Latitude 38 VOLUME 397 July 2010 WE GO WHERE THE WIND BLOWS JULY 2010 VOLUME 397 Happy Independence Day! Boaters in general have a very independent streak. We like to be self-sufficient and ready to go at a moment’s notice. Join Grand Marina in celebration of the true meaning of this historically important holiday. • Prime deep water concrete slips in DIRECTORY of a variety of sizes GRAND MARINA • Great Estuary location at the heart TENANTS of the beautiful Alameda Island Bay Island Yachts ......................... 12 • Complete bathroom and shower Blue Pelican Marine ................... 168 facility, heated and tiled The Boat Yard at Grand Marina ... 13 • FREE pump out station open 24/7 Lee Sails ..................................... 164 • Full Service Marine Center and Marine Lube ............................... 168 haul out facility Pacifi c Crest Canvas ..................... 55 • Free parking Pacifi c Yacht Imports ..................... 6 510-865-1200 • Free WiFi on site! Rooster Sails .............................. 109 Leasing Offi ce Open Daily 2099 Grand Street, Alameda, CA 94501 And much more… UK-Halsey Sailmakers ................. 58 www.grandmarina.com Page 2 • Latitude 38 • July, 2010 In with the Old, In with the New Tim Murison has every right to brag! His beautiful Island Clipper, Bolero, built in 1946, won this year’s Ensenada Race. His 64-year-old boat sailed the 63rd anniver- PHOTO: BILL RUPERT sary of that race with a crew whose age aver- aged 62. Only Bolero’s suit of Pineapple Sails was brand new. Tim opted to leave Bolero in Southern Cali- fornia on his return from Mexico and raced San Diego’s Yesteryear Regatta, winning 1st in class and 1st overall among a large fleet of equally classic old boats. Tim understands the importance of connect- ing with his sailmaker, whether for a tradi- tional old boat like his Island Clipper or this year's model, a sailmaker who pays atten- tion to both his boat and his kind of sailing, providing only quality sails, superior perfor- mance and unwavering service. Tim under- stands the difference between a sale maker and a real sailmaker. Pineapple Sails is Tim Murison's sailmaker. Bolero* YOUR DEALER FOR: Musto foul weather gear, Dubarry footwear and Headfoil 2 Sails in need of repair may be dropped off at: West Marine in Oakland, Alameda, or Richmond; or Svendsen’s in Alameda. *Powered by Pineapples Phone (510) 522-2200 Fax (510) 522-7700 www.pineapplesails.com 2526 Blanding Ave., Alameda, California 94501 July, 2010 • Latitude 38 • Page 3 CONTENTS BOAT subscriptions 6 calendar 10 letters 20 LOANS loose lips 70 from sightings 72 Trident Funding master mariners 86 tahiti rendezvous 92 dear abby 100 "a fresh approach delta ditch run 104 from people boatyard tour 110 you can trust" pac cup preview 116 lee helm: squalls 101 120 In Northern California call the racing sheet 124 JOAN BURLEIGH world of chartering 134 (800) 690-7770 changes in latitudes 142 classy classifi ed 160 In Southern California call advertisers' index 173 JEFF LONG brokerage 175 MARGE BROOKSHIRE Cover: The conditions couldn't have been more perfect for this year's Master Mariners Regatta, with just about every boat fl ying everything they had. 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