuild/refinish bottom, topsides, 47-FT CUSTOM FIBERGLASS CUTTER, exceptional Islander 36 just returned deck (stripped to the native fiberglass) 2004. Bluewater high-latitude cruising from a season of cruising and is ready in 2002, no blisters. Ready to go racing sailboat. Two helms, one enclosed. Sleeps to go again. New sails, new standing or cruising. Very spacious below-decks, six, premium equipment, electronics, 85- rigging, new Kyocera solar, new Delta large aft-berth. Perkins 4-108. Call (415) hp diesel, 4.2kw generator, workshop, and CQR anchors. Monitor windvane, 597-8405 or (415) 518-4480 or email: 200+ fuel and water, refrigeration, washing Furuno radar, Yanmar diesel, propane [email protected]. machine, insulated. $525,000. Pictures: ENDEAVOUR, 37 1981. Wilmington, CA. BBQ. Liferaft, EPIRB, Achilles dinghy, www.hyssop.com/boat/ Coos Bay, OR. $49,000. Excellent liveaboard with beau- Mercury 5 hp. Teak/holly sole, updated (541) 888-5688. tiful interior. Private owners stateroom, interior. Transferable upwind Sausalito huge saloon. New upholstery. Two hang- slip. Beautiful inside and out. Excellent TAYANA 42, 1988. Sausalito. $164,500. ing lockers, large storage compartments, condition, needs nothing. See: (415) 370-5060 or nathan@ cruiser/liveaboard in exceptional condi- tematic and cosmetic improvements: LP venturearchetypes.com. tion. Two staterooms, head with separate paint, radar, GPS plotter. New tranmission, shower. Yanmar 44 with 1,800 hours. 120 shaft, prop. (562) 706-4334 or sailfast6@ fuel, 150 water, 35 holding. Amenities verizon.net. too numerous to list include: B&G instru- 40 TO 50 FEET ments and autopilot, radar, GPS, Lofrans 45-FT BENETEAU 45F5, 1991. Ventura, windlass, in-deck locker with washdown, VALIANT 40, 1989. San Carlos, Sonora, CA. $125,000. Racer/cruiser, PHRF-63, dinghy davits, Profurl jib and staysail, Mexico. $100,000. Texas built, non-blister. with 3 cabins, 2 heads, beautiful wood in- ss winches, new battery charger, water On the hard, truck north, sail to La Paz and terior. Price lowered for quick sale. Recent heater. Possible choice Sausalito slip. board Dockweiler or sail away to ? (520) upgrades: New MaxProp 2008, fridge, Priced to sell. Call (530) 848-0285 or 572-4170 or [email protected]. inverter/charger, anchor, windlass. (559) email: [email protected]. 696-9653 or (559) 261-9295 or rkrause@ rjk-law.com.

EXPLORER 45, 1978. San Rafael, CA. MORGAN 38 CC, 1993. San Diego, CA. $109,000. Beautiful, lovingly maintained, $80,000. Waterfront living at its best. center cockpit sloop/cutter. Constant There is no other option out there that upgrades past 15 years. Good performer, allows oceanfront property at this type of bright interior with 2 staterooms/heads. price in San Diego. Morgan is an excel- Yanmar 62 hp, LPU, radar. Haul and lent sailboat and there are 5 currently for survey 2008. (415) 265-4418 or email: sale across the country. The prices range [email protected]. from 93k to 130k. This boat was listed for 48-FT CUSTOM C&C. Sausalito. 47-FT OLYMPIC OFFSHORE cruising 110k and is now listed for 80k, well below $150,000. Custom-built performance ketch. Ted Brewer design, hand-laid fiber- the market rate. Additionally this boat is cruiser, restored. New interior, new en- glass to Lloyds specs, 3 staterooms, spa- located at Humphrey’s by the Bay , which has live North 19 bags. Set up for crew of two. oven/stove, refrigerator/freezer, hot water, concerts from May - October for your view- Electric winches. Great liveaboard, fast, radar, VHF, GPS/chartplotter. See more ing, listening and entertainment pleasure. safe, comfortable, well equipped. Survey at: www.rebeccasailboat.com. $139,500. Take advantage of this for sale by owner/ available. Must see and sail. See: www. (360) 452-5050 or (360) 928-3058. no broker offer today. (619) 243-6269 or captainmarco.com. (415) 987-1942 [email protected]. or (415) 868-2940 or captainmarco@ SAMSON 40 CUTTER, 1980. Point cs.com. Richmond. $29,500. Great for SF Bay. CATALINA 36, 1996. $93,000/obo. Uni- 44-FT TARTAN 4400, 2004. Hull #1 of Tar- Traditional wood interior, newer sails and versal diesel, new StackPack, dodger 40-FT CUTTER, 1996. Pt Orchard, WA. tan’s newest deck salon. Electric winches, rigging, roller furling, autopilot, Dutchman and bimini, roller furling/3 headsails. New $59,000. Dix Hout Bay 40 steel cutter, built Vacuflush heads, full batten main, roller flaking, refrigeration, shower. Double bottom, very well equipped, meticulously in South Africa. New electrical system, genoa, cruising spinnaker. Espar central bunk and two pilot berths. Reliable Volvo maintained. Interior like new including turtle, bowsprit, thruhulls, clamps, hoses, heat, bow thruster. Kato davits, Caribe in- diesel. Recent Mexico cruise. See: (707) 961-2080 or email: ments. (925) 228-2852. sleeps 5 in two cabins, must sell. Email: New condition. $475,000. (530) 318-0730 [email protected]. [email protected]. or [email protected].

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July, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 155 Summer Sail Camps FREEDOM 45 CENTER COCKPIT, 1989. Oakland. $185,000. Fast cruising yacht by Gary Mull. Unique unstayed carbon mast Starting at $125 provides ease of handling and cruising safety. Spacious interior, with centerline Youth and Community queen in aft quarters. Many extras. Contact for photos. (650) 413-8652 or Families can learn together [email protected]. Small Boat Sailing Keelboat Sailing 44-FT CSY WO, 1978. Rio Dulce, Gua- temala. $55,000. A comfortable safe Mon-Fri or weekends cruiser supplies a great lifestyle in a super location. Needs bottom/deck paint and Afterguard Sailing Academy aft-cabin remodel. Owners just finished To enroll, call (510) 535-1954 4+ years in Caribbean. Lots of gear www.afterguard.net included. See: 011 (502) 5819-8445 or vivabob2000@ 45-FT LOA IOR LAURIE DAVIDSON de- yahoo.com. sign. InfraRed. New masthead kite. Ready for PHRF racing. Would be great for SoCal Quality CRUISING Sails for Less! as racer/cruiser. Sugar scoop stern with newer rudder and Volvo power upgrades. Ex-St. Francis Big Boat Series and Long Beach Race Week class winner. Roomy MAINSAILS 3-cabin interior. All amenities. Reduced now inventory. Now new bottom paint. Asking MIZZENS $90,500/firm. Ray Lopez in Burson. (209) 10% STAYSAILS 772-9695. OFF HEADSAILS PETERSON 40 TWO-TONNER, 1980. SPINNAKERS San Diego, CA. $58,000/obo. This per- SAILCOVERS formance racer/cruiser sailed from San STRONGTRACK Diego to France in 2005 where she was totally refit: new Yanmar engine, hull/ deck/mast paint job, bottom fairing, new (510) 523-3337 • [email protected] head, rigging verification, new MaxProp, etc. After several regattas in France, and 2021 Alaska Packer Pl. • Grand Marina • Alameda, CA 94501 months cruising the Caribbean, she was sailed back to San Diego where upgrades SAILMAKER TO THE WORLD SPARKMAN & STEPHENS 45 Seafarer continued: New refrigeration, new water yawl. San Francisco. Yacht Soltura. Built heater, bottom job/deck paint, March in Holland of solid fiberglass. Sea-kindly 2009. Race in SoCal (PHRF 69) then and easily handled by two people. The cruise the islands in style. (619) 467-6369 amazing thing about this classic boat is or [email protected]. you can’t walk away without taking another look. Around $96,000. Contact Jerry (415) 435-3513 or [email protected]. 51 FEET & OVER CATALINA 47, 2002. Santa Cruz. $239,000. 460 engine hours. Infurling main. Electric winch. Captain’s chairs. Complete nav pac. Professionally main- tained. Cleanest Catalina around. A like- new boat at a fraction of the price. Call for specs and pics. (831) 429-1970.

FORMOSA 51 KETCH, 1981. Docu- mented. 3 br, 2 bath home; adventure included. Loving care by 2nd owner for 24 years. Sitka spruce spars, stainless steel crow’s nest. Roller furling main HAWAII (boomless), staysail. Maroon covers. ISLANDER SCHOONER 44, 1982. Teak interior, varnished throughout. Richmond, CA. $59,000. 52-ft LOA. Well Benmar autopilot, radar, VHF, 80-hp LONG TERM DRY STORAGE maintained, recent haulout, new main, Ford Lehman diesel, diesel heater, new standing rigging, low hours on Detroit propane range, propane water heater, Clear Customs at our dock diesel 100-hp, MaxProp, radar, GPS, two coldplate freezer/fridge. 220 gal. fuel/220 anchors, electric windlass, eight winches, gal. water. 3 staterooms, 2 heads. Set up set up to singlehand, and ready to go to singlehand. Price reduced: $97,500. cruising. (510) 847-2522. Lying Santa Cruz. Call (650) 326-1430 or [email protected]. 42-FT BENETEAU 423, 2003. Bay Area. 156°1'30" W $165,000. StackPack. Mainsail, water- maker, solar panels, 360w AGM house 19°40'20" N bank, 750+ amp hours. Offshore dodger ‘Lectronic Latitude with zip-in sunshade. Radar arch with da- Sailing News Every Mon~Wed~Fri TOLL FREE 888-458-7896 vits for dinghy. Folding prop, Volvo Penta www.latitude38.com engine. (510) 847-9854. www.gentryskonamarina.com The friendliest boatyard in Hawaii

Page 156 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 34-FT GEMINI 105M, 2000. Point Rich- CLASSICS mond, Brickyard Cove. $130,000. Get POWER & HOUSEBOATS in on the multihull fun with the world’s most popular cruising catamaran. Well equipped, three headsails, traveler, davits, 28-FT PROTECTOR, 2001. Lake Tahoe. 14’ beam fits in most 40’ berths. Great Bay Beautiful center console Protector. 99% boat, proven bluewater design. Call (510) fresh water use. Two 225-hp Yamahas, 367-0500 or [email protected]. under 400 hours. Teak sole. Rear seat. GPS/chartplotter. VHF. Excellent condition and very fast. (530) 583-4000 or (530) 518-8500 or [email protected]. PRICE REDUCED. 30-FT WILLARD Vega Searcher. Excellent little ship for 2, good for 4. Super condition in/out. All systems in excellent condition. Full elec- NEW PROTHERO 32 CLASSIC WOOD tronics. All safety gear, full head, 100 gals gaff cutter, 2008. Anacortes WA. $68,000. fuel, 100 gals water. See to appreciate. 32’ overall, 26’ on deck. Heavily con- Call (650) 207-6898 or (650) 851-3402. structed, fine handling, attractive cutter designed and built by Puget Sound 55-FT CATANA 531. Newport Beach. master boatbuilder Frank Prothero. Cedar $549,000. Cruise the world in comfort, on sawn fir frames. Traditional rigging. speed and safety. Excellent condition, Yanmar diesel. 6+’ headroom. Sleeps 3. many spares, sprit, 2004 Yanmars with 38-FT GRAND BAHAMA, 1977. Glen Rare opportunity to own a new tradition- sd40s, 8.5kw, 55-gph watermaker, stall Cove, Vallejo, CA. $48,000. Grand ally-built classic sailboat. Email or call shower, 5 electric winches, good sail Bahama Bimini cruiser/sedan trawler. for photos/details. (360) 707-0588 or inventory, many upgrades. 3 autopilots, Engine: Perkins 185-hp, 1,400 hours. [email protected]. SSB, radar, Inmarsat mini-M, MicroCom- Generator: 1.9kw Yanmar. Diesel tankage: mander controls, 12’ Caribe with 25 2 x 150 gal; fresh: 100 gal. 2 full standing hp, solar array, Profurl electric jib furler, staterooms. One head/shower, saloon, computer with world charts, new Sea- galley, FB, 2 VHFs, 2 depthsounders, 65-FT WOOD CLASSIC, 1939. Heavy land electric heads, inverter, much much one intercom, 2 Digital Tach., AM/FM/ built ex-trawler. GMC 12V-71, 21-kw more. High quality. Prime Newport Beach cassette/radio. 1999 rarely-used 8’ West generator. Full electronics. Lots of equip- mooring available. Call (949) 295-4116 Marine dinghy. Zodiac with 8-hp Nissan ment. Ready to go. Would make great or (949) 675-0617 or jerrywoods37@ outboard. 2005 hull/engine survey, 2006 conversion. More pics/details: ancona@ hotmail.com. haulout. Offers accepted/no trades. (925) mcn.org. Will consider any reasonable 818-2650 or [email protected]. offer. Call (707) 964-5423.

43.5-FT LABELLE TRAWLER. Sausalito FELLOWS & STEWART ISLAND Clipper, outstanding view berth. Volvo diesels, 500 1946. Alameda, CA. $32,000/obo. Nirva- hours, 7.5 Onan. Roomy glass-enclosed na. 44’3” auxiliary sloop. Classic, beautiful sundeck. Full canvas. Large custom galley. lines, solidly built. Fast, full keeled, fir on Master with walkaround queen, tub plus oak/bronze/African mahogany, coach comfortable guest stateroom with large bed, roof. Full cover. 6’ headroom, 8’7” draft, head. Excellent workmanship/condition. 9’10” beam. Newly refinished topsides, Will sacrifice. May finance, rent or trade. deck, rails, cabin, etc. Call Rob (510) (415) 331-5251. 461-2175 or (510) 886-0902 or email: 40-FT SEARUNNER, 1979. Blaine, [email protected]. WA. $80,000. Among best in class. 42-FT CLASSIC WOODEN MOTOR Well designed, constructed, maintained, cruiser, 1942. Oakland. $11,000. Tri-cabin equipped. Veteran of five-year cruise design. 6-cylinder diesel engine. Full gal- 2001-2006. Refit and survey 2007. Sleeps ley, head, shower. (510) 306-9649 or MULTIHULLS six, 15 sails, 30-hp diesel, radar, autopilot, (510) 823-6622. windvane, watermaker, 2 sailing dinghies, SSB radio, solar panels, wind gen, liferaft, new paint. Awesome cruising boat. See: (360) 756-5004 or svseafire@ yahoo.com. 34-FT CALIFORNIAN, 1978. Fortman Marina. $48,000. Great liveaboard. Twin Perkins, USCG documented vessel. New Vacuflush entire system, batteries, Ra- cors, 15k in new canvas, lots of upgrades to meet modern standards (fuel lines etc). 34-FT CHB-STYLE TRAWLER, 1976. Two cabins, AC/DC fridge, propane stove, 38-FT FACTORY-BUILT CSK catamaran. Portland, OR. $44,500. 34’ all fiberglass water heater, bimini, aft deck canvas $45,000/obo. 38’ fiberglass/foam core cat. CHB trawler, loaded and ready to cruise enclosure. Great deal, perfect for Delta Twin diesels, MaxProps, daggerboards, or live aboard. Refer/freezer, hot water, or Bay. This boat is ready to play. I lived dual steering, anchors, windlass. Full bat- furnace, new generator, radar, chartplot- aboard but moved to Arizona. Lots of ten main, lazyjacks, roller furling. Galley ter, dual stations, sleeps 7, comfy, 300 gal. pictures at link: Call (415) 823-1421 or email: 475-6869. 20-hp Volvo sail drives, folding props, Lehman, runs excellent. Looks great [email protected]. Spectra watermaker. Boat loves Mexico. also. (503) 260-6872 or genelivingston@ 4 staterooms. $169,000. (916) 716-0669 peoplepc.com. or [email protected]. MULTIHULL DELIVERIES BUCKLEY DOES BOATS 30+ years & 150,000 miles on multihulls • Safe, swift, dependable Plumbing • Fiberglass • Woodwork • Electrical worldwide deliveries by USCG licensed ASA instructor Capt. Ralph Drahos Buckley Stone • Redwood City (831) 334-6028 • Owners welcome (650) 704-2302 • [email protected] Learn multihull sailing and your boat’s systems with a professional MULTIHULL YACHT DESIGNER • MARINE SURVEYOR MICHAEL CHILDS • ARTISTRY IN WOOD John R. Marples, CMS • Certified, National Association of Marine Surveyors Custom Woodworking and Design • Complete Portable Shop Multihull Design Specialist • Pleasure and Commercial Award-winning Furniture • Boat Joinery • Carpentry • Repairs Design office for Jim Brown Searunner, Seaclipper & Constant Camber Multihulls Licensed • See: www.michaelchilds.com www.searunner.com • (707) 343-1378 • [email protected] (415) 828-9663 • [email protected]

July, 2009 • Latitude 38 • Page 157 MARINE ENGINE CO. J/130 QUARTER SHARE. Sausalito. $40,000. Race and cruise equipped 1993 J/130 43-ft sloop, in downtown Sausalito. New Quantum sails. Fast and fun. Radar. licensed dealer for above Offering 2 x 25% equity shares for $40k each and $225/month expenses. Contact Perkins • Yanmar • Atomic 4 • Volvo Keith (415) 710-4134 or kbsedwick@ hotmail.com. CALL NOW FOR LOW ENGINE QUOTES CATALINA 30 SHARE. Sausalito. Best • Engine Sales, Service and Parts Sausalito slip with parking. 5 min. to Bay, 36-FT SLEEKCRAFT COMMODORE, 30 to Angel Island. Walk to bars/restau- • Engine Repowering and Rebuilding 1984. North Lake Tahoe, NV. $20,000. rants. Upgrades: Wheel, diesel, cushions, Includes triple-axle trailer, new 454 CI jib furler, mast, more. Non-equity use 7 • Complete Marine Engine Service engines. Very clean and well maintained. days max/month. One year, $270/month. Will deliver if requested. Call Jim (775) Call (415) 332-5442 or Leeloves2sail@ 742-1004 or (775) 831-5827 or email: hotmail.com. (415) 332-0455 [email protected]. BENETEAU 393 PARTNERSHIP. Sau- salito, CA. $500. Downtown Sausalito slip. Well maintained 2002 cruiser/racer. Very nice sailing, beautiful interior. Full electron- ics, classic main and furling jib. Quarter usage for $500/mo. Equity or 1/8 usage also possible. See: Call (415) 331-4900 or (415) 332-4401 or [email protected].

19-FT BAYLINER TROPHY, 1984. Santa 2009 Clara $5,500/obo. Boat equipped with ma- rine radio, combo fishfinder/depthsounder, compass, fish holding tank, circulating bait tank, ice box, sink with hand pump, Loran navigation device and a Porta-Potti. Sleeps three, anchor with rode, 1986 in- board Volvo 4-cylinder engine with /Volvo outdrive. Recently replaced new cylinder head and control cables. Call (408) 35-FT J/109, 2004. Belvedere, CA. J/109 243-7222 or (408) 482-0718 or email: sailboat partnership. Mint condition J/109. [email protected]. Active SF racer/cruiser. 1st in SF Bay J/109 Division, 3rd in 2008 PHRF. Also, great family cruiser, sleeps 6+, full kitchen, PARTNERSHIPS for Delta, Bay or coast. Interested parties only: (415) 717-3664 or (415) 819-4589 or [email protected]. Save Your Aft! WIVES LOVE THIS BOAT. 2001 Catalina Using one of our 1400+ patterns or your 380, no cabin odors, clean, all equipment ONE-THIRD TIME SHARE. San Fran- own pattern, let our craftsmen create a works. Full Raymarine electronics at helm, cisco. $325/month. Catalina 30 sloop. furling main and jib, dinghy and outboard, New leather interior, repowered with comfortable, durable, and stylish set of flat-screen TV, stall shower, equipped 24-hp Yanmar, new sails, wheel steering, all-weather cushions for your cockpit. galley and berthed in downtown Sau- original owner, clean, easy daysailer. salito. 1/8 and 1/4 equity shares available (415) 731-4956. Find your custom, closed cell foam from $5,900 down and $325 per month. cushions at www.bottomsiders.com! Calendared schedule allows trading days with partners to fit your schedule. Must see to appreciate the equipment and condition. (415) 235-6033 or [email protected]. SOUTH OF THE BORDER BottomSiders Call Toll Free: (800) 438-0633 50-FT BENETEAU 1/4 EQUITY. Partner 2305 Bay Avenue [email protected] $15,000. 4 cabin/4 head, sleeps 10. CONDO RENTALS NEAR VALLARTA Hoquiam, WA 98550 Fax: 360-533-4474 Berthed SF Marina. 11-12 weeks per year yacht club. Two adjacent condos overlook- exclusive use. Cruising locations planned ing Paradise Village Marina. Each 2 br, 2 for 2009-2010 include SF Bay, Channel bath with Jacuzzi, pool and amenities. Ac- Islands, Mexico. (408) 395-1984. cess to Sports & Beach Club. Rent one or both. Call (925) 208-1601 or 011-52 (322) 64-FT SAILING YACHT. Sausalito. Sail 297-7559 or [email protected]. on a superb 64’ custom yacht for much less than you think. Walk to downtown Sausalito shopping/restaurants. Non-eq- uity partnership. Discount if willing to help as crew. Send email with personal data PARTS to receive information. Email: pat20v@ YANMAR • UNIVERSAL • WESTERBEKE yahoo.com. PERKINS • ISUZU • PATHFINDER • ATOMIC 4 42-FT CATAMARAN SHARE available. SERVICE Georgetown, Bahamas. $16,000. 1/10th DIESEL ENGINES equity share of a Venezia 42 sailing cata- maran. Sleeps 6+, sails 8-10 knots, hard CHARTER DIRECT & SAVE $$$$. bimini, lots of toys, 6-8 weeks of sail time, Owner’s time available for discount char- Barbara Campbell $600/month covers all but consumables. ter. Beautiful Moorings 4600 cat, Hope, See: www.clearbluesailing.com/share/ featured in Latitude 38. Based in beautiful Belize. Book direct and save big bucks. 351 EMBARCADERO [email protected]. OAKLAND, CA 94606 (510) 465-1093

Page 158 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 SAILING THE SEA OF CORTEZ in La WORLD CRUISING ROUTES. South 48-FT SLIP SUBLET FOR SUMMER. Paz. We have a Herreshoff 28 and a Pacific chart kit, Mexico charts and guides. MISCELLANEOUS Alameda. 48-ft by 16-ft slip in Pacific MacGregor 26 for charter. All proceeds Jordan series drogue, parachute sea an- Marina near Encinal Yacht Club. Sublet go to the charities we have supported chors, gale rider, offshore medical kit. Top from June 27 to September 27. Slip fee for 20 years here in LaPaz. See: 011-52 (612) 123-5440 email. Lots of other gear in Alameda. (415) Celebration. 300 Napa Street, Sausalito. 285-9434 or (415) 591-0661 or sailor@ or [email protected]. 216-3404 or (619) 277-0593. Saturday, August 1, 8 am - 6 pm. Festivi- thorneasset.com. ties include: Flea market, maritime art, live 55-FT ALUMINUM MAST, RIGGING, music, food, boat rides, raffle of 16-ft row- SLIP FOR RENT. Pier 39, SF. 50-ft G-16 boom, sails from 40’ freshwater sloop. ing boat and more. Bring the whole family. seawall slip, available June 15 to October Main, furling 135, furling gear, working Spaces available. $35. www.galileeharbor. 2009, perhaps longer. (831) 345-5732 or and staysail. Also Perkins 4-108, Viking- org. (415) 332-8554. [email protected]. 40 aluminum anchor, chain and rode, winches, bosun’s chair and more. Lake 36-FT SLIP FOR SALE. PERFECT loca- Tahoe. Call Douglas for list and prices. PROPERTY SALE/RENT tion. San Francisco, Pier 39. $10,000/obo. (775) 588-1881. Slip #B-42. Easy, wide access. Nearest the Embarcadero. Many amenities. Ex- FLEMING VANE, JORDAN SERIES VACATION RENTAL: SOUTH LAKE cellent for personal use or rental. (415) PLAN YOUR MEXICAN GETAWAY NOW drogue, Paratech 9’/18’ paranchors, Avon Tahoe cabin. 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Paul or Bill: (415) pool in the area, an endless beach, great sbcglobal.net. all amenities such as cable/DVD/kitchen/ 321-9095 or (415) 350-8891. surf breaks, great fishing, tremendous BBQ/Wifi etc. Rates start at $150/night. views of whales, bird life and the islands. 4-107 PERKINS, TOTALLY REBUILT, Book your getaway now. See website for SLIP FOR SALE. Why pay rent? Fee While uncrowded and tranquil, just a five- Marinized by Westerbeke, $2,600. Uni- more details: simple, not a lease. Emery Cove, Slip minute walk to several waterfront restau- versal 16-hp diesel, $1,775. Yanmar 14-hp (415) 254-7296 or randy_soccerscore@ D-60, 36-ft, upwind. Ideal location. Asking rants. Choose from a spacious, beautifully GME, $1,800. Universal 44-hp diesel, yahoo.com. $46,000/obo, assumable loan. For more furnished one or three-bedroom unit, or an $2,550. All are running takeouts with information call Ed or Tina (209) 532-5808 amazing two-story penthouse with lovely alternators, etc. 2 Yanmar transmissions or email: [email protected]. shade trellis on the top floor. See details: off 2GM20s, $250/each. (415) 272-5776 or [email protected]. 45-FT AND 40-FT SLIPS AVAILABLE To reserve, call (415) 599-5012. now. SF, Pier 39, Slip C-11. $28,000 and 74-FT MAST DESIGNED for catamaran. $14,000. Will sell to first that offers reason- Best offer. (415) 269-5165. able price or both to one seller for package TRADE deal. Hurry, won’t last. (865) 566-5169 or [email protected]. CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS DONE WITH CRUISING? INTERESTED 50-FT BOAT SLIP FOR SALE. Emery in fishing? San Carlos, Mexico. Trade your HAWAIIAN OCEANFRONT: BUY/RENT. Cove, Emeryville. $81,500. Central loca- 40- to 50-ft ($100k-150k range) cruising CLUB NAUTIQUE PASSAGEMAKER Oahu’s north shore. 3br/2br totally remod- tion, lots of free parking, upwind landing, sailboat for our 32-ft sport fishing boat of Couples Membership. $6,290. Lists at elled home, 32 feet from water. Unique, 50 amp, dock box. 50’ x 15’ x 8’, well similar value. (520) 762-7487 or email: $6,790, save $500. All US Sailing lessons secluded enclave offering expansive protected, secure dock, close to parking, [email protected]. from Basic Keelboat through Offshore sandy beaches, water sports, historic great boating investment. Call Jim Patrick Passage Making. We learned so much we towns, small harbor nearby. Rent to Lati- for spec sheet: (925) 254-5653. bought our own boat, headed for Mexico tude 38 readers starts at $185/night. Some WANTED and beyond. See: www.clubnautique. conditions apply. Creative sale possible. PIER 39 SLIP FOR SALE. SF. $9,500/ net (707) 449-8348 or sunnysideup1@ Let me help you find your Hawaiian dream. obo. 36-ft double-finger slip in C-dock. netzero.com. (415) 999-5626. 23-year lease for sale. Pier 39 parking, LIVEABOARD WANTED. Sausalito. utilities, and showers. (415) 495-7130 or Professional sailing instructor seeks SINGLE SKIPPERS AND CREW of SUMMER VACATION BY THE BAY. [email protected]. liveaboard or other housing in Sausalito. all abilities are invited to join the Single Tiburon condo, 2 bdrms/1 bath. Queen References available. (312) 953-2141 or Sailors Association. Membership includes in master, twin-size loft bed in kid’s room. SAUSALITO SIDE-TIE for 25 to 33-ft boat. [email protected]. daysailing, raft-ups, invaluable onboard Close to sailing and other Bayside rec- Water, power, tile bathrooms with shower. training, social events. Meetings held 2nd reation, SF, wine country, beaches, bike Good prices. Special deal for boat being Thursday, Ballena Bay Yacht Club Social 6:30 pm. Meeting 7:30 wi-fi, washer/dryer. $595/week or $350 for pm. Guests welcome. (510) 233-1064. See Chris (415) 383-8200 ext 103 to spinnakers at the Annual Marine or [email protected]. Swapmeet at Ballena Isle Marina, 1150 NON-PROFIT SEEKING CRUISING ADVENTURE. Re- Ballena Blvd, Alameda. Saturday, July 18, tired San Francisco couple (60 years old), 8 am to noon. Free to sellers and buyers. BERTHS & SLIPS good physical condition, agreeable, would Want dates and locations of other marine MARIN POWER & SAIL SQUADRON: like to cruise Caribbean or Mediterranean. swapmeets? Go to: classes. America’s Boating Class starts PIER 39, SF, 36-FT SLIP. $9,500. Ideal hands-on sailing experience. Willing to September 15, Tuesdays and Thursdays, location. All amenities. Too many to men- learn and assist with any duties and share 30-FT OA MAST FROM SC 27. $400/obo. 7 to 9 pm in Novato. Textbook $50. For tion. Sail the Bay and enjoy The City, all expenses. Call (415) 202-0823 or (415) 30’ by 5.5” oval with spreaders and wire, registration and information, call (415) from your home base at Pier 39. Sally 385-7093 or [email protected]. internal halyards. Also, 8-ft boom. Good 924-2712. (510) 525-7613. shape. (510) 830-7982.

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35' SANTANA 37' IRWIN CENTER COCKPIT 43' BENETEAU 423, 2006 31' HUNTER, 1987 1979, clean • $16,500 1972 • $24,500 Late model, located in Alameda, well Lots of family fun at a very affordable price. equipped, and ready to sail, sail, sail. Come see it. Now only $199,900 Just $27,500 SAIL 56' Formosa ketch, 1983...... Pending 47' Vagabond ketch, 1981...... Most boat for the money.....$144,900 43' Hans Christian ketch, 1979...... Bluewater voyager...... $132,900 43' Morgan Center Cockpit, 1985....All the comforts of home.....$117,000 41' Morgan Out Island 416, 1982....Owner financing...... $89,500 37' PROUT SNOWGOOSE CAT 37' ISLANDER 40' Lancer, 1981...... Great liveaboard...... $54,900 39' Cal s/v Windfall, 1982...... A Cal classic...... $69,500 1985 • $79,000 1968, nice interior • $24,900 38' Hans Christian cutter, 1985...... Ocean ready...... $114,900 36' Islander sloop, 1976...... Popular Bay boat...... $36,995 31' Hunter 310, 1999...... Fabulous condition...... $49,900 29' Cal, 1976...... Popular since 1976...... $13,500 20' Ranger Daysailer, 1981...... Easy and fun...... $3,900

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41' ATKINS INGRID FERRO 47' COLIN ARCHER STEEL PH CUTTER, 1971 • $29,000 KETCH, 1972 • $79,000

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Page 166 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 ((510) 236-6633 • fax: (510) 231-2355 DeVries 86’ Motor Vessel (1949/1999) “Elegant”, “Exceptional”, “Exquisite” are just a [email protected] • www. kkmi.com few words that easily characterize this vessel. MV Far Niente clearly defines the term 530 W. Cutting Blvd., Pt. Richmond, CA 94804 ‘Classic Motor Yacht’. Asking $1,950,000

Custom Steel Pilothouse LRC 63 (1976) Sydney 36 CR (2006) w/fractional rig, 4 swept-back Beneteau First 40.7 (2001) Ready-to-go global cruiser just completed spreaders, non-overlapping head sail, high aspect ratio White Dove has just won the $100,000 maintenance/upgrade service. Twin & very long waterline. Competitive IRC racer. Fitted w/all 2008 West Coast IRC Championship 185hp Perkins for economy and dual gensets. factory options incl. electric winches, ideal for short- and is in top condition. Three cabins + crew’s quarters. Asking $389,000 handed sailing. Consider trade such as ‘picnic’ style Asking $199,500 powerboat. Encore’s fast, fun & easy to sail. $295,000

Swan 371 (1981) Herreshoff “Mobjack” Ketch (1989) This classic wood- Grand Banks Eastbay 38 HX (2003) A Ron Holland design which is very well en ketch took more than 8 years to complete. Excep- A premier designer and quality builder equipped with newer electronics, sails tionally well maintained w/a very comfortable and ap- make the Eastbay a first class motor yacht. and has been well maintained. pointed interior layout, she has excellent sailing charac- Extensive factory options, comprehensive Asking $134,900 teristics for cruising in all weather conditions. $180,000 electronics and superbly maintained. $365,000

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Swan 53 (1987) Swan 43 (1977) Nelson Marek Custom Mistress has been exceptionally well maintained by Designed by S&S and with the Nautor Swan A 92-ft aluminum world cruiser. a professional crew and is a beautiful Swan 53. Her pedigree for engineering and construction, this Recently repowered. Immaculate factory-installed aft companionway makes her much one-owner center cockpit yacht is exceptionally throughout and in perfect condition. more accessible than the standard 53. She has a new maintained, fully outfitted and ready to go offshore $2,850,000 teak deck and is in excellent shape. Asking $575,000 cruising. It is a ‘Must See’. Asking $189,000

Santa Cruz 52 (1993) Swan 53 Blue Swan Hydraulic lifting dagger- Swan 45 (2003) Beautiful, fast cruiser, set up for shorthanded board, twin-rudder verson. Extensively equipped Race or cruise. Rancho Deluxe won her class sailing. Maintained to very high standards, the and ready for bluewater cruising. The three-cabin in the TransPac and was second twice in the hull has been repainted in stunning red with layout makes her one of the most versatile and Big Boat Series. This boat has all the gear to go new bottom paint. Asking $490,000 comfortable Swans ever built. Asking $1,350,405 cruising and is in perfect condition. $625,000

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54' HUNTER SLOOP, '81 $94,500 47' GILS CATAMARAN, '02 $395,000 44' GULFSTAR CC SLOOP $109,500 44' HARDIN KETCH, '78 $119,000

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HANS CHRISTIAN 43T ketch $165,000 43' SPINDRIFT PH CTR, '81 $109,000 41' CHEOY LEE KETCH, '79 $74,000 40' CATALINA 400 MkII, '02 $179,000

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35' SCHOCK SLOOP, '89 $29,500 35' CHALLENGER SLOOP, '74 $29,000 NEW GEMINI 105Mc, '09 $162,500 33' HANS CHRISTIAN CTR, '85 $120,000

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38' TRUE NORTH EXPLORER, 2002 $269,000 40' J/122, 2007 • $440,000

53' Beneteau 523, 1996 51' BENETEAU 510, 1993 40' DELPHIA, 2007 New, incredible value. $199,000 40' J/120, 1998 • $199,500 Marina del Rey $539,000 Newport Beach $229,000 79' Sparkman & Stephens, '79...... 395,000 35' J/105, '97...... SOLD 65' J/65, '06...... 2,475,000 35' J/109, '06...... 225,000 55' Fairline Squadron,'00 Sale pending 599,000 35' J/109, '05...... 215,000 YOUR SHOPPING LIST: START HERE 53' J/160, '02...... 679,000 35' J/109, '04...... 212,900 SIZE TYPE LOCATION PRICE 52' TP52, '05...... 490,000 35' J/105, '01...... 118,000 80' Cooper Queenship motor yacht, '91 Delta $695,000 46' Moody, '00...... SOLD 34' Formula PC, '00...... Sale pending 95,000 60' Custom Houseboat, '78 Sausalito $295,000 46' Baltic, '76...... 139,000 33' CrossCurrent, '06...... Call for pricing 45' Rivolta Coupe 4.5, '08...... 745,000 33' CrossCurrent, '07...... New Call for pricing 57' northern Marine Trawler, '04 Anacortes $1,650,000 41' J/124, '06...... 329,000 32' C&C, '84...... SOLD 53' Bluewater, '80 Sacramento $116,500 40' J/120, '99...... 218,000 32' J/32, '98...... 128,500 50' GULFSTAR CC, '79 SAN RAFAEL $124,000 40' C&C 121, '02...... 230,000 31' Catalina 310, '01...... 64,900 50' oCeanstar Trawler, '07 Marina del Rey $499,000 38' Pearson True North, '05...... SOLD 29' Back Cove, '07...... 199,000 50' CSK Cat, '70 Berkeley $99,500 38' Pearson True North, '04...... 345,000 29' Back Cove, '09...... New 232,000 38' Pearson True North Explorer, '02..... 279,000 29' Raider Rib 900 Sport, '08...... New 89,000 48' Defever Tri-Cabin, '80 Emeryville $185,000 38' Pearson True North Explorer, '02..... 269,000 29' J/29, '83...... 25,900 46' hunteR 460, '00 SAN PEDRO $217,500 37' Santa Cruz, '09...... New 399,900 26' J/80, '95...... 32,900 43' peteRSON SERENDIPITY, '81 BRISBANE $76,500 36' Tiara 3600, '88...... 80,000 22' Raider RIB 680, '07...... New 49,690 42' mARine Trader Trawler Delta inquire 35' J/105, '02...... 115,000 41' hANS CHRISTIAN, '88 MARINA DEL REY $229,000 38' moRGAN 38.5 SLOOP, '78 NEWPORT BEACH $42,500 SAN DIEGO: 2330 Shelter Island Dr. #106 37' o'Day, '79 Richmond $24,995 (619) 224-6200 • FAX: (619) 224-6278 37' Rafiki, '78 Alameda $58,000 NEWPORT BEACH: 251 Shipyard Way, Suite A 33' tARtan, '80 Alameda $28,000 Toll-Free: (866) 376-7761 32' islANDER, '77 SAN DIEGO $22,000 31' hunteR, '00 MARINA DEL Rey inQUIRE Tel: (949) 675-8053 • Fax: (949) 675-0584 29' hADley Nicole Cat, '68 Richmond $22,500 Jeff Brown Roy Bream John Zagorski Details at www.rbyachts.com (619) 709-0697 (858) 775-2425 (310) 947-2092 $50,000,000 in pre-owned boats Yacht Sales & Service www.jk3yachts.com

Page 168 • Latitude 38 • July, 2009 Marotta Yachts of Sausalito Brokers of Fine Sail and Motor Yachts 415-331-6200 • [email protected]

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45' HUNTER 450, 1998 TWO 38' HANS CHRISTIANS, 1984 & 1979 37' HUNTER 376, 1999 All the amenities one would expect from Hunter with two spa- The 38 Traditional is a lovely modern classic and Very spacious, light and airy, one of Hunter's most successful cious staterooms, two heads, very functional galley area and these particular examples are very nice inside and out. designs. Vessel shows as new, must see to appreciate. HUGE comfortable salon. This low time vessel is in nice shape Some highlights: new main in 2003, new roller furler in She's also very competitively price, out-of-country owners overall and lying in a transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. 2001, all new electronics in 2001, epoxy barrier-coated motivated and offers encouraged. In addition, note Sausalito She'll make an ideal Sausalito pied-a-terre. All in all a great bottom painted 2001. Yacht Harbor slip can be arranged; there is a significant turn-key package and competitively priced to boot! waiting list to get into this marina. $169,500 $134,900 & $99,000 $99,000

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36' CASCADE CUTTER, 1989 34' HANS CHRISTIAN CUTTER, 1978 30' NONSUCH ULTRA, 1987 Custom-built raised cabintop cutter that was designed specifi- The rare Robert Perry-designed HC 34 is a classic cutter that's Professionally maintained late-model example in super nice cally for a cruise that was never taken, almost $30,000 spent a very capable offshore boat; with a full keel, high ballast-to- shape (the interior is flawless and the exterior comes close), over the past couple of years. She shows very nicely today weight ratio, deep cockpit (note it's a bigger, more comfort- and lying in a transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip that – new electronics, new sails and rigging, low time on the able cockpit than that on the more common HC 33) and a big has a great Richardson Bay, Angel Island and San Francisco Yanmar diesel and a hard dodger that's a work of art. rudder placed far aft, she's safe and sea kindly under power views. All in all, a nice turn key package that must be seen to She's ready to head anywhere you see fit. or sail. Great shape, transferable Sausalito YH slip. be appreciated. $89,000 $69,000 $64,000

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34' SUNSET SLOOP, 1967 36' ISLANDER, 1979 32' DREADNAUGHT, 1978 This later-model Islander is VERY clean overall with her oiled This full keeled little jewel was designed as the ultimate Built down in Carpinteria, these stout double-enders will go teak interior showing almost as new. All the canvas, including Bay daysailer and built like a piano by Al Silva shortly anywhere in safety and comfort, plus they have all the charm the dodger, is just a few years old and also shows practically after he left the legendary Stone Boat Yard. Fully restored, in the world! This particular example is in very nice shape as new. Also note that this boat has the attractive dark blue she's one of the finest boats of this era we've ever seen; and lying in a transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip – cove and boot stripes – many of the Islanders had unusual everything's done to showboat standards. all in all a very nice, turn key package. color combinations. $29,000 $69,500 Owner VERY motivated – offers encouraged. $42,000

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54' CUSTOM ROBERTS KETCH, '79 $185,000 50' DAVIDSON CUSTOM '82 $174,000 50' BERGSTROM OPEN 50, '79 $129,900 48' HANS CHRISTIAN CC 48T, '88 $248,500 Rugged bluewater design for comfort Laurie Davidson classic with great She has a V-berth forward; fixed berths Annapurna was designed and and safety. Center-cockpit 3-cabin potential as a racer or fast cruiser. amidships. Water ballast. Inboard constructed as the Ultimate Bluewater layout has aft master and large sea- Seller will accept smaller boat (power diesel. Santa Cruz 52 mast. Bowsprit Cruiser. Incredibly well equipped for going galley. or sail) in trade. and aysos. offshore cruising.

46' HUNTER 460, '01 $195,000 44' PETERSON CC, '78 $65,000 43' GULFSTAR CC, '79 $84,900 42' PASSPORT, '81 $149,900 The Hunter 460 look is high-style outside Considered the ideal long-range cruising Certainly the nicest Gulfstar 43 on Anyone considering offshore passages and inside, with the performance and boat. Dragon's Lair has new sails and the the market today – it may be the best must take a look at this performance accommodations to match. She's a standing rigging was checked in 2002. one to have been available in the last cruiser. Seller would consider small Mexico veteran. five years! boat in trade.

36' ERICSON, '81 $39,900 31' HUNTER, '85 $24,000 28' CATALINA mkII, '06 $67,500 23' SEAWARD, '96 $17,500 Rooster Cogburn is that rare example A great value in today's market. Fully Shows like new! Only 66 hours on Want a boat you can trailer to the Sea of a boat that can accommodate both equipped and ready to go for weekend the engine, GPS, ST60 speed and of Cortez, or maybe Key West? Look racer and cruiser desires with speed cruising. Good looks and well-main- depth instruments, roller furling, wheel no further. She's a 10 and won't be on and strength. tained condition. steering. the market long.

Ray Watson & Jeannette Sarrasin Mike Rickman & Shelly R. Ward Toll free US/CAN: 1 (888) 716-7430 Toll free US/CAN: 1 (877) 245-9689 Phone & FAX: 011 52 (669) 913-3165 Phone & FAX: 011 52 (612) 123-1948 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

41 Seawind cutter sloop 1977 39,900 32 Bristol yawl 1978 29,900 41 Tartan TOCK 1976 86,000 32 Downeast cutter 1976 26,900 41 Morgan 414 ketch 1974 42,500 31 Pacific Seacraft Mariah cutter 1979 49,900 41 Tartan sloop 1973 75,000 31 Brown Searunner trimaran 1978 32,000 41 Pearson Rhodes Bounty 1966 60,000 30 Ericson sloop 1968 18,000 40 Roberts CC cutter sloop 1980 87,000 29 Hunter sloop 2001 54,950 40 Piver Victress trimaran 1965 35,000 28 Bristol Channel Cutter 1950 39,500 39 Fortuna Island Spirit 401 cat 2005 369,000 27 Corsair F-27 trimaran w/trailer 1991 39,000 Looking to Buy a Boat to 39 Roberts steel cutter 1997 98,000 39 Cal sloop 1980 74,900 POWER Cruise in Mexico or Beyond? 38 Fountaine Pajot catamaran 1995 174,500 65 Pacific Mariner motoryacht 1999 1,000,000 38 Hans Christian Traditional 1987 133,000 60 Gladding & Hearn pilot 1960 219,000 Successfully selling Boats in Mexico 38 Nauticat motorsailer 1983 89,900 55 Ocean sportfisher 2006 699,000 38 Roberts Offshore ketch 1982 55,000 55 Sunseeker Carmague Express 1994 430,000 since 1998. 38 Ericson sloop 1982 79,000 53 DeFever custom POC 1983 345,000 38 Hans Christian Traditional 1979 89,900 53 Hatteras yachtfish cockpit FB 1980 224,900 38 Bluewater Ingrid ketch 1974 35,000 52 Hatteras convertible sportfish 1985 310,000 Size Brand / model Year Price 37 Pearson sloop 1989 59,900 52 DeFever trawler 1970 125,000 SAIL 37 Hunter Legend sloop 1988 69,000 50 Carver motoryacht 1999 329,000 54 Custom DeWar cutter ketch 1983 149,900 37 Rafiki cutter 1978 80,000 48 Offshore yachtfisher 1986 202,000 54 Hunter sloop 1983 90,000 37 Irwin CC sloop 1976 56,000 48 Tollycraft motoryacht 1976 160,000 51 Morgan Out Island 1981 149,000 37 Tayana ketch 1975 65,000 47 Lien Hwa yachtfisher 1989 229,000 51 Alden Kaufman & Ladd Skye 1980 199,000 36 Union cutter 1987 65,900 47 Santa Barbara Yachts 1964 75,900 50 Shannon aft cockpit ketch 1982 400,000 36 Union cutter 1983 89,900 46 Sea Ray 460 Express 1985 89,000 50 Mariner MS CC cutter 1980 175,000 36 Catalina sloop 1983 49,500 45 CHB sedan trawler 1981 169,000 50 Kettenberg sloop 1962 30,000 36 Pearson 367 cutter 1982 59,900 44 Sea Ray Express bridge 1996 159,000 48 Kennedy / Maple Leaf 1989 TBA 36 Islander Freeport sloop 1981 65,000 43 Silverton sport bridge 2006 440,000 47 Catalina 470 sloop 1999 244,000 36 Islander sloop 1980 39,500 43 Custom flybridge sportfisher 1993 36,000 47 Wellington ketch 1969 TBA 36 C&C Mk II 1980 44,900 42 Bertram convertible 1985 180,000 46 Hunter 460 cutter sloop 2000 235,000 36 Islander sloop 1972 12,995 42 Californian coastal trawler 1979 99,500 46 Morgan 462 CC ketch 1981 84,900 35 Spencer MkII sloop 1983 35,000 42 Grand Banks trawler 1970 69,000 46 Denmark steel ketch 1966 69,900 35 Challenger ketch 1974 23,000 40 Hershine trawler 1981 89,500 45 Hunter Passage 450 CC 1998 165,000 34 Hunter sloop 1986 32,900 40 Hatteras convertible sportfish 1968 68,000 45 Morgan Catalina CC M45-27 1993 159,900 34 O’Day sloop 1984 34,000 39 Sea Ray Express 1989 80,000 45 Island Trader CC cutter ketch 1979 139,900 34 FinnGulf sloop 1983 38,500 36 American Marine trawler 1973 78,000 44 Jeanneau Sun Magic 1990 125,000 34 Hunter sloop 1983 31,000 35 Egg Harbor Golden Egg 1997 SOLD 43 Beneteau Oceanis 430 1989 115,000 34 C & C sloop 1978 40,000 34 Uniflite sedan sportfisher 1982 72,500 43 Irwin MkIII 1989 114,000 34 Tartan centerboard 1972 27,900 34 Mainship trawler 1982 TBA 43 Spindrift PH 1981 Pending 33 Hunter sloop 2004 88,765 34 CHB sedan trawler 1978 54,900 42 ‘Skip’ Johnson trimaran 1987 175,000 33 Newport sloop 1982 19,900 32 Blackfin Combi w/charter 1989 125,000 42 Whitby ketch 1975 140,000 32 Westsail cutter 1981 63,500 32 Uniflite sedan sportfisher 1977 14,900 41 Morgan OI 415 ketch 1979 69,900 32 Dreadnaught ketch 1980 Pending 29 Fountain sportfisher 1996 19,900 41 Ta Chiao CT ketch 1977 120,000 32 Morgan custom sloop 1979 37,500 21 Boston Whaler Outrage 2000 29,900

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43' D.M. CALLIS CLASSIC 1923 Cust. Express Cruiser, Man- 40' X-YACHTS X-119 SLOOP. Famous 39' FREYA, STRONG STEEL DOUBLE-ENDED darin. TEAK masterpiece. Famous from roaring '20s/on: Catalina, Danish builder, Racer-Cruiser one design by Neils CRUISER. Diesel, dink and outboard. New paint, 38' CLASSIC ENGLISH KETCH. Award winning beauty in Hollywood, etc. Now exquisitely & totally refit w/modern every- Jeppesen. Loaded with gear, radar, New Volvo solar, furling, RADAR, AP, cruise equipped, comfort- fine condition. Pitch pine over oak, copper riveted. Dsl, dodger, thing discretely incorporated & true to designer's original intent. Penta diesel in 2000 and MORE! Proven ocean win- able, well appointed. A world-class cruiser and new teak decks, RADAR, gorgeous interior & MORE! Designed by Exceedingly rare opportunity; AND she is fast! Ask $695,000 ner in Melbourne-Osaka Race. Asking $109,000 MORE! Asking $48,950 Reg Freeman, built 1936 by Wm King & Son. Ask $124,950

SAIL 62' TRUMPY Classic 1946 Ocean Cruising 32' BOWPICKER, aluminum. Commercial REDUCED 100' MEGA SLOOP Custom Offshore Perfor- Yacht. Gorgeous interior & super comfort- (herring) license...... 49,000 mance Cruiser. Comfort & luxury, spacious, able layout. Exterior refinish/restore due. 32' GRAND BANKS Trawler. Classic '70. sleeps 17, loaded and near new. Great Economical twin 4-71s ++. OFFERS ENCOUR- Dsl, dual helms, full electronics, TEAK decks, charter potential!!!...... Asking 975,000 AGED...... Asking 149,500 economical + MORE!...22,500/make offers 43' STEEL Custom Cutter. Built by Bechtel Corp. 62' ELCO 1929 CLASSIC Twin diesel, 31' MONTEREY BAY EXPRESS P/H Util- for Pan Am Airlines. An exquisite canoe-stern, beautiful yachting in the classic Gatsby ity, F/G, 1991. Twin 130 hp Yamahas, center cockpit gem. Just refit & BEAUTIFUL. style...... Ask 129,500 trailer, USCG-documented, commercial quality 35' DUFOUR. An exceptionally ship-shape and Aft S/R, wheel, breathtaking.....Ask 78,950 49' CLASSIC 1928 STEPHENS Raised Deck gem...... REDUCED to 29,950 Ask well-maintained vessel. Dsl, wheel, full 2-course 42' Sparkman & Stephens Performance Express Cruiser. Twin 671 dsls,much recent prof. 29' WELLCRAFT 2900 EXPRESS. Twin lifelines w/bow and stern pulpits, furling. Strong, Cruising Sloop. Diesel, dodger, F/G, many upgrading. Great opportuniity...24,950/offers screw (not outdrives). Super clean & nice! comfortable, roomy and well appointed. She's a very 40 SAMPSON C-Ghost Cutter, F/C, Mexico. Vet upgrades & new rig...... Asking 48,950 and ready to go again. Excellent cruiser. Diesel, 45' STEPHENS 1929 classic. Beautiful Bright red...... REDUCED! Asking 19,950 nice vessel and a spirited performer. Asking $37,950 40' TRIMARAN by Piver. Ketch, dsl, fast, nice, wheel, dodger, enclosed marine head, shower, Gatsby-era motoryacht waiting to trans- 28' CARVER. Dual steering stations. Unusu- clean. Insures as F/G...... Asking 33,900 port you back to the days of yacht- ally roomy for this size class, the Carvers galley, AP, GPS, + MORE! Very nice condition and a 38' INGRID Ketch by Atkins. Great extra STOUT ing in the grand style...... Try 75,000 are known for their good construction & GREAT VALUE! Asking $29,500/offers creature comforts. Nice boat with exquisite BLUE WATER CRUISER. Glass double-ender, refit 43' MATTHEWS, '65, diesel. A gem! restoration...... Asking 24,950 & upgraded, vane, diesel, furling, RADAR & Loaded and beautiful...... Asking 69,450 MORE!...... Ask 51,950 27' Farallon Pilothouse, '86. F/G, twin REDUCED 37' ISLANDER Sloop. Inboard, ever popular 42' GRAND BANKS Twl. Aft cabin, F/B, Onan, 5L V8s, fast and seaworthy. Just "Plastic Classic"...... Asking 18,950 twin dsls, radar. Excellent...... 121,000 detailed and very nice...... Asking 51,950 37' GULFSTAR Center Cockpit Slp. Dsl, dodger, 41' CHRIS CRAFT Const. Twins, aft S/R, 26' PACEMAKER, cabin cruise /V8, nice!...8,500 aft S/R & MORE. This VESSEL MUSTS BE SOLD bridge up and more. A good cruiser or liveaboard...... 13,950/offers 24' COUNTER-STERN Traditional Yacht NOW! REPO!...... Ask: 29,950/Make Offers Tender/Launch with Cuddy. Copper bottom. 34' FELLOWS & STEWART Ketch. 40' OWENS Tahitian. Good liveaboard in A BEAUTY. Yanmar diesel...... 12,950/obo 58' ALDEN BOOTHBAY MOTORSAILER center cockpit ketch. Dsl, genset, air/heat, new upholstery, 40' CHALLENGER Ketch. Gorgeous, Sparkling Perfor- Diesel...... Asking 19,500 Delta...... Asking 14,950 19' CHRIS CRAFT CONCEPT 119 Bowrider mance Cruiser in exellent condition. Dsl, furling, spinn., 33+' ROYAL HUISMAN ALUMINUM Cutter by 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, Alan Gurney: World class builder and designer. 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 Yanmar diesel, new standing rig, nav station, 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 $58,950 liferaft & MORE!...... Ask 38,500 31' PACIFIC SEACRAFT MARIAH cutter. Strong, F/G double-ender bluewater Y IN Classic Cruiser cruiser. Dsl, wheel, furl, dodger, radar T BU BARGA ++. Great, beautiful boat…Ask 68,950 GREA 30'+ STEEL SPRAY Replica by Bruce Roberts. This is a NEW BOAT, never launched. Joshua Slocum's famous Spray design w/diesel, spars, sails & more! Exterior looks ready to launch. Interior started, but not finished. AHOY BARGAIN HUNTERS!!! This looks like 65' CLASSIC, '31 MOTORYACHT BY WHEELER. a good one...... Asking only 14,900 16' beam, recent 40k hull refurb. She's ready for you to fin- 30' PT 30 Mk II 1/2-ton Britton Chance design. ish restoration. 3 dbl strms, pilothouse, twins, 3 heads, huge 5 berths, full headroom, solid F/G hull, furling, 34' DUFOUR sloop. Diesel, enclosed head and shower. 48' C&C salon, crew's quarters and more. $39,500/offers dsl, 3 headsails (135% & #4 gennies, 3/4 & 1.5 oz kites), spinn., main++...7,450 Full galley, spinnaker, nav. station, wheel steering. Beautiful, comfortable and immaculate BLUE WATER PERFOR- 30' SAGITTA Sloop. F/G, diesel, fine Danish TEAK and holly sole and more. Excellent performer with MANCE CRUISER with all the bells and whistles and a great double-ender...... Reduced...... Ask 14,950 quality construction and lots of room (6'6"+headroom). Sausalito berth. Ready to go to sea. Low hours 80 hp diesel. REDUCED 30' CATALINA Slp. Dsl, wheel, nice... 22,000 Asking $27,500/offers Wonderful interior and MORE. Asking $174,500 30' CAL Ctr. Dsl, furling, MORE!..Ask 11,950 29' pearson triton. Diesel, much refitting ise recently done, some left to do, very nice y to cru pocket cruiser...... 15,950/offers read 27' BALBOA Sloop. Diesel auxiliary, wheel, 50' TRUMPY raised pilothouse TRAWLER. Strong, standing headroom, 2-axle EZ-Loader trailer. comfortable, seakindly & economical. RADAR, AP, Detroit Lyle Hess design, GPS, VHF, extra clean & 671-N main, 2 heads, shower, tub, dbl & queen strms, full MORE!...... REDUCED! Asking 10,475 galley, lrg salon, dbl plank. Built by famous John Trumpy 27' CAL 2-27 Slp. Extra nice, I/B..Ask 5,750 Yard. Project boat. MUST SEE. $44,950/offers POWER 130' CAMCRAFT Passenger Ship. Certified for 33 passengers overnight. Booked for reduced! UNIQUE the season. Virtual turnkey: Money and opportunity, working PNW...... 2,200,000 39' SANTANA by Gary Mull & W.D. Schock. Great designer 22' ALUMINUM BUFFLEHEAD TUG by MacNaughton Assoc. 100' Steel HIGH ENDURANCE Adventure/ & builder. Exceptional cond. Perfectly set up for cruising. Dsl, radar, GPS, shower, private S/R, Zodiac & O/B, inverter, Charter Ship & Business in Panama. Successful & turn-key operation. Great op- Strong, seaworthy & comfortable. Wheel, dodger, radar, VHF, seaworthy & trailerable. Near new & excellent. Berthed in Vancouver, portunity! MOTIVATED!... 2,250,000/offers 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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