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Rocinante Alex and Edith Malaccorto’s Beneteau 42 is a thoroughbred. Unlike the misguided mount in Don Quixote, this “Rocinante” is proving to be a real race horse. Harnessed to a full suit of Pineapple Sails, she won her first ocean series (last year’s fall ocean series) and is a leading contender for first overall for 1987. Pineapple Sails can provide the horsepower you need to outdistance the fleet. Call today and take advantage of the boat show discount.

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Additional Equipment Included: Horizon Sails • Solid Teak Staving

Interior • 5" Binnacle Compass 3 Burner Stove with Oven • Full Pro¬ pane Tank • Stove Lock • Teak Decks (option on 51 )• 50' Shore Power Cord Signet Knotmeter • Signet Depthsounder • Standard Horizons VHF Forespar Mast • Mainsail Cover Anchor • 25' Chain w/200' rode 4 Mooring Lines • Flotation Cushion 3 Fire Extinguishers • 2 Fenders 6 Lifevests • Flarekit • Airhom

Plus: Our Special Fall Convenience Pack Includes Roller Furling, Refrigeration & Battery Charger.

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Passport 51

Custom Interior Layouts

L.O.A.51'1" L.W.L.43'3" . . . 14'5" Beam . . . . . . 7'2" Draft . . . 13,000 lbs. Ballast . . 38,000 lbs. Displacement

Passport 47

7 Optional Interior Layouts

L.O.A.46'7" L.W.L.38'11 Vi" Beam .13'6" Draft . 6'6" Ballast . 12,000 lbs. Displacement . 34,000 lbs.

Passport 42

5 Optional Interior Layouts

L.O.A. . . L.W.L. . . Beam . . . braft . . . Ballast . . Displacement

. . . 41'9" . . 34'10" . .

12'10"

. . . 6'4" .9,500 lbs. 25,500 lbs.

Passport 40

10 Optional Interior Layouts

L.O.A. . . L.W.L. . . Beam . . . Draft . . . Ballast . . Displacement

. . . . .

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Passport 37

4 Optional Interior Layouts

L.O.A.37' L.W.L.29'7.5" Beam . ll'll" Draft .5'10" Ballast . 6,250 lbs. Displacement . 17,360 lbs.

Arriving soon, the new 41 and 44 designed by Robert Perry page 4

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13 21 33 103 110 133 138 142 148 154 160 162 164 168 172 176 182 192 204 214 215

Mariner 32 Ketch. A very attractive traditional cruiser. Recent renovation is your gain. Powerful Perkins diesel. Large comfortable cabin. $34,900.

Pearson 323. Quality by Pearson. Spic and span. Wheel steering. Great boat for Bay and Coast. Owner anxious. Reduced to $34,950.

Passport 40. Radar, Loran, Roller furling, Dodger, Refrigerator, Avon, All Datamarine. The list goes on. Rarely available. This popular yacht will not last long at $135,000.

1982 Almand 31. Surprisingly huge interior sports an owners aft stateroom. Diesel, wheel, teak interior. Lovingly cared for and it shows. Owner has new boat. $41,900.

1980 Southern Cross 28. Looking for Rafiki 37. Excellent choice for a seri¬ the pocket cruiser? Here it is! Gilmer ous off shore cruiser. SATNAV, refrig¬ v designed double ended cutter built in eration, auto-pilot. This mexico vet New England by Ryder. Airex hull has enjoyed TLC. New epoxy bottom, Mexico vet. $25,900. fresh varnish. Bristol. $78,000. Sistership. 51’ 50’ 47’ 47’ 47’ 46’ 46’ 44’ 43’ 42’ 41’ 41 ’ 41’ 41’ 40’ 40’ 40’ 40’ 39’ 39’ 38’ 38’ 38’ 38’ 37’ 36’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35*

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54,000 34,500 (2)48,000 45,000 41,950 58,000 43,950 34,900 35,900 41,900 26,500 29,800 24,000 30,000 36,000 31,000 22,300 (2)21,950 36,500 38,950 (3)28,000 31,500 25,900 19,500 (2) 21,000 17,000 11,200 (2)31,900 (2) 18,900 16,200 10,000 23,500 16,950 11,000

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FIRST 285 • • • • • •

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Two double cabins

• Mechanical windlass

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VHF

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Full commissioning

$79,500

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$124,700

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'64

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frm

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'80

125,000

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59,500

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26,500

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'80

35,000

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Garden ketch

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119,000

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'81

46,000

30'

Palmer Johnson

45,000

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'81

119,000

34'

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frm

75,500

30'

Pearson

42'

'81

119,500

34'

Tartan

'74

49,950

29'

Cal

42'

Pearson 42.4 Tayana cutter

'83

135,000

34'

Wylie

'81

47,500

29'

41'

Formosa (2)

frm

79,000

33'

Islander

'65

24,000

29'

41' 40'

Morgan Ol

'82

115,000

33'

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58,000

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33'

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'85

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40'

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frm

40'

Pearson

'80

93,500

32'

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39'

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'79

80,000

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39'

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'83

92,000

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39'

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frm

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'80

38'

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38'

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76 78

24,000

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Tartan

20,000

26’

Cheoy Lee

'64

17,000

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26'

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frm

9,850

24,500

26'

Pearson (2)

frm

10,500

Cal Cascade

'69

. 21,500

26'

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frm

9,000

'67

31,000

26'

Seafarer

18,000

29'

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frm

25,000

25'

C&C

11,500

29'

Pointen

32,000

25'

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'62

9,500

37,000

29'

Ranger

25,000

25'

Coronado (2)

frm

6,000

frm

60,000

28'

Albin Marine

'81

34,500

25'

Ericson

13,200

Challenger

'74

38,000

28'

13,000

25'

Kirby

11,950

'76

32,000

28'

Cal Columbia

'68

Columbia 9.6

'69

15,000

25'

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frm

9,500

32'

Columbia Sabre

'66

9,200

28'

Columbia Mkll

24,000

25'

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'62

6,500

65,000

32'

'76

45,000

28'

Islander

'84

31,000

25'

US Yachts

'82

frm

55,000

32'

Fuji Max Young

'84

19,500

28'

Pearson

24,500

24'

Gladiator

'68

7,995 7,000

Ericson

'81

95,000

32'

Pearson

42,800

28'

Royal Cruiser

24,500

23'

Columbia

38'

Kettenburg

'54

18,000

32'

Pearson 32-3

51,000

28'

26,000

23'

Santana

75 '80

6,900 10,000

38'

Morgan

'78

67,500

32'

Traveller

44,500

28'

Santana Seafarer — Rang

'60

16,500

22'

Chrysler

6,500

37'

Endeavour

'79

73,000

32'

Valiant (2)

frm

65,000

27'

Balboa

'80

14,500

22'

Columbia

'68

2,500

65,000

31'

Angleman

'66

34,000

27'

C&C

'81

29,000

22' /O'Day

6,000

33,000

27'

14,000

37'

O'Day Sparkman&Stephens

'79

21'

Yngling

'84

Trismus

29,500

12'

Dyer

'86

Offers 1,650

37' 36'

Chinook

37'

'78

36'

Cheoy Lee

36'

Island^

64,000

31'

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'69

'80

58,000

31'

Ericson

49,500

27'

Cal Cape Dory Yacht

'69

30,000

31'

Pearson sloop

37,000

27'

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frm

9,999

'73

59,500

31'

Sea Eagle

'80

47,000

27'

Cheoy Lee

'65

17,000

42,000

30'

Catalina (3)

frm

30,000

27'

Columbia

20,000

Si-

17,000

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oni mm mo mm moms Compare function for function, spec for spec, dollar for dollar, you’ll find Navico autopilots offer you more.

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Suggested Retail Price

• 5579

Power Consumption

• 300 mA (average)

• $84# • 400 mA (average)

Wheel Torque

• 56 lb./ft.

• 65 lb /ft

Wheel Speed

• 5.85 rpm • Digital LCD Set, Auto, Dodge, Dodge

• 3.3 rpm

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Navico autopilots feature an unprecedented three-y _ r warranty. No other manufac¬ turer offers this kind of pro¬ tection for your investment.

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No hassle 48-hour service, guaranteed. If your Navico autopilot needs repair, send it directly to us. We will fix it and ship it back out to you within 48 hours or replace it free of charge. Guaranteed. For more information and the name of your nearest Navico dealer, please call toll-free 1-800-354-0003. In CT 203-242-3216.

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• Flashing Light

• Yes • Rotate compass dial to desired heading

. 1 • Yes • Press combination of 10° buttons and 1° buttons.

Compass

• Hall Effect

• Flux Gate

Off-Course Alarm

• Yes, with on/off override

* Yes

Dodge, with previous course memory

• Yes

Sea State and Trim Control Handheld Remote Control (optional)

• Fully Automatic

• Yes

. Yes

Windvane (optional)

• Yes

Overload Protection

• Replaceable Fuse in Unit

• Yes • User Supplied In-Line Fuse

Standard Warranty

• Three Years

• Two Years

Autopilots for Larger Tiller Steered Vessels

Navico TP-2500

Recommended Boat Length

• To 46' (11M)

Suggested Retail Price Power Consumption

• $495 • 180 mA (average)

• $575 • 300 mA (average)

Controlled Thrust

• 143 lbs.

• 125 lbs.

Hardover Time (no load)

• 6.0 seconds

• 6.5 seconds

Actuator Stroke

• 10 inches

. 10 inches

Keyboard Controls

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Recommended Boat Lengtn

Oirection. Alarm 0n/0ff

m Navico autopilots feature a proven design that functions reliably and consistently. We believe simplicity and function are what make an autopilot great.

NAVICO

Navico WP-4000

Function Display

maamiiY

Navico North America, Inc. 9 Old Windsor Road Bloomfield, CT 06002

Autopilots for Wheel Steered Vessels

Tack or Change Course .

or disengage autopilot and set course manually.

Autohelm AH-1000

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• Flashing light • Press combination of 10° buttons and 1° buttons,

• Compass Display • Rotate compass dial to desired heading Tack or Change Course | ——-;————-———--— Compass

. or disengage autopilot and set course manually.

• Hall Effect

• Flux Gate

• Automatic

Rudder Ratio Control

• Four-position

• None

Seastate Control

• Variable

• Automatic

Handheld Remote Control (optional)

• Yes • Yes

Overload Protection

• Yes • Yes • Replaceable Fuse in Unit

Standard Warranty

• Three Years

Trim Control

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Windvane (optional)

Autopilots for Smaller Tiller Steered Vessels

Hardover Time (no load)

• Two Years

Autohelm AH-800

Navico TP-1600

* To 30’ (9M)

Suggested Retail Price Controlled Thrust

• User Supplied In-Line Fuse i

Recommended Boat Length Power Consumption

^ • To 34' (10.5M)

150 mA (average)

1315 300 mA (average) ■ 85 lbs.

■ 88 lbs

12.5 seconds

9.5 seconds

Actuator Stroke

* 10 inches

• 10 inches

Display Tack or Change Course

Compass ■ Rotate compass dial to desired heading

• Flashing light_ » Press combination ot 10° buttons and 1° buttonsT or disengage autcpilot and set course manually

Compass

Hall Effect

Trim Control

Automatic

Rudder Ratio Control

Four-position

Seastate Control_ HandbeicTRemote Control (optional^

Variable Yes ■ Yes

• Flux Gate ■ Automatic None Automata • Yes

Overload Protection

■ Replaceable Fuse in Unit

■ Yes ■ User Supplied In-Line Fuse

Standard Warranty

• Three Years

> Two Years

Windvane (optional)

Call our competition first: Autohelm America, Inc. (800) 833-4603 Then call us: (800) 354-0003. In CT (203) 242-3216. Then call vour nearest West Marine dealer. Comparisons based on manufacturers 1 1 ” published specifications. Navico - Built and backed to be the best Autohelm is a trademark of Autohelm America, Inc.

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Stephen &> Mary Rice, Morgan, Utah Does it still make sense to own a charter yacht? The Rices know it does. At The Moorings. After principal and interest payments and fabulous weeks of cruising, their Moorings 51 put more than $6,000 into their pockets - even with 100% financing.

“I have a number of investments but none which is more pleasurable and which has had such a positive impact on my life. From a dollars and cents point-of-view, it has also proven to be one of my best investments’.’ Steve, an aerospace engineer and entrepreneur, is a professional researcher. Six other companies wanted to “sell” him a charter yacht

“Ultimately, after intensive research, very large phone bills, and dozens of pages of financial pro¬ jections, I narrowed the field to one company— The Moorings’.’

He appreciated The Moorings professionalism. Not just in staff, bases and maintenance, but in our history of doing what we promise: 18 years without any need for excuses, every payment on-time and in-full.

“In the first year The Moorings actually did better than their projections. And we are seriously considering a second Moorings yacht to place in the Sea of Cortez? His Moorings 51 is a partnership. He and his partner, John Rogers, both profit from referral commissions and: the sale of “owner” time. But, it is also an important parti of his lifestyle, something he and Mary enjoy together. And are enormously proud of.

v ' “We love every cruise. MariLynda is ready to sail the moment we arrive at the marina. We feel like part of The Moorings family. That feeling and the way we’re treated are priceless? We’d like to show you other references that will prove we are as good as his claims... and ours. Write or call us (toll-free) for Management Plus II information. The Moorings USA, Suite 402,1305 U.S. 19 South, Clearwater, FL 34624. Florida or outside US: 813/ 530-5651. Other US: 1-800-521-1126.,

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STEEL PILOTHOUSE The appeal of steel is

BREWER 45 Capable and seaworthy Brewer design.

ssed strength. Capable and equipped for global USCG licensed for 18 passengers. $250,000.

Owner has singlehanded her to and from Mexico — all this in a luxurious interior. $99,500.

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racer/cruiser. Very well equipped above and below deck. Owner not using her enough. $35,900.

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finished in fine Swedish style, diesel, shower, propane stove, perfect cruiser. $47,000.

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trailer. Best equipped 22 in the Bay. 6 hp Evinrude, pro¬ pane stove, surf the swells, tri-radiai spinnaker. Asking $13,900.

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SELECTED SAIL BROKERAGE 13,900 21’ FREEDOM (2) 49,500 24’ DANA, 1986 12,500 25’ CATALINA w/trlr 14,900 25’ HUNTER 19,950 25’ PACIFIC SEACRAFT 21,900 25’ FREEDOM (3) 9,500 26’ PEARSON ARIEL 11,500 26’ COLUMBIA 15,500 26’ PEARSON 20,000 26’ CONTESSA 27’ ERICSON 18,950 27’ H-27 16,900 17,000 27’ NEWPORT 27’ PAC. SEACRAFT ORION 43,900 17,500 27’ CAL 2-27 19,500 27’ CATALINA 27’ SUN 19,500 27’ TARTAN 21,500 27’ NOR’SEA 38,500 14,950 28’ RHODES RANGER 19,500 28’ TAIPAN 22,000 28’ RANGER 19,900 29’ ERICSON 20,000 29’ CASCADE 30’ WILDERNESS Offers 19,500 30’ HUNTER 21,500 30’ RAWSON 27,500 30’ ERICSON 29,500 30’ BURNS 1-ARAI.LONE 32,750 30’ COLD-MOLDED MULL 36,900 30’ BRISTOL 29.9 try 44,000 30’ S-2 65,000 30’ BABA 24,000 31’ PEARSON 46,000 31’ MARI AH (2) 14,000 32’ MOWER KNOCKABOUT 27,000 32’ ERICSON 34,500 32’ CHALLENGER (2) 39,500 32’ TRAVELLER 46,900 32’ WESTSAIL (2) 45,900 32’ MORGAN 59,500 SC 32’ VALIANT 79,500 33’ FREEDOM 24,900 33’ TARTAN 10 (2) 39,500 33’ HUNTER 25,000 34’ CHINOOK 49,500 34’ HUNTER 79.950 loaded 34’ STEEL NEW 115,000 34’ FISHER P.H. 34.950 35’ GARDEN Ketch 49.500 35’ SANTANA 63,000 35’ BRISTOL 82.500 35’ C&C LANDFALL 42,000 36’ ISLANDER 55,000 36’ ANGLEMAN Ketch 29.500 37’ SOVEREL Cruising 42,000 37’ ISLANDER 58,000 37’ TRISMUS 99.500 37’ CREALOCK 109,000 37’ BALTIC 69.500 38’ NORTHEAST 69.500 38’ PACIFIC 76.500 38’ C&C LANDFALL 79.500 38’ CSTM HUNTINGFORD 79.500 39’ FREYA (2) 125,000 39’ FREEDOM EXPRESS SC 120,000 40’ NICHOLSON 48.500 41’ WOODCUTTER 94,000 41’ PERRY 105,000 42’ GARDEN Ketch 89.500 43’ (jULFSTAR MKIl 99.500 43’ HANS CHRISTIAN 109,000 44’ PETERSON 130,000 (2) 44’ FREEDOM 139.500 44’ LANCER Motorsailer 110,000 45’ EXPLORER 149,000 45’ LANCER Motorsailer 115.500 PERRYO 149.500 275,000 68,000

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50’ CUSTOM Stee 52’ KETTENBURC./ COLUMBIA 52’ IRWIN Ketch 59’ STEEL P.H. Ketch

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Even with a lot more experience now Pacific Seacraft 31. Only now we'd know why we chose Chip Martin

Have you ever thought about going cruising, but decided you weren't experienced enoi Well, meet Chip and Kris Martin of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

bout a year ago Chip decided to go cruising. This was rather amazing in that he and Kris didn't own a boat, in fact they had never even been on a cruising sailboat before. "We attended several boat shows across the country, saw hundreds of boats," said Chip. "We chose the Pacific Seacraft because we loved the looks of the boat, trusted the people from Pacific Seacraft, and felt the 31 would be seaworthy enough to com¬ pensate for our lack of experience."

Pacific Seacraft 31; Odyssey, lying serenely at anchor off Little Thatch Island 6 stormy passage from Nassau. deck/hull connection is engineered with a double flange bedded in high tensile polyurethane adhesive compound and thrufastened with %" 18-8 stainless steel bolts. It is the strongest, most water-tight con¬ nection available in current production technology.

Comfort and control have been central to the whole design of the 31 The interior of the 31 was designed by Joseph Artese, the designer of many highly acclaimed custom yacht interiors. Its aft head location is convenient to the crew on watch, and the open interior arrangement provides the comfort of a much larger boat. Comfort and control have been ceritral to the whole design of the 31. Her balance is so precise that an average person will be able to singlehand her; even under adverse conditions.

A chip off the old dock, right away we knew the boat was strong "Vife're really careful with the boat, but the first time Chip docked the boat he came in a bit too fast. We rammed the bow into a concrete dock,"remembers Kris'T was sure we'd damaged the boat, but there was only a small scratch. The dock faired a bit worse — a large chunk of concrete was knocked out. Now that's a strong boat!"

Bulletproof construction The construction of the Pacific Seacraft 31 is excellent throughout. Her fiberglass hull and deck are built to the most rigorous specifications, 100% hand laid-up and squeegeed to remove all excess resin for op¬ timum/strength to weight ratio. The vital

"A better boat in all conditions" "Our timing was not the best," Chip con¬ tinued. "Everywhere we went we hit storms. Just out of St. Petersburg we had 30-plus knot winds and following seas out in the Gulf. It was really nasty all the way to the Keys — not the best conditions to try out a new boat. It was then that we realized just how good a boat we had chosen." Crealock has relied on his experience as a cruising sailor along with his technical ex¬ pertise to guide him to the final lines of the 31. “With the 31, I've tried for a shape that will not only remain manageable even when wind and sea conditions are severe, but that will have less wetted surface and be able to

carry more sail and thus be a better l in all conditions." - WIB Crealock Says Kris of the 31's heavy "it's a real easy boat to handle. I n overpowered at the wheel. Just outs sau a major storm hit us, (Wfe later 1< it closed the Miami airport, Br¬ anded 50-plus knot wind: were 15-20 feet high.) The boat 3 flawlessly, even in severe conditions, other boats in the vicinity tossed about and taking a lot of w; the decks, we were actually having a sail with a relatively comfortable and little water on deck at all. Our: was a comfortable 5 knots under only, and 6V2 knots with staysail and ble reefed main."

After thousands of sea miles "Cruising is great. The Virgin Islands wonderful. Even though we've had a 1 leam, I wouldn't do it any different," Chip. "We've always felt very safe - pri ily due to our Pacific Seacraft 31. The l is very stable and easy to handle." "And is she fast! At first we thought were passing everyone because of our great sail trim," Chip laughed. "Wfe final' figured out it was the boat. Reaching in good breeze, we are easily able to si 6.8 to 7.2 knots." "The boat gets a lot of attention," added. "It's really a beautiful boat. And thi support and help we've gotten from Pacific Seacraft has been outstanding." Chip concluded, "Even with a lot more ej perience now we'd still choose the Seacraft 31. Only now we'd know i chose it."

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1984 CAVALIER 39

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(415) 865-2511 2415 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 945011

30’ - 50’ berths for rent on the San Francisco waterfront at the new South Beach Harbor.

★ Located one-half mile south of the Bay Bridge. ★ Direct access to deep water, even at lowest tides. ★ Locking security gates and 24-hour patrol. ★ Solid concrete breakwaters minimizing surge. ★ Dockboxes, water and power hook-ups. ★ 500’ guest dock. ★ 5 minutes away from downtown San Francisco

South Beach Harbor The Embarcadero at Pier 40, San Francisco, CA 94107 Harbor Master: (415) 495-4911 page 20

CALENDAR

WHALE POINT MINS STOP NEW! At Whale Point

Nonrace September 1-3 — Free seminars in the use of Loran C at West Marine Products stores. Seminar will meet 7-9 p.m. September 1 in Oakland (532-5230), September 2 in Sausalito (332-0202) and September 3 in Palo Alto (494-6660). Call store for reservations. September 6 — Two videos, including one produced by War¬ wick Tompkins, father of Mill Valley’s Commodore Tompkins, will be shown at the Armchair Sailor Bookstore in Sausalito from noon to 5 p.m. The Tompkins video is Fi/ty South to Fifty South, and is the original black and white film of the voyages of the historic Wanderbird in the ’30s. It shows storms, the rounding of Cape Horn and her return to San Francisco under the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge. The other video is A Sailor’s Dream, narrated by Gary Jobson, about racing on the Bay. September 8 — Classes in sailing and seamanship offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 26 at Berkeley YC, One Seawall Drive, Berkeley. Classes will be held Tuesdays 7-9:30 p.m. No charge. For information call D. J. Wooley at 540-5951. September 9 — Coastal navigation class starts at Stockdale Marine near Sacramento. Call (916) 332-0775. September 12-13 - Wooden Boat Festival at Richmond Marina Bay. Classic wooden boats, fancy knots, sailmaking, ship carvings, nautical presentations. In conjunction with the Festival by the Bay, with folk arts, music, food, arts, crafts, kite festival, etc. Call 237-8295. September 15 — Class in boat maintenance offered through Pajaro Valley Unified School District near Watsonville. Call 662-0122. September 15, 16 — Beginning of Coastal Piloting and Celestial Navigation 1 classes at College of Alameda. Coastal Piloting classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Celestial Naviga¬ tion 1 meets Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. For information call 748-2255 or 522-7221. September 15-16 - Beginning of three classes offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Alameda Adult School, 2200 Central Avenue, Alameda. Advanced Coastal Piloting starts September 15. Boating Skills and Seamanship starts September 16, along with Sail¬ ing and Seamanship. All courses last 13 weeks and meet at 7:30 p.m. For information call 351-5100 or 651-5492. September 19 — Sea chantey program aboard the schooner C.A. Thayer at Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco. Children’s programs from 3 to 5 p.m. Regular programs run from 8 p.m. to midnight. RSVP at 556-1871. September 19-27 - Bay Area Boat Show. Marina Village, Alameda. More than 150 boats and 70 booths. Admission $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Hours noon to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For information call 521-2558. September 20 — Angel Island Cruise to benefit Children’s Hospital in Oakland. Sail to the island on boats provided by Metropolitan YC Oakland. Lunch and live music provided. For

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reservations call 652-9202. September 20-27 - Oakland SeaFest ’87. Free exhibits, films, lectures, concerts and panel discussions marking the Port of Oakland’s 60th anniversary. September 23 - Tides program at the Bay Model Visitor Center, Sausalito, sponsored by the San Francisco Boardsailors Association. Kimball Livingston, sailing writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, will be the guest speaker. Program is intended to help boardsailors understand tricky tides and currents around Crissy Field and the Golden Gate. For more information call 332-3871. September 26-27 - Coronado 25 Fleet 7 cruise-in to Sausalito

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Celebration of Water Sports!

♦ Over 250 Boats! ♦ Live Boat Demos ♦ Quality Brokerage Boats ♦ Boat Accessories ♦ Barefoot Water-Ski Shows ♦ Windsurfing Instruction ♦ Sailing Lessons ♦ Nautical Fashion Shows ♦ Live Music/Entertainment

BOATING HAS NEVER BEEN SO AFFORDABLE! Stop by today and see for yourself! MARINA VILLAGE in ALAMEDA SEPTEMBER 19-27,1987

Highway 880 (17), Broadway Exit, Follow signs to Alameda, Left on Marina Village Parkway, Follow road to Marina Village

WEEKDAYS-Noon tqJPM SAT & SUN-10AM to 7PM Adults $5.00 Admission

SPONSORED AND PRODUCED BY THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINE ASSOCIATION AND PEPSI COLA

Children to age 12—FREE

$1.00 Discount with empty can of Pepsi

$113-$158 per month*

$141-$292 per month*

19' Runabout

22' Cuddy Sailer

Average retail price range; $8;?SO-SU.35ft**

$12,750-$33,900**

$507-$l,256 per month’

32' Trawler

Average retail price range:

•Monthly cost of ownership figures based on 20% downpayments and average finance rates and terms from nationwide sample of lending institutions polled Fall 1986. ••Retail price ranges based on nationwide manufacturer sample and include price of outboard or sterndrive engines where applicable.

StarCruiser HOOD’S high technology introduces speed to roller furling genoas. Increasing bias angle on luff allows easy shape adjustment with halyard.

Foam luff insert eliminates fullness caused by reefing.

Fan type head patch locks in shape under high loads.

Extra reinforcement for reef positions.

Specially engineered cruising Laminar.® Panel layout allows step up construction.

Eclipse U.V. protection on leech and foot panels.

Reefing labels indicate optimum reefed positions.

Radial construction allows light weight and insures strength air use.

Our sail designers have used the high technol¬ ogy available at HOOD to produce the first roller furling-roller reefing Genoa to take advantage of the recent, dramatic changes in materials and the sailmakers’ art.

Computer Design Our HOOD/Net computer system helps us to design an optimally shaped sail and brings high performance to roller-furling Genoas. That computer system, using data on your boat and local sailing conditions, will develop a perfect design for you in just a few minutes.

Fabric The StarCruiser uses HOOD’s exclusive Laminar® Mylar laminated fabric, HOOD’s own dacron fabric or a combination of both depending on your requirements. A Star¬ Cruiser made of Laminar will maintain a “tin sail” shape over a wider wind range. You could even use your StarCruiser as a #2 Genoa for racing.

CAD/CAM In addition to computer aided design your new StarCruiser benefits from HOOD’s com¬ puter aided manufacturing. The CAD/CAM system cuts complex curved panels with a Laser. Sailshape is built into every edge of every panel; not just into the single shaping seam common with manually built sails. Laminar panels are first fitted with seam tape, then double or step-stitched for super¬ strong seams.

Hand Finishing Hand finishing is still a HOOD specialty, so you get a high tech sail from the world’s most sophisticated sailmaker, with hand details attended to by careful cruising sailmakers. When you put your boat in “cruise” you don’t have to leave the fast lane, call your nearest HOOD loft to get a quote.

Panel orientation remains constant as sail is reefed for heavy air use.

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CALENDAR Racing September 4 — Windjammers Race from San Francisco to San¬ ta Cruz. Sponsored by the Windjammers YC. For entry information cal! Kirt Brooks, 284-1778 or 284-1826. September 4-6 — Pacific Coast Championships for J/29s hosted by the Corinthian YC. For information call Tom Fancher, (408) 358-2569. September 5 — Singlehanded Sailing Society LongPac race. Contact Shama Kota-Gutheti at 332-5073 or 383-6465. September 5-6 — Santa Rosa Sailing Club’s Labor Day Regatta at Tomales Bay. Contact Steve Skold, 5306 Yerba Buena Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, (707) 539-1782. September 5-7 — Hawkfarm National Championship Regatta, hosted by Richmond YC. Contact Rick Schuedt at 235-4191. September 5-7 — Catalina 27 National Championship Regatta at Seal Beach YC in Long Beach. Contact Gene Lever at (714) 732-4169. September 5-7 — 38th Mercury Labor Day Regatta in Carmel Bay, hosted by the Stillwater YC. Invitational “old timer’s race”, plus open and B divisions. September 10-13 — Olson 25 Nationals, hosted by Berkeley YC. Contact Steve Roberts at 786-0300. September 12 — Wooden Boat Racing Association. Two races on the Olympic Circle. Final races of season. September 12-13 — Second Annual Plaza Cup sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula YC. Open to all Santana 35s. Call William Keller, (408) 758-3851. September 13-19 — Big Boat Series, sponsored by St. Francis YC. Don’t miss this one. September 17 — Small Boat Racing Association at San Leandro YC. Call 939-4069. September 19 - Round-the-Rock Race. Spinnaker YC race from San Leandro channel around Alcatraz and back. Contact Heidi Simonsen, (408) 742-9144 or (408) 255-0694. September 19 — Richmond YC Brooks Island Picnic. September 19-20 — Multi-Hull Racing Association Presidio Regatta. Crissy Field. Call Mike at (408) 253-3584. September 19-20 - Ericson 27 Regionals at Richmond YC. Contact Rosalee Lewis at (408) 736-5940. September 25-27 — Wylie Wabbit Nationals hosted by the Rich¬ mond YC. Five bouy races and one long-distance race. Contact Mike or Cheri Morrow at (707) 448-0216. September 26 — Speedsailing on San Francisco Bay. Multihulls and ultralights compete boat-for-boat. Course near Pier 39. September 26 — Jim Ong Triangle ocean race. Contact Ocean Yacht Racing Association at 771-9500. September 26-27 — Catalina 27 Northern California Cham¬ pionship Regatta at Ballena Bay. Contact Hank Schade at 968-5005. September 26-27 - Folsom Lake YC Fall Regatta on Lake Natomas near Sacramento. Centerboard boats only. Contact Scott Fredrickson at (916) 381-2173. October 3-4 - Half Moon Bay race sponsored by Corinthian and Metropolitan yacht clubs. Open to all groups. Contact YRA at 771-9500. EVENING RACE SERIES Corinthian YC — September 4. Race starts at 7 p.m. Call 435-2777. Encinal YC — September 11, 20, 25, 29. October 3, 4. Races start at 6:20 p.m. Contact Mike Sweeney at 522-3272. Golden GateYC — September 11. Race starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 346-BOAT. page 25

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VAGABOND 47 Great daysailer. Boat & trlr. $3,995

LANCER 30 1980, microwave, TV, KM, DF, furling jib, h&c press. Exclnt cond. $25,500

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Lets face it. You make a lot of decisions every the right information. In order to decide on the best boat insurance policy; Pam will discuss in great detail an overall plan. Shell compare bene¬ fits of several companies and will take special care to tailor a policy to fit your exact needs. What sets Pam Vickrey apart is her care and concern for the things that matter most to all boat owners —quality cover¬ age, attention to detail, full service, and nobody works harder to keep you afloat

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Raytheon ON THE LEADING EDGE OF TECHNOLOGY RAYNAV-570: Loran performance like nothing you’ve ever seen! The easiest-to-use, full featured loran available! This loran makes navigating a joy to learn and a cinch to master! Our most popular seller is being offered at a super-special September Boat Show price! Features include: • Fully automatic worldwide operation • Exceptionally large, back-lit, daylight-viewable LCD readouts • Giant display of most important information • Corrects for Loran-C signal deviation • Selects best primary and secondary stations • Converts true to magnetic bearings • Large bar-graph steering guide • Audible and visible alarms for inadequate Loran signals, exceeded steering limits, waypoint arrival, and anchor watch drift limits • 100 waypoints entered as Lat/Long, TD or bearing and distance • Speed, velocity, course, time and distance to go and distance from start • Up to 16 different pages of navigation data • Automatic notch filters eliminate noise and interference • Economical trim kit available for recessed mounting • Two-year limited warranty.

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LETTERS and chop, they were lucky we’d seen them. Drifting down on them, we took the boys aboard our boat and sent them below to towel themselves off and get warm. Once the boys were taken care of, I put my mushroom anchor, chain, and 40-ft of line on the capsized boat so it wouldn’t drift away during the night. The boys could retrieve it the next morning. We returned to boys to China Camp by running our boat up on the beach and letting them jump off the bow. I gave them my name and phone number, asking them to please return my anchor, chain and rode. There was a park Ranger there who I figured would log the incident. So I didn’t get the boys’ names. Just after dark, while having supper in the anchorage, we noticed a boat maneuvering where I’d anchored the boys’ boat. I flashed them with a latern, but received no signal back. The next morning we left for the Delta, as planned. Wow, what a ride! As we sailed by the spot where we’d anchored the boat, it was gone, just as we had expected. But now I’m considerably upset. We rescued two people who very likely would have lost their lives from hypothermia. But they don’t have the courtesy to return my anchor and rode. I called the Coast Guard, but they know nothing of the incident. I’ve been to China Camp to find the ranger three times, but he’s never there. And my calls go unanswered. I did my good deed for the day, and all I want is my anchor back. I don’t know who you boys are, but because of us you’re still here. Roy Wehrer 181 Westgate Circle Santa Rosa, 95401 Roy — If we were you, we’d certainly be angry, too. Yet maybe there’s a simple explanation. Perhaps in the excitement the numbed boys misplaced your address. VJe hope you don’t mind that we printed it, perhaps they’ll call to see that you get your anchor gear back. At least we sure hope so! By the way, send us Chuck and your shirt sizes, we’d like to mail you a couple of Latitude t-shirts for being such responsible sailors. □ NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE

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LETTERS Golden Couple”. He ends up telling us much more about himself than the Pardeys, for whom he uncovers his dark, twisted . . . pre¬ judice. The rest of Townes’ letter spews forth nothing but damaging rumor, cheap innuendo, and vile, outright lies. What is Townes’s problem? Aren’t we just discussing preferences in cruising styles here? The only thing Townes makes clear to me about Lin and Larry Pardey is that he doesn’t know the facts about them. Let me try. I have known the Pardeys for nearly ten years. 1 have watched and joined them cruising, daysailing, racing, goofing off, building boats (yes, even fiberglass ones). I’ve been with them at cruisers’ potlucks, lectures, slide shows, even stumbling out of Hussongs. I’ve never seen them do or say anything that wasn’t meant for the good of the sport of sailing and the people in it. Their contributions are valuable, and personally, they are as warm and geniune and earthy now as when I first met them. And that’s not true for too many big time sail¬ ing celebrities I’ve met, outside of Buddy Melges — another real contributor to the sport. The Pardeys are opinionated, but you have to ask them for their advice or read their writings. They don’t — unlike a lot of “experts” — shove their views on you, unasked. If you disagree with their views, like Andy Kerr, fine. Make your case, make your choice. We all do. Thanks, Latitude, for the chance at character restoration. Now, Mr. Townes — GRRRRR — you’ve gotten me mad. How wiil your own cruising choices, your advice which you’ve dispensed so freely stand up to a barrage of name calling, rumor, and misinfor¬ mation? How about your conduct, your skills as a cruising sailor? Would you be offended — I don’t expect you to write books or articles or draw lecture crowds, so we’ll just have to work with the material in your letter — if a Mr. Townes-type ripped you to shreds in

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□ DOWNWIND OF CONVENTION We wrote previously about our experiences with fuel dock atten¬ dants and the skipper’s need for assistance to successfully dock a boat, especially in situations with strong current or wind. We’ve been doing some more thinking about what the skipper can do and con¬ clude that conventional wisdom is wrong. We haven’t had many chances to practice our new ideas but let’s see if I can convince you. I wish to address the problem of a modern sailboat with auxiliary engine making a sails-furled, power approach to a dock when: (a) a wind is blowing parallel to the dock, and, (b) when a current is running parallel to the dock. Conventional wisdom says to approach the dock by heading the boat into the wind or into the current. We believe that better boat control can be maintained by just the opposite approach. Consider the following: With the wind blowing parallel to the dock (and assuming no cur¬ rent is flowing), convention says we should motor upwind, reducing our speed over the bottom and through the water so that it becomes zero just as we come alongside the dock. The problem is that our boat needs a certain minimum velocity through the water to maintain steerage. The result is that in the process of slowing down we lose directional control before we reach the desired position alongside the dock. When this happens the boat falls off to port or starboard under the forces of the wind, and we are either blown away from or into the dock. This even happens when we may still have forward power on; the critical thing being whether the boat’s velocity through the water is sufficient to produce the control needed to maintain directional con¬ trol.

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LETTERS Now if we reverse our approach by coming in downwind, and slow down using reverse power, we can reduce our velocity over the ground and through the water to zero. The boat will not be blown away from or into the dock, but act like a weathervane parallel to the dock. In case (b), with a current flowing parallel to the dock (and assum¬ ing no wind), conventional wisdom is to motor upcurrent, reducing speed until the velocity over the bottom is zero just as the boat reaches the desired position alongside the dock. If the current is fast enough for the underbody to maintain steerage, this works fine. But if the current is insufficient to maintain directional control, we have the same problem as in case (a). Here again, if we reverse our approach we get better control. The skipper should bring the boat in with the current, slowing down by using reverse power until the boat is in the desired position alongside the dock. With careful application of power he can actually make the boat hover in the current with zero velocity over the bottom. It is in¬ teresting to note that in this position the boat can be made to move sideways by application of rudder — e.g. a slight turn to port will cause the boat to move by to the left. The boat is very stable backing into the current and this seems to be a more controllable approach to a dock, especially in a strong current, than the conventional upcurrent approach. Dave McKinley Upland

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Dave — As you suggest, boatspeed through the water is the critical factor in boat control. What ‘conventional wisdom’ really dictates is that you approach a dock with sufficient speed for steerage and then at the last moment give the necessary blast of reverse and touch of helm to kiss the dock. ‘Conventional wisdom’ does not recommend you approach the dock at near zero speed through the water because that results in near zero control. If approaching a dock downwind or downcurrent works best for you, that’s fine. And, in fact, there are a significant number of boats that are easier to control at low speeds and in tight quarters while in reverse. But for the vast majority of skippers and boats, that’s not the case. How to be sure? Spend an hour or so doing nothing but trying dif¬ ferent methods of approaching the dock — with plenty of fenders out, naturally. □OVERHEARD A friend of mine delivers boats up and down the coast and sometimes calls me via marine operator during a delivery. After the phone company gave him a credit card, he started charging calls to his personal account. That means he gave his credit card number to the marine operator over the air-waves for all the world to hear! That’s a perfectly natural thing many of us have done without thinking — myself included. Then my friend received a nice call from Ma Bell one morning, ex¬ plaining that unless he was doing a lot more talking than usual they suspected someone had copied his card number and was using it fraudulently. During one busy night over $3,000 in charges had been recorded against his account! Fortunately, he is not liable for that bill since there was no com¬ plicity on his part. If it hadn’t been such a clear-cut situation it could have been more of a hassle for him. So there goes another time honored American tradition, the credit card call home from offshore! Jocelyn Nash Point Richmond page 51

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LETTERS Jocelyn — That’s a good thing to be made aware of because some folks might want to make their marine operator calls collect. Nonetheless, we wouldn’t let on incident like that stop us. Perhaps we’re reckless, but it seems to us that credit card numbers get overheard all the time. Particularly in places like airports. And if you catch the mistakes — that’s the hard part, taking time to spot them on your bill — Ma Bell is usually pretty understanding.

□A CLARIFICATION I am writing about a statement you made in the Letters section of the July issue. You said “the maximum number of passengers on a skippered charter is six. If any companies are putting more than six on skippered charters they are in violation of the law.” My husband and I have operated our ketch, Seahorse II, as a charter vessel on the San Francisco Bay since 1982. We are U.S.C.G. licensed to carry 18 passengers, plus two crew. There is also the Ruby, which carries more than six, and more recently the Rendezvous. 1 just want to set the record straight and to let folks know that there are skippered sailboats for hire for parties of more than six persons. We enjoy your publication very much and always read it from cover to cover. We especially enjoyed it when we were cruising and reading matter was hard to come by. Keep up the good work! Daphne M. Robinson Sebastopol Daphne — We should have made ourselves a little more clear. Six is the maximum number of passengers on a skippered charter of an unlicensed boat. Boats that have proper certification - such as yours, Ruby, and Rendezvous are allowed to carry as many as the Coast Guard specifies.

□FORMULATING FOREIGN POLICY WITH A HAM RADIO 1 believe that the article by Gordon West published in your July 1987 issue warrants substantial criticism. West’s sketchy and in¬ complete discussion of Mexican licensing procedure may be the result of ignorance or of self-interest. In either case, it provided a pretext to criticize Mexican communications regulations and the Americans who comply with them. 1 hope the topic is covered competently in future issues of Latitude. It would probably be best handled by a resident of Mexico who has/irst hand and unprejudiced knowledge of Mexicdn law and practice. West makes unsubstantial allegations to the effect that an unspecified number of Americans will “undoubtedly” abuse the courtesy extended by the Mexican communications authorities to beat the system — the very same system, by the way, that provides West’s livelihood. Does he envision American cunning and Mexican venality combining to allow malefactors to elude the long arm of the self-appointed “Guardians of Amateur Radio Purity”? Does Gordon West imagine sleazy Americans in dark glasses and raincoats slipping thick wads of greenbacks to leering, mustachioed Mexican officials in rumpled khaki uniforms? Just like the bad old days when you could buy a call sign in some banana republic. West’s baseless allegations are insulting to Americans living abroad in Mexico and to the government and people of that nation. Mexico has generously extended full ham privileges to resident licensed American hams who request those privileges. This is the legitimate prerogative of a sovereign state! American radio amateurs who discriminate against expatriate Americans or against Mexican citizens because Mexican law doesn’t agree with their prejudices are abusing their own privileges and, in effect, are attempting to make and enforce elements of foreign policy. page 55

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□WELLS FARGO - NOT DELIVERING? We weren’t shocked when we read Michael Cooper’s frustrating tale of Wells Fargo Bank “stealing” his boat [July, page 39], as we also experienced problems — that continue to this day — with Wells Fargo and their Walnut Creek office. Our original loan with Wells — back in 1983

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LETTERS falling apart. We paid the loan fee and signed the papers. But then wrote the State Banking Commission — which is located in San Francisco and kind of serves as a consumer complaint squad. We ultimately received a check from Wells Fargo for the entire loan fee due to the vigilance of the Commission. So as far as we’re concerned, Michael’s story sounds credible. Michael, these two readers think you should contact the State. Banking Commission. Get an attorney if you must, because if the story is exactly as you related in July, you are entitled to damages caused by the bank’s error. If you still have the loan through Walnut Creek, there is one per¬ son out there who we think is completely dependable as well as being an excellent and very personal customer service representative. Debra Parish is her name. If she’s still there, we recommend you call her about your problems. She’s the star of their show! A final tip to other Wells Fargo loan holders: As we all know, the bills are mailed between the 27-29 of each month and are due on the 5th. It doesn’t give you a week of cruising in between as payment must be made almost immediately. If you know your bill’s due date, just photocopy and old one five or six times, change the dates with a red pen, and send these with your checks at your convenience. This instead of waiting for the bank to mail you a current bill. It works; we’ve been doing it since 1983 with fewer and fewer hassles from Wells Fargo. We hope we’ve been of some assistance and that Michael Cooper is happily cruising again. K.B. Morgan A.M. Waggoner

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□ADVICE THAT CLICKED I want to thank you for your article regarding the problems that developed with Fujica FID-S cameras. I purchased mine several years ago after reading good reviews in Latitude. It is a great camera to have onboard. When mine started to melt, I too figured it was my fault — I must have left it in the sun too long or something. That is until I read your article. About a month ago I contacted Fuji Photo Film USA and brought my camera to their service center in Carson. In less than one week it was ready; all new rubber case, new strap (the original had a small bit of melted rubber on it), new rewind knob, new spare film cannister, new batteries and a free roll of Fuji film. It looks like a brand new camera. All this at no charge/no questions! Thanks to you and Fuji. M. Robinson Long Beach page 61

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20 foot waves and 45 knot winds we encountered five days out of Honolulu thanks to tropical storm Fernanda and learning about celestial navigation (our SatNav broke) I’ve become hooked! All in ail, it took us 49 days, not counting the layovers in Cristobal and Balboa, Panama. I know how you folks like to have readers pass out your rag to cruisers in the far corners of the earth, so I did my part by handing some out at the Mobile YC and the Panama Canal YC. I was going to give some away at the Balboa YC but I’d run out by the time I got there. You sure have a wide following, people recognize the magazine everywhere! Okay, now for my Roving Reporter pitch. There’s nowhere in Cristobal, Republic of Panama where you can cash Bank of America travellers check. (I don’t know about other brands). There is no B of A there and the only bank that will honor them is Banco General, whose address I couldn’t get. Of course Panama City does have a B of A, so if you enter from that direction you can cash your checks. Other thoughts: I’m aghast as the new classified format as in the August issue! They’re not ‘Classy’ anymore. Before I had to look at each and every ad to see what was for sale. There was a certain ele¬ ment of surprise with its disorganization. But now . . . let’s just say I won’t be looking at the ‘46-ft and up’ category unless I’m either dreaming or on drugs. If you really want to change things, how about moving those an¬ noying little paragraphs — like on the top right of page 115 in the August issue — in with the rest of the text. What are the three lines doing floating way above the photo? The reader’s eye does not nor¬

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□ DOING VERY WELL We just received a copy of your July issue from an outside source who had highlighted the first page of an article about Ericson Yachts. In the first column you admitted a case of “combined brain fade and circumstance” years ago predicting the demise of Ericson Yachts. You then go on to describe all the Southern California boat builders that have “gone under or become a shell of their former selves”. You then proceed to list ten companies, nine of which are no longer in effective business. It is the 10th that I wish to address. While we at CAL Sailboats are no longer in Southern California, we are surely in business and doing very well. In the 1987 model year we produced over 135 CAL 22’s, 28’s, and 33’s. In 1988 we expect to do even better as we are introducing a new CAL 29. As you can see by the enclosed brochures, we are alive and well. by M. Fago

We have excellent Southern California and mid-California dealers and expect to continue under our new president, Mr. Michael Dahill, who started with us fifteen years ago building CAL sailboats. Keep up the good work as one of the best regional sailing magazines in the country. Perhaps a little more sailing is a cure for “brain fade”. P.S. Does this deserve a “Roving Reporter” tee?! Robert W. Stringer Director of Marketing O’Day/CAL Sailboats Fall River, MA

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It was quite an adventure, both culturally and physically. They stopped counting flat tires after 500, and abandoned four yachts by the end of the 32-day trek. At journey’s end the chief navigator, a desert native (a pair of binoculars was his only navigation tool), surveyed the remains of the fleet and asked, “No matter what his faith, can there now be one among us who doubts the mercy of Allah?” In your June article on Bill Lee, you mention that he’s lately become excited about Formula 40 catamarans. His interest in multihulls goes back at least to 1972 when he was one of the ‘Santa Cruz Crazies’ who flew John Marples’ Searunner 37 trimaran Bac¬ chanal to a Multihull TransPac corrected time record of 8 days, 17 hours. Robert Schwartz v Amherst, MA Robert — We never knew that about Larry, it’s very interesting. Thank you for passing it along. As for Bill Lee and multihulls, if we’re not mistaken one winter he and a friend came very close to buying the farm when one he was sailing on flipped just off the coast of Santa Cruz leaving them in the icy waters until they were rescued by chance.

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ere’s a picture of our old station¬ ary. Notice the phone number: LAkehurst 3-3030. Some things change. Right under “W. F. Stone & Son”, it says, “Boat Builders”, underlined twice. Some things don’t change. Between 1853, when Stone Boat Yard was founded, and today, well over two hundred boats have been designed and built at Stone. La Poloma, a 45’ schooner yacht, built sometime before 1893, inaugurated the TransPac race. Mollilou, a 54’ yawl yacht built in 1910, we believe competed in more early TransPacs than any other boat. Northern Light, a 140’ schooner yacht was built in 1927 specifically for a major, and successful, Arctic expedi¬ tion. On and on it goes, a long history of one-of-a-kind boats, built for one-of-akind people.

day as ever — but their creation is hid¬ den by the tremendously increased n\imber of mass produced boats being pop¬ ped out daily — and all of the hype ac¬ companying this mass selling of generic boats. There was a day when one man setting out to enlist the design and con¬ struction of a unique boat for himself would be the center of discussion and in¬ terest. And so it should be. Isn’t this still the dream of anyone who really loves boats, to conceive the unique, personal require¬ ments for the perfect boat, to be with it as it is created — and then to sail away in that creation and know there is no other like it?

What’s the point of all this misty rem¬ iniscing? Simply to raise the point that this kind of boat building shouldn’t be either misty or reminiscing.

Well maybe, maybe not. Some people today come to this stage and buy a Swan — undeniably wonderful boats, but undeniably not one-of-a-kind boats. There is a great difference between a one-of-a-kind creation and the most wonderfully built series production boat — mainly, we contend, in what the owner finally gets out of the whole ex¬ perience.

One might not consider the present day a great era for the custom built boat. But we contend that there may be just as many custom built boats being built to¬

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□THE PROBLEM Just a short note to say “hats off” and thanks for being one of the only local papers that can get a handle on the situation in Richardson Bay and offer some realistic insight. After years of reporting on “the problem”, these other papers can contribute nothing. I say that they, along with A1 Aramburu, should “go where the wind blows!” Peter Nance Sausalito Peter — We’re baffled that so many government agencies', with so many other pressing problems, have been willing to waste so much time and energy to try and suddenly terminate a century old tradi¬ tion. The number of anchor outs has been steadily dwindling for years, can’t these elected officials demonstrate a little compassion and let attrition solve ‘the problem’ naturally? While things may look grim for anchor outs, there is a bright side to the situation. Imagine what would have become of you if the RBRA or the BCDC had nuclear capability. «

□HOORAY FOR THE BCDC I have been a subscriber of Latitude 38 for at least two years, and an avid sailor. I love the Bay and 1 can no longer be silent. There wouldn’t be a Bay to sail in if it weren’t for BCDC. Your shortsightedness in relation to this worthwhile organization is inconceivable. You definitely miss the forest for the trees. The Bay is largely a shallow body of water and was being filled as land developers could dike the water and create dry land. Enter BCDC which mainly requires permits before anyone can fill the Bay. As a sailor of Richardson’s Bay, there was a time when inexpen¬ sive residents on boats could prohibit sailing in those waters because of “wall to wall’ anchor outs. Sailors are free spirited individuals and it is hard to have to comply with governmental agencies, but again without BCDC, we would have Foster Cities in the Bay where less than six feet of water exists. This means two-thirds of San Francisco Bay! Hooray for BCDC! Dian Blomquist San Francisco Dian — We and all the other current critics of the BCDC will be the first to assert that the Commission did a tremendous job in keeping the Bay from being filled in. Unfortunately, that was then and this is now. The BCDC is not the same organization it once was. Today its priorities are backwards, where the harassment of a few anchor-outs and liveaboards and the closing of anchorages take priority over preventing millions of gallons of toxic wastes from being dumped in the Bay. From millions of gallons of raw sewage from being pumped in the Bay. The BCDC -as many other individuals have noted — has become petty, arrogant, unresponsive and preoccupied with its own agenda, the consolida¬ tion of power and internal growth. And they do it while cloaking themselves in the garb of ‘environmentalists’ and ‘friends of the people’. Did you read a couple month’s back when an East Bay couple was found to have built a 2,000 sq.ft, deck on the back of their weekend place on the water near Vallejo without getting the necessary BCDC permit? No dummies, the couple hired a former BCDC Commis¬ sioner to plead their case with the Commission Staff. When the Chronicle asked Alan Pendleton of the BCDC Staff if the deck would have to be torn down, Pendleton said something to the effect, “We’ll probably be able to work something out. ” /

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LETTERS ONITOR THE WINDVANE THAT SURVIVED THE ULTIMATE TEST -

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Protecting the ‘public interest'; BCDC approved $500,000 lots. and native growth, denuding the environment. And what for? Why to clear the land for 61 BCDC-approved homesites, each of which is expected to sell for between $300,000 and $600,000. Sometimes we think the BCDC lives in a dream world, where they want the anchor-outs

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LETTERS ON TOP DOWN UNDER was the letter from Nyle and Roxanne Seabright. When they use the word “incite”, it is not only Latitude 38 that they are referring to but also myself. After your article appeared, 1 made the rounds at a number of marinas and attempted to organize an association of liveaboard boaters. Nyle and Roxanne were two of many people that I talked to. After our conversation, Nyle contacted BCDC to discuss Bill AB2450 and get their side of the story. The content of Nyle’s discussion with BCDC is detailed in his letter. Nyle and Roxanne are very nice people, but I wholeheartedly disagree with their position on this matter. First of all, I just flat don’t believe that BCDC is unconcerned about liveaboards. If this were true they would not have voted to bring liveaboards under their jurisdiction in the first place. Secondly, the idea that a low profile will keep the bureaucrats away once they’ve found you, is erroneous at best. At worst it is suicide. The only way to deal with smooth-talking, duplicitous pond scum (bureaucrats, politicians, lawyers and ex-wives fall into this category of lower life form) is to make life as difficult on them as they are doing to you. In order to do this there must be a highly visible and wellfunded organization to trip them everytime they try to take a step. Remember this nugget of wisdom, “only in numbers and large slushfunds is there political strength. I’m sorry to say that my attempt to organize such a liveaboard group met with mediocre reactions. A number of people said, “somebody needs to do it, let me know what happens”. Well, I hate to bust any bubbles, but starting a one-man war is very low on my list of things to do. What I am interested in doing is starting a selfperpetuating organization to protect the rights of liveaboard boaters on San Francisco Bay. If anyone feels as I do about this problem, I would love to hear from you. Robert A. McDermott 15 La Cuintilla Orinda, CA 94563 (415) 254-4064 eves.

□IN DEFENSE OF FERRO CEMENT BOATS I have just read the letter in your August issue about “fragile ferro” and feel compelled to comment. I have owned three ferro-cement boats, two of which I built myself. My ownership pattern has been the reverse of normal in that I have worked my way down. From a 71-ft, 125-ton behemoth through a 35-footer down to my present 28-ft, 14-ton cutie. All three are by the same designer, Patrick Gotten. Based on my experiences, I would have to disagree totally with the ex-ferro sailor. Firstly, the Cotten construction technique uses a dou¬ ble diagonal, cold rolled steel rod lay-up in the armature with no welds anywhere. This produces a very flexible hull even after the wooden bulkheads and decks are installed. I have always considered people who build a ferro hull with re-bar very ignorant of boat con¬ struction principals (re-bar is soft and has no memory), and anyone who welds their armature must lack confidence in the basic ferrocement concept. •» I struck a rock on the west end of Molokai and holed the keel of the 71-footer. At first, constant pumping was required. We sailed back to Honolulu for repairs and by then we only pumped every four hours. Dillingham Shipyard could not haul us for two weeks (the boat was too big for any boat yard!) so we sailed back to our home base in Nawiliwili, Kauai by the next day. This is difficult to explain, but is the truth witnessed by about 15 people — we did not have to pump the vessel again after our arrival in Kauai. We were hauled out two page 85

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LETTERS weeks later and found three mushed in areas on the keel where we bounced over the rock. The cement was fractured and broken but held in place by all the chicken wire. Repairs were made with a fast setting cement called Waterplug. Another good example is the fate of the first ferro-cement boat registered in the State of California owned and built by Nick Padilla of Wilmington. This boat ended up on a reef on the north coast of Kauai. The wave action caused the keel to dig a hole in the coral and remain afloat and upright. Unfortunately there was no way to get her out of the hole, so when a storm arrived three days later Nick had to leave his boat and she was destroyed. I relate these experiences as evidence of the durability, not brittleness, of a ferro-cement hull. In conclusion I must say that I don’t hesitate to sail my 28-footer anywhere (about 7,000 ocean miles to date). I am a U.S. licensed master, power and sail upon any ocean, with over 35 years ex¬ perience. I have owned wood, fiberglass and ferro-cement boats and have run boats build of steel and aluminum. Being brutally honest 1 must say 1 think I would prefer steel for a cruising boat, but for other reasons have found myself owning everything else. During my many miles of cruising in ferro boats I have felt perfectly safe and I sure didn’t worry about worms (worm holes through caulking nearly sank my 50-ft wooden ketch in the Caribbean). To paraphrase Mr. Trupiano (the ex-ferro sailor), I also have some suggestions for people planning to cruise in a ferro boat, but I am sure they are 180° out from his. George R. Gaskill Happy ferro sailor

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George — Thanks for sharing that opinion. But really, doesn’t your 28-ft displace 14 tons!?!

□ SUBSTITUTE Actually there was still another typo, of sorts, in connection with the story about the boat named Fujimo (pg. 57, August ’87). If you substitute “Jerry” for “Jane”, that acronym for (‘F-k You J-—, I’m Moving Out’) still works. Jerry, the owner, was a nice guy who once let me take the help for a few minutes. His firm was involved in the leasing of business and commercial properties and I guess that was a lot of tenant turnover. That ‘slogan’ was all over the waterfront of Mackinac Island the first time Fujimo participated in a Port Huron to Mackinac race. That was before he tried the SORC. I don’t know if Jerry had a wife named Jane or not but the boat was named for a mountain peak (volcano, maybe) in Japan — not for a stereo. George Hostetter San Diego

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□SCHOOL’S IN This letter is inspired by Alexander Smith’s request for a boatbuilding school. We really have a good thing going down here in Watsonville and would like to share it with you. The Pajaro Valley Unified School District offers a class entitled “Boat Maintenance & Repair”. It is offered through the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) which means it can be taken for credit when you are 16 and a Junior — or for pleasure by anyone else! Located in a barn behind Bradley Elementary School, the shop is stocked with the necessary tools, sandpaper, acetone and en¬ thusiasm. During the two years we have attended — besides repairs of various kinds, we watched (and occasionally assisted) as two wooden boats became reality and one 16-ft Wherry was completed including the plug and mold. Tester dinghies are copimon as well as page 89

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□ DEGENERATES ON THE DOCK Shaken by recent developments around Richardson Bay, 1 took an evening walk around the harbor the other night, reassuring myself that there were not too many liveaboards (they’re all transients, really!) nobody was pumping diesel into the waters, and no houseboats had suddenly moved into the harbor. Somewhat calmer, I began to walk back toward my office when I saw it: a huge turd! Actually, a huge pile of turds! On my hallowed docks! This time the liveaboards had gone too far! Disgustedly I picked up a nearby water hose and washed the whole mess down. Ten paces down the dock I found another one. Then another, and another. Was this a conspiracy? “Can you believe these degenerates?” I asked a passing couple who were exercising their hounds in the marina. “Here the harbor provides head facilities and pump-out service, and this is the thanks we get?! Well, what cap you expect from people who live on boats!” The two shook their heads in sad disbelief and struggled after their pets, who were eagerly pulling them toward a magnificent Doberman that had appeared down the dock. Her master was a prominent investment-broker from up on the hill who 1 had seen walk his dog in my harbor before. “Hells Bells,” he exclaimed upon hearing about my ghastly discovery of the liveaboard terrorists. “We got rid of the anchor-outs, now watch us deal with the rest of that hyphenated scum!” I complimented him on his farsighted order of priorities and wished him a good night. Still rattled, I returned to my office and lit a good Jamaican cigar to calm my nerves, and this letter, I’m afraid, is the result of it. Tomorrow I shall comply with the BCDC and give those unspeakable people the boot, but tonight 1 have to take Fido for a walk. Michael Wagner, Harbormaster Sausalito

□ANOTHER FERRO SUPPORTER 1 would like to reply to David Trupiano’s opinions about the reliability of ferro-cement construction for ocean cruising. 1 doubt that Trupiano’s being responsible for the loss of the vessel he was looking after qualifies him as an expert. Having read the continual stream of negative comments in Latitude, I wonder why the sinking or beaching of a wooden or fiberglass boat doesn’t cause such a reaction. Perhaps the lack of comment is because such losses are so common. Afterall, just about every wooden boat ever built is now on the bottom of the ocean. On page 91

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LETTERS ALAMEDA’S AUTHORIZED, EXPERIENCED, and CERTIFIED the other hand, just about every cement boat ever built is still afloat. Basically it doesn’t matter what a boat is made of; once on the beach, especially a rocky one in bad weather, she’s lost. There were a few fiberglass boats in Cabo San Lucas a few years ago that were reduced to pieces you could carry off in a wheel-barrow. Why no hue and cry over the fragility of fiberglass? As for my experience, I had 12 years and 50,000 miles as the owner/builder of the ferro-cement Marco Polo, a 55-ft Herreshoff schooner. I have been very satisfied with the material. I’ve survived collisions with logs in the Pacific Northwest, pushed through ice in Glacier Bay, cracked leads in pan ice during the winter in Alaska and have been aground my share of times — all with no damage other than a small scratch or two. Two months ago I sailed from Seattle to San Francisco with a crew that had read too many Latitudes and was leary of ferro-cement. We had gale and storm conditions most of the way, and she was amazed how comfortable the boat was compared to fiberglass boats. Warm, dry and quiet. Best of all, she commented, unlike fiberglass, the boat really felt like it would stay together. This, mind you, while we averaged more than eight knots under foresail and jib. 1 suggest that the next time David Trupiano has a paint problem, he use a system developed by a company with some experience in the field. My epoxy coatings, paints, etc., have been fine for the last 12 years. Too bad the boat he was on was cold; fiberglass, steel and aluminum builders solve that problem the same way 1 did; with insulation. Trupiano states that ferro-cement becomes brittle with age. There is no proof of that in the many engineering studies of the material. Perhaps he has mixed up ferro-cement with fiberglass, which does become brittle with age. Of course, if I ever fail in my responsibility to my boat and put her on the beach, it’ll probably not be my fault. Like Trupiano, I can just blame the material she’s built of, and everybody will say, “Yeah, that ferro-cement failed again.” Roger Anderson Valkyrie El Granada, CA Roger — We weren’t aware that we’d been projecting a bias against ferro-cement or any other type of boat. We’ve frequently reported on passages made by such boats without any negative com¬ ment. If anything, our intent has always been to convey the belief that the quality of construction is the important thing, not the boatbuilding material. Nonetheless, we think what concerns insurance companies, banks and many used boat-buyers — and reasonably so — is that it’s vir¬ tually impossible to tell how well a ferro boat was constructed after the fact. You can take core samples on fiberglass boats if deemed necessary, you can get good surveys on wood boats, as well as aluminum and steel. But to our knowledge, it’s just not possible with ferro-cement.

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□AN AMERICA’S CUP SUGGESTION 1 just read your article on Phillipe* Jeantot and your comments about the America’s Cup and keeping it fair. I have a suggestion that would save mucho dollars, keep the event a test of sailing skill, and making the sailing very competitive: Let the defenders select the type of boat, then have every contender build an identical one. Thus the competition would be between the sailors, not the engineers. Then we’ll find out who has the best sailors. What do you think? P.S. How come you discontinued publishing the schedule of beer page 95

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cans races? I used it and miss it. Jon Rolien Northern California Jon — A friend of ours recommends that the America’s Cup be raced using Ericson 39’s, suggesting the downwind legs in those squirrely boats would be the most exciting and thorough test of sail¬ ing skill possible. The problem with that and your suggestion is that the America’s Cup has never been one-design racing. We think it would be nice if the engineering element could be lessened — although not eliminated — to keep it primarily a ‘sailors’s race’. As for the beer can schedules, they were inadvertently dropped when the responsibility for the Calendar changed hands. They shall return!

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I was relieved and gratified to see you defend humor against the censorous nattering of Cynthia & Ford’s letter in the August issue. Such serious high-mindedness makes for good Supreme Court nominees (maybe), but lousy sailing companions and dreary lunch partners. Certainly there is more than enough gratuitous sexual humor out there that we’d all probably be better off without, but the cartoon in question was innocent enough. It’s stretching it to say that the intent was demeaning to women. That all references to sexuality should be greeted with howls of moral outrage by a vocal minority strikes me as sad and out of balance. Far more offensive is being told what we should and should not find funny. Gee whiz, Cynthia & Ford, save your umbrage for the biggies like nuclear war and industrial pollution; leave the laughing to the living. Why you would want to have lunch with them is a source of much wonderment around here. But I have business with you. I want to crew in Mexico. My form along with the requisite five bucks is enclosed. I wonder if being from Chicago might hurt my chances of getting on a boat. My concern is nothing more than geography. I can make the Latitude soiree and I can make my way back out to crew a boat down. Can I interest a San Francisco boat in a non-San Fran¬ ciscan crew member, is the question? What do you think? Since it will probably be a while before I write again, I’d like to take the opportunity to let you know I discovered Latitude on a Hunter 40 at Steve Colgate’s Offshore Sailing School in Captiva Island, Florida. I was instructed there by Brian Swedberg, who no doubt made his largest and most lasting contribution to my sailing education by having three months worth of Latitude on board. Latitude keeps the warm winds blowing here when winter hits and the only sleds plying Lake Michigan are pulled by dog teams. The Bay may get damn cold, but at least it doesn’t freeze over. Jim Carkhuff Chicago, Illinois Jim _ Thanks for the nice compliments. As for being from Chicago, we don’t think that should hurt chances of getting on a Mexico-bound cruising boat. But rather than spending your money on a flight out here for the Mexico Only Crew Party, we’d suggest you invest a fraction of the money in putting together a very simple brochure consisting of your personal and sail¬ ing history as well as a photograph. When the Mexico Only Crew List comes out, we’d call those with the boats and ask to drop them a copy of the brochure. Send us a couple, too, and we’ll make sure they get passed around at the party. /

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The calm after the storm. Longtime Latitude readers will remember Doug “Hurricane” McNaughton. The nickname came from a hurricane-wracked passage he made on Norton Smith’s Wylie-designed 20-footer, American Express, he was sailing from the West Indies to England for the start of the MiniTransat Race. Although rolled several times, both McNaughton and the little boat survived. But they were so beat-up that they were unable to make the start of the race they’d sailed so far to enter. The following year McNaughton did the Singlehanded TransPac to Kauai aboard a borrowed Express 27. After the race there were lean times for Doug, but the word on the docks is that his situation has taken a dramatic change for the better. Apparently Doug’s gone to Washington, D.C. and taken the place by storm. We don’t know exactly what it is that he’s doing, but the former technical writer is said to be very good at it. The word is that he’s purchased the Ex¬ press and taken it to D.C. Not only that, he’s said to be looking for a larger boat in the Caribbean. page 103

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Lucky to be alive. Dave Hulse, one of the grand prix circuit’s more talented and col¬ orful personalities, recently barely avoided the ultimate crash and burn. He’s cheated death on motorcycles, cars, Aussie 18’s, and probably other ways that we’re unaware of, but this time he cut it a little close. Hulse, who builds and sells custom rigs for Sparcraft Inter¬ national had dropped in on the 50-footer regatta on the Lake St. Clair to sail the last race on Windquest. Eager to get home to Costa Mesa after a few days on the road, Hulse had reserved two flights out of Detroit on Sunday night, August 16. The regatta ended early — Fujimo squeaked past Infinity in the last race to win overall — So Hulse bolted for the airport and hopped on the earlier flight back to Orange County. He made it with 10 minutes to spare. An hour later, the other flight he was book on, Northwest Airlines Flight 255, went down on takeoff, killing 155 passengers. “If the regatta had been any longer, or if I’d stayed at the yacht club for one more beer, I’d have been on the plane,” said Hulse.

Scouts explore life at sea. Leslie West, 20, and Robert Gilson, 16, both of San Jose, spent 11 days last month aboard the topsail schooner Californian on a working cruise up and down the California coast. Their $1,400 tuition was provided by the Los Gatos YC, which charters the ship each summer for sailing events. They were selected through essays on why they wanted to go to sea on a sailing ship. “On these cadet cruises, the boys and girls return as men and women,” said club staff commodore Marguerite Dahl. “They can’t

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SIGHTINGS after eight years, queen sails again About nine years ago a 49-foot wooden motorsailor tried to cut over the reef off Pillar Point, hit King Rock and sank in 100 feet of water. Three or four weeks later she was raised for salvage by Ray Farnow and anchored off his boat yard in the outer harbor. After about a year at anchor she washed ashore in a storm. At that point it looked like she had a future as firewood, and not much else. But sometimes there are happy endings to wrecked boat stories. On August 15 a big crowd of well-wishers turned out for the launching of Queen beautifully refinished by Rich Williams over eight long years. It was as much a commmunity event as a launching. Tahitian dancers per¬ formed, a rock band named Funny Hats played, some biplanes flew cont'd on next sightings page

keep Most of us with diesel-powered boats have never owned a diesel engine before. And since we’re sailors, we’re normally more concerned with the cut of our jib than the purity of diesel that goes in our tank or the regularity of oil changes in our Yanmars and Perkins. But if this little article does its duty, by the time it’s over we’ll all know a little better. Diesels are fabulous marine motors. They’re more simple, reliable and durable than their gas-burning cousins. Diesels are

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after eight years — cont’d overhead and there was a big potluck lunch. Another boat launched the same day was the 32-foot Irene A, completed by Ed Souza after six years. Williams has Queen rigged for commercial fishing. After he retires from his job as a commercial jet mechanic, he and his son, Dick, have some cruising in mind, too. Queen was designed by William Hand, noted for his motorsailors, and built in Brooklyn, New York, in the early ’40s. After Williams’ work, Queen looks like she’ll avoid the firewood pile for another 50 years.

big in-water boat show in alameda Save your empty Pepsi cans. They’re worth a dollar off the $5 admission to the Bay Area Boat Show September 19-27 at Marina Village in Alameda. The biggest in-the-water boat show in Northern California will feature 145 new boats in the water — about half sailboats and half the other kind — plus 45 used boats offered by brokers. Club Nautique and Horizons will give abbreviated sailing lessons on the Oakland Estuary. Some power boat dealers will take prospective buyers out for a spin. There will be a windsurfing competition with $500 prizes for the top man and woman. Second and third places get mobile phones. Pepsi will be giving away a 17-foot speedboat. AT&T will give away a windsurfing outfit. There will be fashion shows, barefood waterskiing, rowing demonstrations, jet skis and live music. This year a second tent will be added to house a total of 125 exhibit booths. The 95-year-old scow schooner Alma will be open for public viewing. The 59-foot flat-bottom Alma was one of more than 300 similar ships that carried lumber, grain, potatoes, coal, brick, sand and hay on the Bay during San Francisco’s early days. The Alma is the last surviving boat of her type. She is part of the historic fleet at Hyde Street Pier. Boat show hours are noon to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. For more information call 521-2558.

coast guard coming to horseshoe bay The Coast Guard has obtained final approval to move its station from Fort Point to Horseshoe Bay, just inside the Gate at East Fort Baker in Marin County. It was approved by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Advisory Commission last month. The $3 millio’n station is designed to blend in with the national park setting. It will have a two-story building of 11,000 square feet for 29 crew members and a pier for two 44-foot rescue boats and one 30-foot surf boat. The Commission refused to allow a 95-foot patrol boat at Horseshoe Bay. The Coast Guard has wanted to move away from Fort Point for years because of the surge and strong current there. The breakwater at Horseshoe Bay will be opened for public walking and a grassy picnic area will be added. The main attraction there now is a fishing pier. Construction of the new Coast Guard station should begin this fall.

olson: now for something completely different Up until a few months ago George Olson was building boats that had a reputation for speed, thrills and chills on the water. Now he’s involved in a different kind of ride. Olson is building a 52-passenger mock-up of a space shuttle that will be used as an amusement ride by a casino in Atlantic City. After the usual dips and twists it will open its “cargo doors” to reveal a planetarium show. About four months ago Olson went to work for Special Effects Studio just around the corner from his former boat plant in Santa Cruz. He says he’s happy for the time being. “There are no rules here,” (like IOR or PHRF rules) cont'd on next sightings page

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diesel engines. Finely machined — and ex¬ pensive — injection pumps and injectors are so precise they can’t function well with even a trace of dirt. Small wonder when you consider what an injector must do. According to Nigel Calder’s Marine Diesel Engines, recently published by International Marine Publishing Company, a normal four-cylinder diesel runs at about

he said. “This is like a big toy shop.” Olson sold his interest in Pacific Boats early this year and soon afterward it closed its doors and went into bankruptcy proceedings. The Olson 40 hull

George Olson with his toy space shuttle.

mold, covered by a tattered blue plastic tarp, sits outside the vacant Pacific Boats office. There are rumblings about resurrecting the company and start¬ ing to build Olson boats again, but for now George Olson doesn’t even own a sailboat. A master craftsman and designer, Olson has enough interesting projects to keep him occupied. One is a big sculpture using full-size replicas of the 40-ft fan blades that destroyed the huge NASA-Ames Research Center wind tun¬ nel in 1982. Somehow the louvers regulating wind flow slipped shut and broke — and then the louvers hit the fan. The sculpture will stand outside a new Ames facility in Mountain View. Although Olson isn’t involved in sailing now, he doesn’t rule out a return to the business in the future. “Anything can happen,” he said.

sign of the times To anyone who has followed sailboat racing for the last decade, it’s obvi¬ ous that the sign in the accompanying photograph is the work of Los Angeles’ Jim Kilroy. (The sign, incidentally, occupies a prominent spot fronting the San Diego Freeway near the Long Beach Airport). Kilroy’s had five boats, all of them named Kialoa, a name that came with his first boat. Ever since Kialoa IV, a Holland 80, the ‘Kilroy’ character look¬ ing over the top of a globe has been the boats’ trademark. The World War II vintage character is fitting, for no American has come close to doing the amount of globe-girdling racing that Kilroy’s done. We first became aware of Kilroy back in the mid-70’s when he brought his S&S-designed aluminum ketch, Kialoa III, to the St. Francis YC Big Boat Series on San Francisco Bay. At the time, the boat’s big rival was Windward Passage, the legendary Guerney-designed sled owned by the Johnson family of Portland. For us kids — we hadn’t quite turned 30 yet — it was a little hard to like the Kilroy operation. He and his crew seemed too clean-cut (they weren’t allowed facial hair), too organized, and so corporate-like. Particularly when compared to the often wild and crazy operation that was Windward Passage. We remember one Big Boat Series — this was after both boats had been converted to sloops — in particular. One of the Johnson boys had been shot in the stomach two months before during a post-TransPac pool game in a corn'd on next sightings page

SIGHTINGS clean — cont’d 2,000 rpm. That results in 4,000 injections per minute or 240,000 per hour! And these are minute injections of atom¬ ized diesel, not sloppy gulps. To appreciate how small, if the above diesel burned two gallons an hour, the amount of fuel per in¬ jection would be 8.3 millionths of a gallon! As small as that is, there’s not much room for cont’d center of next sightings page

sign of the times — cont’d downtown Honolulu dive. The Johnson boy not only survived the serious wound, but showed up aboard Passage at the Big Boat Series. And what a figure he cast; recovering from the near fatal bullet wound drinking a Coors and smoking a Camel. How cool! So you can understand how a kid would feel a bit of contempt for Kilroy’s operation. But things change over time, in both the observer and the observed. Kilroy, while still intent as ever on winning, seems to have mellowed some, cont’d on next sightings page

SIGHTINGS sign of the times — cont’d The crews on Kialoa IV and Kialoa don’t seem as rigid as the previous ones. Even the appearance of the Kilroy cartoon character seems indicative of lightening up. For our part, we’ve come to far better appreciate the skill, effort and com¬ mitment Kilroy’s made to ocean racing excellence. No matter if he was campaigning one or two boats at a time, they were always in immaculate condition and well sailed. It made no difference if it was a TransPac, an SORC, a Clipper Cup, the storm-wracked Fastnet Race, the Sydney to Hobart, or an Antigua Sailing Week; you never saw a half-assed Kilroy effort. Understandably we’ve come full circle to admire the consistency and excellence of his endeavors. And so it was that we came to feel such disappointment over the freeway cont'd on next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS clean — cont’d While clean fuel is the key to having your diesel run, clean oil is the critical factor to insuring that it leads a long life. Because diesels run hotter and under greater pressure than gas engines, the oil breaks down quicker. Broken down oil allows carbon to form on critical moving parts such as the pistons and valves, which eventually allows gases to slip by the piston rings and closed valves. ‘Blow-by’ it’s called. This in turn leads to scored cylinders, burned valves and lost power. Your engine won’t cont'd center of next sightings page

sign of the times — cont’d sign. The nose on the ‘Kilroy’ character — to even the most casual observer — is positively obscene. We know it’s unintentional, but it looks like a ... a . . . well, an uncircumcised you-know-what. How could this happen to a guy whose has been so dedicated to getting things — even the smallest details — right? Please, won’t the sign-maker pump more air into that embarassing nose before the Meese Commission sees it?

lawyer’s body found on drifting boat Garden Grove attorney Manning Eldridge, 43, left Long Beach last August aboard his 41-foot wooden ketch to fulfill his long-held dream of sailing alone through the South Pacific. He left Tahiti January 8 and was to arrive in Honolulu February 15. When he didn’t show up, friends in Southern California offered a $40,000 reward for information leading to his rescue and put up posters throughout the islands with photos of Eldridge and his boat. During the last week of July a South Korean fishing boat spotted Eldridge’s badly damaged Marara drifting about 1,500 miles southwest of Hawaii with human remains on board. The boat’s sails were shredded and some standing rigging was broken. The boom was snapped and lying on deck. The Coast Guard cutter Sassafras towed the Marara to Hawaii. The boat was in such bad shape it had to be towed slowly. After an 11-day trip, Marara, pictured at left, arrived in Honolulu August 12. Medical examiners in Honolulu identified the remains as Eldridge, but no determination has been made of what caused his death. Friends have speculated that Marara was caught in a storm and Eldridge was injured when the boom broke. He apparently sent out emergency signals and went below to await rescue. In another mid-Pacific mystery, the Honolulu Rescue Center reported a cruisers’ ham radio network received emergency transmissions July 27 from a boat named the Mary Margaret somewhere south of Hawaii. Coast Guard Lt. Scott Burlingame said the Mary Margaret reported she carried 18 people and there had been an explosion on board. The caller didn’t say what kind of boat it was, where they were heading, if there had been injuries, etc. Coast Guard and Navy rescue planes reported seeing flares and later some debris was spotted in the area, but so far there has been no other sign of the Mary Margaret. Searchers combed the area with planes and ships for six days. The call sign used by the radiq operator was invalid. No one has reported the Mary Margaret overdue. “It’s almost mysterious,” Burlingame said. “There isn’t much to go on, but you’d think we would have come up with something.”

Oakland seafest schedule The City and Port of Oakland will team up to produce SeaFest ’87 September 21-27 to celebrate the port’s 60th anniversary. There will be nautical arts and crafts, outrigger and whaleboat races in the Estuary, demonstration of crafts such as cable splicing and sailmaking, food, tours, ethnic music and dance. Throughout the week there will be programs in--the Oakland Museum, public library and other sites. Most of the entertainment is scheduled over the weekend at the port, with stages set up near the intersection of Embarcadero and Clay Street. Admission is free. For details call 839-7488 or 653-0871. Here’s a partial schedule: SATURDAY Stage One — 11:40a.m., Anglo-Canadian Sea Songs; 12:15p.m., Mex¬ ican Sea Songs; 1 p.m., Instruments of Many Cultures; 3 p.m., AfroAmerican Influence of Sea Music; 3:40 p.m., The Portuguese Heritage; 4:20 p.m., Songs of California; 4:50 p.m., The Mexican Heritage; 5:30 p.m., The Filipino Heritage.

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SIGHTINGS Oakland seafest — cont’d Stage Two — 11:40 a.m., Italian Songs of the Sea; 12:15 p.m., Children’s Program; 3 p.m., Songs of the Pacific Northwest; 3:40 p.m., English Shanties and Ballads. SUNDAY Stage One — 11 a^m., Whaling and Whalers; 2 p.m., African Sea Music; 2:40 p.m., Filipino Music of the Sea; 3:20 p.m., National Music of the Sea; 4:10 p.m., Final Concert with all performers. Stage Two — 11 a.m., Roustabout Songs and West Indian Shanties; 12 p.m., Children’s Program; 1:20 p.m., The Azores and the Sea; 3:40 p.m., Children’s Program.

sheer beauty in eye of the beholder Do we all know what the “sheer” is on a sailboat? It’s commonly defined as “the upward curve of the deck toward the bow and stern.” i

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suddenly conk out, but it will become in¬ creasingly difficult to start and run hotter than even a diesel should. So change your oil on schedule — which is a lot more frequently than you change the . oil in the V-8 in your Ford. And use the cor¬ rect oil; Oil of Olay or the stuff you mix with gas for your dinghy outboard aren’t going to cut it. Diesel engine oils are made with special detergents to prevent the destructive carbon from building up on the cylinders and valves. Water — a gallon of water vapor is formed for every gallon of diesel burned — combines with oxidized sulphur to create sulphuric acid. Diesel oil has additives to pre-

SIGHTINGS clean — cont’d vent it from destroying the bearing surfaces. Change that oil as per the engine manual, use the correct oil, and remember to replace the oil filter. If you’re religious about it, your diesel is likely to continue functioning long after you’ve ceased. While clean air is statistically less of a serious problem on marine diesels — you tend to find more dust around farms than oceans — it just takes a little bit to ruin a fine diesel. And dust can collect fast because diesels use prodigious amounts of air. About 15,000 cubic feet of air for every 10 gallons burned!

sheer beauty — cont’d Viewed from abeam, the sheer is perhaps the most important aesthetic line of any boat. We got to thinking about this one Saturday in August while cruising the Bay on .38 Special taking photographs of various active-looking boats. The

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Not much sheer on ‘Amazing Grace'.

three boats on this page — which we passed in just a matter of minutes on that Saturday — all have dramatically different sheers. The big photograph is of an Alden 44 — sorry we didn’t catch the name. It’s a prime example of a superbly designed and built East Coast style racer-

'Jonathan Swift’ has a smooth-running sheer.

cruiser. Although it’s hard to tell from the photograph, it’s got a moderate amount of sheer and looks quite lovely. „ The boat carrying the spinnaker is Tom Rigg’s Farr/Tompkins 55, Amaz¬ ing Grace. Built in New Zealand, it arrived on the Bay early this year after the long sail across the Pacific. Amazing Grace has very little sheer and thus — depending on your taste in aesthetics — looks either very severe or hightech. It’s only fitting, for it’s a very light displacement cruising boat, virtually the same hull that “Commodore” Tompkins used to win the recent Melbourne, Australia to Osaka, Japan Race. The final boat is an older sloop named Jonathan Swift. She’s got a lot of sheer and to our eyes sure looks sweet. If this boat were a woman, she d be described as voluptuous. cont’d on next sightings page

SIGHTINGS sheer beauty — cont’d If we had to make a generalization, we’d say that the more sheer a boat has, the more romantic it looks. Of course, the more important thing is that the sheer blend in with the other lines of the boat, something it does quite well on all these three designs. Next time you’re out sailing, focus on sailboat sheers. It’s an interesting subject, and after a while you can almost identify a boat’s designer by her sheer. A few years back we used to spend a lot of time checking out the lines in women. Either we’ve gotten old or had our behavior modified by women’s liberation, but now we spend almost as much time examining the sheers of sailboats. It does have its advantages; you’re not likely to get slapped, for example, if you contemplate the line too long.

keep it So remember, no matter if your destina¬ tion is Mexico or just the other side of the bay, don’t neglect what might be your truest friend; your diesel. And not having time or

new life A popular marine flea market that used to be run by a big chandlery/boat yard in Alameda but died of the familiar insurance strangulation syndrome (ISS) has been revived by the Metropolitan YC in Oakland.

SIGHTINGS clean — cont’d not wanting to get your hands greasy is no excuse. Like the Mafia, you can always hire someone else to do your dirty work.

catamaran/clinic tours micronesia Canuasback’s wind speed indicator peaked at 50 knots about midnight as the 71-foot aluminum catamaran sizzled through the swells, hitting 15’s on the speedo. The medical vessel’s shakedown cruise through a Pacific gale

for flea market If you’ve got old anchors and brass gizmos — or if you want to buy an anchor or gizmo — the flea market will start at 7 a.m. October 10 at the club’s new location, 1853 Embarcadero, next to the Apple Inn.

was somewhat unnerving for the crew, but Canvasback steered as if she was on rails. The urgency felt by the crew had less to do with the storm than with being on time to rendezvous with a team of volunteer doctors who were to meet them in Micronesia, 2,000 miles southwest of Hawaii. They were to bring medical care — the first ever for some of the patients — to some of the outer Marshall Islands. Crew member Jamie Spence said they were a bit worried about the new boat during the storm, but there was to be no turning back. Canuasback's initiation early this year was a big success. She survived the storm, met the doctors, cruised the outer islands and provided on-board medical care to nearly 1,000 Marshallese. They visited seven islands during two months, gave 1,003 medical exams and filled 1,079 teeth. There were 1,040 immunizations, 21 root canals and 728 extractions. One teenager, Richard Rilomoto, legally blind from birth, came out of eye surgery shouting “New world, new world!” A woman of 20 was treated for leprosy. After a visit to San Francisco Bay in June, Canvasback headed up the coast to Seattle for a haul-out and some repairs. By mid-December she is scheduled to be back in the Marshalls. Canvasback Missions, Inc., a Christian group ba^ed in Benicia, built the catamaran with donated labor and operates it with volunteer sailors, doctors and nurses. If you’re interested in helping out or signing on, their number is (707) 746-7828.

something new — the cruiser’s California to mexico rally Up until last year there was something missing in the Atlantic Ocean: a very casual race for European cruisers headed to the Caribbean. The reason it’s no longer missing is that Jimmy Cornell created the Atlantic Race for Cruisers (ARC), a 2,700-mile casual race from Gran Canary Island to cont'd on next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS something new — cont’d Barbados. The response was overwhelming: 204 boats, with crews that included everything from babies in diapers to grandfathers. Many of the boats were crewed by just couples, including the first-to-finish boat, Running Cloud, a 54-ft trimaran sailed-by Californians Larry Pollock and Barbara Gleason. From the very beginning, organizer Cornell stressed that the race was to be “friendly competition among cruising boats”. Sponsorship, for example, was clearly out of the question. To further dispel cruiser’s qualms of it turning into a ‘real’ race, Cornell has since changed its identity from a race to the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). Originally the idea was to hold the race every other year. It proved so popular, however, that it’s already an annual event. The two starts, one for faster and one for slower boats, are November 25 and November 28 from 1 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Island. The quickest boats could cover the course in 13 or 14 days, the slowest might take — literally — until Christmas. Last year’s ACR attracted a full fleet of entries; this year’s ARC is expected to be bursting from the seams with entries. The success of that race/rally got us to thinking that there ought to be-a similar rally in the Pacific for cruisers bound from San Diego to Cabo "San ' \ Lucas. And therefore we now announce Latitude 38 & Latitude 34’s Some Like It Hot Rally for Cruisers (MRC). The ‘Some Like It Hot’ rally is to be the most casual of events. Since most west coast cruisers typically depart for Mexico anytime between the first week in November and the end of January, the rules will be accommodating and allow you to start anytime you want during that period. And since we know that many cruisers prefer taking their own sweet time and seeing every anchorage on the way, there’s no rally requirement that you sail direct from San Diego to Cabo. Please do, however, remember how many stops you made and for how long. To make the Some Like It Hot Rally appealing to even the most harried cruiser, we’ll eliminate the nagging minor details of having to pre-register or paying any entry fees. No, in order to enter all you have to do to is to walk into the Some Like It Hot rally headquarters in Cabo San Lucas — we’re hammering out the details of the location now — and record the necessary information: Your boat name, boat type, your name and that of your crew, your destination, the date you left San Diego, the date you arrived in Cabo San Lucas, the amount of time and miles you sailed, the amount of time and miles you motored, the number of places you stopped, and for how long. If the skipper records the information legibly, he’ll receive a free souvenir Mexico Cruiser’s Rally ‘Some Like It Hot’ t-shirt courtesy of Latitude 34 and Latitude 38. We’re working on a free welcome gift for the first-mate, too; something ice cold. As for the winners, well, they’ll be a number of them, because in a rally it’s not only the first or fastest boat that wins. We have criterion for winning all picked out, but we’re not going to tell what it is until its over, lest someone suffer the temptation to doctor their ‘results’. As for the prizes — we’ll see if they can’t include stuff like a hand-held VHF, some tropical clothing, a boat BBQ and a few other good things. Win¬ ners can pick them up in Cabo — or on their way back to the States since most will no doubt have moved on by the time the rally is over. Headed on the Milk Run? If you win a prize we’ll see if we can’t get it to you before you reach New Zealand. The purpose of the Some Like It Hot Rally? Nothing more than a vehicle for cruisers to get to know one another and develop a loose sense of com¬ munity. The big chart at Rally headquarters in Cabo San Lucas should also help cruising friends keep current on where their buddies have headed. Want to help out? If you’re a marine business, you can donate a prize or help defray the expense of the t-shirts. We’ll see that the participants know you helped support the inaugural Rally. Call us at 800-638-3834. If you’re cont’d on next sightings page

future

Things with pushbuttons always remind us of the movie Dr. Strangeloue. You know, like if you punched the right sequence of numbers into the gadget at right, you could somehow tie into SAC headquarters and launch a preemptive first strike against Nicaragua. But of course nothing like that could ever happen. We knew right off what this thing was, and what a great idea: a bank machine right at the marina so you could get money out to buy beer, sandpaper and other necessities! We were fumbling for our Versateller card when someone came up,

SIGHTINGS shock punched a series of numbers and the gate clicked open. Oh. Seriously, folks, this system at Sun Road Marina in San Diego is part of a new genera¬ tion of computerized marina security. It’s designed to make the marina safe from the criminal element — thieves, muggers, van¬ dals and the ultimate slime, unofficial liveaboards. The pushbuttons are only temporary. In a few months, boaters will be assigned cards, cont’d center of next sightings page

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something new — cont’d Gil or Karen at Papi’s Deli in Cabo San Lucas, please call us collect, we have something we’d like to discuss with you. The Some Like It Hot Rally is open to any and all suggestions. Direct them to Latitude 34 at 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. M06, Los Angeles, CA 90015 or Latitude 38 at P.O. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966. We hope you like it hot, and that you’ll be able to join us for the first Mexico Cruiser’s Rally.

hawaii nights and the hot rod lincoln The following is a — would we lie to you? — true story. It’s about these three guys from Southern California — let’s just call them Keith, Craicf, and cont’d on next sightings page

SIGHTINGS hawaii nights — cont’d Wally — who upon finishing the ’87 TransPac decided they absolutely had to rent a car, but not just any car. Keith and Craig sailed over on the Frers 51 Tomahawk, and had spent a disproportionate amount of their time debating what type of sports car to get when they hit the beach. But when Keith ropeburned his hands badly on the last day out, stick shifts were ruled out. No red Ferrari this time. If they had to settle for an automatic, it couldn’t be just any automatic. No, it had to be a Budget Rent-a-Car’s top-of-the-line Lincoln Continental Town Car, the biggest Continental known to mankind. Heavy metal. Detroit iron. The rig they rented was shiny, white and new, with only 800 miles on it. They opted for the “deluxe insurance policy”, about twelve bucks a day, which in hindsight turned out to be a brilliant investment. It was time to cool out after the arduous 2,225 mile race, so they loaded themselves and the car with liquid refreshments and took off to tour the island, Hunter S. Thompson , i style. After a literally bumpy start — they tapped fenders the first night with a car containing what appeared to be four Samoan wrestlers — things began to look up. “Girls loved it! We’d.play Frank Sinatra and drive around. It w^is totally worthwhile,” related Craig. s On the second night out, Keith perfected a nifty maneuver. He’d back the immense luxury liner down the boat ramp in the Ali Wai Yacht Harbor. When the water was about to the top of the rear tire he put the pedal to the metal. The spinning rear wheels sent water flying everywhere. It was terrific fun. Especially if you’d had a half dozen drinks. “Roostertails!” Keith claimed. On the third night, after the requisite amount of cocktails, Keith set out to show Craig his new stunt. Craig, who presumably had found better things to do the night before, got out of the passenger seat and stood off to the side — the better to observe the promised roostertail. Wally, who had sailed over on Free Enterprise, reclined in the back seat. Fifty feet away, a family who had just finished pulling their powerboat out watched curiously as Keith lowered his metallic steed into position. The fami¬ ly, no doubt, wondered why the haoles in the pimpmobile — without a trailer or even a hitch — were backing down into the polluted basin waters. Then Keith punched it. Unlike the previous night, the two-ton Lincoln slid backward at about five knots on the slippery ramp,— and kept going. The car launched itself, floating backward, while Frank Sinatra crooned on the tape deck. For about ten seconds the car thought it was a boat. Then it sank, rather quickly, into ten or fifteen feet of water. Wally, a world traveller and other¬ wise cool hand, swam out the back window without spilling or diluting his mai tai. Keith, perhaps out of habit, calmly put the car in park, opened his door as the water pressure increased against it, and swam over to Craig, who was doubled over with laughter. The Continental’s headlights stayed on underwater briefly, much to the delight of the trio. The family with the powerboat didn’t get it. Our friends regrouped on land and decided they were indeed in a tight spot. The solution, they concluded, involved more cocktails. So they flagged down a passing friend, who drove the “getaway car”. Their accomplice — let’s just call him Mark — took them to the nearest bar. After an hour more alcohol had cleared their minds, whereupon they returned to the scene of the crime to face the music. They called Budget, dealt with Hawaii Five-O, and otherwise made things right. According to Craig, it was a masterful performance, considering the shape they were in. Budget apparently can’t take a joke, and tried to make them pay for the whole mess on the technicality that they were driving “off¬ road”. An attorney quickly helped Budget realize that the ramp was in fact paved, and the trio beat a hasty retreat to the mainland. How can you be sure we didn’t make all this up? Look for a Ken Gardiner half model of a white Lincoln Continental Town Car to be on the walls of a Newport Beach yacht club in the very near future. And don’t ever, ever rent your car to anyone named Keith, Craig or Wally.

future shock Each time they’re used, a main computer will log who, what, where, when and how many times the holder goes in and out. Video cameras on the docks and in the parking lot will enhance security. We almost hate to say it, but this is prob¬ ably the way of the future for all the larger marinas. Don’t get us wrong, we are all for reducing theft and vandalism of boats and equipment. But this seemingly insatiable lust by marinas to “get” liveaboards — who to our minds enhance the security at any marina — seems a bit far to go.

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SIGHTINGS — cont’d On a purely personal note, we also lament the dwindling number of “open” docks, where you can walk with your sweetie, look at the boats and dream of far away places. In fact, this magazine might never have been around if people down on the docks hadn’t been nice enough to take a curious kid out sailing. And many of the stories you see on these pages still originate on the docks, when we can get to them. Guess Thomas Wolfe was right. You can’t go home — unless you know the right series of buttons to push.

It’s latitude caption contest time Why is this man's'tongue going where only rope is suppo*$8 to go? We don't know. He wouldn't say. We just took the you. «d We figure you folks*will probably come up with a caption or twoAVe've already thought of "Safe sex on the water," and "1 don’t have a dew." I# Send us your cations. We may print the best one and if we do we’ll send a T-shirt to the winner, but onething for certain: this guy will never stick outjjis tongue again when we have a camera ready.

mexico crew list It’s not fall yet, but the 49ers are already playing pre-season games and the leaves on some trees are starting to look a little droopy. It’s time to think about cruising in Mexico and Latitude’s Mexico crew list party. If you would like to sail in Mexico this winter and want to line up either a boat or a crew, now would be a good time to fill out one of the forms on the next page and send it to us with five bucks by September 10. We will run all the responses in the October issue so you can call people and make ar¬ rangements. Also in the October issue we’ll announce details of our Crew List party, which is a good place to meet your future shipmantes. We assume you’re all grownup sailors who use good common sense to keep out of dangerous situations. Nevertheless, our lawyer wants us to warn you about some things that probably seem obvious. Check out your potential cont’d on next sightings page

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america’s cup:

crewmates carefully. Look the boat over, too. Satisfy yourself that the people and boat are OK before you leave the dock. Sending in the form, going to the party and sailing in Mexico should be fun, but it could be dangerous too.

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The America’s Cup Deed of Gift clearly says a challenger can name the time for the race and pick the boat. New Zealand banker Michael Fay read the rules and challenged San Diego YC to race for the Cup next sum¬ mer in 120-foot boats. San Diego politely

jack weingand dies San Francisco fireman Jack Weingand, an active sailor on the Bay for 30 years, died July 29 after getting knocked into the Bay by the boom while furling the main on his wooden yawl La Mouette off Pier 39. The shock of the cold water apparently precipitated a heart attack. He was hoisted aboard the Catamarin ferry and pronounced dead. Weingand worked on the restoration of the historic ship Balclutha at Hyde Street Pier and had raced a Kettenberg 40 and a Ranger 36. He based La Mouette’s design on the yawl Eel, built in 1896. The 23-foot boat was built by Ray Speck in Seattle and was delivered in San Rafael in the summer of 1985. Weingand spent a year finishing the cabin

_ 1. For the trip down. - 2. While in Mexico. . 3. Sea of Cortez Sace Week. - 4. Return trip up Baja. I my EXPERIENCE IS: -1. Little or none - 2. Bay. . 3. Ocean. .4. Foreign Cruising. II CAN OFFER: _ 1. Little skills, I am a novice sailor. -2. Skills of a normal hand; standing watch, reefing I changing sails. a’ .3. SkilledI & experienced sailor. I can navigate reef steer, handle basic mechanical problems

. 4. Companionship.

Latitude runs the list as an advertising supplement and assumes no responsibility for anything that might happen to you. cont'd on next sightings page

I NEED CREW FOR MEXICO NAME: AGE:_

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1. For the trip down.

2. While in Mexico. ’ 3. Sea of Cortez Race Week. _ 4. Return trip up Baja. | MY EXPERIENCE IS: .1. Bay. . 2. Ocean. .3. Foreign Cruising. 11 AM LOOKING FOR: 1. Moderately experienced sailor to share normal crew

responsibilities.

2. Experienced cruiser, familiar with navigation and mechanics, who can show me the ropes. 3. Companionship: (a) Female; (b) Male; (c) either. 4. SomeoneJohel^n^rin^h^oa^baicl|UiJip^Baja^

SIGHTINGS kiwis test the rules declined. Can the Kiwis take their challenge to court and force San Diego to quickly build an un¬ familiar boat and defend the Cup in it? Some say maybe. See the story in The Racing Sheet.

in bay accident and fitting her out in Bahia, while sailing with Sausalito fireman Steve Osborn. After Weingand’s death, Osborn wrote: “Jack was buried on August first, with a full fire department funeral. Jack was loved by all who knew him. There were hundreds there, from the fire service, the waterfront and dozens of old friends from all walks of life. “Jack sleeps in Bahia, near the river we loved to sail. When the estate is settled, the boat will be sold; I hope to a boat nut who will love her as Jack did. Whoever buys her, 1 will be glad to teach him or her all we learned in the brief time we had to sail La Mouette, the Little Gull. “Farewell, shipmate. We shall all miss you.”

mexico crew list — cont’d Notice that there are two forms. One is for people who don’t have boats but want to crew on someone else’s boat. The other is for people who have boats but lack crew. Our purpose here is to help those two groups find each other. If you haven’t cruised in Mexico before, we think you’re in for a treat. As the rainy season starts up here, the cruising season starts in Mexico, running generally from November 1 to May 1. After that it’s hurricane season until the following fall. Mexico has summertime cruising during our winter, clean, uncrowded beaches, beautiful scenery and friendly people. Check it out!

boat on the beach, time for lunch It just wasn’t Donald Goring’s day. At the start of the Ocean-Vallejo Race July 25 his genny stuck in the headfoil and a fitting had to be disassembled twice to raise the sail. So he crossed the starting line at least 10 minutes late. Goring, an Alameda sailmaker, had spent the last of his preparation time making a new spinnaker instead of installing the boat’s radio. As a conse¬ quence, he couldn’t radio the race committee to check in, and so never officially started. He didn’t find that out until later, however. Goring’s boat, Starbuck, got pinned by the strong flood along the Marin shore inside the Gate, but after an hour it edged past Lime Point. Goring hugged the north shore and started tacking up Stinson Beach. Crewmembers Cindy Sardez and Eric Rienecker joked that maybe they could go ashore for lunch. An hour later that’s exactly where they were. Starbuck is a plywood/fiberglass 30-ft lightweight with a narrow beam and fairly deep keel — it draws 6 feet. Maybe you’ve noticed it on the Bay. Gor-

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SIGHTINGS boating classes boat on beach — cont’d ing flies his distinctive purple genny and has painted Starbuck’s hull lavender. Sometimes he hangs a sign over the side bearing his phone number in case you want to order some bright sails of your own. Starbuck has outran her share of the competition during her 18 years on the Bay. In the days before ultralights she was about the only planing monohull around. She was the last wood boat built by the Dutch designer Van de Stadt. She was part of the research that led to the big wood speedster Stormvogel.

Goring felt he was getting a little close to the beach on the last leg before tacking out toward Duxbury Light and then back to Vallejo. With the boat heeled over in about 30 knots of wind, the keel was probably skimming three feet over the sandy bottom. “It looks like we’re getting into shallow water,” cont’d on next sightings page

A sail and power boating course taught by the U.S. Power Squadrons will start this month in a variety of Northern California locations. Here is a list of classes, with location, date of first class and a contact person. All classes start at 7:30 p.m., except Piedmont, which starts at 7. Albany High School, September 17, Leonard Komor, 547-0285; Fairfield High School, September 10, Carl Anderson, (707) 425-5852; Redwood High School, Larkspur, September 8, Jim Prince, 897-5650.

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SIGHTINGS start this month Alhambra High School, Martinez, September 15, Les Johnson, 229-1396; Napa Sea Scout Building, September 14, Charles McCarthy, (707) 224-6929; Novato High School, September 10, Jim Prince, 897-5650; Piedmont High School, September 22, Cedric Petersen Jr., 655-2454. Homestead Savings and Loan, West Por¬ tal, San Francisco, September 15, Robert DeMicheli, 392-2636; Wilcox High School, San Jose, September 22, Currie Munce, (408) 367-0579; San Leandro High School, September 16. R.E. Ellington, 796-9577.

boat on beach — cont’d Goring said. “Let’s tack.” The sails slacked, the bow swung into the wind and the boat righted — almost. The keel struck the sand. The water was only four feet deep and waves threatened to slam Starbuck straight down on her keel. “The tide was falling, the wind seemed like 30 knots and from the look of the waves I figured a couple minutes of pounding and my keel would be through the hull,” Goring said. He bore off and tried to come about again, but again the keel dug in and the boat remained on port tack. They were well within the surf line, about a quarter mile offshore. It was time for some decisions. In retrospect, Goring said he might have used an anchor to winch the bow around and sail out to sea, but instead he followed his first impulse. He cranked in the sails, set Starbuck over hard and drove her smoothly through the surf and up onto the beach. She slid slightly on the sand and stopped. “It was silent,” Goring said. “Eric was silent, Cindy was silent, I was silent. Wearing my boots, I stepped ashore in ankle-deep water. I told Cindy ‘my feet aren’t wet. Come ashore.’ ” Swimmers not accustomed to seeing a 30-ft sloop surf ashore at noon ap¬ proached with questions: “Shall we call the Coast Guard? Hey Mister, what are you doing on the beach?” and “You guys come here often?” After calling some friends who live in nearby Bolinas, Goring and his crew set an anchor and caught a ride to a restaurant. Starbuck sat high and dry, awaiting the next high tide, while Goring ordered chowder and white wine. Eric had coffee and two slices of cake. Goring called friend Stan Glaros, who agreed to bring a powerboat at mid¬ night, when the tide would crest. Back at the boat a crowd had gathered and the long, cold wait began. Conga music from a nearby beach house revealed a birthday party. Cindy and Eric were invited in to sit by the fire and have chips and dip. At midnight the powerboat’s motor could be heard above the surf. Soon an inflatable appeared with a tow line. Another hour passed while the tow line was untangled from the boat’s prop. The surf reached Starbuck; she slowly dug her keel into the sand and sat upright. Goring tied the tow line to the mast, Eric climbed up the mast to keep her heeled over and Starbuck headed sideways out to sea, waves breaking over the cabin top. By 2 a.m. Starbuck was tied up next to the power boat and by 8 a.m. she was back in her berth at Oakland YC. Goring said the only signs of damage are a few scrapes along her side. Gpring calls them Stinson pinstripes. Considering what damage could have been done if just one rock had been sticking up on the beach, maybe it was Goring’s day after all.

yard keeps wood-boat tradition alive A crew making a film about an early auto designer needed some informa¬ tion for a scene involving lofting, the process of drawing full-size patterns for cars, boats and planes. They called Stone Boat Yard in Alameda and asked if anyone knew what it was like to work in a loft during the early ’40s. Stone’s new owner Bill Bodle covered the receiver and turned to one of his employees, Jack Ehrhorn, who has worked 50 years at the yard and in 1937 helped build the loft they still use. Since Ehrhdrn had worked in lofts most of his life, he was the ideal one^o help the film makers. It was a call for tools and techniques of the past, but they are still part of today’s business at Stone’s. “A lot of these tools are unknown now,” Bodle said. “The people who know these things are still around, but they won’t be around forever.” Bodle’s yard takes jobs on modern boats — even fiberglass ones — but the old-timers really perk up when there’s work to do on an old woodie. Like the Alma.

The 59-ft, 96-year-old hay scow was restored in 1958 and has been part of the historic fleet at Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco ever since. In May the Alma came in for a couple of weeks of work on her stern, but ended up cont’d on next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS wood boat tradition — cont’d staying 10 weeks for 10 new frames and 26 planks. “We hoped to get her out for the Master Mariners Regatta, but there was no way,” Bodle said. “We just kept finding more problems.” Some of the work probably couldn’t have been done at most other yards. The Alma needed a new skeg. Stqne’s has a ship’s saw, a massive band saw with a 20-ft blade that can be tilted for angle cuts in 18-inch planks. The saw zipped easily through a 10-inch-thick Douglas fir beam salvaged from an 80-year-old Rich¬ mond house. The Alma’s new skeg has the same graceful curve as the old one. The skeg wasn’t the only recycled material in the Alma job. Some of the huge galvanized iron spikes pulled out of the old wood were straightened out, sand-blasted, re-galvanized and used again. Same with some of the inch-thick iron bolts that hold the skeg in place. Stone has a precision lathe for making nuts and bolts — up to about three inches in diameter. The equipment and expertise were gathered at Stone’s over more than a century of boat-building. Stone’s started near Hunter’s Point in San Francisco in 1853. The yard was moved several times before landing in 1937 at its pre¬ sent location on the Estuary near the Park Street Bridge. The yard’s owners donated one of its locations to build the St. Francis YC. Hundreds of boats of all kinds were built at Stone’s — everything from minesweepers in World War II to the 140-ft yacht Northern Lights that was built in 1928 for an Arctic cruise. After Lester Stone sold the yard and retired it went through several hands before Bodle bought it last October. It was on the verge of becoming an office and condo development and its machinery was to be sold as scrap. Bodle worked on boats while his high school buddies were fixing cars. He’s spent his life learning the wooden boat trade. He walked through the vacant Stone yard and sensed the history in the sheds and shops. “I knew if I didn’t buy it, the yard and all its soul would be lost forever,” he said. “I couldn’t let that happen.”

peninsula group wants to build ship The Lurline was a 135-ft brigantine built by Matthew Turner in 1887 for William Matson, the first of a number of Matson ships bearing the same name. Lurline carried cane sugar from Hawaii to Crockett for the Spreckels Sugar Company. Turner, based in Benicia, was the most prolific builder of sailing ships in American history. Now, 100 years later, a Peninsula group wants to rebuild the Lurline as a training and goodwill ship. The Matthew Turner Foundation proposes to establish an historical park named the Matthew Turner Seaport where the Lurline would be built, shipbuilding skills would be taught, historical buildings would be preserved. The foundation would then use its facilities and trained personnel to restore the historic ships at San Francisco’s Hyde Street Pier. The ambitious proposal is being pushed by Thomas J. Le Veil and a group that includes the Carpenters and Joiners Union, naval architect Gary Mull, fundraiser Art Blum and TV weatherman Pete Giddings. Le Veil hopes to set up the park on 110 acres at the end of Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City. The jite is now owned by Combustion Engineering, a firm that wants to build a plant to burn garbage and use the heat to produce electricity. Up to 150 trucks of garbage would be burned daily. The plant is opposed by neighboring Leslie Salt Co., plus assorted citizen and environmental groups. The Turner park would be similar to Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, accord¬ ing to Le Veil. The park would also provide a home for the U.S. Lighthouse Society and the retired lightship Relief. Le Veil said his proposal will go before the Redwood City council in the next several months. Approval of the garbage plant is pending before state and federal agencies. If you’re interested in finding out more about the Turner Foundation, contact Le Veil at (408) 748-0111. /

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Tohn Kostecki, on a busman’s holiday

Cl from his hectic Olympic Soling cam¬ paign, decided to stay at home the last week in July and do a little J/24 sailing. There was this 70-boat regatta — the tenth annual J/24 North Americans — virtually in his backyard, and it looked like a good time. A lot of his friends would be there and besides, he had a spare week before the pre-Olympic trials in

San Diego. it turned out to be a worthwhile ‘vacation’ on the Berkeley Circle. The 23-year-old A familiar sight during the week. John Kostecki and ‘Pee Wee’ about to take the gun. . ' •

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THE 1987 J/24 NA'S

sailtnaker annihilated the fleet, posting scores of 16-1-1-1-1-1 in the tough six-race, no throwout regatta. Ironically, Kostecki’s chances of adding the J/24 NA’s to his burgeoning list of credentials almost ended before they began: a few minutes into ,the first race, a 40 degree windshift caught h]m on the wrong side of the course. After rounding the windward mark in 45th.

THE 1987 J/24 NA'S Kostecki got down to business, knocking off 29 boats to finish 16th. This remarkable comeback — passing Worlds — but it wasn’t good enough for them. So over a few beers they decided to pull out all the stops and go for this one. s The winning formula started coming together when Kostecki managed to enlist Vince Brun, his boss in the North Sails onedesign department, to be their tactician. Brun also just happened to own a fast J/24, Pee Wee, which they could use. It didn’t hurt matters that Brun is an accomplished J/24 sailor in his own right and two months ago came in fifth in the ’87 j/24 Worlds in Capri, Italy. He’s also generally considered the fastest Star sailor in the world and, like Kostecki, appears to be right on Track for a gold medal in the ’88 Olympics'Talk about a one-two punch! Rounding the team out was San Rafael boatwright Jim Barton on the bow; Stu Eddings, a partner in a lumber company, got the nod as mastman. Ciesicki would trim. John Kostecki; an awesome performance against outstanding competition in a huge fleet.

even ten boats in that situation would have qualified as a minor miracle — saved the regatta for Kostecki. He followed that effort (“our worst finish, but our best race”) with an equally incredible five straight bullets, run¬ ning over the likes of two-time world and na¬ tional champion Ken Read, former J/24 and Laser world champion Ed Baird, and others. It was a virtuoso performance that left competitors in awe. You could almost picture Kostecki’s dazed victims shaking their heads and mumbling to themselves like the scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when Newman turns to Redford and says incredulously, “I can’t do that. Can you do that? . . . Who are those guys?” “Those guys” had actually been getting ready to win the NA’s for the last ten months. It was at last year’s NA’s in Newport, Rhode Island that Kostecki and Alameda J-Boat salesman Matt Ciesicki committed themselves to winning the next nationals. Both were tired of the bridesmaid position: John, at 18, had turned some heads when he took second in the Worlds on San Francisco Bay in ’82 and Matt had been with the Johnstones when they were runners-up in the ’83 Worlds in Malmo, Sweden. They had just finished ttyrd in the NA’s together in a “loaner” behind Ken Read and Dave Curtis — not bad consider¬ ing that Kostecki had just flown in from France where he had won the ’86 Soling

he Pee Wee gang of five managed to get together between Soling and Star regat¬ tas for practice and the occasional race. Kostecki and crew won the flukey MYCO Midwinters, January’s Miami J/24 ’Mid¬

winters, February’s LA Midwinters (8-1-1-1), and the J/24 local fleet cham¬ pionship in early July (1-1-1-1-DNS). In the process, the team got to where they func¬ tioned together automatically. The J/24 displaces 2,700 pounds, but only 900 pounds of that is in the keel. Thus it’s essen¬ tially a five-man Laser. Good crew work, particularly in planing conditions, is amply rewarded. Many hours were also spent fine tuning Pee Wee, with particular attention paid to their sails. Kostecki and Brun, presumably with a little help from their North Sails col¬ league Dave Curtis, brought the full range of their talents to bear on the sail inventory. In a class that limits the number of sails (main, jib, genoa, spinnaker) and the materials (no kevlar or mylar), sail designs evolve slowly and only after much testing. “We were total¬ ly ready on every front for the NA’s,” claimed Ciesicki, “I’ve never gone into a regatta so prepared — it’s an incredible feeling!” The preparation paid off handsomely.

THE KOSTECKI CUP days with wind more out of the south than usual and seldom out of the genoa range. The starting line was almost on Brooks Island Starting generally a third of the way down the line at the favored end, Kostecki would go for a clear air start in the top ten. Then, with faith in his boatspeed and tactics, he’d go to work, a picture of concentration as he kept the J in its notoriously fine upwind groove. Brun didn’t miss a thing, the wellpractised crew was flawless, and sooner or later Pee Wee would take over and hold the lead. To us it looked like magic, but fourth place finisher Jeff Madrigali claimed “There’s no real mystery to how John does it. He’s simply a little better at every single aspect of the game — boat prep, practice, starts, rounding, you name it. It all adds up, and he gets you foot by foot, inch by inch.” St. Francis YC has hosted two J/24 class championships — the NA’s in ’80 and the worlds in ’82 — and knows how to put on a bigtime one-design event. The attraction of sailing on the Bay, and the fact that nearly 300 of the 4,400 J/24’s in existence live in Northern California (anyone with a heart¬ beat, a few bucks, and access to a J could enter this “open” event), combined to insure that this would be a well-attended event. Most of the top local guys entered, making up about half the fleet. The rest came mainly

from Southern California and the East Coast, but included two boats from Japan, one from Mexico, and one more or less from France. With the exception of three-time world J/24 champ and unofficial spiritual leader Dave Curtis, all the current J/24 hotshots turned up. They were treated to atypical Berkeley Circle conditions — mild, sunny

Most times right is right and left is left. But in the NA's, left was right and right was wrong. Three boats headed right.

— down by Richmond — in order to give the J’s a windward leg that kept them out of the shipping channel and the current. This, combined with the weird weather, reduced the advantage of local knowledge. Going up the right side of the Circle, heretofore considered the 11th Commandment, seldom worked in this regatta. But it was still a local boat, Stormtrooper, that won the race for second, which was the only thing left to race for once Kostecki put the hammer down. In fact, the runner-up 'was also the only boat in the top ten driven by an “amateur” — San Francisco com¬ modities broker Mark Rastello. Originally from Newport Beach, Rastello has been on the J circuit for seven years and at age 31 is sort of a grandfather in the ten-year-old class. With the help of a talented crew, which included Russ Silvestri, and by avoiding the Big Error, Rastello only fell out of the top ten in one race. His second place overall finish was his best placing yet in a national J convention. .*

L, arry Klein, a San Diegan who con¬ ducts racing seminars around the country for a living, finished second in the last race to pull ahead of local hero Jeff Madragali. Klein, like Kostecki and four of the other top ten skippers, is immersed in an Olympic campaign: he is crewing for Don Cohan in a Soling bid. Madragali, yet another North sailmaker, finished a close fourth by sailing cleanly and consistently — not a bad show¬ ing for his first J/24 NA’s. Sailing Sowick-

THE 1987 J/24 NA'S cited with Brian Kellogg, Eric Tjensovld, Jerry Smith, and Mike Dias (owner Helmar Sowick had to pull out at the eleventh hour),

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Worlds crew. For whatever reason, Read was off his blistering pace of the mid-80’s. Rounding out the top ten were Eric Arndt, a young, heavily sponsored Santa Barbara J sailor; Texan Yan Rogers (who is crewing for Baird in his Olympic quest); and J/24 new¬ comer Kimo Worthington, who along with local J-Boat employees Dave Willke and Greg Prussia sailed Rhythm Method to a creditable tenth place. Worthington, former Eagle crewmember and current Olympic Flying Dutchman contender, shocked every¬ one, including himself, by coming in second in the first race — not bad considering he’d never sailed a J/24 until the weekend before the regatta. He bombed the last race, rerounding one mark four times and finishing 31st, but nonetheless looked impressive in his J debut.

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Madro almost beat Kostecki in the fifth race, but lost the lead at the finish. Ed Baird, ’83 world champion from St. Petersburg, Florida, finished fifth, barely ahead of Will Baylis. Baird, who came in second in the Worlds two months ago, is gearing up his Soling Olympic campaign. Baylis, likewise, is on the Olympic trail — he and Bob Billingham (who sailed on local fleet captain Chris Perkins’ 12th place finisher Deja Vu in this regatta) are Kostecki’s

world champion Soling crew. Incestuous at the top, isn’t it? V Ken Read, who many observers thought was the guy to beat, had a rough series, finishing 24th in one race and 7th overall. The ’85 and ’86 J/24 World champ hasn’t been sailing quite as much since he pur¬ chased the Shore Sails loft in Newport, Rhode Island last year. Maybe that had something to do with it, or maybe it was sail¬ ing a chartered boat without his regular True love is easier to find that a hole in a 70-boat start.

f course, not all the action took place in the top ten boats. If anything, most of the 100 or so protest flags (only 35 protests were actually filed) flew on the mid to tail enders of the fleet. The leaders generally leapfroged way ahead of the fleet — sailing in clean air and picking up every shift — while the ma¬ jority of the fleet fought it out in the trenches, needing oxygen masks on the beats and bat¬ tering rams at the marks. Remarkably, the starts were tame and only twice did Matt Jones have to signal a general recall. Cau¬ tion at the starting line was attributable to the NA’s being a no-throwout regatta and the use of the “one minute rule”, wherein anyone over within one minute of the start had to reround the ends of the line. “And it was a long, long way from the middle of the line to either end,” explained Jones, who

THE KOSTECKI CUP

was the midline spotter. And not all the action took place on the race course, either. One-and-a-half J’s sank during pre-race practice sessions. Kicker, a J/24 from Dillon, Colorado, sank outside the Gate and was last seen entering this sum¬ mer’s Underwater TransPac, hard on the heels of the Express 27 Whirlwind. A day later, Lake Tahoe entry Downtown Uproar almost made it two in a row. They had cap¬ sized up near the Gate and were going down, but as they were slipping under a Boston Whaler from the St.FYC beat the Coast Guard to the scene and towed the boat in to the club. Ironically, both crews of “mountain men” blew it trying to gain ex¬ perience in high winds and relatively big waves — conditions never experienced in the actual NA’s. In fact, the only unpleasant part of the regatta was the daily “hate mission” home to the St. Francis. Jibs replaced genoas for the long trip upwind, as the afternoon wind on the Cityfront howled into the 20’s each day. At least two crewmembers went overboard

By all accounts the tenth J/24 NA’s was a four-star regatta. The courses had been fair, the competition hot, and the parties fun

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on these gnarly excursions back. One when his boat crash-tacked to avoid a Santana 35 racing in their own NA’s, and one, who in the heat of a food fight with another J, slipped on a tunafish sandwich (“heavy mayo”). But the trip from the Circle to the club was quickly forgotten after a shower and a few trips to the dockside keg.

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NEWLAND AND DINSMORE

f Dan Newland and Frank Dinsmore had been explorers in the 1400’s, they would have put together a voyage to beat Christopher Columbus to the New World. If they had been pilots in th^ 1940’s, they would have flown X-1 jets along with Chuck

elapsed and corrected time. In 1984, Frank capped his third try at the race by winning Class A honors. And in 1986, Dan bor^

Whoa! Hold on. This is getting to be too much! Must be one of those acid flashbacks from the 20th anniversary of the Summer of ■ Love. Or fallout from the Harmonic Con¬ vergence. Somebody call the HaightAshbury Free Medical Clinic, quick! Not to worry. In real life, you wouldn’t think twice about sharing a beer with either one of these guys. Frank finances buildings under construction in the Sacramento area. Dan is a marine technical specialist at Orcon, the Union City manufacturer of space-age fabrics. They’re both married and their wives want to take a vacation in Paris someday. Pretty normal stuff, actually. But when it comes to sailing singlehanded on the ocean, both Frank and Dan take on messianic countenances. They’re gathering their collective experiences together to forge what they think will be the next evolution of sailboat design.

“R LD ill Lee and George Olson (the San¬ ta Cruz gurus in the ultralight movement) reduced weight by using simple structures,” says Dan. “Now we’re using the new resins and fibers to put lots of beef where the loads are and taking out the non-essentials.”

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TransPac’ers, Frank Dinsmore exhaults at the start of the '82 race.

Yeager. If they had been hot air balloonists in the 1970’s, they would have tried to beat the Double Eagle II across the Atlantic. Instead, they’re working on a new ultralight sailboat, one that measures almost 37 feet, yet weighs only 4,900 pounds. To put that in perspective, consider that an Ex¬ press 37, which is defined as a light boat, weighs 9,000 pounds. An ultralight Olson 40 tips the scale at 10,000 pounds. Have Frank and Dan been out to sea too long, or what? Well, maybe. Both sailors have been ac¬ tive campaigners in offshore singlehanded sailing. Newland built a souped-up Wylie 34 called Pegasus in 1982 and blitzed the solo TransPac fleet that year by finishing first on

rowed Frank’s Olson 30 Francis Who? to repeat as overall winner and first-to-finish. It was during the latter campaign that the pair started cooking up some pretty wild plans. Like an ultra, ultra light that could set the elapsed time record from San Francisco to Hawaii and also be able to withstand the rigors of a 5,000 mile race to Japan. And if they could turn that boat into a production model, they figured, they might be able to sell enough of them to create a 60-footer that both Dan and his wife Linda Rettie (a former TransPac’er herself) could ^ake on the BOC Around the World Alone race. Another one would go to Frank, who has his eyes on Dodge Morgan’s elapsed circumnavigation record of 150 days.

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OUTSIDETHE ENVELOPE what — but it will help. It also presents a nice lifting surface for going downwind and has enough bouyancy to keep the nose up when building expertise. That doesn’t mean Frank misses out on getting his hands dirty, though. He’s already put in many weekends fairing the hull at one end of an eight-footlong sanding board. When visited in early August, the male mold didn’t look extremely radical. In many ways, it looks like a current lOR-type hull, with a U-shaped bow section and a long flat run down the middle. With a 10-foot beam, it’s not too wide, and the stern, while hefty, doesn’t resemble William Perry’s hips. When Dan built Pegasus five years ago, he realized he had to make many stupid com¬ promises to satisfy the International Offshore Rule. The rule encourages light construction of the hull and deck, but you don’t get the ultralight speed. “A typical 40-foot One Tonner may weigh 12,000 pounds,” says Dan, “but it’s carrying four to five thousand pounds of non-structural stuff.” The IOR’s Center of Gravity Factor, originally intended to discourage excessively deep, heavy ballast, puts weight up high instead of low down in the keel where it can work most effectively. Pegasus (now Annalise), for example, was built with a 600-pound engine, 1,800 pounds of lead under the

The Newland 368, a joint venture of Frank and Dan's.

foot of the keel. The Newland 368 will make no such com¬ promises. Dan says that no part of any rating rule will detract from the principles of speed and good design. He is, however, using things he’s picked up from sailing boats such page 139

as the 505, Force 5, Stars and Irv Loube’s 1983 TransPac winner Bravura. For one, the U-shaped bow section works well both upwind and down. Rather than a sharp V, which pounds excessively at normal angles of heel, the turn of the bilge in the U acts like a chine and cleaves the waves. The design won’t eliminate pounding —• a boat this light is going to jump out of the water no matter

Newland. sitting on the plug, has a good feeling about the ultralight, ultrastrong materials that will be used for the boat.

it comes down off a wave. The back end required some careful thought as well. Dan studied several Bruce Farr designs, which favor broad sterns. They plane sooner and go faster, but they also lose steerage when the boat heels and the rudder comes out of the water. The wider, asym¬ metrical shape tends to encourage rounding up as well. A narrower stern stays more sym-

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metrical as it heels and keeps the rudder in control longer. Dan points to the wide J/24 and the slender Wylie Wabbit (also 24-ft) as

prime examples of this phenomenon. Frank explains the aft end of the 368 in more graphic terms: “She’s got some good hips back there so she won’t spin out like an Olson 30 will.” Dan also kept the flare, the difference between the waterline beam and max beam, to a conservative 18 inches on each side. The Donovan 30 Wolf pack, in comparison, has almost 6 inches more. “Flare is a drag if you don’t have the crew to stay out there and keep the boat level,” says Dan. The 368 will be oriented towards shorthanded sailing, either solo or small groups, not the gang that IOR type boats require.

Newland with the scaled down version of the Newland 368.

he 9/10th’s rig is nine feet shorter than what you’d find on an Express 37. Frank admits that he’s not a big guy and he can’t — and doesn’t want to — handle big sails. The jib size on the 368 will be about the same as the Olson 30, which definitely makes them workable. The main is bigger and the spinnakers will run from the masthead, so they can pile on sail area off the wind. Ideally, the result will be a boat that is easy to handle, yet sails well upwind, and

aspects. The jib stay will have the standard double groove luff system, but it will also have a roller reefing system recessed into the deck. Not only that, but shades of the 505 dinghy in the bow: two spinnaker launchers built in under the deck. There’s a concession to weight here, but Dan figures that the in¬ creased ease of handling will more than make up the difference. A singlehanded spinnaker douse and jib set, which might take 45 minutes under normal circum¬ stances, could be performed in a tenth of the time with this arrangement. And when he’s buoy racing with a group of friends, there’s no more mad scramble at the leeward rail with four people frantically gathering the chute while two others try to trim the jib sheet. Where the Newland 368 gets really radical is in the construction of the hull and deck. According to Dan’s calculations, the former will weigh a dainty 675 pounds and the latter will add a mere 275 more. Careful engineer¬ ing and judicious use of space-age fabrics are the only way to accomplish such a structure,

one that screams downhill. Dan already has his eye on Norton Smith’s solo 1978 TransPac record of 13 days and 2 hours (which he missed by only four hours in 1986 on Francis Who?) The rig has some other user-friendly

but Dan’s the guy to do it. His job at Orcon is to design fiberglass and carbon fiber laminates for such projects, as well as for sailcloth. He’s worked with the blue Spectra 900 sailcloth you’ve seen on racing boats, and Orcon fabrics have been used in a vari-

ety of hi-tech yachts such as Santa Cruz 70’s, the One Tonner Cooter, the Reichel/Pugh 47 Blade Runner and the TransPac winning catamaran Wind Warrior. Dan will use unidirectional S-glass, which has 30% greater strength and 15% less

OUTSIDE THE ENVELOPE accommodations. The emphasis on lightness is not an effort to economize. As Dan puts it, the predicted stretch than the commonly used E-glass. The bonding agent will be a rubber modified vinylester, which contains a neoprene (the stuff they use to make wet suits) molecule. This epoxy resists linking to water, stretches less and has a bonding strength five times that of the standard boat building ortho resin. By using the higher price spread — the fancy glue costs about twice as much as the regular brand — Dan will also forego adding a filler of chopped strand mat between layers of unidirectionals. The mat, which is literally thousands of little pieces of chopped fiberglass (12%) held in place by resin (88%) adds weight to a hull, but not strength. Utilizing his unidirectionals, Dan will end up with a hull made of 60% to 70% fiber and the rest in resin. The resulting hull laminate will weigh only 1.3 lbs/sq.ft, (ver¬ sus the Olson 30 laminate of 2.5 lbs./sq.ft.) and a deck laminate of .85 lbs./sq.ft. The hull core will be made of five-pound Divinycell foam. Before you send the cops over to Dan’s shop in Alameda and have him picked up Newland on his way to victory in the ’82 Singlehanded TransPac aboard ‘Pegasus', the modified Wylie 34 he built himself.

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for reckless endangerment of a sailboat and grand parsimony in hull construction, you should know a few more things. For one, Dan has exceeded the scantling require¬ ments of the American Bureau of Shipping by at least a factor of two. He’s also adding extra fiberglass reinforcement 18 inches above the waterline in the bow and along the centerline. The major stress points will be tied together by long strips of carbon fiber running from bow to stern and at the major bulkhead at the mast. “The boat is so light,” says Dan, “that it will tend to rise up and over anything it might run across in the water.” He realizes the lack of mass could be a disadvantage in certain circumstances, but he counters by arguing that “airplanes weren’t designed to run into cliffs, either.” In other cases, such as the 1982 Cabo San Lucas disaster (where dozens of boats were washed ashore and destroyed), a light boat has distinct advan¬ tages. One of the few boats to survive a beaching intact was an Olson 40. The boat’s interior, although not spartan, will be minimal. There will be adequate headroom to stand up, along with a galley, nav station and the other required

Frank Dinsmore. on clear days he can see the Newland 368 sailing all the way to Japan. With him at the helm._

sail away price of $60,000 to $70,000 would be expensive for a 5,000 pound boat but cheap for a 37-footer.

an and Frank have also worked out preliminaries for the 60-footer, which Dan describes as even more conservative in design. It would weigh about 22,500 pounds, almost 6,000 pounds less than a Santa Cruz 70. The bigger yacht would 'incorporate many ideas used in the 368, including a relatively small sail plan. Dan’s also thinking about having a removable cut¬ ter rig, with the inside forestay rigged to hydraulics. First things first, though. The target for launching the first 368 is next spring, but probably not in time to compete in the 1988 solo TransPac. Frank would like to organize a singlehanded race to Tokyo, similar to the S.F. to Osaka race in which Dan’s wife Linda competed ir> 1981. So far, though, that contest is only in the talking stage. Both Dan and Frank are excited about their project, as well they should be. If all goes according to plan, the 368 could hit 18 knots under spinnaker. Dan insists that he’s designed it so that the worry factor won’t in¬ crease with the speed. Frank says the boat will open up a new dimension, like the dif¬ ference between sailing across the Bay on a Cal 20 and flying across on an Olson 30. If that’s the case, we’d like to put in our reservations now for a test run next summer. — shimon van collie

ANGEL ISLAND:

ant to get away from it all, but Hawaii’s too far and Drake’s Bay too windy? Why not plan a cruise to the largest island in San Francisco Bay? It’s warm — almost tropical — on one side and windy on the other. It’s the site of some fascinating

Angel Island has lots of trails perfect for walking and talking.

history and spectacular views of the Bay Area. I’m talking about Angel Island State Park, that 740-acre mound just threequarters of a mile from Tiburon. “How original,” you say. “I’ve been to Angel Island a million times.” Well, perhaps you have, but have you really seen it? Angel Island has 15 miles of trails that wind through eucalyptus forests, across open grass meadows, past windswept beaches and abandoned military buildings. It is home to about 30 people including seven or eight kids ranging in age from 16 months to high schoolers. It is also the stopping place for floating logs, trash, millions of tennis balls and even occasional dead bodies that wash up on the island. “When you think of it, just about every drop of water that falls between Bakersfield and Redding will come past our island. With it comes everything that can float,” said Craig Burke, who has been a ranger on Angel Island for nine years. Occasionally a boat stalls between the Golden Gate Bridge and the western windy side of the island and ends up on an Angel Island beach. “That naive boater will say, ‘I’ll just leave it

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here until the morning’. We tell them they won’t find anything in the morning. They don’t believe us, until they come back and,, just find the splinters,” said Burke. Rising tides and pounding waves have demolished beached boats many times over the years. In the past three years, Angel Island has undergone some substantial changes. And only a few of them can be seen from the boater’s favorite on-board position — slouched in the cockpit while tied to a moor¬ ing buoy. Perhaps the biggest change is occuring right now. On the leeside of the island, in the East Garrison area, just around the bend from Quarry Beach, -a new ferry dock has been completed. It 'won't officially open until next season when most of the public ferry traffic, including the San Fran¬ cisco and Vallejo ferries will dock there. The Tiburon ferry will continue to land in Ayala Cove, now the busiest spot on the island. The new dock is part of a $1.4 million pro¬ ject that is almost finished. “Most of the work is completed,” said John Carman, an Angel Island park aide, “but we have to clean up some of the buildings.” Plans for East Gar¬ rison include paved walkways, restrooms, a snack bar, plus a visitor’s center and museum in an old army guardhouse. The East Garrison is part of Fort McDowell, first used in the Spanish American War in 1896. Fort McDowell takes its name from a crusty Civil War general who commanded troops at the Battle of Bull Run, Major General Irwin McDowell.

Open slips are sometimes scarce at Ayala Cove.

Although some of its buildings have been removed, enough remain to give a feeling of what things must have been like over the last

Craig Burke.

century. On Quarry Point, site of the new dock, a detention camp was built to hold troops returning from the Philippine Insur¬ rection of 1899-1901. Many of the soldiers were sick or had been exposed to contagious diseases. In fact, the 31st Volunteer Infantry had the distinction of being the first group to stay at the camp after being exposed to small pox. Fort McDowell also had a role in World War II. The next time you are peacefully moored off Quarry Beach on one of the 15 tie ups, think about the thousands of soldiers who were stationed on Angel Island before being shipped out to fight in the Pacific in the 1940’s. In 1945, when the war ended, the soldiers came back to Angel Island and-Fort

HAVE YOU REALLY SEEN IT? The setting is pristine, almost magical especially in spring when wildflowers are in bloom. It is like a secluded back yard in the middle of a large metropolitan area. But there are drawbacks. “Not only is this an island, but it is essen¬ tially a government island. We don’t have our own private automobiles. They are kept in Tiburon. There are two van runs around the island and they are connected with the personnel boat runs, three times a day. If you get on one of those, you can get home or down to the dock. Otherwise, one has to walk. If you have groceries or ice cream ...” said Craig who lives here with his wife Cassie, also a ranger, and their two children, Andy, 5V2 and Ryan, one. “The major aggravation is that we are always, every day, every minute on somebody else’s time schedule. The state personnel ferry runs three times a day, start¬ ing at 8 a.m. and the last boat leaves the island at 5 p.m., so there is not a lot of going out at night,” said Burke. “Woe to you if you forget something. You can’t just turn the car around and go back home.” Having children here poses special prob¬ lems. If both parents work and the child is young, baby sitters have to be brought over.

You can't get lost on Angel Island. Most roads go all the way around.

McDowell. Greeted by a 60-ft “Welcome Home” sign, the troops were processed and discharged.

TT hat’s only some of the history for this area that looks out across to the Richmond and Berkeley hills. Angel Island publishes an historical guide to Fort McDowell with a map of the structures and what they were used for. There was a quarry at Quarry Point — sandstone helped build Alcatraz and Fort Point. South of East Garrison, page 143

above Point

Blunt, the Army again left its mark. Pro¬ tected by a locked chain fence is an open stretch of land that was a Nike missile site from 1958 to 1962. When the site was deac¬ tivated in 1962, the Army left the island — for good this time — and it was made into a state park. The East Garrison, as well as Point Blunt, the North Garrison, Ayala Cove and the West Garrison, is also home to the people who live on the island. “All are connected with the park in one way or another — park service workers, architects for restoration, and someone from the Angel Island Association,” said Craig Burke. Is the island as idyllic to live on as it looks? Well, yes and no. It’s virtually crime free.

Memorial to Asian-Americans who were processed on Angel Island.

Although the boat runs are early enough to get the school age kids to class on time, they have to wait until 5:30 p.m. — often at the Tiburon Library — to get home. When Craig Burke, who lives between the East and North Garrison, bikes to work at Ayala Cove, he passes what are probably the island’s most controversial buildings. At the

ANGEL ISLAND North Garrison, between 1910 and 1940, thousands of Chinese, Japanese and Koreans were questioned, processed and quarantined when they first came to America. On the east coask, at Ellis Island, European immigrants were processed in

Visitors can help fire Civil War cannon.

hours. But at Angel Island, processing the Asian immigrants took weeks, sometimes months.

ow a museum open to the public, the Immigration Station hasn’t changed much over the years. The wooden building is most¬ ly empty and footsteps echo throughout the rooms. The fog and cool breeze probably kept the locked barracks uncomfortably cold even though the bunks were three layers high in the living quarters. Ninety bunks would fit in the women’s dorm and 200 in the men’s. The food wasn’t great either and in 1919 the federal troops were called in to stop a food riot. Frustrated at being locked up so close to the American freedom they wanted, the de¬ tainees carved poems on the walls. Forgot¬ ten until the 1970’s, the condemned bar¬ racks were restored and a piece of AsianAmerican history was saved. In the guest book at the museum there are often com¬ ments by friends and relatives of people who

were held there years ago. Although immigrants and soldiers occu<^ pied Angel Island for many years, the Miwok Indians were there first. Miwoks had perma¬ nent villages on the island more than 3,000 years ago. Scattered around the island in four locations, East, West, and North Gar¬ rison as well as Ayala Cove, the Miwoks paddled across to Marin County in a canoelike boat made out of tules and dried grass. The balsas, as they were calfed, tended to leak. Indians are often depicted as sitting in water up to their hips and paddling away. Foul weather gear, Indian style, consisted of no clothes at all for the rriten and rather brief aprons for the women. However, the Catholic Church changed all that when the missions came to Northern California. Perhaps Angel Island’s most famous sailor was Lt. Juan Manuel de Ayala. The Spanish skipper was just 30 years old when he sailed his ship, the San Carlos into San Francisco Bay to survey the area. Yes, he did anchor in Ayala Cove and yes he did name the small rolling island, Isla de los Angeles. Although the Spanish translates to Angel Island, it is just a quirk of fate that we call it AngeHsland instead of Los Angeles Island. According to a history of Angel Island written by Francis J. Clauss, Ayala’s ship had a reputation for being jinxed. When it was a

supply ship between San Diego and Baja California, it had been marooned and 13 crew members had died. The captain before

Pitching rocks in the Bay — not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

Ayala, a macho type named Miguel Manrique who collected guns, had gone insane. While hanging out in his cabin one day, Ayala shot himself in the foot with his predecessor’s pistol.

HAVE YOU REALLY SEEN IT?

The injury kept Ayala from personally surveying the Bay, but he had an able crew who did the job well and literally put San Francisco Bay on the map.

L 1 yala Cove was once called Raccoon Cove for a 16-gun English sloop of war called the Raccoon that was careened and repaired on the beach. Later Raccoon Strait Some of the old buildings have been beautifully restored.

Abandoned buildings near East Garrison.

was named in honor of the warship. Years later, a small Army hospital was built there to handle Army personnel stationed on the island. That’s where the name Hospital Cove came from. No matter what you call this spot, it is still the hub of activity on the island. Last Octo¬ ber, 13 new slips opened up for recreational boaters, bringing the total to 49. Remember the old tie-up rings? They have been replaced with sturdy 12-inch cleats. Inexperienced boaters have their own unique way of docking, according to the rangers who supervise the pier. “Some like to ram the dock. They look like an ice¬ breaker. The bow lifts up and over, then slowly backs down. Then there are those who try to beat another boat into a slip.” As anybody who has tried to find an open slip on a weekend afternoon knows, vacant spots are scarce. Rangers estimate that on the busiest day of the year, there is a turn¬ over of four to five boats a slip, bringing the total at the dock to 150 to 200 boats. The slips look all the same size from a distance, but there are three different lengths, 22, 30, and 40 feet. It is the ranger’s job to direct the right size boat into the right size slip. So if a 40 footer squeezes into a 22-ft slip, they could be asked to move. Besides the finger piers, there are approx¬ imately 35 mooring buoys on the northwest side of Ayala Cove. Like the slips, they are on a first come, first serve basis. Boats tied up to the buoys can spend the night. However, those at the finger piers have to leave at sunset, since the island is a day use park, for the most part. If you decide to /

sneak into a slip at midnight, be prepared for a ranger at your door at probably a most inopportune moment. Your name will be taken and then you’ll be asked to leave. If you show up again, and it is not a bona fide emergency, the rangers will write you a citation that carries a hefty penalty. The same goes for visitors who miss the last ferry. “They seem to get real chummy with the people on the dock in their private boats. They make friends real quick and often can beg a ride to Tiburon. Should sunset come before they can do that, we write a citation for being in the park after hours. Then we get our boat operator (who lives on the island), drag him away from din¬ ner or TV, pay him overtime and take them over ourselves,” said Craig. There are nine campsites for those want¬ ing to stay on the island. That might be a perfect situation for cruisers sailing with teenagers. Mom and Dad can enjoy the beauty of Angel Island and the comfort of the boat, while the kids are off communing with nature. The fees for the finger piers and mooring buoys are $3 a day. A word about tides in Ayala Cove. They

Bell says Immigration Center on it.

can be tricky. Ebb tide is the worst. A strong ebb can push a boat sideways into another boat while maneuvering for a slip or a moor¬ ing buoy. Always look at the pilings and floats to see what the current is doing. Be especially careful near the beach where the water can move quickly.

ANGEL ISLAND: HAVE YOU REALLY SEEN IT? Once tied up, get off your boat and ex¬ plore the island. There is a snack bar, clean restrooms and a small museum in the

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Ranger Brad Petrie and 4-year-old Ejan live on the Island.

Visitor’s Center at the back of the cove.

If you would like to help fire a Civil War cannon, show up on the weekends at 1 or 2:30 p.m. behind the Quartermaster’s Building next to the Bay in Camp Reynolds. N Six adults are chosen to clean, load, aim, light and fire the cannon toward the North Tower of the Bridge. The cannon ball floats. It’s made of styrofoam, but the cannon “boom” is the real thing. To really see the island take a trail to the top of 781-ft Mt. Livermore in the center of the island. The view is great frcvri up there. Angel Island is a naturalist’s delight. Migratory waterfowl stop there on their way south. Butterflies are everywhere and in the spring, wildflowers cover the hil^. Only onethird of the trees, shrubs and flowers are native to the island. The rest come from all over the world. Mixed with the golden California Poppy is the exotic Pride of Madeira, a bush from the Canary Islands with large purple plumes. Then there are the eucalyptus trees, native to Australia, but introduced to Angel Island probably 50 years ago. They are at the center of a much publicized plan to rein¬ troduce native California vegetation to the island. That state wants to cut down about 24 acres near the top of Mount Livermore

Swinging on mooring buoy makes for a relaxing day.

Opponents of the plan point to a similar operation that took place at Annadel State Park. Calling the removal expensive as well as ugly, they caution the State Park Service to monitor the Annadel project before cut¬ ting down some of the most picturesque trees on the island.

Interesting plants and sweeping views await Angel Island hikers.

S o check out Angel Island, even if you

he center is worth a visit. It has maps, trail guides, and a weekend slide show on the island’s history. In the center is a model of the island with the major historic sites marked. Take a look at the Lyle gun, once used to fire line to distressed ships. Across the room is the many faceted glass from the Southampton Shoals Beacon that once lit up the Marin Headlands. Nearby is an old Army trunk with discharge papers and a 1904 photo of a soldier stationed here. Many sailors never leave the wide, grassy lawn of Ayala Cove, but those who do are often surprised at the solitude and history found so close to San Francisco. Two trails from the Visitor’s Center take hikers up to the five mile perimeter road that circles the island. A leisurely stroll around Angel Island on the paved road takes about two hours. However, only 20 minutes from the Visitor’s Center are the oldest buildings on the island. At the West Garrison' is Camp Reynolds, a Civil War fort. An officer’s house and adjacent bakery have been restored and tours are given on the weekends.

and down the ridge to the East Garrison and replace it with native California oak, bay, buckeye and chaparral.

think you’ve seen it a million times. There is much to see and explore. It’s a taste of wilderness right in the middle of San Francisco Bay. — glenda ganny carroll page 146

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TERRY ALSBERG

inding time to talk about himself is a tough task for Terry Alsberg these days. Even with serious pressure coming from creditors, his Alsberg Brothers Boatworks is humming with activity. Housed in a low industrial warehouse tucked in a UJ

Terry doesn’t like to dwell on his protesting experiences. He’d rather talk about building boats, a craft through which he has been able to make a pretty strong statement — that light boats can sail fast, be comfor¬ table and look elegant all at the same time. A latecomer to the Santa Cruz ultralight scene, he found a way to incorporate the great sail¬ ing characteristics of the ULDB’s with strong cruising comfort elements and produce some pretty great boats. Terry did not grow up sailing, but he was in awe of the ocean as a kid. He was raised in a small New Jersey dairy town- called Berkeley Heights. Every summer his family would “go to the shore,” as New Jerseyans call spending time at the beach. “There’s a long sand bar that separates Barnegat Bay from the ocean,” Terry recalls, “and I remember the earth getting sandy and the smell of the saltwater as we got closer. Then we would drive up the causeway over the Bay and at the crest I would look out at the Atlantic and think ‘Wow, out there is Africa and Europe!’ ” Besides playing in the sand, Terry spent time on a surfboard off Long Beach, just north of where Bruce Spring¬ steen was meetin’ on the boardwalk at Asbury Park.

For awhile Terry Alsberg thought the world was coming to an end. For awhile it looked like his boat¬ building company was coming to an end.

residential section of Santa Cruz, the shop produces the Express 27, the Express 37 and the new Express 34. Terry’s brother Peter no longer takes an active part in running the seven-year-old firm, and is back in Illinois starting up a business of his own. That leaves the shaggy, brown-haired Terry to run the show. On a recent spring day, he also had to squeeze in an inquisitive writer and a visit from his English cousin and her family. “This day is a lot like yesterday and probably much like tomorrow,” he says with a shrug. Life in the fast lane in laid back Santa Cruz. Dressed in worn jeans and a red and grey flannel shirt, Terry Alsberg still retains the look of the counter-culture rebel he was twenty years ago. Now he’s 40, married and head of a reputable business. He notes that more than a few of his hard-driving demonstration buddies have also become captains of industry. The message of the 60’s, perhaps, went beyond resentment about a war: we’re here to make a difference with our lives, said the youth, and you elders had better take notice.

erry’s dad was a physicist at Bell Labs, which may explain why he majored in engineering and physics at the University of Illinois. He also spent a year and a half in ar¬ chitectural engineering. College was a long, upsetting experience, however, not because of his studies, but because of what was going on at the time. “After the Kent State inci¬ dent,” Terry says, “I got kind of crazy. I didn’t want to be building cities for people who would do that sort of thing.” He left UI without a degree and kicked around for a couple of years. The closest thing to a steady job he held was building speaker cabinets for Flatland Sound, a small company which manufactured and rented out public address systems for touring rock and roll bands. It was about the time that Terry was pretty sure the world was coming to an end that he became interested in sailing. While staying with friends in Colorado, he journeyed to the Whole Earth Bookstore in Boulder and found a Sampson catalogue on “How To Build A 65-Foot Ferro Cement Ketch For $4,500 Using A Sears 1/4” Drill With All The Attachments.” Terry had a friend in Illi¬ nois who was making a ferro cement boat.

Armed with the book, Terry went back east to help him. He recalls the experience as be¬ ing one of the most grueling, labor intensive jobs he’s ever done. “It’s an incredibly

difficult way to built a boat,” he says. Terry’s first thoughts about cruising were that the heavier the boat, the safer it would be at sea. “It’s the same line of thinking as the Cadillac theory that mass is your ally,” he says. He realized that he knew little about sailing, not to mention cruising, so he’d bet¬ ter learn some more. Another friend had a

REBEL IN A REBELLIOUS LAND up from his father (“He was German, a perfectionist and a great woodworker,” Terry says), he spent a year and all his cottage on Amherst Island, the first of the Thousand Islands near Kingston, Ontario, where Terry spent a couple of summers. The commune next door was populated by draft dodgers and Canadian radicals. There was also a 24-ft C&C Shark sloop available, and one of the radicals agreed to teach him sailing. “I’m not sure this guy knew any more than we did,” says Terry, “but he loved to go out when it’blew. In fact, that’s the only time he went out. Once we sailed in a storm with winds up to Force 9 (41 to 47 knots), which is the most breeze I’ve ever seen. As a result, I’ve never feared strong winds and I got this idea that sailboats were pretty durable.” A game plan was beginning to form in Terry’s head. He went back to Champaign, Illinois, and sold stereos for Flatland in order to raise money. His dream was to buy a One of the Express 37's. They’ve been popular as a one-design class as well as successful in Mexico races and TransPacs.

Westsail 32 — still thinking that heavy was better — and go cruising. He had to settle for a fixer-upper Morgan 24 instead, which he took down to Florida in 1976. Using the skills he had acquired building PA cabinets and the love of woodworking he had soaked

Express 27's are known for blazing speed and good control are warp speeds.

money fixing the boat up. “People were always asking me if I was a boat builder,” he recalls, “and eventually I figured maybe I should be one.” There were three areas in the country where work could be found along those lines: the Northeast, Florida and California. He’d grown up in the first area and was currently in the second, so he figured he’d give the third a try. He.packed up his beat-up Volvo and headed west. An ad in the San Francisco yellow pages for C&B Marine, builder of cold molded wood yachts, brought Terry to Santa Cruz. Bob Thomsen was then operating at “Moore’s Reef”, a series of sheds housing various projects overlooking Highway 1. The first person he met was Alan Wirtanen, who later became one of the three partners in Pacific Boats with Lynn Neal and George Olson. “Alan is very laid back,” says Terry, “and he told me that fiberglass was a better wqy to build a boat.” While waiting for Thomsen, Terry wandered back to Ron and John Moore’s portion of the compound. There he fnet Larry Burgin, who had just bought Nalu IV. When Thomsen did arrive, he turned Terry down, but Burgin offered him the job of fixing up Nalu IV. For the next six months he did just that, living aboard the yacht in Monterey.

1 n 1977, a position as a wood worker opened up at Moore’s yard, and Terry had himself a job. He faired the plug for the Moore 24 and filled in at other spots as well. At the time, the firm’s production was only about six to twelve boats a year, Terry

TERRY ALSBERG: thought: ‘Gee, these guys need a sales staff.’ He took on writing a brochure, taking pro¬ motional pictures and starting a dealer net-

work. During his three years at Moore s, from 1977 to 1980, Terry saw production rise to periods of one finished boat per week. Other factors were beginning to come into play, however. Terry’s older brother Peter was becoming more interested both in sailing and in owning a company that produced a product. The brothers offered to buy Moore out, but the price was too high. “Peter sug¬ gested we start our own,” Terry says, “and he told me he’d back me financially.” Terry talked to his friend Tom Wylie, one of the few designers he knew, about an idea for a boat to build. At the end of the conver¬ sation, Terry asked him who else would design a boat like the one they had in mind, something light, fast, attractive and 27 feet long. “I’ve got to give Tom a lot of credit,” he says. “He told me the two most likely guys were Carl Schumacher and Doug Peterson.” Both were asked for preliminary sketches and Terry says their ideas were almost iden¬ tical. “The only difference between them was that Doug was always off in some other part of the world when I called him,” he says. “Carl, on the other hand, was always sitting right by the phone. I figured we were both hungry and maybe our two companies could grow together.” On a fateful August day in 1980, Terry 1) was fired from his job at Moore’s, 2) called Carl to tell him to go ahead with the design and 3) opened a checking account. The Alsberg Brothers Boatworks was a reality. What Terry wanted in his first boat was one that had as much room as an Olson 30, would be as easy to sail as a Moore 24 and had the same dimensions as a Santa Cruz 27 so it could be trailered easily. It also had to be sailed using a small, single speed winch such as a Lewmar 8 or a Barient 10. The end

recession almost put out the Alsberg’s can¬ dle, but brother Pete sold his software N business and pumped fresh blood into tooling up the new Express 37. Terry says the 27 has been more of a weekend warrior sport boat. The bigger model was intended for more all around sail¬ ing, including a full interior. With a displacement/length ratio of 144, the 37 is still light, but not to the extreme of an Olson 40 or a Santa Cruz 50. The 37 broke some new ground of its own. In a sailing world with many so-called cruiser/racers, the 37 truly ranks as a racer/cruiser. Designer Schumacher gave the hull enough freeboard to gain a rating advantage under the IOR, as well as increas¬ ing interior volume. He also gave the yacht There have been both dark and bright days at Ex¬ enough beam to make her sail fast upwind. press boats. Things look brighter now than they “We want to put down the notion that light have in months. boats are slow upwind,” says Terry. “Light boats are fast, they just don’t sail to their result had a foretriangle the same size as the rating. You don’t hear John Kostecki saying one on a Moore 24, but with a taller mast he wishes he could get a heavier Soling so he and bigger mainsail. The displacement/ can get to the weather mark faster, do you?” length ratio ended up at 71, making the Ex¬ The interior, though, is perhaps the press 27 even more of an ultralight than the outstanding feature of the 37. Most cabins, Moore 24 (D/L = 89) and the Olson v30 on both light and heavy yachts, are broken (D/L = 77). up into a series of compartments. The By bringing in Carl Schumacher, whose “Santa Cruz look” in particular contains a office was in Alameda, Terry was breaking series of boxes with exposed edges to save new ground. The 27 became the first pro¬ weight. Carl sent the basic layout for the 37 duction ultralight from Santa Cruz designed to Phil Hardy, another client of his who also by an outsider. He also broke with local designs furniture. Hardy created a stunning tradition by incorporating Klegecell, a struc¬ look, with long, sweeping lines and gently, tural PVC foam, into portions of his hull rounded edges which greatly enhance the laminates in addition to the standard balsa feeling of openness down below. The “blond wood. He also chose vinylester resin over on blond” look is achieved by using rift cut the less corrosive resistant but more popular wide oak with its fine, pin-striped grain, and polyester resin. “Terry committed a few light ash. “We get lots of compliments on our heresies,” says Carl Schumacher. His pur¬ interiors,” says Terry, “and they’re always a pose, though, was to push the Santa Cruz big hit at the boat shows.” technology to new levels, which he con¬ On the water, the 37’s proved their worth tinued to do with the subsequent Express 37 as well. In 1985 they swept the top three and 34. spots in their TransPac class, beating some 48-footers boat for boat. Terry helped organize and sail the winner, Jan and Kent F he first Express hit the water in June Greenough’s Secret of NIMH, which also 1981. Another 115 have popped out of the serves as the Greenough home in Alameda. mold since. Its popularity on San Francisco “Terry’s a really wild guy,” says Kent, “as Bay has begun to rival the ubiquitous J/24 well as a good sailor. He’s also a proud and it has shown outstanding speed on both craftsman, and you don’t find half-ass boats the Bay and ocean. New markets are open¬ made by him.” ing up on the East Coast, where, as Terry puts it, “they think it’s a new boat”. A new * N fleet of 12 boats recently formed in Detroit, 13 evotion to quality before profit can site of this year’s national championships. have its ups and downs. With the 37 well Even with the success of the 27, building under way — more than 55 have been built boats in the 1980’s has had — and continues to date — Terry and Carl began to look at to have — its scary moments. The 1982 page ISO

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scheduled to start soon on a backlog of orders for Express 27s. Seaman emphasized that Alsberg did not go into liquidation under Chapter 7, and the new company intends to pay off all creditors within three years. Seaman also said a new boat will be introduced within a year. Production is under way, we have new orders and we re off to the races,” Seaman said.

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the gap between it and the 27. What was needed was an upscale 27 that had the cruis¬ ing amenities of the 37 but that a couple could easily manage. They put in a double sink, an anchor locker, a u-shaped galley and other cruise oriented features, as well as limiting the draft to six feet. Part of the push behind the 34 was also to bring out a new product to keep the boat buying public’s interest. Gearing up for the 34, however, forced Terry to assume a short term debt that the company was hard pressed to pay back in time. As a result, Alsberg Brothers had to file for Chapter 11 in late May, which bought them some time to reorganize, recapitalize and restructure the debt over the longer period of time. Produc¬ tion continued and payrolls were met in the interim. It now appears that the company will pull out of the crisis in good shape, although with a new name: the Express Boat Company. “It has been a struggle,” admits Terry. “I saw George Olson make good money in 1978 and 1979 and I figured I could too. The 1980’s have been tough on boatbuilders, though. In the real world of page ISI

business, a product usually sells at four to ten times the cost of manufacturing. For an Express 37, though, labor and materials repre-

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sent over 50 percent of the retail price. That doesn’t include our overhead. As a result, profits aren’t that big for either the builder or the dealer. That’s why you find very few rich boatbuilders.” Love overcomes many adversities, and for Terry it’s his devotion to building beautiful yachts. “I treat them as if I own each one,” he says. “And so do our workers. They’re fascinating and incredibly complex engineer¬ ing systems.” He also has a commitment to giving people substance, not just style. The Express boats are known for their speed, handling characteristics and strength. Terry, his designer Carl Schumacher and his builders know what works and what doesn’t because they’re experienced sailors themselves. The role of rebel seems to suit Terry Alsberg, even if life has managed to knock him down a few times. Many satisfied Express owners thank him for his dedication to craftmanship. He builds boats that are not only light, but fast and strong. He has made his mark on the sailing world, and hopefully 'will continue to do so in the future. Right on. — shimon van collie

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his is it. After years of dreaming, saving and working it’s about to hap¬ pen. Or maybe it’s about to happen because you’re just so fed up with life in the States you have to have a change. In'any event, you’re taking your boat to Mexico this

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winter. If you haven’t been to Mexico before, you may be confused about when and where to go. We sure were the first couple of times we went. But now we’re completely at ease with Mexico and like to think of it as our second home. So we’d like to share some of our knowledge/opinions with you. Our advice is going to take the form of an itinerary. As far as we’re concerned, there’s a smart way and a foolish way to get to and cruise Mexico. Unfortunately, the foolish way — at least in Mexico — seems to be the natural way, visiting the harbors and an¬ chorages in sequence. If you choose to see Mexico that way, you’ll be wearing jackets a lot and questioning whether Mexico is all it’s cracked up to be. Take our word for it, Mexico is terrific — but it’s best if you do it right. If you’re from the Pacific Northwest or Northern California, the time to head to

Southern California is the first week in Octo¬ ber, right after Latitude’s October 16 Mexico Cruising Kick-Off Party at the Sausalito Cruising Club. The early October departure means you’re likely to have relatively warm weather, gentle winds, less chance of fog, and only the slightest possibility of having to start your cruise by beating into a dreaded southerly. Please note that the moon is full just after midnight on the 7th of October,. Whether your’re at anchor or doing a night passage, a full or near full moon is a wonderful com¬ panion. As a special bonus for cruisers, there will also be a penumbral lunar edjpsb on the 7th. A.penumbral eclipse is when the earth’s shadow just skims the outer edge of the moon. Many astronomers find it to be one of the more graceful celestial happenings. Depending on the weather and how ex¬ hausted you are from all the last-minute run¬ ning around, you may want to sail non-stop until you’re around Point Conception. Or, you may want to harbor hop to Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Simeon, Morro Bay and Port San Luis before rounding Conception. v All things being equal, we’d recommend the non-stop passage to Santa Barbara or Santa Cruz Island. These are confidencebuilders that afford you a chance to give your boat and yourself a good shakedown while still in the States. It also begins to divorce you from the every-night-in-a-berth habit you 11 soon have to break. Of course, if you’re really beat or the weather’s lousy, take it easy. You’re going cruising to relax, so relax!

O ctober in Southern California is almost always pleasant. Because the kids are back in school, most of the anchorages are uncrowded. Your best bet is to spend most of the month anchored at the Channel Islands or in the more remote anchorages of Catalina. There are a couple of good reasons. First off, if you stay in marinas, you’re go¬ ing to be digging into your cruising kitty for berth fees. Furthermore, you’ll be tempted to wander into stores and buy stuff you don’t really need. Not only does this clutter the boat, but it further depletes the kitty. Once you get to Mexico, you’ll hear cruiser after cruiser moan about the money he or she blew the last couple of weeks in California, money that would have comfortably seen them through several more months of lux¬ urious living in Mexico. Two hundred dollars

The light at Point Conception. Round the point and you’ve gone from Northern California to Southern California.

a month doesn’t last long in Southern California; in Mexico it enables you to live like a king. A second reason for staying at the Chan¬ nel Islands is that it provides an excellent opportunity to practice anchoring. Because the water is deep, the holding ground only moderately good, and the anchorages less than excellent, you’ll be forced to hone your

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skills. The good news is that if you can an¬ chor well at the Channel Islands, you’ll rarely have trouble in Mexico. For the most part, anchorages south of the border are wellprotected, the water shallow and the holding ground good. If you need to be on the mainland and want to keep expenses to a minimum, an¬ chor for free to the east of Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, behind the oil islands off Long Beach, with the Harbormaster’s per¬ mission in one small area of Newport Har¬ bor, to the southeast of the breakwater or inside the Dana Point harbor, in Mariner’s Cove at Mission Bay, and off Shelter Island in San Diego. Yacht club members would do well to check where they have reciprocal privileges. Traditionally San Diego is the major stag¬ ing ground for folks headed to Mexico. Its advantage is that it’s close to the border, you bump into other folks heading to Mexico, and that you can find everything you need for a boat. Furthermore, Pacific Marine Sup¬ ply, a San Diego chandlery, will be hosting their annual Cruising Kick-Off Party October 31. between 5-10 p.m., at their store. Previously this was almost a street party. This year it’s for Mexico-bound crew only Forney's anchorage at Santa Cruz Island. Although one of the better places to anchor in the Channel Islands, it still provides good practice.

In addition, each crewmember will need proof of citizenship. While voter registration cards and birth certificates work, each of you

and you must sign up in advance to attend. San Diego is home to the best Mexican consulate for taking care of the paperwork needed for cruising in Mexico. Ah, the paperwork. When you head to the Mexican consulate at 1933 Front St., Room 200, make sure you bring along all the documen¬ tation and registration papers proving that you own the boat. If you don’t own it, you need a notarized letter from the owner giving you permission to take the boat into Mexico.

The anchorage off Shelter Island in San Diego. At last count there were 89 boats. Come November there might be double that.

should really have a passport. You’ll also want to have filled out a crew list, listing all those who will be aboard during the passage to your next port. You can make these forms up yourself, but since they have to be in Spanish and in at least quadruplicate, it’s easier to buy pads of the forms at Southern California chandleries.

v—r ome tips on going to the consulate. Since you probably won’t have a car, call the day before (619) 231-8414 to make sure they’ll be open and during what hours. You don’t want to go through all the trouble of getting there to discover they’re closed to celebrate The Day of the Dead or some other Mexican holiday you’ve never heard of. Arrive early and you should be out in less than 90 minutes. Arrive late and you could be there for.-'hours. The fee for your boat’s ‘cruising permit’ is $16.50, assuming you have less than nine people aboard. More than nine runs you $49. Tourist cards are free. If you’re going beyond Baja to the mainland — and we assume your are — you’ll also need to get a Temporary Import Permit for your boat. There’s an additional fee for that. If you’ve got any fish hooks on your boat or in your liferaft, technically you’re also required to have fishing permits for the boat and each member of the crew. The con¬ sulate can direct you to the nearby fisheries department, (619) 231-8414, where you

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may purchase the necessary licenses. At the moment, a fish license for the boat is $82 a season, with a dinghy an additional $10.75. Furthermore, each crewmember must have a fishing license. These are available by the day, month or year, the best bargain being the year, at $9.35. Be advised, these prices are subject to change by the season. Furthermore, they

Checking in with the Port Captain at Cabo San Lucas. You've arrived!

often run by the calendar year, which means that to be completely legal, many cruisers have to buy them twice. Some folks just don’t fish until January 1. Or say they don’t fish until January 1. You know, of course, that neither a fishing license or anything else

permits you to take lobster or other shellfish. Allright, you’ve got the paperwork taken care of, you’ve bought all the last-minute boat gear you need, you’ve wolfed down the good-bye Bool Weevil Steerburger and milkshake, and you’re ready to go. How soon is it safe to head south of the border? There’s no hard and fast answer to this question, because you never know how late a hurricane might develop. We’ve checked records, however, and learned that while there are often hurricanes off Mexico in October, there’s never been a single one in November. A couple of tropical storms, yes, but no hurricanes. Consequently, we’ve always felt safe heading south on November 1, especially if the water temperatures off Mexico have cooled. You need warm water and warm air for a hurricane to develop; if either has cooled from the hot fall months it’s unlikely one will evolve. If you want to be more cautious, you can wait until November 15 to head south. The real conservative sailors wait until December 1. There is, however, a big difference — at least in our minds — between leaving early in November and early in December. That being the possibility of sneaking up into the Sea of Cortez for as much as a month of great cruising before the region is engulfed (ho, ho!) in cool weather.

I f you’ve got a relatively fast boat and don’t mind charging ahead, you can make

Cabo San Lucas in six days, and La Paz in another two or three. If you left San Diego on November 3rd, this would put you in La Paz by the middle of November. Typically you can count on mostly great weather in the La Paz — Puerto Escondido area through the end of November and into the first week or two of December. After that, the number of Northers starts to increase and air and water temperatures tumble. So if you’re energetic, you can probably enjoy three weeks — maybe even a month — of warm weather cruising in what we think is the best cruising area Mexico has to offer. Remember, this area doesn’t consistently warm up again until the end of March. So if you got what it takes, go for it! If, on the other hand, you like to take things slow or can’t get out of San Diego until December 1, we strongly suggest that you put off the Sea of Cortez — even if you plan on continuing on to French Polynesia — until late March. Yes, every year folks head up into the Sea of Cortez in December and January, and every year they’re wearing

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The rocks at the tip of Baja California shelter Cabo San Lucas. Spectacular natural beauty!

jackets and get smashed by Northers. They get on the radio and piss and moan about how things weren’t the way they expected,

which all sounds very puzzling to the folks in Zihuatanejo or Manzanillo who are reaching for another cold drink or tube of suntan lotion. If you end up complaining about the winter weather in the Sea of Cortez, don’t

say we didn’t warn you! What if you’re not an eager-beaver or can t just can’t get out of San Diego until the beginning of December? In that case we sug¬ gest you make your way from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas so that you arrive at the Cape sometime before Christmas. Even though you might normally be a loner, the cruiser Christmas and New Year’s Eve par¬ ties on the beach in Cabo (they have them in La Paz, too) are excellent opportunities to make new friends and catch up on the latest news from around Mexico. Once again, you’re faced with the ques¬ tion of whether to harbor hop from San Diego to Cabo, make a couple of overnight passages, or do a non-stop trip all the way to the Cape. As with coming down the coast of California, your decision will be influenced by the weather and how much energy you have. But all things being equal, we’d once again suggest the non-stop trip if possible. Our feeling is that the relationship you begin to develop with the sea during a six or seven day non-stop passage is far more valuable As great as Cabo San Lucas is, the getting there, assuming you've got 18 knots of wind and a good spinnaker, is even better.

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than stopping at the villages and anchorages along the Pacific coast of Baja and getting stuffed on bartered lobster. But far be it from us to tell a cruiser what he or she should do. Another thing to consider is that a couple of times in November and December you’re likely to encounter near gale or gale force winds. If they’re from the northwest, you can just shorten sail way down and you’ll prob¬ ably be allright. But if you get a southerly gale it can be very unpleasant because Turtle Bay is about the only good anchorage in such conditions. The way we see it, a non¬ stop passage gets you to the warmth and safety of Cabo San Lucas with the least exposure to the kind of weather you ve cruised to escape. Most boats have pleasant passages from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas in November and December, although there’s always some who are going to get thrashed about a

bit. As a general rule people find themselves V wishing they had more wind than less. Motoring is a common practice for those not carrying spinnakers. Some folks will tell you that generally the air and water temperature increases about five degrees each day farther south of the border to Cabo. It’s been our ex¬ perience that these folks know what they’re talking about.

h, those trips to Cabo San Lucas! They’re the things fond memories are made of. Two of our trips ended with brisk spinTo left; Mary T. works on her November tan in La Paz. Below; you can get thrashed on the beaches of Cabo’s Pacific shore.

PARTI Cabo San Lucas is an excellent place to have friends and family join you. There are direct air connections between San Fran-

naker reaches from Cabo Falso to the Cape, both times a full moon rising over the rocky cliffs. Driving your boat at hull speed toward the twinkling lights of Cabo, wearing nothing more than a swimming suit at midnight, makes all the time and money you spent on your boat the best bargain you ever struck. Of course, even those predawn arrivals have their charm; popping celebratory cham¬ pagne corks to the sound the roosters announcing the sunrise. Another nice thing about leaving early or doing a straight shot to Cabo is that you’ll get to the Cape before many of the other boats do. Plenty of cruisers have written Cabo off because of its increasing Americanization, but we still love the place, especially before it gets crowded. For our money it’s one of the

naturally most beautiful places in the world; it’s got a fabulously bountiful tropic ocean, miles upon miles of virtually deserted white

The early boats get the room! It’s mid-November and the ,nner Harbor at Cabo San Lucas is almost empty.

sand beaches, dramatic hills and rock out¬ croppings, and the endless desert. But once the hordes of cruisers, sportfishermen, campers and hotel guests arrive, it’s harder to retain that perspective. So go early and enjoy. If things are as they were in the past, arriv¬ ing boats are allowed a day or two in the

cisco and Los Angeles to San Jose del Cabo, the airport that serves Cabo San Lucas. If your friends are spooked by Mexican airlines, PSA also flies the route, although at higher fares. Be advised however, holiday planes — and often hotels — are usually booked solid. Reserve now or be shut out. If your friends are good sailors, they may

Lover's Beach at the Cape. Magnificent!

inner harbor to check in. So drop the hook, get a cold beer, then head to Immigration and finally to the Port Captain.

want to join you for the three or four day sail to Puerto Vallarta, for right after New Year’s it’s time to move on. Move on to the mainland, not the Sea of Cortez. We’ll have details on that in the October issue. — latitude

BOB PERRY

t was about 15 years ago that I drew the CT-54. The boat was tooled and built in Taiwan. This began a long-term working and personal relationship between the boatbuilders of Taiwan and me. I thought I should respond to your “Tough

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formed by off-duty airline pilots and misfit ex-patriots. This early group, in general, did little to assist the Taiwan builder, and in

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and above all . . . told to keep the price down. The best way to keep the price down was to employ unskilled workers and use locally-built hardware. Remember, the Taiwan builder had no yacht “models for reference. Most were fishboat builders that had never seen a yacht, let alone gone sail¬ ing. It was the time when the boats were built as quickly as possible and were snapped up immediately by uneducated-nouueauyachtsmen. I’m not sure if the boats were “turkeys”, but I met a lot of owners who were “turkeys”. Face it, experienced and skilled sailors did not snap up CT-41’s, Sea Tiger 41’s, Sea Wolf 41’s and so on.

hen things began to change. From my perspective I see two prime movers, Bob Berg (Baba) and George Olivit. Baba and George were able to get yards to build the Baba 30 and the Lafitte 44, two very highquality yachts that were good from the start. Bob Berg had a skilled way of com¬ municating and scheduling western demands with Taiwanese abilities. George Olivit was a first-rate, hands-on builder, with a anH nnder^tandino of the Taiwanese

Times in Taiwan” article in the Sightings section of the August issue. 1 make an average of three trips a year to Taiwan to look over my design projects. This month’s trip (returned last week) marked my 10-year anniversay. Things have changed and are still changing over there, but I believe my closeness to the big picture, working with many yards, gives me a unqiue perspective. I also think my efforts and minor successes with the Chinese language and cultural elements have put me in a middle position of seeing both sides. Taiwan boatbuilders have come, a long way. Early on, American opportunists went to Taiwan and arranged for boats to be built — usually without designer assistance — for very low prices. Quality checks were per-

The Perry-designed 65-footer is his latest for CT Note the more modern underbody.

many cases did much to hurt Taiwan’s opinions of Americans. The early Americans were out to make bucks with no concern for long-term effects. You have seen the type in every developing country. These importers/exporters were after the biggest boat for the buck, and if a builder went broke it was his problem. These guys were great at walking around the yards saying, “you can’t do that”, “that’s wrong”, etc. But seldom could they pick up the Chinese tool and actually show the builder exactly the right way to do the job. The builders signed contracts written in English, were given directions in English,

ON TAIWAN

approach. “Do it like this,” George would say, picking up the saw and showing the workers exactly how to do it. Ted Hood was a dealer for Lafitte and that says it all. It was clear that very high-quality could come from Taiwan — but it took a dedicated and sensitive team. Another change was taking place. The buyers were growing out of their “turkey” phase and becoming more educated and demanding. For some it was simply a matter of learning to sail. The poor quality builders began losing business and dropping out. Quality was important, available and primarily a function of cost. The cheap boats were cheap boats and the fat American opportunists were running out of “turkey buyers”. Sitting at lunch with eight Taiwanese and an American exporter, I noticed who had ordered a ham sandwich. The rest of us feasted on a variety of Chinese/Taiwanese dishes. I asked him why he was eating a sandwich and not the local food. His reply was, “I can’t eat that slop every day.” I was Hull No. I of the CT-54 With over 100 sold, it’s been the most profitable model in the CT line. The motorcycles are not standard equipment.

embarrassed and tried desperately to distance myself from any identity with his type. By the way, the food in Taiwan is unbelievably good. With the exception of dried fish eggs, I have never tasted anything that tasted bad in Taiwan. They’ve had thousands of years to develop their cuisine and they have it down. After two weeks in Taiwan it is hard for me to get enthusiastic about returning to an American diet. The average Chinese meal is a well-balanced combination of food types.

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so now the N.T. (New Taiwan dollar) is at 30:1 instead of the old 40:1. That means the boats are more expen¬ sive. The boats are also better. While some builders cannot sell their low priced, low quality boats, other yards work to capacity. Last week I was in Taiwan working on new boats for Passport, Ta Chiao (CT) and Tayang (Tayana). All the new boats I am do¬ ing are in the mid-40-ft range and intended to fill spots place in very successful lines. I have a very solid base of builders who are With the tremendous successes of the Valiant 40 and various Taiwan-built boats behind him. Seattle's Bob Perry has reason to smile.

busy and optimistic in Taiwan. Taiwan is booming. The signs are every¬ where. Some of the most knowledgeable boatbuilders I know are in Taiwan. If you want a labor intensive, furniture-like interior with high-quality detailing, Taiwan’s the place. Still the place. It’s also a great place to visit while your boat is being finished. My business is not dependant on Taiwan, but I hope to maintain an active role in sailboat building there. It’s a magical place with wonderful, friendly and giving people. At this poirtt in time, Taiwan is for me a second home, not just a place to get a cheap boat. The benefits I have received from working in Taiwan are many and the monetary benefits are overshadowed by the more etherial benefits that have come from this contact. At dinner one evening with a friend, a prominent Taipei attorney, the waitress asked him if I could deal with the spiciness of the food or should it be “toned down” for the foreigner. My friend replied, “No, go ahead and make it spicy. This man is Chinese.” That was my greatest paycheck. — bob perry

THE RETURN OF LANDFALL

here will be one more classic woodie on the Bay starting this month, and racers in the Master Mariners^ Regatta will have another tough competitor.

Dale Goff, new owner of •Landfall', pictured at right, during the 1976 Master Mariners Regatta.

Landfall, a 65-ft Marconi staysail schooner, will be returning to the Bay after many years in Southern California. The Edson Schock design was built in 1934 by Boe¬ ing (the airplane people) in Seattle for actress Maureen O’Sullivan, best known for playing Jane in the original Tarzan movie, and John Farrow, best known for being Mia’s dad. The new owner is Dale Goff, partner in a Sausalito boat yard. He plans to live aboard Landfall for five years and then sail around the world. Landfall’s already been around twice. “I’ve been looking for a well-built ocean¬ going boat for four or five years,” Goff said. “I’m real picky. I’m partial to schooners. I’ve sailed them a lot and rigged them. Landfall’s well built. The engineering part is well thought out. It was done by pros.” The hull is douglas fir planking over sawn fir frames, with oak frames in high-stress areas. It has teak decks and lead ballast. The decks are flush except for a large wood

dodger.

T he interior is functional, with some plush touches, such as leaded glass cabinets, lots of teak trim and brass fittings. Landfall was chartered in the Channel Islands during the late ’70s. “It’s a heavy boat, yet she moves real well,” Goff said. “That’s real important to me.” Landfall has a relatively narrow 14-ft beam, low freeboard and gently rising sheer, all signs of a smooth-sailing, seaworthy design. s She’s been well maintained and Goff said only cosmetic repairs are necessary. He bought Landfall from Dwight Culver in Long Beach, who had owned her for 14 years. Before that she was owned by Ernie Minney, who replaced the engine and tanks and upgraded the rigging in preparation for a world cruise, then changed his mind and sold her to Culver. Bill Vaughn, who was instrumental in resurrecting the Master Mariner’s Regatta in 1965, said he sailed against Landfall for many years when it was owned by “t>oc” Holcolm, a member of the Metropolitan YC in Oakland. “He raced it for years in Division K, and sailed it around the world twice,” Vaughn said. “Doc and his wife would get a whole bunch of people aboard for a race and they’d all work like hell. It’s a big job to race a schooner like that. “Doc was kind of a character. He was known to port tack the whole fleet with that schooner. I remember seeing the red flags go up like confetti.”

hen Holcolm died in the early ’70s, his widow donated Landfall to the University of California, who sold it to Minney, according to Vaughn. “There used to be a sandbar off Gashouse Cove, and during one YRA race Doc managed to find it and run Landfall aground,” Vaughn said. “Doc sat there like he was enjoying the whole thing. “It’s a fun boat. It will be good to have it come back.” On her last visit to the Bay in 1976 she won her division in the Master Mariner’s Regatta. Goff was disappointed that he couldn’t bring Landfall to the Bay in time for this year’s race, but he said she’ll be ready next year. latitude

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1987 CHAMPAGNEMUAAM T

he average guy on the dock, when asked to describe the Admiral’s Cup, will probably tell you it’s the fiberglass thing that the Admiral straps on for protection when he plays contact sptsrts. If the specimen you interview happens to race

6th out of 14 teams. On the bright side, San Francisco resident and U.S. team captain Randy Short’s Reichel/Fugh 45 Sidewinder &

U.S. boats something to do after the TransAtlantic Race and, perhaps more imporV tantly, to give the English a chance to revenge the blow to their national pride caused back in 1851 by a boat named America. Each country would put forth their best three boats between 30-60 feet for a series which would be handicapped under the Britain’s Royal Ocean Racing Club s rules. The event would coincide with the Fastnet Race, a British ocean racing tradition since 1925. The U.S. lost that series by two points — still the closest margin to date — in part because Bill Snaith’s Figaro failed to start the Channel Race. The Fastnet Race, which was particularly brutal that year, was won by the United States’ Carina II, despite hull damage that had the crew pumping continually for most of the race. It was a remarkable perfor¬ mance, immortalized by Nye’s now legend¬ ary words as they finished: “Okay, boys, we’re over now. Let her sink!” The Admiral’s Cup almost sank in 1959

Each year the competition for the Admiral’s Cup seems to get stiffer — even with the general decline in IOR racing.

sailboats, he might be able to tell you that the Admiral’s Cup is some kind of grand prix regatta in England; but don’t count on it. However,' crewmembers from 14 coun¬ tries on 42 of the hottest IOR boats in the world can tell you exactly what the Admiral’s Cup is — the undisputed pinnacle of inter¬ national offshore racing. Held biennially since 1957 in Cowes, England, the Admiral’s Cup pits three boat teams from dif¬ ferent nations against each other in a series of three 20-mile buoy races, a 200-mile medium-distance race in the English Chan¬ nel, and the famous 600-mile Fastnet Race. The 16th edition of this yachting classic occurred during the first week in August. Winning for the first time was tiny New Zealand, which after blitzing last year’s Ken¬ wood Cup and then putting together the sec¬ ond best 12 meter program in the world, is truly yacht racing’s mouse that roared. Their Farr 40 Propaganda won two races and was the top individual performer, while her teammates, the Davidson onertonner Coldcorp (ex-Mad Max) and the Farr 43 Kiwi, also finished in the top ten. The U.S. team of Sidewinder, Insatiable, and Blue Yankee finished a disappointing

ended up fourth overall on an individual basis, winning the trophy for top inshore boat with a 3,5,2 record in the buoy races. Former Bay Area sailing star John Bertrand drove, designer Jim Pugh was the tactician, Rhode Island sparmaker Phil Garland navigated, Alameda college student Denny Gruidl did the foredeck, and seven former 12 meter sailors pulled the strings. But the Champagne Mumm Admiral’s Cup is primarly a team racing event, as are the three other regattas it has spawned more or less in its image: the Hitachi Southern Cross Cup, the Kenwood Cup, and the Aga Khan’s Sardinia Cup. The SORC makes up the fifth leg of the World Cup tour, despite being quite different from the other series (dating back to 1941, it is older, convenes annually, remained unsponsored, and stresses individual, not team, results). Col¬ lectively, these five races are the most prestigious offshore gatherings in the world — and the Admiral’s Cup is the crown jewel.

he Admiral’s Cup debuted in 1957 — back when boats, masts and even liferafts were made of wood and, we are told, men were made of iron. The inaugural affair was a challenge issued by England to America only. It served a dual purpose — to give the

ADMIRAL'S CUP tional handicap system, the IOR, in 1971. In ’75, ’77, and ’79, 19 countries entered the AC. It was a time of tremendous innovation

The outstanding U.S. boat in the first Admiral’s Cup; ‘Carina IT.

when the U.S. decided not to participate that year. The fledgling event was hastily thrown open to international competition, and

Holland and France accepted the challenge. England, with its home-court advantage, won again. Beginning with the 1961 series, which the U.S. won over a five-boat field, the series grew steadily in popularity. In the ’60s, the Admiral’s Cup belonged to England and the U.S. but Australia, which dominated the ’67 AC, was coming on strong. These were the glory days of the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule and the New York-based design team of Sparkman and Stephens. England wracked up two more overall wins — she, has won eight of the 16 contests — and the U.S. picked up its second and last victory in 1969 on the strength of Dick Carter’s radical Red Rooster, which featured a two-ton lifting keel and a transom-hung rudder. ' Participation in the Admiral’s Cup, and offshore racing in general, blossomed with the introduction of a long overdue interna‘Goldcorp’, seen at ‘Mad Max’ in the last Kenwood Cup, was a key member of the victorious New Zealand team.

‘Sidewinder’, shown above, with ‘Carina II’, at left.

in the sport, as young designers like Ron Holland and Doug Peterson pioneered the concept of light, easily driven boats. Building material and techniques became increasingly exotic. Imp, Dave Allen’s San Franciscobased Holland 40, was a good example. Built of fiberglass composites over an ultra¬ light alloy spaceframe, Imp set the pace at the ’77 Admiral’s Cup by winning top honors overall, as well as the Fastnet Race. Three things in particular during the ’70s helped put the Admiral’s Cup on the map. One was that England’s then Prime .Minister Edward Heath campaigned a series of boats named Morning Cloud in Admiral’s Cup competition, most notably in 1971 when, with Heath as team captain, the UK won overall for the fifth time. (Can you imagine Ronald Reagan on a Farr 40 in the Kenwood

1987 CHAMPAGNE

Nine of the top ten spots in ’85 went to the one-tonners and the U.S. team struggled to x a ninth-place finish, our worst showing ever.

playing this game with the wrong equipment . . . going to England with this team is like playing professional football without helmets

Cup?) Another pivotal event for the AC came in 1977, when Champagne Mumm was signed up as a long-term sponsor. The third event was the notorious 4979 Fastnet Race, a well-publicized catastrophe which claimed the lives of 15 non-Admiral’s Cup

yachtsmen. The AC fleet saw only 12 out of their 52 boats retire and no lives lost — in fact, the winning Australian team revelled in the punishing conditions.

he Admiral’s Cup in this decade has belonged to England in ’81 and to highly disciplined teams of West Germany in ’83 and ’85. The trend in the ’80s has been toward minimum rating teams, i.e. boats at the low end of the 30 to 40 foot Cup’s lOR rating band. The U.S. team came in third in ’83 despite sending a relatively high rating team led by the Chris Corlett/Dee Smith col¬ laboration on Scarlett O’Hara, along with Locura and Shenandoah. Scarlett captured the top inshore boat trophy, a feat San Fran¬ cisco boats seem to accomplish with uncan-

equipment.” ny regularity. Then we got clobbered in ’85 when we sent a trio of Californian 33 raters (Short’s original Sidewinder, Bill Power’s N/M 45 High Roler, and Lowell North’s N/M 42 Sleeper) into battle with a bunch of “new wave” fractionally rigged one-tonners.

Historically United States boats, such as ‘Scarlett O’Hara’, have done well in the inshore races but poorly as a team in longer races.

All of which brings us back to 1987. The U.S. team, as mentioned earlier, was sixth and Sidewinder came in fourth. Fred Krehbiel’s Nelson/Marek 45 Insatiable sailed rather inconsistently to come in 18th. The San Diego based duo of Gary Weisman and Bruce Nelson did, however, win the allimportant third buoy race, the one where Champagne Mumm awards the winning skipper his weight in champagne. Previous winners have included heavyweights like Dennis Connor and Dick Deaver — unfor¬ tunately for the U.S. team, Insatiable skipper Weisman only weighs 150 pounds. The third boat on the team, Bob Towse’s Steve Benjamin-driven Judel/Vrolijk 44 Blue Yankee, proved to be a weak sister. She had rudder problems in the early going and later proved to be just plain slow, finishing 32nd overall. While the team looked good on paper, it wasn’t a brilliant choice of boats to represent us at the Admiral’s Cup. Our team bucked current AC trends in a number of ways: is Insatiable was one of only two masthead rigs in the 42-boat fleet. s The aggregate rating of the team was 104.37 feet (way over the new minimum ag¬ gregate of 95 — effectively two one-tonners and a 34-rater — and second highest after uncompetitive Holland). And most important, we lacked cor¬ porate sponsorship. A lot of knowledgeable folks agreed with Steve Taft, who com¬ mented in these pages recently that “we’re

or pads.” Merit Cigarettes actually tried to sponsor the U.S. team by underwriting the approx-

ADMIRAL'S CUP one tonners for the 1988 One Ton Worlds on the Bay, was sufficiently impressed to imately $100,000 per boat it costs to do the series. They were apparently rejected for image reasons, causing sparmaker Dave Hulse, who was in England checking out the hardware, to ask, “Is a tobacco company any worse than having Jameson Whiskey or Swan Premium sponsor you? At least Merits are low tar, low nicotine jobs!” Lack of spon¬ sorship led indirectly to a “big boat” team which was picked more for who wanted to go than for achievement or optimal team structure.

s in past years, one-tonners dominated the heavily weighted offshore races and therefore the series. Ten out of 14 teams came with two one-tonners and a 34 rater; the only nonconforming team to crack the top ten was the U.S. Six out of the top ‘Sidewinder’, designed by Reichel/Pugh and owned by Randy Short, was the American standout.

Country 1 New Zealand 2. United Kingdom 3. Australia 4. Ireland 5. Germany 6. USA 7 Oenmark Holland

Boats GoldcorpfPropagandafKi wi JamareliaiJuno/Indulgence Swan Premium t. It & ill Jameson Whiskey (Turkish Dehght/lrish Independent Pelt ContamertSaudadiDiva SidewmdenBlue Yankee/Insatiable (947). 8 France (928). 9 Austria (754): 10. Spain (732): (640); 12. Italy (621); 13. Sweden (459); 14. Belgium (341).

Points 1365 1281 1105 1038 992 972

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Individual Boat Standinas Boat Name 1 Propaganda 2. Jamarella 3. Original Beckmann Platttamer 4. Sidewinder 5. Irishindependentpelt (Full Pelt) 6. Goldcotp 7 Kiwi 8. Indulgence 9. Juno 10. Swan Premium II (Sagacious)

Boat Type Farr 1-ton X 2-Ton ReicheVPugh 45 DubOlS 1-Ton Davidson i-Ton Andrieu 44 Humphrey 1-Ton Farr 1-Ton

and three of those six were Farr 40’s. Coyote owner Irv Loube, in England to scout out

Team New Zealand United Kingdom Denmaik US,A. Ireland New Zealand New Zealand United Kingdom United Kingdom Australia

Points 527 497

' 452 427 425

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the series overall: they were second going into the Fastnet and were leading that race with 100 miles to go. Unfortunately, the wind filled in from behind and the one ton¬ ners swept the top ten spots in that tripleweighted race. Sidewinder did bring home four trophies, and barely missed beating Denmark’s X-2 Ton Original Beckmann Pletfjerner for top big boat honors. Beckmann, named after the German stain remover manufacturer who sponsors them, dropped out of the Fastnet for 28 minutes to help a dismasted boat. They sailed in on the building breeze, were given all their time back, and ended up beating Sidewinder by several minutes. With the exception of Sidewinder’s perfor¬ mance, last August in England won’t go down as America’s finest hour at sea. But it was a great regatta — Bruce Nelson, In¬ satiable’s designer and veteran sailor, figures this was the most hardfought, competitive Cup in the 30 years since it all began. Sidewinder''and Insatiable will be in town for the Big Boat Series. If you’re cool about it —

competitive Cup in 30 years.” mmm ■

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maybe present the crew with a bottle of Mumm’s or a pack of Merits — you can probably get the nickel tour of these exotic machines, as well as the inside scoop on the 1987 Admiral’s Cup. — rob moore

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SNIPE

n an era of declining small boat sailing, only a few classes are able to maintain consistent fleets year after year. Even fewer actually gain in popularity. One fleet now in its sixth decade of defying those odds is the irrepressible Snipe. Currently undergoing another renaissance in its long history, the Snipe is again thriving on San Francisco Bay. The history of the local fleet closely parallels that of the interna¬ tional one. In March of 1931, while attending a meeting of the Florida West Coast Racing Association, Rudder magazine editor/designer Bill Crosby was asked to design a class of sailboats suitable for trailering to regattas. Crosby promised he would, and in the July Rudder, sailors across America got their first look at the sleek daysailor with the now familiar flying bird symbol on the main. The name “Snipe” was chosen in accordance with Rudder’s custom of naming all its designs for sea birds. The July issue quickly sold out, and by early September several boats were under construction. Sail number one was issued to 14-year-old Jimmy Brown, who com¬ pleted the first boat with his father at their home in Pass Christian, Mississippi. For economy and ease of home building, the boat was hard to beat. The Snipe’s hard chine and 15V2-ft length made it buildable with standard 16-ft planks. In the interest of making the boat even more appealing to the average Joe, the original class rules stipulated no boat could cost more than $150 — sails included! Though hull materials have changed over the yeqrs — current boats are mostly foam sandwich construction — hull shape has remained the same. The sail plan has undergone only one change. A year after introduc¬ tion, the original 100 square feet of sail was upped to 128 square feet with the introduction of the overlapping jib, which replaced the

working jib. The year 1932 also saw the formation of the Snipe Class Interna¬ tional Racing Association. Today, SCIRA continues to oversee all class racing activities throughout the world — no small job when you consider that there are currently some 800 Snipe fleets on five con¬ tinents! The SCIRA board of governors review all proposed rules and design changes, allowing only those that assure the continued integ¬ rity of one-design class racing. Their strict adherence to the rules guarantees the continued competitiveness of older boats while at the page 168

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foam sandwich construction, lighter hull weight, double bottoms, self

That 300 pounds also happens to total the combined weight of an

bailers, bendy masts and so on. Testament to their success is Torben

average size man and woman, which brings us to one of the secrets

Grael’s performance at the 1983 Worlds. The Brazilian sailor earned

of Snipe’s continuing success: It allows couples and families to sail

the Championship that year in a 25-year-old boat!

together. Husbands and wives; boyfriends and girlfriends; fathers

Of all the changes over the years, the bendy aluminum mast has

and sons; and fathers and daughters sail the most competitive boats.

had the most beneficial effect. As a puff hits the boat, the mast bends,

San Francisco Fleet Champions Warren and Mary Lynn Wheaton

“automatically” depowering the main by flattening the draft and

have sailed together for many years and are among the most com¬

opening the leach. As a result, 300 pounds of skipper and crew can

petitive teams in the country. Former 505, TransPac and America’s

Cup (Intrepid, class of 76) sailor Jon Andron sails with his son Scott and daughter Hilary. Don and Wendy Jesberg, Dick and Jeff Loomis and Jim and Lynn Grubbs are other families that sail together. But the Snipe “family” goes beyond mere blood relations. On October 20, 1984, the San Francisco Bay Snipe Fleet celebrated its

50th Anniversary (a year late). The turnout was impressive: 137 past, present and future members of the Snipe family gathered at Richmond YC for a day of sailing, eating, drinking, reminiscing and just plain fun. While all agreed that there are numerous reasons for the ongoing success of the Snipe fleet — not the least of which is the

SNIPE for the future.

boat itself — it was obvious to those in attendance that the overriding factor is the people involved. The camaraderie displayed at the reu¬ nion has held the fleet together since the earliest days of the Lake Merritt and Richmond YCs. Coqpled with a high-quality, welldesigned, fun boat, it is the foundation upon which they are building page 171

Snipe alumni were rife with anecdotes. Fast Pacific Coast Cham¬ pion Jim DeWitt remembered crewing for Gene Patrick on a par¬ ticularly wild Clear Lake Regatta. “It was blowing hard. We were leading going to the finish with Rod Pimentel close behind. Waves were so big and it was blowing so hard that water was coming over the splash rail. 1 took my shoe off and started bailing just to keep afloat! Rod thought he might catch us if his crew stayed hiked out. He might have, too, if he hadn’t sunk 100 yards from the finish!” Doris and Bob Klein met and dated while sailing a Snipe. Steve Bechtel was second in the 1941 Worlds. The Hall brothers, Bob and Walt, won the Worlds in 1939. Bob Carrick sailed Melody to the Junior Nationals in 1946, and to third in the Nationals the same year. J.D. Vincent recalls crewing in the first organized Snipe regatta in Northern California — on Lake Merritt in 1933. He also recalls that Alan Clarke won all five races. And who could forget Bob and Eleanor Huggins? After finishing second or third in five of the six Nationals between 1957 and 1962, their persistence finally paid off with a win in 1963. Finally, Dorothy Boswell Bilek related the following: “1 remember the time 1 went to the first away-from-RYC regatta. It was at Lake Washington in Sacramento and they had never seen a female skip¬ pering her own boat. The first thing I knew, I was surrounded by photographers. This considerably upset my poise, especially when one thought it would be cute to photograph my rear end sticking out from under the deck where I was fishing my halyards through the blocks. As a result, I forgot to put the centerboard down. Before I realized what was wrong, I’d sailed off into the tulies and everyone else was heck and gone!” During most of the ’70s, participation in the local fleet dwindled, and for awhile it looked as though the Snipes might finally go the way of so many other small boat fleets. Then in 1979, former “Snipers”-turned-Star Boat sailors Russ Williams and Spencer Allen came to the rescue. Together with the Lake Merced Snipe Fleet, they drummed up enough interest to put in an order for eight new glass Snipes from Mike McLaughlin’s shop back in Tennessee. (McLaughlin’s is one ,of two major manufacturers of Snipes in the U.S. The other is Phoenix of Long Beach.) “It was instant fleet,” says Dick Loomis, “just add water.” With the seeds thus planted, it didn’t take long before the fleet was back in business and going strong. Today, with about 30 boats, it is the most active fleet in the Small Boat Racing Association. SCIRA has recognized the San Francisco Bay Snipe Fleet’s accomplishments by awarding them the bids for the 1986 North American and 1988 National Championships. These are the first major fleet championships ever held on the Bay. The 1986 Nationals were held September 24 to 27 on Southhampton in winds varying from savage to serene. The Long Beach team of Mike Segerblom and Ron Rosenberg took first. San Diego’s Craig Leweck and Ken¬ yon Martin took second, and Mark and Deann Reynolds, also of San Diego, took third. Locals Bart Hackworth and Tom Purdy took fourth. Along with everything else, the Snipe continues to fulfill its original purpose — a competitive, easy to own trailerable boat. Most are now fiberglass, but plans are still available and homebuilders continue to turn out economically built Snipes now and then. A brand new, fullyrigged fiberglass Snipe currently goes for about $5,000, including sails, trailer and California sales tax. Used boats start at around $2,000.

For more information on the Snipe or Snipe fleet, contact Warren Wheaton at 457-8693 or 921-2702. Fleet Captain Dick Loomis can be reached at (707) 942-4006. _ dick ,oomis and latitude 38

MAX EBB

CCA h-looooowwww-ha!” shouted the l\ watch captain, ending a few minutes of very valuable sleep. Ahloooww-ha,” she repeated. “All okoles on deck!” Ever since she had sailed a TransPac about five years ago, the watch captain in¬ sisted on waking up the off-watch like that, even though this was only a short race down the coast. After lying awake for nearly all of my eight-to-twelve off-watch, I had just barely managed to drift off to sleep. Off-watch sleep, however, is very difficult from a normal sleep state. It includes an amazing degree of sensitivity to the sur¬ roundings; the sound of water flowing past the hull, the motion and heel of the boat, winches grinding overhead, even the voices of the trimmers and grinders as they work the boat. It’s a very primitive, cat-like, almost sensuous state of unconsciousness. Ex¬ tremely pleasant, provided you’re in a dry sleeping bag and triced up in a pipe berth or have a secure lee cloth or bunk board to hold you in. After finally achieving that state, I was justifiably annoyed at having it ended so soon. “Are we there yet?” I asked sarcastically to the rest of the groaning bodies trying to pry themselves out of their bunks. “Our watch again already?” asked one of the crew from the pilot berth opposite the one I was in. “I must have been dead asleep the whole time!” “Ten minutes to twelve!” shouted the watch captain. Getting suited up for a night watch during a cold weather ocean race is a major project anywhere. But imagine four people trying to do it simultaneously in the dark in a space the size of a large closet. Fortunately, this time I had remembered to attach a tiny disposable flashlight to the zipper of my seabag, so I located most of the essential gear with relative ease. Finally I snapped on my harness tether, felt my throat coat pocket to make sure the strobe light and whistle were there, and went up on deck. It was windy, the spinnaker was up, and the waves were big. But from on deck, the situation didn’t seem nearly as precarious as it felt down below. We might even have some fun. So we took our positions and sent the other watch down. “How did you ever manage to sleep through all that so soundly?” I asked the spinnaker trimmer. “I think I only got about 10 minutes of real sleep.” “It’s no problem, Max,” he .answered.

Sleeping sailors as culled from our photo files: Clockwise from left; the sleep of exhaustion after a Pacific Cup on ‘Zamazaan’; an on-deck snooze aboard 'Zeus' during the '86 Catalina Race; siesta aboard ‘Contrary to Ordinary’ on the way to Cabo; some folks think blindfolds help; a pair seeks sleep on ‘Swiftsure’s settee — notice the sun shining directly in their faces.

“Ever since I started bringing my little tape player . . . Sheet!” I sprang into position and started to grind the spinnaker winch for him. “Never mind, got it!” He had yanked the chute full again with a

very impressive one-to-one heave. “Like I was saying,” the trimmer con¬ tinued, now keeping his eyes closer to the moonlit spinnaker, “with my tape player and phones, it’s no prob. Just bring up the tunes, and fade off to sleep. Hey, you wanna bor¬ row my Whitney Houston tape for the next off-watch?” Just then we felt the stern lift and the bow page 172

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drop as our boat started to slide down the face of a particularly steep wave. “We got this baby,” shouted our watch captain as he gave the helm a series of quick pumps to break us loose. “Eleven . . . twelve . . . thirteen . . . thir¬ teen point four two!” 1 read from the knotmeter. “Nice one,” said the trimmer. page 173

1 hen I noticed a head, silhouetted in the moonlight, poking out of the hatch. “Would you guys try to be quiet up there,” said the skipper. “We’re trying to get a little sleep down here and you’re making a lot of

unnecessary noise. “Okay,” I said. “We’ll keep it down.” The skipper disappeared down the hatch, and we sailed the boat in silence for a few minutes. “Another good trick for getting to sleep,” added the trimmer in a low voice, “is those empty headphones they use at airports. You can’t hear a thing with those on. In fact, 1 know one guy who uses his music head¬ phones inside the airport phones.” “What about old-fashioned ear plugs?” “I brought some of those, too. The trick is to use the ear plugs inside the airport phones. We’re talking dead to the world.” “What happens if there’s an all hands call, or some other emergency?” “They can always give me a shake if they really want me,” he said as he gave another big yank on the spinnaker sheet to keep the sail full as we surged down a wave. “The im¬ portant thing is to get some sleep, so I’ll be awake for my watch.” We concentrated on the sail trim for the next few minutes, eventually settling down on a good average adjustment that kept the kite decently trimmed. The trimmer cleated off the sheet on the windward side of the boat, leaving the sheet running transversely across the middle of the cockpit. Whenever we needed a bit of trim for a wave, all we had to do was pull aft on the middle of this run of line, getting some quick trim with very good mechanical advantage. Then another head appeared in the hatch. “What’s our course?” asked the navigator. “One eighty-five,” answered the driver. “Wind still up?” “Still honking,” he said. “Hitting twelves and thirteens.” “Good. Let me know if we get lifted above one ninety, or if the wind speed drops. And keep talking up there! I need to hear how fast we’re going, what course we’re steering, how the sails are doing.” “We were trying to keep the chatter down, I said, “so you can get some sleep.” “Don’t do .that!” he insisted. “I can’t sleep unless I know that we’re going fast in the right direction. So keep talking about what the boat’s doing, okay?” “Okay,” we answered. “You got it.” From then on, every time we surfed down a wave we made sure to call out the top reading on the knotmeter, and also mention the compass course once in a while. When the first half-hour was up, the trimmer moved to the helm, I took over trim, and the fourth member of our watch took up the grinding position, even though our cross¬ sheet set-up made this job somewhat redun-

MAX EBB dant. Which was just as well, because he had taken dramamine when he first started feel¬ ing queezy earlier in the day when the wind

Again we sailed the boat in complete silence, but it only took the navigator about three minutes to realize, despite his snoring, v heavy air. that something was wrong — and wake up. Back on deck, I was working on the sec¬ “What’s happening?” he yelled as he stuck ond cup of coffee and watching the spin¬ his head out the companionway and leaned naker in the moonlight. The watch captain over to look at one of the deck compasses. came over and sat down next to me. “We’re up to one ninety! How long have we “We’re lifted up to one-ninety every so been on this lift?” often,” he said in something of a stage “Only about thirty seconds,” I explained, whisper for the sleeping navigator’s benefit. and assured him that we were still averaging “But I think we’re still averaging closer to

this boat, it was amazing how well you could hear what was going on upstairs, even in

one-eight-five. The strong wind is letting us go down more often to catch the waves.” “Could you guys please keep it down!’ said the skipper’s voice from inside the hatch. “How do you expect anyone to sleep with all that jabbering?” “But the navigator says he wants to hear how we’re doing,” we explained. “The navigator is snoring so loud he couldn’t even hear it if we hit an iceberg. Let’s have some quiet.” “Okay, will do, skipper.”

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first came up, and even though he hadn’t ac¬ tually gotten seasick, had become so drowsy that he had spent more time asleep than awake, even during his watches. “Anyone for coffee?” asked the watch captain as he went down the hatch to log in his trick at the wheel.” “Just what I need,” I said with a yawn. A few minutes later he was back on deck

with four cups of hot coffee. I finished the first cup, then went down for a refill. I was still having trouble keeping my eyes open. But the wind was building slowly, and while I was below we got a particularly good ride. “Twelve . . . thirteen ...” “Ya-hoooo!” “Thirteen point nine five!” Whatever it was about the accoustics of

a good course. “Okay,” he said, “but keep talking. 1 can’t sleep unless I hear what’s going on up here. Keep reading of the speedo and compass numbers.” Once again we agreed to comply.

y second cup of coffee was now

Young Tom takes a stab at beauty sleep — or maybe bio-feedback — using headphones.

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finished, but I still couldn’t keep my eyes open. “I don’t understand it,” I remarked to the watch captain, between yawns. “This much

6) Security: ✓Always tie up the lee doth or ■

coffee usually wakes me right up.” “I’ll let you in on a secret,” he said. “I gave our cook instructions to bring only de-caff. My experience is that with real coffee, the

night watch gets themselves hyped up on caffeine to the point that they carr’t sleep when they get off.” “So that’s it,” I said, and leaned back against a nice soft winch, my eyelids feeling heavier than ever. I must have nodded off, because all of a sudden it was time for my turn at the wheel. This kept me awake just fine. I even hit fourteen knots on one ride. And our skipper must have finally fallen asleep, because there were no complaints as we called off the speed readings. But when my turn was up and I went back to sitting in the cockpit watching the spinnaker, the fatigue set in again. “1 don’t think you’ll have any trouble sleeping next time we’re off,” commented the trimmer. “And that’s certainly the best solution — if you’re racing hard enough, you’ll get so tired that you’ll sleep instantly as soon as you’re off watch.” It was true. When it finally got to be 3:45 a.m., we shouted “aloha” down the hatch, and ten minutes later the other watch crawled out on deck. My pilot berth looked great. I unrolled my sleeping bag from its oversize waterproof stuff sack, took off my foulies, pile jacket, and polypropelenes. Putting the soft gear in¬ side the stuff sack made an acceptable pillow. I retied the knots holding up the lee cloth, and climbed in. In almost no time I had drifted off into the most luxurious sleep imaginable. I could hear the trimmer and grinder working the 'sheet above my head, feel the boat lurch as the driver pumped the helm on the waves, and sense the acceleration when we latched onto a good one. I could hear the speeds called out and the war whoops when they hit a new high speed. I was asleep, and I knew it

zzzzz. .. — something that never happens on land. “All Hands,” yelled the other watch captain. “Time to jibe! Okoles on deck!” I pressed the upper right button on my watch. 4:35 a.m. An all-hands call, after only 20 minutes of sleep. Something else that never happens on land. — max ebb

DIG BOAT SERIES

CCTt’s September again, and you all I know what that means,” said the Big Guy to the dozen crack reporters assembled in the spacious, air-conditioned Latitude newsroom. “We need a preview, just a few pages, on the upcoming Big Boat Series.

races, each about 20 miles long, beginning \ Sunday the 13th, followed by races Mon¬ day, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It’s

“The whole fleet looks really hot this year!” :

Any volunteers?’ Each reporter wished he was suddenly in¬ visible, praying that he wouldn’t draw the assignment. An awkward silence followed. “How many times have we done this already?” ventured the most senior reporter. “This is gonna be a real snoozer — face it, what could possibly be new about the Big Boat Series?” “From what 1 hear, a lot is new,” shot back the Big Guy, making a mental note to men¬ tion that employee’s attitude problem in his next quarterly performance review. “Here’s what 1 want: we’ll start with the hard facts. Next we’ll throw in advice about where to watch the series from, how to sneak into the yacht club — the usual stuff. Then, predic¬ tions, like we did with the TransPac.” “Great, let’s see who we can piss off this time,” suggested someone in a mock-stage whisper. His buddy, another budding come¬ dian, immediately began to point out, “If they can’t take a joke ...” “Silence!” roared the Big Guy, as he warmed to his subject. “For graphics, we’ll run a chart showing all the marks, drag out some file shots of past winners, and do a box showing info on the boats and the class breakdowns.” “That’ll be a neat trick,” said one of the younger staff members, “I just spoke with Matt Jones at the St. Francis and they’re not going to make the class breaks until the week before the series. Hell, entries don’t even close until August 31st and we go to press tomorrow.” “Then just do the best you can,” replied the Big Guy, echoing his familiar refrain. “Now, who wants the job?” No one moved. “Look, getting the facts straight won’t kill any of you,” said the Big Guy, even though he didn’t necessarily believe his last state¬ ment. He launched in: “Even 1 know that this is the 24th annual St. Francis Perpetual Regatta. It’s a big deal — you could describe it as the center-piece of the Bay racing schedule. North/south rivalry, too. It’s five

two weeks earlier than last year and therefore should be windier. All the races start at 1 p.m. down by Treasure Island. There’s five classes, like usual,'but this year the makeup’s different — 70 rater ULDB’s, Santa Cruz 50’s, and only three IOR classes: the so-called 40 raters, which are about 50 feet; the one tonners, who are all about 40 feet; and a hodge-podge class of everyone in between.”

up last year’s official program, he continued, “Then, maybe grab a few quotes from this thing — it’s a masterpiece of propaganda! Listen to this: 'Spectators all along the Cityfront will delight in short tacking duels all the way up to the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as perhaps a few spinnaker “crash and burns” at a mark directly in front of the Marina Green. Spectators will bask in panoramic views of the Big Orange Bridge and most of San Francisco Bay. They will smile, watching tall acres of white and kevlar-tan sail, and colorful spinnakers billowing gracefully across the whitecaps. It will be but a placid illusion, in sharp contrast to the reality of pitching decks below — the tumult of seasoned, sea-hardened sailors who rage, grip and struggle for victory’.” The room filled with laughter. “Lets find out who wrote that and hire him,” suggested someone. More laughter. Gag me with a l

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PREVIEW

Danforth!” gasped another. “Maybe next we should talk about all the rock stars and beautiful people who’ll be there — tell me something 1 don’t already know,” said the senior reporter sarcastically. “Okay, I will,” replied the Big Guy. “The Pope — and I don’t mean Lowell North — will be there Thursday! He’s in San Francisco that day and is scheduled to come into Crissy Field on a helicopter, maybe bless the fleet, and then jump into the Popemobile for a trip up to the Bridge, followed by some kind of parade back towards The City.” “Wednesday night’s the big party night. Maybe the yacht club should invite him to come a day early — give him some drink chits and a parking pass,” suggested the resi¬ dent wit. “He’d be sure to get a ride! 1 wonder if he does foredeck?” “No, he’d be best in the afterguard,” replied his sidekick. “You know how it is on that last beat when you’re in the tank and nothing but a miracle will . . .” “Silence!” bellowed the Big Guy, “The

thing to stress here is that getting anywhere near Crissy Field on Thursday might be a problem, but come to think of it, that’s a lay-

day, so it shouldn’t matter that much. Also, on the first weekend there’s the Blues Festival and some sort of Mexican jamboree going on, so traffic and parking could be a real mess. So write that spectators who want to watch from the Cityfront should get their seats early. Be sure to suggest that boats are the best viewing platforms, and mention Blossom Rock or the jibe-set mark in front of the club as the best spots.”

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there are a few new things about the race administration,” began one of the few reporters who actually raced in the series each year. “For the first time, ‘Southern California’ batten lengths will be allowed — you know, 23%, 36%, 40% and 26% of ’e’, or the foot of the main. Everyone will be switching over: short bat¬ tens are going the way of slide rules and buggy whips. “Also, for the first time, St. Francis is using the USYRU old age allowances that appear on the IOR certificates. Those allowances are really for backyard racing, not the grand prix stuff, and could be pretty controversial. Some boats, Bondi Tram or Irrational for instance, benefit nicely, while new boats obviously do not. St. Francis will also be looking at ‘SG’ — the salinity factor — on page 177

the certificate, and essentially recalculating ratings of boats that were measured in fresh water to conform with ratings of boats measured in the Pacific. This should only affect five or six boats, mostly those from the Great Lakes. Too bad for them!

Here are the series marks and a typical course. The Cityfront is a prime spot for viewing.

“The yacht club also considered dropping their usual ‘IOR crew plus two’ limit in favor of using weight limits like they tried at Long , Beach Race Week. They decided against us¬ ing weight limits mainly for two reasons — they couldn’t have let the racers know of this change with enough time to rearrange their crews, and because the rule is really hard to enforce. They may do it next year, though.” “That’s the kind of stuff we want in this article — just don’t get too technical,” enthused the Big Guy. The last several topics had been a little deep for most of the reporters, several of whom were beginning to nod off. “Okay, does anyone know anything abdut the competition this year?” Naturally, no one had a clue, so the Big Guy called a five minute break. The staff scurried in different directions, some to their private offices to check electronic mail boxes and others to the company-subsidized cafeteria for a double espresso. When they reassembled, Hiram Gunn — the hot East Bay sailmaker — was on the speaker box. “The whole fleet looks really hot this year!” began Gunn. “In the sled class, Mongoose, the brand new Santa Cruz 70, will probably win — assuming the boat’s

BIG BOAT SERIES finished in time to race. It’s stiffer than anyone else and Blackaller and Taft aren’t likely to make many mistakes. “They’ll be pressed by Pandemonium, which has Corlett, Daddy Klein, and a cast of thousands. They just put ^longer rudder on Pando and were last seen trying to put a lead shoe on the keel. It arrived five inches short and three inches too narrow, so I’m not sure if they’ll even bother with it. If the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t wear it! Ha, ha! Also getting some new appendages is Citius — they’ll be wearing an Alan Andrews-designed elliptical rudder and bulb keel. Hotel, with Bill Lee and a bunch of his Santa Cruz buddies, might do pretty well. Pyewacket — well, it’s plenty fast, but without Bruce Nelson who knows how they’ll fare. “No one else appears to be coming, although Cheetah is on the Bay and looking for a charterer. Kathmandu, which became state property a few months ago, was sup¬ posedly just sold in a sealed bid auction. Don’t know who got it, or if it’ll make it. The Ayers family unloaded Drumbeat after win¬ ning the TransPac, but the new owner isn’t up for the series. Blondie’s vacationing in Hawaii still — first regatta in a long time that Pat Farrah’s missed. The rest are sitting in their berths. Roy Disney is the new class president and he can tell you where they all are. Anyway, the smaller 68’s tend to get killed by the 70’s on the Bay, especially when you get deep into the #3 range and it’s choppy.

he Santa Cruz 50 class is a lot harder ot pick — but ’round the buoys, my money’s on the Earl of Mar, especially with Dee Smith on board. But you can’t count out last year’s winner, Racy II, or Madro on Hana Ho, or Norman Davant and the Marina del Rey gang on Tribute II. Then you’ve got Allure, which won Class B in the TransPac. Plus, there’s a brand new 50 — it’s hull #29 — called Deception that could be a wild card. “It’ll be interesting to see how this class shakes out. They’re fooling around with a new and pretty arbitrary rating system which attempts to equate the basically four different configurations. The class has been getting pretty far away from one-design, what with all the different keels and rigs, so they’ve just got together and agreed on a few guidelines, to try for now. Basically, the tricked put ones like the Earl give standard 50’s like Hana Ho 11 seconds a mile or about three and a half minutes per race. But, there are another two levels between stock and turbo.”

“We get the idea,” interrupted the Big Guy. “Let’s get to the Invest-Or-Retire classes.” “Okay, let’s start with the big kids. There’s x a gaggle of hot 50 footers coming out, but the boat to beat is still Jack James’ Jubila¬ tion. Scotty maintains it immaculately and Cayard knows the boat like the back of his hand. Besides, this year they’re on the Bay early — no weekend layovers at the Barstow YC like two years ago — and after giving away the series last year, you can bet they won’t misread the instructions this time. By the way, I hear Jubilation, and maybe Sidewinder, will be heading Down Under for the Southern Cross series next^ s . “The 50 footers will be gassing eacft other while Jubilation stretches ahead. If they had any hope of beating her, it’ll come at the end of the week when there’ll be a little ebb tide action. Of the 50 footers, Fujimo — great name, by the way — might be the one to beat based on their winning the 10-boat 50-footer regatta on the Great Lakes a few weeks ago. Then again, Locura could be up there with Isler driving. Who knows? “The next class looks like the strongest group to me, even though it has the widest rating band. It really should be divided into

two groups, but there’s too much tradition at stake to add another class. I’ve got to go with 'Bertrand and Sidewinder, assuming they return from England in time. Insatiable, with Weisman and Nelson aboard, will be right with them. Blade Runner, if she ends up as the “big dog” in this class, will also have a shot at it. Twist and Pugh will have to sail flawlessly though — this is a deep class! Another “big” boat is Contractor, an aluminum Frers 44 that has done quite well in Australia. “Just look at some of the guys in this class: Haines, Lorence, Silvestri, Deaver, Grillon — it’s loaded with talent. The smaller boats won’t have as good a chance of winning because of the predominantly flood tide courses, but if any of them arrive at the first mark before all the ‘tow trucks’ leave, they might be able to correct out. Quintessence looks like the best of the smaller boats, but Equity, the Farr 43 that has been lying around the Bay since the Kenwood Cup, is plenty fast. And you can’t discount the 33 raters — the Frers 43’s or High Risk or the Reichel/Pugh boats Lobo and Persephone.

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DIG BOAT SERIES PROBABLE LINEUP

Skedaddle will be going head-to-head again,

with Pendragon — if Kimo doesn’t break his headstay again — and Jazz chasing right behind them. My pick would be Irv and Coyote: he really knows how to put a pro¬ gram together. Unknown quantities are Tuff Enuff Texas Style, which along with Cooter is probably at the top of the U.S. One Ton heap right now, and Spitfire, the brand new G&S one tonner from the Lakes. Allegiance might be tough, but they’re the little boat, and that could be trouble. “Apparently, Cooter was going tc come but it got in an accident in Tennessee on it’s way home to Georgia after winning the NA’s. Huise told me something about an axle breaking and the trailer separating itself from the truck and smashing into a wall. The rig absorbed the impact and was totalled — Dave was, of course, heartbroken. Speaking of rigs, the Flying Friedman Brothers just put their third one in the White Knight. And speaking of Farr 40’s, another good boat that isn’t racing is last year’s winner, Sagacious. It’s just rotting away at Anderson’s. All kinds of boats have been sold lately — Great Fun,

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This month we have reports from the Santana 35 Nationals, the Madcap Cup, the South Beach Harbor Race, the Catalina 30 Nationals, the Express 27 Nationals, the Pacific Longitude Race, the One-Ton North Americans, the MORC Interna¬ tionals, the Drake’s Bay Race, the America’s Cup, and much more.

Santana 35 Nationals Just one week before the Santana 35 na¬ tionals, only four boats were entered and the fleet was giving some serious thought to call¬ ing the whole thing off. But with the addition of four late entries, the show, albeit a small Ericson 35 ‘Rainbow’ on way to 2nd place finish in one-design.

followed by an ocean race put to the Lightship and back. Going into the ocean race finale, John Aitken’s Dream Machine held a tenuous lead (after the throwout) over B(^bN Bloom’s Dance Away and the early leader, Jirti and Shelley Graham’s Swell Dancer. The out¬ come of the series hung in the balance as the eight Santana 35’s got under way in winds

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one, went on as scheduled. Hosted by San Francisco YC, the four-day event began on July 30th and consisted of six buoy races

gusting to 30 knots. Within the hour, however, the breeze dropped out almost entirely and the fleet drifted helplessly around

in the fog as the time limit approached. Eventually, John Aitken cranked up the iron genoa on Dream Machine and headed back in, followed soon by everyone else. “When we figured out we’d have to average 11 knots in no breeze to finish before the time limit, it was time to head for the bar!” said the new fleet champion. Aitken, who owns a swimming school in Redwood City, has owned his boat since 1980 and has com¬ peted in all the nationals before finally hitting the long ball in this one. “It was a small, tough fleet this year. Any of four boats could have won, but we pulled out by being the most consistent.” This was the smallest turnout for the na¬ tionals since Schock started building the first of 110 of the Shad Turner designs back in 1978. It was only three or four years ago that the class fielded 23 boats for the nationals, so this year’s turnout had to come as a big page 182

RACING SHEET

on the first windward leg. But they knew Capriccio had hit the starting line buoy and was therefore also out of that heat. Further¬ more, Cayard had to leave that night for the Star Worlds in Chicago, and they wanted to get the mismatch over with immediately. On the downwind leg, the two teams negotiated a truce — they’d chuck the stalemated fourth race and the attendant appearances in “The Room” — and go for a fifth race then and there. The home team won that one, too, to complete the sweep. In addition to skipper Cayard, the crew consisted of Scott Easom and Hank Stuart (trimmers), Bill George (mainsheet/navigator), and Greg Prussia (bow). Prussia was a last-minute replace¬ ment for Tom Ducharme, who blew out the ligaments in his left knee in pre-race practice when a ferry boat wave picked him up off the pointy end and redeposited him back by the mast. St. Francis IX remains undefeated except for its second place in the flukey ’86 Worlds in Cannes, France. Capriccio, sporting its new winged keel, improved steadily throughout the moderate air series, but was clearly outclassed. This is the second edition of this bienniel series, which was designed to foster goodwill between these two prestigious bastions of yachting talent and tradition. The score now stands at St.FYC 2, NYYC 0. Having the contest in 6-meters ties in nice¬

Express 27s round a mark in one-design action on the Bay.

disappointment. “Basically, we picked a bad date for it,” explained Shelley Graham. “There are too many conflicts in July. Also, none of the Santa Cruz boats came up, pro¬ bably because they couldn’t sail home in the Windjammers as in the past.” The Windjam¬ mers Race will be held over Labor Day weekend. The Santana 35 class, according to fleet captain George Vasick and others, is actually quite alive and well despite the poor par¬ ticipation in the nationals. As many as 14 boats hit the starting line together in the sum¬ mer one design series, and 16 boats sailed in the Vallejo Race. Coming up, on September 12-13, the Monterey Plaza Cup will be held off Monterey in 35’s instead of Santa Cruz 50’s. A dozen boats are already entered. page 183

Then, in mid-October, the Berkeley Marina Marriott is sponsoring a big team racing weekend for Santana 35’s and other Schock-built boats. Results: 1) Dream Machine, John Aitken, 9.5 net points; 2) Dance Away, Robert Bloom, 10.75 points; 3) Swell Dancer, Jim Graham, 11.5 points.

Madcap Cup St. Francis YC pulled its two-and-a-halfyear-old Pelle Petterson-designed 6 Meter St. Francis IX out of mothballs for a friendly, best of seven match race against the New York Yacht Club during mid-August. Under Paul Cayard’s command, the home town team easily took the so-called Madcap series from the Glen Foster driven, Bruce Kirby designed Capriccio in four and a half races. The “half race” was the fourth race of what ended up being a two-day event. The St. Francis team T-boned the rival 6 Meter /

ly with the resurgence of interest this class is enjoying in Europe and, to a lesser extent, in the States. St. Francis YC are sending their boat back to the Seawanaka YC-hosted 6 Meter Worlds on Long Island Sound begin¬ ning the day after the Big Boat Series ends. Fallout Over Call-Ins The furor continues over boats that drop out of ocean races and fail to notify the race committee ,<The Coast Guard has threatened to require sponsoring clubs to provide their own “chase boats” to avoid false alarm rescue calls. Last month we mentioned that four boats dropped out of the Ocean Vallejo race and went home without checking in. Race organizers were naturally worried about them and notified the Coast Guard. A YRA worker was roused at 2 a.m. to go to the of¬ fice and hunt up the home phone numbers of some of the missing entrants. Most of the dropouts were home in bed

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when finally contacted by the committee. The Coast Guard stopped preparing to go looking for them. Needless to say, the un¬ necessary worry was not appreciated by the race committee or the Coast Guard. When John Super and the Bayview Boat Club agreed to sponsor the Duxbury Lightship Race late last month the Coast Guard representative nearly required the club to provide a power boat to stay with the racers in case anyone needed assistance and to check on dropouts. There would be obvious problems in pro¬ viding a chase boat. If conditions are bad enough that racers need to be rescued, it would have to be a super-tough power boat to be of any use. How many race sponsors could afford such a boat and the insurance that would be needed? There are enough real emergencies at sea without sending the Coast Guard on wild goose chases. Racers have a responsibility to make the required check-in call before they start the race and notify the committee if they drop out. There’s no excuse for not doing it. If expensive new requirements are placed on race committees, we could end up with a lot fewer races on the ocean. South Beach Harbor Race Randy Paul of Los Gatos won the second annual South Beach Harbor Race. His J/35 Equanimity covered the 11-mile South Bay course in 2 hours and 24 minutes on August 16. The good news is that he won a trip to Hawaii for two in lieu of the traditional pickle dish. In second place was Jim Diepenbrock of Sacramento on his Swan 46 Troubadour, followed by Dave Fain of Berkeley in Gemini, a Baltic 38. Eighteen boats started the race, sponsored by South Beach Harbor, the new marina at Pier 40 in San Francisco. On the Road to Pusan With the ’88 Olympics at Pusan, Korea a little over a year away, we thought it was time to bring you up to date on the action. Of the eight Olympic sailing classes, the U.S. is poised to grab gold in three: Solings, Stars and Tornado cats. We’ve got a chance for some kind of medal in the Finn class and the newly formed women’s 470 class. As for the other classes — Flying Dutchman, men’s 470, and sailboards — well, don’t go out and bet the family fortune on the U.S. It probably won’t be as strong a team as we

fielded in L. A. at the ’84 Olympics when we took golds in the Soling (Robbie Haines), Flying Dutchman (Jonathan McKee), and Star (Bill Buchan). In that controversial Olympics — the Soviet Union and 13 other Eastern Bloc nations boycotted it — we also scored silvers in the 470 (Steve Benjamin), Finn (John Bertrand), and in sailboards (Scott Steele). It would be an understate¬ ment to say that in 1984 we dominated the sailing Olympics as no country has before. One thing appears certain about our 1988 team. Even though it won’t be picked until the Olympic Trials next July, it will contain a disproportionate number of Californians. San Francisco’s John Kostecki will almost certainly represent the country in Solings. Kostecki, with his talented homegrown crew of Will Baylis and Bob Billingham, was on a roll in August, winning the J/24 NA’s, the Soling pre-trials in San Diego, and the Sol¬ ing class at the Pan Am Games. As we go to press, he’s the heavy favorite in the Soling North Americans under way at Santa Cruz. San Diegan Vince Brun, with his crew Hugo Schreiner, likewise has solid grip on being the U.S. representative. In the Tor¬ nado class, Huntington Beach’s Randy Smyth and Jay Glaser are ranked number one in the country despite being relatively dormant. Smyth apparently has been busy

FJs on the beach during Nationals at Lake Tahoe.

defending his Formula 40 title in Europe, but is still considered the guy to beat in this class. Also ranked number one in the States by the Olympic Yachting Committee (OYC) are Brain Ledbetter of San Diego in the Finn class and the Allison Jolly/Lynn Jewell 470 team from Long Beach. In the three other classes that Californians aren’t dominating, they’re at least making their presence felt: Ron Baerwitz and Tom Pollack of Marina del Rey are ranked second in FD’s; Ted Huang of Los Altos is ranked third in sailboards; and Dave Ullman and Kenny Watts are ranked 5th in 470’s. The Pre-Olympic regatta at Pusan in late September is a dry run for the real thing next year, with the major difference being that each county can send two, not one, representatives to each class. We’ll let you know who wins this regatta and keep you posted on other Olympic developments. FJ Nationals Thirty-five Flying Juniors, the most at a national championship regatta in nine years, raced out of Incline Village on Lake Tahoe during the second week of August. page 184

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aboard. Aldora’s crew, which included Olympic Flying Dutchman candidate Ron Baerwitz and his crew Tom Pollack, as well as big boat sailor Danny Schiff, weren’t technically professionals, but then again, they weren’t exactly your average Mom-andPop amateur crew either. They had an easy time of winning the regatta, but no one in this easy-going class objected to their presence. Finishing second was the Bay Area father and son team of Chuck and Dave Gallup aboard their Biophilia (which, in case you were wondering, means “love of life” — or so we’re told). A separate division for tall rigs, which are popular in Southern Califor¬ nia, turned into a non-event. The only entry and de facto winner was Callisto, which un¬ fortunately made the trip up from Long Beach before learning there was no one to race against. Considering that there are 4,500 of these stout racer/cruisers somewhere in the world and an estimated 120 on the Bay alone, the nine-boat turnout was on the low side, to say the least. But race chairman Seth Bailey told us that no one gets too worried about it. Most of the fleet was made up of Bay Area sailors, who found their belief that westerly wind starts at noon everywhere shaken by Tahoe’s unpredictable breeze. After zero to three knots on Sunday, the rest of the series was raced in everything up to 15 knots with big swells. One race was called back but almost no one got the word, as the committee’s shotgun shells got wet and the substitute horn signal didn’t carry far in the wind. The results:

knowledge man, Charlie “Spuds” McKenzie. The Catalina 30 class rules specify that the

Bird ‘Curlew’ reaches past Angel Island in Wooden Boat Racing Association series.

GOLD FLEET — 1) Steve Klotz; 2) Ruth Berkowitz; 3) Dave Wallace. SILVER FLEET — 1) Sheila Jones; 2) Gary Bergero; 3) Sean Dyer.

Catalina 30 Nationals David Dillahay’s Long Beach-based Aldora easily bested a small fleet of Catalina 30’s in their five-race national championship hosted by Richmond YC on July 24-26. Dillahay and his all-star Southern California crew won three of the five races, including the “long distance’’ race of 19.4 miles. In that race, Aldora was so far ahead at the Ft. Bonita turning mark that they didn’t bother to set their spinnaker until they were at Blossom Rock. “We had finished lunch and were getting bored, so we decided to set the chute for the leg to the finish,’’ explained Aldora’s local page I8S

owner must start and finish the race, and that no “professionals” (defined as anyone who makes money at the sailing game) may be /

“Whenever we hold the nationals outside of Southern California, participation is off.” Bailey intended to race his boat, Fat Cat, in

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the event, but he wrecked his headfoil in — what else?, — the Catalina Ra<?e and had to leave his boat down south for awhile. The results: 1) Aldora, David Dillahay; 2) Biophilia, Chuck/Dave Gallup; 3) Thirty-Fifth Avenue, Greg Grounke.

Pacific Longitude Race The Singlehanded Sailing Society’s Great Pacific Longitude Race, or Longpac, will start September 5. The course depends on the boat. Faster boats are given a more westerly longitude to reach before turning back. Newport 30s go to 126:56:41 W, about 426 miles from the starting line off the Golden Gate YC, while Express 37s must sail an extra 109.86 miles to 127:48:41. The handicapping system proved fairly ef¬ fective in last year’s race, according to Peter Hogg, commodore of the Single Handed Sailing Society. “Had it not been for a wind®hole near the Farallones on the return leg the majority of the boats would have finished within a few hours of each other at the end of the four to five day race,” he said. Racers are responsible for reporting their positions to the committee. El Toro North Americans Three Richmond sailors finished near the top in the El Toro North American Sailing Championships held on Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, July 27-30. Kui Lim of Hawaii, the 1985 champ, finished first overall, followed by his brother, Yal, in second place. Defending 1986 cham¬ pion, Paul Bogotaj of Seattle was third. Dennis Silva of Castro Valley, one of the top El Toro sailors on the Bay and winner of this year’s Bullship race, finished in sixth place in the Gold Championship class. The results: GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS — 1) Kui Lim, Hawaii; 2) Yal Lim, Hawaii; 3) Paul Bogotaj, Seattle; 4) Hank Jotz, Richmond. SILVER CONSOLATION CLASS — 1) Dan Set¬ ters, Richmond; 2) John Hege, Oakland; 3) Mike Monohan, Hawaii; 4) Rich Woltz, Hawaii. INTERMEDIATE CLASS (Age 15-18) — 1) John Myrdal, Hawaii; 2) Sean Lennon, Hawaii; 3) Vaughan Seiffers, Richmond; 4) Mike Bacon, Hawaii. JUNIOR CLASS (Age 14 and under) — 1) Brook Nottage, Hawaii; 2) Cole Slater, Hawaii; 3) Mike Pieklo, Hawaii; 4) Koi Hallonquist, Hawaii.

One-Ton North Americans ■ Cooter, Andy Scherffius’ one-year-old Nelson/Marek 40 out of Flowery Branch, Georgia, won the ’87 USYRU One Ton NA

championship in Chicago in mid-July. Steered by Florida sailmaker Mark Ploch, she finished a comfortable 10.5 points ahead of the next competitor in the 19 boat fleet. Cooter, which debuted on San Francisco Bay at the ’86 NA’s (third) and Big Boat Series (fourth), is fully up to speed these days, as she proved by winnings three of the seven races. Second place went to the Texas team of owner Carl Vaughan and his hired guns, Kelson Elam and OJ Young, qp Tuff Enuff Texas Style, the Beneteau design that John Kolius recently sailed to third place in the Brenton Reef Series. Close behind TETS was the only West Coast entry, John MacLaurin’s two-year-old Pendragon III. Kimo Worthington, formerly the mainsheet trimmer on the 12 meter Eagle, drove the red Davidson one tonner. Bay Area sailors Mike Herlihy and Greg Prussia managed to infiltrate the largely Southern California crew. Two Long Island Sound boats, Skye^Hie (which like Cooter made the ’86 road trip to the Bay) and Leverage, completed the humiliation of the Great Lakes local heroes by taking the next two spots. In sixth place was the first hometown entry and the only new boat in the regatta, the Graham and Schlageter designed Spitfire. Apparently, Spitfire was set up for typical Lake Michigan conditions — about 8 to 10 knots of breeze — and did manage to win two races when the wind stayed in that range. Unfortunately, whenever the wind got nearer 15 knots, they were down to a #3 or #4 jib while everyone else had up #2’s. The regatta consisted of six Olympic courses and one 90-mile overnighter, and the crews were limited to nine people. The majority of the participants didn’t want any overnight races and were pushing for a series wherein the “distance” race was to be about 35 miles. USYRU, however, intervened and informed the Columbia Yacht Club race committee that the contestants had to sail at least 90 miles to have the regatta count as a championship event. All complaining about that turn of events ended when even that race turned out to be a pleasant affair — shorts, T-shirts, and little or no water on the deck. This was the biggest, and possibly the best, gathering of the One Ton clan in this country

since Diva, Allegiance, and twelve other 30.5 raters blitzed the ’84 SORC. The U.S. is still light years behind Europe in the One Ton arena (or, for that matter, any IOR arena except for 50 footers and maxis), but interest in One Tons appears to be picking up with the Worlds coming to San Francisco next summer. Next stop on the One Ton circuit was to have been the St. Francis YC Pacific Rim Regatta, but the event was cancelled due to lack of interest. It was supposed to have been a qualifier for the ’88 Worlds (the win¬ ning owner, not the winning boat, would automatically get a spot). The Big Boat Series is expected to draw a big fleet of One Tons, including Spitfire, Tough Enuff Texas Style, Cooter, and others from the East Coast. — rob moore NA championship results: 1) Cooter, Nelson/Marek, Andy Scherffius, 121.75 points; 2) Tuff Enuff Texas Style, Beneteau, Carl Vaughan III, 111.25; 3) Pendragon III, Davidson, John MacLaurin, 109. page 186

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years since then, more than 45 classes from 75 member clubs have participated in Association races. This year 22 classes are racing under SBRA. Richmond YC will host a 50th anniversary celebration for the Association October 17. There will be an El Toro race and an inverted start “shoot-out” for other classes, according to organizers. If you want to participate call Gene Harris at 548-3730.

‘Dance Away', ‘Flexible Flyer’ and ‘Cheers’ during Santana 35 Nationals on the Bay.

Thunderbird World Championship Sixty-three boats participated in the Thunderbird World Championship hosted by the Royal Victoria YC in Vancouver, British Columbia. Four San Francisco boats were entered. They finished 44, 49, 52 and 60. The 1989 T’Bird worlds will be held on San Francisco Bay. Express 27 Nationals Fourteen boats raced the Express 27 Na¬ tionals on Michigan’s Lake St. Clair in light wind except for one 25-knot afternoorf when a boat named Punk Dolphin set a freshwater E-27 record of 19.2 knots. Some racers were skeptical about the 19.2-knot claim until they saw a video shot on board Punk Dolphin during the sevenmile spinnaker reach that night at the hosting Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit. No California page 187

boats were entered in the August 2-6 regatta, but others came from New Jersey, Ohio and Wisconsin. Most of the boats.were from Michigan. Express builder Terry Alsberg of Santa Cruz raced on Lorax, which finished fifth. Previous Express 27 national champs in¬ clude Northern Californians John Kostecki, Jeff Madrigali, Buzz Blackett and Terry Alsberg. The 1988 nationals will be held on San Francisco Bay. Overall winners: 1)Creative, Wally Cross/Bill Cox; 2) Halcyon, Ron Sherry/Rich Maxon; 3) Reckless Abandon, Joel Huphrey. All three boats were from Michigan.

50 Years of Small Boats After the Snipes nearly got swept out the Gate by a strong ebb during a windy Yacht Racing Association event in 1936, owners of small boats got together to form their own racing organization. Delegates from the Snipe, Moon and Sun fleets met the following year and formed the Small Boat Racing Association. In the 50 /

Sailing For Dollars II The movement toward professional sailing for cash prizes has become more of a stampede. Money seems to be flying everywhere. A couple of months ago there were no races for money in the U.S. Now there are six that we know of and more seem to be popping up every day. In some cases cash prizes have been added to long-established races. In other cases they’re all-new races aimed at spec¬ tator audiences and TV coverage. Some are pretty wild. ProSail, based in Newport, Rhode Island, is building a fleet of identical 12-meter boats for a professional circuit that would make four stops around the country, including San Francisco Bay next October. On the theory that the usual protest pro¬ cess would be boring to TV viewers, ProSail will have sort of a “frontier justice” penalty system. Officials will follow the racers in power boats. When they spot an infraction, they’ll push buttons that will electronically light up yelllow or red lights on a console in front of the helmsman on the offending boat. If it’s a yellow light, the guilty boat has to drop its headsail for 30 seconds. If it’s red, 60 seconds. If it’s yellow and red together the boat is disqualified. No appeals are allowed. According to race organizers, “this will ensure that the boat that crosses the finish line first is, in fact, the winner.” Although this sounds like chaos on the water, a 'similar system requiring a A 360-degree turn instead of dropped sails reportedly worked well during the Maxi Worlds in Newport, Rhode Island in June. “We are creating a new and dramatic pro¬ fessional sport where prize money will replace the usual silver chalice awarded to the winner of a major yacht race,” said Pro¬ Sail managing director Jock West. The series is to start June 10, 1988 at Newport, fol¬ lowed by races in Chicago and San Fran¬ cisco before the finale in Hawaii. Big-money racing will come to San Fran-

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cisco Bay this month in thq^ form of the $25,000 Speedsailing World Cup. Entries include Steve Shidler’s hot catarmaran Wind Warrior, winner of this summer’s Multihull TransFac. The Speedsailing race will be held September 26 and 27 off Pier 39. Entries range from 25 to 85 feet. Then there’s the self-proclaimed “Ultimate Yacht Race” based in Fort Worth, Texas. It would consist of six races to determine the fastest 30-foot monohull in the world. Entry fee is $20,000 and top prize is $1 million. “There is no second,” proclaims the group’s letterhead. In “Ultimate Newsflash #3,” race organizers announced that a second class has been added — J/24s. Same line-up: 50 entrants, $20,000 apiece, top prize $1 million, second prize, zip. Both “Ultimate” races will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas. “Newsflash” also reports that Pier 39 will host an “Ultimate” race on San Francisco Bay sometime in September 1988. Entry fees will still be $20,000, but not only will there be a second prize the winnings will be distributed to the top 12 finishers. Entries will be accepted starting October 5, so start saving your nickels! A third sail-for-cash program is Yachting Pro-Am, run by Golison & Golison out of Long Beach, the same people who produce Sobstad Race Week there. Pro-Am will have two classes: sleds, with an entry fee of $20,000 and one-tonners, who can enter for a measly $15,000. Prize money will range from $105,000 to $340,000 total purse, depending on the number of entries, according to Golison. Pro-Am is to be held next April 11-17 off Long Beach. Entries will be limited to 35 boats. There will be six races to choose the top four boats in each class. The winners will be determined in two out of three match races. Two similar 1,000-mile races for beach cats, the Pacific 1000 in Southern California and the Worrell 1000 on the Atlantic Coast are both considering prize money for next summer’s races. And finally there’s the Master of the Bay Sailing Tournament October 21-25 on Chesapeake Bay. Billed as “America’s First Professional Sailboat Race”, its fliers promise music by 25 bands, dancing on the beach, fireworks, a parade by 100 lighted boats, 60 food booths and a king and queen contest. “See! Stars & Stripes and the America’s

Cup ON DISPLAY” the flier says. “Racing crews will have a courtesy 5x7” color photo taken with Stars & Stripes and the America’s Cup.” Obviously, if the $65,000 in prize money doesn’t attract entrants, few could resist a color photo with the Auld Mug. MORC Internationals The 1987 MORC Internationals, held August 16-21 out of Milwaukee YC, should have been renamed “The Graham and Schlageter Boatshow”. The Midwest design team of G&S took the first three slots overall: Thunderbolt, a 5-year G&S 27 sailed by scow-country sailmaker Billy Allen, won; Cobra, a new G&S 27 that was chopped into a custom 25 footer, was second; and Bold Forbes, Ed Cummins’ turbo-ized G&S Mariah 27 was third. As if that wasn’t enough, there was even a one-design class for G&S designed S2 7.9’s. After the 25-mile middle distance race and two triangle races, the Dave Ullman driven

Catalina 30 ‘Lochan Ora’ during last month’s Na¬ tionals on San Francisco Bay.

Bold Forbes had three overall firsts and was looking invincible. “Do you mind if I cry on the phone?” laughed Ullman as he re¬ counted their subsequent lousy finish in the 99-mile crapshoot that passed for the long distance race. They came back in the last buoy race, but still ended up 2nd in class and 3rd overall, an exact repeat of their perfor¬ mance last year at the Internationals with the old Forbes. Perfect Timing, the Mahaffey/Nelson/ Pascal team’s Andrews 26, finished fourth with Harry Pattison driving. Alan Andrews was aboard the fifth place finisher, a 30-footer of his design called Risky Business. The only other \A/est Coast participant at the relatively windy 80-boat regatta was Perfect Stranger, a Pinnacle 30 operated by Ken Keiding. They finished well down the list. Unfortunately, neither Larry Harvey’s new page 188

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Winds throughout the weekend were light to nonexistant. Boats began straggling into the isolated Bay around 6:30 Saturday night and all made it in before dark. Apparently, no one had the energy left to raft up and par¬ ty, which we always thought was the whole point of the weekend. No waterfights, no fireworks, no fun. Three boats managed to double bullet the weekend despite the flukey conditions: Franz and Mary Klitza’s Santa Cruz 27 Bloody Mary, Paul Altman’s modified Wylie 34 Annalise, and Lon Price’s Luffe 44 Maryjane.

Results: MORA I — 1) Bloody Mary, Santa Cruz 27, Franz Klitza, 1.5 points; 2)Bloom County, Mancebo 31, Carl Ondry, 4; 3t) Friday, Express 27, John Liebenberg, 7; 4t) New Wave, Express 27, Buzz Blackett, 7. MORA II — IJPeppermint, Santana 30/30, Larry Calhoun, 4; 2t) Unity, Capo 26, Bud Fraze, 4.75; 2t) Calliope, Cal 3-30, Dick Desmarais, 4.75. IOR II — IJAnnalise, Wylie 34, Paul Altman, 1.5; 2t) Petard, Farr 36, Keith Buck, ;2t)Sorcerer, C&C 30, Greg Cody, 6. PHRO — 1) Maryjane, Luffe 44, Lon Price, 1.5; 2t) Northern Light, Santana 35, Wayne Moscow, 7; 2t) Revelery, SC 40, Dennis Robins, 7; 2t) Camille, Stewart 42, Bill Permar, 7.

Babe Ruthless nor Steve Crooke’s Cowboy

made it back. Little Feat, the tiny G&S designed pro¬ duction S2 that won the last two Interna¬ tionals, came in 10th overall. But what really caught our attention was the so-called Publisher’s Cup, which was a regatta-withina-regatta for sailing magazines. Sailing World won the event, which was sailed in identical Soverel 27’s, followed by Sail and Sailing. Naturally we concluded that those results would have been seriously rearranged had anyone thought to invite us. Maybe next year, when the ’88 MORC Internationals will be held in Newport Beach.

Drake’s Bay Race Only 20 boats participated in the Drake’s Bay Race on August '15-16. The once popular event, a 28-mile beat up on Satur¬ day and a spinnaker run home on Sunday, undoubtedly was ill-attended due to com¬ petition from some kind of a Harmonica Convention up on Mt. Tarm

America’s Cup Update While the San Diego YC and Sail America Foundation were squabbling over when and in which of about a dozen cities to hold the next America’s Cup race, New Zealand sailed in with a broadside challenge that may turn the Auld Mug upside down. On July 15 Kiwi millionaire and owner of the Bank of New Zealand Michael Fay challenged SDYC to defend the Cup within 10 months in boats 90 feet on the waterline and 120 feet overall, twice the size of 12-meters. A month later Fay announced Bruce Farr had started designing the boat and plans were being made to build it in New Zealand. Then Alan Bond and the Royal Perth YC joined New Zealand’s Challenge. Bond headed the syndicate that won the Cup from the U.S. in 1983. Australia had already challenged San Diego to race in 12-meters, so it has all the bases covered. San Diego’s response has ranged from shock to disbelief to haughty disdain. “I’m not going to pay any attention to it,” sniffed Malin Burnham, Sail America president. Thomas Ehman, Sail America executive vice /

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president, said the Kiwi challenge hasn’t been rejected, exactly, “but we’re not going to race in 90-foot boats next summer. We’re going to race in 12-meters in 1991, just as we said we would.” San Diego officials seem to be holding their ears, hoping that the noise is over. But Fay is still smarting from the way America’s Cup competitors attacked his fiberglass 12-meter boat Kiwi Magic down in Freo) and observers on all sides figure he’ll play out the challenge for all it’s worth. As for where the race will be held, San Diego YC’s venue selection committee met August 23 and reportedly narrowed the choice to either San Diego or Hawaii. It ap¬ pears that San Francisco’s bid, with all the advantages we’ve described to you in previous issues, is down the tubes. Same for all the others, ranging from Newport, Rhode Island (fat chance) to Santa Cruz (great view from the top of roller coaster). The site may be announced after the committee’s next meeting on September 2. San Diego has received 20 challenges for the Cup so far, according to Ehman. The challenge deadline has been extended three months to November 4. Fred Frye, commo¬ dore of San Diego YC, said all the challenges will be considered as having arrived at the same time, to keep the com¬ petition on the water, not in the mailbox. “Then we can jump forward and have a great regatta,” Frye said. “Now it’s fun and games. Then the fun will really begin.” San Diego YC people seem to be the only ones not giving Fay’s challenge at least some respect. The 1887 America’s Cup Deed of Trust clearly says a nation can challenge for the cup in any boat between 44 and 90 feet on the waterline and the race has to be held within 10 months. (See the accompanying Deed — all 12 paragraphs of it.) It’s never been done that way, and San Diego claims the traditional interpretation of the Deed is more important than its actual language. It’s like arguing the actual wording of the U.S. constitution versus the way courts have interpreted it. San Diego may be right, but it’s up to the New York Supreme Court to resolve Cup disputes. So far Fay hasn’t taken it to court, although most observers think that’s where it will end up. Confused? So is everyone else. Our lawyer says it could go either way. We’re bet¬ ting San Diego YC isn’t about to build a 120-foot boat and learn to sail it — wiping

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out the advantage they have now in 12-meters — unless a judge sa^s do it or lose the Cup. If they have nothing to lose, the San Diego YC and Sail America guys will be happy to sit back and watch as Fay, the Aussies and maybe the British and Italians build their souped-up J Boats and race among themselves. The intriguing thing is the possibility that Fay will win in court. San Diego would have to defend the Cup not in the 12-meter boats that Dennis Conner has mastered, but in 120-foot behemoths that virtually nobody knows how to sail. All in 10 months! And the Kiwis have a head start! Aaakk! Will “Big Dennis” have to learn a new boat? Will the Kiwis get the Cup after all and fill it with Vegamite? Will 12-meter boats go the way of the Nash Rambler? Stay tuned. We haven’t heard the end of this one. The America’s Cup Deed of Gift The Deed of Gift, made the twenty-fourth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, between George L. Schuyler as sole surviving owner of the Cup won by the yacht America at Cowes, England, on the twenty-second day of August, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, of the first part, and the New York Yacht Club, of the second part, as amended by orders of the Supreme Court of the State of New York dated December 17, 1956, and April 5, 1985. WITNESSETH That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the premises and of the performance of the conditions and agreements hereinafter set forth by the party of the second part, has granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred, and set over, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, assign, transfer, and set over, unto said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, the Cup won by the schooner yacht America, at Cowes, England, upon the twenty-second day of August, 1851. To have and to hold the same to the said party of the second pard, its successors and assigns, IN TRUST, NEVERTHELESS, for the fdllowing uses and purposes: This Cup is donated upon the condition that it shall be preserved as a perpetual Challenge Cup for friendly competition between foreign countries. Any organized Yacht Club of a foreign country, incorporated, patented, or licensed

by the legislature, admiralty, or other execu¬ tive department, having for its annual regatta an ocean water course on the sea, or on an arm of the sea, orone which combines both, shall always be entitled to the right of sailing a match for this Cup, with a yacht or vessel propelled by sails only and constructed in the

country to which the Challenging Club belongs, against any one yacht or vessel con¬ structed in the country of the Club holding the Cup. The competing yachts or vessels, if of one mast, shall be not less than forty-four feet nor more than ninety feet on the load water-line; if of more than one mast they shall be not less than eighty feet nor more than one hun¬ dred and fifteen feet on the load water-line. The Challenging Club shall give ten months’ notice, in writing, naming the days for the proposed races; but no Yace shall be sailed in the days intervening between November 1st and May 1st if the races are to be conducted in the Northern Hemisphere; and no race shall be sailed in the days in¬ tervening between May 1st and November 1st if the races are to be conducted in the Southern Hemisphere. Accompanying the

ten months’ notice of challenge there must be sent the name of the owner and a cer¬ tificate of the name, rig, and following dimensions of the challenging vessel, namely, length on load water-line; beam at load water-line and extreme beam; and draught of water; which dimensions shall not

Close up fun during round-the-buoys racing on the Berkeley Circle.

be exceeded; and a custom-house registry of the vessel must also be sent as soon as possi¬ ble. Centre-board or sliding keel vessels shall always be allowed to compete in any race for this Cup, and no restriction nor limitation whatever shall be placed upon the use of such centre-board or sliding keel, nor shall the centre-board or sliding keel be con¬ sidered a part of the vessel for any purposes of measurement. The Club challenging for the Cup and the Club holding the same may, by mutual con¬ sent, make and arrangement satisfactory to both as to the dates, courses, number of trials, rules and sailing regulations, and any and all other conditions of the match, in which case also the ten months’ notice may page 190

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be waived. In case the parties cannot mutually agree upon the terms of a match, then three races shall be sailed, and the winner of two of such races shall be entitled to the Cup. All such races shall be on ocean courses, free from headlands, as follows: The first race, twenty

nautical miles to windward and return: the second race an equilateral triangular race of thirty-nine nautical miles, the first side of which shall be a beat to windward; the third race (if necessary), twenty nautical miles to windward and return; and one week day shall intervene between the conclusion of one race and the starting of the next race. These ocean courses shall be practicable in all parts for vessels of twenty-two feet draught of water, and shall be selected by the Club holding the Cup; and these races shall be sailed subject to its rules and sailing regulations so far as the same do not conflict with the provisions of this deed of gift, but without any time allowances whatever. The challenged Club shall not be required to name its representative vessel until at a time agreed upon for the start, but the vessel when named must compete in all the races,

its Commodore and attested by its Secretary, the day and year first above written. George L. Schuyler (L.S.) The New York Yacht Club by Elbridge T. Gerry, Com¬ modore John H. Bird, Secretary In the presence of H.D. Hamilton (Seal of the New York Yacht Club)

and each of such races must be completed within seven hours. Should the Club holding the Cup be for any cause dissolved, the Cup shall be transferred to some Club of the same na¬ tionality, eligible to challenge under this deed Race Notes There’s been more action on the Pacific of gift, in trust and subject to its provisions. In Cup, once considered an ailing, if not dead the event of the failure of such transfer within duck on the racing scene. The new Pacific three months after such dissolution, said Cup YC met last month at the St. Francis Cup shall revert to the preceding Club YC, adopted by-laws, named a board of holding the same, and under the terms of directors and appointed a race committee. this deed of gift. It is distinctly understood On the committee are Tom Blackaller, Bill that the Cup is to be the property of the Club Lee and Carl Schumacher. subject to the provisions of this deed, and Plans are being made to start the race next not the property of the owner or owners of July 4 in San Francisco and set up the finish any vessel winning a match. line at Kaneohe YC on Oahu. Divisions No vessel which has been defeated in a planned include PHRF, double-handed, match for this Cup can be again selected by IOR, IMS, 70-raters, Swans, plus oneany Club as its representative- until after a design classes determined by sign-ups and contest for it by some other vessel has in¬ possibly others. tervened, or until after the expiration of two The yacht club is open to anyone who has years from the time of such defeat. And done the Pacific Cup race. Yacht clubs can when a challenge from a Club fulfilling all the join for $1,000 and take part in the race conditions required by this instrument has planning. The club has 40 individual been received, no other challenge can be members so far and two affiliated yacht considered until the pending event has been clubs: Berkeley and Sausalito. Entry fee for decided. the race will be $500. AND the said party of the second part The Cup was established in 1980 to pro¬ hereby accepts the said Cup subject to the vide a Hawaii race from San Francisco on said trust, terms, and conditions, and hereby ioff-TransPac years. Ballena Bay YC had covenants and agrees to and with said party sponsored the race until expenses of the first part that it will faithfully and fully threatened to end it. see that the foregoing conditions are fully If you’re interested in joining the club or observed and complied with by any contes¬ entering the race contact George Barrett in tant for the said Cup during the holding care of the Pacific Cup YC, 2269 Chestnut thereof by it; and that it will assign, transfer, Street, Box 111, San Francisco, CA 94123. and deliver the said Cup to the foreign Yacht Club whose representative yacht shall have Matt Ciesicki and Larry Klein, who won the same in accordance with the forego¬ recently finished 1st and 3rd respectively in ing terms and conditions, provided the said the J/24 NA’s, have been putting on-'wellforeign Club shall, by instrument in writing received quarterly racing seminars in the Bay lawfully executed, enter with said party of Area. These weekend events have been the second part into the like covenants as are herein entered into by it, such instrument to * sponsored by the Women’s Yacht Racing Association and J-Boats San Francisco, and contain a like provision for the successive use the Olympic Circle Sailing Club’s assignees to enter into the same covenants facilities. The last one, held in late July, with their respective assignors, and to be attracted 10 boats and about 75 sailors of executed in duplicate, one to be retained by both sexes. each Club, and a copy thereof to be for¬ At $25 a head, these two-day sessions — warded to the said party of the second part. complete with videos and beer afterwards — IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said party seem like a cost-effective way to claw your of the first part has hereunto set his hand and way up yacht racing’s slippery learning seal, and the said party of the second part curve. Call WYRA’s Sarah Evers at has caused its corporate seal to be affixed to 523-3333 for details about the fall seminar. these presents and the same to be signed by

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CHANGES

With reports this month from Nalu IV in Indonesia, Foxy Lady on Wallis Island, Elan in Sakai, Japan, Tricolor on dogs in Mexico,

Cameo in Tonga, Insatiable in Bora Bora, Sundance on a cruise to Hawaii and back 'to Mono Bay, Southbound in Rhodes, Greece, and, Cruise Notes.

Nalu IV — Lapworth 54 Jim and Diana Green Jessie The Darwin to Ambon Race (San Francisco) There’s some good and bad to the Darwin to Ambon International Yacht Race. The bad is the administration of the race. It’s put on by a loose organization called the Cruising Yacht Association of the Northern Territory, comprised almost totally of members of the Darwin Sailing Club. Ironically, the president of the organization is Colin Jack-Hinton, and anti-racer who came to Darwin from England. Hinton, who also sits on the protest committee, explains that he’s the ideal candidate to head up the event because he despises racing. Say what? Trying hard to run the race well in spite of Hinton was the hard-working, harddrinking, chain-smoking Aussie named Bill Jelley. For his part, he admits the event is just an excuse to be able to cruise Indonesia

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A little refresher map for those who've forgotten what the area north of Australia looks like.

but he’s unable to do anything about it being called a race. Since we were the first boat, racer or

cruiser, to cross the finish line, we feel free to criticize the race management and detail the following specifics: <^the racing rules weren’t spelled out in advance or administered fairly.'At the skip¬ per’s meeting, one entrant asked how infrac¬ tions would be handled. Hinton said ‘in whatever way the participants wanted’. They could take a time penalty, dova 72Q°, or deduct a specified amount of time. i* when asked about protests, Hinton said there wouldn’t be any because he was on the committee. ^the starting line was described as an imaginary line between the quarantine buoy and a 100-ft naval vessel. Nobody could ever say whether the imaginary line went to the front or the stern of the 100-ft vessel. ^the most distressing to us was that we were required to have Category One shfety equipment aboard, but then they let an open trampoline 30-ft tri enter, a boat hardly acceptable for day sailing let alone ocean racing. The explanation for allowing the boat to enter: “It’s usually a light air race.” In spite of all this, we hardily recommend the Darwin to Ambon, Indonesia event. Of course, if you have a hardcore racer aboard like our grizzled skipper, it’s good to keep lots of booze, blood pressure medicine and valium aboard to keep the captain calm, cool or drunk. Then he doesn’t notice the infractions so much. The real prize of the event is that you get a hard-to-obtain cruising permit for Indonesia. Getting a cruising permit for Indonesia on your own can be very difficult and expen¬ sive. We talked to just a few of the many skippers who applied for the permits, in¬ cluded the fee of $500 Australian, but never received permits or their money back! But by entering the annual Darwin to Am¬ bon Race — usually held in July or August — your $350 Australian entry fee covers the parties, the burgee, and the cruising permit. And if for some reason your permit is denied, you still get your $350 back. Because of the cruising permit bonus, a number of American boats entered — and did well. While we took line honors for cruis¬ ing and racing, Bunyip, George and

Margaret Madgewick’s Southern Cross 35 registered in Wilmington, North Carolina took first in cruising on handicap. We took second and the Aussie yacht, Hapzebah was third. Other Americans in the cruising divi¬ sion were Alan Buchan’s St. Combs from Seattle; Don Bosely’s Sunchaser from Biloxi, and Mike Taylor’s Ishi from San Francisco, winner of tail-end-Charlies honors. The Aussies swept handicap honors in the racing division, although Verity, a C&C 39 from Detroit took 5th. Prizes included — get this — cash awards for the best-dressed crew, the best galley slave, tail-end Charlie, first boat over the starting line, and the first boat out of Darwin Bay. Linehonor prizes — incidentally our skipper can rest on his laurels, having broken the course elapsed time record — included a taffrail log and silver filagree boat models. page 192

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procedures were. Part of this stems from the fact that officials have little contact with cruisers and therefore there’s no set routine. But if you’ve done Mexico in the old days, it’s not too outrageous. One yacht, Midnight Rambler, a Swan 46 from Southhampton, ran into trouble because they had a South African skipper aboard. His passport was confiscated and he was not allowed ashore. Supposedly everything had been cleared in advance, but you know how things go . . . When we left Ambon, Midnight Rambler was still awaiting her fate. Our second stop in Indonesia was Flores Island, about 400 miles to the southwest. Having snorkeled halfway around the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, this was the most extraordinary water we’d ever seen. We felt as though we were swimming in the biggest, cleanest, best-stocked salt-water aquarium imaginable. We saw more coral and fish in one tiny cove than in all of our prior experience. The water is almost body temperature, so staying in was a pleasure. Our next stop is Komodo Island, home of the famous Komodo Dragons. Then it’s on to legendary Bali. — diana and jim 8/1/87

Handicap honors netted Bunyip and ourselves a Hanimax underwater camera and Tasco binoculars respectively. But even without the prizes, the entry fee was well worth it. Having only been in In¬ donesia a short time, we’ve already gotten our money’s worth several times over. The party back in Darwin was short on entertain¬ ment but long on great food. The two parties in Ambon were sensational! Dancers, singers, musicians, food, flowers and great trophies and prizes. The locals are so friendly that wherever we stop a traffic jam is created by all the people gathering around. But conditions are primitive. Showers don’t exist, even in the nicer hotels. Westerners have a little trouble adapting to the mandi, a large tub of unheated water that sits next to the toilet. A dipper is used to pour water into the toilet for page 193

'Nalu IV’ on the record run to Ambon, Indonesia.

flushing; the same dipper is used to pour water over yourself in order to bathe. However, it is not proper to actually get into the tub, as the water is shared by everyone. We anticipated difficulty finding provisions in Ambon, but much to our delight many items — eggs, bread, 7-UP, batteries, etc. — were available. Fresh produce, meat and dairy products were an altogether different matter. Like the old days in Mexico, you buy what you can peel or cook. And you avoid the street vendors and water unless you want a case of ‘Ambon Amble’. Continuing on from Ambon was not easy as the paperwork and redtape were chaotic. We didn’t have to bribe anyone in Ambon, but we were never certain what the correct

Foxy Lady II — Ericson 32 Brian, Jan & Brian Jr. (IIV2) Caldwell Wallis Island (Waikiki YC, Honolulu, Hawaii) We are currently anchored off the small village of Gahi, Wallis Island. But more on Wallis later. We left Vava’u, Tonga in late May after spending the cyclone season, six months, cruising the islands around Neiafu. Arriving in Pago Pago, American Samoa after a three-day sail, we proceeded to spend lots of dollars reprovisioning with that first-rate American junk food that is so readily available there. It was then an overnight sail to Apia, Western Samoa where we stayed one month and really enjoyed this clean, beautiful island. We arrived during their 25th Inde¬ pendence week-long celebration which was highlighted by the fautasi races. These 50-man canoes race three times a year, once in each island group: American Samoa, Western Samoa and Tonga. A few points on Apia that may be helpful to those following: s' Check in is slow! After tying to the inside of the large wharf, the Harbormaster is

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responsible for getting the medical officer to the boat. Only after medical clearance will Customs, Immigration and Agriculture be called. The medical officer may: ✓ Clear you properly on board; ✓ Yell from the pier, and ask if anyone is sick; ✓ Not come at all and tell yu to take down the “O” flag; ✓ Charge you cab fare due to the unavailability of a government vehicle. My advice would be, be persistent but polite. The harbormaster tries to help but becomes the middle-man in a bureaucratic quagmire. ✓ Aggie Grey’s all day tour is a good way to see the island. It includes all the scenic spots; swimming in fresh water pools and

The proud owners of the new elapsed time record from Darwin to Ambon; Jim and Diana Green Jessie.

waterfalls, great BBQ lunch on the beach with beer, etc. for 35 Taia/person (approximately $17.00 U.S.). ✓ Don’t miss the open market, the largest we have seen since Papeete. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Friday and

Saturday mornings are the “big days”. ✓The people of Western Samoa are wonderful and far more aggressive than on any of the previous Polynesian islands we have visited. They will quickly approach and engage in conversation and usually invite you into their homes. A word of caution though: school is not mandatory in Western Samoa and there are groups of young men, 14-20 years, with nothing to do all day. Theft is a problem, so be sure to lock dinghy oars, etc. They will solicit a visiMo^your boat — be prepared for “sticky fingers” if you allow them on board. ✓ A permit must be obtained from the Prime Minister’s office to cruise beyond Apia. It requires your passports and a few minutes time. We cleared from Apia and harbor-hopped to the west end of Savai’i. As long as your visa (30 days) has not expired and you have the cruising permit, you can stop along your way out, without returning to Apia to clear. Note: Clear Immigration at the upstairs of¬ fice in back of the Immigration building. This will eliminate two hours’ waiting time!! ✓ There are two anchorages that we would recommend on Savai’i. Matautu Bay is excellent in tradewind weather. The pass is wide and highly visible. Anchor in 30 feet of sand, west of the rock wall toward the beach. This is a day sail from Apia and a very nice stopover on the way to Asau Bay on the far west end of Savai’i. Asau is totally protected by a man-made breakwater that also serves as an airstrip. The pass is narrow but wellmarked on each side. We saw a minimum of 25 feet by staying left of center in the pass. Savai’i is lovely and well worth a visit. Asau offers an excellent jump off point to Wallis. We arrived in Wallis after a two-day sleighride on 30 knot southeasterlies, having tried to slow the boat down to arrive at dawn. Wallis is a French Territory, 8,000 people, and surrounded by a barrier reef featuring 22 small islands blessed with pristine beaches. Few tourists or yachts visit, which makes for a warm reception for those who choose to stop. Fortunately, we arrived in time for Bastille Day. Piroque races, athletic events, dancing and fireworks were part of their celebration. The traditional piroque sailing canoes are picturesque under sail with their diamond-shaped colored sails. Eight par¬ ticipated intheraces over the two-day

The Royal Suva Yacht Club.

festivities. Noteworthy items on Wallis: ✓ Bring travelers checks. The currency is the Polynesian franc and the bank will not accept foreign currency or “plastic”. Only travelers checks. ✓'Come well provisioned. It is expensive! Everything is here but the prices are unbelievable. Examples: one whole chicken is $20.00; one head cabbage is $11.00; a small pork roast goes for $22.00. A small local open market exits, but you must be there by 6 a.m. Sunday for the best selec¬ tion. On a more positive side, the yummy French bread, croissants, and pastries are available daily. ✓The pass at Honikulu and lagoon are well-marked. We entered in 30-knot southeasterlies. It was roily but navigable. page 194

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Anchor in Gahi and hitchhike into Mata Utu for quick check-in with the gendarmes and Customs. The anchorage in Mata Utu is open to the trades with a long fetch. It is very uncomfortable. It is a nice gesture to invite the lower chief of Gahi village out for morning coffee or juice, since you are a guest in his village and using his facilities. His name is Mikaele and he lives in a fale on the beach. We presented a picture of ourselves and a T-shirt, which was well-received by Mikaele. Wallisian and French are the languages spoken, but most people seem to have a few words of English. Even with our poor French, we were able to get along fine. Jan has acquired a new skill: making hand-dyed T-shirts and Pareo’s. All the high-quality French fabric paints are here. Visas are issued for three months with one extension of three months available. No bond is required. Our plans are to stop at

Futuna Island then on to Fiji for the remainder of the season. — brian, jan and brian jr. 7/17/87 Elan — Islander 37 Dick Connors and Mary Fran Reed Sakai, Japan (San Francisco) We were recently sent an excerpt from Latitude 38, Changes, which stated you didn’t know anyone cruising Japan. Now you know at least one, the yacht Elan. We arrived in Japanese waters last April, check¬ ing in at Chichijima, a small, beautiful Japanese island north of Guam and south of Tokyo by about 570 NM. We sailed through calms and gales to Yokohama where we stayed for a month and a half touring the Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura area. The question in Changes was “The Yen”. The answer is the yen is doing great, but the dollar not too well. Examples of the dollar /

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value: small cup of coffee, no refill, in a restaurant is $2.00 to $2.50. Beer in a restaurant is $2.00 to $3.00 per glass. Kobe beef can run as high as $45.00 per pound. We occasionally buy hamburger and feel we are really splurging. On the other hand, fresh vegetables are reasonable and very good. So are eggs, chicken and pork. Ten cans of beer from the liquor store run about $15.00. We eat out often for our main meal at lunch time and can get a variety of very good Japanese food at one of the many small restaurants. In the cities of Japan there are hundreds of small restaurants, the only prob¬ lem being which one to choose. You must also be willing to eat some things you can’t identify. At lunch and dinner most restaurants will have a set menu of some kind called a Seto which is a complete meal for a reasonable price, about $7.00 average. The Japanese people we have met have been super friendly and helpful. If you look like your are having a problem people will come up and ask if they can help — even if these are the only English words they know. The language is somewhat of a problem and most signs, menus, etc. are in Japanese characters. Pleasure boat sailing is just coming into its own, although most Japanese don’t have the time. Sailing in Japan is not the greatest; most of our passages have either been motor sailing in very little or gale force wind. The big ship traffic along the coast of Japan is almost unbelievable. Our trip from Yokohama to Kobe was made mostly in day sails since we didn’t want to fight the ship¬ ping traffic at night. The one overnight trip we made was in a storm with visibility less than a quarter mile. A night to remember dodging the coastal traffic. Many near-misses that night were measured in yards. During the day there are hundreds of fishing boats with nets, long lines, etc. to dodge. Marinas cire crowded and can be quite ex¬ pensive. In Osaka we stopped at one marina that wanted $90.00 per night. We didn’t stay there. There are many small marinas that can be quite reasonable, but are sometimes hard to find. We had met many Japanese sailors in Guam who were very helpful in locating places to stay in Japan at reasonable prices. We are trying to see all the temples, shrines, festivals and gardens in Japan, which is an impossible but very enjoyable task. We have also climbed Mt. Fuji along

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with the hundreds of Japanese. The temples, shrines, festivals andxgardens we have seen thus far are awe-inspiring. Public transportation is very good with many trains, subways, busses. We also use lots of shoe leather. Transportation is a little expensive compared to the U.S. In spite of the yen/dollar exchange rate, we are really enjoying our stay in Japan and the Japanese people. We have not seen any other American cruising yachts and believe we are probably the only American cruising yacht in Japan at this time. We will stay in Japan through typhoon season and leave for Hong Kong about next January or February. — dick and mary fran 8/8/87 Readers — It’s amazing how fate works. Dick Conners has been out cruising now for five years, yet his cruising dream was almost cut short at the very beginning. Elan was one of the many boats buffeted by the surprise storm that hit Cabo San Lucas in December of 1982. Dick’s boat would have likely gone ashore with 27 others had his anchor not snagged on a tree trunk. How different his life probably would have been. Mexicans Should Be Congratulated On Santa Rosalia Facilities Chester A. Parks (Tuscon, Arizona) Completing my plans for retirement, I now

Santa Rosalia, with its new facilities, will be a more frequent stop for Sea of Cortez cruisers.

have a house on downtown Guaymas Bay and a Columbia Mark II in the Bay. Cruising consists of going to Baja’s Con¬

cepcion Bay, Punta Ines, Santa Rosalia, etc. It’s a reach to Santa Rosalia, a run to Punta Ines and Concepcion Bay, with a reach back to Guaymas. At least it usually is. What a pleasant surprise it was in June upon entering the harbor at Santa Rosalia to find new recreational docks with planned electricity and water (which should be done by now). Showers and a restaurant were be¬ ing built on the beach. There is an attendant on hand, approved by the Port Director, to help with security and the obtaining of supplies. The Mexicans should be congratulated on this facility for boaters — as well as the new four-lane highway from Nogales border to Guaymas, with its projected completion by the end of the year. It seems the Mexicans are saying “Bienvenidos, amigos; come enjoy our country.” I do! — Chester a. parks 8/3/87 Bow Wow Wow in Mexico Tricolor — N/A \ Margot Brown (Alameda) We left San Diego for Mexico in November 1984 and returned to San Diego in June 1985. I have no reason to believe that regulations regarding dogs have changed since then. During our seven months in Mexican waters, our miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Money, went ashore twice. Once at Cabo when we took him to a picnic on the beach (problematical . . . not everyone likes dogs and no shade); the other time when we rented a car to visit Guadelajara. He was welcome at the hotel in Guadelajara, incidentally. Papers: I mentioned taking a dog along at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego. The dog’s permit was made out immediately; the charge was the same as for the boat. No one ever asked for his papers. However, you will not get your dog back into the States without a permit from the Dept, of Agriculture (obtained from the veterinarian when the shots were ad¬ ministered) . It is my understanding that this permit is also necessary for cats. People have had to turn back to Ensenada to obtain a permit (actually a health cer¬ tificate/certificate of inoculation) in order to clear Customs in San Diego. The (very

pleasant) Customs officer would not set foot on Tricolor until he had seen Money’s pro¬ per Dept, of Agriculture’s certificate! I suggest cruisers train their dog to use a spot on the boat which is convenient to wash down (we chose the cockpit). If at all possi¬ ble, carry what dry food (kibble) you plan to feed your pet while in Mexico. Condition the dog ahead of time to eat hard-cooked eggs (instead of meat) as an additional protein. Changes in drinking water (which are unavoidable), may loosen bowels. Treat symptoms as you would humans, with pro¬ per regard for dog’s weight. For example, one dose of Pepto Bismol every hour for eight hours. Some of the above suggestions come from many years’ experience as a professional handler and sometime AKC judge. Our dog is small and short-legged, and got adequate exercise running up and down the cabin sole. I felt very sorry for some of the large dogs I saw aboard some boats. — margot brown 8/7/87 *

Cameo — Panda 38 Don Norby and Rita Greb Vava’u Kingdom of Tonga (San Francisco) page 196

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You can take a dog to Mexico without papers, but don't try Ito bring the barker back to the Customs dock in San Diego.

Before we left Fiji the weather cleared up and we spent some marvelous days at the Great Astrolab Reef. Located approximately 35 miles south of Suva, it was like entering a different world. Thirty kilometers long and one kilometer wide, the reef is unbelievably rich in coral and marine life. Because it’s too far for day trips from Suva, it doesn’t get many visitors except for yachts. There are no accommoda¬ tions or services there as in the western island group of Mamanutha near Lautoka. After presenting kava to the headman on the island of Ndravuni, we sailed the short distance to the island of Yaukuve where we anchored in crystal clear water by a lovely lit¬ tle beach. We had chosen this island because some good friends of ours on Sylvia knew the native family that lives there. A "young man, his wife, and their three young children are the sole inhabitants of this island and we grew to be great friends during our short stay there. We were anchored by three other boats — Whalesong from Seattle with Harry and Marge, Windfall from Maryland with Vic and

Joyce, and Kings Ransom from Seattle with Tom and Trudy. Most of the time we had the whole lagoon to ourselves except for a few. native fishing boats. Every day we went out to the eastern or western outer reef in dinghies and snorkled in a coral garden filled with tropical fish and lobster. We also trolled for fish on the way to and fro and every night we’d join together on the beach to barbeque all the fish and lobster we’d caught or speared that day. Vic was the most ex¬ perienced diver of the group; because of his guidance we have never had so much lobster except for our stay in Baja. We found it very difficult to leave, but as the weather was right for sailing to Tonga we had to be on our way. We were fortunate to get the right winds most of the passage and were able to make the trip in four days and a few hours. For the first 200 miles you sail through the Eastern Lau Group of Fiji which requires a constant lookout for reefs. Yet it also provided us with the excitement of see¬ ing new islands on the horizon. Don caught a 25-lb tuna the first day out which made for fine eating for most of the passage as well as jerky which we’re still eating. Our arrival in Tonga coincided with the end of the birthday celebration for the king, /

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who had come up from Tongatapu for the event. All the yachts that were there had been unable to get cruising permits to the outer islands during this period, so we were glad we had stayed in Fiji until then. We did see the festivities on the last day of the celebration which included an exciting canoe race between the visiting Samoans and Tongans which the Tongans won. We are now enjoying cruising among the outer islands where we’ll remain till the beginning of August when we’ll leave for American and Western Samoa. We’re sur¬ prised to find a number of boats going our way which include Shadowfox, Acheta from Seattle, Aetheria and Misty III from Southern California, and Kitaro and Jolina who are already in American Samoa. After paying a record $6.36 for a Latitude sent to New Zealand, I think 1 have set a new record for Latitude postage. I had Anne from Lionwing send me the May, June, and July editions and it came to $16.29. After I picked them up at Robyn Coleman’s Gift Shop — where I get my mail — I had people at every outside table reading them which makes it all worthwhile since they give such enjoyment to all our friends. Peter Sutter had already given me his June edition and he took a quick look at the July edition to see what he was going to be getting soon himself. 1 haven’t had time to fully read all the edi¬ tions but some thoughts did come to mind regarding all the pro and con letters on modern conveniences on boats. While in Opua we watched our mooring neighbor, Susan Hiscock, sail off singlehanded on Wanderer V. One reason she seemed to manage so beautifully, was her roller-furling headsail. Even before reading the letters we’ve had a number of discussions recently with our friends on what they’d like to change or add to their boats; having roller furling is high on the list. If money Is no problem, having an electric windlass is another item greatly desired after anchoring and reanchoring in deep water. Pulling up heavy chain over and over does cut down the number of times you want to move your boat. We don’t have either roller furling or an electric windlass at this time. What did amaze me most was the thought expressed that a VHF only substituted for “prudent seamanship”. Clearly that person has never entered a foreign port where you anchor out and call into the harbormaster via your radio announcing your arrival; or has

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helped another yacht with medical knowledge or conditions tdo new to be shown on any nautical chart. We had never realized just how important it was to get weather information until we reached New Zealand where numerous services give the weather daily on VHF. Knowing what the weather is going to be there is all important before setting out for a sail of any duration. We have only a ham receiver at this time even though we both got our novice licenses while in Opua and could broadcast. But the receiver is something we wouldn’t want to be without. Finally, we have yet to meet anyone who wanted a smaller boat and most of our friends presently have 35-45-foot boats. — rita greb Insatiable — Standfast 36 Jim Cate and Ann Taunton Bora Bora, French Polynesia (San Francisco Bay) I think that I promised you another Changes letter from the Marquesas. I must have lied, because here we are in Bora Bora and I’m only now writing. We made the passage from Cabo to Hiva Oa in April/May, taking a few hours over 21 days. It was a fairly pleasant voyage, with about 30 hours motoring through flat calms in the ITCZ. Engineless cruising enthusiasts be damned — baking under an equatorial sun with no wind for indeterminate times wasn’t fun for the ancient mariner, and it ain’t fun for anybody today. We were glad to get through the doldrums and get on with our cruise, even if it meant burning up a few gallons of diesel. The only event of note was the top pintle of our homemade auxiliary rudder vane system fatigued and sheared off. The restraining ropes saved the rudder for recovery, and the 6V2-ft tall blade occupied one side of the cockpit the rest of the way to Hiva Oa. Fortunately, we had an Autohelm 3000 as back up, so hand steering wasn’t required. We arrived at Atuona, Hiva Oa, to be greeted by much of the “class of ’87” from La Paz. Doug and Chris on Pelican, a Westsail 32 from Bodega Bay, brought us a chunck of ice, and we chilled down our first cold ones in 20 days. Thanks guys!> We spent far too long in Atuona — where anchoring is like being caught in a giant Maytag during the heavy cycle — dealing with the bond. We were prepared, having

brought sufficient U.S. traveller’s checks to pay up, but the tiny, one-person banque in Atuona was totally inundated by the 20 or so inbound yachts. Thus we had to wait three hours in line to get an appointment to post the bond — over a week later! Not to be complaining — they’re just not set up to deal with that many yachts, sorqe of which wanted to make complicated money transfers from exotic places, etc. We enjoyed the Marquesas a lot. The islands have been described jpy' so many authors I’ll not say much, except to em¬ phasize that they are very lightly populated now but have the artifacts of a glorious past. One can wander through the jungle — and it is an honest, grade A jungle — discovering the ruins of earlier civilizations on every hand. The unique aspect of this is the total lack of organization: no tour guides, no “Keep of the-” signs, no rangers watch¬ ing over your shoulders. All you see are acres of carefully hewn stone work, 100-ft mango trees and other impressive vegeta¬ tion, wild ponies and chickens — and the celebrated no-no’s. These latter pests are the serpent in this Eden. 1 managed to convince mysqlf that I was immune to them for a few lucky days. Then, on a windless beach, I got into a swarm of the blighters. Ann, being somewhat smarter than I, threw herself into the water while I continued to explore. The result? About 300-400 itchy, festering, blistered lumps that took weeks to go away. Not fun! Used up most of a pint of Betadine keeping them from going septic. Inciden¬ tally, “Jungle Juice” repellant, available from REI in Berkeley, does an excellent job of keeping them at bay, whilst “Off” and other wimpy sprays are more like a tasty sauce for these voracious creatures. We left Nuku Hiva for the Tuamotus on an 8-knot reach — which lasted exactly seven minutes. The wind promptly died (the SE trades have been a joke so far — a really serious trade deficit) and we had a frustrating six-day trip to the Dangerous Archipelago. It was made less nice yet by our Autohelm 3000 going on strike. This was aggravating, especially since I’d sent it in for an $80 checkup just prior to leaving the States, and it had well less than 100 hours use since then. After two days of watch-on-watch hand-steering in drifting conditions, I took it

apart (an act much discouraged by Autohelm), cleaned every contact and put it back together (except for the springs and de¬ tent balls for the main switch, which Houdini couldn’t reassemble at sea). Waddya know? It worked again! For a couple of hours, anyhow. Then, dead again. It got so I could get that little sucker apart pretty quick, but it got boring. So after some experimentation (after all, I am supposed to be a scientist), I found that holding the com¬ pass unit upside down and slapping hell out of it would bring it around pretty well. That’s how we got to the atoll of Kauehi. Ah, Kauehi! What can I say to adequately describe this seldom visited jewel, where we were only the 14th boat to call in a year. A typical atoll anchorage, water with 200 foot visibility, fantastic diving, and the people — all 70 or so of them — warm, friendly, generous, interested in us as individuals, not as a potential buck or two. They welcomed us into their homes and their lives, and we’ll

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slept the day away. It was so nice we stayed the next, too. Finally made it to Bora Bora the next day. We’ve been moored at the Oa Oa Hotel for a few days now, awaiting the return of the bond money. The Oa Oa is just as we’ve heard — wonderfully friendly to cruisers. Good moorings, showers, a workshop, a lawn to spread sails on, dinghy dock — all gratis, and without a feeling of obligation. Greg and Elaine, the owners, are true friends to yachties, and a helluva nice couple to boot. Highly recommended, by water or by air. As soon as we get our bond money back, we’ll be headed north to Hawaii and home — tears in our eyes, kicking and dragging our heels. If all goes well, should be in the Bay by October 15. Our plan is to fatten up the kitty for a year or less, then split for a long cruise — no foolish schedules next time. During that time, I’d be interested in doing a piece for Latitude on the order of Things My Mommy Never Told Me About Cruising. Interested? P.S. Sorry not to have talked with you at Sea of Cortez Race Week — just never seemed to make contact. Of course, we only stayed a couple of days — the pace was too much for us so we went up to Isla San Francisco and San Jose and ate clams. — jim & ann 6/25/87

never forget them. A Sunday morning spent in their Catholic church was a highlight — and I’ve not been in a church for untold years. The service was in Puamotun, but the singing, it brought chills to my spine. Simply breathtaking. Not a trained choir, just the congregation, sing¬ ing hymns. Wonderful voices, instinctive, multi-part harmonies, good acoustics . . . wow! We will return, someday soon. From the splendid isolation of Kauehi, we made the two-day hop to Papeete, and had a massive dose of culture shock. This very busy city was just swinging into their month¬ long fete — celebrations vaguely associated with Bastille Day. What a blast! Tied Medstyle — an adventure in itself, with a 15 knot cross wind — to the quay in front of the famous “green-roofed church”. We spent more time here than intended too, while Ann tried to deal with a nagging medical problem. Guests arrived from the Bay Area — bearing many goodies, includ¬ page 199

’Jungle Juice’ proved effective against 'no-see-ums' for Jim and Ann on ’Insatiable’.

ing a new autopilot, the stainless rod I needed to fix the vane, and the last two Latitudes! — and we sailed to Moorea to escape the city madness. Moorea is a truly beautiful island, with classic tropical anchorages such as Robinson’s Cove in Oponohu bay. So many cruisers have tied stern lines to the shoreline palms that there are grooves worn in their trunks. We enjoyed Cook’s Bay and various reef anchorages, with the usual clear water, nice coral, and a much slower life-style. We dropped our guests back in Tahiti, checked out, and left for Bora Bora. Light NW winds greeted us (SE trades? ho, ho, ho) so we ducked back into Moorea. Next day, 25 knot westerly, so off we went. After 24 hours of beating, we were off the south end of Raaitea. It looked good, so in we went, anchoring behind a little motu and

Jim & Ann — We’re very interested! In regard to Sea of Cortez Race Week, let’s not have any guilt. It’s there for folks to enjoy as much or as little as they want. Stay for a day, stay for a week, don’t come at all — whatever is right. Sundance — Nor’Sea 27 Jim & Vickie Sherman Hawaii and Back (Paso Robles, CA) It’s taken me a year and ten days to finally be able to write this letter. I’ve found it takes about that long to get back to ‘normal’. It was the Fourth of July two years ago that my husband Jim and I set out on a long dreamed of cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. Jim had lived in Honolulu for nearly seven years at La Mariana about his Tartan 34, Compadre. When his employment brought him to inland California, it was necessary for him to sell his beloved sloop. For three years he lived the landlubber life and dreamed of sailing back to paradise. As with many people, a divorce disrupted his life and he knew he needed a change.

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That’s where I came in. I long had a dream of travel and adventure. S® Jim and I became great friends, then lovers. We were married aboard Tiger’s Foily II in our homeport of Morro Bay by Capt. Ted Leage. Our honeymoon was a leisurely trip to Hawaii aboard our Nor’Sea 27, Sundance. We started at Santa Cruz Island’s Pelican Bay, passed by Anacapa and Santa Barbara islands, then continued on to Catalina. We entered the harbor at Avalon at 3 p.m. on a Sunday and saw just about every type of craft in the world; steam ships, paddle wheelers, pedal boats, surfboards, jet ski’s, multihulls, inflatables, fishing boats, float planes, a canoe and houseboats. About the only craft we didn’t see was a submarine. What we didn’t see many of were heavilyladen cruising boats. It took us 90 minutes to get the harbor¬ master’s attention, but he eventually pulled alongside to collect $36 for three night’s mooring. Here we took on some water, fuel, and other supplies before heading off in the direction of Kauai. Before leaving we decided we’d only use the engine for charging batteries and power-

The anchorage at Kaunakakai, Molokai.

ing in emergencies. But after spending three days becalmed off San Clemente Island with nothing to do but watch the Navy play, we

decided not to be so rigid. So we powered about 24 hours until a light breeze filled in and buoyed our spirits. Once the wind arrived, it never left us for the duration of the passage. About halfway across we changed our destination to Hilo on the Big Island. Our 16-day crossing was nev,er boring, sometimes challenging but basically very good. With following seas, three or four rain showers a day, plenty of good food and a seaworthy vessel, what more could we ask for? x We found the Big Island to be so varied and the residents so friendly that we stayed nearly a year. We sailed the entire island, an¬ chored at every spot possible and generally had the time of our life. While there Jim got a job at a sugar mill grinding cane. During our stay, we saw many volcanic eruptions, hiked most of the trails, weathered a hurricane and several gales, a tsunami and even a bit of vandalism by some teenagers. We loved the Big Island. After a year we began our voyage — albeit slowly — back to Morro Bay. We had a har¬ rowing sail across the Alenuihaha — it’s not funny — Channel to Hana, Maui for a visit to the market with everything, the Hasegawa General Store. We sailed back down the Alenuihaha hoho heehee for Lahaina, stop¬ ping at Molokini for some great diving. For¬ tunately sea conditions are much mellower near Molokini and Kahoolawe. Unlike some folks, we actually had a very nice time at Lahaina. The water was clear, the holding ground good, and stores were within easy walking distance of the dinghy dock. The view is nice too, as it’s easy to see nearby Lanai and Molokai. At Honolua Bay, we anchored near coral under a backdrop of prickly pear cactus, century plants and palm trees. It was a great place for some peaceful rest. After crossing the Pailolo Channel we stopped at Kaumakakai, Molokai where there are solar heated showers putting out all the hot water you can stand! They call Molokai “The Friendly Island” — with justification, we discovered. We recommend the meals at the Mid Nite Inn and a visit to the Pau Hana Inn. Lono, near the southwestern tip of Molokai was our next anchorage. It’s an abandoned rock quarry with machinery scat¬

tered on shore as though they were toy trucks abandoned by children who had grown tired of them. The water wasn’t clear at Lono, but it was warm and calm, and the holding ground was excellent. We tied Medstyle to the shore. After crossing the Molokai Channel, we tied up at the Ala Wai for three days. In¬ cluding electricity and water, the bill came to just $5! Then we sailed down to Keehi and visited Jim’s old berth at La Mariana. There was nobody left from when he’d been there before, proving, we suppose, that you really can’t go home again! From there was sailed to Nawiliwili on Kauai. The channel was in its full fury, however, and it took 24 not-very-amusing hours to make that crossing. As is common, we’d planned to use Hanalei Bay as our jumping off point for the mainland, but winter conditions were still prevalent even though it was already June. The boats were page 200

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— jim & vickie 7/13/87 Jim & Vickie — Thanks for the nice report. But tell us, please, where in the world did you find good holding ground at Lahaina? You’re the first we’ve ever heard say anything like that about the roadstead.

bobbing around like demented corks. Two 60-footers had capsized at their moorings and one was lost and unaccounted for. Thus we sailed from Nawiliwili, around the western side of the island and Barking Sands, before running smack into nightmare seas. What a way to start the trip home. We had four days of severe beating before it lightened up a bit. On the rest of the way home we were becalmed three separate times for up to three days. Between calms it was beating to weather among confused seas. The high pressure system that dictates the weather moved along with us toward Vancouver, B.C. Essentially everything hap¬ pened just the opposite of what the Pilot predicted. Thirty days after our Kauai departure, we sailed out of the fog and saw the Piedras Blancas Light, Hearst Castle and cars driving down Highway 1. It was like being born again. We spent the night at San Simeon, page 201

Relaxing at anchor just outside of Lahaina, Maui. Lonely Lanai looms in the background.

aired out our clean clothes, washed ourselves, and the next day sailed into Morro Bay looking as fresh as the day we’d left. My tid-bits of advice for cruisers? »^Never be in a hurry. </"If you have an unpleasant crossing, give yourself about a year to ‘heal’ before you give up on cruising. tsli you’ve not cruised before, keep it simple! ^There’s no substitute for experience; only you can find out what it’s like “out there”. Sailing reminds me of marriage. There are times that are so bad you wonder if you hadn’t been insane to put yourself into them. Then there are times when it’s so good you can’t believe you ever lived any other way. It’s for the latter times that we stay together.

Southbound — N/A Stephen Brown Rhodes, Greece (Santa Cruz) Thanks for supplying this year’s back issues to a friend who railroaded them here to Greece. I hadn’t seen an issue since I was in Fiji last year. Being a Santa Cruzan, I was jazzed by your coverage of Bill Lee. He’s clearly a genius — and a modest fellow to boot. A rare combination, indeed. I also share your sentiments about ham radio 100 percent. Before leaving Santa Cruz three years ago, I opted to install a ham before a SatNav. I don’t regret the choice, although I later had a SatNav sent to me in Samoa. 1 guess I was getting lazy in my old age. Anyhow, one soon tires of listening to legit ham freaks compare notes on the price of wheat in Des Moines, how their hemorroids are faring in Lexington, the relative virtues of an inverted ‘v’ antenna versus a quarter wave dipole ad nauseum. Cruising sailors constitute the most legitimate use for long distance communica¬ tion viz. the allocated ham radio bands. Several times I’ve had land based ham freaks refuse to phone patch vital messages to the United States for cruising friends because I didn’t look “OK” in the international call book. Meanwhile they clog the airwaves with the price of tea in China and Aunt Gertrudes rheumatism. Maybe those CW fanatics should be confined to just that . . . code. That way we quasi-normal folks wouldn’t have to listen to them. There are indeed, some non-sailing hams who devote valuable and faithful hours on a routine basis providing net control and weather info to ships at sea — and otherwise — during the net broadcasts. One cannot deny their selfless service. Those people recognize we have our asses on the line out here, and any microbit of weather, an¬ chorage, port clearance or other info can be survival to us. I also want to commend Howard Wright at the Santa Cruz West Marine store for some

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dynamite service on my SatNav. The unit started misbehaving enroute from Thailand to the Med. Yet I wouldn’t send it away as long as it continued to provide fixes up the Red Sea. Once safely tucked away in Cyprus, Howard got the warranty retroactivated and the unit back to 100 percent performance. No complaints, dinghies to varnish to SatNavs to fenders, they’re OK in my book. — Stephen brown 7/13/87 »

Cruise Notes: Rich and Tamara Tate spent much of July on their trimaran, Oceaneer, at Herald Island some 12 miles northwest of Auckland, New Zealand. The San Francisco-based sailors report they’ll be leaving Kiwiland after the southern hemisphere winter ends but before the cyclone season starts up; about November.

The man in the 'old fart' cap, Peter Sutter, served as Race Chairman for the event that honored the Tongan King’s birthday.

Many cruisers know New Zealand as one of the countries with the most strict, regula¬ tions regarding pets. Free of the diseases car¬ ried by many cats and dogs, they have been zealous about keeping them out of the coun¬ try. That is until the Svensson family from

Belgium arrived at Westhaven Marina with their cat, Samba. As per the country’s policy, the Svensson’s were told that if they wished to remain in New Zealand, their cat would either have to be shipped out of the country or destroyed. The Svensson’s balked, saying they shouldn’t have to face the dilemma of having to set sail in hurricane season or have the family pet destroyed. Remarkably, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries backed off a bit. They decided that Samba could stay if the Sv£nsson$ paid the costs for a weekly inspection by a quarantine officer. Since New Zealand tries to operate on a system of fees that are in line with their costs, the quarantine inspections were expected to run about $50 a week. For the budget-minded Svenssons, the solution was a painful one, but the only one they’d entertain. They’d pay for the inspec¬ tions, although they considered the amount of the fee to be “mean”. Then like the cavalry to the rescue, the Society for the Prevention of Animals in Aucklandv an¬ nounced that they would pick up the tab for the tabby. Mike Starbuck tells friends he thinks he sees the light at the end of the tunnel. For those who’ve forgotten, the former Marina del Rey sailor was busted on his Playa Blanca, Panama beach property back on February 6 for having three marijuana cigarettes. Panama isn’t the United States, so Starbuck’s spent the entire time in prison — and some pretty grim ones at that. But as of mid-August, he was telling friends he’s confi¬ dent he’ll be out of the slammer within the next month or so. Given all the turmoil in Panama, Starbuck had picked the worst time to get arrested. Friends who normally might have been able to apply a little political pressure haven’t been able to get anywhere. While Starbuck thinks he’ll be released soon, he’s also pretty certain that the Panamanian government won’t let him keep his beach property. As a result, he’s attempt¬ ing to turn it over to the Smithsonian Institute to help re-establish the turtles. The once healthy turtle population of the Caribbean Sea has been decimated over the last 200 years. Turtles of all ages were and are slaughtered for food. Turtle eggs? They’re in even greater demand, as the locals think

they’re an aphrodisiac. While living at Playa Blanca, Starbuck used to move the turtle eggs to his property so they wouldn’t be collected and eaten. He’s hoping that the Smithsonian will be able to take over that duty. As for Mike’s Peterson 44, it’s still at the Panama YC and still for sale. The information on Starbuck comes to us from another Peterson 44 owner, Nick Coates of Aspen. Nick and his wife will be returning to Expectation this winter, hav¬ ing left it for the summer 20 miles up the Rio Ducle of Guatamala. For $65 a month Manana Marina provides a stern tie for the boat, airs it out everyday, runs the engine every couple of days, washes it down and in general keeps it nice. Peterson 44’s need a lot of varnish work; fortunately the locals are happy to do it for just $6 a day. We’ll have a further report on this area next issue. The photograph you see on this page is that of Pam and John Faulkner’s Mariah 31, Windchild. After sailing through the South Pacific and up'the coasts of South and Cen¬ tral America, the boat dragged anchor while they slept and went up on a desolate Baja beach. The photo you see shows the attempt

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Spread; ‘Windchild's successful launch 16 days later.

to launch the boat sixteen days later, with the help of countless yachties who’d driven over from La Paz. We’re thrilled to report that the relaunching, while by no means simple, was a success. We’ll have a detailed report from the principals next month. But congratula¬ tions to Pam and John, who we understand are now in La Paz beginning the long restoration. Late in June Lt. Lupeti of the Tongan Defense Services issued a request to all yachts in Neiafu Harbor, Vava’u to re¬ anchor near the wharf on July 4 to celebrate — no, not America’s Independence — but the King’s birthday. It was a real big deal, because it marked the first time that the King had deigned to commemorate his royal birth with a celebration in the Vava’u region. Three days prior to the King’s big day, Peter Sutter of Wild Spirit and Sausalito played Racing Chairman for the King Taufa ‘Ahau Tupou IV Birthday Regatta. Race in¬ structions included the admonition to leave one of the marks, the 62-ft steel ketch, Imagination, “as you find it, blemish free”. page 203

Sutter encouraged yachties to carry as many Tongans as possible as passengers. And why not, we’re talking about some of mankind’s best moveable ballast. Sutter further noted that protests would be heard at the Royal Suva YC at midnight on August 28 — nearly two months and hundreds of miles away from the skirmish. The race was sailed with a reverse start, the slower boats taking their handicap at the beginning by starting early. While our Roving Reporter neglected to record the winners, some 25 boats entered the race, with another 21 anchored in Neiafu Harbor. Boats racing included, Yehudi, Heart of Gold, Notos, Sam, Sea Tub, Gershon, Softwind, Sundowner, Cripple Creek Ferry, In¬ truder, Pulsar, Dreamalong, Jane Rhodes, Kauru, Mithra, Sisu, Wild Spirit, Vovoka Aho, Freedom, Richochet, La Gitana, and a Moorings 37, 43 and 51. Yachts anchored in the harbor included, Chelsea Morning, Gusto, Mary Estelle, Halycon, Tumbleweed, Minka, Windora, Kestral, Phoenix, Safari, DX, Quickstep, Dirigo, Lief, Tranquilla, Shadowfox, Domineer, Kitaro, Whimsical, Imagination, Windsong, and Iron Butterfly.

Beaumaris, Gordon and Nancy McLarty’s boat from Vancouver, B.C. — which was hit by the Mexican naval vessel G-10 while at anchor in La Paz early on March 15 — is now in the Marquesas. They’d like to clear up some misinformation regarding the outcome of that collision. Unlike the report in these pages, the McLarty’s report that no doctor or naval officer visited them the eve¬ ning of the collision. That no legal settlement has been reached in the case, that no com¬ pensation has been received, and that the Mexican navy never approached them or initiated any meeting to settle the matter. Naval officials say a settlement is out of their hands, so a report and statement has been filed with the Ministry of Transport in Mexico City. But no action has been taken. The McClartys feel that the Port Captain didn’t fully inform them of the necessary pro¬ cedures for filing a report or of the pro¬ ceedings that needed to take place. Thus unnecessary delays were incurred filing the report. In any event, the way it now stands, the Navy is blaming the Port Captain for not keeping the channel clear, and the Port Cap¬ tain is blaming the yachties for not moving when asked or not being around to move their boats. Meanwhile, commerical buoys are being placed farther into the channel than where Beaumaris had been anchored when she was hit. Why did the captain of G-10 only sound three blasts versus the internationally recognized standard of five in a danger situa¬ tion? The McLarty’s claim the captain said he wasn’t aware of the five-blast danger signal, and anyhow thought the yachties would have assumed they were just honking to say ‘hello’. As unpleasant as the unresolved situation is, the McLarty’s want to thank La Paz yachties for their invaluable assistance: Mark and Bev on Saturna; Wally and Jo on Mysticiti; •"Bill on Naiad and Don on Seaweed; Kevin and Pat on Critereon; Gene on Providencia; Victor on Escape II; Chris and Doug on Pelican, Bob on Finale; Bob and JoAnne on Watertorture (who had also been hit by G-10 and others. On shore, Mac and Isobel Shroyer were great, as was the machine shop Taller Cam¬ pos, and Adolfo Garcia of the Tourist Office. Headed off cruising this winter? Won’t you drop us a line a tell us who you are, the name and type of your boat and where you’re headed?

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25-FT & UNDER

1982 CATALINA 22. Fixed keel, pulpits, lifelines, jiffy reefing, fwd. hatch, swim lad¬ der, potti, galley, vang, cockpit cushions, 4V2 hp longshaft Johnson, C.G. equip., much more. $6,500. W/inflatable & 2 hp Johnson (both as new): $7,000. (408) 738-0522. COLUMBIA 22 — $2,950. Very nice boat, owned 8 years. Can be seen at Clipper Yacht Basin 2, berth 307, Sausalito. VHF, good sails, motor, stove, boom tent, + + +. (415) 457-3923.

ISLANDER BAHAMA 24. Great starter boat. Sleeps 4. New working jib. 6 hp Johnson. Berkeley berth. $4,700. (415) 525-4078. 19-FT O’DAY JIMMIE RUTH. A lady's sailboat. Very pretty, fast, safe & exciting. Black hull with red trim & graphics by Pintail Graphics. $2,900. Call Sandi or Robert, 332-4710 or come by Pier 3, berth 208, Sausalito Yacht Harbor. CATALINA 22. Immaculate condition, with swing keel, trailer, new Honda 10 hp o.b., 3 sails, new rigging, galley, VHF, Porta-potti, and will include 9-ft dinghy. $5,800. (415) 754-6913 after 6 p.m.

CORONADO 25, 1967. Brisbane berth. 9.9 Evinrude w/electric controls. Steering: tiller & Autohelm 1000. Dacron main & 2 jibs. Navigation lights. Shorepower. Knotmeter, digital depthsounder. VHF-FM R/T. Toilet w/holding tank. Galley. $7,500. (415) 322-6768. MOORE 24 — S9.500 0FFERS. Sails, trailer, motor, everything you need to go sailing. Cruising or racing, this ULDB is the ultimate in performance sailing. Must sell soon, call Roger (415) 387-4590 days or (415) 681-4150 eves.

CHRYSLER BUCCANEER 18 with trailer. Great day sailing boat for a family. Good sails, new standing rigging and roller furling jib. $1,500/OBO. Must sell. Located in Eureka, CA. (707) 923-3820 or (906) 387-4676. 1982 MONTGOMERY 7’11”. Sailboat/ rowboat w/trailer. Special order: Red glass hull & main trim. Like new w/oars, paddle, 2 piece mast, extras. Teak trim, mahog. centerboard & rudder. Sacrifice: $1,100. (408) 243-2786, leave message. 11-FT MIRROR SAILBOAT. World famous design, new-professionally built, loaded with extras and spare parts. Must sell, best offer. 456-8036; 864-4904.

-£jgl READY OUTBOARD SHOP 245 GATE 5 ROAD. SAUSALITO NEW AND USED MOTORS Inflatable Dinghies and Tenders 9 10 5

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THISTLE #3769. Beautiful cherry red GMW, with white stripe & teak trim. All Harkens, Boston sails, Elvstrom bailers, and custom Wesco trailer w/spare. All in excellent condi¬ tion. Price reduced, must sell. $8,000. Sam (916) 362-6714. ERICSON 25, 1974. Excellent condition, Honda 100 o.b., Marine radio, depth gauge, new rigging. Transferred, must sell. Ask $12,700. Berthed Emeryville Marina. (713) 326-1522. V CATALINA 25. 1985 sloop, 2 sails, swing keel, full galley w/stove & sink. Head. 7.5 Honda. Dbl-axle trailer w/15’ extension. Ex¬ cellent condition. Sleeps 4 adults. Great cruiser. $17,500. Res: (415) 689-5519/msg. MacGREGOR 25. Great first boat. Excellent condition. Includes 9.9 hp Johnson, trailer, Pop-top & enclosure, battery charger, epoxy bottom paint, inflatable dinghy, complete sail inventory, autopilot, am/fm cassette, swing keel & more. Willing to trade down to Lido 14 or ???. Free sailing lessons given if needed. $7,500. (408) 274-1555. GLADIATOR 24. S.F. Yacht Harbor berth. Ex¬ cellent condition. New bottom 7/87. New Leading Edge sails plus spinnaker, working, jib, 150 jib, 6 hp Evinrude, compass, knotmeter & other extras. $7,500. (415) 344-3390. MARINE SURVEYOR

CORONADO 23. Trailer, 1985 Evinrude 8 hp. Galley, big cabin, needs TLC. Berkeley berth. $3,000. Eves. (415) 337-0551. MERIT 25. Excellent condition! We’re mov¬ ing and must sell — quick! Other Merits listed at $15,000 to $19,000. This beauty on¬ ly $9,995. This boat is great for family cruis¬ ing or racing. Includes: New Pineapple main, new Pineapple jib, new Honda o.b., 155%, 130%, 110%, and spinnaker with full spin¬ naker gear. Don’t let the price fool you, this boat is clean, like new. Hurry, at this price it won’t last long. Call Steve, 656-2880 or 659-8313. CAL 20. Evinrude o.b. Sausalito berth. Lots of extras. $2,700. (707) 996-5830. 1976 RANGER 23. Bristol condition throughout. Racing rigged w/spinnaker, etc. Barient primary & secondary winches. Full ground tackle, long-shaft Evinrude plus many quality extras. $9,500/OBO. Call (916) 753-2341 evenings. J/24. Race rigged, new Sobstad sails, plus extra sails, o.b., trailer, spare rudder, new spin pole, priced for immediate sale at $9,950. Call 376-5175 or Peter Bennett at 885-3630. Plus Hiller 3-burner propane oven, $195/OBO.

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Enjoy a beautiful day on the Bay on a 32-ft sloop. Sailing lessons, skippered rentals, bareboat rentals & catered cruises. For more info, call (707) 745-4271.

Tri-cabin, high-performance cruiser. Extensive refit '86 & '87, 7 new sails, fully loaded, bristol condition, complete electronics. Own the best Fast Passage. $149,500. Mahina Cruising Yachts, P.O. Box 850, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (206) 378-2393.

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Magneutotm System Exclusively 2. Owner's Presence Not Necessary. 3. Eliminate Deviation. (415) 453-3923 days or eves.

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25-FT & UNDER - CONT'D BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Moore 24 for sale by newly impoverished grad student. Race ready. Berkeley berth. $5,800/OB0. OLSON 25. Race equipped, good condition, 4 hp o.b. Knotmeter. Berkeley berth. For quick sale. (415) 552-9983.

FLYING DUTCHMAN. Fiberglass, trailer, 2 spares, 2 masts, 2 sets sails, spinnaker, ex¬ tras, good condition. $2,000/OBO. Art, eves. 594-0254.

24-FT WYLIE WABBIT. Excellent condition. Mylar jib by Pineapple, custom trailer, many extras. Asking $5,800. Owner will finance with $1,500 down. If fast is fun then we must be having fun! (415) 837-3632 Fred.

NORDIC FOLKBOAT. Built Denmark ’57. Mahog/oak, Seagull o.b. Full cover, good condition. $5,500. Loc Wilmington LA Har¬ bor. (213) 832-1970 Iv. msg. day (213) 252-2449.

classy classifieds BRISTOL 24-FT SLOOP. S.F. Marina berth

CAL 25. Great Sausalito berth. Clean, good

$7,500/offers. (415) 931-4012.

condition. New paint inside, new rub-rail & lifeline. Head, galley, sleeps 4. Many extras. Johnson o.b. $6,900. Call Jim (707) 545-8614; Dick (702) 831-0150.

RANGER 23, 1974. Excellent shape, new 1987 6 hp Evinrude Yachtwin. Datamarine knotmeter & depthmeter. North sails, spin¬ naker & pole. Compass & VHF, stove & Magma. Zodiac inflatable. Complete, in Sausalito. Priced to sell at $9,950. (415) 456-6745 eves, or leave message.

JOLLYROGER. New bottom paint/epoxy/hull paint. Lots of equipment. 7.5 ob, VHF, ds. $6,800/B.0. (415) 883-3659.

(2 sets), 6 hp Johnson, 2 gas tanks, adj. backstay, fully race equipped with many ex¬ tras including heavy duty trailer. $5,750. Boat only $4,750. (415) 796-8389.

24-FT

CATALINA 22,1981. Swing keel with trailer, 3 sails, o.b., Pop-top & lots of extras. Ex¬ cellent condition with new epoxy barrier coat & bottom paint. Berkeley berth. Great buy at $5,500. (415) 820-0314.

MOORE 24. Hull #68. Fully equipped w/trailer. Call 435-1213.

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25-FT FOLKBOAT. Mint condition. Beautiful 'pocket yacht’ and great Bay boat. Mahog. over oak. 1985 BMW dsl. Full cover. Sausalito slip. 2 recent appraisals at $15K. Appraiser, "Best maintained Folkboat on the Bay." $12K/B.O. Chuck 38.1-1761. Would consider 1/2 interest.

FOR SALE: 19’2” O’DAY MARINER. Fixed keel, great Bay sailer. Comfortable cabin with Porta-potti. Excellent condition, recent pro¬ fessional hull paint. 6 hp Evinrude. Sausalito berth. $2,800. (415) 381-2115.

PEARSON 22’6” SAILBOAT. 10 hp engine

TANZER 22. Like new, galley, sink, icebox, 4

(1984). 4 sails (110, 130, drifter, main). Large teak-trimmed cockpit, cabin, head, 2 inside bunks, full keel. Recently hauled & bottom paint. Oyster Point berth. Super Bay/Delta sailer. $4,500/offer. (408) 226-1267 or (408) 427-3785.

adult berths, Porta-potti, large cockpit, red hull, white deck, full keel, IOR 18.4, MORC 17, Caulkins trailer, Honda 5 hp o.b. All for $5,950. Work (916) 322-6579 or (916) 753-7552 eves.

WOOD FOLKBOAT. Set-up for singlehanding. Extended cabin sleeps 3. Gimballed stove. Very seakindly & forgiving. Pure joy to sail. 2 boat owner must sell. $5,000 or ? (Be creative). Eves. (415) 237-8790 or write P.O. Box 184, Garberville, CA 95440.

FOR SALE: FINN U.S. 1067. Vanguard MK3, North T3+B, cover, dual compasses, trailer. New condition, sailed 15 times, stored inside. Ready to race. Complete, no extras to buy. $4,0OO/OBO. Serious offers only. Contact Richard at (707) 539-1089. RANGER 23. Great condition. Ready for rac¬ ing or cruising. New sails (main, mylar jib, spinnaker), knotmeter & depthsounder. Hon¬ da 7.5 o.b. $11,950/offer. Call Bill at (415) 354-1626 days or (415) 364-7221 eves.

bottomed-centerboarder. Leading Edge sails. Everything one year old. No motor, 2 sweeps. Easy to singlehand. Must sell, moving. $4,000/OBO. (408) 262-8092.

FOR SALE: 24-FT SAILBOAT. Gladiator, good condition, full keel, Bill Lapworth design, blue & white hull, 2 suits of sails, plus many ex¬ tras, Asking $5,500/OBO. Call (408) 996-1386 after 5 p.m. BEAUTIFUL 22-FT SAILBOAT. Cape Dory Typhoon Senior, white with teak trim, 4 ber¬ ths, 2 years old, great Bay boat, suitable for beginners. Asking $13,900. (415) 222-0871. FREEDOM 25. New 1984. The Freedom is an easy to sail uniquely designed yacht. Cat rig¬ ged but with jib & spinnaker. Quality-built. Spacious. Sleeps 4. Marine head. Elec¬ tronics. Full galley. 10 hp Honda. $19,750. (415) 331-2393.

CATALINA 1987 22’. Trailer, swing keel, bot¬ tom paint, 5 hp Honda, Pop-top enclosure, speed log, new mylar 150, dacron 150,110 jib, whisker pole, boom vang, 2-tone deck, boarding ladder. Excellent condition. Chico (916) 891-0491, John. $11,900. 17-FT SWAMPSCOTT DORY. Beautiful wood boat 3 years old for rowing or sailing. In¬ cludes oars, sails, custom cover, trailer. $1,600/OBO. Call Jeff, 654-1554.

MONTGOMERY 17. Well-equipped, includes trailer & o.b. 5 headsails, spinnaker pole, compass & more. $7,000. (916) 481-3199. SANTANA 22. One of the best around. All the right stuff. $6,200. (415) 388-6531.

24-FT WOODEN SLOOP FOR SALE. Danish built double-ender. Good Bay boat. Decent sails, no engine, upwind Berkeley berth. Ask¬ ing $3,500. David, 7-9 p.m., (415) 848-2518.

O’DAY 23,1979. Good condition, main, jib, 7.5 Honda '85, tandem axle surge brake E-Z Loader trailer. Sausalito slip (42 mo.), Portapotti, original owner. Fresh water until 7/85. Bottom paint. Down from $12,000. $8,500/OBO. (415) 883-2588. COLUMBIA 22. Sleeps 4, new main, storm, working jibs, 150 genoa, compass, VHF radio, knotmeter, marine head, pulpit, lifelines, stainless sink, large watertank capacity, Honda o.b., inflatable raft, Sausalito berth. Excellent singlehanded sailing. $3,800. (707) 538-7909. I

’87 CATALINA 22. Like new condition. Loaded with options. Epoxy bottom, deluxe interior, swim ladder, o.b. bracket, carpet, curtains. Will deliver CA, NV. $9,000. (916) 891-8736.

SANTANA 22 — 1969. Great boat with all lines led aft, recent spars, sails & all standing rig. S.S. chainplates & keelbolts. Porta-potti, no engine, race rigged. Nice buy at $4,300 or cash plus Ham gear or SatNav. (415) 467-2235.

WOOD VARNISHED OR OILED Detailing. Hulls and Decks Compounded and Waxed. (Remember me at Haulout Time) Washdowns. Upkeep programs tailored to your needs. (1 cover the entire Bay Area.) AUDRE BEAUCHAMP (408) 736-1637

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SANTANA 22. Excellent condition. Trailer in¬ cluded. 5Vz hp Johnson o.b. $4,500. (408) 241-5293. RANGER (MULL) 22. 2 mains, 5 jibs, spin¬ naker. Pulpits & lifelines. 6 hp Johnson o.b. Battery. VHF, ds. Never raced. Many extras! Loaded! Richmond berth. $8,000. (415) 663-1500 eves. 16V2-FT PARKER 505. Very fast trapeze boat, mahogany foredeck. Spinnaker, 2 sets of sails, covers, trailer. $2,500. Aaron, 461-6469.

CATALINA 22 AND BALLENA BAY. Shocked by Boat Show prices? Buy the premier cruiser for the beginning sailor including a berth at the cleanest and most secure marina on the Bay for only $5,250. She's a solid Bay sailer with a fixed keel, Pineapple sails, Evinrude 7.5 hp o.b. & a Porta-potti. Call Joe at (408) 739-1522 or (408) 289-2207.

GET YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSEI Ocean Operator or Motorboat Operator (6-Pak) Day classes • Night classes • Home Study Kits CRAWFORD NAUTICAL SCHOOL, Embarcadero at Mission, Sar Francisco P.O. Box 3656, Rincon Annex, S.F. 94119 or phone (415) 788-4595

BURMA TEAK LUMBER

MARITIME ATTORNEY

Grade: F.E.Q., Kiln dried. 1” 8”x8' aver: $5.50 B.F. — 1" 8”x10' aver: $5.85 B.F. (415) 436-5702 4701 San Leandro St., Oakland, California 94601

Resolving Warranty, purchase/sale charter, construction, repair, collision, injury and lien problens for over 21 years. Practical experience counts; Over 37 years of Bay/ocean racing and cruising! William E. Vaughan, Esq., 17 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland. (415) 532-1786.

WOODWORKING

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL ISLANDS Explore the exciting Channel Islands National Park. 1 have a fast and capable Santana 37 especially equipped for this exceptional cruising area. Fully provisioned. Capt. Peter Crane, 1817 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 569-0403. page 205

Main & jib. Clean. $1,150 or best offer. Call (415) 359-3639 aft. 6 p.m. Lv. message.

FOR SALE: CATALINA 25. Built 1982, ex¬

21-FT TRADITIONALLY RIGGED SLOOP. Flat

trailer, o.b., 3 jibs, 2 mains, 2 spinnakers, knotmeter, compass. Great for Friday Night races or trail to lakes. Easy & stable to sail, yet fastest 20-footer afloat. $7,000. 865-7439 after 7 p.m.

FOR SALE: LIDO 14 SAILBOAT & TRAILER.

21-FT ENGLISH SLOOP. Twin-keeled, new sails, spinnaker & extras, sleeps 4. Great Bay boat, trailerable to Baja, etc. Berkeley berth. Estate sale. Sacrifice. $2,750. (707) 575-1236.

cellent condition. Honda o.b. 150% genoa, 100% jib, alcohol stove, Greco head, VHF. Last hauled out May 1987. For more info call Michelle 828-1815 eves; 460-7464 days. Asking $16,500.

HOLDER 20, 1983. Excellent condition,

BEAR BOAT 22-FT #45 Orsa Bella. Classic wooden sloop completely rebuilt in 1981 & maintained in outstanding condition, recently outfitted for racing & cruising. 1986 Perpetual Champion. Full cover, 7V? hp Evinrude, Barients, etc. Sausalito berth. $7,000/8.0. 397-1700 or 435-4110.

CAL 20. Excellent condition. New North sails

CAPE DORY TYPHOON SENIOR. A tradi¬ tional Carl Alberg designed, full-keel, frac¬ tional rig sloop. LOA 22’5”; displ. 3,300 lbs. Bought new in '86, lightly used, replacement cost $20,000. Asking $16,000. (415) 383-6601.

15-FT GLEN-L. Glass over ply. 6' beam, sw¬ ing up centerboard & rudder. Main & jib, 4 PFD’s, trailer. All in good condition and ready to sail. Moving and must sell. Asking $850. Phone (415) 656-4591 eves.

1S-FT ALDEN OCEAN SHELL w/Oarmaster sliding seat, bailer, bulkheads w/access ports, and oars. Great for beginner or ad¬ vanced. $875/0B0. Scott (415) 366-2255 eves.

Interior Spars •

12' Dinghies $1,695 Schoonmakers

Sausalito

Steve Jones (415)332-2500

25-FT & UNDER - CONT'D

dossy classifieds

RHODES 19 FOR SALE. Excellent condition, new main & jib, spinnaker, recently repainted bottom. $2,400/B.0. 4 hp o.b. Maintained & improved by owners. Call eves. Charley 550-7298 or Deborah 285-7884.

1978 RANGER 22. Great boat! She is stable, forgiving, beautifully designed & fast. 900-lb. fixed keel. Sleeps 4, includes life jackets, an¬ chor, o.b. motor, 4 bags of sails, E-Z Load trailer & more. Excellent condition. Excellent buy. Call (916) 933-2456/961-4179. $6,750. FOR SALE OR TRADE. 23-ft Ericson. Great boat in great shape. New bottom July '87. New rigging July ’86. 6 hp Johnson, 3 headsails, huge cockpit, Berkeley berth. $5,500/ or best offer. Scott, (415) 485-1613. HOLDER 12-FT SAILBOAT W/TRAILER. Ex¬ cellent condition. Used only twice. Made by Hobie Cat. Excellent for children or adults. Call Pam (415) 647-1414. $1,200/8.0. CAL 20. Great Bay boat. 3 jibs, 5.5 hp o.b., head, fully built out cabin sleeps 4. Rigged to singlehand. Many extras, must see. With Sausalito berth. $3,900. Andy, wk: (415) 954-9280; hm: 931-9850.

1982 SPRINTA SPORT. 23' Van de Stadt designed racer/cruiser with galv. trailer. Equipped for ocean racing. Sleeps 4. Class European design. Exceptional construction. $9,000. Ray or Elizabeth (415) 540-7154 off. 465-4490 eves.

CORONADO 25. Needs nothing. This is no derelict, I sail regularly. I’m moving up. '69, hull #1517, black annodized mast, spin¬ naker, oversized mast step & spreaders, VHF, Plath compass, bottom painted 5/87, knotmeter, 6 hp Evinrude. $7,500. (408) 722-6909.

CUSTOM BUILT FOR SINGLEHANDED TRANSPAC. Moore 24 has 10 sails, windvane, outboard motor, trailer with surge brakes, recent survey. Excellent condition. Make offer. Call Don (415) 854-0544.

16-FT NORDICA. E-Z Load trailer, 2 hp Seagull. $2,900. Call before 2 p.m. (415) 795-9374. MOORE 24. A 1981 beauty in excellent con¬ dition. This boat bottom is in original, astounding condition. Lake sailed, dry stored since birth. Trailer, km, ds, 8 bags of sails. Trades considered: Wabbit, Merit 25. Ph: (916) 221-2678.

23-FT MAYA. A great Bay sailer & weekend cruiser. Dbl-planked mahog. on oak in bristol cond. 7 sails, spinnaker, heater, stove, sink, inflatable, anchor, head, etc. Best offer. (415) 673-2245.

CORONADO 25,1968. Almost new standing rigging, boom. Safety lines, complete elec¬ trical, 2 anchors, handling lines, bilge pump, marine head, all safety equipment. 8 hp Johnson o.b. Moored at Gashouse Cove, S.F. $6,000/0B0. Contact Steve Leonoudakis (415) 476-1469.

MERIT 25, 1983. Excellent condition. Full race equipped, km, ds, North sails, comfor¬ table, sleeps 4, trailer, 5 hp o.b., new bottom, hardly used. Good local one-design or PHRF racing. Excellent family cruiser. $16,000/B.O. Call eves. (415) 364-2169; 547-4761.

NORDIC FOLKBOAT #60 25-FT. New deck. Full cover. Well-maintained. Good race record. Excellent condition. $6,800/OBO. (707) 874-3090.

1985

CRUISING

FOLKBOAT

25-FT.

UNIQUE 25-FT POCKET CRUISER. A proper yacht, fast, easy to handle, super comfortable cockpit, dodger, beautiful wood interior, full size double, Tanbark sails, Seagull o.b. Tandem trailer. Perfect for the Bay or the Sea of Cortez. $9,500. (415) 234-3690. CAL 25. ’66. Good condition, 3 jibs, equipped for spinnaker, ds, 7.5 hp Johnson o.b. Almost new, head, sink, water tank, etc. Good per¬ former, good Bay boat, well-equipped. (415) 851-7348 eves. $7,000 or best offer. SANTANA 22, 1971. Jib, ^felines/ pulpit, compass, stainless chain plates, Lewmar winches, Schaffer blocks, Jiffy reefing, an¬ chor, all safety equipment. 7.5 hp Johnson o.b. Moored at Gashouse Cove, S.F. $4,500 or best offer. Contact Steve Leonoudakis (415) 476-1469.

Mahogany/oak, self-bailing, windvane, 3 an¬ chors, RDF, gear. Best value in new seawor¬ thy wooden boat. Folkboats cross oceans. Consider part trade car. Nice San Rafael berth available. $7,200. (707) 857-3868.

SANTANA 22. Job change forces immediate sale. Hull #S65. Very good condition. 5 sails, radio, compass, km & 5 hp motor. Have receipts for work done. Must sell, only asking $3,495 or any reasonable offer. Richmond berth. (408) 438-3299.

26—35-FT

28-FT UNIFLITE. Fiberglass, new Chrysler 340 hp^ engine. Sleeps 6. New carpets, cushions) linear polyurethane paint. 2 radios, fathometers, bilge pumps & anchors. Galley & head. Boat like new. $21,000. (415) 236-4551; 237-4949.

WYLIE WABBIT 24-FT. Fun and fast. Race ready w/Pineapple sails in great condition. Also complete cruising sails. Includes E-Z Loader trailer. Must sell. $5,900/B.0. A great deal! Rich, (415) 653-5895.

SPARKMAN

STEPHENS/LANCER 30.

SANTANA 20 WITH TRAILER. Super shape,

Beautiful 1980 f/g sloop. H/C press, water, microwave, refrigeration, TV, roller furling jib, very clean Yanmar dsl, 2 compasses, other extras. $25,000 or will consider lease w/option to buy. Casey (415) 367-7212.

main & jib, 4 hp o.b., cushions, running lights. Always dry stored. $4,995. (916) 626-6516.

RANGER 26 — $9,500. Trade up to 35’ or exchange for ski boat. 786-2300; 654-0733.

CATALINA 22,1984. Swing keel, working jib, club jib & main. 7.5 hp Honda, fully equipped, new condition, priced at half of new cost. $6,900. (209) 478-4335. KNARR 111 Gjendin. Mint condition, Norwegian built class racer/family heirloom. One of the most photographed/most comple¬ mented boats on Bay. Sobstad racing/North cruising sails. Full cover. Delight to see, thrill to sail. Serious interest only. $12,500 firm. (415) 435-0908. 24-FT WOODEN SLOOP. Great sailing boat. Sleeps 2. Seagull o.b. Ready to sail away. Free mooring. Days (415) 332-5478; eves. (415) 787-2771. $2,000. Trades or offers considered.

24-FT GLADIATOR F/G SLOOP. LT model with 6 hp engine and 4 sails. 4K/0B0. (916) 444-8259.

HAWKFARM PREDATOR IS FOR SALE! Predator is one of S.F. Bay's most successful offshore racers under 30’. Winner MORA I 1985, MORA Long Distance Race, Golden Gate and Metro Midwinters. One of the active 28’ Hawkfarm one-design racing fleet. Ex¬ cellent condition, top-quality construction. Complete instrumentation and offshore equipment. Sails mostly mylar, some mylarkevlar combination built by sailmaker-owner. Many extras. A performance sailor’s yacht. $23,000. Call Dan or Linda Newland, (415) 521-7172. Wylie design.

CATALINA 27. 1978. One owner, traditional interior, Honda 10 hp o.b. 2 sails: 150 & 90. Singlehand & spinnaker rigging, safety & cruising equipment + extras. Asking $12,000. Would consider trade for Runabout/Ski boat or motorhome. (415) 691-7337 days or (415) 634-7647 eves. COLUMBIA 28. Volvo dsl, new rigging, VHF, km, ds, sleeps 6, Monomatic head, stove, shore wiring, full cushions, halyards to cockpit, roomy cabin, clean, extras. Survey at $18,000. Will sell for $16,500 or consider partnership. (707) 745-2645 eves, or weekend. Benicia slip. 1981 NEWPORT 28. Race rigged in top cond. Spin., 110, 130, 150 and main by North. 6 Lewmar winches with all halyards & control lines led from helm. Signet instruments, Universal dsl, cruising amenities & new bot¬ tom paint. Looking for 27K/B.O. (415) 875-4268. CLASSIC BRISTOL 32-FT — $28,950.1967 Beautiful cruiser, well-maintained. F/g, 27 hp dsl, complete sail inventory, teak & mahogany interior, custom woodwork, dodger & lee cloths, 3 anchors (33# Bruce, roller & windlass), km, fm, Ventura. (800) 272-7367; (805) 529-4231.

ALBERG 35.1965. Completely restored, new LP, new chrome, 5 excl. headsails, new North main, Westerbeke 4-107, Barient 27 ST’s, Espar heater, Edson wheel, Autohlem 3000, Icom, Cold Mach., new interior, wind¬ lass, numerous extras. (206) 365-3888; 363-5774 Seattle.

FOR SALE: Sailboat, 32’ Downeast cutter, excellent condition, perfect cruising & liveaboard. Saus. berth, recent survey, new Yan¬ mar dsl, shore power, shore AC, refrig., stereo. Days 476-1625 Tom; eves. (707 996-8208.

THUNDERBIRD 26-FT SLOOP. Aron Oakes

COLUMBIA 9.6.1976 Alan Payne design 32’ sloop. Excellent condition. Spacious teak in¬ terior, 6’1” hdrm, sleeps 6.3 jibs, spinnaker, Volvo dsl, VHF, knotmeter, compass, stove/oven, water press., hot water, shower. $29,500. Call (707) 255-9430.

boat, fully equipped. See at berth 353, S.F. Marina. $3,000. (415) 392-0569.

YAMAHA 33. Beautiful boat in excellent con¬ dition. Includes new main sail, depth gauge, radio, compass, fire extinguisher & much more. Maintenance records avail. Appraised $39,000. Priced to sell at $32,500. Call (415) 788-3521 & ask for Joe. 1973 NEWPORT 27-FT. Loaded with inven¬ tory, very clean, Atomic 4. $18,000. Alameda berth. (415) 523-7644; (707) 224-7313.

CHRYSLER 26, 1977. Fixed keel, dsl i.b. 3 sails, VHF radio, depthsounder, many more extras. Very clean. $9,000. (415) 846-5992. ERICSON 27 — $15,500. Inboard, wheel. Looks, sails, motors great. (415) 769-2095.

FERRARI BOATWRIGHT SERVICES SAN FRANCISCO BAY CHARTERS Ericson 35. Located “Close to the Slot” at Pier 39. For day, overnight and weekend sailing. To experienced skippers only. $150 weekdays; $190 weekends. Call (408) 867-6987.

All marine woodwork. Full shop and mobile services. Dry Rot, Planking, Spars, Interiors Designed & Built. 453-5051

46-FT MOTORSAILER LIVEABOARD

ACCESS MULTIHULLS

New Marine Trader, fiberglass, 6'5” headroom, walkaround queen, 2-3 staterooms, 2 heads/ showers, teak/mahogany interior, ketch. Excellent resale, ocean insurable. Best liveaboard value available. We know — we live on one. $90,000 for 40’; $138,000 for 45’. (415) 368-4224.

Complete-selection of new & brokerage daysailors to passagemakers, featuring Catalac, Prout Porta-Bote, Prindle, Seawind and Tennant, also Tillermaster. (206) 784-4014. 5474 Shilshole Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107.

MARINE BATTERIES For the Highest Quality, Dependability and Lowest Prices in Marine Automotive and Industrial Batteries Call San Rafael Welding Supply (415) 457-0550

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26-FT TO 35-FT — CONT'D

classy classifieds

CAL 29 — CHEAP! Racer/cruiser. Clean. 3 jibs, spinnaker, 8 winches, knotmeter, twin compasses, radio, custom rigging & enclosed head with ElectroSan. Mahogany interior w/Herculon cushions. A steal at $16M. 339-3369 hm; 572-6429 wk.

SPENCER 35 Imanja. Sistership of Hal Roth's Whisper, beautiful bluewater cruiser. Perkins dsl, battery charger, Loran, VHF, stereo, EPIRB, autopilot, B&G instruments, dodger, windlass (three anchors), new LPU, ST Barients, teak interior, full sail inventory. $45,000. (415) 331-1240 eves; (415) 398-7300 days.

S2 30-FT SLOOP. Aft cockpit. Launched 1/80. Rarely used & in excellent condition. All f/g, full teak interior, ped. steering, VHF radio, hot water shower & galley, alcohol stove. All lines lead aft. $31,500. Weekends, evenings (707) 552-9977.

DEKHER WOODEN SLOOP 30x8x4.5. Built Holland 1959. Rebuilt from keel up. New deck, deck frames. Epoxy/Dynei/LPU nonskid decks. New epoxy/spruce/LPU mast. New rigging, head, recent haulout. Gentle, fast, pretty. $5,500/B.0. (415) 369-0150.

1984 32-FT F/G CUSTOM KETCH, profes¬ sionally built, liveaboard &/or cruiser. Teak decks, propane oven, fireplace, much more. Appraised 7/17/84 for $26,000 prior to rig¬ ging. Asking $17,500/offer. Must sell (415) 932-3364. WESTSAIL 32. Very clean factory built in 1975. Heavy ground tackle, Avon liferaft, 8 saiis Tanbark, new radar, SatNav, freezer, solar & wind generators, autopilot & windvane. $55,000. (916) 842-2955 days.

CAL 29 “GREAT PRICE”. New Furlex roller furling. New Neil Pryde 'furler'. (Outstanding sail) new main w/jiffy reefing, backstay adj., oversized 2-spd winches, big galley, Atomic 4. $17,500. (415) 846-1289 p.m.'s.

WANT TO SAIL? It's yours for $250/mo. Isis: 32’ sloop, one-off, Gary Mull design. De¬ signed for singlehanded TransPac. Full com¬ plement of sails & elec. Diesel. Perfect for race or cruising. (707) 745-4271.

BEST LIVEABOARD IN THE SOUTH PENIN¬ SULA. 1972 35-ft Coronado sloop. Depthfinder, VHF radio, raft, AC-DC refrig., TV, stereo, microwave & phone. $37,000/OBO. (415) 366-9088 or 574-0425.

COLUMBIA 29 — $14,OBO/OFFERS. Stove, oven, AC frig., new head, modified interior, 5 sails. Pier 39, possibly some owner financing available. Rob (415) 852-4547 work or (415) 321-0468 home.

J/29. Excellent condition,

professionally maintained. Race or cruise ready. Full in¬ terior, 9 sails, 10 hp OMC o.b. Active fleet Call today (415) 328-2408.

9.9 Johnson Sailmaster. Galley, 2 jibs, main¬ sail. C.G. approved safety gear. Anchor light, 2 anchors. Rod & line. Dock hook. Whisker pole. $7,900. Call 932-2864. Emeryville berth.

MODIFIED WESTSAIL 32. Flushdeck. Needs motor, mast, rigging, most interior. Has 3 sails, bowsprit, misc. hardware. $16,000/ offer. (707) 557-3505.

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CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27. Beautiful full keel cruiser in absolute bristol condition. New Yanmar dsl, dodger, weather cloths, full cover, ground tackle, compass, depth, speed, VHF, tricolor, 5 sails, safety equip. & more. (415) 798-3294.

CAL 2/27. 1975. Excellent condition. 6'+ hdrm, sleeps 4, head, galley, Ferryman dsl eng., North sails, am/fm cassette. $14,500. Call Pat (707) 442-8725; Ernie (206) 254-6430.

1904 CLASSIC HERRESCHOFF YAWL. 32-ft on deck, 41-ft LOA. New dsl, 7 sails, Barient winches, propane 3-burner stove w/oven. Double bunk, etc. recently hauled Aug. '87. $14,000. (415) 435-5527. RANGER 33, 1978 WESTWIND. Fully customized, impeccably maintained. This vessel sets the standards for Rangers. Truly a high-performance racer/cruiser. New: Margas propane system, custom stainless stove, Force 10 propane heater, direct hot water heater, HD refrigeration, windlass, Loran, 400' depth, knotmeter, windspeed, 3 anchors, custom running rigging, all new lines lead aft for singlehanding, North 150, 110,85, spinnaker, chute scoop, 3 reef main, dodger, epoxy bottom, custom covers, custom interior, HD steering bearing, taber¬ nacle, oversize self-tailing winches. Like new. This fine yacht should be seen. We would be surprised if not truly impressed. Really an excellent value at $37,000. V-dock, Santa Cruz. Daytime, Michelle (408) 984-1500; Ken (408) 434-0200, eves, after 7 p.m. (408) 423-5473.

ISLANDER 30 II. Set up for Bay & Delta cruising. Includes radio, depth, knot, pedestal steering, 5 winches, dodger, 150, spinnaker plus working sails. Dinette interior, cockpit cushions & sun shade. $22,500. Eves. (415) 948-6935; days (415) 365-0412. *

VALIANT 32, 1976. Got boat, got girl, got married, got house, gotta sell boat. Quality liveaboard, ready to cruise. Well-equipped. Rigged for easy singlehandling, windvane. Recent epoxy bottom job, LPU mast paint. $60,000. Eves. (415) 530-4675; days (415) 842-1834.

DUFOUR 31, 1981. This classy looking & sailing boat is the best buy in California. Ex¬ cellent condition inside & out. A stiff, fast & fun cruiser or liveaboard. $34,000. (408) 727-4559.

ENJOY A YACHTING VACATION

wheel, 2 mains, 3 jibs, spinnaker, new bot¬ tom paint, fast racer/cruiser, spacious teak interior. I’m buying new boat. First $29,000. Will consider trades. (415) 924-0240.

ERICSON 26,1969. Excellent condition. Fast

on the Bay or Delta aboard my beautiful 43-ft sailboat Compass Sleeps six. Shower, refrigeration, stereo, instruments. $350/day. Weekly rates available. Call Jon (415) 427-5499.

PETERSON 33. 1980 U.S. built, Volvo dsl,

32-FT ATKINS COLIN ARCHER SEAGOING CRUISER. New hull, deck beams & bulkheads only. Needs ballast, hull fittings, deck, rigging, sails & engine. Located in Sausalito. Will sell to best offer. Contact Boris at (415) 641-4238.

1984 CATALINA 27 — $17,900. Best buy! Mint condition. Owner transferred. Must sell. Mid-cockpit traveller, boom vang, adj. back¬ stay, halyard led aft, drifter, depthsounder, berthed at Brisbane Marina. Call (415) 347-1433.

CUSTOM 34-FT SLOOP. Hull design Bill Lee. WL 30'; beam 10’; draft 6’; SA 500; displ. 7,000; ballast 3,200. Glass, Balsa, Brunzeal. Barient, Harken, Signet, Datamarine, BMW dsl, refrigeration, propane. 99, 135, 150, 40%, 3/4 spinny. $38,000. Message (408) 429-9064. COLUMBIA 26. Excellent condition. $8,500/ best offer. We have 2 boats; only need one. Must sell this boat soon! Dick or Connie (408) 258-9045; (408) 281-5460; (408) 492-4405.

RANGER 26. Gary Mull designed racercruiser. Bristol condition thru-out. Km, ds, compass, VHF. Professionally done bottom — Micron 33. Well-rigged, all halyards & controls lead to cockpit. Recent North sail in¬ ventory. Long list of extras. (415) 435-0353; (415) 982-0720. 32- FT SWEDISH MOTORSAILOR ’59. Oak on oak. Bronze refastened '86. Strong 30 hp Yanmar dsl. Roomy Sausalito liveaboard. Hull & deck rebuilt. Needs topside/interior refinishing. $3,500. 4-wheel work trailer/ cradle for the above: $250. 566-4078.

33- FT PEARSON VANGUARD SLOOP, 1966. Nice condition. Great Bay & ocean cruiser. Possible S.F. berth. Chuck O'Brien. (415) 986-2100 or 929-8305.

29-FT RANGER 1972. Gary Mull design. Ex¬ tremely strong, well-built ocean cruiser. Very clean, comfortable int. Cushions upholstered. Solar panel. Epoxy bottom 8/86. Atomic 4 25 hp runs great. 5 sails. Buc Book: $22,900$25,400. Asking $20,000. Elysa 654-9185 days. ERICSON 27.1976 model w/wheel steering, Volvo dsl, knotmeter, fathometer, Lectrasan, Autopilot, Lewmar 30’s, whisker pole, dinghy & much more! Sailaway condition. $20,900. Tel: (707) 554-8725. ISLANDER 30 MK II. Black hull, autopilot, dodger, teak-holly floor, propane stove, windlass, knotmeter, depthsounder, new in¬ terior. Exceptionally clean & one of the best values on the Bay! $24,900. Contact Bruce days (415) 543-8666; eves. (415) 927-4011. 26-FT PEARSON ARIEL SLOOP. Active YRA class, recent survey, Sausalito Clipper Basin 4, #1135 Escort $9,250. 922-2149. 26-FT THUNDERBIRD — ONLY $4,750. Very good condition. Recently epoxied hull, sleeps 4,6 hp o.b. Oakland berth. Don (415) 254-1039; (415) 495-7755 after Sept. 6.

1978 PEARSON 30-FT SLOOP. Excl. condi¬ tion in & out. Wheel. Atomic 4 eng. recently serviced & great shape. Looking to trade up * to bigger boat. Trade or for sale. $25,500/ best offer. Fred Blick, 981-3680 days; 331-0715 nites. PLEASE BUY! CHEAP! 27’ Ericson. Excellent condition. Great Bay boat. Richmond berth. $15,500/best offer. (408) 241-3559. MOTORSAILER. 1975 S-2 8.0M. Center cockpit, Volvo dsl, wheel steering. Aft cabin, nav. station, 6'2” hdrm. Full keel, comfor¬ table cruising boat. 8 opening ports. Trailerable. North sails. S.F. Marina berth. Tel: 564-3425 a.m. or mssg. $26K. OLSON 30. The classic ultralight. Speed & precision. New bottom job. New motor. Datamarine electronics. Never raced. Bristol. $21,000. (415) 383-6813. CHINOOK 34. CB, f/g hull, mahog. cabin, Harken R/F, new jib & main, spinnaker, new Atomic 4, new upholstery, parquet sole, halon, Signet 1000, Edson steering, all safety equipment. Dinghy & motor. Bronze head, character boat. $25,000/OBO. (415) 521-2684.

ERICSON 29. Well-maintained, 2 spinnakers, 5 headsails, Atomic 4, tiller & wheel steering, black anodized mast w/internal halyards, VHF, km, many extras. Coyote Pt. berth. $22,800. Days (415) 591-8998; eves. (415) 347-4987.

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WESTSAIL 32 CUTTER. Ex. condition. Cruise

FRISCO FLYER III. 1967, 26-ft Cheoy Lee sloop. Superb cond. & lovingly maintained, fiberglass hulled cruiser w/teak trim & in¬ terior. Penta i.b. dsl, boat cover, VHF, ds, compass. Sleeps 4 w/galley & head. Asking $16,500/OBO. (415) 883-9049.

FOR SALE — CAL 28. Fast, roomy, com¬ pletely new rig, fresh bottom, custom in¬ terior, 7 sails including spinnaker, VHF, RDF, km, ds, stereo, propane stove & oven, Alameda slip, just surveyed. Asking $16,000. (415) 522-3123; (415) 895-9115 ext. 288, ask for John. x

31-FT PIVER AA. A real beauty & seaworthy!

RAWSON 30 LIVEABOARD — $16,000.

Newly refurbished thru-out. VHF, depthsounder, 7'/2 hp longshaft o.b. Stove, Force 10 heater, head, mahogany trimming, solar vents, telephone, mains, jibs, storm sail, tabernacle mast, cross keel, skeg. $25,000/OBO. (408) 458-0900.

Beamy fiberglass cruising sloop, built to last, good cond., see in berth G4, Corinthian YC, Tiburon. Home phone preferred (415) 334-4969; work (415) 541-1527 ask for Lee. Partial trade Santana 22?

CORONADO 34, 1969 SLOOP. F/g cruiser, dsl, wheel, press, water, extra tanks, VHS, stereo, 4 jibs, much more. White hull & deck. Mexico?? Call 824-6099 eves. $19,950. Trade? Mountain cabin?

BEST BUY FOR THE MONEY! Why buy a new boat if you can buy my 30’ Bristol 29.9 for only 35K. Price includes brand new mast, rigging & sails, cruising spinnaker w/sock, dsl, wheel, autopilot, knotlog, ds, dodger & more. (415) 657-7502 days; (415) 490-3011 eves. \

ISLANDER 26. Inboard eng., 2 jibs, VHF, km, RAWSON 30. Full keeled, cruise anywhere, autopilot, VHF, SSB, davits, dinghy, Bimini, tw. headstays, all lines lead aft, full sail in¬ ventory. $27,500 or trade up. 398-2019 after 6 p.m. 32-FT PEARSON 323. 3 sails, Volvo dsl, Lewmars, VHF, depth, autopilot, am/fm, press, h&c water, shower, oven, teak floor, top quality/top cond. $43K incl. berth. (408) 245-4038.

LIKE NEW 1986 PEARSON 28.5. Fully equipped w/spinnaker, roller reefing jib, full Stowe instrumentation, VHF, warranty, Yanmar dsl w/twin batteries, stereo, h&c running water, shower, aft cabin & more! Owners relocated. Must sell! $47,500/make offer. (714) 497-9006. 27-FT SWEDISH POCKETCRUISER. Reluc¬ tant sale, to enlightened father who wants to send kid(s) on long voyage, of my 1976 Vega. Condition excellent. Custom rigging. Custom interior, etc., etc. for offshore cruis¬ ing. 22K. Call (415) 369-6120 eves. & morn¬ ings.

ds, compass. New interior. Press, water, stove, head, jiffy reefing. $8,900. (415) 366-6163 eves. & weekends.

TARTAN 10 33-FT, 1979. Excellent condition. For sale or partnership. $25,000. (415) 426-0587 includes 5 sails.

NATIVE SUN — SUN 27. Robert Perry design f/g sloop. Yanmar dsl, stainless exaust. epoxy bottom, new Signet sailpak in¬ strumentation. Shore power w/Promariner battery charger & 110v convenience outlets, telephone hookup, solar ventilation, city water hookup, h&c. CB & VHF radios, stereo, am/fm. Stiff, dry sailor with nice teak interior, new sail cover & custom boom tent cover. Built in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Asking $24,000. Carl, days (415) 420-4863; eves. & weekends (415) 865-8677.

1977 ISLANDER 32. Excellent condition, in¬ sulated Volvo dsl. (400 hrs), Racor filter, charger, h&c press, water, Harken roller furl¬ ing/reefing, epoxy bottom, VHF, stereo, ds, km, AWI, 3-burner stove/oven, extra water tank, nice plus-ups. $46,000. Dave (415) 967-7544. BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE. Colin Archerspired dbl-ended cruising cutter. 26' on deck, 32’ overall. Cedar on oak, teak decks. Built by Nordstrom, Seattle, 1946. Atomic 4 w/blower, auto, fire system. Master Mariner, classic beauty. 15K. (916) 758-7202.

DOWNEASTER 32. This cutter has a new non-pox, bottom, rebuilt engine & new cushions thru-out. In excellent condition with many extras. Please call to inquire. It also has an owner with a back back who desires to sell. $52,000. (415) 897-7847.

CUSTOM MULL 27. In top condition. All new paint & Yanmar dsl Sep. '85. Current IOR certificate. Sails in good to excellent condi¬ tion (10 bags). Loaded with gear, new VHF, windspeed. $13,500. 258-9527.

OLSON 25. 7 sails North/Larsen, dual com¬

1981 AMERICAN 26-FT SLOOP. With o.b.

pass, System 2000, sparyed bottom, Trailrite trailer, Mariner 4 hp. Just added 6/87: System 1000, Cybernet stereo, VHF, interior package, Porta-potti. Very clean. Poss. Coyote Pt. berth. $22,900. (408) 779-1950 eves. 7-10.

Moving back east. Asking $8,500/0BO. Sausalito slip. (415) 387-2086.

SAN JUAN 28 — $19,500. Well stewarded 1978 racer/cruiser, 4.5 years fresh water, galley, head w/new tank, recent survey & rig¬ ging tuneup, Atomic 4, shorepower, ds, BBQ, excellent shape! 383-0132.

CAL 30. A true cruising, racing Bay boat. Full keel, Atomic 4, S.S. gas tank, rebuilt starter, new S.S. prop, shaft, new cutlas bearing, recently hauled with survey avail. Numerous sails. Well-maintained. Motivated seller. $17,500/B.O. Ron or Ken days (415) 775-1165.

33-FT RHODES VANGUARD BY PEARSON. Modified & equipped for offshore cruising. Dsl w/FWC, vane & 4 pages of Mods/Equip. ‘Best value’ pocket cruiser avail. Laying Marina del Rey (L.A.). $31.9K/OBO. For com¬ plete info packet call (213) 398-5019.

26-FT THUNDERBIRO SLOOP. Prof, built Yokohama 1965. Excellent condition, incl: 10 hp Honda, VHF, sink & tank, head, 4 berths, all cushions. 4 bags & spin. Recent survey. Ballena Isle slip. I moved to L.A., must sell. $3,750/OBO. (213) 438-3685.

26-FT ALUETKA CUTTER.

1979, John Letcher design. Very sturdy w/fiberglass hull, tw. bilge keels, teak & cedar trim. 8 sails, 2 whisker poles, Radcliff steering vane, Princess stove. OK liveaboard f/small person. Excellent condition. $7,000. (415) 849-9518 or 486-6775.

28-FT SLEEK SWEDISH SLOOP. P-28 mahogany on oak, 1958. Sound hull, stand¬ ing hdrm, fractional rig, full keel, dsl, 28x7.5x4, needs lots of work, mostly cosmetic, must sell. 5K or best offer by 9/21. (415) 524-8437. ,

TAKE A CLOSE LOOK at this Bill Tripp 35’ centercockpit design. Tri-cabin layout w/full hdrm provides outstanding cruising/liveaboard. VHF, ds, km, dsl, complete gallery, good sails. New $5,000 bottom. Needs no work at all. Let’s talk. $37,500/OB0. 943-1897. 30-FT TAHITI KETCH. Built 1964. Heavily constructed of fir on oak, refastened bronze screws. Volvo dsl, rug vane, new sail covers. Needs some paint & TLC. Structurally sound. Good liveaboard or cruiser. $12,500 cash steals it. Call 332-9231 days/mssg. 331-7470 eves.

RANGER 26.4 sails, lots of elect/gear. Honda 7.5 hp. LPU on mast, boom, spinpole, great boat! Must sell. $10,750/OBO. Scott (415) 366-2255 eves.

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CAL 2-29.1974 Cal 2-29. New diesel & rig¬ ging. Wheel steering & windvane. Fathometer, km & Loran. 3 jibs. 2 sets of ground tackle. Well-maintained & in ex¬ cellent condition thru-out. Asking $22,500. (707) 224-2884. CHEOY

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Beautifully maintained in bristol condition! Fully equipped & ready to go anywhere. F/g hull, teak cabin, Volvo dsl, new weather cloths & dodger, complete sails. Roomy, comfortable & priced right! Asking $25,000. (408) 373-6705 anytime.

30-FT F/G SLOOP. Perfect condition, 6 sails, VHF, new 10 hp o.b. Full cover, dodger, storm curtains, compass, speedo, stove, head, more. Work transfer forces sacrifice. $9,000/B.0. (415) 235-5675 eves. CAL 2-29. 29’ super cruiser/racer. Diesel, wheel steering, excellent sail inventory, VHFFM radio, knotmeter, depthfinder, RDF. Loaded with extras incl. dinghy, full cover. Top cond., never raced. A stead at $19,500. (415) 697-2525; (415) 574-5353. 1977 CAPE DORY 30 KETCH. Classic Alberg full keel design. Wheel. Bulkhead fireplace. 12 hp Yanmar dsl under 250 hrs. Teak int. Private head, shower. Documented. Moving forces sale. Low $30s/offer. Weekdays 393-0644. LAGUNA 26,1983.4 sails, sleeps 6. all lines lead to cockpit, MOB gear, great Bay boat with many extras. Owner will finance with small down. Jim Lee, days (408) 727-5313; eves. (408) 275-8188.

33-FT TARTAN 10. $21,500. Two spin¬ nakers, dsl. eng. Excellent condition. Big boat fun, little boat price. (408) 926-8636; (408) 272-0955.

CHOATE 27 — ZOTII A race course giant killer; the ultimate midwinter trophy machine. Beautiful to look at & fun to sail. Absolutely complete inventory. Excellent condition. Stomp on boats costing 2 or 3 times more. $14,950. (415) 849-2167.

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£) BOAT GRAPHICS WITH PERSONALITY! From ,he simP|est t0 ,he most elaborate we do it your way! And you can afford it. SeaScript (415) 651-7326.

Ericson 35, see this ‘better than new’ 1986 custom beauty. Full electronics, Loran, refrigeration, electric windlass, Autohelm 5000, Harken furling, U-K sails, dodger, Bimini, etc. Over $25K in custom upgrades. $80,000. (805) 834-7623.

Decks. Hatches. Interiors. Repairs. Modifications. Scott Ray (415) 488-0716

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“WINDSONG” 26-FT INT’L 1969 FOLKBOAT Fiberglass. BMW i.b. new in Dec. '84, ap¬ prox. 60 hrs. All new North sails. New furling jib ('86), Wind Angel (’86), knotmeter (’69), windspeed (’86), new dodger, 4 Barient #10’s, bow pulpit & stern railings, dbl. lifelines & gate, spinnaker pole + all gear, Perko switch, new cushions (’86), Olin Alert/ locate kit, Porta-potti, Danforth #13, line 50”, chain 10'. Boat is in great condition Ask for Bob, (408) 446-3800 days 8. eves $12,750.

28-FT HERRESHOFF ROZINANTE KETCH 1978. Beautifully built of white cedar on bent oak, varnished teak house & cockpit, 4 sails, classic beauty & sparkling performance. Recently neglected but restorable to impec¬ cable, show condition. $11,500/B.O. (209) 477-8607 eves.

1977 O’OAY 27. With Atomic 4 in good con¬ dition. 3 bags of sails & double reefed main. Traveller, whisker pole, adj. backstay, an¬ chor, VHF, compass, knotmeter, depthsounder, 2 batteries, am-fm cassette, sleeps 6. S.F. berth. $13,950. (415) 921-8061.

1984 J-41 GRAND PRIX RACING YACHT. CRUISING KNARR #62. Beautiful condition.

BEST DEAL IN THE BAY AREA I Excalibur 26.

Real performance boat with cruising interior. Sleeps 4. 30’4”x7’x4’3". Danish built. Mahogany on oak. Km, ds, 6 Barients, full cover, head, spinnaker. 1983 mast, rigging, 7% hp Evinrude. Slip included. Priced to sell at $7,000. (415) 641-4421.

Excl. cond. New main & int. cushions. 125%, 150% genoa, spinnaker, Evinrude o.b. Ground tackle, enclosed head. Very clean. Perfect Bay boat. No reas. offers refused! $6,500/B.0. Must sell. (415) 939-7919.

WYLIE 34-FT. Custom built for cruising. 3-page inventory of equipment. New main ’86, Sitex, 1.5 oz. chute. Excellent for singlehanding cruising. Achilles inflatable, runabout, Evinrude 7.5 hp & 6 gal. tank, low hours. Excellent condition. 284-2565.

HAVE FUN YET CHEAP. Eager to sell 30’ Chinese Junk. Volvo dsl, 2 masts, Tanbark sails, all new propane galley. Very comfor¬ table, well-equipt Bay cruiser. Good cond. Bright, roomy liveaboard. Extensive/expen¬ sive recent upgrade. Rob (415) 652-9095.

1977 ERICSON 35 FOR SALE. Original owner, seldom used, professionally main¬ tained. Wheel steering, Yanmar dsl. Hauled in Aprii, bottom painted & boat surveyed. $34,600. Call (408) 371-7265 for appoint¬ ment to see. Boat is located in Alameda.

LPU, new sails (main, mizzen), depth, speed, log, Volvo MD2 diesel. This vessel is very well-maintained. A beautiful & seakindly cruiser. Asking $29,000. (415) 775-8876.

25-FT CHEOY LEE FRISCO FLYER MKII. F6. 4 sails, teak decks, rebuilt Volvo dsl. excel. $11,500. Must sell. 26-ft Haida Ray Richards design ocean cruiser, F6, 1982 extensive refit, singlehand-rigged, new dsl, furler. $12,950/offer. Tim at (415) 331-4535. YANKEE 30 BEAUTIFUL CONDITION. The

VEGA 27. 1974 full keel sloop. Volvo Penta dsl. 5 sails, VHF, knotmeter, log, depthsounder & RDF. Heavy duty ground tackle. Kerosene stove & heater. Plus lots more. $17,000/OBO. (415) 372-0610.

CATALINA 30 BRISTOL CONDITION. Atomic 4 dsl, battery charger, wheel steering, Marine radio, knotmeter, depthfinder, Autohelm, deluxe teak int. Lots of brass, refrigerator, telephone, shorepower, press, water, shower, stereo fm/tape, tabernacled mast w/electric winch. $28,900. (408) 423-6134.

CHEOY LEE BERMUDA 30 OFFSHORE KETCH. F/g hull, teak decks & cabin. Recent

COLUMBIA SABRE F/G 32’ SLOOP. Needs work, very basic. $4,500. 12’ AMF Alcort Puffer, fun sloop. $1,100. Steve (408) 354-3785. 1979 WESTSAIL 28. Volvo MD 11C freshwater cooled, 3 working sails, storm tri, storm jib, drifter, VHF, Loran C, autopilot, windvane, S/L 9555 windlass, 43 Travco, 35 CQR, stove/oven, dodger, ready to liveaboard/cruise. $36,000/B.0. (408) 728-3247.

yacht IONE, S&S designed f/g cruisingracing sloop, 5 yr. So. Pacific vet, fully cruise equipped. 9 bags sails, 5 anchors, Lewmar winches, 3 compasses, Avon inflatable, depthsounder, knotmeter. $30,500. 234-3399.

PEARSON 35. Top condition, documented & ocean tested for the cruising sailer or liveaboard. Diesel, 6 sails, spinnaker, autopilot, Loran, teak, shower, refrig., hot water, propane stove & oven, safety gear. $35,000. Owner located San Diego. (619) 282-7797 eves.

be making a very expensive mistake unless you check out this 1978 Buccaneer 295 sloop. For sale by orig. owner. Excellent con¬ dition. Exporter has done well in mid-winter, summer & Oakland Estuary Friday Night races. During the past 3 years Exporter has been cruising S.F. Bay and has lived up to the builder's claim that this boat was designed with comfortable cruising in mind. Liveaboard? Waterline 24’6”; overall 29’3”; beam 10'3"; displ. 6,800 lbs; bal. 2,850 lbs; max. hdrm. 6’; waterline to top of mast 41’8"; draft 67"; sail plan I: 38.3’; J: 12.0’; P: 34.0’; E: 9.0’: PHRF 168. Teak cabin, 2 spinnakers, 4 jibs, Marine head, sleeps 6,13 hp Volvo dsl, 2 batteries, shore power & much more. Bob (415) 489-9595, call today.

KNARR 30-FT WOODEN SLOOP. 3 headsails, spinnaker, outboard, full cover. Good looks, great ride. $11,500. (415) 329-1398 evenings.

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aluminum spars, Pineapple sails, Volvo dsl., kerosene stove w/oven, full boat cover, self¬ steering vane, 6' hdrm in galley, enclosed head. Well-maintained Mexican vet with much cruising gear. $13,000 firm. Call (408) 246-4696.

SANTA CRUZ 33, 1981. Must sell. Highquality Bill Lee yacht. Loran, VHF, BMW dsl, refrig., hyd. backstay, Signet 1000, and much more. This boat has standing headroom & a full galley. $31,500/B.0. Ken (415) 949-3036 CAL 2-29. Excellent condition, just hauled out, new rigging & paint, 7 bags, dsl, ready to race or cruise. $23,500. (408) 739-6778. SIZZLING SUMMER WIND. 32-ft sloop, fiberglass. Huge liveaboard. Sleeps 8. Aft cabin, teak interior. Swim fin. Eager to sell. $29,000. Call Greg (415) 368-9266.

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MUST SELL! 43' cruising ketch. Teak hull. Great liveaboard. $95,000. (415) 332-0216' (415) 453-7641. TRADE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. 45' Del Rey f/g hull. Custom '81 midcockpit ketch. Cruise equipt! Hdrm workshop. Spacious, beautiful teak/ash int. Comfortable living. Replacement value $200,000. Re¬ duced 30%. $105,000 firm! Complete pros¬ pectus, wr: 660 Anchor Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008. (619) 434-3954.

J/36 SELL/TRADE. 1981, fully equipped large sail inventory, propane hot water & heat. VHF racing elect, great racer/cruiser. $80,000. Chuck (303) 796-8700.

ISLANDER 36. Perkins dsl, sound-insulated engine compartment, lead keel, wheel steer¬ ing, custom cockpit rigged, 8 Barients, 4 Barlows, VHF, RDF, auto, charger, Monel muffler, teak interior, hot water alcohol stove, Zodiac. Sausalito berth/city view. $52,500. (408) 867-9351.

36-FT—45-FT

C&C 36 Rocinante. 1981 in excellent condi¬ tion. Yanmar dsl, h/c water, propane stove, refrigerator, VHF, Loran, stereo, roller furling jib, Zodiac liferaft. $63,000/offer. Call Nick at (415) 461-1578 eves./wkend or (415) 894-9605 weekdays.

42-FT PEARSON, 1981 KETCH. Immac. cond., well-equipped. Exc. layout for cruiser/ liveaboard. Abundant storage, 6’4” hdrm, sep. shower, Westerbeke 58 hp dsl (500 hrs). Light, airy & comfortable int. Orig. owner, never in charter service. Berkeley berth. (408) 274-5784.

GULFSTAR 40, 1981 SLOOP. Tremendous value at $69,995. The famous Gulfstar quali¬ ty & completeness is well-maintained & awaits you at a bargain price. Call us to learn more and to see it in person. Bob (408) 867-1904; John (415) 726-6263.

26-FT SLOOP. Fiberglass hull, teak topsides, MOVING! ONLY $17,500 FOR 29’3” OF FUNI If you're going to buy a boat, you could

Originally built for and campaigned by John Kolius, loaded with hi-tech Kevlar/Mylar sail inventory (22 bags), B&G electronics, Trim¬ ble Loran, Sailcomp electronic compasses, Masthead rig, Navtec hydraulics. Excellent heavy weather competitor (IOR 29.6). White hull, new white Micron 33 bottom, grey deck, red boot stripes. Superb construction quality. Unused in 1986/87,3-boat owner, must sell! Offered at lowest price for a J-41 anywhere: $75,000/OBO. Lv. message (415) 893-9196.

ISLANDER 36. Great yacht, splendid deal, built in 1977, cream hull, trimmed in rust & gold. Finely tuned Perkins 50 hp dsl eng. Ex¬ quisite teak & holly flooring. Nfew dodger, new furling jib, much more. Only $54,000. (415) 655-8452. “CELESTE” IS FOR SAIL Classic 42' steel dbl-ended gaff rig topsail pilot cutter. Solid spruce mast. 4-cyl. dsl. 400 gal. fuel. 156 gal. water. Cruised extensively including re¬ cent circumnavigation. Very strong. Excellent in a seaway. $43,500. (415) 526-3994.

UNION 36. Built 12/85. Berthed at Oyster Pt. Teak above & below. Needs some work above. Ideal liveaboard. $74,000. Call (408) 297-9465. 1985 VALIANT 40. Sail in style and comfort in the "Offshore cruiser of the Decade". Classic design w/quality thru-out. Owner would prefer trade for income producing pro¬ perty for mutual tax benefits or consider best offer. Call for details. (415) 482-0934.

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HANS CHRISTIAN 38-FT CUTTER RIG. Ex¬ ceptionally low use on this excellent cruiser/ liveaboard. 110 hrs on Pathfinder dsl. 6 sails, 3 never used. Lectra-San Marine water treat¬ ment plant. Combi instrs. Self-tailing Barient winches. $82,500. 391-4704. Poss. owner financing.

ALAJUELA 38, HULL 33, 1976. Solid glass cutter rigged sloop. Aries vane, 6 bags, 1600 hrs. on eng. VHF, shortwave rec., fatho., log, knotmeter, teak int., skipper head, Taylor cabin heater. $65,000. Compare others. B21 I Emery Cove Marina, Emeryville.

37- FT HUNTER CUTTER, 1979. Excellent buy. Immac. cond. Equipped to liveaboard. Yanmar dsl. Roller furling, self-tailing Lewmar winches. Delta berthed. One owner. Asking $60,500. (916) 456-9992.

38- FT ATKINS INGRID KETCH, 1955. Excep¬ tional well-equipped & maintained bluewater cruiser. Radar, Loran, vane, new sails, rig¬ ging, Perkins 4-107. Bluewater vet. Price reduced. Must sell. $48,000. (619) 226-5788; (619) 226-2393.

GULSTAR 37.1979 model, documented, ex¬ cellent condition in & out. All new standing rigging & epoxy bottom job. VHF, depth w/alarm, h&c pressure water w/shower, refrigerator, am/fm cassette, CQR & Danforth, dockpower & phone, great galley & sit down nav. station make this a beautiful live¬ aboard or bluewater cruiser. $68,500 or con¬ sider R.E. trades. (415) 886-6966.

NAUTOR SWAN 37.

72 Sparkman & Stephens. Fast, smart, fit, classic. Tastefully updated. Modern equipment. In the Carib¬ bean. Ready to help you live your fantasy. $70,000. Will deliver. (408) 353-2738.

1984 CATALINA 36. Partner forces sale. Completely equipped. Hauled in ’86. Berthed in Marina Village, Ala. $59,000. (408) 247-3520.

CAVALIER 39. Sleek, strong, beautiful cruis¬ ing yacht. New Zealand craftmanship. Wellbalanced & easily maneuvered. Beautiful Kauri wood int. Balsa core, dsl, windlass, 9 sails, autopilot, Avon, new canvas & much more! Built to cruise the world. $80,000. (408) 395-2918.

YANKEE 38. Hull No. 20 (1974), 30 hp Westerbeke dsl, CNG stove & oven, 12 bags sails. Speedo, windpoint, close haul, windspeed, depthsounder, VHF. $45,000. (415) 948-6613 eves.

FREEDOM 45 GARDEN DESIGN. Fiberglass

1978 CT 42. Mermaid ketch, performance

hull, 101 hp Detroit diesel. Center cockpit, teak decks & interior, spacious aft stateroom, new rig & sails, new winches, all new elec¬ trical, plumbing & force air heating system. Rigged perfectly for liveaboard or cruising style comfort. Reduced to $115,000. Full specs. Call (415) 332-6120.

underbody. Diesel 4-108, 50 hp, 160 hrs. 7 bags sails. New upholstery, windlass, dsl, heater, AC holding plates, Harken furling, radar, Loran, autopilot, davits, dinghy. Im¬ maculate. In San Diego. $89,500. (619) 544-9276.

BILL LEE DESIGNED 36-FT ’82 LANCER.

C&C LANDFALL 38.1980. Very good condi¬ tion. Tri-cabin, head, galley. Meets 2nd home tax ruling. Well-equippedNRefer, pressure h&c water, shower, Yanmar 30 hp dsl, VHF, km, depthfinder, rod rigging, sloop rig, aft cockpit, battery charger, wheel, shallow keel, 3 sails: 90, 120, jib, main. Holding tank, 3 fresh water tanks. Nice teak int. $63,000. 851-2838 eves; 544-7590 days.

Beautiful cond. Prof, maintained. New Harken jib reefing. New North genoa. New custom dodger. Edson wheel pedestal, full inst. VHF, am/fm stereo, refrig., elect, head, water heater. $56,750. Sausalito berth. (415) 383-7826. "Eats-up Islander 36’s”.

DOWNEASTER 38. 1979 cutter, excellent condition with tri-cabin. Fully equipped, jib furling, elec, windlass, Combi-system, Autohelm, dodger. $69,000. Charles (415) 329-1046. PEARSON 36. Blithe Spirit is a beautifully maintained & fast racer-cruiser. All teak below. Crankable diesel. Set for single/short handing. Signets, autopilot, Monitor vane, spares, 8-person liferaft, many sails. Ideal for offshore cruising, racing and/or liveaboard. Documented. $49,900. (801) 649-3394.

38-FT ATKINS INGRID KETCH. Built 1980. Never launched. Fir on oak frames. Dsl eng. Spruce masts & booms layed up. All turnbuckles' & bronze hardware. Interior 90%, exterior 85% finished. Call for verbal description or photo. (714) 545-5271.

NOVA SCOTIA CUSTOM 36-FT wooden cruisingjatol. .Fast, beautiful & able. Hauled yearly, A-1 condition. Yanmar dsl eng. Surveyed at $43,000. Sell $33,000. For more info call (415) 827-4594 after 7 p.m. or on weekends.

36-FT UNION POLARIS 1986. Isomat spars, US rigging, Niel Pryde sails, Nilsson electric windlass, Perkins dsl, Digital knotmeter & depthfinder, Icom VHF, Flash hotwater heater, full covers, dodger, 4 batteries, mar¬ ble table & tops, fridge, shower stall, xlnt. (213) 857-8623.

TED BREWER 45-FT CENTER COCKPIT KETCH. 1978. Well-maintained, liveaboard, teak decks/interior, shower, 2 heads, heat, CNG stove, Adler-Barbour, ST winches, VHF, depth, knot, Volvo dsl, CQR w/chain, Sausalito berth. $105,000. Call (415) 331-2100 for detailed prospectus.

38-FT STEEL CRUISING SLOOP. Built 1967 NEW YORK 36. 1982 one-design cruiser-

Beister-Werft. Aft-cabin. Lots of cruising gear. Mercerdes 636,10 sails, propane, wind & electric vane, VHF, liferaft. Recently hauled, painted in/out. $45,000/OBO. Will deliver. R. Tanner, P.O. Box 29271, Honolulu, HI 96820.

racer. Schock built, 9 bags, Loran, autopilot, knot, logs, wind, depth, compasses, Volvo dsl & more. This is a competitive racer & a love¬ ly cruiser. $60,000/OBO. Call John days (714) 493-8485; eves. (714) 493-9161.

FLAT OUT 43’ IOR RACING MACHINE.

S2 36-FT RACER-CRUISER. Established ex¬

Custom built by Kiwi Boats with cost as no object, Esprit is in excellent condition and ready to win races or cruise anywhere in a big hurry. 17 UK sails, full Ockam computer system with interfaced Trimble Loran and electronic compass, triple-spreader Sparcraft masthead rig, Navtec system VI hydraulics, and on and on. This is a must-see if you want to go real fast. $85,000 buys a fabulous amount of leading edge technology. Leave message at (415) 893-9196.

pertise in interior & hull design. Many amenities in a contemporary, fast auxiliary. Pedestal steering, low mileage Volvo eng. Asking $57,000/OBO. Call John days (415) 467-1242; eves. (415) 924-2743.

MARINE SURVEYOR Specializing In Fiberglass

1976 C&C 38 CRUISING/RACING SLOOP.

Robert D. Counts (415) 990-7100

3020 Bridgeway Suite 260 Sausalito, CA 94965

45-FT SCHOONER. 65’ O.A. 13’6" beam. Cheap great cruising on salty character boat. Gaff rig, ferro hull & deck. Fathometer, VHF, autopilot, good Dacrons. Has cruised Mexico & Costa Rica. Ready to go again. Terrific liveaboard. $28,000. (415) 285-4530.

Legendary C&C quality. Original cushions in mint condition. Fully updated with 4 new sails in 1985. No damage history on original white Gel-coat. Loran, VHF, Kenyon wind and water instrs. Large, spacious layout sleeps 7 in comfort. Beautiful, mint condition var¬ nished teak interior. Superb maintenance from engineer/owner for past 11 years. 3-boat owner must sell! $55,000/0B0, leave message at (415) 893-9196.

1981 TAYANA 37. Lovingly maintained in ex¬ cellent condition by her liveaboard owners. Cutter rig, 4 sails, Perkins 4-108. Datamarine instrs. incl: kl, ds, windmachine. VHF, teak decks, teak coach roof, teak cockpit. Cold Machine, propane oven & much more. Built for 2 to liveaboard &/or cruise. Call for com¬ plete equip, list. Price recently reduced to $78,500. Owners motivated. Bob Kleckner or Mary Kay Austin. Days (415) 442-2519; eves. (415) 589-7560. LIVEABOARD/PRICE REDUCED. For sale, 1971 Columbia 39. Very roomy. Lots of hdrm & deck space. Rebuilt 30 hp Atomic runs great. Shower, stove, oven, refrig., VHF, depthfinder, 10 sails, sleeps 7.1986 survey value $42,500. $39,500/offer. (415) 967-4336.

ISLANDER 36,1976. Mast & rigging 2 years old. Loran, hyd. backstay, refg., stereo, 130 gals, hot/cold water, RDF, radiophone. Sails: 110, 130, 135, 150 + 2 spinnakers, new main, new covers for main, wheel, hatch. After 5 p.m. (415) 351-2495. 45-FT COLUMBIA MOTORSAILER. Beautiful, spacious M.S. Accommodations include a private stateroom w/head & shower, separated from other sleeping, large salon. Great for offshore sailing as well as luxurious liveaboard. Virtually a floating condo. Quick sale. $75,000. (408) 354-1179 6 p.m.

46-FT & UP

CLASSIC SAILING SHIP, 83’(LOD) KETCH Dutch built, well-maintained, black iron world cruiser w/3,000 sq.ft, sail, teak decks. Approx. 1,200 sq.ft, down below. Two salons, two wood-burning stoves, 6 staterooms, wheelhouse, shop. Poss. partial trade for Northshore Tahoe property. Re¬ duced to $180,000. (415) 331-2044.

SAIL THE BAY Rent our 33-ft Pearson Vanguard by the day. $125/day. Includes one crew member. Weekends only. Cali Montalvan Enterprises, eves. (415) 381-6507.

LEARN TO SAIL

READY ABOUT?

Complete sailing course to allow you to feel safe and have fun on the Bay, etc. Instruction on a comfortable and well-equipped classy Columbia 29, spinnaker rigged. Class times flexible. Good times expected. Saucy Sailing (415) 254-8992

Put your business on a new tack with SailNet. FREE promotional announcements for 30 days to any sailing-related business. 1200/300 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop. Ask your computer to call (408) 735-7105.

SUCCESSFUL YACHT CHARTER BUSINESS FOR SALE 60-ft (LOA) classic wooden schooner with 28 passenger license and commercial Maui slip. 1987 survey. 250K gross with 25% return. Great opportunity to live in paradise and sail for a living. (808) 874-1344 JACKSON & CO.

SOLAR PANELS TURN SUNSHINE INTO ELECTRICITY!!!

Power everything onboard your boat — even the refrigerator — won eneiyy num me sun! Every boat is unique, so we carry every kind of solar panel available, great prices too! Flexible/shatterproof SOVONICS panels—hatchcover models w/teak frames—ARCO Solar—etc Call GOLDEN GLOW SOLAR, (415) 364-2948, 1520 Maple St., Redwood City, CA 94063.

MARINE ENGINE CLASSES: REGISTER NOW FOR FALL/WINTER Classes in gas/diesel engines. Two-day seminars and night classes at California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, California. Offered by CMA-CME/CALNAV. Registration (916) 756-3152. *

ASSOCIATED WELDING SERVICES “Dock Facilities on the Estuary” • Ferro & Non-ferrous Metal Work • Sail or Power • Exhaust Fittings • Repairs & Fittings • Shop or Portable 2901 Glascock Ave. • Oakland • (415) 534-4642

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46' & OVER —CONT'D

classy classifieds

1977 FORMOSA 51. A 60’ OAL ketch, rebuilt 120 hp dsl, 7.5 kw Onan, radar, VHF, SSB, autopilot, 3 stereo, fireplace, central heat] dual instrmts, 8 sails, electric/manual heads, K dock, Icarus, Pier 39. $110,000 (415) 989-8014.

LIFERAFTS & DINGHIES LIFERAFT FOR SALE OR RENT. Valise,

CUSTOM

72-FT

KETCH/CONDOMINIUM.

Built 1981 by professional New Zealand boatbuilders in U.S. Mahogany on oak. New Isuzu dsl eng., gen., SatNav, radar, etc. Equipped for extensive ocean passages, charter. Also condo on San Diego Harbor, with dock for this vessel. Sell individually or as package. America’s Cup charter/accom¬ modation? Allan Bates (415) 781-4340; 523-3030; 885-2088.

CUSTOM 76 x21 BEAM MOTORSAILER. Well-traveled. Was used as tender for dredg¬ ing, 27 tons deep freeze, full machine shop, large galley, 2,000 gal. dsl, 530 gal. water, fireplace. Sleeps 9 in 4 staterooms. 2 generators, spare main eng., needs stem & deck work. Hull OK. Same owner 18 years. $90,000 net. 359-2802.

50-FT YAWL Water Witch. For sale at public auction 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 5, 1987 alongside vessel at Richmond Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, 2580 Spinnaker Way, Rich¬ mond, CA. For details call Dave Noble (707) 762-6197. 47- FT VAGABOND

KETCH

1978

F/G.

$99,000. Great liveaboard/world cruising. Bristol condition. See to appreciate. Price in¬ cludes new spars. $89,000 without. Call Anne 9-4, (415) 841-4000 days or (415) 671-0337 after 7 p.m.

48- FT

CLASSIC

E-pack, new 83/84, current certification. (415) 931-4384.

ROVER R310 AVON DINGHY. Too big for our new boat. Excellent condition. $950. (707) 538-9316 or (415) 243-0203.

12-FT ACHILLES INFLATABLE 1986. Wood floors, transom & oars. Foot pump. Rated for 25 hp. New cost $1,700. 20 tip Mercruiser, 6 gal. tank, lock. New cost $1,300. Only used a few times. Asking $1,900. Elysa 654-9185 days.

SAMPSON 50-FT KETCH. Spacious pilot¬ house & center cockpit. Large captain’s cabin aft has dbl. plus jr. berth, private head complete w/shower, luxury appointments of hotel suite. Head & private stateroom for¬ ward she sleeps 9 in comfort. Galley fully equipped inch microwave. Complete work¬ shop in engine room, 3 electrical systems, loaded w/electronics, she is fully equipped for world cruising luxury with liveaboard economy. Was listed $94,000; now by owner $69,000! Good financing avail. Berthed Treasure Island, slip 94. (209) 982-5794.

24-FT PIVER TRIMARAN — $1,500/OBO. Or trade for Hobie, small power boat, car, trailer or what have you. Days (415) 442-0329. Eves, or message (415) 233-0456. 16-FT HOBIE CAT FOR SALE. 1980 Hobie 16-ft catamaran. White hulls, blue tram¬ poline, multi-colored sails. Trailer, 3 life jackets, 2 diapers, extra hardware & manual included. All in good condition (some assembly required). $2,000/OBO. Call Tom (415) 682-5205.

inflatable in valise with current certification. $600 or B.O. (408) 738-2348.

POWERBOATS & HOUSEBOATS

NEW ACHILLES W/10 HP HONDA O.B. Achilles LS-4 inflatable. Never used. W/hard transom & floor. Like new 10 hp Honda o.b. w/10 hrs. Many extras. Props, carrying cases, etc. Invested $2,400. Asking $1,800 or best offer. John (415) 229-4026.

DINGHIES: (1) 8-ft f/g Lapstrake, ready to sail. Can be rowed or powered. Popular op¬ tions. “Pride^of ownership” in this dinghy. New. $1,300. (2) 8-ft Jester sailing dinghy. $375. Call/lv. mssg. (209) 896-4988 Fresno.

MULTIHULLS “DEFIANCE”, CROSS 32R TRI — $29,950. The best looking & possibly fastest Tri on S.F. Bay. Transom extension, fully batten main, 6 bags sails, 10 winches, Autohelm, new LP paint, new 42-ft mast & rigging. Bill Maudru, 608 W. Cal Way, Redwood City, CA 94062. (415) 369-5013.

32-FT PIVER TRIMARAN. 20-ft beam, 1977, Cross keel, 40-ft mas main & jib 430-ft, 2 VHF, 6 hp o.b. Wheel steering. San Leandro berth. Great Bay & Delta boat. $10,000. Tel: (512) 342-7782.

40-FT CRUISER. Bottom 1 ” mahogany, 1/2” plywood, f/g sides, top, inside, new paint, sleeps 4, rebuilt 671 GM dsl., 4 burners pro¬ pane range, Frigidaire, head, 2 sinks, new battery, large closets, very clean w/S.F. Marina berth. $23,000. (415) 752-7412.

1926 CLASSIC BEAUTY TRI-CABIN 48-FT POWERBOAT. Twin Buda dsl engines. Extra¬ ordinary wheelhouse, unique brass engine controls & binnicle. New rewiring & substan¬ tial restoration. Owner moving, must sell now. (415) 865-3010.

HOBIE 18. Magnum outrigger. Great fun on the Bay. Wetsuits, trailer, ready to go. $3,000/B.0. Call Fred (415) 435-4283.

Name brands, fiberglass, well-equipped. JIM IRWIN, BRKR. (415) 883-9750.

FOR LEASE 2,350 sq.ft. New building, near Coyote Point. Ideal location for new marine business. Adjacent to Leading Edge Sails. Call Steve Toschi 347-0795.

PARTNERSHIPS NEW MacGREGOR 65. Deluxe equipped for offshore, racing, and fun sailing the Bay. Charter income potential. 25% of ownership group for sale. $15,000 buy in plus $450 per month group operation fee. Phone (415) 523-9292. CATALINA 30 — 1/3 INTEREST. Berkeley berth. New rigging. Race or cruise. $8,000/ best offer. (415) 968-4323 days; (415) 851-0310 eves. RENT TO OWN. 33-ft yacht: $395 per month plus dock fees. Wanted: one person to hire on. Twin engines. Full kitchen, flybridge. Fully equipped. Call (408) 978-7889 or (408) 996-2037.

ISLANDER 28 PARTNER NEEDED. Become a full vested 1/3 partner in a beautiful, wellkept 28' sailboat Berkeley berth. Pedestal steering, VHF, depth, 4 sails, sleeps 6, many extras. $170/month, 4G down. 547-5199 or 254-4240. 1/2 SHARE RANGER 26.7 sails, depthfinder, knotmeter, VHF, RDF, etc. $2,000 down, $185/mo. Sausalito berth. Mark days 431-3323; eves. 641-7102.

EXPERIENCED SAILOR. Become an almost full time user of a Yankee 30 sloop which is kept in Richmond and seldom sailed by her owner. Split monthly costs and pitch in on maintenance. Call Gary 388-3626.

1986 BAYLINER 28-FT CONTESSA. Sunbridge model with many extras. Excellent condition. 85 hours. Like new. $35,000. Call Tony at work (916) 985-1204; home (916) 933-1275. SANFORD WOOD BOAT YARD — USED BOATS. Call (415) 236-6633. 35’ Chris Craft. Exc. New rebuilt 427: $15K; 23’ SeaRay cuddy cabin, new engine: $12K; 24’ Coronado, good buy at $3,500, By owner, Rick Wood.

1915

USED SAILBOATS 23-FT TO 34-FT

new, Harken hardware, many extras. Galv. trailer, f/g storage box. Everything you need for fast fun! All in excellent condition. Buying house, must sell. Asking $47,000. (415) 830-0660 Mike.

LIFERAFT FOR SALE: JCR 6-PERSON open,

MOTORYACHT.

2 staterooms, twin engines, good condition, exc. liveaboard. $17,900/offers. Must sell. Tim 331-4535.

NACRA 5.7 CATAMARAN. 18’/2-ft, 1986, like

CLASSIC TUG.

46' Cairglia & Castagnola fishing-workboat. VHF, Loran, depthsounder, CB, autopilot, 471, stove, sink. Boat restored in 1984. Vallejo berth. $7,500. (707) 552-2659.

CREW

MAY I HELP YOU WITH AND KEEP YOU COMPANY on your sailboat? I am petite, charming, cheerful, attractive, well-educated, capable & experienced offshore early 40's lady. P.O. Box 69715 STN. K., Vancouver, Canada V5K4Y7.

CREW WANTED. 40-ft ketch, Mexico, South Pacific & beyond. Celestial navigation, mechanical & cooking skills desired. Pay own way. Please write: Skip, 220 Redwood Hwy. #176, Mill Valley, CA 94941.

QUALITY YACHT WOODWORKING Traditional & Modern — Epoxy laminating a specialty. Consulting, Design and Fabrication. 15 years experience. Reasonable Rates, References. Gary Young, Young Associates (415) 924-2101

MARINE DIESEL ENGINE SEMINAR Learn how to operate, maintain and repair your diesel engine. Get hands-on experience adjusting valves, timing an engine, bleeding the fuel system, diagnosing problems and making repairs. Programs held on Saturdays. For more information, phone Technical Education Institute. (415) 233-3623.

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BERTHING SPACE AVAILABLE

STORAGE LOCKERS FOR RENT

25 to 55 feet. Small, privately owned Point Richmond Marina. Quaint, deep water access in sheltered cove. Very protected with security. Phone Tom Decker, 232-7380.

Inside full service boatyard. $150 per month. Available immediately. 10’ x 24' Call S.F. Boatworks (415) 626-3275

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WE TAKE THE WORRY OUT OF BOAT BUYING

WANTED — GOSPEL SHIP

Two-year wear outlook, oil analysis, computer comparison. If you like gambling, why don’t you visit Reno????? MARINE ENGINE SURVEY (415) 934-615^

Donate your sailing vessel to God’s plan for the Philippines. Cruising sailboat 50'+ LOD needed for extended evangelism trip. Tax benefits. Reply to: Rev. Jim Talbott, P.O. Box 4280, Vallejo, CA 94590 or Rev. Emiliano Valle, (707) 643-1432.

CREW - CONT'D

NEED BLUEWATER SAILOR as third crew

RACING CREW WANTED. Must commit to 4

GREAT FUN’S EXCESS INVENTORY for sale:

TRAILER/BOAT CRADLE & HAM RADIO.

person aboard 1st class 37-ft Westsail. Leave Pago Pago 9/15/87 for Honolulu. For interview call John Samuels, days (415) 331-8888; nights (415) 925-9028.

day/mo. minimum; be willing to help with maint; have basic sailing skills & gear. Plan¬ ning for midwinters & YRA seasons. Lv. message 24 hrs. (408) 279-3510.

B&G 190, depthsounder, knotmeters, spin¬ nakers & mains for 17' J; 15’ I; 64’ E; 23' P; spin pole, hyd. backstay pump, 24" folding prop, pipe berths, RDF, Trimble Loran, 80 amp charger, wind gen. (415) 989-8014.

Heavy duty 4-wheel trailer now cradling 49-ft sailboat. Street legal w/permit: $650/OBO. Atlas 210 Ham radio w/complt. w/S.W.R. & antenna tuner meters: $30/OBO. (415) 893-6261.

FEMALE CO-CRUISER WANTED for at lease another season in Mexico. Super sailboat, presently near Loreto. Desire non-smoker, slim, not opposed to romance. Will drive back about Oct. I am 37, very fit, attractive. I think easy to get along with. Lon, 553 Neal St„ Pleasanton, CA 94566.

USED GEAR: Ranger 26, brand new Ulmer

CRUISING LADY WANTED. Lady 40+ to cruise Mexico. Non-smoker. Boat 37' Tayana cutter. Well-equipped. Leave 12/87. Send picture. (619) 427-0113. #113, 2733 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106. CREW AVAILABLE: Male, 29, physician look¬ ing to crew heading anywhere west or south leaving 1/88. Experienced Bay sailor, ablebodied, hardworking, excellent cook and a nice guy. Joe (415) 821-9365.

Kolius main & jib: $900. Paid $1,700. 786-2300; 654-0733.

LORAN C. Never used. SI-TEX/KODEN with manuals. $625. (415) 856-2004.

V/t HP MERCURY OUTBOARD MOTOR for sale: $420. Has shortshaft & new water pump. Low running hours. Will trade for o.b. motor with longshaft. Call Ben at (415) 695-0786, leave message.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES CREW POSITION WANTED TO SO. PACIFIC. Sailing, diving, salvage, fix-it skills, ocean & foreign cruising. Write: Mike Gaylor, P.O. Box 717, Occidental, CA 95465 or call (707) 874-3680.

FATHER, AGE 51, AND SON, AGE 26 with Westsail 32. Seeking compatible female companions to share rugged adventures of day sailing, fishing, etc. off Sonoma coast. Must not be faint of heart & in good physical condition. Send personal description & history of ocean experience. P.O. Box 1034, Bodega Bay, CA 94923.

CRUISING LADY WANTED. Cruising Mexico fall ’87. Tahiti spring ’88, N.Z. fall ’88.43-ft sailboat. Excellent equipment for world cruis¬ ing. Must be compatible with good attitude for active cruising. Resume & photo to: Cap¬ tain, 3370 N. Hayden, Suite 123-164, Scotts¬ dale, AZ 85251.

USED GEAR MAST FOR

MAST FOR SALE. 31’6" aluminum mast in very good cond. with 2 #8 Lewmar winches, boom, sail & standing rigging & turnbuckles. $1,500 or make an offer. Contact: Cliff Lawson, (415) 382-0654; (707) 778-7508 evenings. 2 HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD: as new: $275; Sailor RDF (as new): $175; Fisher 30 jib: $50; Norcold 1 cu.ft. fridge 12VDC/110AC: $50; 1987 Mazda cab plus pick-up truck: matching shell, Ungor stereo: $6,800; Guest nav. lights (new: $30 pr. Phone 332-4049.

ZEST FOR SAILING. Female crew with some experience available for sailing in the Bay mid-week/weekends. Want to sharpen sailing skills. I am cheerful, well-educated, attractive & in my late 30's. Non-smoker. Call Nancy at (415) 591-5717.

sails & trailer: $975 or offer; 9.9 Honda longshaft o.b., clean: $750 or offer; 1980 Evinrude longshaft o.b. (like new) w/elect start, alternator: $825 or offer. Call eves/ weekends. (408) 923-4223.

WOOD TOOLS FOR SALE. Milwaukee 4x24 belt sander with dust pickup: $250; Milwaukee 1/2-inch hole shooter drill: $80; Rockwell 1 hp router, 'A & W inch collets: $80; Bosch 1581 VS Sabre saw: $95; Bosch % sheet finish sander: $75; Bosch heat gun: $65; Bosch angle grinder: $65; Mikita Fin¬ nish sander: $40.6-in. bench grinder: $50; 1 hp 110/220vac motor: $95; 1/2 hp 110 vac motor: $50; Mizzen staysail, rip stop nylon, 350 sq.ft: $375; 12-ft spin, pole spruce: $250. (415) 368-1992.

NORTH BAY — YACHT SERVICE Rigging inspection/repair. Equipment installation, maintenance, consultation. Call for appointment. CAPT. ED WERNICKE (707) 644-2474.

HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL CRUISES Enjoy learning heavy weather sailing, anchoring, navigation, spinnakers & cruising skills. Join Solo TransPac skipper Mike Pyzel on a personally tailored 3-5 day liveaboard instruction cruise in Santa Barbara’s offshore islands. Brochure. PYZEL NAVIGATION & CRUISING, P.O. Box 4217, Santa Barbara, CA 93140-4217 (805) 640-0900

SAN JUAN ISLANDS And autumn winds are the best. Private, fully-equipped CS 27 sailboat available at $50. per day. Includes cruising spinnaker, Autohelm, BBQ, cruiser suits and much more. Ph: (604) 530-1046 eves.

FOR SALE 1

6 HP SUZUKI OUTBOARD LONGSHAFT. Ex¬ cellent shape, still being broken in. $650. Bill (415) 474-4081.

DECCA 060 RADAR. 24-mile unit. Dome, although intact & complete, is defective. In¬ side piece, the viewer & hood are OK. I've had them bench checked. Complete with manual & cable. $150/OB0. 522-2163.

Bird Boat #11 Oriole For sale by THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY SAILING ASSOCIATION. Sale-away condition. Asking $3,500. Phone (707) 643-4468 or (415) 924-1699

NEEDED: QUALIFIED WOODWORKER. Busy full service yard needs a quality person. Five years marine experience. Good pay and benefits. (415) 351-8800.

HELP WANTED: FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER/ General office/sales. Duties include accounts payable & credits, typing, phones, customer service. Must be self-starter & detailoriented. Knowledge of boats helpful. Call Rhonda 332-5086, 10 a.m.-12 noon daily. Maritime Electronics of Sausalito.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR CHARTER BOAT. Part-time. Good work en¬

1983 FATTY KNEES DINGHY. 8-ft w/oars,

SAILING CREW WANTED. Active, responsi¬ ble, socially inclined people interested in sail¬ ing of 58-ft ketch (Bay/coastal cruising). Of¬ fering crew camaraderie & hands-on ex¬ perience on a good boat. Experience helpful but not necessary. (415) 567-4945.

SALE. Ballenger 4x6x34’ masthead1 spar w/uppers plugged for deck step tabernacle. $1,000/best offer. (408) 338-4859.

SPINNAKER. 11A ounce tri-radial formerly sailed on a C&C 40'. Excellent condition. Dick Bockius 547-4447.

BRAND NEW YANMAR DIESEL SB-12. 10-12 hp on original Sked complete with: transmission, motor mounts, coupling, tool box & tools. Dash & plug in controls. Com¬ plete new assembly ready to install. $2,000 cash. Call (916) 272-5882.

ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM. Hyde stream stay 1 for 30’ to 45’ boat: $750; Dyer rowing dinghy 9': $375; wooden wheel 30”: $100; set of curtains & tracks, orange, new: $30. Phone (408) 395-2217. MERCEDES DIESEL. 40 hp new, $2,000; 65 hp used, $750 plus parts. Jay (408) 723-1697.

vironment & opportunities. Duties include: run efficient office; answer phones & mail; more. Requirements: lots of initiative, familiarity with IBM-PC, own car. East Bay location. Dolphin Charters. (415) 527-9622.

HELP

WANTED:

MACHINIST-MECHANIC

with experience fabricating custom boat parts & repairing equipment using lathe, mill & Tig. welding. Phone (415) 865-8677.

EXPERIENCED SAILMAKER WANTED to aid in general management & production of growing sail loft in US Virgin Islands. Must be knowledgeable in production, repair, & sales. Salary, commission structure, benefits & stock acquisition. Best sailing conditions in the world. Send resume to: Sailmaker, P.O. Box 3527, St. Thomas, USVI 00801.

MEXICO CHARTS Order Mexican charts directly from Mexico. $2.00 each (shipping included). Sounding in meters. For complete list and sample letter in Spanish send $7.00 to: Cartas Nauticas, 1127 B 9th St. #27, Albany, CA 94710. Tel: (415) 527-9368.

USED SAILBOATS 22-FT TO 47-FT. Name brands, fiberglass, well-equipped. JIM IRWIN, BRKR. (415) 883-9750

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL ISLANDS Explore the exciting Channel Islands of Santa Barbara. 1 have a fast and comfortable Santana 37 especially equipped for this vigorous cruising area. Provisioned. Capt. Peter Crane, ASA Instructor. Brochure. 1817 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 569-0403. *

OUR MOST POPULAR CHARTER BOAT IS FOR SALE! 1985 Ericson 32. Fully equipped. Great condition. Lease in charter for income or perfect liveaboard. Sausalito or Redwood City berth. $60,000. Dave Garrett Sailing (415) 367-0850.

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46-FT SLIP AT 25% DISCOUNT. Subletting to keep 2-finger Ballena Isle slip by restaurants, chandlery, 1,000 feet to open Bay, 3 miles to Treasure Island. $210/month, period negotiable to 1-2 years. (408) 735-7224. •

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FOR SALE: TANDEM AXLE TRAILER for 28-ft boat. 10,000 lb. gross weight. Includes electric brakes, equalizer lifts & stabilizer bars. ST.395/OBO. (415) 365-3075.

CLUB NAUTIQUE FAMILY LIFE MEMBER¬ SHIP. Includes lessons: basic to bluewater; seminars, discounted charters, use of train¬ ing fleet, social activites. Locations in Alameda & Sausalito. Value $2,750; asking $1,900/OBO. Jon, wk: (415) 485-4536; hm: (415) 499-9104.

New Goiot & Bomar hatches. 12' wooden Asa Thompson rowing skiff. New 33 hp dsl eng. 35' Atkins cutter, Mexican cruise vet. Call Chris at (916) 777-6557.

CLUB NAUTIQUE SINGLE LIFE MEMBER¬ SHIP. Lessons, seminars, from beginner to expert Free use of training boats. Must sell, moved to Las Vegas. $1,500. Call Don (702) 645-0332.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Back issues of Latitude 38, going back to May ’80. You pay postage/shipping & they’re yours. Call Bill or Margaret (916) 371-2313.

SWAP MOUNTAIN VIEW CONDO for 25-footer or under. One bdrm, one bath. $75,000. Existing $70,700 loan transferable to qualified buyer or get your own financing. Call me & let's deal. Sam, days (408) 562-2650; eves. (408) 255-1987.

WANTED 2 BRITISH WOMEN SEEK CARETAKING POSITION on yacht in S. Marin. Experience woodworkers & gen. maintenance on large yachts. Good references, open time period (both U.S. Res.). Leave message. Simone (415) 626-1333.

BOAT WANTED. 28' Land and Sea with flybridge in good condition with trailer. Call Ed (415) 836-2519. WANTED 35’-45' TRIMARAN. Cruising type. I am looking for value. Only serious sellers please call. (415) 493-6039 eves.

WANT: TO RENT LIVEABOARD IN S.F. 2 weeks to 2 months to determine if I should live aboard. Ridiculously reliable, com¬ pulsively clean, terribly trustworthy. Call Phil (415) 554-6850. Let it ring. '/■

DESPERATELY SEEKING SMOKERS Who've tried everything. • Quit smoking in one day while sailing S.F. Bay • Or met with our leading researcher for in¬ tensive individual treatment. • Painless • Affordable • Call for a free consultation. • Call Applied Smoking Research (415) 398-8233

NEXT THUNDERBIRD WORLDS IN SAN FRANCISCO IN 1989 Plan to participate in your new fiberglass boat. 2 deck designs, kits or complete. New parts for old Birds. BOOTH ENTERPRISES, 781 Fairvlew Rd„ Victoria, BC, Canada. Ph: (604) 386-9622.

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SPARS BY SEAL Since 1969, building the best aluminum masts and booms for 1960’s & 70 s fiberglass sailboats, to strict one-design class rules. We stock hard to find extensions and parts, and have the expertise. Seal’s Spars & Rigging • Steve Seal • (415) 521-7730.

s.o.s. Same old s—! It must be haulout time again! Don't paint it! Solid Copper sheathing system now available for fiberglass sailboats. 30’ from $1,600 complete! We prep and apply. For brochure and price info, (408) 423-3434. Phil Barnes, BOTTOM ARMOR.

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EPGEWATER YACHT SA1ES

SELECTED BROKERAGE 20’ SANTANA with trailer. 22’ SANTANA.

1306 BRIDGEWAY

SAUSALITO, CA 94965 (415) 332-2060 CURRENT OFFERS — MANY OTHERS AVAILABLE

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27’ O'DAY.

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.. Bank Repo/Offers

. 28’ NEWPORT.2 frm

. 22,000.00

. 30’ NEWPORT III. 45,000.00

. 34’ SCHOCK . 75,000.00 35’ SANTANA... 3from . 35,000.00 Excellent Bank Financing available All above boats are very well equipped.

. C&C 43’

MARINER ARE YACHTS

Veteran ocean race/cruiser. Perkins diesel loaded with elec¬ tronics. Sails, winches and offshore gear. Try $65,000.

IRWIN 30’ 1976, autopilot,

26’ SEA QUEST Roomy in¬

roller/furling jib. Long list of gear. Asking $18,000.

terior, VHF, 15 hp o/b.

EXCLUSIVE Northern California Dealer (415) 521-7030

Try $4,500. I

1070 Manna Village Parkway #101 • Alameda, CA 9

(415) 523-8502

46’ GAFF KETCH (Abeking & Rasmussen) Size Manufacturer

Quality built, Germany. Mercedes diesel. Just completely refur¬ bished inside/out, up to survey. Asking $41,000.

Tear

Description / Comments

Value

High Bid

POWERBOATS 18' Apache

'85

Ski, 350 Chevy, Berkeley jet

15,600

3,000

29' Wellcraft 2900

'83

Flybridge sprtfshr, twin 260s, trlr

55,000

20,000

31' Chris Craft

'61

Sea skiff, recent overhaul, nice

28,400

12,000

’

SAIL BOATS

25’FOLKBOAT 1961, in show condition, new paint and varnish. Only asking $4,400.

29’ CASCADE 1981 i/b aux. New electronics incld’g AP. Owner must sell. Try $7,000.

1,500

600

12,000

6,750

Main/jib, 6 hp Johnson long shaft

10,000

3,000

Main/jib, 30 hp Atomic 4

16,800

4,500

Main/jib, Atomic 4, speedo, tiller

17,000

7,500

30' Seidelmann

'75 '79

Main/jib, Yanmar 15hp, llOv

22,000

39' Soverel Custom

'80

I0R race machine! Too much stuff!

65,000

15' Force Five

'78

Great singlehanded daysailer w/trlr

25' Santana 525

'80

5 sails, speedo, head

26' Pearson

'78

27' Catalina

'77

27' Newport

27,000

SOON TO BE RELEASED FOR SALE

30' Ericson

Pretty good shape: 9/1

41' Morgan 01

On its way from up north

45' Explorer

Same as above, mid-Sept

48' Mapleleaf

Another great Ifveaboord

34' Tollycraft '85 Boat virtually brand new Unless otherwise noted, all beats are located in our storage yard, or at our docks at Mariner Square in Alameda - CALL IF YOU NEED DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE - (415)523-8502 PLEASE CALL TO OBTAIN THE LATEST RELEA^S AND CURRENT BIDS TOR OUR POWER, SAIL, S, HOUSEBOAT LISTINGS TO BE PUt (WTO OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST. COMPUTE THE FORM gElOW S SEND TO

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ASKING

LOA DESIGN 30' 30' 30' 32' 32' 32' 32' 33' 34' 36' 36' 36'

Fisher P.H. M/S, '7a.55,000 Pearson 303, '83. Dsl, wheel.49,000 Rawson, 1967, dsl, full keet...27,700 Aries sloop, 79, Sausalito berth.39,500 Downeast cutter, 76, Sausalito berth.54,000 Ericson, 2 from.24,000 Traveller cutter, 77, Berkeley berth.44,500 Hans Christian cutter, '81, Bristol..87,000 Seafarer, 74. Dsl, Bristol.34,000 Cheoy Lee center cockpit ketch 76..67,000 Pearson 365, 77, Liveaboard, race/cruisa.65,000 S-2 (11 Meter) sloop,'80..67,000

LOA DESIGN 36' 37 37 38' 39' 41' 41' 42' 44' 50' 60'

ASKING

Yamaha sloop, '81. Race, cruise.79,000 Gulfstar, 78. Great liveaboard.79,000 Trismus (France) cutter, '80. Ocean vet.58,000 Alajuela, 77. Loaded for cruising.79,000 Freyja, 2 from.79,500 Formosa ketch. 72. Cruise/liveaboard.79,000 Newport-ll. '83. Sausalito berth.82,000 Garden ketch. 1975. Great liveaboard.95,000 Spencer Cutter. 1979. Loaded.139,000 Gulfstar Ketch. 1977. Liveaboard.125,000 Gaff Cutter. 1911. Fully restored beauty.....95,000

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The ARIES 32 is available NEW, or from Brokerage — Give us a call for more information.

We have in stock a 1982 ISLANDER 28 with a Yanmar diesel. The Islander 28 has proven to be an ideal San Francisco Bay boat. Sturdy and safe, it can be sailed singlehanded or with the family. A great value at $25,500.

SELECTED BROKERAGE CAL 2-27, 1976, diesel.$22,500/0ffers CATALINA, 1985, diesel.$22,900 BABA, 1984, all the gear.$86,000/0ffers ERICSON 30, 1969, new main and roller furling jib ... $28,500 ODYSSEY by Alberg .$27,000 ARIES 32, cruising gems — several available.... from $34,500 FUJI ketch, 1976, Pisces diesel.$44,000/0ffers MARINER 32, f/g, full keel.$47,500 CUSTOM STEEL sloop, Pilothouse.$55,000/0ffers CHEOY LEE, 1981, diesel, cruise .$55,000/0ffers GARDEN ketch, teak hull, diesel .$37,000 CHEOY LEE Luders.$45,000 ISLANDER 36.. (3) from $45,000 PEARSON 365, ’76, Westerbeke dsl, VHF, AP, Loran, SatNav, log, KM, WD, WS, refrig, gd sail inventory, plus plus .Asking $65,000 36’ ANGLEMAN, 1977, f/g ketch, full keel .$55,000 37’ ISLANDER, diesel, cruise potential.$36,000 38’ ERICSON, 1985, new condition, two enclosed cabins $116,000 39’ CAL 39, 1977, Perkins 4-108, spinnaker, 150, 110, Barient S/T 32’s, plus plus.$69,000 41’ SEA TIGER, ketch, bluewater cruise and liveaboard .. $79,000 43’ C&C, 1973, nice layout.$78,000 45’ BREWER, 1978, dsl, cntr cockpit ketch, teak interior $110,000 45’ FUJI ketch, 1977.$139,000/0ffers 45’ STEEL Masthead Cutter, 1962, refitted throughout.. $120,000 57’ CHRIS CRAFT, 1972, flush deck & flybridge.$192,500 PLEASE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL POWER & SAIL LISTINGS 27’ 27’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 32’ 32’ 32’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 36’ 36’ 36’

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◄ UNION 36’ This seldom sailed late model boat is aaoutstanding ex¬ ample of the Perry school of full keel cruising boats; seakindly and ruggedly constructed. She sports a dod¬ ger, electric windlass with its own battery, roller furl jib, refer and much more. She can be seen prior to or at the boat show. Try . . . $77,000.

MONSUN 31 ‘PASSAGE’► The Swedes build boats to handle all conditions. The Monsun exemplifies that ability. In excellent condition, this full keel cruiser includes five bags of sails, a Volvo dsl, AP, wheel steering, plus more. Priced right at $47,000.

◄ ERICSON 32’ ‘REXFORD /’ You.can buy a 32 footer for what a 27 or 29 costs. Re¬ cent bottom paint. Boat needs very little work. A wheel steer, inb gas. Don’t miss this one. Now . . . $23,500.

144.500

120,000 149,000 139.500 195,000 195.000

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RANGER 33’ ‘JUBILATION’► Are you looking for the ideal family cruiser for the Bay or coastal? This famous Gary Mull design has served just that purpose for years! She is well-equipped, wellmaintained and easy to sail. She’ll provide a number of years of pure fun and enjoyment. Nothing to add . . . at $35,000. jc? ,

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mmm. ◄SUNDOWNER 30’ TUG 'SEAKEEPER' All the “toys” are here for that leisurely weekend on the Bay or the two week vacation on the Delta. Just looking at her means “safe and comfortable”. She has a 500 mile range with a quiet 72 hp Perkins diesel. Try it . . . you’ll like it. $57,500.

1070 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100 Alameda. CA 94501 (415) 865-6151

PETER JONES YACHT BROKERAGE

MILANO YACHTS

(415) 386-5870 BUYERS: If you’re looking for a boat & don’t see it here, or if you don’t know which boat among the many alternatives will satisfy your sailing needs, then please call. My listings change constantly, & I may have some suggestions if you haven’t decided on a specific boat.

52’ KROGAN TRAWLER '74. Clean ferro long distance trawler. GM 6-71, refrig., w/d. A home afloat. 65,000. 45’ LANCER POWERSAILER ’83. Twin dsls, electronics. & more. $149,000. 40’ NEW1CK CSTM CATMRN ’83. Wing mast. West sys, TransPac vet. $96,000. 39’ FREYA ’78. Well rigged cruising cutter, Yanmar, vane, etc. $79,500. 38’ CUSTOM SLOOP ’81. Canadian built Huntingford design. Much cruising gear. $79,500. 37’ SOVEREL ’72. Super cruis’g sip. DS, vane, SSB, Loran + more. $39,500. 36’ ISLANDER ’74. Wheel, SignePelectronics, clean. Great Price! '36’ YAMAHA ’81. (7) sails, hydraulics, whl, electronics, Clean. Inquire. 36’ OKOMOTO kch ’56. Mahog on oak, bronze fastened, recent-refit. $29,500. 35’ MAGELLAN ’66. Mahogany planked aft cabin sloop w/S.F. berth. $31,500. 34’ WYLIE ‘80. Dsl, Loran, (9) sails, autopilot and more. $49,500. 33’ NOR’WEST. Strongly built, fast. Burns design with nice interior, diesel, wheel, Rover dinghy and more. Ideal world cruiser. $49,950. 33’ PETERSON ’78. Well equipt Vt ton racer-cruiser. Dsl, electr, etc. $45,000. 32’ CRUISING SLOOP ’72. Superbly built NZ kauri. Must see! $35,000. 31’ CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE, ’69. Crusing ketch w/Loran, ddgr, +. $29,000 30’ ISLANDER MKII ’71. Call for great price! 30’ NEWPORT MKII ’77. TillerMaster, race rigged, nice. $30,000 30’ PETERSON 1/2 TON ’74. Cold-molded racer w/good inventory. $18,500. 30’ YANKEE. Sparkman & Stephens design. Call for details. 28’ HERRESHOFF ’52. Cedar on oak. Much recent work. OFFERS. 27’ BRISTOL ’72. Four sails and outboard motor. $8,900. 27’ CAL ’73. Well equipt racer/cruiser. Autohelm, din & more. $14,000. 27’ ERICSON ’74. Clean with possible S.F. Marina berth. Inquire. 27’ NEWPORT 27S ’77.Very clean. Depth, VHF, 6 sails, dsl + more. $15,500. 27’ BANHOLM ’68. Inboard FG Scandinavian Sloop. $14,000. 27’ VEGA ’73. Clean pocket cruiser w/dsl, dodger, cabin heater, etc. Inquire. 26’ COLUMBIA MKII ’69.Roomy w/lines led aft. 2 anchors. S.F. slip. $10,500. 24’ YANKEE DOLPHIN ’68. Sparkman & Stephens design. $12,000. 24’ NORTHSTAR-FARR 727 ’76. Go fast with 7 sails, hdfoil, Barients. Offers. 24’ NIGHTINGALE ’74.Great well-equipt little racer/cruiser. CHEAP. ' 23’ BEAR. Nice example of this traditional S.F. Bay woodie. $4,000. CALL FOR MANY MORE LISTINGS. SELLERS: If you own any well-built boat in good condition & want an honest and capable person to represent you during the problems of negotiation, financing, sea trial, survey, title transfer, insurance, property tax proration & the inevitable Snafu, please call & list your boat.

GREAT STARTER BOATS .

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' ’ 23’ 24' 25’ 25’ 25 25 2iy * 26’ * 26’

Catalina Columbia MacGregor Santana Ericson Windward 24 Bahama 25 Cal 2-25 Capri Ericson Pac.Seacraft Col. MK II Dawson 26

25’ ’ 26 28’ * 29 30’ 30’ * 30’ 30’

Club racers - coastal cruisers tYamaha 17,500 * 31‘ Pearson 31 lnt..Folkboat 16,500 32’ Ericson Islander 28 30,000 * 33 Inter.Design Ranger 29 24,500 34' Hunter 34 Bristol 29.9 39,000 * 35’ Bristol 35.5 lEricson 30 27,000 35’ Bristol 35.5 Isl. Bahama 39,500 * 35 Bristol 35.5 Newport II 31,000 * 38' Catalina 38

24’ 26’ * 27’ 30’ 30’ 30’

C&C24 C&C26 C&C27 C&C 1/2 Ton C&C 1/2 Ton C&C 30

* 24’ 24’ . 27 . 27

Farr 727 V Nightingale Contest 27 Santa Cruz Hawkfarm Mair 28 J-30 Olson SO P/J 1/2 T

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$6,000 4,900 3,000 5,250 8,500 6,000

9,800 23,000 7,500 13,500 22,000

7,900 18,000

* 26’ 27’ 27’ * 27’ * 27 27 * 27’ * 27 * 28’ * 29’ 29’ * 30’ 30'

9,000 16,500 24,000

Pearson 26 Cal 2-27 Cal 2-27 Catalina Catalina Catalina Coronado 27 Ericson 27 Newport 28 Buccanner 295 Ericson Catalina lslanderMk2

11,000

13,500 14,500 9,500 16,000 20,000

17,500 25,700 35,000 28,000

24,000 29,850 17,000 49,500 63,000 70,000 78,500 63,000

C&C RACE OR CRUISE 14,000 29,000 25,000 18,000 23,000 38,950

* 34' 35' * 36' 38 * 40' * 40'

C&C 34 C&C 35 MKII C&C 36 C&C C&C 40 C&C 40

54,700 49,500 69,000 76,500 110,000 110,000

HIGH PERFORMANCE

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* 28’

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* 30’ * 30’

BROKERAGE DOWN EAST 38

SANTANA 35

1975 cutter, main w/reef, roller furl jib, shower, stereo, Hi-Seas heater, loaded w/electrpnics, exclnt cond. Asking $75,000.

Race ready, new rig, 1984, new mylar headsails, 3 chutes, stan¬ dard instruments, radio and new Loran. Asking $49,500.

CATALINA 30

BALBOA 27

1975, Atomic 4 gas l/B, jib, main, lapper, VHF, DS, pres¬ sure water, shower, sleeps 5, many extras. Exclnt cond. Ask¬

Shoal keel w/cast iron C.B., in¬ cludes trlr, dsl l/B, whl steer’g, binnacle compass, dodger, heater, galley, closed head. Must see. Asking $17,500.

ing $23,750.

NEWPORT 27S 1977, 30 hp Atomic 4 gas l/B, 4 sails, VHF, DS, RDF, Loran, whl steer’g, binnacle compass. Much more including Achilles 2 man inflatable w/O/B, foul weather gear. Exclnt cond. Ask¬

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31’ 32’ 33 33’ 34 34 34’ 34’ 35 35’ 36’ 36’ 37’

Monsun Challenger Freedom Kt. Freedom Kt. Cal Cal 2-34 Columbia 34 Wylie 10.3 Coronado 35 Niagara 35 Pearson 365 Watkins Rafiki 37

Mon-Sat

ing $17,900.

32’ COLUMBIA SABRE

O’DAY 25

1966 racing sloop, great Bay sailer, 5 sails, double berth, gal¬ ley, VHF. Asking $5,900.

1976, w/trailer & electric start 12.5 hp O/B, galley, sleeps 5. Excellent cruiser, shoal draft w/centerboard. Asking $12,500.

30' *31' * 33' * 33’ * 33' * 34' * 34' 36' 55’

Pearson Flyer Peterson 1/2T Petersen 33 Peterson 33 Rodgers3/4 Dash 34 Wylie 34 Peterson Swede 55

T redes Offers 33,500 43,950 39,500 38,500 49,500 62,500 105,000

LIVEABOARD - OFF-SHORE CRUISERS * 28’ Cheoy Lee

COLUMBIA 26 1969 Mark II, 9.9 hp O/B, 5 sails, 6 winches, lines led aft, galley, dinette, sleeps 6, closed head, VHF, DS, RDF. Asking $8,995 w/trlr or $7,595 without trailer.

8,500 9,500 17,950 14,000 23,000 18,500 38,750 24,000 38,500

29,750 47,000 35,000 79,000 79,000 31,000 44,500 34,000 46,500 45,000

* 37 Steel Cutter

89,500

65,000 77,500

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37 38’ 38’ 39' 39 40 41' 43' 45' 46' 46' 47

89,950 58,000 79,900 69,000 72,000 94,000 130,000 99,500 62,000

Trismus Downeast Morgan 382 Cal Corinthian Lancer 39 M/S Stevens. 40 Cheoy Lee Kt. Kettenburg Explorer Formosa 46 Morgan 46 Cheoy Lee 47 Kt

110,000 99,500 150,000 98,500

85,000

Hours 9-5 Sunday

★ AT OUR DOCKS

(415) 523-7474

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MILANO YACHTS

DISTINCTIVE NEW & PRE-OWNED CRUISING YACHTS

WITCH OF THE WIND C&C 36

COYOTE

SISTERSHIP

This 1980 Wylie 34 “COYOTE” has been carefully equipped and cared for by its original owner. Although she has been suc¬ cessfully raced in the bay and the ocean, her careful maintenance has kept her in perfect condition . . . even her mast has been redone. The versatile fractional rig allows for racing or cruising with excellent performance. Nothing was spared in sailing instrumentation and all electronics are in fine working order. Electronics include masthead wind instruments, speedo/log, depthsounder, VHF, Loran C and auto¬ pilot. There are nine bags of sails for bay and ocean conditions — the main and the number three are brand new! She is just great. See her at our docks now. Call Ed Milano. Priced at $49,500

By far the best equipped C&C 36 in the Bay Area. The owner has lavished care and installed many extras to enhance the livability of this quality yacht. She is being sold fully found with all the gear and equipment aboard right down to the dinnerware and cutlery. • • • • • •

Alpha Marine pilot TI Loran C Hydraulic backstay Cybernet stereo Motorola 440 VHF Signet wind instr.

• • • • • •

Ground tackle Battery charger Hl-Seas diesel heater CNG stove & oven Unifridge 12 & 110 V Mast head strobe

This is only a partial list of the inventory that is available with the sale of this fine example of a C&C 36. A top quality yacht that is properly equipped and maintained. Reduced to $62,500

“JADE STAR” CAL 2-34 PETERSON 33

P.J. 30

“Flyer” is set up for racing, with furniture. Equipment list is extensive and complete — Loran included! Excellent ocean boat and very competitive . . . we’re talking .bags of sails, mylar, Kevlar, Micron 33, etc. So if you’re a serious sailor, come & have a look!

1972 Palmer Johnson Yz ton designed by Sparkman & Stevens. A deisel powered very stiff sailer with a full sail inventory. This roomy 30-footer was designed to race offshore . . . MORA here we come.

$38,500-

$43,500. Call Ed Milano for details.

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Call Ed Milano for details.

A perfect C^l 2-34 in outstanding condi¬ tion. Fully outfitted for liveaboard. Installed ^microwave oven and coffee-maker are just the beginning of her long list of accessories: CNG stove & oven, Cold Machine, 30 amp charger, Cole fireplace, H/C pressure water with shower, Halon extinguishers, tele¬ phone jack, clock & barometer and full electronics. She is ready to move aboard or to cruise this summer! Ask for Ed Milano.

$44,500

FORTMAN MARINA • (415) 523-7474 1535 BUENA VISTA AVE. • ALAMEDA

KERMIT PARKER YACHT BROKERAGE San Rafael Yacht Harbor 557 Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901

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BERMUDA 30 Ketch. Cheoy Lee quality, Herreshoff design. Teak hull, dodger, vane, full cover, new rig & sails ’84. Ex¬ cellent coastal cruiser. Asking $27,000

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27 F/G sloop. Volvo dsl, VHF, DS, RDF, ^peedo/log. 6’3” headroom. Rebuilt & refinished 1986. Asking $24,500

H-28 Ketch. Original version. New sails, dinghy, vane, full cover. Owner must sell. Make Offers

24’ LYLE HESS Cutter ’83. Port Orford cedar, monel fastened topsail gaff rig¬ ged. Needs interior completion. Truly a classic. Asking $16,000

40-ft HINCKLEY OWENS aux. cutter. Volvo diesel, teak decks, traditional, classic lines. Fast cruiser. $29,500/Offers

HUMBER YAWL,

LA MOUETTE

32’ TUMLAREN Sloop (Large Version). New Volvo dsl, traditional Scandanavian design. Maintained in immaculate condi¬ tion. $19,900/Offers

23’ replica of George Holmes’ still sailing, 1896 Canoe Yawl, Eel. Built by Ray Speck in 1985. Lapstrake, Port Orford Cedar over Oak frames, copper fastened, bright finish. Gaff rigged, sleeps 2. Has sailed Bay and Delta since 6/86; found to be exceptional seaboat in all weathers/sea conditions (article in WoodenBoat Mar/Apr’87). Asking $17,950.

CT49 sloop 1985. Perkins 4-108 dsl, SSB, SatNav, liferaft, sleeps 8. Immaculate, has had little use. $165,000/Offers

30 BENFORD F/G Cutter. Unique center cockpit design. Dual steering stations. Aft cabin, Izuzu dsl i/b. $19,950/Offers

DREADNAUGHT 32 Sloop. F/G version of famous Tahiti ketch. Dsl, vane, liferaft, teak decks. Go anywhere cruiser. $48,500/0ffers

K-38 Sloop. Famous Kettenburg quality. Well maintained class. Master Mariner winner. $19,900/Offers

36’ CHRIS CRAFT Sedan, 1947. Twin Chevys rebuilt 1987. Very clean & well maintained. Excellent liveaboard. Kept in covered berth. $19,750

ALBERG 35 Sloop. Volvo diesel, nine bags sails, VHF, DS, wheel steering. Classic F/G full keel cruiser. $33,000/0ffers

1928 50’ CLASSIC STEPHENS Motoryacht with Flybridge. Twin Detroit diesels, Port Orford cedar generator. Covered berth. Asking $49,950

OVER 100 ADDITIONAL LISTINGS • SLIPS AVAILABLE • CALL OR VISIT OUR SALES DOCK TODAY1

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There Is Only One Best Of Anything

he Lightwave 48 Carl Schumacher designs yachts of speed and ele¬ gance but, more important¬ ly — yachts of unparal¬ lelled suitability to each

owner’s objective. The Lightwave 48 is Carl’s solution to yachtsman Paul Berger’s objective: a super¬

ior quality center cockpit cruising yacht: a hull designed for speed, with¬ out racing boat distortions, combined with a luxurious interior suitable for long of¬ fshore cruises or living aboard. The result? Listen to the yachting press.

CHRIS CASWELL in YACHTING MAGAZINE: “This unlikely mixture of an innovative California de¬ sign and English crafts¬ manship have produced a yacht for the serious off¬ shore sailor who wants

— The Ultimate Bluewater Cruising Yacht speed without sacrificing comfort.’’ “The joinerwork is superla¬ tive, a great deal of thought has gone into the details, and the interior is open and airy. ” “The result is a remarkable yacht that drew long lines at its London Boat Show debut ... nine of the new 48’s have already been sold to these ‘conservative’ Europeans.’’ BOB PERRY in SAILING MAGAZINE: “The Lightwave is an easy design to like. ” “VJe can’t do much to im¬ prove this layout...”

first order: conceived to comfortably transport two or more adventurers with elegance and speed, graci¬ ous accomodations, meti¬ culous engineering and construction with a look and feel befitting the most discriminating owners. We believe that there are no other yachts so dedi¬ cated to this purpose.

Because there is only one best of anything.

CORLETT

D BLASIER LIGHTWAVE • EXPRESS • TIARA

“To my eye this (interior) is letter perfect.” The Lightwave 48 is an off¬ shore cruising yacht of the

(213) 578*7349 (714) 548*8060 (805) 658*9000

San Francisco’s Yacht Broker since 1969 Ort) VALIANT Bpb Perry 04. design. Sturdy cruising boat used very little. In excellent condition, recent epoxy bottom job, seller will consider a smaller boat, cars, property, jewels, whatever, in trade. Bring us your offer.

A A* CT CUTTER. Modern design and lots of room describe this 3 year old cutter. Large salon, 2 heads w/showers, 2 private staterooms and a huge galley make for great comfort at dock or at sea. Priced at only $108,000. It will not last long.

Q^J EXPRESS. Full race O f inventory but has never been raced or abused. Main¬ tained in bristol condition. Seller’s have moved up to a new Nordic so it’s priced to sell, HURRY at only $98,500. this boat is going to sell fast.

441 Corn¬ missioned ’80; she has received light usage & maintain¬ ed to very high standard. Trim¬ ble Loran, Navtec hyd, NECO AP, Harken furling — list goes on. Search the world — no Swan nicer than 'Chieftain'. a

AQ, NORDIC Ultimate *rO performance MY! The first 2ndhand 48 on the market. Built by knowledgeable yachts¬ man, she’s loaded. Save thou¬ sands on this next-to-new ves¬ sel. Seller is buying a larger Nor¬ dic — bring your offers.

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Af\) PETERSON* Hand“fU some and strong racer/ cruiser. Unbelieveable inven¬ tory! 14 sails, SSB, Trimble, Fax, SatNav, AP, microwave, lots more. Comfortable interior w/aft cabin & huge nav station. Priced very competitively at $85,000.

Af\5 NORDIC Displayed H’U at Alameda Boat Show; visit us to see this fantastic new SE mdl. Examine attention to de¬ tail, compare the luxurious ac¬ comodations — a new Nordic is affordable! If you miss the show, visit her at our office.

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CENTURION Displayed at Alameda InThe-Water Boat Show. Known as the ‘French Swan', it features 2 private staterms, 2 heads, Irg comfortable salon. In the mar¬ ket? Be sure to come by — we’ll have a genuine SHOW SPECIAL.

SAIL LASER. 34,500 SAN JUAN. 23,000 ISLANDER. 26,000 ERICSON. 21,000 OLSON. 18,500 MORGAN MKII. 28,000 C&C. 29,950 ISLANDER FREEPORT . 60,000 SOVERAL . 35,000 ISLANDER. 110,000 CATALINA SLOOP. 69,500 FREYA. 79,500 MORGAN KETCH. 70,000 VALIANT. 115,000 NELSON/MAREK SLP .. Offers PORPOISE. 110,000 C&C. 78,000 AMPHITRITE. 169,500 PETERSON. 110,000 PETERSON. 135,000 VALIANT. 125,000 PILOTHOUSE KETCH . . 250,000 DAVIDSON . Offers SANTA CRUZ . 169,000 KETCH. Offers NEVINS. 300,000 Plus Many Others * San Francisco Berlh Included

ALDEN

Only 2 years old. One of the finest yachts in the world. The defini¬ tion of grace & tradition. Fully equipt from AP to liferaft; main¬ tained to highest standards. If . you wish the best, ‘Savoir Faire’ should be on the top of your list.

4 4 ) CT KETCH Heavily H’ I constructed cruiser’s ‘ready to go’. Many upgrades in standard equip.; well-kept oneowner vessel shows much TLC. Full keel/heavy displ. make her very comfortable sea boat; ideal family sailing.

28’ 28’ 28’ 29’ 30’ 30’ 33’ 36’ 37’ 38’ 38’ 39’ 40’ 40’ 41’ 42’ 43' 43’ 44’ 46’ 47’ 48’ 50’ 50’ 55’ 101’

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CRUISING YAWL ‘ZAIDA’.

Designed by Sparkman and Stephens for a world-renowned yachtsman whose unique specifications could not be met by a production boat. Exceptional care and maintenance have kept ‘Zaida’ in virtually perfect condition; indeed the yacht shows like new. Constructed of Honduras mahogany by Driscoll Boat Works in San Diego, this vessel is meant to sail into immortality. A cruising couple will find the amenities as desireable as the craftsmanship. Drawing admiring glances in whatever harbor it graces, ‘Zaida’ is a refreshing alternative to the chrome and plastic vessels turned out on factory production lines. 5

24’ 30’ 30’ 33’ 34’ 34’ 35’ 41’ 42’ 42’ 43’ 44’ 44’ 48’ 50’ 50’ 52’ 55’ 57’ 58’ 63’ 70’ 90’ 96’

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$24,500 48,000 44,750 15,000 125,000 42,000 104,000 159,000 160,000 169,000 169,000 240,000 * 129,000 350,000 215,000 250,000 170,000 125,000 309,500 250,000 290,000 895,000 375,000 * 585,000

Plus Many Others * San Francisco Berth Included

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