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overnor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2021-22 budget, released Jan. 8, includes a proposal to raise the vessel renewal fee from $20 every two years to $70 every two years to help stabilize a $52 million deficit in the

Proposed Budget Includes Potential 250 Increase In Vessel Registration Fee

BUYING A USED BOAT?

EWPORT BEACH — Revel Republic has proudly announced that the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) will be sailing into town from April 27-30. P. 15PORT OF SAN DIEGO TESTING OUT NEW TIDE POOL ARMOR AS COASTAL PROTECTION ON HARBOR ISLAND

FIVE NOTABLE SHIPWRECKS ON THE U.S. WEST COAST

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SEA MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 APOLLONIAN PILOTHOUSE, FAIRLINE TARGA GT, MAGELLANO 25 METRI, PARDO DANA POINT RECOGNIZED AS A WHALE HERITAGE SITE

Like a lot of first-time buyers, it’s fair to say that the 42-year-old restaurant executive was head-overheels in love with the boat — in this case, a 28-foot sportfishing boat — and couldn’t wait to finish the paperwork and take title. But first — and this really irked him —the local bank was saying he had to have it surveyed. The man reluctantly called the broker who gave him a shortlist of names. After a little price shopping over the phone, the executive had his surveyor and was only one short step away from owning the

n January of this year, Dana Point was recognized as the first Whale Heritage site in North America and one of four in the world by the World Cetacean Alliance. P. 20T

here are a number of factors that can cause a ship to sink. In this article, we discuss some memorable shipwrecks on the West Coast of the United States that remain accessible to the present day.   P. 10COMING IN THE LOG May 26!

Whale with no Tail Swims with no Travail

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

NEWPORT BEACH — On March 13, a gray whale was spotted by Newport Coastal Adventure swimming up the coast off Newport Beach around 10 a.m. at an average pace of 3mph.

Whale watchers became stunned as they noticed the whale was swimming with a significant part missing from its body— its fluke. Newport Coastal Adventure is calling the mammal the “Miracle Whale” since, despite completely missing its tail, the whale still kept on and continued to make the epic 12,000-mile round trip migration from its feeding grounds in Alaska to its breeding grounds in the lagoons of Mexico, and back.

“The whale appeared able to make its migration from Alaska to Mexico and back since this injury looks to be several years old,” said Jessica Roame, the education manager for Newport Coastal Adventure, in an email to the Log. “The whale is maybe a little underweight but not dramatically so. This type of injury was likely caused by its tail being tangled in commercial fishing gear, and eventually falling off. As horrible as this injury

is, it’s incredible that this whale is determined to survive, and so far, appears to be successful.”

According to NOAA, the massive flukes on these whales are used to propel them through the water and are controlled by an enormous muscle system that makes up one-third of the whale’s weight.

Although it’s not the first time a whale in these circumstances has been seen, it’s definitely uncommon. In early 2023, a tailless humpback whale was seen swimming normally in the Pacific off the coast of Columbia,

according to Orca, a marine conservation organization that works to protect whales.

Incredible overhead drone footage taken by the crew can be seen at https:// youtu.be/NZ_43T8r2aA

COMMUNITY

Fast Facts and Easter Traditions

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Since Easter was just here and gone, dissecting the holiday traditions, how they got here, and where they came from might be interesting. For centuries the symbols and traditions that come with Easter have morphed. For Americans, the holiday is somewhat of a combination of Christmas and Halloween. For Christians, Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ— but many Easter traditions are not found in the Bible.

For most, when we hear Easter, we visualize the easter bunny. But, according to History.com, the bunny was introduced to America by German immigrants who brought over their stories of an egg-laying rabbit.

Decorating eggs and painting them with bright colors comes from as far back as the 13th century, and the rite of the Easter parade dates back even further. New additions to Easter traditions include filling baskets with candy and leaving them out the night before for children to find, hunting for eggs, and rolling them around the lawn.

While the Bible does not refer to a white bunny leaving spring-themed eggs in baskets for well-behaved children, the bunny has nonetheless become a prominent symbol of the Christian holiday. And while the exact origin of the Leporidae creature is unclear, rabbits are believed to be prolific procreators and are an ancient symbol for fertil-

ity and new life.

Some sources claim that the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s when German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania and brought along the tradition of their egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.”

Once the U.S. adopted the tradition, we changed the story to read that well-behaved children will wake up to a basket of chocolate, toys, and decorated eggs left there by the easter bunny himself. In addition, children will often leave out carrots for the bunny in case he works up and has an appetite from hopping from home to home.

According to History.com, decorating Easter eggs is most likely linked to a pagan tradition. The egg is an ancient symbol of new life and has been related to pagan festivals celebrating

the welcoming of the spring season. In addition, Christians see the eggs as a representation of Jesus emerging from the tomb and his resurrection.

However, decorating the eggs is an old tradition that dates back to the 13th century. One justification for decorating eggs was that eggs were once forbidden during the Lenten season. So rather than eating them, people would decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter day as a celebration.

As for Easter egg hunts and egg rolling, the White House Easter Egg Roll was first started in 1878 when Rutherford B. Hayes was president. The non-religious event was held for children to push decorated, hard-boiled eggs across the White House lawn the Monday after Easter.

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RE: The Green Flash Isn’t Just a Fictional Character (MARCH 17-30)

“I saw the green flash about 30 years ago. While on a fishing boat off the coast of Mexico. We were about 100 miles out. A spectacular sight. By the time we said wow it was gone. Of course I did not have my camera ready. Probably a once in a lifetime event.”

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When Easter traditions came to America, the fabled creature’s overnight deliveries expanded to include chocolate and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests.

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WORLD

news briefs

By Katherine M. Clements

LOCAL

Huntington Beach Celebrates

Earth Day with Clean-Up Event

HUNTINGTON BEACH — The City of Huntington Beach is celebrating Earth Day by helping clean up the coastline and parks for a sunnier place for humans, plants, and animals and becoming part of the solution to pollution. Guests are invited to participate on April 22 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for Coastal & Inner Coastal Cleanup Day. This is a day when the community gathers to clean the beaches and parks.

Instructions to join the vent are as follows:

1. Choose the location you want to join

• Beach Location (21579 Pacific Coast Hwy)

ƒ Near Zacks Too, Free Parking with mention of the event

• Bartlett Park (19822 Beach Blvd)

ƒ Behind Mothers Market, Free Parking

2. Register here: https://forms.gle/ d6utPwDjytWN55jt8

3. Print, complete the waiver, and bring it with you to the cleanup (one waiver per volunteer required)

4. Gather the supplies that you will need to bring with you (think reusable)

• 3 or 5-gallon buckets are preferred

• Reusable gloves, the ones for gardening or doing the dishes, work well

• Participants often bring reusable water bottles

• Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen,

5. The City of Huntington Beach encourages people to use public transportation, walk, bike, or carpool to the cleanup event. For questions, please get in touch with Michelle Galvez at michelle.galvez@ surfcity-hb.org or (714)375-8445.

STATE/NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL

Fish Filmed 27,000 Below the

Ocean’s Surface

Swimming at a depth of 8,336 meters, approximately 27,000 feet, a juvenile snailfish has officially become the deepest fish ever to be filmed by scientists during a quest into the deep blue of the northern Pacific Ocean. In addition to filming the sea creature, scientists also caught two other specimens at 8,022 meters (26,318 feet) and set a second record for the deepest catch.

Announced on April 3 as part of a 10-year collaborative study between the University of Western Australia and the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, scientists used robotic cameras rigged with bait to film the creatures. The school regarded the

record-breaking discovery the “world’s deepest fish.”

“We have spent over 15 years researching these deep snailfish; there is so much more to them than simply the depth, but the maximum depth they can survive is truly astonishing,” said UWA Professor Alan Jamieson in the news release.

Despite the large and rather energetic population of fish living at these depths, the individual fish that claims the prize of the deepest ever found was a tiny juvenile. This is because snailfish tend to be the opposite of other deepsea fish, where the juveniles live at the deeper end of their depth range.

Victor Vescovo supported the expedition at Caladan Oceanic and Inkfish.

Alaskans Own is Offering Early-Bird Shares in Program to Benefit Communities

SITKA, AK — The Alaskan seafood program, Alaskans Own, has been delivering monthly shares to buyers throughout Alaska and the Seattle area since 2010, with profits going directly to affiliated programs benefitting fishery conservation, community health, and resilience efforts.

This year, Alaskans Own is once again offering customers the option of choosing their shares in a variety package, salmon or white fish, all consisting of hook-and-line caught wild Alaska seafood harvested by Southeast Alaska’s troll and longline fishermen.

Alaskans Own remains a program of the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA), a non-profit organization, and 100 percent of Alaskans Own’s seafood sales go towards projects that support the conservation of Alaska’s fisheries, create equitable fishery access, and provide healthy seafood to communities in need.

According to ALFA, the program has helped deliver more than 650,000 donated seafood meals to more than 100,000 families. Additionally, it has assured longline fishermen that they have a market before heading out to the fishing grounds.

Alaskans Own program Director Natalie Sattler said that customers who buy monthly shares take care of their family’s health and directly support the conservation of Alaska’s fisheries and seafood donations for needy families.

Alaskans Own profits benefit ALFA’s Fishery Conservation Network and community health and resilience programs such as ALFA’s Seafood Distribution Network. The Seafood Distribution Network was formed in 2020 as a direct result to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in demand for food assistance throughout Alaska and the greater Pacific Northwest region.

Funding from Catch Together, Multiplier, the Alaska Community Foundation, and affiliate Sitka Legacy Fund, First Bank of Alaska, Sealaska, Sitka Rotary Club, the Wave Foundation, Seafood Producers Cooperative, Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association, and a host of individual and business donors support the program.

For more information, please visit https://alaskansown.com/.

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LEGAL ADVICE ask a maritime attorney

By David Weil

QUESTION: Last year I was stopped by a Coast Guard boat while leaving Long Beach Grand Prix on my boat. I was given a sobriety test by one member of the Coast Guard crew, while others searched my boat from bow to stern while performing a “safety inspection,” and the remainder of their crew stayed aboard their boat with their holstered weapons clearly visible. They did not give me an opportunity to consent or object to the search, and they never showed me a search warrant. They were very polite, and they let us go without incident, but the fact that they simply boarded our boat without a warrant was very disturbing to me. Did they exceed their legal authority? Can the Coast Guard simply stop and search any boat at random? Is this a homeland security thing?

David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (www.weilmaritime. com) in Seal Beach. He is certified as a Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a “Proctor in Admiralty” Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law, and former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association. If you have a maritime law question for Weil, he can be contacted at 562-799-5508, through his website at www. weilmaritime.com, or via email at dweil@weilmaritime.com.

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““Matthew Jellick, an avid reader of The Log, when aboard his family’s sailboat, The Sooooo Lucky took a copy with him to Djibouti, located on the Horn of Africa,” said Jellick in an email to the Log. “This particular picture was taken on the Gulf of Tadjoura, near where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden.  Matthew is in Djibouti as an educator, partnering with the Djiboutian Ministry of Education, on behalf of the U.S. Embassy.  Working under the motto that “The World is Our Classroom”, Matthew enjoys teaching and traveling across the globe!”

ANSWER: This is a timely question with this year’s Long Beach Grand Prix right around the corner. The City of Long Beach has hosted the event for almost 50 years, turning the streets of downtown Long Beach into a racetrack for three days every April. The City markets the event as “Southern California’s 200MPH Beach Party,” and many race fans bring their boats to Long Beach Downtown Marina to join the festivities. Law enforcement is visible everywhere, and sobriety checks are conducted

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I was stopped by the Coast Guard and searched with no ability to consent or object. Can the Coast Guard perform a warrantless stop?

throughout the weekend by the Coast Guard, Long Beach Police, and Harbor Patrol.

Based the description of the incident provided by our reader, it appears that he cooperated with the Coast Guard during their inspection notwithstanding his concern over the lack of a warrant. He did the right thing. Federal law expressly authorizes the search that he was subjected to, and the United States Supreme Court has ruled that the search does not violate our Constitutional rights.

The idea of a warrantless search does sound like a recent homeland security measure, but the Coast Guard’s authority actually dates back to 1949 with the enactment of a federal statute which, in turn, has its roots in the Revenue Service Act of 1790. The Revenue Service Act authorized the Revenue Service (the predecessor to today’s Coast Guard) to board ships for the purpose of demanding manifests and searching those ships. The Revenue Service Act expressly granted free access to every part of the ship.

The currents statute (14 U.S.C. §89) authorizes the Coast Guard to “make inquiries, examinations, inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests upon the high seas and waters over which the United States has jurisdiction,” all without a warrant and without probable cause or suspicion that a crime has been committed. And this authority has been extended to the local harbor police as well.

Courts have consistently enforced these laws over the past 200 years, and held that a brief, random stop of a vessel does not violate the operator’s right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. This treatment differs from the search of a vehicle, but the Supreme Court noted that ‘important factual differences between vessels located on waters offering ready access to the open sea, and automobiles on principal thoroughfares, justify the application of a less restrictive rule for vessel searches.

Prior to 9/11, the Coast Guard took advantage of this inspection authority for purposes ranging from safety inspections to sobriety checks to drug enforcement. In recent years they have of course added homeland security to their mission, and the nature and frequency of these inspections has probably changed. However, the men and women of the Coast Guard who conduct the inspections are invariably polite and professional, and you can expect to be on your way quickly and with very little inconvenience.

Here in Southern California, anyone who has traveled by boat to a large waterfront event such as a fireworks display or the Long Beach Grand Prix has probably been subjected to a stop by the Coast Guard or Harbor Patrol or Lifeguards. Your own professionalism during the course of the inspection will be greatly appreciated by the crews of

those boats and it will help to minimize your inconvenience.

David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide accurate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. Therefore, the information provided in this column should not be regarded as individual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seeking the opinion of an attorney in their home state.

Time to Transit the Gulf of Tehuantepec?

By: CAPT. PAT RAINS

Spring has sprung, and summer is approaching, so boaters throughout Mexico are discussing where they will spend hurricane season 2023. This column will discuss each of the most likely choices over the next few weeks.

Basically, the options are (1.) bash back up the outside of Baja. But that’s no fun.

Or (2.) cruise slowly up to the northern end of the Sea of Cortez, where hurricanes seldom reach, and spend summer bouncing between three primary hurricane holes up there.

Or (3) reserve a 4- or 5-month slip in one of the five hurricane-hole marinas in the lower Sea of Cortez and Jalisco.

Or (4.) scoot safely south of Mexico’s hurricane-nursery zone to meander among the many cruiser marinas of El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

In the following few issues, we’ll discuss each of these options, but first, let’s explore option (4.), starting with why it has to be first.

Tropical storms in the eastern Pacific are normally born in the waters just off southern Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec. (See graphic.) These summer storms are born as early as mid-May as Tropical Depressions by feeding on the increasingly warm seawater. Because cyclonic storms must spin counter-clockwise (Northern

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hemisphere, remember?), they generally travel northwest following the Mexican coastline.

By staying coastal, sailing from Barra de Navidad (hurricane hole) down to Acapulco is easy.

But the tricky part of the option (4.) is getting through the Gulf of Tehuantepec. And we need to do that pretty soon, or one of those baby storms might block our route further south.

As Captain Jack Aubrey would say, “Time is of the essence!”

KNOW WHEN TO TRANSIT TEHUANTEPEC

The traditional rule of “Keep one foot on the beach” is a bit outdated thanks to advanced onboard communications - unless you’re an absolute Luddite and traveling blind to any developing weather.

Star Link works all the way down Mexico, thank heavens, and – trust me – southbounders at this time of year will share every shred of information about the weather ahead.

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From Barra South to Acapulco, we’ll monitor at least the local marine-weather forecasts for southern Mexico, which all the Port Captains broadcast on VHF 16 and 22 daily at 0800 in Spanish and 0900 in English.

But we’ll also look for any “easterly waves” of low pressure that are quickly moving west across the western Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico because a deep wave (29.35 to 29.75 MB) there can actually cross over into the Pacific and foment a new Tropical Depression.

The originator of this arcane pressure-wave data is the National Weather Service’s telecom station NMG (November Mike Golf) in New Orleans, broadcasting 24/7 over SSB, WX-fax, and Ham radio frequencies. Boats lacking HF radio capability can always ask neighbors on VHF or might temporarily hire a weather-routing service. We’d ask our router to notify us of any suspicious easterly waves.

A gale predicted in the Gulf of Tehuantepec is even bigger news on NMG. (See chart.)

WEATHER WINDOW TO GO

Punta Sacraficios is where we’ll turn into the Gulf of Tehuantepec and can tell by any large waves if a “T’peck” gale has already started. But at cozy Marina Chahue in Huatulco, we’ll fuel up and wait

until we get a favorable “weather window.” That means it’s predicted to stay open long enough for the boat (depending on max speed and navigation ability) to get safely to Marina Puerto Chiapas on the other side.

Many cruising boats hang out around Huatulco while awaiting their window, so here’s a chance to temporarily buddy boat with a similar vessel able to run at the same speed and having similar crew capabilities. The faster power boats can run at fast cruises. Most sailboats will probably have to motor overnight, and the slowest ones plan for perhaps two overnight runs. Get rested up because the helm is usually draining.

WHICH ROUTE? (See chart.)

With an appropriate weather window, we can lay a 260 n.m. course (note the

Chart shows two popular routes across the Gulf of Tehuantepec. Straight route is with a long enough weather window. Curved route is the traditional “Keep one foot on the beach” route, requiring lots of crew savvy.

Chart shows that when a gale is blowing in the Gulf of Tehuantepec, unique venturi-type winds blow more than 100 miles o shore, so they’re practically impossible to avoid.

Hurricanes are born in the waters outside Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec before traveling northwest, often called hurricane alley.

Five Notable Shipwrecks on The U.S. West Coast

By: JAMES BOURKE

There are a number of factors that can cause a ship to sink. Most shipwrecks occur when the stricken vessel experiences flooding that compromises the ship’s ba lance and ability to remain afloat. Ships may also sink if they run aground, collide with another vessel, experience a catastrophic fire, encounter severe weather, or forgo proper maintenance and repairs for a long time. In some cases, ships may even be sunk intentionally to form an artificial reef.

Even after they’ve been abandoned by the sailors that once called them home, some shipwrecks are still visible — the vessel may have run aground, settled in shallow waters, or remain accessible to experienced divers. In this article, we discuss some memorable shipwrecks on the West Coast of the United States that remain accessible to the present day.

The SS Palo Alto

The SS Palo Alto is rather unique amongst this list of shipwrecks, primarily for the nature of its building material. The vessel, which rests in Santa C ruz County, has been nicknamed the “Cement Ship” by locals. As the curious nickname alleges, the SS Palo Alto is actually m ade up of steel-reinforced concrete, or “ferroconcrete.” The SS Palo Alto was constructed during the final days of

World War I, at a time when steel was in short supply. President Woodrow Wilson approved the creation of a fleet of concrete ships to aid in the war effort, but the fighting came to a close before the completed vessels ever saw action.

T he SS Palo Alto was used in a variety of roles after its launch. At one point, the vessel was used as a high-end entertainment venue, boasting an onboard casino, heated swimming pool, and ballroom. Following the Great Depression, the ship was sold t o the state of California for the price of a single dollar (yes, you read that right). For a number of years after, the vessel was openly accessible to the public. Over time, the vessel grew increasingly unsafe and was deemed off-limits entirely in the 1980s.

The ship now rests at the end of a fishing pier at Seacliff State Beach. While it is not safe to go onboard the SS Palo Alto’s remains, visitors can nonetheless observe the ship from the safety of the shore or nearby pier.

The HMCS Yukon

The HMCS Yukon was a Mackenzie - class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces. The vessel was commissioned on May 25, 1963, and remained in service until December of 1993. During the c ourse of her active service, the HMCS Yukon ’s primary role was as a training ship, though she did serve as an escort vessel to Queen Elizabeth II and t he HMY Britannia. In 1983, the vessel made international headlines when a minor collision occurred between the destroyer and the USS Kitty Hawk, an American supercarrier.

The destroyer was decommissioned in 1993 and later sold to the San Diego Oceans Foundation. In 2000, the vessel was towed to San Diego, California. Once the ship reached San Diego, it was gutted and cleaned to prepare it for its next role as an artificial reef. The day before the ship was due to be scuttled, or intentionally sunk, the ship ended up sinking on its own during poor weather. Prior to the ship’s sinking, explosive charges had been placed to facilitate the scuttling, making the wreck highly dangerous. U.S. Navy SEALs successfully removed the live explosives over several weeks.

D ue to the ship’s unexpectedly early sinking, the vessel ended up on the seafloor in an awkward position. The scuttling had been planned so that the ship would sink straight down — instead, the HMCS Yukon came to rest flat on its port side. The vessel’s remains are still accessible to experienced divers, but it has a reputation as a particularly deadly ship-

wreck. Low visibility, the wreck’s depth, a nd the angle of the ship’s final resting position have combined to disorient many divers, several fatally.

The Ruby E

The Ruby E (formerly known as the USCG Cyane) is located in Wreck Alley, which is the West Coast’s largest assembly of artificially sunken ships. The previously mentioned HMCS Yukon is another one of the more well-known vessels located in the San Diego ship’s graveyard. The Ruby E began her career as a Thetis-class Coast Guard cutter in 1934. Thetis-class vessels were designed with an emphasis on maneuverability and range, so that they could track down rumrunner ships during the height of Prohibition.

By the time of Ruby E ’s launch, Prohibition had been repealed, but the Coast Guard remained in need of agile patrol vessels. The Ruby E saw service periods off the waters of Alaska and Washington state as well as brief combat during World War II. In 1950, the vessel was decom-

missioned. After being decommissioned, t he vessel changed ownership multiple times and was used as both a fish processing ship and a salvage ship. Eventually, the ship ended up in the hands of the San Diego Tug and Barge Company, who donated the vessel’s remains to Wreck Alley.

D espite experiencing difficulties during the ship’s scuttling in 1989, the vessel landed upright on the seafloor, making it a much more palatable dive than the wreck of the HMCS Yukon. The Ruby E remains accessible to divers to this day, lying at a depth of approximately 65 feet.

SS Dominator

The SS Dominator was initially launched under the name Melville Jacoby a s a Liberty ship. Liberty vessels were a class of cargo ship built using a British design that were created during WWII in the U.S. through the Emergency Shipbuilding Program. Liberty ships were c heap and relatively easy to manufacture in bulk, which allowed the U.S. to

Colorful anemones, barnacles, corals on the HMCS Yukon wreck in San Diego.

Landscape with part of the Seacliff State Beach Pier and pelicans on the SS Palo Alto concrete shipwreck in Aptos, California.

replace British transports lost during earlier stages of the war.

The Melville Jacoby survived the war intact and was then sold into private service, where she took on the name Victoria As the Victoria , the vessel sailed under the Panama flag. The ship was sold again in 1950 and became known as the North Queen. After a relatively brief period, the ship was sold a third time, acquiring the name Dominator in the process. At this point, the Dominator was a Greek-owned cargo ship operating under the Panama flag.

On March 13, 1961, the ship encountered poor weather whilst sailing from Portland, Oregon to Long Beach, California. Heavy fog made it impossible for the ship’s crew to find the harbor entrance. Despite the vessel’s captain ordering reduced speed, the ship ran aground upon a rocky reef near Palos Verde Point. Fortunately, the water was too shallow for the vessel to sink immediately. A rescue attempt was launched almost immediately by the Coast Guard, who tried to use tugboats to dislodge the cargo ship. These efforts failed due to storm surges and high wings.

By March 16, it was evident that the Dominator could not be saved. The ship’s captain sent out an SOS, and the vessel’s entire crew was rescued by the Coast Guard. The ship was abandoned, to be gradually broken apart by the pounding surf. Numerous treasure seekers attempted to explore the wreck, oftentimes a r isky prospect due to the rough waters in the area. Even as a wreck, the Dominator became a headache for locals. The ship had been carrying grain and beef when it ran aground, which attracted swarms of flies and rats as the food began to go bad.

The Peter Iredale

Unlike the other vessels on this list, which ended up in California waters, the Peter Iredale ’s final resting place lies in Oregon. The Peter Iredale was a 287foot, four-masted steel ship in the Pacific Coast Wheat Fleet. While en route to Portland to retrieve a cargo of wheat in 1906, the vessel became mired in fog and rain. The vessel nonetheless managed to safely make it to the mouth of the Co -

lumbia River but was subsequently forced aground by a deceptively strong current. The force of the impact snapped several of the ship’s masts, yet no serious injuries were suffered by crew members.

The Peter Iredale ’s Captain Lawrence ordered his crew to abandon ship and launched signal rockets to call for assistance. A rescue party arrived from Point Adams, safely bringing the floundering ship’s crew ashore. At this time, a pair of stowaways were discovered on board the ship and were rescued as well. Following the ship’s grounding, the British Naval Court cleared the captain and his crew of all liability, deeming the current and winds responsible for wrecking the vessel.

To this day, the Peter Iredale ’s wreck remains visible. Although plans were made to tow the almost fully-intact ship back into the sea, poor weather delayed the salvage efforts. By the time the waters were calm enough to make an attempt, the ship had developed a severe list and became trapped in the sands. The vessel was left to decay naturally, with the ship’s rusting bow and masts still visible to the present day.

How Frequently Do Shipwrecks Occur in the Present Day?

Between 2011 and 2021, a total of 892 vessels were confirmed lost at sea , according to Statista. The vast majority of lost vessels were cargo ships, though a substantial number of fishing vessels sunk or went missing as well. The Black Sea, East Mediterranean, and Southeast Asian coast saw the majority of reported incidents. Modern naval accidents occur for a variety of reasons, from negligent acts by the ship’s captain or crew to unexpected storm surges. As a precaution, you should always familiarize yourself with a ship’s emergency protocols, the location of lifeboats, and the application of life vests when you step foot on an unfamiliar vessel.

We hope that this article provided some interesting tidbits on some of the West Coast’s most iconic shipwrecks. Be sure to check out some of the shipwrecks mentioned above the next time you find yourself exploring California or Oregon!

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Buying A Used Boat?

Thoughts on hiring a competent marine surveyor.

By BOB ADRIANCE

Like a lot of first-time buyers, it’s fair to say that the 42-year-old restaurant executive was head-over-heels in love with the boat — in this case, a 28-foot sportfishing boat — and couldn’t wait to finish the paperwork and take title. But first — and this really irked him —the local bank was saying he had to have it surveyed. The man reluctantly called the broker who gave him a shortlist of names. After a little price shopping over the phone, the executive had his surveyor and was only one short step away from owning the boat.

The survey inspection went well; at least it went quickly. The boat was hauled out of the water and the surveyor spent a couple of hours poking around the boat, occasionally pausing to scribble a few comments in a notebook. Two days after the inspection, the survey arrived with a few minor recommendations. The surveyor also placed a value on the boat that was acceptable to the bank, and in short order the executive had his boat.

It would be nice to say that the restaurant executive and his new boat lived happily ever after, but it wasn’t to be. Over t he following weeks and months, problems arose with a rusted engine mount, a worn cutlass bearing, and the grim discovery of rot in two bulkheads. Every one of the boat’s seacocks was “frozen” open, and a badly leaking hose almost sank the boat. Finally, a helpful engine mechanic who was doing some repair work noticed the boat’s water heater mounted in the engine compartment wasn’t ignition-protected and strongly recommended that it be replaced. The end result was that two years and several more repairs later, the sportfisher went up for sale. It was an expensive lesson on the value of a good marine survey.

Finding A Good Surveyor

Finding a competent surveyor may be the final step in a boat purchase, but it could easily be the most important, and should never be taken lightly. Anyone can call himself a marine surveyor; there are no licenses or exams required. One longstanding joke among surveyors is that all it takes to become a “professional” is a business card, a cell phone, and somebody to believe you. Being a competent marine surveyor, on the other hand, requires a good deal more. First it takes expertise, a lot of expertise. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) publishes 68 standards totaling over 650 pages that cover everything from a boat’s deck hardware to fuel and electrical systems. Being a competent marine surveyor requires a comfortable working knowledge of them all. In addition to ABYC standards, a surveyor must know National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and

the Coast Guard’s safety requirements, and be familiar with various construction standards (ABS and L loyds). Needless to say, a good marine surveyor must have a mind for technical details.

These standards are continually being revised and a surveyor has to keep abreast of the changes, which means reading technical books and attending e ducation seminars. The latter involves paying for airfare, hotels, and meals. Good surveyors also invest in expensive moisture meters and multimeters. In a f ew cases, they may purchase specialty equipment s uch as hardness testers and ultrasonic thickness gauges. Becoming a competent surveyor involves making a considerable financial commitment.

Surveyors aren’t licensed, so the industry is in the position of having to police itself. There are two major surveying organizations, which, among other t hings, have programs to certify or accredit their members: the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) and t he Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS). A NAMS surveyor must have at least five years experience working as a full-time marine surveyor and pa ss an exam in order to use the initials NAMS-CMS (NAMS Certified Marine Surveyor) after his or her name. A SAMS surveyor who’s worked five years as a fullor part-time surveyor and has passed an exam can use the AMS (Accredited Marine Surveyor) credentials. Both organizations have apprentice members who have not yet earned their certification.

There are a handful of other surveyor organizations, some of which are more credible than others. There are also some very competent marine surveyors who, for one reason or another, don’t belong to any surveyor organization. If you’re not sure whether BoatU.S. Marine Insurance will accept a survey from someone you’ve been talking to, call one of their underwriters: 800-283-2883.

What’s Covered On A Survey?

Even among the best surveyors, there is no consensus on what is or isn’t covered on a pre-purchase survey. NAMS a nd SAMS both publish voluntary survey report guidelines for their members. (NAMS publishes “Recommended Guidelines for Yacht Condition and Valuation Surveys” and SAMS publishes “Recommended Survey Report Content.”) BoatU.S. did a poll (see sidebar) of SAMS and NAMS members who survey recreational boats that found many of their inspections are consistently the same. A comfortable majority of surveyors said they always sound the boat (using

a plastic hammer to detect voids and delamination), reference the ABYC standards, and test electronics to see if they’re operable.

There were also some significant variations. For example, only a slight majority of surveyors always use a moisture meter and slightly less than half said they always take the boat on a sea trial (assuming a sea trial is possible). There are even bigger differences with engine inspections. A few surveyors are former mechanics and are qualified to do a complete inspection while others have very little handson experience. Most have at least some familiarity with engines but stop short of a complete inspection — oil analysis, compression check, and so on. Using a scale of 0 (no inspection) to 10 (complete mechanical inspection), the poll average of 6.05 indicates most surveyors spend at least some time with engines. Based on the age of the boat, the number of hours on the engine, and what’s found during the inspection, a surveyor will often recommend that a mechanic do a more complete analysis. It’s usually good advice, a lthough some surveyors include a disclaimer recommending an engine inspection with every survey. The same is true of sailboat rigs — going aloft — and electrical system inspections. The latter can t ake many hours and is usually recommended with some imports or when an older boat’s electrical system has been repeatedly “upgraded.”

Question To Ask Before Hiring A Surveyor

Tom Benton, a marine surveyor in Oklahoma, considers it a red flag whenever a conversation with a prospective client begins with a discussion of price.

“How much do you charge for a survey?” Benton acknowledges it’s a fair question, one that he expects to be asked eventually, but it really bugs him whenever it’s the first question. Other surveyors interviewed for this a rticle echoed similar sentiments; it’s a fair question t o ask after establishing a surveyor is qualified to survey the type of boat you’re c onsidering. Here are some questions to ask before asking about price:

1. How long have you been surveying boats?

Several years of experience are no guarantee of competence, but, as with any profession, it’s a terrific start. Also, what marine-related experience does the surveyor have? A lot of surveyors came to the profession via boat repair yards, which is another plus; having done repairs for years gives the surveyor a good understanding of why and where a boat is likely to develop problems.

2. What professional organizations do you belong to?

A side from being a member of NAMS or SAMS (a few are members of both), a surveyor should be a member of the ABYC, which is the organization that writes the standards used by most of the major marine manufacturers. The NFPA is another standard organization that writes fuel and electrical standards for boats. (Note: The surveys themselves should include appropriate references to the standards.) Although very few surveyors belong, a membership in the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is almost a guarantee that the surveyor takes a highly professional approach to valuations.

3. Can I be present?

If you plan to be there during the inspection, be sure to ask if it’s OK. Most surveyors prefer you be there, if for no other reason than to make sure you understand whatever problems they encounter. However, there are a few surveyors who prefer to work alone.

4. How much do you charge?

Once you’ve found the best person for the job, ask about price and what’s included. Some surveyors want an up-front deposit and a few want to be paid in full. You may also be asked to sign a written agreement. As with any contract, read it before you sign.

This article was reprinted with permission from BoatU.S. Magazine, flagship p ublication of the membership organization Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). For more expert articles and videos to make your boating, sailing, or fishing better, visit Boatus.com

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straight red dotted line) directly across from Huatulco to Puerto Chiapas. This is the easier route, but it means being as far as 60 n.m. offshore, where it’s no place to break down. Also, we’ll ensure everyone onboard is OK with being out of the sight of land for a day and a night.

On the other hand, if we’re unsure of our weather window’s predicted duration, we could parallel the gulf’s curving coastline staying two nautical miles offshore (note the curving red dotted line). This is the traditional “one foot on the beach” route. We can handle this meth-

od as long as (1.) we monitor VHF 13 and 16, stay well outside Salina Cruz’s ship anchorage and busy traffic lanes, and (2.) we also jog 90° out to 10 fathoms and then 90° back in again to avoid two specific shoals: off Boca San Francisco and off Boca Tonala.

If a gale is blowing along the eastern half of this gulf, we might travel as close in as 36 feet of water. But this requires diligent hand steering while constantly adjusting our course in small increments to avoid getting in too shallow or out into the fray. It also requires a finely tuned radar (changing range frequently) and an accurate depth sounder at night. Some recreational boats hire a professional watch stander specifically for this

inshore route. If a gale is blowing on this inshore route, our waterline will get slapped by the tops of small wind waves, the spray might require windshield wipers, and our decks might acquire drifts of beach sand. But at least we’ll avoid those huge and dangerously breaking seas found 60 miles out.

During an infamous Tehuantepec gale, your nautical neighbors on this inshore route will likely be professional delivery skippers, big tournament sportfishers, rusty old shrimpers, commercial fishing vessels, and a few veteran cruising boaters like ourselves.

WHY GO THERE?

Not every boat crossing the Gulf of

Tehuantepec is fleeing the start of hurricane season in Mexico. Throughout the year, several hundred sportfishers fish the world-famous tournaments in the coastal waters off of Costa Rica’s Papagallo and Nicoya Gulf. Another hundred cruising yachts pass through Tehuantepec to visit Costa Rica’s rain forests or to snorkel and scuba dive through magnificent coral reefs off Panama’s Isla Coiba National Park.

Most of our fellow boaters are en route to transit the Panama Canal from the Pacific into the Caribbean – or heading back north toward the U.S. West Coast.

NEXT TIME

Next issue, we’ll look closely at option (3.) for summering over.

A T’peck gale is blowing 35 knots, but the waves are tiny while we’re traveling this close to shore. We are following two shrimp boats that are also avoiding the dangerous waves farther o shore.

After traversing the Gulf of Tehuantepec, boaters enjoy adventures in Costa Rica, like rain forest parks with families of howler monkeys.

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Catalina Connection

Annual Catalina Conservancy Ball

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

CATALINA ISLAND — April 22 will welcome the 27th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball to help raise funds for key conservation, education, and recreation programs for Catalina Island. The black-tie fundraising event will be held at the historic Casino Ballroom from 6-11 p.m.

The event will include dinner, dancing, live music by Society Beat, and a silent and live auction. Guests have the option to bid on the Conservancy’s online auction from now until April 21 or attend in person on April 22. The online auction is open to anyone and launched on April

CALENDAR FEATURE Summer Lifeguard Positions Available in Ventura County

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

OXNARD— Looking for a summer job? Well, Ventura County is looking for summer lifeguards. Applications for the position must be submitted by April 27 at 5 p.m., and the performance exam will take place on April 29. It is an invitation event only, and invitations will be emailed to the candidates. Job duties will include:

• Immediate supervision.

• Regulating the use of a specific section of the beach area.

• Performing rescue work and rendering first aid as necessary.

• Performing related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding swimming and endurance skills, the ability to react calmly in emergencies, some knowledge of first aid, and the

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Check www.catalinaexpress.com for details and bookings after the spring schedule is published.

7. Additionally, if guests provide early notification, there is an option to indicate special dietary needs, and the hosts will work with the kitchen to accommodate the allergies. Some additional menu information is available here: https://one. bidpal.net/2023ball/custom/custom4

This year’s theme is ‘Enchanting Island,” in honor of the botanical team that focuses on Catalina’s unique and rare plant species.

Saturday will kick off with a pre-ball sponsor reception from sponsors and guests only from 4:15-5:45 p.m. at Catherine’s Terrace at Descanso Beach Club.

After the ball, the Catalina Express will be offering a late-night return boat from Avalon to Long Beach at 11:59 p.m.

ability and willingness to perform rough water rescues in potentially hazardous surf conditions.

Harbor Department Lifeguards are scheduled to perform duties from Memorial Day weekend (May 27) through Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4). Some personnel may work before and after the season to perform routine maintenance, equipment inventory, and recruitment activities.

The approximate salaries will be $23.54 for Lifeguard I and $25.82 for Lifeguard II. The Lifeguard I is a trainee/ entry-level classification, and veteran’s points may apply to eligible applicants. Lifeguard II must have at least one season (or equivalent to 90 work days) experience as a beach lifeguard. Documentation of military service (DD-214) must be submitted before the close of recruitment to receive points.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Determines surf conditions and advises the public of unsafe condi-

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6. Fancy dressers

“Funds raised at the Ball have benefited all of our historical programs over the last 26 years,” said Catalina Island Conservancy Communications manager Jessica Boudevin in an email from April 3. “Including our ongoing work including monitoring and vaccinating endemic Catalina Island foxes; collecting, growing, and planting rare and endemic seeds and species; maintaining trails, campsites, and access to 42,000 acres of wild Catalina and providing experiences to experience the wildlands on Eco Tours; teaching both youth and adults on Catalina and the mainland about the incredible ecosystem through unique education programs; maintaining facilities including Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, the Trailhead visitor center, Airport in the Sky, and more; and special programs.”

For more information or to register for

tions, including in-shore holes and rip currents.

• Advises the public of and enforces beach regulations in an assigned area.

• Performs lifeguard services, including performing rescue work and rendering first aid as required.

• Operates and maintains life-saving equipment and facilities in an assigned beach area.

• Maintenance on life-saving equipment and facilities.

• May maintain and clean restrooms and empty beach trash barrels.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Necessary Special Requirements Include:

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

• If under 18, successful candidates must provide a valid work permit before being placed on the work schedule.

• Possession of a valid California driv-

The 2023 Catalina Island Conservancy Ball – Enchanting Island – will celebrate the incredible rare plant species that make Catalina like nowhere else in the world.

the event, please visit https://one.bidpal. net/2023ball/welcome.

er’s license while employed may be required for some positions.

• Strong swimming skills.

• To maintain employment, you must attend and pass 40 hours of mandatory training provided the week of June 12 - 16.

• Must possess a current CPR certification for emergency responders. CPR certification training will be provided during the mandatory training week of June 12 - 16.

• Must possess a certificate of completion for First Aid for the emergency responder (21-hour course). First Aid certification training will be provided during the mandatory training week of June 12-16.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Current certifications will be honored. CPR and First Aid certifications must be equivalent to the American Red Cross standards.

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3mbqP8z.

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42. Gnaw

44. Feather-like marine animal

45. “10 things I hate about you”

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5. California dandelion

music

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35. Trump

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7. Aroma

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9. Arizona tourist locale

10. Soft drink

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13. Southern Indian people

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NEWPORT BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW PREVIEW

The Newport Beach International Boat Show will take Place April 27-30

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

NEWPORT BEACH — Revel Republic has proudly announced that the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) will be sailing into town from April 27-30. This grand event will showcase the best in boating, yachting, and marine technology, offering attendees a unique experience that captures Newport Beach’s next-level lifestyle. Guests are invited to the event to enjoy live entertainment, immersive activations, and beautiful yachts from the industry’s best builders and brokers.

Revel Republic is working in partnership with TRAFFIK, a global ad agency,

to reconstruct the boat show from a standard exhibition to an immersive extravaganza that highlights Newport Beach’s c ulture. TRAFFIK will assist the team with its data-driven strategies, innovative marketing solutions, and extensive network to improve the overall reach and further publicize the event to the proper demographics.

The event will have areas for guests to explore both on and off the water, and when the day is done, you can browse, shop, and dine at all the trendy boutiques, sponsored lounges, and high-class restaurants that Newport Beach has to offer.

The event will display more than 40 builders and brokerages, more than 200 vessels, and 75 on-water exhibitors.

G eneral admission for one-day tickets is $30 or $75 for the three-day weekend. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.nbibs.com/tickets.

It’s Showtime for Silver Seas Yachts at the Newport Beach International Boat Show

South Coast Yachts to display new BENETEAU Sailboats & Powerboats in the 2023 Newport Beach International Boat Show!

South Coast Yachts in San Diego and Newport Beach will display an attractive variety of brand new Beneteaus in Newport Beach! In addition, Beneteau’s North American Dealer of the Year, 2022, will display three new models in the show.

Silver Seas Yachts, one of the leading yacht dealers in the western United States, is excited to showcase its world-class brands at the upcoming Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) from April 27-30. With a presence in San Diego, Newport Beach, Sausalito, Seattle, and Anacortes, Silver Seas Yachts offers an extensive range of high-quality yachts and boats to serve the needs of boating enthusiasts across the west coast.

The lineup of world-class brands includes Cruisers Yachts, Princess Yachts, Tiara Yachts, and EdgeWater Boats. Cruisers Yachts offer a high-value proposition with a range of express, coupe, and flybridge yachts in sizes from 34 to 60 feet. Tiara Yachts are renowned for their award-winning quality and exceptional performance, with models ranging from 34 to 60 feet. Princess

Yachts offers a wide selection of European-designed yachts from 40 to 95 feet, designed to the highest standards for performance and comfort. Finally, EdgeWater Boats provide offshore fishing enthusiasts with a range of vessels from 15 to 37 feet, known for their exceptional durability and performance.

During the NBIBS, Silver Seas Yachts will display an impressive selection of boats and yachts. Visitors can explore the Tiara Yachts 38LS and 43LS, Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius, 46 Cantius, 390 Express Coupe, 34GLS, and 42GLS, among others.

If you can’t make it to the boat show, Silver Seas Yachts invites you to browse their website at www.SilverSeasYachts. com to find new and pre-owned models online. You can also call their Newport Beach team at (949) 274-9082 or San Diego Team at (619) 453-0423.

The New Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 (pictured) will have her West Coast Debut! The Swift Trawler range of cruising powerboats built by Beneteau ranges from 35’ to 62’ and has earned 45 percent of the world market share in Trawler sales. “For traditional Trawler enthusiasts, the ST48 offers a range of 1300 nautical miles at a leisurely 6.7 knots, or 1000 n.m. at 8 knots. Owners can run nonstop from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico” -Yachting Magazine. Her Top Speed is 26 knots!

See the gorgeous new Beneteau GT45 Express Cruiser, which also represents a West Coast Debut for this new model! The Beneteau Gran Turismo range runs from 32’ to 45’ and is a very popular choice for Southern California cruising in style. Her large open cockpit and swim deck allow for entertaining many friends and family, and the twin 440hp Volvo IPS drives diesel. “Running the GT 45 is immense fun! It comes up on a plane in less than 10 seconds and carves turns the way aircraft bank into a final approach.” -Soundings Magazine.

For Beneteau Sailboats, you can enjoy getting aboard the new Beneteau Oceanis 51.1, with over 380 hulls built to

date. She is among the most successful, beautiful, and exciting large cruising sailboats on the market.

Please stop by and say hello to our friendly team. We are proud to have been awarded the Top Customer Satisfaction scores in the USA from our Beneteau owners. So come experience the Beneteau and South Coast Family!

South Coast Yachts; San Diego (619) 224-7784;  www.scyachts.com

Offered by Silver Seas Yachts

Schock Boats, Putting Families and Boats Together for Over 75 Years

Whether you’re fishing or cruising, Schock Boats has the boat for your family!

Our exclusive line of premium boats includes Grady-White, Jeanneau outboard boats, Invincible catamarans, and HCB Yachts.

Live the Grady life! Grady-White has earned a legendary reputation for building ruggedly elegant coastal fishing boats with uncompromising quality through exceptional attention to detail and nurturing strong customer relationships.

Jeanneau boats for shared moments of pure happiness! Designed and built for every way you can love the sea. These high-performance boats with outstanding seaworthy qualities and clever offer livable layouts where features are carefully considered, down to the smallest detail, with elegant lines and timeless style.

Come see us at one of our two locations. After more than 75 years in Newport Beach, Schock Boats has moved its main showroom to PCH in Huntington Beach.

In addition, a new Schock Boats location opened in San Diego in 2021, with boats on display at its Shelter Island / Intrepid Boat Works location.

Visit our website at https://www. schockboats.com/ for upcoming Open Houses or come by anytime to see our impressive inventory of Grady-White and Jeanneau boats.

949 673-2050    www.schockboats.com

Huntington Harbour: 16214 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92649

San Diego: 2700 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106

Everglades Boats on Display at The Luke Brown Yachts Exhibit

Having been established over 50 years ago, Luke Brown Yachts is one of the longest-standing in the industry. We pride ourselves on being one of the most knowledgeable and professional yacht brokerage houses. We are extremely proud to announce that we are the exclusive West Coast Dealer for Everglades Boats and will have our 335cc available to view at the Newport Beach International Boat Show.

Everglades Boats introduced the smoothest riding monohull on the market due to their award-winning proprietary RAMCAP (Rapid Molded Core

Assembly Process) technology. They are designed with distinctive visual lines and design integrity. Due to the commitment to quality craftsmanship and patented features, Everglade Boats work smarter, not harder. Today, at the culmination of decades of experience, Everglades maintains its passionate commitment to quality and innovation, building the finest family-friendly fishing boats on the water.

For those interested in more information, please visit our website lukebrownyachtswest.com, or call (619) 729-3904.

Grady White & Jeanneau, offered by Schock Boats

Everglades 355 CC offered by Luke Brown Yachts West

Bay Yachts, Inc.

Bay Yachts, Inc. opened its doors in June of 1995 and has become one of the most respected yacht brokerages on the West Coast.

For sellers, advertising encompasses a wide array of internet and prints to get the word out, and the staff has an outstanding track record of encouraging offers and finessing them together! For buyers, the staff will work to assure them they have been treated fairly and respectfully and that all needed facets have been covered.

Lastly, Bay Yachts, Inc. has experienced a level of success that not many brokers have achieved due to

FOUR SEAS “Electric Propulsion” at NBIBS

Four Seas, known as “The authority in electric propulsion,” has dedicated itself to the acceptance and awareness of electric engines in the marine industry. As the first dealer in the U.S. to sell and distribute electric engines, our goal has always been to sell products that lessen our impact on the environment we love. Four Seas carries the largest selection of electric outboard brands in the U.S. With a deep knowledge of these brands, we can confidently help you determine the best product for your needs. Products from ePropulsion, Torqeedo, Bixpy, and others are displayed in water tanks at our Santa Ana showroom. There you can test products and see which brand has the best features to suit your needs. And with a service center on-site, we can ensure you’re always ready for action. With electric, solar, and watercraft products, we truly are “Purveyors of Adventure .”(714)323-3778; fourseas.com

an ability to stay ahead of the market trends in both customer service and business practices. We list and sell an eclectic array of brokerage and new vessels that include both power and sail, from small cruisers and day sailors to superyachts!

We are professional mariners dedicated to your success in buying or selling your yacht. Look to Bay Yachts for the service you desire and deserve.

We are featuring our San Diego office for this SoCal show and are proud to introduce you to Georges DeBoelpaep, who will be presenting at NIBS. He sold the Azimut we had planned for the show, but please visit him at our in-water display to view a surprise yacht! (619) 474-5500; bayyachts.net

SailTime Launches PowerTime

The entrepreneurial couple who brought SailTime fractional sailing to Newport Beach 18 years ago recently launched PowerTime fractional power yachting.

Local residents Chris and Angele Jester debuted SailTime for the first time at the Lido Boat Show in 2005. This year they are debuting PowerTime at the NBIBS, exhibiting a Beneteau Swift Trawler 35. In addition, SailTime will also show a 2023 Beneteau 34.1 and a 46’ Lagoon Catamaran.

SailTime/PowerTime creates and manages a partnership of one owner and six fractional leaseholders. With the help of SailTime/PowerTime, the owner buys a new sailboat or powerboat and places it into an LLC. The owner receives tax benefits, including paying boat expenses with pretax dollars earned from SailTime/PowerTime, plus Section 179’s accelerated depreciation.

PowerTime’s fleet already consists of two new Beneteau Swift Trawler 35s and an Azimut 51. In addition, a 2023 Swift Trawler 41 is on order to cruise this summer.

SailTime’s sister company, Newport Beach Sailing School, now offers powerboat training. In addition,

Denison Yachting to Exhibit at the Newport Beach International Boat Show

all PowerTime owners and leasees will go through private on-the-water courses and become certified by RPBA, which is ASA’s powerboating certification system.

SailTime/PowerTime will be on C-Dock at the NBIBS April 27-30, 2023. If you can’t make it, schedule a fleet tour at 714 878-7700 or OrangeCounty@SailTime.com. We are located at Balboa Marina, 201 E. Coast Hwy. Newport Beach, CA 92660. For more information, please visit  www. SailTimeNewportBeach.com

Stop by Trident Funding at the Newport Show

Trident Funding is one of the U.S.’s largest and most experienced financing companies, specializing in boat, yacht, RV, and aircraft loans.

Our vast knowledge of marine/boat loan financing allows us to match you with the best loan options – giving you access to the best rates and terms in the marketplace.

Denison Yachting, one of the world’s largest brokerages, will be displaying 6 Premier Yachts at the NBIBS. Denison will have a Horizon 106, a Princess 72, and a Van de Vaulk 78, along with a new Dufour 53 and other premium listings.

Denison Yachting has international representation with offices in California, Washington, Florida, and the Eastern Seaboard, as well as offices in Monaco. Denison prides itself in excellent customer service, representing worldwide clients in the purchase and

sales of various vessels ranging from day cruisers to SuperYachts. Yacht Charter is also a key element in yachting that Denison is proud to offer its clients, with charter specialists in all the popular charter destinations.

West Coast offices include Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, and five in Southern California.  Stop by Denison Yachting’s exhibit at the show or visit denisonyachting.com.

Jim Weston has a family lineage of boating along the Southern California coastline and extensive experience in dealer sales, compliance, and finance and insurance consulting. With over 30 years of consultative experience and AFIP certification to meet the highest ethical and compliance standards, Jim is ready to provide you with a best-in-class experience in marine finance.

Mindy Benard is a California native, an honored member of The American Legion Yacht Club Post 291, and immersed in the SoCal boating community. With her extensive knowledge in the boating industry, Mindy is ready to guide you through your purchase journey. Contact Trident Funding LLC at (949) 475-0760.

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Yachtbedding.com Exhibits at NBIBS!

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YachtBedding.com is known for making the process of updating and outfitting your boat’s stateroom quick and easy! YachtBedding.com now has a permanent showroom in Newport Beach at Mariner’s Mile featuring lay-down samples of their most popular mattresses and their full range of bedding fabrics, including Red Land Cotton, Matouk, Sferra Italian Linens, and exclusive Perennials and Stout fabrics.

Whether you need custom-fitting sheets and bedspreads, a new mattress, toppers, blankets, pillows, or duvets, YachtBedding.com has you covered. With upfront pricing, excellent customer service, and over 20 years of design

experience, Shannon, Ryan, and the YachtBedding.com team strive to make the purchase of quality custom mattresses and bedding a fun and enjoyable experience.

For more information or to set up an appointment call (949)239-4145 or visit them online. YachtBedding.com meets customers at their boat from San Diego to Santa Barbara, and with more than 1,500 different patterns on file, they ship to customers worldwide. Stop by and see YachtBedding.com at the Newport Beach International Boat Show. Their full-service showroom at Mariner’s Mile will be open all four days of the show.

Boat Loans from Joni Geis at Sterling Associates

If you’re looking for a boat loan, look no further, Joni Geis is the person to see. For over 24 years, including the past 18 at Sterling Associates, Joni has been securing financing for boaters and dealers throughout the United States.

“I want everybody to be successful, so being able to manage the process effectively is really key,” said Geis. “There are a lot of moving pieces to what we do, and I want to make sure everybody understands the process and feels like they have been taken care of.”

When putting together a loan, Joni believes that communication with the customer and understanding the needs of the boat dealer and broker are critical elements to a successful outcome.

“I am the best at what I do because not only am I a boater, but I have a company behind me that stands above all the rest,” said Geis.

Sterling Associates is bank-owned,

which makes us unique in that we can do loans up to 22 million. This sets us apart from all others.

Buying a boat should be easy and fun. Sterling Associates keeps it simple, so the only thing you need to focus on is getting the right boat for you and your family.

Call or Email Joni Geis today at 619-823-5220 or by email at Joni@ BoatLenderUSA.com.

Northrop & Johnson Set to Showcase Stunning Collection of Luxury Yachts at Newport Beach International Boat Show

Northrop & Johnson, the world’s leading yacht brokerage firm, will participate in the upcoming Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS), showcasing a stunning collection of luxury yachts.

The show, held at the Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach from April 27-30, will bring together some of the most prestigious yacht builders and brokerage firms worldwide. Northrop & Johnson will be among the exhibitors and showcase a range of vessels that epitomize the firm’s commitment to luxury, quality, and excellence.

Northrop & Johnson’s display will include several yachts. The vessels on display will feature top-of-the-line amenities, advanced technology, and exceptional craftsmanship, making them ideal for yacht enthusiasts who demand nothing but the best.

The yacht brokerage firm’s participation in the NBIBS will provide an opportunity for Northrop & Johnson to connect with clients and yacht enthusiasts from around the world. In addition, the event will allow attend-

ees to experience the luxury and performance of Northrop & Johnson’s yachts first-hand while providing them with insights and advice on purchasing and ownership.

Daniel Ziriakus, Northrop & Johnson’s President and Chief Operating Officer, commented on the upcoming show, “We are excited to be part of this year’s Newport Beach International Boat Show. The show provides a fantastic platform to showcase our yachts and connect with clients and industry professionals. Our team is looking forward to the event and meeting with attendees.”

Northrop & Johnson’s participation in the Newport Beach International Boat Show is part of its ongoing efforts to showcase its exceptional range of yachts and services to the global yacht community. With a network of offices and brokers in vital yachting destinations worldwide, Northrop & Johnson is well-positioned to provide its clients with the highest service and support. northropandjohnson.com

Chuck Hovey Yachts – West Coast Dealer Fleming Yachts – Fleming 55 On Display

Chuck Hovey Yachts is the exclusive West Coast Dealer for Fleming Pilothouse Motoryachts 55, 58, 65, 78 & 85 and is a full-service yacht brokerage in Newport Beach with offices and display slips in San Diego and Seattle. The Fleming is a well-proven raised pilothouse motor yacht designed and built for serious cruising.

Flemings offer cruising speeds up to 18 knots and now flexible layouts, including a midship master stateroom. See the New Fleming 55 on display at the show along with the 45’ Wally Tender Express “FAN SEA II.”

Also in the area available to view by appointment are the 90’ Ocean Alexander, 38’ Cruisers, 48’ Egg Harbor,

36’ Tiara, and 31’ Bertram.

For more information, call Chuck Hovey Yachts in Newport Beach at 949-675-8092, San Diego at 619-2220626, and the Seattle office at 206624-1908. www.chuckhoveyyachts.com info@chuckhoveyyachts.com

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Sailing

Alan Roura Aims to Sail the World— Again

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Swiss sailor Alan Roura will make his third attempt to sail around the world in the 2024 Vendée Globe— a single-handed, non-stop round-the-world yacht race considered ‘the Everest of the Seas.’ The race will begin on Nov. 10, 2024

The event is held every four years, and Roura’s first attempt was at 21 years old. Roura competed with a tiny budget and the oldest IMOCA 60 in the fleet. Out of 29 competitors, he finished in twelfth. The last race was a war of erosion, with eight of the 33 entries retiring and one lost at sea, which went on to include more later on in the race.

For the 2024 Vendée Globe, Roura will welcome British skipper Alex Thomson’s former Hugo Boss boat, a revolutionary design built in Britain and designed in collaboration with Thompson’s team and

SBYC Opening Day race (April 16)

French naval architects VPLP.

First launched in 2019, the 60-footlong black carbon-fiber yacht features premier hydrofoils and solar paneling on the deck. It sails without using fossil fuels to power onboard systems like computer navigation and communications. Roura estimated that in today’s world, it would cost roughly $8.8 million to build and prep a vessel of this status.

Traditionally, the cockpit is completely enclosed for the skipper’s safety, which Roura recognized will be an adjustment for him to get used to.

“

The idea of living and sailing inside is very different, but everything is well thought out,” said Roura in an article from Yachting Magazine

The boat was designed around Alex Thomson’s figure and frame, and Roura has a slightly agile build but is skillful and very fit. Roura executes mental and physi-

cal adjustments to make for such a stateof-the-art boat.

“You can be the best sailor in the world, but you have to hold the race mentally; anything can happen, so I must believe that I will cross the finishing line,” Roura went on to say in the article. “Some days you can feel really good and the next day you may break something, and the race falls apart. When you begin a race, you realize that any minute can be your last one.”

L oneliness plays a significant factor when independently traveling around the world in a boat, but Roura remains positive.

“It’s normal to miss family and friends, but two or three days before the finish you suddenly get really stressed about being amongst people again,” said Roura in the article.

Roura reflected on his last race, which occurred during the COVID pandemic, as he departed with no one waving him goodbye.

“I didn’t want to hear the world news while I was sailing, just news about family and friends, and so as I w as sailing up the channel to Sable d’Olonne (the base for the race) and saw it lined with police, I [realized] it was the same as it had been

three months ago only worse, and fleetingly thought ‘I want to go back to sea,” said Roura.

Believe it or not, loneliness is not the only stress factor that comes into play. Skippers are also responsible for finding sponsors to get their campaign in motion.

R oura’s boat is rented for the campaign, but his investors bought the boat the same day that his title sponsor, Swiss watchmaker Hublot, signed the contract. Hublot is famous for football sponsorship but has previously sponsored Swiss America’s Cup boat Alinghi and the Ocean R ace. The brand’s classic Big Bang watch design is based on the shape of a ship’s porthole, and it will launch a limited-edition piece for the next Vendée Globe.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SANTA BARBARA— The Santa Barbara Yacht Club will host the Opening Day Race on April 16. The regatta will be governed by the rules defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. Membership for the appropriate class association is required. The regatta is open to all boats of the CHRF (Club Handicap Racing Fleet), PHRF, Harbor 20, J/70, and Melges 24 classes. New classes not listed and wishing to be considered for a separate start must notify the SBYC Race Director (racing@ sbyc.org) one week before the race.

Members of other clubs belonging to US Sailing may race as guests of Santa

Barbara Yacht Club but are not eligible for the R.W. Caspers Trophy. Notices to competitors and amendments to these Sailing Instructions will be posted on the official notice board located on the lower deck of SBYC. Notices will additionally be posted at https://sbyc. org/racing. The racing area will be designated on the current SBYC course chart. Trophies will be awarded to the fleet winner(s). The number of trophies will be awarded depending on participation. The Casper PHRF Trophy will be awarded to the PHRF boat with the lowest corrected time for the race. The Casper II trophy will be awarded to the CHRF boat with the lowest corrected time for the race. The Opening Day Trophy will be awarded to the winning J-24 boat. Awards are available for pickup at the front desk of SBYC following racing. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://bit.ly/3Kvg2zs.  Read full article online at thelog.com

Tackle Hack for a Day on the Duffy

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Summer is right around the corner, and Duffy boat rentals will begin t o get busier, and what’s a Duffy boat without drinks and snacks? It’s fun but is not reaching its full potential. Charcuterie boards are the perfect snack on a boat, but they are notorious for being hard to transport, and we all know how annoying they are to clean up in a hurry. Goat cheese everywhere. The L og h as found a way around that problem.

A charcuterie board in a tackle box. A traveling charcuterie board that comes a long with easy clean up— call it a snackle box.

F ishermen traditionally use the organized box to a rrange their lures, baits, flies, and lines. However, a clean tackle box is a great way to organize cured meats, cheeses, crackers, sweets, nuts, and spreads when you’re out on the water.

W hile a charcuterie board is traditionally an appetizer served on a slab of s tone or wooden board and eaten with your fingers from directly off said board, the portable tackle box is an easy solution for a charcuterie board required on the go.

T he tackle box technique seems to have evolved from the bento box, a Japanese iteration of a single-portion, organized meal.

One suggestion is to make sure that your tackle box is made of safe material for consumption. We don’t want you ingesting any harmful chemicals from the plastic. Run your tackle box through a dishwasher cycle, whether it’s new or old,

before using it. Tackle boxes are available in metal or plastic. I recommend plastic for cleaning purposes and to avoid possible rusting, But if you’re concerned, just l ine the box with parchment paper or Syran wrap.

Try this hack the next time you’re out on the water, and then email the Log at thelogeditor@thelog.com with your photos to be featured throughout the newspaper.

Katherine

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The 2024–25 Vendée Globe is a non-stop round-theworld yacht race for IMOCA 60-class yachts crewed by only one person. It will be the tenth edition of the race and will start and finish in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France.

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We have a special promo code for Monday April 3rd-April 7th ‘Rock20’ to get $20 off your next trip on the Patriot. Tap the link in our bio to see our schedule in Or call us to schedule at 949-675-0550.”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FISHING NEWS

CDFW Announces Closure of Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Off Central California to Protect Humpback Whales

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham announced that he had evaluated the entanglement risk under the Risk Assessment Mitigation Program (RAMP) and declared a fishery closure for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in fishing zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 (Sonoma/ Mendocino county line to the U.S./Mexico border) effective at noon on April 15.

As a result, the take and possession of Dungeness crab is prohibited at 12 p.m.

on April 15 in fishing zones 3-6.

This season’s closure is being enforced to minimize entanglement risk for humpback whales as they return to feed off the coast of California and in response to several entanglements during March and April of 2022.

Based on recorded migration patterns, the CDFW expects humpback whales will begin arriving soon and has determined this action is necessary to avoid future entanglements during the same period that occurred last season. In addition, CDFW has authorized the Lost and Abandoned Gear Retrieval Program to remove com-

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mercial Dungeness crab traps that have been left in the water beginning April 21 at 6 a.m. in zones 3, 4, 5, and 6.

“The fleet has done an impressive job helping CDFW manage entanglement risk in the commercial fishery and appreciates the high level of involvement to inform the risk assessment process,” said CDFW Director Bonham in a news release from March 30. “We applaud the Working Group for their dedication and continued focus on the long-term viability of the fishery that helps ensure we protect future opportunities to bring Dungeness crab to Californians and provide protection for whales and sea turtles off our coast.”

Additionally, fishing zones 1 - 6 remain under a Fleet Advisory for commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries. As a result, the recreational fishery remains open to crab traps north of Point Arguello, Santa Barbara County. However, it may be subject to a future trap restriction when humpback

whales return to feed during the spring and summer. In addition, the CDFW is reminding all commercial and recreational fishery participants to implement best practices, as described in the Best Practices Guide. The CDFW also emphasizes that all anglers must act fast and remove fishing gear from remaining open areas should entanglement risk become elevated. For more information on the risk assessment process, visit CDFW’s Whale Safe Fisheries page. For more information on the Dungeness crab fishery, visit CDFW’s Crab page, including FAQs for the 2022-23 commercial fishing season and FAQs for the new recreational crab trap regulations.

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A press release from Oct. 8 22 from the Center of Biological Diversity stated that fishing gear from unknown sources entangled at least eight other humpbacks in 2022, and two more entanglements were under investigation.

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BLUEFIN BITE IMPROVING!

By Bob Vanian of 976Bite.com

• The weather of the early spring fishing season has continued to bring rain, wind and sloppy seas but the past 10 days or so have seen improving weather with more days of sunshine. Some of the sunny days have seen strong winds blowing but the overall weather picture has been getting better. Anglers have been anxiously awaiting improved weather conditions to not only enjoy nicer days out on the water but to allow the colder than normal water conditions to stabilize and warm. There was water as cold as 51 degrees reported outside of Dana Point after a recent weather front passed through several days ago.

• The anticipated improvement in surface fishing that one normally associates with the spring time season has been slow in coming with the late winter and early spring of unsettled weather conditions but that situation appears to be changing out on the offshore fishing grounds today with today’s fishing seeing good numbers of bluefin tuna biting. Before today’s catch, the bluefin bite was on the scratchy side of things and very much hit or miss with recent weeks seeing

boats finding occasional action on fish to 170 pounds while fishing offshore waters to the southwest of Punta Colnett and to the southwest of San Martin Island between 110 and 140 miles from Point Loma.

• Today there has been a breakthrough catch of bluefin made by Pacific Queen out of Fisherman’s Landing. Fisherman’s Landing reports that Pacific Queen is out on a 1.5 day trip and that they had an early update of having 25 bluefin aboard that were in the 20 to 50 pound class. They were still fishing at the time of that report. The limited information I have is that this catch of bluefin was made within 60 miles of Point Loma while working the 1000 fathom trench between the 390 Bank and the 60 Mile Bank.

• The spring season has seen bluefin biting during both the daylight and the night time hours. Knife jigs and Flat Fall jigs have worked best during the dark and flylined sardines have been working best during daylight hours.

• The fishing at Los Coronado Islands has been producing a very occasional yellowtail but the yellowtail bite has been slow. Occasional

schools of yellows are being metered with the electronics so there are some yellowtail around that could change their habits and start biting better. What has been very good around the Islands has been the fishing for reds, an assortment of rockfish, whitefish and an occasional lingcod. The most recent trip aboard San Diego out of Seaforth Sportfishing was a full day trip that had excellent bottom fishing and returned with limits of reds and limits of rockfish.

• If you want to try for yellowtail around the Islands, yo-yo iron has been working best with dropper loop fished sardines also producing occasional hookups. Good choices for yo-yo iron include Salas 6X, Salas 7X and Salas 6X Jr. jigs in blue and white scrambled egg as well as blue and chrome colors. Most of the yellowtail activity has been found while working sonar marks found on the warm water side of temperature breaks found off the weather side of North Island and to the northeast of North Island. The cooler water around the Islands has been down around 56 degrees and the warmer water has been up around 59 degrees. Best areas for the bottom fishing around Los Coronado Islands have been to the northwest and to the north of North Island in 30 to 60 fathoms.

County coastal areas have been focused on fishing for rockfish since the seasonal rockfish/groundfish closure came to an end on April 1. The fishing at coastal and at offshore rockfish areas has been excellent as anglers have been able to fish rockfish areas without the depth restrictions of recent years.

Full story will be found online. Bob Vanian is the voice, writer, and researcher of the San Diego-based internet fish report service called 976-Bite which can be found at www.976bite. com. Vanian also provides anglers with a personal fish report service over the telephone at (619) 226-8218. He always welcomes your fish reports at that same phone number or at bob976bite@aol. com.

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hours.FullyservicedinJunealongwith bottompaint.$9,500orbestoffer.

Cleanandwellmaintained.TwinVolvo

8.1Lmotors,lowhours,sterndrives,AC& generator.Price:$74,900. SeacoastYachts,JimDragomir, 562-253-4687 jim@seacoastyachts.com

Bowandsternthrustercreateincredible maneuverabilityforthiseconomical singleVolvodieselEuropastyletrawler. $39,999.ShorelineYachtGroup,Nick: 310-748-5409, yachtbroker@pacbell.net

54’SUNSEEKERPREDATOR1998

Prestigeandpowerfromthefinestin BritishYachtdesign.FeaturingtwinMAN D2-84dieselsthattogetheroffer1600hp. $264,000.ShorelineYachtGroup,Troy: 424-537-6280, captaintrohyg@gmail.com

Turn-key,noadditionalexpense necessary.LOL46’,lowhours.1446 Cummins6BTA5.9,manyupgradeswith receipts.Greatliveaboardorforfishing, etc.$CALL$. Johnny@BarnacleFlush.com, 619-732-6287.

57’TOLLYCRAFTCPMY1991

LLCowned.Comopletelydesignerrefitin 2014withbeautifulupgrades& electronicsrefit2009.$325,000.Seacoast Yachts,DanielleLord,562-213-2900 dani@seacoastyachts.com

31’SILVERTON1979

Lotsofupgrades.Chrysler318s,7hrs each.Bottompaintin2020.Nicefor fishingorentertaining.Comfortable interiorwithgoodvisibility.$38,500. SeacoastYachts,Chuck562-455-0143 crivers@seacoastyachts.com

38’CHRISCRAFTCOMMANDER1966: Fiberglass.Goodforfishingorliveaboard.GPS, AIS,VHF,fishfinder,chartplotter.Newinterior upholstery.Sleepsfiveadults.$18,000.Call 619-890-5529oremail patrirarch6464@gmail.com

Newtomarket.Beautifullyrestored classic.Veryrare.Beautifulandelegant, she’sarealgem.Willgoquickly.$99,450. ShorelineYachtGroup:310-547-4415

ARAREOPPORTUNITY

“Beeracuda”boatsA/C,generator, CrusaderCaptain’sChoide8..1engines. Meticulouslycaredfor.Cosmeticallysheis inexcellentshape.$83,000.Shoreline YachtGroup,Tammy:949-690-5672, tammycarlos@cox.net

38’TRUENORTHDOWNEAST: Partial ownershipLLCowned.DockednexttoBalboa YachtClub.PerfectweekendCatalinaboat. Professionallyupgraded,managed& maintained.Truehassle-freeownership.VIP service.$40,000.310-529-0491

Popularfortournamentfishingandfamily fin.Exceptionalseakeepingabilities, superbfishability,long-rangeandquality constructionmergetogether.$125,000. ShorelineYachtGroup,Jack:323-422-8966, jack@shorelineredondo.com

39’BAYLINER3988 COMMANDBRIDGE2001

tobuyaoneowner,professionally maintainedBOSTONWHALEROutrage 21.Arguablythecleaneset,best maintaintedOutrage21ontheWest Coast.LowtimeYamaha225HPfour stroke.$49,850.928-300-3423

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Letussellyourboat!Wehavethe expertisetogettheresultsyoudesire. Fromattractingbuyersthroughthesale andclosing,wehaveyoucovered. Call310-748-5409

EXCEPTIONAL33’OUTRAGE2017

on2019EZthreeaxletrailer.Twin350L6 Mercswithonly148hours.Joystick.Self Levelingtabs.15”RaymarineElectronics NavigationPackage.Radar.Manymore options.Fulllistuponrequest.Locatedin BellinghamWA.Readytogo!$334,000.

CallLes:206-948-0921

CLASSIC/WOODENBOATS

2stateroom,2headpracticallayout. Insidehelm,galleyup,dinetteandsalon table,330HPTwinCumminsdiesel.LLC OWNED.$148,000.702-292-1851, joanniewilliamslv@gmail.com

GOTABOATFORSALE? CallJontoplaceanadin

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44’TROJANEXPRESS1996

Madeforcruisingincomfortwithher spaciouslayout.Twostaterooms,sleep4. Sleeklinesgivehergreatdockappeal. $87,500.GerryPurcell:310-701-5960, PURCELLYACHTS.COM, GERRY@PURCELLYACHTS.COM.

PROJECT: 197424ftOregonDoryV-hull. Restored1999.Prepforpaint,somerepairs. Newercustomtrailer.Text805-268-4972.Buyer transportfromOjaiCA.$2,000OBO.

40’BAYLINERCOMMAND BRIDGE1998

31’FORMULAPC2004

34’MARINETRADEREUROPA SEDANTRAWLER1984

41’HATTERASTWINCABIN CRUISER1964

42’BERTRAM 42CONVERTIBLE1986

31’TIARA3100OPEN2001

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SAILBOATS

44’ENDEAVOURTRAWLER

CAT2001

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33’CHEOYLEECLIPPERKETCH

Mustsell!Diesel.roller-furling,windlass, self-tailingwinch,toomanyextrasto name.Needssomeattention&tender lovingcare.Greatliveaboard.$10,000,all offersconisdered..949-933-1703

35.5’HUNTERLEGEND1990: Yanmar3GM, Northsails,rollerjib,spinnaker,depth/windinst, AP,CNGstove/waterhtr.Lasthauled/bottom paint7-20.11’Tender,8hp.$30,000,makeoffer. 714-728-4738.

44’BAVARIACENTER

COCKPIT2002

Twocabinlayout.Masterwithensuite head.Largedinettewithseatingforsix, plentyofstorage.Volvoinboarddiesel. $139,000.GerryPurcell:310-701-5960, PURCELLYACHTS.COM, GERRY@PURCELLYACHTS.COM.

50’TRI

WellsuitedforChannelIslandsCharteror world-class“comfortcruising”.Fully equipped,professionallymaintained, comfortablecruiseaccommodationfor 12.30+yearowner.DeliveryReady! $219,000.Gordie:808-630-6084, gomorrishi@gmail.com.

SAILBOATS

34’HUNTERSAILBOAT,1983

Yanmar3GMFmotor;Fuel27gallons; Watertank65gallons;PYIfolding3-blade propeller;Genoa&Spinnakersails; Stove.Needssomework.$18,000. 323-356-5677

38’CATALINA381979

Lotsofupgrades,xantrexcharger,xantrex batterymonitor,inverter,newerstove, electricwindless,tankmonitors,newer rigging.$27,500. SeacoastYachts,Errol 310-818-6988, errol@seacoastyachts.com

50’REICHEL/PUGH50-2,2002: Performance inshore-OffshoreRacer,designedbyReichelPughtobefirsttotheweathermarkin50’ class.DesignedtobeBlazingfastinlightair conditions.REDUCED$199,500.StephenRock YachtBroker:619-857-9297, stephenfrock@gmail.com

BOATPARTNERWANTED for43’sailboatin DanaPointHarbor.Buy-inrequiredplushalf monthlyexpenses.Musthavepreviousboat ownershipandsailingexperience.Contactfor detailsat sailorsavvy34@gmail.com.

39’CAL1979

CurrentlyinDanaPoint.Goodcondition. Sailinventoryforcursingorracing.$8,900. Text949-899-4167

Only80builtthisisaverycleanandwelllovedexample.ReadytosailVolvoPenta 2003T.$35,000.ContactBobNorland SeacoastYachts714-493-9214 bnorland@seacoastyachts.com

Withaverylonglistofupgrades $59,500.SeacoastYachts,Sam 310-734-4208, samuel@seacoastyachts.com

DONATIONS DONATIONS

29.5’HUNTERSAILBOAT1987

Yanmar2GMmarinediesel.Newbatteries, nicesails,wellmaintainedinside/out. Surveydone.DockedinsafeHarbor, CabrilloisleG-35,SanDiego,CA.

$12,000/OBO.805-340-1770, cgabella@gmail.com

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In-mastfurlingmainsail,rollderfurling headsail,lowhoursonYanmardiesel engine,solarpanels,autopilot.$69,500. SeacoastYachts,Capt.TimHagan, 714-926-6775 timh@seacoastyachts.com

35’BACCHANTIVSLOOP1976

2003HUNTER356

29’RANGER1973

(310) 514-4985 cabrilloway@westrec.com

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