Issue #124

June 2013
Ma r i ne r
A P u b l i c a t i o n Fo r Wh e r e L a n d E n d s
www. ma r i n e r ma g a z i n e . c o m
A Magazi ne For The Mari na del Rey Boati ng Communi ty
The
Get t i ng Ready f or Summer
Vi si t i ng t he Engi ne Room
MdR Vi si oni ng Process
Much More!
Solo Race
MdR to Hawaii
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The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
Columnist
Mookie
Contributors
Dave Kirby
Richard Schaefer
Tim Tunks
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This issue May 31 - June 28
Its no wonder why sailors
would gravitate towards
the image of a parrot.
They are vivid to the eye,
drenched in color full of
life and joy. On a whim,
they can fy on to some
other placethats better
than here. A parrot is loud,
exuberant and unafraid to
be heard. And they dont
have to search for a bathroom
to do their business but thats
not as profound as those other
things.still its nice.
For years there was a parrot, aptly
named Doc, who befriended the
folks down at the MdR fuel dock.
Apparently he few back and
forth to Venice where he visited
with his human acquaintances,
snagged a bite to eat here and
there and lived the life of a
free parrot. Along the way he
charmed many, especially the
guys working the bait tank at the
fuel dock he was a bona fde
friend.
Last month, word on the street
brought forth that Doc had been
intentionally killed by a person.
While its hard to prove theres
no forensic units working parrot
cases most close to the situation
feel strongly that someone did
the poor little guy in.
Assuming this is true please
explain what kind of a soulless
monster kills a parrot? I know
theres different opinions about
the importance allotted
to a given life. Chickens,
for instance, dont rank
too far up the chain, but
cmon a parrot? And a
well known character in
the neighborhood to boot.
If it was what folks are
asserting theres a rat in
the kitchen evil lurks.
Because Im an optimist, my
hope is that all the good-will that
little bird spread among so many
will transcend the wickedness of
one and love will conquer hate
through the spirit of a little bird
that some can say they were
lucky enough to come to know.
Important
Numbers
at a glance:
n Marina del Rey
Sheriff:
310-482-6000
n Los Angeles County
Lifeguard:
310-577-5700
n Vessel Assist:
800-399-1921
n Marine Life Rescue
800-39WHALE
FROM THE EDITOR
WHATS INSIDE
Real PaRRot Head
Coming Events 4
Of the Wire 6
Room Without a View by Tim Tunks 8
A Look Into the Engine Room
Hawaiian Solo 10
Marina del Rey to Hawaii in 21-Footers
Envisioning the Future 12
L.A. County Implements a Visioning Process
Local Currents 17
Cheapest Insurance Around
Powertails 18
Halibut Tourney
Racing 20
Gizmo of the Month - Dental Floss Boxes 22

OpenMIKE - Water Spouts 24
Classifeds 25
Thanks for
picking it up!
Sean McGinn by Pat Reynolds
Photo by Pat Reynolds
Photo supplied by Dan Bender
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68 DeFever Trawler 1986 cockpit, 4
staterooms, great livaboard/cruiser $399,000
58 Hatteras 1979 motor yacht 3 staterooms,
private use or charter up to 49 guest $289,000
49 Gulfstar Flybridge motor yacht 1983
3 cabins, spacious interior $145,000
42 Sea Ray 2001 mtor yacht, twin dsls, larg-
er saloon model, turn key - from $179,000
39 Bayliner 2000 Cummins diesels, AC
loaded 400 hours, AC only $129,000
41 Islander Freeport 1978 full keel double
cabin, needs major work $49,000 TRADE
65 McKinna 2002 pilot house,3 cabins,
loaded low hours $699,000
55 Spoiler 1990 loaded with new electronics,
just hauled, bottom painted $249,000
47 Hylas 1989 3 cabin motor yacht. Very
well maintained $149,000
42 Carver 1987 mtr yacht - clean, equipped,
2 Queen berths slip available $95,500
39 Symbol 1989 double cabin Caterpillar
diesels $85,000
36 Carver 1989 aft cab 2 state rooms, dual
controls, great for fam & livaboard $39,900
41 Hunter aft cockpit with aft cabin; have 2
-2000 an 2002, From $115,000
52 Californian cockpit MY 1990 $199,000
48 Californian 87 cockpit MY $169,000
47 Lien Hwa Mtr Yacht 1995, loaded Great
family boat or live abrd, motivated $189,000
42 Owens 1947 Classic aft cabin cockpit
restored to show condition $79,000
38 Bayliner convertible 1988 2 large
staterooms, twin diesels. Two helms $69,000
35 Luhrs Alura express sportfsher new
electronics laded w/ gear $39,000
37 Fisher Pilothouse 1975 bluewater ketch
upgraded 1991 new engine $89,000 TRADE
60 Sunseeker Renegade 1993 updated and
loaded, motivated $249,000 trades possible
50 Azimut Pilothouse 1989 3 cabins -
shows beautifully $199,000
47 Lein Hwa 1997 cummins dsls 350 hours,
shows like new - motivated seller $197000
39 Carver 1994 Cockpit mtoyacht, 2 big
cabs & full heads, clean, low hours $79,000
38 Carver 1988 motor yacht only $69,500
52 Irwin 1984 3 cabins and heads, spacious
interior. Great price $87,000
34 Cal cutter rig, 1979 MKIII diesel, wheel
loaded $22,500
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60 Hatteras cockpit motor yacht 3 cabins
low price $152,500 slip available
36 Mainship 1988 Aft Cabin. Over $40,000
spent in upgrades $49,900
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May 30 June 2
6th Annual Flying Fish Festival at
Catalina Island
Join us for the 6th Annual Flying Fish Festival,
a four day event to celebrate the return of the
incomparable Catalina Flying Fish with a
variety of family fun themed activities. Catalina
Island Chamber of Commerce. (310) 510-1520,
www.fyingfshfestival.com
June 1
Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe
Clubs Kahanamoku Klassic
Marina Outriggers annual home race draws
teams from Southern California and out of state,
flling Mothers Beach and nearby parking lots
(Palawan & Admiralty). Breakfast at 7 a.m.;
childrens (keiki) race at 8 a.m.; adults races,
raffe, silent auction, race merchandise, and
local vendors continue throughout the day. For
more information, contact Judy at (310) 339-
2928, email info@marinaoutrigger.org, or visit
www.marinaoutrigger.org.
June 1
Marina del Rey Visioning
Walking Tour
The Los Angeles County Department of
Regional Planning invites those interested in the
future of Marina del Rey to take a walking tour
of the area and give ideas on how to improve
and enhance the marina. The tour will conclude
with a group discussion at the Marina del Rey
Hotel. Refreshments will be provided. Time
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meeting area: Parking lot
5 at northwest corner of Admiralty Way & Bali
Way in Marina del Rey ($5 fee for parking). For
more info contact Gina Natoli or Kevin Finkel
at 213-974-6422 or email commstudieswest@
planning.lacounty.gov
June 4
About Boating Safely Course
Flotilla 12-42 of the United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary will be offering a four-week About
Boating Safely course. Classes will meet every
Tuesday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
at California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way
in Marina del Rey. About Boating Safely is
a concise yet comprehensive boating safety
course that covers boating basics, such as
what to do before getting underway, operating
your boat or personal watercraft safely, safety
equipment, navigating the waterways, legal
requirements, handling boating emergencies,
using your marine radio and other electronics.
Course fees are $45.00 per person or $55.00 per
couple, if paid in advance. Both options include
one textbook and one set of course materials.
See website at www.uscga1242.org/classes.html
to register. For more information please email
classes@uscga1242.org or call (424) 248-7190.
June 8
Marina Fest Celebrates National
Marina Day
Join Marina del Rey for its biggest celebration
of yachting, on-water experiences and the
marine lifestyle! On Saturday June 8, the marina
will open itself to the public for free on-water
boating skills training, yacht club open house
tours, fshing clinics, boat displays and rides,
safety demonstrations, and various sea-life
socials. Partnered with the national Welcome
to the Water annual event, the Marina will
be fooded with special cooperative booths,
surprises and activities. 10 a.m. start. Info -
(818) 731-1030
June 8 & 9
38th Annual Marina Del Rey
Halibut Derby
Marina Del Rey Anglers proudly presents the
38th Annual Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby.
Come and enjoy a fun flled weekend of fshing
while competing for big money prizes, jackpot,
and bragging rights for the year. In addition to
the general entry competition there will also
be team, womens, and kids divisions so bring
the whole family along! To receive the latest
updates on the derby please contact the derby
chairman John Szymura at johns@mdranglers.
com.
June 8
The SCUBA Show
The SCUBA Show, Americas Largest
Consumer Dive Expo, will take place June 8-9,
2013 at the Long Beach Convention Center in
Long Beach, California. It is the 26th year of
this popular event. The show will consist of
76,000 square feet of diving related exhibits
including new and revolutionary dive gear,
worldwide travel islands and destinations (many
offering show discounts), California seafood
cooking demonstrations, diving celebrities and
experts. Several exhibitors offer free drawings
for valuable prizes. Major door prize drawings
will be take place throughout the days. For
information on SCUBA Show 2013 visit the
web site www.ScubaShow.com.
June 9
25th Annual Halibut Tournament
for Kids at Catalina
Just for the Halibut, Just for the Kids! Lines in at
5am, all fsh must be weighed in by 3 p.m. Entry
fee is $60 per angler, which includes a shirt and
a luncheon buffet at Casino Dock Cafe. Sign up
sheet located at Abes Liquor Store in Avalon,
(310) 510-0656.
June 15
Free Seminar
Medical Emergencies At Sea
Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs/
California Yacht Club present Dr. Robert M
Kahn, MD. speaking on such subjects as: What
to do for a heart attack, fractures, lacerations,
abdominal emergencies, burns, head injuries,
hyperthermia, infections and bites by poisonous
sea creatures. How to put together a frst aid
kit. What immunizations and antibiotics you
need. Guests will receive a take-home kit of
reference material, checklists and step-by-step
procedures. Dont miss this exceptional free
program. Reservations are a must! Contact Pam
Spriggs: pspriggs1@verizon. California Yacht
Club - 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey
(310.) 823.4567 www.calyachtclub.com
June 22
One More Time
Wooden Hull Regatta
The event is open to all wooden hulled boats
and is presented by the Wooden Hull Yacht
Club and sponsored jointly by Del Rey Yacht
Club and Pacifc Mariners Yacht Club. It is
the only competetion run in Santa Monica
Bay exclusively for wooden hulled vessels.
Race contacts: Steve Guilford (323) 653-6797
sguil4d@pacbell.net. Andy Kopetzky (818)
324-5872 andal@dslextreme.com Chris Frost
C o m i n g E v e n t s !
Whats happening around the largest man made harbor in the U.S.?
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(626) 437-5806 mrcfrost@yahoo.com
June 29
Suddenly in Command
Boating Course
Flotilla 12-42 of the United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary will be offering a one day class to be
held from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m at California
Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way in Marina
del Rey. Suddenly in Command is designed
for those not generally at the helm but onboard
often. It will help you be prepared in case the
captain suddenly becomes incapacitated or falls
overboard. This class covers how to control
your boat and call for help, determine and
communicate your location, frst aid and use boat
repair kits etc. Also, descriptions typical boating
mishaps and how to prevent or minimize them,
basic boat handling and what equipment should
be onboard. Course fees are $35.00 per person
or $45.00 per couple, if paid in advance. Both
options include one set of course materials. See
website at www.uscga1242.org/classes.html
to register. For more information please email
classes@uscga1242.org or call (424) 248-7190.
ONGOING
Oceanography for Boaters
Check out a series of classes presented by
Oceanographer Mike Leneman about the
science of our local waters on Monday nights
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Multi Marine on 2814
Abbot Kinney Blvd. Call Mike @ 310-821-6762
for reservations or information. People can get a
series or individual lecture tickets.
Live Music - Yacht Rock!
Unkle Monkey at The Warehouse -Steve
Stafford & Casey Jones of the popular local
band Unkle Monkey will be performing
Island Music and Soft Rock at the Warehouse
Restaurant every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm
Using guitar, ukulele, congas, and steel drum,
they play music from the Caribbean, Hawaii,
and other exotic ports. Come have a Mai Tai,
watch the sunset and enjoy some great live
music, right here in the marina ! Happy Hour
4-7 pm 4499 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe
Club
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Women practice
Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and
Saturdays at 8 a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m.
Newcomers are welcome! For more information,
contact Steve at (310) 997-2313 or Cal at (310)
902-8096; email info@marinaoutrigger.org, or
visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht
Club Open House Activities
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing, and fun on Friday evenings and
Sunday afternoons. Friday evenings start with
cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and music at
7:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling
(310) 827-7692 or emailing reservations@
smwyc.org. Our Sunday afternoon BBQs are
the perfect place after a Sunday sail or just to
wind down from the weekend. Live jazz and
blues bands start at 4pm. Our Club is located
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA
90292. Please visit our website: www.smwyc.
org for activity and membership details, racing
and sailing events, menus, directions and more.
Marina Venice Yacht Club
Social Sundays
Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for our
Social Sunday Open House from 4:00 PM to
7:00 PM. Food items are provided at a moderate
price. MVYC is located in the Marina City Club
West tower at 4333 Admiralty Way. Whether you
own a boat, are looking to buy one, or just want
to be around other water loving people MVYC
welcomes all who share in the Corinthian Spirit.
Follow the signs up the stairs or elevator to the
Club House on G2. For more information call
(310) 853-0428, visit our website www.mvyc.
org, or contact membership@mvyc.org. .
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
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 on
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on 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
may attend two meetings free. No prior sailing
experience necessary. Married people welcome!
For more info call (310) 226-8000 or visit our
website at www.marinasundaysailors.com
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
Single Mariners of MDR meet at 7 p.m. on the
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Pacifc
Mariners Yacht Club, 13915 Panay Way, Marina
del Rey, CA. At the meeting, Single Adults meet
other Single Adults to setup upcoming Weekend
Day Sails. There is a small charge for a light
meal during the meeting, however, there is a
courtesy discount if you RSVP for dinner at rick.
beauchemin@sbcglobal.net or leave a message
at (310) 990-5541 by the Wednesday prior to the
Thursday meeting.
To list a coming event, email
editor@marinermagazine.com
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Saturday June 22nd will mark the 38th Annual
One More Time Regatta.
The event is open to all wooden hulled boats
and is presented by the Wooden Hull Yacht
Club and sponsored jointly by Del Rey Yacht
Club and Pacifc Mariners Yacht Club. It is
the only competition run in Santa Monica Bay
exclusively for wooden hulled vessels.
The original regatta was called the Bicentennial
Regatta, featured no wind and lead to One
More Time! by its founder, Kathy Hellman.
The frst offcial One More Time! was sailed
two months after the original Bicentennial
Regatta and was practically blown off the
water. Keel boats surfed. Waves were so high
that offcials on the committee boat couldnt
see some of the fnishers when in a trough.
One competitor cresting a wave took out all the
windows on one side of the committee boat.
The race has seen its share of famous
participants - the most famous perhaps was
Santana, Humphrey Bogarts 55 foot Sparkman
and Stephens schooner who won her class
in 2005. Other notables included S & S yawl
Baruna, Circe (now Niuhi), Lady Gwendolyn, a
1916 Sea Bird yawl, and Byron Chamberlains
exquisite Rose of Sharon.
The race is an equal opportunity to win regatta
as split rigs have won as many overall trophies as
sloops. Split rigs won overall awards in 2002,
2007 and 2008, the latter two having been won
by Patience, a 36 ft Herreshoff ketch.
Ever since the frst event, skippers have
complained that there is not enough or too
much wind. Occasionally there has been just
enough to carry the boats to the fnish.
The latest races have added a shortened course
that came in handy in 2008 due to Santa Anas,
massive wind gusts and sideways rain.
After the race , trophy presentations and a
post-race party will be held at Del Rey Yacht
Club.
Race contacts: Steve Guilford (323) 653-6797
sguil4d@pacbell.net
Andy Kopetzky (818) 324-5872
andal@dslextreme.com
Chris Frost (626) 437-5806
mrcfrost@yahoo.com
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After the tragic death of Andrew Bart Simpson
on the Americas Cup Artemis team, Cup
organizers have implemented safety features
going forward.
According to Americas Cup offcials, structural
reviews of AC72 boats and wings, a 10-knot
lower wind limit (23 knots maximum) and
enhanced sailor safety equipment are among
the 37 recommendations issued to increase
safety during the Summer of Racing at the 2013
Americas Cup. Many of the recommendations
are intended to increase the personal safety
of the sailors and include buoyancy aids,
body armor, crew locator devices, hands-free
breathing apparatus and high visibility helmets.
Other recommendations are specifc to the
AC72 yachts, additional support equipment and
race management.
Producing and implementing the safety plan
is within the scope of the Americas Cup, as
the sponsoring organization for this summers
racing, said Stephen Barclay, the CEO of the
Americas Cup. This Americas Cup safety
plan is a necessary component of the permit
application submitted to the Coast Guard for
their consideration.
The Regatta Director will now form a number
of task forces to bring in experts to defne
additional technical recommendations for
specifc safety items such as protective gear
for sailors. Since its frst meeting on May 16,
the Review Committee has interviewed 25
team members including team heads, skippers,
designers, engineers, sailors and support boat
operators.
All four competing Americas Cup teams have
cooperated in an open, helpful and constructive
way, Murray said, and the Review Committee
noted there is a clear desire on the part of the
teams to ensure the safety of the Americas Cup
as much as possible.
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any lessons come with
a price. My tuition
mushroomed exponentially
when I was motor-
sailing in a light morning
offshore breeze South out
of Banderas Bay 23 years ago single handing
toward Zihuatanejo. Returning to the cockpit
with a fresh cup of coffee I was alarmed to hear
the engine oil pressure signal buzzing away and
dove for the shut down control. As it turned
out I was too late! The ancient hose that went
from the engine block to the oil pressure sender,
a hose that was well hidden under the exhaust
manifold, had failed spraying much of the 21
hp diesels oil supply around the engine room,
destroying the oil pump and scoring the pistons
in the short time it took for me to hear the alarm
and shut things down.
I turned 180 degrees, rolled out the jib, and
began sailing toward Neuvo Vallarta, a marina
where I knew I could fnd a slip and sail into
it with my now engineless 37 sloop. And thus
began my transition from a regular racing sailor
who occasionally glanced with disdain at the
rusting mass in the bowels of the boat that I
mostly used just to get out to the starting line.
I became a cruising sailor with a most intimate
relationship to the power plant that supplied
water and electricity in addition to propulsion.
After much adventure pulling the engine out of
the boat, getting it into the Jeep (supplied as my
reward for attending a time share presentation),
delivering it to the machine shop, and getting it
back into the boat three weeks later, my diesel
relationship was on an intimate new level. I
had learned to understand her needs, value her
contribution, and monitor her welfare as never
before - kind of like marriage.
One addition I made was a set of duplicate
controls just inside the engine room door, which
permitted me to look inside and check things out
before I fred up my beloved companion to make
sure all was well with her. As the compression
release was close at hand, I could give her a few
free revolutions to distribute her lubricating
fuids before fring her off and watch her run
for a bit to make sure belts, pumps, and hoses
all were in good order. This was my universal
starting procedure except in the rare cases where
I had to remain at the helm.
A few years later this procedure enabled me to
spot a failing motor mount before any damage
occurred. The knowledge and confdence I
gained from the previous engine removal and
installation permitted me to install a new mount
and realign the engine while anchored in the
pleasant bay of Ensenada Grande.
Down the road a few more years, the
transmission self destructed while motorsailing
from San Carlos toward Puerta Vallarta. As the
winds were light and nearly dead aft, I changed
course to La Paz so I could beam reach under
spinnaker and eventually sail into a Marina
de La Paz slip directly in front of the Dock
Restaurant windows. With my newly acquired
skills I was now well equipped to once again
yank out the little diesel and wheel it up the dock
ramp, however this time there was a much larger
audience. As a well known voice on the radio
networks, I felt obligated to share my situation
and then to proudly proclaim that I could pull
my engine off its mounts and get it onto the
dock in less than an hour if one good soul would
volunteer to help me. My old friend Mort, the
restaurants owner, saw an opportunity to get
some extra business and offered to sell half price
beers from an hour after I started work until the
engine was on the dock cart.
Many volunteer helpers presented themselves,
each with a few suggestions about how the job
could be accomplished most effciently - all of
whom were thanked for their offers, but rejected
in favor of a large freman down visiting his
parents. He was strong, intelligent, open minded,
and had no suggestions whatsoever - the perfect
helper!
The next day, Mort had a large morning bunch
of beer drinkers watching disappointedly as
the stopwatch read less than 45 minutes when
the boom swung over and we lowered the now
familiar little power plant into the cart.
Now I am not suggesting that you need to feld
strip your engine and perform heroic repairs
under iffy conditions, but I am suggesting that
you do get more closely acquainted. Buy an
hour or two from one of the areas accomplished
marine engine mechanics and have him (or
her) take you through oil and flter changes,
bleeding the fuel system, checking pump
impellers, squeezing hoses, and all the basic
sensible periodic checks. This is a good time
to put your spare raw water impeller in service
and save what you replaced for an emergency
spare - a practice that insures you have both a
spare that fts and the knowledge and tools to
replace it yourself. You may fnd a time when
you must rely on yourself, and you might fnd
this newfound friendship will save you from
some serious problem in the future.
And even if you never have to use the skills
you gain, you may at least enjoy your life a bit
more having the confdence you understand her
moods and malfunctions.
This story is excerpted from Tims soon to be
published book: The Best Gift Ever: for Sailors
available at Amazon Books in July.
Visit www.thebestgiftever.info for a preview and
more interesting stuff.
A Ro o m Wi t h o u t a Vi e w
A peek into the vessels engine room and the rusting mass in the bowels of the boat
By Tim Tunks
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n July 8, about 60 boats will sail
the 2,225-mile journey from Los
Angeles to Hawaii in the 47
th

Transpac. Its a race steeped in deep
tradition. To complete a Transpac is
a notch on the belt, a feather in the cap, one less
entry on the bucket list. Crossing the Pacifc under
sail is indeed an achievement.
Here in Marina del Rey, theres a half dozen
sailors who wont be doing the storied Transpac,
but something some say is even more unique and
challenging. On June 6, six men are planning
to leave the shores of Marina del Rey each in a
21-foot mini-transat boat bound for the island of
Hawaii in the 2013 Mini 650 Pacifc Challenge.
The race is generating quite a bit of buzz around
the sailing world as it is the frst ocean crossing
race for the minis in the United States. The Mini
Transat, a contest of (usually) 80-minis that runs
from France to Brazil, is the template for this event. The Mini Transat has been sailed by some of the most notable and reputable offshore sailors the
world has to offer. Heavyweights like Dame Ellen MacArthur, Sam Davies and Michel Desjoyeaux have all cut their teeth in the small rugged offshore
boat.
To the casual observer, the boats are seemingly undersized for such a trip but the truth is they are built specifcally for this type of work. They are tough,
offshore-ready little brutes that will hammer like a pile driver upwind then, off the wind, theyll power up and get 16-knots surfng downhill with the
kite up. When the weather comes up, minis hit their stride.
To sail single-handed on a 21-foot boat across the ocean - the race is nothing but challenging, said race organizer and Pogo2 builder Nik Vale. But
theyre arent too many fnish lines nicer than Hawaii.
Vale and his partner Jerome Sammarcelli, who will compete in the contest on a mini their company Open Sailing built, are hoping the race calls attention
to the class and a form of racing that they see as completely absorbing. Its essentially one design racing (box rule), which sailors enjoy but the solo
aspect combined with an open ocean racetrack on a particularly unique boat is a compelling blend. Its adventure based racing where individuals square
off against each other while battling sleep deprivation, extended solitude and unknown weather and sea conditions.
Sammarcelli completed a solo voyage from San Francisco to Hawaii last summer and is thus, the favorite in this race. While some of the others have
offshore experience, no others have made the trip alone in a mini. Although Vale explains that a trans-pacifc crossing is a much more manageable
adventure compared to more demanding events like Fastnet or the Sydney Hobart Race, he acknowledges that the racers are in for a life changing
experience.
He explains that the voyage to the islands is a blue-water downwind sail, that is less trying by comparison, but he stressed that the feet will experience,
one of the most challenging things theyll ever do on a sailboat.
Currently the feet is busy accruing qualifying miles. Each racer has to sail at least 400-miles non-stop solo to be eligible for the trip. A few of the boats
are brand new and need to be shaken down a few of the skippers are also new to this type of racing and also need to be shaken down.
Vale and Sammarcelli feel confdent that by race day, the feet will be up for the trial at hand. They recently completed a Mini Boot Camp where experts
spoke, emergency situations were addressed, coaches ran racers through the paces and the feet was generally immersed in the task at hand.
If the weather is typical, its believed the feet should arrive in 10-14 days. The last stretch is the infamous Molokai Channel that is sure to inject them
all with one more zap of adrenaline before hot showers and Mai Tais.
The Mini 650 Pacifc Challenge will have an update show broadcast on their website every other day that will include sat-phone updates from the racers
during the race. There is also a Virtual Regatta being offered which is an online sailing simulator that allows users to steer a virtual sailboat, manage
sails, and plot their own course to Hawaii. Users are not only sailing against all the virtual sailors but also competing against the actual sailors sailing
singlehanded to Hawaii.
For more info go to www.mini650pacifcchallenge.com
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The interior of the 21-foot Pogo2
Photo Pat Reynolds
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Envisioning the Future
o the rhythmic beat of pile drivers pounding pile-ons deep into
the bottom of the harbor, the MdR redevelopment marches on.
Anchorages are getting makeovers, old apartment buildings
modernized and new projects are either about to begin or
are still in the phase of consideration and/or contemplation.
Through it all, the community tries to fnd their way. Some members are
vigilant, (sometimes angry) activists driven to direct change towards
a path that keeps with the original tenets of what Marina del Rey was
meant to be an affordable accessible, beautiful place for recreational
boating to prosper. Others feel the priority is seeing this harbor become
a better, safer and more modern marina, even if that means a shift in
philosophy. Still others choose to cross their fngers and let fate have
her way.
For all of these people, the Los Angeles County Department of Regional
Planning has rolled out a program called Marina del Rey Visioning
that they hope will allow the community an opportunity to be part of
the inevitable change the marina will undergo. While their frst public
meeting to announce the concept, held at the Marina del Rey Hotel in late
April, degenerated into a line of community members complaining about
various issues, they are hopeful future gatherings will be more positive
and productive.
At the meeting, Gina Natoli from the Department of Regional Planning
explained that the visioning process is the third part of a three-step
approach known as the roadmap that the county began back in 2009.
Natoli said this process will lead to updates in the LCP [Local Coastal
Plan] through direct interaction with the community.
We want to hear from as many people as possible through a variety of
outreach efforts, said Natoli. We dont want to rush it we want to be
able to take the time, be able to hear you reach out to everyone that we
can, as much as we can, to get as much input as we can.
She continued: This visioning process is a way for us to fgure out how
we can make the marina a better place.
Members of the community lined up to criticize present and projected
congestion, L.A. County greed and the fear that boating is taking a
backseat to other interests as this redevelopment goes forward. Many
groaned and heckled when Natoli confessed that some projects are in the
pike and could not be altered.
The visioning process will be in effect through September of this year
with the next element being a walking tour of Marina del Rey on June 1.
Participants are encouraged to walk the grounds and then discuss ideas on
how to improve and enhance MdR. There will also be listening sessions
and focus groups but no concrete dates have been solidifed.
Another promising announcement made was that of an attempt at
broadening the manner in which the public and government can
communicate. Esmeralda Garcia told the audience about the website
(http://planning.lacounty.gov/marina), a twitter handle (@LACDRP) and
something called MindMixer as a multi-pronged approach to keeping
the public up to speed. MindMixer addresses a longtime complaint the
community has had with not being able to participate in meetings due to
scheduling conficts, transportation issues etc. It is an interactive website
that is supposed to greatly aid in gathering input and help people stay in
the process.
We want to use this as an input tool, said Garcia. We will have questions,
polling and idea sharing that will feed into the process.
Garcia said this will be a useful tool for those who perhaps cant attend a
workshop or for those who have ideas about subjects that were discussed
at a given event. Ominously, MindMixer is still not live 30-days after the
announcement at the meeting.
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The other day my slip neighbor asked, Whatcha
up to? I explained that I was changing the
engine oil and flter.
How often do you change it? He asked,
rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
After 60 hours or every 3 months - whichever
is shorter.
Thats pretty often.
I responded, Hey, its cheap insurance.
It occurs to me that there are several areas on a
boat where that adage applies, and ten times that
many applications in life. But, well just stick
with the boat angle - buy me a drink and well
talk about the rest.
The Care and Feeding of Your Diesel.
I would guess that an oil and flter change is a
royal pain in the transom on about 75% of boats.
It seems like most marine engine designers,
before 1990, toiled arduously to ensure that
the oil that came in the engine from the dealer
stayed in the crankcase for eternity, and that
getting the flter off would require an orangutan
armed with a sledgehammer. And, how about
the rocket scientist who thought it a brilliant and
innovative idea to use the straw-like aperture of
the dipstick tube to suck out the old oil at a rate
of one ounce per minute? Or, the drooling idiot
who positioned the oil pump housing so that
when the flter is unscrewed it pours its contents
into the engine bed or bilge?
Now honestly, dont you think such Dark Age
engineering deserving of, at the least, a short
session on a medieval bed of nails or the rack? If
your vessel is equipped with one of these archaic
engines - from the dawn of metallurgy - then
either modify your system to make the pumping
out of the dirty oil easier or else hire it done.
Go online for retroft ideas and solutions that
should have been incorporated at the designs
inception.
Oil is the blood of life for your engine. It just
makes good sense to change it, and the flter,
often - using a high quality (the consensus is
that synthetics are best) oil. If your engine is
wheezing and a little long in the tooth, consider
an oil additive or going with a heavier weight
oil.
Remember to warm the engine up before
changing the oil, and use plenty of oil diapers to
soak up the almost inevitable mess - you dont
want a hefty fne for creating a sheen on the
water.
Also, while your body is Kama Sutrically
wedged in, entwined with, or contorted around
your engine, you may want to use the painful
opportunity to check your transmission oil as
well. In order to minimize the scrapes, cuts,
contusions, burns, gouges and cramps its good
to have an assistant standing by to hand you
things like tools, fashlights, rags and bandages
- eliminating the need for you to repeatedly
extricate yourself from your cast iron mistress.
Further, your ideal assistant should be immune
to gaping butt-crack shock and indifferent to
explosive, staccato streams of nearly incoherent
cussing. Note, wives and girlfriends seldom
work out well in this capacity.
After youve disengaged yourself from the
engines death grip, be sure to spend a few
minutes checking the belts and hoses as well.
Look for black dust around the belts and pulleys,
and coolant or lubricant leaks on and under the
engine.
Remember to change the air and fuel flter once
a year, perhaps at the same time you fush and
drain your heat exchanger, check the impeller
on the raw water pump and clean the raw water
strainer. If you have an inspection window on
your timing belt cover, it might be a good time
to pop that open and check for cracks and wear.
If the timing belt is bad it is usually best to call
a professional - things can turn ugly real fast if a
novice attempts to change it.
Also, keep in mind that fuel is as important
as oil. The EPA has put more restrictions on
sulphur and other lubricants in diesel fuel in
recent years. However, fewer lubricants means
more repairs and a shorter life for your engine
- unless you go to the trouble and expense of
replacing them with additives.
There are many websites that rate both fuel
and oil additives for diesel engines. I note that
many diesel owners mix (used) crankcase oil
with diesel fuel in an effort to improve lubricity
- though it seems to me, that putting dirty oil
back into an engines combustion chamber is
probably not the best idea. I also note that engine
oils are formulated not to burn, and so, I suspect
the residue may play havoc with injectors and
valves.
After reading some of the tests and studies, I was
surprised to fnd that goodol two stroke oil was
better than most of the additives for enhancing
diesel fuel lubricity, extending engine life and
performance.
Also, remember to check your battery terminals/
connections and fuid levels in unsealed
batteries.
Finally, when the ordeal is complete, remember
to fre up the engine and check for leaks.
Heres an old sailors tip. When running your
diesel for extended periods, its a good idea to
open the engine cowl or engine compartment
door every hour or so and look, listen and smell
for anything out of the ordinary. Get to know
your engines personality and unique rhythms;
and watch the gauges when underway. When in
doubt - shut down - and suss it out.
Sails and Rigging.
Check and wash your sails at the beginning of
each season. While doing so, inspect them for
bad seams, wear and tear - paying particular
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MARINA DEL REY CA - It is time to sign up to fsh and win! Anglers
across Southern California are getting ready for the 38th Annual Marina
Del Rey Halibut Derby scheduled for June 8 and 9. It is expected to be a fun
flled weekend of fshing while competing for big money, prizes, jackpot,
and bragging rights for the year.
The top ten anglers this year will walk away with some cool and valuable
stuff. The top prize is a four-day lodging, three-day fshing package
including a $500 travel voucher to Sitka Point Lodge in Alaska to battle
some BIG Halibut. Make sure to enter the jackpot as well for a chance at an
additional $2,000 (based on 200 entrants) to go with the vacation.
All entrants will receive a limited edition T-shirt and a delicious BBQ
dinner from Outback Catering at the awards banquet. In addition to the
general entry competition there will also be a team, womens, and childrens
division with prizes for the top three anglers in each category.
Didnt place? Dont worry! If you liked last years raffe you will love
this years. Thanks to many generous sponsors there will be thousands of
dollars in rods, reels, trips, apparel, and other items that will be raffed off.
So regardless of how the fshing goes, all entrants can still make out like
a bandit.
Last years anglers were treated to great weather, good food, and best of
all... good fshing! Over 60 fsh were weighed in and 25 of them were over
20 pounds with the winner being a whopping 40-pound halibut caught by
local angler Daniel Ahman. Thanks to a 20% weight bonus for a verifed released fsh, Daniel was able to cash in on a trip to the East Cape courtesy of
Van Wormer Resorts and a hefty cash jackpot.
While all the prizes offered are great, its also good to keep in mind that this is a charity fshing event and funds two great causes. The money raised by
the Halibut Derby goes towards funding MDR Youth Fishing Program and the white seabass pens in MdR.
Every year Marina Del Rey Anglers takes over 500 at-risk and/or disabled youth on fshing trips. And through the white seabass replenishing effort
the organization has seen over 100,000 juvenile white seabass released. Without the large number of anglers participating, they would not be able to
continue with these two programs that give back so much to the community.
Conservation is a cornerstone of the Marina Del Rey Anglers efforts. Working hand in hand with groups like Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation
and Hubbs SeaWorld on scientifc and sustainable ocean efforts. MDRA wants to minimize the impact of the derby to our local Halibut fshery. The
derby is doing this by continuing with the multi species format, weight bonus for verifed release of live fsh, and an event date outside of prime breeding
months. With the multi species format, the heaviest white seabass, bag of fve calico bass, or bag of fve rockfsh could win over a halibut. This years
weight bonus is being increased from 20% to 25% for live fsh released at the dock by Mike Shane of Hubbs SeaWorld. See the rules page at www.
halibutderby.com for full details.
Sign up on the web or sign up in person June 5, 6, and 7 at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey. Hours of the park sign-ups are from 3 p.m. to 9
p.m.
Large crowds are expected at the last minute sign ups on Thursday June 6th when the free Halibut Fishing Seminar takes place at 7:30 p.m., which is
also at the Burton Chase Park community room. A professional fshing guide and captain will be giving expert tips to all the anglers.
Article supplied by Marina del Rey Anglers. For more information contact: John Szymura, Halibut Derby Chairman (424) 229-1890.
P o w e r t a i l s
Halibut Derby Time!
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Captain David Kirby
Thesepastfewmonthshavebeen
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andnosquidtospeakof.Atone
pointtheyhavehugesardines,which
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bags.
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Watersarewarmingandtheseasare
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limits - the bait seams to be on both
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TheHealtheBayreportcameinand
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On a gorgeous spring day, this past month, some high profle sleds hit the bay to race in the Cal Cup. Although there werent as many 70-foot beauties
in this gathering of the west coast sleds as has been seen in recent years the absence of the famous Ragtime was a particular disappointment it was
still a highly competitive and exciting competition. Taxi Dancer, Akela, Grand Illusion, Pyewacket and Chris Slagermans new Maverick were all on
hand and these king-sized crews came to race.
After beating, tight reaching, broad reaching and running around the Santa Monica Bay for more than four and a half hours, the top three WC70s [West
Coast 70s] fnished within 14-seconds of each other, said California Yacht Clubs Tom Leweck of the high level competition after the frst day.
Three seconds that was the difference between engraving Pyewacket on the California Cup trophy or Taxi Dancer, Leweck said. But when Roy
P. Disneys Pyewacket corrected out three seconds ahead of the defending champion Taxi Dancer in the fnal race, that threw the two boats into a tie.
Pyewacket, sailing for CYC, won the tie-breaker and the 2013 California Cup.
While the Cal Cup is ordinarily just the big boats, this year marks a change. In addition to the 70-foot heavyweights, the very competitive Farr 40 class
shared the racecourse as well. Like the sleds, it was anyones race until the end.
Five boats were in serious contention going into the ffth and fnal buoy race, Leweck reported. But Jeff Shew and Bill Durant sailing Viva la Vida
from Long Beach YC edged out Steve Murphys JoAnn for a top spot on the podium.
For complete results, visit www.calyachtclub.com.
Pictured: Chis Slagermans Maverick turns the corner frst ahead of winning boat Pyewacket in this years Cal Cup. Photo Pat Reynolds.
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attention to areas of stress and chafe. Take your
sails and covers to a sailmaker for repairs, tell-
tail replacement and chafe guard. Remember
what I always say, A stitch in time will save
you more than a dime. Dont email me - I know
its corny.
Look over your running rigging for frays, worn
areas and end for end when possible. Soak stiff
sheets, halyards and lines overnight in a tub
flled with fresh water and a quart of vinegar.
Remember to give your rock-rigid dock lines
a bath as well. Replace all questionable lines.
Check lifelines and stanchions, lubricate
turnbuckles and boarding gate hooks/shackles/
latches.
Depending on how hard you use your boat,
have the standing rigging inspected by a trusted
rigger every year or so. While theyre up the
stick they can lube the halyard sheaves, check
swages, stays and shrouds, lube roller-furler
bearings, adjust wind-points, replace spreader
boots/tape, clean coax connections and replace
steaming, deck and running lights as required.
On their way down, have them do a quick wipe
down of the mast and clean and lube the track.
Spring a few more bucks and have your rig
tuned as well - if possible ask them to lube the
furling drum. If youre really feeling fush with
dough have them repack your winches and call
it a day.
Safety Equipment
a) Check your M.O.B. throwable and life
jackets for serviceability.
b) Take your fre extinguishers from their
mounts, turn them upside down and give
them a good whack or two - helps to keep the
powder from solidifying. Be sure the gauges
are in the green.
c) Check your fares - replace if expired.
d) Replace batteries in Co2 and smoke
detectors.
e) Clean flters and run bilge pumps. While your
head is in the bilge, it might be a good time
to check and operate your thru-hull valves
and hoses.
f) Soap up propane connections.
g) Check and rinse your ground tackle. Be
sure shackles are moused and the bitter-end
secured. If you have a windless, clean and
lubricate.
h) Check your running lights.
i) Clean and check your dinghy. Offshore, it can
save your life in a tight spot.
j) If you sail offshore have a ditch bag and
check it before the season.
k) Check the operation of your electronics -
especially the batteries in handheld VHFs.
Your Seamanship
Polish and hone your skills, and those of your
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vessels and written for boating publications.
He can be reached for questions or comments
at (310) 460-8946 or e-mail at, littlebighorn@
dishmail.net.
L o c a l C u r r e n t s
Continued from page 17
2013 The Mariner - Issue 124 23
Gizmo of the Month
eaching out for alternative ways of thinking is a proper activity for a curious mind,
and you readers of this quirky column must certainly be curious types.
Theres always something to learn from a stop by Stan Harris Rigging Shop, and this time
was no different. As you see in the drawing, there were two dental foss containers looking a
bit too smudged up to hold anything youd want in your mouth. What use could these grubby
things have in a riggers gear bag?
One is for cutting wax to lubricate drills and taps while the other if for grease to keep parts
slippery and sometimes to stick small things in place for assembly, was Stans answer.
Plastic containers made for 35 mm flm were ubiquitous back when photographs were shot
on flm, so their tight caps made them the traditional storage container of choice for any items or material needed in small quantity. Indeed that is how
I still store some stuff.
But these containers have one design feature that is most bothersome when your place of work is up a mast or in some other awkward location.
Squeezing the container can pop the unattached lid off, and that squeeze can happen as easily in your pocket or tool bag as anywhere else. And how
awkward a separate top is to manage when its enough just holding on for yourself!
Stans grubby dental foss containers gave me another one of those forehead thumping moments of recognition. A better solution, in this case these
compact little containers with attached lids openable with the fick of a thumb a gizmo thats right before our eyes all the time. All you need do is be
alert and have an open mind. And its also not a bad reason to foss your teeth!
Dont forget to foss!
By Tim Tunks
Illustration Tim Tunks
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What causes water spouts and what should
I do if I see one?
A: Water spouts are caused by tornado type
air fow occurring on the water. Because the
center of a tornado is very low pressure, as
the tornado travels over the water, it often
sucks up water. Though waterspouts are
not usually as strong as tornadoes over land,
they can certainly be dangerous to boats on
the water. A few years ago one fipped two
boats in Huntington Harbor.
As with tornadoes, these vertical columns of
spinning air are caused initially by shearing
air fows. As the air starts spinning faster
and faster around a small low-pressure cell
the air is slung outward by centrifugal
effect, producing a greater low pressure in
the middle, thereby increasing the speed of
the wind.
The general movement of a water spout, like
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