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"We sailed south with the '97 Baja Ha-Ha fl eet and never looked back," explains Bill Fleetwood of the Monterey- true for sailors looking for a crew posi- — and also some friends' experience — based Gulfstar 50 Blue Banana. "Now, tion — while there are plenty of com- that new crew hasn't been reliable, and 13 years later, we are still sailing. We've petent, big-hearted skippers out there, that people expected a free ride, then circled 3/4 of the globe, seen 40 coun- you occasionally come across a despi- would jump ashore as soon as the boat tries and, like the Energizer Bunny, we cable Captain Bligh. was tied up to the dock." To Jeffrey's So, with the summer sail- way of thinking, "Crew should help put ing season upon us, and the fall the boat away, stowing lines and sails, cruising season right around the and helping with a quick hose-down." corner, we thought we’d share a We agree, but while such long-standing few crew-fi nding and ride-fi nding tips that we’ve gleaned over the years, as well as some insights For many skippers, the fact from Latitude readers. that a crew candidate has Promote Clear Expectations only limited experience is — Ideally, the process of taking on crew should be a win-win not a deal breaker. situation for everyone. That is, everyone should go away feeling positive about the experience, traditions may be engrained in many of rather than either the captain us, newbies sometimes need seemingly or crew feeling that they’ve been obvious elements of boating etiquette misled, taken advantage of, or spelled out for them — i.e. "Please don't otherwise abused. If you hope jump on my brand new Lexan hatch- to achieve that goal, our recom- es!" mendation is to strive for clear communications right from the get-go, so that everyone has realistic expectations. For anything longer than a daysail, skippers need to be crys- BLUE BANANA tal clear about what they will ex- With a little luck, a Crew List connection can pect from their crew, long before casting lead to grand adventures. Just ask Bill and off the docklines: Sam Fleetwood. • How will watches be organized? just keep going and going and going!" • Other than watchstanding, what Because Bill met his wife Sam boat chores will crew be responsible through Latitude's Crew List, we consider for? (Navigation, cooking, cleaning?) the Fleetwoods to be the ultimate poster • Will crew be expected to contribute children for our long-established crew- to provisioning expenses and other trip fi nding service, which — like similar costs? If so, how much and when? services around the world — has suc- • What ‘personal space’ will crew- cessfully brought together thousands members have? (Will they be assigned of skippers-in-need with eager crew pipe berths, a private cabin, or be ex- members for every type of sailing you pected to hot-bunk?) can think of, from low-key daysailing to • What’s the deal with showering? hardcore transatlantic ocean racing. In • What are the rules about alcohol? some cases, a casual sail on the Bay has • What sort of communications, nav led to the fulfi llment of world cruising and safetly gear is aboard — and func- dreams that neither skipper nor crew tioning? (Our reports in Sightings about initially imagined. the sail training cutter Columbia illus- We can certainly appreciate the sense trate why this one's important.) of self-reliance that comes with solo or Even if you're only looking to recruit short-handed sailing. But more often crew for daysails on the Bay, it's smart than not, our attitude toward bringing to let your crew know what you will ex- along extra crew is: “The more the mer- pect from them and what they should rier!” It just seems to be a whole lot more expect from you — right down to the fun and relaxing that way, assuming you small stuff, like who's responsible for select new crew members carefully. bringing the sandwiches and beer. That said, we know from experience Jeffrey Kirk has used Latitude's Crew that fi nding ideal crew members — es- List for the past 15 years, both to fi nd pecially for long-haul offshore trips — crew and to fi nd rides. "In the past few

can be a tricky business. The same is years," he says, "it's been our experience CHARMEL

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seamanship skills along the way. Likewise, potential crew should be Be Honest — As with any successful licensed professional skipper to come honest about their abilities. For many relationship, it's essential that captains along. He/she will insure that you'll skippers, the fact that a crew candi- and crew members be honest with each reach your destination safely, while date has only limited experience is other, or the mood on board can dete- helping you fi ne-tune your sailing and not a deal breaker. A crewperson's at- riorate quickly. First and foremost, captains (or boat owners) need to be honest with themselves and their crew about their own sailing abilities. If, as captain, you mis- represent your prowess, or lack thereof, doing so will invariably backfi re on you — possibly by inspiring your crew to jump ship at the earliest opportunity. If your skills and experience are a bit shaky, say, for making the 500-mile run from the Bay to San Diego, instead of trying to make up for your shortcom- ings by taking on more experienced crew, you'd probably be wiser to hire a Below: Trish Gilbert (second from right) and the 'CharMel' crew greet the ARC Rally race committee as they cross the fi nish line. Right: Mark and Sandi Joiner (far right) still have happy memories of goofi ng around with new friends

during the 2000 Baja Ha-Ha rally. / ANDY LATITUDE

titude is often much more important. Mike Joyce, skipper of the Catalina 36 MK II Interlude recruited at least three crew from Latitude's Crew List for last year's Ha-Ha. As he says, "Some may fi nd it interesting that sailing skills and experience were not high on the list of required skills. Those can be learned on the trip." Instead, his focus was on fi nding fun-loving crew with upbeat at- titudes, and by all accounts he put together a great crew. "We were packed tight, six deep on a Catalina 36. We'd never sailed together, and we had one of the best times you could have on a boat for two incredible weeks." If a skipper or potential crew member has serious medical issues, and/or is taking prescription medications, that info should be shared up front. Espe- cially for offshore trips, we don't think a captain would be out of line to ask crew (of any age) to produce a note or a standard physical from their doctor showing that they are fi t enough for strenu- ous physical activity. Conversely, crew shouldn't feel intimidated about asking health-related questions of the skipper. One of the most delicate issues in signing on as crew — especially for women — is trying to assess whether

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a skipper is simply looking for an able- bodied watchstander or a bunkmate. So if you're absolutely not interested in ro- past skippers or crew members. (If do- into 'staying on the same page' once we mance, be sure to make that abundant- ing this seems awkward to you, just say got underway. ly clear from the start. Bill Fleetwood of you've had a bad experience in the past Blue Banana, tells us that to this day and are a little gun-shy.) his wife Sam insists "she was not look- In the case of Interlude's memorable L atitude's Crew List isn't the ing for a man" when they met. He, on '09 Ha-Ha crew, Mike Joyce explains, only useful crew source out there, but the other hand, was defi nitely open to for longer than we can remember, it's fi nding a lovely lady to go sailing with helped sailors connect for all sorts of him, as he was "between engagements" "The biggest lesson I on-the-water adventures. at the time. "When you requested readers’ expe- Facilitating romantic hook-ups has learned about fi nding rides riences with the Crew List, I felt I had never been the intention of our online is the importance of avoid- to respond," writes boating writer Mark Crew List or biannual Crew List Parties, Joiner, "as there have been soooo many but hey, it happens. We're pretty sure ing desperation." great ones over so many years! the Fleetwood's romance isn't the fi rst "My fi rst Crew List Party — now de- Crew List relationship that resulted in cades ago — was at the Encinal Yacht tying a nuptial knot. "The crew decisions were made early Club, and I wound up with a notebook enough for us to get to know one an- full of skippers’ phone numbers and boat Get to Know Each Other — We'd other even though we were scattered Below: At the start of last year's Ha-Ha, the fun- estimate that roughly half the couples from the Bay Area to D.C to Seattle. We loving spirit of 'Interlude's (Where's Waldo?) who do the 750-mile Baja Ha-Ha and emailed constantly on menus, values, crew was obvious. Right: At the event's Cabo the 3,000-mile Pacifi c Puddle Jump ral- good and bad jokes, equipment lists. . . beach party, crewmates Ben and Emily were lies do not take additional crew, even You name it, we discussed it. That focus audience favorites during the notorious 'From though they must know that they'd on 'getting on the same page' morphed Here to Eternity' kissing contest. be a lot less physically exhausted — and possibly have more fun — if they brought along a few extra bodies. We strongly suspect that in many cases the reason is that they're afraid they'll end up with some know-it-all nut cases or high-maintenance prima donnas who will be more trouble than their worth, even if they do have stellar sailing resumes. But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether interviewing crew candidates for a trip to the Delta or an ocean crossing, smart 'recruiters' take the time to get to know potential inductees before offering them a berth. Ideally, of course, you'll want to go out for a sail or two with potential crew so you can assess their seamanship skills as well as their personality traits. But if that's impractical, fi nd other social settings — a restaurant rendezvous, a ball game, a picnic — where you can get to know each other in low-stress surroundings. As with meeting a blind date, if the chemistry just isn't there, you simply go your separate ways. And it's not just skippers who should push for such exchanges. If, as a potential crew member, you're going take time off work and spend your hard- earned cash on new gear and plane tickets, you'll want to be sure you're not signing on with a stumble-down drunk, axe murderer or obsessive-compulsive neat-freak who will take the fun out of the trip. Whether you're looking for crew or for a ride, we don't think it's

unreasonable to ask for references from / ANDY LATITUDE

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experience using the Crew List, as well as walking the marina docks to connect names. And as I recall, I went out for the and saw a look of frozen horror on the with boats heading south," he says. fi rst time the very next day." skipper’s face. I shouted 'Let go of the "The biggest lesson I learned about He was a neophyte back then, but his tiller!' He came to, let the tiller go and fi nding rides is the importance of avoid- skills quickly improved as his gung-ho the boat righted herself. I took over and ing desperation. It's a fi ne line to play be- attitude landed him all sorts of rides — picked up the foredeck crew, which was tween hopping on any old boat heading not all of them completely successful. my one and only real (wo)man overboard your way and being picky and waiting for "One particularly entertaining early ride to date, thank God. Of course, this all the perfect boat to come along. Because was on a Merit 25 on a windy day in The happened directly in front of the big that perfect ride is rare. Slot. We were fl ying the spinny in big picture windows at the St. Francis YC "But what I experienced is that there winds. Suddenly — inexplicably — the about cocktail time." is always another boat — in the next slip, skipper put the helm hard over and the Predictably, as Mark's skills improved in the next marina, arriving the next day. boat accidentally jibed, throwing the the quality of his rides improved. In '94, If your instincts tell you to say no to an foredeck into the drink and putting the for example, he got a ride aboard PJ and offer, say no. Literally, be honest and boat on its ear. I was working trim at the Kathy Panzl's Cavalier 39 Jolly Mon for don't leave people hanging. front of the cockpit when I looked back the very fi rst Baja Ha-Ha rally. "What a "Use your skills — be they expert sailing skills, cooking skills, conversation skills, or just personality skills. They´re all valid and worthwhile attributes that add to your qualifi cations as a positively contributing crewmember. Happy skippers talk to other skippers and are often helpful in fi nding you the next ride." When we last heard from Ben a few months ago, he was headed across the Pacifi c to French Polynesia aboard a big, fancy yacht. "When my boyfriend and I split up in '05," explains Trish Gilbert, "I im- CREW TIPS FOR RACERS How to get and keep a crew spot: • Do not exaggerate your abilities or experience. When you're found out, you'll probably LATITUDE / ANDY LATITUDE alienate yourself. (Riding the rail on an SC50 blast! I had done some ocean sailing by during one regatta does not make you an experi- this point, but this was becoming ad- enced sled racer.) dictive. I remember one night being on • When talking to owners, be realistic about watch and calling the others up into the how much time you can commit to their program. cockpit as there were about 200 dolphins • Don't be a fl ake. If you can't make a race, let in our wake kicking up the phospho- the owner know as far in advance as possible. rescence like some psychedelic video. • Show up in time to help set up the boat and Simply amazing. We all started spontane- stay afterwards to help clean up and stow. ously singing the Buffett song — which • Offer to help with deliveries. was the boat’s namesake — about the • Ask if there's anything extra you can do to dolphins and the Jolly Mon." help. The expense and energy involved with run- Sometime later, Mark found himself in ning a racing program is considerable, and most peope who are capable of doing so already have Angel Island's Ayala Cove rafted up to a demands on their time. So do whatever you can group from Club Nautique in Alameda. to make it easier on them. "To make a long story short, I met the school's director, and soon became a How skippers can keep good crew: cruising instructor at the club." Several • Don't be a 'screamer' no matter how frus- months after that, he met his wife Sandi trated you get. in one of his classes. "So indirectly the • Be as prepared as you can be. Crew List is even responsible for my • Have realistic expectations about results marriage." Sometime after doing the based on the amount of preparation you and your crew have put in. 2000 Ha-Ha aboard their own S&S 40, • Don't hold crew accountable for mistakes Ku’uipo, they moved to Maui, where that could have been prevented by practicing or they're now raising two kids — "and still better planning. sailing whenever we can." • Respect the fact that your crew's time com- Young Ben Lee was one of the lucky mitment to your program can be just as signifi - sailors who got invited to join Interlude cant as yours. on last year's Ha-Ha. Afterward, he was • Allow crew who show interest to take a turn determined to keep going. "I had a great at the helm, if only before and after races.

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mediately signed up with the Crew List. It's also a myth that every boatless I had intended to get on the daysailing dolphins and a large pod of whales; sailor looking for a ride is a sponger list, but somehow — perhaps though my 0300 watch with the Milky Way above who's eager to take advantage of boat own mistake — I was listed on the cruis- and the bio-luminescent life in the sail- owners. In our experience, often the ing list. Within days, I received a couple crews that seem to be having the most of calls from skippers who needed crew fun are made up of sailors from diverse for sailing to places like Europe or the "Our crossing was one of backgrounds and skill levels, each of Galapagos." whom adds his or her own set of talents The third call came from Tom Miller, the best experiences to the mix. who was buying a new boat in Mallorca, of my life." — latitude/andy Spain, a Bavaria 46 named CharMel. He was planning to bring it to the Pacifi c in If you're not familiar with our Crew a series of legs, including the '06 ARC boat's wake; the midway party; catching List, we encourage you to check it out Rally. "Now this was something that I a 6-foot blue marlin; and fi nally seeing at www.latitude38.com/crewlist/crew. found quite intriguing," recalls Trish. the lush green foliage of our landfall after html. Because it's online and available They met in person at the Strictly Sail 21 days at sea. Thank you for your Crew 24/7, listings in a broad range of catego- Pacifi c boat show that year, then worked List!" ries are constantly updated. together over the next few months pro- And if you're already a Crew List user, curing boat gear which was shipped to we'd love to hear your suggestions for Europe. There's been a longtime perception making the system more useful to you. "I met the boat and the rest of the crew that access to sailing is diffi cult — un- As always, our goal is simply to facilitate for the fi rst time on a Thursday evening less, of course, you own your own boat. fun on the water by connecting would-be (Thanksgiving, here) in the Canary Is- We say that's a myth. If you have basic crew members with skippers-in-need. lands and spent two days provisioning sailing skills and an upbeat attitude, Mark your calendars: Our next Crew before the start of the ARC on Sunday there are all sorts of skippers out there List Party — which is focused on Mexico at noon. who may have a crew spot for you for cruising — will be held September 8 at "Our crossing was one of the best everything from daysailing to world voy- Alameda's Encinal YC, 6 - 9 p.m. See you experiences of my life: sailing among aging. there!

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How far would you sail for the privilege of swimming with giant manta rays in the wild? Not only did Louis and Laura fi nd Last December the promise of com- giant mantas, as advertised, that mea- muning with such wondrous creatures sured 15 to 20 feet across, but during their 12-day stay they also swam in close proximity to turtles, schools of huge pe- lagic fi sh, and several species of sharks. All in all, their off-the-beaten-track Cabo San Lucas adventure proved to be one of the most memorable highlights of the three years Puerto they've spent cruising Mexico aboard Vallarta their Beneteau First 42s7 Cirque. That doesn't surprise us. According to avid divers Scott and Cindy Stolnitz San Benedicto Roca of the Switch 51 Beach House, the Partida four-island archipelago often appears Socorro on lists of the world's top 10 dive sites. And Scott, who's scuba dived all over the Clarion Revillagigedo Archipelago world, places the nearly unpronounceable Revillagigedos (ray-vee-ah-he-hay- dos) on his personal 'top three' list. CIRQUE The good news for adventurous sailors When Louis and Laura headed south in '07 they is that, although these craggy volcanic planned to cruise for only a few months. But anomalies were once strictly off limits, they're having too much fun to do go home. these days the Mexican government inspired Louis Kruk, his wife Laura actually encourages cruisers to visit Willerton, and three additional crew to them. The idea is that the additional eyes sail 240 miles offshore from Cabo San and ears of sailors will help the Navy Lucas to the Revillagigedo Islands. This protect the area's delicate ecosystem remote Mexican archipelago has been from poachers and commercial fi shing designated as a protected Biosphere operations. Years ago, there were great Reserve since the mid-'90s, and is often slaughters of both mantas and sharks referred to by both scientists and sailors here — some of which were caught on as Mexico's Galapagos. fi lm. When the wind kicked up, pumice from these powdery hills launched into the water and worked its way into pumps aboard 'Cirque'. "S eeing the giant mantas was definitely the biggest thrill of the trip," says Louis. "You can go out swimming not far shape. Then they'll come over and inter- from one of the San Bene- act with you in a playful manner." dicto anchorages and there During their stay, the Cirque crew will be six or eight of them had a great time snorkeling and diving around, peacefully feeding. on the pinnacles, or 'bommies', that lie They don't pay any attention near anchorages on the main islands to the fact that you're there." of San Benedicto and Socorro. But ac- He explains that they feed cording to Chuck Houlihan and Linda via twin funnel-like cones on Edeiken — who spent a total of nearly 12 their heads — called cephalic weeks in the islands during the past two fi ns — which scoop up large winters aboard their Allied 39 Jacaranda quantities of zooplankton — in order to access the best diving that and krill. "If they've gone these islands have to offer, you need an through a big concentration extraordinary amount of ground tackle. of nutrients, they'll perform "We sat at Socorro's Punta Tosca for 2 spectacular backfl ips two or 1/2 weeks anchored in 105 feet of water," three times in a row to get recalls Chuck. Unfortunately, Cirque themselves back into the just wasn't set up for anchoring at such heart of the food source." depths. Mantas are black on top, but as they fl ip, their snow-white underbellies are revealed. Despite the allure of the mantas, "When they're not feeding," a visit to these islands is clearly not for Louis adds, "they twist their everyone. Not only is it a long sail out there — Cirque logged 350 miles on her

CIRQUE cephalic ﬁ ns into a corkscrew MEXICO'S GALAPAGOS

of peas." Since only her diesel's intake was equipped with a strainer, Louis and his crew ended up having to service every other saltwater pump on the boat. "Wow! What a project to disassemble all the galley cabinetry so we could get to the saltwater pump under the sink!"

Despite these challenges, though, adventurous sailors generally rave about these unique isles. A visit to San Benedicto is reminiscent of some of Ec- uador's Galapagos Islands, in that one side was completely reformed when the Bárcena volcano erupted violently in 1952. Sailors refer to the rough fi ngers of solidifi ed lava that jut out into the sea as the Lava Delta. Well-protected grot- toes there provide a favorite anchorage (about 50-feet deep) that's punctuated by lava pinnacles. Chuck and Linda spent a full three weeks there last year: "Mantas would swim by the boat almost every day. . . We were able to ride them and rub their bellies." Just to the east of the anchorage, Chuck explains, is a place he and Linda call Turtle Point, where they spotted turtles "almost every time" they dove there. About a hundred yards from the anchorage lie a cluster of bommies that rise to 25 feet beneath the surface. On a calm day, you can dinghy out to them, drop a hook and snorkel to your heart's content in an aquatic wonderland of fi sh and rays. Socorro lies 32 miles to the south. Upon arrival all boats must check in with CARLOS EYLES the Navy base at Navy Cove via VHF. Ex- Reminiscent of the tail light fi ns on a late-'50s As Louis and Laura found out, semi- pect to be boarded by friendly but serious convertible, two dedicated remoras cling to the protected anchorages can quickly turn to soldiers who will check your paperwork back of a majestic giant manta. lee shores when the wind clocks around. and possibly your freezer also — evidence return leg to Barra de Navidad — but "We had several peaceful nights, but out of fi shing will land you in big trouble. you're not allowed to step ashore any- there you defi nitely won't fi nd fl at-calm At San Benedicto's Lava Delta, you can see the where in the archipelago, and must be anchorages such as Tenacatita and Cha- craggy remains of a lava fl ow in the foreground, totally self-suffi cient during your visit. mela." (Both are popular cruiser haunts with a mountain of pumice in the distance. Apart from the Naval bases at Socorro on the mainland.) and Clarion, the islands are completely Another potential uninhabited, so there's no possibility annoyance comes of procuring food, fuel, water or other from the volcanic supplies. And while several anchorages pumice that erodes do offer good holding in at least partially into the sea and can sandy bottoms — Binner's on Socorro become suspended being the best — all are subject to wrap- in the water of some around surge action which can make anchorages. "Some of even the best-protected anchorages rolly the pumice is posi- at times. tively buoyant, and "You'll feel like you're out on the edge," some is neutrally writes Chuck in his excellent mini-guide buoyant," explains (downloadable from the Southbound Louis. "As a result, Group site at www.yahoo.com). "There all the saltwater in- are no totally secure anchorages, and takes on Cirque were you may have to run to sea if the weather pulling in floating changes." gravel about the size CIRQUE THE UNPRONOUNCEABLE ARCHIPELAGO —

Nearby, the sandy bottom and rela- In addition to paperwork for the boat, tively shallow depth (35 to 50 feet) of every person in your crew will need to get the well-protected Binners cove make a Mexican National Park Passport ($25 at it a sailors' favorite, especially in rough many Mexican marina offi ces) in advance weather. It was here during Louis and of departure. Laura's trip that conditions were fi nally calm enough to have a dinner party with sailor's from neighboring boats. Although gentle mantas have been Several more anchorages that offer studied by both scientists and laymen prime diving attractions lie to the west, for decades, these curious creatures are including The Aquarium and Punta still only minimally understood. It's been Tosca, which is renowned among natu- theorized that they live roughly 30 years ralists as a humpback whale nursery. and may not reach sexual maturity until "The diving at Punta Tosca was terrifi c," around age 10, at which time they bear writes Chuck. While free diving in a a single live pup. And it's fascinating to shallow cove along the west side they learn that while they often skim the sur- saw "great fi sh, turtles, lobster and even face during the day, research has shown some sharks." According to Scott Stol- that they may scour the bottom at night, nitz, seven species of sharks are endemic hundreds of feet below the surface. to the area. Before setting out, everyone aboard must obtain As we all know, government policies Because these islands are so revered, a National Park Passport, which is good for can change as unexpectedly as a wind entry to facilities throughout the country. you won't be surprised to learn that you shift. So if you're an adventure-hungry have to jump through a few hoops to get the Southbound Group at www.yahoo. sailor with an affi nity for Mother Nature's permission to visit them on your own com), complying with the various layers wilder places, perhaps you should con- boat. But securing a permit is essentially of bureaucracy is relatively painless. It sider an expedition to the 'unpronounce- free, and by following the step-by-step can take several weeks to receive your able archipelago' while the offer is still guidance of Chuck and Linda's online completed documents, but you may on the table. Who knows, we might see guide, plus a tip sheet produced by begin the process far in advance of your you out there ourselves. Scott and Cindy (also downloadable via stated departure dates. — latitude/andy

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Cliched as the saying is, variety really is the spice of life. A study by Italian researchers proved that even monkeys prefer to choose from a buffet of foods than to get their favorite food for every meal. So why do we humans so often fi nd ourselves in a 'rut'? Our ruts aren't limited to food, though; we tend to return to the same vacation spots year after year. While the familiar is comfortable, little gets the blood pumping faster than stepping into the unknown. So we hum- bly suggest making this the year you try something new: cruising the California Delta. "But my family sails to the Delta every year," you may say. Okay, but do you fi nd yourself following the same itiner- ary each time? Day 1: Antioch Marina; Day 2: Franks Tract; Day 3: Georgiana Slough; and so on. Or maybe you prefer to fi nd a quiet spot and simply chill for a week. Whatever your modus operandi, pull out your trusty Delta chartbook and the ratty old copy of Hal Schell's quintes- sential tome Dawdling on the Delta, and plot an entirely new course for your Delta cruise. Keep in mind that many of the charted LATITUDE / LADONNA LATITUDE depths of the less-traveled sloughs are older than your parents, and out-of-print guidebooks might suggest anchorages When to Leave day, then pull back out when the bugs that are no longer viable options. For Season-wise, summer is hands-down show up for dinner. Anchoring parallel example, over the years, silting has made the most popular time to explore the to shore is an option for narrow sloughs, it all but im- Delta. Trading in the Bay's fog and biting but is considered a faux pas in crowded possible for winds, sailors enjoy warm breezes, fresh anchorages. keelboats to water dips and the decision of which Another thing to keep in mind is that access The swimsuit to wear that day. Late spring the water in many anchorages can be- Meadows — and early fall trips can afford sailors come alarmingly thin. It's not unusual to t h e f a b l e d similar — if slightly cooler — weather have single digits under your keel. But a n c h o r a g e without the raucous crowds. Winter don't worry; if you run aground, you'll nestled off cruising isn't recommended due to the be in good company — most Delta rats S n o d g r a s s risk of debris-laden storm run-off from do it every now and again. If you've fol- S l o u g h — the Sierra. lowed the number one while a form Tide-wise, leaving SURF THE DELTA rule for cruising the of invasive the Bay at low slack will Delta — always move Delta Doo Dah g r a s s h a s carry you quickly and on a rising tide — you'll www.deltadoodah.com Five Fingers used to be m a d e F i v e easily up-Delta. fl oat free soon enough. fi lled to capacity on the Delta Chamber of Commerce Fingers an- www.CaliforniaDelta.org Now for the where. weekends. Now it's fi lled chorage — Where to Go Just about any spot with an invasive grass. Discover the Delta Foundation fi ve symmet- Before learning www.discoverthedelta.com that's out of the chan- rical cuts in a tule island that lies be- where to anchor, it's California Dept. of Fish & Game nel — and that can ac- tween Connection Slough and Columbia essential to know how www.dfg.ca.gov commodate your draft Cut — totally impassable. But with more to anchor. Stern an- at low tide — is a good than 1,000 miles of navigable waterways, choring is usually a must in the Delta, as spot to anchor. But here the Delta is still ripe for discovery. most rivers and sloughs are too narrow are a few of the more popular stops: to allow swinging freely on a bow anchor. • Middle Slough — Situated directly Here's the 411: Find a tree, piling or big across from Pittsburg off New York If you're new to the charms of the stump on shore. Motor slowly toward Slough, this quiet cut offers room for Delta, planning your cruise can be in- your objet du désir while dropping the dozens of boats. timidating. When to leave, where to go, stern anchor and paying out the rode. • Decker Island — Conveniently lo- what to bring are all questions that can Depending on your draft, you may have cated where Three Mile Slough meets the leave a rookie reluctant to set off on a to hop in the dinghy to take the bow Sacramento River, the anchorage tucked new adventure, so we've compiled some line to shore. Most folks pull the boat behind Decker Island offers an excellent of the answers: close-in for easy shore access during the respite from the chop of the river.

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Anchoring in Potato Slough can really get your heart racing when you see single digits on pact 'panels' can charge the iPods, your depthsounder. Luckily, the Delta is full of iPhones and iPads. soft, sticky mud so groundings are gentle. pen to actually fi nd people aboard, you'll • Sunscreen, the higher the SPF the also generally fi nd them to be friendly better — and don't forget a couple tubes and helpful in fi nding you a spot. of 15+ SPF lip balm. • Broken Rudder Slough — 'Discov- • Bug spray, netting and swatters. ered' during the inaugural Delta Doo • Lots of hot weather clothes — shorts, Dah last summer, this cut on the east bathing suits, side of Little Mandeville Island was home tank tops — but to several boats and could have easily don't forget a held a dozen more. Entering the cut was light jacket and a breathtaking affair as depthsounders a pair of pants read in the negative, but that appears to for the odd cool have been the result of thick grass. evening. • Franks Tract — Once a working • Wide-brim farm, this fl ooded tract is now a state hats, and lots recreation area. Though it's deep enough of 'em. for dinghies, keelboats should stick to • Good qual- the deeper channels around the edges. ity but reason- • Marinas — When you've simply had a b l y p r i c e d RUBEN GABRIEL enough 'camping out' and are longing sunglasses. for a real shower, you'll have no trouble Why? Because, Don't forget your fi shing gear — and license! fi nding a marina wherever you want to with all the time go. Just about every Delta marina is you'll spend in the water, you won't be listed on Franko's Map too bummed out when you sacrifi ce your of the California Delta shades to the river gods. — just be sure to call • Windscoops. Need we say more? in advance not only to • Boat shade. Anything from the ubiq- make sure they have uitous blue tarp to a custom-made deck room at their docks awning. You'll live under it. but also to check their • Water toys — inner tubes, air mat- • Steamboat depth. tresses, surfboards, and water cannons Slough — Rel- There are, of can really make the trip memorable. a t i v e l y w i d e , course, so many other • A hammock, comfy boat cushions Steamboat will places to anchor in and a stack of beach towels for reading take you from the Delta that try- your favorite guilty pleasure. the Sacramento ing to list them all • A digital camera. Set the photo qual- to the Old Sac- would fill an entire ity and size to their highest settings for issue of Latitude 38. ramento in style, Most of the drawbridges are tended during especially if you All it takes to 'dis- the day, and an opening can be requested on stop by the fa- cover' your own new VHF 9 or by sounding one long and one short mous Grand favorite spot is a good blast on your horn. A few require at least Island Mansion depthsounder, a chart 24 hours notice for an opening. To make an and a healthy sense of for their Sun- / JOHN A. LATITUDE appointment, call Caltrans at (707) 374-2134 day champagne adventure. A dinghy not only provides a fun ride, it'll or Station Rio Vista at (707) 374-2871. Most brunch. also help you tie to shore. Bay Area tidebooks have drawbridge info, as • Georgiana What to Bring do Franko's Map of the California Delta and Slough — This verdant and meandering Vacations are about having fun — Hal Schell's Delta Map and Guide. waterway starts at the historic towns of whatever your Locke and Walnut Grove, with the latter pleasure — so offering a public dock free for day use customize your (fees are charged to stay overnight). An- list as you see choring is doable, but you'll likely have to fit. But don't lie parallel to shore to leave the channel l e a v e h o m e open. without these LATITUDE / JOHN A. LATITUDE • Mandeville Tip — Barron Hilton's Delta staples: legacy continues with his annual 4th of • Inflatable July Fireworks Spectacular. Get there dinghy, sail- early — as in, a week early — to stake ing dinghy, or your claim. kayak. • Potato Slough — This popular • A small so- slough's three "bedrooms" might seem lar panel will fi lled to capacity during the height of keep the house summer, but many of the boats are sim- bank topped ply used as weekend cottages. If you hap- up, while com- CRUISING THE DELTA

WHAT'S DOIN' IN THE DELTA Check out www.californiadelta.org for more on Delta events throughout the year. Fourth of July Fireworks and Doin's and silent auctions, and live music. Held at • Antioch — The Fireworks Spectacular from either an offshore barge near the water- Windmill Cove Resort and Marina in Stockton, barge moves down the San Joaquin River from front, or from shoreside. Info, (925) 432-7301. 1-4 p.m. Info, www.tasteofthedelta.com. downtown Antioch to the Antioch Marina. Don't • Suisun City — A signature family event • July 24-25 — On your way up to or back miss the hometown parade, classic car show, with great food, rock climbing, pony rides, arts from the Delta, stop by the Benicia Fine Art, Wine and other entertainment. Info, (925) 757-1800. & crafts, free live music, and 'Sky Concert' and Jazz Festival. Info, (707) 745-9791. • Benicia — Picnic in the Park with food and fi reworks over the harbor, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.. • July 25 — Courtland Pear Fair. If you like live music, 12-7 p.m., ending with a fi reworks Info, www.visitsuisuncity.com. pears, you'll love all the pear-oriented food & display. Info, (707) 745-9791. Other Doin's to Mark On Your Calendar drink. Info, www.pearfair.com. • Lodi — Start the day with a pancake • June 5 — Al the Wop's Annual Chili Cook- • Aug. 7 — Petaluma Music Festival. Spend breakfast, move on to an Americana festival, Off in Locke. Chili and beer seem strangely at the day enjoying music and fi ne beer and wine. and end the day with a fi reworks spectacular home in this tiny historic Chinese town. Starts Info, www.petalumamusicfestival.org. at Lodi Lake. Info, www.visitlodi.com. at 11 a.m. Info, www.locketown.com. • Sept. 16-19 — Lodi Grape Festival & Har- • Mandeville Tip — The massive Hilton Fire- • June 20-Aug. 29 — Suisun City's Sunday vest Fair. Celebrate everything grape as they've works Extravaganza is now staged in honor of Waterfront Jazz Series. Concerts from 3-6 p.m. done since 1907. Info, www.grapefestival. Barron Hilton, who passed away in 2004. This every Sunday on the Harbor Plaza. Info, (707) com. popular show attracts over 5,000 boats and is 421-7309 or www.visitsuisuncity.com. • Sept. 18 — Delta Blues Festival, 12-7:30 the largest boat-in event in the Delta. • July 17 — Taste of the Delta. Wine and p.m. on the Antioch waterfront, free. Great boat- • Pittsburg — Fireworks are usually shot food from Delta restaurants and wineries, live in venue! Info, www.deltabluesfestival.net. the best results. ing. A license is just $41 (plus $6 for the • Fishing license and gear. Nothing Bay/Delta stamp) while the fi ne for get- Now you have no excuse not to tops off a great day better than dinner ting caught poaching is $760. spend some time this summer exploring you caught yourself. Striped bass, stur- • Foul weather gear. The beat back new and exciting cruising destinations geon, catfi sh, crawdads, steelhead and through San Pablo Bay can be a real in the California Delta. Even a monkey crappie can be snagged upriver. Whatever corker. It's the price we pay for such a could do it. you do, don't take your chances poach- relaxing vacation. — latitude/ladonna

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Our recent experience 'convoying' through the Gulf of Aden's famous Pirate Alley turned out to be one of the most the American boats in our group went occur, but quickly realize that we have diffi cult passages we've made since we something like this: a tough job — one of the most diffi cult left Sausalito 3 1/2 years ago aboard Delta 4: "Delta Force leader this is in the convoy — because we are in the our Pacifi c Seacraft 40 DreamKeeper — Delta 4." middle of the convoy and need to moni- not so much because of the pirates, but "Go ahead Delta 4," my husband Gar tor all three other groups, as well as our because of the challenges of traveling answers. own. "How do you want our ranks?" At 0013 a large wooden dhow fi shing "It would be great if everyone boat cruises quickly through our convoy, IRAQ IRAN could tighten up once people get uncomfortably close. As they pass I can sorted with their sails," Gar ad- smell the stink of animals on the wind. vises. As you can imagine, five It's a bit eerie out here: no wind, the sea boats turning into the wind to raise is almost refl ective, the sky shimmering SAUDI sails in tight quarters is quite a silver and a light peach sun hangs above ARABIA The Red Sea challenge. us. Our British friends with the fuel issue Delta 4: "Can I call you Chuck reconnect with us at sunrise. Norris?" Everyone listening to us must be OMAN Gar: "If you must." chuckling. Delta 4 and Delta 5 are at it This is only the beginning, but again, as they have been since arriving at YEMEN • Salalah we can tell we'll have some quality Salalah. As luck would have it, they got quotes by the end of the fi ve-day placed next to each other in the convoy. trip. We've just started and some Being the Delta group leader, we often • Aden of the other boats are already an- have to intervene as they bicker over noyed with the American chatter their speed and position. I think it might coming mostly from the Delta be a game for them now, because they're within a large convoy of cruisers. Group. We are supposed to maintain more amiable this morning. This year many boats have transited radio silence, which is clearly going to This afternoon Gar gives the fleet Pirate Alley from Salalah, Oman, to Aden, be a challenge. something to talk about. We are being Yemen. Some of them went alone, while Our convoy plan is to travel within pinched on both sides by both the Bravo others traveled in small convoys of 3 to about a half mile from each of the big and Charlie groups. Talking through it 7 boats. There were two large convoys groups during daylight, with a mile of on the radio with the group we try to of 20 or more boats. We were part of the separation at night. Initially, there is no problem solve so we can slip back in. second one, consisting of 20 boats. As far wind and glassy seas so staying in for- as we know via the coconut telegraph, mations isn't too diffi cult. It is really hot. all who attempted the 600-mile transit We sail through a huge pod of dolphins made it through safely this season. at around 1300 hours and later motor We made the choice to be part of a through a big pod of pilot whales. Their large convoy because of the added sup- fi ns are huge as they slice though the port and possible truth to the notion of water. "safety in numbers," and also to ease the When their outboards stop working fears of our worried families and friends. only hours out of Salalah harbor, our In addition, the Coalition Forces that friends — a group of young Brits on a patrol these waters were highly support- small catamaran called Bravo 3 — have ive of our strategy and offered to closely to return to port to exchange 740 liters monitor our group as we traveled. of fuel because they discover it is diesel. We had never participated in a rally The whole convoy agrees to slow down at before, as we prefer to be off exploring night so they can catch up by morning. and passage-making on our own. But Day 2; Distance to Aden: 475 miles looking back, even with all the drama, The VHF crackles to life again. "Delta challenges, and frustrations, we're still 1 this is Delta 5, I think you are in danger happy we did it. And now we have an- of being overtaken by your group." other good story to tell. It's 0513 and still dark. We run only Day 1, March 4; Distance to Aden, Ye- with deck lights aft and stern, no mast men: 569 miles lights, to avoid being seen at long dis- The radio crackles: "Delta 1, this is tances. I can see green and white, and Alpha 1, what's your ETD?" red and white lights coming directly up We were designated Delta 1, leaders our stern. It's tricky. We're supposed of the Delta group, which was at the to stay .5 miles behind Alpha 1, the back of the pack. We left under cloudy lead group, and .25 from the Bravo and skies at 09:48, traveling in a closely Charlie groups on our fl anks. Control- packed formation with four other boats ling speed and course is challenging to at our fl anks and astern. There were say the least with 20 boats traveling four groups of fi ve traveling in diamond at various speeds. We relay our course

formation. Conversations with one of and speed changes to our group as they ALL PHOTOS DREAMKEEPER

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Alpha 1, our convoy leader, calls for an engine check stop for 10 minutes. Most Anyone who knows Gar knows that tactics. So we go through the exercise, of us have been motorsailing most of people who seem selfi sh and stubborn practice for pirates, tighten ranks and the way. All boats stopped in formation rub him the wrong way. Well, he gets close in on Alpha. except one. A Delta rogue, Delta 3. rubbed, takes the bait and loses his cool, We learn a lot of things. The most ob- They are now positioned directly be- playing the ugly American card, while the vious is that the slowest boat should not hind our stern and with a tighter forma- guy who opposes him plays the pomp- be in the back. A Kiwi boat in our group, ous British sailor. Things eventually cool Delta 4, is the slowest boat. For defense down, though, and they both apologize. formation to work, our group has to wait After a lengthy discussion about "cross for all of our fi ve boats to close together We're at the back of the track error" we return to our proper posi- before we move forward and tighten up pack and playfully referred tion within the fl eet. with the other groups. It takes us 11 to as "pirate bait." At one point a huge school of dolphins minutes to tighten up and head toward crosses our bow. Also, super cool and re- Alpha group. Way too long. ally comforting, the Coalition Forces who What to do? The only real solution is have been tracking our progress send out to move Delta 4 up in front to the Alpha tion. You can probably guess what hap- an Australian chopper for a fl y-by which Group. The problem is that the groups pens. Gar was down below checking the cruises low and circles around all of the were organized in order of convoy sign- engine and I was resting in the sea-berth. boats. It's good to know they're watching up date. All the members of Delta signed When Gar climbs back into the cockpit out for us. up last. We're at the back of the pack 5 minutes later, Delta 3 is within a boat Day 3; Distance to Aden: 376 miles and playfully referred to as "pirate bait." length away on our port side motoring Gar's quote of the day: "You know, this No one wants to switch and come back full speed ahead at 6 knots with no one convoy thing is really pretty smart." This with Delta except one thoughtful boat in at the helm. They just pass us right by as after four small fi shing boats come over Charlie, but it still wouldn't really solve we all were dead in the water. Unbeliev- the horizon around 0700. Then later, the problem, so now Delta 4 is up with able! They don't even have their VHF on nine larger fi shing boats come cruising the Alphas and we have one less boat and aren’t keeping watch. We're lucky. through our fl eet so close we can wave to manage. We are now traveling in a To their credit, at least they apologize at the fi shermen and see the expressions diamond formation with only 4 boats in later. on their faces. We decided Delta. We are exhausted. Managing this before that with the fi rst There is never group is a constant job. It's almost arrival of fi shing boats we a dull moment ridiculous. Seriously, I go to the head would practice our defense in this convoy. with the handheld VHF. Standing watch is like being in a live video game; watching the boats around me, managing our track, and looking for ships and boats on the radar and the horizon. Nevertheless we still feel as if we wouldn't really want to do it any other way. Hopefully it will be worth it. We both have backaches, more grey hair, and bags under our eyes. The sky is a hazy shade of blue and the sun is burst- ing through. It's hot, but it's good to see some brightness in our days. Terns, gulls, and booby birds feed on the surface and Sargasso weed fl oats by. Day 4; Distance to Aden: 244 miles "Bravo 5, Bravo 5, Do you copy? This is Delta 1." In the middle of the night, at 0100, I call out on the VHF over and over. "Alpha 6, this is Delta 1, Looks like we have a sleeper coming our way." "Roger, Thanks Delta 1, let's watch him closely so we don't get run over." Bravo 5 appears to have fallen asleep on watch and gone off course. We were Deemed the Chuck Norris of Delta group, Gar already within a quarter mile of them would look like a tough hombre to pirates, if it before they peeled out of their convoy weren't for the bathtup toy on his wheel. and started heading towards us. Nice. Alpha 6 and I continue to try to hail them on the VHF to no avail. When they are within shouting distance of us, right between both of our boats, we pull out our signal horns and blast them. It

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works. They wake up, groggily respond on the VHF that they weren't asleep — yeah, right — and silently slither back he dealt with an emergency VHF call As you can imagine, this to their group with no apology. Everyone down below from a Coalition boat. His creates some frustration is tired, but some boats have really been crew, still asleep and hand-steering, got and anger. negligent about keeping good watches disoriented by the dhow, thought it was So now the Delta group and keeping their VHF radios on. Alpha 1, and pulled out of the convoy is back to 5, all the Yan- Another hour goes by, but the ex- to follow it. Half asleep, the helmsman kees are in the same citement never ends. At 0200, a fi shing didn't realize what was going on until group, as our slow Kiwi boat that's heading our way is spotted he or she almost collided with Bravo 1. boat has moved up into on radar by the fl eet. It looks to be a Meanwhile, the dhow speeds away into Alpha. Funny? Put all traditional dhow closing in fast at about the darkness, her crew apparently hav- the loud Americans in the 10 knots. The chatter goes around the back of the pack. Our new VHF for everyone to pay close attention addition is one of the most and get ready to get out of the way, if All of a sudden it talkative in the convoy possible. The boat approaches Alpha 5 over the VHF. on the upper right triangle of our convoy turns south and begins We are only two days still going 10 knots. Everyone holds their crossing just off the bows of out from Aden, but now breath; the VHF is totally silent. All of a we're in the infamous sudden it turns south and begins cross- the Alpha Group lead boats. stretch called Pirate Alley ing just off the bows of the Alpha Group where most of the com- lead boats, almost close enough to touch mercial ship hijackings their bows while still doing almost 10 ing no idea what kind of chaos they just happen. Even though only knots. Remember, this is the middle of created. Or do they? one sailing yacht has been the night during a new moon. It's pitch The convoy's leader is a Dutch boat taken in this area during black out. The Alpha Group slows down named Hafskip. Joost, the 32 year old the last two years, com- ALL PHOTOS DREAMKEEPER fast and barely misses the fi shing boat, captain, has really been doing a great job mercial boats and tankers are chased, then the dhow turns and runs down the trying to manage this lot. There are a few and often boarded, weekly by the Soma- width of the convoy along the port side other Dutch boats, a boat from Belgium, lia pirates. of Bravo Group. a few French boats, some Kiwi boats, The Coalition convoy is closely moni- Bravo Group collapses in towards the and the rest are British or American. toring us, but they are also watching middle of the convoy attempting to avoid We're all very different sizes and types, and patrolling the "corridor" just south the dhow, and a couple of the Bravo ranging from a 32-ft monohull to a 65-ft of us. The corridor is a U.N.-patrolled boats come within a few hundred feet catamaran. All of us have 2 to 3 people shipping lane where all the commercial of us. I maneuver with one eye fi xed on on board; there are no singlehanders. tankers and cargo ships transit to and their green and red running lights and The boats with three defi nitely have from the Red Sea. Right now on our AIS one fi xed on the radar screen. There's a it easier considering the amount of in- display, I can see 35 vessels, from 40 lot of confusion. Then I notice a sailboat tensity directed toward keeping a tight to 200 miles away. Just 50 miles south from the Alpha Group, Alpha 2, on the course and very attentive watches. of us at this very moment I can see a radar doing a 180, then heading after the This morning there's another shift in commercial/tanker ship convoy in tight dhow. It just misses Bravo 1, the Bravo the ranks. Charlie 2, an American boat, formation, just as we all are here. There group leader, and looks totally out of asks permission from his group leader are 23 ships from 400 feet to 1,000 feet control. and Alpha 1 to change to our group, Del- long right next to each other traveling at Alpha 2 fi nally stops, does another ta. He's been having trouble with Charlie 11 knots. Most likely they also have the 180 and heads back in the right direc- 1, the group leader, for days. The Charlie protection of a battleship or some sort tion. What happened was he had to Group has a tendency to wander all over of security force, unlike us. We are now wake his crew to take the helm while the place, sometimes drifting miles away offi cially in the "high risk" zone. Even in broad daylight it was nerveracking to from the convoy and sometimes traveling The winds have come and we now have local boats pass so closely to the fl eet. much slower. The group leader almost have 15 knots right on our tails with Were they pirates or simply fi shermen? always thinks he is in the right place. the seas picking up to 2 to 4 feet. It's rolly — really rolly. The direction of the wind and waves is all wrong for us little sailboats who have to maintain a specifi c speed and exact position. Stuff is slamming around in all the cupboards and I'm starting to get seasick trying to write this. Overall, however, we're holding up okay. Everyone in the convoy is tired and defi nitely anxious, but we are hanging in there, happy to be nearing the end of this, and grateful for our continued safe passage so far. Day 5; Distance to Aden: 130 miles I wake up in the middle of the night to the startling blast of our horn and

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engine. The conditions were terribly uncomfortable for traveling under reduced sails. We were making 2 knots in 3-foot swells and 16 to 20 knots of wind. We were pitching and rolling so badly that Delta 5 called to tell me I might as well could do my laundry — we were in the agitation cycle. Surprisingly, everyone in the fl eet slowed down and waited. Almost no one complained as we all moved very slowly for hours despite the fact that our Tuesday arrival seemed to be slowly slipping away. Finally, Char- lie 5 got the engine fi xed but then it faltered again. Selfl essly, Bravo 1 vol- unteered to give them a tow. Towing can at times be very hard on the tow boat. By nightfall, Charlie 5 agreed to take a tow. This selfl ess act, gives me hope in humanity and this convoy. Two hours into my watch I see a boat from Alpha 1 move across the fl eet and out to starboard well away from everyone. Thankfully, they are Greatly relieved that their long ordeal is over. closely. We monitor real time with our moving out rather than towards the fl eet. Gar and Nicole strike a pose in the Aden an- eyes, the radar, and chartplotter. Gar is Two hours later the boat is still falling chorage. It's a long way from Sausalito. clearly freaked out. He asks the Delta behind. At 0235, four and a half hours the boat pulling hard to port. I lurch fl eet to give him space, a lot of it. Delta 4 into my watch, Delta 5 contacts me ask- up the stairs and hear Gar reporting on who likes to be really close understands, ing about the boat that is just crossing the VHF that an Alpha group boat is and respectfully agrees to a minimum of his bow and coming my way. The Charlie coming head-on through our fl eet. Gar 800 feet from our stern. At last, they are boat was out of his formation and coming is shaking, scared, angry, and confused. far enough away. into our Delta convoy, very close to Delta It becomes clear that a boat from Alpha I slip back into bed, wrapping myself 5. turned into the fl eet to raise his mainsail up in my sheet and blanket like a burrito It all happened too fast. I made con- without notifying the fl eet or turning on and try to calm down. I'm grateful for tact but Delta 5 jumped in: "I don't care a masthead light, deck lights or spreader another two hours where I don't have to about what's best for your sail angle or lights. This is a totally dangerous and be responsible for our group and what your speed, You are in my space, you completely negligent move to make in happens in it. But sleep doesn't come. cut across my bow. What's wrong with the middle of the fl eet in pitch-black My heart is racing; my stomach is in you , you fucking crazy Frenchman. . conditions. knots and I'm dreading another night ." I was seething, my heart was racing. We too would like to sail but we signed of this. Also, our instruments went out I'm embarrassed by Delta 5's attack on on to go at convoy speed without compro- again yesterday afternoon for a couple of When a Coalition helicopter surveyed the fl eet mising our maneuverability with sails. hours so my hearing is acutely focused, from above, it gave everyone a much-needed Once again, a very near miss. He was listening for the alarm that beeps when boost of confi dence. seriously only feet from our starboard they go out. Gar has been on watch side. That makes three near misses for for over 13 hours, as he wanted to us so far in fi ve days. monitor the instruments. Everyone is rattled. There have been Most of my watch is quiet. I came too many close calls. Gar is trying to on at 2200 as the Big Dipper climbed identify the boat so they know what they higher while the Southern Cross sat have done and so they don't hit someone on our port side. I'm trying to hold our else. position in the fl eet, but Charlie has Once the boat is identifi ed, Delta 5 slipped back again and Bravo is still starts swearing insults at the "crazy behind us. My watch gets trickier. I Frenchman." I am embarrassed by Delta now have to watch Alpha in front and 5's response, but also appalled at the the Bravo and Charlie Group, in ad- selfi shness I have seen out here. Close dition to the rest of Delta group from calls make everything more intense. I'm behind. happy to be alive and in love. The culprit Yesterday when Charlie 5's engine won't take responsibility nor apologize. went out, some heartening things hap- Another night on edge. pened. (She's a big 30-ton monohull.) Our eyes are acutely sharp as we The convoy slowed way down in to watch the entire fleet's movements give Charlie 5's crew time to fi x their SAVE US FROM OURSELVES

another nationality — Delta is now defi - boat details, then fi nally dismantle the nitely the Asshole American group — but Day 6 and it's all over groups and follow each other into the also pissed that this captain thought We're 15 miles out of Aden when the harbor in single fi le. We take the back. that because he was "in control" of his stepped desert cliffs materialize out of We know the anchoring will be chaotic own yacht, and a professional skipper the dusty haze. Crumbly stucco and and we are happy to just chill out at last with thousands of miles of experience, and take in our surroundings. I turn off it was okay for him to maneuver within the VHF and don't plan on turning it on hundreds of feet of our group, and risk- We can't really believe we again for days. It's been non-stop and I ing a possible collision. am exhausted by it. It is amazing to us how different are here. We have We can't really believe we are here. We people are in this convoy. Some are self- survived Pirate Alley. have survived Pirate Alley. But I don't feel less and completely willing to sacrifi ce the "I am so psyched" feeling I get after for the benefi t of the group and others certain accomplishments. More like, "I are selfi sh and continually want to do whitewashed dwellings are perched on am so fucking glad that is over!" what's best for themselves. Thankfully the cliffs. A sandy tongue of sand slithers This convoy thing was no easy task. this afternoon we have a nice wind and through the valley between two peaks, We recognize the effort that it took for are motorsailing comfortably. Our Tues- lapping at the sea with the look of an everyone to stick it out and stay together. day arrival is most defi nitely within reach Arabian glacier. A big fi sh launches out Most people were tense, nervous, frus- now. of the water and brown booby birds do trated, and exhausted more than once. The air is crisp and clean. A little bird fl y-bys. Yet, everyone chose to follow the pack, has visited three boats in the Delta fl eet Our convoy leader, Joost, aka Alpha try to communicate, and stick together. and has put a smile on everyone's face. 1, gives his fi nal talk on the VHF, con- Thankfully, we never saw nor heard The radio in our large fl eet is refreshingly gratulating our group and we all thank of any pirate attacks on our route. Did silent for a change and we hear no talk him for his valiant effort in making this pirates see us? Were they deterred from of pirate attacks by the warships in our all happen. He did an amazing job and attacking us by our convoy? We'll never area. If all goes well for the next 24-30 I am sure he is just as exhausted as we know, but we do know that we made it hours, we will soon be safely in Aden and are. safe and sound. will likely have become our own worst The last 10 miles we take turns call- "Delta 1, over and out." enemies in these waters. ing Aden port control to tell them our — nicole friend & gar duke

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Over the years, extreme sports have become increasingly extreme. Adrenaline junkies are no longer satis- to the afternoon fi ed with simply jumping out of airplanes gatherings under with the fervent hope their parachutes 'The Tree' on the will deploy; they now don birdman-like beach in Hanalei, 'wingsuits' that allow them to glide these 'competitors' through the air much like a fl ying squir- behave more like rel (though we can't believe a squirrel siblings. Indeed, would be crazy enough to throw itself by the time they've from a plane). Instead of doing something reached Kauai, they so mundane as skiing down a black have become a fam- diamond slope, 'extreme skiers' are now ily of a sort. Because helicoptered onto near-vertical alpine what else is a family glaciers. When 33-year-old Edmund if it's not a group Hillary became the fi rst person to suc- that encourages cessfully summit Mount Everest in 1953, its members when the world thought the feat was a pretty they're at the low- big deal; now 13-year-olds are doing it. est, or celebrates And sailing is not immune to the when they realize trend. Considered by many at its 1978 their dreams? inception to be nothing short of suicide, The Singlehanded the Singlehanded TransPac — a 2,120- TransPac will start mile marathon sail from San Francisco off the Corinthian Bay to Hanalei Bay on the Hawaiian YC on June 19 at island of Kauai — may appear to be 11 a.m. — but be practically pedestrian to those following prepared for a post- the globe-girdling exploits of solo teen- ponement if the agers. But just try telling that to the 18 wind hasn't filled people entered in this year's edition of in by that time — the biennial race. and visitors are welcome to meet the fleet on the docks Down from 2008's 22-strong entry the day before. And, list, this year's fl eet of 18 is unusual in of course, a large that only fi ve racers are returning veter- escort out the Gate ans — normally about half the fl eet have would really send done the race before. That means nearly them off in style. three-quarters of the fl eet have had a Visit www.sfbay- terrifi cally steep learning curve as they sss.org for more de- prepare their boats — and themselves tails. — for the long stretch of water that lies Now let's take a ahead. stroll through this For many, the TransPac is their own year's family album . . . . middle was more than a little grumpy personal Mount Everest, and no less — he was forced to hand steer the boat intimidating to them as the summit was Sam Burns for fi ve full days. "It's hard to relax when to Hillary. These intrepid sailors spend Southernaire — Catalina 309 you're hand steering," he noted wryly. months — years, even — and countless Alameda, age 64 Although a newbie to the race, Sam dollars doing everything they can to en- Previous SHTPs: none has an impressive sailing resume, insure that their boats will see them safely While he may have a gentle Southern cluding long-distance voyages out of his to the idyllic shores of Hanalei Bay. twang from his years in Atlanta, Sam is '90s homeport of Armenia, Colombia. For the more competitive types, the tough as steel. On When an earthquake destroyed the race is the embodiment of personal re- the fi rst day out dur- house he and his pregnant wife Alicia sponsibility — there's no crew on which ing his qualifi er for were living in, they moved to the Bay to lay blame, no competitors fouling you the race — a 400- Area, where Sam found work at a Silicon around a mark, no forecasters to rail mile non-stop cruise Valley chip foundry. against when the weather turns against to at least 100 miles After a hiatus from sailing, he reac- you. You, and only you, are what deter- offshore — South- quainted himself with the sport through mines your place in the fi nal standings. ernaire's autopilot a local sailing club. Impressed with the The pressure's on. broke. "All I could do club's Catalinas, Sam bought Souther- But for everyone, the Singlehanded was watch as the ball naire in January and, other than need- TransPac results in an amazing bond bearings fell out and ing a new autopilot, feels ready to take and sense of camaraderie not found in started rolling around the cockpit," Sam on the Pacifi c. "All the time I was hand most races. From the daily check-ins recalls. Thanks to some light air at the steering, I knew there was no way I was — and subsequent chit-chat — via SSB beginning and end of the voyage — the giving up. I'm going to Hawaii."

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The fl eet of the 2010 Singlehanded Trans- thing, it strengthened his resolve. "Ev- Pac is ready to rumble, including 'two- eryone says the LongPac is harder than timers' Jeff Lebesch aboard 'Hecla' (left) the TransPac, and I can see that," he and John Hayward on 'Dream Chaser'. notes. "I was cold the entire time I was out. I'm really looking forward to sailing in a warm situation. I'll be in my shorts on the fi fth day!" Max Crittenden Solar Wind — Martin 32 San Francisco, age 57 Previous SHTPs: none Max spent his formative years sailing. A Bay Area native, he was hooked w h e n h i s d a d brought home a little sailing dinghy. Through the years, Max continued to sail with his father on progressively bigger boats. All told, he's cruised the Med, Northern Europe, New Zealand, and both ends of North America, with an Atlantic crossing thrown in for good measure. After a decade-long hiatus from sailing, Max bought his fi rst sailboat in '96. The game was back on. He's since drunk "the SSS Kool-Aid," serving as race chair for two years and entering as many solo races as he could. He now teaches sailing when he's not working his day job as a mechanical engineer. Eva Drangsholt Fri — Able 34 Oslo, Norway / Seattle, WA age: none of your business LATITUDE / LADONNA LATITUDE Previous SHTPs: none After an 11-year career in the Prison Adam Correa boats in the race this year — a fi rst since and Probation Department of the Nor- Blue Moon — International Folkboat '04. "I was chosen by Nautica to be a part wegian Ministry of Justice, Eva made a Sausalito, age 34 of a new lifestyle campaign that they'll 180° tack and entered art school. Having Previous SHTPs: none be running on their website," says Adam. earned Master of Fine Arts in '08, she An avid surfer, Adam is a relatively new "After they shot a video of me sailing Blue now exhibits her work, primarily video face on the San Francisco singlehanded Moon, they asked how they could support art, around the world. sailing scene. He bought his fi rst boat me. It's really helped." Long before she found her true call- just four years ago, With the deadline for the qualifying ing as an artist, but has spent his sail quickly approaching, Adam sailed though, Eva was time learning to sail out the Gate in company with fellow messing about in on many different racers Sam Burns and Ronnie Simpson boats. Sailing since boats — mainly be- in what they dubbed the 'LatePac' — an her early teens, she cause he kept selling homage to the LongPac race, which eventually gradu- them. After owning serves as a qualifi er for the TransPac. ated to a Sagitta too many boats to Though his self-steering didn't fail like 20 that she sailed count, Adam fi nally Sam's, Adam had his own set of chal- in the North Sea settled on a "tur- lenges that culminated with him surfi ng basin. She recently boed" 26-ft Interna- across the Potato Patch on his way back bought Fri while tional Folkboat to take him to Hawaii. in. "All I can say is that the boat held up in Seattle, and is "I love their simplicity," he says of the better than the skipper," he laughs. planning to use the Singlehanded Trans- classic Tord Sundén design. But Adam didn't let the rough ride Pac as one leg of her voyage home to Blue Moon is one of three sponsored home deter him from his goal. If any- Norway.

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Al Germain Bandicoot — WylieCat 30 Pt. Richmond, age 59 he and his wife left to go cruising aboard his sailing heroes — and who could Previous SHTPs: none Pakele. After a couple years, his wife blame him? Fascinated with the wind for his en- chose not to con- Now living in Seattle, Adrian followed tire life, Al has harnessed its energy to tinue, so Gary fin- the last couple editions of the race. He power not only his recreational life, but ished the rest of the says that last year he suddenly realized also his professional life. Undoubtedly circumnavigation that he wasn't getting any younger, and his experience working on wind energy mostly singlehanded, that if he wanted to do the race before projects gives him insight into the most returning in '07. he turned 30, he'd better fi nd a boat. vagarious of classi- T h o u g h h e ' d He found what he was looking for in cal elements. signed up to race Idefi x, which had already been partially When he's not in the '08 edition of prepped for a Hawaii race. working with the the race, Gary had Of course that doesn't mean she was wind, he's playing to drop out shortly race-ready. "After eight months of work- in it. Having sailed before the start due to a diagnosis of ing night and day, since his youth in prostate cancer. Now cancer free, he sacrifi cing my health the Midwest, Al looks forward to competing in his fi rst and savings to turn has been an active ocean race. my buoy racer into member of the SSS an ocean racer," he since '01. "I've stood John Hayward says, "I'm going to be on the shores of Hanalei Bay more than Dream Chaser — Valiant 40 so relieved when (if) once wondering what it would feel like to Richmond, age 60 I cross the starting arrive by boat," he says. "I decided that I Previous SHTPs: 2008 line in front of the needed to try this race — at least the fi rst As a native Southern Californian, Corinthian YC that it time — before I turn 60 in October." John spent his teen, Navy and college will truly feel like I've years sailing, either as crew or on his crossed the fi nish line of a much greater AJ Goldman little Columbia 22. But when he and wife race." Second Verse — Cascade 36 Jan needed a downpayment for their new San Francisco, age 38 Northern California house, the Columbia Dave King Previous SHTPs: none had to go. Saraband — Westsail 32 AJ is another long-time sailor who is "When I could afford another boat, Portland, OR, age 61 new to the race. He started sailing out of I decided to spend Previous SHTPs: none South Beach in high school, then went my time flying in- Don't make the mistake of thinking on to sail competitively in college. But stead," says John. that, just because this is Dave's fi rst he says he fell in love with ocean racing "My weekend range Singlehanded TransPac, he's light on when he crewed on a winning J/35 in flying was 1,500 ocean miles. In fact, he's one of the Southern California. Now a teacher at miles compared to more experienced skippers in the race. A a private Bay Area high school, AJ has 30 miles sailing." career as a delivery skipper has allowed enjoyed sailing up and down the coast. After retiring from a Dave to rack up more than 150,000 When he bought Second Verse a few career as a chemist, miles, 40,000 of which have been years ago, the Trans- John 'slowed down' singlehanded. Pac was on his mind and bought Dream Nor is Dave a stranger to the Hawaii but he didn't feel the Chaser in '06. He race scene. Back in '88, he and his crew boat — or he him- worked on his sailing skills and entered handily won the Pacifi c Cup — not just self, he's not quite the '08 running of the TransPac, insist- his class, but overall sure — was ready. ing all the while that he wasn't planning — aboard Saraband, He is now. "I love to seriously compete and that he didn't a feat previously my boat," says AJ, plan to do the race again. thought impossible. who is being spon- Uh huh. Twenty years later, sored in the race by As so often happens, John caught the Dave played a role Waikiki restaurant TransPac bug. He still insists that he'll be in this race by help- Mac 24-7. "She'll take care of me; we satisfi ed with his standing as long as he ing another Westsail have a good relationship." does the best he can, but then admitted, buddy from Portland "I would like to do better than in '08." prepare his boat, as Gary Gould well as deliver it home Pakele — Islander 36 Adrian Johnson for him. "It was a fun experience," says San Diego, age 68 Idefi x — Olson 30 Dave. So fun that it motivated him to join Previous SHTPs: none Seattle, WA, age 27 the fl eet this year. Gary may be a TransPac fi rst-timer, Previous SHTPs: none but he's not a newbie to sailing. Hav- Pretty much sailing since his birth in Jeff Lebesch ing grown up around boats on the East Napa, Adrian was raised in France, so Hecla — Hammerhead 54 tri Coast, Gary naturally took to sailing it's not surprising to fi nd that he counts Steamboat Springs, CO, age 52 when he took up the sport in the '80s French sailing luminaries Eric Tabarly, Previous SHTPs: 2008 after moving to Newport Beach. In '99, Isabelle Autissier and Yves Parlier among As a returning vet of the race, Jeff

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Let's see if he's singing that same tune when he hits the Trades. says he has a better understanding what ing — I'd never beat him before," he says. to expect of himself and his boat this The rivalry, of course, is good natured, as Santiago Reyero time around. "I know George also claims Ben as his mentor. Koh Samia — Mini Transat where I can push my- San Diego, age 38 self more, and very Ben Mewes Previous SHTPs: none importantly where I Mirage — Black Soo Another lifelong sailor, Santi grew up cannot." Consider- Alameda, age 66 on the waters of Spain. After moving to ing the fact that he'd Previous SHTPs: 2000 the U.S., he bought a never sailed in a big The Singlehanded TransPac wasn't Finn dinghy for rac- ocean race — much on Ben's list of things to do this summer ing, though he admits less crossed an ocean until his wife, Lucie, told him he was to usually coming in — before the '08 race, going. "She wanted a trip to Hawaii," DFL. Then last year, Jeff's second-over- says Ben. The couple live aboard Ben's he bought a Mini the-line fi nish that year was all the more previous TransPac boat, Georgia, so he'll Transat 6.50 in Ger- impressive. be sailing their 30-ft Black Soo Mirage. many, and had her But this year he intends to be even "I know I said 10 years ago that Mirage shipped to Ensenada more competitive, and he's removed is too small," he says, just in time for the a good number of luxury items (think "but I'm really looking New Year. It was a breadmaker) in an effort to improve forward to giving her short sail to Santi's home waters of Mis- Hecla's already considerable perfor- a good whack across sion Bay. mance. In fact, barring a complete upset, the ocean." Having only a handful of months to Jeff almost certainly has a lock on the A s f o r G e o r g e prep your new-to-you boat for a solo trip Barn Door Trophy, given to the fi rst racer Lythcott's claim that across the Pacifi c has kept Santi pretty to cross the fi nish line. Ben is his mentor, busy. So busy in fact, that he wasn't able Having owned Hecla for a few years Ben says, "He's come to start his qualifi er cruise until mid- now, Jeff has shown tremendous growth along so far that half May — coincidentally, the same weekend as a racer. In last year's LongPac, not the time I think I'm as the 'LatePac', but starting from San only did he cross the line 16 hours be- chasing him!" Whether he's chasing or Diego. Unfortunately, his cruise didn't fore the next closest competitor, but he leading, Ben says he's looking forward to go any better than the others, and some also won the race by a fair margin on the competition between himself, George would argue worse, as he was unable corrected time. So while multihulls may and Al Germain. Their boats are very to fi nish due to lack of wind. "I thought not often correct out in the top slot, the close in ratings, and Al and Ben are both that was the end of my SHTP dream," he rest of this year's fl eet would do well to former SSS season champs. "This should says. "But the next morning I found out keep their eye on this motivated sailor. be quite a little competition." the qualifi er deadline had been extended — we were back in!" George Lythcott Paul Nielsen Preferring solo adventuring in general, TAZ!! — Express 27 Culebra — Olson 34 Santi says he can't think of a better Alameda, age 63 Sausalito, age 53 way to spend the summer than racing Previous SHTPs: none Previous SHTPs: none singlehanded to Hawaii. George is something of a rising Having practically lived on the beach star on the local singlehanded sailing during his youth in Monterey, Paul Ken Roper scene. A long-time racer, George hadn't is a water guy. "The sights, sounds Harrier — Finn Flyer 31 given much thought to solo racing until and smells of the North Myrtle Beach, SC, age 80 meeting recent Vendée Globe vet Bruce sea from those idyl- Previous SHTPs: 1984, 1986, 1992, 1994, Schwab in '06. "It was a defi ning event lic days are some- 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 for me," he says. Shortly thereafter, he where imprinted on The grandmaster of the Singlehanded bought TAZ!! and began prepping her my brain," he says. TransPac, Ken 'The General' Roper, for the race. He also started sailing her "Every time I jump is back again for his 11th grab for in every singlehanded in a boat they come overall honors. "This race he could — and back to me." will defi nitely be my the practice is paying Though he's not last one," claims Ken. off with wins. new to sailing — he Yeah, yeah, we've This to the chagrin started sailing on El heard that one be- of good friend and Toros as a teen — Paul is new to crossing fore, General. 'bitter' rival Ben oceans. But that doesn't mean he's not Having r etir ed Mewes (see follow- prepared. In fact, since buying Culebra from the Army as ing bio). When TAZ!! in '08, he's invested in some major up- a Brigadier General corrected out as the grades and gear. "I feel like I'm preparing in '77 — he was a singlehanded divi- for a fi ve-year world cruise, cramming master aviator, fl ying sion winner in this January's Three every upgrade I might wish for in the "everything with wings or rotors," and Bridge Fiasco, George says he couldn't next 10 years into the last 10 months," served two tours of duty in Vietnam — believe he'd beat Ben. "Ben's been my says Paul. "But, hey, working on the boat Ken's spent the intervening years sailing 'rabbit' ever since I started singlehand- is just about as fun as sailing the boat." and scuba diving all over the world. He

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bought Harrier after meeting a number the goods many associate with 'wealth' — of the competitors in the very fi rst run- many editions of the race as possible," fancy motorcycles, cars, a house — but ning of the race. It took a few years before he says. "The cure for this malaise re- sold them all to fund a cruising adven- he was able to enter himself, but once mains undiscovered!" Though he may ture. Sadly, that adventure ended with he did, he was a full-fl edged addict. All have 'only' sailed in the TransPac three the loss of his boat, and an unexpected told, Ken has sailed Harrier more than other times, Barry has sailed to Hawaii ride aboard a China-bound freighter. 100,000 miles. and back countless times in any num- Undeterred, Ronnie ber of races and deliveries. "I'm really scraped together the Barry Ruff looking forward to relaxing in the sun, little money he had Rage — Wylie 39 interruption-free, with no gurus or jack- left, bought a bicycle, Vancouver, BC, age 66 asses to provide 'counsel'," says Barry. and pedaled his way Previous SHTPs: 1984, 1990, 2000 "Ah, what bliss!" 9,000 miles across Barry's work in the boating industry most of Asia and Eu- — "All Sikafl ex-in-the-hair-type of work" Ronnie Simpson rope. — has allowed him to continue to hone Warriors Wish — Jutson 30 But Ronnie's pas- the skills he acquired when he fi rst dis- Oriental, NC, age 25 sion for sailing hadn't covered sailing in the Previous SHTPs: none gone down with the '60s. Citing Chich- The third member of the so-called ship. Back in San Diego, he put all his ester and Tabarly 'LatePac', Ronnie is the race's young energies toward fi nding a boat to sail in as inspirations, Ruff buck. But even though he's just 25, he's the Singlehanded TransPac. Enter '08 says he's always had lived a lifetime's worth of adventures — race veteran Don Gray: "He said he'd a keen interested in and misadventures. loan me his boat if I made all the rest solo ocean racing. After an intimate encounter with a happen," says Ronnie. One of three of- His association rocket-propelled grenade during his fi rst fi cially sponsored boats, Warriors Wish with the TransPac tour of duty as a Marine in Iraq, Ronnie, will represent Hope for the Warriors, a goes back as far as then 19, spent several months recovering non-profi t that runs support programs 'The General's but with a little less fre- and gaining a new perspective on life. for wounded vets and their families. quency. "I wanted to participate in as Over the next few years, he accumulated — latitude/ladonna

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"Max! Have you seen your new Sportboats like the J/90 'Sweet Jane' downwind rating?” may have more competition than they I confessed that I had not, since bargained for in downwind races. I wasn’t planning on entering any downwind races this summer. Just the usual Bay series and maybe some local ocean. “Well, you better take a good look and get your petition in, because some of us are really getting the shaft.” The conversation was in the yacht club hallway, where my friend was sitting at the members’ computer terminal. In a rare moment when the machine was not monopolized by pre-teens working their Facebook pages, he had gone to the YRA website to get a glimpse of the new downwind-only PHRF numbers. “Look how much my rating dropped,” he moaned. “And look at all the other boats on this list with ratings that hardly changed at all. It’s a disaster.” “But your boat has a well-known advantage over those heavy boats going downwind, and you always correct out way ahead of them.” “Yes, and that’s how it should be. I have a modern ultra-light sled. I should always be able to beat an old lead mine from the dark years of the IOR in a downwind race.” “Now wait a minute,” I said. “Isn’t / WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS the whole point of handicap ratings to give boats of different sizes and types a mile.” especially in the summer. an equal chance of winning? This just “Actually, we do know something “It’s just a more effi cient kind of din- takes away the advantage you've always about the process,” I said. “They took ghy,” she shrugged. “And today’s a Cal had when you’re racing downwind with the regular round-the-buoys ratings and Cup race day. I’m in on a quick break to ratings based on closed courses.” applied the Pacifi c Cup downwind cor- download some lunch.” “It’s still unfair, because the heavy rections, at least for the fi rst cut. There’s My friend repeated his lament about boat still gets the advantage upwind,” a formula based on the non-dimensional what he saw as capricious, inaccurate he argued. displacement-length ratio.” and unfair numbers in the downwind “But do you even enter upwind rating column. races?” “One of the big problems,” Lee ex- “Um . . . there’s the return from A s if these words had conjured her plained, “is that the correction depends Vallejo,” he mumbled after a few seconds up, Lee Helm suddenly appeared from on that displacement-length ratio, and of thought. around the corner. She was dripping those are the two numbers that are “Ah, but they didn’t use the downwind wet, and fully rigged in her windsurfi ng the least reliable from the published ratings for Vallejo,” I countered, “even for harness and wetsuit. specs.” the Saturday leg. So you traded the ad- “Actually, it’s only quasi-non-dimen- “Aren’t waterline length and displace- vantage that weekend, and it evens out. sional because the units are, like, long ment always listed on the brochure?” I Fact is, with the downwind ratings the tons over hundredths of a foot cubed. asked. heavy boats might have a good chance of But weight represents a volume of dis- “Modern boats have very shallow aft beating you in a downwind race, at long placed water, and a length cubed is the overhangs,” Lee explained. “The actual last.” same dimension as a volume, so you waterline length at rest is hella sensi- “I still don’t like it,” he pouted. “It can use it as if it’s non-dimensional for tive to loading. On some boats the LWL undermines the resale value of the fl eet comparing boats of different sizes to see depends on where you stow the toolbox. of modern light-displacement boats. And how relatively fat or slender they are for But it doesn’t make any difference be- the process was completely opaque. We their size.” cause when the boat’s moving, the water don’t know how they came up with these “Glad you came by, Lee,” I said before sees lots of buoyancy right up to the back numbers.” He scrolled down the list on introducing her to my friend sitting at corner of the transom. So, like, the only the screen and pointed to another mod- the terminal. “We’re having a downwind length measurement that makes sense ern sport boat with a new downwind rat- PHRF rating thrash.” would go from the forward end of the wa- ing similar to his. “Look at this boat. We I explained that Lee used to be a regu- terline to the edge of the transom. Except race with them all the time, and there’s lar on my race crew, but now it’s hard maybe for some archaic hull forms, but no way that we’re faster by 12 seconds to tempt her away from her windsurfer, those are the special cases.”

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That’s very different from the actual displacement the designer works with. answered. “Old boats get charged for The manufacturer has a huge range of part of a bow overhang that they never semi-legitimate ways to spin this num- use, compared to a more modern boat ber.” with a nearly plumb bow. And like, that “So how do we get around that modern boat with the plumb bow is us- one?” ing all of its stern overhang, but they’re “There are two ways to weigh a boat: only charged for a third of it.” The best is to just plain weigh it, and this “Only one big problem, Lee: The ver- requires a single-point hoist or crane and sion of waterline length or sailing length a load cell, or a spring scale like the one that you want to use is never listed in the Midget Ocean Racing Club used to the brochure.” use for boats 30 feet and under.” “Jeez, I think owners are capable “My boatyard has load cells on their of measuring their bow overhangs and TraveLift,” said the sled owner. “They subtracting that from their LOA,” Lee report the weight with each haul-out.” answered. “All you do is hang a plumb “That only works if all the straps are bob off the stem and fl oat a yardstick up exactly vertical — which they never are against the bow — it’s as easy as peeing — and the load cells are recently cali- in your wetsuit.” brated — which they never are. And if I glanced suspiciously at the ever- someone takes the time to measure the enlarging puddle around Lee’s feet. angles and divide by the cosines. The “And it would be easy enough for any- other method is to have a good numeri- one to check if they didn’t trust another cal description of the shape of the hull boat’s sailing length measurement,” Lee and appendages, measure the freeboard carefully, measure the density of the The Pacifi c Cup rating formula water, and calculate the total weight of (based on Northern California PHRF) water displaced. Eureka.” “So do you think all boats need to be Effective Length: L = LWL+0.35*(LOA-LWL) weighed for good PHRF ratings?” Displacement/Length Ratio: “For a new design, it would sure help,” DLR = (Disp/2240)/((L/100)^3) she answered. “For older small boats there might be MORC weight data on fi le; “Good point,” I Displacement/Length Factor (DLF): for big boats there is usually a very pre- said. “Even cruisers For DLR less than 75, DLF = 0 cise digital lines plan fi le, if you can pry have those wide, low For DLR from 75 to 150, DLF = (DLR-75)/3 it from the designer. For big race boats sterns these days. For DLR from 150 to 200, DLF = 25+(DLR -150)*0.10 there’s often a measurement certifi cate The swim step did For DLR greater than 200, DLF = 30 of some sort with good weight data. For in the traditional DLF is rounded up to the next larger integer. cruising boats with no lines plan and narrow stern.” no sistership data, I guess there’s no “And the hydrody- Length Factor (LF): substitute for, like, actual weighing.” namics,” Lee added. LF = 0.5*(375–(3600/(1.34*sqrt(L)))+PHRF) “And dumping those If LF<0 then LF = 0 rating rules from LF is rounded up to the next greater integer. “Hold up,” interrupted another a century ago that sailor, whom I recognized as the tactician measured girths Rating: PCR = 486+(PHRF+DLF-LF)*0.95 on one of the boats I race against. “This near the stern.” is PHRF, we’re not trying to create a new “Now hold on a minute,” I said, “IOR continued. “Just like with sail dimen- measurement rule here.” wasn’t phased out until 1990.” sions on the PHRF application.” “But look where the arbitrary LWL “Totally,” Lee continued, oblivious “Is that all we need to do to get ac- and displacement numbers have gotten to the large puddle that was growing curate displacement-length ratios?” I us,” insisted Lee. “We have to have a around her booties as her wetsuit con- asked. “Because I don’t really trust those better handle on those numbers before tinued to drip. “The brochure can say brochure displacement fi gures either.” plugging them into a formula.” almost anything for LWL, but the dimen- “No kidding,” said Lee. “If you think “Right,” agreed my friend from the sion that counts is forward waterline to the waterline lengths are sometimes computer terminal. "These numbers will transom tip.” fudged one way or the other for market- ruin racing as we know it!” While she made her point, the sled ing or rating purposes, the published dis- “It’s PHRF,” said the tactician. “Sub- owner had Googled, found and read the placements are, like, totally ex-rectum. jectivity trumps measurement.” PCR formula on which the downwind And even if they were straight up about Lee explained why she thought the PHRF ratings seemed to be loosely it, you never know if ‘displacement’ nominal LWL and displacement mea- based. means empty weight, or weight with half surements were producing unreliable “Look, they don’t even use LWL in the tanks but no crew, or full tanks plus results. formula,” he pointed out. “They take L crew plus sails, or what. Most often it’s “Okay, I agree that forward water- as LWL plus 35% of the overhangs.” interpreted to mean the empty weight line to transom tip is a better length to “That still cheats the old boats,” Lee of the boat with no added deadweight. use," the tactician acknowledged. "But

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you don’t need to measure — it can be Lee glanced at her watch. “Gotta estimated very easily from the brochure “Well, I’m satisfi ed with what they’ve run,” she said. “I’m running out of cycles specs and a profi le of the boat. And I done,” I announced. "Maybe I’ll even for my bio-break. But it’s good to see that agree that displacement has to be ad- do the Ditch Run this year, or the race PHRF now has two out of three of the justed to refl ect reality, but let’s do it to Santa Cruz, now that those little ul- rating vectors in place.” PHRF-style. No weighing, just let the tralights owe me an extra 30 seconds a “Two out of three?” I asked. PHRF folks fi gure it out from what they mile.” “I still think we need winter ratings as know.” “I’m telling you, it’s the end of racing the third number on the certifi cate. The “Point taken,” said Lee. “You could as we know it,” insisted my friend from base rating used to be defi ned as valid for probably just assume that most produc- the computer terminal. “If boats like 16-20 knots, triangle-windward-leeward. tion boats are 10% heavier than the bro- Max’s start winning downwind races, To refl ect modern race courses, I’d change chure says. This varies by manufacturer, what happens to our entire culture of the regular summer rating to 18 knots but the measurers pretty much know ultralight sleds? What happens to ‘fast windward-leeward. But in the winter which builders come out overweight and is fun?’ What happens to innovation in we’re usually racing in much less wind.” by how much. Race boat displacement yacht design?” “Actually,” noted the tactician, “our could be based on measured sisterships, “I guess you could always just try winter conditions are like the summer which they already do when they have sailing better,” suggested the tactician. conditions on the East Coast, so if we the data put in front of them, usually by “Or buy into a fast one-design class.” had winter ratings, they would be di- an owner petitioning for a change. And “And race with the exact same boat rectly comparable to PHRF ratings from the committee would have to use best- as everyone else?” my friend grimaced. other districts, which would make it guess strategies for one-offs with no real “What fun is that?” easier to share benchmarks.” data. It totally wouldn't be the biggest “Or you could, like, drop in for din- “No!” exclaimed the sled owner. “That source of error in the PHRF process." ghy racing over at the University sailing would take away my last scrap of unfair The computer screen was now dis- club,” Lee taunted, “where we swap boats advantage!” playing the downwind rating of my boat, after each race. That’s even more level “Sounds good to me,” Lee remarked and I noted with some satisfaction that than one-design racing.” as she disappeared down the hall, still it was actually a little bit slower than the dripping sea water on the carpet. base rating. — max ebb

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Summer is almost here, which means the racing schedule is in full swing. May was jam-packed with some truly memorable events; so many, in fact, that we don't have room for write-ups on all of them. We start off with a look at the Stone Cup, before reviewing the Full Crew Farallones Race. Next up we check out the inaugural California International Blind Sailing Regatta before moving on to the J/120 Ocean Race, Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta, and American Armed Forces Cup. After that it's straight to the Race Notes for some important tidbits on the America's Cup, Pac Cup and more . . .

Stone Cup and Nick Chirichillo. The St. Francis YC's Stone Cup really Rumor has it that Keith Brown, former heralds the arrival of "serious" big boat owner of the Peterson 46 Aleta, may be racing on the Bay each season. For the getting into the class, which means that 33 boats in three divisions who showed the J/120s — one of the Bay's tightest up May 15-16, it was exactly that. Atten- fl eets — will indeed be getting bigger. dance overall was down, but the J/120s Since the Stone Cup served as season were the 'win- opener for the SF Bay IRC series, we ners' of the re- had expected it to draw a pretty sizeable gatta, notching IRC fl eet. Unfortunately, the nine-boat perfect atten- turnout meant that everyone from Chip dance: all eight Megeath's R/P 45 Criminal Mischief to of the fleet's Daniel Thielman's Sabre 386 Kuai were actively raced racing together. boats showed The weekend's fl ood tide, coupled with up for yet an- the fact that every race ended on a beat, other closely- meant the fl eet was mighty stretched out contested event. along the Cityfront in each of the regatta's LATITUDE/ROB Dick Swanson's four races. It also meant medium-dis- Grace Dances, placement IRC-optimized boats like Dan Don Payan's Woolery's defending season champion John Wimer WWW.H2OSHOTS.COM Dayenu and King 40 Soozal, Brad Copper's Tripp 43 John Wimer's Desdemona tied for fi rst TNT, and Philippe Paturel's Archambault after Saturday's racing, setting the stage A40RC Ciao! were untouchable. That's for a battle on Sunday. Wimer reeled off a what the division order looked like, with 1-3 to hold off a resurgent Steve Madeira Soozal at the top of the division, knocking ERIK SIMONSON/ and his Mr. Magoo crew, who in turn beat off four bullets. Dayenu on a countback. "The boat is a height machine," Wool- "Our strategy was pretty simple," ery said. "We prepped it do that, and it's Wimer said. "All we were trying to do was just a great all-around boat as well." stay between our competition and the Woolery had almost everyone back mark. There isn't really any dialing-up in from his '09 campaign in which Soozal Attendance among the J/105s was also this class; the demeanor is fairly mellow, sailed to a perfect record in the Florida down, with only 16 boats — about seven and I think because of it we'll be adding regattas and the SF Bay IRC series. Join- fewer than came out for the previous more boats." ing Woolery for the Stone Cup this year season counter in April. Adam Spiegel's Wimer was joined by Brian Gauny, were North Sails' Pete McCormick, Chris Jam Session sailed a consistent 1-2-2-4 Rod Marble, Christopher Ames, Elizabeth Lewis, Greg Felton, Nick Gibbens, Gary to take the title after perennial contend- Little, Lindsey Johnson, Bill Devereaux, Sadamori, Matt Siddens, Andy McCor- ers, Bruce Stone's Arbitrage — defending Melissa Mooney, Liz Ellison, Craig Watson mick and Hogan Beattie. Scott Easom, North American champion — and Scooter who commissioned the boat and manages Simmons' Blackhawk — defending Fleet Susan 'Soosal' Woolery with husband Dan, of her the program for Woolery, replaced Wool- #1 season champion — had up-and-down IRC-dominating, near-namesake King 40. ery's normal tactician, Robbie fi rst days before rebounding on Sunday Haines, who will rejoin the with a bullet and another top-three apiece program at the next IRC event, to fi nish second and third respectively. St. Francis YC's Aldo Alessio Regatta. ST. FRANCIS YC STONE CUP (5/15-16, 4r, 0t) "Scott has a commitment IRC — 1) Soozal, King 40, Dan Woolery, to Kokopelli² for the Big Boat 4 points; 2) TNT, Tripp 43, Brad Copper, 11; 3) Series this year," Woolery said. Ciao!, Archambault A40RC, Philippe Paturel, 14. "Rather than have him in the (9 boats) J/120 — 1) Desdemona, John Wimer, 9 middle of the boat like we did points; 2) Mr. Magoo, Steve Madeira, 12; 3) Day- all last year, we put him on enu, Don Payan, 12. (8 boats) tactics. That way Robbie will be J/105 — 1) Jam Session, Adam Spiegel, 9 able to just step right in, and points; 2) Arbitrage, Bruce Stone, 13; 3) Black- the middle of the boat won't hawk, Scooter Simmons, 15. (16 boats) LATITUDE/ROB change." Complete results at: www.stfyc.org

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PHRO 1A-winner, Lani Spund's turboed SC 52 Kokopelli². For Quanci, whose crew on Green Buf- falo consisted of John and Sue Paulling, Bob Nance, John Dillow, Ian Matthew, Jeff Drust, Jeff Gould, Pat Lakner, Bill Merrick and Goran Borjesson, the race marked the third time in three years he's been the top monohull in an ocean race only to lose fi rst overall to a multihull. He didn't sound too bothered; it was great opportunity for some "driver training." "This year I have the 'problem' of too many crew," Quanci said. "I've had 11-13 crew for every ocean race, but how can I ask people to stay home and miss the fun? Ten of the 11 people on board drove the boat; most everyone had 30 minutes on the wheel. It keeps the crew happy and coming back. The one person that didn’t drive doesn’t like driving in under 20 knots!" As the only multihull, Stoneberg's Shadow crew of Andy McCormick, Kyle Gunderson, John Bonds and Jody Mc- Cormack had the advantage of not having to deal with anyone in their way. But there was something in their way that almost tripped them up. "It was more than just the normal hairy, breezy reach," Stoneberg said. "We must have hit something about two miles from the Gate, because our starboard rudder went out of alignment and we suddenly had a TON of leeward helm. I'd been driving for a while, so I turned it over to the younger, stronger guys who did a great job bringing her home safely. We did bury the bows twice, causing rather inspiring headstands Extreme 40-style. The crew of Dan Woolery's King 40 'Soozal' gives leave it to port while the other half left it a clinic on hiking hard at the Stone Cup. 'Soozal' Fortunately we have a lot of volume in the to starboard. The former set kites while scored four bullets in the IRC Division. bows, so they just popped back up and rounding, but the latter would ultimately off we went again — no harm, no foul. A Crewed Farallones fi nd the near-shore pressure — which ap- skinny Extreme 40 would have gone over The OYRA's Full Crew Farallones Race parently hadn't gone anywhere — sooner for sure. The guys dubbed the move as brought out a high-quality fl eet of boats on the way back in. Almost everyone we the 'Shadow Double Rudder Check.'" for what was expected to be a breeze- talked to said it was the closest they'd ever For those of you who see such things, on, pound-out, surf-back, 58-mile trip been to the island while rounding it. you may have noticed that this year around the Rockpile on May 7. That Most boats got a great little ride wasn't exactly what happened. After beat- through the Gate toward the end of their Adam Spiegel's 'Jam Session' was steady and ing out the Gate and around Pt. Bonita respective races, with breeze in the low consistent, winning the J/105 division at Stone in a fl ood with breeze into the low 20s, 20s and slack water transitioning to the Cup with nothing lower than a fourth. it was looking as though it would be a early fl ood at around 5 p.m. pretty typical race. But as the boats left Peter Stoneberg's Formula the Marin Headlands behind them, the 40 Shadow was the only mul- breeze never clocked and it wasn't long tihull in the race and, with a before just about everyone was changing corrected time of just over 8.5 up to their biggest headsails and beating hours, took the nominal over- out to the islands in 8 to 12 knots of wind all corrected time honors. Jim and balmy temps. Quanci's Cal 40 Green Buffalo Distinct among other Farallones races, was the race's giant-slayer, WWW.H2OSHOTS.COM the Full Crew Farallones allows each boat coming home with the overall to pick which way to go around and, at monohull corrected-time win least in PHRO 1A, there wasn't any con- and PHRO 3 honors — about sensus — about half the fl eet opted to four minutes faster than the ERIK SIMONSON/ May, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 127 THE RACING WWW.H2OSHOTS.COM LATITUDE/ROB COURTESY GREEN BUFFALO COURTESY ERIK SIMONSON/ COURTESY GREEN BUFFALO COURTESY WWW.H2OSHOTS.COM WWW.LYONSIMAGING.COM PETER LYONS/ ERIK SIMONSON/

Clockwise from upper spread — The Knarrs and Etchells mix it up at the San Francisco YC's Elite Keel Regatta; two of the nine Melges 24s blast downwind at the Elite Keel, whose write-up we ran out of space for; the Full Crew Farallones Race — Chip Megeath's R/P 45 'Criminal Mischief' works upwind with her massive new, offshore-only, square top main; Lani Spund's SC 52T 'Kokopelli²' was fi rst overall in PHRO 1A; Peter Stoneberg's Formula 40 'Shadow' blasting back through the Gate on the way to an overall win; Jim Quanci's Cal 40 'Green Buffalo' was top monohull; 'Green Buffalo's track shows just how much of a beat it was to the island; why Quanci brings 11 crew along; Andy Costello, Chris Hagerman, JV Gilmour and Mo Gutenkunst enjoy the day aboard 'Double Trouble'. Shadow is carrying around a new sail right now. The goal in multihull sailing is side up." inventory designed by Randy Smythe always to fl y a hull and reduce friction/ Stoneberg — who's campaigned Farr after sailing around last year with sails wetted surface. We used to struggle to fl y 40s and TP 52s — added that he's enjoy- that looked too old even to be original a hull in 13 knots and now we fl y easily ing the boat immensely. equipment from the boat. in 9 knots. Now we just need to de-power "These Formula 40's are the most fun "The main and jib are about 34% earlier by dropping the jib or reefi ng the I have ever had sailing," he said. "They bigger overall," Stoneberg said. "They're main. At a certain point less sail area is are more exciting, cheaper, easier and much, much less stretchy than the old much faster because it reduces drag and way more fun to sail than one design ones. They transfer power to the boat — it makes it much easier to keep the shiny keelboats or TP52s. We actually love to

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sail it double handed as it is so easy to the inaugural California International cunningham and was the human pole sail with two. Unlike a keelboat it doesn't Blind Sailing Regatta May 14-16. Sailed for the jib when needed. Hailing from load up, it just accelerates." on the Estuary the regatta drew six Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Bos- He said he knows of two that are avail- teams from as far away as Japan and ton, plus the two Bay Area teams, one able for about $125K and that would only New Zealand for a practice day followed from BAADS and "California One" from require another $25K of investment. If by two days of racing. the Marin Sailing School, the teams you're interested, contact us and we'll be The boats were crewed by a combina- raced borrowed J/24s, which were kept happy to put you in touch with him. tion of sighted and unsighted or visually in slips donated by Svendsen’s Marine. impaired sailors. Each boat had a visu- The racers arrived Friday for their ﬁ rst California International Blind Sailing ally impaired driver and main trimmer, regatta brieﬁ ng, lunch, and on-the-wa- Regatta a sighted jib trimmer, sighted tactician, ter practice starts to get familiar with the The Island YC and Marin Sailing and for this regatta, the boat owner or boats. School for the Blind teamed up to host owner’s rep, who managed the vang and "The sailors were amazing in how

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quickly they memorize the details of the boats, and how they're rigged," said Island YC Staff Commodore Dawn "Their sense of humor, and matter-of- Chesney. "In most cases, if you watch fact way of dealing with their disability the crew rigging the boat, you'll have a is really quite amazing," Chesney said. hard time knowing who is sighted and "I actually heard one visually impaired who is not." sailor helping another up the stairs at After breakfast at the club Saturday IYC say, 'it’s like the blind leading the morning, the teams got down to busi- blind.'" ness, hitting the water for six races. Two years in the making, the regatta There were protest fl ags a-fl yin' but each represented the efforts of both the Marin incident was resolved on the water. The Sailing School's Al Spector and the YC. day's racing was followed by a benefi t And These two, small, non-profi t organi- dinner for the Marin Sailing School at- zations came up with not only the venue tended by over 120 people. The proceeds JANE BROWN and boats, but housing for the competi- from the dinner went toward helping tors, Bay Area transportation, meals the Marin Sailing School team attend clothing and awards. national and world regattas like the '12 It's not something you see at every regatta. The inaugural California International Blind Sailing Regatta "The visually impaired sailors are Worlds in Japan in the future. hosted by Island YC was an international success. people of amazing courage and deter- On Sunday, the sailors had three mination who do not let their disability races, which were all the New Zealand beer and stories fl owed and the awards stop them, or limit the life they have yet team needed to charge into a tie for fi rst were handed out, including the sports- to live," Chesney said. and win the countback on the strength manship award, which went to Southern Results and more information about of its three-bullet performance. At the California resident Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, the regatta and Marin Sailing School for trophy presentation that followed, the who raced on the California One team. the Blind are available at www.iyc.org. THE BOX SCORES Beer can series are in full-swing, and Chris Herrman, 9. (12 boats) (5 boats) this month's Box Scores has both weekend KNARR (4r, 2t) — 1) Fifty-Fifty, Jon Perkins, 2 PHRF 201+ — 1) Blueberry, Nonsuch 22, and beer can events in it. We don't have the points; 2) Three Boys and a Girl, Chris Perkins, John Foster; 2) Chile Pepper, Santana 25, Dave time or manpower to chase down all the 3; 3) Svenkist, Sean Svendsen, 4. (21 boats) Lyman. (2 boats) results, so please post them on your club's Complete results at: www.yra.org MULTIHULL — 1) Triple Play, F-31, Richard Keller. (1 boat) website or send them directly to the Racing OYRA SPRING SERIES STANDINGS THROUGH NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Magic, Mercury, Joey Editor at [email protected]. Our format 5/10 (3r, 1t) Hansen; 2) Svenska, Peterson 34, Fred Minning; is to include the name of the boat, the type PHRO 1A — 1) Ocelot, Fox 44, Greg Nelsen/ 3) Mardi Gras, Santana 22, Ari Rubenstein. (6 and length of boat, and the fi rst and last Kevin Flanigan, 2 points; 2) Deception, SC 50, boats) names of the owner(s). We'll do our best to Bill Helvestine, 3; 3) Double Trouble, J/125, Andy COLUMBIA 5.5 — 1) Tenacious, Adam Sadeg; get that info into Latitude 38 and 'Lectronic Costello/Peter Kreuger, 4. (5 boats) 2) Alert, Liem Dao; 3) Sea Biscuit, Peter Szasz. (6 Latitude. PHRO 1 — 1) War Pony, Farr 36 OD, Mark boats) Howe, 2 points; 2) Bloom County, Mancebo 31, MERIT 25 — 1) Bewitched, Laraine Salmon; WEEKEND: Charles James/Jon Stewart, 3; 3) Sapphire, Syn- 2) Bandido, George Gurrola; 3) Dire Straits, ergy 1000, David Rasmussen, 5. (8 boats) Steve Bayles. (5 boats) TIBURON YC BEHRENS REGATTA (5/15) PHRO 2 — 1) Split Water, Beneteau First 10R, Complete results at: www.oyc.org DIVISION 1(PHRF < 165) — 1) Joyride, J/105, 3 points; 2) Nancy, Wyliecat 30 OB, Pat Broderick, Bill Hoehler, 4 points; 2) Frenzy, Moore 24, Lon 4; 3) X-Dream, X-119, Steen Moller, 6. (11 boats) SOUTH BEACH YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES (CU- Woodrum, 7; 3) Red Hawk, Hawkfarm, Gerry PHRO 3 — 1) Green Buffalo, Cal 40, Jim MULATIVE) (3r, 0t) Gunn/ John Sullivan, 7. (3 boats) Quanci, 2 points; 2) Ay Caliente!, Benetau 36.7, SPINNAKER (PHRF < 99) — 1) Alpha Puppy, DIVISION 2 (PHRF > 165) — 1) Wind Dance, Cal Aaron Kennedy, 5; 3) Tiki J, J/42, Matthew Neu- 1D35, Alex Farell, 9 points; 2) 007, J/105, Bruce 2-27, Ann Watson, 4 points; 2) Galante, Folkboat, mann/Scott Dickinson, 6. (10 boats) Blackie, 13; 3) Tupelo Honey, Elan 40, Gerry Otto Schreier, 6; 3) Don Wan, Santana 28, Don SHS (SHORTHANDED) — 1) Banditos, Moore Sheridan, 18. (12 boats) Kunstler, 10. (4 boats) 24, John Kernot, 2 points; 2) Moonshine, Dog- SPINNAKER (PHRF 100+) — 1) Indepen- DIVISION 3 (ULTIMATE 20s) — 1) Salsa, Matt patch 26, Dylan Benjamin, 4; 3) Zsa-Zsa, 1D35, dence, J/32, Joe Wells, 7 points; 2) Northern Boroughf, 4 points; 2) Breakaway, John Wolfe, 5; Stan Glaros. (9 boats) Light, Santana 35, Rod Neathery, 9; 3) Highlight- 3) UAgain, David Woodside, 9. (3 boats) Complete results at: www.yra.org er, Islander 36, William Hackel, 13. (12 boats) Complete results at: www.tyc.org NON-SPINNAKER (PHRF >154) — 1) Car- WEEKNIGHT: melita, Catalina 42, Christian Lewis, 3 points; 2) WBRA CUMULATIVE THROUGH 5/17 All Hail, Catalina 34, Page van Loben sels, 9; 3) BEAR (6r, 2t) — 1) Chance, Ansel Wettersten, OAKLAND YC SWEET 16 SERIES # 2 (5/12) Rollover, Catalina 34, Lynn Guerra, 9. (8 boats) 5 points; 2) Smokey, Stephen Robertson, 5; 3) PHRF < 150 — 1) Dark & Stormy, 1D35, Jona- NON-SPINNNAKER (PHRF 155+) — 1) Star Kodiak, Peter Miller, 10. (6 boats) thon Hunt; 2) JetStream, JS9000, Dan Alvarez; 3) Ranger, Ranger 26, Simon James/Tim Walsh, BIRD (4r, 2t) — 1) Robin, Cissy Kirane, 2 points; Golden Moon, Express 37, Kame & Sally Rich- 3 points; 2) Synergizer, Ericson 28, Larry Wein- 2) Widgeon, David Cobb, 3; 3) Curlew, Heinz ards. (7 boats) hoff, 8; 3) Ruth E, Catalina 27, Bill Davidson, 9. (8 Backer, 5. (6 boats) PHRF 151-200 — 1) Morning Dew, Kiwi 29, boats) FOLKBOAT (6r, 2t) — 1) Polperro, Peter Jeal, Vince Boley; 2) Popeye & I, Cal 9.2, Ruth Sum- CATALINA 30 — 1) Adventure, Jack McDer- 6 points; 2) Windansea, David Wilson, 7; 3) Thea, mers; 3) Nice Turn, Cal 2-29, Richard Johnson. mott, 3 points; 2) Friday's Eagle, Mark Hecht, 8; 3)

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J/120 Ocean Race brought out some The J/120 class held its own ocean quality fl eets at St. race May 1. After a rabbit start off Trea- Francis YC May sure Island, the seven-boat fl eet headed 1-2. Ten 29ers, out to leave G7 to port in a light south- nine Finns, 13 easterly. Formula boards, "The breeze slowly clocked and gained 12 Laser Radi- velocity until we were seeing close to als and 17 Lasers 30 knots from the northwest as we ap- sailed a seven- proached the buoy," said the race's win- race, one-thro- ner, Desdemona skipper John Wimer. wout series on the "From there, it was back to Fort Ma- Cityfront in breeze son where the boats took their own fi n- in the low to mid- ish times after a fabulous, windy ride twenties. back under the Gate." JANE BROWN ELVSTROM ZELLER- J/120 OCEAN RACE (5/1) BACH REGATTA (5/1- J/120 — 1) Desdemona, John Wimer; 2) 2, 7r/1t) The fl ag exchange at the fi rst ever California Inter- Chance, Barry Lewis; 3) Mr. Magoo, Steve Ma- LASER — 1) Steve Bourdow; 2) Tracy Usher; national Blind Sailing Regatta hosted by Island YC. deira. (8 boats) 3) Peter Vessella. (17 boats) Complete results at: www.sf-j120.org RADIAL — 1) Chris Boome; 2) John-Bernard FINN — 1) Erik Lidecis; 2) Henry Sprague; 3) Duler; 3) Domenic Bove. (12 boats) Robert Kinney. (9 boats) Elvstrom Zellerbach FORMULA BOARD — 1) Xavier Ferlet; 2) 29er — 1) Antoine Screve/James Moody; 2) The Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta Steve Bodner; 3) Eric Christianson. (13 boards) Max Fraser/David Liebenberg; 3) JP Barnes/

Huge, Bill Woodruff/Tanya Keen/Peter Birch/Rus- ies; 3) Wile E Coyote, Express 27, Dan Pruzan. (9 (5 boats) sell Houlston, 11. (7 boats) boats) Complete results at: www.cyc.org Complete results at: www.southbeachyc.com DIVISION B (168 RATERS) — 1) No Name, Merit 25, Scott Wilder; 2) Bewitched, Merit 25, St. FRANCIS YC CABRINHA RACE SERIES (5/13, BAY VIEW BOAT CLUB MONDAY NIGHT MAD- Laraine Salmon; 3) My Tahoe Too!, Capri 25, 3r, 0t) NESS #1 (4/19) Steve Douglass. (6 boats) OPEN — 1) Johnny Heineken, 5 points; 2) DIVISION A — 1) Chewink, Golden Gate, Tim DIVISION C (PHRF 152+) — 1) Shadow Fax, Chip Wasson, 5; 3) Stefaans Viljoen, 8. (24 kites) Donnely; 2) Chance, Bear Boat, Ansel Wettersten; Olson 25, Mark Simpson; 2) Lelo Too, Tartan 30, MASTER — 1) Chip Wasson, 5 points; 2) Mar- 3) Wharwhoop, Contessa 33, Chuck Hooper. (7 Emile Carles; 3) Tinker, Wilderness 21, Matthew cello Segura, 24; 3) Eric Geleynse, 30. (6 kites) boats) Beal. (8 boats) GRAND MASTER — 1) Frank Wittke, 36 Complete results at: www.bvbc.org DIVISION D (SANTANA 22) — 1) Spitﬁ re, Tom points; 2) Bret Hersher, 48; 3) Hugo Kenyon, 81. McIntyre; 2) Atuna Matata, Bill King; 3) Domina- (3 kites) BALLENA BAY YC FRIDAY NITE GRILLERS SE- trix, Heidi Schmidt. (3 boats) RIES #4 (5/14) DIVISION E NON-SPINNAKER —1) Obses- St. FRANCIS YC FRIDAY NIGHT WINDSURFING PHRF — 1) Tortfeasor, Olson 34, Jeff Rude; sion, Harbor 20, Lee Perry; 2) Svenska, Peterson SERIES (5/14, 5r, 0t) 2) Dixie, Pearson 10M, Dan Watson; 3) Second 34, Fred Minning; 3) Take Five, Wilderness 21, OPEN — 1) Seth Besse, 7 points; 2) Steve Verse, Club Nautique Colgate 26, Doug Perry. (8 n/a. (3 boats) Bodner, 8; 3) Chris Radkowski, 8. (14 boards) boats) Complete results at: www.iyc.org Complete results at: www.stfyc.org Complete results at: www.bbyc.org CORINTHIAN YC FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES #6 SVENDSEN'S THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES TREA- SAUSALITO YC SPRING SUNSET SERIES #1 (5/14) SURE ISLAND SAILING CENTER (???) NON-SPINNAKER 1 — 1) Basic Instinct, Elliot VANGUARD 15 (5/20, 4r, 0t) — 1) Harrison DIVISION A (SPINNAKER) — 1) Streaker, 1050, Jan Borjeson; 2) Willow, Centurion 40s, Bob Turner/Kristin Maberry, 13 points; 2) Chad Grey/ J/105, Ron Anderson; 2) Nancy, Wyliecat 30, Pat Braid; 3) Henry Hannah, Cal 40, David Holscher. Natasha Baker, 13; 3) Matthew Sessions/Avery Broderick; 3) Gammon, Tartan 10, Jeff Hutter. (7 (12 boats) Patton, 15. (13 boats) boats) NON-SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Amandla, Catalina Complete results at: www.vanguard15.org MULTIHULL — 1) Origami, Corsair 24, Greg 34, Kurt Magdanz; 2) Kira, Cal 33-2, Jim Erskine; LASER (4/29, 4r/0t) — 1) James Vernon, 4 Carter. (1 boat) 3) Mimicat, Hinckley 38, Robert Long; 4) Sum- points; 2) Nick Burke, 11; 3) Rob Way, 13. (8 DIVISION C (NON-SPINNAKER) — 1) Jarlen, mer Sailstice, Ranger 33 Turbo, John Arndt. (10 boats) J/35, Jeff Dunnavant; 2) J Hawk, J/133, Dale boats) Complete results at: www.tilaserﬂ eet.org Fleming; 3) Grey Ghost, Hanse 342, Doug Grant. NON-SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Sweet Reward, (8 boats) Santana 22, Craig McDow; 2) Mischief, Hunter TIBURON YC FRIDAY NIGHT RACING #1 (5/21) DIVISION D (NON-SPINNAKER) — 1) Trasher, 295, Karl Belgum. (2 boats) DIVSION 1 (PHRF < 157) —1) Joyride, J/105, Merit 25, Harriet Lehman; 2) Tackful, Santana 22, J/105 — 1) Yikes!, Peter Stoneberg; 2) Alche- Bill Hoehler; 2) Natural Blonde, J/105, Kelsie Cathy Stierhoff/Frank Lawler; 3) Serendipity, Cal my, Walter Sanford. (2 boats) Deisinger; 3) Miramar, Frers 41, Jeff Brucia. (6 29, Phil Hyndman. (8 boats) SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Shenanigans, Express boats) Complete results at: www.syconline.org 27, Bill Moore; 2) Good & Plenty, Soverel 33, Jus- DIVISION 2 (PHRF > 158) — 1) Red Hawk, tis Fennell; 3) Yucca, 8 Meter, Hank Easom. (10 Hawkfarm, Gunn/Sullivan; 2) Siento El Viento, ISLAND YC ISLAND NIGHTS SPRING SERIES #2 boats) C&C 29, Ian Matthew; 3) Coaster, Catalina 30, (5/7) SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Wuda Shuda, Soverel David Wegner. (4 boats) DIVISION A (PHRF <152) — 1) Ruby, Moore 24, 26 OB, Craig Page; 2) Moxie, Cal 282, Laurence Complete results at: www.tyc.org Steve McCarthy; 2) Twisted, Farr 40, Mike DeVr- Bekins; 3) Big Wow!, Rhodes 19, William Royall.

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Chris Rast. (10 boats) Complete results at: www.stfyc.org out that nipping at their heels in second place was the Air Force team of Lt. American Armed Forces Cup Robert Germany, Maj. Jason Funk and There are plenty of people out there MSgt Lowell Olson! The Navy was third paying lip service to "supporting our and the Army fourth. More info can be troops", but Club Nautique in Alameda found at www.clubnautique.net/spe- walks the walk with its American Armed cials/armedforcescup.html. Forces Cup. Celebrating its second anniversary on May 15, the regatta brought Race Notes in teams from four of the fi ve branches PacCupdate — With the starts less of service — the Marines were unable to than six weeks away, the '10 Pacifi c Cup sail due to troop deployments — for a is shaping up to be a great race. The fi - one-day regatta on the Bay on May 15. nal deadlines have passed and 56 boats The teams of three sailors each were are still signed up for the slide to Oahu's trained in the morning by Club Nautique Kaneohe Bay.

instructors who stayed on board for the MARIANNE ARMAND/CLUB NAUTIQUE At this point it looks as if either Aus- racing but weren't allowed to participate, tralian Alan Brierty's R/P 63 Limit, or except in case of emergency. This wasn't Philippe Kahn's turboed Open 50 Pe- any pleasure cruise on the Estuary, it gasus OP-50 will be the scratch boat in was a full-blown bash-fest on the South The action at Club Nautique's second annual Ameri- can Armed Forces Cup was as tight as it gets. a division that will also likely feature Bay off Ballena Isle, with boats having Ashley Wolfe's Bay Area-based TP 52 to tuck in one mandatory reef before who hadn't sailed since she was a teen- Mayhem, Hector Velarde's Peru-based resisting the RC's attempts to mandate ager — SN Cory Malstrom and SK1 Rob- SC 70 Mirage, Chip Megeath's Pelican another. ert Dobrocke did, in fact, win the event. Bay-based R/P 45 Criminal Mischief, We'd expect a good result from the But you might be surprised to ﬁ nd Jim Partridge's Antrim 49 canter Rapid Navy and Coast Guard, and the latter's Transit, and possibly — if it's been shak- team of skipper SN Lindsey Schmid — en down in time, and doesn't end up in

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the next division down, Buzz Blackett, “Every candi- Todd Hedin and Liz Baylis' brand new date city knows Antrim Class 40 California Condor. that a very strong There are two Santa Cruz 50s, Wayne case has already Zittel's J/World's Hula Girl and Jack been put forward Taylor's successful Horizon. Quite a few by San Francisco,” boats are returning from '08, and good were the words concentrations of boats of similar D/L from BMW Oracle and length should make for some good Racing CEO Rus- class breaks. All of which point to a close sell Coutts at the contest. As always, we'll be previewing conference. the divisions and making our picks for With those 17 the Latitude 38 jinx . . . umm, we mean words, Coutts im- winners . . . in next month's issue, so mediately buoyed stay tuned. In the meantime, check out the hopes of every the race's user-friendly website at www. Cup fan who’d like MARIANNE ARMAND/CLUB NAUTIQUE paciﬁ ccup.org. to see the match America's Cupdate — It's been an for the 34th Ameri- eventful month on the "where's the next ca’s Cup contested America's Cup match gonna be" front. on the Bay. Almost as tantalizing was From left — SN Cory Malstrom, SK1 Robert Do- We're starting to believe there's a real- one of the requirements that have been brocke and SN Lindsey Schmid made the Coast Guard proud with a win at Club Nautique Alameda's ly strong possibility that the next Cup laid down for the next class of Ameri- American Armed Forces Cup on May 15. match will be raced on the Bay. That ca’s Cup boats: they should be able to sentiment was ﬁ rst substantially en- race in any venue from 5-35 knots. And and-bolts hurdles ahead, there's been couraged by the press conference held while there are certainly plenty of nuts- another development that leads us to by Golden Gate YC and the Club Nautico start believing that they might not be di Roma in Rome on May 6. the impediments we once imagined. You

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may recall that in our wrap-up of the 33rd America's Cup match we expressed be confi rmed by December 31 while the skepticism about the ability of the teams challenge period will open October 1 and to cut through the bureaucratic red tape stay open only until January 31. in short enough order to establish the We fi nd the latter point surprising, infrastructure needed to host the next but it would certainly indicate the that match on the Bay. the Defender and CoR are committed to But a resolution passed by the Bay having a world circuit of prelude events Conservation and Development Commis- leading up to the 34th match for the sion on May 19 gives us a lot of hope. All Cup as they announced at the press but the last paragraph of the document conference. And last, but certainly not starts with the word "Whereas" so we'll least, the most likely dates for the match leave all that crap out. The fi nal graph is will be between 2013-14 — insert a big WWW.H2OSHOTS.COM where the message is. "THANK GOD" here. We don't think any- "Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that one wants to wait around for fi ve years the San Francisco Bay Conservation and like we all did for the fi rst Auckland Cup Development Commission expresses its match in 2000. support for bringing the next America's As expected, the teams have commit- ERIK SIMONSON/ Cup races to San Francisco Bay," was ted to having a professional and neutral how the resolution concluded, a senti- race management team not controlled ment that we can only hope is carried by the defender. BMW Oracle Racing will into practice if the Defender and Chal- Emmy nominee Vince Casalaina sailing his Snipe. not be cherrypicking its way through the lenger of Record bring it here. ica’s Cup will be issued by August 31, Challenger Series for giggles. The rest of the May 6 press confer- the design rule will be released by Sep- The announcement of the circuit-style ence in Rome had some points that are tember 30. The NOR and SIs will be pub- racing in multiple cities preceding the worth noting, especially regarding the lished by December 31. The venue will Cup, plus the timing of the challenge pe- timeline for the Defender and CoR's de- riod and the announcement of a three- cisions: the protocol for the 34th Amer- or four-year Cup cycle point to a lot of HANSEN RIGGING open

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activity very quickly on the Cup front. and scary! These guys are sending it, and that’s ex- Emmy Time — Die- actly what needs to happen to capitalize hard Bay Area Snipe on all the buzz created by ACs 32 & 33. sailor and profession- The America's Cup website has been real videographer Vince vamped; check it out at www.americas- Casalaina was nomi- cup.com. nated for a sports 18 Feet of Fury — There's good news Emmy award in the for you 18-ft skiff fans out there: word "News Single Story or on the street is that two containers of Series" category for boats will be coming from Australia, and a video he produced WWW.H2OSHOTS.COM one from New Zealand for this year's 18- about the '09 Snipe ft skiff International Regatta and Ron- Worlds in San Diego. stan Bridge-to-Bridge race at St. Francis As part of a larger YC August 22-26. documentary on the class, the video rep- With each container able to accom- ERIK SIMONSON/ modate four boats, plus the West Coast's resented a fraction of contingent of about four competitive the work he's put into boats, we should see a 16-boat regatta. the ﬁ lm, which will be Ever heard the term Charley-Foxtrot? The Formula And there's a chance that both New Zea- released next year in celebration of the boards and a 29er demonstrate an example at the land and Australia might send an ad- 80th anniversary of his beloved class. Elvstrom Zellerbach Regatta at St. Francis YC. No ditional container, and that European Mea Culpa — In last month's issue, sailors were harmed in the making of this photo. teams on their way across the world for we incorrectly credited John Dukat with the Australian summer season might the photo of a Laser Sailor "Waterboard- boat atop his daggerboard. send a container or two also. Imagine ing," i.e. being towed behind a chase In fact, it was Pat Grey who caught what 24 18-footers would look like on that moment of Laser sailor ingenuity. the Cityfront in late August . . . brilliant, Sorry Pat!

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about legal issues. We depart from our usual format this month to bring you our fi rst-time- It is supposedly not illegal ever report on Chartering in Cuba. It serves as a perfect companion to travel to Cuba, but only to piece to the feature article on cruising in Cuban waters that appeared in spend money there. Report- our May edition. As you'll read below, Americans are allowed to travel edly, Americans are rarely to Cuba — they're just not supposed to spend money. prosecuted in any event. And there is also a law that deals with exempting those Forbidden Waters: El Capitano; Carmen, Head Chef; Marie, who provide humanitarian A Cuban Bareboat Cruise Spiritual Leader; Spencer, Dispenser aid. So I highly recommend At the end of each bareboat charter of Boonerisms; Grasshopper, Resident packing very basic things to that we do, our Bay Area-based charter- Playboy and Chief of Security; Jasmine, give away like soap, fi rst aid ing gang usually starts talking about Herbologist; and Lalo of Cozumel, Dive items, T-shirts, sunscreen, where to charter next. Because we've Master. As you'll read later, my title be- etc. Not only are these items already chartered in many places around came: The Napigator. needed and appreciated by the globe — and because we love the Ca- How do you get in and out of Cuba? Cubans — who suffer from ribbean — Cuba always seems to enter Our Italian/English Capitano, Aldo, chronic shortages of very the conversation. It has always been the went in and out via London, England. basic supplies — but you can elephant in the room. Questions come As the holder of both British and Italian trade them for lobster! up like: What islands did Hemingway passports, he could fl y nonstop from his We decided to fl y through cruise? What are those cays south of the home in London to Havana. Mexico, and chose to go via main island? Can Americans even travel On a trip to Cuba, you should fi nd Cancun. But I cannot recom- to Cuba? someone like Aldo. Or maybe just fi nd mend Cancun, as it is strictly After researching those questions, we Aldo himself — he is recently separated a tourist town with wall-to- ended up putting together a trip to the and available. Cuba takes Aldo’s credit wall American-style high-ris- islands off the southern coast known cards. Thankfully, Aldo was able to es. On our next trip to Cuba, as Los Archipiélago de Los Canarreos, use his credit card at La Floridita, a I will travel through Mexico roughly thirty miles southwest of La well-known Hemingway haunt that we City — or fl y to London and Bahia de Cochinos (the Bay of Pigs). frequented in Havana, which is home of continue nonstop across the This piece describes our trip and ac- the best daiquiris ever. Aldo also used his Atlantic with Aldo. curately records key trip details. Crew credit card in ATM machines in Havana. We were nervous about names have been changed to protect the He was able to put our boat’s damage supplying passport and per- innocent from prosecution of strange insurance deductible on his card, and sonal information to www. anti-Cuban laws. After reading Heming- also charged the provisioning at the cubatravelusa.com for the way’s Islands in the Stream, I chose Roger marina. Americans cannot do these Cancun-to-Havana leg. But Davis as my alias. things. We need cash. And even then the luckily, Lalo of Cozumel We were a crew of eight, in addition Cuban government penalizes the use of stepped in with a local con- to myself: six Americans, one Italian U.S. dollars by 10%. More on this later. tact, and handled the trans- and Lalo of Cozumel. They were Aldo, American credit cards and cell phones action locally. Cuba's distinctive musical styles are among do not work in Cuba. Even if you have a per- the island nation's greatest cultural treasures. As Aldo was arranging a flat-bed, sonal contact in Mexico, if It's hard to sit still while listening. fi rst class, nonstop fl ight from London you fl y to Cuba you will have on Virgin Atlan- to supply passport and per- tic, the American sonal information, both to contingent was the airline, and also to the handwringing Cuban authorities who issue about vague and your tourist visa. My recom- ridiculous U.S. mendation (unless you know travel restric- Lalo) is to fi nd a travel agent tions and details. in Mexico City (ideally, one Should we give recommended by someone our passport in- you trust), fl y to Mexico City, formation to a and book a fl ight to Havana from there. website called Cuban offi cials do not stamp your www.cubatrav- passport on the way in to or out of the elusa.com? This country unless you ask them to. They do website gives lots have a camera at immigration that takes of information your picture. But basically, entering and about how to en- exiting Cuba is no problem. They don’t ter and exit Cuba even go through the motions of looking as an American at your bags when you leave, presumably citizen, and also because there is nothing valuable to take

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A taxi from the Havana Airport to the Hotel Nacional costs about 35 CUC for seven of us in a van. ($1.08 U.S. = 1 CUCs, plus they penalize U.S. dollar con- versions an additional 10%. So it's smart to convert to Euros before you go.) You soon learn that everyone in Cuba seems to love Americans. Many Cubans we met were happy to hear that Americans were visiting. Cuban law restricts import of certain items, including handheld GPS and VHF radios. Our delightful captain, Aldo, likes doing old-school navigation, and the boat was supposed to have GPS, so I left behind my trusty Magellan handheld and only brought a VHF radio. As it turned out, my customs declaration form did not ask any questions about such items, and no one looked in my bag. (Our bags were x-rayed on the way through Havana customs, but no one seemed to care about the VHF radio.) Aldo really does enjoy good old- fashioned coastal navigation techniques, with bearings, running fi xes, distance/ time/speed calculations and other dead reckoning skills. He also likes to run around, drive the boat and do just about everything else (except raise and lower the mainsail) at the same time, which freed up time for the rest of us to snooze. What a luxury! But every time I would settle in for a good nap, Aldo would inevi- tably yell out: "Where is the navigator?" At which I would jump up from my berth and show him how to use the electronic chart plotter. Using this technique, Aldo only ran aground three times — nothing serious, though. Always a very soft, sand landing that we could back off of. That's when I earned the nickname 'the napigator'. With that as background, we'll share some highlights of our trip. After a large breakfast buffet at Hotel Nacional, we met our bus — a large luxury motor- coach that seats 24. In addition to the driver, a fellow named Carlos served as our tour director. While we sat comfortably watching rock videos, the driver ALL PHOTOS ROGER DAVIS passed many locals who were hitchhik- Deserted anchorages, tranquil turquoise wa- bank or elsewhere. ing along the highway. ters and the most prolifi c reserves of lobster Mexicana Airlines has flights to Our galley guru, Carmen, insisted in the Caribbean add to Cuba's allure. Havana, and it's a great airline. The that we stop at a local market to pick (Cuban "Convertible pesos") to exit. Get planes are new, the fl ight attendants up vegetables to add to our provisioning. your tourist visa stamped to verify this are professional, and the airline food is Carlos dutifully complied. But the food payment before you join the long and better than most. Be warned that you stalls had little to buy except sausages, tedious exit line. I also recommend hav- may be shocked by the pesticide spritzer potatoes, tomato sauce and oranges. ing some emergency cash on you in case within the cabin just as you enter and Carmen assiduously searched for fresh you miss your fl ight and have to spend exit Cuba. According to the airline, it is produce during the trip. Otherwise we another night. Remember, there is no perfectly safe and, well, you just have to would have gone without as there are way for Americans to get money from a get over it. chronic shortages throughout Cuba.

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The trip from Havana to Cienfuegos is about four hours. Marina Cienfuegos good club nearby, the Club Cienfuegos, is gated and guarded (as are all marinas and enlisted Captain Aldo as a chaper- we saw in Cuba). After meeting Omar one. The place was wild. Sexy girls were Morales from Platten Sailing Cuba, Aldo all over Captain Aldo and Grasshopper, and I were impressed with his thorough- grinding, downing rum, dry humping, ness and great attitude. He kept saying: train dancing, crotch grabbing, propo- "This is a German company; everything sitioning, kissing, and other antics. works." I told him that is not possible, Grasshopper introduced Aldo to Claudia, there is always something broken, and a fantastic dancer and great beauty, but we will ﬁ nd it. But Omar was essentially Aldo later discovered she was a trans- correct. Our boat, Cohiba, an F-P Bahia sexual, so he eventually stumbled back 46, was clean, and nothing was non- to the cat to assure proper order, and to functional. Our crew had sailed Bahia ready Cohiba for an early departure the

46s before, and we like them. ALL PHOTOS ROGER DAVIS next morning. The Cuban Socialista style is that Grasshopper arrived at dawn, after everything going in and out of a marina Cuba has few commodities to export, but its making new friends in Cienfuegos. I is searched by customs. If you have extra cigars are sought-after all over the world by awoke the Captain, and we were soon cerveza, offer them some, and they will connoisseurs who pay dearly for them. underway after topping off the water take it. They do not appear corrupt, but for variety. They have lots of beer, rum tanks and clearing immigration and they do accept gifts. On the way out, I of- and soda, as well as eggs and some customs, and paying our cruising tax of fered some beer to the customs guy, but cheese. But they do not have any meat 8 CUC/person/day told him it was not cold. "No problema," or produce. Omar told us not to worry, Navigation aids in Cuban waters he said as he stashed it in an ice chest as plenty of fi shermen would offer us are similar to U.S. coastal conventions: next to his desk. lobster and fi sh along the way. red right returning. I found the marks The provisioning system at the marina Grasshopper, being the twenty-some- generally well maintained, with various is quite similar to what you might fi nd thing on board, was constantly urging exceptions. A catamaran is the way to go at a Moorings or Sunsail base, except us to go clubbing. He'd gotten a tip on a because in some areas — like on the way

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to Cayo Largo — depths are very shallow. land. But that area You get used to sailing in 6 to 12 feet of is all "prohibido." In water. fact, the rhumb line The navigation into and out of from Cienfuegos to Cienfuegos was straightforward, with Cayo Largo also cross- most major buoys intact. It is about 45 es prohibido territory. minutes from Marina Cienfuegos to the But Omar told us he mouth of the harbor. had sailed that course From Cienfuegos you can go south- many times and it was west to the cays that stretch from Cayo not a problem (as long Largo to Isla de La Juventud, or you can as we didn’t turn north go southeast to a group of islands near toward the mainland). Trinidad, known as the Archipielago de At about 1400, los Jardines de la Reina. This area looks while en route to Cayo fantastic on the charts, and we will hope- Largo, we were joined fully be able to cruise those islands some by a school of about day. This time, though, we chose to go thirty dolphins. Some southwest after hearing that those is- were far off, but enthu- lands had better — sandy — beaches. siastically joined the others, and it was If walls could talk, those inside La Floridita could It was a tough 65-mile slog to Cayo a dolphin party for about ten minutes describe the glory days when Papa Hemingway Largo, and ﬁ ve of our eight crew mem- until they became bored and swam off. often 'bent his elbow' here. bers got seasick. But we managed not to We didn't see a single boat, however, turns a beautiful blue, and the depths turn on the engine until we were about during the whole trip. stay shallow along the whole string of four hours out from our destination. Just off Cayo Guano, the sea bottom cays from Cayo Largo to Isla de La Ju- Before the trip, we'd considered visit- shelves at El Banco de Los Jardines and ventud. ing the Bay of Pigs (Bahia de Cochinos), Jardinillos, with depths dropping from Beware of coming in too hot, and too as well as other spots along the main- 3,000 feet to under 60 feet. The water close to Punta del Este, the eastern tip of

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The following day we leisurely weighed by Customs and anchor and sailed about 14 miles up Immigration offi - the coast in 10 knots of breeze to Playa cers, who told us Mirena — it's advertised as one of the we had to bring most beautiful beaches in the world. We Cohiba in to clear liked it, but there were people on it from customs. We were nearby all-inclusive resort hotels, some told it simply was of whom were taking parasailing rides not possible to around the anchorage. have a quick look After we dropped the anchor right off around. Playa Mirena, Grasshopper and I din- We brought ghied in to the Cayo Largo Marina to have Cohiba in, and a look around. We fi gured we needed a four Immigration few items, like some fresh bread and of ficials came perhaps a mojito. No sooner had the din- a b o a r d t o g o ghy touched the dock than we were met through the paperwork, check passports, look • Marina Cienfuegos is run by Omar Alvarez in every cabin, account for every crew Rum, rum, rum, the multi-use spirit. Not only Morales. Phone: +53 (0)43 515230; Fax: +53(0)43 member, and allow a dog to sniff for can you drink it, but you can trade it for fresh- caught fi sh and lobster. 551275; email: [email protected] drugs. We were told that every time we • Before the trip, Roger bought Chart Kit 2 from touched the island of Cayo Largo, we offi cials three different times. www.bluewaterweb.com, black and white charts covering Southwest of Cienfuegos. had to bring the cat into the marina, They accepted cold beers, and then After Aldo arrived, he went to the "offi cial" chart and go through the same drill. Person- begin eyeing items on our salon table. store outside of central Havana and found beautiful ally, I don’t like marinas, and would We gave them a headlamp, which they full-color Cuban charts: Geocuba Estudios Mari- have preferred not to stop at any, but we accepted graciously. But when they be- nos; phone: 794-0410 or 797-7575. ended up entertaining these immigration gan checking out our iPods we thought,

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"Enough is enough." They were dinghy gas, but there had been friendly enough, and were just none immediately available. doing their jobs, but the whole Eventually, Aldo negotiated a thing seemed a bit over the top. ride on the back of a motorcycle The Cayo Largo Marina does with an empty gas can, and not have much in the way of came back with it full. But there supplies, but the bar has the was no oil for the two-stroke best mojitos we have ever tasted. outboard motor. No problem, Their secret: a touch of An- said the Marina Captain, he gostura bitters. There is fresh would get us some for 10 CUC, water available at the dock, so and we could pick it up later. we topped off Cohiba’s tanks. The next morning we dinghied The marina store had very few in to pick up the oil, supplied in supplies, though. No fresh fruit, a used screw-top water bottle, vegetables or meat, and only then departed Cayo Largo for moldy bread. ROGER DAVIS Cayo Rosario as soon as we We took Cohiba back to Playa Mirena, You'd be hard pressed to fi nd a Toyota Prius in could, as it lay 18 miles to the West. and promptly ran over the dinghy painter old Havana. But vintage American classics like — roger davis while backing down on the anchor. Aldo this one are a common sight. took responsibility, dove in, and cut the didn't want money. In fact, none of the Readers — Rather than editing out too line after trying to wrench it free. fi shermen we encountered during the many details of Roger's report to make it A fi shing vessel signaled us to come trip wanted money. Apparently there is fi t in our allotted space, we'll take a break over and get fi sh, so Grasshopper, Spen- not much they can buy with it. here and pick up where we left off next cer and I took money, a six-pack of beer After we'd gorged ourselves on lobster, month. With bareboating infrastructure and a half bottle of vodka over to see if Carmen made a stock so we could have already in place, it seems a real shame we could trade. We ended up swapping lobster risotto for a future meal. God that Americans are discouraged from our beverages for 17 lobster tails! We bless Carmen. traveling to this forbidden island that lies were in lobster heaven. The fi shermen At the marina we had tried to get more only 90 miles from U.S. soil.

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With reports this month from the traditional 38-ft Polynesian Manu Rere, caught in a Kelvin Wave in the Paciﬁ c; from Fleetwood's Jack van Ommen in the second part of his interview; from Paciﬁ c Star on the pros and cons of the Indonesia Rally; from Traveler on nearing the completion of a 56-country circumnavigation; from Coyote on great help from the Mexican Navy in the Caribbean; from She Wolf on the future of Club Nautico in Cartagena; and Cruise Notes.

Manu Rere — 38-ft Poly Cat I was helplessly swept directly away Glenn Tieman from Tarawa. However, I knew that the Caught In a Kelvin Wave surefi re way to reach Tarawa was to get (Ventura) far enough north to ride the rock-solid After waiting weeks in Funafuti, northeast trades. Fortunately, I had lots Tuvalu, for the contrary northwest- of food and water, and books to read, so I erly winds to stop, I was rewarded with was perfectly at home. I might even have several days of smooth sailing bound ended up visiting Baker Island, which is for Tarawa, Kiribati. not far to the east. Instead of the direct I had some very beautiful days and course northwest, I nights at sea while I inched my way sailed north, hoping north. I tried to take advantage of the MANU RERE for continued east- stormy squalls at night, but sometimes erly tradewinds that they were so fearsome that it was best to seemed less com- drop the main and heave-to for the night. mon farther west. But nothing broke. Otherwise, I tried to Just when I was make the best of the one or two knots of far enough north to breeze between the calms. make a turn to the As it happened, the adverse current northwest, the wind stopped at the equator, so I skipped came back from that Baker Island. A few days later, the trades 'Manu Rere', one of direction, so I had to fi lled in. As a result of making 150 miles the most interesting beat north. In addi- per day instead of just 20-30, I made American cruising tion to the contrary Tarawa in just three more days. boats ever. winds, I also saw Twenty-one days to cover just 800 that I was being set by a current to the miles. I’ve been caught in a Kelvin east. This was very unexpected south of Wave! the equator. Mind you, it wasn’t a weak — glenn 05/07/10 current, but one that carried me some 50 miles per day in the wrong direction! Fleetwood — Naja 30 There has been a major El Niño event Jack van Ommen came up to me and told me she wanted this winter. The wind just south of the You Still Don’t Know Jack! me to take her sailing! She was 24 years equator changes from the easterly trades (Gig Harbor, Wash. / The World) younger than me. I've never been inter- to westerly trades, and the current also [Part One of this interview appeared ested in younger women, so I said, “Don’t reverses its fl ow to the east in what’s in the May issue of Latitude.] you know how old I am?” But she didn’t called a Kelvin Wave. It was bad tim- 38: Are there a lot of older single guys care. I also told her I thought sex was ing for me, because I had zero chance like you out cruising? overrated. She said she didn’t care about of sailing the 50 miles per day against Jack: There aren’t too many Ameri- that either. Eventually, we started sail- fi ckle equatorial northwesterlies, and I cans, but I’ve seen a lot of French, Italian ing to the Caribbean together, much to needed to do that just so I wasn’t los- and English singlehanders. The numbers the chagrin of her mother, who is a year ing ground! In fact, for several days have been growing because things like younger than me. (Laughter.) But the This fi le photo shows 'Manu Rere', the 38-ft GPS have made it so much easier. But young woman began to have nightmares traditional Polynesia cat that Tieman was able there should be a lot more people like that she was going to drown at sea, so to build for just $14,000, at Turtle Bay. me out there cruising, enjoying life, she asked if I minded sailing to St. Martin even if they have to singlehand. alone, and she’d fl y down to meet me. I Some guys tell me they don’t like didn’t mind because I love singlehanded being by themselves, but I make passages. It turns out she never did fl y more friends when I’m travelling down, and I later got an email from her alone. But I have an advantage that was actually intended for another in that I speak German, French, love interest. (Laughter.) But she’d sold LATITUDE/RICHARD and Dutch, and am often a go- everything she had — which admittedly between. wasn’t much — and at some point had And it's not like I don’t meet really intended to join me. During the women. I was at a marina in the time we were together, I totally fell in love Chesapeake talking to a guy about with her. my adventures when a lovely As it was, I’d met another woman woman from Boston overheard my conversation. Before long, she IN LATITUDES

a radar detector — although I haven't had much luck with them in the past. 38: What about AIS, which is way more informative and reliable than radar detectors? AIS will warn you of ships more than 50 miles away, tell you

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY FLEETWOOD ALL PHOTOS COURTESY how close they’ll ap-

proach, what their FLEETWOOD COURTESY names are, and much more. And AIS alarms seem to be very reliable. More than a few cruisers have told us they’d rather have AIS than radar. Jack points in the di- Jack: Well, I rection that he's al- won’t need one un- ways going — forward!. til I head for the Med about a year from now. 38: It’s one item we wouldn’t hold off buying. Have you had any close calls with other ships in the middle of the ocean? Jack: When people ask me that question, I tell them that I may have, but how would I have known? (Laughter.) Actu- ally, a guy drove a ferry right behind my transom one night on my way to Bali. But he did it to harass me. I did have one collision, but it was a result of my own stupidity. I was going from Da Nang to Nha Thrang in Jack, a modest man with a modest boat on a very modest budget, has nonetheless managed to Vietnam, and I’d sailed as far offshore cruise much of the world in fi ve years. Spread: 'Fleetwood's $6/night berth in Amsterdam. Inset left: as I could in one day to get clear of the At sea with the chute up in the Pacifi c. Inset right: Inhaling from a pipe on the streets of Hanoi. very active fi shing fl eet. By 11 p.m., I before I left the Chesapeake, a very ex- your strategy for 35,000 miles to not get turned to parallel the coast. There were perienced sailor, who also wanted to sail rundown? still fi shing boats around, so I decided to the Caribbean with me. I had put her Jack: When making a passage such that I’d only sleep for about an hour at off because I thought the younger woman as from South Africa to Brazil, my goal a time. Unfortunately, I wasn’t using an was going to meet me down there. As it is to get away from the coast — and the alarm clock, and I fell into a deep sleep. turned out, this older woman decided fi shing boats — as quickly as possible. All of the sudden there was a big crash. she wanted to travel with me in Vietnam So I’ll leave at dawn, and for the fi rst When I stumbled on deck half asleep, I this last winter. We did travel in Vietnam couple of days will get up every hour or found that I’d sailed into the side of a big for a while, but I found her to be too two. Once I’m well offshore and not in a A very happy Jack, having crossed the Pacifi c bossy, so we parted ways. As she walked shipping lane, I’ll get up once or twice a singlehanded and made it to a port in North out of the place where were staying to night to take a piss. But otherwise I’ll just Vietnam. He loves all of Vietnam. catch the train from Hanoi to Hue, I fell sleep through the night. into a conversation with a wonderful 38: What lights do you half-French, half-Vietnamese woman keep on? from La Rochelle. She was 61, which Jack: Before I got a LED is more age appropriate for my 73. We tricolor, I would only leave my FLEETWOOD ended up spending three wonderful days anchor light on because the together. It wasn’t a sexual relationship, regular running lights used we just enjoyed one another’s company. so much electricity. But after But no, I don't fi nd myself getting lonely getting super energy effi cient at all. LED navigation lights, I now 38: A singlehander such as you can't leave the running lights on be on watch 24 hours a day. What's been throughout the night. Even though I keep the navigation lights on, I think I should get CHANGES

fi shing boat at anchor. I didn’t do any damage to the fi shing boat, but I broke Jack: It’s now more than fi ve years my starboard running light, bent some later, I’ve sailed 35,000 miles, visited 30 stanchions, and ripped my genoa. As countries, have made three round-trip I backed away from the fi shing boat, I fl ights to the West Coast from Virginia, looked behind it and saw that there was two fl ights to Amsterdam, and just did a fairly narrow — about 250 feet wide — a three-month tour of Indochina. Plus, I entrance to a bay. even have some savings in the bank. So So if I hadn’t hit things have been going well. I want read- the ship, I would ers to know that my Christian faith has have sailed onto been one of the reasons for my gratitude, the shore. That’s and also one of the reasons that I seldom what can happen feel lonely. when you’re sail- 38: If it’s not too personal, what do ing on an wind- you spend a year? vane as opposed Jack: I’m happy to tell you, because to an autopilot. a lot of folks should know that it doesn’t 38: Let's talk have to cost that much money to cruise. money. You didn’t My total income is the $1,750 a month I start cruising with get from Social Security. That’s a decent much, did you? amount of money to live on if you cruise Jack: I'd been wisely. I try to live on $25/day or $750 a A former millionaire, a millionaire un- month. As such, I get to put aside about Jack now happily cruis- til ‘95, which is $1,000 a month for big expenses such es on just $25 a day. a year after I got as my recent vacation in Vietnam. But married for the third time. But then I had even with the vacation, I was still saving a bad loss in the wood export business. money. (Laughter.) In fact, I fi gure that a I cashed my 401(K) and sold the house thrifty couple with a 32 to 36-foot boat to raise new capital, but things went can do what I’ve been doing on less than from bad to worse. So in ‘00, I had to fi le $50 a day. for business and personal bankruptcy. 38: We’ve often written that it’s possi- I then worked on commission for four ble for people, if they already have a boat, years. Some months were so bad that to cruise inexpensive places — such as I was unable to pay my apartment rent Mexico, Central America, Southeast Asia on time. But through it all, I had man- and other parts of the world — at below aged to hang onto Fleetwood, which had the poverty level. been sitting on a trailer since I'd done the Jack: I couldn’t cruise the United Singlehanded TransPac in the '90s. States on my Social Security benefi ts, I was single again in ‘02, when my but it’s possible to cruise many other 38: What kind of medical coverage do Social Security kicked in at age 65. That places. For the winter in Amsterdam, you have? gave me the money to go along with the for example, I’ve only had to pay about Jack: I have Medicare, which means time I had to get Fleetwood ready to go $6 U.S. a day for a slip. There are lots I usually have to pay 20% of any costs. again. But when I fi nally set off across of state and municipal-owned marinas I’ve only had some minor procedures. the Pacifi c from Santa Barbara, I’d spent in Holland that are kept inexpensive. Of 38: So what’s next? all the money I had at the time. course, it won’t be like that when I get Jack: In a few months I'll start mak- 38: So how have you done fi nancially to the Med. ing my way down to the Med, and then since then? 38: When we went to the Med, we I’ll spend the winter in Turkey. I’ll cruise Solo sailing has meant Jack has made more, not hardly ever had to pay for a slip. With a west across the Med in the summer of less, friends. Aquaintances in Vietnam insisted little planning, it was possible to anchor ‘11, and that winter will sail to the Carib- he joined them dancing at a wedding. just about everywhere. bean. I plan to keep my boat in Carta- Jack: Well, I anchor gena for a year, using her as a base for whenever I can. But I have traveling around South America. I know to admit that I’ve had some some Spanish, but after a year I should good luck, too. For example, be fl uent. But I’m looking forward to land FLEETWOOD I know a woman who is travel in Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru a retired flight attendant and Bolivia. After that, I’d like to spend for United. She gave me time cruising Central America. a buddy pass to fl y from 38: It sounds like a healthy and Amsterdam to Seattle to mentally stimulating lifestyle to us, and Vietnam. So not only did it a testament to the simple life in which hardly cost me anything, people and experiences count for more but I got to fl y most of the than ‘things’. Happy voyaging! legs in First or Business — latitude 03/10/10 Class. But I did have to fl y standby. (Laughter.) IN LATITUDES

in ‘07, when some port authorities began to enforce a Ministry of Finance regula- tion that stated luxury items — including foreign-flagged yachts — had to put up a refundable import duty bond

equivalent to 50% STAR PACIFIC of the value of the

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY PACIFIC STAR PACIFIC ALL PHOTOS COURTESY boat when she arrived in Indonesia. The alternative to posting this bond is to use an approved Indonesian body, such as Sail Indo- nesia, to provide a Letter of Guarantee to the government saying they will take responsibility for the When in Indonesia, yacht while she’s in Horst and Julia had Indonesia. So when fun wearing local at- you enter Indonesia, tire. you are issued an Import Exemption Cer- tifi cate, which you surrender at your exit port, where you are given a Certifi cate of Export document. Upon arrival in Indonesia, there was other paperwork to be taken care of: Certificate of Pratique for the Vessel (inspection showed vessel is free from disease); Health Alert Card in duplicate; Port Health Quarantine Clearance (our body temperatures were taken onboard by masked offi cials alert for signs and symptoms of H1N1 virus; Declaration of Cargo; Customs Clearance Form; The paperwork required to cruise Indonesia There was some obvious tension Master Declaration of Inspection Form; may be daunting, but the people, animals, sites between the Australian and Indonesian Port Clearance by Harbor Master (save and scenery make it worth the trouble. organizers before the start, apparently yourself a huge future headache by having to do with the change to the usual clearing out to your departure port); Port Pacifi c Star — Island Packet 35 Sail Indonesia route — one that would Clearance for Vessel; and Crew List (pro- Julia Shovein and Horst Wolff add 1,500 miles the course. As a result, vide your own offi cial stamp with vessel Indonesia Rally 100 boats elected not to go north for the name). Since our Indonesian social visas (Emeryville) Bitung-Manado ‘sail pass’, but instead were only good for two months, the rally Having heard tales of bureaucratic peeled off from the Sail Indonesia-Sail would later assist us with a less expen- nightmares, corruption, theft, piracy Bunaken fl eet and headed west on the sive renewal process, supplying us with and other diffi culties while cruising in traditional rally route via Alor, Flores, With over 17,000 islands and 230 million people Indonesia, we saw the Aussie-based Sail Komodo, Lombok, Bali, Kumai and Ba- — fourth most populous country in the world — Indonesia Rally as a solution to those tan. Indonesia has a rich heritage and culture. problems. Although vets of the ‘07 Ha- There were many ad- Ha and the ‘08 Pacifi c Puddle Jump, we vantages to joining the Sail found Sail Indonesia, which cost about Indonesia Rally, the most $500 U.S., to be a mixed blessing. important being that rally

Ultimately, the ‘09 Sail Indonesia offi cials either arranged for STAR PACIFIC Rally included 135 boats, and was com- or facilitated all the offi cial bined with the Indonesian Sail Bunaken paperwork. This included group, which was headed north to make the Import Exemption Cer- a ‘sail pass’ in front of the newly-elected tifi cate and the Clearance President of Indonesia — along with vari- Approval for Indonesian ous tall ships, Indonesian naval vessels Territory (CAIT), aka the and the USS George Washington. cruising permit. The need for the former certifi cate was made clear CHANGES

the necessary sponsor letter. Sail Indonesia suggested we arrive in sweltering heat, as once again, there was Darwin about two weeks before the July little or no information forthcoming from 18 departure date. Most of us dropped the organizers. It was the Theatre of the the hook in Fannie Bay just in front of Absurd, with no director, yet the actors the Darwin Sailing Club, at which point a tried to anticipate where the play was long, wet dinghy going and what their roles were. ride in was fol- It was hard not to smile when a new lowed by a back- vessel arrived, and announced their breaking haul of fi nish time to the minute, thinking this the dinghy up put them in some kind of line-up for the the beach. Good clearance process — especially after you, dinghy wheels along with everyone else, you had been advised! patiently waiting for two days already. We felt Sail Thank god for watermakers and cool Indonesia’s great- down showers! est weakness was The upside in Saumlaki was that the lack of infor- there was a roomy anchorage for all the mation they gave boats, and the locals gave us a wonder- the participants. ful welcome when we fi nally got to go For example, the ashore. The rally provided shuttle buses, briefi ng meeting the local police provided an escort, and in Darwin lacked the local organizers welcomed us with a Orangutans of Kumai. basic data about wonderful night of food, dances, stories, conditions, routes, anchorages and ports awards, and offi cial speeches in a beauti- — although the rally folks did provide ful hotel ballroom. Everyone bonded, had written material and a CD of other par- a good time — and commiserated about ticipants’ experiences that was helpful. the disastrous aspects of the rally. The rally organizers left out a lot of valu- We would later meet some cruisers able practical information. For instance, who entered Indonesia independently we would not be able to change money at through Kupang, and who had simply Saumlaki, our fi rst port of call. Nor were hired an agent to facilitate their entry we provided with accurate information paperwork. Although they ended up about which Indonesian immigration paying about $250 U.S. more than we offi ces could provide us with visa exten- did, they reported they had no problems sions. There were many examples of entering or sailing through Indonesia on basic information not offered that would their own. have saved us all a lot of bother, time, Cruising guides offer advice for those and money. As a result, the participants wishing to enter on their own — and masked quarantine health offi cers — in set up an informal VHF net to try to help even do their own paperwork — as well pressed, clean uniforms with shiny gold each other out. as giving a wide variety of cruising in- buttons and polished shoes — boarded The arrival of our 135-boat fl eet at formation. We found the Southeast Asia our boat, they asked if ours was an Saumlaki overwhelmed the local admin- Sailing Guide helpful, and supplemented American vessel. When we nodded, we istrative system, so it took days for all it with the very practical and helpful got smiles and enthusiastic thumbs up the boats to be cleared. The frustration 101 Anchorages within the Indonesian from all three, as they called out “Barack of the participants was palpable in the Archipelago. A land travel guide is a Obama!” Everyone seems well aware that The town of Ubud, named after the Hindu word must. Lonely Planet has several titles our President spent time growing up in for medicine, is the cultural, yoga — and ap- that include Indonesia. Websites by Indonesia, and that his stepfather was parently bathing — center of Bali. sailors who have recently completed the Indonesian. We could not even enter a journey — such as www. bank carrying an American passport scorpiosail.com — were without excited discussions — from also an accurate and de- everyone from doormen to bank offi cers tailed source of informa- — about Barack Obama. We also saw the tion about everything. But president’s picture and the American fl ag keep in mind that it’s not painted on the side or back of trucks. easy to fi nd internet ac- [More next month.] cess in Indonesia. — julia 03/15/10 The people of Indonesia were warm and hospitable Traveler — Northwind 47 to everyone, but what a Michael Lawler change for us Americans The Home Stretch to receive an exceptionally (Newport Beach) warm welcome! On our As I write this in late April, I’m cruis- fi rst encounter with Indo- nesians, when the three IN LATITUDES

to deliver food and aid. After a visit to Cartagena, Colombia, we cruised the San Blas Islands of Panama, then did our Ca- nal transit. To date, Traveler has called on 56 countries in six continents. I just ﬁ nished reading the March

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY TRAVELER ALL PHOTOS COURTESY Latitude cover to

cover, and was TRAVELER surprised at how many Latitude advertisers I’ve done business with. I’d like to say ‘thanks’ and ‘hi’ to all of them, who, in al- phabetical order are: Boat/US, with whom I have worldwide towing insurance; Fore- spar — Hi Peter! — from whom I Barbara, at the bow purchased Lei- transiting the Corinth sure Furl in-boom Canal in Greece. furling and a carbon ﬁ ber spinnaker pole; Gentry’s Kona Marina, who did some work on my boat when we were at Honokohau Harbor in Kona; Hotwire Enterprises — Hi John and Libby — from whom I got a Kiss Wind Genera- tor; Mariner’s General Insurance — Hi Craig! — who sold me my cruising policy; Minney’s Marine Surplus — Hi Ernie! — from whom I bought charts, a spare spinnaker, and many other items; The Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship — Hi Brad! — where For Michael, his son Brian, and Michael's over for dinner. We very much enjoyed I earned my Coast Guard Captain’s li- sweetheart 'Motorcycle Barb', the good times all of the Society Islands, then worked cense; Raiatea Carenage Services — Hi and adventures came one after another. our way across the South Pacific to Dominic — who did some work on my ing up the coast of Costa Rica between Australia. From there we continued on boat; Sail-Rite, whose sewing machine Quepos and Papagayo with my 21-year- to East Timor, Indonesia, Singapore, Barbara and I used many times; Ullman old son Brian. Having transited the through the Malacca Strait to Malaysia Sails — Hi Dave! — who built a whole set Panama Canal three weeks ago, we are and Thailand, then over to Sri Lanka and of sails before I left; Ventura Boatyard, now on the home stretch, with just 2,400 the Maldives. where I had the boat hauled for survey miles to go to complete my three-year After sailing northwest to Oman, The plentiful and naturally ripe produce at Sri westabout circumnavigation. Barbara through the Somali pirate-infested wa- Lanka probably made Barbara forget about Burdick, my girlfriend, was with me for ters of the Gulf of Aden, we continued Whole Foods and Wild Oats. the ﬁ rst two wonderful years, but had to on to the Red Sea and leave the boat in Nice, France, in order Suez Canal. Once in the to return to Manhattan Beach to resume Med, we called on Turkey, her teaching career. Fortunately, Nice Greece, Albania, Monte- TRAVELER is where Brian rejoined the boat for his negro, Croatia, Slovenia, third time during the circumnaviga- Italy, Monaco, France, tion. Spain and Gibraltar. Af- We left the Balboa YC and my home ter cruising Morocco and port of Newport Beach in July of ‘07 as the Canary Islands, we part of the TransPac, and took second crossed the Atlantic in in Class B. After cruising the Hawaiian November of ‘09 as part Islands, we dropped down to Tahiti, of the Atlantic Rally for where we met Liz Clark of the Santa Cruisers. We followed Barbara-based Cal 40 Swell and had her that up with four months cruising the Caribbean, including a stop in Haiti CHANGES

and to have work done; and West Marine, where I bought a ton of gear. ready for another six months of cruising. In the upcoming months, I plan We ﬁ gured that we'd end the season with on doing business with some other Coyote on the Rio Dulce in Guatemala. Latitude advertisers: But on our ﬁ rst day out, I suddenly Puesta del Sol Marina went blind in my right eye. I'd previously in Nicaragua, Barillas experienced the same thing in my left

TRAVELER Marina in El Salvador, eye, the result of the savage beating I'd the Nayarit Riviera received during a robbery on what was Marina in La Cruz, supposed to be a taxi ride from the air- the El Cid Marina in port to a hotel in Caracas, Venezuela. Mazatlan, and the After extensive laser surgery and Coral Hotel and Mari- a short recuperation in Puerto Rico, na in Ensenada. Dur- Robin and I were off again on a series ing our circumnaviga- of fantastic downwind sails thru Puerto tion, I found Latitude Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. The trip helped to be both relevant We arrived in Haiti a week after the big Brian get over his and entertaining — a earthquake, and that's a story in itself. justifiable phobia must-read, both for As we reported, we'd planned on sail- of cobras. the stories and the ing the south coast of Cuba, but a broken ads. Thank you. motor mount and a whole series of other We’re hoping to have about 200 people minor breakages caused us to cancel for our homecoming party on July 3 at that plan. The problem was that we'd the Balboa YC in Newport Beach. been told it was impossible to get any — michael 04/24/10 kind of boat work done in Cuba. I still question and regret that decision, but Coyote — Freedom 44 there you go. So Jamaica's Port Antonio, Fred Evans and Robin Whitley an interesting and wonderful place, was Help From The Mexican Navy our next stop. (Mendocino) It was in the Cayman Islands that we Since the publisher of Latitude meet began to be hit by a succession of strong, with us and did a story on us in St. Barth cold northers. It was a new experience in the winter of '08-'09, we've had many for us, and one we really could have done cruising adventures. Of course, we cruis- without. When one hit, we'd dash around ers always do. to the other side of whatever Cayman We left Coyote in Salinas, Puerto we were at, seeking shelter. Although Rico, for that hurricane season under we draw six feet and most of the small the capable watch of Steve Kemsley. If a lagoons used by dive and fish boats hurricane approached, he would move showed seven feet at MLW, we found that my boat deep into the mangroves. To my not to be the case, so they weren't really packed with fi sh and dive boats, as well thinking, it felt much safer than if Coyote accessible to us. as two Interceptor gunboats and two of had been hauled and stored on the hard We had a great two-day sail to Cozu- their support craft. Club Nautico very in a boatyard. mel, Mexico, from where we planned to graciously helped us into their TravelLift When we returned for this winter visit the Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan. slip for the night, but warned us that we season, we spent a month in Salinas — a But before we could fi nish our check-in, had to move in the morning so they could really wonderful place — getting Coyote a customs offi cial mentioned that a very haul boats. Robin and Fred — in his '95 Ha-Ha t-shirt — strong norther was going to arrive that The norther struck at midnight with during an interview with Latitude 16 months night — 36 hours earlier than forecast! heavy rain and 35-45 knot winds. Coyote ago in St. Barth. It was not going to be possible for us was soon slamming into the concrete to reach shelter on walls of the slip. Using every line and the mainland behind fender we could come up with, we soon the reef at Pt. Hut, had everything secure. At about 2 a.m., and since we hadn't two more Navy Interceptors crowded fi nished our check-in, in behind us. By dawn, the wind was we couldn't leave any- a solid 45 knots, the sea outside was a LATITUDE/RICHARD way. white froth, and some swell was making Since San Miguel, its way into the marina, causing a lot of Cozumel, is totally rolling and pitching. open to the North, we The marina said we had to move, hurried up to Puer- creating a big problem for us because to Abrigo and Club Coyote is diffi cult to maneuver under Nautico, accessible power in close quarters. But soon there through a tiny open- were four men aboard to help with lines, ing. But when we got there, we found it was IN LATITUDES

versation with John, manager of Club Nautico in Cartagena, which is easily the most important cruiser facility between the Eastern Caribbean and Panama, and he wants

everyone to know that SHE WOLF

BOTH PHOTOS COURTESY EYONI BOTH PHOTOS COURTESY what he describes as the "funky, friendly, family marina" is not only still in business, but will be for the foreseeable future. But there have been changes. As in many places, there has been a The new docks struggle over waterfront at Club Nautico. property by competing interests. After Club Nautico's conces- sion was renewed last year, the old clubhouse was demolished and the new one started — conditions of the conces- sion being renewed. Since then, oppos- ing forces started what the club believes to be a marginally valid action against the waterfront property, but which has nonetheless halted construction. Cur- rently, the lawyers are slowly fi ghting it out, and it's expected to take a long, long time before there is any resolution. While the process works itself out, the club is operating its business as close to normal as possible. The things that haven't been affected are the new docks, a dinghy dock, and the temporary showers and toilets. The three new cement docks, all with electricity, water and Wi-Fi, provide more berthing at the club than ever before. And the club still offers What's this monohull doing on the sand in the San Blas Estuary? How come she's not tipped over? its many services. A sunshade has been And what's this diver, the boat's captain, doing with a 75-lb 'pargo' off Punta Mita? Find the answer erected over the new clubhouse fl oor, to these and other pressing questions in this month's Cruise Notes. and the club is resuming the famous and the navy tied a line to our stern, any question of legal responsibility, and Sunday potlucks, as well as providing a and with no small amount of yelling and never hesitation about lending a hand. refrigerator for beverages and a BBQ for confusion, we were soon tied up to the As I write this, it's two days later — grilling. navy boats. The problem then was that and the wind is still blowing and we're The free anchorage off the club is still these boats were coming and going all still in the hands of the navy. What they available for use. At the height of last the time. have done has been so way beyond the The photo of the new docks at Club Nau- But not once did the boat crews treat call of duty that Robin and I can only tico also answers the question of where John us with anything but the greatest respect express our heartfelt thank you. The Haste's Perry 52 cat 'Little Wing' has been. and courtesy. Before long, we were sur- conditions are supposed to rounded on all sides by these sleek grey moderate tonight, so we'll fi ghting machines, almost as though we be sailing on tomorrow. But were in a cocoon. Yet every time a sailor Robin and I will be taking SHE WOLF wanted to cross our deck, he asked with us very fond memories permission. And every time they had to of the help we received from change position, they informed us, and these wonderful people. Fair protected us with fenders. We felt like winds and good vibes to all. their pampered friends. I would name the — fred boats and their offi cers and crew, but I don't know the rules and regs, and don't She Wolf — Tayana 42 want to bring trouble down on them if Rick and Marsha Stone they were breaking any. There was never Club Nautico Lives On! (Alameda) I had an extended con- CHANGES

season, some 150 boats were anchored out. For a fee, Club Nautico continues and the engine failed, so a day later the to extend dinghy dock access, potable family had no choice but to set off their water service, and Wiﬁ to those in the EPIRB. The mayday signal was picked anchorage. up by the coast guard in Cornwall, Eng- — rick and marsha 04/30/10 land, which alerted the Royal Navy in the Falklands. The HMS Clyde, on Falkland Cruise Notes: protection duties, raced 300 miles in two My Santa Barbara-based Cal 40 Swell days to save the family from their yacht, was ﬁ nally put back into the water — which was low in the water when they leak-free!” proclaimed singlehander arrived. Had the family needed to take to Liz Clark. “It ends an era I won’t soon their liferaft, they almost certainly would forget — a total of have quickly died of exposure. 11 months out of the Adding a delicious Brit twist to the

SWELL water since August of story is the fact that the names of Lord ‘08.” and Lady Hollinsclough don’t appear in Here’s a wild sail- the pages of Burke’s and Debrett’s peer- ing story, complete age and baronetages. However, Carl and with British eccen- Tracey are known by those titles in the tricities and a Ti- Derbyshire village of Chelmorton, where tanic-style drama in they lived in Primitive Hall, a converted the Antarctic. Carl Methodist chapel. A website describes Lomas and Tracey Carl as a former motorcycle courier who Worth, who use the was appointed a Member of the British Local kids gave Liz titles Lord and Lady Empire (MBE) for services rendered in a heart of hooks as Hollinsclough, were improving the training of courier and a sweet but unusual rescued from drown- forklift drivers. Seriously. We think it departure gift. ing with their teenage would be more fun and appropriate if daughters Caitlan and Morgause, by a their titles were Lord and Lady Forklift, Royal Navy protection vessel on May 7. don’t you? Anyway, we’re glad their A little more than two years before, the entire adventurous family were rescued family had departed Ipswich, England, without any major problems. aboard their Oyster 55-ft Hollinsclough. May might not have been the best After stopping at France, Spain, Brazil month to do a Baja Bash from Cabo up and Argentina, they headed east across to San Diego. “I just returned to Punta the Southern Ocean for Cape Town. After Mita after helping a friend deliver a 50-ft a wonderful stop at remote South George sportfi sher from Barra de Navidad to San hear from you. Island, they continued on, in and around Diego,” reports John Foy of the Alameda/ Of all the addictions in the world, an ice, for 175 miles before having to turn La Cruz-based Catalina 42 Destiny. addiction to Kindle, the Amazon wireless back because of autopilot problems. By “The trip took 12 days, including a fi ve- reading device — now $259 — has the the time they left South Georgia a second day layover in Turtle Bay waiting out potential to be one of the most educa- time, it was April 29 and winter was upon the weather with 11 other boats. Some tional and least destructive to humans. them, with snow on the ground, the boat, of them had already spent fi ve days in “I was skeptical of the Kindle when my and her lines. Some 285 miles northeast Bahia Santa Maria doing the same thing. husband Greg [Dorland] of the Tahoe- of South Georgia, while sailing in rough During the 12-day delivery, we probably based Catana 52 Escapade gave me one conditions, they hit a low-lying iceberg — had 48 hours of decent weather, with for Christmas,” says Debbie Macrorie. with no better results than the Titanic. the balance being nasty, with winds in “But once I started using the Kindle, I Hollinsclough started to take on water the 25-knot range. While in Turtle Bay, realized it was phenomenal for the boat. When you sail in the Southern Ocean, you're Annabelle served a delicious chicken It’s not only convenient and easy to read, likely to see both icebergs and lots of rough dinner to 22 hungry refugees for 60 but you don’t clutter the boat up with weather. It's pleasure sailing for masochists. pesos — about $5 U.S. — accompanied hundreds of books and magazines. One by 15-peso beers. I can’t of my biggest surprises was having the vouch for this, but it’s my New York Times electronically delivered understanding Annabelle to me each day while we were out at the will build a pier and fl oating remote San Blas Islands of Panama! It dock in Turtle Bay, and will got to the point where Greg and I were become an official Pemex almost fi ghting over who got to use it.”

SFREDERICK PRINCE facility. The one thing I know When Debbie’s Kindle went missing for sure is that we paid less in Cartagena, she said she had “Kindle for fuel at remote Turtle Bay withdrawals”. Fortunately, a friend was than we did at either Cabo or able to bring down a replacement. And Ensenada. Go ﬁ gure!” after a phone call to Amazon, all of the If anyone else wants to publications Debbie had previously report on their Bash, be it good or bad, we’d love to IN LATITUDES

devices that are the offspring of Kindles and iPads. And it will not only be good for the environment, it will be good for us users, too.

Speaking of the BABE RUTH San Blas Islands, Greg Dorland re- ALL PHOTO BY LATITUDE / RICHARD ALL PHOTO BY LATITUDE ports their funniest incident they had was when one of the Kuna Indians rowed out from his tiny islet in a dugout canoe and asked if they would charge No cell phone re- his cell phone. charge here! “Have you heard about the doubling of lease rates for shoreside facilities at Catalina?” wonder Jerry and Jan Tank- ersley. “While we are inactive members of the Blue Water Cruising Club, which has long had their facility at Big Geiger Cove just to the west of Two Harbors, our concern is for the current active membership.” We know there have been changes taking place at Catalina. For example, both the Cal YC and the Del Rey YC no longer have leases on the Cat Harbor facilities they'd been leasing from the Santa Catalina Island Company. The later after spending a bundle just four years ago to get connected to the sewer system. We'll try to look into the situ- 'Kindle Kruisers' are everywhere. Spread; Debbie Macrorie of 'Escapade' was thrilled to get the New ation more for the next issue, but it's York Times at the San Blas Islands. Insets; Doña de Mallorca loves to Kindle on her boogie board, complicated by the fact that some of while the Wanderer prefers to peruse the Financial Times while snorkeling in the Caribbean. the places are leased from the Catalina purchased were updated to her new tional version. We downloaded about 20 Conservancy and some are leased from device. Ever since, she’s been able to books to read during our month-long the Santa Catalina Island Company. And download newspapers, magazines, and research trip to the Caribbean, but wonder of wonder, there might be politics books whereever 3G service has been foolishly fell asleep while reading it on involved. For example, according to one available — which has been just about our bunk. It bounced off the fake teak source, clubs like the Newport Harbor everywhere except for Cuba. Escapade is and holly cabin sole, and the screen YC, Balboa YC and San Diego YC seem about to leave St. Barth — only because froze in half gibberish, half crazy lines to have the Santa Catalina Island Com- their insurance requires it — for Ber- and squiggles. We tried recycling it by pany by the shorthairs because so many muda and the East Coast, so we expect using it for bait for a big barracuda — members of those clubs are USC alums, the Kindle will get a good workout during they like shiny stuff — who took up The Blue Water Cruising Club has a wonderfully that 900 miles. For in addition to being a residence behind ‘ti Proﬂ igate. When but astonishingly simple facility at Big Geiger. reading device, the Kindle will also read that was unsuccessful, we decided to We hope they can continue to afford it. the books to you, at whatever speed you give it the underwater test. We want, and in a male for female voice. were surprised to see no change Perfect for those long night watches. in the screen at all, so maybe it We had a Kindle for about a year, and is waterproof. loved it as much as Debbie does. Ours, How does the Kindle com- however, was an earlier version which pare with the iPad? We don’t wasn’t set up to receive digits outside know. But given that it’s lighter, / RICHARD LATITUDE of the United States. It was possible to smaller and less expensive, we download publications from a computer think there will still be demand and transfer them over, but it was a real for them, even though they don’t pain. So if you’re looking to buy a used have the graphics or versatility of Kindle, make sure you get the interna- the iPad. One thing is for certain — 10 years from now we’re all going to be reading off electronic CHANGES

and USC owns 51% of SCI Company. Their percentage of voting shares, how- and tens. ever, is much smaller. But fi ght on! "After the Banderas Bay regatta, we “My wife Roberta and I are here in hit San Blas, La Cruz, Mazatlan and San Carlos, Mexico, having come south Atlata, LATITUDE/RICHARD and are now in Topolobampo," with the ‘06 Ha-Ha, and yesterday got writes Ethan Smith — he's the guy a rude shock,” reports Vic Kelley of the holding the big pargo two pages before Sonora-based F/P 45 cat Apollo II. We — of the Ya Ta Hey, New Mexico-based went to the local bank to exchange U.S. Ovni 36 Eyoni. The "we" includes his dollars for pesos, and were told that due wife Nancy Jones and son Zada Smith. to a new federal law, they cannot make "San Blas was interesting, and we had a such exchanges. However, we were able fantastic river trip. We also spent a day to get pesos from the ATM. Latitude read- surfi ng the famous break at Mantanchen ers need to know that they need to leave Bay, where Zada, 5, had his fi rst real their cash cruising kitty in the bank at surfi ng success with a 180-yard long home because they won’t be able to get ride! I’d been carrying spare blades for pesos in exchange for them in Mexico. Do my Kiwi prop, which needed to be re- you know the reason for the new law?” placed, so we dried Eyoni on the sandbar The reason for the new law is simple. If you're a drug traffi cker with millions of these, across from the library in the San Blas Drug traffi ckers bring billions of U.S. the Mexican government doesn't want you estuary. With plenty of managerial and dollars in drug profi ts back to Mexico exchanging them for pesos in banks. oversight support from our friends the and want to exchange them for the dollars for pesos. But it required having Temmes on the 45-ft Kauai-based cat local currency. The Mexican govern- a U.S. passport and fi lling out some pa- ketch Meshach, and the Borens' on the ment wants to make this as diffi cult perwork. While cruisers shouldn’t bring Morro Bay-based Pearson 365 Third as possible. While in Mexico a couple huge sums of U.S. currency down, it's Day, the blade-swap came off without a of months ago, we went to four banks a smart idea to bring lots of ones, fi ves hitch, and we managed to get rid of the before we were told about one bank that plague of barnacles that we'd picked up was allowed to exchange up to $400 U.S. in Nuevo Vallarta. And to think some of

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Bermuda,” reports Rodney Pimentel AZORE TOURISM but only 135 miles made good. Nonethe- of the Alameda-based Leopard 47 cat less, we crossed the halfway point, so Azure II. “What a pleasure it was to sail we opened a bottle of bubbly. But day with experinced crew, as they took the four, what a bore! We motored most of initiative. The cat — our family’s other the time, but were still able to make 140 boat is a Cal 40 — handled well in the miles despite sailing at just four to six 15 to 20 knots from the northeast, sail- knots for six hours. I was surprised at ing at 7 to 9 knots. After a fast night in how well the cat, which has lots of wet- 25 knots and six-foot seas — with some ted surface, sailed in the light air. That scary bombs going off under the bridge- night a front passed through with driv- deck — we managed to cover 180 miles ing rain and 25- to 35-knot winds. Too in the fi rst 24 hours. The second day was much wind is great if it’s from astern, lighter, and we were doing eight knots but this was on the nose. Cats are great in 15 knots of wind, with great boat for reaching and off the wind, but aren’t motion over a really, really blue ocean. very good for short tacking. Luckily we’d In the lighter winds we made 145 miles. expected the wind on the nose, so we There is normally a large high that sits sailed about 80 miles past Bermuda to between Bermuda and the Azores that 'Azure II's next stop is the Azores, one of the put some money in the bank. When the provides northeast winds all the way to most beautiful places in the world. You must weather fi le said there would be only 15 Bermuda. But a small high moved in paint your boat name on the quay at Horta. knots of wind, we ended up giving back over Bermuda, resulting in north winds. these months. We continued to make all of our 80 miles and then some. How- We made as much easting as possible to easting to set ourselves up for a great ever, our strategy of making easting and counter it. Had we not gotten GRIB fi les fi nal approach to Bermuda in northerly then dipping below Bermuda in a pocket via the Ham radio, we’d have been sailing wind. Alas, day three turned out to be as of no wind worked out well. Once in light by Braille. But it got cooler — down to fl at as an open grill. We had to motor all wind, we motored right toward Bermuda 79 degrees from 84. It looked as though and were soon tied up for the fi rst of our I might have to put on a shirt after all fi ve days in Bermuda. Our Leopard cat

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performed as well as I expected, and I two-month Rally the ho- was really happy about how well she tel provided discounted reefed when the wind came up. It was a buffets, weekly happy perfect shakedown for the longer trip to hours and a number of / RICHARD LATITUDE the Azores, at which point the family will special celebrations. be rejoining me for the rest of the way to If you're cruising Portugal.” south next season, Explaining their motivations for you'll want to put this organizing the ﬁ rst annual Cruisers free, low-stress event Rally to El Salvador, Bill Yeargan and on your calendar. Jean Strain of the Hawaii-based Irwin "So what is with this 37 Mita Kuuluu write: “Our goal was guy who wrote from the to help cruisers get together to discover Sea of Cortez and said the less-traveled, unspoiled and spec- it sucks?" wonders Tom tacular destination of El Salvador. In O. of Calypso, type of addition to this, our aim was also to boat and hailing port create awareness among Salvadorians unknown. "Maybe his about the cruising lifestyle. We feel that GPS failed him and he is on a lake in Some people don't like Sea of Cortez beauty, we achieved these goals and are looking Arizona. We spent an entire summer in while others love it — but don't want others to forward to next year.” the Sea of Cortez during our two-year so they can have it all for themselves. By all accounts, the March 15 to cruise, and while it was hot as hell, it for a government position so he can May 15 Rally — headquartered at the was beautiful in every way. I would do attempt to control what everyone does Bahia del Sol resort — was a great suc- it again tomorrow. I also can't mention here in the States — as well as around cess. Seventy-one boats participated, the fellow who thinks he has a handle on the world. Go sailing, dude, and you'll and upon arrival each was given a wel- what happens in Thailand with regard see how meaningful you are." come bag full of goodies and were of- to young women. Maybe he should run The fellow who wrote about how bad fered generous discounts at the ho- cruising is in the Sea of Cortez was, if tel restaurant and marina. During the we're not mistaken, was trying to dis- Your Boatyard in the Heart of Paradise HAULOUT • Marine Travelift 25 tons Our Services| • Marine railway 120 tons • Storage in adjustable steel cradles • Fenced Yard PAINTING • Topsides, hull, bottom, varnish • Brush, roller, spray MECHANICAL WORK • Inboard, outboard, diesel, gas • All brands REPAIRS Large, fenced, secure dry storage area • Electrical repairs • Refrigeration installation & repair Tahiti Customs policy has changed! • Fiberglass & woodwork Foreign Flag vessels can stay on dry storage in • Welding, steel, stainless, aluminum our yard for up to 12 months out of 24. SAIL LOFT • Sail repairs, biminis, dodgers, covers STORE Professional boatyard in the heart of Paradise • International, Pettit, Epiglass, Devoe • Spares Raiatea Carenage will make sure • Fill U.S. gas cylinders paradise is everything you expected. DO-IT-YOURSELFERS WELCOME! Call, write, or sail in . . . we're here to serve you. BoatUS Cooperating Marina B.P. 1111 Uturoa Raiatea 98 735 Polynésie Française Tel: (689) 600-545 ~ Fax: (689) 600-546 ~ VHF 68 A Subsidiary of The Moorings Yacht Charter, Ltd. Web site: http://www.raiatea.com/carenage ~ email: [email protected]

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courage more cruisers from going there because he likes it so much. / ANDY LATITUDE sel 2,240 miles south of the Hawaiian “Looks like we’ll be coming home Islands. The U.S. Coast Guard Joint Res- from the South Pacifi c sooner than we cue Coordination Center watchstanders thought,” wrote Mike and Cindy Miller then issued a ‘Safety Net’ broadcast ask- of the Tacoma-based McIntosh 47 Air- ing for any Automated Mutual Assistance wego to one of their many friends. “For Vessel Rescue (AMVER) system vessels on May 7, while entering a narrow pass in the area to assist. The crew of the through the reef at Savaii, Samoa, our container ship Mineral Noble responded boat hit bottom. She was picked up by immediately. Upon making contact with huge swells and driven farther onto the Stray Dog, they learned the Westsail was reef. Needless to say, our boat is a total taking on water faster than it could be loss. But thank you, Jesus, there were no pumped out. The source of the incoming injuries. We were rescued by Charisma water was not identifi ed. Arriving on the and several Samoan men. We have free scene about 11 hours after the mayday room and board at a resort here until was issued, Mineral Noble took the Stray everything is resolved. Savaii is so remote Dog crew aboard their ship. that there is no internet and the phone We didn't get to know Mike and Cindy that well Sources report that Stray Dog had left is terribly expensive. Even if the phone during the '07 Ha-Ha, but their friendly, smiling Mexico for the Marquesas last spring, was free, the phone numbers and email faces stuck in our mind. We regret their loss. but had turned back after 600 miles addresses of all our friends are stored Marshall, with his Republic of Taiwan because of what was reported as lots of in our damaged computers. Bugger! We fi ancee Yung-Ching Cheng as crew. De- little problems. The boat departed from are too emotional to talk about this freak tails are sketchy, but according to the La Cruz this spring. We’re also sorry for accident anyway, but we have many Coast Guard, at 4:30 a.m. on May 12, Marshall and Cheng’s loss. blessings we can share later.” they picked up an EPIRB signal from After 33 years of writing about sailing Also lost in the South Pacifi c last Stray Dog showing the distressed ves- all over the world, we just learned that month was the British-fl agged Westsail we’ve been ignorant about the irregular 32 Stray Dog, skippered by Brit Robert and complicated relationship between

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June, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 163 30-FT OLSON, 1978. Pt. Richmond, CA. $14,000/obo. Very fast Olson 30, excellent race history. It comes with 18+ sails. Trailer redone in 2009. All go fast mods done. Need to sell ASAP, I have 1 boat too many. (530) 416-6100 or wilsonrs@ charter.net.

30-FT CAPE DORY, 1982. Morro Bay. $30,000. Wonderful sea-kindly cutter. One of Carl Alberg’s best designs. Volvo 30-FT YANKEE, 1972. San Francisco MD7A, VHF, radar, chartplotter, autopi- Marina. $14,500. Classic design by Sparkman & Stephens. Hull #90. Slip title lot, depth meter, roller furling headsail, transferable. Westerbeke diesel with low dodger, cockpit shade and more. Bought engine hours. All rigging in great shape. bigger boat - must sell. bobjenkizziar@ Needs minor hull painting for cosmetics. sbcglobal.net. Extra jibs, chute, ST2000, etc. (408) 365- 0302 or [email protected]. J/29, 1985. Seattle. $19,950. Great race record, masthead rig, hydraulic backstay, B&G, stereo, rod rigging. Restored 28-FT + MACWESTER. English Cruiser, in 2002. (253) 288-0117 or stevemil@ 1973. Alameda. $3,300. Solid GRP pocket cruiser. English design CSJRoy. grahamus.com. HAWAII Documented HN8704, RT6, 8.5ft beam. Good custom Neil Pryde sails, oversized 30-FT NONSUCH, 1979. Newport Beach. rigging, Harken furler, new bottom, Yan- $35,000. Possible Newport slip. Electric LONG TERM DRY STORAGE marYSM12 needs rebuild. I owned, rebuilt halyard winch, GPS, autopilot, VHF, LPG Catorce 1993-02, $20k invested. Recov- cabin heater, LPG water heater. Solar Clear Customs at our dock ered from unappreciative fellow who let panel, solar vent, Volvo diesel and Sail- her deteriorate. Needs TLC to bring her drive. Extra sail and sailcover. New ﬁ xed back to cruising shape. I don’t have the propeller, dodger. Lots of gear and spares. time I did 15 years ago. Contact me for Best priced Nonsuch in the country. (949) pics and a list of needs. (510) 421-6712 675-1134 or [email protected]. or [email protected]. 30-FT PEARSON, DELTA. $9,995. New 156°1'30" W bottom last May. 2002 model Volvo diesel, 19°40'20" N cabin heater, clean and ready. Call for info. (916) 777-5510 or chardonnaymoon@ TOLL FREE 888-458-7896 att.net. www.gentryskonamarina.com The friendliest boatyard in Hawaii

30-FT CATALINA, 1980. Alameda. $19,000. Low price, must sell. Diesel engine-runs great, propane stove/new MARINE SERVICE stainless & brass wall heater, self tending jib traveler, 2 year old upholstery/carpet, CORPS pedestal steering, Adler Barbour refrig- 30-FT OLSON, 1982. Richmond, CA. eration, lines led aft, external aluminum Runs With Scissors. 1982 Olson 30, Hull ~ your ~ propane tank + more. Clean teak, interior number 209. Fully restored/upgraded and exterior-no cooties. Could use: some in 2004. Extensive sail control systems. MOBILE PUMPOUT dodger stitching-canvas good, main Multiple sails, including Sobstad Pentax halyard, galley pump. Bottom OK. (510) main and #1 (racing sails). For additional SOLUTION 522-6288 or [email protected]. photos and full specs, please visit website. Please contact Brett McLarney with any questions or to arrange a time to see (510) 629-4185 ~ (415) 370-6812 30-FT CORONADO, 1969. Rio Vista. $17,500. Diesel, wheel, dodger, radar, the boat. http://s1024.photobucket.com/ chart plotter, all new, Harken roller furling, albums/y309/1982Olson30/?start=all. $25 PUMPOUT (includes freshwater rinse) boom, sails, all standing and running rig- Email [email protected]. ging, too much to list. (916) 837-2386 or Ask us about our 20% DISCOUNT [email protected]. 30-FT ISLANDER, 1971. Moss Landing for yacht club members & liveaboards. Harbor District. $9,780. Mk II. 4-cyl gas inboard (Palmer P60). Fiberglass hull w/ 30-FT PEARSON, 1970. Richmond, CA. $20,500. Mexico vet. Yanmar, Moni- teak trim. 3-burner alcohol stove/oven, tor vane, VHF, radar, EPIRB, DS, solar, BBQ. Depth/fishfinder, CB and VHF chartplotter, 5 sails, 3 anchors, Lewmar radio. Recent work: Sept ‘09 hauled out, winches, manual anchor windlass, 10’ tuned up, oil change, new head, replaced 6” Avon, Honda 2hp outboard. Contact through hulls and zincs. Sails include Roland. (916) 988-0341 or (916) 802-8009 spinnaker, 2 storm jibs, 100% & 130% or [email protected]. genoa. Mahogany interior. 5 lifejackets, lots of extras. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Good solid boat. Ready to sail. Take over slip. (831) 915-6783 or (831) 659-1921 or ENGINES • PARTS • SERVICE [email protected].

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Page 164 • Latitude 38 • June, 2010 30-FT SEIDELMANN 299, 1979. Pelican 32-FT ATKINS THISTLE, 1985. Sausalito. Harbor, Sausalito. $9,500/obo. Great $17,000. Experienced cruiser. Flush deck, cruising sloop. Speed, full keel, comfort- roomy interior, heater, stove, many new able accommodations. Yanmar diesel, additions. Tanbark sails, Lewmar hatches. radio, depthfi nder, knotmeter, extra jib, Rebuilt Westerbeke diesel; professionally well maintained. Motivated seller. Sau- installed 2008. Well built, low mainte- salito slip available to qualifi ed buyer. nance ferrocement hull, 2009 haulout. (707) 972-1524 or (707) 462-1851 or Ready to sail. (415) 637-4851. mike@pacifi c.net.

29-FT COLUMBIA SLOOP, 1967. Sau- 32-FT CATALINA 320, 2000. South Beach salito. $12,500. She loves the wind! Harbor. $59,000. Winged keel, 5’6” draft, Sparkman & Stephens design, Yanmar 11’9” beam, 32’6” LOA, 28’ LWL, 12K lbs diesel with low hours. Propane stove, displacement, anti-slime bottom paint, marine radio, safety equipment. Wired full batten main, Dutchman, roller furling, for shore power. Excellent condition! Destroyer wheel, Autohelm, chartplotter, (707) 312-0860 or (707) 253-7935 or Yanmar 29hp fresh water cooled diesel, [email protected]. 3-blade prop, 6 knot motoring, windlass, plow & Danforth, walk thru stern with 35-FT BENETEAU OCEANIS 352, 1999. 30-FT NEWPORT, 1974. Sausalito. swim deck shower, aft cabin, fridge, 30-FT FISHER/NORTHEASTER, 1976. Negotiable. By Capital Yacht. Good Sausalito. $89,500. Less than 300 hours microwave, stove, propane locker, H&C San Diego, CA. $79,500. The aft cabin Atomic 4 and transmission. Very nice on engine. Never raced. Roller furling pressurized water, macerator pump, version of the famous British motorsailer varnish and exterior. Roomy interior. main and jibs, 120% and 85% (new in 07), overboard pump, heat & air. Fun boat! Fisher yachts. New Yanmar, new North Possible liveaboard (with permission). transferable berth in Sausalito. Bottom Lost slip-must sell. (415) 305-6917 or sails. She is absolutely Bristol inside and Needs some TLC. Sacrifi ce to fi rst semi- painted May 10. (916) 409-0302. Email for [email protected]. out. For photos and complete information reasonable offer. Some trades may be list of upgrades to [email protected]. see website, www.will-shelton.com. (619) considered. [email protected] or 616-9209 or [email protected]. (415) 999-5626. 33-FT PEARSON 10 METER, 1976. D-26 Marina Bay, Richmond, CA. $16,500 fi rm. Very clean, autopilot, Yanmar diesel - 270 29-FT COLUMBIA, 1964. Tiburon. $5,000. Brand new main. Brand new hrs, new shaft and prop, new knot meter, depth sounder. Yanmar diesel. An abso- new VHF, good main and jib, like new lute joy to sail. Call or email for photos or cruising spinnaker. (831) 334-1161. to visit. (415) 381-2653 or jaspervvliet@ gmail.com. 34-FT TARTAN YAWL, 1974. $45,000/ obo. High quality S&S design. 10’2” beam. Farymann diesel with 350 hours. 35-FT C&C MK III, 1983. Richmond YC. 6.1’ headroom. Barient winches, chain $49,950. Prettiest C&C 35 MkIII in the winch, centerboard 3 to 8 ft. Wheel steer- water. Awlgrip, new boom, MaxProp 3 30-FT CAPO, SCHUMACHER DESIGN. ing. Main, jib, mizzen and sail covers. bladed feathering, North 3DL headsails, Westerly built, 1984. San Diego. $34,000. Electronics. 5,000 lb solid lead keel. Lots many extras. Have fun racing or cruising! Rare find. BIG 30 footer. Well main- of teak. Like new. Best US built sailboat. [email protected] or (415) 457-4434 tained. Full sail inventory, new main, full Tartan uses the highest content of resin or (415) 454-1275. headroom, full electronics - 5 displays, in their fi berglass. Fast passagemaker. Yanmar diesel. Great race record. (650) Infl atable dinghy. (209) 952-8814. 32-FT PEARSON, 1964. Ventura. 450-3496. Email for more photos/info to $12,000. Pearson Vanguard. GPS, ra- [email protected]. 30-FT ANDREWS, 1982. Santa Cruz dar, wind generator, solar panel, depth, Harbor $15,500/obo. Alan Andrews Cus- autopilot, propane range, refrigeration, 30-FT CAPE DORY CUTTER, 1984. tom 30 fast design sailboat in excellent strong diesel. Good sails, dodger, and Alameda. $37,500. Well maintained. condition. You won’t fi nd a better deal or ground tackle. Rigging in good condition. Recent E80 radar, VariProp, new uphol- boat!! Very responsive & fast displace- Needs painting but completely sailable; stery/cushions. A sweet sailing boat and ment boat. New hull, topsides paint and used every weekend. (805) 570-9883 or easy to singlehand. Lots of pictures at non-skid. Brand new baltoplate bottom [email protected]. website, http://cd-30.blogspot.com. (click paint! Decent sail inventory. Rod rigging. to enlarge). (510) 910-2099 or mbritt@ New hydraulic backstay. Excellent run- eyedocs.com. ning Yanmar diesel. New head. Elliptical rudder. MB YRA PHRF 120. Should 33-FT RANGER, 1975. Santa Cruz. 30-FT LANCER, C&C DESIGN, 1980. qualify for SFA 30 fl eet. Only 7000 lbs. Full $22,750. Great boat! Rebuilt Yanmar Marina Bay, Pt. Richmond. $25,000. Frac- ownership price of only $15,500! Or make 2008, new topside paint, self-tending tional sloop, wheel steering, with inboard offer now! Details: Andrews 30 2002 Fall jib, new Raymarine GPS, new cushions, Yanmar QM15. Redecorated cabin, new SCORE Series 1st Fleet B 1982 MORC davits. Race, cruise or live aboard. One electronics, VHF, GPS & chartplotter. New International Championships, 1st. john@ year South Harbor slip possible. See sails, safety lines, shrouds, dodger, wheel palapasresort.com or (831) 334-4963. website for photos and inventory www. pilot, roller furling and more. (916) 487- elkhornyc.com/Tequila. Email iadoption@ 5351 or [email protected]. yahoo.com. J/105, 2002. San Rafael. $112,000. Ex- 32 TO 35 FEET cellent condition. Lightly used. Factory NEWPORT 30 MK II, 1981. Sausalito 34-FT DUFOUR, 1975. F-204 Berkeley Comfort Group package. Nexus instru- Yacht Harbor. $8,000 or best reason- Marina. $32,000. Rare to West Coast ments, wind, speed, depth, and under able offer. 15hp Universal diesel, 3 jibs, 34-FT SAN JUAN, 1984. $39,000. Price excellent racer/cruiser, in a 1975 way. reduced. Fast comfortable, blue water deck hydraulic autopilot. Garmin GPS spinnaker. Wheel steering, water heater, This boat is in excellent shape for her MAP 182C chartplotter. Mast mounted new head. Gary Mull design, good sailing cruiser, excellent condition. 6’ headroom, age. Two large hatches seal this boat up galley, sleeps six, rod rigging. Roller furl- Tacktick Racemaster. Stereo/CD with condition; needs cabin cosmetics. (510) for ocean sailing and yet she has over 6 Bose cockpit speakers. Standard Horizon 414-2796 or (415) 302-4182 or email ing headsail, 150% genoa, main, working feet of head room below. The perfect live/ jib. 3GMD Yanmar, Achilles dinghy, large VHF with ram mic on binnacle. Zantrex [email protected]. sail combination. Reluctantly for sale. Call battery charger, extra battery. Two sets bimini. Original owner. (510) 420-8956 or Peter to view. (510) 910-2886. [email protected]. sails. Beautiful boat. (415) 850-3372.

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June, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 165 32-FT ERICSON, 1971. Brickyard Cove $699,000 Marina. $15,000. Westerbeke 21A die- Napa Valley Riverfront Home sel, roller furling 90% jib, main with reef In a special and unique community with deep water 40-ft dock. points, nice interior, wheel and single throttle control, traveler, asymmetric spin- 3 bedrooms/3 baths, beautifully remodeled kitchen, 2-car garage, naker, air speed, knot and depth instru- bonus/game room, spectacular and ments. Fine Bay boat. (707) 310-0952 or [email protected]. unparalleled views!

37-FT CREALOCK/PACIFIC SEACRAFT. 1985. Anacortes, WA. $159,000. Proven Aida Morgan offshore cruiser. Newer Yanmar, Max- (707) 337-9813 Prop, standing rigging, lifelines, interior, portlights. Comes with all offshore gear, liferaft, Monitor, watermaker, step-down transformer, Wavestopper dodger, Icom SSB, VHF, AIS, Avon dinghy. Refurbished and well-maintained. (360) 301-6878 or BROKERS OF THE VALLEY 33-FT HANS CHRISTIAN, 1980. San [email protected]. Diego. $119,000. Change of plans! Fully reﬁ tted for S. Paciﬁ c voyage. New 36-FT CATALINA, 1983. Point Richmond. Yanmar, electronics, watermaker, sails, $44,000. Radar, chartplotter, autopilot, rigging, batteries, solar, canvas, dinghy speed and depth by Raymarine. New and spares. Loads of cruising gear. Ready head, new stereo, new bilge pumps, new Mathiesen Marine to go. (619) 319-0136. Balmar alternator, new batteries. Lots of For all of your electronics and electrical needs sails, dinghy, OB, dodger, bimini, VHF and more!!! (415) 309-4476 or (415) 883-5721 Sales & Installation of all major brands or [email protected]. of marine electronics Electrical system Troubleshooting & Repair to ABYC Standards Corrosion issues, Inverters, Battery banks

32-FT HUNTER 326, 2002. Oyster Cove Imtra LED Lighting Dealer Marina. $65,000. Second owner of a great coastal cruiser. Comes complete 3300 Powell Street, Emeryville and ready for an adventure on the Bay 38-FT BLUEWATER INGRID, 1977. or exploring the coast. See more at Fortman Marina. $15,000. Bluewater (510) 350-6622 www.MathiesenMarine.com http://mamasdiamonds.blogspot.com. Ingrid project boat, beautiful teak interior. (480) 650-3162 or (480) 632-0189 or Former liveaboard. Great hull, beautiful [email protected]. boat with work. Full stats and pictures available. [email protected]. QUALITY CRUISING SAILS FOR LESS! 32-FT SLOOP, 1970. Designed by Gary Sausalito Yacht Harbor. $35,000/ Mull. 36-FT SLOOP, 1975. Marina Bay Yacht obo. Chico was built by John Lidgard Harbor, Richmond, CA. $30,000. Good MAINSAILS in NZ in 1970. She is cold molded out running condition, ready to sail. Survey of Kauri using the West system. I have MIZZENS report from 2009 available. Contact Butch owned Chico for over 20 years. Age forces at Tradewinds Sailing School and Club. STAYSAILS sale, mine not Chico’s. She has new sails, (510) 232-7999 or (510) 415-2747 or three cylinder Yanmar diesel, fathometer, [email protected]. HEADSAILS log/knotmeter, VHF, compasses, Awlgrip SPINNAKERS topsides, backstay, full cover, wiring, etc. A great boat and reputation. Call SAILCOVERS or email Jim Hobart. (415) 488-4110 or STRONGTRACK [email protected].

34-FT HUNTER, 1984. Sausalito, CA. (510) 521-2353 • [email protected] $29,000. If you can fi nd a cruise ready 2021 Alaska Packer Pl. • Grand Marina • Alameda, CA 94501 sailboat at this price, take it! This is a 34-ft sailboat that could leave for Mexico tomorrow. Just fi ll up the water and fuel SAILMAKER TO THE WORLD and turn left after leaving the Golden CATALINA 36 MKII, 2002. Long Beach Gate. Any takers? This is an excellent fi rst CA. $114,900. Glory Road is fully time boat that is rigged for singlehanding equipped and ready for a new owner. and operates well under all conditions. I Extremely well cared for by the original love this boat, but I am now the owner of owner. Complete with Raymarine 5000 RODGERS & ASSOCIATES another boat, so it is time to sell. The boat autopilot, RL70C GPS chartplotter with is priced to move. Photos and a detailed radar, ST60 speed, wind, depth, data Certifi ed description of the boat can be found at: repeater with laptop interface. 1000 watt http://witchdoctorsailboat.webs.com. inverter charger, Espar heating system, Marine Surveyors Call (415) 497-6116 or medicrene@ 12-CD Clarion stereo indoor & exterior yahoo.com. speakers, (remote at helm), LED-backlit As appointed by Boat US Insurance Services HDTV with DVD, microwave, BBQ. Oyster and Institute of London Underwriters white Ultraleather interior. (949) 751-9723 ASA - NAMS - LLOYDS 36 TO 39 FEET or [email protected].

37-FT HUNTER, 1982. Hidden Harbor, 36-FT ISLANDER FREEPORT, 1981. Rio Vista. $29,900. Cutter rigged, Cheru- Half Moon Bay. $50,000. Plan B interior, established bini designed, Yanmar diesel, dodger, new mattress, Froli sleep system. 45hp Tel: 831-475-4468 autopilot, lines aft, cruise vet, Achilles Pathfinder diesel, rebuilt 2003, many 1978 [email protected] dinghy with dinghy tow system, 18hp spares. Last haul-out/survey 2008. VHS, Johnson. Hauled 5/09, new rigging 6/09. radar, depth, speed, main good, 135 jib www.rodgersandassociates.com www.mysailboatforsale.com. (775) 721- OK, dodger, bimini, more. (650) 560-0260 5221 or [email protected]. or [email protected].

Page 166 • Latitude 38 • June, 2010 36-FT HUNTER, 1980. San Francisco. $21,000 FIRM. Full enclosure, wheel steering, Yanmar 3HF30 diesel, new running & standing rig. New furler, recent survey. (916) 533-0007 or vvebay@ gmail.com.

38-FT CATALINA 380, 1998. Alameda. 40-FT PETERSON, 1980. Sunroad, San 40-FT PASSPORT, 1985. Anacortes, WA. $109,000. Exceptionally clean inside Diego. $49,000. Doug Peterson design $169,000. I am the original owner that and out. Well equipped. Professionally offshore blue water racer/cruiser. We had this boat custom built with many maintained. New bottom 01/10. Priced for bought the boat in 2003 in San Diego and extra features, such as insulated hull, quick sale. Call (209) 612-8128. sailed her to France. After 1 year of reﬁ t removable headliner, and much more. and several regattas in the Mediterranean, Beautifully maintained, over $100,000 38-FT HUNTER 380, 2000. Alameda we came back across the Atlantic (2007), spent to restore her to near Bristol 39-FT CAL, 1971. Marina #350. $89,500. Priced to SELL. Oceanside, San Diego making the crossing in 13 days. She has condition, including full Sterling paint, Radar, autopilot, Yanmar, chart plotter, $40,000. New professional racing bottom, an open plan design with space to sleep bright work, reﬁ nishing the teak decks, electric winch, inverter, good shape. Email just splashed Nov 5, ‘09. Great racing 8-10 crew. Ideal for someone looking to bottom paint, Raymarine instruments, for pic’s and spec sheet. (916) 817-0081 inventory, new 3/4 oz. Ullman spinnaker, do some racing, but also with serious engine work, plumbing, and much more. or [email protected]. double spreader tall rig. Gas engine. Good offshore capability. (619) 573-3525 or Included is a 10-ft RIB dinghy with a 4hp shape and fast. http://knot-a-clew.com. [email protected]. Tohatsu 4-stroke engine. (206) 295-2049 [email protected] or (949) 280-6220 or [email protected]. 40 TO 50 FEET

37-FT TAYANA, 1979. Richmond. $68,000. Tricia Jean spent 2004-2006 40-FT CHOATE, 1980. Delta. $35,000/ cruising the South Pacifi c and is ready to obo. Fun Boat. 2002 refi t. 20hp Volvo. 42-FT WESTSAIL, 1980. San Pedro. go again. She’s well equipped, comfort- (ST60 speed, depth, multi, GPS chart- $105,000. Center cockpit cutter rig with able, fast and easy to handle. Details plotter). Harken roller. Cockpit compass teak decks. Extensive sail inventory and available at website, http://dbsail.org/ 41-FT HUNTER A.C., 2002. Bay Area. p/s. 10 cockpit winches. SS rod rigging. reliable Ford Lehman diesel engine (1050 TriciaJean. (559) 970-9858 or (559) 960- $149,900. 2 GPS chartplotters, radar, Rigid vang. Hydraulic back stay. 8 sail hours). 350 gallons water, 100 gallons 5085 or [email protected]. wind/speed/depth/auto, generator, fl at bags. Maple interior, etc. (707) 374-5467 diesel, 60 gallons holding. Virgil radar, screen plus much more. Cruiser ready or [email protected]. Benmar autopilot, Heart inverter. Maxwell 38-FT HUGHES, 1970. $21,000/obo. and low hours. Fresh bottom job, August electric windlass w/ two plow anchors and Canadian built S&S design. Sound hull, ‘09. (530) 242-1064 or (530) 941-0738 or 46-FT CAL LAPWORTH. / Jensen Marine, 325’ high-test chain. Dickenson diesel low hours on nearly new diesel engine. [email protected]. 1972. Stockton, CA. $Best offer. Great stove/oven and coldplate Technotics re- Sails nicely, needs newer/upgraded liveaboard capacity. Perkins 4-236 84hp frigeration. Boat is in great condition and equipment. (831) 915-4984 or coffi na@ 43-FT MORGAN CATALINA, 1985. Moss engine installed in 2000, low engine hours. ready to go anywhere. (310) 991-1119 or sbcglobal.net. Landing Harbor. $99,000. Catalina tall rig. Roller furling sails. Equipment includes: [email protected]. Refi t completed. New bottom paint. New Winslow life raft 60 SLOP (manufactured rigging including Hi-Mod turnbuckles, 8-08), Seafari water maker (purchased new interior, ports, wiring. Engine room 2008), 3.5 kw generator. Boat needs work re-insulated, low hours Perkins 108. New and TLC to restore to life. cal46sailboat@ lifelines, plumbing, electronics. Autohelm, yahoo.com. A/C, refrigeration, windlass. Completely enclosing dodger. Two large berths, two 42-FT VALIANT, $295,000. Never used. large heads with shower. Comprehensive Never in salt water. Quantum sails, ProFurl renovation. Respected cruising boat. on jib, autopilot, microwave, Westerbeke Great liveaboard. Ready to sail. Pictures diesel. Boat is as new, location Valiant at website, www.capitolareef.com. Con- factory in Texas. Contact Dick May. (480) 38-FT KETTENBURG, 1956. 3 Available. tact Jay. (831) 464-0234 or (831) 464-0318 513-7136 or [email protected]. CATALINA 42 MKII, 2001. $167,000. “Nice boat!”, “Beautiful boat!”, “Gorgeous or [email protected]. Good racer, great cruiser, 2 staterooms, boat!” heard many times from other boat- 41-FT MORGAN CLASSIC MODEL. 2 heads, electric halyard winch, RL80C ers during every sail. Enjoy character, 42-FT TAYANA, 1988. Sausalito. 1991. San Carlos, Mexico. $98,000. GPS/chartplotter/radar with 10” color admiration, and fantastic sailing while $149,500. Price reduced $10,000 for Primo condition. Equipped and ready to monitor, Waltz radar leveling system, sustaining the heritage. More details at: quick sale. A real beauty in excellent con- cruise. Center cockpit, great liveaboard, Navtec hydraulic backstay, 3-blade www.sailk38.com. (916) 847-9064 or dition. Aft cockpit, cutter rigged with too must see to appreciate roominess. Recent MaxProp. 2 mains, 2 jibs, 3 kites, spin- [email protected]. many amenities to list. See ad in previous survey. See blog for equipment list and naker pole stowed on mast. For addi- Latitude. Prime Sausalito slip. Pictures current photos at http://sailboatvagari. tional upgrades and photos go to website, 37-FT CREALOCK, 1980. Monterey. and specs available at website. (530) 848- blogspot.com. Call (520) 825-7551 or www.beniciayachtclub.com/boats/glory.html $55,000. Cutter. Ballenger tabernacled 0285 or [email protected]. [email protected]. or call Rob (707) 746-1128. mast. New Yanmar w/saildrive, radar, GPS, easy access to all systems, 70gal diesel, 3 watertight bulkheads. Not in yacht condition, needs fi nish work. Great little sailing ship. Price fi rm. ddatpbio@ gmail.com.

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30 years experience • Universal/Westerbeke dealers Repairs/Tune-ups all models • Engine Surveys, Instruction 44-FT KELLY PETERSON, 1977. Kemer BAY MARINE DIESEL 510-435-8870 Turkiz Marina, Turkey. $110,000. Fully loaded for cruising Kelly Peterson 44, [email protected] Grace. 85hp Perkins engine/rebuilt 2009, 50-FT HERRESHOFF CARIBBEAN. rigging new 2007, tools, many parts, all 1978. Napa Marine. $199,500. 14.5’ equipment including watermaker, solar beam, 6’ draft, Perkins 6-354, radar/ panels, wind generator, diving equipment, AP/SSB-Ham, VHF, Probe, 6 person new water tank, new diesel tank 2010. raft, spares, tools, dinghy/motor. Fresh Start your cruising life on the beautiful interior refi nish. Not a fi re sale. Serious southern coast of Turkey. Check out Ke- COMPUTERCOMPUTER ABOARD?ABOARD? inquiries only. www.sailboatlistings.com. mer Marina, Grace’s home, online. www. CAPN & Digital Charts (707) 834-4798. grace44.com (702) 838-2902 or (702) AIS WiFi Cellular Amps 767-8322 or [email protected]. SatPhones: Iridium & Globalstar OFFSHORE PASSAGEMAKING INSTRUCTION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC HF SSB Radio & Pactor Modems John & Amanda Neal are dedicated to providing hands-on, documented instruction aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 46 Mahina Tiare III, Wireless E-mail drawing on their combined 502,000 miles and 66 years of experience. TM www.mahina.com • (360) 378-6131 EA ECH YSTEMS Mexico • Caribbean • South Pacifi c S800.4T44.2581 S281.334.1174 Going Somewhere? [email protected] www.sea-tech.com Stop by our offi ce and take a bundle of Latitude 38 magazines along with you. We promise you’ll be a hero for sharing them with other cruisers! Call for Info on SeaTech Packages and CAPN Demo Disk CallCall forfor InfoInfo onon SeaTechSeaTech PackagesPackages andand CAPNCAPN DemoDemo DiskDisk Latitude 38 • 15 Locust Ave • Mill Valley, CA • (415) 383-8200 • Open M-F 9-5

Page 168 • Latitude 38 • June, 2010 43-FT CLASSIC CUSTOM SLOOP. 41-FT LAGOON 410, 1998. Ft. Lauder- $300,000 FIRM. Thoroughly restored dale, FL. $229,000. Returned from winter (2009) to the highest yacht standards cruise & ready to go! Safe, comfortable, (think Hinckley, but better). True perfor- blue water cruiser. Sleeps ten - four mance world cruiser. All new engine, queen cabins with four heads, two singles sails, electric winches. Massive refi t and forward. Many upgrades. Email for specs upgrades - open checkbook. Elegant & list of equipment. (408) 717-1300 or design with the fi nest gear. Must see and [email protected]. sail her. New to the Bay, ready for world cruising. (415) 987-1942 (cell) or (415) 868-2940 (H). 55-FT FIBER STEEL, 1980. River View 27-FT CORSAIR TRIMARAN, 86. New- Marina, Sacramento. $Make offer/must port Beach, CA. $42,000. Turn key, cruise J-124, 2006. Cabo San Lucas. $225,000. sell. 72’ LOA, 16’ beam, F/C, 671 main ready. Pacific galvanized trailer, new 41 feet of pure sailing joy!! Turnkey in tru- engine with 300 hrs. 15KW gen, 1100 tires. Yanmar electric start 9.9 outboard. est sense of term. Ready for buoy, coastal gals. diesel, 500 gals. fresh water, ketch Marine head, propane stove, autopilot, or blue water duty. Heavily discounted rig. New sails, 6’6” head room, sleeps 8. solar panel, hatch dodger, screens and price. Full photos/description on www. Dinghy and new electronics, 385’ 3/8 ht bimini. (949) 922-7173 or (949) 646-1105 yachtworld.com (YW#77082-2078470). chain, 2000 lb windlass, 2 heads, shower, or [email protected]. [email protected]. ice maker, 2 refrigerators/freezers. Great liveaboard with liveaboard slip. 7 minutes 30-FT AUGNAUGHT, 1995. Moss Land- 47-FT CUSTOM FIBERGLASS CUTTER. to downtown Sacto. Possible trades? ing, CA. $29,500. Monohull monotony 2004. Coos Bay, OR. $499,000. Price Health forces sale. (916) 208-4141 or got you down? Looking for something reduced. Blue water high latitude cruising [email protected]. a little faster? Want to fl y across the bay sailboat, two helms, one enclosed, sleeps with your hair on fi re screaming yeeee- six, premium equipment, electronics, haaaaah? Zoom just may be the medicine 85HP diesel, 4.2KW generator, workshop, CLASSIC BOATS you need, and as a trailerable boat you will 200+ fuel and water, refrigeration, wash- have access to many fresh water venues ing machine, insulated. See pictures at as well. The current owner needs to slow www.hyssop.com/boat. (541) 888-5688. down for a while and wants it sold now! Hence the low price, this boat is ready to 40-FT SEARUNNER, 1979. Blaine, 40-FT VALIANT, 1980. go now. Reduced price from $33,500 to Currently located WA. $80,000. Among best in class. Well in Scotland. Offers over $70,000. US $29,500. (831) 247-7939 or hawknest1@ designed, constructed, maintained, documented and VAT free in Europe. prodigy.net. equipped. Veteran of five-year cruise Sailed from San Francisco by owners. 2001-2006. Refi t and survey 2007. Sleeps Fully equipped for cruising. Send email six, 15 sails, 30hp diesel, radar, autopilot, for photos and more info. wcz5502@ windvane, watermaker, SSB radio, solar sailmail.com. panels, wind gen, life raft, new paint. 60-FT STAYSAIL SCHOONER, 1935. Awesome cruising boat. See more at 47-FT CATALINA 470, 2002. Santa http://searunner40seafi re.wordpress.com. $125,000/obo. Volunteer (Zoe H). Cruz. $234,000. 500 engine hours. In- (360) 756-5004 or svseafi [email protected]. mast furling. Captain’s chairs. Beautifully Designer, Edson B. Schock; builder, Port maintained. Clean. Possible trade-in on Boat Works, Wilmington, CA. Veteran of Catalina 36/42 considered. Call for specs four TransPacs (winner 1939, Aloha Class and photos. (831) 429-1970. B). On-screen home of actor Jack Klug- man in Universal Studios’ long running 30-FT IROQUOIS, 1974. Alameda. television series, Quincy, M.E. 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54-FT SAGAR 16 METER BARGE, 2002. Central France. $290,000. Custom built for all navigable waterways. 2 Brms, 2 bath. Complete inventory for comfortable cruising. See website for photos and complete inventory. Sagar has a two year ISLANDER 36, 1977 PARTNERSHIP. waiting list for new build. Owner ﬁ nancing. Emery Cove Marina, Alameda. 1/4 or More at http://web.me.com/cbroussard/ 1/2 share, easy to handle Bay sailer and Acadia/Welcome.html. Email pat1083@ cruiser, active class association, $300 sbcglobal.net. per month for 1/4 share plus buy-in. (510) 654-3903.

TAYANA 46-FT LATE 2007 MODEL. Alameda. $90,000. Qtr share or $170,000 half equity share. Looking for one partner for quarter or half equity share in my well outﬁ tted and owned Tayana V460 Van- couver sailing yacht. This is true world cruiser. (650) 906-7293.

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Page 170 • Latitude 38 • June, 2010 ERICSON 27 SAILBOAT. Berkeley, CA. NISSAN 8 HP SOUTH BAY. $500. Used $150 / month. The most fun and least short shaft, mostly in fresh water. Always TRAILERS expensive sailboat partnership out there. fl ushed, low hours 1988. Currently has Non-equity 1/4 partnership for a boat dorsal fi n wings. daniel.paul411@gmail. SAILBOAT TRAILER FOR SALE. that needs to go out more! Keep a boat com. Alameda, CA. $4,100. Dual axle sailboat shipshape? Want to sail more? Please trailer for fi n keel boats 26-32 feet. GHW 7000lbs with adjustable bunks. Contact write. [email protected]. 74-FT MAST. designed for catamaran. Best offer. (415) 269-5165. Britta. 1526 Everett St. Apt E. Call (510) 306-4635 or [email protected]. GEAR FOR SALE. Alameda. Honda CHARTER DIRECT & SAVE $$$$. generator EX650. Super quiet, great condition, recent service; $375. Dinghy, CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS Owner’s time available for discount char- glass, like new w/7’ spruce oars; $575. ter. Beautiful Moorings 4600 cat, Hope, featured in Latitude 38. Based in beautiful 7’ varnished ash oars, w/sewn leathers. AEOLIAN YACHT CLUB. Looking for ac- Belize. Book direct and save big bucks. Very nice; $275 pair. Carburetors, new and tive sailing members. Reasonably priced SOUTH OF THE BORDER [email protected]. rebuilt. Carter and Edelbrock for Chrysler berths/slips available. Berths available 318; $125/175. (510) 830-7982. for up to 38-ft at low cost. More at www. aeolianyc.com/membershipapplication. TRADE OUTBOARDS. Johnson OB extra long htm. (510) 523-2586. shaft, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke 4hp. Needs work, have some parts. Certifi ed com- POINT SAN PABLO YACHT CLUB. SAILING MONTEREY: TRADE. for boat pression; $225. Evinrude 15hp in VGC; Monterey. $Negotiable. is seeking new members - initiation fee work and/or slip. $950. Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke 5hp in suspended! Open house and free BBQ Trade sailing with or w/o lessons. Creal- VGC. Fresh water cooling system; $495/ scheduled the 2nd Saturday of June, July ock 37 in Monterey for boat work and/or obo. (707) 459-5015. and August. We’re located at 700 W. Cut- slip fees. [email protected]. ting Boulevard, Point Richmond, next to DESALINATOR REVERSE OSMOSIS. KKMI. Drive or sail over any weekend and VALLARTA CATAMARAN CHARTER. Seafari Escape. Point Richmond. $5,000. tour our full galley, bar, slips, workshop 600 Modular, 600 GPD/25 GPH. Like new and other facilities. The club owns the Puerto Vallarta. Low season rates! Come sail with us on famous HumuHumu in condition. Only used for a few hours. property, and member costs are reason- perfect Banderas Bay conditions. Full day, This was purchased for $10,000 in 2007 able. Visit our website, www.pspyc.org Long Weekend or Costa Alegre Discovery from PCI (www.pci-intl.com) for use on or call Letty, our membership chair (916) Cruise. Vallarta has it all! www.catpv.com. East Brother Island (www.ebls.org) in 595-7287. (760) 681-7825 or (760) 975-5850 or info@ San Francisco Bay, but it turned out catpv.com. the water in San Francisco Bay has too SINGLE SKIPPERS AND CREW. of much suspended solids for the system. all abilities are invited to join the Single Has been used only a couple of days. Sailors Association. Membership includes 25-FT CHEOY LEE FOR CABIN CRUIS- This unit is made for the ocean. www. daysailing, raft-ups, invaluable onboard ER. South Beach - San Francisco. I would hrosystems.com/hro_web/hro_products/ training, social events. Meetings held like to trade my 1962 Cheoy Lee Frisco seafari_sem_specs.html. (510) 508-7510 2nd Thursday, Ballena Bay Yacht Club, Flyer (teak hull) for a cabin cruiser in the or [email protected]. www.bbyc.org. Social; 6:30 pm. Meet- 28- to 31-ft range. (415) 734-0929 or ing; 7:30 pm. Guests welcome. More at [email protected]. CRUISING SPINNAKER. San Carlos, CA. www.singlesailors.org. (510) 233-1064. $1,500. Lightly used cruising spinnaker: Luff 46, Leech 39, Foot 29.5, plus sock. GEAR Pay $1,500 and get free: spinnaker pole NON-PROFIT PLAN YOUR MEXICAN GETAWAY NOW. and two sheets. My sailmaker says it’s in ARIES DELUXE WINDVANE. great shape - good deal. (650) 598-0276 at the brand-new, gorgeous Cielo Y Mar Autohelm MARIN POWER & SAIL SQUADRON. or [email protected]. condos. Located in Punta Mita, 35 min- 5000-Barient SS-26’ Monitor wheel 50 years offering tuition-free safe boat- utes from Puerto Vallarta, available to adapter, Avon: motor brackets, pumps, ing classes, USCG approved. Classes rent from private owner. On the beach, 10 oars. Prosine inverter, paranchors, storm MONITOR WINDVANE. Alameda. and fi nal exam meet at 7-9 pm, at the feet from the water, they offer spectacular jibs, Walker knotlog, Lifesling, windlasses, $3,600. Complete Monitor windvane same location, the Cal Education Center, views of ocean and mountains, the big- bowroller, anchors, harnesses, SOSpend- system, to include the Monitor windvane 789 North Hamilton Parkway, Novato. gest infi nity pool in the area, an endless ers, boarding ladder, Weaver dinghy/mo- with mounting tubes. Monitor wheel Textbook $40. For registration, infor- beach, great surf breaks, great fi shing, tor system, cruiser’s books, BBQ’s, Avon adapter, one standard vane, one light mation and to fi nd out when the next tremendous views of whales, bird life Redcrest, bimini frames. (415) 497-3731 wind vane. Optional emergency rudder, America’s Boating Classes will be held, and the islands. While uncrowded and or [email protected]. Monitor manual with sailing and instal- please call: (415) 924-2712. tranquil, just a fi ve-minute walk to several lation instructions. Unit can be seen in waterfront restaurants. Choose from a CARBON FIBER RUDDER. from Andrews Alameda. Possible help with installation spacious, beautifully furnished one or 56 $3,800. 1.5oz asymmetric cruising spin on your boat. (510) 915-2550. PROPERTY SALE/RENT three-bedroom unit, or an amazing two- with sock from SC50; $750. Fortress story penthouse with lovely shade trellis FX23; $250. 7ft reaching strut; $250. on the top fl oor. To reserve, call: Dona 20gal poly water tank; $60. Martec folding MISCELLANEOUS de Mallorca (415) 599-5012. See details: prop 18x17x1.25 rh; $350. 3 blade prop www.puntamitabeachfrontcondos.com. 17x13x1.25rh; $75. (408) 891-9646. MARITIME DAY CELEBRATION. Galilee 300 Napa Street, Sausalito. VACATION BY THE BAY. Tiburon condo, SAILBOAT CHARTER - SEA OF CORTEZ. UNIVERSAL M25XPB 26HP DIESEL. Harbor 30th Anniversary. Saturday and 2 bdrms/1 bath. Close to sailing & other inboard. Seattle area. $5,000. Like new- Sunday, August 7-8. Flea market, food, 7D/7N (bareboat or skippered), mini 149 hours. Currently installed in my sail- Bayside recreation, SF, wine country, vacations, adventure sails. Experienced music, boat raffle. For info contact beaches, bike path, hiking. Commu- skipper/instructor. Discover the beauty boat in Winslow Wharf Marina (Bainbridge Galilee Harbor. www.galileeharbor.org. Island). Come see it run. Includes prop, nity pool, high-speed wi-fi, washer/ of La Paz and the Sea of Cortez. Explore (415) 332-8554. dryer. $595/week or $350 for 3 nights, + desert islands, swim with sea lions on shaft, panel, fuel fi lter, cooling system, throttle/shift control. $5,000 FIRM or trade deposit. Available fi rst week of Aug & Oct. a real cruising sailboat. See more at www.digsville.com/listing_photos.asp?id=34. www.charter-baja.com. charterbaja@ toward 30’+ 5th wheel/travel trailer. (360) 643-9113 or [email protected]. Contact Chris. (415) 383-8200 ext:103 or yahoo.com.mx. [email protected].

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June, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 171 ✄ CUT & HANG ART PROJECT NEEDS CHARTER. New York artist looking for a motor-sailor ✄ headed to Tahiti or thereabouts to help complete around the world art project. Two passengers and two ﬁ lm crew. For details. [email protected] or (845) 687-7585.

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AFFORDABLE LIVING IN TONGA. EXPERIENCED CIRCUMNAVIGATOR. “Safe-Haven, Retirement, 2nd Home”. - schooner - seeks select crew from Private island ocean-view lots US$3,850 Mediterranean to So. Africa. Legs: (1) each (not a typo)! Escape congested Cali- Turkey-Greece-Italy-Sardinia-Corsica (2) fornia and live your South Pacifi c island Corsica-France-Spain-Morocco-Gibraltar paradise dreams. Protected lagoon living (3) Gibraltar-Canaries-Brazil (4) Brazil- aboard, while building a ‘Cocomo Village’ Tristan da Cunha-So. Africa. Legs are 4-6 home. www.tongaislandproperties.com. weeks, Sept. 2010 to Feb. 2011. Must [email protected] or (619) participate fully and share expenses. Call 347-2294. Mike Johnson (505) 466-6326 or email Claire at [email protected]. FREE SLIP WITH PURCHASE. of Whidbey Island Home. Shelter Cove, Oak Harbor, WA. $329,000. 3 Bedroom JOB OPPORTUNITIES + 3 Bath stunning, low- maintenance, contemporary home overlooking Shelter JOBS ON SHORELINE LAKE! Now Cove Marina, near Oak Harbor. Free slip Hiring Sailing Instructors. Mountain View for 2 years included. Contact Kay at Shoreline Aquatic Center is hiring sailing [email protected]. instructors for summer youth camps and weekend classes. First Aid, CPR, and instructor certifications (US Sailing or BERTHS & SLIPS ASA) are required. More information go to: www.shorelinelake.com/about/jobs.htm. 50-FT PRIME SLIP PIER 39, SF. $46,000. Contact [email protected] or (650) F-Dock, Slip 11, east side. Protected from 965-7474. wind. Close to gangway, showers and marina offi ce. Covered parking across SAILING INSTRUCTORS WANTED. street with special rates for owners. Sausalito. Award winning sailing school, [email protected] or (559) Club Nautique, is seeking friendly instruc- 355-6572. tors with solid boating and people skills for part-time teaching, specifi cally in our PLEASE Sausalito location. We have the newest BERTH SUBLET 60’. Alameda / Fort- man’s. $350/month. Well secured marina fleet on the Bay and the most active on the Alameda estuary. 50-amp & 30- Coastal Program in the nation. Advance amp power. 60 feet dual fi ngered, beamy your skills, work with professional staff berth. Full services. Available for June and and have fun on the water. Includes boat July. Will consider partial/weekly rentals. use privileges and membership benefi ts. Close to supermarket, West Marine, res- Licensed captains call: (800) 343-7245 or taurants and yacht clubs. (510) 508-8235 email [email protected]. DO NOT or [email protected]. RETAIL SALES PERSONNEL. Alameda. RARE 45FT SLIP AT PIER 39 MARINA. Svendsen’s Marine is seeking highly San Franicsco. $25,000. 44 x 15 ft slip, qualified retail sales personnel for its E-5; close in, east side away from the chandlery in Alameda. Candidates must sea lions. Unique opportuniy, only a small have a strong working knowledge of ma- number of 45ft slips in the harbor; best rine systems and components, including price. Watch the Blue Angels, Opening sailboat hardware, plumbing, electrical DISTURB Day on the Bay; enjoy dining & attractions. parts, paints, solvents and coatings. Close to showers, laundry, marina offi ce, Preference will be given to candidates parking with special privileges. Security with extensive blue water sailing or boat- gates at each dock. Terms. (925) 634- ing experience. Strong computer skills 5249 or (408) 839-1530. are also necessary. Full and part-time positions are available. Full time posi- PRIME PIER 39 50FT SLIP. Pier 39, San tions include benefi ts. Svendsen’s Marine I'm Reading Francisco. $48,000. 50 x 18.5 ft Slip, G-6, is an equal opportunity employer. No at the breakwater, east side, away from phone inquiries please. Email resumes to: sea lions. Best slip in the harbor; unob- [email protected]. structed views of all 3 bridges, Alcatraz, Today's Angel Island & Sausalito. Front-row seat for the Blue Angels, Opening Day on BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES the Bay, dining & attractions. Close to showers, marina offi ce, covered parking SAILS, SAILS, SAILS!!! Grand Marina. with special privileges. (925) 634-5249 or $12,000. Major Hong Kong sailmakers, 'Lectronic Latitude (408) 839-1530. California office/territory. Well established, turn-key money maker. Ideal for semi-retired sailor/sailorette? Low PERSONALS overhead offi ce, with a killer view! Own- er retiring. Will train. Terms available. ADVENTUROUS... athletic, youthful 60 [email protected]. year old sailor, seeks female partner/travelling companion. I enjoy travel, sailing, Midday Breaks reading, tennis, scuba diving and varied intellectual discussion. My ideal woman ❧ ❧ is independent, trim and self-motivated M W F between 48 and 58. (415) 250-4301. Subscribe at: www.latitude38.com

Page 172 • Latitude 38 • June, 2010 FULL Vessel Electric SERVICE Mobile marine navigation installations MARINA and marine electrical work Friendly, helpful, fully bilingual staff • Class A, Class B AIS systems and digital TVs All new hardwood docks • Wireless Internet ® • Raymarine warranty dealer and certiﬁ ed installer Dinghy landing with potable water • NMEA-certiﬁ ed Marine Electronics Installer • Insured New protective piling & sheetpile breakwaters • And more! Milltech Marine AIS TEL: 01152 612 122 1646 Brian Theobald • (415) 424-2204 email: [email protected] www.marinadelapaz.com [email protected] Apdo. Postal 290, La Paz, 23000, Baja California Sur, Mexico

KATADYN SURVIVOR 35 WATERMAKER The Survivor is a must for all sea-going vessels and is the most widely used emergency desalinator. It is Keep ports open in the rain used by the U.S. and international forces. It is able to • Air out cabin and head produce 4.5 liters of drinkable water per hour. These • Maintain visibility are unused U.S. government surplus. • Install easily, without tools Reconditioned by Katadyn $950. • Enjoy life aboard more often Compare to factory new price: $1,995. CHECK OUT OUR NEW SIZES AND PRODUCTS! For more information or Made from clear UV-resistant Lexan with bronze tint. to place an order, please call one of our sales reps. www. .com Equipment Parts Sales In the U.S.: (800) 417-2279 Outside the U.S.: (717) 896-9110 (941) 448-9173 ADVERTISERS' INDEX

AB Marine ...... 54 Boat Yard at Grand Marina, Dimen Marine Financing ...... 143 Hansen Rigging ...... 134 List Marine Enterprises ...... 99 Almar Marinas...... 53 The ...... 13 Dockwise Yacht Transport ...... 159 Harbor Island West Marina ....154 Loch Lomond Marina ...... 112 American Battery ...... 140 Bottom Siders ...... 168 Downwind Marine...... 57 Harken ...... 22 Lowrie Yacht Harbor ...... 124 Bacon Sails & Marine Brion Toss Yacht Riggers ...... 65 Doyle Sails ...... 23 Helms Yacht & Ship Brokers/ Lunasea Lighting ...... 59 Supplies ...... 61 Brisbane Marina ...... 99 Easom Rigging ...... 98 West Coast Multihulls ...... 175 Makela Boatworks ...... 143 Bair Island Marina ...... 121 BVI Yacht Charters ...... 139 Ecovita ...... 170 Helmut’s Marine Service ...... 164 Marina Bay Yacht Harbor ...... 35 Baja Ha-Ha Sponsors .....113-115 CDI/Cruising Design ...... 55 Emery Cove Yacht Harbor ...... 61 Heritage Marine Insurance ...... 8 Marina de la Paz ...... 173 Ballena Bay Yacht Club ...... 160 City Yachts ...... 11 Emeryville Marina ...... 161 Hobie Cat ...... 65 Marina El Cid ...... 161 Ballenger Spars ...... 93 Clipper Yacht Harbor ...... 161 Equipment Parts Sales ...... 173 Hogin Sails ...... 26 Marina Puesta del Sol ...... 158 Bay Area Boat Works ...... 36 Club Nautique ...... 20 Essex Credit Corp...... 8 Hood Sails ...... 29 Marina Riviera Nayarit ...... 58 Bay Island Yachts ...... 12 Coast Marine ...... 140 Euro Marine Trading ...... 42 Hotel Coral & Marina ...... 156 Marina Village ...... 27 Bay Marine Boatworks ...... 31 Coldwell Banker Brokers of Farallone Yacht Sales ...... 7 Hotwire Enterprises...... 143 Marine Lube ...... 161 Bay Marine Diesel ...... 168 the Valley ...... 166 Farallones Marine Sanctuary Hydrovane ...... 63 Marine Outboard Company .....24 Bayside Canvas ...... 67 Conch Charters ...... 138 Association ...... 33 Jessie et Laurent ...... 67 Bellhaven Yacht Sales & Corinthian Yacht Club ...... 57 Flying Cloud Yachts ...... 176 Kissinger Canvas ...... 107 Charters ...... 141 Cover Craft ...... 73 Fortman Marina ...... 38 KKMI - Brokerage...... 177 Berkeley Marina ...... 51 Coyote Point Marina...... 37 Garhauer Marine ...... 41 KKMI - Full Service Boatyard . . 180 Berkeley Marine Center ...... 21 Cruising Yachts ...... 9 GC Marine & Rigging...... 132 Landing School, The ...... 69 Beta Marine Engines ...... 71 CYOA Yacht Charters ...... 138 Gentry’s Kona Marina ...... 164 Larry R. Mayne Yacht & Ship Blue Pelican ...... 170 Defender Industries ...... 70 Gianola Canvas Products ...... 125 Broker ...... 19 Blue Water Yacht Insurance ...... 46 Dept. of Boating & Gill ...... 40 Lee Sails ...... 166 Bluewater Network ...... 175 Waterways ...... 45 Golden State Diesel Leukemia Cup ...... 133 Boat US Towing ...... 103 DeWitt Studio ...... 142 Marine ...... 175 Lewmar Marine ...... 50 Boat US Insurance ...... 125 Diesel Fuel Filtering ...... 160 Grand Marina ...... 2 Lifeline Batteries ...... 102

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Morris 34 James Allen, Mabrouka, 2004. This cruiser is loaded with options, making this the perfect boat for the couple looking to do some coastal cruising or embark on greater adventures. Her current owner has maintained her in like-new condition. Brokerage Director Her replacement cost today would be over $600,000 so she is priced to sell quickly. Asking $380,000.

MORRIS LISTINGS 36’ Morris Justine, 1986 ...... $239,000 45’ Alden Sloop, 1993 ...... $375,000 46’ Morris, 2002 ...... $750,000 36’ Morris Justine, 1985 ...... $220,000 43’ Hinckley, 1980 ...... $250,000 46’ Morris, 1998 ...... $685,000 34’ Morris, 2004 ...... $380,000 42’ Able, 1990 ...... $275,000 M42 Weekender ...... 4 starting at $645,000 32’ Morris Flybridge, 1998 ...... $205,000 42’ Alden Caravelle, 1966 ...... $175,000 38’ Morris, 1998 ...... $390,000 30’ Morris Leigh, 1981 ...... $64,000 40’ Hutting Lapine, 1994...... $350,000 38’ Morris, 1994 ...... $299,000 28’ Morris Linda, 1987 ...... $110,000 33’ True North (Power), 2005 ....$219,000 M36 Daysailer, 2006 ...... $495,000 26’ Morris Frances ...... 3 starting at $49,000 32’ J Boats 32, 1998 ...... $159,000 M36 Daysailer, 2005 ...... $329,000 31’ Toﬁ nou 9.5, 2007 ...... $220,000 36’ Morris Justine, 1995 ...... $278,000 OTHER LISTINGS 30’ Cape Dory 30-B, 1986 ...... $55,500 36’ Morris Justine, 1989 ...... $229,000 51’ Hinckley, 1986 ...... $475,000 28’ Ralph Stanley, 1982 ...... $150,000 MORRIS YACHTS BROKERAGE Bass Harbor, Maine 207-244-5509 www.morrisyachts.com [email protected]

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SEAWIND 1160 Call us about charter test sail.

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PARTS YANMAR • UNIVERSAL • WESTERBEKE PERKINS • ISUZU • PATHFINDER • ATOMIC 4 PDQ 32 ALTAIR PROUT 33CS CATAMARAN SERVICE Large cruising space in a compact New diesel. DIESEL ENGINES size. Two boats from 139,000. $69,000.

Barbara Campbell GEMINI 105M Loaded with all 351 EMBARCADERO of the extras. OAKLAND, CA 94606 (510) 465-1093 Ultra clean. Ready to be enjoyed. $129,000.

36’ SEAWIND 1000XL, 2001 Two brokerage Seawinds on the West Coast! Well rigged, excellent comfort and performance. 10 Amps, 12 Volts @ 15kts Two from $179,000. Kit includes D400, regulator, diversion load and brake switch. More Watts Per Dollar www.semarine.com and Quiet Too! 800 487 0610

CORSAIR SPRINT 750 31’ CORSAIR, 2003 1,000 Used Sails 2 starting at $49,500. $119,000. Listed at Corsair F-27s from $39,900. Also new Dash 750 $59,000. minneysyachtsurplus.com NEW LISTING We Buy Good Used Sails and Marine Equipment YACHT SALES INC. MINNEY’S YACHT SURPLUS Dealer for Seawind Catamarans 1500 Newport Bl., Costa Mesa, CA and Corsair Trimarans 949-548-4192 • [email protected] www.helmsyacht.com CORSAIR 28CC, 2005 $89,900. “We keep boating affordable!” (510) 865-2511

June, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 175 Sail · BROKERS · Power 6400 Marina Drive www.yachtworld.com/fcyachts Phone (562) 594-9716 Long Beach, CA 90803 ﬂ [email protected] Fax (562) 594-0710

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SISTERSHIP 31' & 36' MARINERS Inquire 47' GILS CATAMARAN, '02 $395,000 36' PEARSON, '85 $49,500 44' HARDIN KETCH Nice/Offers

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SISTERSHIP SISTERSHIP 36' HUNTER, '05 $124,900 $119,500 36' ISLANDER, '78 $42,500 37' RANGER SLOOP, '78 $27,500 38' HANS CHRISTIAN, '86 $149,500

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IRWIN 42, '77 $69,500 38' CATALINA 380 SLOOP, '98 $115,000 GEMINI 105Mc, 3 from $110,000 42' CATALINA, '93 $118,000 APPROX. 100 LISTINGS ON OUR WEB SITE: www.flyingcloudyachts.com

2001 Andrews Transpac 52 V5 (Victoria 5) Transpac? Mexico? Go racing at speed on V5! • Exceptional condition; new canting keel & rudder • Fresh North Sails Wardrobe • Impressive Recent Race Record • Proven rugged, lightweight composite construction • Lying New Zealand – Ready to race tomorrow! Flexible Purchase Options Available including: • Racing/training in New Zealand • Shipping worldwide ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED! Contact Owners Agent Brian Kent today at [email protected] or (647) 575-0512

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Page 176 • Latitude 38 • June, 2010 LIST WITH US! Ask us about our Maritime Protection Program to ﬁ nd out (510) 236-6633 • fax: (510) 231-2355 what a warranty can [email protected] • www. kkmi.com do for the sale of your yacht! 530 W. Cutting Blvd., Pt. Richmond, CA 94804

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Hinckley Bermuda 40 MkII Yawl CB (1968) Nelson Marek Custom Little Harbor 51 (1996) Bill Tripp design B-40 is highly regarded for A 92-ft aluminum world cruiser. Very comfortable Ted Hood designed pilot- her classic beauty, superb workmanship and Recently repowered. Immaculate house with full stand-up headroom and 360° many quality details. New sails, dodger, intel- throughout and in perfect condition. visibility. Set up for shorthanded sailing and ligently updated. Excellent condition. $1,500,000 superbly maintained by an experienced owner. Asking $160,000 Asking $619,000

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Swan 45 (2003) Swan 40 (1996) Baltic 42 DP (1984) Since 1973, Baltic Yachts Race or cruise. Rancho Deluxe won her class Frers design, exceptionally well main- of Finland have been building ﬁ ne pedigree in the TransPac and was second twice in the tained, 2-cabin performance cruiser. yachts with the philosophy that a comfortable, Big Boat Series. This boat has all the gear to Awlgrip Flag Blue hull, comprehensive sail safe, long distance cruising boat should have go cruising and is in perfect condition. inventory, and full in-slip cover. very good sailing and performance charac- $625,000 Asking $299,000 teristics. Doug Peterson design, superbly maintained, hull #29 of 30. Asking $165,000

DeVries 86’ Motor Vessel (1949/1999) Jarvis Newman 36 (1978) Santa Cruz 52 (1993) ‘Elegant’, ‘Exceptional’, ‘Exquisite’ are just Classic ﬂ ybridge ‘lobster boat’ of Maine Beautiful, fast cruiser, set up for short- a few words that easily characterize this build quality. Single engine (160 hours), handed sailing. Maintained to very high vessel. MV Far Niente clearly deﬁ nes the queen V-berth with enclosed head. Excellent standards, the hull has been repainted in term ‘Classic Motor Yacht’. condition, well maintained and lightly used. stunning red with new bottom paint. Asking $1,950,000 Asking $129,000 Asking $490,000

June, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 177 Marotta Yachts of Sausalito Brokers of Fine Sail and Motor Yachts 415-331-6200 • [email protected] • www.marottayachts.com

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58' HATTERAS MOTORYACHT, 1973 Once the ﬂ agship of 41' SCEPTRE RAISED CABINTOP CUTTER, 1985 40' BENETEAU FIRST 40.7, 2003 The First 40.7 combines the Hatteras ﬂ eet, the 58 is a Jack Hargrave-designed classic with Professionally maintained local boat shows VERY nicely inside and the excitement of a sleek racer with all the comforts of a luxurious lines as attractive today as 30 years ago. Three staterooms, galley out. Leisure Furl in-boom system w/Hood main, Harken roller cruiser. This one is a well-equipped beauty that shows new inside down, enclosed aft deck, extensively updated. $198,000/offers furler and 105% Hood jib, updated electronics, more. $195,000 and out. She's the deep version (preferable for the Bay). $179,000

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43' HANS CHRISTIAN, 1978 38' HANS CHRISTIANs, 1984 & 1979 37' HUNTER 376, 1999 Classic offered for sale by original owner. New teak decks (this Two Hans Christians. Both in nice shape with the '84 in particular Very spacious, light and airy, this vessel shows as new; must see was a $40,000 job alone!), Awlgripped hull, updated interior, extensively updated. Motivated owners encouraging offers; full to appreciate. Out-of-country owners motivated; offers encour- optional larger diesel and Telstar performance keel. $169,000 specs and many photos online. $124,000 & $94,000 respectively. aged. Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip can be arranged. $97,000

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32' CATALINA 320, 1998 Very clean (down below shows as 30' CAPE DORY PH M/S, 1988 Only one currently on the 41' MORGAN OUT ISLAND, 1979 new) and well ﬁ t out (charplotter, AP, heat/AC, dodger, bimini, market anywhere in the country, this particular example shows Center cockpit ketch. Never cruised and fresh water kept, etc.) deep draft model that's competitively priced and lying in a very nicely inside and out. Note full canvas, bronze portholes, she shows much newer than actual age. Note all new stainless transferable Sausalito slip – a nice turn key package! $79,000 interior shows practically as new, very clean. More. $69,000 steel ports. $64,000

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44' BREWER KETCH, 1985 Tried and true design is incorpo- 38' MORGAN, 1981 Morgans are well known for quality 36' CATALINA, 1985 With almost 2,000 hulls launched, rated in this bulletproof center cockpit cruising ketch built in the construction and seaworthiness; high D/L ratio of 265 and long ﬁ n this is one of the most popular 36-ft sailboats ever built. Diesel, Philippines. Lightly equipped but in good shape overall and VERY keel provide a comfortable ride in the Bay's boisterous conditions. dodger, roller furler, new main and rigging and a bristol interior, competitively priced. (Originally on market at $90k.) $59,000 Very clean in and out, with recent, dark blue Awlgrip. $55,900 she shows well. Transferable Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip. $49,900

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30' NONSUCH ULTRA, 1987 40' CHALLENGER KETCH, 1973 31' HUNTER 310, 1999 Vessel in GREAT shape inside and out Professionally maintained, the interior is ﬂ awless and the Recently Awlgripped in beautiful Flag Blue, incredibly with $15k+ spent on upgrades, including new mainsail w/Dutchman exterior comes close. Note the transferable Sausalito spacious below with 6'5" headroom. ﬂ aking and Harken Battcars, Raymarine 4000 AP, Garmin 492 Yacht Harbor slip with great view. $49,700 $52,500 GPS/chartplotter, more! Owner motivated, make offers. $39,500

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YACHTS FOR MORE SEE OUR 1150 Brickyard Cove Rd., B9, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801 • FAX (510) 232-7202 norpacyachts.com (510) 232-7200 NORSEMAN 447 Cutter design by Perry. 44'7" email: [email protected] WEBSITE + center cockpit, dsl, watermaker, genset, solar, radar, wheel, aft S/R w/double, 2 heads, AP, furling, self-tending, dodger, bimini & MORE! Asking $229,950 REDUCED! PERFORMANCE

133' CAR FERRY Conversion: Office/Studio. 40' X-YACHTS X-119 SLOOP. Famous CALYPSEAUX is a beautiful 39' BENETEAU 393 Slp. 41' CT-41. Exquisite example of this revered Gar- Ultra spacious. Fully operational. Set up for very Danish builder, racer-cruiser one design by Neils Light use; presents as near-new. Dsl, dodger, 2 private strms, den design w/many custom features. Fiberglass, big comfortable living and working. Ice Class, built Jeppesen. Loaded with gear, radar, new Volvo 2 heads w/showers, furling, self-tailers, new genny, main, dsl, teak deck, cabin heat & fi replace, tiled shower & in Norway. Fine condition. Absolutely unique and Penta diesel in 2000 and MORE! Proven ocean win- Pryde 95 & 150 jibs, wheel/pedestal, pulpits, inverter, full head, gorgeous interior, alum. spars, full galley, refrig- VERY cool. Rare opportunity. $375,000 ner in Melbourne-Osaka Race. Asking $109,000 galley mid-ship, conv't settee/ship's table, ++. $158,950 eration & much MORE! 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