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hile most of the world views the America's Cup as a spectacle and drama unmatched in sport, we at North Sails see a laboratory, a science experiment on a grand scale, an unmatched opportunity to advance sail design and construction for the benefit of all sailors. It was in America's Cup competition that North pioneered warp oriented panel layouts, radial construction, Mylar® laminates, Kevlar® and Gatorback™ Kevlar sailcloth, computer molded sail design and aerodynamic flow analysis. This Cup will feature another breakthrough, North's revolutionary patented 3DL™ one-piece molded sailmaking technology. Over half of the '95 Cup competitors will be using 3DL, and what we learn will make the worlds lightest, strongest, fastest sails even faster and more durable. Why does North invest so much in the America's Cup? When the '95 Cup is over, you'll have your answer.

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Largest Inventory in the Bay Area!

2 Million Dollars ^>JEANNEAU 37.1

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Bristol, very well equipped new canva: canvas covgrs^ p rofessional fy^majnt^ined.

1979 PEARSON 365 KETCH

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Diesel, i/b, many extras. Affordable at $51,995

Tandem axle trailer, lots of extra equipment. $9,995

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Jim and his wife Merilyn spent 6 years cruising aboard their Crealock 37.

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LETTERS tiff EARLY AND CLEAR MOVEMENTS I am concerned about the recent collisions and potential collisions between recreational vessels and large commercial vessels in San Francisco Bay. In the past few months there have been two alarmingly similar incidents where sailing vessels were unable to maneuver out of the path of incoming tankers, and were involved in a collision. Fortunately, no one has been injured in these incidents, but serious damage was done to the recreational vessels involved, and in one case people ended up in the water. In both cases, the sailboat was required not to impede the passage of the tanker, as the tanker could only navigate within a narrow channel. For various reasons the sailboats failed to maneuver out of the path of the tankers. In one case, the sailboat actually ran into the side of the tanker. I would like to take a few minutes to discuss with the recreational boating community the obligations concerning the interaction between small and large vessels. The obligation requiring smaller vessels not to impede larger vessels that are constrained to a narrow channel is contained in Rule Nine of the International and Inland Navigation Rules — commonly known as The Rules of the Road. Rule Nine can be summarized to say all vessels less than 20 meters (66 feet), vessels engaged in fishing, and all sailboats, cannot impede the passage of a vessel that can only operate safely within a narrow channel. Each of the major ship channels in San Francisco Bay is considered to constitute a 'narrow channel', and the Coast Guard is proposing federal regulations making Rule Nine applicable in these areas. Rule Nine places the obligation on the smaller vessel to avoid impeding the large vessel. The Rule Nine obligation exists whenever a small vessel is underway in San Francisco Bay and the adjoining internal waters. Thus smaller vessels must, as far as practicable, navigate in such a way as to avoid the development of a risk of collision with a vessel constrained to navigating within a channel. Failure to do so would constitute a violation of Coast Guard regulations. Rule Nine is intended to protect you, the recreational boater. Large vessels lack the maneuverability and visibility that small vessels have, and therefore need adequate room and ample time to maneuver properly. The best advice that can be given to the small vessel operator is to give the large vessel more than enough space and time to see that you are moving away from and out of their intended path. You do not want to put yourself in a situation where the large vessel has to maneuver to attempt to avoid your vessel, or has to guess what your intentions are. Often the Bay has high concentrations of recreational vessels. Forcing larger vessels to maneuver to avoid a collision can have severe ramifications for other recreational boaters, as these other boaters may not be expecting a large vessel to come into their area. Also, when both vessels start taking evasive action it can confuse the situation even more, and can lead to a collision. By making early and clear movements, assumptions can be avoided and the large vessel can pass without incident. The environment is also an issue here. Commercial vessels carry a large volume of petroleum products as fuel and in the case of tankers, millions of barrels of crude oil, refined products or chemicals. The chance of such a vessel running aground or being in an accident causing the release of pollution into the marine environment is unnecessarily increased if vessels are forced to make unanticipated maneuvers to avoid other traffic. Reducing the risk of collisions is brought about through education and safe boating practices. I encourage all boaters to become familiar with and follow Rule Nine and all of the Rules of the Road. While education is our primary focus, we may-.exercise our right to take other actions — including submitting violation reports for civil penalties — to ensure that all operators practice safe navigation principles.

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of letters I received, a lot of sailors thought his life was a milestone in San Francisco Bay. This resident Klein — not the rockstar one who was also lost to us in September — sailed constantly and well, lived in and loved our latitude, and was a mover and shaker all through Bay Area sailing. This Mrs. Klein received a bushel basket full of letters. Hundreds attended his funeral. I spent four hours receiving hugs and accolades. Five yacht clubs sent emissaries. Many, many dollars were sent to the RYC Foundation that Klein initiated to assist the extraordinary young sailors the Richmond YC produces — thanks in some measure to Big Daddy’s example, presence and mentoring on Dock A. Numerous kids attended the funeral Mass. Kids — some deep in med-school studies — took time out to say they wouldn’t be who they were if it wasn’t for Big Daddy. Their friend. Coach. Mentor. All seemed to know he stood for responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, friendliness and such joy. He who reached out with a handclasp, a pat on the back, a wave and "yoo hoo", made an impact on young people in the '50s when he was a 20-something peer; the '60s, when teen¬ agers in 110s coined the 'Big Daddy' nickname; the '70s, '80s, and to September 1994. He earned his reputation. As a young bridegroom he was Commodore of Lake Merritt Sailing Club, and began the small boat Mid-winters in 1949; was Chair of the Small Boat Racing Association in '52, and Yachtsman of the Year. In the '60s he was National Chairman of the 110 class, and frequent champion in that then-elite racing fleet. As the Richmond YC expanded to its present location and growth, he was Chair of the Brickyard Cove Harbor, Inc., the volunteer committee which built Richmond’s marina. He was a Governor, a flag officer in the '60s and again in 1981-'82-'83. He was a clear thinker, logical, enthusiastic and a practiced racer on a good many starting lines, so he brought valuable knowledge to the board rooms around the Bay. Sometimes back room committees are retired yachtsmen, no longer on that cusp. These stints were years and years on the San Francisco Sailing Foundation (formerly SFBSA); Windjammers — the Bay / Santa Cruz group who really love the sea — where he took his turn as Purser and Skipper; the Yacht Racing Association, where as Chairman he brought a current, active sailor onto the national authority, now US Sailing. This Klein was an ordinary man of modest means. But his office wall is covered with yachting magazine centerfolds and cover pictures — with himself wearing his trademark white hat, at times as tactician for Big Boat Series and for multiple PICYA special events. He was again a Yachtsman of the Year in 1986, this time for the Pacific InterClub Yachting Association. He made a good many starting lines in his 110 Ugh, and his Vanguard Wildflag which was a perennial second in that then hot fleet. For seven years he was champion or runner-up by a point or two in his Santana 37 Amateur Hour. And since 1979, he was a worthy competitor with the red-hulled Leading Lady with the drama faces of joy and tragedy painted on the transom. He lived both. But despite being sick with an illness that offered no chance of recovery, the face of joy always prevailed. Since 1988, he spent 250 days in the hospital, hooked to assorted lifesaving devices. He was loved by the staff for his courage and good cheer. Twenty-seven pints of blood. Last Rites three times. Yet from his "yoo hooing" on the race course, no one would ever know. The first race after his September death, the usually informal race committee folk of the Richmond YC donned blazers and fired a solemn salute. Not one to seek elegance, his memorial, fittingly so, will be a YRA buoy maintained by Richmond YC. The Richmond YC — besieged by many members who wanted to do a hail and farewell article in the club’s Storm Jib — put out an unprecedented eight-page special edition. Checks are still flowing into the Richmond YC Foundation. Kids stop me in the parking lot and say, "Gee, we miss Big Daddy". Me, too. But 1 can’t be sad when I see so many young lives from

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I’ve sent a pair of panties for Officer Jordan so he won’t have to harass innocent cruisers in the future. I’m hoping they’ll be forwarded to him via Chief Hight. Seriously, I visit San Diego at least once each year on business and planned to come down this spring to see some of the America’s Cup races. I have been following the commentary in Latitude over the past few years, and have come to the view that San Diego does not want cruisers or yachting people. How did I reach this conclusion? Consider what happens to illegally parked cars in most cities. Sure, they are towed away if they are parked blocking other cars and driveways, but most are just issued a ticket. Furthermore, if such cars are towed, they are not searched by the officer. My understanding is that the Menaghs’ boat was not blocking any traffic and should have been treated as an illegally parked car and, at worst, ticketed. Certainly there was no reason for Officer Jordan to search through the woman’s under-things. In conclusion, I want the Harbor Police to know that I do not approve of this type of 'police state' for boaters that seems to exist in San Diego. 1 am re-thinking my visits to watch the America’s Cup — and will, if these incidents continue, try to influence the organizations to which I belong to boycott San Diego. William A. Deutschman, Ph.D. President, Oregon Laser Consultants Klamath Falls, Oregon

JUTA PATTERN I’m disgusted by the heavy-handed way that the San Diego Police officers treated the Menaghs, and I am particularly angry because this seems to represent a pattern. I would hope the San Diego Harbor Police would consider reviewing their whole attitude and application of policies. And that having done so, they would conclude — as many mariners have — that it’s just plain unacceptable. San Diego has developed a reputation for being hostile to yachtsmen. Until I hear that this situation has changed, I’ll not be spending any money of mine there. I hope they enjoy the panties! Douglas R. Thome Northern California

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MIT WAS REAL SIMPLE Before heading up to the Delta two summers ago, I purchased an oversized Fortress aluminum anchor for my boat. The primary reason was to redyce weight in the bow and enjoy the benefits of a corrosion-resistant anchor. While motoring in White Slough, the engine died and would not restart. 1 ran to the bow to deploy the Fortress, since we were slowly drifting toward a rocky shore. The anchor did not set and did nothing to impede our drift. Over the side went my second anchor — a lunch hook — and it held. By this time the stern was nudging the shore, but at least the bow was in deep water. A quick check of the engine found an intermittent fuel transfer pump that was restarted with a gentle rap of my favorite tool, the hammer. With iron wind restored, we were on our way, but with a little less confidence in my new Fortress anchor. Later that trip we decided to stop in Potato Slough. The plan was Delta style: stern anchor, with a line ashore to the biggest tree for the bow. Over the stern went the Fortress, with a least 7 to 1 scope, as we headed to shore for the bow tie up. Again the anchor failed to set. 1 retrieved the anchor and set the flukes to the 'mud setting' of 45 degrees. Once again I rowed out in the dink and dropped the anchor. This time the anchor did set. Assuming my Fortress anchor problem had been solved, last year we headed to the Delta with the same set up. Our first night we planned another Delta-style anchor arrangement. So over the stern went the Fortress as we motored toward shore. I proof set the anchor at about 5 to 1 scope. It seemed to set, so I let out the remaining line for a 7 to 1 scope, then tied the bow to a tree. With the BBQ warming up and the remaining sunlight gone, the anchor started to drag. With no light at all, I was not in the mood to try a reset. I retrieved the anchor, cast off the bow line and motored to a small dock we had seen earlier. The next morning I walked to town, found a marine supply store, and purchased the cheapest, heaviest Danforth-style steel anchor they had. For the remainder of the trip it was real simple. I dropped it over the side and it set. Period. I would like to hear if other readers have had the same problem with Fortress anchors, or did I just have a string of bad luck? Van Taiariol Endorphin Express Van — Remembering that different anchors excel in different conditions, let’s see what our readers have to say about the Fortress.

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ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW It’s with great interest that I read the November Sightings article titled Wrong Place. That’s because it’s the way I learned that my Merit 25 Incorrigible was lost in a storm. I am the lien holder, and was two weeks too late in repossessing the boat. I’m also glad to know that whatever was salvaged from my boat was donated to the next boat that Cecil sails; I assume you can pick up the sarcasm. What I’d like from you guys is a nice copy of the photo you ran on page 86 and 87. P.S. I left my Roving Reporter T-shirt hanging from the ceiling at Sidney’s Peace and Love Bar in the British Virgins. Any chance for a new one? Mark Martin Verona, Kentucky Readers — Despite numerous phone calls, we’ve been unable to locate Cecil to hear his side of the story. Stay tuned.

Ma sailboat as a legit office Judy, my wife, and I are fortunate in that we both work as independent consultants, and that our primary business requirements are a computer and an airport. Since we don’t receive much of a tax break on our home office, we would like to purchase a sailboat as a legitimate office — and hopefully gain a substantial tax write-off. Legitimate meaning legal in the eyes of the IRS. I was hoping that other Latitude readers might be willing to share their experiences in using a boat as an office; their experiences with the IRS; incorporating the boat, and so forth. Our plans are to work/sail this spring to San Diego for the America’s Cup, spend July and August in the Channel Islands, and then maybe continue on to Mexico in November. Any information would be greatly appreciated. We can be reached at (408) 926-1085. Gary & Judy Southern Northern California Gary & Judy — If we remember correctly, the criteria for a business expense is that it be "necessary and reasonable" — not whether it floats. As such, you’d probably have more trouble with the BCDC — when in the Bay Area — than the IRS.

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DtlTWO FLEETS, ONE CLASS, THREE BRIDGES The Express 34 and Olson 34 Fleets have organized into a single level racing fleet. These great boats of Santa Cruz heritage rate 99 under PHRF and have very similar performance characteristics, so it was only a matter of time before we got our act together and decided to join forces. We have identified eleven eligible boats in the Bay Area and are getting a lot of enthusiasm for the single fleet. Our first race was the Great Pumpkin Regatta at Richmond YC when we got seven boats to the starting line —just as you reported in your October issue. It was a thrill for us to all be running downwind in a line and getting a general recall in our first race! We have five boats confirmed for the Corinthian Midwinters and should get eight or nine for the Three Bridge Fiasco. And with Vance Marine and Chris Corlett involved in building both boats again, we have a good chance to further enlarge the fleet. If anyone wants more information, they can contact any of the three of us. Carl Bauer, Ozone, (916)635-9370 Bruce Nesbit, Razzberries, (415)389-1780 Bartz Schneider, Expeditious, (415)563-3692 Readers —'One-Design Plus' — what a great way for light fleets to put on some needed weight.

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Mmy boat got run down by a helicopter During three years of cruising aboard my 36-ft steel boat, I have had the odd disaster and one or two triumphs. However, an experience in French Creek, British Columbia, last September 29 had to take the cake. After leaving New Zealand in May and sailing to Victoria via the Cooks, Line Islands and Hawaii, I planned to cruise Desolation Sound. Then I would sail south to spend the winter in Mexico. But that itinerary went out the window after the incident at French Creek. A Canadian Coast Guard helicopter — with a huge generator slung 120 feet beneath — flew over my boat. The pilot, a 20-year veteran of the Coast Guard, was trying to make a landing at the Coast Guard base chopper pad. The problem was that the pad is adjacent to the breakwater where my boat was tied, and there was a stiff southeasterly wind, which meant he’d have to come in a low as possible. Unfortunately, he came in so low that the generator hooked the top of my mast! Ironically, I was in the Coast Guard office checking the weather at the time, so I never saw it happen. Indeed, the first I heard of the incident was when somebody came in and asked if I owned the "Kiwi boat" at the dock. Then the chopper pilot walked in and mentioned something about it having been a bad week. Several witnesses later told me our boat had been heeled over as far as 45°. What’s for certain is that the bobstay sheared off and the stainless bowsprit was bent skyward. Actually, after the accident the bowsprit followed the sheer in a much more pleasing manner! The pilot said he came within a nanosecond of dumping the 3,000-lb generator. Had he done so, T Would have ended up with a ’center-cockpit’ boat — one that no longer would have needed shorepower. But this is a cruising story with a happy ending, as the Coast

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Ross — Channel 16 is the Distress, Safety and Calling Channel, and is required on all vessels equipped with VHF radios. "It must be monitored at all times the station is in operation," states the Coast Guard. As a practical matter, lots of skippers don’t monitor channel 16 in very crowded waters — ourselves among them. Nonetheless, we’re appalled that anyone would deliberately leave the radio off when there was obviously a serious Search & Rescue operation being conducted. That a boat full of racers wouldn ’tbe eager to do whatever they could to assist a search — especially because they 'didn’t want to 'face it' at 0230' — is beyond our comprehension. As much as we’d like to think it was a poorly conceived 'prank' article, it has the ring of truth, s. Lest anyone be unclear on the concept, coming to the rescue of someone in danger on the water is not just the responsibility of the Coast Guard, it’s also the duty of everyone who leaves the dock.

In your reply to my December issue letter, you claimed I was selectively reporting the facts and that I was negligent in not reporting what happened to the second catamaran involved in the 'Queen’s Birthday Storm'. You then stated that the catamaran "not only flipped shortly after she was abandoned by her crew, but almost immediately thereafter broke apart". But according to the owners of that catamaran, Darryl and Diviana Wheeler, Heartlight, the Catalac 40 they’d sailed 16,000 miles from Florida, was upright when they left her. She then broke up after striking the rescuing boat’s stern. She didn’t drift away to amazingly just capsize and then immediately break up. You’ve been watching too many Hollywood car crashes, where the vehicles always burst into flames as the hero escapes. I think Latitude owes me an apology. Ten monohulls capsized in last year’s Marlay Point Race — Australia’s biggest — with hardly a mention in the Australian press. Thirteen monohulls indulged in the same dubious antics in Australia’s Bay to Bay Race in 1992, also with no publicity. One of my trimarans also capsized, but she was quickly righted using the 'folding system', and finished the course under sail. Three or four catamarans stayed on the bottom. A 54-foot monohull broached and sank in the 1992 Lauderdale to Key West Race just before being overtaken by an F-27. And 14 lives were lost when a 39-ft IOR boat and 47-ft IMS boat capsized and sank during the 1991 Japan to Guam Race. There was also little publicity about that. Imagine the outcry had they been multihulls. You quote a multihull loss two years ago which seems to confirm that anyone who goes to sea in a sinkable multihull — or one without inverted living features — is a fool. I agree. The 30-ft monohull Constitution with two aboard also disappeared off Mexico about that same time. Going to sea in a sinkable or unprepared boat can be hazardous. Had both crews been properly set up and the multihull unsinkable, both crews may have survived. Multihulls are just another type of boat with their own particular advantages and disadvantages. The basic safety difference is that a monohull’s ultimate stability is resting on the bottom, while the properly designed multihull is floating on' top — be she rightside up or upside down. With over 1,000 Farrier designs sailing, there are now enough out there to get some meaningful statistics. It’s still early, but the capsize

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Jilt ENTRUSTED WITH A LIFE-SAVING MISSION Based on Latitude’s single endorsement of my instruction manual for the Garmin GPS 50 in the September issue, I have received a steady stream of orders — nearly all of them accompanied by heartwarming letters. They have come from as far away as Alaska, New Jersey, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Cabo San Lucas and even Costa Rica. As well as, of course, from nearly every community in the Bay Area. The universal theme is: 'I’m relieved to hear that I’m not the only one who can’t understand the manual.' My favorite letter starts, "My wife has threatened to divorce me if I try to use the Garmin again without your manual. I’d even tried the video instruction. Thanks again in advance for being a life-saver." Since I seem to have become entrusted with a life-saving — not to mention marriage-saving — mission, I’ll continue to offer copies of my manual as long as people want them. I’ve heard one estimate that 20,000 thousand of the demon devices were sold, so that may take a long time. My Garmin GPS 50 manual is $10, post and tax paid. Write me at 502 Woodhaven Court, Aptos, CA 95003-5522. Meanwhile, I have completed a manual for the handheld Garmin GPS 75, which is functionally identical to the panel-mounted GPS 65. The GPS 75 is sufficiently more complicated — and the manual sufficiently more complete, including an index — that I am charging $18 for it, plus $1.49 California State Tax. (Yeah, I’ve found out about the Board of Equalization, and vice versa.) Garmin’s manual for their GPS 75 is miles better than the one they supplied with the '50', but it’s still tough going. People who value their time at more than about six bits an hour should find my manual a reasonable value. Anyway, thanks to Latitude and all the people who have written.

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DflKMI COLLECT Upon leaving Puerto Vallarta for the Marquesas earlier this year, I experienced considerable difficulty with my Forespar Line Control model whisker pole in that it wouldn’t extend. In frustration, I telephoned Forespar via KMI — collect! They accepted the call, and I was fortunate to be put in touch with Bill Hanna. He promised to send a ’fix it1 kit to me in Papeete. When I arrived at the Port Captain’s Office, the package was there. Not only did Forespar send me the parts, they even included a tube of Lanacote. But imagine my despair when I tried to repair the pole and discovered that some of the parts were the incorrect size. I immediately got back in touch with Hanna, who apologized and explained that my pole was an older version and that they had changed the offending parts. He said he would ship the correct parts to await my arrival in Pago Pago, American Samoa. While talking to him, I mentioned that — due to my own neglect — the mast car fitting had frozen to the pole. Well, when I arrived in Pago Pago, my second care package was awaiting and it included — at no charge — a complete new mast car. This, indeed, was service. 1 hope some less service-oriented manufacturers take note! Having lived in the Bay Area for the last eight years, I am finding that the only problem with cruising is the unavailability of Latitudes. I was one of the lucky ones who got a copy when Sorcery and Kathmandu raced to Papeete, and I just got October’s with an order from Downwind Marine. When will I see the next? Keith Holmes Lady Guinevere, Hans Christian 43T Suva, Fiji

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MSAME NUMBER, DIFFERENT BOAT Looking at the November cover, I couldn’t help but note that the sail number of the Antrim 30 trimaran — 8910 — is the same as my ’old home’ 20 years ago, Ken DeMuese’s 76-ft Blackfin. By the way, I found an error in the November Sightings titled It’s a Big Ocean and which was about Tony Clarke’s Ocean 71 Second Life. You reported that Second Life did one leg of an early Whitbread Around the World Race, when in actual fact she did the entire first Whitbread in ’73-74. For that event she was chartered for $15,000 each by 11 Englishmen and one lovely Englishwoman. Out of the 14 boats that finished, Second Life took a very respectable 4th on the elapsed time and 7th on the corrected time. Second Life also had the distinction of throwing the most, the best, and the wildest parties of the entire fleet. Ray Conrady San Francisco Readers—Ray Conrady was navigator aboard Sayula II, the Swan 65 owned by Mexico’s Ramon Carlin which took overall honors in that first Whitbread. Until Carlin soid the boat to a Seattle owner last summer, Carlin still cruised her in Mexico with former crew such as Conrady.

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about the lagoons at Raiatea and Tahaa, and then across the channel to Bora Bora. It was our first experience with: 1) Coral, which is just like rock; 2) lagoons, which is just like the Delta with rocks; and 3) Checking our anchor in 15 meters of water by just looking over the bow. That’s nothing like the Delta, rocks or no rocks. Yes, it was great, as we had mostly perfect weather, great sailing, snorkeling, eating, drinking, sightseeing and drinking. I know I mentioned drinking twice, but that was one of my favorite parts. Scattered among all the good times was the opportunity to listen to the tales of some of the cruisers who had found their way to the anchorages we shared. Since I didn’t have an abundant supply of liquor to pass along to these wayward voyagers, I found the next best thing — fresh Latitudes'. When travelling to Polynesia, I found room in my luggage for five fresh September issues. We weren’t in the harbor at Uturoa, Raiatea, more than 30 minutes before we were able to pass along our first bit of 'lubrication' to Chip and Leslie aboard the Seattle-based Tamarack. They were tied up next to us waiting to see the doctor about Leslie’s burgeoning "nine month condition". I passed a second copy along to a couple aboard Pas Deux, a Crealock 37 out of Los Angeles. Their names are lost in the mire of my pickled brain forever, but they were excited aboutbeing able to catch up on the California sailing scene. While tied to the 'yacht club' at Bora Bora, we met Dick and Pat aboard the Richmond-based Gee Whiz. They’d been beset by gear failure to one of their most critical systems: the refrigerator. We plied Dick with cold beer and warm Latitudes as he told his story. We left him a happy man. The price of the mooring at the 'yacht club' is $25 — "or enjoy dinner with us and it’s free". The $25 bucks is cheaper — the tab for three came to $100 — but the food is excellent and the sunsets from the dining room are as beautiful as I’ve seen. They have a book exchange for cruisers that needs some books written in English, but when we left it had a fresh copy of Latitude. I saved the last issue to pass along to somebody at the quay in Papeete. Since the quay was noisy and crowded with local boats, the only United States boat I found was from Honolulu. No one was home aboard Halcyon, so I left the rag in the dinghy. Nobody ever asks if you have a recent Cruising World or Sail, but it must make you proud to know that people kind of slobber over fresh Latitude 38s. Thanks for doing what you do. Rob & Marilyn Squire Walnut Creek Rob & Marilyn — Thanks for the very kind words. The one thing we never forget is that this magazine wouldn’t exist without all the tremendous support of our loyal readers, contributors, and advertisers — and folks like you who help with distribution to those fabulous but hard-to-reach places. As for the islands you mentioned, the Wanderer and Wanderette sailed among them on our honeymoon. We look forward to returning someday — but for a much longer period of time, and with a bilge full of vodka. We can’t think of anywhere where booze is even half as expensive.

U-flTO ACT OUT THEIR DISORDERS I’m writing to warn you of possible Coastie misbehavior during the America’s Cup activities. Some rumors: The Coastie crowd control honcho was blamed for the '88 debacle in which the wakes of powerboaters following a victorious Dennis Conner trashed many boats tied up in San Diego Bay. He was 'sent to Siberia'. You can be sure that his replacement will be taking measures so he doesn’t suffer the same fate. The Coasties are sometimes helped by members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. I think there are some serious misfits in that program. The truth:

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The present restrictions on spectator boats are absurd, and are being ruthlessly enforced. During the races inside San Diego Bay, for example, it was mostly a dominance competition among various authorities. I, for example, was ordered to drop sails, start my engine, to go upwind 300 feet to circle a new crowd control marker my crew and I had failed to see. This while the racing boats were five miles away! And while less than 50 people were watching from the shore. Boats that come within the 450-foot spectator limits — which affords you as good a view as you’d get of a chess board from 10 feet — as well as boats that enter the 'AC boats only' lane can end up in big trouble. Some of the regulations regarding spectator boats are not clear, but calling the Coasties and the Harbor Police didn’t produce anyone who knew the regulations either. I spoke with the three Coasties in crowd control, and it was most aggravating. They were snotty and completely inflexible. No one can get them to drop any restrictions at any time — which means you’re not permitted to do some things in the bay even when the America’s Cup boats are racing on the ocean! The Coasties issue the race permits, and if you don’t let them 'pitch', they 'go home with the ball'. As for |ome of those in the Auxiliary, it seems they are not there so much to help as to act out their own personal disorders. Complaints with local agencies have produced nothing, as the Coasties seem to have undisputed control over us. The host yacht club and the America’s Cup Committee both say we cannot demand anything. Sometimes it seems as if the authorities only want you here to pay $30 for a $5 cap. Or if you’re going to sail here from Newport to berth at a local yacht club, or fly here from SFO and charter some fancy boat to watch from. Bearded men who roll their own and sail wooden boats with pet dogs don’t seem to be welcome. Folks in the media say things are great for them, but the distance requirements and Coastie dogmatism are ridiculous. Everyone can see the Cup better and with less hassle over television. 'Come visit us', they seem to say, 'but we locals are avoiding the races and the Coasties.' I say let the hard-asses take out their belligerence on each other. But weren’t they supposed to be working for us? Michael Burkhart San Diego Michael — Having covered more than one America’s Cup in San Diego, we’ve got the hot tip for you: leave your boat in the slip and watch the action on the tube. You’ll get views and perspectives that are 100 times better than if you were on the water, instant replays, good stats, expert commentary — and tons of Cadillac commercials. Had we been on the water and not in the media center watching the tube, for example, we never would have gotten to see Cayard and the Italians edge the Cubens in what had to be the most thrilling America’s Cup finish in history. When the racing is over, you can still go to the various compounds and watering holes to 'plug in' to the event’s ’electricity'. As for the Coasties and the Auxiliary, sure some of them overdo it. But put yourself in their boots, having been given the responsibility to control hundreds of skippers, all of whom are convinced that as captains of their own boats, they have to right to do absolutely whatever they want. It’s not very pleasant work. Besides, we can all hope they’ll get a little better at their jobs and mellower in disposition as the competition continues.

Ml KNOW WHERE IT IS, BUT YOU CAN’T HAVE IT Man. Now I’ve got to write a letter. My mom was bugging me to write to Glenda Carroll after she wrote an article in the Independent Journal about the missing Tahiti Cup. Well, you know how some sons can just keep putting those kinds of things off. Then I’m relaxing on the couch which I do so well, and reading the good ’ol Latitude and there’s that crazy Cup right there in Loose Lips. First item, no less. You can stop looking for the old Tahiti Cup trophy. I know where

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UITnot an efficient way to improve racing The article in January’s Racing Sheet criticizing the Golden Gate YC race committee’s course selection was not helpful. A race committee that would send slower boats across the gate to Mark #17, or call for starboard roundings in the face of a six knot (not three knot) ebb, should have their collective heads examined. If better choices could have been made, I am sure that the race committee would welcome that information. If better choices for those conditions are not in the current sailing instructions, the race committee would welcome some suggestions for inclusion next year. Expressing general complaints to Latitude 38 is not an efficient way to improve racing on San Francisco Bay. Cal Person Pacifica Cal — Racing editor Rob Moore responds: "I’ll stand by my statements in January’s Racing Sheet, though in retrospect I wish I’d toned down my comments or at least made my position clearer. "I still think your course selection that day was poor, and here’s why: According to the PHRF guidelines, 'Ratings are based on sailing a course consisting of beating, reaching and running with approximately equal amounts of upwind and off the wind sailing.' A reaching 'drag race' up and down the Cityfront— where the only tack occurs at the upwind mark, and the only jibe occurs at the leeward mark — fails to achieve the balance that the whole PHRF time-ondistance racing game is built upon. The course that day produced skewed results, at least two collisions and was, well, boring. 'It was a stupid course,' said participant Carl Schumacher, 'and it’s lucky there weren’t more accidents.' "A far better course would have been #4: a port tack reach to Blackaller. a jibe-set to a starboard spinny run to Harding Rock, a beat to Fort Mason, a bear-away set to a dead run back to Harding Rock, another beat to Fort Mason, and a short reach to the finish. Given the conditions that day, all boats could have easily finished that 8.99-mile course before the 4:51 p.m. time limit expired — even factoring in the 'head-examining' max 6-knot ebb at 4:02 p.m. "In the not too distant past, your midwinter series had courses which better accommodated southerlies and northerlies — conditions which occur like clockwork before and after storms. These races weren’t run off the clubhouse deck; rather, a committee boat would motor out and set a starting line using 'X' as the other end. The first mark was generally Harding Rock, and some variation of a windward/leeward course followed. Starts were either upwind or downwind, both preferable to reaching starts. What happened to those courses? Sure, it’s a little more work for the race committee, but for the $50 entry fee (the highest of all midwinters on the Bay), we feel the racers deserve this option. A crash boat with an 'S' flag

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M IT SHOULD BE A LAST RESORT The letter in the January issue from Julian Ibanez — about the discourtesy of racers — reminded me of a peeve that I had during the many years that I raced. Another vessel on the water is entitled to all the rights and obligations of the Navigation Rules (COLREGS) — even non-racers. Racers that did not obey COLREGS had a distinct disadvantage over those that did — especially in restricted waters such as the Oakland Estuary. I felt, and still feel that the best solution to this problem — that would not add more government intrusion to our lives — already exists in the racing rules. If you check the introduction to Part IV of the racing rules, you’ll see that racing yachts are required to treat non-racing yachts in accordance with COLREGS. And the rules allow a protest committee to call a hearing when it "receives a report not later than the same day from a witness who was neither competing in the race nor otherwise an interested party, alleging an infringement" (Rule 70.2(d)). So, if someone notices that a racer has disobeyed the COLREGS with regard to you or another non-racer, you can report the matter to the race committee. Once a few obtuse racers get disqualified for such illegal boorishness, they will presumably clean up their act. Most of the offenders would act correctly if the race instructions reminded them that they could be canned for such improper actions. (Note that interested party, as defined by the racing rules, is anyone that stands to gain or lose, or has a close personal interest in the result. The fact that one may have been the injured party does not make him the interested party.) If more non-racers would bring such incidents to the attention of race committees, and more protest committees would can such obtuse racers, such incidents would occur less frequently. A side benefit would be that racing would be fairer for the majority of the racers — who are considerate. I feel that complaining to a governmental agency should be a last resort. They act slowly and their action will probably be too late to affect the guilty party when it would do the most good — before he gets a trophy for being a shithead. It might also entail new regulations that may be onerous upon us all, and do little to solve the problem. Sam Crabtree Benicia Sam — It’s absolutely true that some racers gain an unfair advantage by stretching things like navigation rules beyond what should be the limit. Whoever is willing to play 'chicken' the longest with a big outbound ship during the beat up the Bay in a strong ebb, for example, is going to gain an unfair advantage. We applaud your idea of not looking to the government for a solution. Unfortunately, we’re not convinced it’s going to have much effect. In the first place, it’s not always clear to non-racers that a boat is racing, and even if it is, what club is sponsoring the race and how does someone contact the race committee. And how many race committees would decide to chuck an entry on the basis of a phone complaint that would admittedly be about a rather gray area of the rules?

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'Latitude' goes to the Great Wall with reader Don Alden. Not so silent Cals. The Cal 29 fleet of San Francisco Bay is organizing our calendar for the year and they’re looking for input and participation from interested people. The racing schedule includes the ODCA season in the summer and multi-day regatta/parties at Vallejo, Richmond and Tiburon. They’re trying to organize women’s sailing activities, crew seminars and a racing tune-up series with the Cal 20 and Cal 27 fleets. They also offer an array of cruises to offer, from the annual sail/tennis weekend to our coastal cruise to Carmel. Cal 29 owners interested in joining the association should contact: Ellen Minning, 1321 Dewing Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94595; or call 510-938-5649. Skippers who want to learn more about racing by crewing on someone else’s boat first should call Tom Bruce (510-8493649) or Rich Kerbavaz (510-654-2747) before 9 p.m. It’s all the sailors’ fault. According to an excellent series in last month’s Chronicle, the 'Kansas connection' of the late ’60s was one of the major kick-starts that got the counterculture machine going and the weed (marijuana) flowing. As writer Rob Haeseler put it, "Like a biblical plague, young Californians descended on the Sunflower State in Volkswagen vans and U-Haul trucks and trailers to hack down weeds and take them home." Said Dallas Nadding, who ran a weekly newspaper in Cloud County, Kansas, back then, "We were the marijuana capital of the United States. You could drive down the street, reach out your window and grab some. It was everywhere." Why Kansas? Because during World War II they needed hemp to make rope for the sailors and soldiers who were fighting in the South Pacific. So the nation’s farm machinery manufacturers distributed hemp seeds free to Kansas farmers and encouraged them to develop a strain that was resistant to rot. Not much success there, but the pot sure liked the climate. Once it took hold, it took over, growing so fast and prolifically along the banks of the Republican River that there was no hope of ever getting rid of it all — though a lot of California 'yayhoos' tried.

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SIGHTINGS peter blake If Peter Blake had been Napolean, you’d probably be reading this in French. Luckily for us, the New Zealand native turned his leadership abilities and prodigious talent toward sailing. Now, at age 46, Blake stands virtually unchallenged as the greatest long-dis¬ tance ocean sailor of our time. Few men twice his age have sailed so far, or so fast. In more than 30 years of sail¬ ing, he has participated in virtually every major ocean race in the world — including five Whitbreads — and has often found himself aboard the win¬ ning boat. The big jewels in Blake’s crown so far are the ’90-’91 Whitbread Round the World Race, in which Blake skip¬ pered the Farr maxi Steinlager tip wins of every leg, and the Trophee Jules Verne, in which Blake, co-skipper Rob¬ in Knox-Johnson and a six-man crew circled the globe nonstop in the 9,2-ft catamaran ENZA New Zealand In just under 75 days. In the latter, which ended April 1 of last year, they aver¬ aged 14.7 knots for the 26,395-mile passage and recorded a top day’s run of 520.6 miles. Rounding out Blake’s version of the 'triple crown' may be a little sailboat Above, Peter Blake. Right, ENZA making tracks. race that’s happening down San Diego way in May. Blake’s current gig is project manager for Team New Zealand, one of two Kiwi syndicates vying for the next America’s Cup. They were off to a promising start—in last month’s Round 1 of Challenger eliminations, TNZ’s Black Magic II went undefeated. Latitude 38 and the Corinthian YC invite Bay Area sailors to meet Peter Blake and hear ENZA’s amazing story on Friday, February 10. Tickets are $10 apiece, and can be bought in advance by contacting Corinthian YC at (415) 435-4771. Dinner is at 6 p.m., Peter will begin his presentation at 8. We should mention that seating at the Corinthian is limited to about 400, and at presstime, more than half the tickets had already been sold. So if you’re at all interested, don’t delay. This is bound to be a standing-room-only event. It is also worthy of note that, in lieu of a fee, Peter Blake has specified that the net proceeds of the night go to benefit local sailing organizations. Recipi¬ ents of these donations will be announced on the night of the presentation.

the kindness of strangers When you’ve got wanderlust as bad as Patrick Utley and his wife Modoka, you rely on the kindness of strangers to get through the rough spots. The pair recently completed a 2% year sailing adventure that traversed the North Pacific from Japan to San Francisco via the Aleutian Islands and the west coasts of the U.S. and Canada. During this period, their 7-year-old daughter Umi gained a younger brother, Chauncey, and therein lies a tale. First, however, some background. Red-haired, blue-eyed Patrick Utley was born in San Francisco, but his family was military, so traveling about the globe has been in his blood for many years. So have boats and sailing. Back in the early 1980s, he was building boats and doing carpentry in Florida. Nearby, a Frenchman named Claude Appaldo was building a pair of flat-bottomed, foam-and-glass 35 footers with centerboards for tropical, shallow water cruising. A bit of a cult figure in the world of shorthanded sailing, Claude drew the attention of Patrick and the two became friends. While Claude spent the next several years cruising Katapoul, one of the two continued outside column of next sightings page

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rod Yacht designer and America’s Cup veter¬ an Roderick Stephens, Jr., died Tuesday, January 10, at his home in Scarsdale, New York. He was 85. Stephens was the more flamboyant of two brothers who carved an indelible and lasting niche among American yacht designers. Starting in 1933, the two brothers worked together at the enduring firm of Sparkman & Stephens, which Olin had founded back in 1929 with the late Drake Sparkman. While Olin was the meticulous detail man who brought such wonderous boats to life as the J-Boat Ranger, the world-beater yawls

SIGHTINGS Finisterre and Dorade, the America’s Cup 12-Meters Columbia, Constellation and In¬ trepid — as well as a host of one designs such as the New York class sloops, Shields, Blue Jay and Lightning — Rod was the improvisor and the sailor. He crewed on winning S&S-designed boats in three separ¬ ate America’s Cups and innumerable coastal and trans-oceanic events. In The Great American Yacht Designers, author Bill Robinson described him this way: "The flamboyance (of the Stephens clan) has been provided mostly by the vigorous,

kindness — cont’d boats he built, around the Pacific Rim, Patrick’s destiny took him east to Europe. In 1987, he met another traveler, black-haired, Japanese-born Madoko, in Portugal. The two shared a berth aboard a freighter bound for West Africa. Their union resulted in both marriage and a pregnancy and they decided to return to Japan for the birth of Umi. Patrick taught English in Tokyo while Madoko worked as a travel agent. Fast forward a couple of years and we find Claude in Korea, wanting to sell Katapoul. He called Patrick, who liked the idea and the two struck a deal. Claude delivered the boat to Japan and Patrick transferred it to Okinawa in preparation for a trip across the North Pacific. A typhoon knocked Katapoul off her cradle and caused some damage. After repairs, Patrick found himself short of cash for the trip, so he went public for sponsors. Eventually, a Japanese cruising magazine wrote a piece that

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SIGHTINGS kindness — cont’d came out during the big Tokyo boat show. Patrick walked around the show with a copy of the story and scored heavily with donations and other help. He also picked up the city of Koto, a ward of Tokyo, as a sponsor, along with its Canadian sister city, Surrey, near Vancouver. Just to add some excitement, Madoko was again pregnant. Rather than sail over to the Aleutians, she flew to stay with friends in Santa Rosa and await continued outside column of next sightings page

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rod Stephens square-jawed Rod, who is more outgoing and talkative than his older brother, and more of a physical person. When Rod is on a boat, there is no hiding the fact. Quick and agile, he is all over the deck and up the rigging, tuning, adjusting and covering a host of details with rapid efficiency. A great

SIGHTINGS — cont’d helmsman and a great 'second pair of eyes' to the skipper (when it is not Rod’s boat), he is the perfect complement in knowledge, capabilities and energetic drive, to Olin’s more contemplative contributions." Rod is survived by a daughter, a sister and his big brother, Olin.

kindness — cont’d Patrick’s arrival in Dutch Harbor at the western end of the Alaskan island chain. The sail took 40 days, after which Madoko and Umi flew north in June 1992. The couple figured they could find a friendly native midwife to help with the baby s delivery, but they soon discovered the absence of maternal care in the remote area. "There’s so much money up there that they just fly pregnant women to Kodiak to have their babies," says Patrick. Enter a guardian angel in the form of a fish processing ship captain bound for Seattle. He offered to pluck the five ton Katapoul out of the water with a crane and store it on deck until they got to Kodiak. With centerboard up, the flat bottomed hull nestled snugly into its temporary berth. Patrick’s family enjoyed a two day cruise aboard the 800 foot ship. The ship’s schedule was too tight to stop, so they had to offload at sea. The captain literally couldn t stop either - the steam turbine engines would cause serious damage if the ship came to a halt - so they had to launch the sloop while traveling at 3 knots! The transfer went okay and the Utleys sailed to Kodiak. Madoko’s difficulty in labor eventually resulted in a Cesarean. "It’s hard to imagine what we would have done if we’d stayed in Dutch Harbor," says Patrick. Now a family of four, the Utleys worked their way down the Alaskan coast and eventually to the Strait of Georgia east of Vancouver Island. In search of Surrey and the completion of their diplomatic journey, they became lost in the fog. When a large motorboat came by, Patrick hailed them to ask directions. One thing led to another and the powerboat’s skipper called his friend at the local television station. Katapoul s arrival at the dock included a throng of reporters and local residents. "After a week of receptions and high publicity, we were ready to get out of there," says Patrick. In January, Katapoul and her crew were enjoying a more low key reception at the St. Francis YC in San Francisco. Patrick and Madoko wanted to bring the trip to an official conclusion, including the presentation of a bonsai tree to local Japanese representatives. They’ve set up camp in Santa Rosa, where they’ll plan their next move. That might be selling Katapoul and buying a sailing ship large enough to hold a 40-foot cargo container. Patrick thinks it’s feasible to sail the seven seas hauling spices, used refrigerators and other assorted cargo. "With an onboard computer and phone link, you can do your marketing at sea," he says. With luck, and perhaps the kindness of a few more strangers, he just might be able to pull it off. — shimon van collie

kiwi cruiser conundrum The latest fallout from the Queen’s Birthday Storm is a new requirement that visiting cruisers meet some as-yet-undefined safety requirements prior to receiving their outbound clearance from New Zealand customs. The rules, a small part of a general Maritime Safety Act recently passed by the NZ Parliament, don’t seem to be well thought out and have created a storm of protest and confusion among the foreign yachties and New Zealand boating businesses. A bit of background will help put the whole thing in perspective. New Zealand is a very popular destination for cruisers wanting to avoid the South Pacific hurricane season, and about 500 boats checked in this year. This has also been a busy year for New Zealand’s Search and Rescue forces. The Queen’s Birthday Storm in early June was a major effort, and then in late September there was a major rescue involving Mighty Mary Too. Mary McCullum and her Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 Mighty Mary Too are well-known among South Pacific Cruisers. A feisty grandmother and single¬ hander, Mary left Fiji for New Zealand in mid-September, early in the southern Spring, and with a big risk of nasty gales near New Zealand. The reason for the early departure? Like many cruisers, her A.W. Lawrence insurance policy had been canceled, and she wanted to get to New Zealand before it expired. continued outside column of next sightings page

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kiwi cruisers — cont’d Mary’s luck ran out as she approached New Zealand. She got pasted with a particularly nasty gale, the boat was knocked down (but not rolled), and Mary got thrown across the cabin. Her back hurt, her head hurt, she could hardly move, the main was torn and she couldn’t do a thing to help the boat. Reluctantly, she called Keri Keri radio for assistance, and a rescue effort was put together. The NZ Coast Guard is a voluntary organization, and is not equipped for offshore rescue work. Most offshore rescues are cooperative efforts, with the Air Force Orions doing the search part, and vectoring the nearest commercial vessel to do the rescue part. Salvage of the vessel itself is usually possible only by arranging a commercial tow at a very high cost. Mary was barely within the range of the Westpac rescue helicopter, however, and the Coast Guard volunteered to give it a try. They flew from Auckland to the Bay of Islands, refueled, picked up two volunteer crew (to try to bring the boat back) and a paramedic. Everything went well until the hoist cable fouled in the rigging of the rolling boat as the paramedic was being lowered. The hoist operator did the right thing and immediately cut the cable to protect the chopper. . . they don’t fly well tethered to the sea. The paramedic dropped a few feet to the deck, unhurt, and immediately got violently seasick. Already low on fuel, and without a spare cable, the pilot turned to start continued outside column of next sightings page

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listen to the rhythm Aussies got dwarf tossing, private pilots got car bowling ('bombing' wrecked cars on the runway with bowling balls), and herea¬ bouts, particularly in the winter, we got mast fencing. Look at those babies whip in the photo above! The scene is of course Tiburon, with the Corinthian YC docks on the right and Sam’s at left. The time is January 15th about 5:00 in the afternoon, about half an hour after the surf came up. (The boat at Sam’s wasn’t a sloppy tie-up job; the surge had snapped its sternline.) Oddly enough, this strange phe¬ nomenon was not caused by a wake, the wind or any mini-storm cell hovering over the area. It just seemed to be one more uncomfortable result of the goofy weather of January, combined with the tidal cycle (low tide, end of the ebb) and possibly some celestial goings, on. The photographer did notice that a full moon was coming up over Berkeley at about the same time the sun was

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of the falling rain setting over the Marin headlands. Whatever it was, the bizarre scene lasted for an hour and a half. If it was weather related, it was but one of a rash of incidents all up and down the coast caused by one of the wettest Januarys on record. In their wakes, a series of storm fronts from both the north and south pelted California, causing widespread flooding of the magnitude not seen since the debacle of 1986 (which, you’ll recall, marked the last serious rain we had for about seven straight years). Rain and snowfall totals eclipsed those of the past few years, including 13 feet of the white stuff at Tahoe, 150% of the normal for this time of year. ' In Southern California, storms even wreaked havoc on Catalina Island. Floods washed out streets throughout Avalon and rough seas kept much needed supplies stuck on the mainland for more than a week. In continued middle of next sightings page

back. "Wait!", the two crew said, and they leaped out the open door into the sea, and swam to Mighty Mary Too. "So here we were", Mary said later, "four of us in the cabin of my little boat, me flat on my back unable to get up, a totally sick paramedic, and two guys completely soaked and freezing. Quite a scene." They all made it through the night, and the next morning a light plane dropped dry clothes and a spare sail. The chopper made it back out shortly after, and hoisted Mary and the paramedic aboard and off to the hospital. Mary had suffered a cracked vertebra and a broken cheekbone, but had no other complications aside from a badly shaken sense of confidence. The two volunteers sailed Mighty Mary Too safely back to port without major damage. Unfortunately, that effort, combined with the Queen’s Birthday Storm, left many new Zealanders feeling like they were having to do more than their share of the world’s rescue work. Before they can sail offshore, New Zealand cruising yachts must pass "Cat 1", the country’s adaptation of the ORC Category 1 offshore safety require¬ ments. Visiting yachts are not subject to the same rules, and some, like Pilot, the US-registered Westsail 32 lost in the June storm, believe in the simple approach, with no radio, no EPIRB, a dinghy fitted as a liferaft, etc. Right or wrong, they believe strongly that it is their choice to make, and we would have to agree with that. The Kiwis don’t agree, at least the parliamentary types, hence the new rules. What it means is anybody’s guess, except that it’s pretty sure that foreign cruising boats will be required to have at least lifejackets and flares, with rumors going all the way to full "Cat 1". Compliance will be checked by a man¬ datory inspection by the NZ Yachting Federation using the same inspectors that check NZ yachts for Cat 1. The cost for a Cat 1 inspection is NZ$100, about $64 US, a figure that has also been used as an estimate of what the visiting yacht inspection would cost. As far as we know, this is the first time that a government has imposed its safety standards on private, non-commercial vessels carrying another flag. I don’t even think the US Coast Guard goes that far, but that wouldn’t be a good bet. Reaction among the visiting yachties is uniformly negative, ranging from mild disbelief to outrage. No one opposes maritime safety, but there are a number of issues at work here. The first, perhaps, is ’fair play1, something that the Kiwis themselves hold dear. The legislation was passed in November and became effective February 1, after the yachts in question had already arrived in New Zealand. The second problem is that the rules are New Zealand’s, not those of our own gov¬ ernment. The latter, of course, are woefully inadequate for offshore sailing, but US-flagged vessels are still required to meet them anywhere in the world. Another issue is the oft-missed fact that, of the eight boats lost in the June storm, the majority were New Zealand registered. Pilot and Destiny were American, and Ramtha (a catamaran which was later recovered in good shape) was registered in Australia. Of these, only Pilot was minimallyequipped, and the Kiwi boats all met Cat 1. So what happens if a yachtie can’t or won’t meet the new rules? The popular joke is that those who don’t pass will get automatic residency, but that seems unlikely. The real irony is that, everything else being equal, the more EPIRBs, flares and radios there are offshore, the more, not fewer, calls there will be for rescue. •* — jim corenman A

time in a bottle Cruisers Mike and Judi Hyde of Ayesha checked in recently. You may recall that the Antioch couple started their current Far East cruise on their Cavalier 39 by winning last year’s Pan Pacific Cruisers Race from California to Japan. After a memorable several-month cruise of Japan’s Seto Naikai (inland sea), they left Ayesha in a fishing harbor in Osaka and are currently back home for the winter. "When we sail from Japan next spring," says Judi, "we may surprise continued outside column of next sightings page

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time In a bottle — cont’d the employees of Piquniq Management Corporation and accept their invitation to visit Wake Island." And therein lies a story. Way back in 1990 — March 31, to be exact — the Hydes sailed Ayesha across the Equator at latitude 134° West. They celebrated with a bottle of champagne (sharing a bit with King Neptune to assure continued good fortune) as dolphins leapt and chattered around the bow. A memorable occasion, to be sure. Then, rather than waste a good champagne bottle, they put a note and some money in it, recorked it and tossed it over the side. The note documented the occasion and requested that they be notified if it was ever continued outside column of next sightings page

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Los Angeles Harbor, an estimated 50-75 runaway vessels were recovered, including 10 that were still tied to a large section of pier! Similar damage was evident all around our local waters, with countless broken docklines, chafed topsides and damaged rigging (from banging the boat next door) being added to the totals. Lots of loose boats, too including the boat-of-the-month ashore (inset) at Blackie’s Beach in Tiburon. We also counted around a half-dozen anchor

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time in a bottle — cont’d found. The money was for postage. They had all but forgotten about the whole thing until they got home last October and found a letter from Mike Timmins on Wake Island. Inside was the

All in all, it doesn’t look as though we’re going to be hearing the D-word (drought) much this summer. In fact, if our throbbing big toe is any indication, you might as well resign yourselves to quite a bit more of the rainy same-same before spring.

Mike Timmins marks the spot.

following note: Your bottle arrived last month on the eastern shore of Wake. . . at one of few stretches of sand. We held a sort of lottery to see who could guess when the note was written. Two of my employees split about $100, having chosen the same timeframe. Finding notes in bottles out here is rare for we are only about a 3-square-mile speck in the ocean. So when a bottle shows up, it causes a lot of excitement. Next time you are at sea, stop by and see us. We are only about 2,100 west of Honolulu. — Mike Timmins Piquniq Management Corp. A rough calculation indicates the bottle traveled almost 4,000 miles in 4Vfe years, or a little better than 900 miles 'a year. Not bad for a bottle. Come to think of it, that’s better than a lot of 'cruising boats' we know of.

'generation x' does mexico While most of their generation seems to prefer hanging out at the mall, watching the tube or zoning out in cyber-world, 24-year-old Ben Galland and 22-year-old Rebecca Wunderlich have been spending their time readying a 24-ft pocket cruiser for a trip to Mexico. Affable and energetic, the couple have decided that there’s definitely more to life than channel surfing and cable TV. Their current adventure started when Ben’s father, pick, offered the family sailboat on a "fix it and you can use it" basis. Although definitely outdoors types—both Ben and Rebecca have degrees in environmental studies — their experience wasn’t exactly rooted in maritime tradition. Rebecca had never sailed before and Ben’s experience was limited to a brief stint crewing on the classic schooner Harvey Gamage in the Caribbean in 1994. Still, the dynamic duo figured they had nothing to lose, and last fall, when their summer jobs ended, the offer was accepted. For a trailerable pocket cruiser, the choice couldn’t have been better. A well-known and respected design from the board of Sparkman & Stephens, Kestrel is a 24-ft Dolphin sloop (the O’Day version, built in 1965). The solid fiberglass hull with a keel-centerboard is perfect for gunkholing in Baja. Even continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS generation 'x' — cont’d better, Kestrel had already made one Mexico trip — 20 years earlier with Ben’s father at the helm. That was the good news. The bad news was that the boat had sat unattended for years. Rain had warped bulkheads, chainplates were loose, sails were worn and the motor needed fixing. In the typical enthusiasm of youth — and the typical innocence of those unaware of how long it takes to brinc^ a boat like Kestrel back to life — they figured they could have the boat cruise ready in a couple of weeks; three tops. Five months later, as this was written, Kestrel was finally loaded on her trailer and ready to hit the road. Sausalito-based marine technician and friend Mark Cenac had found them a place to work on the boat, and remained an invaluable source of guidance throughout the project. It wasn’t long before the couple were up to their necks in sawdust, resin and paint, and bit by bit, Kestrel began to turn around. They continued outside column of next sightings page

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go sailing. The US Sailing Association unveils its newest sail training offering this month. The Keelboat Certification System makes its debut at SAIL EXPO, the big boat show in Atlantic City, NJ, from February 4-12. Two years in the making, this new program will allow sailors to obtain certification of their skills ranging from basic keelboat sailing to offshore passage making. The official sticker they receive from US Sailing for completing each phase of the program will, in turn, be recognized by participating sailing schools and charter companies across the country. Some of the key players in the develop-

SIGHTINGS get certified ment of this program were in Berkeley recently, including Ginny Long, who is US Sailing’s training director in Newport, Rhode Island, and Jo Mogle, the association’s vice-chair for standards and credentials. The latter, along with her husband Dale, may be familiar names to TransPac racers. The Mogles put in almost two decades helping out at the finish of the L.A. to Honolulu race. Retired, they’re now living on the road in a mobile home and performing duties for US Sailing, such as being on hand for a basic keelboat instructor trainer course at continued middle of next sightings page

generation 'x' — cont’d repaired what they could, replaced what they had to (with good used equipment, when possible, including a 'new' set of good used sails) and added such amenities as a canvas dodger. One item they had trouble finding at a bargain price was a dinghy. So they built one. Using simple do-it-yourself plans they found in a book at the library, and a few sheets of plywood, in less than a week, the stout little Fat Lip was done. A short time later, Kestrel was also relaunched. Now all they needed to take care of was last minute details, not the least of which was learning to sail. The 'great deluges' of late December and early January didn’t help speed the process any. Tuning the rig, routing sheet leads and figuring out how it all made the boat go was often done in cold, windy, rainy conditions. Since the California portion of the trip would be overland, when they weren’t sailing, they were overhauling the boat’s trailer—new lights, new bearings, the works. All through the process, to 'accustom' themselves to the upcoming rigors of Mexican cruising, the duo spent many an evening carbo-loading on heavy doses of chips and salsa at a local waterfront restaurant. Barring more storm delays, Ben and Rebecca will be sailing in the Sea of Cortez by the time you read this. They hope to cruise the area for at least four months, interspersing the sailing life with diving, rock climbing and surfing. Ben also hopes to use his skills as a fly-fishing guide to catch fish throughout the trip. After the usual flurry of last-minute details, and good-byes to friends and family, Ben and Rebecca rolled out of Sausalito on Friday, January 19. Not sure whether the old sailor’s superstition of never leaving on a Friday applied to overland situations, the duo decided, as their generation is wont to do, to just do it. As Ben says, "it was high time to get out of town, dude!"

crew list *95 We read somewhere awhile ago that if people could be made to eat specially processed food — like the kibble we feed our dogs — that we would all live to be 150. Personally, we’d welcome an early death if we couldn’t have our weekly nachos, brewskies and popcorn. And come on, what life would be worth living without ice cream? Sailing — at least to us — is the same way. If someone had the mind to, they could do the same thing every time they cast off the docklines: once around Angel Island, and back to the slip, for example. Then tie up, go home and do it all again the next weekend. Boooorrrrinnnnggg. They don’t call variety the spice for nothing, and if you’ve ever wanted to expand your sailing horizons, you’ve just stumbled onto the spice rack, otherwise known as the 1995 Crew List. Regular readers will recognize this drill, as we first ran this year’s Racing, Cruising, Daysailing, Co-Chartering and Boat Swapping forms last month. For those of you coming in at the 11th hour, here’s a quick review of what’s happening; By filling out the appropriate form(s) on the next few pages and sending it/them in, you can set yourself up to take part in more different types of sailing than you can shake a tiller extension at. In the March and April issues, we will print all the names we’ve received — in essence setting up a self-serve network for crew to find boats and skippers to find crew — and you don’t have to belong to any internet service to use it! In the 10+ years we’ve been doing this stuff, thousands of people have found exciting new* situations by using the Crew List. And we hope you do, too. Here’s all you need to do to take jSart: • Fill out the appropriate form(s) as completely and honestly as possible and send them in quickly. The deadline for racers is February 15 — their names will appear in the March issue. Everyone else has until March 15, as their names will appear in the April magazine. All forms should be mailed to the address listed on the form. • One person per form, please — unless you are offering your services or skills as a couple and don’t wish to be considered individually. If you need more forms, just make copies of these. continued outside column of next sightings page

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crew list — cont’d • Please note that there are advertising fees involved. The amounts are printed at the bottom of each form and must accompany any submissions. If it doesn’t, your form goes up in smoke in a pagan ritual and demons will haunt your dreams into eternity. So don’t mess with this rule. If that print is just too darn small to read, those prices are $1 for boat owners and $5 for everyone else. • Women crew Listees should use first names only and, when possible, a post office box, answering service or other method of screening responses. As we have said at least a trillion times, if you are a woman, you will get responses. We have been told by several women that they still get occasional calls years after having taken part in a Crew List. • Please make our lawyers happy by reading and acknowledging the following: The Latitude 38 Crew List Advertising Supplement is for

Berkeley’s Olympic Circle Sailing Club in mid-January. The four-day course is one of the many pieces of the new certification program. Led by Floridians Richard Johnson and Tyler Pierce, the meeting was designed to instruct and evaluate candidates who would go on to teach instructors, who in turn would deliver the US Sailing curriculum for basic keelboat sailing at sailing schools, community sailing programs, colleges and other locations. As Johnson and Pierce explained, the Keelboat Certification System grew out of a meeting in San Diego two years ago where

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sailing schools from around the country gathered to discuss ways of furthering the sailing education industry. Although certifi¬ cates of qualification have been available through the for-profit American Sailing Association (ASA) since 1983, the sailing school representatives didn’t feel the quality control in that program was consistent. Hence their appeal to US Sailing, a non¬ profit organization which bills itself as the national governing body for the sport. (Not surprisingly, ASA has filed complaints over US Sailing’s incursion into their territory and

informational purposes only. Latitude 38 does not make or imply any guarantee, warranty or recommendation as to the character of individuals who participate in the Crew List, or the conditions of their boats or equipment. You must judge those things for yourself. • The people who participate in our Crew List get to come to the Crew List parties. Everyone else can come, too, but they have to pay to get in. The parties this year will be held Tuesday, April 4, at the Encinal YC in Alameda, and Thursday, April 6, at the Corinthian YC in Tiburon. Times are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. We’ll have the usual munchies and T-shirt sales and giveaways, and the clubs will run their usual no-host bars. (We’ll have more about the parties in the March and April issues.) As we said, these forms already appeared once before. But you won’t see them again until next winter, so if you’re going to take the plunge, you best start plunging now.

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has appealed for mediation over the issue.) The result of the sailing schools’ request is a multi-tiered system that includes, in se¬ quential order, two to four-day courses that

So happy to pick up what will be our last Latitude — before we head south, that is, to Mexico, the Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica and '?' for an undetermined amount of time. As we sit here in San Diego waiting for the stormy weather to

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blow out so we can do the same, a letter to Latitude seemed like the perfect thank-you for the Spring Crew List, the 'vehicle of change for your destiny' as you put it. Not to be melodramatic, but the Crew List did just that — it changed my life. I arrived in San Francisco a year ago last November, via Chicago, and was delighted to discover Latitude and the wonderful sailing community in the Bay Area. The Spring Crew List brought lots and lots and LOTS of calls. After return¬ ing one call from someone with a recently purchased Ericson 38, we agreed to meet for a beer. (I learned this was the best course of action after spending a few too many afternoons sailing with folks who had things other than sailing on their minds.) After our initial meeting, we decided upon an upcoming weekend as our first outing. We have spent virtually all our time together since then, and have shared many memorable weekends exploring the Bay and Delta. continued outside column of next sightings page

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crying Each year, the Coast Guard receives hundreds of bogus calls for distress. Some are obvious from the outset, while some see the launch of boats and planes for extensive, pointless searches. Every time that happens, lives go on the line and taxpayer dollars go out the window. In 1990, Congress enacted new laws making it illegal to send hoax calls and increased fines and penalties for those who are caught. Recently, for example, a New Bedford, Massachusetts, hoaxer was sen¬ tenced to six months in jail and a $2,500 fine

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for his prank call. The trouble is, hoax callers are often difficult to find. The best the Coast Guard can do is keep the caller on the line long enough to home in on his radio signal, which often originates from a boat docked safely in a marina. But once a helicopter flies over, the caller is tipped off and hangs up the mike. (One hoax caller a few years ago who set off a massive ’search’ was spotted making the call by an alert harbor patrol boat cruising by.) continued middle of next sightings page

So as we wait out this storm (30 knots of wind is a big deal here in San Diego, especially when it arrives with rain), I want to let you all know what a great job you do with your ’free’ publi¬ cation and thank you for the Crew List. 1 found much more than I ever thought — and for only a $5 investment! — Christine flaherty (& robert currie) Far Niente San Diego

COURTESY CHRISTINE FLAHERTY

cover basic keelboat, basic cruising, coastal passage making and offshore passage mak¬ ing. Also included are segments on coastal navigation and celestial navigation. "These won’t be sailing licenses we’ll be issuing," says Pierce, "but if you get certified in Massa¬ chusetts, you can go to San Francisco and use your certificate to rent a boat." US Sail¬ ing is also working internationally to get the certificates approved in other countries as well. The program has also been aided by the sailing industry, which naturally stands to gain if more people take sailing courses and develop a desire to charter or buy boats and equipment. In 1994, the American Sailing Advancement Program (ASAP), a group composed of builders, retailers, suppliers and other sailing businesses, donated $75,000 to help the certification program, which includes text books and other materials. Also needing certification will be the instructors who teach these courses. Ginnie Long notes that the number of instructors trained by US Sailing in 1994 (including teachers for dinghy, keelboat and windsurf¬ ing) grew by 35 percent, the largest single year’s growth to date. The keelboat certifi¬ cation system has been designed to facilitate this type of growth of both instructors and students. -' In fact, Long is pretty bullish about the whole sport of sailing. "We think the sport will hit its stride in the next 10 years,” she says, pointing to sailing’s increased visibility and high profile events like the BOC Round the World Race and the America’s Cup. Long also notes that more and more sailing opportunities are now available to a broader band of the population, including the dis¬ abled, high school students and non-yacht club members. "Over 80 percent of American junior yacht club sailing programs are open to non-club members," she says. "Sailing is going to lose its elitist image," she predicts. — shimon van collie

P.S. — We were engaged at Christmas. No date set yet. Christine and Robert — ain't love grand?

talking on talking on the water It all started with a faded notice on a bulletin board in the Pacific Northwest — "FOR SALE: 65-ft wood schooner. Needs work. Make offer.” For 27-yearold sailor/boatbuilder/teacher Jonathan White, the ad was a promising omen. The year was 1983, and he had just returned from two years cruising a small boat through the West Indies, ready to "join the company of others.” Plans to return to graduate school were quickly shelved as he decided to make his future on the water. At first glance, however, that future didn’t look all that promising. "Crusader was painted all orange and leaked more than 100 gallons a day," says Jonathan. She was full of punky wood and rusted metal and smelled of mildew and rotted canvas. Still, the converted halibut schooner, built in Tacoma in 1926, was a robust vessel perfectly suited to the waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Sitting below in the warmth of her cabin, Jonathan decided that despite her shortcomings — or perhaps because of them — she had magic. For Jonathan, that was enough. Before he’d even returned back home, Jonathan’s plan for Crusader had already begun to form in his mind. The boat would be used for seminars on the water, dedicated to teaching, learning and interacting with the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest Coast. He would invite leading writers, artists, visionaries and environmentalists to speak aboard the schooner. So at the same time he was putting his boatbuilding skills to work restoring Crusa¬ der, he was corresponding with possible candidates. Out of 20 letters, five writers, including poet Gary Snyder and author Peter Mathiesen, responded enthusiastically, and Jonathan knew he was onto something. The next step was to form the Resource Institute. This non-profit organization was dedicated to a program of floating seminars offering a wide variety of subjects, skills and crafts. The forum could hardly have worked better. With Crusader as the floating base, trips ranged from the Gulf and San Juan Islands, Desolation Sound, Vancouver Island and throughout southeast Alaska. Seminar topics included everything from natural history to anthropology to mythology, from woodcarv¬ ing to photography to singing and poetry writing. Under Jonathan’s tenure, the Institute produced plays aboard, filmed movies, wrote books, kayaked with whales and studied glaciers. Each year, Jonathan and his ’crew’ logged over 4,000 miles on Crusader. Participants ranged from teens to seniors, with a portion of the programs dedicated to handicapped children and adults. There was even a scholarship program available for ’Seminars Afloat,’ as well as the Institute’s land-based programs, which ran year-round. On the more pragmatic end, in between educational cruises, Crusader was also offered for private charters. continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS talking — cont’d A typical seminar afloat offered participants the opportunity to learn from some of the leading thinkers and teachers in natural and environmental disci¬ plines. From Alan Ginsberg to Gary Snyder reading poems in the warmth of that cabin to lectures by authors Peter Matthiessen and Ursula LeGuin, to whale watching with Roger Payne — in 10 years, they pretty much covered all the environmental bases. And the 'magic' that Jonathan had first sensed in the boat seemed to bring them all back, year after year. It was at the decade mark that Jonathan felt it was time to move in new directions. Wanting to devote more time to writing and teaching, Jonathan reluctantly put his beloved schooner on the market. (Crusader sold recently.) The years aboard had § given him a wealth of information that ^ Jonathan now wanted to share with £ others. He collected many of* the z conversations that he had conducted 5 with the teachers, artists, writers, poets > and photographers in the form of a book. Talking on the Water, a recently o published Sierra Club book, is the u result. The book highlights a 10-year collection of interviews aboard Jonathan White. Crusader. Jonathan is now embarking on other literary and teaching adventures. An upcoming book tour for Talking on the Water will bring him to the Bay Area (Sausalito and Mill Valley) in late February. Jonathan will discuss the book and show slides featuring the highlights of his 10 years in the Pacific Northwest with Crusader. Other projects in the works include teaching youngsters to build and equip three 12-ft dinghies, then leading them on a three-month trip up the Inside Passage, for which they’ll receive full school credits. The design chosen for the expedition is none other than the San Francisco Bay Pelican. When asked whether the dinghies will be rowed or equipped with motors to deal with the light, flukey summer winds in the Northwest, Jonathan’s answer seemed to sum up his philosophy of life thus far. "It’s their project. I’ll let them decide." —john skoriak Scheduling for Jonathan White’s local speaking engagements was due to be finalized after this issue went to press. For information on where and when he’ll be in the Bay; Area, call John Skoriak at 332-6501.

short sightings A STORE NEAR YOU — That’s where you’ll find the Latitude 381995 YRA Master Schedule and Sailing Calendar. As in the past three years, this fourth edition contains the most complete compilation you’ll find of racing activity in the Bay short of hacking into the YRA computer, plus a lot of non¬ race stuff. And like Latitude, it’s free as the wind. Look for yours at your nearest Bay Area chandlery or yacht club, or call YRA at (415) 771-9500. RICHARDSON BAY — The drydocks are gone but it seems their legacy remains. According to Doug Storms, a diver who has surveyed the site, the company that 'removed' the drydocks last fall apparently just removed the eyesore part. "There exist over 300 underwater obstacles that are either lying above the mudline completely or which are projecting from the ocean floor to continued outside column of next sightings page

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wolf So the Coasties are asking for help from the general public. Anyone who can help identify suspected hoax callers is urged to

coast It’s probably not hard to figure out that the rough weather last month had the Coast Guard as busy as PG&E crews trying to keep up with all the storm-caused damage. The major difference was that, when the Coasties went out, lives often hung in the balance. Unfortunately, we have only this small space this month to give you an abridged version of some of their missions in the period from December 15 through January 15. December 21 — It took the Coasties awhile to find them, but three men were eventually rescued from the east end of the LA/Long Beach breakwater after misjudging the entrance and ramming into it with the fishing vessel Phat Pai. Nine hours later, a 406 EPIRB signal revealed that a boat by the name of Kildee had hit in almost the exact same spot! Turns out the owner had changed the name from Kildee to Phat Pai, but neglected to inform anyone, such as the USMCC, which registers 406 EPIRBs. Oops. — The 36-ft wooden sailboat Sunrise, with two aboard, was reported missing. The vessel is believed to have departed La Paz on December 3 or 4, bound for Hawaii via Cabo. Nothing has been heard from her since. As in all cases of missing boats, the Coasties started their search by attempting to confirm the Sunrise’s arrival in Cabo. December 24 — The Coast Guard delivered a fisherman to an ambulance after a shark he had landed bit his hand. He was stitched up and released. December 25 — The Coast Guard re¬ covered a jumper from the South Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge on Christmas Day. He was one of three people to go off the Bridge over the holidays. None survived. Up in Fort Bragg on Christmas Day, a 24-yearold man was a little unclear on the concept. Wielding a knife, he threatened to commit suicide by running out into the surf naked. Coast Guard and local sheriffs cooperated in apprehending him. December 29 — Hoax of the month: Station San Diego received a call from a 'young male' aboard the powerboat Redhock who was reporting a sick crew member. As the conversation progressed, tl^p inconsis¬ tencies started — positions varied, the number of people on board varied and when the Coasties asked to speak to the 'sick' person, another young male responded and tried to sound Kke a girl over the radio. A helicopter was already in the air and the signal was DF’ed to Shelter Island Marina.

SIGHTINGS — cont’d call 1-800-NO-HOAX (1-800-266-4629). We’ll second the motion — let’s get these weenies off the air.

watch When the helo flew over, the transmission stopped. All information provided by the caller — CF numbers, phone numbers, etc. — turned out to be false. January 4 — Shortly after rescuing three people from a foundering 14-ft skiff near Sherman Lake (just south of the Sacramento River deep water channel), a 22-ft Coast Guard utility boat was itself swamped and capsized. The four Ccasties, three civilians and two dogs were rescued by another utility boat. Salvors recovered both boats. January 5 — Via Morse code from the cruise ship Pacific Star and the Canadian Coast Guard, the US Coast Guard learned that the 29-ft sailboat Katie Lee was dis¬ abled, adrift and about to go ashore about 3 miles south of Todos Santos. A short time later, the cruise ship Vi king Serenade heard a Mayday call from Katie Lee, who reported they were on the rocks. Both the Viking Ser¬ enade and a Mexican Naval ship arrived off¬ shore, but could not assist due to the heavy surf and shallow water. A three-day landand sea search ensued for survivors, ending when friends of the owner saw coverage of the incident on TV and called the Coast Guard to say the owner had made it safely to shore and gotten a ride to San Diego. January 7 — In four separate cases, an Air Station Humboldt Bay helicopter assisted in the rescue of people stranded in rising flood waters. The first two involved airlifting trapped homeowners from the roofs of their homes. The second two cases involved res¬ cuing trapped National Guardsmen whose rescue vehicles had become stuck. January 13 — Friday the 13th proved unlucky and lucky for the crews of two Navy F-14s. The unlucky part is that the two jets collided about 60 miles southwest of San Diego and crashed into the sea. The lucky part is that Coast Guard and Navy aircraft found all four crew — incredibly — unhurt. They had bailed out at the last second and were bobbing around in liferafts. January 15 — The Coast Guard went to the rescue of two people aboard the sailboat Agrealachur disabled and adrift about 15 miles north of Baja’s Isla San Martin. After obtaining permission to enter Mexican airspace, a San Diego-based helicopter located Agrealachur (about 50 miles south of her last reported position) and hoisted "two extremely weak and exhausted sailors” aboard and transferred them to the cutter continued middle of next sightings page

shorts — cont’d beyond the surface based on the tide level," he wrote in a recent report. "Ranging in size from 3 to more than 300 pounds, some of these 'shards' contain large metal spikes which will damage a vessel’s hull. . . " What’s more, Storms feels the recent rains and increased tidal action have probably caused much of this junk to drift out into some of the main channels and anchorages of Sausalito and possibly even the main Bay. In response to the findings, the Coast Guard has noted the hazard in its latest Notice to Mariners, and the County is getting a 'second opinion' from another diving service. Look for more on this in the next issue.

ALAMEDA — If you attended the Sports and Boat Show at the Cow Palace last month, you probably felt — how can we put this nicely? — out of place. While there were certainly enough ski and fishing craft to qualify the 'boat' part of the show’s name, it took quite a bit of sleuthing through the metalflake and naugahyde to find the half-dozen sailboat reps brave enough to rent space. Pretty disappointing from a sailor’s point of view. Counterpoint to the Cow Palace this year, as in the last two years, is a very satisfying sailor-oriented show put on by Svendsen’s Marine in Alameda. The third annual Marine Products Showcase, scheduled for February 25, will once again feature more than 100 manufacturer’s reps answering questions and displaying thousands of the latest marine products. Proprietor Sven Svendsen always goes the extra mile to make it fun, too, with a prize raffle, good eats and a sidewalk sale. If you’re a sailor, it’s the third most fun you can have on a Saturday, right behind going sailing. If you have to ask what’s first, you’ve been doing too much sailing. OFF THE GRAND BANKS — Everyone now knows that no ship is unsinkable, but the liner that proved it may have revealed her dark secret only recently. Built with a series of watertight compartments (well, not really, they were open at the top), the Titanic’s designers and engineers thought that in an absolute worst-case scenario, the great ship would take up to three days to sink. Yet on that ill-fated April night in 1912, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, she disappeared below the surface a scant three hours after grazing an iceberg, taking more than 1,500 of 2,227 passengers with her. Lots of theories as to how and why this happened have been put forth since, but the numbers never quite added up. Until now. A group of Canadian metallurgists and mechanical engineers have come up with an intriguing new theory. They believe the real reason the Titanic went down so fast was simple: it was built of inferior steel, at least by today’s standards. "(This steel) wouldn’t even make good rebar, which is pretty lousy steel," said Duncan Ferguson, a mechanical engineer who tested pieces cut from a chunk of hull plating recovered from the wreck. The deal was that Titanic’s steel was high in sulphur content, which makes it brittle. It gets even more brittle when chilled to 29 degrees, the temperature of the water the ship was whizzing through at 26 knots. The research group postulates that instead of the narrow, lengthy 'slit' long thought to have occured, what really happened was a catastrophic failure as hull plating literally shattered, rapidly flooding the forward part of the ship and cementing her doom. Confirmation of this new theory still rests 2V2 miles down, at a point 95 miles south of the Grand Banks, where the fatal wound remains buried in silt. BERMUDA TRIANGLE — While we’re solving the mysteries of the world, apiece in last September’s Yachting Monthly, a British publication, puts forth the theory that all the mysterious goings-on in the Bermuda Triangle can be attributed to gas. Author Frank Mulville bases his theory on recent research which shows that the ocean bottom under the Triangle is coated in many areas by a thick crust of solid methane hydrate — under which lie vast pockets of methane gas. Mulville postulates that earth tremors and other natural phenom¬ ena cause the crust to rupture from time to time, expelling the gas pockets. In essence, the ocean farts. "The effect of passing gas through water is to lower the specific gravity to a point where it will no longer support a body on its surface," writes Mulville. continued outside column of next sightings page

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SIGHTINGS shorts — cont ’d "Tank tests show that a wooden model boat will founder and sink to the bottom when gas is passed through the water... The process would be highly concentrated so that a ship caught in such a disturbance would sink in a matter of minutes, even seconds." He goes on to say that airplanes such as the flight of five Avengers that disappeared in the Triangle in 1945, "would burst into flames, crash into thf sea and be carried staight to the bottom." Naturally, negative ionization is also caused by gas passing through water and is known to upset magnetic compasses. All of which brings up another disturbing question: what if it’s really the alien civilization living on the sea floor that’s setting off the gas — you know, on purpose? continued outside column of next sightings page

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coast watch Active, which was en route. — Called in to aid Contra Costa Sheriffs, a Coast Guard helicopter airlifted a woman

looking Choosing the looking-good boat of the month is no piece of cake. We often snap pictures of a dozen or more boats just sailing around, then agonize over which we’ll immortalize for all time. Sort of like choosing

SIGHTINGS — cont’d to John Muir Hospital. She had fallen off a 200-foot cliff near Danville, breaking both legs, her pelvis, one arm and her shoulder.

shorts — cont’d HAWAII — For the past six months, Kevin Costner has been filming a new movie at Kawaihae, which is on the Kohala Coast north of Kona. It’s working title is Waterworld, and the plot is kind of 'Mad Max goes sailing': after a

good playmate of the year ever month. It’s tough. But as soon as the name on this lovely sloop filled the viewfinder, February’s good looker was a foregone conclusion.

Way beyond Thunderdome — new sci-fi flick features heavily armed multihulls.

nuclear war melts the polar ice caps — which of course floods the world — the good guys and bad guys race to see who can lay claim to the last piece of land left, the tip of Mount Everest. What they’re going to do when they get there — well, you’ll have to go see it to find that out. Anyway, two of the stars of the show are a pair of 60-ft French trimarans that were designed by the wellknown team of Marc van Peteghem and Lauriot Prevost, whose other crea¬ tions include Fujicolor and Primagaz. The two movie boats were flown to the Islands last spring. Sporting dark hulls, 'camouflage' sails and .50 caliber machine guns mounted on each bow (now there’s a way to settle those pesky right-of-way situations...), the two have been seen zipping all around a huge floating set made to look like a medieval fortified atoll. The bad guys, incidentally, have motorboats. So apparently some gas stations survived the holocaust, too. Using the beauty, grace and purity of sailing as a vehicle for senseless violence, brutality and killing. Sounds like a big hit to us.

DEAD MAN’S CHEST ISLAND — Back in our young and crazy days (as opposed to our current old and crazy days), a friend once called at about 1 in the morning and announced, "You won’t believe this, but I’m stuck in Lodi." We eventually one-upped him, calling from the midwest to announce: "We’re in Kansas City, standing on the corner of 12th Street and Vine with a Kansas City baby and a bottle of Kansas City wine." So okay, the 'babe' was a complete stranger who reluctantly agreed to pose for a picture with us — but we had to prove the claim, don’t you know. Former British yachting journalist Quentin van Marie has us both beat. He recently completed a 31-day 'marooning' on Dead Chest Island. You’ll recall this from the past few issues as the place immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, as in: "15 men on a dead man’s chest, Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum..." As astute readers pointed out in one of last fall’s issues, 'dead man’s chest' refers to Dead Chest Island — which used to be called Dead Man’s Chest Island — not the ribcage of some dead pirate. The Steven¬ son thing was based on a supposedly true story about 15 guys that Blackbeard marooned on the island. Anyway, Van Marie stayed on the island 31 days with no more than a tent, a few odds and ends and of course a bottle of rum. He was sponsored by the Sunday Times, which is publishing the story, and Pussers Rum, which supplied the grog. We could beat that. If we could secure backing, all we’d have to do to beat Alexander Selkirk (the real sailor who was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe) is maroon ourselves on Juan Fernandez Island for four or five years. . . BASS STRAIT — Most modern multihulls have a hatch located near the waterline of the main hull. Its purpose: escape from and/or access to the boat if it capsizes. But when a Sydney-based trimaran flipped in the Bass Strait (between Australia and Tasmania) last month, one of three sailors aboard remained trapped and terrified inside — he was too big to fit through the escape hatch! Joerg Herber ended up spending several hours trapped in the half-filled boat, until a rescue boat could make it out to the location about 7 miles offshore and cut the escape hatch on Colour Sphere wide enough that Herber could climb out. February. 1995 • UKtuM ?? • Page 93

BAY AREA SAILORS The, ’re off! One of the longest qual¬ ifying events in big time sports kicked off on January 13th when the all women’s Ameri¬ ca3 team squared off against Team Dennis Conner. The latter suffered perhaps his second most spectacular defeat (losing the

pionships in the J/24, 6-Meter, Soling and Sunfish classes and won the Olympic silver medal in Solings in 1988. He was also

Left to right, PACT 95's John Kostecki, Geordie Shaver, Mike Herlihy and (below) Stu Felker.

cup to Australia in 1983 being numero uno) as "the girls" took an early lead after Conner committed foul and were never headed. Although historically important — this was probably the first time in a major sport¬ ing event that an all women’s team defeated an all men’s squad — the inaugural match is only the start of a marathon series of races running to the end of April. Only two of the 10 syndicates, one for the American defense and one for the foreign challengers, will be left to start the America’s Cup finals off San Diego on May 6th, God and tornadoes willing. What we can assure you is that the finals will see at least a couple, if not more, Bay Area sailors on the front lines. All three of the American defender syndicates include local sailors, as does one of the foreign groups. Although none of those athletes are designated skippers, they’re all playing key roles and could figure heavily in the final outcome of this year’s match. Here’s a boat-by-boat look at our local representatives:

PACT 95 Sailing the new International America’s Cup Class (IACC) sloop Young America with its dramatic Roy Lichtenstein mermaid graphic are a handful of Bay Area sailors, including tactician John Kostecki, grinder Stu Felker, mastman Geordie Shaver and sewerman Mike Herlihy. Kostecki is perhaps the best known of the quartet, not only to Bay Area sailors but in the sailing world, as well. A graduate of the Richmond Yacht Club junior program, John has compiled a record of six world chamPage 94

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named U.S. Yachtsman of the Year at the same time. His small boat success lead to positions on bigger boats, with tricks on the helm in the International 50 foot class, the international match racing circuit and the maxi class. He’s also one of the top Star sailors in the world and hopes to compete in the 1996 Olympics in the 22-foot double¬ hander. Shortly before the defender elimination

series began in January, Kostecki and his mates endured their first crisis when a mini¬ tornado ripped through their San Diego compound. The syndicate’s sail loft, which resided in a container under a large circus tent, was picked up and slammed into their boat, knocking it cockeyed in its cradle and punching some holes into the hull. The team rallied their forces and set about first clean¬ ing up and then repairing the damage. They appealed for and received a delay in their participation in the trials while the boat was being fixed. "We were very upbeat about the new boat, which seemed awesome to us," says John, who moved from San Francisco to Bangor, Maine, two years ago to work at the PACT 95 headquarters. "The tornado set us back financially and in our sailing program, but the effort that everyone put into dealing with the damage has been incredible. Over¬ all, the experience has drawn us closer toge¬ ther as a team. When another crisis arises, we know we’ll be able to handle it." Stu Felker has called Sausalito home for the past six years. Prior to that he lived in New York and Hawaii. He started sailing labout 10 years ago on the maxi boat circuit and was on the sloop Boomerang when she won the maxi world championships. He tried out for the Americc? team for the last Cup

AT THE AMERICA'S CUP the international match racing circuit over the past couple of years with PACT 95 skip¬ per Kevin Mahaney and John Kostecki. He also serves as a back-up bowman behind Gordie Wagner. "If Gordie’s up the mast during a race and we need to jibe, I can jump up there and take care of things," he says. Mike Herlihy of San Carlos is another Richmond YC junior grad and a longtime buddy/crew of John Kostecki. He’s also been crewing for Mahaney since 1992 and was part of the PACT 95 group on the IMS racer Full Cry, which won last year’s Block Island Race Week. Mike handles the sewer, which means he spends a lot of time below, hooking up headsails, helping pull them down and repacking the ones that need it on the upwind legs. Like everyone else on the crew, he spends extra time onshore working on the boat. The period following the tornado was especially grueling when everyone was putting in 16 to 18-hour days, way beyond the usual 12-hour days they’ve been keeping for the past sever¬ al months. While Mike admits the America’s Cup is the biggest regatta he’s ever partici¬ pated in, he tries to think of it as "just another boat race. It’s just more money and more work."

The Cuben women get their new boat this month.

defense, but didn’t make the final team. "The day I got my rejection letter from A3," he says, "I told myself it was the begin¬ ning of my training period for the next Cup." He committed himself to working at Auto¬ desk in Sausalito for a year and a half without a vacation in order to save up time so he could go sailing. He also hauled his butt into the gym every morning at 5 a.m. for a 2V6-hour workout before he went to work. "That pretty much eliminated my social life," he admits, "but the level of fitness required

He now holds down the aft-facing starboard grinder spot, where he both turns the handles and helps the foredeck with sail changes. Geordie (pronounced "jordie") Shaver grew up in Long Island but came west about 12 years ago when his family moved to Montclair in the East Bay. He spent two years at Diablo Valley College before attending San Diego State and competing on the sailing team. After that, he hit the big boat racing circuit as a bowman. He’s been seen locally on Wayne Womack’s Ultimate 30 and, more recently, on the IMS 70 Windquest, which won last year’s Big Boat

"Sailing an IACC boat is like playing in the National Football League and running track at the same time." ..

America3 Bay Area women on the America3 team include mainsheet trimmer Melissa Purdy

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for sailing an IACC boat is like playing in the National Football League and running track at the same time. In a blow, these boats are a real hump." Felker hooked into the PACT 95 group after contacting navigator Robert Hopkins and successfully showing his skills racing International 50 footers with John Kostecki.

Series. Geordie is the first mate on Windquest, which hails from the Great Lakes but which is now berthed in Sausalito awaiting the Cabo race this spring and the TransPac in July. Geordie will miss the Cabo run in March since he’s tending the mast on Young Ameri¬ ca. He earned the spot after competing on

Melissa Purdy.

and grinder Anna Seaton Huntington. Purdy, who hails from Tiburon, was part of the advance team that went to San Diego February. 1995 • UZUt-A J? • Page, 95

BAY AREA SAILORS in March of 1994 to help get the syndicate’s boats from 1992 ready for this America’s Cup. An All-American sailor at Brown University in 1990 and 1991, Purdy co-owns a J/24 with her brother Tom and has done well on the local and national circuits. Even though she went to help sefup the America3 compound, she always had the goal of trying to make the team. She was asked to take part in the sailing tryouts and made the final

on each of the two boats the syndicate uses (one for racing and the other as a trial horse) and that those sails are repaired when needed. As of January, there were no A and B teams for the Americc? sailors, which is part

HM : "The women will have the newest boat of anyone, and they'll proceed to kick the Kiwi 'bad boy's butt!"

cut. In addition to trimming the main, Purdy’s responsible for making sure the right sails are

of the syndicate’s focus on teamwork rather than individual effort. For Melissa and the others, that means never knowing if they’re

going to be on the boat on any given day. "Nothing is set," she says, "and you have to be ready to sail at any time." She does admit that things get a little competitive amongst the women, but adds that they’re all in it for the long haul and they’re always trying to improve their skills in hopes of increasing their chances to sail against "the boys." Anna Seaton Huntington was one of the last members to join Americar3 in December, although she was one of the first to be asked. In October of 1993 she came home after a day at the Columbia journalism school in New York to find a message from Bill Koch on her telephone machine. "I thought it was one of my friends making a crank call," she says. "But when I called the number, Koch’s young son Wyatt answered!"

UP TO SPEED WITH THE ELIMINATION SERIES Voung America vs. Black Magic II for the 29th America’s Cup. How does that sound? Well, if the eliminations were based solely on performances in the recently completed first round of competition, PACT 95 and Team New Zealand would be racing for the Auld Mug this time around. But of course we have two more rounds to go, each of which counts more than the previous one. in the first round, which ran January 12-20 for Defenders and January 14-20 for Challengers, each boat earned one point per victory. In Round 2 (late January through early February), the winner of each match race gets three points, and in Round 3 (mid-February), four points. A fourth round has been added this time (early March), in which wins count five points apiece for Challengers and seven points apiece for Defenders. Then there’s semi¬ finals, finals and all that stuff. If we’re all not completely sick of the whole thing by then, the best of nine Cup races begin May 6. It is still no small accomplishment to go undefeated in six races, as did Team New Zealand, especially against such formidable competitors as John Bertrand, Chris Dickson and, yes, the Japanese. Then again, if you believe the rumor mill, the Russell Couttsdriven TNZboat, known unofficially as Black Magic II may really be a breakthrough de¬ sign. In second, with only one loss, were countryman Chris Dickson’s Tag Heuer Challenge. Nippon 95 wound up third with a 4 wins/2 losses record, follwed by John Bertrand’s oneAustralia(3/3), Syd Fischer’s Southern Cross syndicate (2/4), France’s Club Sete (1/5) and the Spanish Bayona/ Page 96

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Valencia team, with no wins. The surprise over in the Defender races, has been PACT 95, Defeated only once by the Paul Cayard-driven Stars & Stripes, the upstart Young America team seems finally to be gelling and the boat is fast. Shorter and narrower than her competitors, only time will tell if the Bruce Nelson-designed Youngster is as versatile in medium air as she is in the light stuff. Team Dennis Conner was second among the Defenders at 4/2, while the America3 women were able to take only one race of the six with their first generation boat. Significantly, it was the first Defender race and the victory was over Dennis. Look for the women to be much more in the thick of things in Round 2, when they’re sailing their new boat. Notable victories and defeats notwith¬ standing, the first round of eliminations don’t count enough for any earthshaking conclu¬ sions to be drawn. If they did, we’d give the French and Spanish syndicates some nice door prizes and send them home now. For a variety of reasons — most of which never made much sense to us -—some teams are almost surely holding back. Mathematically, a boat can even bag the whole second round and still come out a contender in May. The rubber really starts meeting the road in the third and fourth rounds, though; That’s when we’ll start seeing the true measure of these boats and crews. Other snapshots from the first round: • Now that the Australian two-boat fiasco has been settled, the Japanese are coming under scrutiny for the same thing — kind of.

In order to help keep costs down, a new rule says that no team can build more than twb new boats. But some players feel that exten¬ sive modifications to JPN 30 — including a new bow, stern and appendages — make it, in effect, a new boat. The Japanese say the boat was only modified by 30 percent. Also, intended Nippon helmsman Peter Gilmour will not be allowed on the crew roster be¬ cause he didn’i satisfy the 2-year citizenship requirement necessary to sail as a Japanese national. Kiwi ex-pat John Cutler is currently

AT THE AMERICA'S CUP

Anna hails originally from Manhattan, Kansas, which no doubt endeared her imme¬ diately to Koch, another Kansan. More importantly, though, she has won 14 na¬ tional rowing championships and four world championship silver medals in her nine-year rowing career. She went to the 1988 Olym¬ pics and won the bronze in pairs rowing with Stephanie Maxwell-Pierson in 1992. Maxwell-Pierson was one of the first members of the America3 team announced. Despite the honor of being asked person¬ ally by Koch, Anna had other projects on her mind. One was getting married to San Fran¬ cisco’s Stu Huntington, an Etchells 22 sailor who writes about sailing for the San Fran¬ cisco Examiner. The pair met at the Seoul Olympics where Stu was watching his bro-

from stern, Anna’s a novice. As the port aft grinder, her job is simply to provide the muscle needed to raise sails, tack and jibe. Anna has a hard time comparing her experience to the Olympics simply because "sailing isn’t my sport yet. When I was out rowing during practice, I knew I wanted to

ther compete in rowing. They tied the knot in October, 1994, after which Anna gave the sailing project a second thought. :V.

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For a complete non-sailor, which Seaton Huntington is, jumping into the America’s Cup has been a major culture shock. Certain aspects, like the strength and cardiovascular workouts and the desire to win, are transfer¬ able, but when it comes to telling the bow

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go as fast as I could. With sailing, 1 still want it but I’m not exactly sure what ’it’ is."

Team Dennis Conner Dennis Conner’s Stars and Stripes sloop will have at least two Bay Area sailors

behind the wheel. * Crew in the news for the first round in¬ clude Steve Cotton and Murray Jones, both Kiwis. Cotton, who was tailing the runners on TagHeuer Challenge January 17, got his hand caught in the spinnaker block during a jibe and lost the tips of two fingers. He was rushed to the hospital but doctors were un¬ able to reattach the fingers. Skipper Chris Dickson later observed, "There are a lot of sailors walking around the world without their fingertips. It’s just one of those things."

Then there was Murray Jones on Team ■ Jones v j!i . < »en . ■ h< sometimes with a sandwich, every time the wind went light. At first, skipper Bussell; Coutts said this was so Jones could "kick the battens over". Later, the team admitted Murray — the lightest member of the crew — was up in the ’crow’s nest’ looking for wind. It wasn’t as wonderful duty as it might sound, Controversy is swirling around the much revamped JPN 30. is it a Hneiv“ boat?

as Jones gets bashed around a bit when the boat bounces or during tacks. "I’m going to reread my contract when I get home!" Jones joked. » In an America’s Cup first, Young America designer Bruce Nelson took over the navigator position for an ailing Ken Read in a match race against America3 where Anne Nelson — Bruce’s wife — was navigating. It was the first time a husband and wife had ever been pitted against one another in the A-Cup arena.

BAY AREA SAILORS onboard, ’tactical strategist’ Paul Cayard and bowman Greg Prussia. And waiting in the wings is backup navigator Dale Winlow. It’s one of life’s little ironies that Cayard, who took Italy to the America’s Cup finals in 1992, is now sailing with Conner, who’s won the Cup three times. Back in the 1980s, Cayard was the protege of the late Tom Blackaller, who was the sworn enemy of Conner and never missed an opportunity to express his feelings about the San Diegan. After Cayard’s principal Italian backer Raul Gardini did himself in over the recent gov¬ ernment scandals in Italy and Cayard had a falling out with the French syndicate he flirted with last year, the five-time world champion had limited options for partic¬ ipating in this year’s Cup campaign. He wanted to stay near the action and Conner offered him the role of tactical strategist. "The term is left over from 1992 when Dennis had (San Francisco’s) John Bertrand onboard," says Paul. "I give Dennis input on where to position himself on the race course and I relate information from the afterguard to the crew. Sometimes I even go up to the bow to help Greg Prussia. I like to call it playing the free safety on the boat." Conner also enlisted one of the world’s best helmsman in Cayard, and has relin¬ quished the wheel quite freely to his younger counterpart. "Dennis appreciates my talents more than I expected," he says, adding that,

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rather than taking a spectator’s view of the proceedings, is actually on the court. He’s learning how to run a campaign on a consid-

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in spite of their past encounters, the two are getting along well. "Dennis is better at the political game of the America’s Cup than Tom was," he adds, "and he’s changed over the past 15 years. We respect each other.” Equally important is the fact that Cayard, Page 98

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Last time, at about this juncture in thes America’s Cup trials, we called up a dozen local experts and asked them to call the outcome. Fortunately, we didn’t have any money riding on those opinions, because all but one turned out to be way off. The close guess came from Bob Billingham, who picked America3 over Italy, 4-3 (the actual score was 4-1). Unfortunately, we couldn’t track *Nostradamus Bob' down by presstime for his ’95 prediction. We thought it would be fun to ruin a few more reputations, so we hit the phones again last month. Here's how some of our local talent sees the outcome of America's Cup XXIV (which you’ll recall is now a best of nine contest). Jim Antrim (naval architect) — "It’s going to be just like the old days — Bertrand will beat Conner in a 5-3 thriller. Imme¬ diately afterwards, Dennis will jump off the nearest bridge. . . Bill Koch will then come roaring back in a big way and reclaim the Cup. He let his design team dissipate this time because he doesn’t really care about defending the Cup for San Diego YC so much as winning it back next time. *”

Greg Prussia.

erably smaller budget than the $50 million plus that the Italians forked over two years ago. He also enjoys being part of the crew,

are going to lose not because of gender, but • technology.” ■ Ks Norman Davant (Sobstad Sails) 'America3 over Dickson, 5-4. The women will have the newest boat of anyone, and they’ll proceed to kick the Kiwi ’bad boy’s butt! That scenario isn’t based on any hard facts — I just like the sound of it." Max Ebb (sailor/writer) — "Team New Zealand over Team DC, 5-2. Even though the boat isn’t designed by Bruce Farr (it’s a Davidson/Peterson collaboration), I’m going with Team New Zealand. They’ve got Tom Schnackenberg, who was involved with sail development for Australia II in ’83 (and who also wrote my favorite sailboat racing computer game). TNZ says they’ve built and tested 14 quarter-scale models, and they seem to be putting a lot of effort into the computational hydrodynamics end of the project. Not to mention their current 6-0 record in the Round 1 eliminations, the best in fleet as of right now." Lee Helm (perpetual graduate student) — "Sorry, no predications ’til we see the keels. But off the record, since I wasn’t invited to be part of the America1 program, many of whom are old friends, like mainsail trimmer Steve Erickson (who crewed for Cayard when they won the Star world cham¬ pionship in 1988) and Prussia. "There’s a lot less pressure than there was two years ago," says Paul. "I’m also using this to help prepare for the next time around." Greg Prussia is a returnee to Team Dennis Conner, having sailed with Conner’s unsuc¬ cessful defense bid in 1992. Greg has been one of the sport’s rockstars, traveling the globe to compete in all the high profile events. In the last couple of years, however, those circuits have pretty much dried up, leaving him in the position of having to find another line of work. He now lists his occu¬ pation as a gentleman farmer, working a 160-acre, 8,000-tree olive farm with his girlfriend up in Chico. Compared to Conner’s earlier, two-year campaigns, the 1994 version will only take up about eight months of Prussia’s time. He doubles as the person in charge of the mast on the boat, and spends considerable time in the machine shop. "It’s still a thrill," he says of the America’s Cup, "although I notice that I’m getting beat up more out there on the water than I used to." Not all Bay Area sailors may know Dale Winlow, who grew up in Pleasanton and used to be partners in a very quick Santa

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I hope they go down in flames!" Don Jesberg (Etchells champ/yachtbroker) — "oneAustralia will beat the relatively underfunded Stars & Stripes, 5-2. Let’s face it — the Aussies have all the data from Koch’s A3 campaign, plus two new boats of their own. However, the BertrandConner rematch is overrated — the real factors in the afterguards are Rod Davis and Paul Cayard. I think PACT 95 has the talent to pull it off, but unfortunately they went too far out on a design limb. Their new boat is too short and skinny to be any good in over about seven knots of breeze." Matt Jones (race manager, StFYC} — "It’s too early to be sure of anything, and I’ll probably offend a lot of people — but what else is new? I’ll go with Dickson over PACT 95 in a down-to-the-wire 9-race series. Dick¬ son’s soooo smooth — he’s tough and he’s overdue. It would be politically correct to pick Star & Stripes, but Dennis seems kind of distracted this time around. I guess my biggest reason for picking PACT 95 is that they had the good taste to name their boat after one of my favorite David Bowie sotfgs."

David Kf Cruz 27 called Move. About 10 years ago, though, he hitched his star to the maxi boat circuit and spent his time sailing around the world at various regattas. "My home has been a berth for the last decade," he says. Dale sailed with Cayard on the maxi II Moro di Venezia and served as backup navi¬ gator in the Italian America’s Cup effort two years ago. He relocated to San Diego about a year ago and got a call from Team DC to help with their electronics. He now "installs stuff on the boat and wires it. I also sail about 80 percent of the time the boats go out, although I’m not on the A team. Jim Brady is the navigator ahead of me, so my chances of moving up are slim. It’s fun playing with all the latest electronic gear, though." Nippon Challenge The only Bay Area sailor on a foreign crew that we’re aware of is Hartwell Jordan, who grew up in Piedmont and owns a house in Discovery Bay. He’s perhaps best known for his stints on John MacLaurin’s Pendragons and the last two 6-Meter programs at the St. Francis YC. He’s been a professional sailor for several years, and was part of Rod Davis’s Eagle effort in the 1987 America’s Cup. Part of Peter Isler’s international match

go with Dickson over Conner, 5-4. Dickson’s a great helmsman, he’s hungry after his disappointment in the Whitbread Race, and Bruce Farr is the best designer in the world. 1 just hope they have the cash to pull it off— a dismasting or any other big setback could knock them out. Stars & Stripes is the logical defender — the Conner/Whidden/Cayard combination is an awesome line-up. But in the end, it’ll be Dickson." Kimball Livingston (yachting journal¬ ist) — "I’m guessing it’s Conner over Coutts, 5-2. Nobody’s up to speed yet, or if they are, they’re not showing it. . . I just figure the Kiwis have been banging on the door so long they’re ready to stumble through it — but they’ll still lose to Dennis. Heck, he nearly won in ’83, and if he wins the America’s Cup enough times, even the Sunday paper will stop spelling it C-o-n-n-o-r." Kame Richards (Pineapple Sails) — "I’ll pick Team New Zealand over Dennis, 51. I’d love to see the women in the finals, but it just won’t happen the first time out. Frankly, it would be for the best if the U.S. lost — even though 1 grew up on Point , I hope the Cup leaves San Diego and

never goes back! Let’s lose the damn thing and then bring it back to San Francisco — the best place to hold it in this country!" Car! Schumacher (naval architect) — "Other than a few things I’ve read on CompuServe, I haven’t really been following the Cup this time around. But my gut reac¬ tion is that a challenger will win, simply because it means so much more to other countries. Let’s call it Coutts over Conner, 53. Conner has the experience to make the finals, but unless he let’s Cayard drive, the Cup’s heading for New Zealand." Steve Taft (retired sailmaker/boatyard manager) — "No one’s showing all their cards yet, but my guess is that it will be Stars & Stripes over Team New Zealand, 5-2. PACT 95 will run out of money, and the girls will be a flash in the pern. Dennis looks strong, but he’ll have to weather an inevi¬ table blow-up with Cayard. The sleeper among the challengers is Dickson. He’s really talented, but too unorganized — you can’t win the America’s Cup on sheer guts alone. NEXT MONTH: We poll some national sailing personalities.

racing crew, Hartwell became friends with John Cutler, who was tactician for New Zea¬ land’s Chris Dickson, skipper of the Japa-

In April, 1993, the Californian moved to Gamagori City, 450 miles southeast of Tokyo, to establish his Japanese residency and begin training sailors. "Once you got outside Tokyo," he says, "the cultural differences were quite stark. It was difficult for us just to get around town, to go shopping, to do our banking. All those daily things took much longer that normal because no one spoke English. We were really looked upon as outsiders." The Nippon Challenge relocated to San Diego earlier than any of the other syndi¬ cates, and they’ve been one of the hardest working groups of the 10 challengers and defenders. Their boat speed problems at last October’s IACC World Championships prompted the syndicate to modify their boat, which Hartwell said was a real challenge. "We’re excited now," he says, "and our mood * is real up as we go into the elimination series."

Hartwell Jordan.

nese IACC entry in 1992. Cutler stayed with the Japanese for the 1995 version and invited Hartwell to join the group to man the traveler and provide input to the afterguard.

1 resumably, nearly everyone sailing on the America’s Cup hopefuls are in a similar mood. The eyes of the sailboat racing world are upon them, and it’s heartening to know that Bay Area sailors are playing such an active role in the proceedings.

— shimon van collie February. 1995 • U&UM 3? • Page 99

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Lnd so, after 5 years and 18 days, the circle is complete and Dulcinea, my Dread¬ nought 32 cutter, has crossed her outward track. What started out as a venture into the Pacific for a couple of years ended up a five year traversing of the North and South Pacific, South China Sea, Java Sea, Indian Ocean, North and South Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. How do you sum up such an experience? What advice can 1 offer for those who might choose to follow? First and foremost if you have the desire to sail off — DO IT. Life is not a dress rehearsal and every day is a gift. There are two great causes for concern in a person’s life: Having dreams left unfulfilled, and having fulfilled them. I don’t know which is harder to deal with, but I am about to find out. Cruising is definitely not for everyone and only a relative few choose it for a permanent lifestyle. On the positive side, cruising offers personal freedom that is seldom experienced in today’s world. It offers you unlimited freedom to, but limited freedom from. You are solely responsible for your own well being and there isn’t much of a safety net if you screw up. Many people have trouble with this concept and try to buy their way into security with 'things'. For the most part they are buying an illusion. The most important piece of gear on any boat is still that mushy stuff between your ears. With the freedom comes an incredible feeling of independence. You can pretty much do what you want. The major controlling feature of your life is weather and you must heed its warnings. And of course the independence breeds change and change breeds adventure and that is what it’s all about. If we didn’t want adventure we’d all stay home and watch TV.

I, .n addition to freedom, independence, change and adventure, another positive aspect of cruising are fellow cruisers, people who are also risk-takers and willing to put

PHOTOS COURTESY TIM WILHELM

the 'turtle complex'. Almost anywhere there is a sea you can travel. You can visit countries where poverty, disease and crime

Tim and Tanya Wilhelm.

are rampant, but after a day ashore when you are hot, tired, dirty, and saturated with the crush of humanity, you return to your shell. There you can establish your equilib¬ rium again. You have your own books, music, eating habits and hygiene. Some would say cruisers don’t become immersed in the countries they visit, but I haven’t met too many backpackers who wouldn’t jump at the chance to live on a boat. You have the opportunity, and the choice, to get involved at whatever level and whatever intensity you

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their destiny in their own hands. Many times you have an instant rapport and friendships rapidly form when the superfluous trappings of modern society are no longer appropriate. The commonality of lifestyle supersedes previous social or economic position, particularly the further one gets from the crowded anchorages. Another positive aspect about cruising is Page 102 •

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choose — yet another freedom.

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enjoy long passages. Most cruisers tolerate them and some hate them with a vengeance. Fortunately, a few days after landfall at some new and fascinating port the memories fade and the present overwhelms. Acceptance and patience seem to be key character traits that make successful passage makers — and cruisers. Those with the most take what comes with a positive attitude while those that feel they must have control become quickly disenchanted. Corporate mover and shaker types are noticeably absent once the coast fades astern. You can’t control King Neptune no matter what the weather fax and pilot charts say. Those who can bend with the wind are the survivors. Along those same lines is the cruiser’s relationship with foreign officials. For the most part, this is an amicable one, but occasionally a difficult official is encountered and the blood pressure rises. To us it appears too much of officialdom is totally ridiculous and a waste of everybody’s time. The main point, however, is that it is their country, they make the rules, and if you choose to visit then you have to play along. Judging another culture on the values of your own is just asking for trouble. But it can be a very difficult concept to come to terms with. Another negative feature of cruising that is often voiced is the constant boat maintenance. 1 don’t know how many times I’ve heard, "It never ends. I don’t mind fixing things, but I hate fixing the same damn thing again and again." Dulcinea is a simple boat with basic, reliable gear. But I, too, often feel I am on a neverending treadmill. Since your boat is not only your home, but your survival mechanism, fixing and maintaining takes on a new meaning. Again it’s a mind set: The maintenance isn’t particularly hard, it’s getting a positive attitude to get it done that’s hard. A closely related additional negative is the feeling of being 'tied to the boat'. Many times you feel like you have and infant and can’t turn your back. You worry about your anchor dragging, about other boats dragging into you, about locals stealing things off the boat, unexpected storms, etc. In most areas of the world there are no marinas and finding a safe anchorage to leave your boat while you travel ashore can be a real problem. The most common solution is to have another cruiser look after it while you’re gone and then do the same for them. Solutions can be found, but you still worry. The final, and perhaps most disconcerting negative aspect of cruising is all the good people you leave'behind. By its very nature,

ON FIVE YEARS earth, videos. Unless the people make a con¬ scious decision to maintain their beliefs and lifestyle they will be swept away like so many others. A few have made that conscious deci¬ sion and are regulating their population numbers, maintaining their monarchies, and choosing what non-native material goods they wish to import. Perhaps a few will survive and continue to adhere to their Polynesian values while selectively adapting to the modern world. I dearly hope so. They are indeed special places and well worth the extra effort it takes to reach them. During my travels, there were many countries or islands I enjoyed and was happy to have visited, but once was enough. Others were so enjoyable I would definitely make the effort to see them again. These included the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Moorea, Huahine, New Zealand, Fiji, Tikopia, Micronesia, Palawan, Borneo, Chagos Archipelago, Madagascar, South Africa, Saint Helena. Tobago, and the northwest coast of Panama.

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cruising is more or less constant movement. Whether you spend a week or a year in any particular spot, the day will come when it’s time to up anchor and sail off. Locals who have taken you into their homes and shared their lives are left behind. But even more difficult, at least for me, is the parting with good cruising friends. Many times you have been together in numerous anchorages for an extended periods, but eventually your courses diverge and you sail over the horizon. Sad times but good memories.

Elnough of this negative stuff. A ques¬ tion I am constantly asked is, "What place did you like best?" My glib reply is, "The

places I didn’t get to but wish I had." Fatu Hiva, Ontong Java, Admiralty Islands, Kiri¬ bati. That’s why I’ll have to go back. It keeps the flame burning. However, of those places I did visit I think the Polynesian outer islands in Melanesia and Micronesia rank right up there on top. Some are hardly touched by the 20th century and seldom visited by crui¬

what place did I like best is, "What about storms?" The highest wind I experienced was Force 10 (48-55 knots) in a post-season cyclone between New Zealand and Fiji. The highest seas were somewhere in the 20 to 25 feet range off South Africa. The longest single gale lasted three days, again just north of New Zealand. My favorite storm tactic is to heave-to with a triple reefed main, seal myself in below, and listen to the fury of the elements. At the other extreme, the longest single motoring episode was in the South China Sea when the engine was on almost continu¬ ally for 850 miles over a glassy sea. It is interesting to note that the only sails to wear out were light-air sails — drifter, mizzen staysail, and genoa. And the only sails never used were the trisail (mainly because I didn’t have a separate track and by the time I wanted to use it, it was too difficult to get the main off and the trisail up the main track) and the storm jib. The predominant wind force all the way around was Force 3 to 4 (716 knots).

Judging another culture on the values of your own is just asking for trouble. sers. The natural beauty of these tiny dots coupled with the hospitality and charm of their people make them something special. But I am afraid the integrity of their culture is threatened, especially by the scourge of the

As for equipment on the boat, the items I felt were superior were the Fatty Knees hard dinghy, Solorex 60-watt solar panel, Magel¬ lan GPS, Sony ICF-2010 shortwave receiver, and Flo, my one-off windvane. What gave me the most problems were my cassette February, 1995 • UtZUJt 12 • Page 103

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cassette tapes. Salt air seems to just naturally do them in. Perhaps CDs are the answer. If I were going to dQ it again, and

clothes I brought. Other items to be left behind were about half of the fasteners and boat hardware, and my thermos. Maybe a X

It is interesting to note that the only sails to wear out were light-air sails, and the only sails never used were the trisail and storm jib. especially if I were to spend time north or south of latitude 35, I would add a hard dodger, diesel heater, inside shower, and radar for fog. My present electronic gear, which 1 am content with, includes a GPS, depth sounder, shortwave receiver, VHF, and AM/FM cassette player.

hen it comes to the stuff I would leave behind, the number one item is clothes. You just don’t need a hell of a lot when you live in swim shorts. I really only wore about a third of the limited number of

few books... no, on second thought, I might want to read that particular one someday. Finally we come to that ever pressing problem, money. How much does it cost to cruise? How much do you have to spend? The answer is simple: whatever you have, that is probably what you will spend. Most people don’t change their lifestyles dramatic¬ ally. If you are accustomed to eating out a lot, having your laundry done, calling home often, taking a cab rather than a bus, and renting cars, you will probably continue doing the same while cruising. If you are used to making do on little, do

your own boat repair, live simply and work hard, a couple can cruise for as little as $400 a month and a single-hander for $300. But this is the bare minimum. You don’t meet many boats that can manage on this little, though it can be done. Since the largest single expense is boat maintenance and repair, the better shape your boat is in when you start out and the less gadgets and failure prone equipment you have, the less money it will take to keep you going. The first two or three years are usually the cheapest because, hopefully, you have fewer repairs and re¬ placements to make on the boat. Keep things simple, especially if you are on a tight budget. As Emerson once said of his friend Thoreau: "He chose to be rich by making his wants few." — tim wilhelm Readers — The above is an excerpt from Wilhelm’s recently self-published Around The World By Chance, published by Gump¬ tion Marine, 2725 Via Santo Tomas, San Clemente, CA 92672.

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Is it better to be lucky or good? Encinal YC’s seven-year-old Jack Frost Series seems to be both: While storms, football games, sandbars across harbor entrances and other »■. * acts of God put a major damper on other midwinters this month, the 'Frostbiters' once again enjoyed decent weather when the series reconvened on Saturday, January 21. * "We’re 3-for-3 this winter, knock on wood!" f|||| said race chairman Rod Kidd. "This last one wasn’t the most exciting race, but at least it didn’t rain!" With 131 boats registered, the Jack Frost Series has lately become the biggest mid1-

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winter happening on the Bay. The series has a lot going for it: Encinal YC markets it — and all their races — aggressively, which turns out enough boats to offer meaningful PHRF class breaks, as well as some one design starts. Their extensive menu of 25 courses can accommodate almost any wind direction or current strength, and starting in 'the slot' by Treasure Island usually insures reliable breeze. This particular gray day, 102 boats scooted around a 7.3-mile windward/lee¬ ward course in a 8-10 knot southeasterly. Several small squalls passed nearby, bump¬

ing the wind up by about five knots — but miraculously the fleet stayed dry. All boats were secure in their berths when the next storm system rolled through later that evening. By Sunday morning, the rain was blowing sideways again — a good day for Jack Frost sailors to sleep in, and savor memories of yesterday’s mellow sail. Will the rest of the series (February 18 and March 18) be so lucky? Results of Jan¬ uary’s race follow: PHRF A (0-90) — 1) Spellbound, Olson 40, Lou Fox; 2) Gandy Dancer, SC 40, Gary Hausler; 3)

Jabiru, J/35, Bill West. (10 boats) PHRF B (93-120) — 1) Full Contact Golf, J/80, Wyllys Baird; 2) Dance Away, Santana 35, Doug Storkovich; 3) Breakout, Santana 35, Les Raos. (12 boats) CLASS C (ULDB) — 1) Sonic 1, Sonic 30, Chris Corlett; 2) Bloom County, Mancebo 30, The Ondry Family; 3) Picante, Olson 25, Ev Lester. (6 boats) PHRF D (123-159) — 1) Insufferable, N/M 30, Peter Rookard; 2) Screamer, Capo 30 mod., Dick Horn; 3) Juggernaut, Islander 36, Bill 'National' Parks. (10 boats) PHRF E (160-190) — 1) Grand Slam, Cal 29, Fred Minning; 2) Eclipse, Hawkfarm, Fred Hoffman;

Lookin' good: Paul Bergman's new C&C SR 33. 3) Chesapeake, Merit 25, Jim Fair. (13 boats) PHRF G (191 -up) — 1) White Satin, Catalina 27, Steve Rienhart; 2) My Toy, Ranger 26, David Adams; 3) Latin Lass, Catalina 27, Bill Chapman. (9 boats) PHRF H (non-spinnaker) — 1) Wianno, Catalina 42, John Sullivan; 2) Hobbes, Nonsuch 33, John Adams. (4 boats) PHRF J (multihull) — No starters. J/105 — 1) Blackhawk, Art Ball; 2) Thrasher, Steve Podell. (3 boats) CATALINA 34 (non-spinnaker) — 1) Wind

Dragon, Dave Davis; 2) Orion's Way, James Kennemore; 3) Casino, Bill Eddy. (7 boats) CATALINA 30 — 1) Mona Too, David Halaby; 2) Trey Shay, John Jacobs; 3) Outrageous, K.D. Speer. (8 boats) THUNDERBIRD —1) Alien Nation, Jim Glosli; 2) Maeve, Nancy Pettengill; 3) Crazy Jane, Doug Carroll. (5 boats) COLUMBIA CHALLENGER — 1) Shay, Dean Briggs; 2) Runaground Sue, James Van Blarigan (4 boats) SANTANA 22 — 1) Riffraff, Erik Menzel; 2) Carlos, Robert Ward; 3) White Lightning, Bill Charron. (8 boats)

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ORACLE If only the dangerous pass on the windward side of Caroline Atoll hadn’t been so tempting. If only the boatbuilder had put a keyway in the prop shaft. If only the breakdown had occurred five minutes earlier or later — or virtually anywhere else in the world. If only the tug’s novite captain hadn’t been so careless. If only A.W. Lawrence hadn’t canceled everybody’s cruising insurance. If only, if only, if only. Now working for a living managing an apartment complex in Hayward and rebuilding their nest egg instead of cruising the Pacific aboard their 'free and clear' 45-foot sloop Oracle, Russ Duff and Carrie Fewell are — more than average citizens — painfully aware of just how 'big' the little phrase 'if only' can be. And what an emotional roller coaster a series of 'what ifs' can represent. It all started in the summer of 1990, when Russ completed construction of an ocean view home at Anchor Bay in Mendocino County. It left him free to sail in the South Pacific — and to discover if his lifelong dream of sailing his own boat in those same waters might be something he’d actually want to do. So when Claude Roth — whom he’d met through an ad in Latitude — invited him to join his 40-ft steel sloop Quetzal in Raiatea, he jumped at the chance. Halfway through his 10 weeks of sailing with Roth, Russ received word that his house had sold — right at the peak of the market, no less. This was great news, for not only had he discovered that he loved cruising, but since he’d built the house 'out of pocket', he now had the money to purchase the cruising boat of his dreams. After an extensive search, Russ found

Carrie, Russ, the Port Authority manager, and the Captain of'La Railleuse' — about to part ways in Papeete.

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attracted by the fact that she was roomy, airy — and very solid," recalls Russ. Three of the designs were built before the mold changed hands and — with the addition of a bowsprit — was marketed as a latter version of the Del Rey 50. Russ spent the next two years in San Diego, completely redoing Oracle’s interior. During the final six months, he was assisted by a lady friend. The woman was happy at the dock and helping him upgrade the interior, but not with the reality of sailing on the ocean. She mutinied during their maiden voyage from San Diego to San Francisco. While in San Francisco, Russ renewed contact with Carrie Fewell, a woman he’d met the year before. One of the first things they did in the process of becoming better friends was go sailing on the Bay. "It was blowing 25 knots, and despite the fact it was Carrie’s first time on a real boat, she was at home," Russ says in admiration. "While trying to free a jib sheet, I was pulled halfway off the boat and swung around. She was totally cool, thinking it was normal." Carrie quickly became even more comfortable aboard the boat in the Bay — and offshore. "At 0200 on the second night out on her first ocean passage," laughs Russ, "she baked a cake!" Today Carrie’s interest in the cmising is as keen as Russ’s — if not more so. "I know it’s better out there than it is back here," she says.

In January of '93, Russ and Carrie departed for what would be 14 months in Mexico. At the time, Carrie’s status was that of a friend who was helping sail the boat during an extended vacation. It wasn’t until later in Mexico that she and Russ became a couple. Carrie’s son Lee, then nine years old, remained behind with his father until the conclusion of the school year. Lee subsequently joined Oracle for the rest of the cruise. For the first nine months in Mexico, Russ and Carrie were accompanied by Dave Weber and Carey Collins, a couple they’d met at a Latitude Crew List Party. "Both of them had been in hotel management and had saved 50% of each paycheck in order to retire at age 30," says Russ. 'They were exceptional people — who are now running the housing facility at a U.S. research base in Antarctica — and it was wonderful to have them aboard." While in Mexico, Russ and Carrie — like hundreds of other cruisers around the world — were informed that the United Community cmising insurance sold to them by the A.W. Lawrence Co. was going to be terminated. "We didn’t really make any effort to replace

it," admits Russ. This would later prove to be a significant decision. So it was that Russ, 44, and Carrie, 38, and young Lee left Puerto Vallarta on April 19 bound for the Marquesas without any cmising insurance. They arrived at Hiva Oa on May 14 for what was to be the beginning of some very satisfying cmising in French Polynesia. "We pretty much could have stayed forever," says Russ. 'We met a lot of cruisers who just visited a couple of the famous spots such as Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora — but they miss so much. We took three weeks to sail around Tahiti alone — and would have liked to have had months." Russ, Carrie and Lee spent the six-month maximum they were allowed in French Polynesia. When it came time to leave, they were unsure about the future. One plan was to sail to Hawaii for three months, then return to French Polynesia for another maximum stay. An alternative was to sail to Hawaii, then California, and not cmise again for several years. The reasoning behind the latter concept was that home schooling — which is supposed to get much easier the second year — had been proving- much harder, more time-

DEBACLE "thick as flies". There is also a well which was hand dug by Moitessier. The northernmost island, Nake Islet, has a marae that is believed to date back to the time of Christ. Caroline Atoll has a flaw, however. Unlike most atolls, it doesn’t have a deep water pass through the barrier reef to offer access to the protection of the lagoon. Caroline does have a pass — but it’s on die windward side, the entrance is narrow, and it’s blind' — which is to say that after 150 yards it’s no longer navigable. Intrepid skippers, however, can enter the pass in settled weather. Once all the way inside, it’s possible to secure a boat by running lines to the reefs on each side. While it may not sound or even look like it affords much protection, apparently it does. The Scotsman, for example, kept his boat secured in the pass for four years without mishap.

The horrifying site; two fine vessels on the reef at Caroline Atoll. Inset; the crews of ‘Oracle‘ and 'Pilar1 at the homestead site.

consuming and disruptive than they had anticipated. On the way to Hawaii, Oracle stopped at tiny Caroline Atoll, which is about 400 miles north of Bora Bora. Seven miles long and a mile wide, Caroline is comprised of several islets, the largest of which are at the northern and southernmost ends. Some islets are densely covered with coconut palms, others are little more than rocky scrub. All teem with birds, which are so unafraid that humans can pet them. Unlike the populated islands of Polynesia, crustaceans and sea life thrive in the crystal clear waters of Caroline. The attoll had been inhabited by Polynesians up until the outbreak of World War II, but none of them returned after the cessation of hostilities. One of the more recent visitors was Gary Mundell of Seattle, whose Cape Dory 27 Petrel sailed up on the reef while he slept in September of 1986 [Latitude, Volume 106). He was later rescued by a French oceanographic vessel. When Russ had sailed to Caroline in 1990 with Claude Roth,

a Scottish family was homesteading on one of the islets. The Scotsman had done a circumnavigation, and once back home found that he no longer fit into society. He met a Frenchwoman in Paris who agreed to raise a family with him in the South Pacific. After living on several increasingly primitive islands to learn Polynesian ways, the couple was advised by Bernard Moitessier to give Caroline a try. They and their two Polynesia-born children did just that, living on the atoll for four years. By 1993, however, they had moved on. Caroline Atoll is the romantic-sounding

^racle arrived at Caroline Atoll on November 5. It was relatively calm, but Russ still felt it was necessary to use their little dink as a 'tug' to guide their boat in. They then secured her between the reefs without incident. Russ already knew and loved Caroline Atoll. If he had any doubts about Carrie — whose real name is the same as the atoll — feeling the same way, they were unwarranted. 'Visiting Caroline Atoll was the highlight of our cruising experience," says Carrie. "It’s the quintessential tropical island that is totally pristine — and it was all ours. For some people, the best place' has a lot of other people and a 'happy hour' nearby. For us, this was the best — and all we wanted. It’s our favorite place in the world." , "We even daydreamed about staying and homesteading," says Russ. After they were there a few days, Russ and Carrie suggested over the radio that Bill and Diane Pool of the Redwood City-based Pilar join them. The Pools had spent 12 years finishing off their Ingrid 38 gaff-ketch from a bare hull. They had also cruised French Polynesia for the season, and were now making their way to Hawaii also. Having a difficult time getting their gaff-rigger to point

kind of place that attracts many people to the South Pacific. Papayas, bananas and pineapples, for example, all grow at Ana-ana Islet, where the Scotsman and his family had lived. In addition, coconut crabs — which are big enough to feed a family of four — are

high enough to lay Hawaii, they found themselves headed directly for Caroline Atoll, so they decided to join Oracle. With the assistance of Russ and Carrie, the Pools brought Pilar inside the pass and secured her to the reefs without incident. The February, 1995 •

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ORACLE crews of the two boats then spent a lovely 10 days enjoying the atoll. The Pools apparently became as enchanted with Caroline as the crew of Oracle. Sooner than anybody liked, it was time for both boats to resume their voyages to Hawaii. Both crews were ready-to head out on November 14, but the weather didn’t cooperate. "After waiting almost three days," says Russ, "we finally decided to leave on November 17. It was blowing 10 to 15 knots out of the northeast, sending the wind and waves almost straight into the channel. While it wasn’t the ideal conditions for leaving, it really wasn’t too bad. Besides, we were superstitious enough not to want to leave on a Friday — which was the next day — yet we didn’t want to hang around until Saturday." The crew of Oracle released Pilar's lines first to help her get out safely. Although the wind was now on the beam and there was no margin of error in the narrow channel, Pilar and the Pools had no trouble reaching the open ocean. Once outside, Bill used Oracle’s dink to help get the other boat out. "With the motor on and the sails ready to hoist, we released the lines that secured us between the reefs," remembers Russ. "I put the engine in gear, and it didn’t sound quite right. But as we had already released the lines that held us between the reefs, and as it was only 150 yards to the open ocean, it seemed like the best decision was to continue. "As we neared the narrowest part of the

Lee Fewell, enjoying the cruising life aboard 'Oracle' — before the debacle.

pass — which is only about 50 feet wide — 1 realized that, given the engine rpms, we weren’t going as fast as we should. By now we were at the spot where there were breakers on both sides. I upped the rpms, but Oracle slowed down instead of going faster. As we Page 112 • UXUiJ* 12 • February. 1995

began drifting toward the reef, I quickly put the boat in reverse — but there was no response. With no time or space to take any corrective action, Oracle hit the reef stem first, breaking the lower rudder support. The boat' then swung around so the bow was facing back toward the pass." Almost immediately, a series of eight-foot waves slammed into Oracle’s transom, tossing her up on the ledge-like reef. Russ, Carrie and Lee held on for dear life, and surprisingly weren’t injured. Heeled over at nearly 60°, the boat was driven further onto the reef with each successive wave. It was a hair-raising experience for all, and after the initial impact Lee temporarily lost his cool. "We’re gonna die," he screamed. But they didn’t die. In fact, Oracle^ wasn’t even severely damaged. After about 10 waves, she’d been pushed far enough in to be free of the destructive power of the surf. She finally came to rest in about a foot of water. As soon as the boat had stabilized, Russ, Carrie and Lee immediately began transferring water, food, fuel and important documents to the beach. Although not a licensed ham, Russ was able to reach Tony’s Net in New Zealand. "Recognizing our emergency, nobody gave us any problems about not having a license," he says. Tony’s Net contacted the Coast Guard in Hawaii, which proved absolutely useless. "They put us on hold, transferred us, and generally didn’t do anything until radio conditions deteriorated," says Russ, who was more than a little surprised at the Coasties’ inefficiency. With plenty of time now on their hands, Russ and Carrie examined the boat to see what had happened. It was immediately obvious that the prop shaft had slipped at the coupling when in forward gear, then had pulled out of the boat and slammed into the rudder when she was put into reverse. Most prop shafts have splines or a keyway to prevent such movement. On Oracle there were only a couple of set screws and corresponding dimples on the shaft. The Pools, who’d been helpless to prevent the tragedy, readily agreed to stand by offshore. Toward nightfall, the crew of Oracle moved aboard Pilar. The routine for the next three days was for Pilar to sail offshore at night, then back toward Caroline Atoll during the day. "Bill and Diane were terrific," remembers Russ. 'They stood watches so we could save our energy for the jobs we had to do ashore." Initially Russ and Carrie were despondent, assuming their boat — and almost all of their

combined wealth — was lost. But after getting a little rest, they reassessed the situation. Oracle was high on the reef, but she was also intact — except for the rudder — and out of immediate danger. If they could get a powerful boat to secure a line around the keel, they could pull her off and take her to Tahiti for repairs. The Port Authority in Tahiti advised them that they indeed had an 85-ft steel tug with a combined 1,200 hp that was eminently capable of such a job. The only problem was that it would cost $5,500 a day. Russ and Carrie didn’t think they should spend $30,000 on just the possibility of a salvage, and replied that they’d have to sleep on it. When morning came, they decided they simply had too much money and too much of themselves in Oracle to abandon her. They asked if the Port Authority would agree to take the job on spec, negotiating a price if the salvage was successful. When they agreed, Russ and Carrie’s hopes soared.

T 1 he impressive tug Aito — Tahitian for 'hero' — arrived on Sunday morning. Her 25year-old Polynesian captain and eight crew exuded confidence. "They told us they’d successfully saved six boats in similar situations in just the previous six years," says Russ. By 1100, the crew of Aito had a bridle

DEBACLE "Given all that had happened before and then not even being able to talk to Lee, our emotional state was terrible," reflects Carrie. "Until Lee was physically with me, I kept thinking things were going to get even worse — like the tug slipping off the reef and swiftly sinking in deep water." "1 had to feed Carrie and force her to try and sleep," acknowledges Russ. "But it wasn’t easy. Almost right away the smell of diesel was in the air, which meant the tug’s steel hull had been punctured. In addition, the ship’s bell would ring every time she was hit by a wave — constantly reminding us of our dire situation." At 0300, Russ and Carrie heard voices. Several of the tug’s crew were coming up the beach, having abandoned ship. 'There was no panic," remembers Lee, "but the captain finally told us it was time to leave. We had to drop ourselves through the night into a big rubber dinghy that was being tossed about by big waves. It was scary. After 1 got in the dinghy, the shear pin broke on the outboard. We could have easily gotten tossed on the reef, but we finally made it ashore to my mother and Russ just before dawn." To the credit of the tug’s crew, somebody had always been watching over Lee to make sure the boy was safe.

Despite having been pushed over a long stretch of reef, 'Oracle' — except for a broken rudder — was in very good condition. Inset; Caroline Atoll.

around Oracle’s keel and were getting ready to send a messenger line in. But unlike Tahiti, where high tide is always at noon, the tide wouldn’t be high at Caroline until 1700. With nothing to do but wait, the tug motored around to the lee side of the atoll where the carefree tug crew relaxed and spearfished. Several hours before dark, they returned to the task at hand. While the tug crew worked to take a messenger line ashore, Russ and Carrie boarded Oracle to secure her for the trip to Tahiti. The plan was that Russ and one of the Polynesians would ride the boat off the reef — and then all the way back to Papeete. While Russ and Carrie were stowing stuff down below, they heard a fuss down on the reef. When they climbed up on deck to investigate, it was just the sound of the tug’s shore crew trying to set up the messenger line. The first attempt to get it ashore had failed, so they were going to try again. A few minutes later there was even more hollering. Russ and Carrie came topsides pgain — and were horrified at what they saw. The bow of the tug was now up against the reef! Ten-foot waves were slamming into her transom, and driving the huge vessel directly at Oracle. With the tug — and Lee still aboard her — only 50 feet away, they feared that she

would ram them and Oracle. 'We couldn’t believe it!" says Carrie. "One moment we had every hope of Oracle being pulled off intact. The next moment this immaculate tug was ruined — and looked like it was going to slam into us!" As it turned out, the tug would come no closer. Inexplicably, Aito’s tow line had gotten caught in her prop. The force of the wind and waves then drove the helpless tug against the reef. Somehow one of the crew, a most courageous diver, was able to get the line off the prop. But by the time the big diesels were put into reverse, the tug was too deeply imbedded into the reef to back off. She wasn’t coming off — and she wasn’t going any further ashore. Like Petrel and Oracle, the 'hero' had become yet another victim of Caroline’s Reef.

^^y morning, everyone but the Pools — who were still standing offshore — was on the beach. Dawn’s light revealed that the tug’s stem was four feet underwater and that waves were slamming against her pilothouse. This meant that all the valuable gear that had been taken off Oracle the day of the wreck and subsequently stowed in the aft hold of the tug for safe-keeping was now underwater. ' The life of most Polynesians is pretty constant, so the happy-go-lucky tug crew wasn’t terribly upset about the loss of their vessel. Their attitude was, 'Oh well, the Port Authority will just buy another tug.' If that didn’t happen, it probably wouldn’t have made that much difference to them anyway. The exception, of course, was the young captain, whose duty it was to report to the Port Authority that he’d lost French Polynesia’s prime tug. It was only months

"You've got to gay attention to the little things." Although Russ immediately made an attempt was get Lee off the tug, the waves were too big to even get within shouting distance. Because the tug’s engine room had already flooded, there was no possibility of radio communication.

before that he d replaced a veteran skipper who was 35 years his senior. The young captain later set up an 'office' inside one of the 8-man liferafts, where he remained glum about his reputation and future. With the electronics on the tug destroyed, February. 1995 •

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ORACLE DEBACLE the call to the Port Authority had to be made over Oracle’s SSB. Indeed, the sailboat’s systems were still functioning. As many as five days after going up on the reef, the drinks in Oracle’s fridge were still cold. Once the loss of the tug was reported, the French Navy dispatched a 170-footer. It was a bizarre 24 hours on the beach as everyone waited for a rescue. With their hapless vessels in sight, the two captains were left to reflect on what had gone wrong. Meanwhile the Polynesian crew had created something of a beach party environment, with filets salvaged from the tug cooking over a big bonfire. Russ, Carrie and Lee were still in a minor state of shock and physically exhausted from having spent five hours dragging everything off their boat and across the reef. It had also been strange inside their severely heeled boat, "It was like being in a fun house," says Russ, "we’d toss stuff to one another — and be way off because of the of the odd perspective." That night Russ and Carrie gave some thought to leaving Russ with Oracle having Carrie go back and look for another salvage boat. But in the end they decided that all of them would leave with the French Navy. "So much had already gone wrong, and there was so much uncertainty," says Carrie. "I just wanted to be able to look at my kid and know he was there. Besides, by this time we’d been up and down the emotional roller coaster so many time, that assurances of success wouldn’t have counted for anything." Russ and Carrie had experienced the usual little difficulties with French bureaucrats during their cmise, but you won’t find them saying anything negative about the French Navy. The captain and crew of La Railleuse — it means 'sardonic smile' (all vessels of the class are named after different types of smiles) — couldn’t have been more accommodating. The ship stood by, for example, while Russ, Carrie, Lee — assisted by various members of the tug crew and French sailors — brought dinghy load after dinghy load of their salvaged gear out to the French ship. When all that could be reasonably taken off was saved, Russ 'pushed it' by asking if he could please salvage their almost new Apollo diesel generator. The officer in charge agreed — and sent three 'seeds' to assist. "When we got back to Oracle, two of them kind of ignored the job of getting the generator off," says Russ. "But one husky young guy almost singlehandly cut the cables, hoses and everything else on the generator. Fortunately, the mounts had already broken. He and I manhandled the several hundred pound generator into the cockpit and then lowered it over the side into the bouncing rubber dinghy. People holding onto the dinghy were getting knocked into water, but by now it was old hat for us — and sort of a thrill for the French sailors, who really don’t see much action in Pag© 114 • lO^uM 2? • February. 1995

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the South Pacific. "At the last minute, I ran up to the helpful sailor and almost begged him to retrieve our heavy-duty Pfaff sewing machine. The seal — who like all the others spoke pretty good English — agreed, and carried-this heavy machine on his shoulder while tromping across the sharp coral reef and through the breakers. I can’t say enough about this kind and helpful guy." The French Navy was equally obliging during the 20-hour trip back to Papeete. One officer graciously gave up his stateroom so Carrie and Lee could have quarters to themselves. "It was surreal to go from being shipwreck victims sitting around a bonfire to dining with in the officers in their mess," remembers Carrie. 'The French officers have three formal meals — white linen, silver, and service from an attendant — every day. Being French, they have wine and cheese with every meal. What a change for us!" The shipwreck victims were met in Tahiti by manager of the Port Authority and reporters. The latter took a million pictures and completely bungled the story. Oracle did not get her mainsheet caught in her prop on a calm day. The papers, ironically, made no mention of h.ow the valuable tug ended up on the reef. Russ was initially concerned that the Port Authority manager might try to confiscate some of the gear they salvaged as compensation for the loss of the tug. But it wasn’t that way at all. In fact, the owner of the Port Authority allowed Oracle’s crew to stay aboard his 36-foot sailboat until they were able to catch a flight home. Russ and Carrie were able to bring about $9,000 worth — Customs declaration value — of gear back to the States. As for Oracle, Russ was told they legally retain the right to her for one year — but only if they guard her. Before leaving Tahiti — where they unsuccessfully tried to find another salvage vessel — they were informed that two fishing vessels were on their way to Caroline to strip Oracle. '

It’s interesting how Russ, Carrie and Lee have reacted to the tragedy. Russ says he a fatalist and thus not bitter. "1 really made out when I sold my Mendocino home, and now I lost Oracle — it’s all kind of evened out." Russ most definitely wants to cruise again — in fact after they met with us one day in January, they were going to look at boats. But before Russ cruises again, he wants a better arrangement for Lee’s schooling, one that would give everyone time to enjoy the cruise itself. The loss of Oracle seems to have shook Carrie much more. "When we receive postcards from our dearest cruising friends," she says, "I get absolutely furious and can’t bring myself to read them. And when we arrived home, there was a fax saying a tug was standing by in Niue ready to attempt the salvage. I couldn’t help but break down and cry. Cruising is a horrible lot of work, but I really enjoyed the simplicity. For me, the big wide world is a little too big for my liking. But being aboard our simple little boat was just great — even when we were out in the big wide world." As for Lee, he’s enjoying being in school with kids his age. But he also talks about sailing and the places he’s been. And he long ago completely bounced back emotionally, to the point where he enjoys sort of enjoys having been through a rather unique life experience. "Like Russ and my mother, I’m eligible to wear a gold earring because I survived the shipwreck of Oracle," he says. "But unlike them, I’m eligible to wear a second gold ring because I also survived the shipwreck of Aito!" The one bit of advice Russ has for avoiding the 'if onlys' is not to ignore the little stuff. "If there’s something about your boat that you’re not comfortable with, investigate and fix it. I knew there was a problem with the shaft when we hauled the boat in Guaymas, but it had been working for years, so I just expected it to kept working. We’d also had a little problem with it slipping once in French Polynesia, but I didn’t pay attention that time, either. You’ve got to pay attention to the little stuff." If only for your piece of mind. — latitude 38

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BOC CHALLENGE

hen we left the BOC fleet last month, France’s Christophe Auguin had just crossed the finish line of Leg II, a 6,700-mile demolition derby from Cape Town to Syd¬ ney. The win vaulted his 60-ft Sceta Calberson from third in the overall standings to first ■

There was o 5-square-meter hole in the foredeck, flooded and she had lost ail

place, and puts him in an excellent position to repeat his ’90-’91 win of the BOC. A lot has happened since then, most notably that the BOC is once again an all¬ male event. Isabelle Autissier, whose breath¬ taking performance in Leg I — she finished a week ahead of the second boat — stunned the sailing world, is out of the race. At this writing, it appears she may not even have a boat anymore. Those following the race will recall that Autissier was dismasted on December 2, less than a week and only 1,200 miles out of Cape Town. Class II leader David Adams was closest to her and diverted to her posi¬ tion to see if he could lend a hand. But Autissier waved him off, intent on putting together a makeshift rig and getting on with the race. She accomplished the task by cut¬ ting away the ruined main spar and fashion¬ ing a mast out of her spinnaker pole. Once that was up, she basically decided to bag Leg II and diverted for Kerguelen Island, a postage stamp of land in the vast Southern Ocean. There she and a group of faithful rigged a 45-ft mast on Ecureuil

Poitou Charentes 2 that had been intended for a cruising boat. She completed the makeover by rerigging her jury mast/spin¬ naker pole aft, effectively making EP2 a yawl for the remainder of the sail to Sydney. She departed for Sydney on December 16. Page 116 •ItKUMTft • February, 1995

On December 29, some 850 miles south¬ west of Hobart, Tasmania, EP2 was rolled by large wave. Autissier was below at the time and was not injured. But the boat was. The roll tore the entire jury rig off and left a 5square-meter hole in the foredeck. The main and aft sections of the boat were flooded, she had lost all steering capability (she thought the twin rudders may have broken off) and the boat was being tossed merciless¬ ly around in "gigantic" seas and 50-knot winds. As testimony to her sheer gutsiness, Isabelle did not activate her emergency beacons for two hours while she tried to figure out some way she could continue the race! But it was not to be. On New Year’s Day, about 18 hours after activating a couple of

The 'other' American in this year's race is Dave Scully sailing 'Coyote', which formerly belonged to Mike Plant. Scully is currently In 5th place.

rescue beacons, she was taken off Ecureuil Poitou Charentes 2 by an Australian Air Force helicopter. A deep sea trawler was

David Adams' (inset) 'True Blue' is currently the Class II leader. This is her before the start off Charleston, with support crew still aboard.

commissioned by the insurers of the boat to recover EP2, but as of this writing, they had not been able to find it — the batteries on the emergency beacons had quit on January 3 — and the search had been called off.

cJ ean Luc Van den Heede took second — with an asterisk. The three-time solo circumnavigator was so exhausted coming up Bass Strait (the pass between southeast¬ ern Australia and Tasmania) that in the mid¬ afternoon of December 23, he put his head down on a winch for a ’moment’s rest’ and woke up when Vendee Enterprises hit Port Kembla Beach near Woolongong, about 60 miles south of the finish. "We saw this boat coming toward the beach and kept believing he would tack," said a lifeguard. "Then he just sailed right onto the beach!" Vendee ended up lying on her port side about 500 feet inside the surfline. The good news was, she had picked virtually the only sandy beach on that entire stretch of coast. Almost all the rest of it is steep, rocky cliffs. Spectators ashore rallied to the cause, pulling Vendee’s stern around so she pointed into the waves. A Port Kembla Police boat completed the rescue by pulling the big ketch back into deep water and towing it to the local harbor for inspection. Damage

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Adams’ help when her rig fell, that would have constituted outside assistance and resulted in disqualification. Somewhat surprisingly, what happened to Van den Heede did not disqualify him — even the tow into port. According to race officials, tows are okay as long as they don’t exceed 10 miles per leg.) As he did in Leg 1, American Steve Pettengill made another late charge to take third in Class I, despite suffering numerous

ily — top Class II. Two hours later, local favorite David Adams sailed True Blue across the finish line. But wait! Adams, you’ll recall, went to the aid of Autissier (per the request of the race committee). He applied for and was granted four hours of redress for the diversion, which put him almost exactly 2 hours ahead of Soldini for a win of Class II. Overall, Adams leads Soldini by 22 hours. Third in Class II was taken by another local boy, Australian Alan Nebauer, who finished on December 30. Interestingly, Nebauer’s arrival in Sydney also marked the completion of a circumnavigation begun early last year when he set out for Charles-

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amounted to a broken mizzen boom, trashed stanchions and lifelines on the port side and tears in the main and mizzen. The hull, keel and rudder were scuffed up, but otherwise okay.

^^upport members from Christophe Auguin’s Sceta Calberson team borrowed a replacement main from a French SydneyHobart boat and rigged it on Vendee. Van den Heede got back underway and finished at 6:45 a.m. local time on December 24, 16 hours after his BOC bid had nearly ended. "I am happy to finish," he said. "But the most important thing is to save the boat. So now my red boat is the Christmas boat."

Arnet Taylor sailed'Thursday's Child' for 10 days using only the sails to steer. (Rules regarding 'outside assistance' have obviously been relaxed from previous BOCs. Had Isabelle Autissier accepted David

In a harbinger of things to come, the Australian Defense Force tried to get Isabelle Austissier’s sponsors and/or the BOC to pay at least part of the $1 million (US) price tag for her rescue. The call came the same day as a cable from the French government, which expressed gratitude to the Force and the Australian government for airlifting her to safety after Ecureuil Poitou Charentes 2 was rolled and dismasted in late December. The ’suggestion' set off a flurry of controversy in both sailing and political circles. Autissier herself reportedly fought back tears when asked about it less than a week after the rescue. "Maybe I don’t cost $1 million," she said in response to a question from a newsman. "The cost of these opera¬ tions can be very heavy, ! know. But when you are rescuing a human life, it is not a question of money." Australian David Adams, the BOC Class II leader who diverted to offer assistance to Autissier after her original Leg II dismasting on December 2, was reportedly incensed Lit the suggestion that Autissier’s syndicate, sponsors or the BOC should pay a dime. "We should be really, really proud of these guys," he said of the rescuers. , "The goodwill this rescue has generated around the world far outweighs any a politician creates by going overseas." The Defense Force later backed off, saying the rescue operation had to be footed by Australia because of its international treaty obligation to assist sailors in danger. A few days later, they added that the govern-

ment was unlikely to be able to retrieve any money. At least this time around. For the future, however, one Australian Senator suggested that any racers entering Australia’s area of jesponsibility for sea rescues should be re¬ quired to post a bond, or to have insurance that could cover the cost.

mechanical breakdowns — including the near loss of his rig when a shroud parted hours after Autissier’s rig fell.

ton, South Carolina, to complete his qualifier for the BOC and start the race on September 17.

IFifteen minutes after Pettengill’s 2:12 a.m. Christmas Day finish, Giovanni Soldini sailed across the finish line, to — momentar-

^5ee the box for the order of the other finishers to date. The last three to finish, Minoru Saito’s Shuten Dohji II, Harry Mit-

Isabelle gets a lift off 'EPC2' from an Australian Air Force helicopter. The damaged yacht has yet to be relocated.

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BOC CHALLENGE — LEG II WRAPUP BOC Standings as of 1/21 CLASS I (50-60 feet) name 1. Christophe Auguin 2. Jean Luc Van Den Heede 3. Steve Pettengill 4. David Scully ' dv l 5. J.J. Provoyeur 6. Arnet Taylor, Jr.

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1 he 19-boat fleet that started the BOC Challenge back in September is now down to 14. On January 29, they departed on the longest — and some say hardest — leg of them all. Three-quarters of the 7,200-mile route to Punte del Este, Uruguay is raced once again in the great Southern Ocean. This is the stretch where John Martin lost Allied Bank after hitting an iceberg in the last BOC, and Jacques de Roux’s Skoiem III was rolled, dismasted and holed during a storm in the ’82 race. Survivors of that slugfest must then deal with Cape Horn. The ’homestretch’ is no cakewalk, either — a 1,600-mile bash up the Argentinian Coast, where 80-mph Pomperos regularly roll off the Andes to blast anything within 100 miles of the coast. We’ll let you know how it’s going — and who’s left — next month. — latitude/jr

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RAY JASON'S Midnight Manna Finally, I was about to meet Max, the Mellow Mariner. All along Central America’s sunset shore, fellow sailors had spoken almost reverently about him. Nobody knew his real name, but when another cruiser had dubbed him 'Maximum Mellow', the name Max had stuck. As a seagoing yarn wrangler, I just had to learn the story of how he had achieved his legendary calm. Our rendezvous could not have occurred at a more exotic and appropriate spot than Isla Gitana — "gypsy island" — in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. As I sailed up the channel I was treated to a schoolboy’s dream of how a jungle island should look. It was as if Robert Louis Stevenson had risen from the dead to hire on as design consultant. The level terrain on the mostly hilly island was aflutter with rustling coconut palms. Projecting through this swaying canopy was an enormous cone-shaped palapa bar. Its height was much greater than its diameter and the spoke-like supporting branches that radiated out from the centerpost were a marvel of "hope for the best" engineering. Upon seeing it, any First-World building inspector would change his cocktail order to a double and move out from underneath the structure to drink it. Adjacent to the palapa was the pool and adjacent to the pool was the lifeguard — Minky the monkey. He was one of those smart, playful, white-faced monkeys that organ grinders favor. And speaking of organ grinding, some of the best entertainment on the island was provided by Minky when he would occasionally try to mount Gorda the coatimundi. This exotic animal is already a cross between a raccoon and an anteater, so it didn’t need to also be crossed with a monkey. But don’t try to convince Minky of that. There was also an odd and ugly chicken

Unlike all of the other chickens who were confined to egg laying duties in the hen house, Barfly’s turf was the circular bar. And if Rocky, the baby raccoon, wandered in, this Rambo hen would chase it until the' frightened creature ran up the nearest human body and perched on its shoulder like a parrot. Upon seeing this, Rico, the real parrot, would get jealous and start repeating "Rocky bad, Rocky bad, Rocky bad!" With free entertainment provided by this gang of Noah’s rejects, happy hours were never dull. i

T 1 he island is owned and operated by a 79-year-old American named Carl who had apparently also found the local testosterone bush. This would explain his recent marriage to Loida, his 32-year-old Philippine bride. This fun-loving female firecracker could speak three languages and cook in five. Rounding out Isla Gitana’s hale and hospitable crew were Shawna, Carl T and Finn. Shawna is the owner’s granddaughter and even though she was only sweet sixteen — dulce diez y seis in Spanish — she could bartend with the best of them. Carl T is the proprietor’s nephew. What the T stood for I never learned but it might have been Tough. He had to be to go for his frequent swims in the bay. Each month during the highest tides, the water would look like driftwood stew, yet Carl T would plow through it like some sort of tropical icebreaker. Finn had jumped ship at the island. His former skipper had the endearing habit of A marvel of local engineering, the bar at Gitana draws cruisers from far and wide.

he chose discretion over kickback and exited stage starboard. Of course, I didn’t learn all of this about the isla’s inhabitants until later. However, since everyone there is so relaxed and friendly, you feel like one of the family in no time. As I rowed past the Mellow Mariner’s 32 footer I chuckled at her name, Maybe Thursday. That’s because I had already learned through the sailors’ grapevine — or the homophone as I like to call it — that his dinghy is called Maybe Not and his kayak is dubbed Maybe Never. Ashore, I was pleasantly greeted by a few cruisers who had already crossed tacks with Aventura in some port or some storm during the first two years of my voyage. A cold beer was handed to me and we all lifted our drinks in the Costa Rican toast of "Pura vida\” This literally means "pure life," but it also means "to the good life." And that certainly makes sense; for many wayfaring sailors believe that the Good Life has to include a certain amount of impurity — perhaps even a goodly amount of impurity.

named Barfly that had apparently found a testosterone bush somewhere on the island. This would explain her aggressive behavior. Page 120 • UtOJcZg • February. 1995

kicking him to wake him up for watch. Finn, who is a large, healthy specimen, could have easily booted the brute a boat length. Instead

1 inally, I was introduced to Max. His first words to me may not have been mellow, but they were definitely memorable: "I see you don’t have any inflatable pajamas." As a 20-year veteran street performer where ad libs and comeback lines go with the territory, I responded, "No, I don’t. But there have been times when some inflatable bot¬ toms would have come in handy." We all laughed and somebody explained that the cloth covers that many cruisers attach to their dinghies in order to lessen sun damage are what Max meant by inflatable

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Above, the anchorage at Isla Citana. Below, Minky and friend.

pajamas. Since I own an ancient Avon Redcrest that has escaped hypalon meltdown for 15 years and 20,000 miles, I shared Mane’s derisive opinion of inflatable PJs. They strike me as a classic case of "foolish luxtiry becoming a bogus necessity". Max continued the conversation by asking me if I always rowed. 'Yep, Ling has never been defiled with an outboard. I’m in no hurry. I may be money poor, but I’m time rich." "Did I hear you say that your dinghy is named Ling? That’s a rather odd choice." "Oh, not really," I replied. "Don’t you remember that old bawdy song with the chorus that went, 'my dinghy ling — my dinghy ling — my dinghy ling is the cutest thing?'" This cracked up sailor and sailorette alike. When we all regained our equilibrium, I asked Max if he had ever used an outboard. "Yes, I have, but not anymore. That was in the old days before my epiphany at the Panama Canal. However, that’s part of a long story — a long sea story." Tve got plenty of time, Max. And I’d love to hear it." Yes, but when I say a sea story I also mean a tale best told at sea. However, if you would like to sail me to Tamarindo, I would gladly regale you with the entire saga.'], "But Max, I’ve just come from there. Why this great craving to go to Tamarindo and why don’t you take Maybe Thursday?" "The salt water pump on my engine is blown so I can’t motor and the headboard on my main ripped out so I can’t sail. In the meantime I’ve got a buyer in Tamarindo that

from the profits for helping me." This was starting to get very tempting. I could earn some cruising money, hear Max’s saga and meet what certainly must be an endangered species — a Swiss surfer. "Okay, Max, it’s a deal — if we can wait a couple of days to leave. I’d like to hang here and relax a bit." Several tides later, we were riding a strong ebb out of the Gulf of Nicoya. We skirted the unmarked rock that had taken a Jaws-sized bite out of a Fisher 37 named Ida Z. Fortunately both the family and their pilothouse cutter survived. A suitcase-size chunk of her hull now adorns the Isla Gitana palapa. 1 At Bahia Ballena we passed the unfortu¬ nate CSY 44 that now serves as a pelican sanctuary and guano plantation. Rounding Cabo Blanco, we searched the shoreline for the remains of a Japanese car carrier that had met her end nearby. Because it was dusk we were unable to spot her. So I’ll never know whether the Wreck of the Screuppo Maru is just another sailors’ myth. The beautiful sunset and our passage from gulf to ocean was the catalyst that Max needed to tell-me the yarn that I yearned for — the tale of his transformation.

I don’t want to lose." A certain euphoric agricultural product sprang to mind as his possible merchandise. I had my suspicions, but wanting to give him the benefit of the doubt 1 replied, "And what kind of exotic goods might you be wishing to share with the good citizens of Tamarindo, Maxo Polo?" "I have a mint condition long board that a rich, Swiss surfer wants to buy. It’s too big to take on the bus. I’ll give you 100 bucks

11 began at the Balboa Yacht Club on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. For many years it had been his dream to transit the Canal and idle away in the Western Carib¬ bean. The San Bias Islands, Roatan, Belize and the Rio Dulce — their names alone quickened his pulse and pulled at his anchor. But just when he was on the threshold of realizing his dream, Darth Destiny interFebruary. 1995 •

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RAY JASON'S SEA GYPSY VIGNETTES vened. Since Max would need to motor his boat through long stretches of the Canal, he undertook a preventive maintenance pro¬ gram on his aging diesel. He installed a new impeller, changed the oil and filter, replaced the .thermostat and decided to examine the fuel injectors. He did not decide to drop one of them but Darth made this choice for him. It landed directly on its tip — thus destroying it forever. So now he had to order a new one from Califor¬ nia. It was supposed to take one or two weeks but ended up being nearly a month. He tried to lessen the frustration of this delay by ordering some other items from the States that he couldn’t buy locally. Finally, everything cleared Customs and he was happily rolling his stack of boxes towards the Balboa Yacht Club dock in one of the carts that they provide. These are basically wooden boxes on wheels with a long U-shaped handle made out of alumi¬ num tubing.

The tidal range is extreme there, so the ramp to the dock is a long one. When the tide is low, it is also steep. Very steep. Steeper than credit card interest rates. Midway down the ramp, the handle sudden¬ ly broke off from the cart and Max watched his precious cargo trundle down the incline, across the dock and into the dirty water. At this point, one might expect cries of anguish or rage. Instead, Max walked quietly to the edge of the dock and pointed the rotten aluminum handle at the spot where everything had sunk. He stood frozen in this position for several minutes. To someone passing by, he must have looked like a demented medicine man with a misshapen dowsing stick trying to find dry where there is only wet. Music brought him out of his trance. A small workboat passing nearby was playing the song, Cast Your Fate to the Wind. To Max it seemed like the lyrics of the song were a personalized Notice to Mariners instructing him that it was not yet his time to cross over to the islands of his desires. So he went back! He changed his exit zarpe from Roatan to Costa Rica, arranged for another injector to be shipped to Puntarenas and waited for a favorable breeze. This was the first time he ever attempted a lengthy passage without his engine as back¬ up, but since he was casting his fate to the wind it didn’t matter anyway. He also realized that if he could change his destination so dramatically, he could also change his attitude. His life’s quest would now be to no longer sweat the small stuff. He renamed his boat Maybe Thursday which summed up his new, carefree attitude tow¬ ards departures and arrivals. His motto Page 122 •

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became "Why worry at a banquet?" because he realized that, even when totally becalmed, if one remains alert and observant there is

Max watched trundle down the incline, across the dock and into the dirty water. still a lot going on in the sea, in the sky and in the library. Amazingly enough, he was not becalmed — except philosophically. In fact, it seemed like the forces of nature were rewarding him for this new tack in his life’s course. A favorable current nudged him northward, a warm, manageable wind caressed his sails and a celestial circus entertained him. He saw double rainbows, meteor showers and even a rare, pale lavender moonbow. In the water there were booby birds convening on the backs of gigantic sea turtles. During the nights, dolphins sped towards his hull like torpedoes of phosphor¬ escent, squealing joy. And his favorite visitation came from a mother manta ray and her newborn. The majestic mom was teach¬ ing the youngster the pleasure of swimming on the border of light and shadow that a sailboat casts. Each new treasure reinforced his determi¬ nation to retool his life so that he would worry less and enjoy more.

HIT 1 las it been difficult to sustain that maximum mellow attitude?" I asked him when it was clear the story was beginning to wind down. "Of course it is sometimes, but cruising is certainly one of the most ideal lifestyles for fostering tranquility. And every time that I’m tempted to lose my composure, I remember how transient my problems are and how everlasting are my memories of that moonbow and those mantas. I also keep myself in line by regular use of the purgatorio." "The what?" I asked. "The oven on a small sailboat. Also known as the saunacator because of the way it heats up the cabin. And by the way, can I use yours now? The first night at sea it’s a nice ritual, plus it means delicious bread on the late watches."

"Sounds great. But let me show you how to light the pilot — it’s a bit quirky." By 2300 we were enjoying the carbos of his labor. Since the breeze had died we were sitting on Aventura’s foredeck to lessen the diesel din while we savored the warm, deli¬ cious bread. We both spotted the lights at the same time. Green and red with no separation be¬ tween them. "Must be a masthead tricolor," said Max. "Yep, looks like we’ve got another sail¬ boat in the neighborhood," I added. "Shall we chat ’em up on the radio?" "Absolutely. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind a little conversation to speed along a night watch." But no one responded.

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hey’re getting pretty close now" said Max, who had moved to the cockpit. "We better alter course." Which we did. We also gave them some very loud blasts with the air horn. Still there was no response from the oncoming sloop. "This is beginning to piss me off, Max." "Relax," he responded. "Have you got a spotlight?" ’You bet — and it’s a strong one. It could melt the chrome off a winch handle." So we ground zeroed them. But amazing¬ ly no one popped their head out of the cabin. "Max, how can any self-respecting ocean sailor keep such a shabby watch? I feel like motoring up right beside them and blasting them with the light and the airhorn at the same time." "Go ahead and ease up beside them, but I’ve got a better idea than blasting them," suggested Max. Then he went below. When he returned he was carrying the other fresh loaf of bread. "As close as you can," whispered Max, but do it quietly." When we were only a few feet away he gently tossed the loaf of bread into the offending sailboat’s cockpit. I eased the helm down and we returned to our original course. Max’s smile was both mischievous and beatific. "You are mellow indeed," I said to him. "I would never have thought of that." "Well, sometimes it’s better to spook a sailor into watchfulness than blast him!" "Sounds like a good theory to me,” I answered. "It’s more than just theory," said Max. "I once found a loaf of midnight manna in my cockpit." — ray jason

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MAX EBB'S It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I pulled into the yacht club parking lot. But this would be fun — a perfect use of the new large-screen TV that had recently been purchased for the dining room. The America’s Cup boats were still in the

I was nearly frozen in my tracks by what I saw and heard upon entering the room... second round-robin, and there was no com¬ plete race programming being broadcast in the U.S. at the time. However, a club member had brought back a tape of one of the races from Europe. In sharp contrast to the sparse coverage of the early trials in the U.S., a European cable channel had been broadcasting the races from start to finish — and after some difficulty getting the tape converted to the right format, it was ready to be shown to a small group of dedicated America’s Cup fans at the yacht club. We even had a translator lined up to do the commentary in English when it seemed nec¬ essary.

My worst fears were confirmed once 1 was inside the building and heard the noise of a crowd coming from the dining room. A col¬ lection of plastic containers had been tacked up to the wall over the stairs, arranged to spell out "Tupperware Party" with a big plastic arrow pointing up to the dining room.

"\A7 V V hat’s the idea of having a rental on a Sunday?" I demanded of the club man¬ ager after storming down to fiis office. "The board voted explicitly to end weekend rentals after the first week of January. This a yacht club, fercrissakes, not my grand¬ mother’s canasta club. . ." "Calm down, Max," said1 the manager. "It’s only a Tupperware party for the. . ." "A Tupperware party?" I yelled back. "Since when does tupperware have anything to do with sailing?" "It must, Max. You see, it was all arranged by. . ." "I don’t care who arranged it! The club spends all that money on a giant TV monitor and now we can’t even use it because the management seems to think that leftover potato salad is more important than the America’s Cup!" The office phone rang, saving the manager from the rest of my tirade. "It probably wasn’t his fault anyway," I thought

seen." I walked over to the dining room. Maybe there’d be a member in there who could tell me who set this travesty up. But I was nearly frozen in my tracks by what I saw and heard upon entering the room.

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But there were a lot of cars in the parking lot for such a small group of fans. Had word gotten out to the membership at large? I didn’t think we had that many America’s Cup fans. Or — much worse — was some¬ thing else going on at the yacht club? Page 124 •

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as I stomped back up the stairs. "But I’ll find out who’s behind this. It’s about the most inappropriate use of club facilities I’ve ever

tainer for our onboard racing tools. I mean, like, there’s never been a purpose-made 'toolbox’ that was anywhere near as water¬ proof. And this design has the drain tray grid, so even if water does get in when the box is open, the tools are above the moisture that collects on the bottom. Observe, please — these needlenose pliers still work smooth¬ ly after a whole season of ocean racing." It was Lee Helm behind the podium, demonstrating the use of Tupperware on the small ocean racer she sails on. She was the last person I’d ever expect to go in for this sort of nonsense. In turn, she held up a small pair of wirecutters, a combination screw¬ driver, a crescent wrench and a pair of visegrips, and showed us how neatly they all fit into a particular style of Tupperware container. "And this one is really cool," she continued. "It’s supposed to be for celery, and it also has the rack on the bottom that lets condensation collect underneath. That’s

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Tupperware comes in sizes to fit almost apy boating application short of stowing a dinghy. especially important for this application, because we don’t use the lid. Large boats use a space-case or milk crate for all their winch handles and snatch blocks and stuff— what they call the 'jewelry box'. We use the Produce Manager™ for our jewelry box." She held up another plastic box, this one containing several winch handles and genoa lead blocks, along with assorted shackles and other miscellaneous parts. "Note that it’s just narrow enough to fit on the shelf behind the bunk backrest, yet long enough for a 10-inch winch handle. And the rack inside keeps everything out of the damp bottom when the condensation drips in from overhead." "$16.95 plus tax," added a woman stand¬ ing on one side of the podium. This, I sur¬ mised, must be the Tupperware Lady'. There was a question from the floor: "About those little wire-cutters in your toolbox," asked one of my racing friends who was supposed to be watching the America’s Cup video with me. "Is that really big enough to cut a 3/16ths 1x19 wire?" "For sure. But only if they’re like really sharp," Lee answered. "One boat I sailed on kept a brand new one in a special box just for cutting things away after a dismasting. It

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was taped up to discourage any kind of rou¬ tine use. There’s a Freezer Mate™ that’s just the right size." "That would be the three-by-six-by-nine," said the Tupperware Lady, holding up ano¬ ther example of her product. "$5.80 plus tax." "Some boats carry a hacksaw, too," Lee added. "That’s usually the most difficult item to fit into the toolbox. But like, there’s a really strong container that’s just long enough to work, and still shallow enough to fit in a locker under a quarter berth. It’s in the scientific/medical Tupperware catalog that we have up at the lab." "Thank you for sharing," said the Tupper¬ ware Lady as Lee surrendered the floor to the next contributor.

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VV e could never keep our sand¬ wiches dry during a race until we got one of these boxes," said the next speaker. "Some of the ice in the icebox would always melt and leak out of the ice bags, or something would spill. Then I got this..." He held up another rectangular plastic box, this one measuring seven by eleven by nine inches high, or so we were told. "I call it the 'ammo box' because it’s about the same size and shape as the traditional steel ammo box. What I like about it is that it

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just fits inside the ice box — exactly the right height and width — and holds six sand¬ wiches from the local deli." The 'ammo box' was complete with sand¬ wiches wrapped in white deli paper. "Keeps ’em dry and fresh, even on two-race days!" He even had a list printed on the cover of the box indicating which crew members like which condiments on their sandwiches — everyone had a different pre¬ ferred combination of mayo, mustard, toma¬ to and sprouts. I couldn’t help but wonder if perhaps this contributed to the fact that he always seemed to have plenty of experienced crew to choose from. While he went on to demonstrate con¬ tainers that were perfect for cookies, muffins and Danish pastries, the Tupperware Lady herself walked around to the back of the room to greet me. "Free samples!" she said in a loud whis¬ per, holding out a big Tupperware container filled with tiny little Tupperware containers in assorted colors. "Take two!" she insisted as I reached in. "Use one for spare bulbs for the running lights and compass," advised another of my sailing friends sitting nearby. "And use the other for spare winch pawls and springs." Sounded good. I took two in different colors for the two suggested uses.

he next speaker wanted to discuss flares. He was a powerboater, and known to be a bit pompous at meetings. To make his point, he brought in one of those bright orange canisters that a popular brand of flare pistol is sold in. 1 "Now, this container looks like it’s pretty

"The management seems to think leftover potato salad is more important than the America's Cup!" iMi

high-tech, but it turns out it’s nowhere near waterproof. If you mount it up on a bulkhead it might be acceptable. But what if it gets stowed away in the back of a locker some¬ place? And what if any water leaks into that locker? This container will not — I repeat, not — keep the water out of your flares." Holding the flare container over a February. 1995 • towt» •

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Tupperware tray, he twisted the two halves of the flare canister to open it up. About a pint of water spilled out into the tray. He pulled out a hopelessly corroded flare pistol, and some soggy flares. "This, ladies and gentlemen, is what I found in here last year when I lost power due to a fuel management problem just outside the Gate on an ebb tide." We had heard the story before, and laughed at his 'fuel management problem.' Then he showed us his new flare kit, with about $300 worth of parachute flares tucked neatly in an airtight Tupperware container.

ext up was another club member talking about all the tools in his dock box, and how the clear plastic boxes made life so much easier for him to sort out his nuts, bolts and clevis pins. He also had to tell us all about the small cylindrical container that keeps the roll of T.P. in the head from getting soggy. Then it was order time. The Tupperware Lady was passing out order forms as fast as

she could tear them off her pad, all the while pulling out more samples and quoting prices. Even Lee was ordering. "Lee," I asked when I had made my way over to her. "How can you afford to buy this stuff on your student’s income? You don’t

"They oil soil 'tupperwore' boots; why shouldn't they keep their stuff in Tupperwore boxes?" even have a boat." "Just some early gift shopping, Max. Besides, it may be more expensive than the brand X plastic boxes, but it’s quality stuff, and the seals really are airtight. What sur¬ prises me is that, like, all these people from

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With reports this month on an old friend In Bequia, a career charter couple’s 'Cape Horn dream boat', bareboat chartering a Scandinavian super yacht, relections on European chartering and miscellaneous Charter Notes.

Ridin’ the Waves on the ol’ Friendship Rose Anyone who’s had the good fortune to spend time in Bequia during the last 30 years has probably heard of this tiny Grenadine island’s most famous sailing craft, the 85foot schooner Friendship Rose. Hand hewed by Bequian shipwrights in the late ’60s, she was put into service carrying cargo and passengers between her sleepy home port of Port Elizabeth, Bequia, and the 'big city' of Kingstown, St. Vincent. Over time, she not only became the favored transport across that seven-mile patch of water, but became a household name among Caribbean yachties and vacationers. With her broad belly, her fourinch-thick hull and her low-tech gaff rig, she was never sleek, speedy nor easy to handle. But for a quarter century she carried great loads of cargo and thousands of people with steadfast regularity. As sometime Bequia resident Judd Redfield recalls, "Her spacious cargo hold would be filled with fresh local fruit, cases of beer and soda, propane tanks, and just about anything else you could think of. On deck were pigs, chickens, goats and, of course, people." As years went by, though, several 'roll-on,

roll-off island freighters competed with the Rose for cargo and passengers. Those who had come to love this charismatic old work¬ horse feared that her useful d^ys might be coming to an end. Then, in 1992, when Bequia’s airport was opened, the Rose was sadly put up for sale. But this tale has a happy ending. Today, the same creaky olcl Friendship Rose that has given so many travelers cheerful memories is sailing again in a new incarnation — she’s entered the charter trade! After a thorough facelift, she now spends her days sailing vacationers from Port Elizabeth to Mustique — home of 'world famous' Basel’s Bar as well as the vacation hideaway of Mick Jagger — and to the Tobago Cays, a low-lying cluster of islets skirted by a massive reef which is renowned for snorkeling. Redfield (who now lives in Carmel) reports that the deckhouse was removed and an efficient little galley was built just aft of the main mast. The cavernous cargo hold was transformed into a salon with two heads and two dressing rooms. Astern there’s now Did you say your name was 'Rambling Rose'... It'll be a sad day when all the hand-built Caribbean gaffers are gone.

It may not have been 'rapid transit, but even¬ tually the 'Friendship Rose' always delivered her load of people, cargo and livestock.

a broad sun deck for basking. The ol’ Friendship Rose may not be a match for sexy luxury charter yachts like Swans and Dynamiques, but if you’re Page 132 • Lt&UJt 3? • February. 1995

looking for a vessel that is apropos to her surroundings, the Rose is a winner — ideal for a tropical wedding or a private bash with a Calypso band pulsing on the aft deck! So the next time you’re idling 'down island', consider taking a ride on our old friend, the Rose. At the very least, you’ll come away with an insight into the traditional sea¬ manship of West Indian mariners and a legendary lifestyle that is slowly slipping away. — latitude/aet Onward, Into the Mist Some charter crews burn out after a few short seasons. Others hang in for a long-term career, despite the grating effect of having to cheerfully host guests week after week. But the veteran charter team of Richard and Sheri Crowe has taken an innovative approach. After running Orange Coast College’s offshore sailing programs aboard the Alaska Eagle for the past 14 years, they’ve recently constructed a special 'ex¬ pedition' charter, vessel, Polar Mist, for

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couple undoubtedly knows a bit of seaman¬ ship. Designed specifically for 'polar cruising' by Frenchman Philippe Subero, Polar Mist represents the amalgamation of many inno¬ vative design features. Her beefy, 54-foot aluminum hull is up to the task of bashing icebergs and with her articulating rudder and retractable keel she is adaptable to a variety of conditions — including three-foot-deep anchorages. She carries a cutter rig for versatility and her 17 feet of beam makes her both stable offshore and roomy below decks. Yes, there are three heaters and each of four double cabins is well insulated. There’s also a heated steering station inside the pilothouse. So if you’re looking for a real adventure in good company, consider sailing to the ends of the earth with Polar Mist. Orange Coast College Sailing Center handles reser¬ vations at (714) 645-9412. Just remember to bring your long johns and don’t worry, the drinks will definitely be well chilled. — latitude/aet

Cape Horn veterans Rich and Sheri Crowe knew they wanted their expedition craft, 'Polar Mist', to be beefy, versatile and very well heated!

exploring one of the world’s most challeng¬ ing cruising grounds, southern Patagonia and Antarctica. The idea, says Rich, is to get away from the 'normal' offshore cruising destinations that they’ve frequented in recent years (like French Polynesia and the Pacific Northwest) and offer something that’s a bit more "out on the edge." (For Sheri and Rich, sailing to Tahiti is a 'milk run'!) Although the weather conditions in the far south can be quite severe, and, at its worst, the waters off Cape Horn can be night¬ marish, this pristine, rarely traveled area also offers distinct rewards to those adventurers who are hardy enough to explore it. This is a land of massive glaciers untouched by man, prolific wildlife and unparalleled serenity. Having already spent two seasons explor¬ ing the far south aboard their Farr 44 Confetti, the Crowes have carefully mapped out a four-and-a-half month expedition plan

which will take Polar Mist 10,000 miles from Newport Beach (November 4) to Antarctica in a series of seven legs — each open to sue spirited participants. After coasting to Acapulco, Polar Mist will blast south, 2,700 miles to Easter Island, non-stop. It’s another 2,000 miles to the Chilean coast, where she’ll enter the maze of glacier-carved fiords which make up the Inside Passage. Then, after two shorter circuits in the Cape Horn area, Polar Mist will complete her ’95 season with an ambitious, month-long expedition across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. You do not have to be a super sailor to sign for one of these adventures — although it certainly wouldn’t hurt. It’s more important that you have the right attitude (i.e. no whiners, prima donas or overbearing knowit-alls). In these waters specific itineraries are 'attempted', not promised, and having flex¬ ible expectations is a must. After shepherd¬ ing hundreds of voyage participants over the years, the Crowes are definitely well prac¬ ticed as charter hosts, and with a combined total of — would you believe — 270,000 offshore sea miles between them, this salty

Flying through the Leewards with the Grace of a Swan Many Latitude 38 readers have had a Caribbean charter experience or two, but our two-week trip last summer was a bit unusual. This time, my wife Meredith and 1 didn’t rent just any bareboat — we chartered a sleek Swan 46 from Nautor Swan Charters in St. Martin. After the new Swan 40 we had reserved was T-boned during Antigua Race Week, the folks at Nautor asked if we would mind upgrading to a 46. Mind? Rigoletto was an impressive yacht with her LOA of 47.1 feet, beam of 14.5 feet and a solid 31,300 pounds of displacement. She came equipped with an inflatable dinghy and outboard, full spin¬ naker gear, auto-helm and even a boat phone! What made chartering a Swan econo¬ mically possible for us was taking advantage *of the offseason (spring and summer) rates, when the last thing most North Americans are thinking about is a vacation in the Caribbean. Nautor Swan Charters maintains 23 sailboats ranging from 36 to 68 feet, but the week we chartered, only three of them were rented. Not only was the price competitive with other companies — let’s see, shall we rent a Beneteau or a Swan? — but the staff was very professional and February. 1995 • UMUcJg • Page 133

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accommodating to any reasonable request. During the summer months, anchorages are uncrowded, the trades still blow a steady 20 knots and sailing conditions are generally a bit more challenging than in the Virgins. And because visitors are few, one can dine at any restaurant in Gustavia, St. Barts without a reservation. Sailing out of Port Lonvilliers on the French side of St. Martin, we beat up and around Anguilla into Road Bay, a short but exhilarating passage. Anguilla is a low island surrounded by spectacular white sand beaches and banks of coral. This island is administered by the British and one must clear customs at Road Bay. From there it’s a great day sail to Sandy Island, Prickly Pear Cays and Dog Island. Cruising permits are required, however, which may be obtained from Customs and Immigration behind the commercial dock. The fees, based on tonnage, are fairly steep — ours was $45 per day. Unfortunately it’s a goofy system because a one-day cruising permit ends at midnight which means that to stay at an overnight anchorage outside Broad Bay you have to pay a two-day fee. Nevertheless, exploring the nearby cays with their perfect white sand beaches and extraordinary snorkeling is well worth the extra effort and expense. We spent three nights anchored in Road Bay enjoying Sandy Ground Village which has a small collection of casual beachfront restaurants and bars to check out. The local favorite is Johno’s, where Anguilla Day celebrations rave on late into the night with live music and plenty of rum drinks. A highlight of the anchorage was providing Woodwind from Seattle with a current issue of Latitude 38. The family of four aboard had already been cruising for seven years and were headed 'down island' for the summer. Leaving Anguilla, we had a pleasant 40mile sail to our absolutely favorite island, St. Barts. What a place! — a beautiful island populated by beautiful people which has an atmosphere that is purely French. Casual sophistication abounds in cafes, patisseries and bars. Streets buzz with mopeds and mini-mokes and there is always plenty of portside activity. St. Barts offers gourmet dining, pristine beaches (Grand Saline is our personal favorite), narrow winding roads with overlooks, windsurfing in Baie St. Jean and, of course, the infamous airport with its Page 134 • UlUoM Z9 • February, 1995

treacherous approach. The inner harbor at the quaint town of Gustavia is surrounded by red roofed buildings. Here the ambiance is a blend of Caribbean and Mediterranean influences. We motored over to Anse de Columbier, the only other anchorage on the island. This secluded bay is surrounded by a perfect beach backed by palms and a steep hill. There is no direct road access, therefore the only way to the bay other than via boat is a mile long trek over the hills from Anse des Flammands. Anchoring safely can be a little tricky, as the wind swings around, but one can eventually find adequate holding ground in 20-30 feet of water on a sand and weed bottom. After a 24-mile sail back to the French side of St. Martin — we now regret not taking a side trip to St. Kitts — we anchored in Friar’s Bay. It’s a quiet cove right around the corner from Baie Grand Case which has a long sweeping beach and a reputation as one of the prime 'gastronomic centers' of St. Martin. A single street parallels the bay offering grilled lobster from sidewalk

A traditional Anguillan sloop strikes a stark contrast to Jim and Meredith Tull's Swan 46 bareboat’Rigoletto'. Will they be spoiled forever?

vendors, outside dining in Cha Cha Cha’s lively courtyard, or experience true haute cuisine in a waterfront bistro. Next stop was Orient Bay, which has a somewhat tricky entrance due to the fringing coral reefs. We tucked up behind He Pinel, which was shallow given Rigoletto’s 8.9 foot draft, lie Pinel is a small island with sandy beaches, waving palms and a couple of hills to hike. Across the bay, the main beach is huge and the most commercialized stop we made during our charter. At one end is Club Orient complete with all its various nudist colony activities including windsurfing, volleyball and parasailing — watch out for those leg straps! One practical suggestion for the islands we visited is not to bother exchanging money ahead of time. The almighty U.S. dollar is welcome everywhere, so save yourself the hassle of conversion. The biggest problem following our Nautor’s Swan charter experience is being spoiled in terms of the size and quality of the charter boat. A Swan 46 is clearly more boat

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than one couple requires, but it’s awfully easy to get accustomed to two heads, a luxurious aft stateroom and the overall spaciousness of such a classy yacht. Needless to say, we couldn’t have been happier with our entire experience. We encourage readers to consider chartering a Swan for a change, and sailing the Leewards during the off season. —jim and meredith tull san francisco In Search of New Charter Venues: A European Sailing Primer If you follow the rule 'red, right, returning' when sailing in Europe, you might just get that horrible sinking feeling — literally! The red and green nav markers are reversed over here. Working in Europe for a couple of years has given my wife and me a great opportunity to expand our sailing horizons, and not just in buoyage and lights. Be warned that there are other differences too. We thought some personal impressions might be useful to anyone thinking of sailing over here. Our first trip was a week around Corfu and Paxos on the west coast of Greece. Great water, both clear and warm,

but almost no markers. Winds here were mainly in the afternoon. Most anchorages provide good holding, but you may choose to toss out a stern anchor and tie up bow to, on the quay (or vice versa). Greece is certainly a great country to explore in terms of history and culture. Next came the Solent (March, by the way, is a tad early for England!). In these waters there’s good atmosphere, great pubs, lots of history and only limited language problems — you don’t call it a 'fanny pack' there. Tying up to mooring posts bow and stern was a bit of an adventure, but you get the hang of it, and there are 'regular' marinas too. The rather considerable tidal range could prove something of a surprise to Californians, especially if you tie up alongside a quay at high tide and leave for a few hours! The skerries — rock islands south of Stockholm — weren’t. (Scary, that is.) You just need above average piloting skills. The Swedish charts are excellent, and there are a number of sources with suggestions of quiet anchorages. You can stay within the protection of the skerries or head outside to the open Baltic. In the skerries you drop a stern anchor and tie your bow to a rock, preferably by means of a mooring ring. Or, if

you’re feeling more sociable, use a dock. It’s a good place to get away from the world, although the weather can be a problem. The people there are friendly and most speak

English well. It’s a pretty, forested country. Most recently, we did the south coast of Norway. It’s much like Sweden, only this time we had gorgeous warm weather. The Norwegian charts actually have too much information, especially in term of soundings. There are so many soundings you can’t see the rocks (on the charts anyway). Southern Europe is generally considered the 'hot spot' for chartering, but we’ve always had a great time in the northern areas too. Besides, we’re not 'disco-sailors' anyway. We prefer a quiet anchorage surrounded by nature. If you’re willing to take a chance on the weather and are looking for something different, Northern Europe offers great variety and interesting sailing. If you’re more mainstream in your tastes, southern Europe offers great weather, warm water and a fascinating dose of history to boot. — bob stedjee luneburg, germany Charter Notes Okay, we admit it. We announced the wrong dates for Antigua Sailing Week in last month’s issue. Fortunately, we’ve got one Although Northern European weather can be iffy, the ports 'o call — like this town in Holland — are often culturally rich and picture-perfect.

hell of an excuse: we pulled the dates from Nicholson Yacht Charters’ newsletter — and their family started the darned thing! Anyway, there’s still time to change your calendar and reserve a boat. The proper dates are April 30May 6 and good times are guaranteed. February, 1995 • Ut&JeZ? • Page 135

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THE RAGING ;

Five midwinter races were canceled due to inclement weather last month, but we still managed to fill our allotted pages with news of the Rogers Whit¬ bread 30, an insightful TransPac update from Tom Leweck, a quick review of Key West Race Week, results of three midwinter races that were held, and the usual random, disconnected 'race notes' at the end.

Blasting Into the Future Sticky Fingers, the Simon Rogers-de¬ signed prototype Whitbread 30 that rocked the English racing world last summer, is scheduled to arrive on San Francisco Bay in late March! And that’s only half the good news: the molds and tooling are also being shipped, and Ron Moore will begin building the 32-foot rocketships in Santa Cruz this April. The first production Rogers W-30s should be available in early summer. "I’m completely jazzed!" enthused Sausalito sailor John Williams, who now owns Sticky Fingers, as well as exclusive American marketing rights for the innovative design. "First the Whitbread 60s, now the 30s — this boat makes a lot of sense, and at a base price of $75,000, it represents a good value, too." If nothing else, the quick new design is certainly versatile: it can be sailed with 662 pounds of moveable water ballast and a crew of four, or it can be sailed on an 'empty stomach' with a crew of seven or eight. Spin¬ naker options are almost endless: Asym¬ metric or symmetric? Masthead or fractional? Spinnaker pole or bowsprit? At 5,072 pounds, the boat planes downwind, yet is still stiff enough to carry the sail plan to weather. "It even has a decent interior, though I wouldn’t try to pass it off as a cruiser," explained John. Williams, an Aussie expatriate who describes himself as a "dedicated consumer, not a boatbuilder", had progressed from a J/24 (Zilla) to a J/29 (Maybe) to a J/35 (Ukiyo). The urge to own a racing boat struck him again last fall, and after a demo ride in Lymington, England, on Fingers, he was hooked not only on the boat but the whole project. "Sailing is changing, and the time is right for the Whitbread 30 class," he maintains. "And with the Rogers 30, we’ve got at least a two year lead time on any competing designs." Given his marketing skills — John owns a direct marketing and product development company in Sausalito — and Ron’s wellestablished talents as a boatbuilder, the project seems destined to be a success before Page 142 • LUiUJtZS • February. 1995

it’s even started. Three boats have already been sold (all are going to Bermuda), and three other orders are pending from various corners of the country. After watching the promotional video and pouring over the slick marketing package, we wera.ready to order one ourselves! Possible names for our new boat include Voodoo Lounge, Steel Wheels and Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown. Back to reality: We’ll profile this exciting new design in much more detail after it arrives. In the meantime, if you want to reserve a testsail or get your hands on the literature, call Williams and his associates at Whitbread Yachts (U.S.) Limited at 1-800W30-6236. Locally, call (415) 331-6236. TransPac Update After months of study and discussion, the Transpacific YC has nailed down the upper speed limits for their 1995 race. And as might be expected, not everyone is happy about those limits. One veteran observer, Bill Lee, thinks this mixed reaction is probably a good thing. "Right now everyone’s whining," Lee ex¬ plained, "but that only means the TransPac Board did a good job!" Lee likes the new limits and believes they will truly level the playing field. "It’s going to be a real turkey shoot for the first to finish trophy," he said. Yacht designer Jim Pugh disagrees. "A turbo-charged sled will be the first boat to Hawaii," he stated without equivocation. Pugh doesn’t think there is any way the ILC Maxi Windquest, or any other boat, can gain enough distance in the early stages of the race to hold off a turbo-charged sled in the tradewinds. The TransPac sailing instructions stipulate that entries cannot exceed any of the speed limits for an ILC Maxi. . . with one very big exception. IOR boats, with a hull date prior to January 1, 1992, will be allowed to trade some upwind Speed for downwind speed in the 10 and 20 knot wind ranges — as long as they don’t exceed the downwind speed limits by more than six percent. At least two ULDB 70 owners think a six percent edge over an

ILC Maxi downwind is a lot. . . and they’re turbo-charging their sleds to that limit. Hal Ward could not keep from smiling as he described the sail plan of his new Andrews 70, Cheval. His new fractional rig will tower over the mast of his previous N/M 70 by nine feet. The headsail size won’t change much, but the boat will sport a gigantic mainsail and huge masthead spin¬ nakers. The new Cheval will have a very deep bulb keel that will draw 18 inches more than the ULDB 70 rules allow. But Ward’s new boat will not be a ULDB 70. Although the

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hull shape is the same, the rest of the boat is being modified to be first to finish at the Diamond Head lighthouse. * Roy Disney’s Santa Cruz 70, Pyewacket will also discard its ULDB 70 trim for an attack on the first to finish trophy — and Merlin's 1977 record of 8 days, 11 hours and 1 minute. The San Diego design firm of Reichel/Pugh did the number crunching for Disney. They developed a new config¬

uration for Pyewacket that, like Cheval, includes a huge new fractional rig, masthead kites and a deep bulb keel. Pugh is convinced that Pyewacket, or some other turbo-charged sled, will lead the fleet to Honolulu. "The six percent down¬ wind advantage over the ILC Maxis is just too much," he said. While he is happy for client Disney, he feels Windquest and the other ILC Maxis got the short end of the stick. And he obviously doesn’t feel good about that — Pugh and his partner John Reichel designed Windquest. Bruce Farr agrees with Pugh. Farr /

acknowledges that the IOR boats deserve a little help, but two percent over ILC Maxi speed limits is his recommendation — not the six percent allowed by the TransPac board. Of course, Farr also has more than an academic interest in the rating cap. He designed Larry Ellison’s new ILC Maxi, Sayonara, which will be in the TransPac Race. L.J. Edgecomb, a member of TransPac’s technical committee, admits there’s a chance that six percent may not be the right number. However, he points out if the TransPac Board had merely adopted the language of the ILC Maxi rule, there would have been no speed limits for an IOR boat (read: sled). . . as long as they stayed within the weighted average of nine pairs of wind/speed numbers. TransPac YC added the six percent restriction to eliminate that loophole in the ILC Maxi rule. "We really believe the six percent limit will do a good job of leveling the field," Edgecomb said. "However, if we’re wrong, the number will be modified for the ’97 race," he added. Edgecomb went on to say that other sled owners are also considering souping-up their boats for the TransPac. Brack Duker is reportedly studying options for modifying Evolution, while Jim Ryley has already made plans for Mirage. However, Ryley’s changes will not be as dramatic as the modifications being made to Cheval and Pyewacket. "I’m planning to take out the internal ballast and put on a longer boom and longer spinnaker poles," Ryley volunteered. For the moment, however, those plans are on hold because of conversations he’s had with other sled owners. There are signs that the ULDB 70 Association’s race to Lahaina might not get off the ground. The 70s scheduled this con¬ flicting race to protest the TransPac YC’s decision to remove the traditional rating cap of 70 feet IOR. But Ryley has been told that only four sled owners have actually com¬ mitted to racing to Lahaina. "If the Lahaina Race falls apart, and other sleds decide to enter the TransPac, I’ll keep Mirage in ULDB 70 trim and race with that class," Ryley explained. He plans to make his decision by March 1. It’s important to remember that only IOR designs with a hull date prior to January 1, 1992 are eligible to trade upwind speed for downwind speed, and thus exceed the ILC Maxi speed limits. Steve Rander’s Rage is not eligible for that allowance — it has to rate within the ILC Maxi speed envelope. In its present configuration, Edgecomb is quite sure Rage exceeds those limits. On the other hand, Merlin is eligible, and the boat could February. 1995 •UvxUcVi* Page 143

be hopped-up to go a full knot faster down¬ wind. In previous TransPac races, the boats were divided into ULDB 70, 10R, IMS and PHRF classes. This year, however, all boats will race in the same fleet with a single handicapping system — the TransPac rating system. The IMS rule will provide the foundation for individual handicaps, but some arbitrary factors will also be applied. Page 144 •

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Carbon fiber hulls and spars plus asym¬ metrical spinnakers will be permitted, but their speed producing effect will be handicapped by the new rating system. Whitbread 60s and mega-yachts have been invited to compete, if they can produce a class of three boats. However, these "invited guests" will not be eligible for handicap or elapsed time trophies. Additionally, the race is now open to

boats that are considerably smaller than those allowed in past races. Subject to approval by an eligibility committee, a boat with a PHRF rating as slow as 140 will be allowed to compete. Also new for the 1995 race will be a doublehanded division. Doublehanded boats, as well as any boats in the "invited guest" classes, will be permitted to use windvanes, autopilots, powered winches and

Chuting the breeze during Saturday's mellow Corinthian Midwinters. All photos 'Latitude1/jr.

furling gear. According to TPYC entry chair Sandy Martin, the new format is attracting a lot of interest. "We’ve already received 65 requests for invitations, and are presently processing more than 30 entries," Martin said. "I’m sure we’ll have more than 50 starters for the

race." Much of the interest has been generated by owners who want to race in the ILC Maxi division. "We’re hearing from owners on both sides of the Pacific Ocean," Martin said. It also looks like the race will have a big doublehanded division. TPYC already has eight doublehanded entries, ranging in size from a Hobie 33 to the SC 70 Mongoose. One thing for sure, this year’s TransPac /

Race will be a real gathering of the eagles. Crew lists are already taking on the look of a 'who’s who' in sailing. Reportedly, Sayonara’s crew will include Paul Cayard, Gary Weisman and Stan Honey, as well as Bill Erkelens, the captain of Larry Ellison’s Farr maxi. Rich DeVos’s Windquest isn’t hurting either, with John Bertrand putting together an all star crew. Robbie Haines, Ben Mitchell and Doug Rastello will join Roy Disney on February. 1995 • UUbJtlV • Page 145

THE RACING Pyewacket while Jeff Madrigali, Mark Rud¬ iger, Ron Love, Mike Howard, Scott Vogel and Bill Jenkins signed up for the Cheual program. The Transpacific YC made a lot of format changes this year to re-energize this classic 89 year-old race. At this point, those changes seem to be paying off. — tom leweck Corinthian YC Midwinters The first of two weekends in the 1995 Corinthian YC Midwinters attracted 114 sign-ups and 95 starters on January 20-21. For a change, the rain held off for Saturday’s race over to the Cityfront, which was held in a light and shifty southwesterly. The upwind mark was either Blossom or Fort Mason, depending on boat size, followed by a quick reach to Blackaller and then a spinnaker parade back to the finish in Raccoon Strait. It proved to be a fun and challenging course, just about the right length (10.6 miles and 9.3 miles, respectively) for a midwinter race. The White House rocked on Saturday night, with the festivities lubricated by a seemingly endless supply of free Steinlager beer, a buffet dinner and dancing to the excellent blues music of the Noyes Street Band. Daily trophies were also handed out — not the expected 'pickle dishes', but literally a jar of Trader Joe’s sweet pickles with the yacht club logo pasted on top. "The empty jars are redeemable at next month’s races (February 18-19) for the traditional CYC-logo’ed cocktail tumblers," explained head prankster Shama Kota. "We just got caught a little short this weekend!" On Sunday, torrential rain and gusts of wind over 30 knots kept many of the smaller boats at the dock. Ironically, the wind abated as the day wore on, leaving the fleet to sail to the Cityfront again in relatively manage¬ able 15-20 knot conditions. Three boats deserve mention for double-bulleting the weekend, no easy feat given the gamut of conditions: the Melges 24 Surfeit (borrowed by Casey Woodrum and a young crew), Rob Macfarlane’s shorthanded Newport 33 Tiger Beetle and the Antrim 40 trimaran Aotea, sailed by YC Commodore Peter Hogg. PHRF A (0-78) — 1) Fever, J/35, Barry Danieli/Tim Russell, 6 points; 2) Adrenaline Rush, 11 :Metre, Tom Dinkel/etc., 6.75; 3) (tie) Frequent Flyer, Express 37, Ted Hall/George Pedrick, and Blue Dog, 11:Metre, Tim Wells, 10; 5) China Cloud, J/40, Leigh Brite, 12. (13 boats) PHRF B (79-100) — 1) Mischief, Soverel 33, Bill Moore, 7.75 points; 2) Expressway, Express 34, Mike Condon, 8; 3) Limelight, J/105, Harry Blake, 8.75; 4) Two Scoops, Express 34, Goodwin/Longaker, 9; 5) Ozone, Olson 34, Carl Bauer, 11. (14 boats) PHRF C (101-145) — 1) Surfeit, Melges 24, Page 146 •U&&MZ9* February. 1995

Casey Woodrum, 1.5 points; 2) Mr. Bad Example, Express 27, John Hauser/Dave Gruver, 4; 3) (tie) Moonlight, Express 27, Jim Gibbs, and Fire Drill, Tartan Ten, Lambert Thom, 9; 5) Abigail Morgan, Express 27, Ron Kell, 10. (15 boats) PHRF D (146-185) — 1) (tie) Frenzy, Moore 24, Lon & Susie Woodrum, and Another White Boat, J/24, George Peck, 3.75; 3) Alchemy, Olson 25, Dr. Joe Kitterman, 4; 4) Barking Dog, Olson 25, Jeffrey Kroeber, 11; 5) (tie) Patriot, Yamaha 33, Roy Kinney, and Passing Wind, Olson 25, Sean Torsney, 13. (18 boats) PHRF E (186-up) — 1) Summertime Dream, Schumacher 26, Spooge3 Foundation, 2.75; 2) Amante, Rhodes 19, Kirk Smith, 4; 3) Faraway, O'Day 27, Jim Mueller, 5. (5 boats) KNARR — 1) Huldra, Jim Skaar, 2.75 points; 2) Cardinal Sagehen, Bill Tryon, 4.75; 3) (tie) Gannet, Bob Thalman, and Gjendin, Michael Roy, 6. (5 boats) NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Impetus, SJ 30, Francis Hevern, 2.75 points; 2) Smogen III, Custom 36, Julie Le Vicki, 4.75; 3) Tension II, Cal 20, John Nooteboom, 9; 4) (tie) Salty Dog, Ranger 28, Dick Henry, and Aolele IV, Cal 20, Julian Barnett, 11.(14 boats) SHORTHANDED — 1) Tiger Beetle, Newport 33, Rob Macfarlane, 1.5 points; 2) Bravo, Pretorien 35, Fred Hess, 5; 3) Honalee, Rozinante, Dawn & Paul Miller, 6. (8 boats) ' MULTIHULL — 1) Aotea, Antrim 40, Peter Hogg, 1.5 points; 2) (tie) Bad Boy, F-31, Gunter Shlicht, and The Wild Thing, F-24, Vic Thiry, 6. (4 boats)

Key West Race Week The eighth annual Mount Gay/Yachting Key West Race Week, held January 16-20 in Florida, was by all accounts another smashing success. Too bad it’s on the 'wrong' coast! A record 202 boats parti¬ cipated, representing 13 countries and 34 states, and swelling the population of the

'Growler', the only West Coast big boat at Key West Race Week, failed to live up to expect¬ ations in its second major regatta.

tiny resort island by over 2,000 people. Though many of the world’s grand prix sailors were tied up with the America’s Cup, there was certainly no lack of talent — or technology — at the sun-drenched sevenrace series. Though the winds were uncharacter¬ istically light for Key West, the action was hot and heavy, especially in the two IMS fleets, Mumm 36s and Melges 24s. Eighteen boats sailed in IMS, with John Thomson’s N/M 49 Infinity and Helmut Jahn’s new Farr 39 Flash Gordon successfully defending their ’94 class titles. Infinity won Boat of the Week honors in the process, earning a Magellan 500 DLX handheld GPS unit on top of the usual pickle dishes. Flash’s 1,1,1,1,5,1,1 record was the best in absolute terms, but when Infinity’s 1,9,2,4,7,1,2 tally was fed into "a sophisticated computer system measuring a number of scoring components, including time differentials and miles raced", the bigger boat popped out the overall winner. Designer Bruce Nelson, who sailed on the brand new N/M 46 Titan, was all smiles — his designs swept the top three spots in IMSA. Finishing fourth in IMS-B was the And¬ rews ILC 40 Growler, sailed by owner/driver Neil Barth, tactician Jeff Madrigali, Alan Andrews, Keith Kilpatrick, Bill Menninger, Rob Snyder, Jim Trudeau, Mike Howard, Brad Wheeler and Doug McClean. Their performance against the other two ILC 40s, High Noon and Aerosail Astro, and the awesome Flash (which is slightly bigger than the ILC 40 envelope) showed that Growler was quick enough upwind, but off the pace downwind. It must have been a bit of a 'reality check'

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for the Growler gang after winning the Ken¬ wood Cup overall. "We were geared up for heavier weather," admitted Andrews. "We’ve only seen the #1 up once before, during the long distance race at the Kenwood Cup." In the 18-boat Mumm 36 class, the largest fleet assembled to date, No Problem kicked butt with a 1,1,1,2,2,2,2 record. Chris Larson, the young J/22 world champion from Annapolis, filled in ably for regular No Problem helmsman Jim Brady, who was fulfilling his America’s Cup obligations. Hopefully, Larson thought to send Brady a bottle of bubbly when it was all over — Larson earned his weight in champagne for winning the Mumm 36 class! Remember the name — Chris Larson, a rep for North Sails, is one of the sport’s rising stars. Harry Melges, Buddy’s oldest son, took the gigantic (64 boats, another record!) Melges 24 class with a near-flawless 4,1,1,3, (21),1 record. Melges, who builds the popular little sportboats in Wisconsin, completely dominated the fiercely compet¬ itive class. Mark Reynolds was the top finisher among the California contingent, coming in third with Airgasm. Other West Coast Melgi in attendance included Don ’tBe No Dread (11), The Far Side (17), Iceman (18), Sleighride (25) and 1st to Finish (27). In addition to excellent sailing on three different windward-leeward race courses — no triangles on the grand prix level! — Key West Race Week offered nightly parties hosted by title sponsor Mount Gay and day sponsors Mercedes Benz, North Sails and Champagne Mumm. "Everything about the regatta’s really first class," said John Sweeney, who sailed on the new Farr ILC 30 Wild Thing, which ended up sixth in IMS-B. "Key West’s the biggest thing going on the East Coast; it reminded me of the Big Boat

IMS-A — 1) Infinity, N/M49, New York; 2) Idler, N/M 45, Connecticut; 3) Titan, N/M 46, Puerto Rico. (10 boats) IMS-B — 1) Flash Gordon, Farr 40, Illinois; 2) Smoke, IMX-38, Michigan; 3) High Noon, Tripp 40, Connecticut. (8 boats) MUMM 36 — 1) No Problem, Maryland; 2) Corum Watches, France; 3) Atalanti VII, Greece. (16 boats) PHRF-I — 1) Runaway, J/39, New Jersey; 2) Gold Digger, J/44, New York; 3) Nitemare, Farr 44, Illinois. (11 boats) PHRF-II — 1) Rum-An, Beneteau 43, Florida; 2) Megem, Express 37, South Carolina; 3) V-Max, Taylor 40, Illinois. (15 boats) J/35 — 1) Inside Trader, Maryland; 2) Big J, Louisiana; 3) Gunsmoke, Mississippi. (7 boats) PHRF-III — 1) Hot Flash, SR 33, Florida; 2) JKazam, J/92, Mississippi; 3) Green Jacket, J/105, Louisiana. (14 boats) PHRF-IV — 1) Fast Lane, J/29, Wisconsin; 2) Hustler, J/29, New York; 3) Ragamuffin, J/29, Louisiana. (13 boats) PHRF V — 1) X-Press, X-3/4 Ton, Illinois; 2) R.J. Squirrel, Swan 39, Washington; 3) Sazerac, Swan 40, Minnesota. (14 boats) TRIPP 26 — 1) Huntin'Tripp, South Carolina; 2) Dirty Rascal, New York; 3) Short Tripp, Ohio. (8 boats) J/80 — 1) Term Limits, Alabama; 2) Adrenalin,

Land broach! The mothballed Ultimate 30 'Alba¬ tross' tipped over in its cradle during last month's storms. How secure is your boat? Rhode Island; 3) No Name, Canada. (11 boats) PHRF VI — 1) No Name, B-25, Maryland; 2) Putz, SR-25, Canada; 3) Fortune Cookie, B-25,

Mississippi. (13 boats) MELGES 24 (Midwinters) — 1) Space Ranger, Wisconsin; 2) Valkyria, Massachusetts; 3) Airgasm, Ohio/California. (64 boats)

OYC Brunch Series Oakland YC’s Brunch Series, now in its second year, claims to be more of a beer can series than a serious midwinter regatta. According to their race invitation, it’s a "fiveday, nine-race series dedicated to those sane individuals who will continue to change the concept of midwinter racing from pain and suffering to one of family and crew fun and gastronomical and social decadence." They must be doing something right, as over 100 sailors brunched and then raced on the rainy days of January 8 and 22, the first two days (and four races) of this low-key series. The short Estuary courses kept the fleet between Jack London Square and Coast Guard Island, providing substantial entertainment for players and viewers alike. As an added bonus for patrons of Scott’s Restaurant, a three-boat collision was staged not 60 feet from their dock during the second day! The Oakland Police boat also contributed some excitement to the series that day, apparently trying to check registration stickers during the middle of the starting sequence. The race committee scored the overzealous water cops a ’PMS’ and a ’DNF’ for their performance that day, and it was widely noted later at the bar that the Oakland boat’s upwind performance was far

superior to their Alameda counterpart’s. "We plan to meet with both police departments and ask that they take a racer out with them on occasion," explained race official Denis Mahoney. "We’ll explain the racing rules to them and let them know how they can be of February. 1995 • UtzJitli • Page 147

THE RACING real service to our sport, harbor and clubs." Cumulative results, the best we could decipher them, follow: DIV. A — 1) Full-Out, Merit 25, Steve Zevanove, 7.75 points; 2) Insufferable, N/M 30, Peter Rookard, 9.5; 3) Marrakesh, Express 34, Brad Bini, 15; 4) Jabiru, J/35, Pablo Marquez, 17.75 5) Logical Switch, Express 37, Fred & Pam Joyce, 19. (16 entered) DIV. B — 1) Lelo Too, Tartan 30, Emile Carles, 3 points; 2) Snow Goose, Santana 30, Ted Mattson, 13; 3) Nanook, Ranger 23, Jane Jepson, 21; 4) Lyric, Thunderbird, Jim Newport, 23; 5) Missy B, Catalina 30, Carl Ballard, 26. (15 entered)

BYC/MYCO Midwinters Despite inclement weather on Saturday and competition from the real Super Bowl (Niners over Dallas, 38-28) on Sunday, a hearty group of racing diehards actually materialized for the third weekend of the Berkeley/Metropolitan YC Midwinters on January 14-15. Saturday’s race featured rain and southerly squalls up to 30 knots, conditions vicious enough to dismast the Merit 25 Twilight Zone before it even began racing. In all, 83 boats started and 77 finished. On Sunday, the sun finally broke through, ending a two-week rainy streak. About 40% of the fleet elected to stay home — pres¬ umably glued to the tube — leaving just 39 boats to race on the Berkeley Circle. The faithful were rewarded with a gorgeous day, featuring a 'normal' 10-12 knot north¬ westerly. "And even the race committee was back at the clubhouse by halftime," said race official Bobbi Tosse. "What more could you ask for?" The series concludes for most boats on February 11-12. One more race, the Cham¬ pion of Champions for all class winners, has been rescheduled for March 19 (from March 11) to avoid a conflict with Richmond YC’s Big Daddy Regatta. Everyone, including non-racers, is invited to a 'Star Trek Festival' (costumes, prizes, movies, etc.) at the Berkeley YC after the February 11 race.

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DIV. A (0-111) — 1) Sweet Okole, Farr 36, Dean Treadway. (3 boats) DIV. B (114-132) — 1) Jombo, Wylie Wabbit, Jon Stewart; 2) Advantage II, J/29, Pat & Will Benedict; 3) Blue Max, Dehler 34, Jim & Diana Freeland. (8 boats) DIV. C (135-177) — 1) No Big Thing, Wave¬ length 24, Charles Hess. (3 boats) DIV. D (180-204) — 1) Latin Lass, Catalina 27, Bill Chapman; 2) Wildcat, Catalina 27, Ernie Dickson. (5 boats) DIV. E (207-up) — 1) Sea Saw, Cal 20, Dave Creen/Steve Wonner. (3 boats) Page 148

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MELGES 24 — 1) Mary Don't Surf, Eastham/ Williams; 2) Quantum Libet, David Wadbrook; 3) Smokin', Kevin Clark. (7 boats) OLSON 30 — 1) Run Wild, Albert Holt; 2) Saint Anne, Dick Heckman; 3) White Knuckles, Dan Benjamin; 4) Zephyros, Cai. Maritime Academy; 5) Killer Rabbit, William Coverdale. (12 boats) EXPRESS 27 — 1) Flying Circus, Gene Ryley; 2) Frog in French, Kame & Sally Richards; 3) New Wave, Buzz Blackett; 4) Abigail Morgan, Ron Kell; 5) Salty Hotel, Mark Halman. (15 boats) MOORE 24 — 1) Hot Rod Lincoln, Charles Witcher; 2) Frenzy, Lon Woodrum. (5 boats) OLSON 25 — 1) Barking Dog, Jeffrey Kroeber; 2) Vivace, Suzanne Statler. (3 boats) MERIT 25 — 1) Doctor Who, John Drewery; 2) Chesapeake, Jim Fair. (4 boats) J/24 — 1) Froglips, Stockdale/Lucas. (3 boats) NEWPORT 30 — 1) Topgallant, Frank Hinman; 2) Mintaka, Gerry Brown; 3) Mariner, Bruce Darby. (8 boats) HAWKFARM — 1) El Gavilan, Nash Family; 2) Mercedes, Pat Vincent. (4 boats) SUNDAY, 7/75:

DIV. I (0-138) — 1) Tsiris, Olson 29, Dan Nitake; 2) Smokin', Melges 24, Dave Oliver. (4 boats) DIV. II (141-168) — 1) Chesapeake, Merit 25, Jim Fair; 2) Free Flight, Moore 24, Pat Mitchell; 3) Doctor Who, Merit 25, John Drewery. (5 boats) DIV. Ill (171 -204) — 1) Antares, Islander 30 Mk. II, Larry Telford; 2) Temptation, Cal 2-27, Rollye Wiskerson; 3) Photon, Cal 2-27, Chris & Alan Jackson. (8 boats) DIV. IV (207-up) — 1) Madman Across the Water, Tuna 20, Steve Katzman; 2) Jubilee, Ariel, Don Morrison. (4 boats) OLSON 30 — 1) Zephyros, Cal Maritime; 2) Hoot, Andy Macfie; 3) Liquid Gait, Jack Easterday. (8 boats) EXPRESS 27 — 1) Baffett, Baskett/Baffico; 2) Friday, John Liebenberg. (3 boats) WABBIT — 1) Jombo, Jon Stewart; 2) Kwazy, Colin Moore. (4 boats) OLSON 25 — 1) Vivace, Bill Riess. (3 boats)

Race Notes Breaking away: Four classes — Etchells, ll:Metres, J/24s and Melges 24s — have severed ties with YRA and formed the One Design Racing Union. Claiming that YRA isn’t serving their needs, this splinter group has organized their own schedule consisting of specialty events (Leukemia Cup, NOOD, etc.) and weekend races sponsored by preferred yacht clubs. Etchells were never part of YRA, while J/24s and Melges 24s were there in name only. Losing the ll:Metres — which YRA accommodated starting two years ago despite a big flap over advertising — was the only meaningful loss to YRA numbers-wise. However, these are four of the most active and competitive

The way we were: Tom Blackaller and Gary Jobson, circa 1983. See 'Race Notes' regarding the Blackaller Fund.

classes on the Bay — and the significance of what they’re doing shouldn’t be lost on YRA. "We need to restructure YRA, rip it apart in order to build it back up again," claimed a racer who best remains anonymous. J/24 sailor Don Nazzal, one of the Union’s founders, explains, "It’s really no different than what the woodies have done with WBRA, and we do hope to work with YRA down the road." Call Don at (415) 3665118 to learn more about ODRU. Random notes: One of the top tourist, attractions in Newport Beach this winter is the winning Whitbread 60 Yamaha, now owned by Neil Barth and renamed America’s Challenge. The boat, berthed at the Orange Coast College Sailing Base, is being readied for her West Coast debut in the March Cabo Race... Trader, the Andrews IMS 70-footer from the Great Lakes, broke the Ft. Lauderdale-Key West record in mid-January. They finished the drag race in 13 hours and change, knocking 40 minutes off Congere’s record of a few years ago. . . Charlie Hess of Folsom Lake YC would like to organize a Lake Circuit this summer. Call him at (916) 685-7295 for details and/or input. Bluewater classic: "In California, we race downwind to warm places," said recent Kodak Gold Sydney-Hobart Race parti¬ cipant Craig Fletcher. "In Australia, they race upwind to a gigantic iceberg! What’s up with that?" First to finish the 50th anniversary race — which attracted a record 370 boats! — was hometown hero Tasmania (ex-New Zealand Endeavour). Theirs was a popular victory, even though Tasmania missed the record (and $78,000 U.S. in prize money) by only two hours. The German boat Raptor, a six-day-old Iain Murray designed 40-footer,

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was the overall IMS winner. Winds of 50 knots buffeted the fleet: "Now 1 know why they call them the Roaring 40s!" claimed crewman Dan Newland, whose boat with¬ drew. As usual, the raucous "Quiet Little Drink" in Hobart afterwards was almost as hazardous as the race itself. Collegiate update: Stanford clobbered a bunch of southern schools at the Sugar Bowl, hosted by Tulane in New Orleans' in late December. Led by the Meade brothers, who are New Orleans homeboys, the Nauti¬ cal Cardinal bogarted 25 out of 36 races. Charles Meade, a senior who sailed with Ki Mun, is one of the top ten collegiate skippers on the national level, while younger brother John, a freshman sailing with Alice Manard, is considered an up-and-comer. The Rose Bowl at UC Irvine on January 7-8 featured miserable weather, but great competition — everyone wanted an advance look at the site of the upcoming nationals. Number one ranked Navy won out over the star-studded 18-school field, while Coast Guard came in a surprise second. Other top finishers were: 3) Irvine; 4) St. Mary’s; 5) Stanford; 6) Long Beach State. West Coast schools currently ranked in the top 20 are: 6) Irvine; 10) Stanford; 11) Long Beach; 13) USC; 15) Berkeley; 20) Hawaii. Open for business: It’s a new 'fiscal year' for the Tom Blackaller Fund, now in its third consecutive year of awarding grants to any U.S. sailor under 25 years old who is involved in national, international or Olympic campaigns. Applications are due by April 15; two awards of up to $2,500 will be awarded in mid-May. Call Lisa Blackaller Williams at (415) 673-6840 for more infor¬ mation or an application form. Of course, donations to the fund are welcome, too. Lucky thirteen: 19 boats are poised to begin Del Rey YC’s 13th biennial 1,125 mile

Puerto Vallarta Race on February 3 (cruisers) and 10 (racers). Six sleds have entered, all gunning for the elapsed time record of 4 days, 23 hours, set in 1985 by the MacGregor 65 Joss. Considering this is the first race of the new ULDB 70 season, that’s a meager turnout. It’s even worse when you consider that two of the sleds are one-time entries: Chance is under charter to race co-sponsor Grupo Sidek/Situr (Rogilio Partida of Saeta fame is listed as skipper), while the new owner of Holua, Richard Blatt, is apparently trucking that boat to the midwest later in the spring. Our prediction? Mike Campbell’s Victoria will have her way with the withering class in both the PV Race and the ULDB season. While there may not be much joy in Sledville, the situation’s hardly better in the five boat PHRF fleet — look for another blue boat, Morning Glory, to punish all comers. Hasso Plattner has turbo’ed his R/P 50 for downwind distance racing, putting on a carbon fiber mast, masthead kites, a threefoot longer boom and the smaller of his two keels. Bay Area sailors Mark Rudiger, John Sweeney and Charles Winton are 'bound for Glory' with this international crew.

really catching on. Amazing Grace, with an overkill crew of Allen Puckett’s former racing buddies (Tom "Mr. Mexico" Leweck, Joe Buck, Robbie Beddingfield and Dick Blatterman) is clearly the boat to beat. Briefly noted: Only six boats sailed in the Oyster Point YC-hosted SBYRA Midwin¬ ters on January 21. Dancer, Mike Dixon’s Cal 9.2, won 'A', while Hank Schade’s Catalina 27 Chiquita took 'B'... The Moore 24 fleet has announced their 1995 Roadmaster Season Series, a tasty menu consist¬ ing of the Three Bridge Fiasco, Leukemia Cup, Doublehanded Farallones, PCCs (June), Ditch Run, Nationals (Huntington Lake in July), Plaza Cup and Great Pump¬ kin. Call Moore 24 head poo-bah Royce Fletcher at (408) 426-6470 to get in on the fun. . . Glenn Isaacson, owner of the Express 37 Re-Quest, was named San Fran¬ cisco YC’s 1994 sailor of the year. . . . Pat Benedict, a hot Laser sailor, earned ’94 junior sailor of the year honors at StFYC. Top guns: In late January, a panel of 13 'distinguished nautical journalists' (an oxy¬ moron if we ever heard one!) convened via conference call to select the 1994 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year from a short list consisting of the late Larry Klein, J/22 sailor Chris Larson, Soling star Jeff Madrigali and six-time J/24 world champion Ken Read.

1995 Puerto Vallarta Race Yacht ULDB-70 ASSN. Chance Grand Illusion Holua Kathmandu Mongoose Victoria PHRF FLEET Bay Wolf Morning Glory Predator Whistle Wind Zamazaan

htes SC 70 SC 70 SC 70 SC 70 SC 70 And- 70 SC SO R/P 50 Holland 431 Farr 56 Farr 52

PERFORMING CRUISING CUSS Farr 55 Amazing Grace Mapleieaf56 Dubious Tayana 55 Dunamis Roberts 55 Enchanted Lady Noteworthy Formosa 47 Irwin 38 Romance’n the Zea Columbia 56 Sara Bella C&C 39 Significant Other

Interestingly, the healthiest fleet is the new Performance Cruising Class, which turned out a respectable eight boats in its debut. These cruisers will stop three times on the way down (Turtle Bay, Santa Maria, Cabo), and use engines if the wind turns light. This 'rally' concept — which Latitude has championed from its origins with the ’93 Long Beach to Cabo Race — seems to be /

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Rogelio Partida Ed McDowell Richard Blatt Fred Kirschner , Joe Case Mike Campbell Kirk Wilson Hasso Plattner Ron Elasasser Alan Harbour Chuck Weghorn Allen Puckett Nancy Dubois UdoGiet! Andy Sibert Josh Hayon ? Gerald Zastaw' Donald Ross * Scott Adam

Marina Vallarta King Hartwr Mont. Pea Coronado Long Beach Long Beach Cabrilio Beach Kiel, Germany Cortez Racing Assn. Seal Beach St Francis California Del Rey Unknown Seal Beach Del Rey Del Rey Dana West California

Choices for Yachtswoman of the Year were young dinghy sailor Danielle Brennan, Olympic boardsailor Lanee Butler, peren¬ nial nominee Betsy Allison and Whitbread skipper Dawn Riley. The winners of these awards, arguably the highest annual sailing honor in our country, will be announced at the New York YC, on February 10. Tune in next month to see who won. February. 1995 •

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With reports this month on sailing from San Diego to PV; a delivery from Florida to the Panama Canal; cruising Papua New Guinea; news from the 'Geriatric Cruisers Association' in Puerto Vallarta; cruising the western Caribbean; a European odyssey; big winds in Bahia Santa Marla; delivery day in Mexico; eight years 'around the pond'; and cruise notes.

Piper — Gulfstar 50 Bob & Marla Edmiston San Diego To Cabo (Alameda) Like a lot of Bay Area cruisers, we turned left in November — except we did it from San Diego, where we bought our boat. All has gone well since then, although some mechanical problems have resulted in our being introduced to some wonderful people. On November 23, for example, we had planned to seal to Ensenada, but found ourselves with a dead alternator. I tried three marine repair shops on Shelter Island, but all of them were swamped with work as it was the day before Thanksgiving. The fourth one 1 tried was Diesel and Marine Services, where we met Noe Cueva. Although he was in the middle of rebuilding a tranny, he agreed to come out to our boat. Cueva verified that our alternator was dead. He was unsuccessful trying to find a replacement that day, but located one in Newport Beach on Friday. He got it, then installed it on our boat — which by then was in Ensenada — that very weekend. While in our engine room, he fixed a second problem.

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that the injection pump on our diesel died. Cueva located one in the Northwest and brought it to me in Ensenada. His charge? The cost of the new pump and mileage from San Diego. Noe went far beyond the call of duty; we’ll be eternally grateful. Turtle Bay was often crowded during the two weeks we were there, with up to 24 boats on the hook waiting out strong northwesterlies and one 'Pineapple Express' from the south. During the 'Pineapple Express', a large fishing trawler dragged ashore and dam near took the Tayana 55 Osprey along with her. Like Piper, many of the boats arrived at Turtle Bay with significant problems. Our predicament was fuel injection problems. Turtle Bay doesn’t have any repair facilities or spares, but one of the guys at the fuel dock referred us to Jesus Matus Patron, a fine man of the sea, who in turn referred us to Jose G. Escobar Osuna, the diesel mechanic at the fish factory. You don’t find finer people than Patron and Osuna. Conscientious Jesus just about made us members of his family, and thorough Jose charged us just a fraction of stateside prices for his excellent work. Our diesel has never run better, if you’re heading south to Mexico, you might keep their names on file because the coast of Baja can be a very lonely place if you have mechanical problems. A few words on transportation to and from Turtle Bay. Before the injection pump could be fixed, I had to get to Ensenada to meet Noe Cueva who’d driven down from San Diego with parts. The only way to do that was by catching the 0300 bus — which runs most days — to make connections with the main Baja bus at Vizcaino, 100 miles across the desert. There’s a prop plane of some type that flies in and out of Turtle Bay, but I was unable to arrange a flight from Ensenada to Turtle Bay. Cabo was nice, thanks to Karen and the Broken Surfboard Taqueria. After a short wait, boats under 50 feet could get. a slip in Cabo Isle Marina. Boat over 50 feet? Forget it! In order to get a mooring off the Hacienda Hotel beach, you had to know exactly who was leaving and when. More than two-thirds of the boats in the outer harbor were on anchors — but it sure can get roily out there. While in Cabo, we hauled Piper for

routine bottom work at Nielson and Beaumont. Ari, the yard manager, was straightforward and easy to work with. But it’s Puerto Vallarta that’s been delightful beyond our expectations. Not only were there vacancies at Marina Vallarta, but in luxury and comfort, too. We must confess to a little mistake, however. We originally mistook Nuevo Vallarta — which is several miles up the coast — for Marina Vallarta. Any dummy who hadn’t been there before could have made the same mistake. After all, both entrances have tall white hotels with red roofs to the south of the breakwaters, and large beige hotels next to the palm groves. The entrance to Marina Vallarta, however, has floating, buoyed channel markers starting at the entrance of the breakwater. When we mistakenly entered at Nuevo Vallarta, we plowed right into the sand bar that crosses the channel. When we charged back out 10 minutes later, we damn near got stuck — even though it was high tide. Piper draws six feet.. Despite these minor annoyances and

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Scenes from the first half of a long delivery: 'Moonshadow1 and her crew in Florida, Central America and the San Bias Islands.

problems, we’re enjoying the people and the climate immensely. By the way, we hear there’s been rain in Northern California — but hopefully not too much. — bob & maria 1/10/95 Readers — Piper is no less than the third boat we know that has entered Nuevo Vallarta thinking it was Puerto Vallarta. Given the shallow bar, this could lead to very serious consequences. So please, folks, be sure before you enter. While there are similarities, there are considerable differences. Moonshadow — Deerfoot 62 George Backus And Crew Florida To The Canal , (Sausalito) After purchasing Moonshadow in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, George spent five months refitting her while waiting out the remainder of the hurricane season. George is bringing

Moonshadow to the Bay Area, where he plans to live aboard for one year before taking off on an extended cruise to the South Pacific and beyond. The first crew selected for the trip home to the West Coast was a stray boatyard cat who was given the name Butthead on account of the affectionate way she sought attention. After a few early bouts of mal de mer, Butthead has gotten her 'sea paws'. George and Butthead, joined by Jim Backus and Paul Steinberg, left Ft. Liquordale on November 1 for a shakedown cruise to Port Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island. All went well, so they continued on for a beautiful run down the Florida Keys. During a stop at Key Largo, they picked up two new crew: Donna Andre and — your correspondent — Wayne Goldman. We continued to Fort Jefferson National Park in the Dry Tortugas. It was a nice stop, but there are no services — just a lonely park ranger. After a dive on an old wreck, we continued on. Our passage across the Gulf of Mexico was exhilarating. While running along a squall line in close to gale winds, we averaged 11 knots for six hours — and we were only

carrying a reefed main! Our course took us within sight of the north shore of Cuba, but we didn’t stop. After just 50 hours, we made landfall at Isla Mujeres on the Yucatan Peninsula. Clearing into Mexico wasn’t a problem — although running between offices and waiting for various officials to complete siestas took up most of George’s day. Nobody asked for any mordida, although one Customs official accepted $2 instead of $3 for 'cab fare'. Later we found it was only a $1.50 ride from one end of the island to the other. After tracking hurricane Gordon for two days, we decided to make a short dash to Cozumel. But after sticking our nose out of the harbor, we headed back into port and safety. It would later pour rain harder than you can imagine, but there wasn’t any wind. When a cruise ship in the area gave us a green light for fire weather, we made a quick dash to Cozumel. We had no wind and flat seas. Having successfully avoided the hurricane outside, we ran smack into a major disturbance at Cozumel — the one at Carlos 'n Charlie’s. This wild place certainly encourages alcohol abuse, to the extent that crews are worthless the following day. Nonetheless, Roberto the manager was most friendly and helpful. He went back to his house to check the Weather Channel to provide us with up-to-date weather. After nursing hangovers all day, we did some spectacular diving on Palancar Reef that evening. They really have protected the reefs in this area — which have actually improved in the last 20 years. Heading south, we visited Belize’s Lighthouse Reef for some diving at the famous Blue Hole, and some bird-watching at Half Moon Cay. The latter is one of the last remaining rookeries for the blue beaked boobies which cohabitate there with their arch enemies, the frigate birds. Belize has established the area as a National Park, and One of the Kuna Indians demonstrates how to prepare the 'faux french fries', almost made famous by Captain Bligh.

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has set up a tower so that you can get to the top level of the trees for a close look at hundreds of birds. Lighthouse Reef is actually a large atoll — which means it’s surrounded by a barrier reef — in the middle of the ocean. The entire area inside the reef is dotted with coral heads and, where it’s not shallows, is only six to eight feet deep. Since Moonshadow draws six feet, we had a challenging day avoiding the coral heads. On the way to Roatan, Honduras, Wayne landed a 40 pound yellow fin tuna — which certainly augmented our diet for the next few days. We cleared Customs at Coxen Hole, Roatan, with no problems. We then moved on to the French Harbor YC, a very nice facility with friendly people in French Harbor. At this point the boat needed some metal repairs, and were advised that a fellow named Peter on the North Sea Island Trader Crazy Horse had a complete machine shop aboard. It turns out that Peter used to be a machinist in Florida, but couldn’t take the area any more. So eight years ago he purchased Crazy Horse and packed his bags. We located him hiding from hurricane Gordon at Port Royal, an idyllic and well-protected anchorage on the east end of Roatan. Peter worked on Moonshadow for two days and did excellent work at a very reasonable price. We highly recommend him. If you’re in the area, he can be contacted on 68. While he worked, the crew had to 'suffer' two days of waiting around in the anchorage. As luck would have it, we found the best diving of our trip just a short distance away! It’s a wall that runs along the entire south side of the island. Thanks to the dive boat Aggressor, mooring buoys are set at the very best spots. So all we had to do to have spectacular diving was tie up to a mooring buoy and drop over the side. We dove three and four times a day — and hated to leave — but our goal was to bring Moonshadow to California. We stopped at Isla San Andreas to break up the passage to Panama. Located off the coast of Nicaragua and halfway between Roatan and the Canal, this small Colombian island is a resort for Colombians and Europeans. There is plenty of duty free shopping and good provisioning — as well as an excellent anchorage inside the reef. We’d heard horror stories that Customs officers charged $200 to clear in, and that boats were required to take on a pilot and use a ship’s agent. To the contrary. No pilot or agent was Page 152 •

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required, it only cost $40 to check in, and the crew was allowed to walk around before the formalities were completed. The harbor entrance looked a little tricky, however, as you first need to go 10 miles south and enter through a barrier reef. The charts indicated there were just two buoys that marked the entrance, but it turns out Colombia had made many improvements. There are now eight buoys to mark the entrance and getting inside is very easy. Because San Andreas is a resort area, it’s very active. We were told that Isla Providencia — 40 miles to the northeast — was primitive and well worth visiting. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to backtrack. Donna had to leave the boat at San Andreas, while the rest of us continued our cruise to the San Bias Islands of Panama. This passage was very exciting, as we continually ran into large squall lines that featured gusts to 40 knots. Wayne spent most of the day trimming the reefed main while certain unnamed members of the crew spent long periods with their heads over the rail. We arrived at the San Bias Islands at night and were planning to anchor outside

One of the 'Moonshadow1 crew motors around one of the 365 San Bias Islands. Inset; the seafood is fresh and plentiful.

Chichime, the first atoll. But then we established communications with a German boat that was inside, and the captain gave us directions to enter the narrow pass. Unfortunately, we were unable to follow his directions, and we were soon overwhelmed — with help. Three Kuna Indians came out in a canoe, one boarding Moonshadow to guide us in. And the German cruiser came out in his inflatable to assist. It was a little confusing, but we managed. We awoke the next morning to find ourselves in one of the most beautiful places we’d visit during our entire trip — and just 30 feet from a small palm island. We were greeted by the Kunas, who wanted us to buy some of their molas. Naturally we bought some — and in the process became good friends with one family in particular. When they returned in the afternoon with some breadfruit, we invited them aboard. Since we didn’t know how to prepare it, they came below and cooked it up for us. They prepared it like potatoes and it tasted like french fries. We extended our stay another day because their hospitality was so great. The diving

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wasn’t bad either! We made a lot of dives and came up with quite a few good meals of crab, lobster and conch. It was with great reluctance that we left the San Bias Islands and headed for Colon and the Canal. If we knew what we were heading for in Colon, we might have sailed east and around Cape Horn instead! While the Panama Canal YC is great, Colon — to be polite — is not very nice. But that story will have to wait until next month. — wayne 12/94 Shibui — Norseman 447 Brian & Mary Alice O’Neill After New Zealand (Seattle) We last saw the crew from Latitude at Lautoka, Fiji, in October of '93. We then sailed to New Zealand and left Shibui at the Westpark Marina while we toured and did boat projects. For us, Westpark Marina was the ideal spot as it is only 20 minutes by car from Auckland, yet has a country atmosphere. The facilities are superb with Kevin Udgard providing the Travel-Lift services, Duthie and Sharon Lidgard providing boatbuidling and repair services at their facility, and if you want a new boat, you see John Lidgard for some

neat designs and ideas. We had a great time taking part in the New Zealand yachting scene and renewing old friendships. We’d cruised across the Pacific to New Zealand once before and in fact sold our previous boat here. In April we joined many of the sailing community in saying our farewells to New Zealand. At the time, we hadn’t decided on where we were going as the choices seemed unlimited. However, we wanted to keep moving west and still needed to play the weather game, which is: try to avoid going to weather and stay away from typhoons. As we sailed north and west through New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomons, we decided to keep going to the northwest. Eventually, we arrived at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. Our route then took us north to Mamnus, the Hermit and Ninigo Islands. As it turned out, PNG is a fantastic cruising area! And we only saw one other cruising yacht after leaving Rabaul — Glissade, Mike Cady and Lori Farrell’s Crealock 37 from Anchorage. We hadn’t seen them since New Zealand — or any other yacht in months, so it was great to have them around as this is a very remote part of the world. We found the PNG people to be great, and totally different from the negative stories we’d heard. There may be social problems in Port Moresby and some of the other areas of PNG, but we found the locals in the Admiralty Group to be wonderful and very proud of their country. The villages we visited were spotless and, unlike the Solomons, the people didn’t try to sell us anything. And since they see very few cruising boats, they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. English is generally spoken and understood. We hope to return to these islands someday. We feel particularly fortunate to have seen Rabaul before the volcano erupted and destroyed that lovely town. We departed PNG from the quiet and clean village of Vanimo and entered Indonesia at Jayapura, Irian Jawa. After the spotless villages of PNG, Jayapura blew our minds. It remains the dirtiest harbor we have ever visited. It was nearly impossible to get the anchor to set, as the plastic bags and garbage in the harbor bottom created a slick surface. Checking in was a two-day affair as the Indonesians have perfected the art of "need more copies, come back tomorrow". Our route over the top of Irian Jawa and through Indonesia to Bali and on to Singapore

gave us the opportunity to catch up with those boats that had competed in the Darwin to Ambon Race. We also caught up with the Europa Around the World cruising fleet in Singapore. They appeared to be having a great time and added a lot of color to the Raja Muda Regatta, which goes from Port Klang, Malaysia, to Langkawi. One of our highlights at the Raja Muda was sailing against Lowell and Bea North and their Tayana 52 Wanago. Once again, Lowell proved that he is a master at finding wind and making the right tactical decisions. We are now in the 'pack' and will be leaving Phuket for the Red Sea. For anyone contemplating going over the top of PNG and who would like additional information, we can be contacted at Route #2, Box 438-P, Warrenton, Oregon 97146. P.S. The accompanying photo is of a Vanimo, PNG, native coming home from a church social. No, we’re not making this up! We don’t know how the one fellow attached the cowry shell to his member. Perhaps he They don't dress for church socials in Papua New Guinea the same way they do in Des Moines. Which may or may not be a good thing.

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had the same urologist as Tim Sevison — the guy in the December Latitude who fell down a hatch onto some tender parts of his body. — briar) & mary alice 1/7/95 Brian & Mary Alice — The Wanderette used to live on the water in PNG. Like you, she’d like to return some day — and not just because the guys wear cowry shells to church socials. Thanks for the photo, you’re going to make us heroes with our female readership. Utopia — Challenger 32 Jack & Sandy Mooney The GCA And GRA In PV (Sausalito) We have changed the Geriatric Cruisers Association to a racing syndicate since we won the 3rd place trophy in the non-spinnaker division of the Regata de Apertura, de Temporada 1994 sponsored by the Club de Yachte de Marina Vallarta. We raced aboard the Pearson 33 Salerosa, which was skippered by the owner, 64-year-old Richard Weir. Commodore Ralph Ellison (76) of Sandpiper and myself, 68, were crew. Weir was a bit young to be driving, but there was nothing we could do because he owns the boat. We finished 3rd on elapsed time, just 74 seconds out of 2nd. This was for three hours of competition in two races. There were seven boats in our class. Flushed with our success, we were thinking of entering our Geriatric Racing Syndicate in the America’s Cup, but Dennis and Dawn can relax, because Social Security won’t cover it. But I bet we had more fun than Bill Koch ever dreamed of. Sunday was Ralph’s birthday. I offered to hang him upside down like we did last year at the Giggling Marlin in Cabo. He declined. But then he claimed that it wasn’t the hanging upside down but the tequila that got to him in Cabo. Sandy and I took Utopia as far south as Manzanillo last Spring. After a ball on St. Patrick’s Day in Melaque, we sailed up to the Sea of Cortez for hurricane season. During the summer, we took a two month vacation from cruising. Think about it! We went to my 50th high school reunion in Coalinga, then visited our seven kids and 14 grandchildren and five national parks. We drove 8,000 miles as far north as Spokane and east to Chicago before returning to San Diego where we sold the car. During the trip, we gave away all the stuff we’d stored to the kids and closed the storage Page 154 • UKUJe Jg • February, 1995

shed. So the last of our docklines have been cut. From now on we either cruise or sleep in the streets in shorts and T-shirts. While in the Sea of Cortez last August, we went to the Crab Races on Isla Monserrate. It was great fun, with 50 boats and lots of friends — including some new ones. 1 was the jockey for the crab named B.R.’s Flash, because the owner, B.R., a five-year-old from Buenefe, didn’t want to get pinched. 1 don’t blame him as the little fatherless crab drew blood from me! (I was going to refer to the crab as a bastard, then realized in my day we weren’t supposed to use such crude language in print.) We had to have help in finding crabs, as a five-year-old with a flashlight is not an efficient crab-hunting machine. But we did find a crab and even won the last night’s races. B.R. got a certificate and award, and 1 had my usual fun of playing surrogate grandpa. Afterward, we spent a couple of days in Puerto Escondido. It was too hot in there, so we took advantage of the need to replace a busted pump to go to La Paz where the evening breeze cools things off. We spent the rest of the summer in the anchorages on Partida and Espiritu Santo. The water was clear and the breezes cooling. We are sorry we missed the northern Sea, but it sure can get hot up there. While in La Paz, we hauled the boat to paint the bottom and raise the waterline.

(Spread, from left) Jack, Richard and Ralph: more than 200years of racing experience. (Inset) The trophy they should have won.

Advice to those about to cruise: raise your waterline while fitting out or else you’ll get barnacles and blisters until you do. Also, watch the bottom painters at Abaroa’s Boat Yard. They didn’t stir the bottom paint frequently enough and the result was a splotchy job. It was my responsibility, as I provided a heavily loaded water-based paint that settles fast. Otherwise, they did a good job for a reasonable price. You can’t do your own work at Abaroa’s, so we didn’t hang around and watch as we should have. We finally departed La Paz on November 8 — one year to the day we departed San Diego. We’re going to spend the winter working our way south, with some inland cruising by bus. We have already enjoyed a weekend in Colima, the third oldest Spanish city in Mexico. In the spring, when the Tehauntepec’ers have calmed down, we will continue south. Then we’ll spend a couple of months in Costa Rica before heading on to Panama and the San Bias Islands for hurricane season. Then on to Belize, the Yucatan and Florida. Ralph’s not very original, but it’s true when he says, "It’s tough, but somebody has got to do it." — jack & sandy 11/94 Jack & Sandy — Sorry it took so long to get your letter in print, but Changes has been

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packed recently. Nonetheless, we’re certain the exploits of you, Ralph Ellison and Richard Weir will inspire others to rethink their vision of Golden Years. By the way, no need to worry about your language. You can call the First Lady a "bitch" on national television and she’ll invite you for a personal tour of the White House. Aztec — Cape North 43 Bob and Ginnie Towle The Western Caribbean (Mill Valley) Plumes of smoke from the incense pots hung in the air above the steps leading to the church of Santo Tomas, site of the famous market of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. It was a Sunday, and the marketplace was teeming with people as they made their way between the narrow walkways bordered by stalls which featured an incredible array of handcrafts and textiles. The senses were overwhelmed: sounds of flutes, crying children and chanting from inside the church were joined by the smell of incense, flowers and spices. All colors of the rainbow were competing for attention in the bright woven fabrics. Carved wooden masks — used to ward off evil spirits — peered down from their stalls, silent witness to all the activity below. We were fulfilling a longtime desire to see this ancient marketplace, and it did not disappoint us. We were on an inland trip from the Rio Dulce, where our Aztec lay at anchor

safely protected from Caribbean hurricanes. We began our cruising last spring enjoying the wonderful snorkeling in Bonaire, and then spending a few weeks in the protected harbor of Spanish Waters, Curasao. Tales of drug¬ running, piracy and rough seas made us a little apprehensive about making the 400-mile trip to Cartagena, but enthusiastic reports about the charm of the old city prompted us to proceed. The first day under sail confirmed our belief that we have made the right choice by living the cruising life. With ideal wind and sea conditions, and with dolphins playing in the bow wave, we relished the wonders of Nature. But by noon the next day, with increasing winds and seas, we wondered why we had thought the cruising life was so great. While trying not to spill a bowl of tepid soup down below, we heard a sharp noise on deck and Bob, rushing topside, shouted "the lower starboard shroud has parted". So we dropped the staysail to avoid excess strain on the mast, and reluctantly fired up the engine. An uncomfortable 24 hours later we were able to locate the entrance to the huge bay at Boca Chica. What a relief to be out of the pounding seas at last. We dropped anchor in front of the Cartagena YC on Easter morning. Cartagena’s old city area was indeed the charming place we had heard so much about, but the ultra-modem supermarket just a block from the yacht club was equally appreciated. Bargain prices were found in Thieve’s Alley, a warren of stalls where contraband electronics and liquors are sold. A bolt of fabric in soft desert tones was spotted in a fabric shop, and soon Aztec’s salon was sporting new settee cushions. Although we were having a great time sightseeing and socializing with friends old and new, it was time to move on to the San Bias Islands, home of the Cuna Indians. After an uneventful overnight sail, we spotted the isle of Tup Pak. It was only 422 years ago that Sir Francis Drake had called here to take on fresh spring water. Just before we anchored, a canoe full of appreciative Indians came out and promised to return the next day with a selection of molds, the traditional reverse applique blouses the Cuna women are renowed for making. The selling of molas is one of the important ways for Cunas to make money for their basic needs, which are quite simple compared to those of industrialized societies. We succumbed to 'mola madness' — as do

most of the cruisers who visit these islands — and bought several of the designs. It’s hard to believe that these beautiful tropical islands and people with their unique culture lie just 70 miles from the Panama Canal. As we were ushered into the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal by a vicious squall complete with lightning, we were once again relieved to take shelter behind the huge breakwaters. Colon’s Panama Canal YC is a small oasis of order and cleanliness surrounded by the dirty sprawl of the city, and it was here we waited to be joined by Jane and Bill Jobe, who would sail with us to Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. This area of the Caribbean has a reputation for thunderstorm activity, and we saw much lightning accompany the squalls. We reached Roatan via isla San Andres — a Columbian possession off the Panama coast — then the Media Luna reefs, Vivario Cays, Barbarossa, Guanaja anu finally Roatan. At each anchorage we had great snorkeling, walked on nearly deserted beaches, saw countless sea shells and even a tern rookery. Freshly caught wahoo and blackfin tuna made for delicious meals. After saying goodbye to Jane and Bill — who had shared the gamut of experiences with us — we left Roatan to begin working our way to the Rio Dulce for the

The rickety rails at the Panama Canal YC are cleaner — and safer — than 99% of nearby Colon.

summer hurricane season. Our next sail was to the Cayos Cochinos isles, whose great beauty is no doubt due to the fact that they are seldom-visited and only support a small population. We spent a few February. 1995 •LxUXUcli • Page 155

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days here snorkeling and exploring before sailing on to Utila, which is both the last of the Bay Islands and a popular diving mecca. On the Honduran coast, the jungle comes down to meet the sea, and as we were admiring the lush foliage, the fishing rod sang out. We soon landed our first Cero, which is a delicious white-fleshed member of the mackerel family. We arrived at the sea buoy at Livingston — which is the entrance to the Rio Duke — at what we had calculated to be high tide. Even so, Aztec’s keel had to plow through the infamous muddy river bar to gain entrance to the Rio Dulce. After checking in at Livingston — where no less than six officials came aboard to inspect us — we begem the journey that was to be the most spectacular river trip we’ve ever taken! Imagine 300-foot high cliffs clothed in dense tropical foliage, egrets fishing from lowlying branches, cormorants emd pelicans diving all around, and descendemts of the Mayans paddling their wooden cayucas. It was a spectacle which we celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne we’d been saving for just that occasion. After six scenic miles in this lush gorge, we emerged into Lake Golfete, where we anchored for several days to enjoy the jungle scenery and eat blue point crabs bought from the Indians. Slowly we made our way upriver to our present home away from home, Mario’s Marina. Anchored out or at the dock, Mario’s provides services for cruising boats such as

There's more to life than architecture: Bob, Ginnie and Byron the cat have been slow cruising for more than a decade.

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Lawns sweep down to the river’s edge wherev herons wait patiently for prey. It is a beautiful place and it is where we left Aztec and Lord Byron — our cat — to be cared for by the friendly staff while we took our journey inland. In addition to Chichicastenango, we visited Guatemala City, Antigua, the old capital and charming colonial city of the present, Panajachel on Lake Atitlan and the Mayan ruins of Copan and Quirigua.<We like being here among these colorfully dressed and friendly people, whose country has such a fascinating history. We plan to do more inland travel before leaving the Rjo' Dulce and heading north along Belize’s reef-strewn coast. P.S. Bay Area boats in the Rio Dulce included Ron and Doris on Adios II, and Ulf and Lynn on Nepenthe. We’re will stay here through February, then head through Belize and Mexico to Florida and East Coast’s IntraCoastal Waterway. — bob & ginnie 11/94 Readers — After a stress-filled career as a San Francisco architect, Bob Towle and Ginmj flew to Europe to find a boat and cruise for a couple of years. They ended up spending eight years in Europe, managing to "just scratch the surface". They then sailed across the Atlantic and have been cruising the Caribbean for the last two years. Amina — Grand Soleil 45 Steve & Ina Belochi North Sea To the Med (Cupertino) It was about 10 years ago, while diving at Point Lobos in Monterey, that I got curious about the sailboats on the horizon. It was then I made a secret — and at the time improbable — commitment to someday sail in faraway oceans. While seriously pursuing my career in electronics, raising two children, and fighting the daily traffic in Silicon Valley, I began to inquire about sailing schools and seek knowledgeable sources for advice on how to learn to sail. I started with the Coast Guard Auxiliary class in Sailing and Seamanship — where I became familiar with concepts such as ’starboard’, ’tack’, ’clew’, ’jib’, ’pintle & gudgeon’ and so forth. Then, after joining this bureaucratic but friendly organization, I took courses in navigation, communications, weather, piloting and search & rescue. Challenges along the way? Yes. My wife — and to a certain extent myself — had a

problem with mat de mer. I also didn’t know how to swim well and was afraid of deep water without the safety of diving gear. (Not publicizing the fact almost caused my drowning a while back. Swim courses at De Anza College helped build my confidence.) I then purchased a 14-foot dinghy. My neighbors thought it was a child’s toy, but to their amazement, I sailed the boat on Lake Almanor, the Delta and San Francisco Bay. Yes, I capsized several times and also got hit by the boom — an object I quickly learned to respect. I also joined the Fremont Sailing Club, where I managed to finish last in my first 10 races! But they even rewarded me with a bottle of champagne. What a nice bunch of guys. After a couple of years of weekend training with a local sailing school covering the Bay, the Farallones, night outings to Santa Cruz and Drake’s Bay — plus reading Latitude front to back every month — I felt ready to test my sea legs and get some bluewater experience in the Pacific Cup. We competed against — among others — Heart of Gold and got to know the Corenmans. Last year — finally — I found my dream

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boat in Stockholm, Sweden, one of the most charming cities in the world — besides San Francisco, of course! It was an exciting time to go through the negotiations and inspection before closing the deal. And when it was all done, what a unique feeling to step on our own yacht! This summer my wife and I — together with some friends who joined us here and there — took on the challenge of a threemonth journey across the cold Baltic Sea, the surprisingly calm North Sea, the 10 meter tides and 6-knot currents of the English Channel, the punishing Bay of Biscay and the capricious Mediterranean Sea. We didn’t enjoy the crowded and jxpensive marinas of northern Europe such as -ehmam, Guernsey, Brighton, Calais and Cherbourg, although the inland excursions were delightful and educational. But Brittany, is well as the Spanish coast east of La Doruria, and the Balearic Islands offered jxcellent anchorages, outstanding scenery, jreat food and memorable sailing.

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Looking back, we are still amazed at our own accomplishment, the strength of the boat, and the beautiful shores we visited. And what a learning experience those 3,000 miles were. Every day was a new adventure with different current and tide tables and unpredictable local weather to deal with. Headwinds of 35 knots welcomed us outside the Kiel Canal, a southwesterly of Force 7 in the Bay of Biscay tossed us about disrespectfully and forced us to seek refuge in Gijon, Spain, 16 hours away, and a hot sirocco sandstorm off the African coast, blowing 40 knots and more, tried very hard to keep us from reaching our final destination. We, or rather I, also went aground leaving Vleeland, Holland, and near Southampton we had anxious moments, drifting quickly into shallow water with the heavy current. It was also interesting getting acquainted with 'United Europe'. The different currencies, the ever-changing water, gas and electrical connections in the various marinas, and sampling German, Dutch, Flemish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Sardinian and Tunisian food . . . and languages. The best meal we had was Carcuella de Pescado in Morayra, Spain. It’s a dish served with a variety of fish, each bite competing with the other in

freshness, firmness and aroma. The next best meal was prepared aboard our boat by a guest gastronomy writer, who subsequently published the recipe and the picture of our boat in a widely distributed Spanish newspaper. We’re now back in California, writing down the highlights of last summer and preparing for our cruise to Turkey and Greece next year. And while our journey may have started in Stockholm this summer, the dream had really begun at Point Lobos years ago. — steve 1/95 Rolling Stone — Bums 36 Robby Robinson Bahia Santa Maria Blow (Mill Valley) Several people have briefly mentioned the low that swept through Baja in early December. It hit Dolores and me while we were at anchor at Bahia Santa Maria (about 180 miles north of Cabo) and was the only 'sea story' of our trip from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta. We’d been tracking a low pressure system on our weather fax and the Hi Seas SSB broadcast for a couple of days. It was apparent that the low — which was a mild 1015 mb — would hit Baja. But the faxes were showing no wind while the Hi Seas voice broadcast kept referring to it as a gale. In addition, there was much discussion among the cruisers via VHF, and the consensus was that it would dissipate before hitting Baja. In hindsight, we were nuts to take Rolling Stone into an anchorage exposed to the south when there was any threat of a low. Of course, hindsight is always 20-20. In any event, within an hour of our anchoring, the wind switched to out of the south and began building. The little wavelets slowly became bigger. We had anchored in 30 feet of water and had about 150 feet of chain out, including a 25-ft nylon snubber. I’d also set a riding sail on the backstay to keep the Robbie Robinson and 'Rolling Stone' in smoother water at the beginning the 1988 Singlehanded TransPac.

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bow pointed into the wincf and a 'flopperstopper' anti-roll device to minimize the rolling. By 1800, we had waves periodically breaking over the bow, and later learned that the wind had gusted to 47 knots. The VHF was alive with folks trying to cheer each other up. Dolores and 1 didn’t cook a full course meal nor take an evening stroll around the deck, but I was able to read while wedged into the settee with my foot braced against the table. We kept an anchor watch by periodically using the radar to check our position. We also had the GPS set up for an 'anchor watch'. The riding sail really kept Rolling Stone’s bow pointed into the wind and that plus the flopper-stopper made a significant difference in our comfort and safety. It was a wild blow, as periodically squalls would come through with tropical downpours, lightning and thunder. The front then passed through at about 2200. As the wind died and the boat went sideways to the swell, the bridle on the spinnaker pole — which was supporting the flopper-stopper — broke with a bang. For a minute 1 thought we’d been hit by another boat. I crawled on deck and hauled the whole mess aboard. By 2300, the wind was blowing from the northwest, and because we were now in the lee, the seas subsided. We were finally able to get some sleep. It was the worst anchorage situation I’ve personally been in, and I was amazed that none of the more than 25 cruising boats in the anchorage dragged or had their anchor rode chafe through. — robby 1/8/95 Robby — Any idea if: 1) it would have been possible, and 2) would have been helpful to reanchor in the south end of the bay? Windsong II — Hunter Passage 42 Chuck Tilson, Nancy Hird Delivery Day In Mexico (Martinez) How fast do Latitudes disappear in Mexico? Very! The accompanying photo was taken in Mid-January upon Windsong II’s arrival in Zihuatanejo following our net announcement that we had a stack of January Latitudes. Pictured are cruisers from Jolly Mon, Dulcinea, and La Balena — all part of the Class of '94. A similar scene occurred the week before in Puerto Vallarta when a stampede of anxious readers arrived by foot and dinghy like bees to Page 158 •

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honey. Chuck Tilson and the crew aboard his Windsong II left San Francisco in July to compete in the Cruiser’s Division of the Santa Barbara Race. From there, Chuck headed south to San Diego, where he prepped the boat for a long distance adventure and awaited the beginning of the Baja Ha-Ha. He reports that his trip to Cabo was more fun than he ever could have imagined. His future plans include Antigua Sailing Week at the end of April followed by "at least a year" in the Caribbean. My next 'Latitude drop' will be in Panama in March to deliver the February and March issues. Later I’ll be taking a stack of the April issues to Antigua. Folks in both places should keep their eye out for Windsong II in both places. Thanks, Latitude, for a great monthly read and for encouraging people like my friend Chuck to "just do it". Chuck is 10 years younger than when he left last July! And I get wonderful vacations visiting him. (The Wanderette is my role model.) — nancy hird 1/15/95 Waimea — Passport 40 Jill Derickson Eight Years 'Around The Pond' (San Francisco) Talk about 'Changes in Latitudes', I’m sorry to have to report that Dicky Derickson died last January in the Republic of Palau. His boat Waimea now has a new owner and is

Folks who deliver 'tudes to cruisers in foreign ports — such as Nancy Hird did to these folks in Z-town — may charge one beer per copy. Inset; the Wanderette; a model, not a role model.

currently in Hong Kong. I will continue to work in Palau until February and then search for my new place to live. As a remembrance of Dicky, I thought I’d pass along some highlights of our eight years 'around the pond'. The night 1 met Dicky, he told me about his dream to cruise the Pacific Ocean. He was a graduate of the ITS. Naval Academy, and had loved his time at sea both then and during his four years in the Navy. I had been sailing a few times and hadn’t liked it very much. I thought San Francisco Bay was cold and I spent much of my time hanging overboard, face down. But sailing off to tropical islands aboard a small boat with this man seemed like the adventure of a lifetime. And it was. We purchased Waimea, a Passport 40 sloop, together in 1983. In late 1986, after three years of learning, preparation and planning, we sailed out the Golden Gate. After working our way down the coast, we made the big leap, leaving San Diego for the Marquesas on Christmas Eve. We enjoyed six months in French Polynesia, and shorter visits to Penryhn Island, Tonga and American Samoa. We arrived in Opua, New Zealand, in time for the famous Turkey Day with all the other yachties. Since we’d left North America early in the season, we didn’t meet many fellow cruisers at first. This had its advantages, as it’s easier to connect with locals when yours is the only

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boat in the anchorage. We loved all the places we visited (except the harbor of Pago Pago), the cultures and the people we met. We had no trouble dropping into the slow and easy style of cruising. Since we moved at such a leisurely pace, the cruising fleet began to catch up with us. What a joy to connect with other cruisers! To share adventures, problems, stories, and to have the time — that you might not have or take while back home — to form close relationships. Perhaps it’s something special about cruisers, but you often form extremely strong bonds in a very short time. We had a ham radio aboard because it seemed like a good safety item, but early in our cruise we were pretty oblivious to it. We’d thought about getting our Amateur Radio licenses before we left California, but there were always higher priority items on the very long 'to do1 list. But as we listened to 'Harry’s Net' on our trip from Tonga to New Zealand, we started to appreciate the value of communication with other cruisers. We had been using our own weatherfax, but now we could get on-the-spot reports about what was happening 10(3 miles ahead of us! We were fortunate to have Pete Sutter as our 'Elmer' in Opua, New Zealand. Sutter and the others who offer the U.S. Amateur Radio tests provide a wonderful service for the cruising community. Dicky and I got our licenses in 1988. Harry Mitchell became Dicky’s weather guru, and after a while, Dicky would sometimes fill in for Harry on the radio. Later, in the North Pacific, Dicky became wellknown among fellow cruisers for his clear and

insightful daily radio weather reports. On our way to North Minerva Reef from New Zealand, we had what was our most frightening experience underway. We started taking on water, and there was no immediate clue about where it was coming from. After what felt like an interminable length of time checking thru-hulls, pumping, and getting our position out on a Mayday, the culprit turned out to be the thru-hull for the SatNav log. It’s amazing how much water can gush through such a little opening. But the thru-hull fitting was secured by a lanyard, so once the problem was identified, it was simple to remedy it. The clean-up wasn’t so trivial, but we were so thrilled not to be in our liferaft! And we both felt good about how well we had responded to the emergency. We spent the next three weeks recovering and eating lobsters in Minerva Reef. There — using binoculars — we saw the green flash effect on Venus. What a spectacular sight! I then took a short break from boat life to earn money in Silicon Valley, while Dicky decided to try singlehanding. He enjoyed 23 days at sea, sailing from Tonga to Hawaii via American Samoa and the then-uninhabited Palmyra Atoll. He was most impressed by the infamous Alenuihaha Channel, where he reported the biggest seas he had ever seen from a sailboat. His only negative comment about the trip was that he "missed having someone to share the beautiful sunsets and dolphins". We gained the status of 'Professional Ocean Yacht Racers' as a result of our participation in the cruising class of the Hiroshima Cup from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima. It was a 39-day trip, Waimea’s longest. It included a close brush with a typhoon and a prize of a 500,000 yen waiting at the finish. We spent most of our four months in Miyajima, a little island about 50 miles from Hiroshima. What a wonderful place to live; we loved the temples, gardens, food and culture. We finally left with an especially warm place in our hearts for the Japanese friends we had made. Our cruising kitty was getting very low by this time, so we decided to commit to a year’s stay in Guam, where I took a job at ComputerLand. Meanwhile, Dicky earned his U.S. Coast Guard 50 ton license, and was employed for a short time as Captain of various tour sailboats. He couldn’t believe that someone was paying him to go sailing!

In spite of owning a SatNav and later a GPS receiver, Dicky never lost his love of celestial navigation. He proudly referred to himself as a Wav Nerd'. He combined his knowledge of digital design and celestial, and enjoyed designing several hand held calculators to perform celestial navigation and various dead reckoning related computations. One of his projects was the discovery — and a subsequent paper — of ADR Independent Two Celestial Body Solution. Before I left Silicon Valley, I had been a real workaholic. People told me I’d be bored out cruising because I wouldn’t be able to find anything to do. In our eight years of cruising, I just say I never became bored. I love to read, write, cook, swim, hang out with locals or cruisers, listen to music, bird or sky watch. And, of course, there were always the neverending boat chores somewhere further down the list. Although my battle with seasickness continued, the excitement of new anchorages, the adventure and the freedom of the cruising lifestyle made it all worthwhile. In August of 1991, we arrived in the Republic of Palau for the first time. We fell in love with anchoring in the incredibly beautiful and secluded Rock Islands, with all the snorkeling and the bird-watching. Unfortunately, Palau is the most expensive place that we’ve visited with regard to fees. They do not encourage cruising yachts to visit or stay here, and the situation has gotten worse since we first arrived. In fact, the

Dicky Derickson chose to spend his last days enjoying life aboard 'Waimea'.

government has been considering prohibiting private yachts from visiting the Rock Islands. But I was fortunate to find computer work, and, with my employment, we could avoid most of the fees. February. 1995 • UUXoMW • Page 159

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After only seven months, we tore ourselves away from Palau and spent a year in the Philippines. The people we met there were warm, hospitable, and friendly. There are over 7,000 islands, which means there are many anchorages and interesting places to visit. The Philippines are a great, mostly unexplored cruising ground. The opportunity came for me to work in Palau again, and we jumped at the chance. It was like returning to our own private paradise. But in July of 1993 while in California, Dicky was diagnosed with multiple malignancies in his lungs. There was no treatment, so he chose to return to paradise and be aboard Waimea in Palau. He spent his last five months with a positive attitude, doing what he loved most: working on creative intellectual exercises, drinking beer, snorkeling, socializing, making love, watching birds and enjoying the good life. Where did that leave me? Alone in Palau with Waimea. 1 didn’t feel up to taking care of her myself over the long term, and I really didn’t want to move or sell her. I had fallen in love with cruising with Dicky, but not really sailing, and 1 had no intention of continuing on alone or with someone else aboard Waimea. Before Dicky died, we had discussed moving somewhere where it might have been easier to sell her. I am so glad that we didn’t, as Dicky would have spent the last five months of his life working to get Waimea ready for sea. Selling a sailboat in a remote place like Palau — with no real haul-out facilities and no surveyor — was difficult, frustrating and expensive. It was also unpleasant having to deal with unfriendly officials, rats and boat maintenance all by myself. In August a prospective buyer arrived and fell in love with Waimea. Three weeks later the delivery crew arrived, and then she was gone. As Jimmy ' Buffet sang, "It’s been a lovely cruise." — jill 11/94 \

Cruise Notes: It’s safer at sea, Exhibit A: Gordon Kemp and Donna LoCelso completed a trouble-free five-year circumnavigation last summer. But only a month after they arrived in San Diego, their 65-ft trimaran Time Bandit was rammed by a powerboat while at anchor off Shelter Island. The impact knocked the bow off the tri’s port ama. It’s safer at sea, Exhibit B: After an eightmonth circuit of the Eastern Pacific aboard his classic 65-footer, a Northern California

boatowner—who shall remain anonymous — returned his lovely boat to her San Francisco berth this fall. But just several months later she half sank at the dock, causing extensive damage to the engine and electrical systems. The cause? A back-siphoning automatic bilge pump. We don’t have statistics to back it up, but we wouldn’t be surprised if the middle of the ocean isn’t about the safest place for a boat. "I don’t mean to blow apart anyone’s romantic notions about long ocean passages," writes Gail Keefer of the Peterson 44 Tenacity, 'but the rolling around in the sack we did during our two long Ocean crossings this year was pretty much a solitary business. 'Not inventive,' you say? Well, with three-hour watches, we couldn’t conceive of much more than being wildly protective of our precious naps during our six hours off watch. So you can understand that the child Tom Steketee and I conceived upon making landfall in Alaska — and due this May — will most certainly not be named O’Sean, Seacil, Pacifica, Merryl, JVfarcy, Moria (a Russian pun) or any other ocean/sailing names you can think of. No, we’re calling this one 'Baby Dock'. "After berthing', we plan to continue our cruise, and since Baby Dock won’t always be a 'Dry Dock' — okay, you have the right to groan now — I’d appreciate any suggestions you or your readers might have concerning diapers. Our mailing address is 132 Woodshire Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15215.

Spread; The Bundys aboard their latest 'Dans'l', a CS 36. Inset; The old 'Dans'l' on the beach at Cabo San Lucas in 1982.

"By the way, we cruised from San Francisco to Baja, to Hawaii, to Alaska and then down the Inland Passage to Bellingham. The 'we' includes Dera and Jess, our twin three-year-old girls. Many people advised us that it would be too much work with such young ones, and that we should wait. Well, we had a really great first year and are definitely going to continue. Three-year-olds make perfect cruisers: they’re in the 'here and now', always ready to play — and they don’t bonk their heads nearly as much as their parents! So, we’d like to go on record recommending cruising for children of all ages — and parents, too.” Are you a salty woman who lives life to the fullest or what? We’re impressed! You and your wife — who happens to be an overachieving specialist in internal medicine — cure in the process of doublehanding your boat home from a first cruise in Mexico. The two of you are fatigued from being out at sea for five days battling strong winds and 20 foot seas. Your wife has been seasick for three days, and if the truth be known, you’re not feeling too well yourself. So when your wife opens her mouth to speak, you fear the words will be: "Never again!" But if you’re Steve Dinger, your wife 'Robs' actually says, "What would you look for in a next boat?" Talk about music to a man’s ears! Steve replied that he really liked what they already had, the Norseman 447 Tivoli - he just wouldn’t mind having more of it. “

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Like the Norseman 535 they’d seen in Marina del Rey five years before — but knew they’d never be able to afford. However, when the Dingers stopped at Marina del Rey on what was supposed to be their way back to Northern California, they were surprised to see the Norseman 535 of their dreams at the dock and for sale. After a little wheeling and dealing, Steve and Robs Dinger became the proud owners of Tivoli, the Norseman 535 version. She should be in Northern California by the time you read this. First cruise with the new boat? To the San Juans this summer — where the Dingers expect to get full enjoyment from such features as the bow thruster, hard dodger and Reckmann jib and in-the-mast furling. A decade from now they, hope to be sailing the same boat in Europe. If you were in Cabo in December of 1982, you’ll never forget the sudden easterly blow that threw some 30 boats up on the beach, destroying most of them. One of those destroyed was the green-hulled Hans Christian 34 Dans! — the bow of which later became famous for being part of a Cabo beach bar. After the boat was destroyed, owners and veteran cruisers Robert and Dana Bundy returned to Southern California and started up an architecture firm from scratch. After about 10 years and yet another cruise, they acquired a CS 36 and sailed from the East Coast to the Caribbean. While in St. Martin they purchased a condo, then spent the next 18 months cruising as far south as Venezuela. They now keep Dans’l behind their condo and do lots of weekend sailing to nearby Anguilla and St. Barts — which is where we saw them at anchor in December. The Bundys, who are loving the retirement life in the Caribbean, give their best to all their friends in California and Mexico. "He’s Josh Slocum reincarnated," is the way Jim Drake describes Bob Carr, a dinner guest aboard Big O in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This being the 100th anniversary of the charismatic Slocum’s circumnavigation, in recent years a lot of folks have been inspired to build their own replicas of Spray, the curiously boxy design that safely saw Slocum through so many adventures. Carr’s interest in the Spray, however, is anything but recent. He started building his own replica 35 years ago — in the woods of Vermont. That’s right, he chopped down the trees and hewed (we think that’s the term) the logs that would eventually become his boat. While many owners of recently-built Sprays

have made concessions to technological progress, Carr wasn’t cut from that kind of cloth. His sails, for example, are canvas rather than polyester, and naturally he cut and sewed them himself. Carr’s Spray doesn’t have an engine because Slocum’s didn’t. Naturally, Carr uses kerosene lamps rather than incandescent bulbs for running lights. It’s hard to say whether any of those 'modem conveniences' would have helped him 18 months ago while 50 miles off the coast of Costa Rica. That’s when he was t-boned by a ship — specifically the ship’s bulb — an hour or so after dawn. Carr had seen the ship coming, but was unable to get out of the way or attract the attention of the crew — whom he never saw, even after the collision. Carr’s Spray lost her mast as a result of the impact, but the hull maintained her watertight integrity. The boat was later towed into the estuary behind Puntarenas, where Carr has spent most of the last 18 months trying to fabricate a replacement mast aboard his boat. Did we mention that Carr was 79 years old? We guess we didn’t. They don’t make many like the Spray or Carr anymore. 'Well, now we know how the 'Chicago Seven' got their name; the media gave it to them. Just like you named us the 'Chula Vista Five'," write Jim and Ginger Crumbaugh of Acquisition. "Allow us to give you an update on the Chula Vista Five," they continue. "Despite the letter sent to you by Stuart Campbell of Endless Summer after a party at Marina Cortez, none of us ever intended to sail in the Baja Ha-Ha. In any event, Endless Summer and Renegade left for mananaland on November 28. At last word, Summer was in

Steve and Robs aboard their old ride, the Norseman 447 'Tivoli'. Their new ‘Tivoif is just more of the same.

Puerto Vallarta, while the cr6w>jof Renegade was enjoying the good lire in Cabo. As for Snow Goose, she’d just returned with Roy and Anna after two years in Mexico. They’ve since sold her, bought a trawler they’ve named Fortune Cookie, and are headed for Alaska. Magic Carpet had to put into Ensenada with autopilot problems, but they should be in Cabo by now. As for us, we had to re-power our Coronado 41. It was no fun, and as a result, we won’t be heading to Mexico until next November. But you can be sure we’ll do everything in our power to enter the next Baja Ha-Ha. It’s hard getting ready when all your friends have already left. By the way, we love the name you gave us — even if we’re not from Chula Vista!" Our most sincere apologies to you folks — especially to the one skipper who was apparently terribly insulted by our remarks. But if the truth be known, we still don’t believe we made that stuff up from whole cloth. Regarding the 'Chula Vista’ business, we bet a Chula Vista postmark was the only return address we had. In any event, our best wishes to all of you cruising, whether you’re at it this year or next. Gary and Genie di Denato, who chaired the Southwestern YC’s sponsorship of November’s Baja Ha-Ha, report that they themselves will be taking off on a cruise to Mexico in March aboard their Capo 30 Caper. The di Denatos hadn’t planned on leaving until November of this year, but when Genie’s employer announced plans to move from San Diego to Buena Park, she decided she’d rather sail south than work in L.A. Can’t say that we blame her. February. 1995

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Speaking of the Ha-Ha, we’ve finally found out that it was Tom McDermott who flew overhead in that helicopter and took all those photos as the fleet left San Diego. If he hasn’t contacted you about photos, contact him at 1-800-BOAT-PIX. As for a Ha-Ha this November, Bev & Seth Bailey of the Alameda-based Pedrick 43 Route du Vent report, "We’re not only interested in doing a Baja Ha-Ha in November, we’re planning on it. We liked last year’s format and would like to keep it the same." Anybody else interested? In November of '93, owner Harry Stine, skipper Jack Brown, and crew Joe Scheeser sailed for Mexico, the Panama Canal, and Little Rock, Arkansas, aboard the Formosa 34 Eos. During the trip they met many fine people and took 20 hours of video of places, events and people. Their intention was/is to put together a documentary of the trip and possibly a video cruising guide. But in order to do this and not get their transoms sued off, they need releases. So they’re asking — and this is a real long shot — that anyone who saw Eos get in contact with them. They can be reached at 2225^ Bridlewood Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

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This little fella in La Paz had a happier Christmas thanks — in part — to the contributions of cruisers to the Junior Chamber International.

'The Some Like It Hot Rally list in the January issue confirmed my suspicion that the folks in cruising boats under 30 feet are few and far between," writes Jerry Tankersly of

Long Beach. "Of the 143 boats on the list, only three were under 30 feet. Well, we plan on joining the minority next fall when we head south aboard our Nor’Sea 27. She may not have all the creature comforts found in larger boats, but for my wife and I and Bertie the boat cat, she’s adequate and easy-to-maintain. So come on, let’s hear it from the rest of you 'under 30 footers' out there cruising." He’s a long way from home, but he’s jamming. Don Johnson’s Honolulu-based Lidgard 60 Final Approach finished 4th on elapsed time — and only by a couple of hours — in the recent Atlantic Rally for Cruisers from the Canaries to St. Lucia. Of course, since motoring is allowed in that race, the elapsed time can be deceptive. There were 147 finishers in the 2,700-mile race/rally. William Steagall of Inspiration in La Paz reports that in part because of contributions from yachties in the United States and Mexico, the Junior Chamber International was able to make it a much happier Christmas for 2,000 of the least fortunate children. On behalf of the Chamber and the kids, Steagall thanks you. May your winds be warm and dry and from behind the beam.

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trailer. Great fleet for fast and fun racing or cruis¬

Excellent RWC berthing situation makes this a

inboard and full boat cover. Well maintained and

489-2030. (408) 479-4881. $31,500 offers.

ing. Buy your very own pocket rocket. $5,750 obo.

very affordable first boat. A great deal at $2,700.

priced for a quick sale. $2,500. (510) 521-5427.

Call (415) 554-4312 or (510) 525-7376.

(408) 733-6403, Peter.

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21-FT VICTORY. Good cond. Needs TLC. Comes

COLUMBIA 28. Pristine condition, full batten main,

with trailer. (415) 566-9461. $1,600.

LANCER 27 Powersailer, 1983. 6’2” standing

2 jibs. Hydraulic wheel steering, jiffy reefing, lazy

headroom. Proven coastal cruiser. Sailed from

depth, autopilot, TV/VCR, inboard diesel, new

jacks, dodger, Isuzu diesel. Too much to list. Sell

Canada to California in 1994. Trade possible.

dodger, with 9' inflatable w/outboard 6 hp. $9,500.

COLUMBIA 28,1970. Excellent cond. New VHF,

J/24. Always dry-sailed from the San Francisco

or trade up for 35' to 42' power or sail. Call (510)

Looking for larger liveaboard. Can help with fi¬

city-front, brand new mast, large sail inventory,

Hauled '94. Call (707) 647-1110. Pager, (707)

451-4609.

nancing and delivery. Can be seen in Marina del

645-4023, (707) 644-1533.

new headsails, new style hatch, 4.5 hp o/b,

Rey. Call, (702) 898-0696.

Caulkins double axle trailer. $8,500 obo. Call

26- FT YANKEE, Sparkman Slevens design clas¬

(415) 435-4899, Iv. msg.

sic wine glass transom, red hull, heavy rigging,

28-FT TRITON #248, Yanmar diesel, new teak

excellent bay and coastal cruiser, 10 hp diesel,

trimmed interior, improved structural mast sup¬

Evinrude, 2-burner stove, porta-potti, curtains,

AP, Loran, depth finder, good ground tackie,

port, generous freeboard, liveaboard headroom,

cockpit cushions, radio, KM, compass, pop-top

Benicia berth liveaboard available. Priced to sell,

w/4 berths, two speed winches, main & jib, dodger,

dodger, gas tanks, teak trim, ground tackle, trailer,

$6,500 firm. (916) 389-8306.

new boom & cushions. 8,500 lbs for $1.41/lb.

and extras. $10,000. (408) 735-1274, Tom.

MacGREGOR CUSTOM 26,1991. Excellent con¬ dition, includes main, working jib, 150 genoa, 8 hp

Myron Spaulding, (415) 332-3721. 25- FT HUNTER, sailboat in great condition. Won¬

25 TO 28 FEET

CORONADO 25-FTSLOOP, 1968. Excellent con¬

derful for families with sleeping quarters. Payment

27-FT THUNDERBIRD SLOOP. Sail now, but

dition, 9.9 hp outboard in well, compass, depth

plan available. Will give a few hours free sailing

needs work. VHF, KM, single-hand rig, anchor,

sounder, am/fm stereo, VHF, spinnaker, whisker

lessons, no problem. Bargain at $7,900. You must

brightwork, depth, compass, spinnaker. $2,500

poles and much more. Price includes San Fran¬

see this. Call Joe or Rod at (619) 631-1778.

obo. (510) 651-2775, before 10pm, Iv. msg.

cisco berth. Asking $4,900/obo. Call Steve, (415)

racing inventory, a recently rebuilt diesel engine

CATALINA 25, launched 1989, tandem trailer.

ERICSON 27, 1972. Great Bay boat, 3 jibs, 2

and is in good shape. Call (510) 236-2790 or (510) 232-7999.

Wing keel, furling genoa, gennaker, pop-top, 10

spinnakers, Atomic 4, sleeps 5, new upholstery,

26-FT CHRYSLER swing keel model, stern and

hp Honda, AC/DC generator, dual batteries, ep¬

extensive equipment list. $10,750. Call John at

private V-berth, 6-ft headroom, built-in cold stor¬

oxy bottom, depthsounder, knotmeter, VHF, ste¬

(209) 586-3222.

age, 2-burner stove, enclosed head, VHF, depth

28-FT HAWKFARM. This is a great boat with an active one design fleet. The boat has a complete

693-6081 or David, (415) 771-2111, msg.

1983 PACIFIC SEACRA FT Orion 27, Cazador for

reo, Origo stove, many more goodies. Located

sale in Puerto Vallarta. This documented vessel is

Folsom Lake. $16,500 obo. (916) 621-4688.

pristine. New varnish, bottom paint, oversize rig¬

meter, wheel steering. Berthed Bethel Island. Two CS 27,1982 Yanmar diesel. VHF, DS, KM, com¬

boat owner motivated to sell. $6,300 obo. (510)

pass, main, 110, 75%, auto pilot, teak interior,

829-3530.

ging, new dodger and all covers 1993. Monitor,

1987 MacGREGOR 25. Sturdy trailer, 6 hp

teak/holly floor, sleeps 5, great condition, recent

Autohelm4000T, stereo, GPS, Seafrost refrigera¬

Evinrude, VHF, Meridian SatNav (3 fixes per

haulout. $16,000. Call (510) 247-1074.

tion, life raft, bottom siders, diesel and alcohol

hour), Autohelm seat, bilge pump, new dual bat¬

stoves, new radio and awnings, 4 anchors, wind¬

teries, complete electric system, charger, dual

OLSON 25 hull #99, Santa Cruz built 1986, excel¬

DS, FishFinder, Autohelm, modern winches, life

lass, 92 Achilles with motor. Will assist delivery to

compasses, 6 gallon water tank, sink, stove, table,

lent condition, 10 bags of sails, new set of North

sling, lines to cockpit, head & tank, delux. cabin,

U.S. $47,000 U.S. Fax Cazador 011-52-322-

ice box, porta-potti, sleep 5, liveaboard. Pop-top

Sails, new Johnson 4 hp o/b, KM, depth, Loran,

new upholstery. $4,100. Ben/Harvey, Call (415)

10722.

cover, 2 winches, deck seal, anchor, safety eqmt,

VHF, lots of extras. Asking $13,500 obo. Call Jim, (510) 933-0197.

331-7965.

BARGAIN. Bristol 27, 7.5 Evinrude, VHF, DS,

very active one design fleet. The boat has a

sail cover. Sailed down San Diego in 3 days, ERICSON 27,1974. Great boat for Bay and Delta

proven passagemaker. Moving, must sell. Steal it

sailing. Only $9,500. Call Sal, (707) 577-2797.

at $4,250. (408) 459-4138 dy; (408) 476-9133 eves, Tom.

25 BAHAMA by McGlasson, 1973. Good rig and

CORONADO 25, 1967. Newly upgraded sails, electronics, rigging. Nissan 8 hp elect, start. KM,

28-FT HAWKFARM. This is a great boat with a Loran, 2 anchors & rode, 3 mains, 5 jibs, 2 spinna¬

complete racing inventory, a recently rebuilt diesel

kers, all lines led aft. Singlehand coastal vet.

engine and is in good shape. Call (510) 236-2790 or (510) 232-7999 for more info.

working sails with miscellaneous extras. 30 hours

1975 CAL 2-27, Atomic 4 , VHF, knot, depth,

Stainless BBQ, plus many extras, 2-boat owner.

on 1993 6 hp Johnson. Sleeps 4, porta-potti, sink,

shore power, pressure water, many extras. Great

Must sell this one for $5,000. (510) 533-2610.

compass, older VHF, fore and aft rails with single

Delta/Bay/Coastal, race or cru ise, very dry & safe. Main, club jib & spinnaker. Fresh water sailed.

1986 MacGREGOR 25-FT. Swing keel, sleeps

lifelines. Well worth the call at only $2,000 or $1,250 without motor. (510) 481-1480.

$12,500 or reasonable offer. Motivated seller. (209) 478-2094.

26-FT MacGREGOR, 1992 & trailer w/brakes,

26-FT MacGREGOR, Gashouse Cove, SF Ma¬ five, enclosed head w/porta potti, main cover,

rina, 9 hp Evinrude, extra sails, ship to shore radio, am/fm cassette, head, sink, tools, sail cover, rigged

dodger, lifejackets, anchor, rode and trailer. Sailed

for SF Bay. Loaded. $8,000. Call Pete, (415) 661-

at Lake Tahoe only. Asking $4,500. (702) 882-

4120 or Dan, (415)441-8253.

Honda o/b, VHF, compass, deluxe stern rail and

27- FT PEARSON RENEGADE. Excellent condi¬

other goodies too numerous to list makes this

tion, loaded sail locker, 4 jibs, 2 mains, spinnaker

newer boat in pampered condition a steal for

blooper, whisker pole, spinnaker pole roller furl¬

CATALINA 27,1976.10 hp outboard with cockpit

3DL155% and new kevlar 95%. North kevlar main

$10,000. (707) 829-2229.

ing, VHF, DS, knotmeter, ‘94 bottom paint,

controls, tiller. Recent standing rigging, 150%

4 hours only. North 1/2 oz. spinnaker with 4 hrs.

Herreschoff design, 15 hp saildrive (inboard). A

genoa. Dinette style interior with teak, VHF, am/

Well used North mylar 95% and clean Marion 3/4

classic Bay/Delta cruiser. $7,500. (415) 487-5146.

fm, sleeps 6. Clean and well maintained. Looks

oz. spinnaker. Equipment: Orrigo alcohol stove,

26-FT THUNDERBIRD sloop for sale, very rea¬ sonable, under construction, nearly finished. May

5078, eves/wknds. OLSON 25 SAILS. New never used North kevlar

good. $7,900.(415) 591-6513.

new spinnaker launch bag and hardware, Signet

be seen at Svendsens Boat Yard, 1851 Clement

26- FT PEARSON, 1973. Excellent condition,

Ave., Alameda, CA. Call (408) 296-0632.

sleeps 5, galley, head, many extras, 9.9 Johnson o/b. New bottom paint. Solid Bay sailer. $8,400

CAL 2-27,1974. Much loved: new outboard, new

system, Spectra spinnaker sheets, canvas boom

bottom, new battery, but new job in Tucson, so

cover. Also custom made canvas 3/4 boat cover.

25-FT CATALINA, 1981, swing keel. 3 jibs, 3

obo. Charles, (408) 996-1100dys;(408) 253-3461,

must sell. Roomy interior, lots of teak. Excellent

Will trade for ? Call (408) 847-7013 eves.

winches, 10 hp Honda, DS, KM, inflatable, whis¬

eves.

Bay boat. DS, stereo, VHF, 4 sails. Berkeley

ker pole, stove and much other gear. Shore power

Sail Comp with race package, Cybernet stereo

berth. $6,800. (510) 540-7818 or (602) 62-1 -4077.

CAL 2-27, 1976. Excellent condition, KM, DS,

CATALINA 27,1972. Harken roller furler, 95 &

spinnaker. $12,500.383-6208, hm.

and 12 VDC electrical systems. Ready to sail.

NICHOLS 28. Classic fiberglass over wood sloop.

Antioch berth. $9,000. Call Tom, (510) 625-4619.

New top/bottom paint. Late model Atomic 4 & instruments. 2 mains, 4 jibs & spinnaker. Com¬

110 jibs, full batten main with 2 reef points, Lewmar

CATALINA 25,1981. Dodger, standard rig, fixed

pass, depthsounder, radio & knotmeter. Head,

2 speed self-tailing winches, KM, DM, compass,

keel, '90 Johnson Sailmaster, cruising spinnaker/

galley and heater. 2 anchors plus line. Excellent

VHF, am/fm, autopilot, Atomic 4 inboard. Very

pole, Loran, solar panel, lifesling. Alameda berth.

condition. $8,950.(510)549-0198.

clean & dry. Excellent condition. $10,200. (408)

battery charger, diesel engine, 150,120, 95% &

29 TO 31 FEET

728-5553.

$6,900. Mac, (916) 544-3965. EXPRESS 27, the best one-design fleet in the SUMMERTIME DREAM, custom Schumacher 26

Bay. Two suits kevlar sails, light use on rig and

racing sloop. Past National quarterton and MORA

rigging. Roller jib cars and pole lift, curved traveler

CATALINA 27,1977, Atomic inboard, 3 headsails, Loran, SatNav, am/fm cassette, as manufactured

OBSESSED. Santana 30. Competitive racer/de¬

champ, continually upgraded. New rig, many new

track upgraded winches. For sale, $16,000/make

option, reliable low maintenance boat. Excellent

lightful cruiser. Excellent condition, 10 winches,

sails (3DL and Genesis), stereo, trailer, etc. Quite

offer. Call (415) 852-9960.

condition. Let’s talk. Priced to sell. $6,500. (415)

double headfoil, 7 bags sails, 2 spinnakers. New:

873-2464.

competitive at 186 rating. All reasonable offers

mast, boom and rigging. Sleeps 5, full galley.

considered; owner financing possible. Rob, (415)

Volvo diesel - runs great. Cockpit cushions. Can

383-8200, ext. 109, after 2/10.

give race/cruise instruction if interested. $19,500. Larry, (707)745-4811.

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CAL 29 74. San Francisco Marina slip. New

MORGAN 30, 1974. Auxiliary sloop with new

ERICSON 29,1970. Very clean. Atomic 4, VHF,

HUNTER 33,1981. Roller furling, Yanmar diesel,

main, DS, KM, Atomic 4 engine. All lines lead aft.

rigging, valves, hoses, fuel lines, lifelines, rebuilt

stereo, 4 sails, 2 anchors. Dodger, bimini, galley,

wheel steering; VH F, wind, depth & speed gauges,

This boat is worth $15,000 if a penny. I'm letting

engine. Liveaboard, roomy interior, large V-berth,

BBU, and head with holding tank. Safety pack¬

self-tailing winches, dodger, h/c water, cockpit

her go for $11,000 obo. Simon, (415) 398-6908.

new pai nt and wood. Main, jib, spinnaker, 2 genoas.

age. Fresh bottom paint. Pier 39 slip. Must sell.

cushions, stereo, 2 anchors, stove, head, charger,

Recent haulout and survey. See in Oakland. Must

Buying bigger boat. $13,000. (209) 298-7545.

etc. Excellent condition. Sleeps 6+, fast, comfort¬

BABA 30, 1978, Robert Perry’s perfect world

sell. $12,000. (916)885-1006. HUNTER 30, 1990. Excellent condition, VHF,

461-7147.

able & fun. $29,950. Will co-op with brokers. (4151

cruiser for two. Original owner. Twelve years cruising experience. Every necessity and comfort

CATALINA 30,1975. Exceptional. 4 sails, newly

depth, wind, speed, knotmeter, pressurized hot

installed. Re-fit and LP paint job competed Sept.

rebuilt Yanmar diesel, wheel steering, propane

and cold water, Yanmar diesel, dodger and bimini

33-FT NEWPORT, 1984. Custom teak interior,

1994. Ready to cruise now. For brochure and

stove, refrigerator, battery charger, enclosed head,

and new ground tackle. Brickyard Cove Marina,

microwave, TV, dodger, Autohelm, Loran, VHF,

specifications call (510) 687-8601.

holding tank, VHF, DS, KM, 2 anchors, new cock¬

#E18. $39,000. (916) 455-7217.

cockpit cushions, refrig/freezer, CNG stove, Profurl w/3 head sails, spinnaker, wheel, diesel. Very

pit cushions, whisker pole, much more. $24,500. ERICSON 30+, 1982.16 hp diesel, wheel, Loran,

(415)365-6712.

depth, KM, VHF, stereo, h/c pressure water, bat¬

C & C 31,1968. One of the classics. New bottom

fast, fun and in beautiful condition. Call for a

job. Recent rigging. All lines led aft, epoxy bottom,

complete list. $36,000 obo. (408) 926-1085.

tery charger, sleeps 6, new standing raging '92,

ERICSON 29,1971. Clean and maintained. Furl¬

KM, DS, Loran, VHF, stereo, 2 mains, 3 jibs,

new main '94, new jib ‘92,2 anchors, self-tailing

ing jib, tiller, 2-speed winches, 2 anchors, VHF,

spinnaker. Atomic 4. Well maintained. $13,000.

winches, epoxy bottom. $26,500 obo. Chuck,

KM, compass, shorepower, Atomic 4, gel batter¬

Marty, (510) 443-6358, or Ted,-(510) 886-1725.

(707) 645-1206.

ies, canvas cover, new bottom. Inflatable incl. $12,500. Berkeley slip. (510) 527-2737, eves.

30-FT ISLANDER BAHAMA, 1979, with exten¬

CUSTOM CHOATE 33. Consistent winner. 13 sails, diesel, cruise 6 with CNG, mech. ref., dual water tank etc. Photos, survey, equipment list

HUNTER31,1985. Yanmar diesel,dodger, Harken

upon request. Moored in Marina del Rey. Asking

furling, self-tailing winches, all lines lead aft, new

$32,000 obo. (310) 479-0116 (eves).

sive list of equipment including 3 headsails,

FARR 30. Major refit 1993. Race or cruise, lo¬

bottom, VHF, DS, KM, WS, Loran. Custom teak

gennaker, wheel, pole, Volvo diesel, folding prop,

cated in Hawaii, possible mooring (Maui). Too

interior. HC pressure water, cockpit table, service

35-FT ERICSON, 1983. Diesel, wheel, Hood roller

2 anchors, instruments, stove, h & c water, head,

much equipment to list. Well maintained, great

records available. Excellent condition. $29,000.

furling, refrigeration, knotmeter, depthsounder,

shower, stereo, BBQ, VHF. Very clean. Fast,

condition. $19,900. (408) 426-6067.

(510) 881-4812.

Loran, separate shower stall, bimini, stereo, low¬ est price in U.S. at only $49,000/trade? Call (305)

stable, comfortable, well balanced. $19,000. Mo¬ J/29, ‘84 MASTHEAD. Inboard, 12 bag North

NEWPORT 3011,1975. Versatile bay, ocean, delta

inventory including new 155% genoa. Signet KM,

racar/cruiser. Twice YRA one design champion,

NEWPORT 3011, 1973. Many recent upgrades

Sailcomp, Loran, VHF, AP, RDF.Tabernaclemast.

comfortable roomyfamily boat. Full sail inventory,

(new mast, LPU paint, cushions, 55 amp alt, etc.)

Great race record, fun cruiser. Must sell, new boat

spinnakers, Yanmar, Martec prop, Loran, KM,

mainsail, dodger, Aries windvane. Extensive parts

Seven time season champion. 15 bags sails, 7

coming. $27,500. Jan. 1, price drops$500/mo. 'till

depthfinder, VHF, LPG oven/stove, '94 survey,

and equipment. Many upgrades. Serious offers

winches,

sold. Hurry. (714) 635-5573, dys; (310) 592-1660,

new bottom, much more. $18,000 obo; partner-

considered. $26,000. (408) 724-5040, after 7 p.m.

eves.

ship^considered. (415) 461-5837.

ERICSON 29,1978. Excellent condition, Yanmar

BODEGA 30, full keel world cruiser, custom inte¬

11 hp Yanmar, GPS, sounder, VHF, stereo,

diesel, wheel, roller furling, self-tailing winches,

rior. Volvo diesel, radar, refer, new batteries,

Paloma, propane furnace & range. Sleeps 4,

CATALINA 30, 1983. Low hour diesel, wheel,

AB refrigeration, h/c water, 2 burner stove, Loran

dodger, 5 sails (70, 95, 130, gennaker, 3 reef

conversion possible for 6. Furled headsail, hy¬

roller furling, Loran, VHF, DF, 2-burner stove with

C, windpoint, knot log, depth, AP, anchor wind¬

main), 2 solar panels, battery charger, stereo,

draulic tensioner, spinnakers. Charts, new epoxy

oven, 3-stage charger, 2 anchors, Lifesling.

lass, and much more. $19,900. (707) 425-8689.

propane heater & stove, digital DS & KM, AP,

paint. Brookings, Oregon. $34,000. Mast dam¬

press, water, VHF, wired for HAM/SSB, 2 an¬

aged. (707) 487-5300.

tivated. Negotiable. (415) 579-2671.

Autohelm,

Loran,

VHF,

KM,

depthsounder, ElectraSan, CNG stove/oven,

892-8502. SPENCER 35-FT sloop. New Nano diesel engine,

SPENCER 34 (1978 Mull-influenced racer/cruiser),

Martec prop, stereo, battery charger. $17,000 obo. (408) 245-6560.

$24,000. (510) 798-0133, eves. HUNTER 30-FT, 1991. Documented freshwater

chors, cockpit canvas, windlass, Achilles. $31,000.

30-FT NUNES HURRICANE. Classic in great

boat. Super clean. 6’4" standing headroom. Hot/

Brian, w (415) 432-5829; h (415) 712-1332.

shape. New Atomic 4 installation. New prop, ex¬ haust, wiring. New bottom, recent mast out paint

cold water. Trade possible. Looking for larger liveaboard. Can help with financing and delivery.

30-FT BENETEAU FIRST305, (1985). Well main¬

& rig check. Great sailor. Beautiful & dry inside.

Can be seen on Lake Mead, NV. (702) 898-0696.

tained, beautiful cruiser/racer, 1994 race winner.

motorsailer like 30' Willard Vega. Consider any

All teak interior, 2 private staterooms, sleeps 6.

offer. Jack Paden, 614 Palm Ave., Lodi, CA 95240.

30-FT NEWPORT, 1970. Great shape, rebuilt

Teak/holly sole, folding table/wine rack, color co¬

(209) 368-4368.

Atomic 4 inboard. All equipment included. $16,000.

ordinated cushions, 30 gal water tank. LPG stove/

Contact Daniel, (415) 921-2688.

oven, twin sinks, lots of storage space. Almost

FUJI 32 KETCH. Classic bluewater cruiser. Very

new North 95% and 155% jibs; 125% furling jib.

clean, quality boat ready for Bay sailing/cruising

Sails tatty. Lying Los Angeles; can deliver. $4,000 Obo. (818) 780-9260. 30-FT KNARR (0110). Beautiful monoclass rac¬ ing sailboat. Varnished hull, new mast and rig¬

WESTSAIL 32 lying Stockton Sailing Club. Can’t singlehand anymore for coastal cruising (crew available only on weekends) so will sell to get

ging, excellent condition. See her, sail her, buy

ETCHELLS1975, #275. North sails double-axle

Full batten main, Elvstrom delivery main and 3/4

and liveaboard. Easy to singlehand and maintain.

her. $8,000 obo. Call Marc, (415) 873-7140.

trailer, plus extras $6,500. Call for more info. (415)

oz. spinnaker. New Harken split-drum furling,

Autopilot, 40hp diesel, teak interior, hand-layed

921-7149.

quick vang, Martec folding prop and sheet stop¬

fiberglass, never a blister. Call (209) 824-1624.

S2 9.2A, 30-ft, 1979. Excellent shape. Aft cockpit.

pers. Lewmar self-tailing, two speed winches.

Good builder reputation. Wheel, depth, speed, 15

J/29, 1984. All race gear. Successful record.

New running rigging. All lines led aft to cockpit.

hp Yanmar diesel, runs great. Alcohol stove, h/c

Ocean racing equipped. Berthed in SF City Ma¬

Yanmar diesel, low hours, Raycor fuel filter, Voy¬

excellent condition. Diesel, Furuno radar & Loran,

pressure water. Berthed at South Beach Harbor,

rina.

ager Loran, Signet Smart Pak, full boat cover, plus

2 VHFs, Navico autopilot, refrigeration, newHarken

S.F. $21,000 obo. Can show on weekends. (408)

Cunningham. (415) 961-3300 dys, Iv. msg.

lots more. $40,500. Phone, (916) 646-3400; (916)

furling with North jib, much more. Berthed Sau-

421-5132.

salito. Perfect family and/or starter boat. $39,000.

Many extras. $14,950 firm.

Peter

954-7285.

NEWPORT 33, 1984. Well maintained and in

CATALINA 30,1989. Very clean, compare with DOLPHIN 29, late 60’s, magnificent, truly lovely,

new. Rigged for racing or cruising. Extra winches,

graceful lines, for serious sailor - not; but full

tracks, sails. Only 150 hours on diesel. $39,000

potential. New motor, full sail inventory, spinna¬

obo. (415) 941-8748.

Ken, (707) 444-9394.

CAL 35,1980. See to appreciate this high quality/'

32 TO 35 FEET

ker, complete galley, sink, stove, refrigerator, toi¬

California built, lovingly maintained, fast cruiser. Spacious elegant interior/outstanding liveaboard.

let, sleeps 4, classic style, teak, reasonable con¬

CAL 2-29,1977. Teak interior, Autohelm 4000,

dition. Located Tahoe. Make offer. (916) 488-2824.

KM, DS, VHF, Loran, LG wheel, Yanmar 18 hpdsl

SANTANA 35. Have spent millions, buy for thou¬

radar, loran, Autohelm 3000, KM, DS, hauled 10/

with very low hours. 3 jibs, 2 mains, spinnaker &

sands. Recent inventory, bottom, instruments,

94 (no blisters). $59,000. Owner, (415) 969-9512.

gennaker, new custom instrument panel. $14,000

etc. $35,000/offers. Call (415) 854-0770 or (510)

obo. Brian, (707) 554-4510, Pgr (707) 647-9926.

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One week on sail repairs. Free estimates. Bogart-Goring Sailmaker (510)523-9011

33-FT SPRIT CLASS by Spark-Steph. All there,

IOD, 33-FT, hull #75, good condition, race ready,

GREAT LIVEABOARD. 1978 custom 36-ft FC

‘88 FREEDOM 36-FT. Original owner, 24 mi.

but need TLC. Estate sale. $7,500.(510)339-1026, Dan.

with outboard. New spinnaker, hull recently re¬

ketch. Teak deck, Isuzu diesel, low hours, full sail

radar, Alpha autopilot, refer, etc. $99,500. Larry

done. $7,500. (415) 499-1800 dys.

inventory, propane stove, Norcold refer, Barient

Bacon, 382-7766.

winches, Ritchie compass, wheel steering. Excel¬ WESTSAIL 32-FT Pablo. Ready to cruise, just

lent value. $24,000. (510) 865-6384.

back from Mexico. New rig & mast O/H, Volvo MD2B diesel, 9 bags of sails, recording band,

40 TO 50 FEET

CATALINA 36,1988. Past National Commodore

36 TO 39 FEET

VHF, GPS, fath, Sony 2010 all band, RDF, watermaker, shipmate stove, cabin heater, solar pan¬

trading up and selling this professionally Bristol maintained cruiser/racer. Pride of ownershipshows

els, 80 gal. fuel, 120 water, 8 kerosene, 20 hold¬

as this trophy winning vessel has received the

43-FT IOR RACER/CRUISER. Custom Mull de¬ sign. Superb ocean-going performance sloop.

ing, 35/45/60# CQRs, 20# Danforth, 3/8” chain

39-FT BALTIC, pristine example of Finnish crafts¬

utmost care with full set of records: Every avail¬

300’, 5/8" Rode 500', AP, Aries vane, teak decks. $54,950. (818) 348-2868.

manship. Yanmar 4JH, 48" wheel, Harken, Espar

able option with much custom work including:

Lovely teak interior/liveaboard amenities. Two

D5,10 Hood sails, Navtec rod & hydraulics, NKE

cabinetry, lighting, rigging. Partial equipment list

private cabins, two heads, complete galley. New

GPS, AP, integrated, Northstar 800X, teak decks.

includes: radar w/gimbaled mount, 3-blade max

cushions. Extensive sail inventory. Sexy, comfort¬

None nicer anywhere. Better than new inside & out. $147,000 obo. (206) 337-0304.

prop, Navtec backstay adjuster, on-demand hot

able and fast. Reduced to $73,000. Call (415)

water heater, solid vang, adjustable genoa cars,

780-3785.

BALTIC 35, 1986. Performance racer/cruiser. Large aft cabin, fractional rig. Light use, good upgrades, new bottom. 85, 95, 150, 135%

150% furling genny, main w/2 reefs, cruising chute

headsails, 1.5 oz. chute. Teak cockpit and

CABO RICO 38, 1979. Epoxy bottom, new rig¬

bridgeway. For sale, $110,000. (415) 852-9960.

ging, mast and mainsail in 1991. Roller furling,

w/sock. Marinadel Rey. $75,000.(310) 827-0446.

GULFSTAR 50 KETCH, ready to go. Water-

Autohelm instruments, radar, SatNav, VHF, wind¬

CATALINA 38,1982. Excellent condition. Dodger,

w/fax, radar, Loran, HAM, radios, diesel heater,

maker, generator, Trace Inverter, IBM computer,

ERICSON 35,1976. Sleeps 6, new upholstery/

lass. LPG, BBQ, stove and heater. Hauled 10/94.

kidney warmers, wheel cover. Autohelm 4000,

RDF, cruising sails, VHF, depth, windspeed/point,

curtains, mahogany interior. Rebuilt Atomic 4

New bottom paint, no blisters. Call for more, (707)

Motorola GPS, Micrologic Loran, ICOM VHF,

KM, Perkins diesel, Vac-U-Flush head, and more.

(1989). Roller furling 110, 130 jibs, self-tailing

323-1718 or (415) 331-5323.

Datamarine DS, KM, AW. North full batten main

Never chartered. Great condition. $135,000. Alex,

plus 150,110,90 and spinnaker. EPIRB, CNG.TV

(415) 366-8318.

winches. AP, VHF, Loran, DS, KM, wind speed/ direction gauge, full covers for everything, pro¬

FISHER 37 MOTORSAILER, 1979. Aft cabin

pane Stove. $29,500. Call (707) 745-5714.

and microwave. $45,800. (415) 574-2191.

model. Two heads, U-shaped galley. 250 gal. fuel,

40-FT VALIANT PILOTHOUSE. 1980 by Uniflite.

200 gal. water. Watermaker. Recent electronics.

FISHER 37 Pilothouse ketch. Motorsailer, 1980,

Better than new. One owner, professionally main¬

33- FT SOVEREL, ‘86, Ultra light, PHRF 90, Olson

650 hrs. on re-built Ford Parson 80 hp. $89,500.

80 hp Ford Saber diesel, 120 gal H20,120 fuel,

tained. Outstanding cruiser/liveaboard w/one state¬

built, epoxied bottom, full racing gear, 4 spinna¬

(707) 829-0238.

winds/d, depth, log, speed, 2 VHF, loudhailer, CB,

room and big salon. Amenities include: Wood-

kers, 16 bags sails, new set in ‘93,4 bunks, galley,

aft cabin, Avon. (408) 624-7210.

chart table, autopilot, Yanmar diesel, folding prop.

Freeman AP, Grunert refrigeration, Furuno radar

GULFSTAR 36 MOTORSAILER, 1972. Ford

$35,000. Monterey dock available.(408) 372-2352.

& Loran, Lewmar winches, dual steering,

Lehman. 120 hp diesel, low hours. Fiberglass

38-FT SLOOP. New Zealand quality, a bluewater

Westerbeke 58 diesel - one of the finest if not the

sailing dinghy. Genset, autopilot, gas BBQ, elect,

performer, fully cruise equipped, Pacific veteran. $68,500 obo. (707) 939-9456.

927-6973 or (206) 564-1221. Call for picture and

PEARSON VANGUARD 32.5', Yanmar diesel 2

windlass, furling jib, VHF, DS. Perfect liveaboard,

GMF15 hp, 370 hrs, dodger, Tillermaster, 7 sails.

2 staterooms, 1.5 baths. New upholstery, bottom

$23,500. (707) 778-0685.

paint '94. Sausalito berth. $55,000. Call (415) 755-9891.

35-FT WARRIOR center-cockpit sloop, full keel,

best cruiser in the NW. Asking $150,000. (602) specs.

36-FT CAPE GEORGE CUTTER. (See Mate’s "Best Boats") Sta-Lok rigging, self-tailing Barients,

42-HUNTER PASSAGE, 1990. 1991 delivery,

Volvo MD3B, two jibs, two staysails, main, genoa,

200 hrs on 62 hp Yanmar, radar, Northern lights

heavy long distance cruiser, main. 4 jibs. All

36-FT STEEL CUTTER, built 1984, Atkin design,

cruising spinnaker. Dickinson oven, fireplace, full

8kw, air condition/heater, queen bed master cabin,

electronics, windvane, dodger, cockpit cover. New

diesel, 8 tons, 10.5’ beam, 5’ draft. CQR & For-

electronics, Aries vane, Autohelm. Beautiful boat,

tub, inverter, auto pilot, TV/VCR, 10 speaker ste¬

Yanmar diesel. $35,000. Howard, (415) 726-5150.

. tress anchors, windlass 300’ chain, VHF, depth,

fast cruising. Located MDR, L.A. $83,500. (818)

reo, tape, CD. Great liveaboard, cruiser transfer¬

346-7655.

able warranty on hull. $159,000. (415) 873-5437.

stereo. A simple, strong, attractive boat for the 32-FT MOTORSAILER. Peterson designed Dan¬

bluewater couple. $22,500. (707) 769-7705, after

ish wooden double ender in Bristol condition.

6 pm.

Pilothouse, low hours on 50 hp diesel, roller furl¬

36 ISLANDER FREEPORT. Modern classic. 1978

1989 42-FT CATALINA, 3 cabin version, in great

Perkins 4 cyl. diesel, main, self-tending staysail,

condition. Easily sailed by couple. Garmin GPS, Autohelm, roller furling, galley microwave, stereo

ing, full canvas, all teak interior, teak decks and

SANTANA 37, live, cruise, race this boat’s great

furling genoa, wheel, VHF, fatho, speedo,

brightwork. $29,000. (415) 673-5050.

for all. 8 sails, CQR, EPIRB, Loran, Rod f’stay,

windspeed/direc., RDF, Loran, autopilot, 6

w/CD, TVA/CR, extra jib, dodger, Balmar alterna¬

propane, very roomy interior, much more. Must

winches, CQR and Danforth type anchors, wind¬

tor, new bottom 3/94, and more. I love this boat but

sell, $37,500. Call Stu, (415) 455-8747.

lass, 1 lOv cruising generator, microwave, lots

need to do a 'land re-model’ I and can’t have both.

34- FT ATKIN KETCH, 1961. At47-ftLOA Auwana is constructed of Alaskan yellow cedar laid on

more. $59,900. (805) 389-0090.

Apitong frames. Completely restored (1991-1994)

NAUTICAL 39,1981. Well maintained mid cock¬

Best offer over $98,500. (408) 732-8325, Steve, eves.

from fasteners to sails and from electrical system

pit sloop. Solid, built in U.S. cruiser. 3 cabins, 2

SWAN 38. The quality of Nautor, the performance

to rebuilt Yanmar with new transmission. Over

heads, StaLoc fittings, 14 opening ports for tropi¬

of Sparkman & Stevens. New Volvo, furling gear,

PETERSON 44,1980. Center cockpit cutter. Over

$100,000 invested. Auwana was built and re¬

cal cruising. Excellent refrigeration, electric an¬

new cushions, Max Prop, many sails. Great cruis¬

$50,000 spent 1993 new: radar, GPS, SSB, Ham,

stored with passion, has wonderful balance under

chor windlass, microwave, propane stove and

ing boat with speed. $95,000. (503) 289-6633.

sail, in rhythm with the ocean, and is many times

Force 10 heater. Autopilot, Loran, dodger and

a trans-Pacific veteran. $65,000 buys the deal of

bimini. $70,000. (415) 948-3495.

a lifetime. Call Ted or Cathy at (510) 523-6186.

EPIRB, VHF, watermaker, solar, drogue, stereo, water heater. New AP & Profurl 1994. Roller

EXPRESS 37 Warlock, excellent perforijiance

furling jib & staysail. Ocean life raft. Wind, speed,

cruiser, large one-design fleet, long list of equip¬

log & depth. Elec, windlass. Avon inflatable &

38-FT ERICSON 1983. Diesel, 300 hrs., dodger,

ment, boat has many updates over last two years.

Nissan 5 hp. Extensive ground tackle. Custom

32-FT NORWEGIAN CUTTER. Low hours 4-108,

roller furling, new water heater, new exhaust,

Divorce forces quick sale. Contact Blake Pelletier,

fuel & water tanks. Perkins 62 hp diesel, 8 sails.

velvet drive reduction gear, 1.5” mahogany, on

fireplace, separate shower, auto pilot, 12 volt

(510) 939-1999 dys or (510) 938-1125 eves.

tak bronze fastened, new rigging, VHF, recent leeks & cabin top. Needs bottom work. A beautiful

fridge/freezer, 110 gal water, 80 gal fuel, gel cell batteries. Great liveaboard, 4 sails much more.

36 UNION 1987, Bob Perry designed bluewater

$135,000. Jack Zeidman, 204 S. Helberta,

toat. $1,400 obo. Carol or Ron, (916) 721-6904 or

$64,000. (415)331-2826.

cruiser. Radar, VHF, AP, SSB/HAM, Loran, wind¬

Redondo Beach, CA 90277. (310) 374-2675.

Force 10 propane stove/oven. USCG doc. Many extras-cruise ready. Located Greece, will deliver.

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MacGREGOR 65, pilothouse cutter 1988, Perkins

RARE CHALLENGER SO KETCH, 1974. Furling

HANS CHRISTIAN 41. Cruise ready 72 hp Mer¬

40-FT GAFF RIG KETCH. 60’s classic woody

main, jib. Continuously upgraded, fully found,

cedes diesel, Harken furling, custom reefer/fridge,

with traditional charm and 90’s gear. 44 hp Yanmar

135 diesel. Custom interior for extended cruising

recent epoxy bottom. Perfect liveaboard or go

Autohelm, 7000 AP, full B & G, SatNav/Loran,

diesel. Nathaniel Wilson sails. A beautiful livea¬

comfort. AP, dual steering, generator, watermaker,

anywhere boat. Too much equipment to list. Must

radar, JRC weatherfax, SSB, Nielson 3000 wind¬

board cruising veteran. Sausalito berth. West

radar, refrigeration, heat/air cond., washer/dryer,

see to appreciate. Call for details. $130,000 obo.

lass, Switlik raft. Lying Sausalito. $175,000. (415)

coast delivery. $42,000/offers. (415) 332-9218.

(707) 745-3858.

332-1519.

46-FT CENTER COCKPIT IRWIN Ketch, 1980.

CUSTOM CENTER COCKPIT lightweight cruis¬

Loran, SSB, VHF, TV, stereo, main/jib/genoa furl¬ ing, recently hauled & serviced. $195,000. (510)

CT 41-FT KETCH. F/G hull, Perkins 4-108, AP,

523-9292.

elect, windlass, dinghy w/4 hp. Teak house, refrig.

Aftcabin. Greatconditioncruiser/liveaboard. Roller

ing ketch 49-ft overall, a long, slim speedster

Propane stove. Excellent ground tackle. Beautiful

furling, SatNav, Loran, Autopilot, depth, wind,

easily sailed by couple. Major rebuild in '88 from

boat. $61,000 obo. (209) 529-5508.

knotmeter, generator, Perkins diesel, enclosed

keel up through rigging, including wiring, remodel¬

53-FT ROBERTS Garden Pilothouse ketch car¬ bon fiber reinforced f/g cleagcore hull. Cruising, storm, light air sails. Strong fast beautiful and

dodger, new refrigeration, 2 staterooms, 2 heads,

ing, chain plates, instruments, etc. A new boat on

WARRIOR, 50-ft Britt Chance design. 1970 cold-

comfortable world cruiser. Extensive ground tackle,

stall shower. Great sailing bayfront home.

a unique older hull. LPU painted hull and topside

molded. 1991 Perkins 4108, Max Prop, electric

plus cruising gear. $105,000 trade or cash. Fax

$105,000. (510) 748-0693.

1993. She is a sleek, well maintained vessel, out

windlass, Furuno radar, life raft, full sails, fridge,

Rhapsody, La Paz Mex, #112-5-59-00.

cruising since '88. Loaded with gear and spares,

hot water, etc. Fully equipped, excellent condition.

SANTA CRUZ 50, Mark II. Fastest of all the SC

ready to go again with minimum investment of

Great boat. $100,000 or will consider partnership.

50's. Latest model by Bill Lee. Features open

time and money. $49,900 (619) 298-5118.

Located Mexico. Fax 011-32980767.

65-FT FREEDOM, 3 masted schooner builtforthe 1981 Whitbread Race. Beam 17.9, draft 7.4,200 hp Volvo Penta. Refitting not complete. $250,000

transom, deep keel, tall mast, Ockam instruments, full compliment of sails, new wiring, propeller,

45-FT SEABIRD YAWL, 1979. Teak, E-bonded

CT 49 CUTTER, 1986. Modified fin keel with

obo. Ask for Ron or Jennifer, (510) 620-0642

refrigeration, SSB, weatherfax and extras. Now

in & out. 45’ x 13’ x (3'9”-7’). Aft cabin, center

rudder skeg. Ideal cruiser, 18-month Mexico cruise,

eves, between 5 & 10.

reduced to $189,500. Call (619) 2224002, (619)

cockpit, 2 HD's,sleeps6. Westerbeke50, Benmar

2 people. Aft cockpit with additional center com¬

232-3057.

Autopilot, pressure water. Very well equipped. A

panionway. Extensive quality equipment, some

GARDEN KETCH 58-FT LOA. Ultimate livea¬

classic boat in Bristol condition. Lying Florida.

only 2 yrs. old. Robert AP, 24M radar, wind gen.,

board, world cruiser. Open, airy, double salon. 2

WILDERNESS 40 (38.5 FT) U.L.D.B. Hull, deck and cabin. Interior molds available. Vinylester

Wally at (407) 597-2455.

GPS, SatNav, SSB, 2 VHFs, PWR monitor, 130A

stations, full electronics, watermaker, inverter

alt, inverter, 4 bat. banks, life raft, wind vane,

Grunert, spares. Priced to sell at $111,000. Will

resin and E-glass vacuum construction for an

OFFSHORE 40 CHEOY LEE, 1973 yawl. Two

refrigeration, 150G water, 150G fuel, tank tender,

consider trades up or down involving real estate or

extremely stiff and strong racing yacht. $14,500.

cabin layout, Westerbeke 4-107, 980 hours, Lo¬

2 Baros, 2 clocks, VDO Instruments, teak deck,

boats. May finance. Roger Perry, (415)331-5251

(408) 469-9920.

ran, VHF, radar, solid dodger, USCG documented,

for/aft deck lockers, 11 ST winches, anodized

or (800) 728-7254.

1992 ROBERTS 434. Finest steel pilothouse cut¬ ter ever built, using only top quality materials by

fireplace, teak interior and sides, propane stove/

spars, 4 sails plus spinnaker, 3 anchors, 300' Hi

oven. Antares at Coyote Point berth. All the com¬

Tensile, other chain/rode, stern anchor roller/

forts of home. Call (415) 347-9827.

mount, Perkins, SS prop and shaft, cockpit h/c

qualified builder. 200 gal. water, 80 gal. diesel, 65 hp engine, diesel heater, dual hydraulic steering. Needs to be rigged. $79,500. (408) 469-9920.

CLASSICS

shower,-bimini, side/back panels, deck wash, WILDERNESS 40. Gary Mull’s fast racer/cruiser.

awnihg, all mapuals.Call for specs, (510)769-1870,

Needs completion. 9,000 lbs. dis. projected due to

dys/eves. $244,000. See photo ad elsewhere.

bagged, divinycell, cored hull, deck and boxed

CLASSIC 1936 racing sloop PIC #14 (Pacific

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 40 YAWL. Classic tri¬

interior. No liner, interior tabbed to hull. Very light

44-FT STEEL PILOTHOUSE center cockpitketch.

Interclub Class). Vandal'is a Marconi rigged racer

cabin version. Excellent liveaboard or local cruiser.

& strong, 2,800 lbs. now. Professional hand lay up

Beautiful classic lines, bowsprit, dual steering,

with gorgeous lines and stiff bayworthy design.

Very well maintained with boat cover. Blister free

by S.C. F.G. crew. Highest vinylester/glass ratio

teak pilothouse, long keel, water tight bulkheads,

Rebuilt 1981. Past Master Mariner. Recently raced

f/g hull. Furling jib, boom gallows, anchor wind¬

possible. Located in S.C. Marti, (408) 469-9920.

flush teak decks. Custom build by Dutch Bloemsma

in Vallejo. Good shape. SomeTLC needed. $1,200

yard in ‘81 for serious cruising. Mercedes OM314

obo. (707) 838-6135.

lass, 2 mains, 4 jibs, 1 mizzen, KM, DS, log, radar, SatNav, VHF, life raft, rebuilt Volvo Penta (1990)

WILDERNESS 40. Gary Mull’s fast racer/cruiser.

85 hp, windvane steering, autopilot, 7 sails. Up-to-

w/many engine spares. Dual alternator system,

Needs completion. Divinycell cored hull, deck and

date electronics: GPS, radar, 406 EPIRB, ICOM,

engine battery and 2 banks house batteries. 12

boxed interior. No liner, interior tabbed to hull.

SSB transceiver, fax, etc. Two dinghies, SCUBA

1899 plans (available) documented. Museum con¬

volt refrigeration & separate engine driven refrig¬

Very light & strong 3,000 lb. now. Professional

gear, lots of spare parts, loaded. True world cruise

dition, gaff rigged, deadeyes, teak deck, Tasma¬

eration, diesel cabin heater, microwave, new pro¬

hand lay up by S.C. F.G. crew. Highest vinylester/

ready, bring your shorts and tees and go. $138,000.

nia ironbark blocks, bronze fittings. Exterior teak,

pane stove/oven, dishes, pots, pans, silverware,

glass ratio possible & bagged. Parts include,

(813) 397-7070.

interior mahogany. New Yanmar, recent haulout,

glasses, and more. Add food & drinks and leave

rudder, Bottinger mast boom & SS rod rigging;

the dock. $60,000. (No brokers/agents please).

plus reefer, engine box & bed & other SS parts.

ENDEAVOUR 40,1982. Sloop, center cockpit.

tos, (415) 332-5293.

(415) 626-2909.

$27,500. Call Virgil, (916) 687-6254.

CLASSIC SEA BIRD YAWL. Built from original

only authentic Seabird on coast. Sausalito. Pho¬ Perkins 4-108, Cruisair heat/ac, Loran, Autohelm, much more. Bimini, dodger, grill. Forward and aft

40-FT SPARKMANS & STEPHENS Sloop, '66, double-planked mahogany on oak. Major refit ‘93.

PACIFIC 40 YAWL, 1953. Traditional lines with modern equipment. African mahogany hull, teak

40-FT FRERS, 1987. Custom built offshore racer/

cabins, teak interior, large refrig/freezer, great

cruiser, triple spreader mast head rig, open tran¬

liveaboard. Excellent condition, great sailer, new

Perkins Perma 30 hp 800 hr. classic racer that

decks, spruce spars. Bright mahogany interior w/

som, clean efficient deck layout, quality electron¬

bottom paint. $92,500. (510) 814-9044.

sleeps 7. Just arrived in Sausalito after a 6000 nm

teak & holly sole. Outfitted and equipped for

ics, all offshore equipment, 35 hp diesel engine,

offshore. Pacific Cup Vet, Master Mariner champ.

complete Hood sail inventory, all of this with a

47-FTVAGABONDKETCH.Excellentliveaboard/

Excellent condition. $42,000. Call (510) 523-3535.

cruise. $37,000 obo. (415) 331-7928.

luxurious teak/cypress interior including aft cabin

cruiser. Full galley Including CNG 3-burner stove/

w/full head room, modern galley and convenient

oven, Norcold upright fridge/freezer, built-in mi¬

'84 DUTCH-BUILT KOOPMANS43-FT. Siemens

Nav station. All systems ready to race/cruise

crowave, hot water, fireplace, walk-in closet, 2

steel center cockpit, Selden cutter rig, beautiful

immediately. Asking $167,000. (310) 378-5472.

interior, water tight bulkheads, just painted tops &

MULTIHULLS

heads w/LectraSan, 110/12 volt, stereo/tapedeck, 85 hp Lehman 350 hrs. VHF, depth. Asking

bottoms, overhauled Volvo MD30A, new house

40-FT FERRO-CEMENT KETCH. Sound, built to

batteries, AC/DC system upgraded, electronics, 4

cruise the world. Needs minimal interior and exte¬

SEARUNNER 31,1976. Honda 7.5 hp. New LPU

anchors, steering vane, cruise ready. $137,000.

rior work to finish. $35,000 invested. New sails,

paint. New mainsail, new dodger, new rigging. 9

(619) 696-6805.

rigging, instruments plus lots more. Ready to go with minimum investment of time and money.

$132,000.(415)331-6043.

51 FEET & OVER

sails, 7 winches, dinghy, VHF, AP, log, speed, DS, stereo, MOB gear, stove, cooler, head. Asking

$16,000 obo. Call (800) 944-8810.

$18,000. Will discuss partnership. Call Steve. 54-FT (LOA) HOWARD CHAPPELLE design

(408) 526-5212 or (510) 547-4800.

schooner. Needs TLC. $20,000. (510) 370-0453.

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Serving the Bay and Delta Areas JOHN HALLANDER, P.E. • Sail and Power • Fiberglass, wood, metal • 40 years experience • Free phone consultation • No travel charge • 24-hr sen/ice available Pt. Richmond (510) 237-8412 Bethel Island (510) 684-3454

BOAT CLASSY,

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Process Scrubs, Polishes, Removes Algae, Dirt, Rust & Water from Diesel Fuel. Includes Internal Tank Wash Down. YOUR BERTH OR BOATYARD • (510) 521-6797

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YACHT REPAIR

—£ea.£cript M E COM

AFFORDABLE

(800)982-7779

ADHESIVE

GRAPHICS

(510)651-7326

Fiberglass Work • Blister Repair • Wood Repair • Expert Paint & Varnish Work Rigging • Decks Refinished • All Work Guaranteed • Reasonable Rates 19 Years Experience • Discount on All Materials (415)331-9850

WANTED. Command 10 (Farrier). 345-5753 eves.

Call (505)

WANT MOTORSAILER or power boat w/2 heads

PARTNERSHIPS

18-FT HOBIE w/trailer, 3 sets sails, furling jib, E-

& 2 staterooms plus. Have 32-ft 5th wheel trailer,

Z mast step system, double traps, tramp recently

NORSEA 27. Beautifully equipped with AP, furl¬

replaced, all new bungies, cat box. Good boat for

ing, diesel & trailer. 1/4,1/3, or 1/2 partnership

WHY BUY? Will barter boat privileges for Tahoe

race or play. $1,700 or trade for competitive laser Jim, (510) 939-3312.

available. Families with children welcome. Trail or

condo/house privileges. Have classic looking, 30

POWER & HOUSEBOATS

USED GEAR

bedroom & living room slides out - with Ford F 250 4X4 extended cab pick-up. (415) 924-7517.

sail anywhere. Steve or Cathy. (415) 851-3056.

CQR 45 LB. Good galvanized coat. $250. Chris Webber, (415) 969-3030 dys.

ft. Yankee: inboard diesel, recent sails, oversized

PROFESSIONAL MARINER, 50 ampcharger, 3-

two-speed winches, 16 mi. radar, propane stove/

stage, $100. Aero gen 3 wind generator, new (in

LANCER 36.1/3 or 1/2 interest available in 1982

oven, head, sleeps 6. Boat comes maintained.

box) $475. Mainsail for Brewer 42' (48.7’ x 17')

Bill Lee sloop. This boat is in “as new" condition,

Leave message or fax (510) 531-2404.

xlnt. cond. $700. SS. Dorade "guards” (2) $50.

original owners have maintained and upgraded

(510) 865-7009.

boat continuously since delivery. Dark blue Awlgrip

MENDOCINO RANCH w/beach on river. A unique,

LPU topsides, five sails, roller furling, cruising

well built home. Idealic, totally private setting with

NAUTICAL BOOKS. Used, rare, out-of-print, over

'84 32 GRAND BANKS. Immaculate, radar, AP,

interior, epoxy bottom, inflatable'dinghy, down¬

substantial usable acreage, plus adjacentto Govt,

600 titles. Also hundreds of sailboat sales bro¬

GPS, DS x 2, log, KM, heat, inverter, stereo,

town Sausalito berth, terrific bay cruiser. Step

land reserves. Ask $245,000. Consider partner¬

chures from 70s/80s. Send wants or call or write

Leyland 135 (750 hours), bimini, aft deck cover,

aboard and start sailing, this is a terrific boat and

ships or financing. Trade up or down for power or

for free book list. Art Spindler, 33340 Jefferson, St.

etc. $104,500. Call (206) 525-5976 for info.

is completely equipped. Experienced sailors only,

sail. Roger Perry, (415) 331-5251 ,(800) 728-7254.

Clair Shores, Ml 48082-1176, (810) 293-2483.

please. Existing partnership is restructuring, eq¬ ANTIQUE WOODEN hay scow. Excellent livea-

uity contribution required, boat will be retitled to

PERKINS MARINE DIESEL. Fresh water cooled,

board or office. Must sell. $20,000 obo. Call (916) 832-1802.

new ownership. Call Alson Silva for more info.

turbocharged, 185 hp, model T-6 354 MGT com¬

Office (408) 748-9398, eve (408) 288-6307 or

pletely rebuilt 12/30/94. Includes B/W 72 C trans¬

George at (415) 776-5118 (recording).

WANTED

S15,OOOORTRADEfor sailboat. 195534-ftHunter,

mission. Runs like new. Lots of spare parts. Price $4,850. For more information, call B.E. Gordon, (510) 529-2644.

cabin cruiser. Excellent condition, view at Jack

25% TIMESHARE in Jeanneau 36-ft sloop at SF

London SquareberthJl2. Must seetoappreciate.

South Beach. Beautiful, solid, and responsive

Twin gas engine, salon, galley, head, delta can¬

modern performance cruising yacht. Spacious

or steel, or hull that needs new rigging. Call (310)

vas. Dinghy with outboard included. (510) 635-

cockpit seats 6+ adults comfortably. Many ameni¬

435-6843.

DECK HATCHES. Three Atkins & Hoyle (Cana¬ dian) offshore hatches made from non-corrosive

2900 dys; (510) 829-9435 eves.

ties including self-furling jib, wheel, Loran, stove, pressurized water, and more. Guaranteed avail¬

PARTS to marine-ize land-lubber 1972 15 kw

24”x24" (one has outside access hardware) and

36-FT FAIRUNER, 1969. Great liveaboard or for

ability of 2 weekend days plus 5 weekdays per

Onan generator. Need wet exhaust manifold, ex¬

one 31'x31n. Cost $3,500, for sale $1,000. Call

entertaining at Pier 39 SF Marina. Large sunny

month. Professionally maintained in Bristol condi¬

pansion tank and water pump, etc. for keel cooled

cabin with many windows. 3-burner stove & oven, double door refrigerator/freezer, 20" stereo color

tion. All the benefits of ownership without the

application. (707) 542-2236.

Cap’n Al on (408) 245-1765 or E-mail: alpo@eworld.com

TV w/remote, marine TV antenna, electric head,

$250/mo. for 1 yr. lease. Paul, (415) 368-7981,

TRAILER suitable for Cal 20, in good shape or

DISCOUNT, 3840% on new Volvo MD-1B, -2B, -

shower & bathtub. Water heater, 3 sinks with hot

please Iv. msg or E-mail: paul@aim.com

larger sailboat trailer rated for 30 ft., 5500 dis¬

3B parts. Honda generator 2200 watts. New sails

placement boat. Steve, (510) 521-3364 or fax

for 39' boat. Other various parts for mechanical

35-45 FOOT JUNK RIGGED sailboat. FG, wood

Almag 35 (Magnesium Aluminum Allow). Two

hassle and expenses. Bay Area residents only.

& cold water, solar powered 12 volt charging system, 2 large closets & lots of storage areas,

BREWER 46 PH CUTTER, 3/8 equity share,

sofa-bed & large V-berth, mini-blinds on windows,

recent haulout, engine and bright work. All teak

(510) 748-0758.

freezer. Morse code keys, various models. (408) 245-1440.

2 Chrysler 440s, 1 needs major overhaul, not

interior, usual electronics and equipment, 8 berths,

USED, CLEAN LASER or other day sailers like

running, 1 needs minor work, runs. Telephone &

super low 4.4% financing, all paid in ‘97. Summer

Capri 16.5 or 13. Chris Woida at (707) 895-2534.

NORTH AMERICAN YACHTSMAN Sailrite sew¬

power cables to dock box. $12,000. Call (510) 777-9071.

coastal cruise. Great family gift. (510) 933-9186. CHEAP DINGHY. Looking for trailerable or car-

ac motor or hand crank. Includes all accessories

KNARR 30 #74.1/4 equity interest in boat, not

toppable fixer-upper, hopefully under $1,000, to

and guidebooks. New. $400. (415) 965-3449.

GREAT LIVEABOARD. 1950 Hunter sedan

berth. Berth SF Marina, east basin. Races YRA

restore as winter project. Will consider anything.

cruiser. Includes separate head, galley, cabin &

one-design, WBRA (Wed), & 1995 IKC in SF.

Rob, 331-3134 (leave message).

AUTOHELM 5000 AUTOPILOT, linear motor,

salon. New ac/dc, built-ins include battery power,

$1,750 obo plus $100/mo. for berth, race fees,

bilge pumps, pressure water system, wood stove

insur., equip., maint Whitt, (415) 331-7989, wk.

A CHANCE TO FIELD TEST a device that assists

ing machine. Powered by 1/10 hp 110 volt, 60 hz

remote station $1,000. Micrologic ML 8000f Lo¬

& electric heater. Extensively rebuilt cabin. $6,000

in hand starting your stubborn diesel, your boat,

ran, Nema autopilot interface $150. Avon 6 per¬ son inflatable, motor mount $600, oars, excellent

firm. $1,500 cash gets you in with terms on re¬

no risk to you. If the tests are successful, the

condition. West Marine inflatable, sb 8.6, $350.

maining $4,500. Page Sean at (510) 806-3737 or

participants will get the device free of charge.

(408) 270-8108, eves.

call (510) 829-4647 and leave message.

Please call Kevin, (707) 769-5111.

TRADE

36-FT POWER CRUISER. 1948 Ed Monk. Fir,

VOLVO PENTA MD11C, transmission, shaft, pro¬

sound construction. Gasoline engine. Loran,

WANTED BY SAILING COUPLE a 45-50 ft. cen¬ ter cockpit or pilothouse cruising sailboat such as

with 60 gal/min auxiliary pump. Manual start with

peller, exhaust lift and hose. Fresh water cooling,

depthsounder, VHF. Up and running. Great Bay/

AESTHETIC SAILBOAT, 37-ft custom Garden

Hylas, Tayana, Celestial, Mapleleaf, etc. Boat

new electrical starter. 850 hours, runs great. Ask¬

Delta boat. $14,000. Call (415) 332-6014.

ketch, mahogany, oak, Perkins diesel, boat cover,

must be in good condition and preferably outfitted

ing $2,000. Call Bill, (415) 965-0244.

dodger, excellent condition, well equipped and

for cruising. (408) 926-1085.

36-FT 1939 STEVENS sedan cruiser, mahogany

maintained. Beautiful bright work. Mexico vet.

on oak, brass fastened, needs bottom paint, and

Berthed Marin County. Trade for country or out of

CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT up to 37-ft (non¬

power low hours with all accessories. Rebuilt

above water paint 2 bunks, galley, shower, fire¬

state property, real estate equity or ? Call (209)

seaworthy is okay) for use on land only. Low-

Bosch injection pump. No gear box, SAE bolt

place. $2,500. (510) 684-3458.

728-3807.

priced Chris Craft or anything classic with spa¬

pattern. $1,000. Page Sean at (510) 806-3737 or

cious interior. (510) 526-5986.

call (510) 829-4647 and leave message.

RENAULT DIESEL ENGINE. 2 cylinder25 horse¬

PROBATE SALE. 79 Hershine 37-ft. Low hours.

WANTED, Power cruiser, trade for Sheraton Ho¬

$52,000. Grant (408) 363-8011.

tel timeshare, Puerto Vallarta, kitchen, on beach,

29TO 30-FT FG sailboat in good condition. Owner

OUTBOARD Tohatsu 9.9 hp standard shaft.

ocean front view, spacious. $20,000. Tom, (707)

willing to carry papers. (415) 898-2810.

Approx. 25 hrs. on engine, $1,200.(415)965-3449.

557-9052 hm, (510) 674-8621 wk.

HARRIETS

SAIL

RESORT LIVING IN SAN RAFAEL!

REPAIR

Great value for this custom home. Spacious 3 bdrm., 2.5 bth home

2041 Taylor St. S.F. 94133 771

Gas/Diesel Service Electrical • Plumbing * Fuel Systems

**48*VJ?

(415) 331 -1877

Gail Koren, FHA

SUN LIGHT

CtOySFJH®Grand Marina Boat Yard Alameda (510)522-5404

Kentfield (415) 461-2900

Photovoltiacs, Batteries, Chargers &.

Electric Propulsion Systems

POWER CO. Since 1976

(510) 845-2997

IN HARBOR ELECTRIC

WOODWORKING Hand Carved Nameboards • Ornamentation

.. ~ • McMullen Co. .

Enjoy vjpws, dock and yards. $369,000.

8427

MARINE SERVICE

John Hinrichs

on the waterfront w/living rm and family rm w/cathedral ceilings.

f.IL-

Your best choice for low cost boat servicing. Installations and quality repairs to your satisfaction. Steve Keefe

(510) 236-5419

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FORESPAR 2.5" telescoping pole, 10-ftto 18-ft,

DODGER BLUE “Sumbrella," 8-ft. bows, zip out

Harken 210 high-load windward sheeting traveller

center panel, $325. Tour Easy recumbent bicycle,

car with 4' track, chrome barient 10, aluminum

$900. (510) 601-9920.

BE SOMEBODY, SAIL A BEAR. This wayward Bear has wandered off to Ventura and needs to be

CREW

brought back home. Past season champion boat needs a real sailor. Interested? Call Bill at (415)

barient 9. All at 1/2 list. Steve, (510) 521-3364. ICOM AUTO ANTENNA tuner AH-2 with control¬

EXPERIENCED SAILOR looking for female crew.

NEW TRANS, BORG WARNER 1:88:1, R.H.,

ler and cable for use with Icom HF radios. $275,

30-45 for daysailing Monterey Bay area. Planning

$1,500, used Paraeon trans 2:10:1 LH, $150,32

(510) 932-8691, Iv. msg. for Ken.

extended cruise. Nice 40’ boat that sails well.

332-4857 or Chris at (510) 339-1071.

(408) 429-8262.

v. Plath windlass, good cond. w/350 ft. 3/8" BBB chain $850, Dahl dual diesel filter set up w/case of

USED BOAT STUFF: Various sails from different

elements, $175. (510) 582-3613.

size boats, jibs, mains. Also: winches, cleats,

SAILOR, TALL, YOUTHFUL, & 51, and yellow

deck hardware, stainless rails, masts, booms,

lab, 4, short & cute seek slender, athletic, adven¬

MOORING, Morro Bay, 4,800#, accommodate

stainless rigging, turnbuckles, anchors, chain, line,

turous lady, 30’s +/-, N/S, to share life of sailing,

60' boat, 12' low water depth, $1,300 sell, $100/

halyards, steering pedestal w/controls, hydraulic

diving, romance & travel. 60' catamaran. Depar¬

month to rent. 40 hp, 3 cyl, Isuzu diesel with

RAM w/steering box, diesel generator, much more.

ture summer '95 for tropics. Tom, 2356 Bethlehem

disassembled 2:1 Borg Warner tranny, $1,150.

(415) 332-3774.

Rd„ Hartsville, SC 29550.x

NON-PROFIT FREE COURSE: Sailing & Seamanship, 7 weeks, by U.S.C.G. Auxiliary. Sausalito Cruising Club, Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 to 9:30 pm - Mar 7 thru Apr 20,

Autopilot, scanner, sprocket drive, 40'-60' heavy disp1. hull, $425. (805) 528-0473, M-F (1630-2100),

ARE YOU A SWM under 45? I’m a SWF sailor/

1995. Text books (optional) $20. Call Rob, (415)

S-S (0800-2200).

racer looking for you to cruise Bay and Delta.

332-4524.

TRAILER. Twin axle sailboat trailer for boats 20-

707, Rodeo, CA 94572-9998.

Please respond with photo (of boat) to P.O. Box 35. Exc. condition. Surge brakes, tongue jack,

MISCELLANEOUS

tongue extension. $2,250 obo. (415) 558-0444.

CREW AVAILABLE: Veteran sailor (two cruises to Mexico in own boat) wants crew position for delivery work. Short cruises. One way okay. Share

PERKINS 4-236. 80 hp diesel engine with 3:1

HELP WANTED

Borg Warner gear. 2300 hrs, like new condition.

1989 JEEP CHEROKEE. 4 dr., white, car phone,

expenses flexible on dates, locations, durations.

Complete with spares, panel and harness. Ready

auto, 115,000 miles, original owner, exclnt. main¬

DougGray, 10929 Chances “R”Rd., Penn Valley,

for installation. Repowering with larger engine.

tenance. $6,500.(510) 934-1130.

CA, 95946. (916) 432-1523.

REDUCE HEAT AND NOISE from the exhaust

SAIL INDIAN OCEAN. Join 60-ft steel yacht de¬

Bay’s largest and best sailing school, having the

35 LP CQR ANCHOR, 3 Solarex solar panels, SI

piping and muffler in your engine room.

parting Darwin, Australia April 1995 for Capetown

Bay’s newest fleet, is actively seeking sailing

1000 tiller Autohelm, life raft Autoflug 4-man can¬

Durablanket ceramic fibre insulation. Any size.

via Cocos, Rodrigues, Mauritius, Reunion, Mada¬

instructors. Successful applicants will have exten¬

ister, Suzuki 8 hp oil injection, outboard, Achilles

(707) 542-2236.

gascar, Durbaq. Sail any leg, share expenses, no

sive sailing experience and communication skills.

9’8” dinghy, Furuno weather fax machine. Power

experience necessary. R & S Testa. Tel. 61 15

U.S.C.G. license necessary. Call David at (510)

Survivor 35 gal. watermaker 2 B.C.’s regulators

611372, fax 61 89 811386 (Australia).

865-4700.

CRUISE MEXICO. Gulfstar 50 Los Angeles to

OCSC (Olympic Circle Sailing Club) needs skilled

SAILING INSTRUCTORS. Club Nautique, S.F.

$4,500. (415) 789-9343.

and tanks. Davis Mack 20 sextant & misc. Contact (707) 537-1521.

Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez 18 February to

and entry level maintenance personnel to main¬

15 May, 4 cost-sharing crew berths available at

tain its fleet of yachts. Free sailing lessons, charter

Test while it is in the boat. New fuel pump, water

$500/week/person. Experienced USCG licensed

privileges. Pay: $5-$9/hr. depending on position

pump, gages, warning light, audible signal. $1,000.

captain. (310) 433-5040.

and skills. Weekend and weekday work. Call

CLUBS/MEMBERSHIPS

ATOMIC 4. Dependable engine in good condition.

Glenn at (510) 843-4200. '

CLUB NAUTIQUE single unlimited membership.

(510) 865-0435.

A quality organization providing sail training, char¬

GAIN OFFSHORE EXPERIENCE on our 53' cut¬

NEW/USED GEAR & SAILS. Fleming windvane,

ters, racing, and social activities at locations in

ter as we sail/explore the west coast from La Paz

MARINA MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT. $2,559-

still in box. Autohelm 2000, used. 33 lb. Bruce

Alameda and Sausalito. A transferable life mem¬

to Panama and beyond. 7-10 day legs available.

3,110/mo with benefits. Marina Maintenance At¬

anchor, lazy jacks for 35’ to 42’ boat. Props 17 x

bership at a negotiable price. Call Jim at (408)

$500/berth. (206) 328-7758.

tendants perform the full range of skilled duties

10,19 x 15, LH 1.25” shaft, storm trysail, storm jib,

265-7849.

related to the care, upkeep, maintenance and

#2 jib for Explorer 45,1.5 oz. North spinnaker for

SF TO TAHITI AND BEYOND. Crew needed

operation of the City Marina. Requires knowledge

61.5’l & 20.5' J, used one TransPac, CPT autopi¬ lot ll-factory rebuilt. Cat LPG w/all heater com¬

CLUB NAUTIQUE unlimited couple membership.

(two) to be part crew of five, for race leaving May

of methods, procedures and materials used in

Includes ASA classes and certification and dis¬

20,1995. Well equipped Swan 431. Must have

skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry,

plete, used. Call (510) 865-7311.

count chartering. Two locations on the Bay. Value

previous offshore sailing experience. Medical,

and general maintenance work; an equivalent of

$4,125. Asking $3,125 obo. Membership is

galley and/or celestial nav. skills a plus. Ability to

one year of skilled carpentry, plumbing, and/or

resellable. Tara, (415) 661-1847, dys/eves.

work as part of a team a necessity. One crew

masonry experience, preferably within a marina

NEW FURUNO MODEL 1930.36 mile open array

member wanted to continue on from Tahiti full

setting; training in the use of maritime and main¬

CLUB NAUTIQUE lifetime unlimited single sailing

time on two year circumnavigation with Pacifica

tenance trade tools; possession/ability to obtain:

radar, $2,300.4 new Arco M55 solar panels. $225 ea. (415) 615-9397.

membership. ASA School of the year. Ongoing

'95 rally. (415) 347-0795, Kyle. (206) 281-8398,

CA driver’s license, CPR/first aid/Boating Safety/

CRUISING GEAR for sale. Fortress 37 anchor,

classes and seminars. Active social calendar.

David.

Safe Boating certificates. City application/supple¬

$185, Fortress 23 anchor, $125, Bruce 22 anchor,

Charter opportunities. Your chance to join the

$165, GPS-Magellan 5200, $600, MOBgear$100,

best sailing club in the West. Asking $2,500 obo.

WANTED, select crew to campaign Express 37

of Vallejo, HR Dept., 555 Santa Clara Street,

jib 57.8 x 25.6, $750, jib 45.5 x 21.3, $500, main

(510)417-4006.

for YRA season. Very experienced only. (415)

Vallejo, 94590 or by calling (707) 648-4364. AA/

435-3573.

EEO employer.

39.1 x 10.5, $400. Call (415) 332-9393.

MARITIME ATTORNEY

mental application due by February 24,1995: City

Cushions, pillows, upholstery

Specializing in warranty, purchase contracts, sales/use tax, liens, Experience Counts; 45 yrs. of Bay and Coastal racing/cruising. William E. Vaughan, 17 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland (510) 532-1786; Fax 532-3461

Boat-Home-Business

HAPPY BOAT COMPANY

MARINE CARPENTRY FINISHING Bright work ■ Deck Repair and Sealing Custom Cabinet Work Design Mast Boom Repair/Construction • Marine Plumbing • 30 Years U.S. European Experience Tony Yvonne Stockl (510)370-7911

•

& consultations

Tracev Sands Designs

charters, construction/repair, accidents since 1960.

•

SStSaWM

(415) 479-8603

Marine Fabrics

AMERICA'S CUP NOW! & seein9 & •

Combine ASA instruction certification while staying aboard at a Mercian sailing resort mariqa and the cup. Flates start at $199 p.p. assocation® other stay-aboard programs available. Call now for best dates *(619) 222-0355 OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL CHARTERS 2590 Ingraham St., San Diego, CA 92109

MARINE ENGINE CO.

• Gas & Diesel • Reasonable Rates Tune-ups • Oil Changes • Engine rebuilding, etc. Complete Engine Services

«i

SIGNS GRAPHICS "^*WOOPCARVING PETER KAHL STUDIO ARQUES SHIPYARD SAUSALITO 415-332-6608

SURPLUS BOTTOM BOAT PAINT Hard red vinyl anti-fouling paint. Mfg. Woolsey. 72% copper. Reg. price; $180/gal. Our price $50/gal. Also black vinyl

& other mtg. available. Ablading paint, 50% copper, $50/gal.

& other epoxies, $10-$15/gal. Polyurethane, $20/gal. Penetrating epoxy, $25/gal. Pratt & Lambert white enamel, $lO/gal. Non-skid paint $10/gal. (415) 588-4678

Primer

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25 Years Experience

(415) 332-0455

^/OODRUM MARINE

complete mobile shop

Specializing in custom interior cabinetry. Tables, cabinets, countertops, decks, cabinsoles, for power or sail.

i r 220 ^ -*• -z 'J J" yY / V#

call Lon Wood rum at:

KEELBOAT AND DINGHY INSTRUCTORS for new Estuary program. $11.43/hr., must be U.S.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Sailing certified instructor. Will accept ASA for keelboat. Contact (510) 444-3807 and ask for application or stop by Lake Merritt Boating Center, Oakland.

PRIVATELY OWNED SAILBOAT CHARTER company located at “booming” Branson, Mo. 13

29-FT BALTIC CRUISER, 1962. Sleek Danish

PACIFIC SEACRAFT DANA, 1986. 27' LOA.

design. Fiberglass over wood. Sloop-rigged for

Sturdy, stable. Sloop, single handed rigging, 4

heavy weather sailing. Ideal for the Bay. 2

sails, inboard Yanmar diesel, DS, KM, VHF, 25 lb.

mainsails, jib, genoa, and spinnaker. VHF, 1993

CQR, enclosed head/shower, gimbaled CNG

8 hp Honda o/b, 30 hrs. Sleeps 4. $8,000. Stephen (415)621-0231.

$49,000. (916) 477-8421, eves.

stove/oven, 2 water tanks, sleeps 4. Vallejo.

boats in A-1 condition (13'-37’). Strong, growing SPINNAKER SAILING and Rendezvous Char¬

clientele with excellent 7 state reputation. Retir¬

WYLIE 38,1986. New deck hardware, halyards,

KETTENBURG K43, Perkins 4-107, GPS, radar,

ing. Possible owner financing. Phil will be in So.

kevlar-spectra, running rigging, B & G instru¬

SSB/HAM, weatherfax, Bendix self-steering, up¬

Cal. until Feb. 25. Call (417) 779-4102 for local meeting.

ments, GPS, VHF, 7 new Hood sails & bottom job.

graded rigging. Includes extensive cruising gear,

All late ‘94. This boat eats J/35s & Express 37s.

great people and benefits. Fax resume to (415)

$60,000. Send $1 for complete listing & photos to

$79,000. (916) 575-1302 dys, (916) 962-2907,

543-7405 or call (415) 543-7333.

J. Spencer, 1428 Carleton Way, Fullerton, CA

eves/wknds.

92633.

ters are looking for qualified 6-pack and 100 ton Captains, Sailing Instructors, and maintenance personnel for the 1995 sailing season. Top pay,

TOO LATE TO CLASSY

YACHT SALES. Established Sacramento bro¬ kerage needs motivated self-starter for commis¬

HUNTER 27,1980. Diesel, wheel, DS, KM, 110 &

ISLANDER 36, 1976. Yanmar diesel with 200

90% jibs, whisker pole, teak interior, 6 ft. head-

hours, new epoxy bottom, new saiis. Teak interior.

sioned sales of previously owned sailboats. Our

SEA SCOUT DONATATION VESSEL: 19-ft ex¬

room, sleeps 5. New running rigging, lines led aft,

full service chandlery, boat shop, brokerage and

Lots of extras. George work (707) 575-3535 d,

ercise or ocean-expedition Dory, 1990 epoxy/ply,

(707) 538-0828 e. $35,000 firm.

new boat dealership has specialized in trailerable

row stations for 1-3 persons, weighs 160 lbs.

recent survey. Good, clean boat. $14,500. (510) 778-9732.

trailer. $16,000. (412) 276-0732, Iv. msg.

and larger sailboats since 1974. Put your sailing

Damaged in recent storm. Our loss is your gain.

knowledge and experience to work on our team.

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46' BENETEAU FIRST 456, 1985. Merle. Owners double plus 2 quest staterooms. New Perkins diesel. SSB, radar, BNG, teak decks. Outstanding value oi $125,000 osking. Owner wants offers. Local.

42' WESTSAIL, 1981 CUTTER Carol inn. Center cock oil. New interior set up for long distance cruising immocu late mechanically, double berth aft, spacious interior. Cen Iral Agents, INQUIRE

47' WILLIAM GARDEN DESIGNED Vagabond 47 Ketch by Bluewater, 1981. Sara. Ocean cruise or liveo board. 3 staterooms. Gorgeous nautical interior with fireplace. Owner's queen oft. Immaculate in and out. Outstanding value. Reduced to $155,000.

38' CUSTOM SCANDINAVIAN fully cruise equipped iv/o. 'Itenica.' itemca. ou ketchi 1978. 80 np bp rerai Perkins, double aft. Owner sacn hang and reduced to $79,900.

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36'COLUMBIA, 1968. Sharp interior, diesel. Great S.F. Bay. BIG VALUE at $22,000.

Excellent ocean performance due to heavy fiberglass constuction and 18,000 lbs of keel ballast. Easy to sail with main, mizzen and genoa roller furling. 3 double staterooms and immense, very light salon. Excellent galley. Ocean going electronics. Ford Lehman. Liferaft, invertor, radar, pilot, hord dodger. Teak and holly sole throughout. Ready for world cruising. Located Bay Area. Central Agents. Owner will consider trading down. Submit offers.

32' ERICSON, 1970. Wheel steering WOW! Interior. Anxious. Great value. Asking 516,500.

SOLD BOATS 60' PACEMAKER, 1969, FBMY 46' BENETEAU FIRST 456 40' DEFEVER DOUBLE CABIN FBMY 37' SILVERTON FB CONVERTIBLE 37' ERICSON SLOOP, 1974 36' SEA RAY 360 AFT CABIN 35' DUFOUR SLOOP, 1976 34' CALIFORNIAN FBMY

27'TIARA 2700,1992.145 hours. Twin 350s. Immoai late! On display at our office.

34' BAYLINER 3450, 1987. Very low hours. Two doubles, super cleon, generator, air conditiong. Asking

30' DONZI BLACK WIDOW, 1989. Twin/low hours. Worth $50,000+! SACRIFICE by osking 542,000.

38' ERICSON, 1984. Universal diesel, furling, Barierrt Sis, double berth oft, raft, windvone, $79,500.

37’ SEA RAY 370, 1992. Shows better than broad new, dceorator interior, full Delta aft, 330's. ASK S) 15,000.

34' PETERSON, 1978. Volvo, Monitor windvone, huge soil inventory, spinnokers Great buy!

46' BIUEWATER FLYBRIDGE, 198S. 2 queens, A/C enclosed oft. Attractive at $165,000. Ask.

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Best Dutch-built and kept steel yacht in Northern California!

HANSEATIC IDEAL CRUISER • CT 49, 1986 CUTTER

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30'

PEARSON, 73.$15,900

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RAFIKI, '80.Best Offer/ $59,000 CORONADO KETCH, 71, aft cabin.$34,950

25'

NORTHSTAR 500 SL, 73.Reduced $ 4,000

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WARRIOR, cntr cockpit SL, SD.$35,000

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US. YACHT, '80, SL, outboard.$ 8.950 HORSTMAN TRI S.D., '89.$25,000 ERICSON,78.$16,500

35' 36' 3T

ERICSON Mkll, 76.$39,000 ISLANDER, 79.$41,900 O'DAY, 79, cntrckpt, aft cabin, dsl.$49,500

29' 29 29

CAL 2-29, dsl., 74 ...$13,900 CAL, 71, inboard.$11,900 COLUMBIA, 77. SL, SG.$15,000

38' 40' 41'

HORSTMAN TRIMARAN, SL'91 dsl.$50,000 NEWPORTER.'68, dsl, cttr, refurb'83 ..$38,500 MORGAN O/l KETCH, 79.$69,900

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1962 DeVries, Holland, Buchanan designed, Steel + teak, sloop/cutter

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Engine:

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Condition: Very good and beautiful Price:

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New decks, new stainless cockpit sole, new stainless profile under new caprails, new double-wall stern- and bow-pulpits by Railmakers, new gates, new 1/2" stainless double anchor rollers by Railmakers, new 12 V system, new 1800 Hearts charger/inverter, 12 V DC and 110 V AC, 4 new 4D batteries, 1600 Amp hours storage, Amp hour computer for 2 banks, new 350 Amps alternator, new stainless Radar post with dinghy hoist and GPS and TV antennas, new 24 mile Furuno 1731 Radar, new digital depthsounder, new dodger with lexan, new 91/4 ounce main, new cruiselam genoa by Sutter Sail, new Profurl, new Wolter on-demand waterheater, 6-men Elliot liferaft, 8' Avon with Seagull, Aries w-vane, new Prowell 4-blade featherprop with 2" shaft, etc., etc.

Call Peter Schultz for appointment 415.331.3858 office 415.456.2025 home 415.331.3954 fax

Cruise in safety and comfort anywhere in the world!

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Call Svend at (510) 522-2886

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MORGAN 46. 1985. like new sloop. Diesel, two stole B ERICSON 35. Full boot rover, etc Asking ^4,900 We rooms & showers. Fast, nice cruiser,,, $85,000, I olso hove a very excellent Ericson 32,

28’ SOUTHERN CROSS. 1979 l/B dsl. Cutler rig Top-notch pocket cruiser. 522,900.

44' LANCER, 1981

PEARSON 424, 1979/80

Fully equipped. New electronics, new interior, twin Perkins. Great cruiser/liveaboard. $115,000. Call Steve.

7 sails, new dodger, dink and outboard. $90,000.

40' CHEOY LEE MIDSHIPMAN, 1973 Wonderful condition. Many valuable extras. Estate said, "Price the boat to sell." Call Al Levenson. $69,500.

32' ALLIED SEA WIND II, 1976 Sistership to first fiberglass sailboat to circumnavigate. Well equipped. Great condition. Call Al Levenson. $44,900.

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30' HUNTER, diesel.Try 10,000

28’ FIBERFORM FB, twins .18,000

25' BAYUNER, O/B, full race ... 3,500

30' KNARR one design racer.9,000

30' CHRIS CRAFT, twins.15,000

26' MACGREGOR w/trlr, '92 ... 9,900

32' COUN ARCHER .... Offers/14,500

33' CARVER FB, twins...Asking 24,900

26' SEABIRD YAWL... reduced 24,000

33' GAFF SLOOP "Fredo".40,000

42' CLASSIC MATTHEWS...Try 39,000

26' FOIXBOAT, l/B dsl, gloss... 8,900

37' IRWIN KETCH, diesel..

Cry 45,000

43' MATTHEWS FB, 1965 .57,500

27' CATAUNA, l/B.Offers/11,000

56' CUTTER, 1904 .Asking 69,500

65' WHEELER, 1931.. .Offers/145,000

27' CHEOY LEE OS, dsl.9,500

POWER

30' PAQFIC, major refit.Try 9,900

24' AQUASPORT.L. 15,000

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26' SEARAYSUNDANCE...Try 19,000

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38'HCTrad.Cutter 78-Hawaiian Vet 2 Staterooms, Cruise Equipped, Best price on the market.$87,500

48’HC Trad. Ketch '85 - One of a kind 48* TASMANIAN CUTTER -1978 Australian Jock Muir Design, Ctr.Ckpt. Med.vet,equipped...asking $295,000 Cruise Equipped, reduced to $89,000 Agents for: HC 33' Trad..395,000 QUALITi HC 3T Tad-$87,500 / ,STINUS HC It MkJL.3 &om $114,000 ' HC 41' Tad...2 from $179,000 MEkDED . HC 43'Tad...3 from $115,000 fgggi ISC59PH_2 from $139,500 gqx BC 44PH ...2 how $215,000 HC 48'Tad.. .2 from $295,000 Lancer 44' PH—a»k $109,000

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Chris Craft SF.$44,900 Californian SF.2 from $94,500 Egg Harbor, SF.$74,500 Scarab Exp. '91 .$78,000 Mediterranean SF.(3) $169,000 Mainship MY.$125,000 Viking MY.$175,000 Chris Craft Houseboat.$49,000 Princess Riviera Ex '91.. $399,000 Chris Craft YTFS.$225,000 Uniflite YF.3 from $210,000 Northstar SF, '88.$359,000 Defever SF,'86.$420,000 Californian Cpmy.$389,000 KhaShing CPMY,'90 ....$399,000 Hatteras CV.$595,000 Vega Marina SF.$395,000 Little Hoquin Custom MY$495,000 Angel MY.$495,000 HeisleyExp.$985,000 Elliott SF.$950,000 Hatteras MY.$1,150,000 WestideMY.$895,000 Ft. Bragg Cstm LRMY.... $270,000 MaioraMY,'86.$1,975,000

Offices conveniently located next to the San Diego and Puerto Vallarta Airports. Now in Cabo San Lucas also!

36' ISLANDER FREEPORT 81 Diesel sloop, side cabin, refrig., A/P, dodger, furling main and jib. Best on market! Asking $63,900 • Ventura Office SELECTED SAIL 27 NOR'SEA '77 CT, SD.$ 29,000 29' COLUMBIA 77, SL, SG.19,500 30' CATALINA'85, SL, SD.27,000 30' ERICSON'80 SL, SD.23,500 30' HUNTER'90 SL, SD.43,500 30' NEWPORT MK III '82 SL.24,900 30' RANGER 78 SL, SG.18,000 30' TAHITI '60 KT, WD/SD.28,000 30' WILLARD 76 CT, SD.39,000 32' WESTSAJL 76 CT, SD.55,000 35' SCHOCK '87 RA/SL, SD.61,000 36' COLUMBIA 70 SL,SD.19,900 36' COLUMBIA '68 SL, SG.17,500 3£' HUNTER'80 SL, SD.34,500 36' ISLANDER 76 SL, SD.44,900 * 37 HUNTER '87 SL, SD.68,900 40' OFFSHORE'66 SL, SD.47,500 42' CATALINA '93 SL, SD.149,000 42' TAYANA '84 CT, SD.129,000 44' LA FITTE'82 CT, SD.148,000 44' LANCER '83 MS, TD.137,000 44' NAUTICAT'86 MS, SD.249,000 65' MACGREGOR '89 CT, SD.199,000 95' SCHOONER'14, SC, SD.275,000 * VENTURA LISTINGS

44’ NAUTICAT PH/MS ’86 Quality built, diesel, genset, SatNav, SSB, A/P dining for 6,2 strms, down galley, top condition! Asking $249,000 • San Diego Office SELECTED POWER 25' SKIPJACK'91 SF. SG.$53,000 * 30' PROWLER '88, DC, TG .64,900 * 32' WELLCRAFT '88 EX, TG .64,900 34' CALIFORNIAN 79 TR.67,500 34' TOLLYCRAFT '80 AC, TG 56,000 35' BAYLINER'90 EX, TG.59,950 *35' VIKING 74, SF, TG.47,000 * 36' CHB '80 TR, TD.62,500 36’ HATTERAS 73 SF, TD.85,000 36' MMC '82 TR, SD. 88,000 36' SEA RAY'84 DC, TD.94,500 37 FAIRLINE'85 AC, TD.119,500 * 37 VENTURA '85 SF, TD.89,900 40' PACEMAKER 75 SF, TD.92,500 * 4V CANOE COVE '73 MY, SD.64,500 42' CHRIS CRAFT'86 MY.175,000 * 42' ROUGHWATER '85 TR.124,900 43' TOLLYCRAFT '81 YF.199,000 45' BLUEWATER 78 MY, TG.69,500 47 PACEMAKER '69, TD.120,000 48' OCEAN'88 SF, TD.339,000 48' VIKING'87 SF, TD.479,000 50' CALIFORNIAN'83 YF, TD ....210,000 * 5T TOLLYCRAFT '69 MY.125,000 82' CUSTOM '82 MY, TD.270,000

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CATALINA 27

WESTWINDII Dsl, wheel. Autohelm, lazy jacks, dodger, marine head/holding tank. Hood furling, performance vang...too much to list! Won't Last!

SAIl 47' VAGABOND, ’85..........*$185,000 43* MUtt, IOR, '74 .....Reduced ‘$73,000 4V AOX. CUTTER, '41 $49,900 35’ YORKTOWN .. $25,000 34' H.C., '78 « < < ******** Reduced $58,000 34' CATAUNA, ‘88.....$55,000 34' HINCKLEY, '43. $30,000

34' 30’ 27’ 27' 27' 26’ 25T 24'

CAl, '72 :+»»>»»»««M44444444444«+H+ $25,000 ISLANDER -----$38,000 CATALINA, *85...— loaded $25,000 CAL, '85 :«4«44<44444«+«+M+»»» SOtO $18,500 LANCER, '84 ... *$13,900 COL. Mkll, *70.~$ 7,500 LANCER, '75._$ 7,500 J/BOAT, '80 ............ Make Offer

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tin man Designed and built by Barnett of New Zealand as a performance offshore cruiser, the notorious tin man has more than proven herself. A favorite Pacific Cup competitor, this custom 47' cutter rigged center cock¬ pit beauty boasts an aft master stateroom, great gal¬ ley, a proper nav station, incomparable usable stow¬ age and immediate access to all maintainable systems. Fully equipped to encourage immediate use, highlights of inventory include: full sailing instrumentation, SSB, autopilot, weatherfax, Loran, radar, windlass, complete safety gear, roller-furling with race option, watermaker and much more. Reduced fo $295,000. 2500 Westlake Ave. N. ■ Seattle, WA 98109 206 283-9594 ■ 206 283-9655 FAX

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C&C 41 1984 High quality, fully equipped, well maintained. New to market.

62’ CUSTOM MASON, 1985 Salthouse built. Extensively equipped. Reflects highest standards in traditional quality.

SCEPTRE 41 Four available. All cruise ready dual helm. Beautiful, spacious interior.

The Sceptre 41 /43 is now available. Built with Canadian craftsmanship, these veiy popular pilothouse cruisers are being offered through Lager Yacht Brokerage, marketing agents for Sceptre Yachts Ltd.

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33' 35* 38* 38* 38' 39* 39'

Please inquire about availability by contacting Lager Yacht Brokerage.

SR33,1993 Rocket!.$90,000 J-35, (4) available.from $45,000 CATALINA, 1980.$53,000 SABRE, 1990 .$167,000 ERICSON, 1983.$72,000 CAL, 1978 .$69,500 CAL39MKII, 1978.$79,000

39' 41' 42' 44' 44* 44' 44'

OCEAN ALEXANDER 50 Mkl, 1982 Professionally maintained, continuously updated. Located in N.W. and ready for summer cruising.

57' SWAN, 1981 Outstanding example of this proven S&S design. Offered by original owner.

38' WAUgUIEZ, 1982

Recent updates. Excellent condition throughout. Shows very light use.

Please Inquire About Our Swan listings. SWAN 38.2 from 105,000 SWAN 441, ‘79.$165,000 SWAN 53, ’88.$550,000 SWAN 57, ’81.375,000 SWAN 59, '85.$775,000 SWAN 65, 73.$395,000

IRWIN, 1982 .$55,000 C&C, 1984.$110,000 BALTIC, 1982.$170,000 LANCER, 1980.Offers NORDIC, 1988.$189,500 ANNAPOLIS 44,1963.$62,500 REiCHEL PUGH, IMS racer.$175,000

45' 46' 50' 53' 54' 64'

CUSTOM KETCH, 1989.$320,000 CHOATE, 1980 .$79,000 COLUMBIA YAWL, 1974 .$110,000 SKYE.$225,000 KANTER/ROBERTS.$250,000 DYNAMIQUE, 1983 .Inquire

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Bill Allen and Buz Cox have joined forces to open a new brokerage in Sausalito. We invite all customers past, present and future to call or visit us at our new location. Our goal is to put the fun back into boating.

42'BENETEAU '85. Performancecruisingquality boat & gear. Now only $105,000.

33' SWIFT PH sloop, Lloyd's certified, diesel aux. Cruise/liveaboard, $39,000.

32' WESTSAIL CUTTER strong hand laid f/g, great layout for extended cruising/liveaDoard, motivated transferred owner. AT OUR DOCKS. Try $32,500

27' NOR'SEA 1983. Lyle Hess sloop, Yanmar aux. Loaded w/qualily gear inch Montior vane & SatNav. SuasoMto berth. Asking $37,000.

47’ CHRIS CONNIE Chris Craft's top of the line.

32' ClASSK SEDAN Fellows & Stewart designed/

2 private strms w/queen in master. Diesel. Liveaboard. AT OUR DOCKS Try $40,000

built.Detroit 3-53 dsl main, new paint/vornish. Restored. AT OUR CKXKS. Try S15,000

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SPARKMAN/STEPHENS. 1957 80' ketch. Owned by two alcoholics. Hidden trea¬ surers in this one.

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SABRE 32,1984. With brand new Hood main and jib. New Harken roller furling, new deck layout with all lines aft and a new Autohelm this is the nicest Bay/ Coastal cruiser in this size range we've seen. Reduced to $57,500 • John Baier.

0wn*^lease keep^Pcofffldential as I need the money!!

2656 Bridgeway, Suite 200, Sausalito, CA 94965

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CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 40 YAWL, 1971. Rare Cheoy Lee. Beautiful coriditon, many upgrades. Owned by a naval architect. Priced to sell at $55,000 • Craig Shipley

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YACHT BROKERAGE MORE LATE-MODEL SAILBOATS THAN ANYONE! ANYWHERE!

1987 BENETEAU 'BLUE II 33’

1991 PRIVILEGE 482

TRY $79,000

$373,000

1990 BENETEAU 32s5

1988 BENETEAU 432

$50,000

$90,000

BOAT OF THE MONTH

HYLAS 44...$149,000 Fast bluewater cruiser with great accommodations.

1990 BENETEAU 38

1989 BENETEAU OCEANIS 500

$79,000

Try $160,000

1990 BENETEAU FIRST 45f5

1977 56' CUSTOM KETCH

TRY $125,000

$99,500

1992 LAGOON 42

1990 HUNTER LEGEND 43

$365,000

$125,000

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FREEDOM 36. M the bells and whistles from AP to Weatherfax.

HUNTER 34. Good looks, clean boat...lots of stuff. Turn-key.

DUF0UR 31. Room for tall people.

ALLISON LEHMAN. Drop in and

Great European performance.

welcome our newest sales associate!

SELECTED LISTINGS

1990 CATALINA 50

1990 BORDEAUX 76

25' Cal. .2 from 8,900 25' Catalina. .2 from 6,900

34' Hunter,. .47,500 36' Freedom. .115,900

Pearson 424 Kelch New Listing $69,500 Graal Cat 42.$200,000 Jeffcat 415 (43').$165,000 Gibsea 442.$125,000 Beneteau 445.New Listing $168,000 Jeantot privilege 48 Cat ..TRY $195,000

27' O'Day. .9,500 27' Coronado. .7,995

3T Tayana. .59,500

29' Ericson. .13,450 30' Newport (2). .19,900

38' Catalina. .REPO 43' Gulfstar. .81,500

30' Catalina. .. 19,500

44' Hylas'84., Reduced 149,500

'90 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51.$230,000 '90 Lagoon 55 Cat.TRY $405,000

31' Dufour. .27,900

45* Schooner. .New Listing

32' Ericson. .24,500

65' Steel Ketch. .850,000

TRY $190,000

Try $900,000 79 55 56 59 59 79 59 59 ^9 K)

Valiant 32 Cutter...$42,500 Hans Christian 33.$99,000 Saturna Pilothouse 33.$78,900 CSY33’Cutter.$61,900 Beneteau 35s5.$65,000 Tayana 37 Ketch.$69,000 Jeanneau Sun Charm 39.$79,000 Jeantot Privilege 39 Cat..$150,000 Island Trader 41 CC.$69,500 Catalina 42.$125,000

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81 90 '88 '89 '92 '88

38' CT, fast cruiser .64,500

'91 Dynamiqiie 58.TRY $310,000

The Moorings Yacht Brokerage 2160 S.E. 17th Street • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316, USA (305) 462-3075 • Fax (305) 462-2440

Many more listings, plus new ones every week. AND WE NEED MORE!

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54' ROBERTS STEEL KETCH, '83. No compromise 3 strm cruiser. Bright light oak interior, gleaming blue LPU hull, teak decks. New engine. Washer Dryer. This Pacific Vet is ready to go.. $249,000.

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Mike Kushner • Dave Marshall • Peter Powell • Phil Howe • Clay Prescott • Dorian Van Cleve |

65' MACGREGOR, '84. Fastest production boat built, attains speeds of 26 knots, yet can be single handed. Very dean. $139,500.

47' GARDEN PORPOISE KETCH, 74. Heavy duty cruiser. Carvel planked teak hull ready to go cruising again. $79,950.

41' LAVRONIS, '88. Lavronis cutter, Swan-like style. One of the fastest boats you can cruise. Exotic wood interior. Teak decks. $89,500.

40* C & C1982. Epoxy bottom, recently painted topsides, 7 sails, rod rigging, hydraulics, roller furling, ST winches. $65,000. < sisltrsliip

SELECTED CRUISING YACHTS

36' PEARSON, '85. Exceptional room, style and perfor¬ mance. Pearson quality, ST winches, dodger. $85,000.

35' BENE1EAU, 1990. High performance racer cruiser with impecably maintained interior. Modem styling, easy losingle hand. New$l 20,000...now... $79,000.

32' WESTSAIL, 1976. Solid cutter, low use engine, auto pilot, extensive ground tackle, rigging new in 1987. Mechanically and structurally superior. $40,000.

44' PETERSON, 1980. Center cockpit performance cruiser. Original owner. Sailed in 3 Pacific Cups, well maintained, AP, GPS, SSB. Fiberglass non-skid decks. $118,500.

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LOD 50' 45' 45'

BUILDER FORCE 50 COLUMBIA HANS CHRISTIAN

43' 41' 41' 40' 40' 38' 37' 37' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36'

MULL, Sloop LAVRONIS MORGAN CSC GAFF YAWL STEEL CUTTER ISLANDER HUNTER LEGEND WATKINS FREEPORT CC FREEDOM PEARSON ISLANDER HERITAGE CATALINA

35' WARRIOR

VR 72 79 2 from 79 76 '80 '81 '83 73 '84 70 77 79

L0D 35' 34' 33' 32' 32' 320' 32' 31' 30' 30' 29' 28' 25'

BUILDER MORGAN WYLIE HUNTER MORGAN ARIES ARIES ANASTASIA HUNTER TARTAN PEARSON 303 CAL ISLANDER YAMAHA

60' 56' 55' 53' 53'

BURGER '57 FELLOWS/STEWART '27 CHRIS CRAFT '62 BLUEWATER '80 HATTERAS 79

PRICE $24,500 $34,000 $29,000 $33,000 $25,000 $29,950 $49,750 $31,000 $23,000 $41,500 $19,000 $19,000 $17,500

$285,000 $79,000 $119,000 $179,000 $345,000

LOD 51' 49' 48' 48' 47' 46' 44' 43' 42' 38' 35' 34' 34' 34' 32' 32' 31' 28' 28' 25'

BUILDER YR BLUEWATER '83 AL8IN TRAWLER '80 CHRIS YACHTFISHER '85 UNIFLITE '81 STEPHENS CHRIS CRAFT '64 LUHRS 70 AL8IN TRAWLER 78 CHRIS CRAFT '69 BAYLINER '83 CHRIS CRAFT '68 LUHRS SPORTFISHER '90 CALIFORNIAN '80 CALIFORNIAN '82 UNIFLITE 79 CARVER '84 RIVA 78 CARVER '85 SEA RAY EXPRESS '86 PILOT CRUISER 72

PRICE $145,000 $145,000 $210,000 $139,000 $179,000 $69,000 $72,500 $89,000 $67,000 $89,000 $55,000 $78,000 $58,500 $65,000 $49,500 $69,850 $79,500 $35,000 $33,000 $20,000

33' HUISMAN. Aluminum hull. Strong, lightweight, fast. Gurney design. Perfect couples bluewater cruiser/ racer. $39,950.

42' SEARAY 420,1990. Express cruiser, fast & elegant. Twin 375hp Cat diesels, GPS, radar, Delta canvas, builtin TV's, Microwave, and CD stereo. $199,000.

40' BEST WAYS FD MY, '84. Enclosed sundeckw/hard top for exceptional roominess, centered queen aft, galley &dinettedown, twin 165hp diesels, radar. Reduced to... $124,000.

34:FT CALIFORNIAN, 1982. Twin diesel Sedan with a custom mahogany interior, golley down and forward stateroom. Heod w/separate shower, $55,000.

1 Gate 5 Road SAUSAUTO, CA 94965

36' S-2 11-METRE AFT, 1979. Excellent finish above & below decks. Epoxy bottom. Roller furling, ST winches, Volvo diesel engine. $48,000. sistership

34' CATALINA, 1987. Perfect racer-cruiser. Set up for single handed operation & comfortable living aboard. Meticulously maintained. $52,000.

4V PRESIDENT FD MY, '81. 3 Staterooms, centerline queen aft, galley down, twin 120hp Lehmans, 4.5kw gen., Benmar AP, GPS, and radar on arch. $ 109,500.

IRWIN 52, 1977. Incredible interior/cruising & jiving aboard, great sailing performance, 3 staterooms, dinghies & davits. New electrical system, rigging & sails. $145,000.

WINTER PROTECTION Save every month when you berth at Ballena Isle Marina. YOUR FIRST MONTH IS

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USE YOUR GOLD CARD GATE KEY FOR THE FOLLOWING SAVINGS: 20% Fuel Discounts 15% Chandlery Discounts 10% Club Nautique Sailing Lessons* •not good with other promotions Haulout Discounts at Nelson's Marine 20% Off Lunch/Dinner (Mon., Tues. and Weds.) at the Whales Tail Restaurant ~ Clean restrooms & showers ~ Free pump-put station ~ 24-hour fueling system ~ Chandlery

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