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Aotea:

Last year Aotea, Peter Hogg’s Antrim designed trimaran, broke the single-handed record to Japan. In July she broke the single-handed multihull record to Hawaii. With this many broken records, her success story is beginning to sound like one.

Peter enjoys the challenge of sailing alone. And Jim Antrim designed the boat and rigging with that in mind. Peter’s Pineapple Sails were also designed to withstand the rigors of single-handed sailing, much of it at extraordinary speeds.

photo: Tom McDermott - BOATPIX

A Singular Success-Again!

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Aotea s Kevlar mainsail has

logged over 10,000 miles, crossing the Pacific and sailing the Bay — perhaps a record in itself! Let’s set the record straight: quality goes a long, long way!

DEALER FOR: Musto 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 Or Bay Riggers in Sausalito We’ll be at booth #44 at the Boat Show in Jack London Square 9/10 - 9/18.

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THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE SAILING CONNECTION

Learn to Sail or Increase Skills The Sailing Connection offers the full range of sail training from basic all the way through advanced offshore cruising. In addition, we offer special in¬ terest classes that allow you to build skills.

Join us Wednesday Evenings for Our Club Sails and Get Acquainted Cruises Twice a month you have an opportunity to join our club sails and learn more about the advantages of club membership. Cruise to Angel Island for a pot luck dinner, barbecue or sunset sail.

Charter a New Beneteau We have many new Beneteaus joining the fleet. They are the boats chosen first to charter by sailors the world over. Beneteau's are designed to be easy and fun to sail. Below decks they offer unparalleled comfort and luxury.

THE SAILING CONNECTION ASA School, Charter Co., Club

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Island Packet 37

Since its introduction, 35 of these boats have been sold. The 40 pos¬ sesses all of the char¬ acteristics of the per¬ fect bluewater cruiser. Next available delivery is February '95.

The first 10 boats of the newest model from Is¬ land Packet have al¬ ready been sold. This boats sets the stan¬ dards for a world class cruiser under 40'. Tak¬ ing orders for '95 deliv¬ eries. Reserve now.

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You're Invited! Premier showing of the new Bruce Farr designed Beneteau First 42s7.

This boat will blow your socks off! R.S V P. FOR THIS OCTOBER EVENT AT PASSAGE YACHTS

PEARSON 40, 1979. This fast, well built off¬ shore racer/cruiser has enjoyed excellent care. Custom features. Dark blue LPU painted hull. $84,500.

BENETEAU FIRST 28.5, 1988. Spacious Inte¬ rior. Harken furling. Custom full batten main, 90% 120%. spinnaker. Fun on the Bay. $36,000.

SABRE 36,1985. Must see to appreciate this immaculate, pampered beauty. Radar, auot-pilot. Sabre quality at $94,500 Sistership

PACIFIC SEACRAFT 25, 1977. Super quality pocket cruiser just surveyed and painted. Clean and well maintained. Diesel. Priced to sell at $ 14,500. Sistership

PARTIAL BROKERAGE LIST SAIL

40'

PASSPORT, 1982.135,000 |

25'

PACIFIC SEACRAFT, 1977, full keel 14,500

41'

C&C, 1984.99,500

27'

CATAUNA, 1974, ocean equipped ..9,500

43'

MASON, 1982 .145,000

27'

ISLAND PACKET, 1988.55,000

49'

TASWELL, 1991, magnificent.449,000

30'

ALBIN BALLAD, 1978, excellent.19,500

33'

APHRODITE, 1979, Swedish beauty... 29,500

35'

ISLAND PACKET, 1989.129,000

36'

CS, 1982 ...New listing

36'

SABRE, 1985, superb condition.94,500

36'

PEARSON, 1985.69,500

37'

TARTAN.Inquire

38'

ISLAND PACKET, 1989.139,500

BENETEAU BROKERAGE 28'

BENETEAU FIRST 28.5, 1988 .36,000

35’

BENETEAU FIRST 35s5.78,900

38'

BENETEAU FIRST 37.5, 1985.85,000

38'

BENETEAU FIRST 38, 1984.79,000

43’

BENETEAU 432, 1987, new eng ..109,000

45'

BENETEAU FIRST 45f5, 1991 .215,500

38'

BALTIC, 1983.135,000

POWER

38'

CABO RICO, 1988.160,000

27'

40'

PEARSON, 1979, offshore equipped.. 78,950

40’

ISLANDER M/S, 1973, liveaboard .64,500

SEA RAY ENGINE OVERHAUL.$23,000

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41' Jeanneau.$97,000 42’ Jeanneau Voyage 12.5 .$89,900 44’ Gib Sea 442.$101,000 44' Jeanneau Sun Magic.$119,000 44' Elite 446.$151,000 50' Oceanis.from $147,500 51’ Sun Odyssey 1992 REPO.$229,000 51' Sun Odyssey 1991 loaded.$266,900 52' Gib Sea.$181,900 52' Dynamic.$202,500 Many other great deals

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Great liveaboard, coastal cruiser.

The Best Lineup of 40' Plus Cruising Boots in the Bay, All at Our Dock!

47' HYLAS, '88 ....$279,000

43' ENDEAVOUR.99,000

50' COLUMBIA ...2from 109,900

47' CELERE ..399,500

46' CAL MKII.129,000

42' PEARSON 424.109,900

40' HUNTER, '89

46' MORGAN

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25' PACIFIC 5EACRAFT... 16,900

30' YANKEE.19,500

$ 109,900

28' ISLANDER.13,900

31' HUNTER ’84, '85... $34,900

Additional Quality Listings 45,000 ..4,500 ..7,950 12,900 49,000 59,900

35' 35' 36’ 36' 37’

CHEOY LEE LION ...wood .. ...30,000 CHEOYLEE LION ....glass... ...34,500 FREEDOM. ...94,500 ERICSON Cruising. ...59,500 IRWIN KETCH. ...59,900

" 38' 38’ 40’ 44’ 45' 65'

DOWNEASTER. .44,500 KAISER KETCH. .59,900 DUTCH YAWL. .54,500 LANCER . .109,900 JEANNEAU . .145,000 MACGREGOR. .124,950

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

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

An unusual yacht in that it is a large boat that can be easily sailed by two people, it has roller furling on the head sails and a Hood Stow-a-way mast. The interior has a walk-around queen-sized berth. Call for more details about the extensive equipment. MOTIVATED SELLER...$189,500

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This boat is built by Corbin Les Bateaux and designed by Dufour. It has similar lines to a Freya 39 with a more high performance underbody. Insouciance has iust completed a six-year cruise through Mexico and the SouthPacific; aad food and she is ready to go again. Avoid the coastal rush, start in Costa Rica. CALL FOR DETAILS.$64,500.

BROKERS CHOICE 38' C&C.125,000

SAIL 22' MERIT w/tioiler.4,950

41' a ..2 from 49,900

25' C&C.9,200

41* C&C.96,500

26' VOYAGER.24,500

41' SCHOONER...51,000

26' CHRYSLER w/trailer.9,900

41' C&C.98,500

26' S-2, dsl.......9,900

41' MORGAN 01.69,500

28' WESTSAIL.33,000

43' MASON.159,900

28' PEARSON TRITON.12,500

43' SPINDRIFT.1.159,000

30' CATALINA......24,500

44' GULFSTAR.77,000

30' HUNTER, dsl.19,950

44' PETERSON...112,500

30' NEWPORT..15,500

45' COLUMBIA.67,000

30' PEARSON.24,500

47' CELERE.215,000

32' WESTSAIL.39,900

48' MAPLE LEAF...155,000

32' CORONADO.reduced 14,950

48' CUSTOM CUTTER.86,500

32' ERICS0N.67,500

50' CHE0YLEE.125,000

34' BENETEAU.

50' KETTENBURG.45,000

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36' PETERSON One-Ton.34,500

28' T0LLYCRAFT, 1967 . 16,000

37' RAFIKI...78,500

31' CHRIS CRAFT, 1964.13,500

37' TAYANA.2 from 84,500

32' BAYLINER, 1979.22,500

37' PEARSON.114,000

32' WELLCRAFT, 1988 .

38' C&C LANDFALL.63,000

60' CHRIS CRAFT, 1974 .395,000

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We have sold over 70 boats so far this year; we can sell yours also. We have all the tools for marketing your boat three California offices, advertising in five or more publications monthly, membership in BUC MLS and California MLS, and our sales people are experienced as well as profes¬ sional. List your boat with us for the best results.

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FANTASIA 35,1981 68,500 Nice boat, center cockpit world cruiser

TAYANA 37 Cruise equipped.

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FUJI 35,1974.reduced 40,000 Wheel steering with a diesel engine.

35' FUJI.40,000 35' FANTASIA.68,500

ERICSON 29,1970 ...2 from 15,000 Excellent traditional cruiser-racer

ERICSON 30+, 1980.35,000 Excellent performance cruiser, like new

CELERE 47,1985.. reduced 215,000 Comfort in performance cruising!

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True “All Risk” Coverage Special Rates for High Value Vessels Exclusive Program for the Master Mariners Association Convenient Installment Plans

"Everyone Needs a Bigger Boat"

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

TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

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48' AMEL KETCH, 1982. European beauty, loaded. West Coast. Asking $195,000.

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

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TOP QUALITY LISTINGS ACCEPTED FOR SHARED BERTH RENTAL AT FORTMAN MARINA. Buyers & Sellers We reach a worldwide market,

63' BRITISH CUSTOM ALUMINUM KETCH, 1978 4 stateroom cruiser. Asking $225,000.

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

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44' GAFF sloop. Built 1885! Freda - best looking classic on the Bay. Asking $40,000.

45' HARDEN KETCH, 1980. Clean, spacious, offshore cruiser. Asking $125,000.

32’ GULF PILOTHOUSE. Factory new. Sailaway $79,500.

37' RAFIKI CUTTER. 2 available, from $69,000.

30'CATALINA,'93.

..52,000

4CT DUTCH YAWL,'53.54,000

48’ C & C, '81 (Florida) ...

.189,500

35' CORONADO, 74.

..32,000

40’ C&C, *82

51' KANTER Pilothouse

365^)00

36' BRISTOL Channel Cutter, '81

..49,000

41' SEA FINN 411, '92 ♦♦*►*•«.«•«»»».260,000

57 RASMUSSEN KETCH, '25

.58,000

37 SWEDISH Steel Ketch.

..45D60

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

53' AMEL,'89 (France)

2 from 220,000

38' WAUQUIEZ (Hood), ’80.

..75,000

44' SWAN 441, '80 (Sweden)

215,000

75' FRERS PJ Sloop, '81 (Med)

40’ GARDEN Schooner, '82.

125,000

45’ COLUMBIA, 73 . ..67,000

98’ STAYSAIL Schooner, '14...

72,000

3501)00 ...

275,000

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35' CENTER COCKPIT SLOOP English Warrior design 1973. Recent refit, ready to cruise. Asking $49,950.

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.

43' C&C LANDFALL, 1985 Aft cabin, center cockpit. Asking $150,000.

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107,000

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.94,500

MacGREGOR

.99.000

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The New J/120 to Showcase at Big Boat Series! he J/120 redefines comfort and double-handed performance: A smooth, stable ride with exceptional VMGs upwind and 10 knot speeds downwind, flying an asymmetrical spinnaker. Since the introduction of Hull #1 at SAIL EXPO '94, over 30 new J/120s have been sold. This is remarkable for a performance cruiser of this caliber but it simply emphasizes the success of the J/Boat philosophy: Build a boat that makes sense, sails well, sails easily, and is built well.

Comfort is sailing a J/120.

Comfort is a sense of well-being. Comfort is a predictable, stable motion in a seaway. Comfort is getting

out of the slip in less than 3 minutes with people who have never sailed before. Comfort is a well designed dodger, cockpit and hull. Comfort is straight-as-an-arrow tracking while running in large seas. Comfort is not having to turn the engine on so often, getting into port easily and under sail. Comfort - comes standard with the J/120.

Among 40-ft. cruisers or racers, there's no match for J/120 VMGs upwind or downwind, double-handed. Call to reserve a showing during the week of September 10-19! BROKERAGE

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

40' GARDEN KETCH, '68. Classic cruising ketch, impeccable maintenance, recent spar replacement. A must see! Contact Chris Cortett. $49^906 $39,900.

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condition. You will not want to miss this professionally maintained yacht! Contact Chris Corlett.

J/44, '89. Gotcha. A remarkable value at $259,000.

1985 MORGAN 46. Aft cockpit sloop. This Nelson Marek design is equipped for cruising with Loran, Autopilot, refrigeration, and roller furling jib. High bid takes all! 24’ J/24,1989, ' 24'J/24,1981, ’ 24’ J/24,1986, ’ 24' J/24,1978, 29' J/29,1985, ' 35' J/35,1989, ' 35'J/35,1989, '*35' J/35,1984, '*35' J/35,1984, "35'J/35,1987,

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27' C&C, 1985 .26,950 ' 40’ Beneteau First 405,1988.125,000 ' 421 Baltic 42DP, 1982 . 225,000

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HIDDEN-HARBOR-MARINA EXCLUSIVE - Slips are for sailboats only. Entry from both land and water is limited to berthers and their guests only. SECURE - A card lock gate system, and the harbormaster/owners live at the marina, offering 24-hour security. PROTECTED - All berths are offstream, in beautifully landscaped harbors that are protected from winds, waves, currents, and debris. CLEAN - The harbormaster/owners maintain the marina grounds in a natural and clean park-like setting. BBQ areas are situated throughout the marina. PEACEFUL - The marina is all alone in the natural Delta surroundings, no neighbors, just nature. FACILITIES - Clean showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities are for berthers only, as is the fuel dock, self-service ice, and a no charge self-serve pumpout station. The drinking water comes from our own well drilled over 300 feet deep. It is available at your berth as are dockboxes and electrical service. SAILING - The large open areas of river, and warm summer winds provide great sailing. Secluded anchorages are only an hours sail on a beam reach. During the winter, there are wonderful, crisp days of sailing. From fall through spring, the fishing is great; striped bass and sturgeon abound in the waters surrounding the marina. LOCATION - Two miles from Rio Vista, across the Real McCoy ferry to Ryer Island and the junction of Steamboat Slough and Cache Slough. The town of Rio Vista has a full service boat yard with travel lift, as well as restaurants, hardware stores, etc. The Real McCoy ferry is operated by Cal Trans and operates 24-hours a day. -> BERTH RATES - All the benefits of a private club for only $5.10 per foot.

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SAN FRANCISCO SWAN 59 (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. One of the best priced 59s on the market. Call us for details.

SWAN 46 (1984) Terrific inventory including GPS, SSB, autopilot, furling system, windlass, 15 sails, even leather in the saloon. The lowest priced 46 on the market today at $279,000. An exceptional buy.

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.

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VISIT THE WEST MARINE SEMINAR THEATER! From long range sailing to salmon fishing. Over 40 hours of daily seminars by the experts.

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Home for Your New Boat Buying a boat at the show? Keep her safe and protected at the Bay Area's finest marina

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Visit Open Boat Weekend at Marina Village Sept. 10-11

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The key to Moonshines success is preparation, and being equipped with quality gear is paramount. Moonshine was refit in '93 at North Coast Yachts in Alameda with new deck hardware from Ronstan Marine and by Farallon Electronics with instruments from KVH Industries. "The KVH and Ronstan equipment performed flaw¬ lessly and were the best products on the market for the job. We recommend them very highly" Bill & Melinda E.

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CALENDAR Nonrace Sept. 3-4 — Free sailboat rides at Cal Sailing Club (Berkeley), 1-4 p.m. Repeated on the first weekend of every month. Call the club for details, (510) 287-5905. Sept. 3-5 — Hans Christian Owners Association Cruise to Vallejo. Gary or Peggy Jensen, (510) 490-6213. Sept. 3-5 — Catalina 27 Cruise to Sausalito YC. Michael Creedon, 924-6722. Sept. 7 — Coastal Navigation Seminar at Stockdale Marine (Sacramento), presented by Dick Winter; free; 7 p.m. Details, (916) 332-0775. Sept. 7 — VHF Radios — Information, Questions, Answers. A free seminar by West Marine’s Gary Stern at the South San Francisco store. 7:30 p.m.; info, 873-4044. Sept. 9-11 — 18th Annual Wooden Boat Festival at Port Town¬ send, WA. Wooden Boat Foundation, (206) 385-3628. Sept. 10 — Nautical Flea Market at Encinal YC, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and beverages available. EYC, (510) 522-3272. Sept. 10-18 — Fall Boat Show at Jack London Square. See Sightings. Call NCMA for details, (510) 834-1000. Sept. 13 — Coast Guard Auxiliary Sailing & Seamanship course begins at 7:30 p.m. at Sausalito Cruising Club. Info, 332-4524. Sept. 16 — Independence Day (Mexico). Sept. 17 - Nov. 19 — "Introduction to Naval Architecture Through Yacht Design," by Andy Davis, VP of Tri-Coastal Marine. A UC Berkeley extension course taught on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Not free, but worth 'mulling' over. Info, (510) 642-4151. Sept. 17-18 — 6th Annual Wooden Boat Festival at the Bay View Boat Club. Events include dinghy, rowing and sailing races, a marine flea market, chantey singing, toy boat building, kids’ activities, demonstrations, music and other woody-type things. Peter Snider, 255-7635. Sept. 18 — Encinal YC Open House, 3-5 p.m. Guest berthing, refreshments, etc. EYC, (510) 522-3272. Sept. 19 — Full moon. Sept. 20 — "Refrigeration, reverse osmosis watermakers and general questions on boat electronics", an evening with Alan McDonnell (president of Surface Dynamics, physicist, philosopher andliveaboardsailor). OaklandYC; 7:30p.m.; info, (510) 522-6868. . Sept. 20,1793 — Five years after deserting the Bounty, Fletcher Christian and four fellow mutineers were killed on Pitcairn Island by Tahitians who had accompanied them to the remote island. Sept. 20-22 — On-the-Water Crew Overboard Symposium and Demonstration. West Marine and Modern Sailing Academy will sponsor three days of testing Crew Overboard Recovery (COB) maneuvers. Open to the public. Details, 905-8893. Sept. 21 — Radar, GPS and Depthsounders — a free seminar by Eric Kunz of Furuno Electronics. 7:30 p.m. at the South San Francisco West Marine, 873-4044. Sept. 24 — "Cape Horn the Hard Way," an evening with Ornaith Murphy. $5 fee will be donated to BAADS (Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors), optional dinner beforehand. 8 p.m. at the Island YC; Kenn Lewis, (510) 426-7860. Sept. 24-25 — Cruising Mariners’ Weekend Symposium: six 3hour seminars, meals, videos, etc. at Encinal YC. Betty Pearce and Roger Olson are the seminar leaders. Worth the price if you’re considering the Big Cruise. Info, (714) 723-0208. Sept. 26-28 — "Emergency Medicine at Sea", a seminar by Dr. Kent Benedict. Tickets only $5; 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto West Marine store. Call 494-6660 for details. Show repeated at the Sausalito store on Sept. 27 (call 332-0202 for details) and at the Oakland store on Sept. 28 (call 510-532-5230). Sept. 28, 1542 — Fifty years after Columbus 'discovered' the New World, Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo cautiously piloted his flagship San Salvador past Point Loma into San Diego Bay, which he promptly named "San Miguel." Claiming the land for

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Spain (which paid better than his own country), he hung out for six days before continuing his explorations northward. His 'fleet1 of two 100-foot caravels (the other one was Victoria) mapped out the Channel Islands in October, during which time 'JR' was injured while landing on what is now called San Miguel Island. The caravels then proceeded as far north as San Francisco (though they missed the Bay) before winter storms pummelled them back to the sanctuary of the Channel Islands. In January, while once again on San Miguel Island, Cabrillo died of gangrene from his earlier injury and was buried somewhere on the island. He is remembered as the first European to have trod on Californian soil. Oct.l — Ballena Bay Jazz & Art Festival, featuring the Pete Escovedo Orchestra, Full Faith & Credit, and eight other bands. Arts and crafts, trolley car rides, refreshments and assorted other fun. $10 for general admission; harbormaster will be monitoring Channel 16 for guest slips. Info, (510) 832-7430. Oct. 1-2 — Stephens Yachts Rendezvous at Aeolian YC in Alameda. All owners of yachts built by the Stephens Brothers in Stockton are invited for a weekend cruise-in featuring free berthing, barbecues, cocktails, dancing and more. Jim & Adrienne McGee, (510) 534-6419. Oct. 4 — Latitude Mexico-Only Crew List Party at Golden Gate YC, 6-9 p.m. Guaranteed fun! See Sightings or call us at 383-8200 for the lowdown. Oct. 8 — Fleet Week, Blue Angels Air Show and various other patriot games. Details next month. Oct. 15 — Marine Swap Meet at Peninsula YC (Redwood City), beginning at 0800. Rick Drain, 367-9926. Oct. 15 — Sausalito West Marine Flea Market, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Remember, the early bird gets the worm — we’ve actually seen people buy stuff cheap in the morning and then resell it for a profit in the afternoon! Bobbi, 332-0202. Oct. 15 — Women’s Small Boat Clinic at Richmond YC. Gail Yando, (510) 232-6310.

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The sleds are coming to the Big Boat Series! Above, 'Maverick" about to clobber 'Blondie' in the '92 BBS. For more on'Maverick\ see 'Cruise Notes'.

Sept. 3-5 — IBM/Sai/ing World NOOD Regatta. Superb one design racing for Melges 24s, J/24s, Express 27s, Hawkfarms, J/29s, Olson 30s, ll:Metres, J/105s and J/35s. Doubles as the nationals for Melgi (30-40 expected!) and 'Farmers. StFYC, 563-6363. Sept. 4 — Bang & Go party/race/raft-up in Santa Cruz. Weird¬ ness prevails starting at 10 a.m.; Santa Cruz YC, (408) 425-0690. Sept. 4 — "Tour du Lac" Long Distance Race on Lake Almanor.

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A low stress 20-miler for one designs, sailed in the shadow of Mt. Lassen. Butte Sailing Club; Mark Forwalter, (916) 894-2625. Sept. 7-18 — Star World Championship, widely held as the pinnacle of one design sailing. San Diego YC, (619) 221-8400. Sept. 10-11 — Monterey Plaza Cup Regatta for Olson 30s and SC 40s. Monterey Peninsula YC; Greg Caillet, (408) 372-2751. Sept. 10-11 — 505 Regatta & Fall Opener. "No whining, no snivelling, no protests." Santa Cruz YC, (408) 425-0690. Sept. 10-11 — Snipe NorCal Open at Richmond YC, a tune-up for the ’95 Nationals to be held on the same course. Vince Casalaina, (510) 841-8524. Sept. 15-18 — Big Boat Series and West Coast IMS Champion¬ ship — shaping up as the best series since ’88! Invited classes are ULDB 70s, IMS 70s, IMS grand prix, St. Francis Rule ('fake' IMS), Swans (non-spinnaker), Mumm 36s, J/35s, J/105s and Express 37s. See Racing Sheet. StFYC, 563-6363. , Sept. 17 — South Bay YRA race #6, hosted by Oyster Point YC. Mike Dixon, (510) 635-5878. Sept. 17-18 — Jim Ong Regatta for Cal 20s, Cal 2-27s and Wylie Wabbits. Richmond YC; Hester Burn-Callander, 388-5116. Sept. 17-18 — North Bay Series at Benicia YC, (707) 746-6600. sSept. 17-18 — Runga Cutta Race, a low-key shuffle to Half Moon Bay. Sierra Point YC, 871-8775. Sept. 17-18 — Drakes Bay Race, hosted by Corinthian YC. One¬ time entries allowed ($55/per race). YRA, 771-9500. Sept. 24 — HDA race #12, the season finale. Hosted by Richmond YC on the Berkeley Circle; YRA, 771-9500. Sept. 24 — Wallace Cup, open to all East Bay clubs that can field a 180 PHRF rater. Oakland YC is the defending champ and regatta host. OYC, (510) 522-6868. Sept. 24 — Fall One Design #2 for Santana 22s, Moore 24s and SC 27s. SCYC, (408) 425-0690. Sept. 25 — Jesters ’Tola Slide — Santa Cruz’s version of the Bullship Race. Santa Cruz YC, (408) 425-0690. Sept. 25 — Tinker Ballena Bay Race, open to all classes of Tinker inflatable sailing dinghies (Funsail, Tramp and Traveller). Barbecue and festivities afterwards. Ray Thackeray, (510) 814-0471. Oct. 1 — Annual Hans Christian Regatta for all HC yachts. Andy or Sally Lorenzo, (408) 997-3820. Oct. 1 — PICYA Chispa Regatta (Lasers) and Youth Regatta (El Toros). Richmond YC; Doug McVae, 479-5558. Oct. 1-2 — IYC/HMBYC’s Half Moon Bay Race; YRA, 771-9500. Oct. 1-2 — Citibank Fall Cup Regatta at Pier 39. Up to five races for ll:Metres with the top three boats dividing a modest cash purse. The weekend kicks off with a 'celebrity race' on Friday at 11 a.m.; John Sweeney, 567-8880. Oct. 8 — Women’s Cup (women skippers only) and Nimitz Team Race (three-boat teams rating 500 or higher). Can any club break Richmond YC’s stranglehold on the Nimitz Cup? Berkeley YC; Paul Kamen, (510) 540-7968. Oct. 8-9 — El Toro Stampede. Richmond YC, (510) 237-2821. Oct. 9 — Jessica Cup. Saint Francis YC, 563-6363. Oct. 14-16 — St. Francis International Masters Regatta in J/24s. Respect your elders! StFYC, 563-6363. Oct. 15-16 — Vallejo One-Two. Singlehanded Sailing Society; Pat Zajac, (510) 232-9965. Oct. 22-23 — Champion of Champions (ODCA) and Yankee Cup (HDA) on the Berkeley Circle. Richmond YC; Doug McVae, 4795558. Oct. 29 — Red Rock Regatta/Party for North Bay PHRF boats. Tiburon YC; Alice Martin, 457-0952. Oct. 29-30 — Great Pumpkin Regatta for various one design classes. Richmond YC, (510) 237-2821. Nov. 3 — Cruising Division start for Southwestern YC’s San Diego to Cabo San Lucas Race, aka the new Baha Ha-Ha Race. SWYC, (619) 222-0438.

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Nov. 5 — Golden Gate Midwinters, race #1. Look for particular* on all the Midwinter Series in next month’s Calendar. Nov. 11 — Racing Divisions (ULDB 70 and Ceil 50) start South western YC’s San Diego to Cabo San Lucas Race. SWYC, (619) 222 0438.

Remaining Summer Beer Can Races BAY VIEW BOAT CLUB — Monday Night Madness: 9/5, 9/15 (make-up). Forrest Martin, (510) 527-7795. 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 (9/2, 9/9). Party at the White House afterwards. CYC, 435-4771. COYOTE POINT YC — Wednesday Night Races (through the end of Daylight Savings Time). Kevin Knick, 347-4850. ENCINAL YC — Twilight Series on the Estuary. Second half: 9/16, 9/30. John Boyd, (510) 865-3381 (evenings). ISLAND YC — Friday Nights on the Estuary. Second half: 9/9, 9/23,10/7. Rich Ahlf, (510) 672-2514. OAKLAND YC — Sweet 16 Series. Wednesday nights: 9/7,9/14, 9/21. Oakland YC, (510) 522-6868. OYSTER POINT YC — Friday Nights: 9/23. Ray Wells, 5839964. RICHMOND YC — Wednesday Night Series: 9/14. Free! RYC, (510) 237-2821. SANTA CRUZ—Wednesday Night Series (through 10/26). Mike Evans, (408) 476-5671. SAUSALITO CC — Friday Nights, second half: 9/9, 9/23. Pat Broderick, (707) 528-2109. SAUSALITO YC — Sunset Series (Tuesday nights): 9/13,9/27. Chuck Mellor, (707) 765-6620. TIBURON YC — Friday Night Series: 9/9. Ken Andersen, 5642865. . 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. -

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-MINNEY'SYACHT SURPLUS! Class of '94 Cruiser's Parly and Swap Meet will be October 23rd. Only 100 swap meet spaces at 20 bucks a space so book yours early if you are a seller. Josh Slocum's can only handle 200 cruisers at the Kick Off Party so call or write us a note and reserve a table. This is for bonafide cruisers departing this fall. No freeloaders please. As a special thanks to all of you for helping us buy our new store and to ease the pain of all the purchases you need for a successful cruise south tell the clerk at our 100 year old brass cash register to give you an extra 10% off for the month

of September. P.S. Thanks for supporting my mom's restaurant, Josh Slocum's. Our guest dock is empty during the day so if you cruisers need to wash down and top off your tanks, be my guest. A call from Slocum's to the store will get you a ride up the hill in the Minney van. P.P.S. Beat the fleet to Baja! I have a large bayfront lot with almost 200' of beach in Bahia de Los Angels along with a small house trailer and a Coronado 25 sloop with freestanding trailer that can be launched from the beach. $ 12,500 buys the package. Rent on the lot is $500.00 per year. Boat has new extra heavy rig and sails. Video available of area, lot, etc.

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Having been torn from San Francisco to the wilderness of Alaska, I enclose my check and subscription form. It pains me somewhat to finally have to pay for your rag, but I guess it’s OK after reading it free for three years. Besides, I’d probably die without my monthly fix. As I leave the Bay Area, I want to thank Latitude for bringing me back to sailing. I’d also like to thank all of my San Francisco sailing friends: The PYC crew, Jon and Jeanne of Surprise and Mugwump, for showing me how much fun racing can be with good people. Bob and Scott for sticking with me and showing me the true meaning of 'DFL'. The SEA bunch: Jane and Noel, Frank and Cathy, Lennell, John, Arlene, Irving, Mike, Louise and Mark — for all the fun we had teaching and learning and organizing. Good luck to you. And to Jim Jenkins; whose name I just wanted to see in Latitude. Thanks also to everyone I haven’t mentioned — and keep sailing. I’ll be back! Brian Tetreault Calypso Poet San Francisco, United States Coast Guard Cutter Yocona Kodiak, Alaska

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Cabo on up to La Paz. Here in Washington I’ve been crewing on a 36-foot Cape George cutter. My summers are kept busy running my own commercial fishing boat in Alaska on Bristol Bay, which is part of the Bering Sea. 1 have owned my own fishing boats both here in Washington and in Alaska for nearly 30 years; commercial fishing has been my sole work for nearly all that time. My sailing trip to the Sea of Cortez was the first time I had ever been able to run around on a boat of any kind in bare feet and short pants — without fear of freezing my 'whatever' off. So I’m hooked and want to do more sailing where it’s warm! Since I’ve been to Cabo and to La Paz, I would be interested in knowing the best place to fly to at my own expense to try to find a spot on a sailboat heading further south. I won’t be able to leave the Pacific Northwest until late January or early February, and would be able to donate about six weeks of my time before I’d have to return to work in Alaska. I, subscribe to your magazine and look forward to every issue and articles about cruising wherever it’s warm. Bob Lowden Sequim, Washington bob — It’s too bad you’re not available in Nouember or December, because that’s when a lot of first time southbound cruisers are about to make their first offshore passage. We’re certain that many of them would welcome a man with your ocean experience aboard. ■ As for late January or early February, we’d recommend Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Z-town. Cabo would be best if you’re looking for local hops down the coast of Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is the place to be if you’d like to find a boat that’s heading across to the Marquesas and Tuamotus—although time might be tight if you didn’t hit one right away. Z-town is the best place to latch on to boats headed for Costa Rica and Panama. Spend enough time in Panama and you might not ever be able to cool down again!

If It WHETHER YOU KNEW HIM OR NOT It’s been almost 18 months since any of us have heard from Rich Paukert and his dog Bozo, who were sailing aboard his Westsail 32 Succubus toward Hiva Oa in the Marquesas. Rich had met a lot of fantastic people in his two years in Baja. I’ve met some of you on mytrips down to visit him, and some of you Rich wrote about in our correspondence. Whether you knew him or not, I want to thank all of you who had anything to do with searching for Rich and his dog. Our family is truly grateful. Rich was and will always be loved by lots of family and friends, so please know that we are still very interested in hearing from anybody who knows anything about what happened to him and his dog. We can be reached at: 505 W. 5th St., #207, Long Beach, CA 90802. Our prayers that one day we will hear something will never end; our love for Rich, Bozo and Succubus will never die. Thanks again and safe sailing from all of Rich’s family and friends here in the States. Lavon Paukert (Rich’s wife) Long Beach Lavon — You have the sincerest condolences of our staff and all of Rich’s many cruising friends. For readers who don’t recall, Succubus was last heard from about 60 miles from Hiva Oa. Paukert reported that he had some problems with his engine, but was proceeding along without much trouble. Some say he didn’t sound like himself oh the radio. Despite the fact that there weren't any significant weather systems, Paukert simply never arrived. A search was slow in getting underway, because French law prohibits the use of Ham radios without French licenses in Polynesia. Thus nobody realized he u>as missing for several days. Veteran sailors in the area have speculated that Paukert might have

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Jimmy Cornell’s Europa '94 Around The World Rally — and circus — has descended on Suva, Fiji, and a bigger bunch of wankers would be hard to find. The fleet is made up of mostly big, rich, flashy boats crewed by insensitiye, clannish and arrogant crews. So far, we have been treated to raunchy and obscene blather on the VHF, and one crew was advised by another that it was all right to go ashore and party even though they hadn’t checked in yet. Another large fully crewed boat tried to anchor in the middle of the fleet. When it was obvious that they were dangerously close to another smaller cruising boat, they did not reanchor. Instead they boarded the unoccupied cruiser and let out a bunch of his chain. When challenged by friends of the cruiser on a nearby boat, they verbally abused the folks. When the cruisers themselves returned and found out what was going down, they were abused when they asked the Europa boat to reanchor. In the end, the cruisers had to reanchor their boat as they were still in a tight situation. Ttjis sort of behavior is totally over the top. Unfortunately, according to other reports I’ve heard, it’s not atypical. I also heard from one professional skipper that the boat’s owner was charging his crew about $15,000 each for the trip. I’m not against good, clean, fun, and while the concept of such a rally is not my cup of tea, obviously it appeals to some people. However, what gets up my nose — and the collective noses of the long-term cruisers — is that these arrogant one-timers roar around the world leaving a lot of shit in their wakes — which we who live out here are left to deal with. It’s we who have to deal with pissed off locals who lump us in with these so-called 'yachtsmen'. I know there are rotten apples in every barrel, but these regattas seem to have more than their fair share. There really is a community, however loose, out here, and some of us have been here a long time. Others only come and go, but like any community there is a sense of what is acceptable behavior and what is not. The folks who think that they are free to do anything just because they have stepped onto a boat and left their home country are kidding themselves. Freedom is a state-of-mind, and a jerk is a jerk in his home town or on the deck of a boat 10,000 miles away. To us, the cruising community is special. It does allow a lot of diversity, it can be very accepting of eccentric behavior, but there are limits — and some of the Europa fleet are pushing it pretty hard. Sandy Fontwit Sundowner Suva, Fiji Sandy — Anchoring disputes, VHF abuses, sneaking ashore without checking in — none of these things are particularly uncommon when areas get crowded. But having not been there, we have no idea how serious the situation might have been. A couple of thoughts: 1) We Americans keep getting fed this absurd nonsense that people are the same the world over. They’re not. The Wanderer and his daughter spend two weeks buzzing through Europe this summer, during which time they observed what dramatically different concepts Germans, French, Spaniards and Italians have of things like time, space and order — to mention just a few. When people with different concepts and sensibilities get crowded together, there are bound to be problems. 2) The Europa-eans all paid a lot of money to be part of the rally and have been accorded considerable considerations by officials and others where they have stopped. It wouldn’t be inhuman of them to perhaps start feeling a little self-important — giving the treatment they’ve become accustomed to and the speed with which they are moving.

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new to racing and is singlehanding her San Juan 28 in that series. We think that’s great, and the last thing we’d want to do is see her get blown away by some Friday Night warrior eager to see his name in Latitude." If you found any"elitism" or "sexism" in that remark, it merely goes to prove how those obsessed with being politically correct blind themselves to even the most obvious truths. By any objective standard, Conner^Cayard or Dickson would "blow away" not just Liz and us, but 99% of the other boats in the Corinthian Friday Night series. It makes no difference if it’s a man or woman who is new to racing, there is simply no way they are not going to be "blown away" by the top professionals in the world. To suggest otherwise mocks the very idea that it requires some skill to race a boat well. We don’t know what kind of sexist guilt you’re burdened with, but it doesn’t weigh down on our shoulders. We’ve been beaten by women before and it doesn’t bother us in the least to say so. We’re sure there are plenty of women sailors right here on the Bay — especially those who honed their skills on small boats — who can sail circles around us. Should that come as a surprise to anyone? Some time in the future we’ll probably race in the same division as Liz, and sooner or later she’ll beat us fair and square. You can bet we*1l be the first one to congratulate her not only because we consider her a friend, but because we think what she’s doing — quietly and unpretentiously getting out and doing it with her boat—is really cool. So maybe you should quit worrying about imagined "macho blinders" — as least until you rid yourself of those PC Intelligence Neutralizers.

JiflTHE ARROGANCE AND STUPIDITY OF SOME RACERS Is it my imagination, or are rules violations becoming more commonplace? One of the subtle benefits of racing sailboats is the comfort of knowing your fellow competitors can be trusted to know the rules and adhere to them. At least I thought so. During a race on the Olympic Circle this summer, we were approaching 'F' mark for the third time, reluctantly becoming resigned to our apparent third place position. It was fairly crowded in the area, as were sailing into the class ahead of us. In addition, we were beginning to see several boats from the 13 fleets that were heading back to Knox from the 'long course' which had taken them to the Berkeley Circle. As we neared the mark on starboard tack, we hailed an Express 27 that was approaching on port tack. The helmsman stooped below his boom in response to our shouts. He proceeded along on port. We hailed them a second time. This time both the helmsman and cockpit trimmer appeared. Eye contact was once again achieved. Again, the skipper of the Express continued on port as if we weren’t there. I still presumed the skipper of the Express would tack away shortly. But he didn’t. At the last second, we had 'crash tack', sending one of our younger crewmembers from the weather rail into the water. We also buried the tip of our spinnaker pole. Needless to say, we were — and still are — livid. Our profanity was no doubt heard by everyone within 200 yards! The skipper of the offending vessel seemed to shrug and offered some inane comment about "being on a different course". It’s bad enough that so many sailors refuse to learn the rules. Ignorance is understandable. But the arrogance and stupidity of some racers is intolerable. We don’t know who owns the Express 27 named Curses or if he was even aboard on that day, but the name certainly seems appropriate. John Siegel Hawkfarm 6127 Santa Cruz

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LETTERS I also enjoyed former monohull record-holder Bill Stange’s letter in the same issue. I hope we’ll indeed see him compete in another TransPac soon. Being at the finish in Hanalei — even only as part of the race committee — was very exciting and encouraging for me. Even though two years seems a long way off, it’s certainly not too soon to begin preparation for the next Singlehanded TransPac. We will be having a Singlehanded TransPac Review, with discussions by the skippers and videos/pictures of the race, at the SSS Annual Meeting at the Oakland YC (in Alameda) on October 26 at 7 p.m. This debriefing should be of interest to those who attended the seminars and to potential participants. We plan to look at what worked and what should be done differently. As a final note, I’d like to remind everyone that the next SSS event is the Vallejo 1-2 on October 15-16, which is a singlehanded race to Vallejo on Saturday and a doublehanded return the next day. Please join us! Patricia L. Zajac Commodore, Singlehanded Sailing Society (510) 232-9965 Pat — It’s our understanding that there’s been considerable movement in the SSS to move the next Singlehanded TransPac up to next year so it won’t conflict with the West Marine Pacific Cup in future years. Please keep us posted. lift ESCHEW

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LETTERS Day, during World War II there were a lot of people who got by the societal proscription about eating horsemeat. When other kinds got scarce, it made its appearance, both openly because it was not rationed and covertly sold as other acceptable meats. Ellis Glazier La Paz, Mexico Ellis — The problem with you, Ellis, is that you’ve got us nailed to the wall. We can’t eat as much ground turkey as we do and claim to be against the killing of animals that aren't endangered, without being a hypocrite, any more than Hillary Clinton could decry the ’80s as the "Decade of Greed" while having friends in the commodities market quickly manipulate a couple of thousand of hers into $100,000. Being stuck with an indefensible position and not willing to give up meat, foul and fish, we’ll only say that the people in Mexico could profit far more handsomely by preserving the giant Pacific manta rays for1 observation and monitored interplay with humans. They could bring millions in tourism, but only a few bucks as fish. Terry Kennedy and Joyce Clinton, who have been in Mexico for years, are completely aware that rays are sold in some Mexican stores. They tell us that it’s completely different than Pacific manta ray, and that it’s sold as 'junk fish'for those who can’t afford anything better.

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Mwarped and arbitrary A cruisers’ 'B^ha Ha-Ha' division of the Southwestern YC’s November Race to Cabo San Lucas sounds like a great idea — and at a good time. I’m making plans right now to be a part of it. But I would like to make a tongue-in-cheek comment on the line in the August race announcement that read: "Baja Ha-Ha entries will be assigned PHRF ratings warped somewhat by the Ha-Ha Arbitrary Rating System . . The PHRF rating system — as it currently exists — is warped and arbitrary. I’m looking forward to a great time in November! Stan Carlisle Spats San Jose Stan — Come November, we’ll be giving'warped and arbitrary' a whole new meaning. You might even enjoy it. A short reminder to southbounders, the Cruisers’ Division of the Southwestern YC’s race from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas will commence on November 3 and include stops at Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria (just outside Mag Bay). Entry fee is a mere $100 and a good attitude is required. Competition will be mellow, and every entry will receive a trophy suitable for bulkhead mounting. You do not have to be a member of a yacht club and you don’t have to have a SSB, but you must have a seaworthy boat and be completely responsible for your decision to enter as well as your safety at sea.

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I very much enjoyed Latitude’s account of the Encinal/Santa Barbara Race that appeared in the August edition. I would like to suggest that the problem of the drifting match at the end could be obviated by moving the finish line up to the Gaviota area. Many times I’ve heard weather broadcasts calling for 25 to 30 knots at Pt. Conception and San Miguel Island, 15 knots mid-channel, but virtually calm down at Santa Barbara. After all, if they can finish a race at the old lighthouse at Cabo Falso, it should be a simple matter to establish a finish line at Gaviota. Besides, it might be interesting for the competitors to dodge those oil drilling islands — especially if it is foggy. Thaddeus Jones, M.D. Laguna Beach Thaddeus — Ending at Gaviota would be better than ending at Santa Barbara, that’s for sure. But based on our experience sailing and surfing in that area, it can still be a real crapshoot from Conception to Gaviota. We’d recommend finishing the race at Conception itself, such as the recent Alesio Race. It would not only mean boats would likely have excellent wind all the way to the finish, but also that the race committee boat would be comfortable anchored just around the corner at Government Point. And while waiting for the boats to finish, the committee could enjoy the nice righthanders at Perkos, just a fiveminute paddle away.

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MMAYBE HAWAII YC SHOULD RUN THE HARBOR You really should take another look at the situation for boaters in Hawaii, as you have taken an 'it’s not so bad' stance in a number of responses to Letters lately. I’ve been involved with Hawaii’s waterfront for 30 years as a Matson ship captain, and am recently retired. We recently spent four weeks in transit in Hawaii, and Honolulu was much worse than you can imagine. Going through a ’check-in’ — or any other transaction — at the Harbormaster’s office at the Ala Wai is an unbelievable experience. More than a few mariners just left, their disgusted owners saying, "I don’t have to take this shit!" The Harbormaster’s Office has no idea what slips are open for transients, and it’s basically a free-for-all. We were fortunate to spend most of our time at Hawaii YC, where they were wonderful to us. Maybe they should run the whole harbor? It would seem that since tourism is Hawaii’s number one industry, and tourism has been down, we’d be treated better. While local mariners may be stuck here, cruisers have a choice and don’t have to come to Hawaii. By way of contrast, we are now in Alaska, where during the summer the harbors are probably more crowded than Hawaii — with the mix of fishing boats, power boats and sailboats of all sizes. Yet during the last five weeks, we’ve met friendly harbormasters who’ve been efficient and made every effort to put everyone in the best berth available. Frequently, they even brought us our mail that was directed through them. So it can be done. Why can’t it be done in Hawaii? By the way, except for the main harbors, Alaska is beautiful and uncrowded. Rick & Carolyn Crane Sea Crane

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Hmph. Here we are, ready to enter our Santana 35 in the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers’ Division in the Southwestern YC’s San Diego to Cabo Race this November, and once again read "no spinnakers." Can we help it if we don’t own any gennakers? So, as we thought when we considered whether or not to pay Encinal YC $125 for the privilege of not using our chute on the way to Santa Barbara, hhmph, will this be fun? Besides, shouldn’t the fact that our rig is only 5/8ths count? Our teeny kite really just equals a masthead gennaker, right? The point is that Wide Load wants to do the Cruisers’ Race to Cabo . . . but we’ve already strapped our shoestring budget and it’s going to recruiting Mr. Otto Helm for crew. Call it sour grapes if you want, but if we think that the arbitrary Baja Ha Ha Rating System will throw us out for no gennaker and won’t give us much credit for our kids, carrying stoves, dinghies, beer and food, we may have to drop out of the race early and resume our agenda. Our original 'somebody’s gotto earn some mortgage money around here' schedule had the Load going south closer to Thanksgiving. Mostly, we’re just really tired of the 'no spinnaker' rules we see all the time, and want to register a protest against 'old thinking'. The cruisers we know are all getting them for those slow downwind legs, and we don’t even fly it in over 15 knots of wind. Lucie Van Breen Mrs. Load Piedmont '

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Lucie — The ruling spirit of Baja Ha-Ha is "no whining". When you plead poverty, claim there aren’t any races for boats with spinnakers, and threaten to boycott the race, it sounds a lot like whining to us. Wouldn’t it have been better to have written: "We think the race sounds really neat, but if we get four or five other boats, do you think maybe we can have a spinnaker division, too?" You know, positive and friendly like. We would have said 'yes', because as we’ve already indicated, if five boats sign up that want to fly chutes, we’ll create a special 'racingcruisers' division. But just so it’s clear to everyone, while it’s our intent to accommodate as diverse a group as possible, the Baja Ha-Ha was created and will be held for typical fun-loving, non-whining cruisers

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LETTERS whose boats are loaded down with all the normal cruising junk, and whose skippers aren’t interested in taking the competitive stuff very seriously. Presumably, we’re all going to Mexico to relax and laugh, so let’s practice lightening up right now. lit!COULDN’T WE BE PENALIZED? Right on! Include me in your list of tentative participants in the San Diego to Cabo San Lucas Rally/Race starting on November 3. The only thing 1 don’t like is the non-spinnaker rule. Couldn’t we simply be penalized for flying one? 1 can’t afford a genniker because I just bought a spinnaker. Besides, those of us with fully-loaded heavy cruising boats like my Alajuela 38 need all the help we can downwind. Ryan Curran San Diego fiyan — You, and Lucie Van Breen, find three more like-minded people and we’ll be the first of the season to tell you "no problema".

MSEND US INFO AND AN APPLICATION Please send us information and an application to the November Cruisers’ Rally/Race from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. David Bonner & Kelle Weston Majic Seattle David & Kelle — While the Cruisers’ Division was Latitude’s idea, we’re delighted to say that the Southwestern YC is the official sponsor. Applications and race packets are available from them by calling (619) 222-0438. We’re looking forward to meeting you.

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With reference to your article on the demise of Bill Lee Yachts, I’d like to remind everyone that there’s a permanent TransPac exhibit at the Maritime Museum on Pier 7 in Honolulu. Included in the exhibit is the complete aft end of a Santa Cruz 70 that had been donated by Lee. The hull is located adjacent to the photo gallery of TransPac winners since the inception of the race. While on the subject of sailboat hulls in museums, the National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia, has Australia II—which took the America’s Cup away from the United States — on display. She’s fully rigged with sail up and heeled over as if sailing in 15 knots of wind. The Hawaii museum and its counterpart in Brisbane are absolutely outstanding. The Aussies take their maritime history very seriously. A daysail on an American Cup contender? You can, on the Gretel, 1962, out of Cid Harbor in the Whitsunday Islands at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Chuck Stern San Francisco Chuck — There’s a similarly outstanding new maritime museum in Auckland, New Zealand, that includes everything from early Pacific Island catamarans to the Farr-designed 130-ft New Zealand that lost to Dennis Conner’s catamaran in the 1988 America’s Cup debacle. Given the importance of sailing ships to the development of San Francisco and the magnificent nature of clipper ships that were designed to rush people and cargo to the West Coast, it’s inexcusable that The City doesn’t pay greater homage to that history.

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LETTERS he has had to deal with the burden of Parkinson’s Disease. I have had the great fortune to learn from a wonderful man and father, and watching him battle this degenerative disease has often been a lesson in perseverance, pride and love. Two circumnavigations and years of close-quarters living would be a test for anyone, and I’m proud to have a father who wouldn’t let his plight/misfortune get the better of him. With the helj^of the sailing community, my mother and father were able to go to Grenoble, France, at the end of May so my father could undergo innovative — and still somewhat experimental — brain surgery. After a 15-hour operation to implant electrodes in each side of his brain, my father found himself no longer shaking or trembling — save with joy — for the first time in 20 years. A second lengthy operation resulted in two battery packs being implanted in his chest. Dad was then 'wired-up' and ready for tuning. Fortunately, his tune-up proved to be easier than tuning of a sailboat rig, and within a few days he was released from the hospital and on his way to growing back his somewhat grayer hair. Within 10 days of his return to California, Dad was backpacking at 12,000 feet, working on the rig of our twice-around trimaran Anduril, using a pen without shaking ink all over the page, and showing everyone his metal detector exemption card (written in French, of course). With his tremors in check, Dad is naturally already discussing the next extended voyage — which in Sandstrom-ese, most likely means a global voyage — of Anduril and family. Supposedly his titanium implants will not be affected by the salty environment! I can only speculate what the past 20 years would have been like had my father had not been in Parkinson’s grasp, but 1 do know that I would not trade the way we spent those years for anything. The man has shown me — and the world — an awful lot. I am deeply in debt and grateful for the encouragement and financial help the entire sailing community gave to the Sandstrom family. There is no man more deserving than my father, and you have all helped to bring him back to a steady course and an even-keel — even though we sail mpltihulls. Sailing does indeed bring out the best in all of us. Thanks to all of you. Erik W. Sandstrom Stockton Erik — We couldn’t be more delighted! We’re also happy to report that Jim and SuefCorenman of Heart of Gold have instructed us to donate the money they’d get for their articles to Don’s operation fund.

JifTHIS ROLE IN MY ENTHUSIASM FOR SAILING I admit to being touched by the recent letter from Ben McCormick describing life with his boat Crescendo. He is not aware of the role his boat played shaping my enthusiasm for sailing. As a frequent visitor to Maui, often walking the docks at Lahaina, I used to gaze with envy at his pretty boat and think how she fit the stereotype of a South Sea island voyager. I spoke to McCormick once or twice as he did chores on the boat and thought about how to become part of this fascinating life. With help from a brother-in-law who gave me my first sailing lesson, and Olympic Circle Sailing Club with their formal instruction, my wife and I have now become the owners of a Caliber 40 named Hokulani. We have now done lots of Bay cruises and a few along the coast. We hope to do more extensive cruising in the near future. I hadn’t seen Crescendo for some time at Lahaina, and hadn’t heard of her loss — or any of her background — until I read McCormick’s letter. I’m sorry Crescendo is gone and want Ben to know that his lovely boat played an important role spurring on at least one couple to take up the sailing life. You folks at Latitude provide a great service to folks who wish to become sailors, not only with nuts and bolts advice and opinions, but also with constant reminders about the special kind of joy and

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Latitude’s Crew Parties are fun. However, I believe they’d accom¬ plish their other purpose (i.e., skipper/crew contact) better if there was more structure. Here are my suggestions: There should be signs in different parts of the meeting area with labels such as 'Mexico', 'Caribbean', 'South Pacific', 'Local' and so forth. In your September issue, you should advise those who plan to attend to bring with them a brief resume — at least just a copy of the form they sent in to Latitude — along with their phone number, best time to call, address (especially those from out of the area) and any othfer data they consider pertinent. You should also advise both skippers and crew that if they are serious about making a connection and not just partying, they should avoid lengthy chats. Time passes quickly, and if you chat too long witlj just a couple of people, you don’t get to learn all of the possibilities. It’s better to 1) Establish contact; 2) Ascertain if you are at all interested; 3) If so, exchange resumes, then; 4) Contact later to set a time and a place for a follow up. Bob Schemmel, M.D. Los Gatos Bob — The idea of bringing resumes — and even photographs — to handout is excellent. It shows that you ’re serious about crewing or finding crew. Your advice of meeting as many people as possible rather than chatting up just a couple is also well-taken. In some of the early Crew List Parties, we put up signs in the hope that people of like interests would gather in certain areas, but it didn’t seem to workout. It seems that many folks looking to crew don’t care where they sail — as long as it’s warm. So the intent of the signs pretty much got lost in the crowd. Just to remind everyone, our 'Mexico Only’ Crew List Party will be held at the Golden Gate YC on October 4 from 1800 to 2100. The Golden Gate YC’s smashing new facility is just down the breakwater'■ from the St. Francis YC. Mwomen this, women that

I’m no longer a virgin. After all my years, I’m finally writing a letter to a publication. I want to thank you guys for a great rag. I’ve had cruising dreams for years, and through all the ups and downs it’s been Latitude and Jimmy Buffet who’ve helped keep them alive. In April of this year we moved on our boat, and in November we are leaving on a two or three year cruise. A lot of your readers have ideas on female sailors. This past July 4, we invited a fellow sailor — a single woman — to raft up with us. I’ve always treated her as an equal and felt she was a great person. But for four days, all I heard was 'the girls this', 'women that’, 'women’s this', etc., etc. Now I don’t feel like she’s an equal any more because she’s separated herself with a bad attitude. So everyone, stop trying to prove something. Be yourself, accept all others as equals. And women, stop trying so hard to be men. Don O’Neill San Diego Don — It really pisses us off, too, when women can’t stop tooting their horn about themselves and other members of their gender. Why can t women be more like men, who never boast, brag or swagger? Of course, neither gender is ever satisfied. In San Francisco the women complain about all the guys wearing gowns and mini-skirts. 'Stop trying so hard to be women', they moan.

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Shortly before dawn on June 17, it became necessary for me to issue a Mayday. Our newly rebuilt diesel engine —- less than 100 hours — had quit. There was no wind and a strong set was putting us dangerously close to the rocks at Punta Banda, Baja. With the situation deteriorating rapidly, Coast Guard Group San Diego scrambled a chopper. They also contacted the cruise ship Southward, which diverted to assist us. Our 'grab it and run bag' was in the cockpit and our adrenalin was probably pumping at 200% as we drifted close to shore. We could well have lost our boat and our lives had not Capt. Esteban Barraza of the fishing boat Theresa thrown us a line and towed us to safety. All of this occurred because of one unscrupulous mechanic who chose to pocket a few miserable dollars rather than perform work for which he was paid. The guy who rebuilt our diesel charged us an additional $275 for parts to rebuild the fuel injection pump. But when the timing belt cover was removed after the engine failed, it exposed a brittle and tattered timing belt with many teeth missing or deteriorated to a degree that they could be pulled off with a thumb and forefinger. This 'new' belt supposedly had less than 100 hours operating hours on it! At that point we — with the help of a retired chief engineer — investigated the rest of the work performed by the mechanic. We uncovered several wire splices consisting of two wires twisted together without even so much as insulation tape! It also became evident that the mechanic’s refrigeration work was failing and will need to be redone. It’s my thinking that by making these facts public, other boaters stand less of a change of being victimized. All my calls to the mechanic are answered by a machine and not returned. George Renne Candide San Diego George — While you gave us the mechanic’s name and the name of his business, you left out some important details — such as what dtp and countrp he’s in and what his phone number is. We’d like to consult him for his side of the storp. No matter what the case, it’s not wise to turn over anp important repairs to someone who doesn’t have excellent credentials and recommendations.

Ml EXPECT TO SHED A TEAR OR TWO Thanks to Latitude, the long search for my old ketch Romapne is finally over. Kellogg and Diana Fleming, who were interviewed in a recent issue and who just sold their ketch Swan, saw my old boat when they were cruising north on the last leg of their 11-year circumnavigation. They’d anchored next to the old classic iron ketch in Golfito, Costa Rica. They even took a picture, although they didn’t meet the owner. After reading my letter in Latitude, they searched their photos and found the one which matched the description of the vessel. They contacted me, and after careful examination revealed the match. They gave me the name and address of the owners of the Jungle Club, where the vessel was anchored. I wrote to them and they passed my letter on to the owner of the vessel. He wrote to me and confirmed that she was indeed Romapne. He reported he’d been the owner for the last 24 years and had given her back her original name, Astrid. To say that I was delighted is an understatement! He gave me some of the history of the 70-year old cruiser, which included being impounded by the U.S. Customs for two years for drug smuggling. She had two more owners before being acquired by him. He informed

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MANUMBER OF DORAS Six weeks ago I purchased Dora, a 55-foot cutter that was designed by Gary Mull and built of aluminum by Palmer-Johnson in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in 1970 for Lynn Williams. Her design is similar in many respects to the S&S-designed Yankee Girl and Bill Tripp’s Columbia 57 design of the same era. Fsrom the little I know of her history, I believe the boat I now own was one of a number of boats named Dora that Williams campaigned successfully in the '70s and later. I understand she raced in the Admiral’s Cup and other major events. I purchased her as Searcher and changed her name back to Dora. I would deeply appreciate any historical information that any Latitude readers might have about this boat as well as an idea of where to look to find out more about her history. My plan is to finish the current refit and then take the boat to the Gulf Coast via the Panama Canal starting in November or December of this year. Carr McCormack (619) 225-8155 San Diego Carr — Your Dora couldn’t possibly be similar in "many respects" to Yankee Girl and the Columbia 57, because those two boats don’t look alike at all. If you want more information, we’d suggest calling Palmer-Johnson in Wisconsin; we bet they’ve got something in their files. Or perhaps someone with the late Gary Mull’s files can contact you. If If BETTER

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a member. Barbara was going to try to convince them that Paul Cayard had personally invited us to watch him race, but his last name happened to slip her mind at the moment. As we went back outside to stand around in the cold, I noticed that there was a near-perfect parking spot adjacent to both the club and the water’s edge. So I ran back to the car and parked it so we could continue watching the races from the comfort and warmth of our car. That was much better, but after about an hour, we started wishing we had something to drink and eat, and maybe a place to pee. As a result, we ended up leaving considerably sooner than we would have if the St. Francis had been a little more hospitable. During this time, we saw other people arrive to watch, stand around in the cold for a few minutes, and then leave. If it had not been for that parking spot, we probably would not have stayed more than a few minutes either. Being turned away at the door of St. Francis did not surprise us in the least — I’ve been sailing and racing in the Bay Area since 1978 and know the policy of yacht clubs in general and the St. Francis in particular — but the incident did start my thinking about the severity of this policy. The more I thought about it, it seemed to me that advertising the race in Latitude as a spectator event is similar to sending out an invitation. So we were invited to a party but not allowed inside the 'house'. This was a great opportunity to see some great racing — we both enjoyed what little we saw — but no effort was made on the part of the host to make the event the least bit comfortable for the guests. There is no good seating arrangement outside the club, there is no place to buy anything to eat or drink, there is no place nearby to use a bathroom, and we weren’t allowed inside the club for even a minute. I’ve seen some articles lately about trying to make sailboat racing more of a spectator sport. It seems to me that a few simple things could make it happen on San Francisco Bay. I don’t want this to sound like I am complaining about the St. Francis, because I’m not; they’re merely following a tradition that has been around for ages. I am, however, suggesting that perhaps the old traditions might be re¬ examined, especially by any yacht club that is fortunate enough to have a physical setting that is conducive to watching races from shore. Some other suggestions: set up bleachers for spectators, allow access to the bathrooms — many clubs have separate entrances to locker rooms — or bring in porta-potties, allow vendors on site to sell, drinks and food. Our best recommendation: set aside some part of the club itself for spectators. This has the advantage of getting in out of the weather and not trashing up the club grounds. Speaking for ourselves, we’d promise not to trash up the inside of anybody’s club, and we’d most likely buy a couple of drinks and maybe some food — which would be a nice source of revenue for the club. I would even be willing to pay a couple of bucks at the door for the privilege of getting inside to have access to the facilities, and I wouldn’t be insulted if spectators were obviously kept herded away from the main part of the club. It would be interesting for a club to try this format for a season to see how it works out. When the racing series is announced in Latitude, it would be a simple matter to include the fact that indoor facilities would be available for spectators and the amount of the entrance fee, if any. I suppose this all depends upon whether any of the clubs even care whether sailboat racing becomes more of a spectator sport. Ted Strand Castro Valley Ted — It’s a Catch-22 situation, isn’t it? While the St. Francis (or any other club, for that matter) would probably love to sell fellow sailors a bunch of meals and drinks during occasional special events such as the Laser Slalom, an 'open door' policy would be in blatant violation of their coveted non-profit IRS status. But there are still several legitimate options for getting inside. For

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4) Most Boats Don’t Have Flaws, Just Tradeoffs. Roller-furling makes for lousy racing, but terrific shorthanded sailing. A high freeboard makes for awkward boarding, but dry cruising. Raked spreaders help your upwind sailing, but not your running. 1 learned quickly to explain these as design tradeoffs — and, of course, to emphasize the positive, which I think conditions buyers not to seek the perfect boat but to like the boat designer’s comfort-inducing choices. Sure, other things helped: I did my own pre-survey and repairs; we emphasized we were the original owners; we had well-planned trial sails; we didn’t have to sell; and, we had the obligatory wine bottle, photo album and magazines of Bora Bora on display. Everyone got a good laugh from that stuff. The pain of parting with our boat was eased only in knowing she went to classy new owners, and for meeting them we thank Latitude. Over the years, we learned that when you’re sailing, fellow sailors are often just distant boats, but in Latitude, we met the faces. Of course we’ll keep reading. Ian and Julie Pearson Divine Wind Northern California

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SIGHTINGS showing their pride If you have the time and even a shred of romance for the history of our sport, make it a point to visit Sausalito’s Bay Model some¬ time over the Labor Day weekend. Sure, you

around alone — the ’94-’95 hoc Imagine sailing singlehanded to Hawaii. No problem, couple thousand miles; lots of people have made that trip. How about singlehanded to Japan? Well, not exactly doable in your average three-day weekend, but with the proper planning, it should be no big deal, either. What about singlehanding from here to, say New Zealand, straight shot, no stops and you do it on a 60-foot boat that’s got a 90foot mast and a bigger power to weight ratio than your average dragster? What, are you nuts? That’s crazy. It’s a good bet till 23 starters in the September 17 BOC Singlehanded Round the World Race have been called a lot worse than crazy. The enormity of their undertaking is such that most people can barely get past 'why?', never mind 'how?' Anyone with even a fleeting understanding of what it’s like to make an open ocean passage can appreciate that the BOC and races like it deserve all the superlatives. Each of these guys — and one woman — will sail four legs averaging 7,000 miles

Above and spread, the 'Pride of Baltimore II' was the guest of honor at Hyde Street Pier's Festival of the Sea the last weekend in August. can enjoy the Sausalito Art Festival, but the real reason we’re telling you to go is the Pride of Baltimore II, which will be open to the public September 4th and 5th (and pos¬ sibly for a time on the 3rd, depending on what time they dock). continued middle of next sightings page

around the globe. Most of those miles will, by choice, be sailed in some of the most brutal water on earth, the roaring 40s and furious 50s of the great Southern Ocean. There’ll be ice on deck and icebergs in the water. There will be weather patterns to analyze, junk in the water to avoid and there will be Cape Horn. In all, the race will take seven months and 27,000 miles of sailing to complete. To finish is a victory. To win is another matter entirely. The top-end boats that will race this year are as different from the boats that sailed the inaugural 1982-’83 race as Sopwith Camels are from stealth fighters. All the Class I boats in the past few races have been purpose-built for the race, and by now can even be called 'BOC type'. They are characterized by extreme beam (more than a third of the length in some), shallow hulls and massive rigs. Only the big buck efforts have a chance at winning, and almost all those are French. In Class I (60 feet), for the big boats, Phillipe Jeantot won the first three races. Christophe Auguin took the ’90-’91 bout in the current record time of 121 days. The best showings for Americans came in ’86-’87 when Mike Plant won Class II (50 feet) on the Rodger Martin-designed Airco Distributor. In ’90-’91, Paul Thackaberry, another yank, took the then new Corinthian Class (no sponsors) in his 50-ft Volcano. For the ’94-’95 race, the chances of an American victory in the elite Class I are better than they have probably ever been. Steve Pettengill on Hunter’s Child and Dave Scully on Coyote are the men to watch here. Pettingill, of Newport, Rhode Island, is an aggressive sailor who has several solo Atlantic crossings and one doublehanded Horn rounding to his credit. The only possible weak link in his program is the boat. Hunter’s Child was built for the ’90-91 BOC (but never went) and is a bit dated. However, Pettengill and Hunter Marine have done some serious upgrading over the past year, including a new, more powerful rig. The boat could be one of the main strengths for Dave Scully — maybe. But we’d sure feel weird about sailing it. Coyote is the same craft that Mike Plant tried to sail to Europe, and the same one found floating upside down in midAtlantic with no keel bulb and no Mik§ Plant. This boat has also gone through extensive upgrades in preparation for the BOC. American talent notwithstanding, the serious money is once again on the French, in particular defending BOC champion Christophe Auguin. At only 34, Auguin has amassed an amazing record on his way to becoming a national hero, including several multihull titles. His boat this go-around is Sceta Calberson, an ultralight (9V2 tons) flyer carrying 6,500 square feet of sail. In the words of one writer, that’s comparable "to slapping a 300-horsepower continued outside column of next sightings page

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around alone — cont’d engine in a go cart" — including the inference that the boat may be pushing the envelope a little too much. Yves Parlier is another contender for Class I. Sailing Auguin’s ’90-’91 boat, now named Cacolac, Parlier has been racing and winning trans-Atlantic races since 1985, and even owned the east-west monohull record for a time. The ■

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35-year-old is also a self-taught meteorologist and former cruiser who knows how to read and use the weather to his best advantage. Finally, there is Isabelle Autissier, whom Bay Area readers will know as the woman who earlier this year demolished the New York to San Francisco sailing record (with three crew) with Ecureuil Poitou Charentes 2. In fact, the 37-year-old Autissier considered that 14,000 mile jaunt around Cape Horn little more than a "shakedown" for her new Berret design, which features a canting keel rather than the traditional water ballast systems of other competitors. What you may not know is that she is the only woman ever to have completed a previous BOC. The names of the other competitors are in the accompanying box. The four legs of the BOC are as follows: 1) Charleston to Cape Town, 6,800 miles; 2) Cape Town to Sydney, 7,000 miles; 3) Sydney to Punta del Este, 7,200 miles; and 4) Punta del Este to Charleston, 6,000 miles. The first boats home should start crossing the finish line in early May. As with the Whitbread, we hope to bring you monthly updates on the progress of the BOC competitors. For now, if you want a more in-depth look at the event and the men in it, the Herb McCormick/Deborah Bennett piece in the September Cruising World was so good we almost wept when we read it. Until next month, to borrow the ending from that article, "The fleet is ready and the starting gun loaded. Let the adventure begin."

santa cruz news, sort of We promised to bring you more news this month about the demise of Bill Lee Yachts Inc., which declared bankruptcy on July 7th. We haven’t unearthed the whole story yet, but we did talk to Bill Lee recently and received a little more information. continued outside column of next sightings page

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As one writer put it at her 1988 launch, the new Pride "reminds you of an old friend you haven’t seen in awhile who’s been work¬ ing out and eating lots of red meat." At 173 feet overall, 961/2 feet LOD, 26 feet wide and drawing 12V£ feet, she’s bigger and beefier in every way than the first Pride of Baltimore. Older hands may remember the first Pride, which visited the Bay in 1983 and staged an impromptu race with the pilot schooner Wander Bird. A faithful and graceful rendi¬ tion of a Baltimore clipper, the low-free¬ board original Pride met her end 300 miles north of Puerto Rico in May of 1986, when she was rolled and sunk by a 'microburst squall.' Four crew went down with her. Pride II was drawn by Thomas Gillmer, who once again modeled her after the orig¬ inal Baltimore Clippers, multi-purpose ships which served young America well from the Revolutionary War until the 1850s. Designed for speed at the expense of cargo, they saw duty as revenue cutters, merchantmen, priv¬ ateers and blockade runners. And if you want to get technical about it, Pride of

SIGHTINGS — cont’d

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Baltimore II is actually the third ship to wear the moniker. During the War of 1812, cap¬ tain Thomas Boyle had the audacity to sail a Baltimore Clipper named Chasseur to Eng¬ land and singlehandedly block the English Channel. Upon his return home, the vessel was nicknamed 'Pride of Baltimore.' It’s not exactly 'Old Ironsides', but a great story nonetheless. Alas, though she rivals our own state tallship Californian in size and pedigree, no meeting of the two could be arranged for this West Coast visit. Pride of Baltimore II will depart the Bay on September 7 for Southern California on her way back home after a summer tour of the Pacific that has included stops in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and Washington. The week before the Sausalito open house, the ship took part in the Festival of the Sea at Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco. A representative from the 'home office' told us it will be several years before she comes back out here, so if you miss seeing her, don’t say we didn’t tell you so.

The boat building company’s assets are now for sale and, according to Lee, several parties are considering purchasing them. Lee wouldn’t reveal the potential buyers’ names, but said that "their intent is to built more boats or whatever the public wants to buy." Personally, he thinks the Santa Cruz 52 still has great appeal as a true performance sailing boat with all the cruising amenities. "It’s a real yacht that goes fast," he says, adding that there was still considerable buyer interest for the 52s when he shut down. As for the particulars to the demise of Bill Lee Yachts Inc., Lee wasn’t forthcoming with details. He did file a general denial of the story that appeared in the July 13th issue of the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper. That story listed the company’s assets as being between half a million and a million dollars with 105 creditors. It also mentioned a lawsuit filed in June by an East Coast yacht racing company, Starlight Design, Inc., which was suing Lee’s company for breach of contract over the construction of a Santa Cruz 70 and for being undercapitalized. As mentioned, Lee issued a denial of the story. Lee remains upbeat about the future. He dismissed the idea that his going out of business was the end of the Santa Cruz boatbuilding era. "Jeff Canepa and Ron Moore are still building Ultimate 20s," he noted. "You never know. This could be the beginning of something brand new." Lee adds that he hasn’t yet become bored. He’s been talking with most of the West Coast boatbuilders about future projects, but nothing has been finalized. One idea that’s been bandied about is packaging a fleet of 40-foot trimaran knock-offs of Peter Hogg’s Aotea, which Lee finds interesting but isn’t sure if the market demand is there. Whatever he does, he says, he’d have to be involved in building "neat boats, not ordinary ones."

Clockwise from above, Steve Pettengill, Isabelle Autissier, 'Hunter's Child and’Ecureuil Poitou Charentes 2.‘

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SIGHTINGS frazes head out We first introduced Bud Fraze to readers of Latitude 38 as co-host of the 'Bud and Linda Show.' Although it managed only a short run and a small audi¬ ence — anyone listening in on single sideband during the 1986 Singlehanded TransPac Race — the legend lives on. Race veterans still smile when they recall the deep philosophical discussions between Linda Newland on the Hawkfarm Predator and Bud on his Capo 26 Unity as they drifted for almost a week on a hot, windless sea. Life, love, UFOs; you name it, they covered it. "If that race taught me anything, it was that I didn’t like sailing alone," says Fraze. Still appreciative of the deeper forces that run through our lives, Bud says after that race, destiny threw him an unexpected curve ball: everything just started to fall into place for a dream he’s had since he was a kid watching great schooners like Goodwill and Pioneer sail out of Newport Beach: going cruising. Now, just short of a decade later, that dream is about to come true. Bud and his wife Gloria plan to take off for points south in early September. For the Frazes, as for almost everyone who sacrifices 'real life' for the cruising life, it’s been a long and sometimes rocky road to this point. Last month, we dropped by their Fair Weather Mariner 39, also named Unity, to get some of Bud’s thoughts on the subject. "I really feel that a 'cruise' starts long before you cut the docklines," says Bud. "For us, this cruise started two years ago when we moved aboard." But the destiny thing started within days after Bud finally reached Kauai on that 1986 race. "Gloria helped sail the boat over to Honolulu (where it would be shipped home)," says Bud. "It was really terrible weather, 30 knots, big seas, but it didn’t seem to bother her a bit. We’d raced in MORA for several years, but it wasn’t until then that I realized how good a sailor she really was." Later that same fall, the couple went to a boat show where Gloria saw several boats you could actually stand up in. "Until then I thought all boats were tiny, cramped and wet!" she laughs. "I told Bud, '1 could live on a boat like this."' Bud took her at her word and within days, they had made the commitment to go cruising. They couldn’t afford a new boat, but started keeping an eye out for a good deal on a used one. One day, Bud spotted an ad for a Fair Weather Mariner 39 in Latitude. They called, looked at the like-new boat and struck a tentative deal with the owner. He was even going to take Unity in partial trade. At that point, destiny seemed to be working out almost too well. To test the mettle of their resolve, Bud gave the seller some cash to hold the boat, and he and Gloria flew to French Polynesia and chartered a Moorings boat for two weeks. "We purposely went during March and April, the worst part of the season. It’s their fall, but it’s still hot, the winds are fluky and there’s lots of bugs. We even had our outboard stolen," he says. "We both loved it anyway." They came home, consummated the deal on the 39 and started the process of severing ties with land. That was in 1990. Since then, they’ve been amazed at how 'natural' the transition to cruise mode has been. "I used to need two floor-to-ceiling triple closets for all my clothes," notes Gloria. "Now all my things are in a 4 X 4 closet here on the boat, half of which is Bud’s!" Most of the couple’s off-time in the past three years has been consumed by the myriad details involved in preparing a boat for long-term cruising. Because they want to know the boat intimately, Bud and Gloria have done almost all of the installations of new gear and systems aboard the 'new' Unity themselves, including refrigeration, ham radio, steering vane, autopilot, liferaft, removable forestay, radar, watermaker and GPS. Bud also removed the roller furler and had Sobstad build a whole new suit of sails for the boat, including a drifter/reacher, genoa, staysail, new main and stormsail. A used spinnaker rounds out the inventory. Although they now have a good part of their life savings into the boat, Bud dispels the notion that you have to be 'rich' to go cruising. "We’re not 'rich'," he laughs, "especially after going through the weddings of four of our kids in the last five years, three of which I paid for!" "The reality of cruising is that between the two extremes—the Dashews on one end and the Pardeys on the other — everybody has to find a 'level' where they’re comfortable. We don’t have a lot of the bells and whistles of some cruising boats I’ve seen, and we’re comfortable with that. We’d rather use the money we’d spend on that stuff to cruise a little longer." continued outside column of next sightings page

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after What’s the best way to recover crew who have fallen overboard? We’d dearly like to report that there is just one 'best' way, but the truth is, the jury is still out. Ever since a series of in-the-water tests on the Bay last year, though, several of the powers that be in maritime circles — includ¬ ing US Sailing and the Naval Academy sail¬ ing team — have been pondering the ques¬ tion. That’s because, in addition to the old standard 'Figure Eight' and newer 'Quick Stop' methods, there’s a new kid in town in the form of the 'Fast Return.' This was devel¬ oped and introduced to various members of

SIGHTINGS the fall the press and industry last fall by Sausalito’s John Connolly via a series of on-the-water comparisons using live people as 'victims.' The next series of tests are scheduled for September 20-22. Base camp will be the Modern Sailing Academy in Sausalito. Once again, there will be media people and repre¬ sentatives from various sailing organizations present, but the event is also designed to include a certain number of the general public. If you’re interested in finding out more about how to participate — or just where and when to spectate — call (415) 905-8893.

frazes — cont’d On that score, the Frazes have talked with many other voyagers about the costs of cruising, including former Marina Village neighbors-turned-cruisers Mark and Lorraine Salmon who cruised their Standfast 36 for four years for $22,000. "That’s $500 to $700 a month. We hope to do it on about the same." The Frazes’ itinerary calls for Unity to join the Mexico class of ’94-’95, then next spring to hop off on the milk run to the Marquesas, where they’ll cele¬ brate their 20th wedding anniversary. They’ll keep in contact with the real world through all the usual avenues, and one that’s new to us: it’s effectively an E-mail service that can be accessed through the Ham net. If we ever join the 20th century, perhaps theirs will be the first Latitude stories that were accessed this way. In the meantime, they’ve promised to send perceptions of the cruising life — as only Bud can see them — via regular mail, too. Until then, 'fair winds' and bon voyage to one of the really neat couples of Bay Area sailing.

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SIGHTINGS where are the players now? In 1993, Latitude ran a two-part story on the on a 'loose confederation' of associates, who between 1974 and 1990, smuggled countless hundreds of millions of dollars worth of pot and hash into the West Coast of the United States — and often San Francisco Bay. Where are the major players now? Ciro Mancuso of Lake Tahoe, perhaps the most influential member of the group, has been set free after spending only 15 months in jail so he can be the star witness against his former legal council, the prominent San Francisco attorney Patrick Hallinan. While Mancuso eventually faces almost certain life in prison, he’s nonetheless been enjoying the Tahoe good life, skiing and throwing lavish parties. While terms of his plea bargain with the government haven’t been released, it’s been rumored he was able to keep in the realm of $5 million worth of assets obtained through drug smuggling. The last we heard, his wife was suing for divorce and wanted her share of the community property. As for Hallinan, the government alleges he’s been a very bad boy. They’ve lined up a number of the older smugglers to say he more or less masterminded the money laundering and other important aspects of the smuggling. So he’s up on racketeering and obstruction of justice charges. Hallinan’s lawyer characterized the charges as having "all the substance of a road-killed rabbit rotting on a Nevada desert highway." Hallinan is also alleged to have abused his long time passion, archaeology. The U.S. Customs is investigating him for illegally importing valuable ceremonial artifacts from Peru. And the Bureau of Land Management is checking to see if he violated the Archeological Resources Protection Act by illegally removing valuable artifacts from the Nevada desert. Meanwhile, Elmo’s Fire, the Ocean 71 that had apparently been used in some of the smuggles by some of the confederates, continues to idle at her berth in San Rafael. As we understand it, she can’t be auctioned off until most of the legal proceedings are done and the government has taken actual possession of her. Lord knows when that might be. And, of course, what would law-breaking be without President Clinton’s name being mentioned somewhere? Over in Bangkok, Thailand, Vatana Asavahame, a senior opposition leader in parliament, has vowed to sue President Clinton and other U.S. officials because he’s been denied a visa on grounds of being a suspect in drug trafficking. Asavahame is the fourth member of Thai parliament to be so charged in just the last two years — one one of them a 20-year player in the Mancuso confederation of smuggles to the West Coast. On the bright side for the White House, Vatana has not accused President Clinton of sexual harassment. At least not yet.

is she or isn’t she? One blustery morning in the spring of 1945, the destoyer USS Willard Keith was returning to San Francisco from a coastal patrol that took her as far south as Catalina Island. Somewhere off the Golden Gate, the ship picked up a sub¬ marine on its sonar. As friendly subs were supposed to be running on the surface so close to port, the Keith immediately went to general quarters and commenced firing depth charges. A total of 12 were dropped in the area, which was less than 150 feet deep. Some of those set for shallow depth exploded so close to the Keith that they damaged the engine room and aft fire room. At the end of the depth charge run, a large oil slick covered the water and the ship’s sonar could no longer locate a submarine. According to a small group of local explorers, that was the last official word on the incident. Later that same year, the Keith went on to take part in the battle of Okinawa, shipping raids in the China Sea and the occupation of Japan after that country surrendered on August 14. But the unidentified sub was never quite forgotten. And now former Keith crewman Bill Anderson is going to take a shot at solving the mystery of what, if any, submarine was sunk that day. For the last 20 years, Anderson has been hearing tantalizing bits and pieces of information regarding the sub. There was the fellow who asked Anderson if he’d like to help raise a sunken German sub from shallow water off the continued outside column of next sightings page

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Hawaiian Lots going on in the islands when yacht racers hit town. Two of the more, uh, 'inter¬ esting' moments are depicted below. Al¬ though at first they seemed to have nothing to do with each other, we finally realized they belonged together on the same page. We’re still not exactly sure why, but they do. Mumm’s the Word We shudder to think what MADD or AA would have said, but the award won by Peter Gordon during last month’s Kenwood Cup Series was all in fun, and besides, it’s tradition. Gordon and an all-star crew aboard the Farr 44 Gaucho won the Champagne Mumm race. Though just one race in the overall series, the Mumm is significant in that the winner earns his weight in Champagne Mumm Cordon Rouge. Gordon, a Maryland

SIGHTINGS footnotes investment manager, weighs in at a solid 240, but being a sailor, he also knows the advantages of 'hiking out'. We figure that magnum at arm’s length is good for at least another quarter case. When the bubbles had cleared, Gordon earned 6 cases — 84 bottles — for Gaucho’s victory (the boat went on to take second overall in the series; see the article immed¬ iately following Sightings). He donated one case to the crew, and arranged for the other cases to be delivered home. This Bud’s for You The fellow in the righthand photo below is holding the exact present we would have liked to unwrap at our 21st birthday. Unfor¬ tunately, circumstances being what they were, we got pulverized and spent most of continued middle of next sightings page

Is she? — cont’d Golden Gate, but after a few months of phone calls, they lost contact. Or the dive instructor who wanted to take a dive team to a good shipwreck and asked, "Do you know about the sub off the Golden Gate?" The instructor said he’d talked to a diver who claimed to have located a sub in 120 feet of water some years before, but the Navy had chased him away. There were many more mentions, some promising, some outlandish — would you believe hidden Japanese sub pens in caves north of Santa Cruz? Eventually, Anderson started trying to piece the relevant ones together, and that began his own research project which has now been going on for about three years. One of his most tantalyzing 'clues' was a retired Navy man who said a diver came into 12th District Headquarters in San Francisco in the late ’60s or early ’70s requesting permission "to remove mercury from a submarine in 120 feet of water." In researching the request, the Navy man said they discovered that American subs did not carry mercury, but German U-boats carried the stuff in their keels. Oddly, the avenue that should have held the most promise came up blank. When Anderson finally obtained a copy of the unclassified 'war diary' of the USS Willard Keith, all mention of the submarine incident off San Francisco had been removed. continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS is she? — cont’d A brief foray in to the area in a small runabout last year yielded little but upset stomachs. Using better equipment and a larger boat, the search will have been in progress several weeks by the time this issue hits the docks. While most wreck searches run grid patterns over a certain area, the Sub Hunt ’94 has started in a more logical manner. Almost all wrecks off the Golden Gate are 'known', but not all are identified or officially charted. Some are known ships, but many are simply 'fishermens’ hangups' — something on the bottom that snagged nets and was duly noted in a log or on a chart. At last count, Bill had compiled a list of 75 wrecks. The first order of business is to check out each of them, either with divers or a remote camera — a process that could take months. Also slowing the process is the fact that Sub Hunt ’94 has so far been funded almost entirely out of Bill Anderson’s own pocket. Sub Hunt ’94 is interested in hearing from anyone with more information on the possible sinking of an enemy submarine off our coast in 1945. They would also be receptive to donations to the project, or in volunteers to help conduct the search. The contact is Ken Freeze, who can be reached at 433 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.

beyond the headlines There is no question that boatowners and potential boatowners are becoming increasingly curious about multihulls, particularly cruising catama¬ rans. Two years ago at the Miami Boat Show, nearly 50% of the sailboats shown were multihulls. Last year nearly 60% of them were multihulls. That’s an unbelievable switch from just 10 years ago. And while the multihulls drew huge crowds, the only problem was that very few people were buying. The hesitancy was blamed on two factors: the rela¬ tively high price of the boats, and a lingering lack of total confidence of multihulls in the open ocean. We count ourselves among those who are curious, and thus were greatly intrigued by reading more on the recent Two-Handed TransAtlantic Race, the one in which Laurent Bourgnon and Cam Lewis drove the 60-foot trimaran Primagaz across the Atlantic in an astounding 9 days, 8 hours — breaking the old record by more than 36 hours. What was really amazing was that there was no damage to the boat or gear, nor was there when Bourgnon singlehanded the boat back to Europe in even less time! But before you whisper to yourself, 'Damn, those multihulls really are something', you need to hear about what happened to the 10 other multihulls in the fleet. Specifically, that 7 out of the 11 entered didn’t finish the race. Fujicolor II and Dupon Duran III, a couple of large multihulls, finished in 9 days, 10 hours, and 13 days, two hours, respectively, easily beating the first monohull, Cherbourg Technologies, which finished in almost exactly 15 days. The monohull PRB Vendee and the Newick-designed 40-foot tri Greenwich Propane finished in a little over 18 days. And while the remaining monohulls continued to trickle in, the rest of the multihulls were not to finish. The 60-ft tri Haute Normandie dropped out after the crew discovered cracks in the starboard hull. Lakota, a 60-ft tri, retired because of problems with her sails. Lege Cap Ferret Acquitaine, a 60-ft tri was dismasted on the third day. The 40-ft tri Mollyhawk had sail and equipment problems and dropped out. Twinsea, a 60-ft tri, retired because of a rig failure. Hubris 3 — what an interesting name — flipped and her crew was picked up by a mer¬ chant ship. The final multihull, the 26-foot Clark’s Active Air was still at sea a month after the start. We’d like to be the first to point out that racing multihulls are high-strung thoroughbreds designed to much finer tolerances and pushed much harder than their cruising sisters. Nonetheless, the inability of more than half the fleet to finish is worth adding to the data bank. For those seeking brighter informa¬ tion on multihulls, see this month’s Changes in which Jim and Sue Corenman report on a 50-ft catamaran that made it through the Queen’s Birthday Storm far better than did many monohulls. Incidentally, two months ago we put out a request for dealers and individu¬ als who’d like to have their products included in a survey of multihulls. We’ve gotten many responses, and are slowly but surely following up on them. If we haven’t heard from you, there’s still plenty of time to be included. Page 102 • UKUJtZZ • Sentember. 1994

footnotes the evening alone, worshipping at the porce¬ lain altar, if you know what we mean. Hey, you’re only 21 once. This unknown soldier — who was too flustered to even give us his name (okay, we were too flustered to ask . . .) — did indeed

hanging out Awhile back, you ran a letter from Earle Davis wherein he said his wife’s pants didn’t fit him. Well, we have proof they don’t fit and in the picture we’re sending it doesn’t look like his do, either. Delta summers give us a chance to let it all hang out, some a little more than others.

SIGHTINGS — cont’d turn 21 the day he came ashore in Hawaii. As you can see, his birthday coincided with Bud night, so he got to hold the prize. We didn’t stick around long enough to find out if he became both legal and a man that night.

on the delta As a woman who reads your magazine, 1 feel it would be fun and fair to print a picture that might appeal to the feminine side in¬ stead of all those naked breasts — plus Earle’s wife dared me to send it in. — L.D. Rehberg, Duke ofGumby

mexico crew list — el segundo chance-o The Mexico cruising class of ’93-’94 was one of the largest we’ve seen in years, and by all indicators we’ve seen so far this season, the Class of ’94-’95 may even be bigger. According to our trusty calculator, if this keeps up, all the marinas on the West Coast'will be empty by the year 2003. Until then, there will always be skippers needing crew and crew needing to find boats for the cruise south to mananaland. That’s where we come in. What you see before you — for the second time in as many months, no less — is Latitude’s official, one-and-only, original, grandaddy-of-them-all 1994 Mexico Only Crew List. There are two forms, one for skippers looking for crew and one for crew looking for boats. They aren’t interchangeable, so don’t just fill out the 'cheap' one and send it in. You need to fill out the appropriate form, send it in with the correct advertising fee, and in the October issue, we will publish your name, a little about your desires and skills and a contact number you provide.

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SIGHTINGS crew list — cont’d The October crew list averages 200 to 300 names. So when people get ahold of the list, skippers start calling crew and crew start calling potential skippers. Cruises are arranged, new friends made, new adventures started. It really is as simple as that. We do have to caution you, though. There are certain risks inherent in

I WANT TO CREW IN MEXICO NAME(S):_ AGE(S).

SEX:

PHONE OR OTHER CONTACT

biggest As outlined last month, 1994 has been a year of speed dashes and records broken. Now there’s a chance for you to be a part of it — even to see your photo in these hal¬ lowed pages. It’s as easy as heading over to Sausalito on Saturday, September 10, and rafting up for awhile in what event sponsors hope will become the West Coast’s largest raft-up ever. The event is a joint effort being put on by members of the Single Sailors Association, the Marina Sailing Society and the Sailing Network. It starts at noon off the Sausalito boardwalk between Scoma’s Restaurant and the Charthouse. The goal is to get at least 100 boats to participate. Flyers have been sent to all Bay Area clubs and sailing schools soliciting participa¬ tion. The only things sponsors ask is that you

(Check as many as apply in all categories)

I WANT TO CREW: D

For the trip down

2) While in Mexico . D u* Hal ,-Sea of Cortez Sail Week (formerly Baja Ha-Ha) 4) -For the cruisers' race to Cabo in November 5) _Return trip up Baja 6) _Other ---—-

MY EXPERIENCE IS: 1)

_Little or none 2) _Bay 3) _Ocean 4) _Foreign cruising

I CAN OFFER: -n Few skills, I am a novice sailor 2)

Skills of a normal hand: standing watch "reefing, changing sails . 3J Skilled and experienced sailor. I can naviga , ’-set a spinnaker, steer and handle basic mechanical 4)

^Cooking, provisioning or other f‘>ocj-'date'‘skills 5-'Local knowledge': a) I have cruised Mexico before; b) I speak passable Spanish 6)_Companionship Mail completed form and $5 to: Mexico OntyCw, List Box 1678,

Sausalito, CA 94966 by SEPTEMBER 17,1994.

sailing a small boat long distances with people you’ve known only a short time. So for the record, the Latitude 38 Crew List is an advertising supplement intended for informational purposes only. Latitude 38 does not make or imply any guarantee, warranty or recommendation as to the character of the indivi¬ duals who participate in the Crew List, or the condition of the boats or equip¬ ment. You must judge those things for yourself. Still interested? Good for you. Here are the 'rules.' 1) We must receive all Crew List forms by September 17. That doesn’t mean 'postmarked by'. It means, 'in our hot, keyboard-calloused hands by'. By virtue of a misunderstanding with the person who types up the forms, we’ve even given you guys two days longer than we were supposed to. We’ll continued outside column of next sightings page

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sunrider — return of Just over two years ago, we did some¬ thing we don’t normally do in Latitude 38: we wrote about a motorboat. Well, brace yourselves. We’re doing it again, about the same boat and for the same reason. The boat is Sunrider, a 24-ft Zodiac Hurricane powered by a Mercruiser diesel. In July of 1992, it departed on a scheduled two-year circumnavigation. What gets it into these pages this time around is that on September 8, it will putt back under the Golden Gate, completing that 40,000-mile trek — plus the fact that the only fuel it consumed for the entire trip was made from soybeans, not dead dinosaurs. The boat’s name also alludes to an extensive array of solar panels it carries to augment engine¬ generated power. So while it’s not exactly a boat that uses the wind, it doesn’t pollute the wind it uses. That’s close enough for us. We’re told by representatives of the United Soybean Board, the main sponsors of the expedition, that several goals have been realized during Sunrider’s trek. Not only did

raft Representatives of West Marine and Sea Star Yachting Products ventured where few men dare to tread in late June — the in¬ famous Potato Patch, the shallow shelf just northwest of the Golden Gate where wind and current often combine to form a surface agitation that would make a runaway Cuisinart look serene. The purpose of the expe¬ dition was to test and compare the Switlik MD2 inflatable liferaft and the Tinker Traveller, which is also an inflatable, but

SIGHTINGS crew list — cont’d

raft-up bring your own line and fenders, and that your boat be of the sail-powered variety — no motorboats, please. All sailors are invited and welcome. The idea for the record attempt was spurred by a raft-up held by these clubs in Clipper Cove earlier in the year. We ran a photo and mentioned that we’d like to hear about the biggest raft-up that had ever been held in the Bay. We didn’t get a single re¬ sponse to that request, but if this raft-up comes off, we guess we won’t need one. For more information, contact the SSA at (510) 273-9763, or just hail 'Big Raft' on channel 16 if you’re in the vicinity of Sausalito on the 10th. We plan to show up with at least one of our boats. Hope to see you out there, too.

endure the verbal abuse for you this time, just don’t try to get forms in after the 17th if you know what’s good for you. 2) All forms must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. For crew looking for boats, that’s $5. For skippers looking for crew, it’s $1. We figure the latter spend enough money getting the boat ready to go, so we give them a break. Incidentally, this rule means that faxing the forms to us doesn’t count. We have to receive the money with the form. 3) One form per person please — unless you want to be listed as a couple. A 'couple' in this context means you want to get on a boat, but only if you can go together. If you need more forms, just make copies of these ones

I NEED CREW FOR MEXICO NAME(S):_ ACE(S)

SEX:

PHONE OR OTHER CONTACT:

the veggie runabout the craft complete the circumnavigation powered entirely by the renewable, cleanburning soydiesel, but it spread the envi¬ ronmental word along the way. Kids in grades five to nine could actually commun¬ icate with Sunrider skipper Bryan Peterson (often accompanied by his 14-year-old son, Dan) while he was underway. Peterson also offered educational events in more than 100 cities in 60 countries along the way. Judging from the number of faxes and calls we’ve received from various sources about the Sunrider Expedition, the arrival of the little craft should constitute a major media event. In this decade of the 'green ’90s', it deserves to be. We’re hoping to be part of the small flotilla already scheduled to escort Sunrider under the Gate, and hope you’ll consider it, too. At this writrng, Sunrider is scheduled to arrive at Pier 39 at 10 a.m., so plan on being out early to catch the actual arrival. To keep apprised of any scheduling updates or changes, call Sunrider’s 24-hour expedition information line at (206) 780-8991.

test more of a cross between a liferaft and a dinghy. The Tinker also comes with a fold-up rig and sail. The little craft were tested extensively for stability, launchability, capsizing and ease of righting, among other things. While a direct comparison is a bit of an apples vs. oranges proposal, clear advantages and disadvan¬ tages of both rafts were apparent by the end of the day. The MD-2 could be deployed continued middle of next sightings page

BOAT SIZE/TYPE

(Check as many as apply in all categories) I NEED CREW FOR:

1) _For the trip down 2) While in Mexico 3) Sea of Cortez Sail Week (formerly Baja Ha-Ha) 4) . For the cruisers' race to Cabo in November 5) Return trip up Baja 6) Other MY EXPERIENCE IS:

1) _Bay 2) _Ocean 3) _Foreign cruising I AM LOOKING FOR:

1) 2)_

_ Enthusiasm — experience is not that important _ Moderately experienced sailor to share normal crew responsibilities 3) Experienced sailor who can a) share navigation and/or mechanical skills, b) who can show me the ropes 4) _Cooking, provisioning or other food-related skills 5) _'Local knowledge': someone who has a) cruised Mexico before; b) speaks passable Spanish 6) _Someone to help me bring the boat back up the coast 7) _Someone to help me trailer a boat up/down the coast 8) _Someone who might stick around if I decide to keep going beyond Mexico 9) _ Other Mail completed form and $1 to: Mexico Only Crew List, Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966 by SEPTEMBER 17,1994.

and send those in. 4) Women may want to use first names only. This Crew List stuff is for sailing only. If nature takes its course, well great. But guys, please don’t continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS crew list — cont’d

raft test

embarrass us or yourselves with such crude suggestions as "sex is required" (an actual quote). And ladies, don’t you dare accept such offers in our presence! If you have to, think of the Crew List as a kind of monastery of sailing. Have a little respect. Anyway, to distance themselves a bit from callers — and if you are a woman, you will get calls — women Crew Listees may use first names only. We also encourage you to not use a home phone number as a contact, but a P.O. Box, fax number or answering service. 5) If you take part in the Crew List, you get into the Crew List Party free! The Crew List party, scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, at the

Golden Gate YC, is our way of getting all Mexico-bounders together for a big fare-thee-well. We’ll have munchies, T-shirt giveaways and all that good stuff. But the main attraction for Crew Listers is that you can use the party as a kind of 'neutral ground' for a first meeting with your potential crew or skipper. Or, if your options are still open, everyone will be wearing color-coded nametags that identify them as looking for crew or looking for boats. So it’s possible to make your crew connections at the party. Like we say, if your name appears on the October Crew List, you get in free. Everybody else pays $5. We’ll have more on the Crew List party in upcoming issues. So that’s about it. We hope a bunch of you take part. ’Cause if you wanna manana, it doesn’t get any easier than this.

coast watch Got a bunch of Coast Watch items 'submitted for your approval,' as Rod Serling used to say. You’ll recall that last month’s installment had to be fore¬ shortened because the Coast Guardsperson that did them took a little mater¬ nity leave. She’s back, and so are the latest search and rescue summaries. July 3 — Coast Guard Group LA/Long Beach received the call that a ves¬ sel was in danger of going aground at Prisoner’s Cove, Santa Cruz Island. Both LA and Station Channel Islands launched assets, but before any of them arrived, another vessel reported that the distressed vessel was pulled to safety ... by 12 Zodiacs. — The Coasties responded to the report of a drowning victim off Eureka Pier (Humboldt Bay), only to find the 'victim' was actually a thief. He’d stolen a raft from a Montgomery Ward sidewalk sale and was hiding out in it. A Coast Guard helicopter hoisted the miscreant aboard and deposited him at the local police station, where he was charged with theft and public drunkenness. July 4 — A 5-year-old girl fell into the water off a bank of the Sacramento River near Rio Vista on this holiday. She wasn’t wearing a lifejacket and. no one ashore knew how to swim. Her body was recovered about 30 minutes later by fire department divers. July 6 — The ship Zim Italia rendezvoused with the 47-ft ketch Sea Dragon, transferring 20 gallons of diesel and provisions to the yacht, which had earlier reported it was low on fuel and was experiencing transmission problems. Some sort of contact between the ship and the yacht, which met up 875 miles west of Ventura, resulted in damage to the rig of the sailboat, apparently rendering it unable to sail. The next day, a Coast Guard C-130 dropped an additional 65 gallons of fuel and some spare parts for the transmission. Repairs made, Sea Dragon started motoring back toward the mainland. Another 50 gallons of fuel was dropped the following day. The yacht remained on a 6-hour radio schedule with the Coast Guard until it arrived in Ventura on July 14. July 7 — In one of those goes-around/comes-around things, the cutter Pt. Heyer towed the 77-ft motoryacht Westdahl into Port San Luis after the latter’s fuel became contaminated with water. Turns out the Westdahl was built in 1929 — as a Coast Guard cutter. July 8 — The Long Beach police cordoned off a 300-yard area around a boat docked at Terminal Island after a guy hired to repossess the boat found a bomb on board. The county bomb squad arrived to dispose of the bomb, which was made of two sticks of dynamite and a timing device. July 9 — The container ship Columbus California diverted 240 miles out continued outside column of next sightings page

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• September, 1994

rapidly, provided good protection from the elements and had reasonable capacity and good headroom for four people. However, if

Above, the Switlik MD2 liferaft. Spread and inset, the Tinker Traveller. capsized, it had to be righted from the outside. It’s also supposed to be checked and repackaged annually by an official servicing center at a cost of $200 a pop. And it can’t be maneuvered anywhere. The most obvious advantage of the Tinker is that it can be sailed or rowed, so if the need arose, shipwrecked sailors could

SIGHTINGS — cont’d

either rescue themselves or get to some¬ where where the odds of rescue were in¬ creased. The canopy also provides buoyancy when inverted, and when capsized, the raft can be righted from the inside. A third 'advantage' is that the Tinker can double as the yacht’s dinghy. Disadvantages included low freeboard, less comfort with more than

Righting the capsized MD2 requires someone on the outside.

two or three people aboard and the fact that the raft does not currently meed ORC stan¬ dards in many areas.

coast watch — cont’d of its way to assist the sailing vessel Na Hoku when one of the crewmen started vomiting blood. See elsewhere in Sightings for more on this rescue. July 12 — While searching for a vessel that had run aground in heavy fog off Shelter Cove, a Coast Guard HH-65 helicopter crashed into the side of a cliff, killing all four crewmen aboard. Other Coast Guard assets helped get the grounded boaters to safety. — A 28-year-old woman aboard the cruise ship Brilliant Venture experi¬ enced abdominal pain and bleeding which might have been a miscarriage. She was 8 to 9 weeks pregnant. At the time of the call, the bleeding and discomfort had stopped and the patient was resting comfortably. A Coast Guard flight surgeon recommended medical treatment as soon as possible, but the master of the Brilliant Venture declined to turn his vessel around for the nearest port (San Diego, which he could have made by July 15). Instead, he intended to carry on to the ship’s next port of call, Hong Kong (ETA: Aug. 2), claiming the patient was recovered. He agreed to a regular radio schedule to monitor her condition. — Dual emergencies were radioed in from the sailboat Su/an on this day. Not only were they taking on water "with no way of dewatering" (what???), but one of the eight people aboard was believed to be suffering a heart attack. Coast Guard helicopters lowered pumps and managed to retrieve the possible heart attack victim, as well as one other person who was suffering from severe seasickness. The cutter Long Island escorted the vessel to Monterey. July 13 — A pleasure boat passing through an area 10 miles west of Newport Beach located two bodies and a large amount of debris. Coast Guard boats and planes found a lot more debris, but nothing that could identify the vessel. Finally, a call that the 42-ft fishing vessel Tammy was overdue was correlated with the search. The bodies of the recovered crew were positively identified. A third body, that of the master, was never found. July 14 — Group San Francisco received the call that a man aboard the fishing boat Flying Fish, off Point Reyes, was suffering from chest pains. A doctor aboard the fishing boat diagnosed a massive heart attack. A helicopter and the cutter Point Chico launched, but the man died before they arrived. As his body was being transferred to the cutter, the helo was diverted to another fishing boat in the vicinity. The Butchy B was also reporting a man with chest pains. He was hoisted aboard and transferred to Peninsula Hospital where he was also declared dead. — A Coast Guard helicopter dispatched to aid in a land search located a Department of Forestry worker who had taken a fall near the Klamath River. The helo crew stabilized the man, who was suffering from two broken arms, a broken leg and chest injuries, and transported him to Mad River Hospital. July 15 — Here’s one for the books. Shortly after dark, a call came in to Group San Diego that 14 people were abandoning a sinking boat about 15 miles north of the San Diego sea buoy. The reporting party identified the vessel only as "KLJ" and said the boat was "suffering from major casualties." A helicopter and 41-footer, aided by the destroyer USS Kinkaid, searched through the night. At first light, they were joined by a C-130, the cutter Point Divide, three auxiliary vessels, another 41-footer and two more helicopters. Rescue headquarters then received a call from a guy who claimed he could hear his neighbor making the distress calls from the apartment next door. Turned out to be two disgruntled Navy men whose prank probably cost tax¬ payers upwards of a quarter million bucks. We wonder how (or if) these weenies would have felt if that July 12 helicopter crash had occurred during their bogus 'emergency.' July 20 — A helicopter and 41-footer responded to the report of a boat on fire near Platform Edith. The fire department also responded with a boat and pulled three people off the burning Vessel. The fire was extinguished and the fireboat towed the vessel to port. July 22 — The fishing vessel San Giovanna II called in on this Friday with an unusual report: they were being towed backwards through the water at about 1 knot "by an unknown submerged object." The master speculated that he might "have a submarine in his net." A helo and cutter arrived onscene after the fact as the fishing boat was taking in his nets. This was the third time in two months that the San Giovanna II had reported being towed backwards. Group San Francisco thinks the vessel may be trying to make a case against the Navy. continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS coast watch — cont’d

fall in-the-water

July 23 — The message was simple — out of gas and lost. The guy aboard the little powerboat out of Bodega Bay could see that he was near a point, but he didn’t know if it was Point Reyes or Point Arguello. (Hey pal, you ever hear of charts?) A Coast Guard helicopter found him off the latter and the Point Arena harbormaster agreed to deliver fuel and escort the boat in. July 24 — Another reported sinking and another apparent wild goose chase took place this Sunday. The report was allegedly that the fishing boat Royal Polaris was going down and seven people were getting into the boat’s liferaft. An extensive search by two helicopters, a C-130, a cutter and aircraft from the carrier USS Constellation continued from sunrise to sunset with no sightings of any debris or distress at the location 65 miles west of Ensenada. August 3 — A passing boat radioed that a 40-ft fishing-type vessel appeared to be taking on water and people were jumping into the ocean off Southern California. A Coast Guard and Navy helicopter both responded, with the latter locating an urchin boat with two divers in the water, in no distress. — Group Humboldt Bay was the rescue coordination center for an unlocated 406 EPIRB alert from the fishing vessel Sherry S. While awaiting a position, they called and left a message with the boat’s owner, who lived in Eureka. The owner called back a few hours later to report that he had loaned the EPIRB to a friend, and.that the beacon had accidentally been activated while in the friend’s car in a local parking lot. ' August 5 — Did you hear the one about the guy and his buddy who were returning from a fishing trip when they pulled over to let the dog relieve himself? The dog took off into the woods, so the driver took off after him. After awhile, the dog returned but the driver didn’t. Eventually the other guy (who sheriffs believe had been drinking) drove into town and called authorities. A Coast Guard helicopter participated in the search for the missing dog owner, who was located safe before dark. August 10 — Activation of a 'mayday mike' (a microphone which automatically transmits a distress signal at the push of a button) sent Coast Guard Long Beach into action this Wednesday. While a helicopter launched to start a search, the Coast Guard (utilizing the ITU in Switzerland) determined that the call sign belonged to the 450-ft bulk carrier Thetis. A call via INMARSAT to the Thetis revealed their mayday mike had been energized accidentally. August 12 — Never a dull moment in Southern California: two Coasties were on the roof of the Federal building getting some fresh air when they observed a shooting on the street below. A quick call to the Long Beach PD resulted in the arrest of the suspect.

This year’s 22nd Annual Northern Cali¬ fornia Boat Show at Jack London Square September 10 through 18 has something for everybody. The sponsoring Northern Califor¬ nia Marine Association, having taken cues from other shows as well as improving yearly upon their own event, will present the fol¬ lowing sailing-oriented attractions at the September 10 through 18 show: • Multihulls — Both the Antrim 30+ and Corsair’s new 3600 catamaran will be open for inspection. • Monohulls — Manufacturers repre¬ sented will include Beneteau, Island Packet, Royal Passport, Catalina, Caliber, Jenneau, Pacific Seacraft, Hunter, Corsair, Byte, Montgomery, JY/15, Johnson, MacGregor, Hobie and Laser. • History — Show goers will be able to board the San Francisco Maritime Museum’s venerable scow schooner Alma at the foot of Broadway throughout the boat show. • Booths — More than 120 booths under two 'big top' tents featuring the latest marine products and services. • Boat Rides — More than 3,000 people took free rides at the NCMA’s spring boat

short sightings

MONDAY 9/12 1230-1330 Deciphering Diesel Engines, Miko Mike Dnl/frto Collins 1400-1500 Why Boats Go To Weather, BUI Colombo 1530-1630 A Woman's Place is On the

WHO IS THAT GUY? — We once knew a guy who collected barbed wire. On his travels around the world, he made a specific point to hit sites like Anzio Beach (in Italy) to collect strands of the stuff. Now we’ve learned about an unidentified American whose collection is even more eclectic — he collects former Whitbread boats. Up until a few months ago, he owned Ceramco (which took line honors on each leg of the 1981/’82 race, but fell to second overall on handicap) and Lion New Zealand (second overall in ’85/’86). He recently added the maxi ketch New Zealand Endeavour (overall winner and new record setter, ’93/’94) to the stable, and just missed out on acquiring Steinlager 2, the runaway winner of the ’89/’90 race. We don’t know where he plans to keep the boats, but it’s got to be one impressive dock. ON THE BAY — Add Picabo Street to the list of celebrities who have sailed the Bay. The new sweetheart of downhill skiing after her surprise silver medal at Lillehammer, Street went out sailing with friends in late July on the chartered Ocean 71 Second Life out of Sausalito. A typical 20 to 25 knots was rolling across the Bay as Picabo took the wheel, and Second Life owner Tony Phillips says, "She’s a natural. Some people never get how to steer a boat. But she had it down in about 10 seconds." continued outside column of next sightings page

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SATURDAY, 9/10 1230-1330 Offshore Cruising, TBA 1400-1500 Wifi Women Defend the Amer¬ ica’s Cup?, Marci Porter 1530-1630 Bay Safety, a View from the

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SUNDAY, 9/11 1230-1330 Powered by Soybeans, Randall von Wedel 1400-1500 Performance Cruising Boats, Carl Schumacher 1530-1630 Charter Vacation, Judy Durant

WEDNESDAY 9/14 1230-1330 Understanding 12-Volt Systems, Ron Romaine 1400-1500 Singlehanded Sailing, Is It For You?, Dan Newland 1530-1630 Electronic Navigation, Rich show. This popular feature will return bigger and better at the fall show as Northern California boat dealers offer show-goers a chance to try out some of the boats they see, power or sail. RSVP early for the weekendsonly rides at the Bay & Delta Yachtsman tent

SIGHTINGS boat show next to the marina. • Learn to Sail — well, as close as you’ll get without getting wet. A big success at the spring boat show, the Strahle Sailing Simu¬ lator will be back once again. "The simulator takes the intimidation out of learning to sail," says designer Mike Strahle, who claims he can teach almost anyone to sail in only 10 minutes. Experienced sailors tell us it really does feel like the only thing that’s missing is the spray. • Free lecture series — Co-sponsored by West Marine and the Sail Advancement In¬ formation League (SAIL), this aspect of the show may be the most appealing to many boaters. Hey, even if you can’t afford a spiffy new boat, maybe you can learn something to make the one you have more efficient or fun. As you can see from the accompanying lec¬ ture schedule, there’s something for every¬ body there, too. (Late note: Due to space limitations, we’ve had to omit the fishing and waterskiing seminars from our listing. Call 800-834-1004 for more on those, or general information on the show.) The Fall Boat Show at Jack London Square will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. week-

SEMINAR SCHEDULE THURSDAY, 9/15 1400-1500 Racing Tactics, Zach Berkowitz 1530-1630 Electronic Navigation, Rich Wilde FRIDAY 9/16 1230-1330 Coatings: Protection from Problems, Bob Tellefson 1400-1500 Planning Emergency Gear. Kate Barrett 1530-1630 Medical Emergencies at Sea, Dr. Kent Benedict SATURDAY 9/17 1100-1200 Living With a Wooden Boat, Mike Harrington 1230-1330 Ca^e and Feeding of Out¬ boards, Matt Wise 1400-1500 Record-Breaking Multihulls, Jim Antrim 1530-1630 Beating Bay Tides and Currents, Kim Livingston SUNDAY 9/18 1100-1200 Be Your Own Marine Surveyor, Jim Jessie 1230-1330 Financing, Leasing and In¬ surance, Joan Burleigh, Gary Clausen and Don Durant 1530-1630 Sailboat Instrumentation, Steve LaVioiette

days and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6. A multi-day ticket is $10. Discount coupons are available at many participating marine outlets, so check that out before you go.

shorts — cont’d Picabo’s sail mixed 'business' with pleasure. "She knows she can’t ski forever," notes Phillips, "so she’s looking at other sports that she can maybe take up sometime down the road." Street, who will be training down in Argentina as this issue goes to press, enjoyed the day so much that she’s already talking about chartering a boat to sail to Hawaii. You’ll recall, if you watched any of the Olympics, that Street didn’t get her unusual first name until she was 3. Neither she nor her brother were named by their ’60s countercul¬ ture parents until a visit to Mexico required first names for passports. About that time, her father asked what she wanted to play one day and she put her hands to her eyes and said ,r "peek-a-boo." The 'Picabo' spelling comes -Mm from an actual place in Idaho near where she was raised. It’s Nez Perce Indian name mean¬ ing "shining waters." Because she doesn’t want to explain this every single time someone hears it, she often orders pizza under the name Picabo Street. Jane. FLORIDA KEYS — Who do you believe, James or Jennifer? James Porter, an ecologist from the University of Georgia, has announced that between 4 to 10% of the coral reefs in the Florida Keys are being destroyed each year. This means that some reefs could be gone in less than 10 years. He blames the diversion of fresh water from the Everglades for agricultural and residential purposes in other parts of Florida. This increases salinity in the Keys water and kills the coral. But Jennifer Wheaton, a researcher with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, said she doesn’t believe Porter’s hypothesis. She contends the reefs they’ve been monitoring are not declining at all. So where’s the truth? Is Porter trying to ferment hysteria so he can continue getting grants — he got another one — to study a pseudo problem, or is Wheaton covering up bungling by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection? We wish we knew. RUSSIA — The jury is still out on the viability of the Russian GLONASS system, the satellite constellation that could rival our own GPS for accuracy. In an article a few months ago, we reported that, at its best, the GLONASS system could be accurate to 10 meters — at least 3 times better.than GPS when it’s not being selectively downgraded. The downsides are the reliability of the Russian satellites, the fact that their entire 24-satellite constellation won’t be in place until 1996, and that a GLONASS receiver will currently set you back about $35,000. But the April launch of three new satellites (they’re put in orbit in batches of three aboard the same booster rocket) at least shows the promise that the system is moving ahead, despite all the problems the former Soviet republic is experiencing on the ground. Also encouraging are some big names that are 'reaching out' in anticipation of the day when GPS/GLONASS satellites might burp position reports out of the same black box on an airliner or sailboat. These include Rockwell International, Hughes Electronics and Honeywell. Also encouraging is the suggestion in the August issue of Aerospace America that the GPS/GLONASS could one day be inte¬ grated into the COSPAS/SARSAT system, the group of satellites which current¬ ly transmit EPIRB signals and positions to earthbound rescue centers. A

COLUMBIA RIVER — Classic designs are timeless. That’s why discerning eyes will always appreciate the ’57 Chevy, the P-51 Mustang and the lovely lines of the 72-ft Herreschoff ketch Ticonderoga. Several stretched, shrunk and/or 'modernized' versions of the latter have been built over the years (notable among them Victoria and La Fille D’Or, which both spent time in the Bay), but no 'faithful' copy has been built until now. Radiance, which recently splashed down in the Columbia, is said to be the first Big Ti replica truly worthy of being called a sistership. Built by an unnamed local sailor continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS shorts — cont’d involved in the lumber business, Radiance nevertheless took advantage of some modern construction techniques and equipment. Her hull, for example, is splined 2-inch mahogany planks over galvanized steel frames, and her

spruce spars will be covered with carbon fiber rather than glass.

BEACHES ACROSS THE NATION — Last year, contaminated water caused at least 2,400 swimming advisories and beach closings, with 'contamination' in this case including sewage, urban runoff and other unspecified pollution. The good news is that the survey, conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council, showed 182 fewer incidents than in 1992. More than half the 1993 advisories occurred along the California coast, with 700 in San Diego County alone. Of the 29 states surveyed (that’s how many have ocean or Great Lakes beaches), 15 showed no closings or swimming advisories, although most of those "do very little or no monitoring of recreational beaches" according to the study. Among those that test their water regularly, Hawaii fared best with only six closures in 1993. CHINA BASIN — If sailboat racing is not your cup of tea — and old boats are — you may want to sail down to the Bay View Boat Club the weekend of September 17 and 18. While competitors in the Big Boat Series dogfight each other on the main Bay, the BVBC will host the 6th Annual Wooden Boat Festival. From 8:30 Saturday to noonish on Sunday, all manner of wooden craft will be on display, surrounded by woodworking demonstrations, barbecues, chantey singing and other assorted entertainment and a flea market. For more information, Bay View Boat Club can be reached at (415) 495-9500. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — Police arrested one James Michael Garvilia in early August. The charge: drunk driving his boat. Garvalia, a salesman from Wisconsin, had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he ran a 38-ft Bayliner into the breakwall near Brisbane Marina at about 4 in the morning. The crash caused a passenger aboard to become paralyzed from the neck down. Garvalia, who made the distress call and managed to navigate the boat back to Oyster Point Marina, was taken into custody and booked into the Redwood City jail on $10,000 bail. NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Workers are entitled to many fringe benefits — and some just add on additional ones. Take Joseph Couture, who apparently decided that his position as an employee of the Schiller Power Station permitted him to poach all the lobster — which get sucked into the power plant’s intake — that he could. In early August, a Fish & Game official caught him with 28 live lobsters. That didn’t seem too bad until they looked in his freezer at home and found another 508! Not only did Couture take the lobster without a license and by illegal means, but most of them were under¬ sized and/or egg bearing. Utility officials said Couture’s behavior was an isolated incident, but he disagreed. "This has been going on for years," he told the press, "I’m just the one that got caught." Authorities believe as many as 200 lobsters a day are being sucked into the power plant. NO LONGER REQUIRED —As of October 1,1994, recreational vessels will no longer be required to buy or display the Recreational Vessel Fee (RVF, better known as 'User Fee') decals. For the moment, they have become just one more multimillion dollar footnote in the long history of Congressional folly. For the record, the RVF came into being as part of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990, and was implemented beginning July 1,1991. The continued outside column of next sightings page

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foil boffins & It couldn’t be because we’re getting old and stodgy, but the new math has definitely been displaced by something even more per¬ plexing: the new lingo. When we ran a story on the Moore 24 nationals in the July issue that included the line "Eric Malmberg on the groove bludgeon", we were taken momen¬ tarily aback. Then we considered the source and decided that it was Moorish dialect meaning Malmberg played the guitar. The

looking It’s been a windy summer and we’re sorry to see it go. Doubtless so are sailors like Michael Katz. Seems like we’ve seem him sailing his pale green Wyliecat 39 Sabra in some event or another almost every weekend we were out. On this particular day, he wasn’t racing

SIGHTINGS groove bludgeons following paragraph from the latest issue of the English sailing mag Seahorse wasn’t so easy. "Taylor, who commissioned Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup foil boffins to do the work, says the initial results are very encouraging." What the hell is a foil boffin? Apparently someone who specializes in keel work. We think.

good (at least we don’t think he was. What would you need all those crew for when there’s only one string to pull?). He appeared to just be scooting around the Bay with the boat trimmed perfectly and a bunch of friends enjoying the ride. All in all, they were definitely looking good.

shorts — cont’d RVF program was repealed on November 2, 1992 as part of the High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act. Good riddance.

WEST MARINE — Because emergency medical treatment is so impor¬ tant, and because we’ve heard absolutely nothing but positive kudos for Dr. Kent Benedict’s 'Emergency Medicine At Sea', we felt a special editorial mention was appropriate, especially for those bound south later this fall. Dr. Benedict will give three talks in Northern California in the coming month: On Friday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the NCMA’s Fall In-the-Water Boat Show at Jack London Square; on Monday, September 26 at West Marine’s Palo Alto store (415-494-6660); and Tuesday, September 27 at the West Marine in Sausalito (415-332-0202). Admission for the first is covered by the $7 Boat Show admission; the latter two are $5 at the door. The seminars cover crew preparation, common medical problems and a medical kit review. BEIJING — Hurricane Andrew made a mess of parts of South Florida, but it was nothing compared to what typhoon Fred just got finished doing to the Zhejiang province of China. According to officials, at least 700 people were killed, 100,000 homes destroyed and 700,000 more damaged. It just goes to prove that Mother Nature isn’t always nurturing.

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hey came, they saw, they kicked butt. The USA Red team — Neil Barth’s squeaky new Andrews ILC 40 Growler, Peter Gordon’s veteran Farr 44 Gaucho and John Malec’s N/M 43 Slip Sliding Away — ruth¬ lessly dispatched all comers at the ninth biennial Hawaii International Ocean Racing Series on August 1-13. Remarkably, this trio finished 1-2-3 overall in the smallish 31-boat fleet, in the process winning the team trophy — the Kenwood Cup itself — by 181 points, an almost embarrassing margin. It was a brilliant performance, and a wel¬

come turnaround from the last few Kenwood Cups, where, as some dockside wit once observed, "The U.S. brought knives to a gunfight." To stretch the analogy, this year we came back armed with nuclear warheads. The victory was our first since back-to-back wins in ’82 (Bullfrog, Great Fun, Kialoa) and ’84 (Camouflage, Checkmate, Tomahawk). Combined with an equally convincing win at the concurrent Commodores’ Cup in Eng¬ land (see Racing Sheet), it’s no exaggeration to say that the U.S. is suddenly on top of the international grand prix yacht racing heap. While the USA 'varsity' team — featuring

former America’s Cup helmsmen Paul Cayard, John Bertrand, John Kolius and oodles of other talent — was favored to win the 8race series, certainly no one would have predicted such a runaway. The other surprise of the regatta — a most pleasant one — was the stellar performance of the USA White Team, which consisted of three new Hawai¬ ian boats: Satoshi Utsumi’s Farr ILC 40 No Problem IV, Doug Taylor’s Mumm 36 Zamboni and Kevin Meechan’s Mumm 36 Sui¬ cide Blonde. The 'homeboys' finished 5-6-7 in fleet to come in second overall, a very comfortable 188 points ahead of the New

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so thoroughly. To make sure their accomplishment wasn’t lost on anyone, the 30-odd members of the USA Red Team, while on stage at the post-regatta awards banquet, regaled the audience with a spontaneous rendition of America the Beautiful. "It was a proud moment for all of us," claimed Mill Valley’s Tom Ross, the pit man on Slip Sliding Away. "It actually brought tears to my eyes."

hat’s the good news. There really isn’t any bad news, except perhaps that the 31boat fleet was the smallest in history, down even from 1992’s previous low of 36. But the last regatta was split 50/50 between IOR and IMS, and frankly included some questionable local entries to bolster attendance. This time, the regatta was sailed entirely under IMS, and the caliber of the fleet was actually quite high. In fact, only eight of the boats qualified as 'racer/cruisers', a sub-division ostensibly run, to ensure that the slower boats got their share of hardware.

KENWOOD CUP '94: "The ’92 regatta was a little shaky," admitted eternally optimistic race director Ken Morrison. "That was a transitional year, but now we’ve successfully made the switch to IMS. Given the flat world economy and the confusion that still surrounds IMS, this year’s turnout wasn’t that bad. Next time, we could have twice as many boats!" In addition to the all-IMS format, there were a few other notable changes this year: four windward-leewards were substituted for two of the previously sailed triangles, and the Kaula Rock Race was made more userfriendly by leaving the islands of Niihau and Kauai to starboard instead of port. ("Let’s bring back the Around the State Race," declared Growler navigator John Jourdane, though he was in a distinct minority.) Another change is the ongoing trend towards smaller boats (as recently as ’88, there were 15 boats over 60 feet), many of which are now owner-driven. What hasn’t changed are the spectacular Hawaiian sailing conditions and the wonder¬ ful aloha spirit one encounters shoreside. Though the seas were more confused than usual this time and the trades not up to their usual strength (remnants of several tropical storms were to blame), the warm waters off Diamond Head remain the best sailing venue in the world.

Class A — The Big Boats Brindabella, George Snow’s almost-new Jutson 75 from Australia, towered over the rest of this six-boat class. A state-of-the-art

America’s Cup team, pulled a no-show — but if they’re really looking for competition, why aren’t they coming up to face Windquest in the Big Boat Series? Starlight Express, Chris Packer’s familiar Davidson 55, fared well in the first four windward-leewards, yet lost ground as the regatta progressed. "But we had fun, and I think we squeezed a lot out of the old warhorse," claimed navigator Roy Dickson, the best known father in New Zealand. Getting the best of Starlight was Richard and Inge Strompf’s Jeppesen X-512 Sea-Land XRated, a racer/cruiser from Hong Kong. Sponsored by the Sea-Land conglomerate (who subsidized the shipping of all four Hong Kong boats to Honolulu), X-Rated won the two heavily-weighted distance races — the 145-mile Molokai Race and the 360-mile Kaula Rock Race — to claim class honors. In addition to winning this hodge-podge of a class, X-Rated earned the aforementioned 'top racer/cruiser' honors for the regatta, beating the other 'furniture' entries in this order: Sea-Land J/Hawk, Starlight Express, Big Morning, Marda Gras, Prime Time, Emily Carr and Pulsar. The sharp-looking Aussie Farr 47 Ninety Seven, which supposedly was named after its sail numbers ('9797'), ended up second. Hopes for a class victory went down the tubes early with a 50% penalty for a port/ starboard violation in the second race.

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IMS maxi yacht, she provided a 'sideshow' much as the Whitbread 60 Yamaha did two years ago. Sailing around by herself at the head of the fleet, Brindabella and her 22man crew routinely finished first, but then sank to third or fourth on corrected time. It must have been rather boring. Apparently, the Brindabella bunch was disappointed that the French maxi Emeraude, which was to be staffed by Marc Bouet and the Defi Francois Page 114 •

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The power of 'Brindabella'.

Renowned Down Under as the smallest boat ever to earn line honors in the macho Sydney-Hobart Race (Brindabella, which was delaminating, had dropped out of that storm-tossed ’93 race), the state-of-the-art machine enjoyed a lot of attention. Though

not designed to the 1LC 46 rule per se, Ninety Seven is the same size and was apparently influential in determining the performance and size parameters of that new level-rating class. The other boats in 'A', the SC 52 Marda Gras and the overweight SC 50 Emily Carr, were both basically extending their Hawaiian holidays after racing over in the Vic-Maui Race. Each suffered from minor gear failures and less than optimal IMS ratings. "It’s so frustrating!" claimed Marda Gras skipper Marda Phelps, one of two women drivers in this year’s Cup. "We’re sailing really well, but it doesn’t count for anything!" The Canadian Carr was invariably passed by most of Class B and some of C, often before the windward mark. Like the Russian entry Pulsar in B, they probably wouldn’t have been invited if the race committee had the luxury of turning ap¬ plicants away. But both Carr and Pulsar added an international touch, as well as a little levity, to this year’s proceedings.

Class B — Gaucho Gaucho, arguably the most successful boat in the brief history of the IMS rule, had her way with this class, winning all but the Molokai Race with apparent ease. As the big boat in the B and C start, they could muscle their way into virtually any 'lane' they wanted — an obvious advantage in buoy racing. The Annapolis-based Farr 44 claimed overall honors in four of the buoy races, including the most 'weighty' one — the second Champagne Mumm Triangle wherein the winning owner is awarded his poundage in bubbly. Peter Gordon, who tipped the

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Crrrrrr! The 'Excel's Growler' team celebrates their win. Owner Neil Barth is third from right.

scales at 240, scored 84 bottles of premium Cordon Rouge for that day’s work. Though a 'dinosaur' by grand prix standards, the three-year-old Caucho has been continually updated with new under¬ water appendages, a transom scoop and acres of new sails. Gordon also isn’t shy about hiring top talent to sail the boat: Bertrand and Cayard were a potent 1-2 punch behind the wheel, and they were backed up by a flawless East Coast crew, including Andy Ogilvie of the Farr office, Curt Oetking, and two full-time BMWs. Caucho’s boathandling and tactics were widely regarded as the best in the fleet. The N/M 43 Slip Sliding Away was no slouch, either. A slightly newer and highertech version of Bullseye, the green-hulled beauty from Chicago turned in a steady string of second place finishes, as well as a 15-minute victory over Gaucho in the Molokai Race. Owner John Malec is much more of a hands-on guy than Gordon, pre¬ ferring to do most of his own steering. Ross MacDonald, the Canadian Star champion, helped out with some of the driving. Also in the crew was Greg Stewart of the Nelson/ Marek office, navigator Perry Lewis and Malec’s 23-year-old son, Jeff. The rest of the class was left choking on Gaucho’s and Slip Sliding’s exhaust fumes, and often those of class C boats Growler and No Problem IV, as well. Sea-Land J/Hawk, a J/44 from Hong Kong that didn’t make their home team and subsequently sailed for the UK, settled for a distant third. The Farr 44 Dreampic, Nippon Tel & Tel’s 'company

boat', was off the pace two years ago and hasn’t found it in the meantime. The Kiwi Mummery 44 Ice Fire looked cool, but couldn’t go upwind, and the Russian’s comically slow Hoffman 44 Pulsar sailed like something out of a bad Twilight Zone skit. Upwind, Pulsar flew ill-fitting, hanked-on dacron jibs and her seven-man crew seldom hiked; downwind, after some epic struggles to raise their tired-looking, undersized kite, all but the driver and a grinder would sit on their 'back porch' — a heavy wooden plank lashed between the stern pulpits. Pulsar often kept the race committee on station for an extra half hour after everyone else had finished — but the Russians were happy just to be there, and everyone was glad to help them out.

Class C — Growler After losing three of the first four races — which happened to be the windiest going of the series — to Satoshi Utsumi’s BeneteauJust another day in paradise. Other than some light air in the Rock Race, conditions were ideal.

built Farr ILC 40 No Problem IV, Neil Barth and the crew of Excel’s Growler got serious. They won the Molokai Race overall (by a mere 20 seconds over Slip Sliding Away), and then straight-bulleted the class in the final three races. Going into the 'Hate-Halfthe-State' finale, they were two points ahead of teammate Gaucho — so whoever beat the other would win the regatta overall. "We approached that race with guarded optimism," said Neil Barth, an oncologist from Newport Beach. "By then we knew we had a really fast boat, but we still had to sail it smartly." That they did, finishing the gruesomely light-air Rock Race in 52 hours, 8 minutes — behind only Brindabella and Gaucho. Though the Mu dim 36 Corum No Problem finished at dusk to nip Growler by 52 seconds, the important task had been ac¬ complished — they’d beaten Gaucho by just over an hour to take top individual honors. Drinking quantities of 'jungle juice' and Steinlagers at the Hawaii YC dock after the sleepless marathon, you couldn’t have found ten happier guys in the entire state of Hawaii. Make that twelve, as builder Lynn Bowser (Westerly) and marketer Jim Bailey (Excel) were there also, as shore support for their new high-tech creation. "Everyone did a great job; it was a total 100% team effort," claimed Barth, who split the driving with tactician John Kolius. Also on board were some of Southern California’s finest: John Jourdane (navigator), Bill Menninger (main trimmer), Alan Andrews (designer/trimmer), Craig Fletcher (trimmer), Mike Howard (cockpit/morale officer), Jim Trudeau (pit), Keith Kilpatrick (mast/boat captain) and Doug McClean (bow). "We needed to do well here to gain credibility for our Round-the-World cam¬ paign," explained Neil. "The ILC 40 is a great boat, but it’s just an interim step towards the goal of winning the ’97-’98 Whitbread." Per¬ suasion, Barth’s Andrews 53, is very much for sale, and so is Growler for the right price. Neil and his core group will start training on their third boat, the W-60 Yamaha, starting in a few months (though Barth now owns it, Yamaha has to fulfill a 'victory lap' around

KENWOOD CUP '94: HAWAIIAN PUNCH Japan for her Whitbread sponsor before he can take full possession). Falling victim to the hot new 41-foot

Andrews design were a pair of 'older' 42-foot Farr ILC 40s, runner-up No Problem /V, with Annapolis hired gun Jim Brady driving and Steve Erickson among the crew, and SeaLand Hi Flyer from Hong Kong. The latter, sailmaker Neil Pryde’s personal yacht, proved off the pace compared to No Problem A/, and finished fourth. Assassin, a Farr 40 sistership to ’92 fleet darling Cookson’s High Five, was a solid third. The Japanese Elliott 39 sisterships, Turtle V and Love-A-Luck IV couldn’t point up¬ wind, and were mired in a match race for last in class. In fact, none of the six entries from Japan were at all impressive this year — as a nation, they’ve gone steadily backwards in offshore sailing since they won the Kenwood Cup in 1990. "A lot of the big-money guys who owned two-tonners and 50-footers went belly-up when economy crashed," explained Japanese sailor Kaoru Ogimi, one of seven international IYRU judges in attendance. "Collectively, Japan hasn’t made the tran¬ sition to IMS yet."

second race was just a temporary setback. The Corum team saved the best for last, winning the Kaula Rock Race overall, which

'Corum No Problem' had no problem winning the Mumm 36 class. At least five of these sweet looking boats will be at the Big Boat Series.

landed them fourth in the final fleet standings. Second place finisher Zamboni — Doug Taylor also owns Honolulu’s only ice skating rink ("the coolest place in town") — was erratic, bouncing between a pair of firsts and

ALL PHOTOS LATITUDE/ROB of putting all their eggs in one basket, the Kiwis actually made the right choice given their limited options (their Mumm 36’s finishes of 8-10-13 were the best among the six New Zealand boats). Mumm 36s have been mopping up over¬ all honors at virtually every other regatta in the world, but obviously they weren’t able to correct out on the bigger boats at this year’s Kenwood Cup. What gives? No one knew the answer, but theories abounded: 1) that the seas, particularly on port tack, were just too bouncy for the Mumms; 2) there was a knot or so of current running against the fleet that the IMS computer-scoring program didn’t factor in; 3) the Mumms spent too much time playing intra-fleet pinball; 4) they can’t crank on enough runner tension to point without tearing out their headstays or other grievous consequences (Tyrannus and Georgia were plagued with rig problems).

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a fifth. But considering Taylor had only gotten the boat a few months before, it was a fine showing. Likewise for Kevin Meechan, who took delivery of Suicide Blonde ("It’s named after the INX song, not his fiancee!" explained a crewmember) just three weeks before the regatta, but still managed a respectable fourth in this tough class. "Luck¬ ily, these boats are fast right out of the box," claimed Taylor. "But getting the last bit of performance out of them, such as the Corum guys are doing, will take a little more time to figure out." New Zealand’s three Mumm 36s finished third (the David Barnes-driven Georgia Express), fifth (Tyrannus) and sixth (Swuzzlebubble IX) — a disappointing showing, especially considering these boats con¬ stituted their country’s 'varsity' team. While at first glance it appeared to be a classic case

The speedy new 'Excel's Growler', top boat of the regatta. The ILC 40 project is a stepping stone towards a Whitbread campaign.

winning every buoy race and only slipping to second behind the Elliott 35 Easy Touch in the two overnighters. Easy Touch, under charter to veteran Cup campaigner Tom McCall (Sassy II, Peacemaker, Exador), routinely finished first in class, but corrected out several minutes behind Wizard. The two boats were a notch above the rest of this relatively weak class. Third place went to the chartered J/35 Big Morning (named for their sponsor, a Japan¬ ese television program, but in reality Les Vasconcellos’ Urban Renewal). She was sailed by the Japanese national women’s J/24 champion, Kaoru Igarashi, and a rotating male crew who all contributed to the

1994 KENWOOD CUP INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Class Fleet

£1! Class DIVISION 11 1 14 2 15 3 17 4 28 5 30 6

Yacht A Sea-Land X-Rated Ninety Seven Starlight Express Brindabella Marda Gras Emily Carr

Design

Owner/Driver

Jep.X-512 Farr 47 Davidson 55 Jutson 75 SC 52 SC 50

R. & t Strompf/Rich Dodson Andrew Strachan Chris Packer/Roy Dickson George Snow Marda & Scheffield Phelps Peter Sou

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4 2 1 3 5 6 :

2 6* 1 3 4 6

3 1 4 2 DNF DNF

4 3 1 2 5 6

1 2 3 4 : 5 6

3 2 1 4 5 6

1 2 3 4: 6 5

77 71 69 51 25 19

295 276 273 227 76 44

DIVISION 1 2 3 2 21 3 20 4 21 5 31 6

B Gaucho Slip Sliding Away Sea-Land J-Hawk Dreampic Ice Fire Pulsar

Farr 44 N/M43 J/44 Farr 44 Mummery 44 Hoffman 44

P. Gordon/.). Bertrand/P. Cayard John Malec/Ross MacDonald Henry Thornton M. Takagl/N. Ogazawara Peter Taylor/Klm McDell Valery Popov

USA USA UK JPN NZL RUS

1 2 3 5: 4 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 4 DNF 3 5

1 2 T 2 7/ 17 . .. 2 6* 3 5 3 :: 4 :: 3 4 4 5 6 DNF 6

1 2 5 3 4 6

1 2 3 5 4 6

87 78 48 43 42 16

425 402 199: 200 199 26

DIVISION C 1 1 Excel's Growler 5 2 No Problem IV 9 3 Assassin 19 4 Sea-Land Hi Flyer 23 5 Turtle V 24 6 Love-A-Luck IV

And. ILC 40 Farr ILC 40 Farr 40 Farr ILC 40 Elliott 39 Elliott 39

Neil Barth/John Kotigs Satoshi Utsumi/Jim Brady Robin Crawford Neil Pryde J. Masuda/M. Takeuchf Y. Araki/M. Tashlro

USA USA AUS HKG JPN JPN

2 1 3 6 4 5

2 1 3 5 .4

2 3 4 5 6

2 1 5 3 4 6

1 3 2 4 6 5

1: 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 6* 5

sill 2 3 4 5 .6 :

87 75 61 43 28 21

439 395 308 222 148 140

DIVISION 4 1 6 2 10 3 7 4 8 5 13 6 7 18

D Corum No Problem Zamboni Georgia Express Suicide Blonde Tyrannus Swuzziebubble IX Santa Red

Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36

Luc Geiusseau/Pierre Mas Doug Taylor Jim Farmer/David Barnes Kevin Meechan Charles St. Clair Brown Ian Gibb/Andy Ball Fumlkazu Kasahara

FRA USA NZL USA NZL NZL JPN

1 3 6 4 2 5 7

3* 4 2 5 1 6 DNS

4 1 2 3 7 5 6

1 3 2 4 6 5 7

1 4 DNF 2 3 5 6’

1 5 3 2 47 7 6

3 1 2 7* 4 7 5

1 3 2 4 7 5 6

96 73 68 64 51 36 30

399 366 300 322 314 280 226

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CHAMPAGNE MUMM WORLD CUP . 1 USA (Excel's Growler, Zamboni, Gaucho) 2 NZL (Georgia Express, Tyrannus, Swuzziebubble) 3 AUS (Assassin, Ninety Seven. Bnndabella) 4 HKG (Sea-Land Wizard, Sea-Land Hi-Flyer, Sea-Land X-Rated) 5 JPN (Santa Red, Turtle 5, Dreampic) 6 FRANCE (Corum No Problem) 7 GBR (Sea-Land J/Hawk) 8 CANADA (Emily Carr) 9 RUSSIA (Pulsar)

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YACHT CLUB TROPHY 1 WAIKIKI (Corum No Problem IV, Suicide Blonde, Zamboni) 2 ROYAL NZ YACHT SQDRN-GREEN (Georgia Express, Tyrannus, Swuzziebubble) 3 CRUISING YC OF AUSTRALIA (Brindabella, Assassin, Ninety Seven) 4 ROYAL HONG KONG (Sea-Land Hi-Flyer, Sea-Land J/Hawk, Sea-Land Wizard) 5 ROYAL NZ YACHT SQUADRON RED (Easy Touch, Ice Fire, Starlight Express) 6 NIPPON ORC-WHITE (Big Morning, Dreampic, Turtle V) 7 NIPPON ORC-RED (Aoba Med. Man, Love-A-Luck, Santa Red)

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KENWOOD CUP '94 charter expenses. Their problems began before the series even started: Morning’s mast tumbled in the windy practice race, starting an all-night scramble to make the next morning’s ’real1 race. Fortunately, local sailor Dave Nottage, who’d just finished the Pacific Cup in his J/35 Kaimiloa, lent the Japanese his rig. Kaimiloa was rushed over from Kaneohe Bay, and after an all-nighter at the Ala Wai Shipyard, Big Morning was indeed ready to race. The rest of the class consisted of three local Hawaiian boats, though Medicine Man was under charter to a low-key Japanese syndicate. The aging Andrews 39 Cane Fire, which new owner Chris Austin-Harmes bought from the University of Hawaii for a song, had been doing pretty well — more thirds than fourths — when disaster struck at the weather mark in the last buoy’ race. Somehow, the port-tack Olson 40 Prime Time torpedoed the wooden Cane Fire just aft of the chain plates, putting a jagged three-foot hole through her deck and topsides. To make matters worse, Cane Fire and Prime Time were on the same team, USA Blue, and the owners are good friends — ouch!

Even in the relatively small 31-boat fleet, a crowd always formed at the first weather mark.

I hat’s about one tenth of what we know about this year’s Kenwctod Cup, but the boss stole the rest of our allotted pages for his Pacific Cup ’novel1. To learn the rest of the story, you’ll just have to look up someone who was there — sych as crew¬ members off Gaucho, Excel’s Growler, Slip Sliding Away, No Problem IV and Zamboni. Last we heard, all of those boats were planning on being at the upcoming Big Boat Series. So what’s the bottom line? Two things, the way we see it: 1) The Kenwood Cup is alive and well, and will be much bigger in

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DOCKS OF It often takes a tragedy to get the media’s attention, and by then it’s too late. With the shocking news of a homicide the day before, 1 descend to the Sausalito water¬ front on a glaring summer day and ask direc¬ tions to the drydocks from a woman who works at a nearby harbor. "I wouldn’t go out there if I were you," she tells me from under a big white hat that

"What I have heard about him has not been

ire's been a loss in the family."

mmamkmiim keeps out the sun. "You’re taking your life into your own hands." Certainly the news of the stabbing death of Rudy Homer, 51, on Wednesday, August 10, could only reinforce the common recent perception along the waterfront of the drydocks as a floating "bad neighborhood." The drydocks, located a few hundred yards offshore, were originally a platform used for boat repair. Even after the docks burned some years ago, enough remained to accum¬ ulate a ragtag collection of vessels and bohemian folk. In recent years, however, denizens of the increasingly upscale water¬ front have begun to see the drydocks as an eyesore and a navigational hazard. Meanwhile, some of the pot-smoking flower children moved out to be replaced by a criminal element that preferred harder drugs. "The same thing happened at the Haight in the mid-’60s," says Peter Christian

Romanowsky, the self-appointed 'minister' who has lived by the drydocks for a decade. "The hard drug users came in and preyed on all the hippies." Now the crumbling docks are slated for Page 120 • UUUJt?9 • September, 1994

demolition by the county. In the days before the incident last week, the handful of boats that were still attached were ordered to move at least 50 feet out into the Bay to allow the demolition to begin. V

So the reputation of the anchor-out community, of which the drydocks are only a part, slowly changed from that of a peace¬ ful hippie family to den of outlaws. Last Wednesday’s killing, apparently the first to occur offshore, resulted from a feud between two men who came as close ten being 'lead¬ ers' as anyone in the anarchic community. Talk to the anchor-outs about Homer’s death and you will discover a community that fulfills neither stereotype. Ted Stewart, who fixes anti tows boats and is popularly known as the 'president' of the drydocks, had been feuding for years with Homer. They fought for the final time last Wednesday at Homer’s Pile, as it is known, which is anchored about 50 yards from the drydocks. Somehow as the fight escalated, Stewart was knocked into the water. While in the water, Stewart took out a knife and with an upward motion stabbed Homer several times, according to Sheriff’s Lt. Ron Spurrell. Homer died that afternoon at Marin General. Stewart, 50, walked to the Sausali¬ to police headquarters and told an officer that he had stabbed Homer in self-defense after Homer had hit him with a club. Stewart is now being held at the county jail with bail set at $1 million. He was scheduled to enter a plea before Judge William Stephens this Wednesday. The direct cause of last Wednesday’s fight is uncertain. It is known that Homer and Stewart had long argued over the possession of a boat. But some anchor-outs say Stewart

Homer's Pile.

went to Homer’s Pile that morning to reclaim $75 in the name of a friend who had been sold some stolen docks by a friend of

unusual step of informing the police of the stolen docks. A Sausalito Police Department recep¬ tionist confirmed that Stewart had come in the office Wednesday morning to make a re¬ port, but said he was referred back to the sheriff because the anchor-outs are not in Sausalito’s jurisdiction. Spurrell said Stewart had not reported any stolen docks to the sheriff that morning.

n Monday a friend of Homer’s who witnessed the murder — he refused to be identified, saying he had already been threatened — took a reporter out to Homer’s floating dock, which is still stained with blood. "Rudy was a very misunderstood man," he said, "especially by those who had bottled up his past. Those who knew him more recently knew him as a kind and gentle man. I never saw him raise his voice or a hand to anybody. I saw him punching holes in a Tupperware dish to keep alive some

THE BAY his personal dealings with his neighbors, as well as the amount of garbage he collected outside his 19 vessels," says County Super¬ visor Annette Rose, who also chairs the Rich¬ ardson Bay Regional Authority.

"I know he's never storied a physical fight I also know the little shit has never run from one, either." Last May Homer was convicted of one count of possession of a controlled substance for sale. He spent several months in the county jail. "What I have heard about him has not been flattering, but 1 feel there’s been a loss in the family," says Dan Parr, another anchor-out.

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bees he wanted to save. He’s taken care of orphan pigeons, he’s fed vultures and home¬ less cats. He was a true pacifist." Homer’s Pile is a floating scrap heap. His friend says he and Homer used to fix up and resell valuable refuse from local dumps. "It’s incredible what the higher tax bracket will throw away," he says. At one point Homer had accumulated a small flotilla of about 20 boats, which he would occasionally rent out. Friends portray him as a generous man who acted as a land¬ lord to those who would have been homeless otherwise. But friends of Stewart, Homer’s rival, paint a very different picture. They say his flotilla was mainly populated by junkies and addicts who depended on him for drugs, and that the miscellany stored on his boats was often stolen by junkies who would pay him through barter. "You’re going to hear from all the heroin and meth users what a generous guy he was, because he kept them

all in dope," Romanowsky says. In 1992 the Richardson Bay Regional Authority seized and destroyed many of Homer’s boats, claiming he had violated an agreement against owning more than one boat. He had also been the subject of numer¬

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Above, Sausalito's Richardson Bay is home and haven to many an eclectic lifestyle. Below, drydocks tug.

^Jtewart, on the other hand, generally comes off as a temperamental man who acted as the anchor-out community’s only de facto police officer. "There was no law out there," says Doug Storms, a fellow anchorout, who claimed the community received insufficient police protection. "So Ted was the law. . .. You couldn’t just hitch up to the dry-docks. You’d have to talk to Ted." Stewart is "a good, God-fearing man," says Parr. "He’s got a temper and he’s hu¬ man. He didn’t plan this. I know he’s never s'tarted a physical fight. 1 also know the little shit has never run from one either, even when he should have. He’s said often that if

ous complaints from Strawberry Point resi¬ dents, who said he had waved guns and acted lewdly in public view. "Rudy was a spectacular example of abuse of the Bay in

you need something I have, I’ll give it to you." The anchor-outs say that the feud be¬ tween Homer and Stewart had no direct relaSeptember. 1994 • UXU^U 39 • Page 121

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tion to the ongoing war between the county and the anchor-outs, who claim that the county would like to get rid of them entirely. But Storms, an oil salesman and minister, says a tension has been in the air. "In my opinion it was a pressure cooker," he says. "If you felt your home might be condemned in the next 30 days, you’d feel under a little pressure too."

^^any anchor-outs, including Stewart’s wife Cheryl, suspect that the county may use the killing unfairly to lump all of them to¬ gether as common criminals. The Stewarts were not against the demolition of the drydocks, but they and other anchor-outs are waging legal battles with the county over their right to stay on the water. Cheryl Stewart gained public recognition the day after the slaying, when Ted Stewart told a judge at a scheduled arraignment that drug dealers had threatened her. A sheriff’s deputy said the department had assessed that Cheryl was not in danger.

It’s not so easy to track down the anchor-outs, who don’t have phones. I was lucky Friday afternoon to run into Cheryl

"It's the county's business to moke sure there's o criminal element out there."

Stewart on the dock at Galilee Harbor, where the anchor-outs come onshore. "I feel like my brain’s been splattered all over the place," she told me. "I’m hungry and I can’t eat, I’m dehydrated but I can’t drink." Cheryl Stewart said she was "watching

(her) back," and that a friend was staying with her on her boat. When I told her the sheriffs department wasn’t concerned about her safety, she wasn’t surprised. "Of course, they want us to kill each other," she said. Cheryl said theft and vandalism by drug addicts around the anchor-outs has gotten especially bad over the past year, but com¬ plained that the sheriff is neither arresting the criminals nor incarcerating them for long enough. She suspected one thief of actually working with the cops. "He was caught redhanded with a stolen motor and they let go of him. Everything that happens is another chance for them to say, see, I told you so." Another waterfront resident, who declined to be identified, agreed. "It’s the county’s business to make sure there’s a criminal element out there," he said. Authorities gave Homer’sprosecution last year as an example that the cops are on the job.

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WEST MARINE It would be hard to find a better argument for shorthanded small boat ocean racing than this year’s West Marine Pacific Cup. In the 8th running of the 2,070-mile event from San Francisco to Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, doublehanded Midget Ocean Racing

Bill and Melinda Erkelens, the ‘first couple' of this year's Pacific Cup. They corrected out first by nearly 24 hours.

Association-sized boats — 31-feet and under — waltzed off with the top three spots overall, and the six of the top seven. In an exciting development that will hopefully goose women’s participation in offshore racing, it was the husband and wife team of Bill and Melinda Erkelens who wrenched overall honors from the 58-boat fleet with their Dogpatch 26 Moonshine. Although theirs was the second smallest and certainly the least expensive boat in the race, the couple took advantage of a favorable handicap, accomplished sailing skills and consistent winds to best their nearest competitors by a colossal 21 hours. This year’s Pacific Cup also featured the fastest crossing from California to Hawaii by a monohull, as Steve Rander’s Wylie 70 Rage completed the course in a sizzling 8 days, 7 hours, 13 minutes. In so doing, she blitzed venerable Merlin’s ancient 1977 record of 8 days, 11 hours, 1 minute. But like Roger Maris’ 61 home runs, Rander’s record goes into the books with an asterisk. Merlin, with owner/builder/designer Bill Lee at the helm, established her record in the 2,225-mile Los Angeles to Honolulu TransPac, averaging 10.96 knots. The San Francisco to Kaneohe Pacific Cup course, Page 124 • UUt 12 • September. 1994

however, is 155 miles shorter. This means Rage averaged 10.38 knots, or nearly .58 of a knot slower than Merlin. Rage also sailed in 'turbo' mode, \

something very few sleds have been permitted to do in the last 17 years. Those are the facts. We’ll let you readers decide for yourselves which boat owns the bragging rights. These two outstanding performances notwithstanding, the West Marine Pacific Cup is primarily —just as advertised — "the fun race to Hawaii". As such, the majority of boats and crews were doing an ocean crossing for the first time. Thus the level of racing competition didn’t run particularly deep in any of the six classes. So when the results are glossed over — which is what most participants did with them — the Pacific Cup was more than anything a magnificent adventure on the big Pacific for nearly 350 sailors. By the time the participants arrived in Hawaii, the memories of puking over the rail during the first three days of hard reaching in strong winds and big seas had been replaced by recollections of the mostly moderate and pleasant conditions experienced the rest of the way across. Thus for the better part of a week, the host Kaneohe YC grounds were bubbling with literally hundreds of people high on a sense of personal achievement. It made for a festive atmosphere — much more so than seen in years at the finish of the more competitive L.A. to Honolulu TransPac —

and long lines at the bar.

Rage And The Record "It was a walk in the park," says Steve Rander describing the setting of a new Transpacific elapsed-time record with Rage. What many hoped was going to be a thrilling

Jim Antrim eating a Dove ice cream in the middle of the Pacific. He rrTade life more uncomfortable, but also more triumphant for the Hunts.

duel with previous record-holder Merlin didn’t pan out, as the fabled Lee 67 dropped out early with a broken boom and mainsail problems. "It hurt emotionally to lose Merlin because you know how much effort those folks put into the race," claims Rander, "but we didn’t really see Merlin as a threat. There

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was no question in our minds that we had boat speed on them, especially in our unrestricted configuration with full-size chutes. And not to take anything away from David Forbes and his charter group, but we also think we knew our boat a little better." Rander’s crew consisted of seven mostly small boat sailors. The primary drivers included Paul Beaker, an International 14 sailor; Dave Seavers, a Hobie Cat champ; Jim Cullison, who also navigated; and Rander. The rest of the crew included Mark McPhearson and Jay Phillip, who were the computer tacticians; John Rey the cook; and sailmaker Dave French. All but Rey, who is from Georgia, hail from the Pacific Northwest. Rander noted that rock stars weren’t required, because Wylie designed Rage as a very fast two-person cruising boat. Indeed, the slim tiller-steered boat flies asymmetrical kites and was therefore was the only entry in the Pacific Cup that didn’t carry a spinnaker pole. "Earlier this the year a guy working the bow was asked how Rage was different from normal sleds," remembers Rander. "The fellow answered, 'Look at my hands. No blood'." The simplicity of poleless jibes means there’s less work — and need — for crew. "When we did the TransPac last year and were required to use Santa Cruz 50 chutes and spinnaker poles, we needed eight crew," The two top boats, 'Rage' and 'Moonshine' represented the extremes in both size and price.

says Rander. "This year we could have gone with six. But before anybody with a Westsail 32 runs out and orders an asymmetrical chute, they have to realize they’re only really effective on boats that can accelerate fast enough to pull wind forward. For example, if the wind is blowing 15 knots at 150° apparent, Rage can bring the apparent wind up to 90° and we’ll be doing 16 knots. You can’t do that with heavier boats." Triple-reefed and flying a #4 in 25 knots of breeze at the start, Rage sailed out under the Gate first in her division. When the wind dropped just outside the Gate, Rander briefly tacked north, the seemingly unfavored direction. He was hoping to get well clear of land and out into the strong breezes first — and the strategy worked. "Everybody else went south, but we got the consistent strong wind first and left the fleet that very first day." Rage blasted away from the coast with a series of 300-mile days. "We were on a pace to finish in 6.5 days," says Rander. "But then the low moved over the top of the high, and instead of compressing the millibars, it spread them and the wind moderated. So in the middle of the race we only had 10 to 15 knots of wind — and had one day where we actually sailed only 200 miles toward the finish. The last day we had 25 knots of wind — which is what we’d been hoping for all along — and averaged 16 knots. Our peak speed for the entire race was 23 knots. "It was an easy and relatively comfortable race for us," he continues. "We didn’t have

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any breakdowns, in part because the boat is so light and doesn’t load up. Rage displaces 23,000 lbs, 10,000 of which are in the keel. She’s only 13.5 on the beam and draws 10 feet." What they did have a big problem with was a torn spinnaker, a situation that required some old-fashioned seamanship to remedy. "We were changing from the .5 masthead to a 1.5 fractional, when the 1.5 jumped off the deck and shredded itself," recalls Rander. "So we set the .75 and went below with what was left of the 1.5 and began sewing. Four guys worked on that chute for eight hours. But halfway through the repair, we ran out of thread. By unraveling some three-strand nylon filaments and waxing them, we were able to made our own. It worked great, as we were able to reset the 1.5 for 18 hours — until only a sail loft could put that chute back together." What’s it feel like to own the record? "It feels like there’s a lot left to be done," says Rander. Merlin, Ragtime, Rage — any of these boats could make it to Hawaii in 6.5 days — assuming they were able to race without restrictions and had 25 knot winds all the way across. Somebody’s going to do it in 6.5 days, because we broke the record without strong winds and while we’re still learning how to get the most out of Rage." Rander hopes to sell Rage because he believes she deserves to be owned by someone who can campaign her in more than just one race a year. He’ll sell her for about $440,000, complete with Sobstad Genesis headsails from Seattle and Sobstad chutes from Richmond. The Erkelens: Corrected Time Killers If the world of sailing were looking for ideal representatives, the unpretentious husband and wife team of Bill and Melinda

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Presto, Bill feels they were probably the lightest boat 'all up', and "the best set up" for what’s always an off-the-wind race. "We went heavy on water and light on everything X. else," he summarized. The light food included lots of vacuum sealed beef stew, which she was to get sick of and he continued to like; a case of Power Bars; apples which lasted all the way across; dreadful chocolate-covered espresso beans; four pounds of candy; and lots of beef jerky.

Some gymnastic-like motions help relieve the off watch.

Erkelens would do just fine. They not only annihilated their Pacific Cup competition on corrected time — as predicted in the Latitude preview — but are darn near equally capable sailors. The couple — he turned 29 during the race and she’s 30 — have been married for the last four years and have raced together for the last seven. They originally intended to charter a boat for the Pacific Cup, but then discovered that the insurance would run $5,000 with a $10,000 deductible. So last September they became one-third partners in the 26-ft hard-chine Moonshine — at a cost of $2,200. Like their partners, they’ve doubled their investment fixing her up. The hard-chine boat had been built in 1980 by Dave Leech as a development of the van Heeckeren-designed, Jotz-owned Golden Age Retirement Bear Grotto, and cruised by Leech in the sheltered waters of the Pacific Northwest. She carries a 10-foot penalty pole — partly because sailmaker Jim Leach, Dave’s brother, quipped that he "wouldn’t touch her with a 10-foot pole." When purchased, Moonshine was a little rundown. Thus it was propitious that Bill Erkelens is a rigger, second partner Eric Steinberg owns Farallon Marine Electronics, and third partner Simon Garland is a sailmaker with North. By the time the three of them had finished with Moonshine, she was not only in superb functional shape for the race, but looked brand new. Confident their 'ride' would be in top shape, Bill — who had sailed across the Pacific 12 times, including aboard the Santa Cruz 70 TransPac winner Silver Bullet — and Melinda — who has raced across twice — carefully went about preparing the rest of their effort. Although their 2,600-pound boat is a little heavier than the competing B-25 Pag© 126 •

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"When Bill discovered the melons I’d hidden," says Melinda, "he was really angry because they were so heavy. But they sure tasted good out there." When it came to fuel for their two-stroke gas generator, they limited themselves to just 12 22-ounce bottles. By using their instruments sparingly, they only had to run the generator twice. It was a good thing, because even their industrial-strength earmuffs still weren’t enough to deaden the racket.

1 hat the Erkelens took nearly twice as much water as similar-sized competitors — 55 gallons — was a tactical decision. With race rules permitting the stowage of water anywhere as long as it wasn’t shifted during the race, put all 55 gallons high on the starboard side. "In the tight reaching of the early going, it provided a lot of leverage to help keep us on our feet," says Bill. Moonshine got off to an inauspicious beginning. As would be the case with all six starts, the Golden Gate was shrouded in fog and it was blowing like snot when the gun

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Nightwatch on the Moody 44 ‘Nightwatch'. Once away from the coast, most nights were lovely. sounded. Because she was carrying 55 gallons of water high on her starboard side, Moonshine looked as though she were about to tip over whenever she had to tack over to port. This despite the fact she was only carrying a triple-reefed main and a #4 jib. Set up exclusively for off-the-wind sailing, little Moonshine was rolled as though she were standing still by a ho-hum racer-cruiser as the two boats reached the Golden Gate. Once outside the Gate, the Erkelens employed the same strategy that Rander would use four days later with Rage: with the wind going light, they broke with the fleet and headed north. This was no fun, both because it was seemingly the wrong way to go but also because all the water was now on the leeward side. But Bill and Melinda had confidence in themselves, their boat and their strategy. "The combination of going north early and the fact the wind was out of the north rather than the normal northwest is what won us the race," claims Bill. "Because once the strong wind filled in that night, we flopped back over to starboard and had 49 straight hours of planing along under the #4

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and reefed main. The unusual direction of the wind — and the water on the starboard side — prevented us from eventually getting set way south and into the really light wind." Once the Erkelens got a big lead, they turned conservative. "We even sailed on unfavorable jibes for a while to consolidate our lead on the fleet." Melinda, who’d gotten considerable small boat experience in the Richmond YC Junior Program and while racing dinghies for Cal Berkeley, put that experience to particularly good use in the first third of the race. "It was really, really, fun planing along till day and night!" she enthused. "1 was surprised how fast the boat went. We didn’t have the instruments on very often because we were conserving electricity, but we were hitting 14s and 15s, and we started out with a 230mile day, a 218-mile day, and a couple of 195-mile days. In fact, our worst 24 hours was 145 made good toward the finish." "The boat sails just like a dinghy or a Melges 24," explains Bill. "At 15 knots you only need one hand on the tiller extension." And while Melinda modestly claims that probably 30 other women in Northern California could have sat in for her, that’s not necessarily true, nor is it to suggest that her role didn’t require plenty of skill, courage and physical stamina. "The Autohelm just couldn’t keep up, so we had to steer two hours on, two hours off, the whole way across," remembers Melinda. "By far the hardest part of the race was staying awake Ned Flohr took first in class for the second time, and figured that earned him two pitchers worth of cold beer.

The Gamier Expressers — Al, Tom, Kevin and Darrin. Youth won out once again. while driving at night. Between 0300 and 0500, my brain doesn’t function too well. And it’s there that the confidence I’ve gained from sailing small boats really helped out, because there was no way I could wake Bill up and ask him to stand part of my watch."

The difficulty in staying awake was intensified by the fatigue that came from continually being wet and cold. "During the first few days we had a really fast, but really wet ride," says Melinda. "The inside of the boat was soaked — as were the insides of my foulies. The only things that was dry were the socks inside of my boots. So for the first 72 hours, I never took my boots off. In fact, there was so little time between watches and it took so long to suit up, that all I ever did was pull my foulies down to my knees when I crashed out in my bunk."

\A/hen you’re ripping along at 15 knots in a tiny ultralight, you need complete confidence in your partner — and Bill had that in Melinda. "She’s an excellent sailor; she can drive, she can trim and she knows she can do it. The best part of the whole race was the fourth night out. I’d gone off watch after doing a lot of 11s and 12s, and it was pitch black because the moon had set early. A while later I was awoken by Melinda banging on the deck. When I looked at the GPS and it showed we were doing a solid 14 knots, and I figured she was banging because there was trouble. It turned out that it was

just time for my next watch. Melinda was up there jamming to 16 and 17 knots, the B-52s blasting away in her headphones. She was having a great time!" "When Bill came up," says Melinda recalling the incident, "he asked how long we’d been going that fast. 'About two hours', I told him.' It was terrific." The Erkelens were surprised that the wind

For many, the first two nights were torture under the tiller, wracked by 'please-let-me-die-soon' seasickness. remained so consistent. "We had better wind apd it was actually more fun than when we won with the Santa Cruz 70 Silver Bullet last year," said Bill. "About two-thirds of the way across, the wind dropped to 12 knots, but we were still able to do reachy 7s. Our worst speed of the entire crossing was 5.5 knots during one lull when it got really sloppy." The Erkelens definitely want to doublehand the Pacific Cup again next time — but their partners may have first call on Moonshine. "Doing the race in a Hobie 33 would be nice," says Bill. "They have the right sail area and they’re really fast downwind." The Gamier Multi-Family Feud Second overall went to another family affair, albeit one far more complex than the Erkelens. It all got started when Kevin Gamier, 24, who had previously done two Pacific Cups with entries from the Cal Maritime Academy, got to worrying that his brother Darrin, 26, a graduate student in physics at MIT, was getting depressed from taking schoolwork and life too seriously. So September, 1994 •

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during a work break aboard the tanker Arco Prudeau Bay last summer, happy-go-lucky Kevin phoned Darrin and suggested they doublehand the Pacific Cup. Much to Kevin’s surprise, his brother jumped at the suggestion. So Kevin went out and bought the Express 27 Chimera, fixing her up between tours at sea. While in Portland, he visited his uncle Tom Gamier, who 16 years ago had come within two days of doing the first Singlehanded TransPac. When Tom learned of the Kevin and Darrin’s plans, he called the boys’ father A1 — who lives aboard a big "Taiwan Turkey", but who has raced big sleds — and suggested they get their own Express 27 and whomp the kids. "It would be for bragging rights for the next 30 years," he acknowledges. "I only agreed to do the race with Tom because I knew he wouldn’t buy the boat," laughs Al. But Tom went ahead and acquired the Express 27 Locomotion, he had to live up to his commitment. While all four Garniers have quite a bit of sailing experience, they knew little or nothing about Express 27s before the start of the race. And it led to some difficulties. "We didn’t have a dodger," says Kevin, "because I figured that as long as we had the companionway hatch back and the board pinned in, water couldn’t get inside the boat. But when we hit our first big chop about 100 feet past the St. Francis starting line, the water rolled down the deck, underneath the hatch, up over the lip — and inside the boat!” "Thirty seconds into the race," Darrin remembers gloomily, "and our sea bags had become 150 pounds of sopping wet clothes." As for Uncle Tom and their father Al, they sailed Locomotion for all of about 20 minutes in preparation for the race. "We’d Gal Bar-or and Carlos Badell turned in an excellent performance with the Olson 25 'diva'.

Evie Quante wasn't about to let her father Bernard race across the Pacific again without her. never seen any of the six spinnakers until we were four days into the race," jokes Al.

I^evin and Darrin are a hoot, because they’re about as opposite as brothers could be. The two-years younger Kevin is clean¬ shaven, thin, gregarious and optimistic. It’s obvious he really loves his brother, who is bearded, heavier, less carefree and more pessimistic. When we interviewed them after the race, it was hard to believe they’d been on the same boat. "We tried to sail rhumb line the whole time," enthused Kevin. "We were double reefed and had a #3 up for the first 2.5 days. It was blowing 25 or 30 and it was really wet." "Yeah," added Darrin, "my arm was sore from holding the tiller, my kidneys hurt and it was really wet. We were definitely asking ourselves 'Is this fun?'" "What do you mean?" challenged a shocked Kevin. "Sure, it was wet and rough, but we were having a great time!" This was followed by a hilarious discussion about how much fun or how little fun it is "to crack off and surf with walls of water breaking over the deck". Kevin insisted it was a blast throughout, while Darrin maintained that he wasn’t sure until the fourth day — "when I finally got to take my boots off." Sailing along at a blistering pace and caring only that they beat their uncle and father, Kevin and Darrin were reported to be first in fleet for several days. They — along with the rest of the fleet — soon discovered that the Pacific Cup program for figuring standings had some serious glitches. By the time they neared the finish, they knew Moonshine had them beaten, but that they

were nip and tuck for second or third place. While Darrin may disagree with Kevin about whether the beginning of the race was fun or not, he doesn’t doubt his brother’s dedication. "Kevin thinks this isn’t a big deal or anything," says Darrin, "but let me tell you what he did when we were about 100 miles out. We were in a really tight battle with Triumph, and then we heard them radio saying they were only 40 miles from the finish. That meant it reallp looked close between us and them for second place. We also heard them blowing this stupid whistle, something they did every time they hit 10 knots. So the pressure was really on. "Anyway, Kevin was down below making dinner, chanting, 'We’ve got to beat them, we’ve got to beat them,' and I was driving in the middle of this squall. The boat was bouncing around like crazy, and I managed to wrap the chute around the headstay about 10 times. Kevin popped out on deck and let out a series of seamanlike expletives. I apologized and said we’d have to be really careful while fixing the problem.

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"Well, Kevin ran to the bow of the boat, and hand-over-handed himself up the headstay to a level above the numbers. Despite the fact we were in the middle of the squall and doing eight knots under main alone, he was hanging onto the headstay with one hand, and trying to unwrap the spinnaker with the other! 1 wanted him to get the hell back on deck, but he wouldn’t come down. He was up there for about 15 minutes — I’m serious — but he got the spinnaker unwrapped and we took off again. "Grateful for Kevin’s making up for my mistake, I went below, got his dinner and placed it in front of him," continues Darrin. "Kevin looked at me and said, 'I can’t eat. I don’t have enough energy to lift my spoon'." "The Express 27 is a Porsche," laughed Kevin. "We’ll do the race again." When he said this, Darrin looked off in the distance and mumbled something about a bad case of 'boat butt'. As it turned out, the Gamier brothers Enjoying the facilites at Kaneohe YC were Steve Chamberlin of 'Melange' (lower left) and Steve and Marilyn Hunt of'Triumph'.

corrected out just 34 minutes ahead of the third place finisher. As for the family battle, the 'kids' beat their 44-year old Uncle Tom and 49-year old father A1 by 17.5 hours. "We lost to my sons in the nightfighting," explains Al. "When you get to be our age, it’s harder to stay awake in the middle of the night. Bob and I got so fatigued that our watches were down to just 45 minutes. And we’d still have to pound and bang like hell on the deck to wake the other guy up. And the older you get, the less sure you are how fatigue is going to affect you. But my only disappointment was not having the usual big waves; 1 missed not having long surfs."

1 hird place went to Gal Bar-or and Carlos Badell aboard the former’s Sausalitobased Olson 25 Siva. While Bar-or only started sailing two years ago, the veteran Badell had nothing but compliments for his partner. "Gal did all the things a good mate does: he showed up for his watches on time, cooked, ate and made jokes. And he was an

Leaving home to ocean race doesn't mean you get to give up domestic-like chores such as sewing and mending. excellent driver with the spinnaker up. The last night, 1 really needed some sleep right when we got hit by an hour-long, 30-knot squall. But Gal drove through it without any problem, never coming close to broaching." Despite hitting a top burst of 17.9 knots, the only time the duo broached was when they were messing with a staysail and trying to steer with one foot. Badell reports that he, like Bar-or, is very interested in doublehanding the Pacific Cup next time. "I like getting to Hawaii fast on the Santa Cruz 70 Silver Bullet," says Badell, "but as far as having fun, I like doublehanding better. It’s a really good way to go, because if either one of you isn’t putting out 100%, you can tell right away. Besides, there’s a lot more to do." Badell is so interested in doublehanding again, that he’s already spoken with designer Tom Wylie about what it would cost to build the ideal 30-footer for the race. Both he and Bar-or figure a little larger boat would be better, both because it would surf quicker and longer, and because Badell doesn’t ever want to have to navigate with an undersized chart table while sitting on an ice chest again. With several boats correcting out less than an hour behind Siva, Badell figures the ^difference was they reached off in the rough early going while others such as sistership George and the Hawkfarm Roadhouse Blues fought to stay closer to the rhumb line. "It felt too bound up sailing that high," says Badell, "and once we cracked off, we really started moving." Siva also benefited from consistent wind. While they didn’t always have enough to surf, they always had enough to be sailing at hull speed. September. 1994 •

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WEST MARINE Fourth place overall and second across the finish line was a real dark horse, Steve and Marilyn Hunt’s Brewer 47 Triumph from the Richmond YC. She was the only fully crewed boat — as opposed to doublehanded — and only the non-ultralight — she displaces 30,000 pounds — to crack the top seven overall. The Hunt’s have been sailing together for many years. In fact, their first date was decades ago when they were 16 and went sailing on Lake Tahoe aboard a boat Steve had built. Except for a six-year period during which they had four children, they’ve owned sailboats ever since. Steve’s lifelong goal was to retire from his wholesale auto parts business at the age of 50, something that he did. Having always had the cruising dream, the Hunts began to search for the perfect cruising boat — one that would accommodate Steve’s 6’6"Trame. Through a series of strange twists and turns, they ended up having the hull, deck and keel of a Brewer 47 shipped from Maine to their backyard in Lafayette. When the hull and deck arrived in 1988, Steve and two other men began what would be 10,000-man hours completing the boat. "I worked hard all my life to retire at 50," laughs Steve. "But after I retired, 1 worked twice as hard for two years to complete our boat!" Like a handful of other entries, the Hunts used the Pacific Cup as their first step in the 'Milk Run' to New Zealand. They originally intended to take it easy on the way to Hawaii, but it didn’t turn out that way. "In the process of looking for a cruising boat, we met and became very impressed with naval architect Jim Antrim of El Sobrante," says Steve. "Several months before the start of this race, he agreed to come with us. Before Antrim signed on, we would have been happy with a middle-ofthe-road finish, but in order to preserve his reputation, we felt we had to do well. So we added all the spinnaker gear and two chutes — one of which we promptly blew out." Antrim turned out to be a valuable addition, not only for his racing expertise, but also for his strong stomach. He was the only one who didn’t get seasick in the first two days of heavy air reaching. Sailing as short a course as possible and blessed by surprisingly consistent wind, Triumph stunned the fleet by crossing the finish line second and correcting out 4th. "It was a fantastic experience," says Marilyn, who nonetheless admits, "there were times out there when I was asking myself why on earth I was doing it. But then the full moon would come up, we’d be flying along under the spinnaker, and it was something special. There were definitely more highs than lows for me." Page 130 •

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1Leviathan' broke so many of her genoa and spinnaker blocks, that owner Roger Williamson thought about ‘lifting1 this one from the club. It’s also quite possible that Marilyn’s published menu for the race had something to do with Triumph finishing so quickly. For the first 12 days, the meals featured delights such as roast turkey breast, Domaine Chandon Brut and Dove bars. But by the 13th day it was going to be "stale cereal and powdered milk", "Kraft macaroni and cheese", and "carrot sticks again". For the 14th and 15th days it was going to be Tang, Top Ramen, prunes, beef jerky, hard tack and limes — the kind of food only shorthanders can love. Triumph was the only boat in the fleet with a designated 'Chocolate Officer'. The Hunts will continue with the rest of the Milk Run, returning home every three months or so to partake in the many other opportunities life affords.

When we interviewed Bill Huseby after he won the doublehanded division of the 1988 Pacific Cup, he said he’d bought and outfitted the Olson-built Soverel 33 for just that race and would be selling her immediately. What a bullshitter! For there he was at the Kaneohe YC finish line again this year, taking fifth overall with mate Joe Groshong. Huseby — who is part of the big HewlettPackard sailing mafia in Oregon — and Groshong gave a lunar reason for the fact they beat Sting’s 1988 time by more than a day. "Being able to drive by the light of a big moon made a huge difference," said Huseby.

"When you have to focus almost exclusively on the lights of the compass and knotmeter, you fatigue very quickly and can’t sleep well off watch. With the moonlight, I could drive twice as long before I became fatigued." Three days from the finish, Sting lost a critical bolt that connects the headstay to the top of the mast. They were able to find it and make repairs, but it was a difficult task that cost them several hours. In one of the fleet’s many 'if onlys', they might have easily taken second place overall had it not been for the bolt. The one place Huseby came in first was with his sweetheart, Becky Hill, who was racing over on Magic Carpet. Three months before the start of the race, Huseby had decided he might propose to Becky in the middle of the race — because it would be the second anniversary of their first date, "a 17hour sailing ordeal on the Columbia River". So just before the start of the Pacific Cup, he gave Becky a note and told her not to read it unless he asked her to during the race. About halfway across, Huseby interrupted the roll call to tell the fleet they’d have to stand by for a few minutes while he "took care of a little business". He asked Becky to come on the radio, had her confirm it was indeed her by giving the peculiar spelling of her middle name, and then instructed her to open the note. It said that what he was about to ask her was based on several months premeditation, not the loneliness of doublehanding the Pacific Cup. "Will you marry me?" he asked over the radio, before a listening audience of 350 incorrigible smart-asses on 58 boats. For once there was a little respect, and nobody cut in. "I will," Becky responded after a brief pause. Huseby then gave Sting’s position and the roll call continued. The moment had been as brief as it was romantic. Becky’s father, a retired military officer who goes by the moniker 'The Colonel', learned of the proposed while watching Channel 12 in Portland because Huseby was providing the station with live reports. While proposing in such a manner was highly irregular, 'The Colonel', normally a stickler for etiquette, nonetheless gave his blessing.

ixth overall went to Stray Cat, the first of five Olson 29/30s. The boat was doublehanded by Pepe Parsons, a lifelong sailor, and Rebecca Dymond, a 26-year-old who was a sailing novice when she arrived in Santa Cruz from New York City two years ago. Oddly, it was Dymond who instigated the project. "I figure the only way for a woman to show her stuff is to singlehand," she

PACIFIC CUP 1994 explains. "And I figured the quickest way to become a good singlehander is do something like doublehand the Pacific Cup." So she picked out three guys as possible candidates to race with. It ended up being Parsons, and the two of them bought the Olson together. Parsons turned out to be an excellent choice, as he painstakingly went over the entire boat with Dymond, sharing his considerable knowledge and experience. "He taught me everything," Dymond says, "right down to helping me make our own storm sail. Now I can even take apart and reassemble a winch in the dark." Parsons turned out to be equally as good on the ocean — although he didn’t always cut Dymond as much slack as she might have wanted. "Jack Halterman, one of my mentors, had taught me a lot about sailing with the chute up, but he never told me anything about sailing with it in 35 knots. But that’s what 1 had to do, because Pepe said you win races by leaving the chute up until God takes it down. I told Pepe I didn’t know if I could handle driving in that much wind, but he just handed me the tiller and told me I’d have to because he was going to sleep. He told me I’d learn from any round-ups I might make." That’s not to say Dymond thought Parsons was mean. In fact, just the opposite. "Pepe would sing, which I found soothing. He was also a cut-up, and I liked the way he made jokes about the things that went wrong. It really made it easier for me." Dymond found doublehanding to be interesting, to say the least. "On the one hand you can’t help but get to know the other person really well. For example, I probably know the sounds and smells of Pepe’s body better than his wife does. On the other hand, if you get a little pissed at one another, it’s not so bad because one of you is usually asleep." Neither Parsons or Dymond know how fast they ever went, because Dymond wouldn’t permit a knotmeter on the boat. "Guys are always looking at knotmeters," she explains, "so I think they’re really nothing more than testosterone gauges." We suppose that’s one way of looking at them. Dymond characterizes the race as "fantastic and wonderful". I’ll be back in '96, but we’ll be sailing to win!" says the young woman, sounding as tough as her last name. Seventh overall went to the second fully crewed boat, Brian Boschma and Torben Bentson’s Hawkfarm Roadhouse Blues from San Francisco. It was an excellent performance with an older boat. Eighth overall went to Ned Flohr’s Barnett 46 Tin Man from Seattle. This was the fourth Pacific Cup for Flohr, who might be addicted to the event. It was also the second time he’s taken class honors.

boat, and we loved it. We’ll absolutely do this race again — and would even like to do a longer race. But we’re going to do it in our current boat, because we’re died-in-the-wool Midget Ocean Racers." Rounding out the Top Ten was Steve and Susan Chamberlin’s Express 37 Melange from Oakland. This was the second time in a row they played Pacific Cup bridesmaids to Tin Man. The only division not represented in Top Ten was E, where Gene Twiner’s class¬ winning Santa Cruz 50 Oaxaca corrected out first in class but just 12th the fleet.

'Aquaman' Patrick Lobos pumped many hours a day so his crewmates would have water to drink. In a post race poll, Flohr — who gave the fleet fishing advice that produced bountiful results — voted "the outstanding roll call personality" by a landslide. Flohr, notorious backer of womens’ sailing, had the 'tin man' that graces his boat’s battle flag mutilated by a group of funloving female competitors who placed a brassiere across its chest. Did we dream it, or did Flohr says he wanted to do the race with an all-women crew next time? Taking 9th overall were Don and Betty Lessley of the Cal 9.2 Freewind from San Francisco. He’s the President of the Ocean Yacht Racing Association (OYRA) in Northern California, and she’s the President of the Midget Ocean Racing Association (MORA). Naturally they were thrilled that so many small boats had done so well. "This is a great race," Don proclaims. "It has a super agenda and excellent sailing conditions. With our weather fax, our GPS — and especially the fantastic Pacific Cup guide written by Jim & Sue Corenman — the race was really made easy. The guide in particular was so thorough that it seemed like we’d already done the race before." "This was our first trans ocean race," Lessley continues, "and I couldn’t believe how wonderful and different it is than coastal racing. When you just sail along the coast, you can’t use windshifts and changes in weather as much. But on the big ocean, you can really make your boat fly according to your and her ability. We felt like it gave us the opportunity to sail the shit out of our

I n a race where everyone who finishes is a 'winner', there are a million wild and crazy stories. Some of the best came from Viking, Jim Barker’s Sausalito-based Hunter 45 that finished last in class and 49th in fleet. They might not have placed well, but they had a good time — once it was over. With a boatload of 'Pacific virgins', veteran Joe Guthrie was hired to come along and supervise — and calmly assure them that he’d lived through much worse. The misadventures started out with the usual rampant seasickness that afflicted almost the entire fleet the first two days. But on the second day, one of the crew asked the owner, "What should I do now, I have no steering?" When the owner asked what he meant, the helmsman spun the wheel around in circles to demonstrate. All Pacific Cup boats are required to have emergency rudders, but Viking’s was so clumsy, they decided to steer with the sails until they could get the steering cable back onto the sheave. Then Juan Carlos Colorado—there were some exceptional names on Viking — got tossed from the galley over to the nav station during one of the boat’s many violent rolls. When the Petaluma paramedic saw his wrist bent over backwards, he diagnosed it as a 'bad thing'. (When anything happened on Viking, even the most obviously good or bad, the crew would moronically inquire: "Is this a good thing or a bad thing?") Realizing it was a 'bad thing', Colorado made a splint and wrapped his wrist with duct tape. When he arrived in Hawaii, an orthopedic specialist said he’d done a nice job setting the break. * All during the crossing, Viking had problems with the genniker blocks or halyards falling down. When there was nothing left aloft to set from, somebody had to go up the mast. They chose Colorado — yeah, the guy with the broken wrist. The first time he went aloft, Colorado got slammed around pretty bad. "Once I hit the mast so hard, I yelled, 'Get me the f—k down!' When the crew was slow to get to the September. 1994 •

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Robert Maddison emerges from the cabin of 'Shadowfax' and takes his chances getting beaked by Henrietta. halyard, I added, 'I’m seasick, dammit, if you don’t get me down right now I’m going to puke all over you!" That got the crew moving. To Colorado’s credit, he went 'north' a second time and got the job done. It was also on the second day of the race that one crewmember, who shall remain nameless, washed his sailing gloves in the galley sink. That wouldn’t have been so bad had he shut the faucet off. He didn’t, so with 1,800 miles to go to the finish, the boat’s 120 gallons of water had flowed down the galley sink and into the briny Pacific. Fortunately, Viking had one of those hand-operated watermakers. Patrick Lobos — another crewman with a colorful name — soon became 'Aquaman'. For every 24 hours Lobos hand-pumped — and don’t ask us why only he pumped — they got six gallons of water. They also rigged up a water catchment system for the dodger, but it was futile. Even though they chased every squall they saw, they never collected a drop. That meant Viking showers were buckets of the Pacific poured over their heads, followed by a rinse off with Baby Wipes. At least until Leslie Hiram, the owner’s girlfriend, lost her grip on the bucket while trolling for water. Suddenly, the closest thing they had to a bucket was a empty Clorox bottle — with one side cut out. They taped up the side with duct tape and were soon more or less able to shower again. "We never would have made it without duct tape — we used three full rolls — ibuprofen and Guthrie," laughs Colorado. Despite all the mishaps — one watch was Page 132 •

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so intent on 'heating the boat up' to keep her moving in light winds that they actually sailed 12 miles away from the finish — owner Barker proposed to Leslie after the finish. She accepted. Based on the Pacific^ Cup, theirs is a relationship that should be able to survive adversity. All the participants raved about the welcome they got at the Kaneohe YC, but only Andy Eggler’s Coracle received that special welcome that only U.S. Customs and U.S. Immigration can give. Apparently the Coast Guard had learned — perhaps from the Latitude preview — that Eggler had an "all Swiss crew". Darned if the agents weren’t right there at the finish to make sure everybody’s papers were in order — which they were. "They were nice," said Eggler. "but I couldn’t believe it when they asked if we’d stopped at any foreign ports on the way between San Francisco and Hawaii. What did they think?" Eggler’s crew was indeed all Swiss: Marliese Albrecht, an opthalmologist, and Hans Ueli, an orthopedic surgeon, both of whom still live in Switzerland, and Eggler’s wife Cathy, who is also Swiss. While two extra crew could cut spinnaker changes to less than two hours, the group enjoyed the fact that it was just the four of them. The two couples had beat from California to Hawaii in a previous crossing, and had also sailed from North Carolina to Italy aboard a Swan. "We Swiss love sailing," says Eggler. "Both Marliese, our navigator, and Hans have their Master Certificates. And we’re absolutely signing up for the next Pacific Cup. It’s a ton of fun — besides, the more times you do it, the more you amortize the required gear." Hazing is a time-honored tradition of yacht racing. The crew of Jean-Yves Lendormy’s Jeanneau 45 Acabar, for example, gave a little to the mother of their 15-year-old crewmember we’ll call 'Dougie':

"Dear Dougie’s Mom: Your son is having lots of fun. He’s not spending too much time in bars because he has a new girlfriend. It’s a shame you can’t meet her, but her probation officer won’t let her leave the island. But the two of you would have a lot in common, as she’s about pour age. However, Dougie had her likeness tattooed on his left arm. He has ’Mum' tattooed on his right arm. We hope you like his new Mohawk."

1 his year’s Pacific Cup featured two all women’s entries — both from the Northwest — and a modest number of women crewing on other boats. Nancy Rander—wife of ’Raging Steve' —

finished a credible 5th in Class E and 30th overall with Magic Carpet — a boat the Randers raced in previous Pacific Cups, but is now owned by Mark McPherson who was racing aboard Rage. None of Nancy’s eight women crew had done anything more than short ocean races, although Nancy had been to Hawaii twice aboard Magic Carpet. Based on her racing experience with either all men or all women, Nancy — a fair and sensible woman — readily admits there is a big difference between the sexes. "Women are a little neater," she says conspiratorially, "and they don’t smell as bad. Further, if something stinks, men will say, 'Whew' — and walk the other way. Women, on the other hand, will investigate what smells and take care of the problem." But this year’s Pacific Cup also taught Nancy that men don’t always get the respect they sometimes deserve. "This was the first time I’d been in charge on a long race," she says, "and it was a completely different experience. There were things I’d done a zillion times while sailing with Steve, and all of a sudden I’d find myself saying, 'How did we do this?' I also learned that when you’re the one in charge, there’s enormous pressures you don’t feel when you’re just a

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Don and Betty Lessley of'Freewintf have a strong preference for sailing small boats, but on big oceans. member of the crew. I have much more respect for skippers than I ever had before." Every night the Magic Carpet women had a theme. 'Christmas in July', 'Halloween' during the full moon, 'Jimmy Buffet Night', Hey, don't bug me. This is the fun race to Hawaii!

'Reggae Night1, 'Erotic Night' — that kind of thing. We’ll believe women and men are essentially alike as soon as Chris Dickson adopts such team-building exercises tor his next Whitbread crew. Without being condescending, Nancy was originally mildly concerned about the all¬ women’s group on AndiamoIII, Susan Kerr’s Hans Christian 43 cutter sailing as the Seattle Womens’ Sailing Association. Except for owner/skipper Kerr — who herself hadn’t crossed an ocean — none of the five women had sailed together, sailed in the ocean or raced. But they not only made it across the finish line correcting out ahead of 20% of the fleet, they made it across fired with enthusiasm. "This bluewater passage and race will be the first of more to come for five new ocean racers who now have bluewater in their veins and are anxious to start next year’s Pacific Cup Race from San Francisco to Tahiti," they write. Good on you, Judy Forge, C.J. Williams, Maureen Rikke, Jeanne Walker and Eugenia Linam! 'Bligh' Kerr is reported to have broken a couple of ribs in the crossing, but what’s a little pain when you’re having fun? There’s no doubt that young women are

Navigator Phil Chin and Emma White of 1Aldebaran' figure out how many more miles to the finish line. more assertive these days. Bernard Quante of San Rafael tried to dissuade his 21-yearold daughter Evie from coming along, warning her that "you’ll have to take showers and stuff in front of a bunch of dirty old men". She dismissed his objections, and both dad and daughter were glad she made the trip. Quante, who’s done the race twice now, figures he won’t be able to keep himself from doing it a third time. Of course, it’s not just the younger women who are more assertive. "Hell no, 1 don’t cook between the two of us," laughs Betty Lessley, co-skipper of Freewind. "It was really, really great to drive our boat with the chute up in all that wind and really make her go!" exclaims Betty. And there was no denying her fervor. "She’s no kid," smiles husband Don, "but she sure loves to drive with the chute up when it gets windy."

1 or 13 years Seth Bailey raced his Fat Cat in San Francisco Bay’s Catalina 30 OneDesign class. Not a wealthy man, he supported his sailing habit with a second job — delivering San Francisco Chronicle’s each morning. Recently retired, he moved up to the Pedrick 43 Route de Vent that Peter and ?>usan Wolcott raced in the last Pacific Cup — which allowed them to race their new-tothem Farr 48 Confetti in division F. "1 love my new boat," says Bailey with a glee only a man who has worked hard to earn her can feel. "She’s the last I’ll ever own. With my Catalina 30, we didn’t even have pressure water. Now I’ve got hot & cold pressure water, hot showers, refrigeration — September, 1994 •

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Some sailors arrived so exhausted, they were able to zonk out upon things as unstable as bar stools. It can be a grueling race. it’s luxury, like moving from a shack to the nicest suite in San Francisco!" Although Bailey has moved upscale, his racing instincts haven’t softened. "Our two biggest thrills came on the very first day," he allows. "Veterans of Cityfront racing, we port-tacked our entire class at the start! And of all the B and C division boats, only Triumph beat us out the Gate. But we came out toward them on port tack near Mile Rock when they were on starboard. When they hailed us, we told them to hold their course — then we lee bowed 'em and made them tack away. That left the whole ocean open before us!” Bailey tells the story like a guy who wouldn’t have been happier if he’d won the lottery. Sixty-five-year old Seth’s 35-year-old wife Bev won the 'Clinton flip-flop' award for not being able to decide whether to race or not. The secretary to the Chancellor at Chabot Los Positas Community College, Bev just could not make up her mind. She went so far as to be on the St. Francis YC dock, sea bag in hand, scopalomine patch behind her ear, before deciding against it. "Next time," she says.

From the notebook: What Was It 'Really' Like? With many of the crews composed of strangers rather than well-honed crews, there was some considerable pre-race interpersonal apprehension. Brian Bos, skipper of the Santa Cruz 40 Promotion, put it best: "The only thing you can compare this with is a 12-day blind date. We started with Page 134 • UkuMI? • September. 1994

six strong-willed, opinionated, aggressive individuals who hardly knew each other, and whose skill levels were mostly unknown. We’re still speaking with each other, and should be friends for a long time for having done the race." Back To The Drawing Board — It was a dark and stormy night on Tin Man, with six members of the crew on the rail and 'eating' waves. All of the sudden, a very large wave engulfed the boat, picked up the six crew and washed them aft. This was followed by a 'psssst!' sound, and Michael Flohr shouting: ”1 blew up!" "What?" his father Ned asked. When he turned around to see, his son looked liked the Pilsbury Doughboy, his water-activated lifejacket having self-inflated. He wasn’t the only one who had this happerx Which Way Is The Sky? Certain members of the crew on the Orion 50 Tyee had a tendency to become disoriented in the middle of the night. On one particularly breezy night, one of the crew took the helm and had a lot of trouble maintaining a steady course. After several frantic gibes approaching 'death roll' status, one of the owners stuck his head — colored red by the compass light — out the companionway. "Is this the hurricane?" he asked with some distress. Although hurricane Gilma was somewhere in the same ocean, she wasn’t even close. His half-awake concern reduced the rest of the crew to tears of laughter. From The Mouths Of Babes — After two

days of hanging his head in a bucket and being really seasick, five-year-old Chris Pohle of the Ericson 38 Wild Type, with big tears in his eyes, said: "I like the going to Hawaii part, but I really hate the seasick part." Chris later had a great dream about a 'Mail buoy'. "It’s an orange buoy out in the middle of the ocean. One side of it has mail slots all over it, the other side has a dispenser that issues an ice cream sandwich for everybody on your crew." Chris Conner, also aboard Wild Type, had an even stranger dream. "I was having a conversation with Richard Nixon in the former President’s backyard. He’s actually a pretty nice guy." TakeTwoAndCallMelnTheMorning— Dan Nitake nominated one of his own crewmates aboard the Olson 29 Trsis for the 'seamanship' award because, "that person recognized the subtle signs of constipation, and then braved extreme ribbing and verbal abuse to insert two suppository units." You wouldn’t have thought anyone would have had a problem with tight bowels on Trsis, as she was leaking badly from a thru hull, the mast, water tanks and rudder shaft. They had to bail 20 gallons of water a day, and still the lee bunk in the virtually bilgeless boat was often awash. Weird Parties — Pepe Parsons and As we left Hawaii, 'Still Crazy1 was on her side, but Ron Corbin and Jill Hardiman were still upright.

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Rebecca Dymond on Stray Cat had an insurance party' 100 miles offshore — because that’s when their insurance became invalid. In as much as they reported seeing "three large green saucer-like craft hovering over the boat the fourth night out", they’ll be lucky to ever get insurance again. And we won’t even mention the 'Russian submarine'. If It Ain’t Broken, Don’t Fix It — "The crew of Candy Dancer set a chute and left it up for nine straight days, allowing them to spend much of their time eating Russian Beluga caviar provided by the employee of a cruise ship line. Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention — The crew of the C&C Landfall 48 Aldebaran nominated crewman Ross Morgan for the seamanship award because, "he threaded a line through six feet of plastic hose by wadding a spot ball from a piece of string and blowing it through the other end." It was reported he was able to achieve this "awesome" feat because he plays the harmonica. Why he did it was never explained. This Old Sail — Roger Williamson, owner of the 52-ft steel Leviathan started the race with just one spinnaker, a $350 job he picked up from Orange Coast College. Despite having 54 patches and celebrating its 10th birthday on the way across, it pulled the 54,000-lb boat all the way across the Pacific — except for clews temporarily falling off. Williamson was particularly impressed that the heavy boat with the one ancient

You had to look far and wide to find a happier man in Hawaii than Seth Bailey, owner of the Pedrick 43 'Route du Vent'. spinnaker was able to beat a J-35 with six spinnakers in a drag race to the finish. This Old Sail, II — Overall winners Bill and Melinda Erkelens of Moonshine bought a brand new spinnaker just for the race. They found out it had too narrow a range, and relied primarily "on a funky old .75 Jeff Madrigali gave us two days before the start". How Soon They Forget — Four years ago, while seven days into the Pacific Cup aboard Yukon Jack, Gary Hausler informed his crewmates that while he liked them, he didn’t care for ocean racing in the least and wouldn’t ever be doing it again. Six months ago, he got Doug Teakall to help him locate and buy the Santa Cruz 40 Gandy Dancer for this year’s Pacific Cup. Hausler not only enjoyed himself, he’s even sailing her back to the mainland! Those Damn Things Better Taste Mighty Good! The crew of Aldebaran hooked two fish at once. As they slowed the boat to reel them in, the helmsman wrapped the chute around the headstay so tight that it took five hours to cut away. From then on it was referred to as the 'fish wrap'. You Mean It’s Not Until Next Year? The crew of Bodacious, laden down with 24 TransPacs worth of experience, sailed so far south that some folks assumed they thought the Tahiti Race was this year. Whatever wind they were looking for, they sure didn’t find. Iron Stomach Award—To Kevin Kiengst, who drove Acabar singlehanded for 30 hours while the remainder of the crew puked. Iron Stomach Award, Ultra Division—To Peter Runyon of Leviathan. "When five of our eight crew got seasick, Runyon braved the smell, the pitching, and the first night’s dinner in order to fix the head in two hours." We’re Ready For The Whitbread Now — Upon reaching Mile Rock — l/2,000ths of

Thanks to the tips of Ned Flohr, the fleet had a great fishing year. the way into the Pacific' Cup — David Fullegar of the lovely Taswell 43 Lyric plugged in the Kaneohe Bay finish line as the next waypoint. The autopilot did 100% of the driving from then on." If Chay Blyth was dead, he’d be rolling over in his grave. Dangers Of The Deep — "While blast reaching on the third night in almost complete darkness," reports the Brian Bos of Promotion, we took off down the face of a wave. During the acceleration, a squid rocketed out of the waves and struck crewmember Mark Pichel in the head — almost knocking him out—before landing in the drink holder beside him. * "From then on, Pichel turned bone white whenever there was any unusual sound from the water — and nearly passed out when he heard or saw a flying fish break the surface. At night, when we could hear the fish and see the silhouettes go by, we’d say, "Mark, 1 think you hear them coming, and I think they’re coming in!!" It would get him shaking with fear. Dangers Of The Deep — From Above — September. 1994 •

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PACIFIC CUP 1994 Among the numerous birds that stopped on boats was Henrietta, a boobie or albatross — the crew isn’t sure — that rested atop the Valiant 32 Shadowfax’s dodger for about 10 hours. As Ed Farell ducked his head under the dodger to come out on watch, Henrietta leaned over and 'beaked' him on the back of

the skull — and hard enough to leave marks. The bird wasn’t so welcome after that.

1 et when it comes right down to it, nobody got more memories from their entry fee than did Ron Corbin of the appropriately

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Gal Bar-or T. Bentsen/B. Boschma Don & Betty Lesstey Bob Nance Craig Douglas H. Bernard Quanta Robert Maddison Keith Dtnsmoor Daniel Goodman Mke Lindsey

Sausalito San Jose Novato Sacramento San Rafael San Rafael Mill Valley Calistoga Novato Seattle, WA

12:19:53:36 12:23:01:55 13:06:30:19 13:16:34:04 13:06:41:41 13:12:47:02 14:15:57:10 14:21:32:04 16:00:01:10 16:06:11:00

07:070406 07:11:55:55 07:14:48:19 07:17:23:34

DIVISION B 1 1 Moonshine* 13 Happy Trails 2 3 16 Silver Sea Star 4 i 27 Different Worlds 5 39 Presto* 6 42 Andiamo til 7 43 Wild Type

Dog Patch 26 Valiant 40 Jeanneau37 Valiant 40 B-25 HC43 Ericson 38

Bill & Melinda Erkelens David Bennett DeWayne Enyeart At Famer Todd Witlsie SWSA/Susan Kerr J. Pohte/C. Conner

Piedmont San Leandro Olympia, WA Pt. Richmond Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Roseville

11:09:35:50 12:0720:45 12:20:17:40 12:2155:16 13:20:52:29 13:18:43:38 13:21:22:13

06:10:33:40 07:16:56:45 07:18:58:10 08:06:56:46 09:0301:29 0905 2838 09:06:58:13

DIVISION C 1 2 Chimera* Triumph 2 • 4 3 19 Night Watch 4 20 Route Ou Vent 5 22 Locomotion* 6 23 Aldebaran 7 25 My Time 8 35 Coracle 9 41 Santiago 10 44 Lyric 11 50 Andiamo

Express 27 Brewer 47 . Moody 425 Pednck 43 Express 27 CSC 48 Land. Newport 41 Cal 39-1 Ericson 38 Taswelt 43 Explorer 45

Kevin Gamier Steve Hunt Jerry Knecht Seth Bailey ThOmas Gamier Peter Whyte George Becker Andy Eggler Jim Conklin David Fullegar Gina & Kent Morrow

San Pedro Lafayette San Anselmo Alameda Portland, OR Sausalito Monterey Sausalito Richmond Los Gatos Anacortes, WA

11:17:27:38 11:09:10:21 12:02:34:36 12:09:40:14 12:1227:39 12:0509:45 12:1208:16 13:06:42:30 : 13:17:59:08 13 1034 11 : 15:07:53:25

07:06:3ft 38 07:07:25:21 07:23:0606 07:23:17:44 0801:30:39 0801:41:15 08:04:03:46 08:18:36:30 0905:18:38 09:08:14:41 10:19:12:55

DIVISION D 1 5 Sting* 2 6 Stray Cat" 3 11 Tsirfs 4 21 Still Crazy" 5 26 Rocinante 6 29 MasRapido* 7 31 Acabar 8 40: Radical Sheik 9 52 Chap

Soverel 33 Olson 30 Olson 29 CHson 30 Ben. First 42 Olson 30 Jeanneau 45 J/33 S&S50

BiHHuseby R. Dymond/P. Parsons Dan Nitake Ron Corbin Alex Mataccorto Peter Cullum Jean-Yves Lendormy H. Allen/R. Broman Laurence Gold

Portland, OR Soquel Santa Cruz Seattle, WA San Jose Marina del Rey San Francisco Mil Valley Pleasant Hill

11:00.11:31 11:03:55:56 11:07:4701 11:2t;46:11 11:18:2101 12:02:1708 1208:09:59 12:19:10:33 1508:17:11

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DIVISION E 8 Tin Man 1 2 10 Melange 3 18 Kaimttoa 4 24 Leviathan 5 30 Magic Carpet 6 33 Fury 7 34 Tyee 8 37 Bodacious 9 49 Viking

Barnett 47 Express 37 J/35 Custom 52 Cust. Smith 42 C&C44 Orion 50 Farr 40 Hunter 45

Ned Flohr S. & S. Chamberlin David Nottage Roger Williamson Nancy Rander Robert Oyas Christopher Conklin John Ctauser Jim Barker

Seattle, WA Oakland Kaneohe, HI Irvine Portland, OR Kirkland, WA Newport Beach Walnut Creek Sausalito

10:23:28:00 11:0008:43 1107:56:32 1107:50:18 11:20:31:41 11:18:51:12 12:01:51:50 11:23:18:53 13:07:44:27

07:14:23:30 07:15:04:13 07:22:52:02 08:02:12:48 08:09:43:41 08:14:22:42

DIVISION F 1 12 Oaxaca 2 28 Rage 3 32 Gandy Dancer 4 45 Confetti 5 46 ProMotion 6 47 Yukon Jack

SC 50 Sunrise 70 SC 40 Farr 44 SC 40 SC 50

Gene Twiner Steve Rander Doug Teakell Peter & Susan Wolcott Brian Bos Swift Salting

Gig Harbor, WA Portland, OR Alameda Los Altos Watsonville Pt. Richmond

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named Olson 30 Still Crazy, who doublehanded over with Dave Linger. Four hours before the start, he stripped to his Speedo and jumped into the Bay to scrub the boat’s bottom. Two hours later, he was back in the Bay again, retrieving parts of a Press Pot coffee maker that Linger had dropped overboard. It would not be the last swimming Corbin would do before Hawaii. About halfway across, the crew of Still Crazy found themselves side by side with the all-women’s entry, Magic Carpet. When the boats became becalmed, the gallant Corbin swam over to the girls with a gift of instant espresso. Or tried to. As soon as he hit the water, a gust came up and Carpet sailed off. Side by side once again later in the race, the girls tossed a bag full of candy over to the Still Crazy crew. The toss was a little short, so Corbin jumped in once again. In the process of climbing back aboard his Olson, he got his hand caught in the fish hook they were trailing. At least the same hook would catch three dorado coming across. Still Crazy and Magic Carpet were to sail in company for several more days, during which time the ones with testosterone tried to get some of those without — specifically Jill Hardiman — to come on over and 'be crazy'. It was a no go — at least temporarily. For the boats had hardly tied up at the finish before Corbin and Hardiman were, to use an expression, an item. Oh, there’s plenty more. Corbin is a 'work hard/play hard' sort of paramedic, and during some partying an eating error sent him falling into anaphylactic shock late one night at the club. With his air passage beginning to narrow, he sent someone to fetch the ephedrine from his boat’s medical kit. While others called 911, he gave himself an injection in the Kaneohe YC’s men’s bathroom at 0200. He was rushed to inten¬ sive care, recovering in time to saddle up to the bar again the next evening. An energetic guy, Corbin was helpful in loading the other small boat entries onto trailers for the trip over to the Matson terminal. Indeed, his was to be the last boat lifted out, just before the Awards Dinner. At the apex of the boat’s lift, the crane post popped out of its mounts, dropping Still Crazy diagonally across the trailer below. The hull suffered a nasty vertical crack, a big dent in the rail and other minor damage, but nothing Ron Moore can’t fix. The last time we saw Ron Corbin, he was standing in front of his fractured boat, Jill in one hand, a beer in the other, and a great big smile on his face. While it may have been more so for Corbin than most of the others, surely the 1994 West Marine Pacific Cup was a race to remember. — latitude 38

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and it sure wasn’t I Hawaii. But somehow, as I entered the OakI land-Alameda Estuary, it seemed like the I tropics. Sure, it was too cool to be the I tropics, but compared to sailing the slot, the 1 Estuary is hot as Haiti. And the smooth water I sailing is reminiscent of more balmy climes. Face it, short of the deep-south Bay or the I far-east Delta, the Estuary is the ultimate I place to get in out of the cold, saltwater

'Swiftsure' glides up the Estuary.

shower of typical Bay sailing. After a recent fog-laden passage from Sausalito, I was happy to get into the warm fuzzy of the near-east Bay. I was on my way to pick up a friend, a newcomer to sailing, who was supposed to meet me the next day in Alameda. Another plus for the Estuary — it’s the perfect place to introduce non-sailors

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to the sport, or in my case, the lifestyle. 1 high-tailed it, wing-on-wing, down the Oakland Inner Harbor Entrance Channel — as the Estuary is called on the charts — with especially hot expectations. I peeled off the layers of foul weather gear, shook the reef out of the main, and set the pole for the unfurled 150 genny at the entrance. "What do you think, Ralph? Can you handle this?" 1 asked the autopilot. I’ve

PORTS OF CALL heard that it’s okay for singlehanders to talk to inanimate objects, although I’m not so sure about replies. "Aye, aye," he said.

" 1'he sails filled easily and only needed occasional trimming despite the efforts of the outgoing power yachters to unnerve me. With a companion I would have set the chute. At the dog-leg to the left, the pole had to come down and the genny flopped over. The passing freighter, the close encounter with a tug and barge, the Friday night racers — none of it stressed out Ralph, who dutiful¬ ly steered through them all while I cracked a cold one. Even the deafening thunder of weekend warriors who usually practice 'touch and go's in F-16s were absent from the Alameda Naval Air Station. It must have been the defense spending cuts that canceled their fun. The Estuary is a good place to inspect the ships at close range that cause us boaters so much concern on foggy Bay transits and coastal passages. Up close, the humbling enormity of the ships stacked high with containers made me even more aware of the risks of being run down at sea, or of running into one of those containers submerged just under the surface. From my four near misses (really near hits) I don’t need to be any more humble. Hey, why not have the Coast Guard require that containers be made to sink when lost overboard? Fortunately, most containers make it to where they’re going. In Oakland, the 15story-high container cranes of the American President Lines snatch them from the decks of ships like giant horses at the feeding trough. Once you see the operation in motion, it’s not hard to believe that Oakland

After a grueling day of flat-water sailing, the dock at Scott's offers welcome respite. is the third largest container ship port on the West Coast. Next door to American Presidents Lines is the Schnitzel scrap yard, a man-made moun¬ tain composed of shredded automobiles. Passing by, I watched as a huge magnetic crane loaded several tons of metal at a time Poge 140 • [aX+U*/c 39 • September, 1994

into the hold of a waiting cargo ship. The wrecks of Buicks and Dodges will no doubt return from Asian foundries as Toyotas. Isn’t that convenient? All Americans have to do is buy ’em and drive ’em.

enerally, the breeze down the Estu¬ ary is steady and gentle, coming from the west to northwest at 10-12 knots, with pre¬ dictable shifts around Marina Village, where it comes from the west to southwest at 15. The wind tends to be a little stronger on the Oakland side, since there aren’t as many ob¬ structions as on the Alameda side. The morning and afternoon fog of the Bay burns off early here and, except for July and some of August, mostly does not appear at all. The temperature is consistently 10 degrees higher than in the City. As I made preparations to dock I noticed the roller furling line had become hitched around the tack horn on the bow. With Mari¬ ner Square directly abeam I knew anything short of a nuclear disaster could be handled. North Sails, Star Marine, Mariner Boat Yard for damage control; Nor Cal Yachts if I needed to replace the whole boat. Alameda is probably the premier place on the Bay for boat storage and maintenance. Sure, there’s Richmond, Sausalito, and San Francisco, but for the highest concentration

‘ThullY ghosts past the slipways of the old Bethlehem Shipyard where freighters and troop transports were once built. of boats and all services, look to the Estuary. There are two dozen places to keep your boat, eight haul-out facilities, eight chand¬ leries, a dozen sailmakers and canvas shops, and dozens of service shops from electronics to propeller pitching. Svendsen’s is probably the most comprehensive yard in the Bay Area. Stone’s can take really large boats. Grand has the newest facility. Nelson’s is a progressive, full service yard. Ralph saved the day once again, how¬ ever. I had him tack back out into the middle of the channel and mingle with the racers nearing the windward mark while 1 went for¬ ward and unwrapped the line. On my way back to the cockpit, my pager went off. 1 called back via the marine operator and got Louie, the friend I was supposed to meet the next day. He asked if he could bring his sister along and I said sure. You never want to deny Louie a favor.

I pulled into the yellow Marina Village guest docks next to the yacht brokerage offices and paid a visit to the harbor office. It’s not Marina Vallarta, but then again, there are almost no mosquitoes here. "Hey dude, what’s up? I thought you were

THE OAKLAND ESTUARY i

wasting away in Margaritaville," called my longtime friend, assistant harbormaster Wyn Hughes. He and harbormaster Alan Weaver, both very friendly folks, looked as if they were having fun at this job while main¬ taining a professional demure. They gave me the short briefing about the location of the facilities and my dinner options. I was pleased to find out that the first overnight stay here was free. Wyn told me about the marina — the largest in Northern California with 950 berths — and pointed to the shopping center across the street. "If you need anything it’s over there," he said. I walked around to work the kinks out of my legs after hours of sitting and discovered a pleasant mix of offices, green space and townhouses.

According to Wyn’s information folder, this was once the home of the Bethlehem Shipyard, known for building freighters and troop transports before and during World War II, and even a couple of cruise ships after the war. Those slanted buildings at the water’s edge were the shipways. It’s hard to imagine all these new offices and lush green parks were once a very heavy industrial area where even the steel for shipbuilding was made right on the premises. Since Louie and his sister were not due until the next day, 1 was ready for a night on the town. Mariner Square would have been a short walk back, and while 1 fondly remem¬ bered the many tureens of the wonderful clam chowder, garlic toast and dancing at the Rusty Pelican bar, I knew it had closed to the public. It is now called the Pavilion and is only opened for private gatherings. I wondered what happened to all those nauti¬ cal artifacts crafted by Spike Africa. Chevy’s was still going strong and a new Italian restaurant named Bacci’s has opened, but this night I had something a little wilder in mind. There’s something inexplicable about the effect of sailing on the libido, especially sailing alone. The country and western dance place next to Mariner Square called Denim and Diamonds could probably qualify as a meat market, but I passed it up because real sailors do not dance the two-step, and I never have been much for negotiating the price of beef. I opted instead for the Tied House micro¬ brewery restaurant. It’s located just beyond the last gate of Marina Village, and is named after the tradition of English pubs which were 'tied' to a particular brewery. The food is good, the beer is great, and the reggae music is superb. Nevertheless, as usually happens to lone sailors, I remained alone. All it takes is a toot on the air horn to pass through the three opening bridges on the Estuary.

It was such a slow night I even took a selfguided tour of Oakland Yacht Club (yes, in Alameda) next door, and found it not at all stuffy. Their digs are modern and impressive. Founded in 1913, Jack London was one of the early members. Then I walked the hundred yards to Encinal Yacht Club for a peek at their pool. This club was established in 1880 and is one of the oldest clubs in the state. Both clubs offer reciprocal privileges and I hear the food is great.

1 he next morning, the fog lifted from my brain about the same time as it lifted from Alamda, about 10 a.m. After a few espressos at the Coffee Mill in the shopping center, I straightened the boat up and headed to the deli to collect my guests. "Hi, Louie. Who’s the beautiful woman with you?" I asked, knowing the answer in advance. "Buddy (he never called you by your name), meet my sister, Sicily. And this is her daughter, Malta." My gaze slipped from the attractive blond woman in her late 20s to the 8-year-old munchkin coyly lagging behind, her right arm bearing a plaster cast hung in a sling. That must have been the part of the radio conversation I had missed while diving for the helm yesterday to prevent a round-up. Now I was indeed very glad to be in the Estuary. While I have nothing against chil¬ dren, even a child in a cast, that combination could spell disaster in the Bay. "Welcome aboard, my friends, to my humble a-boat," I quipped, reaching unsuc¬ cessfully for an Italian accented pun. "Nice boat, pal," said Louie. "Is there a bathroom?" asked the little girl as soon as we slipped the dock lines and were underway. Louie had found the gourmet burrito place in the shopping center and packed up a variety of goodies including spinach and salmon burritos. They had also grabbed some salami and bags of chips from the deli. Loaded with enough food to gag the fleet, we set off for a tour of the Estuary. Since I wanted to be sure the three sailing virgins would enjoy themselves, I started off by simply motoring around and playing tour guide.

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n the left, ladies and germs, is the Potomac, which was once Franklin Roose¬ velt’s presidential yacht," I recited from literature Wyn had provide me. "It was seized several years ago in a drug bust and has been recycled to the tune of $2.5 million

THE OAKLAND ESTUARY from the Feds, more than $1 million from the Port of Oakland, and the rest through fund¬ raising and donations for a grand total of over $5 million! It’s a historical landmark that might open to the public someday if a terminal ever gets constructed to accommo¬ date the physically challenged. The boat itself already has wheelchair access to accommodate the late president. Meanwhile, the Port charters it out for $2,500 for three hours and uses it to entertain VIPs." We took a spin by Jack London Square where many really superb restaurants are within a lifering throw of the free guest dock next to Scott’s Seafood Restaurant. Next door, the fort-like Jack London Village houses the Jack London Museum with mem¬ orabilia from that seagoing author. Overnight guest berthing behind the Waterfront Plaza Hotel to the West of Scott’s, and in any of the four large basins run by the Port of Oakland, costs $10 a night. The Port runs so much of the water¬ front in Oakland it should be called Porto Oaklanda. "Are we there yet?" Malta whined. With Louie at the wheel, steering worse than Ralph, we narrowly avoided the juniors’ dinghy race in front of Encinal Yacht Club. Malta seemed to enjoy the close-up action of kids her own age trying to right their over¬ turned boats. As we ducked into Brooklyn Basin, 1 explained to Louie that a big variety of racing takes place on the Estuary includ¬ ing shells, kayaks and whaleboats. "All of which," I added, "have right of way over sailboats, even under sail." We left Government Island to starboard and I had to make sure Louie left the red day markers on the starboard side, too (red, right, returning comes in handy here), be¬ cause if you stray, you could become perma¬ nently skewered on one of those nasty boil¬ ers or keel bolts left over from the many sunken square riggers. Again reading from Wyn’s file, we learned that almost the entire Alaskan Packers fleet, wintering here in the late 1800s, was burned and sunk to protest a decrease in fish prices ... or was it an increase in berth rent? The gnarly spikes of the unfortunate fleet still become exposed at low tide along the north¬ ern and eastern sides of the island, definitely ruling out that shore as an ideal place to careen for bottom cleaning and painting. One of the few surviving ships of the Packer fleet was the Star of Alaska, which is present¬ ly docked at the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco under her original name, Balclutha.

i^Iowadays, the Northern California Office of the 11th Coast Guard District occupies the island, and this is where you Page 142 *UX^UM19* September. 1994

would come to file your papers to document your vessel. The Coast Guard’s 378-foot cutters are tied alongside the southern shore. At the far end of the cut, beyond more good restaurants and a couple of hotels, just short of the narrow, wooden bridge that abruptly halts sailboat traffic, is L.J. Quinn’s Lighthouse Restaurant & Pub. Finally, little Malta got to go potty. Once a functioning lighthouse at the en¬ trance of the cut (until our government sold it in 1967 for one dollar), Quinn’s was moved by barge to its present location and made into a restaurant. We climbed the stairs to the sailor bar that has a nautical atmos¬ phere so thick you practically have to hack your way in with a rigging knife. On Thurs¬ day nights, Skip Hendersen’s group sings sea chanties accompanied by an antique squeeze-box, fiddle and an assortment of old time instruments. Even in their absence you can imagine salty old sea farts sitting around the fire tossing empty peanut shells onto the floor while singing ditties with a full head of Anchor Steam. Even though the guest dock can accom¬ modate large boats, only those whose reverse gear works really well should attempt coming in. The channel is tight, and much too narrow to turn around in except by backing and filling. The Metropolitan Yacht Club, located next door, shares the dock space and can authorize overnight stays. There is typically plenty of room on the side of the marina nearest Pacific Seafood’s commercial fish dock. Boats are also allowed to anchor overnight in the basin next to the bridge. Back out on the Estuary, we gave a long and short blast on the air horn at the Park Street Bridge, one of three spans at the far end of the Estuary. The bridge lifted and we motored through. Malta squealed with de¬ light and stuck out her tongue at the backedup Sunday afternoon traffic.

^^gainst my better judgment and de¬ spite graphic descriptions of mayhem and drowning, Louie convinced me that they were all ready for "the big sail" — out the Estuary and across the Bay. "You don’t know what you’re in for," I relented with a sigh. Since dodging boats while short tacking up the Estuary can be intense, I suggested that Malta stay out of the way until the end of the channel. In other words, go below. She never re-emerged. That was just as well, as the plaster cast would have disintegrated. By the time we were in the lee of Treasure Island, mom had joined her, sitting on the forward edge of the settee while Malta curled up in the V-berth. Once out of the lee of Treasure Island, projectiles erupted from every nook, cranny, locker and drawer in the interior of the boat. The girls dodged them pretty well, although watching two guys in the cockpit scrambling to duck behind each other to avoid the deluge of spray probably didn’t do much to calm them. Louie finally relinquished the wheel to Ralph and found a dry spot at the front of the cockpit.

It was actually a beautiful day on the Bay, but even after I tucked the reef back in and the boat was under control, no amount of rhetoric could persuade the female contingent to come out. Only after the dock lines had been securely fastened did Malta and Sicily reemerge, and then only to say goodbye with a glare. Louie shrugged and said he loved it, and that we would have to do it again someday. Indeed we would, I thought. Indeed we would. ' '

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COUNTDOWN T

1 hey’re waiting for the America’s Cup party to begin in San Diego. Some early birds have already arrived to chop veg¬ etables and get the punch bowl filled, but the hors d’oeuvres don’t go on the table until October 28 when the second International America’s Cup Class (IACC) World Cham¬ pionships start. After that, the eliminations for the challengers and defenders begin on March 18, 1995, followed by the main

the syndicate compounds — which will be spread around San Diego Harbor and Mis¬ sion Bay — to talk to personnel and see the boats. As in the past, the keels will remain shrouded, at least until the official, public X. unveiling at Shelter Island on April 9 for the two finalists in both the Louis Vuitton Cup

was living in Piedmont before signing on for the current campaign last September, "but so far they’ve shown that they don’t need it. They’re very focused, more so than the

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course, the Cup finals starting on May 6. According to the organizers of the Cup activities, the upcoming version will he more viewer-friendly than the previous editions. Three races of the IACC Worlds, for exam¬ ple, will be held inside San Diego Bay. On Sunday, October 30, there will be a "Party on the Pier: Yachts of Fun" at the downtown Broadway Pier, with the races starting and finishing a winch handle’s throw away. The race course will tour Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Coronado and the Embarcadero Parks. Ten thousand spectators are ex¬ pected, as well as bands, sailing displays and restaurant booths. A field of at least six yachts are expected, including the three potential American defenders, the Japanese

Challenger Series and the Citizen Cup De¬ fender Series. The opening ceremonies for the Cup finals on May 5 will feature another unveiling of the keels of the tvfco remaining entries. For those who like to view dropping skirts, these events should provide plenty of thrills.

and the two French syndicates. During the Cup elimination trials, spectators will, on special days, be allowed inside

ington, the women are getting stronger at ah amazing rate. "We thought we’d have to modify some of the gear," says Kimo, who

Page 144 • LtfZUAJ! • September, 1994

peaking of skirts (anything for a segue!), the women of Bill Koch’s America? defense campaign have been on the water off San Diego for a couple of months now. According to sailing coach Kimo WorthOn// the 'America3' all-women's team (below) and the 'Nippon Challenge' are sailing off San Diego so far.

men." Comparisons to "the men" are no doubt going to be ubiquitous as this historic defense team works its way to the final eliminations. All 24 members of the team sailed Bill Koch’s maxi Matador2 at this summer’s New York Yacht Club Sesquicentennial Regatta in Newport, RI. While they didn’t exactly cover themselves in glory, the team did fare well against their closest rival, the maxi Longobarda, which was sailed by men, and they got a real taste of big boat racing. "The NYYC event was a confidence builder," says Vince Moeyersoms, president of the America3 Foundation syndicate. "There’s no doubt in our minds that we’re competitive." The final afterguard combination hasn’t been determined for the A3 group. In New¬ port, Leslie Egnot drove upwind while Dawn Riley steered off the breeze. JJ Isler called the tactics, Anne Nelson navigated and Courtenay Becker trimmed the main. "That combination worked well," says Moeyer¬ soms, "but you’ll see positions change at the Worlds and in the early trials. We don’t put a high premium on who’s going to drive."

1 he only other syndicate that’s been wetting its bottom(s) off Point Loma so far is the Nippon Challenge. Following their im-

TO THE CUP

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Eric Goetz’s shop in Bristol, RI, which should be ready to go in the water around Thanks¬ giving. They’ll use their old boat, US 11, for the IACC Worlds and train with two boats through the winter. "Dennis is the master of two-boat speed testing," notes Isler. On board Conner’s boat will be several

pressive debut in 1992, the Japanese com¬ mitted themselves to an all-out effort in 1995. They started training in Japan in 1992 and moved to San Diego in February of this year. "I like their chances," says ESPN com¬ mentator and 1987 America’s Cup winning navigator Peter Isler (who’s also JJ’s hus¬ band and doing his fair share of diaper changing for the couple’s new baby). "They were the first to build a new boat for 1995 and their old boat was the design closest to the narrow, heavy AmericcP." (Incidentally, that’s pronounced 'America cubed' for those of you who may have forgotten.) While most of the positions on the Nippon boat will be filled by Japanese, several key slots belong to outsiders. American Bill Campbell was with Americci3 last time around and could be in the back of the boat along with Kiwi Olympic bronze medalist John Cutler and the Bay Area’s own Hart¬ well Jordan. Their sailing coach is Australia’s Peter Gilmour, who couldn’t fill the resi¬ dency requirements to be on the boat but who brings a wealth of America’s Cup and match racing expertise. "The Japanese will surprise a few people," says Paul Cayard, who steered the Italian challenger in the 1992 Cup finals. "Their new boat appears to have some balance problems, but they’ve been sailing very seriously."

Spread, 'America3' and 'll Moro di Venezia' in the final showdown of '92. Inset, the 'Cubettes' sail¬ ing recently. Below, with crew like bodybuilder Shelley Beattie, there's no lack of grinding muscle on 'America3'.

1 he rest of the field, both challengers and defenders, are in various stages of devel¬ opment. On the American side, Team Dennis Conner has a new boat under construction at

America’s Cup veterans, notably Tom Whidden, as well as newcomers Jud Smith and Jim Brady. The syndicate has some solid corporate backing from Cadillac, Citizen Watch, American Airlines and Sears. Syn¬ dicate president Jerry LaDow estimates their total budget in the range of $15 million. If Dennis’ new boat proves to be fast, or if he and his sailors can get it up to speed in time, they will be a formidable group when the racing gets down to the final rounds.

I^evin Mahaney’s PACT 95 effort re¬ mains one of the big question marks in the early speculation. There had been doubts about their ability to raise the money needed to mount a serious effort, but those problems apparently were overcome. The group sailed in San Diega for 10 days in late August aboard the recently acquired II Moro di Venn ezia IV. Their new boat, Young America, is also underway at Goetz’s yard and they hope to take delivery in mid-December, after which they, too, will conduct intensive twoboat testing. The talent onboard includes Olympic sil¬ ver medalist Mahaney as skipper and San Francisco’s John Kostecki, also a silver medalist, calling tactics. Ron Rosenberg, the U.S. Olympic team captain in 1992, San Francisco big boat veteran Stuart Felker and September, 1994 • U&UJU 1? • Page 145

COUNTDOWN Star world champion crew and America3 vet¬ eran Andreas Josenhans are part of the sailing team, as well. Mahaney has rebounded from his dis¬ appointing showing at the St. Francis Yacht Club’s international match racing series held here in the spring. Kevin revealed that just before arriving in San Francisco he heard the news that one of his and Kostecki’s best

trand appeared to be on the fast track. His team includes some heavy hitters as well, with Rod Davis as co-helmsman and Iain

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friends in the Olympic Soling fleet, Canada’s Paul Thompson, had committed suicide by jumping off a bridge. "We weren’t very fo¬ cused," Mahaney admits, "and sailing in view of the Golden Gate Bridge didn’t help any." Since then, however, the PACT sailors have won Block Island Race Week and the NYYC Sesquicentennial Regatta aboard the IMS 50 Full Cry. Kostecki, sailing with Ros¬ enberg as tactician, also copped the recent Melges 24 world title held off Buddy Melges’ front lawn on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The former Richmond YC junior sailor also serves as tactician aboard the sloop Pinta, which is currently in contention for overall honors on the One Ton World Cup circuit in Europe.

On the challenger side, the biggest noise so far is being generated from Down Under. Aussie John Bertrand, the only non-American skipper ever to win the Cup (1983 on Australia II), started with a full head of steam on his OneAustralia cam¬ paign. In May, Bertrand’s group and Syd Fischer’s Sydney 95 both launched new IACC boats designed by Fluid Thinking, a group headed by John Reichel and Jim Pugh (known to Bay Area sailors as the designers of Bill Twist’s successful 48-footer Blade Runner). Armed with a war chest somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 to $25 million, BerPage 146 • UtMJUl? • September. 1994

Murray as part of the design team. Both of these sailors have experience with the "forked keel," a ballasted bulb suspended by

two struts which articulate for steering. It’s an idea that Bertrand apparently feels has merit. Recent developments, however, indicate that the Aussies will again face a tough road both on and off the water if they want to bring the Cup home again. First, their spon¬ sorship by Philip Morris took a hit when America’s Cup organizers said that logos for the tobacco company couldn’t appear on the hull, sails or crew clothing, as per Cup rules banning tobacco advertising off San Diego. Philip Morris counterprotested, saying that the majority of their business is now in food¬ stuffs, but then backed off and agreed to the ban.

^^ore critical, however, was the flap that developed over Bertrand and Fischer’s apparent joint efforts. By sharing designers, builders and speed testing trials, the Aussies appear to some to be one syndicate. With Conner's new boat (inset) will be the first new American IACC yacht to hit the water. Look for his team to make a bigger splash in '95 than they did with the one-boat campaign in '92 (below).

TO THE CUP

In accordance with new rules, keel shrouding will be a thing of the past once boats reach the finals. Aussies have shot their wad and that neither Bertrand nor Fischer should be allowed another new hull. The Aussies counter the charge by saying

that they’ re doing nothing different than they did in 1983 when Ben Lexcen designed both Australia II and Challenge 12 and the two boats and their crews trained and sailed together. "Both syndicates were totally independent and fiercely competitive," says OneAustralia spokesperson John Fitzgerald, who maintains that the Bertrand and Fisher camps are no different. "Nothing in the new two-boat rule or any other America’s Cup rule is intended to stop this." The issue may be brought before the Trustees Committee of the America’s Cup, which was formed in 1988 to settle disputes between defenders and challengers. The three-member panel includes members from the New York YC, the San Diego YC and the Royal Perth YC. The Australian syndicates, to no one’s surprise, figure that the Yanks will vote against them, and are pushing instead for a five-member international jury to decide the protest. The only problem is that the jury for the 1995 Cup match hasn’t been formed yet. "It’s amazing to me that Bertrand has made this kind of a miscalculation," says Cayard, who was able in 1992 to effectively disempower the powerful New Zealand chal¬ lengers by successfully protesting over the use of their bowsprit in the challenger elimi¬ nations. "My philosophy was never to leave the smallest opportunity for someone to pry open the door on a technicality, and Ber¬ trand has already left a huge one. The pres¬ sure on a sailing team to perform when they’re being heavily scrutinized is a major distraction."

1 he Kiwis will again be dangerous, although neither Chris Dickson’s Tutukaka Syndicate nor Russell Coutts’ Team New Zealand appear to be awash in money. Dick¬ son has a new, Bruce Farr-designed boat under construction at Cookson Boats, which built the successful Whitbread 60s Tokio and

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the new two-boat rule (each syndicate is only allowed two new boats in order to keep costs down), other syndicates are arguing that the

Paul Cayard.

Talent-wise, the Kiwis have plenty of firepower. Besides Dickson, the skipper of the Nippon Challenge in 1992 and the 12 Meter Kiwi Magic in 1987, current One Ton world champion Peter Lester and Tokio watch captain Matthew Smith will be in the afterguard. Coutts will be aided by Round The World Race winner Peter Blake, Austra¬ lia II sailmaker Tom Schnackenberg and Am¬ erican designer Doug Peterson, who helped work on America3. The three remaining challengers come from Europe. France’s Marc Pajot ranks highest amongst them. He led the French Ifiss group in 1987 and the Defi Francois group in 1992. According to Paul Cayard, Pajot recently received a $14 million boost to his program through a deal with a Carib¬ bean charter company and the French gov¬ ernment. That puts their total budget in the neighborhood of $25 million, which makes them one of the more affluent syndicates on either side. "They know what they’re doing," says Cayard, "but it’s hard to see them

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beating the Kiwis.” Cayard himself was part of the other French effort, which will be headed by skip¬ per Marc Bouet and syndicate head Jacques DeWailley, owner of the maxi yacht Emeraude. They bought Cayard’s 1992 finalist II Moro di Venezia V and conducted some sea trials off San Diego in June. September. 1994 •

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COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP

Unfortunately, Cayard is no longer with the group. After working together for six months, Paul and the syndicate ran aground

^^ayard’s free agency puts him an in¬ teresting, although not ideal, situation. Dennis Conner offered him a spot on his

"The French know what they're doing; but it's hard to see them beating the Kiwis." over contractual disagreements and he bailed out. He says the boat still has a good crew, but he declined to elaborate on his departure or the syndicate’s chances. The Spaniards, whose sailors won four gold medals at the 1992 Olympics, will also return to San Diego for their second go at the America’s Cup. Long on style but short on experience and international match racing talent, they’re listed as unlikely to survive to the semifinals of the Louis Vuitton challenge series.

boat as a strategist, but the San Francisco native has hard time adjusting to the idea of that role. He does see the merit in being on the water during this Cup campaign for no other reason than to see what works and what doesn’t in terms of hull and keel designs. Cayard’s also entertaining the notion that if the Cup falls into foreign hands, the time might be right to revive his late mentor Tom Blackaller’s dream to put together a San Francisco Bay syndicate to bring the Cup to the Golden Gate. He’ll be in the Bay Area

during the upcoming Big Boat Series to scout out the possibilities. "My current dream is to build on Tom’s effort," he says. "The Bay Area has so much more corporate strength than San Diego or even Los Angeles. The key would be to pack¬ age the program so it would make commer¬ cial sense. In this game, though, you have to get a jump at the start of the three year cycle (until the next Cup in 1998) so that you can do your technology and sailing work for a full two years leading up to the Cup." Cayard also notes that, unlike Blackaller’s efforts in 1986 which were stymied by the notion that San Francisco Bay wasn’t the ideal sailing venue because of commercial shipping and heavy tides, the America’s Cup efrganizers now realize that appealing to the public is a more important factor. "That notion fits perfectly in San Francisco Bay, which is a great stadium for watching sail¬ boat races," he adds. See you on the banks of Yellow Bluff, gang.

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CRUISING 1 or the past year, families cruising the Sea of Cortez and mainland Mexico — par¬ ticularly families whose members include the four-footed variety — have had a special friend in Sandy Ullstrup. A retired veterinar¬ ian cruising with husband Lee Evans on the

Lee Evans and Sandy Ullstrup.

Cal 31 Little Bit, Sandy lives up to her for¬ mer ham call sign KD6WTA (We Treat Ani¬ mals) by offering pet care advice to cruisers, administering medication when requested, and occasionally performing surgery when it was called for. Sandy got her DVM from the University of Minnesota. After her graduation in 1979, she moved west, interning at UC Davis. She ran her own practice in San Diego until May of 1992. "It just got too hard to kill friends 1 had treated from infancy to old age," is how she explains her retirement. In January, 1993, she and Lee left San Diego for the Sea

ALL PHOTOS JOHN DILWORTH//L/ANMTA applied a fiberglass cast. Other cases fol¬ lowed, and Sandy soon became well known to cruisers — and locals — with pets in need. There are limitations to what she can do, though. Sandy is careful to practice medicine only in areas where there is no veterin¬ arian, or where the local vets won’t perform the requested ser¬ vices. Her fees cover only her expenses and she ofteh asks for no payment at all. Sandy replen¬ ishes her supplies — drugs, suture materials, anesthesia, needles, bandages and so on v- locally when she can, or on her periodic trips back to the States. Shortly after Little Bit had left La Paz (where Sandy avoided as¬ sisting cruisers because veterin¬ arians are readily available), Ken and Lynn on Tryst rescued little Pancho from the street and began their battle with just about every disease a stray puppy can get. Over the comingmonths, cruisers all over the Sea of Cortez became intimately acquainted with Pancho’s various ailments via Lynn’s frequent calls for help from 'WTA' over the morning Sonrisa or Chubasco nets. About nine months later in Barra de Navidad on the Mexican mainland, Sandy finally met Pancho — improving, but still not in perfect health.

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The marina manager agreed that the cat could stay as long as she didn't have any more kittens. of Cortez on Little Bit.

hey hadn’t traveled very far when she heard the first call for her services. In Mag Bay, Chiquita’s cat went into respiratory dis¬ tress and needed antibiotics immediately. Sandy came to the rescue. Not long after, in Cabo San Lucas, a sheepdog jumped out of a boat in drydock and broke his leg. She Page 150 • Is&uJt-li • September, 1994

have any more kittens. Since one of Sandy’s main concerns is animal overpopulation, a few weeks later, she spayed 'Mama,1 gratis. When I returned to Santa Rosalia in October, I almost didn’t recognize the beautiful calico cat I had befriended months earlier. In the village of Bahia de Los Angeles, Sandy enjoyed an especially warm welcome — no other veterinarian had visited for seven years. They arranged for her to set up

a spay/neuter and immunization clinic in the Mown hall, which also happened to house the police station and jail. The medical clinic next door agreed to provide some supplies. Sandy posted a sign-up sheet in town to schedule the appointments. And what a strange sight her workday was: kids playing all around, curious townspeople coming in and out, handcuffed prisoners watching, and Lee assisting as concerned owners held their animals while Sandy tended their various needs. Twelve pets were treated that day — half owned by Mexicans, half by gringos.

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Stephanie from 'L'Anima'heard the yelps of a dog that had been hit by a car. at the same time Little Bit was there. On the morning of December 13, Stephanie from L’Anima heard the yelps of a dog that had Making do with what's at hand to save a dog that had been hit by a car. Left to right, Lee, Sandy and the author.

ing over the almost lifeless body of his Ger¬ man Shepard. She ran fcr Sandy, whose ex¬ amination showed the dig had a broken jaw and serious internal injuries. The young man conmunicated he had to go to work and had ro money, but would

The patient resting comfortably after surgery.

leave the dog in her care and come back later in the day. Since Sandy had heard that the local veterinarian doesn’t perform sur¬ gery, it was up to her either to euthanize the dog or operate. Sandy had noticed that the dog, a male, was neutered (a rarity in Mexi¬ co) and had obviously been cared for. She opted to try and save him if she could. Sandy and Lee hurriedly transformed the collapsing wooden warehouse structure adja-

An hour and a half later, the dog was still alive, barely. cent to the marina office into an operating ^room. Despite its dirt floor and missing east wall, it provided some protection from the dusty north wind blowing that day. An old metal card table became the operating table; a dirty piece of plywood, a stretcher; a nail, the holder for the IV fluids — and since Lee was to act as anesthesiologist, I was asked to assist in the operation.

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treatment, he probably would have died within 30'minutes. Sandy repaired the inter¬ nal damage as best she could, but there was

would make it through the night. The dog (we never did learn his name) improved slightly the following day. Late that

with the owner, so she never knew the out¬ come of her efforts. However, Stephanie on L’Anima said a few weeks later she saw the young man walking the dog down the high¬ way, this time on a leash. The dog was limping slightly but looked healthy.

nothing she could do about the jaw; she be¬ lieved it would eventually heal on its own. An hour and a half after we started, the oper¬ ation was over and the dog was still alive, barely. We moved the stretcher into the marina office where he could rest and be fed intravenously. That night when the young man returned, Sandy was able to communi¬ cate to him that the dog was very, very ill and could not be moved. She asked him to return the next day. We all hoped the dog

r ittle Bit has just returned to the Sea of Cortez after severed months on the mainland, and we’re looking forward to catching up with Sandy, Lee and their crew, Dido the parrot and Frank, their cat. Where will they be next year? Maybe Costa Rica, but their cruising plans, like many of ours, are made to be changed. I have no doubt that wherever they go, we’ll continue to hear of Sandy Ullstrup’s efforts to help cruisers enjoy their pets, and to make some animals’ lives more lengthy and pleasant. — carole maurer

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IX rogue wave is not a pretty sight. Yet my memory of one such oncoming monster as it towered above Aventura a year ago was one of exquisite beauty. Its emerald moun¬ tain majesty hurried my heart and stirred my soul. I was heading up the Mexican west coast from Barra de Navidad to Puerto Vallarta. I was also heading uphill, or at least it seemed

ALL PHOTOS RAY JASON to be the models. The contest began at 1300 and ended precisely at 1600. Timing was critical to our endeavor. I didn’t want to bake my volunteers for hours on the beach; especially since the attorney probably still remembered how to litigate. So I waited until

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that way since both wind and current were pummeling my 30-ft sloop. (I believe ’pummel* 1 is an old Royal Navy term for being pounded and humbled at the same tijhe.) Quite often this stretch of coast can be moderate and manageable, but apparently I had done something that had really upset the Sky Bosun. Perhaps it was my naughty entry in the sand sculpture contest at Philomena’s legen¬ dary St. Patrick’s Day party for the cruising fleet in Melaque. Some of my competitors’ beach creations were excellent, particularly the scuba diver riding on the back of a gigan¬ tic manta ray. But my sand sculpture (like perhaps my entire outlook on life) was cut from a different coral. It began with body molds of one of my

favorite cruising couples. He is a fallen-away lawyer who isn’t even a bit repentant. She is a former bartender who concocts keel-melt¬ ing margaritas. I explained my skewed and lewd artistic vision to them and they immediately agreed Page 154 • IfX^uUi Z2 * September, 1994

1530, positioned them on their backs and began heaping on wet sand. Other cruisers had guessed that 1 was up to something and a large crowd soon surrounded*, us. They good-naturedly tried to make my accom¬ plices laugh so that the hardening sand would crack. They gallantly offered to administer CPR to the bartendress. And they generously protected my subjects from de¬ hydration by pouring unsolicited cervezas down their throats. With only 10 minutes until deadline, it was time to perform my gender transplant. He was bequeathed a bosom so bodacious that he would never need a lifejacket again. She was provided a male protuberance of Smithsonian stature. It was of course accom¬ panied by a handsome pair of manly satel¬

Wearing his favorite straw hat, RJ confers with Anina from the yacht 'Anina.'

lites. To me this escapade seemed like good, semi-clean fun in the sun. But the judge was

not amused! In fact, she was so distressed by my sculpture that she wouldn’t even get near it. I was later told by a local resident that this young woman portrayed the Virgin Mary each year in the town’s nativity scene. I wasn’t able to hang around until Christmas to verify this because of that rendezvous with the previously mentioned Sky Bosun.

He was definitely mad. But the more I thought about it, the more Aventura pounded into the wind and waves, the more I came to realize his anger probably had nothing to do with my bawdy sand castles. Instead, he wanted to punish me for breaking the cardinal rule of cruisers: never have a tight deadline! I rarely do, but this time it was unavoidable. Girlfriends who live in the socalled real world have much less flexibility in their work schedules than cruising jugglers. If we were to meet in La Paz for Sea of Cortez Race Week, haste was improperly impera¬ tive. The prevailing northwesterlies were much stronger than usual last spring and this reinforced the adverse current. So day after day it was bash, thrash and smash to wind¬ ward. And no relief was provided by the change in the coastline. Every time I’d round a headland and alter course, the wind would either veer or back, keeping itself right on

SEA GYPSY VIGNETTES the center of that wave and burst out its back. I was amazed at how bravely and swift¬ ly Aventura purged that water from her cabin top and deck. Aside from the cockpit well, which had attained aquarium depth, she seemed fine. The rig was still standing. There was no structural damage. And my VHF radio and handheld GPS remained dry as a buzzard’s brunch.

The lighthouse at Cabo Corrierites.

Aventura’s bow. Just as the wind in the Cali¬ fornia Delta seems to follow the river, this wind relentlessly hugged the coast. Other sailors, who were not constrained by time or the testosterone imperative, waited for more favorable conditions in the anchorages of Tenacatita, Chamela or Punta Ipala. My only choice was which tack was less punishing. And this was no better than choosing between the frying pan and the fire. I had covered about 3/4 of the distance between Barra and PV and was now about 12 miles from the narrow little harbor at Punta Ipala. That was the good news. The bad news was that I had been in approxi¬ mately this same position for the last five hours. I knew this not just because of my GPS genie, but also because of the hilltop telecommunication tower that remained in the same relative position on a dozen inshore tacks.

1'he waves had by now assumed sluggo shape — meaning every crest was positioned exactly a boatlength behind the previous one. The bow blasting into them threw back so much spray it was like driving a con¬ vertible through a carwash. Generally

ell, the Sky Bosun had dealt us a lickin’, but we kept on tackin’. By 2200 we were approaching Punta Ipala. The shape of the hills behind this anchorage causes a fierce venturi effect which accelerates the wind. So to use an old sailing term, it was "honkin’" as we tried to feel our way in with just starlight to guide us. I should also mention that this is the only harbor in all of Mexico where Charlie’s Charts warns mari¬ ners of possible drug smuggling operations. So in addition to darkness and exhaustion, I had to be alert for darkened shrimp boats, unlit warp-speed pangas and the rat-a-tatsplat of small arms fire. I also had to dodge two cruising boats anchored in such a way that my only alternative was to drop the hook in very deep water. I was beginning to wonder if there was anything right with this picture? Rocks off to port, breakers to starboard, too much wind, too little room and possible marijuana des¬ peradoes. The things we won’t do for a hot date, I thought. Naturally, as 1 tried to negotiate this Sailor’s Nightmare Theme Park, the anchor did not set on the first try — the only time so far in my cruise that had happened. So I had to haul in 185 feet of chain with my manual windlass. When my hefty CQR anchor broke the surface I was greeted by a wad of fishing net, line and floats big enough to decorate an entire Sausalito nautical restaurant. No wonder my trusty anchor didn’t plow. I was so tired and testy that my implement of choice for removing all of that debris would have been a flame thrower if I’d had

speaking, though, they were more tenacious and exhausting than terrifying. The spray was warm and as the sun began to set it softened the angry scene, transforming it from malicious to gorgeous. After awhile, the entire foaming, crashing maelstrom was glazed in twilight amber. One nearby wave arched itself skyward with such tenacity that it looked like it wanted to fly. Backlit by the sun, it rose in translucent, emerald grandeur. I was transfixed by its cresting beauty until I suddenly realized that it was a rogue — that rare wave that can achieve boat-splintering height and strength. And not only was it a spuming terminator; but Aventura was

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one. Instead I had to boat hook and hand hook that grunge garden onto my foredeck. It ended up completely filling a large garbage bag. On the second attempt, the anchor set. I was in deep water literally and other¬ wise. Because of the various nearby dangers and the powerful wind still careening through the anchorage, I slept in the cockpit. My kitchen timer awoke me every 30 minSeptember, 1994 • UliU/i Z2 • Page 155

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utes so I could insure that we weren’t dragging.

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dreaded Cabo Corrientes the next day. That was actually a relief; deadline or not, I was as drained as a fire extinguisher in a Pinto test lab. I needed a day’s layover to regain my strength. But my abysmal luck held, and by 0300 the wind was dying. The accepted wisdom is that to round Corrientes northbound one should leave Punta Ipala before dawn to cover the 12 miles to the cape before the wind once again goes from zephyr to ban¬ shee. By 0400 it had died completely and I agonized over whether to try rounding in my depleted condition. I decided that the Sky Bosun was overdue to cut me some sea slack and that with any luck I would be able to safely motor around this Cape of Currents by 0900. If it was truly gruesome, I could blast back downwind to Ipala and try again the next day.

L Inchor up — pedal down — and away we went. The wind was mild on the outside and the sea was lumpy but tolerable. After I had made it about six miles up the coast a big, powerful ketch passed me doing about nine knots. I recognized her silhouette as one of the two boats anchored nearby the night before. We established radio contact and wished each other good luck on the upcom¬ ing task. An hour later he radioed back asking what my conditions were. My answer was that the wind was building quickly and the sea state was getting short and nasty — like a troll with a hangover. He told me to brace myself because he was now experienc¬ ing a steady 30 knots with miserable, steep, confused seas aggravated by the swirling currents. How could these mid-afternoon condi¬ tions be already assaulting us at 0700? Knowing that my window of opportunity for getting to Puerto Vallarta that day was closing quickly, I sheeted in the main even harder and maxed out my rpms. By 0800, the big ketch had used her long waterline and strong diesel to round the cape. But with our short waterline and weak diesel the only Page 166 •

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with my head under the lifelines, staring blankly at the foaming, fuming water. And then a chilling, desperate clarity possessed '' me: I MUST GET THAT HATH!

for seven hours — expending every glass fiber of her being trying to complete these 12 punishing miles. But by then we were just a plastic boat on a pathological sea. Taunting us the entire time waslhe vulgar middle finger of the Cabo Corrientes light¬ house. For the last 2 hours we had been losing ground to it. At one point we were as close as 3/4 of a mile away, but now the dis¬ tance was a mile and a half. With the wind stiffening and my will softening it was time to admit defeat. I eased the sheets and headed , back downwind towards Punta Ipala.

T 1 hen the Sky bosun sucker-punched me and really ticked me off. He blew my cherished straw sailing hat overboard! That battered, beloved hat had protected me from the melanoma monster for over 12,000 miles and I wasn’t about to let it go without a fight. It was anger up and helm down as I began maneuvering to retrieve it. With both sails pulling I made three passes but couldn’t position the boat close enough. So I furled the jib and tried motorsailing with the main up. Still no success. Next, I dropped the main and motored right up beside my hat. I extended the boathook to its full 10 feet. The hat was floating upside down with its chinstrap ready to serve as a perfect handle. But as I reached for it the other end of the boathook got tangled up in my drink holder and my opportunity was quickly gone. We circled back again. I stalled the boat out so that we would drift down to our bobbing grail. This time I took the boathook up onto the sidedeck to avoid interference. But as I made my lunge the sea parried with a puny wave just big enough to shove the hat up under the bow. Because of the flair of the hull my quarry slipped away again. I was furious and exhausted and begin¬ ning to truly lose it. All of the battering and stress of the last four days had taken a terrible toll. I lay sprawled on the sidedeck

^3ack in the cockpit, all of my senses suddenly seemed heightened and attuned. The tiller felt like a wizard’s staff in my hand. The scream of the wind was somehow mys¬ tically silenced. My sloop seemed to be gliding in ultra-slow motion as she bore down on the hat. When The Moment arrived, I looked over the transom to make sure that the stern steps were down. Then I unhooked the tether on my harness and, just as the boat stalled out alongside the hat, 1 dropped overboard. Perfect timing! With my left hand I got the hat; with my right I grabbed the self-steering vane and reconnected to my boat. I put the chinstrap in my teeth and both hands free, I quickly clambered up the steps and back into the cockpit. Triumphantly, I placed the dripping hat on my head and tightly cinched down the chinstrap. This was one of those exalted moments in life to be savored and then stored away as good medicine for bad times. But I didn’t get to relish it for long because seconds later I heard the gunshot.

It jolted me up off my seat and pivoted me around toward the lighthouse where I saw the trail of an orange smoke flare descending into the sea. I reached into the cabin and grabbed my binoculars. I focused them on the figure standing by the lighthouse wall and was treated to one of the most memorable sights of my life. Because the keeper, seeing through his glasses that I was now looking at him, put down the flare pistol and binoculars, raised his hands above his head. . . and began applauding! He will never know how profoundly touched I was by this playful but respectful gesture. For above all I am a Teller of Tales. And in Mexico, television has not yet com¬ pletely eliminated the spinning of yarns. So someday when I am alone, battling a fren¬ zied, uncaring ocean, I will find courage and strength knowing that the lighthouse keeper is passing along my story, the tale of the crazy gringo who jumped overboard to save a cheap, beat-up straw hat. — ray jason AUTHOR’S NOTE: Please do not follow my idiotic example ancl jump overboard to save inanimate objects. It is dumb and potentially deadly . I just got lucky.

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olphins!" shouted a very excited voice from the cockpit. "More dolphins!" added another voice, even more excited than the first. I was below trying to get a mid-afternoon snooze. But rest was forgotten as soon as the dolphins were spotted. It electrified the entire crew, and the off-watch was on deck in seconds. They were all around us, jumping in groups of three and four on both sides and crossing under our bow. The watch captain, who claimed to know a lot about marine mammals, started to whistle. "It’s my dog whistle," he explained. "They like it!" Meanwhile cameras appeared, but it was hard to get our visitors to pose. They would jump, we would aim, and they’d be sub¬ merged when the shutter clicked. "Forget those damn fish and pay attention to the spinnaker!" yelled the skipper, trying as hard as he could to be a tough curmud¬ geon, but not quite pulling it off. He was enjoying the show as much as anyone. Since it was still my off-watch and I didn’t have a spinnaker to stare at, I strolled up to the bow for a better view of the creatures that were working our bow wave. Lee Helm was already there, studying how they man¬ euvered. Between jumps, we could see their forms gliding along beside the bow of the boat, effortlessly — or so it seemed.

moved away he got a clear shot of a sunlit porpoise swimming along underwater. "Here’s a question for you experienced mariners," said Lee. "Uh-oh," I thought to myself. It was the tone of voice that Lee reserves for trick ques¬ tions. I could imagine her addressing a class of confused undergraduates in the Naval Architecture department, where she’s been a graduate student long enough to have a regular assistant teaching position. "How can dolphins surf," she asked, "when they’re fully submerged?" "Simple,"’ said the watch captain. "They ride the pressure ridge from the bow." "What do you mean by 'pressure ridge'?" she asked. If it's a compressive wave, you might be interested to know that thb speed of sound in seawater is like, close to three thousand knots. If you mean a moving source of pressure that produces a 'gravity wave' or surface wave, then that wave is the only other mechanism for that energy to move away from the hull. So they must be surfing the bow wave." "Yes, but they can’t surf underwater in the usual way," he said. "And they seem to do the same thing under the quarter wave and stern waves," added Lee, totally rejecting the watch captain’s statement. "1 don’t think so," he insisted. "Dolphins only ride the bow wave." "How do you know?" We all looked over the side again, as a group of three dolphins performed a choreo¬ graphed leap into the air, then resumed posi¬ tion off our windward stern.

e were not on my boat, but on a much larger cruiser/racer that does this race down the coast every year. This time their usual tactician couldn’t make it, so I was able to get a spot for Lee as a fill-in navigator. She complained about the boat being a little too heavy, and a little too "cruisey" for her tastes, but she agreed to come anyway. Sure enough, we were left in the wake of the ultralights right at the start. But the wind had been building gradually all day, and now we were finally making reasonable time. "Look at where they try to position themselves," said Lee. "Right under the face of the first bow wave."

about dolphins and bow waves for a minute," said Lee, "and think of a regular wave in deep water. Imagine you’re in small, fast submarine. The question is, is it possible to surf while completely sub¬ merged?" "Surfing requires gravity," I said. 'You slide down the face of a moving wave. If

"Nice free ride, if we’re going the right course and speed for them," I remarked. We were joined by the watch captain, the one who had been whistling. Now he had his camera out. He hung over the bow pulpit, and when the shadow of the spinnaker

you’re underwater and neutrally buoyant, there’s no power to make you slide down the wave." "I have to agree," said the watch captain. "You can work with pressure differences and maybe water speed differences. Maybe the

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dolphins have their tails in water moving at a different speed from the rest of their bodies. But you can’t surf underwater in the usual way." 'You can’t surf unless you’re planing!" added the foredeck crew, who had been listening in. "That’s not true," said the spinnaker trimmer, who had given the sheet to the owner and also joined us on the bow. "Out¬ riggers and catamarans surf all the time. But you can’t surf a wave unless it’s breaking. The waves we surf in this boat have a small part of them that's breaking, or ready to break, right at the crest. It’s only the breaking crest of an ocean wave — the nonlinear part — that makes it surfable." "Why is that?" asked Lee. I could tell she was leading him on. But our spinnaker trimmer was a mathematician, and could speak with some authority here. This would be interesting. . .

DOLPHIN DANCE

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"Because on the surface of a non-break¬ ing wave, there’s no 'down' to slide down on. The boundary condition for a free surface is constant pressure, so there can’t be any accelerating force in the plane of the surface. You can demonstrate this with a carpenter’s level on a small raft in big waves. Stays right on centerline!" 'You’re absolutely right about that part," acknowledged Lee. This was disappointing. I expected to be treated to a heated, but incomprehensible, argument. "Wait a minute!" said the watch captain. "Of course you can slide down the face of a non-breaking wave. We did it all the time in the big sled I used to race on! But that's not the issue. You still need to be on the surface, not under it, for surfing to work."

e looked over the bow again, as if to see what the dolphins had to say about this — but they were gone. No trace; all we could see was ocean. They were off to their next checkpoint, probably one of our com¬ petitors further down the course. "Now look what you’ve done," scolded Lee. "They were having a fine time surfing until they heard you say it was impossible!

there really is some kind of pressure or velocity effect. Or maybe just to get a better look at us trying to look at them. But you can’t surf underwater, there just won’t be any downward force to make you slide down the wave!" "Maybe they make themselves buoyant," suggested the foredeck crew, "and they're surfing up, not down." "That’s a little far-fetched," I commented, and we all returned aft now that the show was over. You’re going to have to prove to me that you can’t slide down a wave," said the watch captain, addressing both Lee and the spin¬ naker trimmer. "Any point on the surface of a wave," said the trimmer as he took the sheet tail back from the owner, "is always moving in a cir¬ cular path. Add the centrifugal force of this circular motion to gravitational acceleration, and the result will be a kind of 'local gravity' that goes at right angles to the surface, any¬ where on the wave. It’s part of the definition of a free surface. I’ll show on the blackboard — I mean, on a piece of paper — as soon as I’m off watch." "Well, if that were true," I said, "surfing would be impossible!" "That’s why you can only surf on a break¬ ing wave," he said. "The breaking part doesn’t follow the circular motion, and you can get a big push forward." "There’s just one thing you’re forgetting," said Lee. "What’s that?" "I mean, you’re totally correct about the carpenter’s level and the raft. I’ve even seen that demonstrated in a towing tank lab at school. But like, think it through some more, and draw the vector diagram. If the 'local gravity' is always at right angles to the sur¬ face, then buoyancy, which is just the rev¬ erse of the weight of the displaced water, will act in the opposite direction. That is, buoy¬ ancy doesn't act straight up, but up at right angles to the wave surface." "Of course," said the trimmer, not looking down from the spinnaker. "Weight of the floating object acts down, normal to the sur¬ face, buoyancy acts up, normal to the sur¬ face. No net force; no thrust for surfing. . . sheet!" The grinder spun the winch handle to

"Forget those domn fish and pay attention to the spinnaker!" "There must be some other reason why they like to swim right under the bow," I suggested. "Maybe for some shade, or maybe

keep the big spinnaker full as we surged ahead on a wave. "Eleven point three-six!" shouted the September. 1994 • UuuJtZS • Page 159

MAX EBB driver. "Best speed this watch!"

"U7 V V hat you’re forgetting," continued Lee, "is that if the floating object is moving at a speed close to wave speed, the object is not subject to the circular motion of the water surface, or to the centrifugal force that makes 'down' and 'up' seem to be at right angles to the wave surface. The gravity force goes straight down, towards the center of the earth. But the buoyancy force is tilted for¬ ward, so there’s net thrust. You don’t need a breaking wave and you don’t need planing — it works underwater as well as on the sur¬

"No, gravity and buoyancy are still the important forces," said Lee. "But it’s the difference in direction between gravity and buoyancy, when the water is moving with the surface of the wave, and the floating object is moving with the form of the wave, that is the source of the surfing thrust." "It’s like when you’re surfing," said the foredeck crew. "A surfer sitting on the board, waiting for the perfect wave, doesn’t move at all when a big wave washes under him." "Except in the circular path with the water Hi:

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"Underwater surfing explains some of the various positions that dolphins like to assume around a boat that leaves a big wake," said Lee. "Any point in the wave system that's surfable — and any racer knows that this includes the stern and quarter waves — a dolphin or a fish can get a good ride. If the course and speed of the boat match the course and speed the dolphins want to go, they’ll stay with you for a long time." "You know, I have to admit," said the

if an object is moving at the speed of the wave form, gravity is straight down but buoyancy is still inclined forward

face. And it’s all first-order, consistent with the simplest linearized wave theory." The trimmer/mathematician was silent for a second. "Take this sheet for a minute, will you Max?" I took over the sheet trim, and he ran down the companionway ladder. The watch captain and I looked at each other and shrugged. Lee looked satisfied. Three min¬ utes later the trimmer was back on deck. 'You’re right!" he announced.

surface" added Lee. "But that motion is rel¬ atively small compared to the wave speed." "Uh, right." said the foredeck crew. "But

I expected to be treated to a heated, but incomprehensible, argument "So you’re saying," asked the watch captain, still not too sure of what had just been proved, "that surfing has nothing to do with gravity?" Page 160 • UttUM IS • September, 1994

turn and paddle, and you can catch the wave." "That’s consistent with the theory," said the trimmer.

watch captain, "that on my last race to Haw¬ aii, we seemed to catch the most fish when the lure was right on the forward side of the third stern wave. Exactly where I'd put a towed dinghy to minimize drag, by letting it surf the stern wave. We were doing steady 10s, and still catching fish. Do you think that the mahi-mahi need help from the waves to surf up to the lure?" "Wouldn’t surprise me," 1 said. "I could never figure out how anything could manage to hit one of those lures at 10 knots!" "But it still seems strange," said the watch captain, "that you can slide down a wave when you’re inside it."

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seven or eight of them to leeward. This time the show lasted a lot longer. And the crea¬ tures definitely seemed to be pleased that at last they had found a boat that not only went the right speed and made nice big powerful waves, but was also occupied by humans that actually understood how the waves were being used.

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-; I was glad he asked this, because I was still having trouble with the concept — even though the mathematician was convinced. Lee explained it again carefully, empha¬ sizing that it’s really the buoyancy force, inclined forward because of the circular mo¬ tion of the water in the wave — that provides the surfing power for a boat, fish, surfboard or dolphin. "Okay, 1 think I finally get it," he even¬

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"Ever wonder, like, why that bird up there never has to flap its wings?" asked Lee when we finally grew tired of watching the dol¬ phins jump. "No!" said everyone on deck simultan¬ eously. — max ebb

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With reports this month on the debate over flotilla sailing, highlights of Latitude’s premier Tongan flotilla, how not to earn a sailor’s reputation, a look at a long-time charter family and charter notes on late summer sailing on the Bay — as well as pursuing an 'all-over tan'.

The Flotilla Bareboating Debate: Weighing the Pros and Cons Years ago, many autonomous American sailors scoffed at the idea of flotilla bareboat chartering, despite the concept’s wide popularity among Europeans. But as per¬ sonal accounts of successful multiple-boat charters have filtered down through the grapevine, the mind set of many U.S. sailors and clubs has changed dramatically. In fact these days, it seems like every sailing organization along the coast is promoting an exotic trip to one port of call or another. Not to be left out of an ever-enlarging trend, Latitude 38 launched its own 'readers flotilla' in June — hopefully the first of many — to the much-talked-about Kingdom of Tonga (see following report). To state the obvious, the advantages of flotilla chartering are that much of the homework of trip planning is done for you — a substantial plus if you are a '90s work¬ aholic. Traveling in larger numbers also gives many bareboaters a greater sense of security (especially those who are new to sailing in varied conditions). There’s always someone to compare notes with on navigation and boat systems, and help is usually nearby in the event of an emergency — not to mention having more folks to party with! The notable price breaks gained through group bookings for both boats and airfares are another big plus. Naturally, there is a down side you need

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to watch out for. Traveling in large groups anywhere, on land or sea, you need to always be mindful of two things: that your group’s camaraderie doesn’t insulate you from rewarding interactions with locals and that your group doesn’t have a negative impact on the place or its people. (The watchwords 'ugly American' comes to mind.) That being said, however, it should be easy enough to strike a nice balance between fun times with your peers and enriching encounters with the indigenous culture. A big rowdy crowd of swashbuckling Americanos can be an intimidating sight for a tranquil tropical islander. But if you make an effort to foster one-on-one relationships with your island hosts, everyone comes out a winner. In some cultures adults can be quite reserved, but kids everywhere tend to be open and accessible. Befriending a pack of youngsters will often be your entree to pleasant interactions with the whole community. No matter how large your group — and how many precious greenbacks you’ve shelled out to sail abroad, always be respectful of local customs and traditions. To maximize your enjoyment of a distinctly different culture, we suggest you put your normal preoccupations on ice and empathize with the day-to-day lifestyle of your foreign The strain often days 'at sea' shows on the faces of our flotilla crew as they gather for a farewell Tongan feast.

hosts. Successful vacation diplomacy dictates: walk softly and carry a big smile! — latitude/aet Memoirs from Latitude 38’s Expedition to Paradise Much as we love sailing as a means of crossing oceans, let’s face it, this is the ’90s, and it just ain’t that easy to board up the homestead and sneak away to paradise for a year or two. The shackles of modern responsibilities that most of us bear make it far easier to simply leave your boat in its slip, hop on a jet and fast forward past years of dreaming, planning and preparations for the 'ultimate getaway'. That’s exactly what we did in June, when Latitude 38 ran its first bareboat flotilla in the northern region of the Kingdom of Tonga. It was the prime Tongan charter season when 29 readers and two Latitude 38 'chap¬ erones' teamed up to fly west to Vava’u, in the heart of the South Pacific. It’s a long, long flight across several time zones and the international dateline, but the attentive service of Air New Zealand’s excellent flight

OF CHARTERING

Clockwise from upper left: one little piggie goes to market; our six Moorings yachts play follow the leader — flotilla style; natural bounty lines the cay at Hunga lagoon; Tongan kids start 'boating' early in life; in these isles you find friendly faces everywhere.

crew made the trip as painless as possible. Appropriate to the diversity of our . readership, we had a great group ranging in age from 30 to 76. Our individual sailing histories ranged from just one afternoon daysailing to over 20,000 miles of cruising and racing. Much of the fun of a flotilla charter is the diversity of sailors who join together, having different backgrounds but a common interest in the adventures of exotic sailing. By all accounts, the trip was a huge success, but we have to give most of the credit to the superior organization and planning done by Moorings/Rainbow. We were relieved with their efficiency, since we still find it amazingly difficult just to organize a crew of five for a simple Friday night race! As you’ve read in previous accounts, Tonga is truly idyllic — a nearly perfect

charter destination that is as picture-perfect in reality as it is in travel brochures. A barrier reef completely protects the main cruising grounds, resulting in plenty of well-protected anchorages. Trade winds are generally pleasant and seas are comfortable. During our stay, the tropical air wasn’t quite as hot as expected, but that made it ideal for sailing and just right at night for sleeping. We had sun every day, warm water to swim in and saw a spectacular array of sea life including breaching whales, manta rays, dolphins, turtles, white-tipped sharks and more. Tonga is not a place for party animals — unless you like to party all by yourself. But that fact, of course, is one of its primary charms. So far the tourist traffic is minimal. In addition to The Moorings base, there are only a couple small hotel facilities in the main island group of Vava'u. The rest of the 'tourist' traffic is made up of occasional cruisers traveling westward through the tropics and those that arrive from New Zealand or Australia. The extreme friendliness of most of the native population made us feel welcome throughout our stay in this peaceful Kingdom. Other highlights included diving

into Mariner's Cave, rowing into Swallow's cave, sharing a Tongan feast at Aisea's, attending a local church service and witnessing a performance by local school children — not to mention superb diving (both snorkeling and scuba diving) and gorgeous sunsets everywhere. For our group, the flotilla concept was a big success, although we had some trepida¬ tions before the trip. We wondered about the possibility of personality clashes and minor squabbles between our 'blind date' sailing partners, but we were pleasantly surprized. Some of us also expressed concerns about following a set itinerary chosen from the Moorings 'Chinese menu' of anchorages. We’d be sailing to anchorage #5 on the first day and then to #16 on the second, etc. But after about 24 hours everyone realized that Moorings/Rainbow knows exactly what they’re doing — and none of us wanted to spend our time hashing out where and when to go next. With that settled we could all focus on the essentials: sailing, sunning, swimming and relaxing. There was no absolute requirement to stay with the flotilla, but the itinerary worked so well nobody felt any desire to stray. Besides, after a boat dragged the first night, aborting our cocktail party, we all decided we liked each other’s company and there was added safety in numbers. Every¬ one slept better knowing there were neigh¬ bors nearby. An added benefit of a flotilla is Lovers Joe Martinka and Dorian Fondahl left the islands married after a traditional Tongan cere¬ mony — no tux and tails for these folks!

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that it comes with a guide who provides local knowledge and insights. In the interest of critical, objective journalism, we’d like to point out the nega¬ tives of flotilla chartering in Tonga. But frankly, we can’t think of any. We’re just left with fond memories, some great snapshots and a burning desire to do it again — soon! — latitude/ja With the overwhelming response we had to this summer’s flotilla, we’re considering staging another one in the coming months. But where to? Fiji? Mexico? Turkey? New Zealand? Send us your ideas, and we’ll save you a spot. — Ed. Carry Strong Ground Tackle and Eat a Toad for Breakfast Years ago in the Caribbean, we had a good long chuckle at the expense of a care¬ less sailor whose boat dragged out to sea, while he remained below, oblivious to his dilemma. But today, the humor escapes me. As a relatively neophyte skipper, I looked forward to sailing in the companionship and safety of a flotilla with the 'Latitude 38 Tonga Expedition'. After a thorough briefing at Vava’u, we set sail for our first anchorage where a welcome party and Tongan feast was scheduled. After a couple of aborted efforts, we selected a spot to anchor, let the hook drop, laid out rode and bore down in reverse to check our hold — all by the book. Calm as a trout pond, the 'Mana' crew tries fly casting in Tonga.

A half hour later we were enjoying a fantastic feast and swapping tales with the rest of the group. Much later, as I took a break from the party and strolled along the water’s edge, I marveled at the beauty of these wonderful surroundings and noted the smart uniformity of our eight yachts, silhouetted in the moonlight, with mooring lights blazing — except for one which was considerably dimmer and shown much lower on the horizon. I pondered this anomaly for a few moments, until the 'sinking' feeling hit me that my sailing career may be coming to an abrupt end — it was my boat that had dragged out of the anchorage. Temporarily frozen in a panic beyond words, I considered drowning myself, then devised a better plan: I would grab my crew and stealthily rescue the boat before anyone else knew! But just as I got back to the party, the dreaded call came over the restaurant’s VHF from a cruiser nearby, "One of your boats is adrift!" What a way to break up a party. The call launched an instant stampede for the beach

In the unspoiled Kingdom everyone gets at least one island to themselves. Inset: Tongans are right in sync with the multihull craze.

as each skipper raced to insure that it was not his boat. How fast can an inflatable with a four horsepower engine go? Not fast enough! It seemed like hours before we closed in on our boat. As we approached another unbeliev¬ able spectacle unfolded — she was under¬ way! "Oh no," I thought, "someone else got to her first!" In ultimate disgrace, I begged to come aboard, only to find that our Latitude host, John Arndt, and our Tongan guide, Soa, had rescued the yacht. Some very wise person once said, "Eat a toad for breakfast every morning and you will know that nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day." Well, I ate my symbolic toad that first night. But with my ultimate faux pas behind me — and no damage done — the next nine days were to become the most memorable, and wonder¬ ful, experiences of my life. Tonga was beautiful, the sailing was great and we were able to share it with a bunch of really neat people. Our heartfelt thanks to Latitude 38, Bill, Lisa and all the great folks at the

OF CHARTERING

Moorings and Anza Travel. And a special thanks to John Arndt and Soa. — vince comella scotts valley Vince—Don’t take it so hard. Any honest salt will tell you that the lessons a sailor learns best are learned the hard way — by making mistakes! Join us on our next flotilla, and who knows what else you’ll learn! — Ed. Charter Family Profile: The Muilenburgs of St. John When a charter brochure for the Virgin Islands ketch Breath crossed our desks this month, we suspected that part-time Sausalito resident, Raffle Muilenburg, was attempting a bit of P.R. for his mom and dad. Well, we certainly don’t mind giving long-time charter operators Peter and Dorothy Muilenburg a plug — especially since their story makes such good copy. Back in the late sixties, when the Muilenburgs first arrived on St. John, the Virgin Islands had a distinctly different flavor than they do today. Traveling there in those days, you really felt as though you’d stepped back in time. The pace was truly lazy, many

of the roads hadn’t yet been paved, cruise ship arrivals were still a notable event and there was no traffic gridlock in St. Thomas. Yacht chartering was still in its infancy. The concept of bareboating had yet to be developed and when the crews from the few crewed charter yachts in Charlotte Amalie got together to party, they generally invited the local Coast Guard brass. Back then, most St. John real estate was controlled by a marauding confederation of ornery feral donkeys. Although, Laurance Rockefeller had just acquired the dilapidated plantation at Caneel Bay, which would soon become one of the Caribbean’s finest resorts. Resident expats were a rarity, but Peter and Dorothy decided to stay and soon found a niche within the West Indian community. After baby Raffie came along, Dorothy founded her own private school with the intention of elevating the standard of educa¬ tion available on this tiny island. (Raffie later earned a scholarship to Dartmouth!) Together, Peter and Dorothy nurtured the dream of building their own ocean-going ketch that would carry them across the seas to grand adventures. Over time, the project slowly took shape beneath the filtered shade of tamarind trees at the extreme east end of the island. They chose a stout double-ended Paul Johnson design, in the tradition of Colin Archer — but faster. Several years into the project, little Way ahead of their time, the Muilenburgs escaped to the tropics back in 1968, when no one had even heard of the Virgin Islands.

brother, Diego, came along and the plans had to be modified! Then finally, after four long years of laying up fiberglass in the tropical sun, Breath was launched at Round Bay to the cheers of at least half the island’s population. Since then, Peter and Dorothy have sailed endless miles throughout the Caribbean, across the pond to Europe and along the coast of Africa. (Peter’s articles about African sailing have appeared in major national magazines.) They recently sailed medical supplies to Haiti. To replenish her cruising kitty, Breath does regular daysails to the British Virgins from St. John. But her real specialty is adventure sailing trips across the belly of the Caribbean to the Venezuelan coastal archi¬ pelagos and other offbeat landfalls of the Spanish Main. Call them at (809) 771-2036. — latitude/aet Charter Notes It’s always prime sailing season somewhere. But in the Bay Area, September and October traditionally offer the finest sailing conditions of the year. Fog-bound days finally disappear, breezes are strong and with luck the skies are clear and sunny. Aptly timed with these peak conditions, virtually every local sailing school in the region has banned together in a joint marketing effort to encourage would-be 'sailors to give our favorite sport a try — at least for a couple of hours! The new pitch is called "Take the Helm" and the concept is simple. Just call up the American Sailing Association (ASA) school (or club) in your area and reserve a Would you risk sailing in a flotilla with this crew of Sausalito sunseekers? Could be dangerous!

WORLD OF CHARTERING Sailing clubs also offer a forum for meeting like-minded water warriors and sharing the thrills of sailing without bearing the expense — and responsibility — of boat ownership. In late summer there are special events going on just about every weekend — like barbecues combined with sunset sails — where non-members are always welcome to join in the fun. More challenging trips are also offered, like daysails to the Farallones (with Modern Sailing Academy) and twonight weekenders to Half Moon Bay (with Club Nautique). Many schools and clubs also put together bareboat flotilla trips in exotic foreign destinations like Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, Greece and Turkey. Club Nautique, Olympic Circle and Spinnaker Sailing of Red¬ wood City are particularly active overseas, each running four or five flotillas a year. But one of the best group trips we’ve heard about this summer was hosted by Cass’ Marina, a long-established, yet lowprofile Sausalito sailing school. Dubbed 'Two Weeks, Two Thousand ($) and Topless', it was a bargain trip through the Greek Isles with six boatloads of Bay Area sunseekers — some of whom sought all-over tans!

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convenient two-hour slot — midweek* or weekend — for a low-key, personalized sailing lesson. The $25 per person cost is a painless way for novices to sample the sport without committing to a full course of lessons. We salute the wisdom behind this joint promotion and encourage any non-sailors

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THE RACING

With reports this month on theAldo Alessio Race for ULDB 70s, theforcharity Day on Monterey Bay Regatta, the coed Grade & George Race, the Commodores’ Cup for IMS yachts in England, theEYC Second Half Opener, results of various local National Championships, the St. Francis YC’s tiny IMS Invitational, an entry list of sorts for the Big Boat Series, lots of box scores, and the usual fragments at the end known as race notes.

Alessio Race It’s just not getting any easier! No one was surprised when five sleds finished over¬ lapped in the last race of the recent Cal Cup, but it’s not supposed to be that way offshore. Nonetheless, there was another photo finish at the end of the 238-mile St. Francis YCSanta Barbara YC’s Aldo Alessio Ocean Race on July 29-30. Jim Ryley’s Mirage, making its initial class appearance of the ’94 season, kept its bow in front of Evolution to beat Brack Duker and his crew by perhaps ten feet. Two minutes later, Taxi Dancer, chartered by Don Hughes, crossed the line just in front of Mongoose and, a bit later, Orient Express. The first four boats all finished within five

extended Cheetah — the three boats that sailed the shorter course down the coast — were all severely punished. This year’s version of the Alessio Race had a number of changes, the most signifi¬ cant of which was locating the finish line at the Point Conception Lighthouse rather than in Long Beach, as was the case two years ago. The 35-40 knot winds experienced in the now-legendary ’92 race never quite materialized, although there was steady breeze all the way down the coast. The three lead boats were all able to sail the course in under 24 hours. — tom leweck ALESSIO RACE — 1) Mirage, SC 70, Jim Ryley,

14:37:20; 8) Pyewacket, SC 70, Roy Disney, 17:49:00; 9) Victoria, Andrews 70, Mike Campbell, 17:59:10; 10) Cheetah, Peterson 69, Doug Baker/Dick Pennington, 20:00:00. (10 boats) SEASON STANDINGS — 1) Orient Express, 61 points; 2) Pyewacket, 61; 3) Evo, 56; 4) Victoria, 44; 5) Mongoose, 42; 6) Alchemy, 37; 7) Gl, 36; 8) Taxi Dancer, 32; 9) Mirage, 18; 10) Cheetah, 13. (13 boats; best 4 of 5 races; 2 events to go)

minutes of each other, with the fifth boat 15 minutes further back. This was another one of those SRrint races where the outside track definitely paid off. Boats were rewarded for working offshore early and patiently resisting the temptation to jibe back towards the beach. There was just better breeze out at sea, which more than made up for the extra miles sailed. Pyewacket, Victoria and the recently Page 174 •

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Jim Ryley's SC 70 'Mirage' is on a hot streak. Can they extend it at the Big Boat Series?

12:57:20 (finish time); 2) Evolution, SC 70, Brack Duker, 12:57:24; 3) Taxi Dancer, R/P 68, Don Hughes, 12:59:20; 4) Mongoose, SC 70, Joe Case, 13:02:22; 5) Orient Express, SC 70, Peter Tong, 13:17:30; 6) Alchemy, Andrews 70, Dick Compton, 13:36:00; 7) Grand Illusion, SC 70, Ed McDowell,

Day on Monterey Bay Regatta Santa Cruz YC’s 11th annual Day on Monterey Bay Regatta, held on Sunday, August 21, was a tremendous success. Sixtyone boats competed in the low-key 10-mile race in six divisions, a good turnout compared to the last few years. Jim Ryley’s SC 70 Mirage, with a hot crew including Skip Allan and Jack Halterman, was the overall winner, starting last in the reverse handicap starting sequence and benefitting from a huge hole that engulfed everyone in front of them. Fittingly for a 'charity regatta', the real action took place ashore. Formerly a benefit for the United Way Fund, the regatta has for the last three years been a fundraiser for a more 'grassroots'

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MULTIHULL — 1) No Name, Hobie 20, Roger Neatherly; 2) Three For Me, F-27, Alan Souza; 3) No Name, Hobie 18, Bill Boaz. (5 boats)

'Dr. Who'just got back from a 25-day return trip from the SSS T-Pac, but still made the G&G Race. Inset, overall winners Sally and Kame Richards.

organization, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County. This year, over $17,000 was raised for that worthy cause. "The regatta’s the best deed in town," explained Ron Merrall, one of the co¬ organizers. "The way it works is that each crewmember donates $45 to sail, part of which is tax-deductible. In return, they get a steak or chicken dinner and their choice of a West Marine fleece jacket, a Casio Yacht Timer watch or a mylar/kevlar duffel bag." Money was also raised through the 'corporate sponsorship' division ($250 entry fee), as well as by hawking $20 raffle tickets at the post-race party. Over 70 prizes were given out, including a Magellan GPS, a Standard Comm VHF radio (both courtesy of West Marine) and a $750 certificate towards new sails from Santa Cru^ Sails. Major sponsors of the event included Santa Cruz YC, West Marine, KWAV 97FM and KSBW Channel 8. Over three dozen volunteers — including "Morgan’s Privateers", a costumed sea chantey 'band'

— helped make the feel-good day possible. Siri Vaeth, executive director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Santa Cruz county, said, "Santa Cruz YC should be recognized for their sponsorship of this benefit regatta. It demonstrates a real commitment to improving their community, and to the lives of at-risk children from single-parent families. The Day on Monterey Bay is a winwin event for everyone involved!" CORPORATE — 1) Mirage, SC 70, Jim Ryley/ Cupertino Electric; 2) Kamikaze, Moore 24, Joel Verutti/Granite Rock Co; 3) Outrageous, Olson 40, Rick Linkmeyer/Crow's Nest. (5 boats) PHRF I (minus 60-140) — 1) Mirage, SC 70, Jim Ryley; 2) Chasch Mer, SC 50, Randy Parker; 3) No Name, Melges 24, Greg Dorland. (25 boats) PHRF II (141-170) — 1) Kamikaze, Moore 24, Joel Verutti; 2) Snafu-U, Moore 24, Tom Conerly; 3) Pau Hana, J/24, Cliff McNamara. (12 boats) PHRF III (171 -up) — 1) Seabright, Cal 25, Chris Hackett; 2) Mischief, Ranger 26, Bob Olexio; 3) Pooka, Ranger 26, Dave Aquino. (9 boats) NON-SPINNAKER — 1) US 99, Santana 22, Bob Barksdale; 2) Prevailing Party, Newport 30 Mk. Ill, Susan Ritchey; 3) Transition, Islander 30 Mk. II, Ron Merrall. (10 boats)

Grade & George Race "You can’t find more smiles in any other shorthanded race," claimed Encinal YC’s John Boyd, referring to the sixth annual Gracie & George Race, a 9.7-mile low-key coed race on August 20. The format’s ob¬ viously a winner — ’Gracie’ gets to steer, while 'George' does till the work — and the weather couldn’t have been warmer or gent¬ ler. Number one genoas were the dress for the day, and hardly a drop of water hit anyone’s decks. Fifty couples in three divisions competed for the perpetual trophy, which was awarded to the monohull posting the lowest elapsed time. That honor again went to Sally Rich¬ ards, who drove the Express 27 Frog in French while husband Kame pulled the strings. "What can 1 say? I had good crew," said Sally modestly. The popular couple, who own Pineapple Sails, also won the G&G Regatta in 1992. "This is a really fun race," explained Sally. "It’s usually light in the South Bay, and you’re not allowed to hoist a kite until inside the Estuary. It’s hardly an intimidating course, and the rules are designed to create an opportunity for role reversals on the boat. It gets a whole different cross section of boats and people on the starting line." Among them was Jack Easterday and his 15-year-old daughter Sara, who steered their Olson 30 Liquid Gait to first place in Division A. "I was just along for the ride," quipped the proud father, smiling — like everyone else at this year’s G&G — ear to ear. DIV. A (0-120) — 1) Liquid Gait, Olson 30, Sarah & Jack Easterday; 2) Jarlen, J/35, Ruth Suzuki/Bob Bloom; 3) Indian Summer, Hunter 40, Marianne & Bob Gardner. (9 boats) DIV. D (121-179) — 1) Frog in French, Express 27, Sally & Kame Richards; 2) Chesapeake, Merit 25, Elizabeth MacDonald/Jim Fair; 3) Dr. Who, Merit 25, Caroline Ross/John Drewery; 4) Foamy, Moore 24, Ruth Summers/Ken Walters. (20 boats) DIV. C (180-ajp) — 1) Upper Bound, Cal 20, Susan Fernandez/Peter Fowler; 2) Honalee, Rocinante 28, Dawn & Paul Miller; 3) Riff Raff, Santana 22, Julie Urias/Erik Menzel; 4) Shazaml, Santana 22, Lynn Williams/Bud Sandkulla. (16 boats) MULTIHULL — 1) U Name It, F-27, Michelle & Casy Cadwell. (5 boats)

Rolex Commodores’ Cup You read it here first: The United States will win the 1995 Champagne Mumm AdSeptember. 1994 • Ului 39 • Page 175

miral’s Cup in Cowes, England, finally ending a drought that dates back to 1969. At least that’s the conclusion many people are coming to based on the U.S. White Team’s devastating 31-point victory in late July’s Rolex Commodores’ Cup, a dress rehearsal held in the same waters and under the same format as next summer’s main event. Just as Collaboration, Gaucho and the Tripp 40 Falcon handled all comers in the inaugural Commodore’s Cup two years ago, the U.S. White Team (Pigs in Space, Flash Gordon and the Tripp 50 Falcon) simply annihilated the nine-team field, leading the seven-race series (five buoy races, two offshores) from the opening gun. Even the dismasting of Pigs in one buoy race proved just a minor setback. The title of top yacht went to a member of the German Green team, Thomas Friese’s Mumm 36 Thomas I Punkt, followed by John Risley’s Taylor 47 Numbers, sailing on the USA 'second string' Red Team, while David Clarke’s muchtravelled prototype Mumm 36 Pigs in Space ended up third overall. Pigs' problem occurred in the fifth race, a 24.6-mile buoy race, while they were lead¬ ing. Apparently the rig fell due to a compression failure above the first spreader while they were pushing the limit of their #1 genoa in 20 knots true. Despite a DNF in that race, they still finished a mere two points behind I Punkt in the overall (27 boats) scoring — clearly a brilliant showing for Clarke, driver Ken Read and tactician Geoff Stagg. The other members of U.S. White team were no less impressive in the mostly moderate air series: Flash Gordon, Helmut Jahn’s Farr 39, finished fourth overall with Terry Hutchinson driving, while Don Smith’s Tripp 50 Falcon, steered by Olympic silver medalist Peter Holmberg, was fifth. The Red Team also turned in a solid performance: Kropp Duster (Wylie 47, Charles Kropp/ Buddy Melges), Numbers and Peter Vessella’s chartered Mumm 36 Rhody Express tied for third team overall, but was bumped down to fourth on the tie-breaker. Like the Commodore’s Cup, the 1995 Admiral’s Cup will — for the first time — be an all-IMS regatta, with each country sending a Mumm 36, an 1LC 40 and an ILC 46. With Bob Towse (Blue Yankee) commit¬ ted to building a state-of-the art Farr ILC 46, and David Clarke committed to a Farr ILC 40 (to the chagrin of Neil Barth, Alan Andrews and the Growler team), only the Mumm 36 slot is up for grabs. Our spies tell us veteran Admiral’s Cup campaigner Irv Loube has been spotted several times at the Farr office in Annapolis lately — is he up for another campaign? Any way you look at it, our ’95 Admiral’s Page 176 • DXXUM19 • September, 1994

Cup team will be formidable — after decisive wins at the Commodore’s Cup and the Ken¬ wood Cup, there’s just no denying that the U.S. is suddenly dominating the grand prix racing game. 1) USA White (Falcon, Flash Cordon, Pigs in Space), 55 points; 2) Germany Green (Rubin 72, Aerosail Astro, Thomas I Punkt), 86; 3) Germany Red (Antibody, Omen, Aerosail 3), 99.75; 4) USA Red

(Numbers, Kropp Duster, Rhody Express), 99.75; 5) Netherlands (Innovision IV, S'Energy, Kateie), 112; 6) Jersey (Indulgence, Tram, Ferocious), 125.12; 7) England (Bounder of the Century, Jackdaw, The Wall), 135; 8) Argentina (Fuga, Califa 3, Mercenario 3), 139.75; 9) Wales (Eagle, Integrity, Shogun), 183.5. (9 teams)

EYC Second Half Opener "It was the same as ever, with nothing

Scenes from the August 13th HDA race — results appear in 'box scores'. All photos 'Latitude 38'.

particularly new to report," was how Encinal YC Commodore Rich Pipkin summed up the fifth annual Second Half Opener on the weekend of July 30-31. Under overcast skies and in 16-20 knots of breeze, 156 boats — about the same as last year — sailed on one

of the three courses (upwind marks were Bonita, Blackaller and Harding Rock, de¬ pending on boat size). The fleet finished downwind in front of the EYC clubhouse this year, a departure from past years when there was a leeward mark and a sometimes annoy¬ ing final quarter mile beat back to the finish. Over 100 boats stuck around to compete the next day, though for most fleets that race was a non-counter. Results of Saturday’s

race follow: IMS I — 1) Terminator, Serendipity 43, Steve Sundeen; 2) Leading Lady, Peterson 40, Bob Klein. (5 boats) IMS 11 — 1) Petard, Farr 36, Keith Buck; 2) Expeditious, Express 34, Bartz Schneider. (5 boats) DIV. F (multihull) — 1) Triptych, F-27, Ken Kinoshita; 2) Pegasus, F-27, Andrew Pitcairn; 3) Indigo, Dragonfly 800, Mike Taylor. (7 boats) September. 1994 • U&uM 12 • Page 177

THE RACING DIV. H (0-114) — 1) My Rubber Ducky, Hobie 33, Lee Garami; 2) Jubilation, J/40, Henry Smith; 3) Jackrabbit, Islander 40, Dave Liggett. (13 boats) DIV. J (117-138) — 1) Insufferable, N/M 30, Peter & K.D. Rookard; 2) Full Contact Golf, J/80, Wyliis Baird; 3) Blue Max, Dehler 34, Jim Freeland. (17 boats) DIV. K (141 -162) — 1) It's Jazz, Ranger 26, Ben Mewes; 2) Leda II, Lap.36, David James. (5 boats) DIV. L (165-186) — 1) Chesapeake, Merit 25, Jim Fair; 2) Crinan, C&C 30, Bill West; 3) Redline, Merit 25, Gerald McNutt. (10 boats) DIV. M (189-above) — 1) Neblina, Cal 28, Carter/Mosher; 2) Hippo, Smith 24, Mark Wornmack; 3) Fun, Davidson 25, Jock MacLean. (12 boats) EXPRESS 37 — 1) Re-Quest, Glenn Isaacson; 2) Expresso, Steve Saperstein; 3) Spindrift V, Larry & Lynn Wright. (7 boats) J/35 — 1) Slithergadee, John Neisley; 2) Jarlen, Bob Bloom. (4 boats) SANTANA 35 — 1) Wild Flower, Art Mowry; 2) Breakout, Les Raos. (4 boats) HUNTER 35 — 1) Rum Turn Tugger, Bob Camp¬ bell. (2 boats) 11:METRE — 1) Ronstan, Alistair Murray; 2) #89, Mik Beatie. (5 boats) J/105 — 1) Blackhawk, Art Ball; 2) Invictus, Walt Marti; 3) Jest, Jim Cascino. (6 boats) OLSON 30 — 1) Family Hour, The Bilafers; 2) Liquid Gait, Jack Easterday; 3) Think Fast!, Al Holt. (8 boats) CATALINA 30 — 1) Lochan Ora, Paul Harwood. (1 boat) NWPT. 30 — 1) Yachtd Da, Jack Gill. (1 boat) J/29 — 1) Advantage II, Pat & Will Benedict; 2)

boats) CAL 2-27 — 1) Checkout, Misha Orloff; 2) Day Care, Steve Wonner; 3) Marina Green, Bill & Holly O'Conner. (6 boats) CATALINA 27 — 1) Wildcat, Ernie Dickson; 2) White Satin, Steve Rienhart. (5 boats) T-BIRD — 1) Lyric, James Newport. (1 boat) OLSON 25 — 1) Barking Dog, Jeffrey Kroeber. (3 boats) ISLANDER BAHAMA — 1) Constellation, John Lincoln: 2) Cahada, Angelo Peruch. (5 boats) COLUMBIA CHALLENGER — 1) Gunga Din, Jan Grygier; 2) Runaground Sue, James Van Blarigan; 3) Freebird, Lian O'Flaherty. (7 boats) ARIEL — 1) Pathfinder, Ernie Rideout; 2) Jubilee, Don Morrison. (4 boats) SANTANA 22 — 1) Shazam!, Bud Sandkulla; 2) White Lightning, Bill Charron. (5 boats)

Championship Rounth-Up More national championships occurred around here during July and August than you could shake a hiking stick at. Results of some of them follow. They just sort of snuck up on us while we were busy covering coast¬ al races, TransPacs, Woodstock II, the base¬ ball strike, and the Jackson/Presley merger. Want to increase your event’s chances of getting coverage in The Racing Sheet? Here are some suggestions: fax the complete results (preferably in the form shown below) to us at (415) 383-5816 as soon as possible after your regatta. If you don’t send us something before the following weekend, it invariably gets lost or buried in the shuffle. Also, be sure to jot down some of the basic

Pictures are nice, too — and they’re almost mandatory for any longer articles. While they’d all be crisp black and white 5x7s in a perfect world, we can accept color prints and slides, though the latter tend to look more ’muddy’ than normal in our for¬ mat. A wide selection to choose from is best, and we naturally will send them all back to you. Following up by phone works, too — the race desk can be reached at (415) 3838200, extension 109. Got it? Good. Now we can take the rest of the summer off, while the articles and pictures start rolling in. SC 27 NATIONALS (Huntington Lake; July 16-17, 8 races) — 1) Wharf Rat, Dave Morris, 13.5 points; 2) Kurzwiele, Brett Gripenstraw, 15.25; 3) Dynaflow, Mark Dini, 20.5; 4) Excalibur, Jack Allen, 30.75; 5) Hanalei Express, Schuyler/Sturgeon, 32; 6) Ciao, Andy Carson, 38; 7) Cruzin, Greg Miller, 41; 8) Good Timin', Gary Evans, 53; 9) Big Dog, Mike Brunington, 61; 10) Duet, Bob DeWitt, 68; 11) Variety Show, Barry Whittall, 69. (11 boats) HOLDER 20 NATIONALS (Huntington Lake; July 21-24, 7 races) — 1) ShareHolder, Gary Albright/ Gary Troxel/Jim Olivero, Danville, CA, 5.75 points; 2) Swift, Dennis Fritts, Brentwood, CA, 19.75; 3) Bruiser, Ron & Shirley Walls, Bakersfield, CA, 21; 4) #160, Jerry & Barbara Buk, Casper, WY, 26; 5) #6, Jack Gillette, Bakersfield, CA, 31. (10 boats) MOORE 24 NATIONALS (Santa Cruz YC; Aug. 1214; 7 races) — 1) Typhoon, Tom Walsh/Morgan Larson, 8 points; 2) Great Pumpkin, Jim Maloney, 11.5; 3) Moorgasm, Hank Niles/Chris Watts, 24; 4) Fatuity, Dave Hodges, 29.75; 5) Bruzer, Gary Tracey/Malcolm Park, 32; 6) Adios, Scott Walecka/ Ian Klitza, 34; 7) Kamikaze, George Wheeler, 44; 8) Snafu-U, Mark Berryman/Tom Conerly, 50; 9) Karen, Phil Vandenberg, 55; 10) Hot Rod Lincoln, Sherron Hart/Charles Witcher, 57. (25 boats)

'Revs' looked a little underpowered when this shot was taken during the IMS Invitational.

Blazer, Mike Lambert; 3) Thrasher, Steve Podell. (6 boats) CAL 29 — 1) 20/20, Phil Gardner; 2) Grand Slam, Fred Minning. (4 boats) ISL. 28 — 1) Silent Movee, Pat Fryer. (1 boat) HAWKFARM — 1) Nighthawk, John Siegal. (3 Page 178 • LtUUJt J? • September, 1994

facts for us — including weather conditions, winning crew’s names, pertinent phone numbers for follow-up calls, and anything unusual or funny that might elevate your regatta out of ’box score’ status. Heck, if you write a short article about your race — and if it’s good enough that we sign your name to it — we’ll even send you a free Latitude Tshirt for your effort.

SANTANA 22 NATIONALS (Monterey Peninsula YC; Aug. 12-14; 5 races) — 1) Leprechaun, Tim Condon, 12.25 points; 2) US 99, Bob Barksdale, 19.75; 3) Krash, Charlie Kurtman, 22; 4) High & Dry, Len Fiock, 25.75; 5) Gypsy, Fred Molnar, 36; 6) Wind Song, ’Jerry' Garcia, 38; 7) Surge II, Charlie Roskosz, 40; 8) Insanity Cruz, Mark Langer, 44; 9) Santy Anno, Greg Cailliet, 4 7; 10) White Lightning, Bill Charron, 48. (13 boats) F] NATIONALS (Encinal YC; July 23-25; 8 races) Gold Fleet — 1) Steve Klotz/Leesa Cumbie, 7.5 points; 2) Chuck Asper/Dana Jones, 23.75; 3) Sean & Cynthia Dyer, 25; 4) Joe Doering/Gretchen Schaffer, 28. (IQ boats) Silver Fleet — 1) Tom Elmore/Phil Evans, 8.75 points; 2) Andy Schmidt/Tom Flick, 17. (5 boats)

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1994 Big Boat Series Entries* IMS Invitational Just 13 boats participated in St. Francis YC’s IMS Invitational on the sunny weekend of August 13-14. The four-race Cityfront series was the last regatta of the local IMS season, as well as the last 'tune-up' (for both sailors and race committee) before the up¬ coming Big Boat Series. To no one’s surprise, Bullseye and Petard won their divisions, each wrapping up their 17 race (4 throwout) season championship in the process. Bullseye also won the big class under the PHRF rule, which was scored concurrently as an experiment. Both Bullseye and Petard were pretty unstoppable this summer: the former is the Bay Area’s only grand prix effort and was basically shooting sitting ducks, while the latter benefitted enormously from the ’94 version of the stillevolving IMS rule. "We owe Petard 37 sec¬ onds a mile now," claimed National Biscuit’s Colin Case. "It’s physically impossible to beat them anymore." IMS still shows no signs of catching on locally, making Northern California one of the last holdouts in the country. "Maybe it’s because our local PHRF system is so good," said Carl Schumacher, only half jokingly. Considering that the Bay Area once boasted the best grand prix boats in the world (Imp, Bull Frog, Great Fun, Scarlett O’Hara, etc.), it’s ironic that we’re being left behind so rapidly. Check out the hot new IMS boats at the Big Boat Series if you want to see what we’re missing out on. DIV. I — 1) Bullseye, N/M 43, Bob Garvie/Dee Smith, 5.25 points; 2) High Risk, Smith 43, Jim Mizell/Ted Wilson, 11.75; 3) Phantom, J/44, Jack Clapper, 13; 4) Jackrabbit, Islander 40, Dave Liggett, 15; 5) Bang, N/M 41, Max Gordon, 16; 6) Revs, Ross 35, Jeff Gething, 23; 7) X-Dream, Jeppesen 39, Steen Moller, 28; 8) Sundog, Bianca 414, Bill Wright, 32. (8 boats) DIV. II — 1) Petard, Farr 36, Keith Buck, 4.25 points; 2) Sweet Okole, Farr 36, Dean Treadway, 7.75; 3) Surefire, Frers 36, Jon Carter, 13; 4) National Biscuit, Schumacher 35, Colin Case, 17; 5) Expeditious, Express 34, Bartz Schneider, 17. (5 boats)

Race Notes Let the games begin: The 31st edition of the Big Boat Series, coming up quickly on September 15-18, promises to be really exciting. Both the quantity and quality of the entries is up this year, as the Series continues to improve since its nadir in ’89. Not only are the sleds returning, but IMS maxis are entered for the first time (including the formidable Windquest, which swept back to

Name IMS MAXi Cassiopeia Longobarda Windquest

Design . Davidson 72 Farr 80 v FI/P 70

Owner/Rockstar

Yacht Club

Charles Burnell Michael Slade/Chris Law DeVos Family/John Bertrand

Corinthian (Seattle) (London) Chicago

ULDB 70 Evolution Grand Illusion Mirage Mongoose Orient Express Pyewacket

SC 70 SC 70 SC 70 SC 70 SC 70 SC 70

Brack Duker/Peter Isler Ed McDowelt/Steve Grillon Jim Ryfey/Sklp Allan Joe Case/Mike Elias Peter Tong/Dave U liman Roy Disney/Robbie Haines

California King Harbor Santa Cruz Long Beach St. Francis Los Angeles

GRAND PRIX IMS Bullseye Excel’s Growler Falcon Gaucho Idler Morning Glory No Problem IV Slip Sliding Away

N/M 43 Andrew ILC 40 Tripp 50 Farr 44 N/M 45 R/P50 Farr ILC 40 N/M 43

Bob Garvie/Steve Benjamin Neil Barth/John Koilus Don Smith/Jim Marshall Peter Gordon/Paul Cayard Frank Hughes Hasso Planner Satoshi Utsumi/Jim Brady John Malec

St. Francis Newport Harbor (Oklahoma) Annapolis New York Kiel (Germany) Waikiki Chicago

ST. FRANCIS RULE ('Fake1 IMS) Coyote Beneteau 40 High Risk Smith 43 Marilyn 0/44 Ozone Olson 34 Phantom J/44 Sundog Bianca 414 Swtttsure Frers 58 Terminator Serendipity 43 Vera Cru Unknown

Rob Anderson Jim Mizell/Ted Wiison Monroe Wingate/Chris Cortett Carl Bauer Jack Clapper Bill Wright Sy Kleinman/Mtke Rente Steve Sundeen/Jeff Madragali Mike Johnson

Richmond St Francis St. Francis Richmond St. Francis St. Francis St. Francis Santa Cruz Hawaii

MUMM 36 Allegro Rhody Express Sensation Sonador Zamboni

Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36 Mumm 36

John Coumantaros Peter Vesseila M. Thomas & R. Chapman Mark Engler Doug Taylor

(New York) (Rhode island) Bayview (Detroit) Chicago Waikiki

EXPRESS 37 (Nationals) Blade Runner Bliss Danville Express Espresso G.U. Juno Re-Quest Sally Ann Spindrift V Spirit Vitesse Warlock

Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37 Express 37

Mick Shlens Mike Grisham/Seadon Wijsen Andy Halt Steve Saperstein Ronald Venables Dave Cort Glenn Isaacson/Kame Richards Mike Franchetti Larry & Lynn Wright Andy Rothman/Carl Schumacher Dean Dietrich Leigh Brite/Cliff Wilson

Cabrillo Beach St Francis Encinal Encinal Tahoe Cabrillo Beach San Francisco Sausalito Richmond Richmond Unknown Richmond

J/35 Equanimity Fever Friday Harbor Jarlen Kiri Major Damage Skye Sllthergadee

J/35 J/35 J/35 J/35 J'35 J/35 J/35 J/35

Randy Paul Barry Danieli Ryle Radke Bob Bloom Bob George Chris Perkins & Dave Wiison Dave Corbin John Neisley ■

St. Francis Richmond Unknown Richmond Richmond St. Francis Unknown St Francis

4* Dave Tambeilini Art Ball Chuck Wlnton Elliot Birnberg Walt Marti John Wylie Jim Cascino Sam Hock Harry Blake Steve Podeif

St Francis Encinal San Francisco Long Beach Unknown Cortez Racing St. Francis Sausalito Tiburon St. Francis

jim Bella Rosa Blackhawk Chlmo Indigo tnvlctus J-OK Jest Jose Cuervo Limelight Thrasher

J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105 J/105

* as of 8/26/94 (doesn’t include Swan class)

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THE RACING back Mackinac Races this summer) and more grand prix IMS boats than ever before. Altogether, nine classes are scheduled to compete (the non-spinnaker Swan class isn’t included in the box on the previous page because it’s looking shaky — only one boat, E/yxir, is entered so far). Call the St. Francis YC at 563-6363 for information on the reg¬ atta. Rematch of the century: What better way to celebrate three decades of the Con¬

the Summer Olympics, were held in St. Petersburg, Russia, in early August. The sailing part of it was quite small, featuring only 32 sailors from 15 countries competing

Left, women's sailing advocate Amanda Russell. Above, the inimitable Tom Leweck.

gressional Cup than by inviting back some of the legends who have won it in the past? That’s exactly what host Long Beach YC has in store for its 31st annual Congo Cup on March 11-17,1995. The confirmed guest list for this 'masters' event includes Ted Turner, Harold Cudmore, Dick Deaver, brothers Skip and Scott Allan, Henry Sprague, Argyle Campbell, Tommy Pickard, Bill Ficker and Dennis Durgan. Hold the Geritol jokes — this promises to be some hot racing! The envelopes please: The 1994 Tudor Boardsailors of the Year were awarded as follows — Female: Lanee Butler, Age 24, Aliso Viejo, CA; Male — Alf Imperato, age 24, Rochester, NY; Most Valued Con¬ tributor — Ken Winner, age 39, White Salmon, WA. Butler, who won the inaugural award in ’92, is a five-year veteran of the U.S. Sailing Team who consistently took home medals in a string of events, cul¬ minating in a bronze medal in the Women’s Mistral Division at the recent Goodwill Games. According to Butler, however, her toughest challenge during 1994 was becoming the first boardsailor ever to complete the 125-mile Newport-Ensenada Race, a feat which took her 29V2 hours. The Goodwill Games, conceived by sailor/media mogul Ted Turner and held every four years at the mid-point between Page 180 •

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in four classes (Finn, Europe, Mistral Men, Mistral Women). Aside from Butler’s bronze, the only other American to medal was Eric Oetgen of Savannah, GA, who took a silver in the Finn class. Women on the move: North sailmaker Amanda Russell has put together a strong team for the third annual Women’s One Design Challenge Regatta, to be held in Catalina 37s off Long Beach on October 1416. This will be the first time a Bay Area entry has competed in the mainly SoCal event (past winners are Linda Elias and Cheryl Mahaffee). "We’ve been practicing on Coyote," explained Amanda, a 29-year-old English expatriate. "We’re quite serious about winning — not just for us, but to generally raise the level of awareness about women’s sailing in the Bay Area." Amanda, who will trim headsails, has chosen Pacific Cup winner Melinda Erkelens to handle the driving chores. Other Challengers are Ashley Tobin (tactician), Stephanie Wondolleck (main), Anna Peachy (trim), Karina Vogen (cockpit), Jodi Lee (mast), Lori Rudiger (pit) and Chris Page (bow). Speaking of women sailing, Marcia Peck sailed her J/24 Wild Woman to victory over a 9-boat field in Tiburon YC’s all¬ female Joan Storer Regatta on August 2021, beating Joan McCammon and Susie

Woodrum’s Moore 24 Frenzy on the tie¬ breaker (see Box Scores). Peck’s winning crew consisted of Liz Clair, Allison Olson, Nancy Potter and Tina Russell. But the best part of the weekend (other than the men cooking for the women afterwards) was that 40 local merchants donated goods and services which were sold at a charity auction, raising about $1,400 for a still undecided women-related charity. Well done! Tough act to follow: The ULDB 70 class is searching for a new executive secretary. Tom Leweck of Pacific Palisades, who ably manned that position since 1988, is stepping down at the end of the season (after November’s Cabo Race). Leweck, also the West Coast editor of Sailing World, claims he’s working almost as hard as he did before he retired from GTE. "I haven’t been to the gym for ten days, and I haven’t had nearly enough time to play with my new toys, Lumpy (a Cal 20) and Pinocchio (a Melges 24)," griped Tom. "I retired for a reason!" If you’re interested in the ULDB 70 job (the pay is lousy, but the benefits are great), call Ed McDowell at (310) 374-6939. USSA championships: The O’Day Trophy, more formally known as the U.S. Sailing National Championship, was sailed in Lasers at Del Rey YC (in MdR) on July 31August 3. Fifteen sailors competed: ten sailors from the various USSA regions, a collegiate rep (ICYRA), a high school rep (1SSA), a military rep, a youth rep and a

SIMPSON REGATTA (StFYC; July 30-31; 4 races): MELGES 24 — 1) Mary Don't Surf, Williams/ Eastham, 5.25 points; 2) Priss, Biff Twist, 9.75; 3) Lizzy Lou, Greg Dorland, 17; 4) #77, Greg Jampolsky, 18; 5) Yee Hah, Bagg/Perkins, 19. (8 boats) ETCHELLS — 1) Bad Dads, Mike LaHorgue, 7.5 points; 2) Celebration, Ken Munro, 10; 3) #860, Bob Park, 18; 4) It's a Rental, Kers Clausen, 18; 5) Zebra With An Ulcer, Craig Healy, 21,5. (9 boats) JR. WATERHOUSE (Richmond YC; August 6-20miles): PHRO f ■ (lite) — I) Phoenix, MacGregor 65, Hillary Kilduff & David Crowe; 2) Spindrift V, Express 37, Larry & Lynn Wright ;3) Dolphin Dance, SC 50, David Sallows. (6 boats) PHRO 11 (heavy) — 1) Vera Cruz, Wylie 38, Michael Johnson. (3 boats) MORA I (lite) — 1) Friday, Express 27, John Liebenberg. (3 boats) MORA II (heavy) — 1) Chili), Santana 30/30, Michael Maurier; 2) Mega, Mega 30, Robert Hickey. (4 boats) SSS — 1) Tiger Beetle, Newport 33, Rob Mcfartane. (2 boats)

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women’s rep. Not surprisingly, the ICYRA entry — Jon Myrdal of Kailua, HI — won the event handily. Patrick Andreasen of Millbrae upheld our Area G honor with a solid fourth place finish. The mysteriously named "Air J" group, representing the Naval Academy, won the Hinman Trophy for the U.S. Team Race j Championship at Norwalk (Conn.) YC in \ mid-August. Skippers Doug Clark, David \ Fagen and Ryan Cox won with a 15-6 record over nine other teams (Area G wasn’t among them). The racing was held in Vanguard 15s. . . . The Leiter Trophy (U.S. Sailing/Rolex Junior Women’s Championship) was held in early August in Rochester, NY. Seventy-two girls from 17 states sailed in the six-race Laser Radial competition, with Christen Feldman of Detroit emerging on top. Annalise Moore of Carmel was the highest NorCal finisher, with a very creditable fifth place showing. Other Bay Area warriorettes in¬ cluded Kate O’Leary (who finished 25th), Jessica Pohl (34), Whitney Gilmour (36), Vanessa Allen (42) and Stephanie Hilborn (49). . . Susie Madrigali and crew Vicki Sodaro, Chris Page and Helena Canady are representing Area G at the U.S. Women’s Sailing Championship (the Adams Trophy) at Cohasset YC in Massachusetts as we go to press. For unknown reasons, the racing is occurring in vintage 210s. What’s up with Whidbey? Every July for the past 12 years, Northwest sailors have been drawn to the small town of Oak Harbor, Washington, for Whidbey Island Race Week (aka, "Adult Summer Camp").

CRUZ — No finishers. (1 boat) SPRING SCORE SERIES OVERALL (SCYC; 4 races):

A' FLEET — 1) Daisy, SC 40. John Buchanan, 9.75 points; 2} Animal House, Olson 30, Matt Lezin/Tom Akrop, 10; 3) Red Hawk, SC 40, Lou Pambianco, 22.75; 4) Revelry, SC 40, Dan Matarangas, 24; 5) Absolute 88, Wylie 38, Keith MacBeth, 29. (12 boats) 'B' FLEET — 1) Summertime, Moore 24, Dennis Bassano, Jr., 7.75 points; 2) Flying Circus, Express 27, Gene Ryley, 8.5; 3) Good Timin', SC 27, Gary Evans, 16; 4) Prince Charming, Spruit 30, Terry -

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tician); J/36 — Jamoca; Hobie 33 — Wild Thing; Olson 30 — Tabasco; PHRF (in a'one design' regatta?) — S/y’d Away, Mumm 36; Multihull — Geridira (F-24). Plans are already underway for next summer’s Race o Week (July 17-21) — some things are just too good to fade away. Fun with numbers: The following statistics about the Vallejo Race were compiled and averaged over a four year period (1991-1994) as part of VYC’s sponsorship request package: Number of boats — 392; Number of crew per boat — 6; Participating sailors: 2,349; Visitors, Friends, Relatives: 1,250; T-shirts sold: 956; Beer consumed: 471 gallons; Wine consumed — 59 gallons; Mixed drinks — 1,946; Meals — 1,038; Dollars Spent Per Boat — $90; Number of Sponsors—3. The average num¬ ber of hangovers wasn’t mentioned. Class action: Writes current Holder 20 national champion Gary Albright (Share'ShareHolder' on Huntington Lake. The H-20sare Holder), "The Holder 20 class is in a serious now billing themselves as 'Poor Man's Melges’. 'rebuilding mode', with the class roster expanding from 12 boats to nearly 60 in less With sponsorship from Yachting, the event than a year. Lots of boats have changed became huge, peaking in 1993 with 175 hands lately. In fact, we think we’ve created boats. Unfortunately, Yachting withdrew its a seller’s market: as little as a year ago, boats support this year — but the show, albeit were going for about $2,500. However, diminished, went on anyway over July 11several months ago, a guy in Santa Cruz sold 15. Bob Ross, the J/Boat dealer in Seattle, his boat through Latitude sight unseen for picked up the pieces and with help from $5,000! Though not well known in the Bay many volunteers put together the Oak Area, the Holder 20 is an excellent design, at Harbor International One Design Fest¬ its best in breezy, flat water conditions or in ival. Thirty-seven boats in six classes com¬ very light air (it weighs just 1,150 pounds). We call it the 'poor man’s Melges', and our peted, with winners as follows: J/35 — class is becoming very active on the Lake Diversion (with Don Trask aboard as taco

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DIV. B - 1) Chablis 111, C&C 36 mod., Dave

2) Blue Chip, Kiwi 24, Watt Logan; 3) War H, Schum-acher 26, Roger Peter. (9 boats)

: DIV, A — 1) Vitesse, Beneteau 35s5, Eric

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or* Tight Squeeze, C&C 29, Wayne Yacoots. (4 boats) DIV. D — 1.) Friday's Eagle, Catalina 30, Mark Hecht, (3 boats)

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3) Kashmir, Columbia 9.6, Mr. Mills. (6 boats)

HDA #9 (Sausahto YC; Aue. 73; 14,3 miles)-. DIV. H — 1) My Rubber Ducky, Hcbie 33, Lee Garami; 2) Dolphin Dance, SC 50, Dave Sallows; 3)

Throckmorton; 2) Dancer, Cal 9.2, Mike Dixon. (5

DIV. J — 1) Wind Chaser, Ericson 35 Mk. Ill, Dick & Patti Cranor; 2) Wave Runner, Tartan Ten, Glen Krawiec; 3) Annalise, Wylie 34, Paul Altman.

VVVt/f WABBIT WIVER WUN (August 6, 50 miles):

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Harpainter; 3) Mr. Bill, Bill Partridge; 4) Wet

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THE RACING Circuit." Call Albright at (510) 284-1694 to hear the full spiel, or to receive a copy of their excellent class newsletter. Going for a hat-trick: The 1994 World Championship of Match Race Sailing will be decided in La Rochelle, France, between September 25 and October 1. Gunning for his third title in a row is Russell Coutts (NZL), who’s occupied the number one position in the standings since ousting Chris Dickson back in November ’92. Other invited skippers, who not coincidentally comprise the current top ten on the Omega World Match Race Ranking List, include: Peter Gilmour (AUS), Rod Davis (NZL), Ed Baird (USA), Roy Heiner (NED), Chris Law (GBR), Thierry Peponnet (FRA), Bertrand Pace (FRA), Paul Cayard (USA) and Jesper Bank (DEN). Random notes: Results of the El Toro Nationals, held on Howard Prairie Lake in Oregon on August 7-12, were MIA at press¬ time. Through the grapevine, we know that Kui Lim of Hawaii won the Gold Fleet, narrowly edging out Seattle’s Garett Greenwood. Skip McCormack (Novato) won the Intermediates, while Dana Jones (Fairfax) won the Juniors. Many happy returns: New York YC threw a lavish birthday bash for itself in Newport, RI, over July 24-30. The occasion was their 150th year, and over 3,000 sailors helped them celebrate at their NYYC Sesquicentennial Regatta. The six-race series involved 214 boats, 17 classes (13 IMS, a NY-40 one design class, and three different 12-Meter classes) and three different race

venues. Class winners included Full Cry (Farr 50, Kevin Mahaney), Merrythought (Frers 61, Robin Aisher), Beau Geste (Farr ILC 40, Barry Carroll), Gem (N/M 50, Bill Ziegler), Kiwi Magic (Modern 12-M, Bill Koch), Defender (Traditional 12-M, Gary Jobson/DavidPensky), Gleam (Classic 12-M,

'Sticky Fingers', the first W-30 to be built, is causing a big sensation in England.

Tom Taylor) and others. Gem (formerly Larry Harvey’s Crazy Horse) earned the trophy for outstanding racing performance in the regatta. Danish delights: Six Bay Area efforts participated in the International Knarr Championships (IKCs) in Denmark last month. The Danish hosts shamelessly took

BOX SCORES Hangover, unknown, ten Brownfow. (13 boats) ULDB B — 1) Hot Roller, Olson 30, Debbie Helling; 2) Arrow, Olson 30, Greg Naiman; 3) Prior-ities, Olson 30, Bob Cole. (8 boats) FLEET 72 (level raters) — 1) Foggy Notion, Soverel 39, Phil Sutter; 2) Gator, Frers 38, Tom Wheatley; 3) Juno, Express 37, Cort/Armitage. (11 boats) PHRF A — 1) Kayak, Peterson 41, Daffron/Frank; 2) Gotcha, J/44, Larry Amberg; 3) White Knight, Farr 40, Phil Friedman. (11 boats) PHRF B — 1) Sidekick, J/37, Bill Webster; 2) Strider, J/35, John Grether; 3) Malolo, J/40, Washburn/Rickershauser. (10 boats) PHRF C — 1) Wind Dancer, Catalina 42, Paul Edwards; 2) Hot Rum, CF 33, A. Castillon; 3) Persephone, Cal 40, Jack Woodhull. (13 boats) PHRF D — 1) Cross Fire, Cal 36, Fritz Dawson; 2) Orient Express, Cheoy Lee, Ron Wolfe; 3) Ghost, CF 33, Al Berg. (11 boats) PHRFE—1) Sevillana, 36' ketch, Richard Black; 2) Clas-Sea, Cal 29, Milton Ingram; 3) Zephyr, Roberts 30, William Winter. (8 boats) IOR — 1) Phantom VI, N/M 68, Lawrence Spira; Page 182 • U&UM12 • September, 1994

the top six places in the 25-boat fleet, with top American finisher Trygve Liljestrand in seventh place. Terry Anderlini took a respectable ninth, and Jim Skarr was eleventh—but Grant Settlemier, Joel Kudler and George Sayer ended up in the cheap seats. Only five races were completed due to

2) Plan B, Choate 48, David Johnson. (5 boats) ORCA— 1) Isle Tri, unknown, Rick Van Ginkef; 2) Booster, F-31, Phil Parker; 3) Minette, unknown, Michael Leneman. (8 boats) ]OAN STOKER WOMEN'S REGATTA (TibYC; 8/20-21): 1) Wild Woman, J/24, Marcia Peck, 5.5 points; 2) Frenzy, Moore 24, joan McCammon/Susie Woodrum, 5.5; 3) Animal Farm, Wylie 28, Susie Bigall, 12; 4) Sunshine, Moore 24, Alice Martin, 18; 5) Legacy, Ranger 29, Susan Hoehler, 24; 6) Folkdance, Folkboat, Evie Ashcroft, 25; 7) Wind Dance, Cal 2-27, Ann Watson, 25; 8) Night Hawk, Cal 330, Annie Wells, 30; 9) Passing Wind, Olson 25, Stephanie Wondolleck, 32. (9 boats; 4 races) FRANK'S TRACT REGATTA (ACYC; Aueust 20-21): SPINNAKER — 1) Quickie, J/24, Jim Hachman, StkYC, 5 points; 2) Rascal, Wilderness 30, Pat Brown, StkYC, 7.75; 3) Chaos, 5.5 Meter, Jim Warfield, StkYC, 10. (9 boats) NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Illusion, Santana 23, Chuck Silva, ACYC, 4.5 points. (3 boats) (12 boats; 3 races)

a complete lack of wind, and the air temperature hovered between 90 and 100 degrees. Claimed Joyce Anderson, "Much of the 'race time' was spent in the water, with the Americans naturally swimming in to the beaches to see the topless Danish women sunning!" Chip off the old block: The Whitbread 30 design, which like the W-60 uses water ballast to reduce the number of crew and help all around performance, was intended to fill the gap in grand prix racing between J/24s and One Tons/ILC 40s. It’s being marketed to the same folks who might have bought quarter or half tonners back in the ’70s, but sales have been somewhere bet¬ ween slow and non-existent. That may change now that 27-year-old English yacht designer Simon Rogers (son of designer Jeremy Rogers) has started campaigning his blue W-30 Sticky Fingers, the world’s first 'reed' W-30. Sailing with a four-man crew, Rogers has been beating the pants off boats twice their size in distance races around the English Channel. Fax Rogers in Lymington at (0590) 670005 to receive the package about Fingers, and the W-30 concept in general. Going to Disneyland: Mike Creazzi and the crew of his Santana 35 Flexible Flyer will represent Area G in the upcoming U.S. Sailing Offshore Championship Reg¬ atta (aka the Lloyd Phoenix Trophy) at Long Beach YC on Sept. 29-Oct. 2. Creazzi defeated three other contenders (Rubber Ducky, Re-Quest and Leda II) on August 21 on a 12.4-mile double-sausage on the Cityfront for the right to compete in the prestigious event. This is the first year that

SHEET the Phoenix Trophy has been contested anywhere except at the Naval Academy in Annapolis — ’92 winner Roy Disney, whose company is sponsoring the regatta, was instrumental in shifting the venue to the West Coast. The regatta will be sailed in LBYC’s fleet of matched Catalina 37s, which are manned by seven crew. Creazzi is taking Scott Easom, Paul Sinz, Jeff Holder, Mike DeFrank, Eric Gray, Doug Morris and alternate Bill 'JP' Thomas. Random notes: The Mo’ikeha Race, such as it is, got underway on August 14. Two boats left simultaneously from different places — Darryl Johnston’s Ross 45 M-l from Los Angeles, and Charlie Robert’s Newporter 52 Swan from Oakland — and somehow handicaps will be applied after they get to the Big Island... J/boat salesman and ace big boat helmsman Chris Corlett recently packed his family up and moved to Port Townsend, WA, where he’ll market Sonic 30s, Express 27s, Freya 39s and other boats for Vance Marine. . . Newport, RI, sailmaker and J/24 Master of the Universe Ken Read just signed up with the PACT 95 A-Cup team. He’ll join Kevin Mahaney, Robert Hopkins and John Kostecki in the afterguard when they begin training in San

"More grapes!" Orion Gresham parties hearty after 18 days at sea aboard 'Three Daughters'.

Diego on October 15. Youth notes: St. Francis YC juniors Paul Allen, Will Benedict and Matt McQueen won the 25th Annual Richard and Ernie Nagy Memorial Team Races at Tinsley Island in late July. The event pitted seven 3-

person teams against each other in Lasers, with the host club boasting a 16-2 record at the end of the windy 63-race series. San Diego YC was second, followed by St. Francis’s 'feeder program' (i.e., Richmond YC). . . The U.S. Sailing/Rolex Junior Championships, aka the SBS (Sears/ Bemis/Smythe), were held August 12-17 in Charleston, SC. No word yet how our Area G juniors fared: Rowan Fennel in the Smythe (Lasers), Brent Harrill and Brendan Richards in the Bemis (Laser IIs) and Will Paxton, Mary Lavine, Nick Nash and Dana Jones in the Sears (J/22s). Dapper diapered dude: Orion Gresham, a crewmember on the Herreshoff 58 Three Daughters in the recent 2,308-mile VicMaui Race, was gorging himself on grapes when the picture at left was taken. Drooling and inarticulate, the 18-month old offshore vet probably fit right into the post-race partying at Lahaina — after two weeks at sea, a guy’s allowed to get a little loose, right? Anyway, we bring Orion to your atten¬ tion because: 1) we think he’s got a really cool name, and 2) because we’re pretty sure he’s the youngest person ever to compete in a Transpacific race. Before we contact Guinness, can anyone dispute this claim?

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With reports this month from the Colborns on the San Diego Cruisers’ Net; from Local Hero, on her trip to Hawaii; from Vivace, on surviving the Queen’s Birthday Storm; from Melissa, on enduring medical emergencies in Mexico; from Bones VIII on the pleasures of Turkey; from Nehalennia on a first voyage; from Rubaiyat on the Thorny Path; from Pinniped in Mexico; from Eileen and Jacaranda on the Queen’s Birthday Storm; and, Cruise Notes.

David & Barbara Colborn San Diego Cruisers’ Net (Nevada City, CA) Cruisers stopping in San Diego can quickly plug into the cruising community via Downwind Marine’s San Diego Cruisers’ Net. Need to contact another boat enroute to Mexico or information? Used equipment or just to hear a friendly 'good morning' an a strange town? Then tune in to VHF 68 every weekday at 0900. (For you powerboaters, that’s 9:00 am. Started by Pacific Marine Supply in 1975, the Cruisers’ Net is now run by Downwind Marine, which purchased PMS earlier this year. As has been the case for the last four years, 'Radio Mike' is Net Control. Mike keeps this large — over 100 boats at the peak of last year’s exodus — and fluid group of boats loosely connected to make productive use of the airwaves. It’s about as

'Radio Mike' holding forth with the mike at Downwind Marine in San Diego.

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on, Mike asks if there is any Priority Traffic, which would include information and requests about the health and welfare of particular boats or other cruiser-related concerns. Next is Arrivals & Departures. This is when you introduce yourself to the net. Just jump in with your boat name and wait for Mike to come back. Once you’ve checked in, Mike will let you know if Downwind has received any messages for your boat. Morning Check-In follows, which lets everyone know who is listening on the 'party line'. If you hear the name of a boat you want to contact, jot it down and wait for the next segment. During Contacts & Information, you can make a general request for information such as, "Does anybody have a repair manual for a tri-lobed, superundulating Masher power windlass?" Or you can hail a boat you’d like to speak with after the net. No one wants to miss the next segment. Buy, Sell & Trade is your opportunity to load your boat up with everything you can’t live without, or to uncover your disappearing bootstripe by unloading some of what you’ve got. Sellers give short descriptions of up to five items — that’s usually the upper limit so as to keep the net to a reasonable length of time. Savvy sellers who are 'radio cool' may not give prices until somebody responds to a particular item and asks. This also keeps radio time to a minimum. Here’s how we found a one-year-old Monitor windvane, a Power Survivor 35 Watermaker, and two nearly new solar panels on the net: First, we listened to get the hang of how the net works and made a list of what we wanted. From shopping at swap meets and keeping an eye on the classifieds, we had a good idea of the prices we were willing to pay. The next morning, with our list in front of me, I jumped in on the net. Someone came back with information about a Monitor vane for sale, and we arranged to meet on Channel 71 after the net. Since the seller was out of town, it took almost two weeks before we agreed on a price. During that time, I continued to put word out about a Monitor to keep my options open. The watermaker and solar panels, on the other hand, metaphorically just fell into our

cockpit. The owners had just returned from Mexico — I mean just returned — and had a long list of choice equipment. When a potential buyer came back on the net requesting the price and whereabouts of the watermaker, the owner answered, "We’re at the Police Dock and the price is $950." We were at the Police Dock, too, so I flew out the companionway and over to his boat. Other potential buyers weren’t far behind, but 1 was first and nailed down the deal. Thank you, Cruisers’ Net! — david & barbara 6/20/94 Readers — The basic procedures outlined above also apply to the various nets in Mexico — and much of the rest of the cruising world. The only exception is that in many places the responsibility of Net Control rotates among the active cruisers themselves. Cruisers react to microphones and nets in many different ways. Some become immediate junkies and plan their mornings around every word — even though some nets can last the better part of an hour or more. Other folks quickly weary of what’s often much the same information being rehashed each day, and only tune in when

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Scenes from 'Local Hero's' cruise to Hawaii, including foot dragging and fishing from the scoop, water fights and sights around Radio Bay.

they have a specific need. One tip for those who find themselves in the position of Net Control: Short and sweet is always preferable to long and sour. P.S. When writing to Latitude, do us a favor by always including your name, boat name, boat type and hailing port. Local Hero — Custom 65 Sloop The Sawyer Family And Friends Sausalito To Hawaii (Sausalito) Of the many cruising sailboats that have passed through the Bay and then departed for warmer waters, few will be missed more than Alan and Holly Sawyer’s Local Hero. After enjoying an extended hiatus of nearly two years in Northern California waters and becoming popular fixtures at Sausalito’s Schoonmaker Point Marina, the Sawyer family — which includes daughter Carrie (16) and son Ian (13) — headed out the Gate on July 5 for Hawaii. Rounding out the crew were Sausalito sailors Steve Sowa and Miri Skoriak, and Meredith Gibbons of Santa

Barbara. Since Miri’s my wife and I had to stay home and watch the shop, it was a reversal of the unusual 'wife gets left at the dock' situation. Prior to buying Local Hero, Alan, a native of New Zealand, and Holly, an American, had settled down in New Jersey to raise a family. But after many years, the couple tired of the cold winters and sticky summers. With Alan being a lifelong sailor, they decided they’d find a boat and take their family cruising. Their search for a boat eventually took them to New Zealand, where they discovered Local Hero, a two-year-old custom built 65-ft fractionally-rigged steel sloop. Though sleek and modern-looking on the outside, thanks to New Zealand wood paneling and trim throughout, she’s warm and cozy on the inside. With four separate » cabins, a large foc’sle, two separate heads, an enormous galley and comfortable salon, she was the perfect boat for the family. After packing and provisioning, the Sawyers left New Zealand to sail to the Pacific Northwest. After a speedy two-month trip across the Pacific, Local Hero made landfall at Seattle. Soon after, the Sawyers sailed down the coast to Sausalito, where they stayed for almost two years. An

experienced carpenter and former contractor, Alan found plenty of demand for his talents. Holly, who’s had a career with the airlines, found a position at the San j Francisco airport. But after two years in Sausalito, Alan and Holly became antsy. They thought about doing the Transpacific Race to Japan last spring, but eventually decided to join the summer migration toward the warmer weather of the South Pacific and eventually New Zealand. This time they’ll be crossing the Pacific at a much more relaxed pace. After Local Hero and my wife left Sausalito, I was able to follow their progress to Hawaii through reports relayed by Honolulu-based Ham operator Ron Dubois of the Westsail 43 Foxy Too. Dubois keeps track of as many boats as possible in the Pacific, and is a good friend to sailors offshore and on isolated islands. "They’re having a blast aboard Local Hero," Dubois reported when Local Hero was about two weeks across. Small wonder. The large and comfortable boat was clicking off 180-mile days and the food was delicious. No freeze-dried or canned foods for the 'local heros'. In mid-July 1 boarded a plane for Hilo on the Big Island to await Local Hero’s arrival. Standing on the shore of Radio Bay, I scanned the horizon for any sign of the boat and my wife. Little did I know that they were , just offshore, stalled by a combination of engine problems and a calm spell. They’d actually almost made it inside the breakwater the previous night, but faced with fluky Holly Sawyer, baking up a storm across the Pacific. Just because you're at sea doesn't mean you don't have to dine well.

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winds, Alan wisely decided to head back offshore and wait for daylight and some better wind. There was some tension ashore at Radio Bay, for a Hurricane Watch had just been declared. Tropical Depression Daniel had just passed to the south of the island and hurricane Emilia, which was one of the strongest in Eastern Pacific history, was headed directly for the Big Island. Local Hero arrived the next morning about noon, sailing past the breakwater and into the dock at Radio Bay. I was waitirjg for them with a camera around my neck and a cooler full of beer and soda. I quickly grabbed some dock lines and helped secure the big sloop as she rounded up into the wind directly in front of the pier. After congratulating Alan on his fine boat-handling and seamanship, I wasted no time in reclaiming my wife. Although slightly worn from 48 hours of bounding on a lumpy ocean with no wind or engine, the crew looked bronzed and fit. And with Holly’s fine meals, nobody had dropped any weight. If Local Hero’s approach and circumstances of arrival had been less than ideal, Hilo was the perfect place to enter and clear. Although somewhat noisy and commerical, Radio Bay is well-protected and situated right next to the Coast Guard station, U.S. Customs, and the Hilo Harbormaster. Entry procedures couldn’t have been any easier, and the officials were downright friendly. Further, restroom facilities are nearby, water is available at the docks, and a coin laundromat is just across the street. After the usual arrival celebrations and clean-up, Alan and Holly made plans to sail to Oahu and visit old friends they’d made in Honolulu when they lived in the Ala Wai for six months. But despite both being members of the Hawaii YC and having friends in high places, they were told the Ala Wai was full due to the arrival of boats for Kenwood Cup, from Singlehanded TransPac, the Vic-Maui Race, and from the West Marine Pacific Cup — as well as the usual migrating cruisers. With hurricane Emilia passing just 200 miles from the Big Island, Alan and Holly decided it was best to stay put for a few days. But then old friend Gib Black, who has a house at Oahu’s Kaneohe Bay with his boat and a couple of docks in back, invited them to bring their boat over for a while. Born and raised in Hawaii, Gib sells yachts when he’s not running his Honolulu-based advertising Page 186 •

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agency. To make sure that Local Hero arrived safety, Gib even flew over to Hilo to join Local Hero for the 28-hour sail to Kaneohe Bay. If there was ever an idyllic tropical mooring, it was behind Black’s house. It’s actually a tiny lagoon and had just enough water for Local Hero. It’s also a winch handle’s throw from the Kaneohe Bay YC. With the Pacific Cup boats arriving and the parties getting started in'earnest, we made several visits. After a respite in 'Black’s lagoon' and visiting other friends in Honolulu, the Sawyers plan to sail to Palmyra Atoll, Penrhyn, Tonga and then 'home' to New Zealand. Among the lucky crew who will be joining Local Hero for future legs are Bay Area sailors Jerry Sisco and his companion Geertje Gonerius from Holland. They found their way aboard through the Latitude Crew List. Avid divers, Jerry and Geertje are anxious to explore the underwater life of the many South Pacific islands that lie ahead. — john skoriak 8/8/94

Gib Black's own private backyard lagoon at Kaneohe Bay. Big enough for his own racer as well as ‘Local Hero' and another cruising boat.

Vivace — Given 50 Catamaran Graham Kyd and Linda Skelton Surviving 'New Zealands’s Fastnet' (New Zealand) Some of your readers have been asking about the viability of cruising catamarans in the ocean. Good question. The odds were two-to-one against a catamaran making it to Tonga from New Zealand during 'New Zealand’s Fastnet', the nasty storm that caught most cruisers by surprise during the weekend of June 4. We know what went wrong with the two cats that didn’t make it — broken steering and broken boat — so we figured we ought to find out what went right with the one that did make it. Thus we sought out Graham Kyd and Linda Skelton, owners of Vivace, a 50-ft Ron Given cruising catamaran that came through the worst of the June storm with all her major parts intact. Tracking down Graham and Linda wasn’t hard, as 50-foot cats are hard to miss.

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Besides, she was moored next to us in the inner harbor at Nuku’alofa, Tonga. They’d had Vivace built by Linda’s father — everybody’s a boatbuilder in New Zealand — six months previously and this was their big shakedown cruise. Why had they decided on a cat? Graham explained that while he was a monohull sailor from way back, the only way he was going to get the family off cruising was aboard a catamaran. Linda, for instance, doesn’t like heeling over. Vivace is a spacious boat — hardly surprising given her 23-foot beam. She has four staterooms, two in each hull. Her bridgedeck salon follows the 'Great Room' concept, incorporating galley, dinette, nav station and the washing machine . . . hey, every boat is a compromise. Construction is cored glass and she has a design displacement at LWL of 18,000 pounds. LWL stands for load waterline, where the designer hopes the boat will be floating once the owners are done putting stuff aboard. Graham figures they are "a few thousand pounds heavy". Glad he didn’t ask us, because we think she’s probably quite a bit

more ponderous than that. The boat has a fractional rig, and because of the world’s longest swept-back spreaders, no runners are necessary. Vivace has a furling genoa and a bow pole fitted for an asymmetrical kite. The main is a LeisureFurl, a New Zealand built furling and reefing system for the main boom. It looks like a decent system, one that solves most of the problems inherent in Hood’s Stow-Boom, for example. Retractable dagger boards are fitted to both hulls, extending down about two meters. Besides their three kids — Aspi (8), Nicholas (6), and Taryn (4) — Graham and Linda had friends Roger Shore and Hugh O’Reilly along as crew. Of the entire group, Roger was the only one with any multihull experience. They got a late start from New Zealand, two days after the first boats in the New Zealand to Tonga regatta had departed. This is a shame, because had they started on time, they would have missed the entire storm. As it was, they had a good sail in windy southwesterlies until the shit hit the fan. During the worst of it — Saturday afternoon through Sunday — they did a slow close reach with about one square meter of genoa rolled out and about 20% of the main showing. The autopilot was broken, so they had to hand steer. The strategy was to keep the boat speed down to about one or two knots when they hit the wave crests. Both boards were secured all the way up. They reckon this was a big deal and a major part of their ability to deal with the huge seas. When asked how a cat with fixed boards would have done, Graham’s terse reply was: "They would have had a problem." The seas were very confused, and when Vivace got hit with a beam sea, she’d just skate off sideways. At one point the lateral acceleration was so great that Linda was tossed right out of her bunk! They took one wave across the cockpit that washed the helmsman off the wheel and right to the end of his harness. Thankfully, the harness was short enough to keep him from going overboard. The other serious concern with catamarans in moderate to heavy seas is pounding — not of the hulls, but of the underside of the bridgedeck. Graham explained that 0.8 meters seems about the

right height a bridgedeck should be off the water. Any lower and it will be pounded by too many waves. Any higher and you either have to forfeit headroom in the bridgedeck or have an awkwardly tall boat. Despite the bridgedeck clearance, Vivace was pounded severely a number of times. A cup of coffee left on the dinette, for example, wound up on the overhead. A bit later the entire table tried to join it. There was no damage to the bridgedeck, however. Nor were there any indications of stress on the "Jesus joints", which is where the bottom of the bridgedeck meets the inside of each hull. The only damage, in fact, was to some china that got loose and a small crack that appeared in one of the bulkheads in the starboard hull. They bolted a plate over the crack. But when the storm was over and they had a chance to examine it, everyone agreed that it wasn’t a structural problem. An unexpected problem was that they took a bunch of seawater down the fuel tank vents on both hulls. Graham had moved the

Stunned cruisers examine photos taken by Search & Rescue ships and pilots during the 'Queen's Birthday Storm'.

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The crew of Vivace never felt the cat was in danger, and thought that a close reach was the best point of sail in those conditions. Their only other option was running off, but among other things, that would have been in the wrong direction. Setting drogues and sea anchors are other popular rough weather tactics for multihulls. Vivace had both, but the crew never seriously considered deploying them. They figured running off with a drogue might have been all right if they wanted to go that way, but Graham said they weren’t interested in getting beam-on to the seas — even for the moment it would have taken to turn downwind. As for using the parachute anchor, they said they couldn’t even imagine getting the boat head-to-wind and backing her down in order to deploy it. Close reaching was simply the best alternative under terrible conditions. One potential problem they did face was the inability to tack. The leeward motor quit early on due to seawater in the fuel tank. Without it they wouldn’t have been able to get the bows through the eye of the wind in those stormy conditions. Fortunately, it never became necessary for them to tack. So what do we think of 50-foot catamarans in the ocean? The big plus is space — tons of it. Thoughtfully handled — and with retractable boards — we think you have to say that catamarans can do just fine in survival conditions. Overall performance, however, might be another matter. Cruising cats are necessarily conservatively rigged and don’t really come into their own until it gets pretty windy. Graham said they were hitting 16s in the windy running conditions preceding the storm, but heck, we were doing 15s with the autopilot driving Heart of Cold. I’ll also not soon forget sailing past Anaho, a 57-foot French-built Fountaine-Pajot charter catamaran coming out of Rangiroa. Sailing on a beam reach in 15 to 18 knots of wind, we put two hours on them by the time we got to Papeete. Big cruising cats are terrific and provide creature comforts that you just can’t find in similar-sized monohulls. But big, light monohulls such as our Schumacher 50 Heart of Gold aren’t too bad, either. — jim & sue corenman 7/15/94 Readers — Actually, two of the three catamarans in the 'Queen’s Birthday Storm' survived. At the time the Corenman’s wrote Page 188 • UxzuJt 19 • September. 1994

The seemingly contradictory nature of multihulls: The spread is of 'Eagle', a 70-ft catamaran that regularly carries up to 49 passengers each day between Sint Maarten and St. Barts. She took a dump while spinnaker reaching in 25 knots of wind during a rare race, and stuck her mast in the bottom. But then there's 'Ramtha', a 39-ft catamaran which survived several days of 75-knot winds and 30-foot seas in the Queen's Birthday Storm — after she'd been abandoned by her crew.

the above Changes, they weren’t aware of the fate of the 39-ft catamaran Ramtha. She’d been abandoned by her two crew in the belief she would capsize. As it turned out, she didn’t, and was later towed to Tonga not too much worse for the experience. The story of that boat appeared in the August issue of Latitude. The third catamaran, Heartlight, flipped and quickly broke into small pieces. Melissa — Spindrift 43 Jay, Susan and Molly Maxwell Cruising Without Doctors (Seattle) Retired and sailing in Mexico — that’s the life! Plenty of cold beer, tequila and fresh seafood — and not many worries. But, life at sea can have side effects. When we left Seattle in August of '93, we kissed off all the major financial burdens, including all our medical and dented insurance. The monthly cost was just too great for our retirement. Besides, we’ve always been relatively healthy people, and maintaining an awareness about safety while away from doctors is something we think about. Ours was an ideal passage from Seattle to San Francisco, suffering no injuries — even though I had to go aloft to retrieve a skied

halyard. I got a few bruises, nothing more. We continued down the California coast, and survived the Pacific Marine Supply’s Cruisers’ Kick-Off in San Diego with nary a hangover. We even survived a week in Cabo, despite enjoying Happy Hour every afternoon at the now defunct The One That Got Away. We had our first medical problem after sailing over to Puerto Vallarta. We’d gone a little further south to Chamela, where we unexpectedly ended up being stuck for two weeks. While in town — and possibly while enjoying an ice cream treat — Jay was bitten by something that transmits Dengue fever. We had invited some folks over for a fresh seafood lunch, and before we ate, Jay got a headache and went below to lay down. I knew something was wrong, because Jay doesn’t turn down food very often. He attributed the headache to 'mask squeeze', as he’d been snorkeling three days in a row. But the next day he not only had a fever, but his joints and even his kidneys ached terribly. I kept giving him lots of fluids, thinking it could be the flu. The following day, I remembered there was a retired doctor staying at the motel in town, and 1 visited him seeking advice. He, too, thought it could

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be the flu, but as I described more of the symptoms, Bill felt it was a case of Dengue Fever. The reason? The terrible head and joint aches and the fever of between of 102103°. Even the six Percoset tablets, specifically for severe headaches, didn’t help. I did get some good Mexican pain relievers at the store in Chamela, and they really helped. Even though medical help was nearby, I felt rather helpless while Jay was flat on his back for five days. There was nothing else I could do but help make him as comfortable as possible — and all the while I was thinking, 'What if it is something worse?' Luckily, his condition improved. I really knew he was feeling better when he started getting ornery! After Jay’s almost miraculous recovery, we headed for Melaque and heard that friends on On Rust and Tabasco were getting ready to play at Filomena’s Los Pelicanos restaurant that night. We’d been doing music with Frosty and Patti for six or so years when we cruised together back in the Northwest, and the girls from Tabasco — Chris, Brenna and Gretchen — added a new dimension to 'the band'. Jay plays harmonica, and 1 truly feel that was the Rx for his rapid recovery. We want to thank Fil for allowing us to have a wonderful evening jamming with friends! We’re now in Baja, doing the Sea for the summer. While we were at a beautiful anchorage near Timbabichi, two guys in a

panga came by to trade some fish for canned goods and a couple of pairs of sunglasses. Our daughter Molly is our fish filleter, and in the midst of her job, she somehow kicked the butt of the fillet knife with her left foot, stabbing the sharp end of the knife in the instep of her right foot. "Oh no!" she said about three times, then sat down to hold her foot. We immediately responded by applying direct pressure to the wound, elevating her foot, and trying to remain as calm as possible. Molly was doing a fine job of panicking — but I can’t say as I blame her, either. We were surprised to see that the wound didn’t bleed much, because the blade had been parallel to the bottom of her foot and two inches deep. She was put in her bunk with specific instructions to keep her foot elevated. That was fine until Nature 'called'. As soon as she got upright, the cut began to bleed quite a bit. Jay and I figure Molly had probably gone into mild shock, which thus prevented much bleeding in the beginning. I know this may not be the most pleasant subject, but I want to let people know that some illnesses — and most accidents — can be prevented. Jay might not have gotten sick had he been wearing bug repellant and Molly’s injury was definitely a preventable one. She knows the right place for the fillet knife, now! I am going to end on a happy note. While

Most of those who've cruised around the world put Turkey at the top or close to the top of their cruising destinations.

in Bahia Agua Verde, I celebrated my 40th birthday. Originally I wasn’t too happy about it, but when 1 stopped to consider my good fortune, my fabulous family, and all the friends I have, 1 began to realize that this

said and written about it. The coast is beautiful, with hundreds of great anchorages, picturesque towns, ancient ruins, good food and friendly people. It’s got to rate a TO' on the Cruising Scale.

birthday was for celebrating. So Jay went in to the restaurant at Agua Verde and made reservations for 20 people. Only 13 actually showed up, but we had a great dinner and a good time. Martin and his family do a fine job of making the best fish tacos I have ever had. And Molly made me my favorite — carrot cake — and all the kids in the village showed up right about the time the cake was being cut. We made sure everyone, adults and children, had a piece. Martin even gave me a bracelet of black coral, a beautiful keepsake that will always remind me of the birthday I almost didn’t celebrate. Friends included were Grey Max, Walachin, Second Wind, Backstreets, Elixer II — and all of the new friends we made from town. We are really looking forward to returning to Agua Verde, and having dinner at the restaurant again. We had a wonderful time. — the maxwells 6/94 Bones VIII — Swan 47 Bill and Diana Chapman Turkey (Stockton) Greetings from Turkey! Bones VIII is now cruising the Lycian Coast between Antalya and Marmaris. We’re finding that Turkey lives up to all the great things that have been

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In the June Latitude, somebody mentioned that the Red Sea was a great cruising area. It certainly does have its attractions, such as great diving, clear water, great fishing and countless good anchorages. In addition, the cultures of the countries bordering the Red Sea — especially Sudan and Yemen — are exotic and have some fascinating sights. The mountain region of North Yemen, for example, looks like a scene out of an Indiana Jones movie, with nomads carrying swords, daggers, and Kalishnikov assault rifles. As for Sudan, it’s like returning to Biblical times! Nonetheless, the Red Sea seems to go on for a long time, and after a couple of months it’s great to return to more modern civilization. One of our cruising buddies said it best: "For the Red Sea, you need a boat that can sail to weather, a strong diesel, lots of bug repellent and Lomotil." He was telling the truth. Other San Francisco area boats currently in Turkey include Paragon II, Day By Day, and the Santa Cruz-based Southern Cross. P.S. We need a Latitude fix but haven’t found a source here. — bill and diana 7126194 Bill & Diana — VJe don’t know if they’re still in business, but for awhile there was a Latitude knock-off in the area called Latitude 38V2 Nauty News — or some similarly original name. Nehalennia — Morgan 32 Johnny 'No, Not That One' Carson Contentment At A Voyage’s End (Hailey, Idaho) It’s 0200 and the wind is blowing on the beam at between 16 and 18 knots. It’s Here's Johnny! Back from one personal and geophysical cruise and about to embark on another.

perfect sailing. Jack and his wife Des are sleeping below. I’m alone on deck and I’m glad. I need the time. Naples, Florida — the end of this part of my voyage — is but only a few hours away. My adventure had started in Naples two months before. I’d had another crewmate along and was buddyboating with a guy who is now my former best friend. I set out full of joy and great expectations, but then things quickly took an ugly turn. Soon I was on my own. Jack would later fly down to Nassau to sail back to Naples with me. Des joined us in Marathon Key for the final leg. I’m thankful to have such good friends along, but right now I’m enjoying being alone with Nehalennia and my thoughts. It seems so long ago that the original cruise fell apart. First there was bitter disappointment on my part, but that soon melted into resignation and even anticipation. As things turned out, I ended up enjoying a array of great people and experiences that filled the void left by the departure of my crew and former best friend. During the two months, Nehalennia — the Roman goddess of fair winds — proved herself to be a worthy vessel. She easily glided though the water in even light winds, boldly blasted through the chop of stronger stuff, and braved thunderstorms and powerful currents. She was always responsive, and even forgave me when I ran her aground. The Bahamas were beautiful beyond my expectations, and fellow cruisers became instant best friends. The snorkeling was like taking magic journeys into underwater storybook worlds, worlds that are inhabited by exotic and comically-colored fish and the swaying fronds of purple sea fans. Although I’d only recently given up my city council duties and turned over my business operations to an assistant back in Hailey, Idaho, I quickly learned to read the bottom, recognize shoals and corals, and to steer my way through to deeper water. Anchoring is no longer a terror, but an exercise in patient maneuvering: testing the holding ground, setting then re-setting — then maybe re-setting again — the anchors until both hooks finally held. Those who’ve been to the Bahamas know that the changing of direction of the strong currents usually requires the setting of two anchors. Reading charts, plotting courses, taking fixes — after two months all these activities

had become routine. And I must have been doing something right, because we’d nearly made it back to Naples from where I’d started. As we sailed the last few hours of the final night of the trip, my senses were heightened. The red and green of the running lights danced on the headsail; the taste of salt wetted my tongue, and my hands moved the wheel to the rhythm of the waves. Other than the splashing of the water against the hull, all was quiet. My body was weary from the bumpy ride we had across the Gulfstream, but I wanted to stretch these last few hours at sea, to pull the experience all together, to try to find direction for continuing my journey aboard Nehalennia after returning from a brief business visit to Idaho. Soon Jack, still in a sleepy haze, climbed up into the cockpit. We took the opportunity to drink our last two Bahamian beers, toasting what had turned out to be a successful voyage. Soon we were between the channel markers of Gordon Pass and tying up to the dock. Jack and Des crossed the yard to their house while I secured Nehalennia to the dock. Finally, I collapsed

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Spread; former English Islands, such as Union, tend to be poor and poorly maintained. French Islands are still French — and thus prosperous.

in my bunk and fell into a deep and peaceful sleep. When I awoke, I had more questions than answers about where and when my sailing would take me, but 1 enjoyed a great sense of peace and contentment that comes from having completed any voyage at sea. — john 7194 John — An "ugly turn" involving a "former best friend" usually means the other guy running off with your romantic interest. The best way to handle such an unfortunate turn of events — as you seem to have discovered — is through travelling and personal development. After all, what kind of guy is more of a 'babe magnet1: a city councilman or a swashbucklingly competent man of the sea? Rubaiyat — Stevens 47 The Shermans Down 'The Thorny Path' (Corte Madera)

There have been complaints in Latitude about lawyers, and how the complainers were forced to go cruising to far away islands to escape them. It seems to me that the lawyers should get some credit here, and that those who went cruising because of them should be more grateful. Yeah, some lawyers can be unreasonable, litigious, arrogant, and greedy. I know, I was a practicing attorney until we sailed away almost a year ago. I figure I’m doing my part to help reduce the rampant litigation in the United States. The last thing I’d like to say on the subject is that there’s only one group that’s just as bad — if not worse — than lawyers: the clients. During our first year of cruising, my wife Amy, daughter Jessica (9), son Cody (6), had a steep learning curve. It had been 15 years since we’d done any sailing, which mostly consisted of getting blown around San Francisco Bay in a 'Big' Bear boat and various other old engineless, leaky, wooden liveaboard sailboats. We found our new boat, a totally refitted Stevens 47, while on vacation in North Carolina. After a month of working on her, we set sail for Florida and then down the so-called 'Thorny Path'. The latter is the more than

1,000 mile smash and bash motorsail from Florida through the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands. The Thorny Path is littered with divorces and boats that were once headed to Venezuela but are now being sailed back to Florida. As for ourselves, we really didn’t have much sailing until we tacked from the Virgin Islands to St. Kitts — which was after five months of mostly motorsailing upwind to get there. Our expenses have been more than expected: around $2,300 a month not including health insurance, the kids’ correspondence school and telephone calls. Our biggest expense has been the boat, which we’ve just recently brought down to $1,000 a month — and I still can’t believe it’s that much. I fix almost everything myself and this figure does not include the numerous things that broke in the first 30 days, like the transmission, refrigeration, GPS and so forth. Food has run about $700 a month, and that’s with eating local foods such as steamed pumpkins, tropical fruits and roots. Most of our 'meat' has been chicken legs. We figure our discretionary spending — for restaurants, sightseeing, marinas, bar tabs, etc. — has been around $200 a month. We’ve been to one or two real restaurants in the last six months — the rest were the equivalent of taco stands or lunch when ' eating on the boat wasn’t feasible. We’ve stayed in marinas less than one night a

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uses the word "deprived" — the expenses add up. As landlubbers, we were extremely light drinkers. Now we always have a sundowner — and more after a nasty passage. We increasingly like to hang out in the open air grass hut bars on the beach with other cruisers. The GPS has by far been our most valuable piece of boat equipment, and we carry a spare handheld. I am astounded when I get calls over the VHF from sailboats in the $70,000 and up price range sailing around in the middle of the night near boat¬ eating reefs and islands asking for their position because they don’t have a GPS! We’ve been unpleasantly surprised by the amount of boat work and the time it took to teach our kids school. Sometimes it seemed like we got up everyday to teach school, fix and maintain the boat, have a sundowner and go to bed. But we’re getting used to it and have more time now. Once you’ve taken something apart a couple of times, you get pretty fast at repairing it. The islands south of the Virgins are great. It’s never more than a day sail between islands with steady 15 to 25 knot winds. The islands are all different and have a personality of their own. The French islands have cheap and fantastic French wine, bread, yogurt — and snooty French people who disdain your efforts to speak their language. The English-speaking islands are poorer. The people are, for the most part, extremely friendly and honest, but there is a hustle by the boat boys — starting in the Windward Islands — who row or motor up at almost every harbor selling fruit and putting dings in your boat. We’ve had no problems with theft so far, but we’re careful and lock stuff up. We will haul out in Trinidad where it is reported by other cruisers that casual labor is less than $20 a day, beer is $.35 a glass and teak is so plentiful that it’s used for docks and fence posts. Then it’s on to South America. Our plans, which change like the weather, are to go to the San Bias Islands and Panama in either December or February. We’ve seen several boats from San Francisco, and look forward to seeing more when we reach the South Pacific. — the shermans 8115194 Folks — To keep you abreast of the legal climate in the United States, a jury in the Page 192 • UXZUjili • September, 1994

Southwest just awarded a woman well over a 1,000,000 in a lawsuit against McDonalds. The crime? Some coffee — which was heated to 165° rather than 135° as in most homes — got spilled on the woman. She suffered some Third Degree burns that resulted in a $10,000 hospital bill — which probably meant four band-aids, three aspirin and a reassuring smile. For this, the jury awarded her enough money to buy nearly 1,000,000 burgers. Is America a great country or what? Pinniped — N/A John & Susan Brand Mexico (Oyster Point YC) We on Pinniped have been in Mexico since the end of April. As a result of a broken transmission near Mag Bay, we had to limp into Cabo San Lucas. We were stranded there for a month waiting for parts and effecting repairs. Finally, we headed up to La Paz, motoring in calm conditions. On the second morning, the transmission broke again! We drifted for 24 hours before being given a tow to La Paz. It’s taken us another month to get it repaired again. Having been tied to the dock most of the

Never underestimate the importance of a good dinghy and outboard when cruising. Or the importance of not having them stolen.

time, we’ve perhaps gotten a different perspective on Mexico than most other cruisers. One of the big surprises is that every marina that we’ve been in has offered satellite TV. How could we avoid staying in touch with home when we’ve got CNN and HBO right on the boat? Another surprise is that the water in La Paz is as good as water in the Bay Area. Unlike California, nobody has tampered with the diesel. But what we probably miss more than anything is good old Pac Bell. If you need to 'stay in touch', the Telephonos Mexicanos is not for the faint-hearted. You can reach AT&T through 95-800-462-4240, which is a toll-free number, but the calls themselves are expensive. Using your AT&T card, it’s $4.61 for the first minute and $1.76 each additional minute for a call to the Bay Area. Ouch! Marinas charge about $5 to send a fax, and $1.50 to receive one. The Club Cruceros de La Paz is a very active organization of cruisers and residents of La Paz. At just $5/year per person, it’s worth joining if for nothing else but the use of the pool at the Los Arcos Hotel. The Club Cruceros receives and distributes mail for cruisers, and expedites mail back to the U.S.

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They have a tiny clubhouse at the Marina de La Paz, which serves as mail room and library for the members. If you’re preparing to come down to La Paz this year and want to assimilate yourself into the local culture, you might want to study German rather than Spanish. There’s a surprisingly large and active contingent of Germans and Swiss in La Paz — and all of them seem to be into boating. Living aboard in La Paz during the summer means you have to be able to deal with the heat. Survival in the tropics requires awnings and fans. Despite utilizing both, our cabin temperature has been 90° during the day and only drops to 85° at night. It’s unusual to even use a sheet for a cover at night. We thought we knew how to live with the heat from our time in the Delta, but in La Paz and most of the Sea, it doesn’t cool off at night. While you’ll need warm clothes to come down the Pacific coast, once you get inside the Sea, it’s shorts and straw hats — even shirts are uncomfortable. We’ve also realized just how important a dinghy is to happy cruising. In the Bay Area or Southern California, most boatowners might use their dink for a few weekends or during summer vacation — and then they are packed away. Here in Mexico, you use your dink all day, every day. If you’re

anchored out, it’s your only link with shore. As such, you need to select your dink with care. We recommend the biggest you can afford and carry, and powered with the biggest engine you can afford and carry. Dinks get small after you use them a lot. It’s also important to prevent UV damage to inflatable tubes — as well as heat damage to your skin from sitting on blazing hot rubber! Many cruisers make full covers, that can still allow use of the dink, from Sunbrella. It’s best to select a lighter color to deflect the heat and prevent burning your butt when you sit down. It’s also important to keep the dink’s bottom clean, lest you lose performance and unnecessarily burn extra fuel. Since it’s easier to take your dinghy than to walk to many places, you need to be able to make beach landings. The surf isn’t a problem in La Paz, but shallow water is. Those who don’t put wheels on their inflatables sometimes have to drag them 50 to 75 feet up the beach. We’ve found that the big swing-down dinghy wheels work the best, allowing you to 'wheelbarrow' your dink across the abrasive sand and occasional piece of glass. While crime hasn’t been a major problem in La Paz, the use of a locking cable while in town is a good idea. We drilled and Nicropressed some short loops of light lifeline cable into the oars so they can also be locked, and did the same for the gas tank. We think it reduces the temptation for kids. We’ve found life to be easy down here, and the weeks and months have just been slipping by. It’s worth the trouble to come on down. — john & susan 8/94 Storm Scud Queen’s Birthday Storm Between New Zealand & Tonga Among those we haven’t mentioned who came through June 6th’s devastating storm between New Zealand and Tonga are Don" and Lynn Sanders of the Benicia-based Skookum 53 Eileen. The Sanders had departed Benicia in May of '91, and cruised Mexico, Costa Rica — for nine months — and then sailed across the Pacific to New Zealand. In May of this year, after six months in Kiwiland, they were scheduled to make the May 28th start of the Island Cruising Regatta to Tonga. With the

wind blowing 30 to 35 knots from the south, they and many other entries elected to delay their voyage for two days. "The old hand New Zealanders told us that the first 200 miles would be the worst, that the rest would be a piece of cake," report the Sanders. "Not this year!" "At 0630 on June 2, the wind came around to right on the nose at 35 knots and the barometer was showing 1015. By noon on June 3, the wind was blowing a steady 40 knots and barometer dropped to 1008. As is the case when there are sustained strong winds, the seas had built considerably. "At 0130 on June 4, the wind was a steady 50 with gusts to 60 knots, and the mercury had tumbled to 998. We had Eileen carrying a triple-reefed main and were running the engine on slow to keep the boat headed into the wind and seas. "Eleven hours later the barometer had dropped another 4 millibars, and the seas — later confirmed to be 30 feet — were huge! "At midnight on June 5, the barometer had continued its plummet to 980, and the wind was a steady 60 with gusts to 70 knots. To appreciate how strong this is, drive down the highway at 80 mph and stick your head out the window. "At 0400, Eileen fell off a breaking wave,

Heroic rescue efforts prevented a greater loss of life in the Queen's Birthday Storm. Here two crew of'Silver Shadow1 are lifted to safety.

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shock, so the ports didn’t come out of the frames and we weren’t flooded. Falling off the wave also forced seawater up the exhaust pipe of the genset engine." For the duration of the ordeal, the Sanders were in contact with Arnold Gibbons of Rarotonga, who provided excellent weather and moral support. "Gibbons advised boats of the best course to steer and then warned us that we’d get a violent shift in wind direction from the northeast to the west. At 0600 it was blowing 50 knots from the northeast, and at 0£>01 it was blowing 50 knots from the west," report the Sanders. Less than 12 hours later, the wind had dropped to a comparatively mild 30 knots, although the seas remained large and confused. In the next day or so, it settled down. Like almost everyone involved in the Queen’s Birthday Storm, the Sanders had nothing but extreme praise for the New Zealand Search & Rescue efforts. The Sanders now have two new ports and a gate valve in the exhaust pipe of their genset. Realizing that such ferocious out-of-season storms are indeed a rarity, the couple are eagerly looking forward to exploring the Kingdom of Tonga and the Fijian Islands. Also passing through the Queens Birthday Storm were Chuck Houlihan and Diane of the San Diego-based Allied 39 Jacaranda. In 50 knot winds they discovered that their triple-reefed main was way too big, so they set the storm staysail which they’d obtained from brother and sister-in-law Buzz and Mo — who completed a circumnavigation aboard the Lapworth 36 Gambit in 1986. Although the staysail appeared to be ridiculously small, it turned out to be the perfect size. Although Jacaranda’s cockpit would half fill a number of times, Houlihan concluded that "keeping the boat moving forward was the answer" to the terrible conditions. Indeed, when it was all over, neither Chuck or Diane had been seriously injured, and there was no real damage to their boat. Like many, they noted that wind speed is relative. "When it finally got down to a steady 30 knots," they write, "it seemed like light air". Perhaps the strangest thing that happened during the four worst days of the storm was when Chuck’s hunting instinct took over. While huddled in the shelter of the dodger, he looked over and saw a mahi mahi swimming in the next swell. Unable to Page 194 •

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contain himself, Chuck actually set out a mahi mahi lure. This despite the fact it was gusting to 60 knots and there were 20 foot seas. The fish inspected the lure, found it to be bogus, and took off — for which Houlihan, his good sense restored — was thankful. "What would I have done if I’d caught the thing?" he asks himself. Houlihan reports that despite admonitions not to do it, a number of boats decided to ride out the blow at Minerva Reef. Four anchors were reported lost and one boat dragged on the reef. However she was said to have been refloated and was being repaired. It took Chuck and Diane — she was new to sailing before they left San Diego — nearly 10 days to clean up the boat once they reached Tonga. Everything inside the boat had been soaked or thrown on the sole, and they themselves hadn’t had a shower in 11 days. It had been a tribulation. Yet after a week of cleaning up, they proceeded to the seldom visited Nomuka Group of Tonga, which they enjoyed immensely except for tenuous anchoring. The Haap’ai Group, 30 more islands in the middle of Tonga, were even better. "It was really magic," they write, "with friendly people who always had a ready

Winter's coming! It's time to get serious about whether you're going to freeze your buns again this year, or brown them playing in Mexican surf.

smile and were quick to lend a hand. The only problem there was that the charts didn’t agree with the GPS. The latitude was good, but the longitude was off by a mile or more. Thus we had to go back to the basics of hand-bearing compasses and running fixes." In other words, the 11 days of truly horrible weather hadn’t put either the folks on Eileen or Jacaranda off cruising. None of the 'run inland until nobody can identify an oar' kind of stuff. And make no mistake it had been terrible. We’ve since learned that Pilot, a dismasted and possibly rolled boat from which two Americans were rescued, was a Westsail 32. Another dismasted and rolled boat, Sofia, was an Atkin 32-foot double-ender. Historically these have been seen as ultimate heavy weather type boats. Destiny, another American boat that was dismasted and rolled has been identified as a Norseman 447, a very highly regarded design. Two cruising catamarans survived the storm without serious damage. A third, the Catalac 42 Heartlight flipped and broke up shortly after her crew had been taken off. Of course, ' the big tragedy was the apparent sinking of the monohull Quartermaster with the loss of three lives.

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was no sign the crew had ever entered the raft. In an attempt to put the severity of the storm in perspective, John Neal reports that he was 900 miles away from the storm center aboard his Halberg-Rassy 42 Mahina Tiare. Even so, they had 40 knot winds and what Neal described as "the steepest and closest together 20-foot waves" he’s seen in his 20 years and 115,000 miles of sailing. This was 900 miles away from the main area of the storm. There are certain to be many lessons learned from this tragedy. But one of them — given the dreadful conditions and large number of boats that had been in the thick of it — is that only three lives were lost. There’s always room for improvement, but that so many could have survived — there were approximately 150 boats within the scope of the storm — says a lot for the ability of modern boats to withstand truly awful weather. — latitude 38 8/94 Cruise Notes: 'What happens when you get a bunch of cruisers together with nothing to do while they wait for the start of cruising season in Mexico?" asks the 'Chula Vista Five'. "Well, at the most recent Monday night

potluck at Marina Cortez in San Diego, we came up with 10 ways to recycle the empty bladders from cheap boxes of wine: 1) Container for used engine oil. 2) Emergency radar reflector. 3) Pillow to alleviate 'boat butt'. 4) Party balloon — Magic Marker not included. 5) Holding tank overflow — Coast Guard approval pending. 6) Fishing lure — for very big fish. 7) Container for 'beach punch'; it won’t spill in your dinghy. 8) Bidet for European cruisers. 9) Breathalyzer. 10) Container for even cheaper wine for next potluck. "As you can probably tell," the group letter continues, "we’re getting a little antsy — weird — down here while looking forward to the Southwestern YC’s November 3 Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers’ Race from San Diego to Cabo. You may have to create a 'Looney Class' for some of us. We’ll be recognizable by our shiny, bloated, storm jibs." Those brave enough to sign the epistle include Stuart and Tracy of the Portlandbased Endless Summer; Chris and Nedra of the San Francisco-based Magic Carpet; Arne and Jenice of the San Francisco-based Renegade; Jim and Ginger of the San Diego-based Acquisition; and Roy and Anna of the Portland-based Snow Goose. Try to hold it together for just a few more months, folks, because you’re just the kind of people we’re hoping to have as part of the Latitude-conceived, Southwestern YCsponsored Baja Ha-Ha. "This is Steve Horton on the Vagabond 47 Natural High," said the message on our voice mail on August 24. "My wife and I are in Puget Sound right now and just want the Southwestern YC to know that we’ll be entering the Baja Ha-Ha November 3 from San Diego to Cabo. We just can’t send for an entry form yet because we’re currently without a mail box." No worries, folks, there’s still plenty of time. The race packets themselves weren’t even ready to be sent out until September 1. For those headed to Mexico this winter, there’s an almost unlimited number of deals, activities and presentations over the next few months. Herewith are those we’re aware of: The Almar Marinas — with locations in Alameda, Ventura, Channel Islands, San Diego and Cabo San Lucas — are offering 'Cruiser Welcome Weeks' during which 50% will be knocked off the normal guest berth rates. This was a big success last year. If

you’re interested in dates and prices, see their full page ad in this issue or call (800) 307-ISLE. Doug Owen’s Fifth Annual Cruiser’s Catalina Weekend at Two Harbors will be held September 30 - October 2. The weekend includes all kinds of events for cruisers, some of which require fees, as do the moorings. Call (310) 510-2683 for information and reservations. Doug Owen, head honcho of the event, took off cruising from Northern California about eight years ago aboard the Garden 34 Teal. He spends as many winters as possible cruising and his summers in Catalina earning money. Latitude’s Mexico Crew List Party will be held at the handsome new Golden Gate YC — on the marina breakwater in San Francisco just past the St. Francis YC — October 4 from 1800 to 2100. The Wanderette will be available to give authoritative-sounding answers to cruising questions about Mexico and the Caribbean, while the Wanderer will field questions on The Meaning of Life. There’s a $5 charge for those who foolishly neglected to sign up for the Crew List — for which forms appear in this month’s Sightings. Ernie Minney is one of the great

Laura Alison Holmstrom, who spent the last several years cruising, is now a U.S. Consular Agent in Puerto Vallarta.

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as soon as possible to reserve space for the swap meet. When the meet ends around noon, Ernie hosts a free BBQ for 200 cruisers headed to Mexico this year. Reserve now! On October 30, Downwind Marine in San Diego will be hosting their traditional Cruisers’ Kick-Off Party from noon until dark on the beach by the Shelter Island launch ramp. They provide the burgers and hot dogs, you provide the side dishes. (619) 224-2733. In addition to the above, a lot of folks and businesses are giving or hosting various types of presentations for cruisers-to-be. One that sounds among the more interesting for Northern Californians is Rafael Davidson’s Survival Spanish for Mariners Going South. Davidson was born in Spain, raised in Mexico and educated in the United States. After doing design work for some of the biggest corporations in the world, he and his wife and daughter have spent the last six years cruising Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and Belize aboard Peregrina, their Nonsuch 30. Davidson’s Survival Spanish is "an intensive course for cruisers travelling to Mexico and Latin America, with the goal of understanding the cultures you are going to

Back from six years cruising in Mexico and Central America, Rafael Davidson will be offering a class in 'Survival Spanish'.

meet." The all-day course is slated for September 24 and costs $125 including lunch. Call (800) 559-CLUB for information. Page 196 • La&UJj. Z2 • September. 1994

Jim and Diana Jessie, who visited 57xcountries during a seven-year circumnavigation aboard their Lapworth Nalu IV will be hosting a series of seminars covering every facet of cruising for anyone going cruising or even thinking about it. With over 200,000 miles and nearly 70 years of ocean experience, they have a lot to say — and they’re not shy about voicing personal opinions. The Jessies will be in Alameda October 15, Seattle on October 29, and Portland on October 30. They’ll be taking off cruising again next year, so this may be one of your last chances to hear them. Call (800) 576-1961 for information and reservations. For those in the San Diego area, Downwind Marine of San Diego — in addition to the above-mentioned party — will also be sponsoring a series of 12 cruising-related seminars, most of them free. They start in the last week in September and run thru November 30. Call (619) 224-2733 for details and a schedule. Seabreeze Limited, also in San Diego, will be hosting a one-day 'Mexico, South to the Caribbean' workshop by Trish Lambert, who has spent much of the last three years cruising in Mexico and Central America. The date is October 15 and the cost is $65 per person or $110 per couple. Women who sign up get to attend the 'First Mate’s Forum' — for women only — the night before. Dial (619) 223-8989. "Now that I’m back, I’m wondering why," moans Tom Scott, who recently finished a languorous circumnavigation aboard his Folkes 39 Nepenthe. As far as Scott is concerned, "the sail from Cabo back to San Francisco is as bad as it gets during a circumnavigation. I’m used to delightful offthe-wind sailing where you relax in the cockpit reading a book." As it was, it took him 20 days of beating with a triple-reefed main and staysail to get back from Cabo. As is his habit, he didn’t use his engine. Scott currently has Nepenthe torn apart in Redwood City, in anticipation of heading back to the South Pacific in the spring. While working on his boat, Scott wrote a ditty about coming back: "Got no job, no car, no shoes; I’ve got the re-entry blues." Corbain and Scott, they could have been the next Simon & Garfunkel. Les and Judy Crouch held a launching for their N/M 70 cruiser at the San Diego YC in late August. If the new Maverick looks similar to their old N/M 70 ultralight racers, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. After five

years of sled wars, the Crouches had the keel taken off the boat, loaded the hull diagonally on a truck, and shipped it all to Jim Betts — who’d originally built the boat — in Lake Tahoe. After peeling the deck off and creating three staterooms, the 'new' Maverick is ready for an ambitious schedule of cruising. Included in the Crouch’es plans, beginning in October, are the Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica, Antigua Race Week, the Mediterranean, and the '96 Around the World Rally. Since both Les and Judy are active in their own businesses, they plan to be 'commute cruisers', alternating working and cruising a few months at a time. Look for a whole lot more of this 'one foot in each world' lifestyle in the coming years. Good news from Henri Valin of Raiatea Carenage, one of the best places to haul in French Polynesia. According to Valin, the French Polynesian government has changed the rules for cruising permits — in favor of cruisers! Although humans are only allowed to stay six months per year in French

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Polynesia, their boats can stay indefinitely. With a new Travel-Lift and new rail, Raiatea Carenage is now capable of hauling and storing boats — including multihulls — to 120 tons. "This new rule makes it perfect i for folks who want to cruise six months in 1 French Polynesia, then fly home to work for ! six months," says Valin. Perfect indeed, because you need to fly home every six months to refill the cruising 1 kitty. It’s tres expensive in French Polynesia. Nonetheless, it’s still good news. Now, if | they’ll only do something about the > expensive bonds they require. "Life is short," writes Lansing Hayes of the Freedom 44 Ivory Goose, so he’s out to s enjoy it while he can. After a season cruising i in Mexico and returning to the Bay Area for i various repairs and improvements to his boat, he’s released his tentative itinerary through 1998. We thought you’d might enjoy an overview:

October: San Francisco to Newport Beach. November: Southwestern YC’s Baja Ha-Ha Cruiser’s Rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Mid-November thru midJanuary: Cruise the Sea of Cortez out of La Paz. Mid-January to early February: To Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Month of February: Puerto Vallarta. Month of March: Bahia Banderas to Z-town. April: Acapulco to Costa Rica. Mid-April to the end of May: Costa Rica. June & July: Perlas Islands, Panama Canal Transit, Colin, San Bias Islands. July & August: To and in Cartagena. September and October: ABC islands and Venezuela. November: Grenada. January thru April of 1998: Windward Islands and Leeward Islands of Caribbean, as well as west coast of Florida. Summer of '98: East Coast, including New England and Maine. Autumn of '98: En route to the Med. What do you have planned for the next few years? The energetic and prolific Jimmy Cornell has been at it again! He’s just released the paperback version of the World Cruising Handbook, which the press release describes as "a one stop clearinghouse of

information on Customs and Immigration, marinas, currency, business hours and technical facilities throughout the world." It’s a real nuts and bolts guide, in which odd places like Bulgaria or Greenland command as much space as does France or New Zealand. "The companion to the World Cruising Handbook", this is one of those books that are helpful to people with more money than time; those in the opposite circumstance might prefer discovering the same information on their own and at their own pace. Nonetheless, it you’re thinking of taking off to seldom sailed waters, this book is worth — even at $49 — having a look at. Rod Goodwin is one of many who’ve written us to say they are heading south this fall and are interested in the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers’ Rally from San Diego to Cabo. We know it’s confusing, but that while Latitude thunk up the event, the sponsors are the wonderful folks at the Southwestern YC in San Diego. Call them, not Latitude for an entry packet. Their number is (619) 2220438. By the way, there is good news for all of you planning to do the San Diego to Cabo Cruisers’ Race. Cabo Isle Marina in Cabo San Lucas has announced that they’ll be knocking 50% off berth fees from your arrival — hopefully around the 14th of November — until the 27th. Cruisers not part of the Baja Ha-Ha won’t get discount rates until the 19th. 1 Berths in Cabo are admittedly never inexpensive, but 50% off is way better than full price. Besides, most cruisers decide that after the long cruise down, a couple of days in a marina eases the transition into cruising. For its part, the marina is gearing up for the arrival of cruisers with three new laundry facilities, check-in services, permits for the Revillagigedo Islands and so forth. "As a cruiser, I continue to be amazed at the talents found among our members," write Suzie and Ricjiard Stoffel of Vol-Au-Vent from Puerto Vallarta. What triggered their /►letter was the appointment of "one of our very own", Laura Alison Holmstrom of Sadie, to be the United States Consular Agent for Puerto Vallarta. Having been raised in the Andes Mountains of Peru, she is fluent in Spanish. Alison, along with her husband Michael and now 14-year-old daughter Laura Leigh, departed San Francisco in 1990 and cruised to Florida by way of Mexico and the Panama Canal. After three years of cruising the September. 1994 • UutUili • Page 197

CHANGES IN LATITUDES Caribbean and Pacific, they decided that it was Puerto Vallarta that "had it all". So they returned there, purchased a home, and enrolled Leigh in the American School. The Stoffels believe Alison was selected to be consular agent because of "the depth of her caring for people". Last summer, for example, Alison organized a fund-raising drive for locals who’d lost their homes in floods. And when cruiser Shirley Leaman of Pelican fell and broke her arm while her brother was away delivering a boat, it was Alison who took Shirley into her home and cared for her." Alison was recently honored at a reception at a Club de Yates in Marina Vallarta. When Pacific Cup veterans Jerry and Suzanne Knecht of the Moody 44 Nightwatch reported they are very seriously considering doing the Pacifica 95, we gave organizer Pat McKinnon a call to see how things were going. For those who don’t remember, the Pacifica '95 is a Northwest-based event that basically follows a similar route and schedule of the two Europa Around the World Rallies. The big difference is that the Europa costs about $10,000 per entry, while the Pacifica '95 —

which starts from various West Coast ports in April and May of next year — costs nothing save a $200 deposit that is refunded once you start the event. As of late August, McKinnon reported he’s received 486 inquiries. Eighty-six had ponied up the $200 refundable deposit, although 12 of those have since dropped out. "We’re dealing with various levels of dreamers," McKinnon acknowledged, "and 1 figure we’ll probably get about 24 boats from the West and East Coasts that will actually congregate in the Marquesas. Of those, I expect that maybe seven will go all the way around. Some will drop out and others will dally in different places and join up with the Pacifica '97.” Unlike other similar events, McKinnon says the event will not be a rally or flotilla. "It’s the departure dates that will be the glue that holds the fleet — which will really be a loose confederation — together." He cautions that everyone planning on doing the event not think that the ocean is always benign and thus has instituted a requirement of a 1,000-mile offshore passage.

"We already lost one boat doing that," says McKinnon. "Earlier this year six guys got on a Skookum 53 and hit some 50 knot winds and big seas off the coast of Oregon and California. Apparently they became so sick that they hopped onto a passing ship and abandoned the boat. Ocean experience is really important." You may contact McKinnon for entry information in the '95 event only if you’re dead serious about doing it. Write him at 1525 West McKinnon Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington, 98277. According to the wire services, Graham Kerr, famous in the '60s and 70s for his PBS cooking show, The Galloping Gourmet, is cruising Alaska with wife Treena soaking up inspiration. They’ll need it, as their new series, Swiftly Seasoned, is set to air on PBS in 1996. We don’t know what kind of 'ride' Kerr and his wife are enjoying now, but he used to have an Ocean 71 named after his wife. We end this month with the late news that Vance Marine in Port Townsend, Washington, will be hosting a Mexico Crew Party for southbound cruisers on Wednesday, September 28 in P.T. Call (206) 385-7570 for the exact location and details.

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14-FT LASER. Great shape. White hull kept cov¬

CAPRI 22,1989. Wing keel, with trailer, 4 hp o/b,

SANTANA 22, hull #301. New standing rigging 5/

ered. Canadian built, 1979. Stiff, no leaks, 2 sails.

KM, sol«y panel, 3 sails, spinnaker and more.

94,2 mains, 2 jibs. 4.5 hp Johnson o/b. Excellent

Must see. $2,000 obo. Jodi, (510) 521-7131.

Excellent condition. $8,900. Call Charlie, (916)

berthing situation makes this a very affordable

244-5702, eves.

first boat. New woodwork. Looks sharp, a great deal at $2,800. (408)733-6403.

THISTLE. 17-ft FG & teak racing dinghy. 1974

EL TORO, custom 1/8' plywood racing hull, self-

Clark #3340. New tiller and cover plus many used

rescuing, very stiff and fast. Mylar sail, 2 masts,

17-FT THISTLE, with trailer, 2 sets sails. $1,250.

sails and trailer. Ready for daysailing or racing.

good boards. Hull needs refinishing, in Sausalito.

(916) 283-0477.

Seller will finance: $2,500. Larry, (415) 852-9916.

$600. Chuck Watts, (303) 722-3244 or 292-6464. 21 ’6”TREASURE ISLAND sloop, Finesse. Great,

trapeze with harness, plus trailer and spare tire.

4-MAN AVON offshore double floor valise-pack

PYRAMID 15. Chuck Burns designed wing din¬

sound sleek bay boat. Last one built in class, #25

Very good to excellent condition. $1,900. (707)

liferaft. Will get it certified for you. $2,000 obo.

ghy. Very fast composite sailboat. Good shape

in 1960. Mahogany, mahogany ply, spruce mast,

253-1728, 9-12 noon, Mon-Fri.

(916) 646-1971.

with trailer. $1,000. Also Ranger dinghy with sail

Nissan 5 hp very reliable long shaft o/b. Main, jib,

rig. $375. (510) 836-4396, 652-9811.

genoa & spinnaker. (415) 456-9305.

22-FT MACWESTER, 1973. Excellent condition,

NEW SNIPES FOR 1995 NATIONALS on San

CAL 20. Sail #40-40; won Cal 20 Worlds in 1977.

Coyote Point, ready to sail. Fully equipped with

Current '94 license both vessel and trailer. A fast

Francisco Bay. Join Snipe Fleet 12 (non-profit),

3 sails, o/b, sleeps 4, head. Includes great berth in

radio, 3 jibs, head, 5 hp inboard. $3,000 obo. Call

boat in excellent condition and ready to sail. $750.

save 15% on order of a new Person Snipe, the

SF, near Marina Safeway. Frank (415) 564-7282.

Ron, (415) 367-3261 or (408) 366-1800.

(415)859-3901 wkdys, (415) 323-3551 eva/wknds.

fastest boats at this year's Nationals. Order by Sept., Jan. delivery. Call Vince Casalaina, fleet

LIDO 14 sailing 14X6 race or sail, excellent, 3

J/24, #582, Invisible. Excellent condition. Always

captain, (510) 841-8524.

sails, fiberglass. $850 obo. T railer available. Bob,

dry-sailed, class certificate, faired keel and rud¬

443-4126.

(415) 453-3149.

der,Sail Comp compass, large sail inventory, new

F. J. SAILNETICS, 1974, with cover, trailer and all

1978 SANTANA 525, Delta berth. $4,900 obo. 4

CORONADO 15, hull #3559 with the '‘new" fac¬ tory deck layout, 2 sets of sails (racing and fun),

British classic. Great stable 3ay sailer, moored at

11-FT “MIRROR” class sailing pram. Complete with sails and all rigging, accessories, and trailer.

LASER, good condition, ready to sail. $850. (510)

o/b, Triad trailer. Many items replaced this sea¬ sails including spinnaker and pole. Lots of fun.

24 FEET & UNDER

$1,000. Rebecca, (510) 829-4647.

son. Stored Cal. YC, L.A. David, (310) 652-8208.

hp o/b. (209) 334-5364, Ron. RANGER 23,1972. Excellent condition, all gear, WILDERNESS 21,1979.5 very good sails includ¬

new motor, new bottom, a steal at $5,900. Call 461-0880 or 461-3208.

NESTING DINGHY for sale: 4' X 6' nested, 12-ft.

HOLDER 20 for sale, $3,000. Ready to sail, VHP,

ing spinnaker and gear. Complete electrical D.C.

assembled. Row, sail, motor up to 15 hp. Fiber¬

am/fm cassette, 4 hp o/b, trailer, 4 sails. Contact

system. Deepened rudder. PHRF 228.4 hp o/b.

glass with oars. $1,200 obo.Tom, (415) 457-0149.

Vic Pierce (209) 538-8342.

Much new and upgraded during past 2 yrs. $4,000.

22-FT GARDEN GAFF tops'l cutter. 1964,

(510) 523-5365, eves.

Yanmar, tanbark sails, stainless tanks, new paint

AVON 6-MAN LIFERAFT in cannister, last certi¬

1990 PACIFIC SEACRAFT Flicka, Sierra Rose,

fied 1/93. $1,600. Also, 65 lb Danforth type w/50'

featured in Sailing Magazine, Sept. '93/May '94.

24-FT COLUMBIA Pocket cruiser, full keel, new

Need bigger boat. $7,000 or partial trade for 30'

1/2” chain & HD swivel. $275 obo. Call (805) 782-

Many custom features including: green hull, RF,

epoxy & bottom paint, no blisters. New main, 1 jib,

cruising boat. Prefer wood. (805) 528-0531.

1222 pager or write: B.C. 430 Quintana Rd. #148,

oversized ST winches, refrigeration, CNG, ste¬

2 genoas & spinnaker. Suzuki 7.5 excellent cond.

Morro Bay, CA 93442.

reo, central heat. Must see. Asking $45,000. Bro¬

Very roomy. $4,000 obo. (510) 769-7693.

and varnish, hard chine. Okay, we’re serious now.

ker co-op. Call (415) 931-8955. 15-FT FINN DINGHY. Built in Holland 1958. Cold

classic pocket cruiser. Fiberglass, keel/center¬ 1987 IMPULSE, 21-ft sailboat & trailer and sails.

board. Teak hatches, taff/toe rail, coaming cap

Excellent condition. $5,500 obo. (805) 985-2915.

and more. Jib, genoa, new main, roller-reefing

FLICKA 20 Pacific Seacraft, Bristol condition.

tiful, comfortable, extremely well built boat in great condition. $7,900 obo. (415) 927-4258.

molded Honduras mahogany classic. Impeccable

RANGER 23. The best of everything - magic

conditon, with trailer. $2,500. Also, El Toro by

boxes, custom traverler, quick vang, spring en¬

Sailnetics, complete and perfect. $600. Warren,

gine mount, internal halyards, new boom and

(415) 421-7398.

rigging, exc. sails, etc. etc. Featured in Bay &

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Delta Mag. Moved. A $28,000 Ranger for $7,250.

AP, Loran, VHF, Bruce, Danforth, asymmetrical

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21-FT COLD MOLDED “Columbia Class” sloop

RANGER 23. Great condition. All lines aft. Lots of

by Laurent Giles. Sistership to John Guzwell’s

RANGER 23,1975, rigged to race, all lines aft, red

S-2 26-FT C. COCKPIT, 1978. Yanmar dsl, new

upgraded gear. 6 hp Evinrude. Spinnaker +3

Trekka (see this month’s Wooden Boat Maga¬ zine.) Built by a perfectionist. Needs rig, rudder &

hull, black spars, heavy boom & spin pole, wind¬

galvanized EZ loader, new DS, complete new

headsails. Safety equipment. Great Bay boat,

ward sheeting traveler, 2 speed primaries, depth,

beautiful interior, new head, new stove, new CD

sleeps 4, lights, anchors, compass, porta-potti

KM, VHF, 2 lappers, spinny and blooper, 8 hp o/

stereo, all new canvas, lots of custom work. Per¬

vested. $1,500 firm. (415) 331-7303.

and sink. At Berkely Marina. Asking $6,250. (510) 631-1716.

b. Sausalito berth. $7,000. Gary, (415) 421-2900

fect trailer to Mexico boat. Better than new cond.

or 474-8430.

Must see. $16,900. (408) 371-7266, eves.

RHODES 19 daysailer, fiberglass hull, fixed keel,

FREEDOM 21,1983. Finkeel, catrig, monohull.

great bay boat. Five sails (including 2 ’chutes),

Full batten main, carbon fiber mast, all lines led

Honda 5 hp o/b, trailer. Recent paint, good condi¬

aft. Spinnaker, drifter, staysail, VHF, compass,

tion. Berthed in San Rafael. $1,995. Call (415) 883-5820.

$5,700. Bethel Island, (510) 684-9619.

keel casted - a manageable project. $5,000 in¬

CAL 25, pop-up cabin with 6' headroom, newer main, older jib needs TLC and bottom done. $800

25 TO 28 FEET

stereo, potty, outboard, trailer, spare rudder, etc.

obo. (408) 4794772. Berthed Oxnard. CATALINA 25,1980. Swing keel, trailerable. Im¬

J/27,1984. Absolutely first class condition and

maculate, hard to find, great Bay and Delta boat.

PEARSON 23,1983. Catboat, rigged for single

FARR 727 1/4 TONNER completely repainted.

equipment. 9 sails, racing set near new. VHF,

Pop-top w/tent. Recently hauled and bottom

handing, large cockpit, double berth cabi n w/porta

Buy now and join the increasingly active 1/4 ton

Loran, Navico AP, Harken racing furler, full batten

painted. Epoxykeeled. Newly overhauled Evinrude

potti, VHF, spare sail, 9 hp o/b. Many extras,

fleet. 17 bags of sails, exc. condition, fun boat to

main, 5 hp Tohatsu (1989), superb rigging and

9.9 long shaft w/electric starter. Marine head. New

berthed Alameda. $5,000 obo. (408) 773-8007.

sail. Asking $12,000. (510) 865-4109, ask for Carl.

deck hardware, full safety equipment. In Mdr.

fully battened main plus original main, 150,110

$19,500. (310) 4534955.

and 90% jibs w/self tender, new Jenniker w/sock,

trailer. Top cover, Danger sails. $4,200. Mark

WINDWARD 24, fixed keel, new mainsail, new

CHEOY LEE PACIFIC CLIPPER, 25-ft diesel

finder, AM/FM cassette stereo. New propane stove,

Eastham, (408) 356-8826.

battery, new VHF radio, new cabin cushions, new

inboard, teak hull, aluminum spars, great bay boat. $6,000 obo. 388-1844.

automatic shut-off battery charger. Custom cabin

27.5 APPOLLO Fibreform, 1979 brand new 350

Call (707) 543-3270 dys; (707) 523-3363, eves/ wknds.

505,1982 #7202. Solid boat; lots of extras. Good

full sail covers. VHF, compass, knot log, depth

compass. 7.5 hp Honda o/b. Coyote Point Marina 1964 O’DAY MARINER fin keel sloop, 20-ft, cus¬

berth. $2,700 obo. (408) 227-4272 eves.

cover and cabinetry. Danforth anchorw/250’ rode. Must see to appreciate, owner anxious. $ 10,500.

tom trailer, o/b, main & jib, depth/KM. Very good condition. Fresh bottom paint. $1,800. Napa, (707)

YANKEE DOLPHIN 24-FT. Sparkman-Stephens

Mercruiser inboard, o/b, newOMC outdrive. Cabin,

252-3006.

design. Keel/centerboard. Teak hatches, toe rail.

flybridge, sleeps 6, complete engine, transmis¬

6 hp Evinrude. Main and jib sails with covers.

sion, outdrive assembly replaced, still in shop.

CAL 2-27, 1978. Pristine condition, Universal

CATA LINA 22,1988. Wing keel, 1992 Johnson 6,

$6,300/make offer. See at Das Cliff Haus or call

Asking $21,000. Must sell. (415) 989-8209, Greg.

diesel, 4 head sails & main, compass, VHF, DS,

trailer and many extras. $6,900. (510) 443-4126.

(916) 777-9936.

knot log, AM/FM cassette. Last hauled 3/93. RANGER 26,1972. Nice clean boat, great for SF

Shorepower, battery charger, automatic bilge

COLUMBIA 22. She’s great on the Bay, but we're

COLUMBIA CHALLENGER 24. Well cared for

Bay, 2 mains, 2 lappers, spinnaker, VHF, spedo,

pump. Sleeps 5, stove, holding tank head. $16,500.

moving away. Fully equipped. Sails, Honda 7.5,

1963 pocket cruiser. New rigging. All lines led aft.

anchor, SS keel bolts, etc. Bottom and keel done

(510) 432-9255.

VHF, stove, ice box, sleeps 4. Emeryville Marina

7.5 hp o/b, Autohelm, VHF, KM, DS, compass.

Jan ’94, survey available. Must sell by Sept.

slip. $2,500. Call John, (415) 323-9514, Clark,

Main, working jib, 120 and 150 genoa, 2 spinna¬

$5,000 obo. (415) 627-8986 dys; (415) 3914816

(408) 243-9468.

kers. Ground tackle, very nice cabin. Berthed

eves/wknds.

ready. 8 sails, Atomic 4, KM, DS, VHF, stereo

COLUMBIA 28,1970. Main w/reef, 110,115,150

tapedeck, AP, spinnaker and whisker poles, double insulated ice box, dodger, screens, 3/94 new

Fortman Marina, (Alameda) B-15. $5,000. Call 17-FT MOLLY, 1988. Gaff-cat rigged, designed

(510) 634-7209, Iv. msg.

and built on the Bay for Bay and Delta sailing. Called a "small yacht” by

Small Boat Journal.

CATALINA 27,1980. Must see. Bay and Delta

jibs, spinnaker, running rigging to cockpit radio,

bottom, standing and running rigging. Asking

depth sounder, compass, anchor, strong Atomic

$14,750. (510) 426-6927.

Totally equipped: Yanmar inboard, Signet depth,

WYLIE WABBIT 24-FT very fast boat, excellent fleet, new rigging, EZ loading trailer, dry sailed,

4, cushions, screens. Well maintained. $8,900.

speed, wind, cushions, sail cover and full boat

excellent condition. $5,850. (916) 753-3463.

(510) 866-7352 or (707) 554-3912.

CAPRI 26,1990. Excellent condition, Wing-Keel,

size berths and porta-potti, 2 anchors, all safety

1986 CAPRI 18-FT fixed keel, ex. cond. $6,500.

PACIFIC SEACRAFT DANA, 1986. 27' LOA.

VHF, compass, Spinlock rope clutches, self-tail¬

gear, charts, etc. Ready to go sailing. Retail,

(510) 846-2260.

Sloop, sgl. hand, 4 sails, inboard Yanmar diesel,

ing winches, 100 & 150 head sails, spinnaker,

DS, KM, VHF, 25 IbCQR, enclosed head, shower,

whisker pole, bottom paint, tandem axle trailer. $19,500. (916) 784-6718.

cover, teak grates, cedar lined cabin with 2 full

9.9 Nissan o/b, jiffy reefing, knot meter, depthfinder,

$23,000 blue book, $12,500. You do the summer maintenance and I’ll take $9,995. Glen Cove

J/24,1980 hull#2365. Trailer, new main and small

gimbaled CNG stove/oven, 70 gal water; sleeps 4;

Marina, Vallejo, (707) 553-2289.

jib, 2 sets of sails, Sailcomp. Good race record.

new bottom paint. Vallejo. $49,000. Call (916)

$9,500 obo. (415) 459-5854.

477-8421 eves.

27-FT NOR’SEA 1984,13 hpdiesel, fore/aft cabin,

24-FT ISLANDER BAHAMA. Family weekend

CAL 2-27,1978. Light usage, well maintained

throughout, propane stove, Monitor, AP, Loran,

Coyote Pt. berth. $7,000 value, sac. $3,500. (408)

cruiser. Good condition. Fully equipped. Rigged

with lots of new or replaced equipment. Atomic 4,

GPS, VHF, DF/KM/log, Plath, (2) batteries/AC

269-7533.

for easy Bay sailing. 5 hp o/b. Berkeley J Dock

KM, DS, VHF, hauled 5/94, epoxy bottom 11/92.

system, Lyle Hess dinghy. Excellent condition,

berth. Asking $3,500. (510) 531-3591.

Active once-design fleet. Call for inventory list.

must sell. $62,000. (414) 827-0902.

mainsail and jib, spruce mast, bronze hardware, 2

MELGES 24. Winner San Diego Yachting Cup,

(d), (415) 6924099 (e).

sets of spoon oars, o/b well. A wonderful classic to

L.A. Nood and BYC midwinters. North sails. Mostly

sail, row, or motor. Asking $2,500 including trailer

used at Tahoe. Thousands below new. Greg at

1974, 26-FT BALBOA fresh water with trailer

Epoxy bottom 1992, new standing rigging and

and cover. (510) 337-0537 or (303) 823-0424.

(916) 565-4800 dys.

electric start 9.9 o/b. Solar panel, jibs 110,150,

stainless steel spreaders on rebuilt mast 1990.

storm, whisker pole, VHF, KM, 3 gets ground

Also Monitor vane available. Call for price and

MERIT 23-FT, 1985 in good condition on a trailer

SANTANA 22. $2,600 (a real bargain). Sloop

tackle, 2 fuel tanks many extras. $7,500. (916)

details, (707) 643-8989, 0900-1500, wkdys.

with extra sails, new 5 hp o/b, 2 anchors and more.

rigged, hull #368 (’69-70), all fiberglass, 6 hp

626-5848.

LAPWORTH 24 sailboat with 6 hp o/b. Well-built, maintained, equipped. New bottom paint 5/94.

sleeps 4, head/shower, full keel/tiller, teak/bronze

BEAUTIFUL 21-FT LAPSTRAKE cedar dory,

$4,500 obo. (510) 828-0774.

Priced below market at $12,500. (415) 361-2024 CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27 on trailer. For sale with or without trailer. 10 hp diesel, new head.

Evinrude o/b, 2 jibs, mainsail, sink, sleeps 4, head.

MacGREGOR 26,1988.7.5 hp Honda o/b. $7,500

Will haulout prior to transfer of title. Berthed Point

CAL 2-27, diesel. Immaculately maintained for

COLUMBIA CHALLENGER 24, remarkable fi¬

Richmond Marina. Paul Kameny, (415) 337-1600,

cruising or racing. New Harken roller furling with

(415) 381-4446 wkdys or (415) 459-1301 eves/

berglass pocket cruiser, low maintenance, fixed

S.F.

removable drum and North 100% jib. New Pine¬

wknds.

keel, single hander with lines led aft. Six hp o/b,

includes trailer. Loch Lomond Marina. Please call

apple 120% class jib, new Pineapple cruising

AP, solar panel, 4 bunks, 2 mains, 2 jibs, 2

ISLANDER 21, SF Marina Gashouse Cove berth.

spinnaker with snuffer, mylar 155% and class

VENTURE 25, 1977. Mercury 7.5, trailer, com¬

spinnakers, genoa, VHF, compass, KM, Danforth

8 hp Evinrude o/b, many accessories, all lines run

spinnaker with pole. Sailcomp with Loran inter¬

pass, KM, new battery, USCG-required safety

anchor. $2,450. (415) 728-7702.

to cockpit. $2,900. Call, (415) 664-1937 eves.

face, Autohelm, VHF, DS, folding prop, new run¬

equipment, anchor, porta-potti, fenders and dock

ning rigging led aft, new non-skid, Racor fuel-filter,

lines, current registrations, $3,500 obo. Gary, (408)926-1162.

J-Walkernew mast and boom

1985 CAPE DORY, 22. Overbuilt pocket cruiser,

J/24,1981.

1992,

new fuel tank and upholstery. New bottom 11/93

Alberg design, new VHF, compass, DS, 5 hp

North Sails, Harken winches, faired hull, keel and

- no blisters. Must see this one. $16,500. Steve,

Honda (recent). Excellent condition, must see.

rudder, 4 hp o/b, trailer, fast and race-ready.

(510) 521-3364.

$10,500 obo. (707) 765-1340.

$10,000. (415) 981-9122.

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CAL 2-27,1977. Hull 486, main, 90, 110,120,

O’DAY 272, 1985. New bottom paint, ramp

28-FT TRITON #248, Yanmar diesel, new teak

CATALINA 27, 1979. Atomic 4 inboard, tradi¬

launchable, in good condition. Includes Evinrude

trimmed interior, improved structural mast sup¬

tional interior, Pineapple main and 100% class

Farryman diesel, 800 hrs, VCR, KM, compass,

9.9 o/b, $4,000 trailer, pole-less spinnaker, self-

port, generous freeboard, liveaboard headroom,

racing jib, Leading Edge 150% genoa, VHF, head

depthfinder, traveler, boomvang. Hauled 2/94, no

furling jib. Used mostly at Lake Tahoe. Dry-docked

w/4berths,twospeedwinches, main&jib, dodger,

w/holding tank, 4 Lewmar winches, adj. backstay.

blisters. Leaving Bay Area, $15,000 obo. Bill,

in Alameda Asking $16,500. Bill, (702) 746-4256,

new boom & cushions. 8,500 lbs for $1.41/lb.

Berth available at Coyote Point. $6,000. (415)

(510) 758-4389, (916) 873-3688.

Iv. msg.

Myron Spaulding, (415) 332-3721.

341-3521.

CATALINA 27,1977. Inboard, 3 headsails, ste¬

CAL 2-27,1974. Very clean, Larsen full batten

26- FT THUNDERBIRD. The most boat you'll ever

reo, as manufactured options, reliable low mainte¬

main w/Dutchman 93. Harken mainsheet & travel¬

get for only $750. Nice roomy, cabin, porta-potti,

New teak cockpit & cabin cushions. Atomic 4

nance boat. Excellent condition. Let's talk, need to

ler system 93. Autohelm 1000 93. KM, DS, VHF,

2 mains, 3 jibs, OMC saildrive, shore power.

inboard. New LPU paint. 4 large berths. Good

Sea Swing, 70,110, extra main, Volvo MB 10-A.

Needs some restore, but will sail great today.

main, 5 headsails, 2 chutes. Race or cruise. E-Z

Standing & running recently refit. $12,500. (408)

Many extras. $750. Rob, (510) 635-7114.

daysailer. Huge cockpit. Fall in love. Must sell

STOUTFELLA 26. Cold-molded sloop of Pori

sell. $6,500. (415) 873-2464. 26-FT FOLKBOAT. Well maintained in excellent

now. Was $8,500, now $4,500. (415) 258-6918,

426-4730. SANTANA 27, 73. Gary Mull design. Yanmar

condition, Honda 10 hp o/b and full cover. One of the nicest Folkboats on the Bay, $5,000 obo.

Orford cedar. Sleek, fast, low maintenance beauty.

C & C 27,1975. Repowered with 2 GM Yanmar

diesel. Oversize Harken roller furling jiffy reefing/

(707) 431-1305.

diesel. Hood system 3 roller furling including 2

mainsheet traveler. Recentjnast, rigging, cabin

MUST SELL THIS MONTH. $6,500 obo. Great

jibs, multi-purpose sail, and spinnaker. Wheel,

upholstery, backstay tensioner. 2-speed winches

Bay sailer, 1971, Coronado 27-ft. Good condition.

CHEOY LEE FRISCO FLYER, 26-ft, 1965. Fiber¬

depth, KM, VHF, compass, Barient winches and

w/cam cleats. VHF. Perfect Bay boat. $14,750

New mast and boom, 1988. New diesel Yanmar,

glass hull, teak decks, Volvo MD1 diesel. Just

holding tank. A clean and well maintained classic.

obo, (415) 753-5274 or flash@well.com.

1986. (415) 456-3667.

hauled and painted. New rigging, wiring, engine

Call (608) 752-8740.

Located at Kappas Marina, B110.(707) 895-3802.

COLUMBIA 26 MARK I. A splendid family cruis¬

YAMAHA 26. (1/4 ton), 1985. New North full-

O’DAY 27, 1986. New bottom 12/93 diesel in¬

ing yacht w/live aboard features private head

battened main and battened jib plus spinnaker

board. Very spacious interior. VHF, electronics

closet sink stove table cushions Itg. refrig, lockers

and original 85, 110 and 155. Yanmar diesel.

CHARMING 28-FT JOHN HANNA designed

and more. Like new. Excellent condition. Priced

stereo/casset VHF solar fan sleeps 4 life jackets

Gulfweed ketch. Gaff-rigged main, 8 sails, Volvo

below book, $16,500. (510) 228-2852 or Iv. msg.

full suit sails 10 hp o/b anchors, etc. Sausalito slip

Loran, VHF, KM, DS, Navico TP5000 AP, stereo. Marine head/tank. Teak interior. Hull interior fully

rebuild in ‘91. Classic full keel cruiser ready to sail. $14,000.(510)521-5743.

only $4,800 obo. Call Jim, (415) 389-0233.

diesel, VHF, maple/mahogany interior. Currently

insulated. Great pocket cruiser in excellent condi¬ tion. Original owner. New boat, absolutely must

getting new paint, varnish, and haul-out. Sails

PEARSON 26-FT, 1978. Fin keel, Honda 7.5,

gracefully on Bay or open waters. Solid and beau¬

long shaft o/b. VHF, KM, Loran, AP, DS, solar

CATALINA 27,1981, freshwater boat with diesel,

sell. $16,500/offer. Located South Beach Harbor.

tiful. Asking $7,800. (707) 539-3711.

panel, spinnaker, battery charger, new cushions,

rigged for singlehanded sailing in Bay or Delta;

(415) 364-3073.

line lead aft, 2 yr. Santa Cruz sublease. $6,000

80% short hoist jib, 95% club footed blade, 150%

obo. (408) 426-9481.

genoa, main 2 reefs, all very good to excellent

EXPRESS 27,1982.

condition. 6 winches, primaries upgraded; kn,

pleted Pacific Cup ‘94. Extensive outfitting for

BRISTOL CHANNEL CUTTER, GPS, monitor,

sails, 4 anchors, windlass, Murray winches, Honda

“

Locomotion,

recently com¬

generator, solar panels, refrigeration, watermaker,

MERIT 25,1981. First place: Silver Eagle Division

depthyVHF, stereo; head with tank and macera-

race, Kevlar sails, 5 spinnakers, extra main & #1

LPG 4-burner w/oven, cabin heater, dinghy w/

3 on July 23rd; SSS double handed division on

tor; dinette, forward galley, 2 humongous quarter

gen, Sailcomp, new Autohelm ST30 KM & DS,

outboard. $34,000. (818) 762-4031.

July 16; double handed Lightship on April 16.

berths. New bottom, 8/93. Seller owner too many

new VHF, new Richie compass and much more.

New: main, Kevlar 155, knot, speed, deck layout

boats. $13,700. Call (209) 478-2844, dys; (209)

New mast, rigging & outboard in '92, located in

CAL 2-27, 1976. Atomic 4, hauled 3/94, new

and batteries. New mast 1992. Trailer, Autohelm

943-6428, eves.

Alameda, with trailer. $19,000. Call for Tom at

standing and running rigging, DS, recent uphol¬

with remote, stereo, 95% spinnaker, 3.5 o/b. This

stery, opening ports and Racor-fuel filter. Alameda

yellow Merit 25 can be yours for only $9,500. Do

EXPRESS 27. Excellent condition. Ready for Bay

berth. (510) 533-9290, dy; (510) 865-5388, eve.

something good for the economy, buy my boat.

andoceancruising. New sails. Race winner. Cruis¬

CATALINA 27, tall rig, 1974, modified for cruising,

Moving, must sell. $11,000.

Then I’ll buy another. Ron, (510) 832-2707, eves.

ing and race equipment, 1 year old outboard,

Mexico vet, documented, trailer, vane gear, 11

tandem trailer. $19,950. (415) 341-1778.

sails, AP, opening ports, kerosene stove/heater,

(503) 223-3468.

Honda 9.5 rebuilt 1993, windlass, 60 gal. water,

THUNDERBIRD. Duality for 1995 Thunderbird

COLUMBIA 26, Mark II sloop, 1970, VHF, DS,

International Championship S. F. Bay. Measured

compass, 5 sails, battery charger, 8 hp Evinrude,

COLUMBIA 28,1968. Hauled 10/93. New rigging

more. $9,500 obo. Call (415) 960-3450 w, (415)

Gold Seal Race Ready T-Bird. 8 sails, aluminum

stove, San Francisco Bay kit, surveyed and bot¬

and main. 3 headsails, spinnaker, whisker pole.

962-0477 h, Greg Cook.

mast, boom, spar. 1992 6 hp Johnson o/b, fiber¬

tom painted in July. $4,900 obo. (415) 693-9309.

Atomic 4 inboard, dual batteries, VHF, KM, DS,

glass deck, cabin, cockpit. Glassed plywood hull. $4,400 obo. (510) 236-2263.

FOR SAIL. Ready now. Cal 27,

Liberty. Owners

compass, stereo, propane BBC. Clean condition.

CAL 2-27, 1977 KM, DS, VHF, Atomic 4, one

Oyster Pt. berth. $6,000 obo. (415) 964-2913.

design class, family boat, $9,000 obo. Call (415) 347-2469 or (415) 499-8097.

purchased this boat in 1988 as novice sailors and ATKIN-DESIGNED classic gaff cutter, 27-ft LOA,

have sailed it in the Delta, Bay and coast. We’ll

27- FT PEARSON RENEGADE. Bought bigger

built by Dean Stephens, Mendocino, launched

“showyou the ropes," if you wish. Full compliment

boat. Must sell this classic Bay/Delta cruiser. KM,

NEWPORT 28,1979. Beautiful boat, excellent

1981. Fir on oak, Honduras mahogany cabin,

of sails, inboard engine, DS, VHF, compass, etc.

DS, VHF, 15 hp saildrive. 4 jibs, 2 mains, drifter,

condition. Atomic 4 inboard, tiller, VHF, DS, KM.

ironbark keelson. Interior fir, pine, walnut, teak.

This is a fast cruising boat and a great family boat.

spinnaker, whisker pole. Fully equipped ready to

Nice galley, head, shower. Teak interior. Plenty

Full keel, lead ballast, Volvo diesel, varnished

$10,000 firm. Stop dreaming of being a sailor and

sail. Priced to moveat $6,OOO.Dan(707)257-0168.

storage. Safe, comfortable, fast and sharp. Mov¬

spruce spars, tanbark sails, new rudder shaft ‘91.

call (209) 465-9761. ERICSON 27, 1976. Wheel. 1987 fresh-water-

$8,500. (415) 566-3359 msg.

ing, no reasonable offer refused. Steal her for

Cozy interior with sitting headroom. A very dry, solid, sea-kindly and beautiful traditional pocket

27-FT O’DAY, 1976. A nice’n easy sailor. Let’s

cooled Universal diesel. Racing main, 3 good

cruiser. Full canvas cover. Located Sausalito.

talk $7,950 obo. Age is nudging me to a very quick

headsails, 2 designer spinnakers. All lines led aft.

NOR’SEA 27

Asking $11,500.(415)332-9231.

sale. Inboard gasoline, wheel, 6-ft plus headroom,

Self-tailing primary winches. Custom rudder. Al¬

Good,”

4’ draft. Please call Richard, (510) 682-0798,

ways berthed in freshwater; now in Sacramento. $10,000.(916)451-8264.

back. 1 st class aft cabin cruiser in prime condition.

MacGREGOR 25, 1985. VHF, radio, DF, teak

Concord, for details. Slipped in Martinez Marina.

trim, porta-potti, new 8.0 hp Johnson Sailmaster

Magic Flute (featured in "Lookin' Latitude 38,4/91). Sail to Baja and trailer

ProFurl, Navico AP, dodger, Force 10 propane stove, ICOM VHF, COR, Bruce, windlass, 200’

o/b, sleeps 5, ready to sail. $4,600. Call (707)

NEWPORT 27,1970, in excellent condition. Atomic

CATALINA 25, 1980. Honda 10 main 110 150

new chain. New in '93: standing and running

586-0944, (408) 997-0132, eves.

4, epoxy bottom, dodger, VHF, KM, DS, 2-speed

tandem trailer, all safety equipment, stove, ice

rigging, ST winches, lifelines, LPU on mast and

winches. Cockpit cushions, dual batteries, sails 5

box, fresh water porta-potty, lifelines, boat and

boom, lazy jacks. All lines led aft. Low hours on 2

years old, a great stiff Bay boat, never raced.

equipment, all in excellent condition. New mast

cyl. Yanmar. $36,950. Custom EZ Loader trailer

$8,500 obo. Call (510) 829-7365.

and pulpit. Must sell. $8,000 obo. (707) 444-8730,

with power winch. $3,950. (415) 563-4239.

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SEALED BID SALE. Pearson 28, great little

SANTANA 30, new diesel, sails, electronics and

CAL 29. Great shape and set for single handing,

cruiser. Cal 25, ready to race, lots of sails. Colum¬

ISLANDER 30 MKII, 1972, excellent condition.

bottom paint. One of finest racer/cruisers ever

tiller, North full batten main with Jiffy reefing Harken

bia Saber, ready to sail. 17-ft Boston Whaler w/88

Recent total Awlgrip paint job. Dodger, wheel, 22

made. 2nd owner. Race on the Bay and cruise on

RF and 155,135, storm jib, new rigging, AP, 2

hp engine. Best offers by Sept. 23rd. Call (510)

Bruce anchor, AP, VHF, RDF, fathometer, KM,

the Delta. $17,500. Call (714) 5454537, (714) 641-0234.

spinnakers, spin pole, reaching pole, all gear,

Loran. Great sail inventory (including spinnaker

dodger, Atomic 4 with folding prop, 2 anchors,

and gear). Stainless stove/oven. $15,000. (619)

compass, wind speed & direction, KM, depth,

636-1070.

642-8556, then press 3# during the message for more information.

HOT FLASH. 1979 J/30 fully equipped for cruis¬

VHS. Excellent interior with refrigeration, propane

1949 NORDIC FOLKBOAT, extensive rebuild

ing or racing, loaded with instruments. North kevlar

stove & oven, carpet, TV & holding tank. This boat

and refit to racing condition, LPU on topsides, new

sails, 1.5,3/4, .5 oz. spinnakers, one blooper &

is sailed weekly, want bigger, better, faster.

Roller furl, great project boat. $13,500. Call (510)

sails. Very active class and great Bay boat. $3,750

much more, maintained in tip-top condition, fun &

$17,800. (707) 746-8350.

846-2260.

to good home. (415) 344-0235.

challenging. All for $32,500. (415) 453-5823. ERICSON 30,1978. Diesel, wheel, roller furling,

30-FT CLASSIC ONE DESIGN BIRD. Extensive

CAT A LIN A 27,1979. She’s a beauty,

Red Ryder.

NEWPORT 30II, 1980, Yanmar diesel, T-cockpit,

dodger, 3 jibs, spinnaker, refrigerator, h/c pres¬

rebuild. Wonderful day sailer. $6,900. Call (415)

Atomic 4, 1989 mast, boom and rigging, AP,

tiller, roller furling jib, spinnaker, propane Force

sure water, Loran, stereo, teak interior. Free

461-1145.

Loran, auto fire ext., auto bilge pump, lines lead

10, teak/holly sole, Metzler inflat., located Alameda,

haulout & bottom paint. $24,850. Call Jim, (209)

aft, North main and jib, Dewitt 150%. Solar vents,

owner moved to Tucson, $18,700. Call George in

823-2893 or Jerry (510) 451-7181.

whisker pole. (510) 537-9905. $9,500.

Berkeley, (510) 843-9417.

ERICSON 26,1969.10 hp electric start Chrysler

C&C31,1968. Oneoftheclassics. New standing

VHF, wheel steering w/autohelm 4000, Digital DS

steering. Atomic 4,2 head rails, 1 main. $12,950

o/b, 3 head sails, VHF, compass, bilge pump. New

rigging, new halyards, all lines led aft, epoxy

and knot log, Loran, pressure water, battery

obo. (510) 245-9506.

bottom paint this year. Solid Bay boat. $3,900 obo.

bottom, KM, DS, Loran, VHF, stereo, 2 mains, 3

charger, stereo with inside/outside speakers,

Call motivated seller, (916) 721-4888 or (916) 927-7106.

jibs, spinnaker, Atomic 4. Well maintained.

stove. Asking $20,500. (415) 984-2000 dys, (415) 332-3938 eves, ask for Jerry.

tory finished teak interior. Rebuilt Yanmar diesel.

30-FT PEARSON. Perfect first cruiser. New bot¬

Cutter rig. Loran, KM, DS, VHF, stereo. Pressure

'78 COLUMBIA 8.7 Alan Payne designed 29-ft offshore cruising yacht. 6-ft. headroom, teak cabin,

ISLANDER 30 BAHAMA, 1980. Volvo diesel,

$13,000. Call Marty, (510) 443-6358 or Ted (510) 886-1725.

EXPRESS 27

! I

Chimera 1st in class

Pac Cup '94,

PACIFIC SEACRAFT MARIAH 31, 1977. Fac¬ New bow sprit, standing rigging, and lifelines.

last hull made, drysailed, in excellent cond., class

30-FT HUNTER, 1989. Mint condition, roller furl¬

tom, Awlgrip topsides/cabin, nonskid. 16 hp die¬

water. Alcohol oven/stove. 70 gal. water, 35 gal.

ing, wheel, all lines aft, Yanmar 18 hp diesel, full

sel. All standing & running rigging replaced. Ex¬

diesel. $45,000. Call, (510) 235-9118.

batten main, alcohol stove/oven, h/c shower, teak/

cellent sail inventory, dodger, BarientS/T winches,

Kevin, (310) 874-5519.

holly interior, sleeps 6, Danforth anchor, VH F, DS,

AP, windlass, Loran, SSB, stereo, propane, diesel

WANTED; SONOMA 30, Olsen 30 or similar

KM, newdodger/awning. $39,950. (510)846-6631.

heater, Ample Power charging. $24,500 obo. (415) 331-3037.

lightweight trailerable. Call, (510) 523-6999 eves.

sails, trlr, o/b, and a winning record. $10,500. Call

CAPE DORY K-30, top quality pocket cruiser,

Jack, at (408) 375-1771.

singlehand, 3 working sails on 3 booms, spanker,

SCHATZ is

for sale. 1982 Pearson Flyer, 30-ft.

steering, Atomic 4, gel cells, new interior, fresh¬

new 150% genoa. 1993 full boat and sail covers,

Great club racer and weekender. 150, 110, 80,

water boat until '91, must sell. $17,500. Call Bob,

main, spinnaker, inboard diesel, dual compasses, Loran, KM, DS, VHF, Danforth and Fortress an¬

985-4661, eves.

HUNTER 25,1980, well maintained, very clean,

low hr. Volvodiesel, bronzeopening ports, Danforth

;

classic lines, solid construction, makes great Bay/

and CQR on bow roller. $32,400 obo. Call (510) 4434126.

Delta cruiser. Sails, stove, head, engine all new. Full batten main and roller furling jib, updated interior. Recently hauled. $6,900 obo. Call, (916) 961-6010.

sleeps 5, VHF, Loran, DS, Monitor windvane

and ocean race ready, must see andcallforfull list of equip. Asking $19,000 or trade for SC 50-ft. Call

SANTA CRUZ 27. Fast boat, race ready with new

v (

1978 CATALINA 30, complete rebuilt Atomic 4.

CATALINA 30, 1982. Tall rig, spinnaker wheel

chors, epoxy bottom. $19,500 or possible trade

1982 ALLMAND 31-FT. Reduced to $16,000.

up. (707) 938-1181.

Sleeps 7, luxury interior. Fiberglass hull, teak trim.

ISLANDER 30 BAHAMA, 1979. End of Summer

Cockpit cushions seat 10, steering wheel. Atomic

sale. Volvo Penta diesel, VHF, wheel, compass,

ISLANDER 30 MKII, 1973. Clean, good condi¬

diesel inboard. Shallow 4’ draft. H/C water, stove.

DS, digital knot log, shorepower, mainsail and 3

tion. 8-sail inventory, Palmer gas engine, teak

Original cost $74,000. Tiburon berth: Cove Apart¬ ments, (415) 389-8460.

1974 ALBIN VEGA, sail #2465. Professionally

jibs, insulated headliner, stove, hot water, etc. etc.

lined cabin, sleeps 7. Owner moving out of area,

applied epoxy (hull), AP, windvane, Volvo MD-6A

Further reduced. Asking $18,000 obo. Call (415)

act fast for best price. $12,500 obo; first reason¬

diesel, 3 jibs, genoa, cruising chute (w/sock),

364-1675.

able offer will take this gem. Call (510) 945-8018.

30-FT SABRE, 1984. Best quality, dodger, bimini,

main. Easily single handed, all lines led aft. Own¬ ers group affiliation. Asking price, $12,000. Charley

82 CATALINA 30-FT excellent condition, many

BUCCANEER 295, 1980. 30-ft sloop, (1/2 ton

frigerator, Westerbeke diesel, DataMarine depth

Dean, (707) 664-3694.

extras, tall rig, new engine only 29 hrs, priced to

rating), spin, 2 jibs, main, VHF, KM, compass and

& speed, Edson Wheel, Sony stereo with CD,

sell. (415) 381-7316, dy; (415) 332-3372 eve.

enclosed head club race or cruise. Volvo diesel.

Icom VHF, club jib, fireplace, hot water. Excellent

Great looking boat. $11,000 obo. South Beach

condition. $45,000. Stockton Sailing Club B30,

ERICSON 29,1971. Atomic 4 inboard, furling jib,

Harbor berth. Call Jim (415) 928-0702 (day or

(209) 477-7408.

2-speed winches. All gear and 3-man inflatable

eve) or Joe (510) 631-1627, (eve).

29 TO 31 FEET

Harken furler, Autohelm GPS, Adler Barbour re¬

included. No blisters. Well-maintained. $12,500. GOLDEN GATE 30. Full keel Chuck Burns,

CATALINA 1984,30-FT lO’IO" beam for a spa¬

Berkeley slip. David or Jennifer, (510) 642-3132

CORONADO, great sloop. Safely singlehanded

cious teak cabin, large cockpit to entertain family

dys; (510) 527-2737 eves.

in Bay & offshore. New motor, Loran, radio,

friends. Diesel, CNG stove/oven. Shower, hot &

Autohelm, DS w/alarms, 2 anchors. Has galley &

cold. Holding tank. Dodger, furler, Max Prop, Loran. $32,500. Phone/fax, (707) 578-5799.

coastal/bluewater pocket cruiser. 6 sails, Monitor e

vane, VHF, Loran, DS, knot, wind, 2 compasses,

SCAMPI 30,1971. Built Sweden, fiberglass with

head. 1 yr. slip avail, in Santa Cruz. $7,900 firm.

LNG stove, etc. A great cruising yacht. Asking

teak interior, 1/2 ton class, original owner, Ferryman

(408) 251-9919, am/pm.

$23,000. (510) 254-8338 eves.

diesel with hydraulic drive, sleeps 5 comfortably, 69 NEWPORT 30

etc. Very clean, fast and fun. $14,500. Call (714) 492-7117.

valve job, runs cool. Martec prop, 3 mains, 4 jibs

pride of ownership. Sails the Bay chop very well,

(also roll furl), 3 spinnakers, 2 poles, 2 anchors,

dry, stiff but fast, even in light air. Large cockpit,

new Barient 24-45’s self-tailing winches, (w/old

roomy cabin. All lines led aft, single line reefing,

87CATALINA 30, A-1 condition, T/cockpit, wheel,

22’s as secondaries). Loran, knot, depth, VHF,

spinnaker gear. New: Autohelm tillerpilot, KM,

1978 ALBIN BALLAD 30-FT Skeg, Volvo MD7,

KM, DF, dodger, radar, Loran, fridge, R/furl, 3

am/fm, Tillermaster, cockpit cushions, dodger,

DS, log, toilet, stereo, battery charger, batteries,

Furlex roller furler, foam luff genoa, compass

battery pack, charger, LPG, h/c, factory barrier

Avon Redcrest, Ratelco Cole stove, floating strobe,

lifelines, carpet, BBQ, running rigging. Like new main & jib. Buying large cruising boat. Must sell.

30-FT LUGER VOYAGER sloop, 3 bags sails,

sleeps 5, o/b on 3-axle Caulkins trailer. Must sell.

$4,495. (916) 652-7626 or f916) 791-0362.

1971 ERICSON 29. Don’t miss this one. Beauti¬

Georgie Girl. Atomib 4,

6 sails, VHF, RDF, auto-tiller, propane, dodger,

recent

depth, radio, RDF, no drip shaft packing, hauled2/

coat from new plus all cruising options, bottom

EPIRBtype B. $12,500. Bruno's Island berth. Call

94. $19,500 obo. (415) 574-9012, after 4 pm or

paint and zincs 6/94. $35,000. (408) 289-3411 wk;

Tom, (916) 362-1780.

(415)368-7873.

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ISLANDER 32, 65 Excellent boat for Baja and

PETERSON 34, excellent racer/cruiser, top con¬

1976 RANGER 33-FT, f/g, 24 hp Yanmar diesel,

shore yachts, England, built to Lloyds specs, bow

beyond, main, club jib, genoa, spinnaker, DS,

dition, 9 sails, new main & jib, VHF, Loran,

8 sails, extras. $24,000. Stuart, (707) 762-3491.

sprit, Tahiti vet, steering vane, GPS, great sails.

radio, Atomic 4, exc. condition, roomy v-berth,

windspeed, windpoint, 2 KMs, hydraulics, stereo,

$24,900 obo. (510) 373-8472. Must sell.

stove/oven, large cockpit, recent survey, no blis¬

Yanmar diesel, sleeps 7. Located in Marina del

32-FT ISLANDER, hand laid up, great hull, no

ter. Great stout boat. $18,500 obo. Ask for Chris¬

Rey. $27,500. (818) 784-5024.

blisters. Comf. liveaboard, fully equipped. An¬

30-FT POCKET CRUISER fiberglass yawl off¬

chors, sails, stove, etc. Atomic 4 engine. Sausalito

tian, (916) 944-2557.

1978 CATALINA 30. Yanmar diesel, new: mast& boom, mainsail (full batten), Harken mid-boom

CAL 35,1980. See to appreciate this high quality,

berth. Asking $10,500 for quick sale. Call (415) 331-6192.

traveler, rigging, batteries & power mgr. Pressure

HUNTER 34, 1985. Excellent condition, roller

California-built, lovingly maintained, fast cruiser.

water KM & compass, radio tel., 80% and 150%

furling, wheel, head, shower, full kitchen, pressur¬

Spacious elegant interior, outstanding liveaboard.

jibs. Dk green stripes and sail cover. Very well

ized water, refrigeration, sleeps6, great liveaboard,

Diesel engine, diesel heater, dodger, windlass,

COLUMBIA SABRE 32 spinnaker, 4 headsails,

maintained. Call Tom, (415) 472-3422 dys: (415)

Yanmar diesel, VHF, Loran, 1993 survey and

radar, Loran, Autohelm 3000, cruising spinnaker,

9.9 Suzuki oil injected o/b, new forestay/backstay,

bottom paint, documented. Priced to sell at

h/c pressure water, KM, DS. $59,000. Owner,

boat cover. Great Bay boat. $9,500. Fred, (415)

$39,500.(510) 846-4070.

(415) 969-9512.

467-9367.

388-7343 eves. $18,500, steal. NEWPORT 3011,1975. Versatile bay, ocean, delta racer/cruiser. Twice YRA champion, active one-

1979 VALIANT 32-FT CUTTER. Aries windvane,

1974 RANGER 32-FT. 3/4 ton Mull design racer/

34- FT SWEDISH EAGLE class cutter, 1961. 30

design. Full sail inventory, spinnakers, Yanmar,

SatNav, VHF, DS, fathometer. Heavy-duty mast,

cruiser. Clean, strong and sexy. Excellent sail

hp BMW diesel. VHF, am/fm cassette, wheel

Martec prop, Loran, KM, depthfinder, VHF, LPG

boom, rig. Dodger, electric windlass. Storm trysail

inventory including two spinnakers, 10 Barient

steering, mast steps, new anchor chain and rode.

oven/stove, new bottom paint, '94 survey, much

on separate track. Boom gallows, mast steps, full

winches, Atomic 4, enclosed head, stove, sleeps

All sails, mahogany on oak, good condition, mov¬

more. $18,500 or partnership considered. (415)

boat cover. Epoxy bottom, LPU'd. New saloon

8. Sacrifice $20,000. (415) 433-5444 or (415)

ing, must sell. Was $7,495. Now $6,495. Chris,

461-5837.

cushions, inside extras. Perfect for single/

435-1264.

(415) 365-0617.

doublehanding. Beautiful, comfortable-sails ex¬

32 TO 35 FEET WESTSAIL 32. Factory built. Original owner.

quisitely, well-insulated, will never let you down.

ERICSON 32, 1976, Extremely clean, well-

PEARSON VANGUARD. 32’8", the only boat

Well-beloved, must sell. $41,000. Steven Schiffler

equipped for local cruising. Brand new Yanmar

ever nick-named “bullet-proof cruiser." Hull #179,

at (510) 670-2787 dys (Tue-Sat); (510) 533-8142

2GM-20F diesel, epoxy bottom, mast newly

Inger B.,

eves; or Kathi Carkhuff at (510) 464-7960 dys (M-

painted. Has all the stuff: wheel, dodger, roller

settee. Working sails, 135 tapper, staysail, spin¬

F) or to leave message.

furling, lazy jacks, stereo, Loran, much more.

naker. Coastal navigation package, SatNav.

Rigged for single-handing. $24,500. Call (707)

$20,000. (408) 464-9858.

Documented. Bright work immaculate. Dodger, ENDEAVOUR 32, 1979. Excellent condition,

bimmi, cap-rail covers, side panels. Cutter rigged

has starboard galley and modified port

257-7450. 35- FT CUSTOM racer/cruiser (Lapworthesque),

with full-cut (286 sq.ft.) Yankee jib by Hood 1987,

sleeps 6, VHF, am/fm, head & shower, roller

genoa. Perkins 4-108 engine rebuilt in 1993 (less

furling jib, 25 hp diesel, wheel steering. Brickyard

C& C33 MKII, 1988. Excellent condition. Diesel,

exceptional double planked and glued cedar hull,

than 500 life-time hours). New stainless fuel tanks

Cove berth available. Will consider selling 1/4

Quick Vang, Harken roller furling, WS, WD, KM,

rough cabin, Volvo MD2B, 10' sails (7 good, in¬

in 1993 (70 gal). Hot water tank and pressure

sharefor $6,250; reduced to $24,995. Call Walt,

log, depth sounder, stereo, full batten main, 3

cluding storm sails), 6-man Avon raft, in Sausalito.

headsail^, wheel, lines lead aft. She is a beauty.

$9,500.Chuck Watts, (303) 722-3244 or 292-6464.

]Sl0) 682-2580.

water system new 1993. Stainless water tanks 80 gal. Refrigeration. Dickerson cabin heater.

$79,500. (510) 521-7997. GURNEY 33-FT 1968. Strong, lightweight, fast.

New propane stove 1993. R-55 VHF. Stereo.

32-FT LAPWORTH. Built by Easom Shipyards in

Standing rigging replaced and mast and boom

1962. Mahogany on oak frames. Volvo 2003 die¬

DREAM WORLD CRUISER CAL 35. Sails fast,

Disp. 9,000 lbs/4,100 lbs. Aluminum hull, built in

refinished at Svendsens in 1987. Price $46,000.

sel. New LP, inside and out. Fresh brightwork. Full

modified for cruising and maintained in excellent

Holland at Huisman’s yard. The perfect couples

Located at Ballena Isle Marina, Alameda. Call

covers. 8 bags sails. Full Telcor instrumentation.

condition with all top of the line equipment, located

bluewater cruiser/racer. All mahogany below

(510) 251 -7520 dys; (510) 820-3712 eves & wknds.

Autohelm 1500. Loran and VHF. Race/cruise

in Fort Lauderdale, just 54 miles from the Baha¬

decks.

ready. $20,000. (310) 305-7661.

mas and Caribbean cruising. Call (415) 332-8556

passagemaking. Volvo MD6A, extra water tanks,

sailor's

boat,

configured

for

for a copy of the survey taken last November

Avon, spin. gear. Excellent condition. $39,500

HW, PW, color T.V., Barient self-tailing winch, 3

WESTSAIL 32. Better than factory custom inte¬

listing all equipment. Total investment exceeds

obo. Jim Van Beveren, (510) 827-8915 h; (415)

bag sail, Atomic 4, microwave, stove & oven.

rior, woodstove, AP, new batts., VHF, pressure

$130,000; for sale at $95,000.

794-2007 w.

Monterey liveaboard slip. $25,000. Don, (408)

water, water heater, full dodger, 5 sails, stereo, 3

847-5389.

anchors. Never cruised. Must sell. $38,000. No

CHALLENGER 35 cruising sloop, Mexico vet ‘91 -

TARTAN 10, 1979 33-ft racing sloop. 6 sails

brokers. Call, (415) 331-3071.

'92, great liveaboard, roomy, mahogany teak inte¬

including 2 spinnakers with gear; Loran, VHF, am/

rior, well equipped in great shape. 48 hrs. diesel,

fm, diesel inboard. Sleeps 6 w/porta-potti and

1976 RANGER 33-FT sloop, ex. cond. fully loaded.

33-FT INTERNATIONAL ONE-DESIGN, 1961. Classic wooden sailboat (sloop). Racing design.

ARCO 33-FT. Cust. sailboat, 1960. Newly refur¬

roller furling. 5 sails, radar, Loran, AP, bronze

sink. New sail cover. Very good condition overall.

Beautiful lines. Excellent condition. Active racing

bished interior w/whtwashed hardwd. F/G hull,

ports, bimini, propane Norcold refer. $44,000.

Great class racer or performance weekend cruiser

100% new paint inter. & exter. All new fittings, new

(510) 769-1602.

(sitting headroom only). $11,500. (415) 332-9231.

fleet on SF Bay. $16,000. (510) 596-9578, dys.

head, new kitch access. 45 hpdiesel, accssries ie: 1975 C & C 33, great family cruiser & club racer,

beauty. $12,995 obo. Greg, (510) 634-8271 eve

CAL 34,1975. Westerbeke 4 cyl. diesel, roller

CATALINA 34, 1987. Excellent condition, new

very well maintained, new rebuilt Atomic 4, 11

only/lv. msg.

furling genoa, wheel steering, VHF, CNG range,

bottom paint, rigged for short handed sailing,

power hot/cold water, sleeps 6. Large cockpit for

Leading Edge mainsail w/jiffy reefing, 110 furling

VALIANT 32,1977 CUTTER. Westerbeke diesel,

day sailing. Well maintained, clean. $24,000. (415)

jib, 150 furling genoa, cruising spinnaker, Loran,

stereo. Call for more details. $27,550 obo. (707)

SSB, GPS, VHF, Loran, radar, windvane, dodger,

383-3668.

VHF, handheld VHF, stereo w/inside and outside

745-3278.

propane range/oven and heater, new main, new rigging, 3 jibs, stormsail, 2 spinnakers, etc. Excel¬

35-FT WOODEN SLOOP 1961, pitch-pine on

windpoint, KM, depthfinder, attractive interior,

1977 COLUMBIA 9.6 (32’), Alan Payne design

lent condition and ready for long distancecruising.

oak, full headroom, large cockpit. Old engine,

sleeps 7, propane stove/oven, hot/cold pressure

Volvo diesel, lowhrs., wheel, 8 winches, 2 self-tail,

$35,000. (415) 383-9557.

condition fair. Excellent Bay boat. Mustsell. $9,000

water, shower, low hrs., Universal 3 cyl., 24 hp

offers. (415) 927-3946.

freshwater cooled diesel, tan hull with forest green

sails including new main, spinnaker gear, wheel, rod rigging, Loran, DS, KM, windspeed, VHF,

100,150, & tri. rad. spk. plus all gear. Exl. bay

speakers, Signet microprocessor windspeed,

trim, much more. $52,000. Must sell. Serious

daysailer or weekender. 6’ plus headroom, pres¬

CUSTOM CHOATE 33. Consistent winner. 13

sure h/c water. $25,000 or mo. (510) 522-1953.

sails, diesel, cruise 6 with CNG, mech. ref., dual

MARINER 35. Garden design ketch, built in Ja¬

water tank etc. Photos, survey, equipment list

pan by Far East Yachts in 1967. Magogany over

HUNTER 33.5,1989. Loaded, recently hauled/

upon request. Moored in Marina Del Rey. Asking

keyaki frame with new teak deck. Spacious and

painted.Spacious, bright and dry interior. Tre¬

$32,000 obo. (310) 479-0116 (eves).

well-maintained, this great San Francisco Bay

mendous storage. Sleek modern design with walk-

sailboat has a prime Sausalito berth. $35,000.

thru transom. $58,400. Jerry, (510) 451-7181.

Call (415) 456-8075.

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36 TO 39 FEET FREYA 39. Just finished. New Yanmar 40 hp

HUNTER 37-FT, 1983 cutter rig. Good condition,

36-FT UNION CUTTER, 1984. 24-mile Furuno

one owner. Radar, AP, Loran, VHF, stereo, 30 hp

radar, Magellan GPS, Robertson AP, Nav 5 Mari¬

Yanmar dsl. New upholstery, propane stove,

ner depth/speed/log/direction, Yaesu SSB, 120

heater, h/c water, shower, separate vanity. $47,900

amp alternator, 7 batteries, cruise equipment elec¬

obo. (415) 861-6853 eve; (510) 865-2511 dy.

trical monitor, upgraded, larger S/T winches, alu¬

diesel. New interior. Everything tops. Set up for

40 TO 50 FEET CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 41 KETCH, Ray

minum spar. Asking $69,500. (619) 270-5252.

Richards design; customized for world cruising;

serious ocean sailing. Lost my sailing partner; no

BENETEAU FIRST 38,1985. Fantastic teak inte¬

longer interested. Jean Boker, (916) 662-7553 wk; (916) 922-9847 hm.

rior. 3 staterooms, 2 heads. New bottom warranted

O’DAY 37, '80. American-made fast cruiser, cen¬

by Beneteau. Rollerfurl the 130% genoa, hoistthe

ter cockpit, aft cabin. 2 heads w/hot & cold show¬

backups including GPS, SatNav, Loran, sextant,

1.5 oz. spinnaker, head for Angel Island or Tahiti.

ers, sleeps 6 adults in comfort. Low time on

600 feet of chain, 10 sails, inner forestay, jiffy

Safe, fast, easy handling. $89,000.(415)851-9242.

Westerbeke diesel. Well equipped with new

reefing, refrig., large chart table, Givens, class A

GREAT UVEA BOARD/CRUISER 36-FT custom F.C. ketch 1978; Isuzu diesel teak deck, 7 sails,

comes with everything from Henri-Lloyd foul weather gear to spare parts, and backups to

Autohelm pilot, VHF, Loran, SatNav, DS, speed

EPIRB, solar panels, davits, dinghy, outboard,

FISHER 37 MOTORSAILER, 1979. Aft cabin

and log, self-tailing winches, 4 sails, propane

Avon dinghy, Ritchie compass, Barient winches

rack and pinion steering, Perkins 4-108 new 1986,

model. Two heads, U-shaped galley. 250 gal. fuel,

stove w/oven, automatic battery charger, whisker

(7), many extras. $30,000. (510) 865-6384.

expanded battery compartment with 2-200 amp

200 gal. water. Watermaker, recent electronics.

pole, 2 anchors with chain and rode, electric

hour batteries, AP, emergency generator, full

650 hrs. on rebuilt Ford Parson 80 hp. For infor¬

windlass, stereo, wheel steering. All maintained in

awnings, dodger, Gas Systems stove, natural gas

mation package write to: Fisher 37, Box 7524, Cotati, Ca 94631-7524.

excellent condition. $42,500, offer. Call 371-6455.

and propane and high seas medical kit; 5 page

commercial diesel, equipment list and information

PANDA 38, launched 1986. Immaculate condi¬

TARTAN 37, 1978. Excellent, strong stable,

available. $89,500. (805) 650-3510.

tion, liveaboard/cruiser, cutter rig, Universal 40,

cruiser/racer. Sparkman-Stephens, numerous upgrades, immaculate interior. Diesel, ProFurl,

41-FT LOA MONK KETCH. Ready for cruise or

radar, Loran, Bank Manager II, gel batteries (400 GORGEOUS 1955 KETTENBURG 38-FT in res¬

+/- amp) Trace inverter, Autohelm 6000, Antartic

dodger, elect, windlass, spinnakers, Force 10

VHF, CD/VCR, refer., solar, 130g copper water,

toration mode with nice main sail and 3 jibs. 12-ft

heater, roller furl jib, dodger. Much much more.

stove & heater, refrigeration, Autohelm, VHF,

75g fuel, 36 hp Volvo diesel, 7 sail ind. storms.

glass tender included. You take over. $8,500 firm.

Looks new. $150,000. (415) 731-6920.

Loran, KM, DS, WP, newer rigging, shaft. Hauled

Many extras. Asking $24,000. Contact Mark, (619)

4/93. Much more. $65,000. (510) 236-5839.

224-8646. ENDURANCE 44.1984 Roundbilge steel ketch.

VHF, DS, Benmar AP, propane, Norcold refer,

INGRID 38-FT, 1989. Possibly newest Ingrid afloat, fiberglass, Bristol cruiser w/strong & simple off¬

(916)

equipment list. Recent survey; beautiful. $75,000.

shore systems, sleeps 5 (aft qtr. berth), Yanmar

(805) 569-5225.

Serious inquiries please. Greg, (415) 331-7419.

liveaboard. Loran, SatNav, radar, depth, EPIRB,

36-FT CUTTER, 1972. Atkins design modified by ISLANDER FREEPORT 36,1978. Excellent con¬

Monk Sr. FRP hull, wood decks and cabin. Fully

HUNTER LEGEND 37. Late '87. Cruise in comfort

dition cruising liveaboard, continuously upgraded

insulated and reinforced for Pac. N.W. No elec¬

and safety. Race for challenge. Liveaboard with

Professionally built and maintained. Roller furling,

since new by original owners. Perkins, interior,

tronics, needs new sails, otherwise excellent con¬

all of the amenities. Never stressed. Priced to sell.

Harken furling all new. Elec windlass, sails (7),

dition. Aries, Givens raft, ext. grd. tackle, new

Call for specifications and features. Owner, (916)

electric windlass, Autohelm 6000, Aries windvane, sailor VHF, fluxgate compass, radar, SatNav,

dodger, Espar heater, refridge, AP, Barients, Sig¬

Yanmar 36 hp, new lights and wiring. A lucky ship.

971-4978, fax: (916) 488-1611.

wind instruments, log, DS, 80 hp Ford diesel, full

nets, and much more. Must see. $75,000. (916) 646-1971.

Built maintained and cruised extensively by origi¬ nal owner. Moored Kawaihae, Hawaii. $40,000.

1984 36-FT SWEDISH SLOOP. Magnusen de¬

teak interior, solar. Many extras. Excellent condi¬

(808) 775-8230.

sign, performance crusier. Swedish finished teak

tion. Cruise ready. USCG documentation. Lo¬

interior & decks. Wheel steering, Loran, VHF,

cated New Zealand. Will deliver. $148,000. Tel: (510) 933-2551 or 011-649-438-4494. Fax: 011-

38-FT ERICSON, 1983.285 hrs., 32 hp diesel, tall rig, performance keel, Autohelm 4000 AP, VHF,

set sails, h/c pressure water, propane stove, heater,

ISLANDER 36,1976. New Yanmar diesel, new f/

stereo cassette. Full sail inventory. Seriously for

Loran, DS, KM, Shaffer 2000 furling, 4 sails, CD

g bottom, new sails, new roller furling, new elec¬

player, Gel cell batteries, separate stall shower,

tronics. Loaded, GPS, AP. Invested over $50,000, first $35,000 takes it. George (707) 575-3535 dys or (707) 538-0828 eves.

sale at below market value. $55,000. Call (510) 522-1807.

dodger, greatliveaboard. $75,000.(415) 331-2826. 38-FT ERICSON, 1981. Race/cruise. Radar, GPS, VHF, refrigerator/freezer, hot/cold water, stall

CATALINA 36, 1987. Priced to sell. Excellent

649-438-4479. CHEOY LEE 43-FT motorsail cutter rig presently

HUNTER 36. Excellentcondition, 1981, new sails,

in La Paz equipped forworld cruising. Ford/Lehman

h/c pressure water stove microwave etc. $30,000.

120 hp diesel (800 hrs) & 600 gal tank provide

(916)448-9715.

2000 miles range. Large galley, main salon, 2

shower, two private staterooms. 120% jib, 150%

condition. Radar, Loran, speed, depth, wind, VHF,

genoa, spinnaker, dodger, EPIRB, microwave.

stereo, roller furling, battened main, 2 jibs, 2

2 WILDERNESS 40s, Gary Mull's fast cruiser/

tion, 6kv gen, new ProFurl, electric windlass, full

$59,000. (310) 831-6755.

anchors, 100 ft. chain, refrigeration, upgraded

racer. Need completion. 9,000 lb. disp. projected

ground tackle, much more. Asking $135,000 will

battery system, Autohelm, dodger, complete new

because these 2 cored hull, cored deck and cored

consider all/part RE and/or MH in trade. For more

canvas. $61,000. Call (209) 727-3365.

interior are installed using monocoque construc¬ tion. No liner. Very light and strong. 38.5 ft. 32 ft.

info., brochure, equipment/spares list, write: D. Johnson, Box 355, Crestline, CA 92325 or call/fax

PACIFIC 30,1971. A narrow low profile hull w/

LWL. Professional hand lay up by S.C. FG crew.

(6 rings), (909) 338-2874.

classic lines. Great day boat. Good for racing. Full

Highest vinylester/glass ratio possible. Hulls in¬

OHLSON 36. Swedish design sloop, wood. MD2 diesel. Recent survey. $18,500 obo. Call (415) 441-4446.

heads/showers, 3 private staterooms. Refrigera¬

HUNTER 37,1982. Cutter rig, good dry ocean and

keel f/g hull wood deck. 7 hp inboard engine.

clude Divinycell core, vacuum bagged, white gel

CAL 40. Comfortable, quick sailing sloop. Large

Bay boat, fin keel spade rudder, Yanmar diesel,

$3,650. (510) 427-7911, ask for Tom. May trade

coat with stripe. Sell at cost, find a partner on the

sail inventory. BMW marine diesel (like new) w/

sleeps 7, warm hardwood trim below, teak holly

for truck or auto.

other. It includes Ballinger mast & boom, SS rod

180 amp Balmar alternator, stainless propane

rigging & rudder. Call for info. pac. Virgil, (916)

stove, 12v marine refrigeration, forced air, diesel fired (Espar) heater, Autohelm electro-mechani¬

sole. Alot of boat for little money. $47,500. Call (415) 968-1860.

MORGAN 38, excellent condition 1978 Brewer

687-6254 eves.

design with Harken furling jib, cabin top halyard

cal self-steering. Monitor mechanical self-steer¬

EXCALIBUR 36-FT. Exc. condition, fast. 8 hp o/

and reefing system and center cockpit traveler.

CATALINA 36,1989. Very clean boat has radar,

ing, 21# Danforth, 35# CQR anchors, 200' BBB

b, 1 main, 3 head sails, 1 spinnaker. Sausalito

Roomy interior with VHF, stereo, Loran, stove

Loran, VHF, knot, depth & windspeed, Autohelm

anchor chain, anchor windlass with wildcat, deck

berth. $3,900.381-2421. 1987 UNION 36 cutter rig, radar, Loran, AP,

refrig, upgraded batteries, solar and shore charger.

w/remote, LPG stove w/oven, LPG cabin heater,

wash down pump, VHF marine radio, dual com¬

Great for liveaboard and/or cruising. $55,000.

ac/dc refrigeration, h/c pressure water, windlass,

passes, Datamarine DS with remote (cockpit)

(415) 328-2408.

self-tailing winches, full batten sails, extra batter¬

readout, 50 amp marine battery charger. $49,000.

ies, diesel, & much more. $66,500.(209)368-0097.

Steve, (707) 646-6018 dys; (707) 451-3318 eves/

furling jib, HAM/SSB, VHF, propane stove, gas BBQ, ac/dc refrig., h/c pressure water, Force 10

HUNTER 36,1985. Documented, Yanmar diesel,

heater, dodgerw/awning, windlass, full boat cover,

furling jib, duel water tanks, h/c water pressure,

teak decks. New epoxy bottom. Immaculate.

dodger. VHF and stereo. Monitor windvane. Lovely

$85,000. (415) 591-0598.

teak interior, new upholstery. Built-in microwave

wknds.

and T.V. $44,000. (707) 963-2125.

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1986 HANS CHRISTIAN 43. Performance cutter.

SLOCUM 43 CUTTER, superb Huntington-de¬

'86 HANS CHRISTIAN 41-FT TC USCG docu¬

VALIANT 40 berthed in SF Marina (1977). Own¬

Fully equipped; furling, GPS, SSB, VHF, Loran,

signed modern cruiser fully equipped and refitted

mented. Teak decks, teak interior, equipped for

ers motivated to sell. $78,000. Partnerships avail¬

AP, TV, VCR, solar, dodger, quad cycle, dual

after cruise to Florida, Caribbean and South and

cruising, many extras. Presently located Honokoua

able. (415) 363-2111.

reefer/freezer systems, engine spares, etc. Per¬

Central America by crew of two. If seriously inter¬

Harbor, Kona, Hawaii. For info./pics, etc., write: N.

fect condition. $165,000. No brokers. Call (714)

ested, call (510) 798-0405 for 6-page equipment

DeStael, 505 W 45th St., Vancouver, WA 98660,

CHALLENGER 40.1974 f/g sloop. Beam 12'8",

740-7730 or fax (714) 740-7740 for more detail.

list and price.

phone/fax, (206) 695-7255 or Liz De Stael, P.O.

disp. 25,000 lbs. Great cruising boat, extremely

Box 1534, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745, (808) 329-

strong and comfortable. Family of 4 cruised from

CT 41, center cockpit ketch, one of 6,60 hp Isuzu,

1980 HANS CHRISTIAN 43 traditional ketch.

3739, Fax, (808) 329-1060. $169,000 US. No

S.F. to Florida. Separate stateroom, 50 hp diesel

120 gal. h/c pressure, AC refer, propane stove,

Classic full keel cruiser, excel lent condition. Three

brokers.

with 600 hrs. Radar, AP-Alpha Marine3000, dodger

solid dodger. Will take trailer sailer as part pay.

private berths, large galley. Recent outhaul, ma¬

Liveaboard berth, Bay Area location. Call (916)

rine and engine surveys. Call Pamela at (415)

JEANNEAU 45SUNKISS1984. Great liveaboard,

used only 2 years, 12' Zodiac with 5 hp o/b, 6-man

596-3613, (510) 228-1662 Iv. msg. P.O. Box 253,

737-0700 dy or (415) 588-8753 eve, for specs.

perforamcne cruiser. Newly rebuilt Perkins 4.108,

Avon life raft, elect, windlass, full awning, mast

Martinez. Motivated, $70,000.

Asking $135,000.

roller furling, full batten main, propane, refrigera¬

steps, new exhaust on engine, 100 amp alterna¬

tion, Autohelm, 3 staterooms, teak interior, 2 heads.

tor, new through-hull fittings, sailing dinghy, ac/dc

1 yr old, DS, new rigging, 8 winches, VHF, sails

NEW BOMBAY EXPLORER 44, 1978. Brewer

40-FT NEWPORTER pilothouse ketch '68. Refit

Move to New Mexico forces sale. $85,000. (505)

refer, hot water. All new upholstery. New: stern

design, cold plate, furling jib, Perkin 4-108, LPG,

with junk rig. 4107 Perkins rebuilt, 20 hrs. Glass

3514683, eves.

bearing, propeller, saltwater pump.

dodger, windlass, radar, 2 staterooms, aft cockpit,

over heavy marine plywood, oak frames. Excel¬

28,000 disp, 6’5" headroom, new rigging. $59,900,

lent condition. Great liveaboard. Brass cabin

44-FT JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY, 1990. Like

financing avail. (916) 878-8323 eves.

heater, dinghy, radar, VHF, new bottom paint,

new condition, Yanmar turbo diesel, sloop rig,

FREE ONE-WAY ECONOMY AIR FARE to the

Breezing Up

is located in Florida. (707) 769-7705 hm; (415) 8924991 wk. $75,000.

video available, world cruiser. $39,000. Call (415)

Harken furling, 9 Harken winches, GPS, Autohelm

FRANS MAAS DESIGNED and built Standfast

331-6857.

instruments, electric windlass, dodger, 2 state¬

40, beautiful, highly customized, extremely strong,

rooms, 2 heads, 3 showers, teak interior, fast

comfortable, fast, bluewater yacht in pristine, go

strong & comfortable. Call for equipment list.

anywherecondition. Extensive quality equipment.

Paradise of Palau (if you purchase my 1983 Passport 40 sloop, Waimea). Reducedto$99,999. Inventory and photosavailable. Write: J.Derickson,

motorsailer, 1972. Fully loaded, great liveaboard,

P.O. Box 1271, Koror, Palau 96940 or fax c/o

spacious interior, central heating/air conditioning,

Sailing Vessel Waimea in Palau, (680) 488-1725

complete kitchen, full size shower & facilities, twin

BENETEAU FIRST 42, 1985. Two cabin, two

for further details.

diesel Perkins & generator, flying bridge, ideal

head interior with large navigation station. B & G

ocean cruiser, 800 gal. diesel, 350 water. $79,500

instruments, radar, GPS, KVH electronic com¬

NORSEMAN 447, 1984. Center cockpit, cutter

obo. Chris, (415) 366-7044.

pass. Heart inverter, 5 batteries, monitoring sys¬

rig, one of Perry’s best designs built by the re¬

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Rhodes

Immaculate. April '94 survey available. Brochure.

$139,500. (707)447-1653.

Asking $90,000. Located East Coast. Call (203) 762-9209. Anxious.

tem, 105 amp alternator, with Smart regulator new

nowned Ta Shing Yard. Well equipped, outstand¬

Perkins dsl, 275 gal. water, 60 gal. fuel. 2 queen

COLUMBIA 43, 1970, flush deck high perfor¬

in '93. Sobstad Genesis full batten main with

ing condition, just varnished and turn key. Pier 39

staterooms w/hanging lockers, 2 heads, showers.

mance spacious liveaboard, custom teak interior,

Dutchman reefing & furling jib new in '94. Hull

berthed. Motivated seller, ph (415) 331-0533; fax

Salon seats 8 w/convertible queen bed. 13 cu. ft.

propane stove, microwave, refrigeration, h/c wa¬ ter pressure, T ewksbury fireplace, 4kw generator,

stripped, dried, vinyl ester resins & copper clad 20

(415)331-1642.

yr. epoxy bottom in '91. A shining example of one

ventilated tanks. Ideal cruising/liveaboard. Exte¬

Perkins 4-107, full instruments, Loran, VHF, dav¬

of German Frers best racer/cruiser designs. Ex¬

42-FT STEEL COLVIN gazelle hull. 6 coats of

rior: large fold-out table, bimini top, wheel steer¬

its, complete cockpit canvas, new Awlgrip, spot¬

cellent condition. $129,000. (510) 793-2490 eves.

epoxy, lead ballast, integral fuel tanks, bulkheads,,

ing, self-tailing winches, electric windlass, roller

less, strong. $52,000 obo. (510) 536-6067.

Lucia aboard 43-ft 1984 f/g Beneteau sloop. 50 hp

refrig., ice box. Propane stove/oven, 2 separate

engine bed, shaft prop, pulpit, bowsprit, bronze COLUMBIA 45, 1973. Spacious and clean

furling genoa, fold-down transom, steps/ladder.

portholes, masts, includes massive trailer. $15,000

43-FTGARYMULL custom design. Superb ocean¬

liveaboard/cruiser. '90 rebuilt 45 hp Perkins die¬

obo. (510) 651-3627 wkdys after 5 pm, or (916)

going performance sloop. Lovely teak interior/

sel. Roller furling main/jib. TV, microwave, refrig¬

9714131 wknds.

equipped with all necessary galley gear, linens

liveaboard amenities. 2 private cabins, 2 heads,

erator, propane hot water. Walk-in shower. Avon

and fishing gear included. Ready to sailaway in good condition. $75,000. Possible trade rental

complete galley. New cushions. Extensive sail

dinghy/davits. New batteries. More. Reduced to

50-FT 1961

inventory. Sexy, comfortable and fast. Only

$59,900 firm. (510) 814-9755 h; (510) 4204843

ribs, steel fastened, excellent condition. Paged &

property or financing to qualified buyer. Call (510)

$90,000. Call, (415) 780-3785.

recaulked. $3,500. (510) 684-3458.

H/C pressure water. Hard-bottom 13' inflatable w/ 25 hp also 8’ inflatable w/2 hp motor. Completely

Liberty Launch

, cedar planks, oak

256-9070.

PETERSON 44, center cockpit, performance cut¬

PASSPORT 42. Quality performance cutter. Com¬

50-FT O.D., 1904 Eng. cutter.

40-FT VALIANT PILOTHOUSE. 1980 by Uniflite.

ter, new Perkins 4-236, Alpha Pilot, Raytheon

fortable longterm liveaboard. Thoughtfully

riveted. '92 survey, insured. A real classic beauty.

teak, copper

(415)461-1145. $55,000.

Better than new. One owner, professionally main¬

24m radar, Maxwell 2200 windlass, Freedom 25

equipped. Gorgeous teak interior: 2 dbl. state¬

tained. Outstanding cruiser/liveaboard with one

inverter/charger, 80 GPD watermaker, microwave/

rooms plus light, open saloon; headw/stall shower.

stateroom and big salon. Amenities include: Wood-

refrig., Plastimo 6m offshore liferaft, Alden 406

Cold plate refr., diesel heater, inverter, micro-

41-FT FORMOSA GARDEN KETCH, F/G, fresh

Freeman, AP, Grunert refrigeration, Furuno radar

EPIRB, much more. $120,000. No brokers. (510)

& Loran, Lewmar winches, dual steering,

521-3487.

wave, CD/stereo, etc. Perkins 4-108. Commis¬ sioned 1990. Better than new. $198,000. (415)

water, roller furl, 3 speed winches, hard dinghy,

332-9118.

cabin stove, dodger, AP, 3 anchors, refrigeration

Westerbeke 58 diesel - one of the finest if not the best cruiser in the NW. Call for picture and specs. Asking $150,000. (602) 927-6973 ,(206)564-1221.

HANS CHRISTIAN 41. Ocean ready, Mercedes 72 hp diesel, Harken furling, headsails, reefer/

Perkins diesel, 6 sails, stainless fuel tank, hot

and more. $45,000. (310) 430-0179, Long Beach. ENDEAVOR 40, 1982. Center cockpit, sloop.

fridge, Autohelm 7000, full B & G, SatNav, SSB,

Perkins 4-108,6’3" headroom, teak interior, large

MASTER MARINER SPECIAL 1936 Alden de¬

Loran, radar JRC weatherfax, Nilsson 3000 wind¬

galley, CruiseAir heat/AC, Loran, Autohelm, much

49-FT CENTER COCKPIT custom lightweight cruising ketch. Total rebuild 1988 from keel up

sign #613, classic cutter Anacapa, 44-ft on deck,

lass, storm sails, cruising spinnaker, Switlik raft.

more. This boat is well maintained and in A-1

through rigging. New LPU hull & topsides 1993.

12' beam. Documented in Portland. Pictures avail¬

Professionally commissioned & maintained.

condition. Liveaboard slip Grand Marina. Owner,

Cruising since ‘88, well maintained, loaded with

able upon request. She has enjoyed many Master

Sausalito. $185,000. (415) 331-6234.

(510)814-9044. $95,000.

gear, stunning looks. Cabin side damage by rogue

Mariner regattas. Needs TLC. Best offer. (707)

wave in the Tehuantepec, she now lies S.D. We '84 DUTCH-BUILT KOOPMAN'S43-FT, Siemens

84 JEANNEAU, 45' X 14.5 sloop, ready to sail

sailed her up here, but she needs some mending.

steel center cockpit, Selden cutter rig, beautiful

anywhere. Sleeps 6 in 3 dble staterooms air

This is a great sailing vessel in otherwise excellent

42-FT STEWART, cold molded New Zealand-

interior, water tight bulkheads, just painted tops &

cond., ref., freezer, stove, wtr. mkr., 85 hp Perkins.

condition. An outstanding cruiser at an affordable

built. BMW diesel 50 hrs, VHF, SSB weatherfax,

bottom, overhauled Volvo MD30A, new house

Full: sail, elec, ground tackle inv. $125,000 obo.

price. $49,900. (619) 298-5118.

DS, WS, WD, Pram SatNav, Loran, 15 bags.

batteries, AC/DC system upgraded, electronics, 4

Prvt. pty. (510) 649-0380, (510) 649-0360.

Strong fast-96, consider longterm charter. Lots of

anchors, steering vane, cruise-ready. $142,000.

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4G-FT VALIANT 78 plus Santa Barbara slip,

63-FT FERRO SAILBOAT cutter rigged, 9 sails,

STILETTO 27 catamaran, 11 sails including roller

performance cruising yacht, equipped for

complete refit 1994,3,500 lb. windlass, Pur Survi¬

furling reacher, drifter, and spinnaker, AP, Loran,

singlehanding, loaded. Serious inquiries only $125,000. (805) 646-9900.

vor 35, watermaker, Heart inverter2800, wind and

2 VHFs, solar panels, KM, depth, bridgedecktent,

solar power, propane, full electronics, refrigera¬

f/g rudders and daggerboard, ‘93 Tohatsu 5 hp,

PARTNERSHIPS

tion, Ample electrical system. $67,500 obo. P.O.

galvanized trailer, more. $12,000. (415) 513-1542

MORGAN 38. Share expenses (partly deductible)

Box 4308, Kialua, Kona HI 96745.

wkdys.

with 4 amiable partners. Schedule use anytime

large cockpit, Perkins 4108, AP, propane stove,

60-FT CLASSIC FIFE design, steel cutter, beau¬

38-FT MODIFIED HORSTMANTRIMARAN, fixed

RF jib & staysail, refrig., excel, condition through¬

mainsheet traveler. New main and jib. Electric

tiful ’38 DeVries built, racer/cruiser, Jonathan Swift,

out. $68,000 obo. (209) 529-5508.

keel, swim step, Profurl roller headsail, fully bat¬

windlass, diesel, 7 berths, refrigerator, many ex¬

6'2" headroom, 3 cabins, sails, Forespar mast, 60

tened mainsail, wheel steering, aft cockpit, Norcold

tras. Sausalito berth. (415) 964-2801.

hp diesel, major hull/deck work done. Needs elec¬

refrigerator freezer, tons of dry storage space,

41-FT CT KETCH f/g hull, beautiful teak int., new UPS, elect, windlass, 400-ft chain w/3 anchors,

you like. Well maintained '81 with cabin top

47-FT VAGABOND KETCH. Excellent liveaboard/

trical, plumbing & carpentry work. Restore

USCG documented, great liveaboard or Mexican

cruiser. Full galley including CNG 3-burner stove/

LANCER 36.1/3 or 1/2 interest available in 1982

$150,000 value. Dry dock, $44,000. Owner, (707) 823-7205.

cruiser, must see. (619) 523-1568.

Bill Lee sloop. Original owners have maintained

oven, Norcold upright fridge/freezer, built-in mi¬ crowave, hot water, fireplace, walk-in closet, 2 heads w/Lectra San, 110/12 volt, stereo/tap>e deck, 85 hp Lehman 350 hrs. VHF, Depth. $132,000.

CLASSICS

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JINKER

51 FEET & OVER

and upgraded boat continuously since new. Dark SEARUNNER 31,1976. Honda 7.5 hp. New LPU

very well-known 40-ft wooden cutter by

blue Awlgrip LPU topsides, roller furling, cruising

paint. New mainsail, new dodger, new rigging, 9

interior, epoxy bottom, Sausalito berth, terrific bay

sails, 7 winches, dinghy, VHF, AP, log, speed, DS,

cruiser. Step aboard and start sailing, this boat is

stereo, MOB gear, stove, cooler, head. Asking

completely equipped and needs nothing added.

$19,000. Will discuss partnership. Call Steve,

Experienced sailors only, please. Existing part¬

(415) 324-5212 or (510)547-4800.

nership is re-structuring, equity contribution re¬

Sam Crocker. Beautiful, fast, strong, exciting to

quired, boat will re-financed & retitled to new

sail. A classic boat to be proud of and enjoy. Good

ownership. Alson Silva, (408) 748-9398 office or

condition. Berthed in Sausalito. Best offer. Call for 52-FT STEEL MOTORSAILER by Van Damm,

detailed spec, sheet. Call (707) 573-9430.

Holland 1972. Tops cruising and liveaboard. Lo¬

(408) 288-6307 eves or George, (415) 776-5118

POWER & HOUSEBOATS

anytime (recording).

cated in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Priced to sell.

WINDWARD SLOOP 33.5 O.A.L., Yellow Pine on

Fax no. 52-322-10260 - MS/Y “Jan Broer".

oak frames, new paint, teak rails, epoxy-glass

28-FT LAND & SEA diesel cruiser for Bay & Delta,

diesel, new rig and sails, very reasonable quar¬

PACIFIC SEACRAFT 25. Excellent Bay boat,

deck, alum, spare, sails near new, Palmer F.W.C.

flybridge, dual controls, 90 hp Layman diesel, 2 kw

terly dues. Located Gashouse Cove. $3,000 firm.

65-FT FREEDOM, 3 masted schooner builtforthe

Excellent overall condition. Best time ‘89 Master

gen set on steel tandem axle trailer. Good cond.

Phillip, (415) 552-8523.

1981 Whitbread Race. Beam 17.9, draft 7.4,200

Mariner Division. A great sailing boat. Asking

$13,950. (916) 652-7626, (916) 791-0362.

hp Volvo Penta. Refitting not complete. $250,000

$79,000, Call (415) 343-0852.

27-FT ERICSON. 1/3 share. Well maintained and

obo. Ask for Ron or Jennifer, (510) 620-0642

A FISHIN' MACHINE - loaded for Bear. Bayliner

managed with easy-going partners. Docked at

eves, between 5 & 10.

25-ft offshore w/radar Arch ‘94 Twin 150 out¬

South Beach Marina. Re-built Atomic 4 engine.

boards, walk-around w/full cuddy, enclosed head.

Sleeps 5. Enclosed head. All lines lead aft. $2,500

Calkins trlr, Ratheon radar, Loran, & color

obo. Call Don, (415) 380-9365.

MULTIHULLS

IRVING JOHNSON’S LAST YANKEE, totally re¬ built and updated, ready for world cruising. Im¬

fishfinder. Scotty Downriggers live bait tank. Call

maculate. $350,000 obo. Send $20 check for

F-9A TRAILERABLE TRI, foam/carbon aft cabin

information package. Elsie Friedlander, 1100

version, sparcraft tall rig, Smyth sails. $124,500

Colony Point Circle, Bldg. 3, Apt. 506, Pembroke

offer for completed boat or you finish? Call (916) 893-2171.

Pines, FL 33026. MUST SELL 1954 classic 54-ft Howard Chappelle

SOLARIS 42-FT CATAMARAN. Factory-built, f/

corsair auxiliary schooner. Geisse Boat Works.

g luxury catamaran, twin diesels, 4 staterooms, all

(707) 875-2541. Ask for Terry.

SANTANA 22. New owner looking for experi¬ enced 1/2 partner to enjoy and properly maintain

76 STARFIRE 19-FT, 235 hp I/O, new engine,

a well cared for boat, docked in Sausalito, red hull,

hd. top, deep V hull, all ski gear & bait tanks, depth

outboard, North main, Pineapple jib, plus other

finder. $5,400 obo. Bill Moore, (707) 372-9100.

jibs, race-rigged and fun to sail. $2,000. Call Gina, (415) 821-6884, Iv. msg.

32-FT CHRIS ROAMER steel hull only sand¬

LWL 36-ft 10 in. Beam 10 ft. 6 in. 40 hp Pisces

teak interior. Strong, safe, comfortable and proven,

blasted, epoxy primed, build your dream house/

SANTANA 35 Partnership/charter? Excellent

engine. 60 gal fuel consumes 1/2 gal/hr. 50 gal.

with over 27,000 miles cruised. Easy to sail, fully

fishboat, $1,200 obo. 25-ft Chris Constellation,

water. Self-bailing cockpit, cockpit dodger, pro¬

equipped. Ideal family cruiser in excellent condi¬

Lapstrake, freshly sprayed topsides fiberglassed

shape 1983 (one of last built). Two-time National Champion. Minimum three month commitment

pane, refrigerator, fireplace. $25,000 obo. (415) 366-7044.

tion. Lloyds 100-Alt rating. $159,000. Call (510)

decks, needs serious work on cabin. Nice looking,

buys full or part time usage for racing/cruising.

525-1638.

in boatyard. $400 obo. (415) 431-6666.

Terms, usage, berthing negotiable. Currently in Alameda. (510) 834-6301, after 11 am.

ORIENT for

sale. 65-ft legendary racing yacht,

CROWTHER 10m Production Cat, built Australia

36-FT VIKING 1964. Spacious liveaboard wood

one of Sparkman & Stephens best designs,

84, ocean cruiser/racer, 32-ft LOA, 22-ft beam,

hull in good condition, recently hauled and painted,

WHY BUY? Use my boat and I'll use your Lake

lustruious career (Transpacs). Buy a part of nau¬

Tinker liferaft, etc. $79,000. Berthed SF Bay.

new props and shafts, stainless steel, 200 gal fuel

Tahoe condo/house. Nicely maintained, classic

tical history. $160,000. Call Cameron at (619)

Send SAE for inventory, $12 for video. 1063

tanks, twin V-8’s in good condition. Full canvas,

looking, 30-ftYankee: inboard diesel, recent sails,

234-9382 or (619) 280-9737.

Oleander Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. (408)

flybridge, shower. Will trade for sailboat. $22,000.

oversized two-speed winches, 16 mi radar, pro¬

984-4974, Compuserv 73472,3543.

(510)814-0121.

pane stove/oven, head, sleeps 6. Comes fully

sailed by two people. GPS, VHF, wind, speed,

1986 NACRA 5.7 CATAMARAN. Excellent con¬

38-FT HOUSEBOAT, 1969 Kayot. Clean, roomy.

depth, Loran, AP, windlass, 2 anchors, MaxProp,

dition, Harken blocks, barber hauler, mast rotator,

Sleeps 4. Perfect for the Delta or alternative

PARTNERSHIP AVAILABLE Non equity 1/4

hardodger, lazy jacks, staysail, roller furling, hy¬

double trapeze, 2 Omega vests, bridle vane, plus

housing. It's a nice boat. We can transport any¬

share Beneteau Oceanis 350. South Beach, SF,

where. $13,950. (510) 427-7911.’ We’re hard to reach, ask for Tom.

300 month plus sec. dep. Perfectly maintained,

MacGREGOR 65,1986. Fast, comfortable, easily

maintained. Doug, (510) 531-2404.

draulic vang, 400 amp hr. batteries, amp/hr. moni¬

extras. Trailer has Toy Box, mast raiser, rebuilt

tor, charger, shore power, refrig./freezer, stove/

hubs, spare. $2,500 or make offer, seller moti¬

oven, hot & cold pressure water, 85 hp diesel low

vated. (805) 589-7782 or (916) 253-3208.

hrs., lifesling, easy maintenance. Designed for

sleeps 6. Call Mary, (415) 967-7359.

42-FT 1952 MONK pilothouse cruiser. Wood, twin

TWO FOR ONE 37-ft O’day center cockpit with

worldwide cruising and chartering. Ideal for mak¬

PACIFIC CATAMARAN (P-Cat), $1,500obO. Kite

4-53's, 2 staterooms & heads, dinghy, radar.

gennaker (large bed & 2nd head in aft cabin)

ing safe, high speed passages under sail or power.

sailing dinghy $300 obo, West Wight Potter sail rig

Recent survey. Offshore veteran, very economi¬

berthed Emery Cove, 22’ Catalina with trailer

Beautiful condition. $139,500. (415) 382-8552.

+ misc. parts, $400 obo, kerosene/diesel boat

cal, great liveaboard. Lying Marina Village,

(spinnaker rigged). Timeshare both $300/mo. Will

heater, Poke boat kayak/canoe, $500 obo. Bill

Alameda #C-17. First $36,000. Sailboat trade?

checkout those with minimum experience. (916)

(707) 882-2876, will deliver.

(619) 424-3660.

989-4000, 24 hrs.

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453-5051

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New ancl useci' discount, surplus sails, satisfaction guaranteed. Also, roller furling systems. We pay cash for your surplus sails. (813) 351-6023

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PERKINS 4-236. 80 hp diesel engine with 3:1

25% TIMESHARE in Jeanneau 36-ft sloop at SF

GENNAKER OR DRIFTER sail for Force 50 ketch.

SAIL-O-MAT SELF STEERING Rugged, el¬

South Beach. Beautiful, solid, and responsive

Also, 80 lb. CQR or Bruce anchor, and 250 to 300

egantly engineered Swedish made auxiliary rud¬

Borg Warner gear. 2300 hrs, like new condition.

modern performance cruising yacht. Spacious

ft. of 3/8” chain in excellent condition. Michael,

der windvane. Cost $3,200 new, buy it for $900.

Complete with spares, panel and harness. Still in

cockpit seats 6+ adults comfortably. Many ameni¬

(415)331-6248.

Like new condition. Call (415) 332-8787 or (415)

boat, see it run. Repowering with larger engine.

331-2075.

$5,500. (510) 522-8397.

ties including self-furling jib, wheel, Loran, stove, pressurized water, and more. Guaranteed avail¬

40-42’ PROVEN OFFSHORE displacement

ability of 2 weekend days plus 5 weekdays per

cruiser needing work. Storm, mechanical, or other

NEW HARDY MARINE DIESEL. Never used. 20

VOLVO MD11C rebuilt $2,800. Also many Volvo

month. Professionally maintained in Bristol condi¬

type damage. 1970-1980’s vintage. Call (206)

hp 2:1 gear box, spare parts, manuals. $1,900.

parts collected over 20 years. Injectors, injector

tion. All the benefits of ownership without the

435-9287.

Also, prop & shaft for same. $200. Excellent diesel

pumps, valves, pistons, cyclinders, camshafts,

rig for heavy 25'-30' boat. (707) 878-2095.

crank shafts, blocks, heads, starters, manifolds for your cruise. Low prices, (707) 987-3971.

hassle and expenses. Bay Area residents only.

push rods, rockers, etc. Stock up now on spares

$250/mo. for 1 yr lease. Paul, (415) 368-7981.

ONE OR TWO, 115-130 hp XL Yamaha out¬

Please Iv. msg.

boards. Will consider buying entire vessel to ob¬

LEAD SHOT BALLAST. 27 lb. in 3,000 lb. 55 gal.

tain the outboards. Call (415) 772-3111,6 am-2

barrels. F.O.B. Petaluma, CA, (707) 527-8750. LARGE PORTHOLES, skylights, ship wheel w/

pm, (415) 395-9650, 6:30 pm 8:30 pm, ask for

TRADE TRADE 60 X 150 view lot (50-60k) for good

Regina.

FURLER AND SAIL. Harken unit 1 furler on 37’8"

gear, all off tall ship

stay. Excellent condition. $800. Sail: luff=32’5”,

block & tackle, etc. Please call and Iv. msg. for

‘76-’80 GULFSTAR 50 ketch. Will pay up to

leech=29' 10”, foot=9’9”. Good condition, recently

Bob, (415)386-4201.

$100,000 for the right boat. Dave, (916) 371-7736.

restitched. $200 obo. Both used as staysail on HC

Mike.

60 LB. PLOW ANCHOR with 225’, 3/8’’ chain,

38. (510) 455-0486.

cruising sailboat. View of SF Bay from GG Bridge to Santa Rosa. Overlooks New Vallejo Marina.

USED MAST in good condition for Santana 22.

Sewer is on property. 2-story home may be built

Call Ralph, (510) 524-0467.

Lots of hardware,

new, $700. Two Mariner 15 hp outboards, $750 ONAN AC/DC cruise generator, mod 2.0UG-in/

both. Windvane windpilot, $500.8-person liferaft,

135. 2 KW, 120VAC 60 cy. 14.2 VDC. 55 amps.

$2,250. Walker Taffrail log, $350.100’s of charts

DESPARATE TO UNLOAD YOUR BOAT? Like¬

Solid state voltage regulators. Mount in place of

- all for $350.3 aluminum propane tanks, $225.

HAVE S22.000 EQUITY in 2 espresso stands w/

wise desparate. Cancer patient with dismal pros¬

charging alternator. 56 lbs. 7" dia. 16” long. $525.

(510) 525-1638.

wheels, 2 separate businesses. Trade 1 or all for

pects and no time for yard work or rigging seeks

(605) 296-0852. With all instructions.

37-50’ liveaboard sailboat. Minor repairs accept¬

fully found 22-26 ft. pocket cruiser rigged for single

able. Call Mike, (916) 926-1147, Iv. msg., as I’m

handing with nav/gear/lights & good o/b. 2k tops.

on the road alot. Good business opportunity.

(415) 776-5346.

on level ground. (707) 554-4681, eves. (7-9).

AUTOHELM INSTRUMENTS Tridata, multi-func¬ NEW HONDA 4-stroke, 8 hp (factory bore to 10

tion display, windpseed/point, compass. $1,200

h.p.) short shaft o/b motor, less than 4 hrs, motor

obo. (415) 854-0770.

too powerful & heavy for me. Call (408) 655-1155 ATOMIC 4 marine gas engine in good running

after 6 pm. Cost $1,471, sell $1,100 obo.

TRADE 4 bdr. 2 bath single family home. San

NON-EQUITY PARTNERSHIP wanted. 20 yr.

Jose, CA. $45,000 equity for 35’ to 39’ f/g sloop or

experienced sailor/mechanical engineer looking

cutter rig equal value. Ph: (619) 472-2063, Pete,

for a 30-40’+ sailboat to lease on a monthly basis.

SPINNAKER 1.5 oz. (Sky Kite) by Pineapple with

October. Manuals included. $2,000 obo. Call Pe¬

or write: 425 Broadview St., Spring Valley, CA

Willing fo perform maintenance and/or offer $ for

27' 2.5" luff & 15' 10” foot. Used less than a dozen

ter at (415) 750-1245.

91977.

full or partial monthly use. Please call Joe at (415)

times, still brispy new. $450. Call Rebecca, (510)

239-8130 eves.

829-4647.

HENRI LLOYD BIB PANTS size M, used once

11 OR 12 FOOT HYPALON inflatable, 2 or 3

SAILS FROM MY PEARSON 43. $300 ea. 150

with chain $25. Call, (510) 283-8562.

cyclinder diesel generator (3.0 to 7.5 kw), new 3/

genoa, #3 jib, main and spinnaker. Some like new.

8 proof coil chain. (909) 925-9386. Also, North and

Call Les Galbreath, (415) 873-0440 dys; (510)

ARIES CIRCUMNAVIGATION wind vane. Excel¬

South Pacific charts.

838-8842 after 4 pm. Also want charts, Mexico,

lent condition. $1,500. (415) 780-3785.

condition. Available at my next haulout in early

and like new, half price $99. Danforth 22 anchor

WANTED PATHFINDER 50 marine engine, running or not.

Pacific Coast to Panama and all of Caribbean.

Anywhere on West Coast okay. For sale: Volvo MD-2B marine engine, complete or parts. Jim,

USED MAIN for Islander 28. L=29’, F=8.75. Please

(209) 463-6844.

fax (415) 394-0340 or ph (415) 753-5893.

AUTOHELMST4000wheel AP. New$725. Honda 25 HP MERCURY OUTBOARD. 1993, only 4

5 hp longshaft with 30 hrs of use. Sell for $775 or

hqurs use. $1,500 - 15’6" rigid bottomed inflat¬

trade for short shaft in same condition. Carlo,

32-FT WESTSAIL cruise equip. Turnkey (cash).

able. $250 - O’brian windsurfers, 1 complete, 1

(415) 487-1962, dys.

No brokers. Call (702) 575-5041, Iv. msg.

board only $225 the pair. Jabsco bilge pump with

USED GEAR

NAUTICAL ANTIQUES, dive helmets, clocks,

clutch $100. Tusa B.C.D. $70. (510) 763-9898.

60 HP DIESEL, Westerbeke 60, low hrs. with

SAILS FOR SALE, 2 mains and 2 jibs from

with extra parts. $2,000. (510) 521-3487.

matched Hurth transmission. In good condition

spy glasses, sextants, Scrimshaw books, chro¬ nometers, logs, flare guns, binnacles, bells, tele¬

50 HP PERKINS4-107, Bobtail complete ready to

Ranger 26 standard rig. All sails in good working

graphs, etc. Cash paid. Stu, (510) 523-1089.

run. Good condition. $1,395. (916) 652-7626, (916)791-0362.

condition. Call for exact dimensions, $50 each.

SEAWARD "Princess" electric stove (Gimbaled,

Doug, (707) 939-1873.

3-burner, broiler, rotisserie, like new) $600. Vetus

SOLD MY 39-FT SAILBOAT, have everything

NAVIK WINDVANE like new, used only 10 hrs,

Micrologic Loran (never used) $45, blue canvas

from A to Z, inch new sails, blocks, hardware,

horizontally pivoted, like monitor & Airies. Oar with

sail covers 18’ and 13+' $35 ea. (510) 523-1086.

CRUISING SAILBOAT 40'-55’. Have $100,000

Volvo & Suzuki parts. Honda generator 2200,

Trimtab, $800. ’88 Honda, 4 cycle outboard, ex¬

down plus payments of up to $700 a month. Will

domestic 3-way freezer. Write for list, 762 Chopin

cellent condition, runs great on straight gasoline.

SEWING MACHINE industrial Singer 111, iron

accept boat in need of repair. (503) 842-9985.

Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

$800. (415) 456-3496.

body w/table, 3500 rpm motor. Recent tune-up,

WANTED USED HONDA o/b motor. 7.0 to 9.9 hp

TWO DIESEL OUTBOARDS. 2 Yanmar 27 hp

GENOA 150% with hanks like new, luff 37.8,

sails, sail covers, cushion covers, upholstery, etc.

short shaft in any condition. (415) 388-3254 eves.

diesel outboards. 1300 hours. Full spares. $1,800

leech 35.7, foot 19.7. $600. Call Wayne, (415)

Hurry, won't last long. $550 obo. (510) 945-8018.

each. Contact Stephen Shidler at (415) 928-6311.

957-5878 in San Francisco.

dinghy davits (like new) $400,9’ surfboard $225.

AUTO PILOT for 37-ft sloop in operating condi¬ tion. Autohelm 3000 or equivalent. (408)739-5017.

excellent condition. Great for making/mending

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Ornamentation

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Complete Engine Services

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• Oil Changes • Engine rebuilding, etc. (415) 332-0455

VOLVO PENTA B-30 engine, rebuilt $1,300. Call

BLUEWATER OCEAN SAILOR, SCUBA diver,

Lenco M-F 8-5 (619) 280-0527.

MISCELLANEOUS

BERTHS & SLIPS

whitewater rafter/kayaker, airborne snowboarder, windsurfer, backpacker, 46, laughs, smiles, com¬

BENMAR 210 course keeper AP 1981 factory

municates, has I.Q. above room temperature.

reconditioned. $1,000. (919) 249-1972. CATALINA 30 cabintop traveler assembly; curved

COMPLETE SET OF PRODUCTION MOLDS for

DOCK FOR RENT for up to 48 ft. boat, private,

Planning 3+ yr. circumnavigation & looking for

the Porku Dawson 26 center cockpit swing keel

very secure, easy access, water & elec. Included

seaworthy female, co-captain, 40-ish, with similar

sailboat. $3,995. (916) 652-7626, (916) 791-0362.

at $200/mo. Brickyard Cove, (510) 232-7837.

interests. Sailor, Box 954, Seahurst, WA 98062.

WILL PAY RENT TO RESIDE on and clean your

track, car, stops, cleats, teak riser blocks, long screws. $150.(510)516-0341.

50-FT PRIME PIER 39 boat slip (F-4) for sale, (40

RETIRED ATTORNEY needs crew. Man with

boat for several months or more. Tidy/quiet

yrs. lease remain) near laundry and showers,

METAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT, MOGOL TJ-5,

mechanical ability, woman to cook and help navi¬

sailorette will be moving to SF/Bay Area in Sep¬

second slip away from gate on wind sheltered east

complete outfit ready to go with aluminum wire.

gate. Accompany family of 4, 2 young children.

tember/October. Call Jeanette (408) 476-2341 or

$6,000 value, sell for $2,700. Also 9’ Montgomery

We’ve sailed as far as Cartagena Columbia. Head¬

E-mail zoltan@cats.UCSC.edu to work out ar¬

side. $44,900 or trade. (408) 638-0380 dy; (408) 625-0203.

f/g tender $575. (510) 865-4135, eve/msg.

rangements.

ing for Caribbean for 2+ years. No salary but we pay food, boat expenses for experienced crew. Shared expenses otherwise. 74-ft sailboat. Send

VOLVO DIESEL, MD-2B. Dismantled with pres¬

TRUCK FOR SALE. 1979 Chevy Scottsdale.

sure tested cylinders and heads, pistons meet

Heavy half, set up for trailering. 4-speed, custom

rebuild specs. Will sell all or may part out for right

rims. Runs good, looks good. Owner motivated to

price. Asking $700 for all. (707) 257-7450.

sell. Asking $3,000. Call Bruce at (707) 553-2725.

resume and references: Parrish, 1491N. Calle La

PROPERTY FOR SALE/RENT

Cumbre, Camarillo, CA 93010. (805) 482-5333. ADVENTURES ON THE WATER. Single white

SEA OF CORTEZ, La Paz, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, large

male, late 30’s, handsome, seeking female 25 to 40 for Bay daysailing, power boating and skiing on

NANI DIESEL ENGINE built by Mercedes Benz,

WIFE SAYS OLD DREAM HAS TO GO. I have

carport/gates, TV dish, fridge, washer, LP tank,

propane bottles, bosun chair, diesel containers,

the molds for a half-ton racing yacht and the new

fruit trees, sprinklers, super neighbors, 5 min.

the Delta. No experience necessary. Let’s get

lifejackets, sails, etc. Call, (510) 814-8750.

wife said they have to go. For sale: Molds, draw¬

downtown. Mooring available for large boat.

together for lunch and talk about the simple plea¬

ings & pictures to the Competition 1000 yacht.

$75,000, poss. finance. (408) 245-1440.

sures in life. If in doubt bring a friend. Write and

TRAILRITE TRAILER. Single axle, with 6 adjust¬

Contact: Al Maas, P.O. Box 5969, Concord, CA

able uprights. Rated to 4400 GVW. Very good

94524 or ph: (510) 228-6500; fax:(510) 228-6577.

condition. $1,250 obo. (415) 541-4442 wkdys, eves/wknds (510) 652-1167.

leave info on how you can be contacted to Jim, SAILOR'S DREAM HOME for rent. Waterfront

1682, 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122.

condo with spectacular view across San Fran¬

CLUBS/MEMBERSHIPS

FORESPAR EZ-FURL mainsail furling gear and Neil Pryde sail for 44' mast. Like new. $1,950 obo.

cisco Bay. Third floor 2 br/ba unit at Marina Bay,

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, South Pacific. I

close to Richmond YC. First rate municipal yacht

want to crew from California to any of these

harbor just across a beautiful park. Quiet with

destinations, mid-Sept. on. Can sail, cook, tend

excellent security. Slips of all sizes available.

kids, have extensive experience as team worker. Will share food costs. Please call for references

Par electric head for sale or trade for manual

SAIL-SERVICE-SOCIALIZE. San Francisco Bay

$960/mo. (510) 412-0822.

GrocoorWilcox-Crittendon. 6 months old, perfect condition. Make offer. (415) 962-0477 eves.

Oceanic Crew Group invites skippers, crew and apprentices to join one of San Francisco Bay's

MARLA BAY LAKE TAHOE, 3 bed, 2 bath, boat

most active sailing groups. Participate in service,

buoy, private sand beach, 2 short blocks to lake.

CREW OPPORTUNITY. Crew on our comfort¬

1976 WESTERBEKE 4-91 (25 hp) only 495 origi¬

skill improvement sails and fun sails. For more

Large master bed, custom jacuzzi shower bath,

able offshore cutter as we sail/explore the West

nal hrs. Ran great when removed 7/94.2:1 reduc.

information call (415) 979-4866.

filtered lake view from 2 bdrms, 1,500 sq./ft. +

Coast from Seattle to LaPaz. She is a 1990

separate 500 sq./ft. in law unit that includes bed¬

custom, completely outfitted steel yacht. Depart¬ ing mid-August, 7-10 day legs available, share costs. (206) 282-3916.

Volvo trans, orig. manuals, all inst. Needs paint.

(510) 869-3775.

$1,500 obo. Also new Seward H20 heater 6 gal

ATTENTION CHEOY LEE OWNERS, we are

stainless 110V/exchange. $175. Call Steve, (303)

organizing a Cheoy Lee Owners Association. If

room, bath and kitchen living room located 4 mi. North of Stateline in NV, banana belt weather

670-9435 eves.

you are interested, send name, address and phone to: Dick Slottow, 312 Beach Rd, Belvedere, CA

Tahoe setting. $199,000. (916) 622-8963.

DWM SEEKING WIFE20-40 hard-working, physi¬ cally fit, looks race unimportant. To share a dream

SAIL LOFT, newly renovated, 2,400 sq. ft. avail¬

to aquire a liveaboard and sail the coast someday,

able for rent at Stone Boat Yard. (510) 523-3030.

SAILBOAT CRADLE/TRAILER. Adaptable heavy

area. Enjoy a newer (1981) home in a private old

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CLUB NAUTIQUE single unlimited membership.

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Full range of unlimited ASA sailing classes. Social

maybe the world. Presently 39, Balboa 20' good job and a goal. Richard, P.O. Box 10836, Terra

activities and discounted charter rates. Member¬

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$2,995. Located in Calif. Call (503) 929-4282.

ship transferable. $2,100 obo. (408) 492-3245.

CREW

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LOOKING FOR ONE OR TWO experienced sail¬

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SINGLE OR COUPLE membership, with #1 ASA

Mate compass control AP complete used approx.

rated sailing club. 2 locations on the Bay. Unlim¬

LIMITED TIME OFFER Paradise for sail. Casual

50 hrs. 12 VDC. Also other electronics. Earl, (707)

ited lessons, discount chartering. Great activities.

traditonal male marketing a dream of an extended

Couples $4,125. Asking $2,800 or single $1,800.

sailing relaxation in paradise exploring the Carib¬

Call David, (510) 797-2585 or (510) 814-8560.

bean & dropping anchor whereverthe trade winds

524-3514 VM. HAUL YOUR GEAR/TRAILER with a 1979 Chevy Scottsdale truck. Heavy half, set up for trailering.

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may take us. Desired specifications: female, 40’s,

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Unlimited Membership. Includes free unlimited

anchor, sunsets, chardonay (or equivalent) & lives

Owner motivatedto sell. Asking $3,000. Call Bruce

ASA sailing classes from beginner to offshore,

to sail. Month to month arrangement, with option

at (707) 553-2725.

October. Also looking for used SSB. Call (415) 967-5249.

charter discounts, racing, and lots of social activi¬

for longer. Return if not completely satisfied. Call

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and manage your yacht. 25 yrs experience up to

bership transferable. Current value $4,125. Ask¬

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CREW POSITION WANTED to go to Maui. Little

MEXICO Nov-May. Tayana 37. Join me for a

experience but very determined to make the trip.

couple of weeks or a couple of months. Share

Can cook, clean and will help out as much as

work expenses and adventure. Call Bernie,(408)

possible. Bring me to Hawaii and you'll have a

578-5573. CREW FOR SAIL. Competent, fun female “First

WHITBREAD SAILOR. Whitbread vet/ex naval

Mate” seeks experienced skipper with well found

officer, Merchant Marine Officer looking for racing

boat for open ended, long distance, bluewater

crew berth, project management, yachting related

sailing adventure. I'm 38, in good shape (shaped

position possibly leading to permanent employ¬

good, too), laugh easily, communicate well, me¬

ment. Bob, (800) 230-2084.

chanical, good cook, great cuddler, reasonably experienced sailor you can depend on. Open to

CREWING POSITION WANTED. Fifty-year old fit

friendship and more. Call or write Daniele, (310)

male looking for extensive cruising experience.

822-3366,4676 Admiralty Way #801, Marina Del

Some sailing experience more as pilot and prac¬

Rey, CA 90292.

and children have said, “go for it.” Available 9/5/94

SPECIAL LADY WANTED, long term soul mate

for up to 6 months. Contact Phil in Oregon, (503)

to share cruising, travel, and life’s other offerings,

484-2452, fax: (503) 741-7225.

52 year old owner of large well equipped ketch,

WANTED LADY CREW member for all or part of

who is able to travel and is financially secure, a

extended voyage. Experience helpful but not nec¬

non-smoking social drinker with no children at

essary. Must be healthy and know how to cook

home who enjoys the outdoors. (909) 925-9386.

now cruising, seeks an attractive, fit, counterpart

reasonably well. Call Louie, (510) 791-1937. MEXICO AND BEYOND. Experienced skipper, NEED CREW MAN with mechanical ability and

lavishly equipped, fast, comfortable 49’ cutter

bluewater experience to accompany family of four

joining S.D. to Cabo race Nov. 3 as start of world

plus two crew people to Amazon River and be¬

cruise seeks bluewater experienced, non-smok¬

yond. 74 ft. sailboat current cruise two years. No

ing crew to share, fun, expenses to Mexico or

salary, but we pay expenses. (805) 482-5333.

beyond. Please, no day dreamers, no exagger¬ ated claims of knowledge. Reply to Box 222,1220

SAILOR/COOK. Seeking adventuresome woman

Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA92106 or call (619)

(22-35) to work with me aboard private/charter

227-7877.

yacht in the Caribbean. Healthy, positive ethics If only ho know... tho deadline it alwayt (ha 18th, an ad in Clatty Claitifad might hive saved him!

reach, and then you jibe. Todd, (206) 525-5976.

bluewater boat. Excellent partnership, fully equipped. Bristol condition, low interest loan, low balance. 1/8 share. $4,500. $200/month. Call for

director for community non-profit sailing instruc¬

details. (707) 255-3368, eves.

tion program. People skills and business experi¬ ence almost as important as enthusiasm and

24-FT FOLDING TRIMARAN with trailer, 2 jibs,

innovative thinking. Interviews beginning, send

main, fiberglass hulls, 2 bunks, V-berth, galley,

resume by 9/15 to S.E.A., Fort Mason Center,

folding table with sette. With new paint and some

Bldg. E, San Francisco 94123.

work, you'll have a fast sweet sailing machine. Only $3,500. Beeper, (916) 269-4404.

RECEPTIONIST/Administrative Assistant. Alameda boatyard needs physically fit person

JOHNSON 9.9 super long electric start/alterna-

with good telephone and people skills for a front

tor, remote throttle/shift control, too much power,

office position. Light word processing and data

ticing, emergency medicine physician. My wife

with 30,000 miles bluewater experience. Life's a

Great opportunity to own fantastic Bay and

SAILING EDUCATION ADVENTURES seeks

friend for life. Michele, (415) 929-9491.

required. I’m 28 YO, licensed, NS, easy-going,

BREWER 46, PARTNERSHIP. Pilothouse cutler.

HELP WANTED

$975 firm. 6 hp Evinrude longshaft, excellent

entry. (510) 523-3030.

$400. Columbia Challenger spinnaker (29’9”X16’2”) and spinnaker pole (9'-1") $350 or $250

PERM PT (20-40 hrs wk) for AIR, office duties &

to a Challenger owner. (415) 331-0448.

some retail. Need self-motivated individual w/3 yr. exp. in A/R. Fax resume (415) 626-3275 or 835

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steering Loran. Complete package. Excellent con¬ dition. $750. (818) 991-2255.

TOO CLASSY TO CLASSIFY, Hugh Angleman’s

34-FT DANISH Dbl-ended sloop. T eak decks, lots

last great masterpiece in wood is now for sale Sea

Babe

of sails, windvane, 6-man liferaft, awning. Volvo

gulf-rigged sloop, LOA 30-ft, LWL 23-ft,

MD-2. New paint, nice looking boat. $16,000 obo.

beam 10-ft. Teak on oak frames throughout really

(707) 257-3560.

beautiful, need loving new owner. $15,000. Call 332-7468.

CATALINA 22,1975. Full keel, 2 jibs, VHS, portapotty, 4 hp Evinrude o/b, survey and bottom paint

SANTANA 37. Fast, roomy, performance cruiser.

in 1993. No blisters, very clean. Cheap side slip at

126 PHRF, 8 sails, 9 SS winches, rod n stay, CQR,

Coyote Point Marina.$3,300 obo(415) 324-1433,h.

Loran, EPIRB, propane, much more. A great Gary Mull design, seldom on the market. Must see/sail. Must sell. $42,500 obo. (415) 928-3494, Iv. msg.

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She Soils..83 Sierra Children's Home.87 Snark Boats .87 Sobstod Sails.35 Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors.215 Solar Electric.213 Solar Supply & Engineering ..162 South Beoch Harbor.27 Southern Trades Yacht & Ship Brokers 172 Sparky Marinrf>£lectrics .18 Spinnaker Sailinc 3 of Redwood City.90 Spinnaker Shop, The .137 Spurs Line Net & Weed Cutter.89 St. Croix Marine Products .78,163 Stem to Stern Marine Services.71 Stanford University.32 Starbrite.163 Starbuck Marine Canvas.91 Steinemann & Co.47 Steiner Binoculors.63 Stockdale Marine & Navigation Center.41 Suisun City Marina.45 Superior Yacht Varnish.212 Surface Dynamics.199 namics. Sutter Saifs.31 xiils.

DON’T FORGET TO SAY "1 SAW YOUR AD IN LATITUDE 38

Svendsen's Boat Works.51 Swedish Marine.73 TAP Plastics.44 Tasker, Roily, Sails.18 Tedrick-Higbee Bayrisk Insurance.53 Tidewatch.163 Tradewinds Sailing Center.54,58,60 Trask, Don, Yochts.16,17 UC Berkeley Extension.39 UK Sailmakers .61 Uni-Solar.69 Vallejo Marina.46 Vance Marine.40 Vessel Assist.87 Voyager Marine.55 Waypoint.64 West Marine.26,31,92,93 Westwind Precision Details.10 West Wight Potter.211 Whale Point Marine .48 White, Chris, Designs.32 Women for Sail.172 Wooden Boat School.32 Yacht Allegro.220 Yacht Hlnono.215 Yacht: Oaxaca.137 Yacht: Victoria.215 Yachtfinders/Windseekers.220 Yochts and Services.69

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EMERYVILLE CITY MARINA A quick trip to the Bay, a quick trip from your home. RECENT UPGRADES AND OFFERINGS: 0 N. 0 0 0 0

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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

FOR SALE [■] L SOCIETY OF ACCREDITED ■ MARINE SURVEYORS

HINANO 48-foot center cockpit cutter. Ferro cement hull and foam sandwich su¬ perstructures. 60 hp diesel, stainless steel fuel and water tanks, 110v and 12 v generator. Hard and inflat¬ able dinghies with outboard, new sails, liferaft, Monitor windvane, 3burner LPG stove with oven and wood stove. Nilsson hydraulic windlass, 4 anchors, 300 ft. 7/16" galvanized chain, 2-300 ft. nylon warps and spare chain. Many South Pacific charts, awning, cruising gear, spare parts, tools and much more.

Located in Auckland, New Zealand

$98,000

★

(415) 924-9098

Serving Northern California

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(800) 640-4344

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Rich Christopher, AMS

Jack Mackinnon, AMS

(800) 622-5143

(510) 276-4351

Donru Marine Surveyors & Adjusters, AMS

Terry O'Herren, S.A. (415) 854-8380

(408) 372-8604 Robert Downing, AMS

Bruce Sherburne, S.A. (800) 882-7124

(707) 642-6346 Michael P. Wilson, S.A. R.J. Whitfield & Assoc.,

(415) 332-8928

Inc., AMS & S.A.

(800) 408-MIKE

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For Sale

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REPO BOATS 37' Chris Craft. Professional structural rebuild.Only $15k/firm 30' Etchells 22 - Ready to go, with sails.Just $10,000 28' Sailboat - Glass over plywood......Good deal at $1,500 25' FJybridge, F/G cabin cruiser, no engine.$1,500

(510) 236-6633

Fully equipped, seaworthy, ocean-proven, comfortable liveaboard.

- „ $99,500 Located in the Seattle area.

Write for current survey & equipment list. Holly Adams • Tom Adams 12469 Sunrise Drive Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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50' CELESTIAL, 1994 New model from quality Far East builder on ocean proven hull, 2 or 3 staterooms, diesel power with gen set, only $219,000 landed San Francisco or less FOB factory.

45' Beneteau First 456,1985 60hp Perkins, 3 staterooms, electronics for cruising, autopilot, bimini, dodger. Sharp!

Columbia 36 Huge cockpit area. Great family boat. Have fun for a very reasonable price.

Islander 36,1979 Technautics, holding plate refirg., Espar heater. Boat is under cover in nice condition. $40,000.

Sabre 34 Superior performance, superb construction by Maine craftspeople. Fabulous boat.

42' Westsail, 1981 New interior. Pathfinder diesel. Double aft. Bluewater cruiser.

60' Huntingford FBG Cruising Ketch, 1978 Hood systems, 3 staterooms. Center cockpit. Fabulous performance.

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53’ 7" CT 54,1978 Four staterooms, 30 ton dspl, 120 hp diesel, loaded. New sails. Asking S230.000. 37' BLUENOSE SCHOONER 1947

Bill Holcomb design. Present owner has maintained this boot at the highest standard for the past 25 years. Monterey slip can be arranged.

47' GULFSTAR SAILMASTER 1981

Sloop. Radar, autopilot, air conditioning Owner anxious. $129,900. ISrstership)

$110,000.

ISLANDER FREEPORT 36 1981

45' HANS CHRISTIAN KETCH, 1978 Owner aft, furling main and jibs, lovely condition. Asking $170,000. Page 216 • UiUcJt. 3? • September. 1994

Desirable ”B" style with Pullman berth, knot/depth, furler, very, very deon.

Reduced $64,500.

1974 WESTSAIL 32

Perkins 4-107. Clean, clean, clean. Go cruising now. New varnish, hull buff shows like new!

$44,000.

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YACHT SALES

42' CATALINA 1992 - 2Staterms. Better than new! PRISTINE!!!! Pullman berth.$144,000/Offers

49' TASMANIAN CUTTER -1978 Australian Joch Muir Design, Center Cockpit, Cruise Vet.$98,000

41 ‘ HANS CHRISTIAN 1985 Trad.Cutter. Great liveaboard Workroom, Weatherfax $185,000

38'HC Trad.Cutter 78 - Cruise Vet Equipped,Elegant&Spacious $92,500 HC 34' Trad....2 from $56,000 HC 38' Trad....3 from $89,000 HC 38' Mkll.$119,500 HC 41' Trad..3 from $185,000 HC 43' Trad. .2 from $115,000 HC 39' PH....2 from $139,500 HC 44' PH.$269,000 HC 48 Trad.$375,000

30* MONTEREY BAY Sport / Fish '88, 2-150 HP Yamaha’s,..OFFERS! Northern California Office: 2021 Alaska Packer Place, Box 12 Alameda 94501 (510) 444-4812

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NORSEMAN 447, 1984 Slstership Luxury w/speed & handling. Center cockpit, king aft, fully equipped c turnkey. Motivated seller. Asking $240,000/offers • JOHN BAIER

TOOTHPICK 1990 Custom U.S. built 3 masted schooner has been reduced Irom $225,000 lo $149,000/ollers. Owner must sell this one-ot-a-kind, Coast Guard certifiable work of craftmanship • JOHN BAIER

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47' VAGABOND, 1981 SiStership 2 master suites accommodate 6, full headroom, 80hp Lehman, AP, radar, Loran, genset, roller furling, etc. Sail this home anywhere! Cruise ready. Asking $165,000 • BRUCE WHITE

42' WESTSAIL, 1976 Very strong, well equipped world cruiser. Cutter rig, full keel, priced to sell. Asking $97,500 • CRAIG SHIPLEY

35' CHEOYLEE LION 1962 Teak over iroko. Substantially & expertly rebuilt/ upgraded by professional shipwright. Master Mariner's winner 1993. A true classic! Asking $35,000 • JOHN BAIER

36' CS SLOOP 1979 Westerbeke diesel. North main/jib/storm jib/150% genoa/cruising spinnaker. Propane stove w/oven, batt. charger, sleeps 6 in comfort. Great Bay boat. Priced to sell at $45,000 • BRUCE WHITE

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62' MOTORSAILER. N.Z. built, Gardner diesel, Lister gen., 3K mile range, radar, AP, weatberfax, much, much more. Owner very anxious. Asking $164,000. At our docks.

Power or Sail C & C 35. Yanmar diesel. A gorgeous boat 45' HANS CHRISTIAN KETCH. Diesel, furl¬ ing main & jibs. Asking $169,000.

with excellent sailing performance. One of the best priced C&Cs on the market. $49,950.

• 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.

Contact: Bob Dillard 37' IRWIN. Diesel, set up for cruising, lots

30' HUNTER.

of equipment, Mexico vet. Ad special $49,900.

Exceptional condition, die¬ sel, large wheel steering and more! Asking $24,500.

27' CATALINA. Great inventory and spin-

28' MORGAN OUHSLAND.

naker, much equipment and diesel. Asking $14,500.

(510) 638-3600 Sea Scout Division San Francisco Bay Area Council

Spinnaker, inboard, 4 sails, furling, traveler & more! Try $7,950.

49' CUSTOM PETERSON CUTTER. 1988

56' CUTTER. Grisette. Diesel, teak hull, anc more. Impressive. Asking $55,000.

USA built So. Pacific veteran, 3 staterooms+ lots refers, state of the art electronics • PRICED TO SELL NOW • Offers requested • Located in Newport Beach Ask for Sailmaster, Rudy... owner's agent BUG

MEMBER

NGT

714/574-7600

oass ALDEN SCHOONER.

45'+ on deck. Built by Cryer. Stays'l rig. Diesel. Traditional beauty for the master mariner. Asking $34,900.

SAIL

CHRYSLER 22 . .1,800 24' CAL. 24' BAYUNER . .4,850 COLUMBIA 24, race rigged.2,500 CAPRI 25..6,900 CAL 25. .3 from 2,000 FOtKBOAT 26 . .2,500 ERICSON 27.....9,900 30' KNARR. .10,000

HARBOR 46' CHRIS CRAFT.

Classic, twin V-8s, flybridge, roomy, comfortable, professional restoration largely comlete. $28,750.

30' CUPPER.4,500 PEARSON ARIEL 26.4,500 27' PEARSON RENEGADE.5,500 33' GAFF SLOOP -Freda-.40,000 35' OHLSON.11,000

All MSI BOATS AN0 MOBC LOCATED AT OUKSAUS DOCKS.

POWER

16' 21' 24' 26' 26' 28' 33' 40' 46*

SKI-FISH, trl, i/b, like new .. 4,500 ELITE.14,500 AQUASPORT Walkoround 15,000 SEARAY SUNDANCE.15,500 CENTURY CORTEZ, twins . 12,900 FIBERFORM.2 from 15,000 CARVER f/b sedan, twins . 24,500 NAVY LAUNCH w/671 ... 12,500 CHRIS CRAFT.28,000

SAN RAFAEL YACHT HARBOR 557 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94107

(415) 485-6044 Page 218 •

• September, 1994

PETE'S

• FAX (415)485-0335

SAIL ^VAGABOND, '85......5198,000 44' ISLANDER, '74..„ $57,500 43' MULL, tOR, '74 4<Ntll»F»,>».»... 5^0/000 41- AUX. CUTTER, '41 ...$49-900 36' C A C, ’79 .........—.$55,500 35' ERICSON, '72..$21,500 34' CAt '78 ... $30,000 34' CAt, '72 ...... $25,000 34' CATALINA, ’88.... $55,000 34' HANS CHRISTIAN, '78. $65,000 32' WESTSAIt, '75 «4444+4444>»»MMM. $47,9' ,900

30' 27' 27' 27' 27' 26' 26' 26’ 24' 23’

ISLANDER BAHAMA, *68. CAL, '85.™. LANCER, '84. CATALINA, '85 ERICSON, ’72; HH>»»t»»»M4<4(U< : COt. Mkll, 70 FOtKBOAT '59 FOtKBOAT, '7«. J/BOAT, '80. CUPPER MARINE, ’76 20’ CAt, '70 w/h-lr

$9,500 19,950 16,800

25;000 10.500 $7,500 58.500 $9,000 *8,800 ■5,200 $2,900

#1 Uccelli Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone (415) 367-7212 • Fax (415) 367-7345

BROKERAGE • MANAGEMENT • INSURANCE BUG NET!

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1306 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 • Fax 332-2067

Fax (619) 294-8694 • (619) 294-4545

HI-VISIBILITY LOCATION FOR 27 YEARS. BOATS SELL AT OUR DOCKS. SELECTED SAIL

SELECTED POWER

28' 30' 30' 30' 33' 34' 35' 35' 36' 36' 36' 36' 37' 39' 41' 42' 44' 46' 46' 47' 48' 48' 50' 57' 62'

33' 35' 35' 36' 37' 38' 42' 43'

Riviera, '94, SDNSF.$146,000 LuhrsSF, '92.$149,000 Californian SF.2 from $94,500 Sea Ray SF.$60,000 Scarab Exp.'91 .$78,000 Mediterranean SF.$169,000 Uniflite MY.$99,500 Viking MY.$175,000

46' 46' 48' 48' 48 53' 57' 60' 60' 60' 65' 70' 70' 72' 75' 82'

Chris Craft Houseboat.$49,000 Princess Riviera Ex '91 ..$399,000 Fexus Sdst, '88.Offers Uniflite cpmy.$139,000 Uniflite YF.3 from $210,000 Hatteras SF.$225,000 Californian Cpmy.$379,000 Hatteras CV.$595,000 Vega Marina SF.$395,000 Ocean Alexander FDPH .. $550,000 Angel MY.$495,000 Heisley Exp.$895,000 Elliott SF.$950,000 Hatteras MY.$1,350,000 WestideMY.$995,000 Ft. Bragg Cstm LRMY.... $270,000

Pearson.$16,000 Catalina.$18,500 Yankee.$29,500 Hunter, '89.$45,500 Ranger (2).$24,500 Cal.$36,000 Endeavour.$69,900 Chris Craft.$29,500 Tiburon.$79,900 Hunter.$105,000 Lancer.$35,900 Mariner Cutter.$54,000 Endeavour.$49,900 Cal/Lear MklI.$59,000 Formosa.$69,000 Tayana.$145,000 Freedom.$149,500 Peterson Formosa.$ 98,900 Kelly Peterson, '85.$225,000 Perry.$138,500 Van Dam, steel ketch.$160,000 Mariner.$149,500 Force, singlehand.$185,000 Islander, custom.$150,000 Van De Stadt MS, steel.. $798,500

BOAT SHOW WEEKEND Our Marina • Sept. 24 & 25

Offices conveniently located next to the San Diego and Puerto Vallarta Airports.

42' BENETEAU

1984. Center cockpit cutter, great comfort in cruising. All equipped

Perkins main. Well maintained. At our docks.

incl. new sails.

40' STEEL KETCH

1977. Lehman diesel aux. Roomy interior, ideal cruise/ liveaboard. Sausalito berth.

Only $29,500.

47'CHRIS CONNIE

Flybridge trawler, twin Perkins mains, 7.5 aux. gen. Loaded w/gear inch radar, Loran, AP cruiser, air/heat sys.

47* MOTORSAIUR 71, Rhodes design, F/G, ItvBoboard or world crude, twin diesel auxilary. ---,--

38* mUNER, *90. Twin diesel,

gen set,

board. Dean. $8,950.

mtmmmm connection INI . iGRE 4AH 1 N F

LIMITED

31 SLOOP

Designed by German Frers, built by Lester Stone. Mahogany on oak, diesel aux., a true ocean vet in mint condi¬ tion. Asking $24,500.

41' ROUGHWATER TRAWLER Perkins turbo main, two staterooms & heads. Queen aft. Ocean cruise with comfort. Livea¬ board. At our docks.

Asking $49,500.

35* CHRIS CRAFT CARIBBEAN, new engine,

43' GULSTAR 72' CUSTOM FREW, World Oasscuiter/ketch, some cosmetic work required, ideal family, or

Asking $100,000.

Asking $ 120,000/Offers.

Chris Craft's top _I:__ .../_• of tbe line. 2 private staterooms w/queen in master. 2 listed, both w/diesels. Liveaboard in luxury. At our docks. Try $55,000.

3S* FORMOSA KETCH, 78. Fiberglass, diesel. Owner anxious. $35,500.

42' PEARSON

1985. Performance cruising quality boat & gear. Low hours on

1155 Embarcadero Oakland, CA 94606 (510)465-6060

11' Whaler w/18 hp o/b. Try $75,000.

35' JERRY DAILY

Custom built to greet and check-in incoming S.F. Bay vessels. Ibis historic vessel was completely restored by the late collector Alan Furib ot $235,000. At our docks. For Inspection/Offers.

SAIL - PARTIAL LIST 50' BRIGANTINE Rendezvous.$99,500 45’ LANCER MOTORSAILER.$90,000 44' CUTTER.$32,000 42’ ALDEN MOTOR SAILER, Turbo Cat Aux .$40,000 41' BERMUDAN CUTTER.$35,000 40' CUTTER .Offers/$49,000 40' HUNTER.u.0ffers/$95,000 39' C & C, Two Listed .From $69,000 38' PACIFIC, New Zealond Quality...0ffers/$70,000 35' FUJI.a.$37,500 34’ HUNTER .Offers/$45,000 34’ CAL.$24,000 32'WESTSAIL .$49,500 30' PEARSON SLOOP, diesel aux.$26,500 30’ DUFOUR .$16,500 30' SAN JUAN, ot our docks.$1 2,500 29' CAL.$16,500 28' ISLANDER .$19,500 28'IRWIN.Only $11,500 27' LANCER POWERSAILER, ot our docks .$15,000 POWER - PARTIAL LIST 127’ MIKI CLASS TUG, Ocean Going Liveaboard .$150,000 44' HI STAR.$224,000 43’ TRAWLER .$100,000 38’ HUNTER SEDAN.$21,500 32' CLASSIC SEDAN.$17,500 September. 1994 •

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RON BANKSON m YACHT & BOAT SALES ■ ■ (800) 871-8470

SHOP SAN DIEGO! y >

►

SLANDER 40, 1984.

Rod rigging, hydraulic stays, all self-tailing winches, roller furling, more.$73,500 SAIL

CALL (419) 22433491

30'

PEARSON, 73.S 15,900

COLUMBIA'66.S 23,900 GULF sloop,'87.S 47,500

20.6 SEAFORTH sloop, ‘81, canoe hull.S

9,500

32'

22'

5,900 2,700

32.6 IRWIN center cockpit ketch, 74. SOLD

I CRUISING SAIL

RACING SAIL

Dutch Motorsailer.44,500

23'

Beneteau, 1990 . ..22,900

27'

23'

Santana w/trailer. ..12,000

27'

Pacific Seacraft.37,900

25'

Santana 525. ....5,900

28'

Shannon Cutter.54,900

26'

J-80,1993 . ..29,900

30'

Alberg Yawl.23,900

28'

San Juan, 1979. ..16,950

30'

Newport.17,500

28'

Hunter, 2 cabins. ..29,900

30'

Rawson sloop.17,500

30'

Baba cutter.59,900

29'

Carrera 290,1993. ..42,500

29'

J-29 masthead. ..28,500

30'

Cal 9.2 sloop. ..16,900

30'

Santana 30/30 ..:.. .23,000

30'

Olson ULDB. ..16,500

30'

J-30,1979 . ..33,900

31’

Elite sloop, 1984 . .38,500

33'

Soverel ULDB, 1985 ...43,900

33'

Hobie, 1983 ...18,500

30'

Rawson sloop.17,500

Ericson.24,500

Anastasia cutter.49,500 Hans Christian.58,500

34'

Hans Christian.... 2 from 50,000

34'

Catalina, 1986.49,500

35'

Alberg.19,500

36'

Islander Freeport.64,500

37'

Tayana, 1979.79,500

33'

Hunter, 1989...55,000

37'

Tayana cutter.84,900

33'

Ranger sloop. .19,900

37'

Cruising catamaran.93,000

34'

Beneteau F-10,1984. .37,500

37'

Yamaha yawl.89,000

34'

Schock PC, 1985 . .39,500

40'

Cheoy Lee.50,000

35'

J-35.Will consider trades!

43'

Slocum, 1985 .179,000

37'

Bruce Nelson CUSTOM .49,500

43'

Columbia.74,000

Choate, 1979 . .47,000

44'

Islander.58,500

23'

O'DAY, '82, includes trailer. .S O'DAY, '66. .S

35'

ALLMAND, '82.Pending

25'

O'DAY, + trailer. .S 11,900

35'

RAFIKI, '80.Best Offer/ S 59,000

26' 27'

NORTHSTAR 500 SL, 73 .. .S

8,900

35'

CORONADO KETCH, 71, aft cabin.S 34,950

BUCCANEER, 77. .Offers S

7,000

38'

HORSTMAN TRIMARAN, SL '91 dsl ,...S 50,000

40'

27'

. 39'

YORKTOWN, 75, ctr cockpit, aft cabin .. Pending

Newport, 1981. .49,900

44'

Cheoy Lee.131,500

29'

ERICSON, 78. .S 16,500 .s 11,900

40'- ^ISLANDER, '84, loaded.S 73,500

Frers by Carroll Marine 168,500

45'

Fuji ketch.159,500

30'

GEMINI CAT, '88. .S 55,000

4V "MORGAN O/l KETCH, '79.i.S 69,900

30'

ISLANDER, '83. .BestOffer/S 29,900

50', HERRESHOFF KETCH.S110,000

YACHTFINDERS,

QUALITY PENINSULA LISTINGS NEEDED

Oyster Cove Marina 385 Oyster Point Blvd., Suite #8 South San Francisco, CA 94080

BD’ZMBaSMnffiESf 2330 Shelter Island Dr.,#207, San Diego, CA 92106

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(619)224-2349

Fax (619) 224-4692

Fax: (415) 871-8476

37' CUSTOM PILOTHOUSE SLOOP Ruggedly built by Banner Yachts of British Columbia, in solid fiberglass, for extended offshore cruising. Her interior is finished with teak, black walnut and fur, with a traditional configuration toinclude two large private berths, inside steering station, and a U-shaped dinette that seats six comfortably. Construction and outfittingwas supervised by the owner, a container ship captain, to include such items as; Furuno radar, Autopilot, Autohelm 3000, SMR SX 6000, 3 anchors, windlass, Lewmar winches, Volvo diesel, and more additional equipment than room allows. This strong and handsome yacht is fully found and ready to take that world cruise she was built for, and with haul-out and bottom paint in July 1994, is ready to leave today! Ready for your inspection in Alameda. Reduced to $89,995.

HUNTER 34 True quality of design, engineering and construction by Hunter Design Group, is found throughout this exceptional 1985 yacht. Her beautiful teak interior com¬ bines a traditional ambiance with con¬ temporary configuration. All the equip¬ ment you would expect to include roller furling, Yanmar diesel, self-tailing winches, etc. The owner is out of the country and asks for a quick sale; he wants all offers. Asking $44,995.

MONARCH YACHT SALES (510) 522-7412

FAX (510) 522-7415

2415 Mariner Square Drive • Alameda, CA 94501 Page 220 •

• September, 1994

Allegro - Hinckley Pilot 35 One of Sparkman & Stephens' most beautiful designs in immaculate condition. Hinckley quality construction and fit. Fast. Seakindly motion. Easily short/single-handed. Modem rig with aluminum spars, Harken, Barient selftailers, Hood roller furling. 2 mains, 120% & 160% jibs, asymmetrical spinnaker. Strongly built with mahogany over oak, bronze floors & strapping. Beautiful accommo¬ dations for two couples, H&C pressure water, CNG, plenty of stowage. 1986 Westerbeke diesel. ICOM, Datamarine, Autohelm, Jensen. Strong, gorgeous, sails beautifully. One of the world's best built, most beautiful, classic yachts in museum condition. $55,000. Serious buyers only, please. (415) 381-1761.

MORE LATE-MODEL SAILBOATS THAN ANYONE! ANYWHERE! L0A: 44 T LWL: 34 T BEAM: 134" WT: 24,800 1987 BENETEAU BLUE II34' Try $79,000

$165,000

1988 EDEL CAT 35' Try $60,000

1984 44' Hylas. This is a one-owner boat, and she is ready to go. 70 hp Westerbeke with only 200 hours. Moving - must sell.

1990 BENETEAU 32s5 $50,000

L0A: 420" LWL: 34’4" BEAM: 128" WT: 25,000

1988 BENETEAU 432 $90,000

$119,000 1990 BENETEAU 38 $85,000

1989 BENETEAU OCEANIS 500 Try $160,000

This 1982 42' Golden Wave by Cheoy Lee has a great layout. Sleeps 6, Perkins diesel, full sail. This is a perfect bluewater yacht.

L0A: 336“ LWL: 246" BEAM: 103" WT: 14,000

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1986 BENETEAU FIRST 456 Try $87,000

1977 56' CUSTOM KETCH $99,5000

$29,900 1990 HUNTER LEGEND 43 $125,000

1990 JEANNEAU SUN MAGIC 44 $115,000

The boat named Lonikai is a 1980 33' Cape Dory with a Westerbeke diesel that was new in 1988. This one has lots of equipment.

SELECTED LISTINGS POWER

1990 CATALINA 50 $190,000

1989 TAYANA 42 Center Cockpit $179,000 •79 '85 '86 '89 '86 '88 '93 '89 '84 '88 '89 '89

Valiant 32.$42,500 Hans Christian 33.$99,000 Saturna Pilothouse 33.$78,900 CSY 33' Cutter.$61,900 Beneteau 37...try $45,000 Catana 37 Catamaran.$78,000 F.P. Antigua 37 Cat.try $169,000 Beneteau Oceanis 390 .$89,000 Beneteau 39.$55,000 Catana 39 Cat.$128,000 Jeanneau Sun Charm 39.$79,000 Jeantot Privilege 39.$150,000

79 '90 '88 '89 '77 '92 '89 '88 '90 '82 '90 '91

Island Trader 41.$69,500 Graal Cat 42.$200,000 Jeffcat 43.$165,000 Hylas 44 Center Cockpit.$169,500 Camper-Nicholson 44.$98,000 Beneteau 440 .$168,000 Gibsea 442 .$125,000 Privilege 48 Catamaran.$150,000 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51.$231,000 Pearson 530 .$197,000 Lagoon 55 Catamaran.try $440,000 Dynamique58.try $375,000

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage 2160 S.E. 17th Street • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316, USA (305) 462-3075 • Fax (305) 462-2440

34' 34' 36' 36’ 38’ 40’ 44'

Bayliner Trophy.67,500 Carver Santego.105,000 Hatteras S.F.60,000 Carver Mariner.105,000 Bayliner, diesel.109,000 Kha Shing ACMY.124,500 Bestway.158,000

SAIL

27’ Coronado.7..7,995 27' Catalina.16,500

30' Newport.19,900 31' Dufour.Please Make Offer 32' Endeavour, beautiful!.29,900 33' Cheoy Lee.33,000 37’ Tayana.59,500 37’ Ericson, clean!.Now 49,900 38'; Island Packet.138,500 42' Golden Wave.119,000 44' Hylas'84.165,000 45’ Steel Cutter.137,500

Many more listings, plus new ones every week.

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38' BAYUNER MOTORYACHT. Twin diesel, 2 state¬ rooms. 3 from $85,000.

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PRICE $995,000 $400,000 $285,000 $84,500 $119,000 $179,000 $345,000 $139,000

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YR PRICE '80 $145,000 78 $175,000 $179,000 '64 $69,000 '82 $145,000 70 $72,500 '85 $170,000 ■69 $75,000 '88 $120,000 '83 $99,500 '59 $23,000 '83 $95,000 '68 $58,500 '80 $58,500 78 $55,000 ‘82 $65,000 79 $49,500 '84 $69,850 78 $88,750 79 $31,500 '85 $35,000 '86 $33,000 '85 $22,500

IRWIN 52,1977. Incredible interior/cruising & living

49' MARINE TRADER, 1978. Pilothouse w/lb, offered

aboard, great sailing performance, 3 staterooms, new sails. $145,000.

by orig. owner, less than 200 brs. on twin Ford Lehmans. Clean! $175,000.

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54' VENEKENS TOPS’l SCHOONER, 19/9. Belgium 54’ ROBERTS STEEL KETCH, 1*83. This is a no compro; built galvanized steel pilothouse schooner. High quality ; mise" ocean cruiser. Steel hull, teak decks, spacious beautifully crafted white oak 3 stateroom interior. Real || construction, watertight bulkheads. A finely fitted yacht. estate/$249,000.

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30' PEARSON 303,1983. An exceptionally well made 40' C&C, '82. New paint, roller furling, self-tailing

36' WATKINS, '81. Center cockpit sloop, w/enormous

winches, rod rigging. $65,000.

aft cabin, refrigeration and roller furling jib. $49,500.

sloop with sailing characteristics and space typically associated with larger vessels. 2 from $34,500.

41 ’ LAVRONIS, 1988.2 ■ton cutter. Exotic wood interior, ’i

30' NONSUCH, 1984. Singlehander's dream, ultra

36'FREEPORT/ISLANDER, 1982. Very rare center cock

teak decks, 200 mile/day, Pacific vet. $89,500.

interior, master slalerm forward w/double bed & sepa¬ rate shower stall, unsloyed most & dodger. $70,000.

pit sloop with two heods and aft stateroom, in brislc condition. $90,000.

35' BENETEAU 5$, 1990. FAst, clean, easy to maneuver or singlehand. Roller furling, spinnaker, ST winches. $82,000.

32’ WESTSAIL, 1976. Solid cutter, low use, lillermast autopilot, 35# CQR w/windlass, rigging new in i 987. Gearunside^anr^DuL $44,000.

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vane, dinahy, dodaer, solar panels, HAM/SSB, bimmi, African ribbon mahogany interior. $54,500.

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