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Issue #155
January 2016

THE TRAVEL HABITS OF OUR

LOCAL DOLPHIN
BUYING USED ELECTRONICS
COMPARING CATALINA & SANTA
CRUZ ISLANDS

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From the Editor

B o at W o r k e r P e o p l e

The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds

Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
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One of the more confusing things about becoming

a boat owner is the enormous amount of differing
opinions in this particular universe. I wonder if
theres anywhere on the planet where experts and/
or pseudo experts disagree more.
When I bought my first big boat, a Catalina 30
with a non-running Atomic 4 inboard, I had to
start figuring out how to get the boat sailing and
immediately found out there is no consensus. I
was told by professional after professional that the
Atomic 4 was a great engine and the Atomic 4 was
a headache. I still dont know what the truth is.
That circumstance continued with nearly all of the
other components and systems I had to deal with. A
man would come over, speak with more knowledge
than I had, and explain what needed to be done. I
would get a second opinion and find out why that
first man was incorrectat least according to the
second man. The third man saw the merit of both
mens views, but he would attack the issue in a
different way... Almost everyone was partially or
completely eccentric and I found myself making

Is this wild haired manic gum chewer an eccentric

mechanical genius or is he an alcoholic that is
dangerously close to homelessness?
Sometimes it was both. Its an odd world that is
filled with people who have learned their craft in
their own idiosyncratic way. They have done some
things many many times and know those related
solutions utterly and completely and there are
other problems they have not seen, because boats
are weird themselves, or because they just have
never seen that.
We must look deep into their eyes, into their very
souls and try to understand if they are indeed
experts for the given task. But if it doesnt work
out, dont worrythe second guy will tell you
what went wrong and how that first guy was never
the same after his horrible divorce
Good luck!
Thanks for
picking it up!

WHATS INSIDE

Coming Events

Off the Wire

Tracking Our Local Dolphin

By Dr. Maddalena Bearzi

Buying Used Electronics

By Scott Jarema from Maritime Communications

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Catalina Island Versus Santa Cruz Island

A Comparison by Richard Schaefer

14

According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

15

Racing - I Dont Want to Race! By Pat Reynolds

18

Tip of the Month - Relay Mayday

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Classified Section

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Cover photo Sky View of ASMBYC

Champ of Champs by Pat Reynolds
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decisions based on the quality of their particular

eccentricity. I would consider:

Photo by Pat Reynolds

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43 Silverton 2008 Sportbridge Volvo IPS diesels 200 hours 2 cabins. Very clean. Almost
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47 Lien Hwa Mtr Yacht 1995, loaded, just 60 Chris Craft Romer 1964, 3 cabin luxury Motoryacht. Restored asking $96,000
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46 Wellcraft 1994 Cockpit motor yacht,

twin dsls air cond, full tronics $110,000

45 Sea ray Sundancer 1997 twin diesels

consider trade in power / sail $129,000

52 Californian 1990 cockpit MY Cat diesels, stabilized, spacious interior $159,000

48 Californian 1987 Cockpit My, Cat Diesels double cabin $159,000

41 Princess 1984 twin diesels 2 staterooms

and heads very clean $69,000

35 Cooper Aft cabin, 2 cabins, Great

Liveboard potential loaded $59,900

46 Hunter 2001 fast cruiser, loaded and very clean asking $169,900 motivated

34 Silverton 2006, convertible, low hours

fully equipped $149,000 offer

33 Sea Ray 1995 low hours, A/C, $34,500

44 Hunter Deck Saloon, 2008, recent extensively equipped to cruise to Hawaii, changed 32 Monterey Express Cruiser 1998
plans now ready for the new owner. $169,000.
Comfy cruiser. Very clean. $37,500

38 CT Cutter 1979 Fully equipped for

Bluewater Cruising. bottom paint. $69,500

41 Hunter 410, 2002 low hours, 2 spacious staterooms, very clean, great live aboard or
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Ready for island and beyond $114,000

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upgraded 1991 new engine $75,000 TRADE

44 Trojan Express, Twin diesels, very comfortable, 3 staterooms, large cockpit. $125,000

35 Island Packet Catamaran 1993 twin

Yanmar diesels $129,000

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Coming Events!
Whats Happening Around Americas Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
December 31

New Years Eve Fireworks

Marina del Rey will ring in 2016 with a spectacular fireworks show over the harbor! At 7
pm, guests are invited to Burton Chace Park
to watch a live, outdoor broadcast on a jumbo
screen of CNNs New Years Eve Live from
Times Square in New York City. At 8:59 pm,
join in on the 60-second countdown & view
the Times Square ball drop. Then at 9:00 p.m.,
watch the night sky light up with an amazing
ten-minute fireworks show, which will be shot
from the Marinas south jetty. More info 310305-9545

December 31

43rd Annual New Years Eve

Celebration, Casino Ballroom
Avalon, Catalina
Dance in the New Year at this black-tie optional
event in the world famous Casino Ballroom.
Includes gourmet buffet dinner, dancing, champagne split to toast the New Year and party favors. Reservations are now on sale. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.
310-510-1520, www.CatalinaChamber.com/nye

January 9

Annual Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run

The 35th annual 50 mile run 12 hour cutoff;
course will be closed at 5pm) crosses Catalina
Island from Avalon to Two Harbors and back!
Run where the buffalo roam through the islands
interior and see both sides of the island. Proceeds from the run benefit local island charities.
Spectrum Sports Management. 909-399-3553,
www.RunCatalina.com

January 9

Marina del Rey Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh produce & artisan favorites at the
Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Locally
grown, organic fruits & veggies, pre-packaged
meals, delicious desserts & hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts. Located at the corner
of Via Marina & Panway Way (parking lot 11,
adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory). Saturdays,
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. More info 310-305-9545

January 14

Racing the Coast at Night Helpful ideas on night time Sailing,

Safety and Seamanship.
Come learn from some of the sailing industrys
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most experienced racers. Bruce Cooper, Zack

Smith, Keith Magnuson, Peter Bretschger and
a tech specialist from Navico / B&G. Itll be an
interesting evening of expert advice on how to
successfully compete in offshore racing. This is
meant for both beginning, advanced racers and
cruisers. Theres no entry fee, but get there early
for a good seat as the room fills fast. Topics to
be covered;
Learn about boat prep techniques and managing boat and crews
See live demonstrations on some of the newest
safety gear for night racing as well
as special advise on how to recover from severe
equipment failures.
Updates on US Sailing safety regulations;
Exceptions which are planned to be made for
NOSA Races
Learn about the new Short Course Newport to
Ensenada Race
Useful notes on weather forecasting, race tactics, and sail selection
Locations (please RSVP to Club Receptionists)
Seminar begins promptly at 7 p.m. and last until
8:30. Product demonstration tables will be set
up 30 minutes before and after the presentations. For more information call 714-557-7100
ext 229. Reservations 310-823-4664

January 28

CYC Yachting Luncheon

Local Sailing Program Benefiting
Wounded Veterans
Presented by Alec Milstein, President and David Scheinfarb, Vice President of the Challenges
Foundation.The wounded veteran population
is growing, and the public and private sectors
are working diligently to find ways to help our
brave, returning soldiers. A Marina del Rey
based non-profit organization, Challenges Foundation, has been actively helping our local veterans for nearly 20 years. In the last few years
under new leadership, Challenges Foundation,
an all-volunteer run organization, has worked
diligently to continue its efforts to provide
therapeutic sailing excursions to our veterans.
They work with Veterans Administration staff
to bring blind veterans from the Long Beach
VA and the West LA VA hospital, in-patient,
wounded Veterans -- many of whom are suffering from PTSD -- out for a day of sailing on

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Santa Monica Bay. See video footage of these

veterans sailing on the open ocean, hear firsthand their thoughts of what Challenges sailing
program has provided them, and learn of the
challenges this local charity has endured over
the last few years. Happy Half Hour at noon,
buffet luncheon at 12:20 p.m. Presentation
starts at 12:40 p.m. $20.00 includes Luncheon,
tax, service and parking. Open to all who enjoy
yachting and adventure, as a public service of
CYC. Reservations appreciated: reservations@
calyachtclub.net. California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA
90292 310.823.4567

Ongoing
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater
friendly band and will take all your Jimmy
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
your day on the water, or just to wind down
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock
bands are here for entertainment. We are located
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website
at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership
details, racing, events, directions, and more.
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and
a light dinner is served. Each meeting features
a guest speaker discussing their adventures
and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all
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skill levels to join. Its programs, include day

sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and
the northern Channel Islands, For membership
information contact email membership@
wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.
Marina Sunday Sailing Club
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
and crew in a friendly social environment for
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises
to Catalina and other destinations. We meet
onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon
the
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold
a brief business meeting and then head out for
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
and a one day guest membership of only $10
entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if
space is available. No prior sailing experience
is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000
or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
Owners of Catalina Yachts Join us for our
monthly meetings at the Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd Tuesday of
each month. We would like to welcome Catalina
owners to join our club. We have speakers,
cruises to Catalina, races and other events
throughout the year. Our doors open at 6:00 for
happy hour and then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and
our main event after that. Join the fun and meet
other owners of Catalinas. For more info email
Jeanne Cronin at jeannecro@gmail.com.
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners
of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner
and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet
and greet social hour followed by dinner and a
meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new
people that have an interest in sailing or want
to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a
FUN social club built around weekend sailing
on the bay. We match skippers with crew for
a fun day of sailing. We meet on the first and
third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail
the following weekend weather and skippers
permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacific
Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
Rock at alanrock1@gmail.com, (310) 721-2825
or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.
To list a coming event,
email editor@marinermagazine.com
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What To Do With Them Fish Guts!

Question: Is it a good practice to dispose of fish
or crab carcasses/guts back into the waters they
came from? It would seem that returning the fish
remains would be a better ecological practice
than sending it to the landfill. What is the best
sustainable practice? (Ben M.)

Answer: Returning fish carcasses after filleting

back into the waters where taken is sometimes,
but not always, appropriate for recycling
nutrients. Open ocean environments are more
appropriate for this practice but be advised of
fillet restrictions. And while it differs from
port to port, many harbor masters will not
allow carcasses to be dumped inside of harbors
because too many decomposing fish carcasses
may deplete the oxygen supply in the water.
This has been a severe issue in many areas in
recent years when concentrated fish oil from
too many carcasses in bays or harbors caused
seabirds to get sick and die. This occurred when
excessive amounts of fish oil contaminated their
feathers, rendering them flightless.
Returning fish carcasses back into freshwater

environments may or may not be appropriate,

and sometimes its outright prohibited. Be
aware of the rules in the areas where you plan to
do this. In shallow waters and along shorelines,
especially in high elevation mountain lakes,
there may be local or municipal regulations
prohibiting this practice.

Public parks and lakes may also have nodumping policies within a certain distance from
shore due to health concerns and the smell and
image of discarded fish carcasses in waters
where people are swimming and recreating.

Bottom line ... while returning fish carcasses

after filleting back into the waters where taken
can be appropriate for recycling nutrients, you
should first check to be sure there are no state,
city or municipal regulations prohibiting the
practice at your location.
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on Santa Cruz Island
The Scorpion Pier on Santa Cruz Island is
closed temporarily until damages caused by
the high surf this past month are fully assessed
and repaired. The island will remain open to
visitation. Landings at Scorpion Anchorage
will be beach landings via skiff until the pier
reopens.
Storm surge and high waves inundated
Scorpion Anchorage causing flooding in the
valley, road damage to the pier access road, and
damage to the pier decking, concrete abutment,
and metal frame.
The high surf also caused minor damage to
both the Prisoners Pier on Santa Cruz Island
and the Santa Barbara Island landing dock.
Repairs at each of these landings are underway.
Public access has now been restored at
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Pacific Mariners Yacht Club Wins Best Overall in Holiday Boat Parade

Above; Overall Winner Fiddlers Green. Right top; Best Sail winner Ellis Island
2. Right middle; Best Individual Katie Choo. Bottom; Weird skinny Santa &
company .

It was a windy Holiday Boat Parade

this time around, but there was still
a strong showing of participants.
Nearly 60-boats circled Marina del
Rey battling the gusts but contributing
to an event that is the holiday spirit
incarnate.
Some of the boats were products of
hours and hours of thought and work,
like Best Overall winner Fiddlers
green by the Pacific Mariners Yacht
Club. Organizers were, like last year,
delighted with the turnout especially
considering the wind conditions.
Best Overall:Fiddlers Green Larry
Koch (PMYC)
Best Power:Trinity Perry Karidis
Best Sail:Ellis Island II Peter Ellis
Best Yacht Club: Lets Go - MVYC
Best Individual: Katie Choo Capt.
Toan Lam
Best Organization:My Time 3 WSA

1st Place Spirit:Weekend Hooker

Bruce Taguchi
2nd Place Spirit: Golden Wind
Daniel Kim/Stephen Fishback
1st Place Band: Reyna Del Mar
Manny & Angie Reyna
2nd Place Band: Valhalla Greg &
Laverne Potter
1st Place Lights: Charles Hathaway
CYC Juniors
2nd Place Lights:Sweet Carolyn
Simon Tunmore
1st Place Animation: Good Carma
John Theodore
2nd Place Animation: Makana II
John Datwyler

We Take Pride in Our Marina!

D OL PHIN MA RINA

1st Place Theme: Clueless Kevin

Michaels
2nd Place Theme: Merlin Robert
Knox/Dawn Havel
1st Place Music: Senia Jade Lynn
Silverman
2nd Place Music: Vega 102 Thomas
Connors
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Photo: Maddalena Bearzi

Tracking Our Local Dolphin

By Dr. Maddalena Bearzi

ave you ever wondered where dolphins go after you get

a glimpse of them as they surf a wave or catch a bowride off your boat? I surely did.

Bottlenose dolphins off California, one of the marine

mammal species Ive studied in this stretch of the Pacific Ocean for almost
two decades now, are known to occur here in two distinct forms. There are
coastal bottlenose, usually frequenting shallow waters less than one mile
from the shore, and offshore bottlenose, found primarily in deeper pelagic
waters. The coastal bottlenose are among the cetaceans best known
worldwide and those most familiar to the general public, thanks in part to
the famousFlipperthat epitomizes this species.

outside my study area, I realized that I wasnt the only inquisitive scientist
in the region. There were other researchers along the coast asking many
of the same questions that I was. Among them, there was a group off
San Diego who had investigated this same population of bottlenose
dolphins since the early 80s; they also came to the conclusion that the
San Diego dolphins lacked any real fidelity to that study area. I was in
good company!
This was the beginning of a fruitful collaboration among several scientists
along the California and Baja California, Mexico coast that started to shed
some light on the travel movements of my not-so-Los Angelinodolphin
companions.

Although I have observed and recorded these animals behavior in the

wild for half of my life, I do realize that we are still just scratching the
surface of what we know about these amazing creatures. Take for instance
their movements: where do they go after they disappear in the fading
sunset at the end of our research survey?

What have we actually learned tracking these dolphins up and down the
coast and comparing years of investigation from five different locations
stretching from Ensenada, Mexico to Monterey Bay in California? What
have we discovered after almost losing our sight analyzing and matching
tens of thousands of images of photo-identified individuals?

Based on year-round, boat-based monitoring studies conducted with my

team off Los Angeles since the late 90s, the coastal bottlenose individuals
that I have come to recognize spend a large amount of their time feeding
in the Santa Monica Bay. This area seems to be a great dining hotspot
for them, likely due to its unique bathymetry. These dolphins, however,
are not trueLos Angelinosin the sense that they tend to stay here only
on a seasonal basis, and then wander somewhere else. I learned this by
collecting behavioral data on them and taking pictures of their dorsal fins
using a process known as photo-identification. The dorsal fins work as
human fingerprints due to distinctive notches on their trailing edges and
these nicks can tell us the identity of almost every single individual in a
pod.

First of all, these coastal dolphins are true travelers. They move back-andforth from Ensenada to San Francisco, based on new studies that confirm
a range extension of this population in recent years. Take for instance
dolphin number 3426, one of our most accomplished voyagers. He was
recorded in both Ensenada and Monterey Bay, covering a travel distance
of almost 1000 kilometers. Or dolphin number 3383 who traveled backand-forth from Ensenada and San Diego to my study area off Los
Angeles six times over a four year period. And these dolphins dont just
meander along; they move quite quickly to cover wide-ranging coastal
distances. The most rapid travel speed weve seen was about 95 km/day
for an individual moving from San Diego to Los Angeles in two days.

When I started digging deeper into the movements of these dolphins

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So, why do our California dolphins have the need for such extensive
coastal movement? There are other dolphin populations around the world

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that are resident to a specific area. Whats different here? The answer to
this complex question likely has a lot to do with fluctuations in oceanic
conditions at local, regional, and perhaps even Pacific-wide levels
that affect both prey productivity and availability. Less movement for
California dolphins probably means that they have less chance to eat. Not
a good thing if you are a hungry dolphin.
Discovering that coastal bottlenose dolphins are capable of rapid travel
and are highly mobile is important to better understand the risks they are
facing.
Lets not forget that bottlenose dolphins are top predators in the ocean
food chain and they are, in many locations worldwide, considered to
be indicators and sentinels of the status and health of coastal habitats.
Recent studies have shown that these dolphins accumulate more chemical
pollutants in their bodies when they move and forage in waters near
urbanized areas. Los Angeles represents the largest urbanized area

bottlenose dolphins pass through on their southward and northward near

shore movements. In Southern California and Mexico, large amounts
of pollution enter the coastal ocean environment and high levels of
contaminants have been recently found in other high-order carnivores
such as sea lions. Human-induced effects on marine mammals are hard
to assess, but we know that these animals accumulate contaminants and
suffer immunological and reproductive disorders as a result.
Collaborative studies such as this one on the movements of bottlenose
dolphins off the Pacific coast are key not only to encouraging scientists to
share data something many are still reluctant to do but also to better
understand how we can manage this and other populations of dolphins
before its too late.
Originally written for National Geographic

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Buying Used Electronics

By Scott Jarema
From Maritime Communications
Boating is an expensive hobby no matter what you may think to the

Ask them if they still support the equipment you are going to buy if it

BOAT, (Break Out Another Thousand) and the term Boat Unit as a

road is going to be tricky.

contrary. We have all heard the sayings and jokes about the meaning of
measure of currency ($1,000.00 = 1 Boat Unit).

That being said, we are often looking to stretch our boating dollars as far
as we can by combing the online auction sites, Craigslist and Minneys

Yacht Surplus for used gear that can be had at reduced prices. This can
include electronics as well.

When looking at purchasing used electronics, it should be approached

differently than buying say, a used anchor or fenders. Used electronics

often have hidden problems that cant always be seen unless tested by
a technician. Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer Beware) really applies
here. While there are good bargains to be found, I often recommend

against buying used electronics unless you can be sure you arent buying
someone elses junk.

Marine electronics are expensive to purchase and install. They normally

come off of a boat for two reasons; the first and most common reason is
they are so obsolete, they can no longer be repaired, or the second and

less common reason, the owner wants to upgrade to the latest and greatest and can afford to do so.

The latter, while not always common, can and does happen. I had one

client who was a Captain on a brand new boat and was very brand loyal
to a manufacturer that was not installed aboard this one. While there is

nothing wrong with the gear fitted, it would be like having a Ford guy
drive a Chevy truck he said. We took off the gear and replaced it with
what he wanted and everyone was happy.

If you can find a case like this, buying used is a good bet. Which brings

fails. If they dont, you know that finding parts and support down the

You may be buying a piece of used gear to replace one that cannot be

repaired. If you do, understand that this is a stopgap measure and you
will probably be looking at upgrading the system in the future. Start
saving up!

If you are going to buy on Ebay or Craigslist, ask the seller what re-

course you will have if the gear fails, and get it in writing. If they say

as-is, then you should take that into consideration and ask if you can
have it checked out by a qualified technician. Most marine electronics

shops can do this for you for a fee. I had one client who decided to buy
a used satellite dome on ebay sight unseen and it ended up costing him
more than a new one once all the problems were sorted out.

A safer place to look would be your local electronics dealer to see if they
have any used gear. Many electronics dealers will bench-test used gear
and update the software before selling it.

Ask if they offer any kind of warranty or return options. Usually 30 days
is a common warranty / return period for used gear. Another thing to ask
is if they install it for you, and if something goes wrong, who covers the
cost of removing and repairing the equipment. It is VERY important to
get clear on that BEFORE you proceed with the transaction. You also
need to understand that most shops are not in the business of selling

used gear and your recourse for used gear that fails is not the same as if

you bought new gear with a warranty that sometimes covers the labor to
remove / reinstall it for repair. Its always prudent to get anything they
say in writing.

me to my first piece of advice when buying used electronic gear - ask

Most reputable dealers will stand behind the equipment they sell but one

they say doesnt make sense or you have a bad feeling in your gut, walk

expect to get brand new electronics.

questions. Ask the seller, Why are you taking it off the boat? If what
away!

It also pays to do a little homework and research the gear you are look-

ing to buy. Call the manufacturer and speak to their tech support people.

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should be reminded of one thing; you are not paying for, nor should you

While buying used electronics can have a lot of pitfalls, there are some
good deals to be had. If you follow the advice above and use common
sense, you may not end up spending a dollar to save a nickel.

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Cu r r e nts

Catalina Versus Santa Cruz

By Captain Richard Schaefer

Photo Pat Reynolds

ver the years, I have probably visited Santa Cruz maybe, 18

or 20 times. I liked it a lot more before the Park Service and
the other Enviros took it from the private owners, but thats
another story. Anyway, I thought it might be entertaining (well
maybe not entertaining, but certainly mildly informative) to categorically
compare Santa Catalina and Santa Cruz Islands. Sort of a battle of the
islands. Now you all know, Im not biased in any way - although I must
admit I feel like Im cheating on Catalina when Im with another island.
So, let the battle begin and may the best island win.
Getting There
For the sake of simplicity well declare Marina del Rey as the official point
of departure for Catalina and Ventura for Santa Cruz. When departing
from Ventura for the east end of Santa Cruz you will usually find yourself
either close-hauled or on a close reach. Windy Lane is mostly just that windy. I beat across from Ventura, reefed, in 20-25 knots and steep 4 to
5 foot seas. This is probably a shade more than average, but not much. If
you want to visit the islands western anchorages prepare to beat and tack,
hard to weather. Wear your foulies or plan on hunkering down behind the
dodger. If you prefer a dry and calmer crossing, motor over early in the
morning. On the other hand, coming home is usually an exhilarating reach
and, if youre returning from the western end, maybe a good following
sea and a little surfing as well. Also, being more than an hour closer is
nice and makes an over-nighter much more sensible than making the long
crossing to Catalina for just one night.
The sail from Marina del Rey to Catalina is... well, to be honest, usually
isnt much of a sail. It is, more often than not, three to four hours of
motoring followed by around two hours of a decent close reach for the
west end and an added hour of beam reaching if youre headed for Avalon.
Winds, if any, are usually in the 8-12 knot range - great for the beginner,
but a little, ho-hum for the rest of us.
The return trip is often even less exciting. I know, I know...dont email me
and tell me about the time blah, blah, blah.... Ive had those times too, but
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Im talkin the norm here. So, on the Getting There Scale of 1-10, Im
giving Santa Cruz a 9 and Catalina a 5. I feel so...unfaithful.
Weather
Santa Cruz has more variable weather than Catalina. I think thats great if
youre a weatherman or meteorologist, but not so great if youre planning
a vacation or wanting a tan. Santa Cruz is generally colder, more overcast
and windier than Catalina. Catalina has more of a Mediterranean climate,
especially the lee side, below Long Point. As a matter of fact, I have never
seen a better climate than Avalons. I hate to use the word perfect, but
if I were God, I wouldnt change a thing about Avalons weather. (Gee, I
wonder who wins this category?)
Weather goes to Catalina by a margin of 10 to 6. Hey, weve got a tie
game. By the way I grade on a scale - Tera del Fuego or the Bering Strait
is 0 and, well, Avalon is 10.
Fishing
Fishing at Santa Cruz is often quite good. The calico, rockfish and bottom
fishing is definitely superior to Catalina. Also, there is a little less pressure
from the commercial sportfishing boats than at Catalina. Further, there
seems to be a little better habitat - rocks, kelp and reef areas. However, the
areas closed to fishing are increasing and constantly changing. Also, the
law enforcement presence is, at times, a little oppressive.
Catalina, while not having the same caliber of inshore fishing, does
have a longer season and wider variety of pelagic and warm water
species. And there is bait and fishing tackle available at Catalina. All
things considered, I give a slight edge to Catalina, 8 to 7.
Water-sports
For the purposes of this category, well define water-sports as kayaking,
swimming and diving. Under these three subcategories I would compare
the islands this way:
Kayaking would go to Santa Cruz. The water is rougher and not as

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warm as Catalina, but the scenery is a little more grand. For instance,
The Painted Cave is spectacular and Forneys is diverse and interesting.
Although I must say that, for the beginner, Catalina is the more forgiving
and has more to offer the novice.
Swimming would go hands down to Catalina - more sun, warmer and
calmer water. Nice beaches, people watching. ice cream and soda,
bikinis
Diving is a toss up - warmer and better visibility at Catalina and more to
see at Santa Cruz.
Im giving another slight edge to Catalina. 7 - 6, Catalina.
Amenities - Venues
Since it has no amenities to speak of for the boater, Santa Cruz will suffer
big time in this category. The venues are basic and primitive. There is little
choice. In contrast, Catalina has various options and venues. For instance,
when I take first timers to Catalina I like to rough it at Little Harbor or
Emerald Bay for a day or so and then drop down to a calm Avalon mooring
for the restaurants, shops, museum, theater, golf, horseback-riding and the
various tours available. Its a nice contrast that most folks seem to enjoy.
Furthermore, Catalina has great boater services such as mooring services,
food, parts, mechanics, bait, fuel, ice etc. The Avalon Harbor Patrol
couldnt be better. The Island Companys staff and harbor patrol are also
outstanding. All in all, Catalina has superb, dependable visitor services.
In comparison Santa Cruz only offers a one dimensional, relatively

primitive experience, which is fine, but were comparing choices and

venues here.
Santa Catalina is the BIG winner here. 9 - 4, Catalina.
Anchorages
Santa Cruz has about 20 fair-weather anchorages. Most are often bumpy or
surgey. Of course there are no moorings. But, the anchorages are certainly
less crowded than Catalina and most are more picturesque and interesting.
There arent the, No Trespassing - Keep Out signs that mar some of
Catalinas coves, but I note that the Nature Conservancy does have signs
proclaiming Permit Required in the anchorages they control.
Catalina is cluttered with moorings and there are precious few anchorage
spots left. On the positive side I should point out that landing your dinghy
is usually a little dryer and safer than on Santa Cruz.
However, this category is about anchorages and Catalina has darn few
left so the clear winner has to be Santa Cruz, 8 to 5.
Before we tally up the score Id like to mention a couple of things. First,
Ive been to Catalina hundreds of times and Santa Cruz, maybe 25. But
even though theres a huge disparity in the numbers, I think Ive been to
Santa Cruz enough to have a fair opinion of it.
The other thing, some of you may have noticed, is that I didnt get into the
inland stuff - hiking, backpacking, etc. I dont know enough about it, but
I dont think Id find hiking along, steep, dusty trails, through the scrub
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SCe N e

i dont Want to race!

I know you dont. BUT, lets talk about it. Racing sailboats is one of
those things that can be slightly controversial. Odd as it sounds there are
some sailors who not only dont like to race in a sailboat, they resent
it it bothers them. They say: If you tack more than three times during
a daysail, youre doing it wrong. Or...Why would I ever want to sail
around a triangle, stressing out, trying to go a half knot faster than
someone else who is also white-knuckled and experiencing a bunch of his
own stress? I want to relax when I sail thats why I sail! Yes, we get
it. You left out the part about intentionally trying to cut each other off and
scream at one another.

first yacht race and that you need their help to ensure you do. Have fun
preparing for your imminent loss. Let the crew know that when you round
the weather mark you fully expect them to botch the spinnaker set and
will be upset if they dont. Enjoy the experience. Laugh. However, during
this horrible first outing on the race course, you will notice that by virtue
of simply being forced to make many turns, set sails often and attempt to
sail consciously and well there is an enormous and accelerated learning
experience happening.

Its true that yacht racing allows for this type of behavior and the goal is
definitely trying to get that small edge on your competitors, but put that
aside for a minute and be open to a different view on why participating in
some races might be a great thing to do.

I didnt have a great interest in racing when I first started, said American
Sailing Association instructor Nik Vale who has raced thousands of miles
all over the West Coast. It was an opportunity to get out on the water in
a consistent way. I didnt have a boat, but I liked to sail lots of people
need crew so I was able to sail every weekend because of racing. During
that time, I learned an enormous amount and, in the process, got hooked.

First, forget about that whole white-knuckle stress thingit doesnt have
to be that way, even if that is a perception. What about this - get some
friends together and announce that soon you are interested is losing your

Not everyone who races is driven by a completive nature many just have
fun getting together with friends as they learn more about sailing. Its also
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most relevant is the idea that racing is a mandated excuse to get out on the
water, keep the boat up to snuff (if youre the owner) and get experience
on the fast track.
Many a non-racer has, through a drunken promise at a yacht club or some
other circumstance, found themselves competing in a race and finding
that its actually not what they thought that it is still, in many ways, a
relaxing and enjoyable day on the water.
One last thing to consider is about the offered events in your given
location. For those looking to start out easy, explore the variety of races
that are out there and pick one thats more suitable for the novice breed.
Check out the Homeport Regatta here in MdR, a contest designed for first
timers, but short of that, enter one thats not overly serious.
Give it a shot dont compete for a trophy, compete for who has the most
fun on the boat. If you try that, you just might find the odd race here and
there is a cool way to spend the day and get some good learning in.
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Tip of the Month!

Handy nuggets of pocket sized
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bit more enlightened

MAYDAY RELAY

If you hear a Mayday call, stay off the air

and wait for the search-and-rescue (SAR)
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the transmission and record the details,
especially the location but keep the airwaves
clear.
Should the SAR not respond after a
reasonable period, transmit a call using the
words Mayday relay. You might end up
relaying the distressed vessels information
until the authorities are able to establish
direct contact. All other boats are required
to suspend channel 16 traffic while a distress
call is in progress.
Meanwhile plot on your chart the distressed
vessels position, bearing and distance from
your location. If its safe and reasonable to
do so, alter course to head toward it and
continue to monitor the official response.
Proceed with caution and assess how much
assistance you might be able to provide
from your boat and within in your level of
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boat and crew at risk. In some instances, your
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Lancer. Very good condition. Call 213 706 8364

Anchor

Fortress FX-23 Anchor $150 - 310-391-6174

Sails

Hunter 460 UK
Vertical batten Selden in-mast main, like new: E=188 P=48-3 $1,500

Hunter 460 UK
Selden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18-8 P=483 $1,000

Hunter 460 UK Roller Furling

Tape drive 125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52-4
Foot= 20 $1,000

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Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker

(fits our Hunter 460) $1,000 Steve
310-528-0717 - ironville2014@gmail.com

Donate Boats

Looking for Boat Donation

Marine Mammal Research

S&K

Dive Service

The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts

valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
many benefits to donating your boat. Please email
csaylan@earthlink.net.. www.oceanconservation.org

Cash For Your Boat !

Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930

Donate Your Boat

LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your

Quality
Underwater Services
310-822-8349

w w w. s a n d k d i v e . c o m

boat or boat gear as donation to support essential

and formative youth programs, please call 310-8232040 or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com

Captain Joel Eve

Donate your boat

To SOS, a non profit organization helping and thank-

Marine Consulting Services

Since 1976

ing our past and present Veterans. Www.supportingourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884

Donate Your Boat

Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth

boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212

Get the newly

released book on the
history of
Marina del Rey!

Donate Your Boat

Bringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your

donation into tomorrows scientists and doctors. 310908-9198. www.city2sea.org

Services

Low Cost Boat Documentation

Mdrdoc@Mail.Com

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

Boating Instruction
Yacht Management
Delivery
Captains Services

(310) 210-0861

Available at the Historical Societys Gallery at

Fishermans Village, at local bookstores, or online at
www.marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org

marinaresourcecenter.com

New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water

repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

USCG Licensed 100-ton

Master Captain

Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff
323.855.0191 earthakat@msn.com. Jeffry Matzdorff.
323.855.0191

Wanted

OUTBOARD MADNESS!
Ama zing Sp eci al !

Houseboat to Rent
Mature couple looking to rent a 1 BR, 1 BA houseboat for 1-2 mo. during the winter. 856-889-3731

Boat Partner

2-20 HP - $95.00
25-50 HP - $125.00
60-140 HP - $150.00
150-300 HP - $200.00

Long-time experienced former boat owner interested

in partnership or sharing expenses 36-55 boat for
cruising and fishing. Ken 916 425-6650
kenkohl4423@gmail.com

Asphalt Landscaper
I have a section of a road that is under no trees that
I need raked for at least 3-hours every day. I dont

Spark plugs, oil filter &

shop supplies included

have a budget at this time but if you like to rake empty

streets for free then this job is for you. Please supply
youre own rake - no bamboo! Call 310-397-1887.

30 years in
Marina del Rey!

Must Call for an appointment

Sell it in

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Pick up and trailers available for a small fee

310-823-1105

12792 W. Washington B;vd

1 block east of Beethoven
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1 Day Repair Service

Sail Handling Systems

Pick Up / Delivery

Used Sails
Visit
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Monday - Friday 9-5

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Gel Coat Specialists

Custom Fabrications
Expert Color Matching
Cosmetic to Major Collisions
Custom Instrument Dashboards

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