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1 The Mariner - Issue 159 2016

Issue #159

May 2016

Mar i n e rA P u b l i c a t i o n F o r W h e r e L a n d E n d s

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A M a g a z i n e F o r T h e M a r i n a d e l R e y B o a t i n g C o m m u n i t y

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Okay, so I’m going to dish an

undeniably excellent idea—it

might be a little inside baseball,

but maybe not. Here’s the deal:

There’s two particular eventsthat happen around here

every year that I feel could

really benet (in a big way)

by joining forces. I believe

the One More Time Regatta,

a race consisting of old wooden

sailboats could and should be

one of California’s premier

races/gatherings. Currently, it’s

a quaint little local event that’s

sort of hit or miss, but if this was

marketed and run differently, it

could be an event that could bevery exciting on a much grander

scale. Imagine a beautiful

Southern California day where

40-50 gorgeous pristine wooden

sailboats from all over the state

descend on Marina del Rey

and turn the place into a living

museum with an awesome race

to boot. Seeing these incredibly

crafted graceful works of art

under full sail or even just

standing still is a sight to behold

and respect. It’s impressive and

it’s something the wider publiccan appreciate.

Famed America’s Cup legend

Dennis Conner has already done

the race sailing a gorgeous 47’

woody named Splendor, but I

say, make him the gurehead.

If it was a premier statewide

happening I think he’d be happy

to be around a scene like that.

With Conner onboard (or not),

an aesthetically pleasing event

like this would be extremely TVfriendly and has all the elements

for media people to write stories

easily. And stories that write

themselves and look good are

what the media wants—it’s

a slam dunk.

I’m not done. Combine this

with Old Fashioned Day in the

Park, another annual event, that

typically has a bunch of classic

wooden powerboats and antique

cars and we have ourselves

a mind-blowing day packedwith historical beauty that is

alive and breathing. Seeing these

handmade crafts in their element

is simply fascinating for young

and old.

On land, reach out to the many

classic car organizations and ll

the park with that element. It’ll

be a blast! Everywhere you look

—super cool historic stuff.

Who’s listening? You want anamazing day that’s relatively

inexpensive to run that people

will look forward to year in and

year out? Here it is. Make it

happen...you’re welcome.

The Mariner is

Editor/Publisher

Pat Reynolds

Columnists

Richard Schaefer

Dave Kirby

For advertising rates and

Information contact

310-397-1887

email

[email protected]

Mailing address

P.O. Box 9403

Marina del Rey, CA 90295

The Mariner appears on the lastFriday of every month.

This issue

April 29 - May 27

Important

Numbersat a glance:

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Sheriff:

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FROM THE EDITOR

WHAT’S INSIDE

G IV ING AWAY GREAT IDEAS

Thanks for

picking it up!

Cover photo: On the Trap

by Pat Reynolds Photo by Pat Reynolds

Coming Events 4

O the Wire 6

Tough Passage 8MdR to Guadeloupe Island Short Handed

A Community Gathers 10Boaters Line Up to Weigh In on Issues at Small Craft Harbor Meeting

Protection From the Sun 12 A Local Skin Care Company Weighs in on Smart Skin Protection

According to DaveMonthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby 17

Back to Basics 18Sailing Fundamentals by Richard Schaefer

Top 5 Sailing Documentaries 20Stuck on the Couch? Check These Out

Racing - Cal Race Week Alert 22

Tip of the Month - What to Wear 24

Classied Section 25


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May 1

Weekend Concerts at Fisherman’s

Village - Shades (R&B)Starting at 2:00 p.m., live, outdoor concerts

in the plaza of Fisherman’s Village. Enjoy the

waterfront setting amidst a smattering of jazz,

blues, Latin & more. Concerts are free & open

to the public. Concert schedule rotates weekly.

Waterside at the end of Fiji Way in Marina del

Rey.

May 5

“Beach Eats” Food Trucks

at Mother’s Beach

Starting at 5:00 p.m. Marina Beach (Mother’s

Beach) is transformed into a waterfront food

haven every Thursday evening with “Beach

Eats” where popular food trucks gather to offer

the hottest bites in town. Enjoy a variety of

avors in a beachside setting from 5:00 - 9:00

p.m.

May 7

Marina del Rey Farmers Market

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. enjoy fresh produce &

artisan favorites at the Marina del Rey Farmers’

Market. Locally grown, organic fruits &

veggies, pre-packaged meals, delicious desserts

& hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts.

Located at the corner of Via Marina & Panway

Way (parking lot 11, adjacent to the Cheesecake

Factory). Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

310-305-9545

May 7

23rd Annual Catalina Island

Rugby Festival

Old Boys/Master Rugby Festival – 40 years of

age plus. A fundraiser for the Cancer Support

Community of Redondo Beach. Catalina Island

Rugby Festival. 310-798-5445, tomhendrix5@

aol.com, www.catalinarugby.org

May 7


Village - Blue Breeze - (R&B)

See May 1 notice for details.

May 8


Village - Susie Hansen Latin Band


May 13

Mother Son Magical Ball

11th Annual Mother and Son “Magical” Ball

supporting Autism Speaks - Autism Awareness

to be held Friday May 13th 7-9 PM at Santa

Monica Windjammers Yacht Club 13589

Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

$20 Donation requested includes Mother and

Son. Alphonso the Magician from The MagicCastle & 100.30 D.J. Dense (LA CLIPPERS

DJ) Ample FREE parking. Cupcakes, Dancing

and Fun. Celebrity Redcarpet at 6:00 PM.

May 14

Avalon Ball on Catalina Island

The 14th Annual Avalon Ball is a lovely trip

back in time to the golden age of Hollywood

parties on Catalina Island. Featuring the Dean

Mora Dance Orchestra. Art Deco Society of Los

Angeles. 310- 659-3326

www.adsla.org, [email protected]

May 14

Weekend Concerts at Fisherman’sVillage - Bob DeSena - salsa


May 18

ET Comes to Marina del Rey

The External Tank of the Endeavour Space

Shuttle is making its way to Marina del Rey!

The tank is traveling from Louisiana to its nal

stop at the California Science Center and will

travel on-water through the Panama Canal to

San Diego, making its entry to Los Angeles in

Marina del Rey! It’s scheduled to arrive at 12:00

p.m. Wednesday, May 18 and will be on display

at Fisherman’s Village until Friday, May 20.

May 20

Party in the Park

Beginning at 5:00 p.m. the Department of

Beaches and Harbors is throwing a “Party in

the Park” to celebrate the arrival of the External

Tank of the Endeavour Space Shuttle! Enjoy DJ,

food trucks, space-themed carnival games and

activities, science exhibits, and more! The party

will be held in Burton Chace Park from 5 - 9

pm. More info 310-305-9545

May 21

29th Annual Silent Film Beneft

at Catalina

Experience the unique opportunity to view

two of the funniest silent lms ever produced:

“One Week” starring Buster Keaton and “The

Kid Brother” starring Harold Lloyd. The highly

acclaimed Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra

will provide live musical accompaniment in the

historic Avalon Casino Theater. Period dress

is encouraged. 1pm-3:30pm. Catalina Island

Museum. 310-510-2414,www.catalinamuseum.

org

May 22


Village - 2 Azzl (R&B)See May 1 notice for details.

May 26

CYC Boating Luncheon

Special Speaker Magazine

Publisher Bob Bitchin

“The only difference between an ordeal and

an adventure, is attitude.” Join the Founder o

Latitudes and Attitudes and Cruising Outpos

Magazine as the sailing personality share

insights about all things cruising. Don’t miss

this exceptional program to ask questions and

gain rsthand information from this fascinating

nautical guru and storyteller. Come early toget a good seat! Happy Half Hour – Noon

Buffet luncheon - 12:20 p.m. • Presentation

12:40 p.m. $20.00 includes Luncheon, tax

service and parking. Open to all who enjoy

yachting and adventure, as a public service o

CYC. Reservations appreciated: reservations@

calyachtclub.net. California Yacht Club - 4469

Admiralty Way – Marina del Rey, CA 90292 –

310.823.4567

May 29


Village - 2 Azzl (R&B)

Check out Chazzy Green the fnky sax man as he

lights up the scene at Fisherman’s Village from

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Waterside at the end of Fij

Way in Marina del Rey.

June 4

LA’s MarinaFest 2016

Celebrate Marina del Rey AKA the “jewel of

Los Angeles” with live music, water activities

a tall ship, wine & beer garden, in-water

boatshow, community exhibitors, vendors o

all sorts, and fun activities for both adults and

kids! Burton Chace Park: 13650 Mindanao Way

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Saturday, June 4: 11am - 6pm

Sunday, June 5: 10am - 5pm

Ongoing

Tropical Rock

Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The

Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo

performs island music and pop/rock on guitar

ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one

of the ‘Top 3 Bands on the Westside’ by The

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Argonaut two years in a row. They are a “boater

friendly band” and will take all your Jimmy

Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.

4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey

Santa Monica

Windjammers Yacht Club

We invite members, guests, and prospective

members to join us for cocktails, food, live

music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons

from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). Noreservations needed. This is a great way to end

your day on the water, or just to wind down

from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock

bands are here for entertainment. We are located

at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA

90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website

at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership

details, racing, events, directions, and more.

Women’s Sailing Association of

Santa Monica Bay

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589

Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,

held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and

a light dinner is served. Each meeting features

a guest speaker discussing their adventures

and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all

skill levels to join. Its programs, include day

sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including

destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and

the northern Channel Islands, For membership

information contact email membership@

wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.

Marina Sunday Sailing Club

Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers

and crew in a friendly social environment for

daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises

to Catalina and other destinations. We meet

onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon the

patio at Burton Chace park under the Club

banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold

a brief business meeting and then head out for

an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which

we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks

and more socializing. Visitors are welcome

and a one day guest membership of only $10

entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if

space is available. No prior sailing experienceis necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000

or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org

Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay

Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our

monthly meetings at the Santa Monica

Windjammers Yacht Club. The meetings have

been changed to the 4th Tuesday of each month.

We would like to welcome Catalina owners

to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to

Catalina, races and other events throughout he

year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and

then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event

after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of

Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at

[email protected]

Single Mariners of Marina del Rey

Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners

of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner

and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet

and greet social hour followed by dinner and a

meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new

people that have an interest in sailing or want

to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a

FUN social club built around weekend sailing

on the bay. We match skippers with crew for

a fun day of sailing. We meet on the rst and

third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail

the following weekend weather and skippers

permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacic

Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to

attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,

Marina Del Rey. For additional information

contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan

Rock at [email protected], (310) 721-2825

or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.

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email [email protected]

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O F F T H E W I R E

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ENSENADA, Mexico., April 22, 2016 – Orion, the

MOD70 based in the San Francisco Bay area and owned

by Tom Siebel broke the fastest elapsed time record in theNewport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. Orion

crossed the nish line with an incredible time of 5:17:26.

This demolishes the old record of 6:46:40, set by the late

Steve Fossett on the yacht Stars and Stripes in 1998 by

more than 1 hour and 29 minutes. Earlier in the day,

Orion crossed the start line ahead of its two classmates.

Apparently, it never looked back. Winds at the start were

a modest 8 to 9 knots. But all classes caught steady gusts

and were horizon bound by 12:30 p.m.

The following day Aszhou, a 63-foot Australian-

built Reichel Pugh on its rst Newport to Ensenada

International Yacht Race set an amazing new monohullrecord of 9:35:34. Like Orion in the multihull class,

Aszhou destroyed the previous record by just over 1 hour and 28 minutes.

With a PHRF rating of -143 however, the time will not be enough to win

its class. That honor went to Medicine Man that was remarkably one of

four boats in the Maxi class (including Pyewacket and Zephyrus) to best

the old record.

“It was a good race with good competitors, well organized; winds were

good and we had a good time,” said Aszhou’s owner

Steve Meheen. He sails from both San Diego and Waikik

Yacht Clubs under the MisFits Sailing banner. Earlierthis year, the 12-man crew sailed in the Puerto Vallarta

Race and the Rum Runner race, winning their class in

both. “It was also great to see so many boats on the water

at the start. Although we expected wind earlier, we were

happy to get that we got.” said Meheen. He and the crew

thought the record might be possible, but no one wanted

to talk about it as not to jinx their chances.

Orion Skipper Charlie Ogletree reported seeing a whale

cross his bow and lots of sea life along their speedy trip

Friday. They too were expecting more wind at the start

“It was light in the beginning, so it did not look good for

a record-setting run,” Ogletree said. “But the winds keptbuilding to perfect conditions; we couldn’t have asked

for any better.” Onboard, the crew of seven saw an average wind speed

of 19 knots, maxing at 24. They hit a top speed of 37 knots yet averaged

25.6.

Through much of Orion’s record-breaking race Ogletree said they had a

great side-by-side battle with Mighty Merloe, but at one point veered a

little farther offshore and found better wind.

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O F F T H E W I R E

Swap Meet Spots Available Four Fire Extinguisher Myths Debunked

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Marina del Rey!

It’s spring! And that means it’s the time of year

to go through the boat and do some inventory.

Pull out all that stuff and decide if it goes in

the keeper pile, the chuck-it pile or the sell it

pile. The sell it pile? What’s that? That is the

pile that you can drag down and put in a booth

at the Pacic Mariner’s Yacht Club Annual

Swap Meet.

The PMYC swap meet is a timeless informal

Marina del Rey tradition that often yields just

what you were hoping for or just what you

didn’t know that you wanted! Many a happy

boater has been seen walking up Panay Way

with some weird boat part that only he sees the

beauty in.

The event isn’t until June 11, but now is the time

to book a booth space. Get ‘em while they last.

$30 buys an 8 x 18 space. Get all that stuff out

of your hair, make a couple of bucks and make a

fellow boater happy!

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ANNAPOLIS, MD - Every spring, the BoatUS

Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water

receives questions from boaters about reextinguishers. To help set the record straight

here are four re extinguisher myths debunked:

Myth #1: Tapping or striking the extinguisher

keeps the contents “fresh”.

Reality: Leave the mallet at

home. Unlike days of old, today’s

modern re extinguishers don’t

use chemicals that cake, get hard,

or need to be broken up. Whacking

it with a mallet or hammer could

compromise the extinguisher’s

ability to put out a re.

Myth #2: All extinguishers must be mounted

with a bracket.

Reality: Mounting a re extinguisher on

a bracket keeps the unit in a handy place and

may protect it from being banged around the

boat, but it is not a legal requirement. You do,

however, need to ensure the extinguisher is

readily accessible, so leaving it at the bottom of

locker or compartment is a big no-no.

Myth #3: Fire extinguishers get old and go“bad” every year.

Reality: Unlike ares, re extinguishers have

no expiration date. To meet U.S. Coast Guard

carriage requirements however, the extinguisher

must be Coast Guard approved

and in “good and serviceable”

condition.

Myth #4: The law says you only

need to carry one extinguisher.

Reality: U.S. Coast Guard

minimum equipment requirement

dictate that larger vessels requiremore than one re extinguisher

While a full list of all minimum safety gear

requirements for all boat sizes can be found at

BoatUS.org/equipment, don’t let that stop you

from adding additional extinguishers. Having

back-ups may help save your boat and won’

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n eclectic band of short-handers wishing to test their mettle by sailing deep into Mexican waters come together bi-annually for this 600-nm

event hosted by the Pacic Singlehanded Sailing Association. The race is downwind from Marina del Rey to Guadalupe Island (GI) then

returns bashing 300 miles upwind into the prevailing Nor-westerly’s. GI is infamous for it’s abundant sport sh, gnarly weather, and home

of the Great White Shark.

Winners have ranged over the years from a tiny Ranger 23 up to a Spencer 62, which holds the best elapsed time of 3 days 16 hours and 4 minutes in

2010 (hey Chris, return the trophy bud).

This year’s participation was thin, but spirit high. We had singlehanders on an Express 27 (No name) and a Pacic Seacraft 31 (Pavlova). Double

handers included a Seawind 1000 catamaran ( Island Time) an IOR vintage Contessa 33 ( Rubicon III ) and a Sun Fast 37 (Cantu).

The pre-race projection by the PSSA brain trust was that the veteran team on Rubicon would lead the light wind procession out of Santa Monica Bay

and the additional 6’ of waterline on Cantu would propel them to an easy victory once in the prevailing offshore breeze. No one wanted to predict how

the catamaran would perform, which held the speed potential for a line honors victory. Here’s how it went...

Friday 3/18/2016

On the start-line Rubicon aggressively protected her weather quarter from a barging Cantu and so began the 600-mile match race. The fetch out of Santa

Monica Bay was fast as was the passage to the west end of Catalina. Cantu led this leg with a mile clear advantage. She had not reached escape velocity

however and felt the clutches of the west end hole and slipped behind Rubicon as the eet headed out into the open waters of the Pacic.

Saturday 3/19/2016

At the 0600 hour check-in Rubicon lead by a few miles as the wind continued to clock to the nor-west. We also learned that the Express 27 was returning

to the barn with a self steering issue. At rst light Rubicon hoisted the asymmetrical spinnaker on the removable carbon ber C Sprit® bowsprit. The

boat just came to life and covered the next 250-miles in record time. Co-Skipper Chris Laubach said “Flying the spinnaker from the C Sprit made the

helming a joy with nger tip control. Much more fun than poling out the spinnaker and ghting roundups with each passing swell.” [ed note;shameless

plug for C Sprit]

Sunday 3/20/16

Rubicon held off a lead challenge by the Catamaran Island Time and kept ahead of the larger Cantu for the entire run down to GI in 15-20 knots of wind

Cantu came into sight as we approached the island and a gybing duel ensued. Cantu took the lead then suffered a nasty spinnaker wrap as Rubicon

squeezed through on the inside to round the southern islet rst.

Skipper Jamie Cantu bellowed a friendly offer for dinner and a cold beer as it grew dark and both boats wallowed in the island wind-shadow. Cantu

cleared the shadow a couple of hours ahead. When Rubicon nally caught the breeze they set off congured with a small working jib, two reefs and

Tough Passage

Short Handed Sailing from MdR to Guadaloupe Island

By Rod Percival

A


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wind vane. The C Sprit was unclipped and stowed below to eliminate windage. The slow climb back uphill to the nish off the east end of Catalina

began with an advantage to Cantu and in the building breeze it appeared she would have her way.

Monday 3/21/16

Next morning the crew on Rubicon was cheered by the news that overnight they had climbed back level with Cantu. We tucked in our third reef and

hunkered down during the next 24-hours as it blew... then it blew and blew some more as the half gale raged. The Rubicon crew remained cabin bound

drinking coffee and reading Kindles as neither the sails or windvane required adjustment. The Contessa powered along on an even keel as she surged

back towards U.S. waters.

Meanwhile self steerage issues forced the multihull Island Time into Ensenada soon after clearing GI, and singlehander Pavlova heaved-to for some

respite from the raging weather.

Tuesday 3/22/16

The coup de grâce of the GI race is that it nishes in the waters of SoCal which are famous for being ckle and light. This year however the forecast was

for a full gale of nor-westerly’s as the boats approached the nish. Rubicon retained a narrow lead during this period with Cantu having some seaward

advantage. Things were shaping up for a close nish.

Wednesday 3/23/16

At 1800 hours Rubicon was 12-miles downwind of the nish and Cantu appeared on the horizon just three-miles away. The lead was slashed to within

one mile as a scramble of sail changes and a tacking dual ensued. Cantu looked like she was getting an edge as night fell and it seemed nothing could

prevent the larger boat from snatching a line honor victory. That is until the wind entirely shut down only eight miles from the nish and both boats

were becalmed for hours in the windless after-seas.

Thursday 3/24/16Eventually Rubicon broke free of the calms and went on to win the bragging rights as rst boat home in the wee hours of the morning.

Friday 3/25/16

At the time of writing the remaining singlehander Pavlova is still toughing out the conditions and has 60 more miles to complete the course. Thanks go

to Commodore, Stokes and Communications Director, Spear for keeping a close watch on participants.

Rod Percival – Rubicon III

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he Marina del Rey Halibut Derby organized by Marina del Rey Anglers has seen a bit of change over the last ve or six years. What

was once an anticipated two day large-scale event that dominated Burton Chace Park and gave away brand new trucks and Alaskan

shing trips for the angler that hauled in the largest halibut, has taken something of a turn. Noticeably depleted halibut stocks back

in 09 had the MdR Anglers concerned that the derby itself might be negatively affecting the species’ numbers and began to alter

their own decisions for the good of the sh. In 2010 they took a year off and in 2011 they introduced elements that would reduce

the stress on the halibut, including allowing shermen to catch a variety of other sh species within the competition and changingit from a two day to a one day event.

In the past few years, the derby has been a far more low-key affair. Seemingly shaken by the sh stock issue, it isn’t promoted and run the same as it

once was, however the Anglers have a benevolent and passionate reason to keep the Derby operating—prots fund a youth program they are very proud

of and proceeds also fund the long-running white seabass hatchery program. Thousands of under-served kids get to experience shing trips in the Santa

Monica Bay with volunteers from the club who are always at the ready.

“These two great programs allow the club to take over 500 at-risk and disabled children shing and release 10,000 juvenile White Sea Bass annually”

said long time MdR Angler Keith Lambert.

This year 95 anglers participated in the tourney. Some in sexy expensive sportshers and others in simple one man kayaks. In fact, this year marks the

rst year a kayaker brought in the winning sh. Tony Park snagged a 29-pound halibut that won the competition. The top four individual winners took

home some impressive prizes including a shing trip to Alaska and La Paz for the top to anglers. There was over $5,000 worth of prizes handed outduring the featured rafe courtesy of some generous sponsors and nearly everyone went home with something.

“Most went home with a prize, but everyone went home with a big smile on their face,” said Lambert. “It was a great event and we look forward to

putting on the show again in 2017.”

Although the event was smaller in stature than in the years of its hey-day, organizers were still pleased with the quality of the entrants,

“The common denominator amongst entrants was that entrants were there to have fun and any prizes won would be icing on the cake,” said Derby

Chairman Steve Santen

For more information please visit www. halibutderby.com

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Kayaker Wins Halibut Derby

Photos Vicki Toler


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Left; Tony Park struggles to hold up his 29.1-pound California halibut caught froma small kayak, the rst time a kayaker has brought in the biggest sh.

Above; Representatives from the Department of sh and Wildlife were on hand to

collect data on the sh that were brought in. Tournaments like this help scientists

better understand local sh stocks and entry fees help fund shing trips for inne

city kids who have never seen had such an experience.

Results:

Individual Anglers:

1st – Tony Park – 29.1lb California Halibut

2nd – Paul Thompson – 21.25lb California

Halibut Includes a 25% live Bonus*

3rd – Dylan Legere – 14.8lb 5 Fish Limit of

Live Calico Bass**

4th – Mark McNally –13.25lb California

Halibut Includes a 25% live Bonus*

5th – David Dahlin – 12.3lb California Halibut

*Live Halibut are saved and offered to Hubbs-

SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) to

augment their Brood stocks.

**The live Calico, (Kelp), Bass are released atthe weigh-in dock.

Teams:

1st – Bugs - 39.7 lbs Combined Steven

Legere, Dylan Legere

2nd – Young Guns - 25.32 lbs Combined

Stephen Bohrer, Jeff Compton,

Paul Thompson

3rd – Glasscutter - 12.3 lbs Combined Jack

Kell, Michael Milstead, Miguel Zamora


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Most of the advertisers in The Mariner have to do with boats. It is a boating magazine after all so this is no news bulletin. However, there is an outlie

—a local retailer called Epithereal, a skin care company run by Coleen Janeway. Coleen is a knowledgeable and down to earth lady who knows her

skin! Since so many of us are out on the liquid mirror, we asked for some advice about practices, sunscreens and goops we can smear on ourselves to

help protect us from the oppressive and sometimes deadly sun. Here’s what she said:

outine skin check-ups can help to prevent further skin damage or perhaps identify skin cancers and in some cases save your life. Skin cance

does not discriminate, does not have time to wait and is a silent killer. It forms like the mold you don’t see growing in the recesses of your

aft cabin.

General maintenance of your skin, like regular facials, can help in removing sun damage and assist in cellular turnover to promote the production of new

collagen and elastin, creating a rming of skin tissue and a younger you. Skin health and wellness are a philosophy many are slow to adopt. Lifestyle

typically dictates what you have time for, but I am here to tell you it is easier and more affordable than you think.

There is a monthly maintenance skin care plan you can stick to, one that creates instant and lasting results. Not all facials are created equal. I understand

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Sun protection year round is a great start to healthy skin, especially on the boat. Here are 10 daily habits to help you stay on track:

• Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 (93% of UV rays can be blocked with at least a 15) or higher every day. For extended

outdoor activity, use a water-resistant broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

• Check your “key ingredients” in your sunscreen—people who have sensitive skin or skin conditions like rosacea may benet from using sunscreen

designed for children. Go for titanium dioxide or zinc oxide instead of chemicals like para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), dioxybenzone, oxybenzone

or sulisobenzone. If you have skin irritation or allergies, avoid sunscreens with alcohol, fragrances, or preservatives.

• Apply liberally and evenly to all exposed skin.

• Don’t forget the: lips, ears, around eyes, neck, scalp if hair is thinning, hands, and feet.

• Reapply at least every two hours, more often if some of the product may have been removed while swimming, sweating, or towel-drying.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tightly woven fabrics and dark colors, such as deep blue and black, or bright colors, such as orange and

red, offer more protection. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through too. Water makes fabrics more translucent; so do not relyon a wet T-shirt.

• A broad-brimmed hat goes a long way toward preventing skin cancer in often-exposed areas like the neck, ears, scalp, and face. Opt for a 3-4 inch

brim extending all around the hat. Baseball caps and visors shade the face but leave neck, lower face, and ears exposed.

• UV-blocking sunglasses with wraparound or large frames protect your eyelids and the sensitive skin around your eyes, common sites for skin cance

and sun-induced aging. Sunglasses also help reduce the risk of cataracts later in life.

• Be aware that sunlight bouncing off reective surfaces can reach you beneath your boat’s shade protection.

• Healthy habits are best learned young. Because skin damage occurs with each unprotected exposure and accumulates over the course of a lifetime

sun safety for children should be a priority.

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kay, you’ve had a handful of lessons with a professional instructor, or maybe an old dock buddy or personal friend has taken you ou

eight or ten times and given you a fair foundation and a handful of pointers. Perhaps you’ve augmented your sea time with a Coas

Guard Auxiliary classroom course, or two, in navigation and seamanship. At this point you’ve may have rented a small sailboa

a time or two. Perhaps you’ve even purchased a boat—something between 20 and 30 feet - and are hoping to be ready for a sail

to “the island” (Catalina), before summer fades to fall.

Well, if that’s the case, here’s a list of admonitions, reminders, cautions, tips and warnings that you would do well to heed.

1. While sailing, look at the other boats—power and sail—and play out various “Rules of the Road” situations that are taking place

around you. Identify the which of the boats are the “Stand On Vessel” and which is the “burdened” or “give-way” vessel. Watch the

boats and see if they handle the situation properly and as you anticipated. Also, it would probably be a good idea to have a copy of the

COLREGS and inland rules on deck as you watch and predict the actions and maneuvers of the boats involved in the different scenarios

However, don’t become so engrossed in the nautical soap opera unfolding nearby that you forget you aren’t just a spectator, but are a participant in

the game as well.

2. When you’re sailing, practice basic sail trim on all points of sail. Change points of sail often and trim sails accordingly.

Remember this basic sail trimming limerick.

“Coming up, tighten up. Falling off, ease off. When in doubt, ease it out, (ease the sail out until it luffs - trim it in until it stops). Bingo! You’veachieved basic sail trim. Practice this until it becomes second nature and automatic.

3. Practice man overboard drill. If you’ve been taught the traditional “Figure 8” maneuver, then I suggest that you learn how to do a “Heave To Pick-Up”

It’s much faster, easier and safer than the traditional “Figure 8” man overboard maneuver. I’ve taught MOB drill this way since 1980, (as a matter o

fact, I think I invented it, at least around SOCAL) and it works. It’s hard to nd a proper diagram/illustration on line...and a couple of sites have it wrong

Here are the basics of the maneuver.

a) Call out, “Man Overboard!” Get a throw-able otation device to the MOB.

b) Assign crew to watch the MOB, and prepare a heaving line (any sufciently long unused, cleated off, line will do)

c) Depending on conditions, sail off about two-three boat lengths - come about - do not let go the jib sheet. Allow the jib to backwind.

d) Steer the boat toward the MOB. When the MOB is a few feet off the bow turn the wheel hard to weather—the leeward quarter will slip toward the

MOB. It may be necessary to ease the main sheet so the boat will not come-about despite the backwinding headsail. Experiment with your boa

under different conditions to see how she responds.

e) Have a crew member stand by with a cleated-off line to throw to the MOB as they come alongside.

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f) Get your boarding gate or ladder ready so you can bring the crewman back aboard.

If you are on a deep broad reach or run it might be better to turn the engine on so you can more easily and quickly get back to weather and reach the

MOB. Always have the engine in neutral as your vessel comes alongside the MOB; peg-legs are denitely out of fashion...unless you’ve got a parrot

on your shoulder...hmmm...I wonder if that would work for pickin’ up girls? It would certainly be a conversation starter.

Bottom line...get it right. You may not get a second chance.

4. Practice reeng in nice weather - before you have to do it in bad weather. Learn how to do a quick, “Fisherman’s Reef” as well, as the standard

reef.Let’s say you’re sailing shorthanded, on a close reach, two or three miles out of Marina del Rey, headed for home, and the wind pipes up to

20-knots. Your reeng system hasn’t been upgraded and going forward on deck appears to be hazardous...well, this is the moment you need to know

how to perform a, “sherman’s reef”.

a) Ease off the main sheet. You’ll note the boat will instantly lose most of her heel and “get back on her feet”. However, the sail is lufng madly and

wearing on the shrouds; but that is as it should be, so don’t let the noise bother you.

b) Move the traveler all the way to weather and secure.

c) Trim in the main sheet until the bottom third of the sail stops lufng and the upper two thirds has “twisted off”, spilling the wind

In most instances the boat will sail fairly at on her bottom, giving you more control and increasing your comfort and safety—and the

best part is that this tactic can be done quickly, safely and easily by one person who never needs to leave the security of the cockpit

Knowing how to quickly perform a “sherman’s reef” is an essential part seamanship, that today is sadly overlooked.

5. Know at least the basics of engine care and maintenance. Try to locate a manual for your model and follow the maintenance recommendations. It’

important to watch engine temp and oil pressure. Also, remember to check often for water coming out of your wet exhaust while you are underway

Shut down immediately if there is no water “whooshing” out with the exhaust.

6. Make sure your anchor is ready to deploy in an emergency. That means, the proper length and type of rode, anchor of adequate size and prope

design for your vessel and that the “bitter end” is made fast to the boat. Be sure to use as much “scope” as is required under the circumstances. Read

about the “art of anchoring”, and try to locate a safe spot to practice (easier said than done around heavily regulated Marina del Rey).

7. Be sure you know the basics of how to operate your electronics—both navigation and communication. Don’t rely on your smart phone for everything

8. Know what all the lines and rigging aboard your are properly called, what they do, as well as how and when to use them.

9. Learn to tie at least these 4 basic knots; bowline, gure 8, square knot and a clove hitch.

10. Know the proper way to make up a cleat. Keep several lengths of “extra” line aboard; you will nd need for it. FYI—many “instruction” books on

sailing show the incorrect way to cleat a line off.

11. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, and respect the sea and wind conditions. Don’t push the limits of boat or crew. And

remember, the “Monday Morning Meeting” ain’t worth dying for.

12. Know what to do should the need arise to deal with re, ooding or, even sinking. Be sure your emergency equipment is accessible, functional and

adequate. Inform your crew and passengers where emergency equipment is and how to use it.

13. You should know how to use and maintain basic safety equipment like, re extinguishers, ares, bilge pumps, and of course, the VHF radio

Replace batteries often and have extras.

Whew! Covered a lot of territory. Now it’s time for you to go out and practice; and remember, I’ll be watching.

Captain Richard Schaefer is an U.S. C. G. Licensed Sailing Master. He has taught sailing and seamanship, skippered charters, written boating articles

and instruction manuals, managed yachts and delivered vessels for more than 30 years. He can be reached for comments and consultation at 310-460-

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sailing. These lms all have something to bring to the table their ownway. And while they each have their own unique perspective, ultimately

they are all about taking to the sea and how that affects a person. They

are about a fascination with the challenges that only an ocean keep.

They are all solid lms top but the slot goes to Deep Water, which is far

more than a sailing doc. It transcendent. Feel free to weigh in at editor@

marinermagazine.com with any others worthy of the list.

5. Morning Light

There was quite a bit of buzz going round when the word came down tha

Roy Disney was going to produce a documentary about the world famou

Transpac (L.A. to Hawaii) race. One reason for the hype was becausebillionaire Disney would spare no expense to make it high quality and

another was Disney’s well-known immeasurable love for the race itself

that he’d participated in year after year in his beloved Pyewacket . Disney

chose to create the plot himself by forming a competition where young

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4. Racing Around the World Alone

Even for those who aren’t crazy about racing, the Vendee Globe isfascinating. The single-handed round-the-world race via the treacherous

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Open 60s that at out y. This contest is full of near death circumstances

and unfortunately some have lost their lives while competing. It’s a well

made lm that gives the viewer a sense of what’s at stake and what type

of person dares to make such an incredible journey. This type of sailing is

only for a limited few and it allows us the privilege to at least be voyeurs

on such an insane undertaking.

3. Maidentrip

There was so much controversy surrounding the precocious Dutch sailor

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promptly ran away and out of the country. At 14, things were straightened

out and she began her solo adventure around the planet. Maidentrip allows

a peek into the character of such a driven and highly singular individual.

Dekker is a rare breed and a good sailor. Her story is compelling and the

lm lays it out and portrays it in an interesting way. Beyond anything else,

there is one thing you’ll take away from this lm and this is no spoiler

—there maybe no one on this planet who loves sailing more than Laura

Dekker.

2. Between Home

“This is denitely not a holiday,” said Nick Jaffe in one of the many

confessionals recorded during his 20,000-mile (+) solo-sailing journey

documentary entitled Between Home. Like Maidentrip this is a tale of ayoung person undergoing a long solo sail into the depths of self-challenge

and self analysis. However, this story is quite different than Dekker’s

Jaffee is sailing a Contessa 26 and has virtually zero sailing experience

His motives have more to do with family history and existential though

than a love for sailing, but the story is no less absorbing. He’s an

interesting young guy with a powerful curiosity. Fortunately and fatefully

he’s partnered with a solid documentary lmmaker who makes the mos

of all the elements.

1. Deep Water

This lm is arguably the best sailing documentary ever made. The story

of Donald Crowhurst and the rst non-stop round the world race in the

late 1960s is incredibly captivating. The lm speaks to the state of sailing

at that place in history but more, it delves into human pride, strength

fragility, passion and the tenuous psyche of the modern man. The ocean i

a main character in a tale that is partly about a man’s struggle to be more

than he is and rise above the torture of mediocrity. The lm is full of other

subplots that keep it gliding along effortlessly and with meaning. Famed

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respect the three layers rule: base layer,

mid layer and outer layer. Take one out

and you will be cold. What’s important

is to wear the right gear at the right time.

Weight - Sensitivity to Weight is a factor

you will nd in many but denitely not

all boating apparel. Nowadays, the trend

is coatings outside and more fabrics

inside for feel and comfort. This results

in lighter and much more comfortable

gear to wear.

Breathability - Breathable fabric isone that allows the warm moist air

created by your body to pass through

the material rather than build up as

condensation inside the garment.

Waterproof - Most of the time sailors

complain of coldness because of the rain,

or water coming from many directions

while on their boats. However, when

they are perfectly protected with

waterproof gear, the coldness comes

from condensation trapped between

their skin and their clothes. Waterprooflayers obviously add a little weight.

However, a waterproof jacket would

be useless if not designed with correct

breathable fabrics, and vice-versa.

This Tip of the Month furnished by

Sailutions - a Marina del Rey company

specializing in sailboat outtting,

preparation and optimization 310-500-

6216.

Tip of the Month!

Handy nuggets of pocket sizedinformation to make your

travels easier, safer or just a bitmore enlightened

What to Wear

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Let Us Sell Your Boat!

Formosa 51 - Beautiful staysailketch. Ready to cruise! $229,000

31’ Hunter Sloop - Ready for theisland this summer! $25,000

65’ Vic Franck - Total ret inside

and out! $875,000

45 Sea Ray Sundancer 450$129,000

41’ Chris Craft Commander Beautiful Classic! $99,000

55’ Chris Craft ConstellationPrice REDUCED! $99,000

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SailboatsBeneteau Oceanis 400Timeshare/Partnership on Beneteau Oceanis 400.

Tri-cabin model - two heads. Full electronics, refrig-

eration, inverter, dinghy and outboard, windless, roller

furler, full canvas. Professional lessons available if

needed. No equity buy in. 3 Days, $300.00 per month

- no long term commitment. Call Captain Richard

Schaefer 310-460-8946

Challenger 35’ 1976.

Well equipped, roomy, ready for Mexico and beyond.

Fresh rig and new main/mizzen. Professionally main-

tained. David 310 597 3971

Lancer 28’ 1981

$10,000. Call George for more details. 310-913-7313

Ericson 27’ 1974

Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc

$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882

Martin 242

Predator: lightly used A sails, new running rigging, re-

built trailer, big sail inventory, outboard, tactics. Ready

to race. $14,000 Kathy 310-486-2367

Power Boats 36’ Hatteras Sportfsher

1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY

300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in

MdR. 818-200-9770 - [email protected]

Boston whaler 15’

35 hp Honda 2007. 5999.00. Jeff 310-748-6222

Dinghy’sInatables

10’2 Mercury

2012 hypalon airoor $1,000. 310-822-8618

Achilles

A very lightly used Achilles Inatable w/6 HP Tahat-

su OB. Good condition, comes with a storage bag.

Length 8’8”, Beam 4’8”, Weight 66 lb, Load Capacity

840 lb, Person 4, Max HP 6. Denise 310-490-9432

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Apex Dinghy

10’ apex rib 800 with chaps 310-822-8618

Achilles Inatable

9’ Achilles - 310 823-11058’ Quicksilver

Soft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618

Quicksilver Dinghy

8’ quicksilver soft tail with motor bracket and all

accessories $400 obo. 310-822-8618

Trailers0’ - 13’ Boats $400-$1200

14’ - 16’ Boats $600-$1200

17’ - 21’ Boats $750-$1200

24’ - 29’ Boats $3000

310-822-8618.

Outboards/Engines

Various Small Outboards

4 Mercury 4 stroke short-$800

3.5 Tohatsu 4 stroke short-$550

4 Mercury 4 stroke short-$800

6 Tohatsu 4 stroke short-$950

9.9 Yamaha high thrust tiller elec start-$2400

15 Honda long elec start power tilt remote-$2000

8 Johnson 2 stroke short-$500

9.9 Mercury 4 stroke short-$1800

225 Honda 20” shaft display model $15k

Yamaha 50 4 stroke 4000 installed

310-822-8618

6 HP Suzuki

2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25”. 20 Johnson

remote 20”. 40 Evinrude remote 20”. 50 Mercury re-

mote 20”. 75 Mercury trim 20”. 125 Force trim remote.

Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.

Mercury 4 HP OB

Only 5 hours. Long Shaft, external tank. Asking $900

(new is $1400). 310-500-6216 - Ask for Jerome.

Other Stuff ICOM M422 VHF Radio

With Command II Remote Mic. Black. Built-in DSC

with Digital Selective Calling Features plus Public

Address function. $350 complete. Contact: sbnk@

gmail.com.

Spinnaker for Catalina 38

In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260

Emergency Rudder

Stainless Steel emergency rudder and tiller, never

used, for 40’-50’ sailboat. Photo upon request. Will

deliver to MDR. Made for Hunter 460. $900.00 OBO.

Steve 310-528-0717 or [email protected].

Reaching Strut for Catalina 38

In very good condition $75 - 310-871-5260

Tiller 5ft for Catalina 38

In very good condition$50 - 310-871-5260

Tiller

5 ft. long it ts a Catalina 38 in excellent condition $25

reaching strut for catalina 38 in excellent condition

$40. 310 866 9439

TV, Mounts, Chairs, Fender Holders

Stainless dinghy mounts $100, four large stainless

fender holders $75 ea. stainless/wood chairs, $25 ea.Samsung at screen $100 - all in xlnt condition. 310-

913-5533

Mainsail

From 40 ft. Cal - $450 call 310-823-2040

Sails

Spinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28’

Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364

Anchor

Fortress FX-23 Anchor $150 - 310-391-6174

SailsHunter 460 UK vertical batten

Selden in-mast main, like new: E=18’-8” P=48’-3”

$750.00

Hunter 460 UK

Selden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18’-8” P=48’-3”

$500.00

Hunter 460 UK Roller Furling tape

drive

125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52’-4” Foot= 20’

$500.00

Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker

Fits our Hunter 460 $500.00

Steve - 310-528-0717 - [email protected]

Hunter 33 Selden in-mast Main

Excellent condition: E= 14’-7” P=41”-0” $450.00

Richard: 310-482-1877 - [email protected]

HUNTER 33 Jib

Hardly used - Excellent Condition.Luff=35.6, Leech=33.9, Foot=14.8, Groove #6

$325.00. Richard: 310-482-1877 or

[email protected]

Donate BoatsLooking for Boat Donation for

Marine Mammal Research

The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts

valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa

Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are

many benets to donating your boat. Please email

[email protected].. www.oceanconservation.org

Cash For Your Boat !

Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930

Donate Your Boat

LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your

boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and

formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040

or E-mail [email protected]

Donate your boat

To SOS, a non prot organization helping and thank-

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Los Angeles Powerboat Academy

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Free Classieds! Under 25 Words

Must be emailed to [email protected]

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Denny at (310)422-1453.

“Low Cost” Boat Documentation

[email protected]

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water

repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

USCG Licensed 100-ton

Master Captain

Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff

323.855.0191 [email protected]. Jeffry Matzdorff.

323.855.0191

WantedBoat Partner

Long-time experienced former boat owner interested

in partnership or sharing expenses 36-55’ boat for

cruising and shing. Ken 916 425-6650

[email protected]

Transport Needed

Need to transport 32’ power boat from Puerto Penas-

co, Mexico to MdR. Dates exible. Call or text Matt

@ 520 907-2638.

Jib

Looking for a jib in good condition with UV protec-

tion for a 30’ Catalina. Need a 40’ Luff and a 23’ foot.

Please contact Alan at: [email protected] or

(310) 721-2825.

Human Wristwatch

Need a person to walk around with me at all times to

tell me the time when I ask. Intern position. Possible

college credit, but not sure about that. Serious inqui-

ries only! Call 310-397-1887.

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