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Our professional staff will help you find the right boat. Over 100 boats available, some examples below.

SANTANA 35. Fun class — Ready to race.

$48,500.

, only $878/mo. until 12/88.

RANGER 33. Loaded — New diesel aux. Reduced to $29,500. 44. Cruise ready. A 20 • 30 • 34 • 35 <EADY SANTANA 35

$619/mo.

$670/mo.

VALIANT 40 Cutter. Great cruiser. Excellent condition, well equipped. Reduced to only $98,500.

LORD NELSON 35-41 Cutters. Unequalled traditional cruisers! 37’ and 49’ cruising tugs available, too. Same fine quality. 49’ tug new this year.

25' Merit, 7,500 27' Newport, 13,500 2T CS, 24,000 27’ Catalina, '83, dsl aux, 17,500

28’ Islander, 26,000 J29, Full Race, '84, 33,000 34' Columbia, 28,000 36' CS, like new, 84,900

36' Islander, 44,500 37’ Tayana, '85, like new 44’ Cheoy Lee, 125,000

39’ FREEDOM EXPRESS Cutter. 44 hp Yanmar, ketch rigged. Spacious & attractive interior. Reduced to sell $115,000.

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Revised Edition

The entire Catalina 30 class is under “Revision.” It’s true. Dave Jacoby’s Catalina, “Revision,” is the 1988 season champion, placing first in seven races of the fourteen race series. To quote Dave, “1 started winning races when 1 ‘revised’ my sail inventory with a suit of Pineapple Sails.” Let us “revise” your standings — with in season performance at off season prices. Give us a call today.

REVISION* Fall discount now in effect.

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1988 BENETEAU 405 Regularly $170,570 Now $157,470

1989 BENETEAU 350 Regularly $91,432 Now $86,320

We have the largest selection of new quality sailing yachts on the west coast, built by the best names in the industry; BENETEAU, PEARSON, PASSPORT, and MASON. Many of these fine yachts are ready for immediate delivery at special year end sale prices. Most are 1989 models that have just arrived. Buying a new boat from Passage Yachts means you can expect the best delivery and after sale service in the industry. You receive your new yacht in complete sail-away condition with full commissioning, safety package, electronics package, anchor package, mooring package, sail cover and even a bottle of good champagne; all included in our special year end sale price. Incidentally, your new yacht will be detailed to perfection. We even take care of all the financing details for you, and are happy to take trades.

1989 PEARSON 39

1988 PASSPORT 42

1989 PEARSON 31 Regularly $75,806 Now $71,350

Regularly $156,320 Now $146,159

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CONTENTS

subscriptions calendar letters sightings salem prosail '88 boats: the price is right swan invitational mexico crew list, part II season champions max ebb the world of chartering the racing sheet changes in latitudes classy classifieds brokerage advertisers' index

15 23 35 82 98 104 108 114 118 124 128 136 146 156 165 166

There is absolutely nothing like this totally unique yacht afloat. Exceptional performance is provided by naval arch¬ itect Jean Berret, who gave us the speedy Beneteau one-tpnners like Coyote and Phoenix. Philippe Stark, “THE KING” of architectural design has created a stunning interior using rich mahogany, marble, polished aluminum, stainless steel, and rounded shapes blended in perfect harmony. Mr. Stark’s masterful influence is apparent in the simple yet startling beauty of this yacht’s exterior. Standard Features

• Italian marble counter tops • Eliptical lead keel • Eliptical rudder • Rod rigging • Self-tailing winches • 12 sheet stoppers • North main , • Sailcover • North mylar genoa • Race removable furling system • Adjustable backstay

• Wheel steering/leather covering • Refrigeration • Propane stove/oven • Battery charger • Volvo diesel • Boarding skirt • Full commissioning • Famous Beneteau quality • Electronics package • Anchor package • Safety package

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Dealers for: Passport, Mason, Beneteau, Pearson

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—^ 62' Motorsailer 55' Steel Staysail Ketch 54' S&SAIummum 51 ’ Beneteau 47’ Formosa 1981 47’ Passport 46’ Island Trdr Ketch 44' Peterson, ctrcockpit 43' Frers "Shockwave" 43' Gulfstar. Ctr. cockpit 42' Pearson 424 Ketch 42' Passport 41' WhitbyCaribe 41' Newport 40' Columbia 40' Hunter 40' X-1 TON 40' Beneteau One Ton 40' Olson 38' Ericson, Loaded 38' Bristol 38' C&C Landfall, Loaded 38' FaralloneClipper 38' Catalina, Beautiful 37' Express 37' Islander Pilot House 37' Endeavor 36’ Islander 36' Custom, Kauri 36' Cheoy Lee. Luders 35' Santana 35' Challenger 34' Wylie 34' C&C 34' Peterson 33'Yamaha 33' Hunter 33' Dehler 33' Ranger, Harken Furling 33' Morgan, Diesel,Wheel 32' Traveller 32' Islander 32' Beneteau 325 30' Pearson 30' Islander 30' Catalina 30’ Island Bahama 30' Cal 3-30 30' Baba 30'Catalina 1986 30' NewportMKII 29' Ranger 29’ Cal 2-29, Diesel 28' Pearson 27' Catalina27. Mint 27' Cal 2-27 26' Pearson 26' Folkboat. Marie Holm 26' Inti Folkboat 23' Ranger

349,000 249,000 250,000 315,000 139,000 225,000 149,000 125,000 250,000 85,000

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Great Buys on Selected Cruising/Liueaboard Yachts.

112,000

150.000 45.000 78,000 46.500 89.500 115,000 (2) 115,000 139,000

Baba 30. Must see to appreciate Loaded. $69,000.

Gulfstar 43. Proven cruiser. Great buy at only $85,000.

110,000

39,000 76.500 ' 35,000 72,900 (2)99,000 62,000 64.500 (2)49,500 119,000 49.000 54.950 39,500' 48,000 59,000 34,000 34.750 31.500 75,000 34.500 38,000 43.950 39,700

Challenger 35. Full keel Spacious liveaboard or rugged cruiser Loaded. $39,500

Passport 42.1989. Blue water cutter. $150,000.

66,000

(2) 20,800 26,000 28.500 Offers 24.950 69,000 40.500 35,000 21,000

22,300 31.500 15,900 (3) 21,000 16,200 18,000 10,000

11,000

If you want results list your boat with us.

Catalina 27. A jewel. Must see. Diesel Wheel. $15,900.

Pearson 424. Fully equipped Spic and span. Owneranxious. $112,000.

Morgan 33. Spacious interior. Perkins. Wheel. $38,000.

RACING YACHTS 56' 1988 Davidson ULDB "Emotional Rescue’ 54’ 1983 Frets “Jubilation" 50'1985 Frers “Fujimo" 48' 1985 Reichel/Pugh “Bladerunner” 45' 1982 Frers “Camoflage" 45' 1986 IMelson/Marek “Insatiable" 43’ 1982 Frers “Shockwave" 40' 1983 Olson ULDB “Spellbound”

$550,000 $450,000 $485,000 $300,000 $225,000 $300,000 $250,000 $139,000

40' 1986 Davidson “Mad Max" 40'1985 Farr “White Knight” 40'1986 N/M 30.5 “Skedaddle" 40' 1984 BEnSteau “Jazz" 40’ 1987 Humphreys 37' Express 33' 1982 Dehler 3/4 Ton “Victory’

$130,000 $125,000 $120,000

$115,000 $200,000

(2) $ 99,000 $ 75,000

Call for the largest selection 1.0. R. and racing boats on the West Coast.

Islander Bahama 30. Very well equipped. New epoxy bottom.

TASWELL-43 ELEGANT! BEAUTIFUL! REAL QUALITY! SPACIOUS! Finally the sailng yacht that meets all my needs! These are the comments made aboard the TASWELL-43 at the September Boat Show. As they say, “a picture is worth 1,000 words” and the “real thing is worth 10,000 words” ... Call Casey Jones (415) 232-7778 for your personal inspection. For those who prefer tradition, we have the TASHIBA-36 & 40. For those who need more space, we have the LIBERTY-458 & 49. AND NOW! The TASWELL-49 — the big sister to the TASWELL-43. BROKERAGE SELECTIONS SAIL-

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26’ 28’ 28’ 29’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 32’ 34’ 35’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 37’ 38’ 38’ 39’ 39’ 41’ 42’ 44’ 46’ 51’ 58’ 62’ 62’ 104’

CRUISER/RACER

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* AT OUR DOCKS

SAN JUAN, 1980. ISLANDER BAHAMA,‘81. H-28 ketch,’62 . CASCADE, 1965 . ISLANDER MKII, 1974 ... CAPE DORY ketch, 1978 . COLUMBIA, 1974 . BABA, 1979 . BABA, 1985 . PALMER JOHNSON, 1972 ERICSON, 1969. C&C, 1980 . DEHLER db2,1985 . FUJI ketch, 1975. ISLANDER, 1973 . ISLANDER, 1979. ISLANDER, 1974. PEARSON 365,1980. S-211M, 1980 . TAYANA cutter, 1981 .... ALAJUELA, 1976 . C&C LANDFALL, 1980 .. . FREYA cutter, 1978 . FAIR WEATHER, 1987 .. . NEWPORT, 1973. YORKTOWN, 1984 . CHEOY LEE, 1983. LIBERTY, 1982 . TATOOSH, 1982 . CSTM WD YACHT, 1935. . S&S CUSTOM ketch, 1978 LAPWORTH sloop. HOLLAND-BLT ketch,’03

$14,900 29,500 24,950 19,500 26,000 30,000 16,700 65,000 81,000 29,000 22,000 44,000 69,000 59,000 59,500 57,500 44,950 59,500 64,950 79,500 80,000 76,500 79,500 135,000 69,000 Offers 128,500 185,000 265,000 165,000 349,000 295,000 150,000

30’ WILLARD VEGA, 1975 . . . 30’ CSTM WORK’G TUG, ’86 . 40’ ELCO CLASSIC, 1948. .. . 41’ UNIVERSAL TRWLR, 1979 * AT OUR DOCKS

39,000 25,000 38,500 99,500

POWER:

Additionally, TATOOSH MARINE is Northern California’s representative for the TASWELL, TASHIBA & LIBERTY Series of New Yachts

NEWPORT 41, $69,000

DEHLER db2, $69,000

ULTIMATE LUXURY

OFFSHORE <$20K

S&S CUSTOM KETCH, $349,000

CASCADE 29, $19,500

PROVEN & READY

FREYA 39, $79,500

GREAT BAY

CREDIBLE INVENTORY

ALAJUELA 38, $80,000

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ISLANDER MKII, $26,000

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StarCruiser

HOOD’s high technology introduces speed to roller furling genoas. Fan type head patch locks in shape under high loads.

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 Extra reinforcement for reef positions.

Increasing bias angle on luff allows easy shape adjustment with halyard.

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

Foam luff insert eliminates fullness caused by reefing.

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

Radial construction allows light weight and insures strength for heavy air use.

Reefing labels indicate optimum reefed positions.

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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. Whefi you put your boat in “cruise” you don’t have to leave the fast lane, call your nearest HOOD loft to get a quote.

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NO PAYMENTS UNTIL SUMMER Yes, that’s no mistake. Your payments could start as late as June 1989. Immediate delivery upon credit approval. We must make room for new stock arriving early in January 1989. Buy now

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Pay much, much later!.

PACIFIC SEACRAFT 31 -#18 FREEDOM 28 - #34 ISLAND PACKET 31 - #202 FREEDOM 30 - #71 ISLAND PACKET 38 - #64

Call Now For Purchase Before December 1, 1988 :

CSY 44

Popular charter boat which makes a great liveaboard/blue water cruiser. Great inventory plus recent detailing w/new engine gives you a great value at $99,500.

GURNEY 33

Aluminum racer/cruiser buit by Huissman. Vessel has a great inventory and the cur¬ rent owners have painstakingly brought her up to perfect condition. At our docks. Asking $54,900.

SANTANA 35

Like the fast, close competition of Indy car racing? Get the same feeling by joining the hot Santana one design fleet. This boat is ready to win and the investment is small. Asking $44,900, but sub¬

CASCADE 36

Short handed cruiser? Small budget? Check this one out. Hard dodger - all roller furling and built to take on the open ocean. 36’ of cruising comfort for only $49,000.

ELITE 29

Enclosed aft stateroom, roller furling, diesel and much more. The sleek European design is both eye appealing and fun to sail. Call now for a close inspection. Asking $43,900.

CHEOY LEE 40 OFFSHORE

Should you want to leave for Southern latitudes this winter, this boat is ready. She’s equipped and in very good condition. Popular tri-cabin layout. Asking $64,500.

SELECTED SAIL BROKERAGE $14,000 20’ FLICKA 22,000 20’ FLICKA 24.950 20’ FLICKA 12.900 21’ FREEDOM 13.900 21’ FREEDOM 3,950 23’ AQUARIUS 12.900 24’YANKEE DOLPHIN 17.900 25’ CUSTOM BAHAMA 14.900 25’ HUNTER 13.500 26’ CHEOY LEE Frisco Flyerlll 15,000 27’ H-27 Offers 17.500 27’ SUN 25,000 28’ O’DAY 43.900 29’ ELITE 19.500 29’ ERICSON 81,000 30’ BABA 29.950 30’ COLD-MOLDED MULL 30’ ERICSON 27.500 26.500 30’ ISLANDER MKII 29.950 30’ PEARSON 44,000 30’ S2-C Offers 30’ WILDERNESS 31’ MARINER 34.500 32’ WESTS AIL 59.500 32’ WESTSAIL 59.500 59.900 32’ WESTSAIL 33’ FREEDOM 69.500 33’ GURNEY ALUMINUM 49,000 34’ CHINOOK 19.500 34’ ISLANDER 29,995 34’ PEARSON 64.900 35’ BREWER 69.500 35’ BRISTOL 59.500 35’ GARDEN Ketch 34.950 is 44,900 35’ SANTANA

mit any offer!

2415 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501 (415) 521-1929 2505 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (714) 548-1422 FAX: (415) 522-6198

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FREEDOM 30

ISLAND PACKET 31

FREEDOM 28

118,500 117,950 42,000 99,500 76,500 99.500 64,500 99,500 109,000 85,000 99,500 110,000 125,000 129,500 250,000 110,000 145,000 Inquire

36’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 38’ 38’ 40’ 44’ 44’ 45’ 45’ 45’ 47’

FREEDOM FREEDOM 2 from ISLANDER WHITE WING C&C LANDFALL HANS CHRISTIAN trad’1 CHEOY LEE Offshore CSY PETERSON Cutter BREWER Ketch COLUMBIA EXPLORER VAGABOND Ketch

48’ 48’ 52’ 52’ 65’

S&S STEEL P.H. M/S GARDEN/MONK IRWIN Ketch FARR “Sharpie”, New

19’ 20’ 23’ 23’ 28’ 28’ 29’ 31’ 31’ 33’ 36’ 40’ 42’ 50’ 50’ 58’

SELECT POWER BROKERAGE 15,950 CHAPARRAL with trailer 19,950 CARRERA SPRINT w/trlr 26,900 SEA OX $19,000 THUNDERBIRD 29,950 BERTRAM 39,950 UNIFLITE 29,500 CRUISERS, INC. 39,950 BERTRAM 66,900 WELLCRAFT 79,950 CRUISERS, INC. 3370 49,500 STEPHENS TRI 109,950 TOLLYCRAFT 217,000 CRUISERS, INC. 349,000 HATTERAS 365,000 OCEAN ALEXANDER HATTERAS Ycht Fisherman 450,000

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PACIFIC SEACRAFT 31

WHITE WING 36

Bob Perry design for offshore performance cruising. AFter five years in the SoPac the owner is offering this impeccably maintained ves¬ sel for her next cruise. Great value at $99,5

HANS CHRISTIAN 38T

Just returned from the Marshall Isles & ready to go again. Cstm V-berth workshop, marble countertops & good cruising inven¬ tory. At our docks. Asking $99,500.

Asking only $118,500.

FLICKA 20 Very popular Pacific Seacraft built off¬ shore cruiser. EZ loader trailer gives you unlimited sailing horizons. Better act fast as these don’t last long. 2 from $22,000

BREWER 35 Great offshore cruising design. Owner

CRUISERS INC.

FREEDOM 36 A rare find on the used market. Re¬ cent reverse in new base price makes this perfect set up for a iiveaboard. A true bargain. Exceptionally clean.

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finished interior is better done than most new boats. Equipped for coastal cruising. A must see for the serious sailor. Asking $69,500.

Very popular, well built sport and cruising boat/from 23 to 42 ft. We have many in stock, of all sizes, but they’re selling fast. Call today '“-for an appt. to view and demo before it’s too late.

ruisin 2415 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501 (415) 521-1929 Northern California Dealer for Pacific Seacraft Yachts FAX: (415) 522-6198

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DISPLACEMENT. 22,300 BALLAST.11,020

Strong and swift cruiser built in New Zealand, with extra special extras like cold plate refrigeration and separate freezer, Nielson windlass, Mariner stove and dodger just to name a few. DISPLACEMENT.500 BALSA CORED FIBERGLASS

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200,000 189,000 129.900 175,000 125,000 240,000 119,500 110,000 110,000 125,000 175,000 71,950 175,000 * 110,000 39,000 * 139,000 * 79.900

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NIAGRA 35’

KETTENBURG 50’

Great cruising/liveaboard in bristol condition. Lots of gear and extras. Comfortable and quick. $75,900

A must see bristol sloop. For cruis¬ ing in luxury and ready to go. Would make an excellent liveaboard. Lots of gear. A steal at $93,000

ISLANDER FREEPORT 41’

BRISTOL 35.5

New exclusive listing. Lake Tahoe boat now at our docks. Custom davits to cradle its 12’ Carib dinghy w/14 hp Evinrude. The cleanest and best we’ve seen. $98,000.

1978. Beautiful, sturdy performance cruiser. Yanmar diesel. $59,000.

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38’ 38’ 38’ 38’ 38' 38’ 37’ 37' 36' 36’ 36’ 36' 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 34’ 33’

ALAJUELA. CATALINA. C&C . CUSTOM RACER FARALLONE. MORGAN. SOVEREL. TAYANA. ERICSON ... .2 frm . . FORMOSA. ISLANDER ...2 frm . LANCER . BRISTOL. CHEOYLEE. FANTASIA ...2 frm . MOWER. MULL. SAN JUAN. TARTAN TEN. ..Sold.

80,000 70,000 76.500 55,000 35,000 69.500 25,000 89,000 69.500 51.500 42,000 64,900 59,000 55,000 70,000 14,000 33.500 52,000 29.500

33’ 32’ 32’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 29’ 29' 28’ 27’ 27’ 27’ 26’

NEWPORT. UNION. WESTSAIL. BABA. HUNTER . LAGUNA. NEWPORT. COLUMBIA ...Sold j-29 NEWPORTSold!' ' CAL 2-27 . CATALINA.. .Sold... CHEOYLEE...Pend.. COLUMBIA ...Sold ..

35,900 59,500 59,500 86,000 37,000 56,900 21,500 25.900 * 29,000 15,500 * 23,000 13.900 * 10,000 ★

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400,000 125,000 285,000

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27' CATALINA Four from $13,< 31'PEARSON Sloop. 31'SEA EAGLE. 30' CAL 2-30 . 30' CAL 9.2 R. 30' COLUMBIA. 30' DUFOUR - Arpege. 30' ERICS0N.(2) 30' ISLANDER.(2) 30'PACIFIC. 30' PALMER JOHNSON.. 30' RAWS0N. 29' CASCADE.(3) 29' BRISTOL 29.9.

'78 '80 '69 '83 '72 '70 frm frm '71 '72 '62 frm '67

37,000 47,000 26,000 39,500 25,000 25,000 23,000 28,000 11,500 35,000 18,000 16,000 16,000

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25' CATALINA Two from $16,000 29' 29' 29' 29' 29' 29' 29' 29' 28' 28' 28' 28' 28' 28' 28'

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72,000 46,000 136,000 75,000 36,500 85,000 119,000 80,000 124,400 110,000 149,000 175,000 57,500 97,000 129,500 129,500 275,000 180,000 169,000 299,000 99,000 115,000 79,000 175,000

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36’GRAND BANKS (2) 36’STEPHENS 37'HUNTER 37’PEARSON 38'BAYLINER 38'CHRIS CRAFT 40’BLUEWTR Taiwan 40’CHB 40’MARINE TRADER 40’PETERSON 42’GRAND BANKS 42'UNIFLITE 43’PRESIDENT S.F. 44'PACEMAKER 44'TROJAN 45'MATHEWS 47’G RANDY 47’MONK 47’PACEMAKER 50*CHRIS CRAFT 50’STEPHENS 52'BLUEWATER 53’BLUEWATER 53’FLYBRIDGE 53'MATHEWS 53’MONK 56'HOUDAY Mansion 56’PILOTHOUSE Sedan 57'CHRtS CRAFT 60’NORDLUND 96'BROWARD

64,500 27,500 33,000 49,500 109,500 162,000 86,000 179,000 125,000 39,500 79,500 129,500 169,000 111,000 179,000 90,000 79,000 79,950 124,500 115,000 110,000 169,000 230,000 140,000 149,500 140,000 84,000 149,000 215,000 450,000 685,000 . .M

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EAGLE YACHT SALES 75 (3) '69 '84 (2) '67 '63 79 (2) '65 70 79 (6) '68 78 '69 ’67 71 70 74 (3) 73 70 76 '84 ’80 76 '81 77 ’87 ’81 ’82 72

$995 HOBIE16’ 3790 CATALINA 22 from 4,995 COLUMBIA 22 7,495 O’DAY 22 7,495 RANGER 23 from 4,495 O’DAY 23 7,200 COLUMBIA 24 11,500 CATALINA 25 4,495 CORONADO 25 from 9,995 PEARSON 26’ 14,000 INT’L FOLKBOAT 24,500 CS 27 CATALINA 27s from 10,995 12,995 SANTANA 27 22,995 CAL 2-27 14,500 VEGA 27 11,500 CAL 28 20,000 E-29 19,995 CORONADO 30 27,995 CAL 3-30 CATALINA 30s from 27,995 49,500 FISHER 30 28,995 BRISTOL 33 38,000 CAL 2-34 56,500 C-36 74,995 ALLIED 36 ketch 53,495 ISLANDER 36 60,995 CATALINA 38 76,500 CAL 39 130,000 MARINER 39 79,900 WILDERNESS 40 94,995 SWIFT 40 ketch 74,995 COLUMBIA 43

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37 FISHER MS 1975 Full of electronics, complete equipment. $125,000

’87 INTEGRE 46. Gen., radar, Loran, 2 VHFs, 2 DS, Avon dinghy, twin Volvo dsls, TV, stereo, VHS, 160 engine hrs. Very very clean. “Like new”.

1981 CATALINA 30. Pedistal steering. Custom sails, knot, depth, VHF. $28,500

NOR’SEA 27. Main, jib, storm jib, AP, dodger, dsl. Clean. $27,500.

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4,500 3,900 9,500 9,500 11,400 11,900 13,000 11,900 8,900 14,900 17,900 21,500 27,500 24,900 26,350 30,000 34,900 44,500 46,500 39,500 109,000 75,900 63,000 125,000 64,500 87,500 65,000 48,500 198,000

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NORSEMAN 447 1982 model, with the popular A interior. So dean and unused that we put it in our last boat show. Engine indicates less than 100 hours of use. Priced $100,000 below replacement cost. Asking $155,000.

TAYANA 37 Cutter — Mark I, Mark II, pilothouse and ketch. Displ 22,500 lbs, 11'6" beam, 5'8" draft, 8,000 lb ballast, 861 sq ft sail area. Finest offshore sailing yacht available. Easily handled by a couple, comfortable enough to liveaboard. At our docks now, ready for delivery. Special: $96,000 fob Alameda

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TAYANA 47 New aft cabin cutter. The "next generation" Robert Perry design. Displ 35,000 lbs, 14'6" beam, 6'0" draft, 1,048 sq ft sail area. We sold the first 47 right off the drawing board. Come and see what makes this boat so special. $185,000 fob Alameda.

CS40 One year old, absolutely new. Superb Canadian quality with tremely spacious, well-appointed terior 8< separate cabins. Owner trade. $149,000.

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SANTANA 35 Super Bay boat with active one-design racing class; spacious below, fast on deck. Complete inventory and ready to go. Asking $55,000. All female crew included.

ERICSON 30 Comfortable family performance cruiser, well cared for, full canvas covers, spinnaker equipped, ready for you this summer. At our docks. $38,500.

RAFIKI 35 Ready to cruise. A full inventory including cruising spinnaker, windvane, AP, and lots of chain. A stur¬ dy, well-equipped cruiser. $48,000.

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22,500 28,500 39,995 19,900

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140,000 135,000

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75,000

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CALENDAR

1988 Lighted Yacht Parade

Nonrace November 1 - February 1 — Victorian Yachting on San

Francisco Bay. A free exhibition of historic pictures celebrating the early years, as in the 1880s and '90s, of local yachting. Unique, large-scale photographs capture the essence of the era: "...the grace of rounded wooden hulls, the shapely billow of cotton sails, and the often incongruous playfulness of the black-suited Victorians." San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park (foot of Polk Street), Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 556-0532. November 4 — Free slide show: "New Zealand, Land of the Living White Cloud." Gary Hack will present the show at Stockdale Marine in Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. (916) 332-0775. November 5 — Only 50 shopping days ’til Christmas! That’s just about enough time to clear the title, get the loan and take delivery on that Swan 65 your spouse always wanted. November 7 — Kona Kai International YC (San Diego) cruising kickoff party for all cruisers heading south this winter. Form friendships, exchange information, practice your Spanish, etc. Kona Kai, 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. RSVR Linda Tyler, (619) 223-3138. November 8 — Election Day. Remember: a vote, like a college education or a sailboat, is a terrible thing to waste. November 12 — Ocean Yacht Racing Association (OYRA) Awards Banquet. Steak and salad dinner for just $8.50, followed by the annual trophy presentation. All participants in PHRO, IOR, MORA, and SSS are invited. Richmond YC, 1900 hours. John Dukat, 522-1396 (home).

Landlubbers Party and Fireworks Spectacular

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Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:30 PMX (Rain Date Dec. 4, 5 PM)

Oakland Estuary off Jack London’s Waterfront, at the Foot of Broadway 1988 Theme: “Children of the World” TROPHIES! GALA PARTY! FOOD! DRINKS! ENTERTAINMENT!

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1. Sweepstakes (Best Overall) 2. Most Beautiful 3. Most Effective Use of Lights 4. Most Whimsical 5. Best Marina Representation 6. Best Business/Corporate Sponsor 7. Best Display of Originality 8. Best Tribute to the Holiday Season 9. Best Nautical Theme 10. Best Animation 11. Best Military/Government 12. Club Entry Award — Organization working together 13. Good Neighbor Award — Non-residents 14. Landlubbers Choice (chosen by the crowd’s ballot)

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Sherman, set the wayback machine for 1890. This is just one of the many great photographs currently on display at the SF Maritime Historic Park.

November 14 — Lake Merced Sailing Club organizational meeting. As reported in Sightings in this issue, LMSC is reforming after three years of inactivity. Interested sailors should get on down to the Lake Merced Boathouse at 7:30, and/or call Jeff Watt, 75311011, or Bill Woodruff, 864-3411._ page 23

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CALENDAR a irang should do more than hold the boom down. It should hold it up, too.” mi- a •

November 14 — Delta Single Boaters Club. First ever meeting at the Riverview Lodge in Antioch at 1900. This is a group of single sailors getting together to plan future sailing activities. Ken O’Brien, 778-7665. November 19 — Seminar on Compass Compensation. Capt. Len Shrock will speak on deviation, swinging the compass and — get this — "whether metal boats are affected by being built in a North-South or East-West axis." Arnold’s Motor Inn in Kirkland, WA at 10 in the morning. Write the sponsor, The Meted Boat Society, Box 11171, Bainbridge Is., WA, 98110, for details. November 22, 1869 — The Cutty Sark is launched in Dumbarton, Scotland. Though hardly the fastest of the British tea clippers, the 212-ft Cutt^i Sark was certainly one of the most famous. She’s the only survivor of the clipper ship era and currently serves as a museum in Greenwich, England. She’s also the only vessel we can think of to inspire an alcoholic beverage to be named after it. November 26-27 — Cabo San Lucas’ First International Arts & Handcraft Festival, Plaza La Golondrina. This fundraiser is open to both Mexican and American artists and craftspeople, and cruisers have been specifically invited. Admission is $1.50, kids under 12 are free. For an exhibitor information packet, call the festival organizers in Fort Worth at (817) 924-8445. December 3 — Third Annual Boat Maintenance Workers’ Ball. The annual BMW bash is getting better by the year. As usual, proceeds go to charity and dress is formed (well, no T-shirts or shorts). The Crow’s Nest, Newport Beach; 8 p.m. until the wee hours. Bonnie Haines, (714) 673-4471.

Racing October 22- November 5 — World Corporate Games. Thousands of amateur athletes are currently competing in 20 different sports. The sailing competition takes place in sailboards (custom and production), Lasers, and J/24s. See The Racing Sheet. Lisa Blackaller, 781-1988. November 5 — Cabo via Guadalupe Race. The longest of the three Cabo races — see The Racing Sheet for the list of players. Los Angeles YC, (213) 831-1203. November 5 — Sausalito Cruising Club Midwinter Race. If you didn’t get invited on the Cabo Race, you can console yourself by racing in the midwinter races. This is the first of many in the next five months. The others are listed below. February 18 — Puerto Vallarta Race. Tenth anniversary of this biennial 1,125 mile ride from Marina del Rey to PV. Many SC 50s and multihulls, including Rudy Choy’s Aikane X-5, are expected. Del Rey YC, (213) 823-4664. March 4-11 — MEXORC. A "downhill" year starting in PV, stopping in Careyes, and ending in Manzanillo. Might be light on .sleds this time, but always guaranteed to be heavy with good times. Jeff Littell, (714) 955-2710. March 26-31 — Sea of Cortez Race Week, aka Baja Haha. Putting this one on the race calendar is a bit of a misnomer, as anyone who’s done it knows. As for just what it is... well, come to La Paz at the end of March and see for yourself. Your entry fee will gladly be refunded if you don’t have the time of your life. Keep the dial on 38 for more details. Midwinter Series BERKELEY/METROPOLITAN YC — 11/12-13, 12/10-11, 1/14-15, 2/11-12. Kirt Brooks, 284-1778. BERKELEY YC — "Chowder Races". 11/26, 12/31, 1/28, 2/25. Bobbi Tosse, 939-9885. CORINTHIAN YC — 1/28-29, 2/18-19. CYC, 435-4771. ✓

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CALENDAR ENCINAL YC — "Jack Frost Series". 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15. Seth Bailey, 786-6944 (days); 521-4780 (nights). GOLDEN GATE YC — "Manny V. Fagundes Midwinter Regatta". 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/4 (makeup). Tom Martin, 8266516. RICHMOND YC — Small Boat Midwinters. 11/27, 12/18, 1/29, 2/26. RYC, 237-2821. SAN FRANCISCO YC — 11/19-20, 12/17-18. Bruce Darby, 435-9133. SANTA CRUZ YC — 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18. Rob Franks, (408) 425-0361. SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB — 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4. Bob Wooll, 331-5770. SAUSALITO YC — 1/28-29, 2/18-19. Don Chandler, 3314017. STOCKTON SAILING CLUB — 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3. Joan Harp, (203) 369-3283. Please send your calendar dates by the 10th of the month to Latitude 38, RO. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966. Send early, send often, but only one announcement per page and please, no phone-ins. Calendar listings are for events that are either free or don’t cost much to attend. The Calendar is not meant to support commercial enterprises.

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Mproud to be involved I was aboard the C&C 41 Pik Off during the recent Windjammer Race, and am proud to be involved with the rescue of the crew of the catamaran Tainui following her collision with a whale. The decision to render assistance was made despite Pik Offs favorable position in her fleet. I’m grateful for my own Coast Guard training (Academy Class of ’81) in handling the towing and subsequent transfer of Tainui’s crew. I commend Pik Offs owner, John Jansheski, who risked his own vessel in coming to Tainui’s aid. Thanks also to the Coast Guard helicopter 1471’s crew for their support. Rendering assistance to a vessel in distress is a universal and basic rule of the sea. Racing does not relieve a crew of that responsibility. I was disappointed to see several boats pass Tainui by just prior to our arrival, undoubtedly assuming that one of the dozens of boats behind them would stop. What goes around comes around. Finally, Peter and Shama were both delightful people to have aboard. Shama was amazed at having a crew of more than two people in one boat. The look on Peter’s face as the mortally injured Tainui disappeared in our wake was one I’ll not soon forget. Paul Verveniotis San Carlos UttWHERE THE BLUBBER MEETS THE BOAT During the recent Windjammers Race from San Francisco to Santa Cruz, my catamaran Tainui had the misfortune to tangle with a 60-ft Blue whale. The whale won, and Tainui was virtually destroyed. As a multihull, the boat did not need several tons of lead to produce righting moment, and so did not sink even though one hull was cut in half by the whale’s tail, and the remaining hull section was full of water. At the request of the Coast Guard, Shama Kota-Gutheti and I abandoned ship by transferring to the C&C 41 Pik Off, which heeded our distress flare, dropped out of the race and stood by to provide assistance. We would like to thank John Jansheski and the crew of Pik Off for their seamanship and their willingness to help. We also thank the Coast Guard for their quick response, and for towing Tainui to Santa Cruz. I do not wish to engage in the dialogue concerning multihulls versus monohulls that has run in recent issues of Latitude 38. The fiasco in San Diego and the above incident only serves to illustrate that comparing the safety and sailing characteristics of monohulls and multihulls is analogous to lemons and oranges. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. Peter J. Hogg "Need a boat"

MWHERE DID THE WATER COME FROM? It was a dark and stormy night! On the weekend of August 22, while on the way to the Marineros picnic at the Isthmus on Catalina, we heard a call on the radio: "MAYDAY! MAYDAY! We have she inches of water over the floorboards and we are bailing. We are near the green channel marker 10 miles from the Isthmus." A half mile from the boat in distress, we responded. Nancy Dubois threw the helm hard over and revved Dubious’ engine to flank speed. The boat sprang forward and the wind sang through the rigging as we responded to the emergency. The ether crackled with far distant cries of other boats responding. Soon we reached the stranded vessel. The two people on board greeted us with grim visage as they bailed from the bilge, handing buckets of water to each other to dump over the side. page 35

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LETTERS WORLD YACHT CENTER dealers for With deft maneuvering, Nancy was able to put me aboard their boat. Yes, there was six inches of water in their bilge and we bailed until the water level was lower and didn’t increase. Looking about the boat, I checked the bilge and found that the pump was not on. The float switch was in the 'up' position. I checked the electric panel and found the bilge switch to be off. When I flicked it on, the bilge began draining. We checked the motor, stuffing box and shaft log; none was leaking. The boat was now dry and secure. Where did the water come from? It’s an interesting question and I wonder if the reader has guessed the answer. Did the water come from a ruptured water tank? From a dry stuffing box that with present use had leaked until the stuffing swelled with water? It turned out the boat that had been in distress was able to power the ten miles to the Isthmus. There we learned that the water came from the overboard line from the bilge pump. For the five years the present owner has had the boat, water has apparently been siphoned into the bilge — to be immediately pumped back out by the bilge pump. But on this trip to Catalina, it seems that someone had inadvertently turned the bilge pump switch off at the main panel. Thus when they checked the bilge halfway across to Catalina, the bilge was six inches deep in water that had been siphoned in — but not pumped out. Nancy Dubois & Morry Vilkin Dubious, 56-ft Motorsailor Los Angeles Nancy & Morry — Thanks so much for your letter, we love hearing the solutions to little mysteries like that. Actually, it reminds us of a race we did to Cabo a few years back. Just 12 hours out of Long Beach it was a dark and stormy night, with the boat heeled over to port by 25 knot winds on the beam. Then somebody noticed there was water over the floorboards. Hum, we might want to check that out. It turned out that it was fresh water from the aft starboard tank, now on the high side, draining out through the head sinkfoward on the (low) port side. Not only did we lose a lot of our fresh water, but since we stayed heeled over, the stuff keep sloshing around behind the cabinets and stuff for the next three days. If any other readers have stories of 'mystery leaks', we’d enjoy hearing about them.

Mfailure to provide Please be advised that Robert Anderson’s letter to you regarding Captain Neill Insurance omits mention of his failure to provide, despite my repeated requests, a letter of compliance stating that all the surveyor’s recommendations for his Cheoy Lee sailboat had been complied with. No letter has yet been received. A refund of his deposit will be made within 30 days of today, September 18, 1988. Val Clayton Box 3407, San Rafael, CA 94912

MWATCH YOUR LANGUAGE Somewhere in the Letters somebody used the phrase 'Chinese FiredrilT to describe a confusing situation. There are some folks out there that take exception to that kind of comment. I suggest leaving ethnics out of descriptive phraseology. On a less serious note, how can we curb the Coast Guard and get them back to the job of rescuing mariners in distress? I was one of four people on a boat that was detained for two hours off the Monterey Breakwater. We had been 23 days at sea from Hawaii on a boat that has been berthed in Monterey for nearly 20 years. The boat has no history of carrying contraband nor has the crew. page 37

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Mthe letter was devoid of any literary CONTENT Please allow me to introduce myself: I am Mr. Feta Belly, the First Mate of the Santa Cruz Lady Skipper referred to in your September, 1988 Letters, "Where to Find Real Gentlemen Who Appreciate Real Women". I would first and foremost like to express my dismay at your magazine’s actions. The letter was totally void of any literary content. To add insult to injury, it has absolutely nothing to do with sailing. Why on earth would a magazine of Latitude’s stature and reputation publish a letter wherein one person "of questionable gender" expresses her admiration of a lady’s body and disdain towards my fat belly? Where does Latitude draw the line? Would you care to hear about the big-chested red head I was with in Stockton on Saturday night? Would it make a difference if she had a Kenwood Cup t-shirt on? I sincerely hope not. As to my using the rail to relieve myself at 0530 on that fateful weekend late in July, I just wish I had been a bit closer to my audience. Please understand, however, that Velveteen Rabbit is not really a shy bunny and from time to time is newsworthy. Such as the 1984 Opening Day Ayala Cove tragedy. However, this letter served only to insult two people, and it is'clear to me the editor was well aware of such in that that boat’s name was deleted by the editor. My indignation does not end there. I want you to know that for 10 years I have paid my dues to establish a small degree of respect in the San Francisco yachting/racing community. Each and every spring, my name is on your racing lists indicating my willingness to "go to the top of the mast!". And every weekend I have been grinding primaries on some race boat on the Bay. After each and page 39

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every race, I have "dutifully" helped hold up my end of some yacht club’s bar. But alas! One leisurely weekend on the Cal 34 cruiser and I am known as Mr. Feta Belly throughout Latitudedom! Is there a lighter side to this humiliation? Perhaps. The Santa Cruz lady has placed me on a strict diet of lettuce and water (with an occasional pellet for good behavior) until such time as I can once again fit into my closetful of $1,000 three-piece pin-strips. For this, I express my thanks to Diana. In fact, please convey the enclosed photo to her. It may come in handy on some cold, rainy, winter evening in Brookings Harbor. Feta Belly, Esq. Real Name Withheld By Request F.B. — We honestly thought the letter raised a number of issues that related directly to sailing: Whether or not a boat should use two mooring buoys at Angel Island; the etiquette for sharing mooring buoys; the possible hypocrisy of doing exactly the thing you apparently instructed another sailor not to do; urinating off the bow of a boat in a populated harbor. We think those are all deserving of thought and discussion. Desiring to have these issues raised without calling attention to any specfic individuals, we tried to edit out everything that could possible identify the people involved. Truthfully, we don’t see any way in which that letter could have identified you "throughout Latitudedom" as "Feta Belly". It certainly was not our intention. Nor do we think these issues could have been as effectively raised in some other form. Diana of Premium Paid — she was willing to identify herself— was obviously very angry, which made the question of pissing off a boat in public, for example, seem sincere rather than silly. Of course, anger is a double-edged sword. Diana’s seemed so excessive that we think most people would have empathized with "Feta Belly" rather than with her — even though they might have agreed with her more on the "issues". Then there’s the whole matter of what Diana’s letter was really all about. The office expert on Love & War suspects Diana is actually angry at herself for not getting in the shape of your lady friend, something that has hurt her chances of getting back together with "Mr. Insurance Broker" of Marin.

Mjogging the memory To help you recall Shangri-La (October Changes), she is a Rafiki 37. We own the sistership, Fandango, and spent more than a year cruising the same waters of Mexico and Central America that Jerry Meyer and Ann Carver on Shangri-La sailed. They began their cruise from the Bay Area, as did we, and when we first shared an anchorage (Muertos Bay enroute to La Paz), we celebrated the fact that four percent of the world’s Rafiki 37 fleet was licking its wounds in one lonely harbor.] During the next several thousand miles on our boats, we both discovered that the Rafiki 37 is a remarkable boat that any sailor could trust. We last saw our good friends Jerry and Ann near Isla Mujeres, Mexico, as they headed for Florida to prepare for their Atlantic crossing. We, unhappily, had to push across to Galveston and home from Texas by truck. We returned to the working world in San Francisco in mid-1987. # In case Jerry and Ann failed to mention it, they encountered mostly light headwinds crossing the big pond and motored some 1,300 miles. The Rafiki isn’t a motorsailer, but she carries a lot of diesel (over 100 gallons). Herb Lawson, Barbara Strong, and Cleo, the ship’s cat Sausalito Herb, Barbara & Cleo — We sure appreciate your passing that page 41

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LETTERS information along. When readers finish a Changes, most are curious to know what kind of boat the trip is being made in. Speaking of Rafiki 37’s, they’ve really gotten around. It must have been about seven or eight years ago that Don Carlson cruised his as far as Panama, and we’ve seen a number of others enjoying the Sea of Cortez.

^IDENTIFYING THE MYSTERY ISLAND I would like to try and identify the mountainous island in your latest photo quiz, the one that appeared on page 160-161 of the October issue. I believe it’s the island of Pico in the Azores. Bruce Soule Honolulu, Hawaii Could it be New Zealand? RB. Metcalf j Walnut Creek The island is Saint Eustatius, or as they say down there, "Statia". It is probably one of the quietest spots in the Leeward Islands. 1 would guess you took the shot from the passage between St. Kitts and Statia looking southwest. Ross F. Wood, Jr. Spokane, Washington Respondents — It’s Ross Wood who has the island right, although he slipped when he went for extra credit. Indeed it’s Statia, but the shot was taken in a northerly direction while on a passage from Nevis to St. John, U.S. Virgins. Congratulations Ross; even though we took the photograph, we had to triple check to make sure it wasn’t Saba.

UliA SNOWBALL’S CHANCE IN THE PACIFIC CUP We are at last compelled to write regarding this summer’s West Marine Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Hawaii. The race was billed as a "fun alternative" to the L.A. to Honolulu TransPac, a 'tune-up', a chance for us lesser humans to try a race to Hawaii outside the rarefied air which tends to grace most IOR events these days. Don’t get us wrong. We love the big IOR boats doing their thing. The grace, the beauty and power of those events is something that has to be experienced. But . . . why are the IOR events fading away? Because they’re getting more out of touch with the average sailing income to the point where only the richest win. Your basic hard-sailing guy on an average boat doesn’t have a chance to even enter such events and would be wasting his time if he did. So be it. You don’t take the family Chevy to Daytona and hope to get in the line-up, either. That’s where we saw the West Marine Pacific Cup filling a need. When a Westsail 32 won, we were estactic. We own Westsails, but that’s not the point. An average, non-high tech boat was sailed well and won on corrected-time. Isn’t that what PHRF is all about? Sailing your boat to its potential. Here was a race where, we, average amateur sailors could enter and have a snowball in hell’s chance to win. It’s not that we would or even could win. It’s that we could take the boat which would best fill our overall needs and have a race to Hawaii that was within reach. What on earth is so bad about that? There are people who would retort: "Buy a race boat if you wanna race". That puts us right back to the idea of big bucks equalling a competitive boat. We no can afford. Now I can hear people screaming that the boat was well beyond the rating limits set and that it turned the race into a "fiasco" and a "circus". If the boat hadn’t won, nothing more would have been page 43

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UltWHERE IS THE FOXY LADY? In your August issue you had a Changes from Brian Caldwell and family. It was dated 6/26/88 from Suva, Fiji. Having lost touch with Brian, I was delighted to read his article in Latitude. I originally rigged his Ericson 32, Foxy Lady, in Newport Beach and would like to write to him. If you have his address, I’d appreciate it. Dave Gray Box 1383, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dave — We don’t have an address for him, but you might try to drop him a letter care of the Waikiki YC. We’ve also printed your address so he can get in touch with you.

^QUESTIONS FOR WHEN THE DUES HAVE BEEN PAID It’s renewal time already. I wanted to write one of those real witty letters to my favorite magazine, but I milk cows for a living and they have a way of dampening my sense of humor — which isn’t much to begin with. Ours is sort of a one man, one woman operation. It is, at times, very hard work and the pay ain’t so great. It’s very benficial, though, to everyone. We produce about 280,000 quarts of milk and about 20,000 pounds of beef on the hoof each year. Our 40 acres of pasture, in addition to feeding our cows also produces oxygen — and is home for insects, varmints and birds. I have paid, in World War II and Korea, my dues and we are still paying our dues. If we ever catch up we hope to go sailing on local lakes, the Delta, the Bay and just maybe Hawaii or Alaska. So now comes the dumb questions you’ve been waiting for. I’m almost too ashamed to even ask, but: 1. ) The boat, if ever, I own will be used and have a fiberglass hull. How long do these hulls last under normal care and use? 2. I believe I’m a tiller man, and my boat will be 3U teet or under. But I wonder about aluminum wheels? Wouldn’t one made of wood or fiberglass be better — especially in an electrical storm? I’ve saved the dumbest question for last. 3. Is it possible to sail into a water spout? Would a 30-footer survive the experience? Perhaps you’re wondering if the author of this letter is for reeil. I sometimes wonder the same thing myself. I do, though, have body bruises from working with critters, so I suspect I am real. That’s it for ’88; maybe more great questions for ’89. T.W. Crawford Orland, CA T.W. — What can you possibly think is stupid about your questions? You can’t imagine the ridiculous stuff we and other cityslickers would ask around your farm. As teachers always say, the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask. Now for the silly answers. We figure well-constructed fiberglass boats that receive decent care should last 50 to 100 years. The first large production fiberglass boats built in the United States, the 41-ft Bounty II’s and the Cascade 36’s up in Portland, are still happily sailing all over the world. We used to own a 1961 Bounty II, and unless somebody puts her on the rocks, she’ll certainly last longer than we will. With tall masts and all kinds of rigging, a bolt of lightning would have a heck of a time snaking its way through all the other metal to get to the wheel. Electrical storms just aren’t a problem on the west coast. In Florida, where they’re more severe and common, they still do more damage to skippers’ nerves than to boats. The big disadvantage with aluminum wheels is that they can be cold as an early morning milker’s hand on a cow’s udder if they aren t page 49

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Mto rehabilitate or not Up until five years ago I had been sailing the Bay since 1925. Thus I was very surprised and pleased to see the article about Polly in the September issue of Latitude. I spent some of my best sailing and racing years aboard her when she was owned by A1 Rodgers. Rodgers owned Mavis, Bird #4, before Polly. She was a good boat, but not a yacht-looking type like Polly. I’ve enclosed a check for the Polly Project; I wish it were more. I went to see Polly at Stone’s Yard. I think that old boats and old sailors should not be "rehabilitated", but allowed to rest in 600 fathoms west of the Farallon Islands when their day is done. But maybe Polly’s day isn’t done. Good luck to die project; I hope to see the boat again in the course of reconstruction. Bert Shirely San Anselmo Bert — We’re certain the Polly Project greatly appreciates your generous check.

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MS WAN REGATTA: UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT An unfortunate incident during the recent Saint t-rancis YU Swan Invitational, an owner/driver regatta, caused us to question the behavior and objectives of a youthful local professional sailor. The objective of sailboat racing, according to USYRU, is to have fair competition for all, and thjat it be enjoyable and as safe as possible. This applies to any event, large or small. First and foremost, sailboat racing is a sport. Whether one sails as a hobby or to earn a living, the sportsman should treat other participants with fairness, courtesy and respect. At the end of an event, competitors should feel that they had fun. The vast majority of the racing community are competent and experienced amateurs. Many, such as our skipper, have long ago established winning traditions — first place in class in the Big Boat page 51

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LETTERS Series, trophies in IOR Bay and ocean races, and a veteran of two TransPacs. Our crew has won four YRA championships and finished in the top three places for the past seven years, all in owner/driver regattas. In race one of the Swan Regatta, we protested another boat on a basic port/starboard situation. We did not hail the offending yacht loudly enough for them to acknowledge our protest. The protest committee disallowed the protest for this reason. It was a fair decision. We learned by it — next time, we will be loud and be sure to get an acknowledgement from the protested yacht. After the protest, the representative from the other yacht, the youthful professional, was not satisfied with the decision in his favor, as he so condescendingly stated for all to hear. He proceeded to make our skipper the target of a belligerent, belittling and insulting verbal editorial on "amateurs" and their ability on the race course. In his arrogance, this "professional" forgot that sportsmanship, not professionalism, is the principle objective of sailboat racing. Amateurs create the opportunity for a sailor to become a professional. Once an individual is a pro, does that give him the right to gloat about this status with supposedly superior judgement and capabilities? Does this give him the right to offend the community that provides his livelihood? While an individual who engages in sailing for pay may consider himself a professional, it is not until he demonstrates the qualities and behavior of a true sportsman that the sailing community will acknowledge him as a true representative of the sport. The "professional" in this incident has a long way to go. Perhaps the real question is: who, in fact, has the right to be on the race course? The crew of Bandit Second place, Div. C

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LETTERS the oil refilled. It wasn’t until 3:00 p.m. that I called you. Not only were you still in your shop the Friday of a Fourth of July weekend, but you offered to immediately send a crew to San Francisco to check the engine. Saturday morning, just 48 hours before the start of our race to Hawaii, you informed me that the engine had frozen up during testing. My heart sank. Would we have to abandon the race? We couldn’t race to Hawaii without the ability to generate the power necessary to run all our gadgets. But you didn’t have a spare engine in stock. Even if you did, how could it be installed in just 48 hours? Nonetheless, you offered to call around and see if anybody open the Fourth of July weekend had the right engine in stock. I knew the chances were slim. While you called around, I began calculating how many solar panels it would take for the trip. I realized just how improbable it would be to find the right engine on the Fourth of July Weekend and get it installed in 48 hours — especially when I learned most of your staff would be attending your secretary’s wedding the next day. But then you called back around noon and said you had located the correct engine at Richmond Boat Works. And that you could have it delivered to San Francisco that afternoon. 1 was shocked! When I visited the boat Saturday night after the skipper’s meeting, the old engine was already on the dock and the new one was in the center of the cabin sole. You didn’t really have to apologize for the fact that you and your crew (Larry and Bill Burdette) couldn’t install the engine Sunday morning because you wanted to attend your secretary’s wedding. Sunday morning, Promotion crewmember Dennis 'feta cheese' Bessano and I installed the engine, except for the controls and alignment. That afternoon, after your secretary’s wedding, you and your crew did the finishing touches. Like magic, Promotion had been repowered in 24 hours over the Fourth of July weekend! Needless to say, you made the day — and race — possible for my crew and I. You, Larry and Bill went way beyond what would be considered excellent customer service and just plain made it happen! You rescued us from the tightest of situations. Finding and installing an engine in 24 hours during a regular work week is unheard of; but over the Fourth of July weekend — unbelievable! In these days, when excellent customer service is so rare, it was especially gratifying to be on the receiving end when we needed it so badly. Thanks for the great job! Randy Repass Skipper of Promotion; President, West Marine Products

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MARMED FORCES SAIL TRAINING In regard to the October issue letter from Dr. McNeil concerning the sail training of Coast Guard and Navy Midshipmen: The Navy does not have a square-rigged ship. (I wish they did!) When I was last active in the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, they had a fleet of sailboats consisting of: + Over 100 International 14s. + Thirty-six 24-ft daysailing sloops. + Twelve 44-ft Luders yawls. (In the ’70s the 30-year old wood hulls were replaced with glass ones while the masts, rigging and sails were reused.) +A 120-ft schooner. +An 85-ft sloop. The sailing program was very active. All midshipmen were required to qualify in sailing, and encouraged to qualify as skipper. (We had to sail as only the schooner and big sloop had engines). There was intercollegiate and intramural competition in the International 14s and yawls, and races with the Annapolis YC. We also raced six of the yawls in the Annapolis to Newport or Newport to Bermuda races on alternate years. Outclassed in 20-year old boats with limited sail inventories, we were really competing with each other. And the competition was fierce! In addition, Saturday afternoon sailing was a major social and recreational activity in the spring and fall — it was also a cheap date. In addition to the Naval Academy program, there is a sail training program for NROTC midshipmen. The Navy has a fleet of over 50 sailing craft 35-ft and up located around the country for this program. There are also active recreational sailing facilities at most large Navy bases. There are ones at Treasure Island and NAS Alameda, for example. I believe that the Coast Guard has similar but not as extensive programs. But I do remember racing against them in the Newport to Bermuda race one year. It was my observation that Deck Officers in the Navy have a working knowledge of small craft and sailboats, and that at least 20% are or have been active sailors. I believe the percentage is even higher in the Coast Gaurd. As far as the "problems of the sea", any experienced Deck Officer has had ample exposure to heavy weather. In 10 years on destroyers and submarines, I experienced three typhoons and five hurricanes; twice our survival was in question. Jerry McDaniel United States Naval Academy ’59 Ericson 29, C-Bear

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LETTERS I have been trying to track down a worthwhile book on marine electronics for some time, but none of the maritime book stores could help me. Then 1 stumbled across the Sausalito Library on Caledonia Street and found the most astonishing selection of nautical books one could ever hope for — including the one I was looking for. What is more, the staff was very nautically inclined and most enthusiastic in their help. I recommend this library to everyone. Apropos the above: Could you review nautical books once in a while to leaven your essentially excellent journal? George A. Fulford Mill Valley

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MA pure and steady fix Although sailing is a mental illness for which there is no cure, it is at least a manageable disease that prevents other unpleasant neuroses Your publication, however, is an addiction. With my move inland to Sacramento, I must insure that my fixes continue uninterrupted. Enclosed find a check for a year’s supply of Latitudes. Thank you for keeping the supply steady and pure. Lawrence H. Smith Aground in Sacramento Lawrence — Thanks for the kind words, we deal the best stuff we can. lit!SPECS AND A RUDDER I recently acquired a Parker-built 505. It needs a rudder assembly and new sails. Where can I get the specs on the rudder — besides writing the manufacturer in England? If there is a 505 racing class in the Bay Area, I would certainly appreciate their address. Ray Earhart South Lake Tahoe Ray - Call Chris Klein, head of the Northern California 505 Association, at (415) 526-6458. If he’s not home, write him at 611 Clayton, El Cerrito, CA 94530.

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LETTERS shouting salutations, sometimes even getting together for a little international bench sailing. The Amanumas are on a two to three year circumnavigation and will soon depart for sunny Mexico. As such, we thought it our American duty to introduce them to the delights of the margarita over dinner in Old Sacramento. We were allowed to tie up to the docks from which it was a short walk to the restaurants and shops. We left Sacramento and Shirahae the next morning; as the temperature was to hover around 106 degrees, we wanted to get downriver where it was cooler. We have since had our Japanese friends to our home and immensely enjoyed their warm, sincere friendship. Since the Amanumas will soon be leaving the Bay Area, we gave them a copy of Latitude and explained that by writing in Changes they will also be writing to everyone who knows them or might be interested in their adventures. So if you are out some afternoon enjoying a good sail and see a well-found 34-footer flying the Rising Sun from the backstay, please wave and wish our friends the Amanumas a good sail. We wish we could be with them. Chuck & Carol Woods Livermore

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SIGHTINGS san dlego to lose the america’s cup? According to a report in the San Diego Union, the San Diego YC is in danger of having their recent America’s Cup victory voided. As he promised for the better part of a year, Kiwi Michael Fay took the dispute over whether a multihull can legally compete in an America’s Cup back to Judge Carmen Ciparick’s New York courtroom. Despite a gag order on the proceedings, an unidentified member of the v- New York YC told the Union that "the San Diego Yacht Club and Sail America (which managed the defense for the club) could be in trouble". Just a few months ago, an America’s Cup Trustee Committee was set up to prevent Cup chaos, such as we had this year, from happening again. The trustees are the clubs that have held the America’s Cup; the New York YC, the Royal Perth YC and the San Diego YC. Because of their past and current status, the opinions of these clubs is not to be taken lightly bt) Judge Ciparick. The problem for the San Diego YC, according to the Union’s source, is that "Both the Royal Perth and New York Yacht Clubs formally objected to the catamaran and said San Diego’s use of the catamaran was illegal. San Diego might be lucky to get out without having to forfeit," was the source’s conclusion. The idea of the Cup being forfeited is not that far-fetched. When they decided to go with the catamaran, Sail America knew full well that it was a legal possibility. Fay maintained all along that he had no interest in winning the Cup by forfeit. The Union’s source said that the New York YC proposed a compromise by which September’s comical proceedings would be voided and San Diego would have to defend again next October in a monohull similar to New Zealand’s. Stay tuned for details. In a related matter, New Zealand was detained by Cuba as she was being shipped to New York for a public relations The saga continues.... event. Unlike the Russians, apparently Castro hasn’t yet caught America’s Cup fever. The vessel towing the huge monohull was quickly released. While we’re on the subject of the America’s Cup, take a look at the accompanying photograph. It was sent to us by Marty Blanchard of the Blanchard Boat Company in Seattle. This is what he had to say: "Here’s an alternative to 12 Meters for the next America’s Cup. She’s Andelsbanken ’88, a 60-ft LOA sloop that displaces 15,000 lbs., draws 9’8" with a bulb keel similar to New Zealand’s, has 18’4" maximum beam, 12’ beam at the waterline, and features extremely flared topsides and an elliptical rudder. "Designed and built in Denmark by Niels Jeppesen to take line honors in the various distance races in Northern Europe, she’s been doing exactly what she was intended to do. Her nickname is "Bridge Scraper" by virtue of the fact her rig was limited to 85 feet because of several fixed bridges she mush pass under to compete in some important races. "Of course, an America’s Cup version of this design would not be limited in mast height or LOA, just the 90 foot LWL restriction. What struck me, when comparing the "Bridge Scraper" to the Kiwi boat, was the proportional difference in displacement. Since rig height is limited, there

midwinter Well, another summer of sailboat racing has come and gone, and what a summer it was! But the advent of winter doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to cover up the ’ol Sea Biscuit, hang up the Henri Lloyds, and read back issues of Latitude in front of the fireplace for the next six months. Fortunately — especially in light of that last option — there’s an alternative: midwinter racing. And beginning next month, the Bay’s "second season" — that of lighter winds and more casual competition — cranks up with a vengeance. Never before have there been so many midwinter series to choose from: in fact, there are 11 different events listed in the Calendar earlier in these

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SIGHTINGS day’s dreams pages. Some are old standbys, such as the always popular Berkeley/Metropolitan YC series on the Berkeley Circle. That’s the biggest midwinter series of all, and it invariably offers the best one design racing. For big boat handicap racing, the Golden Gate YC’s dtyfront series has traditionally been where the competition can be found. In between these two extremes, there’s something for everyone: small boat racing out of Richmond YC, low-key "beginner’s" races known as Chowder Races held out of Berkeley YC, non-spinnaker divisions in almost every midwinter, you name it. For you party animals, there are even some weekend regattas consisting of a race cont’d center of next sightings page

america’s cup — cont’d are two courses of action in achieving an optimum sail area/displacement ratio. "Andelsbanken ’88 has achieved a speed of 10 knots while sailing upwind in five knots of true wind, and hit 18 knots in 20 knots true. Check out the helmsman (with visor) casually steering with one hand on the tiller extension. It’s safe to say that the balance of this boat keeps it well out of Blackaller’s "truck" category. How many 60-footers are tiller steered and require only eight winches? A larger version would probably need coffee grinders, which would keep ESPN’s Jim Kelly happy. "Do you think the versatility of this style boat would also be attractive since it has the ability to be more than a daysailer? One might just add a tape deck, microwave, some friends, and see where one could get in less than 8 days, 11 hours, 1 minute and 45 seconds." We at Latitude aren’t qualified to comment on the suitability of a boat such as Andelsbanken ’88 for the TransPac, but we’re certain they’d be much superior to 12 Meters, normal or "souped up", for any future America’s Cup.

SIGHTINGS tour of the 'tole mour' The white-hulled, 156-ft, three-masted topsail schooner Tole Mour harks back to the glory days of sail. She has miles of running rigging, ratlines to the crow’s nest and a crew that sings salty sea chanties as they raise the full complement of fores’ls, tops’ls and flying jibs. Built in 1986-1987 in Washington, she is a steel-hulled vessel with teak decks and a unique cargo: a dental and eye clinic; x-ray room, pharmacy, diagnostic laboratory, two examination rooms aqd a health education center. Tole Mour, whose name means "gift of life and health" in Marshallese, recently passed through San Francisco on her way to her work station in the Western Pacific. Fueled by the vision of Lonnie and David Higgins, Tole Mour has come to life as the flagship of the Honolulu-based Marimed Foundation. This nonprofit private voluntary organization got its start when Lonnie, an attractive, brown-haired physician; and David, a handsome, black-haired lawyer and licensed ship’s captain, left Boston with their children a decade ago and took off for a cruise to the Caribbean and South Pacific. In Micronesia they discovered a crying need for not just medical care, but health education. < Formerly a U.S. Trust Territory, the Marshall Islands have been used by Americans to test weapons from ballistic missiles to hydrogen bombs, exposing some residents to fallout. Other health concerns in the region include malnutrition, high infant mortality, diabetes, leprosy, alcoholism cont’d on next sightings page

midwinters Saturday, a sometimes wild party Saturday night, and another race on Sunday. Corinthian YC and Sausalito YC have had midwinter weekends like this for a few years; San Francisco YC, which is offering the newest midwinter regatta on the block, will follow this increasingly popular format X. with its new series (11/19-20 and 12/1718). With the sheer volume and variety of midwinters to choose from, we can’t think

coast guard budget At the end of September, President Reagan signed a bill authorizing $2.1 billion budget for fiscal ’89 for the Coast Guard. That’s up about $200 million from ’88, which in turn is double the controversial $100 million cut from their

SIGHTINGS — cont’d of any excuse not to get out on the race course a bit this winter. Most of these series cost less to enter than the $32 a day they’ll hit you for to ski at Squaw Valley this year, and none of them involve a four hour car ride in each direction. So why not turn to the Calendar, pick a series to enter, and call by midnight tonight to reserve your spot on the starting line? Operators are standing by...

back on track 1987 budget. By the sound of it, that should more than bring the Coasties back up to speed financially. In fact, by next summer, it will be hard to tell anything was ever different, cont’d center of next sightings page

’tole’ tour — cont’d and a high adolescent suicide rate. The latter, according to Lonnie Higgins, is due to a breakdown in traditional family structure and lack of job opportunities for high school graduates. To/e Mour will address several of these issues. For one, the 15-person medical crew of volunteer health educators, doctors, dentists and nurses will spend three months at a time visiting the islands in a 600,000 squaremile area. (It takes another 11 crewmembers to sail the ship.) The onboard facilities will be for emergencies while the important work — supporting the local health care officials and educating the Marshall Islanders — will take place ashore. Some islanders will be among those training on the ship, too, both as health care personnel and sailors. Two of them, Bake Anta and Neas Polin, are currently making the passage from San Francisco to Majuro, the capital of the islands. "Our goal," says first mate Dan Quinn, a green-eyed 31-year-old who previously ran a sailing cargo ship in the Marshalls, "is to make the islanders more self-reliant. If they think that the only health care is on our ship and we leave, they’ll just go back to the old ways." The $2.6 million ship is a testament to joint effort and contribution. Nearly all of the equipment on board has been donated by individuals and/or corporations. The tab for fuel and oil will be picked up each year by Mobil, which is the only purveyor of those products in the area. The cont’d on next sightings page

SIGHTINGS 'tole' tour — cosit’d $350,000 yearly operating expenses are being funded by the Marshall Islands government itself, which Lonnie Higgins says is crucial. "Their commitment to support the vessel and the health care program helped attract many sponsors," she says. For her and David, the fruition of their decade-old vision is a bit mindboggling. "I’m shell-shocked," says Lonnie. "It takes a switch to go from the preparation to actually doing it, but it’s been tremendous for our confidence." — shimon van collie

the sail season To everything, it says in the Bible, there is a season. A time to reap, a time to sew. A time to war, a time of peace. A time to reef, a time to set — such like that. If you’re a sailor, right now is the time for, among other things, getting your worn sails — such as the one in the accompanying photo — mended. Or even order new sails. Here’s why. In spring and summer, sailors ring sailmaker’s phones off the hooks and make demands. "1 need a new #2 by Friday!" ^ Or, "I tore a panel in my chute on the Tuesday night race; fix it for the YRA race on Saturday." How about, "We’ve been preparing for our trip to Hawaii for five years; we gotta have a storm jib by the end of the week." Much to their dismay, these sailors often find their demands soon turn to pleas. In the middle of the season, sailmakers are swamped with orders for new sails and repairs that customers want "right now". But if you check your calendar, you’ll see that the heart of the spring/summer sailing season is over. There are less races for sails to be destroyed on, and the lighter winds are less likely to mangle dacron and plastic. Consequently, sailmakers have much fewer demands on their time. Many of them, in order to keep their employees busy during the off-season, offer specials or fleet discounts. So not only do you get faster service at this time of year, you sometimes get it at a better price. The next step is simple. Thumb thru these pages of Latitude, find your favorite sailmaker’s number, and give him a call. It’s the smart time to do it. Besides, it’s high time you start thinking about what the lady in your life would like for Christmas. There was a time not too long ago when women pined for gifts like diamonds, fur and china. Today’s more liberated and physical women, however, prefer something more practical. A half ounce chute, for example, or perhaps a fully battened main. So what the heck, give in and get them what they want. '

report from pusan The Olympics has been my focus for more than a year. Not one day would pass without me visualizing winning the gold medal. Unfortunately, my hopes of representing the United States in the Finn class were shattered in the seventh race of the trials. My boat, which was named Mike Tyson, was "ko’ed." I changed the name to Reflect the Outcome. My only hope of going to the Olympics would be as an alternate, a role of support and versatility, and I lobbied for the position. On the cross country trip home from the trials in Marblehead, I received word I made the Olympic team in a phone booth in Des Moines, Iowa — which seemed somehow fitting for the honor. I was to be an alternate in the Finns, as well as FDs, Stars and Solings. The potential for sailing and medaljng was possible, but not probable. As the racing started, it seemed to me that the U.S. had a chance for five medals, maybe six. Being an alternate, I was able to watch the racing at all venues at one time or another. There were three areas. The boards raced in the best (most protected) area. The Soling and Tornado area, six to eight miles offshore, had the worst conditions. cont’d on next sightings page

SIGHTINGS — cont’d Guard auxiliary in rendering non¬ emergency aid. Finally, the bill also features a five-year reauthorization of the Aquatic Resources (Wallop/Breaux) Trust Fund. This is the fund that directs the $200 million in marine fuel and fishing taxes back into boating safety, education and law enforcement fish conservation programs.

cat on Randy Smyth’s Super Lube catamaran. Shimon, a former Latitude editor-tumedcont’d center of next sightings page

pusan — cont’d The first three races had the wind and flood current coming from the prevailing northeasterly direction. The final four races took place in ebb tide which, coupled with the Tsashima current made extremely large waves and the wind piped up to 20 to 35 knots. Overall for the series, the wind averaged 10 to 25 in a majority of the races, and was surprisingly shifty for the strength. The Star class winner Mike Mclntire went from 11th to 1st on the last beat as the result of a wind shift. After three races it was obvious who the leaders were in all classes. As in the trial races a few days before, the U.S. 470 women were so much faster than the competition they could start last and be in the top three by the first mark and launch from there. In the Solings, it was to be a two-boat race between Kostecki and clan and the East Germans (GDR). The Star class was wide open; no one wanted to take charge. Reynolds with 8,4 and 1 was leading, but it would be a dogfight. It looked like Torben Grael of Brazil

SIGHTINGS pusan — cont’d had the best shot going into the last four races. His downwind speed was exceptional. With the crux of the races taking place on the long runs against the current, he had to be considered the favorite. The Finn class had five people vying for the three medals and the biggest surprise of the lot was Peter Holmberg of the Virgin Islands. Each day I expected him to fold and he kept coming back with superb performances. It would be the ability to come from behind that would determine the winner. The mens’ 470 was owned by the French until the fourth race when the Russians woke up from their slumbering performance. The entire Russian team was out of the running until the fourth race, and then all of a sudden they were winning races in almost all classes. The other standout was the Israeli team which did not race on Yom Kippur, obviously dropping them in the standings. cont d on next sightings page

top cat freelancer finagled the ride during a press reception prior to the Salem ProSail races held in mid-October. (See related article elsewhere in this issue.) While most press people got a safe, sane and still-exciting

help is on On November 12, the Peace Navy sailboats Hermanos Y Hermanos and Satuma will sail out the Golden Gate enroute for Nicaragua. Along the way they’ll load several tons worth of medical supplies donated by various peace

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half-hour aboard Tom Blackaller’s cat, aboard Super Lube they let it all hang out. This photo was taken as the 40-ft cat hit 25 knots.

In the Division II Sailboards, Mike "Gebi" Gebhardt surpassed all expectations except his own. The boardsailors were unique among the six teams. They didn t work on their boats, they played tennis instead of working out, they slept in late — and of course they would all have rather been sailing short boards than the big Division II boards chosen for the Games. Mike s laid-back attitude was really enjoyable and I hoped he

the way organizations in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego. The humanitarian aid mission is expected to dock in Corinto by Christmas. In addition to carrying much-needed cont'd center of next sightings page

Silver medalists Bob Billingham, John Kostecki and.Will Baylis.

would be successful. His dad was the biggest cheerleader of all the parents. One day when the weather was miserable, Mike’s dad stayed up on the flying bridge of our observation boat hooting and hollering encouragement. The U.S. Tornado team performance was disappointing after their good showing at the practice series. They had the speed, but were constantly snake-bit with DSQs, heading for the wrong mark, etc. Pat Muglia, the Tornado crew, was the coolest white guy on the Olympic team, darn near in the cool league of the 400 meter men’s relay team, who were the coolest. The U.S. FD team never did get going. Their performance was epitomized by the fourth race when they were leading going into the gybe mark and then capsized. And then there was Paul Elvstrom, the "Great Dane" who won an unprecedented four gold medals in the singlehanded class in the 1950s and '60s. He was back this year skippering a Tornado with his daughter as crew, but a fifth medal flew out the window when he T-boned the Canadian Tornado, sinking the damaged hull. During the hearing for redress, the Canadian skipper David Sweeney was asked when he informed Elvstrom of his intent to protest. "Well," he said, "after he got off me." Elvstrom was out on the wire when the two boats tangled, and ended up landing on Sweeney! The last day of racing was the roughest in Olympic history. Oddly (though apparently typical of Suyong Bay), the boats sailed out that morning with only light zephyrs from astern. The first race I could see was the Solings. On the first reach, it was obvious Kostecki had an immense lead with GDR well back in the pack. That was the last I could see of their race — the seas got too big. I knew Kostecki needed to gain 5.3 points that day to win the gold. That meant he had to win the race with GDR coming in third or worse, or come in second with GDR fifth or worse. Nothing else would work. I wish I had seen the climax of that one. I found out later that on the last run, the U.S. team was in first, the Brazilians in second and GDR in third. It was a picture perfect situation for the gold. Then, two-thirds of the way down to the finish, the Brazilians crashed and burned and filled their boat with water. The Germans blazed right by them, and with the last beat a fetch there was nothing Kostecki could do to put a boat in between. The 470 and Finn course was total carnage. Boats were capsized everywhere. In fact, only three boats didn’t capsize in the Finn fleet. cont’d on next sightings page page 89

SIGHTINGS pusan — cont’d Doreste of Spain ground past Brian Ledbetter in the last 100 meters to win the gold medal. Peter Holmberg of the Virgin Islands continued to amaze everybody by taking the silver — the only medal his country won in the Olympics. The women, after being DSQ’ed in the fifth race, had to finish in the top 15 to win the gold. They didn’t make it look easy. Their jib fell down on the first leg and they basically had to re-rig the whole boat. Yet once they got squared away, they blasted up to ninth and the gold medal. The 470 men were out of the running until the second to last beat when the Spanish boat capsized and took the German team with them. That opened the door enough for a bronze medal. Their boat handling was the best in the fleet if they didn’t overstand so many marks (because of the current) they would have had a shot at the gold. I don’t know how Gebi managed it, but he managed to stay on the board and hold off the Dutch points leader to win the last race. (Staying on a windsurfer in that wind is like logrolling with no spikes.) The skill of the top boardsailors was such that they would often lap the lesser guys. Gebi’s bronze medal was testimony to that tenacious strength and skill. In the Star class, Mark Reynolds broke his mast. The cover of his kevlar backstay parted and the mast fell right over the bow. The gold medal was determined on the last run with Denmark out ahead. The English sailor, sailing by the lee (a skill he says he developed racing Finns), passed through to leeward of the Danes and rounded well ahead. They held on for the victory. Torben Grael broke his mast the day before, which dropped him to a bronze. Reynolds got the silver. All in all, the U.S. team’s five medals were the most of any country in the sailing competition. New Zealand was next with three; with France and Russia collecting two each. At the end of the regatta, the press flocked to the winners and ignored the losers. The Spanish press was the most excited, for their win in the Finn class was to be Spain’s only gold medal. With the Olympics over, the boats seemed to just evaporate. By the next day, the only things left were broken masts and trash from the postcelebratory Aussie beer bash. All that remained now was the awarding of the medals and the closing ceremonies. The first round went to the 470 women. As I watched Allison Jolly and Lynne Jewell get their golds, and listened to the Star Spangled Banner, I got goose bumps. And again, I imagined in my mind’s eye what I would feel like up there. When they came to the last class, the Finns, and the Spanish anthem was played, I could feel the motivation begin to build. Before that moment, I’d been asked many times if I would try for the U.S. Sailing team a third time in 1992, but I was never sure — until then. Here’s to Barcelona and the Star Spangled Banner. — russ silvestri

on the way medical supplies to Nicaragua, the voyage will emphasize the Peace Navy’s support of normalized relations with Nicaragua. That includes an end to America’s three-year-old trade embargo and its support of the Contras. Included in the list of "most needed" Sk- medical items in Nicaragua are everything

lake merced, lazarus When we last reported on the Lake Merced Sailing Club in April, 1986, the club was disbanding. Hard times following the passage of Proposition 13, an

it was a dark and ‘stomil’ night Unless you’ve been on Buddhist retreat, or are being held hostage by some leftist group in the third world country of (insert name here) , you will doubtless have heard of the plight of the Polish yacht Stomil. In fact, since it’s been featured prominently in every print and broadcast media in the Bay area for the entire third week of October, most of you are probably as intimate with the story as we are already. So to hit only the high spots: Stomil, a 42-ft wooden sloop, has been on its way home since participating this summer in Australia’s bicentennial. However, as she approached San Francisco from Hawaii, she was denied entry into the Bay by the Coast Guard. Seems all Soviet Bloc vessels must have at least two weeks prior clearance through the State Department to enter U.S. territorial waters. Stomil had found out about this earlier in Hawaii, when they were informed of it and given 24 hours to get out the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Before leaving on September 20, they arranged clearance through their embassy to enter San Francisco on October 26th. Unfortunately, they got cont’d on next sightings page page 90

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here nine days early. The skipper and three-man crew were low on water, food and electricity (their alternator was on the fritz), and their VHF barely worked. But the law is the law, so they anchored over Fourfathom Shoal — the edge of the Potato Patch — and the media circus began. Over the next six days, what apparently started out as simply a misjudgment of the time it would take for the Hawaii-San Francisco passage turned into, as even you Buddhists and hostages must know, a major media event. We haven’t seen a story blown this far out of proportion since Vanna White bought a vowel (or whatever she does). Well, perhaps "misdirection" would be more accurate than "blown out of proportion." Because there is a great story here, but it’s not about "four Polish seamen who endured hardship and near starvation as they braved mountainous seas ..." (gag). What it’s really about is the many behind-thescenes people, both here and in Hawaii, who showed everyone that

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SIGHTINGS ‘stomir night — cont’d chivalry, the "code of the sea" — and what the heck, a friendly America — are alive and doing very well, thank you. In Hawaii, Stomil didn’t have time to take on provisions and get their repaired mainsail back before they had to leave. So while they stood off the three mile limit, the locals rallied and did it all for them, taking those items, and a few extra donated ones, out to the exiled boat. On this side of the pond, Mike Jeffries of Sausalito was the first to respond to these fellow boaters that needed help. He was also on his way back from Hawaii when he overheard the conversation between the Polish yacht and the Coast Guard. When he heard they weren’t going to be allowed in, he found them in the fog and gave them the rest of his own food and water, and his VHF radio! In the ensuing days, dozens of good Samaritans pitched in. Topper Johnston offered his Pier 39-based Tolleycraft motorboat to the cause, and cont'd on next sightings page

lake merced death knoll for this homey club. Quietly, the 35-year-old organization slipped over the gunwale of existence into the briny blue locker of oblivion. But wait! What’s that resurgent form bubbling to the surface? It’s none other than a Lazarus Lake Merced Sailing Club N. about to break the surface and breathe life once again. On October 3, Bill Woodruff, who was commodore of the club when it died, held a reorganization meeting at the club’s old site. Eight sailors, including former members and newcomers, signed up for the reconstituted version. Bill says there

SIGHTINGS — cont’d are at least five others who are likely to join by the club’s next meeting on November 14. Anchoring the club’s revival is the presence of a healthy boat rental, sailing school and boat dealership that now occupies the boathouse. A company called Urban Park Concessionaires, which runs campsites and recreational boating operations around the state, took over about a year ago, signing a 13-year contract with the city for the rights to water activities on the lake. Last March, they cont’d center of next sightings page

‘stomil’ night — cont’d skipper Tim Herbert made several trips out to Stomil to deliver supplies of food, drink, clothing and gifts donated by individuals or Pier 39 businesses. There were sweatshirts, restaurant meals, cases of beer and pop — they even did their laundry and brought it back out. He also ferried crewmembers back and forth. (The individuals aboard had the proper visas and clearances; it was just the boat that didn’t.) When they lost first one, then both their anchors to the windy, bumpy shoal, the Coasties themselves offered to lend a replacement. When it was deemed too small, the skipper of Kimberley Ann, a fishing boat based at the Wharf, volunteered two of his. Someone else threw in the chains and rodes. Once they came in, Holiday Inn donated free rooms for four days. And so it went. Of course, the four Polish sailors, who weren’t about to abandon their boat, still had to sit out there being beaten around for five days. We quite agree with everyone who called or wrote to say that’s cruel, unusual and dangerous punishment. But we don’t go along with blaming the Coast Guard for it. They don’t make the laws. One letter writer, Craig Kauffman, recognized that and sent us a copy of a letter he sent to Secretary of State George Schultz. It points out that to apply the two-week requirement to a yacht, and a goodwill one at that, is arcane. Right on. The fact of the matter is that the Coasties joined the ranks of the good guys, and the may even be the unsung heroes in this case. When the Polish embassy informed Stomil’s skipper, Jecek Rachk, they were having trouble expediting matters, it was the Coast Guard that got on the horn to Washington and got the ball rolling for the date change. They also called Rachk’s wife and family in Poland to inform them what was going on and that everybody was okay. There were lots of other good Samaritans whose names we don’t know, and we tip our hats to you all. You’ve given sailing, the Bay Area and the country a good name. As for the Poles, they were surprised, gratified and grateful at the response of the sailing community (and finally able to get a good night’s sleep). This is one visit they — or San Francisco — won’t soon forget. (For your general information, Stomil is the largest sailboat built in Poland since the war; at least one report says she is the largest sailing yacht in Poland, period. She serves as both a sail training and, as mentioned, a goodwill vessel, and is crewed by three or four rotating crews of University students a year. As a final footnote, this isn’t the first time the boat has been in the news. Remember the Polish "tallship" that arrived two days late for the tallship parade celebrating the reopening of New York’s Statue of Liberty a couple years back? Yup, that was Stomil, too.)

zieg heil tolerance So far, about the only difference we see between zero tolerance and the killer bees is that zero tolerance got here first. Otherwise, they are both gross examples of well-intended ideas gone amuck. At least you can stock up on Raid for when the bees come. So far, there doesn’t seem to be much boaters can do against zero tolerance. One of the latest victims is Seaway, Jim Mazzeo’s beautiful 1936 Alden canoe-stern ketch. We weren’t able to talk with Jim directly, but friends and witnesses told us a disturbing tale. Jim, who lived aboard the boat in Santa Cruz, just received a note one day stating that his boat was being*confiscated because it was thought to have been used for drug smuggling some time in the past. Understand that Mazzeo himself was not being charged, nor has he yet been charged, with so much as jaywalking. He just had to vacate the boat. We haven’t talked to him because we don’t know where he went. Seaway was to be towed up to Richmond for impounding, which to anyone familiar with the amount of upkeep required for wooden boats, could mean the end of her. Mazzeo had painstakingly restored the vessel to her original condition in the two years he’s owned her. Although there have been several other search and seizures, this one stands out in several ways. First, it was done at the dock. Second, it was not cont’d on next sightings page page 93

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tolerance — cont’d done by the Coast Guard, but by Customs. And third, as far as anybody can determine, no drugs or traces thereof were found. The boat was simply suspected of having participated in the drug trade at sometime in the past. Without knowing all the facts by presstime, we can’t comment further. If true, however, this seizure sets a precedent so dangerous it boggles the mind. We hope to have more next month. In a related development, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen has jumped, swinging, into the zero tolerance fray. They charge the government with intimidation — some fishermen have even undergone body searches — and with endangering their livelihoods. A skipper on whose boat authorities find a few seeds belonging a long-gone crewmen is subject to having his license revoked along with his boat. As a compromise, many fishermen say they would be willing to act "as the eyes and ears" of federal authorities. There’s a comforting thought, eh? For your general information, the law under which zero tolerance operates was signed into existence by President Ford in 1975. And most of the time, zero tolerance busts are made during routine safety inspections (although some boats have been literally ransacked during "safety inspections"). On busy days, the Coast Guard searches up to 30 boats a day in the Bay area. H

hazardous in more ways than one It’s no big secret that the United States is one of the most regulated — some says over-regulated — countries in the world. The tradeoff is that we are also one of the safest. Remember that as you read the following. Boatyards and other marine businesses are just now becoming aware of an environemtal safety law passed by the State of California in 1985. It regulates hazardous materials, which include things like paints, thinners, wood perservatives, some compressed gases and so on. The law states that no business can have more than 55 total gallons, 500 total pounds or 200 cubic feet (as in compressed gases) of the material on site without filing — and constantly updating — a complex "plan" that includes inventory, where and how the material is stored, emergency evacuation plans for the business and the like. Obviously, such a plan could have long-ranging implications on how boatyards (and body shops, welding shops, gas stations and about one out of every two other businesses in existence) do business — and how much they charge for their services. With what amounts to another full time inventory person and a several thousand dollar computer setup he’ll need to comply with this law at a boatyard, it can’t help but reflect in increased fees to boaters. Outrageous? Yes. Sensible? Judge for yourself. Coming about soon after the Bophol, India, incident where thousands of people were killed by leaking gas, this legislation was passed to help protect both people at the business, and those who live or work nearby, notably firemen. Hazardous waste has been responsible for the deaths of many firefighters over the years. Plus, in an emergency, it makes a lot of sense for outfits like the police and the Department of Environmental Health to know how much hazardous material is stored where. (Incidentally, the DEH is the organization that has been charged with informing businesses of the law and how they must meet the requirements.) As you can well imagine, this new law — and recently passed federal regs aren’t far behind — isn’t one of the more popular ones we’ve heard about lately. Indeed, for at least one boatyard, Easom’s in Sausalito, it is the straw that broke the camel’s back. A fixture on the waterfront for the last 33 years, Easom’s will close its doors on December 1. "I wouldn’t say it’s the reason we’re closing up shop," says Hank. "I’ve been planning to cut back for a while now, and this just tells me now’s the time." (Though his plans are indefinite, Easom says he’ll hold onto the site and "be around" in a consulting or other capacity.' He’ll decide all that after a well-deserved vacation with wife Joy.) Other boatyards will certainly have to look at the new regulations just as cont’d on next sightings page

hired Jeff Watt, the sailing instructor at S.F State, to manage the Lake Merced concession. Jeff, a former club member himself, says both he and his company are eager to see the sailing club reform. They are willing to provide facilities, including crash boats, starting marks and rental boats (including Hying Scots, El Toros and Hying Juniors) to club members at special rates. In return, they will receive a portion of the club membership dues, which Woodruff estimates will run about $60 per year. Dues will also cover the $20 yearly launching fee at the lake. Presumably, the club could rejoin the Small Boat Racing Association (SBRA) and host regattas there again. Also, the lake has become a popular spot to learn windsurfing, which would be incorporated in the club’s activities.

dog saves Every time we visit the Delta town of Locke, we’re struck not so much by the quaintness of the place as its fragility. It seems like all it would take is one careless match and the whole place would disappear in one short, spectacular "poof." The vision almost came true on October 22. About 4 a.m., a fire started in Locke’s waterfront landmark, the historic Boat House. It’s likely it would have jumped the road and consumed the town, too, if it wasn’t for Bette McMillan’s 11year-old Norwegian Elkhound. Normally a quiet sort, he started going crazy. When

bang the In perhaps the most expensive collision in yacht racing history, the notorious Ron Holland maxi-yacht Drum ran into -- are you ready for this? — a submarine off England recently. We say notorious because considering the three-year-old, 76footer’s seeming penchant for mischief, she might better be named Christine, after the Stephen King novel about the car with an evil mind of its own. Drum’s latest mishap, as reported in New Zealand Yachting magazine, occurred during the Clyde Cruising Club’s 115-mile Mull Race. At about 3 in the morning, just west of the Mull of Kintyre, two crewmen clearing up after a sail change on the foredeck spotted four "masts" in the darkness dead ahead. No one knew it then, but the masts belonged to the British submarine Otus, which was at periscope depth charging her batteries. "Come up hard, NOW!" came the yell from the foredeck, and helmsman Bob Fisher spun the big wheel. Drum was moving at about 7 knots in a 10-knot page 94

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Woodruff is especially excited about the news. He considers Lake Merced, a fresh water lake tucked behind the dunes at Ocean Beach, one of the Bay Area’s unique sailing spots. The arrangement with Urban Park Concessionaires would free the club from the heavy expenses of facilities, equipment and private insurance, and let the members enjoy their sailing. And with the rentals, you don’t even have to own a boat to race actively. If you like the idea for yourself, call

seriously in the months to come. Failure to comply will eventually carry a $2,000-a-day fine. The other route is working with the exemptions: all chandleries are exempt, for example; and of course having any less than the amounts prescribed above would exempt a business from the regulations. You can bet you 11 hear more about this complicated matter in future issues.

ban the pros Some folks think pros ought to be banned from sailing. The Bay Wanderer doesn t have an opinion on that; but, he insists that polypro line has to go. There’s a lot of things wrong with polypro line: 1. It stretches more than most modern lines. 2. It weathers badly. A season or two in the sun, and it will implant hundreds of plastic splinters in your hands. 3. It winds up in places it shouldn’t. Let the Wanderer explain. See the short piece of polypro in the accompanying photograph? It made a mess of the Wanderer s Vallejo One-Two race last month. The Wanderer was doing all right early in the singlehanded leg up to Vallejo. After 'rounding' Blossom and setting a course for Red Rock, the Wanderer started to fall below the layline. The reason was simple; there was no way to spinnaker reach that high. The Wanderer knew he should have gone to a headsail. But he couldn’t. The Wanderer was "soul sailing" that Saturday and wasn’t about to give up a good singlehanded spinnaker reach just to sail the most direct course to the finish. (Besides, if the Wanderer took the chute down, he knew he’d just have to put it back up 30 minutes later). Novices are often unaware of the karmic benefits of soul sailing. But it’s there. All the boats that pulled ahead because they went to headsails soon fell into the calm lee of Angel Island. The wayward Wanderer, having blissfully sailed way down low by Berkeley, suddenly looked golden. While the others wallowed, he still had a breeze. Right up until the polypro, it looked as though he might take over the lead. Yes, the polypro. Somewhere near the Richmond Oil Wharf, the tiller on the Wanderer’s Olson 30 suddenly got stiff. Stiff as in the wood tiller felt like it would snap if the Wanderer put enough pressure on it. This is not the kind of thing a singlehander likes to have happen to him when he has the chute up. But if it’s going to happen, it’s best if the wind was as it was — about five knots. Blessed with an extraodinarily ke&n aptitude for deductive reasoning, it took the Wanderer no more than half an hour to decide that something must have been wedged between the top of the rudder and the hull. He tried to unwedge the obstruction by turning the tiller hard to port; hard to starboard; and finally all the way around in the circle (which didn’t do much for the spinnaker trim). The tiller almost broke off, but whatever was jamming the rudder wasn’t budging. For a fraction of a second, the Wanderer considered diving into the Bay to try and solve the problem. A fraction of a second was all the time it took him to remember the afternoon he’d dove in to cut away a line fouled in the prop of a helpless powerboat and almost froze to death. After forcing the rudder to port and starboard several times with continued lack of success, the Wanderer dropped out of the race and wrestled with the tiller all the way back to his Sausalito bertji. Unjamming the rudder back at the dock was easier than anticipated. A berth neighbor said, 'You stand on the dock while I wiggle the tiller; you’ll see what’s jamming it." The Wanderer couldn’t see anything. Not until he noticed a lengh of yellow polypro floating away and heard the neighbor exclaim: "It’s not jammed anymore!"' Quickly the culprit was fished out of the Bay. It was some thick polypro that had been flattened as a result of being constantly pinched between the rudder and the hull. Blue bottom paint had rubbed off over about six inches of it. "Great", thought the Wanderer to himself. "Not only did it screw up two days of racing, now that little section by the rudder is always going to cont’d on next sightings page

Woodruff at (415) 8644114 (days), or (415) 864-3411 (eves.), or Jeff Watt at (415) 753-1101 (days). Or come to their next meeting on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom of the Lake Merced boathouse at 1 Harding Blvd. in the Sunset District. — shimon van collie

locke McMillan got up to investigate, she saw the flames. The fire destroyed much of the central part of the 980-ft long Boat House, which was built in the early 1900s and is listed on the federal register of historic places. As it currently serves as a boat storage facility and fuel dock, about 40 boats were also destroyed in the fire. Firefighters, helped out by the Coast Guard and state emergency crews, subdued the fire about 9, buying the dying little hamlet of Locke just a little more time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

drum slowly breeze. The bow started to move, but it was too late. "There was a terrible grunching sound of impact," says Fisher. The collision tore a 20-ft gash in Drum’s port topsides, ripped away some lifelines and stanchions and bent some non-critical rigging protectors. Some strange debris on deck turned out to be part of an anti-radar device from one of the sub’s masts. The sub suffered the brunt of the damage. Drum munched her periscope, radar and telecommunications dome and air intakes, to the tune of $5.8 million. 'The only one we didn’t get was her diesel exhaust," says Fisher. Drum’s afterguard credited the two bowmen with averting more serious damage to both vessels; the yacht apparently hit the sub only a glancing blow. After surfacing to make sure all aboard Drum were okay, Otus proceeded back to her base. Drum, with the gash high out of the water to weather, went on to finish the cont'd center of next sightings page page 95

SIGHTINGS pro ban — cont’d be fouled." The Wanderer tried to remember what he’d done recently that had been so evil as to bring on the bad karma. It’s still a mystery. The Wanderer is fully aware that polypro has some good qualities that offset its bad qualities. Unfortunately, the only one he can remember is that the stuff makes good water-ski tow lines. Since water-skiing is the only water sport the Wanderer has an aversion to, he hopes that the next President, no matter who he is, makes banning the use of polypro line his first order of business.

sailor’s best friend We’re pleased to report that, after a virtual lifetime of work, Bud "Skeeter" Scranton of Louisiana has successfully bred the first ULDD — ultra light displacement dog. That’s Skippy running alongside Bud Jr. as the two go out for a little cooter hunting. cont’d on next sightings page

drum race. Just to refresh your memory, Drum seems prone to incidents like this the same way Billy the Kid was prone to shoot many of the people he met. She wasn’t even out of the builder’s shop when her original owner ran out of money. Rock star Simon LeBon bought the boat and finished it, only to have Drum return the favor by dropping her keel in the ’85 Fastnet Race and capsizing with LeBon and several other crewmen trapped inside. All 26 crewmen came out of that one okay, and Drum was towed upside down 70 miles to the yard to get ready for the ’85-’86 Whitbread Round the World Race. During that race, she

SIGHTINGS — cont’d started to delaminate a few days out of Cape Town, and the crew had to shore up the oilcanning forward sections to finish the leg. At the end of that seven-month marathon race, the boat had to suffer the indignity of being searched by drug-sniffing dogs after the finish. Nothing was found. We can’t wait to see how Drum tops the "sub incident." In the meantime, just to be fair, not all the news the boat generates is bad., Recently, under the current ownership of Glasgow businessman Arnold Clark, Drum won the Round the Island Race during Cowes Week, besting 1,561 other entries by a whopping 35 minutes on corrected time.

best friend — cont’d Skeeter started the idea of what he calls the "skimhound" about 50 years ago by crossing a heavy-displacement Heinz 57 with a Poodle mix. While that may sound like he was a little unclear on the concept, you Germanic types may know that "poodle" derives from the German word for "paddle." Besides, they were free. He bred successive generations for lightness and paw-planing ability. The first litter of, full-blooded skimhounds was whelped

back in February. Skippy and Jesus, the only two males, may look like Golden Retrievers, but they only weigh about 5 ounces apiece. Anyway, while they make great hunting dogs, we see an almost unlimited potential for skimhounds as boat dogs for sailors. Think of the possibilities: You forgot your seabag at the dock? Just send the dog to run fetch it. You don’t have to row him ashore in an anchorage to "do his business" — he can run there himself. Racing in fog? Train your skimhound to run ahead and find the mark, then bark his head off. Skimhounds, while great with kids, do have their drawbacks. For example, some have proven incurable boat chasers. Also, unless properly leashed, they become airborne in anything over about 10 knots of breeze. Finally, sad but true — they can’t swim a lick. J

short sightings BERKELEY — Old druggie boats don’t die, they just become — sail training vessels? True, at least in the case of Excalibur, a Morgan 41 whose Caribbean drug-running days ended when the Coast Guard seized her a couple of years ago. For the last year, the UC Berkeley NROTC has been bringing the boat back up to "yacht" standards, and on October 19 she was rechristened at a ceremony in the Berkeley YC. RICHARDSON BAY — The National Audubon Society announced October 1 that Richardson Bay is once again closed to boating for the winter season. For the 26th year, this tideland area becomes a sanctuary and major wintering area for some 350,000 migratory birds, including some of the highest concentrations of several species anywhere in the Nation. Interested in a guided walk to see*some of them? Call the Sanctuary’s Education Center at 388-2524. THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE — You don’t hear much about the sea route from the Atlantic to the Pacific north of Canada these days, but starting in the 15th century the search for it lead to such mystery, grief and other discoveries (Hudson’s Bay and magnetic north to name just two) that the Bermuda Triangle pales in comparison. Roald Amundsen in the little fishing sloop Gjoa finally found and sailed it in 1903, and it’s only been done a couple dozen times since. The latest passage was accomplished recently by two Canadian sailors on, of all things, a Hobie 18. Jeff Mclnnis and Mike Beedell completed the 3,500-mile journey during three successive summers —■ 100 days in all — starting in 1986, page 97

SALEM PROSAIL '88 It came as no great surprise that Randy Smyth and his Super Lube team came out winners at the October 8-9 hourglass set up off the Cityfront to take full advantage of shoreside spectating. There were windward, leeward and reaching legs, with a 100-yard wide "gate" ^ in the middle that boats had to pass through coming and going. As it turns out, postponements on both days due to lack of wind — yes, it is getting to be fall, isn’t it? — pushed both days’ schedules up, eliminating the last race on both days. Also on both days, the wind went from light to moderate, but on Sunday it didn’t stop there. By the fifth and final race, boats were fighting 25-knot winds, a standing ebb tide and on-the-deck fog — classic San Francisco power sailing. But we’re getting ahead of^ourselves.

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Randy Smyth and- friend — everybody loves a winner.

Salem ProSail. What did surprise the many spectators at this first major sponsored racing event in the Bay was the slim margin by which he did it. Fine performances by the Tom Blackaller-driven Del Monte USA catamaran and the radical trimaran Adrenalin kept it a nail biter right up to the last race, with all three boats vying for the $20,000 first prize purse. But the biggest surprise to most on¬ lookers, ourselves included, were the eight awesome ProSail 40s themselves. At 40 feet, they are the largest class of multihulls ever to race on the Bay, and the show was nothing short of spectacular. Hulls flying, 20-plus knot reaches, exotica like front rudders and articulating am as — it was all there in spades. So much so, in fact, that it was easy to forget they weren’t the only ProSail class out there. Twenty-two Hobie 21s also took part in the series. Just as the ProSail 40 boats are patterned after the European Formula 40s, this inaugural ProSail series is patterned after the three-year-old European one. For the big boats, the 1988 ProSail Series consists of three "points" regattas, of which San Francisco is the second. The first was in Newport, Rhode Island in August; the last is in Miami in December. The Hobies began their six-race program in April. Seven high-energy races were scheduled for the weekend (four Saturday, three Sunday), each of 30 to 45 minutes duration. The course is also one that has come to be familiar in Europe. Described as "rectangular," it was more accurately an

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expertise in multihulls — Tornado silver in the ’84 Olympics; Formula 40 win in the first European circuit in 1986; design

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consultant and crew on Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes catamaran, etc., etc. — was evident from the first starting gun. Randy

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and the "Lubers" — Peter Wormwood, Kenny Watts, Kevin Burnham and John Barnett hit the ground running and won by a comfortable minute and change. By race two, though, the other boats had sorted themselves out and the reed racing began. Smyth had picked the wild-looking (and aptly named) Adrenalin as "the boat to beat" before racing began, and in race two it became apparent why. When a gust hit the big trimaran on a reach, it started going by other boats like they were tied to a stump. The crew work was also coming together, and on the way to winning race two, they took advantage of everybody else’s mistakes by not making any of their Del Monte USA (Ol) and Fluid Design get air at a start. On Fluid Design, note forward rudder and helmsman (in white).

own. Adrenalin, helmed by Vermont’s Tim McKegney, has caused a stir wherever it’s Above, Tom Blackaller. slippery Super Lube cat.

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gone — it’s the only American trimaran with articulating amas. Each one pivots on the main crossbeam. The idea is simple: by allowing the leeward ama to track its own path through the chop, it’s less likely to dig in and slow the boat down. (Not a new idea, by the way. Nat Herreshoff experimented with the concept around 1900.) In practice, it seems to work most of the time, but with the downward angle of the dangling weather ama, the whole effect — particularly bow-on — is of this gigantic, two-ton spider coming to wolf you down. Also showing an astounding expertise early on was Blackaller and the crew of Del Monte USA. Not that Tom isn't also an acknowledged world class sailor, but in this

Smyth surveyed the large crack and said, "Well, we can’t stop now," race, he had the least on-the-helm exper¬ ience of any driver. This was his first multihull race; he’d only set foot on the boat a little more than a week before. Right on that group’s heels was Timberland (Smyth's former boat and at

SALEM PROSAIL '88 two years, the "oldest" boat in fleet), with former J/24 world champion Ken Read steering.

In the 21 fleet, Australia’s Brett Dryland on Starbus Supplex continued a roll begun in San Diego in mid June (he didn’t race the, first race in Tampa) by bulleting all three Saturday races.

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Above, Adrenalin rounds Crissy. Below, Hobie 21 start. That’s Jeff Alter and crew Paul Parizeau on port._

shows and "survivability." The Hobies were tumbling like fall leaves along a country lane. But despite expectations rampant on the press boats — "$10 says that guy doesn’t make it around three marks" — none of the 40s blew up, dropped a mast or capsized (a $50,000 error, by the way). But a few came awful close. Oddly, Smyth’s Super Lube took the most abuse. On the first beat up the Cityfront, American Airlines T-boned the "Lubers" in a tight port-starboard confron¬ tation. The impact threw Joey Hulse and several others head over heels along the trampoline of AA, and kept helmsman Peter Murray limping after the race. Smyth, after a quick survey of the large crack about 10 feet from the transom, said, "Well, we can’t stop now." And they didn’t, not even a little while later when they attacked the "A" buoy right

Lf Saturday was a fine day of fall racing — 12 to 15 knots under sunny October skies — Sunday, as we said, was classic San Francisco. A fog almost thick enough to require scuba tanks rolled in about 1:30, accompanied by a stiff breeze one boat would later record gusting to 35. The ebb, maxing out about 4 p.m. produced the weird, square waves typical of here, most Maytags on "heavy duty wash" cycle and few other places. The big multis didn’t even reef, but with their fine bows just drove on through it, often becoming obliterated by spray. For the Hobies, though, it was a bit much. By the last race, only about a dozen of those

“All of a sudden, we did a nose stand, It snapped the bowsprit, blew up the chute . . .

whackos ... excuse us, brave sailors ... even attempted to start. Race five, the last one on Sunday, was a fitting finale to the weekend. The big boats outdid themselves, in both speed

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in front of the St. Francis. Not part of the course, it was simply not visible to helmsman Smyth until it was too late. The thing banged Lube’s dolphin striker, buzzed along under the trampoline, throwing crewman Kevin Burnham several feet into the air when it got to him, and gave the back crossbar a good whack as the boat ran over it. Randy still didn’t slow down, and went on to win race five.

L X weekend win hinged on how Adrenalin finished. A second in the last race would put that $20K in owner Bill Piper’s hands. To be sure, the big tri was in the running for second, along with Blackaller, who had won race four. Also steadily improving to threat status through the series was the Andrew Nyhart-driven Fluid Design, the bizarre-looking front-

Does Guinness have a "longest category? Adrenalin’s spans 45 feet.

hiking stick"

Hobie 21 winners Ian Bashford and Russ Edding¬ ton.

ruddered cat. On the last reaching leg, though, things started to fall apart rapidly. Mark Rudiger, Adrenalin’s local knowledge expert (and weight supplement to the 300 pounds of lead the boat needed to add to measure out right) describes the scene. "We were doing well, even after we blew out our new chute on the first reach. On the last reach, near Alcatraz, we looked around and saw Fluid Design do a nose dive and blow up their spinnaker. Then Timberland did the same thing, only worse; they went in right up to the mast. We were feeling pretty smug by then, until this big

our bowsprit, blew up the chute and the whole mess — sail, sheets, broken pole and rigging — went under the boat. Three boats passed by the time we got sorted out." One of those was Del Monte USA. Blackaller and crew, which included New England Formula 40 veteran Cam Lewis, and locals Zan Drejes, Jay Crum and Jack Halterman, had sail problems of their own

. . and the whole mess went under the boat. Three boats passed by the time

we got sorted out.” puff came through. Our 'safety' line preventing the ama from pivoting too high had come loose, and when the puff hit us, the nose went under. All of a sudden, we were doing a nose stand, too. It snapped page 101

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earlier, when a spinnaker fouled during takedown and they had to cut it loose. In the process, a piece wrapped around one of the rudders and they had to stop to remove it. They still managed a second in race five and a second for the weekend. Adrenalin's fifth place finish dropped her to third overall.

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In the Hobie fleet, Brett Dryland and his crew Richard Eddington executed a maneuver that might have scored a "10" on the Olympic tumbling mat. What their s pitchpole earned them on the water, though, was a world of hurt in the

The whole effect is of this gigantic, two-ton spider

Top, why they call them trampolines. Above, hiking waaayyy out on the Earthwatch trimaran.

It’s not as bad as it sounds. In professional sailing like this, second and third — even fourth, fifth and sixth — placings are nothing to sneeze at. The second place boat earns $18,000; third place, $16,000 and so on down to sixth, which gets $10,000. Overall winner of the three-race series earns an additional $25,000. A total of $500,000 is awarded in both ProSail classes.

standings. Ordinarily, righting a Hobie is no big deal, but in those conditions, they fouled some lines and when the boat finally came back up, the wind shredded the roller jib. They finished 12th — last — and were glad to survive to tell about it. The last race, the weekend series and the $5,000 first prize purse went to teammates Ian Bashford and Russ Eddington (brother of Dryland’s crew, incidentally) on Starbus Supplex II. It was a hell of a weekend.

As our first exposure to fully spon¬ sored racing and big multihull racing, the ProSail weekend was both a treat and an eye opener — even between races. Eyeballing the boats from any angle is

MINDING YOUR P'S AND M'S It is entirely possible to build a Formula 40 monohull. The parameters of the rule limit only length (40 feet), beam

Another intent is to discourage the throwaway mentality that has led to the decline of other racing classes. The

upwind, 1,938 downwind) and weight (minimum of 3,968 pounds). Once you’ve seen a Formula 40 cat or trimaran on a

turn into a "richer is faster" scenario. That’s something ProSail organizers are working be grandfathered in and still allowed to

why no one has done it: a ballasted monohull couldn’t touch a 4.000-pound multihull of the same length. So what is a "ProSail 40?" Basically, it is — or more accurately, will be — an Americanized Formula 40. For two more months, a P-40 is a F-40 and vice versa. After January 1, 1989, a P-40 will still be an F-40, but an F-40 will not necessarily be a P-40. Now that you’re totally confused, join the dub. Seriously, though, it's not that: contradictory a concept. After the first of the year, to be a ProSail 40, all boats must

IMI cats, however, can race only in the

prosper — but not at the expense of the "average” guy who wants to get involved.

is a touchy subject in both F-40 and P-40 circles these days: is catamaran and "fair" racing? From the disparaging remarks heard and reported between competitors, it’s obvious some people don’t think so. the

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Adrenalin for the obvious reason that she was doing so well (which makes us wonder about the political aspects of the ProSail page 102

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we’ve ever been to. Everyone involved bent over backwards to help out with information or results. All. of course, as it

more reminiscent of wandering around the pit area at Daytona than race headquarters at Sausalito’s Schoonmaker Marina. Sponsorship is not only allowed, it’s encouraged, and logos of everything from

"intent"). Geez, guys, it’s bad enough that monohullers and multihullers have been bad-mouthing each other for years. How we have the cats against the tris? Anyway, the barbs seemed out of place at such an otherwise high-energy and (mostly) congenial event. We watched most of the series up close and personal, and can say without reservation that, while it was obvious that there were some design advantages and disadvantages (and yes, some gear problems), it was primarily crew work that determined the final outcome of the races. Heck, it was great crew work all around that determined there even were races. Let us on board one of those babies and we would have had it upside down, inside out or end over end in five minutes. Then you really would have heard some

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Onward through the fog: Timberland at 20-plus knots during race five.

newspapers to sailmakers to Clint Eastwood’s Hog’s Breath Inn are splattered all over hulls and sails, not to mention the marina itself. Though a few people questioned the

should be.' The series needs all the exposure it can get if it is to survive. At the risk of sounding smitten, this series may do better than survive. Almost without exception, competitors rated the San Francisco venue the best they’ve seen yet in America or Europe, and the 1989 series has already grown by three races (to

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morality of allowing a cigarette manu¬ facturer to sponsor such events, Salem did a bang-up job from the word go on this one. From a strictly press point of view, this was one of the best run and without a doubt the most easily accessible event

six overall) and an unspecified number of boats already in the building stages. Call us biased, but if this is the future of professional sailing, let’s hoist a tall one to the past and get on with it. Yeah! — latitude/jr

BROKERAGE BOATS If you’ve been thinking of buying a used boat, it’s time to stop dreaming and start doing. That’s the overwhelming message of the current used boat market according to our recent mini survey of Bay Area yacht brokers. In fact, it sounds as though used boat buyers haven’t got such a bang for their bucks since gas was 30 cents a gallon back-in the early ’70s. "What we’ve got is more boats than buyers, inflation is down, and interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in years," says John Zimmerman of Sunset Yachts in Emeryville. "That means you can get a quality used boat for half of what it cost new. For example, in 1983 or ’84, a locally popular 36-ft racer/cruiser sold for $90,000 new. We sold two last year for around $50,000. Today, it’s entirely possible to pick one up for a little more than $40,000 — and that’s loaded. "As far as interest rates, right now they’re down around 10.25 or 10.5 percent for a 15-year fixed rate loan. "And don’t forget that the interest on most boats can still be deducted from your taxes. As long as the boat is over 27 feet, and has a place to eat, sleep and go to the bathroom, it qualifies. "All in all, it’s the best market I’ve ever seen for used sailboat buyers." Among other facts and figures turned up by our quickie poll: the

Mike Kushner ABC Yacht Sales/Sausalito (415) 332-7245

Roger Wales Cruising World Yachts/Alameda (415) 521-1929

A good example of our listings is a Freeport 41, an affordable liveaboard/offshore cruiser.

A rare find on the brokerage market is this Freedom 36. Recent increases in new boat prices gives this 1988 model additional value. Includes installed microwave, stereo, washer/dryer, Avon and more. Asking $118,500.

The staysail ketch rig is easily singlehanded and the Freeport 41 is the most elegant of the Islander yachts. Awlgripped topsides, unique teak and oak interior, maintained in better-than-new condition, and a large aft cabin is perfect to cruise or liveaboard. Under $100,000 with special financing available.

Frank Pease Bay Bridge Yachts/Oyster Cove Marina (415) 692-4169 A boat for all reasons - a Ranger 33 sloop;

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best-selling sailboats at the moment are "performance cruisers" in the 35 to low 40-ft range. This is also a function of price, since buyers can afford to buy bigger than they normally would have. There are three primary types of buyers. The first is the "fortysomething" wdsking man with a wife and two kids. He’s looking for family recreation. Then there’s the 45 to 50-year-old couple who’s just shipped their last daughter off to college and is looking for a total lifestyle change. They often plan to live aboard and cruise. Finally, there are a good number of new boaters coming into the market, as well as those in the same "novice" category who are returning to the sport after a several-year absence. Many of those in all three groups are making their first "major" purchase. And they don’t call it a "buyer’s market" for nothing. Though a general lethargy continues to pester the overall marine industry, yacht brokers, at least locally, report doing a brisk business. Even the inevitable boats that have sat at brokerage docks for a year or more have been moving this year. One broker reported selling 40 boats in September alone. Overall, inventories are approaching

Wayne D’Anna D’Anna Yacht Center, inc./Oakland (415) 451-7000 While it is difficult to choose from the many boats we sell, a current "best buy" is a Valiant 40. A popular Bay Area boat with excellent sailing characteristics, she is well cared for, in immaculate condition, loaded and available for only $98,000.

maintained in first class shape and equipped with inboard diesel, pedestal steering, diesel heater, microwave, stereo, sails, VHF, knotmeter and depthsounder. With a motivated seller, she is a choice listing.

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Eric Groneman Edgewater Yacht Sales/Sausalito (415) 332-2060

sign with all the right equipment is our choice: Loran, all lines led aft, refrigeration, fully battened mainsail, Harken roller furling, large auxiliary diesel with fresh water cooling, two full sleeping cabins, and a teak interior; profes¬ sionally main-tained. Reduced to $75,000 and anxious to sell immediately.

Paul Kaplan City Yachts/San Francisco/ (415) 567-8880 We have such a large selection it’s hard to name just one as "the best", it depends on what you’re^ looking for. The biggest "bang for the buck” is a two-year old, like new, Hunter 37 with TV, VCR, microwave, furling, etc., for $69,000.

We specialize in reasonably priced vessels, both sail and power. Our current best deal is a 1975 Porpoise 46 teak ketch, designed by Garden. She has a diesel and nine bags of sails and a price of $49,500.

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Tom Johnstone Farallone Yachts/Alameda (415) 523-6730 We have an excellent opportunity for one of the Bay’s most popular boats - the Catalina 30. This late model is in excellent shape with pedestal steering, roller furling headsail, complete instrumentation, an Atomic 4 and pressure water. She is complete and ready for sailing.

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worth about 25 to 30 percent less than it was three or four years ago. That’s a hard pill to swallow, no matter how you look at it. Yet a number of brokers say holding out for the "right price" is crazy. Dave Sheldon Fraser Yachts/Sausalito/ (415) 332-5311 Our best value is the MacGregor 65 with built-in solid foam flotation material; she is designed for world wide cruising and char¬ tering, comfortable liveaboard and easy shorthanded sailing. With her combination of main¬ sail and engine she will yield a phenomenal speed with virtually no rolling.

An example of some of the excellent values available is the 1985 Tayana 37 cutter, Tom-Un-Kate. She is immaculate and equipped for bluewater cruising, with low engine hours, low miles -- and ready to go now to Mexico and beyond. The owner’s job transfer to New Zealand forces the sale. It’s a real opportunity at $89,500.

Maury Ingham Glen Cove Yacht Sales/Vallejo (707) 552-4206

Dick Denay Integre Marine/Oakland/ (415) 465-6060

Our location may be out of the way, but we have a large variety of power and sail. Our pick is an ’85 Tollycraft 30 with flybridge. She is in beautiful condition and because of a job change the owner hasn’t been able to use her much. Very clean and lots of goodies. Asking $83,900.

We have a selection of fine boats for all sailors, but right now the "pick of the litter" is a Merit 25 -- a fine family boat, starter boat or class racer. She’s race equipped and includes an outboard motor and trailer! For less than $150 per month, you can enjoy the fall/winter sailing season and be ready for exciting sailing in ’89.

Bill Gorman Bill Gorman Yachts/Alameda (415) 865-6151

Don Trask J/Boats West/Alameda/ (415) 522-0545

The best used liveaboard cruising sailboat we have in brokerage is an outstanding Islander Freeport 41 ketch with everything from radar to a trash compactor. Seller is anxious to move to a new area and is just waiting to sell! Asking $97,000.

One of the best used boat values we have now is a recently listed J/30. She’s had a little use and all equipment and sails are in like-new condition. Super clean and ready to sail. The owner is moving up to a J/34C. Replacement value including equipment is $76,500 but she can be had for $50,000.

Don Hatler Don Hatler Yacht Sales/Redwood City (415) 367-7212 Liveaboard or cruise, this traditional Hans Christian 38 has a beautiful Mark II interior package with fine woodwork and all the amenities of a fine home. Professionally maintained, the owners extensive travel forces sale. Asking $100,000/offers.

lalf of what they were just three years ago. Why the flurry? "I think the people who have been waiting on the sidelines for the market to bottom out have realized that it probably has," says Paul Kaplan of San Francisco’s City Yachts. "I don’t see prices going down that much more, if any. In fact, there are some pretty good predictions for inflation to start kicking in, and then boat prices will start going back up."

buyers aren’t the only ones who have been waiting by the sidelines. You may have noticed that sellers, that significant other half of the used boat market, have up till now been conspicuous by their absence amid all this optimism. Well, as Newton said (at least we think it was Newton), "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." There’s no getting around it: The deals buyers are getting these days are at the expense of sellers — literally. If you’ve looked into selling your boat lately, you’ll know that it’s page 105

Gary Helms Helms Yacht Sales/Alameda/ (415) 865-2511

Gene Fox Kensington Yachts/Alameda-Sausalito/ , (415) 865-1777 Boat-of-the-month: A like-new 1984 Gulf 32 pilothouse vyith dual helms and loaded with stuff -- including two furling jibs, water heater, space heater, full digital electronics, autopilot, and a dinghy on davits. Asking price is $57,900 -- about $13,000 under the replacement value.

Why? Well, simply that the market is so active is one reason not to wait. If a recession hits, as has been predicted for months now, nobody’s going to be buying much of anything. Selling now may be painful to the pocketbook, but at least it’s possible. Few boats that are clean and "priced realistically" sit more than 60 days, say our brokers; 90 days max. A few have done much better. One broker sold two boats within a week of their being listed. An extreme example was the guy who took a listing for an Ericson 35. Before the paperwork was completed, he called a client who had been looking for that type of boat. The next day, "The buyer literally called in an offer while the seller was sitting here signing the listing agreement," he says. The sale was consummated the next day. A seller intending to move up to a larger boat can conceivably even save money by starting the machinery in motion now. Sure, he’ll take it in the shorts on his old boat, but he’ll save so much on the purchase of the larger boat that it should more than offset the loss.

BROKERAGE BOATS If, on the other hand, he chooses to hang onto the small boat until prices go up, the price on that big boat will have gone up, too. Yes, the arithmetic could well bias the latter scenario. Then again, what’s a few dollars more or less when you can have the boat you really want three years earlier? The general consensus was that there are fewer long-range cyclical influences on the used boat market than in past years. However, yearly patterns have long been predictable. For example, there’s always a bit of a pause around April 15 (tax time, remember?), and another one around July or August. Seems by then that most sailors have already either committed to other sailing arrangements, or feel it’s too late in the season to properly break in a new boat. At the end of summer, though, there is always a big surge of "fresh merchandise" on the market. It’s one of the busiest times of the year for brokers. Sellers are motivated — they’re through using the boat and don’t want to pay a winter’s worth of slip fees and diver bills. Buyers are motivated by the zillion and one things that they’re always motivated by. Other, newer influences have also become evident over the past three or four years. One of the most notable of these is the growing role of women in the purchase of a boat. i usm ; IsJHBF"1 .iwr t ( mm ■■wl...

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Without a doubt, it would be a Bill Lee 40; launched in ’86 she’s been pampered ever since. Loaded with a full inventory of sails and equipment from a B&G 190 multifunction computer system to Trimble Loran, she’s surely the most pristine "40” on the water today. Priced at $97,500.

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our choice — brand new Yanmar diesel, new VHF, new AM/FM cassette, autopilot, Loran, RDF, knotmeter, depthsounder, windpoint/windspeed; like-new sails, spinnaker gear and three spinnakers. Many extras are included — a tremendous buy — blue book $56,000. Nor Cals price $37,950.

Jim Craig Marin Yacht Sales San Rafael (415) 454-7595 Our listing is a 1986 McIntosh 47 center cockpit cutter with an Airex cored hull. This like new cruiser represents a substantial value for the discriminating yachtsman who is in search of a fast, handsome, elegantly appointed, superbly constructed sailboat. Replacement cost in excess of $325,000; now offered at a reasonable $239,000.

Fred Sohegian Nor Cal Yachts Alameda (415) 523-8773 An 1978 Ericson 34X in excellent condition is

its time is the choice for us, combining the best of highway cruising with boating recreation. Take on the personality of 007 and jump in the commute lane and amaze your friends as you power off at 10 knots and solve the commute problem by going under the bridge.

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Ben Oldhann Passage Yachts Point Richmond (415) 236-2633 We have a brokerage Passport 42 that is a great liveaboard and a perfect bluewater cruiser. The boat has impeccable sailing manners and massive amounts of storage. The last time we had a Passport 42 listing the boat sold in two weeks.

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Al Levensen Rex Yacht Sales Sausalito (415) 331-0533 The Cheoy Lee 52 motorsailer is a superb liveaboard and circumnavigation capable. She is a one-owner, captain maintained yacht with twin diesels, SatNav and three staterooms; in excellent condition, she’s berthed in Sausalito. Asking $298,000.

David "Sam” Knapp Royal Yachts Alameda (415) 865-1035 This Cavalier 39 is an ideal liveaboard or capable long distance cruiser. She has lots of teak, refrigeration, separate freezer, and two separate staterooms. This boat would make a great addition to our charter fleet - you make the downpayment and we’ll pay the bills. $145K replacement. $114,900/offers.

Gene Gardner S.F. Bay Boat Brokers Sausalito (415) 332-8794 For the purist, the aesthete, the traditionalist; for cruising, for lolling, for the pride of owner¬ ship, for the beauty of it; a 40-ft Sparkman & Stephens teak yawl, with an asking price of $45,000 — needs a loving owner.

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Jerry Rumsey Sausalito Yacht Sales Sausalito (415) 332-5000 Each of our listings is good in it’s own way. We are trying to match up the yachtsman with a boat that fits his specifications and desires. So, the boat that is the best or best value is the one that fits the yachtsman’s own unique needs and brings him pleasure.

Gale Stockdale Stockdale Marine Sacramento (916) 332-0775 Southern California, the Sea of Cortez and the San Juan Islands are just a day or two away when you trailer your boat. That’s why this San Juan 28 is the boat for you — large and sturdy enough for Bay and bluewater sailing, yet trailerable. She is loaded with extras and includes a Calkins dual axle trailer, for easy ramp launching. Asking price; $26,500.

when the house sells,’" says Mike Kushner of ABC (Anchorage Brokers and Consultants) Yachts in Sausalito. "Now many of them have the best of both worlds. They’ve refinanced their houses, from say 16 to 10 percent, and with the equity have created large downpayments for their boats. Others may sell their large house, and use the money to buy a smaller house and a boat." page 107

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John Zimmerman Sunset Yachts Emeryville (415) 654-9185 We have a superb 1980 Mariner 48 center cockpit sailing yacht in like-new condition. Her deck has a large and comfortable cockpit with generous on deck storage; aft cabin below with private head, ample storage and excellent liveaboard capabilities. Asking $115,000.

Bill Stennis Tatoosh Marine, Inc. Point Richmond (415) 232-7778 The most recent islander 36 to appear on the market is Reefer Madness. She’s a family boat with a Perkins 4-108 diesel, extra water at 120 gallons, wood interior and Zodiac tender. She’s a real bargain at $59,500.

Chuck Thomson Charles Thomson Yacht Sales Alameda (415) 865-3662 A spectacular 1986 Sabre 34 for us! The seller equipped her for a cruise up to Alaska -Loran, furling jib - a really great listing. The Sabre’s don’t come on the market that often and she won’t last very long. The seller is asking $87,500 and there is only 80 hours on the diesel engine!

Harold Del Rosario World Yacht Center Alameda ’ (415) 521-5636 Our brokerage is focused on quality pre-owned Hans Christians and C&C’s, such as this 1986 Hans Christian 48T -- only one available world¬ wide - loaded in Hong Kong. Asking $240,000, replacement $340,000.

a boat today should be able to sell it for at least the same amount three, four or five years down the line. He could even make a little money (though every broker we talked to said nobody should get into the boating market with the intent of getting rich). So how can you best take adyantage of the current state of affairs? The first thing we suggest is to find a reputable broker and, just as important, one that you like. You can certainly buy and sell privately, but unless you’ve done it before and know exactly what you want, you can’t beat the selection or market savvy of a guy who does it for a living. And besides, it doesn’t cost the buyer a thing! To help break the ice, we’ve included photos of area brokers — as well as their phone numbers — and allowed each a little space to highlight a particular listing, There’s no doubt about it: prices, low interest loans, tax breaks, selection — it’s all prime for the potential buyer. All you have to do is stop dreaming and start working at making the dream come true, — latitude 38/jr

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V^wan regattas, of course, are nothing new. Nautor has been producing Swans since 1966, and currently offers seven models ranging in size from 38 to 65 feet. And with over 1,300 Swans worldwide

— most of them in Europe — it was just a matter of time before the owners of these "Rolls Royces" of production sailboats would get the urge to congregate for a little mutual entertainment. Since the first Swan World Cup was held 10 years ago in sunny Porto Cervo, Sardinia, these gatherings — often sponsored by upscale companies like Rolex and Jaguar — have become increasingly popular. This summer alone, there have been three international Swan regattas: the biennial World Cup, which attracted 54 boats to Sardinia in July; the first Scandinavian Regatta; and the Atlantic Regatta in Newport, Rhode Island. Americans, it seems, have discovered Swans during the prosperity of the ’80s, and with over 350 of these exquisite yachts now in this country, stateside Swan regattas were inevitable. Thus we have the annual U.S. Swan championship which flip-flops between the two coasts: the Atlantic Regatta is held in even years back in Newport and the Pacific Regatta is held in odd years in Newport Beach, California. But with about 100 Swans somewhat "stranded" on the West Coast, the urge to compete more than biennially has resulted in two more "local" Swan regattas. The first is the Flight of the Swans, sponsored by the Swan dealer in Newport Beach and held in off years from the Pacific Regatta. The Flight, which attracted 26 Swans last August, seemingly inspired St. Francis to hold their "flight", this one for Northern California Swans. The St. Francis invitational, however, was unique from other Swan regattas in two ways: the owner/driver rule was in

ALL PHOTOS LATITUDE/ROB EXCEPT AS NOTED effect and, unlike the other venues for Swan regattas, there was wind — lots of wind.

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1 he heavy Swans revelled in the breeze, which slowly increased throughout the long weekend. The first two days featured the same 18.95-mile course, basically three laps around the central Bay in moderate winds — perfect Swan weather. The crews, including a healthy sprinkling of professionals and "enlightened amateurs", spent the first two days getting used to their Swans. Many had never sailed in such luxury before, and amused themselves fooling around with contraptions you don’t normally find on racing boats: trash compactors, air conditioners, compact disk players, dive compressors, and the like. David Lohrey’s gorgeous 59-foot Perseverance, which was first to finish in all three races, had a few more toys than most: before each race, the 24-man crew ritualistically drank beer ("A case was only one beer apiece!" marveled one crew¬ member) and watched baseball and football games on the two TVs. Afterwards, they retired downstairs to watch their homemade videos of the day’s racing on their VCR. But don’t get the impression that Perseverance, which arrived on the Bay this summer after spending her first two' years in the Med, wasn’t in her lean and mean racing mode — after all, the washer/dryer was removed for the series. By the time the third race rolled around on Sunday, the fleet was ready for anything the Bay could throw at it. Sensing that the owners were maybe getting a bit cocky with their new-found driving talents

— and not wanting to disappoint visitors from the breezeless end of the state — our wind gods responded with a classic San Francisco Bay blowout. The memorable 15.55-mile finale saw winds gusting over X 35 knots against a short ebbtide chop... with a dense fog thrown in for good measure. Almost every boat took a knockdown or two or five, but when the day ended, none of these strong boats were any worse for the wear, though quite a few spinnakers and poles couldn’t make the same claim. Also frazzled were the nerves of a lot of the pros, who were scattered throughout the fleet as tacticians and sailing coaches, but not as drivers. "I was too scared to enjoy myself today," admitted a wellrespected sailmaker. "It was just too windy for inexperienced people to be steering. At one point we were sandwiched between two boats running dead downwind, rolling to our beam ends, and there were Formula 4Qs blasting all around us in the

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on my boat," he claimed. "It was great, just great!" Camp, who had Dave Ullman and his IOR sidekicks aboard, says Dave was a big factor in their win. "He’d sit right behind me and say 'up, up, okay, now down, down...' and I got to where I could tell how urgent the situation was by the pitch of his voice." They sailed con¬ servatively several times, downshifting to a white sail from a colorful one when they were on the edge. Sea Star was tied with Topo going into the last race, and iced the series when Topo, despite a talented crew that included Hank Easom and Russ Silvestri, hit the ditch in a major way. In the "baby class", Van Fowler, along with Scott Easom and some of his regulars, sailed Zeus consistently well to edge out Larry Carr’s Bandit, which was staffed by the crew of the HDA winner Tres Equis. Winning the first race, but fading in the next two, was Ed McDowell in No Illusion. McDowell, as long-time observers of file sport may remember, formerly campaigned a grand prix IOR 44footer called Illusion, before "burning out" and buying „ his vintage (hull #1), single¬ spreader Swan 44. Apparently though, Ed’s * batteries are recharged: he just purchased the SC 70 Hotel California, which we’re told will be renamed Grand Illusion. All three class winners obviously sported talented crews, but they also had some other things in common: all were newer generation Swans, sailing with "real" ratings (some of the older boats got a scary amount of IOR old age allowance; Sirona, for instance, got about three feet) They also all had relatively shorter rigs than their

SWAN INVITATIONAL: A TOUCH OF CLASS

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Scott Easom is batting .1000 on the race course.

won Class C in Zeus.

competitors, a distinct rating advantage when the #l’s are stowed. Troubadour, for example, is a "normal" Swan 46, while Trumpeter and Bandit are "tall rigs". The winners also tended to have kevlar sail inventories, as opposed to boats further down in the standings like Obsession, which sported a full dacron inventory, roller furler jib, fully battened cruising main, and a spinnaker snuffer. At the awards ceremony, the kevlar-less crew of Topo cheerfully chanted "white sails, white sails" as their owner, Tony Guzzardo,

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picked up his second place pickle dish. They launched into "brown sails, brown sails" as the Sea Star group collected the first place prize. Everyone laughed.

A the champagne flowed and the awards ceremony wound down, a race official asked the weary sailors, "Did you

^Jo one was laughing, however, when Trumpeter received their trophy for second overall in Class A. In fact, in the

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owner/driver rule was announced, so the yacht club allowed the "charter" group to sail with Matzinger — an amateur who could easily turn pro — driving and Townsend in the afterguard. Nonetheless, some people thought it violated the spirit of the weekend: suffice it to say that it was an unfortunate and complicated situation, one that probably won’t happen again. "The yacht club needs to fine tune the owner/driver requirements," said Dave UI1man. "It’s also asking a lot of anyone, especially amateurs, to steer uninterrupted for three hours in a row. There should be a provision for taking a break at some point during the race, especially if things start getting out of control. Even the pros don’t steer an entire Big Boat Series race; they usually let someone else steer a downwind leg or two."

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only unpleasant moment of an otherwise fun long weekend, the well-heeled group (for once, the yacht club sold out of regatta polo shirts first, before the T-shirts) actually boo’ed the runners-up. The negative reaction was in response to Trumpeter’s perceived violation of the owner/driver rule. What happened, as we understand it, was this: owner Ernie Townsend, a nice guy, apparently didn’t feel up to driving in the regatta, so he chartered his boat to Rich Matzinger and Randy Ferguson. Their check was sent in early, before the 100%

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have a good time? Do you want to do it again?" The room erupted with cheers and applause; the answer was obvious. As the noise died down, some demented soul in the back of the room cried out, "More wind!". Everyone laughed again. We couldn’t help but sense that the "good old days" of yacht racing are alive and well, and that regattas like this one, which purport to be a link to the past, actually represent the future — albeit a different future than ProSail envisions — of the sport. latitude/rkm page I 12

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1988 MEXICO CREW LIST I—.et’s see if we can get it right this time. If that statement seems to come out of left field, you must not have seen last month’s Mexico Crew List, Part I. Because if you did, you’ll know that we flubbed up and ran the Crew List forms a month late. The result was a foreshortened listing in the October issue. The result of that was this article, in which we attempt to fix

About 200 folks attended our Crew Party to look for crew, boats or just a few cheap thrills.

the fu ... uh, mistake ... by including both names listed last month and the new names we’ve gathered through the mail during October and at the Mexico Crew Party. If you have been pointing and snickering at us about all this, you may be interested to know that the editor responsible for the faux pas still showed a few vital signs after being forced to listen to 24 hours of nonstop Barry Manilow tapes. So we put on Bobby Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits, and that finished him off. But back to the real matters at hand, which are Mexico cruising and the Crew List. There aren’t many subjects upon which we can write essentially redundant articles two months in a row and not feel frustrated. Fortunately, Mexico is one subject upon which we could wax eloquent (even redundant) right through until May, the end of the cruising season. At this time of the year, when locally the clouds are starting to look serious, the nights are getting downright chilly and the summer wind machine is sputtering to a stop out on the Bay, our thoughts just naturally turn to the balmy anchorages, warm clear water and unhurried pace south of the border. On a somewhat related subject — the approaching holidays — it’s worth noting that several people we’ve talked to over the years have said the "cruisers’ Christmas" they spent in Mexico was one of their most memorable. Sure they missed the family back home, but the feelings were usually offset by the camaraderie of the cruising fraternity and the Mexican people, who refreshingly still celebrate the meaning of the season rather than how many shopping days are left. No visions of sugarplums or chestnuts roasting, but lots of good cheer, pinatas and other events you and especially your kids will remember for a long time.

If you’re going to sail to Mexico, most of you will be near departure as this issue goes to press, if indeed you haven’t already left. If you are more like us, though — and we can’t be alone — you’ve either procrastinated or things took a lot longer than you thought. Now here it is, the start of the season and you still don’t have crew; or if you are crew, you still haven’t found a boat to crew on. Well, put away your anxieties: Crew List II to the rescue! Here’s how it works. Find the category of crew or boat owner

IMPORTANT NOTE: Latitude 38 offers the Crew Lists as advertising supplements only. We neither make nor imply any guarantee, warrantee or recommendation as to the character of individuals participating in the Crew Lists, that most appeals to you. In the "Code" boxes, you’ll find the skills and qualities that correspond to the numbers beside each person’s entry. Match the ones that come closest to what you’re looking for and use the remaining number — the phone number — to contact your prospective crew member or skipper. From there, you’re on your own. We’re glad to provide this advertising supplement to get you started on a cruise, but you have to use your own common sense, knowledge and intuition when hooking up with an unknown boat owner or crewman. Once again, we ask that everyone please read and acknowledge the note highlighted in gray above. Af'this ppint, we usually tell you that the Crew List party is a great place to meet your potential crew or skipper on "neutral ground." Since that party — and its grandaddy, the huge Cruising Kick-Off Party at San Diego’s Pacific Marine Supply — are history at this writing, we suggest that you still arrange your initial meeting on fairly neutral turf — over lunch or for an easy afternoon sail. (San Diego’s Kona Kai also plans a cruiser’s party on November 7. See Calendar for more details.) If possible, we also urge both boat owners and crews to take one longish sail, perhaps an overnighter to Drakes Bay, with the entire crew complement aboard. You’d be surprised how much one little trip can reveal about a boat, crew and other crewmembers that you’ll be glad you found out sooner than later.

Well, that’s about it this time around without repeating ourselves unnecessarily. Except for a couple of dates you might want to keep in mind. Yeah, we know some of the best cruising is the unplanned kind, but if you’re in the neighborhood of La Paz around Easter, please stop by and say hi at Sea of Cortez Sail Week — otherwise known as Baja HaHa — March 26 through 31. We put together the original about six or seven seasons ago, and the event has since become sort of a gathering of the clans for cruisers. It was formerly called race week, which sounded too restrictive. There still is some relaxed racing, but anyone who’s been there can tell you it’s only a small part of the fun. Another event entering only its second season is the "Some Like It Hot" California to Mexico Cruisers’s Rally, co-sponsored by Papi’s Deli in Cabo San Lucas and yours truly. No official dates for this one. All you need to do to take part is sign up at Papi’s. In return, you’ll get a free ice cream and hopefully a "Some Like It Hot" T-shirt. Supply is limited, though, and some of the 400 or so boats that took part last year had to go shirtless. Of course, in Mexico, that’s not a bad way to go, but we’ll try to keep up with demand better this year. Signing up also gets your boat name on the "Class of 88/89" list on the wall of Papi’s, and a shot at winning things like handheld VHF radios at Sail Week. It’s also a good opportunity to introduce yourself to Karen and Gil, who run Papi’s. They also run the Cabo net, and are among the best friends a cruiser can have around the tip of Baja.

V_y nee again, sorry for the mixup and resulting two-tone Mexico Crew List. We hope it didn’t prevent anyone from going south this year. And if it worked out the other way — the late Crew page 114

SECOND TIME'S A CHARM MEN WANTING TO CREW — CONT’D >■=■■■ the condition of their boats, or any weather or sea conditions you may encounter. You must Judge those things for yourselves.

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MEN WANTING TO CREW IN MEXICO Victor Gray, 37, (415) 348-7432. ...for 1,4,7 / has 2,3,4/offers 1,2,4,5. Rich Grant, 40, (408) 395-4108, 532 A N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030 .fori ,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 / has 2 / offers 1,4,5. Frank Farinos, 62, (415) 695-0707,3361 Mission St., S.F. CA 94110. .for 1,7 / has 1,6 (Spanish) / offers 3,4. Steve, 30, (d) 649-4000; (e) 547-4800. .for 1,5,7,8 (2 wks) / has 2,6 (races, Carib. charter) / offers 1,2,3,4. Alan Anderson, 40, (415) 821-2571,601 Diamond St., S.F. CA 94114. .for 1,7 / has 2 / offers 2,3,5. Chris Chapman, 35,461-8286,25 Larkspur, CA S4939. ..for 1,2,3,4,5,6 / has 2,3,4 / offers 2,4. Flash Gordon, M.D., 40, (415) 75-FLASH, 1827 Haight St. #22, S.F. CA 94117... .for 1,2,3,5,6 / has 2,5 / offers 4,5. Mark Daniels, 32,331 -9583,103 Anchorage Rd., Sausalito, CA 94965. .for 1,4,5,6,8 (flex hrs) / has 2,3 / offers 1,4Ben Lemaster, 40, (408) 688-2468, 3387 N. Polo Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (long cruise) / has 2,3,5,6 (owned boat) / offers 1,2,3,4,5.

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Dale Torres, 40, (408) 578-4031.for 6,7 / has 2,3 / offers 1,3. Leland Dennick, 38, (415) 697-5987(d); 7262829(e), 31 Buena Vista, Fairfax CA 94930.for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2,3,4 / offers 1,3,5. Tim Karinen, 32, (707) 763-7371, 52 Love Joy Way, Novato, CA 94947. .for 1 / has 2 / offers 1,2,3,4. Hector T. Lopez, 36, (415) 428-4918, P.O. Box 3011, Oakland, CA 94609. .for 1,2,3,4,5 / has 2,3 / offers 1,2,3,4. Peter Jacobs, 56, (916) 258-3636, P.O. Box 858, Chester CA 96020. .for 1 / has 6 (lake) / offers 1,2,3,4. Joe Adams, 37,664-8390,1850 Western Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952. .for 1,2,5,6,7 / has 2 / offers 1,4,5. C. Douglas Gott, 58, (408) 353-1665, 21036 Zayante Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95030 .for 1,4,5,6,7 / has 2,3,4 / offers 1,2,3,4. Ron Brown, 40, Box 2152, Sausalito, CA 94966. .for 1,2,3,6,7 / has 2,6 (lake/Sea Cortez) / offers 2,3,4,5. Bob Mocata, 60, (408) 746-0414, 1000 Escalon Ave., Apt 0-1116, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2,4,5,6 (Vir. Isl) / offers 1,2,3,4,5. Laine McDaniel, 62, (408) 624-8910, 25668 Tierra Grande, Carmel, CA 93923 .for 1 / has 3,4,5,6 (mstr USCG lie.) / offers 1,2. David Deutsch, 29, (415) 924-8521, 91 Windstone Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903 .for 1,2,3,4,8 (extended voyage) / has 2 / offers 2,3,4. Tom Oczkonski, 35, (707) 996-0229,19300 Wyatt Rd., Sonoma, CA 95476. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,2,3,4,5. Charles R. Dempsey, 31,2021 San Jose -2, Alameda, CA 94501. .for 1,3,4,6,7 / has 2 / offers 5. Jann Burner, 45, 431-3728.for 1,2,3,6 / has 2 / offers 4,5. Don Hubbard, 60, 278-1493.for 6 / has 2 / offers 1,2,4. Bill Snyder, 52, 3323 So. Lambert, Marion, Ind 46952, (317) 664-1409. .for 8 (talk about any trip) / has 4,5,6 (Alaska-Japan-USA) / offers 1,2,3,4. Dick Packard, 44, 642-1664 or 525-0279, 984 Spruce St., Berkeley, CA 94707 .for 1,6 / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,2,4. Chuck Bohlen, 28, (415) 383-6721. .for 1,2,3 / has 2,6 (pwr bt/Sea of Cortez) / offers 1,3. David, 26, 332-5373.has 2,3,4,5 / offers 1,2. Hank Delevati, 14525 Sunnybrook Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, (408) 683-4528 .for 1,4,5,6 / has 2,3 / offers 1,2,4. Jim Sayers, 44,332-5373.for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2,3,6 (Hawai i) / offers 1,2,5. Brian Recht, 24, P.O. Box 644, E. Olympia, WA 98540, (206) 352-0442. .for 1,8 (So. Pac.) / has 2,3 / offers 1,2,3,4. Enrico Pavone, 24,641-7296,23rd St., S.F. CA. .for 1 / has 2,6 (Med. Sea) / offers 3. Charles Fairchilds, 63, (415) 321-6408.for 1 / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,2,3,5. Colin Walker, 32, (415) 6&-7217.for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,3. Jonathan Taylor, 41, 3127 Washington St., S.F. CA 94115,346-2236. .for 1,6 / has 3 / offers 1,2. Todd Jackson, 25,841-3284, P.O. Box 8266, Berkeley, CA 94707. /.fori,2,8(So. Pac.)/has2,3,6(Great Lakes)/offers 1,2,3,4. John F. Hildermann, 45, (4J5) 892-6009, P.O. Box 567, Corte Madera, CA 94925 . for 1,2,3,4,8 (EOY-Dec/Jan/Feb) / has 2,3 / offers 1,2,3,4,5. Ryan Young, 29, 521-1406. .for 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (anything after Jan) / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,2,3,4. Doug Johnson, 37, (209) 523-2138/800-421-0486,1308 Satariano Ln., Modesto CA 95355.for 1,6,7 / has 1 / offers 2,3,4,5. Dante Anderson, 26, (415) 621-8915 (msg), 439 Delores St., S.F. CA 94110. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (extended voyage) / has 2 / offers 3,4. Jim Simcox, 30’s, (408) 353-2498, P.O. Box 2454, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. .for 1,2,3,4,7,8(So. Seas, Carib.) / has 2,3,4,5,6 (scuba, etc.)/offers 1,2,3,5. Doug Gott, 58, (408) 353-1665, Los Gatos. .for 1,3,6,7,8 (all/any) / has 2,3,4 / offers 1,2,3,4,5. Karl Dake, 34, (415) 525-4136,173 Santa Rita Ct., Los Altos, CA 94022. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2,3,4,5 / offers 1,2,3,4.

WOMEN WANTING TO CREW IN MEXICO

2. Mechanical skills. * 3. Cooking and cleaning skills. 5, Female (a)/ Male (b) companionship. Steve Sloop, 39, (415) 752-0562, 1001 Bridgeway, Ste 717, Sausalito, CA 94965 .for 1,4,6,7 / has 2 / offers 1,4. James Boyer, 51, 228-1662,112 Park St., Concord, CA 94520. .for 6,7 / has 2,3,6 (Race Wk ’88) / offers 1,2,3,5. page I 15

Michelle, 36, (415) 845-6255,23 Vendola Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,8 (pts South) / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,3,4,5. Heidi, 43, (916) 587-7968, P.O. Box 2403, Truckee, CA 95734. .for 1,2,3,4,6 / has 2 / offers 3,4,5. Suzanne, 32, (415) 595-3491. .for 1,2,3,5,6 / has 2,6 (Santa Cruz, Delta) / offers 3. Laurie A. Rakic, 30, (415) 428-4918, P.O. Box 3011, Oakland, CA 94609. ..for 1,2,3,4,5 / has 2 / offers 3,4. Lauri Richards, 26, 845-7535,1632 Francisco #E, Berkeley, CA 94703. .for 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 (anything) / has 2 / offers 3,4. Linda L. Copren, 45, P.O. Box 623, Layalton, CA 96118. .for 1,2,3,6,7 / has 6 (lake) / offers 3,4. Sasha, 19, (415) 383-6933, 416 Pine St., Mill Valley, CA 94941. .for 1,7/ has 1,6 (sailboat trips/fishing boat)/offers 1,3.

1988 MEXICO CREW LIST WOMEN WANTING TO CREW

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Nancy Martin, 40, (714) 752-9373, 19100 Van Karman #250, Irvine, CA 92715 .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 5 / offers 3. Jane, 29, (415) 388-5408 (after 6 pm), 387 Lowell Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941 .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,T,8 (Europe/Carib.) / has 2,3,4,5/ offers 1,3,5.

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Scott Francis & Mary Ann Calhoun, 31, (415) 752-2094. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / have 2,5,6 / offer 1,2,3,4. Bonnie & Dave, (408) 727-6111.for 1,2,3,6 / have 2,3,5 / offer 1,2,4. Stanley & Marianne Frost, 30’s, (707) 557-0225, 300 Goheen Cr, Vallejo, CA 94591./for 1,7,8 (any 2 wk per) / have 2,6 (shrt cstl) / offer 1,3,4.

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5. Someone to share expenses/charter my boat, 6. Someone to help bring the boat back.

Acey, (408) 257-5583. .for 1,2,4,5,6,7 / has 3,4,5 / offers 1,3,5. Kim, 31, 332-1171 ext. 920,1001 Bridgeway #185, Sausalito, CA 94965. .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (Mexico/beyond) / has 2,3 / offers 1,3. Anna Marie St. Clair, (415) 769-8945,2021 San Jose Ave -2, Alameda, CA 94501 .for 1 / has 2 / offers 3,4. Jinks, 57, (408) 281-3182.for 1,2,3,4,6,7 / has 2,3,6 (Cari b.) / offers 1,3,5. Susan, 30, (415) 441 -6833.for 8 (?) / has 2,5,6 / offers 1,3,4,5. Marina, (415) 381-0123, P.O. Box 636, Mill Valley, CA 94942. .for 2,3,6,8 (Sea/Cortez-Baja) / has 2,6 (shrt cstl) / offers 3. Nancy Stevens, 40,453-6490.for 1,2,3,4 / has 2 / offers 3. Elaine Farwell, 23 Vendola Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903. .for 4,7 / has 2,3,4 / offers 3,4,5. Barbara Thomas, 011-52-25022, Condos El Dorado -4, Ampas at Polpito, Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Mex.for 2,3,4,5,6 / has 6 / offers 3,4. Fran Winch Wench, 38, (415) 334-4910, San Francisco. . .for 6 / has 2,5,6 (variety) / offers 1,3,4,5. Susan, 30, (415) 474-0666.for 1,2,3,4,7,8 / has 2,5,6 / offers 1,3,4. Rita, 25, 872-2243.for 1,2,3,4 / has 2,3,5 / offers 1,3,4,5. Gail Lee Harris, 37, (206) 789-5601, 8336 Mary Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98117 .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8(Europe, Carib.)/ has 2,3,5,6(variety)/offers 1,3,5. Beth, 35, (415) 681-8695, 987 Clayton St., San Francisco CA. .for 2,3,4,8 (Pts. South) / has 2,3 / offers 1,3,4,5. Ruth Jacobson, 23, (415) 621-8915, 439 Delores St., San Francisco, CA 94110 .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (ext voyage) / has 2 / offers 3.

Jerry Cummings, 36, (415) 276-5974, 15868 Code Francesa, San Lorenzo, CA 94580.for 1,2,3,4,6,7 / has 2,4 / wants 3, 4a. Murray Baxter, 50s, (415) 359-6077, 359 Greenway Dr., Pacifica, CA 94044 .for 1,2,3,4,6 / has 2 / wants 1,3,4a/b,5. David Kindoff, 39, (916) 485-1384, Box 2935 Citrus Heights, CA 95611. .for 1,2,3,4,6 (a good time!)/ has 1,2/wants 2,3,4a. Richard Rath, 41, Brisbane Marine, 400 Marina Blvd., Brisbane, CA 94005 .for 1,4,6,7 / has 2,3 / wants 1,3,4a,5,6. Tom Hoynes, 39,1535 Buena Vista Ave., Alameda, CA 94501. ....\.for 6,8 (slow trip south 9/89)/ has 1,2/ wants 4. Louie thomasi, P.O. Box 60214, San Diego, CA 92106. .for 1,6,7,8 (Venezuela?) / has 2,4,5 (Carib.) / wants 1,3,4,5,6. Charlie, 56,1-206-285-7050, 515 N.E. Tomahawk Is., Poriland, OR 97217. .for 1,4,6,8 (extended cruising) / has 2,4/ wants 1,4,5. Bill Lilly, 41, (714) 840-8585, 16872 Bolsa Chica, Ste 120, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.for 1,2,3,7 / has 3 / wants 4a/b, 6. Jack Cohan, 47, (805) 963-8020, 731 E Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 .for 1,2,3,4,8 (Costa Rica, Carib.) / has 2,4 / wants 1,2,3,4a,5. Joe Lewis, 53, (415) 530-2194. .for 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 (poss. stay the summer) / has 1,2 / wants 1,4,5,6. Rod Schoenlank, 60, (415) 726-7970, Half Moon Bay, c/o Gen Del., El Granada, CA 94018.for 1,2,3,4,5,6,8 (whatever suits) / has 1,2 / wants 4a. Joe Adams, 664-8390,1850 Western Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952. .for 1,2,3,6,7 / has 1 / wants 1,3,4a/b,5,6. Benton Turner, 79, (805) 642-6865,439 Appian Way, Ventura, CA 93003. .for 1,2,3,4,7 / has 2 (Mex. trip #7) / wants 4b,6. Frank Wallace, 44, (209) 369-2815, P.O. Box 167, Victor, CA 95253. .for 1,3,4,6 / has 1,2,4/ wants 4a. Richard Lewis, 53, (213) 829-2929, 2200 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404.for 8 (circumnavigation 3-5 yrs), / has 2,4 / wants 1,4a,5. Dean Dietrich, 46, (415) 567-2370, 2030 Broadway #5, S.F., CA 94115. .for 1,8 (cont. to So. Seas) / has 2,4 / wants 1,2,5. David Young, 35, (619) 222-1186, #205, 2726 Shelter Is. Dr, #295, San Diego, CA 92106.for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (cont. to So. Pacific) / has 1,2,3,4 / wants 4a. Beal Jacobsen, 62, (213) 822-7030,14002 Palawan Way, MDR, CA 90292. .for 8 (cruising to Carib.) / has 2,3,4/ wants 1,2,3,4. Dan Higgins, 40, 435-0949,127 Trinidad Dr., Tiburon, CA 94920. .for 2,3,5,6,7 / has 1,2,3,4,5 (deliveries) / wants 3,4,5,6. Al MacDiarmid, 56, 945 Neal Ave., Wahiawa, HI, 96786 (mail forwarding) .for 8 (after race wk) / has 4,5 (19K pi us miles) / wants 3,4. Richard Allen, 45, (415) 856-6948, Box 51054, Palo Alto, CA 94303. .for 1,2,4,6,7/ has 1 / wants 1,3,4,6. Cameron, 38,(916) 721-6587, P.O. Box 468, Carmichael, CA 95609. .for 1,2,3,4,8 (Carib. & beyond) /1,2,4 / wants 1,3,4,5. Bill Lawrence, 46, (415) 367-7208 Msg-1,2,3,4,5,6,7 / has 2 / wants 1,2,3,4.5. Norm Brewer, 45, (503) 285-8277,1-800-547-0954, P.O. Box 30113, Podland, OR 9^230.for 1,2,3,4,6 / has 2,4,5 (Puget sound) / wants 4a. Michael, 44, (415) 235-3493,6331 Fairmount Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530. .for 1,2,3,6/ has 1,2,3 (Mstr USCG lie) / wants 1,2,3. Paul Grabowski, 55, (415) 634-7145, 1500 River Lake Rd., Byron, CA 94514 .for 1,3,4,6,7 / has 1,2,3,4 / wants 1,3,4,5. George Echols, 45, (415) 751-7091,149 Second Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118 .for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 / has 2,4 / wants 3,4,6. Don Roberis, 50, Box 777, St. Helens, OR 97051. .for 1,2,3,4,6,8 (toward New Zealand) / has 2,5 (SW Canada) / wants 1,3,4,5 Frank Wallace, (209) 369-2815/772-1278, P.O. Box 167, Victor, CA 95253 .-.for 1,3,4,6,8(suggestions?)/ has 1,2,4/ wants 4.

COUPLES WANTING TO CREW IN MEXICO Chris Paulsen & Carol Michna, 37/30, (707) 762-9265. ..for 2,3,6,8 (flex, cruise anytime) / have 2 / offer 1,3,4,5. Tom & Susan Luten, (415) 843-7789, 1305 Campus Dr., Berkeley, CA 94708 •; ■ .for 1,2,3,4 / have 2 / offer 3,4. Bill & Sally Huber, P.O. Box 1, Hyampom, CA 96046. .f°r 1,2,3,4,8 (Cari b/So. Pac.) / have 1,4 / offer 1,2,3,4.

CHARTER BOATS NEEDING CREW Paradise Charters, Hylas 44, 1070 Marina Village Pkwy -103, Alameda, CA 94501.for 1 / has 1,2,4 / wants 1,2,3,4. Paradise Charters, Hatteras 48,1070 Marina Village Pkwy -103, Alameda, CA 94501..for 1 / has 1,2,3,4 / wants 1,2,3,4. Paradise Charters, Defever 41,1070 Marina Village Pkwy -103, Alameda, CA 94501.for 1 /1,2,3,4 / wants 1,2,3,4. —

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YRA courses starting near Knox buoy are not everyone’s favorite. A1 Holt and the crew of his Olson 30 THINK FAST like them because they have learned how to approach the problem. Skipper Holt explains his strategy for normal summer wind conditions this way: :*:S “The usual starting line is just south of Pt. Knox on Angel Island, out a bit beyond the red buoy. The first weather leg is

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HDA/IORDA/MS/WRA SEASON CHAMPIONS F

1—«very October, just as sure as the fog goes away and the winds get lighter, we crank up our annual three-part tribute Anyway, after a nine race, two throwout summer season (Vallejo didn’t count this year), the HDA grand finale, the Yankee Cup, occurred on October 22-23. That’s the traditional weekend event that pits the top couple of boats in each division against each other to determine who’s the best of all, or at least who’s got the best PHRF rating for the conditions. Actually, we’re still waiting to find out the answer: results won’t be final until after a November 7 protest hearing wherein the ostensible winner, Rick Caskey’s Olson 91 IS Wavetrain, will have to survive a mark rounding protest from Sail La Vie. Interim results, pending protests, appear in The Racing Sheet. For more information about HDA or PHRF — or for that matter anything else about racing on the Bay — call Lauren at the YRA office, 771-9500.

IORDA

to the season champions. It’s Latitude’s way of acknowledging the skippers and crews who distinguished themselves this summer; our congratulations to each of them! We’ll begin the series this year with the various oraganizations that race the Bay under handicap rules: HDA, IORDA, IMS and WRA. In the coming months, we’ll interview winners of the ocean, one-design, wooden boat and small boat racing circuits. Meanwhile, after the following "state of the union" overview of the health and future of each organization, we salute the 1988 handicap champions of the Bay.

HDA The mainstay of San Francisco Bay handicap racing continues to be PHRF racing under the aegis of the Handicap Divisions Association. A total of 97 boats — ranging in size from the Big Mac Zeus, rating in at -9, to the Venture 24 Bonaventure, which tips the PHRF scales at 224 — signed up for this summer’s action. In between these two extremes was every kind of boat imaginable — something old, new, borrowed and blue.

Above, Jackiabbbit leads the pack in the Yankee Cup. Right, Pearl enroute to a second place overall finish.

For whatever reason, though, participation was way off, down from 147 boats last year. In fact, the two big boat classes only averaged 3 boats on the starting line in the first half, which was the reason for combining divisions G and H at midseason. YRA executive secretary Lauren Carlisle figures the decline is attributable to two things: a general lethargy towards sailboat racing lately, and the absence this year of the usual minimal cross-over fee between associations. (That cross-over fee will be reinstated next year, meaning you can race both ocean and bay series for an extra $20 or so.) We can’t help but think the problem also has something to do with the plethora of high octane special events (Volvo Regatta, Catalina Race, etc.) luring boats and crew away from YRA — after all, you .can’t split a finite resource too many ways. Another theory is that people are fed up with PHRF... if you know the answer, please enlighten us.

The formerly all-powerful International Offshore Rule appears to tacking towards oblivion on the local level, though as president John Clauser pointed out, 'The press, including Latitude, has been saying that for years." This summer, though, the already ailing IORDA shrank from two classes to one, and the turnout for their 14-race schedule was generally far less than 10 boats. Undeniably, the "patient’s" vital signs are fading, but it isn’t quite dead yet, so an autopsy as to the exact cause of its demise is premature. "It’s an international decline," says Clauser, "There are complicated forces bigger than our local IOR group dictating what’s happening. Suffice it to say that we’re not a bunch of millionaire ax murderers munching on kevlar for breakfast." As for the future of IORDA, well, that’s a sensitive subject at the moment. The choices include: 1) letting the organization die a natural death; 2) limp along with the status quo for a few more years; or, 3) fall in with IMS in some capacity. The latter option is the most attractive, but it’s also a bit of a political hot potato. Call John at 443-6499 for the entire story.

IMS The International Measurement System, which’several years ago was touted as the long overdue savior for handicap racing, has been slow to get off the ground locally. Lately, however, the IMS group is showing signs of life. They seem to have page I 18

overcome their two big problems — getting boats measured and getting race results out in a timely manner — and have grown from one class in HDA last year to two this year, largely thanks to the Olson 25 fleet using IMS II as a framework for their onedesign racing. Obviously, interest is grow¬ ing. "We’re gaining momentum," claims IMS zealot Chris Corlett. Of course, the biggest boost to this relatively new class would be if IORDA switched en masse over to IMS, an option currently on the negotiating table. The stumbling blocks are many, though: IORDA wants to race under the IMS rule only if the optional regulations

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regarding interiors are waived; IMS is resisting that offer, figuring that would give the stripped-out former IOR thoroughbreds too generous a rating advantage. An even bigger bone of contention is the issue of which group gets control in the event of a merger. These are interesting times for IMS, and we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, call Chris at 521-8474 if you want to hear the full sales pitch.

WRA Sandi Sheets, president of the five year old Women’s Racing Association, claims, 'We’re working our way back: we have over 50 members now, and we’re getting a dozen or so new faces each year. Unfortunately, the number of boats in our regattas hasn’t gone up accordingly." Part * of the problem, she figures, may have to do with the convoluted format they’ve been using to determine the overall winners of their spring and fall series. Accordingly, next year WRA will | dispense with a season schedule per se, * instead holding individual, "stand-alone" PHRF weekend regattas. The first two are scheduled for the end of January and § February. They’ll be strictly low-key, "fun" o affairs, and they’ll be free. For more t information, call Sandi at 648-5530. 5 — latitude/r/cm

H DA/10 RDA/ IMS/WRA HDA ■ F/H Beneteau 35 "Tres Equis"

HDA-J Olson 91 IS "Wavetraln"

HDA - K Mull 30 "Pretty Penny"

Rick Lowery Sausaiito YC

Rick Caskey Berkeley YC

Strawbridge(l) & Salz(r) San Francisco YC

In the four years that Rick Lowrey has owned Tres Equis, he’s been third, second, and — for the last two years — first in the HDA "big boat" division. "We missed Jackrabbit out there this year," said Lowrey of his ’87 arch-rival, 'This year wasn’t quite as exciting, although it came down to a two boat race between us and Sail La Vie." Tres Equis owed Sail La Vie 18 seconds a mile, which according to Rick, "is a lot...we had to sail hard to win — our edge was in heavy air and a chop." The other advantage Lowrey enjoyed was "an absolutely super crew", which this year once again consisted of Kathie Forte, John Broderick, Peter Gibson, Roger Laux, Greg Ley, and "the brothers" — Dan, John and Joe Bromsted. "We’ve been together a long time; the crew work is automatic." One of their many secrets is to take times at each mark rounding: 'We knew how we were doing throughout the race, and would sail radically or conservatively accordingly." Lowrey, a Sausaiito computer leasing executive that began sailing when he was in the Navy, is a diehard racer who’d rather go windsurfing, surfing or almost anything else besides sail for "pleasure". He has campaigned a Santana 26 (the only one ever made), a Thunderbird, and a Merit 25 prior to Tres Equis. Lately, Rick has been thinking about selling the Beneteau 35 and possibly picking up a Thunderbird for their ’89 Worlds.

"All 1 did was hold the tiller and watch the telltales," says Rick Caskey, who figures there were three ingredients to Wavetrain's winning season. "First and foremost, I have a superb crew. Second, we got some new kevlar North sails, and third, well, maybe I’m getting a little better," says Rick. This is the second time Wavetrain has won HDA-J — the first was two years ago when Chris Corlett chartered the boat. Caskey, who was just starting to race at the time, has obviously come a long way in a short time. After growing up skiing in Utah, Rick discovered boats about 12 years ago. He went through a Cal 20, a Ranger 23, and a C&C 29 before settling on the Schumacherdesigned Olson 91 IS, his "first serious effort." Caskey, a geophysicist, named Wavetrain after a geophysical phrase having something to do with the "propagation of vibrational energy." Says Rick, 'The name reminds me that if I don’t work, I don’t sail." Caskey spent last winter developing a good crew, entering — and finishing well — in three midwinter series: "We got people to commit to the program early, and then we went out and learned to sail together." The winning crew included Glen Garfein, Dave Sterling, Margaret Simon, Dave Dayton, Drema Swader, Paul Mazalan, Frank Laza, Jayme Gallenson (navigator) and Nick Mason (tactician). Rick is considering entering IMS next y<?ar, "if they get their act together soon."

Two years ago, Roger Strawbridge and Tim Salz co-chartered Pretty Penny, a 1971 cold-molded Mull 30 ("she was a breakthrough boat at the time, a miniImprobable which cost a "pretty penny" to build," says Roger) from Roger’s dad, Gordon. After many hours of work on the boat, the duo — close friends since childhood — won their division as well as the biggie, the Yankee Cup. This year, after sitting out the ’87 season, they reclaimed their HDA-K crown, proving once again to be untouchable upwind. "Our new sails helped offset the sixsecond-a-mile rating damage we incurred after the Yankee Cup," said Tim, who builds houses when he’s not driving Pretty Penny. "Being the smallest boat in the class, we have to do everything right," added Roger, a Corte Madera retailer who does "mainsheet and mouth" on the boat. The partners admit to being quite serious about winning, even to the extent of practicing five times before the season began and not allowing beer on board. Which is not to say that the talented Penny crew doesn’t have fun together: "Most of us grew up together in Mill Valley; we know each other well, and there’s an incredibly high level of humor onboard," says Salz. The crew consisted of Richard Cossen ("the world’s oldest foredeck mein"), Tom Knap, Emmett Yeazell, and alternates Mark Bruvery and Tom Kendrick.

2) Sail La Vie, Farr 1020, Jan Borjeson, CYC; 3) Fast Company, Farr 1020, Harold Dow, EYC. (17, boats)

2) Storm Rider, Aphrodite 101, Greg Warner, RYC; 3) Harp, Catalina 38, Mike Mannix, IYC. (17 boats)

2) Blue Lou, Pearson 10M, Walt Featherstone, SMYC; 3) Severn, Annapolis 44, Ryle Radke, SFYC. (14 boats) page 120

SEASON CHAMPIONS

HDA - M Killer Whale "Dulcinea"

IORDA Schumacher 35 "National Biscuit"

Bill West Encinal YC

Mathiasen(l) & Pritchard(r) Island YC

Colin Case San Francisco YC

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HDA - L C&C 30 "Crinan"

"I thought our turn would never come!" laughed Bill West, who’s raced his light blue C&C 30 Crinan on the Bay since he bought her new in 1973. West, an orthopedic surgeon in San Leandro, has sailed in HDA-L since 1976, coming in second or third more times than he cares to remember. "Over the last 15 years we’ve made a virtual encyclopedia of mistakes — this season we were able to call upon all that accumulated knowledge, and finally put it all together," he said. Three of West’s crew have been with him since the beginning: Bow (pronounced "Beau") Rodgers, who fittingly enough handles file foredeck, Bow’s wife Monde, and Bill Sibbett. Rounding out the crew this year were West’s 27-year-old son Bob and Dave Colwell. 'We’re just a bunch of old farts who’ve been sailing together a long time. And contrary to appearances, the use of steroids had nothing to do with our victory," deadpanned Bill, who expressed his appreciation to the Crinan crew for helping maintain the boat as well as race her. Crinan, named after a place in Scotland, is West’s sixth boat. Bill, who’s been sailing the Bay for about 40 years now, plans to stick with Crinan because he likes tiie sturdy racer/cruiser ("she finds her way to the Delta every July") and because, with its distinctive blue mast, he "can find it in a crowd, like up at the Vallejo raft-up!"

To say that Dulcinea's Bill Pritchard, a principal in Santana sailing magazine down in Huntington Beach, and Mike Mathiasen, a probation officer currently dealing with "light¬ hearted criminals", have a happy partnership would be an understatement: "1 love Mike like a brother," says Bill. We even named our sons after each other." The duo met 22 years ago when they were room mates in the Air Force, beginning their nautical career when Mike "got his hands on some dumb little dinghy that sank the first time out." They bought their 25-ft blue Danish double-ender, which is named after Don Quixote’s less-than-beautiful barmaid, from Svend Svendson 12 years ago, and have won their HDA division four times since then. "Mike’s the reason we win," allows Pritchard, "If I drove, let’s just say the results would be imperiled!" Pritchard serves ably as tactician on Dulcinea, and at least part of his success in that role is due to his habit of faithfully making notes in his journal after each race. Their crew consists of Tom Sullivan and Ted Johnson, both longtime Dulcinea veterans, and A1 Love, who was new this year. "It’s a great crew," says Bill, With our low freeboard, we’re first to get wet — and first to get mean!" "We have three priorities: first is safety (we all wear life jackets), second is having fun, and third is winning," said Bill. "We succeeded in each category this year!"

Few sailors use their boats more than Colin Case, who kept National Biscuit, his one-year-old Schumacher custom 35-footer, in a state of perpetual motion this year. In addition to winning the dwindling IORDA Bay series, Colin won the prestigious Danforth Series overall and his class at Long Beach Race Week ("our most signif¬ icant accomplishment this summer"). His ambitious schedule also included entering the Biscuit in the Catalina Race, San ( Diego’s Hot Rum Series, and beer can races on the Bay and in Newport Beach. "We were pretty busy this summer," allowed the San Francisco architect. Case normally sails National Biscuit, named after a company whose stock he made a bundle in, with a crew of 10 on the Bay. "It’s a team sport," said Colin, who politely insisted that we list everyone who sailed three or more IORDA races with him. Here goes: John and Jennifer And- rew, Carlos Badell, Ben Costello, Tom DobrQth, Ronny Dunphy, Mack Gambrell, Scott Halstead, Gordon Henderson, Mitchell Henderson, Jim Leech, Charlie Merrill, Marc Miltenberger, Bill Mittendorf, Lynn Olinger, Tim Parsons, Gerry Robertson, Carl Schumacher, Gordon Wanlass, and William Weber. Case, a past president of IORDA, is clearly concerned about the demise of IOR, but says, "The party’s not over yet. IORDA will be back next year, and so will we!"

2) Grenadier, Contessa 32, Paul Osborn, TYC;

2) Annalise, Wylie 34 (modified), Paul Altman, IYC; 3) Wildfire, Ranger 37 (modified), John Clauser, BYC. (18 boats)

2) Chocolate Ship, Buccaneer 295, Bob & Dan Halem, IYC; 3) Intrepid Fox, Cal 3-34, maurice/Richards, CSC. (17 boats) page 121

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HDA/IORDA/IMS/WPA SEASON CHAMPIONS

IMS - II Olson 25 "Pearl"

Dave Liggett Los Gatos YC

Bill Riley Sausalito YC

"We use the boat as our weekend city apartment," says Dave Liggett, a Saratogabased computer industry executive who keeps his Peterson 40 at Pier 39. "It’s an hour and a half each way, so we often stay on the boat before and after the races." That’s the good news. The bad new, laughs Dave, "is that we never have time to practice." But the Jackrabbit crew, which Dave’s wife Jackie rounds up every Weekend, performed admirably this year. "We’ve had the same group for two years now, and it’s really starting to gel," says Liggett. The crew, mostly friends of Dave and Jackie’s from down the Peninsula, included Neil Reid, Dave Canha, Mark Rosenan, Jeff Zarwell, Mike Whalen, Dexter Bailey, Mark Wyman, and Tony Nanfito. "We were happy to win this year after coming so close in HDA-F last year," admits Dave. Liggett was born in England, but didn’t begin sailing until his early twenties, when he lived in Canada near Lake Ontario. Since moving to the Bay Area, he raced MORA in the mid ’70s, then took some time off from sailing. Four years ago, he finally gave in to the sailing urge, purchasing his first boat, Jackrabbit. He’s sailed her in two Catalina Races, (2nd in class in ’86), the Windjammers Race (1st overall in PHRF in ’87), and more. Liggett likes IMS: "It’s good racing; we just need more boats out there!"

Bill Riley’s sailing and business careers began simultaneously about 25 years ago. With virtually his first paycheck from the family business, a children’s clothing store in Mill Valley that he now owns, Riley went to the Cow Palace boat show and impulsively bought a sailing dory for the then-princely sum of $300. "A friend started teaching me to sail in Richardson Bay the next day," he recalls. Soon after, Riley was winning races with his Ranger 23, Red Fox, and later with his Peterson half tonner Wild Turkey (now Stampede). After "retiring" for five years, Riley resurfaced in 1984 with Pearl, which he named in honor of his grandmother. "It’s a great all-around boat,” says Bill. Since then, Riley and his right-hand men, Jack Adam and Greg Palmer, have dominated the 20-boat Olson 25 Hare with apparent ease. They’ve won their local class championship three years in a row, the Olson 25 Nationals in ’87 and ’88, the IMS division of this summer’s Stone Cup ("the highlight of our summer"), and who knows what else. Riley annihilated this year’s IMS-II division — which doubles as the Olson 25 one-design Bay championship series — with all firsts and seconds. "I like IMS, and figure it’s bound to catch on sooner or later," says Bill. The rest of the Pearl crew was Linda Maxwell, Chuck Mellor, and, occasionally, Kevin Burrel, Sandy McGehee and Pfeter English.

WRA Olson 25 "No Slack"

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IMS-I Islander 40 "Jackrabblt"

2) Expeditious, Express 34, Bartz Schneider,

2) Honey’s

Money, Olson 25, Bob Evans, Hour, Olson 25, Keith

SFYC; 3) Leading Lady, Peterson 40, Bob Klein,

Diablo SC; 3) Witching

RYC. (9 boats)

Moore, SBYC. (10 boats)

Shirley Temming Encinal YC Shirley Temming, owner of a men’s hairstyling salon in Oakland, hasn’t officially won the WRA season yet. But she’s getting close: she won the first half with No Slack and is leading the second half with the Santa Cruz 27 Tangerine as we go to press. Unlike our other winners, Shirley doesn’t own a boat, nor does she want one: "I don’t have time!" she says, "And besides, it’s fun to sail different boats." But she does find time to race a lot, averaging 65 races a year. Temming’s racing career began 12 years ago, but she’s only been skippering boats for about four years. "I’m still learning," she claims. One of the ways she has improved her skills is by becoming a CRO (certified race officer) and serving on her club’s race committee, a task she’ll continue next year in her capacity as rear commodore of Encinal YC. Shirley generally sails with mixed crews, something that makes her appreciate the more relaxed atmosphere of women’s racing: "We know before we leave the dock we’ll probably make some mistakes. That way it’s not as traumatic when we do!" Temming particularly enjoys racing in the Adam’s Cup eliminations, which she’s done for the last four years. Her crew in the first half was Carolyn Thurman (No Slack’s owner), Anne Sterley and Caroline Deem. In the second half she’s sailing with Heidi Smith (Tangerine’s owner), Stacy Kramer and Julie Olaso. 2) Brassy, Moore 24. Nina Mullins. (2 boats In "champion of champions"; 8 boats in Spring Series)

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1 ostponement!" shouted one of the crew without putting down the binoculars. The sound of the gun reached us a second later, followed by another gun confirming that the Race Committee was not going ahead with the starting sequence. "Answering pennant is up," he announced. "Lucky for us." The reason we were so lucky was because we couldn’t possibly have made it to the starting line in time if the race had started on schedule. We were down-tide, downwind, and barely had steerage. But there was enough wind, technically speaking, to start the race, and the Committee could just as easily have decided to go ahead with it. We all agreed that the postponement was an excellent choice. This is the sort of thing, being late, would never happen on my boat. I have a big diesel engine that’s run faithfully for years. But on the boat I was sailing for this race — one of the smaller one-designs — the owner relies on a rather temperamental outboard motor. Today was one of its 'off days. 'We still have to get to the line somehow," pointed out another one of the crew. 'We’ll never make it with this tide against us." The skipper was about to begin the sculling and rocking maneuver, when the crew with the binoculars pointed out a

"Then you go below!" ordered the skipper. "If they spot you here, we’re sunk!"

MIT 1 le couldn’t be serious,"

We all looked at him waiting for the explanation. "An attractive woman on the bow waving a coiled towline," he said, as if amazed that an explanation wets even

larger boat powering toward the starting area on a course that might take them within hailing distance. "Max, isn’t that one of the boats in your class?" he asked. "Flag them down as they go by — we’ll see if we can get a tow!" I stared at the approaching boat for a second to make a positive I.D.. "Sure is," I said. "That’s the boat that I protested in the last race of the summer series. Cost them third place for the season, too."

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"Oh, and untie your hair,” he added.

1 thought to myself. But 1 stood in the hatch anyway, ready to duck out of sight if necessary. Meanwhile the skipper’s wife, who runs the foredeck, was untangling an old jibsheet to use as a towline. "We’ll give the internationally recognized Racer’s Light-Air Pre-Start Distress Signal," the skipper announced.

Always take a shower and brush your teeth before joining a raft-up. This sailor forgot to.

necessary. "Oh, and untie your hair," he added. 'They’re not going to pass that close." I borrowed the binoculars, and from under the cover of the companionway I

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could see the strategy unfold. [I liked the approach to binoculars on this boat; no lens cap, no strap, no case). When the boat came abeam about 300 feet away, I could see one of their crew point at us, say something to the driver, pick up the binoculars and point again. Suddenly their boat made a sharp 90° turn. A few minutes later we were moving at six knots toward the starting area at the bitter end of the towline. "Not much stretch in that 3/8-inch pre¬ stretched dacron," I noted as we lurched forward when the driver allowed some slack in the line. "I know, I know," apologized the skipper. "But who wants to carry around a big coil of nylon line just for towing? At least the spare jib sheet has another useful purpose." 'Try steering off to one side a little," 1 suggested to the driver, "so the bow can swing a little in response to those shock loads." He took my advice and the ride became a little smoother.

for a second and came back up with a small bag of cookies — the expensive kind. Meanwhile, his wife, while hauling in her end of the line, had been counting crew on the other boat. "I count eight of them," she said. "Guess we should throw them the whole bag." Her husband nodded, and when we came within easy throwing range, the two boats exchanged the towline for the bag of cookies. "Hey, thanks!" they yelled back at us,

The boats drifted apart, both of us satisfied that we had got the better of the verbal skirmish. "Don’t worry, guys," the skipper reassured us, "there’s still two more bags of cookies. But first, let’s get ourselves

skipper then performed a strange ritual, one that was apparently routine to his regular crew, but had me completely baffled. He took a nearly obsolete tide book and tore the first few monthly pages out of it. He laid the pages out on one of the cockpit seats, and each of the crew chose one of the months. "Go ahead, Max," said one of the crew, "pick a month!" "What on earth is going on?" "There’s a trophy for this race," explained the skipper, and there’s a note with a month written on it inside the dock box, back at the marina. Whoever picks the winning ticket gets to keep the trophy if we win." "How generous of you," I remarked as I picked up the February page from the old tide book. "It’s a nice little extra motivator," he said. And then he added in a whisper, "And have you seen the trophies this club gives out?" "I know what you mean," I confided. "Mine usually get recycled into the Junior Program."

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"Hi, sailor! Going my way?"

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It didn’t take long to get to the starting area, and we motioned to be towed to a position comfortably up-current of the committee boat. As we slowed down for the drop-off, the skipper ducked below

That’s when the skipper of the other boat, my competitor from last season, noticed me among the crew. ". . . except for that sea lawyer over there! What barrel did you have to turn over to come up with a barnacle-bellied bum like that?" "Luff ’em and leave ’em!" I quipped back, referring to the substance of our protest last summer.

anchored."

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and tore into the cookies as though they had been on a starvation diet for weeks. "You guys are okay..."

where we’d been picked up, and a few boats already had their anchors down. There was one three-boat raft-up, with two more boats approaching with fenders down. "A Postponement Party!" cried our foredeck crew. "Get out the fenders!" One of the crew produced two of those big spherical orange fenders. These were about three sizes bigger than what would normally be considered appropriate for this size boat. "Special Postponement Party fenders," he explained. "I only carry them for winter racing. You know it can get roily out here, and this is the only kind of fender that keeps the boats separated well enough to really do much good." 'You mean you race with these huge fenders on board, but you won’t carry a good towline because it weighs too much?" "Sounds like the priorities are in the right place to me," remarked the other crew as he tied one of the fenders to the bottom of the lifeline stanchion. If a woman on the bow swinging a line is recognized as asking for a tow, then two great big fenders over the side is

MAX EBB certainly recognized as asking to raft up. Someone on the outboard boat in the raft waved us in, and in another two minutes, after we had taken the lines from the next boat to come in outboard qf us, we had joined the party. All we needed was barbecued hotdogs to make the event indistinguishable from Fourth of July on the Delta. One of the boats had their outside speakers turned way up, and there was food and drink everywhere. In fact, sandwich swapping seemed to be one of the major activities. 1 noticed the boat that had towed us pulling in at the opposite end of the raft, so I started over in that direction to socialize.

lx raft-up is the only situation where it’s perfectly acceptable to step aboard a strange boat without an invitation — when her crew is sitting right there in the cockpit. Good manners, however, dictate that one should cross the boat by walking forward of the mast, in- deference to the fact that you’re an uninvited transient. (Besides, it’s usually easier to walk across the foredeck them to negotiate the boom and cockpit — especially in the dark when you can’t see the pile of unfamiliar gear you’re likely to trip over). That’s the rule for a major raftup, like Vallejo, for example. But this one had a different mood. We all jumped from one cockpit to another, freely sampling the food and finding friends to gossip with. There were even a few crew trades made for the race; boats with too many passing off a few bodies to boats that were short¬

"Max! I mean, like, aren’t you even going to stop and say hello?" "Lee, what are you doing on this boat? I thought you only sailed on sailboards and ultralights these days." "For sure, in the summer. This is a dyno light air machine, Max. We’re campaigning it in the Woman’s Racing Association series, and this race is like a tune-up. Really a great bunch of women to sail with." "Well, I’m just on my way, over to see my friend in that boat we disqualified in the last race of the summer series. Why don’t you join me?" Lee decided that the visit sounded like fun, and set off in that direction with me. Walking across the decks of five or six boats with Lee was like spending a day at the boat show. Major points of interest included: 1. Floating jib leads, allowing the lead to move in, out, forward, or back, without unloading the sail. Does the crew understand what to do with them? I sure don’t! 2. A two-speed transmission mainsheet system. Eight-to-one, double-ended, but with both ends emerging next to each other from the lower sheaves. Pull both parts at the same time for an effective fourto-one, or just one for the low gear eightto-one. "Spiffy". 3. Roof-rack pads, designed for sailboards, tied over the toerail as thigh pads for when the crew sit with their legs over the rail. "Cush city." But watch out for Rule 26 - Advertising. They carry the name of the sailboard shop in big letters. 4. The latest in "now you see it, now you don’t" spinnaker launcher-retriever bags that snap under the companionway hatch. Looks good in theory, but . . .

be the leeward boat!" "How long do these postponements usually last?" asked one of my competitor’s crew. "Could be hours," I said. "On the other hand, it could end any minute if the wind comes up. Which reminds me — let’s check the signals for ending a postponement. If they do the usual one gun before a new 10-minute signal, we’ll only have 11 minutes to start. I don’t think I can even get back to the right boat in 11 minutes." Lee just happened to have a copy of the Race Instructions with her. "One minute after the ending of the Water fights — yet another way to stay cool during a postponement.

handed. So I swung over the lifelines into one boat on my way to the other end of the raft, reached for a cracker and some chopped liver dip that was on a folding table in the cockpit on my way through, and was about to climb over the lifelines on the opposite side when I was stopped in my tracks by an all-too-familiar voice.

\»/o it’s you!" he bellowed, pointing an accusing finger. "Come of over and have a drink!" Relieved to find that he was not seriously belligerent, we climbed aboard and I introduced him to Lee. I could hear the 12-volt blender running, and in another minute, a round of margaritas was passed up to the cockpit (Lee opted for mineral water). "I really did feel bad knocking you out of that last race," I said as I sipped my drink. "I’ll bet you did," he answered sarcastically. "But you know, I have to admit that I learned a lot about the rules from that incident. Next time I’m going to page 126

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postponement period, the warning gun and signal will be made," she read from the instructions. 'That’s all we have, Max, 11 minutes!" "We better keep our eyes open for a wind line," suggested another visitor. "Hey, here’s another interesting item in these instructions," said Lee. 'This is a 'fun' regatta. There will be no protests." "That’s actually not such a bad policy for Mid-Winter racing," I remarked.

1—*xcept that it opens, like, eight different cans of worms. Remember last year, when that other club tried to run its big spring race weekend with no protests?" "That’s right," I recalled. "Did they ever get a decision from the USYRU

Appeals Committee?" "No way. The process is glacial. Point is, if the RC had been ready with a protest committee that knew what they were doing, it could have been settled on the spot." "Wasn’t that the race where a bunch of boats entered their PHRF ratings without having certificates? And then some of them turned out to be the wrong numbers?" asked one of the crew. "That was sticky, but it was settled at the local appeals level. The one that went all the way to the national committee involved a simple room-at-the-finish-mark case. It affected the winner, and the committee at first refused to hear it. But even that wasn’t as bad as the signalling error the committee made before the start. I mean, like, if you were paying attention,

it was obvious which course the committee meant to signal. But they were late taking the old signal down, so a couple of boats sailed the complete wrong course." "Now I remember that," I said. "I don’t think there’s ever been so much arguing over the rules to come from one race."

And a lot of it totally dorkey

Xxnd a lot of it was caused by that totally dorkey 'no protest' stuff. If it’s not a serious race, then you don’t have to be serious about the protests. You can have them in public for entertainment value, you can use one-person committees to speed things up, you can even invent a creative 'protest fee', usually liquid. But you still have to have them, or else sometimes you can never even figure out who the winner is supposed to be!" 'Yes, but improper course signals have been the cause of more races getting ruined than anything I can think of. You can’t blame that on the policy of discouraging protests." "But you need the protest to resolve those issues, too." someone said. "A lot of the problem with committee work," Lee continued, "is that they try to use 17th century naval signalling technology. I means, guns and flags to communicate? Get real!" As if pn cue, a gun shot from the nearby committee boat echoed across the Bay. I stood up to look out to the west, and sure enough there was a dark wind line moving in our direction. The raft was also beginning to swing, as some of the mainsails that had been left up were starting to fill. 'Ten minutes fifty-six seconds to the first start," announced Lee. It was mayhem. But we did make it to the starting line on time. And guess which month got the trophy . . . — max ebb page 127

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It almost seems to be a paradox. The more we learn of the world through newspaper headlines and the network news, the more depressed w^ get. Yet the more we see of the world in person, the more optimistic we become about the planet and the people we share it with. As far as we’re concerned, the most rewarding way to experience more of the world is through our favorite pastime, sailing. Since all of us aren’t able to take a few years off work to cruise the world, the next best thing is to charter boats in different areas of the globe. It’s for this reason we’re introducing a new feature in Latitude 38, one we’re calling The World of Chartering. The idea behind this new section is to make you aware of the chartering possibilities — and perhaps seduce you into taking advantage of some of them. Many of the articles will be staff written. But as with the rest of Latitude 38, we're looking foward to reader contributions. Have you had a good charter experience somewhere? We and a whole lot of our readers would like to hear about it. Do you have questions about chartering? This is the place to toss them

out. We look forward to hearing from you.

1 oo many sailors think there are only a few places in the world where you can charter boats. We’re going to start off

our new feature by dispelling that notion with our "Guide To the World of N Chartering". It won’t be the complete list of places to charter, because frankly we’re not aware of all of them. But it will give you some perspective on what’s available.

The Caribbean This is undoubtably the charter capital of the world, both for bareboat and crewed charters. The reasons are simple: gentle but reliable trades, year round warm water and ocean, beautiful water and beaches. Pleasure sailing just doesn’t get any better — and the conditions are excellent 12 months a year. While you can charter all over the Caribbean, the overwhelming concentration of boats is in the the islands of the Lesser Antilles, the 600-mile north/south crescent of islands stretching from Puerto Rico to Grenada. The major chartering islands among the Lesser Antilles are: The Virgin Islands, both U.S. and British. If the Lesser Antilles are the New York City of chartering, than the Virgins

are Manhattan. What makes them so popular, compared to the rest of the Lesser Antilles, is the 40-mile long Sir Francis Drake Channel. Surrounded by islands, the Channel offers brisk tradewind sailing that’s nonetheless sheltered from big ocean swells.

Of course, the fabulous beaches and countless anchorages don’t hurt, either. The U.S. and British Virgin Islands are home to the largest fleets of bareboat and crewed boats in the world. Because of the stiff competition for customers, charter boats in the Virgins, especially crewed charter yachts, are generally operated at a very high standard. The ease of navigation and gentle seas, however, make it ideal for bareboating. Travel to the Virgins is direct, with the airport at St. Thomas serving jets from the States. Saint Martin / Sint Maarten. This island is spelled two different ways, because it’s divided into two parts; the French Saint Martin, and the Dutch Sint Maarten. A loose and easy free port, bareboats and crewed yachts are available from both jazzy Marigot Bay on the French side or Phillipsburg on the Dutch side. While hilly St. Martin is a terrific island in itself, it’s a great charter base because of her neighboring islands; the suddenly "in" Anguilla; St. Barts (our current favorite chunk of dirt in the world); and Tintamarre. None is more than 15 miles away, and each is very different. Ocean swells and surge, however, recommend this area to veterans of at least a little sailing. Antigua. Sometimes called "the yachtsman’s isle", Antigua can rightfully boast of historic Nelson’s Dockyard as well as world-renowed Antigua Sailing Week. This is where Caribbean chartering started back in 1948 when England’s Commander Nicholson and family stopped during an intended circumnavigation. They’ve never page 128

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left. Upcurrent and upwind of the other islands, Antigua is somewhat alone. Nonetheless, the flatwater sailing of her leeward side, her unparalled sailing history, and her 365 white sand beaches are enough to satisfy any sailor for a week to ten days. Guadaloupe. Shaped like a butterfly, the leeward 'wing' of this French island is reminiscent of the hills behind Lahaina. Bareboats are available from Point a Pitre for the quick sail down to tiny lies de Saints, the gem of the area. Very clean, very French, and very lovely, the Saints are like St. Barts was before it was discovered. Tres magnifique! Martinique. Bareboats are available from French companies out of Fort de France. A big island, complete with the only freeway in the Lesser Antilles, Martinique nonetheless has surprsingly few good anchorages. St. Lucia. Although we’ve not been to this island, those who have rave about her beauty. Several large and experienced bareboat outfits have bases here. Veteran sailors with two weeks like to sail from St. Lucia to the fabled Grenadines and back. Arch Marez of Santa Cruz owns tine big marina facility at Rodney Bay. The Grenadines. An extremely popular group of small islands visited by a relatively few bareboats but lots of the selfsufficient large and huge crewed and private yachts. Folksy Bequia, ultra exclusive Mustique, and the sensational Tobago Keys are among the more popular of the Grenadines. While well worth it, the page I 29

Barren and beautiful, the Sea of Cortez has charter opportunities just two hours from LAX.

The Med The second most popular charter area in the world is what’s loosely referred to as "the Med". While the Med certainly can’t match the Caribbean for pure sailing conditions, its culture, history and diversity make it a magnet for sailors. Since the Med is strictly for summer chartering, we’ll cover it in more detail in future issues, but here’s a brief rundown: The South of France. Oh la la, there’s St. Tropez, Monaco, the Porquerolle islands, as well as the nearby islands of Corsica and Sardinia. Served mostly by the most luxurious of crewed yachts ($50,000 a week is not unusual), the most important thing, franc-ly, is to remember to bring lots and lots of money. A little French and a lot of patience helps, too. The night and social life easily outshine the sailing. The Italian West Coast. It helps to speak Italian and carry lots of lire to enjoy Portofino and the Italian Riviera, Elba, Capri and the Amalfi coast. Bareboats and crewed yachts are available, but the sailing

Grenadines are a difficult place to get to. Usually it takes the better part of 18 hours to get to either St. Lucia or Barbados, where you must stay overnight before catching a small plane to one of the smaller Grenadines. Grenada. Not to be confused with the nearby Grenadines, lush Grenada is home to several bareboat fleets and a number of crewed yachts. Experienced sailors sometimes use Grenadian bareboats to visit the Grenadines. Other Caribbean chartering possibilities include Belize, the Bahamas, the A-B-C

is mediocre. The Balearic Islands. The big charterboat base is Palma, from which boats cruise the many coves of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Great cruising, but very crowded during the summer. Like most of the Med, pre or post summer cruising is the best. Greece. Both bareboat and crewed yachts are available for the Ionian and Aegean Islands of fabled Greece. The harbors are often packed and the winds usually less than conducive to pleasant sailing.

St. Barts, one of the gems of the Caribbean, is just 15 miles from the charter bases on St. Martin.

Turkey. Chartering in Turkey has become the rage in recent years, and with good reason. The winds are among the best for sailing in the Med, the archaeology is phenomenal, the country is unspoiled, food is cheap, and the government fully

islands, Jamaica and the Caymans. If any of you have chartered in these islands, w©’d love to hear about your experience.

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supports the charter industry. Plenty of crewed and bareboats available, with flotilla cruising (groups of small boats cruising in company with a lead boatk being very popular. Yugoslavia and the Adriatic. The Dalmatian Coast, 150 miles on either side of Dubrovnik, offers idyllic cruising. Venice and Trieste are also both nearby. Flotilla cruising also becoming popular here. There are many other chartering opportunities in the Med, both bareboat and crewed. Crewed charters are technically illegal in almost all countries, but just about everybody but the Greeks seem to have reached an understanding that it’s mutually beneficial. Mexico That Mexico hasn’t greatly capitalized on its potential for chartering is a tragedy for both their economy and sailors. Both the Sea of Cortez and mainland Mexico offer bountiful possibilities that have yet to be fully realized. Most of the problem lies with the slow-moving government. Although the situation is typically perplexing, it’s our understanding that no charter operation in Mexico is completely legal. But some are sort of "pre-legal", awaiting the writing of appropriate legislation. The attitude of Mexican officials has been to allow all chartering until regulatory laws get on the books. Be that as it may, a number of charter organizations have invested heavily and are operating in the Sea of Cortez. The Moorings, one of the largest and most respected in the world, operates bareboats out of Puerto Escondido. Regency Yacht Charters, a very big player in the

It’s a great trade; the three-piece suit and business stress for sunglasses and tropical breeze.

Caribbean, recently bought out the La Paz bareboat fleet of Sea of Cortez Charters. Alameda-based Paradise Charters operates

Charters in Greece and Turkey offer a deeper sense of history than can be found at places like Pier 39 and Marina del Rey.

a fleet of 19 boats, from 31 to 70 feet, out of the new Marina Palmira in La Paz. In addition, there are several smaller independent operators. As in years past, Frank Robben’s Berkeley-based 73-footer, Kialoa II, will be racing down and operating out of Mexico for crewed charters. Available for bareboat racing to Mexico is Foolproof Marine’s Santa Cruz 50, Emily Carr. There’s the Puerto Vallarta race on February 18 and a Newport to Cabo Race in March. Sailing in all of Mexico is mostly light air stuff. Puerto Vallarta south is always warm. Late fall and late spring are the best times for the Sea of Cortez, which is as magnificent as it is close to California sailors. New Zealand It’s hard to believe, but charter opportunities in sail-crazy New Zealand are limited. The most popular area is the Bay of Islands, which features over 80 islands within a small and protected area. This is the hurricane escape center for the North Americans cruising the South Pacific in the winter. The Islands are further packed by Kiwis who sail the 150 miles up from Auckland for the Christmas (their summer) holidays and anchor like sardines in a can. Caution: New Zealand is not in the tropics. Advice: New Zealand is a fabulous country

that takes a lot of time and money to get to. We’d wait until we could do a week’s charter combined with a three-week land tour. Australia The land Down Under offers the whole spectrum of cruising. One of the most popular charters is urban cruising in Sydney Harbor, which comes highly recommended by Peter Jowise, former Berkeley navigation instructor now cruising Mexico aboard the Freedom 44, Viva. Then there’s also the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. See a short report later in this section. The South Pacific Surprisingly few boats are available for charter in the South Pacific. The Moorings runs about the biggest single operation, with 14 bareboats available in Raiatea. Bora Bora and Huahine are short ocean passages away. A few crew yachts are also available, but they, like French Polynesia, are not cheap. The Moorings also has a base in the much-liked Vava’u region of Tonga.

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Charter Notes: While being a charter skipper in the Caribbean may be about the farthest thing from racing in the America’s Cup, there’s still interest. But after this year it wasn’t all good. Caribbean Boating reports that several charter skippers were completely disgusted with Dennis Conner’s smug attitude. One captain vowed he’d never drink Diet Pepsi (a Stars & Stripes major sponsor) again, or even allow it to be served on his boat! Switching oceans. Many Northern California and Baja sailors know Kevin and Pht McGrath. In the early 80’s they finished off a kit Westsail 32; from late ’85 to mid-’86 they cruised the Westsail in Mexico. The winter of ’87-’88 saw them running frank Robbens Kialoa II as a charterboat in Baja, including a trip to the Revillagigedo Islands. Last year they operated Salubria, a Vagabond 47 as a charter yacht in Baja. But this season it’s a different ocean. As of October 8, Kevin and Pat are captain and first mate of the Beneteau 51, Ambience, for The Moorings operation in Tortola. If you see them, say hello. The latest disgusting t-shirt making the rounds of charter guests in the Caribbean: "Same S-t, Different Island". The best best movie about crewed page 131

charters — and one of the best movies of the last ten years? Lena Wertmueller’s hilarious and erotic Swept Away. Available on video, see it with someone you have a stormy relationship with. Some folks charter to get away, some folks charter to mix it up with new friends. If you’re among the latter, here are some times and places to remember: Antigua Sail Week: At 22 years of age, she’s the oldest and most popular of all tropical Sail Weeks. Held at the fabulously historic Nelson’s Dockyard, last year 132 boats, ranging in size from 30 to 178 feet, competed under the West Indies Handicap System. Racing runs the gamut from the grand prix level to cruising divisions. The five races cover an average of about 25 miles each in remarkably consistent trades of about 15 knots. Parties? Mt. Gay previews the festivities with a free rum, free cap and free t-shirt. There are parties every night of the week until the formal Admiral’s Ball — after which there is even a post Sail Week party up on Shirely Heights. In all seriousness, the biggest knock against Antigua Sail Week is the horrible damage it can inflict

Latitude sent you. British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta: Sponsored by TWA, American Express and Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, this is a more casual and less ambitious regatta than Antigua. Most entries are local, with a smattering from South America, Europe and the United States. There is a special bareboat division in which spinnakers are not allowed. The 1989 dates are April 7, 8 and 9, which means you not only have a chance to participate in a regatta, but also to cruise to the rest of the British Virgin Islands. Call the Moorings at 800 535-7289 for details. Remember to tell them we sent you. St. Barts Regatta: "Nothing serious" is the motto of this much-beloved regatta. Sometimes the organization and execution of the regatta are so loose that it doesn’t even happen. No big deal, you’re still alive, on a boat, and at St. Barts. When held, the St. Barts regatta takes place in midFebruary. We’ll try and get more definite dates for you. The best chartering bets are boats from St. Martin. The Moorings runs a bareboat fleet, while Regency International 800 524-7676 has a comprehensive list of crewed charter yachts throughout the Caribbean. We’ll have more listings next month.

The beauty of chartering a big boat is you can share the fun with new and old friends.

One of life’s genuine pleasures; exploring new places with someone you love.

on one’s liver. Antigua Sail Week always starts on the last Sunday in April, which means 1989’s dates are April 30 thru May 6. Crewed and bareboat charters available. Call Sylvia Nicholson at 800 662-6066 for further information. Be sure to tell her

Any suggestions for World of Chartering? We want to hear what you think. Next month: Pineapples in the Whitsundays; from Silicon Valley to charter captain; bad boat in Greece; and more.

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THE PACING

October, like Ju/y, has evolved into a month for special regattas around the Bay. Two of the best were the Salem ProSail and the Swan Invitational, both covered in depth elsewhere in this issue. Also during this one month window between the end of the regular YRA schedule and the start of the midwinter races, we had the last ocean race, the Duxbury Lightship; the Express 3 7 and Wylie Wabbit national championships; the All-Islander Regatta; the Scott’s to Scott’s Race; the new, improved Nimitz Cup; the Yankee Cup; the Masters Regatta, and the fun Vallejo 1-2. News from outside the Bay includes a preview of the upcoming LAYC Cabo Race, a look at the Ultimate Yacht Race back in Connecticut, and the latest sled regatta down south, the Watts Trophy. You’ll also find wrap-ups of the North Bay Series and a bunch of beer can races, as well as news from the collegiate racing circuit and, last but never least, the usual grab bag of Race Notes. \ \

Express 37 Nationals Helmsman Evan Dailey and tactician Tad Lacey finished off a hot season in their chartered Secret of NIMH by narrowly winning the third annual Express 37 Nationals on October 6-10. Dailey, Lacey and their crew (the "usual suspects") had already won the class ODCA cham¬ pionship, the Stone Cup and a few other events tuning up for the nationals. They went into the nationals expecting it to be business as usual, but found themselves fighting for victory right down to the wire. Their competition came from Pazzo

Tad Lacey, left, and Evan Dailey.

Express, Bill Ormond’s two-time national champion. The five race, no throw-out series came down to a winner-take-all last race between these two boats. Ultimately, in a nail-biter, the outcome was decided on the last short beat to the finish line. Pazzo rounded the bottom mark just ahead of

NIMH, but failed to cover when NIMH tacked away to clear their air. Left alone, NIMH did what she does best: point higher and go faster than anyone else. The "usual suspects" outweighed everyone else’s 12man crew by several hundred pounds ("It was the only crew that ordered all XL crew shirts," joked Pazzo tactician Chris Corlett) and with the added beef on the rail, they beat Pazzo to the finish, winning the series by a quarter of a point. The racing consisted of five buoy races — two each on Thursday and Friday, and one very windy, crash n’ bum type race on Sunday. The distance race on Saturday was the low point of the regatta: first, it was decided to go up to Vallejo instead of out into the ocean, figuring that there would be better wind inside the Gate. There wasn’t, and as it became obvious that no one would finish the race, officials of the host Richmond YC zipped around in a Whaler and orally informed everyone that the course was shortened. Three boats protested the race committee for that action, and the race was subsequently thrown out. Another minor disappointment was the low 11-boat turnout, three boats less them showed up at the Stone Cup and some of the other YRA races. "It’s pretty late in the season, and everyone’s burned out," figured Corlett. 1) Secret of NIMH, Dailey/Lacey, 10.5 points; 2) Pazzo Express, Bill Ormond, 10.75; 3) Morningstar, Larry Doane, 21; 4) One Eyed Jack, Jim Svetich, 22.75; 5) Ringmaster, Leigh Brite, 29.75; 6) Re-Quest, Glenn Isaacson, 35; 7) Foghead, Brown/Delrich/Chopnak, 36; 8) Blitz, George Neill, 38; 9) Free Spirit, Neil Ross, 39; 10) Flamingo, Rod Sievers, 42; 11) Any Sunday, Pat Donnelly, 49. (11 boats)

Nimitz Cup Berkeley YC’s annual Nimitz Cup was on the endangered species list last year, drawing only 16 boats. Seeing the handwriting on the wall for the regatta, BYC tried something completely different this year: they switched the format of the Nimitz Cup to interclub handicap team racing. The new type of racing was a resounding success, especially for the winning Richmond YC team of two Wylie Wabbits (John Groen’s Wabbit and George Pedrick’s Mr. McGregor) and Ray Delrich’s J/24 American Beauty. Here’s how the regatta worked: any PICYA yacht club could send one or two three-boat teams to the Berkeley Circle for two races on October 15. The team’s aggregate PHRF rating had to fall between 450 and 500, and USYRU team racing rules were in effect (though there wasn’t much opportunity to use them). The best five out of six corrected time finishes were counted in determining the winner. Even before the racing began, people suspected that Richmond YC would win the regatta: simply put, they fielded the most intelligent team for the expected conditions. They rated exactly 450, which is important in a big fleet start; they picked the right kind of boats (light displacement page 136

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The Wylie Wabbit Mr. McGregor hangs it all out in the Nimitz Regatta.

boats that rate well); and they sent some of their best sailors. The real battle, as it turned out, was for second and third. The first race began in a light northerly which switched to the normal westerly, turning the 8.8-mile course into a parade of jib reaches. The second race, a 6.4-miler in 10 to 15 knots of breeze, was much better. The second start was apparently the most exciting moment of the regatta: according to race organizer Bobbi Tosse, "Wylie Wabbits were luffing on the line, dinghy-style, just prior to the gun while big boats like Wildfire came bombing in behind them. Somehow, everyone got away unscathed!" The Nimitz Cup will retain it’s new format next year. "It’s a fun way to race," said Tosse. "Hopefully we’ll attract some West Bay yacht dubs next year." 1) Richmond YC, 15.75 points; 2) Encinal YC, 37.75 (Excalibur, Santana 35, Bryon Mayo; Warhawk, Hawkfarm, Bill Patience; Sea Quake, C&C 29, Ed Milano); 3) Berkeley YC, 42 (Hot Flash, SC 27, Regine Boysen; Twilight Zone, Merit 25, Paul Kamen; Honcho II, Santana 27, Paul Rosenthal); 4) Berkeley YC, 43; 5) Vallejo YC, 59; 6) Diablo SC, 70; 7) Encinal YC, 88; 8) Isl.YC, 97. page 137

Less than Ultimate? John Kolius skippered his Ultimate 30, Team Budweiser (aka Whale, aka Team Connecticut), to a convincing win on October 16 in the second Ultimate Yacht Race over a disappointingly small field of only four Ultimate 30s. He and his seven crewmembers took home $40,000 for their efforts — a lot less them the $73,000 they scored in the first Ultimate contest. Still, it wasn’t bad for a day’s work — until you consider the cost of maintaining the boat and campaigning it in the week-long qualifying series. Winds prior to the moderate air 12mile Ultimate showdown in New London, Connecticut ranged from non-existent to life-threatening. Two of the four races in the lead-up series were abandoned for too little and too much wind (23-26 knots), and both Team Budweiser and her arch¬ rival Flyer broke masts in the rough going. As he accepted the prize money afterwards, Kolius quipped, "This money can just about cover the cost of fixing our broken mast." Finishing second in the UYR was Flyer, third was the sponsorless and financially hard-pressed Blue Bayou Too, a modified Moore 30 and the only production boat of the four. Chattanooga Chew-Chew, the supposedly higher-tech

twin of Budweiser, had problems with its rotating mast, finishing last despite a good crew. The supporting actors in the UYR, the J/24 and Hobie 21 classes, put on a decidedly weak show. Only two J/24s competed in the "pro" division, while two others competed in the "amateur" division. Only five Hobie 21s showed up, possibly because of competition from the deeper pockets of the Salem ProSail, which occurred in San Francisco at virtually the same time. Five months ago in Corpus Christi, the Ultimate Yacht Race was billing itself as a high-stakes, winner-take-all series and as the richest yacht race in the world. Neither turned out to be hue in Connecticut: the $97,250 purse (less than either ProSail or the first UYR) was divided among the competitors, insuring that everyone would at very least get back their entry fee. Hopefully, interest in the UYR will pick up before the third regatta comes to Pier 39 on March 20-26, 1989. A recent $300,000 burst of sponsorship from Ziploc (as in plastic storage bags) should help spice things up a bit. The funds, which are earmarked as supplemental prize money for the Ultimate 30 class over the three scheduled ’89 regattas, should help the 'faltering UYR pick up momentum. Results of the Connecticut Ultimate race, with total prize money shown in parentheses, follow: ULTIMATE 30 — 1) Team Budweiser, Nivelt 30, John Kolius, Darien, CT ($40,000); 2) Flyer, Humphreys 30, Mike Hobson, Annapolis, MD ($13,000); 3) Blue Bayou Too, Moore 30, Fred Soward, Corpus Christi, TX ($17,000); 4) Chattanooga Chew-Chew, Nivelt 30, Bill Ziegler/Mark Ploch, Darien, CT ($10,000). (4 boats) J/24 GOLD, — 1) Team Danka, Jim Brady, Clearwater, FL ($7,315). (2 boats) J/24 SILVER — 1) Waterproof Charts, Tim McKegney, Burlington, VT ($790). (2 boats) HOBIE 21—1) Great Lakes Sailing Team, Carl Roberts, Rochester Hills, Ml ($3,970); 2) Dreesen’s Market, Larry Suter, Mattituck, NY ($1,463); 3) Rancid Racing, Paul Van Dyke, Mystic, CT ($818). (5 boats)

SSS Vallejo One-Two The Singlehanded Sailing Society — one of the few sailing organizations where participation is actually increasing — hosted

THE RACING

N. their popular Vallejo One-Two Race on the beautiful weekend of October 15-16. Fiftyseven boats sailed up to Vallejo on Saturday in the singlehanded leg of the weekend, starting off the Golden Gate YC an hour and a half late because the Blue Angels air show was delayed. The Coast Guard finally let the racers start, but only if they sailed down to Blossom Rock by staying within 100 yards of the Cityfront and out of the "exclusion zone" that the Angds flew over. 'That was pretty exciting," laughed SSS stalwart Peter Hogg. "It was like bumper-cars, dodging hundreds of spectators boats while trying to sail singlehanded with the kite up — and still see the air show!" Hogg, whose catamaran Tainui was totalled by a whale in the Windjammers Race, was sailing the Formula 40 trimaran Earthwatch, which at 40-ft wide was a particular thrill to navigate through the tightly packed fleet. After a glorious kite run up to Vallejo, the singlehanders stalled out at the mouth

Can restaurant; both apparently were highly acceptable alternatives. The doublehanded trip back was an unexpected treat — another shirt sleeves and shorts spinnaker mn up to the vicinity of Point Blunt, followed by a light air beat back to the Golden Gate YC finish line. James Durrett’s Moore 24 Anna Banana was the overall winner of the trip home, and thus the weekend. In second, four seconds behind on corrected time was Our Way, Daryl Rasmussen’s Islander 28. Robert Cranmer-Brown’s J/24 In Sehrch of Excellence finished third, five seconds behind Our Way. According to Hogg, this was the "eighth or ninth" running of the Vallejo One-Two, and once again it attracted over 50 boats, of which "30 to 40 percent were newcomers." The next Singlehanded Sailing Society event is the good-time Three Bridge Fiasco, scheduled for January 21. DIV. I — 1) Earthwatch, Formula 40 tri, Peter Hogg. (1 boat) DIV III — 1) Anna Banana, Moore 24, James Durrett; 2) In Search of Excellence, J/24, Robert Cranmer-Brown; 3) Chesapeake, Merit 25, James Fair. (12 boats) DIV. IV — 1) Our Way, Islander 28, Daryl Rasmussen; 2) Bad Dog, J/22, Matt Johnson; 3) Impossible, Ranger 23, Gary Kneeland. (23 boats)

of the Napa River, where a foul tide and no wind ultimately ended the race with no finishers. Because the Vallejo YC was booked with three yacht club cruises, the SSS fleet spent the night at the municipal marina and enjoyed dinner at the Sardine

The shape of singlehanded speed, as dem¬ onstrated by this happy Olson 30 sailor in the Vallejo 1-2 Race. DIV. 11 — 1) Mantis, Express 27, Rich Tofte; 2) Echo, Wylie 34, George Kiskaddon; 3) Regardless, Tartan 41, Herman Trutner. (21 boats)

Masters Regatta Cy Gillette, the 75-year old Hawaiian grey fox, won the tenth annual St. Francis YC-hosted Masters Regatta on October 1516. Sailing with the formidable duo of Bill Claussen and Jim Lindsey, Gillette put together a 2,6,1 record to nip 15 fellow masters in borrowed J/24s. The fourth race was abandoned after Gillette, last year’s runner-up and one of the foremost racing rules kahunas in the country, protested the race committee for illegally shortening the course. Gillette, the "old man" amongst a field of skippers over 55 and crews over 45, beat some pretty hot competitors, including the Walter Cronkite of sailing, Ted Hood, in the mostly light air event. Race organizer Don Trask, sailing with three time World Laser champ Dick Tillman, Bruce Munro and Bill Twist; came in a close second. 1) Cy Gillette, Kaneohe YC, 8.75 points; 2) Don Trask, StFYC, 10; 3) Pinky Cooke, Santa Barbara, 10; 4) Sonny Vynne, Seattle YC, 16; 5) Peter page 138

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Bruce Arnold/Jim Weatherhead/Robert Lyman, RYC, 14.75. (7 boats) FIREBALL — 1) Just a Little Peril, Craig Perez/John Zschokke, RYC, 5 points; 2) Tachyon III, Chip Hellier/Sara Makielski, Benecia YC, 9.75; 3) (no name), Patrick Grey/Dawn Elliot, NoYC, 19. (9 boats)

North Bay Series The North Bay Series — a new six race, one throwout series for boats from three North Bay yacht clubs (Benecia, Martinez, and Vallejo) — ended on October 1. The once-a-month series, which began last April, regularly attracted 25 boats to the starting line, a good turn-out for a new series. Next year, the series intends to be open to all yacht clubs of the North Bay and Delta. According to Benecia YC’s Bob Neal, "Eventually, we hope the series will grow into sort of a North Bay YRA circuit."

Yankee Gup action: (l-r) Expeditious, Fast Company, and Sail La Vie harden up at Harding.

Peckham, San Deigo YC, 20; 6) Tom O'Brien, Seattle, 24; 7) Ted Munroe, Newport Harbor YC, 24.75; 8) Pete Peters, Ida Lewis YC, 24.75; 9) Ted Hood, NYYC, 25; 10) Charlie Dole, Waikiki YC, 29; 11)Jim DeWitt, RYC, 29; 12) Robert Green, Royal New Zealand YS, 33; 13) Ray Drew, Stockton SC, 34; 14) Ed Cotter, Southwestern YC, 34; 15) Henry Grandin, StFYC, 39; 16) Nick Molanar, RYC, 47. (16 boats)

Yankee Cup The annual HDA "champion of cham¬ pions" event, aka the Yankee Cup, was held on Oct. 22-23. Sausalito Cruising Club sponsored the three-race, no throwout series. Wavetrain, Rick Caskey’s Olson 91 IS, won the regatta but is being protested by Sail La Vie. Complete results, which are still pending protest, follow. For more on the regatta, see page 118. 1) Wavetrain (*), Olson 91 IS, Rick Caskey, BYC, 3.50 (1,2,1); 2) Pearl, Olson 25, Bill Riley, SYC, 5.75 (3,1,2); 3) Fast Company, Farr 1020, Harold Dow, EYC, 13 (5,5,3); 4) Tres Equis, Beneteau 35, Rick Lowery, SYC, 15 (6,4,5); 5) Sail La Vie (*), Farr 1020, Jan Borgeson, CYC, 17 (2,9,6); 6) (tie) Dulcinea, Killer Whale, Mathiasen/Pritchard, IYC, 22 (8,3,11) and Pretty Penny, Mull 30, Strawbridge/Salz, SFYC, 22 (7,6,9); page 139

8) Jackrabbit, Peterson 40, Dave Liggett, LGYC, 26 (9,10,7); 9) Expeditious, Express 34, Bartz Scheider, SFYC, 28 (4,8,DNS); 10) (tie) Grenadier, Contessa 32, Paul Osborn, TYC, 30 (11,7,12) and Harp, Catalina 38, Mike Mannix, IYC, 30 (13,13,4); 12) Crinan, C&C 30, Bill West, EYC, 32 (10,12,10); 13) Blue Lou (*), Pearson 10M, Walt Featherstone, SMYC, 37 (12,11,14); 14) Honey’s Money, Olson 25, Bob Evans, DSC, 40 (DNS, DNS, 8); 15) Chocolate Ship, Buccaneer 295, Bob Halem, IYC, 41 (14,14,13). (15 boats; * = protest pending)

Hardchine Regatta The eighth annual Richmond YC Hardchine Regatta was held in beautiful fall weather over the weekend of October 1-2. As the name of the regatta implies, the five race, no throwout event is open to boats with hard chines. The regatta, generally held in the spring, originally was limited to Snipes, Mercurys and Lightnings, but has also included Stars, Fireballs, 210s, 110s and the like in the past. SNIPE — 1) Wheaties, Warren & Mary Lynn Wheaton, RYC, 5 points; 2) Slime, John Kelly/Eddie Elliot, RYC, 13; 3) Spirit, Ned Niccolls, RYC, 17.75. (8 boats) MERCURY — 1) (no name), Al Downey/Bill Harvey, EYC, 6.5 points. (3 boats) LIGHTNING — 1) Batu, Mike, Dick & John Brewer, Mission Bay YC, 9.5 points; 2) My Perfect Moment, Charles Ellery, Dave & Chad Misunas, Portola Sail YC, 11.5; 3) Peppermint Patty Too,

DIV. A — 1) Movin On, Jeanneau 32, Bob Neal, BYC, 9.5 points; 2) Zinfandel, Newport 30 Mk. II, George Van Dolson, VYC, 11.5; 3) X-Ta-C, Olson 29, Bill Sweitzer, VYC, 15. (14 boats) DIV. B — 1) Hallelujah Trail, Catalina 30, Mike Irvine, VYC, 7.5 points; 2) North Mist, Catalina 30, Jim Aton, BYC, 10.75; 3) Summer Wind, O'Day 27, Bob Luce, VYC, 11.25. (14 boats) DIV. C — 1) Boreas, Santana 22, Gary Shook, VYC, 3.75 points; 2) Risky Business, Santana 22, Tom Rulf, VYC, 11.75; 3) Stormin, Ranger 23, John Wilson, VYC, 14. (8 boats)

Collegiate Sailing Update One hundred and nine sailors from nine west coast colleges took part in the first regatta of the ’88/’89 collegiate sailing schedule on October 9-10. Called the West Coast Fall Championship (formerly the Stoney Burke Regatta), the event was hosted by the Berkeley YC and sailed in FJs off the Berkeley Marina breakwater. Weekend winds ranged from very light on Saturday, and most of Sunday, to a suddenly raging 28 knots near the end of the regatta. In the Sunday afternoon mayhem numerous FJ masts took deep core samples of the muddy Circle bottom, keeping the crash boats more than a bit busy. Michael Yovino-Young, vice commodore of Ber¬ keley YC, summed up the blow-out ending of the regatta best, observing wryly that it "maintained the Bay’s reputation for yet another generation of sailors from all over

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California." When the carnage was cleared and the scores tallied, Cal Berkeley had grab¬ bed the top two places, while third through fifth went to Stanford. The best finishes of the other schools (unlike most college sailing events, you could send unlimited teams to the "Stoney") were as follows: UC Santa Barbara (7th); San Diego State University (8th); UCLA (10th); UC Santa Cruz (11th); Gal Maritime (14th); Sonoma State (22nd); and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (26th). According to regatta chairman Rob Anderson, an ’83 Berkeley grad who remains an advisor to their sailing team, "no one should read too much into the results of the weekend. The regatta’s a fun deal that doesn’t count in the fall series, and some of the big guns — namely UC Irvine’s ’88 championship team — didn’t show up." Anderson did remark that Berkeley has a good team this year (Stanford, he claims, is in a "rebuilding" mode), led by Seadon Wijsen and Ffaul Kerner. "We’ll know more after the first real racing, next month’s North-South Regatta," he claimed. Cabo Race Ready to Roll At least 39 boats, including 12 maxi sleds, will be in the starting blocks at noon on November 5th for the start of Los Angeles YC’s second biennial Cabo San Lucas Race. This is the 15th Mexican race that the LAYC has hosted; until last time, the race went to Mazatlan. When the race destination was shortened to Cabo, the race organizers decided to differentiate their race from Long Beach YC and Newport Harbor YC’s Cabo races by throwing in the island of Guadalupe, which must be left to port. The 876-mile course supposedly takes away the "guesswork" of going outside or hugging the beach by turning the race into two long reaches out to and away from the barren island of Guadalupe, 150 miles off the coast. Two years ago, the inaugural trip to Cabo via Guadalupe took the first boat, Cheetah, 120 hours to finish. There was simply no wind at the island, resulting in an endurance contest that actually took longer than almost all previous Mazatlan races. But that couldn’t possibly happen again, could it? Our crystal ball says that

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Big Boat Series with II Moro de Venezia — decided to try his hand at sledding in the recent Los Angeles YC Watts Trophy Regatta on October 7-9. Though the ULDB-70’s are about 3.5 times lighter than their stouter sisters, Cayard obviously figured them out quickly. Co-skippering the Santa Cruz 70 Mongoose with charterer Larry Harvey, who also was coming off a big victory in the MORC Internationals with his Babe Ruthless, the hot duo put together a 3,1,1,4,1 record to upset Dennis Durgan and Rat Farrah on their perennial favorite Blondie. The three-day, five-race "mini Cal Cup" attracted nine ULDB 70-raters. The first day’s race, a 50-mile jaunt over to Catalina and back, was won by Cheval, Hal Weird’s relatively new N/M 68. Two buoy races were held on Saturday and Sunday, each between 12 and 15 miles long and in winds that varied between 10 and 22 knots. Going into the last race, the regatta was up for grabs, with Mongoose, page 140

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1) Mongoose, SC 70, Larry Harvey/Paul Cayard, SDYC, 9.25 points; 2) Blondie, Pat Farrah/Dennis Durgan, LBYC, 11; 3) Pyewacket, N/M 68, Roy Disney/Bruce Nelson, CalYC, 12.75; 4) Cheval, N/M 68, Hal Ward/Bill Petersen, CalYC, 19.75; 5) Drumbeat, SC 70, Don Ayres, NHYC, 26; 6) Citius, SC 70, Bill Wilson/Pete Heck, LAYC, 34; 7) Cheetah, Peterson 66, Phil Murray & Dick Pennington, LBYC, 34; 8) Barracuda, N/M 68, Mitch Rouse/Ed Lorence, CalYC, 39; 9) Swiftsure, N/M 68, George Folgner, SDYC, 40. (9 boats) Scott’s to Scott’s Race The Scott’s to Scott’s Race on October 15th was one of the nicer sails anyone can remember in a long time. After a sweltering hour and forty minute postponement — complete with water fights and swimming — the race got underway in a gentle westerly. The 12.5-mile course took the 49boat fleet on a quick beat to Crissy, followed by a half ounce spinnaker run to Harding, #8 and thence up the Estuary to Scott’s Restaurant. The mellow race was followed by quite a feast, courtesy of the sponsoring Scott’s Restaurant and the Oakland Waterfront Association. The trophies were unique, and included a case of champagne, a ride for 10 on Questuary (Glenn Isaacson’s Estuary-based motor yacht) and a pair of tickets to the World Series. DIV. A — 1) Re-Quest, Express 37, Glenn Isaacson; 2) National Biscuit, Schumacher 35, Colin Case; 3) (No Name), Olson 29, Rodrigo Leon. (20 boats) page 141

DIV. B — 1) Warhawk, Hawkfarm, Bill Patience; 2) Pocket Rocket, Mull 22, Steve Burr; 3) Ragin’ Cajun, Merit 25, Gayle Vial. (11 boats) DIV. C — 1) Current Asset, Islander 30 Mk II, John Bowen; 2) Kamala II, Ranger 29, Bill Keith; 3) Wahope II, Newport 30, Walt Wilson. (9 boats) DIV. D — i) Roxanne, Santana 22, Susan Hay/Mike Bruno; 2) Dulcinea, Killer Whale, Mike Mathiasen; 3) Osprey, Columbia Challenger, James Adams. (9 boats)

— in the ’86 series on Lake Tahoe — and that was due mainly to mechanical problems, including Vincent’s car dying on the way up. Not counting that disastrous year, the hot threesome — Vincent driving, Paxton on trim and tactics, and Edwards on the wire and wallet — has won an incredible 27 out of 30 races in their annual class championship!

OVERALL — 1) Roxanne; 2) Dulcinea; 3) ReQuest. (49 boats)

1) One Wabbit, Gary Edwards, 6 points; 2) Mr. McGregor, Kim Desenberg, 10.75; 3) Ricochet, Bart Harris, 29; 4) Pellet, Melinda Groen, 29; 5) Rabid Wabbit, Dave Babcock, 30; 6) Sly Wabbit, Randy Reid, 35; 7) Tulawemia, Rich Lowell, 37; 8) B.A.W.T., Lee Smith, 48; 9) Crewsader Wabbit, Glenn Gibb, 49; 10) Hare’s to Ya, Peter Peelgrain, 51. (16 boats)

Wylie Wabbit Nationals The literally unbeatable team of owner Gary Edwards, Patrick Vincent and Greg Paxton once again dominated the Wabbit Nationals on the weekend of October 1-2. Representing the host Richmond YC, the trio fired off four firsts and a third in the five race, no throwout series. Kim Desenberg, whose North Coast Yachts built 63 of the 24-foot, 850-pound zippy little machines in the early ’80s, came in second with a first, two thirds and a fourth. A total of 16 boats from as far away as Colorado,

Duxbury Lightship Race The long 1988 ocean racing season wheezed and sputtered to a fairly for¬ gettable conclusion on October 1 with Bay View YC’s 34-mile lap out around the Lightship and Duxbury Reef buoys. It was a nice sail, but frankly not much of a race.

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Blondie and Pyewacket all in the front row seats. With the pressure on, Cayard — who’s probably the best big boat skipper in the world — won the race by a minute and a half, despite the lightest winds of the series (not Mongoose’s forte). The Kenneth Watts Perpetual Trophy, named after the late, great Los Angeles racer and sailmaker, is awarded each year by LAYC "to the winner of a series of races by boats representing the leading edge of the sport." The 1986 trophy went to the winner of LAYC’s Cabo Race (Swiftsure III); in 1987, it went to the combined top finisher of LAYC’s Whitney Series and LBYC’s Long Beach Race Week (file Serendipity 43 Conquest). This is the third time the Watts trophy has been presented.

Knots, sailed by Stockton’s Ray Drew, gets some air in the Masters Regatta.

San Diego and Lake Tahoe showed up for the light air series on the Southampton Shoals race course. This is the sixth time that Edwards et. al. have won the title in the seven years that the class has held national championships. They’ve stumbled only once

A paltry 20 boats in six divisions started the race, though three didn’t finish and three others were later disqualified for not checking in with the race committee prior to the race. (When will they learn?) Anyone who braved the normally placid autumn waters of the Gulf of the Farallones — particularly with no trophies at stake (according to YRA guidelines, a Hass must field five boats to justify a pickle

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dish) — must really enjoy sailing. Accordingly, these diehards deserve to be mentioned, so we’ll list the top finishers in each class anyway. After all, it wasn’t their fault no one else came, was it? IOR — 1) Annalise, Wylie 34 (mod.), Paul Altman, IYC; 2) Leading Edge, Wylie 34, Joe Starritt, TYC; 3) Quadri, C&C 38, Dick Lang, OYC. (4 boats)

good party on Saturday night, complete with gallons of free mai tai’s, race videos and dancing to a live band until midnight. Results of Saturday’s racing follow: 1-36 — 1) Prima Donna, Eric Warner; 2)Juggernaut, Frank Tomsick; 3) Tom Cat, Alan Sebastiani. (7 boats) 1-30 Mk II — 1) Elf, Lon Woodrum; 2) Hippo¬ campus, Mike Condon; 3) Anonymous, Ed Per¬ kins. (6 boats)

PHRO — 1) Acey Deucy, SC 50, Richard Leute, BBYC; 2) Revelry, Santa Cruz 40, Dennis Robbins, RYC; 3) American Eagle, Santana 35, Frank Purdy, StkSC. (5 boats) MORA — 1) Leon Russell, Express 27, Daniels/Johnson; 2) Friday, Express 27, John Liebenberg, RYC; 3) PDJ-One, Cal 29, Joseph Brooks, GGYC. (5 boats)

l-B 24 — 1) Alternative, Mike Sheets; 2) Cahada, Daniel Bjork; 3) Step Too, Bud Cohen. (7 boats)

SSS — 1) Nidaros II, Santana 30/30, Bjarn Junge, AEYC. (1 boat)

PHRF — 1) Star of Stronfay, 1-37, Jim Burris; 2) Windsong, 1-37, R.F. Bauldauf. (5 boats)

IMS 1 — 1) Wavetrain, Olson 91 IS, Rick Caskey, BYC; 2) Sea Peptide, Express 34, Fred Voss, EYC; 3) Jackrabbit, Peterson 40, Dave Liggett, LGYC. (4 boats) IMS 11 — 1) Strike Slip, Merit 25, William Prescott, Stanford SC. (1 boat)

All Islander Regatta Tiburon YC’s annual All Islander Regatta drew 35 Islander yachts over the weekend of October 1-2. Two perpetual trophies were at stake: one for Saturday’s "real" racing (two races using spinnakers) and the other for Sunday’s race, a much lower-key affair sailed with working sails only. As always, the Tiburon YC put on a

1-28 — 1) Jose Cuervo, Sam Hock; 2) Zephyrus, John Farley; 3) Shanghai, Carol Jesmore. (6 boats)

World Corporate Games The sailing competition in the first ever World Corporate Games was just getting underway as we went to press, and is presumably now over. You’ll just have to check the Chronicle to find out who won the three classes — Lasers, Boardsailing and J/24s — or, if you can wait a month, read about it here in our next issue. We can tell you that 10 Lasers and 15 sailboards, both custom and production models, are competing off the St. Francis YC right now, October 25-27. Then, on the 28-30th, 15 J/24s are scheduled to sail in the vicinity of Pier 39. Some of the

organizations represented in the sailing games are Hewlett Packard (which has over 200 athletes entered in the games), Chevron, American President Lines, the Golden Gate YC and — our favorite — the City of San Francisco Bureau of Street

SUMMER BEER CAN SERIES RESULTS Where did the summer go? We must have been having fun, because the time sure flew by. And part of our summer fun — and probably yours, too — was sailing in the various beer can races around the Bay. Our favorites, as always, were the Friday nighters — what better way to ease into the weekend than a quick, lowpressure lap around the local race track as the sun goes down? Naturally on these sacred Friday night outings, we were obliged to imbibe in our share of the foamy beverage which lends its name to this particular species of sailboat racing. In fact, at least on the boats we get tend to get invited on, spilling a "chili pill" in a twilight race is a more serious faux pas than setting a spinnaker

sideways or overriding a winch. We hardly ever win — maybe our priorities are backwards? — but we sure have fun. Unfortunate^/ though, we didn’t have time to do all, or even a small percentage, of the 15 or so beer can races series on the Bay, If we did, one of two things would have happened: we would have become rock star sailors or, more likely, candidates for the Betty Ford- Clinic, We did have rime, however, to track down results of 10 of the more popular twilight series, and they follow in alphabetical

Bay View Boat Club ponday DIVISiON 1—1)

Dan Bjork, 20 points: 2) Zoei, Cascade 29, Dave Cassie, 21.75; 3) Chewink, Golden; Gate, Tim Donnelly, 31. (21 boats) DIVISION li — 1} Nuages, Atden sloop, Snider/Woods. 20 points: 2) SwansL “w£X' Falmouth cutter, Vincent Jordan, 42; 3) Carinita, Arjan Bok, 44,75. (13 boats) 12 races, 2 throwouts. MHF Corinthian YC Friday Nights OLYMPIC — 1) Olive-Oyl, Soling, Kevin f CYC, 43 points; 2) Blue Ribbon, E-22, Chu Findlay, SFYC, 37; 3} (no name), E-22, G.Grai SFYC, 35. (3 boats) SPIN, (UNDER 180) — 1} Hana Ho, SC 50, Rolfe Croker, SFYC, 69 points; 2} Dragon, J/35, Rich Morse, SYC, 40; 3) A.W.B., J/24, Petit, SFYC, 38. (31 boats)

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the regatta, one of 20 events in this hopefully biennial competition, promises to be a "small, but well-run and exciting event." We’ll have more on the Games next month.

Jim Bradley’s Frenzy, foreground, is the boat to beat in the Mercury fleet these days.

Cleaning, which may or may not be favored to "sweep" the event. Local hotshots entered in the J/24 class include

Chris Perkins (Ernst & Whinney), Ray Delrich (Pier 39) and Mike LaHorgue (Damon Raike). According to sailing coordinator Lisa Blackaller — a 23-year-old freelance public relations agent and, yes, Tom’s daughter —

Race Notes St. Francis YC hosted a two-day, fourrace Cityfront series for Snipes and Mercurys on the weekend of October 1516. Conditions were perfect, and the racing was tight. In the five-boat Snipe fleet, Warren Wheaton sailed his Wheaties to a narrow victory over Packy Davis and Rich Bergsund. Jim Bradley, sailing Frenzy, ran away from the eight-boat Mercury fleet. Pax Davis was second; Greg Smith was third. The Women’s Racing Assoc¬ iation’s Fall Series is now half oyer. The Vallejo Race weekend on October 8-9 saw no finishers on the way up, and only two of 11 starters finish on the way home. Shirley Temming was first with Tangerine, a SC 27, and Sandi Sheets was second with her Islander Bahama 24 Menehune. The following weekend, Gayle Vial sailed her Merit 25 Rajin’ Cajun to victory over a six-boat fleet on the Berkeley Circle. Five Etchells 22 showed up for the Balboa Perpetual Challenge, a series ' which dates back to 1951 and is "emblematic of California yacht club onedesign supremacy", on Oct. 15-16. Two races were held on Saturday; the third race on Sunday was "fogged out." Current E-22

DEER CAN SERIES RESULTS - CONTD SPIN. (OVER 180) — 1) Tension II,Cal 20,

StFYC; 2) Silk Purse, Matt Blake, RYC; 3) (Red

John Nooteboom, CYC, 72 points^-2) Spaetlese, Catalina 27, Hans Fallant, NoYC, S3; 3} Puff, Cal

Witch, Craig McCabe, StFYC. (18 boats) FOLKBOATS -- 1) Folksong, Mickey Waidear,

20, Jerry Leth, SFYC, 52. (22 boats) non SPIN. (UNDER, 180) — 1) Accounts Payable, IOD, Rich Pearce, SFYC, 131; 2) Phaedonthra, SOD, Hugh Owens, SFYC, 38; 3)

GGYC; 2} Highway, David Boyd, GGYC; Gatante, Otto Schreier, OaiSC. (19 Boats) . 11 races, 2 throwouts.

Upstart. SC 27, John Comer, 30. <20 boats) ; j ■ NON SPIN. {OVER 180) — 1) Freyja, Catalina 27, Larry Nelson, NoYC. 63 points; 2) Peef Gynl,

GGYC Woodie Wednesdays > IOD — 1) Bolero, George Degnan, RYC; 2) I whitecap, Tom Allen, StFYC: 3) Undine, Dennis

Golden Gate YC Friday Nights 1 (OVER 180) — 1) Frejya, Folkboat, Ed Welsh, GGYC, 18.5 points; 2) Sha2amJ, Santana 22, Bud Sandkuila, IYC, 21.75; 3) Toots, Thunderblrd, Curtis King, GGYC, 23. (24 beats) DIV. H (UNDER 180) — 1) Peaches. Express 27, Tom Martin, GGYC, 13,5 points; 2) -American Eagle, Santana 35, Tom Otter, StFYC, 25.5; 3) Sleeper, Express 37, Tom Gettman, SYC, 30. (16

. Germaine, NoYC. {10 boats) KNARR — 1) Kestrel II, Wilfiams'Stranton,

boats) • , ,8 races; 1 throwout.

4 Knarr, K.J. Skaar, CYC, 59; 3) Gryphon, Catalina 30, David Soring, CYC. 49. (26 boats)

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' ' ' - Encina! YC Friday Nights x DIV. A — 1) Top Gun, Express 27, Bill Mohr, 5.5 points; 2) Violation, J/29, Mike Casey. 7.5; 3) Zephyros, Olsoji 30, Dave Oliver, 9.75. (14 boats) DIV. B — 1) Loose, Custom 24, Viola Buckner,* «, 5.5 points; 2) Rocket Rocket, Custom 22, Steve Burr, 8.75; 3) Phantom, J/24, John Gulfiford, 9.75. (10 boats) WABBiTS -- 1) Mr. McGregor, Kim Desenberg, 6.5 points; 2) Mad Hatter, Groen/Erkelens, 7.5. (5 boats) DIV. D — 1) Warhawk, Hawkfarm, Bill Patience, 3 points; 2) Sea Quake, C&C 29, John Marshall, 13; 3) Mad Martha, Kirby 25. Shirley Temming, 13.75. (7 boats) DIV. E — 1) Rhombus, International 110, unknown, 3 points; 2) Tempest, Santana 22, Tom Wondolteck. 8; 3) Soiiton. Santana 22, Mark Lowry,

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NA champ Tim Hogan beat last year’s winner, Dave Ullman, followed by a threeway tie for third. The results: 1) Tim Hogan, Newport Harbor YC, 1.5 points; 2) Dave Ullman, Balboa YC, 4; 3) (tie) John Ravissa, St.FYC; Bill Barton, San Francisco YC; Steve Sorez, San Diego YC, 8. Monterey Peninsula YC successfully defended the Veeder Challenge Cup against a determined Santa Cruz YC challenge on October 22-23. Held annually since the 60s, the Veeder Cup is a match racing series open to the four yacht clubs of Monterey Bay. This year the event was held in Express 37s, and MPYC won 2-1. The regatta ended in the protest room, where a windward/leeward complaint against MPYC in the last race was disallowed. The winning boat was Jim Svetich’s One Eyed Jack; Mark Chandler drove and Harvey Kilpatrick did the tactics. Their victory came at the expense of Fred Howe’s Warpath, which had Jack Halterman steering with Dave Hodges calling the shots. Former Star world champ and Olympic gold medalist Bill Buchan came down from Seattle on the weekend of Oct. 22-23 to win the StFYC-hosted Star Pacific Coast Championship. Sailing with crew Ron Anderson, Buchan drove Frolic to a relatively easy victory in the small 8-boat fleet. Second in the four race series was Doug Smith, StFYC; third was Foss Miller, CYC.

Wavetrain won the Yankee Cup on the water; will she win in the protest room?

and Buccaneer. Eight Olson 30s duked it out on Monterey Bay over the weekend of Oct. 89 in their five-race Fall Invitational. In perfect sailing conditions, Doug Kirk’s Stray Cat scratched and clawed her way to victory over Matt Lezin and Tom Akrop’s Animal House, with Jay Bennett’s Kabala a close third. Long Beach YC’s annual Con¬ gressional Cup, the grandaddy of match racing, will be held on March 13-19. Contrary to the rumors floating around, the weapons will once again be Catalina 38s... The second biennial Race For Life, a 2,300 mile doublehanded yacht race from San Diego to Honolulu, will kick off on

Next summer’s 35th biennial TransPac will include, for the first time, an IMS class in addition to the usual IOR fare: Phil Murray, co-owner of Cheetah and General Chairman for the ’89 T-Pac, claimed, "We’re just trying to lure some very good boats back into our race that perhaps have not been treated too favorably under the IOR rating system." Murray hopes that some Swans and Baltics will take the bait, and — wouldn’t this be great? — maybe it would even attract some of the famous old TransPac veterans, yachts such as Kialoa II, Ticonderoga, Miramar, Kamalii, Chubasco

BEER CAN SERIES RESULTS ."I 18. (8 boats)

DIV. B — 1) CBS. f

ig. W. Rettig ,’5 points;

DIV. F (NON-SPIN) — ij Enchanted. Islander Bahama 30, Waft Vance, 6.5 points; 2} Finesse, Freedom 36, Steve Rthian, 9.5; 3) Starbuck, Black

WABSIT — 1) Tulawemia, Rich Lowell, 6.75 points; 2} Contingent, Jerry Keeie, 7.75. (6 boats)

Sco, Don Bogart-Goring, f 0,75. (7 boats) CATALINA 30 — 1) Mona Too, David Halaby, 3 points; 2) Retrograde Motion, Frank Nemeth, 9.'{5

J/24 t) Phantom, John Gulfiford, 3 points; 2) JPJ, Fete Crystal, 9: 3) Varuna, Paddy Bishop, 13. (7 boats)

boats) DIV. G (NON-SPiN) — i) Buffalo Honey, Santana 22, 3 points; 2) Cbiquita, Zephyr, Chuck Anderson, 9. (6 boats) Second half only: 5 races, t throwout.

Island YC Friday Nights DtV. A — 1) Top Gun, Express 27, Bill Mohr, 5.25 points; 2) Zephyros, Olson 30, Dave Oliver, 6.5; 3) Featherhead, Express 27, Mike Rettie, 9, (7 boats)

DIV. D — f) Wartiawk, Hawkfarm, Bill Patience, 3 points; 2) Sea Quake, C&C 29, John Marshall, 6.75. (6 boats) DIV. E — 1) Two-Bits, Cal T/4, Ray Osborn, 3 points; 2) Lost Miner, Catalina 27, Gary Hausler, 8.75. (6 boats) NON-SPIN — 1) Wasabt, Holder 20, Ken Walters, 3 points; 2) Starbuck, Black Soo, Don Bogart-Goring, 6.75; 3) Kattepus VI, Cal 27, Lou Haberman, 15. (9 boats) Second half onfy: 5 races, 1 throwout.

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Sausalito C.C. Friday Nights SPINNAKER (under 200) — l) Pearl, Olson 25, Bill Riley, SYC, 5.5 points; 2) Ruckus, Newport 30, Paul Von Wledenfield, PYC, 8.75; 3) Roquefort, Newport 30,:Bob Marshall, $CC, 13.75. (10 boats) SPINNAKER (over 200) — 1) Impossible, R-23, ,

Gary Kneeiand, SYC, 3 points; 2) Royal Flush, R23. Dart Richarcb, SCC, It; 3) Shanghai LR, ifl' C'j Y Gary Weineke, SCO, 12. (8 boats); NON-SPINNAKER -- 1). Toddy,' Catalina 27. Mike McDermott, SCC, 10.75 points; 2) little Voyager, O’Day 22, Leret Garami, NoYC, 12.75; 3) tnshaJiah, Santana 22, Shirley Bates, SYC, 15.75. (16 boats) Second half only: 4 races, no throwouts. Sausalito YC Tuesday Nights DIV. A —1) Mainframe, Express 37. Chris page 144

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the new deep-water Marina Vallarta facilities instead of having to anchor out in the tiny harbor. Call DRYC at (213) 8234664 for complete details. And while we’re on the subject, don’t forget that MEXORC occurs right after the PV Race. Held this year between March 411, MEXORC will wander down Mexico’s Gold Coast, stopping at the beautiful harbor of Careyes before ending at Las Hadas in Manzanillo. Call Jeff Littell at (714) 955-2710 for the full scoop. Belated congratulations to our Area G (Northern California) team of skipper Mark Rastello and crew Chris Perkins and Jim Barton for winning file U.S. Match Racing Championship, aka the Prince of Wales Bowl, in late September. The 56race round robin series was hosted by Eastern YC in Marblehead, Mass., and sailed in equalized J/22s. Representing the St. Francis YC, the trio sailed to a 12-2 record in the eight-boat field. The Southern California Area J team, skippered by Alamitos Bay YC’s Mark Golison, sailed to a second place tie with MIT Nautical Association’s Area A (New England) squad. "We were lucky we didn’t have to race our toughest competition until later in the regatta. This gave us a lot of time to get adjusted to the boats and get our crew work together. None of us had ever sailed a J/22," said Rastello. The innovative local Etchells 22 fleet came up with a new way to enjoy racing

on October 1. Eight boats participated in a two-race regatta on the Berkeley Circle where the crew took turns steering the boat while the skipper pulled the strings. The bowman was called upon to steer the first race; the middle man steered the second. Hank Easom’s 600 proved to have the

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June 17, 1989. Co-hosted by the San Diego and Hawaii YC’s, the race has a goal of rasing a minimum of $250,000 for the Trauma Research and Education Foundation of San Diego County. The race is open to monohulled yachts of at least 27-ft with two crew per boat For more information, call regatta chairman Sandy Purdan at (619) 222-0330. The way we were: next summer, there’s a good possibility that two J-boats — as in the 127-ft monsters that raced for the America’s Cup in the ’30s — will square off in Newport, RI, for the ultimate yacht race. Shamrock V, launched in 1930 and the last of Sir Thomas Lipton’s five unsuccessful Cup challengers, is currently being given a facelift by her new owners, Newport’s Museum of Yachting. She apparently will host another recently restored J-boat, Tom Sopwith’s unsuccessful 1934 Cup challenger Endeavour, in what promises to the biggest, and easily the most nostalgic, match race of the coming year. Bummed out you missed this month’s Cabo Race? Then it’s not too early to start planning for Del Rey YC’s tenth biennial Puerto Vallarta Race on February 18. Somewhere between 30-40 boats, all of which must be 33-ft or larger, are expected to compete in both 10R and PHRF divisions. Once again, the Playa del Oro Hotel will serve as race headquarters and, for the first time, the fleet will be docked at

Mark Rastello, the 1988 United States match racing champion.

deepest crew: Charlie Mohn and Jerry Rumsey put together a 1,3 record to win overall. Incidentally, if anyone is interested in learning more about Etchells 22s, the class now has a short promotional video which is available upon request. Call Rob Anderson, 642-4000. The Maxi Oktoberfest, Cal YC’s leadmine maxi invitational scheduled for mid-October/ was cancelled due to lack of participation. Five boats initially expressed * interest in the regatta, but for various reasons that number dwindled. The next official stop for the maxi’s is St. Thomas in March, when their ’89 world tour kicks off. After that, it’s up to Newport, RI, in the summer, followed by a few regattas in the Mediterranean in the fall. The goldplated fleet continues to grow: a Spanish Farr maxi just hit the water and the new Emeraude, a sistership of the Frersdesigned Windward Passage, is currently being built by Eric Goetz of Bristol, Ffi, for a mid-summer launch.

CHANGES

With reports this month on Paperwork for Mexico, Scorpio in French Polynesia, Elm Street in Auckland, Alaskan in Panama, the Escondido Summer Inventory, Solitude at the Ala Wai, Symphony in the Caribbean, The Cruiser’s Express in Mexico, Bald Eagle in the Caribbean; and, Cruise Notes.

South To Mexico Taking Care of Paperwork This is the month that many of you will be crossing the border to Mexico for the first time. Before you cross, you’ve got to get your paperwork in order. It’s really pretty simple. First step is to truck on down to the Mexican Consulate, which is located in downtown San Diego in the Bank of California Building at the Corner of Front and Ash streets. Not everybody needs to go, just the captain. The captain, however, must bring three copies of the crew list (not to be confused with the Latitude 38 Crew List), current documentation or registration, and $15.80 for the boat permit. Once you

You’d better have a license when you bring fish like this ashore in Mexico. Eight dollars a year is all it costs.

get the boat permit, you also want to pick up Tourist Cards for each member of the crew. It is possible to handle the paperwork at other Mexican Consulates, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, but San Diego

is best because they do it the most. The hours are from 0830 to 1330, but we strongly recommend you get there as early as possible. Big lines form as the day goes on. We also suggest you call ahead, as the Mexican Consulate closes to observe Mexican holidays you and we have never heard of. Dial (619) 231-8414. ' If you’re going to fish in Mexico — and who isn’t — your boat needs a permit and each member of the crew a license. You do that at the nearby Mexico Fisheries, which up until August was located in the Crocker Bank Building. It’s now located at 1138 India Street, about five blocks west of the Consulate. For reasons known only to Providence, you have to enter the building on B Street between India and Kettner. Mexican Fisheries is trying to get the city of San Diego to give them a B Street address, but figures it will take a couple of years. A few years ago, Mexico really stuck it to yachties for the right to fish. They are more reasonable now. Boats up to 24 feet are $9 a year, boats between 24 and 30 feet are $18.50, boats over 30 feet are $27.25. In the bad old days, these fees were good for a calendar year, which meant you’d need two sets of licenses and permits for a winter season. Nowdays, the permits are good for 12 months from the day they are issued. A little bad news. If you carry a dinghy, it also must have a boat permit. Since it’s likely to be under 24 feet, it will cost $9. Caution. Mexican Fisheries only issue boat fishing permits against state registration or federal documentation, so your dink must be registered. Perhaps you did it at AAA and got a temporary registration. No good; Mexican Fisheries won’t issue a fishing permit against it. In addition to getting your boat and dink fishing permits, you must also get permits for your entire crew. They are $4 a week per person, $6 a month per person, or $8 a year per person. A couple of years ago Mexico decided that wives shouldn’t have to pay for a fishing license. You know how family oriented they are. But that’s no longer the case. As one woman said, "Our poor country can’t afford such romance

anymore." Another word of caution. All the fishing fees are based on pesos, so they are subject to change with fluctuations in the exchange rate. Right now the rate is 2260 pesos to the dollar. (In 1978 it was 22 pesos to the dollar). By the way, it’s now possible to obtain your fishing permit and licenses through the mail. Just write Mexican Fisheries, Suite 125, 1138 India Street, San Diego, 92101-3516. Or call (619) 2336956 for further information. Hours are 0800 to 1400. All this may sound complicated, but it’s really very simple. When get to your first port of entry in Mexico, such as Cabo San Lucas, forget flying the quarantine flag and waiting for someone to come out and clear you. You’d die of old age before anyone bothered with you. Take your dinghy to shore with four copies of your crew list, your boat registration/documentation, your tourist cards, and all your crew. Then pay a visit to Immigration. Once they’ve stamped everything, take it all to the Port Captain. When that’s done, it’s time to visit Papi’s Deli and sign up for the "Some Like It Hot" California to Mexico Cruiser’s Rally. What happens if you arrive after

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effect repairs. As everyone warned us, Papeete is expensive! But it’s also a good place to retaste civilized life, repair whatever is broken, reprovision only what is absolutely necessary, and then move on. Scorpio was hauled at Ellicott’s yard on Motu Uta. His prices were comparable to the States — which is surprising when you consider that everything in Bench Polynesia less than double the State’s price is considered a bargain. However, the mechanic who worked on the shaft was very expensive and not particularly efficient. So be careful if you need work done here. It would be best to shop around for labor, but the language barrier and 'family' atmosphere of the laborers make it difficult. One sad note. Our Avon inflatable, with its 8 hp. Yamaha outboard, was stolen from our boat late on Saturday night in Rapeete. We were aware of the

Immigration has closed or on a weekend? Don’t sweat it, things are pretty loose in Mexico so you don’t have to stay on your boat. Just remember to clear in sometime on Monday morning. Etiquette with Mexican officials is crucial. Be polite, be patient and smile. If things move too slow for your liking, just remember that U.S. officials have been making a Polish boat wait in the rough water off San Francisco for a week because they arrived too early. Everything is relative, and compared to U.S. officials, Mexicans are very friendly and helpful. Have a good cruise — and don’t forget to write! — latitude Scorpio - Island Trader 38 Jim McCone & George DeBarcza Moorea, French Polynesia (Southern California) After suffering thru the fast-paced, hard-working, noisy, urban sprawl of Papeete, what would be a more fitting place to relax, unwind, and enjoy life than Moorea? That’s exactly how we felt after a trying three-week stay on the waterfront quai of Papeete. To put things in perspective, we left Manzanillo on March 6 and sailed 25 days page 147

Dale Connolly’s home-built Ingrid 38 anchored off Sausalito. He’s on his way to Europe by way of Mexico and the Canal.

through mostly light air to reach Hiva Oa in the Marquesas. These rugged, primitive, stark and exceedingly beautiful islands are unspoiled by tourist pressures. The people are friendly and outgoing, the fruit is overabundant, and fresh water abounds. The falls on Fatu Hiva and at Daniel’s Bay, Nuku Hiva, should not be missed. After five weeks in the Marquesas, we somewhat sadly departed for the atolls of the Tuamotus. Gaining entry thru our first pass was certainly a heart-stopping experience that tested both our nerves and our engine’s maximum RPM’s. If you’ve never entered such a pass, you can simulate it by trying to take your boat up the Snake River. We spent two weeks in Manihi, swimming, diving, shelling and exploring. The Tuamotus are as beautiful below water as the Marquesas are above. But watch for the sharks. The black tip’s were abundant at Manihi, almost always in view. Brian, of Seahawk, says it’s twice as bad at Ahe. Unfortunately, we never got to find out ourselves. A careless former crewmember severed the coupling on our prop shaft, necessitating that we limp off to Papeete to

People sometimes take cruisers’ inflatables. Unfortunately, it’s often other cruisers that have the sticky fingers.

possibility of theft in Mexico, but had grown careless over time in French Polynesia. The Port Captain and Police believe, as do we, that it’s more than likely the theft was the doing of another cruiser. As much as we don’t like to think we might have been victimized by one of our own, it’s true that one never sees a Polynesian In an inflatable.

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X So here we sit, calmly at anchor in crystal clear water, lazily watching fish examine our anchor chain, expecting more topless beauties to swim up to our boat. We also look forward to our future, cruising through the lies Sous le Vent, Samoa, Tonga and New Zealand. — jim 6/15/88 Elm Street - 31-ft Searunner Tri Kelly & Linda O’Neill Aucldand, New Zealand (Davis, CA) Despite being a Yank, I am employed in the construction trade here in Auckland, finishing the penthouse offices of Michael Fay’s new skyscraper. On America’s Cup race days, festivities at the construction site included wide¬ screen viewing of the action while enjoying a hearty breakfast — courtesy of Michael

Searunner trimaran, Elm Street, en route to San Diego for the Cruising Kick-off Party at Pacific Marine Supply. We subsequently spent seven months cruising Mexico, where we particularly enjoyed Zihuatanejo. We then sailed to Playa del Coco, Costa Fiica, spending nine months enjoying that beautiful country. One the first day of 1987, we left Costa Rica for the South Pacific. We spent the next 11 months crossing the Ffecific and makiqg landfalls at beautiful and lush Cocos Island, the Galapagos, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Societies, American Samoa, Tonga, Minerva Reef and finally New Zealand. This has been our first 'winter' in three years, and although most of our cruising 'village' has sailed on, there are still several other cruisers staying behind with us. Among our west coast friends still in Auckland are Flick Berg of the San Francisco-based Sueno, and Bev Insley of Vancouver, British Columbia aboard Satuma. \ Next May we intend to sail north to the warm Fiji Islands and then on to Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. After that, who knows, although the general plan is to continue westward. Although we’ve been out here cruising for three years, we still haven’t had our fill of cruising. By the way, we are especially pleased with the performance of our trimaran. Our advice to others wishing to go cruising is not original but it’s from the heart: do it now! PS. Though generally months out of date, copies of Latitude trickle down through the Pacific and finally find their way to New Zealand. They are prized by all of the cruising community and read cover to cover. — kelly and linda 9/11/88

Downtown Auckland, the City of Sail.

Kelly and Linda — One question. How is it a Yank, such as yourself, can get a construction job in New Zealand? Isn’t that highly unusual or illegal?

Webb, a sailing enthusiast who is also a close associate of Michael Fay. To backtrack a bit, we’ve been meaning to write Latitude for a long time. My wife and 1 left San Francisco in September of 1985 aboard our 31-foot

Alaskan - N/A Alex & Carmen McNeil Panama & Costa Rica (Alaska & Redwood City) It was with disgust and amazement that we here at the Panama YC in Cristobal read the Changes about F’anama by Mickey "C" of Hanalei Bay, Kauai.

We were here in Panama living at the yacht club during the period he wrote about, and had already been here for 18 months. We can testify that none of what he wrote was true. Was it a put-on? Mickey’s report of shooting by General Noreiga’s men at the Hotel Washington was another pipe dream. Mickey "C" may have had problems with the owner of the boat he was crewing on, but that wasn’t the fault of Panama. It’s unfortunate, because articles like his can only make the situation worse and cause cruisers to become more fearful about visiting Panama or transiting the Canal. After all, some people might actually believe him. We d also like to put in a few positive words about the Costa Rica Yacht Club in Puntarenas. We spent five years there and want everyone to know that the mismanagement problems that formerly plagued the club cite no more. There is a new president, Rodrigo J. Fernandez, as well as new board members. Rodrigo is a very helpful and able perspn. The Costa Rica Yacht Club has a page 148

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The O’Neill’s, after three years cruising on their 31-ft tri, they still haven’t had enough.

lovely pool and restaurant, and both water and fuel are available. The bus to Puntarenas stops right in front of the club. Twenty-four hour guard service means it’s also one of the safest places to leave your boat while you tour inland or fly back to the States. We’d like to pass on our regards to the yachts we’ve met over the past eight years. As for ourselves, we still haven’t returned home to Juneau, Alaska or even to Redwood City where we outfitted our boat for cruising. Maybe someday, after we see Belize, the Texas Waterway, the Intercoastal Waterway and wherever else the spirit moves us — weather permitting, of course. RS. If this gets into print, we’d appreciate it if a boat coming through Panama would show us a copy. — carmen & mac 8/19/88 Carmen & Mac — You might want to check out this month’s Letters, as there’s page 149

another As qualms through

letter from Mickey "C". for us at Latitude, we’d have no whatsoever about taking our boat the Panama Canal.

Escondido Summer Inventory Destiny - 37-ft Ketch Hubert Schoenherr (Marina del Rey) Today, September 21, I completed an inventory of boats anchored in Baja’s most popular hurricane hole, Puerto Escondido. The inventory was done mid-morning from a Sabot under sail. I could have done the inventory in the buff without the risk of offending anyone. Despite the cooling breeze and the awnings on almost all the boats, 1 saw signs of life on only two vessels! Most of the larger boats seem to have been left alone for quite some time — probably due to the fact that the maintenance associated with larger boats gets to be overwhelming away from regular marinas and the owners would rather go back to the States instead. It appears that the ,boats getting used and cruised the most

are in the 32 to 37 foot range; such boats are large enough to be comfortable yet small enough to be easily handled by two people in all conditions. I have noticed this phenomenon over and over again when visiting the popular coves and anchorages. The following list indicates there were 79 boats in the anchorage at the time of the survey. Only seven of them, about 9% of the total, were powerboats. Forty-two of the boats, more than half, were unattended. At the time of the survey, the air temperature was 94°, the water temperature was 87° two feet under the surface, and the wind was blowing at eight knots. Sailboats Observed With Someone In Attendance: En Sueno, Silhouette, Shawnstar, Morning Star, Prelude (two boats by that name), Steveadore, Pegala II, Lunar Glow, Stormy Petrol, Endeavor, California Dreamer II, Nugget, Lady Herta, Amistad, Del Viento, Tangent, Endless Summer, Fitzroy, Satori, No Problema, Joymeyman, Black Monk, Southern Cross, Roxane, Lachesis, Pyewacket, Baraka, Mona, Alliance, Crazy Frenchman and Destiny. Sailboats Without Anyone In Obvious (Attendance: Marcelli, Shortcut, Mopani, Owyhee, Drifters, Joan D III, Seeloewe, Macho, Maria, Mariah, Reefer, Private World, Inspiration, The Trip, Nokadi, Pisces, Alexi, Sailoor, Wings, Shibumi, Securus, Tortuga, Tamaru, Tahlequah, Mareva, Princess Erika, In Flight, Moonlite, Tobermory, Radiant, Galadriel, Half Moon, Together, El Vagabundo, Enomardao, as well as an unnamed Tartan 25, an unnamed Catalina 22, and three unnamed trimarans. Powerboats Observed With Someone In Attendance: * Madhatter, Lobo III, Martha Rose, Sossity and Orca. Powerboats Without Anyone In Obvious Attendance: Sympatica and Silkhat. — hubert 9/21/88 Hubert — You’d better hope that all the unattended boats in Puerto Escondido aren’t suddenly burgled; we’d hate to have to report an end-of-summer 'long pig/ BBQ in Baja. Followed by another one in Sausalito!

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We think God created Puerto Escondido with west coast cruisers in mind. Think about it; the place is virtually free of hurricanes, it’s almost entirely enclosed, much of its shoreline is soft mud, and it has good holding ground. What more could you ask of a place to leave a boat? Especially when man came along and built Mexico’s best trailer park, Tripui, with a swimming pool, showers, bar, restaurant and a small grocery store. Puerto Escondido is also perfectly situated for cruisers who need a pause easing into the long term cruising lifestyle. First-time cruisers often run short of funds and become homesick after a season in Mexico. Puerto Escondido to the rescue! You leave your boat in someone’s good care while you return to the States to refill the cruising kitty, cool down, and remind yourself of all the reasons you fled in the first place. Come October, when California nights have turned nippy, the urge to get tropical once again becomes strong, and you return to the boat with renewed enthusiasm. It’s a pet theory of Latitude’s that the best way to cruise the world is six months on the boat alternated with six months back home. Do you think there’s any chance this will become a federal law along with paid maternity leave for women?

Solitude - Vancouver 32 Tom Billings Ala Wai Marina, Oahu (Newport Beach, CA) After 16 months and 10,000 miles of solo sailing in the South Pacific, this Roving Reporter has only good things to say about this still magical part of the ocean world. Landfalls in the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Societies, Cooks, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Plalmyra and now Hawaii have been 100% hassle free with respect to the customs process and locals. And although the trades are not always southeast on the Milk Run, wind from other quadrants doesn’t last long. The dreaded passage to New Zealand from Tonga proved to be very much as the cruising books and pilot charts describe. The best time, in terms of fairest weather and fewest gales off New Zealand; is the last week of October thru the end of the first week of November. This proved to be the case for Solitude. 1 left November 2 and had

easterlies and variables to 25° south; then no wind as the high moved across the top of New Zealand; and, finally the leading edge of a low as 1 made landfall in the Bay of Islands. The advantage of staying in the tropics through November and even December is to enjoy some of the best weather that Tonga and Fiji can offer. The only caveat is a higher frequency of gales after November 1. Passage-making to and from Fiji, the Samoas and Tonga seemed to be the most unpredictable and uncomfortable. A combination of reinforced trades and confused seas among the many islands in that area can result in boisterous, bouncy conditions. The local yachtie network on ham radio, known as 'Harry’s Net' (produced by Harry on Whalesong and Dicky on Waimea), is invaluable as other yachts report in from all locations in the southwestern Pacific. The other infamous passage which yachties would rather fly over or ship their vessels home to avoid is from the Samoas to Hawaii via the Line Islands. Here again, timing is the key. The best time to sail from Samoa is September thru mid-

Magnificent Puerto Escondido, before the recent development, is a popular place for cruisers to leave their boats for the summer. October. The pilots record consistent southeasterlies above 2° to 3° north. This is where the majority of easting can be made by a vessel heading to Hawaii. Once north of the ITCZ (10° to 13°), the predominant winds are from the east, not the northeast. Solitude enjoyed a nice beam reach the last 800 miles. Many yachts leave earlier (May thru July) in order to be able to sail to the west coast of the United States before the winter gales kick up in the North Pacific. But that early in the year, the winds are mostly northeast rather than southeast, making for an uncomfortable beat to Hawaii from 5° north all the way to Hawaii (some 1,000 miles). My opinion is to leave later from the Samoas or Fiji, enjoy the Line Islands along the way, then spend the winter in Hawaii. So far, being located here at the Ala Wai Marina is every bit of paradise. The price is right and Honolulu / Waikiki is an oasis to this singlehander. I’m looking forward to cruising the Kona coast of the Big Island, Maui and Molokai. page ISO

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RS. The first thing I encountered upon tying up to the transit dock on arrival from Samoa were a pay phone, ice machine, propane, fuel, ice cold drinks . . . and a stack of Latitudes (in that order). All the basic necessities, wouldn’t you agree? — tom 9/21/88 Symphony - 58-ft Schooner G. Gliksman & Norma Hoover East Coast & Caribbean (Oakland) A few years ago, some of the berth holders in Emeryville must have been wondering if George Gliksman and Norma Hoover had suddenly given up sailing. After all, the couple had sailed their Cheoy Lee Lion sloop, Jubilation, ("We still miss her today"). ) on Saturday and Sunday of virtually every weekend for 12 years. Then they disappeared. * The truth is that the Richmond YC members have done anything but give up sealing; they had a boat built and have been cruising the East Coast and Caribbean ever since. Having worked in the family jewelry business, Loeb & Vellasco, in downtown Oakland for 15 years, George decided to page 151

have a boat built to see the world. In a long and involved story, he ended up contracting with Davidson Marine of remote Port Haywood, Virginia for the construction of a 58-ft (on deck) modern three masted staysail schooner. It was a gutsy decision because Davidson Marine’s previous work was limited to small aluminum workboats. The end result, however, shows that Gliksman’s faith was well placed. Symphony is an unusual sailboat in many ways. Her welded-aluminum hull is reminiscent of the Cheoy Lee Lion in the sense that she only has 13.6 feet of beam to go with 58-ft of deck (and 70-feet including bowsprit and stern pulpit). Then there’s her twin 36-horsepower Volvo diesels. The idea behind twin engines is that you — hopefully, at least — always have one engine that will run. Besides, twin engines affords excellent maneuverability. Despite being a big boat, Symphony is designed to be easy to handle. Her three staysails and fully-battened main are all self-tacking with controls lead aft. The staysails are self-tacking because of David Bierig’s CamberSpar, which is a curved half-wishbone spar built into the pocket at the lower part of each staysail. The CamberSpar allows the sails to be controlled with just one sheet Because the staysails are relatively small and easy to handle, only the mizzen reefs. Perhaps the only disappoint with the boat was how long it took to complete. Symphony was begun in August of 1983, launched in September of 1985, but not ready to sail until June of 1986. And this was with Gliksman helping out for most of the last year. Once the boat was completed, both George and Norma were delighted with the cruising opportunities available on the East Coast. They enjoyed urban sailing, such as on the East and Hudson rivers, as well as Long Island Sound. Yet they were able to find remote anchorages just a few miles away from the cities. "What a terrific place to gunkhole," says Norma. A highlight for George was anchoring on the Pbtomac River off Washington D.C.’s Gangplank Marina, where he was able to take a picture of the Washington Monument with Symphony in the foreground. The couple’s East Coast cruising took

them as far north as Marblehead. Similarly, both were surprised at how much they enjoyed the South. "The people are even more friendly than in California." Of course their enthusiasm tumbled when the thermometer dropped to 18° one night while moored in Charleston, South Carolina. George and Norma also spent a total of nine months in the Bahamas during visits in both ’87 and ’88. They were surprised at how big the yachting community is in the Bahamas, with most folks spending the summer in the Abacos and the winter around Georgetown. During the high tide of each March, Dr. Joe Fine and others host the annual Georgetown Cruising Regatta which attracted some 300 boats to Great Exuma this year. This strictly cruiser’s regatta would be the best thing in the region if it were not for the Family Island Regatta that’s held a month later. The Family Island Regatta is when the Bahamians themselves battle it out in native craft. The boats are brought in from all over the Bahamas, and the racing is taken very seriously. The parties? "It’s 24 hours a day for four days," says Norma. "A real high point of our cruise," says George.' Trading with the locals wasn’t bad 1 either. Once they traded a t-shirt, a

Symphony George and Norma on Symphony are gracious hosts. The give away boat buttons, like the one above, and Symphony candy bars.

Latitude, and a Playboy "for a dinghy full of lobster". Despite having been on the move in the water for so long, Symphony’s first long ocean passage was from the Exumas to San Juan. "It was a perfect sail,"

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x remembers George, taking 6 days to cover 850 miles. Puerto Rico was their home base for two months, during which lots of family and friends came down to visit. As with a number of places, Puerto Rico has an undeservedly poor reputation. George and Norma both enjoyed their stay. Now in the Virgin Islands and with their eyes set on Venezuela, the couple from Oakland have no doubt about what has made their cruise so pleasureable! It’s not the warm water, it’s not the new boat, it’s not taking a break from work. "It’s having met so many wonderful people". — latitude 10/15/88 Cruiser’s Express Wanderlust - Tayana 37 Russ Marlett (San Diego to Nuevo Vallarta) . Solitude was the ninth — or was she the 14th? — boat to get the figs. Her place in the sequence of boats that had been bringing the figs south is immaterial. What is important is that she was to be the fined one in the relay that would see a sack of figs handed to the first boat headed south from whatever anchorage the last boat carrying if had arrived in. So far the figs had travelled from Bahia San Fransisquito to Santispac, and were destined for Kuchi, whose crew was awaiting them in Puerto Escondido. It was early November, and Kuchi’s crew was eagerly awaiting the figs because they wanted to leave for Mazatlan as soon as possible to avoid the northerlies that could be expected in the Sea of Cortez at any time. The travelling sack of figs was just another episode in the continuing saga of the Mexico Cruiser’s Express, certainly not to be confused with Federal or any similar express delivery system. The Mexico Cruiser’s Express is the service with the worst on-time delivery record in the industry. Nonethless, it’s the most relied upon delivery service by American and Canadian cruisers in Mexico. When we left San Diego in February of 1987, one of our nagging questions was how we were going to get parts or supplies that weren’t available for sale in Mexico. What would be the best way to ship such things south from the States? We know that such shipping is also a concern of folks

headed to Mexico for the first time this winter. All we can say is that there is no need to worry; the Mexico Cruiser’s Express has everyone covered. The first step in the process is usually a message, via marine single sideband or telephone, to someone back in the States. Frequently, that someone is a marine supply store that monitors a specific frequency at certain times of the day for just that purpose. Or else that someone is a friend or relative who is handling mail and other business for the cruiser. If the needed item or items is ordered from one of the marine stores, then it is held there for pick-up. If it is a personal item, a piece of mail, or some other small item, it can usually left at one of the marine stores for delivery down with stuff for other cruisers. The third link in the chain is delivery to a point within Mexico, usually somewhere in Baja. Usually this is done by a cruiser who is driving down to Mexico, often with his own parts, who is willing to stop by the marine stores and pick-up supplies for others. Such people are more numerous than you might expect. Anybody who has ever had a badly needed part delivered to them in Mexico by Mexico Cruiser’s Express is usually a prime candidate for making such a run in the future. You never know how- appreciated such a service is until you’ve been on the receiving end. Other times such deliveries are made by a boat cruising south. Whatever the vehicle, the word then goes out that the "mail" is on the way. For those driving supplies south, La Paz is generally the final drop-off point. Along the way stops have usually been made at the marina in Santa Rosalia, at Anna’s Mapa restaurant in Santispac, and at Tripui Trailer Park or the Moorings office in Puerto Escondido. Marina de La Paz is the most popular terminus in La Paz, with Papi’s Deli being the favored end of the line for those deliveries that go all the way thru to Cabo San Lucas. It was Meyer Baba who said that real happiness comes from making other people happy. Those who have done Mexico Express deliveries know all about this. It’s a great way to meet new people and make fast friends. If boats were stationary objects which

never moved, then the third step would be the last. But boats aren’t stationary, so it usually isn’t the last step. And this is where the fun begins, when ordered items such as engine parts, medicine, mail — and even fi9s — arrive at their scheduled destination only to find that the boat they are intended for has already moved on. When this happens, the nets and ham radio operators swing into action. First they locate the boat, then they find out how long it intends to remain in that particular place. Then they track boats up and down the coast to find which one will cross paths with the boat awaiting the goods. Sometimes this torpid step is not greatly apprecicated — such as by the woman who listened everyday as the entire Sea of Cortez was informed that her Ash Blond #12 hair color was waiting in another port. Despite the nearly unlimited potential for failure at every point in the process, the Mexico Cruiser’s Express works remarkably well. Things normally get where they are supposed to and with reasonable speed. Of course, there ' are slip-ups in this all¬ volunteer system. We got varnish instead of bottom paint three days before our scheduled haul-out. Another friend waited in vain for a part that went to another boat page 152

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the summer it may drop to one person every week or ten days. Goods for the "repair and outfitting?' of yachts in transit are duty free — or at least should be. Earlier in the year, some "roaming Federates11 stopped one car carrying a delivery and temporarily seized all the goods being carried for delivery. It took several hundred dollars to get the stuff released. This is the only known case of a problem of this nature, and may have been due to the fact that the people deliverying the goods were new to Mexico and not used to dealing with authorities. It’s also common for yachties either to bring down or have delivered to them, all kinds of luxury items and food. Whether these goods are duty free seems subject to question. All in all, the Mexico Cruiser’s Express is a huge success. We’ve had critical boats parts shipped south to us without any problem. We also use it to get copies of Latitude to our lucky friends cruising in Mexico.

by the same name. By the time he got it, he’d forgotten why he wanted it. Yes, the figs did get to Kuchi — although they weren’t delivered by Solitude. The non-delivery occured because the figs were inadvertently left on the beach when the camper drove off to Puerto Escondido. When the camper returned late in the evening, the sack of figs was, miraculously, still there and undisturbed. But by then everybody, including the Kuchi crew, had thought the Express had broken down. Reluctantly and figless, they departed for Mazatlan. One of the most consistent features of the Mexico Cruiser’s Express is its persistence. Within days, the figs were on their way to a refrigerator in La Priz to await a final courier who could deliver them to Kuchi in Mazatlan. It’s our understanding that the figs eventually did arrive — just in time for Thanksgiving. * PS. My wife and I left San Diego in February of 1987 with the intention of eventually moving on to Costa Rica, Panama and the Caribbean. — russ 1988 Readers - To the best of our knowledge, the biggest clearing houses for

As much as they love their modern three masted schooner, George and Norma still have fond memories of the Cheoy Lee Lion.

the so-called Mexico Cruiser’s Express are Downwind Marine and Pacific Marine Supply, both on Canon St. in San Diego. At Downwind Marine, longtime veteran of Mexico airwaves, Ces, monitors 8A from 1700-1730 (GMT) and 12A from 17301900 (GMT), Monday thru Friday. Over at Pacific Marine Supply, George Shilling, who cruised Mexico for 18 months aboard Essence, his 34-ft Searunner trimaran, monitors 8A from 2100-2130 (GMT), 12A from 1630-1730 (GMT), and 12A from 2130-2200 (GMT), Monday thru Fridays. Both Downwind Marine and Pacific Marine Supply also monitor the Sunrisa and Manana nets, but for personal messages only. Amateur radio regulations prohibit commerical messages. These San Diego chandlries report that the number of people willing to take deliveries depends on the time of year. With everybody returning to their boats in Mexico now, they might get as many as two or three people a week stopping in willing to take stuff south by car, boat, plane or bus. Later in the season and in J

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Bald Eagle - 42-ft Wood Ketch Doug Shaw Florida to Venezuela (Santa Cruz) Everybody’s got to have a dream. ' When Doug Shaw was running a business supply company in Santa Cruz, his dream was to quit at age 55 and see the world by sailboat. Unlike a lot of people, when Shaw hit 'double nickles' he turned his dream into reality. Three years ago he sold his 26-ft fishing boat and headed to Florida to find a cruising sailboat. In Bradenton he purchased Bald Eagle, a 30-year old wood Stonington ketch. Naturally, you put such a boat thru sea trials before you sail her through the Canal and up to California. We bumped into the gregarious and grinning Shaw in the Virgin Islands last month where he was, as he laughingly puts it, in his "third year of sea trials". The passage back to California is paved with good intentions, but there have been too many distractions for him to take it yet. "Say," says Shaw thinking of home, "who is the mayor of San Francisco these days?" Shaw’s 'sea trials' have taken him from Florida to Venezuela. Although his wife and children sometimes come out for a visit, he’s bascially been singlehanding. For folks

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X who haven’t done much cruising, singlehanding a 42-ft boat may seem like a tall order. But when you’re out there, you find out lots of guys are sailing solo on boats that size. When asked to name his favorite spots, Shaw was in a bit of a bind. "I love it all," he finally replied, "I’ve never had a bad experience." A good-natured guy, somehow that doesn’t seem surprising. Venezuela certainly suited Shaw well. After leaving his boat in a marina, he went 12,000-ft up to visit remote Andes villages, then travelled to Angel Falls and the capital, Caracas. Although Venezuela is cheaper than most places (beer is 13 cents a bottle, while tuna is 20 cents a can), he figures his living expenses average out to be about $100 a week. Boat expenses are additional, but when you do the major work in Venezuela,

A dolphin’s view of the Freya Foxglove. Just back from a circumnavigation in May, she’s about to take off again.

it doesn’t come to much. Bald Eagle was hauled, had her bottom prepped and painted, and was then relaunched. The tab? Two hundred dollars, including bottom paint! Yes, but how good can $10/gallon bottom paint be?

"Dynamite!" says Shaw, noting that it’s "full of arsenic". As with most Latin boatyards, the workers are still longer on macho than they are on prudence. They dry sand bottom paint without any protective clothing whatsoever. When applying the arsenic-laced bottom paint, drops falling on their hancte and arms rapidly caused blisters. St. Lucia was also popular with Shaw. Not only is it beautiful, but he got the royal welcome from the owner: of .Rodney Bay Marina, Arch Marez, who also hails from Santa Cruz. Shaw’s money-saving tip for cruisers sailing near the Virgin Islands is to do the major provisioning in Puerto Rico. He notes that except for liquor and tobacco, everything in Puerto Rico is 30 to 50% less. Ponce (pronounced 'pon-sea') is one of the better places to anchor and provision. After a trio of years finishing his sea trials, Shaw figures ’89 might be his year to head thru the Canal. He figures he niight spend next winter in the Sea of Cortez, but he might just be dreaming again. — latitude Cruise Notes: In the August Changes, we printed a letter from the Costa Rica YC on their rates for moorings buoys and haul-outs. Rodrigo Fernandez, president of the yacht club, has written to us to correct "a slight error in the tariffs". The slight error is that it’s not $3.05 U.S. a month for a mooring buoy, but $3.05 U.S. per foot of boat per month. Two mooring buoys are $5.91 U.S. per foot, per month. But then you probably assumed $3 a month was a little low for a mooring — even in Central America. Douglas Parr, of the Seattle-based Spontaneity, reports that American yachts have filled European anchorages and marinas in unprecedented numbers this summer. "We have seen so very many U.S. yachts in the Med this year, the most in our she years of cruising these waters. Our travels with Spontaneity have taken us from Arcahon, France, where she was commissioned, up the Bay of Biscay, down the Canal du Midi, quickly across the Black Sea ports of Odessa and Yalta, to Turkey, Israel, Greek and Turkish Cyprus, Tunisia, Yugoslavia, Spain, Greece, Italy and all stops between. In the years ’83, ’84 and

’85, we probably encountered as few as four or five U.S. boats in an entire summer. This year we have met at least 35 American yachts and have even had nights in remote bays where five of the seven boats were U.S.! We could name so many, but will choose just two who we have been lucky to share parts of 1987 and 1988 with. First, our good friends Vicki and Larry Schmidt of Shell Beach, CA, aboard Prudence, a Rival 34. We cruised with them from Spain’s Balearics to Greece and Turkey. Delightful company, they recently sold their boat. Second mention goes to San Francisco’s Debbie and Ray Torok aboard the Maxi 95, Only Child. At last report, they also were finished with their Med cruise and were headed for Palma in search of a buyer. Oh yes, during our September stay at Zea Marina in Pilaus, Greece, former Sausalito mayor Fritz Warren came thru on his Celestial 48, Truly Fair. Our understanding is that Warren is headed for Gibraltar. Having done a four-year east to west circumnavigation that took them as far north as Sweden and as far south as Cape Horn, Roy and Tee Jennings of the Freya 39, Foxglove, just can’t take it anymore. Can’t take being back on land, that is. After a 58-day non-stop voyage home from page I 54

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gathered steam. First she ripped the roofs off homes on Curacao. Then continuing on her westward path, Joan whipped up winds of 120-miles-per-hour that unleashed death and destruction on Columbia, a country noted both for cocaine and for being far enough south to be considered immune from hurricanes. The death toll in Columbia was reported to be approximately 100, with another 40,000 left homeless by the terrible winds and the associated torrential rains. As of the 20th of October, Joan was headed for Central America, making her only the fourth hurricane in 100 years to reach the extreme southwest Caribbean. The east coasts of Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua were all bracing for a pounding. Hurricane Joan isn’t anything like the girl of the same name we went out with in

Chile earlier this year, the couple have spent the last six months ashore at their little place in Inverness. When seen midOctober working on their hauled-out boat in Sausalito, the two hoped to be shoving off again by the first of November. They haven’t quite decided where they’ll go; perhaps back to South America and Cape Horn, perhaps through the Canal. The nice tiling about feeling secure with your boat in virtually all sea conditions — including a full Cape Horn storm — is that you can go just about anywhere you please. During their previous four-year trip, the Jennings figure they spent less than $1,000 a month for themselves and the boat; less than they could live on if they had stayed home. [Editor’s note: The Jenning’s circumnavigation is briefly recounted in "Two Against The Horn", which appeared in the July ’88 issue.] Gone again. Were you disgusted when read the news reports of how ignorant American students — and adults — are about geography? You know, high school kids who couldn’t even locate England or Viet Nam when given a map. If you’re way past that, we’ve got a geography question that seems to stump a lot of otherwise educated folks. Is the, Panama Canal east or west of Miami? No peeking at an atlas. page 155

Isla Salsipuedes in Baja’s Midriff Islands. Gerry Cunningham’s guides and charts are tops for this area. More on them next month.

To the surprise of many, the Canal is to the west of Miami — but only by 25 miles. It’s been a landmark hurricane season for the Atlantic. We all know about Gilbert, which with its 215 mph winds was dubbed 'the hurricane of the century'. The next in line was Helene, a record-setter in her own right. Helene developed off the coast of Africa, the farthest east any Atlantic hurricane has formed in recorded history. For several days she was making a bee-line for the United States Virgin Islands; fortunately she followed the caprice of many northern hemisphere hurricanes and took a hop to the north and west before pooping out far from land. Mid-October saw yet another weird tropical storm / hurricane, this one named Joan, spawn in the Atlantic. While still east of Barbados, Martinique and Grenada, Joan was a mild Tropical Storm that seemed on the verge of dissipating. Passing thru the above-mentioned major islands of the Lesser Antilles with little or no damage, she was pretty much written off. Then she got weird. Instead of turning northwest like virtually all Caribbean tropical storms, she stayed south, way south, and paradoxically

Birds don’t' have high IQ’s, but they are smart enough to head south for the winter. Are you?

high school. Our friend was so polite, predictable and kind. Just goes to show, you can’t ever trust a hurricane. If you need further proof, just remember that although the official hurricane season in the Atlantic ends in November, the most devastating hurricanes to hit the U.S. Virgin Islands have been, like Claus of a few years back, in December. You figure it. Happy cruising!

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SANTANA 22’, 1972. New Evinrude 6 hp, new Mylar jib, rigging, full cover, radio, compass, 2nd owner, KM, excellent condition. 758-0805 eves; 222-9663 days.

24 FEET AND UNDER WOOD BOATERS DELIGHT A wonderful sailing Atkin 22 Spoonbill 13aff Sloop/Cutter, built 1941. Bristol cond. A pure joy to own. New Yanmar dsl w/190 hrs. DS. VHF, compass, brass lamps, dinghy, full cover, sun awning, etc $11,700. 331-2393. MOORE 24 W/TRAILER Very clean, priced to move. New bottom, 13 sails, new set mylar kevlar 155 & main, VHF $8,900 takes all. 619-263-3438 619-429-0343. SANTANA 20 Fast - rigged for racing. Seven sails including new Pineapple spinnaker. Trailer, o/b motor. Good condition. $4,900 or offer. Robert 415-865-4100. CATALINA 22, 1986. Trlr, Honda 7.5 o/b, VHF, DS, KM w/log, stove, sink w/fresh water, porta-potti, pop-top w/cover, sails, whisker pole, boom vang, & lots of builtin extras. The cleanest boat you'll find! Exc. condition. $10,500. 916-481-9290.

FLYING JUNIOR. #4089, Vanguard built, 2nd in 1987 Nationals, 2 suits of Ullman sails, custom centerboard and rudder, trailer, bottom cover. Active Bay racing fleet; perfect for teens or adults. $2,300. Skip 415-325-5720 eves. FALMOUTH CUTTER, 22’ LOD, Lyle Hess design. Factory finished. Rugged offshore cruiser. 25#CQR w/250’chain, S-L wind¬ lass, stern anchor, Autohelm, VHF, DS, C. Plath compass, full cover, new cockpit cushions, safety gear. $29,900. 707-5280201. SANTANA 22, 1967. Full sails, incl spinnaker, 6 hp Evinrude, stereo, good condition. Call for a demo sail. $4,500 or b/o. 465-5488. CAL 20. Rigging strengthened; ideal for S.F Bay. Large ckpt. Very clean. North sails. Hydraulic motor mount. $2,295. Dave 415-383-5300 eves; 415-435-5659.

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FJ 13-FT SAILBOAT w/trailer. New alum mast and boom. Must sell. $1,250. Boat located in San Jose. Call Dennis at work (415) 490-7991; home 408-293-6654. 15-FT 470 1980 VANGUARD. Excellent con-dition. 4 sets of Ullmans & Norths (1 new), 2 rudders, adj, jib leads, many new parts. $2,500 or b/o. 415-454-8764 or 415-527-6849.

16-FT S.F. GREAT PELICAN. Sleeps two. 6 hp o/b, main & jib like new. Great trailer, 3 new tires. All in excellent condition. $2,950 or b/o. Will take 12 ft. Pelican as part payment. 415-846-3941. J-24, 1978. Exc. condition, 10 bags of sails, trailer, o/b, porta-potti, new bottom paint, exciting sailing. $10,000. Tom 415-925-2154 days; 415-381-9018 eves.

VAGABOND 17. Ron Holder design, excellent condition, main, 100% roller jib, gennaker, 3.5 hp Merc, trailer, disp. 850 lbs, ballast 350 lbs, draft 4 ft. $5,500 or b/o. 415-780-5479 days.

CATALINA 22, 1987. Like new, used a few times. Deluxe options, trailer, motor, will delivery No. Calif. $9,900 offer/trade. 916-895-6178 days; 916-891-8736 eves.

15-FT WEST WIGHT POTTER, 1985. Used in fresh water only. 2 mains, 2 jibs (100%), 1 genoa (130%), 1 spinnaker, 2 anchors, 3 lifejackets, o/b, trailer. It’s time to move up. $3,500 firm. Ray Muller 702-847-9096 eves.

CAPE DORY TYPHOON Weekender, 1978. 18'6"/6’3"/2’7", EZ loader trailer. Full cover, dodger, boomterrt, 5 sails incl spinnaker, Suzuki 3.5 o/b, pulpits, life¬ lines, battery, lights, VHF, cushions, ground tackle, epoxy bottom. Exc. qua-lity & condition thruout. 408-265-7849.

RANGER 23. Well-maintained fast, stiff sloop, excellent condition, fully equipped, VHF, DS, compass, lifelines, pulpits, all lines led aft to cockpit. Evinrude 6 hp o/b, 5 bags. Berkeley berth. $7,500 or b/o. 415-848-7908.

CAPR118,1987. Original owner must sell to afford real estate. Exc. condition, lifelines, reefing, cabin sleeps 2, PFDs, anchor, trailer, other equipment. $6,995. 916-721-8042 eves.

CHARTER AND INSTRUCION IN SANTA BARBARA Sailing specialists for Santa Barbara and Channel Islands with 38 boats to 50-ft. Learn to sail, cruise, or bareboat certification in Southern California’s largest ASA school SAILING CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA Call: 800-248-1244 Dial Extension 7245 or 805-962-2826

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MIKE PYZEL, MARINE SURVEYOR Masttop-to-keel inspection & appraisal for vessel purchase, insurance, voyage preparation. Serving SoCal since 1978. (805) 640-0900 page 156

MOORE 24 SC, 1984. Price reduced to $16,000 or b/o. Buy from me & save $ before I turn boat over to broker which costs $. 6 sails, Yanmar i/b. Good boat to trailer effortlessly to Sea of Cortez or Pacific Northwest 408-475-4594. RANGER 22. 2 mains, 5 jibs, spinnaker. 6 hp Johnson o/b. Pulpits & lifelines. Never raced. Loaded! Many extras. Richmond berth. $5,250. 415-663-1500 eves. SANTANA 22, 1976. 3 sails w/main reefing from cockpit, whisker pole, 4 winches-2 & 4 spd, 6 hp o/b w/2 tanks, 2 batteries w/solar charger, porta-potti, cooler, lighted compass, bilge pump, lifelines, inter lights, inter cushions, teak floor/trim + extras. $6,500 or b/o. 883-3010 eves; 788-4188 days. INTERNATIONAL 470. 15-ft racing sailboat, 1973, good condition, North sails, spinnaker, trapeze, trailer. Good play boat for lakes or the Bay. Asking $1,300. 415-924-6535 eves. PEARSON-BUILT J/24. Four bags of sails w/reefing, windows, colorful spinnaker. Porta potti, 2 o/b, perfect for South Bay racing or weekend cruising. Coyote Point berth available. Call 408-255-9419 for an appt or leave message for our return call. J/24, 1981. White, 10 sails, trir, motor, exclnt cond, great for racing or cruising the Bay. We're moving this fall so bring offers. $12,000. Adam 759-1061. CAL 20. Fully rebuilt, new mast, new bottom paint 7/1/88. A new jib & mains, Johnson 6 hp. A super boat with a Kappas Marina berth - Sausalito. Call Tom 332-4628 eves. $3,500. MATERNITY SALE! 1964 Cal Fully equipt - ready to sail. rude. Complete rigging 5 Perfect for beginners. Slip Must sell - baby on the 929-7451; Betty: 285-5198 587-3996.

20. $2,100. 6 hp Evinyears old. at Clipper. way! John: or Michelle:

CATALINA 22, 1987, with 1987 Deluxe trailer $4,800. Fully equipped including sails, deluxe cushions, 4 winches and porta-potti. Boat needs some fiberglass woik, rigging and interior are perfect. Fix some of all yourself and save Thousands. Sacramento 916-989-5481. YANKEE DOLPHIN 24-FT. Well-equipped & in excellent condition, new UK sails, 1988 Johnson 8 hp w/alt, VHF, all new Harken hardware, new varnish, bottom paint, teak Interior, head, alcohol stove, sleeps four, great pocket cruiser. Many extras. $11,000. 415-933-2344. CATALINA 22, 1987. Sailed twice at Tahoe. Electronics (fatho, speedo), 2 batteries, solar panel, ship to shore, 150 genoa, self-furling jib, self-tailing winches, porta potti, retractable keel, 5 hp Honda w/trailer. All like new! 916-331-2751. CATALINA 22, 1987. Exc. condition, loaded. Fresh water only, bottom paint, self-tailers, trailer, 5 hp Honda, swing keel. Must sell. Open to offers. Call John 916-891-0874 or 891-0491. CATALINA 22, 1984. Exc. condition. Fin keel, pop-top, compass, VHF, 2 jibs, 6 hp Johnson o/b, many extras. Surveyed and bottom painted 3/88. Coyote Point berth. $7,800. Must sell. Call anytime. Paula 415-821-7086.

CAL 20. $2,250. Call 707-996-5830. 505 WATERRAT #7608. 2 mains (new Pattison & Kevlar Ullman), 2 jibs, 2 chutes, Custom trailer, new cover. $5,800/offer. 503-635-7220. 505 PARKER. Good condition. Two sets sails, Rapide Trailer. $2,900.00. 503-646-6664.

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YANKEE 26. S&S design. Westerbeke Vire engine, 7 hp. VHF, DS, knot, windvane, 4 jibs + spin, anchors, extras. Clean. Ber¬ keley berth. $13,000 or b/o. 524-5124, eves. Pat. Make an offer! CATALINA 27, 1983. Dsl, traditional inte¬ rior, Harken furl/reef system '88, new standing/running rigging '88, halyards led aft, self-tailing winches, cockpit cushions, DS, KM, ground tackle, fenders, bottom paint/epoxy 1988, radio, safety gear, Bris¬ bane Marina. $19,000. 415-592-8537. SHOP EARLY FOR XMASI Catalina 25’ $11,500. Built '82. VHF, Honda o/b, head blue interior, canvas covers, 150% genoa, 100% jib. Great beginner boat! Excellent cond, very clean! MiChelle 415-829-7165 leave mess; 415-484-4822 work.

SANTANA 525. Light and fast, 150%, 110%, 3/4 oz spinnaker, sleeps 4, portapotti, 6.5 Johnson outboard. Need to sell. $6,300. 415-826-9438. COLUMBIA 30. Got married - need out. Sleeps 6, 90-150 spinnaker. Recent sur¬ vey, microwave, frig, VHF, stereo, Atomic 4. Oakland berth. Consider ANY offer. 415-275-9044. 30- FT DUTCH BUILT CUTTER, 1972. Fiberglass over marine plywood. Yanmar dsl. New sails. Sleeps 5. Stove & radio. Must sell w/berth S.F. Marina. Gas-house Cove #348 Gate 10. Asking $10,500. Days 664-2257; eves 731-2837. 27-FT ERICSON. Tiller o/b, 2 jibs, marine radio, good condition. Richmond Marina. 415-751-8876 eves - Tom. IRWIN 25. Swing keel, 9.9 hp electric Start, 120% 150%, DS, compass. Sleeps 4, full galley. I will pay 4 months berth¬ ing. $6,500 b/o. 707-577-3113 days; 707-539-9409 eves.

O’DAY 25, 1976. Excellent condition 100%, 150%, spinnaker, depth, KM, VHF, stereo, dual batteries, too much more to list. 1985 Honda 10 hp. Must see to ap¬ preciate. Berth avail. Pete 415-326-0716.

NORDIC FOLKBOAT, 25-FT. Perfect struc¬ tural condition. New running rigging, wir¬ ing, compass, DF, battery, Honda 4-stro¬ ke. 456-9746. Steal at $4,500

23’ MAYA. Spent 2 yrs rebuilding this beau-ti-ful M.O.R.C. racer, launched May 88. She’s dbl-planked, dry bilge Evin-rude o/b, DS, 2 anchors, 5 bags sails, many extras. Complete history photo album. $5,000 0N0. Don 415-856-6483.

CAL 25, 1969. Exc. cond, fresh water bottom and interior paint. New mast and rigging. Edson center steering with KM, compass, DF. VHF, 9.9 Evinrude. Sleeps 4, stove ice box, head, sink. More extras. $5,500 or b/o. 415-459-3377.

LIDO, 14-FT SLOOP Trailer, two sets of sails, new rigging, extras. Very good con¬ dition. $1,000. 209-369-2815.

ERICSON 30+, 1984. Loaded with a tri¬ ple reef main, 85%, 100% & 150% jibs, 2 Bruce anchors, Loran C, VHF, Combi sys¬ tem, h&c water, AM/FM cassette, new dodger; professionally maintained. Wavewalker sailed to all ports between Pt. Re¬ yes and Stillwater Cove, and ready to do it again. 415-969-8521. $39,995.

CATALINA 27, ’80. Excellent cond - Ato¬ mic 4 i/b. Deluxe North Star Sails: main, (3) jibs, spin. Race rigging. DS, VHF, 110 AC, KM, compass, full galley, new uphol¬ stery, Barierrt winches. Many extras. $19,600. 415-594-1180-d; 415-593-1277 eves/wknd. '

STOLTZ 25, 1982. F/G hull/deck, fin keel, Evinrude o/b, 3 Lee sails; Alaskan yellow cedar hatches, Western red cedar & KOA interior. A good looking sloop handling well in Monterey Bay. Moss Landing slip H-3. $6,900. 408-475-9245. 30-FT SLOOP Built in Holland by 'Tripp". Heavy construction, F/G, Atomic 4 engine, roiler jib (150%), roller reef, 6 sets of sails, DS, AR direction finder, full keel, bottom new paint, sleeps 4. Fast! Easy singlehanded. $14,000. 1-408-722-3611, Pete Anderson.

.1989 CATALINA 22 Latest wing keel design Sailaway - $8,850 (Plus tax, doc. fees & options) (916) 891-8736

TRADE BOATS FOR REAL ESTATE Over 20 boats to trade for real estate. Consider Land — Residential — Income, etc. Sample boats: COL. 24', Newport 28 , Ericson 39', Custom 52' or Custom 65’ oil barge in Alaska. Call Sam, (415) 865-1035. -—---:— page 157

CATALINA 27, 1981. All in exclnt cond: Atomic 4 i/b engine, furling jib, TV, ste¬ reo, VHS, radio, phone, propane stove, 110 ac, dinette interior, head w/holding tank, white hull brown trim stripes & sail covers. Coyote Pt Berth. 415-343-7473, John. Must Sell!

CAPE DORY 27, 1978. Alberg full keel design. Great cruiser, sleeps 4, Yanmar dsl, VHF Sumlog, DS, RDF shore power, cabin heater. Exc. condition. Must sell, moved to Utah. Don't miss this! $21,500. Call collect 801-752-1055.

BRISTOL 24, 1977. Well maintained full keel cruiser. DS, KM, battery charger, stereo, private forward cabin, standing hdrm, o/b engine. Offers 408-247-5783.

25 TO 31 FEET MOORE 24. Fresh water boat, excellent condition, trailer, o/b, many sails and extras. Now near Santa Cruz 4U2C. $11,500. 408-623-2532.

CLASSIC 30-FT TAHITI KETCH. Profes¬ sionally built, surveyed and insured -diesel engine. Cruise the world or liveaboard. Baby forces sale. MUST SEE! $19,500/Offers. 415-845-9149.

25-FT SWEDISH FOLKBOAT. 1957 Sail¬ boat. Sailable, needs work. $2,500 or b/o. Phone 492-1998 or 485-2349 work. SCHOCK 25, 1963. Overbuilt pre-gas-crisis construction, 2 sets sails, spinnaker, 6 hp Evinrude, marine head, keel-hung rudder, boat covers, etc. A great daysailer. Good shape. Must sell. Leaving country. $4,000 or b/o. Jack, Mariner Square. Message: 769-8223 X606. CASCADE 29-FT. Strong world cruiser, good cond, Volvo dsl, 2 spd winches, main, 2 jibs, liveaboard berth. $12,000. John 415-968-7890.

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31- FT SEARUNNER. A-Frame. Great Delta cruiser. 4 sails, 6 hp Evinrude/low hrs, VHF, fathometer, RDF, FM/cass, propane stove, Poloma hot shower, refrigerator, Achilles DT-4, 2 anchors, boomtent, win¬ dlass. Possible financing. $12,000 firm. 408-663-6653. TARTAN 28, 1986. Big boat quality. Yan¬ mar diesel, less than 50 hrs usage. Four Ulmer Kolius sails, Signet electronics, Lewmar self-tailing winches, full head, custom teak interior. Superbly maintained. Based in clean Delta water. Call mornings 707-374-5590. COLUMBIA 30, 71. VHF, Loran C, Ato¬ mic 4, wheel steering, stove, 10,500 dis¬ placement, 5100 ballast, nice boat! Must •sell. $14,000 or b/o. 359-5973 days; 359-7883 eves.

1989 CATALINA 25 Super wing keel design Sailaway - $16,625 (Plus tax, license & options) (916) 891-8736

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CATALINA 27, 1977. I paid $15,000 3 years ago and since have invested over $3,000 - i.e„ all new mainsail & jib, Hon¬ da o/b, stereo cassette-2 speakers, VHF radio, mainsail cover. Extras include com¬ pass, Danforth anchor, galley, 2 burner alcohol stove, sink head w/holding tank, tab mast for trailering, spreader lights, shorepower cord, golden rods, etc. I’m looking to sell my Catalina for $5,000 less than I’ve invested. Price to you then is $13,000 firm. Rick 415-655-9469 or 835-4230. WESTSAIL 28, 1976. Factory built. New: Isuzu diesel, Hurth trans, batt charger, batteries, stove, radio, more. 6 sails. Last haul out Dec. ’87. No blisters. Very good condition. $40K. Located Eureka, CA. Trade up for W-32/Perry design. Randy Davis 707-986-7794 eves. 26-FT COLUMBIA MARK I, 1963. Ready for cruising, excellent shape. 25# plow, windlass, gallows, dodger, bronze portlights, VHF, i/b dsl, 11 hp, new paint/ mast/deck, remodeled interior. $18,000. 714-661-7353, Bob. CAL 2-27. Exc. condition, well main-tained. Hood SeaFurier, VHF, KM & log, DS, compass, spinnaker gear, Atomic 4, new standing rigging, teak interior and many extras. $19,000. Call John Hm: 415-5837599; Wk: 415-340-7400. 85 NEWPORT 30 MK II Sloop. Universal diesel, 3 sails, club jib, VHF, KM, com¬ pass, DS, wind speed/direction, excellent Bay cruiser with extras. I will consider creative trade of any equity. $44,500 or 'b/o. By owner. 408-738-2476. ALBIN VEGA 27. F/G sloop, 1974. Swed¬ ish. Exc. cond. Tough ocean pocket crui¬ ser. Molded semi-full keel, Volvo dsl, windvane, feathering adj pitch prop, genoa, 3 jibs, cruise spinnaker. Possible owner finance $20,000. $22,000 with radar & Loran. Sheldon 415-581-0766. 26-FT STEEL CRAFT CRUISER. Rebuild since 1987. Steel cabin, mahogany, bra¬ ss. Diesel Boudha D.A. Radio, DS, com¬ pass. Must sell. $8,500. 707-778-1512. CATALINA 27, 1974. Good shape. Liveaboard. $11,000. 415-763-0564. ERICSON 30. Profes maintained. New sails, Harken roller furling, spin, 6 win¬ ches, DF, KM, VHF, phone, stereo, fire¬ place, refrig, h/c pressure water, powerconverter & multi-battery charger. Sausalito Yacht Harbor berth. Moving outside U.S. $19,000 or b/o. 415-332-9491.

30-FT BODEGA. $8,500. 1976 fiberglass sloop w/full keel, 6 hp o/b. Great boat to learn the Bay. Berthed at South Beach in S.F. You’re right, this is almost too good to be true. Call Gary at 408-773-8530. 30-FT YANKEE ONE-DESIGN Sloop by L. Francis Herreshoff-Stone built. Mahog/oak. Excellent condition. Cockpit seats 6 on teak park benches, full compliment of sails, roller furler jib, full 3/4 cover. A classic design that a real sailor can ap¬ preciate! $14,000. 415-949-4229 eves.

CLASSIC 29-FT MASTER MARINER. Dan¬ ish built, all teak sailboat. Excellent condi¬ tion, water tight, no rot, bronze fasten¬ ings, varnished teak hull. Sleek, fast. 7’ beam, 4.5’ headroom. Autohelm. Berthed in Emeryville. Call Greg at 408-338-3255. J/29. Proven performance racer. Kevlar/Mylar sails, 3 spinnakers, Micron 44, well maintained. Must sacrifice. $24,000 or reasonable offer. 415-435-9301.

NOR-SEA 27. 4 berths, full galley, dinette, enclosed head, Yanmar 2 gm diesel, dod¬ ger, AR VHF, clean. $27,500/b/o. Trailer also available. 916-926-3368.

30-FT WILLARD VEGA MOTORSAILER, 1975. One owner. 50 hp Perkins diesel, AR fatho, custom inter, ^icrophor sanita¬ tion system, fishing gear. Proven bluewater boat & much, much more. Exc. cond. Berthed at Discovery Bay. $39,950. Must see to appreciate. 415-634-2911.

OLSON 25, 1988. Construction by Ericson. North sails, Honda motor, Ballenger spars, luxurious yet light-weight, teak fin¬ ish below. Great trailerable racer with cruising comfort. $20,000 or b/o. Days: 916-895-6178; eves: 916-891-8736.

ISLANDER 30, 1968. Flush deck, full keel, Atomic 4 engine. New interior, VHP Berthed in the Delta last 5 years. $14,500 or b/o. 415-684-0778.

VANCOUVER 27. British built Atlantic vet equipped for world cruising. 20 hp diesel, liferaft, self-steering, 6 sails, dinghy, o/b, radar alarm, RDF, stereo, much more. High quality construction and equipment in as new cond. $49,500. 206-842-7579. 26- FT MARIEHOLM International Folkboat. Main, jib & genoa. 9.9 Evinrude, VHF, DS, KL, clock, barometer, Origo stove, Danforth anchor, sail covers & dodger, recent epoxied bottom. Excellent condi¬ tion. Upwind Berkeley berth. $11,000. 916-966-4228. 27- FT NEWPORT Special. Very spacious interior, pedestal steering, i/b engine, spi¬ nnaker & much more. Well rigged & equi¬ pped for exciting sailing & cruising. Slee¬ ps 5. $19,995. Call Gary 372-8755 or Linda, days 938-9330. 29-FT DRAGON. The class Prince Philip sails. Bright mahog-on-oak lady #97 is sound, fast, classy! Must see/sail! Pine¬ apple main, 3 jibs, new rigging/fittings, Harken, survey. Must sell! $2,250/all of¬ fers considered. Craig 415-343-3402, Brisbane. HURRICANE 30-FT. The Pissgums is for sale. Funky cruiser worth it’s weight in lead. 15,000 mile veteran sans engine. Sails easy, ghosts well. Recent haul out. Fir on oak. $3,000 now! Call Matthew 647-3177 S.F. or Mike 648-7428.

CAL 2-27, 76. Competitive boat in strong one-design fleet; spinnaker, folding prop, micron bottom, etc. All lines lead aft for shorthanded cruising. DS, KM, VHF, ste¬ reo, Atomjc 4. Brickyard Cove. $20,000. 415-654-8082 eves. OLSON 30. Trade in your Moore 24? #52, dbl spreaders, extra mast, epoxy bottom, Honda/Volvo i/b. 65#, 7.5 - hp, trailer, heavily rigged, VHF, Datamarine, C. Plath, fresh water only, too many sails. Eager, make offer! 916-542-2340 eves. NEW CLASSIC WOOD CRUISER. 1985 Folkboat 26-ft. Full keel Lapstrake beauty. Self-bailing, WV, pulpits, lifelines, three anchors, RDF World famous ocean wor¬ thy design: fast, stiff, perfectly balanced. $7,500/consider partner or trade. Marin berth available. 707-857-3868. OLSON 30. 2 spinnakers, three new jibs, VHF, equipped for racing, 5 hp o/b, new LPU paint. $19,000. Maria 865-5961; 444-3188 X213. HUNTER 27, 1980. Club jib, sleeps 5, galley inboard diesel, pedestal steering, like new. $15,000.00. 209-948-1000 or 209-334-0705 - Ron. EXPRESS 27. "Flying Circus". 2nd Place in 1988 Nationals. Brand new racing sa¬ ils. Full set of cruising sails. Professional¬ ly re-rigged with all "go-fasts" this sum¬ mer. Moving to Miami. Call Jim Rapp, 415-947-0866 days. $24,500.

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1946 STEELCRAFT 26-FT. Good condi¬ tion. Bottom has been sandblasted. New paint inside and outside. New drapes, carpets and seat cushions. Nice liveaboard, sleeps three comfortably. Has 55 hp dsl engine, needs work. $2,800. Mike 415-359-4562. NEWPORT 3011, 1979. Immaculate condi¬ tion, new Volvo diesel, new interior uphol¬ stery & canvas, wheel, dodger, Loran, full instrumentation, VHF, Lewmar, self-tail’g winches, propane stove, 150 genoa, 110 Lapper, storm jib, spin, TV, Blaupunkt stereo. $30,000. 415-453-6633. OWN A CLASSIC BOAT. For next to noth¬ ing. 30-ft. double-ender. Almost new en¬ gine, rigging, sails. Restoratation almost complete. $3,500. 415-893-7137. NO MORE 2-BOAT FAMILY! 76 Catalina 27. Immaculate condition, i/b diesel, 90, 110, 150 sails. Gotta see it to believe it! $12,500 or b/o 415-924-7132. SANTANA 27. Inboard dsl - like new. F/G. Shorepower. VHF, stove, sleeps 6, oversize winches, S.F. berth. Best Buy. $9,500. 415-872-6791 - ask for Joe. COLUMBIA 26 MKII Dry and comfortable Bay sailer/overnighter/weekender. Spinna¬ ker, 4 jibs, 6 Barlow winches, new travel¬ er, adj backstay, no engine (stolen). 2 anchors, head, stove, porta-potti, cockpit cushions, lifelines. Upwind Berkeley berth. $4,650. 415-526-2522. ERICSON 27, 1977. Great racer, cruiser; lines led aft for singlehanded sailing; teak interior, electr, new main, fully equipped, ready to sail. Dsl, wheel, spare dinghy. Great cond/great buy: $21,900. Make offer. Call Tom 408-259-3060. OLSON 25. Very clean, race pks, Signet syst 1000 & 2000 dual compass, VHF, safety equip, Mariner 4 hp with rev, 2 mains, 155%, 95%, spin. $17,500. Trailer available. 408-842-6511 eves. SANTA CRUZ 27-FT. L.RU. hull, 14 sails North, OMS, Larsen, some Mylar, 3 spin, loaded w/gear, self-tailing winches, VHF, DS, knot, 2 compasses, o/b, solar panel. Phone Gordon days 415-493-6060; after 6:30 pm 415-365-6944. $14,500 or b/o.

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL ISLANDS California’s Galapagos. Experience this exceptional cruising area. Intimate local knowledge. Fast, comfortable Santana 37. Excellent sails, reliable diesel, interesting library good music, food and company. Brochure. Capt. Peter Crane, ASA Instr. _1817 De La Vina, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 569-0403

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ISLANDER 28. Great condition. 1976. 8 sails, 2 spinnakers. Volvo dsl w/new star¬ ter/generator. Lots of electronics, stereo. Surveyed 1/1/88. S.F. berth, $19,000. 415-495-2932.

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CHEOY LEE BERMUDA 30 KETCH. Excel¬ lent condition. Beautiful, strong, secure, vessel. F/G hull, 6 sails, dodger, generous groundtackle, engine/110 refrigeration, autopilot, VHF, speed, depth, new bottom. Lived aboard last three years, married and moving up. $22,000. 415-322-6439.

ALBERG 30, 1971. Two owner classic. Full keel, Sutter sails, Atomic 4, self-tend¬ ing jib, full Datamarine, VHF, CQR, Danforths, mob gear, dodger, ElectroGuard, galley, many extras. See to appreciate! $25,000. For the scoop of this sloop, call 415-726-4511.

INTERNATIONAL FOLKBOAT, 1970. Well maint w/quality equipment. Nearly new sails, Evinrude 7.5 & epoxy bottom, 12 lb Danforth, factory sink, masthead tricolor, DS, VHF, etc. c.p. berth. $10,800. Bill wk 415-324-5470; hm 415-367-0832.

CAPRI 25, 1981. Sacrifice Sale! Fast rac¬ er-cruiser in excellent condition. Charming cabin sleeps 4. Head, galley area, teak and holly sole, large split-level cockpit. Honda o/b, VHF, KM, compass, anchor, etc. Spinnaker rigged. Epoxy bottom. Only $8,500. 1 yr warranty. 707-765-2928.

COLUMBIA 28. 110 & 135 sails, 16 hp Volvo diesel, lines brought aft, Bruce & Danforth anchors, dual batteries, shorepower, self-contained head, galley, com¬ pass, VHF, DS, KM, full cushions, life rail & lines, sleeps 6, many extras, clean, Sausalito slip. $13,000. 415-459-8066. CORONADO 25 - CHEAP. $9,000 invest¬ ed, asking $6,000. Sleeps 5, fast, light, many improvements to rig/hull. Equipped for liveaboard: phone etc. Choice Berkeley berth. 655-3009. MARINER 31. F/G, full keel, Perkins 4107 dsl, whl steering, KM, VHF, DF, RDF, h&c water, shower, sleeps six, 5 sails, new bottom 10/1/88. Many extras, needs some work. $23,500. 415-354-3056. C&C 27, 1974/75. Beautifully designed & built sailboat, has had very little use, re¬ cent survey, new jib, new cushions, new prop, 2 cyl dsl, cockpit reefing. Price is $15,500. Call Donald at 408-867-3156. MIRAGE 30-FT. Plywood/fiberglass sloop. She's capable of 20k speeds. Dutch de¬ sign, sistership of “Starbuck". Fast cruis¬ er, affordable ocean racer. New, fully bat¬ tened main and fresh bottom paint. $6,900. Call 415-655-2477 for written desc¬ ription and equipment list. RANGER 26. Offered by motivated seller. Lease/option possible to qualified buyer. Outboard, spinnaker, rigged for singlehanding, adj backstay, electronics, internal halyards, etc. Good condition. $9,900 or b/o. Call Larry at 415-881-5560 H. EXPRESS 27, 1984. Excellent condition, w/trailer, o/b, 2 chutes, 4 headsails, 2 mains. 408-423-5893. $26,000. EXCALIBUR 26, 1976 with roller furling genoa. Both main/genoa in exclnt shape, 6 hp Johnson o/b. $426.60 + take over payments of 142.20. No qualifying, owner carries. Contact Jarein 408-437-9320.

"SORCERER" 25-FT FG, 1968. Fiberglass English wing sloop with Lloyds certificate, good ocean or Bay pocket cruiser, sleeps four, Harken fuller, diesel, AR Sobstad sails, DS, speedo, RDF, VHF, etc. $8,500. Call George 415-548-4434 or 527-5538 Berkeley. KNARR #110. 30-ft. Excellent condition. $11,750. Call Alex 388-1110 daytime or message. 332-3538 at home. PACIFIC SEACRAFT 25-FT, 1978. Classic design double-ender, bowsprit, teak dec¬ ks, Yanmar 7.5 hp diesel, full keel, dodg¬ er, pulpits, full cover. Teakwood interior, 2 burner alcohol stove, sink, head, VHF. $19,500. Contact Larry 714-855-2720. ERICSON 29-FT. Full compliment of sails including spinnaker. Atomic 4, VHF, dep¬ th, knot, stereo, cockpit cushions, ladder, 2 Danforth anchors, cockpit awning, full galley, sleeps 6, 1972. Excellent condi¬ tion. $21,000. 415-479-0852. SAN JUAN 28. Squeaky clean sloop with head, galley, 1/b, Atomic 4, 150% & 120% genoas, propane BBQ, compass, DS. Asking $19,400. 383-0132. YANKEE 26-FT. The Cadillac of sailboats, beautifully maint. Cozy full cabin, sleeps 4, i/b Yanmar dsl, radio, stereo, fatho. Pampered & sad to sell her. $17,000. Richmond Marina. 415-457-7448. "REASONABLE1 OFFERS ACCEPTED. Bea¬ utiful C&C 26. 5 sails, 2 like new, diesel, nice galley, standing headroom, lots of storage, fast pocket cruiser. Large head. Liveaboard? Eves 415-828-4880. Epoxy bottom. C&C 27. Exc. condition. 6 bags of sails, RDF, VHF, DS, KM, AR two anchors and more. Enjoy the quality of C&C in one of their very best designs. Redwood City slip. $22,000. Fred Powell 408-462-4294, RO. Box 7, Capitola, CA 95010.

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SUN 27. Perry designed fin keel sloop. Bristol condition, new bottom paint. Yan¬ mar dsl w/twin batteries. Deluxe teak inte¬ riors w/6’ headroom. Compass, depth, speed, VHF, shore power. Head w/sink & holding tank. Oyster Point Marina. Sur¬ veyed at $27,500. Must Sell! $14,500 or b/o. 415-965-3857. TARTAN 27 SLOOR 71 #467 S&S de¬ sign. Large equipment inventory. Recent refit & new rigging. Full galley w/refrig. Outstanding full keel cruiser with great accomodations. If you want to learn to sail the Bay or ocean, this is the boat. $15,500. 415-775-8899. TRITON BY PEARSON. 28' Sloop. Full keel, very stable. Can race one design on SF Bay. Exc. cruiser. $7,000. 829-0780 after 6. WILLARD VEGA PILOT HOUSE 30' M/S, 74. Exccond. Dual steering, full keel, Perkins 50 hp 4-107 dsl, shower, electric windlass bow & stern pulpit. Many extras. Clean boat -- dry storage. Ask’g $34,900. 1-800-551-1199; eves 916-791-0362. DUFOUR 27, 1975 SLOOR Exc. condi¬ tion. Volvo dsl, DS, KM, VHF radio, new sails, spinnaker pole & drifter, bimini, Avon dinghy, hauled June '88. Current survey appr $28,000 - Asking $16,900. 1-800-551-1199; eves 916-791-0362. OLSON 30. Cheers. Fully equipped. New main, new spinnaker, new myler 150% jib, new topside paint job, new bottom job, Loran C, plus much more equipment. Asking $20,000. Call 415-865-4109 hm; 415-536-5548 bus. Ask for Carl. NORDIC WD FOLKBOAT, 26’. Survey value $6,000, ask’g $3,500. Built in Den¬ mark by Svend Alfredsen in ’51. US #56, D-144. Exc. cond, last haul-out 9/88. 2 sets of sails. Will consider car/truck in trade. 653-9928 or 865-0390. ERICSON 27, 79. Exc. cond, whl steer¬ ing, new fully battened main. 90 & 130 jibs, rebuilt Atomic 4, white w/blue trim, DS/KM, galley, enclosed head, teak in¬ terior, many extra. $17,500 or b/o. 408-295-4866 days; 408-723-7735 eves. CLEAN CATALINA 27. I/b dsl, traditional dinette, full galley, main, 150, 110, 2 anchors, all C.G. safety, VHF, knot, depth, stereo, pulpits plus sheltered Coyote Point Y.C. berth. $14,500. Owner transferred. 415-593-3832.

32 TO 39 FEET 38’ CLASSIC SLOOP Dutch bit ’64; steel hull -- like glass, teak decks, mahogany interior. Vet of Fastnet, cruises to Norway, Turkey, Caribbean. Just refurbished. In¬ credible inventory. Equipt for short-handed cruising. Cruise ready. $6,000. 845-4484. IN PUGET SOUND 35-ft Manuel Campos cutter, "Abrazo", double-ender built ’81, Alaska cedar on oak, Volvo auxilary, ss tanks, cruising gear, many extras, Northpacific experience. $66,000. Call/write 206-676-5376, 1121 Cornwall, Bhau, WA 98225. CAL 2-34, 1975 Excellent condition, club jib, 110%, VHF, wheel, jiffy reefing, dsl, dodger, cabin heater, h/c pressure water/shower, CNG stove/oven, DS, KM, teak cabin sole, Bruce & Danforth anchors, chain, dinghy. $30,000. 415-634-9005. ERICSON 35+, 1983. Bristol. Well main¬ tained fast cruiser sleeps 7. Harken roller fuller; Data Marine KM, DS, wind. Allen 820-9709. WESTSAIL 32 CUTTER. Ready for Mexi¬ co. Full keel. Dsl. Custom interior. Heavy construction. Unique teak taff-rail. Both wheel and tiller steering. Seven berths. 6 sails, roller furling. 6 page equipment list. Sacrifice $50,000. (408) 377-4815. ERICSON 35'. Exc. cond liveaboard, teak interior, shower, refrig, new head, pres¬ surized hot water heater, CNG stove, 1/4 berth, desk, S.S.B. radios, wheel, reblt 30 hp engine, new exhaust, canvas, cush¬ ions, large cockpit. Pier 39. $33,500. Call Dave (415) 587-4308. CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 33 Ketch, 1974. F/G, teak decks, diesel 4-107, located San Diego. Great shape, Sacrifice high $20’s. (619) 484-4740. COLUMBIA 36, 1973 Auxiliary Sloop. Recent survey, recent Yanmar diesel en¬ gine, new batteries, many liveaboard fea¬ tures, very well maintained. Seller moti¬ vated. Asking $30,000. Call 415-981-7200, ask for Bob or Chris. 39-FT SOUTHERN CROSS, 1980 Cutter. Fitted out for either cruising or liveaboard. $120,000K or best offer. Immaculate. Evenings 415-829-1011.

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SANTANA 35. Excellent condition. Full sail inventory, Loran, VHF, new cushions, lifelines, yard maintained. $47,500. Con¬ sider real estate, auto or other boat trade. W: 454-9600 or H: 435-2085. Owner will carry financing to qualified buyer. YAMAHA 36, ’81. Exc. quality/workman¬ ship. Roomy, sips 7 incl aft cabin yet not a center cockpit. All teak inside. Rod rig¬ ging, hydraulic backstay/boom vang/baby stay. Pineapple sails 110/130/150, spin¬ nakers 3/4, 1 1/2 oz & blooper. Press water, electronics & gear. Ask’g $69,QQ0. Call eve (415) 922-1941. GULF 32. Strong, full keeled, bluewater cruiser. PH, AR DS, Loran, roller furling, dinghy on davits, pressure water, 6 sails, shore-pwr, 40 hp Perkins, Force 10 heat¬ er. Priced to sell at $27,500; consider trade for smaller boat around 27-ft. Leave mssg, I check often, 415-365-0984. RIVAL 32. British bit fast cruising sip w/Lloyd’s hull cert. Immac cond. Finest craftsmanship/fittings. 20 hp Bukh dsl, Autohelm 2000, Horizon VHF, Kenyon spd/log, Seafarer DS, Sutter sails, cruis¬ ing chute. New ckpt dodger/Delta awning. Come see-dwntwn Saus berth. $39,500. 415-924-9727. UNION 32 CUTTER, 1984 Cutter Sloop. Full keel, Volvo 3 cyl, 27 hp dsl, teak bullworks, 8 SS portholes, 2 SS hatches, 2 SS water tanks, SS propane stove/oven, solid teak interior, dual batteries, wheel steering, compass etc. $55,000. Rick W: 415-366-2453; H: 366-8351. OAKLAND TO CATALINA RACE WINNER. 1st overall 1987, 1988. "Star Duster. 1984 Hobie 33, fixed keel, 10 bags, Lo¬ ran, sail comp, etc. $30,000 firm. 1st boat under 50’ to finish, both years including multihulls. 213-430-4610 ans mach.

CLASSIC WOODEN Hull 32' LOA. Design circa 1800’s. Carvel planked of Eastern Tenn cedar on steam bent white oak fra¬ mes. Wrap-around fantail stem w/mahog panels, straight keel of Oregon spruce. Boat has never been in water; All wood in excellent condition. Designers dream at $12,000. Free delivery in Calif. Call John days 408-633-2620; eves 408-633-6115. I’M NOT MESSING AROUND ANYMORE! I’ll let this beautiful Pearson 36-ft go for $40,000. This boat is gorgeous and has lots of extras. I must sell this boat before I shoot my partners. You must see this boat. It is a crime anyway that I’m selling it for this price. 342-2777. CORONADO 35 in liveaboard Redwood City. 10’6" inflatable dinghy. AC/DC frig/stereo and wave oven, radio dir finder, Was $42,000 - Reduced for $37,000. Call 415-366-9088.

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TAYANA 37, 1982. Great cruiser/liveaboard. Warm teak finished interior/ex¬ terior. Excellent condition. Refrig, LPG, stove/oven, dodger, spinnaker, electronics, extras. $70,000. Call 415-482-4512. ISLANDER 36. This cruiser is strong, comfortable and ready to go. Complete with extensive inventory. Make an offer on the boat and whatever gear you want, I'll keep the rest. Call 408-423-4230. CHEOY LEE 33-FT KETCH, 1975. Excel¬ lent condition, glass hull. Year-round crui¬ ser. Liveaboard, shower, heater, spacious. Full keel, 5 sails, Volvo dsl. Berkeley Ma¬ rina. $36,000. 415-524-3065. 1980 MASTER MARINER Classic Yacht. Teak/copper riviter, flush deck, 32' Atkin/Archer Marconi Cutter built to highest standard. Strong, comfortable, fresh Volvo dsl, rig, full cover, lots gear, Pac vet. Must see. Exceptional value at $49,000 or b/o. 415-548-7723.

-ENDURANCE’’ 39-FT WESTSAIL, 1981. Beautiful Robert Perry design. Comfortable cruiser, strongly built & rigged. Fully insu¬ lated, great liveaboard. Alaska storm test¬ ed. Radar, Loran, dodger, 6 sails, Yanmar 33. $75,000. To view, 206-282-0712. Owner, 208-232-7236.

72K "OFFERS ACCEPTED”. '81 Niagra 35. New rigging, excellent sails. Loaded with all the right stuff. Large head, galley & refrig. A dream to sail. Best boat in Bay. Liveaboard/ Eves 415-828-4880.

MOODY 34’ SLOOR Lloyd’s Register. Sell or trade for smaller boat. Exc. cond. Aft cabin, spacious, teak interior, large storage areas. 27 Yanmar, VHF, speed/log, depthsounder, compass, cruising chute, roller furling. $70,000. Hans, days: 415-962-8800.

FARALLONE CLIPPER, 38’. Powerful ra¬ cer/cruiser in bristol condition. Sails beau¬ tifully and is easily singlehanded. Fully equipped w/dsl, AR full covers, dinghy w/ob, propane stove, stereo, 8 bags of sails. Ready to go anywhere. $32,000. Terry 877-5756 w; 321-4943 h.

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PTO. ESCONDIDO, BCS MEXICO. 76 Pearson 365 Ketch. Self-tending jib. New main & mizzen. Perkins 4108 completely rebuilt. Hauled Sept '88. New Awlgrip on hull & Micron 33 bottom; AR Located in Mexico’s best cruising ground. $39,900. Evenings 011-52-683-30734. HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MK1I, 1979. Why sacrifice comfort for speed when you can have both? Modified keel makes this boat a pleasure to sail, while beautiful ac¬ comodations make here a place to enjoy when the sailing’s over. Newly refinished wood in/out, 2 dbl bertfis, refrig, CNG 4 burner stove, microwave, new head, VHF, ap, sep spacious head & shower, Avon, recent haul out and bottom job. Must see! Asking $89,000/b/o. Days 276-6719; Eves 538-2454. CORONADO 35’, 1972. Aft cabin sloop. Diesel, DS, KM/log, VHF, 4 Hood sails, extra fuel/water tanks, stereo, microwave. Recent survey/haul out. $35,500 or b/o. 916-741-2244. LANDFALL 39 PH CUTTER. Ready to cruise/liveaboard; 3 cabins sleep 6, work¬ shop, 5 sails, dsl stove, Avon canister, radar, l^oran, .AR 2 DS, AWI, VHR refrig, TDX, sep shower, inverter, teak inter/decks, 70 hp dsl, more. Asking $72,000 or b/o. 707-578-1004. 37-FT ROUGHWATER Aft Cabin Trawler. F/G, Monk design, sips 6, h/c pressure water, shower, frig, freezer, two heads, inflatable, o/b, dsl. Exc. condition. Great Sea boat, liveaboard. Health forces sale. $49,500. 365-5982. THE PERFECT 36 CREALOCK Design, Columbia 36. External lead, thick laminate loaded with best Starbuck, Sutter, Barient, Hulse, Cole, Standard, Dickinson, Avon, Martec CQR. Berthed S.F. Green. A boat for all seasons and reasons. $50,000 775-9050. EXPRESS 37. Foghead. Premier one-de¬ sign fleet on the Bay. Regretably must sell. Please contact James Brown. Days 415-777-0188; eves 415-235-2208. FAIR WEATHER MARINER 39. Going Going Gone! Last chance to buy brandnew demo for thousands under list. You saw her in the recent boat show. Perfect condition, loaded. All offers considered, trade-ins too. Bill: 415-329-3131, 3210982.

WESTSAIL 32, 1972. Ideal sailboat for the offshore cruiser. Factory built, B&G instruments, radar, Avon liferaft & dinghy, dsl engine, ICOM ham radio, SatNav, so¬ lar panels, propane stove, dodger-rain catcher, awning, custom interior, excint sail inventory, many extras! $67,200. Se¬ rious cruisers call 472-3094 eves. ERICSON 38, 1983. Like new. Competi¬ tion keel, deluxe teak interior, sleeps 7. Chance of a life time. $65,000. Call 707935-1106. 35- FT ELDRIDGE-MeINNIS YAWL. Must sell now! Dbi planked mahogany on oak, bronze fasten, built 1960. Not a fixer-up¬ per, very clean. Surveyed at $37,000, owe bank $25,500. Qualify for loan, pay nothing down. Mike 548-5545 hm; 7864021 wk. 36- FT S2, 1980 SLOOR Decadence. Roomy racer cruiser. Easy liveaboard, many extras. $10,000 below blue book. $53,400. Call John days 415-467-1242; eves 415-924-2743. FANTASIA 35, 1978. Excellent condition, great cruising or liveaboard, cutter rigged, 35 hp dsl, 125 gals fuel, 215 gals water, full dodger, liferaft w/motor, centercockpit, VHF, RDF, DS, knotlog & more. Must sell $75,000 or b/o. 415-921-2107. PEARSON 36. Beautiful & fast ocean-go¬ ing sloop. Dark blue hull; Teak below. Set for single/short handing. Crankable diesel; Signets; Martec; AR many sails - 2 spin¬ nakers. Ideal for offshore cruising/racing &/or liveaboard. Documented. Just fin¬ ished re-hab. $45,000. 801-649-3394. ERICSON 39, 1971. New rigging, S/S mast step, Force 10 cabin heater, other new additions, improvements and sails, 17 winches. Beautiful, fast and roomy. $48,500 or b/o or trade down to smaller cruising sailboat. 209-465-5557 please leave message. LYING GREECE, Jouet 36-ft French dual control M/S, 1983, Hood furling, genoa, jib, S. jib, main, M.RS., 50 hp Perkins gives 9 kts, Loran, DS, speedo, fridge, dinghy, new inter, 2 dbl cabins, spacious shwr/hd, compl equipt for Med. cruising. $79,000. 509-747-3456; 509-448-2995. WESTSAIL 32. $38,000. Factory built, center table, cutter. Why pay $55,000 to $75,000 for the same basic boat with goodies you may not need? Pay $38,000 and equip it the way you want. Call today (805) 945-0030.

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SANTANA 35: Minx. Fully equipped, new UK main, 155% genoa, daisy (15 bags), Volvo Penta, 8 Barient winches, Microlog¬ ic Loran, VHF, Sony stereo and more. Excellent racer/cruiser with solid perform¬ ance record. $52,000. Contact: John 619-538-1583. 38’ CLASSIC SLOOR Dutch built 1964, steel hull - like glass, teak decks, ma¬ hogany interior. Vet of Fastnet, cruises to Norway, Turkey, Caribbean. Just re¬ furbished. Incredible inventory. Equipped for shorfhanded cruising. Cruise ready. $60,000. 845-4484.

38-FT PACIFIC N.Z. CUST SLOOR Windvane, AR radar, SatNav, 5 radios, EPIRB, 6-man liferaft, Bombard Inflatable with 10 hp Merc o/b, 340 ft (5/16 U.S. hard) chain, 3 anchors, 2 rodes, 9 sails, sun¬ roof, much more. Pacific veteran and ready to go. $88,000. 415-355-1003.

ISLANDER 36. Perkins 4-108 dsl, CNG stove, refrig, Loran, Sharp AR 120 gal wtr, 20 gal wtr heater. Mansfield electric head, recent paint & survey, totally new rigging, 90 jib & 160 genoa. $46,000 or b/o. 415-668-3042.

40 TO 50 FEET 41’ KETCH, CUTTER RIG 1972 Yankee Clipper, exc. cruising/liveaboard. Perkins dsl, alum, masts, radar, Loran, VHF, DF, AR electric windlass, liferaft, +130 jib, 4 anchors, separate shower, fireplace. Berth Bay Area. Call for extras. $59,500. 209293-7438. WHITBY 42, 1981 Canadian built, center cockpit, aft stateroom ketch. Fully equip¬ ped, in immaculate condition. Comfort¬ able, spacious world cruiser with a leg¬ endary reputation. Located in Florida -Gateway to the Caribbean! $98,000. Call for all details: 415-841-0885. 40-FT CLASSIC MOTORSAILER. Jewel of condition. Custom built Newport, CA. Ce¬ dar on oak, 85 hp. Ford Lehman, cutter rig. Exc. liveaboard/cruise/party, 2 state¬ rooms w/lg. forepeak, shower, propane U-shape galley, AC/DC refrig, microwave. New rigging & canvas, Avon canister raft, full ground tackle, seven sails, dinghy on davits, VHF, RDF, too much gear to list. Berth available South Bay. Appraised at $88,000. Asking $65,500 or best offer. (Possible trade for R.E.) Call for brochure 415-595-1075 or 367-1708, Bill or Karen. HOOD DESIGN GULFSTAR CUSTOM 40.

ANGLEMAN 34-FT CLASSIC. "Sea Spirit" Ketch. Wood, Japan cstm built ’68. Bris¬ tol, seven sails, 20 hp Albin dsl, dinghy, VHF, AR DR hailer, compass, KM, bimini and full boat covers. Survey appraisal $100,000. $39,000. 415-254-0524.

35’ PIVER TRIMARAN. Live your dream! Cruised Pac. Wheelhouse, alum, mast, 25 hp, new bottom job. Needs deckwortypaint (progressing). San Diego liveaboard (sacrificing to cruise my identical sistership). $7,000 plus my work till sold. POB 343, Coronado CA 92118.

RANGER 33. Legendary Gary Mull Racer/Cruiser. Very clean, comfortable, lots of storage, sips 6, wheel steering, alcohol stove & Atomic 4 w/new exhaust. In¬ cludes 5 sails (new main & jib), VHF. Call (408) 374-4935 after 5:30. $31K/offer.

Athena. Built 78. Fast, elegant blue water sloop, rod rigging, custom teak interior, Perkins dsl, AR Loran, etc. Beautifully maintained w/Marina del Rey slip. A rare find! $85,000 by owner 408-479-1880 or 213-821-8973. NEWPORT 41. Fiberglass sloop "Another Girl". Custom built in 1973, new Yanmar diesel 1983. 12 sails, micron bottom, solar power. New: Autohelm 6000, refrig¬ erator, Harken roller jib, Loran, heater, electric windlass, DS, windows/hatches. Teak interior. $69,000. 707-823-3776. 42-FT GARDEN KETCH. Porpoise hull custom built cedar planked oak frames, teak deck, aluminum spars. Ford diesel, VHF, Loran, radar, B&G instruments, AR electric windlass, refrig & heat, liferaft, sailing dinghy. Cruiser/liveaboard. Excep¬ tional construction. Immaculately main¬ tained. 332-8599 eves. $125,000.

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40-FT STEEL CUTTER. Prettiest steel boat you will ever come across. Exc. condi¬ tion. LPU paint job on hull. Oversized rigging. Dbl forestays. Hydrovane windvane. Navico 4000 AR new covers, life¬ raft. Beautiful down below. Force 10 3burner propane stove with oven. Refrig, pressure water. Nav station with Micro¬ logic Loran. Chronometer. Saab dsl in exc. condition. Sea vac 60 amp alterna¬ tor. Perfect boat for bluewater cruising. Asking $84,900. Call 757-0664-d or 7790968 eves. CHALLENGER 40. Extremely comfortable/well-built vessel. Queen aft cabin, head w/shower, bright interior, heavy rigging, roomy cockpit. Wheel, diesel, DS, KM, wind point/speed. Good condition. Sistership 5 yrs South Pacific. Partners back in school -- make an offer! 415-654-5613. READY TO GO ANYWHERE. 40-ft steel Dutch built, stout gaff-rigged cutter double-ender. Built by DeGroot of Holland in 1980, 4.108 Perkins diesel, lots of cruis¬ ing gear. Cruised around Europe, lying in Gibraltar. Photos, details available. Priced to sell $57,000. 707-778-8256. BACK TO SCHOOL. MUST BAIL! CT-41 (41’ ketch, rear cockpit). All teak/mahog interior. Spac-ious, comfortable livea¬ board. Stall shower, refrig, alum, masts, new upper main shrouds, Volvo Penta eng, furt'g jib. Great sailing. Needs some work, but sound. Many extras! $50,000. Assume loan. AM 415-960-2406; PM 408-732-4780. QUICK SALE . . . WONT LAST! 45-ft Columbia M/S, a virtual floating condo; private staterm w/head/shower separated from other sleeping, large salon. Great for offshore sailing as well as a luxurious liveaboard. $75,000. 408-354-1179. HUNTER 40, '86. Pier 39 slip. Like new, Yanmar diesel, queen size aft berth, two heads, h/c pressure water, Loran, VHF, DS, ground tackle, roller furling, refrig, self-tailing winches, heater, wheel, AM/FM cassette. $80,000. 408-741-0171. UNIQUE 40' CUSTOM CRUISING Ketch. Proven cruiser with long range capabili¬ ties. 300 gal dsl, 260 gal water, 58 hp Lehman, F/G hull, center cockpit, beautiful main salon. If you want a strong cruiser, this is for you! Needs some cosmetic work. $69,900. 916-966-4932.

Aboard a classic 37' yawl. Sail the Bay or the Pacific Ocean leaving from Sausalito. $20.00 per hour weekdays; $25.00 per hour weekends for the \ boat with a licensed captain. (3 hours min.) Bay Sail (415) 332-1712; — 388-SAIL.

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43’ YOUNG SUN Cstm Offshore Cruiser. Center cockpit large aft cabin, construc¬ tion inspected by Ron Amy, 62 hp Per¬ kins, U S mast and rigging, 6 sails, furl¬ ing, dsl Onan, HRO watermaker, VHF, DS, KM, log, WD, WD, radar, AR Hi-Seas heater, Elec windlass, self-tailing winches, lots more! #9 Squalicum Mall, Belling¬ ham, WA 98225. 206-733-6636. "DEFIANCE' 40-FT NEW ZEALAND Sloop. 13,000# of Cedar/Kevlar/Sglass (West), launched at Udgard Yachts Ltd, Auckland, 1982. 6 oz F/G sldn, new LPU topsides and micron bottom June '86. New Hulse rig August '85. Complete cruis’g interior, dinette, galley, nav station, sleeps 6. B&G 190, Loran, SSB, VHF, stereo, AR 16 bags of sails, 12 winches, 2 poles. Yan¬ mar dsl. Cruise fast in style/comfort. Club race (IMS, PHRF). 10% loan! John Shirley 415-421-0174 days; 415-820-1552 eves. RHODES 44 SLOOP in La Paz Baja. "To¬ bermory". Traditional beauty, good cond. Cruise ready. Rush deck/full keel/ctrbrd, SatNav/Ham/Loran/windvane/Perkins dsl/8 sails/sips + 2 dbls/2 sing. Bit '51. Mahog on oak/bronze fastening. Recent sur¬ vey. $45,000. 415-474-1782 or write: Czember, 1782 Union St., S.F. CA 94123. SAMPSON SEABREEZE 50-FT KETCH. Spacious, PH cockpit center. Large cap¬ tain’s cabin aft has dbl + jr berth, private head w/shower, private stateroom for¬ ward. Sleeps 9. Fully equipped galley incl microwave. Complete workshop in engine room, 3 electrical systems, electronics. Fully equipped for world cruising luxury, liveaboard economy. El Toro sailing din¬ ghy. New survey and haul out. Reduced from $94,000 to $69,000. 209-982-5794.

Preview Hours: Fri., Nov. 18,11 am-8 pm & Sat., Nov. 19, 8 am-IOam Ship paintings/scrimshaw/ivory sailor wk/wood & ivory carvings/ship models/'/2 models. Much more. Call for details. B.L. Hem, CSL #A1623, San Rafael Auction Gallery 634 Fifth Ave.. San Rafael 457-4488

38-FT BENETEAU First 38, 1985, popular cruising*layout. Two full heads, sleeps 7, Loran, refrigeration, 11 ST winches, 3 bags plus chute, Signet 1000,1500. Available for Charter. Yacht share partners wanted. $375/mo. guarantees minimum 60 days a year. Greg, (213) 382-0485.

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41-FT RHODES BOUNTY YAWL. Strong & fast world cruiser, pristine cond, cstm interior, sea-going galley, 14 sails, AR WV, DS, KM, Sumlog, VHF, dinghy, exclnt ground tackle. $54,500. 805-984-6561.

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MARINE SURVEYOrf Robert A. Viel, Member National Assoc, of Marine Surveyors. Approved by all banks and marine companies. Serving the entire Bay Area and Delta. Wood, Fiberglass and Steel. Delta: (916) 776-1094; Bay Area: (415) 420-9450.

STEEL KETCH, 44' BRUCE ROBERTS. Professionally built in ’84. Alaska and Mexico vet. Full keel, cntr ckpt Aries windvane/Navico AR Loran C. Comfortable living or cuising. Large head w/shower. See to appreciate. "Queen Esther". SF location. $89,000. 415-362-1690.

Cal/North "Boaters’ Phone Book" To obtain a free copy call (415) 896-5085 INSURANCE AND DOCUMENTATION DONA JENKINS MARITIME DOCUMENT SERVICE, INC. U.S.C.G. Documentation, Mexican Fishing Licenses Mexican Consular Clearances 1050 Rosecrans #3, San Diego, Ca 92106 (619) 223-2279

1983 FORCE 50 RH. KETCH. Washer & dryer, dive compressor, Combi instru¬ ments, radar, watermaker, AR 6 kw in¬ verters, microwave, 450 fuel, 340 water. $160,000 - Assume $97,500 at 10-1/4% amortized 15 years, owner make take part down & trade for ? 619-291-4983.

POWERFUL CLASSIC RH. M/S, 43-ft. 135 hp Perkins dsl, low hours, beautiful interior, four sails, teak deck, dual steer¬ ing, electronics, possible liveaboard be^th. $39,900. Owner financing. $9,000 down. 873-8008 eves.

PETERSON 44, Cutter Rig. Swift, proven sailer, cruise ready. 58hp new engine, hot wtr, refrig, freezer, long equipment list, excellently maintained. Ideal liveaboard. Ulf Kent 415-646-4470-w; 707-642-9714 hm; Lynn Kent 707-642-4744.

41-FT ROUND STERN PILOT BOAT. Per¬ fect liveaboard. Ready to go to Alaska, Mexico or Delta! Built in 1934 to tugboat scanting. Complete flybridge. Gorgeous interior w/complete galley, head & sleep¬ ing quarters. New paint & varnish inside/out. Immaculate Gray Marine dsl 671 with only 150 hours since complete rebuild. AR electronics, 600 gal fuel/200 gal wtr capacity. Covered Alameda berth. Must see! Asking $45,000. Call Fred at 415522-2705.

51 FEET AND OVER 104-FT (LOA) SAILING SHIR for the ad¬ venturesome ancient mariner. Dutch built, 1903, well-maintained, black iron Baltic ketch w/3,000 sq ft sail. Approx. 1,200 sq ft down below. Two salons, 2 woodburning stoves, 6 staterms, wheelhouse, shop. Sail-ready w/extensive inventory. Reduced to $149,000. 415-331-2044. 57’ LOA KETCH. Strip plank mahogany,

41' SEA-TIGER KETCH Bristol condition ready for cruising and/or comfortable live¬ aboard. Well equipped with 8 sails, in¬ cluding roller furl genoa, fiberglass hull, teak trim, teak & mahogany interior, solid teak house, Perkins diesel, large salon, galley & head w/separate shower, Avon, full boat cover - lots & lots of equipment for cruising. Must see to believe! Only $71,000. Call Rob at 415-332-1177 or 388-5601 evenings.

1988 40’ GOLDEN STAR Sundeck. Twin Volvo turbo diesels. Dual controls, instru¬ mentation & electronics. Trim tabs, inver¬ tor, elec, windlass, dinghy with o/b. Easy maneuvering. Great performance & econ¬ omy. Already outfitted to cruise or move on. Gorgeous interior & furnishings. Hard top enclosed sundeck w/wet bar & patio set. Two staterooms (queen aft, dbl for¬ ward) w/heads & showers ensuite. Fully equipped down galley & dinette. Every¬ thing provided, including TV, VCR, stereo, phone, vacuum, tools, linens, microwave, all dining/cooking supplies. Extensive clo¬ set & storage space. Professionally main¬ tained. Owners leaving state. $162,000, priced to sell. Call George 415-981-8030 days for more information.

center cockpit, 14’ beam, aft cabin, large salon, two heads, 5 bags working sails, complete ground tackle, Loran C. 90 hp iron wind. Price reduced to $65,000. Call 503-761-2933, leave message.

MULTIHULLS CATAMARAN, NACRA 5.2 (18-ft).

In¬ cludes sails and equipment. No trailer. $2,000 or best offer. 415435-1314 after 5 p.m.

43’

TRIMARAN

SLOOP

Professionally built, fully equipped bluewater liveaboard. SatNav, solar panels, diesel engine, frid¬ ge, freezer, roller gear, HAM/SSB, 2 din¬ ghies with outboard. All spares. SoPacific charts. Pacific, Indian, Atlantic veteran. Owners must move ashore. $49,000. 206-675-8851.

SEA WIND 24 CATAMARAN, ’87. Sleeps 4. Quality fiberglass construction. Ocean proven design, yet trailers easily. With trailer, genny, speedo/log, compass, din¬ ghy, etc. Full flotation. Very fast. A great boat to trailer to Baja. $27K invested. Asking $24,000. 415-331-2910/

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OCEANSPACE 19327 Northampton Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone (408) 252-7445

SAILS — NEW & USED 1100 in stock. Examples: Hunter 31 M&J, New, Horizon/Gaastra, $1,200 70’x36' Drifter/Reacher, very good, Doyle, $1,500. Chry Buccaneer M&J, new, Hood, $315 Also buying sails. ATLANTIC SAIL TRADERS, P.O. BOX 12313P, Sarasota, FL 34278 (813) 957-3322

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BOAT GRAPHICS WITH PERSONALITY! In pressure sensitive adhesive vinyl/mylar. From the simplest to the most elaborate we do it your way! And you can afford it. SeaScript (415) 651-7326.

SEA OF CORTEZ SAILING $1,000/wk June thru Oct. $1,250/wk Nov. thru May Ericson 35' Sleeps 6, fully equipped Bareboat (can be crewed) Peter Knight (916) 441-5058

HOBIE 16 Very fast fun catamaran! 16’. Good condition. after 6.

$1,400.00.

829-0780

’75 PIVER TRI 31x19x4. New rig, 6 sails, prcf built, Honda o/b, DS, 2 burner stove. Very well built. Sleeps 5, radio, stereo cass, anchors, carpet, etc. Must sell. $9,500 or b/o. Days 415-757-5551; eves/wknd 415-684-2990.

HUNTER 37. 1/4 share avail for responsi¬ ble person. Well equipped. Radar, dodger, dsl, AR roller furling, dinghy with 8 hp motor, shower. Great way to own and have fun on Bay. $5,000 buys 1/4 share. $300/mo incl ins, slip/boat payment. Ti¬ buron berth. Bruce wk: 543-8666; h: 435-5626.

7 DAYS PER MONTH - ONLY $275. 1/4 TRIMARAN 2S-FT. 90% complete. Sleeps 4. Over 6-ft headroom, galley and head. Will accept best offer. 5th Ave Marina, Oakland. 415-351-7213 evenings.

PARTNERSHIP

time use of beautiful 32’ Islander berthed in Alameda. Very well equipped w/roller furling, new main, dsl, gas stove, much more. Great for Bay/Delta cruising. No ownership responsibilities. 408-446-5297.

C&C 24. South Beach Harbor berth. Enjoy

MacGREGOR 65’, ’87. 1/4 or 1/2 share, $7,000. Fast 20+k, motors 12 knots, handle with two people, AR roller jib, batten main, radar, where South Beach Harbor, dock with 1 person. Call Marilyn 483-5111.

owning your own boat without all the headaches. Big boat amenities, small boat costs. Race/cruise rigged. Full instrument package. Approx $125 monthly expenses. Career woman willing to negotiate terms of partnership. Call 822-6247.

1/2 INTEREST, 1979 BRISTOL 35.5 SlooPARTNERSHIP: 1/2 INTEREST 24' Chal¬ lenger. $60 covers docking and all exp¬ enses.^ Good, clean well-equipped Bay boat. $2,500. 415-941-1682.

FIRST CLASS: NEW C&C 39 Berthed in Alameda. Two staterooms, each w/private head. Loaded: radar, Loran, roller furling, elect, windlass, etc. Full maintenance pro¬ gram keeps yacht in bristol condition. A quality experience for those that enjoy the best! Jim, 415-820-3250.

p cruiser-racer design by Ted Hood. Mint condition. Rigged for single handing w/main, genoa & spinnaker, plus SeaFuri, whisker pole & self-tailing winches. 4 cyl dsl dinghy, dinghy on davits with o/b. Hot/cold water pressure water, shower, electric head & holding tank. Refrigera¬ tion, Atomic battery charger, AR Loran, VHF, KPWI & windspeed, DS, KM & log, Loud hailer RDF & more. Documented $32,500. $7,000 cash required. Paul 408-730-1095.

31-FT FRERS DUFOUR, 1982. 1/2 part¬ nership. Beautiful, fast, clean, in excellent shape. $2,000 down and $339 per month includes Tiburon berth. Will consider relo¬ cating. You share, equity already in boat. 415-453-8100-e; 415-453-9769-d, ask for John. CRUISING PARTNERSHIPS. $6,900 lets you cruise-drive 43-ft motorsailer slowly around the world in monthly installments. Bay sailing now. 873-8008 evenings.

NEWPORT 30. 1/2 $12,000; 1/4 $6,000 interest. Sausalito berth. 408-245-2430 / 726-6131.

TIME SHARE. A superbly maintained 32-ft cruising boat with none of the hassles and worries of ownership. Call me about my Pearson 323 located at Emery Cove Marina 415-254-1892.

50% OWNERSHIP. 27’ Ericson Sloop,

26-FT COLUMBIA MKil. $3,200 for 1/2

’74. $8,950. Berth at Pier 39. $90.00 per month slip fee & maintenance cost extra. New mast & rigging. Rigged for solo sail¬ ing. 10 hp dsl i/b, sleeps 5. Leave mes¬ sage at 415-544-4964 or 415-544-2368.

partnership. Good condition. 8 hp Merc, VHF, DS, compass, enclosed head, 4 sails, anchor, battery charger, dbl life¬ lines, Brisbane Marina. Call Cass (408) 258-5598.

MARIN BOAT MAINTENANCE Refinishing, Painting, Cleaning. Wash, Wax, Oiling, Varnish, etc. Monthly or Bimonthly Maintenance. Quality Care at Reasonable Rates (415) 258-0620

MARINE SURVEYOR

Serving all Bay and Delta Areas JOHN HALLANDER, P.E. - Sail and Power - Fiberglass, wood, metal - 40 years experience - Free phone consultation - No travel charge - 24-hr. service avail. Pt. Richmond (415) 237-8412 Bethel Island (415) 684-2698

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EAST BAY SAIL CLEANING 0ne week on sail repairs. Free estimates. Bogart-Goring Sailmaker. (415) 523-9011

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* 20 years experience in electrical troubleshooting, repairs & installations ★ Mechanical services provided include repair and installation of plumbing, bilge & water pumps; service of winches and blocks. TAYLOR MARINE SERVICE, Alameda, CA (415) 523-2837 page 162

OFFSHORE 27 CHEOY LEE, 1970. Glass

36-FT BY 14 1/2-FT Boat Slip for rent by

PINEAPPLES SAILS; From Ericson 38.

POLE AND SAILS FROM J-35. Forespar

hull, teak decks and cabin, Volvo dsl, 2

owner at Portobello Marina, adjacent to Rusty Skupper restaurant. $175/month. Please call 415-924-4437 or 763-0512.

1.5 oz Tri Radial spinnaker $1,400, and 130% 8 oz genoa $850. Both perfect and spotless! 2 Meissner 25’s and 1 Meiss¬ ner 10 winches, $150 each. After 6 p.m. 523-3433.

end for end, 14.5' long, 3“ dia, $175. Light 150% jib, luff 42.5", L.R 21.3’, $200. Heavy 150% jib, luff 46.5’, L.R 22’, best offer. Mainsail, luff 41.5', foot 14', $350. 415-236-4091 eves/wknds.

HENRI LLOYD FOULIES. Brand new. Off¬

DSL ENGINE. Petter ACIW, 6 hp, 3000

shore jacket and overalls. Size "Large". Retails for $468. Yours for $300 or best offer. Russ 435-2210.

RPM, new rings, valves ground. Propeller included, extra filters & gaskets, mounting bracket. $500. Call 415-349-3007.

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SAILOR’S SEWING MACHINE. Raff 140 -

HENRY-LLOYD MAXI JACKET, XL and

Own a 36-ft slip at Pier 39 in San Fran¬ cisco. Ideal place to sail from and the equivalent of a second home in the City. Any reasonable offer will be considered. 30’ Santana also for sale. Call Tim even¬ ings: 408-741-0740. Write: 20700 Fourth St., #2, Saratoga, CA 95070.

small but rugged, with new case, recent overhaul. Zig zag, straight stitch, reverse. Used by many world cruisers. Call Jim Leech 415-381-4261. $400.

Maxi pants L, never used, $375. Hi-Seas YS2000 Med, used, good shape, $45. 408-462-6694, 6 pm-8 am Mon-Fri only!

BAREBOAT CHARTER - A gorgeous 36-ft

CREW

spd Barients, head, sink, stove, VHF, co¬ mpass, new sails & rigging 1987, hauled 1988. Richmond berth, safe lovely Bay boat. 1/2 share $7,000. 707-763-2275.

"88" ERICSON 32-FT. Use only timeshare in a new fully equipped Bay and blue water cruiser. Roller furling, Harken two spd winches, forward & aft f. Fully maintained. Experienced sailors. $275.00/mo. 415-285-8518.

TRADE OR SELL 3 bd, 2 ba home. Pri¬ vate, boating, swim, fish, golf, tennis, security. Great family or retirement. Lo¬ cated Auburn area. $179,000 for offshore cruiser. 916-269-0369.

40-FT SLIP SUBLEASE available immedi¬ ately $165/mo. Coyote Point, San Mateo. Beautiful new marina, great Harbormaster, security, yacht club, close parking, golf. 100 yards from slip to clear air on Bay. Bill 415-323-3806.

hp, electric start, hose & gas tank in¬ cluded. Call eves 922-1941. Asking $600 or b/o.

Bristol Sloop out of Sausalito. This boat has everything. I am seeking four indivi¬ duals, only who have at least two yrs experience and are willing to commit 200 month to have a perfectly maintained fine yacht at your disposal year round. Don’t pay the high prices of sailing clubs to get an ill maintained and unloved yacht. Mo lessons, no learners, only experienced sailors need call. Call Paul 408-730-1095.

PALMER

AVAILABLE.

NEW SAILS 4 SALE. Newport 33, Main/-

Complete - even engine mounts. Also S/S exhaust system from Islander 30 MKII. Call 415-967-7958 or write: Mario Bonicelli, 1740 Granger Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022.

new, luff 37, foot 10.25, 1 reef, $600. Catalina 27, Main/new, luff 28.7, foot 10.5, 2 reefs, $450. Catalina 36, Main/ new, luff 38.75, foot 11.83, 2 reefs, $850. Catalina 36, Jib/new, 120% roller furier w/sun cover, luff 43.0, leech 39.5, foot 18.7, LR 17.2, Coronado 27, Jib/new, 90% w/hanks, luff 29.88, leech 27.08, foot 10.45, LP 9.45, $400. Cata¬ lina 34, Jib/new, 110% with hanks, luff 44.0, leech 39.5, foot 16.5, LP 14.85, $800. Call 408-688-7694, msg.

MISCELLANEOUS

2100 SQ FT HOUSE in Houston, Texas Fondren SW area, $25,000 equity for sailboat. 415-583-6472.

2.5 ACRES N. ARIZONA, Motor Home (loaded), plus some cash for well found¬ ed cruising sailboat over 35’. Dsl, fi-berglass or wood. Age unimportant. Good condition a must. Price under $35,000. Write: Charles, 515 Toucan Drive, Vista, CA 92083.

1981 JOHNSON LONG SHAFT O/B, 9.9

P-60

ENGINE

1978 280Z, 2+2, 5-spd, a/c, sunroof, new paint, tires, front brakes - runs great, for Cal 20 with trailer or Boston Whaler w/motor & trlr. Call Mike 415-960-0422.

FOR PROPERTY OR OTHER (RV, auto, 2nd trust deed, etc.) for Santana 35. Yard maintained boat. Excellent racer/cruiser. Many extras, full sails & electronics, Vol¬ vo dsl, etc. All offers considered. W: 454-9600 or H: 435-2085.

STEEL BOATBUILDERS. Round is beauti¬ ful. Roll your own plating. Compound curve rollers $1,500 — includes instruc¬ tion. Monitor vane wheel adaptor $75. 14-ft Pete Culler sailing skiff, cedar on oak includes Sprit rig and trailer $1,400. 707-895-2813, before 8 a.m.

BOAT TRAILER. Tandem axle, new hy¬ draulic surge brakes, 6,000 lbs capacity with supports to fit 25-ft Folkboat, 40-ft tongue extension. $1,800. 234-3690.

SAILS FOR SALE Main 28’ luff, 9’6” ft, 6.5 oz dac; 41’ luff, 13’10”, 7.5 oz dac, 2 reef. Jib 36’5" luff, 14’1” ft, 12'8” Ip, 6.5 oz dac; 38’8" luff, 20’2" ft, 18-10 Ip, 3.0 oz dac; 377” luff, 17'2” ft, 15’9” Ip, 5.5 oz dac; 38’6" luff, 22'10" ft, 18’10” Ip, 3 oz reacher. 415-454-9600-w, 415435-2085.

BERTHS/SLIPS

SPORT 11-FT BOSTON WHALER, 15 hp

36-FT PIER 39 SLIP FOR SALE. 50 year lease. Many amenities. $40,000 value -now $22,000 or b/o. Call 415-981-2848.

Johnson w/elec start, galvanized trailer, excellent condition. $3,495. Air dryer 2 for $30, Jabsco Porta-Quick oil changer, used twice $70. Origo Heat Pal 5000, new $45. Call 408-253-1561.

SAN FRANCISCO, PIER 39, 40-ft berth.

MAINSAIL FOR YAMAHA 33, $850, never

CLUB NAUTIQUE LIFETIME Family Mem¬ bership for sale. Learn to sail, cruise &

Exclnt price. Prime East side Marina loca¬ tion. Call John Boyd days 415-327-3302.

used. 200 square ft, 36.5 feet on the luff, 10 feet on the foot Please phone Sally at 415-748-8400 and make offer.

charter. Fun for the whole family. Save $750 over new membership. Please call 707-664-1354.

7.5 HONDA OUTBOARD. New condition 25 hrs. $995. Mike 726-9263. ,

lutely no telephone calls!!! SAILING CREW WANTED Active, respon¬ sible, socially inclined people interested in sailing a 51’ ketch (Bay/coastal cruising). Offering crew camaraderie and hands-on experience on a good boat. Experience helpful but not necessary. 415-567-4945.

LADY DESIRES YACHTING ADVENTURE; Pretty, professional, trim and athletic 37 yr old desires a sailing vacation Mexico and/or South Seas preferred. Op¬ en to local jaunts. Little experience but eager to learn. RO. Box 20642, Pied¬ mont, CA 94620. 415-452-5920.

SINGLE WOMAN, 35, SLENDER, attrac¬ tive, non-smoker who has been working too hard and living in the city too long, wants to crew aboard congenial boat this winter in Mexico/Central America. I’m friendly, adventurous, a good cook and good company. I speak a little Spanish and have some sailing experience. I’m also willing to share expenses. Call Beth 415-681-8695.

Resolving warranty, purchase/sale charter, construction, repair, collision, injury and foreclosure problems for over 23 years. Practical experience counts. Over 39 years of Bay/Ocean racing and cruising! WILLIAM E. VAUGHAN, Esq. 17 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland (415) 532-1786

BRITEWORKS YACHT MAINTENANCE

SAIL VIRGIN ISLANDS Elegant 60-ft Schooner. Fully crewed, including gourmet meals, wind surfing, snorkling. 4 person week-long charter $3,600, all incl. Brochure write: Capt. Ed Kassa, P.O. Box 10162, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 00801.

Expert quality wood care. Varnish. Refinishing. Decks. Compound. Wax. Painting. Caulking. Cleaning. Lettering. Repairs. Maintenance Programs. Serving the Bay Area 13 years. References. Fast. Reasonable. Work Guaranteed. (415) 454-3441

CAPT. HARRY G. BRAUN P. E.

WOODWORKING Exterior Spars

\ Steve Jones (415) 332-2500

12’Dinghies $1,695

Sausalito

40-FT HINKLEY OWENS CUTTER Volvo diesel, good condition, fast sailer. $44,500 BARNYARD 1-209-951-1207 /

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multi-talented crew person for winter sea¬ son and perhaps longer. Work involves excellent cooking during one to 2 weeks of charter each month, and light main¬ tenance the remainder of the time. Boat will be in Virgin Islands, French West Indies and Antigua. Pay is low, but ex¬ penses even lower. Work is hard, but often fun. Environment superb. Send re¬ sume/photograph to Latitude 38, Drawer 21, RO. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA. Abso¬

MARITIME ATTORNEY

BAREBOAT ALASKA Sail the Fjords and wilderness of Southeast Alaska Alberg 30 $850.00/week, $150/day WALTZING BEAR SAIL CHARTERS 4600 Halibut Point Rd„ Sitka, AK 99835, (907) 747-3608 after 7:00 p.m.

Schoonmakers

LARGE KETCH IN THE CARIBBEAN needs

t MARINE SURVEYOR/ \jt.. APPRAISER [415] 522-1561

30-FT BIRD CLASS #3 4 hp Evinrude, teak cockpit, good condition. $6,500 BARNYARD 1-209-951-1207

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28 YEAR WOMAN, living on Caribbean,

MALE, 40, NON-SMOKER, seeks crew

wants to explore other warm water ports (especially SoPacific). No sailing know¬ ledge; willing to learn (also clean and cook!). Friendly, flexible & positive. Write: Traci Harris, Apartado 738, Cancun, Q. Roo, Mexico 77500.

position to Mexico this December. Have two years sailing experience on S.F/Monterey Bays in my 19-ft West Wight Potter. Can return to help bring your boat home, too. Rich Grant, 408-971-8414 Tues-Sat; 408-395-4108 eves.

LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE - Experienced 24 yr old seawoman, certified diver. Seek legitimate crew position to Mexico, South Pacific, Australia & beyond. Enthusiastic, intelligent, good sense of humor. Leave fall 1988. Corey 707-762-1420 or >436 East-wood Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952.

NOT LOOKING FOR A NUBILE MAIDEN. Mature male seeks able, competent crew for weekend sailing on Monterey Bay ab¬ oard well-maintained Newport 3011. Gen¬ der not important. Boat berthed in Moss Landing. Carl Trebler, 138 Dolphin Circle, Marina, CA 93933. 408-394-5527 eves; 408-883-0422.

CREW WANTED - Free One Year Vaca¬ tion! Ketch & skipper in their 50’s sche¬ duled to sail to Tahiti via Cabo Apr ’89. Need two additional, dependable crew persons. Ketch loaded with garage i.e. SatNav to Microwave, air compressor to central vacuum etc. Skipper single, expe¬ rienced, non-smoker, non-yeller, licensed deck officer, pilot, ham, scuba. Come aboard now and have a say in planning. Day 916-635-4252; Night 916-961-8540; Wknds 415-658-8502.

WOULD LIKE TO CREW on boat going out-side the Gate on weekends. Have char-tered boats inside the Gate regularly. Have A.S.A. Advanced Coastal Cruising Certificate. Male, 45 years old. Leslie Wa¬ ters, San Jose, 408-270-7083 (answering mach)

CREW WANTED FOR EXTENDED CRUISE on Norseman 447 Cutter to Mexico, So. Seas, Australia. Prefer bluewater experi¬ ence, some mechanical and electrical skills helpful. Share certain expenses. November departure. Call Dean or Barbara 415-567-2370.

NEED LADY FOR WORLD CRUISING. 56 yr old, experienced, solvent, non-smoking sailor, looking for permanent 1st mate. 40' Cutter, well equipped. Reply to 619226-1870, Box 113, 2726 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106. Leave Fall ’88. CREW WANTED FOR SERIOUS RACING/Practice Sessons and fun day sailing on a Santana 22. Applicants should be will¬ ing to devote much time to the campaign. Mike, 415-455-8060.

LADY LIKES SAILING. 35, trim, attractive, intelligent female, employed, make regular trips to the Bay Area. Looking for com¬ panion with boat for occasional sailing fun! Please write Ms. M. Burgess, 1385 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710.

LOOKING FOR A WILD AND CRAZY Lady who loves to sail (skilled or not) to come to Mazatlan for fun & chartering. One month or ? I'm 38, crazy but not insane (as "J.B." says). Skipper, Box 2935, Cit¬ rus Heights, CA 95611. 916-485-1384. CREW POSITION WANTED. 23 years old

MAGNAVOX 4102 SATNAV. Manuals in¬ cluded $1,475. Call Bill 408-438-6100 days; 408-426-6849 eves.

150% genoa 5 oz and 130% genoa 8.5 oz. $850 each. One year old. Perfect and spotless. 51-ft luff. Jack 523-3433.

DIESEL, HERCULES 46 HP, with ex¬ changer. 200 hours on complete over¬ haul. $1,700. 415-591-8006 after 7 p.m. 76’ STEARNS MAST (8.8“x5.4”) with 3 spreaders & jumpers $J,500. Hydraulic vang $600. 12’ curved travler. track $150. 26” Martec prop with shaft $800. 8 man Avon raft $1,200. El Toro $150. B&G homer 5 RDF $400. 415-989-8014.

INT. FOLKBOAT SAILS. Like New. Pur¬ chased from North Sails 11-14-86. Main sail 6.5 oz, 150% genoa, 5.1 oz, RF CCut, UV covers w/Aeroluff. 100% RF jib, C-Cut, UV covers w/Aeroluff 6.3 oz. Price in late 1986 was $2,578. Price now is $1,250 firm -- all three sails. Bob Perez 408-996-7659 or 408-446-3800.

TWO SEXTANTS. Navy Mark II & Heath. These are re-conditioned units in perfect working order. $325 ea - both for $575, trades considered. 415-381-4509 eves; 415-929-3721 days. SCHAEFER JIB self-furling rig for 41-ft boat. Includes sail which needs minor repair. $500 firm. 415-931-3910.

ARCHIE McFAUL — COMPASS ADJUSTER

ComPass adjusting services for any vessel with a compass. Deviations checked and compensated by Sun Azimuths. Over 25 years serving the yachting and shipping industry, Navy & Coast Guard vessels Day (415)439-5658 Night (415) 432-4203

PACIFIC COAST YACHT DELIVERIES Professional Yacht delivery team has openings for winter/spring sail or power deliveries by sea. Licensed — Can Expedite — Excellent References Call (415) 530-3901

8-FT SAILING DINGHY. Exc., with gear, $850. 9-ft Metzeler inflatable, good condition, oars, $300. 4 hp Force o/b, very good, F/N shift, $250. 10 hp Yamaha 4 stroke, sail auxiliary, 25” shaft, electric start, high torque, shift on tiller, never used, $1,300. 702-882-5379.

BOSTON

COJO 17. Same hull 50 hp Johnson and trailer. Engine needs $6,900 takes it away.

WHALER

INFLATABLE.

11-ft

w/8.5 hp Evinrude. Complete w/floor boards, oars, anchor, Ig gas can, pump (15 min set-up), exc. condition. Safe, well-made, portable. $1,950. 824-1799 or 282-2454.

POWER/HOUSEBOATS as Whaler 17 with Vanson single axle $1,200 lower unit. 415-383-8200.

8-FT DINGHY. Similar to El Toro. Dark blue outside/cream inside. Bright mahog seat, splashboard and o/b mount. Hull only. $100 or b/o. 408-435-6416.

1947 CHRIS CRAFT 17’ Runabout; tan¬ dem axle trailer; 2 engines: 327 Chevy, Gray Marine straight 6; restorable, good condition. Bargain. Negotiate for delivery. $5,000/b/o. Write Morris, 618 San Pedro S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108, SASE for photo.

LIFERAFT - 4 person Avon. Valise pack. Exc. condition. Last inspection May 1988. $1,000. 841-6962.

56-FT HOLIDAY MANSION, 1976 House¬

9-FT SAILING/ROWING

DINGHY. Very good condition. F/G hull, aluminum mast, mahog boom, rudder, dag-ger-board. Un¬ sink-able w/3 airtight chambers. Comfortably carries 5 to 6. Transom for o/b. Oars & oarlocks. $725. 707-765-2928.

boat, twin 318 Cl Chrysler, 7.5 kw gen, hauled recently, excellent cond, cruises 16 knots, perfect liveaboard with washer/dryer, cable TV, phone, microwave, trash compacter, central vac & more. $89,000, cash/trade. 415-634-7157.

ION ELECTRONICS,

SAIL THE SEA OF CORTEZ

EL TORO 7 1/2-FT SAILBOAT. Registered fiberglass hull with oars, oar locks, tailored canvas cover. Ready to sail. $475. 453-4872.

SHIPMATE 3 BURNER KEROSENE S.S.

friendly services All electronics on board Service, Sale & Installation Call anytime for Free Estimate & Consulting. Guaranteed the Best Electronics Service at Economy Rates Weekends Available Phone (415) 948-6730

$1,750 Oct. thru May - $1,500 June & Sept. - $1,000 July & Aug. 41-ft Morgan Outlsland ketch. Sleeps 7. 3 cabins, 2 heads. Fully equipped Can be crewed and/or provisioned. Bob Moore (707) 765-1960 or (415) 883-7720

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DINGHIES, LIFERAFTS AND ROWBOATS

crew anywhere! Short/long term. Innocent fun in the sun. Experience on Alaskan boats. Very keen to learn. Traveling with brother. Need myself/double crew? Please write: Susan Scanlon, RO. Box 8101, Kodiak Island, Alaska 99615.

USED GEAR

charming, legal liveaboard in Alameda. Full kitchen and bath. Delightful woodpanelled living room with large window, fireplace. Laundry facilities in harbor. 346-7805 Linda or John. $34,000 or b/o.

gd condition $400. 3/4 blue acryion boat cover $300. 13-ft oar $30, Wilcox Jr he¬ ad brz base w/rpr kit $50. 408-462-6694, 6pm-8am M-F only!

AUSTRALIAN FEMALE, 25, looking to

South Pacific. Would you like to replace her? Need lady w/adventure in her heart and & small income to help w/expenses. Write: Isis, c/o Musket Cove YC, Mail Bag Nadi, Fiji Private.

HOUSE BOAT FOR SALE. Quiet, sunny,

SAILS - Hallberg P-28 main, three jibs,

Stove with oven $250. Hi-Seas brass diesel heater $250. Spinnaker - red & white, like new, w/14-ft pole for 37-40-ft boat $850. 916-422-8234 after 5pm.

CREW MEMBER LEFT after 4 yrs cruising

Morro Bay, CA. All steel construction, twin Chrysler Marine 383 w/outdrives, 6.5 KW Kohler 1 lOv AC auxiliary generator, dinghy w/4 hp Merc o/b; 28,000 BTU dsl heater, constavolt, Capac, mercathode, FiQuench, sniffer, all in excellent condition, cruises 14 kts, dual AC, dual heads, de¬ luxe teak int., bimini top, 50 amp shorepower cord, open flybridge, sun deck with spa, much more. Great liveaboard. $49,500, ready to go. Survey available. 805-772-5943.

PINEAPPLE SAILS: From Ericson 38.

male, experienced, reliable, desiring crew positions on any boat heading towards Hawaii, Australia and/or New Zealand. Will share expenses. References on request. Call Jeff Cole at 805-968-6152, leave message.

FREE CARIBBEAN SAILING WEEK. Mak¬ ing my 40’ sloop available Jan-Mar to prospective mate needed later to Pacific. Come sailing Grenadines with me, check compatibility. Send full curriculum now to: RO. Box 907, WPB, FL 33402.

50’ BLUEWATER House Cruiser, located

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NEW CATALINA 36 .

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Old Prices — Good Deal

Sailing Center

630 Fulton Avenue, A Dock, Sacramento, CA 95825

916*483*2780

UNLIMITED SAILING - 30’s - $158/MONTH! We have a fleet of boats for your Bay & Delta sailing. Call for details. TRADEWINDS SAILING CLUB (916) 483-2780 Ask for Paulina page 164

JOB OPPORTUNITIES SALES PERSON FOR A SAILBOAT Deal¬ ership an Chandlery w/management pot¬ ential. Must know sailboats, equipment and rigging. Marketing & Chandlery ex¬ perience desirable. Salary negotiable. Call 916-944-1606 Sunday or eves.

NON-PROFIT THE SINGLE SAILING CLUB of Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church welcomes new members. We have a wonderful time sailing and we welcome your participa¬ tion. For more info phone 415-644-0809.

YACHTS 50-FT +. Dectoral student, w/m,

YACHTSITTER. W/M, 41, seeking live¬

39, seeks liveaboard in Bay Area for se¬ curity & caretaking. 10 yrs experience. No tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Neat appear¬ ance, references. Can live ashore when necessary. Call Larry 415-261-4746.

aboard in Marin Co. for security & caretak-ing. Experienced, dependable, conge¬ nial, references. Let's talk. Call Robert 415-388-6806 or 916-283-0149.

TRAILER FOR 20’ FLICKA. Must have at

SAILBOAT RH. OR M.S. Glass or steel.

least 5,000# capacity. Prefer E-Z loader type. Tandem axle trailer for other craft which may be modified is acceptable. John Silver, RO. Box 1269, Fernley, NV, 89408.

36’ to 48’, fixer okay, no engine okay. $50,000 range. Can offer my Cal 28-ft, small wood products inventory plus cash. Write: RO. Box 308, San Anselmo, CA 94960. 459-5282.

REWARD--$25 FOR INFORMATION lead¬ ing to purchase of Ingrid 38 hull for fin¬ ishing. Prefer glass by Blue Water boats of Seattle (steel may be ok). Ken Broaddus, 29660 Periwinkle Rd, Hayward, CA 94544.

DIESEL ENGINE FOR 30-FT Sailboat. Mr. Jan Buckowski, R0. Box 2852, Petaluma, CA 94953-2852.

J/29 FLEET. Looking for some great Bay fun!! Very active one-design racing com¬ petitive sailing. J/29’s gained national popularity for responsive, fast racing and comfortable daysailing. If interested, call Fleet Captain, John 415-381-2622. New and used boats available today.

The Choice is Yours:

NEED A WINTER BOAT SITTER? Experi¬ enced sailor looking to boat-sit your 28-ft + sailboat for reasonable rate or mainte¬ nance. Long time Bay Area resident. Em¬ ployed. Ask for Marc at 584-7059.

□ Bush □ Dukakis Hlntegre Marine

FULL-TIME STUDENT, part-time employee

WANTED

for wholesale marine distributor, looking for a liveaboard. I will exchange mainte¬ nance for rent. Call Fred at 769-0831.

100 TON OCEAN OPERATOR licensed skipper relocated from Hawaii seeks full or part-time work. Experienced mechanic. Excellent communication skills. Tour boat background. Also seek liveaboard situa¬ tion. Prefer East Bay. Consider all offers. Excellent references. Paul 351-1255 or 636-0062.

BOAT SITTING. General maintenance & security in exchange for liveaboard privilages. Willing to pay own utilities, etc. Employed by reputable boat dock in Sausalrto. Marin waters preferred ... until Spring? Please call Cynta 331-6266.

INTEGRE MARINE L I M I T E

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1155 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606

(415) 465-6060

GLen cove

vacHT sans 29’ GULF 1985 M/S. Like new cond., Dual steering, roller furling. For more call Vern $35,000

sistership

SAIL

20’ 22’ 24’ 25’ 26’ 27’ 27’ 28’ 28’ 30’ 32’ 34’ 34’ 39’ 41’

SANTANA ’81. With trailer. CATALINA ’86. With trailer. LAPWORTH ’60 . CATALINA’81 . THUNDERBIRD’64. BUCCANEER’77 . HUNTER ’84. COLUMBIA ’71. TARTAN ’86. CATALINA’83 . WESTSAIL ’79. CORONADO ’69. ROBERTS Design ’84.Best offer/ PEARSON’72 . CORONADO’72..•••■

$7,500 12,700 8.500 D.900 5,500 16,000 27,500 48.000 34.700 57,000 29.000

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FORMER DEALERS PERSONAL BOAT — WITH MANY EXTRAS. 1985 HULL #64. THREE COLIN ARCHER TROPHIES; SOLID TEAK INTERIOR; MERCEDES DIESEL (170 HRS); SATNAV; RADAR; DUAL PROFURL HEADSAILS; ALL SELF-TAILING WINCHES: (7) HANGING LOCKERS. THIS IS A BOAT FOR PEOPLE WHO TAKE THEIR CRUISING SERIOUS AND WANT TO HAVE FUN DOING IT. READY TO GO. $145,000.

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NEWPORT 27

CAPRI 25

1973 sloop, main and jib, Atomic 4, pulpits and lifelines, Signet System 1000A, extras. Asking

’85, fixed keel sip, trlr, 5hp Honda, six North sails, Harken blocks/cleats. Immaculate, ready to race/cruise. Only $13,500.

$16,500.

CAL 24 ’63 classic from Jensen Marine. Trlr, o/b, 4 sails, gd cond, ready for summer fun. Asking $5,950.

O’DAY 25 1976 sloop with trailer and 12.5 hp outboard. Main & jib. Good condition. $12,500.

SAN JUAN 28 1979 sloop, fully battened main, 135% genoa on Harken furler, storm jib, spinnaker, Yanmardsl, new dodger, lifelines and pulpits, hinged mast step, VHF, Signet instruments. Asking $26,500 with trailer.

J/22 Hull #272, race equipped, w/Calkins trlr. Four North sails i are in near-new condition: dacron main & jib, spinnaker & \ 155% mylar geona. Rudder &; keel faired. Asking $9,950.

RAWSON 30 74 sip, Volvo dsl, main, 2 jibs, genoa, exclnt equipment, good; bluewtr cruiser. Asking $29,500.

24’ YANKEE Keel-cntrboard sip, S&S, design; ideal Bay/Delta cruiser;! easily trailered. Completely* equipt w/2 mains, 2 jibs, com¬ pass, winches, covers, 6 hp o/bj motor. Asking $10,900. Dolphin.

ADVERTISER'S INDEX

San Francisco Marine Exchange . 72 Sausalito Yacht Sales.169

Gorman, Bill, Yacht Sales.171 Harken Shoes.78 Hatler, Don, Yachts.57 Haynes Sails.68 Heinson.34

Allstate Insurance.67 Anchorage Brokers & Consultants.18 Arena Yacht Sales.55 Armchair Sailor, The .47 Atlantis Enterprises.73 Bailiwick.60 Ballenger Spars.61 Bay Bridge Yachts.167 Bay Riggers, Inc.27 Baytronics.52 BC Navigation Center.45 Bellhaven Marine .66 Benicia Marina .66 Berkeley Marina.60 Bilge Busters.66 Blodgett & Associates Insurance 62 Blue Dolphin Yachts International .168 Boater’s Friend.73 Brisbane Marina.68 British Marine.56

Charter ‘Kialoa II'.133 City Yachts.176 Club Nautique .65 Continental Marine.50 Corinthian Yacht Club.52 Corsair Marine.79 Crawford Nautical School ... I 32 Cruising Equipment Company .113 Cruising World Yachts.10,11 Curran, Steve, Yacht Sales ... .60 D’Anna Sailing Co.2 Dickerson, R.E., Insurance ... .76 Downwind Designs.67 Downwind Marine.132 Doyle Sails.29 Dunne, Michael F., Insurance . .74 Eagle Yacht Sales .20 Edge water Yacht Sales.170 Edinger Marine Services.41 Emery Cove Marina.70 Energy Depot.39 Farallone Yacht Sales .20

Helmut's Marine Service.77 Helms Yacht & Ship.21 Hewett's Marine.58 Hogin Sails.43 Holly Solar.I 13 Hood Sailmakers.9,49 Integre Marine.165 Island Yachts.63 Johnson-Hicks.44 Kappas Marina .52 Keelco.113 Kensington Yachts.33 Latitude 38 Adventure Charters ... I 34,135 Lampe & Martin .168 Landfall Marine.24 Larsen Sails.175 Leading Edge Sails.70 Lee Sails.132 Marin Boat House.62 Marin Yacht Sales.172 Marina Palmira.132 Marine Directions.25 Marine Engineering.54

Cable Moore / Famet Marine . . 28 Cal-Coast Marine.54 Cal-Marine Electronics.47 California Custom Canvas .... 69 California Maritime Academy Foundation .67

Feeney Wire Rope & Rigging ... 26 Foolproof Marine.133 Fraser Yachts.170 Galaxy Yacht Sales.169 Glen Cove Marina.72 Glen Cove Yacht Sales.165 General Ecology of New England.79 Golden Glow Solar.67

Marion Sailmakers.26 Maritime Electronics.46 Maritime Store, The.56 Marlinspike Jewelry.79 Marks-Clark Insurance.70 McGinnis Insurance.72 Metal Magic .77

Capital Workshop Insurance ... 58

Golden State Diesel.6*8

Milano Yachts.175

BSA San Francisco .50 BSA Stanford.71

Marine Servicenter.62 Mariner Boat Yard.33

Monterey Bay Fiberglass.61 Moore Sailboats.79 Moorings, The.19 NauDTDKol.26 Nelson’s Marine.36 Nonsuch Yachts.63 Nor Cal Yachts .30.31,168 North Sails.123 NS A Water Treatment.73 O'Neills Yacht Center.64 OMS Solar.74 Outboard Motor Shop, The.58 Pace Edwards.71 Pacific Coast Canvas.50 Paradise Yacht Charters.133 Parker, Kermit, Yacht Sales .174 Passage Yachts.4,5,7 PelaFoam.77 Peninsula Marina.76 Peninsula Marine Services.40 Perkins Power West.75 PG&E.13 Pineapple Sails.3 Pioneer Marketing.67 Pitchometer.76 Port & Starboard Marine.52 Port of Oakland.23 Proper-Tighe Marine .52 Pryde, Neil, Sails.42 Rex Yacht Sales .170 Richmond Boat Works .... 51,53 Richmond Marina Bay.54 Richmond Yacht Service.74 Repo Hotline.169 Royal Yachts, Inc.12 San Francisco Bay Boat Brokers.167 San Francisco Boat Works.68 San Francisco Bay Yachting Center . 30.31,32.33

Scanmar Marine Products .... I 13 Scan Sailing Equipment .71 Schoonmaker Point Marina .... 66 Schwartz Marketing, Import/Export .52 Seabreeze Ltd.77 Seafrost.68 Seapower Marine.76 Ships Chandlery, The.60 Sobstad Sails.117 South Beach Harbor.22 Spinnaker Shop, The.74 Stanford University.77 Starbuck Canvas Works.69 Star Marine Electronics.33 Stockdale Marine & Navigation Center .166 Stone Boat Yard.40 Stream Stay.48 Sunset Yachts.16,17 Sutter Sails.59 Svendsen's Boat Works.38 Tatoosh Marine .8 Thomson, Charles Yachts Ltd.34,35 Tradewind Instruments Ltd .... 15 UK Sailmakers of Sausalito .... 66 Vision Yachts.78 Voyager Marine.62 Waterfront Association.23 West America Bank.61 West Marine Products.80,81 Westwind Precision Boat Details .39 Whale Point Marine Supply .... 14 'WoodenBoat' Magazine.68 World Yacht Center .37 Yacht: 'Bondi Tram'.167 Yacht:'Pazzo' .168 Yacht: Tradewinds 43.165 Yegen Marine.6

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FOR SALE! Frers 41 Custom BUILDER: CONSTRUCTION: ELECTRONIC: RIG: SAILS: IOR:

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McConaghy Boats, Australia Kevlar and carbon fiber Full compliment of B&G with SatNav VHF Triple spreader Zap Spar 1986-88 Sobstad and UK 30.7

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BUILDER’S COMMENTS: “Bondi Tram is one of the lightest and most rigid boats ever built ” RACE RECORD: 4 Admiral’s Cup Top Australian boat, 7th overall Southern Cross 4th overall PanAm Clipper Cup Won every race in division Big Boat Series (1984) 1st place, 4 of 5 first Big Boat Series (1986) 2nd as small boat in division Big Boat Series (1987) 5th after Penalty. Owner driven Sausalito Grand Prix First

Asking* Phbu:

$82,000

For more detailed information, please call:

Scott Easom — (415) 331-5917 For a fact sheet

BAY BRIDGE YACHTS

SAN FRANCISCO BAY BOAT BROKERS

Serving Northern California

SAUSALITO, CA

33’ RANGER ’78,

37’ RAFIKI ’80,

SLOOP S.D. $44,000.

CUTTER S.D. $68,000

32’ ERICSON ’85,

31’ HUNTER ’85,

SLOOP S.D. $55,000

SLOOP D.S. $44,000.

POWER BOATS 20’ to 60’, $18K to S250K

SELECTED BROKERAGE 1984 OB 20’ YNGLING, trlr. 5,000 1971 OB 24’ YANKEE DOLPHIN . 9,000 SL 1970 OB 26’ COLUMBIA. 7,000 SL 1986 27’ S-2. SG 27,000 SL 1967 25,000 31’ RAWSON . SG SL ' ' 1974 SG 34,000 32’ ERICSON . SL 1983 SD 58,000 36’ CATALINA. SL 1985 SD 115,000 39’ CAVALIER. 1984 SL SD 118,000 40’ SANTA CRUZ. KE ’70 T 134,000 45’ PORPOISE (Delfin) ... SD 135,000 P/S 1979 45’ LANCER...:. Marin Office Peninsula Office Schoonmaker Point Marina Oyster Cove Marina

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22’ 25’ 25’ 26’ 26’ 27’ 27’ 29’ 29’ 30’ 3T 32’ 32’ 36’ 36’ 37’ 37’ 37’ 38’ 38’ 39’ 40’ 41’ 41’ 42’ 45’ 51’ 32’ 33’ 35’ 35’ 40’ 27’ 34’ 34’ 35’ 36’ 37’

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Santana. Cal. Hunter. Ariel. Cheoy Lee Frisco Flyer. Santana. Vega Sloop. Bristol . Cal 2-29. Pearson . Mariner Ketch. Traveller.2 available .

Wesfsaif.

Islander. Luders Yawl.2 available .. . Endeavour . Islander Pilothouse MfS. Rafiki Cutter. Bristol 38 Sloop. Morgan 382 Sloop <. ... Freya 39. 2 available ....... Cheoy Lee Midshipman Ketch. “Sea Tiger" Ketch.... f.. King’s Legend Cruiser. . Pearson 424 Ketch*. Lancer MS .. Morgan Ol 51. Scheel Sloop... Gaff-head Cutter, “STORNOWAr’ ... Garden Aux. Cruising Cutter. Cheoy Lee “Lion" Sloop. Sparkman&Stephens Aux. Yawl. Chris Craft Cavalier . Hunter Sedan Cruiser. Baltzer “Down Easter". Fairlane . Chris Craft Sea Skiff. Hunter Sedan .

1969 . . . .$5,000.00 1967 .. . . 6,900.00 1982 . . . .13,900.00 1964 . . . . 10,500.00 1967. . . . 13,500.00 1974 . . . . 11,000.00 1972 . . . . 22,000.00 1967 . . . . 17,500.00 1975... .. . 27,900.00 1978. . .... 27,500.00 1969 ... . . 34,500.00 76,77.. Irm ., 49,500.00 1974... ..... 40,000.00 . 51,000.00 1976... 76,77.. Itm . r 49,000.00 1980... . 78,000.00 1970. . . 57,000.00 1980... .... 80,000.00 ..... 40,000.00 1968... 1972... WT... . 61,000.00 •78, ‘80.. frm . 79,500.00 . 79,500.00 1975 . . . 1972 . . . . 79,500.00 1985 . . . . 89,500.00 1980 . . . .... 125,000.00 1983 . . . .... 159,500.00 1976 . . . .... 125,000.00 1966 . . . . 18,500.00 1926 . . . . 24,000.00 1979 . . . . 55,000.00 . 38,000.00 1956 . . . 1960 . . . . 45,000.00 1961 . . . . 6,000.00 1955 . .. . 19,500.00 1948 . . . . 18,000.00 1960 . . . . 5,500.00 1966 . . . . 25,000.00 1955 . . . . 14,500.00

"... THERE IS NOTHING — ABSOLUTELY NOTHING — HALF SO MUCH WORTH DOING AS SIMPlY MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS."

TRADE-IN SALE BEST VALUES ANYWHERE!

Winner of 1987 Express 37 Nationals

ERICSON 27, 1978. Diesel, New sails. Blue book value $34,250. Must Sell!! $20,750

boat. Blue book value $34,500 Must Sell!! $21,950

PEARSON 30,1979. Wheel, diesel, well maintained. Blue book value $40,600. Must Sell!! $27,950

ERICSON 34X, 1978. Ex. cond. & loaded. Blue book value $56,500. Must Sell!! $37,950

£/, I9/9i I lllur, UI6S6I, tx. bay

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$119,950 For More Information Call:

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OUND THE WORLD BOC FINISHER

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Alan Gurney design for speed and performance. Located East Coast.

Asking $125,000

FOLK A DEUX 43' Amphitrite: Henri Wanquiez design Beautiful cruising ketch. 1986 model year. Owner willing to trade down to 37-40' cruising sailboat. ★

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THIS AND MANY MORE LISTINGS

$199,000.00

SAIL^AND MOTOR YACHTS

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BROKERAGE

43 AMPHITRITE.$199 000 41' SWAN, 1974 .,35;000 39' DUF0UR, 1984 . 38' CATALINA, 1984. 37' TAYANACUTTER, 1977 .

$99 500 .$59 500 " $72 000

37' HUNTER, 1984 . 37' 0'DAY CENTER COCKPIT, 1979 .

.'.'^OOO $53 00o

37' RANGER, 1973 . !'.!'. U7 OoS 36' CS, 1981.$74 500 36' ISLANDER, 1974 (TWO TO CHOOSE) FROM.$46 000 35' CAL, 1980 .$47,500 33' NOR WEST, 1979.$44 950 32' C&C, 1980 .$44,000 32' WESTSAIL, 1981.. 30' MORGAN MKII, 1972 .

$59 000 $26 000

25'

0'DAY, sloop, '79

27' 28'

39'

ERICSON, sloop, '75

58,000

$ 5,000

41'

MORGAN 0/1, ketch, '79

70,500

3,900

44'

PETERSON, cutter, '78

16,900

45'

LANCER powersailer, '83

NEWPORT, sloop, '77

16,500

46'

KELLEY PETERSON, '79

195,000

COLUMBIA, sloop, '69

18,500

47'

GULFSTAR Sailmaster, '80

169,000

47'

GULFSTAR Sailmaster, New Listing, '81

169,500

48'

JEANNEAU, sloop, '85

185,000

COLUMBIA, sloop, '66

99,500 125,000

28'

LANCER, sloop, '78

18,900

30'

HUNTER, sloop, '77

22,500

30'

PEARSON, sloop, '84

59,000

34'

PEARSON, sloop, '85

75,500

49'

CT 49, loaded, '86

175,000

34'

ERICSON

79,500

64'

RHODES Stl M/S, '66

205,000

35'

ERICSON, sloop, '79

34,900

69'

GAFF RIGGED Cutter, '11

150,000

37'

TAYANA MKII, '85

95,000

82'

STEEL M/S, '76

179,000

Blue Dolphin

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CATALINA, sloop, '76

We Need Upscale Sail Listings

25' CAL 2-25, 1981 .$17,000

22' 22'

1120 BALLENA BLVD. ALAMEDA, CA 94501

International YACHTS

FAX# 4155230440 page 168

SAUSAL1T0 YAGHT SALES

DUFOUR 39

1984. Perkins dsl, 3 private sleeping areas + salon; a stylish yacht for cruising or sailing on the Bay. $89,000/0ffers.

PEARSON 365

1976 w/Westerbeke dsl; a good list of cruising equipment including SatNav, Loran, AP & windlass. $65,000/0ffers.

SELECTED BROKERAGE

ISLANDER FREEPORT 36

1979. Perkins diesel. Designed by Bob Perry, the Freeport 36 performs well under sail and has the popular Owner cabin amidships. $57,000/0ffers.

27’ 28’ 30’ 31’ 32’ 35’ 36’ 36’ 36’ 38’ 38’ 41’ 42’

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27, diesel. $23,500 CAL 28 . . .2 from. $12,000 BABA 30,1984, every extra imaginable. $81,000 DUFOUR 31, 1979, great for Bay and Delta!. $49,500 RIVAL, 1977, diesel, cruise equipped . $39,500 FANTASIA, 1978, aft cabin plus. $75,000/0ffers CHEOY LEE Luders, 1976, cruise/liveaboard. $45,000 ISLANDER 36, three nice ones available. Offers LANCER 36, 1982, New full battens main. $49,750 BRISTOL, 1967, great shape. $35,500 GY38, 1981, Garden design pilothouse . $79,000 SEA TIGER, ketch, bluewater cruise and liveaboard .. $79,000 PEARSON 424, an outstanding cruising yacht... .Try $110,000

100 BAY STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965

(415) 332-5000

Size 16' 17' mg 18' 18' 20' 20' 21' 25' I? 41' 28' 30' 3 30' Vi 30' 31' 36' 40'

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22' CATALINA.$3,950 24' SEA RAY.18,000

ONLY TWO LEFT $18,027

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26' SHAMROCK dsl. 29,500

Manufacturer Year MARLIN '87 '84 CENTURIAN ’ BARRON '87 CARRERA '86 '88 SANGER GLASTR0N '85 SLEEKCRAFT '83 '80 FARALL0N BELL '83 ISLANDER '78 72 C&C '80 ERICSON PEARSON '83 KNUD REIMERS '47 ISLANDER '76 '81 C&C Soon to be

Value 10,500 10,000 11,500 7,500 17,000

High Bid 6,800 3,000 8,600 5,750 11,500

17,000 200hp Mercury eng, open bow 6,000 CM V-8 175hp eng, tandem trlr Fishing boat, Irg open cockpit 25,000 125,000 Trawler, VHF, am/fm stereo, dsl 23,900 Sloop; dsl, lots of sails Tiller steer., 5 sails, clean. 36,200 27,000 Yanpiar dsl, 12 hp, VHF, stereo 35,000 303, VHF, DS, whl steer, sails 20,000 True classic! New dsl, sails 45,000 Lots of electronics, sails, dean! Nicely equipt/maintained, beauty 116,000 released: 35' Ericson ★ 16' Marlin

11,500

Description / Comments MercCruiser eng, trlr, V-6 Merc/OMC 140hp. Make Offer Runabout, 0MC Cobra, custom trlr Mariner 150hp, full cover, trlr Cobra 5.7 litre, open bow ski boat

16,500 85,000 8,200 17,250 18,000 16,500 31,500 69,000

Unless otherwise noted, all boats are-located In our storage yard, or at our docks at Mariner Square In Alameda — CALL IF YOU NEED DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE — (4151 523-8502

26' FIBERGLASS dsl.4,950 26' CRUISERS twins.29,500 31' UNIFLITE.34,500 38' CHRIS CRAFT.54,500

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49,500

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AIL*

San Francisco Bay

320 Harbor Drive Sausalito, California 94965

(415) 332-5311 ★ Keoni Warinner ★ Carol Pratt ★ Dave Sheldon ★

38' PILOTHOUSE CARDEN CUTTER 1982. FIBERGLASS, PERKINS DIESEL, IDEAL CRUISE/LIVEABOARD — QUALITY GEAR.

3*’ ALBIN Trawler “Sailor's Oioice". F/G, teak decks, powered by twin Lehman diesels. Large aft cabin (queen bed), tub & shower. Fishing cockpit. Excellent liveaboard. $79,900.

38' LA9IR Bruce Farr designed and outfitted for fast single or doublehanded sailing. Complete electronics, kevlar hull. Replacement over $45,000. Raducad to $30,900.

CHEOT LEE 27' FRISCO FLYER. FIBERGLASS AND TEAK, NEW INBOARD DIESEL. TRY $7,500

69' MacCRIGOR 1986. Cruising version of this popular production yacht — Loran C, Auto¬ helm, radar, furling jib, stereo, hot water and much more. BANK CFFIRING.

36' LANC8B SLOOP 1983. Bill Lee design, diesel, new dodger, roller furling and more. A sharp looking boat, can be singlehonded. Only $93,000.

fast,

22' TANZER FIN KEEL, ROOMY W/GALLEY & DI¬ NETTE, SHORE POWER. ONLY $2,500

49' NIW ZIALAND 49 '81. Designed by is all set to fish or for family fun! Clean, stout sec boat Asking (99,000.

Gary Mull, large aft owner stateroom (queensize bed) — stability, well over IOR minimum adding to comfort and seakindlines for cruising and offshore racing, extras galore. Bnducnd $30,000.

illll TmmMw lAMf 47' PORPOISE KETCH GARDEN DESIGN, TRANSPACIFIC VETERAN, LOADED WITH CRUISING GEAR TRONIC AND SAILS. PRICE INCLUDES S.F. MARINA BERTH. TRY $1

CAL 28 FAST, BEAMY; ALL GLASS OCEAN CRUISER /RACER FROM LAPWORTH. DIESEL AUXILIARY. TRY $9,000

79, BY BOB DARR. CEDAR HULL, TEAK DECKS, GAFF MAIN. Owner must sell. MAKE AN OFFER.

49' CUTTER "GRISETTB" BUILT '04. STILL GOING STRONG. 2" TEAK HULL, KELVIN DSL, ALL EQUIP. FUNC¬ TIONS. READY TO SAIL! BE A MASTER MARINER AT A FRACTION OF THE COST ONLY ASKING $15,000.

308 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965

(415) 331-0533

Plffint/lap

FAX (415)331-1642

op, 1986. SatNav, radar B, AP, 8kw generator. A

r docks. Call John Baier $350,000

44’ CHEOY LEE 1983 PERRY. Great condition. Call Pete Sheppard $128,500.

52’ CHEOY LEE M/S, 1981. Pilothouse, 2 engines, 3 cabins. Sharp! Our exclusive.

Call A1 Levenson $298,000

42’ GOLDEN WAVE. ’84, by Cheoy Lee. Tri-cabin, fast racer/cruiser. At our docks.

Call John Baier $129,500.

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Bill QORMAN s.J YACHTS

* IN OUR MARINA

(415) 865-6151 FAX: (415) 865-1220 Sales: Jack Meagher Adam Sadeg Office Manager: Thelma Gonzales

"SAGA" 65-FT 9 GUAGE STEEL CIRCUMNAVIGATING CENTERBOARD KETCH

LIVEABOARD/CRUISERS

BAY/COASTAL 27' 28' 29' 29' 29' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 33' 33'

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CA12-27. C01UM8IA 8.3 CA12-29. ERICS0N. RANGER. ISLANDER BAHAMA ERICSON + .... ERtCSON. PEARSON. CATALINA. HUNTER. PEARSON 303 .. RANGER. SANTANA 30-30 C. COLUMBIA .... CS .

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21.500 23.500 25.900 27.500 19.800 35.800 39,995 19.900

27’ 32' 34' 35' 35' 35' 36'

22,000

36' * 37' 37' 38' 38' 38' 39' 39' 39'

24.950 30,000 39.950 30.900 35.500 39,000 33.900 46.500

VANCOUVER. ISLANDER.* PANDA. NIAGARA MK!.★ ERICSON. SANTANA.* ERICSON.* ISLANDER . PEARSON 365 . HUNTER. . ★ GULFSTAR ,.,. .★ C&C LANDFALL. ERICSON. . ★ : ERICSON 381. . ★ ! CAVALIER . .* LANCER MS. .* CAL II. X . -

34,500 38,000 95,000 75,900 33,500 49,500 62,000 57,500 65,000 45,950 77,000 74,500 79,000 89,900 69,500 75,000 72,000

40' 40' 41' 44' 44' 45' 46'

ENDEAVOUR . CHALLENGER.★ ISL FREEPORT.* CHE0YLEE. PETERSON. JEANNEAU.*, SEA STAR 460 .

POWER BOATS

99,500 73,900 97,000 128,500 130,000 189,000 150,000

TRADITIONAL DESIGNS 30' 30' 32' 35' 36' 37' 38' 39' 52'

ALBERG. CAPE DORY ktc . MARINER kch. ALC. CHEOY LEE Luder. . . . RAFIKI. ★ DOWNEAST. :. * FREYA. . . , COLUMBIA . .*

29,500 34,950 42,000 39,000 59,000 73,500 69,750 79,500 119,500

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30'SEA RAY fly bdg.* 32' BAYLINB1 .★ 32'.EAGLE PH .* 34' CHRIS CRAFT. 36' STEPHENS. 36' SEAHORSE.* 37' EGG HARBOR.* 38' 8AYLINER 3870 . 38' CHRIS CRAFT .... . 43' HATTERAS. .★ 45' SLUEWATER. . 48' PACEMAKER. 49' ALBIN.

65,000 42,995 69,000 35,000 49,500 89,500 63,500 99,500 174,900 200.000 110,000

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Motoryacht. With Twin 300 Cummins, generator, 2-3-4 staterooms, two heads, two showers, delivered San Francisco.

$295,000. ★ 1987 PT 52. Twin 320 Cummins, Loaded. Asking $335,000,

LOWRIE YACHT HARBOR 40 Pt. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 949011 Phone: (415) 454-7595 FAX: 415-454-2561 Telex: 384605 MYS UD

BIG MAC McINTOSJl 47 Cutter, 1986. Fast cruising in luxury. Owners double with stall shower aft, guest double forward with head. Loaded — Offered at -$250^007 $239,000.

At Our Docks.

49’ BELL/ALBIN 1982 aft queen cabin. Twin diesel, generator, etc Fine liveaboard. Asking $165,000.

35’ CHRIS 1972 diesel sloop Motorsailer. With aft stateroom — loaded!

Asking $60,000.

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52’ DeFEVER Flush Deck Trawler. The true world traveler. Built of steel and powered by Cummins — holds 3,000 gal fuel — 1000 gal water! She’s ready if you are — if you’re not, we have other Bay and Delta types for you. Asking $225,000.

maintenance. Asking $120,000

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CRUISING

HEADQUARTERS

Cruising Consultants for Coastal and Offshore Vessels COASTAL Pac. Seacraft. ... 16,000 ’ Ranger. ...24,950 Cal 2-29. ...24,500 Cal 2-30... ...22,000 * Carter. ...32,000 * Ericson. ...31,900 Alden M/Sailor.. ...49,500 *

25' * 29' 29' * 30' * 30' 32' * 32'

CRUISERS 33' 33' 34' 35' 35 36' 36’

Newport....49,500 Yamaha. ...34,000 Hunter 34. .. 49,500 Bristol 3 From.. .. 59,000 Coronado. ...48,000 Islander. .. 57,500 Watkins....65,500

OFFSHORE CRUISERS * 27' Vancouver. ... 34,500 * 27' Nor’Sea. ...49,000 30' Fisher. ... 50,000 * 31' Off Shore 31. ...27,500 32' Challenger. ... 39,500 32' Atkins. ... 59,500 * 33' Freedom 2 Fr...... 69,000 * 33' Vanguard. ...23,000 35' Rasmus. ...57,500 35' Niagara. ...79,500 36' Pearson Ketch.. ...65,000

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38' 39' 38' 40' 40' 41’ 41' 45' 46' 49'

Alajuela. .. 80,000 Cal. ...49,500 Han Christian. 115,000 Valiant. 129,000 Stevens 40. 130,000 Kings Legend. .. 89,500 Cheoy Lee.....89,500 Explorer. 110,000 Morgan Ketch. 149,000 Transpac MK II... 189,000

CLASSIC CRUISERS 53' Edson Schock. 165,000 * 30' Atkins Ctr. ...35,000 * 33' Intl.1 Design.... 14,000 * 60' Pilot Ctr....95,000 C & C & C 26. ...25,000 * C & C 27. ... 23,500 C & C 1/2 Ton. ...23,000 C&C35 MK II.... 49,500

26' * 27' 30' 35'

* * ’ * ’

24' 25' 30' 31' 33' 34'

* * * * *

22' 23' 25' 25' 25' 25' * 25'

G 36' C&C36. .. 62,500 38' C&C. .. 76,500 40' C&C. 120,000

PERFORMANCE 35' Nightingale. .9,500 35' Kirby. .9,500 36' P/J 1/2 Ton. ...28,950 38' Peterson 1/2T... ...33,500 40’ Tartan 10.... 22,000 Dash 34. ... 38,500

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HANS CHRISTIAN 38 MK II

Here is a true 10 that could be represented as new, Superbly appointed and meticulously kept a cruising boat that is a great buy at $ 115,000

CRUISERS Santana.. .. 45,000 Custom Alum. .. 59,000 Peterson. .. 62,500 Soderberg. .. 55,000 Santa Cruz. 113,500

SAN FRANCISCO• BAY CRUISERS Santana...5,250 * 27' Catalina. .. 26,500 Ranger. .9,500 * 27' Contest....15,000 27' Sun 27.....17,000 Bahama. .9,800 Cal 2-25 2 Fr.... 18,500 * 28' Newport. .. 16,000 29' Ericson. ..25,700 U.S. 25. ... 10,500 30' Islander Mkll. .. 28,000 Catalina.... 14,900 30' Pearson 30. .. 21,500 Ericson. ...13,500

POWER * 18' SunRunner. .8,900 * * 30' Chris Cavalier.... .. 16,000 * 30' Chris Connie. ...22,500 * 32' Owens. ... 22,500 * 35' Chris Craft. ...55,950 *

TRANSPAC 49 Mk. II a proven cruising ketch fully equipped and ready to leave. Full rol¬ ler furling main, mizzen and jib. This spacious and seakindly vessel has a 3 KW gen., SatNav, Autopilot, SSB, $ 189,000

BOATS 36' Trojan 36 S.F. ..36,500 38' PT38....88,500 40' Owens Tahitian.. .. 34,975 45' Bluewater. 110,000 46' Chris Connie. ..89,900

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VANCOUVER 27 A rare find. Canadian built, a Harris design, offshore proven. She has just returned from Australia. Fully equipped, this sturdy, sensible little cutter has more space than most 30 footers $34,500 J

CARTER 30' A custom built 30 footer designed by Dick Carter ideal for Bay or Coastal cruising. Shelias berths for five, with full galley, chart table and head. For cruising or racing, trie Carter 30 is designed as a functional, Sailboat $ 33,000 a iUMV*uuiiai, fast,.Sailors laoi, o uhmwhi , , ..■■ - — - —-----

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FORTMAN MARINA • (415) 523-7474 1535 BUENA VISTA AVE. • ALAMEDA

KERMIT PARKER YACHT BROKERAGE

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San Rafael Yacht Harbor 557 Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 456 1860

PIARSON 434 Ketck. 1978. A tremendous buy. Very good liveaboard or cruiser. Pricod to soil

40' CONCORDIA Motor Sailer. BMW diesel with only 60 hours, 8' dinghy, auto pilot. Ask¬

at $57,500.

ing $29,750.

34' CUSTOM ALUM. Sloop with lots of equipment. Bank wants all offers. Try $19,000.

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BARBARA REICHLE

ERNIE RIDEOUT

EDEKERS

THREE CHEERS TO THE CREW OF PA THFINDER There’s nothing we like better than hearing of another successful season with Larsen sails. So, it was with great pleasure that we spoke to Ernie Rideout the other day. It seems Ernie went sailing for the first time a while back aboard a sloop called Clarion in 1925. After becoming a junior member of the Santa Cruz YC in 1930 he began racing on a 42-ft yawl called Pathfinder in 1932 and on a sloop called Piccina in 1934. Following this initial introduction to racing, Ernie let us in on some illustrious sailing masters and events which provided much of his inspira¬ tion for racing. Ernie told us of watching some of the Bay area greats, Stanley Barrows aboard his big black ketch Dragoon and Lester Stone aboard his yacht Marilen. One of his biggest thrills was watching the old fox of San Francisco Bay, Art Rousseau, tacking his Six Meter Maybe up the Cityfront, dejjsating the Southern Cali¬

fornia boat in the San Francisco Perpetual Trophy defense. We were getting inspired just listening. Mind you, we haven’t forgotten the original intent of telling you about another suc¬ cessful season with Larsen sails. First however, we were getting quite curious about more of Ernie’s own experiences. Well it seems his YRA racing career started in 1956 with Acorns. That was followed by three season championships in the Acorn class. Then there were Rhodes 33s, Birds, Bears and four season championships with Columbia 29s. Since then Ernie was Commodore of the Santa Cruz Yacht Club in 1983 and Santa Cruz Yacht Club’s 1984 Yachtsman of the Year. Now we’re really getting pretty close to that successful 1988 sailing season. Ernie was just let¬ ting us know that he and the co-owners, Barbara Reichle, Ed Ekers and crew Doug Madeley of the Ariel Pathfinder had won the 1988 Ariel

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Season Championship. In fact, Ernie said he had won five season championships with Larsen sails — this one with a new Larsen jib and a three-year old Larsen main. Now we can’t claim to be a big part of the i story, in fact our loft has only been around since 1970, but then again we worked hard on Ernie’s sails, just so we could be part of this story. Larsen Sails has been building successful rac¬ ing sails for 18 years. We’re committed to stay¬ ing on the leading edge of technology and ser¬ vice. We can put together superior sails for your next YRA season, Cabo race or round the world cruise. We want to congratulate Ernie on his latest successful season. We are proud to have been chosen to play our part in these 63 years of sail¬ ing, and look forward to working with Ernie and crew in the upcoming seasons. So give us a call now so next year we’ll be hearing about the start of your long string of successful seasons.

Worsen Sails me Santa Cruz

Alameda

Stockton

Marine Center Breakwater

1041A 17th Ave.

(415) 865-3009

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