Latitude 38 May 1994 by Latitude 38 Media, LLC

LUME 2

I.0LS6 VO 'ssor UBS AmcIx3 an6eiuo^| st'Sl

ou| ‘ Ajes 6u!|iB|/\|

S,»0390d

aivd

sn 3iva >nna

39VlSOd

CLEAN HEADS?

Mm R A N n,

We’ve Got the Cleanest Heads in the Bay! Coming home from a bone-chilling day on the bay, or just salty, wet and tired...our Ceramic-Tiled, Heated Bathrooms, complete with secured private shower rooms were designed for you. We take great pride in our HEADS, that’s why they are cleaned twice daily by our discerning staff. You should keep your boat with us.... GRAND MARINA & MARINE CENTER,

the finest in boat care and homeports. offering:

• • • • • •

Over 400 concrete berths 30 to 60 feet Secured Gatehouses (key accessed only) Dockside Electrical (up to 50 A - 220 V) Cable TV 8c Telephone Services Dry Storage Heated 8c tiled restrooms with individual showers • Beautifully Landscaped with ample parking • Full service Fuel Dock and Mini Mart • Sailboat 8c Powerboat Brokers on site Leasing Office Open Daily 2099 Grand Street, Alameda, CA 94501

BOATYARD & MARINE CENTER:

• 60 Ton TRAVELIFT • Haulout Facilities • Electronics Sales and Service • Engine and Mechanical Repair • Machine Shop • Woodworking

(800) 65-BERTH (510) 865-1200

GENTRY-ANDERSON

FREE HAULOUT OR FREE MONTH WITH SIX-MONTH LEASE (For boats 43' or less) Page 2

• UwJt Z2 • May, 1994

A Job Well Done Michael Katz works all week to sail, so his sailing can't be work. And that makes Sabra, a Wylie Cat 39, the perfect boat for Michael. A cat boat, like the Wylie Cat, has only one sail. For the skipper and crew, that simplifies sail handling. For the sailmaker, sail design just became more complex. The free standing mast and the wishbone boom form a simple rig. But the “acreage” and the tremendous leech loads provide a serious challenge for the sail designer. Sabra s Pineapple mainsail performs superbly upwind and down, in light airs and in heavy.

I* US 0Q7

•

Sabra placed first in division and 27th overall among the 200 entrants in last month’s Doublehanded Farallon’s Race. Her single sail proved ideal for double-handed sailing: no jib changes, no spinnaker sets. Just plenty of speed and control. Michael Katz understands the work ethic: it’s only right to leave the hard work to the sailmaker. Especially when the job is done right! *Sabra Come by our booth at the Boat Show in Jack London Square DEALER FOR: Henri-Lloyd Foul Weather Gear & Headfoil 2 Sails in need of repair may be dropped off at: West Marine Products in Oakland or Stockton Svendsen's in Alameda & Seabird Sailing Center in Berkeley And Bay Riggers in Sausalito

PINEAPPLE SAILS"

•pow'r'db','>in'ap'>i's

(510) 444-4321 123 SECOND STREET, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94607 May. 1994 • UKUA Z2 •

Page 3

THE SAILING CONNECTION Call us at 800-5 TO SAIL Here are 5 reasons why... LEARN TO SAIL on boats you really want to charter After two days of training you can begin to charter, after the full ccourse you won't believe the difference.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT DAYS build confidence and try new challenges Heavy Weather, Spinnaker, Docking, Fog Piloting Man Overboard, Ocean Introduction, D iesels, you name it.

Out on our weekly Wednesday Nile event. A fun Sail with Claudio Schmid). Susan Cunningham, Ernst Hofer, Fran Goltlfarb and her dad Paul Goldfarb.

FULL CHARTER SERVICES 30-day advance charter bookings, save 10% Bare Boat, Skippered or Catered Corporate Charters option. Some of the boats have bookings into September already, book early.

OWN ABENETEAU 351 see one at our docks or at the Boat Show You can own a beautiful fully equipped yacht and receive income to make your boat payments with major tax benefits with our program.

PACIFIC CUP 1994 - TO HAWAII a learning adventure, practice starts May It's filling up, only a few spots left, share the experience. Two great boats: Freya 39 with Mary Swift and Tom Vance & Santa Cruz 50 - Yukon Jack.

THE SAILING CONNECTION ASA School, Charter Co., Club

(510) 236-8999 (800) 5TO-SAIL Page 4

L/MtUJr-Z? • May. 1994

CONTENTS subscriptions calendar letters loose lips sightings caribe cat caper stfyc match race invite tole mour fleming interview, pt. I double farallones isabelle autissier sea gypsy lightship race max ebb world of charter the racing sheet product highlights changes in latitudes classy classifieds advertisers' index brokerage COVER PHOTO: Latitude 38/JR Stern Reminder Graphic Design: Colleen Copyright 1994 Latitude 38 Publishing Co., Inc. Latitude 38 welcomes editorial contributions in the form of stories, anecdotes, photographs - anything but poems, please; we gotta draw the line some¬ where. Articles with the best chance at publication must 1) pertain to a West Coast or universal sailing audience, 2) be accompanied by a variety of pertinent, in-focus black and white (preferable) or color prints with identifica¬ tion of all boats, situations and people therein; and 3) be legible. Anything you want back must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Submissions not accompanied by an SASE will not be returned. We also advise that you not send original photographs or negatives unless we specifically request them; copies will work just fine. Notification time varies with our workload, but generally runs four to six weeks. Please don't contact us before then by phone or mail. Send all submissions to Latitude 38, P.O. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966. For more specific information, request writers' guidelines from the above address.

JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE • MAY21ST OPEN BOATS (NEW & USED) • BOAT RIDES • REFRESHMENTS • SEMINARS

BENETEAU OCEANIS 351

AN INSTANT SUCCESS: There have been 35 of the new 40s sold in just 6 months. The combination of rock solid construction, swift and easy sailing charateristics, com¬ fort, safety, and a huge liveaboard interior make this new bluewater globetrotter hard to resist. Beat price increase - order by May 21st and save on all Island Packets. Save $10,000 on I.P. 40!

PAMPER YOURSELF in the new Oceanis 351 with a care¬ fully crafted interior, finished in rich cherry, that has more volume and speed than most 38 footers. With 3 double berths, refrigeration, windlass, electronics, safety pack¬ age, and cockpit cooler your comfort is assured. The standard roller furling genoa and main sail make this all new performance cruiser sinfully easy to sail.

THE VERY BEST EXPERIENCE CAN BUY! 390 • 351 ~ ISLAND PACKET 44 • 40 • 35

AT OUR DOCKS: BENETEAU 45F5

THE BEST USED BOATS IN THE BAY AREA

ISLANDER 40 MS KETCH, 1973. Cruising vet in excellent condition. Features furling mizzen, main, and jib. Great to cruise or liveaboard. Only $64,500.

CATALINA 36,1985. Nicely equipped with dodger,furlingjib. dingy, refrigeration and more. Clean and ready to go for $60,000. Sistership

PARTIAL BROKERAGE LIST

BENETEAU OCEANIS 390. Classic versioni. A proven offshore cruiser loaded with in¬ verter. radar. Must see at $120,000.

ISLANDER 36. Great Bay boat, diesel. Excellentsail inventory. Priced to sell. $37,500

Boats in Bold Are Located in Richmond

SAIL

SAIL - cont’d

BENETEAU BROKERAGE

IT CATALINA, 1974.9,500

38' BALTIC, 1983.135,000

32' BENETEAU 32s5, 1989.72,500

27' ISLAND PACKET, 1988.55,000

38' CABO RICO, 1988.160,000

30' LANCER, 1985.24,995

40' ISLANDER MOTORSAILER, 1973 ....64,500

30' ALBIN BALLAD, 1978, excellent.19,500

40' PASSPORT, 1982 .135,000

31' ISLAND PACKET, 1986.69,000

40' X-119, 1990.128,000

34’ WYUE, 1980.33,000

40' CAPE DORY, 1985.135,000

35' C&C, 1972, needs work.18,000

40' TARTAN, 1986.145,000

35' BENETEAU FIRST 35s5 .82,500 39' BENETEAU 390, 1990.120,000 43' BENETEAU 432, 1987, new eng .. 109,000 45' BENETEAU FIRST 45f5, 1991 .239,000 451 BENETEAU 456, 1983 .135,000

35' ISLAND PACKET, 1989.129,000

41' MORGAN 01, 1974, clean cruiser 57,750

36' ISLANDER, 1976, diesel.34,900

41' C&C, 1984.99,500

POWER BROKERAGE

36' PEARSON, 1985.69,500

42' TARTAN, 1982.115,000

27’ SEA RAY, engine overhaul.23,000

1220 Brickyard Cove Rd. Point Richmond, CA 94801

36' CATAUNA, 1985.60,000

43' MASON, 1982 .145,000

31' TIARA HARDTOP, 1984...offers/try 70,000

(510) 236-2633

38' ISLAND PACKET, 1989.139,500

49' TASWELL, 1991 .449,000

31' TIARA FLYBRIDGE, 1988.99,950

Fax (510) 234-0118 May. 1994 • UtiUJe 39 * Page 5

SUBSCRIPTIONS □ Enclosed is $26.00 for one year Third Class Postage (Delivery time 2-3 weeks; Postal Service will not forward third class, so you must make address change with us in writing.)

Third Class Renewal

(current subscription)

□ Enclosed is $50.00 for one year First Class Postage (Delivery Time 2 to 3 days) (Canada: First Class Only)

EH First Class Renewal □ Gift Subscription

(current subscription)

- Gift Card to read from:

We regret that we cannot accept foreign subscriptions, nor do we bill for subscriptions. Check or money order must accompany subscription request.

Name Address

Bay Island Yachts, your California dealer for Prout Catamarans

City

State

Zip

Please allow 4-6 weeks to process changes/additions, plus delivery time.

INDIVIDUAL ISSUE ORDERS

Why a Catamaran? In a few words... Performance: "We reached 10 knots in 15 appar¬ ent, and without the 20 degrees heel." Room: "She's exceptionally spacious - a monohull would have to be twice as big to have rooms like these." Stability: "She's safe for the children - the decks are large and flat, the easy motion doesn't throw them around, and with the lines led aft, you never need leave them alone in the cockpit."

Why Prout? They're all constructed under Lloyds IS09002/ BS5750 Quality Assurance and have 5-year anti¬ osmosis warranties. They're all immensely strong with a safety record which remains intact - not one hull failure in over 10 million miles at sea.

Current issue = $5.00 • With classy ad placed = $3.00 Back Issues = $7.00 (must indicate exact issue by month or vol. #) DISTRIBUTION

□

We have a marine-oriented business/yacht club in Califor¬ nia which will distribute copies of Latitude 38. (Please fill out your name and address and mail it to the address below. Distribution will be supplied upon approval.)

□

Please send me further information for distribution outside California.

Business Name

Type of Business

Address City County

State

Zip

Phone Number

Charter Placements Available We have charter positions open for an Event 34, Snowgoose 37 and Escale 39. Inquire about your savings (up to 10% of the purchase price) when you place a Prout into charter.

JS3S

YACHTS (510) 814-0400 2099 Grand Street, Alameda, CA 94501 (FAX) 814-8765 Page 6

• UxctoM 1$ * May. 1994

"we go where the wind blows" Publisher & Executive Editor.Richard Spindler, ext. Ill Co-Publisher.Kathleen McCarthy, ext. 112 Bookkeeping.Tina Dunne, ext. 101 General Manager.Colleen Levine, ext. 102 Production.Christine Weaver, ext. 103 Production.Mimi Atkinson, ext. 104 Production.Kirstin Kremer, ext. 112 Advertising.Mitch Perkins, ext. 107 Advertising.John Arndt, ext. 108 Associate Editor.Rob Moore, ext. 109 Managing Editor...John Riise, ext. 110 Contributing Editors.Paul Kamen, Andy Turpin, Shimon Van Collie Directions to our office.ext. Classifieds.ext. Subscriptions.ext. Distribution.ext.

212 21 24 25

P.O. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966 • (415)383-8200 Fax:(415)383-5816 Please address all correspondence by department name.

(510) 814-0400

/or lAICJUOI-l Owner just bought another boat and would like to see this one go to a new owner. She is completely equipped to cruise from Sto-Boomson main &mizzen, roller furling jib and down to the sailing computer. Call us for <com specs or a color brochure. Now asking $269,000.

36' FREEDOM.94,900 Great boat for the singlehander.

m mm 32' MORGAN.39,950 Affordable bluewater cruiser.

35' ALBERG.29,900 Great boat for Mexico and beyond.

37' RAFIKI .. Popular cruisfer al

Cet&te 47

25' 27' 28’ 28' 30' 30' 30' 32' 32' 32' 33' 34' 35' 35' 36' 36' 36' 36'

Great cruising boat or liveaboard.

MERIT w/ trailer. ....10,500 37' RAFIKI .69,900 CAL Mk III. ...12,750 38' MORGAN Moon Shadow.54,500 ISLANDER. ....15,900 38’ KAISER KETCH.59,900 BRISTOL Channel cfr. ...57,000 41' CORONADO.54,500 CATALINA. ....33,900 43' NEW ZEALAND CTR.129,500 YANKEE. ....24,900 44' LANCER TWIN TURBO ...119,900 ISLANDER BAHAMA .... ....23,900 46' CAL 2-46.129,900 MORGAN. ....39,950 46’ MORGAN .109,900 EVASION Pilothouse. ....36,950 47’ JEANNEAU.149,500 PEARSON 323. ....38,500 47’ CELERE ..New Production PROUT CATAMARAN ... ....79,500 49’ ALBIN TRAWLER .145,000 ALOHA. ....59,900 " 50' COLUMBIA. 109,500 ALBERG. ....29,900 50' COLUMBIA.119,500 CHEOY LEE LION. ...37,500 511 TATOOSH .269,000 FREEDOM. ....94,900 65’ MACGREGOR .124,950 CATALINA. ....79,900 FREEPORT Islander. ...59,950 11 YBA C&C. ...44,900 !

Mike Clausen 2099 GRAND

46” CAL MARK II....129,000

C&C..44,900

Selected

30' YANKEE.24,950

DEALERS FOR:

Twin turbo Perkins, motivated seller.

Recent survey and new bottom.

Small Yacht Special

Won't last long; at our dock.

44' LANCER.119,900 price.

•

Neil Riley

•

Dave Wolfe

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 94501 ‘A (510) 814-0400 FAX (510) 814-8765 May, 1994 • ItMUiVl •

Page 7

ACTIVE WEAR • PASSENGERS FOR HIRE CHARTERS • CATALINA YACHTS • BROKERAGE BOATS

ACTIVE WEAR • SAILING LESSONS NEW BOATS

CATALINA 30 MK III

New redesigned deck and interior incorporates many of the new features found on the Catalina 320. Same great underbody as the original; maintains its one-design status. See this new improved Catalina 30 coming soon to O'Neill Yachts.

Sail Makers

CATALINA 270

Specializing in the finest cruising and racing sails • Repairs/Re-cuts/Conversions •

Boat of the year. Coming to O'Neill Yachts...soon on display.

27’ 27’ 27' 29' 30’ 30' 33' 35.5' 42' 50' 50'

Catalina, 1977..$11,995 Cal T-2, 1973 ..$12,500 Santa Cruz, 1986..$13,900 Cal, 1970 ..$12,000 Cal, 1963 ..$19,900 Catalina, 1984..$29,500 Yorktown, 1973..$12,950 Bristol, 1982..$60,000 Beneteau, 1985 ..$109,500 Santa Cruz, 1979..$189,500 Santa Cruz, 1984..$199,500

POWER 48' 40' 36’ 25'

(415) 347-0795

BROKERAGE

SAIL

Offshore, 1986 ..$350,000 Gulf Com., 1986 . .2 from $115,000 Uniflite, 1973..$50,000 Bayliner Ciera, 1990 ..$31,000

Off Highway 101 across from Coyote Point 1125 N. Amphlett Blvd. • San Mateo, CA 94401 .

—

QUICK LATCH SNATCH BLOCK

by [Msp® Easy Opening, 100% Secure when Latched We’ve taken the industry standard add made it even better! Available in trunnion and non-trunnion models.

2222 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(408) 476-5202

O'NEILL

Up to 7,000 lbs. distortion rating. For full information, contact your nearest dealer or Nicro for a FREE full line catalog.

Fax (408) 476-5238 YACHT CENTER

CAL YACHTS Page 8

Leading Edge

• UtiUM 12 • May, 1994

•

HOBIE CAT

2085 West Avenue 140th • Dept. LT05, San Leandro, CA 94577 FAX 510-351-5465

(510)

GRAND MARINA

521-1929

MASON 43.$159,900 A1 Mason designed these beautiful sailing vessels to be the most comfortable & sea kindly yachts, a standard of excel¬ lence for the BLUEWATER Cruiser. Excellent inventory of equipment and in excellent condition. Truly a unique op¬ portunity for the serious Cruising Skipper.

MARINE TRADER 46.$149,900 Generous Liveaboard accommodations with beautiful teak interior decor. Both heads have shower over tub facilities. Guest Stateroom has pullman double to port, owner's stateroom has cjueen-size island berth with lots of hanging lockers and drawers. Large salon with a galley down configura¬ tion. At our docks for your inspection.

By? BROKERS CHOICE 22' CAL w/troiler.7,000

38' CSC LANDFALL .... .63,000

22' MERIT w/troiler.5,950

38' CSC..125,000

26' CHRYSLER w/troiler.9.900

38' ERICS0N. .119 000

26' S-2, dsl.9,900

41'

27' US YACHTS, dsl.14,500

41' CSC..96,500

28' MORGAN.12,500

41' SCHOONER ..51,000

29' ERICS0N.C.16,950

41' CSC..98,500

30' HUNTER, dsl.19,950

41' MORGAN 01. .69,500

30' SVENDSKA FLICKA.7,645

43' MASON. . 159,900

30' NEWPORT.16,500

43' SPINDRIFT. .159,000

ERICSON 32.2 from 24,950

CAPE DORY.59,950

Excellent Performance Cruiser

Quality World Cruiser

30' PEARSON.24,500

43' KETTEN8ERG. .58,000

32' ERICS0N.24,500

44' GULFSTAR. .77,000

32' CORONADO.reduced 14,950

44' PETERSON. .112,500

NEWPORT 30.16,950

PEARSON 30.NEW!!!

32' BRISTOL, dsl...16,900

45' COLUMBIA.67,000

Steal This Fun Cruiser!

Owner says, "Bring me offers!"

y, ,\'s < '

Zi*

32' ERICS0N.67,500 33' CAPE DORY.59,950

48' MAPLE LEAF. . 155,000

36' PETERSON One-Ton.34,500

48' CUSTOM CUTTER. .86,500

37' RAEIKI.78,500

50' KETTENBURG. .45,000

37' TAYANA.88,500

50' ED-12. . 179,900

. j. mi-

TT '1.'""vT f *-

■

*!*

iia—■—p

37' PEARSON.114,000

FUJI 35.43,900

SCHOONER.51,000

Quality Construction!!!

1963 H. Chappelle Schooner

- ATTENTION SELLERS h 3 California Offices • Monthly Reports of Activity BUC International Listing Service CYBA Multiple Listing Service Market Evaluation Available • Sales Display Basin

Sir ..a <1 it

QUALITY PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA

BmItV' ••• .. N hum KETTENBURG 50 .45,000

CELERE 47 ...245,000

Sacrifice - owner says SELL!

Comfort in Performance Cruising!

2323 Shelter Island Drive

2099 Grand Street

Marina del Rey, California 90292

San Dieco, California 92106

Alameda, California 94501

Fax (310) 306-4801

Fax (619) 224-9225

Fax (510) 522-6198

(310) 306-1882

(619) 224-3277

(510) 521-1929

14025 Panay Way

May. 1994 • UlUt+sU 3? • Page 9

StockdaCe Marine AND NAVIGATION CENTER

OPEN 5 DAYS CLOSED SUNDAY & TUESDAY

• Chandlery • Specializing in Trailerable Sailboats • Over 50 Boats on Display •

4730 MYRTLE AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841 - (916) 332-0775 • Fax (916) 332-2500 SAMPLE BROKERAGE TRAILERABLES

★ CLEARANCE ★

WITH TRAILERS

NEW

TRAILERABLES WITHOUT TRAILERS

1993 Hunter 19 with trailer.

6.5' Cape Cod Frosty 8' Naples Sabot 8' Nitza Tender 11’ Ace Row Boat 25’ Santana 525

11' Karoke Jr. 12' Sears Row Boat 13’ Cyclone (2) 14' Omega 15' Coronado (2) 15' Montgomery (2) 15'Windmill 17' O’Day (2) 17' Vagabond 18'Buccaneer 19' MacGregor 19' Rhodes 19' Tangerine 20' Gloucester 20' Ranger 20' Santana 21' Aquarius

21' 21' 21' 22' 22’ 22' 23' 23' 23' 24' 24' 24' 25' 25' 26' 26' 27'

Clipper Pacific Yachts Santana Chrysler MacGregor Venture 2-22 Newport North American Santana Buccaneer 240 Balboa Venture Lancer Mk 1 Lancer Mk II American Clipper Balboa 8.2 (2)

$9,500

MULTIHULLS WITH TRAILERS

14' 16' 18' 18' 23'

Hobie Hobie (2) Alpha Cat Hobie Tremolino Tri

MULTIHULLS WITH TRAILERS

14' Hobie 16' Hobie (2) 18' Alpha Cat

18' Hobie 23' Tremolino Tri

NON-TRAILERABLES 27' 27' 27' 28' 28' 29'

Richmond ■*C580

Mill Valley

SAMPLE BROKERAGE TRAILERABLES - cont'd

30' 30' 30' 31' 38' 44'

Catalina (2) Ericson (2) O'Day Lancer Newport Mk II Ericson

Cal Ericson Islander Cheoy Lee Offshore Downeast Bruce Robert (hull only)

EMERYVILLE CITY MARINA

EMERYVILLE V CITY j

A quick trip to the Bay, a quick trip from your home.

Vmarinav'

Berkeley^

RECENT UPGRADES AND OFFERINGS:

1 EMERYVILLE

0 Recently dredged berths and channel

Oakland

0 0 0 0

,San Francisco

FREE utilities FREE launch ramp & fish pier NEW full service chandlery NEW bathroom, shower, laundry facility i

Call for competitive rates Hayward Consider all the features of Emeryville's Design Award-winning Ma¬ rina. Centrally located for the entire Bay Area with easy driving access by car and quick access to terrific Bay sailing. Check all these features: 0 0 0 0 0 Page 10

Phone hook-ups available Dock boxes FREE pump-out station Fuel dock - diesel & gas Ample free parking

• IaKUJUI? • May. 1994

0 0 0 0 0

Excellent security 25-60' berths Restaurants Sportfishing center City park

EMERYVILLE CITY MARINA 3310 Powell St. exit off 1-80 Emeryville next door to Hank Schramm's Sportfishing

(510) 596-4340 fax (510) 596-4342

Would You Pay $35,000 for 20 Gallons of Diesel? Chances areYour Insurance Company Won't Either! Conventional bilge systems can not distinguish hydrocarbon contamination (oils, fuels, hydraulics, etc.) from water. When present these contaminates will be discharges. If a fuel tank, supply hose, or fitting were to fail, large quantities will be dispersed. Insurance companies play the odds. They know even small amounts can lead to astronomical costs. This is why most exclude pollution from coverage. The boater is extremely liable and at risk. OilTrap has developed the protection you need. Our MA Series Hydrocarbon Filtration Bilge Management System will guard the environment and you, not only on a daily basis, but also in the event of major

MA 2000

BRINGING YOU CLEANER WATER EVERYDAY! Call or Stop by our Exclusive list of Dealers and find out h6w OilTrap can Protect ALAMEDA Nelson's Marine Inc. Art *(510) 536-5548 Mariner Boat Yard Pete-(510) 521-6100 Edinger Marine Service Terry • (510) 522-4677

EUREKA Humbolt Bay Yacht Builders Leo • (707) 445-2148

SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Boat Works Doug • (415) 626-3275

SAUSALITO Edinger Marine Service Bill & Glen • (415) 332-3780

NEWPORT BEACH American Pack Ship Yard Richard • (714) 675-2645

SAN DIEGO Bucklew Marine Systems Bo or Terry * (619) 224-5702

SANTA BARBARA The Chandlery Rob • (805) 965-4538

VALLEJO Yacht Masters Dan or Cary-(707) 554-2813

WEST PITTSBURG Harris Yacht Harbor, Inc. Mike • (510) 687-8400

HEA VY DUTY DEEP CYCLE MARINE BA TTERIES Available at the following local marine chandleries and service distributors:

Join us in celebrating our 10-year anniversary as Fortman Marina!

Cruising Seas Services, Benicia Bay Ship & Yacht, Richmond Nautilus Marine, Isieton Mariner Boat Works, Alameda Neville Marine Electric, Alameda Svendsen's Chanderly, Alameda Proper-Tighe Marine, Alameda Star Marine, Alameda Golden State Diesel Marine, Oakland Boater's Friend, Berkeley Bay Yacht Service, Alameda Altamarine Electronics, Alameda

Take advantage of slips for...

AMERICAN BATTERY Hayward, CA (510) 881-5122

PER FOOT! Utilities Included!

si (SDUMSS SEBASTOPOL, CA zodiac r

(707) 887-7708 Offer good for boats up to 32' only Call & ask for details

ZAROUMA 1KIFF

V TOHATSU outboards

FORTMAN MARINA (510) 522-9080 1535 BUENA VISTA AVENUE ALAMEDA, CA 94501

YAMAHA

EVmRUDE

Visit our NEW Showroom & Demo Center in Marin SeefesgT

(Subject to availability. Deposits required. New berthers only. Offer good until 7-31-94.)

KLAMATH'

(415) 925-1898

Imi zodiac

CUSTOM INNERSPRING MATTRESSES • Contour shapes Angles - V-berths NO PROBLEM • Latex Foam Rubber Mattresses

CUSTOM FITTED • Bedspreads • Sheets

• Blankets • Mattress Pads

Nothing's Impossible • Can Ship Anywhere

HANDCRAFT MATTRESS CO.

601 E. Alton, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(800) 241-7751 • FAX (714) 241-8316 Page 12

• UliUJt J2 • May,

1994

"Everyone Needs a Bigger Boat"

KENSINGTON YACHT & SHIP BROKERS WEST BAY 475 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito

(415) 332-1707

EAST BAY Fortman Marina, 1535 Buena Vista, Alameda

TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

(510) 865-1777

48' AMEL KETCH, 1987. European, beauty, loaded, electric furling. Loc. Florida Asking $222,000.

41, SCEPTRE, 1985. Canadian-built, pilothouse. Exceptional quality shows like new. Cruise-ready, Asking $205,000

gijg Buyers & Sellers NET We reach a worldwide market. 42' WESTSAIL cutter, 1981. Center cockpit, Crealock design. Asking $95,000.

Via Computerized Multiple Listing

37 AMAZON, 1986. Steel. Well known superior quality. Beautifully maintained & equipped. Asking $145,000.

36' CHEOY LEE, 1985. Pedrick design = style, toughness and performance. Asking $59,000.

28' J/28C, '86.37,900 30' LANCER, '81..14,900 Firm 34' TARTAN YAWL, 74...35,000

37 37 40' 40'

38' CABO RICO, 1982. Rugged ocean cruiser, newly refurbished. Asking $78,000.

SWEDISH Steel Ketch.45,000 CUSTOM PILOTHOUSE, '85 ...110,000 DUTCH YAWL, ’53.67,500 C&C, ’82 . 72,000

45JEANNEAU, 1984. Fast & comfortable, offshore cruiser. Asking $125,000.

36’ PEARSON 365 KETCH, 1979. New Awlgrip, all refurbished. Asking $54,900.

45' LAPWORTH, 56... 47 KETTENBURG, '47. 57 RASMUSSEN KETCH, '25

EAST COAST AND QUALITY EUROPEAN YACHTS 37 AMAZON, '86 (Florida).145,000

48’ C&C, '81 (Florida)....189,500

44' AMAZON Steel Cutter, '92 (Canada) ...239,000

53' AMEL, '89 (France).372,000

44' SWAN 441, '80 (Sweden)... 215,000

75' FRERS PJ Sloop, '81 (Med).350,000

■MV 38' VAGABOND, 1987. Roomy, great liveaboard & ocean cruiser. Asking $79,900.

40' (LOA) ENGLISH GAFF ketch, 1985. Traditional beauty in fiberglass. Asking $49,500.

39’ C&C CUTTER, 1973. Upgraded & loaded for long distance cruising. Asking $77,500.

46', SEA STAR, 1983 Piltohouse cutter Comfortable liveaboard, cruiser. Asking $159,000.

HMHHB HHHHnMHHKaaB

■■■■■■bmssb

May. 1994 • UUUJi 39 • Page 13

,rst New England

For boat loans, call First New England first! -s

Before you look for your next yacht, call on the experts that have over fifty years of financing and yachting experience.

Northern California Tom Swearengen (510)614-0567 • (800)233-6542 2000 Powell St., Suite 200, Emeryville, CA 94608

Page 14

• U&UJ* 1% • May. 1994

1070 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 865-6151 FAX (510) 865-1220

Sales:

FEATURING: THE BEST MAINTAINED USED CRUISING BOATS

Jack Meaaher

• OPEN BOAT WEEKEND • (The way to buy and sell boats in the ’90s)

May 14 & 15 (weather permitting)

10 am to 4 pm BtN£T£AU „ ike marVe' °n

ome

w^ostoterc

lV\e firs' °'' Wes* Coos', , soiteoc* *< ,roosletrob

BiT' T983UB^toteroomcru.»er* few'ofg•£°?. £d o\ care and ^rke'T,\ndoUoraae.Cfef

,, with this k .-^/single wnci',n9'

COASTAL CRUISERS 30'

VINDO. ..33.000

HUNTER. .29,500

UVEABOARD CRUISERS

32'

GULF PH. .39,500

34'

TARTAN.

33'

RANGER. .25.000

35'

YOUNG SUN.

33'

NOR'WEST.. .42.000

36'

ISLANDER FREEPORT.

35'

ERICSON MKII!. .69,900

38'

MORGAN MoonShadow. 54.500

36'

BENETEAU 370 . ..91.500

43'

AVPHITRITE.149.000

40'

CL OFFSHORE YWL. ..56.500

65'

MacGREGOR.125.000

May. 1994 •

3? • Page 15

Custom Designs

SEAWARD

TAYANA Production Prices

(m £ M B

BUC

! NGT

PACIFIC

\ Robert Perry said that the/Tayana 52 has the "sweete exhibit flip' stunning symmetry, the sheer beauty of th with high sleeping sea, she is an eye-sto

er” he has ever drawn. Few yachts hether lying at anchor or playing f the first magnitude.

SEAWARD PACIFIC • Leading importer ofTayana Yachts from 37’ to 65’ • Also specializing in quality used Tayanas and other serious performance cruising yachts 52’ TAYANA, ‘84. aft cockpit.$229,000 42' TAYANA, '82/'84/'85. center cockpit from$!29,500 42'TAYANA ’89. aft cockpit.$169,500

1 I

40'LANCER,’84,

center cockpit .S 37' TAYANA. '76.$ 36'CREALA,'87.$ 35' SANTANA. '80.$

68.000 72.500 87,500 59,500

lOl SHIPYARD WAY NEWPORT BEACH (714) 673-5950 (800) 675-7174

lily 111 n

.$ 59,500 .$ 17,500

CALIFORNIA 92663 FAX: (714) 673-1058

7,000 sq. ft Dedicated to Rigging

Selection Service

.$ 65,000

33’ CAL, '86. 33'SWIFT,'78. 30' ISLANDER, '76 .

Bay Riggers stocks thousands of items & several miles of rope and wire for your selection. With in-house fabrication facilities. Bay Riggers can make your rigging fast -- often while you wait! Bay Riggers is staffed with sailors with thousands of miles of sea experience. Let our knowledge work for you.

Price

Bay Riggers discounts everything! Show us a legitimate better price and we will match it!

"One of the most complete rigging shops in the world" FURLERS • ROPE • HARDWARE

Bay Riggers, Inc. 2346 Marinship Way

Complete spar building facilities

(415) 332-5757

WELDING • PAINTING • FABRICATION

Page 16

• UlCUJt W • May. 1994 \

MORGAN 50 • 45 • 38

NONSUCH 36 • 33 • 30 • 26 • 22

CATALINA 50 • 42 • 36 • 34 • 32 • 30 • 28 • 270 • 25 • 22

CATALINA 36 Extra Large Main Cabin Two Large Staterooms Traditional Design Walk-in Transom Furling Jib Battery Charger Autohelm Instruments Anchor Windlass Large Galley Extra Storage Safety Package Less than $90,000

m CATALINA 36

OPEN BOAT WEEKEND MAY 14 & 15 East Bav Brokerage- Farallone Yacht Sales 42' 42' 38' 37' 37' 36' 36' 34' 32' 32' 39' 30' 30' 26' 30' 30' 27’

Ponderosa. ...’85. .159,500 Catalina. ...'89 .109.995 CT Princess... ...’84. .69,500 Hunter Legend ... '89 .74,995 Hunter. ...'85. .43,950 Islander. ...'77. .42,900 Mariner. ...79. .45,000 Catalina (2>... '86/'87 . ..from 56,000 Westsail. ...74. .49,900 Pearson. ...79. .TBA Nantucket. ... 71 . .27,500 Nonsuch Ultra ...'88. .92,500 Nonsuch Classic 79. .49,500 Nonsuch Ultra ... '86. .TBA ..from 19,500 Catalina (4). Coronado. ...73. .11,900 Catalina. ..'82. .11,900

West Bav Brokerage - Eagle Yacht Sales Columbia, 71, new diesel.reduced to sell 49,995 Catalina, '89,3 cabin layout, radar, extras... 109,995 Morgan, 79, aft cabin, liveaboard slip.69,995 Catalina, '83, diesel, excellent condition.44,995 Hunter, '89, mint shape, aft cabin, extras.75,000 C & C, 79, diesel, furling, race equipped.54,995 Islander, 78, great shape, lots of extras.42,995 Ericson, 74, furling.reduced 27,500 Alberg, '66, diesel, new sails, full keel.29,995 Irwin, '86, diesel, aft cabin.reduced 49,950 Catalina, '86, furling, dodger, frig, clean.59,995 Columbia, 71, rebuilt engine, lots of room ... 24,995 Columbia, 74, diesel inboard, new listing.27,995 Nauticat, '83, motorsailer, ready to cruise.85,500 Morgan, 75,0/l, new dsl, great liveaboard ... 37,995

79 MARINER 36.$45,000

32' 30' 30' 30' 29’ 28' 27' 27' 27' 27' 27' 27' 26' 26' 25'

Westsail, 74, full keel, sail the world.49,995 Lancer, '84, diesel, wheel, aft cabin layout.... 19,995 Coronada, 73, diesel, nice condition, extras 15,995 Cal 3-30, dodger, furling, lots of gear.24,995 Ericson, 70, Atomic 4, very clean.15,995 Islander, '82, new listing, excellent cond.22,995 Bristol, 76, coastal cruiser, great condition . 13,995 Catalina, 76, dinette interior, C.P. slip.11,495 Catalfna, 76, inboard, very clean boat.12,495 Catalina, 72, inboard, Harken furling, extras 11,500 Catalina, 71, outboard, dinette interior.9,995 Ericson, 73, diesel inboard, very clean boat 11,995 Capri, '91, diesel, refer, shower, like new.26,995 Folkboat, 72, Volvo diesel, Coyote Pt. slip ... 10,995 Coronado, '65, new mast & rig.4,495

75 MORGAN 0/133 .$»7,995

‘89 LEGEND 37.$74,995

West Bay

tzast East Bay

f^farallone yacht sales

Boole Ifacfo SaCet

1070 MARINA VILLAGE PARKWAY #104 ALAMEDA, CA 94070

1966 COYOTE POINT DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94401

(510) 523-6730

(415) 342-2838

CATALINA 50 • 42 • 36 • 34 • 32 • 30 • 28 • 25 • 22

MORGAN 50 • 45 • 38

NONSUCH 36 • 33 • 30 • 26 • 22

'87 CATALINA 34.$56,000

NIAGARA 42 » 35

CATALINA 50 • 42 • 36 • 34 • 32 • 30 • 28 • 270 • 25 • 22

MORGAN 50 • 45 • 38

YOUR ^///f^MORGAN HEADQUARTERS

MORGAN 50 • 45 • 38

CATALINA 320 Furling Jib Refrigeration Battery Charger Propane Stove Anchor Windlass Autohelm Instruments Safety Package Pedestal Steering Cockpit Cushions Extra Large Cockpit Performance Elliptical Keel Priced Less than $70,000

NIAGARA 42 • 35

NONSUCH 36 • 33 • 30 • 26 • 22

CATALINA 50 ♦ 42 • 36 » 34 • 32 • 30 • 28 • 25 • 22

WYLIECAT 39 • 30 May, 1994 • UlZUJilS • Page 17

EDINGER « MARINE SERVICE COMPLETE • ENGINE SALES & SERVICE • HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING • ELECTRICAL & CORROSION CONTROL REFRIGERATION & WATERMAKERS

^fflrap

SYSTEMS SPECIALISTS! PUR 12v. WATERMAKERS

BILGE^UMP SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

INVERTERS

TORTHE

nnrrr?

GENERATORS

SAUSAL6TO • 415-332-378©

ALAMEDA ° 510-522-4677

Berkeley Marina

"WOW!" What Protection... Against line, net and weed entanglement.

Gateway to the Golden Gate Location • Location • Location Choice berths available Easy 1-80 Access • Beautiful Park Setting

Berkeley Marina 201 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 644-6376 Page 18

All shaft sizes in stock. Next Day Delivery Available.

WfljO1

LINE, NET & WEED CUTTER

285 S.W. 33rd St. • Ft. Lauderdale • FL 33315 Call for a FREE Brochure:

TOLL FREE: 1*800*824» 5372

• UaA 3? • May, 1994

SAN FRANCISCO SWAN 59 Naxos (1985) Well maintained and lightly used, this yacht has it all. Three staterooms plus crew, watermaker, air condi¬ tioning, generator, etc. Owner has bought a new Swan and this is our (Nautor) trade-in. Incredible opportunity with an asking price of only S675.000.

SWAN 46 Trumpeter (1984) Terrific inventory including GPS, SSB, autopilot, furling system, windlass, 15 sails, even leather in the saloon. Very well maintained and keenly for sale at only $279,000. At this price she won't last long; call us today.

New SWAN 44 INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!

How would you like to own a new Swan 44 and pay only 1/2 price? That is what the savings will be for the first person who buys a Swan 44 and places it in our limited charter fleet. This Frers design features two private staterooms and two heads. She offers a huge cockpit and a companionway that is easy to get up and down. Truly, an ideal Bay boat. This opportunity is only available for one 44 so call us today for details.

Model 371

Year

Desianer

Price

1982

Holland

96,000 *

391

1982

Holland

151,000 *

1974

S& S

95,000 ©

411

1979

S & S

137,500 ©

1981

Holland

128,000 *

431 441

1976

S& S

125,000 ©

1978

Holland

140,000 ©

46 47

1984

279,000 *

1977

Frers S & S

179,000 ©

1981

Frers

375,000 ©

53 57

1985

Frers S& S

675,750 395,000 ©

Frers

650,000

61 65

1985 1985 1974

S&S 402,000 651 1982 Frers 795,000 * Prices are in foreign currencies and are based on 3/1/94 exchange rates. O Boats are located in the U.S.

NAUTORs

SWAN Paul Kaplan Co. 10 Marina Boulevard San Francisco CA 94123 USA Fax 415 567 6725 Tel 415 567 6703

Your J1:Metre One Design Dealer San Francisco's Yacht Broker Since 1969 HANS CHRISTIAN 41T Now $198,000

SAIL 26' 29’ 32’ 34' 34'

Quarter Tonner 14,000 J-Boat 19,500 Coronado 19,000 11 :Metre One Design 42,500 Pearson 57,500

35' 35' 36' 36' 37' 37' 37' 38' 38' 38' 39'

Santana Chris Craft Sloop Lancer Freedom CF Grand Soleil Express Endeavous Hood Farallon Clipper Fairweather Mariner

35,000 25,000 37,500 120,000 42,500 84,000 80,000 65,000 124,000 36,500 139,000

39' C & C 41' Hans Christian 41T

77,500 198,000

42' 44' 45' 47'

69,000 119,000 119,000 179,000

Custom Yawl Davidson Custom S & S Macintosh

38’ HOOD Reduced to $124,000

POWER 30' Carver

59,000

32' Grand Banks

47’ MACINTOSH

$179,000

$42,500

CF 37

34* PEARSON

44’DAVIDSON

$57,500

$119,000

105,000

33' Egg Harbor

80,000

33' Trojan

69,500

34' Mainship Trawler

54,000

34' Golden Star

84,000

35’ Bertram

89,000

36' Hinkley

220,000

37' Hatteras

118,000

38’ Hunter

19,000

38' Bayliner

94,500

42' Chris Craft

70,000

44' BestWays

146,500

48' Nordic 480

325,000

49' Albin Trawler

145,000

53' Hatteras

330,000

55’ Chris Craft Connie

119,000

59' Kong & Halverson

595,000

60' Motor Yacht

285,000

62' Halverson

285,000

10 MARINA BLVD. • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123 • PHONE (415) 567-8880 • FAX (415) 567-6725 May. 1994 • UUXUt 3? • /

Page 19

KITH QUADRO #1 WEST COAST DEALER

• Affordable, Expandable • Repeats NMEA data • Advanced wind functions • Remote keypad • 3 year warranty • Package Discounts

The Only Sailing School Exclusively for Women 3, 5 & 7 days hands-on, live aboard courses, professionally taught by licensed women Coast Guard Captains. Certification for bareboating

Key West, FL Annapolis, MD San Diego, CA Virgin Islands Athens, Greece

Day sailing course available All this and low prices, too!

1 (800) 346-6404 &?*$>*»*

FREE:

Sailcomp PCI 03 compass upgrade with pur¬

chase of Quadro Base Pack w/ Wind. A $295.00 value!!

KVH Quadro system is close to being the perfect instrument system. We recommend it very highly. Practical Sailor 3/15/93 "

TEDRICK-HIGBEE BAYRISK INSURANCE BROKERS, INC.

For over fifty years we have been providing the best possible insurance coverage for your dollar.

CALL US TODAY!

So,rant V

2346 B Marinship Way Sausalito, CA 94965

1(800) 647-2025

415*331*1924

One stop shopping for your insurance needs.

Insured

iiUcensed>

BOOMKICKER

MAY 21st, 1994, SAUSALITO CALIFORNIA

Factory Seminar Spend a day with the experts and learn about performance electrical systems. The seminar is being conducted by David Smeed and Ruth Ishihara, authors of Living on 12 Volts with Ample Power and Wiring 12 Volts with Ample Power. Smeed is the engineer behind Ample Power products and a leading electrical sys¬ tems specialist. At the seminar, participants will dissect 12/24 volt and AC systems. Basic electrical theory, crucial battery and charging information and fault isolation techniques will be covered, including hands-on time. No prior electrical knowledge is neces¬ sary to particpate. Design and installa¬ tion techniques for various requirements will be presented. Individual questions and concerns of the participants will be addressed throughout the presentation. Cost for the day long seminar is $50.00/person or $75.00/couple

A -

AMPLE

POWER COMPANY

The Innovative Boom Support Designed for Easier and Faster Sailing Eliminates the topping lift Improves performance in light air Supports the boom when reefing Simple design, no sliding parts Easy to install, mounts independent of vang Six models for boats 14 to 38 feet Adjustable length and return force Priced SI30 to $375 complete with fittings Available at:

Svendsen's Rigging Shop. Alameda, (510) 521-8454 Sailing Supply. San Diego. (619) 225-0158 Crows Nest. Seattle, (800) 426-6930

For more information call SEOLADAIR LTD. at 1-800-437-7654

First rate, protected deep draft moorage in the heart of the Delta.

PlS*. R'i

:"v:. ■ v— ■; ■

IBiff

Attendance is limited. To sign-up for this important seminar, contact:

Rides Publishing Co. 206-789-5758 2442 NW Market St. #43, Seattle WA 98107 or locally, Farallon Electronics Page 20

• UttU 3? • May. 1994

415-331-1924

BRUNO'S Eland

(at Light 41 on the San Joaquin River)

1200 W. Brannan Island Rd. isleton.CA95641 (916)777-6084

Power In Tune With Nature

FOUR STROKE OUTBOARDS

ninmniE • 2-45 hp • Quietness • Dependability • Fuel Efficiency • 2-yr. Warranty • Financing Available

Achilles Inflatables offer maximum reliability, durability, performance, quality and value when combined with Honda Four Stroke Outboards. Traditional models from 7-18 feet and hard bottoms from 9-14 feet with Hypalon/Neoprene construction. (5 yr. warranty)

Voyager Marine - Honda Specialists over 15 years. 1296 State St. P.O. Box 246, Alviso, CA 95002-0246

(408) 263-7633 • (800) 700-7633 Open TuesdayJhru Saturday

Always wear a personal flotation device while boating, and read your owner's manual.

HONDA.

^FTOHATSU •

OUTBOARDS

Everything an outboard should be Models from 2.5 to 140 hp

GENERATORS & WATER PUMPS

Two year limited warranty Short and long shaft models Sales and Service • Quality Names You Can Trust

• fourcycle

The best looking and the most affordable hard bottom inflatable on the market today.

• 350 thru 12,000 watt • quietness & reliability HONDA Power Equipment

car

2-year Warranty

For optimum performance & safely, we recommend you read your owner s manual before operating your Honda power equipment.

Rigid hulls from 8 to 20 feet • Open or console models Hypalon® construction • 5 year warranty

Nothii# easier. Always wear a personal flotation device while boating, and read your owner's manual.

Voyager Marine

1296 State St. P.O. Box 246, Alviso, CA 95002-0246

(408) 263-7633 • (800) 700-7633

Open Tuesday thru Saturday

Open Tuesday thru Saturday May. 1994 •UtPUJili*

Page 21

35' TO 60‘ BERTHS A VAILABLE NOW!

NEW TENANTS

Romantic Dinner For Two Gift Certificate at Trader Vies, Emeryville.

One of the cleanest and most secure yachting facilities on the • Immediate central access to the San Francisco Bay • • Rental rates from $4.75/ft. to $5.25/ft. • • Or save 25% with option to buy your own slip •

Limited offer

EMERY COVE TENANTS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING:

► 10% Discount at local chandlery 4 4 Monthly special at Trader Vic's • j • North Star Yacht Club • • Fuel dock, pump out *

(510) 428-0505

• Guest berths up to 65' • Bay Wind Yacht Sales • On-site security • • Showers & laundry * ■

3300 Powell St. • Emeryville, CA 94608

SIERRA CHILDREN'S HOME ABUSED CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP!

NEW SAILS - ALL BOATS SAIL REPAIRS, RECUTS CANVAS WORK

Donate your boat 1o support

SIERRA CHILDREN'S HOME

Page 22

•

Dealer for: Musto Weather ATN Spinnaker

Gear Sock

SPINNAKER SHOP

Tax Deductible

921 E. CHARLESTON PALO ALTO, CA 94303 (over West Marine Products)

1-800-513-6560

415 858*1544

39 •

May. 1994

EXTERIOR

"Take the Wrinkles out of your Covers with New Canvas."

"Tighten up Those Baggy Cushions with New Upholstery."

• new

Dodger or Bimini Recover

• new

Forepeak Cushions

• new

Sail or Bridge Covers

• new

Saloon/Dinette Cushions

• new

Binnacle or Window Covers

• new

Quarter Berth & Nav Seat

• new

Winch or Windlass Covers

• new

Hatch Covers or Screens

Total $5,500 Retail value for... Partial combinations also available.

Over 200 Selections to Choose From

ONLY $4,500 (* 35' Sail or Motoryacht)

Don’t Wait for Spring - Do that exterior ’’Facelift" & inteior "Tummy tuck" Today! 2025 CLEMENT AVENUE • ALAMEDA, CA 94501

SCHOCmq NEWS

m (510)521-1829

for. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The new SANTANA & SCHOCK boats are here! If you own a SANTANA / SCHOCK sailboat we have great news for you: CorsoMarine is your new SANTANA /SCHOCK agent in Northern California, offering sales, service and factory parts. If you are looking for water ballasted trailerable / £jj\ One-design racer or an offshore ULDB racer, come and see our selection.

SANTANA 2023A

SANTANA 2023C

SCHOCK 35

SANTANA 2023R

SCHOCK 41 GP

If you own one of the SANTANA/SCHOCK line of boats... Any year, any model... ^ We want to know who you are. . . There is a lot happening, don't be left out!!!

„

W.D.

■

SANTANA/SCHOCK boat owners call home: _

__ _ —

,^ _ _

tWC 1-800 SCHOCK EM

85 Liberty Ship Way #101 Schoonmaker Point Marina (415) 331-6912

CorsoMarine Schoonmaker Point Marina Sausalito,CA May. 1994 • iOJUjt 12 • Page 23

CALENDAR

Outfitters for Cruising * Marine Refrigeration Give your system a Spring check up We’ll inspect and recharge your refrigerator/ Freezer for $50.00 and this ad in May or June of ’94 (single compressor). No charge for travel within a 60 mile radius of Alameda. We have flat rates for most repairs. Give us a call today. Northern California Distributor

TECHflRUTIC/

* Most efficient HFC134A cold plate system. * Finned tubing in the Sta-cold cell allows fastest pull down rate (+ 60 F to - 20 F in 40 minutes). * Engine drive, 12VDC, and 110/220 volt single or three phase systems.

* Watermakers Nothem California distributor For

Vantage Marine

Surface Dynamics,

inc.

1120 B Ballena Blvd., Alameda, Ca. 94501 Phone/FAX 510-814-7343

Show-room hours: Monday - Friday, 10 A.m. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Page 24

•

3? • May. 1994

Nonrace Apr. 30-May 1 — Second Annual West Marine Fun Regatta at Monterey, hosted by NCYSA and MPYC. Chalk talks, race clinics and a beach party on Saturday, followed by a 'fun' regatta on Sunday. Open to anyone 9-19 years old with an El Toro, Laser, Laser II or Optimist. Patrick Andreasen, 563-6363. May 1 — Avon Dinghy Demo Tour at Berkeley Marriott Guest Dock, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Andrea Thorlakson, (800) 432-7275. May 1 — Decorated Boat Parade on the Sacramento River, followed by a trophy presentation at Sacramento YC. Info, (916) 3697552. May 6 — Sailing Network monthly meeting. Lynne Orloff-Jones, (510) 769-8466. May 6-8 — 11th Annual Discovery Bay Lions Boat Show. Jeff Conway, (510) 634-9717. May 7 — Marine Refrigeration Seminar at Surface Dynamics (Ballena Isle Marina in Alameda). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $10; space is limited. Alan, (510) 814-7343. May 7 — Sailing Education Adventures (SEA), in conjunction with the San Francisco Bay Oceanic Crew Group, presents "A Day on the Bay in May." Enjoy sailing on the Bay and a picnic on Angel Istend for $25, with proceeds to benefit Sail Camp '94. Info, 7758779. May 7 — Nautical Swap Meet at Point San Pablo YC (Pt. Richmond), 8 a.m. to noon. Jan, (510) 236-7664. May 8 — Mother’s Day. Eat an apple pie for mom! May 10 — Jim and Sue Corenman have shown that two people can sail a 50-footer many thousands of miles and enjoy the vast majority of them. While Heart of Gold waits in Auckland, come hear the Corenmans tell us what they’ve learned. Bring your questions! 7 p.m. at Pineapple Sails (Oakland); free. If you want a chair, call in advance. (510) 444-4321. May 11 — SSS TransPac Seminar #8: Food & Medicine. Oak¬ land YC; 7:30 p.m.; free. Dan Benjamin, (510) 423-1339. May 12 — Coastal Cup Race Seminar #1: Kame Richards will discuss downwind driving; various West Marine employees will demonstrate safety gear. 7 p.m. at Encinal YC; buffet dinner available. Dan Fleming, (510) 769-0161. May 13-15 — First Northern California Swan Rendezvous at South Beach Marina. Cocktail parties, two low-key races, a night in Chinatown and more! Paul Kaplan, 567-6725. May 13-15 — DeltaFest & Boat Show atTower Park (Lodi). New and used boats, in the water and ashore. Info, (209) 369-1041. May 14 — Opening Day on Lake Merritt, noon to 4 p.m. Free sailboat rides, music, food, fun. Info, (510) 444-3807. May 14 — Marine Safety Seminar at the Boater’s Friend (Berkeley), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info, (510) 848-4024. May 14 — Catalina 30 Cruise-In and Seminar at Coyote Point YC. Diesel maintenance and first aid afloat are the topics; presentation begins at 3 p.m. Seth Bailey, (510) 521-4780. May 14 — Marine Swap Meet at Derrick Marine Services in Sacramento. Info, (916) 776-4923. May 15 — Stockton Sailing Club’s Annual Swap Meet, dawn ’til whenever. Breakfast available; no charge for selling space. Cheri Skibo, (209) 462-4717. May 15 — ESPN coverage of the Whitbread Race, Leg Five. Set your VCR for 9:30 a.m. Show re-airs on May 18 at noon. May 17 — "How to Keep You and the Boatyard Happy And Spend Less Money," a slide-illustrated program by Jim Jessie. Oakland YC; 7:30 p.m.; free. OYC, (510) 522-6868. May 21 — Live ESPN Coverage from Fort Lauderdale of the start of the last leg of the Whitbread Race. Will Gary Jobson jump overboard again? 9 a.m. (Reruns on ESPN2 on May 29,12:30 p.m.) May 21 — Santana 22 Sail-In, BBQ and Gear Sale at Richmond YC. Bill, (510) 490-1147. May 21 — Marine Swap Meet at Peninsula YC (Redwood City).

Q /\ ^ ^ ^

RESi

>'s SaWng 543-7333

Center

gCU)to

•chaS^vox3S’’ igant'ne

2^^T\^cups\ons

■SS^SS^-s,

,:■ mmmm til

SoothW^S?^* the

San Vrancisco

.Secure Permit V

The Embarcadero at Pier 40, San Francisco, CA 94107 Harbor Master: (415) 495-4911 May. 1994 • UlUUt ?? • Page 25

Quality you can see... "

Introducing Barrett Bonded Windows

- And see through.

Until now, even the most luxurious yachts have been outfitted with enclosures that serve their purpose - keeping the weather out. But vinyl windows develop a rippled "funhouse" effect and are stitched into illfitting canvas spoiling the appearance of the craft. Today, with the Barrett Bonded Window, those problems are solved. This is a unique system offering superior optical clarity, weatherability and beauty. From the first glance, the difference is clear. Enjoy World Famous San Francisco Bay or California's scenic Delta like you have never seen them before. X

BARRETT BONDED WINDOWS

H E W E T T

Available through:

USCG APPROVED TESTING FACILITY

SALES • SERVICE REPAIRS ’ RENTAL • REPACKING OF USCG, SOLAS, COMMERCIAL, YACHT AND FISHERMAN

INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS INFLATABLE BOATS

MARINE COMPANY

555 SELBY STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124 (415) 826-4433 TELEX I.T.T. 4971778 FAX 415-826-1122 Page 26

• UWc

• May, 1994

G. GIANOLA AND

SONS

INC.

400 D HARBOR DRIVE, SAUSALITO

PHONE 332-3339 • FAX 332-3391 LIC #512810

McGinnis insurance

Perfect Protection From Sea to Sea Alaska All harbors

Louisiana C/D

British Columbia All harbors

C/D

Washington

Albemarle/Pamlico

Massachusetts

Lake Charles

A/D

Sound

Buzzards Bay

C/D

Atchafalaya Bay

A/D

Chesapeake Bav

Nantucket Sound

C/D

Lake Pontchartrain

A/D

Lower Bay

New Bedford

A/D

Mississippi

A/D

(up to Patuxent and

South Puget Sound

A/D

Gulfport

A/D

Nanticoke Rivers)

Olympia

A/D

Biloxi

A/D

Upper Chesapeake

Tacoma

A/D

Alabama

Seattle area

A/D

Mobile Bay

Bremerton

A/D

Florida

Fairhaven

A/D

Vineyard Haven

A/D

Massachusetts Bay

C/D

Boston Harbor

A/D

Marblehead

A/D

Great Egg Harbor

C/D

New Hampshire

Bay A/D

A/D

New lersey

Port Townsend

A/D

Fort Walton Beach

B/D

Great Bay

C/D

All harbors

Everet

A/D

Tampa Bay

A/D

Little Egg Harbor

A/D

Maine

Bellingham

A/D

Fort Meyers

A/D

Bamegat Bay

A/D

Portland Harbor

San Juan Islands

A/D

Florida Keys

A/D

Manasquam River

C/D

South Freeport

A/D

Biscayne Bay

A/D

Navasink River

C/D

Casco Bay

C/D

California

C/D

A/D

Humbolt Bay

A/B

Lake Worth

A/D

Sandy Hook Bay

C/D

Upper Penobscot Bay

C/D

San Francisco Bay

A ZB

St. Johns' River

A/D

Raritan Bay

C/D

Lower Penobscot Bay

C/D

Monterey Bay

A/B

St. Augustine

Blue Hill Bay

C/D

Huntington Harbor

A/B

Georgia

Croton-on-Hudson

A/D

Schoodic Point

Oceanside Harbor

A/B

Isle of Hope

Mamaroneck

C/D

to Eastport

Glorietta Bay

A/B

South Carolina

Port Washington

C/D

QreaLLakes

Lake Tahoe

Hilton Head

A/D

Greenport

C/D

Georgian Bay, Ontario

Big Bear Lake

Beaufort

A/D

Montauk

C/D

Toronto, Ontario

B/C

Charleston

A/D

Milford

C/D

Buffalo, NewYork

B/C

Branford

C/D

Cleveland, Ohio

B/C

Essex

A/D

Detroit, Michigan

B/C

Mystic River

A/D

Bay City, Michigan

B/C

Chicago, Illinois

A/B

Hawaii Diamond Head

A/D

Texas

llllllll A/B

North Carolina Wrightsville

A/D

Qorpus Christi

A/D

Morehead City/

Galveston

A/D

Beaufort

Sabine Pass

A/D

New York/Cannecldmi

Rhode Island Narragansett Bay

C/D

(And A to D). Whether your boat is in fresh water or salt, sub¬ tropic or subfreezing — or anywhere in between — Pettit gives you all the protection you need. Four different formulations stand up to a variety of conditions, and our formulas include the most powerful anti-fouling agents you can buy.

The Best Bottom I^ine In The Business.

Just check the chart to see which is best for you, ask your marine supplier or write: Pettit Paint Company, 36 Pine Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866, (201)625-3100.

TRINIDAD Premium; longer lasting. More copper, more protection.

UNEPOXY More copper, more cpverage, more value.

Protect It With Pettit.

B AQUA-CLEAN Environmentallyfriendly, waterbased ablative may be applied directly over most other paints.

D ACP-50 Premium ablative. More protection, more coverage.

PETTIT)# A Division of Kop-Coat, Inc. An RPM Company

May. 1994 • UVcUM. Zi • Page 27

CALENDAR Valerie, 367-1268. May 21-22 — CFR Classes at Encinal YC, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $25 fee; Patty Franklin, (510) 551-7921. May 21-22 — Second Annual Dinghy Helming and Racing Clinic for Women at Richmond YC. Instructors include Sally Lindsay, Rebecca Harris and Fred Paxton. $50 entry fee. Michele Logan, (510) 237-2615, or Gail Yando, (510) 232-6310.

NOW THE BEST IS EVEN BETTER...THE CLASSIC 27TH ANNUAL

Trans Tahoe Sailing Regatta Saturday, July 9, 1994 Homewood, Lake Tahoe, California Hosted By

TAHOE YACHT CLUB

articipation in the Trans Tahoe is open to Tahoe Yacht Club members and non-members. Participating boats must be monohull sailboats (with keel), have a minimum length of 21 feet, and have a Southern California PHRF rating. Race activities include: • Welcoming cocktail party for pre-registered skippers, crew and mates, Friday evening, July 8 (Late regis¬ tration Saturday morning, July 9. • Classic Pusser's Painkiller Party, barbecue, and awards ceremony, Sunday, July 10.

British Virgin Islands Corporate Sponsor

“Sail A Classic” For additional information, contact: John Utter, Race Chairman (702) 329-2311 or 786-2255

Poge 28

•

UZUoJi 12 •

May, 1994

Summer's finally here

—

use it or lose it!

May 23, 1872 — "To discourage the drinking of alcohol, Con¬ gress passed a bill to encourage the liberal use of coffee in the U.S. Navy, especially after the seamen turned out for duty." (from Peter Spectre’s Mariner’s Book of Days) May 23 — Sausalito Tall Ships Society will host a reception on the Californian for high school principals, guidance counselors and students interested in cruising from Oakland to Monterey on July 25August 4. For details, ring up David Pearlberg at (707) 468-5831. May 25 — Howl at the full moon. May 26 — Coastal Cup Race Seminar #2: Eric Steinberg will address electrical problems; Dick Pino will discuss boat prep. 7 p.m. at Encinal YC; buffet dinner available. Dan Fleming, (510) 769-0161. May 27, 1930 — Masking tape awarded patent #1760820. May 28 — Ashby Shoal Breakfast, "literally the low point of Cal Sailing Club’s social calendar." Gourmet potluck breakfast on a sand bar a half mile from land. Be at the Cal SC by 8:30 a.m. for a ride out. Paul Kamen, (510) 540-7968. May 28-30 — Islander 36 Cruise to Coyote Point. Noel Hyde, (510) 614-9181. May 28-30 — Catalina 27 Cruise to Benicia YC. Michael Creedon, 924-6722. May 28-30 — Hans Christian Owner’s Association Drake’s Bay Cruise and Oyster Feed. Marcus or Vera Anderson, (510) 873-3989. June 4 — Oakland YC’s Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Seller spots only $1. Info, (510) 846-2451. June 5 — Minney’s Swap Meet, sunrise to noon in the parking lot of Josh Slocum’s Restaurant (Newport). Info, (714) 548-4192. June 5-11 — Safe Boating Week. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; Rob Galin, 668-7250. June 7 — "Creative Cooking and Practicality in the Galley," a talk by Diana Jessie. Oakland YC; 7:30 p.m.; OYC, (510) 522-6868. June 8 — SSS TransPac Seminar #9: Weather, Navigation and Route Planning. This is the grand finale to this excellent (and free!) series — anyone racing to Hawaii this summer shouldn’t miss it!

IIIPIP

rw ••.

■

Sponsored' by -M Encinal Yacht Club & San For information, call Dan :

--— MINNEY'S-

MARINE SWAP MEET Sunday, June 5 th, daylight till noon. This is the one you've beenwaitina for. Only 80 spores available at twenty bucks a space so book yours early cause they sell out quickly. The California Pizza Kitchen has taken over the Old Ancient Mariner restourant. We've been given permission to use the parking lot so remember who the good guys are when you're in the mood for pizza. Anchors, rubber boats, sails, winches, charts, nautical decor, tons of hardware, outboard motors, sextants, electronics, line, fishing tackle, spars, rigaing - you name it and it will be there. Our location is the best spot on earth tonofd o swop meet. Pacific Coast Hwy., in the heart of Newport Beach. 100,000 cars pass by daily. California Pizza Kitchen and Josh Slocum's restaurant parking lots. The money that changes hands ot this event would poy off the notional debt in short order! Come early and bring cash. Swopmeeters don't accept personal checks. For more information coll Minney's. P.S. Thanks for supporting my mom’s restaurant, Josh Slocum's. Our guest dock will be open all summer. A special thanks to California Pizza Kitchen. We could not hold this event without their cooperation. -

Ernie

2537 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beoch, CA 92663

-(714) 548-4192 • (714) 548-4191-

ADMIRALTY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Marine Insurance Specialists

1070 Marina Village Parkway #109, Alameda

Phone (510) 521-4255 • Fax (510) 521-4928 RENEWAL TIME • NEW PURCHASE

TOWER

22nd Annual South Tower Race Warm Water

Warm Wind

Delta Ditch Race • June 11th, 1994 followed by

South Tower Race • June 17th, 1994 Both racing and cruising divisions For entry forms call the

FOR A QUOTE TODAY!

— Stockton Sailing Club • (209) 951-5600 — May. 1994 •

3? • Page 29

GANIS

CREDIT

CORP

CALENDAR Oakland YC; 7:30 p.m.; Dan Benjamin, (510) 423-1339. June 26 — Master Mariner Boatshow at Corinthian YC, 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. Over 30 boats will be on display; $5 admission; Diane Brenden, 456-3496.

Racing Apr. 30-May 1 — Knarr and IOD Match Race Series. St. Francis YC, 563-6363. s.

Where Boat Loans Are Smooth Sailing

Whether purchasing a new boat, a used boat or refinancing an existing loan, GANIS CREDIT CORP has the right program for you...

GANIS CREDIT CORP 1070 Marina Village Pkwy., Alameda, CA 94501

(510)521-5023 Page 30

•

UKUJc 12 •

May. 1994

Apr. 30-May 1 — Vallejo Race. Party on! YRA, 771-9500. May 7 — Colin Archer Race for heavy-displacement doubleenders. Encinal YC, (510) 522-3272. May 7 — DuxShip Ocean Race. Sausalito YC; YRA, 771-9500. May 7-8 — J/24 District Championship. StFYC, 563-6363. May 8 — Mother’s Day Regatta for Jesters at Woodward Lake. Janie Larson, (408) 475-7107. May 14-15 — Citibank Spring Cup Regatta for ll:Metres, hosted by Pier 39. Prize money as follows: $2,500 for first, $1,500 for second, $1,000 for third. John Sweeney, 567-8880. May 14-15 — Elvstrom Regatta for Lasers, Laser IIs and Radials. Not for old people! StFYC, 563-6363. May 14-15 — Rovanpera Youth Regatta at Encinal YC. SBRA, (408) 264-7245. May 14-15 — Elite Keel Regatta for Etchells, Solings and Stars. San Francisco YC; Bill "Mr. Natural" Barton, 775-9222. May 14-15 — Olson 30 One Design Regatta. Santa Cruz YC, (408) 425-0690. May 17, 1905 — The first formal TransAtlantic Race began, marking the birth of modern ocean racing. Eleven yachts from the United States, Germany and Great Britain competed. They ranged in size from the 'tiny' 108-foot American sloop Fleur de Lys to the 245foot British square rigger Valhalla. Other notable entries included the 150-foot American schooner Endymion, which held the record of 12 days and 19 hours, and the eventual winner, the 185-foot threemasted schooner Atlantic, owned by American Wilson Marshall. The 3,014 mile race from Sandy Hook, NJ, to The Lizard, a peninsula on the southwest coast of England, was won by Atlantic in 12 days, 4 hours — a record that stood until 1980. Professional skipper Charlie Barr, already famous for defending the America’s Cup three times, and his hard-driving professional crew drove the boat farther north into iceberg territory than the rest of the fleet, beating the second place finisher, the 116-foot German schooner Hamburg, by almost 24 hours. Owner Marshall and his six guests apparently dined like kings the whole way across, and naturally left the night time sailing to the paid crew. < May 21 — South Bay YRA race #2, hosted by Sierra Point YC. Michael Dixon, (510) 635-5878. May 21 — Whitbread Race, final leg: 3,818 miles from Ft. Lauderdale back to Southampton, England. See the start live on ESPN beginning at 9 a.m.! May 21-22 — Multihull Regatta and BAMA Beach Bum Barbecue at Oyster Point YC. Ray Wells, 589-1713. May 21-22 — North Bay Series Weekend #1, a three-race series hosted by Vallejo YC. Kathy Folsom, (510) 228-0993. May 21-22 — Frank Stone Regatta. Depending on who you talk to, the IMS rule on San Francisco Bay is either a) a joke; b) dying; c) dead; d) going to work one of these days. Come to the St. Francis and decide for yourself. StFYC, 563-6363. May 27-29 — Cal Cup, the unofficial ULDB 70 buoy champion¬ ship. California YC (Marina del Rey); Tom Leweck, (310) 454-4455. May 27 — Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Race. The 11th running of this 215-mile coastal classic. About 20 boats will go after Merlin’s 1990 record of 24Vfe hours. Pray for wind! Santa Cruz YC, (408) 4250690, or Keith MacBeth, (408) 288-6262. May 28 — Master Mariners Race. Billed as the second oldest regatta in the United States (started in 1867), the race features over 100 classic sailing vessels from 20-100 feet racing in 13 divisions. For

Sobstad Sobstad Sailmakers

(510) 234-4334 Racing (510) 234-8192 Cruising 1230 Brickyard Cove Rd., Pt. Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 523-0501 Alameda

If you think you don't need new sails, you don't know Dick!

Dick Pino has spent many years in sailmaking. On his recent decision to join Sobstad Sails, he comments: "My goal in the sailmaking industry has always been to provide state of the art technology and superior service. Sobstad's Genesis sails have led the industry toward lighter, stronger and more cost effective sails and their service is second to none," "Their position as the industry leader was enhanced several months ago when Ken Read, Farley Fontenot and Buddy Melges joined the Sobstad team. It is clear to me that Genesis is the technology of the future while the technical team continues to produce dacron, nylon and tri-radial sails that meet the standards of the world's sailors. For both service and technology Sobstad is the industry leader." The Northern California sales team of Norman Davant, Seadon Wijsen, Jocelyn Nash, Pat Brown and Dave Hodges welcomes Dick. Together, these sailing professionals have thousands of racing and cruising miles and the experience to satisfy your sailing needs. t'

(408) 454-0868 Santa Cruz (310) 822-1203 Marina del Rey (619) 226-2422 San Diego

pottering a department boat maintenance _

May. 1994 â&#x20AC;˘ UaTt 3? â&#x20AC;˘ Page 31

...BOTTOM CLEANING ...BOAT WASHING on a REGULAR BASIS

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SATURDAY At The New Golden Gate Yacht Club If you haven't seen the new GGYC you're missing the most exciting yacht club in San Francisco. Since 1939 the GGYC has been known for its hospitality and active race ’ deck. With our new fantastic clubhouse we now offer members and guests an unsurpassed view and excellent dining at reasonable prices. Stop by any Saturday. Berthing and parking are available. We monitor channel 16.

Membership Drive Now Underwa Open:

MAY EVENTS

Friday 4:00 PM-11:00 PM

Westwind

5/8 Mother's Day Brunch Sat./Sun.

5/13 GGYC Friday Night Race

10:00 AM-11:00 PM

5/14 GGYC Spring Party

Complete Yacht Care

5/21 ONG Triangle Race (OYRA)' 5/27 GGYC Friday Night Race Membership Meeting & Dinner

Call now for the care your yacht deserves

Golden Gate Yacht Club

(415) 661-2205

\ 's' $

, >

One Yacht Road, San Francisci

THE BITTER END YACHT CLUB Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Island"Hideaway... where sailing is just the sweet beginning" Featuring

the

Fast

Tack

Sailing

Season

October 22-December 23 Women's Sailing Week • Yachting Pro Am Regatta • YC & SA Team Race Week • Int’l YC Challenge • BEYC Race Week • Learn to Sail & Flotilla Weeks • Nightly Open Cocktail Parties & Functions • Awards Banquets • Plus All the BEYC Activities • Over 100 Boats • Daily Snorkeling Excursions • Two Excellent Bars & Restaurants • 100 Sea-View Villas

Plus

Four

Exciting

Bitter

End

Bonus

Adventure

Packages

Complete Sailing School Program • 3 1/2 days of expert instruction, from beginner to advanced, racing and cruising High Performance Windsurfing Center • 7 days of unlimited use of the best boards & sails Mistral and Gaastra have to offer SCUBA Dive Adventure • 3, 2-tank dives for cert, divers, or PADI Course + 2 guided reef dives for beginners Freedom 30 Day Charter , Adventure • 3 full days with a chartered Freedom 30 to day-cruise the British Virgin Islands

For Page 32

•

info

12 • May. 1994

call 1-800-872-2392

(ext.

223).

Groups

Welcome.

MOIKEHA CUP 94 Trans-Pacific Yacht Race

I. Start: August 14, 1994 at Mouth of Estuary, Port of Oakland. Finish: ETA—approximately August 23 to August 31 on a line off shore of Mahukona, Big Island of Hawaii.

2. The Mo’ikeha Cup Yacht Race is a point-to-point /

sailboat race from Oakland, California to Mahukona, an ancient shipping port in the Kohala region of the Big Island of Hawaii. The Race covers a distance of 2,077 nautical miles and is the first Trans-Pacific yacht race to finish on the Big Island of Hawaii. Boats racing in the inaugural 1994 Race will set the records for all future Races. Entries limited to 30 boats.

3. The Race is governed by the 1993 International Yacht Racing Rules and the 1993 Offshore Racing Council Special Regulations Governing Minimum Equipment and Accommodation Standards as Applies to Category I Races. All boats entered will be rated by a modified Pacific Cup system: All boats are required to have current Northern California PHRF rating certificates. i

4. FOR MORE RACE INFORMATION: Kona Race Director:

Jeanie Murray Mo‘ikeha Cup, Inc. 75-5751 Kuakini Hwy. Suite 202 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Phone: (808) 326-7820 FAX: (808) 326-5634

Oakland Race Director:

Bob Gray Metropolitan Yacht Club 3837 La Cresta Avenue Oakland, CA 94602 Phone: (510) 530-4162 FAX: (510) 530-6926

May, 1994 • UttUJt 12 • Page 33

YANMAR ENGINE SALE More Power, Less Weight More compact, Yanmar's pleasure craft engines have become an indus¬ try standard on new and repowered yachts. If ** you're looking for per¬ formance and reliability’ Yanmar is your engine CALL TODA Y FOR OUR BEST QUOTES If you do your homework you'll find it the smartest buy anywhere!

Atomic 4 Special Rebuilt HI Universal

SALE PRICE $2350 GENERATORS We Sell, Install & Service The World's Best Generator! Call for Quotes

QUALITY SERVICE FOR YOUR CLASSIC OR CONTEMPORARY YACHT ON OUR MARINE RAILWAY

CALENDAR details, call Tom List, 332-5478. May 28-29 — Baum Regatta for Cal 20s, Bears and Ranger 23s. San Francisco YC; Jerry Leth, 435-8594. May 28-30 — BMW Bay Sailing ’94 (formerly the San Francisco Memorial Day Regatta), a benefit for San Francisco Sailing Foundation (SFSF). Righteous one design racing for Folkboats, Knarrs, Santana 35s, llrMetres, Express 27s and 37s, Melges 24s, J/24s, J/35s and J/105s. St. Francis YC, 563-6363. May 28-30^— Corlett Race. Island YC, (510) 521-2980. May 28-30 — Whiskeytown Regatta, one of the prettiest venues on the Lake Circuit. SBRA, (408) 264-7245. June 4-5 — Paradise Regatta for Moore 24s and all J/Boats. Doubles as the Moore 24 PCCs; Mt. Gay Rum will host a happy hour. Tiburon YC; Lon Woodrum, 332-5970. June 11 — SFYC’s Farallones Race. YRA, 771-9500. June 11 — Delta Ditch Run: 65 delightful downwind miles to Stockton. Richmond YC; John Dukat, (510) 522-1396. June 11-12 — Go for the Gold Regatta at Scott’s Flat Lake (Nevada City). Lido 14s will be racing for their NorCal Cham¬ pionship. Gold Country YC, (916) 272-6105. June 18 — SSS Corinthian Race, a Bay race for shorthanders. Pat Zajac, (510) 232-9965. June 18 — Midnight Moonlight Marathon: An evening jaunt from Raccoon Strait to the Carquinez Bridge and back. San Francisco YC; Bob Christensen, 456-1958. June 18-19 — Clear Lake Regatta. SBRA, (408) 264-7245. June 25 — SSS Transpac, 2,120 lonely miles to Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Peter Hogg, 332-5073. July 1 — Vic-Maui Race. Royal Vancouver YC, (604) 224-1344. July 2 — San Francisco to Santa Barbara Race — noon start for IMS, PHRF, BAMA, MORA and non-spinnaker boats. Encinal YC; Dan Fleming, (510) 769-0161. July 11-14 — West Marine Pacific Cup. Mary Lovely, 441-4461. Aug. 1-12 — Kenwood Cup. Ken Morrison, (808) 946-9061. Summer Beer Can Races BAY VIEW BOAT CLUB — Monday Night Madness. Spring Series: 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20. John Super, 243-0426.

Make reservations for your haulout today Complete: Keel • Hull • Paint • Spars and Rigging Electronics • Hardware • Engines • Generators1 Haulouts

Repair / Sales for: Yanmar • Universal • Perkins • Westerbeke • Pathfinder • GMC • Detroit • Caterpillar Northern Lights • Onan

Richmond ^ ^oat

^mwork§

616 W. CUTTING BLVD., RICHMOND, CA 94804

(510) 232-5800 • Fax (510) 232-5914 Page 34

•

Ut&Ji 12 •

May. 1994

Always wave and smile when you see the 'Latitude' photo boat!

BENICIA YC — Thursday Night Series in Carquinez Strait (through 9/29). Marc York, (707) 746-0739. BERKELEY YC — Friday Nighters on the Circle (through 9/30). The price is right — free! Paul Kamen, (510) 540-7968. CORINTHIAN YC — Friday Night Series (through 9/16). Party at the White House afterwards. CYC, 435-4771. COYOTE POINT YC — Wednesday Night Races (through the

DONATE YOUR BOAT TO THE SCOUTS Power or Soil • Your donation is tax-deductible. Let us show you the attractive value and speedy transfer that we can arrange. • Eliminate broker fees, advertising and berthing. • Help instill the love of the sea and boating in the youth who participate in scouting. The Scouts are looking for any craft, power or sail, in serviceable condition.

HOT SAILBOAT DEALS The New HUNTER 36 VISION • More Room than most 40' yachts • Easy to Singlehand • Great Liveaboard

VISION 36. SUPER BRIGHT INTERIOR WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS.

CALL US TODAY!

STANFORD AREA COUNCIL

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Ask for Carrol Bayer

(415) 327-5900

SPECIAL PACKAGE For $815.00/month* * to qualified buyers with 20% down

• Performance Keel • Refrigeration • Roller Furling • Free Electronics Package • Electric Halyard Winch • 5-Year Guarantee • Solar Panel Keeps Batteries Charged • Gorgeous Salon, Teak & Ash Interior - HOI’ BROKERAGE BUYS -

/-ISLAND YACHT CUJB> Located in beautiful downtown Alameda's

S2 30. Aft cockpit. Super clean, excellent Bay boat. $27,900

CS 36. Cruise Ready, high quality boat. $75,000.

COLUMBIA 29, Classic design, yours just $8,900

TAYANA 37. Great liveaboard, gorgeous interior. Hot deal! $69,900!

Alameda Marina *1815 Clement Avenue

sistership

(510) 521-2980

Make your Weekend Longer...start your weekend with

T.G.I.F. FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS Join us any Friday evening for a light dinner at 6:30 followed by the T.G.I.F. movie of the week. Free to prospective members with this ad as a coupon (cheap to everyone else.)

Biweekly Friday Twilight Races Opener April 22

SANTA CRUZ 50. Major refit, Coast Guard Certified for 25 passengers, loaded w/ gear, generator, radar arch, etc. New central listing. $259,000 CATALINA CAPRI 26.Now $25,900 CATALINA 27.2 from $10,999 ERICSON 28 . 28,000 S2 30 super clean.$27,900 DUFOUR. $14,995 JEANNEAU 34.$47,900 BENETEAU FIRST 35.Now $66,000

SELLERS: We are moving boats! Call us with your listing and let's get your boat SOLD!

BUG NGT

Sellers, Call us about our exdusive 30/90 day sales Guarantee.

Friday night Twilight races in the Estuary. Come race or watch. Grill your own dinner follows. Contact: Rich Ahlf (510) 672-2514

CS 36,1984 Loaded .$75,000 PEARSON 385 .$102,000 CATALINA 38.$45,000 PASSPORT42 . $225,000 PASSPORT 45 . $139,500 FUJI 45.$129,500

11 Embarcadero West, #100 Oakland, CA 94607

YACHT CENTER, INC.

(510) 451-7000

Giving you more since 1974

(800) 262-5959 May, 1994 • UtiUJt 39 • Page 35

-ik Jeanneau ^

CALENDAR

Can Make Your Dreams Come True

SUN ODYSSEY 37.1

Introductory price $129,950 Includes commissioning and delivery in Alameda

Pacific Seacraft

Call for an appointment to see the state of the art Crealock 44

end of Daylight Savings Time). Kevin Knick, 347-4850. ENCINAL YC — Twilight Series on the Estuary. First half: 5/13, 6/3, 6/17. John Boyd, (510) 865-3381 (evenings). GOLDEN GATE YC — Friday Nights on the Cityfront, first part: 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24. Ed Welch, 851-3800. GOLDEN GATE YC — Woody Wednesdays (5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/29, etc.). Ed Welch, 851-3800. ISLAND YC — Friday Nights on the Estuary. First half: 5/6, 5/20, 6/10, 6/24. Rich Ahlf, (510) 672-2514. OAKLAND YC — Sweet 16 Series. Wednesday nights, 5/4 through 6/22 and 8/2 through 9/21. John English, (510) 702-7524. OYSTER POINT YC — Friday Nights: 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23. Ray Wells, 583-9964. RICHMOND YC — Wednesday Night Series: 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 7/7, 7/21, 8/9, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15. Free! RYC, (510) 237-2821. SANTA CRUZ—Wednesday Night Series (through 10/26). Mike Evans, (408) 476-5671. SAUSALITO CC — Friday Nights. Early series: 5/13,5/27,6/10, 6/24. Pat Broderick, (707) 528-2109. SAUSALITO YC — Sunset Series (Tuesday nights): 5/3, 5/17, 5/31, 6/14, 6/28. Chuck Mellor, 331-2411. ST. FRANCIS YC — Friday Nights on the Cityfront: 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26. StFYC, 563-6363. SOUTH BEACH YC — Friday Nights: 5/6,5/20,5/27,6/3,6/17, 6/24, etc. Hav Staggs, 495-2295. TIBURON YC — Friday Night Series: 5/6, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, etc. Ken Andersen, 564-2865. Please send your calendar items by the 10th of the month to Latitude 38 (Attn: Calendar), P.O. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966. Better yet, FAX them to us at (415) 383-5816. But please, no phoneins! Calendar listings are for marine-related events that are either free or don’t cost much to attend. The Calendar is not meant to support commercial enterprises. Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers listed in the Calendar are in the 415 area code.

May Weekend Currents date/day 4/30Sat 5/01 Sun

slack 1224 0041 1328

5/07Sat

Crealock 34 Crealock 37 Call About the Entire Pacfic Seacraft Line Including The New Pilothouse 32

5/08Sun 5/14Sat

1056 2239

QUALITY BROKERAGE LIST SWL 20' I LICKS, 19/9.25,995 22' CATALINA, 1977. with tioiler .2,995 23' CORONADO, 1973, motor, soils, very clean6,995 23.5' HUNTER, 1993, demo, lull worronly.13,995 25' OLSON, 1985, must sell, fully looded.15,995 25' CATALINA, 1982, many soils, clean.10,995 26' MACGREGOR, 1992, looded, very deon.10,995 26' MACGREGOR, 1984, recent node.6,995 26' BALBOA,'1974 . 4,495

ff)

NOR'&IL

.10' IS' 16' 17' 38' 41' 41' 42' 49' 53'

ISLANDER BAHAMA, 1979 . .20,495 HUNTER LEGEND, 1990 . .69,495 EREEOOM, 1988 114,000 CREALOCK. 1980 89.495 ERICSON, 1984 . .68,995 JEANNEAU, 1986 88,000 CHOATE. 1978 .68,495 HUN1ER PASSAGE, 1990 169.495 HOLLMAN CUSTOM, '89. .225,000 CHEOY LEE MY,'90. . 479,995

Page 36

ALAMEDA AT MARINER SQUARE • (510) 523-8773

1140 2339 5/21 Sat 1115 2307 5/22Sun

5/28Sat

ALAMEDA AT MARINA VILLAGE • (510) 814-8560

1102 2310

(800) 83-YACHT

Dealer for: Hunter • Pacific Seacraft • Moody • West Wight Potter

• UlUiJc 32 • May. 1994

5/15Sun

1216 2351

^^YACHTS

BUG NGT

1235 0020 1320

5/29Sun 5/30Mon

1154 0018 1249

max 0211/2.4F 1531/3.4F 0318/2.OF 1641/3.2F 0257/3.8E 1516/2.7E 0326/4.1 E 1549/2.6E 0055/2.1 F 1358/3. IF

slack 0500 1857 0606 1957 0638 1838 0716 1914 0331 1735

max 0819/4.5E 2107/2.0E 0918/3.9E 2219/2.0E 0943/3.3F 2132/2.9F 1020/3.5F 2202/2.9F 0708/4.3E 1945/2.0E

0141/1.9F 1446/2.9F

0412 1824

0754/4.1 E 2035/2.OE

0122/4.2E 1345/3. IE

0516 1709

0808/3.2F 2007/3.4F

0213/4.9E 1442/3.1 E

0606 1800

0904/3.9F 2055/3.5F

0057/2.9F 1406/4.OF

0345 1732

0704/5.2E 1946/2.5E

0152/2.5F 1500/3.6F 0253/2.1 F 1557/3.2F

0440 1824 0541 1916

0754/4.6E 2041/2.4 E 0848/3.8E 2141/2.3E

Don Trask Yachts is changing its name to combine with our Southern California affiliate, 'Sail California'. Our offices have combined to offer the finest performance sailboats afloat - J/Boats, Dragonfly Multihulls, Sabres, and the best brokerage boats on the West Coast. Buying or selling, new or used, contact the northern and southern offices of Sail California for the best boats and service in the business. Call about the newJ/Sprit line:

J/80 • J/92 • J/105 • J/120 • J/130 • J/160 BROKERAGE

BENETEAU FIRST 405. This First 405 isinperled condition. You will not wont to miss this professionally maintained yacht! Contact Chris Corlett.

SABRE 36. Sabre's quality Down fast construction combined with perfect maintenance makes this gem on opportunity that won't lost long. Contact Ed Milano.

24' J/24,1980, 24-J/24.1981, • 24' J/24,1986, ' 24' J/24,1978,

J-BOATS Vixen.9,000 1977#.10,000 Wei n1 Wild.24.000 Run'ng Sweet.9,500

29’ J/29,1985, In the Bagg.19,500 29' J/29,1985, Whiplash.26,000 29' J/29,1983, Powerplay.19,500 •35' J/35,,1990, Esprit.76,500 35' J/35,1991,7/ Pelicano.99,950 ”35' J/35,1991, Diversion.92,500 ”35' J/35,1984, Rival.69,500 ”35’ J/35,1987, Law N1 Motion.74,900 *•44' J/44,1989, Gotcha.279,000

BALTIC KW.Bydand is a custom Baltic 42dp built for her original and current owner. The highest quality of workmanship has obviously been demanded here. Professionally maintained to the highest standards. At our docks. Contact Chris Corlett.

SWIFT 40. S&S design built to Lloyds specs. Center cockpit ketch. Cruise in comfort, loran, radar, dodger. Excellent condition; just move aboard. Contact Ed Milono. Asking 598,500.

J/35.

40’ GARDEN KETCH, '68.

II Pelicano. This J/35 was first sailed February 1993 and has been professionally maintained by the boat manager who oversaw all commissioning and installation of deck hard¬ ware. No expense spared here! Contact Chris Corlett.

OLSON • 30’ Olson 91 IS, 1990 .42,500 SANTANA 35' Santana, 1979, Schockwave ..38,500 35' Santana, 1980, Amer. Eagle.Pending

CRUISER 29' Cal, 1974. 19,800 • 33' Gurney Alum., 1968.49,000 33' Ranger, 1977 .Pending 40'Swift Ketch, 1977 .98,500 ’40' Garden, 1968 .39,900 ■ 44'Annapolis 44,1963 .64,750

CAPE DORY 30'Ketch, 1979.34,800 SABRE ■36'Sabre, 1985 .99,500 HI-PERFORMANCE 24'Melges, 1993 .Pending

27 35’ 36' • 40’ ' 42’ •42’

410 29th St. Newport Beach, CA 92993 (714) 675-8053 FAX (714) 675-0584

RACER/CRUISER C&C, 1985 .4.29,950 C&C 35 Mk 1,1972 ."..Pending PJ-36,1974.59,000 Beneteau First 405,1988.125,000 Beneteau First 42.Pending Baltic 42DP, 1982 .225,000

BUG NET V

• • • •

Classic cruising ketch, impeccable maintenance, recent spar replace¬ ment. A must see! Contact Chris Corlett. S49;900 $39,900.

• 24’ 24’ •25’ ' 4V

POWER Limestone, 1989.30,000 Bayliner Trophy, 1987.22,000 Bayliner 2452 .28,000 Chris Comm., 1983 .120,000

SAILING FOUNDATION BARGAINS • 28 Custom 1/2 ton, Animal Farm ... 6,000 ’ 6-Mtr, Current Champ St. Frartc/s/X...40,000

* At Alameda At Newport Beach

1070 Marina Village Pkwy, Ste 108 J/Boats Alameda, CA 94501 Dragonfly (800) 559-5533 • (510) 523-8500 Sabre FAX (510)522-0641 SabreLine May, 1994 • UvcuM 3? •

Page 37

TRAILERABLE SAILBOAT HEADQUARTERS Don't Limit Your Possibilities Easy to Tow • Easy to Launch Easy to Retrieve • Easy to Sail Easy to Buy!

& _ HUNTER 19

HUNTER 23.5

$9,995 with trailer. Sail inventory, 3 hp o/b.

$14,995 with trailer. Sail inventory, 5 hp o/b.

HUNTER 26 $22,995 with trailer. 2 available before price increase.

WEST WIGHT POTTER Dealer

WEST WIGHT POTTER 15 WEST WIGHT POTTER 19 $4,995

$7,995

THE LARGEST INVENTORY OF EXPERIENCED TRAILER A BLES 1993 1992 1984 1985 1982 1977 1973

Hunter 23.5, demo, full warranty ...$13,995 MacGregor 26, loaded, very clean $10,995 MacGregor 26, recent trade.$ 6,995 Olson 25, must sell, fully loaded.... $15,995 Catalina 25, many sails, clean.$10,995 Catalina 22, with trailer.$ 2,995 Coronado 23, motor, sails, clean ...$ 6,995

ff) NOR'QiL

ALAMEDA AT MARINER SQUARE • (510) 523-8773 ALAMEDA AT MARINA VILLAGE • (510) 814-8560

(800) 878-BOAT

YACHTS

BUG Nex

Poge 38

Dealer lor: Hunter • Pacific Seacraft • Moody • West Wight Potter

• [jXXUc 3? •

Moy. 1994

LETTERS Jill SAD AND HORRIFIC While in the Sea of Cortez this February, we 'ham-nerd cruisers' heard a heart-warming story that reassured us that cruisers don’t always deserve the reputation of party animal drop-outs — but then it’s always so hard to generalize! It’s a story that we think bears repeating so that credit can be given where it’s due. Three sailboats — Zingara, with Dave Baker and Jan Mullen; Galadriel, with Terry Kennedy and Joyce Clinton; and Hagar, with Don and Statia Yessness — met up at Isla San Benedicto and Isla Socorro, which are approximately 300 miles southwest of Cabo. The idea was for them, all avid scuba divers, to revisit and film the beautiful giant manta rays that populate the area. But what they managed to witness and film was something tragic, something that has become known down here as the 'St. Valentine’s Day Massacre'. They woke one morning to find a local commercial fishing boat hauling two giant manta rays aboard. As if that weren’t enough, a second fishing boat had the dismembered wings of one of these fantastic animals hanging over its hold. This despite the fact that fishing is prohibited anywhere within two miles of shore. As dumbfounded as the cruisers were, they had the presence of mind to grab their camera gear and hop in the dinghy in order to capture the slaughter on film. It must have been an awful thing for them to behold, for they had just swam and played with these friendly creatures, who often allow humans to hang on for rides. As sad and horrific as the incident must have been, the film, photos and letters generated by the six sailors received coverage on national television and in high government circles. As a result, the whistle was blown on this illegal and inhumane activity. We also understand that their efforts have resulted in conservation groups in the United States trying to focus some attention on the problem. Jan Mullin and Dave Baker on Zingara arranged a screening of the video for the cruisers here in Puerto Vallarta, and provided petitions for all to sign. Although it was certainly a sad event, perhaps it will increase the commitment of sailors to preserve the ocean and sea life that is so important to all of us. Dan and Cindy ’Lil Sweetie Portland and Puerto Vallarta Dan & Cindy — That’s discouraging news. While biologically related to sharks, rays are known as being extremely friendly if not pet-like to humans. There’s a place near Caneel Bay, St. John, in the U.S. Virgins, for example, where relatively small diamond stingrays come to play with humans every day. They eat from your hand, enjoy. being scratched and petted, and rub their wings against your ankles. Of course, that’s nothing like the relationship Terry Kennedy, Joyce Clinton and others have enjoyed with the much larger — to 25 feet wide! — rays of the Revillagegdo Islands. As we recall, they’ve swum with them for hours and enjoyed riding on them on numerous times during a previous trip. Further, in this very issue there’s a Changes from the folks on Awentura, who report that the highlight of their cruise to Mexico has been swimming with the rays among the Tres Marietas Islands of Banderas Bay. UliRESPLENDENT WITH HER NEW PAINT During the dinghy ride back to my boat after breakfast at Rosa’s Cantina, I couldn’t help but notice the dramatic effect of the morning light on my Westsail 32, Raven II. At a distance of 100 feet, I simply had to just stop and admire her! What a beautiful sight she was, resplendent in her new Awlgrip painted hull, and with her brightwork gleaming as a result of several coats of varnish. It was hard for me to believe she was the same boat that I anguished over in August of '92 after hurricane Lester had deposited her in the front yard of a home here in San Carlos, Mexico. I was certain that she was a total wreck. After all, her starboard side was

NEW 29.5 & 43 Legend ABS PLAN CERTIFIED ARE HUNTER SAILBOATS BLUEWATER SAILBOATS? ABS thinks so. Who is ABS? American Bureau of Shipping. Most production yachts are built to basic US Coast Guard requirements and some built to NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers's Association) standards. The Offshore Racing Council, an offshore yacht racing organization, requires ABS approval for any transocean race, as well as races of long distance which may be well offshore.

iSis

ABS PLAN APPROVED - WHAT IS IT?

LEGEND 43 ABS CERTIFIED

ABS Plan approval regulates the following aspects of sailing yachts: Hull structure, FAP laminate, hull/deck joints, deck structure, bulkhead and bonding, floor plan structure, keel and keel bolts, rudder and rudder stock, portlights and windshields.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER? Once completed, ABS plan approval concludes that the sailing yacht is designed to withstand the most taxing conditions at sea. It is probably one of the single best indications an owner has that the boat is designed and built to possess all the structural integrity you will ever need.

ASK THE COMPETITION IF THEY ARE ABS PLAN CERTIFIED.

In Stock

You will be quite surprised that veiy few will spend the extra money to make them as "Seaworthy as a Hunter."

HUNTER 29.5 ABS CERTIFIED

Its Easy to See Why Hunters are the Hit of the Show!

LEGEND ip

I C

HUNTER

j )

Hit, Vute***

JBMPM 7 jF- AV

LEGEND

HUNTERlk 19*23*26*29* 29.5 * 33 * 33.5 *35*37* 37.5 *42*43

ALAMEDA AT MARINER SQUARE • (510) 523-8773 ALAMEDA AT MARINA VILLAGE • (510) 814-8560

(800) 789-2628 BUC

NGT

Dealer for: Hunter • Pacific Seacraft • West Wight Potter • Ocean Alexander • Cruisers • Chris Craft May. 1994 •

12 • Page 39

ONE MONTH

FREE RENT with 6 month lease this offer applies to all new berthers, 30' - 60' feet

Call for Details

LSVEABOARD BERTHS AVAILABLE (Limited Number)

• Berths 3 0-ft to 60 ft • Double Finger Concrete Slips • Water, Electricity and Telephone • 24 Hour Security Patrol • Heated Dressing Rooms and Showers • Laundry Room • 7 Day Harbormaster Office • Complimentary Ice • Cable TV

Berthing at Oyster Cove Marina makes boating easier. more convenient and more enjoyable .

ultet (?&ts<2

385 OYSTER POINT BOULEVARD #8A SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

Batina

(415) 952-5540

YACHT INSURANCE

EXCLUSIVELY FOR LIVEABOARDS. Introducing the Quartermaster Liveaboard Yacht Policy from Royal

Introducing... The new wallas 3000 D The technological breakthrough in marine forced air diesel heat

|1 (€

SUPfjp

Insurance, one of the nation's leading

CLEAN

yacht insurers. Quartermaster

BURNING

combines the comprehensive coverage and features of Royal's standard yacht policy with broad homeowner protection, including:

I New clean burning combustion for low maintenance Exceptionally low battery current draw: .08-1.5 AMP Thermostatically controlled adjustable heat output: 2,700-10,500 BTU Low noise level design Quick and easy installation

f5*

Comprehensive Personal Liability Personal Property Coverage including property in storage • Loss of Use Protection • Countrywide network of claim adjusters and surveyors • •

Call for complete details and a FREE copy of a policy review done by LIVING ABOARD Magazine. Phone

$1,450.00

TOLL FREE 1-800-869-2248 or (206) 447-0489

(Includes Installation Kit)

Offered exclusively through

Royal Insurance

Pettit-MorryCo. 0

Page 40

• UtUiJt 1% • May. 1994

INSURANCE BROKERS

We carry a full line of propane, kerosene, and diesel heaters.

(206) 285-3675 JgjjFAX (206) 285-9532

s£/,mE „„

SCAN MARINE 2UA WESTLAKE AVEN.

EQUIPMENT sme Q

^etson'sBoa^ y. Traditional Craftsmanship

Modem Technology

3* </

18-FT. TO 120-FT TO 25 FT. BEAM - MINOR OR MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WOOD - FIBERGLASS - ALUMINUM - STEEL O O

35, 70 & 100+ Ton Travel Lifts Hull and Bottom Painting

Q Custom Stainless, Aluminum & Steel Fabrication & Welding

Complete Rigging Shop Including Wooden Masts and Booms

CD CD

CD Engine Service & Repower

Electr ical Installation and Repairs In-H ouse Propeller Shop

O Anderson's Boat Yard — Your Full Service Boat Yard Q Haulouts on Short Notice, Any Tide

Clean, Environmentally Safe, USCG Approved Facility.

•

Quality Work Guaranteed

Ron Anderson • Jim Andersen • A1 Mitchell

Kerr Robinson

Call us for a free estimate

WE SPRAY

(415)332-5432 • (800)310-5432

JMMfGRIP

Clipper Yacht Harbor • Sausalito

BOOM

The safety device that you and your crew must have!

Cushion

* Easy to install

* Safety for your whole crew

* Lightweight

* Will not absorb water

* UV resistant

* Custom fitting and custom colors available upon request

Our new safety product will dramatically reduce the danger from getting struck by the boom. The form fitting closed-cell construction of the Boom Cushion fits snugly on the boom between the vang and mainsheet of most booms. It can also be cut easily to fit booms with main sheet controls in the middle of the boom. The cushion is covered in blue textilene to fit booms with a maximum height of 4 inches and width of 2 inches. \ \

I; 1; • $ ft;-: •:

-J

BOOltl

)-| )—1

Order Now Send check or money order with below information to:

Boom Cushion

Thomas Engineering

$34.95

1195 St. Charles Ct. Los Altos, CA 94024

Pat. Pending

(415) 969-4099

not including shipping

Be sure to include the height and width of your boom with your order. May, 1994 •

Z9 • Page 41

LETTERS

STILL OVER-CANVASSED? Summer winds are here again and it's time to make sure you have a small enough sail to deal with them. Your working jib, lapper, club jib or whatever you call it is probably about a 110-115% - too big for the 20-30 knot breezes we'll get just about every day until Septem¬ ber. An 80 or 90% short hoist, heavy weather jib with a single- or double-reefed main is what you should be carrying to make Bay sailing enjoyable and safe.

Fortunately, SUTTER SAILS makes the BAY BLASTER, a small, heavily constructed, flat cut jib that is probably the perfect solution to your problems. It comes in two sizes: a 27' luff, 115 sq. ft. version and a 36' luff, 215 sq. ft. version; the smaller one is suitable for 25'-33' boats and the larger one for 31 '-40' boats. Both are made in the SUTTER SAIL loft by local sailmakers who are very familiar with local conditions. Triple stitching, heavy (7.6-8.6 oz.) high quality domestic cloth and hardware make these BAY BLASTERS hard to beat for value and durability. And the price is lower than for any other comparably sized new sail made in the Bay Area! So give SUTTER SAILS a call or stop by and check out these BAY BLASTERS. They're in stock and ready to go to help you enjoy summer Bay sailing!

SUTTER SAILS 800-300-SAIL (415) 332-2510 HARBOR DRIVE (Above West Marine)

P.O. BOX 927, SAUSALITO, CA 94966

Page 42

•

3? * May, 1994

stove in, her interior furniture was in splinters, and she was half full of water, sand and oil. Now, a little over a year and a half later, she’s as good as new. And it’s time for me to give credit to all those who helped bring her back to life. I’ll start my thanks with the defunct Westsail Company, for if they hadn’t built her so stoutly, she certainly would have broken up. My Mexican insurance company, Seguros Monterey, deserves to be next on the list. They paid for the entire repair job with a minimum of frustration to me. Whenever trouble started, my agent, Stan Lieberman of San Carlos, was right there to help. He even went so far as to write me a check on his personal bank account when we had trouble with a check from the company. Justo Conchas, the local adjuster for Seguros Monterey, had arrived on the scene almost before Lester had blown himself out. He took photographs and protected my property and interests from looters. Conchas was also extremely helpful in translating my'report of the accident to the Port Captain and helping me get through the associated red tape. As for the actual repair work, I can’t say enough about my 'main man', Arturo Lugo. He is a master craftsman with fiberglass and linear polyurethane. He used only the best materials — West System resin, Awlgrip paint — and took great pride in his work. I’d be hard-pressed to find someone anywhere who could have done as good a job. The work was done at Navarro’s Shipyard in Guaymas, whose carpenters did an excellent job of replacing my damaged teak cap and rub rails, as well as rebuilding the interior furniture. Senor Navarro himself was always very helpful. I was never refused any request I made while in his yard. Last but not least, my thanks go to Bud Taplin at Worldcruiser Yachts in Costa Mesa for providing technical support, plans and drawings, and parts and rigging. Taplin is the best source of Westsail stuff in the United States. Raven II is ready to cruise again. Unfortunately, I must return to the States in a couple of weeks to go to work for the summer. Will I leave my boat on a mooring in the Sea for another summer? No way! She’s going to be hauled, and I’ve got a nice, cozy spot reserved in dry storage at Marina San Carlos. Gary Lockrow Raven II, Westsail 32 San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

UHBRINGING HIM BACK ALIVE Recent articles in Latitude on tests done regarding man overboard retrieval rate highly with this reader. And now I find I’m able to share some first-hand experience. On March 20th’s Rites of Spring race, sponsored by Oakland YC, the fleet was sent on a long weather beat from the Berkeley Pier to Harding Rock. What a gas it was for Terry Bennett and me to doublehand Goldilocks, Bear #22, on that blustery day. Surfing under a spinnaker to the leeward mark, set very close to the shoreline, was particularly fun. But after a smooth takedown and a close rounding, Terry must have decided to 'freshen up', because in the process of returning from the foredeck, he stepped off the port side of the boat and into the Bay! I made a quick stop tack, allowing the jib to be backwinded in order to push the bow down through the heavy chop. As I slid by Bennett, I jibed onto port, freed the jib and sheeted the main — which left Goldilocks right alongside him. I had already deployed the rope swim ladder that I keep aboard for just such emergencies. A few minutes later Terry was back onboard, heavy wet foulies and all. I sheeted everything in and we were still able to post a seventh place finish out of 16 boats. To my fellow mariners and particularly our racing friends, Bennett and I offer these thoughts: 1) Respect the Bay. This means wear a lifejacket when out of the

The Welcome Mat is Out tor YOU at...

SAN LEANDRO MARINA • Close to Home!

• Easy Bay AND Freeway Access! Newest Berths in the Bay! Everything YOU Want! • Compare Our Rates!

1 TWO WEEKS FREE RENT Save Time • Save Money 1-800-!559-SAIL May. 1994 •

1 13 • Page 43

LETTERS

MAY

SPECIALS Achilles

Outboard Engines by

Inflatbles

SHORT SHAFT & ROPE START 2hp.$691.NOW $550' 3hp.$838 .NOW $650' 3.3hp.$750 NOW $599 4hp.$1088 .NOW $850' 6hp.$1397. NOW $1050" 8hp.$1691 .... NOW $1295" 9.9hp.$1495’ 15hp.$1595"

Model

LT2 LEX 260 LEX 320

Trojan

Length 7'3" 9’ 16'6"

NOW $699 $1450 $1150 $1500 $1225 List $815

FLAGSI

Marine Batteries

cockpit or anytime it’s rough on the water. Terry was wearing his and we got him back. 2) Despite the importance of keeping the boat light to be competitive, make room for a rope boarding ladder. They are great because you just have to drop the top over a winch barrel and it’s ready to use. The 'elevator system' — described in a previous issue of Latitude — sounds terrific, but it may not be as reliable as a rope ladder when shorthanded or sailing with novices. 3) Have some warm clothes aboard. It was a 21/2-hour beat against a flood and heavy chop from the finish line to our berth at Gas House Cove. Bennett had a complete change of clothes onboard and was warm and dry a few minutes after climbing back aboard. Thus, instead of risking hypothermia from wet clothes, he was able to have a ball driving back to the Cityfront. Being prepared makes for better racing and boating. And, it makes for a pleasant story to tell afterwards . . . but only if you’re aground to tell it. So skippers, make a commitment to bring 'em back alive. Insist on a lifejacket policy. Practice crew overboard drills. Know in advance how you’ll get someone back aboard quickly. And, always carry at least one complete set of dry clothes. Bob McComb ' Northern California Readers — What would it have been like to fall overboard during that race? Read on:

MARINE DEEP-CYCLE BATTERIES 85amp • NOW $69.95 105amp • NOW $79.95

Ma few minutes to myself

Other amp sizes availble.

BIG SELECTION! Starting from $6.50

1 ^Million Candle-Power

Handheld VHF

Uniden

U25

•5 Watts • all U.S., Int'l & plus 9 weather channels • Channel 16 priority • Channel 13/16 switch • 1 watt feature for longer battery life

• Cut through the blackest night • Computer designed quartz lens • Halogen bulb • 1 Oft. cord • Cigarette lighter plug style list $42 95 •

List $181.99

NOW $29.95

NOW $149.99

Sea Dog

Earth Safe

Barbecues

Sanitation System

■'V-In-line te^S*** "' treatment de¬ vice for most marine toi¬ lets. It deans, deodorizes & lubricates your pump. Biodegradable compound aids in break down of waste. Sji'r

AIL STAINLESS STEEL! Charcoal • $114.95 • NOW $72.95 Propone *$199 95 • NOW $124.95 Roil Mount • $37.50 • NOW $29.95

Page 44

•

UKUJt 39 •

May, 1994

NOW $22.95 Earth Sofe Tablets •

NOW $4.95

I attribute my 'stepping off Goldilocks to two key factors that often lead to such mishaps. First and foremost, fatigue. The Rites of Spring Race was nearly four hours long, and the incident occurred after rounding the last mark. I was tired. Secondly, having traversed the Bear’s deck so often gave me a false sense of security; I felt I could do it in my sleep. As I made my way from the foredeck to the cockpit, I reached for the handrail only to come up short. With a large handful of nothing, my momentum and the rolling deck conspired to make my next step one that left me in the drink! Even before I touched water, I attempted to shout over the sound of the wind to alert McComb of my pending predicament. I hit the water almost vertically and on my side. As the cold water of the Bay came rushing inside my foul weather gear, I didn’t panic. I’d known my foul weather gear would be clumsy in the water, but I also knew I had my lifejacket on. I managed to right myself and take stock of the situation, realizing that my sunglasses were ajar on my face. My eyes burned from the saltwater, but I still had my contacts! I remember seeing Goldilocks and her dirty bottom — we tried to scrub it clean from the dock earlier — sailing away. I heard McComb shouting 'man overboard!' to warn the boats behind us. He immediately took corrective action to return to me. My next order of business was to securely fix my lifejacket to my body. I had the belts snug, but I had unzipped the lifejacket because it had been so warm. Before McComb could bring the boat around, I was offered assistance by a boat in our class crewed by all women. I want to thank them again- for their offer and efforts, but I felt secure about my position in the water and declined their float collar. McComb was already preparing to come about toward me, and I felt confident enough to suggest the women continue on and finish the race. The next few minutes I had all to myself. I evaluated my situation once again, rechecked my lifejacket, and realized that hypothermia would begin to sap the effectiveness of my hands if I wasn’t rescued soon. By now, McComb was bearing down in my direction, but I could see he wasn’t going to be able to make it directly toward me. So I started to side stroke, between waves, in the direction the boat would pass. As the boat approached, I could see the rope swim ladder hanging over the side from the capstan. Unfortunately, my stroke was

Bare Your Bottom.

PEEL AWAY MARINE SAFETY STRIP MAKES IT EASY

Strip up to ten coats of paint with one easy application. Paint removal, especially the re¬ moval of anti-fouling coatings, used to be a harrowing, stressful and sometimes even dangerous proce¬ dure. But now there’s Peel Away Marine Safety Strip, a revolution¬ ary product that makes stripping paint from any boat surfaces as safe and easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Simply apply Peel Away to the surface that needs to be stripped. 2. Cover the area with the special Peel Away Liftex Cloth and leave it to set. 3. Lift away up to ten coats of paint in one

convenient step. No scraping, no sanding, no grinding. Peel Away works on any painted surface. Teak, mahogany and other fine woods, metal and fiberglass (and because Peel Away’s non-toxic formula contains no Methylene Chloride, it won’t harm the gel coat and there are no toxic fumes to worry about).

Ask for Peel Away at your local marine supply store or call 212-869-6350 for more information.

4 f$eiJ0NAY THE EASIER, SAFER WAY TO STRIP.

Dumond Chemicals, Inc., 1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

CELESTICOMP V After logging thousands of miles at sea,

1 the

CELESTICOMP V, the professional's navigation calcu¬ lator, has won high praise from Naval and Merchant

Fax 212-398-0815

ROLLY TASK Announces...

Marine Officers. Come in for a test of the ease of its operation, then take it home for only . . .

$279

O NAVIGATION CLASSES O Coastal Piloting Celestial Navigation a 12 week course on basic Coastal Plotting and Celestial Navigation covering coastwise naviga¬ tion, tide and current tables, use of the sextant to establish lines of position from sun, stars and planets using HO 249. A certificate of completion given. 1 2-2 hour sessions $175

Classes start May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Call us now to reserve your place at the plotting table. Text included. All materials are available at B.C. Navigation.

/^TXNAHGATiON ^■SSjmNTER 475 GATE 5 ROAD SAUSALITO, CA 94965 ^

(415)331 -6513 Fax 331-3641

CREDIT

SAILS!

Trade-in any used sail, any condition and receive credit towards a new sail. Quality sails with a world wide reputation for durability, performance and value!

Call Now for a Quote on Your Next Sail...

(510)522-1991 Ask for Carl Nelson, Art Puett, John Melko, or Alan McDonnell

.-_y

May. 1994 • UtUiUe 12 • Page 45

HOT1

Don’t be out in the cold when choosing a new GPS RADAR-SOUNDERWX FAX or other electronics. We will help. We will put together a sizzling price on the sensational new FURUNO equipment. And of course, we’re there to back it up - like we have been since 1952.

WE PLEDGE TO BACK EVERY PRODUCT WE SELL WITH PERSONAL, INHOUSE TECHNICAL SERVICE. RICH WaDf"5

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION •

CAL-MARINE

ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PIER 19, THE EMBARCADERO SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

(41 5) 391 -7550

TASWELL 43 • 49 • 56 • 60 • 71

Built to Lloyd's and American Bureau of Shipping standards. Ta Shing's Taswell series stands as a world class luxury cruising yacht. Conic by and see our new 43. She is beautifully appointed, well equipped, with teak decks, windlass, radar, GPS, autopilot, dodger, and she is ready for immediate delivery at substantial savings.

2415 Mariner Square Dr. Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 865-2511 Pager46

•

U&UM 19 •

May. 1994

LETTERS not strong enough to reach the ladder. McComb was prepared for this eventuality, however, and tossed me a spinnaker sheet. I was able to grab this and pull myself around to the ladder. My climb out of the Bay was slow by intention. I still had my foul weather gear on, and I wanted to leave as much of the Bay in the Bay as possible. Once in the cockpit, McComb was intent on making sure 1 was all right. Hypothermia, shock and even heart attacks are possible for people who’ve fallen into the Bay. I think I convinced him 1 was in good shape when 1 told him the bottom was dirty. We quickly got the boat back into racing trim, at which point I went below to change into my other clothes. The beat to the finish was quite choppy, so the motion and my wet clothes made changing a task. I knew that 1 was going to need my foul weather gear for the ride home, so I immediately hung it up to dry. When I put it back on over my dry clothes, it wasn’t too wet. I was back on deck in time to rejoin McComb for the crossing of the finish line. In hindsight, I was fortunate that everything turned out well. I was in the water for just under five minutes and I never allowed panic to take over. I made sure I was as secure as possible and conserved my strength while in the water. I was not going to save myself, so I did everything in my control to be ready once help arrived. Finally, having a change of clothes on the boat made the ride back all the more safe and comfortable. \ Terry Bennett Northern California Terry — Thanks for your report. But we’re kind of curious; had you to do it over, would you still have sent the other boat on its way? It seems to us it might have been prudent to have them stand-by until you were out of the water and safely aboard Goldilocks. UftTHE POST OFFICE' IS CLOSED The infamous Carol Post is leaving Keehi Lagoon and her Waterfront Postal Center for a new business. We wish her good luck in her new venture, but we’ll all miss our 'post mistress' more than most can imagine. Although sometimes loud and abrasive, and rude to a fault, Carol is also very loving and nurturing. She has cared for us all — and sometimes even fought our battles for us when we were too weak to fend for ourselves. Carol has been our link to home, friends and loved ones when we were far away and lonely. She always had a positive word for each of us, and always offered plenty of love and encouragement. Even when we made her famous shit list, aka the 'Hit List', she was still there to help when we needed it. I know and have heard of many instances where people were stranded on remote islands in need of parts for repairs. It was usually Carol who hustled the parts down, got them together, then found someone going their way to get them delivered. And most of the time she did it at no extra charge. As is the way of the sailing community, Carol got many strange requests, but she always rose to the challenge. If you wanted something and Carol couldn’t find it, you didn’t really need it. Carol, those of us at Keehi Lagoon and all the others who did business with you are going to greatly miss you, so go with love, light and laughter from all of us. We can only pray that our next 'post person' will take as good care of us as you did. Charlene Detro Keehi Lagoonatic Honolulu Readers — Originally from San Diego, Carol Post sailed to Hawaii a number of years back aboard her Islander 37. Quickly coming to the conclusion that she didn’t care for ocean sailing, she nonetheless succumbed to the charms of Hawaii in general and Keehi Lagoon in particular. She opened up the Waterfront Postal Center in Keehi near where she lived aboard, and then later moved her boat to the Ala Wai.

SVENDSEN'S BOATWORKS & CHANDLERY Serve now on all Hobie Sunglasses in stock

Wxdsey/Z-SRAR

STEARNS FIRST MATE VEST

Bring in the sunshine and warm weather with a sharp new pair of Hobies...

Bright Oxford nylon shell Comfortable Aquafoam foam Comes in Navy, Purple

1015 CAPTAIN'S VARNISH

and Yellow

High Solids Marine Varnish recommended for the highest quality work - outstanding gloss retention contains UV shields. ON SALE

U.S. Coast Guard approved, Type III Great for junior sailors

NOW

ONLY$12.95/QT.

Only $19.95

MARINE SUPPLIES AT DISCOUNT PRICES In Stock Now at a New Reduced Price • Compact • 35 lbs. of buoyancy • Automatic Inflation

|H) CREWFIT

HENRI fgp LLOYD

Can/Horn Holder from

Olympic One-Piece Suit

Secksoi^

• Triple layered hand taped seams • Neoprene neck seals • Reinforced knee & seat

with Safety Harness Unbeatable for quality

■ • Made of soft PVC • Designed for soda cans, bottles, air horns • An easy solution to where to put your beer!

and comfort

ONLY: $199.95

ON SALE

LIST: $249

$169.00!

1851 CLEMENT AVENUE ALAMEDA, CA 94501

NOW ONLY

(510) 521-8454

OPEN TO SERVE YOU M-F 8-5:30 SAT 8-5 SUN 9-4 May. 1994 • UUX*Jt 19 • Page 47

LETTERS

You Can

Learn to Sail with the Best...for Less

The Best Training System Northern California's Oldest School with Over 30 years of Experience

The Best Location "The Richmond Riviera" Protected Area for Beginners

The Best Prices Compare and Save ^

Complete Learn to Sail Package Qualifies you to Sail 28'-40' Boats.

2-CLASS PACKAGE

3-CLASS PACKAGE

Carol did lots of good things for mariners and Lagoonatics, and if what goes around comes around, she’ll do just fine. Our best wishes to her. 11 It AFTER 1,300 GALLONS OF KEROSENE In the February issue, I noticed the article on the problems with the new diesel fuel in California. It reminded me of a somewhat similar situation I had when 1 bought my schooner Viveka back in 1957. I’d put a new Lister diesel in to run an auxiliary alternator. The booklet that came with the engine mentioned that kerosene could be used in lieu of diesel if 4% lube oil was added to lubricate the injector and fuel pump. I’ve never forgotten that bit of information. In 1978,1 delivered a Colin Archer ketch from Samoa to Hawaii. I stopped at Fanning Island hoping to find diesel, as we would be bucking headwinds for the next several thousand miles. They didn’t have any diesel to spare on Fanning, but they had plenty of kerosene. So we took on three 55-gallon drums of kerosene and added the lube oil. This boat had a 3-71 GM engine, and it showed no ill effects from the use of the kerosene. While in Japan and Okinawa during my present world cruise aboard Viveka, I at times found that kerosene was more convenient to obtain and cheaper to buy than diesel. Based on my previous experience, I went ahead and used it as before. To date I’ve burned over 1,300 gallons of kerosene and oil, and my Bedford 466 engine — a British GM — hasn’t given me any problems. I don’t know if the 3-71 GM or the Bedford have any O rings in the fuel system. And I don’t know if I’ve just been lucky or what. But since I imagine the new California diesel and kerosene are alike, I thought the information might be helpful. Merl 'President of the Pacific Ocean' Petersen Schooner Viveka Gallipoli, Italy Readers — For the current state of the California diesel mess, see this month’s Sightings. For more on Petersen’s travels around the world aboard his 75-ft schooner, see this month’s Changes.

Basic Keelboat

ftftHOW DID ROWDY DO IT?

(3 days - 24 tours).$395

Basic Coastal Cruising

Your recent photo of Hank Easom and Yucca jogged my memory of an afternoon sail with Hank 50 years ago. That’s right, 50! 1 was sailing an 18-foot Mercury (#99, Jinx) built by Dan Mezzetta from the Corinthian YC. Hank was about 11-years-old and an avid Moon boat sailor in Belvedere Cove with his constant companion, Rowdy, a lab. Lunch for the day of sailing was to be a 75-cent apple pie from Musso’s Bakery in Tiburon — they were delicious! We departed with Rowdy safely stowed under the aft deck. The question remains unanswered to this day: how did Rowdy unwrap and get away with the whole pie unnoticed? Tom Linney Double Eagle Alameda

(3 davs - 24 tours).$445

Bareboat Charter (2 davs, overnight - 36 hours).$595 Save!

Save!

2-Class Package...$595 3-Qass Package.$895 (Earns ASA Basic Coastal Certificate)

(Earns ASA Bareboat Charter Certificate)

1/2 OFF FOR SPOUSES! Call for Boat Show Specials!

Nobody Offers More Sailing for Less.

^6rai/ei^au/s Sailing Club - Sailing School COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND VALUE

1-800-321-TWSC (8972) • (510)232-7999 Brickyard Cove, Pt. Richmond SERVING AND TEACHING SAILORS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Page 48

• Ux^UJt 3? • May. 1994

II ft VERY MUCH ALIVE After reading your 'dinghy primer' in the January issue, I would like to add some information about the Lido 14. The Fremont Sailing Club presently has a Lido fleet consisting of 23 families. We typically get about five boats to the starting line at Lake Elizabeth. We also had 17 Lido’s participate in last year’s NorCal Championship held in conjunction with the Go For The Gold Regatta at Scotts Flat Lake. In addition, the High Sierra Regatta typically draws about 40 Lidos. Locally, we have seen Lido 14 participation increase over the last few years. The Lido 14 is a versatile boat. It’s very stable and spacious, making it great for family cruising. It also has an extremely strict set of class rules that provide for some very close racing. The simple sail

NAUTORs

SWAN PACIFIC SOUTHWEST

STEINEMANN &CO.

|M E M 8 E R

I BUG NeT

Exclusively Representing Nautor's Swan Since 1983

2505 West Coast Hwy, #202, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (800) 468-4496 / (714) 645-4600 •

Fax: (714) 645-7216

Dear Swan Enthusiasts, Below is a sampling of my current Central Listings. I've sold most of these Swans previously, and know them all well. Please call if you’d like photographs, details, or a personal inspection. This month, I have both good and bad news. On the plus side, California’s economic recovery has enabled me to sell six Swans since Christmas, which is more activity than I’ve seen since yacht brokerage's "Golden Era" of the mid-1980s. This trend, however, will translate to firmer Swan prices, which have already ended their decline of the past few year. The recipe for investment success as inflation returns: Sell your bonds, buy a Swan!! Sincerely,

George E. Steinemann

SWAN 44 URSA (1992): Frers design cruise quipped with shallow draft bulb keel,, swim platform, (2) GPSs, (2) autopilots, IBM-PC, SSB, Ham, weatherfax, radar, furling jib, w&termaker, central heating. New condition. Friday Hrbr, WA. $495,000.

SWAN 59 Ms. Blu (1986): Never chartered, this one-owner yacht features new watermaker and GPS, plus radar, SSB, Loran, generator, and custom aft cabin with extra-long queen-size berth. Located Miami, $925,000.

SWAN 43 FREE SPIRIT (1972): An incredibly well-maintained vessel, under same ownership for 20 years. Topsides, teak deck, and interior in like-new condition. New upholstery, '87 diesel, 14 sails, refrigeration, custom double berth. Marina del Rey, $105,000.

SWAN 39 TALARIA (1978): Aclean, exceptionally well-equipped yacht with radar, 3 '91 North racing sails, and a full complement of cruising equipment. Furling jib, refrigeration, custom double berth forward, newly varnished interior. Long Beach, Price reduced. $115,000.

SWAN 47/046 ZEPHYR (1979): Purchased by the current owner in 1989 and highly upgraded since then, with newly painted topsides, watermaker, leather upholstery, SSB, GPS, Heart inverter, and new Perkins 4-236 diesel. Best of its kind. San Diego, CA. $275,000.

SWAN 48 SIRONA (1972): S&S design featuring a light and roomy interior, new Spectra sails, diesel, and rod rigging. New bottom paint 9/94, and generally well maintained. Located San Francisco. Now SI 55,000.

STEINEMANN & CO. INSURANCE SERVICES

800-468-4496

•

FAX 714-645-7216 May. 1994 •

UZZUU1T>2 •

Page 49

LETTERS

You Can

SAIL With The Best For Less

plan, without spinnaker or trapeze, puts the racing emphasis on sail trim and tactics. At present, W.D. Schock is planning a design modernization consistent with existing boats that will reduce cost while maintaining performance. The Lido 14 is very much alive and anyone wanting further information should contact me at (510) 490-1147. P.S. I believe that the requirement to register sailboats in California is based on length. The El Toro was designed to be 1-inch shorter that the 8-foot limit. Bill Charron Lido 14 District II Secretary Bill— When the Wanderer first sailed on San Francisco Bay many, many years ago it was aboard a Lido 14. Completely ignorant of the boat and the Bay, he and four others set out from Berkeley to Alcatraz. He didn’t die, but it was close. Lido 14s are fun boats for sheltered waters.

UllLOW ESTEEM

Hylas 44 - Queen of the Fleet - Sail Her Here!

Tradewinds Sailing Club Offers 2 Money Saving Membership Plans More Sailing- Less Money Plan II Monthly Rate

Plan I Daily Rate Catalina 22

$55

O'Day 22

$55

Hunter 23

$65

Catalina 25

$95

Catalina 27

$110

Hunter 27

$110

Newport 28

$110

Hunter 28.5

$120

Catalina 30

$130

Cal 31

$130

Hunter Vision 32

$170

Islander 36

$170

Hunter Vision 36

$235

Ericson 39

$200

Hylas 44

$300

Unlimitsd Us* of oil th*s* bools.

Unlimited Us*

bloai".,h*‘*

$ 198/mo

Unlimited Use of ALL these boats.

$298/mo N/A

Nobody Offers More Sailing for Less!

f(3cculetvtttcLs Sailing Club - Sailing School

•

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND VALUE Brickyard Cove, Pt. Richmond

Page 50

1-800-321-TWSC a

SERVING AND TEACHING SAILORS FOR OVER 30 YEARS • UHUM19 • May. 1994

In April’s Are The BCDC ’s Days Numbered?, you reported that the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is "stereotypical" and "bloated". As my own observation is very much the opposite, I’d be interested to read what specifically drives your perspective. I appreciate that you frequently publish remarks about the BCDC indicating your low esteem for it, but I haven’t seen among those specific support for finding the BCDC stereotypical or bloated. Perhaps the BCDC is both, and I need to reconsider my perception of the facts. It would be nice to be in a position to sign my name to this, but I’m not. Unsigned Northern California Unsigned — The prime example of the BCDC’s imperial arrogance — in which often times wet-behind-the-ears staff members have led politically-appointed ignorant commissioners by the nose — is their declaring that boats are "Bay fill". The motive behind this obvious nonsense is that it would give the BCDC expanded influence, something all bureaucracies crave. It mattered not that the co-author of the legislation that created the BCDC testified under oath that the BCDC was never intended to be given control over boats. Nor has it mattered that boatowner Douglas Storm fought that definition in court and won. Rather than accept defeat, the BCDC — at God only knows what outrageous expense to taxpayers who couldn’t care less — still battles to preserve that absurd definition which gives them authority over boats. Then there’s the matter of what on street corners is known as extortion, but what for the BCDC has sometimes been policy. It’s been a few years now, but several marina and waterfront property owners told us that in order to repair storm damage to existing facilities, they had to get a permit from the BCDC. And that the BCDC wouldn’t issue them permits unless they squeezed out some concession — such as donating space for a public walk or setting up a picnic area for the public. There’s no way such concessions should be demanded in return for making repairs to existing facilities. One manager of a municipal marina told us that getting permits from the BCDC was so difficult that he would ignore the process and just have the work done on the sly in the middle of the night. There’s also the matter of the BCDC having trouble working with cities or other regional agencies with regard to local boating issues. Insensitive and seemingly uncaring of the wishes of cities like Sausalito and the agencies like the Richardson Bay Regional Agency (RBRA), the bullying BCDC would threaten to file suit if they didn’t get their way. And on occasion, this was after the city and RBRA had worked for years to come up with solutions to difficult waterfront issues.

Magellan GPS Navigation, affordable quality Magellan GPS Meridian. The incredible power of GPS is now affordable for everyone. The rugged Magellan GPS Meridian is lightweight, pocket sized and runs continuously tor over 6 hours on just 3 AA batteries. Meridian's powerful features include: • Easy to read large graphic navigation displays. • Menu driven, simple to use keyboard. • AllView 12™ Technology tracks up to 12 satellites ensuring continuous 1-second position updates. • Stores 100 named waypoints and 1 reversible route with 15 legs. • Direct To, MOB and Route functions are all easily accessed.

Magellan Chartmate™ Advanced Cartographic Chartplotter Versatile • Operational in Either Traditional Navigation or Cartography Mode • Built-in Worldwide Background Map • Bracket or Flush Mount in Cockpit, Tower, Flybridge

The NEW Magellan 5000DX. How we made the best BETTER. Not only is it rugged, waterproof (it floats!), easy to use and differential-ready, the NEWNAV 5000DX has: • A full graphic high definition plotter display. • User friendly Steering and Road Map graphics. • Upload/download of waypoints to PC. • AllView 12™ Technology tracks up to 12 satellites ensuring continuous 1-second position updates. • 1000 waypoints and 20 reversible routes with 20 legs each.

NORTHERN CALFORNIA MAGELLAN DEALERS BRING GPS TO YOU CAL-MARINE ELECTRONICS PIER 19, THE EMBARCADERO SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 TEL: 415/391-7550

MARITIME ELECTRONICS 300 HARBOR DRIVE SAUSALITO, CA 94965 TEL: 415/332-5086

MARITIME ELECTRONICS CO. 1539 S. WINCHESTER BLVD. SAN JOSE, CA 95128 TEL: 408/378-0400

THE CHANDLERY 132 HARBOR WAY #B SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109 TEL: 408/475-3383

FARALLON ELECTRONICS 2346 B MARINSHIP WAY SAUSALITO, CA 94965 TEL: 415/331-1924

JOHNSON HICKS MARINE 333C LAKE AVE. SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 TEL: 510/547-4388

or Console Powerful Features • DGPS Ready when Purchased with Integrated Magellan AllView 12™ GPS Technology • Menu Driven, Easy Operation with On-Line Prompts • Information Displayed in Your Choice of English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish • NMEA 0180/0183 Output to Autopilots, Sounders, Repeaters or Radars

COLUNS MARINE CORP. P.O. BOX 23984 OAKLAND, CA 94623-3984 TEL: 510/547-4388

^ MAGELLAN L J

WE BRING GPS DOWN TO EARTH.™ May. 1994 •

1$ •

Page 51

You Can

BUY A

Hunter Vision

36.

LETTERS We’ve never denied that a BCDC-like agency was good or neces¬ sary for the Bay. And we’re not saying that the BCDC hasn’t done some good. But their nauseating arrogance, their inability to work with others, their apparent delight in making things hard for others and their 'boats are bayfill' deal will keep us from ever missing them if — please, God — they evaporate into the Coastal Commission.

Mtides forever

Revenue Opportunities for Boat Buyers and Boat Owners Tradewinds Sailing Club is generating revenue for boat owners. Put this boat in our program and you can receive income along with a FREE club membership allowing you to sail any club boat the same size or smaller for FREE. We are also seeking other good boats for the club. Ask about the revenue potential of your boat. • REVENUE • PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE • FREE CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Brokerage Boats for Sale

I’m responding to Don Blood, who in the March issue requested information about a tide program for San Francisco Bay. There is a shareware program called TIDE 23 that runs on PC compatibles, preferably with a hard disk. It calculates tides for the entire world and for any date you might want. Not only is San Francisco Bay included, but so is just about every inlet, point, and rock in San Francisco Bay. The program runs extremely slowly and a math co-processor would speed it up. It also has a few minor problems, such as a totally blank screen for half a minute or so that makes you think it’s stopped working. But the output is accurate; I’ve tried it in various ports by checking the results against local tide tables. They were within a few minutes of each other, which is close enough for most of us. Since the tide times and heights are obtained by calculation rather than by looking them up in a table, there is no need for annual updates. Thus the program is ideal for long-distance cruisers. No more taking along stacks of tide tables. No more worrying about obtaining updates. One little diskette and you’re all set forever. TIDE 23 can be obtained through the SSCA or directly from the author: Hans D. Pieper, 6110 Pleasant Ridge Rd., #2381, Arlington, TX 76016. Clare Holt Jofian Enroute from Richmond to England

•RITA COP NEVER KNOWS

27’ ERICSON, 1971

37 O'DAY, 1979

Inboard, loaded for cuising, with vane, etc. $12,995.

Center cockpit. $39,995

22' 2.3 25' 27' 27 27 27 27 28' 29'

ODav 222, 86,0/B, w/trlr. .8,99a Hunter,'89,0/B, w/trlr. .6,500 Catalina,'86,0/B, swing keel .. .... 10,995 Catalina, 72,0/B . .5,995 O'Dav, 76, l/B. .9,995 O'Dav, 76.1/B. .9,500 Hunter. 90,0/B . ....26,995 Encson, '71,1/B. ....12,995 Newport, '82, dsl, wheel. .... 12,995 C&C, 78,1/B, wheel. ...16,995

30' 31' 31' 34' 37 41' 45'

Newport Mkll, dsl, lull race. . 16,995 Hunter, '83, dsl, wheel. .29,995 Cal,'83, dsl, wheel. .31,995 Wvlie, 79, dsl, full race. .29,995 O'Dav, '83, cnlr ckpl. .39.995 Morgan O/1,78, dsl, ketch. .89,998 Explorer, 79, dsl, cntr ckpl. 159,995 1992 Hunter Vision 36 dealer demo boat.$89,995

BOATS ARE SELLING - WE NEED LISTINGS

Nobody Offers More Sailing for Less. As a full service brokerage, we also have access to hundreds of other listings throughout the Bay Area and the rest of the country. For more information or an appointment to view these boats, please call

BOB MILLER

(510) 232-7999

^(DccuLeivlruLs Sailing Center COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND VALUE Brickyard Cove, Pt. Richmond SERVING AND TEACHING SAILORS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Page 52

•

UtiUJt 19 •

May. 1994

In response to Honest Citizens Are Treated Like Criminals — a letter written by T. Michael Leonard about an unfortunate experience at the San Diego Police Dock — I agree that they often are. But there’s a very good reason for this, and it’s all about cops wanting to go home at the end of their shifts. Southern California is packed to the gills with violent criminals, thanks to the efforts of the ACLU and limp-wristed judges. So a cop never knows what response he’ll get in dealing with the public-at-large. That’s why the cop who accosted Leonard "had his hand on the butt of his pistol and kept shining a light" in his eyes. Establishing immediate dominance in a situation is one way that helps insure a cop will be sleeping in a bed rather than a casket that night. I agree with Leonard and Latitude that the $5 slip fee and hassles stemming from it were a major screw up on the part of the Harbor Police, but please don’t condemn cops for having a "crusty attitude". People get that way when their buddies are being killed on an almost daily basis, and in many instances by people who look for all the world as normal as you or I. Cops are not mind readers. The moment they begin to relax and assume they’re in no danger because of their location or the person they’re dealing with, that’s when they’re in the most danger. God help us all if our police are ever forced to take personality instruction so that they not damage our collective fragile egos by appearing overbearing. Fred Hermon RAT Battens Santa Ana Fred — Aging hippies, our belief in Confucianism has made us hard-asses on crime since before being a hardass on crime was cool. Michael Fay — the numbskull from Ohio who went on a multi-day spree of vandalism in Singapore — will apparently get six scarring

Raytheon’s waterproof RL 9 LCD Radar.

It’s our smallest

radar. But with a 7-inch supertwist screen and 2kW of peak power, the new RL 9

has more viewing area and better target definition than any other LCD radar. Plus,

C-MAP® electronic charts can be dis¬

played by adding the Raychart 600XX.

The RL 9’s 1/8 nm range scale is unbeatable

•

when maneuvering in tight quarters and a

maximum 16 nm scale, you’ve got excellent long-range displays.

The RL 9 fits anywhere, even in the most cramped, space-starved nav station

because it measures only 8” wide,

7.5” high, and 2.5” deep.

Take a good look at the RL 9.

Ask your Raytheon dealer or call

for more information.

1 1

ra DT0

(

i '/til On cm

fjjjj

l;l ids

The RL 9 's LCD radar lets you view detailed C-MAP electronic charts. Inteiface the Raychart 600XX with Raytheon's RL 9 LCD and toggle between full-screen electronic charts and radar displays.

Raytheon WE THRIVE ON CHALLENGES * Meets U.S. Coast Guard CFR-46 standards. C-MAP is a registered trademark of C-MAP CRL. Pending FCC Approval

Raytheon Marine Company 46 River Road, Hudson, NH 03051 USA TEL 603-881-5200 FAX 603-881-4756 TELEX 681-7529

May, 1994 •

UiUu/t 12 •

Page 53

CALL FORA

LETTERS

FREE DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE

MODERN SAILING ACADEMY

Specializing in the highest quality sailing instruction

• Each instructor has over 20 years experience and a 100 ton Coosf Guard license.

Sausalito, CA

(415) 331-8250 • (800) 995-1668 * INTENSIVE PRACTICE SESSIONS 4 hours aboard a 30'-36' sailboat. Refine your crew overboard recovery, docking and sailing techniques.

• Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00-6:00, $65

* WEEKEND OUTING ON 30-36' SAILBOAT A great opportunity to become acquainted with sailing.

• Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00-2:00 ~ $45

* ASA BASIC COASTAL CRUISING (All instruction on 30 -32’ Sailboats) Learn skills to safely sail and skipper sailboats 32' and under. Emphasis is on sailing as skipper, docking and maneuvering under power, crew overboard recovery and anchoring.

• Weekdays: Five days (40 hrs), $645 • Weekends: Six days (48 hrs), $795

whacks on the ass. That’s fine with us. In fact, in cases where crimes leave permanent physical and/or emotional scars on victims — such as clear cut cases of rape or child molestation — we think permanent scars should be visited equally on the perpetrator. A big tatoo on the forehead describing their outrage against society would do the trick. As for the Rodney King episode, what a yuk! It wouldn't matter to us if it were Rush Limbaugh, Ronald Reagan or our own son, anyone who grossly endangers the safety of the general public by driving down the freeway in excess of 100 mph should be subdued immediately — and the most expeditious way to do that is with a gun, not a bunch of batons. VJe believe the victims, not the predators, should be respected. Having hopefully established our empathy with the Golden Rule and our antipathy toward gratuitous crime and criminals, we’ll nonetheless disagree with your take on the incident at the San Diego Police Dock. First, $5 isn’t enough reason to create a middle-of-the-night incident. Particularly if it’s the police — not the citizen — who were in error. Second, contrary to your contention, location does make a huge difference in the degree to which an officer’s health and life are in jeopardy. Cops who patrol Beverly Hills, Atherton, Belvedere and the majority of California marinas have much less reason to fear for their lives than those who patrol South Central L.A. or the flatlands of Oakland. Actually, we wonder if any harbor patrolmen have been murdered in the line of duty. Third, the San Diego Harbor Police has a long and unique history of friction with the public they are charged with serving. How is it that the authorities in Newport Beach, Santa Barbara and other places along the coast can be so friendly and helpful while those in San Diego are always so officious and difficult? Sexist or not, we think they need a woman to head up the San Diego Harbor Police.

Liff'RICK' WOULD HAVE BEEN PLEASED

• ASA BAREBOAT CHARTER AND NIGHT SAILING COURSE This 3-day, 2-night intensive course begins with extensive docking under power on a 40'+ sailboat. Boat systems, anchoring, emergency procedures, advanced sailing techniques, the Quick-Stop and Fast-Return crew overboard recovery method and navigation are covered in this course. (Limited to 4 students.) $545

• ASA COASTAL NAVIGATION CORRESPONDENCE COURSE (Final exam taken at our office in Sausalito) Our study guide provides a full range of navigational and piloting information, practice questions and answers, textbook and charts. Everything needed to pass your ASA test. Also included is tutoring over the phone or in person.

• $95 includes textbook, all materials and ASA testing.

* ASA ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING This course integrates a wide range of sailing and navigating techniques on a 42’ to 50’ sailboat. Designed for the individual who intends to be prepared for serious cruising. This 4-day, 3-night offshore course will be a realistic sailing and navigation experience. (Limited to 4 students). $695.

* ONE DAY TRIP TO THE FARALLONES GPS navigation ond ocean experience on a 40' plus sailboat.

•$185

SAILING CLUB & YACHT CHARTERS Page 54

•

• May. 1994

I thought your piece on Santana was lovely. I suspect that both Bogie and Tom Eden would have been very pleased. Joe Rinehart San Rafael

Ilf)EACH DAY I DIE A LITTLE I’m married to a woman who has great intelligence, a vivacious, fun personality and a great sense of humor. She is gorgeous, has a great body, is very athletic and is a wonderful lover. She’s a financially successful professional who makes more money than me. Her faults? Only one — she doesn’t like to sail and could care less about roaming the world aboard a sailboat. Until I read your response to 'Landlubber' in the April issue, I thought I was alone in the agonizing dilemma of wanting to give up my current lifestyle for one of wandering the world and exploring the culture and geography of this wonderful planet — but at the same time wanting to stay with my mate. Following one’s heart and being "true to thine own self' can be tormenting. I’ve been going to therapy for several years to deal with this very issue. It is rapidly coming to a head, however, and I must soon leave a wonderful woman who I have been married to for 33 years because I cannot get rid of my urge to roam. Every day I die a little dealing with what Sterling Hayden accurately described as "the monotony of daily life." I envy those whose wives are willing to stay behind yet who are willing to fly over to see their husbands every couple of months. My wife says, "Go enjoy yourself — but don’t expect me to wait for you." Such situations are definitely terrible dilemmas for couples in their 40s, 50s, and 60s whose interests hav<q grown in opposite directions. And I could start in with a whole different set of dilemmas: I have an aging mother who is 82 and in poor health, and a grandson for whom I’m the only male role model, a grandson whom I’m very

May. 1994 • UM*JU 3? • Page 55

LETTERS attached to and who is very attached to me. So where do my responsibilities lie? To be there for others in my life or to follow my heart? It is a terrible, heart-wrenching, agonizing, painful decision. In his book The Journeying Moon, Ernie Bradford writes, "We were tempted to linger, for Paris exerted its old familiar charm — like a drug or a lover from whom one must break free or die." Name Withheld Antioch Name Withheld — Hamlet, you and all the rest of us — genuinely tortured by tough decisions. It’s your call to make, but since you asked, our belief is that you only owe unconditional devotion to your children. As such, we recommend you heed the advice of Virgil: "Audentes fortuna iuvat" — which everyone knows means 'fortune favors the bold'. So grab life by the balls and get the hell out there — at least for a year or two. It’s surely what a mother would want her son to do and you’d be a hero to your grandson — who could join you from time to time. As for your wife, it’s a matter of respect. If she can’t cut you a little slack after 33 years of adoration and devotion, perhaps she’s a hell of a lot more selfish than you’re contemplating being. Life’s a bitch and then you die — which is precisely why all of us — man, woman and child — should live life to the fullest while we have the opportunity.

•UTfNO AMOUNT OF WHISTLE BLOWING The April 1994 issue of Pacific Maritime carried a letter from San Francisco Bar Pilot Captain Paul Lobo. That letter of Captain Lobo’s contains the statement that "Small vessels have no right-of-way on San Francisco Bay." As one of San Francisco’s oldest admiralty lawyers — now retired, thank God — I have to take issue with Captain Lobo’s knowledge of the Rules of the Road. The Inland Rules do apply to the waters of San Francisco Bay, and no amount of whistle-blowing, yelling and (unlawful) use of deck lights by the captain can change these rules. If the San Francisco Bar Pilots truly believe that small vessels have no right-of-way on the Bay, then something more than additional training is required. I doubt if even the venerable Captain Denham could help this kind of dangerous arrogance. John E. Droeger San Francisco

-UftSIGN STATEMENTS The We Did It For Fun letter in the April issue about a crew¬ member who tried to sue the owner of the boat he was on was very informative. It also paints a horrifying picture of legal lunacy waiting to wreck the lives of reasonable people. Perhaps some of your readers who are in the legal profession would like to comment on the suggestion that a skipper should ask crew members to sign statements that they will not sue for damages due to accidents that occur on the vessel or its tender, or the dock to which it is tied. P.S. Thanks, Latitude, for your outstanding contribution to the sailing life. I don’t know how you make it happen, but you certainly have a wonderful product. Liz Reynolds San Jose Liz — As sad as it is to say, our legal system disgusts and discourages us every bit as much as cancer — which it is to our society. For it makes no difference if anyone with assets is guilty or not, the way the system is structured, the impoverished predator always wins. Just the other day, for example, we read about the conclusion of the lawsuit filed by the guy dying of AIDS against the cardinal he accused of sexual abuse. Although the plaintiff admitted Page 56

• LMmU 12 • May, 1994

Powerboats need a hard, fast bottom paint. Meet Hard Bottom; SUPER FIBERGLASS BOTTOMKOTE. Its smooth clean finish minimizes drag caused by softer, mushier bottom paints. And it won't easily rub off, a quality divers will find particularly hard to resist. But for a bottom paint to truly be worth its salt today, it must offer effective antifouling protection. Here again SUPER FIBERGLASS BOT¬ TOMKOTE shines. One more thing. It can be applied over most other bot¬ tom paints. You name it, Hard Bottom paint can top it. And because it complies with VOC air quality regulations, SUPER FIBER¬ GLASS BOTTOMKOTE is the preferred upgrade for users of FIBERGLASS BOTTOMKOTE, SUPERTOXand UNIPOXY. SUPER FIBERGLASS BOTTOMKOTE. It's one hard bottom paint to beat.

f =

■

KISSINGER CANVAS

Raytheon

Marine Canvas & Interiors

STEVEN KISSINGER

(510) 825-6734 • Biminis • Boat Covers • Cushions • Sail Covers • Headliners • Awnings

• 16 mile range • Auto tuning • C-Map capable w/route over lay • New window feature allows multiple screen presentations

Introductory Price

DODGERS

ENCLOSURES

Side handrails & Window covers included

Window covers included

Free Estimates and Delivery

$2,139

List $2,695

Johnson Hicks Marine Electronics

(408) 475-3383

Fax (408) 475-1498 May, 1994 • UtUtUtJS • Page 57

LETTERS

hood: W

SAILMAKERS YOUR SAILHANDLING EXPERTS...

he made it all up and dropped the charges, either the cardinal or the Catholic Church still had to pay him some kind of settlement. How just! While you could certainly get hundreds of lawyers to argue opposite sides in court at $500 an hour, it’s our understanding that such a waiver as you describe wouldn’t be worth the paper it was written on. And even if it was, whoever signed it would hire a lawyer to contest it on the grounds that they’d signed it under duress, while drunk or only because their mother hadn’t breast fed them long enough. On a much happier subject, thank you for your kind comments about the magazine. 'It all happens' for three reasons: 1) a great and active readership, 2) terrific advertisers who honor the separation between editorial and advertising, and 3) a small but hard-working and loyal staff of super people.

Authorized Dealers • Sales • Service • Installation

liftCHEAP MEDICINE Every time I find a Latitude in my P.O. (Pacific Ocean) Box, I get one of those stupid grins on my face. How about some news from folks that cruise cheaply? And those that find work as they travel. P.S. Enclosed is my prescription renewal. Kevin Keehi Lagoon, President

s FURLING SYSTEMS Tull batten systems LAZY JACKS

Kevin — We often write about those who travel on a budget. Just last month, for example, we featured Tom Scott, whose did a sevenyear circumnavigation on less than $500 a month. It’s somewhat harder to write about folks who work as they travel, as their employment is usually illegal and they don’t care to have it publicized. Nonetheless, check out this month’s Changes to see how a cruising couple from Chile have earned their cruising chips for the last five years.

FURLING SYSTEMS

respar E-Z FURL MAINSAIL SPINNAKER POLES

UHmy walking is getting better

MARINE FURLING SYSTEMS

BSYSTEMS YACHT FURLING SYSTEMS STO-MASTS

Ufll’M ONLY a MAN, BUT I HAVE A PASSION

DUTCHMAN® MAINSAIL FLAKING SYSTEMS '

•RACING SAILS •CRUISING SAILS •REPAIR SERVICE •CUSTOM LAZY JACKS

iiipifu "

SAILMAKERS

Before Buying Check Our Competitive Pricing!

Call Robin Sodaro (415)332-4104 Fax (415) 332-0943

(800) 883-7245 466 Coloma St., Sausalito, CA 94965 Page 58

• UtfoM 3? • May. 1994

This appeared in the dating section of the local recreation paper: Seeking Female Sailing Partner Me, exceptionally handsome, totally honest, polite, witty, intelligent, traveled white male, 38. You, young, beautiful, sexy, white female, . easy-going, uninhibited, who would enjoy offshore sailing and life’s finer things for a year or two — after which we will probably be tired of each other and break up. The reason it caught my eye is that I’m finally dating again after my wife left me. My walking is restored to 90% and getting better. Michael Burkhart San Diego

It was a perfect spring afternoon in Antioch. Blue skies, warm sun, soft Delta breeze, and best of all, school was over for the day. The 3:05 dismissal bell had signaled the daily dash for freedom. Drop the books, forget the rules, run, jump, play with friends. For all 1 know, my 5th and 6th grade students may look forward to this time of day, too. But this afternoon was to be all the more special because 1 was off to snoop around the local marina. So 1 picked up a fresh copy of Latitude from the local chandlery and meandered toward the water to find a vacant bench from which to soak up the rays and enjoy the gentle tink-tink-tink of halyards on aluminum masts as I perused the rag. Then it happened. Anyone who has ever held a passion for a particular set of curves, line of sheer, design of hull, or arrangement of sail knows the sense. Reality fades as your big screen, Technicolor, Surround-Sound sailing fantasy comes into focus. There it was on page 171 of the C/assy Classifieds: "MONTGOMERY 17. Unique example of the finest pocket cruiser available. . ."

ANTIFOULING FOR SITTING A boat that just sits there during the week is easy prey for all kinds of slime and barnacles. Your best protection is UltraKote, the new and improved version of our best selling Copperlux Antifouling. The five colors of Ultra-Kote average more copper than any other antifouling paint. It has 86% cop¬ per in the dry paint and the more copper, the more protection. Ultra-Kote. It's how a sitting boat avoids becoming a sitting target. Q coatings °S

INTERLUX YACHT FINISHES • 990 Beecher Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 • 1-800-INTRLUX

f CUSTOM

FOAMl

BERKELEY

BERTHS • BUNKS • CUSHIONS

"Because You Care About Comfort”

MARINE CENTER CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE BERKELEY MARINA COMFY CUSHIONS FORE & AFT

• • • • •

Economical cushion replacement/renewal Free custom cutting Expert custom sewing Largest selection of foam in stock High quality marine fabrics

FAMOUS FOAM FACTORY

• • • •

New Fuel Dock - gas and diesel Full Service Boat Yard Berths and Dry Storage Competitive Rates

Call Now For Your | SPRING HAULOUT |

2416 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley

(510) 841-9001 Call today for FREE estimate

#1 Spinnaker Way Berkeley, CA 94710

(510) 843-8195 May, 1994 • U&uJt 3? • Page 59

LETTERS

Complete Engine Service For engine service you can trust. • Repair • Repower • Sales • Service Parts • Rebuilt Engines • Generators

I was hooked. Honest, I didn’t plan it this way. I wasn’t out looking or anything. It wasn’t my fault, after all, I’m only a man. What could Ido? She’s not my first, you understand. I’ve had some great ones. Some were tipsy and unpredictable like my Banshee. Some ample, forgiving, and wild like my vintage Hobie 16. Some sleek and racy like my Laser. But this one is rea//y different, you know? Kind of like the first time all over again. So I write to you for some comfort and advice. 1) Is there a fleet, club, gang, support group, or 12-step program for those smitten as I am with this tiny cruiser? 2) How about a singlehanders’ association of Bay sailors? On/y Child and I will spend most of our time alone together. 3) What city or location is appropriate to indicate on the transom when one lives in and trailers from land-locked Lafayette? 4) Will folks laugh at me when I sail by in my wet suit and booties? 5) Finally, where the hell am I supposed to mount the hiking strap? Lew Disbrow Lafayette

Schedule Spring Engine Service Today!

iPerkins QTT I

MARINE

Authorized Dealers Sales • Service #9 Embarcadero Cove Oakland, CA 94606

(800) 400-2757 (510) 534-2757

Conveniently located on the Oakland Estuary - 2 blocks from West Marine

Bring your dock up to your home

-U-TfMR. MULL’S PASSION I’ve been a yacht design buff for years now and believe that the work of the late Gary Mull needs to be properly addressed for the interest of current and future designers and hobbyists such as myself. I’m curious to know if anyone has any intention of doing a biography and design feature and analysis of his work. If not, maybe this letter will serve as a clarion call for authors and publishers of nautical books to produce one. Given Mr. Mull’s passion for the cutting edge technology, maybe a multimedia CD ROM could be developed as an alternative to a book about his work in particular and yacht design principles in general. Todd Teachout Hercules

If you love the setting of your home or cabin elevated above the shoreline, but dread the steep and dangerous path to and from the water, our CLIFF CLIMBER lift system is the answer. Comfort, safety, reliability and value make it the perfect addition to your property.

Todd — Certainly a biography and review of Mull’s designs would be in order. No such book would be complete without a chapter on Mull’s delight at the smell of cooking bacon emanating from the galley of a sailboat.

Features: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Turnkey installation Clear redwood seating Track system cemented in ground Heavy-duty steel channel Safety mechanisms Carries up to 700 pounds Patented multiple independent braking systems ✓ Low cost maintenance agreement ✓ Designed to meet or exceed speci¬ fications outlined in ASME At 7.1-1990 Safety Codes for Elevators and Escalators

Another Access Mobility System

CUCKSEY EQUIPMENT CO. P.O. Box 322 • 8077 Wells Avenue • Newark, CA 94560 (510) 794-8338 • FAX (510) 794-8439 Page 60

• UKUJt 19 • May. 1994

Lew — Love hurts, doesn’t it? 1) All other addictions are mild compared to 'boat addiction', so there’s only one program for the boat smitten, and it had to be expanded to 144 steps. Unfortunately, the director of that program ran off with the federal grant money and bought a Cal 40. He’s now cruising the Dominican Republic with a nubile co-dependent. 2) There’s the Singlehanded Sailing Society, but we believe the minimum boat requirements are a little in excess of the Montgomery. 3) Since your boat won’t be documented, you can put any city or location on the back. Marina Arsenal, Paris, has a nice ring to it. 4) When you’re truly passionate about something, you couldn’t care less what people think or do. 5) Wherever you want.

(it?CUBA! It’s all Latitude’s fault! You published an article about cruising the uncrowded waters of Cuba last year, including a sidebar by Willem Eickholt of Seattle. I contacted Eickholt and we eventually agreed that my significant other and another couple would meet him and his boat in Grand Cayman for a week’s cruise to Cuba. So in early February we flew down via Miami to board his FD-12 cutter Hatuey (pronounce 'aTway'). The design, of which Eickholt had many built at the Tayana yard in Taiwan and distributed in the States, is well-designed for charter as she has two aft staterooms for guests. After a couple of delays, we departed for Trinidad, Cuba. Unable to maintain that course because of moderate headwinds, we fell off to fetch Cayo Largo in the western part of Cuba. As we tied up in

QUALITY REPAIR RE-FIT & NEW CONSTRUCTION Running Gear Props & Shafts Rudders & Struts Xutless Bearings Stuffing Boxes Shaft Logs i Drip Free Packing

BEST RATES IN THE BAY AREA! ★ Our Jobs and Rates are Guaranteed

Have Yoli Noticed?

★ No Hidden Charges ★ Free Quotes

We are in a recession.

Some manufacturers of small sailboats have increased prices dramatically.

★ Do-It-Yourselfers Welcome to a Clean, Paved Space

Discretionary income of the small sail¬ boat buying public is down considerably.

★ Complete Marine Supplies

Profit margins on some of your lines are shrinking.

On-Site at Anchorage Marine

WE SPRAY

SNARK BOATS, a leader in low cost quality sailboat building for nearly 30 years is expand¬ ing its dealer base and looking for distributors. Too many people think SNARK is a two boat catalog tine. Don’t discount selling SNARKS before you've heard the whole story on the SNARK line of 11-foot and 12-foot sailboats.

/UOLGtnP Call To Reserve Space Now

SANFORD-WOOD 530 West Cutting Blvd., Off 580

SNARK BOATS .... 1 800 24 SNARK

SANFORD • WOOD

CUSTOM FABRICATION SST, Brass & Aluminum Cast, Built or Ordered For Your Worn-Out Part for Trawlers Sailboats Cruisers Run-a-bouts i

Pt. Richmond, CA 94804 ms

(510) 236-6633 May. 1994 •

Is&UJt 12 •

Page 61

THE ALTERNATIVE TO BOAT OWNERSHIP

LETTERS

At last! All the pride and pleasure of sailing a new, fully equipped boat can be yours without the commitment and expense of ownership. Sail as much as you want aboard a new Hunter 40.5, 33.5, 30 or 29.5 and pay only for the time you’re actually using the boat. Sailing Lifestyles takes all the headaches out of sailing. There are no clubs to join, no dues or initiation fees to pay, no maintenance to perform, and no partners to get along with. You do the sailing. We take care of the details.

front of La Pirata Restaurant & Bar, a young doctor appeared and politely asked if we needed medical assistance. It was our yellow quarantine flag, I suppose, that aroused his curiosity. Soon several officials arrived and the clearing in process was conducted in Hatuey’s spacious salon. A piece of blank white paper was stamped and placed in our passports so our government would never have to know we’d been there. The Cuban officials were cordial to the point of kissing the ladies on the cheek and shaking the men’s hands upon departure. Since our trip had been shortened, we decided to remain in Cayo Largo until it was time for us to return to Grand Cayman. We were assigned a 24-hour guard for our protection, but that didn’t seem necessary, as everyone we met was friendly. Cayo Largo is a place for tourists, as there are several modern and nice restaurants along the waterfront. Vacationing Cuban workers and tourists alike are flown over from mainland Cuba in rather outdated Russian aircraft — including several single engine biplanes which are also used for sightseeing. Most of the tourists are from Canada, Europe and South America. Because we are Americans, we were pleasantly interviewed by some young men from the university. A great time was had by all. It’s ironic, given the lack of relations between Cuba and the United States, but the U.S. dollar is now the official currency in Cuba. A 24-hour close reach and some motoring brought us back to Grand Cayman. During our night passage, we were tracked but not contacted by the U.S. Coast Guard, the only time we felt threatened during the trip. That feeling probably carried over from Eickholt’s having previously had his boat impounded for seven months in Tampa for having been "trading with the enemy". His 'trading' consisted of a trip to Havana to deliver — at no profit — medical supplies and parts for fishing boats. A Dutch citizen, Eickholt received volunteer help from an attorney who eventually won the case for him. Eickholt will probably be compensated at some time in the future. Although our trip was far too short, it inspired us to study up on Cuban/American relations before we went. It made for fascinating reading. The Sausalito library, incidentally, has an excellent threeyear-old book on the subject titled Cuba! Eickholt — who himself was at least half of the experience — and Hatuey are available for similar trips, probably out of Jamaica as it offers a better point of sail to and from Cuba. He can be reached at 19407 1st Ave. South, Normandy Park, WA. P.S. Hatuey is the name of Cuba’s national beer. Doug Delaplaine Sausalito

Sail a new Hunter this season!

The average boat owner uses a boat about 15-20 days a year. If you owned a brand new 30 footer, by the time you made your bank payment, paid insurance, berthing, mainte¬ nance, taxes and other incidentals, you’d spend about $1,000 a month or $12,000 per year to own your boat. Divide 20 days use into $12,000 and you’ll find it’s costing you about $600 a day to go sailing! With the Sailing Lifestyles “Alternative to Ownership Program,” your cost to sail a new Hunter 30 would be a fraction of ownership or about $125 per day. How do we get the cost so low? It’s really quite simple. We’ve calculated the cost of boat ownership and spread it over the days of the year, leaving plenty of time for a first class professional maintenance program. You select the dates you want to use the boat and pay only for those dates. When you’re not using the boat, it’s available to others on the same basis. We currently have five Hunter models to choose from; 13 boats in all. Boats are based in Alameda and Sausalito and are completely equipped. Sailing instruction or review classes, if needed, are available at competitive rates. Call today for full details and a free brochure!

UflSEND OUT FOR DOMINO’S?

Alternative to Ownership Program 1150 Ballena Blvd., Suite 257 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 865-0400 Page 62

Doug — There’s nothing sweeter than 'forbidden fruit', is there? Right now Cuba seems to be the hot destination just because you’re not supposed to go there. Just last week, Rick Paracol — who annoys everyone on San Francisco Bay with his accurately named red and noisy 'Miami Vice' powerboat Rude — sailed to Cuba with a bunch of other Bay Area troublemakers to engage in non-political deviltry. If they don’t get imprisoned — which would leave San Francisco Bay a more tranquil place — we should have a full report next month.

•

12 •

May. 1994

We can’t pass up the opportunity to retort to Gigi Taylor’s January letter, the one in which she looked down her nose at our at our unique and eye-opening experience on Suwarrow Island. Rest assured, Gigi, the last thing we would personally want to do is ring the neck of a prized and treasured frigate bird — lest to diminish the population by one. The exception, of course, would be if we were shipwrecked on a deserted atoll, or if like John — the caretaker of Suwarrow and our host — we hadn’t seen a supply ship in six months. What would you suggest John have done, send out for Domino’s

We have simplified name from UK/Marion to UK Sailmakers.

HI WE MAKE CRUISING EASY! CRUISING SAILS

UK’s full line of cruising safs is crafted to make safing easier and more enjoyable. You'll get the best quality sails designed and buft for your boat whether you choose long life dacron safs or high tech sails made with the patented Tape-Drive® construc¬ tion system or radial panels. The staff of UK Safs will work with you to determine how you use your boat so that we match up the right safs for your boat. Pictured is a Freedom 40/40 whose Batmain and selftack-ing jib are made with UK's patented Tape-Drive® construction system. The safs are made with a Spectra base fabric attached to a reinforc¬ ing grid of Kevlar tapes. Tape-Drive® offers the strength of a two-ply saf at a fraction of the weight.

THE BATMAIN & LAZY CRADLE The full-length battens that run from leech to luff make the Batmain the longest lasting mainsail you can buy. The battens prevent your sail from fogging, which is the prime culprit of wear-and-tear. The Lazy Cradle is a combina¬ tion of lazy jacks and a sail cover that catches the main as it’s lowered. When not in use, the lazy jack lines are eased, carried forward to the mast and the cradle is rolled up along¬ side the boom. One of the many advan¬ tages of the Lazy Cradle is that it That way if you need to the cover stays in place an d vice versa.

—

THEFLASHER: UK’s CRUISING CHUTE

Passagemaker I

Passagemaker II

Passagemaker III

THE PASSAGEMAKER GENOAS The right headsail can turbo charge your boat, boosting the power you get from the main. UK offers three versions of our popular Passagemaker roller/ reefing genoas. All come standard with a foam luff pad, reefing reinforcements and a choice of sacrificial UV leech and foot cover material.

The Flasher is a large, light¬ weight, full draft sail that pulls like a spinnaker, yet is simpler to fly. We offer this asym¬ metrical pole-less cruising chute in several panel layouts. The radial layout is used to carry the stresses generated by heavier boats. Douse the Flasher quickly and easily without a gang oFtieck apes with our dousing sock called the UK Stasher.

For quality cruising sails that won’t break your budget, call UK Sailmakers at:

SAILMAKERS

UK SAILMAKERS 2035 CLEMENTAVE. ALAMEDA, CA 94501 800-814-0814 510-523-9411

Learn with the best!

1993 American Sailing School of the Year! The American Sailing Association has announced that Club Nautique is again the School of the Year for the West. This award is very special to us. It is the result of a survey of graduates from all the ASA’s excellent schools, meaning the students voted Club Nautique “The Best of the Best.”

Learn to Sail for only $595 To celebrate this achievement, we’re offering our famous 30’ Skipper’s Course which leads to an ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Certification for only $595 - a savings of 50%! Spend just 5 days or 2 weekends* with us learning to sail aboard 24 and 30 foot sailing yachts worth up to $75,000. Your instructors will be hand-picked, US Coast Guard licensed captains with years of sailing and teaching experience. When you graduate, you’ll be certified by the American Sailing Association to skipper and bareboat charter up to a 30 foot sailing yacht.

Guaranteed Results! If you do not pass this course, we will continue to teach you, FREE of charge, until you do pass. That’s how sure we are you’ll be ASA Certified and skipper¬ ing a 30 footer on San Francisco Bay in just 5 days

Call us today for more information.

Clul^l^u^que 1-800-343-SAIL • (510) 865-4700 1150 Ballena Blvd., Suite 161, Alameda, CA 94501

1-800-559-CLUB • (415) 332-8001 100 Gate Six Road, Sausalito, CA 94965 *Weekend classes are $695 Page

•

• May, 1994

LETTERS Pizza? We’re talking about the middle of the South Pacific! It’s true, however, we were guilty of collecting and eating tern eggs in John’s company. In the process, we suppose, we frightened away some of the adult birds. But do you think chicken eggs at Safeway come from a box? Doesn’t one have to 'frighten' the hen off the egg first? No matter what our personal beliefs are, it is difficult to frown on a meal consisting of all one’s host has to offer. And we’re not talking an endangered species here. I can’t ever recall Marlon Perkins scolding natives for partaking of Nature’s bounty. If you are going to throw stones, Gigi, you should pick an issue of significance. The dwindling numbers of coconut crabs throughout the South Pacific would be a good one. But surely not the inconsequential death of a bird whose numbers run to the hundreds of thousands on just one atoll alone. With reference to turtles, we encountered some Mopelia islanders in the Societies who had captured a sea turtle and flipped it upside down to die. It turned our stomachs. I suppose a true environmentalist would have stood on a soapbox and enlightened them on the teachings of Nova and Discovery. Incidentally, John is raising turtles on Suwarrow for release, not consumption. The world is full of hypocrites, Gigi, so be sure to stick with Mexico cruising. For should you turn right or left, you might find yourself faced with anchoring next to a delicate coral garden. And as you wrote, you don’t need a national park designation to know when or where to care for our fragile world. Julie & Larry The raping, pillaging crew of Restless Whangaparoa, New Zealand

1M1TOSSING IN BED A month or so ago I returned from a two-week trip to Z-town to visit some cruisers who cast off about a year ago. The trip was a big mistake because now I find myself tossing in bed wishing I was back aboard being tossed by the sea. Do all sailor wannabees have this problem? Anyway, we had a great time down there and even had a chance to stop by Big O and visit with Kay and KC. She’s a great boat and they’re nice folks. Somewhere in your notes about cruising, you might mention the fire risks many tourists — and unfortunately — some cruisers create in foreign ports and towns. On several occasions I saw gringos rather casually toss cigarette butts and in general take a rather haphazard approach to fire safety. As a firefighter, 1 would urge your readers to give some thought to their actions. Many 'ports of paradise' lack the fire prevention codes and protection ability we take for granted back home — which is maybe one of the reasons we call it paradise. We would all be truly saddened to learn of the destruction of homes and the tragic deaths of even a small part of this paradise due to simple carelessness. By the way, I visited with the Bomberos in Z-town and was impressed with their enthusiasm and the number of hours they work. Gary English With 13 years of dirt shackles to go in Kent, Washington Gary — A month or so ago the Wanderer and Kay were sitting on Big O watching the hillside brush between La Ropa Beach and a series of stacked homes go up in towering flames. Intentional fires are a dime a dozen in Mexico because they’re used to clear land, but these flames were so high we figured something must have been wrong. It wasn’t; somebody had just temporarily gone overboard with the inflammables to help the fire along. In fact, that same fire was burning two days later, as they continued their attempts to clear that section of hillside. Given the heat and lack of rain from November to June in

LINE ADJUSTABLE

Engine Repower Specialists

WHISKER POLES

FOR THE U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, Army and Pleasure Craft as WELL

BAY i p &

YACHTC?

Improve your performance downwind. 6 sizes available for boats 22 to 50-feet. Air shipped to you in two days.

Call

GLEASON SAILMAKERS

1-800-678-2439

{Johnson

Full service yard for wood steel and fiberglass repair

REPAIR &

SERVICE

diesel &

GASOLINE Volvo Penta Westerbeke

~\ Why Choose us?

Oldest OMC dealer west of the Mississippi established 1926

Complete Line of Small Saltwater Sailboat Engines

■ Lowest Rates on the Bay

Atomic/4

■ and Service

Merc Cruiser

Small Dinghies/Tenders Aluminum & Fiberglass 8' and up

In the East Bay, CALL:

"We buy and sell used boats and motors"

(510)

call for latest arrivals

BOSTON ft The West Coast's #1 Boston Whaler Customer Service Dealer!

THE OUTBOARD MOTOR SHOP 2050 Clement Avenue • Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 865-9500

Perkins

■ Guaranteed craftsmanship

• Long Shafts • High Thrust • Alternator

Sales • Service • Parts

Universal

Yanmar Caterpillar

Detroit

237-01 40 HELMUT TUTASS BOATYARD MANAGER

Commercial Pleasure Power Sail May. 1994 •

UlyUM ?? •

Page 65

LETTERS southern Mexico, we can’t understand why those fires don’t get out of control. But most are left unattended and don’t seem to cause problems. Despite this and the fact that the average Mexican is more familiar with open fires than most American firemen, yes, gringos ought to be careful with cigarette butts and such. Something else gringos ought to be careful about are some of the really hazardous things Mexicans do on a rather routine basis. While walking by the partially developed Z-town inner harbor, for example, we saw two guys who needed electricity for their power tools. So they took the bared ends of an extension cord, and using a long snagging device that had obviously been made for the purpose, hooked the ends of the extension cord over the hot wire above. While the set-up had the benefit that they’d never be billed for the electricity they used, it would not have been approved by the Underwriters Labs. Ah, Mexico! If you’re one of those who’ve become discouraged by the fact that America has become the land of the overregulated and the whiners, head south, because Mexico is truly the home of the free and the land of the brave. Sometimes to an even greater extent than you’d prefer.

Mwesterbeke woes

Let Dimen Marine help you enjoy the yacht of your choice by arranging the financing package to suit your needs. Loans: $25,000 and up.

A_ Marine Financial Services

BILL KINSTLER 1070 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 202 Alameda, CA 94501

510/769-8338 2727 Newport Blvd., Suite 203 Newport Beach, CA 92663

L Poae 66

714/675-9840 • 800/832-8022 Fax 714/675-0124 "_-J •

?? • May. 1994

J’m the not-so-jubilant owner of a Westerbeke 4-60 'Mini-Diesel' which is in the bowels of my 1972 Pearson 36. What I am experiencing and the solutions thereto follow for the benefit of any fellow Westerbeke owners. Firstly, it seems to me that the source of parts for these engines on the East Coast has learned well the lessons of unmitigated greed now being taught by our society. Facts follow: 1) If you need a water pump, Westerbeke attempts to extract approximately $300 for one. It’s the type of water pump one found on a '48 Merc flathead — not too sophisticated. Take your old one to a good machine shop — JRL Machine Shop in Petaluma, for example — and Jerry will rebuild it for approximately $40 in parts. When you dismantle the pump, you will find that there is Cummins shank bearing and a ceramic-rubberized seal inside that respectively cost less than the bearing! After the rebuild, I sailed to Baja and did the motorized beat home to Sausalito. The water pump never dripped a drop, and 1 ran the engine 24 hours a day for 18 days (because of some side trips). 2) If you need a starter, Westerbeke wants more than $500 for one ' — which I think is extortion. When you remove the starter you’ll discover — if yours is like mine — that it’s a Delco Remy. Take it to a 'full service' auto parts store — not the blister-pack type place whose attendants are still learning the English alphabet — and you’ll find that they send starters to Sacramento to a facility that rebuilds starters for less than $100 — including a new solenoid. Dan’s Auto and Truck Parts in Petaluma explained that the price was so steep due to the power of a diesel starter. Depending on the engine, they have to crank 25-to-l to 40-to-l compression ratios. 3) Here’s the one that will warm the cockles of your heart — the glow plugs. Depending on whether you’re buying from the Westerbeke dealer in Fairfield or San Diego, they want between $100 and $120 for them. The ones that had come with my engine had been made by Champion, which no longer makes them. When you call Champion in Toledo, Ohio, you’ll discover the personnel you talk to are not of the generation that made Champion a successful corporation. They’re either in a meeting when you make the long distance call or are unavailable. The fact that they have dumped prior users of their product on their heads by discontinuing a line of glow plugs could not concern them less. I did, however, succeed in learning that Wellman Corporation in Indiana makes 95% of the spark plugs and glow plugs in the U.S., and they have an English subsidiary. (I am still researching the Lucas connection, notwithstanding their reputation for being the 'Prince of Darkness' when it comes to electrical parts.) Wellman’s representative

GEORGE C. PARDEE Physician Mayor, City of Oakland Governor, State of California Commodore, Oakland Yacht Club

George is part of Bay Area history. But you’11 get more out of Oakland Yacht Club than a history lesson. You’ll enjoy the warm ambiance and the congenial boating spirit that has characterized Oakland Yacht Club since George was Commodore 13 years after he was California’s Governor. Our new clubhouse overlooking our marina on the Estuary in sunny Alameda is a special corner of the Bay from which to watch the world go by. If your boat can slip into one of our vacant berths, you may qualify for a waiver of the initiation fee. Oakland Yacht Club Pacific Marina Foot of Triumph St. Alameda (510) 522-6868

introducing...

FROSTMASTER® by Glacier Bay

A revolutionary 100% self-contained refrigerator/freezer system • No evaporator plate in ice box • No copper tubing to run • All soldered connections, no leaks

NOT FOR PANTY WAISTS! This is a learning experience for serious sailors who someday want to cruise, and want to find out what it’s like NOW! Aboard our ocean rigged yachts you’ll learn coastal navigation skills by hands-on practical use with the necessary aids and procedures for safe coastal navigation.

AND WITH SUMPTUOUS ACCOMMODATIONS & PROVISIONS • • • •

3 separate staterooms with stereo 2 heads/showers with hot water Hearty breakfasts and lunches Wine with dinner and aperitif

for Brochure, Sailing Schedule, and What to-Bring List

CALL NOW (415) 472-5345.

• Automatic defrost • Pre-charged, ready to go • AC/DC (inverter) operation

CRUISING SCHOOL P.O. Box 678, Tiburon, CA 94920

| SWEDISH MARINE 320 W. CUTTING BLVD., RICHMOND, CA 94804 (510) 234-9566

SAILING OUT OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY May, 1994 •

?? •

Page 67

LETTERS

Get Your New

is now researching the glow plug for my engine. Incidentally, I’m told that my Westerbeke 4-60 is actually a 'marinized' and 'dieselized' British BMC block, which 1 was further told had originally been an MGA and/or MGB automotive engine. 1 know those were sports cars, but that is what I have been told by those who allegedly know. Regarding Westerbeke, I have been told that they never built anything from original designs or sources. What they apparently have done is ’marinize’' other engine manufacturer’s units by bolting on products manufactured by still others. That is why I found a Cummins bearing and seal in the water pump and a Delco-Remy starter on my engine. When dealing with these engines, therefore, do not conclude that Westerbeke is the only source of parts. Dig around and you can save yourself a lot of money — should you decide to forestall making ground tackle out of your current Westerbeke, as I intend to do. Through all this I have decided that I want to re-power my boat. I can foresee that it will cost more than a new engine is worth to get into the internals of the engine should I need gaskets, rings, bearings, valves, etc. due to Westerbeke’s pricing policies. 1 personally feel they should be investigated by the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department, but 1 hear they are in a meeting — that is, the ones who are not on their break. My engine is blowing more than one quart of oil per six hours of operation, so the inevitable is looming. I would like to hear from anyone who has knowledge regarding the best way to install a new engine in my Pearson 36. My telephone and address are below. If anyone needs advice regarding my efforts with the 'Westerpecker' greedmongers and/or the 4-60 engine, please feel free to call or write. Ron Kuns Amazing Grace, Pearson 36 3020 Bridgeway, #107, Sausalito, CA. 94965 (707) 769-8008

Edssn

Catalog...

76 pages - Showcasing 60 New Products • Wheels & Steering Systems • Navcom Radar Towers • Diaphragm Pumps • Tiller Arms / Autopilot Adapters • Instrument Displays • Teak Tables • Boat Davits • Pump-Out Systems Order Factory Direct / VISA & Mastercard Welcome

Call 508-995-9711 or FreeFax 1-800-338-5021

I I

_ Please Rush New Catalog & Steering Data

Name_

Address_

Boat Model_Length_Year_

City_State_Zip__

I I

kUwwl I

L Page 68

The Edson Corporation 146 Duchaine Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745-1292

J • UWUJt 19 • May. 1994

Readers — In all fairness to Westerbeke, some clarifications are in order: First, virtually all marine engines are 'marinized' versions of vehicle or industrial engines. The Perkins 4-107s and 4-108s, for example, are used in tractors, fork lifts and a million other industrial applications. It would be far too expensive and there would be no point in making engines specifically for the relatively minuscule marine market. Further, by so doing the end user would miss out on all the significant technological advances that are part of mass produced industrial diesels. Incidentally, there is absolutely nothing inherently wrong or inferior about a properly 'marinized' engine. As for Westerbeke itself, Tom List of List Marine explains: "Westerbeke doesn’t make engines and never did; they market engines made by other companies. In fact, they’ve probably bought and marketed more brands of engines than any other company in the world. Some of the engines they sold were excellent, a few weren’t as good. But in general, they’ve done a pretty good job and thus are a very viable company. One good thing about Westerbeke is that in order to successfully market engines, they’ve had to maintain an inventory of spare parts. Thus you can often get parts for older engines that Westerbeke marketed that are no longer available from the original manufacturer." As for Westerbeke selling brand name replacement parts at premium prices, List says that’s no secret. "It’s expensive for them to stock and warehouse parts for all those engines, so they have to charge for it or they’ll go out of business. As a general rule, you can knock at least 33% off the price of a part you buy from the original manufacturer rather than through Westerbeke. We do it all the time." And what should you do if your starter craps out? List recom¬ mends getting the old one rebuilt, usually at about a quarter of the cost of buying a new one. "Most starters fail because of the environment," he says, "not from old age or being used too much. So there’s usually no reason to buy a new one when rebuilding the old

Zf Z? HAUL &LAUNCH ^ ^ ^

Do-It-Yourselfers Welcome Perfect for Surveys Insurance Work Specialists

Why Choose Us? Lowest rates on the bay Guaranteed craftsmanship We always finish on time

YACHT C?

Cdmmercial/Pleasure/Pdwer/Sail

B □ A T

(510)237-0140

REPAI R

3 1 □ West Cutting Blvd, Pt. Richmond, CA 94BC4

You Otter

GOOD USED SAILS

Be Sailing,

Giant inventory of new and used sails in stock for immediate shipping. All sails come with our satisfaction guarantee.

New Catalina 22 150% *onA Genoa on SALE! $o99 Limited supply available in May only

MAINS • HEADSAILS • SPINNAKERS •

Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary

THE SAIL WAREHOUSE NEW & USED SAILS • REPAIRS • TRADE INS

Monterey Bay Aquarium • Cannery Row • Historical Old Monterey

BREAKWATER COVE MARINA Complete Guest Berthing Facilities

Reservations:

•

Full Service Boatyard

Mechanical - Electrical

CATERPILLAR DETROIT DIESEL,

Engine Service all makes ' Electrical systems for cruising sailboats Electronics installations Muir Windlasses • Performance Vang Proheat & Webasto Heating systems

Universal Motors (415) 331 -9822

35 Liberty Ship Way Sausalito, California 94965

PHONE (408) 646-5346

(408) 373-7857

PACIFIC MARINE ENGINEERING

VISA

FAX (408) 646-5958

DoflfaoDe&ufe •Yacht Outfitting.and Repair • Fine Woodwork A • Fabrications • Systems •Spars • 25 Years Experience Visa/MC

---Service Available at Our Dock—

^ax # (415) 331 -1359 39 Liberty Ship Way Sausalito, California 94965

(415) 331 -8321 May, 1994 • U&UJt

Vi •

Page 69

CCC HARD DODGER THE NEXT GENERATION

LETTERS one will do just as well at a fraction of the cost. If you do have to buy a new starter, find out who made it and buy it from them rather than through Westerbeke and you’ll still save a chunk of money." List’s only caution is about getting replacement parts for gasoline engines. You have to know enough about parts identification to know which are spark proof and which aren’t, he cautions. If you don’t, it’s possible to blow yourself up.

UttHE STILL DIDN’T YELL

SERVING ALL OF YOUR CANVAS NEEDS

(510) 233-7683 I Brickyard Cove Road, Suite 106, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801 At Brickyard Cove Marina

California Custom Canvas

IMITOR □)

The Cruising Gear Preferred by the BOC Single Handed Racers For the cruising sailor the best self-steering device is the MONITOR. It is proven and has superior features. • Stainless construction • Maintenance free, superb bearing system • Infinite remote control • Flip up/down water paddle The MONITOR performed flawlessly in the 1990-91 BOC. Among the eight Class II (50 ft) boats that finished the race, seven had windvanes. Five of these vanes were MONITOR windvanes and two were Aries (no longer manufactured). The individually factory designed mounting system makes the MONITOR the best choice for most boats from 20-60 ft. Factory direct:

SCANMAR MARINE PRODUCTS 298 Harbor Drive • Sausalito, CA 94965 USA, Tel. (415) 332-3233 • Fax (415) 332-0957

Page 70

•

UUUJc 12 •

May, 1994

This letter is directed to ladies who find a captain, but then once aboard his boat discover that he’s not so nice. In fact, the entire subject reminded my boyfriend and I — who met at a Latitude Crew List Party two years ago — of an event that happened when we sailed together. We’d been sailing all summer with a lot of other folks on the boat, then one day Mark said it would be just the two of us for an afternoon sail. 'Finally, just the two of us', was my reaction. On our way back from sailing in the South Bay, I was at the helm feeling good when I saw a red buoy ahead. Even though I consulted with Mark about which side to take it on, the darn buoy gravitated right toward the bow of the boat. Before I knew it, it had slammed right into us! And I’d always thought those things were chained to the bottom. There was no major damage — the boat had a red smudge on the bow and a few chunks of fiberglass missing — except to my ego and my chances of impressing Mark. But — and this is the point of my writing — Mark never raised his voice to yell, curse or anything. He was in a state of shock, of course, but he still didn’t yell at me. Not even afterwards when it sunk in that we — more correctly, I — ran over the buoy. He was and is a totally cool and awesome guy to sail with. There was another time when I was hoisting Mark up the mast and got an override on the winch. He only raised his voice slightly when he saw me removing the wraps from the winch. I had the situation under control and he made it back on deck in one piece. I wish all the women luck in find their perfect sailing mate. Unfortunately for them, Mark is already taken. But I’m sure there are other guys out there like him. P.S. I know it’s too late, but I want to wish Mark a happy Valentine’s Day! We’re having to live with a long distance — San Francisco and Chicago — relationship. Julie Harrar San Francisco

^IMPROVING THE COAST GUARD’S IMAGE The Coast Guard ships on the Oakland Estuary are my neighbors. I’ve had the utmost respect for the Coasties until the weekend of February 12-13. On the 12th, I observed them painting and working about their ship. I do about the same thing on weekends on my boat. However, on Sunday, they stopped working on their boat and launched their little red dinghy. They then proceeded to harass weekend boaters on the Estuary. It seems they couldn’t stop boats and dinghies fast enough. I was amazed at their hard work and diligence in seeing that the boats and crews were in compliance with the law. It would perhaps renew my respect if the Coast Guard used as much effort to aid boaters on the Bay and at sea. It seems they don’t have the time to assist, but will call for a commercial tow vessels. Yet they have plenty of time to stop a dinghy operator on the Estuary to see if he has a lifejacket and other gear aboard. I think the Coast Guard should reevaluate their priorities and give law-abiding weekend mariners a break. A wave and a 'How ya doing?' would go along way to improve their image. Damn, I feel good after writing this letter. I just had to get it off my chest. P.S. to the Coast Guard. Don’t get caught pumping your bilge as

;

SUMMER SUN at Marina Village Yacht Harbor

S ummer Sailing in San Francisco doesn 't need to be foggy, cold or too windy.

•

Marina Village - the Bay area's finest marina, is protected in the lee of sunny Alameda. Just about any summer evening you can sit peacefully aboard your boat in your slip and relax. The Friday night races on the estuary are pleasant shirt sleeve affairs just off our docks all summer long. Of course, if you're really yearning for a cool, foggy sail, the Bay sits just outside the mouth of the Alameda estuary. But after a long, hard sail on the Bay it's still nice to come home to a warm, peaceful slip. If you're tired of battling San Francisco's summer weather on the Bay and at your slip you should try Marina Village. By moving your boat here this spring you'll enjoy sailing that much more, all summer long.

Much More Than Just a Marina

MARINA VILLAGE YACHT HARBOR Alameda, California Deep Water Slips

Call (510) 521-0905

May. 1994 •

UtVhJt 3? •

Page 71

Lower

LETTERS

Lower

I noticed one of your cutters doing recently. In case you didn’t notice, all the junk you pumped drifted over to our marina! Captain Shamus Oakland Estuary Observer

Lower

Shamus — If most members of the Coast Guard had their druthers, they be out on the Bay and ocean assisting mariners, even those not in immediate distress. Alas, it’s not their call to make, and they are prohibited from helping mariners except in cases where life and property are in immediate danger. As for stopping every boat on the Estuary, the Department of Transportation, the Coast Guard’s boss, probably thinks there are tons of illegal drugs being smuggled from one end of the Estuary to the other.

Lower Lower your boat loan payments. Refinance now!

tiff KNOCKED OVER THE HEAD OVER KNOCKDOWNS

Refinance for a more favorable rate or term. Put the money you save in your own pocket. \ Very competitive rates available on yacht purchases. Call for information on the variety of plans offered by America's leader in yacht financing.

Joan Burleigh (510) 865-3600

2415 Mariner Square Drive Alameda, CA 94501

Bob Allen (714) 261-5222

1100 Quail Street, Suite 210 Newport Beach, CA 92660

ESSEX CREDIT CORPORATION Loans will be made or arranged pursuant to a California Department of Corporations Personal Property Broker license or Consumer Finance Lender license. Minimum loans $25,000.

Page 72

•

UWUJt 3? •

May. 1994

First, my thanks to Kent Lewis who argued my point — about the inherent weakness of boats with pilothouses — more forcefully than I in the February issue. Lewis is obviously an enlightened reader who does not require being hit over the head to get the point. My point was and is that many pilothouses could not survive a rollover or severe knockdown, and by virtue of this are not seaworthy. That more boats are lost due to navigational error and anchoring mishaps is beside the point. If people choose the great visibility and enhanced interior lighting provided by large cabin windows over seaworthiness, that is their prerogative. They should really explain this compromise to their wives, children and crewmembers, however. The spectacular capsize that the Valiant 40 Windsong survived — which prompted my initial comment — occurred during very severe weather. However, Tania Aebi was rolled over in the Indian Ocean in moderately rough conditions when she sailed into an area of strong ocean current which interfered with the wave patterns. I also recall a fellow comfortably hove-to off the California coast in a gale when the wake from a fast moving ship coincided with 'his' wave. As a result, he was thrown onto his cabin side, which was pushed in several inches. A few more inches and you could include him in all the tales you never hear of boats with weak cabin sides. Finally, you introduced the 1979 Fastnet Race to make the case for pilothouses. How many of the boats which survived capsizes in that race had pilothouses? Your magazine provides a great forum to discuss this stuff. Don Scotten Yacht Good San Diego Don — Schooners, ketches, sloops and yawls. Flush deck, cabin house, pilothouse. Fiberglass, steel, aluminum, wood. Deep keel, centerboard, winged keel, daggerboard. Ultralight, crab crusher, medium displacement. There are a million kinds of different boats out there, and everybody seems to have particular likes and dislikes. If you don’t like pilothouses because you don’t think they’re safe, that’s fine with us. But if you’re going to assert that pilothouse vessels represent an inherent danger to mariners, including women and children, we think you ’re — pardon the pun — going a little overboard. There are many factors that contribute to making a well-built boat seaworthy; whether or not she has a pilothouse seems to us to be about the least significant of them. Boat size, for example, is far more critical. All of the 15 who died in the Fastnet Race were on boats less than 38 feet. The Valiant 40 you refer to didn’t sink after being thrown back on itself. Obviously, nobody can say for sure, but we don’t think the pilothouse version of that design would have sunk either. We know of a least one medium sized and one very large pilothouse sailboat that have rolled over, but we don’t know of a single one that’s sunk, let alone sunk because she had a pilothouse. If someone has additional information, we’d be happy to share it with our readers.

Stan has been having great success in the Single and Doublehanded race series, helped along considerably by his new Spectra1" Hogin main. Racing Sails • Cruising Sails Repairs • Coders

HOGIN SAILS , Beautiful Durable and Fast.

Lcl.

In the Alameda Marina at 1801-D Clement Ave. • Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 523-4388 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LEARN TO FLY NOW AT THE OAKLAND AIRPORT !! Take the controls and actually fly the airplane yourself... under the watchful eye of one of our Certificated Flight Instructors.

_ Stan Glaros, Great Fun, in the Lightship Race.

CUP SSS TRANSPAC RACERS!*

See the beautiful Bay Area from the "left seat" of a Cessna 150 or one of our other aircraft.

100

ebate

Discover the fun and adventure of becoming a Private Pilot, or learn about career opportunities as a Commercial Pilot. We teach it all! COME AND SAIL THE SKIES WITH US !!

BEST SSB VALUE ON THE MARKET Tested to withstand the elements, this full feature SSB comes with a bonus... PRIVATE GROUND SCHOOL STARTS APRIL 5TH

CALL TODAY ! 1^800-510-2FLY

Plusl

Buy one now, and receive HFFax Ver 7.0 [gpjj | "

„ a $119 value!

* PACIFIC CUP • SSS TRANSPAC • M0TKEHA CUP DISCOUNTS Alta Marine Electronics has made special arrangements with manufacturers to provide extra discounts to race entrants. Boats must be paid up entrants in either race to qualify.

ALTA MARINE ELECTRONICS

Store location in Grand Marina 2021 Alaska Packer Place, Ste. 8 Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 523-6011 Fax (800) 701-6655 May. 1994 •

19 •

Page 73

NEW 80-T0N DRVDOCK

LETTERS The Fastnet Race is for high-performance racing machines. As such, we don’t believe any pilothouse boats were entered.

UllTHE RUSSIAN SYSTEM

Enjoy complimentary lunch for 2 at our restaurant The Ramp, S.F.'s most popular waterfront patio meeting place.

gfasi c^ran<U*ic<r

S'O

San Francisco's Complete Yacht Repair/Marine Store & Special Order Desk. 30-Ton & 40-Ton Travelifts • We Service Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, OMC

835 China Basin St., San Francisco

Foot of Mariposa Street

(415) 626-3275 or toll free (800) 626-1662

INTERNATIONAL ONE-DESIGN!

MELGES24

Lager Yacht Brokerage Corp. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO WASHINGTON GREG DORLAND • GREG JAMPOLSKY

(916) 583-6107 • (415) 332-9500 From Colorado to Southern California BRIAN HUTCHINSON

(619) 743-FAST (800) MELGES7 Page 74

•

UcVcuM 12 •

May, 1994

A few comments, if I might, on thoughts and articles that have appeared in recent issues. 1) In reply to Don Blood of Alameda with regard to tide programs that can be used on PCs, America Online offered a download entitled TIDES20.*.* program last year. It covered tides for West and East Coast waters as well as popular harbors throughout the world. Currents, tides and harmonic components are inclusive. My interest, for example, happens to be the Carquinez Straits. By inserting the lat/long coordinates and naming the point, I can get the tides and currents plotted for any hour, day and year. This plot is available in increments of minutes or hours, making possible a detailed asymmetrical sine wave plot on a printer. I also have a historical interest in the tides, as they had such a tremendous impact the World War II battle of Tarawa. The fateful day and hour was November 20, 1943 at 0600, when hundreds of our finest soldiers lost their lives because of either a lack of knowledge or miscalculation of the tides. By using this tidal program, I was able to find the tidal conditions that existed at the time our 87 amtracks, drawing four feet and filled to capacity with Marines, started to make their way toward Beito, the island of Tarawa. Instead of the five foot neap tide anticipated, there was just 2xh feet of water. As a result, the amtracks floundered on the reefs. With water sloshing over their transoms, the marines were forced to get out and slosh 900 yards toward shore without any protection. The Japanese defenses cut them to ribbons, with some companies losing 70% of their men. I have no interest in producing these tide files on a mass basis, so I suggest that anyone who wants them contact America Online directly for a download. If it’s no longer available, I’ll make a copy for anyone who wants to be the source of distribution from that time on. 2) The matter of a Russian GPS system. While preparing a talk on navigation for a local Amateur Radio club, I wrote the Coast Guard for further information. They promptly sent me two manuals pertaining to the GPS system. Among the material was an article by Professor Peter Daly, University of Leeds, England, who described in detail a functional GPS system that the Soviets have had in place since 1982! Called GLONASS, the satellites were launched three at a time from Tyuratam Space Center into near circular orbits with a period of 11.25 hours, height of 19.100 kilometers and an inclination of 64.8 degrees. The satellites operate on a slightly higher frequency than our Navstar GPS, (1603-1611 Mhz), but other aspects of the dual civil and military use seem virtually identical. This article was based on 1989 information; recent events in Russia may have resulted in changes. I’m perplexed that I had never read or heard about the Russian system. But since the system is in place and their military assets are for sale to the highest bidder(s), why are we so careful with the selective accuracy (-/+300 feet) with our own GPS system? 3) Housekeeping and other cheerful stuff. When we left our boat shut up last winter, it was not adequately ventilated for the various biological and chemical happenings that occurred in the fuel tanks, holding tank and bilge. Thus a very strong odor permeated everything when we returned. So we removed, washed and stripped all the upholstery, fabrics and so forth. But what to do with the foam mattresses and cushions? Necessity being the mother of invention, we aired out the cushions and mattresses in what may have been a unique manner. We put each cushion or mattress into a 9 x 12-foot plastic drop cloth shaped into a bag, then using a hollowed-out but partially crushed Campbell’s soup can, we connected the plastic bag to the suction hose of a tank type vacuum cleaner. When we turned the vacuum on, the whole arrangement became self-sealing, and the sofa sized foam

Why Do Serious Ocean Racers Choose ALPHA PILOTS? Because For Over 20 Years ALPHA PILOTS Have Delivered The High Performance, Reliability, And Low Power Consumption These Competitors Demand! Bill Stange - Olson 30 “I sailed my Olson 30 ‘Intense’ in the single handed TRANSPAC San Francisco to Hawaii race using an Alpha 3000.1 was able to set a new record of 111/2 days beating the previous record by IV2 days. The Alpha pilot was critical to my success. I have used other self steering systems but nothing offers the speed or performance of the Alpha pilot.”

Dan Byrne - Valiant 40 “I am happy to report to you that the Alpha Autopilot performed flawlessly for the entire BOC round the World Race. I am in awe of your device. It functioned continuously for thousands of miles without faltering, with barely discernible power drain and with sufficient muscle to handle Fantasy in gales of 60 knots gusting to 70.”

Hal Roth - Santa Cruz 50 “My Alpha auto-pilot steered eighty percent of the time during my 27,597 mile BOC Round the World Race. The Alpha pilot was excellent in light following winds and the Alpha was also good in heavy weather and steered my ultra light Santa Cruz 50 on the day I logged 240 miles under three reefs and a small headsail. Just past Cape Horn I got into a severe gale and nasty tidal overfalls: again the Alpha saw me through that terrible day. Like Dan Byrne in an earlier race, I stand in awe of the performance of your autopilot. Not only were it’s operation and dependability flawless, but the power demands were minimal.”

*£?•

*»

m.m

-tm-

m sm&.

A World Class Product Built In The U.S.A. Alpha Systems Inc.

1235 Columbia Hill Rd., Reno, NV 89506

(800)257-4225

BERTHING & DRY STORAGE AVAILABLE BERTHS FROM 24 TO 40 FEET Constructed entirely of polished marine grade stainless steel for superior strength and corrosion resistance. Extended it serves os a swimming ladder as well as for dockside and dinghy boarding. It folds twice to become a compact unit which secures to lifelines or stows in the lozarette. An innovative locking system assures strength and safety. Many toe rail mountings available.

METAL DESIGN INCORPORATED

3 BOAT HOISIS 1, 2, & 3 Ton for trailerable sailboats

All Storage Areas are Paved and Lighted!

296 Taugwonk Rd., Stonington, CT 06378 LOCAL (203) 535-1355 CONN. (800) 552-1355 NATIONWIDE (800) 535-1355 Manufacturers of Quality Custom Stainless Steel Marine Hardware

ALAMEDA MARINA 1815 Clemen! Avenue Alameda, CA 94501-1313

(510) 521-1133 May, 1994 • UfcUjk 32 *

Page 75

ONE GOOD TURNBUCKLE ANOTHER. . . ANNOUNCING CALIBRATED SEALOCS! • Calibrated for ease of tuning • Easier to adjust. Less weight and wind resistance • Race proven on J24s Etchells, 11 Metres, etc.

LETTERS cushions were sucked down to six-inch diameter 'logs'. We monitored the vacuum exhaust to make sure it wasn’t getting too hot inside the bag. Then we removed the hose from the vacuum and sprayed in five seconds worth of our favorite air freshener. Next we attached the vacuum hose to the exhaust port. This blew the cushion back to its normal size — and with a nice scent. About five cycles did the trick. For the last cycle I recommend adding your favorite perfume; something like Irish Mist or perhaps a touch of Bushmills Irish Whiskey. As a subscriber, and occasional contributor to Latitude, I would like to extend my congratulations to the staff producing a fine sailors’ chronicle. On a monthly basis you manage to be an informative, sometimes provocative, many times humorous, always readable magazine. Once you start a Latitude, it’s hard to put it down. Bob and Pat Bold Westsail 32, Tauri Sacramento

CALL OR FAX FOR OUR LATEST CATALOG

Bob & Pat — Any idea where we can pick up a Russian GPS receiver?

ROMS TAM

It 11 YOU FIGURE WHAT SHE WAS DOING THERE

SAILBOAT & INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Ronstan Marine Inc. 805 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 34616 Phone (813) 443 7661 Fax (813) 447 0867 Fax (415) 4721770 (West Coast U.S.A.) Fax (604) 325 0326 (West Canada) Fax (416) 291 3446 (East Canada)

. HAULOUT SERVICE

Guaranteed Blister Repair & Prevention

• WOOD & FIBERGLASS WORK Structural & Cosmetic

• LPU PAINTING We Spray Awlgrip

. PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL Factory Authorized for SeaLand

• RIGGING LOCATED IN THE

GRAND MARINA BOAT YARD 2021 ALASKA PACKER PLACE • ALAMEDA, CA 94501

-—(510) 865-2801-Page 76

•

1$ • May, 1994

Your magazine is excellent because, among other reasons, it creates a network for boat owners. Last month, for example, you ran a letter from Patrick Purdon talking about his Yorktown 34. Well, I purchased hull #7 of the Yorktown 34s a few years back. It had been the personal boat of Hank McCune, owner of Yorktown. She’d been stolen from him and abandoned in the Barstow desert for many years. You figure that one out. When I first saw her, she had two feet of rain water and the carcass of a badly decomposed animal over the cabin sole. At least I think it was an animal. My then wife was with me at the time, and I knew that if she saw the interior she’d never let me bring it back home to Santa Cruz. So I lied, telling her 1 wanted to save her seeing the interior for a surprise when we got home. When I got the boat set up for restoration at the old 'Moore’s Reef in Santa Cruz, everyone just shook their heads in disgust. It wasn’t exactly a Santa Cruz kind of boat. In any event, McCune threw in a new mast and I bought a salvaged boat — it had hit Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz — for parts. Given that gear and 30 months of 20 hour a week intense labor — oh yeah, and a divorce — I had myself a new 'wife', Radiance II. Purdon claims that the performance of Yorktowns is greatly understated. All I know is that during one run down from Half Moon Bay — with two seasick companions — we hit 9.5 knots. Really! That’s not bad for a 15,000-lb boat that was designed in the late '60s. She also sails to weather at 7.5 knots. One of the reasons the 34footer performs so well is that she has a 29-foot waterline. The only change I made to McCune’s design was to add a Santa Cruz 50 rudder from the 'Chicken Coop', as well as having Homer Lighthall fair the Scheel-style keel. Incidentally, while in the process of replacing the thru-hulls, I found that the fiberglass laminate was nearly one-inch thick at the turn of the bilge! That’s testimony to the fact that Yorktowns are overbuilt. I’d already built two other boats, so with that experience and that of the guys at Moore’s, we produced a beautiful example of what a Yorktown should look like. 1 have lived aboard her for 4Y2 years now and I love the compliments she gets from people passing by. Incidentally, I called McCune as soon as I read Purdon’s letter — and Hank even remembered my name. McCune tells me that he’s sailing more than ever and is experimenting with a new aft cockpit version of the 35-footer that would make her a 36-footer. And remember, this guy is 77 years old. I’d also like to give a 'good guy' compliment to John at Boater’s Friend in Berkeley. My Cruise 'n Carry outboard needed a new float

PLUG INTO OUR NEW ELECTRICITY!!

NEW

EXPANSION \\ll II I,

Thanks for Choosing... * STARBUCK CANVAS '•

(415) 332-2509

291 Double Finger Concrete Slips AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

BALLENGER SPAR SYSTEMS, INC Custom Racing and Cruising Spars Mast Kits M24, 025,030, SC27, E27, Santana 35, Mereury, Daysaiier, Thistle, and more, in stock Navtec Rod Rigging Discounts on Halyards, Standing Rigging, Deck Hardware, Furlers, Navtec integral Cylinders Mast Parts: Goosenecks, Sheaves, Expert Design and Consultation Services Over 20 Years Experience Say Area Pickup and Delivery Available

• 30+50 AMP POWER • • TELEPHONE SERVICE • • FRIENDLY STAFF • GROUPS • CLUBS • ORGANIZATIONS »

BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS! • • • • •

Guest Dock Fuel Dock Chandlery Visit Marine World/Africa USA Two Restaurants Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dancing • Clean Restrooms, Hot Shower i' A

Ballenger Spar Systems, Inc 1053A 17th Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (408)462-2890 Fax (408) 462-2124

A Great Place To Meet For All Occasions!

(707) 648-4370 7 HARBOR WAY • VALLEJO, CA 94590 May, 1994 • la&M 12 • Page 77

LETTERS The Boater's Friend Pre-Season Clearance

Save \

Lowering Prices to Rock Bottom!

Visit our Clearance Center and Save in May! Many items marked down for clearance Also

Coast Guard Required Safety Items on Sale Sail safely this summer Fire Extinguishers.Reg. $12.95.Now $11.25 Reg. $13.95.Now $12.50 Life Vests.From $4.95! Paddles.4’.... Reg. $11.50.Now $9.50 5’.... Reg. $13.25.Now $10.95

Attend

USED CLASSIC BOATS

Our

8‘ F/G Sailing dinghy by Classic Marine .$1600 10' F/G Sailing dinghy by Classic Marine .$1800 May

11 am to 3 pm

8' Caribe Dinghy

Unsinkable, lightweight.Just $625

For stuff you won't find anywhere else!

Call 800-7BOATING

For Latest A rrivals

(800-726-2846) (510) 848-4024 (local)

Open Mon. - Fri. 9-6

Sat 9 5

805 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710

Page 78

• U&UJi 3? • May. 1994

needle after it fell overboard during a bungled repair. After a half dozen calls to the distributor at John’s cost, the distributor still didn’t come through. John’s devotion to his customer’s needs is as great as Cruise 'n Carry’s is small! Martin Burs Radiance II Santa Cruz

JUT ALL THE MONEY FOR THE TOLL COLLECTORS I’m sure you are aware of the FCC’s latest little tightening of our government’s tentacles around boater’s throats. We will now be required to pay an extra $70 to renew our VHF license. This is "in addition to the previously enacted application processing fees." Five years ago the licenses were free. We certainly won’t be getting any better service for our $70; those FCC guys don’t do anything for boaters — or anybody else, as far as I know. Maybe they’ll do a better job of collecting our money. It’s sort of like paying a big toll to cross a bridge, with all the proceeds going to pay for the toll collectors and none left over to pay for the bridge. 1 guess that is just how bureaucracies — and taxes — work. I dutifully wrote the FCC to protest this unjustified tax increase and received a form letter for my trouble. I was told that "the 'new regulatory fee' will be used to pay for salaries, travel, equipment and other costs associated with the Commission’s enforcement, public service, international and policy and rulemaking activities." How wonderful. A VHF radio on a boat is primarily safety equipment. It can be used to summon help or respond to emergency situations. What is unfortunate is that mariners are now punished for keeping this safety equipment aboard our boats. This is wrong. While I use my VHF receiver frequently, mostly for weather, I have only transmitted once — to report to the Coast Guard a fishing boat, which dragged out of Clipper Cove one windy night, was a hazard to navigation. I guess when my current license expires, I’ll just take the microphone off, continue to use the receiver, and not pay the new tax. Boaters should prepare to be slowly strangled by our government. This new FCC tax, the Marine Diesel Tax, etc., etc. are just the beginning. It is easy to see why. Boaters are easy prey; we do have some money and we have effectively zero political clout. A simple matter of shooting fish in a barrel. Hilton Atherton Glenbrook Hilton — When you drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, you’ve got no choice; you either pay the toll or they drag you out of your car and throw you over the railing. With a VHF radio it’s different, because you can use it without a license and the chances of your ever being caught are about as great as the FCC rescinding the new fees. And if you don’t use it — tue haven’t used a VHF within the United States in 10 years — the chances are even less. This isn’t something we’re going to do or even recommend, but we’ve always had a soft spot for rebels and aren’t going to condemn you for it. If you decide to keep your radio on your boat, the one thing we wouldn’t do is disable the microphone. Suppose there’s an emergency in which you need to use the radio to save someone’s — perhaps your own — life. You wouldn’t want to be without that recourse just because the danged FCC raised the fees higher than you were willing to pay, would you?

MGOOOOOD MORNING CALIFORNIA! It’s sooooo good to finally be here! Twentysome odd years later we’re no longer just 'California Dreaming'. The day has arrived when we could actually live here and be a part of the free-spirited thinkers who shine in their creativity. The yacht designers, artists, writers —

■ SEA FROST®

...

Sail to

GIVES GOOD COLD! Spending time at anchor9 Going sailing9 Making passages? Want it cold in the tropics? Consider a powerful Sea Frost direct drive refrigeration and/or freezer system designed for your boat Combined with the Sea Frost TRADEWINDS option, alternate energy sources may be used. Sea Frost systems won't load your electrical system and are the simplest and most reliable made. Contact us to discuss our wonderful engine drive holdover plate systems that produce ice cubes We do not test this on live animals and use environmentally sound ozone-friendly refrigerant. Cold is cool! Sea Frost, 372 Rt.4, Barrington, NH 03825 ' ’ 603-868-5720 / 800-435-6708 /FAX: 603-868-1040

the

source

TAP Plastics • Fiberglass Fabric and Fillers • Polycarbonates and Acrylics •

•

Epoxy and Polyester Resins Foam for Flotation and Insulation Pour or Spray-in-Place Custom Acrylic Fabrications

• We Make Windows and Hatch Covers • Vinyl Lettering SERVING SAN FRANCISCO BAY SINCE 1985

• We Have Kevlar® and Knytex™

.ri'itnumiin’i

To locate a store near you call:

1800 246-5055 Use within Northern California or call (510) 778-1223

• • • • • • • • •

San Leandro San Francisco San Mateo Mountain View San Rafael Santa Rosa Fremont Dublin Pleasant Hill El Cerrito Pittsburg Stockton San Jose Sacramento

jTantastic.

The Fantastic Plastic Place

Open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat. 9-5

May. 1994 • UFUJt Z2 •

Page 79

LETTERS

Larsen Sails Designed for Speed - Engineered for Durability

Cruising Systems . Dutchman Sail Handling System • Our highly recommended mainsail flaking system is the easiest, most convenient flaking method we've ever installed.

• Roller Furling PROFURL SCHAEFER HARKEN

♦ Furling Headsails » Larsen has built hundreds and will design one for yours or modify your current sail for improved roller furling performance.

♦ Full Batten Mains ♦ Smoother, quieter sailing and longer lasting sails - a Larsen combo that's tough to beat. If you're looking for more comfortable sailing, look to Larsen for the products and services to make it happen.

even the hot-rodders. Californians are a special breed, all right. Last night I had the lucky fortune to meet one of these very special people, a second generation pioneer of the multihull industry, Gino Morelli. 1 attended his seminar about cruising multihulls at Orange Coast College. Although I feel very familiar with the current industry, my eyes were opened to another aspect. California’s boatbuilding industry is going down the tubes. Folks, the West Coast is the American birthplace of the multihull revolution! Hobie, CSK, Bartalone, Cross, Hortsmann and all the rest. How many of California’s boatbuilders of the last 20 years are still in business today? And I’m not talking about just catamarans or trimarans, but the entire boatbuilding industry! The multihulls are just the current example. Look at the multihull charter fleets — the boats are French, English and Australian. Multihull charter fleets? We don’t even have them in California! Meanwhile, even the 'old Eastern Money' has taken the bait! TPI is building French-designed catamarans while California can’t even capitalize on its 'natural resources'. Why not? Because it costs more to run a business here than other places. Special permits, environmental regulations and red tape — that’s why the boatbuilders have left. This is your wake up call, Californians! I have witnessed your strength, camaraderie and compassion, as it’s evident at the scene of every disaster. Now is the time for lawyers, lobbyists, people with ideas, time, and the pioneers, old and new, to band together and save the California boatbuilding industry. My wife will probably shoot me, but I’ve put a large wastebasket under our mail slot. I did that because I’m offering to act as the main clearinghouse to get the ball rolling on the revival of the California boatbuilding industry. So, pick up your pen and write me a note. If your electric automobile is charged up, you can even drive it to the post office to speed up the process! Bruce Hinds Dana Point Bruce — California certainly isn’t the easiest or least expensive place in the world to do business, but those are only two modest factors in the virtual disappearance of the Southern California boatbuilding industry. Fiberglass itself is at least as significant a factor, because fiberglass boats are taking forever to wear out. Even the earliest fiberglass production boats are not only still out cruising the distant oceans of the world, but they’re still winning races on handicap, too. The inflation of the last 10 or 15 years means that today’s new boats are dramatically more expensive to build than were those in the golden age of Southern California boatbuilding. And even though today’s new boats are superior — far, far superior — in design and construction to older boats, many of today’s boat buyers find they either can’t afford a new boat or believe they’ll get a bigger bang for their buck with a used boat. Potential buyers should certainly swing by this month’s boat show in Oakland before they decide for sure, but that’s a reality of why Islander, Ericson, Coronado, Cal, Columbia, Yankee, Westsail and others are no longer pumping scores of boats out of Costa Mesa. As such, you probably only need to put a small wastebasket beneath your mail box.

Mis there an organization?

(800) 347-6817 1041A 17th Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Bob White • Kurt Larsen (408) 476-3009 • Fax 408-479-4275 Page 80

• Ut&Jt 12 • Moy. 1994

We live aboard our Coronado 35 in Punta Gorda, Florida, and picked up a copy of your magazine at West Marine in Fort Myers. We’ve heard there is an organization for owners of Coronado 35s. Do you have any information? David Clark 216 Cobb Terrace, Rochester, New York 14620 David — The high-freeboard, center cockpit Coronado 35s were built in the early '70s and we doubt if there ever was a class

SCHOONMAKER POINT Marina in Sausalito

Be kind to your boat. Use the Chain Mate anchor chain scrubber to clean the anchor chain and rope warp when you up anchor. It will send bottom mud and muck back to its normal environment. This will keep your chain, rope, deck, chain locker, windlass, sheets, sails, and your clothing free of the muddy mess found in some areas. The scrubber's telescopic handle extends to more than 8 feet, giving you a comfortable reach to the water level, where it can scrub 1/2“ to 1-1/4" rope warp (rod£) or 1/4" to 1/2" chain, and the anchor shank as well. It floats and is compact—this 2-1/4 pound tool stows in less than 5 feet of length. This Chain Mate product makes a great gift for any friend who cruises; or anchors to relax, or fish, or to ride out a storm.

Chain Mate / p.o. Box 506 1 / Modesto, CA 95352 800 235-6800 / 209 578-4990 / FAX 209 522-0121

' ■V

"Sausalito’s finest marina" •160 Berths • Handling up to 200’ Yachts • Guest Moorage • Dry Storage • Three-ton H6ist • Deli

• Build to suit up to 66,000 sq. ft. • Waterfront, offices, industrial and commercial space. • Rowing • Kayaking

REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS

HAYNES SAILS A full service sail loft 85 LIBERTY SHIP WAY, #205, SAUSALITO, CA 94965

70-U Woodland Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 459-2666

Phone (415) 331-5550 FAX 415 331-8523 May. 1994 • UUXiJUZ? • Page 81

02 West Marine We make boating more fun!

HEADQUARTERS for

MAGELLAN

L J WE BRING GPS DOWN TO EARTH.™

Meridian Portable GPS

Professional power—affordable price! • Rugged, waterproof, portable • Tracks up to 12 satellites for quick position and speed info • Stores 100 waypoints and one route up to 15 legs • NMEA data output drives autopilots, plotters, etc. • Operates on 3 AA batteries • Detachable antenna, use above or belowdecks Model 588400

49900 MERIDIAN ACCESSORIES Model ____ Interior Mount Kit 139669 1 9U External Antenna 139677

179 ® Nav 5000DX GPS

Now with an easy-to-use graphic screen! •

Differential-ready for 10 meter accuracy, even with Selective Availability turned on!

• Tracks up to 11 satellites simultaneously • Stores 1000 waypoints and 20 reversible routes • Waterproof—even floats! • NMEA 0183 interface Model 569400

79900

Prices good through May 31st, 1994 Ref 4667

6 convenient Northern California locations PALO ALTO.(415) 494-6660.. 850 San Antonio Rd. OAKLAND.(510) 532-5230.. 2200 Livingston St.

LETTERS organization for them. A few months back we published a Changes that featured the Stone family, who are cruising aboard their Coronado 35. We’ve published your address in case they decide to correspond.

U-tlTHE SPELL IS BROKEN It was, at last, time to get underway for the Bahamas from San Diego. Ellen cast off the dock lines, and we very slowly began to back the boat out of our slip. The water was mirror smooth and the air was a sunny, still 72°. The helm was put over as we ghosted back and to starboard. As the bowsprit cleared the piling at the end of the dock, I eased the helm back, putting the engine in forward and giving it a few rpms. Normally the bow would swing to port and we’d be on our way. But not this time. The boat, as if caught by sucking mud, slowly heeled to starboard and slipped sideways toward the end of the dock! Ellen fended off the piling as we simultaneously said, "That’s weird." We decided to try and depart once again. Ellen pushed the boat away from the piling as if riding on the back of a sea turtle, pulling herself astern. Well, the bow abruptly swung to starboard, the boat reversed direction and — with the engine in neutral—was seemingly 'sucked' neatly back into her slip! Baffled, I jumped below to once again check out the bilge. It was dry as the Santa Ana air. Since there were no docklines still attached, we decided to try once more. This time Ellen gave Star Time a big push aft and I gave the engine some more revs in reverse. But just as before, the boat began to list to starboard and then a few second later began sliding backwards into the slip. Whoa, this was really weird! The only explanation we could come up with is that some trickster, knowing we were heading out cruising, must have tied a chain to our keel. We tried to back out of the berth once again, but with the same results. We secured Star Time, but were shaken. Our boat was possessed and didn’t want to leave her slip. Yes, the slip was new to us and we’re aware our boat generally 'walks' to port in reverse, but this was ridiculous because she wasn’t responding to her controls. About this time our friend Frank showed up. We explained what happened, he laughed and said he’d help us old cruisers. Just to make sure nobody had played the chain to the keel trick, we even ran a line under the boat from bow to stem. No problem. But when we tried to back Star Time out of the berth again, she quickly went back in by her own doing! So with the boat back in her berth, the three of us sat scratching our heads at this baffling mystery. Ellen leaned back to search the horizon for an idea, and it was then that she saw it. Apparently as a result of a storm that had ended just the day before, our spinnaker halyard had somehow unclipped itself. Not only that, it had also blown downwind to the next boat and snap shackled itself to a shroud! There’s no excuse for my ignorance, but I could walk that dock a million times and I’d never have noticed a connection high above the spreaders. The spell soon broken, we and Star Time got on our way. P.S. If the gremlins stay out of our path, we’ll clear into the Bahamas in two weeks. Ah, the joy of trailer sailing — towing 10,000 pounds from the West Coast to the East Coast with an old Ford van will be hell, but somebody has to do it. Donald Freeman Star Time, Nor’Sea 27 Hopefully In The Bahamas By Now

SAUSALITO.(415) 332-0202.. 295 Harbor Drive S.SAN FRANCISCO . (415) 873-4044.. 608 Dubuque Ave. STOCKTON.(209) 464-2922.. 1810 Field Ave. SANTA CRUZ.(408) 476-1800.. 2450 17th Avenue TOLL FREE PHONE ORDERING 1-800-538-0775 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Page 82

•

32 • May. 1994

Readers — We welcome all letters of interest to sailors, and publish as many as possible. Preference is given to letters that 1) address current topics; 2) add to the body of sailing knowledge; or 3) just plain strike our fancy. For obvious reasons, we reserve the right to edit all

AT LAST! The Perfect Head Treatment System! Flushes Head Odors Away

82 West Marine We make boating more fun!

potent pending Earth Safe Sanitation Systems, Inc., has developed a sanitary in¬ line' Treatment Device that is easy to install with most existing Marine heads. It cleans. deodorizes and lubri¬ cates your pump, hoses and fittings with every flush. It leaves a smooth, stain resistant coating that has a fresh, clean scent. This coating helps control debris build up in drain lines and toilet bowl. Our specially designed biodegradable com¬ pound aids in the break¬ down of solid waste material and tissue paper in holding tanks. Simply unscrew the 'O' ring sealed cap and, unlike messy powders or liquids, drop in an Earth Safe Tablet. The concentrated tablet is formaldehyde-free, and com¬ pletely water soluble. Its light detergent action also functions as a surface antiseptic that neutralizes odors without staining hands or equipment. Tablet lasts approximately 30 days on 'liveaboards' and will last even longer on weekenders'. The treatment device may be installed in any position, any¬ where in the 3/A' pump inlet hose. The Device costs only $22.95 and the Tablets are just $4.95 each or packaged in a convenient 4-pack at $19.80. For further information, contact Earth Safe Sanitation Inc. at 1432 Tonopah Street, Reno, Nevada 89509 (800) 438-4341.

PEACE OF MIND

ON SALE! New England Ropes Pre-Spliced Anchor Lines Replace that aging anchor rode with the world’s finest line and save 20% this month at West Marine! These premium quality lines are made with New England Ropes’ famous Caprolan 3-strand nylon with the SeaGard® finish. They come pre-spliced with a nylon thimble in one end and a heat sealed bitter end. Every inde¬ pendent test has demonstrated that this line has more strength, and lasts longer, than any other rope on the market. Why trust your boat and your safety to anything less?

Available at the Following Locations... Aegis Marine 1602 Monrovia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663 (800) 747-3014 Crow's Nest 1130 W. Marina View Dr. #E, Everett, WA 98201 (206) 258-9202 Green Turtle Bay Marina 263 Green Turtle Bay Dr., Grand River, KY 42045 (502) 362-8364 Holland Marine Supply (largest mail order house in Canada) 3008 Dundas St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6P1Z3 (416) 762-3821 FAX 416-762-4458 TT Device # 32S34 Tablets TT4-PK

Offshore Yachts, Inc. 847 Oak St., San Carlos Island, FL 33941 (813) 463-3393 Specialty Marine Services 8838 Elder Creek Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828 (916)387-7304 Svendsen's Boatworks & Chandlery 1851 Clement Ave., Alameda CA 94501 (510)521-8454 Tahoe Keys Chandlery 2435 Venice Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731 (916)541-5022 West Marine # Al! 45 stores plus the Catalog Department & Port Supply for Chandleries

(800) 538-0775 TT Device #568592 TT 4-Pk # 568600

Whale Point Marine Supply 64 Railroad Ave.. Point Richmond, CA 94801 (510)233-1988

Rope Diam.

Length

Model

Reg.

3/8 in.

100 ft.

121392

$34.95

3/8 in.

150 ft.

121400

$47.95

3/8 in.

200 ft.

121418

$59.95

3/8 in.

250 ft.

208314

$67.25

Sale 2799 3835 4795 5380

7/16 in.

200 ft.

202424

$69.95

5599

1/2 in.

150 ft.

121368

$79.95

1/2 in.

200 ft.

121376

$103.00

6399 82« 9995 12880 15840 18800 21520

1/2 in.

250 ft.

121384

$125.00

5/8 in.

200 ft.

121426

$161.00

5/8 in.

250 ft.

121434

$198.00

5/8 in.

300 ft.

284026

$235.00

3/4 in.

250 ft.

230045

$269.00

NEW ENGLAND ROPES Prices good through May 31st, 1994 Ref #667

6 convenient Northern California locations PALO ALTO.(415) 494-6660.. 850 San Antonio Rd. OAKLAND.(510) 532-5230.. 2200 Livingston St. SAUSALITO.(415) 332-0202.. 295 Harbor Drive S.SAN FRANCISCO . (415) 873-4044.. 608 Dubuque Ave. STOCKTON.(209) 464-2922.. 1810 Field Ave. SANTA CRUZ.(408) 476-1800.. 2450 17th Avenue TOLL FREE PHONE ORDERING 1-800-538-0775 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK May. 1994 • UtUoUi 3? • Page

West Marine We make boating more fun!

■LEADING! INDICATOR!

Do You Want to know• Where the fish are? • Where you are? • Where you’ve been? The Lowrance LMS-350A Can Do it All—and More! Imagine being able to search for fish, baitfish and structure with your sonar while navigating a precision trolling pattern with your plotter— at the same time! Or, marking a fishing hotspot located on your sonar screen right onto your Plotter Screen (with one of five different Event Marker icons)—so you can return to the exact spot later on. The Lowrance wide-screen LMS-350A sonar with optional GPS sets a new standard of high performance and versatility for fishing and navigation. With dual-frequency (50/192 kHz)* capabilities and 3,000 watts Peak-to-Peak power, it's sophisticated fishfinding capa¬ bilities can be upgraded to differential-ready GPS with the Lowrance LGC-1 GPS Module. IB* IOWRANCE

• Wide screen SuperTwist display • Advanced signal processing • GRAYLINE • Programmable windows feature Model 115321 Reg. $649.00

LGC-1 GPS Module Model 142663

00000

Sale

59900

Paces good through May 31st, 1994 Ref #667

• UlZUM 1>2 • May, 1994

LOOSE LIPS

The big sleep. Sleep deprivation studies have long been performed in controlled conditions using people who would otherwise sleep normally. We’ve always wondered if the findings might be different when applied to folks who are motivated to stay awake, such as college students and singlehanded sailors. Since the alcohol content of the former would likely compromise any true findings, solo sailors seemed the ideal 'control' group —how they stayed awake, how much sleep they needed, how their alarm system worked and so on. Don’t yawn. This is actually very interesting stuff. For example, one sailor in the 1992 Singlehanded TransPac used the 'Diet Pepsi' alarm system. He’d drink a Diet Pepsi, hit the rack and in exactly two hours, he had to get up. He’d check the boat, relieve himself, drink another Diet Pepsi and repeat the cycle through the night. We’re pleased to note that Dr. Sabri Derman of the Sleep Disorder Center in San Antonio has finally chosen to tap this valuable resource — our country’s singlehanders. "For a review of sleep problems, deprivation and its consequences for long-distance sailors, 1 would appreciate hearing from your readers about their personal experiences and/or eyewitness accounts," writes Dr. Derman, who happens to be a sailor himself. In his off-time, he’s sailed his Jenneau 45 from the Gulf coast of Texas to such ports as Baltimore and Bermuda. Of specific interest to the good doctor are some of the more 'severe' consequences of sleep deprivation, such as mood changes and hallucinations. Individuals’ confidentiality will be maintained if requested. , Dr. Derman can be reached at the Sleep Disorder Center, One Village Park, 14607 San Pedro, Ste. 205, San Antonio, TX 78232. Or fax him at (210) 490-4071. Proper attire. Here’s your etymological lesson for the month. Back in 1837, a sea captain decided to sharpen up the way his men looked for a royal visit. So he dressed them all in blue serge jackets with brass buttons. It’s not recorded whether the royals were impressed, but his crew and those of other ships were, and the jackets were soon being worn by sailors all over. Eventually, they came to be associated with formal yacht club attire. The name of that old sea captain has long been forgotten, but the name of his ship — HMS Blazer — lives on. Calling Ray. Ray Jason, if you’re out there, we need to hear from you. Specifically, we need a mailing address so we can send you some money. We also need to talk a little 'Gypsy' business. Drop us a line, fax or letter when you get a minute. Distinguished service. We wish we had a dime for every time we’ve heard some sleezeball bent on world domination utter the line, "Goodbye, Mr. Bond." Now we have the chance to do it, which must make us ... well, never mind. Seriously, we don’t note 'changes of command' around here often, but US Sailing Executive Director John Bonds is a definite exception. Despite some rough growing pains for the organization, Bonds has helmed US Sailing with a fair and steady hand, taking the organiza¬ tion from its elitist origins as USYRU (United States Yacht Racing Union) to the more 'globed' vision of US Sailing, which now includes junior programs, safety studies and even an ongoing award program for sailors who have demonstrated skill and bravery in saving the lives of other mariners. Bonds is due to retire on July 1. His replacement is Terry Harper, a San Diego attorney who brings such impressive credentials as organizing all offshore racing for the 1988 and 1992 America’s Cups to the job. He’ll need them to fill Bonds’ shoes. So here goes: Goodbye, Mr. Bonds. Thank you and good luck.

22 West Marine We make boating more fun!

GflRMIN

^ West Marine

COUUlMlUflON • MVKMJKMr

Roll-Up Inflatable Boats

GPS 45 Graphic GPS The Full Featured graphic GPS that fits in your pocket

Easy to launch, easy to stow! If you're in the market for a quality inflatable boat, you won't find a better value than our hot new Roll-Up models! Length

Persons Max. HP

• Intuitive heading display with “self-centered" approach that shows you how to get back on course easily • All Garmin functions, including Course To Steer • Removable helix antenna with a BNC connector so you can easily add an external antenna. One year warranty, includes water damage. Model 142770

Mode!

RU-260

8' 6"

4 HP

137341

69900

RU-290

9' 6"

8 HP

137358

993^^

RU-315

10'2'

4-5

10 HP

137366 139900

47995

Fast, Fun and Affordable! ''v'- ■

w/'.

''a ft’/,,

Full featured, ultra-portable!

„; '

?COM Marine

LEWMAR

Snatch Blocks • 11 styles to choose from & • 17-4PH stainless shackles • Soft PVC cheeks won't mar decks EXAMPLES: Nicro# Model ^ Reg.

IC-M7 VHF Radio

Ocean Series Self-Tailing Winches

Full featuredpocket sized!

Powerful, lightweight, and smooth. The world's most respected winches! | Lewmar # Model 16AST-Single Speed 174730 '

396°°

10152B

120527

$55.95

30 A ST-Two Speed

174771

63200

10125W

120519

$88.50

40 AST-TwoSpeed

174813

784°°

Versatile Blocks on Sale!

• Alt U.S. and International channels • 41/2 watt output • Dual watch • Large LCD display • 3 year warranty Model 407650

TBL80 Mesh Boat Shoes comfort ana support! § • Four-way quadrant siped sole • Cool, comfortable mesh fabric uppers Model 140839S

■■ nn i^UU

269

Sires For Every Boat!

Ultra-Compact Size!

X Interline YACHT FINISHES

I Ultra-Kote I Antifouling Paint Premium protection H against fouling. § Available in Blue, Red, Green.

timiMIHH-

3M Marine "One Step'

One Step Fiberglass Cleaner/ Wax

Seawatch 1 Get clearer, crisper reception of all VHF and UHF television broadcasts.

2495 Sale 89"

Makes quick work of cleaning and protecting your boat. Removes dirt and grime, leaves a protective wax fmist^ _ Model 125965 List $995

Long-Lasting Protection!

Cleaning!

QUARTS

Reg. $27.95

GALLONS

Reg. $98.95

Sale

All Vector Gauges

ii TV Antenna SEAWATCH 2020 MINI.

Model 452474 Reg. $99.79 SEAWATCH 2030 MINI IINI

Model 491712 Reg. $124.79

f ft

Complete with 12V night lighting.

| EXAMPLES: Model

Reg.

jj Voltmeter

547539

$22.95

' Oil Pressure 547547

$22.95

Speedometer 547513

$35.50

Q479

SSl6 OH ^ ^

Sale11979

Precision Built! Prices expire 5-31-94 Ret *667

PALO ALTO.(415) OAKLAND.(510) SAUSALITO.(415) S.SAN FRANCISCO.(415) STOCKTON.(209) SANTA CRUZ.(408)

494-6660.850 San Antonio Rd. 532-5230.2200 Livingston St. 332-0202.295 Harbor Drive 873-4044 . 608 Dubuque Ave. 464-2922.1810 Field Ave. 476-1800.2450 17th Avenue

STORES OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE PHONE ORDERING 1-800-538-0775

May, 1994 • UXUJU 1$ • Page 85

% West Marine

LOOSE LIPS

We make boating more fun!

THE GUARANTEED

ONNECTION! MARINCO SHOREPOWER SYSTEMS So reliable, they’re backed by a 5-year guarantee! \ Marinco is the leader in marine shorepower electrical systems, and West Marine has a complete range of Marinco components to meet all your shorepower needs.

30 AMP CORDSETS #10 gauge 3-conductor wire with Marinco’s UV, oil, salt, and chemical resistant molded vinyl cover. Locking type plugs prevent accidental disconnects. Model

Reg.

Sale

25 FOOT

410415

$44.95

3495

50 FOOT

147397

$59.95

4495

CN owners alert. While bringing their Camper-Nicholson 35 Blue Pearl up the coast last spring, some sailors in Monterey told Robert and Denece Vincent that there were at least three of them on San Francisco Bay. If you own a CN-35 — or any other Camper-Nicholson built vessel — the Vincents would enjoy hearing from you. Contact them c/o the Berkeley YC, 1 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710. Spamalamadingdong. Among the cruising set, Spam is as much (a part of life as Jimmy Buffett tapes. We’re not exactly sure what they all do with it, although Ray Jason put forth one of the most logical suggestions in his Sea Gypsy Vignettes article last month: a suppressant for crazed, feral dogs. Apparently in response to that reference — or maybe because almost all our past references to Spam have been disparaging ones — one reader forwarded an article about Spamarama, an annual event in Austin, Texas that just celebrated its 19th successful year. Spamarama events included such old standbys as Spam sculpture and Spam tossing, but the competition that intrigued us most was the cooking competition. Cooks from as far away as Louisiana, Oklahoma, California and Hawaii were on hand to conjure up such delicacies as Spamfish, Spamikopita, Spam Etoufee and Spamalama¬ dingdong. The latter was entered in the dessert category, and consisted of a bite-size Spam sandwich with whipped cream in the middle and covered with chocolate. All of which seems to suggest the unimaginable: that some people actually eat this stuff.

30 AMP POWER INLET This watertight, non-metallic power inlet is built to exceed ABYC requirements. Friction lock mechanism holds cap open for easy insertion of shorepower cable. Model 147454

33“

30 AMP MALE PLUG

Junior Sailors ~ Ages 10-18

Features the CABLOCK strain relief system, twist lock prongs and colorcoded terminal pockets and screws.

LEARN TO SAIL

Model 147413

10“

or Improve Your Skills Prices good through May 31st, 1994 Ref #667

This Summer at the Encinal Yacht Club on the Protected Waters of the Alameda Estuary. 3-Week Beginner and Intermediate Sessions 6-Week Advanced Racing Session

U.S.S.A. Certified Instructors

SANTA CRUZ.(408) 476-1800.. 2450 17th Avenue TOLL FREE PHONE ORDERING 1-800-538-0775 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Page 86

• UuujU J9 • May. 1994

For Information call

(510) 769-0221

2? West Marine We make boating more fun! \

WE'VE GOT YOUR

G22JH3 SM

Simplify your life with Garmin’s new GPS 45!

If you’ve been waiting to make the move to GPS navigation because: GPS receivers cost too much, the system wasn’t “proven”, GPS seemed pretty complicated, your Loran was working just fine, or any other excuse—your wait is over! Garmin’s new GPS 45 makes all of the old “excuses” obsolete. First, it’s dead simple to use. From entering waypoints (it’ll store 250 with alphanumeric labels), to helping you get back on course with it’s steering display, the GPS 45’s graphic screen and intuitive menu-type operation help you access all of its sophisticated features with ease. It’s even designed for one-handed operation—one hand for the ship, one for your GPS 45! It’s small enough to fit in a pocket, yet the 64 x 100 pixel LCD screen is big enough to show you a truly useful graphic picture. To ensure its reliability, the case is completely sealed and guaranteed waterproof. And it has the longest battery life (15-25 hours on 4 AA cells) of any portable GPS made! You can use it below decks at the nav station, in the cockpit, or while exploring on land. Its NMEA compatible output will drive your autopilot or plot positions on chart displays and radars. At just $479.95, the GPS 45 graphic portable costs less than many Loran units of just a few years ago. It’s easier to use, more accurate, and completely portable. In short, your GPS is at West Marine today. We’ve got your Garmin! Model 142770

Prices good through May 31st, 1994 Ref 4667

Six convenient Northern California locations to Serve You!

5 imply bring in any competitor's ad, and well gladly match / the price!

^ Thanksl^^MM

PALO ALTO.(415) 494-6660.850 San Antonio Rd. OAKLAND.(510) 532-5230.2200 Livingston St. SAUSALITO.(415) 332-0202.295 Harbor Drive S.SAN FRANCISCO.(415) 873-4044.608 Dubuque Ave. STOCKTON.*.(209) 464-2922.1810 Field Ave. SANTA CRUZ.(408) 476-1800.2450 17th Avenue

STORES OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE PHONE ORDERING 1-800-538-0775

May. 1994 •

Uttt^U 12 •

Page 87

SIGHTINGS nose

a smashing month Sailboat elapsed time records fell faster than the Dow Jones Industrial Average in April. Just here on the West Coast, Dennis Conner bested his own time in the Newport-Ensenada Race, driving his America’s Cup catamaran Stars & Stripes through the finish gate in 8V2 hours. Blake Quinn’s Santa Cruz 70 Holua shaved 11 minutes off Pandemonium’s 1986 mark for the Ano Nuevo Race, blasting around the course in 7 hours, 6 minutes, 49 seconds. And Aotea, Peter Hogg’s Antrim 40 trimaran, broke its own record in the Doublehanded Lightship, covering the 25-mile round trip in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 19 seconds. Unfortunately, Peter wasn’t aboard to enjoy it. In every boatowner’s nightmare, he was out of town on business and the record was set by two of his regu¬ lar crew to whom he had loaned the boat, sailmaker Kame Rich¬ ards and designer Jim Antrim. Ouch! Elsewhere in this issue, you’ll read more about Russell Long’s new speed sailing mark set off our coast, and about Frenchwoman _Isabelle Autissier’s new sailing 'ENZA.1 mark from New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn. Catching up on a bit of now slightly stale news, perhaps the most momen¬ tous record of last month occurred shortly before noon on April 1 in the English Channel. That’s when the 92-ft catamaran ENZA romped home from her nonstop around the world sprint to smash the Trophee Jules Verne record by more than four days. You’ll recall that Bruno Peyron’s 86-ft cat Commodore Explorer became the talk of the sailing world by besting Jules Verne’s fictional around-the-world-in-80-days mark last March by only a few hours. ENZA’s new record time is 74 days, 22 hours, 17 minutes and 22 seconds. The project was sponsored by a conglomerate of New Zealand fruit growers, and the boat name supposedly stands for 'Eat New Zealand apples.' Project co-captains Peter Blake and Robin Knox-Johnson reported horrid weather within 40 miles of the finish — cold, windy and "very lumpy" said Blake. When the windspeed passed 40 knots, ENZA went down to bare poles and was still doing 15 knots. As the wind continued to build, warps started going out astern, including the anchor and chain. By the time it was gusting to 90, Blake reported the boat was pulling the warps right out of the water. "Very impressive when an anchor chain gets airborne," he noted. ENZA’s crew for the record run consisted of Blake, Knox-Johnson, David Alan-Williams, Angus Buchanan, Ed Danby, George Johns, Barry McKay (Dawn Riley’s fiance) and Don Wright. The other multihull trying for the record, Olivier de Kersauson’s 90-ft trimaran Lyonnaise des Eaux Dumez, which had departed France the same day (January 16), finished two days later.

soydiesel — the panacea fuel? John O’Bannon did a strange thing last month. After dropping off some background material on an alternative diesel fuel (yeah, right; don’t call us, we’ll call you...), he asked us to step outside and stand behind his car. Oookaaayyyy. . . So there we were, standing behind this 10-year-old diesel Mercedes, which continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 88

•

• May. 1994

This incident happened while I was sailing aboard a 28-year-old rust bucket in the South Seas. Down in the tropics, one of the few luxuries we enjoyed was taking a nice, cool shower whenever we got off work. As with most boats, the showers aboard this rust

''"■■■ tJH

SIGHTINGS job

soydiesel — cont’d

bucket were very small, almost like taking a shower in a phone booth. One day I was showering and dropped my soap. As 1 reached down quickly to re¬ trieve it, I didn’t realize I was so close to the faucets, which were of the old-fashioned continued middle of next sightings page

happened to be running. He said something or other about the weather and then asked, "Do you smell anything?" Well, yeah. As a matter of fact, we smelled the corner cafe turning out the first batch of French fries for the lunch crowd — which we hoped to become part of momentarily. Then it dawned on us. The smell was coming from the exhaust pipe of O’Bannon’s car. We were standing behind a running diesel continued outside column of next sightings page

The day we went to press last month, a nice-looking ketch was had gone ashore just south of the Cliff House. We only had time to run a photo. A few days later, we met the owner of the Vagabond 47 Time Machine, James Eskew (left). He told us that he'd been anchored off Redwood City for about six months and decided to singlehand his boat to Mexico for Sea of Cortez Race Week. Eskew had cruised Time Machine in Mexico for two years previously and had singlehanded her back to San Francisco. So he's not a novice. Eskew told us he took off from Sausalito late on the night of March 27 after the fog had lifted. Once out the Cate, he cut across the busy shipping lanes to avoid commercial traffic. His engine died near Seal Rock, probably because algae in the tanks had shaken loose. By the time he bled the diesel and got it running again, the current had pulled him too far into the surf for him to escape. Realizing there was nothing he could do, he went below and hung on. After being knocked out for a time, he stepped off the boat into six inches of water. Initial attempts to pull Time Machine back into the water were unsuccessful. So to keep the hull from getting pounded by the surf, Eskew had a bulldozer drag the boat about a quarter mile up the beach to the seawall near Lincoln Avenue. During the next few weeks, a homeless black man reportedly did a great job of preventing her from being stripped. In the middle of April, Ron Round Trucking of Union City lifted Time Machine off the beach and onto a truck for a ride to their storage yard. Eskew is currently making sure everything is all right — there was no damage to the hull — and will probably relaunch her in Alameda sometime in May.

May. 1994 • UlUiJt 39 • Page 89

SIGHTINGS soydiesel — cosit’d vehicle that was neither spewing black soot all over the paint nor asphyxiating everyone within a quarter mile downwind. It sounds nuts, but this exhaust almost smelled good. John grinned. "This car has run on 100 percent soydiesel since November," he said. "And we didn’t need to do anything to the engine to convert it." Well, needless to say, lunch was delayed a bit longer. A thousand questions tried to stutter out simultaneously. In the

nose job type shaped like a cross. The next thing I knew, I had caught my nose on one of the faucet handles. This would have been bad enough, as it hurt like hell and about ripped my nose off. But in the process of getting caught, my nose also turned on the hot water full blast. It took a

doing Those of you going to the polls in June might be interested to know that, if passed, Proposition 180 could be a big boost to boaters around the state. The proposition, also known as CALPAW ’94, will insure that fuel taxes paid by boaters be used for boat-

Above, Randall von Wedel and the soymobile. Right, 'Grisette.'

end, he was trying to get away from us. We agreed to do the required reading and talk again soon. What we learned in the ensuing weeks has nothing to do with sailing, per se. But it has a lot to do with cleaning up our sailing environment, not to men¬ tion our boats. It also presents a timely solution for boaters to the current fiasco surrounding the different blends and tax status of petro diesel. Inter¬ estingly, if it weren’t for sailing, none of it might ever have happened. To begin with, CytoCulture Environmental Biotechnology, located in Point Richmond, is not in the alternative fuel 'business'. At least not yet. They are in the bioremediation business — they research and commercialize the process of using live bacteria for environmental cleanup. Company founder Randall von Wedel says most of what they do is behind the scenes stuff like biode¬ grading petroleum contamination from the groundwater and soil under old service stations and truck terminals. Anyway, in their off time, John, Randall and all but one of the other CytoCulture associates are avid wooden boat sailors. John, for example, formerly owned an Atkin Eric ketch named Viking upon which he cruised the South Seas for three years. He’s currently looking at a cold-molded trimaran. Randall had an old wooden Hurricane named Mahalo up until a couple of years ago. Today, Dr. von Wedel (Randall holds a PhD in biochemistry from UC San Francisco) does foredeck duty aboard the 55-ft syndicate-owned Eng¬ lish cutter Grisette, at right. As an interesting aside, when Grisette was built in 1904, most diesel engines still ran on the same fuel that German engineer Rudolf Diesel used in his original engines, which he had demostrated for the first time only seven years before — peanut oil. Petro diesel was not to experience its boom for several more years. "One day, we were having a few beers and the subject of alternative fuels for sailboats came up," says Randall. "Everybody hates the smell and dirtiness of diesel, and we thought, wouldn’t it be great if we could come up with a clean-burning 'natural' fuel." As it turns out, soydiesel wasn’t that far removed from a product they already used — soybean solvent. This product dissolves crude oil, making it float off beach sand and back into the water for easier collection. CytoCulture continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 90

•

3? • May. 1994

SIGHTINGS — cont’d good minute of getting half scalded before I could unhook my nose from the faucet handle. If I learned anything from this incident, it is never to have anything other than round faucet handles in my shower. ross h. belt

a 180 ing-related purposes. Most of you already know that’s what’s supposed to happen. But the ugly truth — the only kind of truth in the upper echelons of government, we fear — is that the legislature has recently been trying continued middle of next sightings page

soydiesel — cont’d was one of a dozen companies invited to demonstrate this and their bioreme¬ diation processes during the recent oil spill in Puerto Rico. (In fact, all soydiesel is nothing more than soybean oil with the glycerin removed. Proctor and Gamble uses the glycerin for face cream and lipstick, while the de-glycerined oil goes for use in soaps and detergents. It also happens to make a pretty darn good diesel fuel.) One thing led to another and, about six months ago, CytoCulture took del¬ ivery of the first load of soydiesel (or biodiesel, if you prefer). Testing began immediately. In a nutshell, in all tests run so far, soydiesel is as good or better a fuel than its petro counterpart in almost every way. It has almost half again as much lubricity (a major strike against the current taxed diesel is its reduced lubricating qualities); none of the toxic or polluting ingredients such as sulfur, benzene or aromatics; and none of the other residual impurities that end up as soot on your nice spiffy topsides. Like 'real' diesel, it won’t burn or explode if you put a match to it. Unlike diesel, it is less toxic than salt, breaks down as continued outside column of next sighting page

May, 1994 • UtiUJi

12 •

Page 91

SIGHTINGS soydiesel — cont’d easily as common sugar, is a renewable resource, and requires less energy to refine than petro diesel. Engines running on soydiesel also tend to run smoother than their fossil-fueled counterparts. And get this: CytoCulture engineers found that soydiesel mixes readily — and legally — with petro diesel, effectively erasing all the negative aspects of the controversial new stuff in blends as low as 20%. The single drawback, at least that we could see, is price. Currently, soydiesel runs $4 a gallon, and right now it’s only available in 5-gallon jugs by driving over to CytoCulture and picking it up. With enough interest, of course, it could be made available to marinas and fuel docks. "The bottom line is, right now we’re not doing this to make money. We’re doing it because it’s helping clean things up, it’s interesting and it’s fun," says von Wedel. Although promising tests are currently being run with soydiesel blends in some Bay Area busses, John and Randall are adamant about focus¬ ing on recreational boaters. "Although it’s nice to think that this fuel might someday see widespread use on the highway, realistically that’s a long way off," says Randall. Toward the sailing end, several sailboats have or will soon have soydiesel blends flowing through their steel veins. One of the 'haves' is John Carapiet’s beautiful Owens/Hinckley 41 Radiant, which is running a soy/petro blend. Among the 'soon to haves' is Grisette. A number of other sailors have expressed interest, too. If after reading this, you’d like to count yourselves among them, you can drop by CytoCulture for 5-gallon jugs of soydiesel. While Dr. von Wedel says they’re big advocates of going 'neat' — using 100% soydiesel — he suggests the most economical approach is try soydiesel first as a 30% blend with your regular diesel. In other words, for every 10 gallons of petro diesel that goes in your tank, add 5 gallons of soydiesel. (To insure proper agitation, put the petro stuff in first.) Incidentally, it’s perfectly legal to carry soydiesel down the dock and dump it in your tank. Do that with petro diesel and you’re breaking the law. Oh, and if you have a diesel heater, save a gallon or so out of your jug for that. If you run the heater 'neat', you won’t have any of the sooting or foul odors usually associated with that device, either. All in all, as we’re sure you can tell, we were impressed by what we heard and read about soydiesel. Even as the, ahem, hardened objective professional journalists you know us to be, it’s difficult not to make this stuff sound like a panacea for all owners of diesel engines — because from our lay perspective, that’s exactly what it sounds like. We encourage skepticism. And If there are any grains of salt to be taken with this report, it’s that our area of expertise is definitely not engines or fuels. But be honest — wouldn’t you rather have learned there may be quick, clean and environmentally correct solution to the diesel dilemma so close at hand, rather than have us rant and rave about the latest stupid government blunder involving the diesel tax? We thought so. The bottom line: if you’re concerned about the quality of petro diesel currently running through your engine, or the acrid, smelly crap coming out its exhaust pipe, we think soydiesel is worth a try. Naturally, CytoCulture is interested in learning how it works out for you, but so is Latitude 38. Drop us a line and let us know how soydiesel works for you. CytoCulture is located at 249 Tewksbury Avenue in Point Richmond. Their phone number is (510) 233-6660, or fax (510) 233-3777.

more ranting and raving Let’s see. The last time we left the furor over the new, 'clean' petro diesel, just about everybody was mad at everyone else. To briefly (we promise) hit the high points: • In what can only be called 'retaliation' for having to bury the Luxury tax — which you’ll recall wreaked havoc in the American boatbuilding industry and ended up costing more than it raised — the IRS imposed a tax on diesel fuel effective January 1. • Meanwhile, the EPA decided it needed to clean up diesel fuel, so it mandated new formulations that lowered sulphur and aromatics (bad things) continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 92

• UMmU 12 • May . 1994

180 to grab part of these funds (about $40 mil¬ lion a year administered under the Harbors and Watercraft Fund) to help reduce the def¬ icit in the General Fund. Prop 180 would make the fund a trust fund, preventing such raids. In addition to preserving monies used to build and improve marinas and harbors around the state, CALPAW ’94 will also reduce overhead when the Department of Parks and Recreation undertakes any boat¬ ing projects. Also included in the proposition are plans for a demonstration project whose

more santana As usually happens with a subject we’re enthusiastic about, we wrote way more than we had room for in our Boat of the Month

SIGHTINGS — cont’d aim is to create wetlands from dredged mat¬ erial. If successful, the project could mean substantial reductions in the costs of future dredging projects, since the stuff wouldn’t have to be barged to distant disposal sites. It’s important to note that Prop 180 is not a new tax. All it will do is protect the taxes we already pay from inept government squandering. Boating groups from the North¬ ern California Marine Association (NCMA) to the Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC) ask that you vote 'yes' on Prop 180.

memories feature on Santana last month. As also usu¬ ally happens, we can’t stand the thought of continued middle of next sightings page

ranting — cont’d and, unintentionally, lubricity-enhancing components (good things). • To impose their 24-4 cents a gallon tax, the IRS came up with a scheme to tax only the low-sulphur diesel (which is clear) that would be sold to suckers, er, we mean consumers such as truckers and recreational boat owners. Users such as earthmovers, the military, commercial fishing boats, etc., could use non-taxed diesel, which was dyed blue and unchanged in sulphur content. • Not to be left out, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) decided the diesel fuel sold in this state had to be even cleaner than the EPA stuff. So they had it refined some more, removing more sulphur, more aromatics — and more lubricity. In the last six months or so that all this has been in place, numerous engine failures have occurred in trucks. The problem has been traced to the CARB fuel formulation, which apparently breaks down seals in the fuel pumps. It’s cost truckers (and ultimately consumers) millions of dollars in delays, repairs and spoiled loads. In the long run, it will cost California millions more in lost revenues, as almost all trucks are now filling up out of state and bypassing truck stops in this state. continued outside column of next sightings page

May. 1994 • Ulitu/e 3? • Page 93

SIGHTINGS ranting — cont’d Meanwhile, at the recreational boat level, the switch to different types of diesel has caused another problem: unavailability. Some fuel docks simply don’t have the tankage to store and sell two types of diesel. Given the choice, they invariably go with untaxed blue diesel, which fishermen buy in much greater quantity and frequency than sailboaters. While there are a few such situations here in California — notably the fuel dock at Santa Cruz — the problem is much more acute back East. According to reports, some diesel boaters have to travel up to two days to find clear, taxed fuel. All the while, there’s little anyone can do to stop the increasingly common practice of dumping additives such as outboard oil into the fuel tanks of diesel trucks, cars and boats to 'restore' lubricity. We’re no chemists, but we wouldn’t be at all surprised to learn this practice caused more pollution to spew from exhaust pipes than the old high-sulfur diesel ever did. The bottom line at this point is that everybody is still mad at everybody else. But things are moving forward — which in this case should be backward to like it was before all this silliness started. At the federal level, Senator John Breaux of Louisiana has introduced S 2029, which if passed would allow rec¬ reational boaters to purchase any kind of diesel they want. They’d still pay tax to the fuel retailer, who would then turn the tax over to the IRS. At the state level, no fewer than four bills have been introduced in the Assembly that would ban the state-mandated fuel, and at least two class-action lawsuits have been filed by vehicle owners seeking reimbursement for fuel system repairs. And everybody from political opponents to motorist asso¬ ciations to environmentalists have blasted Governor Wilson for his lack of action on the problem.

180 zorching the material we had to cut into oblivion. So we’re going to do the next best thing: run it the foilwing month. We hereby

loss of the lady lee Six years ago, Peter Huebner’s dog Ziggy saved his master’s life. Huebner was below on his Atkins 43 Lady Lee, on the way home from a 25,000-mile tour of the South Pacific. They were headed into Bodega Bay in thick fog when the 40-pound dog started barking — a trick Peter had taught him whenever he saw ships, whales or anything else that might mean danger. Huebner fetched the deck just in time to see a fishing boat loom up out of the fog, aimed right at Lad^i Lee’s midships. Some quick action by Peter and the fisherman narrowly avoided a certain collision. Last month, Peter and Ziggy cooperated to survive against even greater odds — the loss of Lady Lee. Huebner, who has spent the last two years upgrading the boat and putting his personal affairs in order, finally departed the Bay on April 12. He was bound for San Diego on the first leg of another extended cruise. The plan was to head south as far as Chile, then west again for the South Seas. Aboard were Peter, Ziggy and a new addition, a 9-month-old cat named Pierre. However, on Thursday, April 14, a marine forecast portending 40-knot winds with gusts to 60 made Peter decide to head into Moss Landing, about 60 miles away, to wait for calmer weather. All went well until late afternoon when Peter heard a thump. Having owned and sailed Lady Lee since 1983, Peter knew her normal sounds, and this wasn’t one of them. But he didn’t see anything in the water and a quick check below revealed nothing out of the ordinary. So they pressed on. Minutes passed. Peter says he had just noticed the boat was starting to nose into the waves differently when Pierre, who had not shown his face topside since their departure from Berkeley Marina, came on deck. . . soaking wet. Peter looked below and his heart sank. The bilges were awash. Floorboards were floating. Lady Lee was sinking. It was now about 4 p.m. The wind was blowing about 30 with a 10-foot sea running. The next chain of events remains somewhat blurry to Peter, who had only been released from the hospital the day before we went to press. He does remember the decision to abandon was a quick one. The water was just coming in too fast. Peter tried calling a mayday, but his electronics were out. continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 94

• UMaJ* 3? • May. 1994

Some actor guy who owned 'Santana' for a while. Nice shirt.

give you the half dozen or so best anecdotes we were told or read about the legendary 55-ft S&S yawl Santana. • In the late ’60s, ninth owner Charlie Peet was returning to the Bay under power from the Monterey Jazz Festival. Three miles off the Golden Gate, in growing darkness, someone spotted a tiny pinpoint of light. They altered course to find five men, nearly dead, clinging to four lifejackets. One was hold-ing a fading flashlight. The five, all bartenders, had set out for Los Angeles early in the day. A few hours outside the Gate, their powerboat sprung a leak and sank out from under them. They were just about out of hope and strength when Santana came

SIGHTINGS — cont’d by. To this day, one of the survivors report¬ edly carries a laminated card in his wallet that reads, "God is alive and sailing on the Santana." • Bogart hated phonies, of which there were many in Hollywood. David Niven re¬ calls that the first time he went out on Santana, it was (he learned later) more of a test than a social outing. He, Bogart and Bogie’s captain, Carl Peterson (aka 'Kraut,' 'Squarehead,' 'Pete' and 'Dum Bum') were the only ones aboard, sailing in decent breeze through thick fog. When the fog broke, they found themselves right in the midst of a bunch of seiners, booms out, nets deployed. Peterson looked to Bogie, who was at the wheel, for direction. Bogie looked at Niven, who had claimed he knew how to sail. "Okay, big shot. You take it. I have to go to the can." And he walked below. Shocked and terrified, Niven grabbed the wheel, shouted instructions to Peterson and guided the big yawl out of harm’s way. He passed the test. • While being interviewed for an article in ' an Australian newspaper, a star-struck wo¬ man reporter once asked Charlie Peet if he ever "felt Bogie’s presence aboard." Charlie turned uncharacteristically solemn. "Well, I do sleep in the same bunk he did," said Peet. "And I’ve never told anybody this, but every once in awhile -in the early morning I roll over. . . and I get really horny for Lauren Bacall." • A Southern California yachtsman who used to race against Santana once watched her somehow sail by while his boat sat be¬ calmed. At the bar after the race, he asked Bogie, "What makes that boat go like that?" Bogart looked at him. "Scotch," he said, and walked away. • While in the Cook Islands during San¬ tana’s circumnavigation, crewman Jim Leech befriended a man who asked if he could bring his mother down to the boat. "She was middle aged, but still beautiful. As soon as he brought her aboard, she started getting all misty eyed and could barely talk to us. Her son told us later she had lost her virginity on board 20 years before in Los Angeles." • Next time you watch Treasure of the Sierra Madre, consider that the anger and frustration in Bogart’s character may not have required that much acting. The picture, which was being shot in Mexico, was lagging behind schedule and Bogie was livid. For months, he’d been planning to participate in the ’46 TransPac, the first since the war. Rare was the day when he didn’t blow up at director John Huston. "God damn it, John. I’ve planned this for months. Move faster!" The Hawaii race was one dream Bogie never did pull off; the ’46 race was postponed until ’47, and has been held in odd-numbered years ever since.

lady lee

— cont’d

Huebner jettisoned the 6-man liferaft and pulled the ripcord. An experienced cruiser, Peter had his abandon ship packet at the ready near the companionway. He threw it in the raft, along with the cockpit cushions, some food and water, his wallet and a few other items. His plan was to board the liferaft, but stay attached to the boat — which would be easier for rescuers to spot — as long as possible. Lady Lee was growing soggier by the minute, and he feared that if they stayed aboard, they might get trapped if she rolled. So he loaded Ziggy and Pierre in the raft, climbed in behind them — and line attaching the raft to the boat broke. In the last fading light, Peter watched Lady Lee slip from sight over the horizon. Although he was still about 25 miles from land, Peter tried issuing a Mayday over his handheld VHF. To his surprise, Coast Guard Monterey came back loud and clear. He gave them his last known position and agreed to a regular radio schedule. A few minutes later, he remembered the Class B (handheld) EPIRB he had in the abandon kit. He found that and turned it on. The next thing he knew, the raft was upside down. It had been overturned by a big wave. Huebner spent the next 14 hours inside the capsized raft, balancing himself on one of the inverted canopy tubes in a semi sitting position. Pierre had disappeared soon after the capsize. Ziggy stayed on his master’s chest. With water temperatures in the low 50s, Peter says the cold was so intense that he prayed to die many times during the night. What kept him going was Ziggy, and the fact that he could hear aircraft flying around looking for him. "I had no idea about time," he says. "I thought only a couple of hours had gone by, but then the alarm on my watch went off. I looked and it was 6 in the morning, and I began to see light coming through the water." Soon after that, he heard a helicopter. This time it didn’t fly away. He could hear it coming closer, hovering over the water. Stiff and sore, he told Ziggy to stay put and somehow made it out of the raft and waved. A frogman jumped in and began guiding him toward the basket, "But I told him I wasn’t leaving without Ziggy. I made him promise to come back and get him." Aboard the helicopter, the crew took one look Huebner and immediately headed toward the nearest hospital, which was in San Luis Obispo. "All I remember them saying before I passed out was, 'This guy’s not going to make it to Monterey,"' says Peter. This story has the happiest ending that it could, under the circumstances. As the helo departed the scene, its rotor wash flipped the raft back upright. When a Coast Guard cutter came upon it later in the day, Ziggy was dutifully standing guard inside. He was rescued, though not exactly willingly. It apparently took a bit of coaxing, a couple hot dogs and a few chomped fingers before the Coasties could get him out of the raft. Peter, who suffered partial kidney failure in addition to severe hypothermia, was reunited with Ziggy in the hospital. A nurse made the trip from San Luis to Monterey to retrieve him from a local veterinarian. It was one of a hundred gestures of kindness that, in Peter’s estimation, have gone far beyond the call of duty. As the word got out about his brush with eternity, Peter says offers have poured in from sailors and non-sailors alike for food, places to stay, clothing and so on. "Everything I owned was on the boat, and I lost it all," Peter said. "But I have the two most important things, my life and my dog. I am very fortunate." As we went to press, Lady Lee had been spotted, decks awash and possibly capsized (the reports were conflicting), but Peter says he cannot afford a salvage effort to retrieve her. The boat is insured, he says, but he couldn’t remember for how much. All the paperwork was aboard. Both the Coast Guard and Peter’s doctors noted that his experience and preparedness is what saved his life. These included having his abandon-ship packet at the ready, having an EPIRB at the ready, and being able to give the Coasties as much information as he did (position, raft description, etc.) before the raft flipped. His clothing also helped immensely. He was wearing Henri Lloyd foulies, including a float coat, seaboots and polypro underwear and socks, all of which helped him retain at least some heat. Ziggy, in his place on Peter’s chest, also shared valuable body heat. "I hope no one ever has to go through what I did," says Peter. "It was beyond your imagination." May. 1994 • Ut&Ji

• Page 95

SIGHTINGS

Page 96

• £xfCtw4t 3? • May. 1994

SIGHTINGS going the extra mile

Serendipity works in strange ways, some decidedly more covert than others. A case in point is Novato’s Hank Dekker. You may re¬ member that Hank, who is blind, was all geared up for a solo Atlantic crossing from the East Coast to England last July. You may also recall that* little more than a day into the trip, Hank’s Olson 30 was struck by lightning, which toasted the various elec¬ tronics he needs to communicate and navi¬ gate. An inexplicable series of events ensued upon his return to the nearest safe port, which in this case was Atlantic City. First the major sponsor (who shall remain nameless) pulled the plug on the project — then they came and took the boat, which was loaded with a bunch of newly-donated gear from other sponsors as well as all Hank’s personal stuff. Dekker managed to get his personal effects back, but continued weirdness from the sponsor and the specter of a long and costly court battle over the boat caused him to finally wash his hands of the project. By that time, however, word had gotten found about the feisty 58-year-old motivational speaker. Although Hank had been away from the sailing spotlight for a few years, it wasn’t long before papers up and down the East Coast were touting his accomplishments, which include two singlehanded solo trips to Hawaii. One was the 1986 Singlehanded TransPac, in which he placed third in division. And so it is that Dekker is gearing up to go again — with a new sponsor, new boat and new goal. He hopes not only to become the first blind man to singlehand the Atlantic, but to break the monohull Atlantic Record, which was set by the 185-ft schooner Atlantic in 1905. It took that big steel three-master 12 days, 4 hours to sail from the Ambrose Light in New York to the Lizard — an average of about 10 knots. Hank hopes to do a little better. Crazy as it may sound (although many sailors have tried, the only ones able to beat Atlantic’s time have been aboard huge multihulls), he just may have a shot at it. C&C yachts is donating hull #1 of their new IMS 45-footer for the trip. Actually, Hank was to get hull #2, but the German syndicate buying the first boat heard about Dekker’s project and offered him #1 so he could get in a little more sea time. All they asked was that he have it to the Hamburg Boat Show by October. Hank’s one of those guys who seems to attract enthusiasm like that wherever he goes. Such as Atlantic City. When word of his arrival there for repairs got around last year, officials of Trump Castle offered him space at their docks, which he appreciatively accepted. The arrangement was a mutually

In a month topheavy with new sailing speed records, San Francisco’s Russell Long once again emerged at the top of the heap, at least in terms of sheer muzzle velocity. As a major player in a tiny but dedicated group of worldwide enthusiasts known as speed sailors, Long has already touched the holy grail — 50 miles an hour. Convinced that 50 knots was possible, Russell’s already radical trifoiler Longshot went underwent yet another 'speedectomy' over the winter. It emerged this spring with two hard sails in place of its former windsurfer-type rigs, and new foils designed by the boat’s creator, Greg Ketterman, and MIT engineer Harold Youngren. In early April, Long and his crew set up camp in Bodega Bay and waited for the wind. It was not long in coming. And unfortunately, Longshot was not long in breaking. On April 5, one of the backstays ("See — it is a boat!") let go during a 500-meter record attempt and things came to an halt in their usual abrupt manner — which we understand is sort of like going along the freeway when all your wheels fall off at the same time. Fortunately, Long wears a helmet, goggles and other protection, so he was not hurt. Until then, Russell says the boat was on record pace. The cavitation (felt as a vibration) of the old foils was absent and the new hard wings were pulling like a big-block Corvette. "Michael Ellison of the World Speed Sailing Record Committee (WSSRC) was there and he says we hit between 48 and 50 knots just before we blew up," says Russell. Unfortunately, without a sustained average and a backup run, the top-speed barrier will have to wait for another time. With the hard wings down for the count, Longshot was repaired and rigged with her old soft sails and Russell decided to have a go at a slightly more obscure record, the two-way mile. The idea of having a boat do a mile run on both tacks was instigated a few years ago to make sure the things people were attempting to set records with were actually 'boats.' The two-way mile, also known as the 'nautical mile', gives the attempting boat half an hour to complete mile runs on both tacks, then averages the two speeds. Since 1985, this mark has been 27.1 knots, set by the 74-ft catamaran Credit Agricole off Martinique. As of April, 1994, the record for the nautical mile is now held by Longshot, which recorded a two-way average of 28.71 knots. It’s worth noting that even when the boats hold together, speed sailing can

JOE HULSE

hank rides again

With the hard wings, ‘Longshot may have a chance at 50 knots.

be decidedly hazardous duty. For example, Longshot’s record run was made through 2y2-foot chop. Russell told us that he looked in the mirror the next morning and found some blood vessels in his eyes had been broken from the spray — and that’s with his goggles on. "I’m just glad we don’t have flying fish out here," he notes.

continued middle of next sightings page

May. 1994 • l43Ji

32 •

Page

SIGHTINGS coast watch The Coasties were busy in March and April. The following are just a few of the SAR (search and rescue) operations in which they participated. March 14 — Station Channel Islands received a report from the fishing vessel Solueig that they had recovered the fuselage of an airplane from the waters off Carpenteria. The tail numbers match those of a Piper Seneca that had crashed in the area on March 17, 1993, killing six people. March 18 — In response to the report of "a single red flare" near the Carquinez Bridge, Station Mare Island launched a boat to investigate. They found nothing. Turns out the local sheriff’s office reported numerous similar sightings possibly related to sightings of the space shuttle. March 21 — A Coast Guard C-130 relocated the 40-ft catamaran Austra¬ lia. Regular Coast Watch readers may recall that the boat’s singlehanded skipper asked to be taken off in early February after the boat broke its rudder(s). The skipper was taken to San Francisco, but has since returned to his native Australia. All attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. Since its last known position on March 3, the vessel has drifted 270 miles in a mostly southerly direction. March 22 — Responding to a 406 EPIRB 'first alert', a Coast Guard helicopter out of San Diego spotted two people in wetsuits clinging to wreckage in rough weather about 7 miles north of Catalina Island. About a quarter mile away, their 28-foot fishing vessel was floating upside down. Another Coast Guard helicopter arrived soon after and hoisted the two urchin divers — one of whom was still hugging the bleeping EPIRB — aboard. Having been in the water about two hours before rescue, neither man needed nor requested medical attention. The men reported that a large wave had risen under the stern of their boat, Wu, and had driven its nose into the wave ahead, opening up the bow. Pumps aboard were unable to keep up with all the water coming in and the boat eventually rolled over. Seeing what was coming, the two crew had prepared by donning-wetsuits and grabbing the boat’s two EPIRBs (the 406 and an older 121.5 unit) and all the flares they could carry. The owner/operator further noted that the older EPIRB had a weak battery, and the estimate to replace or repair it was $950. He opted to spend another couple hundred for the more efficient 406 unit, which he had only registered on March 2. March 24 — District 11 headquarters in Long Beach was search coordinator for several 243 Mhz 'sites' in the vicinity of San Clemente Island. (243 Mhz, a co-frequency built into older 121.5 EPIRBs, is also the emergency channel for military aircraft.) The signal was finally traced to an open mike at the Navy tower on San Clemente Island. March 25 — When the fishing vessel Alaska became disabled 900 miles northwest of Los Angeles, the fishing boat Arizona took it in tow. While rigging the tow, a cleat ripped from the deck of the Arizona and struck the hand of a 36-year-old crewman, breaking his thumb in several places and laying it open to the bone on both sides. To save the thumb, a Coast Guard flight surgeon recommended evacuation by the most expedient means. Because of adverse weather and the extreme range, this was not possible by helicopter. On March 26, the Alaska transferred the injured man to the motor vessel Tampa about 690 miles west of Pt. Arguello, and on March 27, he was taken aboard a Coast Guard helicopter and flown 300 miles to Monterey Peninsula Hospital where he underwent surgery to save the thumb. — How would you feel? The Coast Guard and Humboldt City harbormaster descended upon the fishing vessel Sunset, which was moored safely in Crescent City to advise the master that his EPIRB was transmitting. Turns out the man had turned the instrument to 'test' mode, but when he switched it back, it wouldn’t go off. — The Marine Safety Office in Long Beach reported the underground discharge of between 4 and 8 million gallons of petroleum thinner into the waters near Guadalupe, California. It’s now believed the discharge has been going on since, ahem, 1952. Unocal has 'verbally accepted' responsibility for the spill and submitted a cleanup proposal in early April. March 26 — The Coast Guard received a call from a worried fishermen whose boat was taking on water "somewhere in the Channel Islands." Being apparently his first foray into the ocean, the operator was unfamiliar with the area and was panicking as waves broke over the stern of his 19-ft bass boat. continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 98

• UlVUJt 39 • May. 1994

hank satisfying one — Hank even got to meet The Donald — and Dekker’s been invited back when the new boat goes in the water. In return, Hank plans to give the facility some press by having his official departure from there. Although a major sponsor won’t be named until mid-May, Dekker’s project has elicited donations of gear and materials from a number of sources, includ-ing Furuno, North Sails, Harken, Edson International, Exide Batteries, Henri Lloyd, Patagonia, Vectra Databox and of course C&C Yachts International. Weather routing will be by Bob Rice’s Weather Window organization. The equipment from Vectra Databox is especially interesting. It’s a voice synthesizer tied into various systems on the boat. So when Hank wants to know VMG, position, windspeed, battery condition, bilge pump activity and presumably how the Giants are doing on their road trip, all he does is ask.

SIGHTINGS "Then this lovely lady’s voice comes on and tells me whatever I want to know," says Dekker. "What I want to know is how 1 get that to happen at home!" (A security version of the talking black box allows owners to call their boats to check various systems. Conversely, the boat can be programmed to call three or four phone numbers in the event of a break-in, leak or other threatening situation.) The boat, which will carry the name of the major sponsor, is due to splash down in June. Dekker, who has been honing his skills on a Southern California-based C&C 48 for the last few months, hopes to have it sailing by July. From there, he’ll concentrate on as much practice and tuning as he can fit in. After the optimal weather window opens in late August, Dekker will depart as soon as Bob Rice gives him the green light. Stay tuned. We’ll update you as the project develops.

coast watch — cont’d Group Long Beach figured out the boat was near Anacapa, which is where their 41-footer located the guy and towed him in. March 27 — Station Mare Island wins the cookie for weirdest rescue so far this year. They responded to a call from a 30-foot powerboat "fouled in the anchor chains of the mothball fleet." The 41-footer arrived to find two people hanging from the anchor chain of one of the ships — and their boat suspended above the water. Apparently, the two people had tied the boat to the anchor chains of two mothball ships at high tide. When the tide went down, the rudder wedged between two of the huge links and it was all uphill from there. March 28 — The sailing vessel Shuten Doji has gone unreported on a voyage from Osaka, Japan, to Marina Del Rey. The singlehanded sailor had been maintaining a daily radio communications schedule with a contact in Japan, but has not been heard from since March 7. The vessel was due in Marina del Rey April 5, and was to take part in the Pan Pacific Race which started April 24. A number of alerts were put out over various networks, including INMARSAT, and Ham radio operators between California and Hawaii have been alerted to listen for any calls. With the help of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, the UMIB (Universal Marine Information Broadcast) was even translated into Japanese and transmitted every four hours after the English version in case Shuten Doji’s skipper was monitoring his radio. Shuten Doji is equipped with HF and VHF radios, and has a 406 continued outside column of next sightings page

JOHN ARNDT

— cont’d

May, 1994 • Ut&J*. T& • Page 99

SIGHTINGS coast watch — cont’d EPIRB aboard. On April 6 and 7, a Coast Guard C-130 overflew the vessel’s trackline without any sightings. March 30 — When an alert observer aboard the moored Coast Guard cutter Edisto noticed a man in apparent distress on a nearby jetty, a team went to the rescue. The 65-year-old man appeared to be having a heart attack, and provided the man with oxygen until paramedics arrived and transferred the patient to Del Norte Hospital. — In a diving mishap, a 26-year-old woman made an uncontrolled ascent from a depth of 50 feet and began experiencing numbness in her extremities. The cutter Point Bridge was nearby and responded to the call from the dive boat Spectre. They in turn summoned a helicopter which transported the woman to a decompression chamber in Los Robles. April 2 — The 22-ft Bayliner Dream Weaver required assistance when it suffered an explosion and fire while operating off Santa Cruz. The crew of the vessel was able to extinguish the fire, and were escorted in by a Montereybased Coast Guard 41-footer. — The rig of the Santa Cruz 50 Gone With The Wind lived up to the boat’s name as it tumbled near Southeast Farallon Island during the Doublehanded Farallones race. The rig was cleared and GWTW motored home. (See article on the race elsewhere in this issue for more details.) — A Coast Guard helicopter medevac’ed a 26-year-old man off Baker’s Beach near Trinidad Head after he fell from a cliff. He was transferred to Mad River Hospital where he was diagnosed as having a broken back, fortunately with no neurological damage. — Station San Francisco responded to a report of a capsized canoe in the vicinity of San Leandro Marina. A 41-ft utility boat arrived on scene to find that the 30-ft outrigger canoe’s crew of six had been recovered by a 14-ft powerboat in the area. While attempting to come alongside the Coast Guard boat, the good Samaritan vessel swamped, dumping nine persons into the water. Everyone was recovered by the utility boat, which also pumped out the skiff and towed it to a marina. The canoe sank. April 3 — In response to the call of a vessel aground near Salinas River (Morro Bay), the Coast Guard found a fishing boat with its bow aground, radar energized, engines engaged, nets deployed and no one aboard. A search turned up one person, deceased, in the vessel’s nets. April 5 — Group Monterey responded to a report of a person in distress in the water at Soquel Cove near Capitola by launching a helicopter and 41footer. Neither found any sign of a person in distress. Upon further investigation, neighbors of the reporting source said the commotion was actually caused by a noisy bird that had been in the area for about a week. The bird, they added, was being particularly noisy that evening. Upon hearing the bird, the reporting source confirmed the noise was the same one he thought was a person. April 6 — The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk and its battle group suspended operations to search for an airman second class who is presumed to have fallen overboard. The carrier was 32 miles west of San Nicholas Island when the airman turned up missing and his headset was found dangling over the side. Seven ships and numerous fixed-wing aircraft searched the area until dark April 7, with negative results. April 7 — An air station Los Angeles responded to a 121.5 EPIRB alert located 5 miles off Point Fermin. They located the fishing vessel Lois D in no distress. They were unable to comply with the Coast Guard’s request to secure their EPIRB because no one on board spoke English. The helicopter finally hovered alongside, the flight mechanic leaned out the door with the aircraft equivalent of an EPIRB and he made little switching motions above it. Mission accomplished. April 11 — Talk about a bad day. Near the entrance to the Richmond Channel, the fishing vessel Carol caught fire. A Coast Guard boat helped put the fire out, then towed Carol to the Marina Bay Municipal docks — where it sank. The vessel had five fuel tanks containing about 500 gallons of diesel, 35 gallons of hydraulic fluid and 6 gallons of engine oil. The owner stated he had no money or insurance, so taxpayers footed the bill for the cleanup and raising of the boat, which was estimated to cost $12,000. April 14 — Aircraft from the carrier USS Constellation spotted the continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 100 • UKLJU12 • May, 1994

tree Remember the fairy tale about the old cobbler who would lay out leather and twine every evening, then wake to find beautiful pairs of shoes had been made by elves dur¬ ing the night? We were reminded of this old childrens’ story recently when we learned a bit of the same sort of magic has been going on in the shadow of the Richmond Bridge. For about the last 25 years, one or more groups of 'tree elves' have been planting and tending a small colony of Monterey cypress trees on, of all places, Red Rock. "I had been sailing the Bay for 30 years, when in about 1980 the thought occurred to me that Red Rock should have a Monterey Cypress," one elf subscriber wrote recently. "Imagine my surprise when I found that per¬ sons unknown had planted 8 trees 10 years earlier, and I hadn’t even noticed!" "We all know law-abiding yachtie types would never dream of going ashore on pri¬ vate property, let alone carry a 15-gallon cypress and a pick axe up a cliff through poison oak. Well, if yachtsmen can believe in mermaids and Father Neptune, we can sure¬ ly believe in tree elves. What’s more, for the last 15 years they’ve carried more than five gallons of water up the cliff twice a summer, spread fertilizer and cleared away competing chaparral — and never once seen whoever planted the original eight trees, or who has

jonathan Several summers ago, on a typical foggy, midsummer afternoon, we were revelling in a mini-maelstrom of wind and wave on the Bay. It was blowing about 30 knots, the ebb was adding the usual chop, and knockdowns were frequent and exciting. During one such knockdown, while wrest¬ ling with the helm, I watched helplessly as the boat/engine/auto/house keys fell out of the console and slid across the bridge deck to the lee bulwark. A heartbeat later, a sud¬ den rush of water escorted them out a scup¬ per and into the Bay. Fortunately, the keys were attached to a recently purchased soft plastic yellow float. My son was assigned the sole responsibility of keeping that float in sight until we could come about to pick it up. But by the time the jib was secured and we were turned around, the key ring float was of course lost in the breaking, wind-whipped seas. Loose reach¬ ing under main alone, we criss-crossed the area several times with no sightings. About the time we decided we’d have to

SIGHTINGS amigos recently weeded and planted more trees. Meanwhile, one of the original trees died, scorched when (rumor has it) other elfen-folk burned underbrush which sheltered a large colony of rats that were preying on the nesting gulls." "This year, my fellow elves report several of the original cypress have died or are dying. Perhaps they’ve been stressed by the drought years and/or some nutritional defi¬ ciency intrinsic to the Franciscan soil. But after 25 years?" "We know that Monterey Cypress and certain pines thrive on the granitic soils of the western (Los Angeles) side of the San Andreas, and that the soils of of the eastern side (Golden Gate, Red Rock) are relatively barren. What the tree elf community wants to know from the green thumbs among Lati¬ tude readers is how we can save the Monter¬ ey Cypress of Red Rock. All solutions will be passed on in confidence." EDITOR’S NOTE — For reasons of na, ’ tional security (and the threat of being turned into trolls) we cannot divulge the names of any elves in the foregoing. However, we do promise to forward any mail regarding the care and upkeep of Monterey Cypress trees to the nearest, uh, forest clearing.

coast watch — cont’d overturned hull of a 40-ft fishing boat about 75 miles southwest of Ensenada. There were no signs of debris or survivors. A helicopter from the carrier deployed a rescue swimmer who found no name or people aboard. Several Navy and one Coast Guard aircraft searched the area but found nothing more. April 16 — Your tax dollars at work. . . District 11 headquarters in Long Beach was the search coordinator for a registered 406 EPIRB hit. Although both the A and B composites were off California, the EPIRB was registered to a 75-ft fishing vessel homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. Repeated attempts were made to contact the registered owner in Hobucken, North Carolina, but the phone was continually busy. Finally, the Coast Guard had ATT initiate an emergency line break. It turns out that the vessel owner had been on the phone with the skipper of the Lady Tere, which was moored safely in Key West. The skipper had called the owner to inform him that the EPIRB bracket had broken and he’d found the EPIRB lying on deck, transmitting away. He was also wondering if the owner had heard from the Coast Guard.

foggy departure We’d estimate upwards of a thousand spectators, most gray with age, lined the Cityfront, the Marin Headlands, Fort Baker, Fort Point, all the tourist vistas and even the walkways of the Golden Gate on April 18. Hundreds of cameras and videocams stood at the ready. The occasion — to record possibly the last hurrah of the World War II liberty ship Jeremiah O’Brien as it sailed out of the Bay, bound for the 50th anniversary celebration of D-Day this coming June. The departure was to have been augmented by an escort of historic ships, a spraying fireboat and flyovers by World War II era airplanes. There was just one problem: if the fog was any thicker, you would have

Hardhats required beyond this point

lives hot wire the car and break a window to get back in our house, a nearby seagull as¬ cended from a dive into the water with a fish — a very bright yellow 'fish'. Then he dropped it, cocked an eye our way and hovered over the spot. The gull, who we immediately nicknamed Jonathan, repeated this process several times as we turned and headed his way — hover, dive, retrieve our keyring, and then drop it back in the water. Half our laughter was over the circumstances, half over how deliberate Jonathan’s actions seemed. It was almost as though he was saying, "Is this what you’re looking for? Well, come and get it!" We finally reached the spot and recov¬ ered the keyring easily with a fishnet. Showing no fear, Jonathan stayed nearby. We thanked him profusely with the remains of our lunch and set about sailing again. When we looked back across the horizon moments later, he had disappeared. —joseph colletto

The 'Jeremiah O'Brien' — on a day when you could see her.

needed scuba gear. From shore — at least the Marin shore — you couldn’t even see the Bridge, much less anything passing under it. So we basically have to take the Maritime Museum at their word that the ship did depart as scheduled at noon. After running some sea trials off the continued outside column of next sightings page

May, 1994 • UliUJt 2# • Page 101

SIGHTINGS foggy — cont’d Farallones, she was to head south for the Panama Canal, manned by an all¬ volunteer crew which includes many veterans of the European campaign. The O’Brien, incidentally, holds the distinction of being the only operational ship attending the D-Day ceremony that took part in the original invasion of Europe in 1944. In all, she made 11 landings at Utah and Omaha Beaches. Like many of the old warriors who came to see her off, the ship will be veritably shuffling her way over to France. Never known for their speed, even continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 102 • lOMJt 12 • May, 1994

the more Right of way rules have been modified over the years. Nowadays, sailing vessels are supposed to stay clear of big ships. But in the old days, well, here’s how Allan Villiers put it in The Way of a Ship: "In 1910, the four-masted barque Pisagua was struck in the English Channel by an out¬ ward-bound P&O liner which was so badly

SIGHTINGS things change. . . damaged by the heavily-laden nitrate ship that she sank. It was just after 4 o’clock on a windy March morning. The Pisagua had been beating up-channel under a press of sail and the liner did not give her the right of way, as she should have done, for sailing ships had the undisputed right-of-way over

foggy — cont’d the fastest of the liberty ships cruised along at only about 10 to 12 knots. Some maxed out at 8. At least they won’t have to worry about being sunk by U-Boats this trip. Editor’s Note — San Francisco Chronicle writer Carl Nolte is making the trip to Normandy aboard the O’Brien. Look for his regular "Destination DDay" dispatches in daily issues of that paper.

continued middle of next sightings page

last chance gas Have you checked out the Boat Show over at Jack London Square yet? If not, you only have a few more days from the time this issue hits the streets on April 29. The show ends Sunday, May 1. As we mentioned last month, the 22nd Annual NCMA Spring In-the-Water Boat Show is one of the best in a long time. Lots of new hulls to kick, lots of new gear to check out, lots of new services to try. And if all that’s not enough to rattle your jib sheets, we’ve been told there’s still a limited supply left of the rarest and most sought after piece of sailing gear known to modern man: a Latitude 38 T-shirt. Seriously, without taking anything away from the aforementioned boats, gear and services, the ambitious West Marine-sponsored lecture series has really made the Jack London show special this year. All the people you’re always reading about in here have been or will be there to discuss their various areas of expertise and field your questions. Like we say, if you have not yet gone, you’ve already missed some good stuff, but here’s a look at the seminars that you can still attend if you picked your Latitude up right away. Friday, April 23 — Bottom Paint Solutions (Carey Nicely, 12 p.m.); Tides and Currents to Vallejo (Kame Richards, 1 p.m. and again at 2 p.m.); International Cruising (Ted Gimble, 3 p.m.); Sailboat Bay Racing (Jeff Madrigali, Zach Berkowitz, Paul Kamen, 4 p.m.) Saturday, April 24 — Sailing in the Grenadines (Kirk and Cindy Valentine, 10 a.m.); Chartering Your Boat (Don Durant, 1 p.m.); Bay Environment (Michale Herz, 2 p.m.); Electronic Navigation (Peter Woodward, 3 p.m.); Rigors of Rigging (Bruce Schwab, Patrick Adams, 4 p.m.) Sunday, April 25 — Benefits of Learning to Sail (Kirk Valentine, 10 a.m.); Man Overboard (Howard Wright, 12 p.m.); 12-Volt Systems (Ron Romaine, 1 p.m.); Financing Your Boat (Joan Burleigh, 2 p.m.); Sailboat Instrumentation (Peter Woodward, 3 p.m.); Rope Splicing (Jed Harrell, 4 p.m.) Of course, if you’re anchored somewhere in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, it’s fall, 1998, and you’re just coming across this issue — hey, you’re outta luck, pal.

short sightings THE SOUTH ATLANTIC — Last November, Australian sailor Anna Lise Guy set out from Mooloolaba, Queensland, aboard her 36-ft boat Wildflower. Her hope was to become the first woman to circumnavigate nonstop around Antarctica. But the 44-year-old adventuress was last heard from February 20 somewhere west of Cape Horn, and fears were high that Anna and her boat had joined the centuries-old graveyard of ships and sailors drowned by old Cape Stiff. Then, in early April, almost two months after her last contact with civilization, a Royal Navy ship came across Wildflower adrift in the South Atlantic — and Anna was still aboard! News reports did not make clear the nature of damage to her boat, but whatever it was prevented the boat from either sailing or motoring and knocked out all the electronics. During a TV interview when she finally got back home, Guy reported her frustration at being swept all over the ocean at the mercy of every gale that came along. MOBILE, ALABAMA — As the clock continues to tick down for the start of the 1994 BOC Singlehanded Around the World Race, a new syndicate is racing to prepare a boat they acquired only a month ago. Most readers know that boat as Imagine, a 60-ft Open Class BOC yacht designed by Kaufman continued outside column of next sightings page

May, 1994 • UwuJU. 3? • Page 103

SIGHTINGS short sightings — cont’d Design in Annapolis and built of aluminum for Mike Carr. If you’ve been following this saga at all, you’ll also recall that in early sea trials in November, some popped welds, bent frames and deflected bottom panels caused Carr to withdraw from the project. The new owner is Team Eclipse of Mobile, which is headed by 34-year-old Mike Pierce. They reportedly acquired the million-dollar boat for about 10 cents on the dollar, then spent $3,000 to have the damage (which included a snapped boom) repaired under the supervision of Kaufman Design. Renamed Emmaus, the boat is now in Charleston, South Carolina, where Pierce hopes to have it ready for the start of the BOC on September 17. continued outside column of next sightings page

Page 104

May, 1994

change powered vessels at sea.The weather was clear, and the navigation lights of both ship were burning brightly. In such circumstances, it was the duty of the ship which had the right of way to keep her course and speed;

looking 'Lean, mean sailing machine' was the phrase that popped to mind when we spied Dave Poole’s lovely Swede 55 Bird heading

SIGHTINGS — cont’d otherwise the ship which had the duty to give way might become confused. So both ships stood on, and for once it was the steamer which went down."

good up the Cityfront. As usual, Dave and his small crew had things trimmed perfectly and looking good.

short sightings — cont’d OFF FORT LAUDERDALE — Rick and Karen Dobbertin’s plans suffered a setback in mid-February when they blew the transmission on their 32-ft Surface Orbiter Perseverance. The breakdown occurred about 18 miles off¬ shore, within hours of their first ocean launch in North Miami. They were towed into Ft. Lauderdale by the Coast Guard. Despite the snag, the Florida couple still plan to circle the globe in their strange looking amphibious craft, which they spent the last 4V£ years building out of a stainless steel milk container of the type normally towed behind a semi-truck. The building pro¬ cess included the installation of a full interior, jet-plane style front canopy, diesel engine, truck tires and running gear for land travel, and propeller for seaborne passages. (No sails, unfortunately.) At last report, they were hoping to get GM, which donated the $17,000 powerplant, to help with the repairs so they could get back underway. SACRAMENTO — At $1.5 million, the installation of 90 covered boat slips near light #49 is the biggest building project on the Upper Sacramento River since the Delta King was commissioned in 1989. What’s more, it’s the largest privately financed project ever on the Sacramento River — all the money and an estimated quarter million dollars worth of labor was provided by the 200 members of the Sacramento Yacht Club. No money is owed either on the new marina or their clubhouse, which they also built themselves in 1979. One more thing you should know about Sacramento YC is that we didn’t mention their Opening Day ceremony in our list of celebrations last month. So, although it’s short notice . . . The Sacramento Yacht Club Opening Day will be held Sunday, May 1. It will include the dedication of the new docks, a blessing of the fleet (1 p.m.) and a decorated boat parade. For more information, contact the Sacramento YC at (916) 371-5058. SAN DIEGO — Forget El Nino. According to a San Diego researcher, all this weird weather we’ve been having for the past few years — including Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki, the record flooding on the Mississippi River last summer and the series of winter storms from which the midwest and eastern United States are just now digging out — are due to volcanic activity. Gerald G. Kuhn, Director of Historical Climate Research at the San Diegobased Ocean Sciences Research Institute, delivered his findings at a Geological Society of American meeting on March 21 in San Bernardino. "Following a major eruption such as Mount Pinatubo in 1991, a window of vulnerability of severe and irregular weather exists for a period of two to five years," said Kuhn. "The eruption of Mount Pinatubo alone released more than 30 million tons of sulfur dioxide into tfye stratosphere." Kuhn’s hypothesis seems to be borne out by historical records as well as recent phenomena. "For example, following significant phreatic (water rich) sulfur-rich volcanic eruptions of the 1830s and ’40s, shipping along the Southern California coast was subjected to storms of intensities worse than those encountered at Cape Horn, with waves reported 50 to 60 feet high." Californians even felt the effects of the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. Though half a world away in the Java Sea, the rainfall reported in Southern California between 1884 and 1891 has never been equalled. ANACORTES, WASHINGTON — If you’re shopping for that special sailor in your life and you can’t think of a single thing to buy that he/she doesn’t already have, think again. The 65-ft Nomad 1000 is unlike any yacht you or anybody else has ever seen. It’s so unique, we’re even going to overlook the fact that it’s a motorbdaUo tell you about it. It is the world’s first personal luxury... submarine! "Bad weather?" touts a brochure. "Simply close the hatch and dive, cruising effortlessly far below the waves in climate controlled comfort." Features include 12-knot surface speed with twin diesels, 6-knot submerged speed with electric motors, 1-inch thick steel pressure hull capable of taking up to 12 people as deep as 1000 feet, 10-days life support for the normal complement,of six, a 1,000-mile surface range, large panoramic viewing ports and a complete luxury interior including galley, head and shower. It’s $4.5 million from U.S. Submarines, Inc. in Anacortes. Hey, we didn’t say it was cheap. May, 1994 • UJwit

39 •

Page 105

CARIBBEAN CAT CAPER

e can’t recall the last time a week of sailing with such great anticipation. Cruising the St. Martin - St. Barts area of the Caribbean would in itself be enough, but this time would be exceptional because we’d be having our first go at the * Caribbean aboard a cruising catamaran. A Moorings 4200 catamaran, to be specific, which is that charter company’s version of the Jeanneau Lagoon 42. Although Jeanneau is a French company, their 37 and 42 foot cats are built in Rhode Island by Tillotson-Pearson. When it comes to multihulls, most sailors seem to fall into one of two camps: monohull sailors — some of whom have never been on ,* ? a multihull — who feel that all catamarans 'X* m and trimarans are for the deranged and If would best be restricted to protected waters. MS a And True Believer multihull owners, who v taxied to the south side of St. Martin and often vocally maintain that two or three hulls I down a long dirt road to Oyster Pond, are always better than one. | charter base for The Moorings. One glance A much smaller third group is undecided from the hill overlooking the crowded harbor about multihulls as cruising boats. We count » confirmed that while monohulls still make up ourselves among them. As best we’ve been *the vast majority of the charterboat fleet, able to determine, the good and bad about 0 -j ■ cruising catamarans are making definite multihulls are as mixed up as the foam at the 1 inroads. s bottom of this photo spread. The positive Indeed, various members of the Moorings ® qualities include more room, comfort and staff told us that the Moorings 37 and |jj speed than monohulls. The negative is a Moorings 42 cats are the most popular boats spotty safety record, something that can in their fleet, going out on charter 40 or nullify all the good qualities in the flip of a hull. As the woman in the condom ad said, "I j| more weeks a year. We believe them. The M like sex, but I’m not willing to die for it." The U catamaran we were to use was in the middle ^Wanderer likes sex and sailing — and he S of a stretch in which she was on charter for 1 wants to die from old age, not one of the 21 of 23 days. The Moorings catamaran fleet § other two pleasures. also includes their version of the Jeanneau While a week in the northeastern 1 Lagoon 47 and Lagoon 55, which are built Caribbean aboard the Lagoon 42 wouldn’t in France. Used for considerably more answer any questions about the^ expensive crewed charters, they only work seaworthiness of cruising catamarans in about 15 to 18 weeks a year. survival conditions, it would give our group the opportunity to evaluate the quality of life §| aboard a cat and their sailing ability in S Big, Inside and Out moderate conditions. What would make this I Perfectly aware that multihulls are big, evaluation all the more meaningful is that I our group was nonetheless pleasantly : our core group of three adults and four stunned when we first set eyes on Prince children had done the same basic cruise §< Daniel, the Moorings 42 that was to be ours twice before on Latitude’s Ocean 71 Big O. S for the next week. From a distance, we had Thus we had a good monohull yardstick with K assumed she was a 55 or at least a 47. Up which to measure the experience. close she appeared to have about an acre of deck space. The effect was even more Busy, Busy, Busy pronounced because she was surrounded by It was Easter morning when our group scores of 38 to 51 foot monohulls, whose

cockpits suddenly looked small and cluttered by comparison. The interior layout of cruising catamarans was an entirely new experience for us monohull sailors. Basically, there are two hulls with a bridgedeck — or nacelle — across the top of the hulls. In the case of the j b? Moorings 42s, the nacelle houses the nav * station and settee that — with the addition of two director’s chairs — seats eight. Since the ; salon is situated across the top of the two j hulls — rather than down in one as is the j H case with monohulls — it offers excellent S| 360° visibility and superb ventilation — two j H very desirable features. Access to the || immensely spacious cockpit is by way of a ; | double-wide sliding glass door, which further j increases the ventilation, visibility and light. It’s three easy steps down from the ] nacelle into the hulls. Under each set of steps j is a hatch that offered a great view of blue j Caribbean between the hulls. Although such j hatches are standard in multihulls so people j trapped as a result of a capsize can escape, we weren’t worried about such an eventuality. Cruising cats built for the charter trade are both heavier and more conservatively rigged than most cats, so the chances of us dumping one in this part of the Caribbean was virtually non-existent. Thus j rather than a source of anxiety, the twoj hatches were to provide continuing amusement for all. The layout inside the two hulls of the s<-.

;

wmmmm

liliw::

The Moorings 42 'Prince DanieT. (Inset) Her spacious trampoline.

CARIBBEAN

.^ 'Prince Daniel' was easy to steer; light on the helm and with good directional stability.

Moorings 42 is pretty egalitarian. In both hulls there’s a large double bunk aft and a second slightly smaller double up forward. The port hull has the galley in the middle. It was small but well-designed. There is enough room to store food for eight people for a week, but provisioning for a longer period would require some creativity. In the center of the starboard hull is the electrical panel and a large closet. The boat has two heads/showers located directly forward of the aft cabins. While the Wanderer and his brother are both more than 6'3" tall, there was headroom to spare in the hulls. In fact, there was so much air space above the bunks that interior decorating tricks have been employed to keep the 'walls' of the cabins from looking like monolithic slabs. Headroom in the forward part of the rounded nacelle decreased as it sloped forward, but only the kids ever found a reason to go up there. For the rest of the bridgedeck it was just fine. The fit and finish — as well as the design and detailing — of the Moorings 42 was in excess of our expectations and, in our group’s opinion, superior to that of a number of competing cats we saw. And though the boat had returned from charter just 24 hours before we boarded her — on Easter morning no less — she was 'Moorings clean and equipped' — which is to say superbly so.

Nautical Maneuvers Frankly, we wasted very little time checking the boat out. For she looked overwhelmingly fun at first glance; besides, Page 108

May. 1994

we were eager to 1) try sailing a catamaran, and 2) to get to St. Barts, an island dear to the hearts of everyone in our core group. Because so many charterers are new to catamarans, The Moorings offers a 'Friendly Skipper' program, which means they put a skipper on the boat for the first day to help you get acquainted with the boat. If you want the skipper longer, you pay extra. Our 'friendly skipper' was just that, a Belgian fellow named Yves. Although his advice consisted primarily of two tips — don’t try to point a cat higher than 45°, and don’t overtrim the sails — we were glad to have him along for the three-hour sail to St. Barts. After all, if you’re going to sail a new type of boat, it would be stupid not to have an expert along to give you pointers on how to get the best out of her. Another of the excellent qualities of the Moorings 42 — and we were to discover many — is that she’s a dream to maneuver. Equipped with a little Perkins diesel in each hull, even a catamaran novice such as the Wanderer could effortlessly make Prince Daniel do almost anything he wanted. Forward to port or starboard, back to port or starboard, turn in her own length, slipslide port, slipside starboard — it was fantastic! Of course, it was a good thing because she’s nearly 23 feet wide! The engine controls and instruments are located in front of a single, elevated skipper’s seat behind the bridgedeck on the centerline

of the boat. Since it’s the only proper seat in the cockpit — as opposed to the other comfortable bench seats — and since it’s

Lauren had a great time peeping through the escape hatch.

elevated, it gives a monarch-like sensation to whoever occupies it. The Wanderer liked it. This helmsman’s position affords excellent all-around visibility. Unlike some cats, which have the helm(s) at the back of the cockpit, the behind-the-bridgedeck station on The Hanging five off St. Barts. Riding the bow was fun — and would have been even more fun at 10 knots. (Inset), the Moorings 42 interior layout.

CAT CAPER Moorings 42 also affords good protection from the elements.

Outta Here The channel from Oyster Pond to the Caribbean Sea on the windward side of St. Martin is a narrow double dogleg. As a result, The Moorings wisely requires that, mains be hoisted before leaving the pond, meaning you set the main in flat water and that you’d still be able to maneuver the boat in the unlikely event that the engine (monohulls) or engines (multihulls) fail at the absolute worst time. With a minimum of fiddling with the engine controls, we were able to 'hover' Prince Daniel 15 feet aft of a moored boat while the main was raised. It took a lot more effort to work the main halyard and main sheet. The twisting of those two lines — which was caused by the lay of the line that was greater than the ability of the swivel blocks to resist it — made the sail unnecessarily difficult to hoist and trim. Once the fully-battened main was up, we ' ’ motored out into the Caribbean Sea. Driving a boat that’s more than half as long as she is wide was a giggle. The Wanderer felt as though he were piloting a giant cereal box that had fallen in its side. Yet the helm was feather light and the directional stability excellent. „ It’s frequently claimed that multihulls have a more comfortable motion than

monohulls because they don’t heel or roll. After the first 10 minutes of motorsailing to weather through the chop and backwash of the windward side of St. Martin, our group could only agree. Although it was only blowing about 12 knots, Prince Daniel remained flat as a pancake. Instead of a monohull’s heel and roll, however, there were short, quick jerks. It was very different motion, but preferable to that of a monohull. Fearless as the Wanderer is, after about 20 minutes he braved the modest breeze and three foot seas to scramble forward. Given the cat’s wide decks and huge trampoline net, it wasn’t difficult. And what a rewarding view! Looking through the netting of the trampoline, he could see the blue Caribbean just 36 inches below — and often the bottom! The position also offered a great look at the cat’s sharp bows slicing through the waves. Unaccustomed to the quick motion, the kids wouldn’t leave the cockpit — until they saw the Wanderer wasn’t going to get killed. Before long, all five were lying on the trampoline, shrieking and screaming. "Bigger waves, we want bigger waves," they hollered, hoping the occasional splash of ocean spray would cool them off. It is fun up there, for adults as well as kids.

Light And Heavy It’s only an 11-mile beat from Oyster Pond to the lee of St. Barts, but in that short distance we were able to appreciate the* validity of the Friendly Skipper’s tips to foot and not overtrim. The few times we did try to point as high as a couple of ragged charter monohulls — themselves not very weatherly — Prince Daniel slowed to a near stop. But when we cracked off to what was really a close reach — as recommended — the increase in boat speed more than

The light and airy salon is about twice as large as this photo would suggest.

compensated for pointing so low. | We’d like to report that once we did crack off, the young Prince surged to 10 and 12 knots and hit an exhilarating burst of 15. But she didn’t, and there were two good reasons why. The first is that there wasn’t much wind. We saw an average of 15 to 18 knots of apparent on the way to St. Barts, with a peak of 21 knots. Because cats have a great amount of wetted surface, light air is their scourge. The second thing cats hate — besides dogs — is being overloaded. We were carrying 300 gallons of water and 100 gallons of fuel. At about eight pounds per gallon, we might as well have set a Buick across the bridgedeck. Dragging a hard dinghy behind a boat wasn’t a speed-inducer either. The deleterious effects of the light air and heavy load were obvious, as we averaged about 6.2 knots and had a brief best of 7.1 knots. That was disappointing, especially since we were really close reaching. There were one or two brief puffs during which we could begin to feel the Prince surge in a manner that monohulls can’t — but then the puffs fizzled. And since this was to be the most wind we’d get in an rare week of light Caribbean breezes, it amounted to all foreplay and no consummation. The Wanderer was — and remains — very frustrated. Although an admitted "monohull man", Yves allowed that the cats perform considerably better when the true wind is in excess of 15 knots — and at the end of a charter when the boats are nearly out of water, fuel and food. "Eights and 10s are May, 1994 • UKUMJ? • Pag© 109

CARIBBEAN common when broad reaching," he said, "and I once got a 42 up to 12 knots." It’s an experience we would have loved to have had. Nonetheless, we got decent performance in what were surely a cat’s worst conditions.

So Simple — And In So Many Ways While we didn’t have the opportunity to

Playing in the echo chamber beneath the bridgedeck was a popular pastime.

reasonably evaluate the Moorings 42’s sailing ability, we can vouch for the fact she’s both simply rigged and simple to sail. While these are qualities that would make the boat particularly appealing to most women and older sailors, they also appealed to the Wanderer — who is neither. Prince Daniel’s standing rigging consists of a forestay and two shrouds coming down to a single tang on each of the two hulls. That’s it! No forward lowers, aft lowers, running backs or staysail stay. That’s 14 less shrouds than found on the ketch Big O, for example, shrouds that are not only Members of the 'Y Generation': they love to have fun, question authority — and drag their feet in tropical waters.

expensive but obstruct both one’s path and view. The sail plan is similarly simple: a fully battened main and a 90% jib on a roller furler. This is the standard set-up for most cruising cats, which for reasons which take %. too long to explain don’t benefit from overlapping genoas the way monohulls do. Even the big Moorings 55 cats, for example, are only outfitted with three sails: a main, small jib and asymmetrical spinnaker. No #1 and #2 genoas, no staysails, no mizzen or mizzen staysails. There’s much to be said for that also. The actual sailing of Prince Daniel is brutally uncomplicated and required the use of only three winches. You use the main halyard winch on the mast to raise the main. Then you use the self-tailing winch and two sheet stoppers on the port side df the cockpit to control the main and traveller. Finally, you use the self-tailing winch and sheet stopper on the starboard side of the cockpit to sheet in the jib — and to furl the jib when you’re done. Since the jib is on a track up forward, tacking consists of turning the wheel a few inches to eitner port or starboard. That’s it! You don’t even have to yell 'tacking' because the boat sails flat and thus people and gear suddenly don’t start falling over the way they do when a monohull is tacked. Those who have sailed Hobie Cats are aware that in some conditions nothing short

...

of a Crowley tug will bring the bows through the eye of the wind. Yet even when sailing as slow as two or three knots, the admittedly sluggish in light air Prince Daniel would tack effortlessly.

Power Shift As we approached Gustavia, St. Barts, it was easy to strike sail. The little jib rolled up with hardly any effort. The Wanderer had never used lazy jacks before, but having done so with the fully battened main on the cat, he certainly will do so again in the future. It’s just another nice feature to make sailing less of a hassle. With all sail down, we were able to test the boat under power. At 2800 rpm, she was able to motor at about 5.8 knots while towing the dinghy in flat water. When somewhat lighter later in the week, the cat would motor nearly half a knot faster in similar conditions. On a cat, you’re forever being reminded just how critical weight is. About six knots — that’s not particularly fast for a 42-foot monohull. Indeed, powering seems to be one area where cats seem to be at a disadvantage compared with monohulls. Several people were to tell us that all the Moorings cats — indeed almost all other cats, too — are slower under power than comparable sized monohulls. The difference is said to be even more dramatic when there is a sea or considerable chop. No matter if under sail or under power, we were told, the proper cruising cat strategy is to avoid sailing or motoring high into the wind and seas. One member of The Moorings staff told us that a Lagoon 55 with an experienced crew had had to sail and motor for three days and 280 miles to make it upwind across the notoriously rough 110mile Anegada Passage. This is a situation where a good-sized monohull could have done much better.

Down Anchor When we arrived at the anchorage off

CAT CAPER swinging leaves to make one big table seating a minimum of eight. Very convenient. The entire cockpit was covered by an awning, which was a godsend. All during the day — except when the sun was directly overhead — you could get as much sun or shade as you wanted, depending on where you sat in the cockpit. In addition, there were storage areas, a built-in beverage cooler and night lights.

Flaws

This photo shows about one-quarter of the cockpit area. With the use of leaves, the two small permanent tables made one big one.

Gustavia, it was nearly as crowded as at Christmas. Having had to anchor there scores of times before with a 71-foot monohull, the Wanderer knew the ins and outs of trying to find a place that was deep ' enough, that was protected from the rolling swell, and yet wasn’t directly downwind from exhaust of the generating plant. With Big 0, he couldn’t always get what he wanted, and often had to accept second or third best. With Prince Daniel there were no such problems. First off, we could anchor out where it was roily, because the catamaran wouldn’t roll. Second, it was easy to precisely position the twin-engine cat. Third, it was possible to tuck up close to shore where it was shallow because we drew less than five feet. These are naturally pluses in the cat column. Because cats are usually lighter than similar length monohulls, it’s possible to use lighter anchors and rode — except in very windy conditions. The lighter gear meant it was both simple and easy to set and raise the anchor. Simple and easy enough for the youngest of the kids to do alone. When we later anchored at Columbie Bay and Shell Beach, the combination of the cat’s relatively shallow draft, easy maneuverability and ease of anchoring allowed us to place the boat very close to shore. This was not only fun, but it meant you could swim to shore rather than have to dinghy in.

Where The Living Is Easy When it comes to 'liveability1, Prince Daniel gets excellent marks. Five opening hatches in the side of each hull — two for each cabin — and eight on-deck hatches — at least one for each cabin and head — contributed to exemplary ventilation and

light throughout the boat. You just had to remember to close the ports in the hull when getting underway! But perhaps the most beloved feature by our group was the quiet and privacy afforded by the separation of cabins. The fore and aft cabins in the same hull were separated by at least 10 feet. As for the cabins in the opposite hulls, they other hull were, for all intents and purposes, in a separate 'monohull' nearby. At no time did any of us in one cabin hear anybody else in another cabin. This is a major contrast to monohulls, where often the only thing separating cabins is a 3/4-inch bulkhead and you become party to other couples’ most intimate secrets — whether you want to or not. The privacy factor was further enhanced by all the 'places' there were to go on the Prince. Besides the autonomous cabins, you could 'get away' by sitting on either of the two sets of transom steps — which were great — or on the bow of either hull. Similarly, it was easy for small group activities to take place separately: in the cockpit, in the salon, or up forward on the trampoline. The cat had lots of space and it was very useable. While it might be something that would lose its appeal over time, the whole boat seemed like a giant playground. Sitting on the transom steps was great, particularly while sailing — which may, now that we think of it, have been against the charter rules. Jumping off the bow and swimming back between the hulls was a daily pleasure. Bouncing on the trampoline was good. So was looking at the bottom through the trampoline, especially at night when the fish came around. In many ways it seemed like a giant jungle gym.

The Great Outdoors While at anchor, we spent the majority of our. time in the cockpit, which was particularly well-designed. It had two permanent tables which could be joined by

While there were many excellent qualities about Prince Daniel — many of which are common to other cruising catamarans — our group did find some faults. The biggest — and this might seem unimportant to some — is that we all thought Prince was ... well, ugly. And mind you, we felt she was the best looking of all the cats — and there were many — that we saw in St. Barts. Of course, most cats just can’t help it. Here’s why: No matter what size the cat, the bridgedeck has to be about three feet off water, and the bridgedeck itself has to be another six feet tall. In other words, on even the smallest cats the top of the bridgedeck is going to be about 10 feet off the surface of the water. For most cats, particularly the smaller ones, that violates all sense of proportion. It’s made worse by all the Flintstone-ish attempts to disguise the height. The problem with the proportion is evidenced by the fact that the 42 looks twice as good as the 37; the 47 looks four times as good as the 42; and the 55 . . . well, she’s not a bad looking boat at all. And if you want something in a low slung, Ferrari-like sexy cat, you only had to gaze over at the pair of pale green ATM 85-footers. Too bad they cost a couple of mil each. And as great as they looked, they still didn’t have the Dana and the other kids found the boarding ladder and transom steps to be a great way for getting out of the water.

CAT CAPER prestige or cache of similarly expensive large monohulls that graced the Quai de Charles de Gaulle. Another considerable flaw of our cat was the inability to motor effectively upwind against serious slop. We didn’t really experience it ourselves, but we got a moderate dose of it when motoring around the island one afternoon and could easily foresee how truly miserable it would be to attempt to motor upwind in 25 knots and eight foot seas. It would be easier and faster in a moderate size monohull. An associated problem with cats are socalled 'bombs', which 'explode' when waves slam into the bottom of the bridgedeck. Again, we only had a couple of these because we had such moderate weather, but all honest cat owners acknowledge they can be a serious nuisance at the very least. For those who might consider buying a cat for cruising, we’ve'not lost our concern for the suitability of the average cat for open ocean passages. While at Columbie, we talked with a Frenchman who had owned a Privilege 48 cat for three years. He’d brought her across the Atlantic from France — which is the easy way — and had a so-so trip. When we asked if he was going to sail the

the Pajot-Fontaine 42 Mad Hatter told us that having a multihull often prevented him from being able to visit places he wanted to see. In his estimation, it was the absolute biggest drawback of a boat he otherwise liked very, very much.

The Bottom Line

For Anthony and Nick, the 'Prince' was like a giant playground, with many attractions.

boat back, a dark look came aqross his face. "I don’t know," he said, "I just don’t know." It wasn’t the ringing endorsement we’d hoped to hear. An even more serious problem for owners of multihulls — and this comes from multihull owners themselves — is berthing. While in Mexico, the Vancouver owned of

But right now we’re talking strictly about chartering, so we can eliminate concerns about berthing and survival storms. As such, the remaining catamaran drawbacks are really poorer light air performance and not being able to motor upwind in a slop as well as a monohull. But when you weigh those disadvantages on the scales with all the advantages of cats — the simplicity, the quiet, the space, the view, the ventilation — the scale would seem to fall right over in the favor of catamarans. While all of us are disappointed that cats still wouldn’t seem to have all the answers for the perfect offshore cruising boat — and we dearly wish they did — we all feel that catamarans are dam near ideal for a one or two week charter — especially with wives and kids. Thus our group gave Prince Daniel 16 thumbs up — eight from each hull!

— latitude 38

Southern California Multihull, the performance cruising catamaran center, is pleased to announce the West Coast arrival of the luxurious and spacious Norseman 400. Claimed 'the most affordable 40' cat on the market,'and representative of the 'modem'cat! 'Sled' speeds are capable, yet stability, safety, and flat, comfortable sailing and cruising are unmatched. And it's beachable with just 3'3" of draft! Arriving in May, this superb cat is available for demoj purchase, or ask about our new LEASE program, with up to 96% financing! Come see what the West Coast has been missing. See what Australia, N.Z., S. Africa. Europe, and the East Coast have known for years! Come see and experience the new age of faster, level sailing! $291,500 Loaded! Other cats available - new/uscd. mm Fiji 39

$225,000!

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MULTIHULL

Gemini 31''-$57,500

'The Cruising Catamaran Specialists'

(619) 222-9694 . Fax (619) 222-9693

Page 112 •UKUMVi* May. 1994

2829 Canon St., San Diego, CA 92106

ATLANTIC 46 CATAMARAN • ALL • EASY

WEATHER 12

PILOTHOUSE

• 2,10“ DRAFT

KNOTS • POINTS

HIGH,

TACKS

FAST

THE ANTRIM 30+

Design portfolio, 6 trimarans, 12 catamarans, $20.00 THE CRUISING MULTIHULL, 267 pages, autographed, international best seller, $29.95 US ($39.95 foreign).

CHRIS 48

BUSH

WHITE

DESIGNS

ST., S. DARTMOUTH, TEL: 508-997-0059

02748

MULTIHU The International Cok>t Magazine about Cruising and Performance Catamararo 4 Trimarans

Blistering speed from the hottest production 30' trimaran available anywhere!

SUBSCRIBE NOW! Check or money order only,

fl Residents add 6% Tax

Name_ Address

FAX (510) 523-4019

State_Zip

City_ Phone (_).

MULTIHULLS WORLD, INC

SEND TO:

ALAMEDA MULTIHULLS

4038 S.E. Barcelona Street • Stuart, Florida 34997

(510) 523-8718

Call Now to Reserve a Test Sail!

Phone: (407) 286-6125 • Fax: (407) 220-0764

Electrical Upgrades from Jack Rabbit Marine We're the power experts. We supply your fridge and make it work full time. We install watermakers and make them work. We give you AC power for the microwave, toaster, hair dryer, and more! Best of all, we balance your on-board electrical generating capacity with your electrical needs, using high-ca¬ pacity alternator systems, wind generators, solar chargers, AC inverters and energy monitors.

For all the comforts of home - at sea - contact: Jack Rabbit Marine, 425 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone (203) 961-8133

•

Fax (203) 358-9250

Free tutorial catalog

MMIIMmilllMIIIIMIIMimm

M1S1L TOIL fILTttIM®

Practical Sailor

October ’92 A lot of products claim to offer superior lubrication and corrosion protection. Practical Sailor tested 26 of them and when the rust settled called Boeshield T-9 their first choice. Of course, so did Yachting Magazine and Powerboat Reports in previous tests.

Purify Diesel Fuel & Clean Tanks Process scrubs; polishes; removes algae, dirt, rust and water from diesel fuel. Includes internal tank washdown. Save your injectors, costly engine repair and down time.

Your berth or boat yard

"OUR FIRST CHOICE FOR MOST ON 60ARD USES"

(510) 521-6797

111111111111111 m .....null

Find out why all the experts agree on the best protectant in the field. Pick up a can at your marine dealer or call us for more information and a copy of THE TESTS.

BOESHIELD T*9@ 285 JAMES STREET HOLLAND, Ml 49424 1-800-962-1732 Trademark and technology licensed by Ihe Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

May, 1994 • bcKU/i Z2 •

Page 113

StFYC MATCH RACE INVIT

■ _

■

•

■

P::

;

. 11 in I !«1

■

' £■

'; ;£T'' >&$

M '

Lfter he’d been eliminated from the semifinals of the recent St. Francis Match Race Invitational, held April 15-17, England’s Chris Law was asked to critique his performance against the four skippers who finished ahead of him. All of them, by the way, were French. A four-time Olympian and a three-time veteran of the America’s Cup, all under the Union Jack flag, Law has been around the sailboat racing scene for Page 114 • UtU• May. 1994

over two decades. During that time, he’s had a chance to sharpen his wit, not to mention his oratorical timing. "We were sitting on our boat today dis¬ cussing the fact that all the really great things in life start with the letter ’F," he said. "There’s flowers and Ferarris, freedom and friends, filet mignon and females. . ." You

could hear a pin drop as Law threatened to continue his discourse. "By the looks of the results for this regatta, you’d have to add French to the list as well." C’est bien! Actually, it wasn’t only the French who had a chance to boast when the final results were in. Hometown hero Paul Cayard, who grew up sailing off the Cityfront and recently signed on with one of the French America’s Cup challenge syndicates, emerged as the

Roy Heiner's team (foreground) edges out Kevin Mahaney at the weather mark in an early race. Heiner went on to place fourth in the series.

hundred spectators who lined the breakwater and the observation decks of the host St. Francis Yacht Club.

winner. After punishing his rivals with a 12-2 win/loss record in the elimination rounds, he overcame a first race loss to win the decisive final two in the semifinals against Bertrand Pac6. Paul then dispatched Thierry Peponnet 2-0 while displaying some pretty com¬ manding tactics in front of the several

O^ayard’s presence, along with that of six of the top ranked skippers on the Omega World Match Race Sailing list, really put this

series into the luxury box seats of yacht racing. Next to the Big Boat Series, this may have been the premiere regatta of the year on the Bay. Credit for this coup goes to many of the usual suspects, including St. Francis com¬ modore Tom Allen, J/Boat dealer Don Trask and Matt Ciesicki (who recruited and organ¬ ized the fleet of J/105s for the series), the eight owners who donated their boats, race May. 1994 •

3? • Page 115

StFYC MATCH RACE INVITATIONAL manager Matt Jones, the volunteer umpires, crash boat drivers and a cast of hundreds of other volunteers. Of special note, however, were two locals who emerged as champions of match racing and who had the credentials and desire to elevate this series from the unique but mostly local status it held last year into a world class

Spread, Paul Cayard (top) duels with Thierry Peponnet in the deciding race of the finals. Top four finishers, all but one sailing for France, were (above, I to r) Cayard, Peponnet, Bertrand Pac4 and Roy Heiner.

event. One was Principal Race Officer Scott Wollaston, who recently ended his tenure as president of the World Match Racing Confer¬ ence. A longtime East Coast sailor who ran the Liberty Cup match races under the Stat¬ ue of Liberty in New York harbor, he’s been a Bay Arean for the past five years and knows all the movers and shakers on the match race scene. Less visible but ardently supportive was Joyce Andersen, who was officially part of the regatta committee. Dark haired and viva¬ cious, Joyce was Scott’s executive assistant when he presided over the world match rac¬ ing group. She’s also a longtime supporter of the Knarr class, although she admits she dis¬ likes being on the water. "1 love the manage¬ ment of the sport," she says. Both Scott and Joyce worked hard behind the scenes to boost the status of the St. Fran¬ cis event. They helped get the yacht club enrolled as a member of the world confer¬ ence and worked on getting the April match graded. The latter process is somewhat com¬ plex: there are four classifications for match race series, with a Level One grade being the highest. Sailors who compete are awarded points for their performance. The higher grade the match, the more points they get towards their ranking. At the end of the year, the top ten ranked sailors get to compete at Page 116

•

• May. 1994

the world championships where prize money in excess of $100,000 is available.

T 1 he St. Francis Invitational ended up

with a Level Two grade, due in part to the fact that not that many top sailors showed up last year. When Scott and Joyce were at the world championships in Australia last Sep¬ tember, they went around asking the atten-

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

dees if they’d come to the Bay in April. "Most of them said okay and put it on their sche¬ dule," says Joyce. "We kept calling them to make sure they meant it and they all did!" The contestants were so eager to attend, in fact, that some big names got left out. Marc Pajot, for example, is the head of Defi Francois 1995 America’s Cup challenge and the biggest sailing star in France. He inquired as to why he hadn’t been asked to come and was told that the field of eight was already filled! Defi Francois was represented by Pace,

ranked eighth on the world circuit, and Peponnet, who ranks eleventh. Both of them are vying for the job of tactician on Pajot’s

beat Roy Heiner in the consolation round of the finals to end up third overall. Peponnet, a soft spoken sailor who exudes Gallic charm, was only one race behind Cayard in the eliminations, posting an 11-3 record. He beat Heiner in the semi-finals 2-0 before

"San Francisco is one of the most unique venues for match racing in the world." boat. Given their performance at the St. Francis, it should be a hard choice. Pace had an 8-6 record in the eliminations and easily

falling by the same score to Cayard. "I made too many mistakes at the start of the races with Paul," Peponnet said afterwards. "Other than that, we sailed well for three days."

ike Cayard, Roy Heiner isn’t native

Match Race Stats FINALS Cayard d. Peponnet, 2-0 CONSOLATION Pace d. Heiner, 1-0 SEMI-FINALS Cayard d. Pace, 2-1 Peponnet d. Heiner, 2-0

ROUNDS ONE ft TWO Paul Cayard (FR) Thierry Peponnet (FR) Roy Heiner (NED) Bertrand Pace (FR) Chris Law (GB) Kevin Mahaney (USA) John Bertrand(USA) Magnus Holmberg (SWE)

Wins 12 11 9 8 6 4 3 3

Losses 2 3 5 6 8 10 11 11

UMPIRES Chief Umpire: Russell Green, New Zealand Thomas Allen, San Francisco; KirK Brown, Long Beach; RogerEldridge, San Ratael; Chuck Fuller, Long Beach; Cy Gillette, Honolulu; Graeme Hayward, Ontario; Robert Lane, Massachussetts; Gary McPike, Agoura Hills, CA; Kenneth Morrison, Honolulu; John Park, Seattle; Joseph Taped, Grosse Point, Michigan.

YACfclT,OWNERS Art Ball, Blackhawk; Cory & Scott Birnberg, Indigo; Harry Blake, Limelight; Jim Cascino, Jest; David Furbush, D TBT; Sam Hock, Jose Cuervo; Walt Marti, Invictus; Dave Tambellini, Bella Rosa; Chuck Wlnton, Chimo. SPONSORS North Sails, J/Boats, Miller Beer

French, but the low-key Dutchman has been talking with the Yacht Club D’Antibes about working with their challenge for next year’s Cup. He was the highest ranking sailor on the match race circuit (fifth as of March 14) in attendance but had to work hard to make the final four. "The level of competition here May. 1994 • UXUJi 1$ • Page 117

StFYC MATCH RACE INVITATIONAL has been very good," he said. "This is also one of the most unique venues for match racing in the world, although the sailing gets a bit one-sided in the flood tide." Cayard, who grew up sailing along the Cityfront, knew how to handle the tide, the

ALL PHOTOS LATITUDE 38 If his performance at the St. Francis is any indication of his desire and his current status as a match race skipper, he should be at the

Next to the Big Boat Series, this may have been the premier regatta of the year on the Bay. wind and the competition. Looking fit and acting like a seasoned statesman, the 34year-old San Franciscan enjoyed his home¬ coming to the hilt. He certainly didn’t display any rust after an 18-month hiatus from match racing, and he seems to have put his troubles in Italy behind him. As you probably recall, Cayard was skip¬ per of the Italian America’s Cup challenger II Moro di Venezia, which lost 4-1 to Bill Koch’s America3 in the 1992 Cup finals. But Paul had taken Italy into the finals for the first time ever and returned to Italy as a national hero. His efforts to return for the 1995 Cup were dashed when his mentor, in¬ dustrialist Raul Gardini, killed himself after being implicated in a huge national financial scandal. Paul tried to salvage the sailing program, but the economic and political in¬ stability forced him to bail out and return to

his home in San Diego. Other America’s Cup teams made him offers, including one from the American PACT 95 group — to trim the mainsail! Paul, whose father is native French and who holds both American and French passports, signed up with the YC D’Antibes group. Cayard is officially listed as the co-skipper of the French effort along with Marc Bouet. Page 118 • \MJUM 13 • May. 1994

helm when the challenger series starts off San Diego early next year. He still has to beat out Bouet, a top sailor in his own right, and Paul hopes the showdown for the helm "won’t get too ugly. I think people under¬ stand that I took the opportunity that would give me the best chance to race." Speaking fluent French, Cayard bonded with his crew of David Drappeau, Sebastian Destreman and Philippe Touet, even though he had never sailed with them before. The team was so good, in fact, that they dev¬ eloped a new way to sail the J/105s off the wind. Standard procedure in the 34-foot sloops has always been to raise the asym¬ metrical kite to leeward of the main and head off on a reach. In the windward/lee¬ ward courses for the match race series, however, there were times when the optimal course was dead downwind. As Cayard ex¬

The St. Francis Invitational was so successful as a Grade Two event, there's already talk of up¬ grading it to Grade One next year.

plained it, in 16 to 18 knots of true wind, there’s nothing to be gained by jibing downwind and you can keep control of the boat with the main on one side and the kite

on the other. As a result, his crew just threw the kite up from the windward side of the deck and let it unfurl in the wing-and-wing configuration. From now on, this maneuver will be known as the "Cayard set."

V-^ayard wasn’t the only native son re¬ turning to the scene of his youth. John Kostecki, who rose from the Richmond YC jun¬ ior program to win a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics, served as tactician for Kevin Mahaney. The latter is the skipper designate for the PACT 95 America’s Cup defense syn¬ dicate, and Kostecki will be his tactician. Unfortunately, the pair had a horrendous time in the series, winning only four races. "We got kicked in the butt," is the way Kostecki phrased it. "We’ve got a lot of work to do in terms of communication, crew work, tactics, you name it. We learned a lot, though, and it was a chance for Kevin and I to sail together, which we haven’t been able to do much in the past couple of years. Our goal is to win the Cup in May of 1995, and this just makes us hungrier." The PACT 95 team took the opportunity to update folks about their campaign while they were here, including a special multimedia presentation one evening after the racing. Mahaney, speaking with the flair of a politician, ran down their current goals and status and made a pitch for private dona¬ tions. (On May 2nd, PACT 95 will hold a press conference in New York to announce their sponsors, some of their team members and the name of their boat. The latter is scheduled to be in the water by December.) Faring even worse, unfortunately, was John Bertrand, the St. Francis YC junior program graduate who won the series last year and ended up last this time. The former Laser and Finn world champion, who now

we were down in the cabin pulling the spin¬ naker through the hatch!)

immediately by on-the-water judges. Inset, frontrow seats in and around the St. Francis afforded excellent spectating.

resides in Annapolis, only won three heats. It was hard for him to remember a regatta when he had done so poorly. He took the

Joyce Anderson and Scott Wollaston.

burden of blame on himself, however, saying that he "wasn’t up to the standard of excel¬ lence of his crew," which included Greg Prussia, Bob Wilmot and David Claverley.

and not screw anything up, but sailing with these guys was an education. For one, we saw a group of professionals doing their job. Unlike some amateur groups, where the level of tension and the amount of yelling varies inversely with the position on the race course, these guys were relatively calm and collected. We were onboard for the last two races of the elimination series, so they were discouraged and depressed, but they didn’t chew each other out or get into any heavy blame games. We also saw how match racing differs from the fleet variety. Before the start, the two boats enter the starting line from differ¬ ent sides and engage in the circling dance that we’re familiar with from the America’s Cup. The idea is to gain control of the other boat, or at least be free enough to start when and where you want. Bertrand’s foes, Chris Law and Roy Heiner, both appeared to gain the upper hand and we started both races slightly behind. Both heats were decided on the first downwind leg (the course was two wind¬ ward/leeward loops). Against Law, Bertrand got carried out to the right of the bottom pin, which had to be rounded to starboard. When the boats jibed, Law had pushed Bertrand far enough out to break the overlap and was

I n the second race, Heiner was on star¬ board and to leeward on the run and he started to luff us up. Bertrand thought he had mast abeam and signalled to Heiner to stop his luff. The French crew exploded with cries at the referee boats, protesting that we had called mast abeam too early. The referees agreed and we were flagged for a penalty. One of the blessings of modem match racing is that fouls are assessed immediately. When the refs, which shadow each pair of racers in club Whalers, call you for an infraction, you have to perform a 270 degree turn. If you’re sailing upwind, you have to jibe. If you’re sailing downwind, you have to tack. In short course racing, these detours can be deadly, but at least there are no trips to the protest room and everyone knows who won at the finish. Bertrand admits he’s been out of touch with the match racing scene since his last America’s Cup effort with Dennis Conner in 1992. As a result, he sailed timidly because he wasn’t really in tune with how the refs are calling races these days. The two incidents

Cayard's team was so good that they" developed a new way to sail J/105s off the wind. Chris Law.

I hanks to J/105 owner Art Ball, we got a chance to sail a couple of races with Bert¬ rand as the onboard owner’s representative. Basically, we just tried to stay out of the way

able to round the mark clear ahead. Bertrand felt that his competitor had carried him too far before the jibe, i.e. beyond the proper course to the mark. But when he pleaded his case to the umpires, they disagreed. (At least that’s what was explained to us. At the time

we witnessed both involved judgment calls on the part of the officials that were, at best, questionable. Bertrand and his crew were upset that they got nailed both times. Refereeing, we learned, plays a major May. 1994 • iMMJU J? • Page 119

StFYC MATCH RACE INVITATIONAL

role in modern match race series. Cayard, for example, won his final two races against Peponnet as a result of two calls from the

sorted out, Cayard had gained the upwind position on Peponnet and choked his wind supply all the way to the weather mark. Race

We were sitting around the boat today discussing the fact that all the really great things in life begin with the letter'F.,: " umps. In the first heat, Peponnet called mast abeam too early at the start and had to jibe around while Paul headed up the course. In the second, Peponnet was to leeward and called for sea room as the pair approached the seawall. He then protested Cayard for not giving him enough space to tack. The two boats slowly came head to wind and missed bumping bow to stern by a narrow margin. The refs, headed by Chief Umpire Russell Green of New Zealand, blew off the protest, explaining that when Peponnet first called for room he had plenty of space to pass behind Cayard. By the time things were

over, regatta won. Green, who also headed the officials at this year’s Congressional Cup jn Southern California, says that umpiring is an important factor in match racing. At the top level of sailing, the sailors all know the rules. For the referees, who try to make a decision within 15 seconds of the foul call, things can some¬ times get subjective out on the race course. "The guys who win are the ones who steer clear of risky situations and keep the deci¬

‘ITCHING FOR FUN”

Retail

no minimum order

Complete line of reinforced plastic materials Resin Epoxy's Mat. Roving. Cloth

Distributor for "Clark" surfboard blanks and sheet foam. Experienced consulting in all phases of reinforced plastics. SERVING ALL YOUR NEEDS FROM OUR NEW EXPANDED FACILITIES: 1037 17th Avenue 314 West Depot Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Bingen, WA 98605 (408) 476-7464 (509) 493-3464 Page 120 • UliUJt 12 • May. 1994

^\t the post-race press conference, the on-the-water dramas were put aside and everyone basked in the glow of a well-run regatta where the good guy (Cayard) won. Chris Law, who stuck around after being eliminated to handle the play-by-play an¬ nouncing from the club’s race deck, drew a big round of applause for his excellent work. This included perhaps the most inappropri¬ ate evaluation of his own sailing perfor¬ mance ever to echo through the St. Francis’ hallowed halls — which naturally brought the house down. Even we can’t repeat it verbatim, but you won’t have too much trou¬ ble filling in the blank if you once again think of things that begin with the letter 'f.' "If it were raining virgins," mused Chris, "I’d be flushed down the gutter with a (male homosexual)." Other than that, it was a weekend of good, clean fun. Fantastique!

— shimon van collie

MONTEREY BAY FIBERGLASS

Wholesale

sions out of the umpires’ hands," he said.

Schock 35 - Geri Conser Photo

Schock 35

ight, competitive racing is the measure of a great boat. The Schock 35 meets that definition with close racing in one-design fleets spread across the West Coast and beyond. Regattas are won on tactics, boat handling and speed.

he success of the 35 should be no surprise to anyone familiar with the W.D. Schock Corporation. Founded in 1945 by W.D. “Bill” Schock, the firm has remained in

esigned in 1984 the Schock 35 was one of the first boats to avoid the contorted and distorted shapes dictated by the rating rules and concentrate on design parame¬ ters that produce a fast, fun boat with wholesome sailing character¬ istics. The tall rig, fine entry angle, and deep high aspect ratio rig combine for stellar light air performance while a low displacement to length ratio pro¬ duces an offshore boat that can fly off the wind.

family hands for 48 years while pro¬ ducing thousands of boats ranging from Sabots to the ULDB Schock 55. The 35 was designed by Steve Schock and is built by Tom. Few firms have so successfully pro¬ duced such a mixture of one-design dinghys and offshore racer/cruisers.

ight, com¬ petitive racing is also the measure of great hardware so the 35 features

Harken gear. The primaries are three-speed #48 winches. Their combination of speed and power is the secret to fast tacks in tight quarters. Adjustable lead cars allow genoa shape to precisely match conditions in fleets where seconds lost can mean sec¬ ond place. Windward sheeting traveler cars can be eased above the centerline without releasing the leeward control line and ball bearing mainsheet blocks allow mains to be trimmed to perfection.

f close, competitive one design racing is on your agenda, you need a Schock 35 and reliable, high performance hardware from Harken.

1251 East Wisconsin Ave., Pewaukee, Wl 53072 Tel: (414) 691-3320 • Fax: (414) 691-3008

For more information on the Schock 35 & the W. D. Schock Corporation call Tom Schock at (909) 277-3377

TOLE MOUR: E«ighteen-year-old Albert is a big man, perhaps 6’5" and 220 pounds. He looks like the kind of guy you’d want on your side if things got rough. Even without his handgun, he must have been an imposing presence back on the mean streets of Philly. But that was a few years back, when drugs, guns and violence were defining factors in his life. Today, Albert (not his real name) is clear¬ eyed and resolute. His handshake is firm and his palm bears the trademark calluses of a square-rig sailor. As one of four watch leaders aboard the 156-foot, square topsail schooner To/e Mour, he has earned his station and the respect of the 27 other cadets on board, not through physical size or firepower, but because he’s taken charge of his own life. For most kids, an open-water sail from Hawaii to San Francisco would be a reward worth striving for — the kind of prize you’d expect to earn for achieving some form of excellence. But the teenage cadets who sailed under the Golden Gate aboard To/e Mour last month are among society’s most dishonored citizens. For them, spending time on the high seas is a creative alternative to 'doing hard time' in jail. The program is called OceanQuest-Hawaii. Its mission is to remove troubled youth from their hopeless cycle of crime and rebuild both their lives and spirits through physical challenge, teamwork, mental discipline and respect for authority. "We’re trying to give them a sense of self reliance," says Bob Burton, co-founder of OceanQuest’s parent organization, Vision-

A ship at sea is a community afloat. There's plenty of time to reflect on one's life, but old behavioral patterns must be left behind.

Quest. "The kids that end up in our programs have an average of 20 felony arrests and have been in and out of other 'placement' ?qe 122 •

3? • May. 1994

programs for years." Most of these young men come from mother-only AfricanAmerican families with few real 'boundaries'. They are cast-offs of inner-city America, whom VisionQuest attempts to 'recycle' into responsible citizens. Burton, who draws much of his philosophy from Native American teachings, explains that the various outdoor programs his company designs are intended to be steps in a rite of passage from tumultuous childhood to "responsible and self-respect¬ ing adulthood."

O ceanQuest-Hawaii is a joint venture between the Hawaii-based Marimed Foundation and VisionQuest (both are non¬ profit). Marimed, which owns To/e Mour, provides the program with professional crew and sail training educators. This highly praised organization was formed in 1984 to bring health care and educational services to the outer atolls of the Marshall Islands. To/e More was launched in 1988 to further that work, holding medical and dental clinics on¬ board and ashore. Marimed’s later work with troubled Hawaiian youth brought the two organizations together. VisionQuest brings 21 years of experience with troubled youth to the venture. Their staffers provide academic learning and emotional counseling, while acting as 'found uncles and aunts'.

Since 1973 VisionQuest has developed a great diversity of innovative 'treatment' programs for at-risk adolescents, which are an alternative to traditional institutional care. Before they can sail aboard the To/e Mour, cadets must have completed three previous

'HonorQuests' such as outdoor wilderness camps, cross-country wagon train journeys and Buffalo Soldier training — all designed to instill a sense of responsibility, teamwork and self esteem. Combined with a stint on the To/e Mour, each young man pledges to a year commitment with a promise and a handshake. Coastal sailing programs on other traditional craft have been conducted for 14 years along the Eastern Seaboard under the name OceanQuest, but last month’s inaugural led of OceanQuestHawaii marks the first time bluewater

SAVING LIVES on her windward course under drastically shortened sail — it was the worst weather Captain David Higgins had ever seen. For three long days and nights To/e Mour bashed into oncoming swells as high as 15 feet. "It was really rough," recalls Albert. "Everybody got sick, and some of the guys were saying, ’We’re not gonna make it!’" At the height of the storm, he remembers, "Guys started looking at each other different. They realized it ain’t every man for himself. Everybody’s got to look out for each other." When the weather calmed, the young cadets saw a more glorious side of passage making, as most of their 15 sails went up, fore, center and aft. Then later, they ran out of air completely and had the rare pleasure of a leisurely swim in mid-ocean. 'The nearest land is only two miles away — straight down!" cried first mate Greg Lohse (who is now captain). The 340-ton ship made landfall in Sausalito in 16 days.

T 1 he good ship Tole Mour, whose name means "gift of life and health", has found an appropriate niche to continue her public service. Built in Freeland, Washington by the Nichols Brothers in 1988, she was the brainchild of Higgins, Boston lawyer, lifelong sailor and one-time Olympic rowing compet¬ itor, and his energetic physician wife, Lonnie. She was built to be a self-sufficient ocean-going medical clinic, with big generators, X-ray gear, a laboratory and an operating room — a miniature version of Project Hope. Today the scalpels are gone, but the air conditioning, water maker and other creature comforts remain. Her square topsail schooner rig is defined

With her full suit of sales flying, the 156-foot 'Tole Mour' is a majestic sight. She sails now for Panama, then up to New England and Toronto.

passagemaking has been on the menu. From California, they will sail south to the Panama Canal, then up the Eastern Seaboard and on to Toronto, then retrace the same route again.

As any blue-water sailor knows, shipboard life in mid-ocean demands cooperation and trust in your fellow ship¬

They were blasted by 50-knot gusts and slammed by monstrous swells.

mates — especially on a labor-intensive square-rigger. Within hours of departure from Hawaii last month, this truth became evident, as both cadets and professionar /v by square sails on her foremast and forecrew found themselves in a raging battle with and-aft sails on her main and mizzen masts. the power of nature. They knew before With 15 sail names to memorize, and a leaving they would be in for rough weather, spaghetti of lines to sort out, cadets have but they had a schedule to keep! Out in the much to learn. Like most sail training vessels, notorious Molokai Channel, they were the power to control Tole Mour’s 8,500 blasted by 50-knot gusts and slammed by square feet of sail is provided by many hands monstrous swells. With decks awash and and backs pulling together. Her hull and spray flying over the pilothouse, the stout masts are steel, while her spars are wooden; decks and cabin sides are solid teak. three-master was forced to motorsail along May. 1994 • U«wUli • Page 123

TOLE MOUR: SAVING YOUNG LIVES Shipboard life may be better than jail, but there is also plenty of hard work. The daily routine includes standing watch, performing maintenance tasks, practicing marlinspike seamanship and attending high school classes. Within this highly structured lifestyle there is little room for falling back on old behavior patterns. A system of clear respon¬ sibilities and rigid consequences keeps strong personalities in check. When they’re off watch, cadets sleep eight bunks to a cabin with private time to enjoy a few creature comforts like VCR movies, books and music.

^\lthough this all may sound like radical therapy, the concept is certainly not untried. Note the story of the U.S.S. Jamestown — a remarkable footnote pf California nautical lore. In 1874 the Navy donated this Stiip for use in a "training program for delinquent boys." As many as 100 boys at a time served as trainees during a series of round trips to Hawaii. History tells us that many straightened out and even earned tickets as able bodied seamen. In Europe, several nations have used sail training successfully

Hard work and discipline are integral parts of life on a square-rigger. For these troubled kids, the payoff is a new outlook on life.

for decades to re-focus troubled youth. But does the program achieve lasting results? The testimonials of many successful graduates say, "yes". No studies have been done on OceanQuest yet, but several reports on VisionQuest indicate that 70-85% stay arrest-free after completing these programs, although an extensive system of follow-up is a crucial factor. These are impressive numbers when you consider that multiple

offenders who spend long stretches in juvenile hall almost always end up back again. Even many prosecutors agree that since the late 70s we have been simply warehousing criminals rather trying to rehabilitate them. As Albert says, "When you’re in jail you’re learning to be a better criminal." Perhaps OceanQuest-Hawaii has found a better way. After all, statistics show that most violent crime in the U.S. is committed by young men in their teens and early 20s, with the peak of activity around 17 years old. If even a portion of OceanQuest kids can beat the streets and become self-reliant, the program will be not only a success, but a comparative bargain. A recent report by the Civil Grand Jury reveals that it costs $218 per day to incarcerate juveniles in Marin County, and about the same in Philadelphia where most of these cadets come from. The per diem cost for OceanQuest participants is only $120 per day. In California, the war cry is raging to build more and more jails for multiple offenders — perhaps what we should be building is more square riggers. — latitud e/aet

The Fourwinds II — A Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection — Everything Perfect Must Excel Its Kind The Fourwinds II leading the way. One component after another more reliable, more efficient, longer lasting. Advanced marine materials of fiberglass, stainless steel, aluminum, delrin, lexan, AwIGrip and an¬ odizing, combining for enduring integration. Starts charging at four knots; in 10 to 15 knots 140 to 200+ amp-hours/day. Stainless steel centrifugal Air Brake protects generator from burnout and high winds. Leave unattended with confidence. Five standard installation possi¬ bilities, plus custom mounts. Comprehensive installation and refer¬ ence manual. Three-year warranty longest in the industry. Check SSCA's most recent marine equipment survey. The Fourwinds II can solve your energy problems. Your comforts deserve the best. De¬ signed by marine electrical engineers, 30,000 miles under sail. Cata¬ log upon request.

Everfair Enterprises, Inc. 2520 N.W. 16th Lane, #5 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 305-968-7358 Page 124 • toA 3? ♦ May, 1994

VESSEL ASSIST

Move Over Buddy!

The "Boat Owner's Auto Club"

FREE Towing FREE Jump Starts FREE Fuel and Part Deliveries FREE Float Plan Coordination NO dollar limits FREE VAAA Message Center The Vessel Assist Commitment 24 Hour Response The largest Membership Towing Service on the Pacific Coast Serving the Bay and Delta

What are you waiting for?

Sonic 30

Coll for detoils ond informotion pocket

(206) 385-7175 1 -800-998-4757

JOIN

800•367•8222 BRISBANE MARINA WITH EASY ACCESS TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY

VANC6 MARIN6, INC. 070 Thomas Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368

STANFORD UNIVERSITY SAILING PROGRAM Vessels for sale:

♦ Deep well marked entrance ♦ Private restroom k showers !♦ Ail concrete construction M h(ktr security

1985 Peltier 34 auxiliary racing sloop. Built by Dchler GMBH (Ger¬ many). Sistership (shown above) to 3/4Ton World Champion. Includes new mast and North mainsail. Raytheon and Brookes & Gatehouse instruments and plenty of sails. Yanmar27 hp diesel engine. Ready to race and win.

ALSO AVAILABLE: LOCATED AT SIERRA POINT

1979 Boston Whaler 5.2 Harpoon Sailboat with trailer. Outstanding condition.

PROTECTED WATERS

1974 Du four 27 fully rigged singlehanded T.P. vet. Over $60,000 invested.

COME IN AND INSPECT OUR MODERN FACILITIES.

1974 Balboa 26 auxiliary sloop. Includes Trail Rite tandem axle trailer.

SLIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO 66FT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OUR HARBORMASTER'S OFFICE AT (415)583-6975

(Brisbane Marina)

From No on Hwy 101 take the Sierra Pt. Pkwy Marina Blvd. exit.

ALL PRICES HAVE BEEN REDUCED! For more information, please contact

Stanford Sailing Office • (415) 723-2811 May. 1994 • toA

12 •

Page 125

THE LATITUDE 38 INTERVIEW

DIANA AND KELLOGG FLEMING Diana and Kellogg Fleming are what you might call 'complete' cruisers. They came to the lifestyle with absolutely nothing but the desire and a lot of romantic notions. But they persevered, Kellogg building the boat of his dreams and the both of them toughing it out through the difficult first year of cruising where so many other dreamers falter. A year compounded by the fact they had to teach themselves to sail! In the late '60s, Kellogg drove his VW van from Iowa to San Francisco and right into the Summer of Love. He never went back. He got a job with Roger Fleck, who ran a small design company — and whose head was also brimming with cruising dreams but no practical exprience. Together, over beers after work, they decided to build two identical Garden Porpoise ketches (42V2 feet LOD, 51 feet LOA) and flip a coin when they were done. Then they could learn how to sail. Diana grew up in San Carlos, and though she’d been out sailing a few times, she admits she was more a decoration than participant. Yet somehow, she found a kindred spirit in the tall, handsome dreamer with the big plans. When he asked if she’d like to accompany him on a 'sail around the world', it seemed the most natural thing in the world to go along. Their mettle, not to mention their relationship, was put to the ultimate test one spring day in 1982 when they sailed out the Golden Gate, bound for Hawaii via San Diego. As Kellogg reflects now, "We didn’t even know enough to be scared." Today, Diana, 44, and Kellogg, 51, are among the most experienced and engaging cruising couples you’ll find in any port. They have 65,000 miles of bluewater cruising under their keel, which includes a 10-year circumnavigation. In the process, you could say they’ve been full circle, that they’ve seen it all — through the eyes of two bumbling youngsters as well as from the perspective of mature cruisers. Their opinions are as strong and well-found as the cedar-over-oak hull of their breathtakingly beautiful ketch, Swan. Now also accomplished authors and photographers, both their boat and their writing has appeared many times on the covers and pages of such publications as SAIL and Crusing World. IVe joined the Flemings recently aboard to get some of those opinions and perceptions, and to ask their advice for other people as long on dreams and short on experience as they once were. Page 126 • UKUJWtf • May. 1994

What were you doing for a living at the time you started building Swan? Kellogg: I was an industrial designer at consulting firm in San Francisco, designing computer equipment and medical instru¬ mentation. So I had my nose to the drawing board all day long. My eventual partner Roger Fleck worked in the same office and was doing the same thing. Over beers after work, we’d shared our common romantic interest in boats. We finally decided that it would be a good idea for us to build two boats together, sharing space and material, motivation and guilt — all that! (Laughter.) Had you ever sailed before? Kellogg: No. In fact, I only sailed on one big boat before I began the 10 years it took to build Swan. That one sail was part of Roger and my 'research' as to what kind of boat we should build. Mainly, we’d just been walking the docks looking at different designs to build. Then one time the owner of one of the first Garden Porpoises imported from Hong Kong invited us to come out sailing for the afternoon. That was all it took. We knew it was the kind of boat we wanted, so we the bought plans and started building. Our idea was to pool our money and labor to build two identical boats to the hull and deck stage — then finish them off to our personal tastes. And this took place in the City? Kellogg: Yes. In 1968 we rented two parking spaces in a ' commuter lot at Front and Filbert Streets in the City, which is now the Levi Strauss Plaza. These were two comer spaces, and the way the parking lot was laid out, there was a lot of room behind them. Had you build any boats before? Kellogg: No. But because of our design work, we understood the basics of how things went together. And both of us were experienced with tools. We also did a lot of model building as part of the design process. But neither of us had any prior boatbuilding experience, so we sort of learned as we went along. We would talk about how to make a specific thing — like an ice box or engine box or whatever — then one or the other of us would build that item for both boats. Having everything identical meant we only had to do the measuring and fitting once, and that saved much labor. What about the real shipwright stuff, like steam bending frames? Kellogg: In the late '60s and early 70s there were fortunately still people around who knew about building wooden boats. We asked them a lot of questions, and most of them were great about helping us. We also got a lot out of books. Of course, if we’d really known what we’re doing, it might not have taken us 10 years! (Laughter.) We understood it was more like 13 years. Kellogg: It took 10 years to do the actual woodwork. At that point, we flipped a coin and went off on our own. Roger, who had a little more money in the bank than I, went ahead and completed his boat rather quickly. [Editor’s Note: Roger and Catherine Fleck made a number of trips to British Columbia and California’s Channel Islands on Halcyon between 1978 and 1990. The boat is presently in New Zealand, two years into a world cruise with her new owners.] I worked for another three years to collect money for the rig, sails and all that stuff. So mine boat was finished in 13 and his was finished in about 10. Were the boats absolutely identical, and at what stage did you flip the coin to decide who got which one? Kellogg: They were identical. We measured the hulls once and found was an eighth of an inch difference in length. We flipped the coin after the hulls and decks had been completed. All the woodwork was done and all the basic interior furniture was in place. But they had no rigs and most of the mechanical stuff had not been put in. The basic engine wiring and terminal circuits were in, but the lights, electronics and all that came later.

How did the coin toss work? Kellogg: Through the building process we’d called the boats 'Number One' and 'Number Two'. So one of them was heads and the other tails. Catherine, Roger’s wife, flipped the coin. I don’t remember too much more as we drank so much wine that night. (Laughter.) Why did you pick the name Swan? Kellogg: The boat was launched on April 21,1978, which I found out was John Muir’s birthday — or close to it. Anyway, I discovered that his favorite bird was the swan. The name was nice and short, and since I was running out of time to write it on the stem, it all fit together nicely. (Laughter.) Diana, how did you meet Kellogg? Diana: Roger and Kellogg hired me to work at Roger’s design business. Roger wanted to hire me and Kellogg only rather grudgingly agreed. (Laughter.) This was after the boat had been built, right? Kellogg: Yes, after we had flipped the coin and the boat was in the water and sailing. I had about a year to go with work and the boat before I took off. Had you done any sailing before, Diana? Diana: I had been out on the Bay on a couple of boats as a 'cockpit statue' that basically tried to stay out of everyone’s way. I didn’t know anything at all about sailing. Kellogg, before you met Diana, were you intending to singlehand or were you going to have a crew aboard? Kellogg: I had a girl friend for three-quarters of the time I was building the boat. She bailed out about two weeks before the boat was launched. But part of the reason I’d built a ketch was because the split rig would make it easy for just two people to handle. When did you finally depart? Kellogg: On April 21,1982 — the boat’s 4th birthday. It was just Diana and 1. We weren’t married at the time, we just took off to see how things would go. Diana: Now the whole world is going to know that we were living in sin. We’ll never be able to run for public office! (Laughter.) Kellogg: We got married in Hawaii. After only sailing around the Bay, we’d thought our trip to the Islands was pretty horrendous. Looking back on it, though, I think it was actually a pretty good passage. We left for Tahiti a couple months later, and it’s just gotten better and better ever since. Both the sailing and the marriage! Take us briefly through your circumnavigation from Tahiti. Diana: We spent about a year in Tahiti and French Polynesia, then we did the "yellow brick road" through the South Pacific — Samoa, Tonga, Fiji — and to New Zealand. On the way to Australia, we crossed the point of the no return. We sailed up the Barrier Reef — now we’re in 1984 — and spent some time in Darwin. Kellogg: Then Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling, the usual islands in the Indian Ocean. Diana: Then to Sri Lanka for a few month, followed by Oman, which was a terrific place. I must tell you a little about it. We were a little worried about our entry to Oman because we hadn’t spoken to any crOisers who had actually been there. When we arrived, all these officials — like 10 or 12 — came out to our boat and asked why we were there and where our cargo was! After all, it was a commerical port. After we made friends with one immigration officer who could speak English, we learned we were only the 12th yacht to visit Oman — everl For years they hadn’t allowed yachts in. But a new Sultan had taken over from his father and changed that policy in order to make it a more open country. The next official who came to visit was a man in immaculately starched robes. He said he had a boat, too, a powerboat. But he was May. 1994 • UHJt 12 • Page 127

THE LATITUDE 38 INTERVIEW ranean where we spent three years cruising from East to West, winter¬ very interested in cruising and our lifestyle. When he asked why we ing in different countries. We spent two winters in Cypress and spent were there, we said that we just wanted to see Oman. This didn’t the summers cruising Turkey, Greece and Israel. Then we spent our seem to satisfy him. "Are you here for bunkering?" he asked. "Don’t first winter off Italy at you need fuel?" He Elba. couldn’t believe anyone Where Napolean would sail in just to visit. did his time? Well, we did need Diana: Right. We fuel, so he said, "It’s spent the next summer settled, I’ll put 'bunk¬ cruising the Western ering' down on the pa¬ Med and wintered in pers so you’ll be al¬ Spain. It was wonderful. lowed to stay." Then he In fact, we’re still asked what we wanted wondering why we left. to do. We told him we’d Kellogg: We really come quite a way and zoomed through the would like to buy some Mediterranean. Most fresh fruits and vege¬ boats are stuck there for tables. That we’d also 10 years. We went like to see a bit of the through unusually fast. country and meet some If you felt that of the people. He said that he’d have a driver way, why did you meet us the next day. leave? "Just tell him where Kellogg: We’ve you’d like to go and been asking the same Young men, big dreams — Roger and Kellogg in the early days. he’ll take you," he question ever since we left! In fact, we’re going to go back. instructed us. One of his entourage gave us a card when we left. We Diana: Then we went across via the Canaries to the Caribbean — had been talking with the Minister of Oil and Petroleum, the number Martinique. From there we island-hopped north to the Bahamas and two man to the Sultan! Florida. We spent 18 months in Palm Beach doing a refit of the boat Within half an hour, his big Mercedes came back filled with boxes and making money to pay for the refit, rigging, sails and so forth. of food for us. Gratis. It was just like Marco Polo! (Laughter.) We had From there we went to Cuba. We didn’t make any plans, we just a wonderful time there. Did the driver ever show up? called them on the radio and asked them if we could stop. That was Kellogg: I am not sure if he was a driver or a guard, but yes. He an interesting visit. Then it was on to Panama, where we got stuck for was a very nice driver, and just sat in a Land Rover for most of the about nine months while I worked ... I mean, helped out at the time we were there. The hospitality of the Middle East — as is the Pedro Miguel YC, which is a cruisers’ hangout on Miraflores Lake case with most countries that don’t get many visitors — was inside the Panama Canal. From Panama, we went to Costa Rica, the phenomenal. For instance, we walked into a bank in the same town Galapagos, the Marquesas, the Tuamotus, French Polynesia and back with folks from another cruising boat who’d come in a few days after to Tahiti. That closed the circle of the circumnavigation. us. He wanted to cash an American Express travelers’ check. I’ll never Kellogg: That was 1992, our 10th year out. It was a great feeling forget the bank teller examining the check and telling us he had heard having completed the circumnavigation, and it was made all the of Travelers’ checks and they had no arrangements for cashing them. better because Tahiti had been one of our favorite spots. It was so Then he reached into his cash drawer, pulled out $40 U.S., and nice to return with this image in our mind of wanting to go back and handed it to the man. "Will this help?" he asked. This was a guy finally doing it. working in a bank! The cruiser refused to take it, but the guy was just Had it changed much? trying to be hospitable. Kellogg: Not much at all, really, except for becoming more For me, cruising the Middle East was the most satisfying part of our consumer oriented. Physically it was unchanged. But by that time, we whole cruise. Experiences like that happened every day there, over had changed. We had become much more interested making friends and over again. And it continued all the way up the Red Sea. These ashore. So I’d say the second time was twice as good as the first. It are the kinds of things that I had fantasized about from the time I was was a fantastic experience. We loved it there. What about the cruising life itself — the type of people, boats, gear? What changes had 10 years made? Kellogg: On our way back from the Pacific a couple of years ago, we met a lot of southbound people in Panama and Costa Rica who had come out of the Pacific, California and Canada. My immediate perception was that these people had a lot of money (laughter). Their boats were generally bigger and better equipped in terms of bells and whistles. It’s not unusual these days for people to exchange video tapes instead of books, for example. a little kid reading National Geographic back in Iowa. And they didn’t You mean VCR tapes? really happen until we got into the Middle East. The South Pacific was Kellogg: Yeah, it’s quite common for boats to have televisions lovely, but so many people had already been there that the freshness and video players onboard, which is a change. We’re still from the was gone. school of meeting your cruising friends through exchanging ratty Diana: From Oman we cruised up the Red Sea where we spent a paperbacks. long time in about 1984-'85. Then we continued to the Mediter¬

7f wed have really known

what we were doing, it might not have taken us 10years!11

Page 128 • U&UjU 3? • May. 1994

THE FLEMINGS Kellogg: Yeah, it’s quite common for boats to have televisions and video players onboard, which is a change. We’re still from the school of meeting your cruising friends through exchanging ratty paperbacks. Navigation has been another big change. When we left, all we had aboard was a sextant, depth sounder and VHF — the basic stuff. SatNavs weren’t common on cruising boats until we got to Tahiti in 1982. Now it’s quite common to see boats with two or three GPSs and no sextant on board. People are using those things to go to places cruisers avoided for years because they required such precise navigation. When we were sitting in Tahiti a year ago, waiting to come north, we heard on the radio that there were 18 boats anchored in the Min¬ erva Reef south of Fiji. When we started cruising, you were considered reckless if you didn’t give it a 100-mile wide birth. So, that aspect of navigation has really changed a lot — although I’m not sure it has produced any fewer shipwrecks. But cruisers have access to places you couldn’t previously go. What’s been the evolution of your navigation? Kellogg: We started with the basics and added a SatNav in New Zealand. I won’t tell you the name of it, but I will tell you that we never completed a passage with it working until we got to the Caribbean. It failed every single time! The company was very good about fixing it, but it cost us nearly $1000 for just for shipping it back , 'and forth from different places in the world. Finally they replaced it with a brand new one — but that one didn’t work either. We were guinea pigs in a great experiment there, so we continued to use our sextant a lot. When we got to Costa Rica, we added a GPS — which has been fantastic. We took that through the South Pacific this last loop and it changes the wjiole way you think about navigating. What an unbelievable improvement! Do you ever use the sextant anymore? Be honest, now. Kellogg: We haven’t had the sextant out once since we bought the GPS. Diana: We swore we would never be like those people (laughs). Kellogg: But generally speaking, we haven’t been that seduced by boat gear — mainly because we have a budget that’s probably

'Swan' in the South Pacific.

mindboggling to most cruising people — about $7,000 a year. However, that GPS is quite phenomenal and really worth it. Any other changes you have seen overall? Kellogg: On the negative side, we’ve found more people are cruising to a schedule. In other words, their lifestyle really hasn’t changed from their work lifestyle. When we started cruising, I think the cruising community was mostly people out of a ’60s background who were looking for an alternative way to live. There was a commitment to that in the way

they cruised. There was a lot more serendipity, and "if that’s nice, we’ll do that." "Oh, gee, I didn’t even think of going there." Until we returned to the Pacific, we didn’t notice that now a lot of people have an agenda all layed out. They look at their calendar and say, "We’re

"ifs exactly the same attitude you have to have with art airplane. You fix it when ifs time not when it breaks/

going to leave next Tuesday and go there." And they do it, no matter what the weather is. And if something breaks, they have the money to fly things in or out, or do whatever, repairing it at great expense and effort. Then they plug it back in and take off. There’s just not the. . . spontaneity. They don’t allow the surprises that are a natural part of cruising to affect their determination to keep to the little schedule they have set out for themselves. So they don’t really relax into it as a lifestyle. They still have the same competitive stresses that they had when they were working, commuting and living in a house. They have just transferred them to a boat. Are these younger people out for only a few years before they have to come back and make more money? Kellogg: No, that’s the other thing. When we started, there were a lot of younger people who left early. It’s dangerous to generalize, but there’s still some of that. However, I would say the bulk of the people that we met in the Pacific have been people who have sold an expensive home, who accrued equity in the '80s or had successful businesses. They tend to be on the other side — more middle-aged or retirement age, and they cruise with lots of money they made under our greater mentor Reagan. You mentioned that boats are getting bigger. What size range are we talking about? Kellogg: When we started, Swan was an unusually big boat. That was only by accident, as Roger and I just got seduced into building these boats because we didn’t know any better and because 46 feet looked comfortable. It turned out it was comfortable — and a much bigger project than we thought it would be. But I think generally, the average size cruising boat when we started was 32 or 34 feet, with a few 40-footers. Now 40 feet is more the average and it’s not unusual to see couples cruising 50 and 60footers. The whole demographic spectrum has shifted. Have any of them made you rethink your decisions about Swan? Kellogg: Not really. For me, she has been a perfect boat. She’s a very simple boat and I wouldn’t want one any more complicated. She has provided a fairly luxurious lifestyle — if you can put up with certain basic simple devices. We have hand pumps for the sinks, for example. We have an ice box which hasn’t had ice in it for years. Except for the electronic stuff, we have learned to live simply. The rig is particularly easy for two people to handle. Diana: It has been'feasy for the two of us to handle the sails. What about wood? The general perception is that wooden boats need a lot more upkeep. Kellogg: I don’t think anybody who has owned a well-built wood boat would sa' that. And I don’t think they are any more work to keep up. :d oca’ takes a lot more effort, for example. It’s also difference in attitude. If you do a little bit of upkeep all the time on a wooden boat, problems don’t compound themselves. When we were in port, we normally worked on the boat a little bit every day, like 90 minutes to two hours each morning. But some of May, 1994 • UWwU

12 •

Page 129

THE LATITUDE 38 INTERVIEW that was just cleaning. By 9 or 10 in the morning — when it was too hot to work — we’d do other stuff. But if you let problems go on wooden boats, they become big problems. If you have a wood boat that’s been ignored, catching up can be very difficult. Diana: I’m not an expert, but I know a big part of maintenance is fixing things before they break. In a real hot, salty climate, for example, after 10 years maybe it’s time to change the rigging — even

Number One and Number Two under construction.

though there’s nothing outwardly wrong with it. And this means constantly monitoring the condition of the boat. Kellogg: It’s exactly the same attitude you have to have with an airplane. You fix it when it’s time, not when it breaks. Which nationalities cruise the most? Diana: I would say American and French. Kellogg: That’s safe to say in the Pacific. In the Mediterranean, however, we sometimes saw only one or two American boats |n an entire year. Then again, that was in the mid-’80s during all the flack about terrorism, the Achille Lauro — all of which we found to be greatly exaggerated. But in the cruising community, people were getting a lot of negative publicity about the Med, and it kept a lot of cruisers away. Didn’t you witness a terrorist attack? Kellogg: Yes. We were at the Larnaca Marina in Cypress at the time, and on the surface at least, it was an attack on an Israeli cruising boat with three people aboard. Three declared PLO sympathizers went on the boat and murdered all three Israelis. The boat just happened to be down the dock from us, so we were pretty close and among the first to hear the commotion. We got up and investigated at 0400. I got the police and retreated. It went on until mid-afternoon of the next day with sporadic shooting. Everyone in the marina holed-up in their boats. The assailants finally surrendered after negotiating — by yelling in Arabic and French — with various people across the water. Of the three PLOs, one was British and two were Palestinians. It was a very unpleasant experience, but it was the only direct contact we had with what you would call terrorism. Generally our experiences in the Med were absolutely fantastic. We went to Israel soon after that and spent some time there on the boat. It didn’t have any ' -ct on people who were not politicized, and most are not. For c. -day activities, it had no affect at all. Personally, I felt far more comfortable, in terms of perceived threats, there than I do back here! Anything to add to that, Diana? Any particular changes you’ve noticed in the cruising lifestyle? Diana: The biggest change I’ve noticed is with myself. I think I’m a different person from when I first went cruising. I was more on a schedule, too, and the first year of cruising was difficult for me because of that decompression time. I don’t think it’s was me particularly, because everybody goes through the same thing. Page 130 • bXMM 3? • May, 1994

I also think that if I’d been only able to cruise for one year, I wouldn’t have embraced it as I later did. If I only had one or two years of cruising, it would have not been as satisfactory an experience for me. Why? Diana: Because the first year you are still decompressing and I didn’t know what I was doing. I may still not know what I’m doing, but at least I know now not to say silly things like "What’s a halyard?" (Laughter.) Kellogg: I think everyone feels that to a degree. You go from a responsible job and an ordered life and suddenly you get thrown into situations where you’re stripped of all authority. Diana: Your sense of self-worth goes down the tubes, and you spend a lot of time wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. In a way, it’s a parallel experience to starting a new job — except more pronounced. You always feel very stupid at the beginning, and then after awhile . . . It all starts to click? Diana: Yes. You say it took you a year, maybe more, until you were comfortable with the cruising lifestyle. Do you think that’s a ’normal’ break-in period? Diana: It depends on your situation. Mine was that I’d gotten on this boat with this person I was madly in love with — and all of a sudden he had the audacity to yell at me! But after a while I realized that the whole situation was new for him, too. Boating brings out the best and the worst in you! Kellogg: Looking at from the perspective of having been out there so long, I think the real fuel that fired our cruise has been time. It hasn’t been money or any of those kinds of things, but rather the simple luxury of having enough time and knowing how to use it. And that’s certainly related to what Diana has been trying to say — learning how to live with unstructured time. Realizing that you should spend it enjoyably, and that you should be open to some spontaneity and serendipity. That’s the essence of what we have enjoyed about cruising. You obviously went through a decompression period of your own, Kellogg. Did it also take a year? Kellogg: Maybe a little less. I had a completely different set of problems because I went in with many more preconceptions than Diana did. My preconceptions were attitudes derived from all the

’Within half an hour, this big Mercedes came back filled with boxes of food for us. It was just like Marco Polo!" romantic literature I read about how wonderful cruising was going to be. The swaying palms, cocktails at sunset. . . Kellogg: Exactly. It turned out to be true, but only when you were at anchor, not when you were sailing! (Laughter.) Diana: And in a secure spot! Kellogg: So dealing with the stress of getting from one place to another, especially offshore, took a whole change in attitude. The first passage to Hawaii was disillusioning. The second passage was much better, because our expectations had changed. Of course, landing in Hawaii and following that with six to eight months in French Polyne¬ sia made you realize that no matter how bad the passage is, you can

THE FLEMINGS put up with it if it produces a good enough experience in the end. What about kids on boats? Do you see more of that nowa¬ days, or less? Diana: I think there were more when we were first cruising. I also

"Now it's quite common to see boots with two or three GPSs and no sextant on board", .

.■.

have to say that the kids that we’ve met on cruising boats are univer¬ sally great kids. It’s a lot of work for their parents, but it’s such a nice environment as they’re not sitting in front of the TV all the time. They get a completely different perspective on things. Kellogg: They are very self-reliant and articulate. They relate well to other people because they are used to socializing instead of playing Nintendo or whatever. Do you speak any languages? Diana: We had good exposure to Spanish and French. The only prior experience I’d had was some high school Spanish, but I got much better at it when I 'helped out' in Panama at a job where I had ' to speak the language. We’ve also tried to learn French and are still working at it. As for other languages, we learned enough everywhere we went to say, 'Terribly sorry, we don’t speak Portuguese, Greek,

whatever!" Kellogg: We tried to learn the cash register kind of language, accounting and basic phrases practically every place we went. We never really never became good enough to understand the language and become conversational with it, or listen to the radio — except in Spanish and French. And Diana is considerably better at it than I. I think language is very important if you are interested in the people side of cruising. If you are just into sailing and hardware aspects of cruising, you can forego the language. And you can get along with English practically anyplace. Even in the Middle East where we spent six months and they spoke nothing but Arabic. There was always somebody who could speak pidgin English. But if you learn a little bit of the language, the experiences with local people ashore are fantastic. In fact, for us that has become a more and more enjoyable a part of our cruising. We’ve completely lost interest in talking about boats and hardware, we’re now interested in the travelling aspects. More so than other cruisers? Kellogg: I wouldn’t say that we’re more interested in people onshore than other cruisers. But as regards the language issue, we’ve been devoting more time in the last few years to trying to learn the language of the country we’re visiting. We’ve really just scratched the surface, but it’s gained us an 'entry' onshore that we never had before. And it’s so rewarding that we’ve devoted more energy to doing that. Next Month: Cruising on a budget, earning money along the way and the Flemings’ future cruising plans.

1994 Summer Youth Sea Symposium ARTIST JIM DEWITT

1-800-758-4291 Ask for our FREE full color catalog • How to commission an original by Jim DeWitt • Limited edition prints

• Posters • Custom prints, mugs, shirts and cards

For Adventure ... Students between the ages of 14-18 will spend a week, July 16-21 sailing the San Juan Islands aboard the historic 101’ schooner Adventuress. The second week, July 23-28 is spent in and around Port Townsend Bay where partici¬ pants expedition under oar and sail in our traditional 25' longboat Townshend. For further information and'an application contact the

Wooden Boat Foundation

(COME VISIT!

Open Studio ~ Memorial Day Weekend I Fri. & Sat. 10-6 » Sun. & Mon.12-6 P

DeWitt Studio

#2 Pt. Hudson, Port Townsend, WA 98368

1230 Brickyard Cove Road, #200, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801

(206) 385-3628

(510)232-4291 • Fax:(510)234-0568 May. 1994 • Utitwfe ?? • Page 131

DOUBLEHANDED FARALLONES RACE ^3 eez, this is getting monotonous! Despite record participation (199 entries, 185 starters, 152 finishers), the overall winner of this year’s Fifteenth Annual Doublehanded Farallones Race was the same as always — Santa Cruz sailmaker Dave Hodges. This was the fifth time Hodges and partner Scott Walecka have entered the latter’s Moore 24 Adios in the 58-mile race — and, remarkably, the fifth time they’ve won it overall! Previous victories for the 'dynamic duo' came in ’87, ’89, ’90 and ’93. "We’ve been pretty lucky," said Hodges modestly. "Someday I’m sure we’ll screw it

Dave Hodges (left) and Scott Walecka said 'Adios' to the fleet for an unprecedented fifth time.

up, so we’re enjoying it while we can. Our plan has always been just to beat the other Moore 24s, and then hope the conditions favor us. It’s the perfect boat for the race — easy to sail shorthanded, plus it has a generous rating for ocean racing." Fortunately, Hodges’ stranglehold on overall honors has done nothing to diminish the Bay Area sailing community’s enthus¬ iasm for this race. In an era when many

offshore races are slip slidin’ away, this one has recently ballooned from 118 starters in 1991, to 152 in ’92, to 177 last year, to its current status as the biggest ocean race ever held in Northern California. (Overall, it ranks after the Vallejo Race and the Three Bridge Fiasco).

"It’s a really fun challenge," claims veteran John Bowen, who has sailed each of the last 14 races in his Islander 30 Mk. II Current Asset. "And no matter what, it’s all worth it for the ride back in!” The race has certainly come a long way since its humble origins in 1980, and from the tragedy of 1982, when four lives were lost in what remains the worst disaster in U.S. ocean racing. According to race organ¬ izer Don Sandstrom, the quality of the racing has gone up with the quantity. "All but four boats remembered to check in with us be¬

forehand on the radio, the starts were well disciplined with only three over-earlies, and the seamanship involved in this year’s 'res¬ cue' of Gone With the Wind at the island was really impressive." Textbook conditions prevailed for the race, which began at 8:20 a.m. off the Golden Gate YC on April 2. As always, BAMA (Bay Area Multihull Association) chose to flush their race out the Gate on an ebb — in this case, a 4.0-knotter at 8:45 a.m. Predictably, the section from Pt. Bonita to the Lightship was bumpy — which was where most of the DNFs occurred. The seas flattened out after that for the starboard tack fetch to the Rockpile, and the wind increased as the day wore on from 15 to about 25 knots. After leaving the Farallones to port, the fleet enjoyed a fast jib reach to the finish,

Bruce Schwab's beautifully restored 'Rumbleseat lookin' lean and mean.

HODGES TAKES FIVE

entire fleet might have cut it a little close: "If people keep going too close to that place, it’s only a matter of time before someone gets munched. When it’s breaking, stay the hell out of there!" Hodges, however, didn’t perceive his course as life-threatening. If anything, it turned out to be the fast track to the island. "We just ended up there," explained Dave. "There’s no time to navigate — we don’t have a GPS or a Loran, or even a speedo that works. We just watch the compass, our watches and the competition. The course has been 235° for as long as I’ve been doing this, and there’s always a steady stream of boats to follow!" Three-quarters of the way out, they were lifted enough to crack the sheets and lead the jib outboard, and they

mmm

The agony and the ecstacy. Above, 'Adios' rips along under shy kite. Right, ‘Gone With the Wind' limps home minus a few parts.

with a 3.0 flood at 4:15 p.m. further speed¬ ing up elapsed times. Most people didn’t dare set spinnakers until under the Bridge — some, like Class I winner My Rubber Ducky, never set at all. For the wishbone-rigged WylieCats Sabra and Mustang Sally, which won Class III and IV respectively, setting wasn’t ever an option. The first multihull back was Peter Hogg’s Antrim 40 Aotea, in 4 hours and 42 minutes — an hour off Peter’s personal best and well behind the ProSail 40’s Tomcat’s blistering 1992 record of 3 hours, 30 minutes. Bob Garvie’s N/M 43 Bullseye, which finished with its spinnaker tangled around the headstay ("It wasn’t wrapped," joked Bob. "It was a new reefing technique Dee and I were try¬ ing out!"), was the first monohull in after 6 hours, 18 minutes. Despite that brisk time, it

>,\

,.vw^

would take a bigger boat to threaten Mon¬ goose’s 1992 record of 5 hours, 39 minutes. But enough background. In the balance of this article, let’s check in with Dave Hodges and then Bill LeRoy, who had the misfortune of dismasting his SC 50 Gone With the Wind perilously close to the Farallones.

"K 1 Xamikaze took the start. I think we

, x-

■wi ^ ^ iH

;

were the fourth Moore 24 off the starting line," recalled Hodges. "Anna Banana pinned us from getting to the ebb for awhile, but eventually we got past them and began sail¬ ing our own race. I knew the southwesterly at the Bridge would be switching to the north¬ west, so we set ourselves up on the Marin side, going close to Pt. Bonita. We found a lane north of the channel markers and switched from the #1 to the #3 at the first buoy. Banana ended up about a half mile dead to leeward of us, and it was a drag race to the island." Chris Watts, on Banana, suggested that Hodges might have sailed nearer to the big waves of the Potato Patch than was prudent. "I have a wife and kids, so I’m not allowed to take those kinds of chances," he joked. Others, such as Kame Richards, felt the

blasted down in front of Anna Banana. After rounding the island first in class, Hodges delayed hoisting a spinnaker be¬ cause the wind seemed too far forward and no one else was setting. "But after a few minutes, we got bored and set our shy kite," he related. "We had it up for maybe 25 minutes and were flying up on the WylieCat 39 in front of us. A 30 ° windshift forced us to take it down, so we two-sail reached with the #3 back towards the north of the channel. We ate sandwiches, drank beer and listened to our radio until it got hit by too many waves." Setting the full-sized kite right before Bonita, the duo jibed under the Bridge and ripped across the finish line at 3:51 p.m. Their 7 hour, 27 minute elapsed time was the 18th fastest in the huge fleet — and their 2 hour, 50 minute ’plane ride’ in from the ■Farallones left lots of sailors on bigger boats grinning and shaking their heads in amaze¬ ment. "We’ve never been beaten by an Express 27 boat-for-boat in this race," claimed Dave. "And this time, we beat all the Express 37s, too." Walecka, a manager at Hewlett-Packard, and Hodges both admitted it was hard to crawl out of bed the next morning. "This race May. 1994 •

m 1

• Page 133

DOUBLEHANDED FARALLONES RACE can get pretty physical if you want to do well," said Dave. "I was constantly working the traveller and pushing the rudder all over, while Scott — who weighs a lot more than 1 do — hiked his brains out on the way out and trimmed all the way in. We were both incredibly sore afterwards." Next year, it may be harder for the duo to win the race again, as BAMA is considering making the Moore 24s race at their Santa Cruz PHRF rating of 150 instead of 156. Hodges, who we figure could have sailed Adios at around a 138 rating and still won overall, is up for the challenge. He’ll continue to sail with Walecka on Adios even though he now has a Moore 24 of his own (hull #48, John Kostecki’s ex-Bitchin’). "Mine’s basically a buoy racer," said Dave. "There’s too many holes in it. Besides, you gotta admit that Adios has the karma!"

^^ill LeRoy’s karma was actually pretty good that day, too — he lost Gone With the Wind’s rig and two sails, but he and Tom Relyea didn’t lose the boat or their lives — both of which were brief but distinct possibilities. "We’d been enjoying a pretty casual sail under the 90% roller-furling jib and full main," said LeRoy, an accountant. "We were second to the island, about 100 yards behind Bullseye, when we start to ease sheets. There was a huge bang, and a second later the mast was in the water. It broke just above deck level, and we still don’t know why. We were about 150 yards from the Farallones,

Bill LeRoy (left) and Tom Relyea.

with the wind and current pushing us straight at the cliffs. We were obviously more concerned with cutting the mess away than analyzing what failed." LeRoy and Relyea, who works on Gone With the Wind, immediately threw over two Page 134 •

• May, 1994

1994 Doublehanded Farallones Race Results IXBS epgt Name 1 (ULDB <120; 24 boats) Hobie 33 My Rubber Ducky 11 :Metre Ronstan SC 40 Red Hawk 11 Metre Team Sebastiani Olson 30 Think Fast

Shipper

Crew

Corr,

DIVISION 1 18 19 2 20 3 4 24 5 31

Lee Garami Mike Ratiani Lou Pamblanco John Sweeney Al Holt

Frank Guida Ted Hynes Jay Crum Brent Ruhne Hugh Holt

5:47:23 5:49:40 5:51:05 5:52:49 5:55:28

DIVISION 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 9

II (ULDB >121; 21 boats) Moore 24 Adios Moore 24 SC Anna Banana DP 26 Custom Moonshine Moore 24 Kamikaze Moore 24 Presto

David Hodges Joe Durrett Bill Erkelens, Jr. George Wheeler Marc Hersch

Scott Walecka Chris Watts Simon Garland Mike Schaumberg Bob Bartle

4:55:59 5:07:39 5:17:08 5:22:16 5:29:03

DIVISION 27 1 30 2 3 35 4 38 5 50

III (PHRF <105; 26 boats) Wyliecat 39 Sabra N/M 43 Bullseye Jeanneau 45 Emechi Punk Dolphin Wylie 39 Jose Cuervo J/105

Michael Katz Bob Garvie Neil Riley J. Livingston Sam Hock

Felix Seidler Dee Smith Mike Clausen C. Tompkins Mike Magruder

5:53:53 5:54:49 6:00:59 6:03:37 6:09:32

DIVISION t 16 2 17 3 26 4 36 43 5

IV (PHRF 105 to 129; 23 boats) 'Cal 40 Illusion Alert Wylie 36 Wylie 33 Absolute Saidee Olson 91 IS Ethel the Rude Nordic 40 Escape

Stan Honey Mike Lingsch Alan Laflin Scott Owens Phil Jones

Dick Honey Dan Higgins Jim Jessie Tom Owens Peter Schoen

5:43:36 5:45:50 5:52:58 6:01:46 6:05:39

DIVISION 4 1 7 2 3 29 4 57 64 5

V (PHRF 130 to 165; 28 boats) Mustang Sally Wyliecat 30 30 Sq. Meter Rumbleseat Wylie 31 Moonshadow Freedom 36 Praise Valiant 40 Happy Trails

Chris Boome Bruce Schwab Wayne Behrens Jack Bieda David Bennett

Tom Enderte Ken Kaufmann Hank Behrens Don Margarf Jim Finnegan

5:21:32 5:26:27 5:54:31 6:12:59 6:15:24

DIVISION 12 1 2 13 3 15 4 22 5 32

VI (PHRF 166 to 180; 25 boats) Spirit S&S Cstm 33.5 Kettenburg 38 Chorus Merit 25 Twilight Zone Siva Olson 25 Yankee 30 Chelonia

Dave Pressley Peter English Paul Kamen Gar Bar-Or Ed Ruszel

Carlo Passalalpi Chris Morris Jim Fair Carlos Badell Gary Cox

5:34:51 5:35:20 5:43:13 5:51:56 5:57:46

DIVISION 1 6 21 2 3 28 4 77 107 5

VII (PHRF 181-Up; 25 boats) Riffraff Santana 22 Excaiibur 26 Perezoso Islndr 30 Mkll Current Asset Cuto Bagnato Cal 20 Int. Folkboat Reliance

Erik Menzel Jeff Nehms John W. Bowen Mike Warren Reed Overshiner

Al Germany Denny Sargent John H. Bowen Daniel Simonson Jeff Coomer

5:22:24 5:51:20 5:54:27 6:22:49 6:53:53

DIVISION 1 8 2 33 54 3

VIII (MULTIHULLS; 12 boats) 2 Up Crowther 10M F-24 The Wild Thing Erin Antrim 30+

Ray Walker Vic Thiry Dan Buhler

Jim Olivero Randy Smyth Jim Antrim

5:27:05 5:59:07 6:10:13

CL EL

anchors. Only the second one really caught. Gone With the Wind ended up stern to the waves, about 75 yards offshore in 100 feet of water. Using a handheld radio he kept in the cockpit, Bill advised the Coast Guard of their situation. They switched to Channel 22, at which point a staffer on the Farallones began visually monitoring the boat’s position in order to alert Bill and Tom if they started dragging. Thus freed up, they turned their attention to jettisoning the rig. "Tom was terrific," said Bill. "He knew where everything was, and exactly what to do. We’d actually been talking about rigs and dismastings on the way out because Tom was about to give a speech on the sub¬

ject at West Marine. We’d also discussed the fact that the Farallones are a breeding ground for great white sharks! We were pretty motivated to get out of there in a hurry!" While four boats stood by — Red Hawk, Merlin, Gandy Dancer and Pegasus XIV (all of whom were later granted redress) — Tom pulled the pins on the rod rigging while Bill hacksawed the lines. The hardest and most dangerous part was getting at the port chainplates to pull the pins, as the broken mast was bouncing up and down erratically in the vicinity. All the while the boat was rolling terribly, and waves were crashing on the shore uncomfortably close nearby. Both

HODGES TAKES FIVE home. A Coast Guard helicopter arrived on the scene just as they were leaving. "We didn’t really have time to be scared as it was happening," claimed LeRoy. "But on the way in, Tom and 1 shuddered a little thinking about how lucky we’d been. Exper¬ iences like that have a way of making you reflect about your life." Gone With the Wind will be using Racy irs spare rig for the next few months while Bill waits for a new spar, which will be made out of carbon fiber this time.

Above, the Hobie 33 'Rubber Duck/ won Class I. Right, the WylieCat 30 'Mustang Sally1 took Class V. Neither set spinnakers!

, Red Hawk and Merlin made courageous passes next to Gone With the Wind, ready to take Bill and Tom off should the need arise. Approximately 40 minutes later, the rig

was deep-sixed, all loose lines were tied onto the boat, and — after the engine reluctantly started — both anchors were cut away and Gone With the Wind began the long motor

Sailrite Sewing Machines All 5 Models • • • •

Perform at levels well above home sewing machines in heavy canvas & sail fabrics. Sew both straight stitch & zigzag. Handle heavy & light weight fabrics. Are easy to setup and use.

The machine that you choose depends upon your particular needs. Do you plan to make things for your own boat or will you be doing some production work? Will the machine stay at home or go right onto the boat and need 12 volt power? Do you want the top of the line machine or will a machine that can get the job done suffice? We try to make the differences in our machines as clear as possible to make your choice as easy as possible. But, in the end, you must choose!

The North American Yachtsman $595* Yachtsman machines are all metal & weigh approx. 40 lbs. They sew as many as 10 layers of Sunbrella cover cloth & 8 layers of 8 oz. Dacron© sailcloth. Handcranks are standard. The North American Yachtsman is operated with a 110 AC motor. The motor develops 1/10 hp at 8000 rpm and draws 1.5 amps. This is considerably more powerful than a standard home sewing machine.

Free Supplies Catalog 305 W. VanBuren St., Columbia City, IN 46725 FAX 219-244-4184 / Ph 219-244-6715 / 800-348-2769

O f course, there are hundreds more sea stories that come out of a race this size, but to write (and read) about all of them would take longer than the race itself — and that would be truly monotonous! Why not be there yourself next year, when the race celebrates its sixteenth birthday with over 200 starters for the first time? And who knows, if: 1) the Moore 24 rating is adjusted; 2) the race starts on a massive flood; and 3) Dave Hodges sudden¬ ly gets married and has kids — well, maybe you’d even have a chance of winning. — latitude/rkm

12 Volt Yachtsman

$775*

Powered by a solid state controlled DC motor and battery. Power con¬ sumption is very efficient. Start up torque is phenomenal. 1/6 hp is developed at 3000 rpm. Sew as slow as 40 stitches per minute.

Universal Yachtsman $895* Uses the same 12 volt DC motor described above coupled with a solid state control system which enables you to operate from a bat¬ tery or plug into 110 volt 60 Hz or 220 volt 50 Hz AC outlets. Sew anywhere in the world.

Sailrite Sailmakers 12 Volt Model Universal Model

$1749* $1869*

Sailmakers are industrial ma¬ chines weighing approx. 80 lbs. Excellent for production work they feature longer straight & wider zigzag stitches, precise cloth feed, & a forgiving opera¬ tion. Sew 18 layers of Sunbrella & 16 layers of 8 oz Dacron. Both models use the 12 volt motors and control systems described above for powerful controlled sewing Speed. *Delivery is additional.

For more info, or to order CALL 800-348-2769 (ext 16) May. 1994

page

135

ISABELLE AUTISSIER 1 renchwoman Isabelle Autissier received a spectacular welcome to San Fran¬ cisco on the evening of April 22nd. Powered up under the large, white asymmetrical spin¬ naker of her 60-foot monohull Ecureuil Poitou Charentes 2, Isabelle and her three crewmen boiled through the Golden Gate at 11 knots as night fell on The City. A bank of storm clouds moved south from Marin, cap¬ ping the fading light of a crystalline sunset. High overhead to the south, the three quar¬ ter moon illuminated the darkening sky as the lights onshore twinkled in bright greeting. A small flotilla of boats, both power and sail, strained to keep up with the white hulled sloop, her topsides decorated in a striking blue floral pattern and her weather twin rudder shedding a fine mist of spray. Home was the sailor, home from the sea, and all who were French with smiling in glee._ From two months of isolation (spread) to the celebratory champagne shower (right), it was an adventure to remember. Above, Isabelle Autissier.

LEADING LADY

ISABELLE AUTISSIER Lit up by powerful strobes courtesy of the French television camera crew, Ecureuil passed the finish line between Alcatraz and Pier 39 at 8:32 pm. With an amazing elapsed time of 62 days, 5 hours, 55 minutes and 40 seconds, the boat obliterated the previous New York to San Francisco record held since

ALL PHOTOS SHIMON VAN COLLIE the 13,945 miles sailed. This was almost two knots faster than Great American’s average.

but once they rounded the fabled point the wind shifted south and Ecureuil was off to the races.

The boat was doing 26.5 knots in 40 knots of wind when a large wave swept Isabelle overboard. ^^any factors contributed to Ecureuil’s tremendous run, not the least of which was a great course. Aided by the highly respected French weather router Pierre Lasnier, Isa¬ belle picked her way through the usual spots with amazing ease. The only Below, ‘Ecureuil Poitou Charentes 2.‘ Op¬ posite, Isabelle ivas happy to be here.

"We didn’t have one particular part of the trip where we gained on Great America," said Autissier after landing at San Fran¬ cisco’s Hyde Street Pier to the cheers of a few hundred well wishers, dignitaries and a group of teenagers singing spirited sea chanteys on the deck of the neighboring tall ship Balclutha. "We picked up time all the way and we had several 300+ mile days." The most miles covered in one 24-hour period was 340 miles, an average of more than 14 knots. Top speed for the 18,000 pound craft was 26V2 knots, which came about five days into the trip in winds of 40 knots. Isabelle was at the helm at the time and was knocked overboard by a large wave. Her crew soon discovered her, dragging like chum behind the boat on her lifeline, and pulled her back aboard. There were other mishaps along the way, including a broken mainsail track, a busted runner and a couple of teeth that needed attention. Crewman Lionel Lemonchois, who has extensive ocean multihull and long distance racing experience, performed some auto-dentistry after one of his molars lost its filling. Isabelle suffered a gum infection and used antibiotics to solve the problem.

T 1 he fact that Ecureuil even completed

1989 by the trimaran Great American — by 14 days! Isabelle’s craft, which she will enter in this September’s BOC singlehanded race around the world, averaged 9.33 knots over Page 138 • Ur&JUW • May, 1994

sticky spots were off the coast of Brazil where the doldrums kept Ecureuil becalmed for the better part of six days. Headwinds and heavy seas at Cape Horn slowed the boat a bit, too,

the voyage at all ranks as a small miracle. After a tough delivery from France to New York, Isabelle encountered one of the worst New England winters on record. She was iced in off Manhattan and, while making final preparations, had several inches of ice on the deck and jamming the sails, halyards and sheets. Shortly after leaving on New Year’s Eve, on a day when the wind chill factor dipped to 30° below zero, the canting keel broke and she had to put into the West Indies for repairs. Instead of continuing on, she returned to the Big Apple to restart. By then, two of her original crew had to leave due to other commitments and she scram¬ bled to find replacements. Finally, on Febru¬ ary 19, Ecureuil started again, hoping the weather window by which Cape Horn voyagers live and die hadn’t closed. Evidently, it

LEADING LADY

:b ..

; -■;

■■ -

■»■

hadn’t. Mention should be made of the boat it¬ self, which features some unique design elements. The canting keel deserves consid¬ erable attention, especially now that Ecureuil has proven to be such a speedster. The idea of cranking the keel to the weather side to increase stability has been around for a while, but French designer Jean Berret was the first to put one in a serious modern ocean racer. Berret was onhand for EcureuiPs arrival. He explained why the shifting keel has some distinct advantages over the more popular water ballasting method that most open class 60s are now using. The latter involves pump¬ ing a few thousands pounds of water onto the weather rail to stay upright, a technique which is effective but 1) makes the boat heavier and 2) takes time. The canting keel, on the other hand, simply uses the weight of the keel more efficiently without adding extra weight. Shifting the keel from side to side involves releasing it from the high side and letting gravity pull it down to the low side before you tack or jibe, a maneuver that takes less than 30 seconds. EcureuiPs keel problems had to do with the tabs on top of the foil which are con¬ nected to the hydraulic controls used for fine tuning its angle. These welds holding the tabs weren’t strong enough and broke loose. Berret and the boat’s builder Marc Pinta came to Martinique to fix the tabs. The designer says that they are now "tres solide."

he canted keel introduces some other hydrodynamic design issues. According to Jack Boye, another BOC veteran and a friend of Isabelle’s who came from New York to welcome her into port, Ecureuil doesn’t beat to weather well at all. Unlike conven-

Isabeiie aims for the zones of weather systems where reaching. tional keels, the slanted version provides less lift to weather and, even though it’s almost 16 feet deep, isn’t heavy enough to hold the weather rail down upwind. To help prevent side slippage, a pair of three foot canted cen¬ terboards are located near the bow. Strate¬ gy-wise, Isabelle aims for the zones of upcoming weather systems where she’ll always be reaching. She avoids beating May. 1994 • iMUJU Zi • Page 139

ISABELLE AUTISSIER

. v«f

whenever possible. "From Cape Horn to San Francisco," said Boye, "they encountered very little upwind work. On the BOC, for which the boat was ultimately designed, almost 80 percent of the race will be reaching." Berret also put in a rotating bowsprit which, like the keel, can be pulled to weather to get the tack of the spinnaker away from the lee of the mainsail to better catch the wind on the broader reaches. Like the keel, this system was engineered for simplicity. "We tried to make Ecureuil easy to sail," he said, "so that Isabelle can maintain her efficiency during the BOC." Isabelle had been thinking about the New

York to San Francisco race while Ecureuil was being built in her hometown of La Rochelle on France’s Atlantic coast last year. She approached the voyage as an ideal

New York to San Francisco — 14,000 miles in 62 days. Beat it if you can. Note 62-day positions of other record holders of the last 140 years.

shakedown for herself and the boat. "We wanted to see the boat in many different conditions and how she would hold up," she

said. "Time at sea is the enemy of any sailboat." Although a relative newcomer to long distance ocean racing, 37-year-old Autissier

has been sailing since the age of 6. At age 26, after majoring in agricultural engineering with a specialty in fisheries, she built her own boat and sailed it to Brazil and back. In 1987 she began racing offshore, taking third in the Mini-Transat after winning one leg of the race. In the 1990-91 BOC, she became the first woman to race alone around the world, finishing seventh after jury-rigging her broken mast. During that race, as well as the upcoming BOC, she was sponsored by the region around La Rochelle known as PoitouCharentes and the national bank La Caisse D’Epargne. The latter’s name was too long for the boat’s name, so they used the bank’s symbol, a squirrel ('ecureuil' in French), for the moniker. In addition to Lionel Lemonchois, 33, the crew included Luc Bartissol, 28, and Pascal Boimard, 42. When asked by the press how it felt to serve under a woman skipper, all the crewmembers expressed some bewilderment at the question. "We are all sailors," said Bartissol finally. "The only difference is that when she gives orders it is not quite as loud." — shimon van collie

MARINER BOAT YARD FEATURING ANTI-FOULING PAINT BY

"Where Service Has Meaning"

Experienced Maintenance & Repair • Bottom Painting (Brushed & Sprayed)

Engine Services Electronics Installation

• Fiberglass

Custom Woodwork

• Gelcoat

Rig Tuning

• LPU (Awlgrip)

Boat Inspections

• Guaranteed Blister Repair

"Firm price quotes on bottom painting and most repair work freely given." Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-2

(510) 521-6100 • (800) 65-MARINE

2415 MARINER SQUARE DRIVE, ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 94501 Page 140

May, 1994

Pete Van Inwegen, Manager

Maximum performance for every racer inter-ply™ x-ply™ FIBERPLEX™ Bagages Superior (Vended Globe Winner)

Each of these sailcloth innovations was developed by Dimension Polyant Sailcloth to create maximum performance sailcloth. By combining these exclusive construction techniques with leading edge fibers, a sail made from our fabrics will exhibit the performace required to win. Ask your sailmaker for complete Inter-Ply, X-Ply, Fiberplex specifications and samples

THE WORLD'S BEST SAILS ARE CREATED FROM

f/fl

DIMENSION

POLYANT

RAY JASON'S 1 always bring my balls to a cruisers’ potluck. It’s the sensible thing to do for two reasons. First, because I have been a profes¬ sional juggler for over 20 years. Second, because I have been a pathetic cook for over

The author cautions fellow cruisers only to juggle razor sharp items such as axes, machetes and sickles on the foredeck — thereby saving the main salon from unsightly nicks and scratches.

cruising fleet always seemed to enjoy my juggling performances and some of them were quite memorable for me as well. Here’s an example. The cruisers’ Christmas party at the popular but now defunct The One That Got Away bar was extremely crowded, and this had me worried. I was feeling claustrophobic and it wasn’t Santa Claustrophobic. Owners Pam and Derek and co-organizer Karen had tried valiantly to clear a space large enough to accommodate both my act and the audi¬ ence, but I was still nervous. The 20 cruising kids sitting up front were just too close. And the difference between a close call and a 911 call is negligible for a juggler of torches, hatchets, sickles, machetes and bowling balls. Besides, I really liked these junior sailors. In fact, one of the true joys of the sea gypsy life are the cruising kids. Unlike the brats, bullies and jive artists that seemingly domi¬ nate the adolescent scene in the so-called ’real world1, most of these youngsters are bright, cheerful, polite, healthy, curious and eager to help each other. As such, I was very fond of these kids and I didn’t want to fondue any of them! My first routine with the cigar boxes went very well, but when I lit the torches to begin my fire juggling, the anxiety level of the crowd instantly increased to Force 9. I couldn’t quite fathom why everyone was suddenly so nervous until someone hollered, Page 142 • UuuJili • May. 1994

"Watch out for the blimp, Ray!" Then I spotted the large, blow-up plastic dirigible suspended above me. It was an advertising gimmick for a beer company and I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t noticed it earlier. Perhaps I hadn’t seen it because I was blinded by the psychedelically bright Christ¬ mas pihatas dangling from other parts of the ceiling. While visions of Hindenburgs danced in my head, I juggled the torches as carefully as possible. It was important that I not make a mistake or I’d have to suffer two gruesome consequences. One, the plastic blimp would be horribly engulfed in flames and come cascading down on the cruising kids. And two, some wise-ass would surely blurt out, "I said I wanted a Bud Light!"

that was Christmas and this was Valentine’s Day. And today’s potluck was not being organized by cruisers. The sailors of the cruising fleet anchored off Philomena’s Los Pelicanos restaurant at Melaque were invited, but it was mostly a gathering of the U.S. and Canadian expatri¬ ates that swell the Mexican town of Barra de Navidad during the winter season. Since I couldn’t bring my juggling act as my contri¬ bution to the festivities, and since my culi¬ nary skills are truly dismal, I decided to borrow my friend’s Magic Eggs. My friend is a fellow singlehander whose potluck specialty is pickled eggs. Eight hardboiled eggs hung suspended in a brine that had a frightening similarity to windlass lubri¬ cant diluted with battery acid. And if the noxious appearance of these huevos grossos in their large glass jar was not warning enough, you needed to only unscrew the lid to finalize your decision. When you regained consciousness, you had to admire the brilli¬ ance of my friend’s strategy, which allowed him to prepare one item that could last for dozens of potlucks. Unfortunately, he was not aboard when I

"Yes, I baked these macaroons!" rowed over to borrow his magic jar. So I headed to town in search of some food that could serve as my offering. Almost effortless¬ ly I found what seemed like the perfect item — a nice package of macaroons. There were

about two dozen of the coconut candies in the box, and the price was very reasonable^ Indeed, it was so affordable that I failed to notice that I had purchased them in a shoe store. Back aboard Aventura, I removed the macaroons from their container, set a few aside, and then attempted to make them look homemade by wrapping them in alumi¬ num foil. Two of my favorite cruising couples shared a cab with me from Melaque to Barra. We were amazed by the turnout for the dinner. Apparently the Valentine’s Day Potluck is the social event of the season for the Norteamericanos who make Barra de Navidad their winter vacation home. There were about 200 ’townies’ present, and they were decked out in their technicolor tropical finery. Beautiful bright flowery dresses were favored by the women, while the men fav¬ ored pale linen suits and Panama hats. If Jimmy Buffet had snuck into town to be secretly married, this would surely be his wedding reception. The setting was pure Mexican Riviera: a lovely stucco and tile hotel that overlooked

SEA GYPSY VIGNETTES

u 5

£ 2 6 * They asked what division I'd be entering. "Desserts," I replied.

an unspoiled lagoon. It showcased a garden that was enormous and luxuriant. Also fea¬ tured were cavorting monkeys and exotic birds. I swear that one of the parrots had even been trained to deliver subliminal messages such as "Polly want a — margaritas half-price — cracker." With poolside bar, mariachis and banana trees, it was splendid. A large portion of the garden had been blocked off and reserved for the party. Noticing this, I concluded that these folks took their potlucks seriously. I didn’t know the half of it.

We were all marshalled into a long line and the admittance process began. I positioned myself in front of a superbly beautiful woman. This was imperative because the other eight cruisers, who were all coupled off, had been teasing me about being the only person at a Valentine’s party without a date. 1 felt obligated to defend the

honor of singlehanded sailors in general, and heterosexual San Francisco bachelors in particular. My new friend Leah was a gorgeous bearer of ugly tidings. She explained to me that this was no ordinary potluck, but a gourmet feast. It was also a cooking competi¬ tion with valuable prizes awarded to the most delicious and artistic dishes. Since it was acknowledged as the finest feast of the entire year in all of Barra de Navidad, the organizers were adamant that everyone bring only homemade delicacies — lest the banquet be infiltrated by freeloaders.

"Why yes; and it has a subtle but fragrant bouquet," I retorted. "And what indescribable delicacy are you hiding beneath that tin foil?" she asked. "Why spoil a superb surprise?" I parried. But it wouldn’t be a mystery for long, since our spot in line was rapidly approach¬ ing the entrance station. Three people were positioned there, and they seemed to be taking their duties very seriously. It appeared that crossing a Golan Heights checkpoint with a camel would be easier than running this gauntlet. A PSO — Potluck Surveillance Officer — recorded my name, assigned me a number and asked which division I’d be entering. "Desserts," I replied. "And what special sweet have you prepared for us?" I peeled back the aluminum foil. A stunned and disbelieving PSO mumbled, "Macaroons?" A hush descended. I was dumbfounded. Admittedly I wasn’t anticipating an enthu¬ siastic response to my modest candies, but this appalled silence was most unsettling. It was as if I had presented them a Preparation H casserole. The officer took a small but deliberate step towards me, initiated eye contact, and asked pointedly: "Did you bake these macaroons?" The silence deepened. Whether such a phenomenon is actually possible is something I didn’t know, but I do know that I grimaced from ear to ear. How could I succinctly tell this potluck vigilante that I didn’t know that their dinner was such a big deal? That at other such festivities I had always given generously of my juggling tal¬ ents? That I was a terrible cook and thought ,that I was doing everyone a favor by not attempting to prepare something myself? Since I couldn’t say that in less than 40 — count ’em—words, I looked my interrogator in the eye and confidently, "I cannot tell a lie. Yes, I baked these macaroons!"

^Jpon my pronouncement, beautiful

It was as if I had presented them with a Preprargtion H casserole.. . Leah told me all of this with a discernible twinkle in one eye. Her other eye was fo¬ cused on my humble, store-bought maca¬ roons hidden beneath their aluminum foil shroud. "Do you like my Tuna Tartare?" she queried.

went into hysterics. Admittedly, she looked a lot less lovely as she displayed the various stages of classic laughter—the titter, guffaw, belly laugh and boffo. If not mistaken, I believe she even included a hearty cackle. Although I was not exactly delighted by her unbridled sense of humor, it apparently May, 1994 • Ui&Ji 3? • Page 143

SEA GYPSY VIGNETTES

saved me. Realizing that I had already suffered enough embarrassment, the officials allowed me to enter on the condition that my macaroons would be a non-juried entry. A few minutes later, I asked Leah as diplomatically as possible why she had spazzed out over my macaroons. She pro¬ ceeded to explain to me that they were absolutely everywhere in Barra de Navidad. In fact, you couldn’t go anywhere in town without finding a few packages of them for sale next to the cash register. She thought that they might have something to do with charity — like our Girl Scout Cookies — but she wasn’t certain. So in a town famous for its 'happy hours', it was actually easier to find macaroons than margaritas. But ironically these macaroons were just as effective as margaritas, because they began a close and special friendship between Leah and me that continues even to this day. We had a terrific time at the party, and made a date for Leah to visit Aventura the next day. Apparently word of this rendez¬ vous spread quickly throughout the cruising fleet. This was evident because as we walked the beach, I could frequently see the glint of sunlight bouncing off binoculars out in the

Cruisers' potlucks are supposed to be fun, lowstress affairs. But you never know...

anchorage. This was understandable be¬ cause Leah sewed her own bikinis — and she was loath too use too much material one just one suit. In fact you could probably fit six of them in a blender.

D uring our sumptuous V-berth sojourn, I would periodically poke my head out

DsfEnder

LEWMAR vS §V\fB€EN

Industries, Inc.

Ocean Raclng^^ 2.25 Blocks

We Make Boating More Affordable/ BE JJBJ] Free 400 Page 1994 Catalog-Call.

Less Weight Stronger Aero-Style

of the forehatch and note that the binocular gleams were still there. This amused us enor¬ mously, so we decided to reward our voy¬ eurs for their patience. We went topside and sat on the cabin with our backs against the mast. I was wear¬ ing my skimpiest Speedo and Leah was adorned in nothing but her tiny thong. In the deep, rich amber light of late afternoon, we must have looked golden and euphoric. But one thing seemed out of place in this idyllic scene — why were we laughing uncontrol¬ lably as we fed each other macaroons? — ray jason

f GELCOAT/PAINT REMOVAL and SANDING TOOLS -v f

THE AMAZING NEW

\W\U\

Established 1938

Costs More Lower Load Rating No Swivel

The Choice is Clear. Lewmar Is Best, and Cost Less. Manufacturer LEWMAR HARKEN Switlik “MD” Mission Model #1603 ‘ #048 Defined Life Rafts Max Line Size 1/2" 7/16" • Switlik quality at an * Working Load 2204 lbs. 1200 lbs. affordable .price Breaking Load 4409 lbs. 3000 lbs. • Dual chamber design Weight 11.9 oz. 12.0 oz. • Six person rated Your Price $61.24 $62.60 • MD-1 for coastal, MD-2 for offshore • Optional insulated inflatable floor Defender Stocks the Complete Lewmar Ocean Range of Blocks, (Highly Recommended) Model Tubes Style Your Price Travelers, Winches and More. MD-1-6H 1 Canister $2029.95 MD-1-6S 1 Valise 1969.95 MD-2-6H 2 Canister 2975.95 MD-2-6S 2 Valise 2775.95 NEW! Alden Satfind 406 Insulated Inflatable Floor 225.00 • 5 year battery replacement • Mounts in any position • Exclusive 5 year warranty Model Your Price NEW! Waring 12 Volt CAT-i Automatic $1099.95 Commercial Grade Blender CAT-II Manual 975.95 • Field tested by the guy who made this ad-THlS BLENDER WORKS GREAT! Cuisinart • Heavy duty construction ^ ' Stowaway 9-pc • 45 oz. carafe, S.S. f Nested Cookset blades and chrome plated housing Net $319.95 L's't $139 Your Price $100.95

Liferafts

* We do not collect sales tax on shipments outside N.Y. State. Shipments to New York State will incur local sales tax. Prices valid until May 51 subject to manufacturers1 price increases and decreases. Not responsible for typographical errors. Shipping not included in prices.

Defender Industries, Inc. 255 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Orders

800*628*8225 Local N.Y. 914*632*3001 FAX 800*654*1616 Page 144 • UlUoJt ?? • May. 1994

PATENTED

S3M SANDER VAC? HI-TECH in YOUR HAND! • LIGHTWEIGHT

STRIPS 1 SQ. FT. in 15 SEC. WEIGHS APPROX. 4V4 LBS. NO HEAT BUILD UP. REPLACEABLE CARBIDE BLADES.

COST EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT. ADJUSTABLE DEPTH of CUT. DUST COLLECTOR ACCESSORY AVAILABLE

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOOL INDUSTRIES, INC. 1116-B Park Avenue • Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 (401)942-7855 • 1-800-932-5872

OWL HARBOR MARINA The friendly place to berth - short term or long term! • Located on Twitchell Island, a State Wildlife Sanctuary • Windsurf at nearby Glass Beach • Visit historical Isleton and Locke No waiting for bridges to open and the catfishing off of E dock is great! FACILITIES:

20 Acres, 240 Berths,'Laundry, RV Spaces, Entrance Gate and Sail Shop Under new management Harbormasters: Frank and Rhenae Dietrich

1-800-483-9992 • 916-777-6055

1550 W. TWITCHELL ISLAND RD • ISLETON, CA 95641

♦

NEPTUNE II WATER-BASED ANTIFOULING BOTTOM PAINT

•

NEPTUNE II WATER-BASED ANTIFOULING BOTTOM PAINT

•

Outstanding Anti-Fouling Protection That’s Easy On The Environment And Easy On You! It doesn’t matter how easy to use, easy to maintain, or environmentally safe a bottom paint is if it doesn’t work! That’s what sets Woolsey NEPTUNE II above all other anti-foulants of its kind — besides being the safest, easiest-handling waterbased bottom paint on the market, it’s also the most effective with a powerful self-polishing, copper-rich biocide that provides maximum protection against all types of fouling organisms, including the tenacious Zebra Mussel. NEPTUNE 11 can be easily applied directly over any existing bottom paint (as long as it’s in good condition) and subsequent applications do not require additional sanding. Thereare no toxic solvents or vapors to breathe and clean-up is a snap using plain water. Since NEPTUNE II doesn’t oxidize, all you do is hose it down after haul-out, then when you’re ready to re-launch, hose it down again... that’s all there is to it! When it’s time to re-finish your bottom, do it the safer, easier, more effective way with NEPTUNE II, available in three popular colors (red, blue and black) at your local marine paint dealer.

Ufcolsey/ZSPAR. The Winning Combination

Available at chandleries everywhere. Or contact: Western Marine Marketing (415) 459-4222 • Fax 453-7639 Also available from Woolsey/Z*SPAR: Captain’s Waterbased Polyurethane Varnish; Captain’s Waterbased Satin Varnish; Aquabrite Waterbased Topside Finish (white only); Aquabrite Waterbased Undercoater.

■a * * um n i ki'h'i t * ia

at mu»i mu n win im i

i M lik

ran SEA THE FINEST! JOIN OUR PRESTIGIOUS FLEET OF BOAT DONORS!

DO IT ONCE !! DO IT RIGHT!! SPARKY MARINE ELECTRICS

The California Maritime Academy provides unparal¬ leled boating and sailing programs, and is the direct beneficiary of the boat acquisition program operated by the California Maritime Academy Foundation. Utilizing the waters of the Carquinez Straits and San Francisco Bay, C.M.A. welcomes vessels of all types, marine equipment, and training aids. The California Maritime Academy Foundation re¬ ceives no government support. Your TAX DEDUCT¬ IBLE CONTRIBUTIONS will be used for demonstration and as training aids, or will be sold to advance the instructional program.

ELECTRICAL - LIGHTING - CHARGING SOLAR - TROUBLESHOOTING 800 500-6726 415 332-6726 -

bay area only

fo^yOUR^

office

qaffty

DONATE YOUR VESSEL TO THE CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY!

For additional information and free brochure, call or write: CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY FOUNDATION,INC. P.O. Box 327 Vallejo, ca 94590 Joanne Cech 1 -800-472-2623

E-Z-JAX®

Superior yacht Garnishing by ‘Kerry Clark. Spin dler (for quality worlibased on experience, with some of the finest yachts and waterfront properties in Kprthern California.

(415) 3S0-S41fi

MSS

mmm

Custom Designed for Your Boat Drop your main into E-Z-JAX", the new sail control system. No more furling for short stops or before entering your slip. Holds ygur main on the boom while you furl, or while you tie up, without furling. • Retracts quickly and completely when sailing, or when sail is furled. • Sail cover needs no costly modification. • No sail chafe. • Can be rigged for cockpit control if desired. For details write: OTH Washington, PO Box 906, Camas WA 98607 or call Dick Bailey, toll free at 1-800-484-9594 sec. no. 1916 May, 1994 •UtwJcZ9* Page 145

SCHOONMAKER-STEWART

As opposed to last year’s gnarly 'blowfest', the season-opening SchoonmakerStewart Lightship Race — hosted by St. Francis YC on April 16 — couldn’t have been much easier. In fact, a moderate south¬ westerly combined with favorable tides both way made the 25-mile roundtrip to the Light Bucket a veritable cakewalk — as well as a benefit for the smaller boats in each fleet. The day could have been sunnier, but heck, you can’t have everything. Eighty-six boats enjoyed the benign conditions — not a bad turnout until you consider that almost half were one-time or at best occasional entries. These Included the Express 27s and 37s, Santana 35s, Catalina 30s, J/35s and IMS boats sailing the Light¬ ship Race as part of their customized Bay/ Ocean series. When you take away these players, it starts to look like the ocean — except in the PHRO-II group — might be a pretty lonely place by mid-season. But if all ocean races were as pleasant as this one, we figure that trend would quickly be reversed. We’ll let the following pictures tell the story — hopefully, they’ll inspire a few more boats to test the waters of the Gulf of the Farallones. Upcoming OYRA oppor¬ tunities include the Duxship Race (5/7), the Ong Triangle (5/21), and the classic Far¬ allones Race (6/11). PHRO-I (lite) — 1) Warlock, Express 37, Blake Peltier; 2) Espresso, Express 37, Steve Saperstein; 3)

Spindrift V, Express 37, Larry & LynnxWright; 4) Spirit, Express 37, Andy Rothman; 5) Melange, Ex¬ press 37, Steve Chamberlin. (14 boats) % PHRO-ll (heavy) — 1) Wild Flower, Santaha 35, Art Mowry; 2) Dance Away, Santana 35, &ug Storkovicb; 3) Route Du Vent, Pedrtck 43, Bailey; 4) Chorus, Kettenburg 38, Peter English; B Breakout, Santana 35, Les Raos. (20 boats) ? J/35 — 1) Slithergadee, John Neisley; 2} Jarlen, Bob Bloom. (4 boats) IMS-1 (preliminary) — 1) Bullseye, N/M 43, Bob Garvie; 2) X-Dream, Jeppeseh 39, Steen Moller; 3) Spellbound, Olson 40, Lou Fox. (6 boats) IMS-II (preliminary) — J) Sorcerer, C&C 30, Greg Cpdy; 2) Petard, Farr 36, Keith Buck; 3) Leading Lady, Peterson 40, Bob Klein. (8 boats) MORA-I (lite) — 1) Moonlight, Express 27, Carl •Schumacher/John Franklin; 2) Curses!, Express 27, Tim Descamps; 3) Friday, Express 27, John Liebenberg; 4) jalepeno. Express 27, John Stewart; 5) El Raton, Express 27, Ray Lotto. (13 boats) MORA-II (heavy) — 1) Freewind, Cat 9.2, Don & Betty Lessley; 2) Outbound, Olson 25, Bill Blosen; 3) Redux, Olson 91 IS, Nick Barnhill; 4) Missy B, Catalina 30, Carl Ballard; 5) Trey Shay, Catalina 30, John Jacobs. (13 boats) CRUZ (motor allowance) — 1) Windscape, Freeport 41, Lee & Claudia Series; 2) Cavu 11, C&C 37, Brian Deans. (4 boats) SSS (monohuli) — 1) Double Agent, Merit 25, Ron Landmann; 2) Great Fun, Davidson 50, Stan Glaros. (4 boats) SSS (multihull) — 1) Aotea, Antrim 40, Peter Hogg. (1 boat)

Spread, the shorthanded ‘Great Fun' chases 'Rocinante‘ and ‘Friday Ftarbor* to the finish. Inset, Jeff Gething's new Ross 35 ‘Revs’ looked quick in her debut

LIGHTSHIP RACE

■///•

Lightship Action (clockwise from below): Expeditious drag races National Biscuit past Point Bonita; shucking and jibing on Petard; Wlldflower digging it; Major Damage tempts the demon; Moon¬ light scoots to a division win; jibing Leading Lady for the stretch run. All photos Latitude/JR. s

May. 1994

Page 149

MAX EBB "M lvlax,

did you hear the weather report this morning?" It seemed like a perfectly normal summer morning to me, and there was hardly any need to check the weather report. A little haze in the air, a thin overcast, some fog visible out by the Gate. But this was an Offi¬ cial Yacht Club Cruise, and like most Offici¬ al Yacht Club Cruises, it seemed to attract more than the usual share of first-season boatowners. (More disturbingly, it also attracted a few long-time members who had owned their boats for years, but.still ran them as though it was their first season on the Bay.) They were all on the guest dock, running up and down with plates of hors d’oeuures, salads and desserts. There was a new twist this time — instead of the usual potluck feed at the destination, dishes were to be distrib¬ uted before departure for enroute consump¬ tion. Interesting idea, considering that this was one of only two cruises of the year with an ocean leg, 15 miles down the coast to Half Moon Bay. What the fleet lacked in sea¬ manship it would certainly make up in culi¬ nary expertise. That is, if they could keep their cookies down. "No, haven’t tuned it in yet this morning," I answered, with a quick glance up at the sky. "There’s a little moisture in the air, though, so I think it’ll come up." "I heard a forecast of 15 to 25," said the cruiser. "Could get awfully boisterous out there." The cruiser was justifiably concerned. It was his first season on the Bay, and even though he had owned some fairly large sail¬

Forecast for Pt. Arena to Pt. Pinos and out 60 mites: Advisories_ today ____—tonight_—tomorrow______ tomorrow night-,-Three-Hourly Coastal & Marine Reports at_AM / PM Rio Vista Port Chicago Davis Point Treasure Island Angel Island (Pt. Blunt) '

Fort Pt.

Golden Gate Bridge Monterey Bay Santa Cruz S.C. Harbor Wave Gauge S.C. Marina Wave Gauge *

Pt. Arena

Bodega Bay (Coast Guard) Bodega Marine Lab * Bodega Bay Buoy Point Bonita

"The predicted high temperatures at Concord Uvermore

San Francisco Bouy SF Pilot Station Farallon Islands Pillar Point

* Half Moon Bay Buoy Pigeon Point boats, they were all located somewhere in the northern Great Lakes, where the active sailing season was pitifully short. I also had the impression that, even though he could tell some great sea stories about truly hor¬ rendous blows on his little patch of the lake, he had rarely had the opportunity to sail in a breeze strong enough to produce whitecaps — let alone anything comparable to a 'normal' summer seabreeze on San Francisco Bay. "Was that for the Bay or the ocean?" I asked, aware of a bicycle pulling up along¬ Page 150

•

• May, 1994

Monterey Bay Buoy Point Pinos * Cape San Martin buoy side us as I spoke. "The Central Bay and West Delta have small craft warnings posted," he said. "Small craft warnings," explained the cyclist without being asked, "are to warn the ships to look out for the small craft, because

Next update:

everyone will be out sailing!" The cyclist was Lee Helm, who was 15 minutes late for the boat she was supposed to be racing on, allegedly due to a flat tire on her bike. "I’ll just jump on as they leave the

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Forecast for San Francisco Bay Area Issued at : AM / PM

wouldn’t there be more in the ocean?" "No," said Lee, "and here’s why: the strongest offshore winds are post-frontal weather system circulation winds, at least this time of year. These conditions may pro¬ mote local thermal activity, but at the same

Date:

today tonight_ tomorrow tomorrow night Temperatures:

San Francisco SF Airport Redwood City San Rafael Oakland

_/_ /

m about jrecth tor

/.'

V; ;

on the time they tend to suppress the seabreeze effect because of the strong northerly breeze, the easy flow of the air over obstructions, and the lack of water vapor to add power to the thermals. So we don’t get the strong seabreeze when there’s a strong blow off¬ shore. "But like, when the air mass is moving slower, and has picked up some water, the thermal effect is stronger over the valley and the marine layer is too stable to go over the hills, so it funnels in through the wind gaps in the coastal range, like the Golden Gate, and we have good sailing in the Central Bay." "What?" said my friend, who had never met Lee Helm until now. "When it’s windy in the Bay, it’s calm in the ocean," explained Lee. "That’s exactly what I said in the first place!" I had to point out. "What it means is that once we’re out the Gate, the conditions Should be very easy. Perfect for this cruise." "As long as the wind in the Bay is a ther¬ mal seabreeze," Lee continued. "When the weather system wind is strong enough to cause strong northerlies in the Bay, or when there’s a southerly storm, then it’s even windier in the ocean. And when it’s calm and sunny in the Bay, especially this time of year, then you can almost count on lots of wind outside. It’s the strong seabreeze in the Bay that often corresponds to light air outside." "Well, it was calm this morning," said the cruiser, still not thoroughly convinced.

harbor," said Lee. "This has, like, happened before." "25 knots seems like a lot for an ocean trip," continued the cruiser, still a little uneasy about the weather forecast. "Not if it’s the forecast for the Bay," I said.

"When it’s windy in the Bay, it’s calm in the ocean." "Except when it isn’t," retorted Lee. "But today I think you’re right." "That seems backwards," said the cruiser. "If there’s lots of wind in a protected bay,

^^ieanwhile, Lee had been locking her bike to a fire hose locker. As soon as her hands were free she dug into one of her cargo panniers and pulled out a sheet of paper and handed it to the cruiser. Her hands were still dirty from changing the flat tire, and the paper ended up smudged with bicycle chain grease. "Here’s the weather data as of a half hour May. 1994 • IxHJt

•

Page 151

MAX EBB ago," she said. "Perfect summer day, even though it’s a little early in the season." I had seen forms like that before, and even used them at one time. But the format of the weather broadcasts keeps changing, and I hadn’t been keeping the form up-to-

often seems to read a little low. The pilot station, on the other hand, is a very good wind report."

"25 knots seems like a lot for an ocean trip." date. "Small craft warnings, wind 15 to 25," said my friend, reading from the section lab¬ eled "Forecast for SF, San Pablo, Suisun Bays & West Delta." The sheet of paper was a weather data form, with a space to fill in for each of the wind readings in the VHF weather report, and places to write down other significant bits of data. N "The forecast is far only 10-15 in the ocean," said Lee. "And look, Point Arena on¬ ly had 4 knots this morning, so the ocean’s pretty quiet." "This is a great idea," said the cruiser. "I can never remember all those wind reports. In fact, I don’t even know where most of those places are." Lee’s form solved that problem too, be¬ cause in the middle of the sheet was a smallscale outline of the coast and the Bay, with lines drawn from the places on the form to write the wind speeds at the location of each wind station. "There’s a lot of data here," he continued. "But which wind reports are the really impor¬ tant ones? What’s so special about Point Arena, anyway?"

"Except that the Bar Pilots love to describe the sea conditions as ’light’ or ’moderate’ when it’s actually pretty nasty. Must be a professional understatement of some sort." "For sure. Surfers do that too, exag¬ gerating downward on wave size to show how macho they are." "What about the Pillar Point and Half Moon Bay readings?" asked the cruiser. "That’s where we’re going tqday, and this report shows very light wind from the south. Is the wind going to be on our nose?" "No, those readings are also too close to land. Good numbers in a southerly storm, but not good for getting offshore conditions.

"The wind blows from the south, but the storm itself can just as likely come from the north, moving south down the coast. So the wind at Point Arena, even if it’s a south wind, is still a good warning for what we’ll have in the next couple of hours. But that’s only important in the winter." "What about the wind stations in the Bay?" asked the cruiser. "Does the Golden Gate Bridge have the most wind?" "No way. Point Blunt on Angel Island seems to be a much better indicator of the maximum wind speed on the Central Bay, although the wind bends around the point so you can’t pay any attention to the direction reported. For some reason, the windspeeds on the bridge and at Fort Point are incon¬ sistent, often not as strong or steady as what you’re likely to find on the water under the main span. Treasure Island is usually a good reading, although it’s already out of ’the slot’, as some people like to call it." "Do the reports from Rio Vista, Port

•ee looked up and down the channel for her boat, but there was no sign of it. "Sure they’re not waiting for you at the dock?" I suggested. "No way. They know to pick me up here if I miss dock time." She turned her attention back to the weather form. "Point Arena," she explained, "is an ex¬ posed point about 90 miles up the coast. When the weather is coming from the north, which it always is in the summer, the wind at Point Arena gives some advance indication of what the ocean will be like outside the Bay. All three of the Bodega Bay readings are subject to some effects of wind bending or sheltering from the land mass, and they’re not as useful as Point Arena for predicting what’s going to happen down here." "Point Bonita is also pretty useless, in my experience," I said. "Right. Sometimes a gust will be reported that represents the wind you’ll find immed¬ iately outside Bonita, but usually the wind station doesn’t see this wind, for various rea¬ sons. The San Francisco Buoy is good, but Page 152

•

• May, 1994

Sometimes it's windy inside. Sometimes it's windy outside. Sometimes it's windy everywhere. Pigeon Point, on the other hand, often gets the full strength northwesterly. Not always, though. Same with Point Pinos and the Mon¬ terey Bay buoy. But the report from the Southeast Farallones is good, when they check in — I guess the naturalists out there have too many other things to do to worry about missing a wind report or two. Cape San Martin is another good one — it seems to get almost as much wind as Point Arena, although it’s about 130 miles south so it’s only useful as a short-term forecast station if there’s a storm coming up from the south." "Don’t the storms all blow from the south here?"

Chicago, and Davis Point mean anything?" "Today they mean good windsurfing at Rio!" said Lee. "Except that sometimes the Delta seabreeze is out of phase with the wind on the Bay, and I haven’t found those re¬ ports to be of much value for predicting the wind in the Central Bay."

V-^an you spare some extra copies of that form?" I asked. Lee searched her gear bags again, and found the clipboard with the blank forms. "I’ll need two or three more of them for today’s race, but sure, I can spare a blank for each of you." She handed us each another form, but unfortunately her hands were still not clean

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

enough to avoid the greasy fingerprints. Meanwhile a woman from one of the larger cruising boats was trying to locate the skipper of the one boat that hadn’t yet received a full ration of her 'famous' cole slaw. "How important is all the information from the inland stations, on the right side of the form?" asked the cruiser. "The airport readings are valuable because they’re updated every hour, instead of every three hours," said Lee. "But the winds tend to be lighter than the Bay seabreeze. It’s interesting to check the baro¬ metric pressure gradient, though, between SFO and Sacramento. Sometimes a big dif¬ ferential is a good predictor of a strong seabreeze." "And the temperature at Concord," 1 added. "Definitely," confirmed Lee. "The pre' dieted high temperatures at Concord and Livermore are about the best predictors of wind speed on the Central Bay. Today they’re saying high 80s, so it’s going to

<yfdr

blow." "Not much doing now, though. Guess we’ll have to motor out to the wind."

"When it’s calm and sunny in the Bay, you can almost count on lots of breeze "There’s a good six knots already," said Lee. "Light number one weather. But the wind will build quickly once the sun starts to break through."

QUALITY MARINE BOAT TRANSPORTING

cJ ust then we noticed a small ultralight

ICC# 263064

BONDED INSURED

SERVICE REPAIRS STORAGE ACCESSORIES HAULING

racer tacking out of the harbor, and Lee waved to get their attention. They waved back, and tacked in towards the guest dock. Lee gathered up her gear for the jump. "Good luck on your race," we said. "Thanks, you guys have a great sail! Even though most of the fleet will have the wrong jib up most of the time, because they all have roller furling. I guess they all have big engines too, so it should be okay." "And they also have lots of great food," I added, knowing that the few seconds we had before Lee had to jump onto her race boat were not nearly enough time for me to de¬ fend my recently purchased roller furling system. Her boat luffed up alongside the dock and she stepped aboard. "Nice to meet you," she said to the cruiser as her boat fell away on the other tack. "And, hey — be careful in the fog." "Fog?" said the new cruiser, suddenly reminded of a whole new category of mar¬ ginal skills. "Yes, fog," 1 repeated. "Isn’t that what you bought the radar for?" "Ah, yes, almost forgot about the radar," he said, visibly sighing with relief. "Let’s go!" — max ebb

The Quality and Craftsmanship You Want, at a Price You Can Afford. Today, sails are designed by similar computer programs, and constructed of similar materials. The difference is the quality and craftsmanship and the price you must pay. Lee Sails offers you the best of all.

647 Pacific Avenue Alameda, CA 94501

Custom designed equipment & air ride trailers exclusively for sail, power, multiple boats. 2122 NORTHGATE BLVD. SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

(510) 523-9011

CALL FOR FREE QUOTATION 1-800-646-0292 • FAX (916) 646-3241

The Traveling Boatyard ■ Woodwork: Planking to cabinets - Design • Stainless Steel ■ Fiberglass: Repairs & fabrication - major & minor Tanks - water/waste/fuel ■ Electrical: Repairs - new systems • Plumbing: All kinds ■ Paint/Varnish/LPU (Awlgrip) - brush/spray ■ Special Services: Vacuum bagging - composite construction carbon fiber - laminating • Maintenance Contracts: 100% maintenance & repair

LIST MARINE INC. "Complete Marine Engine Service" • We service all makes

Kurtz Yacht Construction Marine Services

• New, used & rebuilt engines

415 332-7551

(415) 332-5478

Pager 719-7269

• Dockside facilities • Mobile service trucks

jnc CllVIlia

/jjA,

Universal WESTERBEKE

PO Box 2008, Sausalito, CA 94966

Adjacent to Schoonmaker Pt. Marina May, 1994 •

U&UM 12 •

Page 153

WORLD

With reports this month on summer charter options in the Pacific Northwest, tips on bareboating in the San Juans, an insider’s view of Tonga, notes on the new bareboat charter law as well as assorted charter notes.

Exploring the Realm h of Eagles and Orcas Never let it be said that we disdain the tropics. Latitude staffers like to sizzle and broil in the lower latitudes as much as anyone. But for all the column inches we dedicate to the Caribbean, Mexico and the South Pacific, it’s about time to put things in perspective. After all, one of the world’s most spectacular cruising areas lies north of us, not south. And the Pacific Northwest is so close you can actually drive, not fly, there. "Yeah, yeah, yeah," you say. "Maybe somedap." We say, why not this summer? Let’s check the pros and cons. Granted, in the tropics they’ve got iridescent angelfish, feathery sea fans and oodles of prehistoric coral, but do they have happy-go-lucky sea lions, majestic bald eagles and pods of passive killer whales? In the Caribbean they may have sugar-fine beaches and duty-free rum, but who needs all that sand in your shorts — and who needs the hang¬ overs? Sure, they’ve got plenty of colonial wind¬ mills, but do they have fifty-foot totem poles and glacier-fed waterfalls? And blistering sun, who needs it? Have you ever tried snuggling up to your sweetheart when the humidity is 90%? Hey, in the Pacific Northwest it’s almost always snuggling weather. Think about it. Now that we’ve got your attention, let’s look at the specifics. From Seattle to Juneau there are 600 miles of emerald green cruising grounds that offer everything from truly ad¬ venturous exploration to lazy, rustic resort¬ hopping. The primary appeal here is nature. They say the color green is a soothing tonic Page 154 • UvXUt J? • May. 1994

for stress; if so, this region is 100% thera¬ peutic. Even in the most highly populated areas of the San Juan Islands the natural beauty that surrounds you is uplifting and re¬ freshing. If you travel farther north, to Desolation Sound, the Queen Charlottes or the Inside Passage, you enter a primeval world of untamed nature where landscapes have remained raw and wild for eons. Today, 200 years after Captain James Cook first explored this coastal maze of islands, inlets and deep fjords aboard the cumbersome brig Resolution, there are many small fleets of modern bareboats available to would-be adventurers (like you). It would take months to fully explore even the lower stretches of the Pacific Northwest, so pick a bareboat base close to your area of interest. If you choose not to start from the US mainland, an excellent system of ferries and 'float planes' can shuttle you to your starting point. Sheltered between enormous Vancouver Island and the mainland, the San Juan and the Gulf Islands are part of one vast forested archipelago. In their close proximity to one another, they’re somewhat reminiscent of the U.S. and British Virgins. (So much so in fact, that a number of former V.I. expats now call these islands home.) Gentle sailing, fishing, tucking into cozy harbors and perusing local shops and pubs is the order of £ the day here — as well as ■ o practicing saltwater diplomacy with your Canadian cousins. For those with thick wet suits (or very thick skin) the undersea life is amazing rich — much more so, say world-

class scuba junkies, than most parts of the tropics. When you’ve had enough of rustic outposts and waterside salmon barbecues, the classic British charm of old Victoria adds a touch of balance and sophistication. In the American isles, Friday Harbor is the happening place for the socially minded. Eighty miles north of Vancouver, Deso¬ lation Sound cuts deep into the B.C. coastline. Here, mother nature has sculpted a pristine showcase of tiny pine-fringed islets, coves and grottos, against a dizzying back¬ drop of jagged snowcapped peaks. No roads can take you here, but a bareboat from nearby Comax will. For seekers of true serenity and peace, this is the place — and the protected waters here can reach temper¬ atures close to 80°. Honest! If your sailing resume is impressive enough some bareboat companies will let you take an extended cruise to the Queen Charlottes, a fiercely rugged cluster of islands 60 miles off the B.C. mainland. An

OF CHARTERING

around to several different compass bearings within a single day. Add to this the funneling effect of many narrow straits and passages, substantial tidal action, and potentially strong currents, and you’ve got an area that is exciting to sail in, but not always predic¬ table — at least not for newcomers. If you can be comfortable with spontaneous changes of plan (i.e. go with the flow, whenever possible), you’ll end up doing a lot more sailing and a lot less stinkpoting. That being said, it’s wise to choose a boat with a powerful engine — and if it’s a bareboat you’re after, be sure that the engine is in good working order! — latitude/aet

The 92-foot schooner 'Maple Leaf offers naturalist cruises to remote areas. Left: Native Indian carvings abound in the Queen Charlottes.

incredible menagerie of king-sized black bears, whales, deer, eagles, puffins and more have earned them the nickname of the Canadian Galapagos. We know of no bare¬ boat outfits in the Alaska panhandle, but crewed yachts will be happy to oblige by special arrangement. We’re about ready to quit predicting weather patterns, but late summer was the sunniest last year in the San Juans, while May and June are said to be the best months in Alaska’s lower latitudes. The yacht chartering industry here is not nearly as sophisticated (read: over¬ developed) as in the Caribbean, so don’t expect a line-up of identical Beneteaus that are just out of the box, or a fleet of bristol designed-for-charter crewed yachts in every size, color and price range. What you will find, however, are small fleets of generally well-maintained bareboats offered by mom

and pop companies where the owner himself will likely be the guy who tops up your fuel tanks and shows you how to work the head. Naturally, the newer boats book up first, so make your plans soon! Unfortunately, few crewed sailing yachts are based here — despite plenty of first-rate motoryachts—with the exception of Hanalei Bai/, a luxurious 69-foot sloop, and several others. Check with your charter broker or call the Pacific Northwest Charter Clearance Centre (PNCCC) at 604-669-4826. There are also excellent sailing oppor¬ tunities for individuals to 'book by the berth' on such vessels as Duen, a vintage gaffrigged ketch, and Maple Leaf, a beautiful classic schooner. They offer hands-on parti¬ cipation and eco-voyaging as far north as Alaska. (Contact Duen through a broker or Maple Leaf direct at 604-644-4343). Maybe one reason we like this area so much is that the best sailing advice here fits in perfectly with our philosophy: 'go where the winds blows'. As weather fronts blow in from the open ocean across these coastal islands and inlets, they often jerk the wind

Useful Tips on San Juan Sailing We had a fine time bareboat chartering in the San Juan Islands last August and thought we’d share some tips and experiences. We rented our boat Ona, a Spectre 41, from Bellhaven Charters in Bellingham, Wash¬ ington. She was well-equipped with all the modern nav gear — the first charter boat we’ve been on where all the instruments worked! Bellhaven is a small company with only 12 boats. We had a good experience with them although we were disappointed that our 'week' of charter ran from Saturday noon to Friday noon, by which time the boat needed to be cleaned and tanks topped off. We couldn’t help comparing this policy with larger companies we’ve chartered with before, like The Moorings, where a week means seven full days. We had a few minor problems throughout Dolphins, eagles and orcas are common sights in the islands. Beneath the surface, scuba diving is fantastic — but bring a thick wet suit!

WORLD

the week, but overall our pilothouse cutter gave us a splendid vacation, beginning with a 7-knot sail across to Sucia Island. In the San Juans, it is wise to keep charts handy since the islands start looking very much alike to newcomers, and there are occasionally rock and rip tide hazards. According to the guide books, there are about 300 'islands' that are only visible at low tide. Tidal currents can be dramatic too. We watched two motorless sailboats come through Mosquito Pass (one of the trickiest spots in the area).' The first was going sideways and in circles with four people paddling hard and the second was being towed by an outboard launch at high speed to maintain steerage. However, our big BMW engine allowed us to chug right through the currents. If you are going to Rosario be sure to call in advance. They are always booked in peak season and they don’t monitor VHF. Friday Harbor does monitor the radio, but they fill up early in the day during mid-summer. They charge double for advance reser¬ vations. Roche Harbor has room, but charged $34 for a slip compared with $8 in nearby Victoria, around the corner from the the imposing Empress Hotel which faces the waterfront. We also found the attitude of locals to be better in Canada. The weather ranged from overcast to light rain to beautiful bright sunny days. The water was colder than San Francisco Bay but was calm with virtually no wave action. I had been apprehensive about the Straits of Juan de Fuca, but when we motored across it en route to Victoria it was dead flat! Park Service mooring buoys are available Kayaking through fjords and inlets is a favorite pastime in the Pacific Northwest. If your boat doesn't carry one, there are plenty to rent.

Page 156 •

V9 • May. 1994

at a number of locations although in peak season they are often taken by power boaters early in the day. The only place we had any anchoring problems was north of the marina in Friday Harbor where the surge from ferry and boat traffic gave us trouble as the tide maxed out. A better overnight is Parks Bay, just across the strait from Friday Harbor. Our biggest problem of all, though, was that we allowed too short a time there. Next time we’ll go back for several weeks, probably in September, after the crowds have thinned a bit. — de and linda bell martinez In Praise of Vava’u: Just Can’t Imagine a Better Place Carl Schumacher’s account of his charter in Tonga brought back happy memories of my charter there last year. I organize and lead group charters and this has been my favorite location so far. Vava’u is really a beautiful and unspoiled group of islands. There’s not a lot of tourist infrastructure but this is what makes it most appealing. When we were there it was so uncrowded that we didn’t have to share any anchorages with other boats except on Saturday, the day of the Tongan Feast, when all the Moorings’

Flat water anchorages with minimal devel¬ opment ashore gives you peaceful nights at anchor. Killer whales often put on a show.

boats (with the full provision package) met at Rapana. In the afternoon, the villagers put their basket work, jewelry and tapa cloth on display for sale. A Tongan dance exhibition followed and the feast was afterward. The traditional Tongan foods were served in the typical Tongan style, on banana leaves. Don’t ask what’s in everything, it’s delicious whatever it is. Do bring a paper towel or two from the boat. Th<5 traditional Tongan way of eating is without plates, silverware or napkins! As Carl mentioned, Mariner Cave was a fantastic place to snorkel. A surge was running when I went in and it kept turning foggy then clear inside as the pressure changed due to the waves hitting the cliff outside. It was like swimming in a cloud chamber from a physics class. Speaking of underwater, we liked the dive shop called Dolphin Pacific, where we found the owner, Patti, to be very helpful. She loaned some of her own clothing to members of our group whose baggage didn’t make it all the way to Tonga. You don’t need much in Tonga, but if you do check your baggage, it’s a good idea to pack basic essentials and a few things to wear in a hand-carried bag. (The lost bags eventually showed up.) My favorite anchorage was Kenutu.

OF CHARTERING

warned. Naturally, you must be in excellent health and be able to get along with others. You also need to be flexible, as arrival dates can only be approximated when doing uphill deliveries. The fee for such abuse is $750 per person. If this sounds like your kind of fun, leave a message at (415) 383-8200, Ext 111.

Getting to this uninhabited island required navigating through two sets of shallow reefs but it was worth it. Kunutu is all the way to the east on the reef that blocks Vava’u from the seas of the easterly trades. When sleep¬ ing on deck, I could hear the surf from the windward side of the protective reef all night. Nights were warm and the stars were unbelievable. I could go on and on. It is hard to imagine a better place. — bob diamond spinnaker sailing, redwood city Ed note — Bob has been leading charters for Spinnaker Sailing since 1987. As we go to press he is off in Tahiti leading a group of 24 Bay Area sailors aboard five Moorings bareboats. Need Sea Time? Big O, Latitude 38’s Ocean 71 charterboat, will be returning to California from Mexico during the third week of May and has a number of berths available for those needing sea time to either upgrade sailing school classifications or Coast Guard licenses. The boat may be joined in either Puerto Escondido or Cabo San Lucas. Similarly, there will be berths available on Big O early in July when she sails from San Francisco to Vancouver. These are uphill delivery passages, not candy-ass pleasure cruises, so you’ve been

June Deadline Closing in on Bareboat Charter Operators 'Certificated'. Every time that word appears in the these pages our proofreaders wince and grab their red pencils. But it’s a proper word alright — one that has brought on a sobering reality check for some boat owners who charter their vessels on a 'bareboat' basis. Since the new Passenger Vessel Safety Act was signed into law in December, charter operators all across the country have been scratching their heads trying to understand the law’s ramifications. Vessels over 100 gross tons are impacted most, but if you own any boat that’s being chartered, it behooves you to have a chat with your local Coast Guard Marine Safety office — soon! June 21, 1994 is the deadline for obtaining a Certificate of Extension which allows up to 30 months to achieve compliance as an 'inspected' vessel. According to Michael Fryer, a bareboat charter operator and Vice President of the

National Bareboat Charter Association, "The law also eliminates the 'demise charter' option that bareboaters have operated under for decades." Don’t panic, the NBCA says it’s really not that tough to comply with the new rules and get your vessel 'certificated'. And as Fryer points out, "Once a Certificate of Inspection is issued, the value of the vessel is sure to increase, and its salability will increase exponentially." Oddly enough, the Alameda Marine Safety office has received relatively few inquiries from bareboat charter operators, with the exception of one locally unique class of vessel that lawmakers probably never even considered — Sacramento Delta houseboats! — latitude/aet Charter Notes May and June are peaceful times to visit the Caribbean, now that the peak tourist season has officially ended. Even in the everpopular Virgin Islands there are way fewer boats in the anchorages, harried service personnel tend to have less of an attitude and prices — at least on bareboats — are greatly reduced. So book now, not late in the summer, when you run the risk of getting

After several days of sailing, a good soak in a hot spring is a welcome treat. Ask the locals where to find them, and also hiking trails.

Bellhaven's 'Una' shares an anchorage with power boats — this is one of many spots where mooring buoys are available.

zapped by a tropical storm or, God forbid, a hurricane. Divers might also take note that in summer the prevailing swell in the Virgins May. 1994 • UiUi^U12 • Page 157

WORLD OF CHARTER shifts from north to south, allowing access to north shore dive sites that are all but impossible in winter. If you are a hard-core 'Caribophile' take note of the new quarterly newsletter, Caribbean Journal, put out by Cruising Guide Publications. This smart little full-color folio contains news items, mini cruising articles and race notes relevant to Eastern Caribbean sailors — or armchair travelers. Call 800-330-9542 for subscription info. From the Spring 1994 edition (issue 1, vol. 1) we read the eulogy of Bupa the elephant who had been a regular fixture on St. Lucia for years, ambling along the beach beneath the twin-toothed Pitons. If our memory serves us, he was brought in years ago for a film shoot and was adopted by a local landowner. We are also reminded of the rebirth of the Hook-In-Hold-On (H1HO) windsurfing regatta coming up June 27 - July 5. This colorful event earned international notoriety in the early 80’s, drawing top boardsailors from around the world. Sadly, it faded away when Johnnie Walker dropped sponsorship, but it’s now made a comeback. Nine point-to-point races will reach 11 Virgin Islands, while overnight

UJ -J

< z <

l— u

ou The sleek 69-foot charter yacht 'Hanalei Bay' spends her winters in Mexico and her summers in the Pacific Northwest.

accommodations are aboard Moorings bareboats. If you are in good enough shape to have this much fun, call Andy Morell at 809-494-0337 (or fax 809-494-6488). Traveling to the U.K. this summer? An English gent named Michael Collings, who

was a loyal Latitude reader when he lived in the Bay Area, invites readers to join him on his vintage wooden charter vessel Longbow 11 for some brisk sailing in and around the English Channel. Longbow doesn’t have a jacuzzi on the aft deck, but she does have a powerful rig and comfor¬ table, though spartan, accommodations below deck. Fax him for sail training on the French and English coasts or for special events like the Cowes Classic Boat Rally on August 18 (Fax: 011-44-734-7818-3400). Last month we talked about some wonderful opportunities to sail aboard traditional 'windjammers' in Maine this summer. If the idea appeals to you, consider timing your visit to coincide with these special events. Boothbay Harbor celebrates Windjammer Days in late June, and on the 27th a host of schooners and other tradi¬ tional craft will grace the Parade of Sail. The Fourth of July is celebrated at Penobscot Bay with a grand schooner race that will draw a dozen large vintage ships. The Gloucester Schooner Race begins September 1; here ships will vie for the Espernato Cup during a full week of offshore racing.

onm Discover a world of glittering palm- A fringed beaches, / . sapphire lagoons, wild orchids, flame trees, barrier reefs teeming l | with fish, lush tropical forests, \ silver waterfalls. Sail with SYC, ^ bareboat or crewed,

through the Leeward Islands of Tahiti— \ Raiatea, Tahaa, & \ Huahine, Bora ||| \ Bora—or the lslan<^s New Caledonia— Su Grande Terre, WK the Loyalty ^ Islands, the Isle / of Pines. Call SYC today. i fll

1-800-772-3500

SunYacht Charters TAHITI • NEW CALEDONIA -THE CARIBBEAN

Page 158 •

• May. 1994

III ^

,'v

wmmm '

yULA; take a bareboat vacation to enjoy yourself— not to sweat the details. ^ That’s our job. And nobody does it better than The Moorings. Keep this in mind before you call your usual bareboat company — and then call us at 1-800-535-7289. Life and your vacation are too short to worry about anything but having fun. Well worry about the rest.

The Moorings ' 25 Years Of The Best Sailing Vacations In The World Caribbean

Mediterranean

South Pacific

May. 1994 • UtOtUi 12 • Page 159

Go GREECE

and the Mediterranean with GPSC CHARTERS, LTD. - the largest U.S. retail charter company for Europe For: • Bareboat Charters • Crewed Yacht Charters • Scheduled Monthly Flotillas • Custom Flotillas for your club • Air and Land Arrangements For the most complete information package and charter arrangements^ please contact: GPSC Charters, Ltd. 600 R St. Andrews Road, Phila., PA 19118 Tel: 215-247-3903 Tlx: 5101009781 GPSC CHTR PA and l-800-S-E-A-’N-S-U-N or 1-800-732-6786 Fax: 215-247-1505 Available:

□

GPSC Complete Charter Guide GPSC video on yachting in Greece

SAIL THE SAN JUANS & CANADIAN GULF ISLANDS from Bellingham in clean, well-equipped yachts. Bareboat sailfleet from 28-43 ft. includes Hunter, Catalina, Sceptre. Friendly, personal service. Located near international airport. Only 8 miles to beautiful island anchorages.

flam qua oiAcle, (^Amesticau f/ilexuli. Combine your sailing vacation with a stay in Vancouver, rated North America’s most exciting destination city. Stay on board in our marina for $50 U.S. per day while you explore the delights of the city. Then head out into the world famous cruising grounds right at our doorstep.

Blue pacific

BELLHAVEN CHARTERS

Y\cht Charters Call now for details:

#9 Squalicum Mall Bellingham, WA 98225 206-733-6636 800-542-8812 FAX 206-647-9664

(604)682-2161 admin. 682-5312 bookings 682-2722 fax 1519 Foreshore Walk, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6H 3X3

Discover magnificent DESOLATION SOUND and PRINCESS LOUISA YACHT - CHARTERS INLET on one of our beautiful 25' - 45' Sail or Power yachts. One week bareboat charters starting at U.S. $535.

^ftorette^nnj

MON OUND

Discover one of the world's best kept vacation secrets, the San Juan Islands. Find the treasures these islands hold in one of over 80 beautiful power and sailing yachts. Call or write for our free brochure and plan your dream vacation!

Desolation Sound Yacht Charters Ltd. #201 -1797 Comox Ave., Comox, B.C., Canada V9M3L9 ^ Page 160 •

(604) 339-7222 . FAX (604) 339-2217 U&lt^c 12 •

May, 1994

PENMAR MARINE COMPANY charters 2011 Skyline Way • Anacortes, WA 98221

Jfgj

11 1

The New Hylas 49 Offers You $112,194.

A Pre-Owned Hylas Offers A Vacation Home. PRIVATE

BROKERAGE

You’re about to discover yachtings most uniqiue ownership opportunity. Now CYC erases all the risks of is just the beginning. Other payments are guaranteed monthly. Furthermore, we will absorb all capital expen¬ ditures, maintenance, haul-outs and refurbishing while your Hylas yacht is in CYC’s fleet. And, now you have three choices, with our Sparkman & Stephens and German Frers designed Hylas 45.5,49 and 51’s. Manufacturer: Queen Long Marine

The rewards of owning a Hylas yacht can also be real¬ ized through our exclusive pre-owned yacht program. Currently, the Hylas 44 ana 47 are available at tremen¬ dous values. Both models are powerful performers featuring those justly famous Hylas accommodations. So, take a close look at our exclusive fleet of new and pre-owned Hylas Yachts. Their quality and performance will compel you to re-evaluate what you expect from a cruising yacht. Call toll free:

1 800 225-2520 -

Frers design: Hylas 51 & 45.5 Sparkman & Stephens design: Hylas 49

Caribbean Yacht Sales P.O. Box 583 • Marblehead, MA 01945 • Fax (617) 639-0216

JjalmJack

Bosun CHARTERS

a 92 Race ‘Winner San (Diego ■ Manzanitto

Sidney. B.C. Canada/

0 BAREBOAT & SKIPPEREO YACHT CHARTERS 0 FULLY EQUIPPED YACHTS, POWER & SAIL 0 LEARN-TO-SAtL VACATION PACKAGES

0 HI-SPEED SERVICE BOAT - HOLDING TANKS SecJuc/edancAoraye&, sasu/ry beac/ie&, ba&t/isw re&ort& .. . tAe'djbectacu/ar&u^&c <Scuv (^uarv Sds/asuA.. .

The Jack Is Back! CRUISE OR RACE

CHARTERS Coastal Races, Local Races, Big Boat Series.

Offering a complete line of Class yachts: C&C, CS, Beneteau, Elite, Nonsuch, CHB

JOIN OUR OVER 50% REPEAT CUSTOMERS Begin your holiday IN the islands, don 7 waste precious time getting there! Find u$ with ease - only minutes from Victoria airport & ferry terminals on Vancouver Island. 2240 Harbour Rd., P.O. Box 2464L, Sidney, B.C. V8L 3Y3 _604-656-6644 FAX: 604-656-4935_ \_- CALL COLLECT ~_/

‘Ride the Wind (510) 682-6610 PIER 40 San Francisco Coast Guard Certified for 25 Passengers

TAKE YOUR VACATION SAILING Experience the excitement of sailing in the Spectacular GulHslands. Explore the San Juans. Everything is possible. Sail yourself or learn with us on lively C&C Yachts. Affordable! Unforgetable! Call now for our information package. FOR THE BEST IN SAILING VACATIONS & SAILING SCHOOLS

(604) 656-7070

SAN JUAN SAILING CHARTERS Bareboat and Crewed

Central Reservations. Call Collect.

Bareboat & skippered Charters, Cruise N'Learns, & Sailing School

the ISLAND CRUISING group

Now at Port Sidney Marina in the heart of the West Coast's best cruising. Fax (604) 656-7060 Page 162 •

U&AeJt 39 •

May. 1994

28-ft. to 51-ft. Distinctive Sailboats. Six day learn and cruise charter certification available. ASA certified

CALL 1-800-677-7245 #1L Squalicum Harbor Esplanade, Bellingham, WA 98225

Adven tu re to islands beyond tbe ordinary

m III

mwwiMfm

• ■■ ■

m SEE

Set like getns amid tke Soutk Pacific, Tke Leeward Islands of Raiatea, Takaa, Huakine, Bora Bora and Maupiti are a yachtman’s paradise. Most sailors can only dream of anchoring in sapphire blue XLj_ A\ II

lagoons, surrounded hy the seductive heauty /* *\ of lush gardens and swaying palm trees.

ifii

Now ATM Yachts helps make it all come true with 25 deluxe sailing yachts available for private charter from their base in Raiatea where you can set sail for an adventure beyond the ordinary.

iii

For more information call us at 800-634-8822 or FAX 714-642-1318 for a brochure.

ISLANDS

lUl

MOOREA • BORA BORA • HUAHINE • MAN IHI • THE MARQUESAS • RAIATEA • TIKEHAll • RANCIROA • TAHITI

im MEL

y§y|

EL5E1

1 ■■■i May. 1994

Page 163

THE RACING

With reports this month on the Commodore’s Challenge Regatta, yet another new Transpacific Race in the making, the Bullship Race, the Olympic Classes Regatta at Long Beach, the US Yacht Club Challenge in Newport Beach, the Resin Regatta, the Camellia Cup on Folsom Lake, the SBRA Season Opener, the J/Fest West, a Whitbread Race update, box scores of eight different regattas, and the usual ramblings known as race notes at the end.

Commodore’s Challenge Richmond YC defeated defending cham¬ pion St. Francis YC in the second annual Commodore’s Challenge Regatta on April 9. Open to all PICYA clubs, the Encinal YC hosted event requires each commodore to drive, with the boat, and crew all coming from within the ranks of the challenging club. RYC Commodore Bruce Arnold piloted the Wylie 33 Friction Factor to victory with a crew including juniors Nick Nash, Will Paxton, Dana Jones and Mary Lavine. In the afterguard were 'seniors' Peter Cameron, Eric Tjensvold and Michael Henry. Second place went to St. Francis YC Commodore Tom Allen; third in the 13-boat fleet was Stockton SC’s Commodore John Notman. Arnold, a Lightning sailor, claimed to be pleasantly surprised by the outcome: "We picked Friction Factor because we expected lighter winds. The boat doesn’t have much of a rear end and is pretty squirrelly downwind in a breeze, but we pulled it out thanks to our great crew. This is a great event, and a

heck of a lot of fun both on the water and afterwards." Opening the PHRF rating band from last year’s 114-120 spread to 117-156 appeared to have paid off as more clubs than ever were able to field a boat for the two race Page 164

• U&UUt Z2 • May. 1994

regatta. Winds for the two contests (6 and 9 miles, respectively), ranged from 14 to 22 knots. In waterline conditions, especially running up the Estuary to th'e finish of the second race, the ’sleeper’ in the fleet proved to be Sequoia YC’s Columbia 45 Spectre, which sported a new fully-battened mainsail and a 120 PHRF rating. Commodoress Joanne Wright sailed the boat to a very respectable fourth place overall finish. 1) Friction Factor, Wylie 33, Bruce Arnold, Richmond YC, 3.75 points; 2) Peaches, Express 27, Tom Allen, St. Francis YC, 4.75; 3) Midnight Flyer, Tartan Ten, John Notman, Stockton SC, 6; 4) Spectre, Columbia 45, Joanne Wright, Sequoia YC, 9; 5) Blue Max, Dehler 34, Jack Bieda, Berkeley YC, 9; 6) Abigail Morgan, Express 27, Ron Kell, Corinthian YC, 10; 7) Drache, Islander 37, Doug Hipsley, Oakland YC, 14; 8) Rude Dog, Olson 91 IS, Rich Pipkin, Encinal YC, 14; 9) Fall Line, Olson 91 IS, Jane Piereth, PresidoYC, 18; 10) Ester, Catalina 38, Guy Garner, Oyster Point YC, 20; 11) Sea Squirt, Columbia 10.7, Curtis Darfler, Spin-

Bruce Arnold (third from right) and his winning Richmond YC team hoist the huge Commodore's Challenge trophy. nakerYC, 22; 12)SailAVie, Ericson 35, Rick Drain, Peninsula YC, 24; 13) Jubilation, Catalina 36, Paul Anderson, San Jose SC, 26. (13 boats)

Lahaina — Here We Come! The ULDB 70 owners were definitely not happy campers when they met on April 16 to discuss the recent decision of the TransPacific YC to remove all rating caps from their 1995 TransPac Race. TPYC not only has opened the door to IMS maxis, Whit¬ bread boats and huge megayachts — they plan to actively solicit participation from them. From the sled owners’ perspective, TPYC just stripped them of any chance for the TransPac record, the prestigious ’Barn Door Trophy’ for first to finish, and the coveted #1 parking spot at the end of the Ali Wai Marina. What seemed to anger the owners most was the way this decision was made — without any warning, and without any discussions with them ahead of time. TPYC essentially created the ULDB 70 class with its 1981 decision to put a rating cap of 70 feet under the IOR rule on its 1983 race to Honolulu. TPYC was trying to put an end to ’checkbook racing’ for the Barn Door. Since that time nearly 30 sleds have been built — each with the goal of being the first boat to the Diamond Head Buoy. Yet TPYC’s recent action just changed all that. With the rating caps removed, the Barn Door Trophy is for sale — and the only limitation

SHEET

who works as an independent architectural photographer. "My friend Mark Adams talked me into entering the race, and I didn’t finish fixing the boat up until late Friday night. I’d never flown the new Pineapple main before, nor had I sailed with the new wooden mast. I had no idea what to expect!" Darley, however, is no stranger to dinghy sailing. He grew up sailing Cadets, Moths, 420s, 470s, Fireballs and 505s back on the Solent, and went on to be the captain of his university sailing team. A member of the Royal Lymington YC, he also confessed to some big boat experience as well — much of it aboard Irv Loube’s early Brauuras. Still, Darley was as surprised as anyone to arrive at the Cityfront finish line first, some 50 yards ahead of Jim Warfield. The cross¬ ing from Sausalito took about an hour and a half, and was uneventful except for one capsize in the squirrely early going. "It was a pretty straightforward race," admits Mark. "I just went right down the middle, aiming for the Palace of Fine Arts and letting the flood take me to the finish. There wasn’t much local knowledge to it, or someone else would have won." The top 20 finishers all received Bullship sweatshirts for their efforts. Other trophies went to Valerie Roemer (top woman), George Martin (first of los viejos), Duncan Carter (Founders Trophy and first Lake Merritt SC skipper to finish) and Hank Jotz and Kit Stycket (farthest away). "I was delighted to finish in such dis¬ tinguished company," said Darley, "and now I’m looking forward to the next El Toro race. Mark (Adams) has promised to teach me how to tack one of these things before that!" Start of the Bullship Race. Above (left to right), Jotz, Darley, Warfield and Nash.

now is the size of your wallet. When Steve Taylor from the Lahaina YC approached the ULDB 70 group with an offer to run an alternative race to Maui, he found a very receptive audience. And when Long Beach YC learned that the sleds were considering racing to Lahaina instead of Honolulu, they offered to host the mainland side of the event. The package was too tempting for the sleds to ignore. Rather than turbocharge their boats for an unholy (and undoubtedly unsuccessful) battle with the monster boats, they could race together in class trim on a boat-for-boat basis, knowing that one of them would be first to finish — and would also set a new course record! Written ballots have been sent to all ULDB 70 owners to finalize the decision. However, at this point, it appears to only be a formality. It looks like the sleds will be

gathered off Point Fermin on June 29,1995, on a starting line not much more than a mile away from the TPYC starting line. But the sleds won’t be sailing to Oahu — they’ll be racing to Maui. — torn leweck Bullship Race Stranger things have probably happened in the Bullship Race, but nobody could rem¬ ember any: A maiden voyager, Mark Darley of Mill Valley, won the 41st edition of this El Toro classic in which the plucky little 8footers must negotiate the 'Great Divide' between Sausalito and San Francisco. But that’s not the half of it — Darley triumphed over a tough 51-boat field that included the likes of three-time winner Jim Warfield and seven-time winner Hank Jotz despite having never even raced an El Toro until the day of the race, Saturday, April 2! "I bought a used Sailnetics boat for my 6V2 year old son a few months ago," ex¬ plained Darley, a transplanted Englishman

1) Mark Darley; 2) Jim Warfield; 3) Hank Jotz; 4) Gordy Nash; 5) Robert Hrubes; 6) Chris Nash; 7) Vaughn Seifers; 8) Hans Wolff; 9) Jeff Joy; 10) Dave Albright; 11) Richard Daunt; 12) Valerie Roemer; 13) Harriet Scampoli; 14) Sam Hartshorn; 15) Russell Shroff; 16) Kit Stycket; 17) Mark Adams; 18) Rich Reiner; 19) Hank Easom; 20) Jim Cozine. (51 boats)

Olympic Classes Regatta Alamitos Bay YC hosted the Olympic Classes Regatta in Long Beach on April 810, attracting 200 entries for ten high caliber races in medium to heavy wind. One of the ’major ranking regattas for making the U.S. Sailing Team, this venue traditionally gets most of the hot West Coast dinghy sailors, plus lots of thawing-out Canadians, and a sprinkling of the young hardcore, living-in-avan campaigners from the Midwest and East Coast. Making the Sailing Tearn is important, as it insures an athlete more funding, health insurance, priority on containers for overseas regattas — and is supposed to make it easier May. 1994

• Page 165

to secure sponsorship on his or her own. Randy Lake, a recent graduate of UC Irvine, won the largest class, the 73-boat Laser fleet. Mike Gebhardt, already a bronze and silver Olympic medalist in Mistral sailboards, started his quest for gold in ’95 with an overall win in that class — which earned him another trophy for topping the group deemed most competitive at this regatta. The best Bay Area performer was Page 166 • UUXUc.12 • May. 1994

San Francisco attorney Doug Smith, who took second in the Stars with Tom Horvath crewing. Other Northern Californians who attended included Bill Erkelens, Sr. (6th in Tornados), Jim Grubbs (14th in Snipes), John Callahan (8th in Mistrals), Dave Shelton (4th in Finns), Kim Zetterberg (22nd in Finns), Rebecca Harris (8th in Euros) and Annalise Moore (19th in Euros). At least

eight local sailors competed in the Laser class with the following results: Matt McQueen (22), Will Benedict (28), Don Nazzal (40), Jonathan Howell (41), Patrick Whitmarsh (43), Maria Kuzina (47), Danielle Hill (48) and Madhaven Thirvmalai (54). MISTRAL (MEN) — 1) Mike Gebhardt, Ft. Pierce, FL, 21 points; 2) Alfred Imperato, St. Petersburg, FL, 23; 3) Dan Kerckhoff, Naples, FL, 26. (21 boats)

Beer can races are back! Scenes from the April 22nd Corinthian YC Friday nighter. All photos/jr.

MISTRAL (WOMEN) — 1) Jayne Fenner, Hood River, OR, 48 points; 2) Lanee Butler, Alsio Viejo, CA, 77. (5 boats) 470 (MEN) — 1) Paul Hannam/Brian Storey, Vancouver, BC, 16 points; 2) Mike Sturman/Bob Little, Santa Monica, CA, 17. (3 boats)

470 (WOMEN) — 1) Jennifer Lovell/Paul Kerner, New Orleans, LA, 33 points. (2 boats) EUROPE — 1) Tine Parker, N. Vancouver, BC, 11 points; 2) Courtenay Becker, The Dalles', 25; 3) Jennifer Coolidge, Marblehead, MA, 26. (24 boats) FINN — 1) Richard Clarke, Toronto, ONT, 20 points; 2) Brian Ledbetter, Kirkland, WA, 45; 3) Will Martin, Charleston, SC, 62. (28 boats) LASER - 1) Randy Lake, La Mesa, CA, 37 points; 2) Max Skelley, Havre de Grace, MD, 42; 3) Peter

Dreyfus, Miami, FL, 49. (73 boats) SNIPE — 1) Jeff & Becky Lenhart, Costa Mesa, CA, 29 points; 2) Jack Franco/'Philips', Newport Beach, CA, 31; 3) Gavin O'Hare/Watt Duffy, San Diego, CA, 34. (21 boats) SOLING — 1) John Walton/Rick Wempe/Bill Kivlin, San Diego, CA, 12 points; 2) Ezra Culver/Pat Malone/Cliff Stagg, Newport, CA, 15. (4 boats) STAR — 1) Eric Doyle/Bill Bennet, San Diego, CA, 14 points; 2) Doug Smith/Tom Horvath, San May, 1994 • L*ZZUJ*‘Z9 •

Page 167

THE RACING

Francisco, CA, 27; 3) Kevin Miller/John Curnutte, Ventura, CA, 31. (10 boats) TORNADO — 1) Pease & Jay Glaser, Long Beach, CA, 11 points; 2) Pete Melvin/Chris Steinfeld, 'USA', 16; 3) Marc Peers/Roy Janse, 'Canada', 28. (9 boats)

US Yacht Club Challenge California YC of Marina del Rey came from behind on the last day to claim the Sixth Biennial United States Yacht Club Challenge, earning bragging rights as the "best yacht club in the country". Hosted by Newport Harbor YC on April 6-9, the event was dominated by West Coast clubs, with San Diego, St. Francis and Newport Harbor finishing close behind Cal YC. Long Beach YC, a last minute substitute for Indian Harbor YC (Connecticut), finished ninth. Regatta invitations were sent out to 800 U.S. Sailing member clubs around the country, of which only 17 responded. Ten were eventually selected to race in the prestigious event, which consisted of seniors competing in Catalina 37s, while juniors raced in Collegiate FJs and Lasers. The keelboat racing accounted for 60% of each team’s combined score, while the dinghy sailing contributed 20% from each of the two classes. As Tom Leweck put it, "Your juniors couldn’t win the regatta for you, but they could certainly lose it." Unfortunately, that’s more or less what happened to our St. Francis YC team. The 'old guys' won the Catalina 37 racing, with team captain Russ Silvestri driving and Craig Healy sniffing out the 15-20° windshifts. Pulling the strings were Nick Gibbons, Mike Herlihy, Ronn Loewenthal, Gary Sadamori and Dave Willke. The juniors, however, got beat up pretty badly: JP Cling and Kate O’Leary took a disastrous ninth in the CFJ fleet and Brian Mullen was sixth in the Lasers. No one was 'blaming' Cling, however — he was apparently a stand-in for their first choice skipper, whose parents grounded him for disciplinary reasons just prior to the regatta. Newport Harbor YC, the defending champion, did its usual fine job of hosting the event, providing all the boats — in¬ cluding brand new Lasers! — and housing the out-of-town participants. The weather cooperated beautifully, too, with wind and moguls building each day. There was even a cliffhanger ending, with Bill Peterson and his Cal YC Catalina 37 squad pouring it on the last day — including a port-tack start enroute to winning the last race — to squeak past the San Diego team for second place in class, thereby procuring the overall win. In addition to Peterson, the victorious Cal Page 168

• UtUiUc 3? • May, 1994

YC team consisted of Dan Crowley, Dean Dierks, Bill Herrschaft, Ben Mitchell, Bill Stump and George Yueh. Their junior team was John Diskant and Rob Dean in CFJs and Derek Simms in the Laser class. Final results and team captains follow: 1) California YC, Bill Peterson, 16 points; 2) San Diego YC, Rick Merriman, 17; 3) St. Francis YC, Russ Silvestri, 18; 4) Newport Harbor YC, David Blackman, 18; 5) St. Petersburg YC, John Jennings, 20; 6) BayviewYC, George Uznis, 22; 7) Seattle YC, Brian Huse, 34; 8) Houston YC, Charlie Ogletree, 41; 9) Long Beach YC, Pete Frazier, 43; 10) Chi¬ cago YC, Betsy Altman, 47. (10 teams)

Resin Regatta San Francisco YC’s annual Resin Regat¬ ta, held on April 16-17, featured good attendance (99 boats), good sailing con¬ ditions (15-25 knots), good regatta manage¬

Resin Regatta action: Bill Barton (#666) leads John Ravizza (#792) and Nick Haralambides CMoby Nick"). Inset, Jock Maclean and Sharpie.

ment on two separate courses, clean sailing (only one protest was heard), and even a good Elvis-type party on Saturday night. "It was the best Resin Regatta in recent years, and we’ll do even better next year!" vowed race co-chair Bob Christensen. Some of the highlights from the threerace weekend included the usual fierce jousting in the J/24 and Etchells fleets; Fred Minning’s Grand Slam winning the Bruce Easom Trophy on Saturday (two non-spin¬ naker races for Cal 29s sailed in conjunction with the main regatta); Bill Twist winning his first race ever in his new unnamed Melges 24 (and then stumbling when his lower shrouds came unattached in the next race); Tim Stapleton taking third in this first Ranger 23

SHEET

QUARTER TON — 1) Fun, Davidson 25, Jock MacLean, 4.5 points; 2) War II, Schumacher 26, Roger Peter, 4.75. (4 boats) SANTANA 22 — 1) Riffraff, Erik Menzel, 3.5 points; 2) Shazam!, Bud Sandkulla, 9; 3) Keelkicker, Bruce MacPhee, 10.75. 7 boats) CAL 20 — 1) Ice, Bren Meyer, 4.75 points; 2) SeaSaw, Green/Wonner, 8.75; 3) Orange Crate, Mike Schaumburg, 12; 4) Upper Bound, Peter Fowler, 14. (11 boats) BERKELEY CIRCLE:

MELGES 24 — 1) Quantum Libet, David Wadbrook, 3.5 points; 2) #35, Bill Twist, 6.75. (4 boats) ETCHELLS — 1) White Jacket, John Sutak/Don Jesberg, 6.5 points; 2) Mr. Natural, Bill Barton, 6.75; 3) Bad Dads, Mike LaHorgue, 11; 4) Six Hun¬ dred, Easom/Mohn, 11; 5) Phoenix, Melbostad/ Enzensberger, 19. (16 entries) OLSON 30 — 1) Family Hour, Bilafer Family, 4.5 points; 2) Hoot, Andy MacFie, 5.75; 3) Killer Rabbit, Bill Coverdale, 9. (7 boats) EXPRESS 27 — 1) Bessie Jay, Brad Whittaker, 2.25 points. (3 boats) SOLING — 1) 3 Putt, Brett Allen, 2.25 points. (3 boats) J/24 — 1) Wonder Woman, Dines/Kenneley, 10.75 points; 2) #4526, Jon Perkins, 11; 3) Cujo, Kimo Winterbottom, 11.75; 4) MaxJ, Ray SanchezPescador, 14; 5) Jurassic J, Neil Wientraut, 16; 6) Going to Disneyland, Peter Young, 16.75; 7) Grinder, Jeff Littfin, 18. (18 boats)

a variety of keelboats, took advantage of Folsom Lake YC’s hospitality and classic sailing conditions — moderate wind and flat water — for Saturday’s three races. The dinner party Saturday night proved as entertaining as the racing. As the band, Spring Water Express, rock and rolled, everyone wondered, "How do those Hobie sailors break-dance while wearing rollerblades?" That night, score sheets showed several fleets being led by undefeated skippers — and the talk Sunday morning centered on putting the lid on certain boats. Sunday’s weather pattern was less en¬ couraging. The lack of wind for the fourth race made mark roundings a challenge, and those able to squirt through the openings found a distinct advantage. Mercifully, the race committee canceled the fifth race. When the scores were tallied, there were still four boats with straight bullets, and ties were broken for first and second in several other fleets, as well. Bob Baker’s perfect perfor¬ mance in the 14-boat Catalina 22 class earned him the Camellia Cup Perpetual Trophy for best overall score. Looking at the newly extended launch ramps in the marina and at Hobie Cove, outgoing regatta chairman Doug Lent felt confident in announcing that, regardless of water levels in future years, there will always be a Camellia Cup Regatta. See you next year! — michael doyie

fleet race with Chaos; a nice showing by Phoneix, Steve Enzensperger’s and Bill Melbostad’s revamped Etchells; and the Davidson 25 Fun winning the Quarter Pounders with owner Jock MacLean’s dog "Sharpie", a pedigree Schipperke, among the crew for the weekend. KNOX COURSE:

NEWPORT 30 — 1) Mintaka, Gerry Brown, 3.5 points; 2) Mariner, Bruce Darby, 5.75; 3) Wahope II, Walt Wilson, 8. (5 boats) CAL 29 — 1) Grand Slam, Fred Minning, 2.25 points; 2) 20/20, Phil Gardner, 8; 3) Fantasy, Clark/Clark, 12. (7 boats) CAL 2-27 — 1) Ex In.digo, Steve Seal, 3.5 points; 2) Alliance, Conley/Foster, 5.75; 3) Con Carino, Gary Albright, 8. (5 boats) RANGER 23 — 1) Impossible, Gary Kneeland, 4.75 points; 2) Twisted, Don Wieneke, 5.75; 3) Chaos, Tim Stapleton, 7.75. (7 boats)

Fresh Water Pleasures The cool, clear and in some places shallow waters of Folsom Lake played host to the 28th Annual Camellia Cup Regatta on April 16-17. Eighty-four boats, from a vintage 420 to sparkling new Hobie 20s and

Flat water fun at the recent Camellia Cup.

HOBIE 16A — 1) Mike Montague. (4 boats) HOBIE 16B — 1) Ken Dufield. (6 boats) HOBIE 16C — 1) Allison Lehman. (6 boats) May, 1994 •

J? •

Page 169

THE RACING OPEN — 1) Mark Harris, Nacra 5.5. (7 boats) THISTLE — 1) Craig Lee. (6 boats) SANTANA 20 — 1) Steve Katzman. (6 boats) RED KEEL — 1) Charles Witcher; 2) George Koch; 3) David Maxwell. (12 boats) BLUE KEEL — 1) Phil Shiloh. (4 boats) OPEN CENTERBOARD — 1) Craig Perez; 2) Dave Neilson; 3) Ryan Schofield. (9 boats) CAPRI 22 — 1) Michael Doyle. (5 boats) CRUISER — 1) Gary Rowett; 2) Mike Bringolf. (9 boats) CATALINA 22 — 1) Bob Baker; 2) Cary Preston; 3) Sandy Kennedy. (14 boats)

SBRA Season Opener The Small Boat Racing Association’s (SBRA) traditional season opener occurred at Richmond YC on April 9-10. The 106boat fleet, which sailed up to 7 races in 18 different classes, was treated to fabulous sailing conditions. Winds peaked at about 20 knots, keeping the 'safety boats' (according to US Sailing, the term 'crash boat' is no longer politically correct) busy with capsizes and occasional breakdowns. The only mild bummer was the relatively low turnout. Some of the better Laser sailors were off at the Olympic Classes Regatta in Long Beach, while the entire El Toro, Sr. fleet played hooky to participate in the Bullship Race. Also, a half dozen Richmond YC juniors who ordinarily would have sailed in SBRA were busy beating up adults at the Commodore’s Challenge with the Wylie 33 Friction Factor. "Given the success of the midwinters and the interest at the two Sail-A-Small-Boat Days, 1 was sure we’d have a lot more boats out this weekend," claimed SBRA’s Peter Saitta. Hopefully, everyone will show up for the next major dinghy gathering — the always enjoyable Clear Lake Regatta on June 18-19. CHANNEL COURSE:

EL TORO, JR. — 1) Jason Martin, 5.75 points; 2) Jessica Amen, 19; 3) Chad Freitas, 27; 4) Abby Swann, 29. (12 boats) MILLIMETER — 1) Richard Hubbert, 3.75 points; 2) Keith Denebeim, 10. (4 boats) SNIPE— 1) DougHowson, 9.75 points; 2) David Odell, 10.5; 3) Charles Sheimler, 19.75; 5) Seamus Wilmot, 21.75. (11 boats) SOUTHAMPTON SHOALS COURSE:

LASER — 1) Paul Saitta, 4.5 points; 2) John Wallace, 7.75; 3) Michael Moore, 8.75. (7 boats) SUNFISH — 1) Darryl Coe, 3 points. (3 boats) JY 15 — 1) Brad Worsham, 3 points; 2) Rich Paulsen, 10. (4 boats) LASER II — 1) Michele Logan, 5.5 points; 2) Arianne Rettinger, 6.25; 3) Gary Bergero, 14. (11 boats) FJ — 1) John Aitken, 8.75 points; 2) Brandan/ Page 170 • U&bJtl2 • May. 1994

Palmquist, 11.5 (6 boats) THISTLE — 1) Kris Vogelsong, 5.5 points; 2) Steve Gruver, 7.75; 3) Craig Lee, 11.5 . (6 boats) LIGHTNING — 1) Mike Molina, 3 points. (3 boats) OLYMPIC CIRCLE COURSE:

505 — 1) Wondolleck/Kuncl, 5.5 points; 2) Klein/Kelly, 10.5; 3) 'Junior/Dog', 10.75. (8 boats) 1-14 — 1) David Klipfel, 4.25; 2) Larry Craig, 8.75; 3) Julio Magri, 12; 4) Andrew Bates, 13.75. (11 boats) INTERNATIONAL CANOE — 1) Fran Defaymoreau, 6.75; 2) Del Olsen, 7.25. (4 boats) WYLIE WABBIT — 1) Bill Partridge, 4.25 points; 2) Colin Moore, 7.75. (5 boats) FIREBALL — 1) Scott Rovanpera, 4.25 points; 2) Gordon Danielson, 5.5. (4 boats) CONTENDER — 1) Rick Welch, 5.5 points. (3 boats)

J/Fest West The J/Boats Season Opener, better known as the 14th Annual J/Fest West, attracted 48 boats to the Cityfront on the sunny weekend of April 9-10. Sponsored by J/Boats in Alameda and hosted by the St. Francis YC, the racing consisted of four triangle races for the big boats (35s and 105s), and six windward/leewards for every¬ one else (24s, 29s and 30s). Saturday’s racing was a bit on the wild side, featuring the season’s first nuclear westerly/ebbtide combination. Sunday, fortunately, was much

Heavy traffic on the Cityfront during J/Fest.

more civilized. Out-of-towners grabbed the top spots in two of the five divisions: Chris Snow, a North Sails rep from San Diego, fired off three bullets enroute to capturing the tough J/24 fleet. Cory Birnberg of Long Beach won the J/105 class with Indigo, which was trucked up for this event and the following week’s Match Race Invitational. Southern California J/boat trafficker Jeff Trask was aboard Indigo, extending his unbeaten J/105 streak on the Bay to four regattas. , If there was a 'best wipe-out of the weekend' award, it would have gone to the now white-hulled J/35 Major Damage. Phil Perkins, filling in for his older brother Chris, performed a crowd-pleasing multiple crash n’ burn off the end of the breakwater, airing out the Major’s keel and rudder. "We gave them 5.6s and 5.7s across the board," joked one of the 'judges' on the race committee. "Their dismount was rather sloppy, or the scores would have been even higher!" Because the regatta is now a season counter for all classes, the level of com¬ petition in J/Fest has escalated dramatically in the last few years. "It’s come a long way from its humble roots as a low-key tune-up race and social event," said organizer Don Trask. "Back then, when J/Fest was held on the Estuary, we couldn’t get the 'A' fleet to

SHEET Grinder, Jeff Littfin, 10.75; 3) Snow Job, Brian Goepfriech, 19.75; 4) Electra, John Oldham, 21; 5) She Wronged Me Ragged, Peter Young, 29; 6) #487, Jon Perkins, 30; 7) Cujo, Kimo Worthington, 31; 8) We Eat Veal, Andrew Branagh/Al Sargent, 32; 9) Max J, Ray Sanchez, 33.75; 10) Downtown Uproar, Wayne Clough, 44. (22 boats) J/29 — 1) Blazer, Mike Lambert, 6.25 points; 2) Wave Dancer, Richard Leevey, 8.5; 3) Advantage II, PatBendict, 12.75; 4)J-Spot, Tom Fancher, 18. (7 boats) J/30 — 1) Preparation J, Jerry Tostenson, 7.25 points; 2) Breakaway, Dale Mead, 9.75. (4 boats) J/105 — 1) Indigo, Cory Birnberg, 6.5 points; 2) Limelight, Harry Blake, 9.5; 3) Jest, Jim Cascino, 15; 4) Blackhawk, Art Ball, 17. (7 boats) J/35 — 1) Major Damage, Phil Perkins/The Wilsons, 11.75 points; 2) Jarlen, Bob Bloom/Bob Bergtholdt, 12.75; 3) Fever, Barry Danieli/Tim Russell, 12.75; 4) Slithergadee, John Niesley, 14; 5) Ice Breaker, Doug Taylor, 14.75. (8 boats)

sail in it. Now, the problem is reversed. Next year, I think J/Fest will probably offer additional 'B' fleet starts in several classes, notably the 24s. There are dozens, maybe hundreds of J/Boats, scattered around the Bay that we’d like to see get involved in racing again." J/24 — 1) Go, Chris Snow, 6.25 points; 2)

Following are last minute race results from the weekend of April 23-24. We wish we had the time, space and energy to cover them each in more detail — but we don’t!

CLASS A —- 1) Ingrid, SC 52, Robert Mann; 2) Cantata II, Andrews 53, Alan Silvestri; 3) Holua, SC 70, Blake Quinn; 4) Promotion, SC 40, Jeff Wiess. (4 boats) CLASS B — 1) Bustin'Loose, Santana 30/30. Jeff Pulford; 2) Tres Equis, Beneteau 34, Mr. Kisling; 3) Roundeley, Hinckley 38, Ron Engles. <3 boats) FIRST TO FINISH — Holua. (7 hours, 17 min-

DIV. A (multihull) — 1) Aotea, Antrim 40, Jim Antrim/Kame Richards; 3) Pegasus, F/27, Alexandra & Andrew Pitcairn. (3 boats)

Whitbread ’Delamination Derby’ The fifth leg of the Whitbread Race — 5,475 miles from Punta del Este to Fort Lauderdale — turned out to be nervewrackingly slow, as well as a heart-breaker for Chris Dickson’s Tokio effort. As we went to press on April 24, a surprise winner — Ross Field’s Whitbread 60 Yamaha — was expected to take line honors. Merit Cup was some 70 miles behind Yamaha, followed by New Zealand Endeavour, Intrum Justitia, GalaciaPescanova, Winston, Brooksfield, La Poste, Heineken and the rest. The race, which started on April 2 and ironically was billed as one of the ’easy’ legs, immediately began taking its toll on the 14boat fleet. Hardest hit was Tokio, the dom¬

Holl/Rob Milligan; 2) Moonshine, DP 26, Bill & Melinda Erkelens; 3) Defiance, SC 40, Steve Pringle/Roland Brun. (13 boats) DIV. C (0-132) — 1) Caprice, Lapworth 50, David Lenschmidt/unknown; 2.) Bird, Swede 55, David Poole/Anton Cepernich; 3) Illusion, Cal 40, Stan Honey/Beau Zrolyk. (16 boats) DIV, D (133-167) — 1) Rumbleseat, 30 Square Meter, Bruce Schwab/Hans Kaufman; 2) Imago, Helmsman 40, Barnie Hagan/Scott Easom; 3) Happy (11 boats) DIV. E (168-197) — 1) Emerald, Yankee 30, Peter Jones/John Kerslake; 2) Chelonia, Yankee 30, Ed Ruszel/ViolaNungary; 3) Current Asset, Islander 30 Mk. II, John W. Bowen/John H. Bowen. (9 boats) Hans Fallant/Chris Morris. (2 boats) OVERALL — 1) Caprice; 2) Rumbleseat; 3) Bird. (51 boats)

inant W-60 until that point, which dismasted five days out of Punta while beating upwind in big seas and 25 knots of breeze. As Dick¬ son limped into Brazil for repairs, he was joined by Dolphin & Youth, which suffered hull delamination. NZ Endeavour, Merit Cup, Winston and Yamaha also reported varying degrees of delamination, but all were able to effect repairs at sea. Meanwhile, La Poste was hobbled by a broken forestay, and the bottom third of Heineken’s rudder fell off again. Yamaha and Merit Cup broke away from the fleet after rounding the corner at Recife, electing to head north for offshore breezes rather than stay inshore with the favorable two-knot Brazilian current. At one point, Yamaha was 210 miles ahead of the next W60, the largest lead any boat has enjoyed in the Whitbread to date. Lighter air ap¬ proaching Florida hurt the lead boats, but Yamaha should still put about 10 hours on Intrum, her nearest rival. The final leg of the race (Fort Lauderdale to Southampton, England) begins on May 21 — complete with live ESPN coverage! Bar¬ ring major disasters, NZ Endeavour should win the maxi class comfortably — while Yamaha and Intrum will be locked in a down-to-the wire duel. Pick up next month’s Latitude for feature coverage of Leg Five, as well the beginning of Leg Six. Race Notes Cayard stock soars: On the strength of his impressive victory at the St. Francis Match Racing Invitational, Paul Cayard zoomed from 21st to 15th place on the Omega World Match Race Sailing ranking list.

19 seconds — new course record) ZELLERBACH REGATTA (StFYC; 4123-24):

FINN — 1) Will Martin, 12 points; 2} Dick Clarke, 13; 3) Hank Lammers; 4) Eric Oetgen, 17; 5) Dave Shelton, 23. (13 boats) LASER — 1) Will Glenn, 7 points; 2) Patrick Andreasen, 12; 3) Will Benedict, 24; 4) Madbaven Thirumalai, 29; 5) Russ Silvestri, 30; 6) Andrew Holdsworth, 34; 7) Bruce Martinson, 36; 8) Simon Bell, 40; 9) Matt McQueen, 42; 10) Patrick Whitmarsh, 44, (20 boats) EUROPE — 1) Courtenay Becker, 4 points; 2) Katy Pilley, 11; 3) Rachael Miller, 13. (9 boats) IMCO — 1) ted Huang, 5 points; 2) John Callahan, 9; 3) Gregory Fowlkes, 12; 4) Bill Martinson, 26; 5) Ashley Noonan, 27. (14 boats) (4 races)

CLASS A (spinnaker) — 1) Fermanaugh, O'Day May, 1994 •L&xUtZi*

Page 171

THE RACING Paul’s been absent from the match racing scene for the last year while pursuing America’s Cup sponsors and opportunities, but he obviously remains in top form and should crack the top ten soon. Currently, that ranking looks like this: 1) Russell Coutts (NZ); 2) Rod Davis (AUS); 3) Peter Gilmour (AUS); 4) Ed Baird (USA); 5) Roy Heiner (NED); 6) Jesper Bank (DEN); 7) Eddie Warden-Owen (GBR); 8) Chris Law (GBR); 9) Magnus Holmberg (SWE); 10) Thierry Peponnet (FRA). Next up on the match racing circuit is the Lymington Cup in England on May 16-20. America’s Cup gossip: Australian Peter Gilmour has signed up as coach of the Nippon YC’s America’s Cup challenge after negotiations with the two Aussie syndicates (John Bertrand’s One Australia and Syd Fisher’s Australia Challenge) proved un¬ fruitful. . . Former Americai3 employee Charles Kithcart is attempting to put together the first African-American America’s Cup Challenge. Bill Pinkney will be the navigator of the African Diaspora Maritime team, though no skipper has been announced yet... Meanwhile, those rumors about an all-redheaded America’s Cup defense effort appear unfounded. Lynda Corrado, whose proposed all¬ women Pegasus Syndicate was dismissed as a Cup defender almost a year ago, recently filed a $16.4 million sexual discrimination lawsuit against the San Diego YC and its event organizing arm, America’s Cup ’95. Corrado contends that sexual discrimination, not a lack of money, was her downfall. . . Who’s backing Chris Dick¬ son’s Pacific Challenge America’s Cup

challenge? Cookson Yachts will begin building a Farr design in June despite a painful lack of sponsorship (apparently all costs so far have been met by ’private^ individuals'). . . As of mid-April, the America3 camp has received "more than 600” requests for applications to join their all-women team. At least two would-be Cubettes are from the Bay Area: Melissa Purdy is already in San Diego working on boat maintenance, and Liz Baylis has applied but hasn’t heard back yet. Good ideas: Mumm Champagne will re¬ cognize the winner of each of the six remaining sanctioned Mumm 36 regattas in the U.S. this year with 36 feet of champagne — which translates to 36 bottles of bubbly. West Coast Mumm 36 events include the Kenwood Cup (August 1-12) and the Big Boat Series (Sept. 15-18). . . Newport, RI, yacht designer Dave Pedrick has just published a 21-page Guide to the IMS, which is available to the public by faxing (401) 846-0657. The guide helps de-mystify the struggling International Measurement System, explaining both the strengths and weaknesses of the rule as well as priorities for

its improvement. Good reading if you’re interested, and the price is right — free!. . . The Folkboat class has dedicated a new perpetual trophy in honor of the late George Degnan, a devoted IC sailor. It’ll go to the overall winner of the Wednesday Night Woody Series, figured on a weighted basis among the four classes competing (Folkboat, Knarr, Bear, IC). Sale boats of the month: Don Trask sold his J/35 NA champ Raptor to Seattle. . . Hall Palmer, a multi-boat owner over the years, recently bought Dave Sallow’s old Beneteau First 42 Maluhla. . . Former IOR hardball player Bill Twist (Stuff, Salute,

MR MNlp

BOX 34, Frank johnson; 2) Sundancer, Hunter 34, Bob Carlen; 3) Coyote, Wylie 34 mod., Nick Kluznick. (7 boats) CLASS B (non-spinnaker) *— 1) Far Better Thing, Ericson 30+, Charles McArthur. (3 boats) CLASS C (spinnaker) — 1) Dancer, Cal 9.2, Michael Dixon; 2) Kashmir, Columbia 9.6, Peter Mills. (4 boats)

WBRA has had two regattas already. Above, 1993 Knarr winner, Jim Skaar's Huldra

CLASS D (non-spinnaker) — 1) Friday's Eagle, Catalina 30, Mark Hecht. (3 boats) WBRA (Golden Cate YC; 4/23):

BIRD —- No starters. BEAR 1) Smokey, Steve Robertson, 1.5 points; 2) Goldilocks, Bob McComb, 6; 3) Little Dipper, joe Bambara, 7. (9 boats) FOLKBOATS — 1) Freya, Ed Welch, .75 points. (3 boats; t race only) IOD— 1) Undine, Adam Wheeler, 1.5 points; 2) Never Again II, jack Air, 6. (7 boats) KNARR— 1) Huttetu, George Rygg, 2.75 points;

2) (tie) Whistler, Chris Perkins, and Red Baron, Craig McCabe, 9. <23 boats) (2 races)

(2 races)

: ..

•

• May. 1994

II, Charlie Roskosz, 9. (8 boats)

SPRING ONE DESIGN (Santa Cruz YC; 4/23): SC 27 — 1) Ciao, Andy Carson, 1.5 points; 2) Cruzin, Greg Miller, 6; 3) Good Timin', Team Evans, 8. (11 boats) MOORE 24 — 1) #48, Dave Hodges, 4.75 points; 2) Moorgasm, Hank Niles/Chris Watts, 5; 3) Snafu U, Mark Berryman, 5,75. (15 boats) -.-.

Page 172

SANTANA 22 —• 1) US, Samuels/Barkdale, 5 points; 2) High & Dry, Fiock/Field, 5.75; 3):

•

SINGLEHANDED RACE (Santa Cruz YC: 4/23):

1) Nightbawk, Hawkfarm, John Siegel; 2) Ciao,

Royce Fletcher; 4) Wildfire, Moore 24, Howard Ruderman; 5) Great Pumpkin, Moore 24, jim Maloney. (12 boats; 8.2 miles) ;

| ■

SHEET

Smells like teen spirit: one of 18 starts at the St. Francis YC Collegiate Regatta.

Blade Runner) has bought a new Melges 24, which he has yet to name. Hans Williams (Carbonated) is the new Melges fleet captain, and he welcomes all Melgi calls at (707) 5577525. ... Encinal YC member Mario Sepul¬ veda traded in his C&C 40 Condor for a brand new C&C 34 which he’ll name Cape Horn. . . Marina Village harbormaster Alan Weaver and Warren Sankey (Rowena) have pooled their fortunes to buy Drummer, a derelict 5.5 Meter that was about to be chainsawed for tht lead in her keel. They’ve already LPU’ed the boat, and should be out styling on the Estuary soon. Paul and Lee Bergman’s hot new C&Cbuilt SR 33 Mostly Harmless will arrive here in mid-May. The Bergmans, from Bel¬ mont, are moving up from their Ericson 30+ Insouciance to the fractionally-rigged, light grey IMS/PHRF speedster. A sistership called

SCORES CLEAR LAKE REGATTAS (Konocli Bay Sailing Club): KONOCTJ CUP (4/23; 26 miles) — 1) Lee Carami, Hobie 33;,2) Jim Ziebeli, Melges 24; 3) joe Ballard, B-25; 4) Pat Brown, Olson 25; 5) Pete Dodson, Soling; 6) Bruce Klinefelter, E-Scow; 7) Magnus Kling, Ranger 23; 8) Lee Pryor, Olson 25; 9) R. Bredthauer, Si 21; 10) Fritz Born, Santana 525. (46 boats) KONOCTI HALF CUP (4/23; 15 miles) — 1) Ray Frank Siroky, Santana 20; 4) Bill Pickering, Catalina 25; 5) Albert Murulo, MacGregor 26. (17 boats) KONOCTI TRIANGLE RACES (4/22; two races) — 1) (tie) Joe Ballard, B-25, and Pat Brown, Olson 25, :2,75 points; 3) lee Cara mi, Hobie 33, 6; 4) R. Reimer, Sj 21, 9; 5) Gary Westman, Capri 26, 10. (18 boats) CLEAR LAKE MONSTER (4/16, 26 miles) — 1) Joe Ballard, B-25; 2) Jim Ziebeli, Melges 24; 3) Peter Dodson, Soling; 4) Ed Tolman, j/24; 5) Bruce Klinefelter, E-Scow. (28 boats)

WOFTAM ("Waste of F—ing Time and Mon¬ ey") won its class at Key West Race Week. . . . Yet another local Merit 25 has been named after a TV show! Laraine Salmon of Berkeley just bought Dos Equis, the first Merit 25 to sail on the Bay. She promptly renamed it Bewitched. Odds and ends; Annapolis is apparently vying to be on the ’97-’98 Whitbread list of ports, presumably to replace Ft. Lauderdale. Bruce Farr, the brilliant Kiwi designer who created 10 of the 14 boats in this year’s race, is based there, as is Gary Jobson. The state of Maryland is supposedly even considering partially underwriting a 60-footer in the upcoming race. . . Yachting magazine has withdrawn their support from the popular Whidbey Island Race Week. Meanwhile, some good news for Bay Area sailors; BMW has jumped in as the title sponsor of the upcoming Memorial Day Regatta (ex-Volvo). Briefly noted: George Koch sailed his J/22 Poco a Poco to overall victory in the 26-mile TransFolsom Race on April 10, followed by Late Start (Catalina 22, Tom Page) and Kodachrome (Capri 22, Mike Doyle). Regat¬ ta organizers reported, "The record number of boats were treated to just about as much breeze and sailing as they could stand!". . . Stanford dominated the St. Francis YC Collegiate Regatta on April 2-3. Just about the entire Stanford sailing squad travelled up for the Cityfront FJ event, as they fielded six of the 19 teams that competed. "LUST11", led by Charles Mead and Gretchen Uznis, won overall. Rude guests: "The Canadians spanked us!" was how Laser sailor Patrick Andreason summed up the Santa Cruz Olympic Class Regatta on April 15-17. Indeed, Canucks took the top spot in each of the three classes: Larry Lemieux took the Finn NAs (22 boats), Jason Rhodes straightbulleted the Laser NorCals (16 boats) and Tine Moberg Parker dominated the Europe Dinghy Spring Open (13 boats). Sled news: Hal Ward has decided it’s time to 'pony up' for a faster boat. His latest

Cheval ('horse' in French) will be a carbonfiber Andrews 70 built by Dennis Choate for a December delivery. Hal will be pulling out all the stops on the ’95 sled circuit. . . Peter Tong’s SC 70 Orient Express won Cabrillo Beach YC’s Summer Regatta in April over a small 7-boat fleet. OE is leading overall after two events the season, followed closely by Pyewacket and Evolution... The Cal Cup on May 27-29, now minus the infamous 'Poetry Night' dinner, is next up on the ULDB 70 schedule. Persuasive results: Alan Andrews designs cleaned up at Newport Harbor YC’s Ahmanson Cup/Skyklark Trophy Regatta in mid-April. Neil Barth’s Andrews-designed Excel 53 Persuasion won the 11-boat Cali¬ fornia 50s class, followed by three Andrews 56s (Cipango, Aldora and Medicine Man). Another Andrews boat, the 42-footer It’s OK!, dominated the IMS class. Barth, incidentally, just 'went public' with his Whitbread ’97 America’s Challenge syndicate. He intends to field the first allAmerican team ever for the ’97-’98 Whit¬ bread, and will buy an existing W-60 soon to begin training. John Jourdane will oversee the project, and will also sail aboard as navi¬ gator. Barth, who will take a year off from his medical practice to sail the race, has yet to announce any sponsors or a designer for the new boat (though Excel Yachts has been sel¬ ected to build it). Cruz notes: Greg Dorland’s Melges 24 First to Finish upset the normal pecking order down in Santa Cruz in the first SCORE race on April 10. Dorland cor¬ rected out first in Class A in the windy race, followed by Daisy (SC 40, John Buchanan), Animal House (Olson 30, Akrop/Lezin), Tsiris (Olson 29, Dan Nitake) and Revelry (SC 40, Dan Matarangas). Class B shaped up in this order: Flying Circus (Express 27, Gene Ryley), Wildthing (Express 27, Phil Myers), Summertime (Moore 24, Bassano/ Golsch/Wirtanen), Good Timin' (SC 27, Mike Evans), and AWB (Santana 35, Darryl Louis). The next weekend, the SC 27 fleet match raced for the Worth Brown Trophy, which Team Evans’ Good Timin’ took over Hanalei Express (Sturgeon/Schuyler) and an eight-boat field. Madro on the move: Jeff Madrigal! ►recently finished sixth in the fleet racing at U.S. Soling Nationals in Punta Gorda, Florida. Larry Klein of San Diego won the event, followed by Bill Abbott (Ontario), Bruce Clifford (Ontario), Dave Curtis (Marblehead) and John Kolius (Houston). Madro, along with crew Jim Barton and Kent Massey, bounced back to win the match racing portion of the competition, earning the right to attend the Soling World Match Race Championship in Copenhagen May, 1994 •UiLUJe39*

Page 173

THE RACING SHEET in mid-June. Team Madro, currently ranked third in the country after Klein and Curtis, will also sail at Kiel Week (Germany) and the Soling Worlds (Finland). "We’re learning more all the time," said Jeff. "And we’re hoping to upgrade our equipment if we can raise more money." Hawaiian eye: The SSS TransPac, which departs on June 25, now has 14 paid entries with the promise of a few more. One of the entries is shaky though: Rob MacFarlane (Tiger Beetle, Newport 30) recently broke his arm and is waiting to see if it heals in time to do the race. "I may go anyway," says Rob. "It would give new meaning to the term singlehanded." . . . The West Marine Pacific Cup (July 11-14) is still fully subscribed with 60 boats, plus a waiting list of 8 boats. We’ve heard that PCYC officials are advising all wait listees to plan on doing the race, so either they expect further attrition off the main list or they’re ready to bend the 60-boat limit a little. Whatever the case, the race has really hit the big time — at least three slicks (Sailing World, Sail and Cruising World) have discovered it and are planning feature coverage! Four boats have officially entered

Rob MacFarlane, the only real singlehanded sailor entered in this summer's SSS TransPac.

August’s ninth biennial Hawaii International Ocean Racing Series, better known as the Kenwood Cup. They are Georgia Express

SANTA CRUZ 70

1993 Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta Winner. This Bill Lee built sled is fully equipped for serious racing. Strong ULDB 70 Class Association. Beautifully & professionally maintained.

Asking $590,000 and reviewing offers. Call for additional information, a prospectus, and an appointment to preview.

Blake Quinn

(209) 896-4040

P.O. Box 12625 Fresno, California 93778 Page 174

• UliUJt 12 • May. 1994

(Mumm36, NZ), Turtle 5 (Elliott 40, Japan), Wizard (Jeppesen IMX-38, Hong Kong) and Zamboni (Doug Taylor’s Mumm 36 from Hawaii). Race director Ken Morrison expects over 40 entries from nine different countries. The only California entry that we’re aware of so far is Growler, Neil Barth’s new Andrews ILC-40. . . The Mo’ikeha Cup, a new race to the Big Island on August 14, is struggling a bit. "We’re hoping to pick up some spill-over from the Pacific Cup," said race director Bob Gray. As an incentive for the first 10 entries, the race is now offering free hotel accommodations for three nights upon arrival. The Butler did it: Lanee Butler, a 23year-old world-class 'boardhead' from Aliso Viejo, gets our vote for the most creative fundraising project of the year. Lanee raised money for her 1996 Olympic campaign by sailing the 125-mile Newport to Ensenada Race on a 12-foot board. An unofficial entrant in the race, she (and her support boat) started just before the fleet — and finished 29V2 hours later! Asked why she would undertake the grueling task, Butler responded, "Because no one else has ever tried."

SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE...

EVENTS

TUESDAY NIGHT SERIES Starts This Summer Bay Area contact;

STEVE KIRKPATRICK (415) 221-5207

So. California contact: MARTIN ELLIOT (714) 723-1374

Simple, Fast and Fun. Vanguard Racing Sailboats 16 Peckham Drive • Bristol, Rl 02809

(401) 254-0960

North. Discover the Difference. Eight of the world's top skippers and crew came to "duel it out" in J-105s at the St. Francis Match Racing Series held on San Francisco Bay April 16-17. The boats and equipment were carefully chosen to guarantee quality and equality for the highly competitive sailing teams. North Sails were selected for their speed - out of the bag and in any kind of wind. Every inch of our sails are engineered to deliver less stretch and greater durability.

Paul Cayard leads Thierry Peponnet in the final race When there's no time for experimenting. North delivers the superior performance and durability many sailors have come to know and trust. No matter what kind of boat you have, or where you take it,your North sail will consistently perform and hold it's shape. Cruisers also count on North for reliability and durability, because a sail that lasts longer costs less.

Other West Coast Lofts Huntington Beach San Diego 714-898-1234 619-224-2424 Marina Del Ray 310-827-8888 Channel Islands 805-984-8100

Newport Beach 714-642-7238

North Sails San Francisco 2415 Mariners Square Alameda, CA 94105 510-522-5373

May, 1994 â&#x20AC;˘ LaIZUJi Z9 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 175

Made with Lewmar Blocks

Clip-on Can Holder • Thermal can, bottle and glass holder • Solid, soft an durable UV resistant polyurethane • No tools for attachment - fits most guard rails • Easy to relocate (use over and over) • Patented Fits rails from 0.6" to 1.1". Specify Slue or White. White shipped if not specified. No. CH2 List $15.00 A/fT w.SO

PowerSurvivor 35 The First Choice of Offshore Boaters. Draws only 4 amps at 12 volts. Produces 1.4 gallons per hour. Manual backup operation (handle included) to further conserve power or for emergency use. Portable - weighs only 21 lbs. Extended Cruising Kit available-lnquire. List $1665 A/fT *f696.50

The Little Wonder Watermaker

and Samson LS Line

Defender Boom Vangs

12113^

Call Defender For Inflatables and RIB’s From Achilles, Avon, Caribe, Bombard, Novurania, Sillinger, Dynous, Nissan, Zodiac and More. Call For New deardoats™ Kid’s.

USCG/SOLAS

Forespar Whisker Pole Blowout/ Special Purchase/

100% stainless steel. Includes pliers, grip¬ pers wire cutter and stripper, pry bar, ser¬ rated and spearpoint knife blades, file, bottle opener, utility edge & two screwdrivers. List $74.95 A/fT *59.95 Optional nylon sheath *6.95

Established 1938

We Make Boating More Affordable/ Free 400 Page 1994 Catalog-Call.

Village Marine’s continuous duty system produces up to 150 gals./day of fresh Holt Allen pure water from seawater, drawing only Kevlar Cam 12.5 amps at 12v. Also available in mod¬ ular configuration for the smallest of Cleats spaces. Full one year warranty. Excellent strengthto-weight ratio, smooth LW-150 Enclosed 12 volt desalinator cam action and proven holding unit, prefilter, cleaning system, cleaning ability result in a featherweight cleat chemicals, and spare filter. truly heavy-weight performance. List $2995.00 A/er *2649.50 with Model No. Min. Rope Max. Rope Your Price LWM-150 Modular 12 volt desalinator HA-576 3mm 12mm $15.45 with accessories above plus boost pump. HA-577 2mm 8mm 13.72 List $2995.00 A/fT *2649.50 Fairleads for above: $9.57 HA-4675 for HA-576 Leatherman 10.08 HA-4665 for HA-577 12 Tools in One: Needlenose Pliers, Large Screwdriver, Regular Pliers, Approved Flares Small Screwdriver, Knife Red Hand Held Flare #KG1111. 60 sec. Blade, Philips Screwdriver, burn time. 15,000 C.P. A/fT */0.95 Wire Cutter, Medium Screwdriver, Ruler, “Proteus III” 38mm Red Parachute Metal/ Wood File/Saw, Flare #KG0801. 40 sec. bum time. Can/Bottle Opener, 30,000 C.P. 300' altitude. *35,95 Awl/Punch. Length: 4" closed. Orange Floating Smoke Signal List $54.95 A/er *39.95 #KG1602. 3 min. burn time. *38.95

SOG Pocket Toolchest

Industries, Inc.

In response to the high-priced vang sets available today, we have come out with our own vang kits. Using top quality Samson Low Stretch Double Braid and Lewmar Blocks, we have achieved greater strength and lower prices than others. Size 1-Lewmar size 1 Solent Blocks. Max working load 1700 lbs. 40 feet of 3/6" Samson LS Line. Prespliced Lewmar blocks #9156 & 9168. Foldable List $199.00 A/er *ft5.00 Sport Size 2-Lewmar size 2 Solent Blocks. Dinghy Max working load 2500 lbs. 50 feet of BearBoats" offer all the features you’v 7/16" Samson LS Line. Prespliced been asking for at very affordable Lewmar blocks #9258 & 9288. prices. Unlike our competitors (who List $271.00 A/fT */89.00 offer only 10 models of inflatables from two or three manufacturers), Preventer Kits Defender stocks over 150 models of Defender now offers complete pre inflatables from 13 manufacturers. spliced preventer kits at low prices. We know a great deal when we see it. Size 1 - for boats up to 28 feet. BearBoats'" is the best inflatable you can 40' Samson SLS 5/16”line. buy in this category. Look at these features: • Genuine 1100 Decitex Pennel & Nicro 11000S Snap Shackle Flippo“ Hypaion and neoprene coated polyester fabric • Overlapped seams are Lewmar 8106 Snatch Block taped inside for excellent air retention • Floorboards are marine grade plywood List Price $191.95 A/fT */30.00 (painted with light grey marine paint) • Stringers combine aluminum and wood for superior stiffness without the weight • Stainless tow rings • Molded PVC bow han¬ Size 2 - for boats up to 40 feet. dle • Genuine Ha/key-Roberts™ valves • Removable bench seat • Heavy duty 60' Samson SLS 1/2"line teardrop rub strake • Includes oars, footpump, carry bag and repair kit Nicro 15000S Snap Shackle • FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON FABRIC AND SEAMS » Shipped RPS Lewmar 8206 Snatch Block List Price $251.95 A/er */60.00 Model LOA (Inside) BOA (Inside) Max HP Weight Persons Air Chambers Tube Diam.

Heavy duty adjustable whisker poles. “DL” style poles have double trigger latches. “Sl style poles have one trigger latch and one line hook with sheave. All models ship UPS. An Incredible Value! Size (Style) Sections Diameter Blowout! 1-7/8" $89.00 6 to 12 ft (SL) 2 1-7/8" 99.00 6 to 12 ft (DL) 2 2" 115.00 7 to 18 ft (SL) 3 7 to 17 ft (DL) 3 2" 125.00

KODIAK 8'2"(6T) GRIZZLY 9'3"(7'3")

kodiak Your

4'6"(2'4") 4'10"(2'4")

8 10

77 lbs. 4 (825 lbs.) 2+AIR KEEL

30 lbs. 4 (925 lbs.) 3+AIR KEEL

PRtcf *829.95

grizzly Your

14" 15"

PRtcf *,899.95

Outboard Engine Specials/

GPS Systems

Defender sells more GPS’s than any of All engines are new, in original box, complete OUR COMPETITORS. OUR REGULAR SELLING with manufacturer’s warranty. Call for the lowest prices on any other size outboard. PRICES ARE ALWAYS LOWER THAN OUR COMPETI¬ Year Your Price Manufacturer Rating TORS’ ADVERTISEMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.

Model List Your Price Apelco GPS-15 $1029 $558.95 Garmin GPS-45 795 439.95 Garmin GPS-75 991 559.95 Garmin GPS-95 (Aviation) 1189.00 Garmin GPS Map 210 2095. 1194.00 Humminbird NS10 1599 999.00 Interphase Pilot GPS 899 479.95 Magellan Meridian 699 429.00 Magellan Trailblazer (Hiking) 449.00 Magellan NAV 5000DX 1135 769.00 Magellan MAP 7000 Aviation 999.00 Magnavox MX-100 1895 1499.95 Micrologic Sportsman 695 419.95 Micrologic Admiral 1895 969.95 Motorola TRAXAR 695 475.00 Northstar Europa GPS 1295 879.95 Northstar 941X 1995 1349.95 Northstar 941X w/Diff 2795 1889.95 Raytheon RayStar 198 1895 1094.95 Si-Tex GPS-8 1349 864.95 Sony I PS-760 1599 1194.95 Trimble Ensign GPS 795 559.95 Trimble Ensign XL GPS 995 689.95 Trimble Flightmate Pro (Aviation) 789.95 Trimble Scout (Hiking/Hunting) 749.95 Trimble NT-100 1695 1239.00

'9 3 $399.95 2.3 HP 549.95 3 HP '93 639.95 '92 4 HP 889.95 6 HP ’93 1029.95 ’93 8 HP 569.95 '94 3.5 HP '94 779.95 5 HP 94 1059.95 8 HP ’94 1339.95 10 HP ’94 519.95 3.5 HP ’94 709.95 5 HP Above model supplied with an integral tank Tohatsu 5 HP ’94 769.95 Above model supplied with a remote tank Tohatsu 8 HP '94 999.95 Tohatsu 10 HP ’94 1189.95 Tohatsu 12 HP '94 999.95

Evinrude Evinrude Evinrude Evinrude Evinrude Nissan Nissan Nissan Nissan Tohatsu Tohatsu

Evinrude Available From Tri-State Area Only.

Handheld VHF Radios Our regular selling prices are always lower than our competitors' advertise¬ ments AND PROMOTIONS. *N0 SALES TAX*

Model List Your Price Apelco VXL-501 $369 $168.95 Apelco 510 VHF ’New* 414 228.00 loom M7 459 234.95 loom M15 ’New* 898 449.95 Kenwood TKM-107KC 509 259.95 Maricom M6000 279 109.95 Motorola MP+ 639 329.95 Standard HX-230S 449 227.95

OCEANu Clip-On Fenders

Model A1B or A1W A2B or A2W A3B or A3W A4B or A4W

These solid soft and durable polyurethane fenders are a new patented design which clip firmly to stainless round railings, sav¬ ing the cost of fender baskets. Lifetime Warranty. Available in Blue “B” or White “W”. Specify Color! White sent if not specified. Diam x Length For ' Rails " is List Net 6.3" x 15.8" .8"-1.0" 3.3 5 lbs. $34.50 25.95 7.9" x 16.1" ,6"-1.1" 5.5 7 lbs. 36.17 50.90 9.1" x 20.9" 6.4 1.0"-1.3" 11 lbs. 69.50 52.15 9.8" x 23.6" 1.0"-1.4" 10.6 13 lbs. 61.25 60.95

The Fine Print: * We do not collect sales tax on shipments outside N.Y. State. Shipments to New York State will incur local sales tax. Prices valid until May 31 sub¬ ject to manufacturers' price increases!decreases. Not responsible for typographical errors. Some products may be limited supply. Shipping not included in prices. Defender Industries, Inc. 255 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Orders 800*628*8225 Local N.Y. 914*632*3001 FAX 800*628*8225 Page 176 • UiLUjt

39 •

May. 1994

’

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Once a Year Teak Care

STAINLESS STEEL "GRIPS" FROM NAUTITOOL™ NO MORE RUSTY TOOLS! NAUTITOOL INC. announces the world premier of a stainless steel locking grip pliers. The tools are of exceptional qual¬ ity and built for a lifetime of use in the marine environment. The handle, ad¬ justing screw and spring are manufactured from 304 stainless steel. The jaws are made from hardened 400 Series stainless. The tool is initially available in three sizes, 7", 8" and 10". Prices are from S29.50 (shipping extra). ADVANTAGES: • Resists corrosion - specially designed for the marine environment. • Safety - in perfect working condition when you need it. • A homogenous material, there is no plating or coating to peel or chip. • Compatible with the fittings and fasteners on your boat, stainless tools will minimize staining of fittings and fasteners. Manufacturers and installers of quality products always use stain¬ less tools for assembly. NAUTITOOL'S stainless tool line includes an adjustable wrench, hex. keys, electrical wire stripper and crimper, pliers, 1" and 1.5" stainless steel rachet tie-downs, screwdrivers, scrapers and some woodworking tools. Check with us later this year for a machete, various pliers, stainless feeler gauge, and screwdriver tips. Freebrochureavailable. Worldwideshipping. Check, Mastercard , or Visa.

NAUTITOOL, INC. 196 Wyckoff St. Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

(800) 822-3620 24 hrs. 7 days • 24 hr. Fax: (718) 852-6931 (718) 852-3620 Dealer Inquiries

Teak wood adds a finished, luxurious look to virtually every type of boat. Unfortunately, the maintenance associated with properly dressed teak is extremely time consuming, which turns a large number of boat owners off to this beautiful wood. Star brite is going to change all that with its new Tropical Formula Teak Oil/Sealer. This unique product protects teak from sun, salt and weathering while imparting a warm natural patina to the intricate wood gain. But, unlike other teak finishes, Star brite Tropical Formula Teak Oil/Sealer will last a year or more, even when exposed to torrid tropical conditions. It's guaranteed to outlast all other teak oils and sealers or your money back. The product offers a choice of Natural Light or Classic Teak colors to suit all boaters' tastes. Star brite Tropical Formula Teak Oil/Sealer is packaged in 16 fl. oz., 32 fl. oz. and one U.S. gallon sizes. It's available at marine accessory stores, tackle shops and sporting goods outlets. For further information call toll free: 1-800-327-8583 Star brite, 4041 SW 47 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

ENJOY BLUE WATER CRUISING WITH NEW SAILOMAT 600 The New Standari of Excellence in Sailboat Blue Water Self-Steering. Inovative design and high manufacturing quality combined, with performance and durability. In every vital aspect the superior performer in all conditions and winds.

New Price Guarantee: We will match the SAILOMAT 600 base price with any other US built servopendulum (incl. competitor Monitor) - Limited-Time Offer! Details and professional assistance from:

SAILOMAT USA P.O. Box 2077 La Jolla, CA 92038-2077 Fax (619) 454-3512 (619)454-6191 • 1 (800) 722-1109

Cape Horn Integrated Self Steering

Beckson Marine, Inc., offers a wide range of marine accessories, as well as the famous Thirsty-Mate‘ Bilge Pump. Safety through Quality en¬ sures peace of mind - knowing that Beckson products won't let you down when the weather gets nautical. Products designed - by boaters for boaters -to perform to rigid specifications. Beckson, for the very best original equipment and accessories. Let us provide your accessory solution. /v

SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG

BECKSON MARINE, INC. 165-L Holland Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605-2136 Tel 203-333-1412 Fax 203-384-6954'

Will not spoil the pleasant lines of your yacht! New generation inte¬ grated self-steering system ren¬ ders others obsolete. Dependable from Force 2 to Force 10. Servopendulufn driven by wind vane or small autopilot controls yacht's rudder through quadrant inside lazarette. Guaranteed for one cir¬ cumnavigation or 28,000 miles.

CAPE HORN MARINE PRODUCTS 316 Girouard Oka, Quebec JON 1E0

CANADA Call toll free (BOO)CAP-HORN 514-479-6314 Fax: 514-479-1895

. May. 1994 • lOMJU Z9 • Page 177

CHANGES

With reports this month from Mika at San Bias, Mexico; the Pride of Baltimore II halfway between Panama and Hawaii; Cassiopeia on the hard at Lautoka, Fiji; Avventura playing with sea life in Banderas Bay; Vlveka on travels between Hawaii and the Med; Yana on a clever way of making money while cruising; Grail on an endless hard slog home from Panama via the Galapagos; Dawn on the St. Paddy’s Week festivities in Melaque; and just three little Cruise Notes.

Mika — N/A John Guzzwell, Jr. San Bias, Mexico (Pacific Northwest) We originally planned to bypass San Bias on our way south from Isla Isabella, but pulled in after David and Cindi Walker of Godsend decided to \ stop and do some inland travelling. We’re now writing to highly recommend this town to other cruisers. San Bias is situated on a river estuary, but given reasonable weather and a high tide, crossing the bar isn’t a problem for most boats with moderate draft. Once inside you’ll be rewarded with a safe all-weather anchorage and lots of green jungle — a pleasant change after the browns of Baja. You only need to take care when anchoring as the tidal stream inside can move quite quickly. Oh yeah, you’ll also need mosquito netting at dawn and dusk. San Bias isn’t fancy like Cabo, but rather reflects a combination of the regional fishing and agricultural activities with a little tourism thrown in. The upshot is a clean, inexpensive town with a nice plaza, great fresh food from

San Bias also happens to be the adopted town of Norman and Jan Goldie, two Americans who operate the local net on VHF 22. Both are retired, but have taken it upon themselves to provide a variety of services to both the Mexican community and the visiting yachties. Upon our arrival, we stopped off at their lovely home and were provided with cold drinks, a town map showing the locations of the Port Captain, bakery, etc., and given loads of advice on what to do and see. Judging from their guest book, we are just one of hundreds of boat crews that have called on San Bias and their home. During our week ashore, we kept our valuables, passports and dinghy at their house and slept well knowing they — along with other cruisers — were keeping an eye Mika and Godsend. In short, they helped make our stay in San Bias pleasant and enjoyable — and deserve all the thanks they get. San Bias is a wonderful place for boaters. — john, jr. 3/4/94 Readers — San Bias is one of our favorite places in Mexico, a sweet seaside town that’s yet to be overrun with tourism. And while the nearby mountains are a major pot¬ growing region, it’s quite safe for all except those looking to make a big score. John Guzzwell, Sr., incidentally, was just passing through Sausalito with his Gilesdesign Treasure, with which he’ll compete in the upcoming Pan Pacific Race from Marina del Rey to Japan. John Sr., of course, is noted for his circumnavigation aboard the tiny Trekka.

San Bias, the most Mexican of towns along the Mexican coast.

nearby fields and good restaurants. The locals are friendly and don’t try to sell you condo units. Page 178 •

• May. 1994

Pride Of Baltimore II Rosemary Seal Halfway From Panama To Hawaii (Sausalito) Those of us aboard the topsail schooner Pride of Baltimore II — 175 feet sparred length, 100 feet on deck — are definitely upbeat since we passed the halfway point yesterday. It’s just another 2,225 miles to Hilo, Hawaii. As most people who’ve sailed from Panama to Hawaii know, the first part of the trip is through an area of the Pacific that’s

almost always calm. As such, we had to motorsail for the first 12 days. But now that we’re able to sail, it’s wonderfully quiet except for the soothing rush of the water against the hull. Here in the trades, we’re beam reaching at 10 knots in 20 knots of breeze. We’re on starboard tack and will be all the way to the Islands. The Pride has an easy motion in the ocean swells, so in my snug port bunk, I’m gently rocked to sleep. Our noon run on Thursday was 181 miles and today it was 185 miles. I watch in admiration as sail adjustments and changes are made as constantly as on a TransPac racer. Right now we’re carrying nine sails: the top gallant, studding sail, fore topsail, three headsails, foresail, mainsail and main topsail. Since all the gear is big and heavy, I just try and stay out of the way while the sail

IN LATITUDES

(Inset) Rosemary Seal looking out to sea with (spread) 'Pride'.

changes are made. I’m allowed to steer when it’s comparatively easy, but even then it takes all my concentration to hold a proper course. I just feel lucky to be here and experience the beauty of the sea, the tropical sunsets and the power of a fine schooner under sail. I’m part of the 4 to 6 watch, which is great because it means I get to see both the sunrises and sunsets. The others on the boat include a captain, two mates, bosun, engineer, six deckhands and a wonderful cook. As the sole passenger, I have a private two-berth cabin off the main salon. All of the crew are extremely competent — including four young women who work right along with the men. They set sail, haul

in lines and go aloft in the rigging. Mind you, the top of the rig is 103 feet above the deck. The women are pretty, too! The Pride is as smart as any yacht, with lots of varnished trim and a big teak wheel. It’s not all work, though, as right now eight of us are on the afterdeck playing Trivial Pursuit. On Saturday nights a video is shown on deck. Imagine watching Blazing Saddles while sailing under a brilliantly starry sky 400 miles from the nearest land! There’s no popcorn, but there are lots of peanuts. We get our power from a bank of batteries that’s charged by the generator four hours a day, during which time we also make our fresh water. We send reports to NOAA four times as day as they are particularly interested in this seldom traveled part of the Pacific. They will analyze the data to try to track El Nino’s presence. Right now the sea temperature is 83°,

which is just right for a deck shower with a bucket followed by a fresh water rinse in the stall belowdecks. We’re allowed to shower every three days. Everyone puts on a clean shirt for the Four O’Clock Party on the afterdeck on Sundays when the cook serves treats such as calamari with olive oil on freshly baked French bread. This goes with Panama beer and soft drinks. The ship is a living museum, traditional in hull shape and rig, sailed by young and enthusiastic crew who work hard at keeping her in shape at sea and at the dock. Working lines and rigging are inspected constantly for chafe and stretch. The bilges are checked every hour, and scrapping and varnishing are a passion. Pride of Baltimore II was launched in 1988. She was modeled after Chasseur, an 18th century Baltimore Clipper which proved so successful as a privateer against the British that she became known as 'The Pride of Baltimore'. Pride II is currently tracing the track of early clipper ships that traded in the Pacific. After her landfall at Hilo, she’ll continue on to Pearl Harbor to take part in a memorial ceremony in conjunction with the United States Navy. The ceremony will commemorate the lives lost aboard the original Pride of Baltimore, which sank on May 14, 1986, and the USS Maryland, which was sunk on December 7,1941 during jhe attack on Pearl Harbor. The memorial will be held at midday in Pearl on the 14th, the eighth anniversary of the loss of the Pride at sea. Incidentally, our cook Jeannie is a sometime Sausaliton. When Sterling Hayden was readying Wanderer for his storied voyage to Tahiti, she joined up as cook with Spike Africa and his wife. She turns out marvelous meals, but admits it is more difficult when the Pride is going over 10 knots — which she is now and which is why everyone is whooping and hollering. We’re really cooking and it looks like -more breeze is coming as we fly across the Pacific. We haven’t seen anything but dolphins and flying fish out here, but we’re making our own fun! — rosemary 4/15 Readers — The Pride of Baltimore will continue on from Hawaii to Alaska, British Columbia, Seattle, Oregon and San Francisco, where there will be an open house August 23 - September 3, and probably May. 1994 •

Z2 • Page 179

CHANGES

another open house in Sausalito from September 3 - 7. If you’re interested in crewing aboard the Pride, contact Jackie Bast at (410) 539-1151. As for Rosemary, she can be excused for not lending a hand when sail changes are made. She’d passed her 70th birthday when she sailed from St. Martin to Venezuela aboard Big O, and that was several years ago. And even though it blew in excess of 30 knots in the channels between some of the islands, she more than held her own at the wheel. \ Cassiopeia — Golden Gate 30 Terry, Heidi & Carly Kotas On The Hard In Fiji (Gig Harbor, Washington) While visiting Santa Barbara, we picked up a copy of the February Latitude to read as our daughter played in the sand. Boy, were we surprised to see a picture of our boat - on the hard in Fiji - in that very issue! We left Cassiopeia at Neisau Marina in Lautoka, Fiji, so we could spend the holidays with family and friends in the Pacific Northwest. We work when we’re home to justify the trip, buy new things for the boat and build up the cruising kitty. Until we learned of the boatyard in Fiji, we’d planned to sail to New Zealand and leave the boat there while we came home. The drawback of that would have been we wouldn’t have much time to explore Fiji when we return in April at the end of cyclone season — something we’re really looking forward to. We were able to do the same thing last year, when we left Cassiopeia in Hawaii while we returned home for a few months. Being able to go home periodically has extended our cruise tremendously. It’s an option we hadn’t even considered — or heard of — when we first set out in June of 1992. We won’t really know how well leaving the boat in Fiji will have worked out until we return, nonetheless we have a few tips for others who might be thinking about doing the same. First, boats are only allowed to stay in Fiji for six months, which means you’ll either have to arrive October just before cyclone season starts in October and leave at the end in April, or apply for an extension. In order to get an extension, you must apply in writing to the Minister of Finance. Apply early as it took us three months to get ours. Page 180 • UuuJtli • May. 1994

When we applied, we included copies of our passports and entry papers, a letter from the boatyard stating what we would be paying to stay there, a letter explaining why we wanted to stay longer in Fiji, plus a projection of how much money we would be spending during our stay. The Fijians don’t want boats left unattended and they want cruisers to contribute to their economy. Second, get to know the people at the boatyard, who are lovely. The girls in the office and the men in the yard can be very friendly and helpful, and will really watch out for a friend’s boat. It’s been very reassuring to occasionally call and check on Cassiopeia and get a warm response from whoever answers the phone. Incidentally, Niesau Marina has 24-hour security with guards stationed at the main gate. If you want, they’ll put your boat on the hard directly in front of the security guards. Our plan for this year is to sail back to the Northwest for an extended 'work break' before setting out cruising once again. But then we’re also considering Hawaii. Then, too, the boatyard at Raiatea in the Societies is another option. We’ll just have to see. One thing we do know is there are as many ways to go cruising as there are boats!

The reason for leaving boats in Fiji for cyclone season is to spend more time relaxing and less time battling gales to and from Kiwiland.

This half a year of working, half a year of . cruising, seems to be the solution for us and might be for others out there. It means we’re not away from home for that long, but it also means we keep replenishing the resources necessary for an extended cruise. We hope this idea of breaking the trip up by leaving your boat in foreign ports helps someone embark on their cruise — because that’s what’s important. It’s not how you do it — just that you do it! — the kotas 2/94 Kotas — While it’s not always easy to structure, cruising part of the year and being back home part of the year has offered the best of both worlds to many cruisers. Rob and Joan Roy of Tiburon has been doing it — if we remember correctly — for close to 25 years now. There are numerous others. Awentura — Tayana 37 Mary Taylor, Paul Zack Manta Ray Mania (Long Beach) When Paul and I began planning for our cruising life, we dreamed of all the wonderful things we would be doing. Somewhere on

IN LATITUDES

that list — but certainly not at the top — was the thought of being able see marine and other wildlife up close. As it’s turned out, being face to face with nature has ranked among the best parts of the trip to date. And when I say 'face to face', I’m referring to things like 'booby breath' and manta ray mouths. Commitments to family and friends kept us based out of Puerto Vallarta for almost two months in early 1994. While passing the time between visitors, we had a chance to become acquainted with some bird and sea life in lovely, 20-mile wide Banderas Bay. Sleek brown and white birds, boobys are especially plentiful in the Banderas Bay area because of nearby bird sanctuaries. They supposedly got their name from early British explorers who thought them to be the stupidest birds they’d ever encountered. If you’ve observed their repeated attacks on fish lures, you might be inclined to think that’s an understatement. The best you can say for them is that they’re 'trusting' creatures. Our first experience with a boobys obsession with fishing lures occurred when we approached Tres Marietas and discovered we had a brown submarine-like creature attached to a lure that was supposed to appeal only to elusive dorado.

It turned out to be a booby who had been practicing his shallow diving skills. Highly distressed that we might in part be responsible for the demise of such a creature, we reeled him in, drained half the Pacific from his insides, and performed CPR on him atop the BBQ. Just as Paul was about to attempt mouth-to-beak resuscitation, the booby shook itself and flew away. From that point on, we vowed to keep a closer watch on our lures and free all the suicidal boobys we could. But when we hooked a booby on each of our next two trips to Tres Marietas, we decided bird safety was more important than us catching fish, so we abandoned trolling anywhere near boobys. During our time in Banderas Bay, we’d seen dozens of whales spouting and flipping their tails — but almost always on a far horizon. We figured we’d probably never have an opportunity to see them close up, but we were wrong! Coming out of Yelapa, we saw a Mexican panga excitedly powering directly at us. A closer look proved that it wasn’t coming alone — there were three humpback whales on a direct collision course with us! Amid excited running to the bow by our guests and frantic shouts of "Put it in reverse!" by the First Mate, Avventura came to a halt. It was just in time for us to see the three whales gracefully glide by. Paul still swears he smelled whale breath! But nothing was as awesome and impressive as swimming with manta rays. We had been intermittently buddy boating with our friends Jim and Darda Harrison of

Compromise, and all four of us spent as much time as possible snorkeling and were always looking for clear water where we might swim among colorful fish. Since the water is the clearest at the Tres Marietas, we

headed out one day to look around. We were treated to a great show by a manta that was doing back flips. Little did we know that shortly thereafter he would be putting on an even better — and closer — show! We’d spent about 30 minutes in the water looking at all the damselfish, blue/green parrotfish, and spotted puffers, and were swimming back to the boat when an ominous dark shadow appeared and glided with a graceful swoop about three feet beneath us. My first reaction was that it was the spaceship from Close Encounters of the Third Kind, but it was really just a huge manta ray. Dark on top and white on the bottom, it must have been 15 feet across. It had large forward head flaps that framed an equally large — or so it seemed to us — slot¬ like mouth. It also had a long tail with a stinger. After Paul peeled my deathlike grip off his arm, we all surfaced to share our excitement at what we had seen. As we did, we realized we had more company. Now there were two mantas putting on a show for us! They swirled, swooped, turned to show their undersides, then disappeared in the murk. Soon they returned to repeat the performance. Once we got over the initial shock and fear of being in the water so near such large creatures, we were able to enjoy their underwater ballet. We got the distinct impression they enjoyed their performance as much as we enjoyed watching it. We must have spent at least 30 minutes in the water, The Tayana 37 'Avventura', an unexpected wildlife research vessel.

and it was only the approach of hypothermia that caused us to leave. Jim, Darda, Paul and I agreed that swimming with the mantas has been our ultimate Mexico experience so far. I’m equally certain our fellow cruisers and Ham radio contacts who’ve heard us endlessly May. 1994 • UfcWtl2 • Page 181

CHANGES

wax eloquently about the episode, feel that now that it’s been in Latitude, we’ll finally shut up about 'manta ray mania'. — mary & paul 3/15/94 Mary & Paul — If you’ve read this month’s Letters, we’re certain you’re as dismayed as we about what happened to some of the manta rays at Isla Socorro. They’re indeed graceful creatures. Viveka — 75-ft Staysail Schooner Merl Petersen East Pacific & The Med (Honolulu, Hawaii) So much water has passed beneath my schooner’s keel in the last 4V2 years that 1 think a recap is in order. In June of '89 we did the Hawaii to Hiroshima Race and finished third. A week later we left for Nahodka, Russia, which is near Vladivostok, so we could participate in the race from Nahodka to Hokaido, Japan. Covering as many as 720 miles in just 66 hours — with our spinnaker, gollywobbler and main, we set 10,000 sq. ft. of sail — we took first and broke all the records. We spent the rest of that summer in Japan, and when it got cold headed down to warmer Okinawa. Chuck and Nancy Sommers of Glen Ellen joined me in May of '90, and we sailed back to Japan’s beautiful Inland Sea with its 3,000 islands. For the typhoon season I holed up in Hiroshima and then sailed south to Kagashima. What an

The 'President of the Pacific Ocean' with a young crewmember from Russia.

interesting place, as there’s an active volcano right in the center of the harbor. The pumice rock that spews out is so light that it Page 182 •

• May, 1994

floats; once sucked up into engine water ,, intakes, it can create all kinds of problems. After another stop in Okinawa, we had a fast passage to Hong Kong and Christmas dinner at the Mariner’s YC. By this time the Sommers had had to return home and I was joined by my old friend Carl Ruegg of Fresno. After two months in Hong Kong, we had a very interesting week in the nearby Portuguese colony of Macau. The local chief of police was very nice and allowed us to tie up at their dock and use their showers. He also invited us to have lunch with him each afternoon at the station, lunch being a six course meal with wine. Immediately following lunch there were cocktails, so by 1500 none of us were feeling any pain. We could only stand this style of life for about a week. One thing we did before leaving Macau was cross over into China. Naturally, we got some Chinese money at the border. But when Carl and I saddled up to a bar in China and ordered beers, the bartender said we had to get another kind of Chinese money. China looks like an interesting place, but right now travelling there isn’t very easy. Departing Macau, we arrived at the Manila YC, which wasn’t the best place to start 1991. They charged me $900 to sterntie to a breakwater for one month. Despite the lack of hospitality shown visiting yachtsmen, I spent a year in the Phillipines and found it to have many beautiful islands and ports. Theft, however, is a significant problem and you have to guard all your possessions day and night. I had my dinghy stolen at Cebu, but I was able to ransom it back for $300 at a pirate’s village. In January of '92, we departed the Phillipines for Kota Kinabalu, which is on the northwest coast of Borneo, which itself is in eastern Malaysia. We anchored off the KKYC, and they were great about allowing us to use their facilities and showers. This is also a good place to get repairs done, and we hauled Viveka for a bottom job. Khunching, one of the oldest cities in Borneo, was our next stop. Located 20 miles up the Sauai River, it was an interesting trip as we had to keep our eyes open for logs, trees and floating islands. Blessed by good winds, we had a 2V6-day sail to Singapore, where we anchored off the Chaingi YC. Facilities there cost a reasonable $1.50/day/person. Singapore isa very clean and well organized city, but at a cost. You can’t, for example, buy chewing

or drink on the metro, you can be fined $500. As a result, you don’t see any garbage in that city/state/republic. I was joined in Singapore by my grandson Peter Thompson and three others who had read about my trip in Latitude. They contacted my daughter who arranged the rendezvous. Mid-April we left Singapore for Port Klang, Malaysia, by way of the Malacca Straits. At the time, about four ships a month were being attacked by pirates. Pirates don’t bother with private yachts. Port Klang — which means 'beetle nut' — is the port city for Kuala Lampur, and we stayed for about a week. Our next stop was Lankawi, just up the coast. You won’t find better officials anywhere in the world, as it

IN LATITUDES

■Mpw

HUPS

ifc

(From below), 'Viveka' passing through the Corinth Canal; side-tied at Rovinj, Croatia; and hauled at Kusadasi, Turkey. (Top) Merl of Arabia!

took all of about five minutes to clear in. Phuket — the Riviera of Thailand — was our next stop. While my crew would move on, I would remain in the area from May until February of '93. While there are still secluded parts of Pkuket, it is now loaded with many luxurious waterfront hotels; we initially anchored just off the Latitude 8° Yacht Club and Restaurant. Visits to James Bond Island — famous from the movie The Man With The Golden Gun — and Phi Phi Island are among the highlights of that region. We took a hairy trip up the river to Sandi Kan, hairy because we often had less than two feet beneath the keel. I hauled my boat

at a yard there, and they really screwed up and put two holes in Viveka’s hull of about one square foot each. They seemed to think it was amusing; needless to say, I was pissed! Since nobody there knew how to properly repair a double-planked wooden hull, it was left for me and my crew to do. But at least we had a clean bottom for the Raja Muda Cup, a racing series in Malaysia that’s been rapidly gaining in international popularity. In just 20 knots of wind we were able to charge along at 10 knots while flying just the forestaysail and main. We were first across the line in our class, but for some reason they didn’t have a line honors trophy. 1 was a bit upset because they’d already given us the highest handicap of any boat there. The series finished up at Langkawi. While the parties were really terrific, the races weren’t that well organized. We then continued on to Phi Phi Island,

Thailand, for the King’s Cup Regatta. Once again we were the first boat to finish in our class, but because of our handicap won no trophies. On February 3, I left Phuket for Galle, India, by way of the Nicobar Islands. For reasons that escape me, we were chased by a 300-foot passenger ship. Every way I turned, the ship followed! Once he got really close to me, so I made a more abrupt turn than he could make, and we lost them. Had I not, we would have intentionally been run down. When I reported this incident over the net, another yacht reported a similar experience. The captain of the ship responded by saying he just wanted to photograph our boats. It sounds crazy, but it seems like the only possible explanation. We had two 200-mile days without using the main on the way to Galle, where it turned out to be something like old home week. Frank Robben’s Kialoa II from Berkeley — which we had raced against in the Honolulu to Hiroshima Race — was there. A couple of days later, my friend D.J. Johnson’s Final Approach, also from Honolulu, arrived! India is about the last place in the world you figure on meeting old friends and their boats! Our Indian Ocean crossing was from Galle to Aden, Yemen. Aden’s port was completely covered with thick, black oil, and Viveka and my dinghy were immersed in it. tyfhile at Aden, I took on an 18-year-old Russian boy as crew. He was the son of a friend I had met in Nahodka. He rounded out a pretty international crew: an Aussie and his girlfriend, a Kiwi, a South African and a Russian. We had 35 knots of wind on the nose at the entrance to the Red Sea, so we anchored in a small cove. A small boat came out and told us we had to anchor in the next cove north — so we did. At 0100 we were boarded by a bunch of scruffy soldiers who asked what we were doing there. When we explained we were waiting for the wind to •abate, they told us we had to leave by 0600, at which time they would return. Pointing to their rifles, they said it would be Bang! Bang! Bang! if we were still there. Needless to say, we were up and out of there by 0530. Fortunately, the wind direction had changed and we put in a couple of 185-mile days on the way to Port Sudan. There are many wonderful places to visit in the world, but Sudan is not one of them. Everything was very expensive and they only accept May, 1994 • UMuAZS • Page 183

CHANGES

U.S. dollars as payment! The Red Sea has many great reefs and spectacular diving, but it’s a bitch heading north because of the notoriously frequent and strong headwinds. Fortunately, there are many places to duck out of the wind, but they all have to be on the west side of the sea because Saudi Arabia doesn’t permit yachts on their coastline. At 46 tons gross weight, Viveka was able to plough through the steep chop better than the smaller and lighter boats. About 50 yachts heading up the Red Sea checked in with a cruiser’s net each morning. During roll call boats would pass on any pertinent information, such as the availability of food and water, problems with customs and immigration, prices and chart information. Because the charts are off by as much as 2Vz miles in some places, ducking in and out of reefs was always a thrill. While at anchor, for example, our GPS often put us a mile on land! It took us 22 days to traverse the Red Sea, including eight days spent at anchor or in port. When we arrived in Port Suez, the police wanted to arrest me. I’d allowed the Aussie and his girlfriend to get off at Hergada, Egypt, so when we got to Port Suez, I sent Scot the Kiwi to Customs and Immigration to make sure everything was all right. Scot assured me things were in order. It turns out, however, there are two different customs and immigration authorities in Egypt, one for air and land tourists, and one for tourists by vessel. Scot had gone to the wrong one, so the Port Suez Police wanted to arrest me! It was finally worked out, but I later learned that the Aussie and his girlfriend had to spend two days in an Egyptian jail. It’s not necessary to get an agent if you want to traverse the Suez Canal, but the authorities give you a hard time if you don’t. Like many others, we used 'The Prince of the Red Sea'. When the Prince learned that I am the 'President of the Pacific Ocean', he made a big thing of getting our photos taken together for the local newspaper and had one blown up for his wall. While you don’t have to have a agent for the Suez Canal, you do have to have a pilot. They sit on their butt and don’t do anything. The Canal is 100 miles long with desert on both sides and the Bitter Lakes in between. You stay overnight in one of the lakes and get a new pilot in the morning. Once you arrive in Port Said, you get yet another pilot and are boarded by the port police. Page 184 • UnuJt 3? • May. 1994

Naturally, they all have their hands out, hoping for money and Marlboro cigarettes. Our next stop was Larnaca, Cyprus, which is as good a country to visit as Egypt is bad. Not only can you get everything you need or want done in Larnaca, but the prices are probably the best anywhere in the Med. In addition, the people are very helpful and most speak English. As an example of how popular it is, I tried to arrange to spend the winter there, but was told it’s necessary to reserve space a year in advance! The marina is well-protected and safe. As I stayed in Cyprus for several months, my crew for the trip to Turkey consisted of John the Russian and Tim, a Canadian who had been bom in Cyprus. I didn’t care for Turkey, as I found the officials to be rude and uncooperative. As a result, we only stopped at two places. We continued on to Rhodes, Greece, which was very crowded. While there, we signed on four South African girls, making for a crew of seven. We visited several more of the Greek islands, but as I’m from tropical Hawaii, I wasn’t much impressed by how dry, desolate and barren they are.

She be jammin'! Cruising at hull speed in the Sea of Cortez.

We needed a bottom job, so we hauled the boat at Kusadasi, Turkey, where they have a 60-ton Travel-Lift. We were back into the water in two days and headed for the Greek island of Samos. It’s odd, but all the islands off the coast of Turkey are Greek; it seems the Turks don’t much care for islands. In any event, the Greek islands are mostly close together, so we stopped at five of them on our way to Athens. The way I see it, most of the Greek islands are overrun with charterboats operated by skippers who don’t have any idea of what they are doing. As a result, they crash into one another, anchor on top of each other’s anchors, come alongside and demand to raft up to you — all in all, not a very pleasant cruising area. As for Athens — where we had a big change of crew — everything is expensive. Four of us took Viveka through the Corinth Canal, which is reputed to be the most expensive in the world. It cost us $200 to use the three-mile long 'ditch'. After stopping at several islands in the Ionian Sea, we refueled in Corfu and travelled nonstop

IN LATITUDES

for two days to get to Lastovo, Croatia. The Croatian (Yugoslavian) islands are by far the most beautiful in the Med, but with the war going on, not many boats are stopping. But there is no fighting either along the coast or on the islands, where the residents are exceptionally friendly. We were invited into homes for meals and wine, and the locals would do anything they could for us. What a cruising paradise! We visited 10 of these islands and 1 wanted to stay longer, but we needed to get to Trieste, Italy, for a yacht race. We stopped at Venice on our way to Trieste, but as we draw nine feet, much of the waterfront was too shallow for us. We finally tied to shore in the main channel, which given all the little ferries and water taxis, has never been known for having flat water. We set a breast anchor to try to keep the wakes from slamming Viveka against the bulkhead. Our second night there, I awoke at 0200 because of a banging on our starboard side. When I went out to see what was wrong, I discovered we’d drifted into the boat in back of us — because someone had stolen our bow and forward spring lines! The next day we learned that this was a common occurrence in Venice. Despite the fact our

lines were stolen and the city was very touristy, I enjoyed Venice. I had great expectations for the huge race out of Trieste, as 20 to 50 knot northeast winds known as boras had blown at between 20 and 50 knots for the previous 12 years of racing. With any luck, Viveka would take line honors. 1 needed more crew as only Tim the Cypriot was left, but with plenty of newspaper and television coverage, I had no troubling attracting them. In fact, I had to get rid of a bunch of them to bring the crew down to 20, which is three times as many as I need to make the boat perform. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, this race is has the largest fleet in the world. As there were 1,023 entries, I believe it. What I couldn’t believe is that the entire fleet starts simultaneously along a one kilometer long starting line! Out of necessity you are allowed to fend off other yachts. There was so little wind, only a couple of small ULDBs finished the first race. The classic yacht race of this series was a sure thing for us because there wasn’t much competition. But once again there wasn’t enough wind to finish. For the 10-mile race between two castles, there was finally wind, 20 knots of it. Suddenly the committee boat picked up the starting line buoys; they’d heard very strong winds were coming. They never materialized. When resailed a week later, there was no wind. When I left Trieste in December, there was snow on Viveka’s deck. That hadn’t happened in about 40 years. As Tim had fallen in love, he stayed behind, so I carried on with a Venetian and a Austrian. We sailed back through Croatia from Korcula Island to Vieste, Italy, where my crew had to return home. So my friend Julio Seri came down from Trieste and we doublehanded Viveka to Otranto, Italy, and picked up three more crew for the run to Gallipoli, Italy, where Viveka and I are now. This spring and summer, I expect to sail to Sicily, Malta, Tunis, Sardinia, the Riviera, Spain and so forth. If anyone wishes to join me on my Med cruise, I can be contacted through my daughter Sheri Sturm at 47-500 Kam Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744. Or, she can be called or faxed at (808) 2397267. It sometimes takes as much as eight weeks to arrange for a port to join the boat at, so plan ahead. — capt. merl 3/94

Capt. Merl — About five years ago there were a lot of people around the Ala Wai — perhaps even ourselves — who were wondering whether, after doing all that work, you’d rea//y go anywhere with Viveka. We suppose that question has been pretty much answered, hasn’t it? Yana — 28-Ft. Steel Sloop Melissa & Patrick Feeding The Cruising Kitty (Patagonia, Chile) It’s sundown at little Columbie Bay, St. Barthelemy, in the French West Indies. The five kids are in the salon playing gin rummy and singing along with a 'grunge rock', so we three adults have slid the companionway door shut and soundproofed them in. Lounging in the cockpit, we watch the sun descend in the direction of Saba, and muse at how remarkably little this anchorage must have changed since the first white man, Chris Columbus, dropped his hook here some 400 years before. Kudos to the French for having the foresight to allow some of the lovely coves to remain as they always have been. Although St. Barts is a very small island and has but two anchorages, it consistently attracts the most magnificent yachts in the

Melissa of Patagonia, delivering her crepes on schedule at 0830. With a little creativity, it is possible to earn money while cruising.

world. Around the corner in Gustavia, for instance, is the 360-foot four-masted barque Sea Cloud, originally built in 1929 for Marjorie Post and Edward Hutton as the world’s largest sailing yacht. Nearby is Juliet, May, 1994 • UtUoJ* 3? • Page 185

CHANGES

I the spanking new JL47-ft Huisman ketch that was completed just last year for a relatively young man — with a Sausalito residence — who turned Rockport Shoes, once a small New England family business, into an international conglomerate. Stem .to at the Charles de Gaulle Quay is Cinderella, a sleekly modern Bill Tripp design that’s 'only' 110-feet. Next to her is the most spectacular of them all, the just-completed 145-ft Spanish built and flagged ketch Alajandra. Just these four yachts represent close to if not in excess of $100 million in floating assets. As for the little cove at Columbie, it features several large yachts, the most notable of them Endeavour, Elizabeth Meyer’s superbly restored 135-foot J Class sloop. One of the really fine things about the ocean is that she and her bottom discriminate against no one, accepting equally, for instance, the anchors of the hand-to-mouth cruisers as well as the absurdly wealthy. So it is that Columbie is crowded not just with mega yachts, but with charter boats from St. Martin and Guadeloupe, as well as a varied collection of international cruising boats. As the sun slips ever lower to the sea, a woman alights from a humble 27-foot

A 13-year-old devilette-in-training, about to devour more than her share of boat-delivered crepes.

yellow-hulled steel yacht and into a black inflatable. Attractive with olive skin and closely cropped hair, she motors over to our Poge 186 • LrfUwfe 3? • May. 1994

transom and smiles as she hands up what at first glance appears to be a small, round stained glass window. On closer inspection, there’s more than just a tropical scene, but also a menu. "Hallo," she greets us in halting English. "My boyfriend and I have been cruising for six years now, and we make breakfast crepes to earn money. Would you like us to make you some for the breakfast tbmorrow?" She tells us her name is Melissa and that she and her boyfriend Patrick are both from Patagonia, Chile. We learn that people from Chile are properly referred to as Chilois, not Chilean. Melissa offers about 10 kinds of crepes on her menu and is willing to deliver them at whatever time in the morning we wish. As it’s bound to be both more fun and delicious than Cheerios and boxed milk, we order eight crepes for 0830. Approximately 12 hours later, Melissa approaches exactly in the manner of a Dominoes Pizza delivery person. Except that she’s in an inflatable rather than a truck. And that she’s bringing crepes rather than pizzas. And that she’s dressed — in deference to the tropics — in a two-piece jungle print rather than a gaudy fast-food uniform. As frequently happens when working with second or third languages, there’s been a slight mistake in the number of crepes prepared and the total price. They’re both in excess of what we expected. But it’s fun, the crepes are delicious and the money goes to a good cause — so who cares? When Melissa returns for the plates an hour or so later, she allows that business in the French West Indies has not been that good. Apparently most of the French are frugal and quite content to prepare their own crepes. "Business is nothing like it was in Sardinia last summer," Melissa says, "where the Italians bought many crepes and Patrick and I were kept very busy." Earning money while cruising is laced with difficulties. Americans usually can’t work legally in foreign countries, so the normal options are: 1) work on other boats, 2) accept low-paying illegal jobs, or 3) to do like Melissa and Patrick and be creative. Having once been a street artist in San Francisco, we believe the latter requires the most effort, yet results in the greatest rewards — not the least of which are monetary. Language problems also prevented us from being completely clear as to whether the couple was planning on returning to Sardinia for the summer or sailing home to

explicit, however, was that Patagonia is . "very, very beautiful" and we by all means must visit there sometime soon. An excellent idea — as excellent as the floating crepe delivery service. — latitude 4/94 "i

Grail — 48-ft. Alden Schooner Wendy Schmidt & Nigel Branwell Panama to San Francisco (San Francisco) A strike of lightning at Taboga Island — a few miles off the coast of Balboa, Panama — knocked out our electronics in November of last year. That combined with the loss of our anchor windlass in a storm just days later thwarted our plans to sail to Easter Island, Pitcairn then on to the South Pacific. Abandoning these plans was particularly hard to face since my captain, 45-year-old Nigel Branwell, had built his 48-foot wooden Alden Malabar schooner Grail with that particular voyage in mind. It had taken seven years in Port Townsend with the help of a Kiwi master carpenter. As for myself, I’m 32 and left my job in Costa Rica to crew aboard

IN LATITUDES

(Insets) Wendy and Nigel, and 'Grail', relaxing at Academy Bay, Galapagos.

the lovely schooner destined for such exotic ports. It was to have been my first sailing trip ever. We were able to get some of the electronics working again quickly. The VHF was repaired in Panama City and Bjorn, a popular 'pirate' at the Balboa YC, sold us a used depthsounder. What really squashed our plans was the cost and delay in sending the autopilot back to the States. As a result, we not only missed the ideal weather window for the proposed trip, but took a big hit in the cruising kitty. Much of the money left in the kitty was taken by four knifewielding thugs one afternoon on a Panama City sidestreet. Enough was enough! We decided to sail Grail back to San Francisco. Consulting Jimmy Cornell’s World Cruising Routes revealed that March was the best month for sailing up to San Francisco. As unlikely as it might seem, the best route included a stop a stop at Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, even though they are a 10-day sail to the

southeast. You actually sail away from your destination in order avoid areas of calms and to reach the trades. Given our dramatic change of plans, it’s not surprising that our two crew jumped ship. Since nobody at the Balboa YC wanted to join us for the slog to San Francisco, it was just Nigel and myself who cast off from Panama on January 7. We hoped to be able to find a third crewmember in the Galapagos. We had a couple of minor problems on the way to the Galapagos. An part critical to the functioning of the head broke, a part for which there was no replacement in the repair kit. In addition, Grail’s variable pitch propeller jammed. But our spirits were undaunted, and we continued on to the Galapagos’ famous Post Office Bay at Floreana Island. When we later cleared in at Academy Bay at San Cristobal Island, we were welcomed by the friendly Port Captain. He reminded us that cruising the Galapagos Islands is illegal without prior written permission from Ecuador’s Department of Defense. But noting that we were short on fuel and water, he rhetorically asked how he could possibly send us away.

So we were allowed to enjoy the spectacular Galapagos for two weeks. During that period, the Port Captain had three guys from the Ecuadorian navy sent to our boat with ample fuel and water. Paying for fuel pretty much used up all our remaining dollars. Luckily, we were able to sell a dozen CDs, six bottles of vodka and a boom box to some locals — or else we wouldn’t have been able to buy provisions or enjoy a couple of cold beers. The one thing we couldn’t find in the Galapagos was a third crewmember, thus it was to be the two of us all the way to San Francisco. With no other options, we took a couple of deep breaths and set off February 8 on what was supposed to be a six-week sail to San Francisco. Cornell describes the passage as "a very long and arduous". Brother, he can say that again! The route took us 800 miles due west across the equator, then northwest to take advantage of the northeast tradewinds which held steady all the way to latitude 30°. Unfortunately, it meant crossing two sets of doldrums: the equatorial doldrums and the 'horse latitudes'. Having to endure two long period of slatting sails was bad enough, but during the following three weeks we had additional misfortunes: — The alternator ceased to function, and with it the power necessary for the autopilot. This happened early on, so we had to hand $teer the last 3,500 miles. — Once out to sea, we learned that mealy bugs had come aboard inside a 20-pound bag of rice we’d purchased in Panama. They infested the boat and were to also make appearances in the sugar, sheets, nav station as well as our hair and ears! — The hull leaked — or so we feared. Weeks later we discovered it was just a hose in the engine compartment. The bilge pump hose also split. — The diesel header tank for the stove sprung a leak. — The lower shrouds of the foremast '•broke during a 36-hour storm, taking the running lights and GPS antenna with them. — One by one, our five flashlights ceased to function. So when a jib sheet shredded in the middle of the night, there was no way we could replace it until dawn. Driving at night became even more difficult when the compass light failed, although Nigel was later able to repair it. — The inner forestay broke due to metal fatigue. May. 1994 •

• Page 187

CHANGES

— The saltwater pump in the galley broke. — The sores on our hands and feet wouldn’t heal. — We ran dangerously low of diesel, stove fuel, matches, batteries, food; water and patience. We discussed trying to use kerosene to run the diesel and preheating the stove with vodka and rum. Neither of the spirits worked, but rubbing alcohol did the trick. We never did try kerosene in the diesel. The following entry in my journal was all too typical: ^ "I sit in heavy weather gear at 3 a.m., drinking watery hot chocolate and smelling myself. We are, for the most part, miserable. It has become downright freezing on night watches as spray flies across the bridge and into our faces like ice cubes. Our eyes droop and glaze over from being on watch for 12 hours a day for weeks on end. And Nigel says we still have two weeks to go — if we’re lucky." By March 6 we’d become so fatigued that we scowled and grumbled upon being awoken for watches. Then the steering system began to act a little funny. It just needed adjusting, but it wasn’t a job that could be done 800 miles offshore. We began to wonder if Grail wasn’t the name for doomed boats. We reached the gothic jags that are the Farallon Islands late in the afternoon on March 18. Or nearly did. Thirty miles from the Gate and just outside the Farallones, we became becalmed in the middle of the shipping lanes with maybe a quart of fuel. We were going absolutely loony. Nigel radioed the Coast Guard to inform them of our situation and to request assistance in acquiring enough diesel to motor into the Bay. Minutes later a man stationed on the Farallones radioed us with the news that he’d motor out to us with a couple of cans of diesel! He then invited us to use the Farallones Island mooring buoy for the night. We did, although the seas were huge and it was very uncomfortable. The next day we sailed from the Farallones to Pier 39, and the waves in the ocean were the biggest we’d seen, perhaps 25 feet tall. But the really amazing thing was how steep they were! Most of you probably don’t know what it’s like to go 11 weeks — which is how long the trip actually took us. If you did, you’d understand why we drank the bottle of champagne — presented to us by the great Poge 188

•

3? • May, 1994

staff at Pier 39 — in the shower. But most of all, we want to thank Chip and Odina of Aladdin’s Lamp. We heard they sailed from Costa Rica to Seattle without an engine and with even fewer provisions than we. Whenever we were frightened or down, we thought of them — and it inspired us. If they could do it, then we could, too! Thank you Chip and Odina! — wendy 4/94 Readers — For even the best crewed, provisioned and maintained modern designs — let alone a traditional schooner — getting from Panama to San Francisco is one of the most difficult passages in cruising. We’d love to hear from those who’ve made the trip. Is it better to go by way of Hawaii, by hopping up the coast, or via the middle route as taken by Grail? As of late April, Nigel was hauling Grail in Monterey and preparing the boat for the trip up to Port Townsend where he has work waiting. While it was a hard trip, he’s eager for any passages of less than three weeks. Wendy has taken a job at Pier 39. After a week of swearing she’d never go to sea again, she’s come around to actually missing

(Inset) With Mexico mayhems such as St. Paddy's Day at Melaque over for the season, (spread) cruisers head for Sea of Cortez solitude.

----being on the ocean and is ready for more. We humans are a sick species, aren’t we? Dawn — Camper Nicholson 39 Jeff & Dawn Stone Melaque (Sausalito) Jeff and I had frequently heard about the little town of Melaque while working our way down the coast of mahanaland. Cruisers in Mexico for their second and third seasons advised that it was the place to for St. Patrick’s Day celebration — and also a good place to turn back north for folks who’d been waiting for the weather to warm up in the Sea of Cortez. When we arrived, we decided it would be a good base for us for several weeks because it was fairly central to both Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo and because the produce was the best we’d seen. Besides, it sounded like a lot of fun. We arrived about a week before St. Patrick’s Day to find several boats anchored off the beach at Melaque, which is located in the northern end of Bahia Navidad. The bay is auuui mree nines across, witn Melaque in the northern bight and the town of Barra de

IN LATITUDES

Navidad at the southern bight. Barra is a charming fishing village with the emphasis on charming. It has good restaurants, artsy shops and reminds me of a Mexican Monterey. Melaque is a nice size beach town with the usual square, shops, restaurants, small hotels and beach palapas. St. Patricio (St. Patrick) is the patron saint of the town and a week-long celebration is held with festivities culminating on March 17. We anchored off the beach in front of Los Pelicanos, a well-known beach palapa run with unusual flair by Philomena (Phil) and her husband Trini. Phil is a gringa who runs a morning net during the cruising season, provides many services for boaters, shares local information and is a great cook to boot. Because of Phil, Los Pelicanos is the stage for all kinds of cruiser and other activities. One thing that makes Barra a more interesting anchorage than most is the fact you have you land your dink through the surf. Cruisers trying to master dinghy landings in the surf provided great entertainment all week long for those occupying the front row seats at Los Pelicanos. Almost everyone ended up in the drink at least once. The late afternoon 'rodeos' at Los Pelicanos were especially fun. They were

really more of a party than my conception of a rodeo, with lots of dancing and tequila. Every once in a while a guy would briefly try to ride a huge and ill-tempered bull around the ring. The crowd would cheer — after all you don’t see this at Chevy’s — and then go back to the dancing. Each night of St. Paddy’s Week, there would be a fiesta in the town square. There were carnival rides and games of chance. Vendors of all kinds were selling wares and food. Bars were set up on the square, from which exotic drinks were served in ceramic pots. You got to keep the 'cup', too. Different bands played each night on the bandstand, and enthusiastic crowds danced and formed long conga lines. It seemed as though everyone in town showed up at the square each night, and were all dressed up for the festivities. At about 10:30, they started with the fireworks in front of the church from a wooden tower nearly two stories tall that was laden with sparklers, firecrackers and other incendiary devices. Each section of the tower was set off individually, with the lighting of sparklers and the launching of missiles into the crowd and nearby shops and businesses. We were amazed that nobody was killed or that the town didn’t bum down. But it’s done with much laughter and good humor. I had to throw myself into some bushes one night to escape a missile coming directly at me, but it was just part of the experience! One night Phil got a group of cruising ladies together and organized something she called 'Operation Sunshine'. We all dressed in crazy costumes and clown makeup, took taxis into town, and ended up leading the band and parade into the square. We handed out balloons and candy to children who weren’t sure what to make of these 14 crazy gringas, but the kids caught on fast and seemed to enjoy our clowning around. On St. Patrick’s Day itself, there were over 40 boats anchored off the beach and even more in the lagoon at Barra de Navidad. Activities started early with a decorated dinghy landing contest sponsored by Los Pelicanos. First place was won by Russ, Diana and 'King' Cole of Shadrack with their old King Cole kayak. A spectacular surfboard landing by Gene and Jane of Resolve took second place. Jeff and I were a distant third for coming in on our lounge chairs, but we were awarded extra points as

Jeff was blindfolded for the landing. Mass was held in Los Pelicanos, after which John and Sharon of Dionysus took the local priest out in their dinghy for the blessing of the fleet. We ended up with the priest’s mother — who was dressed to kill — and a crazed journalist from Guadalajara in our dinghy. After the religious ceremonies, an old-fashioned St. Paddy’s Day get down was the order of the day. The last of the week’s events was a regatta from Los Pelicanos to Bahia Tenacatita, a bay north of Melaque, on the 19th. Although we weren’t sufficiently recovered from the Paddy’s Day party on the 17th to race ourselves, we did attend the unique 'Le Mans start'. It was during this time that we noticed the crew of Big O attempting to bribe race officials with a single, paltry Snicker’s bar. We’ve spent the last week in Tenacatita Bay recovering from all the fun. Each day we just say goodbye to friends who are heading north to the Sea or California, or west to Hawaii or the South Pacific. As for us, we’ll be heading south and are looking forward to getting to know Costa Rica this summer. P.S. Some of the boats at Melaque for St. Paddy’s Day included Pegasus, Dionysus, Auventura, Compromise, Scallywag,

Phil, the ringleader of cruiser antics around Melaque, and her husband Trini. They own and operate Los Pelicanos Restaurant.

Shadrack, Resolute, Linda Marie, Salacia, Passage, Grey Max, Shadowfax, Bonita, Black Jack, Tryst, Valiant, Rif Raff and Starstuff. — jeff & dawn 3/94 May. 1994 • UkuA. Z9 • Page 189

CHANGES Cruise Notes: Naval architects know best — at least some of the time. When Ron Gray, Fay Gray and Gene Greathead were building their Brewer 37 Amistad in Vancouver, British Columbia, they had a big argument with naval architect Ed Brewer over how tall the masts should be on the 37-foot ketch. Brewer strongly urged that they give the boat plenty of sail area, while the amateur builders insisted they wanted a short rig so as not to get overpowered. Since they were paying the bills, they got their way and a short rig. Having now cruised 30,000 miles over the last eight years, Fay, Fay and Greathead admit they were wrong and Brewer was right. "We made a mistake by going with so little sail area," concedes Ron Gray. "We should have had anpther five or six feet on the main mast. You want plenty of sail area when you cruise because there’s usually less wind than you want — although you do have to make sure the sail area is easily manageable. A ketch rig is an excellent way to get that combination." Any questions? Then how about some answers? Who can tell where Sally Andrew of the Yamaha 33 Fellowship was when

Where in the world?

this photo was taken? Suppose you drop your handheld GPS overboard and your knotmeter craps out. How can you accurately determine how fast you’re moving through the water? Simple: 1) Multiply the length of your boat — in feet —

LITTON EPIRBs SAILING OFFSHORE? Then you should be carrying a Litton EPIRB! In an emergency, when activated Litton 406mHz EPI RBs transmit a satellite radio signal that allows Coast Guard search and rescue forces to determine... WHO and WHERE

YOU ARE!

prompting an immediate rescue response

by .59. 2) Drop a small floating object off the bow and time how many seconds it takes to reach the stern. 3) Take the first number and divide it by the second number. Voila — you now your speed in knots. If it’s less than 1.5 knots, you have Latitude’s permission to fire up the donk. The normal Cruise Notes editor will return — thank God — next month.

RUNS UP HUGE CHARGES THEN DROPS OUT OF SIGHT.

• Small, Compact, Stowable. • 406MHz Available as CAT I or CAT II. • 6 Year Battery life.

0 4 Year Warranty.

Litton

THE FACT IS THE LITTON EPIRB COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Model 953-01 121/243MHz Micro "B"

for more information’ c°ntact u$ at;

Special Devices 1 Poge 190 • UUt 13 • May. 1994

1-800-328-0948 (610) 328-4000 ext. 316 FAX (610) 328-4016

Flexible. Lightweight. Unbreakable. The solar battery charger from UNI-SOLAR installs in minutes, mounts anywhere and stows away when not in use. Amp up with UNI-SOLAR and watch your battery charging problems disappear. Available at your marine dealer.

Um-S®LAR United Solar Systems Corp. 5278 Eastgate Mall San Diego, CA 92121 (800) 397-2083

If you've bought or are buying a new radar,

BARNETT YACHT INSURANCE A crisis afloat is running out of rum. Getting dismasted is just an inconvenience. Wood • Steel • Ferro • Multihulls

800/655-9224 619/226-6702

we know how to mount it. ”Marine metal work - its not part of our business- ifs our only business" • Custom Fabrication in Stainless and Aluminum • Dock space at our doorstep • We sell raw materials

• Automated plasma cutting • Metal shearing • Radar Mounts • Davits • Bow Rollers

BIMETAL ■MAGIC Custom Marino fabrUation • Stainless • Aluminum

• • • •

Exhaust Systems Polishing Heli-arc welding Machining Pipebenang

Specialist in Mexico and Worldwide Insurance Call for FREE Mexico cruising guide

333 Kennedy Street Oakland, CA 94606

2811 Carleton San Diego, California 92106

(510) 436-5133 Fax (510)436-5134

SEASONAL MOORINGS

WEST WIGHT POTTER

MAY 1 - SEPT. 30 DAILY SHOREBOAT SERVICE VHFCHANNEL 11

In the heart of Monterey Bay Just East of Santa Cruz Harbor

For info, or reservations:

(408) 462-2208 1400 Wharf Rd„ Capitola, CA 95010

Afternoon.$6 Overnight.$12 Weekly.$75 Monthly.$220 Seasonal ..$1000

Restaurants • Supplies • Shops Beaches • Shower • Laundry

15' - sleeps 2, 475 lbs. 34,995 •

- sleeps 4, 1,225 lbs. S7.995

Trailerable cruisers easy to launch, rig, sail, beach • Amazing stability • Beautifully finished • Fast, safe, comfortable!

INTERNATIONAL MARINE 904 West Hyde Park Blvd. • Inglewood, CA 90302-8803

(310)674-5959 • (800)433-4080

Stan Wild & Associates

Pisces Mark II Windvane MARK II:.$2,195.00 "No failures after 14,000 miles, and a Hurricane - It Simply Works." ^ . DP Designs Po Box 2323 Alameda Ca 94501

1-800-261-1102

Jack Hunt - Author

510-261-0163

Marine Surveyors - Consultants Serving the Bay Area and Delta • Appraisals • Damage • Condition cmd .Valuation

• Insurance • Trip Surveys

Fiberglass, Steel, Wood Power, Sail and Commercial Vessels

MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOC. OF MARINE SURVEYORS Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers 1912 Stanford Street, Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 521-8527 • Fax (510) 521-8196 May. 1994 • IaXUUi Z2 • Page 191

CLASSY CLASSIFIEDS PERSONAL ADS 1-40 Words: $25

Easy as. 1. BESS your ad.

Here's your chance, tell us all about it! What category? Don't forget an area code with phone If. Please, relay your message clearly, we cannot be responsible /or errors due to illegible handwriting or unclear meaning. Remember, if we don’t get it. they worn get it'

iHHJthe words. A word is a word is a

41-80 Words: $40 81-120 Words: $60 Personal Property; Non-Profit; Help Wanted Please no business ads.

word. C'mon, you know what a word is. (okay, a phone number with area code may count as one word). Count them as best you can. There is no need to abbreviate, we will do so as necessary. We may edit to fit if necessary.

DINGHIES, LIFERAFTS AND ROWBOATS

(31/2" x 5/8" boxes at bottom of page)

$45 for 40 Words Max. Charters; Services; Brokers; Real Estate 1 Boat per Broker Camera ready art ok - no photos/reversals

Mail To:

Sorry, no changes or cancellations after submission.

Individual Issue Orders: Current issue w/classy ads = S3.00. Current issue (no ad) = S5.00. Back Issues = S7.00.

P.O. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966

A ttn: Classified Dept.

3.Ulus your ad. Please enclose payment and mail it to our P. 0. Box or deliver it to our street address. We will not accept any ad over the phone or fax. All ads must be in our office by the 18th of the month prior to publication. We cannot bill for classifieds. All ads must be accompanied by payment. Please include check or money order with all requests. We cannot accept credit cards.

BUSINESS ADS

Or Deliver To:

To re-run an ad. please:include copy of ad with payment by the 18th of the month.

15 Locust, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Remember... no ads accepted over the phone or fax.

Requests for category location are welcome. However, we make no guarantees as to specific location, and Latitude 38 will make final determination on ad placement.

For recorded directions, call 383-8200, then press 2-1

1ID014. With sails & trailer. Good condition. $850

SUPER SUNFISH, complete S525. Mistral Mani

obo. Call Rick at (510) 841-1007. Located in

sailboard, 2 sails, $350. Refrigerator, $25. Electric

Berkeley.

dryer, $25. Antique wooden pump organ, $25.

24 FEET & UNDER

Novato, 898-6360. 22-FT MacGREGOR, 1984 with trailer, 6 hp en¬

MIRROR CLASS DINGHY SLOOP. 11.5 feet of hand-crafted quality. Never in water and never

1992 BRAND NEW, never been in water, Avon Redcrest and new Nissan 2.5 motor. All goodies

8-FT CUSTOM SAILING DINGHY. F/G w/sails

gine, many extras. Ready to sail. $3,450 obo.

sailed. Teak decks, oars, chrome hardware. Has

and papers. $2,200 value; steal for $1,100.1 need

and oars. Transom for small o/b. $750. Hardly

(408) 266-8301.

anchor and 100 feet of anchor line. Three hatched

space to repair antique car. Bill, (415) 851-7623.

used. (408) 246-3276 after 6 pm.

blue canvas deck cover. Beautiful finish and ap¬

18-FT CANOE, brand new strip planked Grand

AVON 15-FT SUPERSPORT S4-60, Aluminum

2-120%, 1-90%, all spinnaker gear (no spin) .6 hp

pearance. Outfitted for Sea of Cortez day cruising.

Tetton canoe with custom paddles and cover.

floorboards, cost new $4,800, sell $2,800. 4

Johnston motor, new wire in 1991, plus, Pine¬

Would make excellent tender for large yacht.

This canoe is so beautifully finished you will want

polyform A4 white big boat fenders, $45 ea. AC/

apple main & jib (used twice). $4,500. Mike or

Priced at $2,300 including trailer. (415) 968-6132,

to keep in the living room. $3,500. (408) 662-0432.

DC refer $100. Shipmate 3-burner stove with

Cheri, (707) 448-0216.

SANTANA 22,1976 raced-rigged f/g keel, 2 mains,

gear lockers. Four life preservers. Red sails and

oven. Needs work, $85. (415) 669-7374.

dys; (408) 649-5025, after 7 pm. EL TORO 7'11 ” wood sailing dinghy. Spare mast

CATALINA 22 Hawkwind, great Bay, Delta or

ONE DESIGN 14, Grand Prlx rig, 1992, hull #211,

& boom. Has been stored inside, good condition.

‘88 W. MARINE INFLATABLE 11 '6” stored for 3

lake sailboat. 7.5 Merc., swing keel and trailer.

original sails, plus extra full batten main, trailer, cover, harnesses, lifejackets, rudder/centerboard

S295. Wayler sailboard, 2 sails, spare swivel,

years, excellent condition, bow bag, cushions,

Sleeps four or five. Porta-potti. Spacious cockpit.

good condition . $295. (415) 493-8163, eve. (415)

extra parts, wooden floor, $1,000 obo. (415) 331-

Fun to sail. #1 and storm jib plus mainsail. Upwind

bag; all in good to excellent condition, very light

329-4655, dy.

7432. Launching wheels for transom. Also 4 hp

Berkeley berth. $2,500. Call (510) 376-9035.

use. $5,000. (707) 545-5787, Steve.

Evinrude, just serviced. $400 obo. FLYING JR. Fiberglass sailboat 13.5' X 5', main

SAILBOAT, HOLDER 14,1989 clean, jib furler,

and jib, light blue, '94 registration, good condition,

20- FT FIBERGLASS DORY, excellent condition, 9’6” SAILING DINGHY Wooden boat nutshell

fresh water, set up for rowing, power, or sail.

mult-colored sails, new 3 hp motor, anchor, al¬

$250, Trailer for boats 10' to 16' good condition,

pram design. W.E.S.T. plywood construction.

Flotation, unique sun canopy, trailer, 5 hp o/b, -

ways garaged, must see to appreciate. $2,500.

tires still like new, ‘94 registration, $250. (415)

Spruce spars. Dacron saiI. $2,100.(415)388-9309.

S.S. centerboard, kick-up rudder, main and jib,

(707) 444-8749.

472-3075.

wood gun'ls and thwarts, looks sharp, versatile, 13-FT SEMI-DORY from Aeoleus Boat Works,

fun, character boat. (916) 925-1615. $1,575.

LASER: ALL Sails, lines, accessories, cover, and

LIFERAFT AVON 8-MAN, offshore, double floor,

mahogany frames and rail, row with sliding seat or

trailer included. Boat is in great shape and is very

softpack, never in the sun, stored 90% of the time,

2 fixed seats. One pair each spoon-blade and

quick. Perfect for an expert or a beginner. $2,500.

re-certified 2/15/94. New $5,000+, asking $2,500.

straight oars, custom blue canvas cover. A joy to

Nissan 8 hp o/b, wing-keel, w/trailer, VHF radio,

Please call Alex at (408) 288-5148.

Ken, (408) 338-2928.

row. $999 obo. (510) 525-3871 after 5/4/94.

stove, Signa Smart-pak, genoa 150%, jib, main'

8-FT EL TORO#11380, Smith floater, race ready,

12-FT WOODEN LAPSTRAKE SKIFF. Designed

THISTLE. 17-ft f/g racing dinghy. 1974 Clark

top, porta-potti. $8,750. (510) 625-1602.

epoxy in & out. $1,000. 12-ft Pelican w/trailer.

and built by Simon Watts in Seattle. A classic

#3340. New tiller and full cover. Large sail inven¬

$525. Harriet, (415) 771-8427.

wooden boat. Mahogany, lir and oak. Hand made

tory. Trailer. Ready for daysailing or racing. Active

oars. Completely rigged for sailing or rowing. New

Bay Area and national class association. $3,200.

Includes trailer, new Mariner 4 hp long shaft, main,

KLEPPER AERUISII (folding Kayak). Expedition

trailer. Beautiful condition. S2.700. Call Jon, (415)

Larry, (415) 852-9916 eves.

jib, genoa sails, new VHF, antenna, full cushions,

equipped, sails, paddles, spray skirls, boat cart,

441-4599.

CATALINA 22,1988 model, excellent condition,

sail, swim ladder, lifelines from bow to stern, pop-

numerous accessories. All lines led aft. $3,200.

etc. Everything included. List is over $5,000, will

(408) 847-3992.

sacrifice for $3,000 (firm). Awesome craftsman¬

LIFERAFT, Avon 4-person, offshore, soft pack.

ship for the portable adventure. To see call John

Just in time for the Pacific Cup or cruising down

at (510) 549-1484 in Berkeley.

the coast. Cost new S3,700. Sell for SI ,950. (510) 522-0566.

DOUG SJ-IOTTON MARINE SURVEYOR MEMBER OF N.A.M.S.

Telephone (5IO) 235-6679

P.O. Box 121, El Cerrito, CA 94530

NOR-CAL COMPASS ADJUSTING Magneuto™ System Exclusively 1. Boat Remains in Berth

Dick Loomis(415) 453-3923, days or eves.

YACHT REPAIR

BOAT LETTERING Beautiful, long lasting & reasonably priced.

Rigging • Decks Refinished • All Work Guaranteed • Reasonable Rates

Call for our convenient order form.

17 Years Experience • Discount on All Materials (415) 331-9850

2. Eliminates Deviation

Your 3 best friends are...GPS, Radar, and a Compensated Compass

Fiberglass Work • Blister Repair • Wood Repair • Expert Paint & Varnish Work

Page 192 • tMUUUeZi • May, 1994

21- FT MacGREGOR swing keel sloop, 1984.

Signs • Graphics

(510) 452-3608

CATALINA 22, 1987. Hardly used due to poor

24-FT GLADIATOR, painted last yr., VHF, KM,

health, trailer, extra sails, VHF radio, anchor, DS,

23-FT HUNTER 1985, wing keel, 8 hp Johnson

MONTGOMERY 15, like new, garaged 11 months

DM, compass, battery charger, sink, ice box,

life sling, pop-top, boat cover, deck cushions, 5 hp

Sailmaster o/b with tank, 3 sails, galley, porta-

every year. EZ loader trailer, motor, custom sails,

-North sails, 110, 150, & main w/reef, Evinrude

o/b motor. $7,900 obo. Call (707) 433-5252 dys or

potti, etc. Sleeps 4-6. Trailer with surge brakes.

porta-potti, custom cushions, anchor, ladder, ev¬

long shaft 8 hp, Berkeley upwind berth. S3,500

Excellent condition. Sacrifice at $5,900. (707)

erything you need to have fun sailing today and for

obo. Call Mike, (510) 672-8167.

428-4444 dys or (707) 426-2357 eves.

a long time. $4,000. Call (408) 336-8121, (408)

(707) 433-5268, eves.

336-2534.

MERIT 22 with trailer, UK sails: 100% and 130%

SANTANA 22. Comes with 28-ft. slip; 2 bedroom,

SR MAX 21, 21 -ft pocket rocket. A J/24 killer

jibs, 155%genoa, spinnaker. Upgraded rigging, 6

2 bath townhouse on Dutch slough, Bethel Island,

hp o/b. S7.200. (408) 395-5829.

(PHRF=174) from Florida. Built 1993.4 race sails

1981 NEPTUNE 24 with dual axle trailer and 7.5

in the Delta. Tennis courts, pool, club house,

(North 1993). Drop keel, trailer. SI 2,000 obo.

Honda o/b. Whether you're just starting out or

MONT GOMER Y17,1978. Exc. condition, 5 sails:

additional guest docks. $122,000. Boat only

Santa Barbara area. (909) 626-0800 or fax (909)

moving up this boat has it all and is ready to go, we

$2,500. (510) 684-2733.

621-5651 for more info. A stunning boat to see.

finally got our bigger boat. $7,000(916) 783-8443. CAL 20. Gotcha, cruiser/racer. Rigged for single

main, spinnaker, jib, 140genoa, 170genoa. 1984 Evinrude, 4 hp o/b. Bow pulpit, slotted toerail, am/

SANTANA 22. 2 mains, 2 jibs, spinnakers, o/b,

SANTANA 22 CONNOISSEURS, find out why we

fm cassette stereo, stove, sink, trailer. S5 500

dig. KM, DS, compass and all basic gear. Race

are the largest one-design fleet (and growing).

(510)831-0899.

handing. Sleeps 4, VHF, depth, Evinrude 6 on

and single hand rigged. Good condition. $2,750.

May 21,5 pm, Sail-In, BBQ.and gear sale at the

transom, main, new North racing main, class jib,

Reduced from S3,500. (415) 399-9191/648-5168, ask for Ed.

Richmond YC. Free libations. Bill, (510)490-1147.

BEAR #5, Navy transfer forces sale. Extensive bottom wooded, reefed, recaulked and painted.

CAL20. Great family boat. 8 hp long shaft Evinrude.

sleeps 5, VHF, stereo, refrigerator, stove, sink.

Keel is faired and fast. New Nissan 3.5 hp, 2

‘82 CAPE DORY 22'4” full keel Alberg design.

Main, jib, genoa. In the water, Pete's Harbor.

Enclosed porta-potti, 3 sails, 1987 Honda 7.5 hp.

mains, 3 jibs, electric bilge pump. Top side needs

New standing & running rigging, 5 hp o/b LPG

Great buy, $1,500 obo. (415) 321-2929.

New: mast, standing rig, Danforth & rode, more.

heater, VHF, 2-burner stove. Excellent Bay or

More freeboard/interior space than many 30-

Coastal pocket cruiser in Bristol cond. SF Marina,

haulout 11/93 by Bay Ship & Yacht. New transom,

150%gennie, split backstay, bowtang, 2 anchors, more. S2.800 obo. Joyce Pucci, (415) 588-4351.

1976 BUCCANEER 24-FT. All f/g Bay cruiser

work but ready to cruise or race. 1994 Bear Assoc, membership incl. See Threadbear at Tl Marina

CATALINA 22, swing 7.5 hp w/trlr, new int, exc

footers. S4.950 obo. Call (707) 769-9916 or (800)

25' berth. Price reduced S9,500 obo; was $10,800.

space #A11.S3,000 obo. Patrick, (408)998-5378.

condition, full & sail cover, pop-top tent, ladder,

648-0526.

My new boat is here. (415) 331-3847.

1979 WILDERNESS 21, hull #100, sails in good

recent paint. See at Hidden Harbor, eve or wknd, call (916) 991-9671.

condition, 150%, spinnaker, storm jib, Signet KM,

22-FT GARDEN GAFF tops'l cutter. 1964. Hon¬

BE SOMEBODY, SAIL A BEAR, historically the

duras mahogany on Doug Fir frames. Re-fas¬

best for one design Bay racing, cruising, camraderie for over 60 years. SF Bear Boat As¬

DS, E2 Loader trailer, surge brakes, 3.5 Seagull o/

PACIFIC SEACRAFT ‘FLICKA’ 20, 1978. Gaff

tened stainless below waterline 1992. Yanmar

b. $4,500. (916)253-3889.

rig cutter, alum, spars, DS, KM, VHF, dodger/

diesel. 17 gallon stainless fuel and water tanks.

sociation can help you find a Bear of a boat,

bimini, o/b. Divorce sale, $10,000 as is. Call (415)

New paint and varnish. New halyards. Classic.

affordable, classy, colorful history, Chris, (510)

398-4363, dys; (510) 655-5702, eve. Dave Moore.

$9,000, obo. Moored Morro Bay. (805) 528-0531.

339-1071, Bob, (415) 574-0540.

CAL 24. Good Bay/Delta boat sleeps 4. New running rigging, DS, VHF, epoxy bottom, polyure¬ thane topsides, new wiring, bow & stern pulpits, 6

22-FT WINDROSE. Porta-potti, VHS, sleeps 4, all

RANGER 23,1976. Excellent condition. All lines

S-2 1979,24-FT f/g sloop. Fin keel, 10 hp Honda

hp o/b $2,800. (707) 257-8106.

lines lead aft. $1,500 obo. Must sell. Call (408) 985-9271 or pgr: 229-5889.

aft, dodger, epoxy bottom, upgraded gear, teak

o/b, depth, VHF radio, small sink, stove, porta-

22-FT FALMOUTH CUTTER, 1979. Light & spa¬ cious interior with oak & mahogany trim. Full

MOORE 24. Built June 1980. Full sail selection. 5

grdUnd tackle, 8 hp long shaft Nissan with low

hp o/b. Sturdy trailer. $8,000. (408) 646-8066 for details.

hours. VHF & RDF, porta-potti, more - all in excellent cond. $22,000 firm. (310) 301-9499.

interior, 5 bags. Classy boat. Asking $8,000. (415)

potti. Sleeps 4 in roomy interior. Internal halyards,

775-8879 eves.

all led aft. Great Bay weekender/racer. Fast, re¬ sponsive, easy to sail quality boat. $4,500. (415)

RHODES 19 DAYSAILER. Recent paint, 5 sails,

332-9231.

including baloon spinnaker, Honda 4-stroke o/b, trailer. $2,750/offer. Berthed in San Rafael. (415)

CAL 24,1968. 6 hp Evinrude, re-glassed 1985,

HOLDER 20,1985, ultralight monohull with verti¬

883-4820.

main, jib, genoa. Good condition, Alameda berth.

MINI 12-METRE, 2 for sale, $1,000 ea. Extra mast, rigging good condition. Windmill 16 sailboat

cally retractable keel, new deck configuration, 3 sails plus spinnaker. Easy loader trailer, o/b. Never

CLIPPER MARINE 21 for gunk-holing, 4 hp o/b,

with trailer. Must sell sacrifice $500.20 hp Johnson,

raced. $5,500. (408) 462-0983.

swing keel, good sails, dry stored, trailer, $2,600

good condition, $900 obo. Rich, (415) 363-1390.

(510) 782-3560, Jim.

obo. (415)323-1146.

25 TO 28 FEET

13-FT FIBERGLASS SAILBOAT, sloop, with

22-FT O’DAY, 1973. Good condition, 3 sails,

swing keel. EZ loader roller trailer. Boat, sails, and

VENTURE 21,5 hp Nissan o/b, head, trailer, great

porta-potti, 7.5 Honda long shaft, trailer with ex¬

trailer in excellent condition. Must sell to pay

daysailer, $2,000. (707) 747-6004.

tension for easy launch. Shoal draft fixed keel.

taxes. $1,500 obo. Call (415) 728-5687, Iv msg.

$2,500 obo. (408) 422-4336.

1980 SHANNON 28, great condition, never seen salt, cutter rig, tiller steering, 5 sails, sleeps 5,

SANTANA 20-FT, 1977. Clean, well-maintained, BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC 21 -ft Lapstrakedory, cop¬

sailed often, 3 mains, 6 jibs - #1 is mylar, Pine¬

RANGER 23. The best of everything - magic

per riveted, centerboard, two rowing stations, o/b

apple spinnaker, pole, all standing and running

boxes, custom traveller, quick vang, spring en¬

well, complete with sails, 2 sets of spoon oars and

rigging, anchor, extras, Evinrude 4 hp, '94 regis¬

gine mount, internal halyards, new boom and

trailer. Sails like a dream. Asking $2,300. (510)

rigging, exc. sails, etc. etc. Featured in Bay &

652-0721.

tration. Berthed Sausalito. $1,800 obo. Call (415) 389-1274.

Delta mag. Moved. A $28,000 Ranger for $7,800.

dodger, Yanmar diesel, propane, H/C pressure water (65 gallons), VHF, depth, knot, Avon dinghy w/Honda o/b, extensive inventory. $52,500. (612) 724-4926, eves. 1978 LUGER 26-FT with retractable keel on trailer. $4,000 obo. 7.5 Mercury, main, jib and genoa,

Call (707) 544-4454.

SANTANA 22. Very fast, one-design race boat,

21-FT VICTORY, 1963, f/g, o/b bracket, 2 decent

solar charger, AP, KM, racing gauges, VHF, ste¬

great cruiser with lots of really good updated

sails, trailer, berthed Mariner Square.6600 sure.

reo, life raft, many extras plus dinghy. Call (209)

INTERNATIONAL 14 with trailer. Come look,

equipment, sails and extra improvements. Dry

(415) 773-3980, Jack.

369-4963, eves. Lodi, CA.

must sell now. Dan, (415) 593-7402.

berthed in Sausalito. $3,500 obo. Call John, (510) 272-7259 or (415)456-7819.

J/24,1979..Excellent cond., many sails, plus new

18-FT LAGUNA, 1987 Weekender, shoal draft w/

FOR SALE: Clipper Marine 26, swing keel, 7.5 hp

8' beam. Great sail inventory. Lines lead aft to

o/b, 2 jibs, VHF, KM, elec. Trolling Mtr. includes trailer. $4,000. Call Gary at (408) 251-4142.

set North sails, never used, still in bags, sail comp,

24-FT COLUMBIA CHALLENGER, 1964, 6 hp

cockpit. 5 hp Honda o/b. Trailer equipped with

and many extras, w/trailer. Set up to race, but

Evinrude, full keel, good sail inventory. $2,500.

surge brakes/telescoping tongue. 2 custom cov¬

never raced. Best offer over $6,500. Call (510)

(707)553-9164.

ers, many extras. Excellent condition.$6,995 obo.

CONTESSA 26 SLOOP, long deep keel, o/b

Call (510) 828-0275, Dan.

rudder, rigged for single handed ocean cruising, 5

Included are: 1988, 9.9 Merc, o/b, custom trailer

PEARSON 23, 1982, Cat-rigged. 6’9" cockpit,

864-2135.

main, working jib, Genoa all in good condition,

and an extensive list of cruising gear. Well main¬

roomy cabin with large double berth, sink & porta-

new sail cover and cabin cover. Well maintained.

tained and ready to go cruising now. Call for

potti, VHF, battery, 2 anchors, Mariner 8 hp low

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27. Classic, just hauled,

Alameda berth. $3,300 obo. Call Wayne, (510)

Ericka's equipment list. Asking $31,500. (408)

hrs. Fun for Bay or Delta. Very good condition.

Volvo Penta diesel, galley sink, gas stove, head,

847-4498, dys; (510) 651-6767, eves.

479-8503.

$5,000. Vallejo berth. (916) 393-6901.

2 quarter berths, vee-berth, 3 head sails, de¬

676-7467. 1982 PACIFIC SEACRAFT FLICKA 20 for sale. CATALINA 22,1973. fixed keel, o/b, 6 hp, rigging,

hp Petter diesel auxiliary. Asking $10,000. (707)

stroyer wheel, tools, anchors, fully found, etc. SI 0,000. Don/Bob, (510) 845-2887, dys.

MARITIME ATTORNEY Specializing in warranty, purchase contracts, sales/use tax, liens,

BOAT CLASSY,

A M E

AFFORDABLE

VINYL

C O M "P” A "NT'Y ADHESIVE

FUttBmHttK

(800)982-7779

charters, construction/repair, accidents since 1960.

GRAPHICS

(510)651-7326

IN HARBOR ELECTRIC Boating Equipment Installation. Repair, and Service

Experience Counts; 45 yrs. of Bay and Coastal racing/cruising. William E. Vaughan, 17 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland (510) 532-1786; Fax 532-3461

1 A /j|k i§

Electrical Surveys and Needs Assessment Steve Keefe

KENT PARKER *

Marine Surveyor CONDITION SURVEYS • TRIP SURVEYS •

wA^,

Jfy

's~¥f*

. mast RIGGING SURVEYS •

(510) 236-5419

^ - r-W

415-457-5312

PAGER 415-491-3643

May. 1994 • UtCUMli • Page 193 /

26 SAN JUAN 7.7, 1980. Compass. KM, DS,

MacGREGOR 25, 1985. VHF, radio, DF, teak

NORDIC FOLKBOAT 25. Lapstrake hull, built in

CATALINA 27, tall rig, 1974, modified for cruis¬

VHF, Loran, 5 bags, 2 anchors, stove, sink, MOB

trim, porta-potti, new 8.0 hp Johnson Sailmaster

Denmark 1951. Aluminum mast, heavy duty rig¬

ing, Mexico vet, documented, trailer, vane gear,

pole, 1985 Honda 7.5 hp, well cared for, lying

o/b, sleeps 5, ready to sail. S5,500. (707)586-0944,

ging, 4 sails. SS winches. Port Sonoma. S2;700.

11 sails, AP, opening ports, kerosene stove/heater,

Humboldt Bay, delivery negotiable, S9.900. Call

(408) 997-0132, eves.

Dave, (707) 823-3665.

Honda 9.5 rebuilt 1993, windlass, 60 gal. water,

1979 BAYLINER BUCCANEER, 25', Seahawk,

MODIFIED H-28, new rigging, genoa, spinnaker,

Evinrude o/b, sleeps 6, solid hull, needs rigging.

inflatable, low-hour Yanmar, VHF, stereo, depth,

more. $12,500 obo. Call (415) 960-3450 w, or

for 1990 survey and list of upgrades. Call (707) 443-0379.

(415) 962-0477 h, Greg Cook.

G-DAY for an O'Day 27, 1976. Yours for only

Very good spacious liveaboard or project boat for

KM. Very good overall condition with many nice

28-FT TRITON by Pearson, f/g, hull #450, low hr.

SI 0,400. My days are growing shorter, age is

handy seaman. Sausalito berth. S4.500. (415)

small touches. Death of owner forces sale. SI 5,000

Westerbeke diesel, 2 suits + of sails, 6 winches,

nudging me to sell. Please call Richard, (510) 682-

332-4761, Iv. msg.

or best reasonable offer. (510) 523-0666.

Marina.

LPU painted topsides, standing headroom, en¬ closed head, professionally maintained. S9.800.

0798 (Concord) for details. Slipped in Martinez RARE OPPORTUNITY, must sell. 26-ft Interna¬

TARTAN 26,1973.10 hp Yanmar diesel 140 hrs,

tional Folkboat, Swedish built, f/g, full keel, h/d

new main (Nov,), propane stove, sleeps 4, open¬

Bob, (415) 661-8384 or Steve, (415) 391-4747.

NEWPORT 27,1970 in excellent condition. Atomic

offshore rig, twin headstays, 6 winches, all lines

ing ports, VHF, 5'8" head room, many extras,

1984 CATALINA 27. Bottom paint '93. Diesel,

4, epoxy bottom, new dodger, VHF, KM, DS, two

aft, epoxy bottom, 7 sails, small o/b. S5.000 obo.

she's in great shape. Asking S11,500 obo. (510)

new batts, batt charger, alcohol stove, 2-man

speed winches. Cockpit cushions, dual batteries,

Call Ed, (707) 644-2474.

237-4033.

inflatable, radio & antenna, adj backstay, board¬

PACIFIC SEACRAFT 25-FT. Swing keel, new

CATALINA 25,1987. Very good condition. Wing

sling, holding tank, bilge pump. SI6,000. (408) 238-3796.

ing ladder, 120% furling jib, double life lines, life

sails 5 years old, a great stiff Bay boat, never raced. S9.500 obo. Call (510) 829-7365.

lifelines, sail covers, etc., 70% jib, vang, Fortress

keel, pop-top, wheel with engine controls, 10 hp

CATALINA 27,1980. Excellent condition, worth

anchor & ground tackle, porta-potti, Canna-flame

Honda, Gemini compass, shore power, VHF, Sig¬

your time to see. New bottom 5/93, superior racing

fireplace, teak decks, trailer & more. Excellent

net 1000 knot/depth, roller furling N/S135 genoa,

BALBOA 27, 1978 w/trailer, main, jib, genoa,

history, inboard Atomic 4 w/low hrs., 2 mains, 4

Bay & Delta boat. S15.000. (415) 332-0962.

150 genoa, main, whisker, boom vang, Richmond

VHF, marine head w/holding tank, 9.8 electric start o/b, LPG stove, pressure water, teak through¬

Marina. S11,900. (916) 791-0122.

jbs, spinnaker, VHF, KM, DS, compass, am/fm

out, sleeps 5/6, must see. S13.200. Call (916)

cassette, dual batteries, 6 winches. SI 0,500 obo.

JOHN HANNA DESIGNED Gulfweed ketch, 28-

John, (707) 446-9062.

ft, built 1959, fir over oak, gaff-rigged main, 8 sails,

CATALINA 25,1982, swing keel and dual axle

Volvo diesel, VHF, stove/oven, maple/mahogany

trailer. 7.5 Honda. Exceptionally clean, and excel¬

'89 CATALINA 25, wing keel, diesel inboard,

interior. Sails gracefully on Bay or open waters.

lent .condition. Si 1,900. Located Benicia, (707)

trailer, many extras. SI 8,000. (707) 822-8150,

Solid and beautiful. Asking S8,000. Call (707)

746-1463.

eves.

539-3711. HUNTER 27,1980. New Yanmar diesel, wheel,

Nice interior wood. Main and 2 jibs. Sausalito

MacGREGOR 26, 1992. Like new, sailed only

26-FT BALBOA fix keel 1973.15 hp Johnston o/

DS, KM, Loran, VHF, dual batteries, teak interior

berth. SI 5,000 obo. (415) 288-2148, wkdys, (415)

twice. Trailer with surge breaki VHF radio, stereo

b. Custom interior. Generator, VHF, DS, KM,

w/new cushions, 12v pressurized water, head,

381-1068, wknds.

cassette radio KM teak trim deluxe stern rail, and

singlehand rigged, 2 spinnakers & pole, whisker

ladder, canopy, porta-potti, many extras. SI 2,250.

pole. 4 jibs, 2 mains, 2 fuel tanks. (707) 554-4732.

galley, standard sails, storm jib & gennaker. Bot¬ tom paint 2/94. Military transfer forces sale. SI 4,000

28-FT KINGS CRUISER, sloop 1959, hull #149,

obo. (707) 649-9610.

A.B. Telfa Sweden, Volvo Penta engine, full keel,

622-9352. ■

ERICSON 26, 1984, Bay pocket cruiser. Wellmaintained. Yanmar diesel, DS, KM, VHF, en¬ closed head. Very roomy, standing headroom.

Financing available. (408) 973-9143.

classic beauty in excellent condition. $6,000. Call

CATALINA 27,1982. Join very active Catalina27 CORONADO 27,1973. Must see to appreciate,

fleet on the Bay. Dinette, full head w/tank, cockpit

27- FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT Orion 1979. Bristol

immaculate condition, new main, mainsail cover,

cushions, safety gear, Atomic 4 inboard, folding

bluewater cruiser has Loran, VHF, Tillermaster,

jib, genoa. 10 hp Honda ‘90, new interior cush¬

prop, spinnaker, 2 jibs, KM, DS, Signet Smart-Pac

knot, depth. Tanbark sails Including 150 genoa &

OLSON 25, S.C. built 1985 hull #69. By far best

ions, curtains, VHF, and other new equipment.

w/TW, AW, VMG, timer. Barrier coat w/no blister

110 jib w/Mariner furling. Spacious below w/full

bang for your buck. Nissan 8; 2 headsails and

S6.400 obo. (415) 598-0565.

guarantee. S10.250. (510) 522-0566.

galley, teak interior & new upholstery. S40.000.

spinnaker. $15,500 obo. (415) 364-5918, Iv msg

(818) 705-4784.

for Scott.

(415) 777-4296.

25-FT HUNTER, 1978. Excellent condition, sleeps

MacGREGOR 26-FT, 1990. Loaded, jiband main,

5, galley, head, VHF, knot log, solar charger,

swing keel w/water ballast, 10 hp Evinrude, long-

28- FT TRITON #248, Yanmar diesel, new teak

CAL 2-27,1978. Low mileage, popular one-de¬

depth finder, 9.9 Honda o/b. $7,000 obo. Don,

shaft with gen., radio, depthfinder, head, galley, trailer, sleeps 5, used fresh water only, excellent

trimmed interior, improved structural mast sup¬

sign fleet. Atomic 4, Barient winches, KM, DS,

port, generous freeboard, liveaboard headroom,

compass, VHF, stern boarding ladder. Brickyard

condition. SI 2,500. (707) 252-0203.

w/4 berths, two speed winches, main & jib, dodger,

Cove berth. Epoxy bottom 11/92. Well cared for. (415) 361-2024, dys; (415) 692-4099 eves.

HUNTER 25.5, 1985. Inboard diesel, cruising

new boom & cushions. 8,500 lbs for $1.41/lb. Myron Spaulding, (415) 332-3721.

(510) 932-8686, dys; (510) 932-4115, eves. 1974 26-FT BALBOA, ex. cond., extra sails, 9.5 o/b mtr., tlr, new bottom. $7,500. (209) 935-6046.

spinnaker, cannber spar, 100% jib, KM, DS, com¬

ERICSON 26,1969.10 hp Chrysler o/b, 3 head

CATALINA 27,1982. Diesel, wheel, epoxy bot¬

pass, VHF and dual batteries. Excellent condition,

SANTANA 27. Lots of new gear. New bottom Oct.

sails, VHF, compass, bilge pump. New bottom

tom, no blisters, new Hood main with Dutchman,

freshwater boat. $10,500. Call (209) 661-1951.

'93. New thru hulls, valves. Rebuilt rudder hous¬

paint this year. Solid Bay boat. $4,800 obo. Call

ing. HD engine mount. Lots of sails. Spinnaker

(916) 721-4888 or (916) 927-7106.

90,110, cruising spinnaker, new, standing rig ‘91, new cushions '92, VHF, Loran, traditional interior,

CATALINA 25,1985. Fixed keel. 7.5 Honda, 110

gear. VHF. DF, moving to Montana. $6,600 obo.

double bow rollers, 2 anchors, whisker pole.

and 90% jibs, VHF, 120 VAC pkg, stereo, Tiller-

(406) 222-5228, Iv msg, will return call.

$13,000. (510) 638-2079.

Pilot, pop-top, whisker pole, 2 sets ground tackle,

CAL 2-27,1977. Little used (illness). Farryman

MacGREGOR 26,1987.8 hpTohatsu o/b, gennie jib and jiffy reefing mainsail. Lines led aft. Cush¬

swim ladder, BBQ, factory cockpit cushions, in¬

CORONADO 27,1971, immaculate condition, 3

flatable. $9,200 obo. Dave, (707) 553-8963.

sails, great condition, 10 hp diesei, new mast and

Richmond Marina. VHF, DS. See in or out of

boom in 1986. Sausalito berth. $6,900. Call (415)

water. $7,000. (707) 255-6437.

diesel, 4 head sails, 2 mains, compass, VHF, KM,

ions, cassette radio, porta-potti, bottom paint.

RDF, (uninstalled new KM, DS, Loran), dual bat¬

CATALINA 27,1971. Std. rig, new mast, stays,

teries w/auto charger, auto bilge pump, rebuilt

hull fittings, new cushions, curtains, KM, DM,

head w/holding tank, alcohol stove, new fuel tank.

clean interior, sleeps 6, '84 Evinrude 9.9, main &

CAL 25. Perfect for the Bay. Excellent sailing

northern California. 3 spinnakers, 6 winches,

Due for bottom paint, sleeps5 (arguably), cruising

2 jibs. VHF & stereo, all C.G. equip. Loc. G-51,

condition. 5 sails, spinnaker, 8 hp, VH F, compass,

modern boom and traveller, OMC saildrive, DS,

& safety equip. Oakland berth. $14,400. (408)

Vallejo. $7,400. (707) 252-3006.

solar power. $3,300. Laurent (415) 461-7486.

KM, compass. Too many features to list. S6.000

456-6757. COLUMBIA 26, one of the best Perfect 26s in i

475-8162.

obo. Call Jim, (707) 643-1133.

DISTINCTIVE BOAT LETTERING / \P POBox2052 1 At. Sausalito, G4 94966 I As Telephone/Fax 408/395-2441 \X f

DELIVERY USCG Licensed Master • Ocean • 100 Ton References • Owners Welcome Marvin Burke

(415) 892-7793

SAILING EDUCATION ADVENTURES San Francisco's Community Sailing Organization

Page 194 • Utcuj* 3? • May. 1994

JACK MACKINNON

f A C'H I

Adult and Children's Classes

Call: (415) 775-8779

ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYOR

MARINE SURVEYOR, APPRAISER

JVU y

(510)276-4351

SEAWOLF MARINE SERVICES Known in the Bay Area lor over 10 years Hull Cleaning, Haulouts, Zinc & Prop Replacement Inspections & Surveys, Salvage & Recovery

(415) 435-7904 of (800) SEA-WOLF (732-9653) 24 hr. service

IS YOUR BOTTOM CLEAN? Call Bob for Just Bottoms 10% Off Labor for first-time Customers Underwater Hull Cleaning

• Zincs Changed • Fully Insured • $1

per foot in most cases

Alameda, Oakland, San Francisco, Bethel Island (510) 814-9150

• Emergency pager# (510) 297-1276

OLSON 25 hull #99, Santa Cruz built 1986, excel¬

CORONADO 25-FT SLOOP, 1968. Excellent

lent condition, 9 bags of sails, new set of North

PEARSON 30,1978. Dodger, AP, Loran, stereo,

ISLANDER 30 BAHAMA, 1979. Volvo Penta

condition, 9.9 hp o/b in well, compass, DS, am/fm

Sails, new Johnson 4 hp o/b, KM, depth, Loran,

EPIRB, automatic Halon system, KM, DS, VHF, 5'

diesel, VHF, wheel, compass, DS, digital knot log,

stereo, VHF, spinnaker, whisker poles and much

VHF, epoxy bottom Oct.’92, lots of extras. Asking

sails, new bottom, all lines led aft, teak cockpit

shorepower, mainsail and 3 jibs, insulated head¬

more. Price includes San Francisco berth. Asking

$15,500 obo. Call Jim, (510) 933-0197.

coaming. Immaculate, well maintained, fast and

liner stove, hot water, etc. Reduced. Asking

S8.500 neg. Must sell. Call Steve, (415) 693-6081 or (415) 771-2111.

comfortable. BUC S27.400, sail away for S21,000. James, (415) 573-1332.

S20.000. Will consider offers. (415) 364-1675.

wheel, roller furling 110 jib, 3 reef point main,

BARGAIN COASTAL CRUISER. 26-ft glass sloop

BAHAMA ISLANDER 30, 1979, Volvo diesel,

rigged for single handing. Diesel with low hours,

28-FT HAWKFARM, active one design fleet. This

ODYSSEY 30, YAWL, 1972, full keel, heavy duty

bimini, head, 4 jibs, pole, pilot, Loran, VHF, new

is a great boat to race or just cruise on the Bay. The

bottom and rigging. Clean, dry and ready to go.

f/g hull, Volvo diesel, MD2, Loran, VHF, unfin¬

150% genoa, refrig, H/C water, AC heater, alcohol

one design class is very competitive, fun group of

ished interior. S5.200. (916) 477-0806 or (916)

S7.500 obo. (510) 528-3354; (707) 552-8246.

stove, excellent condition. (415) 331-2438.

people. Please call, (510) 937-7024.

273-5533.

S20.500.

MERIT 25, 1983. Rebuilt/reinforced keel 1992.

ATKIN-DESIGNED classic gaff cutter, 27-ft LOA,

SAIL OR TRADE, classic wooden sailboat, 30'

New mast and standing rigging 1991. Spinnaker,

CAL 2-29,1976. Faryman diesel. Rebuilt 1982.

built by Dean Stephens, Mendocino, launched

Hurricane. Fully equipped, Atomic 4. Pristine con¬

100, 120, and 150 jibs. Autohelm, Loran, VHF,

Wheel with Ritchie compass. New main, 110,150

1981. Fir on oak, Honduras mahogany, iron bark

dition, 13 coats of varnish. Better than new. 7

DS, knot log, compass, gel cell, Evinrude4.5. Fast

and Connelly storm. AP, Loran, VHF. New Ener

keelson, interior fir, walnut, teak, pine. Full keel,

years to restore, Nunes designed & built. Excel¬

boat. Move forces sale. S8.000 obo. Call Bob (510) 886-6170.

Royal LPG stove and oven. Hauled, rezinced and

lead ballast. Volvo diesel inboard, varnished spruce

lent value SI 5,000 or trade for wooden power

bottom painted April 1994. Moored Morro Bay

spars, tanbark sails, new rudder shaft & cushions

boat. (510) 654-9295.

Yacht Club. SI 8,500. Ted, (805) 772-9504, Frank,

'91. Full canvas cover. Has cruised from Morro

(209) 798-1998.

TRITON 28 #141, Atomic 4 engine, 3 mam sails,

Bay to San Francisco (singlehanded) and Sausalito

ERICSON 30+, 1982. Surveyor says like new

4 jibs, spinnaker, galley facilities, head, standing

to Tomales Bay and return. A very dry, solid,

(hauled 8/93), Universal 16 diesel, Combi KM,

head room in main cabin. Sleeps 4. Nice condi¬

ISLANDER 30 BAHAMA, 1979. Excellent condi¬

seakindly and beautiful traditional pocket cruiser.

Depthfinder, wheel, VHF, battery charger, hot,

tion, recently hauled. Berthed in Alameda. Priced

tion. Volvo Penta diesel, Racor fuel filter, wheel,

Located Sausalito. SI 3,500. (415) 332-9231.

cold, pressure water, CNG, stove, oven. Taber¬

compass, VHF, DS, KM, mainsail & 2 jibs, self¬

nacled mast, sleeps 6, new upholstery, stereo

tailing winches, shore power, 6 volt outlet, alcohol

ERICSON 27, 1972, extensive refurbishing

cassette, Santa Cruz slip. Ideal family cruiser.

stove & oven, pressure h/c water, new carpet,

S31.500. (408) 426-3781.

stereo w/inside & outside speakers, and cockpit

at only $8,500. Call Jeff, (510) 521-1276. OLSON 25, Santa Cruz hull #58. North inventory.

(approx. S12.000) last year. Main and two jibs. All

Gashouse Cove berth negotiable. Extras include

lines led to cockpit. New Honda 8 hp, long shaft,

self-tailing Lewmars, 0.5 and 1.5 oz. spinnakers,

with 5 amp alternator. Excellent condition. Sturdy,

RANGER 29, well equipped with 12 sails (incl.

Oakland location. S23.000. Call (415) 859-2283

5 hp Nissan, KM, DS, and like new trailer. $15,000. Dale, (619) 622-1962.

reliable bay boat. $14,000 obo. In Vallejo. Rick, (707) 252-4103.

new 90), 8 winches, DS, KM, wind, compasses,

day, (415) 948-6657, eve.

Autohelm, VHF, Loran, stereo. Rigged for short or

PEARSON 26,1976. Excellent condition, clean

26-FT EXCALIBUR sloop, 1968. Good condition,

cushions. Bottom job 9/91. Hauled 9/93. JLSq,

single handing. Atomic 4, CNG stove/oven, head.

BLUEWATER CRUISER for Mexico/Hawaii,

Priced low for quick sale. (415) 851-8703, eves/ wknds.

highly developed Cascade 29 for serious cruising.

inside and out, sleeps 4, VHF, head, 3 sails, 9.9

5 sails, spinnaker pole, cabin, head, new 6 hp o/

Johnson, Brickyard Cove berth available, ready to

b, new halyards, glass hull. Ideal for novice or

go, must sell, bought 32' boat, reduced to $6,900

equip, to race. S. F. South Beach berth, $2,800.

ALBERG 30 Whitby built 1965. New Yanmar 3

ages to Hawaii, seaworthy well proven vessel.

for fast sale. Call Walt, (510) 682-2580.

(415) 431-4516.

gm, 100 hrs., new dodger, roller furling, Autohelm,

$19,950. Pillar Point. Harbor, “A43" Call (415)

Loran, SatNav, and more. Excellent cond. (510)

961-7835.

OLSON 25, Santa Cruz built, excellent condition,

CATALINA 27,1978. The classiest one on the

Advanced self-steering, sleeps 2, 25 hp Volvo diesel! Barient winches, 6 sails, 2 previous voy¬

883-1718. $25,500.

'95 bottom paint, 2 spinnakers, 3 head sails, 4.5

Bay featuring two bronze port lights forward, teak

hp motor, Loran, DS, trailer. $15,000. Call (415)

interior, new alcohol stove, phone hook-up. Sleeps

ERICSON 29,1971. Atomic 4 inboard, furling jib,

494-2352.

6.6'1” headroom. Atomic 4 inboard. Lots of gear.

2-speed winches. All gear and 3-man inflatable

diesel, HAM, VHF, DS, GPS, windvane, AP, 8 hard sailing dinghy, 65 gal. water, 30 gal. fuel, 5

included. No blisters. Well maintained. $14,000.

sails, massive storage. Especially built for long

NEWPORT 27S, 1977, strong Atomic 4, wheel, 3

Great condition. Reduced to $9,400, if sold in May. (415) 331-2044.

Berkeley slip. Call David, (510) 642-3132, dys; (510) 883-9542, eves.

range cruising. Positive flotation, located So. Cal.

headsails, 3 anchors, 6’ + headroom, rigged and

ROBERTS 30. Custom built junk rig, Yanmar

Asking $25,000. (714) 831-7641.

easy to single hand, enclosed head with shower.

ALBIN VEGA 27-FT, 1970. Great boat, great

Sleeps 6, VHF, orginal owner's manual on boat

shape, great price. New dodger, 2 Danforths,

CAL 29,1974. Atomic 4, rebuilt 1992, lots of new

COLUMBIA 29,1965, sloop, full keel, Atomic 4,

and engine. Super Bay boat. $9,500. Call (415)

genoa, storm jib, and main all in great shape.

equipment. VHF, DS, 2 AP, KM, log, Loran, 3

inboard, sleeps 6, ideal family cruiser, located at

456-8033.

Excellent sailing vessel is good lookin' and sexy

wind. 6 sails, good condition. Ready to race,

Bethel Island, freshwater dock. $6,500. Also a

too. Good liveaboard. VH F, DS. Come see, come

cruise. Rigged for ocean, single-handing. All rig¬

Barney Nicoles "Pacific 30” f/g hull and deck. In

sail. Mary, (415) 459-0246. $7,500.

ging oversize, 9 winches. $17,000 obo. (415) 9640912.

storage, $600. (510) 930-6293, after 6 pm.

CAL 2-27,1978. Atomic 4, self-furling jib, Loran, VHF, compass, KM, DS. 10,000 will trade for sailboat + trailer + $. Half Moon Bay berth. (415)

1991 CLASSIC 26-FT aft cabin w/'91 custom

726-1448.

tandem trailer, 6’3" headroom, '91 Tohatsu 8 hp

J/29,1983. Equipped for ocean and Bay racing.

aux. motor. This well built boat is like new, used in

Fast and fun. Race winner one design and PHRF.

bottom, KM, DS, Loran, VHF, stereo, 2 mains, 3

25-FT ERICSON, 1976.7.5 Evinrude o/b, furling

freshwater only. New $38,000; $18,900 obo. Gary,

SF City berthed. $19,500. (415) 961-3300, dys.

jibs, spinnaker, Atomic 4. Well maintained.

jib, VHF, enclosed head, anchors, battery charger,

(707) 765-2628. ISLANDER 30/11.1970, #107. Harken roller furl¬

$13,000. Call Marty, (510) 443-6358 or Ted (510) 886-1725.

automatic pilot and many extras. Sturdy bay boat

C & C 31,1968. One of the classics. New standing rigging, new halyards, all lines led aft, epoxy

in great condition. Sleeps 4. Moving, must sell

ing jib & ball-bearing traveller. Low-hpur fresh¬

quickly. Reduced to bargain price of $4,900 obo.

water Atomic 4. 9 winches, Signet instruments,

YANKEE 30, Sparkman & Stevens design. Good

VHF, CB, LectraSan, DS, halon, all lines to cock¬

Bay boat. Rebuilt Atomic 4,1993, VHF, Loran,

29 TO 31 FEET

Call Kate, (415) 563-3484. MacGREGOR 26, 1991. Beautiful trailer sailor,

pit, extra sails, epoxy bottom, fireplace. Standing

DS, new CNG stove 1990. New dodger 1993.

rigging, running rigging, lifelines, main, jib, furling

Goes with all gear. Must seetoappreciate. $25,000. (510) 684-2733.

excellent condition, AP, solar, dual batteries, stove,

PEARSON 31,1978. Racer/cruiser, 3 headsails,

system, traveller, and masthead sheaves all rela¬

genoa, Honda 8 hp w/alt, swim ladder, weather

new spinnaker, 7 Barient winches, new 28 hp

tively new. Carpet & cushions recently redone

curtains, trailer brakes, Fortress, DS, KM and log.

diesel, Loran, VHF, cushions (best quality foam &

with new foam & fabric. Excellent condition. Mov¬

You'll love this boat. $12,900. Call Nick, (415)

fabric), curtains, head, pulpit, great boat in excel¬

ing, must sell. $16,500. (415) 493-8163, eves.

367-8383, (415) 873-7009.

lent condition. Reduced to $17,900. Call (510)

(415) 329-4655, dys.

254-7037.

MARINE SURVEYOR Serving all Bay and Della Areas JOHN HALLANDER, P.E • Sail and Power • Fiberglass, wood, metal • 40 years experience • Free phone consultation • No travel charge • 24-hr service available Pi. Richmond (510) 237-8412 Bethel Island (510) 684-3454 Dolphin Marine Services Diving • Hull Maintenance Repairs • Rigging . Electrical Systems Installations Woodworking Interior/Exterior

/ f V

J y

Dennis Doly P.O. Box 20343 Oakland, CA 94620 510/849-1766

UPC CUSTOM MARINE CANVAS PRODUCTS Interiors & cockpit cushions, custom designs, dodgers, bimini tops, Delta enclosures, boat covers, sail covers. Free estimates day or evening (510) 536-4119, Oaklands • Udom "Pon" Clark

HARRIET'S ^^^^ 2041

SAIL

Taylor St. ii

REPAIR

S.F. 94133 A1 * - 771

- 8427

BRIGHTWORKS MOBILE MARINE SERVICE • Mechanical • Electrical • Structural • Serving the Bay & Delta • If It Floats, We Do It! Call Owner, Marty Chin • (510) 684-9423, pager (510) 777-5573

BOA

* Bruce Wilkie

VARNISH INI

| %

Reliable quality work reasonable rates

(415) 485-0746

May. 1994 •UiJUA.'W* Page 195

SABRE 30-FT, 1983, in Bristol condition, ready to

CATALINA 30. Best on the Bay. Better than new.

32-FT ARIES, Staysail sloop. LaFiell mast with

CAL 34II, 1976. Westerbeke diesel, roller furling,

go. 5 North sails, Westerbeke diesel, 6 berths,

Utterly immaculate condition. New main sail, new

StaLoks. Barrier coat bottom. New: CNG stove,

wheel steering, CNG range, Autohelm, 6000 AP,

immaculate teak interior, instrumentation, VHF, 3

Hood roller furling. Total refit in 1993. Universal

water system, Loran, Fatho, standing rigging.

Datamarine IMS. Dys, (415) 592-1044; Eves,

Danforths, MOB pole/light, new lifesling/jackets,

diesel. Call Dana, (408) 450-5943, Iv msg. S25.000.

Custom fit Montgomery dinghy. Dickinson fire¬

349-4901 or 349-4900.

place. Very clean. Must see. Asking S35.000.

plus more quality accessories. Great value, CAL 31. Excellent condition interior & exterior like

$42,000. Dave, (415) 566-7922.

'87 CATALINA 34, immaculate condition inside

Looking for reasonable offer. Call (408) 479-3268.

and out. New bottom paint for '94, dodger, depth,

new. Must see. Roller furling jib. Dodger Delta 1978 CATALINA 30. Yanmar diesel, new: mast &

cover & screens. Rigged for short handed sailing,

CHEOY LEE 33-FT CLIPPER ketch 1978. As is,

speed, wind point, Loran, VHF, stereo, C & G

boom, mainsail (full batten), Harken mid-boom

wheel, VHF, wired for stereo gas stove w/oven,

where is (Tahiti), needs work. Fully loaded, exc.

stove & oven, cruising spinnaker, roller furling.

traveler, rigging, batteries & power mgr., pressure

pressure water, Volvo dsl, Signet Smart Pac elec¬

Volvo diesel, S24,000. Brad, (714) 673-2482, Rod,

Share S59.500. Len, (510) 521-8950.

water, KM & compass, radio tel., 80% and 150%

tronics. Hauled, new paint. S34.500. Call (510)

(808) 248-7864. Owner: P.O. Box 116, Kula, HI

jibs. Dk. green stripes and sail cover. Very well

829-8676.

96790. Trade?

FISHER 34,1977. Excellent condition 1993 sur¬ vey, Perkins diesel, furling jib, Signet instruments,

maintained. Tom, (415) 472-3422 dys; or (415) ALBERG 30, Mara (former Cameo), heavily built

FUJI 32 KETCH classic traditonal Herreshoff de¬

radar, much more. Write: R. Neff, 2726 Shelter

f/g sloop from Canada. Cut-away full keel and no

sign. Very clean, quality boat ready for Bay sailing/

Island Dr., Box 165, San Diego, CA 92106.

ISLANDER 30 MARK II, 1972. Super Bay, ocean

blisters. Great for Ocean or Bay. Club jib and

cruising and liveaboard. Eajy to singlehand and

boat. Good North sails, Palmer gas engine, beau¬

several sails. Delta canvas. Must sell. $14,500

maintain. AP, 40 hp diesel, teak interior, hand-laid

1984 HUNTER 34-FT. Sleek looks and an extra

tiful mahogany interior, VHF, electronics. Berke¬

obo. (510) 525-3871 after 5/4/94.

fiberglass, never a blister. S35.000. Call (510)

roomy interior on a fin keel cruising/racing sloop.

507-1934 eves. S18,500.

Wheel steering, roller furling jib, easy reef main,

734-4689.

ley berth. $13,500. Call (707) 374-5342 or (510)

self-tailing winches and new dodger make her

ETCHELLS. The fast boat you want in the most

525-6106.

competitive fleet in the Bay. New mast, faired fins,

C & C LANDFALL 35,1984. Wonderful cruiser

easy & fun to sail. Maintained in excellent condi¬

CAL 9.2, 1982 SLOOP 30-FT, Atomic 4 diesel

many sails, well managed sail card, full cover, 2

reasonably swift. Conventional layout with head

tion: all systems, including Yanmar diesel, in great

inboard, 2 speed winches, 3 sails, new uphol¬

axle trailer. Lots of everything in top condition.

and v berths forward. Hawaii vet. Offshore dodger,

shape and properly serviced. Also sports 3-cabin

stery/carpet, VHF, DS, KM. Excellent condition,

S18.000. Dave, (415) 365-8972.

Harken roller, 90,120 and drifter. New full batten

layout, sleeps 7, enclosed head w/shower, h/c

Redwood City berth. S21,000 extras included.

main. Completely rebuilt Westerbeke runs silent

pressure water, much more. 6'2" headroom, lots

(415) 962-2472 dys; (408) 734-4507 nights.

COLUMBIA 30. Many sails, 2 spinnakers, VHF,

and smooth. Hot pressure water. New Awlgrip,

of storage, ideal liveaboard or weekend cruisers.

propane BBQ, folding prop, wheel steering, new

bottom paint, and brightwork in and out.

Brooke or Valerie, (415) 461-0454.

CORONADO 30, diesel. Self-furling jib, RDF,

cockpit cushions & awning, Atomic 4, newly re¬

Professional maintained. Beautiful boat ready to

VHF stereo Autohelm, trim tab, 2-burner stove

built. Very well equipped. $16,500.(209) 957-3964.

go. All instruments. $64,500. (510) 254-6238.

CAL 30, 1978. Good condition. Atomic 4, gas

BRISTOL 33, 1969. A swift, capable cruiser,

* eng., Loran, radio, 3 sails. "P" dock Santa Cruz.

Alaska to Mexico for 3 years and ready for more.

33- FT RANGER sailboat. Too many extras to list. Call me for details. $24,000 obo. (415) 931-6962.

and oven. Sleeps 6. $15,000. (415) 341-3288. CATALINA 30,1982 sloop, diesel aux, 7 sails, Loran, WS, WP, KM, depth, Autohelm. Pressure

mahogany over oak, teak deck, copper fastened.

windvane, lots more; a turn-key cruiser. A deal at

Volvo diesel & extras. $3,500. (916) 627-3521 or

$38,500.(415) 261-1216.

(707) 443-3822.

Complete Autohelm instrumentation and ST4000

32-FT DREADNAUGHT Tahiti ketch, f/g in Puerto

ARIES 32, 1976. Good condition. Low hours 4

AP. 75 hr. on Volvo since complete rebuild. 3-

Vallarta, ready for Pacific crossing or summer in

cylinder Westerbeke FWC diesel. 4 sails, 2 an¬

blade Max Prop. Wheel or tiller steering. $32,000

Sea of Cortez. Seller will consider delivery. For

chors, new rigging, VHF, Loran, h/c water, 2-

obo. (415) 456-6832.

more info/equipment list. FaxS/V Grace#011-52-

burner/broiler propane stove. Sleeps 4. Asking

322-45562 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. $32,000 obo.

$26,500.(415) 366-1204.

h/c water, shower, alcohol stove and oven. Cruise or race in comfort. Richmond location. $29,950.

DUFOUR 31, fast, solid and loaded. Rare 3 cabin

(707) 545-9011 dys, (707) 523-4121, eves.

model. New main, 3 new jibs and spinnaker.

1971 ISLANDER 30, Mkll, immaculate. New full batten main, and 100% jib, plus 110 and 130% jibs. Two spinnakers complete with all hardware. New Harken main traveler and soling track, 8

CLASSIC SAILBOAT 1949. 34-ft canoe stern,

'90, life raft, radar, watermaker,

Rigging in

$12,500 obo. (408)426-9628.

winches. New instruments including Navico

1984 PEARSON 303. New sails, full batten main

TP5000 AP, Standard WS/WP, depth, knot log, and Vector II Loran; Standard VHF. New circuit

with lazy jacks, tri radial jib with Harken furling.

Motivated seller stepping up.

New standing and running rigging, new Autohelm

FUJI 35 KETCH, classic lines. Full keel cruiser.

money. New interior, completely LP'd. 12V fridge/

breaker panels and shore power. Three battery banks with Ray Jefferson automatic 3 bank

instruments, 2 new anchors. Yanmar 2 GMF - just

Sol id teak interior. Refer/ice maker, Loran, Perkins

freez, invert/charge. Propane stove/oven, air &

serviced, ready to go. $32,250. (707) 426-5823 or

4-108. Diesel forced air furnace. Great livaboard

heating, gel 8d's, windlass, plow, AP, GPS, 8'

charger. Newly varnished interior. New fuel tank.

pager, (510) 840-4191.

cruiser. $37,500. (415) 332-1654.

inflatable, RF genoa. Priced to sell at $26,900.

1977 30-FT CATALINA, diesel Yanmar 20 hp, full

SPENCER 35-FT. Sloop, new diesel, mainsail,

ERICSON 30+, 1968. Atomic 4 with low hours on

cockpit, canvas, good condition. $14,900. Gary,

dodger. Extensive parts and equipment. Many

FANTASIA 35, cutter-rigged sloop, 40 hp diesel,

engine, furling jib, Loran dodger, depthfinder,

(707) 765-2628.

upgrades. Aries windvane. Documented. $32,000. (408) 688-0554.

5 sails, dinghy, Loran, EPIRB, dodger, bimini, hot

34- FT COLUMBIA MKIII. Biggest 34-ft for the

Asking $15,900. (209) 474-2564.

(714) 645-0322. ADO64048

Autohelm 800, $10,900. (408) 464-8623.

shower, 220 gal. water, propane oven/stove, windvane, all teak interior, 3 cabins, workshop,

HUNTER 30, sloop, 1979, VHF, Loran, DS, KM,

CORONADO 34, 6’4" headroom, T V-berth, re¬

compass, roller furling jib, Yanmar diesel, wheel

cent rigging, mast steps, 90,110,130, auto charger.

steering, dodger, Delta awning, galley, head,

Strong, reliable Atomic 4. Wheel, stove, oven,

32 TO 35 FEET

shower, stereo am/fm cass. Just hauled, new

liveaboard in style. $53,000. (408) 996-2045. CATALINA 34. Very good condition. Roller furl¬

refer, DS, KM, VHF. Clean. $20,000. Call (916)

ing, 150%, 120%, 95%, cruising chute. Refrigera¬

786-5991.

tion, Datamarine instrumentation, Loran, factory

QUALITY VESSEL, 79 Pearson 32. Performance

HINCKLEY 35, superior ocean-going ability in

Well cared for, but we must sell. Berthed at Emery Cove. $50,000 firm. Principals only. Call (209). 478-2642.

bottom paint. $24,000. (415) 595-2930.

special gray hull, VHF, stereo, self tailing winches. PEARSON COASTER 30-FT, 1967. Mexico vet, 16 hp diesel, Profurl, storm sails, dodger, running

Bay and Coastal cruiser. This boat is in Bristol

this truly excellent yacht. Like new inside and out,

backs, Barient ST winches, monitor, AP, S.L.

condition, recently upgraded throughout. A strong

and fast too. Equipped with all you’ll need for

windlass, 35# CQR, SSB, Loran, instruments,

clean boat that already has the expensive options,

sailing or extendedcruising. Must sell, makeoffer.

stereo. Propane stove, diesel heater, ample power

you have to come and see this one. $37,500.

$54,500. (805) 528-2225.

charging. New Awlgrip topsides/cabin & nonskid.

(707) 554-8725.

33-FT SPIRIT CLASS SLOOP. Bit. '64, wood, d 6'4", beam 8.5. Volvo diesel. Asking $15,500,

$29,900. (415)331-3037.

make an offer. Owner may finance. Call (510) 339-1026 or (503) 882-8405 for info.

A^/OODRUM MARINE

complete mobiU shop

Specializing in custom interior cabinetry. Tables, cabinets, countertops, decks, cabinsoles, for power or sail.

call Lon Wood aim at:

^SY7T\

/-IC

v»

COURTESY FLAGS 12" XI8" for $10 (Yes, $10) Pacific, Caribbean, South America, Med, Africa, etc. Handcrafted, sewn by sailors. Fast cruising schedule turnaround. Catalogue upon request. Christine Davis Flags, P.O. Box 22303, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33335 • (305) 527-1605

CHILE, CAPE HORN, AND SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISING BOAT SEAMANSHIP, NAVIGATION AND PASSAGEMAKING Cruise Chile's Inside Passage, round Cape Horn, or sail to Easter Island, Pitcairn or Marquesas while increasing your skills aboard Mahina Tiare, John Neal's Hallberg Rassy 42. Brochure: Armchair Sailor, 2110 Westlake N., Seattle, WA 98109. (206) 283-0858 • (800) 8750852

Call for information & a quote Also ask for your free copy of How to Fly Cruising Spinnakers KimVictorine

Page 196 • UtOUJeJg • May. 1994

(916)484-6159

■

GRAPHICS

PETER KAHL STUDIO

WOODCARVING

ARQUES SHIPYARD

SAUSALITO

SAIL ALASKA

PERFORMANCE RACING & CRUISING SAILS Mainsails, standard & full batten • Spinnakers, radial & tri-radial

«c-r SIGNS

iHwi iSlf^Spi®/

Cruise the Southeast Alaska Wilderness Bareboat and Skippered Charters. Gene Buchholz, Captain Waltzing Bear Sail Charters (907) 747-3608 4600 Halibut Pt. Rd„ Sitka, AK 99835

415-332-6608

[

ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC. Renowned Phillip

CHALLENGER 35 SLOOP. Cruising equipped

Rhodes traditional double-ender Cutter Traveler

COLUMBIA 36, rebuilt engine, h/c pressure wa¬

ISLANDER 37, mint condition, roller furl & roller

Mexico vet, modified full keel, extra thick f/g

32 custom built by Ron Rawson. Cruise equipped,

ter, refrig, new Harken furl, new mast & main. New

reefing, recent S26.000 renovation, loaded with

throughout, 48 hrs. diesel, roller furling. 2 jibs, 2

needs cosmetics and TLC. Hull no. 16.38,500.00

covers & side panels, new life line w/net, VHF,

extras & top-line accessories, recent Pisces 50 hp

main sails, cruising spinnaker 1991 radar, Loran,

F.O.B. Alameda. (916) 645-7259, write Weger,

wheel, shore & phone power, knot, depth, stereo,

diesel, owner financing, must see, motivated to

VHF, stereo, depth, speed, AP, propane, ma¬

Box 1806, Lafayette, CA 94549.

new bottom paint. $28,950. (408) 265-1100.

sell. S36,000 obo. (415) 924-6069.

hogany interior. S44.000. (510) 769-1602.

IT’S TIME TO CRUISE. Dufour 35 cruising sail¬

A UNIQUE FREYA 39, Steel built, sloop/cutter-a

LANDFALL 39. Pilothouse cutter. 1977. Excel¬

HUNTER 34,1986. Good condition. Well main¬

boat Mexico/Hawaii veteran. Strong, seaworthy,

proven, seaworthy, double-ender, world cruiser,

lent condition, Warm, comfortable, easy, fun to

tained, great liveaboard, fine cruising sailboat.

designed and built for stability and performance at

comfortable. Cruise equipped with extras: solar

sail. Perfect cruiser/liveaboard. 70hp diesel, new

Must sell. $39,500. (415) 332-5016. Ask for Lair.

sea. S68.000. For inventory, write: Freya, 450 E.

Autohelm electronics, Loran, radar, VHF, ref/fzr,

Yucca St., Oxnard, CA 93033; or (805) 487-5670.

inverter, h/c pressure, shower, life raft, much

panels, HAM/SSB, bimini, water purifier, custom¬ ized interior, GPS, more. S55,000/offer. Ted, (916) 292-9172.

more. Must see. S72,000. Jim, (415) 664-4579. O'DAY 37, '80. American made fast cruiser, cen¬ ter cockpit, aft cabin. 2 heads w/hot & cold show¬

ISLANDER 32,1977. Great condition inside and out, very clean. Atomic 4, fireplace, dodger, Loran, VHF, depth, knot, wind, etc. Liveaboard for

36 TO 39 FEET

last 2 years. S30.000. Call (510) 679-1343. 38 HARTLEY, South Seas ferro sloop. Cruiser/

38-FT STEEL BRUCE ROBERTS Spray hull.

ers, sleeps 6 adults in comfort. Low time on

New 1993. 8700 lb. lead keel. Painted rudder.

Westerbeke diesel. Well equipped with new

Stored in boatyard w/facilities available at SI 00/

Autohelm pilot, VHF, Loran, SatNav, DS, speed

mo. See at Lee's Boatyard, 733 Walnut Grove

and log, self-tailing winches, 4 sails, propane

Rd., Thornton, CA or call (916) 836-1389, $12,000 obo.

stove w/oven, automatic battery charger, whisker

CHALLENGER 35 KETCH CRUISER. Full keel,

liveaboard In excellent condition. Launched in

pole, 2 anchors with chain and rode, electric

Perkins diesel, wheel, hot/cold pressurized water

1976. Tight, dry, beautiful. Loran, roller reefing,

windlass, stereo, wheel steering. All maintained in

system, shower, refrigerator, stove/oven, radio/

1980 36-FT PEARSON pilothouse on 365 hull

Perkins 4-107, much more. Owner transferred

excellent condition. S42,500. (916) 371-6455.

cassette, depth finder, swim ladder, cockpit table,

dual steering, Westerbeke 50, ElectraSan, Adler-

BBQ, Delta ready. S33.000. (510) 521-4812.

abroad. Located in Humboldt Bay. Phone (707) 822-8418. S25,000 obo.

ISLAND PACKET 38,1990. Beautiful condition.

SANTANA 35,1984, Cheers, new sails, numer¬

rare beauty. S60.000 obo. (916) 265-2945, berthed in Vallejo.

HUNTER 37,1984. Super clean, low hours, sail/

Excellently equipped for extended cruising and

ous upgrades, newest and cleanest on the Bay,

cruise, furling jib, Yanmar 30, wheel, stereo, VHF,

ready to go again. Many extras. Extensive inven¬

race/cruise ready, S40.000. Call (510) 866-5417 day or (510) 838-0684 eves.

ERICSON 38,1987. Well-equipped, great condi¬

WS/WD, charger. Asking S50,000/offer. Call (415) 435-2924.

tory. By owner $189,000. Channel Islands, CA.

tion, full batten main, roller furling, diesel, dodger,

(805) 985-1414. No brokers please.

VHF, CD, refrig. Propane, survey June ’93, lo¬

HANS CHRISTIAN 33-FT CUTTER 1984. Origi¬

GREAT LIVEABOARD. 36-ft custom F.C. ketch.

37-FT AMAZON SLOOP, 1986. Superb top of the

nal owner, Harken furling headsail, cruising spin¬

1978 endurance class cruiser. Isuzu diesel, teak

line steel construction. Rounded bilges. Factory

Barbour refer, stowaway main, roller furling jib, Just returned from one year In Sea of Cortez.

cated Marina Village, Alameda. Reduced $82,000. Call for Info. (408) 724-4638 after 6 pm.

naker, storm sails, boom vang, preventer system,

deck, 7 sails, VHF, depth, AP, propane stove, Norcold refer, Avon dinghy, Ritchie compass, 5/

finished, completely equipped for cruising. Lo¬ cated in Florida and ready to go; start your cruise

37-FT TAYANA cutter, fast, safe, luxurious. Ca¬

electric windlass, solar panel, 5 gel batteries, Monitor windvane, Autohelm, radar, HAM, SSB,

16 wire with Stalock fittings, 3 anchors, 220' chain.

there or truck back. Asking $143,000. Call (510)

generator, solar panels, dodger, VHF, TV/VCR, H

VHF, GPS, weatherfax, 406 EPIRB, refrigerator,

Barient winches. $30,000. (510) 865-6384.

534-4317. No brokers.

& C water, teak interior, refrigeration, microwave,

anchors, many more extras. Ready for long dis¬

36- FT ISLANDER, 1974. Pathfinder diesel, spin¬

1930 ALDEN KETCH 36-FT needs some work,

excellent condition. $84,000. (805 ) 965-8488.

tance cruising. In San Diego. $109,000. (619) 222-4247.

naker, instruments, extra sails, 9 winches, wind¬ lass, 10' Avon, 15 hp Evinrude, liferaft, 40 amp

dsl power dinghy. $3,500. (916) 786-2731, after 6 pm.

36 SOVEREL1982 performance coastal cruiser.

watermaker, life raft, mast steps, 350 ft. chain, 3

noe stern, full keel, f/g, diesel, AP, radar, Loran,

BBQ, dinghy on davits, o/b, new LP paint. Loaded,

charger, alternator bypass, Tillermaster, 3 an¬

Baja to Alaska vet. Hull 11 of 13 built, she once

CAL 34 III, 1978. Westerbeke dsl. SSB, VHF,

chors, spares, lots more. Located Baja, Mexico.

TAYANA 37. A terrific liveaboard, bluewater

rated 96 PHRF. Structure excellent - light yet

Loran, AP, windvane, dodger, microwave, pro¬

Will trade. (714) 921-1452 for info packet.

cruiser. 1978 Pisces diesel, low hrs, cutter rig, lot

super strong, klegecell core, upgraded rigging,

of gear. Beautifully crafted teak interior, very roomy.

diesel, big self-tailers, Profurl, comfortable inte¬

$62,000. Call Cindy, (415) 578-9244 eves.

rior. $35,000. (805) 563-1919.

pane range & heater, refrig., holding tank, 2 mains, 3 jibs, 2 spinnakers, documented. Cruise/race

37- FT AMAZON, 1986, steel, cutter, beautiful,

ready, singlehand. Asking $31,400. Call (510)

round chine hull, equipped for ocean cruising,

481-1862, eves.

central heat/ac, Grunert ref/fzr, 5 kw gen, HAM/

RAFIKI 37, 1977. Cutter rig. Proven offshore

ISLANDER 36, 1978. Very meticulously main¬

SSB, elect windlass, deck washdown, lop equip¬

tained, deluxe teak and oak interior, 5 sails, spin¬ naker, roller furling, dodger, full electronics, LP’d

CUSTOM CHOATE 33. Consistent winner. 13

ment, fast, safe, excel, condition. Asking $130,000.

cruiser. Classic Huntingford design. 7 sails. 36 hp Volvo diesel. Low hrs, Airex foam cored f/g con¬

sails, diesel, cruise 6 with CNG, mech. ref., dual

Richard Miller, 2045 Downing, Pensacola, FL 32505, (904) 474-1824.

struction, teak interior, VHF, Signet instruments,

hull & spars, 9 winches, refrigeration, autopilot,

Autohelm, AP, windlass, refrigeration. Sleeps 6.

fixed & folding props, much more. This yacht is

Excellent condition. $69,900. (916) 367-3256.

beautiful. $42,900. (510) 614-9181. HERO 38 (LOA 42), 1978 - custom offshore GRP Norwegian ketch. Cruising Caribbean arriving

water tank etc. Photos, survey, equipment list upon request. Moored in Marina del Rey. Asking $32,000 obo. (310) 479-0116 (eves).

UNION 36,1984. Bravado is for sale. Profession¬ ally maintained by first owner. Best Union any¬

ERICSON 38,1981. Roller furl, dodger, pressur¬

ERICSON 32, 1985. Excellent condition, many

where; originally built for the owner of Union

ized water, all lines aft. Lots of teak. $52,000. Will

upgrades. Light pearl grey gelcoat with red sheer

Yachts. Autohelm, ProFurl, 6 bags of sails plus

consider partnership. Jolene, (415) 728-0951.

strips, dark grey non-skid and varnished teak trim.

spinnaker, full-batten main, full dodger, Furuno

California July. Scandanavian teak interior, new floors (oak) and upholstery. Aft cabin, 4.236

Extensive equipment, too much to list. $42,000.

radar on custom integrated stern post mount,

BRISTOL 39 YAWL, 1969. Ted Hood design,

Perkins. Fully equipped: electronically, sails, tackle,

(805) 466-2773. Call to request information sheet.

Perkins 4-108, perfect brightwork with covers,

built in Rhode Island, new rigging,, totally up¬

Avon, Yamaha 5 hp. $90,000. (818) 244-0248.

Force 10 propane heater, full Signet instrumenta¬

graded, dark blue hull, many sails, propane, sniffer,

'87 CATALINA 34. Roller furling, interior/exterior

tion, Loran, complete bowand stern groundtackle,

VHF, etc. A “sailor's boat" in excellent condition.

TARTAN 37, 1978. Excellent condition, stable,

like new. Microwave, VHF, knot, depth, wind in¬

VHF, much more. Firm at $69,000. Marlin, (415)

Sale or trade for heavier circumnavigation boat.

strong, cruiser/racer. Numerous upgrades, im¬

strument. Very low hour diesel. Don't miss out on

941-4933, eves. No brokers please.

Call George, (415) 669-1389.

maculate interior. Diesel, ProFurl, dodger, elect,

virtually the best boat value on the West Coast at $54,500. (916) 427-2732. See at Benicia.

windlass, spinnakers, Force 10 stove & heater, FISHER 37 Pilothouse ketch. Motorsailer, 1980,

refrigeration, Autohelm, VHF, Loran, KM, DS,

80 hp Ford Saber diesel, 120 gal H20,120 fuel,

WP, newer rigging, shaft. Much more. $65,000,

wind s/d, depth, log, speed, 2 VHF, Loudhailer,

serious inquiries only. (510) 236-5839.

CB, aft cabin, Avon. $125,000. (408) 624-7210.

WA*

SAILING with Tav 510-376-0100 / '

I’d rather be SAILING MASTERS

CHART SAVINGS OF 70% & MORE! Current Edition Charts reproduced on the Heaviest-Weight Paper in the industry! So. Pac., Mex., NZ, Aust., USA, Carib., Med., Worldwide. Free Index. Sample Chart $2. DMA

@ 20% Off! (25 chart min.)

& NOS Originals

17 Years Quality Service. BELLINGHAM CHART PRINTERS

P.O. Box 1728L • Friday Harbor, WA 98250 • (800) 643-3900 • FAX (206) 468-3939

FULL SPECTRUM PAINTING & Attention to Detail Marine & Residential Painting

Traditional Expert Quality

Specializing in: • Faux and Multicolored Finishes • High Quality Varnishing and Refinishing • Custom Painting and Restoration of Fine Homes -

AI LK / */ II V

& Yachts

(415)388-4225

MARINE SURVEYOR Robert A. Viel, Member National Assoc, of Marine Surveyors. /Sw Approved by all banks and marine insurance companies. x » Serving the Bay Area and Delta. Wood, Fiberglass and Steel. Delta: (916) 776-1094-BayArea(510)420-9450

PACIFIC DELIVERY SERVICES

STORM LEATHER

U.S.C.G. Licensed Master-100 Tons • Sail or Power • Experienced • Reliable • Careful

BEAUTIFUL AND PROTECTIVE LEATHER COVERS FOR:

Reasonable • Refs. • Accepted by Ins. Companies • Owners and brokers welcome

Wheels, Spinnaker Poles, Tumbuckles, Spreader Boots, Life Lines

Also available for day or longer charters.

(415) 472-7559, San Rafael, CA

Capt. Gary Jimmink • (707) 762-1899

May. 1994 • UMtJili • Page 197 /

3&-FT STEEL CUTTER 1982, full keel Atkin de¬

WESTSAIL 42-FT, 1981. Center cockpit, cutter

HARTOG 49, cruising ketch, ferro cement on

SANTA CRUZ 50, Mark II factory deep keel, tall

sign, wood cabin, beautiful, strong, simple, built to

rigged. Well maintained. Must see to appreciate.

steel armature, built in 1978 and beautifully main¬

mast, features latest design including open tran¬

go anywhere, documented, wheel steering, wind¬

Presently moored in Sausalito Yacht Harbor.

tained with 1993 and 1989 survey reports; Perkins

som, Ockam instruments and SSB, weatherfax,

lass CQR & fortress anchors, battery chg., stereo,

S95.000. For further info., call (415) 331-3022.

85 diesel (low hrs) ,310 gallon fuel tank, 240 gallon

full complement of sails, new wiring and prop,

water tank, 2 cabins and a workroom, beautiful

engine driven refrigeration, many trophies.

OLSON 40, 1983. Equipped for cruising.

mahogany and teak interior, Norcold refrigerator,

S198.500. (619) 232-3057 or (619) 222-4002.

ISLANDER 36,1973. Needs some work. Diesel,

Watermaker, SSB, GPS, gel batteries, refrigera¬

full sized galley, full shower, huge salon with

full lead keel, pedestal steering wheel, depth

tion, freezer, Autohelm 2000, VHF, shore power,

antique extendible table, electronics: Autohelm

HANS CHRISTIAN 41. Ocean ready, Mercedes

finder, KM, stove/oven, sails, batteries, charger,

EPIRB, anchor roller, V-berth, Cybernet stereo,

5000, Sitex Loran C, VHF radio, DS (new), speed

72 hp diesel, Harken furling, headsails, reefer/

anchors, ice box, sink, head, sleeps 6, spinnaker

quad cycle, dodger, awning, wind scoop, many

log (new) color TV, new or reconditioned electric

fridge, Autohelm 7000, full B & G, SatNav, SSB,

pole, won Islander RegattaChampionship, 4 match

sails, and much more. S88.000. (206) 562-7271.

motors with backup units, 2 dinghies with many

Loran, radar JRC weatherfax, Nilsson 3000 wind¬

many extras. This boat has recently been com¬

lass, storm sails, cruising spinnaker, Switlik raft.

VHF, DS. S36.000. (707) 778-1091.

races. S25.000. (415) 454-2294. 46-FT HOOD-MAAS, steel center board yawl.

pletely reconditioned and is currently insured. The

Professionally commissioned & maintained.

DOWNEASTER 38 CUTTER. La Libertad, fiber-

Radar, full electronics, 2 SatNavs, Aries vane,

owners must sell due to a job transfer. The best

Sausalito. S185.000. (415) 331-6234.

glass/wood trim. Improved rigging. Approx. 100

good refrigeration, fireplace, good rigging, sails.

boat of its type on the Bay. S57.500. Call (510)

hrs. on Yanmar. T wo: mains, staysails, jibs. Roller

Located Panama. S35.000. (510) 229-2548.

527-9011 eves.

CT41-FT KETCH, excellent condition, f/g, Perkins

furling. Bottom just painted. Strong, stiff, roomy,

4108, R. furl, jib/staysail, h/c pressure. AC/DC

but quick and handy cruising boat. Documented.

START YOUR CRUISE IN PARADISE on a

CT 41, center cockpit ketch, one of 6,60 hp Isuzu,

refer, propane stove, micro, AP, Loran, elect,

Quick sale price, S44.000. (510) 271-8031.

dreamboat. Where? The Republic of Palau. Lo¬

120 gal. h/c pressure, AC refer, propane stove,

windlass. S68.000 obo. (209) 529-5508.

cated inthe Western Pacific is a cruisers paradise,

solid dodger. Will take trailer sailer as part pay. Liveaboard berth, Bay area location. Call (916)

ing w/in a protected lagoon, peaceful anchorages,

596-3613, (510) 228-1662 Iv. msg. Motivated,

signed cutler. Commissioned 1990. Compare

and abundant bird life (also daily flights from

S70.000.

quality, comfort and performance with anything in this size/price category. Gorgeous teak interior.

Gpam and U. S. Postal Services). I must sell my

40 TO 50 FEET

PASSPORT 42. Semi-custom Huntingford de¬

offering world famous diving and snorkeling, sail¬

1983 Passport 40 sloop, Waimea. She is fully

HARDIN 44 KETCH, center cockpit, Perkins 4-

Ideal year 'round liveaboard/serious worldcruiser.

equipped for cruising and waiting for you. I am

154 diesel, freezer, AP, good ground tackle. Beau¬

S215,000. (415) 332-9118 eve; (415) 973-1841 dys.

moving ashore, so all the spares, boat tools and

tiful custom teak interior. Fast under sail. Motors at

CHEOY LEEOFFSHORE41 ketch, Ray Richards

many extras will remain. Reduced to an “asking

7+ knots. Proven Mexico vet. In dry storage. Must

design; customized for world cruising; comes with

price" of Si 30,000, but am open to offers. Write: J.

sell. First S94.000 gets her. (619) 421-5008 eves.

41-FT CHEOY LEE ketch, cruise or liveaboard,

everything from Henri-Lloyd foul weather gear to

Derickson, P.O. Box 1271, Koror, Palau 96940 or

spare parts, and backups to backups including

fax c/o Sailing Vessel Waimea in Palau, (608)

EMERGENCY SALE, my loss, your gain, 40-ft

AP, roller furling, refrigeration, 6 sails & spinnaker,

GPS, SatNav, Loran, sextant, 600 feet of chain,

488-1725 for further details.

cutter motorsailer, custom built one of a kind,

dodger, 10-ft., inflatable with 8 hp o/b, excellent

excellent condition, 90% restored, cedar on oak,

condition. S85,000/offers. (408) 436-8496.

10 sails, inner forestay, jiffy reefing,xefrig, large

1980, diesel, VHF, Loran, depth, knot/log, wind,

chart table, Givens, class A EPIRB, solar panels,

RARE CHALLENGER 50 KETCH, 1974. furling

85 hp FordLehman, new rigging & canvas, full

davits, dinghy, o/b, rack and pinion steering,

main, jib. Continuously upgraded, fully found,

ground tackle. Excellent liveaboard/cruiser,

BRUCE ROBERTS 44-FT ketch, South Pacific

Perkins 4-108 new 1986, expanded battery com¬

recent epoxy bottom. Perfect liveaboard or go

liveaboard berth So. Bay. Replacment SI 20,000.

vet, Aussie built, Perkins 4:108 with zero hrs, f/g

partment with 2-200 amp hour batteries, AP, emer¬

anywhere boat. Too much equipment to list. Must

Asking S46,950 or make offer. Call for brochure,

hull, aft cockpit, very roomy, built for cruising.

gency generator, full awnings, dodger, Gas Sys¬

see to appreciate. Call for details. Si 50,000 obo.

(415) 988-1920 or (415) 965-2023, Bill.

Great boat needs some T.L.C. Motivated seller is

tems stove, natural gas and propane and high

(707) 745-3858.

relocating. $26,000 obo. (707) 765-2628 dys; 48-FT AMEL KETCH, 1987. Offshore cruiser.

seas medical kit among other things on 5 page equipment list. Beautiful condition. Must sacrifice.

OFFSHORE 41 BY CHEOY LEE, Richards de¬

Highest quality from Europe. Designed for the

S75.000. (805) 569-5225.

sign, 1978. Tri cabin layout with circular dinette,

discerning yachtsman. Impeccable condition,

huge cockpit, refrigeration, LPG range, diesel

loaded and ready to go. Organized for short-

40-FT VALIANT PILOTHOUSE, 1980 by Uniflite.

heater, Perkins, Alpha pilot, Maxwell electric wind¬

handed sailing. All electric self-tailing winches,

Better than new. One owner, professionally main¬

lass, ProFurl, custom traveler, dodger. 570,000.

tained. Outstanding cruiser/liveaboard w/one state¬

Call for brochure, (707) 579-4298.

furling sails. These superb boats are admired by experienced sailors throughout the world. Water¬

(707) 762-5003 eves.

51 FEET & OVER

tight bulk heads and many special safely features.

room and big salon. Amenities include: WoodFreeman AP, Grunert relrigeration, Furuno radar

PEARSON 40. Keel/centerboard, fully equipped

Lying in Florida. Asking $220,000.(510) 534-4317.

& Loran, Lewmar winches, dual steering,

well maintained in first class condition. Many sails,

No brokers.

STEEL KETCH MOTORSAILER 56-FT shoaldraft

Westerbeke 58 diesel - one of the finest if not the

Quickvang, Max Prop, Avon dinghy, o/b Viking

best cruiser in the NW. Call for picture and specs.

liferaft, Cold Machine refrig, charger, solar panel,

GULFSTAR 43-FT KETCH, center cockpit, GPS,

ter or liveaboard. Underway flopper stoppers,

Asking $150,000. Phone (408) 371-0180 or (206)

etc. Great buy. S54.900 offers. (619) 569-6784.

Sutton design, fully rigged for world cruising, char¬ Loran, VHF, wind speed/point, Perkins diesel,

sonar, air conditioners, 2-15k gen, a truly bullet¬

clean, well equipped great sailer and/or liveaboard.

proof boat. VCR tape available. Located Friday

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 40 tri-cabin in out¬

Includes Achilles dinghy with o/b, 6 sails, dodger,

Harbor, WA. (206) 378-3290.

1986 HANS CHRISTIAN 41-FT TC. USCG docu¬

standing condition. Philip Rhodes design. Hand

great Bay/ocean boat. Made in USA. Call for spec sheet. $89,500. Call Jim, (510) 254-5653.

60-FT L.O.D. SAMSON Sea Lord ketch, 1976

564-1221.

mented. In the South Pacific now. Walk aboard

layup fiberglass hull to Lloyd's specifications. Bur¬

and sail away. Fully equipped-spare parts, ram

mese teak throughout. Perkins 4-107. low hours;

gear, electronics, etc. Will sail to Tonga, Fiji, New

Max prop; aluminum mast; new sails; Barient

40-FT GAFF RIG KETCH. 60's classic woodie

4 berths, large galley & dinette, large f'w'd head

Zealand, or Hawaii for you to pick-up and begin

winches; B & G electronics; much more. (310)

with traditional charm and 90’s gear. Cruised

& full shower, shop, 4 berth crew room, generous

your dream cruise. For information, equipment

397-0141.

Mexico last 3 years. Ready to go again. Affordable

aft stateroom, w/head, 3 berths, 2 chart desks, 2

and practical. In San Diego. $48,000. Will deliver

helms, much 2" teak and mahogany, new Harken,

list, and/or pictures write to N. DeStael, 505 W. 45th St., Vancouver, WA 98660. Questions may

CATALINA 1989,42-FT. Excellent shape, radar,

be faxed to Liz at 011-676-70-130. A wonderful

refrig., Loran, microwave, etc. Yanmar diesel. Call

boat at 5169,000. No brokers.

Jim, (415) 574-3456. No brokers. S99.950.

prof, built f.c. 15 ft. beam, 7 ft. headroom, salon w /

and will negotiate. (619) 687-5480.

Perkins, davits, partly renovated, '89 survey. S110,000. Giveaway sale. $25,000. Call William,

HINCKLEY 41. Beautiful well-maintained 1965

(916) 973-8533.

classic sloop. Radar, Loran, am/fm stereo, radio, SWAN 44. 1973, Sparkman-Stephens design,

much more. Sausalito based. By owner. Princi¬

recent refit. (805) 595-2180.

pals only. $79,500. Call (916) 383-7900, (916) 638-4764.

Superior ‘Yacht ‘Varnishina

J.KARMIN BOAT HANDLING Customized instruction on your power or sail boat USCG 200 Ton Licensed Captain • ASA Certified Instructor

Now Available for Charter

Also available for Charter Captain or Delivery Answering Service: (415) 341-2852 • Reasonable rates

50'fl- Sailboat, certified for 25 passengers

VINYL BOATNAMES

MARINE ENGINE CO. Complete Engine Services • Gas & Diesel

(206) 282-1801 - Prism#L, 2046 Westlk Ave. N„ Seattle, WA 98109

Tune-ups • Oil Changes • Engine rebuilding, etc.

(4 iff 380-8410

LETTERING-GRAPHICS-STRIPING Free Catalog - Low Prices - Easy Installation

S/h/ZkWr

L 'K‘rry Clarl^S findlcr ^ ^ Jar quality u/orlf based on e\perience mth some of the finest yachts_Ur and waterfront properties in Northern California.

Yukon Jack

25 Years Experience • Reasonable Rates (415) 332-0455

CRUISERS! OTHERS! Need Home Port Services? Banking? Bill Paying? Mail? Very Special Assistance? Want Bonded & Insured Financial Services? Anything Else? Send out this S.O.S. now to Services Of Susie As Easy as 1-2-3! Phone (800) SUSIE 1 2 or (714) 377-1232 or FAX (714) 377-377-1233 or Write: P.O. Box 1237, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-1237

Page 198 •

• May. 1994

SAIL MAINE

NEW ENGLAND

Experience the romance aboard the luxurious, captained 44’ cutter, Storm Petrel. See whales on Stellwagon Bank; enjoy isolated Maine coves - Nantucket, Cape Cod, Gloucester, S2,500/wk inclusive except food 4 pax. Nicholson Yacht Charters • (800) 662-6066

STEEL KETCH MOTORSAILER 52-FT O.A. by

18-FT GAFF-RIGGED CUTTER built 1936,

28-FT CROSS TRIMARAN, o/b, DS, radio, KM,

VanDam, Holland 1972 in good condition. Com¬

Sausalito. William Atkin design, Dacron sails,

lots of fun. $1,500. (510) 528-2510.

fortable cruising and liveaboard with private

douglas fir on oak frames, refastened 1989. One

accomodations. Excellent berth and facilities in

cyl. Palmer gas engine, museum quality. At South

CORSAIR F/24, 1992 hull #44, Kevlar sails by

Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Asking SI60,000 any

Beach Harbor. S3,000 obo. (510) 548-5214 eve;

Smyth (square top main, jib, genoa, assymmetric

reasonable offers considered. (604) 254-7697.

rear deck, unbelieveably spacious. $6,500 obo.

(415) 955-3133 dy.

spinnaker), full B & G electronics, GPS, KVH

Jim, (415) 664-8811.

32-FT POWER CRUISER, custom built in 1940. Mahogany on oak frames. Haulout and survey in June '93. Hull excellent, new windows and epoxy decks, no rot. Beautiful liveaboard, solid enclosed

Sailcomp, Autohelm ST 1000 & remote, 8 hp 60-FT STEEL CUTTER, beautiful classic lines, Fife design, 1938 DeVries built, racer/cruiser,

Jonathan Swift, 6'2" headroom, 3 cabins, sails, 60 hp dsl, needs electric, plumb work + SI6,000 to

motor, all Harken & Lewmar, fully tuned, rigged

16-FT POWER DORY, 18 hp o/b, fwd. controls,

and well maintained. For complete info., (303) 772-6082.

steering, etc. Towing bitts, exc. cond. $1,200; (510) 653-1724.

MULTIHULLS

restore to Si 50,000 value, only S45.000. Call owner (707) 579-1046.

31-FT GEMINI CATAMARAN 1985, Mexico vet,

1981 (MMC) 36-FT TRAWLER yacht. A luxurious

new hull paint, Honda 15 o/b, roller furl mam &

teak jewel. Asbolutely pristine condition. Meticu¬

NEEDED; Large liveaboard production cruising

genoa, spinnaker, storm jib, AP (2), radar, GPS,

lously maintained and professionally upgraded.

51-FT MORGAN OUT ISLAND center cockpit

catamaran "bargain of the century." If you can

VHF (2), HAM/SSB, watermaker, solar panels(3),

Loaded with expensive improvements and extras.

liveaboard/cruising ketch. 3 stateroom layoutwith

help me with a miracle deal, please call and leave

gel-cells(3), propane stove, oven, refrig, micro-

Must see to appreciate. Call for fact sheet and

large aft cabin, 2 heads with showers; 1 with tub.

a message for firefighter Dave at (408) 847-2927.

wave, inverter, stereo/tape/CD, TV, 5 anchors, 10

extensive inventory list. Asking S78.500. By owner,

Avon/RIB & 15/ob. S57,500. (619) 222-9694.

(415) 332-7805. No brokers.

Navigation station has Apelco Loran, SatNav, Furuno radar, EPIRB, VHF, SSB. Main salon has

31-FT SEARUNNER TRIMARAN. A-frame pro¬

diesel fireplace, TV, VCR, stereo system with

fessionally built 35 hp O.M.C. inboard all new sails

PIVER LODESTAR 36-FT ketch tri. Profession¬

50-FT CAPTAINS GIG, 34 Sisters, 6 planks,

Bose speaker inside and in cockpit. New LPU in

just painted top and bottom, no work needed

ally built, re-rigged '89. New bottom, survey GPS,

steel fastened, open boat, good condition, re¬

1991. 85 hp Perkins diesel and 12kw Onan gen¬

brand new boat, must sell. SI 7,000 obo. (408) 425-5554. Ask for Mike.

radar, '93. Rebuilt diesel. Great boat and getting

caulked. S3,000. (510) 684-3458.

erator. S98.000. Call (408) 257-7949, h; (510) 568-6911,w.

better. S28.000 obo, must sell. (503) 287-6242 Iv msg.

37-FT SEARUNNER TRIMARAN, 1979. Fantas¬ 1972 COLUMBIA 50 SL, cutter rigged. Isuzu 60

tic liveaboard, Bay sailer. Mexico veteran. Docu¬

hp diesel, all roller furling sails, can be single

mented. Fast, smooth sailing. Photos available.

handed from cockpit, appraised S90.000, S69.000

Recent innovations, fully equipped, too many ex¬

obo. Gary, (707) 765-2628.

tras to list. Don’t miss out on your dream boat. I nsured for $40,000. Sacrifice $19,950/offer. (916) 361-0639.

CLASSICS TAHITI KETCH for sail. Gaff rigged, tanbark sails,

C & C 38, 1/4 interest in well run partnership. Berthed S. Beach Marina 13+ sail, 14 winches, dinghy, 35 hp Yanmar, lots of extras. $12,500 plus

37-FT POLYCON CATAMARAN balsa/fiberglass,

bridge, glassed-in aft deck, remodeled interior,

1/4 monthly expenses. Allan, (415) 726-7072.

3 cabin, 2 heads, propane stove & 3-way refrig¬

new carpets, aft stateroom with double bed, lots of

eration, 3 anchors, double battery bank, inverter,

closets, shower, head, forward V berth with 2

1/2 PARTNERSHIP AVAILABLE in well-main¬

watermaker, radar, GPS, EPIRB, weatherfax, SSB,

single bunks, forward head, complete galley with full size refrigerator, microwave, electric oven and

tained 1985 Passport 40 maximally outfitted for

burners, washer/dryer combo, large salon with

solvent partner wanting to base boat in San Fran¬

TV/stereo, sleeps 6, 8kw genset, Detroit 6V53

cisco, possible time-sharing extended cruises to

HOBIE CAT 16-FT. Great condition, hardly ever

diesels with low hours, great liveaboard. $97,000.

used. $1,300. (707) 869-0302.

(510) 569-2404 or (510) 536-8830.

Alaska and/or Mexico. $75,000. Drew, (415) 6473760, for equipment list, survey. LANCER 36.1/3 or 1/2 interest available in 1982

aboard. Needs family cruiser(s). $20,000 obo. (408) 475-4468. Located Monterey. Let's talk.

POWER & HOUSEBOATS 41-FT '64 HATTERAS, dual stations with flying

Yanmar diesel. Reduced $8,000, $90,000 obo. (619) 270-1071.

doubleender, Volvo diesel, clean, beautiful, move

PARTNERSHIPS

serious, comfortablecruising. Prefer experienced,

JINKER very well-known 40-ft wooden cutter by Sam Crocker. Beautiful, fast, strong, exciting to

CORSAIR F/24 TRI 1992 w/trailer & 5 hp o/b,

17-FT BOSTON WHALER, 1987.70 hp Johnson,

sail. A classic boat to be proud of and enjoy. Good

ProFurl furling, marine head, stove, dodger, life

galvanized Ziemen trailer, 2 batteries, CB, VHF,

Bill Lee sloop. Original owners have maintained

condition. Berthed in Sausalito. $49,500. Call for

lines, VHF, spinnaker, beautiful & like new. Save

Loran C, DS, compass, rod holders, custom rail¬

detailed spec, sheet. Call (707) 573-9430.

thousands at $37,000. (503) 293-0678.

ing. Asking $10,200 obo. (510) 724-4743.

and upgraded boat continuously since new. Dark blue Awlgrip LPU topsides, roller furling, cruising

28-FT HERRESHOFF KETCH. Superbly con¬

1986 NACRA 5.7 CATAMARAN. Excellent con¬

A RARE CLASSIC 32-ft Norwegian trawler. Saab

cruiser. Step aboard and start sailing, this boat is

structed for builder's own use. Glass hull, teak

dition, Harken blocks, barber hauler, mast rotator,

diesel, completely reconditioned Oct. 1993, sleeps

completely equipped and needs nothing added.

decks, classic interior combine for a yacht as

double trapeze, 2 Omega vests, bridle vane, plus

4, commerical equipment for fishing. Great party

Experienced sailors only, please. Financing is in

beautiful to live aboard as she is to sail. Proven

extras. Trailer has Toy Box, mast raiser, rebuilt

boat. $24,795. Call Wally Boyer, (415) 435-9655, Morgan Noble, (415) 435-3453.

place and equity contribution structure is nego¬

interior, epoxy bottom, Sausalito berlh, terrific bay

over 20,000 miles cruising W. Coast, Central

hubs, spare. $2,500 or make offer, seller moti¬

Pacific, and NZ, now lying Tonga. 8 sails including

vated. (805) 589-7782 or (916) 253-3208.

spinnaker, mizzen staysail. Windvane, AP, 11 hp

tiable. Call Alson at (408) 288-6307 or George (415)776-5118.

26-FT FIBERGLASS MOTOR Navy whale boat.

diesel, 3 anchors, windlass. DS, KM, EPIRB. 8'

31-FT SEARUNNER A-frame 1973, sound but

4 cyl. Perkins diesel. Unsinkable, refloats upright.

ERICSON 26, 1/2 partnership. Berkeley berth.

dinghy with 2 hp. $27,500. Fax, 676-70428, ph.,

needs some work, 6 sails, o/b. $6,450 obo. Vince,

Funky cabins, but rainproof. Vietnam era. Cost

S2.400 plus 1/2 monthly berth and expenses. Call

676-70016, Bill, P.O. Box 119, Neiafu, Vava'u

(510)634-1729.

U.S. government $32,000 in 1965. Now $2,500

for details. (916) 927-7106.

Tonga,

sitting in Clearlake. (707) 995-0392. Th-Sun. De¬ PIVER TRIMARAN 36-FT. New bottom paint.

ACORN NO. 7 Doraysloop, built 1944, P.O. cedar

Ground tackle, 3 sails. Aft cabin, stainless sink,

livery available.

MORGAN 38. Best on the Bay. No maintenance duties. Reservation scheduling. New roller furling

on oak, teak deck cabin cockpit, bronze fastened.

propane stove. Needs cosmetics. Liveaboard.

38-FT STEEL MOTORSAILER, converted Navy

120 jib, new easy reef main. Electric anchor wind¬

$1,200. Call (518) 861-5392.

First S5.900. Also for sale Stileto Catamaran 27-

whaleboat, 3-ft draft perfect bay cruiser. Thrifty

lass, 50 hp diesel, 7 berths, refrigerator, VHF,

ft. Spinnaker, Loran, VHF, Evinrude. Galvanized

diesel, excellent ground tackle, jib and mainsail,

stereo. Shared expenses, partly deductible, 1/5

47-FTKETTENBURG PCC Antigua is a beautiful

trailer. Excellent performance S8.500. Trade for

deluxe liveaboard, 7-ft. headroom, full galley and

equity. Sausalito. Dale, (415) 964-2801.

Marconi-rigged sloop in excellent condition, 27,000

Harley FLH. (805) 481-8935.

head with shower, redwood interior and

lbs. with a 9.5' beam and 7' draft. 2-boat owner

woodburning stove. $18,500 or trade. Call (415)

distress sale. Asking $30,000 but will consider all

721-7919.

Offers. (510) 436-6558.

MuCtifiufC Charters Northwest, Inc.

Bareboat Charters of Corsair F-27's and now the F-31! Sail the beautiful Son Juan Islonds with comfort and speed. Call us for more information and rales at (206) 347-7127 Or, wilt vs of 3322 S2nd Plot. SW, Ev.r.n, WA

98203

HIDDEN HARBOR MARINA Private, Sailboats Only Marina in the Delta First Class Facility for Sailboats Only MULTI-HULL SLIPS AVAILABLE, TOO!

Keyed Alike Brass & Steel

classic leadlines 32-ft $36.50 • 42-ft $46.50 PPD

Deep Blue, Ink.. Box 2532-LC • Panama City FL 32402 USA

a couple who've sailed 52,000 mi. together - for a 3,4 or 5-day personalized instructional cruise aboard their Valiant 40 Grebe. 16ttf season. Brochure and schedule: EDUCATIONAL CRUISING, P.O. Box 780, Santa Barbara, CA 93102, (805) 967-4700

REBUILT MARINE EXCHANGE 12 Month P & L Atomic 4 $2,900.00 5411 UNI $3,000.00 Perkins 4-108 $3,800.00 Lehman 120 Long Block $4,100.00 CALL (510) 522-4677 E.M.S.

(916) 775-1313

blaster, padlocks T

LEARN COASTAL/OFFSHORE CRUISING SKILLS among Santa Barbara's challenging Channel Islands! Join John and Randi Sanger -

MULTIHULLS, WE LOVE EM! Berths to 40 feet at $175 • Self-Work Spaces • Haulout • Launch • All Marine Services • Supplies Located Suisun Bay • Secure Harbor • Marsh Environment

phone 904-230-9930 FAX 904-233-7658

2nd Annual Safe Boating Day - June 11th - Carnival, Flea Market, Etc. Call lor Info. HARRIS YACHT HARBOR

•

(510) 687-8400, Bob/Skip

May, 1994 • UtX+JUli • Page 199

AROUND 65-FT ALUMINUM OR STEEL sailing

CATALINA 27. 1/2 partnership with amiable,

CAL 31. Space available in a5-person group. You

SECLUDED RANCH RETREAT (Mendocino

gentleman partner. New Nissan o/b, great sail

must have sailing experience or at least be willing

County). Substantial usable acreage & beach

hull. Condition of rigging, engine, interior unimpor¬

inventory. Clean and dry. E. Bay berth, you choose.

to learn. This boat has 1 main, 3 jibs and spinna¬

adjacent to Eel River and Govt, reserves. Unique

tant. Reward for information leading to the pur¬

Custom carpet, curtains, sound system. 1975 in

ker. Also a new Perkins M20 diesel. Alameda

quality home; needs some completing. All boat or

chase of above hull. (415) 712-1323.

excellent condition with dinghy, UHF, rebuilt stove

berth. S175/mo. Call Mike (510)-865-5147.

R.E. trades considered, prefer large LRC. Ask S265.000; OWC balance or consider partnership.

and head. $4,000. (415) 383-4062. BREWER 46, partnership. Pilothouse cutter. Great CAL 31, VHS FM trans, 3 jibs, spinnaker, new

(415) 331-5251.

opportunity to own a fantastic bay and bluewater

diesel engine. Join a 5-person group for just Si 75/

boat. Excellent partnership, fully equipped, Bristol

mo. Berthed in Alameda. A good sailing boat. Call

condition, low interest loan, low balance. 25%

USED GEAR WANTED

share. S9.500. (S400/month). Call for details, (707)

Mike, (510)865-5147.

ISUZU DIESEL DL201200 hrs since overhaul; 95

255-3368, eves.

amp alternator;freshwater cooling; spare parts -1

SANTA CRUZ PARNTERSHIP, 1/3 share, Co¬ lumbia 22. Great weekender/leamer (former UCSC

27-FT ERICSON. 1/3 share. Well maintained and

36 TO 39 FT. Built of steel, cutter rigged and with

engine block c'bell housing (barely runs), 1 injec¬

trainer) and overbuilt for its size and class for

managed with easy-going partners. Docked at

a low profile pilothouse. Boat must be in good

tor pump, 1 alternator, 2 Starrette neat exchang¬

cruising (cockpits seats 6 comfortably, sleeps 4).

South Beach Marina. Re-built Atomic 4 engine.

condition. I am willing to do some completion

ers, 3 glow plugs, 4 injectors, 1 oil pump, 1 water

Big fun for little dough. S600 plus S60/mo. Russ,

Sleeps 5. Enclosed head. All lines lead aft. S2.500

work. 20-50k. I have cash and/or short term, 2-yr

pump housing, 1 diesel filter on engine. Selling

(408) 458-9020.

obo. Call Don, (415) 380-9365.

financing. Mike, (707) 822-2905.

because parts not available in remote areas. 52.500. (916) 656-2506.

24-FT WYLIE WABBIT, in good condition, with

RANGER 23. Partnership available in well

racing equipment and trailer. (206) 672-7791.

equipped racer/cruiser. Great S.F. Marina loca¬

TRADE

tion. Si,150 total price. Very low slip fee and maintenance. Perfect S.F. Bay day sailer and

PATHFINDER 50 MARINE ENGINE, old marine

overnights. Glen, (415) 922-5231 eves & wknds;

A.M. transceivers, pre 1977, Pierce Simpson Bimini TAVEUNI - FIJI one secluded freehold acre with

(415) 296-3302 dys.

DIESEL ENGINE Hino250 hp, 6cylturbocharged, inter cooled, complete package, never used, 57.500. Ken Collins, (800) 829-1577.

Series etc. Jim, (209) 463-6844.

FARRYMAN 1 CYLINDER ENGINE. Not

MY LITTLE BROTHER AND I want to buy an El

transmission, rblt. starter, alternator. Also electric

rebuildable but the accessories are good. Incl.

2 br -1 bth, furnished home and a self-contained LOOKING FOR ONE PARTNER to buy a 35-ft +

guest house, included is tools Toyota 4wd - 19-ft

cruising sailboat in the S70.000 + price range. Not

o/b dive compressor & bottles, fab. views & great

Toro sailboat so that we can attend the RYC/SSC

winch & mount used for electric tabernacle mast.

interested in racing. Must be willing to also pay

people. Ideal for vacation or retirement. This is a

junior race camp this summer. Please call Megan

Would work well on a boat trailer or light hoist.

cash. My partner should be concerned about the condition and quality of the boat, and want to keep

one-of-a-kind home. ValueSI 15-SI 25,000.1 want

Glasson at (702) 588-2535. We like fiberglass

Wanted: Inboard sheeting headsails, 100% &

a solid 48-ft. sailboat. Please no junk. Let's talk

boats best.

it in top condition. Only serious people consid¬

(805) 927-3616, after 3/15/94.

120% for our Cal 2-27. Luff - 36.8', I - 36', J -12. Also looking for crew. Prefer some experience,

ALPHA MARINE AUTOPILOT Mod AP-4A

couples are welcome. Six major races planned.

LABOR TRADE FOR BOAT. Exp. carpenterwith

wanted for parts. Send info and phone number to:

Call Rhett, (408) 255-8635, eves. All items cash or ■

excellent ref. looking for sailboat 30-ft or larger. Do

Don Norris, 4255-10 South Olive St., Denver, CO

trade.

LEASE 37-FT SAILBOAT S300 for any 7 days a

you need an addition, kitchen or bath or maybe a

80237.

month. H & C pressure, 30 hp diesel, sleeps 6, Bay

deck or fence. Call Jeff Stevens, (415) 875-3878.

ered. Novice okay. Let's go looking for a boat. Jim, (510)689-1307 or (510) 674-8999.

or coastal cruising. Jib, main, spinnaker & storm. Emery Cove Marina, slip F 50. Call Ken, (209)

FREE SAILBOAT UPKEEP/MANAGEMENT in

334-4177.

exchange for occasional use. Experienced sailor/

NEW CRUISAIR 12000 BTU reverse cycle, sea¬ SHEET WINCHES suitable as primaries for 40-ft

water cooled, air conditioner for year round heat¬

yacht. Prefer self-tailers. (916) 877-0344 Iv msg.

ing/cooling, SI,750. Seacook one burner, gimballed, propane stove, Si 25. Plastimo

mechanical engineer, just finished skippering ex¬

TO RENT FOR PACIFIC CUP RACE, July-

buckhead mount compass (2) SI 25 each. Switlik

CATALINA 30. Parlnership/want to buy interest

tended cruise with my wife, looking for a 30-ft to

Aug.'94, EPIRB (406), 8-person liferaft,

4-person solas liferaft, canister. S3,500. (510)

in Catalina 30, 1982 through 1984, 18-21 hp

50-ft sailboat to care for in exchange for occassional

watermaker, SSB. John, (415) 989-7500.

582-7498.

diesel, Sausalito berth, or move to Sausalito berth.

sailing fun. Please call T.R. in Sausalito, (415)

Outright sale is possible/potential partners or

331-6115.

owners w/boat for sale. Lee Roberts, 332-5442.

DON’T USE YOUR BOAT EVERY WEEKEND?

PASSPORT 81, used sails & equipment. Horizon

We’ll share expenses in exchange for one week¬

full battened main 10 oz. Luff 52'6”, Foot 18', Leech 54’4”, 473 sq. ft., S900. Stay sail Luff 38',

NEW 50-FT CENTER COCKPIT, 1994. For sale/

end/month. Responsible couple with extensive

BAREBOAT CHARTER, gorgeous 36-ft Bristol

real estate trade in San Francisco, Marin and

sailing experience want non-equity 25% time-

Foot 14’6", Leech 33'3”, 193 sq. ft., 8 oz., S400.

sloop out of Sausalito. This boat has everything. I

Sonoma Counties. Beautiful bluewater cruiser/

share in 28-40' sailboat in good condition. Prefer

Yankee, Luff 52'6'', Foot 22', Leech 40'6", 394 sq.

am seeking one individual only who has at least 2

racer/liveaboard. Elegant 3 staterooms, 2 heads/

So. Beach or other S.F. berthing. (415) 857-0910.

ft. 8 oz., S550. All good condition. Roller furling w/

years experience and is willing to commit S275/

showers. TV, VCR, stereo systems. Diesel power.

mo. to have a fine yacht at your disposal. Don't pay

$295,000. (415) 485-6809.

the high prices of sailing clubs to get and ill

green covers. Montgomery Yacht Tender rowing/ SEEKING RENTAL ROOM/COTTAGE. Local

sailing 7'11", 4 -1 3/4 beam wt. 84 lbs. F/G with

sailor/crew, needs rental cottage or share rental.

teak trim, complete like new sail, S700. 8' f/g

maintained and unloved yacht. Use it 2,3 or more

WANTED: 32'-40' RACER/CRUISER. Will trade

Clean, quiet, professional, prefer hwy 680/24 area

dinghy, square bow type, excellent for motor

times a month at no additional cost. No lessons,

for 1967 Porsche 911 European, group2 rally car.

or between G.G. Gate and Richmond bridge off

launch. S250. Pac 1500 w. inverter, S400. Cruis¬

no learners - only experienced sailors need call.

Raced at Monte Carlo, Alpine rally etc. Recent restoration to original Euro, rallv configuration.

101. John, (510) 236-4487 w; (510) 283-6558 h.

ing fast charger 80 amp, automatic, S250. Ample

Great collectible or vintage racer. $75,000 in¬

WRITER SEEKS BOAT RENTAL. Consultant/

Autohelm 5000 w/spare computer, S300. Lewmar

vested. Peter Stoneberg, (714) 589-5332, h; (415)

writer would like to rent your houseboat or sailboat

30 self-tailing winch, $300. Technotic 12v water

802-5912, w.

as a place in which to work/live. Seeking comfort¬

cooled refer w/coil, S300. Mark, (415) 457-1452.

Call Paul at (408) 988-5880.

power auto 3-step deep cycle regulator, $100.

able, reasonably priced and berthed near Sausalito to Larkspur. Excellent references. (415) 383-7022.

HAPPY BOAT COMPANY

Hand Carved Nameboards

Marine Carpentry & Finishing Bright Work • Deck Repair and Sealing • Custom Cabinet Work and Design Mast & Boom Repair/Construction • Marine Plumbing • 30 Years U.S. & European Experience Tony & Yvona Stock! (510) 370-7911

Grand Marina Boat Yard

Ornamentation

Alameda

Wood Working

(510) 522-5404

• McMullen Co. •

BRITISH SEAGULL

HENDERSON RIGGING & YACHT REPAIR

Outboards 2-6 hp

Roller Furler Sales & Installation • Mast & Boom Fabrication

Send lor Free Brochure

“

All facets of yacht repair • All hardware at discount prices

Infinity Marine • P.O. Box 582 • Morgan Hill, CA 95038

(415) 331-7422

(408) 779-5569

Islander 36's a Specialty

SAIL SALVAGE & RECYCLING Baggy? Saggy? Ripped and worthless? We buy no longer usable sails, pick up..-and pay cash.

ATLANTIC SAIL TRADERS BUY• SELL•TRADE ev. New and used, discount, surplus sails, satisfaction guaranteed. Also, roller furling systems. We pay cash for your surplus sails.

(510) 2:14-7553

BOBBI'S SEWING Curtains • Canvas • Upholstery No deposit/100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (415) 331-5919

Page 200 • UnuJtZi • May. 1994

(813) 351-6023 • Fax (813) 957-1391 • 2062 Harvard St., Sarasota, FL 34237

Bristol Fashion Yacht Care Since 1981 Maintenance, Repair & Management 415-331-3006

CAN'T BEAT THESE PRICES. All spare equip¬

VOLVO MD 11C Zero hrs. on re-build, $2,800.

ment must go. 470, FJs, parts, rigging, sailboards,

Also parting out MD2B +17C, low prices, Tamaya

Rhodes 19s. Call Bill at 435-9525.

Jupiter sextant, S450. Avon sportboat, S900. (707) 987-3971.

CHARTS: Greece, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Italy, halt price. Autohelm 2000, S600. 40-ft headstay and foil, S300. (415)332-1590.

40-FT SLIP AVAILABLE NOW. Privately owned.

CLUBS/MEMBERSHIPS

Terrific amenities, super convenient location at Emery Cove Marina. S175/mo. Call Karyn, (510) 522-2928.

BARBARY COAST BOATING CLUB. The gay ISUZU QD40 DIESEL, runs well, and dismantled

boating club serving Northern California meets

FOR SALE: YOUR TURN to depreciate water¬

B-W 2:1 trahny, Si, 150. Heat exchanger 4" dia X

each month at the Berkeley Yacht Club. Visitors

front property. Currently leased, Pier 39, 40-ft.

28” - SI 25. 2.5 kero, bronze tank, built-in pump

arewelcome. For info., please call(415)905-6267.

berth. Upwind, midway D-dock. S20.000. (408)

DOUBLE-AXLE TRAILER, heavy-duty, set up

S35. Scanmar AP, Danish, handles 60' boat.

for a J/24. Will work on lots of other boats. Call to

S850. Call (805) 528-0473 after 4 pm.

CLUB NAUTIQUE: unlimited couple member¬

inspect, (415) 507-0776. Si,000.

723-4720. ship, rated by ASA best sailing school in America.

MAINSHEET BLOCK, Harken hexaratchet-fiddle,

Club rate S4.125. Buy ours for SI ,650, + non-neg.

SPINNAKER TRI RADIAL 3/4 oz. used 2 sea¬

S65. Sheet turning blocks, Schaefer, on slanted

transfer fee of S2.062.50. Save 10%, resaleable.

sons, on 34' mast head rig, S750. Danforth 22,

base, Si 5 ea. Whiskerpole, Forespar, adjustable,

Robert, (415) 967-6900 dys; (415) 960-0322 eves.

S50. Horseshoe buoy with holder, S40. ICOM

11 '-21' SI 30. All in excellent condition, for boats to 34'. (415) 383-5893.

CLUB NAUTIQUE. Single unlimited membership.

M25D, VHP radio, S125. Magna charcoal grill, like new, S60. Call Ed, (415) 435-1404 eve.

PROPERTY FOR SALE/RENT SAUSALI10 WATERFRONT ARK try SI 49,000.

Unlimited classes to take you from beginning

Unique opportunity to own rare parcel of land plus

SAILOMAT WINDVANE, self-steering. Model 536

sailing to bluewater cruising. Discount charters on

a piece of history. Near to Pelican Harbor,

MAST/BOOM with hardware, 38' long, S800 obo.

servopendulum, New condition, never sailed.

nearly 50 boats. Social activities. Club racing.

Gen. 2200W, runs good, SI50. Come see

Caledonia St. and downtown. Needs rebuilding.

Factory warranty. Wheel coupling included. For

Docktown Marina, Redwood City slip 36 only Sun. Mon. (415)722-7881.

yachts35-50'. Simple installation. AskingS2.300,

Membership resellable. S2.200. Call Gary at (916) 966-7022, eves, after 6 pm.

tact Roger Perry, (415) 331-8000.

compare S3,300 new. San Diego (619) 454-9866 or fax (619)454-3512.

CLUB NAUTIQUE couple unlimited membership.

MARINA TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE. Live within

Includes free lessons for 2 people in the country's

one block of your boat slip in historic Pittsburg

1987 EVINRUDE Yachtwin 9.9 hp long shaft o/b. Barely ever used. Asking S900. (510) 232-5800, dys (Mon-Fri).

City approval obtained. Ask Si 79,000 OWC. Con¬

USED SAILS mains, jibs, spinnakers for boats

best sailing program. Also discounted chartering

Marina district. Beautiful 2 B/R w/den and bonus

about 23-27 ft. Prices S50 to S300. Also: 9.9

and more. Membership resellable. Value S4,125,

room (or4 B/R). Loaded with upgrades/amenities.

Johnson Sailmaster o/b S750. Also: 8' X 14' River

sell for S3,300 couple or $2,300 single/offer. (415)

Solar system, private yard with spa, deck,

SPINNAKER 1.5 oz. (Shy Kite) made by Pine¬

inflatable, good shape, S450. Also: 2 cyl, 18 hp air

851-3333 eves. (415) 917-0800 dys.

landsaping. Fully finished 2-car garage/workshop.

apple for Cal 25 or other boat with similar mea¬

cooled diesel, S450. (510) 653-1724. DUCK CLUB 1994-5 season shoots available.

townhouse at Gateway to the Delta. S149.900. Call for details/appt. (510) 228-4321.

surements. Used less than a dozen times, still crispy new. S450. Rebecca, (510) 829-4647.

Bristol condition. Must see this exceptional

PERKINS 90 HP DIESEL with turbocharger (= 120

High quality club with 900 acres hunting, small

hp) plus gear box. Excellent condition. $2,500

membership and excellent hunting and food. Full

HALYARDS, 2 near new, 7/16 X 115', sta-set X

obo. 28-ft fiberglass hull, stripped clean, ready to

time chef. Individual rooms. 1 hr. from Sausaltio.

with spliced Nicro-Fico 11000, S75 each or offer.

refit to suit. Excellent with this motor for heavy-

(415) 331-1319.

Harken lazy jack for 14' boom, S75 or offer. (415)

duty workboat. S950 obo. Both $2,950.332-2722.

851-7065.

CREW

CAL SAILING CLUB offers race Associate Mem¬ ERICSON 27 SAILS. Main: 2 reefs, adjustable

bership for $50 to those sailors in need of club

1984 50 HP MERCURY OUTBOARD, nearly

foot/pocket, Pineapple. Three jibs from 80% to

spon sorsh i p for participation in YRA/SBRA events.

SINGLE SAILORS ASSOCIATION is an organi¬

ndw, approx. 50 hrs. use in fresh waters. S950.12

100%. All in good repair. Call Bob, 331-9316.

Call (415) 388-5116.

zation of sailing enthusiasts who enjoy cruising

KW Kohler generator, 4 cycle diesel, fresh water

and racing on a regular basis. If you are single and

cooled. S900. (415)331-1319.

NEW GENOA 5.0 Hood dacron with hanks, fits

MAGELLAN NAV GPS, 1000 plus, flotation model

MacGregor 25/26, luff=24.0Q’, leech=21.5', foot= 14.9',- LP-13.00' -156 sq. ft. S575. Robin, (415)332-4104.

with optional bracket and cord. Perfect condition. $595/offer. 383-9531 or332-9601. Ask for Tamara.

NEW NORTH SPINNAKER, .75 nylon, tri-radial, YEASU FRG-7HAM RECEIVER & headset. Aerial mounts, portable Loran C, Bowditch, Davis artifi¬

luff-43.5, foot=23.4, $1,095: 332-4104.

Call Robin (415)

want to know more about our group, call (510)

NON-PROFIT

273-9763 for details. Beginners welcome. Singles only, please.

MAY 21 & 22 CPR classes at Encinal Yacht Club in the Regatta room. 9 am-1 pm $25. Patty Franklin

PACIFIC CUP. 20 years experience cruising/ racing boats up to 51'. Professional engineer,

(510) 551-7921. Call early to receive your study

pilot, good cook, and Jack of all trades. Mellow yet

materials ahead of time.

competitive. HAM license with strong electronics

cial horizon, charts: 10 yrs. old: H.O. PUB 229-4

and navigational skills. Call Jack,(305) 743-8130, dial 345 to Iv. msg.

vol. Eastern seaboard - N.Y.- Fla., West Coast SF-Mex., Mexico, So. Pacific-Tahiti/Marquesas, Great Lakes: Trent-Severn, Erie Canal, Greece

BERTHS & SLIPS

Turkey. S3 ea. (707) 942-4362 eves. LEWMAR 40 WINCHES. Two like new, black

MISCELLANEOUS

anodized Lewmar 40's. Current discount price at West Marine S515 ea. Asking S600 for the pair. (510) 631-1024.

BOAT MOLDS, 30-ft sport fishing boat molds,

FAMILY OF FOUR plus 2 crew persons, cruising to Amazon, 2 year commitment, need one more crewman with bluewater experience, Spanish &

HALF MOON BAY MOORING. Permit with new

mechanical experience desirable, boat in Costa

mooring tackle in place. 50 lb. Northill & 1/2" chain.

Rica. 74' Yawl. We pay expenses but no salary,

S700. (408) 288-8587.

resume and references to Don Parrish, 1491 N. Calle La Cumbre, Camarillo, CA 93010. Join us now.

both in a center cockpit and cuddy cabin version. Either inboard or outboard powered. Call (408)

GASHOUSE COVE BERTH available to sub¬

662-0432. SI 5,000. ''

lease in San Francisco yacht harbor 35-ft. Prime location for Bay sailing, (415) 665-6269, bef. 9 pm.

SURPLUS BOTTOM BOAT PAINT Hard red vinyl anMouling part Mfg. Woolsey 72% capper. Reg. price; Si 80/gal. Our pnee S50/gal. Also black vinyl & other mig. available. Ablading paint, 50% capper, S50/gal. Pnmer & other epoxies, S10-Sl5/gaJ. Polyurethane, S20ga). Penetrating epoxy, S25/gal. Patt & Lambert white enamel, SWgai. Also Suipus boats, 26-34' - Bargain Prices! -(415) 588-4678 X'iST'X_

Varnishing • Painting

FLEET KEEPER Marine Restoration

(510) 865-9375

FERRARI BOATWRIGHT SERVICES

• Waxing • Cleaning • Decks

All marine woodwork.

• Woodwork • Canvas • Rigging • Oil

Full shop and mobile services. Dry Rot, Planking, Spars, interiors Designed & Built.

Changes • Maintenance

SAUSALITO YACHT CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Sausalito Yacht Club is holding a Membership Drive through May 31 to recruit new sailors. There will be a hosted social hour for interested prospective members on Sunday. May 15, 5:00 pm, at the SYC Clubhouse. R.S.V.P. Jack Freytag, 397-0442

4TK

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SATURDAY Ipv Golden Gate Yacht Club tesr"^ 415/346-BOAT

PACIFIC MARINE INSTITUTE

HANDS-ON & SELF PACED CLASSES DIESEL ENGINE, TROUBLESHOOTING. ELECTRICAL, REFER AfryrtNEXT CLASS APRIL 30 A MAY I ALAMEDA

CALL (510)-522-7300 FOR INFO. PAK

453-5051

(415)

SOUTH BEACH canvas & sail repair

543.7333

Pier 40, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco

J JJ

CRUISING WHILE EARNING AN INCOME 1. Earn an extra $100/month to several thousands per month or more. 2. No personal selling necessary. Our system sells itself. 3. Takes as little as 5 minutes a month. J.C. • Box 26367 • San Jose, CA 95159 • (415) 254-1310

May, 1994 •

UttUJU. 12 •

Page 201

SAILING SPACIOUS 41' KETCH to Mexico and

CREW AVAIL-PACIFIC CUP. 29 yrs. exp., 16

SEAMSTRESS WANTED: Excellent pay, call

South Pacific. Seeking physically and financially

Bay & Ocean, Pac. vet. 100T masters, ASA instr.

John at Pacific Coast Canvas. (510) 521-1829.

fit lady for sun, fun and adventure. Write with

Call Steve, (510) 436-5033.

picture to 2726-208 Shelter Is.. San Diego, CA

FEMALE SAILING AU PAIR, to assist father with

92106.

education and nurturing of 2 (5 & 7 yr. old) girls aboard a 65' ketch wintering in Caribbean. Quali¬

SKIPPERS & CREW make boating connections.

fications: non-smoker, 28-38 yrs., physically fit,

The Sailing Network (a non-profit group since

outgoing, water and sailing aptitude, background

JOBS WANTED

1990) welcomes sailors with any experience level. Daysails, overnight raftouts, some racing. Meets

in primary or secondary education with concentra¬ tion in the arts/music, etc. Foreign passports (So.

monthly in Oakland/Alameda. Call Lynne OrloffJones, (510) 769-8466.

■

TOO LATE TO CLASSY CONVERTED NAVY LANDING CRAFT 39’ W.L. 44' O.A., 14-ft beam. New bottom, new roof, Wedgewood stove, stainless sink. Double loft, great live/work aboard, needs paint & interior finish. S10.000 obo. (415) 459-2628.

African, Dutch, French) highly desirable. Occu¬ ENTHUSIASTIC, experienced racing sailor cur¬

pant, P.O. Box 84418, San Diego, CA 92138.

BOATWRIGHT WANTED. Stem to Stern Marine Service is located within the Grand Marina haul-

rently studying Naval Architecture with Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology seeking full time

SAILING EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES, Bay

out yard and we travel to most of the marinas in

nancial professional, bluewater experienced:

employment in marine field. Resume and refer¬

area's non-profit community sailing program, seeks

S.F. Bay, dependable transportation is required.

Seeks SWF Co-captain for 2-3 year cruising to

ences available on request. Sean McCuen, Rt. 1,

director to coordinate basic and advanced sum¬

South Pacific. My primary interests are sailing,

Box 1474, Eastsound, WA 98245. (206) 376-

mer youth camps. Continuous on-the-water train¬

downhill skiing, children and tennis. 2437 NW

3123.

ing for over 12 years. Resume to S.E.A., Fort

BELLINGHAM-SOUTH PACIFIC, SWM, 40, fi¬

57th, #4, Seattle, WA 98107.

Mason Center, Bldg. E, San Francisco 94123.

Duties will require work to be performed in the following areas: 1) Woodworking, repair, con¬ struction and refinishing. 2) Application of LPU. Journeyman level preferred. Skills and experi¬ ence will determine wage. Applicants should have a good work history, be energetic and self-moti¬

EXPERIENCED BLUEWATER SAILOR to be skipper/navigator for 6 month South Pacific cruise

vated, with a high regard for quality. Contact Mike

beginning March ’95. 5T ketch. Expenses and

at (510) 865-2801, 2021 Alaska Packer Place,

HELP WANTED

small salary. Also 2 yachtpersons with ocean

Alameda, CA 94501.

passage experience for all or part of voyage. Expenses and air fare paid. (805) 339-0494. YOUNG 58 Y/O GENTLEMAN, semi-retired or¬

ready to have a good time in the tropics, withstand

thopedic surgeon, seeking attractive, congenial

, temperature range of 68°-90° and not miss traffic

female sailing companion early 40's. Looking for

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

or smog, Call (408) 264-5042.

solid construction, shoal keel makes great Bay cruiser. Sails, sail cover, stove, head, engine all new. Full batten main and roller furling jib. New

GRAND MARINA MARINE CENTER. Join us

long term commitment. Sail S.F. Bay and coast, possible Hawaii cruise in July. Well found 50-ft

HUNTER 25,1980, well maintained, classic lines,

WANTED: CAPTAIN WITH LICENSE for daysail charters in the Caribbean. Qualifications: must be

bottom paint. S7.750 obo. Call (916) 488-3199.

and 25 other marine service specialists at our STEWARD(ESS) Yacht maint. position, Sausalito/

ketch located at Benicia MarinaTBenicia. Please

^Monterey. Need congenial, hard working person

forward resume and photo to 200 P Street #B-23, Sacramento, CA 95814.

to help serve, clean, wax, buff, shop, cook detail

400+ berth marina with 60 ton travel lift. 1000-

DO YOU WANT TO GO FASTER? Martec folding

2000 sq. ft. spaces available surrounded by 3,500

prop, 1" shaft. RH, 16D X 15 P-3, exc. condition.

boats ih the Oakland Estuary. (510) 865-1200.

SI50 obo. (707) 864-5044.

and crew on mega yacht(power) (part time) on call position for coastal cruises. Must be hard working

COMFORTABLE WITH BOATS? Want your own

27-FT ALBIN VEGA. Perfect pocket cruiser in

professional appearance. Send short resume c/o

business? New filtration technology creates new

great condition. Many upgrades. Volvo diesel. 4

ning sabbatical seeks crew position on well-found

R & A, 2695 E. Cliff Dr., Yacht Harbor, Santa Cruz,

markets for diesel tank flushing and hydraulic oil

sails, whisker pole, AP, VHF, knotlog, DS, Loran,

yacht. Experienced racer and cruiser with naviga¬

95062.

reclaiming using mobile system. Sells itself by

strong ground tackle, custom canvas, alcohol

saving customer money. Clarus Technologies, (206)671-1514.

stove, head, mahogany interior, sleeps 4. SI 2,900.

CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN? Teacher plan¬

tion skills. Enthusiastic, adventuresome, and very

Call (310) 398-4089.

dependable. AvailablE summer ’94 through spring

SMALL BOAT INSTRUCTORS WANTED. Spin¬

'95. Need to plan now. Call Judy, (714) 497-5592.

naker Sailing is looking for experienced dinghy instructors to teach small boat sailing classes to

MORRO BA Y SAILING CENTER. $40,000, turn¬

PETERSON 44, 1981 SSB, fax, aux. diesel,

DWM, 50++, 5’8", 165#, I adore this beautiful

adults and children at both San Mateo and Mt.

key operation. Boats, inventory, yacht sails, sail¬

freezer, refrig., 2 high output alternators, windvane,

Earth, God's amphitheatre for the human race.

View locations. Call Rich, (415) 363-1390.

ing classes, retail, much more. Owner will finance

Survivor 35 watermaker, EPIRB, new fuel tanks,

Retiring soon to recently purchased bluewater cruising sailboat. Plan to cruise forever wherever.

MARINE ASSISTANT: Varnish, paint, wax, clean

Need strong woman, partner, firstmate to share

yachts. Insured vehicle, references. Vacation,

the experience & the expense. Write "Cruise For¬ ever", P.O. Box 530950 #319, San Jose, CA

medical benefits. Neat appearance. Prior carpen¬ try/detailing experience helpful. Also need me¬

95153-5350. Will reply by mail or phone. Any

chanic and shipwright. Fleet Keeper, Alameda,

pictures sent will be returned.

865-9375.

up to 50%. Right on the waterfront. Long term

10' Zodiac, 6-man Avon, much more. $91,000.

lease available. Call Patrick, (800) 549-4438.

Call (619) 855-4810, (208) 765-1259 or (208) 554-4007.

CUSTOM MARINE FABRICWORK •CUSHIONS • CANVAS •CURTAINS • BEDDING

CHARTER/SAIL SCHOOL MANAGER Immediate opening for take-charge, hands-on manager of sailboat charter fleet, sailing school and boat brokerage department of large first class marina on Lake Texoma.

(415)331-2128 #3 ROAD 3, SAUSALITO

PIER 66 BOATYARD A do-it-yourself boatyard in San Francisco Best rates in Bay for serious boat projects, 3 month minimum $200/month to 25-ft • $225/month to 30-ft Specialists in trailered boat repair • 671 Illinois, San Francisco • (415) 431-6666

Awarded ASA Sailing School of the Year last 3 years. Texoma's oldest charter fleet. Send resume to: Cedar Mills Marina, Rt. 1, Box 37, Gordonville, TX 76245

I'LL BUILD YOUR DREAM IN WOOD

[Tv

Traditional Wooden Boat Construction & Repair, Built to Your Specifications

1 1JJr

Currently under commission: 37.5-ft Atkin Design Ketch MAKELA BOATWORKS - Quality Construction since 1948 19280 S. Harbor Dr., Ft. Bragg, CA 95437 • (707) 964-3963 .

Landfall Navigation. Offshore Outfitter and Universal Chart Agency. World-class authority on global navigation, piloting, offshore operation and safety equipment. We stock the nation's most complete collection of charts, cov¬ ering nearly every square mile of the world's oceans and major waterways. Sailing Directions, Coastal Pilots, Cruising Guides, Light Lists, worldwide tide and current tables... hundreds of nautical books and videos. Complete selection of sextants, electronic navigation equipment, piloting and charting tools, compasses, navigation publica¬ tions and guides... PLUS the finest selection of marine safety equipment ever assembled. Knowledgeable advice from the experts... whether you're going around the buoys or around the world! For the complete 190-page catalog, chart and publication list, and equipment tutorial send, FAX or phone $9.95 postpaid (AMEX, MC and VISA). Foreign postage additional. Better yet visit us at:

LANDFALL NAVIGATION 354 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 • (203) 661 -3176 Fax • (203) 661 -9613 Page 202 • UlFUJt 2? • May. 1994

Marine Computer Stuff! THE SOURCE for Sea PC watertight computers and over 50 marine software programs for IBM and Mac, including Electronic Charting; HF and Satellite-Direct Weatherfax; Inventory and Maintenance; Simulators; and much, much more! DF Crane Associates Inc. PO Box 87531 San Diego, CA 92138-7531 (619) 233-0223 (Voice) (619) 233-1280 (Fax)

Free Catalog!

Horizon Line SELF LEVELING RADAR MOUNT Experienced sailors have realized that radar performance is compromised by the natural heel of a sailboat. During a lively heel, an ordinary radar installation leaves the radar tracking seagulls and submarines off the beam. Nowthecompromiseisover. HORIZON LINE levels your radar on a precise double ball bearing pivot. Motion is damped with a sealed pneumatic stainless steel cylinder. Because HORIZON LINE is simple and practical, it delivers optimal radar performance at a price that's on line, too.

SUISUN CITY ® MARINA ® Established 1994

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BERTHS AND HARBOR BUILDING

(800) 536-9899 Local: (510) 521-8966

A level radar...at an AFFORDABLE PRICE

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

• Fair Prices • 24-Hour Security • Quality Guaranteed Work • • Marine Ways & Lift ~ Boats to 65-ft. • • We Specialize in Wood, Fiberglass and Steel • Do-It-Yourselfers Welcome

Dockboxes • Pumpout station • Convenient parking Launch ramp 24 hours • Restrooms and hot showers Guest dock and guest berths • Dockside electric and water Concrete berths, 28 to 50 feet Walk to shops, restaurants, market and bait shop

(41S) 824-8597

800 Kellogg Street • Suisun City • CA 94585

"ONE CALL DOES IT ALL"

707/ 429-BOAT (2628)

ONE NORTH AMPHLETT SAN MATEO, CA 94401

(415) 342-5625 WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED □ SAILS - REPAIRS/RECUTS/CLEANING - NEW LAM SAILS

□

SOCIETY OF ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYORS

Serving Northern California

□ CANVAS PRODUCTS - DODGERS/ENCLOSURES - CUSTOM CANVAS COVERS

Archie Campbell, AMS (800) 640-4344

□ CUSTOM BOAT CURTAINS

Rich Christopher, AMS (800) 622-5143

!! FREE POWER !! YOU BUY THE

SOLAR

PANELS, THE ENERGY IS FREE !

LOWEST PRICES...GUARANTEED!!

( 4.8 AMPS FOR $199) Toll Free

(24

hrs)

1 -800-842-5678

Milt Lane, AMS (916) 372-0833 Jack Mackinnon, AMS (510) 276-4351

Donru Marine Surveyors & Adjusters, AMS (408) 372-8604

Terry O'Herren, S.A. (415) 854-8380

Robert Downing, AMS (707) 642-6346

Bruce Sherburne, S.A. (800) 882-7124

CALL COLLECT (619) 581 -0051 U£h|

Solar Electric Inc.

Wm*

At The Rose Canyon Business Park 4901 Morena Blvd. #305 San Diego, CA 92117 U.S.A.

IW.rWr

saiwwa

tgKUOCERa

SOLAREX

R.J. Whitfield & Assoc., Inc., AMS & S.A. (800) 344-1838

SIEMENS Hum

May. 1994 • UuuJe Jg •

Page

203

OYSTER POINT MARINA SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO NEWLY EXPANDED! IDEALLY LOCATED! COME SEE FOR YOURSELF!

CHOOSE FROM SEVERAL T0WNH0MES AND CONDOMINIUMS THAT PROVIDE THE BEST OF BOATING AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LIVING. IMAGINE AN EASY COMMUTE TO MOST POINTS IN THE BAY AREA AND V0UR BOAT IN YOUR BACK YARD OR THE ADJACENT MARINA.

■ MARINA SERVICES: BERTHING: 600 berths from 26-60 ft. GUEST DOCK & BERTHING: Available at 30 cents per foot per night. PARK/OPEN SPACE: Approximately 33 acres of park and open space with trails and promenades. SWIMMING BEACH: 2.5 acres of beach. FISHING PIER: A 300' concrete fishing pier. LAUNCH RAMP: Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 70 boat trailers and cars. RESTROOMS AND HOT SHOWERS: Public restrooms and private restrooms with showers. 24-HOUR SECURITY PUMP-OUT FACILITY: Located on the fuel dock. t

PRICED FROM LOIN 1100,000

• SUMMIT MARINE SERVICES (415) 873-2500 CHANDLERY • DRY STORAGE • HAUL OUT • BOAT REPAIR FUEL DOCK: Both regular and diesel. CANVAS SHOP: Custo.m and repair. • OYSTER POINT MARINA INN BED & BREAKFAST

WILLIE FLAHERTY

• OYSTER POINT YACHT CLUB

415/737-7633

PH.

510-748-0600 FAX. 510-748-0221 KANE A ASSOCIATES REALTORS

415/873-5166

For information call 415/952-0808

MARINE METALWORK • • • • •

SAIL EXCHANGE THE SAIL BROKERS USED SAILS UP TO 70% OFF OVER 2,000 MAINS, GENOAS AND SPINNAKERS ON OUR USTI

Design, Fabrication & Installation Safety Rails Radar Mounts & Arches Hardtops & Enclosures 20 Years Experience

407 FUUERTON AVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92(63

800-628-8152

ADVERTISERS' INDEX ABC Yochts. 214 Admiralty Insurance.29 Alameda Marino.75 Alameda Multihulls. 113 Alameda Prop & Machine. 61 Allemond Brothers.203 Alpha Systems .75 Altomarine Electronics .... 73 Americon Battery. 12 American International Ind. Tool 144 Ample Power Compony.20 Anderson's Boot Yard.41 ATM Charters . 163 Bailiwick Sails and Canvas 203 Bollena Bay Yacht Brokers .210 Ballena Isle Marina.215 Ballenger Spors.77 Bankson Yachts, Ron.212 Barnett Yacht Insurance.191 Bay Island Yochts 6,7 Bay Riggers . 16 Bay Ship & Yocht.65,69 Boy Wind Yocht Sales 213

Page 204 •

BC Navigation . 45 Beck son.1 77 Beckwith, Craig Yacht Sales .211 Bellhaven Charters .160 Berkeley Marino . 18 Berkeley Marine Center .59 Bitter End Yacht Club.32 Blue Pacific Yacht Charters.160 Booter's Friend. 78 Boeshield T-9.113 Bosun's Yacht Charters .162 Boy Scouts- Old Boldy.205 Boy Scouts- San Francisco .210 Boy Scouts - Stanford.35 Breakwater Cove Marino . 69 British Morine .60 Brisbane Marina . 125 Bruno's Island Resort .20 Cabrillo Yocht Sales .211 Col Marine Electronics.46 California Maritime Academy . 145 California Custom Canvas.70

Zi • May. 1994

Cape Horn Marine Products .177 Copitolo Marina.191 Caribbean Yocht Charters.161 Chain Mate. 81 Charter: Yukon Jock . 162 City Yachts.19 Club de Yates Palmira .207 Club Nautique. 62,64 Coastal Cruising School ..67 Compass Yachts.208 Conch Charters .162 Corso Marine.23 Courtalds Coatings. ’57,59 Crone, D.F. 202 Crisis At Home Intervention Center.124 Cruising World Pacific .9 Cucksey Equipment Co.60 D'Anna Yachts.35 Defender Industries .144,176 Desolation Sound Charters. 160 DeWitt Studio .131 D*esel Fuel Filtering . 113

Dimen Marine Financing .66 Dimension Polyant. 141 Dolphin Details . 69 Dumond Chemicals . .. . 45 Eagle Yacht Soles.17 Easy Jak ..145 Earth Safe Sanitation Systems.83 Edgewater Yacht Soles .209 Edinger Marine .18 Edson International.68 Emery Cove Yocht Harbor .22 Emeryville City Marina .10 Encinal Yacht Club .29,86 Essex Credit.72 Everfair Enterprises . 124 Excel Yachts.208 Famous Foam Factory.59 Farallon Electronics ..20 Farallone Yacht Sales .17 First New England Financial . 14 Flaherty, Bob Real Estate.204 Fortman Marino.12 Gonis Credit Corp.30 Gianolo & Sons .26 Gleason Sailmakers .65

DON'T 1 OR(il- T TO SAY "I SAW YOlfR AD IN LATITUDE 3<S"

Golden Gate Yocht Club.. 32 Gorman, Bill, Yacht Sales.15 GPSC .160 Grand Marino .2 Guenter's.12 Hand Craft Mattress Co. 12 Harken .121 Haynes Sails.81 Helm's Yacht & Ship. 46 Helmut's Marine Service .12 Hewett Marine .26 Hogin Soils .73 Hood Sailmakers.58 Horizon line .203 Hutchinson Sports .74 International Marine .191 Island Cruising .162 Island Yacht Gub .35 J-Boats West.....37 Jock Rabbit Morine .1 13 Joe Industries .205 Johnson-Hicks.57 Kappas Marina.206 Keefe Pocific .207 Kensington Yachts . 13 Kevin's Quality Marine .153 Kissinger Canvas.57

DONATE YOUR BOAT TO SEA SCOUTS

REAL ESTATE FOR SAILORS Casual Yet Sophisticated Living on San Francisco Bay

POWER OR SAIL • YOUR DONATION IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. LET US SHOW YOU THE ATTRACTIVE VALUE AND SPEEDY TRANSFER THAT WE CAN ARRANGE. • ELIMINATE BROKER FEES, ADVERTISING AND BERTHING. HELP INSTILL THE LOVE OF THE SEA AND BOATING INTO THE YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATE IN SEA SCOUTING. SEA SCOUTS ARE LOOKING FOR ANY CRAFT, POWER OR SAIL, IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION. 1993 TAX DEDUCTION

Waterfront homes with 30’ to 48’ boat docks from $185,000 to $475,000. Shown by appointment with

Ruth Masonek. RE/MAX Eastbay Group, Inc. 1-800-786-2963 or 1-800-794-3378

mnLPimfDESAILS Spars, rigging, booms, tillers, spreaders, goosenecks, pulpit repair, fabrication, stiffening upgrades, racks, mobile imharbor welding, stainless steel, aluminum, iron works, rails, gates. . .wow! Auto restoration, you could do-it-yourself. Consulting • Painting • Construction • 20 Years Experience

CUSTOM CRUISING & RACING SAILS

® Repa i rs ® Recuts ^Roller Furling Conversions ( Board Sail Repair ■

Call Joe Hulse, Director of Joe Industries

Jim Leech • #3 Gate 3 Road/P.O. Box 2723, Sausalito, CA 94966

(707) 578-8923 Fax: (415) 331-7447

(415)332-6167 • 1-800-303-SAIL (7245) • Fax (415) 332-6169

Kurtz Yacht Construction.153 Lager Yachts .74,209 Landfall Navigation.202 Larsen Sails.84 Leading Edge Soils.8 Lee Sails.153 List Marine.153 Litton Special Devices.190 MacDonald Yachts.212 Magellan.51 Marin Yacht Sales.208 Marina Village.71 Mariner Boot Yard . 140 Maritime Electronics .55 McGinnis Insurance.26 Metal Design.75 Metal Magic .191 Minney's Ship Chandlery.29 Modern Sailing Academy .54 Mo'ikeha Cupracht Race.33 Monarch Yocht Sales.212 Monterey Bay Fiberglass.120 Moorings, The.159 Moorings Yacht Brokerage.211 Multihull World Magazine .113 Nautitool .177 Nautor Swan- Pacific Southwest.49 Naufor Swan - San Francisco..19

Nelson's Marine.216 Nicro Marine.8 Nor Cal Yochts . 36,38,39 Nor Pac Yachts .210 North Beach Canvas.79 North Sails .175 North Sails Monterey.69 O'Neill Yochts .8 Oakland Flyers .73 Oakland Yocht Club.67 Oceanic Yacht Sales.207 Oil Trap .11 Olympic Circle Soiling Club .56 Outboard Motor Shop.65 Owl Harbor Marina .144 Oyster Cove Marina.40 Oyster Point Marina .204 Pocific Coast Canvas .23 Pacific Marine Engineering .69 Passage Yachts .5 Peel Away.45 Peninsula Marine Services.206 Penmar.160 Pettit Paints .27 Petti t-Morry.40 Pisces Wind Vane .191 DON’T 1<

Pineapple Sails..3 Pryde, Neil, Sails' ..205 Railmakers SF Boy. .204 Raytheon Marine Company ..53 Remax..205 Richmond Boat Works ..34 Richmond Yacht Service..120 Roily Tasker Sailmakers ..45 Ron stan ..76 S.F. Boot Works. .74 Sail California..37 Sail Exchange. .204 Sailing Connection ..4 Sailomat USA . .177 Sailrite Kits . .135 Sail Warehouse ..69 SAMS. .203 San Juan Sailing Charters. .162 San Leandro Marina. .43 Sanford Wood. .61 Scan Marine Equipment. .40 Scan mar. .70 Schoonmaker Point Marina. .81 Sea Frost. .79 Seaward Pacific . .16 .20 ;KT TO SAY "I SAW YOUR AD 1N

Sierra Children's Home.22 Snark Boats .61 Sobstad Sails.31 Solar Electric.203 South Beach Harbor .25 South Tower Race.29 Southern Californio Multihulls.1 12 Sparky Marine Electrics .145 Spinnaker Sailing.206 Spinnaker Shop, The .22 Spurs..18 Stem to Stern f*..76 Stanford University.125 Starbrite .177 Starbuck Marine Canvas.77 Steinemonn & Co.49 Stockdale Marine & Navigation Center.10 Suisun City Marino.203 Sun Yacht Charters.158 Superior Yacht Varnishing .145 Surface Dynamics.24 Sutter Saifs.42 Svendsen's Boat Works.47 Swedish Marine .67 Tahoe Yacht Club.28

TAP Plastics.79 Tahoe Yacht Club.28 Tedrick-Higbee.20 Thomas Engineering .41 Tradewinds Sailing Center .48,50,52 Trask, Don, Yachts.37 UK Sailmakers .63 Uni-Solar.190 Vallejo Marina.77 Vance Marine.125 Vanguard Racing Sailboats.174 Vessel Assist..125 Voyager Marine.21 West Marine.82.83,84,85,86,87 Westwind Precision Details .32 West Wight Potter.191 Whale Point Marine .44 White Designs, Chris.1 13 Wild Marine Surveyor, Stan.191 Women for Sail.20 Wooden Boat Foundation.131 Woolsey Paints ..145 Yacth ’Blade Runner’ .206 Yacht ’Holua’.174 Yacht’Hylas 44’.212 Yachtfinders/Windseekers.212

E 3H

May. 1994 • UtZUJt 3? • Page 205

FOR SALE

PENINSULA MARINE SERVICES FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:

Universal GAS & DIESEL

VOLVO PENTA CERTIFIED

Velvet Drive*

i/ya/i/Z/ic • Built 1935, Howard & Sons, Seattle • Over $30,000 spent in restoration work in ‘93-94 • Vessel is in excellent condition...Bigger Boat on the Way 78‘ LOA

51 ’ LOD

9.5 Draft

We’ve Moved! Come visit us in our new location.

aquadrive

• We Carry an Extensive and Comprehensive Parts Inventory for all the Lines We Handle. •' We Specialize in Diesel & Gas Marine Propulsion System Repairs. • All of Our Service Personnel Are Factory Trained and Are Experts in Their Field. ^ Service in Shop or at Your Dock.

55 Tons

$99,500 Sail a piece of San Francisco’s Maritime Heritage Contact Drew Harper (415) 543-7333 fax (415) 543-7405

(415) 366-2636

(415) 366-1938

PHONE

FAX

Docktown Marina 1548 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063

lion i U

In*

-H

BERTH YOUR BOAT IN

SAUSALITO MODERN FACILITIES IN A WELL PROTECTED HARBOR

Concrete Dock System Well Maintained > Facilities Beautiful Surroundings

• DEEP WATER BERTHS: BASIN AND CHANNEL DREDGED • CARD KEY SECURITY SYSTEM • DOCK CARTS • PUMP OUT STATION • AMPLE PARKING • CLEAN SHOWER AND TOILET FACILITIES • WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE: MARKET/DELI LAUNDROMAT • RESTAURANT • AT EACH BERTH: LARGE STORAGE BOX METERED ELECTRICITY PHONE HOOK-UPS • WATER

Kappas Marina 100 Gate Six Road Sausalito, CA 94965 (415) 332-5510

Page 206 •

UUUt 12 •

May. 1994

Own Blade Runner For $135,000 Reichel-Pugh 47, built in 1984. Victories include: 1985 Block Island Race Week, 1985 Rolex Cup, 1986 Kenwood Cup, 1987 Mexorc, 1987 TransPac, 1990 Big Boat Series. Professionally maintained, tremendous inventory including 26 bags of sails. Sail Into The 21 st Century

ALTURA

(415) 331-0533 Fax (415)

331-1642

YACHT SALES, INC

308 Harbor Drive Sausalito, CA 94965

JOHN BAIER • PETE FROMHAGEN CRAIG SHIPLEY • BRUCE WHITE • CINDY WHITE

A fine 45' fiberglass yawl designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in Holland in 1962. She was built to race, but has been a very fine deep water cruising yacht; she is one of several sisters that have been seen all over the world. Altura has always been based here in San Francisco, and has had only two owners, both very experienced yachtsmen. She has two staterooms and two heads with a large main cabin, and a very comfortable sunken cockpit. It would be very hard to find a stronger, prettier cruising yawl. Asking 887,500.

SWAN HAS CRUISED THE WORLD AND IS READY TO GO AGAIN. 42.5' O.D.. 13' Beam • 5’ Draft • 39,000 lb. Displacement. This beautifully built Garden designed ketch has recently completed a successful 10 year. 65.000 mile world cmi.se. Since launching, the owners have maintained a meticulous upkeep program and this "ship" sparkles inside and out. load some food aboard and SWAN will be ready to go again follow her sistership which is now cruising through the Pacific Islands. Lehman diesel, radar. GPS. SatNav. windvane. dinghy: complete refit in 1992: huge inventory

KEEFE PACIFIC CORPORATION YACHT AND SHIP BROKERS

KEEFE

of gear and spares all contribute to making Swan a unique, voyage-ready trouble-free vessel. An exceptional yacht for living aboard and cruising.

Only $125,000 • PETE FROMHAGEN

89 Via La Brisa Larkspur, CA 94939 Tel (415) 924-5204 Fax (415) 924-7042

LookingFor A Home Port in Mexico?

53' AMELSUPER MARAMU KETCH, 1989 Transatlantic/Caribbean/PanamaCanal/Mexico vet. but shows like new. Electric furling main

With quality service and enough security to leave your boat and stay away from the return voyage home?

& jib. Bowthruster. Pages of equipment.

42’ BALTIC SLOOP, 1983 A high quality, well equipped racer/cruiser with spacious accommodations. This Doug Peterson designed yacht is lightly used & priced to sell.

Reduced to $395,000 • JOHN BAIER

Asking $210,000 ( CRAIG SHIPLEY

47’ VAGABOND, 1981

38' HANS CHRISTIAN CUTTER, 1977

2 master suites accommodate 6. full headroom.

Traditional look and layout,

Your Best Choice:

marina

PalmirA

80hp Lehman. AP. radar. Loran. gensel. roller furling, etc. Sail this home anywhere!

Reduced to $165,000 • CINDY WHITE

solid Burmese teak interior. This is a great cruiser, priced to sell now!

Asking $79,000 • CRAIG SHIPLEY

All our docks have water, 30 and 50 amp power outlets (110-220), concrete walk-ways, box lockers, night lights, 24 hour security, one parking lot per slip and 1/2 mile breakwater to provide comfort and safety in our 12 foot deep, 15 acre basin.

For more information call or write

CLUB DE YATES PALMIRA Km. 2.5 Carr, a Pichilingue Phone: (112) 5-39-59

Apartado Postal 34

36' GAMBLER SLOOP, 1984

37' C & C SLOOP, 1984

This high quality Swedish construction Magnussen designed yacht is an ideal racer/cruiser w/full inventory of sails, Loran, VHF. DS & more!

Harken roller furling, excellent upgrades for Bay racing or cruising. Pristine condition w/extensive maintenance records available.

Reudced to $59,900 • CINDY WHITE

Reduced to $69,500 • JOHN BAIER

Fax: (112) 5-62-42

LA PAZ, Baja California Sur MEXICO

BUC NET

Authorized Dealer May, 1994 • Ufclwk 39 • Page 207

Looking for a little PERSUASION?

LOWRIE YACHT HARBOR: 40 Pt. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 454-7595 FAX: 415-454-2561

LOWRIE YACHT HARBOR BERTHING AVAILABLE 30 TO 60-FEET

PERSUASION is now offered for sale to the individual who is looking for a turn-key IMS Champion. This EXCEL 53, designed by Alan Andrews, was "built by Westerly Marine.

PERSUASION'S '94 accomplishments include: • First, California 50s, San Diego to Manzanillo • First, Class B, MEXORC

PERSUASION is an ideal boat for an individual looking to win in 1994. V

For further information regarding this exciting EXCEL 53, please contact Jim Bailey at EXCEL YACHTS. 9045 Shoreham Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90069

50’ CELESTIAL, 1994

(310) 830-6017 • Fax (310) 271-3268

New model from quality Far East builder on ocean proven hull, 2 or 3 staterooms, diesel power with gen set, only 5219,000 landed San Francisco or less FOB factory.

CALL FOR COMPLETE POWER AND SAIL LISTING

53* 7" CT 54,1978 Four staterooms, 30 ton dspl, 120 hp diesel, loaded. New sails Asking $230,000.

34' HANS CHRISTIAN, 1978 SAIL 47' VAGABOND, '85..$198,000 44' ISLANDER, 74 .. Reduced for quick sole 41' GARDEN KETCH, 75 ..Sold 41' AUX. CUTTER, '41 . $57,500 36' C A C, 79..$55,500 35' ERKSON, 73...........—.$26,000 35’ FUJI KETCH, 73. $43,900 34' CATALINA, '88 .. $57,000 34’ CAL 79. $30,000

32' CELESTIAL Diesel auxiliary, 2 staterooms, as new. Asking S50,000.

Page 208 • UttJt 39 • May. 1994

34' 34' 32' 32’ 27’ 27’ 27' 27' 27' 26'

MOODY '84. COLUMBIA, 70. ARIES, 76. WEST5AIL, 75 .. CATALINA '89 ... ERICSON 72..... CAL, '85_ LANCER, '84 HUNTER, 77. FOLKBOAT 78..

•••.......—.$48,000

$27 non Reduced $26'$00 ....$47,900 ....$26,000 ..$14,500 .$19,950 .... $16,800 ...-$12,700 .. SOLD

#1 Uccelli Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone (415) 367-7212 • Fax (415) 367-7c

Lager Yacht Brokerage Corp. 400 Harbor Drive, Suite C, Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel:415*332*9500 Fax:415*332*9503

SWAN 61 Nautor's spaeioius world cruiser. Large eleganl inLerior. Nautor quality throughout. Tremendous value. 2 from $650,000. Sistership

1306 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 • Fax 332-2067

HI-VISIBILITY LOCATION FOR 27 YEARS. BOATS SELL AT OUR DOCKS.

53' SWAN,'88

35' FUJI KETCH

Perkins aux. new teak cockpit, loaded w/quality gear inc. Loran heat system, etc. Cruise ready Asking $37,500.

34' CAL

Always meticulously maintained. Full race and cruise inventory. Updated electronics. Outstanding opportunity at

Roomy interior, two listed both w/Westerbeke diesels, wheel steering, all Barient winches and roller furling jibs. Priced

from $24,000.

$550,000.

32' ERICS0N

By Bruce Kina, roomv interior, new upholstery with six berths, wheel, 5 sails, in great condition. At our docks. Asking

30-' DUF0UR Arpeqe

Builtin France Diesel aux., roller furling jib, 8 bags sails incl spinnaker. At our docks. Asking $16,500.

SELECT BROKERAGE LIST

$14,500.

. ....■ ■■.I

IT ERKS0N Inboard aux., great family

53* LAKE UNION Twin, diesel mains, low

weekender, loaded with equipment and sails.

hrs., cruises at 1 3 knots. Join the classic yacht fleet with this beauty. At our docks. Asking

Asking $9,700.

33' 35' 39' 40' 42‘ 44' 45'

SR33,1993 Rocket! .$90,000 J-35, (4) available ..from $45,000 IRWIN, 1982 .$60,000 CHEOY LEE, 1971 .$95,000 TAYANA, 1982.$127,500 NORDIC, 1988.$189,500 MULL, race/cruise.Inquire

45' 45' 51' 53‘ 54' 55' 64'

FAST NET, 1969.$119,500 CUSTOM KETCH, 1989 ..$320,000 BALTIC, 1979.$275,000 SKYE.$225,000 KANTER/ROBERTS.$250,000 CUSTOM YAWL Santana ..Inquire OYNAMIQUE, 1983 .Inquire

$42,000.

SWANS 46'CHRIS CONNIE

ChrisCralt stop of the line. 2 private staterooms w/queen berth in master. New exterior paint & varnish. Liveaboard in luxury.

Asking only $40,000.

35'JERRY DAILY

Custom built to greet and check-in incoming S.F. Boy vessels. This historic vessel was completely restored by the late collector Alan Furthat$235,000. At our docks., Asking $130,000.

SAIL - PARTIAL UST 50' BRIGANTINE Rendezvous. $99,500 42' ALDEN MOTOR SAILER, Turbo Cat Aux.$40,000 39' C & C, Two Listed.From $69,000 38' PACIFIC, New Zealand Quality.0ffers/$79,000 36' ISLANDER.$30,000 34' CAL, Two Listed..From $24,000 34' HUNTER.$45,000 34' PETERSON, at our docks.$33,000 32’ WESTSAIL.$49,500 30' CATALINA.$18,000 39' SAN JUAN, at our docks.$ 12,500 28' CATALINA.$35,000 28'DANISH SLOOP.$9,000 27' LANCER POWERSAILER, at our docks.$15,000 POWER - PARTIAL UST 127' MIKI CLASS TUG, Ocean Going Liveaboard.$150,000 64' WATER TAXI, C.G. Certified.$47,500 55' BLUEWATER COASTAL CRUISER.$140,000 44' F/B MOTORYACHT BY BESTWAY.$159,000 44' HI STAR .$224,000 43’TRAWLER.$100,000 43' GULFSTAR .$85,000

SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN SWAN

38, '78.$99,000 43, '76.$250,000 44, '79.....$165,000 46, '85 .Inquire 51, '82 .Inquire 53, '87.$475,000 53, '88.$525,000 57, '81.$440,000 59.2 from $650,000 61 .2 from $650,000 66, '74.$418,000 651.Inquire

Northern California & Nevada Dealers for:

124

May, 1994 •

U&Xu/c J9 •

Page 209

BUC NET

BALLENA BAY YACHT BROKERS

fcY*BAj

Michael Wiest • Al Levenson • Lenard Lee

SAN RAFAEL YACHT HARBOR

Thinking of buying or selling? Call us! We get results!

557 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94107

Exclusive California Dealer for Krogen Trawlers

(415) 485-6044

1989 LIBERTY 49

• FAX (415) 485-0335

Everything known to be needed to go cruising. AC, gen, watermaker, full cock¬ pit enclosure, B&G instruments, plus a bowthruster. Let's go to Mexico or Alaska, but let's go today. Call Michael Wiest.

1986 ERICSON 32 62' MOTORSAILER, New Zealand built, Gardner diesel, Lister gen., 3,000 mile range, GPS, radar, AP, weotherfax, much, much more. SI 65,000 At our Docks.

New bottom paint and loaded. She is well equipped and very clean.

1974 WESTSAIL 32 35 OHLSEN. Albin dsl. Teak decks. Very beauti¬ ful boat at excellent price 517,000.

Perkins 4-107. Clean, clean, clean. Go cruising now. Newvarnish, hull buff shows like new!

CHANCE 30/30. Loran, AP. Fast & roomy. Priced right at 512,000.

SAIL O'DAY 22 . 2,000 CHRYSLER 22 .1,800 SANTANA 22.2,200 COLUMBIA 22.3 from 1,500 COLUMBIA 24.race rigged.2,500 BRISTOL 24.i/b diesel.8,900 MACGREGOR 24,. 3,000 CORONADO 25.2,800 CAPRI 25.6,900 CAL 25.3 from 2,000 RANGER 26 .3,000 FOLKBOAT 26.3,500 MORGAN 28.12,000 KNARR 30 ..one design racer..... 15,000 IRWIN 37.asking 65,000

EXCLUSIVE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEALERS FOR ISLAND GYPSY YACHTS. |H50 Balena Bhi, Suite 121, Alameda, CA 94501 »(510) 865-8600 * FAX (510) 865-5560|

30' HUNTER, 1980. Wheel steering. Yanmar dsl., shower. Just hauled & painted. Recent survey avail. 524,000.

Donate your boat to the Sea Explorers

POWER 21' 24' 26' 28' 31' 34' 35' 36' 36' 43'

ELITE.14,500 AQUASPORT 15,000 SEARAY.15,500 FIBERFORM.2 from 18,000 UNIFLITE .33,000 HUBERT JOHNSON diesel.11,000 OWENS.27,900 GRAND BANKS.99,000 CHRIS CRAFT Constellation.Inquire HATTERAS.119,000

BODEGA 30. New rigging, windvane, ready for long distance cruising. Free haulout to buyer. Asking 516,000.

36 CHE0Y LEE CLIPPER KETCH. Mercedes dsl 8 bags sails. Good looking, traditional cruiser. Asking 532,500.

rower or Sail • Your donation is tax-deductible. Let us show you the attractive value and speedy transfer that we can arrange. • Eliminate broker fees, advertising and berthing. • Help instill the love of the sea and boating into the youth who participate in sea exploring. Sea Explorers are looking for any craft, power or sail, in serviceable condition.

46' CHRIS CRAFT. Classic twin V-8's, flybridge, roomy, comfortable, professional restoration largely complete. 528,750.

19' BAYLINER CAPRI. Trailer. 56,900, 16' BLUEWATER w/trailer, 57 900. Both boats like new, exdnt. ski/fish or just plain fun in the sun.

Contact: Bob Dillard

(510) 638-3600 CALL NOW TO LIST YOUR BOATI WE HAVE SPACE AT OUR HIGH VISIBILITY SALES DOCK1 Page 210

• IsXXjLtVl •

May, 1994

Sea Scout Division San Francisco Bay Area Council

Safari Gulfstar 52' Cruising Ketch Built 1976 After 15 years of cruisng, the owners of Safari have decided to let someone else enjoy her as much as they have. Safari is the cleanest and best cared for Gulfstar 52' on the West Coast.

LOD52'

LWL 45'3"

Beam 13'11"

Draft 5'

Displ. 42,000 lbs.

Perkins 6 cyl 120hp diesel, 7.5kw Onan generator, 16 mile Furuno radar, Magnavox SatNav, SSB, Loran, and VHF; 9' Boston Whaler, Avon 8-person liferaft. Great live aboard amenities in addition to the three comfortable staterooms, full salon and large work station galley. Included are color TV, stereo, washer and dryer, and reverse cycle AC. The perfect cruiser/liveaboard equipped and owned by experienced sailors. Safari is an exceptional value for the consummate boat buyer.

Located in San Diego

‘gec&cvcif Exclusive West Coast Agent for New

HC 33’ Trad_$82,500 HC 34' Trad....2 from $64,000 HC 38’ Trad...J from $79,000 HC 38’ MkH....4 from $97,500 IIC 41' Trad..3 from $188,000 HC 43' Trad..6 from $115,000 HC 43' Christina.$175,000 I1C 44’ PII Kth_$199,000 HC 48’ Trad.,2 from $340,000 HC 48’ Trad Kth.$295,000

Contact Cabrillo Yacht Sales Phone: 619/523-1745 Fax offers to: 523-1746

$148,000

YACHT SALES TRADITIONAL SERIES CHRISTINA SERIES INDEPENDENCE TRAWLERS

TheMoorings® YACHT BROKERAGE More late-model sailboats than ayyone! Anywhere!

1983 HC 38 Mark II, Aft Cockpit Cutter. Immaculate condition. Cruise ready.

Quality Listings Needed ! Agents for:

1988 48' Hans Christian Trad. Cutter, Center Cockpit, The consumate Cruiser

M« PVT THf MPNO MACK /* rOU» SAM-S'

CLEANS BOTH CHAW A ROPE

New Order ■ Hans Christians

Traditionals: 33’, 41 ’, 43’, 48’, 60’ Christinas: 43', 48’, 52’, 58’, 58 PH DEMO BOAT BUYERS NEEDED!!!!! Southern California Office: Northern California Office: 2021 Alaska Packer Place, Box 12 101 Shipyard Way, Suite J Newport Beach (714) 675-9352 Ai.amf.da 94501 (510) 444-4812

1988 CORBIN 39 PILOTHOUSE CUTTER. GPS, SSB, EPIRB, Loran, windbugger, weatherfax, Autopilot, watermaker, inverter, 5 kw genset, air, profurl, spinnaker, life raft, 10’ dinghy on davits.

1990 BENETEAU 45f5. Advanced design by Pininfarina yields this ultra-fast and sexy performance cruiser at an unprecedented price of $165,000!

All for $165,000. ’90 ’87 '89 '86 '90 ' 88 '93 '88 '89 '89 '88 '91

3255 Beneteau.try $46,000 34’ Beneteau Blue II Cat.$89,000 CSY 33’Cutter...$61,900 Saturna 33' Pilothouse'.^.$78,900 Beneteau 38' Perf. Cruiser.$89,000 Ca ta na 37 Ca ta ma ra n.$78,000 F.P. Antigua 37 Cat.try $169,000 Ca tana 39 Cat.$128,000 Jeanneau Sun Charm 39.$79,000 Jeantot Privilege 39.$150,000 Beneteau 432 .$90,000 Hunter 43.try $125,000

'89 Hylas 44 Center Cockpit.$169,500 '90 Jeanneau Sur Magic 44.$114,400 '89 Jeanneau Sunkiss 47.$99,000 '88 Privilege 48 Catamaran.$250,000 '89 Beneteau Oceanis 500 .$176,000 '89 Catalina 50.try $200,000 '87 Gulfstar 50.$119,900 '90 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51 .$231,000 '90 Lagoon 55 Catamaran .try $440,000 '91 Dynamique 58.try $450,000 '91 Dynamique 62.try $550,000

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage 2246 S.E. 17th Street • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316, USA (305) 462-3075 • Fax (305) 462-2440 May, 1994 * Uax*Jtl9 •

Page 211

r SHOP SAN DIEGO! 1 ■ BROKERAGE SAIL - RACE OR CRUIS£~d 28' SHANNON, Cutter.$ 54,900 29' CAL, Sloop, 1970 .$ 17,500 29' OLSON, w/inboard diesel.$ 32,000 29' J/29, masthead.2 available 30'RAWSON, w/diesel.$ 17,500 30' BABA, Cutter.$ 59,900 31' ELITE, 1984 .$ 38,500 33' HOBIE, 1983..$ 22,000 35' CAL, 1984 .$ 49,900 35' J/35, race-ready.$ 98,000 36'ISLANDER FREEPORT.$ 64,500 37' TAYANA, Cutter.$ 84,900 38' CATALINA..2 available 39' CAL, Sloop, 1979 .,,.$ 69,900 4V NEWPORT, Sloop, 1981 .$ 54,900 43' SPINDRIFT, Cutter, Pilothouse.$139,000 44' HANS CHRISTIAN, Pilothouse.$145,000 45' FUJI, center cockpit ketch.$169,500 65' CREALOCK, Schooner, 1983 .$985,000 70' CUSTOM, Schooner, 4 staterooms.$350,000

RON BANKSON YACHT & BOAT SALES

(800) 871-8470 20' CAL, '66. new o/b..S 1,950 22' O'DAY, 82, includes trailer .S 5,900 23' BALBOA, 79, + trailer..S 3,900 23’ O'DAY, '65..$ 3,700 25' O'DAY, + trailer..$ 11,900 25' NORTHSTAR 500 SL, 73 .. .$ 8,900 25' BUCCANEER SL, 80..SOLD 26’ PRIVATEER KETCH, '65 ... .$ 3,950 27' BUCCANEER, 77..Offers $ 7,000 29’ CAL, 71, inboard. .$ 11,900 30' GEMINI CAT, 88. .$ 55,000 30’ISLANDER, 83. . Best Offer/ $ 29,900 30' PEARSON, 73. .$ 15,900

Fax: (415) 871-8476

HYLAS 44

2330 Shelter Island Dr.,#207, San Diego, CA 92106

Fax (619) 224-4692

Designed by German Frers for long distance cruising in comfort. The difference: 2 stately private equal double cabins, dual passageways, solid glass hull and Scheel keel. A quality yacht measured for perfor¬ mance for those who want to live aboard. Commissioned in '89.

Located in U.S.V.I.

$168,000.

BROKERAGE • MANAGEMENT • INSURANCE

Fax (619) 294-8694 • (619) 294-4545

SELECTED SAIL 30' Catalina. .$18,500 30' Yankee. .$29,500 33’ Ranger (2). .$24,500 34' Cal. .$36,000 35' Endeavour. .$75,900 36’ Catalina. ..2 from $48,500 36' Columbia. .$21,500 36' Hunter. .$105,000 37' Shock, cat. .$98,000 40' Valiant. ..2 from $77,000 41 Formosa. .$69,000 44' Freedom. .$149,500 46' Peterson Formosa .$114,000 47' Vagabond. 2 from $155,000 47' Perry. .$162,000 48' Van Dam, steel ketch.$160,000 48' Mapleleaf. .Offers 48' Mayflower. .$210,000 501 Force, singlehand .$185,000 51 S&S race/cruise... .$139,000 57' Islander, custom . .Offers

BOAT SHOW WEEKEND Our Marina • May 13,14 & 15

Page 212 •

UiUtJc 32 •

May, 1994

'ACH7 1-800-71-YACHT

1450 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, California 92101

SELECTED POWER 30' Tung Hua.$55,000 32' Bayliner, '90.$89,000 33' Chaparral w/hydrolift.$57,500 36' Sea Ray, dbl cabin.$99,500 38’ Mediterranean.$169,000 43'Viking MY.$175,000 44' Pacifica Sf.$179,000 47' King Yachts Sdn.$412,500 48' Offshore SF.$235,000 48' Fexus Sdst, '88.Otters 5V Sea Ranger MY.$229,000 53' Hatteras, MY & Sf ..from $225,000 56' Tortola Trwl.$335,000 58'Chris Craft, Sf, '86.Offers 60’ Kita PH.$395,000 60' Hatteras CV.$595,000 60' Vega Marina SF.$495,000 60' Ocean Alexander FDPH ... $550,000 65' Angel MY.$495,000 75' Vic Frank MY.Offers 75' Westide MY.$995,000

Offices conveniently located next to the San Diego and Puerto Vallarta Airports.

Phone (612) 332-1496.

1983 O'DAY 39 Exhilirating performance and ex¬ ceptional quality are found throughout this outstanding cruiser. Designed by Phillip Briand and built in Europe by Jeanneau. This yacht offers three private sleeping compartments, two heads with showers, 44hp Uni¬ versal diesel, complete sail in¬ ventory and electronics. Profes¬ sionally maintained and in" su¬ perb condition. Asking price $69,995.

□uc iNET MAC DONA

QUALITY PENINSULA LISTINGS NEEDED

Oyster Cove Marina • 385 Oyster Point Blvd., Suite #$8 South San Francisco, CA 94080

YACHTFINDERS/

(619) 224-2349

31'COLUMBIA'66.S 23,900 32' KETTENBERG SLOOP, 77.SOLD 34'COLUMBIA, 71.S 26,500 35’ DUFOUR SL, 74.SOLD 35'ALLMAND, 82.$ 37,900 35' RAFIK!, 80.Best Offer/ S 59,000 35’ CORONADO KETCH, 71, aft cabin.S 34,950 36' ISLANDER SLOOP, 78.Best Offer/ $ 42,500 38’ HORSTMAN TRIMARAN, SL '91 dsl ....$ 67,500 39' YORKTOWN, 75, dr cockpit, aft cabin. $ 29,000 41' MORGAN O/l KETCH, 79.$ 69,900

1986 HUNTER 34 True quality in design, engineer¬ ing and construction by Hunter Design Group. Yanmar 27 die¬ sel, self-tailing winches, complete electronics. This one owner yacht has had exceptional care and she has always been profession¬ ally looked after. New to the market at $39,000.

MONARCH YACHT SALES (415) 332-6068

FAX (415) 332-0396

400 Harbor Drive, Suite C, Sausalito, CA 94965

EMERY COVE YACHT HARBOR 3300 Powell St., Ste. 105 Emeryville, CA 94608

(510) 658-9491

BAY

HYLAS 44 Well-regarded Bay and offshore cruiser is offered by the original owner. Excellent equipment and a great layout. This vessel is in good condition, ready and capable of going wherever her new skipper desires.

Fax (510)658-9521

(800) 952-3242

37' ERICSON Rare chance to own a near-Bristol classic! At one time this was the sleekest, fastest design on the Bay. If restoration is what you want, we'll find you another boat, as this one is ready to go.

45' HANSEATIC Steel cutter in impeccable condition (see April Lati¬ tude pages 124-125 for photo spread). Classic design and finish work. Many recent improvements (over $30,000) for the discerning few. Showing by appointment only.

37' O'DAY Just one left right now! Large aft cabin w/big double berth. 2 heads, good galley, dinette, and two set¬ tees. Major price reduction. PEARSON 424 No expense spared in bringing this yacht to Bristol condition. Very impressive in her appearance. Truly a lady who turns heads! Now available at a very reasonable price.

42' GOLDEN WAVE Beautiful aft-cockpit two-stateroom yacht with all the amenities for fast, safe cruising or daysailing, heavy two spreader rig and furling jib - cutter rigged. Very clean! 32' ENDEAVOUR Perfect size for Bay, Delta, and Coastal cruising. Kupua is Bristol in every respect and seller is anxious.

41' JEANNEAU Every sailing and electronic device known to boys with grown-up toys. Even a davit capable of lifting a mini-sub! This boat is set up to go places - now!

CATALINA 30 One owner, lightly used, and well found. Very few will be any cleaner than this.

45' LANCER Others are advertised at up to $134,500. This very clean, twin diesel motorsailer is available for less than $100,000 now for quick sale due to seller's health. Furling main/jib. A

POWER_SELECTED LISTINGS_SAIL 34' 34' 36' 36' 38' 40’ 44'

Bayliner Trophy.67,500 Carver Santego.105,000 Hatteras S.F.70,000 Carver Mariner.105,000 Bayliner, diesel.109,000 Kha Shing ACMY.129,000 Bestway.'..158,000

22' O'Day (o/b & new jib) .... 1,950 27' Catalina.16,500 27’ Yankee, clean!.10,364 27' O'Day.13,500 28' Islander, nice.18,900 29' Ericson.14,900 30' Catalina. 22,500

30’ Santana, clean!.18,000 31' Dufour.28,000 32' Endeavour, beautiful! .. 36,500 36' Islander.SOLD 37' O'Day liveaboard.SOLD 37' Ericson.54,900 41' Jeanneau 12.5.SOLD

42’ 42' 44' 44' 65'

Pearson 424.119,000 Golden Wave.119,000 Hylas'84 .165,000 Lancer Motorsailer.99,000 MacGregor.135,000 Many more listings, plus new ones every week.

May. 1994 • Utitwfel? •

Page 213

SAUSAMTO

His)

56' FELLOWS & STEWART, 1927. Luders Classic Motor Yochl Once owned by Howard Hughes. Twin GM67 i diesels provide 20 knot performance. 7.5 Onon genset

(415) 332-7345 Fox 332-4580

$84,500.

33' NAUTICAT, 1983. A real Pilothouse yacht. Scant¬ lings apporoved by Lloyds, mode in Finland. Bristol condition $84,500.

Mike Kushner • Dave Marshall • Peter Powell • Phil Howe • Clay Prescott LOD BUILDER

LOD BUILDER

LOO BUILDER

LOD BUILDER

PRICE

36' WATKINS

CHANCE

45' CHBSE0AN

$145,000

BIROSAIL

'87 $290,000

36' CATALINA

CATALINA

45' LANCER

$142,500

MacGREGOR

'87 $137,500

36' FREEDOM

PEARSON 303

44' LUHRS

VENNEKENS

79 $195,000

36' PEARSON

29'

BUCCANEER

42' P0NDER0SA

$170,000

IRWIN

77 $149,000

36'

29' CAL

42' CHRIS CRAFT

$75,000

MORGANOl

76 $115,000

36' GULFSTAR

28'

40' BLUEWATER

$69,500

46' MORGAN

79 $109,000

36' HERITAGE '

28' CATALINA

45' JEANNEAU

'84 $125,000

35' FUJI

27'

43' COLUMBIA

'69

$56,000

35' DUFOUR

26' ERICSON

$65,000

35' BRISTOL

25' YAMAHA

GAROEN

ISLANDER

ISLANOER

40' CRUIS-A-H0ME

ERICSON

MORGAN

$61,500

35' MORGAN

41' MORGAN

$69,900

35' SANTANA

ENERGY

'88

$89,500

34' WYLIE

CHALLENGER

$89,500

34' HUNTER

CHRIS ROAMER

ISLANOER

'80

$64,000

34' SABRE YACHTS

CUSTOM CHARTER 78 $275,000

40' CSC

$72,000

33' PETERSON

GAFF YAWL

$44,900

33' HUNTER

C8C

$77,000

33' NAUTICAT

STEEL CUTTER

$79,500

33' NANTUCKET

38' ERICSON

'81

$59,000

32' COLUMBIA

'63

$43,000

32' WESTSAIL

ALDEN

37' TAYANA. 78 37

ISLANDER

2 from $67,000 '68

$44,000

32' MORGAN 32' ARIES

WESTSIDE FG MY

71 $425,000

BURGER

'57 $285,000

CHRIS CRAFT

‘62 $119,000

BLUEWATER

'80 $179,000

HATTERAS

79 $345,000

TROJAN/SHEPHERO '69 $147,000 ALBIN TRWLR

'80 $145,000

MARINE TRADER

78 $175,000

37' HUNTER LEGEND

'88

$84,500

32' WESTSAIL

STEPHENS

$42,500

3V COLUMBIA

CHRIS CRAFT

RANGER

'86 $995,000

$179,000 '64

$69,000

PRICE

$72,500

$55,000

38' 8AYLINER

$120,000

38' BAYLINER

$115,000

38' HUNTER

$23,000

36' CHRIS CRAFT

$26,000

36' CHRIS CRAFT

$33,000

36' EGG HARBOR

$115,000

35' CHRIS CRAFT

S58.500

34' CALIFORNIAN

$58,500

34' CALIFORNIAN

$55000

32' UNIFLITE

$49,500

32’ CARVER

$69,850

31' RIVA

$88,750

28' ALLMANDSF

$31,500

28' CARVER

$35,000

28' SEA RAY

$33,000

25' BAYLINER

$22,500

54' VENEKENS TOPS'l SCHOONER, 1979. Belgium built galvanized steel pilothouse schooner. High quality construction, watertight bulkheads. A finely fitted yocht, $193,000.

65' BIRD5AU, 1987. New Zealand built, solid steel cutter, world class cruising yacht, ready to go. New listing. $290,000.

$45,000.

38' ERICSON, 1981.2 staterooms, dodger, lines led oft, roller furling, ST winches, Autohelm 4000, ■ beautiful interior. $59,000.

49' MARINE TRADER, 1978. Pilothouse w/lb, offered by orig. owner, less ibon 200 hrs. on twin Ford lehmons. Clean! $175,000.

37' HUNTER LEGEND, 1988. large aft master suite, walk-thru transom, recessed roller furling, and winged keel are justa few of the innovative features. $84,500.

45' JEANNEAU, 1984. loaded, 3 stateroom sloop, 6.5 kw gen., SSB, SatNav, autopilot, watermaker, AC & refrig., B& G instruments. $125,000.

38' BAYLINER, 1991. 2 full staterooms, great cockpit, twin dsls. 4 available starting at $115,000.

IRWIN 52. luxurious cruiser. 3 staterooms, 6.5kw gen¬ erator, air conditioner. $149,000.

J6 WAIKINo, bl. Center cockpit sloop, w/enormous

4V ENERGY, 1988. Lavaronis 2-ton cutter. Exotic wood interior, teok decks, 200 mile/day, Pacific vet. $89,500.

aft cobin, refrigeration and roller furling jib

MORGANS •32,-51 51' O.I., 1976.3 staterooms, gen., radar, AP, ne\ L.P.U. hull, $115,000 46' BREWER Kelch, '79. A.P., radar, new moden galley & interior, $109,000

38' AIDEN, '63. Quality construction, classic lines, built to Lloyds specs. Superb mahogany joinery. $43,000.

41' O.I., 1979.1986 diesel, A.P., SSB, windlass, bimini, $69,900 41' O.I., 1973. New trons, rblt engine, inteior refinished, $61,500 35', 1972. Charlie Morgan design,

35' DUFOUR, 1976. Cruise equipped, GPS, monitor vane, dinghy, dodger, solor panels, HAM/SSB, bimini, African ribbon mahogany interior. $60,000.

34' SABRE YACHTS, 1987. Clean, fast, comfortoble for Bay or ocean. $76,500.

$24,500 32', 1979. Pocket cruiser, dinghy, watermaker, Af

$39,000

Page 214

• UtUoJcl? •

May. 1994

1 GATE 5 ROAD SAUSALITO, CA 94965

32' WESTSAIL, 1976. Solid cutter, low use, lillermaster Auto Pilot, 35# CQR w/wmdloss, rigging new in '87. 'ACM! SAS.CS

$45,000.

YOUR FIRST MONTH IS

USE YOUR GOLD CARD GATE KEY FOR THE FOLLOWING SAVINGS: 20% Fuel Discounts 15% Chandlery Discounts 10% Club Nautique Sailing Lessons* Haulout Discounts 20% Off Lunch/Dinner Mon./Tues./Weds, at the Whales Tail Restaurant 'not good with other promotions

Clean restrooms & showers Free pump-put station 24-hour fueling system Chandlery

Security gates & roving security ~ Direct access to the Bay ~ Protective harbor ~ Restaurant & Delicatessen ~

BALLENA ISLE MARINA ON THE BAY 11 SO BALLENA BOULEVARD ALAMEDA, CA 94501

AN ALMAR MARINA

1 -800-675-SLIP (510) 523-5528

>r Whales Tail

LIVE JAZZ BARBECUE Outdoor Barbecue Every Sunday Afternoon 2:30-5:00 PM Outdoors on the Patio!

FREE SLIPS While Dining May. 1994 •

UXUoM 32 •

Page 215

2229 Clement Avenue • Alameda • CA 94501

(510) 536-5548